Position Papers
April 29, 2020, michaelbray Apologetics, Political Ministry of the Churches of God, Position Papers,
On the nature of the Church, comprehending each local church as “The Church” as well – compositely – as each in unity as a singular Church inclusive of but not under the Bishop of Rome, I offer some early liturgies and other witnesses taken from The Ante-Nicene Fathers (Roberts and Donaldson, T.T & Clark, Vol. […]
April 28, 2020, michaelbray Actors in the Kingdom: selections, Civil Disobedience, Defending the Defenders, Political Ministry of the Churches of God, Position Papers,
28 April, 2020 “Empathy is our lifeline here. It’s what will get us to the other side. Let’s use it to redirect our attention toward what matters most, reconsider our priorities, and find ways to better remake the world in the image of our hopes.” So says Michelle Obama. https://news.yahoo.com/michelle-obama-documentary-becoming-premiere-170014157.html . Yeah, she got herself […]
April 14, 2020, michaelbray Actors in the Kingdom: selections, Environment/Creation, Lamentations, Political Ministry of the Churches of God, Position Papers,
14 April, 2020 To the extent that we might (yea without special claim to prophetic insights) interpret this Corona Virus – albeit by the help of sound theological outlook – to be a genuine plague brought to us personally by the Almighty, it would behoove us to take stock of our national self and consider […]
April 9, 2020, michaelbray Apologetics, Environment/Creation, Lamentations, Position Papers,
9 April, 2020 The AIDS plague was sodomy-specific; the Corona plague is a general judgment for a nation which continues to tolerate sodomy and abortion. Such is the interpretation I offer. I do not claim to prophesy; I proclaim a reasonable Biblical assessment. The Almighty is active in history; He responds to the actions of […]
March 30, 2020, michaelbray Character - or not, Poetry, Position Papers,
As there are niggard Negroes There are many-a witless Whites. It matters not the label One levies upon another, Rather the character of the soul Whether rich in deeds of justice Or full with feigned benevolence. Make a case for a race that is pure! But who will endure When the scrutiny of the Almighty […]
March 24, 2020, michaelbray Family Matters, Poetry, Political Ministry of the Churches of God, Position Papers, Wilmington Ohio,
Wilmington? Or Waifton? Vagrants, derelicts, and fools Got no interest in tools. Let the homeless volunteer, Then give them a beer. Not free meals, no deals. Like treats? Off your seats. No work, no eats. Let the bum beware: Come to Wilmington And get a stare If all you do is glare At the chance […]
March 24, 2020, michaelbray Political Ministry of the Churches of God, Position Papers, Wilmington Ohio,
24 March, 2020 Let the Churches Get in Order The plague serves as a call to order. Let the church – most important of all organizations in a given community – pray for the people! Ah, but who are “the people”? A good time to address the issue of membership. Figure our who you members […]
March 18, 2020, michaelbray Actors in the Kingdom: selections, Character - or not, Family Matters, Lamentations, Poetry, Position Papers, Terrorism - of God and Men,
18 March, 2020 How may God sanctify us? O let me count the ways Sickness, death, troubles All of our days. How will we fare without The bread and the wine? On what shall we dine? Families must break the bread. ‘Tis the duty of the head To deliver the food That all may be […]
March 16, 2020, michaelbray Apologetics, Position Papers, Terrorism - of God and Men,
16 March, 2020 It is a plague, overdue. Together with “Yahweh worshipers” or “Jesus freaks” or Orthodox or traditional Catholics or conservative Christians who are properly indignant over the national sins of abortion and sodomy and the general flouting of God and His Word, we say a hearty “Amen!” O modern man, who thinks he […]
March 16, 2020, michaelbray Apostasy Cowardice or Buffoonery, Character - or not, Poetry, Political Ministry of the Churches of God, Position Papers, Terrorism - of God and Men,
On the Corona virus and the Gathering of God’s People for the Supper I pray for my bread Whether or not I am dead As a result of eating What I am needing, That life which fills And thrills Our spirits with life Flowing down from Him Through our communion Ever together in union With […]