There is fervor in the Democratic camp. They believe Joe Biden will save the country from Trump, save the Constitution, and save the Republic. There is fervor in the Republican camp. They believe Donald Trump will rise again and will save the country from the leftists and the socialists, save the Constitution, and save the […]
Matthew 1:21—Where we should really look for our hope Read More »
Many battles are looming. The battle for the election is still ongoing. There are economic battles over business closings, and possible battles over mandatory vaccination. Philippians 4.5 was written to Christians, and speaks to us about how we are expected to act. It says: “Act in such a way that everyone can see the amiable spirit
Philippians 4.5—How we are expected to act in a time of hostility and conflict. Read More »
We live in a world of prejudice, not proof. Evidence, ironically enough, has become immaterial to relativistic truth. The paradigm is that as long as one holds firmly to a conviction, evidence has nothing to do with that truth “to me.” 1. Anger has eclipsed objectivity. The degree of one’s anger about an issue or
THE DEATH OF EVIDENCE Read More »
Our country seems to have entered a new era where it is trying to see how it works for every part of society to be founded on falsehood. Consider these examples: False product reviews Fake news The Cancel Culture, shutting down all opposing voices Politicians who flat-out lie, over and over again Election fraud (either
BASING SOCIETY ON LIES IS THE SURE WAY TO FAILURE, as we are all seeing. Read More »
I’ve been doing some study lately about demons, and I’m quite convinced they’re not what we’ve been taught and they don’t function in the way we’ve been led to believe. But that’s a discussion for another day. My reason for leading with that subject is that it led me to thoughts about “How, then, does
OUR MINDS ARE THE SPIRITUAL BATTLEFIELD Read More »
A friend wrote an email to me: “The weaponization of social media among believers as a manner of dealing with broken relationships or interpersonal conflict (through use of public humiliation, shaming, and one-sidedness) may at times be considered sinful and reflective of spiritual poverty. At a minimum, it offers no vested opportunity in forgiveness, repentance,
The Weaponization of Social Media Read More »
Opinion columnist and editor Bari Weiss has been bullied and shamed out of her position at the New York Times for daring to claim that the American mainstream media has lost its way. She rued that “showing up for work as a centrist at an American newspaper should not require bravery.” In her resignation letter,
HOW SAD THAT INTELLECT AND OBJECTIVITY HAVE BECOME NEGATIVE ATTRIBUTES Read More »
Many have been ruing for decades the loss of manners and even of common courtesy in society. Rudeness is more a sign of the times than politeness. Courtesy was always a common way to honor our fellow human beings in a display of deference and servanthood. It is particularly disturbing, then, on many levels, to
THE END OF CIVILITY, OR POSSIBLY OF SAFETY Read More »
This week President Trump issued a presidential sentence commutation to his adviser, Roger Stone. As with any and every action this president has taken, the decision has been met with much criticism of abuse of power and favoritism to his cronies. Other presidents have also exercised controversial pardons and commutations: Obama of Chelsea Manning, Bush
CONTROVERSIAL PARDONS Read More »
Through the night I pray and meditate, since I sleep so poorly. But the world is quiet and I don’t feel pressed to do other things, so it’s a good time for me. This morning as I was pondering in bed, I think the voice of the Lord was saying to me that we’ve lost.
We’ve lost, but it’s not over yet Read More »
