In his book "Directions: Insights for Living" James D. Hamilton writes: "Before refrigerators, people used ice-houses to preserve their food. Ice-houses had thick walls, no windows, and a tightly fitted door. In winter, when streams and lakes were frozen, large blocks of ice were cut from the frozen waters, hauled to the ice-houses, and covered … Continue reading Be Still
High School Politics
WorldNetDaily posted an article this morning about threats being made against the President, congress members, and conservative supporters of same. Historian Victor Davis Hanson warns there are “James Hodgkinsons” out there who could turn Democrats’ calls for violence into real violence. Hodgkinson is the fellow that opened fire on the Republican congress members as they … Continue reading High School Politics
Truth is Freedom
The greatest need in America today is truth. Truth in news reporting, truth in the political arena, truth in the pulpit of our churches. There is no substitute for Freedom, and indeed there is nothing better than truth, even when it hurts. Then truth should be tempered with compassion and mercy, and when required, forgiveness. … Continue reading Truth is Freedom
The Past is the Past
"Committee to Establish Principles on Renaming"; "Committee on Art in Public Spaces" ; "Chief Diversity Office"; these names and similar titles are appearing in colleges and universities across America, all of which are prone to cater to snowflakes whining about everything from art to building names to stone work on buildings. The offense? The "perception" … Continue reading The Past is the Past
Faith Rewarded
The Healer had come to the country and his reputation had preceded him. People all over the region had heard of him, but many had never actually seen him. They said he was a miracle-worker, and he had performed many miracles in many ways. They also said he was a teacher, but the local religious … Continue reading Faith Rewarded
It’s a Big Deal
In his book "The Insanity of God" Nik Ripken gives the account of a Muslim-background woman who had been working in the refugee camps between two Asian countries as a women's advocate. She represented women who had been raped by members of the Taliban, and was working to hold them accountable in the International Courts … Continue reading It’s a Big Deal
DNA
There are a lot of opportunities today to have a DNA analysis done that will tell you all the areas of the world your DNA "matches"; that is, what parts of the world your ancestors (possibly) lived and their race or culture. Many find this intriguing, and rightfully so. It is a fairly new medical … Continue reading DNA
The New Nationalism?
Tony Perkins' The Washington Update has an article that should be very troubling to Christians across America. It talks about "Christian nationalism." Most disturbing is the fact that it comes from a group of left-leaning church leaders! They claim this new type of nationalism is a "persistent threat to both our religious communities and our … Continue reading The New Nationalism?
Redeem the Time
There seems to be little civility left in society today and a lot of antagonistic behavior that has nothing to do with caring for others, and it usually inspires ridicule and then violence. The cares and concerns of others are of no consequence in this "me only" world. It's hard for some of us to … Continue reading Redeem the Time
Soul and Citizen–Liberated
While singing on a cruise ship around New York Harbor, American Gospel songwriter Neil Enloe saw the Statue of Liberty, and wondered why there wasn't a song that celebrated the Kingdom of God as the National Anthem celebrated the American Flag. He thought to himself, There must be a symbol of freedom in Christ as … Continue reading Soul and Citizen–Liberated
THE RIGHT RENDITION 