The Dark Side of Life and the Moon

The Dark Side of Life and the Moon

“Even darkness is not dark to You; Darkness is like Light to You.” – Psalm 139:12 In the shadow of night, where darkness seems to reign, There lies a truth vast and tender, of joy amidst the pain. This world casts its shadows, and hope seems out of sight, Yet,...
Marks of Marx

Marks of Marx

“Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need.” – Acts 2:44-45 “All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions...
A Potemkin Political Village

A Potemkin Political Village

“Evildoers and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving others and only fooling themselves.” II Timothy 3:13 “Those who know don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.” – George Santayana A Potemkin Village (pronounced ‘puh·tem·kin’) is a phrase German...
Give the People Bread & Circuses

Give the People Bread & Circuses

“Do not worry…seek first the Kingdom of God, and all you need, including bread and shelter, will be given to you by God” – Jesus in Matthew 6:25-34 The ancient Roman saying “give the people bread and circuses,” or panem et...
Providence, Not Luck

Providence, Not Luck

  “Remember this and stand firm, recall it to mind, you rebels… I am GOD, and there is no other; I am GOD, and there is none like ME… ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose.’” – Isaiah 46:8-10 When God’s people were facing...