Category Archives: government

Is the United States GOD’S chosen nation today?

Posted on May 24, 2022 by glenn

To address the question above let’s consider what is in a name.  We will begin by visiting the Old Testament. The nation of Israel was GOD’S chosen people in the Old Testament.  With the name of Israel, this nation literally … Continue reading →

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Whiff

Posted on October 22, 2021 by glenn

A memory shared by many is that of a child picking a dandelion and blowing the gray fluffy seeds into the wind.  With a single breath all the seeds are scattered.  The stem is left barren as though the seeds … Continue reading →

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The Number 200

Posted on June 6, 2019 by glenn

I live in the state of Alabama.  This year we are celebrating the 200th birthday of our state.  Two centuries is quite a milestone.  I recall as a young man the celebration of our nation’s 200th birthday in 1976.  In … Continue reading →

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Mob Rule

Posted on April 16, 2019 by glenn

Then Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people, said to them, “You have brought this Man to me, as one who misleads the people.  And indeed, having examined Him in your presence, I … Continue reading →

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1517 and 1492

Posted on October 31, 2017 by glenn

Today is the 500th anniversary of an event which had a tremendous impact on our religious world.  This is the 500th anniversary of the event involving Martin Luther and his protest of the religious environment of his day.  He nailed … Continue reading →

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October 31

Posted on October 30, 2016 by glenn

No, this article is not about Halloween.  Rather, it is about an anniversary celebration of sorts.  On this date 499 years ago something happened that forever changed the world of religion.  Next year will be the 500th anniversary of the … Continue reading →

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To Make America Great Again…

Posted on July 1, 2016 by glenn

During the 1800’s, Alexis de Toqueville, a famous French political philosopher, visited our nation seeking to uncover the secret of our greatness. He traveled from town to town, asking questions and examining every facet of our society.  When he finished … Continue reading →

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Stages

Posted on March 24, 2016 by glenn

There is an interesting and yet disturbing section of scripture found in the book of Ezekiel.  Within a few chapters, GOD’S glory is depicted as departing from Israel.  And rather than it happening all at once it appears to happen … Continue reading →

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Concerns in these Anxious Times

Posted on July 2, 2015 by glenn

Concerns in these Anxious Times Where are we headed? There are things that have happened in our country in the last few years that have caused us all a great deal of anxiety. I have prayed for many years for … Continue reading →

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The Trees versus the Bramble

Posted on April 27, 2015 by glenn

Hanging in my office is a framed excerpt from a speech by Theodore Roosevelt. You have probably seen it. It has been called “the Man in the Arena”. Without sharing the entire quote, it simply says the credit belongs to … Continue reading →

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