Way back in my ancient past, I had an older atheist friend who was attending University. Despite our differences we go along well. I enjoyed our amicable discussions and the chess games, which he almost always won. One day he brought us a quiz which his University had passed out to the students. It was a fictitious … [Read more...]
On Sanctuary Cities
Since Donald Trump was swept into power, the immigration debates and accusations picked up several notches. The Trump administration and those who voted for him have come under fire for not caring about the welfare of immigrants, illegal or otherwise. Closely associated with the immigration debate is the concept of … [Read more...]
Syria – Broken Beyond Repair
I debated about writing another article about Syria this week. By the time this is read the topic will have been exhausted. Others, much smarter than I am, have already offered their analyses. This is one of those frequent times I wish Jack Kinsella could offer me his astute observations. Even so, I do have my own … [Read more...]
Watergate and the Resurrection
What is the connection between Watergate and the Resurrection? In his book Loving God Charles Colson wrote a chapter called Watergate and the Resurrection. He compared his personal experiences with President Nixon's Watergate cover-up scandal, and compared these with how Jesus' disciples behaved after His … [Read more...]
Charles Spurgeon’s Lost Sermons
Charles Spurgeon's Lost Sermons - you may possibly not be aware that Christian George of The Spurgeon Center for Biblical Preaching has been diligently working on publishing Charles Spurgeon's "lost sermons." These are a collection of sermons that haven't previously been published either in book form or posted … [Read more...]
Putin – New Boss on the Block
Putin - New Boss on the Block? I suspect he thinks he is. In a previous column I mentioned the interaction between Putin and Netanyahu. Putin informed the Israeli Prime Minister that this wasn't 500 BC. In other words - despite its rhetoric - Iran wasn't planning another Jewish genocide. Putin was brazenly … [Read more...]
Return of the Peacemakers
Putin recently informed Netanyahu that we were no longer living in the 5th century BC. I'm not sure what the Israeli Prime Minister thought of that remark but I'm betting he didn't jump on the phone to announce the good news to Mossad. As Brian Shrauger reports, the context of the conversation occurred three days … [Read more...]
The Empire Strikes Back
They say power is like a drug. Once one has had a good taste, it can be difficult to give up. The following is my opinion and subject to fair criticism. When the presidential candidates lined up in 2008 some had reservations about Junior Senator Obama. He came out of nowhere to become the Democrat Nominee. Contra … [Read more...]
Israel – Don’t Go There
Israel - don't go there. When it comes to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, nearly everyone will have an opinion and solution. Is it wise to interfere in Israel's political affairs? Zech 12:3 and Zech 14:3 should echo strongly in everyone's ears. I recall having a vigorous conversation with someone regarding the … [Read more...]
Warp Drive and Star Trekking
Avid fans of Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek will know that Warp Drive is a concept of fast travel over vast distances. According to Wiki: Warp drive is a faster-than-light (FTL) spacecraft propulsion system in many science fiction works, most notably Star Trek. A spacecraft equipped with a warp drive may travel at … [Read more...]
