What is the most powerful muscle in the human body? The muscle that exerts the greatest force is the soleus, or calf muscle. It contracts to keep us standing upright and without it we would be unable to stand, let alone walk. The muscle that exerts the greatest pressure is the masseter, or jaw muscle.... Continue Reading →
The Responsibility of Freedom
Our nation was founded on the principle of freedom. We value our freedom and believe it's worth fighting for. Recently, however, I've noticed that the meaning of the word has begun to change. While people heatedly defend their personal freedoms, it seems that many have forgotten what freedom really means. The ideals of liberty, equality,... Continue Reading →
Saved Through Surrender
Do you ever think that we are our own worst enemy? This question occurred to me after hearing comparisons between COVID vaccination and the atrocities of the Holocaust. We should be resisting evil and fighting injustice, but have we taken things too far? We no longer seem to know when to stop fighting. We have... Continue Reading →
You’re Not Alone
The number of people affected by anxiety and depression have been rising over the past decade. The isolation and stress of COVID only served to exacerbate this already alarming trend. The chronic stress of daily life has been leading to emotional exhaustion, with the greatest impact on the younger generations. As the level of stress... Continue Reading →
Church in Smyrna- Persecution
The church in Smyrna was heavily persecuted for 250 years. They lived in relative poverty in this rich city due to their lowered social status and victimization. They were persecuted by Romans and Jews alike and many were put to death for their faith. This is one of 2 churches addressed that did not come... Continue Reading →