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Today in World War II History

70 Years Ago—Sept. 12, 1940: Nazis confine 500,000 Jews in the Warsaw ghetto. French schoolboys discover cave drawings in Lascaux Cave.
65 Years Ago—Sept. 12, 1945: In Singapore, Japanese forces in Southeast Asia officially surrender.

Today in World War II History

65 Years Ago—Sept. 11, 1945: Former Japanese Prime Minister Tojo attempts suicide to avoid war crimes trial, but fails.

Today in World War II History

70 Years Ago—Sept. 10, 1940: In London bombing raid, Luftwaffe accidentally bombs Chelsea, Victoria Station, and Buckingham Palace.

Caught in the Middle

Ever been caught in the middle? Ever felt you had no solution for your problem? Ever been in danger because of someone else's bad decision?

In 1 Samuel 25, Abigail faced this situation. Her husband, Nabal, denied a reasonable request from David, showing a lack of gratitude for David's protection—and insulting David to boot! She learned David planned to kill every male in Nabal's household. She was caught in the middle.

Abigail could have notified Nabal, let him arm himself, and let the bloodbat...

Today in World War II History

70 Years Ago—Sept. 9, 1940: RAF bombs Berlin, in first of 57 nights of bombing. Communist agitators "invade" Savoy Hotel in London.
65 Years Ago—Sept. 9, 1945: One million Japanese forces in China, Formosa, and North Vietnam surrender at Nanking. Canada reintroduces meat rationing to allow exports to Europe.

A Friend in the Storm - Part 3 - and Giveaway!

To celebrate the release of my friend Cheryl Ricker's new gift book, A Friend in the Storm, I'm posting a three-part series of devotions I wrote called "Through the Storm."

Leave a comment on any of the posts, and I'll enter your name in a drawing to win a copy of this lovely little book. A Friend in the Storm combines uplifting quotes, Bible verses, tasteful illustrations, and Cheryl's beautiful poetry to comfort someone going through hard times and point them to the best Friend ever.

Please b...

Today in World War II History

65 Years Ago—Sept. 8, 1945: US Cavalry enters Tokyo at 0800; Gen. Douglas MacArthur raises US flag over US embassy.

Today in World War II History

70 Years Ago—Sept. 7, 1940: London Blitz begins: Luftwaffe bombs London, kills 448, damages docks, razes East End in the first of 57 consecutive night raids; "invasion imminent" alarm is sounded—church bells are rung, bridges are blown, and mines are laid.
65 Years Ago—Sept. 7, 1945: Allied victory parade in Berlin.

Lessons from the 1940s - Labor Counts

On Labor Day I thought it was appropriate to honor the vital role of production in the Allied victory in World War II.

The United States was well situated to become the "Arsenal of Democracy." Other than a few random bombings from Japanese submarine-based planes and shellings from submarines, America was free from damage. The factories and shipyards functioned free from danger. The US also had a large industrial infrastructure with Yankee flexibility. Assembly lines for civilian cars and washi...

Today in World War II History

70 Years Ago—Sept. 6, 1940: King Carol II of Romania is forced by Fascists to abdicate his throne to his eighteen-year-old son, Michael, and flees after Fascist riots.
65 Years Ago—Sept. 6, 1945: US Navy occupies naval bases on Honshu, Japan.