On Sunday evening, May 24, Eric Metaxas played an interview he had with Ravi Zacharias in July of 2019 (Ravi died May 19, 2020 of a rare untreatable cancer at the age of 74). Ravi told about his attempt at suicide in his homeland of India using poisons that put him in the hospital for... Continue Reading →
The Omaha World-Herald headline for May 21, 2020: “Nursing Home Where Five have Died has Spotty Record.” The subtitle was: “Five residents at Life Care Center of Elkhorn die, citied in the past for deficiencies.” I trust that I am not speaking out defending a bad situation, but I was troubled by the headlines about […]
Just this week I had another discussion about driving the speed limit – this one with a non-believer. He claimed that he followed the posted limit but the expression on his wife’s face told another story. But, the argument is, the police allow five over. So why not drive five or so over? Because the law says... Continue Reading →
In order to not spread the COVID-19 virus, we hear much these days about “social distancing” and “community spread.” Some thoughts about both: Let me suggest that social distancing is a very difficult concept for true Christians as it is a hallmark of their faith. Christians are charged to draw near to their God and to one... Continue Reading →
We Americans find ourselves in strange and troubling territory. Who had even the foggiest thought back at Christmas time of what marks our life today? But here we are! Despite such days being so weird, God’s desire for people is unchanged. There are so many passages one could look to find direction, but for this musing, we... Continue Reading →
I Peter 1:3-5, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith... Continue Reading →
The COVID-19 causing school closings, social distancing, and some infected even here. The hit on airlines and cruise lines and thus the oil market crash. Interesting! The Stock Market sell-off. Ouch! Money: hard come – easy go! Money is so much like trying to grasp the wind. The disfunctionality of Washington – the Presidential campaign. These can and... Continue Reading →
Some weeks ago, I began a study of capitalism asking myself if my beliefs had a Biblical basis and you have seen that to date I have given you 20 beliefs, all with a Bible truth as a foundation. I don’t want to believe something if it is not anchored to God’s precious Word – the... Continue Reading →
Again, in light of the push by some politicians seeking the Presidency to move the USA into a strong commitment to socialism in the coming years and in light of Super Tuesday tomorrow, I thought it wise to do some study and share more thoughts: First, a take on conservatism taken from the Encyclopedia Britannica.... Continue Reading →
Today is the primary election in South Carolina followed by Super Tuesday coming this week. The chatter from all quarters is socialism – some rigorously promoting it and others vehemently opposing socialism with others in between. What should we think? First, a general statement taken from http://www.diffen.com: The central arguments in the socialism vs. capitalism debate... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 