I told them the story of a doctor of early Christian times who was unjustly imprisoned by the emperor. After some weeks his family were allowed to see him, and at first they wept. His clothes were rags, his nourishment a slice of bread with a cup of water every day....
"As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy." - James 5:11Glenn Olds was born in Sherwood, Oregon, in 1921 and was a...
"As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy." - James 5:11Glenn Olds was born in Sherwood, Oregon, in 1921 and was a...
One of Canada's most famous physicians was Dr. William Osler. Many stories are told of Dr. Osler, but one of the most revealing comes from World War I.Friends recalled the day when he was working in one of Britain's military hospitals during the war. He was called out...
Serving in the Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton, California, I tried to stay out of trouble, but all too often, I found my efforts unsuccessful. In March of 1987, I found myself knocking on the office door of the base commander after receiving an invitation. All right,...
My heart is breaking but you cannot tellI put a smile on my face and speak as I willCarrying on a conversation if you have the timeMy heart is breaking and no one knows whyI am grieving because of the losses in my life Parents never get over the death of a childIt...
During Napoleon's invasion of Russia, his troops were battling in the middle of yet another small town in that endless wintry land, when he was accidentally separated from his men. A group of Russian Cossacks spotted him and began chasing him through the twisting...