“Vanity of Vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities, all is vanity.” (Ecclesiastes 1:2) Who is this preacher that made such an audacious statement? None other than King Solomon, whose resume includes the title “the wisest man who ever lived.” He is also the author of the book of Ecclesiastes and the book of wisdom,
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Posts by Rusty Thomas
The Preacher Proclaims Vanity
Observations on the Phil Robertson Controversy
“An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked” (Proverbs 29:27). Our opening verse reveals much of the battle surrounding the controversial interview with Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty fame. The fact that most consider it controversial is an indication
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Lower Magistrate
I think we would all agree that we live in tumultuous times that threaten our life, liberty, and property. Most of us suspect that our future and hope stands in jeopardy. In light of these concerns, it would be prudent to address the critical nature of the Lower Magistrate Doctrine. Before I do, however, it
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Open Letter to Mississippi
Open Letter to Mississippi To the State of Mississippi: Your great state stands on the verge of making history. There is one death camp, abortion mill, remaining defiling the land. It is located at 2903 N State St Jackson, MS 39216. Though you may be low in other areas as compared to other states, you can
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American Signatures
What is in a name? Biblically, certain names carried destiny or profound spiritual truths. When God wanted to change your future, He changed your name. We see this pattern over and over in Holy Writ. God changed Abram’s name to Abraham, Sarai to Sarah, Jacob to Israel, Simon to Peter, and Saul was transformed into
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The Preacher Proclaims Vanity
Observations on the Phil Robertson Controversy
“An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked” (Proverbs 29:27). Our opening verse reveals much of the battle surrounding the controversial interview with Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty fame. The fact that most consider it controversial is an indication
+ Read More
Lower Magistrate
I think we would all agree that we live in tumultuous times that threaten our life, liberty, and property. Most of us suspect that our future and hope stands in jeopardy. In light of these concerns, it would be prudent to address the critical nature of the Lower Magistrate Doctrine. Before I do, however, it
+ Read More
Open Letter to Mississippi
Open Letter to Mississippi To the State of Mississippi: Your great state stands on the verge of making history. There is one death camp, abortion mill, remaining defiling the land. It is located at 2903 N State St Jackson, MS 39216. Though you may be low in other areas as compared to other states, you can
+ Read More
American Signatures
What is in a name? Biblically, certain names carried destiny or profound spiritual truths. When God wanted to change your future, He changed your name. We see this pattern over and over in Holy Writ. God changed Abram’s name to Abraham, Sarai to Sarah, Jacob to Israel, Simon to Peter, and Saul was transformed into
+ Read More