The Gift of Life and the SOTU

I was planning to write this week on President Biden’s recent State of the Union address to 32 million Americans across the country.

It was the darkest, angriest SOTU I’ve ever witnessed.

But today (which happens to be my birthday) after enjoying morning devotions, God nudged me to also focus on the amazing “gift of life” we’ve all received despite the evil of our times.

Life is a treasure to cherish–and use wisely to combat the darkness. Read More

Willfully Stupid

While involved in daily Bible devotions this week from The Message translation, I came across a phrase describing fallen human beings that jumped off the page:

Willfully Stupid.

That same day the United States Senate released its long-awaited and clandestinely-formed bi-partisan “Endless Ukraine War–The Border Never Closes” bill (S.744).

It appears to be “Exhibit A” of our willfully stupid political leaders in Washington, D.C.

Here’s my take on both immigration and Jesus words on moral pollution.

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While involved in daily Bible devotions this week from The Message translation, I came across a phrase describing fallen human beings that jumped off the page:

Willfully Stupid.

That same day the United States Senate released its long-awaited and clandestinely-formed bi-partisan “Endless Ukraine War–The Border Never Closes” bill (S.744).

It appears to be “Exhibit A” of our willfully stupid political leaders in Washington, D.C.

Here’s my take on both immigration and Jesus words on moral pollution.

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What To Think and How to Pray for Donald Trump

Trying to become the second U.S. president in history (after Grover Cleveland) to serve two non-consecutive terms, Donald Trump is on his way to the Republican nomination after resounding victories in Iowa and New Hampshire.

Grover Cleveland, also a New Yorker, served as president 1885-1889, and again from 1893-1897.

Trump is possibly the most known personality in the world and maybe the most controversial.

What should we think about Donald J. Trump and how should we pray for him?

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