tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208345352011-12-13T19:40:22.173-06:00...refuse to quit...keep your eyes on the prize!Rodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924549033803423325noreply@blogger.comBlogger2311100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20834535.post-73542450830596394182011-12-12T22:44:00.000-06:002011-12-12T22:44:05.867-06:00

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me” Psalm 23:4 No one goes to Colorado for the valleys. Vale and Aspen owe their wealth to mountains, not valleys. Tourists don’t pay exorbitant sums of money to ascend Pike’s Valley, it’s Pike’s Peak they want to scale. We all know the view from the mountains is spectacularly

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"No one can be a good Christian who does not with holy zeal set out to know, delight in, and live by the Word of God!" --John R. Rice John R. Rice was not a perfect man. But rather than accentuate his imperfections or even extol his myriad of contributions, I'd simply like to highlight that he was a man who was preoccupied with honoring God through His Word. While creation testifies of

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Today is a special opportunity to honor God. If you don't often attend church, perhaps you'll read this early enough to get there today. Here's an exerpt from Moody's famous sermon "Weighed in the Balances." THERE HAS BEEN an awful letting-down in this country regarding the Sabbath during the last twenty-five years, and many a man has been shorn of spiritual power, like Samson, because he

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Morton Klein, of the Zionist Organization of America, recently bemoaned President Obama's favoritism of Islam over Judaism, saying: Obama’s attitude towards Jews and Israel, following the latest presidential Rosh Hashanah Message, addressed strangely to “everybody,” and in which he never actually mentioned ‘Jews’ or ‘Judaism’ even once, referred to ‘Jewish tradition’ only once, and said nothing

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Things must be bad. McDonalds just ended their $1 all sizes fountain drink. To their credit, it seemed like a very long promotion spanning several months and helped my own skimpy "blow money" budget. But with the ecomony limping along, I knew it was a matter of time before the Golden Arches hiked the price. I frequent McDonald's to access the internet and my recent purchase of a cola ended

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Today, President Obama revealed his plan to hike American taxpayer burden another $1.5 trillion. He previous said that was a bad idea. Watch here: http://youtu.be/aufAtuTwKlE And here: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/video/obama-wealthy-pay-fair-share-14555365?tab=9482931&section=2808950&playlist=2808979

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I wish I had a few more economists as friends. This is not meant to disparage the intelligence of those who are my friends, nor to deny that they have some cerebral grasp of capitalistic economic theories, but I just don’t understand the President’s JOBS bill that he recently presented to Congress, the American people and is now stumping for throughout the land. I have to admit I smiled when

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This thought about today from Spurgeon's catechism #51 Q. How is the Sabbath to be sanctified? A. The Sabbath is to be sanctified by a holy resting all that day, even from such worldly employments and recreations as are lawful on other days (Lev. 23:3), and spending the whole time in the public and private exercises of God's worship (Ps. 92:1-2; Isa. 58:13-14), except so much as is taken up in

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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has decided not to invite clergy and first responders to the upcoming 10th anniversary memorial of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. The mayor's office is citing space issues, saying they are inviting only family members of those who died in the attacks. Most American's will remember the first recorded death of the Trade Center attack was that of a

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One of the most interesting political issues that has been quietly waged is our nation’s involvement with-in-or above-Libya. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m relatively clueless about the affair. And being a semi-intelligent person, that’s part of the criticism our President is facing over his decision (and it is virtually his decision alone) to involve our nation in the overthrow of Gaddafi

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Texas Governor Rick Perry has been eyeing the Republican nomination for President and has been quite good at manipulating Religious Right conservatives toward his cause. He is the foremost voice of calling for a national day of prayer in Houston on August 6 and is termed “initiator of The Response” by The Response website. The groups “leaders” and “co-chairs” are quite the consortium of

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While President Obama’s popularity ratings continue to plummet over his dismal financial policies that continue to virtually bankrupt the nation, White House strategists have opted to play to the Democratic power base—hoping to shore up some meager measure of support. The Senate has begun hearings on the Respect for Marriage Act, a pro-homosexual bill, designed to destroy biblical marriage,

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One of America’s favorite patriots is the fiery Virginian, Patrick Henry. Most citizens know (or at least used to know) of his famous “Give me liberty, or give me death” statement. Few, however, have ever read the entire speech in which it was uttered. That speech, known as The War Inevitable, was delivered to Virginia’s House of Burgesses on March 23, 1775 at St. John’s Church in Richmond.

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“Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD.” Jeremiah 23:16Perhaps you’ve heard the prediction of a semi-prominent American false teacher, Harold Camping. He’s predicted that tomorrow, May 21, at 6:00 pm Pacific Standard Time, Jesus will rapture

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Osama Bin Laden is dead. Hunted by America for nearly 10 years, this terrorist had his day of accountability. Certainly my patriotism abounds. When I think of the many spouses who had to adjust to life without their marriage partner; the many children who have grown up without a mother or father; the communities and workplaces that were weakened because of the loss and our nation that has been

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1 John 4 1Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 2Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: 3And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist,

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Oh wow! I just received an email from Kentucky Fried Chicken. They are giving away one free $5 lunch meal every day in May...and, hold on there partner, they're even giving away one free $10 chicken bucket each Sunday. There's a small catch. You have to subscribe and follow their Facebook and/or Twitter page. Now I'm not opposed to free food. But doing a bit of quick math, KFC is investing

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Charles Spurgeon commented on the celebratory nature of this solemn day. The entire sermon can be read here.The Lord of life and glory was nailed to the accursed tree. He died by the act of guilty men. We, by our sins, crucified the Son of God. We might have expected that, in remembrance of his death, we should have been called to a long, sad, rigorous fast. Do not many men think so even to-day?

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One is the most powerful passages in the Bible enunciating the benefits that we’ve received because of Jesus’ voluntary death on the cross is Romans 51 Therefore,having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we

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Matthew 22Notice first, that Judas was one of the Twelve. Judas was an insider, not an outsider. He was "in the know" and "on the team." He was entrusted with sensitive information. Often the greatest harm done to the cause of Christ is from within. Consider for a moment Jesus's opposition in Israel. You may recall the four major groups that opposed Him--the Temple priests, the Pharisees, the

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This quote dropped into my life today:"The respect that leadership must have requires that one's ethics be without question. A leader not only stays above the line between right and wrong, but stays well clear of the gray areas." G. Alan Bernard-President, Mid Park, Inc.I have no idea who G. Alan Bernard is (and no time to Google), but this is a saying close to my heart. We're always trying

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Since I’m teaching through 1 John at my local church, I thought I’d pass along these ideas from the beginning verses of chapter 3.First, it is incredible that we are the children of God!Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.Right on the heels of 2:29 where John first

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Here's a quick disclaimer--it's not the only thing I'm reading! While some of my intellectual skills have degenerated to a fourth grade level, I still manage to read SOME stimulating literature. But I did manage to grab this whimsical book on a recent trip to the library. I don't mean any disrespect to author Tom Burns, but the book does give me hope for becoming an author some day. I mean,

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Many of my regular readers know my past history with the Southern Baptist Convention. A few years back, I went into a self-imposed exile of sorts, having been informally and unofficially ousted by a denomination that had covertly changed its convictions from its once stalwart resurgence. Still, I have a deep love and a not-so-deep hope for the denomination that gave me so much in terms of my

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And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. 1 John 2:28The Bible here gives warning that some Christians will be ashamed at Jesus’ coming. The very event that has transfixed our hope, that encourages us to continue faithful, that calms us in the midst of difficult circumstances—that great hope of Jesus’

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It would be safe to say that Patricius, a 15 year old teenager of a semi-wealthy family, was like most teenagers today. His wealth and status probably contributed to a rather me-centered perspective that most humans, and particularly adolescents, seem to possess.His kidnapping by Irish raiders changed his life. Grabbed from his British home in the middle of the night while his parents were away

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In my teaching through the letter of 1 John, I’ve been reminded that knowing God is a big deal to Him. It is a thunderous message in the epistle and it is the heart of biblical revelation—the why? of everything God tells us about Himself and the history of humanity. God is a self-revealing God. He wants us to know Him.It is the ultimate reason behind the exodus—God’s rescuing His covenant

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"The most merciful thing that a large family does to one of its infant members is to kill it."Margaret Sanger, Founder of Planned Parenthood Yesterday, Senator Claire McCaskill (Democrat—Missouri) was in Springfield and had a brief interchange with reporters. Among several comments she gave, she addressed the House of Representative’s recent vote to defund Planned Parenthood, America’s largest

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This week marks the 38th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision, which made abortion legal in America. Legal during the entire 9 months of a woman’s pregnancy. Millions of Americas have died through abortion, a term that has become a common part of America’s vocabulary, but a term that too rarely reminds us of the violence that it causes.While abortion has its

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Today, of course, is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a federal holiday. And while we could (and probably always will) debate the merits of Dr. King getting a federal holiday in his honor, there can be little debate, if any, regarding the merits of his contribution to American betterment. Dr. King was a catalyst for incredible change.One of the things I’ve been thinking about today is my reluctance

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AW Tozer’s classic book The Pursuit of God is as relevant today as it was decades ago. If you’ve never read the work, put it on this year’s “to do” list. One of his most poignant paragraphs is the following:The modern scientist has lost God amid the wonders of His world; we Christians are in real danger of losing God amid the wonders of His Word. We have almost forgotten that God is a Person

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God is glorious. While Christmas 2010 has passed without my adding any insights to cyberspace, I would want to offer this simple adage...God is glorious. If Christmas is about anything, it is that God makes all things right…in His time. Yes, Jesus was birthed into this world… “the Word became flesh” in the words of John. That’s why we’ve celebrated and continue to celebrate December 25th.

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One of the lesser known issues Missouri voters will be facing is whether to retain Supreme Court Judge Zell Fischer—appointed to a two year term by Governor Matt Blunt on October 23, 2008.I’ll be voting yes.Judge Fischer is a 1985 graduate of William Jewell College, my own alma mater. While I am proud of my heritage and of many aspects of the college, Jewell was the first place I encountered

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Sunday, November 14 is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church and is fast approaching. If you'd like more information here are a couple of the best.Open Doors is connected with Brother Andrew and is very credible and effective in this area. They offer a free promo kit to churches.Voice of the Martyrs is another incredible organization well worth your time and support.I hope

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God’s attributes get classified in a lot of different ways. I suppose it is inherent to human nature to lump things together (remember Jr. High biology: kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species…?). Maybe it’s a way to enhance our memory. Ultimately, I find these classifications unhelpful and unnecessary. But more about that later.I wish I knew who started this classification

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This past Sunday I started teaching on the attributes of God. “Attributes” are simply characteristics or qualities of God. Try describing your spouse or parent or child or dear friend to someone. You’ll use words that are descriptive of their qualities—they are kind (or grumpy); generous (or stingy); loving and sweet; giving and selfless; etc. These are that person’s attributes.The word “

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It’s interesting that there is still another aspect of Jesus parable in Matthew 21:28-32. While the parable is about salvation (read this earlier post) and about who ultimately has changed their thoughts and their ways about honoring the Father, you still cannot help but get an understanding that Jesus wants children of the Father working. In the parables, not everything Jesus talks about has a

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Matthew 21:28-32 28 “But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go, work today in my vineyard.’ 29 He answered and said, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he regretted it and went. 30 Then he came to the second and said likewise. And he answered and said, ‘I go, sir,’ but he did not go. 31 Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said to Him, “The

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There’s a lot to be said of former Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman’s announcement this week that he is homosexual.There’s the personal pain of his struggle and his tragic acquiescence to a lifestyle that is physically, psychologically and spiritually damaging. I’m not sure whether he resisted these inclinations for these past years are whether he pursued them privately.

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He wasn't red-haired nor Catholic, and surprisingly, not even Irish. But Maewyn Succat did become known as Patrick. And when the Catholic Church bestowed "sainthood" upon him many years later, he officially became St. Patrick of Ireland.He didn't guzzle beer or chase snakes out of Ireland or even teach the Trinity using a shamrock (though he did believe the doctrine).What Patrick did do, was to

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I just read a few blurps of Secretary of State Clinton's remarks as well as President Barak Hussein Obama's remarks from the National Prayer breakfast. Not surprisingly, their comments were political, not spiritual, though they took some shots at "organized religion" encompassing true, gospel Christiianity I suppose. All comments were devoid of the issue--that America has departed from its

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These words from AW Tozer are worth reflecting on as we enter into a new year:Every new year is an uncharted and unknown sea. No ship has ever sailed this way before. The wisest of earth's sons and daughters cannot tell us what we may encounter on this journey. Familiarity with the past may afford us a general idea of what we may expect, but just where the rocks lie hidden beneath the surface or

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Our President, Barack Hussein Obama, issued yesterday his first Thanksgiving Proclamation as America’s chief executive. He continues a long, established and worthy tradition. However, the President has dramatically changed the nation’s focus. “As we gather once again among loved ones, let us also reach out to our neighbors and fellow citizens in need of a helping hand.” In the early days of

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In our preparation for Thanksgiving, 2009, I’m posting one of my favorite pieces on history: Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 Proclamation. You’ll notice its focus on God as the Giver of blessings. By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which

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Kansas City’s Congressional Representative, former mayor Emanuel Cleaver, recently circulated a “Dear Colleague” letter to drum up support for H. CON. RES. 155, a Resolution he introduced this past June. His cause appears to be languishing in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Cleaver’s Resolution is to make the Wednesday before Thanksgiving a “complaint free” day.Whereas

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I’m sure not whether Representative Joe Wilson (R-South Carolina) should have apologized for his outburst of “You lie!” during President Barrack Hussein Obama’s address Wednesday to the joint session of Congress. Specifically, the President was ticking down supposed “lies” of detractors of his socialistic, government controlled health-care plan. When the President said his plan wouldn’t insure

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With the Labor Day weekend here, I thought I'd post a few verses of the Bible having the word "labor" in them. So without comment...Exodus 20:8-10 8Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: 10But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy

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Psalm 139: 7-12 7Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? 8If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. 9If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; 10Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. 11If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me;

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Psalm 139:1-6 1 O lord, thou hast searched me, and known me. 2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off. 3 Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. 4 For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether. 5 Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me. 6 Such

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Rick Warren, America’s newest neo-Evangelical, spoke this past Saturday at the annual convention of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) at the Washington Convention Center. I won’t point out that July 4 is a very strange time for patriotic Americans to be having an annual convention, because doing so would only highlight the probability that the ISNA is not very patriotic.But I will

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John Adams, in a now very famous (or infamous) letter to his wife Abigail, wrote on July 3 of the previous day’s events in Philadelphia where representatives of the 13 American colonies had, after days of grueling debate, voted to approve their Declaration of Independence. The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. I am apt to believe that it will

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My country, 'tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing; Land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrims' pride, From every mountainside Let freedom ring! My native country, thee, Land of the noble free, Thy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills, Thy woods and templed hills; My heart with rapture thrills, Like that above. Let music swell the breeze, And ring from all the trees Sweet

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Kansas late-term abortionist, George Tiller, is dead. He was murdered Sunday at his church this past Sunday. Pro-life organizations quickly and appropriately condemned the killing.Operation Rescue President Troy Newman said:“We are shocked at this morning's disturbing news that Mr. Tiller was gunned down. Operation Rescue has worked for years through peaceful, legal means, and through the

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I just came across this powerful video based on a John Piper sermon from this past January. It's powerful.You can read his entire sermon here

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If you read this blog very often, you know one of my favorite writers from the past is A.W. Tozer. I know I quote him often, but this one was too good not to pass along.The contemporary moral climate does not favor a faith as tough and fibrous as that taught by our Lord and His apostles. The delicate, brittle saints being produced in our religious hothouses today are hardly to be compared with

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In yet another area where our nation has fundamentally changed is the area of national security.Do you realize that the United States of America is vulnerable to a missile attack from anywhere in the world within 33 minutes? The Heritage Foundation has put together a great video appropriately called "33 Minutes".Missile Defense33 MinutesThe chief responsibility for government is to "provide for

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This past Sunday, I had the privilege of teaching on the story of Samson found in Judges 13-16. One verse in his troubled chronicle is particularly telling. In fact, I'd rank Judges 16:20 in my Top 10 list of "The Bible's Most Tragic Verses." After Delilah shaved Samson's head, she feigned fear and cried out to the sleeping warrior, "The Philistines are upon you!" Samson awoke, ready to

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Arlen Specter, senior senator from Pennsylvania, has announced he is changing his party affiliation from Republican, to Democrat. Surprise, surprise. Snarlin’ Arlen has been in conservative crosshairs virtually ever since he left the Democratic Party 44 years ago.Most recently, he is facing Pennsylvania Republicans’ wrath over his vote in favor of the Obama “stimulus” package—one of only 3

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Life can give us some very unsettling and troublesome circumstances. With their backs against the Red Sea and nowhere to run, is it any wonder the people of Israel were afraid when they saw Pharoah’s army approaching to recapture and/or slaughter them? And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness? wherefore hast thou dealt

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A.W. Tozer, in his book Men Who Met God, said: Mankind has succeeded quite well in reducing God to a pitiful nothing! The God of the modern context is no God at all. He is simply a glorified chairman of the board, a kind of big businessman dealing in souls. The God portrayed in much of our church life today commands very little respect. We must get back to the Bible and to the ministration of

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David Ogden, President Barack Obama's nomination for Deputy Attorney General, should be opposed.This article lays out the reason well enough. His confirmation hearing will renew in the U.S. Senate tomorrow.

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In honor of his birthday, once fastiduously celebrated and remembered by our country, I post President Washington's Farewell Address. It was never delivered orally, but was printed in a newspaper at Philadelphia. Seven days later, it was republished in The Independent Chronicle, a widely read Boston newspaper, published by Thomas Adams and Isaac Larkin.Regarding President George Washington,

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Walter Hoye’s sign was simple: “Jesus loves you and your baby. Let us help.” But because his sign was a protest against America’s multi-million dollar abortion industry and because he is living in modern America, where human life is no longer valued and God no longer reverenced, he was destined for trouble.On May 13, 2008, Pastor Hoye was arrested for allegedly violating a newly enacted law (a

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America--Sinking FastAmerica's current economic chaos is only a consequence of our abandoning God, His Word and the principles that have led to our nation's greatness. Here's a great video showing our nation's current bias against the One who has blessed us in the past and the One without whom we can never conquer our current woes.

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Okay, I'm more than a little rusty at blogging, so I'm simply passing a thought along...partly because I've have little creative juices flowing and partly because I don't want to invest a lot of time if I can't remember how this blogging technology works.TWELVE REASONS WHY I STOPPED ATTENDING SPORTS EVENTS~ Every time I went, they asked me for money.~ The people with whom I had to sit by didn't

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"If my people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14America is a land in need of healing. It is a nation overwhelmed with "wicked ways" and one which stubbornly refuses to humble itself. Still it is my nation...my country...

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The Concord HymnRalph Waldo Emerson (1837) By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April's breeze unfurled;Here once the embattled farmers stood; And fired the shot heard round the world.The foe long since in silence slept; Alike the conqueror silent sleeps, And Time the ruined bridge has swept Down the dark stream that seaward creeps.On this green bank, by this

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“It is written large in history that no nation, no empire, no kingdom was ever able to perpetuate itself by depending on military might. Our nation is no exception. On our coins we profess 'In God we trust.' When we begin to take seriously that profession, we can begin to look forward to the fruits of peace.” --Richard C. Halverson, former Chaplain of the United States Senate.

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In honor of the great prophet and one of the most extraordinary patriots of the founding era: John Adams and the other men and women who joined together to make our nation possible>>"[Independence Day] will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated

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Conservative, evangelical Christians like myself often castigate the courts. Indeed, there are ample examples of a judiciary that 1) is out of touch with America’s uniquely Christian heritage; 2) lacks common sense; 3) is preoccupied with an agenda outside of the Constitution.One of my very favorite patriots, John Adams said: “"We have no government armed in power capable of contending in human

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Psalm 33:12 “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; the people who He hath chosen for His own inheritance!” Today’s America doesn’t look much like the America of 1776. Certainly there have been geographical changes. We are no longer 13 loosely chartered and highly independent colonies, but are now 50 states strong, stretching from “sea to shining sea” – having displaced England,

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O Great God, our Dearest Father, give our blind nation sight. Replace America’s hard heart with one inclined toward Your holy ways. Subdue our stubbornness. Break our haughty pride. Let not the righteous efforts of our godly forbears go for nothing. Reward their legacy with national revival. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

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Worldview. There’s a term you probably don’t encounter very often, though it has been getting a fair share of publicity lately. Simply stated, a worldview is a person’s way of viewing reality. You could call it our philosophy of life or our way of explaining life as we know it. Everyone needs a framework, some way to explain his or her core belief system.Understanding what a worldview is and how

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Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the U.S. gave me a 1999 flashback. Almost 10 years ago, it was the globe-trotting Pope John Paul II who showed up in America, even venturing into America’s heartland and my home state of Missouri.Papal visits are rare things, especially to Midwest America. And John Paul II was a morally good man who had pursued many worthy endeavors. However, a dark, theological cloud

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Presidential hopeful Barack Obama, while stumping in Pennsylvania, responded to a question at a town hall meeting over the weekend about his views on the AIDS crisis. Obama began speaking about the importance of both comprehensive sex education and abstinence. Here’s the controversial comment in its context:"The most important prevention is education, which should include...teaching the

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The prophet Jeremiah, was known as a weeper. Jeremiah was observant of the tangible consequences of spiritual rebellion against God. And he was privy to the judgment that God was going to execute. Knowing the present and future spiritual condition of his nation broke his heart. Regarding the future judgment from God, Jeremiah asked “For who will have pity on you, O Jerusalem? Or who will

Rodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924549033803423325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20834535.post-76531534589657173572008-03-21T17:06:00.002-06:002008-03-21T17:19:16.624-06:00

The cross is necessary because there is nothing we could ever do to merit the forgiveness of God. But Jesus has done it. He has done something so wonderful and precious, that we sinners can be reconciled to God. Jesus was a perfect sacrifice. He fulfilled the demands of the law. He absorbed the punishing wrath of God.So we can trust in ourselves; in our merit; in our righteousness and by our own

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Judas’ betrayal of Jesus is well known to Christians and non-Christians alike. But other than being a glib, passing reference of Bible trivia that gives unbelievers comfort in knowing at least this part of the Bible, it should be reason for weighty introspection.This was the night—so tradition says—so many, many years ago when the earthly ministry of Jesus of Nazareth would be brought to an end.

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"It is very hard for me to accept the fact that it is now very rare for anyone to come into the house of God with guard completely down, head bowed and with the silent confession:'Dear Lord, I am ready and willing to hear what You will speak to my heart today!'We have become so learned and so worldly and so sophisticated and so blase and so bored and so religiously tired that the clouds of glory

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It's old news this week, but pretty big news in social conservative circles. I've posted the AFA news release below:Dear Rodney,I have some good news for you! AFA is suspending its two year boycott of Ford Motor Company. The conditions of the original agreement presented in fall 2005 have been met. We reached the conclusion that Ford had met the conditions of the agreement based on monitoring for

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"There is no walking uprightly in the dark. Zeal will cause you to go apace [quickly]; but not at all to go right, if judgment guide it not. Erroneous zeal will make you to do evil with double violence . . . No man can do well which he understandeth not well. Therefore you must study and take unwearied pains for knowledge; wisdom never grew up with idleness, though the conceit of wisdom doth no

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In a follow up to Monday's post, Iwanted to help circulate the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission President, Dr. Richard Land's statement (included below). I especially appreciate Dr. Land's memory that the 2007 Resolution was amended. I must have been giving my wife some play-by-play.Dr. Land's statement shows why he, and not others, is the President of the ERLC.FOR IMMEDIATE

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Today, a new movement within the Southern Baptist Convention was launched. As a former Southern Baptist activist, it caught my eye.Jonathan Merritt, son of former SBC President James Merritt, a student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has organized a “climate change” movement to evidently by-pass the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), one of several Southern Baptist

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Dr. Robert P. George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University, is one of traditional morality’s greatest thinkers. Dr. George has been especially helpful in the realm of embryonic stem cell research (ESCR). Some of you will recognize that he serves on the President’s Council on Bioethics.One of his students, Sherif Gergis, a 2008 Princeton Graduate and Rhodes Scholar, has

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If I had stayed in Missouri, I would have got to vote for Mike Huckabee while his campaign was still very much alive. Now I’ll vote for him in Indiana’s primary when his campaign is very much dead.I joined an Indiana Huckabee Meetup group—late in the game—but soon enough to enjoy common fellowship of undaunted crusaders who believed in a great man and a great cause. That was 48 hours ago. Since

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Well, we tried. The Reagan Revolution, spawned by America’s brilliant 40th president, received a virtual death blow tonight with the cinching of the Republican nomination by John McCain.One of Reagan best lines was succinct: “Facts are stubborn things.” And the facts are that John McCain is no conservative.Remember these Reagan quotes?"Simple morality dictates that unless and until someone can

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James Butler Bonham had a simple message when he left San Antonio de Béxar. He left the little mission on February 16, 1836 and headed 100 miles southeast for Goliad, seeking the reinforcements of Colonel James Fannin's 450 Texas men. Bonham had a simple message. Colonel William Travis and all the defenders of the Alamo were about to be overwhelmed.History teaches us that Fannin didn’t arrive in

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“John McCain is a man of principle" said San Antonio mega-church pastor John Hagee at a news conference yesterday, effectively squashing the hopes of Mike Huckabee at getting the evangelical pastor’s support. Huckabee, a former Baptist pastor had preached at Hagee’s Cornerstone Church in December.Hagee, known for his intense Christian Zionism said, “John McCain has publicly stated his support of

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Conservatives United posted this article a couple of weeks ago. I’m reprinting the article below since it all made sense to me.1) Republican Brokered Conventions result in wins!Abraham Lincoln – 3rd Ballot - Won Presidency Rutherford Hayes – 7th Ballot - Won Presidency James Garfield - 36th Ballot - Won Presidency Warren Harding – 10th Ballot – Won Presidency Dwight D. Eisenhower – “2nd Ballot” –

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Below are some of our first President's quotes and excerpts:From his prayer journel:“O Most Glorious God, in Jesus Christ, my merciful and loving Father; I acknowledge and confess my guilt in the weak and imperfect performance of the duties of this day. I have called on Thee for pardon and forgiveness of my sins, but so coldly and carelessly that my prayers are become my sin, and they stand in

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CNN has this story about this year's Catholic conundrum. It isn't whether to chew the host or let it melt in your mouth or even whether to serve communion to pro-abortion politicians.For the first time since 1940, St. Patrick's Day falls during Holy Week. So, will Catholics be reverent or reveling this year? * Firefighters pass Saint Patrick's Cathedral during the Saint Patrick's Day

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“The ballot summary language in this case is insufficient and unfair.”Patricia S. Joyce—Circuit Court Judge, Division IVCures Without Cloning, et al. v. Robin Carnahan Justice seems so very rare these days. But while Missouri Governor Matt Blunt was lauding praise on Jim Stowers, a billionaire cloner who bankrolled Amendment 2 and who’s been throwing money into the treasuries of virtually every

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North Carolina’s The News & Observer wrote this story on University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill biology professor Albert Harris who believes down syndrome babies should be aborted.“In my opinion, the moral thing for older mothers to do is to have amniocentesis, as soon during pregnancy as is safe for the fetus, test whether placental cells have a third chromosome #21, and abort the fetus if

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Senator John McCain is the Republican presidential hopeful who is quickly emerging as the party's nominee.Still, even McCain recognizes his troubles, telling reporters at a press conference in Phoenix "I do hope that at some point we would just calm down a little bit and see if there's areas we can agree on." Evidently, he was referring mostly to Rush Limbaugh and Dr. James Dobson.Dobson

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Well, the Press On poll has officially closed—coinciding with the voting polls of Super Tuesday. While most readers chose not to cast a vote, some did. The election results are in the right column. You’ll see that 16 readers voted. They chose former Governor Mike Huckabee with 68% (or 11 votes) of the vote. John McCain received 3 votes (18%); Mitt Romney and Ron Paul each received 1 vote (

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Well, we're off to a good start, though I pessimistically predict a rather sad and dismal evening.The AP has reported Huckabee's coup here.

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Sometime this afternoon, President Bill Clinton will deliver the concluding address for former President Carter’s recently convened “New Baptist Covenant Celebration.”There are several elements that have intrigued me about this event, but I’ll comment on just one (for now): former Vice-President Al Gore’s delivery of his environmental propaganda.“Green” Gore passionately delivered his mantra: “

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The Hope of Glory: 100 Daily Meditations on Colossians by author Sam Storms is set to be released by Crossway Books next month. The Hope of Glory is a wonderful substitute to the trite non-sense common to so many so-called devotional books. It is a devotional book you would do well to read. Far superior to most standard devotional reading, Storms challenges his readers to think deeply and

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When Choose Life of Missouri Inc. applied for a specialty license plate in 2006, they were about to experience cold-hearted discrimination from two very powerful feminist state Senators.Missouri has two ways you can get a specialty license plate through the Department of Revenue. The first is to have a legislator file a bill that gets approved by a majority vote of the entire Legislature. Some

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How is the Sabbath to be sanctified?A. The Sabbath is to be sanctified by a holy resting all that day, even from such worldly employments and recreations as are lawful on other days (Lev. 23:3), and spending the whole time in the public and private exercises of God's worship (Ps. 92:1-2; Isa. 58:13-14), except so much as is taken up in the works of necessity and mercy (Matt. 12:11-12).

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