Politics

Bonhoeffer’s Warning About Christian Nationalism

/ Apostasy, Christianity, Politics

Sylvia and I went to see “Bonhoeffer”, a recommended movie. I cried twice. Modern America and Nazi Germany share unsettling similarities. Hitler exploited Christian Nationalism to convert followers, convincing them to commit horrific atrocities that ultimately led to World War II. Bonhoeffer, a German Protestant pastor, recognized this deception and its devastating consequences. Exploiting Christian […]

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A Way that Seems Right

/ Christianity, Politics

Proverbs 14:12, states, “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death,” This speaks to dangerous decisions fueled by appearances and emotions rather than truth and wisdom, offering a profound insight into the complexities of modern American politics, where actions that seem advantageous or righteous in

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Dual Citizenship

/ Christianity, Holidays, Politics

This month we celebrate with fireworks, parades, and barbeques the 2nd Continental Congress’s ratification of the Declaration of Independence that would lead to the formation of the United States of America, arguably still the best country on Earth. While evidence supporting that position is admittedly waning, it does not change one fact: we are dual

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The Fake vs. Real News

/ Christianity, Education, Politics

Following President Trump’s assertions, it seems “fake news” has become part of our everyday discussions. Let me clarify for you if you haven’t already figured it out: All news coverage is fake. At least to a degree. No more “Just the facts, ma’am.” Media companies (in the core business of entertainment) make money by selling

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Rallying for Peace

/ Christianity, Parables, Politics, Sermons

Last night I was given the honor of being asked to speak at the Porterville Peace Rally. These were my comments. Good evening. My name is Rick Groves. Most of you don’t know me, and all of us are far too complex to nail down in a few words. So, by way of personal introduction,

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Jack-in-the-US

/ Observation, Politics

I craved a milkshake thanks to a post shared by my friend Dana Phillips on how chocolate improves your intelligence. So I went to Jack-in-the-Box to seek out a higher IQ. And I found it. A friendly and sweet chunky Latina lady waited on me as we engaged in pleasant conversation about the Chicken Fajita

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The Two Americas

/ Politics

To my Liberal Friends after the Election (and yes, you are my Friends)… “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light,

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Bondage or Freedom? You Get to Choose…

/ Christianity, Politics

Full Speed Ahead While historically I haven’t gotten too excited about politics, I find myself rather obsessed as of late. Try as I might, I just can’t help being drawn back into a very opinionated position. Here’s why. I care about my planet, my country, and even more about the people around me. I don’t

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