Words, phrases and concepts that are so overused they make us want to scream. If you’re easily offended do not read this book. It will definitely offend you and I really don’t care about that, so don’t send me any complaints. YOU’VE BEEN WARNED! It’s about the current pablum that the Orwellians have forced on... Continue Reading →
The Incarnation Brings Our Salvation
But when the fullness of time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. Galatians 4:4-5 She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He... Continue Reading →
All Things Must Die
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania is old, really old. They’re trying to revive, but it’s a real battle. It used to be better off when coal was being produced in abundance, but not so much now. Coal is one of the new boogymen that people live on, but pretend they don’t. There is also a lot of... Continue Reading →
Faces Of The Civil War From Eckley
"You will be hearing of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not frightened, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end.” Matthew 24:6 Wars are what we do. Many people think we’re good, with a couple of bad apples thrown in. But that’s not the case. We’re... Continue Reading →
Bear Creek Falls And The Flood
Bear Creek Falls has water again. Water has returned in a big way to Northeast Pennsylvania. Now it's the opposite, many are flooded. Their basements are flooded. Roads are flooded and falling apart, but then they have been for years. PennDOT SUCKS Big Time! Everything is flooded. Floods sometimes makes us remember the Biblical flood.... Continue Reading →
Do Not Pass Go, Go Directly To jail
Pottsville Pennsylvania has an ominous jail, the Schuykill County Jail. The stones are fabulous. The building is truly gorgeous, except for the fact that it is a jail. The occupants, I’m sure, don’t get to appreciate the beauty of this old structure. It was erected in 1876. It was here that the “Molly Mcguires” were hung in... Continue Reading →
There Are Lies, And There Are Damn Lies
Here I was all along believing the Word of Christ. It states that the Triune God created me and everyone and everything that exists. It states that mankind fell from grace and sinned against the Lord. This has made us all worthy of His condemnation. But it also states that out of His great love... Continue Reading →
Built To The Glory of God
Old churches speak of Christ much more than today’s churches do. Whether they still believe in Him or not I don’t know, but the architecture of the past seems to proclaim a much more gracious, benevolent God, rich in mercy. Todays churches don’t proclaim much of anything. Some church buildings tell us that they have a... Continue Reading →
Fresh Snow Covers a Multitude of Sins
Nothing like a nice coating of fresh snow to cover over the dark, black grit from the last snowfall. I managed to get some nice photographs this time. Fresh snow is beautiful and makes me think of the forgiveness of sins. Everything is new moment by moment. Ultimately, all things will be new in the... Continue Reading →
Bull Makes People Mad
See this bull? He was not a nice bull. He charged me and I literally had to jump back from the barrier. I was minding my own business and he didn’t know me from Adam. And still he charged me. He was a big bull so naturally he was full of bull. It was an... Continue Reading →