So they picked up Jonah and hurled him into the sea, and the sea ceased from its raging. – Jonah 1:15 Previous to Jonah being hurled into the raging, stormy sea by pagan sailors, there were a few things of note that occurred filled with instruction… And few want to hear this, even me, but […]
Tag Archives: Life
April
26
The Trials of Being Homeless
posted by Joel Taylor
Homeless man Ronald Davis discusses the trials and tribulations of being homeless in Chicago. He truly puts things in perspective when he tells the interviewers how he can’t get a job without a phone, and can’t get a phone without a job. When I first saw this interview, I could not help but […]
April
22
Not Your Daddy’s Star-Spangled Banner
posted by Joel Taylor
Madison Rising is a band on a mission: “to not only make great music, but also send a message that American culture is alive and well.” I’m all for patriotism, to a point, that is, but I’m not so sure about ‘American culture’. That’s a pretty broad brush and includes many things I’m sure most […]
Blogging, Margaret Thatcher Style
posted by Joel Taylor
Margaret Thatcher has passed away. I cannot say that I have read about her life in any biography, nor am I intimately familiar with her service as the former Prime Minister of England. What I know of her I observed on the news broadcasts on the television while growing up. Yet, even I know that […]
The Quest for the Perfect (Tasting) Pig
posted by Joel Taylor
Carl Edgar Blake II, an Iowa pig farmer, believes he has bred the best tasting pork ever. Cared for by Amish in a highly secretive location, these pigs are highly sought after, and pig thievery is always a problem. That must be good pork. I may have to contact this guy.
Sola Scriptura, Faith, Practice & Evil In the Church
posted by Joel Taylor
All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. – 2 Timothy 3:16, 17 The word translated adequate here may not be the best transliteration. Adequate has been defined as having the […]
Training Ground: An Antidote to Modernity
posted by Joel Taylor
Outstanding!!! From the Training Ground website: “Training Ground is a Christ-centered, experiential discipleship program located in Colorado Springs, Colorado for young men ages 18-25. We invite 8-16 young men, through our application process, to explore and discover testing, trials, and reflection in work, wilderness, and worship, all through a community of older men and guides.” […]
Q&A: Did Jesus Christ Commit Suicide?
posted by Joel Taylor
This question comes in response to a post which was in itself a response to John Piper and his teaching on Christians and guns in their home, which he opposes. Q: Was Christ committing suicide when He did not resist his murderers? A: Absolutely not, and for at least two reasons.
The Water Cure
posted by Joel Taylor
Sometime when you’re feeling important, Sometime when your ego’s in bloom, Sometime when you take it for granted, You’re the best qualified in the room. Sometimes when you think that your absence, Would leave an unfillable hole. Just follow this simple instruction And see how it humbles your soul. Take a bucket and fill it […]
Guns and Crime
posted by Joel Taylor
More guns equal less crime. Maps made by the U.N. office on Drugs and Crime (circa 2007) clearly show that where gun ownership is highest in the world, crime is lowest on a per capita basis. And….. Any questions?
Honest Abe’s Burgers
posted by Joel Taylor
Really? Yes really…. Irony: Lincoln was not only one of the most dishonest, corrupt Presidents in the history of the United States, but far from contributing to, or preserving, freedom, he set the precedent for dismissing the Constitution as irrelevant, suspending habeas corpus, and imprisoning American citizens indefinitely without due process. Seriously, they couldn’t find […]
Film: Molon Labe
posted by Joel Taylor
“History has demonstrated time and again that, to the degree citizens are unarmed, government suppression and tyranny are inevitable. The Founders of the United States knew these lessons well. This is why the U.S. Constitution not only grants American citizens the "right to keep and bear arms" — but the DUTY to be well-organized as […]
The Buzzard, the Bat & the Bumblebee
posted by Joel Taylor
The Buzzard: If you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6 feet by 8 feet and is entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite of its ability to fly, will be an absolute prisoner. The reason is that a buzzard always begins a flight from the ground with a run of […]
Homeless Blessing Bags
posted by Joel Taylor
Matthew Henry, in commenting on Isaiah 58:7, said, “As sin and sorrow dry the bones and weaken the strongest human constitution; so the duties of kindness and charity strengthen and refresh both body and mind. Those who do justly and love mercy, shall have the comfort, even in this world. Good works will bring the […]
7 Things I’ve Learned from the Amish
posted by Joel Taylor
Today, we received a Christmas card from an old-order Amish family. It reminded me of our time spent with them over the years along with other Amish friends that we’ve made in Lancaster, PA. After I read the card, I couldn’t help but smile. We have had good times up there over the years, and […]
Top 20 Referrers
posted by Joel Taylor
I’d like to take the time to stop and acknowledge the sites that have sent traffic my way this year. There are far, far more than 20!!!! You are all valued and I so appreciate your hunger for truth and willingness to defend the faith once delivered to the saints. I am truly grateful to […]
“Women, Know Your Limits”
posted by Joel Taylor
It should be clear by now, after all these generations since the dawn of time, that, intelligent, well-educated women are a disruption to the peaceful existence and nurturing of society as well as a divisive…..something……to the family. *cough*….
