Monthly Archives: March 2010

Implications of the Decalogue: Three

You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. If there was ever a phrase which suffers from cultural differences, it would … Continue reading

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Fear of God

Somewhere just outside the window they heard the whining growl of a dog straining excitedly against the leash. Almost to man, everyone dropped what he was doing and lay down on the floor. Each was careful to turn so that … Continue reading

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Political Premonitions

I don’t claim to prognosticate or predict. I have private premonitions. I post them here because I don’t take myself too seriously, and because it might be fun to see if any of them come close to what actually happens. … Continue reading

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Implications of the Decalogue: Two

You shall not make for yourselves any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in the heavens above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow … Continue reading

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Implications of the Decalogue: One

I am the LORD your God, who has brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. You shall have no other gods before Me. The Suzerain establishes His position by noting He redeemed the … Continue reading

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Implications of the Decalogue: Introduction

Place the Ten Commandments into their proper context. The time frame was roughly 1400 BC. The Covenant of Moses, delivered by God on Mount Sinai, took a very familiar form for the people involved. The closest documentary parallel was the … Continue reading

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The Insanity Plea

A significant portion of my studies has exposed me to the field of Mental Health. Aside from some very well crafted notions on self-help, virtually the entire field is littered with mines. Make no mistake: God holds us accountable under … Continue reading

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Family Feuds Not My Problem

I am posting for your edification a redacted (names removed) version of what I emailed to a couple of people trying to drag me into their family dispute. To the Children of Mr. X: I am putting this in written … Continue reading

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Plain Text Browsing the Net

Why, when there are so many graphics, scripting, and all the extra multimedia stuff? That’s why. I’ve tested this off and on for several years. When I visit my favorite sites with Lynx or Elinks, I find more actual information, … Continue reading

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Sin of Jeroboam: American False Gods

God Himself granted to Jeroboam the northern tribes for a kingdom. There was no sin breaking up the nation that way. Where Jeroboam sinned was twisting religion to political ends. Here in America, the churches have joined in the sin … Continue reading

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