Forces modify language constantly, perhaps tracking the declining educational proficiency which also moves within a culture. The false but prevailing notion that "new is improved" can be evidenced by reading books written one hundred or even one thousand years ago. This is irrefutable as to language, but whether it is a demonstration of the second… Continue reading Control Over Language
Tyranny Today
What constitutes government tyranny to you? Arbitrary and/or unrestrained power is the hallmark of tyranny, but if the governed neither object nor recognize the abuse, it can be accepted. All around the world this is true. On several occasions Chinese groups have protested against communist tyranny and for liberty and one leader was crushed… Continue reading Tyranny Today
Just Then
There are five uses of these words in the New Covenant. I have found that God's timing is perfect and the significance of His timing bears consideration. In the Old Covenant, there are many examples like the choreography of the Israelite deliverance through Esther and Mordecai under King Xerxes from the enemy Haman. Joseph's life… Continue reading Just Then
God Means It For Good
"So Joseph said to his brothers, 'Come near to me, please.' And they came near. And he said, 'I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life. For the famine… Continue reading God Means It For Good
Toliet Paper Shortage
750 The truth about the ongoing toilet paper shortage is elusive, but actually makes a lot of sense. The panic triggered by an irresponsible media's attempt to gain political advantage in the headlines caused some people to stockpile certain nonperishable items. One sinister person tried to hoard hand sanitizer for profit and was prosecuted by… Continue reading Toliet Paper Shortage
Discernment in America
Within the congregation of Believers there is the gift of discernment. "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, ...to another distinguishing… Continue reading Discernment in America
As A Child
We were keeping our three granddaughters, the youngest is almost three, and we sat down to eat. I asked who would like to say the blessing? The older sisters said, "Hailey can pray." I said, "Ok", and she began to pray. My hearing is weakening and Hailey is not the clearest speaker, so I had… Continue reading As A Child
The Victim Class Deception
There is a new status of preference promoted in the media today. It traces is roots back to affirmative action and the EEO protected classes of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, age, and disability. A new class is being crafted and promoted, sexual preference, meaning initially gay or lesbian, but expanding to transsexuals, who… Continue reading The Victim Class Deception
The Sin Offering
"Then he shall take the two goats and set them before the LORD at the entrance of the tent of meeting. And Aaron shall cast lots over the two goats, one lot for the LORD and the other lot for Azazel. And Aaron shall present the goat on which the lot fell for the LORD… Continue reading The Sin Offering
God’s Congregation
Today there is a shaking in American and the Church because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Most unprecedented is the impact on the Church, gatherings have been outlawed, free association and assembly has been severely restricted. Panic is imminent, not so much in regard to the Church, but among the public in general. What is the… Continue reading God’s Congregation
Covid-19 Pandemic
I read a well-respected Minister's analysis of prophecy from many different streams of the Church regarding this current international crisis and it's origins. He concluded there was not a clear convincing and accurate prophetic message, as yet. I concur, and recognize that many believers do not even believe God speaks in such ways and/or to… Continue reading Covid-19 Pandemic
God’s People
This is not an exclusive club, it is open to everyone who believes. If you do not believe, then you should not feel rejected or disgruntled by those who do believe. Moreover, we all are capable of having a change of heart. From time to time we hear of the benefits and blessings of being… Continue reading God’s People
Holy Spirit Impartation
"On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, 'Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.' By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in… Continue reading Holy Spirit Impartation
Acceptance
I made a small sign with a black marker and some white cardboard. I wrote in large bold letters "I ACCEPT", and put it on the wall. It was during college that I had a personal revival of sorts and was filled with the Holy Spirit. This term, "filled" is from decades of perspective and… Continue reading Acceptance
Fear The One Who Can Cast Into Hell
“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, I tell you, fear him! Are not five sparrows sold… Continue reading Fear The One Who Can Cast Into Hell
Woodrow Wilson
The twenty-eighth President was the son of a Presbyterian Minister and was a Calvinist himself. He had a deep faith in God and His direction of the Elect, God's children. His Christian world view of love, charity, and justice impacted his life and Presidency. He was a Southern child during the end of the Civil… Continue reading Woodrow Wilson
Freedom From Religion
This organization has gone to court to remove a memorial to World War I veterans; they have sued to remove the national motto, "In God We Trust" from everything; and brought suits to prohibit the free exercise of religion which is protected in the constitution. They claim the exhibition of a cross is offensive and… Continue reading Freedom From Religion
Encouragement Today
"Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls." (1 Peter 1: 8-9). The world denies this and… Continue reading Encouragement Today
Our Hedge of Protection
"Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, from this time forth and forevermore." Psalm 125:1-2. But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to an innumerable company of… Continue reading Our Hedge of Protection
A Theory For Atheists
If you are a devoted atheist you will need some "Science" to support anything you believe, or at least a theory that has not been fully discredited. This is the status of science today, as so much of what is called fact can not be established through the scientific method here and now. Therefore, theories… Continue reading A Theory For Atheists
The Smartest One in the Room
The person who thinks this about themselves treads upon a slippery narrow ledge that is crumbling beneath their feet. I knew a man who was surrounded by his chosen advisors. One advisor was extremely loyal, but to a fault, so that when he might have prevented wrong, he was unable to contradict his leader. One… Continue reading The Smartest One in the Room
Prayer Note
I kept thinking about my friend and brother in the Lord while I went about my business. When I ran an errand, when I helped the neighbor, and as I was cutting firewood; so I decided to call and find out what was happening with my friend. As soon as I asked, he described the… Continue reading Prayer Note
Media Bias
It is indisputable that there is a fascist/socialist bias in the major media entities. Formerly, liberal was a term used to describe this bias, but in recent years they have abandoned liberal thought for fascist socialism. These same entities like to assert they are the fourth branch of government. Proceeding the election of Donald Trump… Continue reading Media Bias
Hearing Our Voice
"I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy. Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live. The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me; I suffered distress and anguish. Then I called on the name of the Lord: 'O Lord,… Continue reading Hearing Our Voice
Shelby Bottoms Greenway
This is a bike trail in Nashville, Tennessee. We were there recently and parked at Two Rivers park across from the Grand Ole Opry house and Opry Mills shopping center. We crossed the Cumberland river on a very nice walking bridge with nice views of the river and city. We continued after a steep winding… Continue reading Shelby Bottoms Greenway
