Home of the brave?
- 04th March 2008
- Don Davis
The Star-Spangled Banner calls the United States, "the home of the brave." Past generations were moved by the bravery and self-sacrifice of American soldiers during World War II.
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Everything counts
- 28th February 2008
- J. Davy Crockett III
"Don't sweat the small stuff – and it's all small stuff." So goes the popular saying. We look for a way to avoid stress and to avoid the consequences of our actions. Yet, when it comes down to it, we are ultimately responsible for our actions – and everything counts.
Hooligans in belgrade
- 26th February 2008
- Rod McNair
As I was watching the CNN coverage of the riots in Serbia the other day, the news camera zoomed in to some of the action on the street in Belgrade. Several protesters were standing in the back of a pickup truck as it made its way through the swarming throngs of people. Intermittent fires were burning in buildings in the background. As the truck moved along, one...
Self-Rule
- 21st February 2008
- Don Davis
Around the world, many large nations are under pressure from ethnic or tribal minorities within their borders. Kosovo recently declared independence from Serbia. Kenya is torn by tribal rivalries over disputed election results. Chechnya desires freedom from Russian control. The Basque people of Spain want to be separate from Madrid's oversight. But will any of...
Is it time…?
- 15th February 2008
- J. Davy Crockett III
Almost daily, we hear or read about the malfeasance of some trusted individual, whether a key employee at a business or an elected official at some level of local, state or federal government.
Before a fall…
- 12th February 2008
- Don Davis
"Who does he think he is, anyway? He can't treat me like this! Doesn't he know who I am?"
Remove the plank!
- 07th February 2008
- Don Davis
Focusing on other people's faults is a popular pastime. We seem to enjoy trying to decide who among us is the most or the least qualified. This happens in families and on the job, in churches and in the political arena.
Christian reform?
- 05th February 2008
- J. Davy Crockett III
"A battle cry for Christian reform" blared a big headline in the Charlotte Observer. The article featured a picture of "one of the country's top 25 evangelical leaders" and carried a lengthy interview in which he answered questions about what Christians should be doing in today's world.
The Key to a Balanced Christian Life
- 29th January 2008
- J. Davy Crockett III
A cousin of mine has been very successful in several business ventures. He has worked hard over many years and has accumulated wealth and property. He has the accouterments of wealth that one might expect in the form of homes, cars, boats, an airplane, and a farm in the country. This cousin has traveled extensively pursuing his interests and passions. Along the...
A town meeting
- 18th January 2008
- J. Davy Crockett III
"And now for the invocation…" said the mayor of my town as the Town Council began its meeting. I was pleasantly surprised to see this practice has survived in our secular age. The chamber of City Hall was filled with people, young and old, with business to bring before the mayor and commissioners. Some were there for kudos and awards; others had problems and...