Sword Swinging I respect the fact that you are entitled to your own opinion. It doesn’t make what you believe factually correct, but it is yours. What I’ve struggled with over these last months are the broad-brush comments of condemnation because of your espoused opinion. My issue with your sword of condemnation is when it swings beyond support of a position or person and slashes people you consider friends. Why can’t you just state your position and why it is that you’ve mad

Can You? Will You? You Can. You Will. I get fired up when imagining a band of Christian warriors standing across the battlefield from a legion of superior force. Seemingly out armed, under equipped and untrained men, there because each was led by one common belief. Then Joshua, humbly walking back and forth, looking each man in the eye, and reminding him of God’s assurance to deliver the promised land. Rak Chazak Amats is an ancient Hebrew war cry that inspires the faithful t

When I was a kid with six siblings, I loved to fight, mock and tease all of them no matter how much older some were. My goal was to torment them until they attacked. I didn’t care about the outcome, but I did care about the battle. My mother warned me against making ugly faces at them and said one day that ugly face would stick. Although she didn’t realize it, she was right on the mark about violating God’s law of judgments. The ugly nature we show others is what we will be s

Years ago I’d stepped away from martial arts, but wanted to return. I’d lost the physical conditioning that came with fighting. I kept telling myself that once I got back into shape, I’d return. Well, the only way to get into karate shape, was through karate. I was looking for another path instead of committing to what brought me the fitness and the ability. We do this with God all the time. Making vows like “I’ll go back to church after I stop drinking,” or “Once my divorce 

Please Help Lift These Officers Up: Writers – I’ve never hesitated or asked for anything in return for helping you out with questions or explanations about police work, or any topic you may have needed to make sure your novels are amazing. Now, I am asking you to help a dear friend and fellow officer as Courtney fights for her life. Readers & Friends – In the same respect, I’ve only, always been completely open with you, and enjoy the connections. If you know anything about m