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Voting Christian Values

This article was published in the Church of God Evangel (Fall 2024). At the time, I received criticism claiming that I was promoting a woke agenda. I found that ridiculous on two counts. First, the article faithfully reflects the practical commitments of the Church of God. Second, my politics are right of center. I post the article here as a reminder should always be careful not to bow before the politics of this world. 

As we near the upcoming elections, we must give serious thought to what it means to exercise the vote. Many Christians throughout the world live in countries with democratic governments in which citizens are given a voice in national policies by virtue of the vote. This is not the case in all countries, and this has not been the norm throughout history. Voting should not be taken for granted. Continue reading “Voting Christian Values”

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To Boldly Go

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy inspired the nation:

We choose to go to the moon. We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win.

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In Memory of William Edward “Bill” Tomberlin

December 1, 1927 – October 7, 2025

On the first day of December in 1927, Charlie and Mary Tomberlin welcomed their first son. They wanted to give him a strong name. Parents often give names to children that reflect strong character. Charlie’s father was named Judge Mershon; and his grandfather was named Major Dobby. Those names reflected wisdom and leadership. Charlie and Mary named their newborn son William Edward. The name William means “strong-willed warrior.” The name Edward means “prosperous guardian.” Both names were introduced to the English world by renown 11th century kings – William the Conqueror and Edward the Confessor. A boy given the name William Edward was expected to have royal character. Bill lived up to his names. He was a prince of a man.

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