by Morning Reflections | Apr 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
“I shall return.”Those three words are almost certainly the most memorable utterance of any military leader in American history.That’s because an entire nation was inspired by them during some of the darkest hours of World War II.A day after bombing the U.S. fleet at...
by Morning Reflections | Feb 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Throughout Lent, we’re exploring the parables of Jesus – the two dozen or so stories that were his chief means of describing the reality of God’s rule on earth. The Beale Cipher is at the center of one of America’s most famous treasure hunts.It’s estimated that...
by Morning Reflections | Nov 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Top-drawer actors are famous for commitment to their craft.In 1952, Debbie Reynolds was cast as the female lead in the musical Singin’ in the Rain, where she would star alongside Gene Kelly and Donald O’Connor, two of the greatest dancers in the world.For Reynolds,...
by Morning Reflections | Nov 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Earlier this year, a commentator on a morning TV sports talk show suggested it was time for a veteran NFL quarterback to test the free agent market.Assessing the strains of the player’s relationship with his current team, the commentator said, “It’s like a...
by Morning Reflections | Nov 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
America’s Declaration of Independence was sent to King George III of England in 1776. There were 56 signatures on the document, representing all 13 original British colonies. Edward Rutledge, at age 26, was the youngest signer. Benjamin Franklin, still...
