A new poll is out about the Bible in the US. These stats are disturbing, if not surprising. Only half of Americans read, at least once a year, some religious text at all, 95% of those reading the Bible. So the majority of the American population is totally and completely ignorant of Scripture. Continue reading
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Marx’s system of ‘equality’
StandardTonight, 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: Continue reading
What the Bible says about health
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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 health, as it goes well with your soul. Continue reading
Thanksgiving, not Wantbuying
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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. Continue reading
I’ll Spend More Money
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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. Continue reading
Pray for this soldier
StandardHave been following a soldier’s arrival and settling-in in northern Iraq, through emails.
The Fourth of July
StandardSundry thoughts on America’s Independence Day. Continue reading
Invite President Obama to church
StandardThis email arrived today from a friend, which I’ve posted with her permission … Continue reading
UPLift: Hollywood
StandardA short item addressed to the movie moguls of that stained spot on the map. Continue reading
The march of Marxism
StandardThey’re coming after your children. Continue reading