Monthly Archives: December 2023

Systemic Barriers to Christian Nationalism

This apparently requires a little more elaboration. Think about what it is the gospel message is all about. Think about in terms of system analysis for a moment. We do not persuade in a clinical sense. That’s just a figure … Continue reading

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NT Doctrine — 2 Corinthians 6

In the church at Corinth, those who complained Paul didn’t come to visit when promised likely included some who didn’t really want to see him. They just wanted to complain about him. That the church had finally done the right … Continue reading

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Pastoral Query: Christian Nationalism

I’ve been asked to address the notion of Christian Nationalism. Our source is Scripture first, and then conviction, though the convictions I share on this subject are shared by several in our Radix Fidem community. We’ve actually discussed this in … Continue reading

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Hits and Misses

I’m often amazed how people gloss over this: Every encounter in life is a divine appointment, but not every divine appointment means God says “go with this”. Sometimes it’s an appointment to be tested, whether you’ll stand for God and … Continue reading

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By Deception, By Design

Israel’s government claims they are at war on seven fronts. If you check with Unz Review, you’ll learn that Algeria may join in the fray. What the Houthis are doing in the strait at the southern end of the Red … Continue reading

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NT Doctrine — 2 Corinthians 5

Paul carries on discussing the distinction between the realms of flesh and spirit. He first uses the symbol of this fleshly existence as living in a tent, while our future in Eternity is our real home. It is only natural … Continue reading

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Zizzo: First Class Customer Support

I receive no compensation for this post. I’ve already received the best customer support I could have hoped for regardless of what I might say about Zizzo Bikes. My wife remarked that, for at least two-thirds of the bicycles I’ve … Continue reading

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NT Doctrine — 2 Corinthians 4

The church at Corinth was larger than most. As with any congregation anywhere else, its membership ranged from spiritually mature at one extreme, down to those who were infiltrating enemies seeking to destroy the fellowship at the other extreme, and … Continue reading

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Random Photos 16

Out at Stanley Draper Lake, this is the bikeway running down below the dam from the eastern side. This image doesn’t show anything special, but I thought the colors were so refreshing. We’ve had unseasonably warm weather, so riding is … Continue reading

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More Than Life

This is just my personal estimate of things. The US is preparing for war; I’m quite certain of that. If nothing else, a fresh level of secrecy along with a significant break from routine operations will tell you that. Resources … Continue reading

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