• When Did Jesus Die?

    If we work the math forward from Daniel’s prophecy in Daniel 9:25-26, the “seven weeks and sixty-two weeks” conclude with the triumphal entry of Jesus on March 30, AD 33, which would have been Monday Nisan 10 in the Passion Week. Four days later would take us to Friday, April 3rd, AD 33.

  • Roman Catholics Conflate Justification With Sanctification

    LET’S CLARIFY MERITIVE AND SALVING A response to Catholics who say they are saved by faith and that good works are not salvific and meritorious. Your denomination teaches that the practice of good works is necessary for salvation and that the Christian under the influence of grace deserves for himself and others the graces to…

  • The Lord’s Supper: The Real Presence of Christ

    I used to believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Lord’s Supper (communion). I now believe the Lord is present, but not in a physical way, rather it is spiritual. Communion is spiritual food to nourish our souls. I held to the Roman Catholic view that during consecration the bread and wine become…

  • Vietnam

    To the soldiersOf VietnamI wish youA sincere salaam You bravely foughtThe NVA and VC tooYet when you came homeMany people eschewed you You battledIn humid jungles far awayWhy did the war happenI cannot say Over 50,000 of youDied in combatThese Americans sacrificed their livesYet, not a single diplomat These gallant boysWere still teensInstead of having…

  • My Best Friend

    Vi is so dreamilyShe is compassionate and carefree Vi helps my itchy bumIt’s better than rum Vi washes my legs and feetHer loving kindness can’t be beat Vi cooks me up yummy foodShe is never rude Vi washes my laundryShe is never naughty by Zachary Uram(C) 2024

  • Ho! Ho! Ho! I am Santa Claus

    I am jollyOld Saint NickI come down chimneysMade of brick When I laughMy belly shakesLike a bowl full of jellyI ate many cakes I bringMany wonderful toysFor goodGirls and boys On Christmas Eve I likeA nice little snackOf cookies and milkI’ll be sure to be back I carry the toysIn a big sled painted redI…

  • Mental Maladies

    Today I feel totally not okayMuch to my dismayI wish I was feeling gay My mind is brokenNever a truer word was spokenAt least I’m one of the chosen A malfunctioning brainHas been my baneWhen young I ran in the rain Oh cruel earthI have suffered greatly since birthBut in Christ is found my worth…

  • Lucifer: A Defeated Foe

    Because of his rebellionSatan was cast down to earthIt was man, not angelsWho would receive a second birth Pride was behindHis downfallSatan hates manWho receives the effectual call He tempted Jesus three timesIn the wildernessJesus responded with ScriptureHe was guiltless Satan tries to keep manHellboundHe is a cunning foeWe’re in a spiritual battleground There is…

  • That Magical Season

    On a cold December nightIn the town of BethlehemA star above gave great light To a humble stable down belowThere was a newborn babeWith hay for a pillow Angels sang with joyAnd instructed shepherdsFor the little baby boy He is Christ the LordThe King of KingsThe living Word We celebrate His incarnationFully man and fully…

  • Mary Considered

    In Roman Catholic theology, Mary has an elevated status; she is inextricably integrated into the economy of salvation. It is Mary who, according to Roman Catholic theology, is the Mediatrix of All Graces. She dispenses grace to sinners from the Treasury of Merit. The problem is that this Mariology is unbiblical. There is no such…