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We Tell Stories

Your historical narrative cannot be objective. The mere claim of objectivity itself is a bias. I make no bones about it: When I read and analyze records of past events, I view it through the lens of ancient Hebrew Mysticism. … Continue reading

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Leaving the Wrong Gate Open

Scripture uses the image of a thick thorny hedge to keep predators out of our lives. It’s not as if someone can’t get through such a hedge, can’t cut themselves an opening. But doing so will be slow work, and … Continue reading

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Theory of Oppression

In terms of what the victim experiences, the only difference between a slave and a prisoner is the label. Oppression is seldom pointless. The problem is we too easily get caught up in the discussion of who is doing what, … Continue reading

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The Economics of Fear

A population with little fear is hard to squeeze. I’m pretty sure most of my readers already understand current Western political power rests entirely upon false fears. The only way to subvert democratic government is to make the people afraid. … Continue reading

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The Sin of Conflation

conflate literally, to blow things together, implying a lack of precision and care; to confuse, to link inconsistent ideas Americans are guilty of the sin of conflation. We have clear testimony from Scripture God holds both nations and individuals accountable … Continue reading

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Clannish Justice

It’s bad enough people claim there is no Covenant of Noah; too many wholly miss the point of it. There are several covenants with God mentioned in Scripture. Everyone seems to be aware of Moses, and most notice the one … Continue reading

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Pastoral: Don't Be Surprised

What would it be like for you, if you were suddenly cut off from all your bank accounts? What if all banking activity were suspended for a time? How would it affect you. God commanded humanity to form governments under … Continue reading

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Not So Pastoral

This is the other half of my pastoral message from a few days ago. While people fret too much about things which simply cannot happen, they don’t pray enough about things sure to happen, ugly things no one wants to … Continue reading

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Repentance Activist

Let’s explore the conceptual boundaries. Try to imagine some really daring radical activists, the short who sleep in their vehicles, climb man-made structures not at all designed for climbing, and hanging their banners and such to promote their political and … Continue reading

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Jonah 1

Let us first endeavor in our minds to remove all the senseless embellishments added to this very popular story. The Lord created a period of widespread major instability across the entire Middle East during the reign of David, which was … Continue reading

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