a funeral count down
I love this country. But sometimes I am ashamed of our sense of values and priorities. For weeks now I have heard nothing from our national news agencies but the detailed events that have led up to the funeral of a blonde woman. To make matters worse the day of her funeral our news media and talk show hosts picked this thing apart … reaching beyond the point of ridiculous. When Jesus died it was really “no big deal” to most people around Jerusalem that day. But in reality it was part of God’s plan to save sinners that would …
reflecting the eternal
Personally I’m sick of pro athletes who make this pointing jester toward the sky after they make a sensational play … and then a few days later you hear of their failed drug test or sex scandal involvement or drunk driving charge. Many so called “Christians” … … have faith in faith … but show little faith in God. … believe in believing … but cannot rely on God. … love the concept of love … but refuse to love real people. … believe in prayer … but are unable to pray believing. … say they love Jesus … but …
autism and childhood television watching
A new study from Cornell University suggests that there is a ‘statistically significant relationship’ between autism and early childhood television viewing. Dr. Mohler discusses the study here. We know that television is a powerful medium. The American Academy of Pediatrics has advised parents of children under age 2 not to allow any television exposure. The experience of watching television is passive rather than active. The child’s imagination is not required to provide the images — the screen does that for them. Television does not encourage active thought nor does it develop the attention span. Many researchers suggest that the experience …
a God is great grenade
Every morning I first read the scripture and devotional message for the day on my kitchen table … and then pray … and then check out ESPN highlights. What if today I did something different ? After Bible, devotional, and prayer … I walk over to a government building and scream “God is great” as I toss a hand-grenade through a window. This actually happened yesterday on the other side of the world. — Now I am studying the Muslim or Islamic faith and I simply cannot understand this way of thinking. “Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with …
porn or breastfeeding, which is the greater societal risk
There is a sickening epidemic spreading across the United States that doesn’t get half the public attention of Bird Flu or Gas Prices. The proliferation of accessible pornography (delivered through multiple mediums such as film, internet, satellite radio, cable), coupled with weakening moral standards and misguided tolerance among the general population, is causing sexual addiction and misbehavior to run rampant. Just take a look at the statistics posted on Family Watchdog, a website that allows you to search for any registered sex offenders who may possibly be living near your children. * 1 of 5 girls will be sexually molested …
We Gotta Pray!!!
“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way…I desire then that in every place the MEN should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling…” (1 Timothy 2:1-2,8) A major issue has been brewing in our country for some time now concerning the preservation of the Bible’s definition of marriage. You probably know the story: one side views marriage from a “traditional” perspective, i.e., between one man and …
what happens in Vegas …
The latest TV commercial says: “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” … but I disagree. For the first time in their history the Chicago RUSH arena football team plays in the Arena Bowl Sunday, June 11 in Las Vegas … and they have asked Linda and I to join them. With God’s direction, I will deliver a team chapel message on Saturday and then my wife and I will be included as guests at the team evening supper. God can orchestrate some of the most bazaar events in a person’s life. I am humbled that HE can take a …
Sinise: Making A Difference
Most of the time Hollywood celebrities and politics make for a train wreck. This time one of the Hollywood elites got it right. Gary Sinise co-founded “Operation Iraqi Children”, that provides Iraqi children with school supplies. Supplies are donated to a central location, Kansas City, and shipped to Iraq. Children who are trained to hate the US and are brainwashed to be suicide bombers receive the aid from American troops and Iraqi policemen. I heard Gary on the radio this week tell of story after story about how something as simple as school supplies made a difference in children’s lives …
Has Congress Lost Their Mind Due to Gas Prices?
I like reading the updates during the day and articles etc… this one threw me for a loop. (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12509275/>1=7938) Congress is proposing a $100 rebate to help absorb some of the increase in price…. I mean common all they are saying is you get some of the money you paid us… Part of reason gas is so high is a large portion is TAXES!!! As usual congress tries to fix something that needs a bandaid with a hammer… But i still love being an American! Should be even more of a reason to pray for our leaders.
If Natalee Holloway Was Black
A few years ago, my wife and I became addicted to the Laci Peterson Murder Trial. Thanks to Nancy Grace, our lives at 7:00 each night revolved around watching her show, to see what the latest updates were in that case. Now fast forward another year or so. The same patterns of behavior came swooping back when Natalee Holloway went missing in Aruba. Another few months of our infatuation with her story. As the anniversary of Natalee’s disappearance draws near, I’m reminded of something hauntingly true about our society – which begs this question. What if Natalee Holloway was black? …
