True Contentment
Two Jobs
“The priests of this system have two basic jobs. The first is to keep throwing virgins into the volcano. The second is to keep up an unrelenting stream of criticism of the Christians, heaping scorn upon how we treat our virgins.”
Virgins and Volcanoes, p. 29
Content Cluster [08-14-25]
The Introvert: Open Road Toward Evening: A Song I Really Like for Some Reason: Not Too Much to Ask: HT: Samuel Cherubin: Zufar Bikbov And Another Podcast Also: Featured Product: Life Among the Kirkers:When things are running smoothly, I send out a weekly newsletter to our church community. A couple of years ago, because of …
At the Table or On It
“There are only two ‘ways,’ two fundamental religions in the world. One of them feeds people, and the other one eats people.”
Virgins and Volcanoes, p. 27
Dealing With Anxiety
Introduction: In times like ours, there is a lot to worry about, is there not? Back during the COVID times, if we were not worried about the coronavirus killing us dead, we were worried about panicked ...
Contra All Three
“We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, powers, and pecksniffs.”
Letters Post-CNN
As result of the interview with CNN, I was introduced to a number of new acquaintances. Not all of them were enchanted. Letter to the Editor: Shame. Shame on you for wicked beliefs. ...
That CNN Report: Viewing the Game Film
Introduction: So last week CNN dropped a report that they had put together on all the doings out here in Moscow. That piece was a blessing for us in many ways, and I thought to take a few minutes ...
Postmillennial Worship
Introduction: Postmillennialism is the conviction that prior to the Second Coming of Christ, the earth will be as full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. The church’s marching ...
Self-Deception in Business
Introduction: When a preacher talks to businessmen, it is not uncommon to have the topic tend toward things like “learning to be generous,” or “maintaining a work/family balance,” or "don't ...