By Mark Kodama I. When King Bela of Hungary marched his army to the Sajo River on April 10, 1241, he knew the Mongols were near. He knew the Mongols were not warriors with whom to be trifled. He could be bear being called a coward; but he did not want to be … Continue reading The Trial of King Bela
The Bard
By Mark Kodama I. When Nicanor the Bard returned home from the wars in Asia, he was restless. He had made a fortune many times over only to lose everything, save his life. When he left Greece, he was a penniless young man. When he returned, he was a penniless middle-aged man. So he told … Continue reading The Bard
Our Winning Season
By Mark Kodama 1. The nice thing about a small town is that its people always take care of you. So when my big brother Pete was injured in the football game, he did not have to worry. God is always teaching you something. My parents are local lawyers. My mom only works part time … Continue reading Our Winning Season
The Battle of Acre
By Mark Kodama Madam Eglantyne, the Believer The Knights of Acre He was not afraid to die for Christ. At long last, crashed rather than conquered by spears, stones and lances, he sank to the ground and joyfully passed to heaven with the martyr’s crown, triumphant. It was indeed a gentle death with … Continue reading The Battle of Acre
The Easter Feast
By Mark Kodama Specters from the past haunt my nights, Sitting silently at the Easter feast. Those once hosts are now guests; They eat no meat but only watch. They do not speak but only listen. I do not fear these familiar faces. But know I will join them soon, For life and death … Continue reading The Easter Feast
Prince of Peace
By Mark Kodama Birth of Jesus Christ Prince of Peace, Son of God, Son of Man, Virgin birth in a trough in Bethl’hem Bring the word of the Lord to wick’d man. The Lord’s Angel to Mary did say, Call the Son “Jesus” on Christmas day. He is Emanuel, light of our way. … Continue reading Prince of Peace
Academy of the Heart And Mind 