Month: December 2016
Honoring the Prince of Peace with Peace
For parts of five years, opposing soldiers dug into trenches all across Europe. World War I would claim the lives on nearly one million military…
Christmas in World War I
Christmas is not only a time for remembering the birth of Jesus, but it’s also a time when many of us get together with family…
Fighting in the Trenches
1914 marked the beginning of a war unlike anything the world had ever seen. Soon thousands of troops had amassed on the front lines across…
Using Your Tools In Another Trade
Some crop farmers may take on extra work in the winter once the harvest is complete. For farmers near Waterloo, Iowa, they came to work…
The Big Winter Harvest in Iowa
The state of Iowa is well known for harvesting a strong percentage of the nation’s corn and soybeans. Once upon a time, the state had…
From the NFL to the Farm
Jason Brown had no experience on the farm. In fact, his job seemed far removed from tilling the land. But then he felt a call…
A Call To Help Others
He was one of the best players at his position in the National Football League. At the height of his career though, he decided to…
A Family Lost In The Pacific
In the fall of 1942, the USS Juneau was sunk in the Pacific. On board were some young men from Waterloo, Iowa and their story…
Family Members On The Same Ship
The captain of the USS Juneau saw a potential problem. He had several members of the same families serving on his ship. He decided to…
Brothers From Waterloo
Immediately after the attack on Pearl Harbor, many young men across the nation immediately volunteered for the armed forces. That was the case for some…