Archive for August, 2009

Dying Declaration

August 30, 2009

“So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, ‘It is finished!’ And, bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.”     -     John 19:30

 
Probably one of the most valuable pieces of oral evidence is known as the “dying declaration.”

 
I remember as a young police officer meeting the ambulance at the hospital to take [...]

“Let Your Light Shine”

August 21, 2009

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”     -     Matthew 5:16

 
While on a mission trip, I was part of a team of people who were going into the community to invite people to the neighborhood church. Their attendance had dwindled down to [...]

Everyday Greatness

August 10, 2009

“Everyday Greatness” is a collection of stories originally published in Reader’s Digest. There are seven life goals, each supported by three values for a total of 21 chapters. In each chapter there are stories from people who have demonstrated the application of these values and principles in overcoming challenges in their own life. Each chapter [...]

Who’s your Hero?

August 7, 2009

Who are your heroes? Who do you try to pattern you life after?
As a child, my main hero was the Lone Ranger. I have photographs of me at about 4 or 5 years old, wearing the cowboy boots, the cowboy shirt, hat, and the six-shooter on my side. (Maybe that’s why it was so hard [...]