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Poll: How little Americans read the Bible

Posted on 2014-03-21 | By J. Randal Matheny | 6 responses

Our comments on a new poll just released, with some surprising and discouraging information.

Marx’s system of ‘equality’

Posted on 2010-06-02 | By J. Randal | 2 responses

Tonight, watching KAIT 8 news at 6 p.m., out of Jonesboro, we saw a report about cutbacks and no summer school for students. One scene showed a student working on a computer, with the monitor sporting these words:

What the Bible says about health

Posted on 2010-03-22 | By J. Randal | 1 response

Well, let’s restrict it to the New Testament, shall we? Here’s a word search on “health, healthy,” from the ESV. Acts.3.16    And his name—by faith in his name—has made this man strong whom you see and know, and the faith that is through Jesus has given the man this perfect health in the presence of you all. 3John.1.2    Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good […]

Thanksgiving, not Wantbuying

Posted on 2009-11-21 | By J. Randal | Leave a response

Thanksgiving is not a major economic holiday in terms of retail sales. Because he who gives thanks for what he has, forgets his wants. The counting of blessings precludes the making of wish lists. Gratitude enumerates what has been received, not what is yet to come.

I’ll Spend More Money

Posted on 2009-07-30 | By J. Randal | 2 responses

A light piece of verse, but heavy hearted, from the direction of the US. Many people have wondered why the government can do what they can’t personally in their finances. It’s a legitimate question, which I ask in poetic form.

Pray for this soldier

Posted on 2009-07-10 | By J. Randal | Leave a response

Have been following a soldier’s arrival and settling-in in northern Iraq, through emails.

The Fourth of July

Posted on 2009-07-04 | By J. Randal | Leave a response

Sundry thoughts on America’s Independence Day.

Invite President Obama to church

Posted on 2009-04-09 | By J. Randal | 2 responses

This email arrived today from a friend, which I’ve posted with her permission …

UPLift: Hollywood

Posted on 2009-03-27 | By J. Randal | 3 responses

A short item addressed to the movie moguls of that stained spot on the map.

The march of Marxism

Posted on 2009-03-21 | By J. Randal | 7 responses

They’re coming after your children.