Archive for March, 2006
Dressing For Church
Read this slowly and patiently. Stop and make your choice after each phase. Now, open your clothes closet and make your selection for each of these occasions.
You have just been invited to visit the President in the Oval Office. What will you select to wear? Think it though and select your attire. Got [...]
Why Katrina And Other Natural Disasters
Why God, why Katrina? Having excluded God from the public arena some now want to summons Him to the court of pubic opinion and demand from Him an explanation of why such things as Katrina happen. A sparrow can’t fall to the ground without these persons blaming God.
Like Paul, “I count [...]
Shorter College
After nearly three years of court proceeding the Georgia Supreme Court returned Shorter College to its long standing relationship with Georgia Baptists. In the first meeting of the Board of Trustees I was elected Chairman of the Shorter Board.
Many falsehoods were cleverly shared during this time which frightened some persons at [...]
Alcohol In America
Often something that needs to be said is better said by someone other than ourselves. The following statement by my friend, the former Nebraska Football Coach and now Congressman, Tom Osborne. He spoke the following on the floor of the House of Representatives on September 13, 2005.
“Alcohol abuse involving underage drinkers has [...]
Muslim Violence In Europe
By now many people have got it figured out. There are at least two major schools of Islamic thought. One is non-violent and one violent. Each finds justifiable reason for their conduct in the Koran.
There are American Muslims who are Americans who practice the Muslim faith. The vast majority of these are [...]
How We Got Our Bible
From where did our Bible come? How did the specific 66 books become known as “the Bible?” Were other books considered and excluded? If so, why?
In the early years after the resurrection of Christ there was no need for written records. Those who evangelized and taught were eye witnesses. They had [...]
Where To Find Help In Time Of Need
PSALM 121: 1 -2
David was in a stressful situation desperate for help. Indications are this Psalm was written when he was confronted by a superior army badly needing reinforcements.
He knew from what direction [...]
We Are Losing The Cultural War
JESUS CHRIST said, “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, [...]
Thankful Living
I THESSALONIANS 5: 16 – 18
JESUS CHRIST had a word for unthankful people. He was very select in choosing the proper descriptive word for ingrate. In addressing the ungrateful farmer, whose bumper crop [...]
Life In The Parent – Child War Zone
PHILIPPIANS 1: 6
JESUS CHRIST “increased in wisdom and statue, and in favor with God and man” (Luke 2: 52). That is the intended growth pattern for all of us.
We are to grow:
INTELLECTUALLY (in [...]
Learning How To Love
I JOHN 4: 7 – 11
JESUS CHRIST said, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another: By this [...]
How To Live In His Will In A Wilderness
EXODUS 17:1 – 7
[To better comprehend the following read the text first.]Jesus Christ said, “Come unto me all you who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.”
How do you relate to that? How does that relate [...]
How To Be Victorious In Spiritual Warfare
EPHESIANS 6: 10 – 17
JESUS CHRIST, “the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil” (I John 3: 8).
The work Satan has been doing from the dawn of creation is described [...]
How To Avoid A Double Standard
MATTHEW 6: 24
JESUS CHRIST used His peerless capacity to draw listeners attention with a simple story illustrating a sublime truth. He used eyesight to dramatize the importance of having undivided loyalty.
Immediately He moved [...]
How Old Is The Earth?
GENESIS 1: 1
JESUS CHRIST Is spoken of as Creator: Colossians 1. When?
How old is the earth, really?
Estimated ages for the earth range from 6,000 years to 5 billion years. The two age estimates are so different they can’t be [...]
He Gave A Gift That Keeps On Giving
II CORINTHIANS 9: 15
JESUS CHRIST’S birth was God’s way of saying, “Merry Christmas, planet earth. I have a present for you.”
JESUS CHRIST was the reference when Paul wrote, “Thanks be to God for [...]
Happy Are Those Who Engage in Thanksgiving
I TIMOTHY 2: 1 – 4
JESUS CHRIST paused at the grave of His dear friend Lazarus and in essence prayed, “Father, I thank you for the death of My dear friend Lazarus…”
Talking to [...]
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes: 50th Anniversary Celebration
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
FEBRUARY 22, 2004
JESUS CHRIST said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13: 5.
Our beloved Lord has been and is creatively at work in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Our [...]
Faith Overcomes The Fear Factor
HEBREWS 11: & 6
JESUS CHRIST has inspired faith and incited holy boldness in the lives of countless heroes of the faith. Today He invites you to join their ranks.
His invitation to “Take up [...]
Everything I Needed To Know About Jesus…
·”Jesus Christ Is The Same Yesterday, Today And Forever” Hebrews 13:8
·Jesus Christ Is The Foundation For Life. If There Is Not A Proper Understanding Of Who He Was And What He Did One’s [...]
Encouragement
JOHN 14: 16
Jesus Christ was the most encouraging person to ever live. Should not those of us who follow Him be encouragers? Give it!
Christ is spoken of as our encourager in II Thessalonians 2: 16, 17: [...]
The Easter Effect
MATTHEW 28: 1- 7A
JESUS CHRIST died a quivering corpse on a cruel cross.
Heaven was in danger of embarrassment.
Earth was in danger of enslavement.
Deity was in danger of being disgraced.
Devotion was in danger of being disillusioned.
Then an angelic messenger brought the best news since the angels in [...]
A Day For Renewal
Lamentation 5: 19 – 21
(The Book Was Written By Jeremiah)
In Verses 1 – 18 It Is Acknowledged That The Nation Is In Disarray: “The Crown Has Fallen From Our Head.” Moral As Well As [...]
A Change Of Mind
PHILIPPIANS 2: 5 – 11
JESUS CHRIST is the perfect, peerless pattern for all who believe. He is not to be JUST our pattern. Indeed He is a pattern beyond compare, however, before being [...]
Away To The Manger
LUKE 2: 1 – 20
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JESUS CHRIST had existed in eternity as God. Knowing of our needs, He lovingly bid farewell to Heaven and prepared to “empty Himself” for His [...]
Abraham Lincoln: Was He A Christian?
MATTHEW 7:21 – 23
JESUS CHRIST said, “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven…” (Matt. 7:21).
What does it take then to enter the kingdom of heaven? In answering [...]
Why God Created Children
(And In The Process Grandchildren)
[The following came in an email and the source is unknown.]
To those of us who have children in our lives, whether they are our own, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or [...]
Where Did God Come From?
Every parent has shuddered when asked by a child, “Where did God come from?”
Based on experience I am convinced most parents have a ready answer: “Let’s wait and ask the pastor.”
Children ask childish [...]
Where Did Cain Get His Wife?
Adam was the “first man” (I Cor. 15:45). Eve was “the mother of all living” (Genesis 3:20). There was no pre-Adamic race. Cain was the first son of Adam and Eve (Genesis 4:1). [...]
What Difference Would It Have Made If Christ Had Not Been Born?
Every Christmas we are reminded by the classic film It’s a Wonderful Life, how George Bailey discovered what life would be like if he had not been born. Now there is a thought [...]
Values To Be Taught Children
And By Which You Should Live
Teach your children some basics. Such as:
* All of life isn’t fun. Fun isn’t the criteria by which you judge what you should do. Sometime it isn’t fun to do right. If having [...]
The Twelve Tribes
The tribe of Levi, the priestly tribe, is sometimes not numbered according to the instruction given by the Lord to Moses (Numbers 1: 47-50). When they are omitted the two sons of Joseph are included. They were Manasseh and Ephraim (Numbers 1: 20-47).
When Levi is included along with Manasseh and Ephraim there are thirteen (Gen. [...]
The Trinity
The doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most challenging and complex Christian doctrines. The Christian “godhead” is a moral and mental unity, fused together by mutual love and common purpose. It is the essence of Deity abiding in each that makes them one.
The small unit of matter, an atom, [...]
Tree of Life
“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God” (Rev 2:7).
The tree of life is first spoken of in Gen. 2:9. Following the fall [...]
Time Helps Us Understand Eternity
It’s about time!
That is, this column is about “time.” Have you ever taken time to think about time? It was Benjamin Franklin who said, “If you love life don’t waste time for that [...]
The Submitted Wife —- The Committed Husband
EPHESIANS 5: 22 – 31
JESUS CHRIST loved His church and gave Himself for it. That means He loved you and gave Himself for you. In doing so He made possible your salvation. He [...]
Spousal Relations
Dr. David Mace: “There are no unhappy marriages, only marriage partners who are immature. The problem isn’t with the institution of marriage — it is with people.”
Some practical ways of making a marriage [...]
Sons of God – Daughters of Men
GENESIS 6: 1 – 4
Three primary views of this passage prevail:
1. The “sons of God” are angels.
2. The “’sons of God” are royalty.
3. The “sons of God” are pious men from the “line of Seth.”
The first view appears to conflict with other Scripture, such as, “For [...]
The Son Of God
In Scripture Jesus Christ is repetitiously called “the Son of God.” (John 3:16)
Jesus Himself declared, “…I said, “I am the Son of God’” (John 10:36).
He clarified this further by saying, “I and the Father are one” (John 10:36).
Gabriel told Mary her child world be called “the Son of God” (Luke 1: [...]
Sodom and Gomorra
As a sidebar there is a feasible explanation of how God timed and achieved the act of raining fire and brimstone on Sodom and Gomorra. Large deposits of sulfur encapsulated in gypsum are [...]
Sanctity Of Life
Growing numbers of major cities now have designated lanes for commuter traffic in which no cars can drive with a single passenger. In two different states recently pregnant women were arrested while in a vehicle alone. Their defense has been that since they were pregnant there were two persons in the car. In both instances [...]
Salvation: How To Be Saved
Salvation comes only by faith in Jesus Christ.
“For by grace are you saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast” [...]
The Role Of Women In The Church
In churches where the Word of God is the final authority for faith and practice, the answer to this issue needs to be sought in Scripture.
Today, as in the O.T. and N.T. era, the work of God on earth is highly dependent upon women. Miriam (Ex. 15;20, 21), Deborah (Judges 4:4), Hannah (I Sam. 1; [...]
Rape And Incest And Abortion
98+% of abortions in America are performed for social reasons. 98+% are done for nonmedical reasons.
Sound studies from incest treatment programs suggest pregnancy is infrequent. Our pregnancy center has seen over 20,000 young [...]
Predestination
In Ephesians 1:5 the Greek word translated “predestined” is PROORISAS. It means “designated,” “foreordained,” or literally “horizoned us off beforehand.”
It is in the Greek aorist tense and refers to an act in the past once and for all. It happened “before the foundation of the world.” What is referred to here happened in a pre-creation [...]
Prayer Restraints
Persons sometimes say, “It seems my prayers go no further that the ceiling.” That may be true. If it is the reason is on this end of the line. Make certain none of [...]
Pornography
Many people have a deep dark secret which if known publicly would be embarrassing. Only one other know of it but what a memory that source has!
The secret is a fascination with pornography. [...]
Pork: Is It Ok For Christians To Eat?
Certain Old Testament dietary restriction prohibit the eating of pork. It is understood by many modern persons to mean it is improper to eat pork today.
The Old Testament consists of three sets of [...]
The Place And Meaning Of Christ’s Birth
Mary and Joseph were late arrivals in Bethlehem. The inn being full was a blessing. In that era an inn, known as a caravansary, consisted of a plot of ground cleared of [...]
The Passion of the Christ
“The Passion of the Christ” has aroused interest in the historical event on which it is based.
The act of crucifixion was common in the era. The Roman Varus crucified approximately 2,000 Jews during [...]
The Origin Of The Bible
From where did our Bible come? How did the specific 66 books become known as “the Bible?” Were other books considered and excluded? If so, why?
In the early years after the resurrection of Christ there was no need for written records. Those who evangelized and taught were eye witnesses. They had [...]
Left Behind
The popular selling books in the “Left Behind” series have focused attention on the end times. Over 58,000,000 Americans, one out of seven, have read at least one of the books. That [...]
The Last Supper: Who is That Woman in the Painting?
Bottom line —— that is not Mary Magdalene.
That idea never occurred to DaVinci. I have been there, seen the painting, and heard the lecture by the historical guides three times and they laugh at the idea of it being a woman. It is John who leaned on Christ chest according to [...]
Jesus On The Issue Of Swords
Jesus spoke on several occasions regarding swords. It seems strange He would encourage His disciples to sell their cloak and if they didn’t have a sword buy one.
“…he who has no sword, let [...]
Jesus: Did He Descent Into Hell?
One frequently asked questions is: “Where was Jesus those three days His body was in the tomb?” Before relating to that, let’s establish one basic fact. Some interpretations of the [...]
The Islamic Faith Compared With The Christian Faith
JESUS CHRIST said, “I am the way, the truth and the life; NO man cometh to the Father but by me” (John 14: 6).
Today there is a great tide sweeping the world of a religious movement needing Christianity’s attention. It is the Islamic faith. Islam is the faith. Muslims are the people who practice [...]
Is There A God
One of my majors in a state university was biology. Yet, when I was asked two questions recently I had no proof to support my beliefs. One question was, “Can you prove there [...]
Humanism And Creation
A theory is a conjecture regarding a possible explanation of some phenomena. It serves as a basis of contention to support a supposition.
Conversely, a fact is a truth known to be proven by [...]
How To Interpret Political Language
Do you ever marvel at people who are adept at never giving a direct answer to a question when being interviewed? Some public figures are masters of the craft.
Consider this model interview. Katie [...]
Homosexual Marriage
Many people form their beliefs on the basis of sociology rather than theology. Thus saith the majority,” rather than, “Thus saith the Lord.” As an increasingly secular society these two [...]
The Holy Spirit
Jesus Christ said, “I will pray the Father, and He will give
you another Helper (Comforter), and He may abide with you forever” (John 14:16).
Also read John 16:13, 14.
When then do I get this wonderful gift?
When Christ’s righteousness is imputed to the believer, the Holy Spirit is imparted.
The Holy Spirit is not given because of our [...]
Heaping Coals of Fire
“If your enemy hungers, feed him, If he thirsts, give him drink; For in doing so you will heap coals of fire on his head” (Romans 12:20).
In conversation with a wife who was [...]
Health And Healing
Mark the following true (T) or false (F).
“If you were right with God you would not have high blood pressure (thyroid problems, arthritis, a cold, backache, etc.). T____ F____
“There must be sin in your life or you would not be sick” T____ F____
“God wants [...]
What About Halloween
QUESTION – IN DEALING WITH THE OCCULT WERE YOU ABLE TO DISCERN BETWEEN SATANISM AND WITCHCRAFT?
Answer – Yes. There is a difference within the various orders of Satanists there are white and black witches. These titles do not refer to race but rank. There are however witches who profess not to be associated with Satanism. [...]
Guilt
Have you ever known a person who was talented, worked hard, acted wisely, made prudent judgments, and exercised insightful acumen to suddenly reverse him or her self and start making [...]
Graceful People
How many graceful people do you know? How many people who know you know at least one graceful person?
Most often when the word is used it describes the physical movements of a person. [...]
Good Works And Rewards
Ephesians 2: 8,9 “For by grace are you saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”
These verses make it obvious [...]
Gay Priest: What The Bible Teaches On The Subject
Homosexuality is a hot button topic. It isn’t PC to say anything critical related to it.
With a religious denomination recently appointing a homosexual priest as Bishop persons are asking what does the Bible [...]
Foot Washing
JOHN 13: 1 – 17
Why not engage in foot-washing?
It was the custom in the time of Christ for a host to have a servant who would wash the feet of all guests. Before going to a special event persons would bathe. Street sanitation in that period wasn’t what it is today. Persons also wore sandals. [...]
Fear Of Death
Are scared to death of death? Philosopher Blaise Pascal wrote, “Since men could not do away with death, they decided not to think about it.” The fact is we do think about it.
It [...]
Fasting
MATTHEWS 6: 16-18
Jesus Christ was asked by the disciples of John, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but Your disciples do not fast?”
He answered: “Can the friends of the bridegroom mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? But the day will come when the bridegroom will be taken away form them, [...]
Falling From Grace
The words “Christ is become of no effect unto you,” must be understood in their context to refer, not to their justification but to their spiritual lives as Christians. The apostle is not here speaking of their standing but of their experience. The words “become of not effect,” are from KATERGEO which means “to make [...]
The Evolution Of Evolution
Suppose, just suppose human life as we know it were to end on planet earth today. While your imagination is working imagine creatures with superior intelligence to us do exist in deep [...]
Eternal Security Of Believers
Approximately 100 Scripture verses affirm the fact that once a person is saved they are saved for all eternity.
There are a few “gray area” passages that persons tend to relate to as proof [...]
Eternity Illustrated
Do you ever think much about eternity? It is said death is one of the three most thought about topics in America. My source didn’t indicate what the other two are. However, if [...]
Early Secular Writings Regarding Christ
TACITUS: (55-117) A.D.)
Cornelius Tactitus is regarded as the greatest historian of ancient Rome. Writing on the reign of Nero, Tacitus alludes to the death of Christ and to the existence of Christians in Rome.
“Consequently, to get rid of the report, Nero fastened the guilt and inflicted the most exquisite tortures on a [...]
Divorce And Remarriage
There is no more challenging topic on which to write than divorce. Theology and sociology often clash on this. It is a sensitive emotional issue.
Very, very few people believe in divorce. Those who [...]
The Deity Of Jesus Christ
There are cults that profess to believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God. If asked and they respond truthfully they will admit they do not believe He is God the Son. They [...]
Death and Grief
Nothing impacts us like the death of a loved one. It is so final and strips our emotions raw. When our beloved is a Christian there are great consolations. To these we must [...]
Deacon Ministry
The ministry role of the deacon has changed dramatically over the years. Churches would do well to study the role model found in the New Testament to best utilize its human resources. [...]
Crucify Him!: Who Said It?
Jesus was from Galilee. Each tribe had an area where they camped near Jerusalem for feasts. The Galileans always camped on the southern end of the Mount of Olives. The Bible does not say this but historical records attest to it. These were rural people who detested the Romans and had [...]
Crowns Awaiting Believers As Their Reward
THE INCORRUPTIBLE CROWN [I COR. 9: 25-27].
This is given as a reward for mastering the old sin nature.
THE CROWN OF REJOICING [I THESS. 2: 19, 20].
This is given to soul winners.
THE CROWN OF LIFE [JAMES 1:12]
This is given to those who successfully endure temptation.
THE [...]
Cremation
Cremation is a subject on which the Bible is not specific.
A study of the history of cremation reveals it was begun as a pagan practice. By destroying the body pagans thought they could avoid the ultimate final judgment of God.
When reference is made to burning bodies in the Bible it is in connection with the [...]
Church Reconstruction
Like all movements there are various persuasions within this school of thought. Somewhat centrist among the movement, the concept could be said to be a reorganization of government to conform to the Old Testament code of law.
I do not agree with the movement. One reason is a failure by proponents to differentiate between the types [...]
Church Music
The variety in church music is unimaginable. Formerly there were denominations from which to choose. Now these segments of the Christian community are further divided by styles of [...]
A Biblical Standard For Pastor And People
I PETER 5: 1 – 4
JESUS CHRIST pledged Himself to build His church. He always does things orderly. Therefore, He has organized His church. The text lists three primary group exhortations. This shows [...]
Bible Code: Exposed
“Newsweek,” “Time,” Oprah and numerous other media outlets were abuzz in 1997 over The Bible Code, authored by Michael Drosnin. The thesis is that using a formula of equidistant [...]
Being Baptized For The Dead
“What will they do who are baptized for the dead, if the dead do not rise at all? Why then are they baptized for the dead?” (I Corinthians 15: 29)
A misunderstanding of this [...]
Baptism and Filling of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit was Christ’s birthday gift to the Church. He is still the spiritual birthday gift to every believer at the moment of salvation.
“For by one Spirit we were all baptized into [...]
Baptism As Essential To Salvation
There are entire denominations based on the fact that baptism is essential to salvation. Does the Bible teach that it is? Passages used to support the belief baptism is essential to [...]
Youth: Beliefs vs. Core Values
Right is right though all men be against it and wrong is wrong though all be for it. William Penn congealed truth in that statement.
There are moral absolutes. Situational [...]
Your Own Personal Bodyguard – FREE
Seldom has our society been faced with more uncertainty in public life. Public safety in general and bodyguards in specific are employed to protect people. The president, prominent athletes, [...]
Why Are We There? Is It Worth The Price?
Graphic insights and puzzling questions punctuate our news as the nation evidences more and more concern about a complex situation of which our predecessors could not have conceived.
Every day [...]
Who Crucified Christ?
A new movie by Mel Gibson has opened some old wounds and stirred passions. The issue, who killed Jesus Christ?
Individuals, not a race of people, did it. The disciples who [...]
Tsunamis And End Times: Part 2
The tragic tsunami that hit Asia has been described as being of Biblical proportions. Persons have tried to read spiritual meaning into it. Some members of the Islamic press have said it was Ala’s way of punishing the Muslims of that part of the world for their cooperation with the infidel [...]
Tsunamis And End Times: Part 1
There is a new fear fomenting in minds. The operative word is tsunami. Is America in danger? Yes, as is just about every country with a coast line. The timing of a cataclysmic tsunami isn’t possible but the potentials are in place.
Tsunamis are an explanation of a normally over looked prophecy. Much [...]
Thanksgiving In Our Heritage
Giving thanks is a long standing practice in America and Canada. It was preceded by the harvest-home celebration in England. Even that was preceded by the ancient Jewish Feast of Tabernacles.
The first Thanksgiving in America was religious in nature and didn’t involve feasting. December 4, 1619, a group of 38 British settlers [...]
Taxing The Wealthy
Economics 101 includes a basic principle many never learned. It relates to one of the only two certain things in life: taxes. In every society those in authority want them and no one else does. In Ireland recently I learned why old castles had so few windows. There was a tax [...]
Super Granny – Defender Of Justice
true story reported on the news in the USA
An elderly Florida lady did her shopping, and upon returning to her car, she found four males in the act of leaving with her vehicle. [...]
Stem Cell Research: The Ethical Dilemma
There is a perilous vast uncharted sea that might be crossed. Beyond the horizon it is believed there might be the land of Utopia. Several vessels are poised to [...]
Stem Cell Experiments
STEM CELL EXPERIMENTS
A short time ago President Bush was faced with a difficult decision. The issue evolved around embryonic stem cell experiments. What ever his decision it was certain [...]
Sin: Its Cause And Effect
SIN: ITS CAUSE AND EFFECT
Disconnect! That is a major problem in America today.
Aboriginal child birth is an example. In the primitive regions of Australia in which remote Aborigines live they don’t understand the [...]
Sex In School
Across America educators and parents are asking why youth have suddenly become openly promiscuous. As reported in the news sex in the school house isn’t an uncommon thing.
Years ago [...]
September 11
On September 11, 2001, more than the Twin Towers collapsed. A false philosophy fell also. Just as a counterfeit concept was gaining acceptance the tower tragedy exposed [...]
Separation Of Church And State
The courageous founders of our country knew full well the likely result of their bold declaration of independence. Often persons say, “Let’s hang together” to encourage friends to stick [...]
Scouts And Homosexuality
Persons of all faiths empathize with Catholic friends over the incomprehensible, irresponsible, and reprehensible conduct of a few of their priests regarding their pedophiliac actions. Many lives [...]
Saint Patrick’s Day
They called Patrick a saint long before there was any such formal title applied. Legend is so tightly woven with history that at times it is challenging to discern [...]
Ronald Reagan: The Great Communicator
America just celebrated two great acts of liberation.
The 60th Anniversary of D-Day marked the beginning of the final military assault that eventuated in the liberation of western Europe. Over [...]
Religious Freedom
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
James Madison, known as the “Father of our Constitution” met with a Baptist preacher named John Leland under a tree at the corner of what in now Madison [...]
Prostitots: Little Britneys
On my way driving through my home town recently I had occasion to drive by a humble little brick house. It is on a gravel road with the railroad [...]
President Bush And Judicial Appointments
Here come the judges.
There will be a litmus test for judges in America. The question is whose test?
When Nancy Palosi and Teddy Kennedy say there will be no litmus test for appointment of judges they are saying the president can’t have a defined standard for his appointments. One tactic often applied is [...]
President Bush’s Global Peace Initiative
President Bush delivered an Inaugural Address that will go down in history as a monumental one. What he proposes is an idyllic world. History has never known an era when such was a reality. It is a noble concept that bumps its nose against the plate glass reality of man’s inhumanity [...]
Post War Iraq And Afghanistan
Post war Iraq and Afghanistan are seen by many as hopeless regions destined to have continued tribal conflicts. It may be. It does not have to be. There is [...]
The Pledge Of Allegiance
John Leland in appealing to the Father of our Constitution, James Madison, for religious freedom wrote:
“There is no Bill of Rights. Whenever a number of men enter int a [...]
Pete Rose And Forgiveness
Pete Rose, the great ex-Cardinal baseball layer, has confessed to what he denied for 14 years. He bet on baseball weekly.
The title of his new book reveals what a person who is living a lie [...]
Peace On Earth
PEACE ON EARTH
Are these words written by Henry Longfellow appropriate for today?
“I heard the bells on Christmas Day their old familiar carols play, and wild and sweet their words repeat of peace on earth good will to [...]
Pacifism vs. War
“War is hell!” General Sherman said it well. War is abhorrent and should be avoided by all means. However, when the means run out war breaks out.
The most hellish [...]
News vs. Our Need To Know
Does the chief of police have to explain what he might have do to prevented it every time there is a murder?
Does a highway patrolman have to tell what action he or she might [...]
Nelson Price Treatment Center
It has been my good fortune to attend many graduation exercises. Never has one failed to inspire me. It marks a noteworthy achievement in the life of a person.
Recently I had the good [...]
Muslim Militance
Not all Baptists are alike. Now that I have stated the mother of all understatements let me spin off that principle.
Not all Muslims are alike. There are some genuinely peaceful ones. I [...]
Mormonism
With the Olympics garnering such public attention it is natural that Mormonism will be highlighted in a very favorable manner. Recently Dr. Joe McKeever of First Baptist Church in Kenner, Louisiana wrote the following on the subject. “The January 21, 2002, issue of “The New Yorker,” carries an article on Mormonism by Lawrence Wright. This [...]
Morals Matter
On September 11, 2001, more than the Twin Towers collapsed. A false philosophy fell also. Just as a counterfeit concept was gaining acceptance the tower tragedy exposed it as fraudulent.
In that moment we were dramatically reminded morality matters. Our society was being fed a diet of relativism. The theory that there are no absolutes was [...]
Mini Morals Matter
A noticeable change in the moral climate of our society has occurred. A variety of factors have contributed to it.
Einstein’s Theory of Relativity was a catalyst. When he postulated [...]
Mascots
It is time to rally around your favorite school’s mascot and cheer the team on to “V-I-C-T-O-R-Y.”
I love creative mascots. Lions, Tigers, Gators, Devils, Wildcats, Bulldogs, Yellow Jackets, etc. [...]
Martha Stewart On Lying
Martha Stewart sold 3,928 shares of ImClone stock December 27, 2001. June 4, 2003, she was indited on nine federal counts. It was alleged she lied to the Grand [...]
March Madness
Appropriately this month is called “March Madness.” It must be because there are so many basketball games on TV. The NCAA National Tournament starts with 64 teams and whittles [...]
Laughter Is Good For Your Health
Health is no laughing matter, but it does help if you laugh.
In proverbial wisdom even God is depicted as laughing, “He who sits in the heavens laughs.” If you doubt that look in the mirror. If He laughs so ought we who are created in His image.
The book of “American Averages” notes the [...]
The Koran On Jesus
The topic is what does the Koran teach about Jesus and those who follow Him. It is not what do Muslims believe about the subjects. That is too subjective. This is an objective review of what the Muslim holy book teaches on the topics.
Muslims believe the angel Gabriel revealed the Koran, meaning [...]
The Koran
Mohammed Ali has said there are 3,333 errors in the Bible. I have studied form criticism, textual criticism, and higher criticism and have not found those errors. I have [...]
The Joy Of Giving Without Receiving
The late great coach Bobby Dodd delighted to tell of his playing days at Tennessee. He said he tried for the longest to get his granddad to come to [...]
John Walker Is No Nathan Hale
Nathan Hale made a fateful decision. As a member of the army of General George Washington he responded to the request of the general and volunteered to infiltrate the British lines for recognizance purposes. Upon returning he was captured by the British and ordered to be hanged the next day.
As a youth he was tutored [...]
Jihad: What Is It?
Jihad is a word heard often in the news. Its meaning is complex, its application diverse, and its interpreters give it differing degrees of expression. As persons struggle to [...]
Islamic Violence
Our nation is confronted with a conflict that must be fought whether we want to or not. It is on a battlefield less than ideal yet more to be [...]
Islamic Sects: Peaceful Or Not?
A distilled depiction of America would be a contemporary, progressive, diverse, independent, free enterprise, freedom loving culture.
Around the globe many suppressed and oppressed people being held [...]
Islamic Schools Of Thought
A distilled depiction of America would be a contemporary, progressive, diverse, independent, free enterprise, freedom loving culture.
Around the globe many suppressed and oppressed people being held [...]
Islam The Peaceful Religion
Islam is a peaceful religion we are told. Most of us accept that. However, that being true, there are some confusing facts.
Why is it that in Cairo’s largest mosque Friday prayer time is used [...]
Is It Gambling Or Gaming?
Gambling is disappearing in America. Betting continues at a record pace but it is not called gambling. It is now called gaming. Is it just a game?
The popularity of poker games on TV has caught on in a big way. Youth are especially absorbed in it. In some cities there are [...]
Iraqi War Casualities
Casualties of war are a grief for a nation. Each of us is diminished by the death of any one of us in war. The grief is compounded when [...]
International Intelligence Service
Syria is a country suspected of harboring terrorist training camps and secret bank accounts for Saddam worth billions. What is known of this we may never know. However, based [...]
Integration Of Baseball
In 1946 Branch Rickey signed two outstanding young men to major league contracts. One of them, Carl Erskine, told me this story.
Carl was a 156 pound kid from Indiana with a lightening fastball. In [...]
The Inauguration Of “W”
I could not believe what “W” did at the Presidential Inauguration. He had some audacity to say he couldn’t begin without a prayer. He then got specific and spoke of “…that Almighty Being who rules over the universe, who presides in the councils of nations….”
How out of touch can one president be? [...]
How To Deal With A “Whatever” Mentality
“Whatever!” is the mantra of the moment.
It is a synonym for relativism, a byword for “anything goes,” and a revelation that situational ethics have made great advances. It makes [...]
The House Of Islam
The Muslim holy book, the Koran, explains the conflict going on in the world. Few non-Muslims know it divides the world into two divisions. Dar El Islam, “the House of Islam,” and “Dar El Harb, “The House of War.” The first consists of those nations under Muslim control or which have [...]
The Gnostic Gospels
The novel The DaVinci Code and the film “The Last Temptation of Christ” which are based on extra biblical writing have enjoyed great popularity. Most of these modern works discredit the New Testament gospels and claim a love relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene. They advocate a conspiracy theory regarding the [...]
The Foundations of Islam
The western mind is in general unfamiliar with the Islamic faith. Current conditions have created a general curiosity about its origin and some basic precepts. An overview of the [...]
The French Mentality
What’s with the French that they are so anti-America? One of their major problems is their selective memory.
The French head of state, Jenri Phillippe Petan arranged an armistice with [...]
Free Speech And The Chicks
The Dixie Chicks spoke out critically of President Bush on the event of Operation Free Iraq. They followed it with the yo-yo statement regarding opposing the war and supporting the troops. What? That is [...]
Faith In The Face Of Terrorism
“The city was under siege. As when a house is on fire, the inhabitants wanted to flee. The populace seemed eager to save themselves, even if naked and ashamed. [...]
Evolution: Fact Or Theory
Attending a state university and having a major in biology I learned what is required for a matter to be considered a scientific fact. It must pass three tests.
1. Is or was it observable?
2. Is it demonstrable?
3. Is it repeatable?
In light of that three fold test consider whether evolution Is a scientific [...]
The Emergence Of Evil
Evil is a word that has almost been lost from our language. President Reagan called Russia the “Evil Empire” and was criticized.
The word has had a second coming lately. President Bush has referred [...]
Drug Abuse
“Denial” isn’t a river in Egypt.
Up to 25% of this years senior classes across America can’t pass a urinalysis.
In addition to the human tragedy involved drug abuse is expensive. [...]
Don’t Be A Goose
While playing cowboy on a ranch in Montana I observed the behavior of two animals that illustrate human conduct. When I thought of writing on this topic I thought it mirrors teens and it does. However, it also typifies some adult behavior.
One was a goose named “Goose.” The ranch foreman, Lyle, rescued [...]
Do Christians And Muslims Worship The Same God?
You decide, do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
In answering this question the resources are the Qur’an (Koran), and the Hadith from a Sunni Islam perspective. The Qur’an is considered [...]
The DaVinci Code – Part 4
The DaVinci Code was released by Dan Brown in March 2003. It quickly rose on the “New York Times” bestseller list. It is now in print in over 100 countries.
It is a conspiracy theory based on the premise that there is “scientific evidence that the New Testament is false testimony” (p.341).
On [...]
The DaVinci Code – Part 3
Emperor Constantine called a council to convene in Nicea, Turkey in 325 AD. At that time he conspired to create a divine Christ and infallible Scripture. To do this [...]
The DaVinci Code – Part 2
The DaVinci Code has been number one on the New York Times, Barnes & Noble, and Wal Mart best seller lists and is destined for Hollywood. Prevailing skepticism in [...]
The DaVinci Code – Part 1
“The DaVinci Code” by Dan Brown: fact or fiction?
As a literary work it is fiction.
As a historical work it gross distortion of truth which looks the other way when facts contradict the thesis.
It [...]
The Crusaders: Muslims vs. Christians
Osama bin Laden said of the American response to 911 it is a “new crusade and Jewish campaign led by the big crusader Bush under the flag of the [...]
Creation By Chance
The Raelians have given cause for people to consider origins of life. The idea that aliens came to this planet and created human life is a stretch worthy of [...]
The Confusing Koran
The western mind is in general unfamiliar with the Islamic faith. Current conditions have created a general curiosity about its origin and some basic precepts. An overview of the [...]
Christian Civil Disobedience
What would happen if all the lambs roared at once?
The absurd extent to which the false concept regarding separation of church and state can be taken is now being played out in New York.
First, it should be noted the intended meaning of [...]
Changing Morals
Quietly a noticeable change in the moral climate of our society has occurred. A variety of factors have contributed to it.
Einstein’s Theory of Relativity was a catalyst. When he postulated [...]
