Author Archives: NRPax

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 1 Peter 2:24 Today is Good Friday, the day when Jesus was … Continue reading →

So our clocks have been forced to move forward because farmers need them, shops have to have daylight, WW2 happened or it saves on electric bills. Ask ten people why this happens and you will get at least ten responses, … Continue reading →

From February 19th to March 26th the Marine Corps and Navy assaulted the island of Iwo Jima as part of the island hopping campaign to bring US forces closer to Japan. The fighting was brutal. It’s not an exaggeration to … Continue reading →

So a good part of the nation is experiencing wintry doom. We’ve dealt with the typical panic buying and current reports is that even the federal government is going to be shut down tomorrow. Right now, it’s looking like the … Continue reading →

Today we honor the legacy of MLK and his accomplishments in the Civil Rights movement. While I understand that there are controversies about him and his life, it’s easy to find flaws if someone becomes that famous. I won’t say … Continue reading →

Open thread fun for everyone. Happy Sunday!

I’ll keep this one simple. I’m thankful for my family, my job and the fact that I have close friends who are easy to reach. I am thankful for this site and the folks that post here. It’s a little … Continue reading →

A year ago today our enemies laid down their arms in accordance with an armistice which rendered them impotent to renew hostilities, and gave to the world an assured opportunity to reconstruct its shattered order and to work out in … Continue reading →

On November 1st, 1921 John A. Lejeune, the 13th commandant of the Marine Corps, directed that a reminder of The Honorable service of the Corps be published by every command, to all Marines around the globe, on the birthday of … Continue reading →