Archive for November, 2008
Blind to Sin
Today we’re going to study a familiar story of David and Bathsheba. One of the questions I’ve had is “Why is David considered a man after God’s own heart,” especially after reading this story of David’s adultery. Why is David held in so much esteem, yet Saul is not? I think we’ll get a better [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 5 so far )Executive Kill Orders
Obama’s first executive orders are about to gives us a hint what the next four years will be like. Presidents long have used executive orders to impose policy and set priorities. One of Bush’s first acts was to reinstate full abortion restrictions on U.S. overseas aid. The restrictions were first ordered by President Reagan and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )The Loss of Conservatism
Image by Getty Images via Daylife If the major news media has succeeded today in discouraging conservatives from voting, the trifecta will be complete – Legislative, Executive, and Media. The blame for such a loss can be spread to many people. Let’s start at the top. I like President Bush, and I threw my entire [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Responding to Loss
We’ve been studying the rise of David as King of Israel. David is an interesting man, full of failures, yet David is a man after God’s own heart. What makes David different? How is David different than Saul? As we studied in 1 Samuel, the people of Israel demanded a king and God gave them [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )The Scariest Part of Tuesday's Election
It can be summed up in this little quote: Democrats are looking ahead to expanded power. New New Deal. Unfettered ability to impose government oversight, appoint activist judges, raise taxes, and spend whatever they want on whatever they want. I am so not looking forward to the next 4 years.
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