Pastor Al Davis is the host of LIVE WITH PASTOR AL, a live, call-in program Sundays at 11:00PM to 12:00AM & Fridays at 1:30PM to 2:00PM on AM 1220 WHKW The Word.
From a background in biology and natural resource management, a stint in United States Air Force, church planting in the South Pacific, and pastoring in Northeast Ohio, Pastor Al brings an uncommon outlook and unique insights to his comments, discussions, and writings.
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Meeting at the
Richfield Holiday Inn Express
5173 Brecksville Road
Richfield, Ohio
East Coast Pizza
4889 Turney Road
(Across from the High School)
Garfield Heights, Ohio
(216) 341-9100
Currently doing pick up only.
Books I am currently reading:
(Please note, I read a number of books at a time---not counting my Bible reading. I endeavor to read about 10+ pages or a chapter of each at a time. Also, I generally do not take the time to list any fiction that I might read from time to time.)
Socialism The Real History From Plato to the Present
William J. Federer, Baltimore, MD: Amerisearch, Inc., 2021.
ISBN: 978-0-9896491-8-6
William Federer digs into the history, background, and socialism and uncovers how the state capitalizes on crises to consolidate control.
Return of the God Hypothesis Three Scientific Discoveries that Reveal the Mind Behind the Uiniverse
Stephen C. Meyer. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers, 2021.
ISBN: 978-0-06-207150-7
ISBN: 978-0-06-308762-0 (ANZ)
Meyer uses logic, reason, and evidence to argue conclusively that the universe was designed by an intelligent designer and that that designer is the God of the Bible.
Books I recommend:
A History of the Baptists
by Thomas Armitage
Baptist/Church history
Alien Intrusion UFOs and the Evolution Connection
by Gary Bates
ISBN: 089051-435-6
Analysis of the UFO phenomena, life on other planets, and evolution in light of the Bible
The Al Qaeda Reader
Edited & Translated by Raymond Ibrahim
Islamic Fundamentalism/Jihad
America In Crimson
by James Beller
Baptist/Church/American history
American Foundations Laid by the Baptists Why Every American Citizen Owes a Deby of Appreciation to the Baptists
Ted Alexander. Goshen, OH: Baptist Truth Publishing, 2015.
ISBN: 978-1-61119-143-1
Baptist/Church/American history
Arabs In the Shadow of Israel The Unfolding of God's Prophetic Plan for Ishmael's Line
Tony Maalouf. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 2003.
ISBN: 0-8254-3184-0
Jewish History/Arabic History/Bible History
As America Has Done To Israel John T. McTernan. New Kensington, PA: Whitaker House, 2008.
ISBN: 978-1-60374-038-8
Jewish History/Zionism/Fulfillment of God's promise to bless those that bless Israel and curse those that curse Israel in relation to American history
The Battle for Baptist History
I.K. Cross. Columbus, GA: Brentwood Christian Press, 1990.
Baptist/Church history, refutation of recent (1600's) origin of Baptists
Behind the Veil Unmasking Islam
by Abd El Schafi
Islamic history/background; quotes only Muslim sources & has an extensive bibliography
Born That Way After All A Biblical Answer for the Sexually Confused
David J. Nixon and R.G. Hamm. Moultrie, GA: Born That Way Ministries, 2015.
ISBN: 9781942559009
A Biblical look at singleness, Biblical eunuchs, and the root causes of homosexuality.
Climategate A Veteran Meteorologist Exposes the Global Warming Scam
Brian Sussman. Washington, D.C.: WND Books, 2010.
ISBN-13: 978-193507183-9 ISBN-10: 0-8254-3184-0
Climate/Global Warming/Climate Change
Cosmos, Creator and Human Destiny Answering Darwin, Dawkins, and the New Atheists
Dave Hunt. Bend, OR: The Berean Call, 2010.
ISBN-13: 978-1-928660-64-4
Apologetics/Atheism/Creation/Evolution/Intelligent Design
The Faithful Baptist Witness
by Dr. Phil Stringer
Baptist/Church/American history
The 5000 Year Leap A Miracle that Changed the World
W. Cleon Skousen. Malta, ID: National Center for Constitutional Studies, 1981.
ISBN-10: 0-88080-148-4
ISBN-13: 978-0-88080-148-5
Freedom/Natural Law/Constitutional Government
Foxe's Book of Martyrs
by John Foxe
Classic history of Christian martyrs
The Gospel According To Rome Comparing Catholic Tradition and the Word of God
by James G. McCarthy
Scriptural analysis and refutation of Roman Catholicism
The Great Cholesterol Myth Why Lowering Your Cholesterol Won't Prevent Heart Disease -- and the Statin-Free Plan that Will
by Jonny Bowden and Stephen Sinatra. Beverly, MA: Fair Winds Press, 2012.
ISBN-13: 978-1-61058-634-4
Health
I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist
Norman L. Geisler and Frank Turek. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2004.
ISBN-10: 1-58734-561-5
ISBN-13: 978-1-58734-561-2
Apologetics/Evidence for Christianity
In the Beginning Compelling Evidence for Creation and the Flood
Walt Brown. Phoenix, AZ: Center for Scientific Creation, 8th edition 2008.
ISBN-13: 978-1-878026-09-5
ISBN-10: 1-878026-09-7
(This book is available to read or print out for free at www.creationscience.com.)
Creation/Evolution/Genesis Flood
The Islamic Tsunami Israel and America In the Age of Obama
David Rubin. NY, NY: Shiloh Israel Press, 2010.
ISBN: 978-0-9829067-0-5
Analysis of Islamic terror and America's relationship with Israel from a Jewish Israeli point of view.
The Islamization of America The Islamic Strategies and the Christian Response
Abdulla Al-Araby. Los Angeles, CA: The Pen Vs. The Sword, 2003.
ISBN: 0-9656683-7-1
Analysis of Islam and its designs on America and how Christians can counter it.
Judgment Day Israel, Islam, and the Nations
by Dave Hunt
ISBN: 978-1-928660-32-3
Analysis of the history of Israel and conflict between Islam and Israel from Scriptural and historical point of view.
Liberty and Tyranny A Conservative Manifesto
Mark R. Levin. New York, NY: Threshold Editions, Simon and Schuster, Inc., 2009.
ISBN-13: 978-1-4165-6285-6; ISBN-10: 1-4165-6285-0
Conservatism vs. Liberalism. Right vs. Left. Individualists vs. Statists. Liberty vs. Tyranny.
The Making of America The Substance and Meaning of the Constitution
W. Cleon Skousen. Malta, ID: National Center for Constitutional Studies, 1985.
ISBN: 978-0-88080-017-4
An article by article, clause by clause examination of the United States Constitution.
Maranatha: Our Lord, Come! A Definitive Study of the Rapture of the Church
Renald Showers. Bellmawr, NJ: The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, 1995. Ninth Edition, 2013.
ISBN-10: 0-915540-22-3; ISBN-13: 978-0-915540-22-8
"A Definitive Study of the Rapture of the Church.;" defending and upholding the pretribulation rapture as revealed in the Scriptures.
Marxianity How the Evangelical Deep State and Their "Useful Idiots" are Merging Marxism and Christianity through Social Justice, White Privilege, Cultural Marxism, Illegal Immigration, Interfaith Dialogue and More
by Brandon S. Howse
ISBN: 978-0-9785014-2-6
Analysis and documentation of how the spirit of antichrist is wreaking havoc in Christian circles today throught the infiltration of communisms, secularism, and worldly philosophies.
The New World Religion The Spiritual Roots of Global Government
Gary H. Kah
ISBN: 0-9670098-0-4
A great historical narrative and primer on history and methods of the infiltration of Christianity by occult teachings and eastern religions and how the resulting corrupted religious system is being used to further the globalist goals of the Mystery of Iniquity (2 Thessalonians 2:7). One Blood The Biblical Answer to Racism
Ken Ham, Carl Wieland, and Don Batten. Green Forest, AR: Master Books, Inc., 2nd Printing, 2000.
ISBN: 0-89051-276-0
An examination of "race" in light of biology and the Bible.
One Book Stands Alone The Key to Believing the Bible
by Douglas D. Stauffer
ISBN: 0-9677016-4-3
Analysis of Bible translations/KJV defense
The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam
by Robert Spencer
Islamic history/background
Praying effectively for the Lost
by Lee E. Thomas
Prayer/Evangelism
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The Prophets Still Speak Messiah In Both Testaments
Fred John Meldau. Denver, CO: The Christian Victory Publishing Co., 1988.
ISBN: 0-915540-42-8
Old Testament prophecies concerning the coming Messiah and their fulfillment in the New Testament in the person of Jesus Christ.
Sheep No More A Study In Bible Eschatology
by J. Dwight Pentecost
Understanding prophecy/methods of Bible interpretation
Things To Come The Art of Awareness and Attack Survival
Jonathan T. Gilliam
Gilliam teaches the reader how to think like an attacker in order to better identify potential threats and defend themselves and their families
The Truth About Muhammad Founder of the World's Most Intolerant Religion
by Robert Spencer
Islamic history/background; especially Muhammad
The Two Babylons or The Papal Worship, Proved to be the Worship of Nimrod and His Wife
by Alexander Hislop
Catholic/Holiday/Tradition/& Myth origins and pagan roots
Unlocking the Secrets of the Feasts The Prophesies In the Feasts of Israel
Michael Norton. West Bow Press, 2012.
ISBN: 978-1-4497-3410
Jewish Feasts/Prophecy
The Ultimate Proof of Creation Resolving the Origins Debate
Jason Lisle. Green Forest, AR: Master Books, 2009.
ISBN-13: 978-0-89051-568-6
ISBN-10: 0-89051-568-9
Creation/Logic
What Every American Needs to Know About the Qur'an A History of Islam & the United States
by William J. Federer. St.Louis, MO: Amerisearch, Inc., 2007.
ISBN: 0-9778085-5-6
Islamic history/background
What Love Is This? Calvinism's Misrepresentation of God
by Dave Hunt
Scriptural analysis and refutation of Calvinism
Which Bible Would Jesus Use? The Bible Version Controversy Explained and Resolved
Jack McElroy. Shirley, MA: McElroy Publishing, 2015.
ISBN: 978-0-9860265-1-5
Bible translation, preservation, inspiration, Analysis of Bible translations & KJV defense
Who Is This Allah? (4th edition)
by G.J.O. Moshay. Gerrards Cross, Bucks., UK: Dorchester House Publications, 2004.
Islamic history/background; Comparison/Contrast with Christianity
Who Is This Jesus? A Look at the Nature & Work of Jesus Christ
by Alfred B. Davis. Lansing, MI: Calvary Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-61119-039-7
Devotional/Inspirational/Apologetic look at Jesus Christ
Who was Karl Marx? The Men, the Motives, and the Menace Behind Today's Rampaging American Left
James Simpson, Baltimore, MD: Simpson Publishing, 2021.
ISBN: 9798513003151
James Simpson digs into the history, background, and legacy of Karl Marx and his followers.
Click HERE or on the image of the bird for a video on how to fold it.
The verses on the pdf are placed so that when the bird is folded it will look like the origami bird to the left.
The top of the wings have Matthew 19:29-32 printed on them, Romans 5:6-11 is printed on the bottom of the wings, and Romans 6:23 is on the neck.
"God loves you" and "Jesus died for you" is written on the center part between the wings.
Our church info is printed on the tail. You can replace that with your own church or ministry info so long as you keep it in the size and location or our church info.
What's the Big Deal About the KJV?
There are 7 episodes in this series that answer common misconceptions, errors, and accusations about the King James only position in a easy to understand docu-drama fashion.
New Bible Word Searches
by the Richfield Bible Baptist Church
(All word searches are free to print and copy. Enjoy.)
James Simpson is an economist, investigative journalist, businessman, and author. His columns have been published in American Thinker, Breitbart, Daily Caller, The Federalist, Washington Times and elsewhere.
You can find out more about Jim Simpson and how to obtain his book (and I think you should!) at http://crisisnow.net/
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11 Oct 21
Support for House Bill 227, Regards concealed weapons and concealed carry without license.
Constitutional Carry is already law in 21 states, including Ohio's neighboring states of West Virginia and Kentucky. HB 227 would make Ohio the 22nd state to support Constitutional Carry.
The Ohio House Government Oversight Committee is meeting on Thursday, October 14, at 10:00 AM for hearings on HB 277. Please contact members of the Ohio House Government Oversight Committee and let them know that you support HB 227 and want them to pass this important bill. You can find out more about this bill and other similar bills at: https://www.buckeyefirearms.org/firearms-bills-134th-general-assembly.
Prior to the late 1800's nearly all Baptist historians attested to the antiquity of the Baptists. Since then, however, the claim that Baptists originated around 1610-1611 and did not introduce immersion until 1641 began to gain traction among Baptists and non-Baptists. So, which is correct? Are Baptists of ancient or recent origin and does it matter?
Recently, I was asked a question about praying for ungodly leaders. In this article I discuss not only what the Bible says about praying for our leaders, godly or ungodly, but what their responsibilities are and the limitations of their authority over us.
Also, our latest church newsletter is now online. You can view it as a pdf by clicking on the image below.
24 Aug 21
Support Ohio HB 248, the Enact Vaccine Choice and Anti-Discrimination Act
Hearings for HB 248, the Enact Vaccine Choice and Anti-Discrimination Act, will be held on Tuesday, August 24, in the Ohio House Health Committee. Pray for the passage of HB 248. And, if you live in Ohio, contact the members of the House Health Committee and urge them to vote YES on HB 248!
I sent the message below to each member of the Ohio House Health Committee using their easy online message form. To do so, go to https://ohiohouse.gov/committees/health and click on the committee member you desire to send a message to. When their page comes up, click on the contact button and then fill out the form (helps to write out you comments before hand and then copy and past as needed).
I am writing to you because you are a member of the Ohio House Health Committee. HB 248, the Enact Vaccine Choice and Anti-Discrimination Act, is undergoing hearings in the Ohio House Health Committee.
Vaccine mandates are posing a very real and present danger to Ohio's healthcare workers and volunteers. As a pastor I have volunteered for over 30 years in long term care facilities and for 15 years with hospice services. My wife has served as a Registered Nurse for over 30 years, mostly involved in long term care and hospice. People in our church, as well as many other family members and friends, have worked and volunteered in healthcare for many years.
Now, along with many other Ohioans, we are facing the loss of employment and volunteer opportunities due to vaccine mandates. This not only adversely affects those of us who due to medical, religious, or reasons of conscience, cannot or will not take the vaccine, it also adversely affects those who benefit from our employment and volunteerism.
HB 248, the Enact Vaccine Choice and Anti-Discrimination Act, is vital to protect Ohio's healthcare workers and volunteers by protecting our rights and our privacy, as well as protecting us from discrimination, injustice, and retribution in our employment and volunteer opportunities due to our vaccine status.
Consequently, I am writing to urge you, as a member of the Ohio House Health Committee, to help protect healthcare workers and healthcare in Ohio, as well as all other workers and industries in Ohio, by voting YES on HB 248, the Enact Vaccine Choice and Anti-Discrimination Act.
You can also listen to our Friday, August 13, program with Representative Jennifer Gross, the author and sponsor of HB 248. It is available at: http://live.mapleknoll.us/13aug21.mp3
Where will Believers spend eternity? Will we be in heaven? On earth? Somewhere else? What does the Bible say? Read my new article on the future home of the Believers.
Also, our latest church newsletter is now online. You can view it as a pdf by clicking on the image below.
26 Jul 21
Summit County Fair!
We will be out at the Summit County Fair in Tallmadge, Ohio, this week. Our church, the Richfield Bible Baptist Church, will have a booth at the fair again this year. We are located in the strip of commercial booths just inside the main gate. I will personally be there most every day, all day, with the exception of Friday evening and Sunday. Please come out to the fair and stop by our booth to say hello.
Because of the fair, Pastor John Lutz, of the NorthCoast Baptist Church in Lakewood, will be in the studio Friday. I will be calling in from the Summit County Fair. I hope you will be able to join us!
9 Jul 21
Special Program: The Alien Gospel
Ian Juby joined me on the radio again today. We discussed the recently released intelligence report, Preliminary Assessment: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UFOs) and the message aliens bring. We looked at from the standpoint of, is it Biblical or not?
The recent interest and disclosures about UFO's have brought up an old question again. The question is, "Are we alone in the Universe?" After all, the universe is a vast place with hundreds of billions of galaxies, each containing perhaps hundreds of billions of stars, many with multiple planets circling them. After all, out of the trillions and trillions of possible planets out there, surely, we are not the only living things that God created.
Or are we?
...Unfortunately, truth is under attack today. Truth is being redefined as a construct of not just society but of various minority and identity groups. No longer fixed to actual facts and reality, truth is now considered fluid, subjective, and an expression of group identity, sensitivities, and opinions...
Also, our latest church newsletter is now online. We were getting backed up on the publication dates so this one is labeled as our May-June newsletter. Hopefully, the July one will be done and in people's hands before July gets here. You can view it as a pdf by clicking on the image below.
23 May 21
There is a move afoot in Ohio to remove the teaching of America's founding documents.
Currently, Ohio law mandates teaching 1/2 credit hour of American History and 1/2 credit hour of American Government with mandatory testing. Included in this instruction schools are required to cover The Declaration of Independence, The United States Constitution, The Northwest Ordinance, The Ohio Constitution, The Federalist Papers, and the Ant-Federalist Papers. Ohio House Bill 73 would remove the mandatory testing. The bill itself does not remove the teaching, but by removing the testing requirement, it will deemphasize the teaching of America's founding documents.
Consequently, teachers pressed for time will lessen the time they spend on these documents in favor of more pressing matters. Leftist teacher's unions understand this. They want to take the time devoted to the great ideas encapsulated in America's founding documents and replace it with the socialist/Marxist indoctrination found in the 1619 Project, Critical Race Theory, and other leftist, "woke" curriculum. Removing the testing mandate, via HB 73, is just a stepping stone to removing the teaching of America's founding documents and replacing them with revisionist, socialist propaganda. Besides, it is hard to teach students that the Revolutionary War was fought to perpetuate slavery in America when they find out that the same people who fought in the War insisted that the Northwest Ordinance, which was written at the same time as the U.S. Constitution, would ban slavery in the Northwest Territories.
Now is the time for Ohioans to stand up against the left and contact your State Representative and tell him or her that you oppose Ohio House Bill 73. On Tuesday, May 18, I joined with a number of other concerned citizens to speak against HB 73 at the Ohio Primary and Secondary Education Committee hearing. During the hearing, a number of representatives remarked that they were getting numerous phone calls about HB 73. Several actually complained about it. So, don't give up, you are being heard!
...The creation of human chimeras and genetic manipulation got me thinking about a prophecy made by Jesus in Luke 17:26-27:
"And as it was in the days of Noe [Noah], so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all."
Most English Bibles use the word Passover in Acts 12:4 instead of Easter, like the King James Bible does. Did the King James translators make a mistake or did they know what they were doing?
Our February church newsletter is now online. You can view it as a pdf by clicking on the image above.
20 Feb 21
Coming Together In a COVID Crisis
My wife, Kim, and I both came down with COVID on January 15. Fortunately, Kim never got very sick and only needed Tylenol for a few days. I, on the other hand, wound up in the hospital for 5 days with COVID caused pneumonia.
Because of COVID, Sunday, January 17, was the first time that I was not able to actually be present in the studio since starting the program over 14 years ago. I was able to call in but as I got sicker I was no longer able to do even that. Thankfully, Pastor John Lutz, of North Coast Baptist Church, in Lakewood, Ohio, was able to fill in for me while I was under the weather.
Being a small church, with no staff other than myself, it was quite a challenge to keep everything running smoothly there as well while my wife and I were out. However, people in the church rose to the challenge, leading the services and singing, preaching and teaching, ensuring that coffee and refreshments were ready, and running Google Meet so that I could participate in the Friday night Bible study and preach during Sunday services when able.
Finally, after about 3 weeks, I was able to go out in public once more and resume my duties. I never expected to be out so long, but, then again, I never expected to wind up in the hospital either. Consequently, I am very thankful for everyone that helped out, filled in, and, most especially, prayed for me and my wife. And thank God for answered prayers, strength, and healing.
The article grew out of a radio program that I did on February 5th, filling in for Pastor Lutz. In it, I look at the why God may have removed President Trump and allowed Joe Biden to become the 46th President of the United States
In it, I look at some of the amazing findings in the study of genetics that verify the Bible's assertion that Adam and Eve are the original parents of all human beings.
You can read the article by clicking on the image above.
17 Jan 21
Our January church newsletter is now online. You can view it as a pdf by clicking on the image above.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at the Richfield Bible Baptist Church!
D-Day Prayer Project Update
Christ Long, President of the Ohio Christian Alliance, joined me on the radio on Friday afternoon, November 4. We discussed the The D-Day Prayer Project upgrade to the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C., and some exciting news regarding its funding. The Lilly Endowment, Inc., recently provided a $2 million grant to make this project a reality.
Find out more about this important historical project and what you can do to help, visit their website at: The D-Day Prayer Project.
Gary Kah, of Hope for the World, joined me again to talk about the Great Reset, coronavirus, and globalism.
The takeaway from the program is that the global elite's plans for a one world government are moving faster than we have ever seen before. Central to their plans is the Great Reset, which aims to use the corona scamdemic to eliminate capitalism and bring about a world government and aworld economy based on "benevolant" socialism. Oh, and they want to throw in a world religion just to help tie it all together.
And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. (Luke 21:28)
1 Dec 20
Catching Up...
I've been a bit behind updating and maintaining this website, and others, of late. Consequently, I spent a bit of time yesterday and today updating and maintaining.
In addition to this website, I maintain several others:
In addition, during my copious free time while preparing for Thanksgiving, I penned a parody of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer entitled, Rona the Chinese Virus
Rona the Chinese Virus
You know Measles and Smallpox, Dengue and Haunta,
Rhino and Rota, Rabies and Influenza,
But do you recall?
The most famous virus of all?
Rona the Chinese Virus,
Had a very deadly fame,
And if you ever caught it,
You would even fear its claims.
All of the other COVIDs,
Sickness causing SARS and MERS,
They never matched Corona;
Failed to conjure up its fears
Then one vital ‘lection year,
Fauci came to say,
Rona since your name brings fright,
Won’t you make my shutdown tight?
Then all the leftists loved him
As they shouted out with glee,
Rona the Chinese virus,
You'll go down in history.
11 Nov 20
Post Election Day Specials
Pastor John Lutz and I combined our radio programs again on the Friday after Election Day for a post-election analysis, discussion, and speculation.
Can't decide who to vote for in the 2020 presidential election? Don't like either of the candidates running? Then consider voting for the party instead.
Here's why. When we elect a president, we do not merely elect a candidate, we elect a party. And, along with the party we elect the party platform. What that means is that when we elect a president we are electing a president that stands upon a particular party platform and promises to appoint cabinet members, office holders, federal judges, and Supreme Court justices who stand upon the same platform.
So, how do you determine which party to vote for? My suggestion is to compare the party platforms with each other and evaluate them in light of your Biblical values. To do so, find the party platforms online, scroll through the contents, and then compare the parts that deal with your concerns as a Christian.
The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 13:1,
"This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established."
Consequently, let's take a look at three issues:
Faith, religious freedom, and religious liberty
Abortion and the sanctity of life
LGBTQ issues and traditional marriage
Both the Democrat and the Republican party platforms address these three issues so you need to read both party's platform statements and decide which best reflects your Biblical beliefs and concerns.
Pastor John Lutz and I combined our radio programs today to discuss the elections. We discussed the November 3 election, the issues surrounding it, and the candidates and the sad spectacle of the Pro-Life Evangelicals for Biden. I joined Pastor Lutz at 1:00pm on his program, For the Cause of Christ, and he joined me at 1:30pm on Live with Pastor Al.
Newman quotes BLM Los Angeles founder and California State University Professor of “African Studies” Melina Abdulla who said, “Maybe I’m sharing too much, but we’ve become very intimate with the spirits that we call on regularly, right...Like, each of them seems to have a different presence and personality, you know. I laugh a lot with Wakisha [a spirit Abdulla communes with], you know. And I didn’t meet her in her body, right, I met her through this work.”
BLM co-founder Patrice Cullors is also quoted. She describes the "say his name” mantra having deep spiritual significance, “When we say the names, right, so we speak their names, we say her name, say their names, we do that all the time that, you kind of invoke that spirit, and then those spirits actually become present with you...”.
Also included is a link to Abraham Hamilton III's episode of Hamilton's Corner where Hamilton plays audio clips of these BLM leaders and discusses the African Ifa religion and its veneration of the dead:
There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee.
(Deuteronomy 18:10-12)
I have been mentioning our new social media pages for several weeks now. Both of these sites are friendly to conservatives and Christians. Unfortunately, I have not had the opportunity to post the links until now.
He was talking about some of the hysteria and government overreach during the coronavirus scare when saw me standing in the control room and waved me in. So, I joined him in the studio and we proceeded to discuss the subject.
Realizing that we had a lot more to discuss, I asked Pastor Lutz to stay over so we could continue the discussion on my program as well. Suffice to say, I don't think either of us are going to be invited to the Governor's Christmas party this year...
Despite corona fears & state shutdowns, the Summit County Fair still took place. It was shortened by a day, ticket sales were limited, and face masks or shields were required, but the show went on.
Thankfully, our church, the Richfield Bible Baptist Church, was able to be at the fair again this year. Although the numbers were down, we were still blessed to be able to talk with several people, share the gospel with some, and pass out numbers of gospel tracts We even met some people who listen to Live with Pastor Al on the radio!
18 Jul 20
Word Search #5, Table of Nations #2 - Sons of Ham, is now available online!
17 Jul 20
Word Search #5, Table of Nations #2 - Sons of Ham, is now available online!
16 Jul 20
The Bruce Musselman Memorial Service at Cleveland Baptist Church is now available online at:
20 Jun 20
10 Jun 20
Why are They Rioting?
There are several reasons for the protests springing up around the country. There are those who are protesting actual and perceived injustices. There are those caught up in the moment with no clear idea or understanding of what they are doing. There are those taking advantage of the situation to loot and vandalize,. And then there are those who are using the protests as a means to incite riots in order to further their ulterior goals.
The 10 Points of Action shown above are the goals of those fomenting violence in our country. These are the goals of domestic terrorists. True patriotic Americans will not tolerate terrorists trying to destroy our nation.
These riots are a coordinated attack on the very foundations of our country. The country was already on edge from the coronavirus lock-downs and it only needed a spark to push some people over the edge into violent riots. Now, Antifa is using the tragic and horrific death of George Floyd to stir up mobs and promote anarchy. They are trained, well funded, and coordinating efforts both locally and nationally. They are the foot-soldiers and shock troops of the Left whose goal is the downfall of the United States and the institution of of a global government.
If ever there was a time to pray for our country, now is that time.
"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
(Ephesians 6:10-12)
There are several reasons for the protests springing up around the country. There are those who are protesting actual and perceived injustices. There are those caught up in the moment with no clear idea or understanding of what they are doing. There are those taking advantage of the situation to loot and vandalize,. And then there are those who are using the protests as a means to incite riots in order to further their ulterior goals.
The 10 Points of Action shown above are the goals of those fomenting violence in our country. These are the goals of domestic terrorists. True patriotic Americans will not tolerate terrorists trying to destroy our nation.
These riots are a coordinated attack on the very foundations of our country. The country was already on edge from the coronavirus lock-downs and it only needed a spark to push some people over the edge into violent riots. Now, Antifa is using the tragic and horrific death of George Floyd to stir up mobs and promote anarchy. They are trained, well funded, and coordinating efforts both locally and nationally. They are the foot-soldiers and shock troops of the Left whose goal is the downfall of the United States and the institution of of a global government.
If ever there was a time to pray for our country, now is that time.
"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
(Ephesians 6:10-12)
Pastor Andrew Rusnacko, Pastor John Lutz, Bro. Garry Meeks, and myself spent time remembering Bruce Musselman and his lifetime of serving Jesus Christ. We were joined by former pastors Gene Piazza, Alan C. Jenkins, and Mark Gostlin, Pastor Ernie Sanders, and Kevin Isaacs, General Manager of Salem Media Group - Cleveland.
A special thanks goes out to Garry Meeks for his work on the open and close of our special program and for assembling the vintage audio clips of Bruce Musselman and to Carol Rusnacko for providing clips of Bruce Musselman singing. We also want to thank our engineer and producer Eric Wolf for going above and beyond his regular duties to help pull everything together and keep us on schedule during the program.
28 May 20
Special Program: Friday, May 29
Please note: This special program will preempt our regular Friday program on May 29.
Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
(Titus 1:9)
Also, an impromptu radio tribute was conducted Friday, May 15, at 1:30 p.m. on the radio broadcast of North Coast Baptist Church, For the Cause of Christ with Pastor John Lutz and Pastor Al Davis.
Many people are concerned about the current coronavirus lock down and its possible prophetic implications. Pastor Davis addressed these concerns in a message Sunday morning, May 3, from 2 Thessalonians 2:1-7.
In this message, Pastor Davis discusses the Mystery of Iniquity that is already working in the world and how God is actively hindering it but that foreshadows of the Tribulation period are occurring more and more frequently and intensely. He also addresses how God has used both the election of Donald Trump rather than Hillary Clinton and the coronavirus pandemic to both hinder the globalist plans and alert God's people that His return is near.
New Bible Word Search: Table of Nations #1 - Sons of Japheth
21 Apr 20
Did We Do the Right Thing?
"The professor believes this evidence - actual evidence and data, not the projections of some model - indicate that there is no need for either quarantines or economic closures."*
Did we do the right thing?
Now that the coronavirus pandemic is ebbing and states are planning to reopen for business, it is time to review our actions in order to better plan for future epidemics and pandemics. We shut our country down at huge economic and human costs to prevent what, at the time, seemed like far worse costs.
Whether or not we did the right thing will be studied and debated for years to come. However, to bury our heads in the sand and refuse to consider how the actual data we now have compares to the models we relied on is to refuse to learn. People, even the experts, make mistakes, come to the wrong conclusions, and take the wrong actions all the time. The key to effective crisis management is a willingness to evaluate what is being done and then to make corrections and changes when better information comes along. (I think most people would agree that actual data is more reliable than theoretical models!)
Consequently, calling for our leaders and decision makers to reevaluate their response to the coronavirus pandemic based on actual studies of the progression of the virus is not being unreasonable or ill-informed. It is, instead, based on being informed, realistic, and concerned for the total human and economic costs incurred by the current shutdown. After all, the increased deaths due to fear, unemployment, abuse, having needed health care put on hold, drug and alcohol abuse, etc. caused by the shutdown are just as tragic as those caused by COVID-19. Especially when they begin to exceed those caused by COVID-19.
Pray for our leaders and decision makers. They need it. And pray for all the rest of us. We need it.
"The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is."
--Winston Churchill
A troubling development is the move to shame, marginalize, and even vilify churches who chose to continue meeting regardless of what the government says.
I don't want to be the pastor whose church meets across the street from the ocean (like our church in American Samoa did) who refuses to cancel services during a hurricane when a 20-30 foot storm surge is coming. Nor do I want to be the pastor who cancels church services without question just because he is told to. There are many times and places, from the first century to the present, where going to church could cost you your life, whether by sword or disease, bullet or microbe, and yet God's people still chose to meet. (Full disclosure: our church is still holding in person services.)
Suspending meetings for a time should be a prayerful decision of the pastor and members of churches, not the heavy handed edict of power hungry government officials. While defending the First Amendment is an important reason for defying government orders, the greater reason, for many pastors and churches, is obedience to God's Word:
"Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching." (Hebrews 10:23-25)
This is why churches down through the ages have continued to meet despite the governmental threats of fines, imprisonment, and martyrdom. This is why churches have met during dangerous times where disease, civil unrest, and religious strife threatened their very existence.
Yes, there are from time to time stubborn, stiff necked pastors motivated by personal animosity and grandiosity who deliberately and flagrantly rail against anything that has to do with the government. But then again, there are government officials who are motivated by personal animosity and grandiosity who deliberately and flagrantly rail against God's people.
First Amendment or not, many of us agree with Peter and the other apostles who said, "...We ought to obey God rather than men." (Acts 5:29)
9 Apr 20
Easter or Passover?
Did the King James translators make a mistake or mistranslation in Acts 12:4 when they used the word Easter instead of Passover?
And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.
(Acts 12:4)
Scott Jones, in his article Easter or Passover?, makes the case that the King James translators were absolutely correct in using the word Easter in Acts 12:4 rather than Passover. In doing so, he corrects the mistaken idea that it Easter is a pagan word based on Astarte or Ashtoreth, proving that it is reference to the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Significantly, Acts 12:4 in the Authorised Version proclaims the Lord's resurrection with holy boldness - (and holy boldness is a peculiar quality of the Authorised Version, a quality which sets the Authorised Version apart - whoever has ears to hear, let him hear) - yea, and the Authorised Version's translation in Acts 12:4, both in its theology and its etymology, is founded upon a rock of accuracy that cannot be moved, as we will shortly see. Yea, for when the rain descends, and the floods come, and the winds blow, and beat upon it - as they have for near four hundred years now - this translation shall nevertheless stand, it shall never fall, for this translation is verily founded upon a rock, and God himself has borne infallible witness that it is so..."
The other common myth which the critics of the Authorised Version promote is the naked assertion that Easter is somehow derived from a pagan festival related to Astarte, the goddess of fertility. Once again, this is merely a demonstration of the malady that plagues this unlearned age, as there is not a SHRED of evidence that a pagan festival ever preceded or replaced the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a celebration which goes back to the very Apostles themselves...
In contrast to the bankrupt and literally absurd allegations that swarm around modern Christendom like locusts, here are the facts - the English word Easter is derived from Saxon and Germanic roots. This was ably noted by many scholars in the past. For example, examine C. F. Cruse's absolutely accurate declaration in 1850 AD regarding the etymology of our English word Easter-- Our word Easter is of Saxon origin and of precisely the same import with its German cognate OSTERN. The latter is derived from the old Teutonic form of auferstehen / auferstehung, that is - RESURRECTION...
In summary, the English word Easter means - and has always meant - RESURRECTION - specifically, the RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST...
Chinese Coronavirus Update with Pastor John Lutz and James & Rebecca Miletti
Pastor John Lutz and I combined our radio programs on Friday, March 2 to talk about how churches are being affected by the Chinese coronavirus situation.
I had the opportunity to fill in for Bruce Musselman on his radio program, Where Is God's Word?, this past Thursday. I discussed the fundamental truth that the Bible is the Word of God and how we the New Testament.
Chinese Coronavirus Update with Pastor John Lutz and James & Rebecca Miletti
Pastor John Lutz and I combined our radio programs on Friday, March 2 to talk about how churches are being affected by the Chinese coronavirus situation.
Jim Simpson joined us on Friday, March 20 to talk about the Chinese coronavirus situation. Jim Simpson is also running in Maryland the for U.S. representatives We need men like him in the U.S. Congree.
Laverne Gore joined us on Friday, March 13. Laverne is running in the Republican primary to be the candidate for U.S. representative for Ohio House District 11.
March 6 we had author Gary H. Kahwith us. Garyis the author of two books, En Route to Global Occupation and The New World Religion and leads a ministry, Hope for the World, to inform and motivate Christians and reach non-Christians with gospel while exposing the New World Order and its plans. You can listen to the program at: http://live.mapleknoll.us/6mar20.mp3.
Coming guests include:
March 13 Laverne Gore will be our guest. Laverne is running in the Republican primary to be the candidate for U.S. representative for Ohio House District 11.
March 20 Jim Simpson joins us again. Jim is an economist, author and researcher who is now running for US Congress in Maryland
March 27 we will welcome James Miletti back to the program. James has filled in as guest host several times over the years but will be joining us to talk about how the Lord brought him from being a nightclub owner to a preacher of the gospel.
April 3 will see Kaleb Spicer, Ohio Young American's for Liberty Firearm Events Coordinator, and member of Grace Baptist Church in Sidney, Ohio, join us. Kaleb will be talking about being a Christian and being involved in conservative groups.
4 Mar 20
International Pi Day is March 14 (3.14). We started celebrating it several years ago at our church when somebody brought in a pie and said, "Today's Pi Day! I brought a pie!" Since then, it has evolved into our annual Pi(e) Day fellowship featuring sloppy joes, salad, pie, and a great opportunity for fellowship.
Join us Sunday, March 22, following our morning service, at 12:30 PM at the Richfield Bible Baptist Church. We meet at the richfield Holiday Inn Express, 5171 Brecksville Road, Richfield, Ohio.
3 Mar 20
New Bible Word Search: The Line of Noah
1 Feb 20
Understanding the Scourge of Human Trafficking
Kimberly Diebert, Executive Director of the Hue Jackson Foundation, joined me on the radio this past Friday to talk about human trafficking.
Kimberly pointed out that human trafficking is a widespread problem and that Ohio is number 4 in the nation for reported cases. We also talked about what human trafficking is, who is affected by it, who perpetrates it, and what we can do to fight it.
Darwin Day, February 12, is supposed to be a celebration of the Charles Darwin and the theory of evolution. Pastor Al takes a critical look at many of the problems associated with evolution, including the outright frauds, lies, and known false teachings employed to teach evolution.
Is Easter a pagan holiday or a proper word used in reference to the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Is the King James Bible wrong to use Easter in Acts 12:4 or are other versions wrong to use Passover? Pastor Al defends the use of Easter from a Biblical and historical position.
The incredible complexity and information density of the DNA language is mind boggling in and of itself. Now the discovery of epigenes and the epigenetic language, which is layered over the DNA, raises the level of complexity and information density of the genetic code exponentially and cries out for a Supreme Intellect (God) to create it.
Pastor Al discusses the announcement of the possible discovery of gravitational waves, which astronomers herald as evidence of the Big Bang. Or could they, as Pastor Al points out, actually be evidence of the moment God created the heaven and the earth?
Pastor Al & Pastor John Lutz (North Coast Baptist Church, Lakewood, Ohio) discuss the issue of homosexuality in the first of a two-part series on For the Cause of Christ, 1 Mar 13.
Pastor Al & Pastor John Lutz (North Coast Baptist Church, Lakewood, Ohio) discuss the issue of homosexuality in the second of a two-part series on Live with Pastor Al, 1 Mar 13.
Pastor Al examines the current (5 Oct 14) situation of the Islamic State and the Kurds in light of the prophecies regarding Babylon and the Medes in Isaiah 17.
Pastor Al visits the Leland-Madison Memorial Park in Orange, Virginia, and touches on the influence of Pastor John Leland and the Virginia Baptists on James Madison and the Bill of Rights.
Interview with the late David M. Pabis, author of The Bible and Time, talking about the nature of time, the universe, and heaven. (Pabis's book and website no longer available.)
Pastor Al discusses how speaking in unknown tongues today violates the rules laid down in 1 Corinthians 14:27-28 with a caller and then gets a follow up call by a Pentecostal challenger.
Psalm 148:4 talks about "waters that be above the heavens", which would seem to be waters existing outside of space. Could these waters possibly contain or surround the universe?
Did Jesus say that He gives us eternal life or merely the potential for eternal life? Did He say that we will never perish or that we might potentially never perish? Listen as Pastor Al answers a caller's questions aobuteternal security.
Prior to the late 1800's nearly all Baptist historians attested to the antiquity of the Baptists. Since then, however, the claim that Baptists originated around 1610-1611 and did not introduce immersion until 1641 began to gain traction among Baptists and non-Baptists. So, which is correct? Are Baptists of ancient or recent origin and does it matter?
Recently, I was asked a question about praying for ungodly leaders. In this article I discuss not only what the Bible says about praying for our leaders, godly or ungodly, but what their responsibilities are and the limitations of their authority over us.
Where will Believers spend eternity? Will we be in heaven? On earth? Somewhere else? What does the Bible say? Read my new article on the future home of the Believers.
The recent interest and disclosures about UFO's have brought up an old question again. The question is, "Are we alone in the Universe?" After all, the universe is a vast place with hundreds of billions of galaxies, each containing perhaps hundreds of billions of stars, many with multiple planets circling them. After all, out of the trillions and trillions of possible planets out there, surely, we are not the only living things that God created.
Or are we?
...Unfortunately, truth is under attack today. Truth is being redefined as a construct of not just society but of various minority and identity groups. No longer fixed to actual facts and reality, truth is now considered fluid, subjective, and an expression of group identity, sensitivities, and opinions...
...The creation of human chimeras and genetic manipulation got me thinking about a prophecy made by Jesus in Luke 17:26-27:
"And as it was in the days of Noe [Noah], so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all."
Most English Bibles use the word Passover in Acts 12:4 instead of Easter, like the King James Bible does. Did the King James translators make a mistake or did they know what they were doing?
This article grew out of a radio program that I did on 5 Feb 21, filling in for Pastor Lutz. In it, I look at the why God may have removed President Trump and allowed Joe Biden to become the 46th President of the United States
...Adam, according to the Bible, is the first man and the father of us all. Every human being that has ever lived is a descendent of Adam. Consequently, if this is true, shouldn't science be able to confirm it?...
This was not just any ordinary group of shepherds, however. These were priestly shepherds overseeing the birth of lambs to be sacrificed in the Temple...
Suspending meetings for a time should be a prayerful decision of the pastor and members of churches, not the heavy-handed edict of power-hungry government officials. While defending the First Amendment is an important reason for defying government orders, the greater reason, for many pastors and churches, is obedience to God's Word...
Stalin said, "The people who cast the votes don't decide an election, the people who count the votes do." Or, to put it another way, "It's not the who votes that counts but who counts the votes."
Can't decide who to vote for in the 2020 presidential election? Don't like either of the candidates running? Then consider voting for the party instead.
In a recent article, Hail Satan: After Terrorizing Churches, BLM Witchcraft Exposed, published August 28 in The New American, Alex Newman reveals the disturbing connection between Black Lives Matter (BLM) and witchcraft.
During a recent Bible study, a young lady asked, "Why doesn't the Bible tell us what Jesus did in His teens?" It was a very good question. A question that I expanded on during the Bible study to include His twenties as well.
Good evening Chairman Ginter, Vice-Chair Conditt, Ranking Member Boyd, and Committee Members. My name is Alfred Davis. I am the pastor of the Bible Baptist Church in Richfield, Ohio. Thank you for the opportunity to give testimony in support of House Bill 36, the Ohio Pastor Protection Act.
I believe that the Ohio Pastor Protection Act is needed to help preserve and protect religious liberty in Ohio. When the United States Supreme Court issued it's now infamous ruling in the Obergefell case on June 26, 2015, the majority opinion decreed that same-sex marriage is protected by the 14th amendment and should not be discriminated against. The dissenting opinions disagreed strongly, declaring the majority opinion unconstitutional, a threat to religious liberties, and an abuse of judicial power.
According to the Scriptures, Jesus Christ is 100% God and 100% man. As God, Jesus is perfect in His holiness and completely without sin. As man He was able to live in this world and then die on the cross. This plural nature is revealed to us and shown to be necessary in Romans 8:3-4 where Paul writes:
For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Do you have a Bible reading plan? I mean a plan that helps you to read your Bible on a consistent daily basis with some goal in mind. A plan of systematic, deliberate, persistent, habitual Bible reading that allows the Word of God to enter into you, fill you, and wash you. A plan that allows you to appreciate, enjoy, experience, and absorb God's Word on a daily basis while feeding, strengthening, and improving your heart and mind.
After all, a good Bible reading plan is as essential to the growth and development of a Christian as milk is to a baby. First Peter 2:1-3 says, "Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious."
As we read the Bible we begin to grow stronger in our faith. Lack of reading stunts our spiritual growth, as illustrated in Hebrews 5:12-14: "For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil."
I recently saw a video clip of Stephen Fry decrying the existence of a god that allows evil and suffering. In the video, Stephen Fry brings up one of the most common arguments of atheists. That is, if God exists, then why does He allow evil and suffering in the world?
The short answer is this: God did not create a world with evil and suffering. He created a world that was perfect, without evil and suffering, for his glory, honor, and pleasure (Isaiah 43:7; Revelation 411) and He called it "very good" (Genesis 1:31). God choose to populate His creation with beings that would be able to enjoy and appreciate His creation and to love Him freely. In order to do so, God created both human beings (Adam and Eve) and angels with a free will. However, since free will involves the ability to choose between two legitimate choices, God gave both humans and angels the ability to choose between loving Him and not loving Him. Choosing to love Him would allow us to experience His presence and provision. Choosing not to love Him would separate us from His presence and provision. To make the choices legitimate, God not only allowed us to make the choice, but also promised us that He would abide by the consequences of our choice.
Unfortunately, many, like Stephen Fry, refuse to love God. Instead, they rage against God for not sparing them from the consequences of their own sin, while rejecting very means of escape from those consequences that the God who loves them has provided. They are like a man standing outside the house during a heavy rainstorm shaking his fist at the house saying, "How dare you let me get wet! What kind of a house are you that you won't protect me from this storm?" The man rages against the house for his suffering when all he has to do is walk through the open door that the house has already provided.
Richfield has a diverse wealth of religious communities, organizations, and faith traditions. There are various Christian churches, such as the United Church of Christ, Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Foursquare Gospel, and Baptist churches in Richfield. In addition, there are also a variety of non-Christian religions such as Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, and Jain.
Seeing all these religious groups prompted the formation the Richfield Interfaith Coalition (RIC) in 2015. The Richfield Interfaith Coalition states their principles and goals on their web page (RichfieldInterfaithCoalition.org) as:
"We established some basic principles for RIC. We mutually respect each other's faith and culture. No one is trying to proselytize anyone. We gather with an open mind to grow in understanding and collaboration. We agreed to meet in our different places of worship each month.
"Goals? I think that meeting the different religious leaders, sharing a meal peacefully and getting to know one another is itself a big step forward. As we progress, we will work together on projects that serve the broader community."
The Richfield Interfaith Coalition statement seems, at first glance, quite tolerant of diverse beliefs. However, a closer analysis reveals that it is actually not quite as tolerant as it might first appear. In fact, it is only tolerant so long as you agree with their principle, "We mutually respect each other's faith and culture..."
Basically, the blood moon tetrad (BMT) is a succession of two total lunar eclipses occurring on two Jewish holy days in one year and another two total lunar eclipses on the exact same holy days in the following year, with no other lunar eclipses, partial or total, in between.
Interestingly, the Jewish holy days involved always include the first of the seven feasts mandated in Leviticus 23, Passover, and the last of the Levitical feasts, Tabernacles, also known as Sukkot.
Lunar eclipses are called blood moons because of the reddish color the moon takes on during the eclipse. While lunar eclipses are not uncommon, the blood moon tetrad phenomenon is.
Here is a list of the blood moon tetrads that have occurred since the time of Christ:...
Part one of this series looked at the nations mentioned in Ezekiel 38. By comparing the ancient nations of Ezekiel's day with the modern nations of today, we saw two great alliances. The first alliance, which invades Israel, appears to be led by Russia and includes the Ukraine, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Iran, Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Turkey, Germany, Armenia, and some of the Baltic countries. The second alliance, which opposes the invasion but apparently does not take action to prevent it, appears to be made up of Great Britain, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, France, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and possibly India and the countries of South and Central America.
In part two of this series we looked at several nations of Ezekiel's day who are not mentioned in Ezekiel 38. These nations, for the most part immediately adjacent to Israel, do not appear to be involved in the events of Ezekiel 38, either by invading or opposing. They correspond to the modern countries of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, and, in the case of Philistia, the Gaza Strip. Also not mentioned is Babylon, which corresponds to Iraq today.
As pointed out in part two, the countries not mentioned in Ezekiel 38 were not overlooked, nor should we just assume that they are included with those that are mentioned. There is a reason why they are not mentioned. That reason, I believe, helps set the stage for the prophesied invasion of Israel in Ezekiel 38. And that reason is what I plan to explore in the third part of this series.
A clue to the reason why these countries are not mentioned in Ezekiel 38 is found in verses 10-12...
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The Pre-Ezekiel 38 Battle Part Two: Who Is Not Mentioned In the Ezekiel 38 Invasion of Israel? Posted: April 20, 2012
In Part One of this series I looked at the various nations mentioned in Ezekiel 38. The nations identified were a part of two separate groups. The first group, which invades Israel, is composed of Gog, Magog, Meshech, Tubal, Persia, Ethiopia, Libya, Gomer, and Togarmah. These represent the modern countries of Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Persia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Chad, Niger, Mali, Mauritania, Germany, the Baltic countries, Turkey, and Armenia. The second group, which protests the invasion, consists of Sheba, Dedan, and the merchants of Tarshish, "with all the young lions thereof." These appear to be the modern nations of Great Britain, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, France, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and possibly India and the countries of South and Central America.
Now, in Part Two, I want to reexamine Ezekiel 38 to see who is not mentioned. Not just any nation or people not mentioned but, rather, those who we would expect to be mentioned but who are not. Samoa, Fiji, and Vanuatu, for instance, are not mentioned but, then, I would not really expect them to be. Nor would I expect Guam or Papua New Guinea. I would expect, however, to see the nations and peoples that bordered Israel and Judea in Ezekiel's day...
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What Day was Jesus Crucified On? Posted: March 29, 2012
Revised: March 22, 2016
What day was Jesus Christ actually crucified on? If you are like most people, you probably answered, "Friday." After all, that's what the Bible says, right?
Well, I used to believe that, too. That is, until I got to thinking about a specific, prophetic statement that Jesus made regarding His death, burial, and resurrection. In Matthew 12:38 the Bible tells us that "certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees" said to Jesus, "...Master, we would see a sign from thee." Jesus answered in verses 39-40, "...An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth."...
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The Pre-Ezekiel 38 Battle Part One: Who Is Mentioned In the Ezekiel 38 Invasion of Israel? Posted: March 20, 2012
I have often taught on Ezekiel 38 over the years. It is an amazing prophetic passage that speaks of a coming invasion of Israel by a coalition of Middle Eastern and North African states led by a great northern power. However, there have been several pieces of the puzzle that I have always struggled to fit in place. For instance, why is Israel described in Ezekiel 38:11 as "...the land of unwalled villages...them that are at rest, that dwell safely...dwelling without walls...having neither bars nor gates"? And, why are such nations as Egypt, Edom, Ammon, Moab, and Babylon not mentioned?
Here is what I mean. The prophecy in Ezekiel 38 begins by saying in verses 1-6:
"And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him, And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Gog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal: And I will turn thee back, and put hooks into thy jaws, and I will bring thee forth, and all thine army, horses and horsemen, all of them clothed with all sorts of armour, even a great company with bucklers and shields, all of them handling swords: Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya with them; all of them with shield and helmet: Gomer, and all his bands; the house of Togarmah of the north quarters, and all his bands: and many people with thee."
These are the main nations involved in the Ezekiel 38 coalition that invades Israel. Now, when you first look at this passage you may not recognize too many of the nations mentioned right away. That's because the Bible uses the names of various people groups existing in Ezekiel's day instead of the modern place names. If we can identify who those people groups in the Bible are and where they were located, we can identify the modern nations represented by those groups....
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The Candy Man - Physics Version (Sung to the tune of: The Candy Man) Posted: 27 January 2012
Who can take a photon, send it through the sky,
Send it at the speed o'light until it hits your eye?
The Candy Man, oh the Candy Man can,
The Candy Man can 'cause he mixes it with quarks* and makes the theory taste good... *In case your wondering, quarks have flavor... Click here to read the full article!
Is It Wrong to Worship on Sundays? Posted: April 7, 2010
After Jesus Christ died on the cross Joseph of Arimathaea, along with Nicodemus, took the body of Jesus, wrapped it in a linen cloth with spices, and laid it in Joseph's tomb. Three days and three nights later, according to the Scriptures, the resurrection occurred. Jesus rose from the grave, victorious over death and sin...
Now, considering that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to Christianity, it seems reasonable that the early Christians would put some importance on the first day of the week, even meeting that day to worship. But did they?...
So just what does the Bible say about this subject? Is there any evidence in the Bible of Christians meeting and worshiping on the first day of the week?...
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1 Kings 21 (New American Patriot Version) Posted: March 24, 2010
1. And it came to pass after these things, that the American people had a system of healthcare, which was in jeopardy, hard by the palace of Obama the would-be-king of America.
2. And Obama spake unto the American people, saying, Give me your healthcare, that I may have it for a garden of socialism, because it is near unto my house: and I will give ye for it a better healthcare system than it; or, if it seem good to ye, I will give ye the worth of it in money.
3. And the American people said to Obama, The Constitution forbid it us, that we should give the inheritance of our fathers unto thee.
4. And Obama came into his house heavy and displeased because of the word which the American people had spoken to him: for they had said, We will not give thee the inheritance of our fathers. And he laid him down upon his bed, and turned away his face, and would eat no bread.
5. But Pelosi his comrade came to him, and said unto him, Why is thy spirit so sad, that thou eatest no bread?...
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It's All a Conspirancy! Posted: January 4, 2010
I was standing with a group of people at a health care reform conference when an intense, skinny guy with a sparse beard, sharp features, and piercing eyes came over to me. I saw him trying to engage others earlier and would have avoided him except that I was waiting to speak to one of the conference organizers.
He fixed me with an intense stare and started to lecture me on the dangers of a government takeover of health care. From there he branched off to a variety of conspiratorial rants, ending with why he KNEW that the United States government blew up the World Trade Center towers and sent a missile into the Pentagon on 9-11. Then, looking at my Air Force hat, he said emphatically, "And we NEVER landed on the moon."...
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Security Features and the Word of God Posted: August 22, 2009
The bank teller pulled two $50.00 bills out of our church deposit and regarded them suspiciously. They were both dated 1977, making them older than the teller...
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New Chapter Begins Posted: June 13, 2009
Lives, like the biographies and memoirs that recount them, are often composed of a number of chapters. Last January the Bible Baptist Church began the process of closing one chapter of its life and opening another. We were about to lose the building that had been home to our church for the last 16 years.
The opening chapter of the Bible Baptist Church [in Richfield, Ohio] began in September 1982...
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Change We Can Believe In Posted: January 21, 2009
More and more scientists are claiming that global warming appears to be giving way to global cooling. It's probably only a matter of time before they begin predicting the arrival of a new ice age, like they did back in the 1970's. Of course, when the earth enters another warming cycle they'll stick global cooling back in the freezer and pull global warming off the back burner. At least until the next cooling cycle occurs. Maybe that's why they are starting to use the term "climate change" more and more.
Of course, there is a danger that the public might get wise to the climatological doomsayers...
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Pushing Agendas or Defending Truth? Posted: October 26, 2008
"Why is my church telling me to vote for Barak Obama?" the caller asked. "We're supposed to be pro-life! We're supposed to support the family! We're supposed to stand against homosexuality! We're supposed to believe the Bible!"
Why indeed? Could it be that the caller's church has an agenda that is more important to it than Biblical morality?...
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Come Into My Parlor Posted: September 26, 2008
Have you ever walked outside on a summer morning and found a dew encrusted spider web glistening in the sunlight? It’s a beautiful sight, unless you are a fly...
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The Weapons of Our Warfare Posted: July 4, 2008
Abdel nervously glanced down at his watch. Again. It hadn't changed much since he had looked at it a few moments ago. Less than three minutes to go now. Unconsciously, he rubbed his free hand across his stomach, feeling the lumpy hardness of the vest beneath his coat.
He closed his eyes and thought for a moment of his family. They would be well take care of, he reminded himself, and well honored. His lips moving slightly, silently, as he quoted several verses from the Qur'an to steady his resolve...
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The Tale of a Reformed Calvinist Posted: April 15, 2008
I was sitting at the counter enjoying a donut and a cup of coffee, conversing with the owner and another customer, when a bearded gentleman walked in. Since we were talking about the Bible he decided to join us. Eventually, the conversation turned to the character and nature of God.
Seeking to make a point, the man reached into his pocket and pulled out a pen and held it up. "See this pen," the man intoned before dropping it to the counter. "God determined before the foundation of the world that I would walk in here on this day at this time and drop this pen on the counter."...
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If I Were a Muslim, I'd Join Al Qaeda Posted: February 11, 2008
The Muslim caller to my radio program was upset. He was unhappy because I had implied that members of Al-Qaeda, and similar fundamentalist Muslim groups, were acting in accord with Islamic law and tradition. "No," he assured me, "That is not true. They are not true Muslims. True Muslims do not engage in violence. Islam is a religion of peace and the Prophet Muhammad was a man of peace."
Now that got me to thinking. On the one hand there are Muslims, such as my caller, who claim that Islam can coexist with peacefully with Christianity, Judaism, and the other religions of the world. On the other hand, there are other Muslims, such as the members of Al-Qaeda, who insist that Islam cannot coexist peacefully with any other religion. Yet, both sides claim to believe the same Qur'an and follow the same prophet. Obviously, then, their understanding and application of Islam must be radically different. So, how are we supposed to know which group's right?
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Where Am I Going? Posted: February 5, 2008
Imagine that you are standing in a vast parking lot. An attendant approaches and gives you a set of car keys. Looking down at them you see a tag bearing a number corresponding to one of the many cars in the lot.
"Be sure to follow your map," the attendant says as you turn away in search of your car.
As you make your way through the lot you see every kind of car or truck imaginable. There are sports cars and luxury cars, old clunkers and restored classics. You pass by row after row of minivans, SUV's, pickup trucks, compacts, sedans, until finally, in a back corner of the lot, you find the car bearing the number on your keys.
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All the World's a Stage Posted: December 8, 2007 Back in high school some friends and I kept up a running joke based on a line in Shakespeare's play, As You Like It. "All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages." We joked that all you needed to do to have a successful life was to find and edit the script.
Actually, there is some truth to the idea that "all the world is a stage." According to the Bible the universe is a vast stage where a great drama is playing out, with planet Earth at center stage. It is a vast panorama of triumph and tragedy stretching from the very beginning of time, of rising hopes and crushing despairs, and of the desperate struggles between good and evil over the souls of all who have ever lived or will live.
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Grasping the Trinity Posted: October 22, 2007 Probably one of the more difficult theological concepts to grasp is the Trinity. The concept of the Trinity, the idea that God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit are one God has divided denominations, confused Christians, and given rise to critics. Other religions call it polytheism. Unfortunately, many pastors themselves do not understand it either.... Click here to read the full article!
Did Jesus Go To Hell? Posted: July 30, 2007 The crowds gathered at the foot of the cross hurled insults and abuse at the dying man hanging above them. Even the two convicts crucified on either side of him mocked him. However, one of the condemned men had a change of heart. He watched the man on the middle cross patiently endure the abuse heaped upon him and realized that there was something different about him. He realized that the man in the middle, Jesus, was the Christ, the Messiah...
A few hours later all three were dead. The bodies were removed. The bodies of the two thieves, unless claimed by family or friends, were likely cast into the Valley of Hinnom, a repository of trash, refuse, and filth running along the south side of Jerusalem. Jesus' body, however, was placed in a borrowed tomb...
That much of the story you know. But what do you know about what happened to Jesus between the crucifixion and the resurrection?... Click here to read the full article!
A Reasonable Basis of Faith Posted: July 21, 2007 Back in the 1980's, while stationed in England with the United States Air Force, I encountered two individuals who had an interest in knowing the future. One was a man who was excited about discovering a book containing the prophesies of Nostradamus. The other was a young woman who was seeing a fortune teller in London. Both were bright, educated USAF members serving in sensitive positions...
I told the man that I knew a book that was much older and far more accurate than Nostradamus. In fact, I said, every single prophecy that it made has come true, with the exception of those that are yet future. He was excited until he found out that I was talking about the Bible.
The woman, however, was much more receptive when I told her about the Bible's prophetic accuracy. In fact, she eventually stopped seeing the psychic and ended up trusting Jesus Christ as her Savior... Click here to read the full article!
True Revival Posted: June 12, 2007 A good friend of mine once asked me how you can schedule a revival. He had a point. After all, should we expect God to meet us at OUR appointed time and place? It is almost as if we are telling God to show up on Wednesday night and expect that He will have revived us by Sunday night.
Sounds good in theory but I have yet to see it happen in reality... Click here to read the full article!
Wars and Rumors of Wars Posted: April 20, 2007 Wars and rumors of wars. You cannot turn on the radio, watch the television, or pick up a paper without hearing about wars and rumors of wars. Matthew could have been writing about our day when he wrote in Matthew 24:6, "And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars..." Each day tension in the world ratchets up another notch. North Korea threatens to turn America into "a sea of fire." War in Iraq seems endless. Iran publicly warns that, sandwiched between Iraq and Afganistan, it might be next on America's hit parade. The possibility of a nuclear exchange between India and Pakistan has not completely disappeared. Islamic terrorists still threaten "spectacular attacks" in America and Europe. Communist China rattles its swords and threatens to invade and forcibly reincorporate Taiwan. Civil wars, unrest, and insurrections sweep across parts of Asia, Africa, Central and South America... Click here to read the full article!
Why the Hate? Posted: March 14, 2007 I had just gotten home from dropping my daughter, Anna, off at school when the phone rang. It was my wife, Kim, calling from the nursing home where she works as an R.N. "Turn on the TV," she said. I asked her what channel. When she replied, "It doesn't matter." I knew something bad had happened. Little did I realize at the time how bad.
The second tower had just been hit when Kim called and I saw the beginning of what seemed like endless replays of the impact when I turned on the television. We talked briefly and then Kim had to return to her busy morning routine. Our nation might have been under attack but her patients still needed attention... Click here to read the full article!
For Such a Time as This? Posted: February 20, 2007 The Bible tells us in Nahum 1:2, "God is jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and is furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies." In addition, Romans 12:19 says, "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord."
Now, let me ask you, how does God carry out His vengeance against His enemies? He could, and has, sent avenging angels from time to time. In 2 Kings 19:35 we read "And it came to pass that night, that the angel of the LORD went out, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians an hundred fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses." However, I believe God chooses more often to use human instruments and agencies instead... Click here to read the full article!
How's Your Vision? Posted: February 5, 2007 How's your vision? I don't mean your physical vision or whether or not you need glasses, I'm talking about your spiritual vision.
Some people have no spiritual vision at all. They are, in effect, spiritually blind. And no wonder, after all, for the Bible tells us in 2 Corinthians 4:4 that Satan, the god of this world, has blinded those who have not trusted Jesus Christ as their Savior, "In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them." ... Click here to read the full article!
Hello, My Name Is Bob... Posted: December 30, 2006 "Hello, My Name Is Bob..." You hear it every night in Alcoholics Anonymous and related 12-step meetings across the country and around the world. The details may change but the basic line remains: "Hello, my name is Bob, and I am an alcoholic." Just drop in the appropriate name and problem and you are set for the evening.
Unfortunately that very line raises some obstacles to full recovery. Surely there must be a better path to victory than constantly reaffirming bondage to your problem for the rest of your life...
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The Birth of Christ
As Recorded In the Scriptures Posted: December 27, 2006 The Birth of Christ is pieced together entirely from the King James Version of the Bible. Drawing from passages in Isaiah, Micah, Matthew, Luke, John, Galatians, 1 Timothy, and Hebrews, The Birth of Christ provides a continuous narrative of the birth of Christ without any added words or commentary.
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Twas the Night Before Winter Fest Posted: December 13, 2006
Twas the night before Winter Fest, when all through the land,
Not a Christian was stirring, nor lending a hand.
Their Christmas was hung by the attorneys with care,
In the hope that their pastors soon would not care...
The Mystery of Godliness Posted: November 20, 2006 Have you ever read or watched a really good mystery? I mean the kind that keeps you turning page after page or watching minute by minute until you finally find out "whodunnit."
Some mysteries, like Sherlock Holmes or Agatha Christie's stories, tease you with tantalizing clues and red herrings that keep you guessing until the very end. Others, like television's Columbo series, let you know "whodunnit" in the very beginning but the mystery involves how the hero can prove it.
Still other mysteries do not involve a crime necessarily. They may be based on a mysterious legend or an odd happening that leads to an exciting adventure, or perhaps a chance encounter or revelation of hidden knowledge that profoundly alters the life of those involved.
In the Bible we are presented with several "mysteries"...These Bible mysteries largely have to do with the revelation of previously unknown or hidden spiritual truths that have profound implications for mankind...
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Let Me Tell You How To Vote Posted: November 1, 2006 Warning: I'm about to do something politically incorrect. Something that some would frown on and others would tell me is not just inappropriate but downright illegal. I'm going to tell you how to vote!
Let me be clear, however. I did not say that I am going to tell you who or what to vote for. I merely said that I am going to tell you how to vote. There is a difference. I am not going to tell you to vote for Candidate A and against Issue X. Instead, I want to give you two biblical principles to help you decide for yourself whether or not you should vote for Candidate A and against Issue X...
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What's In the Can? Posted: September 26, 2006 Imagine walking down the canned goods aisle in the grocery store looking for a can of corn or green beans. Shelf after shelf lines the aisle, each loaded with cans of all shapes and sizes. You look closely at the cans and notice that the labels, while colorful and eye catching, are all strangely similar: SELECT VEGETABLES, CHOICE VEGETABLES, QUALITY VEGETABLES, etc. They all sound good but what's in the can?....
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What Does Tuesday, September 11, 2001, Mean? Posted: September 11, 2006 On September 11, 2001, the world as we know it changed. The ugly realities of terrorism and Islamic fanaticism shocked America and the world as three jet airplanes flew into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City and into the side of the Pentagon, outside of Washington, D.C., while a fourth jet crashed into the ground in Pennsylvania. Horrified, we watched in our living rooms and offices, in our shops and schools as smoke and flames billowed out of the twin towers and the Pentagon. We continued to look on in unbelief as the twin towers of the World Trade Center collapsed into the heart of the city as thousands fled in panic. While our government and military went into war status, taking unprecedented emergency precautions and actions, we looked into the very face of evil itself....
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Will the Real Palestinians Please Stand Up! Posted: August 14, 2006 The plight of the Palestinians fills the news daily, even hourly. But who are the Palestinians and where do they come from?...
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Who Are You Fooling?! Posted: August 8, 2006 Are you familiar with Captain Penny's Law? It goes something like this: "You can fool some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time; but you can't fool mom."... Click here to read the full article!
Where Did I Come From? Posted: July 15, 2006 A young, expectant mother was washing dishes when her four year old daughter came rushing in from playing outside. "Mommy," asked the little girl curiously and slightly out of breath, "where did I come from?"... Click here to read the full article!
Can I Take Anything With Me? Posted: June 20, 2006 Have you ever planned to go somewhere and wondered what you could take?... Click here to read the full article!
This Do In Remembrance Posted: June 6, 2006 Growing up in Richfield I remember riding my bike "uptown" for the big parade on Memorial Day. The high school band, along with a mixed assembly of people, vehicles, tractors, and bicycles gathered in the parking lots of the local library and Masonic hall, awaiting the signal to begin. As the band struck up with the crisp military staccato of a rousing march the parade would move out onto the road... Click here to read the full article!
The Road To Liberalism Is Paved with Good Intentions Posted: May 5, 2006 I don't think most genuinely born-again Christians set out to become liberal Christians... Click here to read the full article!
Why Am I an Independent, Fundamental Baptist? Posted: April 5, 2006 Some questions are easy to answer. Ask me why I am an American and I can answer, I was born in the USA. Ask me why I am a Buckeye and I can honestly say, I was born in Ohio...However, when we come to the question of, "Why are I an Independent, Fundamental Baptist?", the answer is a little more complex... Click here to read the full article!
Pass the Danish, Please Posted: March 6, 2006 More than 10,000 Muslims took to the streets of London on Saturday, February 18, to protest the publication of a dozen Danish cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad... Click here to read the full article!
We Like To Be Liked Posted: March 6, 2006 A song I once heard observed, "We love to be loved and we hate to be hated; we like to be liked or at least tolerated." Like most of you, I can identify with its sentiments. I sure would like to be loved, liked, or at least tolerated by everyone. Unfortunately, it just is not possible--especially if you are a preacher!... Click here to read the full article!
How'd They Know That? Posted: February 18, 2006 Everyone knows that lightning streaks down from the sky seeking the tallest object in the area. Anyone who has ever watched a lightning display knows that. However, what nobody knew until the advent of high-speed photography in the 20th Century, is that there is actually a smaller bolt that flashes from the ground up first....
Now, let me ask you a question, could a man living thousands of years ago know that...?... Click here to read the full article!
Before & After Ads Posted: February 18, 2006
We've all seen them. You know, the ads featuring before and after pictures touting the advantages of weight loss programs, hair restoration products, exercise machines, or even car finish restorers. Combined with personal testimonials, they are one of the most powerful marketing tools available... Click here to read the full article!
Reading Past the So-and-So's Posted: January 10, 2006 Have you ever resolved to read through the whole Bible in a year? Or maybe you just resolved to read it each day? If so, it probably did not take long to realize that there is a big difference between resolving and doing... Click here to read the full article!
Where's The Money Come From? Posted: December 15, 2005 One sure way to upset people is to preach-or in this case, write-about money. Unless, of course, you run a multi-million dollar television ministry. In that case you can get away with asking for donations of hundreds or thousands of dollars several times during each show-err, service without upsetting too many people. And, remarkably, many will send such amounts in without hesitation.... Click here to read the full article!
Get a Loaf of This! Posted: November 15, 2005 I like to hear people try to explain away the miracles of the Bible. Usually its good for a laugh because the explanation is harder to believe than the miracle itself.... Click here to read the full article!
How Can I Tell A Good Church from A Bad One? Posted: October 10, 2005 Looking for a church can be a daunting task. Should I pick Baptist, Catholic, Methodist, Pentecostal, Nondenominational, or something else? Should I go to the "fastest growing church in town," the "friendliest church around," or the "church on the move." Do I want contemporary, traditional, casual, structured, or unstructured services? Would I feel more spiritual worshiping at that historic downtown building or be more comfortable in the new architectural marvel out by the interstate? What's the difference anyway-aren't all churches essentially the same? How can I tell a good church from a bad one?...
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The Fundamental Difference Posted: September 20, 2005 What do Bible-believing Christians, pre-Vatican II Catholics, Ultra-Orthodox Jews, and Wahhabi Muslims have in common? Answer: they are all fundamentalists!
But, just what is a fundamentalist? To answer that, let's take a look at how the term "fundamentalist" appeared in modern Christianity.
Without understanding what "fundamentalist" really means, or the difference between the fundamentalists and liberals in Christianity and Islam, it is impossible to fully grasp what is going on in the current war on terror. Why? Because fundamentalist Islam has declared war and liberal Christianity can't - and liberal Islam won't - see it....
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No Vacancies at This Court Posted: July 11, 2005 Nine of the most powerful individuals in America serve unseen and unknown by most of their fellow countrymen. With the wave of a hand and the stroke of a pen they are able to alter our lives, our laws, and our liberties. They are the Justices of the United States Supreme Court. Recent rulings, resignations, and rumours of resignations, however, have pushed the Court into the forefront of the news...
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Is It or Isn't It? Posted: June 8,2005 The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005 (SCREA)recently passed in the U.S. House and has been sent on to the Senate. To his credit, President Bush has promised to veto SCREA if it reaches his desk. His veto threat, which would be the first of his presidency, has brought the stem cell controversy to the forefront once again....
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A Little Religion Posted: May 26, 2005 Many people like to have "a little religion;" just enough to make them feel good, look respectable, or to salve a guilty conscience. "A little religion," they say, "Is a good thing—so long as you don't overdue it."...
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Mary, Joseph, & Baby Jesus Appear On Pastor's Wall? Posted: March 17, 2005
Well, we have hid it long enough. I guess it is time to come clean. My wife did not want me to advertise it but we owe it to the world…Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus are on our wall. I am not sure where they go during the day but they appear there every night... Click here to read the full article...
One Flew Out of the Cuckoo's Nest
Posted: February 14, 2005
The ACLU is currently fighting efforts in Pennsylvania and elsewhere to require teaching Intelligent Design, along with evolution, in public schools. It is, they say, a thinly veiled attempt to promote religion in the classroom. An attempt which, the ACLU claims, represents an unconstitutional establishment of Christianity.... Click here to read the full article...
Making Sense of Nonsense Posted: January 14, 2005
"Everyone's religious beliefs are equally valid," the radio talk show host piously intoned, "Nobody is wrong. And no one has any right to tell someone else that what they believe is wrong.".... Click here to read the full article...
How the ACLU Stole Christmas! (With Apologies to Dr. Suess!)
Posted: December 14, 2004
Every Christian in America liked Jesus a lot
But the ACLU, who lived on the left coast, Did NOT!
The ACLU hated Jesus! The whole Christmas season!
Now, please don't ask why. No one quite knows the reason.... Click here to read the full article...
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