Relief print of Daniel’s prayer by Edward Poynter, 1865. Daniel 6 describes how Daniel prayed even though threatened with death, while Daniel 9 records a prayer that he prayed.(from Prayer in the Hebrew Bible) In Part 1 of this series, I proposed to use Daniel 9:1-19 as a pattern or model for a prayer of my own. Why? What had Daniel done?... Continue Reading →
DO WE WANT TO FIX THE PROBLEM OR DESTROY THE MAN?
Assassination? Character assassination? How big is the difference? Once a man's character is destroyed, isn't he still dead to us? Can resurrect him? Perhaps, but few men overcome such a challenge. We do so love an excuse to hate someone. Listen to the Democratic Party's presidential candidates carefully. They thrive on identity politics and promoting... Continue Reading →
VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS ARE ON OUR SIDE?
What is going on in Richmond, VA? RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The 2020 Virginia General Assembly session will reach “crossover day” on Tuesday. Bills must advance through one chamber or the other to avoid being killed for the session. “Crossover” is the midpoint of the session, where bills passed by the House are considered by... Continue Reading →
FIGHTING FOR A CULTURE OF LIFE — PART 3
It is a curious thing. God detests child sacrifice. Still, when non-Christians read Genesis 22:1-19, they often get hot under the collar. They get angry with God for daring to tell Abraham to sacrifice his son. Yet God kept Abraham from harming his son. In the end, God provided the sacrifice. He sacrificed His own Son.... Continue Reading →
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