From middle school all the way up to my collegiate track career, I remember the feelings of anticipation and apprehension that preceded the coming Track and Field season. I also remember that the feeling did not dissipate at the arrival of the Track season, but rather was amplified prior to every meet. But nothing compares …
“Alea iacta est!” To many, this may appear merely gibberish or some form of mad gab. But I assure you, these words carry meaning. In fact, the words were proclaimed as world history as we know it was altered. On January 10, 49 B.C. Julius Caesar spoke these words as he crossed a narrow stream …
When I was younger, I remember how saturated the Christian media was with questions such as, “Would you die for Christ?” and or “If the situation were to arise, would you deny Jesus in your last moments?” There are hundreds of variations to these questions and upon reflection I believe I know why these questions …