New Year’s Resolution(s) – 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

When “John 3:16” Becomes a Crime – 12/29/2025

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

Christmas 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

Thursday Thoughts – 12/18/2025

TOPICS Americana, Christian Life, Culture/Society, Informed Citizenship {Govt & Politics}, Informed Patriotism, Prayer, Pro-Life, Military/Veterans, You Can’t Make This Up, and more. We hope you become informed readers and citizens based on both the Bible and our founding fathers: Acts 17:10-12, 2 Tim 2:14-16, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Paine Americana Christmas Tree, Lights, Poinsettia, White House, Carols “I Heard the Bells…” … More Thursday Thoughts – 12/18/2025

Devotional – The Ways and Ends of the Wicked – 12/17/2025

The following is from my good friend (even though we have yet to meet), Steve. I find it very appropriate for the season. All we (in America at least) have to do is look around to see that the focus for Christmas is that of the wicked (those who know not Christ). There is a … More Devotional – The Ways and Ends of the Wicked – 12/17/2025

Devotion – “Method of Daily Prayer Part XI” –12/16/2025

Today we conclude our series of excerpts from “Matthew Henry on a Practical Method of Daily Prayer.” These will be without the usual comments and study references. My hope is that people will be like the Bereans, as described in Acts 17:11, and will put Henry’s writing to the test. Cut & Paste or Type Method of Daily Prayer in the … More Devotion – “Method of Daily Prayer Part XI” –12/16/2025

Thursday Thoughts – 12/04/2025

TOPICS Americana, Christian Life, Culture/Society, Informed Citizenship {Govt & Politics}, Informed Patriotism, Prayer, Pro-Life, Military/Veterans, You Can’t Make This Up, and more. We hope you become informed readers and citizens based on both the Bible and our founding fathers: Acts 17:10-12, 2 Tim 2:14-16, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Paine Americana The following two articles may seem misplaced at first, but I … More Thursday Thoughts – 12/04/2025