Meaning of the word church “The significance of the term ekklesia is often understated by modern researchers and modern Christians alike. Within today’s Christian church, the ekklesia is often translated simply as “church.” While the term church is derived from ekklesia, it is not a direct translation. Translating to church results in the term ekklesia …
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Church leaders who simply follow government guidelines do not exercise leadership; they exercise ‘followship’, they are practical ‘sheep’.
Church leaders who follow the leadership examples of the two notorious strip clubs in San Diego County, California will develop knowledge-based, practical plans to preserve our First Amendment civil rights.
Under emergency conditions, governments will direct facility owners and government property managers to specific actions that may or may not actually address the threatening pathogen of the day. The way to overcome uninformed or low-information governing authorities entails self education, education of others, and the principle of appeal to authority.
Earlier this year, we treated our youngest granddaughter to a winter event at a resort in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
While parking, a nearby carbon-monoxide (CO) sensor caught my eye. This is what I saw.
Sharp divisions between the major political camps are irresolute because politicians are driven by beliefs, rumors, conjecture, and false information. Businesses, on the other hand, are driven by honest and accurate data. Our national debt now approaches $28 trillion. How high is up? If possible to stack 27.8 trillion $1 bills, 7.9 stacks could be …
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There are nominally 75,708.24 drops of water per gallon, depending on surface tension. A drop of water is nominally 1/96th a teaspoon or 0.05 milliliters. Drop defined: noun – a small quantity of liquid that falls or is produced in a more or less spherical mass; a liquid globule Droplet defined: noun – a little …
Brief History Cattle baron, George W. Fulton constructed a Second Empire-style mansion in Rockport, Texas (USA) where it overlooks Aransas Bay (Gulf of Mexico). The Fultons constructed their mansion between 1874 and 1877. Following George’s death, his widow moved away. It served as private residence and restaurant until 1976 when the State of Texas purchased …
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The Greek philosopher Heraclitus (500 BC) theorized that everything is in continuous flux. Truly, he was way ahead of his time. Here are some points to ponder. Point #1 The Chandler Wobble, a movement in Earth’s axis of rotation that causes latitude to vary with a period of about 433 days. If you travel to the Arctic and attempt …
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With respect to the SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic, whether individual fears are knowledge-based or based on misinformation, we must deal with those fears intelligently, respectfully, and compassionately. Rumors and misinformation abound. Experts are everywhere. What is an expert? There is the dictionary definition: a person who has special skill or knowledge in a particular field. The challenge …
Bureaucrats are making decisions to “keep us safe” but doing nothing to keep us from going bankrupt, losing jobs, and facing foreclosures. Businessmen make great decisions on the operation of governments; bureaucrats do not make good decisions on the operation of businesses.
It’s past time for businessmen and women to lead the politicians.
John N. White