Mary’s story: Traveling to Bethlehem to give birth to Jesus
Mary, the mother of Jesus, has traveled to Bethlehem. Joseph helps her to find comfort in the stable of Eliakim, where she gives birth to the son of God.
Donald L. Brake
Christians celebrating the High Holy Days – Jewish Feast of Sukkot
Feast of Sukkot celebrants lives in temporary shelters commemorating the ancient Israelites dwelling in the wilderness during the Jewish Feast of Sukkot
Yom Kippur, the holiest day in modern Judaism, and Christianity’s Easter
Judaism has many theological divisions yet Yom Kippur is normally observed by all. It is the holiest day of the year, when Jews feel closest to God.
Ticking off my bucket list: the 60-yr search for a Dixie Cream Donut
The opportunity to travel from Illinois to Texas meant a side trip to West Frankfort to eat my first Dixie Cream donut since a youth in Colchester, IL.
Jeffrey Epstein’s life of evil and societies demand for justice
Is their justice for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein? Will he pay, not with his life, but his eternity for his crimes against the young and vulnerable?
Democrats and Republicans: The Bible’s Plea for Hope and Civility
FLOWER MOUND, TX: Hope is one of the most important emotions humans possess. Without hope, life is dreary and one is reduced to just “living” resulting in depression, sadness, lethargy, or anger. Extreme forms lead to self-destruction. Hope and Civility is a biblical promise of better days. The recent commemoration of 9/11 reminded us of ...
The Bible and Economics: The Socialism vs Capitalism Debate
FLOWER MOUND, TX: A lively debate over the specter of socialism in American politics has raised the already overheated political arena to the boiling point. What was out of the question a decade ago, the mainstream, the Democrat party has suddenly embraced. Since the 14th District House seat in New York elected Democratic Socialists, Alexandra ...
The Bible and the Immigration debate: Open borders or controlled entry
The Bible offers insight as to what do we do with those who enter America without following the immigration laws—commonly known as “illegals?”
Sen. John McCain: God measures a great man by his Faith
FLOWER MOUND, TX: With the passing of Sen. John McCain (1936-2018), America has lost a modern-day patriot. The Senator from Arizona ran for President, losing twice, but always gently speaking his message. Until he was pushed the wrong way, and then the fire would spark and tough talk would begin. He gained the mantle “Maverick” for his willingness to vote ...
The Dead Sea Scrolls: Greatest archaeological discovery of 20th Century authenticates Bible
The Dead Sea Scrolls evidence the accuracy of manuscripts used in modern Hebrew Bibles. The Scriptures are the texts of the writers of the Old Testament.
The Bible as History: Strobel and Lewis lend voices to the Bible authenticity debate
For a great number of people, the Bible is a pious book that contains information on acceptable behavior. However, it is not considered historically accurate.
Discussing Religious Authority: Who wrote the Bible, God or man?
Who wrote the Bible, God or man? God’s message generally came through human authors the question of Religous Authority and the Bible remains.
Interpretation of the Constitution and the Bible: Originalism or Activism?
The philosophy of interpretation of the Constitution and the Bible makes a great deal of difference in understanding the documents. Are they Originalism or Activism?
Practicing Religion vs Christianity: The Bible’s role in faith
Are Christians being less authentic to their faith if they want a hearing on the Bible’s reliability for speaking as a legitimate source for truth? The Bible is not a strawman that can be used to summarily dismiss when discussing evolution—atheistic or theistic.
The Language of God: Francis Collins, Christian evolutionists new voice
FLOWER MOUND, TX: Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., physician-geneticist and the director of the National Human Genome Research Institute in Washington D.C., has become a Christian voice for a new generation of theistic evolutionists. In his book, The Language of God, Francis Collins attempts to harmonize Christianity with evolution. While theistic evolution has been around for ...
Viewing religion: The clash of worldviews – Darwinism vs religion
FLOWER MOUND, TX: The clash of Darwinism vs religion is an issue showing how Americans today stress individual freedom(s), including religion. One ongoing debate is that many who consider themselves Christian or religious but do not actively practice religion, largely accept some form of evolution. They do this without realizing the implications of evolution on how they ...
Viewing religion: Dr. Charles Krauthammer and Rev. Billy Graham, two moral men
What drives morality: is it accepting God’s authority or the fear that He might exist. Dr. Charles Krauthammer and Rev. Billy Graham were both men of high morals and intellect. But they both viewed religion very differently. Was one more right, or are they equally correct, welcomed into heaven after their passing.