Monthly Archives: June 2011

“Portraits of Prayer in Genesis” (Adam Part # 1)


I remember back in the 70’s, Dr. Renald E. Showers at Moody Bible Institute teaching an extra, class on writing a theology. He said all the theology has not yet been written, such as ‘Prayerology’ for one. Well that class … Continue reading

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“The Star Spangled Banner” (part # 3)


That poem was distributed in Baltimore and across the United States dated September 17, 1814 entitled “Defense Of Fort McHenry” with the following excerpt before it: “The annexed song was composed under the following circumstances – A gentleman had left … Continue reading

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“The Star Spangled Banner” (part # 2)


Suddenly a shot rang out and hit Gen. Ross and knocked him off his horse and he died within sight of the farm house where he so contemptuously announced his plans for supper. Col. Brooke took charge but he was … Continue reading

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“The Star Spangled Banner”


In 1812 the United States went to war with Great Britain over the freedom of the sea. For two years the U.S. held them off even though they were a young and much weaker country. G.B. was in a life … Continue reading

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“Old Glory – The Stars and Stripes” (part # 1)


There are many stories about how and why our flag came into existence.  Betsy Ross at the request of Gen. George Washington in June of 1776 designed it and put it together.  Francis Hopkinson a N.J. congressman designed it but … Continue reading

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Double Eagle – Night Patrol (part #4)


As soon as we swept the village and set up a perimeter the Lt. came by and said, “We’re sending out three patrols to check for V.C. movement and try to make contact. Funny there were no men in that … Continue reading

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