“In my childhood the only exotic, exciting, beautiful things that my mother shared with me were her military times. She was a WAC, and she met my father in the Philippines. She told me about the South Pacific, about serving with MacArthur, about New Guinea and Australia.” So begins a short article Army Captain David Christian dictated to writer Margot Achtereerg in 1981, more than 30 years ago. Captain Christian, at that time, had been named the most highly decorated veteran of the Vietnam … [Read more...]
Why the Biblically Based 12 Step Programs Work
Conversations about the “war on drugs,” a misguided and costly effort to shut down the supply of drugs have resurfaced. My position remains that if addicted people want something badly enough, they will find a way to get it whether it be Martinis, 16 ounce soft drinks or Hostess Twinkies. Drying up demand is the key. If we can persuade people that there is a way to treat their addictions and live a richer life we can save a lot of money and heartache. I am not suggesting that we give up law … [Read more...]
Pat Summerall’s Story By David Palmer
Sports Icon and famed broadcaster of the Masters Began to find his faith at the 1992 tournament By David Palmer Pat Summerall died today. He was 82, and it was two days after the end of the 2013 annual Masters golf tournament. The Masters had a special meaning for Summerall. He had been the voice of the Masters for 24 years on CBS, and it was about to come to an end in 1992. That was when he had his epiphany, that moment of truth when he knew that he was in serious trouble with … [Read more...]
