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“If you take away religion, you cannot hire enough police”

June 8, 2020

American Minute with Bill Federer “If you take away religion, you cannot hire enough police” -Harvard Professor Clay Christensen, quoting Fulbright scholar On February 8, 2011, Harvard Professor Clay Christensen, the Robert & Jane Cizik Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, observed: “Sometime ago I had a conversation with a Marxist economist from China. He … More “If you take away religion, you cannot hire enough police”

Deep Moral Chasm in America

June 8, 2020

For a long time I and many others have been saying the issue in America is not systemic racism, or any other “social” issue, the problem is a MORAL one. We have forgotten the principles this nation was founded upon and followed fairly closely for it’s first 175 years of existence. Since the 1960’s (maybe … More Deep Moral Chasm in America

Sunday’s Sermon Series – REASON TOGETHER

June 7, 2020

Isaiah 1:18-20 AMP and RVR 1960 The book of Isaiah recounts Israel’s ongoing rebellion against God. Despite this God continues to offer them forgiveness and redemption. Isaiah recounts an ongoing call to repentance, to turn from their evil ways and do what is right before God. Chapter One begins v.1-9 describing that rebellion. Then in … More Sunday’s Sermon Series – REASON TOGETHER

Why would God leave the 99 to find 1?

June 7, 2020

Question: “Why would God leave the 99 to find 1?” Answer: Both Matthew 18 and Luke 15 record Jesus’ parable about a shepherd who leaves 99 sheep in the fold to go in search of one that had wandered away. Jesus gave this illustration in response to the Pharisees who were incensed that Jesus “welcomes sinners and … More Why would God leave the 99 to find 1?

Saturday’s Military Devotional – Dogmatic?

June 6, 2020

John 14:6 AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: First in Chapter 13 John is relating a time when Jesus had gathered together His disciples in preparation for the Passover Feast and while sitting in the upper room predicted His betrayal. after dumping that load of bad news John begins Chapter 14:1-6 with some good news of … More Saturday’s Military Devotional – Dogmatic?

Boastfulness

June 5, 2020

1 Corinthians 4:7 (AMP and RVR 1960) CONTEXT: Paul in Chapter 3 has given instructions for good Christian living. He then switches gears and begins Chapter 4 with a sort of defense of his ministry. As you can imagine from the name and verses selected to represent this ministry we are partial to 1st Corinthians … More Boastfulness

Building the Lord’s Temple

June 4, 2020

1 Chronicles 22:5 (AMP and RVR 1960) CONTEXT: King David is preparing to build the Holy Temple, the House of the LORD God of Israel. Yet he also knows for his age and more importantly for his past transgressions (sins) against God and man, he will not be the one to actually build the temple. … More Building the Lord’s Temple

Watching and Praying

June 3, 2020

In yesterday’s post, Riots and the Need a Heart Transplant, we looked at the need for Spiritual Rebirth in America. Today I want to look at the heart’s of the Remnant, those God has chosen and already calls His won. Luke 21:34-36 NKJV and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: The 21st Chapter of Luke beginning in verse … More Watching and Praying

The Exchange of Pleasures

June 3, 2020

“The pleasure of obeying God is far greater than any pleasure that sin affords.” The Exchange of Pleasures by David Qaoud Many moons ago I was into dieting and supplements and lifting-weights. I still am today, although to a much lesser degree. I try to eat healthy most days of the week. I take fewer supplements. … More The Exchange of Pleasures

Riots and the Need a Heart Transplant

June 2, 2020

With all the riots going on across this land I thought it prudent to visit an old friend, our heart’s. There are a few ways we can look at what is happening in America at the moment one being surprise the other with understanding or maybe a combination of both. Here is what I mean. … More Riots and the Need a Heart Transplant