Lethal Mistake Last Friday, Duckie posted a fantastic speech by Major General Robert Scales USA (Ret), given at Truman Library on September 12, 2009. If you haven’t read it, I strongly urge you to do […]
Author: lawngren
A Few Words From Jesus’ Brother
May these words instruct and encourage and strengthen believers. As usual I’ve used several versions of the Bible depending on which one comes closest to the Greek, and sometimes adding the Strong’s definition for individual […]
Markers
A famous scifi writer whose famous name I famously can’t remember once wrote that when people asked him, “What’s your secret? How do you get all those ideas?”, he replied, “Would you tell me, maybe, […]
Rappelling By Faith
As often with my writing, this is written to my brothers and sisters in the Body of Christ. Others may find it helpful, but with few exceptions, this article describes a certainty that only the […]
Surgery for Seniors 101
It’s been 17 days since my knee replacement, and I’m still only marginally mobile. IMO, the surgery was a total success. I’ve had almost zero pain, except when stretching the leg muscles, and that stops […]
Grateful Heart
*Editor’s note Hey folks, Lawngren came up with a great idea recently and after talking with Daisy, we agree that we’re going to make this another regular ‘column’ theme. We’re going to need your help […]
Dark Visions, Bright Promises: Abraham
“After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: ‘Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.’ But Abram said, ‘Sovereign Lord, what can you give […]
Depending on the Kindness of Soldiers- RED Friday Special Edition
Americans have many reasons to be proud of their warriors and respect them highly. Our troops are feared by their enemies. As Rush Limbaugh said, “The job of the military is to break things and […]
Living Sacrifice
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform […]
Encouragement From A Corrupt Church
Unless otherwise stated, all quotations are from the 1st chapter of 1st Corinthians. The Corinthian church was full of extremely carnal, ignorant Christians. Yet there are both negative and positive lessons to be learned from […]