In the Bible, 1 Chronicles chapter 12 details Israel’s political transition from King Saul’s reign to King David. The list of warriors, their numbers, and their battle readiness that joined David and his mighty men is quite impressive. David and his band had previously been on the run from Saul and his armies. Initially, David’s … More UNDERSTANDING THE TIMES – Part 1
I started preaching and teaching half-century ago during my high school years. I preached my first evangelistic message at the mission in downtown Los Angeles. During my high school senior year, my most effective sermon was while I was President of our youth group. Youth group officers served for a term of 6 months. … More THE APOSTLE PAUL’S QUARANTINE
My sixth-grade science class was required to do a project. Being interested in medicine, I decided to research blood typing. I made an appointment with the head of the medical lab at our local Hospital in Kitchener, Ontario. As I was asking the Lab Director questions about blood types and the procedure for determining blood … More SANCTITY OF LIFE Part 1 HAPPY EARTH DAY
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
Each time I walk through an airport terminal I am impressed by the worldwide mobility of the human race. The site https://www.flightradar24.com/20.08,273.65/2 displays airliners in the air at any given moment. It is quite mind-boggling. In my mind’s eye, when I look at the globe of our earth I see flows. There are flows of … More GUIDING THE FLOW
I remember leaving home sometime mid-afternoon. Many laborious hours had been spent packing and preparing the home-front for an extended absence. The Edge loaded, we were off on our next adventure. I recollect arriving at our destination in the dark of night. When I awoke the next morning and looked out the window there was … More Oregon Nation
It saddens me when I read or hear the words, “a wasted vote”. There is no such thing. For example, some say that a vote for a political party that has no realistic hope of winning the election is a wasted vote. Not true. One’s vote is first and foremost an intimate personal expression of … More THE WISDOM OF THE SECRET BALLOT
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen was first published in 1833 when it appeared in “Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern,” a collection of seasonal carols gathered by William B. Sandys. The lyrics of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen are traditional olde English and are reputed to date back to the 15th century although the author is … More God Rest Ye Merry Gentle Men and Women
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