Aug 21
You may read the poem here, where I initially found it, if you wish, before reading the analysis below. Overview Henry Vaughan’s My Soul, There Is a Country is a short devotional poem in which the poet speaks directly to his own soul. He reminds it that this visible, changing world is not its final …
Aug 12
I made a page where I discuss 13 qualities that shape strong, faithful character. Link.
Aug 11
I came across a wonderful poem by George Herbert, titled, The Pulley. Read the text of the poem below. Understanding George Herbert’s “The Pulley” George Herbert’s The Pulley begins with a wonderfully imaginative picture of creation. God stands with a “glass of blessings” and pours his gifts upon humanity. Strength, beauty, wisdom, honor, and pleasure—all …
Aug 03
I found this on Twitter/X. There are a lot of good ideas here. Confirmation from the Bible Way to add value Old Testament New Testament Proverbs 1. Spot problems early Nehemiah 2:11–18 — Nehemiah quietly inspected Jerusalem’s walls, identified the problem, and then presented a plan. Acts 6:1–7 — The apostles recognized that neglected widows …
Jun 29
Q: Are We a Christian Nation? A: No, the United States of America is not a Christian nation.* But wait, didn’t Christianity affect the founding and creation of the US? Yes, it did heavily. *Why Are We Not a Christian Nation? We are not a Christian Nation because: †Comment on the Christian Principles Q: Are …
Apr 17
July 4, 2026 will be the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This year we need to rethink, and reaffirm it’s important principles. Its truths are universal, they are as true today as they were 250 years ago. The Declaration of Independence did not establish a government. It set down principles. …
Mar 26
Here is an excellent podcast on The Russell Moore Show. I highly recommend listening to all of it. Meacham is quite balanced and realistic and very knowledgeable on history. It is a discussion with Jon Meacham and Meacham’s new anthology, American Struggle: Democracy, Dissent, and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union,. In it, Meacham argues …
Mar 19
John Perkins, a Christian minister, civil rights activist and author, passed away this month. Russell Moore wrote a nice article, titled, Why John Perkins Stood (Almost) Alone, in Christianity Today. John Perkins is an inspiration.
Mar 16
Each brings power. Each releases a level of authority. ▶️ Video. (It may be debatable if these are names of Jesus or names of God. I’m not an authority on that. Since Jesus is fully God and fully man, I won’t bicker.)
Feb 22
I created a page (in particular, a document) to sort out the difference between, for example, the Amorites and the Ammonites. I wanted to get a handle on the various groups, for example, Amorites, Hivites, Jebusites, Ishmaelites, Moabites, etc. Some were original inhabitants of Canaan and some were relatives of Abraham. Click here to go …
1 John 4:19
http://quoteseverlasting.com/quotations/category/c-s-lewis-2/