What an elder gentleman said to me in January, that he doesn’t think beauty is important in a church, won’t unstick itself. It’s lodged there like a burr in the wool or a pebble in the boot. He said he doesn’t care what the church looks like, didn’t see why anyone should spend money on…
Recover Tactical products are designed by Israeli weapons engineer and industrial designer Tamir Porat. The P-IX Modular Platform was designed as a chassis for Glock pistols to give them some of the AR-15 ergonomics like a safety selector and forward Picatinny rails. It can use standard AR accessories like pistol grips and arm braces, or…
A view of Thames House and Lambeth Bridge, London, looking across the river. Security Service – MI5 Thames House Image Gallery. Headquartered in Thames House, MI5, formally known as the Security Service, is a linchpin of the UK’s intelligence community and is globally recognized for its vital role in protecting the nation. Its operations, veiled in secrecy, are aimed at combating…
“Incline your ear, and come unto Me: hear, and your soul shall live.” — Isaiah 55:3 The house of God is rich with mercy, prophecy, and wisdom—sit still, listen well, and let your soul be fed. —D. + + + Mercy has brought you here, not by your own merit, but by the kindness of…
British sailors and British and American Army soldiers on the beach near Algiers in Operation Torch, November 1942. Operation Torch marked the 30AU’s first major success and demonstrated its potential as a specialized intelligence force. Royal Navy official photographer – Hampton, J A (Lt). From collections of the Imperial War Museums. Ian Fleming, best known…
“The best teacher makes himself unnecessary to his students.”~Michael Kurcina The story of Mentor comes from within the ancient Greek story of Odysseus. Odysseus, the Ithacan king, goes off to fight in the Trojan war and entrusts the care of his home to Mentor. Mentor serves in a two-part capacity to Odysseus’ son, Telemachus; he…
“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.” — Ephesians 6:18 Prayer must be whole and stubborn—body, mind, and soul gathered before God, refusing to leave empty-handed. —D. + + + When you come to pray, bring your whole self. Don’t leave…
By Michael Kurcina Mike credits his early military training as the one thing that kept him disciplined through the many years. He currently provides his expertise as an adviser for an agency within the DoD. Michael Kurcina subscribes to the Spotter Up way of life. “I will either find a way or I will make…
By Michael Kurcina Mike credits his early military training as the one thing that kept him disciplined through the many years. He currently provides his expertise as an adviser for an agency within the DoD. Michael Kurcina subscribes to the Spotter Up way of life. “I will either find a way or I will make…
“Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28 The Church is not a palace for the proud, but a harbor for the worn and wandering, offering peace the world cannot touch. —D. + + + The Church, like a harbor cut into stone, waits with…