One thing that seems to stick out a lot, at least to me, in all of the controversy, is that it seems that some assume that being meek, mild and nonconfrontational is being Christian. Granted, we are to, if possible, be at peace with everyone (Ro 12:18). This is a…
Frankly, there are many things that turn me off about the current UCG leadership. However, the overarching concern I have is they and their supporters have not shown a great deal of integrity. Unfortunately, that includes doctrinal integrity as well. Take Arctic Circle Guy, for example. He has posted yet…
1 Kings 12 (John D’s Paraphrase Version) Rehoboam, son of Solomon, and all of Israel gathered in Shechem in order to anoint Rehoboam as King of All Israel. Now, Jeroboam, son of Nebat, was still living in Egypt after fleeing the presence of King Solomon. So, he heard of the…
I saw this link on Facebook’s UCG United We Stand page, and I couldn’t resist reposting it here. I have previously mentioned groupthink and how it can affect us. About 3:25, the video clip starts getting very interesting. There certainly are lessons for many aspects of life, and it is…
Not much to say today. I’m already busy trying to keep the balls in the air. I did turn on the news for a few minutes this morning, though. I learned that you have up to one year to file for malpractice against your doctor. I also learned that the…
Well, the end of another day approaches. There were no sales today (that I knew of, anyhow) that marked the occasion. If there were any parades, they were kept sort of quiet. As far as I know, the local school district was in session today. Yet, the mail didn’t run…
OK, I have a burning question. It seems to me to be a logical question. It certainly would be a question I would ask in the same situation. We should obey God rather than men, but doesn’t it make sense to reconcile the two whenever possible? The situation I’m referring…
Well, if you believe in “eras”, then we are all Laodiceans and had better heed the warnings to Laodicea (Rev 3:14-22). They had an obviously elevated view of themselves. They obviously felt no need of help from God or man. Why? Because of a feeling of superiority. So much so,…
2Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy. (Leviticus 19:2, King James Version) It seems that there are some within organizations that have the name “Church of God’ as well as critics…
Hi, my name is John, and I’m an alcoholic. OK, if you’ve been reading this blog for very long, you probably knew that already. I have some shocking news for you, though. You probably better sit down for this. I just know that this will bowl you over. Before I…