February 24, 1836

I wanted to post this yesterday but I didn't get a chance so I will post it now. During the battle of the Alamo Col William Travis sent out this historic plea for help.

Fellow citizens and compatriots;

I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna. I have sustained a continual Bombardment and cannonade for 24 hours and have not lost a man. The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken. I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, and our flag still waves proudly from the walls. I shall never surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism & everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch. The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily and will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country. Victory or Death.

William Barret Travis

Lt. Col. Comdt.

The Force is Strong with this one

The Way Home Review

The Way Home is a family friendly movie based on a true story. Randy (Dean Cain) and Christal Simpkins are preparing to go on vacation when their two year old little boy goes missing. As they attempt to find him the community reacts and rallies around the couple. This film displays the compassionate concern of others as people came from far and wide to help look for the missing boy. I also thought it was great how they showed how God worked through a trying ordeal to demonstrate to a workaholic that family is what truly matters. Dean Cain did great in his portrayal of the father but the acting skill was lacking on the part of the other actors. Some of the faults of this movie were that the camera was bumpy and the story was really dragged out but other than these few problems the movie was very well done. The plot was great and very touching, and the scenes were shot on a beautiful landscape. All and all this was a very good movie with great values and was enjoyable for the whole family to enjoy. It is defiantly worth your time to watch The Way Home.

Reviewed for Thomas Nelson

January 22, 1973

I was going to post this yesterday but I didn't get a chance to so I decided to post it today. Yesterday was January 22 the anniversary of Roe v Wade.

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Is Invisibility the new camo?

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Lee, a Life of Virtue by John Perry

In Lee, a Life of Virtue, New York Times bestseller John Perry expounds on the godly character of Robert E. Lee. While many of us know Lee from our history books as the Southern rebel who fought for the right to own slaves, Perry’s masterfully written book shows that is not how Lee should be viewed. Perry begins by saying “Robert E. Lee has been one of the most misunderstood figures in American history for a hundred and fifty years.” John Perry writes in detail about the virtue of this Southern gentlemen’s life as it manifested itself before, during, and after the War Between the States. The author weaves the fascinating life of one of America’s finest soldier into this literary work of art, he shows how wrong Lee’s critics really are. John Perry’s method of explaining Lee’s inspiring virtue is very precise, starting with the legacy of Lee’s ancestors and concluding with the legacy of Lee himself. Standing out in this brilliant work is the strong sense of duty with which Lee bound himself to his country. The whole life and character of Lee is efficiently chronicled within 234 pages of smooth reading in which you will never read a wasted word. At the same time Perry has artfully given the reader a glimpse into the life of this resolute godly, warrior. All who read this book with an unbiased opinion of Lee cannot help but be inspired by his steadfast Christian virtue as portrayed in John Perry’s book.