I. Introduction We’ve been studying the bible chronologically this year, and we’ve covered a lot of ground. God desires a relationship with man, but Adam sinned against the Lord and was cast out of the Garden of Eden, demonstrating man’s fallen nature. God continually reaches out toward man, but man continues rebel. Cain slew Abel. Men … Continue reading The King Israel Wants
I. Introduction We are continuing our study of 2 Samuel, and we’re up to chapter 9. Let’s recap some history to remember where we are. God, through the prophet Samuel, had selected David to be the future king of Israel. The previous king Saul was a mixed bag of nuts, sometimes trying to love … Continue reading Valued
I. Introduction Sometimes I read the bible and the message is so easy. Just one God, honor your Ma and Pa, don’t take things that ain’t yours, that sort of thing. Other times, the message is obscure and difficult to plow through. Ever sat down to read the bible and read it cover to cover? … Continue reading Messy People
I. Introduction We’ve been studying the book of 1 Samuel, and if you remember back in 1 Samuel 8, the people Israel demanded a king. Samuel said, “Are you sure about that?” And the Lord said, “my people have rejected me, so I will give them what they want.” So today, we’re going to … Continue reading Almost Obedient
I. Introduction I visited a coworker in the hospital this weekend. He told me he was at home watching tv when the doorbell rang. When he opened the door, there was a 6 foot cockroach standing there. Before he could say anything, the cockroach punched in the stomach and ran off. The next night, he … Continue reading Security in God
The best way to give wings to the Christmas Spirit is to give gifts to people who need them. My wife and I exchanged few gifts this year, opting instead to give to charities instead. Instead of giving somebody a trinket they didn't need, we'd ask them what their favorite charity was. Then we'd give … Continue reading How to Gain the Christmas Spirit
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 … Continue reading Responding to Loss
Image via WikipediaLet's recap the history in 1 Samuel so far and then continue reading in 1 Samuel 13-15. Today we're going to focus on Saul, appointed by God and a man who gives every appearance to fear and obey the Lord, yet the Lord is displeased with him. Saul gives only the appearance of … Continue reading The Many Ways We Disobey
South Dakota has wasted no time challenging the federal government's mandate to allow abortion. They have approved a ban on abortion specifically to challenge Roe v. Wade. PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota lawmakers approved a ban on nearly all abortions Friday, setting up a deliberate frontal assault on Roe v. Wade at a time when … Continue reading Overturning Roe v. Wade
Houston recently mandated the "Safe Clear" towing program. It wasn't interesting enough to talk about at the time, but it gets more and more interesting. The original idea was to get motorists off the road when they break down to prevent additional accidents. You must accept the tow; you must get in the tow truck; … Continue reading Houston's Socialist Towing Program
Those crazy Democrats! Besides 10,000 lawyers ready to sue over the election and the vandalism they're doing to GOP campaign headquarters, now they're committing aggravated assault against Republican U.S. Representatives. Ha ha! What will those crazy Democrats think up next? MIAMI (Reuters) - A Florida motorist was arrested on Wednesday on charges of trying to … Continue reading Crazy Democrat Hijinks
John Kerry criticized George Bush today for not extending the assault-weapons ban. George Bush had said if the US Congress passed an extention, he would sign it. Congress didn't. But the President can only sign legislation, not introduce it. So why didn't John Kerry introduce legislation to extend the weapons ban if he felt so … Continue reading Kerry Criticizes Bush for Not Doing Kerry's Job
This just in: John Kerry plans to accept the nomination. *zzzzz* I've barely discussed the Democratic National Convention. And do you know why? That's right. It's B-O-R-I-N-G. The only thing remotely interesting was Teresa Heinz telling a reporter to shove it. I was hoping for something interesting to happen: John Kerry announces a new "Principles … Continue reading Democratic National Convention
Right Wing News gives us a sample of Michael Moore quote to help us know him and love him:"If someone did this [9/11] to get back at Bush, then they did so by killing thousands of people who DID NOT VOTE for him! Boston, New York, D.C., and the planes' destination of California -- these … Continue reading My Lunchtime Leisure Reading for Today
Chasing the Wind 
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