Talk about Tough

I knew Glen was a tough dude when we served together in the U.S. Army. Now I have a renewed respect as he is the only guy I know to survive being shot 17 times – that’s right 17 – with an M16.
Perhaps you should thank the Lord that He makes men like this, who [...]

John Piper’s Talking Points

“You will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” – Jesus Christ
1. Existing fetal homicide laws make a man guilty of manslaughter if he kills the baby in a mother’s womb (except in the case of abortion).
2. Fetal surgery is performed on babies in the womb to save them while another child [...]

Pick up Your Own Trash

I thought persons attending the coronation of Obama cared deeply about the environment and waste. Here’s a tip: Pick up your own trash and place it in an appropriate container!
Contrast the above picture with the following quote regarding the state of the National Mall after being used at the Promise Keepers rally in 1997: “After [...]

The Power of the Pause

Nick uses humor and voice modulation well. Perhaps most effective is his marvelous use of the p   a   u   s   e. Using it well increases your effectiveness exponentially.

Speaking When You Don’t Feel Like It

In 1985 my left shoulder was broken while playing football. This injury occurred at the same time I was scheduled to compete in several speech contests with the National FFA Organization. Needless to say, I didn’t feel like speaking. I was sporting a 28 pound cast on a 130 pound body and couldn’t wear a [...]