Our recent election was about two core issues – the message (platform) and the messenger (president). It was about values – those of the red and those of the blue - and about the country’s next leader – Biden or Trump. While many were voting on the messenger, the message should not have been overlooked. The message matters! Words... Continue Reading →
From April 1861 to April 1865 our country was embroiled in a terrible internal war that left tens of thousands dead, tens of thousands wounded and maimed, tens of thousands with homes and lives devastated, and tens of thousands confused and angry. In fact, here we are a sesquicentennial later and still dealing with hurts... Continue Reading →
Today we elect a President – or at least try. In the midst of division and commotion is a God greater than all. Reading Amos, I am constantly reminded of the evil and rebellion that marked the prophet’s day and what God said of Himself. I have grabbed a few of His statements to remind us who is... Continue Reading →
A sign of the times: I Timothy 3:1-4, But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having... Continue Reading →
On the NE ballot this year are Initiatives 429, 430 and 431 to allow casino gambling at licensed horse race tracks in the Husker state. The expansion of gambling is promoted as a tax relief for the state. It is argued that NE is losing money to IA which has casino gambling on the east bank.... Continue Reading →
Amos 5:6-15 6-7, Seek the LORD and live, lest He break out like fire in the house of Joseph, and devour it, with no one to quench it in Bethel—You who turn justice to wormwood, and lay righteousness to rest in the earth!” 8 He made the Pleiades and Orion; He turns the shadow of death into morning and makes the day dark... Continue Reading →
The SSB men had their monthly breakfast in October with great “man food” – eggs with meat along with sides of bacon, link and patty sausages, and sweet rolls. Talk about eating good in the neighborhood (I think that is stolen from Applebees – sorry, but applicable). The month before we had quiche to which some men... Continue Reading →
Back to Gretna – Yeah! Always good to get away and equally good to get home! Amen? Thanks for the time to be away! Andy Buttermore (with son David), Randy McFarling (with sons Jake and Max) and I left Friday morning, Oct. 2, for the Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming a set up a hunting camp just... 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, was a huge WOW God – today, means love – before, fearsome Truth – today, being mine – before, universal... Continue Reading →
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has been at the fore of the news for the past week plus. Why? Because the President and a Republican Senate are in position to tip the balance of the top court of the country toward conservatism needing to fill the position left open by the death of Justice... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 