“Now the gates of Jericho were securely barred because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in. Then the Lord said to Joshua, ‘See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men. March around the city once with all the armed men. Do this […]
Don Denton
Do you believe in aliens?
“I am a stranger on earth.” Psalm 119:19 NIV Do you believe in aliens? It’s a thought that has prompted considerable speculation throughout the ages. Many governments–especially our own–have spent millions of dollars attempting to communicate with beings from other worlds. Societies, both of science and quackery, exist that study the possibility, and everyone knows […]
Tolerance
Tolerance is an overused word today. It carries questionable political correctness, which is unfortunate. Why? Because its definition has changed! Not too many years ago tolerance indicated acceptance of opinions different from one’s own, but it didn’t mean that one agreed with them. Today it’s different. Tolerance means that all opinions are equally valid and […]
Do you believe?
“But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you as firstfruits to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth.” 2 Thessalonians 2:13 NIV Have you ever encountered someone who claims he doesn’t believe in Jesus because […]
A bad boy named Ivan
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV As a 16-year old boy I established the goal of owning a beach home on the Gulf of Mexico. If you think that’s […]
I am the LORD
“The LORD said to Moses.” Leviticus 22:1 Leviticus is the third book of the Bible and Torah. I confess that it’s difficult to read and maintain one’s concentration. You likely feel the same way. Last week Chapter 22 left a distinct impression in my mind. it records what God instructed Moses regarding His rules on […]
What the Bible doesn’t tell us–part one
“Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.” John 21:25 Do you ever wonder about the stuff the Bible doesn’t tell us? Today’s featured verse certainly indicates the volume is […]
Jerusalem!
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May those who love you be secure. May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.‘ “ Psalm 122:6-7 NIV May 14, 2018–What a historic day! The United States Embassy officially opens in Jerusalem. Our country finally recognizes Jerusalem as the eternal and undivided capital of […]
The pendulum swings . . . in a favorable direction
The three great atrocities in our country’s history are Native American mistreatment, slavery, and abortion. I’m stunned that now in the 21st century we permit the maiming, torturing, and murdering of millions of babies. We point to human rights violations that occur all over the globe, but our own actions scream “hypocrisy”. The Holocaust […]
Attention to detail
“The Lord called to Moses and spoke to him from the tent of meeting.” Leviticus 1:1 NIV Lack of attention to detail looms as a major pet peeve of mine. I encounter it all of the time, and it’s pretty annoying. As just one of many examples, I’ve learned to never ask more than one […]