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I served in the military to be able to get my college courses paid for.

Yes, my dear wife was alive at those times. My dear wife passed away in January 2019.

When I lived in the Philippines from 2006 - 2019 I went through two super typhoons 2013/14. In 2013 the death toll was over 6300 souls. My dear departed wife got us through those storms.

I do not attend a church. I was brought up an Episcopalian. My parents did not like it when the church accepted homosexuality. They stopped going to church. My dear departed wife was a Catholic. I would attend services there now and then. I now stay in my room and study the Bible. I think...

But where are the clowns Send in the clowns Don't bother, they're here

Prayers!!

Well living in California I have seen quite a few changes. They have what is called a fire season that has burned away acres of land. Now this year a lot of rain bring a lot landslides and several feet of snow burying houses.

They still seem to be arguing about climate change! Even though it seems to be here.

I read that climate change creating warmer waters help cyclones last longer.

I have been watching it on tropical tidbits. I have relatives in the Philippines and keep an eye on the storms/earthquakes.

Yes, I know. How does a Christian do that?

How does one "mortify"? "Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry" (Col. 3:5).

?? “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone" (Mark 10:18).

Science changes! The accepted views of science knowledge can change over time. Changes can result from new science observations, but can also be affected by social, political or religious convictions. To develop a deeper understanding, students need to investigate the context of the time in...

No! But I'm sure there were murders. That is why they had the 6th Commandment.

Not sure. I believe in making sure they have reliable evidence. Have executions really deterred murder. A number of these people have mental problems. Some have even committed suicide after their crime.

I remember when DNA was beginning to be used for evidence for crimes. A 190 people on death row since 1973 were cleared. Need to be sure to have correct evidence for a death penalty.

"Then he will pray to God, and He will accept him, So that he may see His face with joy, And He will restore His righteousness to that person" (Job 33:26).

Pray to be Accepted!

"Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry" (Colossians 3:5). Commentaries I have read describe the earthly nature. But not much on how to put it to death.