Shake yourself from the dust and arise. Loose the bonds from your neck.
Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. Taken by the author in 2013. The more I read Nehemiah, the more I am struck by his wise leadership. He knows what he is about, he knows the work that needs to get done, and ain’t nobody gonna stop him from rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. And he did… Continue reading Fear the Lord, Not the Enemy: Wisdom from Nehemiah
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. Robert Frost, "The Road Not Taken" The church has two possible courses. By the church, I mean you, not your pastor, not a committee, you, a member of the saints that gather at… Continue reading The Road Less Traveled
King Alfred the Based In an era where the Christian voice is diminishing in the public square and cultural foundations are shifting beneath our feet, the question of how to faithfully cultivate the kingdom of God through cultural engagement looms large for believers. As stewards of a faith that teaches the earth and its fullness… Continue reading Cultivating the Kingdom: Christian Options to Cultural Challenges
The content highlights God's constant protection and victory over His people, emphasizing that the gates of hell will not prevail against the church. It stresses the importance of joyful warfare, resisting lies, embracing truth, and standing firm in the face of opposition. It encourages unwavering faith, rejection of doubt, and the pursuit of future victories despite past mistakes.
In a previous post, I pondered man's resistance to authority and said that we tend to tolerate it when there is a perceived benefit. This is an example of a social contract. We have unconscious social contracts all around us in everyday life. For example, in my backyard, a solemn pact governs our family's relationship… Continue reading Chickens and Social Contracts
Tyrants are not all-powerful. History shows us they get toppled and defeated regularly. Julius Caesar was stabbed by his closest advisors. Everyone had finally had it with Nero and he was semi-forced to kill himself. Saddam Hussein was found hiding in a hole. Muammar Gaddafi was found in a drainage pipe. Adoni-bezek had his thumbs and big toes cut… Continue reading How To Topple Tyrants
Awake! Put on strength! 