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The Great Experiment – Exchanging Liberty for Tyranny

Posted on November 9, 2019 by admin

Our current U.S. Attorney General William P. Barr gave a speech to the law school and the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture at the University of Notre Dame on October 11, 2019. He does an outstanding job describing why the Great Experiment was such a novel idea and describes the “supreme test” the founders feared could destroy our nation and is now being realized. Continue reading →

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Book Highlights: If You Can Keep It, Eric Metaxas

Posted on July 20, 2019 by admin

Thank you Eric for reminding us of who we are, how we got here, what was done for us, for sharing your story and for your work to pass the torch to the next generation. Continue reading →

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Entrepreneurial or Entrepreneur?

Posted on November 14, 2018 by admin

until you put everything you own at risk including your kids college funds months before leaving for college and sign up for unlimited personal guarantees (or something like this) you have not taken the leap of a true entrepreneur.  Continue reading →

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My People

Posted on October 11, 2018 by admin

In the past couple months I experienced an awesome feeling that swelled my heart with joy and caught me completely off guard.  These experiences blessed me immensely with a picture of God’s feelings toward those who know Him and have … Continue reading →

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Carpe Diem

Posted on September 9, 2018 by admin

We all have lots of responsibilities, conflicts and excuses that can keep us from sharing these experiences.  Make it a priority, seize the moment and make a positive memory every chance you get.   Continue reading →

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Jesus Breaks Social Barriers to Build Bridges for All Men

Posted on September 9, 2018 by admin

During a time when the people of the world were greatly divided and classified by families, tribes, villages, nations, religions, race, and gender Jesus entered the scene to love all people in a radical way that radically crushed the barriers of social norms to deliver his message of love, repentance and salvation through Him as Messiah. Continue reading →

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Free Indeed – What and Why I believe

Posted on July 11, 2018 by admin

1 Peter 3:15:  But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, 15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready … Continue reading →

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Life’s Secret Revealed

Posted on April 1, 2018 by admin

It is early in the morning on Easter Sunday 2018.  Several scriptures from my studies have been bouncing around in my head over the past weeks.  They have come together in a powerful way in preparation and reflection on the great … Continue reading →

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Summer’s South Texas Deer Hunt With The Girls

Posted on January 13, 2018 by admin

I have always enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter in high school and college, but as the career and then family came along hunting was one of the hobbies that became a casualty.  The experience of waking early … Continue reading →

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2018 and Lifetime Resolution

Posted on January 13, 2018 by admin

“Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Continue reading →

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