In Romans 12:18, we are told to be at peace with all men, so far as it depends on you. There is a recognition that we only get to control one person–ourselves, and we don’t do that particularly well. There is a reason why self-control is so encouraged in the Bible, as it’s so little […]
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Considering Russia’s Nuclear Threat
20 Nov 2024
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Harold Macmillan, former Prime Minister of the UK, was once asked what was the most difficult part of leading government, to which he replied, “Events, my dear boy, events.” In some cases events come at you unawares, e.g., Mr. Trump’s failed battle against Covid-19. Others come at least in part due to your own actions. […]
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Please read Daniel Ch 7 prior to reading the post, and read post one, two, three, four, five, six and seven in this series first. Summary: In Daniel 7, Daniel has a prophetic vision of four great beasts rising from the sea, symbolizing successive kingdoms. The first is like a lion with eagle’s wings, the second a bear, the third a leopard with four […]
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There is no joy in Mudville, Mighty Casey has Struck Out: Reflections on the Trumpquake.
07 Nov 2024
Thank you Kamala, for bringing back the joy. Maybe not the joy you were thinking about, but I’ll take it. We’re not going back to normal, perhaps we never will. But we’re leaving the dystopian reality that was the failed Biden/Harris administration, and that is an encouragement. Like you, I’m still processing the election results […]
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Never Harris
03 Nov 2024
The lamentable state of our election once again leaves us with two candidates of poor character–candidates who regularly demagogue their opponents with dishonest characterizations (to put it mildly). We have one candidate who has denied all her prior distinguishing positions when running for president a mere four years ago (without explaining why she abandoned those […]
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Please read Daniel Ch 6 prior to reading the post, and read post one, two, three, four, five and six in this series first. Chat GPT summary of Daniel 6: King Darius appoints Daniel as one of his top administrators, sparking jealousy among other officials who conspire against him. Knowing Daniel’s devotion to God, they persuade the king to enact a law […]
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Wow…Jeff Bezo’s Op-Ed in WaPo is a must read
29 Oct 2024
And at least on my computer during lunch, not behind a paywall. You need to read this. I’m encouraged and hope you will be too. Yes the progressives are whining, but that just illustrates his point. Edit Update: Also, in response to the first two comments, check out this must-read as well. Conservatism is winning […]
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Please read Daniel Ch 5 prior to reading the post, and read post one, two, three, four and five in this series first. Summary of Ch 5: King Belshazzar, Nebuchadnezzar’s grandson, throws a grand feast and, in a blasphemous act, uses sacred vessels from the Jewish temple to drink wine while praising idols of gold, silver, and other materials. During […]
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Please read Daniel Ch 4 prior to reading the post, and read post one, two, three and four in this series first. Summary of Ch 4*: In Daniel 4, King Nebuchadnezzar has a troubling dream of a majestic tree that reaches to the heavens, providing shelter and sustenance for all creatures. However, a divine messenger orders the tree to be […]
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Please read Daniel Ch 3 prior to reading the post, and read post one, two, and three in this series first. Summary: In Daniel Chapter Three, several years have passed since the event of King Nebuchadnezzar’s troubling dream. And for reasons not told in the text, he decides to make an image (of himself?) which he requires all the […]