Thursday Thoughts – 01/08/2026

“Ho!  Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters!And you who have no money, come, buy and eat!Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.” – Isa. 55:1 TOPICS Americana, Christian Life, Culture/Society, Informed Citizenship {Govt & Politics}, Informed Patriotism, Prayer, Pro-Life, Military/Veterans, You Can’t Make This Up, and more. We hope you … More Thursday Thoughts – 01/08/2026

Devotion/Study – “That’s not Fair” – 01/07/2026

COMMENT I know very little about Mr. McConaughey other than he stars in films. I do, however, agree with his quote, which is germane to today’s Devotional/Study. I am also familiar with folks who feel life is not fair and they are entitled to privileges that are not promised to them by God or the … More Devotion/Study – “That’s not Fair” – 01/07/2026

Devotion – “How Does God Speak to People Today?” – 01/06/2026

One of the most common questions I hear among Christians is, “How can I know God’s will for my Life?” The answer to that question begins with today’s devotional question. Note the links at the bottom to the previous post on God’s will. January 3, 2026/Don Strand/Faith . “How Does God Speak to People Today?” … More Devotion – “How Does God Speak to People Today?” – 01/06/2026

New Year’s Resolution(s) – 2026

A soldier unresolved to fight, may be easily defeated. Frequently renew settled and holy resolutions. The weakness of our graces, the strength of our temptations, and the diligence of our spiritual enemies—require strong resolutions. Pithy gems from the Puritan Stephen Charnock (1628 – 1680), GraceGems.org COMMENT I can not speak for you, but 2025 was … More New Year’s Resolution(s) – 2026

When “John 3:16” Becomes a Crime – 12/29/2025

These two articles piqued my interest today, as more and more of our 1st amendment rights are being challenged by folks who say this or that offends me. Have you noted, though, that the same group seems free to launch into a flurry of insults and false innuendo with no repercussions. While these two articles … More When “John 3:16” Becomes a Crime – 12/29/2025

Friday Feature Quote – “Why Doctrine Matters” – 12/26/2025

We must be exceptionally careful in the matter of comparing Scripture with Scripture. The Bible never contradicts itself. We must never base our doctrine upon one statement only; or to put it in another way, our doctrine must never be so formulated as to be in conflict with any other statement of Scripture or to … More Friday Feature Quote – “Why Doctrine Matters” – 12/26/2025