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How the Bible Made Me an Extraordinarily Wise Person
I have access to extraordinary wisdom for my life, and so can you!
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How German POWs Helped the U.S. Win World War II
After they lost the Battle of El Alamein, almost the entire German Afrika Korps was brought to the U.S. as prisoners of war. Their work made a major contribution to the American war effort.
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How the Republican Party Became Almost All White
For the past half-century, the Republican Party has been overwhelmingly white. Why?
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How White Supremacist William Tecumseh Sherman Tried to Improve Slavery
Although he was a self-admitted racist and white supremacist, future Union general William Tecumseh Sherman urged slaveholders to make slavery more humane.
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The Last Man to Die in the American Civil War
Learn about John Jefferson Williams and his totally unnecessary death in the last battle of the Civil War.
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Should Christians All Vote the Same Way?
Christians don't all vote the same way —and that's OK!
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African American Heroes at Omaha and Utah Beaches on D-Day in WW2
Contrary to popular belief, African Americans played a pivotal role in the D-Day landings.
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5 Biblical Steps to Root out Hidden Pride
If you’re a prideful person you probably don’t even know it. But the Bible says your pride can destroy you.
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10 Greatest Hits Motown Initially Rejected
Motown became a hit-making machine by refusing to put out songs that didn't meet the highest standards of excellence. But sometimes it almost rejected songs that later became huge hits.
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Martha Reeves: From Motown Secretary to Vandellas Star
Martha Reeves became a Motown superstar. But she started with the company as a secretary, with no guarantee she'd ever be allowed to be a singer.
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How To Deal With a Guilty Conscience the Bible Way
A guilty conscience can make us miserable. But that's exactly what God intends! Here's how to handle it when your conscience won't let you alone.
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A Husband's Revenge - A Humorous Flash Fiction Short Story
Martin's wife wasn't taking care of him the way she should, and he was determined to do something about it!
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Perry Mason: The Case of the Silent Black Judge and More
From a mysterious black judge to multiple cases that Mason actually lost, here are interesting facts about the "Perry Mason" TV series.
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How to Protect Your Dog From Heatstroke This Summer
The “lazy, crazy, hazy days of summer” can be great fun for both humans and their dogs, but owners are often unaware of the danger excessive heat poses to their pets.
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Preventing Deaths of Despair Among White People: Hope From the Black Experience
Working class white people are dying far sooner than they should, apparently because of despair at their life circumstances. But the experience of African Americans provides hope.
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The Confederate Flag: Why “Heritage, Not Hate” Is Irrelevant
The symbolism of the Confederate flag is defined by its repellent history, not the belief of its supporters that it has nothing to do with racism, but symbolizes the best in Southern heritage.
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5 Legal Issues Your Company’s BYOD Policy Must Address
Both employees and employers benefit when workers use their own personal smartphones, laptops, and other devices on the job. But companies must protect themselves from potential legal liabilities.
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Airbag Safety: How to Avoid SRS Airbag Deployment Injuries
Here are some precautions drivers and passengers can take to avoid being injured by airbag deployment.
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Refusal To Use CPAP Puts Blacks With Sleep Apnea At Risk
Encouragement for African Americans to make use of a life-saving therapy that is often neglected.
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Wikipedia Can Be Unreliable: Known Errors Not Corrected
Is Wikipedia a reliable source of accurate information? Most of the time, it is. But there are times when it definitely is not.
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African Americans in WW2: The Story of Sgt. Franklin Williams and Ellen Harden
This article shares the story behind the iconic WW2 photo of Sgt Franklin Williams sharing a soda with his "best girl" Ellen Harden.
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How to Set Personal Boundaries to Resist Temptation
How to resist temptation by setting boundaries for your personal conduct.
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The Stage Door Canteen and African Americans in WW2
For African Americans in WW2, the Stage Door Canteen was one place where they were not discriminated against. For them, that was what democracy was all about.
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Research Says Just Seeing the Confederate Flag Triggers Racism
Sociological research demonstrates that when Whites are exposed to the Confederate flag, it causes them to react more negatively toward Blacks.
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Time Advisor: A Sci-Fi Time Travel Short Story
Dr. Virginia Shepherd was Doug's doctoral adviser. She tried to direct his research in acceptable directions, but he insisted on going his own way, with tragic results. A Sci-Fi time travel story.
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Atheists Disregard Scientific Evidence of God
Is there a God? Atheism argues there’s no scientific proof that God exists. In reality, atheists willfully blind themselves to a profusion of compelling evidence that God does exist.
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The Fall of Richmond in the American Civil War: The Inside Story
What was it like in the capital city of the Confederacy when it fell to the hated Yankees, as depicted in the Civil War diaries of residents of the city?
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When Confederates Saluted Ulysses S. Grant Instead of Shooting Him in the Civil War
At Chattanooga, Confederate soldiers were only yards away from Ulysses S. Grant, the most important Union general in the Civil War. But instead of shooting him, they lined up to salute him.
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My Sleep Study Experience: Overnight Test for Sleep Apnea
A sleep study may help you stop snoring and start sleeping through the night. Here's what the experience of having a sleep study was like for me.
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The Ruth Pelke Story: How Her Grandson Forgave Her Killer
After Ruth Pelke was viciously murdered by 15-year-old Paula Cooper, Ruth’s grandson, Bill Pelke, forgave Cooper and fought against the sentence that made the teen the youngest death row inmate.
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Why the South Loved General Sherman Before the Civil War
Before the Civil War, William T. Sherman helped found the military academy that became Louisiana State University. He was still loved by Confederate former students even as they fought against him.
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NFL Star Reggie White: Death Due to Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea was a major contributor to NFL star Reggie White's death at age 43. What is sleep apnea, and how is it treated?
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How to Archive Your Online Articles
Here’s how writers can keep their files safe and available online when a writing site is about to shut down.
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How Ulysses S. Grant Overcame Depression and Addiction to Win the Civil War
In 1854 U. S. Grant left the army under a cloud of depression and alcohol addiction. When the Civil War began he was a store clerk whom the army didn't want back. But once given a chance, he rose to command the entire army.
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5 Biblical Steps to Controlling Anger
God's way of anger management: how the Bible says we can control our anger instead of allowing it to control us.
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Using Wubi to Transition From Windows XP to Lubuntu Linux
How to employ WUBI, the Windows Ubuntu Installer, as the the quickest and easiest way to migrate from Windows XP to Lubuntu.
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Using Chrome Remote Desktop to Replace LogMeIn Free
Here’s how to install and use Google’s free remote access software to centrally control your remote computers.
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Robert Smalls: A Civil War Hero’s Fight for Racial Equality
Robert Smalls’ capture of a Confederate ship made him a Civil War hero. But during Reconstruction, he fought just as heroically for equal rights for African Americans.
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How Robert Smalls Seized a Ship to Escape From Slavery to Freedom
During the American Civil War, Robert Smalls became a national hero by capturing a Confederate ship and using it to carry himself and other slaves to freedom.
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Samuel Upham: The Counterfeiter Who Helped Win the Civil War
Samuel Upham ran a perfectly legal counterfeiting business during the Civil War that helped destroy the value of Confederate money and hastened the collapse of the Southern economy.
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5 Things the Bible Teaches About Handling Anger
Anger can be one of the most powerful and destructive emotions in our human experience, but the Bible teaches us how to handle it safely.
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Abraham Lincoln's Masterclass in Leadership: Letters to Civil War Generals
Abraham Lincoln set a high standard for leadership as he used letters to mentor his generals in the Civil War.
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Why Frederick Douglass Despised, Then Loved Abraham Lincoln
To abolition activist Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln's commitment to ending slavery seemed weak and vacillating. But after the two men met, Douglass grew to appreciate Lincoln's true merit.
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Hugh Mulzac: First Black Captain of a WW2 Liberty Ship
Overcoming fierce racial discrimination, Hugh Mulzac became the first African American to command a Liberty Ship in World War II.
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How Abraham Lincoln Fired General John C. Fremont
John Charles Fremont was a great explorer but a poor Civil War general. His attempts to evade being replaced required Lincoln to take extraordinary measures to fire him.
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Why Abraham Lincoln Refused to Respect Jefferson Davis
Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, never once acknowledged Jefferson Davis as the president of the Confederate States. Here’s why.
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General George G. Meade: Hero of Gettysburg or Goat?
Did General George Gordon Meade, Union commander at Gettysburg, miss a golden opportunity to end the Civil War in 1863 by failing to cut off Robert E. Lee’s retreat?
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The Fall of Vicksburg: Turning Point of the Civil War
The Civil War Battle Of Vicksburg gave the North a great strategic advantage and brought US Grant to the top among Union generals, positioning him to finally win the war.
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A Bible Perspective on the Sudden Death of a Friend
The sudden death of a friend brings pain but reaffirms our hope in Christ
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How Tokyo Rose, Iva Toguri, Was Falsely Convicted of Treason
This is the true story of how Japanese-American Iva Toguri D'Aquino was unjustly convicted of treason after WW2 because of her broadcasts of Japanese propaganda as the infamous Tokyo Rose.
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What Caused the Civil War According to the Confederates?
States' rights or slavery? Here's what Confederates themselves said were the grievances that caused the South to secede from the Union, making the Civil War inevitable.
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Football Player Falsely Accused: The Brian Banks Story
Brian Banks was a high school football star when he was falsely accused of rape. After spending five years in prison, he was completely exonerated. And now he has a chance to play in the NFL.
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First Black Female Naval Officers: Frances Wills, Harriet Pickens
This is the story of Frances Wills, Harriet Pickens, and Mildred McAfee–Three pioneering female officers who helped integrate the US Navy.
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Audrey Hepburn Resurrected for a New TV Commercial—Is This a Good Thing?
An Audrey Hepburn commercial advertising chocolate candy was authorized by her heirs. It's a magnificent technical achievement, but is this really something we ought to be comfortable with?
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How to Get Back Up When You’ve Messed Up
We all mess up in various ways, and the guilt and shame can be devastating. Here's how the Bible says we can recover from our mess-ups, and get back on track in our lives.
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Freedom of Religion vs LGBTQ+ Rights: The Julea Ward Case
Affirm LGBTQ+ clients in their lifestyle choice or leave! Those were the choices Christian counseling student Julea Ward faced when her faculty demanded she approve same-sex relationships when counseling homosexuals.
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Are the Miracles in the Bible Real? Did Miracles Really Happen?
Miracles are presented in the Bible as if they actually happened. Are those claims believable? Here's how the Bible itself defends its credibility regarding miracles. Let's find out if miracles are real.
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Who Was W.E.B. Du Bois?
Author of "The Souls of Black Folk" and a founder of the NAACP, W.E.B. Du Bois was a scholar, writer, and activist who had a profound and continuing impact on American society.
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What Is Love in the Bible?
The Bible definition of love includes four different words, storge, phileo, eros, and agape, to differentiate the different types of love.
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Henry "Box" Brown: The Slave Who Mailed Himself to Freedom
Henry "Box" Brown escaped from slavery in Richmond, Virginia by hiding himself inside an express package and sending the box as freight to Philadelphia.