"Sunday Sermon" I. Background A. Ancient and modern scriptures declare that we are saved by divine grace and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ Salvation and redemption come only through the Savior and Redeemer - Jesus Christ. We are saved through the His grace and His merits, not ours. "Works without faith is dead." … Continue reading If we are saved by grace, why keep the commandments?
"Fun Facts Saturday" One summer during college, I worked for Hertz Rent-a-Car as a "car transporter." 1973 Mustang Mach 1 Most days, I spent at Orange County Airport. When cars were returned, I drove them across McArthur to the Chevron station to get gas, and check the oil and tires. I then drove the cars … Continue reading My Dream Day Driving for Hertz
"Court Case Friday" People often ask me why I haven’t retired. After all, I’m certainly old enough. I’ve been a judge 35 years. And I could have retired 12 years ago. But: I win all the arguments. I always get the last word. People laugh at my jokes. It’s the only place I get respect. … Continue reading 5 Simple Reasons I Haven’t Retired – Yet
“Poetic Wednesday” Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936), born in India, is a famous English novelist, short-story writer, journalist, and poet. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. His popular works include, The Jungle Book, Just So Stories, The Man Who Would be King, and Gunga Din. He was buried in “Poet’s Corner” in Westminster Abbey. … Continue reading “If” by Rudyard Kipling. Famous poem about growing up.
"Fun Facts Saturday" Owls look wise because they have big eyes with a forward-looking stare. Accenting their eyes is a surrounding circle of feathers. Owls “stare” because they can’t move their eyes. Unlike humans and most animals, owls don’t have eyeballs. “They have eye tubes or cylinders, rod-shaped eyes that do not move in their … Continue reading Owls Can’t Move Their Eyes
"Court Case Friday" Warning! This article may increase anxiety levels of people who are afraid of dentists. As a D.A. I did some background work on the case of a dentist who killed three patients. Dr. P's Dental Practice and Cocaine Habit "Dr. P" had a problem with alcohol. He also had a very … Continue reading O.C. Dentist Killed 3 Patients
"Poetic Wednesday" Rupi Kaur (1992-), born in India, is a Canadian poet. She became famous by performing her poetry on Instagram. Unnamed “i standon the sacrificesof a million women before methinkingwhat can i doto make this mountain tallerso the women after mecan see farther- legacy” Rupi Kaur Robert Kennedy: "Some believe there is nothing one … Continue reading “Unnamed,” a short poem about Women’s Legacy, by Rupi Kaur
"Sunday Sermon" Apostle Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians is both brilliant and beautiful. But it is also complicated. Even Peter recognized that Paul’s letters “are hard to understand.” (2 Peter 3:16) This is especially true using only the King James Version. Understanding the Background and Context of "Galatians" A. Pharisee Converts Cause Trouble in Gentile … Continue reading Appreciating “Galatians” – Paul versus Peter and the “Judaizers”
"Sunday Sermon" Most of us assume that Paul the Apostle started his first missionary journey within a few days, a few weeks, or a few months of his miraculous conversion on the road to Damascus. Not so. After Saul’s conversion, he entered Damascus, where he learned the gospel from Ananias and other disciples. Having faith … Continue reading How long after Paul’s conversion till his first missionary journey?
"Fun Facts Saturday" For centuries, the River Thames in London was used as a dumping ground for garbage and sewage. Poor people who used the river for drinking water were dying of cholera and diseases. Children were born with deformities. "Father Tames" Killing London's Children Each day, the high tide backed up the river, turning … Continue reading “The Great Stink of London” (the City, not Brett)
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