Devotional Thought for Today – 12/11-2020

ESV and RVR 1960 INFORMING THE NEXT GENERATION CONTEXT (v. 1-31) :  v. 1–8 The introduction to Ps. 78 explains that it is a “parable” (v. 2) intended to exhort the Israelites to not be like their forefathers (v. 8).  In v.5–8 The psalmist describes how God (Ps 78:5) demanded that Israel not only recount His laws and instructions, but also … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/11-2020

Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday? Jesus Is Myth Become Fact

Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday? Jesus Is Myth Become Fact Several years ago, in a documentary called “Religulous” (clever, right?), Bill Maher claimed that most of the story of Christ, especially the parts about His birth, were cribbed from pagan mythology. After all, Maher claimed, the Egyptian God Horus was born of a virgin on … More Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday? Jesus Is Myth Become Fact

“Why Democratic Socialists Can’t Legitimately Claim Sweden or Denmark as Success Stories,”

REMEMBER the US was specifically founded as a CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC, not a democracy. The Idea of a democracy even a monarchy were floated and REJECTED.  From Democratic Socialist of America Website: Democratic socialists believe that both the economy and society should be run democratically—to meet public needs, not to make profits for a few. To … More “Why Democratic Socialists Can’t Legitimately Claim Sweden or Denmark as Success Stories,”

Devotional Thought for Today – 12/08/2020

PSALM 39 CONTEXT: This individual lament psalm focuses on the brevity of human life. The psalmist suffers because of sin (see note on 38:title–22; note on 38:11). He intended to remain silent but was unable to do so (vv. 1–3). He emphasizes the brevity of life and prays for Yahweh to reveal when he will die (vv. 4–6). He affirms his trust in Yahweh and … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/08/2020