Leading with Humility Article by Dennis Call Last month we saw the powerful impact of the humble and discerning leadership of John Newton in the life of William Wilberforce, and the abolition of slavery in the British Empire in the 19th century. Newton could have sought to create a photo copy of himself in his …
Leaving a Selfless Legacy Article by Dennis Call The height of European colonialism was reached in the second half of the 18th century, as nations from across the continent established their rule around the globe. For the British empire, slavery was a key component of achieving their global dominance and would continue to be important …
That Others May Live Article by Dennis Call As the new year begins, I’m reminded of the selfless service of U.S. Airforce Pararescue Jumpers. These airmen have the unique mission of recovering aircraft pilots from all services after they’ve been shot down or crashed, both in training and in combat. PJs as they are more …
A Christmas Truce Article by Dennis Call World War I, or the Great War as it became known, killed or wounded more than 25 million people between 1914 and 1918. Considered by many historians to be the first modern war, the Great War saw the mobilization of more than 60 million Europeans who at the …
Praising God in Thanksgiving Article by Dennis Call Thanksgiving in the United States dates back to the Colonial period of American history and the 1621 celebration at Plymouth Plantation. It was here that settlers hosted a three-day celebration of a successful growing season. It became an official holiday in 1863, at the height of the …
