Category: Religious Liberty

Devotional Thought “Integrity” and ‘My Faith Votes’ – 06/11/2024

June 11, 2024

The idea of voting in general and especially voting Biblically, should be a matter of personal integrity to all who claim the title “Christian.” . Earlier proverbs in this collection (Proverbs 25:1) noted a similar idea (Proverbs 28: 12, 15, 28). Godly leadership in a nation generally leads to good outcomes (Proverbs 11:10; 14:34; 20:26; 25:5). Oppressive rulers who ignore … More Devotional Thought “Integrity” and ‘My Faith Votes’ – 06/11/2024

Saturday’s Soldier Devotional – God’s PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) ~ 09/14/2024

May 15, 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

Devotional Thought – “Rescuing the Perishing” Part 1 – 05/13/2024

May 13, 2024

1 Timothy 2 1 Timothy 2:3-5 Last night I was bored and decided to watch a series on Amazon Prime about Billy the Kid. At one point, I think in episode 3 or 4, a young woman expounds upon the evils of Calvinism, saying her family was in this cult. (Listening between the lines it … More Devotional Thought – “Rescuing the Perishing” Part 1 – 05/13/2024

WHY WOULD A CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC FAIL?

May 13, 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?

Devotional Thought “Example” – 04/03/2024

April 4, 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

April 2, 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

March 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,’

March 27, 2024

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,’