Necessity is the mother of invention. The origin of the old proverb is sketchy. The truth behind it is as old as mankind. I somewhat...

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth…” ~Romans 1:16...

“Who art thou that judgest another man’s servant? To his own master he standeth or falleth…” Romans 14:4 The problem being addressed by...

Writers are often strange people. F Scott Fitzgerald ascribed it to the fact that they are many people trying to be one person. Most of...

“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: casting all your care upon him, for he...

“…I will pay thee my vows, which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble.” Psalm 66: 13-14 A great many...

Public education is not free and those paying for it don’t get a fair return on their investment. I am a longstanding opponent of...

“Jesus said to him (Thomas), ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’” John 14:6 C.S. Lewis...

“The state of monarchy is the supremist thing upon earth: for kings are not only God’s Lieutenants upon earth, and sit upon God’s throne,...

“The essence of government is force, and most often that force is used to accomplish evil ends.” ~Walter Williams The greatest lie since...

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Jesus Christ ~ Matthew 11:28 You’ve probably heard it...

I’ve heard that curiosity killed the cat. Though that is mutated from the original line it has stuck around for a long time. Having been...

“Ask, and it shall be given you…” Matthew 7:7 This single phrase is often extended to those in distress as a blank check in which...

“The first draft of anything is s**t.” ―Ernest Hemingway I do enjoy my Hemmingway quotes on writing. I think most writers would agree...

“And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail...

Forget about Peter Pan we’re talking all the things conventional wisdom says you should not do. For example, if you should never judge a...

“Jesus said unto him, ‘Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the...

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness…” Charles Dickens In what...

“Every man according as he proposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” 2...

“Americanism: attachment or allegiance to the traditions, interests or ideals of the U.S.” Merriam-Webster Dictionary I belong to an...