Books we read can have a big impact on our thinking. I’ve always admired economist Thomas Sowell and have read several of his books. I recently finished A Conflict of Visions, which I recommend. I wanted to write up a sort of review of the book and some thoughts I had as a result of reading it. Continue reading “A review of Thomas Sowell’s book, A Conflict of Visions”
Christ has opened Paradise!
On my motorcycle ride over and back to my church this morning, the words of Charles Wesley’s hymn we sang last Sunday kept going over and over in my mind, “Made like Him, like Him we rise, Christ has opened paradise.” It blessed me so much I sang it over and over in the wind! Turned my thoughts to Luke 23 where we read the story of the two thieves crucified with Jesus. Continue reading “Christ has opened Paradise!”
Nationalism and Xenophobia
Had to respond to a Colombian news video I was sent this morning, that said nationalism is caused by xenophobia. Un, I don’t think so! Not necessarily. Continue reading “Nationalism and Xenophobia”
The Importance of Philosophy
There is so much confusion today about philosophy! Many Christians think it’s to be avoided. Many atheists and skeptics don’t even realize how their own philosophical assumptions influence their thinking. Our society in general has accepted so many such assumptions, without realizing they are assumptions! They think they’re just “common sense” that “everybody knows.” It’s a huge “blind-spot.” That’s why I’m posting this document I wrote on the subject. The Importance of Philosophy
Mary’s Example
When you’re a preacher, you usually get more out of your message than the folks, because you think about it longer and delve into things more deeply. It’s one of the blessings of being a preacher. Last Sunday, I talked about the virgin conception of Christ. Since then, one aspect of that message has been going over and over in my mind. I thought I’d share it with you. Continue reading “Mary’s Example”
Background Info on the Reformation
Since I’ve been teaching a mid-week study on Church History, I became interested in some of the background of the Reformation. Continue reading “Background Info on the Reformation”
Isaiah’s Job
Today while listening to a speech by Tom Woods, he mentioned how Ron Paul believed in speaking to “the remnant,” which was a reference to the words of the prophet Isaiah (the apostle Paul spoke of it too.) Woods referred to an essay by a man named Albert J. Nock, entitled “Isaiah’s Job” which Ron Paul apparently mentioned. I found it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMqAHv5kO-Q
It really spoke to me as something very pertinent for our day. So I recommend it to you. But in case you don’t want to listen to the whole thing, I’ve typed up my paraphrase of the part that most got my attention here below. I think if you read it, you’ll see the point it made to me… Continue reading “Isaiah’s Job”
Take Paradise; Put up a parking lot!
So Adam and Eve, we’re told, were in Paradise, the Garden of Eden. It was a wonderful place, an ideal place. They had everything they could’ve wanted.
But one day a snake sowed discontent into their minds, and they began to see negatives where there really were no negatives. God had only and always given them the best and done the very best for them. But they began to think He wasn’t that great after all. He was keeping things from them. He didn’t want them to eat from one particular tree, because that would make them gods, like Him. Continue reading “Take Paradise; Put up a parking lot!”
Keep on Walking
I love thoughts and insights I get as I read through the Bible each morning, even though I’m in pain and feeling ever so miserable.
Today I read 1 Sam. 23 and saw some interesting things that definitely apply to me. David was on the run from Saul, yet when the Philistines attacked a place called Keilah, he asked God if he and his men should go down there and save the Israelite town. God said yes. We don’t know how that happened. Was it through the Urim and Thummim? An inner impression? Did the priest’s son, who was with David, tell him God said yes? Wish we knew, but we don’t. We just know God said go. Continue reading “Keep on Walking”
Nothing “Corny” About Family Fun!
Five-year-old Isaias Sanchez was extraordinarily delighted when his grandmother “buried” him in a huge pile of loose corn. The corn was just one of the attractions Isaias and his kindergarten classmates experienced on a field trip to Paradise Pumpkin Patch near Eufaula, Alabama. The children also enjoyed hay rides and a wild “bull ride” behind a speeding John Deere tractor. They got to see wild animals from around the world: a camel, a Cape Buffalo, zebras, a kangaroo, an ostrich, and a herd of African cattle with huge horns. Safer animals were in the petting zoo, and there was a traditional pumpkin patch and corn maze, hay bale climb, and all the jumping balloons and inflatable slides the kids could handle. Paradise Pumpkin Patch operates primarily during the Fall of each year. Located on beautiful Alabama farm land, it provides great wholesome fun for all ages, proving there’s nothing “corny” about family fun.
You can learn more at the Paradise Pumpkin Patch website http://paradisepumpkinpatch.com/