RT anchor Liz Wahl, 2012 Photo by RT America, used under CCA-Unported The bias of the news media is evident in so many ways these days, but we need to not forget that there are dedicated propaganda machines like Russia Today that some people, for whatever reason, take quite seriously. One…
Many participate in Ash Wednesday, even an increasing number of Protestants, but the real question is: What does God think of it? [Updated: 5 March 2013] A forehead with ashes smeared on in the shape of the cross Photo by The Cleveland Kid, under CCA-SA license Ash Wednesday is the…
Image by alancleaver_20, CCA-SA License It appears that the WordPress Poll plugin requires a login in order to work correctly. It is odd, as I don’t remember it requiring it in the past. At any rate, the login process has changed, and the plugin does not redirect properly if you…
US Sec’y of State Hillary Clinton and Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych at Munich conference in 2012 Photo by Frank Plitt, used under CCA-SA (CNN) – Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday sharply denounced Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “stunning, willful” actions in Crimea, characterizing the move as an “invasion”…
If it looks like a duck, Swims like a duck, And quacks like a duck, Then it probably is a duck. ~ “The duck test”, a common saying This is part 6 of the series “How to Interpret the Bible“, so if you have not yet read the introduction, you should…
photo credit: boris.rasin via photopin cc 22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. ~ Pr 13:22 I know. I write a lot about legacy. Yet, what is more godly than leaving behind a good…
Roundup of tidbits related to recent postings and/or of interest within the COG community Holidays and Holy Days Are Upon Us The past year, I’ve attempted to get out of the habit of regurgitating the same old things when it comes to holidays and holy days (unlike some other…
Ukraine (orange) in comparison to Russia (green), click on image to enlarge Image by Aris Katsaris, used under CCA-SA license Reports are funnelling in that Russia has sent unmarked military soldiers and vehicles in to take over two airports, purportedly in order to protect their military interests and assets…
Bill Nye is not only biased, but he shows he is a true ideologue rather than a scientist Bill Nye, Bridgewater State College, 2007 Image derived from photo by Hs4g, used under CCA-SA license 18 For God’s wrath is revealed from heaven against all godlessness and unrighteousness of people who…
15 As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth. ~ Ps 103:15 Seth Godin titled one of his articles, “‘But what if I fail?’” The first sentence in the article says, “You will.” It is an irony of life. We learn to…