On January 1, 2026 By Citizen Tom PART 6 — WHAT SHOULD GOVERNMENT EXIST TO DO? This is the sixth post and final post in a series on the purpose of government. A list the previous posts in this series appears at the end. Here we conclude the series… CONTINUED @ LINK ABOVE The link below is to a … More PART 6 — WHAT SHOULD GOVERNMENT EXIST TO DO?
ROMANS 8 ROMANS 8:28 COMMENT About a decade ago, Grace to You Ministries published one of John MacArthur’s sermons in a series entitled “Frequently Abused Verses.” Our verse for today was the basis for one of them under the title “For What “Good?” Is God Working All Things Together? Why, or how, is this verse … More Friday’s Feature Quote – 01/02/2026
A soldier unresolved to fight, may be easily defeated. Frequently renew settled and holy resolutions. The weakness of our graces, the strength of our temptations, and the diligence of our spiritual enemies—require strong resolutions. Pithy gems from the Puritan Stephen Charnock (1628 – 1680), GraceGems.org COMMENT I can not speak for you, but 2025 was … More New Year’s Resolution(s) – 2026
GENESIS 3 COMMENTS As 2025 comes to a close, I think it is a good reminder to reflect on our failures as men and women to do good consistently. This is not a condemnation, a judgment, but an observation that holds true for me as well as for the rest of mankind. To understand today’s … More Study -All Sin all the Time – 12/31/2025
Many years ago, John MacArthur, while speaking at Focus on the Family, made a statement that shocked everyone in attendance and readers for weeks afterwards. His comment (paraphrased) was, ‘America has forgotten the God of our forefathers, and as such I see no reason for Him to keep His hand of divine providence upon this … More The Kirk Effect – 12/30/2025
These two articles piqued my interest today, as more and more of our 1st amendment rights are being challenged by folks who say this or that offends me. Have you noted, though, that the same group seems free to launch into a flurry of insults and false innuendo with no repercussions. While these two articles … More When “John 3:16” Becomes a Crime – 12/29/2025
We must be exceptionally careful in the matter of comparing Scripture with Scripture. The Bible never contradicts itself. We must never base our doctrine upon one statement only; or to put it in another way, our doctrine must never be so formulated as to be in conflict with any other statement of Scripture or to … More Friday Feature Quote – “Why Doctrine Matters” – 12/26/2025
FSMandFSMWO prays your hearts are filled with the joy and peace that only comes from our risen Savior, whose birth we celebrate this Christmas. MacArthur’s quote is especially relevant today. Folks either focus on what is in front of them (Manger) and overlook the impact (birth of Creator), or they are so focused on what … More Christmas 2025
COMMENTS As Christmas fast approaches, I can think of no better time to consider the Doctrine of Adoption. We, the elect of God, are only able to be called to adoption by the blood of Christ sacrificed at Calvary. It is fitting we celebrate His birth and reflect upon how we become Sons (and daughters) … More Study – “Adoption” – 12/22/2025
Once again, my mind wandered, and I forgot to return to this yesterday after dealing with grandchildren. Yet that was beneficial because this morning’s devotional (attached) exemplifies the opposite of slander. COMMENTS Slander, Gossip, and Talebearing are all words the Bible uses to describe a transgression of the ninth commandment. Although there are some differences … More Friday’s Feature Quote – “Slander” – 12/18/2025
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