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The Dangerous Power of the “Enemy Within”
I was burdened all day by the two speeches given to the assembled military at Quantico this morning. I did what I always do, I retreated into history to help me understand.History has shown us time and...
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Chernobyl: The Disaster That Still Echoes
Today, April 26, 2025, marks 39 years since the world changed forever.On that spring morning in 1986, a routine safety test at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Soviet Ukraine spiraled into...
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White Rose Resistance
With ribbons for America and UkraineThe message of the White Rose resistance group in Nazi Germany was one of moral courage, intellectual integrity, and active opposition to tyranny. Formed...
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Connecting the Dots: When Language Becomes More than a Warning Sign
In Heather Cox Richardson's letter last night she shared the following that chilled me to the bone:“Now these aren’t people that will kill you…but these are people that are nonproductive. They are just...
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"Don't Get Used to Our Grief"
If you haven't had time to watch the news and listen to several excellent interviews with President Zelenskyy this past week, I've curated some of the best for you.But first we start with his wife. One...
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What 60 Minutes Didn't Include
After spending almost every waking minute this weekend pouring over any piece of information I could find about Ukraine, the 60 Minutes interview with President Zelenskyy was a calm way for my weekend...
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Without Victory There Is No Survival
“Victory. Victory at all costs. Victory in spite of all terror. Victory, however long and hard the road may be, for without victory there is no survival.” Winston Churchill...
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Fill the Silence With Your Music!
I have been waiting to write a post about the Ukrainian music I have discovered over the past month and have grown to love. I will write that soon but have to share a pre-taped video message by...
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Once again the people’s blood Is streaming …
"Dear God, calamity again!It was so peaceful, so serene;We had just begun to break the chainsThat bind our folk in slaveryWhen halt! Once again the people’s bloodIs streaming …"Taras Shevchenko,...
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You Don't Have to Suffer to Show Solidarity
I love history! I love researching and learning about what happened before I was alive. The Colonial Era and World War II are just two time periods that fascinate me. I have often wondered if I was...
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Zelenskyy, the Oscars, and Westies
I made the mistake this morning of commenting on this photo on President Zelenkyy's Instagram account."You have the full support of this American, Mr. President." Two Ukrainians thanked me, a Russian...
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I Need to Start Blogging Again
Ukraine lies heavy on my heart. I need to start blogging about it. If even one person reads and can join me in praying, then it is worth it.I have updated the header with a beautiful picture (taken by...
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He's Enough
These verses spoke to my during my devotions tonight.First an admonition to myself:"Search for the LORD and for his strength; continually seek him." I Chronicles 16:11Second, these verses bring...
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I Will Help You
I AM THE ONE WHO HELPS YOU, DECLARES THE LORD. —ISAIAH 41: 14 This morning let us hear the Lord Jesus speak to each one of us: “I will help you.”“It is but a small thing for Me, your God, to help you....
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My absolute favorite Casting Crowns song.I was sure by now, God you would have reached downAnd wiped our tears away,Stepped in and saved the day.But once again, I say amenThat it's still rainingAs the...
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"Once we get intimate with Jesus we are never lonely and we never lack for understanding or compassion. We can continually pour out our hearts to Him without being perceived as overly emotional or...
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Spring Is Coming!
April 9 and it is snowing here in Maine. This picture warms my heart. Spring is on it's way!Photographer Unknown
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