No one knows for sure what plant gave Jonah shade. We do know that Jonah received comfort from the plant mentioned in the 4th chapter of Jonah. He had taken comfort from little else. He fled from the assignment given to him by God, got swallowed by a big fish, and was vomited out to …
This photograph of an early 3rd century CE Roman painting of Esther and Mordechai from the Dura-Europos synagogue in Syria portrays a famous Jewish story. This story is in the Bible in the book of Esther. There is a well-known phrase in Esther 4:14 that is repeated often, “For if you remain silent at this …
The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.
Duty is ours Results are God’s. John Quincy Adams passed the torch to Abraham Lincoln. Just as Elijah passed his torch to Elisha
it is time to stand up and tell the federal government; they no longer have our consent. Speak truth to power. Don’t be a trembling spaniel.
Reining in Identity Politics is necessary for the survival of America because the line of good and evil cuts through the heart of every human
What if the Democrats don’t come back to Texas? They don’t have a majority, but under present law, the minority holds the majority hostage.
Live truly, and your life shall be a great and noble creed.
Benjamin Franklin wrote, “Tart words make no friends; a spoonful of honey will catch more flies than a gallon of vinegar.” These are great words to consider when communicating with elected officials. Always remember to use a little honey and shelve the vinegar. No one likes to get a stern lecture, even when it is …
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If you think the country is in trouble, then be a nail. You may think you can’t do much. Maybe you can do much more than you realize. Consider the wise writings of Benjamin Franklin and many others who have penned variations of an old proverb. A proverb found from writings as far back as …