The new tax bill limits deductions on high state taxes. Criticism of this provision was that it was unfair, particularly given these high tax states contributed more to the Federal government measured by taxes paid in. However, is this a just measure of fairness? The answer gets complex and that is when reason is discarded. Clearly,… Continue reading Federal Tax Apportionment
Israel’s Interest
The God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob, of Israel and the Hope of the nations has called all men to Himself. It is not necessary to try to be something you are not, you only need to call on His name, Yeshua, and fear Him as the one and only Son of the true God… Continue reading Israel’s Interest
The Nashville Statement
Recently certain Evangelical Leaders from the "Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood" released a statement on sexuality. Called the "Nashville Statement" it affirmed the biblical teaching on marriage and sexual immorality. It included the following positions: 1. God has designed marriage to be a convenantal, sexual, procreative, lifelong union of one man and one… Continue reading The Nashville Statement
Jerusalem, Jerusalem
I have been to this city. I stayed in the old city, in a hostel that is four hundred years old. For Americans it is hard to grasp such longevity, but this is considered new construction in the old city. It is a marvelous place, the home of two great religions; a place of significance to… Continue reading Jerusalem, Jerusalem
Righteous Order of the Genders
I see men and women in right relationship, celibate singles, submitted couples loving in marriage. Great men with supportive women at their sides who are champions of family, of church, and led by Holy Spirit; Yeshua lifted up, glorified in every sphere, in every family, in every gathering for and to His glory and praise. The… Continue reading Righteous Order of the Genders
No One Likes A Bully
I have seen several public service announcements on bullying. How bad it is and that it should not be tolerated in our schools and neighborhoods. Many of us have been tormented by Bullies. Historically, Gay men have been a favorite target of bullies. However, there is one place where bullies are encouraged, rewarded, and acclaimed… Continue reading No One Likes A Bully
Tearing things Down
The new Liberal Socialist Fascist protesters are seeking to tear down statues and monuments from the past. They believe they are doing good and that they are right to do this, to protest what they find offensive. Those who raised the statues where honoring men and women, for their courage or ideas or whatever was honorable… Continue reading Tearing things Down
Replacement Theology
"A person is not a Jew who is one only outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. No, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a person's praise is not from other people, but from God."… Continue reading Replacement Theology
American Indians
Historically, American Indians (Native Americans) have been held in high honor among the majority of American society. Beginning with the first settlers to the "New World", Indians are depicted as honorable Peoples. The distinctively American holiday, Thanksgiving, includes the story of the Indians sharing food with the Pilgrims. The early westward explorers and settlers encountered… Continue reading American Indians
Liberal Women on Women
I read an article about how confused women are today regarding when to marry versus exploiting their single youth. This article contains a hidden premise that women decide their own destiny and "find a man" and succumb to, "the desire hardwired into all straight men to turn their girlfriends into 1950s housewives." The article described a… Continue reading Liberal Women on Women
Sodom and Gomorrah Revisited
There have recently been many revelations, one after another, of sexual harassment claims, with many being acknowledged by the perpetrator. The fact that these acts have been brought to light is a very positive development as it has encourage more and more abuses to be brought to light to hopefully prevent others happening in the future.… Continue reading Sodom and Gomorrah Revisited
Distinguishing the Law
Everyone is different in many ways physically, genetically, and environmentally. Nevertheless, law applies to everyone equally and the statue representing justice is blindfolded to illustrate this principle. There is to be no favoritism with respect to the law. However, there has been a consistent erosion of this foundation of liberty, freedom, and justice. Today, arguments… Continue reading Distinguishing the Law
Reaping the Whirlwind
"For it was the Lord's intention to harden their hearts, so that they would engage Israel in battle, be completely destroyed without mercy, and be annihilated, just as the Lord had commanded Moses." Joshua 11:20. God will at times harden people's hearts, in His sovereignty, that results in them acting in a way that guarantees… Continue reading Reaping the Whirlwind
The Commander of the Lord’s Army
"When Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in His hand. Joshua approached Him and asked, 'Are You for us or for our enemies?' 'Neither,' He relied. 'I have now come as commander of the Lord's army.' Then Joshua bowed with his… Continue reading The Commander of the Lord’s Army
Your Life
I was finishing a letter to a believer in difficult circumstances, and I began to get a glimpse of God's perspective of her. She is ordinary like most of us, filled with uncertainty and weak in terms of ability to achieve any significance in society. In fact, society considers her a nobody. However, she was… Continue reading Your Life
The Middle Class
In the days of America's greatness there was a common notion that supported, comforted, inspired and unified the population. The notion of "the middle class" was a poorly defined title for working people and families who lived all across the nation in urban, suburban, and rural areas and shared this distinction that was open to… Continue reading The Middle Class
Yeshua’s Speech
Why do people find Yeshua's words and speech difficult to understand? For us two thousand years later, one could say it is because of differences in time, language, and custom, but that doesn't explain it. The events, stories, and dialog within the narrative is understandable in its context. No, what tends to puzzle those who… Continue reading Yeshua’s Speech
Doomed to Repetition
We are all alike, there is no man who has been any better than another; all our distinctions are meaningless attempts to establish a figment of independence. All religions were created by men trying to be accepted by God, but these are futile. Even God's own law given to Moses was insufficient because men are… Continue reading Doomed to Repetition
Mercy and Forgiveness
"As for your birth, on the day you were born your navel cord was not cut, nor were you washed with water for cleansing; you were not rubbed with salt or even wrapped in cloths. No eye looked with pity on you to do any of these things for you, to have compassion on you.… Continue reading Mercy and Forgiveness
Hurricane Prayer
Matthew 21:22 reminds us that if we ask believing we will receive whatever we ask. This, of course, assumes we are asking through the leading of the Holy Spirit in accordance with God's will but God is able to answer any prayer. Further, He is sovereign over all including storms (Mark 4:39). In thinking about… Continue reading Hurricane Prayer
Faith With Effect
She had been sick for twelve years, but she believed that touching Yeshua's garment would bring healing. "Jesus turned and saw her. 'Take heart, daughter,' he said, 'your faith has healed you.' And the woman was healed at that moment." (Matt. 9: 20-22). A woman in that town who lived a sinful life learned that… Continue reading Faith With Effect
National Catastrophe
I'm hearing a lot about potential catastrophic events that seem imminent and serious. First, I heard sometime ago that our entire water, food, financial, communication, and energy infrastructure could be permanently disabled by a cyber attack or an EMP, (electro magnetic pulse). It is estimated that this catastrophe would result in the death of 90% of… Continue reading National Catastrophe
Behind The Curtain
I woke up this morning like most other days thinking about things. After a while, I set aside all thinking and chose to listen through the Spirit, rather than think. The doorway to Spirit listening was the truth that God is in control of everything that concerns me. Put another way, everything I was thinking… Continue reading Behind The Curtain
Ask and Receive
My daughter's six year old, Carley, came in saying that some bug bit her on the shoulder. Her two year old sister watches everything her older sisters do. So, when I asked Carley to come with me to put some ointment on the bite, her sister marched right behind her. After I rubbed a little… Continue reading Ask and Receive
The 5:17 to Paris
We watched an outstanding movie entitled "The 5:17 to Paris." You might recall the three young Americans who thwarted a terrorist massacre on a train in France. This is their story and even includes the actual men portraying themselves. Movies based on true events seem to be those we enjoy most - the saying, "truth… Continue reading The 5:17 to Paris
