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Deception

President Trump is fighting a war against the most powerful people and forces in the world. As is true of all wars, this war must be fought by deception. To be effective the deception must be very convincing. As a … Continue reading

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Gangster Movies

I’ve been watching a lot of gangster movies lately. What is the attraction? It’s the illusion of freedom that turns out to be a lie. The same message as scripture. “He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and … Continue reading

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Have a Little Faith

I can think of plenty of scenarios in which lying about and covering up the Epstein files is necessary for the good of the country. There of course are also many possible reasons that are totally corrupt. We don’t know. … Continue reading

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Everyone is Brainwashed

There is no one who is not brainwashed. The struggle against the lies is endless. The only trustworthy beacon in the darkness is Jesus Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

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Theosis

I have grave doubts about the Eastern Orthodox concept of Theosis, defined as divinization, becoming God, the idea that it is possible to become perfect, to be without sin. It sounds too much like the Buddhist idea of enlightenment which … Continue reading

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Shepard of Wolves

When I am with a bunch of people at a party or an event or in church, I sometimes realize I am in a crowd of apex predators. Not to worry. I am one myself. An outbreak of ferocity is … Continue reading

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The Turtle Brothers

Here’s a conversation I had with the Grok AI bot about the Turtle brothers: The Turtle brothers It seems like you might be referring to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, a famous group of four anthropomorphic turtle brothers known for … Continue reading

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What is Trump Doing?

I am surprised and disappointed that Trump is bombing Yemen, allowing Israel to bomb Gaza, and threatening Iran. It is not only morally abhorrent, it seems like bad strategy. Here is what I think are the three possibilities: Trump is … Continue reading

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Civilization

As I progress in the Christian life, I gain an ever deeper and more horrifying awareness of the depravity of my own thought stream, even as it actually improves from what it used to be. The corollary being the realization … Continue reading

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Ash Wednesday

Wonderful Ash Wednesday service at Saint Patrick’s this evening. For dust thou art and unto dust shalt thou return. So true. A relief in a way. Yet we are dust granted hope of eternity by our Creator. The promise of … Continue reading

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