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  I’m perplexed by the silence of those who recognize wrongs in the world around us but say (or do) nothing about it.       Consider this, maybe silence is more powerful than the shouts and chants of a protester? Do those who remain silent realize their silence can produce a powerful effect, whetherContinue reading ““The Absence of a Voice is the Acceptance of Something””

Churches all over the nation are taking deliberate time for prayer in support of Israel and the escalating war with Hamas. Just a note for our consideration specific to moments of prayer for Israel – 100% agree with biblical principles about prayer, support of Israel, and Christian’s greater commitment to a meaningful Christ-like influence onContinue reading “To Pray, or Not to Pray For Israel – That is the Question”

The accelerating war in Israel is horrific – the worst of mankind is on full display – the basics of human existence, oppression, and survival always play out the same:   It is foolish to correct the table manners of a starving person. A starving person only knows that they must survive by any meansContinue reading “What Is Expected of a Starving Person?”

Frustration runs high in the nation that proclaims freedom, equality, liberty and justice for all – we’re struggling on several fronts – government is soiled with underhanded funding influencers – businesses and economics are blatantly driven by personal and corporate greed – policing, legal, and justice systems weigh much heavier on the poor and peopleContinue reading ““Consider a Mile in the Shoes of the Least of These””

In 1967 the Beatles produced the song, “All You Need Is Love” which sparked large social movements all over the world – it’s still an iconic song today – many people use the song’s chorus as a slogan or phrase without knowing (or remembering) the phrase came from John Lennon – he initially wrote theContinue reading ““All You Need Is Love””

It’s funny (not funny) what we learn about ourselves once the rose-colored glasses of our national history are removed – please allow me to illustrate: In the 1956 movie, “The King and I” Yul Brynner plays the fictional king of the nation of Siam (later known as Thailand) – Deborah Kerr plays opposite Brynner asContinue reading ““Mirror Mirror On The Wall, Who’s The Greatest Nation Of Them All?””

NOTE: The gist for this rant is not my own – Pastor Joel Michael Herbert shared the concept – I added my perspective, research, and experiences to his baseline. Church, please take care of what we may become – we may find ourselves called out by our own beliefs – specifically if we step farContinue reading “You Taught Me…   Until You Didn’t”

Asking for a friend… (which is code for; this applies to me, and perhaps you also). We are good, and often quick to recognize what we believe the Holy Spirit directs us to do. So, why do we leave room for discretion, if we fail to carry out basic biblical commandments as if we believeContinue reading “What Really Motivates Us?”

A one-legged stool is useless – it has no value – it can only be used for a tiny fraction of its potential – perhaps it can be used for firewood. A two-legged stool is better in that you may now have more firewood, but its usefulness is still greatly compromised – this stool isContinue reading “A One-Legged Stool is NOT a Platform”