Sometimes they don’t, but are accused of making mistakes anyway.Some people are always forgiven for any mistake. They can do no wrong. They’re special people blessed with high favorability among all mankind. That’s a good thing and may have to do with a personality trait or the road God set them on. But who really... 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 →
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 →
Salvation Unto Us Has Come! 2
“It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all.” 1Tim.1:19 "Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ." Rom.5:1 “Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!” Rom.7:25 May Christ... Continue Reading →
Graffiti, Wall Art, and Political Expression
Very few things stay uncovered. We like to cover things up. Plain walls get decorated with art, both inside and out. Sometimes it’s just graffiti, but at times it looks better that what was underneath; decay. Sometimes it’s just a political statement. Some agree and some get mad. In this case obviously I agree. We... Continue Reading →
Weeds, Leaves, and Death
There are weeds and there are weeds. There are plants that seem more like weeds. Though we don’t want weeds in our gardens, sometimes even weeds can be somewhat beautiful. Originally God made everything good. Weeds came along with human sin, it was a package deal. “Cursed is the ground because of you…both thorns and... Continue Reading →
Weathervane Churches
Have you noticed how many Christian churches have weathervanes instead of crosses on top of their buildings? It’s fitting for this age. Too many churches today follow every new teacher and teaching that comes out, every wind of doctrine blows through the churches. Too many are more culture-driven then Christ-driven. Whether it’s positive thinking, positive... Continue Reading →