Woke is not Awake Alarm clocks. The smell of frying bacon and brewing coffee. What does it take to wake you up? We’re living in a time when many believe they are on the leading edge of societal evolution, championing the move into the future while leaving outdated and irrelevant thinking and ways behind. All the while, scoffing at anybody […]
No Shortages Who’d ever thunk? Baby formula. Toilet paper. Job applicants. Shortages. And all blamed on COVID. Aren’t you thankful that our God is not constrained by supply chain problems or pandemics? The Bible tells us, “And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:19). Jesus also said, “Do not […]
My Rights You can’t turn on the news or pick up a newspaper without somebody whining about their rights. In my opinion, many are trying to get something they didn’t earn and don’t deserve. The Bible is clear about people like this: “…if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either” (2 Thess.3:10). I’m not […]
Immediate or Imminent? Tomorrow is Tax Day in America. Sunday is Easter. Both events may spawn anxiety, even fear. While we understand the potential fear of dealing with the IRS—even if your reporting is totally honest—there are a lot of folks that should fear what Easter represents, especially if they don’t embrace the truth of the event celebrated. Chocolate Easter […]
Murder or Love? It is reported that on April 10, 2019, Irwin Jacobs, a very wealthy Minnesota businessman, took the life of Alexandra, his wife of 57 years, whom he adored, because she was suffering from dementia and had been wheelchair bound for the past year. He then turned the gun on himself and ended his own life. This is […]
Crush or Edify Words have meanings. Often it requires context because the same word can mean more than one thing, especially after modern slang has its go at it. Consider the word “bad.” In my younger days, bad was what you called something you really liked. Confusing? Yes. Unmanageable? No. The Bible has a lot to say about the words […]