Category Archives: Government structure

SUPREME Court

My commute to work takes me past our county courthouse. As I drive, the courthouse comes into view just under a nearby church steeple. I wonder if the lawyers and judges who work in there ever look up and ponder … Continue reading

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Washington Wisdom

  OK, maybe he didn’t chop down the cherry tree. Maybe he did tell a lie or two. Still, George Washington spoke many wise words.     “There is a natural and necessary progression, from the extreme of anarchy to … Continue reading

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Celebrated Presidents

    It’s Presidents Day. Woo hoo! Or is it boohoo?   Honor past Presidents? You bet! How does that tie in with auto and appliance sales? So we honor long-suffering public servants by granting ourselves a vacation day [sigh] Pictures … Continue reading

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More Innocent Victims

  The terrorists shot innocent victims in a theater. And their deeds cast aspersions on all Syrian refugees, creating even more innocent victims.    1 Peter 5:8-9 (ESV) Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring … Continue reading

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11:11

    Proverbs 11:11 seems appropriate for Veterans Day:   By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted. To all you upright veterans who have exalted our nation through your service, THANK YOU.

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God Is Our Security

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Taxing Prayer

  I may not be the most cheerful taxpayer, but I can send my money to the government with a blessing.     Lord God, may this money accomplish good things. Use it to bless others. Amen.

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Better than Taxes

Leviticus 19:9-10 (NIV) When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Do not go over your vineyard a second time or pick up … Continue reading

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My Fair Share

    My fair share? What is that? I whine, It’s not fair!     I think how I get up and go to work. Plus an hour to get there, and an hour back. Five days a week. Me: … Continue reading

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Granted or Grateful (Friday)

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