Make a Joyful Noise!
For me, worship without music is worship without spirit. You can make a joyful noise, even if you can’t carry a tune in a bucket!
Devotion
The Last Full Measure
The Last Full Measure; This Memorial Day, Let Us Remember Those Who Gave It All for this Nation and the Principles for Which We Should All Stand When I was eighteen years old, I was stationed in the US Army’s Presidential Honor Guard in Fort Myer, Virginia. Typical of a young man that age, I thought …
Because of the Brave
The Land of the Free Because of the Brave As it evolved from its original intent, Decoration Day, to honor those lost in the Civil War, Memorial Day is a way to honor all those who died in all wars in service to our country. But when I think about it, it means so much …
Sandra Jane
A few years ago, my mom recognized that she was losing her ability to care for herself and she voluntarily (sort of) moved to an assisted living facility which she chose. My brother and I supported and even encouraged her decision. Sadly, as we knew it would, assisted living eventually turned into memory care and …
Truth
The Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains taken to bring it to light. ~ George Washington
Culture Commands Series Our Great U.S. Culture War Pt 2a
This is Part A of the second installment of a series on Our Great U.S. Culture War. From Cape Henry to President George Washington It is 182 years from Englishmen planting the Christian Cross on Cape Henry, Virginia to claim a covenant evangelizing this new world, this Virginia, to the first inauguration of President George …
Where is Your Loyalty?
Where is your loyalty? I have talked to a few people recently that I consider friends. One works to support veterans. Another tries to shape future generations. Someone else asked me why I am retiring. A yet different person asked me to continue service in an alternate capacity. I fully intend to continue service in …
Disciple Prayer Bands
Are you looking for a way to develop close relationships, strengthen your prayer life, and feel the presence of the Holy Spirit? Try a discipleship prayer band.
Dr. Charles Stanley – The Greatest Teacher of His Time
On April 18, 2023, Charles Stanley passed from life here to life in heaven at the age of 90. Dr. Stanley was the greatest Christian teacher of his time.
The Words of My Mouth
Are our thoughts, words, and deeds acceptable in God’s eyes? Or do we speak one way in public and another way in private?
There’s No Statute of Limitations on Stupidity
Those who know me know that I am not just Catholic in name only, but a Mass every Sunday, and occasionally attend weekday Mass as well. I have article tags for the Catholic Church and Catholic Priesthood. And the last thing I want to see are more sexual abuse cases among the priesthood revealed. Philly …
Nothing But the Truth
“Yes, Aunt Jean, your hair looks great!” “No, honey, that dress does not make your butt look fat.” “The boss just stepped out of the office.” “I didn’t eat all of the cookies, Mama.” “I caught a fish that was two feet long.” These are all examples of everyday lies …
An Easter Story
When we were growing up, my brother and I never got Easter baskets. Easter meant going to church and getting new Easter clothes. Our parents (actually, we just blame Mom–sorry, Mom) wanted to instill in us that Easter was not about rabbits or chocolate eggs, but rather about the resurrection of Jesus. We understood that–years …
The Romans Road
The Romans Road “Rome was a poem pressed into service as a city.” ~Anatole Broyard The Romans were good at a lot of things. While touring Europe, I was able to see much of the work they left behind that sometimes looks in better condition than the roads in my hometown of Helena, Montana. But …
Why Are We Here? (Part 5)
Why Are We Here? (Part 5) “Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths.” ~ Psalm 5:4 Greetings my fellow Americans! Why are we here? Most of us are sharing a portion of the continent of North America as a result of a direct or ancestral desire to partake in the vision of divine …
Taking Over the World!
Palm Sunday, or Passion Sunday, is a day of celebration in the Christian church. But why do we celebrate? Because Easter is coming!
Why Are We Here? (Part 4)
“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” ~ Psalm 16:11
The God of Square Inches
God is the God of the universe, but he’s also the God who is sitting next to you right now.
Hope: His Omnipotent Power Endures
Hope: His Omnipotent Power Endures “Hope is a dangerous thing. Hope can drive a man insane.” ~Red from The Shawshank Redemption Forced mask and vax mandates, centralization of digital currencies, sexualization and grooming of children, wars and rumors of wars, train derailments, food processing plant fires, selling our national sovereignty to the World Health and other …
Why Are We Here? (Part 3)
Why Are We Here? (Part 3) “Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” ~ 2 Corinthians 3:17 (KJV) Greetings my fellow Americans! While an answer to the title of this series continues to be the main thrust behind the subtopics being expounded, I’d like to …