Introduction Business ventures are a vital part of the economy. For the individual entrepreneur there is the potential to fulfill dreams and become financially independent. Over time, we have seen start-up businesses become powerhouses, but also seemingly successful businesses gone down the drain. An interesting observation is that entrepreneurs within successful businesses sometimes feel unhappy […]

I have decided to take a break from my Genesis series and begin this new series of 20 sermons on Church history. In this series I will focus on an entire century of church history in each sermon, and today we will focus on the first century. AD 1 was a very special year of […]

I like to be entertained and if you’ve been watching this season’s idol competition, you’ll probably agree with me and think that they should hand the crown over to Melinda DooLittle now. Yahoo TV reports a October 7, 1977 DooLittle’s date of birth. Which happens to be very close to the birth date of last […]

Women will commonly ask, even subconsciously, what they look for in a man they want to call their husband. Men will do the same with regard to a wife. But for women they look for a particular type of husband. They need a husband with potential: one who will grow, who will adapt, who will […]

Somewhere, in a deep box-shaped canyon, a small stream flows. It is there that the Lost Adams excavations are found, as rich as any of the lost treasures of the west, and perhaps the most legitimate in terms of factual evidence. It is a story corroborated by more than one individual. The man named Adams […]

February 23rd is the sixth anniversary of my daughter’s death. I’m not looking forward to it. Just thinking about the day brings up painful memories and images. At the time, my father-in-law was in the hospital and receiving treatment for pneumonia. My daughter, who admired him so much, took a break from work to be […]

Liquid spills on carpets are inevitable, especially if you have children playing. Also, unexpected dirt from animals can ruin your precious rugs at any time. In these cases, you may choose to borrow a carpet cleaner from a neighbor or rent one from a dealer. Both of these options are good options, but having your […]

When you think of Zambia, do you think of the thundering Victoria Falls? This magnificent sight (and sound!) draws visitors from around the world to experience a pulsing, magical world of mist, cool water, and abundant wildlife. However, as remarkable as the falls are, Zambia has much more to offer the visitor. While a trip […]

The recent downturn in the US economy has also signaled a shortage of lenders willing to invest capital in all but the most pristine creditors. While many Americans do not have a perfect credit score, there are several exceptions to this trend, one of the most important being the debt ratio of American farmers. The […]

William Shakespeare only wrote 37 plays, many of them comedies and stories. When I set out to compile a list of his greatest villains I thought he would probably be struggling to make a Top 10, how wrong can you be? I soon found it impossible to limit the list to 10 and even with […]