Memorial Day in America has become nothing like the original folks envisioned in 1866. Commercialization and party hardiness are the primary focus of the weekend. Few, if any, businesses close, and flowers are not shared on graves. Over the Memorial Day weekend, I get many more “thank you for your service” comments because most folks … More Memorial Day – 2025
We seem to think that the OT is only about God’s chosen people, the Nation of Israel, but that is wrong. If you asked the majority of folks (not scholars) who identify as “Christians” where Christ can be found in the Bible, the overwhelming response would be the New Testament. A minority would say both … More Friday Feature Quote – “Pointing to Christ” – 05/23/2025
There are a few unwritten rules in many family gatherings, one of which is never to discuss politics at the dinner table. Folks also apply many misconceptions, half-truths, and blatant lies about Religion (specifically Christianity) and Politics in the USA to an even broader rule that religion and politics have an impregnable wall between them … More Christians and Politics – 05/21/2025
. If you wait for a perfect church, you must wait until you get to Heaven; and even if you could find a perfect assembly on earth, I am sure they would not admit you to their fellowship, for you are not perfect yourself. —Anonymous Bible Truth Behind the Quote:Even Paul, an apostle and church … More Friday’s Feature Quote – “CHURCH—PERFECT?” – 05/16/2025
Flag at half-staff . Peace Officers Memorial Day is Thursday, May 15. The day honors peace officers who have died or have been disabled in the line of duty. In accordance with U.S.C. Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 7(m) of the U.S. Flag Code, the United States flag shall be flown at half-staff from dawn … More Peace Officers Memorial Day – 05/15/2025
3 Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. 4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. 5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court. PSALM 127 PSALM 127:3 … More STUDY – “Children” – 05/14/2025
My friend Steve Rebus posted this on his site a few days ago. It reminded me of the Parable of the Prodigal Son. What is your take on it?
“Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is worth more than precious rubies!” Proverbs 31:10Our friend is very busy seeking that precious piece of furniture, called a wife. May the Lord direct and bless his choice. In Captain Cook’s voyage to the South Sea, some fish were caught which looked as well as others–but … More Sunday Sermon Series – Mother’s Day – 05/11/2025
. COMMENT/CONTEXT The first thing I think we need to establish is what the Sabbath is: SABBATH (שַׁבָּת, shabbath). A day of complete rest from secular work following six days of labor. Established and modeled by God. Bryan C. Babcock, “Sabbath,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham … More Friday Feature Quotes – “Sabbath” – 05/09/2025
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