You think it started in Kabul. Pull up a log. In 468 Rome lost half its fleet to boats with nobody aboard, and the empire had eight years of life left in it.
The Fall of Rome Began at Cape Bon. America’s Began in the Strait of Hormuz.
Doubling Down When the Odds Are Stacked Against: The Story of Matt Phillips and Phillips Brewing
Behind every great craft beer is a story of grit, debt, and stubby bottles that wouldn’t stay gone. When Matt Phillips ran out of shrink wrap, he nearly shut down his brewery. This is the messy, human story of how Phillips Brewing was built—one stubborn, high-interest decision at a time.
A Voice in the Deep
On a perfect August afternoon at Durrance Lake, I spotted strangers in trouble—thirty meters out, one already lost beneath the surface. In muddy water, a voice urged me: Go deeper. What followed was a desperate, minute-long dive, a rescue, and a reminder that God works through willing hands.
Bleeding Streets and Burning Faith: My Three Days in Tachilek
Tachilek doesn’t want to be found, but once you’re there, it’s unforgettable—hot, raw, and riddled with discomfort. A place where wild dogs roam and red spit stains the streets from locals chewing betel nut. It’s where hope meets despair, and survival is a grim dance played out daily.
Notes Beyond the Map 