Wow. The subject titled article was sent to me by a dear friend, and is 100% true. Wish I’d written it, but am glad someone did, because these things need to be said. It won’t make you feel good; please read it anyway. The bright side for those of us who are called by...
I sometimes think that I am being punished by God. Well no, not really, I do believe that God provides us with personal challeges in life and how we react to those challenges is judged by God alone. All this week locally we have been faced with many questions about how we can continue...
I am sure there are a few on WGEN who ignore and may dislike my mentions of scripture and other comments related to my FAITH. That is fine – it is my duty to share the Gospel – not force it on anyone. It isn’t my assignment to force anyone to hear or read...
Another National Day of Prayer has come and gone, and left me wondering, as I have many times, why we have set aside one day of prayer for our country, out of the entire year. Many very important things we have assigned a day to remember, certainly no harm in that. We have even...
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. — Matthew 5:16 As a young boy, I enjoyed singing hymns in church like “Throw Out the Lifeline” and “Let the Lower Lights Be Burning,” which used images of shipwreck and danger at sea...
Now therefore, go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall say. — Exodus 4:12 Moses, on the occasion of his call by God, made excuses. “O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither before nor since You have spoken to Your servant; but I am slow of speech...
I can’t help but publish this in its entirety. It seems that there is always someone, somewhere, that views symbolic issues as declarations of hatred. I can not for the life of me understand these individuals. ByJon Christian Ryter April 21, 2010 NewsWithViews.com Original Article Before we cast “aspersions” on Jimmy Carter-appointed social progressive...
Wayne Besen’s ‘Spy’ Mission Uncovers Christian Kindness at ‘The Awakening 2010′ Wayne Besen, extremist homosexual blogger and “ex-gay denier” (as Matt Barber calls those who shun the existence of the untold thousands of former homosexuals) has pulled off the granddaddy of all homosexualist spy missions. Having apparently dyed his hair, growing several days worth...
Consider Him who endured such hostility . . . , lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. — Hebrews 12:3 I was in my second year of widowhood and I was struggling. Morning after morning my prayer-life consisted of one daily sigh: “Lord, I shouldn’t be struggling like this!” “And why not?”...
Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up. —1 Corinthians 13:4 Some time ago Herb Vander Lugt wrote a short piece called Bellyaching And Its Cure and in it he related to a short proverb that I had read before in some insperationial book...
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. – 1 John 4:7 Brandon Moody was attending his uncle D. L. Moody’s church on Easter morning. The final scene in the impressive pageant was a depiction of Jesus’ ascension into heaven....
The doctrine and politics of Universal Jihad have been assaulting the world for 1,400 years. It is exactly what launched the Christian Crusades, which were an attempt to save European civilization from the relentless onslaught and wholesale murder of invading Muslim forces.
by Irene Whiteside In Jesus Name, I pray that as the votes begin in Washington, DC regarding healthcare you will move mightily in the hearts and minds of the men and women who hold in their hands such an important decision that will impact all our lives. Please, Father, refresh the minds of all...
Fourth grade was the first year of school when two teachers, not one, taught us during the school day at the elementary school I attended. Mrs. Piper was my favorite of the two, a woman who was attractive in a Victorian, matronly kind of way. Mrs. Jackson I didn’t like as much, but that...
A few years ago, I was informed by a co-worker about more than the usual superficial nature of St. Patrick’s Day. I encourage you to do a little research on your own, if you feel led; it isn’t of particularly earth shattering importance, but interesting to know, nevertheless. (There are many things more important,...
His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness. — 2 Peter 1:3 A number of years ago I was in the library of a prestigious university. As I walked among the bookshelves, I happened to pass by a row of small cubicles set aside for study and...
Thus says the Lord of hosts: “Consider your ways!” — Haggai 1:7 Have you ever locked your keys inside your car? Mailed an envelope without putting the payment check inside? Baked a recipe without adding one of the main ingredients? These are the kinds of things we all do when we don’t give careful...
Those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. — 1 Corinthians 12:22 Many years ago an accomplished organist was giving a concert. (In those days someone had to pump large bellows backstage to provide air for the pipes.) After each song, the audience applauded heartily. Before his final number, the...
This was sent by a friend, who reiterated a question asked at the end of the article about how we will communicate with our loved ones in the event these dire (but realistic) predictions come to pass. Please consider this very seriously. Thoughtful suggestions are welcome. I mentioned walkie-talkies, CB radios, ham radio &...
As we approach the celebration of Christ’s birth, I am reminded of the words of John Quincy Adams. On July 4, 1837, he spoke these words: “Why is it that, next to the birthday of the Savior of the world, your most joyous and most venerated festival returns on this day? … Is it...
It is the near the end of 2009 and this has been a tough year, but this is my time to take a few days off to celebrate the holidays with family and friends and unless it is something very local I will be out of the fray till December 29th, 2009. Our next...
From the Family Research Council: Nowhere in the Bible or the Constitution are we told that health care is a fundamental human right. Gov. Bradford observed that the socialistic system embraced by the Pilgrims brought out the worst in them: laziness, selfishness, even thievery became commonplace. Free market reform led to their recovery of...
It is only mid November and about two weeks away from Thanksgiving, but according to most of the commercial world we moved into first gear for Christmas even before Halloween. So I guess it is time to roll the annual speech about Christmas or lack of it to some of those in the resale...
As I have been reading and thinking on the events taking place on this earth and especially here in America many parts of scripture have come to mind. The Money changers in the Temple The high priests who were more concerned about their *place* in the community. How Satan tried to deceive Christ by...
A recent column co-authored by John Eidsmoe and Ben DuPré struck me. They titled their column, “What makes a ‘great’ president?” The basic thrust of the column was to examine the qualities that make one a “great” President. They start by examining the Presidency of our 11th President, James K. Polk. They note that...
I’d intended to write this much earlier in the month, and apologize for delaying it until today, when many may already be celebrating this day, whose origins & history, as those of many holidays we celebrate, are largely unknown or ignored. This is probably going to upset at least one of you, and I’m...
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. —2 Timothy 4:7 Many people living in their twilight years suddenly realize how empty and pointless their lives have been. They’ve made some successful business deals and had some fun, but in terms of satisfying friendships or lasting...
Son, your sins are forgiven you. . . . Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house. — Mark 2:5,11 A social worker told her colleagues about a young boy in an urban ghetto who appeared to be little more than a bit of twisted human flesh. He had been struck by...
Churches have become a reflection of our corrupt governments, organizations, & corporations. The bottom-line is all that matters. To hell with struggling taxpaying citizens, as well as morals, ethics, sovereignty, our standard of living, our rule of law, the Constitution and our Founding principles and stock. Many have become nothing more than an extension...
Why do we not have a Godly person in the final three to choose as our king to rule over us? 1. Could man be manipulating the voting machines? Yes. It is possible. We cannot and should not be so trusting to think that man’s heart is not wicked enough to do this. The...
Monkey-See, Monkey-Do! May 31, 2009 Over the nearly three-quarters of a century I have lived and observed the goings-on around me, American society has degenerated – - we might call it “reverse evolution,” I suppose – - from a once well-established “greatest in the world” to today’s “monkey-see, monkey-do” aberration. The proof? Everywhere you look. If...
Hello Everyone, I know that this is not totally polished and it could be better worded but I have spent all the time on it that I want. So if you have the time and desire, please read my thoughts and perceptions. I am reminded that if … I believe that a devastating hurricane...
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