Growing up, you may recall seeing wanted posters on the wall while standing in line at the post office with your parents. You may also remember television shows highlighting criminals who for one reason or another had made their way onto the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted...
As noted in a previous article, we consider the 2020 Presidential election to be the most important since 1864. It seems clear that the United States is at a crossroads in it’s history. We can keep striving toward a more perfect Union based on traditional values, or...
Some weeks are better than others. I suppose that’s true for everyone. This was a challenging week for me early on. I had a heavier workload than usual, and although things were completed well my heart was just a bit “off.” Part of it may have to do with all the...
The word “enemy” has an interesting etymological background. In some classical languages the literal meaning is “not a friend.” And yet, in usage the term generally refers to being hateful toward another and seeking to cause harm. For the purposes of this article,...
Today is a special day for our family. Our twenty-eight-year-old son is getting married this afternoon. Our Daughter, now twenty-nine, was married just about two years ago. We dearly love our son-in-law, and our soon-to-be daughter-in-law. We are truly thankful to the...
The Hebrew word often translated as “rebellious” in the Old Testament seems to have at its root the sense of bitterness. This makes sense. Those who rebel against something, such as authority, are not happy with the way things are. They want change. The difference...
I’m new to the world of social media. I’ve enjoyed using Instagram (IG) as a way to meet new people. We also use it to let members of the wider military, law enforcement, and security community know about Panoplia.org and the articles we post. When I run across an...
As you well know, this year has had more than its share of challenges. Millions have either lost their lives or been severely impacted in other ways by the global pandemic. There’s unrest and fighting in the streets, and many individuals are struggling with health...
Literary works penned by exceptional writers often stand the test of time. A few become classics and are enjoyed by generations of readers. Some of the best provide imagery that help us visualize important concepts. An outstanding example is a work known as “The...
