Day 3 of our Countdown to Christmas Advent Meditations
The Barren Womb
Author: nsbeal
I am a pastor (Immanuel Baptist Church), husband, father, and lighting rep. So I have lots of time to spare! I'm interested in lots of things, like home remodeling, literature, gardening, and writing.
Ghosts and Angels
Countdown to Christmas Advent Meditations, Day 2
Bring on the Babies
There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, Luke 1:5 How has the world changed since the days of Herod, the king of Judaea? If we lived in that day and age we would be hard tasked to draw our water from a well instead of the … Continue reading Bring on the Babies
An Alternative to Parler
The concern over big tech's interference in the elections is not overblown. Between the main stream media and Facebook/Twitter's "fact checking" - not to mention the unspeakable tortures that have no doubt been perpetrated upon Google's algorithm's - getting and sharing good information has become difficult if you are politically conservative. In the week following … Continue reading An Alternative to Parler
Evil Drowning
I admire anyone who stares down evil. I appreciate historians who catalogue the horrors of the holocaust. I approve of doctors who face down death. I applaud families that foster and invite a kind of chaos into their lives. I admire family members that persevere in the life of a troubled loved one. I appreciate … Continue reading Evil Drowning
A Response to John Piper and Why I am Changing my Vote
John Piper recently wrote a post about politics in which he articulated his perspective as a believer regarding the upcoming elections. I find myself in much agreement with him. 4 years ago I preached a sermon to my church in which I evaluated the upcoming 2016 elections to be a judgment of God on our … Continue reading A Response to John Piper and Why I am Changing my Vote
1 Dimensional Problem Solving
Several years ago - during my electrician days - I wired a house. For some reason I returned a week or two later, probably to add something or make a change at the request of the home owner, when I happened to notice where the HVAC guy had installed his return air duct. I knew … Continue reading 1 Dimensional Problem Solving
Chasing a Platform / Why Do I Blog?
I have always enjoyed writing, and when Covid hit I suddenly found myself in front of a computer far more than I desired. Like the local rivers swollen with the frequent Spring rains and overflowing their banks, words and thoughts tumbled widely and freely . My weekly preaching platform had been taken away and I … Continue reading Chasing a Platform / Why Do I Blog?
They Will Come For You At Night
When totalitarian forces take over a civilization, it begins at night. During the day you may go to your job and fraternize with friends. You may stop in at the bakery or the local coffee shop and chit chat with the owner. The knock on the door comes after your neighbors are in bed and … Continue reading They Will Come For You At Night
Moral Courage
When our ancient ancestors - the descendants of Noah - began to multiply, form clans, and spread abroad upon the face of the earth, they had a mandate from God to do so and the promises of God that 1) He would not destroy the earth with another flood, and 2) the dread of humanity … Continue reading Moral Courage
Nathan Writes 