A Peculiar Prelude to Conquest

To say the absolute least, a lot has happened since our previous post. Clearly, the ultimate impact of historically significant events that took place in the Middle East last week is yet to be determined, but this much at least is undeniable . . .  Continue reading

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Unmasking “the Mystery” of Lawlessness

This is one of those posts that required a little adjustment from my original objective. The events unfolding on the world stage are of such significance that they must not be ignored. My focus initially was to  Continue reading

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Father’s Day ~ A Time to “Behold”

As much as we dearly love and honor all the wonderful mothers in our lives, it’s barely been  Continue reading

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New ‘Waze’ to View Our Faith?

Bible teachers I’ve met over the years represent a variety of communication skills and different spiritual gift patterns, but the ones who stand out most prominently for me have one thing in common. They have  Continue reading

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Judgment~ Mercy’s Painful Prelude

Following a series of joint replacements and assorted complications, someone suggested that I get one of those little  Continue reading

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Called to Serve ~ “As Soldiers”

I leaned my head over to one side and spit on the dried leaves in front of me. Frowning thoughtfully, I took a deep breath, and in the gruffest, most masculine voice I could generate, said  Continue reading

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