There are many places in Scripture where the phrase "how long, oh Lord" is expressed. This phrase exhibits a longing for change and protection. As I listen to news of the day I connect with this sentiment. There is much in our world that appears out … [Continue reading]
In reading New Year greetings, I was just reminded that the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible will celebrate its 400 years of publication in 2011. The KJV has been used by God to transform millions of lives. This is a noteworthy accomplishment … [Continue reading]
It turns out that those popular kids in High School really were as clueless as me; they were just better at hiding it. Now the popular kids are elected officials and still clueless. I came upon this thought as I wondered why the decisions made by our … [Continue reading]
It is the middle of December and the time for email notifications lamenting that a community or business does not allow the display of the Nativity scene or other religious symbols. In the past, I thought that my lack of concern about this was an … [Continue reading]
I recently had a road trip through the Bible belt and saw a billboard advertisement for a church that read, “Church the way it used to be . . ." I think that I get what they are trying to convey, but I can’t say that I agree with it. My guess is … [Continue reading]
This evening I read 1 Kings 9 where God answers Solomon’s prayer of dedication of the Temple. In 1 Kings 9:8 God tells Solomon that the Temple will become a heap of ruins if Israel and her kings go after other gods and serve them. The thought … [Continue reading]
