Sudden Death: Plague!

A wildlife biologist at Grand Canyon National Park most likely died from plague contracted while performing a necropsy on a mountain lion that later tested positive for the disease. Eric York, 37, who worked in the park’s cougar-collaring program, became ill on Oct. 30 and called in sick for a couple of days before being

George Washington’s 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation

Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor;
null …and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me to “recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness:”

Sermon: Drop-Dead Disciples?

Two months ago I preached a sermon entitled “The Fear of the Lord” which was a warning to all unbelievers. This sermon, “Drop-Dead Disciples?” is the companion piece, a warning to false converts and half-hearted believers to take God seriously. This teaching about Ananias and Sapphira is not a fun talk, but I hope it

Priest Unleashed

Yesterday I posted a Guest E-vangie about how a lady at the water store thought I was a priest (read it here). I denied it. I didn’t know about the hidden security camera… “As you come to him, the living stone—rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him—you also, like living stones,