He was born Lawrence Joshua Chamberlain – on September 8, 1828 – in a cottage near the family homestead in Brewer, Maine. Brewer was a farming and shipbuilding community. Chamberlain’s parents named him after the heroic Commodore James Lawrence who had immortalized the words: “Don’t give up the ship!” The eldest of five children, young […]
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The Civil Dozen — Part One
“There they come.” The Colonel squinted. The line of men came slowly up the road. One hundred and twenty men from the old Second Maine which had been disbanded. Unfortunately, these men had signed three-year agreements while the rest of the regiment had signed two-year agreements. When the old Second Maine had been disbanded, the […]
Two Dozen Basic Management Principles — Conclusion
Epilogue Since his Olympic success in 2008, Lopez Lomong has partnered with World Vision to offer care, support, and a better future to families in South Sudan recovering from a legacy of warfare. Through the 4 South Sudan project, The Lopez Lomong Foundation and World Vision are bringing hope to families who face the […]
Biblical Theology 102
Biblical Theology 102 Review The Scriptures The Scriptures must be understood and read as one book, written by one author (God), with one main subject (God’s plan of salvation through His Son Jesus Christ). Biblical Theology Biblical theology is, in effect, the study of the unity of the message of the Bible.Biblical […]
Two Dozen Basic Management Principles — Pt. 20
Chapter 18 Graduation The biggest moment of Lopez life did not take place in Beijing. His greatest moment came true nearly three years after the 2008 Beijing Olympics. To fully appreciate why December 16, 2011 was the greatest moment of his life, you must go back with him to Kimotong (Sudan) and Kakuma. His […]
Biblical Theology 101
Biblical Theology 101 Introduction Early in the 21st century, a British police officer went to visit a primary school, where he was asked to tell a story. He began by asking: “Who knocked down the walls of Jericho?” There was a long silence as the children shuffled nervously on their seats. Eventually, a little lad […]
Faith and Academia
Daniel Faith & Academia 1. Habakkuk Many speakers had lamented the wickedness of America. Some had warned of the need for repentance. Others had stressed the need for a spiritual revival. “Repent 2015” had been a rousing success. Nearly 500 religious leaders had agreed that the time for spiritual change in America was overdue. […]
Two Dozen Basic Management Principles — Pt. 19
Lopez thought he was nervous when he spoke to the Dream Team. He was really nervous when it came time to put on the strap for the flag and walk out into Beijing’s Olympic Stadium. The flag was huge, and the wind whipped down the tunnel where he waited for the signal to start walking. […]
James 1:19-27
The Response to the Word James 1:19-27 Introduction 1. The Word Late in the 19th century, two men living in London went to a meeting of their geographical society to hear about a recent trip to China. During the report, the speaker spoke of being in a village and inquiring if any Christians lived there. […]
Mark 10:32-52
The Savior’s Answer Mark 10:32-52 Introduction As we continue our study of Mark’s Gospel, we are back in Mark chapter 10. This chapter covers that period in Jesus’ messianic mission in which Jesus left Capernaum and began making His way to Jerusalem. During this trip, it is becoming apparent to many that His messianic […]