The Three Human Rebellions: Lessons from Genesis and Modern Reflections
In the early chapters of Genesis, we encounter three pivotal instances of human rebellion that have left a profound impact on the course of human history.
Religion
Hey, You Were Made for Such a Time as This!
The Book of Esther is know as one of the “godless” books of the Bible. But have no fear, God is with Esther on every page. And He’s on every page of your life, too.
The Feds Believe That Conservative Catholics Are an Extremist Threat
We reported, last February, on the story that the Federal Bureau of Investigation was targeting “Radical Traditionalist Catholics”, with a memo from the FBI office in Richmond, Virginia: Kyle Seraphin, who was a special agent at the bureau for six years before he was indefinitely suspended without pay in June 2022, published the document, “Interest …
Chickenhawks in the Church
Pedophilia is defined as a primary or exclusive sexual attraction to prepubescent children, while hebephilia is that attraction to children in the early stages of puberty, approximately ages 11 to 14, and ephebophilia is the attraction to teenagers in the later stages of puberty, approximately 15 to 19. Archdiocese of Philadelphia agrees to $3.5 million …
Anti-Semitism Is a Serious Problem, but Restricting the Freedom of Speech and of the Press Is Not the Way to Fight It
We reported, on Thursday, how someone had distributed white supremacist flyers in Lexington’s Kenwick neighborhood, flyers contained in baggies, using rice to weigh them down enough not to be swept away by the wind. The Lexington Police Department was investigating, with Lt Dan Truex stating that the LPD were “very interested in identifying” “who possibly …
Ecclesiastes: Turn, Turn, Turn
Let’s talk about the Book of Ecclesiastes. Many of us from an earlier, more hip generation, may have become familiar with Ecclesiastes when the song, “Turn, Turn, Turn” (written by Pete Seeger in 1959) was released by the Byrds in 1965. The word “Ecclesiastes” is the Greek translation of the Hebrew word koheleth, which means “one who convenes …
Navigating Romans 13: Exploring the Challenge of Submission to Authority – 10 key Bible figures who challenged Authority
The call to submit to governing authorities has been a point of contention and struggle for numerous believers throughout history.
Who is Jesus? Exploring the Identity and Miracles of the Historical Figure
Jesus of Nazareth’s life, teachings, and the miracles attributed to him have sparked profound discussions and debates across cultures and centuries.
What’s In A Name?
Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you. `Saint Augustine Author My bride and I spent a career learning what it was like to jump off cliffs and rely solely on God to provide the parachute we would need to land safely – sometimes with only minor injuries. …
The Book of Hebrews, or Why Jesus is Number One
While the authorship of the book of Hebrews is unknown, its message couldn’t be more clear: Jesus Christ is superior to anyone or anything to whom people offer allegiance.
Enemies Within The Church
Every Christian who is concerned about liberty needs to watch the documentary film Enemies Within The Church and share it with your friends.
Joy Comes in the Morning
Less than a year ago, many members of our local United Methodist Church (UMC) left and formed a new congregation. Here’s the end of one story and the beginning of another.
The Last and Greatest Creation
What can we learn from someone living four or five thousand years ago that is applicable today?
Fifty Years Of Being Wrong
The left’s new triune religion is Climate-Abortion-Trans. These philosophies are the unholy trinity of the religion of the left.
The Old Jew and the Indian
The Hebrews, like the Stoics, did not have the benefit of modern science, neither were they fools. Their brightest people looked at the world that surrounded them and tried to make sense of it in the same way that we do.
The Cave Painting and the Grave
The cave painting and the grave tell us that early man was aware of himself and thought about himself as an individual, and as mortal.
The Left Really Despises Freedom of Speech
The American Revolution was slowly being brewed by the resentments our colonial forebears felt for the really not that oppressive rule by King George III across the wide Atlantic Ocean, and Parliament’s desire that the colonists pay for the costs of their own defense in the French and Indian War. It was our freedom of …
False Prophets
In the past, when I’ve read the Bible, I’ve pretty much skimmed over the prophets. After all, who wants to be endlessly preached at and condemned? At least, that was my impression of the prophetic scriptures. But recently, I’ve been led to examine the prophets more closely. Maybe it’s because I’m on the downhill slope of …
A Call To Action
It is only on occasion that we use the words of others to any great extent. But, when someone of great reverence for God, with integrity, and great honor finds the phrasing to disseminate the exact meaning of what is going on in the world, we are compelled to present it. It is a call …
“Aha” Moments from Isaiah
On the surface, the book of Isaiah is not a feel good book. It’s not an essay about love and peace and good will toward men. It’s so much more!