Jimmy Stewart:  Patriot and Actor Pt. 4 of 4

Jimmy Stewart:  Patriot and Actor Pt. 4 of 4

Part 3 reported on Mr. Stewart’s difficulty getting out of Hollywood and into a combat flying roll, coming to England and his promotions, his leader-ship, and Operation Argument in February, 1944.  On March 22, 1944 approaching aircraft manufacturing facilities...
Jimmy Stewart:  Actor and Patriot Pt. 3 of 4

Jimmy Stewart:  Actor and Patriot Pt. 3 of 4

Part 2 reported Stewart’s time at Princeton University, his interest in flying and the theater, his relationships with women, and moving toward military service.  Seeking a commercial pilot license, Stewart had to:  Execute a succession of figure eights...
Jimmy Stewart:  Actor & Patriot Pt. 2 of 4

Jimmy Stewart:  Actor & Patriot Pt. 2 of 4

Part 1 reports on the making of the Christmas movie “It’s a Wonderful Life,”  Mr. Stewart’s post World War II return to Hollywood, his childhood, and his budding interest in theater.   Too weak to take on a more vigorous summer job, Jimmy teamed up with...
Jimmy Stewart:  Actor & Patriot Pt. 1 of 4

Jimmy Stewart:  Actor & Patriot Pt. 1 of 4

Jimmy Stewart is a beloved actor of pre-and-post World War II in America.  He was a great American, but with the normal weaknesses to which all flesh is prone.  Here’s the skinny.  Good Guy   Ask anyone to describe Jimmy Stewart and they’re likely...
Gratitude Perfumes Everything*

Gratitude Perfumes Everything*

Where does gratitude rank on your list of godly virtues? Right up there with obedience, love, faith, hope, joy, patience and longsuffering?  Or is gratitude second tier;  important, but not crucial.  Down there with hospitality and cheerfulness—nice but...