Americans Watching a Way of Life Disappear?

Yesterday, crude oil reached $126 per barrel for the first time. That is a 25 percent increase year-to-date, and it isn't finished. Search the web, and it is easy to find broad-ranging opinions pointing towards $200 a barrel. This is a life-changing catastrophe for Americans. As gas quickly approaches $4.00 a gallon, we must start … Continue reading Americans Watching a Way of Life Disappear? →

It’s Over?

I'm looking at MSNBC's home page, and without saying it, it looks like the long road to the Democratic nomination is over. Barak Obama has won. In the end, it looks like money will be the deciding factor. As a political junkie, this has been one of the most fascinating political horse races to watch … Continue reading It’s Over? →

The Rise of a New World Order

In an interesting article in The Asian Times, Michael T. Klare highlights five forces merging on the world energy market that will create a "new energy world order." According to Klare: The combination of rising demand, the emergence of powerful new energy consumers, and the contraction of the global energy supply is demolishing the energy-abundant … Continue reading The Rise of a New World Order →

Paradigm Shift

What does the economy and soaring oil prices have to do with educational technology and the church? If oil prices continue to climb, and the cost at the pump starts to hit $4.00 per gallon, $5.00 per gallon, and up, then the U.S. is in for a major paradigm shift unlike anything this generation has … Continue reading Paradigm Shift →

OPEC President: $200 Oil on the Horizon?

Reuters is reporting this morning that the cost of oil could hit $200 per barrel. Citing a story in the Algerian government newspaper, El Moudjahid, the news agency quoted OPEC President Chakib Khelil saying, ""In terms of fundamentals, stocks are high, demand is easing, supply is satisfactory. Therefore normally, without geo-political problems and the fall … Continue reading OPEC President: $200 Oil on the Horizon? →

A Biblical Model of Ministry

I came across the following thoughts on ministry by John MacArthur. There is a lot of wisdom here for American pastors who see themselves as entrepreneurial wizards building their churches to greater and greater heights, all in the name of "winning the world" for Christ. Read and heed: Consider Jesus' ministry. Do you realize … Continue reading A Biblical Model of Ministry →

AP 2007 Top Iowa News Stories

The AP has released its Top Iowa News Stories for 2007. Here’s the list: Maytag Plant Closes The Iowa Caucuses Ethanol Boom CIETC Scandal Chet Culver as Iowa’s 40th governor The continued loss of life in Iraq and Afghanistan. As 2007 ends, 13 Iowans have died. A Polk County judge’s decision in August to strike … Continue reading AP 2007 Top Iowa News Stories →

The Station

Many years ago I cut the following article from an Ann Landers column. It was an article she had printed many times before, and was reprinting it again at the request of a reader. I've always found this article to be a blessing. Enjoy. The Station by Robert J. Hastings Tucked away in our subconscious … Continue reading The Station →

Logos Needs to Move to the 21st Century

OK, maybe that’s a harsh statement to make for a great company like Logos? I am a long-time Logos user (I moved from QuickVerse to Logos when Logos was in version 2.0). Moreover, I am a big fan of Logos, and believe it is an indispensable tool for a pastor to have in his toolbox. … Continue reading Logos Needs to Move to the 21st Century →

America is Neither Invincible Nor Immortal

Here is an excellent article by J.R. Nyquist from Financial Sense. http://www.financialsense.com/stormwatch/geo/pastanalysis/2007/1126.html The American Republic is neither invincible nor immortal. At present, the Republic is sick. There is much amiss: No great figures appear on the national stage; The populous is distracted and the pundits are blind to the great and ever-present danger of a … Continue reading America is Neither Invincible Nor Immortal →