The phrase “shot yourself in the foot” has been in circulation in military circles for 100 years. No one knows exactly where this idiom originated. Many believe that it comes from World War I. Many ...  Read More

It is not unusual to see a grown man or woman sliding down the bunny slopes at a ski resort. In fact, the first time a person learns to ski or snowboard, it’s almost always on these slow, gentle slope...  Read More

I believe every Christian should have a couple of friendships with people who are not believers in Jesus Christ. These friendships are what I call gospel friendships....  Read More

Guys view romance much differently than women. To some women, romance equals a bouquet of roses. To others, it’s a quiet evening together. Maybe you’re a lady who appreciates your husband doing the ch...  Read More

Don’t get me wrong; I’m not against taking good care of your body. In fact, it’s a biblical idea that we should be a good manager of the physical body which God has given us. 1 Corinthians 9:26-27 ass...  Read More

When I was about 12 years old, I got a job working for my neighbor who owned some rental properties. I didn’t realize it at that age, but I’m pretty sure this man broke all child labor laws with me. I...  Read More

It’s amazing how the first snowfall in winter turns everyone into a kid again. Do you remember looking out the classroom windows at school when snowflakes began to fall? I bet you couldn’t wait for...  Read More

If you were going to build the perfect city, where would you start? If you were trying to build a city that is sustainable forever, what would you build? Few people ever ask these kinds of questions....  Read More

Every Infantry Sergeant spends a great deal of time and energy teaching subordinates to shoot with their assigned weapon. Teaching marksmanship is the calling card of an infantry leader. Some warrior...  Read More

There is a Christmas story, that’s not really a Christmas story, found in Luke 19:15-19. The back story here is Jesus has just finished a conversation with one of the wealthiest men in the town of J...  Read More

The difference between a skilled artist and a simple tradesman is found in the fine details! With a little bit of time and energy, almost anyone can learn a trade. But there is a huge gap between lea...  Read More

Every redneck in America knows exactly what it feels like to be stuck in the mud The entrance exam to call yourself a redneck requires that your pickup truck has been stuck in the mud at least once. ...  Read More