Darrell Brooks has a fool for a client. Do you? Read on to learn why I make the assertion and ask you, the reader, the question. Lincoln's Famous Quote Prior to becoming the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln was a lawyer. We have no shortage of memorable quotes from the man most consider to be one of, if not the greatest presidents in American history. I … [Read more...]
Heckled on the Way Home: Anonymous No More
Something happened not long ago--something that filled me with joy and showed me that I cannot live an anonymous Christian life. Heckled on the Way Home Caleb and I enjoyed lunch and a couple of games of chess at our local mall. We were celebrating Caleb's upcoming 15th birthday. Caleb is one of the younger members of our church. We were heading westbound on Kimberly Road, … [Read more...]
Something to Think About: Your Estate Sale is Comin’!
As I took Roxy for a walk yesterday, I saw parked cars lining both sides of a street. A small roadside sign in the distance read "Estate Sale." The Last of the Spirits The scene unfolding before me took my mind to a couple of places. The first place, I will discuss shortly. the second place was to a similar scene in Charles Dickens's classic work, "A Christmas Carol." Mrs. … [Read more...]
Stop and Talk Podcast: Premiere Episode!
Well, I've done it again. I've started another podcast. This one is called "Stop and Talk." Here's where you can listen to the premiere episode. On Sermon Audio On YouTube From the Episode Introduction Hello. My name is Tony Miano. Welcome to the “Stop and Talk” podcast. I am a member of Grace Fellowship Church—a Reformed Baptist church in Davenport, Iowa. I have … [Read more...]
Tetelestai, “It is Finished!”: Jesus Does Not Need Your Help
Jesus' words, "Tetelestai," "It is finished," appear only twice in the New Testament--John 19:28 and John 19:30. "After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), 'I thirst.' A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to his mouth. When Jesus had received the sour wine, he … [Read more...]
Immaculate Conception: The Roman Catholic Church is Wrong
Roman Catholics believe Mary was born without original sin and lived a sinless life. They call it the "Immaculate Conception." The Bible says otherwise. The Immaculate Conception The origin of the false doctrine of the Immaculate Conception dates back to sometime during the progressive development of Roman Catholic tradition. Early church fathers stopped short of calling her … [Read more...]
Thankful: What Tops My List in 2021
It is not hyperbole. To be sure, it is an understatement. I have much for which to be thankful to God, in 2021. Thankful in 2021: A Diverse List Of course, every day the Lord gives me opportunities to be thankful, even during moments of concern (Philippians 4:5-8). However, here is a short list of things for which I am thankful this year. The announcement of not one, but … [Read more...]