The Top 5 (September 7)

* “This is not fake news: U.S. Surgeon General warns that parenting is a health hazard” (Kimberly Ells, Mercator) From the article — This Surgeon General’s Advisory is the first time I recall seeing an official government entity framing children as a clear and present danger to their parents. It reminds me of radical feminist Sophie Lewis’…

The Amazing Adventure of the Black Paw

In this 8 and 1/2 minute video clip, Denny recounts perhaps the most exciting day of his life…with a couple of moral applications of universal relevance.

The Top 5 (August 31)

* “Solzhenitsyn Warned Us” (Gary Saul Morson, Commentary) From the article — Today we can ask: Why do so many cheer, or at least not object, when they witness mobs embracing the bloodthirsty and sadistic Hamas? Perhaps for the same reasons that young, pre-revolutionary Russians once celebrated terrorists who murdered innocent citizens? Having studied his country’s history,…

A Lethal Change in Language

In the passion of progressives to replace the historic and noble ideals of Western Civilization with secularism, hedonism, and statism, they understood that one of the first steps in their plan of conquest was to change the language in which the issues were framed.  For instance, the violent, immoral, and lethal act of elective abortion…

“With Warm Greetings from Jerusalem”

Dear Mr. And Mrs. Hartford, and Friends, On behalf of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, we thank you for your recent card. We derive tremendous strength from the unwavering support of our many Christian friends around the world, and appreciate your message of encouragement and prayers. With warm greetings from Jerusalem, Sincerely, Rena RigerDiaspora Affairs Advisor…

Talking About Kids…to Senior Citizens?

We had a wonderful time at the church service at Aksarben Village Senior Living yesterday afternoon  — even though we were short-handed in the visitation team with only Don and Allen to help out. Unfortunately, that is a common problem in this ministry. Come to mention it, it is a common problem in a whole…

The Top 5 (August 17)

* “The Weird, Creepy, Surreal — and Dangerous — 2024 Campaign” (Victor Davis Hanson, Daily Signal) From the article —  4) After the precedents of 2020 and 2024, is the future orthodox protocol for any Democratic nominee now to avoid all interviews and extempore speaking, and stick to teleprompted speeches and scripted responses only? 6) If Democratic…

George Washington Gives Thanks for God’s “Signal and Manifold Mercies” on America

George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789 By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor — and whereas both Houses…

Nebraska Lt. Governor Addresses Pro-Life Challenges

Nebraska Lt. Governor Joe Kelly at the next BP4L Luncheon Thursday, September 12 from 11:30 until 1 German-American Society, North Hall. Luncheon & program $25. (But with a $10 discount for everyone who signs up through Vital Signs Ministries!) Lt. Governor Kelly is a Nebraska native, an experienced and skilled prosecutor, a dedicated servant to…

But be doers of the word,
and not hearers only.