Bravery Outshining Fear

(This fictional column is loosely based on the book, The Man In The High Castle, written by Philip K. Dick which illustrates what would have happened if Americans had not stood up to evil during WWII). 1933 – Washington D.C. – President Elect Franklin Roosevelt is...

The Great Conflict

“The true war is not fought on battlefields, in the sky, nor on the seas. The true war is fought within our hearts. This is the great conflict that we all wage war with. It is the past and it leaves its scars.” – Author Unknown – West Texas – 1901 –...

The Greatest Generation

“It is good that war is so terrible, or we should become too fond of it.” – General Robert E. Lee – As a boy, I wanted to do one of two things; become a naval aviator or an attorney. Because I am color blind, I could not be approved by the military as a...

The Sins Of The Father

“The sins of the fathers are visited upon the sons and daughters — unto the third and fourth generation. – Exodus 20:5. – But, the Bible does say in Deuteronomy 24:16 that “Fathers shall not be put to death because of their children, nor shall...

Politics And Justice

“He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.” – Thomas Paine – President Donald Trump is not exactly a southern gentleman. His...

The Black Widow

“Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.” – Matthew 26:52 – February 14, 1943 – Cartagena, Columbia – One of the most notorious criminals in history is born. Her name is...

Pride

“The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect … is the jewel of the kingdom.” Sun Tzu – The Art of War – Pride is probably the most serious of the seven deadly sins (pride, wrath,...

Standing Our Ground

Hey baby, there ain’t no easy way out. Hey, I will stand my ground and I won’t back down.No, I won’t back down. Tom Petty – Johnny Cash – Most people were born with the virtue of courage. It has been said that those born with courage still have...

The Downfall Of Pontius Pilate

Tough choices are made by the humble, strong, and brave. Easy choices are oftentimes made by the arrogant, weak, and fearful. – Author Unknown – Pontius Pilate, the man who reluctantly sentenced Jesus Christ to death, is one of the most mysterious figures...