Salvation in Christ – Justification and Sanctification
Short description of the two aspects of salvation – justification and sanctification – along with my favorite scripture and the Bob Dylan song Pressing On.
BriRants
Brian’s ravings on a variety of topics – social, political, religious, etc.
Reflections on Dakota
I wrote this BriRant as the prairie wind blasted our travel trailer while we camped one evening on our return from the Great Plains to the Great Northwest Woods during our road trip last Autumn. Our time in the Dakotas affected my spirit deeply. History teaches that I am certainly … More…
One Life
I had never read the full text of C.T. Studd’s famous poem “One Life.” Nor did I know anything of this great man of God’s exemplary life.
America – In Rebellion Against Her Creator
My response to a comment made on another BriRant claiming that America was founded as a Christian nation but has rebelled against God and lost her God-given blessings.
Information, Misinformation, and Disinformation – The Dearth of Actionable Intelligence Amid a Glut of Data
I bemoan the fact that there is no means to objectively determine the truth of an idea outside my realm of personal expertise due to the prevalence of hidden agendas and dishonorable motivations among those from whom I might seek answers.
Who’s Number Three? Wait… Don’t tell me…
Pondering the possible motivations behind the recent impeachment debacle.
I’ll Keep My Third-World Toilet, Thanks
Response to someone who called the USA a third-world toilet.
Another Memorable Memorial Day
Rant pertaining to Memorial Day, and how it has largely been memorable over my career by not having the day off.
Also, a little talk about the missing man.
Bye Bye For Now, Facebook
Why I’m going to be ignoring Facebook for a while, and maybe turning it off for good.
Are Prejudice and Discrimination Inherently Wrong?
Exploring the idea that discrimination against certain behaviors in the conduct of business and life is not necessarily immoral even when based upon personal prejudice, and may in fact be a loving Christian’s only valid moral position.