I just wanted to thank everyone who has subscribed to our blog. I have been very busy lately moving into a new home. (We are very thankful for it!) More posts will be forthcoming, and we plan to restart our live video broadcasts for both Facebook and YouTube. I look forward to hearing from each… Continue reading Today’s Musings
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Separation of Church and State
I believe in the separation of Church and State not because the Constitution supports it but because my faith supports it. When the Church and the State are married, the State gains even more power (which it does not need), and the Church becomes more tainted and corrupted by the power structure of the World.… Continue reading Separation of Church and State
Is America Founded on the Gospel?
The other day I was perusing some of my friends’ posts and came upon one that claimed that America was founded on the Gospel. (Actually, it was a meme purporting that Patrick Henry made the claim.) I immediately experienced a visceral reaction, for if America was founded on the Gospel of Christ; that would potentially… Continue reading Is America Founded on the Gospel?
Federalism
If you remember back to last Summer, I posted my opposition to the Trump Administration’s practice of sending Federal agents into places like Portland, Seattle, and Minneapolis without a request from the duly elected Mayor of the community.Now, the Biden Administration wants to send in “Federal Strike Forces” to “stop illegal gun trafficking across state… Continue reading Federalism
Grace, Mercy, Forgiveness, & Forbearance
Grace, mercy, forgiveness, and forbearance are Christ-like character traits that emanate from love–a healthy love for the God of the universe, and a healthy love for our fellow man. Grace is the aspect of giving someone something good when they don’t deserve it. Mercy is the idea of NOT giving someone the punishment they deserve.… Continue reading Grace, Mercy, Forgiveness, & Forbearance
American Christianity: A Perverted View of Christ and His Gospel
Many American Christians have a perverted view of the Gospel which grows out of a perverted view of Jesus and His teachings. We have bought into the prosperity/nationalistic gospel espoused by the prosperous and powerful (or those who will exploit you and me to get there). This prosperity gospel is disproven in the… Continue reading American Christianity: A Perverted View of Christ and His Gospel