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Thank you for your comments. Rich Secularists might only be interested in power, prestige, more wealth, sensuous pleasure, etc. but people of faith—Christians in particular—are not like that. They are thankful for all that God has given them and are generous givers. You might not recognize...

Thank you for your thoughts. Why so much obsession with “the rich”? How much wealth they have and how they spend it is of no concern to me. Actually, many of the rich donate large amounts to charities, which I applaud. Strange, but it bothers some people that the rich might give away 50% of...

Hmmmm…… When you cease to believe in God, you will believe in anything? Actually, for the Left, their fallen nature is all they have. They lust after personal power, prestige, wealth, sensual pleasure . . . . Since for some their only remaining power etc. is in small enclaves (counties...

Thanks be to God for looking after His servants! May all of your life be so blessed.

Welcome to the forum. We hope we can meet your expectations. One of the best ways to learn about and to know God is by reading the Bible. You will find a number of recommendations for reading plans on the internet, and a number of members will likely have their own suggestions based on...

Thank you for your post. Some headlines imply the change will be good for Israel because Iran will be unable use Syria as a conduit for weapons to Hezbollah. (That remains to be seen.) A number of posts express concern for the (2%) of Christians in Syria. Yes, we should pray for the safety...

Thank you for your post. We hope you enjoy Advent to the fullest. As you might well know, even secularists will embrace the Spirit of Christmas, and now you can join them and fellow Christians. In Particular: it is a time for additional charity outreach, for fellowship with family & friends...

Thank you for the question. It would appear Martin Luther agrees with you completely, since it was he who said, “sola scriptura”! Blessings.

In 1 Samuel there are two stories about David being pursued by Saul in which David has an opportunity to kill Saul but spares him. (See 1 Samuel 24 and 26.) Some commentators say it is the same story from different traditions, while others say they really are different...

Genesis 20:18 for the Lord had closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech because of Sarah, Abraham’s wife. Genesis 25:23 And the Lord said to her: “Two nations are in your womb, Two peoples shall be separated from your body; One peopleshall be stronger than the other, And the older shall...

Thank you for the penetrating question. So, is it a sin to entertain yourself when you could be doing good and helping those in need? Here is what Jesus had to say (Matthew 25): 24 “Then he who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Lord, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you...

Mary’s inspiring Magnificat has been set to music many times, but the best may be Bach’s. It is a great way to begin Advent. The opening chorus has the single lyric “Magnificat”! The video link is a favorite, played on period instruments (e.g., valveless trumpets, keyless flutes and oboes)...

Wow: is the Tibetan monk domesticated or feral? (A llama is a beast, but a lama is a priest!) What is a “slow worm”? Do they all outnumber the people? (Not necessarily bad) Much love

Thank you for the question. The previous answer is exactly correct. For what it is worth (not judging one way or the other): among indigenous tribes the world over, it was assumed that if a woman had an intact hymen, she was a virgin. Alternatively, blood on the wedding-night sheets on the...

Wonderful posts. Coyote packs and javelina herds in and around our neighborhood. By the way: they do not share with “their brothers”—lots of squabbling when they feed (just a reminder that we, too, are social mammals, but when we listen to God to share and care, we are truly living in His...

Thank you all for your well-reasoned posts. My brother-in-law was diagnosed with melanoma. He allowed the professionals to test many cures, all of which did not halt the disease (but gave them useful information). Finally, the pain from the medicines became overwhelming, and he stopped them...

Contrary to the commercial world, we should save Advent hymns for Advent! Now is the appropriate time for songs of Thanksgiving. Here is one of mine, based on a wonderful Renaissance melody. What is you favorite? Blessings.

First Thanksgiving at Plymouth, 1914: by Jennie Augusta Brownscombe, 1914. It lives at the Museum De Lakenhal in Netherlands.

Thank you for reaching out. Here is one link to an explanation: Saponification, Frothy Tears - NOT A DRY EYE Foundation If you haven’t requested medical help, we pray that God will encourage you to do so. If you are seeing a doctor, we pray that God will assist in curing your affliction...

Thank you for the post. St. Steven and I agree, but he has taken a lot of grief from those who cite many examples from scripture to the contrary. Can you cite examples of those who say, “There is no literal eternal suffering“? Blessings.