Today, as everyone ought to know, is Good Friday. But many may not realize that it is also the Feast of the Annunciation. That is, today is not only the memorial of Christ’s death, but also of His conception. This isn’t as much of a coincidence as you might think. I don’t know whether this … Continue reading Good Friday
History
How Success Leads to Failure
“By the sweat of your brow shall you eat bread, until you return to the earth.” -Gen. 3; 19 There has been an idea percolating in my brain for some time now, born of both reading history and watching my beloved and once-great nation sink into mires of madness and dissolution. The idea is this: … Continue reading How Success Leads to Failure
Personal Heroes: General Grant
General Ulysses S. Grant is one of my personal heroes. His life story fascinates me, and his personal character is very appealing. Like all men, he had his faults and he made mistakes, but his virtues were many and his life was ultimately crowned with spectacular success. Grant’s life was one of those that read … Continue reading Personal Heroes: General Grant
Serpent's Den 