As Well as the Present & Future
‘How Consumerism Trains Us to Devalue the Past’ (Crossway, 2/4)

Religion of Peace
‘There is a silent massacre of Christians. Guess where in the world’ (Christian Post, 2/7)
‘14-year-old Christian teen killed by Muslim gunmen in Pakistan’ (Christan Post, 2/8)

RIP

‘His Father’s world; Joel Belz spent his life unveiling the wonder of God and His creation (World, 2/7) “A Memorial Tribute to WORLD Founder Joel Belz 1941–2024”
‘Country Icon Toby Keith Dies at 62 After Stomach Cancer Battle” (Billboard, 2/6) (Christian Post, 2/7) “Tributes pour in after Toby Keith’s death: ‘Resting in the arms of Jesus’” He also gave Taylor Swift her start, but we guess she forgot.

No Comment
‘Johns Hopkins diversity officer apologizes for newsletter labeling Christians “privileged”’ (Christian Daily, 2/2)

We Still Don’t Like the First Part
‘Suffering: Where you begin to see God’ (CP Voices, 2/8)

Pray?
‘Iran is “closer than ever” to a nuclear bomb: Why this is a global threat, and how Christians should respond’ (Pathos Evangelical, 2/7)

We Thot the  Babylon Bee Was a Satire Site
‘Senators Say They’re Not Super Worried About Running Up National Debt As Most Of Them Will Die Of Natural Causes In The Next Year Or So’ (Babylon Bee, 2/8)

Not so Good
‘Mired in debt, majority of young adults financially dependent on parents: Pew’ (Christian Post, 2/2) This is often a function of Government trying to help which has resulted in a disaster. 9 most feared words “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” (R. Regan) There is also a spirit of entitlement and a systematic consumerist mentality. There has been a long-time failure to teach and model personal and financial responsibility. It is definitely Pew worthy

That’s Good
‘Most people of faith plan to increase their giving to houses of worship in 2024: report’ (Christian Post, also 2/2)

Skynet wonders
‘Thanks, Elon, for making us cyborgs; If we merge humans with machines, the result will be less than human’ (World, 2/2)

There are Christian in Football
‘Faith on the Football Field: 6 Christians Heading to Super Bowl LVIII’ (Christian Leaders, 1/1)

It Ends
‘When This Season Ends’ How to Let Good Things Go’ (Desiring God, 2/2)

Go
‘Televangelism should not replace the Great Commission’ (Christian Post, 1/25)

Be Careful of Anti-Semitism
‘Blood libels are spreading like an 11th plague’ (Christian Post, 1/23)

None Defined
‘Who Are the ‘Nones’? New Pew Study Debunks Myths About America’s Nonreligious’ (Church Leaders, 1/25)

Shared Prayer
‘The Power of Praying Together’ (Desiring God, 1/26)

Pre Flight Check
‘Stewardess Politely Asks Passengers To Raise Tray Tables Before Takeoff And Also Please Check If The Plane Has Both Wings’ (Babylon Bee, 1/25) see here if you are wondering

Yes it There is Persecution
‘Christians faced record level of violent attacks in 2023, Open Doors warns’ (Christian Post, 1/17)

Positive Trend
‘Percentage of children living with 2 parents reaches highest level in decades: report’ (Christian Post, 1/16) There has been a trend in behavior and socialization problems with kids increasing in last decade and it seems to be getting worse. Some blame may be attributed to COVID isolation, some to culture decline and perhaps a great deal to the destruction of the family. We are sure some are remaining together because it is better financially in this time, but hopefully for most they believe it is better for all concerned, especially the children

It Isn’t a Translation Problem
‘The film 1946 is wrong (World, 1/18)

Apparently, the Royal Navy is as Competent as Our Current Navy
‘Watch: Royal Navy warships crash in Bahrain; HMS Chiddingfold smashed into HMS Bangor during failed attempt to moor in Persian Gulf’ (The Telegraph, 1/20) With apologies to our Grandfather, Father and Dave Henley who served in a competent Navy (as competent as any military can be) and our nephew, who we are sure is competent

You Left the Room?
‘Why don’t I feel close to God?’ (Christian Post, 1/13)

Trouble with paychecks
‘At least 15 dead after police strike in Papua New Guinea’ (World, 1/11) Fortunately, Andy and Sylvia are not in the nation’s capital

So, Starve Africans?
‘Increase in rice farming in sub-Saharan Africa found to be producing rising amounts of methane’ (Phys.org, 1/5) Many think of Rice as an Asian staple, but rice is the staple food for much of sub-Saharan Africa

Skynet smiles
‘Stairs are no obstacle for this delivery bot’s squishy wheels’ (TechCrunch, 1/9) It’s only a delivery robot they said

Sittin in the Grass?
‘Who are you in the Jesus feeds 5,000 story?’ (Christian Post, 01/04)

More Popular than Taylor Swift
‘“Sound of Freedom” Finishes 2023 in Box Office’s Top 10, Outranking Taylor Swift and Indiana Jones’ (Church Leaders, 01/02)

Hell Ok for Evangelism
‘Newsboys singer Michael Tait says he accepted Christ after hearing a sermon on Hell in high school’ (Christian Post, 01/05)

RIP Hutch
‘David Soul: Starsky & Hutch actor dies aged 80’ (BBC, 01/05)

Pray
‘The Serious Sin of Prayerlessness; Four Reasons to Bow Before God’ (Desiring God, 01/05)

Popular in 2023
‘The Christian Post’s top 10 most-read stories of 2023’ (Christian Post 12/29)

World Looks Back
‘Year in Review: Learning more about God’s creation; Some discoveries from 2023 made life better, others required caution (World, 12/28)

We Look Back
‘Did you grow closer to Christ in 2023?’ (Christian Post, 12/30)

RIP
‘10 notable Christian ministry leaders, influencers who died in 2023’ (Christian Post, 12/30)

 Hopefully More than a Resolution
‘Americans Making Resolutions Aim to Pray and Attend Church More in 2024’ (Christian Headlines 12/29)

He’s Not That
‘10 heretical views regarding Jesus’ (Christian Post, 12/22)
Just as a Reminder…
‘The Buddha is nothing like Jesus’ (Christian Post, 1/18)

Well, That’s Sad
‘The Last Chevy Camaro Has Been Built’ (GM Authority, 12/16)

 We’re Not Saying Crime is Out of Hand or Anything
‘Armed Robbery Foiled When Getaway Car Is Stolen by Another Thief; Two of the three armed suspects were quickly apprehended when they found their getaway car missing after the robbery’ (Road and Track, 12/18)

More of Celebrities Being Baptized
‘Hulk Hogan Describes Recent Baptism as “Greatest Day of My Life”’ (Church Leaders, 12/20)
Previously, Kat von D. Ed comment: It is a shame what some in the “Christian community” have said concerning her conversion and baptism. We should all watch our attitudes and be thankful for God’s work in people’s lives. And pray for all of us to be more like Jesus

 Thirty Years Old
‘”VeggieTales” Celebrates 30 Years of Faith and Fun with Bob and Larry’ (Christian Headlines, 12/21)

Yes, Next Question
‘Is biblical faith more than a leap in the dark?’ (Christian Post, 12/16) With apologies to Søren Kierkegaard

CCP Will Be CCP
‘Chinese Christian elder arrested in front of 6 year-old daughter on false ‘fraud’ charges’ (Christian Post, 12/22) Of course these types of things only happen in China

Have a Very Merry Christmas

‘The global resurgence of antisemitism’ (Christian Post, 12/4) As a boomer who grew up in the long shadow of WWII and had parents who fought the evil of the Third Reich and Imperial Japan, we thought that bad illustration would put an end to mankind’s evil to one another and the millennia of persecution of Jews. Imperial Japan’s evil in Asia, most notably China did not take 2^nd place to what happened in Europe. Alas, It isn’t so. Walking the dirt paths of West Africa in what turned out to be the middle of the brutal Liberian Civil war showed us personally that humanity was still in sin. The indiscriminate killing, rape, destruction of critical infrastructure ratified my somewhat forgotten theology that fallen human beings are fallen and brutal. The evil that happened on Oct 7^th and Hamas’ desire to destroy the Jews and the Jewish homeland is evil.  Anyone who supports Hamas and therefore what they did, the rape, the killing, the brutality, is supporting evil. Calling for the genocide of Jews, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” is evil. The term is not just about the Israeli state, but also the destruction of the Jewish people. We can have discussions about the plight of the “Palestinian” people (descendants of Arab nomads who unfortunately no one wanted in their country) but as human beings we need to do better. Unfortunately, that will not happen until either people come to Jesus, (we are called to evangelize the world) or Jesus comes to establish His kingdom. Maranatha

The Gospel
‘Why Every Christian Must Seek to Maintain the Integrity of the Gospel’ (Evangelical Pathos, 12/01) Not a bad article even though our definition of “law” might differ

It’s All About Jesus
‘10 reasons why Jesus is the big story for everyone’s story’ (Christian Post, 12/2)

RIP
‘Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman on Supreme Court, dies at 93’ (ABC, 12/1)

‘Henry Kissinger, former secretary of state who shaped decades of U.S. policy, dies at 100’ (NBC, 11/30)
Well, There Is That
‘Henry Kissinger: China mourns “a most valued old friend”’ (BBC, 11/30)

Evil
‘Raping for the resistance is the new normal’ (Christian Post, 11/30) It is also becoming a huge problem in Europe where Islamic men are taking the Koran literally. And it is a war tactic for the evil.

 Skynet Smiles
‘A sensing paw that could improve the ability of legged robots to move on different terrains’ (TechXplore, 11/27)