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Samuel became old, much like his predecessor Eli. Similar to Eli, Samuel's sons were introduced into an active role by their father. It’s hard to ignore the fact that, though actively involved in both the temple and politics, both these 2nd…

He must become greater; I must become less. - John 3:30 (NIV) On the day before John the Baptist's execution, the world felt heavy with the impending loss of a remarkable soul. John, the rugged and righteous prophet, had been a beacon of…

The hymn "I Need Thee Every Hour" was written by Annie Sherwood Hawks in the 19th century. Annie Sherwood Hawks was born on May 28, 1835, in Hoosick, New York, USA. She was a devoted Christian and an active member of the Methodist Episcopal…

During Jesus' ministry on Earth, various individuals generously gave Him many things. The inn manager offered his manger as a resting place for the new-born Christ child. The Magi, or wise men, presented Him with valuable gifts of gold,…

"Dad, we need to get a new home," said my daughter. When I inquired as to what is wrong with the current one, she replied, "It's not modern. We need to make it bright, white, and everything straight and square." While this sounded good, I…

The greatest success of defense is not the number of war toys or gadgets that a nation can exhibit in a parade, for what good is an armor of a soldier if he doesn’t know how to use it. The success of defense is how tactically and…