"Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him." I Corinthians 7:17 "Each one should remain in the condition in which he was called. Were you a bondservant when called? Do not be … Continue reading A Bondservant of Christ
Author: Larry Foster
I am a 63 year old devout conservative Christian. I worked 31 years as a tax professional and recently retired. I became a Christian at age six and have been studying the Bible my entire life. I am editor of this blog and started it to present a defense of the traditional conservative Biblical worldview.
The Temple of the Holy Spirit
"Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? Never! Or do you not know that he who is joined to a prostitute becomes one body with her? … Continue reading The Temple of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit Speaks
"And when they bring you to trial and deliver you over, do not be anxious beforehand what you are to say, but say whatever is given you in that hour, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit." Mark 13:11 "Now when … Continue reading The Holy Spirit Speaks
Transgender Rampage
On March 27 a Nashville 28-year-old transgender person, under care from an emotional disorder, fatally shot three children and three adults at a private Christian elementary school, firing 152 rounds. This was the latest in a recent series of mass shootings carried out by transgender … Continue reading Transgender Rampage
The Watchmaker’s Daughter
"The Watchmaker's Daughter" is a biography of the remarkable life and deep religious faith of Dutch resistance member Corrie Ten Boom written by bestselling author Larry Loftus. Corrie, a watchmaker along with her Father, and her family hid and aided many Jews and other persons … Continue reading The Watchmaker’s Daughter
The Springs of Life
"Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. Put away from you crooked speech, and put devious talk far from you. Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be … Continue reading The Springs of Life
The Security of the Rich and the Ruin of the Poor
"A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man." Proverbs 6:10-11 "A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. He who gathers in summer is … Continue reading The Security of the Rich and the Ruin of the Poor
Radical-Tradionalist Believers
A FBI whistleblower recently leaked a January report from the FBI's Richmond office entitled: "Interest of Racially or Ethnically Motivated Violent Extremists in Radical-Traditionalist Catholic Ideology Almost Certainly Prevents New Mitigation Opportunities." According to this FBI catechism, "Radical-Traditionalist Catholics" are characterized by their devotion to … Continue reading Radical-Tradionalist Believers
The Unquestionable God
"As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how … Continue reading The Unquestionable God
Becoming C. S. Lewis
"Becoming C. S. Lewis" by Union University Professor of Faith and Cultural Studies Harry Lee Poe is the first in a new three volume biography of C. S. Lewis's first twenty years. The book outlines how Lewis's early life experiences and books he read, particularly … Continue reading Becoming C. S. Lewis
The Wrath to Come
"Just as the weeds are gathered and burned with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom all causes of sin and all law-breakers, and throw … Continue reading The Wrath to Come
Convention of States
"The Congress, whenever two thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this Constitution, or, on the application of the legislatures of two thirds of the several states, shall call a convention for proposing amendments, which, in either case, shall be … Continue reading Convention of States
Kingdom Faith
"Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.” Mark 10:15 "Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter … Continue reading Kingdom Faith
Good King Wenceslas
"Good King Wenceslas" is a favorite Christmas carol often sung during the Christmas season loosely based on a real person named Saint Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia. The carol tells of him going on a journey, braving harsh winter weather to give alms to a … Continue reading Good King Wenceslas
Candy Canes
Candy Canes are closely associated with the Christmas season but how did that come about? A common folkloric story is that in 1670, in Cologne, Germany, the choirmaster at Cologne Cathedral, wishing to quiet the children's noise at Christmas Eve service asked a local candy … Continue reading Candy Canes
Sarah Hale
Sarah Hale was a women that is widely credited with being the individual most responsible for the establishment of a Thanksgiving holiday in America. Throughout early American history some leaders issued Thanksgiving proclamations but it was not consistently celebrated. Hale was a young widow with … Continue reading Sarah Hale
The Magician and His Nephew
The "Chronicles of Narnia" is a series of seven fantasy novels written by C S Lewis between 1950 and 1956. Narnia is a fantasy world of magic, mythical beasts and talking animals. It narrates the adventures of various children who play central roles in the … Continue reading The Magician and His Nephew
The Day of Adversity
"Consider the work of God: who can make straight what he has made crooked? In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the other, so that man may not find out anything that … Continue reading The Day of Adversity
The Unforgotten Sparrow
"I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more that they can do. But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell. Yes, … Continue reading The Unforgotten Sparrow
Giorgia Meloni
"And so they attack national identity, they attack religious identity, they attack gender identity, they attack family identity. I can't define myself as: Italian, Christian, woman, mother. No. I must be citizen x, gender x, parent 1, parent 2. I must be a number. Because … Continue reading Giorgia Meloni
Federal Reserve to the Rescue
This week the Federal Reserve again raised the discount rate a steep .75 percent. This is the rate the Federal Reserve charges to commercial banks and other depository institutions on loans they receive from their regional Federal Reserve Bank's lending facility. This increased the discount … Continue reading Federal Reserve to the Rescue
What is Truth?
"Then Pilate said to him, 'So you are a king?' Jesus answered, 'You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the … Continue reading What is Truth?
Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment
"Dr. Heidegger's Experiment" is a short story by American author Nathaniel Hawthorne published in 1837. In the story, Dr. Heidegger invites four elderly friends to his study. He displays a vase that he claims has water from the Fountain of Youth discovered in Florida. The … Continue reading Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment
Climate Change
Recently, a publication called the "World Climate Declaration" was published that stated that there is no climate emergency and that climate science has degenerated into a discussion based on beliefs, not on sound self-critical science. The document was signed by over 1,100 scientists and professionals … Continue reading Climate Change
Lizzie Atwater
Lizzie Atwater, along with her husband, was one of the 8,000 missionaries working at any one time in China between 1830 and 1949. In 1900 an anti-Christian group known as the Boxers waged a war against the foreign powers that had seized their land by … Continue reading Lizzie Atwater
The Conservative Christian Apologist 