Why did Baseball Great, Jackie Robinson, refuse to quit playing baseball?

The money? The Stardom?  Listen to his story and you'll see why.  But it's not what you're expecting to hear.

The powerful lesson to learn in this story is this.  Who you are, what you do, what you make of yourself, that others are always watching and following you.

The lesson in the story today is for all of us, others will follow us, good or bad, even your own young son.

Apart from defense, other purposes of the Great Wall have included border controls, allowing the imposition of duties on goods transported along the Silk Road, regulation or encouragement of trade and the control of immigration and emigration.

So, what's so wrong with the United States having a wall for our immigration law?

It was my birthday - the day before Christmas and all was set.  But then, God changed the Plans and gave me an amazing unexpected birthday gift that you won't believe.

It's Christmas time, but do you really know the story of Christmas and the reason we have the celebration? 

Listen and remember why!

Have you heard this story? 

The most amazing story of 1 day in World War I when the war became peace.

What would you do if you were told you only had a short time to live?  Would you go find somewhere to lie down and just wait for that time to come or would you start living your life each day to the fullest. 

This is what I was told years ago and I decided to start my bucket list and to live each day like it was my last.  Here is a story that happened to me while hunting on one Thanksgiving weekend. I thank God every day that He gave me the strength to go on and be thankful for the days I had.

There is a very important someone in our history today that we can learn from. Some have given up on our America today, but John Winthrop didn't give up and had a vision for America.

Take a listen and tell me what you think.

What shall we do in times of our own trouble?  Should we let ourselves feel down or help someone in need and be thankful for what we have.  This story is about Squanto and his hardship and how he turned things around for the good and helped people who needed him.

Did you know that one Halloween night in our America, over 1 million people were convinced that aliens had landed and were about to destroy us all?

If you think your vote won't count because the news are saying it is a sure win, then don't complain if you don't step up and do your part.

The idea of treating others the way you would want to be treated yourself (the Golden Rule) may be good for our lives, but how about the Golden Rule in business?  How does that work out?  This story is about one man, J.C. Penney, who proved it could work.

Most everywhere you go today, there's a pillar or a statue or a monument standing to honor someone.  We are told that these were built to honor someone who did a great work in their lives.  Question - if one was built to honor you, and your life so far, what would it look like?

In our lives today, just how do we rise above all of the forces and obstacles at work to keep us down?  Here's how - Get in the Wheelbarrow!

What did our founding fathers stand for?  What were the morals and virtues that they used to build our nation and what would they say if they visited it today.

Where were you on this day?

When we think of all the times that God has saved our America. What comes to our mind most is our American Revolution.  But there was another time, a very dramatic time, that God showed who's side He was on. 

Listen to this story.

When George Washington was a teenager, he wanted to make a good impression on his elders. Good manners were important to him.

That’s what Washington’s rules of civility and decent behavior reflect. The rules are about focusing on other people, instead of just thinking of our own narrow self-interest. In addition, they’re about being willing to make small sacrifices for the sake of living in a community and getting along well with others.

Some have come to believe that the nickname for Abraham Lincoln was just a made up name for him to use as a politician - but that is not true.

Abraham Lincoln did something in his community at only age 16 that was so amazing, so honest, that from that point forward, he was known in his community and then eventually, around the world as "Honest Abe".  

Take a listen and make sure your children hear and understand this story.

What happened before Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong actually took that historical walk is perhaps even more amazing, but so few ever knew it even happened. Take a listen to this story.

Take Me Out To The Ballgame and don’t even think about trying to burn our US Flag on the ball field! 

The story of Rick Monday.

Who wrote the song "Amazing Grace" and the story behind the song.

If you knew you were going soon, what would your last words be?  Take a listen to these last words by Thomas Jefferson.

When we think about our Founding Fathers, and their fight for a Free America, we find ourselves concluding that the hardest part of making our Nation was the actual War that took place. But don’t be too quick to think that once our American Revolution was over that the hardest part was over – that’s just not true. Why? Because they were determined to make an all-new Nation owned by “We the People”, not run by a few at the top. This caused our Nation’s document authors, with the Great Help of Almighty God, to invent something all new - “This Great Invention – America”. On this 4 th of July Special Program I am taking us all on a new adventure – to give to us the true and exciting “back story” of how our Founders came to invent America.

The 56 signors were there to sign, but there was someone else there.  A mystery man and no one knew who it was.  

This Memorial Day special, “The Price Paid for Freedom”, has been produced to honor all our Veterans,

but it gives a special “final salute” to so many of our WWII Vets who are leaving us by the 1,000’s every day.

It is truly my deepest honor to help tell the true stories of these who are part of what has come to be known as

“Our Greatest Generation”.

Each telling their own story in their own words.

Minutemen were a small hand-picked elite force which were required to be highly mobile and able to assemble quickly. Minutemen were selected from militia muster rolls by their commanding officers.  

We live in a society today that's always working to convince us that hard and difficult things are bad and the way we should always seek is the easy way - that somehow, easy is best. But that's not really true.  Would you be shocked if I told you that the difficulties that come upon you in your life could be good for you.

Is it true that all the glitters is not gold?  We sure think that the riches are all good and glittery.  But is big money always the answer or does it sometimes bring it's own troubles.

The biggest mistake that we can make in our work to "Save Our America" is to think that the job we need to do is up to someone else. What are you doing to save our America?

What did our founding fathers insist must be legally unlawful that our nation's leaders have made lawful and each of us must participate each year.

Listen to this story

Roy "Wrong Way" Riegels played for the University of California, Berkeley football team from 1927 to 1929. His wrong-way run in the 1929 Rose Bowl is often cited as the worst blunder in the history. Listen to what he did with what happened to him. It is amazing!!!!!!

In our world's history, there have been some nations that have been considered to be the greatest of the nations. America is one such country. But did all the greatest countries get their greatness in the same way? Our founding fathers were quick to note that the greatness of America was because of God's Mighty Help. So, question - "If America has become a great nation because of God's Help, will we remain great the more we turn away from Him as a nation?"

Sometimes we forget that so many before us, even today, are dying for our freedom.  This is one such story.

Often, I find myself asking this question "what have I done, what have I given to assure freedom for our America?"

Sometimes the angels fly so close you can hear the flutter of their wings.

It's hard growing up, but the hardest time is when you are a little awkward and others make fun of you.  Listen to this story and see how you can spread a little cheer to someone who may be feeling this way.

When we think of war, we only think of hardship, suffering and death.  But even in the midst of war, can there be those "moments" where peace somehow prevails, if even for one day.  

The story today is one of the most amazing war stories I have ever told.  It is the true WWI story when foes became friends on Christmas.

Have you ever lost your way?  Separated from your family or friends  and felt alone?  Listen to this story.

Who was Squanto? What does he have to do with the Pilgrims?  Listen and find out.

How close are we to losing our greatness?  Can America lose it's greatness?  

Listen to this story and see why our veterans are so important to our freedom and keeping our America safe.

Have you ever thought of the things that these Presidents had in common?  Listen to this story.

Halloween night in America is a big business.  On Halloween, the haunted houses are full and some of the biggest theatre box successes are horror films.

But did you know that one Halloween night in our America, over 1 million people were convinced that aliens had landed and were about to destroy us all?  Here's the true story of Halloween night in America, 1938.

There are some today who are down on America because of the present difficult conditions in our country. They believe that life in America should always be easy and prosperous, and when things get tough they want to complain. 

Have you ever thought you were going to be rich when you were younger?  Listen to this story and see how you can be fooled easily.

In my various speeches and programs, I talk a lot about our Founding Fathers and what they stood for.  Listen to a number of the ideals that they stood for and see if some of them sound very familiar.

If there a monument built in your honor that represented who you are.  What would that monument look like?

For some of us, monument would not be very impressive.  Take a listen and learn why the monument built in honor of George Washington is a Pillar.

Do you aspire in your life to do great things?  Do you look for ways to make a difference, a positive, not just for you, but for all around you?  This story is the perfect illustration of what will happen to you when you begin your journey.  But listen carefully to the story then the man is instructed to get in the wheelbarrow.

Would you stand for something that was wrong?  Would you quit if there was danger involved? Listen to what happened in 1939 to change what was happening.

What would you say the most unusual job in the world is.  I have had some pretty unusual jobs myself while in college. 

Why did George Washington depend on God to help him and his troops fight?  What do we really know about George Washington?

If you’re like me you’re one of the lucky ones, born and raised in the 50’s and 60’s when life was a lot simpler and us kids didn’t think we knew so much, so we asked our parents.

What do you remember growing up?

It happened on July 20, 1969 and to this day, most still do not know what happened.  Listen to this.

In our nation today, there are several help wanted signs.  Would you ever think to apply to deliver mail by riding a horse?  Listen to this story.

It was truly one of the most amazing events in all of our world history.  Do we know this today? If we know, do we really care? 

Maybe the not remembering, not caring today is why we are in trouble as a nation.

There's a lot of talk today of our rights as U.S. citizens.  But rights can only work if we have one other piece of the puzzle.  What is it?  Listen to this. 

We all need to hear the true history stories of our nation, but what a better way to hear them?  The WWII Veterans telling their stories of war and what they lived through and why it made them stronger and better citizens.  We need to get their stories before the "Greatest Generation" have all left us.

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Walls are made of bricks because a brick is a powerful and strong material. But will a brick wall stand without something else to keep it together? 

No! No matter how strong the bricks are, the brick need something else - something called "mortar". It is the mortar that finishes the strengthening of a brick wall.

And it's the same thing in life. We can be strong as a brick, but to be strong enough to take on all the troubles  and challenges of life - we must have also the "mortar of life". 

What is the "Mortar of Life"? Take a listen.

What are we to do when our country is so busy working to help others from outside our country, while at the same time, not taking care of the needy in our own country.  That is wrong!

Here is a perfect example.

There is no doubt that America is a nation - the greatest in the world - perhaps the greatest ever.

But what happens if we are losing our greatness, and if we are how close are we from the end? 

I have been around over 70 years in America and I love this nation with all my heart, but I am very concerned.  Why?  Because with each new event and happening and rule made in our nation, we look less and less like the America I love.

Listen to this:

Am I the only one who sees it, or did you also notice something about the Presidential Inauguration just didn't look right. 

Is there anything that you feel strongly enough about that you would die for it?  A cause, a belief? 

Few of us today in America really know much of anything about sacrificing to the point of death, but there are stories in history that tell us amazing accounts of those who have suffered and died for a cause or belief.  One such story took place in 328 A.D. in a city high in the icy mountains of Armenia.

The story of an 8 year old boy who gets lost from his family at Christmas and to this day, believes the person who saved him was really an angel disguised as a policeman.  

Listen to the story and tell me what you think.

As you sit down with your family to eat your hearty Thanksgiving meal,

first serve them a dish with just 5 kernels of corn (It’s part of the story to come).

When they see the plate and react (oh yes they will!), let them hear or tell them

this story, ending with these simple final two words – BE THANKFUL !

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

With all the people, all the places all the experiences we have in our lives to remember, why do we still remember those people, the Pilgrims, who came to America all the way back in 1620 - exactly 400 years ago this week?  

I have my reason why I believe they are still in my memory, but please take a listen and tell me yourself why you chose to listen to this podcast, and why you still remember the Pilgrims.

Have a good listen, and pass it one.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Can Courage and Determination Overcome Absolute Power?  Listen to this story of one "washed up" 30 year old boxer who met that force in the ring.

Just how powerful is the emotion of fear?  This is one true story you won't believe. 

Did you know there was a time in our America when Russian missiles were delivered to Cuba, just 90 miles from Florida, atomic missiles set to be pointed, perhaps to be fired at America? 

If they built a monument for you, what would it look like?

Our next generation is the youth of our nation.  Are we teaching them to be good citizens or are we teaching them to be respectful?

Our nation was built with God's Help!  Why do we want to take Him out of the places where we need Him the most?

This is a memory that no one should forget! It brought our nation together and we need to remember how to come together as a nation in hard times.  

One Moment in America by Jerry Stewart

One Moment In America by Jerry Stewart

One Moment In America by Jerry Stewart

One Moment In America with Jerry Stewart

Take a listen to my "One Moment in America" and let me know your thoughts.

What would you say was the greatest invention every in our history? Listen to this story and see if you agree.

When they say "The women of today are taking over", what do they mean?

If the Declaration of Independence were written today, what would it say? 

Did anything good come out of the Civil War?  Here's one you may not know.

There were 56 delegates at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, but there was one mystery man there that day. It remains a mystery as to who he was, where he was from or why he was there. Listen to what Ronald Reagan said about the mystery man.

Why do we seek freedom?  Listen to this story-it may surprise you.

Does the government rule the people or do the people rule the government? How do the people make the change? 

They vote!!!!!!!

Listen to the way that "Red Skelton" describes the "Pledge of Allegiance". 

Do you know who broke the final vote on July 1, 1776 and how a very sick man made it to make that vote?

What does it mean to "Rally Around The Flag"?  What honor does it give us?

Why did our Founding Fathers give us these rights?  Did they ever think our nation would be where we are today?

We all wonder what our legacy will be in our family and in our history.  But do we have any control what our legacy will be?  Take this test to answer your own question - what will my monument look like? 

As we all know, Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president, was assassinated.  It is perhaps the most famous event in all our U.S. history.  

But did you know that prior to that assassination there had been at least one other foiled attempt on his life?  In fact, it was planned even before his first inauguration in 1860.  It came to be known as the "Baltimore Plot". 

We have come to believe that anything bad or unfavorable is not good, has no value, avoid at all cost. But is that true?, or is there something to be learned in the hard times that we would have never learned.