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Freedom

by Don and Joy Veinot | Jun 30, 2022 | Freedom, Independence Day, Law of Moses, Servanthood

Mel Gibson’s 1995 epic Braveheart is basically about human freedom, how precious it is, and how very much it sometimes costs. The film is based on the life of the late 13th-century warrior, Sir William Wallace. Disclaimer: Since most people alive today were not yet...

Heroes in the Background

by Don and Joy Veinot | Dec 30, 2021 | Angels, Christmas, Despair, Hero, Prayer warrior, Servanthood, Suicide

The Christmas film classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, and a host of others, is, as most of us are aware, the story of a decent man who does not realize the tremendous impact his life has had for the good on those around him. Although...

Somebody is Watching

by Don and Joy Veinot | Mar 25, 2021 | Discernment, Discipleship, Forgiveness, Gospel, Grace, Servanthood

Our friend and brother Poray Casimer’s funeral was this past Friday. Haille Martin gave the eulogy, which he titled, “Somebody is Watching.” It was very heartwarming and certainly, the idea that “Somebody is Watching” our lives have important implications for living...

Freedom and Obligation

by Don and Joy Veinot | Jul 18, 2019 | Freedom, Gospel, Grace, Salvation, Sanctification, Servanthood

The Apostle Paul wrote to the church in Galatia to address some very important issues which they had forgotten – Christian freedom chief among them. Along with that, he also laid out some obligations of the Christian life. As I considered the celebration of the birth...

Everything Old Is New Again

by Don and Joy Veinot | Feb 7, 2019 | Abortion, Evangelism, Infanticide, Morality, Pagan Celebrations, Paganism, Servanthood, Slavery

In last week’s blog, Changing Laws or Changing Hearts?, we addressed the issue of our changing culture. We pointed out that political action does not seem able to stem the rising tide of pagan thought that is sweeping our nation and, indeed, the world. We also pointed...