Quote and photo by CM Earnest Human beings excel at form over substance, quantity over quality and presentation over functionality. Just look at our current batch of politicians, and it tells the same old story that has been around since Adam and Eve. Eve made that very same mistake when…
Statue of the Apostle Peter, St. Peterburg, Russia 28 And he [Peter] said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not…
Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square, 2013 Photo by Edgar Jiménez Once there was a boy so meek and modest, he was awarded a Most Humble badge. The next day, it was taken away because he wore it. Here endeth the lesson. ~ Time.com, “The Choice: Nancy Gibbs on…
Jewish tzitzit, or tassels, both styles Picture by Sheynhertz-Unbayg 3 And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there which had a withered hand. 2 And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him. 3 And he…
Diagram of how a botnet works Larger image can be viewed here I awoke yet again on a Sabbath morning to find too many emails where someone is trying to brute force their way into this site. It seems that something I said must have upset someone. As they…
Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, where some say Jesus was born Photo by Darko Tepert Donatus, 2006 46 The officers answered, Never man spake like this man. 47 Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived? 48 Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?…
Warhorse soldiers and local sheiks meet over a meal 15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. 16 But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, 17 And saying, We have piped unto you,…
Nelson Mandela, Independence Hall, Philadelphia, PA, 4 July 1993 The world is paying tribute to Nelson Mandela–and his efforts toward freedom and peace–after his death last week. Mr. Mandela played a key role in ending apartheid in South Africa, and he stands out for the forgiveness and peaceful approach he…
Depiction of spirits that look like frogs coming from the dragon, Beast and False Prophet (Rev 16:13-14) 11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. ~ 2Co 2:11 Some people say we are required by the above to not be ignorant of Satan’s…
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt delivers “Day of Infamy” speech, 8 Dec 1941 COG Update I received an email that Herb Vierra, one of the board members of Legacy Foundation in Thailand (that oversees Legacy Institute, the school) has been released from the hospital. He was admitted with a bad case…