The aftermath of a horrific bombing in Manchester was still in the news when another terrorist attack occurred in London. These happened in “safe” parts of the world. Statistically these areas are safe, with strict gun laws, CCTV, effective Police forces and stable governments. Terrorists have been able to carry out attacks again and again […]

Why do they make such a big deal about Easter? The Sunday before and the week leading up to Easter Sunday are bigger than Christmas in many countries. Here in the US, special events are scheduled all week. My sister-in-law said a lot of businesses will be closed on Easter Sunday, so we should make

I commented on a Facebook post the other day and was immediately attacked by several people. I encountered that trouble on a page for foreigners married to Filipinas with over 5000 members. I wasn’t surprised that some disagreed with me, but their comments were harsher than expected. Some of the attackers claimed to be atheist.

Why is it called Good Friday? It wasn’t good for JESUS. He had been up all night after praying in such anguish that drops of blood fell from his brow and then He was arrested and taken before the High Priest. He was questioned, mocked, and accused by the religious leaders and slapped by a

As I heard of another earthquake in Alaska, it made me wonder why people want to live there. A major earthquake caused millions in damage and killed hundreds of people in 1964 and they have brutally cold winters. Surely people could move to a place that doesn’t have earthquake threats and a milder climate. Similar