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,…
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…
This week’s political post takes us into Scripture and back 250 years. Galatians 3:28 — “There is neither Jew nor Greek… for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Connection to America: Cited by some commentators as theological support for the Declaration’s equality claim. Romans 2:14–16 — Conscience and natural law among Gentiles. Connection: Used in…
The 15-minute city is an urban planning framework designed so that residents can access all daily essential needs—such as work, groceries, education, healthcare and leisure—within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their doorstep. Did you catch that? Walk or ride a non-polluting bike are your only two options. Here’s the back story. The 15-minute…
This week’s political post involves the voting results from yesterday’s gubernatorial race, as well as Oregon state representatives and ballot measures, including the additional taxes that were to be imposed to get more revenue to line more pockets. We are requesting prayer for Rep Ed Diehl to win the primary election against Republican candidate Christen…
I just finished one of my Student Lessons on the color of American politics, and thought I would share an exerpt with you. The Bible does not present a modern political worldview; however, it does offer principles about the purpose of government, the limits of government, the Believer’s relationship to civil authority, Yahweh’s sovereignty over…
Shalom Brothers and Sisters, WE are the Change! Mary and I were in John Day, Oregon, visiting a dear friend of hers, turning 75 years old. While there, we attended a ‘meet and greet’ for the governor candidate Ed Diehl, https://eddiehl.com who is a Conservative, Christian Republican. He is offering a 10% tax cut and…
This week’s political post ending on March 28th. I recommend to all those who wish to make a difference, to show up at the upcoming Oregon Voice Event regarding conservative governor candidates and a student debate with questions. This is going to happen on April 2nd Thursday, 6:00 PM, The Grand Theater, 101 High Street,…
Prayer is needed for the following urgent issues. Pray for our leaders to make Godly choices: school board, city, county, district, state and country. Pray for SB 1599- and HB 4088; they want to change the date from Nov to May to trip up /nullify the heart of the people via our 250,000 signatures against Oregonian…
Standing Up for Good Shalom to all. We live in amazing times with prayer needed for international, national, state, county, city, neighborhood and home political turmoil as evil tries to enter every arena and sow corruption, division and terror. The goal is to steal, kill and destroy our freedom, our faith and our families. Rebuke…