Good morning: On September 2, 1945 Japan surrendered, bringing World War II to an official end. Troops on both sides laid down their arms. Peace returned. Yet Japanese lieutenant Ei Yamaguchi on the Pacific island of Peleliu fought on. For the next 18 months he and a small group of desperate comrades waged a campaign…
Good morning: For my granddaughter it’s a stuffed toy named “Foxy.” She never lets it out of her sight. She wouldn’t think of going anywhere without it. It’s her constant companion 24/7. What is your Most Prized Possession? For some it may be family photos or a wedding dress. Others may cherish handwritten letters or…
Good morning: If you called 911 in an emergency, how long would you expect to wait for help to arrive? According to an online report, in Milwaukee the average wait for an on-scene response is 18 minutes 21 seconds. It can be hard to wait under any circumstances, but those 18 minutes could seem like…
Good morning: If you subscribe to an online streaming service, you’re familiar with the limits that go along with it. You might be allowed to connect with only one device at a time. Unless you pay extra for the premium level, you may have your movies interrupted with frequent commercials. You are likely not able…
Good morning: Have you ever had your name flashed on a huge screen in a ballpark filled with 30,000 other fans? It could happen if you’re celebrating a milestone birthday, receiving an award, or proposing to your fiancée. Or imagine the President mentioning you in a speech televised nationwide. To be called by your name…
Good morning: Ever wish you were a better you? If so, you’re not alone. Self-improvement is hugely popular. Who wouldn’t want to be a better version of themselves? Life coaches, personal trainers, and online programs promise to help you reach new goals. Working on improving certain aspects of our lives can be very beneficial. Exercise…
Good morning: The lyrics of a once-popular tune include: “There’s a monster on my ceiling/ There’s a monster on the wall/ There are thousands in the closet/ Now they’re coming down the hall…I need a drink of water/ But I swallow hard instead/ It’s hard to move a muscle/ When you’re frozen in your bed.”…
Good morning: Cards, emails, and texts will say it in different ways, but the overall message of many Father’s Day greetings is: You’re the best dad ever! As a dad it’s great to be appreciated. But if they’re honest, even the most devoted fathers will have to admit that they are far from being the…
Good morning, Is God unreasonable? One dictionary definition of the term is: “Not in accordance with practical realities.” If human beings are the judge of practical realities, then yes, God is unreasonable. We can’t wrap our minds around the truth that God is one God yet three Persons. To create something out of nothing stretches…
Good morning: Sometimes an end is really just a beginning. 40 days after Easter Jesus ascended to the right hand of the throne of God, marking the triumphant end of his redeeming work on earth. Sins had been paid for in full, and God pronounced the world reconciled to Him. But before leaving, Jesus told…