Freedom and liberty are volatile, emotional concepts in American society, especially since our political liberties have been purchased and maintained through the sacrifice of many lives. When the thirteen original British colonies decided to take those first precarious steps of …
One of the most intense experiences many men have faced in their lives is the heart-pounding firestorm of combat. Engaging the enemy on the field of battle has been occasionally required throughout the history of our nation, yet every encounter, …
There is nothing more intriguing than the working of a well oiled machine – whether you are amazed at the latest technological innovation or just love the sound of a finely-tuned muscle car. I remember our son, Christopher, when he …
Growing up in the “cold war” era of our nation’s history, one response I remember was the trend of families building bomb shelters in their basements or backyards. We used to undergo nuclear attack drills at school where we were …
My father served 20 years in the United States Air Force, joining at the age of 18 and working in the Strategic Air Command on B-52 bombers for his entire career. As I grew up on various bases following dad …
Looking back over my rather ordinary life I have noticed a consistent pattern when it came to building new relationships. As Joyce and I eagerly anticipated the addition of a new baby to our married life, we also were faced …
One of my less than pleasant memories comes from the spring of my sixth grade year in school. Our teachers had organized the boys from the different classes into teams to play a game of flag football during the lunch …
There are times when it seems that the life of most people is considered to be cheap when we hear reports of terrorists, or suicide bombers, or religious persecution, or ethnic cleansing, or abortion. The taking of life through these …
Do we live our lives according to our agenda, or according to a plan? From the moment we take our first breath it seems we possess an instinctive understanding that we are alive for a reason and that our life …
One of the sarcastic comments I often hear at work comes as a response to the over-asked question of “How’s it going?” The response? “I’m living the dream.” Of course the tone of voice and inflection clearly communicate that the …