During an international summit, an unnamed Chinese diplomat told American journalist, David Aikman, what his Asian nation discovered about the Westโs greatness: โOne of the things we were asked to …
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โIt is well that war is so terrible; otherwise we should grow too fond of it.โ
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Napoleon on Jesus Christ
โAlexander, Caesar, Charlemagne and I myself have founded great empires; but upon what did these creations of our genius depend? Upon force. Jesus alone founded His empire upon love, and …
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General Stanley McChrystal, the commander of Joint Special Operations Command, was given a monumental task by President George W. Bush: find and terminate Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the leader of a …
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The Church and the Military
The Church and the military have a lot in common. Both involve large groups of people. Both have missions. Both exist for the benefit of others. Both require personal sacrifice. …
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Bombs in the Backyard
Peleliu is a six-mile long island in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of the Philippines. Itโs a tropical paradise, with rich vegetation, beautiful beaches, and exquisite views. But the …
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Running Together
Running a 5K isnโt easy. The course stretches 3.1 miles long and can be filled with hills and headwinds. Successful runners know it takes a good pair of running shoes, …
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Shooting the “Bull”
General William Nelson caused lots of trouble for the Confederate Army that fought against him during the Civil War. The hulking man who stood over 6 feet tall and weighed …
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