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Someone has done the following comparison of “capitalism” to other political “isms”– Socialism: If you have two cows, you give one to your neighbor. Communism: If you have two cows, you give them to the government and the government gives you some milk. Fascism: If you have two cows, you keep the cows and give …
Yesterday morning (3/25/19) Barb and I took a walk at the base of Superstition Mountain in Apache Junction. It was beautiful as we watched the sun come up from behind the mountain then arise over the top (see pictures). It reminded me of a passage in Malachi. Malachi is one of the darkest books …
A father asked his son, “Son, what would you like for Christmas?” Usually, the son was very specific what he wanted. But this Christmas he told his Dad, “I’d like a ball.” His Dad was somewhat puzzled and asked, “OK, Son—What kind of ball?” His son answered, “Oh, either a football or basketball.” “Is that it?” asked the father. “Does it matter which ball …
Asking Jesus Into Your Heart? Preachers argue about some of the most trivial things. I’ve heard some preachers argue about people who “ask Jesus to come into their heart.” If someone prays in faith, “Lord Jesus, come into my heart and save me,” does that mean they are not saved? The Bible says, “That Christ may …
Thou hast been weary of me!” —Isaiah 43:22 Can you imagine God’s people getting tired of God? Evidence of growing weary of God is given in the following verses of Isaiah 43t: Prayerlessness (v. 22)… withholding offerings (v. 23)… dishonoring God with unacceptable sacrifices (v. 23 cf. Mal. 1:6-8)… becoming stingy with …
They hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him. —Genesis 37:4 One of the classic lines in the movie Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan is when Khan Noonien Singh says of James Kirk, “He tasks me… He tasks me.” Khan was so filled with bitterness and anger, just the thought of Kirk annoyed him. The …