“…Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it some day for a crown.” Somewhere in the attic or basement are a few trophies from sports competition or achievement in some activity. It is nice to receive recognition and something everyone should experience, if possible.… Continue reading Our Trophies
Tag: Character
Mature in Messiah
This is a worthy goal, but what does it mean? It seems to me a lot of misconceptions exist regarding maturity. In its basic sense it means becoming an adult growing to full capability physically, mentally and emotionally. In respect to faith, we should consider spiritual maturity . This is where things begin to blur… Continue reading Mature in Messiah
The Greatest Whine
I saw a little of a TV show regarding Hank Aaron, baseball's career home run record holder until Barry Bonds passed his total in 2007. It was describing Aaron's team, the Atlanta Braves, during the period as he was closing in on the record of 714 homeruns long held by Babe Ruth. Images of a… Continue reading The Greatest Whine
Crockett’s Own Story
Recorded history may be more awash with opinion than fact. Of course, movies and TV shows are designed to exaggerate and embellish stories for entertainment purposes, but an honest man's own account will bear up against the cross examination of opinion. I found "A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett" to be an interesting… Continue reading Crockett’s Own Story
