“Life is _ (fill in the blank)”. In many ways that is precisely what God invites us to do… “fill in the blank”; and how we choose to perform that feat will, in large part, determine who we become. Certainly, some things affect us which are beyond our control. But most of our lives are directed by our own choices. …
Too Good To Be True
The first Christmas I remember was 1962. I was five years old. I recall rubbing my eyes in wonder and eagerly watching as the gifts were passed around by my two older brothers and sister. To my complete surprise, I got a BB gun; a small, lever-action Daisey BB gun! I was shocked and remember thinking, “Surely Santa made a …
Become Like Christ
West Virginia’s mountains are ablaze with color, announcing the change of season from summer to fall; which is by far my most beloved time of year. The smell of a fresh, cool, fall morning is unlike any other. Perhaps it is the fond memories of camping and hunting with my Dad and brothers. Or maybe the memories of high school …
Joy Of The Lord
Joy, is clearly a rare condition in our world today. Few people even feel happy, much less joyful. When we focus on the present state of our world it seems impossible to “feel” joyful. Yet, God’s word tells us about many believers who experienced joy in the midst of austere conditions. So how can we, today, experience and hold onto …
Aliens Are Real, and Should Be REAL
Howdy, Star Gazer! We have made the point that “aliens are alien to Scripture.” It is true that there are no other “intelligent beings” in the universe other than on Planet Earth—and a shortage of them here! But there are “aliens” scattered amidst the population on this terrestrial ball. They should be easy to spot, but many have become good …
God’s “Critical Race Theory”
In today’s upside-down world, its citizens are being subjected to all manner of lies, which, if believed, put them in bondage—and sometimes in bandage. The knowledge of God’s unwavering standard of truth, His written Word, is a rare commodity. Thus, the majority of people, including some Christians, are easy marks for the ploys of Satan, the shrewd mortal enemy of …
Finding Your Inner Warrior
Dear Soldier for the Lord, This month we here in the USA celebrate “Independence Day,” the 245th year of the birth of our nation. On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence. All fifty-six signers put their lives on the line to preserve and protect the freedoms they felt were the God-given inalienable rights of all people. To …
Dark Times Call for Bright Lights
This month brings us the Summer Solstice, when, on June 21, the sun reaches its northernmost point on the celestial sphere, and we enjoy the greatest amount of daylight all year. You could say that it’s the “longest day” of the year, so you can take your time then. Historically, some pagan cultures who worship the Sun have celebrated this …
Arrabon is Better Then Cinnabon
This FOD is in some ways a prelude to my WWF teaching next Wednesday, May 5, which is titled Pentecost: E Unum Pluribus. You’ll receive an email Monday evening with details. Please come to the party, as I think you’ll enjoy the festivities. Via what is basically a word study of the word “seed,” we will see how what God …
Our Greatest Freedom
In the past year, we denizens of Planet Earth, and in particular the USA, have witnessed, and been subjected to, a blatant and continuing attack on our freedoms—of religion, speech, assembly, self-defense, and more. This assault is obviously coming from the Devil, who remains bent on achieving his 6000-year goal to enslave humanity under his control. But there’s also a …