I am going to take something I learned over in Israel. Their Independence Day is preceded the 24 hours before with Memorial Day so it gives them a chance to serve and reflect and then celebrate. I am going to try to start that tradition here in America.
The average American is nothing if not patriotic.
There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured with what is right in America.
I'm a father that's what matters most. Nothing matters more.
Being a father helps me be more responsible... you see more things than you've ever seen.
I decided in my life that I would do nothing that did not reflect positively on my father's life.
To a father growing old nothing is dearer than a daughter.
Easter is reflecting upon suffering for one thing but it also reflects upon Jesus and his non compliance in the face of great authority where he holds to his truth - so there's two stories there.
At one time I smoked but in 1959 I couldn't think of anything else to give up for Lent so I stopped - and I haven't had a cigarette since.
The first thing that stuck in the minds of the disciples was not the empty tomb but rather the empty grave clothes - undisturbed in form and position.