“It is impossible to rightly govern without God and the Bible,” once affirmed our first President George Washington.
In his farewell address, September 19, 1796, Washington said, “The propitious smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of right and order which Heaven itself has ordained…Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.” Continue reading
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Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL
Hope you all have had a good week.
This week’s posting has been a bit erratic, as I have been fighting an energy-draining cold all week. Hopefully, next week we can get back into a more consistent schedule. Continue reading
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Some years ago, I was stuck on a crosstown bus in New York City during rush hour. Traffic was barely moving. The bus was filled with cold, tired people who were deeply irritated with one another, with the world itself.
Two men barked at each other about a shove that might or might not have been intentional. A pregnant woman got on, and nobody offered her a seat. Rage was in the air; no mercy would be found here.,” posted journalist and author Elizabeth Gilbert on her facebook page. Continue reading
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A woman woke up one morning, turned to her husband and said, “Honey, I just had a dream that you bought me a new gold necklace. What do you think it means?”
He answered, “I don’t know, but Valentine’s Day is coming soon. Then you’ll know.”
A few nights later, she again woke up after having a dream. She said, “This time, I dreamed you gave me a pearl necklace. What do you think it means?” Continue reading
“He leads me beside the still waters.”
Peace. Calm. Rest. Tranquility. These are words that embody the imagery of “still waters.”
As noted in earlier posts, sheep, by their very nature, are very timid and fearful animals. They are not good swimmers. So, they are afraid of rushing water. Of course, if you were trying to swim wearing a heavy wool coat, you’d probably be a bit fearful as well. Continue reading
Today, February 11th is “Make a Friend Day” according to “Your Ultimate Guide to 2025 Wacky, Fun and Weird Holidays”
Their website observes that “Making new friends can help people broaden their horizons and learn about different cultures and parts of the society. Research has shown that people with diverse group of friends are more tolerant, open to new ideas, and empathetic than people who have a small or a non-diverse group of friends.” Continue reading
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I typed in google search “measure of our spiritual zeal. The AI overview offered this response.
“A person’s “spiritual zeal” can be measured by the level of passion, dedication, and active effort they demonstrate in their spiritual practice, often reflected through consistent acts of service, prayer, study, and a genuine desire to share their faith with others, essentially gauging how deeply committed they are to their spiritual life through their actions rather than just intentions.” Continue reading
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Greetings from Temple Terrace, FL
Norma Jean and I have spent the week here attending the annual Florida College Lectures. And what a wonderful week it has been. A week of inspiring singing. Deep study. Motivational thoughts. Renewed fellowship. And precious memories. Continue reading
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Last night was the final night of the FC Lecture–”Come, Let Us Return To The Lord: The Preaching of the Minor Prophets for Today.”
Andy Diestelkamp closed it out speaking on “After the Judgment, There is Hope of Resurrection. Andy’s lesson focused on both the justice and mercy of the Lord, which he observed are “not incomparable opposites. Continue reading
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“The book of Haggai is of minor length but major importance,” observed David West in his lesson, “Putting God First” in yesterday’s Florida College Lecture program.
This lesson, as are all the lessons in this Lecture series, “Come, Let Us Return To The Lord,” from the preaching of the Minor Prophets are still relevant to our 21st century lifestyle and contain great applications. Continue reading
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