At the height of the cold war, school children regularly practiced getting under their desks at the sound of a loud siren, designating a nuclear attack from the USSR, our bitter enemy. The threat was real and tensions high. As a small child my hope was that the bomb would hit right on us, so… Continue reading Division
More Science Fiction
I have always enjoyed a good science fiction story, but to be good it must have a device to make it plausible. C.S. Lewis wrote a science fiction trilogy with the first book, "Out of the Silent Planet", published in 1938. It employed an anti-gravity coating on a space ship that enabled space travel to… Continue reading More Science Fiction
From One Racist to Another
For 18 years the New York Yankees have been playing Kate Smith’s version of “God Bless America” during the seventh inning stretch. They have recently banned the song due to her singing some purported racially insensitive songs 80 years ago. The hockey team, Philadelphia Flyers, have done the same and even covered a statute of… Continue reading From One Racist to Another
The Death of a Christian
“Knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin. For he who has died has been freed from sin.” Romans 6:6-7. “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but… Continue reading The Death of a Christian
Because of My Enemies
A novel idea comes forth like an answer unknown, unexpected, but shining as light, enabling vision. Sometimes amid the rambling questions and flitting fancies that occupy our mind a conversation forms. To some It may seem like arrogance to say, "I heard from God." Still, when it happens it's undeniable within the depths of your… Continue reading Because of My Enemies
Coming Influence of God
The desert and wilderness will break forth into blossom revealing the splendor and glory of God. Those with feeble knees and fearful heart hear, "Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you." Then will the eyes of the blind be… Continue reading Coming Influence of God
Promises to Israel – Their Irrevocable Call
“And I will pour on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and supplication; then they will look on Me whom they pierced. Yes, they will mourn for Him as one mourns for his only son, and grieve for Him as one grieves for a firstborn.” Zechariah 12:10… Continue reading Promises to Israel – Their Irrevocable Call
Alone in the Wilderness
This is the title of a documentary film about Dick Proenneke, a man who left civilization for the Alaskan wilderness. This movie is a quintessential male statement of challenge, endeavor and quest. The film was compiled from self-made films and the personal diary of one man's search for peace and freedom found in the… Continue reading Alone in the Wilderness
Judgment
I heard about a man who found a ticket for his shoe repair that he had lost almost ten years earlier. Considering he had nothing to lose, he went to the shoe repair shop and provided the ticket. The shoe repairman took it, went into the back and after some time returned. The man asked, […]
Public Forum and Free Speech
Are the electronic platforms of Twitter, Facebook, Google and Apple, public forums? Free speech is protected in the public forum, not in private locations. The public square, parks, and sidewalks are places of public fora. Yet, in our society public speaking is largely conducted via audio, video, and electronic means through television, radio and ever-expanding… Continue reading Public Forum and Free Speech
Protected Class
I was reading a Wikipedia biography of Pat Robertson that contained a section on Controversies and Criticisms, listing all manner of so-called controversial topics and criticisms, (are these criticisms of Robertson or subjects of his critique). The tone of this section is highly negative of Robertson, as it promotes a biased premise seated in political… Continue reading Protected Class
Contemporary Churches
It was 1973, in the news the Vietnam war was ended by an agreement signed in Paris, war broke out against Israel and the Arab oil embargo began impacting fuel supplies in America. In the Spiritual realm, the Jesus Movement revival was growing with more and more hippies turning away from drugs and into Jesus.… Continue reading Contemporary Churches
The Imitation of Messiah
Describing God and marveling at His nature is unlimited although words fail. The things of this world are trinkets in that light. But, how do those who acknowledge only the physical and secular consider such things? They regard them as fables, the imaginations of men, foolishness. "This, then, is how you ought to regard us:… Continue reading The Imitation of Messiah
Spirit Undiminished
I said to my daughter-in-law regarding her baby, "She really loves her Mommy." Of course and her Mommy loves her as much or more, but there is something deep in these bonds of love. I have said for years, when I see a new-born smile as they sleep that they are recalling their delight in… Continue reading Spirit Undiminished
Encouragement Connect
Religion can be defined as a cultural system of designated behaviors and practices, morals, worldviews, texts, sanctified places, prophecies, ethics, or organizations, that relates humanity to supernatural, transcendental, or spiritual elements. A common meaning sees it as mankind's effort to relate with God. Faith is trust, assurance and confidence in God, that what He communicates… Continue reading Encouragement Connect
Faulty Humans
We watched a movie entitled "The Experimenter", based on a true story of social behavioral experiments conducted in 1961, by psychiatrist Dr. Stanley Milgram. The movie was OK, if you are interested in mind games or psychology, but I found an aspect in the background that was startling. Dr. Milgram devised a test to see… Continue reading Faulty Humans
Spiritual Sight
She seemed to know well the gist of Christianity, John 3: 16, that is sometimes used as a campaign slogan to reach the lost, but it seemed hollow and standard. I responded, "The Bible is supernatural, just like God who sent it." Then, I made a bold suggestion, that I had once put to myself,… Continue reading Spiritual Sight
The Promised Land
"Now after the death of Moses the servant of the Lord it came to pass, that the Lord spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to… Continue reading The Promised Land
Intangible Possessions
I met a minister with whom I had an acquaintance. I started to share my joy at discovering the wonderful truths for Israel and all Believers contained in Isaiah chapter 60. He interrupted me saying, "Did you read my book." "Yes," I replied, "It was very good." "Well", he said, "I had a whole chapter… Continue reading Intangible Possessions
Forceful Overthrow of America
The current rhetoric of the fascist humanist media and their spokespersons spew a constant stream of complaints against: ▪The President, ▪Representative Republic Form of Government, ▪Traditional American society, ▪Conservatives, ▪Evangelical Christians, ▪White people, ▪Masculinity, ▪Marriage, ▪Family, ▪Capitalism, ▪Business, ▪Free Speech, ▪Freedom of Religion, ▪Right to bear arms, ▪Right to life (unborn babies), ▪Equal treatment under… Continue reading Forceful Overthrow of America
Won’t You Be My Neighbor
I just watched a movie of this title about Fred Rogers, the creator of the long running children's PBS TV series, "Mr. Rogers Neighborhood". I wasn't interested at first because I thought I knew all about him and his show. However, IMDB rates it 8.5 and I discovered a fascinating tale of a man with… Continue reading Won’t You Be My Neighbor
The Sacrifice of Fools
"Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil. Be not be rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is… Continue reading The Sacrifice of Fools
The Believer’s Status
"Oh, I got a text from Shana," she said. I paused thinking, how is she texting my Cousin, whom I haven't spoken to in several years, when she said, "...you know from Arkansas." "Oh, yeah, how is she and Chip," I replied. We want to know the status of our friends - that they are… Continue reading The Believer’s Status
More Evidence
In books of fiction there are characters I describe as indestructible, not because they are supernaturally powerful or surrounded by great armies. The author gives them invincibility by virtue of their importance to the story or because they are critical to some other purpose. Fiction borrows enough reality to give it credibility and interest. One… Continue reading More Evidence
Swirling Around and Standing Firm
Do you often think about what other people are doing and saying? It might be America's favorite pastime and the instantaneous digital media has ignited it like an explosion of voices. Dissatisfaction stirs much of this hot air that rises like black smoke from burning rubber. The self-proclaimed victims cry out against injustice, prejudice, poverty,… Continue reading Swirling Around and Standing Firm
