In a recent conversation with two pastors, they shared the following: "I really think we as Christians need to start fervently admonishing & teaching away from the term “race.” There is one race...the human race. There are many variations thereof but only one race: the human race. Jesus died for every person in the human … Continue reading ONE
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Homesick
In this time of “stay-at-home” policies, we are certainly not getting homesick. Actually, many are sick of staying home, and finally are starting to get out and attempt to resume some “normal” activities. They say 'home is where the heart is' and 'home is where you hang your hat' and 'home sweet home' and 'there's … Continue reading Homesick
Let It Begin With Me
"Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me." Let me resist being bitter or angry when I am wronged. When I am humiliated, let me not be vengeful. When I am criticized, let me not be proud and arrogant. When I lose what is dear to me by violence, let me … Continue reading Let It Begin With Me
Freedom with Danger
The COVID-19 virus is suddenly becoming less of a worry to many people. Those people are becoming more worried about the Constitutional abuses of power showing up all over the country. Church goers being fined $500 for attending a drive-in service. A judge in Michigan decreeing that anyone can be arrested and jailed for suspected … Continue reading Freedom with Danger
Comparisons
There is a lot of reporting about churches being closed in different parts of the country, and at least one pastor in Florida being arrested for "endangering other people" (meaning his congregation) and disobeying social distancing laws and shut-down orders made by the governor. People (at least older people) remember the accounts coming out of … Continue reading Comparisons
No Joke
You Cry at the Window Knowing There's Nothing You Can Do' March 31, 2020 By Tony Perkins Staying home can be tough, but it's nothing like the nightmare our health care workers are experiencing. For thousands of brave men and women across country, their office is no longer a hospital or ER -- it's a … Continue reading No Joke
Quarantine
The President has called for social distancing guidelines to continue through April 30, and issued a prediction that the next two weeks will be the toughest. People - especially the kids - are getting "cabin fever" as we use to call it, and in some places there is little evidence that anything has changed. People … Continue reading Quarantine
Prognosis
If you have watched the times President Trump has addressed the nation about the COVID-19 virus, one thing he made a point of is protecting our elderly, not just those living at home, but in senior care centers and nursing homes, etc. He has ordered different departments to work with private sector insurance companies, labs, … Continue reading Prognosis
Understanding the Times
David had been banished from the presence of King Saul. Jealousy and suspicion drove Saul to mistrust David, even though Saul had liked David and promoted him to a high rank in his army. After David slew the giant Goliath an evil spirit began to influence Saul and eventually drove him to try to kill … Continue reading Understanding the Times
Sanctuary Promise
The term 'sanctuary' today has some negative connotations to some people, but to others it seems to be good intent. There is one sanctuary – the True Sanctuary – that means the same for whomever enters into it. The Sanctuary of God. Asaph (aw-sawf) was one of the three men King David put in charge … Continue reading Sanctuary Promise