"Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." - John Adams. I do not like starting with a disclaimer, but so everyone knows my thoughts and background with weapons before I start. I served over four years in the US Army. After … Continue reading Mass Killings, John Adams, The Constitution
Romans
Christian Are You In Debt?
Before we begin, this week's column is not about money. There will be no talk of any program to show you how to pay off your creditors quickly or an advertisement for a low-interest loan. I have never understood how borrowing money gets someone out of debt. The Apostle Paul does talk about Christians being … Continue reading Christian Are You In Debt?
Circumcision of the heart
Slightly over three-fourths of boys born in the United States are circumcised as newborns. While circumcision is not a life-saving surgery, circumcision of the heart will change lives. Before you start thinking there is some new medical procedure for the physical organ we call the heart, please understand, the heart I am writing about is … Continue reading Circumcision of the heart
The Christian experience
If you ask someone if they are Christian and if they answer, “Yes” ask them another question - “How do you know you are a Christian?” Something to point out here, in Christian jargon, asking if you are a Christian is synonymous with asking, “Are you saved?” Therefore, asking how someone knows they are a … Continue reading The Christian experience
Spring training.
On February 14 my heart will be filled with love. The smells, the sounds, the anticipation of things marvelous to come will fill the air. I know it is Valentine's Day, but this year it is also the day pitchers, and catchers report to spring training for the Cleveland Indians. With hopes my … Continue reading Spring training.
The faith of change
When in need of a mechanic we will take our vehicle to someone we trust. That trust develops in various ways. The faith may come from the word of friends, “This guy is great! He always does a good job, gets it done fast and will not charge an arm and leg.” The trust may … Continue reading The faith of change
Something old; something new
A new year is upon us. With every new year comes resolutions. Resolutions are things people will attempt to do with the belief that it will make them or their lives better. Losing weight is probably the most sought-after goal; accomplishing some long evasive dream (“this will be the year I finally …) is probably … Continue reading Something old; something new
Preacher's Point 