Here we go again. Another Pride Month is upon us, yet I still find nothing in it that should cause us to be proud. The following is a portion of an article found on https://www.foxnews.com/media/oregon-middle-school-hosts-drag-day-encouraging-students-cross-dress-during-pride-week. The article is followed by an article I wrote that was previously posted on my website. “An Oregon middle school …
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“Pride Month,” a Word Please
This excellent article by Weylan Deaver can be found at scattershot.substack.com. It is printed here with his permission. Dear LGBTQ Community: Our differences are irreconcilable. As Christians, we believe the Bible. If your worldview begins without God, we disagree on the very nature of reality. “So God created man in his own image...male and female …
Federal Court Fails K-5 Children
On May 16, 2024, Breitbart News reported the following: “A federal court on Wednesday upheld a Maryland school district policy that does not allow parents to opt their young K-5 children out of curriculum about gender identity and sexuality. In a 2-1 panel decision released by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, …
Are You a Troublemaker?
Ahab reigned as king of Israel beginning approximately 860 B.C. (exact dates of his reign vary). It was said that Ahab did evil in the sight of the Lord, more than all those who were before him. I Kings 16:30. Under his rule, idolatry was tolerated, even encouraged, largely a result of his evil wife …
Another Prepared Place
We like to speak of the prepared place in John, chapter 14. To think of heaven gives us hope and comfort. But don't forget, the Bible speaks of another prepared place in Matthew 25:41. It's a place of eternal separation from God, eternal torment, and evil association.
David Crosby Thinks Heaven is Overrated
David Crosby, a founding member of the music groups “The Byrds” and “Crosby, Stills and Nash” (which later became “Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young” died Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the age of 81. Several news sources have reported that, just hours before his death, he went on Twitter and, speaking of heaven, said, “I …
The Disrespect For Marriage Act
On July 19, 2022, all Democratic members of Congress, along with forty-seven Republicans, voted to pass the Respect for Marriage Act. The fate of the bill in the Senate is uncertain. The Act, introduced by Democrat Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York, would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act of 1996, which defined marriage as …
A Fetus in the Womb is a Human Being!
Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines abortion as “the termination of a pregnancy after, accompanied by, resulting in, or closely followed by the death of the embryo or fetus.” It is interesting to note that the same dictionary defines death as “the end of life.” Combining these two definitions, it would be fair to say that an …
Another Pride Month Has Come and Gone
Another pride month has come and gone.
The New Testament Church
It is estimated that there are more than 2,000 different religious groups in the United States. Yet, the New Testament speaks of only one church. "There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, …
Looking Forward to the New Year
This excellent article was written by Cody Westbrook, preacher for the Southwest church of Christ in Austin, TX. It is from the December 30, 2021 edition of the Christian Worker. The Holiday Season is now behind us and thus we look forward to a new year. No doubt your calendar is beginning to fill up …
Electronic Worship
The following article, “Electronic Church” was written by Wayne Jackson. It is an excellent article that stresses the importance of assembling together to worship as well as the dangers of the “electronic church.” It is especially appropriate at a time when far too many elders, preachers, and other influential “church leaders” have seen fit to …
The Problem of Prejudice
Prejudice can be defined as “unreasonable feelings, opinions, or attitudes, especially of a hostile nature, regarding an ethnic, racial, social, or religious group.” A few things about prejudice are worth mentioning: First, no particular race, or ethnic group, has a monopoly on being prejudice. It is possible for someone from any race, country or ethnic …
And the People Answered “Amen!”
More than just "interesting reading," the Old Testament provides many lessons helpful to us today. One such example is found in Nehemiah 8:1-12. First, consider the assembly (verses 1-2). The people gathered as one man, indicating an atmosphere of unity. Unity among God’s people is as important today as it was in Nehemiah’s day (I …
Can Blood Transfusions Extend Life?
I came across an article recently discussing bizarre ways tech billionaires are attempting to reverse the aging process and live forever. More than one company is conducting research to determine if blood transfusions from younger people can extend life. According to some experts, transfusing blood from young, healthy people – specifically those between ages 16 …