Position Papers
October 19, 2022, michaelbray Actors in the Kingdom: selections, Apostasy Cowardice or Buffoonery, Character - or not, Ecclesiastical Matters, Family Matters, Position Papers,
12 Sept., 2022 Do you love Truth, Justice, and Righteousness? “Good,” to those who answer “Yes!” Now, do you hate that which contradicts them? (I.e. lies, crime, and general wickedness?) What do you do about that which you love? You adore, nurture, care for, and encourage such. And that which you hate? You despise, shun, […]
October 19, 2022, michaelbray Character - or not, Citizenship, Lamentations, Liberty, Position Papers,
They buy up houses or land and invest nothing in development, beautification, improvement – to the chagrin of the neighbors who must endure the disparaging condition of the degrading property. They care, apparently, nothing for their neighbor’s property and their well-being, but seek only their own advancement in wealth. ‘Tis really nothing new. Human depravity […]
October 18, 2022, michaelbray Actors in the Kingdom: selections, Ecclesiastical Matters, Poetry, Position Papers, Salvation,
They all pass away: Youth, possessions, good looks. Children grow up and find their way, And we are left to spend the day Pursuing the same course, But with fewer in the company. And yet that company is not so small! The Church of God is international And full of many members All sharing that […]
October 17, 2022, michaelbray Poetry, Position Papers, Salvation,
We’re all infected with sin; It’s a thing that comes from within. Got to get a grip and control Or it will take on you a mighty toll. Comes to all from brother Adam, That father of all humanity. What a drag his deed did bring To mankind and everything! But were it we, the […]
October 13, 2022, michaelbray Citizenship, Lamentations, Polytheistic Statism v. Christocracy, Position Papers,
It used to be that we had two major legitimate political parties in America. Both were within the boundaries of standard Christian morality: one favored bigger government and the expenditure of tax money for “the needy”(as defined variously by differing opinions; the other favored leaving the citizens’ money with each citizen to care for himself […]
October 13, 2022, michaelbray Apologetics, Apostasy Cowardice or Buffoonery, Poetry, Position Papers, Salvation, Terrorism - of God and Men,
‘Twas Sophocles who said “There is one God, in truth but one Who made the heavens and earth.” And it was Aeschylus who declared “Tremble: for He is Lord Omnipotent And this glory is of God Most High.” Yes, the ancient pagan poets knew Of one God, through and through! That truth is in the […]
October 12, 2022, michaelbray Family Matters, Position Papers,
Some Practical, Earthly Counsel for the Common Man: When you trying to scoop out ice cream for the family and/or guests, use a big (or regular) fork! So much easier! You dig right in with easy penetration and pull out that ice cream as abundantly as any laboriously-driven spoon! Oh . . . it works! […]
October 12, 2022, michaelbray Apostasy Cowardice or Buffoonery, Lamentations, Position Papers, Salvation,
God does indeed “divorce” those persons who continue in sin. He hates to reject them, but He must. Holiness, His nature, requires it. He must remain forever the one, true, holy God. He will properly judge sinners with what they deserve – hell (eternal punishment, separation from Himself, and this goes on forever). It is […]
October 12, 2022, michaelbray Apologetics, Character - or not, Citizenship, Family Matters, Position Papers, Salvation,
“Balance” comes to mind as the ever-all solution to most problems. Selfishness may be at the root of both conditions. Why do we marry? And why divorce? We seek our own benefit, joy and wellbeing. Bottom line is the pursuit of our own good. But we must also seek justice with the glory of God […]
October 11, 2022, michaelbray Actors in the Kingdom: selections, Character - or not, Citizenship, Political Ministry of the Churches of God, Polytheistic Statism v. Christocracy, Position Papers, Terrorism - of God and Men,
What if all Muslims were taken away (“raptured” out o’ here!)? What impact would that have upon the world? Good? Bad? Might depend upon where and what the alternatives were. Under a Godless tyrant it might be good to have some Muslim comrades to resist him. So some places would fare worse. Similarly countries dominated […]