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Demagogue: Sausage Maker
In my life, I’ve never heard the English word “demagogue” used more in public life than in this presidential election cycle. Demagogue comes from two Greek words, the first, demos, “the people,” as in “democracy,” rule by the people, and agō, “to lead.” No one surpassed Pericles (495-429BC) of Athens in the history of the […]
Join Us in Israel with Samson Tours
[Friday is a Thomas Ross post, so this is Thomas Ross going to Israel, not Kent Brandenburg.] I have had a desire to visit Israel for some time, to see the land of the Abrahamic covenant, the land of the earthly ministry of the Messiah, the Lord Jesus, and the land of the vast majority […]
The Truth Shall Make You Free, pt. 2
Part One When Jesus said “the truth shall make you free” in John 8:32, He was saying that the truth, which was salvation truth found in Him, could set men free from bondage to sin, which would dominate and damn them. The freedom Jesus teaches is freedom. No one can be freer than the freedom […]
The Truth Shall Make You Free, pt. 1
One of the most well-known statements in the Bible Jesus made in John 8:32: And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. These words are carved in stone on the outside of Berkeley High School in downtown Berkeley, California. We know that Jesus meant that the truth would make someone […]
Pay $0 / month for Cell Phone Service: FreedomPop
FreedomPop is a company that offers totally free talk, text, and data plans with no contracts required. It utilizes Sprint’s 4G LTE network for its services, so one has coverage wherever Sprint has coverage. In addition to the totally free plans, they offer very inexpensive plans with more features. (They also offer free Internet, which […]
Sacred Music
Perhaps like me, you rarely hear the two words “sacred music” much anymore. There isn’t a category for the Grammy awards called “sacred music.” I’m quite sure that almost no one knows what sacred music is. If I asked you to define “sacred music,” what would you say? Does your church use sacred music? What […]
Donald Trump Can’t Make America Great Again
People may have noticed the theme of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, “Make America Great Again.” You may also have noticed that he says it a lot. The theme resonates. He chose a good theme. I don’t know the theme of anyone else’s campaign. Do you? Donald Trump says that he will make America great again. […]
The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards
Have you ever read the resolutions of Jonathan Edwards? Have you ever resolved to follow them yourself? Edwards reportedly wrote the first portion of these resolutions when he was only 19 years old. Do you think that contributed to his godly life? Perhaps you ought to make these resolutions yourself in this new year. “Being […]
Fundamental Stupidity
Anyone who thinks straight knows that the United States of America has reached a point of a very fundamental stupidity. It is difficult to watch and hard to know how to react to it. Before I get a big lecture, I know I still have salvation and joy and that everything is going to be […]
Essential and Non-Essential Critique
Criticism can help. Some doesn’t help at all — for instance, name-calling, like the scoffers do of 2 Peter 3:3. A few weeks ago I wrote again on the essential and non-essential doctrine, and it was linked at an online forum, whose owner, Aaron Blumer, wrote a short critique. I’m happy he wrote it, because […]
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