Physical walls encompassed major cities constructed during the historical eras represented in the Bible. The Bible highlights city gates and some of the significant societal activities located at the gates. Here is a link to a quick summary of such references: https://www.gotquestions.org/city-gate.html The author of this article states, “a gate was a place where rulers … More WHO’S MINDING THE GATE?
Any new technology or media option has the potential to benefit or harm humanity. Such is social media. I appreciate social media because it provides a simple tool for staying in touch with family, friends, and acquaintances we have made throughout our life and our travels. Social media is also an outlet for airing personal … More Social Media Manners
All followers of Jesus Christ are meant to be ministers. What does it mean to minister to people? One possible definition is, “to serve people in a way that empowers them and enables them to live fulfilled and productive lives.” “The Elder, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth: Beloved, I pray that … More TRUTH AND HEALTH
One of the blessings of hosting leaders for an extended period of time in our home is the opportunity to enjoy many conversations focused on an interesting variety of topics. Conversations are colored not only by personalities but also by the graces endowed by God on those personalities. Hosting our friends and colleagues from Kenya … More Apostolic Conversations
When I preach my confidence is not in the truth in which I believe and am espousing. My confidence is in the existence of absolute truth. … More TRUTH AND CONFIDENCE
I am thankful for a free press and competent journalists who keep me apprised of world events. A free press and competent journalists also play a critical role in our democratic society. They help us ensure transparency and accountability with regard to our public servants and institutions. Last month I was at home watching an … More A FREE PRESS
Obama ranked 12th best president by historians in new C-SPAN poll Often history, and in this case, historians are kinder to past presidents than their contemporaries are while they are in office. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/02/20/obama-ranked-12th-best-president-historians-new-c-span-poll/98149240/ When Barak Obama took the oath of office eight years ago he was somewhat unknown to me as a person. I … More PRESIDENTS DAY 2017
I remember when my family immigrated to the US from Canada in 1965. I was 14 years old, the oldest of 5 children. The application and vetting process for our family was about 6 months, not like the 2-year vetting process to which current refugees are subjected. I remember the months preceding our move. My … More One Migrant’s Perspective
My previous visit to the place of my roots in Ontario Canada was in 2009 on the occasion of my uncle’s funeral. This past December I returned again to help officiate at my mother’s memorial service. The main thoroughfare from Toronto’s international airport to my former home of Kitchener is Highway 401. It is known … More NAFTA IS THE WALL
President Obama’s Parting Gift Article II of the Constitution defines the responsibilities and powers of the executive branch of the federal government. Within that article, it states that the president “shall have Power to Grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.” Granting reprieves and pardons is an … More MERCY TRIUMPHS
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