I know that the blacks, take them half enlightened and ignorant, are more humane and merciful than the most enlightened and refined European that can be found in all the earth.

In contrast, the 'Old Europe' channels were showing film from reporters who had embedded themselves at the wrong end of the Baghdad blitz and the Basra bombardment. These films depicted the shattered homes, the killed and grieving civilians and the infrastructure chaos our armed forces are creating daily. Since this footage (none of it bearing the al-Jazeera logo) clearly exists, why does the Western media studiously ignore it or, when confronted by it, claim it to be Iraqi propaganda.

Lord, please give me big ears and a thoughtful mind. Teach me to ask well and see it through other’s eyes.

Leadership is building a bridge that connects the vision with the purpose, in order to empower those who are around us.

Our government has made a whole lot of promises that, in the long run, it cannot possibly keep without huge tax increases.

Karate is not about winning over others. It is about winning over one's self. Ultimately, the most challenging opponents we face reside from within - our hang-ups, our insecurities, our prejudices. Overcome these and you will have truly won.

Church should be a place where love is evident, God delivers, lives are changed, hearts are healed, and families restored.