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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Have a Very Merry Christmas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christianity Made it Better
‘5 Ways the World Would Be Worse without Christianity’ (Crossway, 10/16)

This is the End?
‘’Fasten your seat belt’: Pastor Greg Laurie talks potential fulfillment of Bible prophecy in Israel-Hamas war: Author, evangelist says Jerusalem is the ‘focal point of End Times events’ (Christian Post, 10/10)

RIP
‘Rudolph Isley, a founding member of the Isley Brothers, has died at 84’ (NPR, 10/12)

Something Else to Worry About
‘RFK Jr. warns Black Rock “feudal model” could turn the US into “nation of renters”’ (Christian Post, 10/11) RFK is a little uh …eccentric but he does push back against the corporatist elite. K.S. and the WEF along with the Davos attenders, talk a good talk about how they are so concerned with the environment, democracy, and global poverty. Their real goal is power and collecting as much of our money as possible for themselves.

Celebrities With Tattoos Can Come to Jesus Too
‘Christians ‘Were the Worst’—Kat Von D Responds to Criticism About Her Baptism’ (Church Leaders 10/17) She is wise about the not speaking out much until she has grown in her faith

Pray for the Peace of Israel and the Middle East
‘”Our biggest fright just came to life”: Survivors of Israeli kibbutz massacres recount Hamas attack (Christian Post, 10/13) No matter what one’s position on the “Israel/Palestinian issue,” anyone who supports the Hamas terrorists who invaded Israel, committing war crimes, has lost their moral compass. When one has seen the result of war crimes, it is difficult not to feel anger. The antisemitism on display (not just anti the nation of Israel) as evidenced by the chant, “gas the Jews” is totally disgusting. Many have apparently not moved passed the Third Reich and its embrace of historical hatred of the Jews. Pray that this doesn’t blow up into WWIII
Even Russell Moore Says So
‘”Bothsidesism” About Hamas Is a Moral Failure’; Israelis and Palestinians are equally beloved of God. But there’s no moral ambiguity about the genocidal evil of Hamas. (Christianity Astray, 10/12)

RIP
‘Youth With a Mission founder Loren Cunningham, 88, passes away from cancer’ (Christian Daily, 10/13)We weren’t onboard with all of YWAM’s theology, but Cunningham and YWAM have been a positive for the mission of proclaiming Jesus as Saviour (international spelling)

It’s a Good Idea!
‘More than Half of Americans Want to Read the Bible More: New Research’ (Christian Headlines, 10/13)

Recognizing the 50^th Anniversary year of Tolkien’s Death (2 September 1973)
‘Wife Remains Unimpressed Despite Husband’s Ability To Recite ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Movies From Memory’ (Babylon Bee, 10/11)

It’s Not God’s Fault
‘Why does God allow suffering?’ (Christian Post, 10/2)
No, Next Question
‘Did God promise to protect Christians from persecutions and trials?’ (Christian Post, 10/5)

 Things Are Going Swimmingly
‘Crippling Home Insurance Price Surges Squeeze American Homeowners’ (Tipp insights, 10/1)

It Was The Cat’s Fault
‘Cat accused of wiping US Veteran Affairs server info after jumping on keyboard; US govt confirms outage, leaves feline in quantum state of uncertainty’ (The Register, 10/5)
The Cat is Perfect
‘Cats Are Perfect. An Evolutionary Biologist Explains Why’ (Scientific American, 10/4) Not sure about the evolutionary part, but then the Scientific American isn’t very “scientific” any more
See video ‘Sorry, Evolutionists: Bees DESTROY Your Entire Worldview’

 What, The Bible Says That?
‘Unbiblical Scholarship; The persistent problem of biblical illiteracy in the humanities’ (The Hedgehog Review, 10/5)

 Skynet Smiles
‘World’s first humanoid robot factory set to open later this year where robots will be helping build other robots’ (The US Sun, 9/29)

How Did That Happen?
‘Teen Boy Who Ate All The Food In The House Wonders Why There’s No Food In The House’ (Babylon Bee, 10/6)