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Thug Nation

The very foundation of Christian theology is, “God chooses, not you.” That’s the way you face your world. Aside from those who are utterly and properly dependent on you — your own children — you are completely forbidden to coerce … Continue reading

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You Never Know

When it comes to survival skills and preparedness, there are some things you can never anticipate. Sure, you probably already know it’s getting where police are worse than the crooks. But unless you have access to something like an M2, … Continue reading

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Traveling the Internet, Speaking Computerese

Computer ministry requires a vision. In my case, the computers are hardly the point. It’s just a way to get close to people. I travel the region of human space called the Internet. I’m not all that interested in the … Continue reading

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Mate Selection: The Eyes Lie

After 30+ years, I confirm today I could not have made a better choice in whom to marry. It won’t matter how you choose to measure such things; my wife is the one smartest decision I ever made. You would … Continue reading

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The Hermit Impulse

I empathize; I understand completely. Imagine living in a world where you see the most massive storm blowing in — so huge, it seems to take forever, creeping ever closer. You see it, feel the stiffening cold wind, smell the … Continue reading

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Not Enough Words for Love or Knowing

The English language is not logic, but art. We string together roots from different languages because it sounds better than purity of extraction. As one language historian noted, our language does not borrow words from other languages. English chases them … Continue reading

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Half-Right: “Don’t Fight the New World Order”

Interesting video attracting some attention. The name attached to the face is Ziggy Eichhorst. The preacher suffers from a serious case of Western epistemology. Otherwise, he’s not too far from the mark. By mixing the spiritual and worldly provisions of … Continue reading

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Implications of the Decalogue: Conclusion

The Covenant of Moses was closed at the Cross. In that sense, God today holds no one accountable to the Law of Moses. We keep it around, referring to it historically, so that we may learn about His Laws in … Continue reading

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Implications of the Decalogue: Ten

You shall not covet your neighbor’s property. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is your neighbor’s. The Hebrew word “covet” carried more weight than … Continue reading

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Implications of the Decalogue: Nine

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. The Suzerain does not permit dishonesty. Since it would require more than one witness in court to meet the minimum evidence of a crime, it would invariably be collusion and conspiracy … Continue reading

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