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November 10, 2014

Happy 239th Birthday Marines!

Happy 239th Birthday Marines: A Message from the Commandant of the Marine Corps In his birthday greeting 70 years ago, General Alexander Vandegrift, our 18th Commandant, noted that, “A birthday is a fitting time to peer backward – and forward.” That year, Marines reflected on an extraordinary year in combat during their amphibious drive across the Pacific. Despite the challenges and the horrific conditions, Marines prevailed at Guam, Saipan, and Peleliu. On 10 November 1944, Marines looked back with pride on their accomplishments – confident in their ability to meet future challenges. In 2004, 20,000 Marines deployed to Al Anbar…

Wordless Wednesday: Evening Chores

November 6, 2014

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Wordless Wednesday: Evening Chores

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Review: The New American Herbal by Stephen Orr

November 5, 2014

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Review: The New American Herbal by Stephen Orr

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Special thanks to the publisher for providing a review copy of this book. Over the last few years, we’ve been incorporating more and more natural health practices into our lives. I’ve been studying aromatherapy, essential oils, herbs… as we try to blend modern medicine with natural health and home care. One of the things that I’ve really been missing in my home library is a solid resource for herbs, so I was happy when I was given the opportunity to review this book. The New American Herbal begins with a look into the basics of working with herbs. It covers…

Review: Nelson’s Illustrated Bible Dictionary

November 3, 2014

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Review: Nelson’s Illustrated Bible Dictionary

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Special thanks to the publishers for providing a copy of this book for review purposes. Book Description: Nelson’s Illustrated Bible Dictionary is the most comprehensive and up-to-date Bible dictionary available. With a fresh new look and updated photographs, this new and enhanced edition is a wealth of basic study information with more than 7,000 entries plus more than 500 full-color photographs, maps, and pronunciation guides. About the Editor and Contributors: Ronald F. Youngblood is Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew Emeritus, Bethel Seminary San Diego. F.F. Bruce (1910-1990) was Rylands Professor of Biblical Criticism and Exegesis, University of Manchester in…