Category Archives: government

PAYING TAXES/RECEIVING BENEFITS/AND OTHER MUSINGS

Posted on February 7, 2020 by

HEY YOUNG FELLOW, YOU GOING TO BE ABLE TO PAY FOR YOUR GRANDMA AND YOU? My first retirement (teacher’s) began 29 years ago; my second (social security) about 25 years ago.  I remember when I had to start paying SS … Continue reading →

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WHY I AM A CAPITALIST

Posted on November 1, 2018 by

Some principles apply in either Capitalism or Socialism. 1.“render unto Caesar” Mark 12:17 2.  Romans 17:1  (obey authorities because they have been instituted by God) 3.  All work should be done “unto the Lord.”  Ephesians 6:7 ESV Rendering service … as … Continue reading →

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REBUILD FENCES

Posted on July 22, 2016 by

The old fence is frail But serves nobly as a reminder – boundaries matter. ********** Fences are built to keep danger away as well as to keep safety within, or they may keep danger within and provide safety without.  Either way … Continue reading →

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I’M OKAY, TOO BAD ABOUT YOU

Posted on October 15, 2015 by

Hezekiah is generally remembered as a Godly king; however, the last verse relating to his story as told by Isaiah is a very sad commentary about his later days.  Isaiah tells of the bondage to come “And some of your … Continue reading →

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