Author Archives: Quill

“Write the vision and make it plain, so that those who read it may run with it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, and at the end it will speak and not lie; even though it may tarry, wait for it, for it will surely come. (Hab. 2:2, 3) Although the appointedContinue reading ““Where Faith Abounds””

“Life without war is impossible, either in nature or in grace. And whether physical, mental or spiritual, the fact is that the basis of all life is antagonism.” (Chambers) In following the warriors road, many of our Veterans have become its victims, attested to by the simple fact of the rising number of PTSD casesContinue reading “The Refreshing”

The question of moral duplicity often arises in relation to war, particularly when it comes to the political end-game, with the debacle of the US and Allied forces withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 serving as a prime example. Apart from leaving an untold number of Afghan allies literally hanging, not the mention the billions ofContinue reading “Cause and Effect”

“When the Most High divided mankind, he set the boundaries of their lands according to the number of those in his heavenly court.  (Deut. 32:8 NLT)  Regarding the above reference, some may find it of interest to note that while the majority of biblical translations regarding Deut. 32:8 are consistent with the Hebrew translation, whichContinue reading “Conflict of Nations”

“…For I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generations of those who hate me.” (Ex. 20:5)     While we find echoes concerning the doctrine of “original sin” in the preceding verse, note that the object of the sentenceContinue reading “Duck and Cover”

“Pride is the deification of self, and among the majority of Christians this is not along the line of a Pharisee, but that of a publican.” (Chambers) What does faith demand? When asked, most Christians will respond by saying–”Oh, I’m no saint!” And yet, while the life of a saint need not be a crucifixionContinue reading ““Pride and Prejudice””

“After Thirteen Heavens of Decreasing Choice and Nine Hells of Increasing Doom, the Tree of Life will blossom with a fruit never before known in The Creation — The New Spirit of Man.” (Zapotec prophecy) Having spent most of my young-adult years living on a Rez. in the inter-mountain region of the American west, IContinue reading “The Return of the Corn”

And he spoke to him as if to a knight embarking on a holy quest, saying: “…Make every effort in adding virtue to faith; for with it your spiritual knowledge will increase, as well as self-control and steadfastness, which in turn will produce godliness.” (2 Pet. 1:5)   For those who have set their sightsContinue reading “A Knights Errand”

“The foundation of totalitarianism is an ideology made of lies.” (Solzhenitsyn) “The problem with people is that they will do anything which serves their own best interests, whether out of fear or greed.” For example, in the years preceding the rise of Nazism in Germany one thing was certain, the Church of Luther had becomeContinue reading “Reclining in the Shadow of the Reich”

“It was fitting for God, in whom and through whom all things were made, that in bringing many sons to glory He should therefore make the Captain of their salvation perfect through suffering. (Heb. 2:10) “Ave Imperator, morituri te salutano.” I see before me the Gladiator lie: He leans upon his hand–his manly brow ConsentsContinue reading “One Has Risen”