Biblical pictures are fascinating to me. Why? Because, the pictures show real people struggling with real issues. At the same time, the pictures show victory in the lives of those who learn to overcome by putting YHWH first in their life. In doing so, they set themselves apart from a self-centered cursed life to a…
Why Care About Communism vs. Capitalism In a country where capitalism slowly gives way to socialism, communism is not far behind as the next, by design, progressive step. America? Greece? France? Let us explore socialism, communism and capitalism. They differ most fundamentally in ownership, incentives and the role of the “state.” Socialism sits between them,…
Meet Maureen She has four grown children; Kelly, age 48, who lives in Washington, John Henry, age 39, Kimberly, age 38, and Emily, age 31, who lives in Texas; and eight grandchildren. Before she came to MVF, she and Ivy went to the same church where Maureen was head of kitchen ministry, but she was…
I am often dismayed to see people flock to ministries promising wealth, miracles, and influence in the Name of God. The attendance numbers are staggering. Loud music along with a stage show entertains, while people wait in anticipation for the “apostle’s” words of encouragement while being reminded to give abundantly so they will receive blessings…
Apathy Spells Doom for Hunting and Fishing Rights in Oregon. An article by John Commerford, Executive Director, NRA-ILA titled, “Oregon’s Hunting, Fishing and Agricultural Gambit Accelerates the End Game” While Mary, a retired hunter of many years, was reading her NRA mag, she shared this article with me and I had to share it as…
How do we see? For some it would be hind-sight. For others it can be blind-sight. And there are even those who use rose colored-sight. What type of sight does Yahweh want us to use? In my estimation, it’s how we view ourselves, others, and our circumstances that affect our Kingdom vision. Do the pictures…