Responsibility for Government
We live in a nation of the people, by the people and for the people – a republic, where supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, including an elected president. Why then, do so many people feel oppressed by governing officials who seem to be making…
Read MoreToday’s Contrarian
Several weeks ago, our son attended a heavy metal concert with some friends. As adults with respectable careers, they decided to relive their wild days by dressing like the band in Goth clothing and make-up. Their preconcert photo featured two friends as Goths, flanking our son in the middle, who…
Read MoreCrossing the Great Divide
Great divides show up everywhere from schools of thought to geological terrains, but when a great divide occurs between friends, it can be very painful. Most of us have experienced this unfortunate circumstance. The well-intended friends who comforted Job by sitting with him in silence for seven days while he…
Read MoreThe Way of Forgiveness
As the authority on forgiveness, Jesus had a lot to say about it at a time when people had very little understanding and almost no experience in the subject. The 613 laws of the Jews did an effective job highlighting sin. But as the people understood it, only God could…
Read More400:1 Ratio
When Israel was divided into two kingdoms, Jehoshaphat, a king who faithfully followed the Lord, ruled Judah, while Ahab, a king who worshipped Baal, ruled over Israel. The two Israelite nations had previously warred against each other, but now were allied through a royal marriage. So when Ahab wanted to…
Read MoreWhere is the Starting Line?
“The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed,a stronghold in times of trouble. 10Those who know Your name trust in You,for You, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek You. 12For He who avenges blood remembers;He does not ignore the cries of the afflicted.” —Psalm 9:9-10, 12 This is a…
Read MoreInterpreting Current Events
If it seems that life in our nation has taken an evil turn, it’s not your imagination. Not only do the headlines of factions, violence, and subjugations back it up, but many have personally experienced it. What used to happen to “someone else” has arrived on the doorstep. This additional…
Read MoreOn to the Next Thing
I admire people who seem to be able to get things done without a “to-do” list. I am not one of those. In fact, I often have separate lists for the major items on my master “to-do” list. Not only do my lists keep me organized and on track, but…
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