State Capitol Tour
During a quick weekend trip, I visited the Iowa State Capitol building, which dominates the view of downtown Des Moines. Completed in 1886, it is one of the most beautiful state capitol buildings in t..
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Beowulf – Review
Beowulf, a Scandinavian warrior, fights a monster named Grendel, then Grendel’s mother, and finally, years later, a fire-breathing dragon. Winning great honor, he eventually became a king, the bulwa..
Start Here
Books have helped me, so I recommend them. They are a source of entertainment, and I believe in the old saying that we become like the friends we keep and the books we read. I favor classic books of l..
Called to Lead – Review
Although the Bible is not merely a leadership book, it does teach leadership principles. Moreover, there are books within the Bible, such as Nehemiah, that offer a wealth of insight into leadership. N..
Churchill – Review
The best way for a kid to become a leader is to find opportunities to guide others. This can be achieved through coaching, tutoring, counseling, and assisting younger children. Along the way, an aspir..
Saint Paul in Thessaloniki
After Philippi, Paul and Silas journeyed south to Thessaloniki (Acts 17:1-10, ESV). Located in the middle of Greece, and on the northwestern part of the Aegean Sea, Thessaloniki was (and is today) sig..
The Death of Ivan Ilych
A successful middle-aged judge who followed the elite social standards of his day suffered a freak accident and faces a slow, terrible death. His family and friends can’t bear him. His pain, dep..
Tom Brown’s Schooldays
Giving or gaining an education has never been easy, but in pre-Victorian England, schools were particularly challenging. Boys learned Latin and ancient Greek, read classical literature, attended chape..
Prince Caspian – Review
After the events of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the children are called to Narnia again—a Narnia that is unrecognizable. They find themselves near an old, deserted castle. A dictator rules..
Saint Paul in Philippi
During Paul’s first missionary journey, he and Barnabas traveled through Cyprus and south-central Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). Many Jews and Gentiles responded to their message, but others re..
