I count myself blessed that from a very early age I was taught to revere the content of the 66 books of the Christian Bible, but not so blessed when I did not obey some of its teachings.
Continue readingThe Epstein Tsunami, Conspiracy Theories and Pizzagate
A few days ago, I was asked by someone close to me what my thoughts were on the most recent round of disclosures of what may be referred to as the Epstein files. I gave, as I recall, a non-committal answer, out of fear of being misunderstood or upsetting my friend.
Continue readingKingdom involvement – my own Christian journey and theological perspectives
Recently, a popular Christian leader who happens to be on a similar wavelength to me, theologically speaking, posted the following thought on his Facebook page, and this gave rise to some interesting comments and, for the purpose of this blog, got me thinking.
Continue readingMinnesota on ICE
My social media has been awash with righteously indignant people, including the normal suspects, e.g. anti-Trumpers, but also some of those that aren’t, angry over the recent (in their view) over reach by authorities, e.g. ICE and those who give them their orders, that among other things have resulted in the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Then there are those who see things differently, who note that these deaths occurred in Minnesota, where another set of authorities, egged on by governor Tim Waltz, have partly resisted the lawful duties of agencies such as ICE. While tragic, maybe were preventable if the “actions have consequences” maxim was followed.
Continue readingTrumpwatch 76 – King Jehu, the Board of Peace, Greenland, Davos and Psalm 2
We are still only in the first month of a new year and it is not without significance that this is the third time this month that Donald Trump has been a major component in what I blog about.
Continue readingThe Abolition of Man
I have just finished reading C.S.Lewis’ “The Abolition of Man”.
Continue readingThe Synagogue of Satan; Antisemitism; latest thoughts concerning Israel today
Since I began my blogger career, I have often returned to the subject of Israel, as well as in my writing endeavours, e.g.: Prophets of the Bible (see here) and Priests of the Bible (see here).
Continue readingThoughts on a/the day of “not despising small things” and “faithfulness in little things”
Early on in my working life, I had a boss, who was a good one, who sometimes, knowing that I was a Christian, humorously referred to my fellow Christians as “a bunch of inadequates”.
Continue readingTips on writing a book
Dear George
I am pleased to learn of your intentions to write a book and I am happy to pass on tips / suggestions in order to help you be more productive in your writing endeavours …
Continue readingChristians responding to our being called on to take action concerning climate change
Dear George
In response to your question about ways you, as a Christian and those you associate with, e.g. in your church, might best respond to the call, which has been sounded for a while, that Christians, who are supposed to love humanity, especially our children, should be more proactive when it comes it comes to responding to some of the challenges (some go as far as say – emergency) that are posed due to man-made climate change, here are some of my thoughts …
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