The Sound of Freedom Recently Martha and I went to see the movie “Sound of Freedom.” “Sound of Freedom is a 2023 action film. It tells the true story of Tim Ballard a former government agent who embarks on a mission to rescue children from sex traffickers in Colombia.[5] The plot centers around Ballard’s …
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Commentary: “The Door” and Christian Liberty
“The Door” and Christian Liberty Temple Grandin was a lady with autism who eventually became a Phd in animal science. Early in life she was deadly afraid of opening or going through “doors.” For so many the door of death is a frightening prospect. Why is this so? Perhaps one reason is some live a …
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Essay: “Liberty or Chaos: Navigating the Evolution of Christian Worship in a Postmodern World”
“Liberty or Chaos: Navigating the Evolution of Christian Worship in a Postmodern World” “The world has changed. I feel it in the water. I feel it in the earth. I smell it in the air. Much that once was is lost, for none now live who remember it.” This famous line from The Lord of …
Commentary: Advocating Morality in the Public Square
Commentary: Advocating Morality in the Public Square Religion and Politics! Those are two subjects we are told to never bring up if you wish to retain or obtain friends in our culture. Should this really be the Christian position? Indeed in my conservative Christian faith group, the default position is to never speak of politics …
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Morality and the Public Square- Guiding Theological Principles: Conclusion
Morality and the Public Square- Guiding Theological Principles: Conclusion How Should a Christian go about advocated biblical moral principles in the public square? As previously defined the public square is any area or secular venues where a Christian might engage people or organizations. This includes the political processes in our democratic republic. The Christian should …
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Commentary: One of the Most Difficult Decisions for Many Christians
One of the Most Difficult Decisions for Many Christians Do I dare take the chance of alienating my friends and neighbors by sharing God’s concept of morality? Do I speak up in the Public Square when i see the culture defying God’s laws? Do I speak “truth to power” when our leaders are heading down …
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Essay: Faith in Action: The Christians Role in Upholding Morality and Advocating for Reconciliation in the Public Square. Part 8
Faith in Action: The Christians Role in Upholding Morality and Advocating for Reconciliation in the Public Square. Part 8 Scripture places direct responsibility on the ruling powers to serve their citizens by promoting peace, justice and that which is “good.” There is a corresponding duty of the Christian to obey the ruling authorities and support …
Commentary: Update on Posting Poems and Essays
Attention: Update on Posting Poems and Essays We are alive! What a blessing. What should your actions be as you see the deterioration in our culture and society? How are you to conduct yourself as a Christian in the public square? There are biblical answers to these questions. Hopefully these essays will provide guidance on …
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Essay: Unlocking the Divine Mandate: Exploring the Responsibilities of the Earthly Rulers: Part 7
Unlocking the Divine Mandate: Exploring the Responsibilities of the Earthly Rulers: Part 6 What are the responsibilities of the ruling earthly Powers? First they are servants for good. As servants of God, they are empowered to execute “wrath upon the wrong doer.” They have a responsibility to “punish the wrong doer.” They are to “govern.” …
Poem: Life’s Flowers
Life’s Flowers