Category Archives: Politics

Victory In Jesus

Posted on May 18, 2022 by retiredday

In anticipation of the mid-term elections, many of us are hoping and praying for political victories that will serve to bring our nation back from the many social problems that currently plague us. The reason I have titled this article, … Continue reading →

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An Ugly Week?

Posted on January 11, 2021 by retiredday

For years I have been part of my church’s Intercessory Prayer Team. Most recently we were asked to pray for “our country, and for healing from this week’s ugliness,” referring to the massive protest that turned into a violent assault … Continue reading →

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Looking For Sanity In The News?

Posted on August 7, 2020 by retiredday

All my life I’ve tried to stay informed as to what’s happening in the world around me. In school we were taught that knowledge of current events was an important part of being a responsible citizen. We were required to … Continue reading →

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This Present Madness

Posted on June 15, 2020 by retiredday

Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold. She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire … Continue reading →

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Bernie’s Words

Posted on March 14, 2020 by retiredday

In light of the effective and compassionate job the Trump Administration has been doing in uniting all Americans to face the COVID-19 crisis, I find it amazing and totally unacceptable that Trump’s enemies continue to snipe at him, whipping up … Continue reading →

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Trump Isn’t Genteel Enough

Posted on February 27, 2020 by retiredday

Lawrence Richard, in a February 23rd article about Judge Judy Sheindlin’s support of presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg, wrote,  “Judge Judy is not the only celebrity to endorse Bloomberg. Film director Clint Eastwood, a gun-toting libertarian, recently revealed that he supports … Continue reading →

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The Christian Vote

Posted on November 1, 2019 by retiredday

Habakkuk 2:4 gives us the saying, “the righteous person will live by his faith.” Romans 1:17 rewords it slightly, saying, “…as it is written, The righteous shall live by faith.” Other verses, such as Galatians 3:11 repeat this concept. But … Continue reading →

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The Coming Storm

Posted on October 12, 2018 by retiredday

The view outside my window reminds me of how richly God has blessed our lives. The gentle morning sunlight paints a warm green over the texture of the surrounding trees, even as some leaves begin to put on their autumn … Continue reading →

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LORD, MOVE YOUR CHILDREN TO VOTE

Posted on September 25, 2018 by retiredday

Lord God, I lift up to you my sisters and brothers in Christ. May your Spirit stir in their minds and hearts to take seriously their civil duty to vote in the coming mid-term elections. Amen. Forces opposed to righteousness, … Continue reading →

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IT’S A LIE!

Posted on August 23, 2018 by retiredday

Most of us don’t like to think we can be fooled or manipulated into believing a lie. We go prepared to dig into the facts when we do such things as buying a car, buying insurance or finding the best … Continue reading →

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