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Like us, you probably have Location Services turned off on your smartphone’s camera settings. If not, geolocation information is likely stored with your images. Sharing an image with this information embedded can reveal exactly where and when the image was taken. For...
The concept of a path is commonly used as a metaphor for the way that we journey through life. The Bible uses this imagery in several ways. In Psalm 16:11 David says that the Lord makes known to him the path of life. Proverbs 3:5-6 says that if we trust and submit to...
With the dawn of smartphones, getting from one place to another has become easy. Push a button, ask for driving or walking directions to a location, and we’re off. Without us even having to look at a map, our phones can guide us where we want to go with turn-by-turn...
Today is my 59th birthday. During a time of prayer and reflection in the Word this morning I was pondering the concept of time. I was thinking about how close I’m getting to the age of 60. As I thought about this, I realized that today is actually the first day of my...
Over the past few years we’ve been directly involved in seeking to resolve dozens of cases in which individuals have been detained overseas by repressive, authoritarian governments. These cases involved intense interrogation. It’s not unusual for such interrogation...
As a young boy I spent a great deal of time in the woods of New England. I loved exploring. I also enjoyed tracking animals. When I was lucky enough to find several deer with their young, I would sit quietly and observe them. During these youthful explorations I’d...
Modern technology has had a profound impact on the military, on law enforcement, and in personal security. I recall a tour guide at the Gettysburg National Military Park once telling me that if a few key commanders had access to a simple set of walkie-talkies, the...
The recent election results in the United States have left many devastated. I must admit that I, too, am profoundly saddened for our Country. Can it really be that a majority of our fellow citizens no longer hold life, liberty, and so many other traditional values to...
Have you ever watched a professional athlete and thought, “I could do that if I had the chance.” For most who’ve ever thought that, and who were given a chance, it became clear very quickly that there’s a significant disconnect between perception and reality. The same...
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