History
Little-known stories from history which entertain, educate, and inspire. Sources cited.
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5 Key Things About Super Bowl Your Family Should Know
You may know the time, the place, and which two teams are playing in the next Super Bowl. But here is a list of 5 key things about the Super Bowl your family should know, but may not. Some are fun facts but most address important issues. Resources and ideas are included.
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Trusting God with Our Unattainable Goals
We usually set attainable goals. Can we trust God with our humanly impossible, unattainable goals? Learn from people who did.
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POW/MIA Day & Former POW, Louis Zamperini
In recognition of POW/MIA Day, I want to share with you a little about our POWs, especially former WWII POW, Louis Zamperini.
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Remember the “Let’s Roll” Attitude of 9/11
Our two oldest children were nine and seven years old on September 11, 2001. They remember. But, our youngest child wasn’t born yet. I want him to know about the “let’s roll” attitude of Todd Beamer and that of so many other people on 9/11 and the days following. Let’s remember to tell the next generation those stories. The History Channel produced a documentary, The Days That Shaped America: September 11th presenting personal accounts of that horrific day. We hear from an employee at the World Trade Center, a staff member of the Pentagon, and the 911 operator who took the call from Todd Beamer and who heard his rally…
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Thoughts on Veterans Day by Veteran’s Wife, Carrie Daws
Today, I’m delighted to introduce to you, Carrie Daws. She’s the wife of a military veteran and a mother of three teens. An award-winning author of eleven books, you’ll find words to encourage and equip via her speaking, her writing, and on Carrie’s wonderful blog. She kindly accepted my request to guest post here for Veterans Day. In addition, Carrie is giving away an enormously generous gift. One reader will win five copies of The Warrior’s Bride: Biblical Strategies to Help the Military Spouse Thrive to distribute however they wish. More details about that later. For now, enjoy reading Carrie’s thoughts on Veterans Day. Thoughts on Veteran Day by…
