While wondering what to post about at the very end of this month, I stumbled across the Devotions page on Biblehub.com. From there, I jumped to 2 Samuel 7:25, and then the full chapter of 2 Samuel 7. It is a brief excerpt with a simple, yet profound message. The verse 2 Samuel 7:25 readsContinue reading “Commentary On 2 Samuel 7:25”
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Knife Fighting: More Recent Understandings
I have been studying knife fighting – particularly forward-grip, edge-out styles – for quite some time now. At this point, I feel very comfortable with the blade in my right hand and am gaining comfort with it in my left (I am right-handed). There are quite a few things I have learned and some misconceptionsContinue reading “Knife Fighting: More Recent Understandings”
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”
First Snow Falls
The first snow falls are a magical time When all tranquility comes down The winds start to sing through silver chimes As the world dons it ivory gown A quiet peace fills all the air A sense of calm that stills all thoughts Cold washes the earth in a lucious white glare Meditation it beckonsContinue reading “First Snow Falls”
Knife Fighting: Early Understandings
Earlier this year, I started studying the use of the knife. I have carried one for as long as I can remember; twice as long as I have carried a gun. It was during some of my earliest memories when I first picked up the weapon, as knives are cheap and readily accessible. However, IContinue reading “Knife Fighting: Early Understandings”
How Long, Oh Lord?
I have been working through my commentary on the book of Psalms. It is one of my favorite books of the Bible, and the one I have found to be the easiest to commentate on. After all, it is essentially a commentary of David’s on the events of his life. This poem is modeled afterContinue reading “How Long, Oh Lord?”
July 4th, 2023
Today is American Independence Day again. We celebrate this day each year in remembrance of the Declaration of Independence – the document dated July 4th, 1776. So long after the event, it is not uncommon for participants to contemplate what this time means to us today, and why it is important to remember. In soContinue reading “July 4th, 2023”
Blessed Is the Man of War
It’s been a while since I’ve done any creative or scholarly writing. I hadn’t felt any inspiration or compelling motivation for the past few months to write anything outside of work. However, I attended some live music a week ago, and that seemed to be all I needed to get my ideas flowing again. ThisContinue reading “Blessed Is the Man of War”
The Hero with No Name
This is a ballad I am working on to tell the tale of John of Austria (1547-1578), also known as Don Juan de Austria. Born out of wedlock, he was the son of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and the half-brother of King Phillip II of Spain. He was a brave and enduring man, scornedContinue reading “The Hero with No Name”
The Pensive Warrior 