Saturday, October 29, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
Implausible Deniability
There are those throughout history, such as Nietzsche who have espoused the philosophy of nihilism--the denial of all ultimate meaning and purpose. Most people, however, live as if there is an objective, eternal right and wrong and as if some kind of ultimate purpose governs all of history. The postmodernist thinking that infects the minds of millions might verbally deny that ultimate meaning exists, but hardly anyone lives out the lawlessness and hopelessness that inevitably results from this view. The fact that few conduct their affairs in a way that lines up with their denial of eternal, objective truth demonstrates the existence of transcendent truth--the existence of an all-knowing, all-powerful God.
Chapter one of Romans says:
For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Claiming to be wise, they became fools, and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things.
(Romans 1:19-23 ESV)
Chapter one of Romans says:
For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Claiming to be wise, they became fools, and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things.
(Romans 1:19-23 ESV)
Sunday, October 23, 2011
The More Things Change......
The surrounding enemies of Israel have been conspiring to wipe out God's people for thousands of years, and will continue to do so until the Lord's return:
O God, do not keep silence;
do not hold your peace or be still, O God!
For behold, your enemies make an uproar;
those who hate you have raised their heads.
They lay crafty plans against your people;
they consult together against your treasured ones.
They say, “Come, let us wipe them out as a nation;
let the name of Israel be remembered no more!”
For they conspire with one accord;
against you they make a covenant—
the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites,
Moab and the Hagrites,
Gebal and Ammon and Amalek,
Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre;
Asshur also has joined them;
they are the strong arm of the children of Lot. Selah
(Psalm 83:1-8 ESV)
O God, do not keep silence;
do not hold your peace or be still, O God!
For behold, your enemies make an uproar;
those who hate you have raised their heads.
They lay crafty plans against your people;
they consult together against your treasured ones.
They say, “Come, let us wipe them out as a nation;
let the name of Israel be remembered no more!”
For they conspire with one accord;
against you they make a covenant—
the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites,
Moab and the Hagrites,
Gebal and Ammon and Amalek,
Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre;
Asshur also has joined them;
they are the strong arm of the children of Lot. Selah
(Psalm 83:1-8 ESV)
Friday, October 21, 2011
Thought For The Day
Persecution reveals the Lord's foes for what they really are--enemies who foolishly rail against God's authority.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled
Despite all that's wrong in the world and the prospect of continued tough times ahead in our country, it's good to stop and remember who is really in control:
“Do not call conspiracy all that this people calls conspiracy, and do not fear what they fear, nor be in dread. But the LORD of hosts, him you shall honor as holy. Let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.
(Isaiah 8:12-13 ESV)
Let's keep things in perspective.
“Do not call conspiracy all that this people calls conspiracy, and do not fear what they fear, nor be in dread. But the LORD of hosts, him you shall honor as holy. Let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.
(Isaiah 8:12-13 ESV)
Let's keep things in perspective.
Sheeple
When I read the news story of all those people waiting all night in line to buy a new iphone, it reminds me of a verse in Mark:
"...he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd." Mark 6:34
They are what I like to call "sheeple". The majority of humanity are sheeple.
"...he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd." Mark 6:34
They are what I like to call "sheeple". The majority of humanity are sheeple.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
You Never Know
Wow...this guy was a fellow employee in Christian radio almost thirty years ago. It just goes to show...you never know about some people:
Raynor sentenced on child pornography related charges
Raynor sentenced on child pornography related charges
Another Shrine Falls
I saw on Facebook recently where a local country club is closing their doors due to the difficult economic times. I cannot generate the grief and nostalgia being expressed by those who post on Facebook their concern and sadness. This is probably due to the fact I am one of those "poor, unfortunates" who never enjoyed the privileged life of country club membership. Hey country club crowd....instead of mourning the demise of your shrine, be concerned for those who have fallen victim to the bad economy who can no longer support the shrine. Just sayin'.
Monday, October 3, 2011
"I'm From the Government and I'm Here to Help You"
The following is a re-post from the blog, "For the Common Good" by David Zanotti:
Messiahs By Mr. David Zanotti
"Those who pose as the saviors of mankind are all too often more dangerous than the very ills they purport to remedy. There are often simple anwers to the woes of society, just no easy ones. Messiah always offers both. Beware of such men." John Knox (1505-1572)
Messiahs By Mr. David Zanotti
"Those who pose as the saviors of mankind are all too often more dangerous than the very ills they purport to remedy. There are often simple anwers to the woes of society, just no easy ones. Messiah always offers both. Beware of such men." John Knox (1505-1572)
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