This is the first in a series of essays on the nature and role of government.
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.
And the Winner is: A Tale of 3 Stores
We've all made adjustment to our shopping habits during Covid-19. Here are some of my observations about stores and the folks who shop there.
A Premature Post-mortem
We are still early on in the fight against Covid-19, but far enough along to start thinking about whether we chose the right response or not.
Where Are All the Old People?
Today three laughing children loaded up in the minivan to go off with Papa. It's rare for a day to go by without my children seeing their Nana and Papa. When I ask before bed, "Do you guys have anything you want to pray for?" one of them invariably wants to pray for Nana and … Continue reading Where Are All the Old People?
Is the Missouri Stay at Home Order Legal?
In my pursuit of a better theology/philosophy of God and government, it occurred to me that an investigation into the mechanisms of government would be more easily accomplished by addressing a particular question. In this case, I was interested in what legal authority the governor has to shut down the state and what kinds of … Continue reading Is the Missouri Stay at Home Order Legal?
Counsel in the Kaleidoscope
What kind of opportunities does Covid-19 provide for counseling? Good ones and bad ones...
How Will Churches Re-open Following Covid-19
What will church look like when we open back up?
How Should You Spend Your Covid-19 Recovery Check
The IRS has begun sending out checks as an economic stimulus response to the Covid-19 crisis. This money is an addition to unemployment that has been authorized. Much could be said about the stimulus, but I'll be brief before I get to my main point(s). First, Joseph saved Egypt from starvation out of savings, not … Continue reading How Should You Spend Your Covid-19 Recovery Check
An Alarmist Excursion
Should we compare Covid-19 to the flu?
Good Friday and the Mortality Rate
The good news is that the mortality rate for Covid-19 is lower than projected. The bad news is that it doesn't matter.
Nathan Writes 