Would You Have the Courage of the Founders? Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death? The slogan of the Founders of Our Nation. ” “Eighty-six years I have served him, and he never did me any wrong. How can I blaspheme my King who saved me?” –Polycarp, Bishop of Smyma–disciple of John. Do we have …
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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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Challenged Don’t know what to do with what’s happening in our out of control culture? Read On. It’s always a challenge To always serve God. It’s not always easy— But, who said it was? Respect and obey rulers Though you disagree— It is God’s plan— Obey, make God pleased! Consider your choices. Examine …
Morality and the Public Square–to be Continued Hello Everyone! Martha and I are going to take about a month off. This is high time for gardening and final cleanup for summer. In addition, we will be flying to California the last of the month and early May to pick up our granddaughter. She is on …
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Truth to Power Christians should confront Sin within the church.— Holy word requires— Duty MUST not shirk! When it comes to power— Different duties defined. Some Christians rise up— Actively inclined! We are all citizens– God, country—Mankind. God created everything— Power, government—Time! Struggles are many— Dark evil exists. With rulers—folks in power …
Christian Historians Christian Historians True historians Write carefully, Checking the sources Critically Verified witnesses Relate the news Responding to questions To see what’s true. Gathers information, Then writes it down. Remembers the order So truth abounds. The certainty of The things we’re taught, Confirms our belief In Jesus and God. …
Psalms 119
Servant Leadership–What is it Really? Jan. 16, 2024 We often hear that leaders in the church must be “servant leaders.” You do not find this term explicitly stated in the New Testament. You find the term for servant — diakonos: a servant, minister; Greek διάκονος . [i] This term was used to describe various …
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American Dream
Mold the Clay I took the clay— So soft and pliable, Pushed and molded— Impressions reliable! Set it aside ‘til it grew cold. Now it is set With nowhere to go. Blessed with a child So clean and pure. Gave him to God To clean and cure. Only a short while With …