On Pension Problems in the South Bay

How many people does it take to screw in a light bulb?This joke always hinges on the persons doing the screwing.Another joke, more sober and serious in content than preparing an appliance:How long does it take a city council to negotiate a reasonable contract with...

Response to "Protester Views Occupy LA"

I am appalled at Jeff Dietrich's blatant misuse of scripture to justify the unconscionable and unscrupulous Occupy Everywhere movement.When Jesus told His disciples that "except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter the kingdom of...

Reflections on "My Utmost" December 17 Part II

"The majority of people think of themselves as being completely moral, and have no sense of need for the gospel. It is God who creates this sense of need in a human being, but that person remains totally unaware of his need until God makes Himself evident. Jesus...

Reflections on "My Utmost" December 17

"The gospel of God creates the sense of need for the gospel. Is the gospel hidden to those who are servants already? No, Paul said, “But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not...

Reflections on "My Utmost" December 16 Part II

"Always distinguish between God’s order and His permissive will, i.e., His providential purpose towards us. God’s order is unchangeable; His permissive will is that with which we must wrestle before Him."We do not have to worry about knowing His will. We...