1. THE GOSPEL HAND I Thessalonians 1:4-5, Knowing, beloved brethren, your election by God. For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance, as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake. The Thumb 1:4, election by God. God, knowing man’s recalcitrance to... Continue Reading →
Book People
Let Scripture be your companion and guide – a lamp to your feet: Matthew 4:1-3 – After 40 days in the wilderness with wild beasts and no food, the devil came tempting Him with, “Turn these rocks into bread.” And Jesus’ response? He quoted Scripture! What Scripture? Scripture about knowing and following Scripture! “Man shall not live by bread alone,... Continue Reading →
A 9-11 Poem of Remembrance
September 12, 2020 Where were you that beautiful fall day? If older than seven - you know! Four selected planes each sped away, With people having places to go! Suddenly, screams were on each flight! Evil with knives took over each ship. The terror in the cabin was a... Continue Reading →
Pro-Life
From an opinion piece in the Omaha World Herald, August 23, 2020, titled “Neither U.S. political party fully follows Catholic Values” written by Thomas Kelly, a professor of systematic theology at Creighton University: In such an important election year, arguments will undoubtedly emerge that President Donald Trump is somehow “pro-life” because of his two Supreme Court... Continue Reading →
Lest We Forget
Lest We Forget (I sent this to the church on 09/14/2001) I'm sure you watched with horror this past Tuesday morning as World Trade Center towers #1 and #2 and the Pentagon were savagely attacked by terrorists. I am also sure that, along with me, you have been nearly overwhelmed by the amount of destruction in life,... Continue Reading →
More Amos
(notes from the men’s Thursday morning group, September 10, 2020) We remember nineteen years ago when the morning broke a great fall day. Those first shots of the New York City world were back-dropped by a beautiful blue sky - AND then fire, followed by billows of smoke and then a massive cloud of dust as... Continue Reading →
One World
God saw that nations be established after the total destruction of mankind via the worldwide flood: Genesis 10:32, These were the families of the sons of Noah, according to their generations, in their nations; and from these the nations were divided on the earth after the flood. But, mankind decided that they would not scatter but rather be one... Continue Reading →
Amos 4:1-5
From the men's study on 09/03/2020 Amos 4:1, Hear this word, you cows of Bashan, who are on the mountain of Samaria, Who oppress the poor, Who crush the needy, Who say to your husbands, “Bring wine, let us drink!” Bashan - where cattle were raised and the leaders could eat a portion when sacrificed (Ps... Continue Reading →
Mankind!
Driving home the other day on Platteview Road approaching Highway 31, I was struck by the creativity and ingenuity of we humans. The yellow centerline and white roadside lines – just painted – were bright, straight, and helpful. So what about those lines? Somebody – somebodies – found chemicals in nature that could be extracted and mixed... Continue Reading →
Word Power
A question posed to me recently, “What if a transgender comes to SSB and wants to fellowship with us? What would we do?” In every situation there are unique issues, but in every situation there is a basic formula: love them and give them the truth. We must build a love bridge in order to talk about... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 