I Peter 2:13-17, Instructs God’s people to submit to their government. We are to honor all people, love Christians, fear God, and honor the king (17). But not all governments or government doings are honorable, just, or good. Some considerations from the life of Daniel. 1 Government thinks children belong to them - 1:3, Then the king instructed Ashpenaz,... Continue Reading →
What happens in the Oval Office these days is not new – note these Ex Orders from Esther... Ex Order #1 1:5, 8, And when these days were completed, the king made a feast lasting seven days…for so the king had ordered all the officers of his household, that they should do according to each man’s pleasure.... Continue Reading →
Wikipedia on Fear: Fear is an emotion induced by perceived danger or threat, which causes physiological changes and ultimately behavioral changes, such as fleeing, hiding, or freezing from perceived traumatic events. Fear in human beings may occur in response to a certain stimulus occurring in the present, or in anticipation or expectation of a future threat perceived as a... Continue Reading →
Charity – today most often means “a handout” – before, love Gay – today means “homosexual” – before, joyful Grace – today means “freedom” – before, a gift Amazing – today means “special” – before, a huge - WOW God – today seen as “love” – before, fearsome Truth – today being “my beliefs” –... Continue Reading →
From Larry Arnn of Hillsdale College: When, shortly before Independence Day, Nike announced its plans to release an athletic shoe featuring the Betsy Ross flag, Nike spokesman Colin Kaepernick objected, condemning the flag as a symbol of racism and slavery. A social media storm followed. Consequently, Nike announced that it was halting production of the shoe. This controversy was... Continue Reading →
This is a summary of an article in the AFA Journal published March 2020 titled, “The Time of Our Visitation” by Ed Vitagliano. Since the 14th century, the Turks had been rising in power and grabbling lands including Greece, the Balkans, some of the Middle East and parts of Northern Africa. In the 1600’s Europe was... Continue Reading →
[This musing is a continuation of musings from August 5, 2020 and December 16, 2020] With China, Facebook and Twitter censorship, the election and capitol problems, executive orders promoting “free will” (restrooms, abortion, and expression) and COVID at the front of the news these days, fear is gripping much of the nation. The fear of COVID-19... Continue Reading →
Don’t confuse black and white steel riding on four tires with black and white rectangular steel on a post stuck in the ground. One is the law and the other is but an enforcer. Don’t confuse 6’2”, 37 years old, attractive, Under Armour clothing, fluid speech, catchy phrases, great illustrations, and a dynamic platform presence with... Continue Reading →
The story of Joseph and Mary living in Bethlehem after the birth of Jesus and the visit of the wisemen especially struck me back in 2018 . Matthew 2:9-11, When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over... Continue Reading →
I Timothy 2:1-4, Therefore, I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 