Onward, then, ye people,join our happy throng,Blend with ours your voicesin the triumph song;Glory, laud, and honor,unto Christ the King;This thro’ countless agesmen and angels sing. Onward, Christian Soldiers v.4 It may seem unusual to begin with these lyrics for a post entitled “Obliged”. Yet Christians know they are in a fight every day against … More Saturday Soldier’s Devotional – “Obliged” – 05/18/2024
Back in the day when I served in the US Army (the mid-seventies to mid-nineties), we were blessed if we got any additional Body Armor beyond our helmet. Toward the end of Deseret Storm, we finally got issued body armor as a personal protection upgrade. Today our US Forces are far more protected in Battle … More Saturday’s Soldier Devotional – God’s PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) ~ 09/14/2024
When sinners become intolerant of those who voice opposition to their sinning, they often react by forcing their beliefs upon others, especially those who object. Since the object of a constitutional republic is to protect the individual’s right to practice his or her own beliefs, such intolerance is a direct assault on the republic, and … More WHY WOULD A CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC FAIL?
. The Importance of the National Day of Prayer A time for prayer ‘Powerful moment in our history’: Americans to gather for National Day of Prayer observances 5.8 Pray for the Nations of the World and for Your Own Nation5.9 Pray Earnestly for National Mercies and the Blessing of the Gospel Ministry in your Nation5.10 … More National Day of Prayer – 05/02/2024
. . “Christians should be as involved in politics and government as they are in all other realms of life.” — Tim Keller The following collection of media got me thinking about the ever-growing debate about the non-existent separation of church and state clause. Today more than ever there are two great needs in our (USA) … More GOD and Politics – 04/27/2024
delayed posting due to internet issues I seem stuck with my last few posts and today’s post all dealing with similar themes. The connection between “Rogue”, “Biblical Preaching & Teaching” and our devotional today can be summed up by the quotes below: “A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple … More Devotional Thought “Example” – 04/03/2024
a person, organization, or country that does not behave in the usual or acceptable way: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/rogue CONTEXT: PSALM 16 PSALM 16:2 OVERVIEW: In this psalm’s movement from cry for help to affirmation of God’s rule and blessings, the reformers, propelled by Peter’s apostolic warrant in Acts 2, find the acts of Christ’s passion, death and resurrection. Even the psalm’s title—for all our exegetes except Calvin—authorizes … More Devotional Thought- “Rogue”- 04/02/2024
When I was a child and until the time of the Vietnam War the picture below said it all about the Pride felt by and in America’s service men and women. Americans as a whole were Proud to be American. We unashamedly displayed that pride without reservation. Unfortunately, times have changed, and in less than … More Saturday’s Soldiers Devotional – Plus-“PRIDE?” – 03/16/2024
Everyone no matter what they claim desires to be honored. They either want to be recognized for individual accomplishments or for a group/team/unit achievement. In the military, we had badges and ribbons for all sorts of individual achievements honors, and quite a few for the unit as well. An individual soldier and especially a good … More Saturday’s Soldiers Devotional – Plus-“Honor” – 03/09/2024
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