The bullying and name-calling by professing Christians toward their fellow Believers has spun out of control. One of our friends reported that some of the pejoratives being posted on her FB page are so vulgar they cannot be repeated. This bullying is not of God. However, I wish to present some facts that may shed light on the point of contention. Many Trump Christians insist that not voting for him makes one an accomplice to abortionists. That reasoning is based on a “President” Clinton nominating liberal SCOTUS justices. Continue reading
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“And when Pharaoh drew near, the children of Israel lifted their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians marched after them. So they were very afraid, and the children of Israel cried out to the Lord.” – Exodus 14:10
Israel was pinned between the Red Sea and a desert. In the distant they could see the dust from the approaching army of an enraged Pharaoh. They were not accustomed to trusting God. Although they were God’s people, they had been born as slaves. The slave system had fed them, given them shelter, they had been free to dabble in Egyptian religion and enjoy the pleasures of its hedonistic society. It was a life of sameness. They didn’t have to think for themselves, make decisions, or manage the responsibilities of freedom.
Thus, faced with a perilous dilemma their carnal minds struggled for a logical solution. In their earthly view there were only two choices. They could either go back toward Egypt and beg Pharaoh’s forgiveness, or they would die on the banks of the sea. There was a third option, but they could not fathom it. They could simply trust God. Continue reading
(Notice: As Christian Pastor, I appeal to Christians to remember who they are, Whom they represent, and why true Christianity is extraordinary. It is because of faith in the only Omnipotent, Holy, and Awesome God and His Son, Jesus Christ.)
The present predicament involving Donald Trump, an audiotape, and the Republican Party was predictable. Out of 328 million people and 16 other candidates, Republicans chose a man with clearly a moral deficiency. However, in spite of many warnings, they bull-headed Donald Trump as their nominee. They should have known before nominating him that Trump’s sordid past would become a factor. In the preceding months, Evangelicals have supported him to the extent that they have bullied fellow believers who refused to join the love fest for “the Donald”. Continue reading
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