Make sure and read part I if you have not… We looked in part I at a handful of great, powerful and wealthy nations that fell apart under the strain of economic situations that are similar to what the US faces now… now for application and conclusions: So, it does not take a historical genius…Continue reading Prepared? Economic Meltdowns from the Past – part II
Category: Personal
Prepared? Economic Meltdowns from the Past – Part I
Economic meltdowns In order to understand why I am publishing these articles, please first read the introduction. Thanks! Governmental economic meltdowns have happened before. Typically, it seems, the government somehow survives in some form… but often the people do not fare so well during the crisis. Some interesting examples are: Edward “Longshanks” The 1st had…Continue reading Prepared? Economic Meltdowns from the Past – Part I
Prepared? Influenza from the past
Epidemic/Pandemic And epidemic is what you get when the number of people infected by a disease rises well beyond what is expected and impacts all levels of a community. When that epidemic covers a much larger geographical area, or becomes worldwide, it is called a pandemic. Pandemics were essentially impossible for most of human history,…Continue reading Prepared? Influenza from the past
Prepared? Solar flares from the past.
Ok, so this one is one of the more scary ones. There just isn’t a lot we can do about it… but it is very real. It has happened before. The sun is a little over 8 minutes away, as the light flies. It is 865,000 miles across, and a million times the volume of…Continue reading Prepared? Solar flares from the past.
Upcoming Speaking
I get to teach on “forgive us our trespasses…” this next Sunday at South Campus at 9am… and then I am also teaching the Sunday School group afterwards on prayer. Then, on Oct 17th, I will be the guest speaker at The Network Luncheon DT at about noon at the FBC Down Town Campus. Good…Continue reading Upcoming Speaking
God wont let us face more than we can bear – Really? – part IV
Ok, one more to come next week… but I think I want to stop here for today. Ok, last chapter, I promise this time… (dedicated to Sara Groves, Bebo Norman and Andrew Peterson who I am listening to in concert at my church as I write this… and especially to Andrew, who sang my very…Continue reading God wont let us face more than we can bear – Really? – part IV
Will God let you face more than you can bear? – Part III
So, does God give us more than we can bear? Many have been blessed by a wonderful little book entitled “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young. One commenter has already mentioned this devotional entry from August 18th: “EXPECT TO ENCOUNTER ADVERSITY in your life, remembering that you live in a deeply fallen world. Stop trying…Continue reading Will God let you face more than you can bear? – Part III
God Will not give you More than you can bear – Really? Part II
One thing that the phrase “God doesn’t give us more than we can bear” can create is a sense that we should be able to “face this on our own.” As in, not burden other people with our stuff. Well, this would certainly not be a biblical concept either! Certainly, there are some things that…Continue reading God Will not give you More than you can bear – Really? Part II
How Much Time Should Husbands and Wives Spend Together, Part II
Part 2 Go check out Part I, if you haven’t yet. We are answering the question, “how much time should spouses spend with each other?” With friends who are very similar to us, we can feel like we’ve spent a long time together even when we haven’t. Our temperaments, perspectives, opinions, etc., are so similar…Continue reading How Much Time Should Husbands and Wives Spend Together, Part II
A good Laugh
If you need a good laugh, and you don’t mind a little irreverent poking fun at us as Christians (if you are one)… then you will appreciate my good friend, Darin McWatters’ presentation of the Rev. D. Ray Montgomery. Revved Up Click on “Revved Up” in the center of the page. You will be glad…Continue reading A good Laugh
Open Season Men's Event
Get Ready! If you are interested, or know someone who is interested in being involved as a vendor, donor, or activity leader… or in any other capacity, have them contact me!
Womenary in The Summer?!?!
Sign Up for Womenary’s short summer… WOMENARY wants YOU to join us for Summer Study 2013 Apologetics: How to Graciously Defend Your Faith Learn how to clearly and confidently explain to others what you believe. June 19 & 26, July 3, 17, & 24 Wednesday Mornings 10:00 – 11:30 AM First Baptist Church – South…Continue reading Womenary in The Summer?!?!
Answers to "Are these Common Sayings in the Bible?"
If you haven’t taken the pop quiz, I recommend going here and taking it first. It’s more fun that way! Or, go head and peek, you lightweight… 😉 Answers: 1. “God helps those who helps themselves” (nope, other. This was Sydney Algernon) 2. “Spare the rod, spoil the child” (Sort of. Maybe not precisely these…Continue reading Answers to "Are these Common Sayings in the Bible?"
Guest Author: Hunter Beless on Friendship
As many of you know, I am passionate about the power and significance of Friendship. I believe friendship trumps all earthly relationships – and, as Hunter points out, marriage is the ultimate version of it. Hunter and her noble husband, Brooks, were students of mine in various ways over the years… You can read more…Continue reading Guest Author: Hunter Beless on Friendship
Moral Thinking and Gun Control – Part III
Thoughts I assume that for those intent on limiting legal availability to guns, it must be a moral argument. But what is it? I hope I get that feedback… if limited people’s lawful access to guns is a moral imperative to you, I would love to hear about it! I am not kidding. Remember, not…Continue reading Moral Thinking and Gun Control – Part III
MIGHTY Men's Meetings starting April 3rd
Men, come talk about learning to shepherd in powerful, MIGHTY ways… you don’t have to sign up to come… show up… and feel free to wear a blade too! April 3rd starting at 6:30 for a manly time of worshipping the King and learning to lead as His men.
Practical vs. Moral Arguments and gun control
Gun Control and Moral thinking I typically don’t write a lot of politically charged articles on my website unless they are moral or biblical issues. For me, I prefer here to talk about moral, psychological, biblical and theological issues… stuff like that. I am certainly a political person and an opinionated one… but of all…Continue reading Practical vs. Moral Arguments and gun control
Preaching Easter!
I am getting to preach one of my favorite passages in the whole Bible Easter morning! I hope you come to FBC South Easter morning at 10:30am!
Danger Will Robinson! Family Internet Part 2
… I hear regularly about a child who gains access to internet porn via a portal that they were unaware existed! When I ask, parents tell me that they are careful about their children’s internet usage and access by telling me that the family computer is in a public space… or maybe they have put…Continue reading Danger Will Robinson! Family Internet Part 2
The Family Internet – you cannot be ignorant – Part I
Managing the Family Internet For years, I have encouraged families to be smart about any version of adult sexuality that is “visible” in their homes, especially once they have children. For this reason, for years when I had been talking to parents with children around the age of 9, I had told them it was…Continue reading The Family Internet – you cannot be ignorant – Part I