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Are Undocumented Immigrants Criminals?

There is one misdemeanor for the point of entry. This is found in 8 U.S.C. §1325(a). However, it is not a continuing crime under federal law. It is like when you drive 31 in a 30 in Texas and many…

By David | February 17, 2017 | Immigration, Law, Theology | 1 Comment |
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This Country is Not Your House, But What If It Was?

I have repeatedly read and heard the argument that having open borders is like having no locks on your house. Letting immigrants come in unfettered is like letting them squat in your house and eat all the food in your…

By David | November 24, 2016 | Christianity, Immigration, Politics | No Comments |
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Redeeming Lasting Impressions

I learned last night of the passing of one of my junior high teachers. He didn’t die recently. Someone just happened to mention him in a Facebook discussion. He did die young – not much older than I am now. I…

By David | March 4, 2015 | Christianity | 1 Comment |
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What a Difference a Few Years Make

Islam is 600 years younger than Christianity. It may not be surprising that Islamic theology in relationship to the Qur’an is 600 years (or maybe less) behind Christianity’s relationship to the Bible. Much has been made of President Obama’s inclusion of the…

By David | February 24, 2015 | Christianity, History | No Comments |
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Of the Increase of His Government

For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of…

By David | December 21, 2014 | Christianity, Theology | No Comments |
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The Labels I Wear

Not infrequently, people ask me what variety of Christian I am. Some of them know why Christians have identifying labels and others don’t know the reasons behind them, but they all know that the labels are there. I have been…

By David | December 12, 2014 | Christianity, Theology | No Comments |
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What Must We Do?

The previous post was entitled, “What Must I Do?”. While still looking at the same Gospel reading, Matthew 25:31-46 (which I will not quote in full again – see the previous post or Bible Gateway or your YouVersion app or…

By David | November 25, 2014 | Christianity, Theology | No Comments |
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What Must I Do?

In the cycle of the Church Year, the last Sunday before the beginning of Advent and the start of the new cycle is the Sunday of the of Christ the King. It serves as a bit of a review of what we’ve…

By David | November 23, 2014 | Christianity | 1 Comment |
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Bargaining and Wrestling

The biblical patriarch Jacob was opportunist. He took advantage of his brother Esau’s weak character and bought the birthright inheritance on the cheap for a bowl of stew. He took advantage of his father Isaac’s poor sensory perception and got…

By David | October 26, 2014 | Christianity, Worship | No Comments |
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Fly Like An Eagle

I want to fly like an eagle To the sea Fly like an eagle Let my spirit carry me I want to fly like an eagle Till I’m free I’ve always like this song. Classic 70’s rock. A little liberal,…

By David | July 13, 2014 | Immigration, Law, Politics | 1 Comment |
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