I'm thinking of JFK’s assassination on this day in 1963, which is a deep scar on our dear country. And over the years there have been more scars with many coming only recently! Considering the world of Adam and Eve and making application to we of the United States: Adam and Eve were privileged to... Continue Reading →
Up the Jordan
I wonder if a Christian suffering depression is something like the Dead Sea found in the land of Israel. It is a large body of water with no life in it, on it, and very little around it. It exists from the melted snow of Mt. Herman that once bubbled and bounced down to the Sea of Galilee,... Continue Reading →
Funerals
We at Standing Stone Bible have experienced an unusual number of deaths in the past few weeks (only one attributed to COVID) and thus we have experienced more grief and loss than to what we are accustomed. But our God has helped us through each passing; giving us strength, comfort and even joy in the midst... Continue Reading →
Evil II
The challenge of reconciling God and evil theologically is termed Theodicy - which is “the vindication of divine goodness and providence in view of the existence of evil,” (W. Grudem) So, we live in a world of both good and evil and it seems everyone has their take on where the line is between the two such as: Driving 7 or 8 mph... Continue Reading →
Third Best at Best
I fear that too many Americans have not settled for the best or even second best. I fear that some have even settled for fourth or fifth best. From The Epoch Times, April 7-13, 2021, p. B4 George Washington Deemed Religion and Morality Essential to Political Prosperity. …in his Farewell Address published just prior to the... Continue Reading →
Good Church
From the men’s study on November 4, 2021: Micah 4:1-2, Now it shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established on the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and peoples shall flow to it. Many nations shall come and say, “Come, and let us... Continue Reading →
Slavery for All
We are born slaves - even living in America, the land of the free, where we exercise a host of freedoms; yet, we are slaves. So, how is it that we are slaves? Consider: 1) We are born slaves to the curse in that we are surrounded by death and succumb to death - we all do!... Continue Reading →
Into My Heart
It is a common phrase and thought – “You need to accept Jesus into your heart.” We sing, “If you want joy, real joy, let Jesus come into your heart.” But, nowhere does the Bible use that terminology. From compellingtruth.org: What does it mean to 'ask Jesus into your heart'? (excerpt) Many have taught that a... Continue Reading →
Obadiah and Edom
Obadiah delivered a one-chapter oracle of doom to the people of Edom who gloried in the destruction of Jerusalem and the defeat and captivity of the Jews who were their relatives (Edom from Esau and Jews from Jacob – the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah). The Jews and Jerusalem were guilty of blaspheming and... Continue Reading →
Cannabis – Marijuana
There is a growing chorus of voices calling for the legalization of Marijuana for a variety of reasons. One is a group that clamors for open use of the drug for pain management. Another large group wants it for recreation for, after all, alcohol brings release and joy (only in the moment is “joy”) and is... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 