Sometimes trying to stay out of political races can be very hard, especially when your uncle (David Duggan) is involved in a local campaign and the opponent is trying to gain the upper hand by being less than ethical. Of course the other side of this is that it makes you very proud to know that your uncle will not stoop down to practicing the tactics of the opponent. It gives me great pride knowing that my uncle does not have to win a political race in order satisfy an ego that thrives on power. He has always been an honest, hard working, and fair man and no election will change his ethics or core beliefs. Those of you in Blount Co., vote wisely.
As for another person involved in a campaign, I must make some important comments. The only reason why I feel compelled to comment is because Obama is invoking religion while on the campaign trail. His comments use a similar language that most evangelicals are familiar with. But are Obama's beliefs biblical? Is he relying on the ignorance of many individuals in hopes that they will vote for him because he uses a language of religion? I think the answer to this is startling and demands a fight for truth on the part of local churches around the country.
In a previous interview with the Chicago Sun Times Obama said, "I believe there are many paths to the same place, and that is a belief that there is a higher power, a belief that we are connected as a people." Someone please tell me how a correct biblical hermeneutic can come to that conclusion? Does Obama in claiming to be a Christian who believes in many paths not remember Jesus' words in John 14:6? In case we have forgotten, Jesus Himself said, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life no man comes to the Father except through Me." Sounds as if Christ was against this whole universal idea that we all get to the same place through many paths.
In case you're wondering, Obama has responded to this issues which leaves you still scratching your head. Obama's response to the truth of John 14:6 is that it all depends upon how you hear the verse. What??????????????? Since when did the truth of Scripture depend upon the emotional status of Barack Obama? Does this thinking not also open up the possibility that Obama could "accidentily" not hear a word or two in a verse? For example, could this not provide Obama justification in hearing John 14:6 as "I am A way, a truth....." I think this shows that Obama has a very low view of Scripture.
To another issue that involves Obama's Christianity. Here is another Obama quote concerning a tenet of the Christian faith, "I don't presume to have knowledge of what happens after I die. When I tuck in my daughters at night and I feel like I've been a good father to them, and I see that I am transferring values that I got from my mother and that they're kind people and that they're honest people, and they're curious people, that's a little piece of heaven."
If this is his definition of heaven, then he is truly missing the biblical description of what Heaven is. This seems to allude to a works salvation which Martin Luther began a Reformation over. Obviously, Scripture does not share Obama's view that we must work and do good deeds to see Heaven. Heaven can only be found if one has repented of their sins and trusted in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. And yes Senator hell is a real place and people do in fact go there.
sola fidei
Jeremy
Monday, July 21, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008
And then there was day 4
Our hope is that everyone has been enjoying the pictures and the blog entries we have posted this week. There are still more to come! Darren has been a real help throughout the week (he has taken most of the pictures). This blog has been a lot of work, but I hope it has helped you all keep up with what we are doing here in Mississippi.
Today provided a sense of real accomplishment. The walls went up today!!! It's a pretty cool feeling knowing that we started this house from the bottom and have worked our way up. Our group has worked very well together. I have said this before, but I am very proud of how they have served the Lord this week. Not everyone is the best at doing construction work, but on these trips that doesn't matter. All that matters is that everyone does the best they can at accomplishing a common goal. Tommorrow is going to be very exciting.
The Bible School continues to go very well. The kids have a real excitement about them that can be both tiring and contagious. Today they learned about how to use the Bible for their lives. My prayer is that these kids will somehow grab hold of the lessons and songs we have brought to them this week. Please be praying for us tommorrow at the Bible school as we close things out. The kids will be told the Gospel message and we pray hard tonight for those who may come to know Christ.
Jeremy
Today provided a sense of real accomplishment. The walls went up today!!! It's a pretty cool feeling knowing that we started this house from the bottom and have worked our way up. Our group has worked very well together. I have said this before, but I am very proud of how they have served the Lord this week. Not everyone is the best at doing construction work, but on these trips that doesn't matter. All that matters is that everyone does the best they can at accomplishing a common goal. Tommorrow is going to be very exciting.
The Bible School continues to go very well. The kids have a real excitement about them that can be both tiring and contagious. Today they learned about how to use the Bible for their lives. My prayer is that these kids will somehow grab hold of the lessons and songs we have brought to them this week. Please be praying for us tommorrow at the Bible school as we close things out. The kids will be told the Gospel message and we pray hard tonight for those who may come to know Christ.
Jeremy
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
On day number three......
On the third day, God created......just kidding. Today was fun and exciting. The foundation has been completed and today we began putting down the floor at the house. Seeing the progress is very thrilling. I am so proud of our group. They have worked very hard and have complained very little. Each of them has shown a dedication and commitment to the Lord that should be admired. They serve the Lord with gladness, knowing that the public acknowledgment and reward is minimal.
At the construction site, today required alot of hammering and patience (of which sometimes I severely lack). Counting exactly how many nails we put into the structure is virtually impossible. But the task was completed because we all worked together and helped each other out.
The backyard Bible clubs continue to go well. My responsibilities have expanded to picking up kids and then dropping them off. Stable Baptist is building a new sanctuary which is being worked on this week during the same time we are there. It has been interesting to see the progress made on the new building. It is being constructed out of steel and the workers have to use cranes in order to place the steel beams correctly.
We have four different classes going from 9-11 (10-12 for you back home), split up into age groups. We are consistently have around the same number each day, but the ones who attend change each day.
It has been a blessing to see our workers bond with the kids who have been attending. In just 3 days the kids have started to trust and rely on our workers. We have enjoyed being able to tell Bible stories to the little ones, who have very little Bible knowledge. For example, few of them had ever heard of Zachaeus.
Continue to pray for us as we are very tired. But we will continue to press on.
For the pictures, click on the photo below!!!!!!!!
Jeremy
At the construction site, today required alot of hammering and patience (of which sometimes I severely lack). Counting exactly how many nails we put into the structure is virtually impossible. But the task was completed because we all worked together and helped each other out.
The backyard Bible clubs continue to go well. My responsibilities have expanded to picking up kids and then dropping them off. Stable Baptist is building a new sanctuary which is being worked on this week during the same time we are there. It has been interesting to see the progress made on the new building. It is being constructed out of steel and the workers have to use cranes in order to place the steel beams correctly.
We have four different classes going from 9-11 (10-12 for you back home), split up into age groups. We are consistently have around the same number each day, but the ones who attend change each day.
It has been a blessing to see our workers bond with the kids who have been attending. In just 3 days the kids have started to trust and rely on our workers. We have enjoyed being able to tell Bible stories to the little ones, who have very little Bible knowledge. For example, few of them had ever heard of Zachaeus.
Continue to pray for us as we are very tired. But we will continue to press on.
For the pictures, click on the photo below!!!!!!!!
Jeremy
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
On the second day...........
Today was a great day. On the construction site, the group accomplished many things. We have successfully finished the foundation. Concrete has been poured and everything is secure. The plan is to begin the framing part of the house. Hopefully by the time we leave on Saturday morning, there will be a roof on the house.
The weather has been hot! However today we were able to get some relief as a result of clouds and a breeze. It has been very exciting to see everyone participate and help with the construction efforts. This is a perfect picture of how the church should operate. Everyone helping, all working together for a common goal.
Our backyard Bible clubs continue to grow. Today we had more than yesterday and were able to make new contacts for Stable Baptist Church in Saucier. The enthusiasm in the church has found its way to the homes surrounding the congregation. Each day, the kids and students come ready and eager to learn and help. We only have the kids for 2 hours, so our time is valuable but it is well spent. Pray that we will be able to reach some of the students who have been attending. I have a pretty good idea that a couple of them are lost.
The service we did tonight at Robinson Road was tremendous. Our church should be very proud of how are young people (and adults) are serving the Lord on this trip. When we return to the church after a long hot day of work, everyone is exhausted. Yet, the students continue to push on and serve the Lord. It is really an inspiration to me. Keep praying for Squeak. He did another excellent job speaking tonight and he has one more to go. He is very excited about how God is using him.
That's all for now, keep praying for us because the evil one is hard at work. If we let our guard down the slightest bit, discension and division will creep in. All for God's glory!!
sola fidei
Jeremy
The weather has been hot! However today we were able to get some relief as a result of clouds and a breeze. It has been very exciting to see everyone participate and help with the construction efforts. This is a perfect picture of how the church should operate. Everyone helping, all working together for a common goal.
Our backyard Bible clubs continue to grow. Today we had more than yesterday and were able to make new contacts for Stable Baptist Church in Saucier. The enthusiasm in the church has found its way to the homes surrounding the congregation. Each day, the kids and students come ready and eager to learn and help. We only have the kids for 2 hours, so our time is valuable but it is well spent. Pray that we will be able to reach some of the students who have been attending. I have a pretty good idea that a couple of them are lost.
The service we did tonight at Robinson Road was tremendous. Our church should be very proud of how are young people (and adults) are serving the Lord on this trip. When we return to the church after a long hot day of work, everyone is exhausted. Yet, the students continue to push on and serve the Lord. It is really an inspiration to me. Keep praying for Squeak. He did another excellent job speaking tonight and he has one more to go. He is very excited about how God is using him.
That's all for now, keep praying for us because the evil one is hard at work. If we let our guard down the slightest bit, discension and division will creep in. All for God's glory!!
sola fidei
Jeremy
Monday, June 16, 2008
Day #1
Today was crazy. Most first days normally are. Our group is doing construction and backyard Bible clubs in 2 different locations. At the construction site, we placed 18 10x10x16 stilts into a 4 ft. hole. As you can imagine, this is not easy (even with the help of a tractor). If all goes well, we should be laying a floor tommorrow morning and then pouring concrete in the afternoon. We also encountered some road blocks while digging the holes which slowed things down somewhat.
At the backyard Bible club (located at St able Baptist), we had over twenty for the first day. To my surprise there were 6 teenagers who came to help. Everything went well and we are anticipating another great day the kids.
Squeak did a great job in his first message tonight. He was nervous, but did well. I look forward to seeing him develop in this area as he continues to grow in ministry. Spoken For, the puppets, and the band led our first Family night service at Robinson Road. I am very proud of everything we accomplished on the first day, and I look forward to tommorrow!!
See the post below for the Mission Trip pictures
Jeremy
At the backyard Bible club (located at St able Baptist), we had over twenty for the first day. To my surprise there were 6 teenagers who came to help. Everything went well and we are anticipating another great day the kids.
Squeak did a great job in his first message tonight. He was nervous, but did well. I look forward to seeing him develop in this area as he continues to grow in ministry. Spoken For, the puppets, and the band led our first Family night service at Robinson Road. I am very proud of everything we accomplished on the first day, and I look forward to tommorrow!!
See the post below for the Mission Trip pictures
Jeremy
Sunday, June 15, 2008
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