Commentary

Webster’s dictionary describes Eternity as; “Continuance without end. Infinite time, without beginning or end.” That’s a hard question to wake up to at night with this on your mind! I guess, I’m getting to that age when my body says I don’t need all those hours of sleep, but my mind still keeps wandering racing to find answers. How long is eternity and how long is forever?

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MITCH NEEDS TO GO

In a few days, Mitch McConnell will be 82 years old and it is time for him to go. The Senate Minority Leader is out of touch with Republican voters and is doing his party serious damage. He recently got behind the clumsy border bill, which quickly blew up in Congress because it really did not solve anything and which most of his party did not want.

Recently, Kate Steinle was killed by a criminal migrant who was deported five times before he took her life. A bill was drawn up which would have incarcerated any foreign national who defied deportation for five years, McConnell refused to put it up for stand-alone vote, so it died.

If republican senators don’t remove him from a leadership position, the party will continue to suffer. Right now, according to the polls. Americans have a poor opinion of the GOP

LOUISIANA’S SALES TAX

There is a period of time, that will happen on the earth, which is known as the Great Tribulation. This will be after the Rapture, an event when Jesus comes to collect all Christian believers who belong to Him, those that are alive will be transported from earthly state to an eternal state. They will not experience death. Those that are dead in Christ will be resurrected and given their glorified bodies. The Great Tribulation will be a time of horror and judgment upon the earth that will be unmatched by any other time in human history. While the Tribulation will last for a full 7-year Jeremiah calls the second half “The Time of Jacobs Trouble.” John calls it “The Great Tribulation” The book of Revelations describes the events that will take place during this time. Man’s dominion over the earth will be seized by Satan. One of the things mentioned are the seven trumpets. What are they?

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GROUNDWORK FOR SPECIAL SESSION

Gov. Jeff Landry’s administration began laying the groundwork for a crime-focused special session. Some of the recommended goals include: . . . .Enhancing data collection and sharing including information related to juvenile justice; . . . . Addressing “truth in sentencing” in part by eliminating good time earned before sentencing and revamping the parole system to provide a more structured transition back to society; . . . . Implementing a range for bail based on the crime and require judges to list reasons for deviating from that schedule; . . . . Greatly expanding drug courts; . . . . Ensuring offenders are “making victims whole”. Of course, legislators have their own priorities related to crime and punishment. We’ll have to wait to see what they are.

BIRTHS & ABORTION

“But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” Matthew 24:36 “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by His own authority.” Acts 1:7 “Therefore, you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” Luke 12:40 “A sword and a drought upon her (Euphrates) waters that they may be dried up! For this is a land of images, and they are mad over idols.” Jeremiah 50:36 The Bible definitely does not encourage us to attempt to discover the timing of Jesus’ return. But it does say that we are to “keep watch” and “be ready.” Doomsayers have been trying to predict the end since the beginning of time. One I remember was the Mayan calendar that was supposed to end in 2012? Wrong!

by National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens

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BORDER CRISIS

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has accused the federal government of breaching “the compact between the United States and the states” as relates to border security. His statement follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that allowed the Border Patrol to cut or remove razor wire installed by Texas along the U.S.- Mexico border. He further stated that the United States has a constitutional duty to enforce federal laws protecting States, including immigration law on the books now.

1 Corinthians 4:1 “Let a man so account of us, as of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful.”

In the time of Christ’s earthly ministry, stewards were common in Jewish households of businessmen who had to be gone from home for extended periods of time in order to conduct business. Whether it be a large farm or traveling to distant cities and lands to promote his endeavors whatever they may be. The steward was the master mouthpiece in his absence over the household in its entirety. This stewardship included the raising and educating the children and every facet of running a household including dispensing of funds to pay all expenses for the family business. The steward had the final say in all matters in the absence of the master. This includes discipline for the household servants and children alike.

by Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Can Someone Work While Collecting Social Security Disability?

Psalm 14:1, 53:1 “The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”

Fool “A person with little or no judgment, common sense, wisdom, a silly person; simpleton.”

An impious person who has no perception of ethical or religious truth. The meaning of this text is not “unintelligent people do not believe in God, but rather “sinful people do not believe in God”. It is a terrible thing to deny God, and a denial of God is often accomplished by a corrupt lifestyle. This Scripture goes on to list some other characteristics of the irreligious. “They are corrupt; their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.” Psalm 14:1-7 is a study of the depravity of mankind.