by billyzh | Apr 13, 2009 | Asides
From the Halls of Montezuma, To the shores of Tripoli; We fight our country’s battles In the air, on land, and sea; First to fight for right and freedom And to keep our honor clean; We are proud to claim the title Of United States Marines. Our flag’s...
by billyzh | Apr 13, 2009 | History, Holidays, Politics, Travel
TO THE SHORES OF TRIPOLI… Sound familiar? It’s a line from the Marine Corp Hymn. And it has a lot to do with what went on in the news this week that led to a very happy ending on Easter Sunday! If you aren’t familiar with Tripoli and it’s place in American history....
by billyzh | Apr 12, 2009 | History, Holidays, Politics, Spirituality
Holy Week. Easter Sunday. Day 1. He is Risen Indeed. The news spread fast. And Christ’s accusers went into immediate damage control. Folks. Political spin, I hate to tell you, is not new. Matt. 28:11-15 ¶ Now while they were on their way, some of the guard came...
by billyzh | Apr 12, 2009 | Asides
Mark 16:6,7 And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him. But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there...
by billyzh | Apr 12, 2009 | Asides
Low in the grave he lay, Jesus my Savior, waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord! Up from the grave he arose; with a mighty triumph o’er his foes; he arose a victor from the dark domain, and he lives forever, with his saints to reign. He arose! He arose!...
