Revelation’s Rhapsody During trying times – when facing tribulations, troubles, tumultuous trials – people often turn to the Book of Revelation for a peek into the future (perhaps because they don’t know a palm reader or Gypsy lady with a…
Author: Rick Deighton
What Do I Believe about The Second Coming of Christ, The Rapture, The Millennium?
What Do I Believe About the Second Coming of Christ, The Rapture, The Millennium? First – I am not committed to any of the classic doctrines of understanding eschatology (especially about millennium). Why? Because I notice flaws in each of…
Concerning the VP Debate and Abortion
Concerning the V.P. Debate and Abortion I believe that Vice President Mike Pence did a great job in his debate with Kamala Harris on October 7, in spite of the fact that Susan Page (the moderator) repeatedly tried to shut…
To Vote or Not to Vote
I have heard and read repeatedly that a huge portion of the “evangelical voting block” in USA does not vote. Why not? Partially because many of these voters don’t like either candidate, or because many believers don’t want to get…
Anchored Through Prayer and Trust in God
Anchored Through Prayer and Trust in God I have mentioned before that Della and I are serving on the Eagle Christian Church prayer team. Here is a copy of the message we received on 8-31-20: “Dear Prayer Warriors, I don’t…
Speak Now, or Forever Hold Your Peace
“Speak Now, Or Forever Hold Your Peace!” Have you heard these words before? Do they make you think of a wedding? I would say, “yes,” if you asked me that question, but for now, I want you to think of…
The Power of Focus
The Power of Focus Last month we launched our prayer letter with the heading, “Faithfully Fine-Tuning Our Focus.” This month we are building on the theme of focus, especially looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our Faith, Who…
Faithfully Fine-tuning our Focus
Faithfully Fine-Tuning our Focus I believe that it was Bob Russell I first heard use the phrase, “keeping the main thing the main thing.” It is a valid (and much-needed) principle for living life to its fullest and fulfilling the…
The Encouragement of Christ’s Love, Hope, Peace & Joy
The Encouragement of Christ’s Love, Hope, Peace & Joy During these stay home days, we are trying to keep in touch with our friends and co-workers overseas (as well as here in USA) and to be an encouragement to them.…
What Rocks Your World?
What Rocks Your World? On Tuesday, about 6:00 p.m., March 31, I was in my favorite chair reading, when George Swanson called. He was choked up and having difficulty speaking as he told me that his wife, Evelyn, was seriously…