Depending upon what news report you read, President Obama's African trip was a great success. This is despite being rebutted by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta for raising the gay rights issue. Mr. Obama had drawn an analogy to America's past: “As an African-American in the United States, I am painfully aware of the … [Read more...]
The Jews, Canary in the Coal Mine
The Jews, canary in the coal mine. Note: In the past, canaries were often used by miners as an early warning system of the presence of toxic gases. See HERE I've been writing on this topic for a number of years now and can confirm that the following points made by the writer of the Gatestone Institute column (see … [Read more...]
God’s Will or Our Will?
Someone once wrote: “There are only two kinds of people in the end: those who say to God, "Thy will be done," and those to whom God says, in the end, "Thy will be done." All that are in Hell, choose it. Without that self-choice there could be no Hell. No soul that seriously and constantly desires joy will ever miss it. … [Read more...]
What Happened in Ireland
What happened in Ireland? Well, it recently overwhelmingly voted to support same-sex marriage. What were the circumstances surrounding this historic position? Why would a predominantly Catholic nation arrive at the decision to redefine marriage? Did Christians and conservatives simply capitulate? One Irish Christian … [Read more...]
The Paranoia Industry
Are you living in fear and paranoia? One reason is because there's a thriving industry which cultivates it. Hat tip to Omega Letter member Kerry for sharing this important and timely article. Excerpt: Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: Neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things … [Read more...]
God, Bible and LGBTQ issues
What do God and the Bible say about LGBTQ issues? How do some Christians who have come out of a homosexual lifestyle identify themselves? How do they understand the Bible's teaching on homosexuality and what challenges are they confronted with after having left their previous lifestyles? In what ways do they change and … [Read more...]
National Day of Prayer
Today is National Day of Prayer. Let’s lift up our nation and our leaders before Almighty God. … [Read more...]
What You Do Defines you
There are a few memorable lines in the movie Batman Begins - if you like that sort of genre (which I happen to). At one point in the movie, Playboy Bruce Wayne takes a fully clothed dunk in a pool with two young ladies. When his old childhood girlfriend (Rachel Dawes) spots him, he tells her that this apparent vacuous … [Read more...]
Return of the Old Empires?
With all that is occurring in the world today and the jostling of powers, could we be seeing a return of the old empires? In a previous column I had speculated about a return of the old gods. This time I'm going to touch upon the return of the old empires - with thanks to Lt. Col. Ralph Peters. A few months … [Read more...]
I Can Do All Things Through Christ
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 We've all read these words and they've been a source of encouragement to many people. From Christians to various self-help gurus, so many have quoted this verse to context to achieving goals. But what did Paul really mean in context with the … [Read more...]
