We are just over a week away from an election that has been like no other. Unlike the races of decades ago, the choice is clearly defined. We are faced with two diametrically opposed visions of America. One is offering us a ‘brave new future,’ untethered to the American tradition. Oh, in the presentation, in […]
Archives for October 2016
DARKNESS DESCENDING
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness […]
WAR BUILDUP CONTINUES
A few stories highlight the continuing tension between the US and Russia. Moscow is continuing either its show of force – or – is actually preparing for conflict. Perhaps it’s a little bit of both. One news outlet reported: “Russia´s military conducted a series of intercontinental ballistic missile tests on Wednesday, the latest flexing of […]
Yeah…there’s Good News
Yom Kippur: Grieved Israelis Gather to Pray for Syria on Jewish Day of Atonement – (Oct 12, 2016: The Times of Israel) Some 15,000 Israelis gathered in cities across the country on Monday to pray for the people of war-torn Syria, hours before the start of Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement. “On the […]
A TIME FOR DECISION
“When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.” (Proverbs 29:2) (NLT) Alright, I watched the debate last Sunday night and it really drove home the point for me. There is an underlying truth that should color every voter’s decision this election. It’s all about the […]