On a cold winter night in 1837, famed abolitionist Elijah P. Lovejoy challenged an angry mob of slave holders, racists, and corrupt officials. His campaign against slavery had already cost …
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“Dutch” to the Rescue
Omaha Beach was a mess on the morning of June 6, 1944; unspeakable horror was evident everywhere along the deadly stretch of sand. The chaos was so severe that the …
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It’s a little-known fact that civilian life is filled with gadgets and tools that actually originated from military applications. Items like GPS navigation, cell phones, and of course, those 8 …
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Forgive My Enemies?
At the end of one’s life, it’s customary to reflect on relationships. Loved ones can be celebrated and those who have caused harm can be restored through forgiveness. For many, …
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Sacrifice in a POW Camp
In 1942, a group of Scottish soldiers were taken prisoner by the Japanese at Singapore. These captives were subjected to a cruelty so savage that it thrust them into barbarous …
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Under Attack…and Clueless
When the Imperial forces of Japan launched a surprise attack on the United States on December 7, 1941, many American soldiers simply thought U.S. military commanders at Pearl Harbor were …
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Forgiving the Nazis
One of the Holocaust’s most endearing and celebrated figures was Corrie ten Boom. She survived the horrible persecution of the Third Reich, and then spent the rest of her life …
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Decius’ Decree
Decius came from a long line of Roman Emperors who hated Christ and His followers. But unlike those who had gone before him, he would be quite successful in ridding …
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The Motivation of Money
In 1515, Martin Luther’s entire doctrine on the Christian faith changed. Before long, his new theology would put him at great odds with the established Roman Catholic Church. When he …
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Second Lieutenant Charles “Charlie” Brown was only 21 years old when he piloted his first combat mission as an aircraft commander. On this mission, he would need all the help …