On this day in history: 1997, Tom Osborn resigned as head coach of the Cornhuskers 1869, Wyoming voted to allow women to hold elected offices 1520, Martin Luther burned the Papal Bull - a “pastor” openly saying “No” to the powers that ruled. His act is of impact yet today! Thanks to God for His servant’s courage... Continue Reading →
Baptism – No! and Yes!
Matthew 28:19, Make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Is baptism important? NO! and YES! Let’s start with NO! No – baptism is not that important for it cannot and does not save! Rather, one is saved by faith in the work of Jesus and saved by faith alone in... Continue Reading →
A Therapeutic Society
Therapy - treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder Psychology Today: What Is Therapy? Psychotherapy, also called talk therapy or usually just "therapy," is a form of treatment aimed at relieving emotional distress and mental health problems. Provided by any of a variety of trained professionals—psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, or licensed counselors—it involves examining and gaining insight into life choices and difficulties faced by individuals,... Continue Reading →
Saved?
(thinking of Communion this Sunday) I recently wrote this to an individual about their salvation: “Man is full of pride and thus about self-promotion and defense of self. He is born consumed with self. Man is also fearful and thus driven to fight for food and shelter, a place in life, and for security/future concerns. Man is about his... Continue Reading →
Pilgrims
In an American Family Association interview dated November 25, 2020, these points were made: While some books and educators directly lie about the Pilgrims and their primary Christian motive for starting a new colony in American, the greatest threat to the truth about their story is what is left out when their story is told. Revisionist... Continue Reading →
Psalm 33 – Thanksgiving Worship
Psalm 33:1-3Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous! For praise from the upright is beautiful. Praise the Lord with the harp; make melody to Him with an instrument of ten strings. Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy. God is to be richly and loudly praised, exalted, sang to, and honored! 4 For the word... Continue Reading →
Thanks
Jesus gave thanks: Matthew 11:25, Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth.” Matthew 15:36, And He took the seven loaves and the fish and gave thanks, broke them and gave them to His disciples; and the disciples gave to the multitude. Matthew 26:27, Then He took the cup, and gave thanks. John 11:41, And Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, “Father, I thank You... Continue Reading →
1912 – Our Best Year
In 1912 the United States had cars, trains, steel, telephones, electricity, window screen, subways, zippers, the bottle cap, mousetraps, cotton candy, volleyball, the auto muffler, roller bearings, a remote control, the semi truck, filing cabinet, nickel-zinc battery, the fly swatter, thumb tack, mercury vapor lamp, assembly line, safety razor, hearing aid, air conditioning, offset printing,... Continue Reading →
November 11
November 11 is Veterans Day when we remember all those who have served and are serving in the armed forces of our country. We owe them our appreciation and our support. May they know it today and every day! We live in freedom and blessings because men and women have stood in the gap - some giving their... Continue Reading →
The USA
Yesterday we sang a verse of America the Beautiful written by Katharine Bates in 1895 thinking of those who heroes proved in liberating strife. The fourth stanza has the phrase, God shed His grace on thee, which got me thinking. That full stanza reads: O beautiful for patriot dream That sees beyond the years Thine alabaster cities gleam Undimmed by... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 