Trophy (n.) There are two types of sports families. One type that carries a strong disdain for “participation trophies” and one that sees the beauty in congratulating everyone for best effort. If you are within a sports family, know that I have appreciation for both ends of the spectrum! I know that we can all …
Economics is usually a concerning topic. When we hear the word, we may think of the negative trends regarding inflation, the housing market, gas prices, and so on. These terms are just words, but what they represent carries a very real weight in the lives of the typical consumer. Saying this, economics is such a …
Have you ever heard of the Treaty of Tordesillas? If you have, you probably know that it is one of, if not the one, worst land deals of all time between two countries. This treaty also inaugurated the stark cultural differences between Brazil and the rest of South America. In 1494, two years after Christopher …
2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. This verse is in direct connection to the subject found in verse 17. Hymenaeus and Philetus have broken from the sound doctrine given by …
Fat Joe~ “Yesterday’s price is not today’s price.” No, I am not promoting the philosophy and ethics of rapper Fat Joe, but in passing I once heard this quote. I can affirm however that this quote reflects culture and society briefly with one short sentence. This is the way the world operates- Supply and demand. …