The American Long Rifle, known by a few other names, was a commonplace weapon on the American frontier before and during the Founding Era. Used more by hunters than soldiers for its greater accuracy over a musket, but longer reload times, the weapon did still see use in combat by marksmen. It was also ubiquitousContinue reading “Iconic Weapons: American Long Rifle”
Category Archives: History and Origins
Heroes From History: Joseph Plumb Martin
The line is never-ending of competent heroes from history. God be praised. For what makes one a hero need not be so grand or glamorous, especially in one’s day. The hero is he who has done something of tremendous value in the sight of another, as a common father can be a hero to hisContinue reading “Heroes From History: Joseph Plumb Martin”
America & Japan: A Reflection of Thanksgiving
“Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.” – Proverbs 25:25 More and more, I have come to understand the great truth of such words. Both in our own lands, as well as those far away, we may oft be more aware of the woes and troubles besetContinue reading “America & Japan: A Reflection of Thanksgiving”
Iconic Weapons: Staff
Oh, what could be a more memorable and foundational weapon than the staff? The sword, perhaps? Certainly none other. Whether it be known as a rod, stick, baton, or by some other name, the staff is an ageless weapon, lodging itself across time and space. I recently started practicing with a collapsible baton, the modernContinue reading “Iconic Weapons: Staff”
Independence Day: July 4th, 2025
All this week, Independence Day has been celebrated in various ways across my community in Midwestern America. Watching a fireworks show last night made me nostalgic for a time that has not yet transpired, but which I look forward to most dearly. A time when I will join with all those American Christians who haveContinue reading “Independence Day: July 4th, 2025”
Heroes From History: Miles Standish
Miles Standish was one of the Pilgrims who founded Plymouth Rock, a British colony that would be a progenitor to the United States of America. He was a kind and courageous warrior. Standish was known for fighting against evil, yet never allowing appearances to beguile him away from righteousness. When life beckoned him to fulfillContinue reading “Heroes From History: Miles Standish”
Iconic Weapons: Stiletto
The stiletto is a classic weapon that may have evolved from the rondel dagger, or “dagger of mercy,” used by knights in the Middle Ages to penetrate armor and finish downed opponents. Thus, it seems to be somewhat of a scaled down version of a rondel dagger, often featuring an unsharpened blade that could beContinue reading “Iconic Weapons: Stiletto”
Merry Christmas 2024
The Advent season is the time leading up to the celebration of Christmas. By this time, it is Christmas Eve where I am, the day just before. During this time, we ponder the faithfulness of our Lord in not leaving us to our doom, fulfilling the promise to send us a Savior from the veryContinue reading “Merry Christmas 2024”
America (Extended Version)
This is an extended version of the hymn “(America) My Country ‘Tis of Thee.” I love the original, but I felt it was lacking in verses. As a hymn, I know people often sing certain verses rather than the whole song, and they sometimes have different verses altogether in their hymnals. I wanted to addContinue reading “America (Extended Version)”
Family Found and Forged
America and the Philippines have had an interesting relationship, much like any two countries we analyze from a long-term perspective. However, there is more to be said about the special bond between our two nations, a bond which has given glory to God through bitter times and sweet. It is a bond that has beenContinue reading “Family Found and Forged”
The Pensive Warrior 