The Demonic Conspiracy

Scripture Surely the mind and heart of man are cunning. Psalm 64:6, NIV Quote The utter arrogance of the wicked is displayed in their sense of impunity. They attack without fear of consequences from man or God. ~Gerald H. Wilson, NIV Commentary Times have changed for sure, at least in terms of technology.  David didn’t…

Flattering Lips

Scripture May the Lord silence all flattering lips and every boastful tongue—those who say, “By our tongues we will prevail; our own lips will defend us—who is lord over us?” Psalm 12:3-4, NIV Quote “Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.” ~Big Brother {George Orwell’s 1984} We live in…

Fretting Over Evil

Scripture Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. ~Psalm 37:1-2, NIV Quote Man’s conflict with man has been an expression on the human level with his conflict with God.…

Power And Control

Scripture The LORD is King for ever and ever; the ungodly shall perish from the land. ~Psalm 10:17, Cloverdale {10:16 in other Translations} Quote Ultimately all power and authority belong to Christ. There is no real or lasting power except His. ~Ya’akov Some times I chuckle at the things I use to say concerning authority;…

Social Justice

Scripture So from that day on they plotted to kill Him. ~John 11:53, CSB Quote There has never been in the history of mankind a greater miscarriage of justice than in the arrest and execution of Jesus. ~John W. Lawrence I set aside some books the other day that I want to read again or…

Oppression And Injustice

Scripture “The people of Israel have sinned again and again. So I will judge them. They sell into slavery those who have done no wrong. They trade needy people for a mere pair of sandals.” ~Amos 2:6, NIRV Quote  I sit on a man’s back, choking him and making him carry me, and yet assure myself…