There’s always a hint of sadness when we present the last of each month’s showingsof “When Swing Was King.” We do, after all, really cherish the songs and the photographs and even the stories and trivia items I recount for our audiences…and so we know we will miss them. And today we closed September’s schedule…
Many people imagine that the biblical view of work is that it is a curse, a punishment imposed by God upon man after his proud disobedience. This idea is in accord with the pejorative interpretation of work and helps to maintain its currency; but it is quite false. As I have pointed out, work was…
As might be expected, several of the articles I’m recommending from this past week deal with 1) the assassination of Charlie Kirk and 2) the murder of Iryna Zarutska, the abhorrent absurdities involved in the murderer’s being anywhere other than prison, and the subsequent media treatment (more to the point, the lack thereof) of the horror. 1) 4 Reflections on…
Because our August schedule was so full of eventful ministry, this month’s letter is a straightforward newsletter. And it’s right here.
Well, it was just about this time in 1902 that Sir James Damery came to 221B Baker Street in London to consult the great detective Sherlock Holmes about what Dr. Watson eventually described as “The Adventure of the Illustrious Client.” Ah yes, it’s one of the most provocative cases in Holmes’ long and illustrious career….
1) Violent Attacks Against Christians Increase As Global Media Turns A Blind Eye (Harbinger’s Daily) From the article — Those speaking out against these atrocities are concerned over the lack of coverage by prominent news sources and attention from political leaders around the world. Some have attributed the removal of nations, such as Nigeria, from the Countries…
Our 10 Favorite Literary Characters It’s our last night in the Colorado mountains (this time around) and after an eventful day that included an early morning work session at the coffee shop in Dillon, a vigorous and gorgeous hike near Keystone, a scare regarding our car’s engine light on the way to Copper Mountain, a…
1) “Facing up to Black Crime in America: We owe it to every victim, in every community, to stoppretending reality doesn’t exist. Truth isn’t racist. Statistics aren’t bigoted.” (John MacGhlionn, American Spectator) From the article — It’s time to face a simple truth: discussing black-on-white crime isn’t racism. It’s reality, and reality doesn’t bend to our feelings…
Earlier this week, Claire and I enjoyed once again the opportunity to help out Nebraska Right to Life by manning their information booth at the State Fair in Grand Island. We took the Monday evening shift and the Tuesday morning opening shift and, as always, we were honored to partner with the excellent pro-life champions…
1) “Sitting Ducks For Deception: Pastors, Have You Properly Equipped Your Congregations With A Biblical Worldview?” (Answers In Genesis/Harbinger’s Daily) From the article — It is critical that you teach adults and youth in your church what a worldview is. For example, is there a God or not? If so, what is he like, and what is his…
