This is an important week in the history of the United States. The election in a few days has the potential to shape our Country, and to some degree the world, in significant ways. And yet, we know that whatever happens, God is on his throne and we can trust in him....
Romans 12:12
We noted in an article posted June 20, 2020 what a privilege it is to have the word of God available to us. We shared that listening to the New Testament for 20 minutes or so on a daily basis allows one to hear it six to seven times a year. We call this being Washed...
High Value Targets
Growing up, you may recall seeing wanted posters on the wall while standing in line at the post office with your parents. You may also remember television shows highlighting criminals who for one reason or another had made their way onto the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted...
Election 2020: What if We Lose?
As noted in a previous article, we consider the 2020 Presidential election to be the most important since 1864. It seems clear that the United States is at a crossroads in it’s history. We can keep striving toward a more perfect Union based on traditional values, or...
Our Strength and Joy
Some weeks are better than others. I suppose that’s true for everyone. This was a challenging week for me early on. I had a heavier workload than usual, and although things were completed well my heart was just a bit “off.” Part of it may have to do with all the...
Praying for Enemies
The word “enemy” has an interesting etymological background. In some classical languages the literal meaning is “not a friend.” And yet, in usage the term generally refers to being hateful toward another and seeking to cause harm. For the purposes of this article,...
Praying for Your Children
Today is a special day for our family. Our twenty-eight-year-old son is getting married this afternoon. Our Daughter, now twenty-nine, was married just about two years ago. We dearly love our son-in-law, and our soon-to-be daughter-in-law. We are truly thankful to the...
Rebellious at Heart
The Hebrew word often translated as “rebellious” in the Old Testament seems to have at its root the sense of bitterness. This makes sense. Those who rebel against something, such as authority, are not happy with the way things are. They want change. The difference...
On Being Faithful
I’m new to the world of social media. I’ve enjoyed using Instagram (IG) as a way to meet new people. We also use it to let members of the wider military, law enforcement, and security community know about Panoplia.org and the articles we post. When I run across an...