One gift from God, seen more clearly as we age, regards the connections we make with other believers. These connections are based in the Kingdom of God and accordingly have spiritual and eternal significance. It could be true in a broader sphere, but in my experience connections between believers can go far deeper than social… Continue reading Treasured Relationships
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The Inevitable Future
God is interested in His people, those who believe, because He opened their eyes and redeemed them through the blood of His only Son. The prince angel Michael is assigned to protect God's people. (Dan. 12: 1). The Hebrew prophets recount God's messages regarding the future. Numerous prophets foretell great trouble, natural disasters, and times… Continue reading The Inevitable Future
Fossil Fuel Fraud
How many trillions of barrels, each containing fifty-five gallons of crude oil, have been pumped out of the earth? This is the problem that the Democrat, Socialist, Liberal and Humanist are now complaining about and basing their predictions of future destruction upon. Who put these trillions of gallons of oil in the earth? Why was… Continue reading Fossil Fuel Fraud
Birth Order
There is a theory that common personality preferences exist among people based on whether they were first born, last born, only child, or middle child. The general public believes this theory is true. My wife is a great advocate of this theory and uses it to explain conflicts and preferences she observes in our children… Continue reading Birth Order
Music and Religion
We were chatting on the sailboat, I mentioned that I liked R.E.M., particularly, their big hit, "Losing my Religion". Later, in our conversation a remark was made that listening to a song about losing ones religion was bad. I never forgot that comment, although I didn't believe it had any merit, at least as I… Continue reading Music and Religion
Suffering Our Leaders
Every Believer is being conformed into the image of the Lord Yeshua. (Rom. 8: 29). This means the congregation of believers will experience what Yeshua did, though not necessarily every believer in every aspect. For example, only a few may be martyred, beaten to the point of death, or perform miracles, but many will speak… Continue reading Suffering Our Leaders
The Perfect Man
Throughout human history there has been only one perfect man. Many have made claims of greatness and some to divinity, like the Caesar, but they have all died. Herod whipped up his audience so much that they began to shout that he was divine, but scripture tells us that he relished the thought and immediately… Continue reading The Perfect Man
Sargent Alvin C. York
This simple man became an celebrated hero, awarded the Medal of Honor, for his action in WWI. He was born in 1887, in the mountains of Tennessee's Cumberland plateau. He was poor and lived a rough and tough life until he was dramatically saved in a revival meeting. He became a devout believer. When he… Continue reading Sargent Alvin C. York
Interview With a Believer
This is an interview with a believer who is typical, rather than ordinary, as no Believers life will be ordinary due to the supernatural influence of the Almighty God. I put brackets around my questions to distinguish them from the responses. [Your story is somewhat unique in that you never seemed to go through a… Continue reading Interview With a Believer
The Bookshop (2017)
This movie stars Emily Mortimer, Bill Nighy, and Patricia Clarkson. It is set in 1959, in a quaint seaside location near London and is a story about a persons dream and courage in the face of adversity. Bill Nighy is one of my favorite actors and doesn't disappoint in this film. It is rather slow… Continue reading The Bookshop (2017)
Living in Yeshua
"This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit." (1 John 4: 13). This is an answer to a commonly asked question, that arises again and again, though we may know it at some level. David, begged the Lord, "Do not cast me… Continue reading Living in Yeshua
Crockett’s Own Story
Recorded history may be more awash with opinion than fact. Of course, movies and TV shows are designed to exaggerate and embellish stories for entertainment purposes, but an honest man's own account will bear up against the cross examination of opinion. I found "A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett" to be an interesting… Continue reading Crockett’s Own Story
David Crockett
David Crockett wrote a narrative biography of his life in 1835. Unable to abtain a ready copy of it, I picked up, "Davy Crockett, the Man, the Legend, the Legacy", by Michael Lofaro. This book is a book report on all the books, movies, TV shows, and periodicals written about the man. That alone is… Continue reading David Crockett
God’s Test and Ours
Steel is formulated from iron and carbon in a process with extreme heat to produce properties of hardness and strength. When it is tempered it will bend without breaking. It is tested to ensure that the process has achieved its purpose. We are God's handiwork according to His design and Sovereign will. The processes used… Continue reading God’s Test and Ours
Correcting the Record
Imagine if your child came home from school and told you that the best thing to do when you get cut is to put cow dunk on it and bleed a lot if you have a fever. This is where we are in public education today. All but the very oldest people alive today were… Continue reading Correcting the Record
Interview With The Editor of the Apologist
Your insight for a blog about "life on God's terms", can you tell us what was your inspiration was or how this came to you? I see so many people today who only want to accept God on their terms. This is especially true in regard to the social issues of the day. Do you not… Continue reading Interview With The Editor of the Apologist
Messiah’s Return
Israel was destroyed in 70 AD, by the Romans, shorty after the Messiah Yeshua was killed, raised to life and ascended to heaven. In 1947 the Israeli nation was reestablished. In 1967, Jerusalem the capital of Israel was liberated from foreign captivity and rule. In 2018, Jerusalem was designated the capital of Israel by the… Continue reading Messiah’s Return
Kingdom Assignments
Everyone has a different calling and purpose in God's Kingdom. Though there may be many ministers or teachers or worship leaders, they are each different. Moreover, there are tasks that God assigns that we might never consider an actual calling of God. For example, there are those who watch, wait, and worship. God's society is… Continue reading Kingdom Assignments
Frustrated Wicked
Evil people scheme and contrive how to steal, kill and destroy. They are not just rough criminals, some are beautiful, rich and powerful. These are the aims of their father, Satan, who has them captive by their own evil desires. Together all the wicked would destroy the entire world, if they could, but they are… Continue reading Frustrated Wicked
Prayer Group
I've been in many prayer groups, most were great. We had a small one at work that did exploits in the Spirit among people, organizations, crossing boundaries. The one most unusual was with a group of women, who allowed me to join them, (I had secured my wife's concurrence and she knew them all). This… Continue reading Prayer Group
Human Wisdom
If I could offer you nothing but human wisdom I would be deceiving you that I was something other than a weak flawed human just like you. However, if I knew the perfect God-Man who was the door to life evermore and the only healer, restorer and savior; I could tell you all He has… Continue reading Human Wisdom
The Believer’s Victory Story
I've heard many people say it and I have experienced myself - When God chooses to do something He often involves people, although our part is always very small. The Bible bears this out with Moses, and many others. Moses said what God told him to say, but God did all of the delivering. We… Continue reading The Believer’s Victory Story
The Fingerprint of God
If this being is omnipotent, then every occurrence, including every human action, every human thought, every human feeling and aspiration is also His work; how is it possible to think of holding men responsible for their deeds and thoughts before such an almighty Being? In giving out punishment and rewards he would to a certain… Continue reading The Fingerprint of God
Most People
Most people are environmentalists, they don't pollute the land, water or air, nor do they think others should. These same people are kind to animals and would never think of starving or abusing their pets, or even a stray. The vast majority of people have compassion for the poor and those who have lost their… Continue reading Most People
Yeshua’s Father
What of Yeshua's relationship with His Father. As with all things regarding Yeshua we can see a perfect relationship between Father and Son. As a young boy Yeshua talked of being in his Father's house. He sought out God's presence even as a young boy. He acknowledged that He alone really knew God, that all… Continue reading Yeshua’s Father