There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. (Proverbs 14:12)

The deception is real. There is a cloud of darkness over most people's eyes that extends deep into their brains. Not that they are unintelligent - but what do most people use their intelligence for? Nothing, usually (I speak not only from my observations of others, but from personal experience as well). While there are horrors and tragedies aplenty, we humans wander around in this fog of endless entertainment, empty amusement, but isn't it really just a way to numb the pain and hide from reality? 

Is it necessary to focus on the "proper" name of God? Why do some focus on this almost to the point of obsession? Certainly scripture points to the importance of reverencing the name of the Lord, but is there really only one acceptable term by which we are to refer to God? Let us begin by taking a look at some history on the subject of biblical translation, and then we'll look at scripture.

Known popularly in our day as "Turkey Day", Thanksgiving Day is often associated with Pilgrims, Turkeys, Indians, football and a kick-off of the holiday shopping season. But to many, its decidedly Christian origins and intentions remain somewhat of a mystery.

Why did the early church celebrate the Lord's Supper as a true Holy Meal?
What are the future-oriented, prophetic aspects of the Lord's Supper?
What role does the Lord's Supper play in persuading Jesus to return?
How does the Lord's Supper create unity within a body of believers?

The meal is potluck, or as we jokingly say, "pot-providence." Everyone brings food to share with everyone else.  When the weather is nice, all the food is placed on a long folding table outside.  A chest full of ice sits beside the drink table.   Kids run wildly around.

He caused his children to pass through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom: also he observed times, and used enchantments, and used witchcraft, and dealt with a familiar spirit, and with wizards: he wrought much evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger. 2 Chronicles 33:6

To get a basic understanding of Halloween, we"ll need to look at several time periods in history, including the commonly known aspects of Druidic and Celtic rituals.  But what many people may not realize is that these pagan worship practices date back much further than the Druids and Celts.  The origins of these practices can be traced back to the worship practices of the Syrians and Phoenicians in their ceremonies to honor the false god known as "Baal" (also known as Molech or Bel).

Recently there has been an alarming phenomenon in American culture – teen-age rebellion. In Evangelical Christianity an estimated 85% of youth raised in Christian homes will depart from their parents faith within a year of leaving home. Sadly, this gives evidence that most were never genuinely converted nor rooted and grounded in the faith to begin with. Contrary to popular opinion teen-age rebellion is neither normal nor acceptable. If your teenager doesn't want to be around you, is lazy, unmotivated, uninterested, and ignorant of basic biblical truth -

The Bible teaches that mankind, in his most perfect state, is designed (and has a primary duty to) dress the garden and to till, manage and overcome the land – for the pleasure and provision of man, and for the Glory of God.  Man's duty then, apart and above all other duties, is to manage the Creation for God's glory, for "The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein" (Psalms 24:1).  The first hint of any commandment or duty given to man in the Bible is from the first chapter of Genesis:

Here's a truth: The more thoroughly people are brainwashed, the less they believe they're brainwashed.

And consider this: When you're raised in an insane environment and you have no points of reference outside the insane system, you believe your environment and its values to be sane.

At this time of year it's useful to recall what the Founding Fathers had in mind when they declared our independence. Almost all of them were committed to some form of agrarianism.

Agrarians believe that the best society is one composed largely of farmers who work their own land, local tradesmen and independent artisans, bound together in stable, harmonious communities in which citizens know one another as persons, not just roles. Under a regime of self-government, this arrangement offers both the greatest possible scope for the exercise of individual freedom, and the greatest possible incentive to exercise that freedom responsibly.

Obama and the Democrats want "more Americans to contribute today so that all Americans can do better tomorrow." I'm sorry, but I'm already contributing enough, taking into account federal, state, property, school, ad valorem, sales, social security, hotel, entertainment, airline, utility, gasoline, and dozens of other hidden taxes. Taxes on alcohol and cigarettes do not affect me directly since I do not smoke or drink. These taxes, however, still have a deleterious effect on the economy since money is power in the hands of the State. By the way, our health-care crisis is related more to poor health habits — smoking, drinking, and obesity — and bureaucratic regulations that drive up health costs.

Qumran, or However You Spell It, Near the Dead Sea (AP) --

Obama:

1. Selected Rahm Emanuel as chief of staff. Emanuel had a 0% pro-life voting record as a congressman.

2. Chose Tom Daschle to head the Department of Health and Human Services. As Senate majority leader, Daschle was a leading advocate for pro-abortion laws and policies. Daschle later withdrew his name from consideration.