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Once again a politician has made a statement that gives credence to the belief that it is time for those who profess to be Christians too seriously consider whether their involvement in politics is detrimental to the cause of Christ.



Granted, being a Christian does not render any of us as being somehow spiritually deficient because we vote or have opinions concerning the direction and leadership of our villages, towns, and cities. Naturally then on a larger scale we should be… Continue

If recent conversations with individuals are a true indicator of what is going on locally and nationally then contrary to what Democrats, Republicans, and Tea Party members and candidates are saying there is not a groundswell in favor of any of them.



This would mean that the news media mainstream or otherwise is also getting it wrong. This fact should not surprise anyone because over the past few years it appears that the news media is more interested in creating news rather than… Continue

The recent debacle concerning Shirley Sherrod is a sad commentary on the state of politics within our country.



How low has our moral fiber shrunk to when individuals purposefully seek to destroy anyone with accusations they know beforehand are false and individuals rally to their defense. Add to that the feigned righteous indignation in support of these individuals by those who bemoan the fact that any one who dares suggest that not even politics can justify such malevolent… Continue

A child may stand in the kitchen already having taken a bite of the cookie he just took from the cookie jar and thinking that his Mom may have heard or seen him suddenly blurts out, “Mom, may I have a cookie?”.



As though asking after the fact will somehow make right his action.



Many treat the Lord the same way.



Often having consulted with family and friends about a desire or decision that we have already set in motion, we decide to ask the Lord when the reality… Continue