Results from voting Tuesday showed once again that few things have more power in American politics than an endorsement from President Trump. Empirical evidence proves it.
Here’s a link to the editorial at FOX News.
Column: Rahm can’t spin his way out of the Chicago street gang wars
August 8, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Paul Vallas and others challenging Mayor Rahm Emanuel — and focusing on Chicago’s weak response to the slaughter in the streets — know this about the mayor of Chicago
Here’s a link to the column at the Chicago Tribune.
A good guy with a gun has saved many lives in Florida – something the media rarely report
August 8, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Thankfully, a heroic citizen with a permit to legally carry a concealed handgun was able to save countless lives in Florida Saturday when he shot a gunman who opened fire on a back-to-school event attended by over 150 students at a park in Titusville, Florida.
Here’s a link to the story at FOX News.
A Word for Today: Security
August 8, 2018 By Leave a Comment
SECURITY
READ PSALMS 90:1 THROUGH 92:15; ROMANS 1:1–17
People often complain about the increased security measures necessary in today’s world. Lines at airports are too long. Two forms of identification are required to get money out of the bank. Log-in names and passwords are needed to access sensitive information online. But people want to feel secure on many levels, especially in their interpersonal relationships—and, more importantly, in their relationship with God.
“I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges My name. He will call on Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him” (Psalm 91:14–15).
Ultimate security, of course, can be found only in God. He is our source of help in times of trouble. Nothing that happens to us is a surprise to Him. He loves us and promises to be with us through everything.
Challenge for Today: Remember that the most important security available is in Christ Jesus.
Pastor Rick Warren: Whose Voice Are You Listening To?
August 8, 2018 By Leave a Comment
By Rick Warren
“Start with GOD — the first step in learning is bowing down to GOD; only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning” (Proverbs 1:7 The Message).
The Bible tells us that Noah listened to God. And what did he hear? He heard God’s warning that the world was going to be destroyed. He believed what he had not yet seen. That’s what faith is — being certain of something we don’t see.
Noah didn’t turn away from the vision God had given him. Instead, he built the ark.
God is going to give you a goal for your life, and some people may think it’s pretty crazy. But you have to stay focused on what you know God has said through his Word, the Bible. Then, you have to go build your ark!
Sorry, Democratic Socialists — you’re still pushing poison
August 7, 2018 By Leave a Comment
In the crazy, topsy-turvy year of 2018, socialism is somehow on the rise in America. To those of us unfortunate enough to have been born in the Soviet Union, this is troubling.
Here’s a link to the editorial at FOX News.
Roger Lipe: Weekly Devotion
August 7, 2018 By Leave a Comment
A R R O G A N C E
http://devotions4competitors.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-r-r-o-g-n-c-e-proverbs-616-what-do.html
Proverbs 6:16
What do you hate more than anything on earth? Is it spinach, sauer kraut, cough syrup, lies, or losing? Maybe it’s coming in any place but first. In today’s letter we’ll hear about the first of 6 things that God hates, seven that he finds detestable.
In Proverbs chapter 6 and verse 16 we read, “There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to Him: haughty eyes…”
Have you ever seen the swagger of a returning champion? That’s what haughty eyes look like. They’re proud of themselves and they haven’t even won anything yet!
Haughty eyes are proud, arrogant and filled with selfishness. They look down on others as they perceive everyone else as inferior. They wear their superior glasses as they look in the mirror of vanity.
Rather than being like those with haughty eyes, choose humility. Put away arrogance and pride and take on a humble attitude toward your teammates and opponents. Let your speed, strength and endurance speak for you and you won’t have to run your mouth nearly as much.
Make this a great day of competition and choose to compete humbly. In doing so you will avoid displaying the haughty attitude God hates.
FCN Daily Bible Verse
August 7, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. I would not have known him, except that the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is he who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ I have seen and I testify that this is the Son of God.”
John 1:32-34 (Read all of John 1:32-34)
New International Version
Pastor Rick Warren: Don’t Let Distractions Keep You from Your Best
August 7, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Don’t Let Distractions Keep You from Your Best
By Rick Warren
““Get wisdom; develop good judgment” (Proverbs 4:5 NLT).
The distraction of pleasure. It’s okay to have fun and feel comfort, but if that’s the primary focus of your life, you will never fulfill your destiny.
The distraction of profits. You can’t serve both God and money. Making a profit shouldn’t be the primary focus of your life.
The distraction of possessions. Judging your success by how much stuff you own will keep you concerned about keeping things and maintaining things.
If you are going to fulfill the mission God has given you, you must dare to be different from others. Stay focused on the most important thing: your relationship with Jesus Christ.
Football’s in trouble — should you let your kid play? A former college coach weighs in
August 6, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Across the country, football practice will soon begin for high schools, colleges and even Pop Warner teams. Around 1.2 million kids, the vast majority being boys, but some girls too, will strap on their pads and head out into the summer heat to begin a season that won’t end until the fall air turns crisp. As impressive as that 1.2 million number sounds, it’s down by as much as 20 percent in some parts of the country.
Here’s a link to the editorial.
