Thanks to All Veterans

I don't know who wrote it, but it's certainly worth repeating: "It is the veteran, not the preacher, who has given you freedom of religion. It is the veteran, not the reporter, who has given you freedom of the press. It is the veteran, not the poet, who has given you freedom of speech. … Continue reading Thanks to All Veterans

Knowing the Shepherd

Russell McKinney writes The Disciple's Road; here is a recent post: Back in the day when orators were highly esteemed, a banquet was held for such a man. Following the banquet, he was asked to recite something for the pleasure of the guests. He agreed to do so and asked if anyone in the audience … Continue reading Knowing the Shepherd

You Know The Way

One time my brother and I and our wives were on the way to Rochester, Minnesota to see our Dad who was a patient in Mayo Clinic. Due to some road work, they put up a detour to miss a portion of the highway around Des Moines, Iowa. On the way back a few days … Continue reading You Know The Way

Prepare to Stand – Andrew Brunson

Series Summary In October 2016, pastor Andrew Brunson was falsely accused of terrorism and held for two years in Turkish prisons. Following a worldwide prayer movement and significant political pressure from the U.S. government, he was released in October 2018. Since then, Andrew has felt an urgency for Christians in the West to prepare for … Continue reading Prepare to Stand – Andrew Brunson

Glory Displayed

Man put on a lot of great fireworks shows the night of the Fourth ( and no doubt spent a lot of money!). But the next day I witnessed a show of God's Creation that surpassed all of those. The thunder was amazing, exciting, and a bit frightening! With the sound of low rumbles interspersed … Continue reading Glory Displayed

The Basic Right

Since SCOTUS decided to over rule Roe vs Wade, it has been incredible what people are saying - and doing. The meltdowns are nothing if not sensational, and usually laced with expletives that would make a sailor blush. If you believe that only the uneducated use that kind of language, you would be wrong. One … Continue reading The Basic Right

One More River

I’ve had a lot of troubles and trials in my little life span; When I’m standing alone and the battle gets hard, I always do the best I can. I’ve crossed a million valleys and shed a million tears, But when I come to the River of Jordan, Hallelujah, then I’ll have no fear; then … Continue reading One More River

Freedom Attacked

You have probably heard about Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau moving to implement a freeze on handgun ownership. President Biden is promising to do something along the same order, and once again the White House is sending out mixed messages ("the president doesn't want to ban ALL handguns"). Canada's law intends to put a ban … Continue reading Freedom Attacked

Restoration IS Coming!

From Worthy Devotions: Deut 4:30-31: When thou art in tribulation, and all these things are come upon thee, even in the latter days, if thou turn to the LORD thy God, and shalt be obedient unto his voice (For the LORD thy God is a merciful God); he will not forsake thee, neither destroy thee, … Continue reading Restoration IS Coming!

What Changed?

When I was a kid in high school in Rural Missouri, every guy that had a pickup had a gun rack mounted in front of the back window where rested a shotgun or .22 rifle or a bow and arrows or fishing poles or maybe all 4. Most of us learned early on that you … Continue reading What Changed?