The second Monday in October is officially recognized as Columbus Day. The Man Behind The Holiday Born in Genoa, Italy Columbus sailed the Mediterranean and Aegean seas as a teen. He survived a shipwreck and nearly died at the hands of privateers. As a seagoing entrepreneur, his true ambition was
False Alarms And The Power Of Fear Most of us are familiar with the famous children’s story of Chicken Little. One day while in the barnyard, Little is struck on the head with an acorn and immediately decides the sky is falling and tells everyone of the impending disaster.
In August of this year, we lost a national treasure. If you have been on the Cultural Skeptic journey for very long, you’ll know I don’t participate in fan culture or celebrity worship. But on occasion there is someone truly remarkable. That person is Dolly Parton and sadly,
One of my regrets in life is that I was never a scout as a kid. It just wasn’t in the cards in my family. I still have to google how to tie a special knot when necessary. I’ve always admired their resourcefulness and the ‘can do’ attitude.
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Henry Ford's Model T succeeded through standardization—until the world changed. Christians can make the same mistake when we confuse tradition with biblical truth.
We will celebrate Labor Day this coming Monday, September 7, 2026. This is the day Americans remember the contributions of workers to our world. Labor Day Started With The American Worker Labor day has its origins in the 1800s at the peak of the industrial revolution. Since industry was fairly
Russell H. Conwell was the pastor of Baptist Temple in Philadelphia in the 1800s. He was an author and speaker who eventually founded Temple University and served as its first president. He is famous for his book Acres Of Diamonds. The book was mostly a transcript of a lecture Conwell
A walking trail near my home follows the path of an abandoned railroad. There is an informational mural explaining how it was once the end of the line from a neighboring city. Faster Than Anyone Thought Safe The decision was made to extend it sixty miles to the next major
One of my goals in life is to become and remain a life long learner. The world is a pretty fascinating place and there is always more to discover and learn about. The coolest attribute of children is their curiosity. They want to explore, understand and make sense of unfamiliar
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They were once called housewives before the word became a pejorative.
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I no longer wish time away. There are no unimportant days to squander.
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Fellowship with Christ shouldn’t be about how well we kept the rules. It’s about a relationship so valuable, He would die to have it with us. In fact, He did.