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“Portraits of Prayer in Genesis” (Adam – Part #2)


“And God (Elohim-plural of El) blessed them saying, ‘Blessed’ (barak-a primary root to kneel, by implication to bless God as an act of adoration, and vice versa, man as a benefit.) But in this case it was all the living … Continue reading

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“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 # 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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“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 (part #2)


A cold chill ran all through my body and I felt as if my blood jelled.  My hands started to sweat and I responded, “You’re both crazy, the three of us are going home alive and in one piece.”  Laughter … Continue reading

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Meeting Ozzie


At Moody Bible Institute all the professors had years of experience in the field and taught more from their hearts than their books. Mr. Wise my Greek Professor took over for Kenneth Wuest and went out to his car and … Continue reading

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Ozzie


This is about a man, a common man, who crossed my path a hundred times though we never met and lived a century apart.  We first met in 1976 in Chicago, Illinois in a class room and his book which … Continue reading

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