Thoughts – Science and the Existence of God – 05/06/2024

May 01, 2024 by: J. P. Moreland The Limits of Science and Danger of Scientism The heart of scientism is the conviction that science can explain virtually everything. If there is not a valid scientific explanation for an event or state, then that is not properly an object of our knowledge. In reality, though, there are … More Thoughts – Science and the Existence of God – 05/06/2024

Saturday Soldiers Devotion – “Metal Illness – 05/03/2024

We begin today’s blog post with two quotes. One is a set of statistics based on Veteran suicide/mental illness. The other is the opinion about mental illness by one of our day’s leading Biblical preachers/teachers. After reading these one must, especially if you call yourself a “Christian” take a serious look at the questions posed … More Saturday Soldiers Devotion – “Metal Illness – 05/03/2024

Devotional Thought “Example” – 04/03/2024

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

Devotional Thought- “Rogue”- 04/02/2024

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

Resurrection Sunday -Sermon Plus… – 03/31/2024

ACTS 26:8 . SERMON . The Resurrection; its Relevance Today A Sermon on the Resurrection from Acts 17:18 PRAYER Thank God for Christ’s Resurrection RELATED Lamb of God sacrificed on Passover; In tomb on Feast of Unleavened Bread; Resurrected on Feast of First Fruits – American Minute with Bill Federer He is Risen! “I know … More Resurrection Sunday -Sermon Plus… – 03/31/2024

Weekly worship attendance or ‘almost weekly,’

Gallup: About one-third of Americans attend worship weekly or ‘almost weekly,’ a drop from 2001-03 By Mark A. Kellner – The Washington Times – Monday, March 25, 2024 The percentage of Americans who attend weekly worship services has fallen sharply over the past 20 years, a new Gallup poll shows. Thirty percent of respondents said they attend services weekly or … More Weekly worship attendance or ‘almost weekly,’

Devotional Thought – “Influence” – 03/26/2024

When folks speak about “Influence and Influencers” in today’s high-tech world they are referring to those with a social media presence that affects upawards of millions. The chart below shows just how important social media presence is, those with less than 500 followers and at least 25% engagement per post (I/we are in this category) … More Devotional Thought – “Influence” – 03/26/2024

Saturday’s Soldiers Devotional – Plus-“PRIDE?” – 03/16/2024

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

Saturday’s Soldiers Devotional – Plus-“Honor” – 03/09/2024

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

PRO-LIFE -Devotion and News-03/08/2024

Although the (abortion) clock/counter has been moving slower since the SCOTUS decision on Roe v. Wade it still moves. SEE THE UPDATED U.S. AND WORLDWIDE ABORTION CLOCK/COUNTER – HERE If we listen to the pro-choice pundits they seem to laugh off any notion that the preservation of life is important. Their nonchalant seemingly whimsical attitude about human … More PRO-LIFE -Devotion and News-03/08/2024