Character - or not

(Isaiah 8 & 9)) “By the people and for the people”Takes the people to hell; Best to be ruled by God!(Talkin’ about His Law, don’t ya know! No better way than that to go!) Gird yourself so you don’t get shattered (v. 9) ‘Twas always the Law of God that mattered. ‘Tis the Lord you […]

(Isaiah 7:20 and 8:13) Gonna shave that head, legs and face! What about the chest, arms and groin? Well, don’t ya know what’s goin’ on? Got humiliation comin’ down! Shavin’ those places all covered; Bring some disgrace on those mothers Of sons who want to do wrong Shavin’ everything but that “dong”! Oh, it’s a […]

Existing eternally as He does, The Triune God needs no one. Complete as both object and subject, This Love is eternally content. So why, to our wondering eyes, Did He make creatures like you and me? Had a plan which had to do with glory, And we are all part of that story. We live […]

“God is never in a hurry,” Says CJ McKay on Hope 100. That’s right, but my kids aren’t God And neither are their parents, So they got to move and get ‘er done, Lest they get a spankin’ on the bum! And yet, the admonition is welcome. Slow down when you are anxious for nothing, […]

Humility is not an attribute which we can teach. It is a character trait which is learned by experience. We can elaborate to the humbled person upon that principle by teaching him about the greatest humiliation of all, the incarnation and crucifixion of Jesus. And the best occasion for such instruction is that of his […]

When you think of your failures Turn your thoughts to the Savior. If for your sins you have cried, Remember that One who died. He took it all and went down All the way dead and to the ground. He took on Himself all your pain But it did not long on Him remain. He […]

A Place Fit For (Fools, Ignoramuses, Rebels, and Egotists) What, essentially, is a sinner? A person fit for the fire, A Foolish, Ignorant, Rebellious Egotist; One who the worship of God resists.He imagines himself in need of no God; Thinks there’ll be no eternal rod;Passes off Jesus as a piece of lore; Ignores Him like […]

So, what’s up, Pope?Hooked on dope? O come on, Francis! What are the chances? Mariana Mazzucato? Is she a hot tomato? What explains such “bravado” Or flat out apostasy? That you would such a one Appoint to the Pontifical Academy? Maybe she has a nice anatomy (Does it trump her apostasy)? Her heresy is easy […]

What’s up with Johnny B? Had to set those babies free From the oppression of those “aborters” Who were killin’ those little chil’n. Brockhoeft went his way to jail After given the Devil some hell, Blowin’ up those abortuaries, Makin’ us real prolifers merry. But he’s doin’ just fine! Enjoyin’ his rest and some wine. […]

Sing to Him a hallelujah Or He’ll bring hell to ya! He’s worthy of that praise Now and for all your days. So get up an’ out o’ your daze; To Him a hallelujah raise! Off o’ your butt and onto the street; Preach the Word and take the heat! You know He’s worthy of […]

Have you paid all your debts? A good man, you say, you are, As I recall. How about the life you owe To Him Who gave His for you? Have you paid Him back? No? Then, when and how? What do you propose? A good deed here and there? Do you think that bends the […]

12 Sept., 2022 Do you love Truth, Justice, and Righteousness? “Good,” to those who answer “Yes!” Now, do you hate that which contradicts them? (I.e. lies, crime, and general wickedness?) What do you do about that which you love? You adore, nurture, care for, and encourage such. And that which you hate? You despise, shun, […]

They buy up houses or land and invest nothing in development, beautification, improvement – to the chagrin of the neighbors who must endure the disparaging condition of the degrading property. They care, apparently, nothing for their neighbor’s property and their well-being, but seek only their own advancement in wealth. ‘Tis really nothing new. Human depravity […]

Grammar policeman is here, Mammas and Pappas! (See the info below, here: https://marriedwiki.com/wiki/michelle-phillips) Michelle Phillips American singer, songwriter and an actress, Michelle Phillips is known as a member of the pop group “The Mamas and the Papas,” composed of her husband John Phillips, along with Cass Elliot and Denny Doherty. She is the second child […]

The earliest record we have of testimony among church leaders to the doctrine defining God as specifically triune comes from Justin Martyr. He was born in about 114 A.D. in a city of Samaria called Flavia Neopolis, known today as Nablous. He accepts the charge from the Greeks, whose gods he has exposed as frauds, […]

Well, that evil which you tolerate soon spreads and takes over everything. Think of that infection you might have in your body. If you don’t treat it, it spreads and you get sick all over! Imagine what happens when evil laws are allowed to stand. Whether its racism which leads to discrimination, segregation, and slavery […]

https://www.renewamerica.com/columns/zieve/131202 So with this one by Sher Zieve back in 2013.

“Balance” comes to mind as the ever-all solution to most problems. Selfishness may be at the root of both conditions. Why do we marry? And why divorce? We seek our own benefit, joy and wellbeing. Bottom line is the pursuit of our own good. But we must also seek justice with the glory of God […]

What if all Muslims were taken away (“raptured” out o’ here!)? What impact would that have upon the world? Good? Bad? Might depend upon where and what the alternatives were. Under a Godless tyrant it might be good to have some Muslim comrades to resist him. So some places would fare worse. Similarly countries dominated […]

Swords and Shields was war up close and personal: You see the eyes of a person as he diesUnder the blows of your sword; No distancing death from your view. You do what you got to do; It is either he or you. And now we think less grimly of war, Carried out at distances […]