Introduction Abraham Lincoln lived in a world very different from ours.The United States was divided by civil war. Slavery remained embedded in law and society. The survival of the Union was uncertain. Decisions made in Washington could determine whether millions remained enslaved, whether armies continued fighting, and whether the constitutional system … [Read more...] about Abraham Lincoln Leadership Lessons: 5 Modern Stories
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Joan of Arc: 5 Modern Stories About Faith and Courage
Introduction Joan of Arc’s story raises questions that still follow us more than six centuries after her death.How do we know when a calling is real? Does success prove that we are right? What do we owe the people whose sacrifices helped us succeed? When personal conscience clashes with institutional authority, who should yield? And what happens when the … [Read more...] about Joan of Arc: 5 Modern Stories About Faith and Courage
Joan of Arc: Did God Really Speak to Her?
Introduction Joan of Arc lived only about nineteen years, yet few lives have created so many unanswered questions.She said heavenly voices told her to help save France and bring Charles VII to Reims for his coronation. Against almost every expectation of her age, a teenage village girl entered a war, gained access to a future king, inspired experienced … [Read more...] about Joan of Arc: Did God Really Speak to Her?
Heaven’s Inquiry: The Two Questions That Define Your Eternity
Imagine standing at the gates of the next world, where the boundaries of earthly existence fade away, and you are faced with two simple yet profound questions asked by God Himself: 'Did you enjoy your life?' and 'Were you kind to others?' These questions transcend all boundaries of race, culture, and creed, touching the very essence of our human experience and … [Read more...] about Heaven’s Inquiry: The Two Questions That Define Your Eternity