I believe that this will be sooner than later IF people don't start spending more time in prayer (or their knees if they can get down). After watching so called leaders "dancing"... hopping and skipping saying "we are full of joy....". It reminded me of what you just wrote.
What I actually thought when I watched that last night was it looked like clowns at a kid's party or someone had too much to drink!! I was just sad...
Excellent comparison, especially when you watch certain politicians stand before what is rumored to be a paid-for screaming crowd and spout lies about their “accomplishments”.
While I never really got my happiness from OU football, I think that this is a really good thing this year.
Well said, Wade. Much prayer and courage through these times of unrest and uncertainty. The City of God is the only Rest and Certainty available for our “wandering hearts. ”
Enjoyed your written article and see so much comparison of Rome and America.
Our government is paying off and enticing other people to see what good they do for the people. Sadly the ones receiving bounty have no idea who pays for it and probably don’t care as long as they are receiving some of the loot.
It saddens me because who can we trust to send to Washington.
Sometimes I wonder if they ever think of our Lord when making decisions or wonder if they will be held accountable. 🤷♂️
Beautifully written, brother. So much wisdom, including your chilling parallel between Rome and America, both originally republics, which includes increasing moral debauchery and public acceptance of it, and continual foreign military adventurism (which Trump has long inveighed against).
I also love your evoking Augustine's monumental CITY OF GOD. You have often lamented America's moral decline, while affirming God's mighty hand in whatever ensues, more parallels with Rome. Its "barbarian sack" was the verbiage of Roman pens. The city by then was a moral cesspool and its empire, the vestiges of republicanism long gone, violent and ruthless. Its attacker was Alaric the Goth, the William Wallace of his people, a great man who had long served Rome and sought peace and alliance with it, and a Christian whose assault on the city, which honored the Church and its people, was far more benign than the Romans' slaughter of Alaric's kindred Germanic women and children.
Even the godly patriot Augustine lamented Rome's fall and affirmed the "barbaric" tag on Alaric and his army. Yet I believe they were God's own righteous hand of vengeance on a wicked empire who, despite the temporary and imperfect corrections under Constantine, had since returned to their place as the scourge of humanity. May America, with its large Christian remnant, fare better than Rome. But if not, as with Rome, and as you have often declared, Christ will yet rule and reign on the throne of David.
For my readers who do not know John J. Dwyer - get to know him. John has written the finest book on the Civil War I've ever read. I gave it to my father on his birthday, and before he died, my dad said, "Wade, I read John's book on the Civil War and I will never be the same. He helped me clarify all the issues I've struggled with over the years. about our nation." That said, John is Oklahoma's "official historian," and his two-volume work on Oklahoma is second-to-none. John is now the pastor of Waukomis Community Church (south of Enid), and he and his wife Grace, are a blessing to our state. All that said, your comment, John, is much appreciated, because I know the source from whence it comes. Blessings, and I can't wait for your life's work - a history of the United States! I know it's coming, because nobody in the nation is more gifted by God to write it than you.
I believe that this will be sooner than later IF people don't start spending more time in prayer (or their knees if they can get down). After watching so called leaders "dancing"... hopping and skipping saying "we are full of joy....". It reminded me of what you just wrote.
What I actually thought when I watched that last night was it looked like clowns at a kid's party or someone had too much to drink!! I was just sad...
Thank you once again for this history lesson!!
Excellent comparison, especially when you watch certain politicians stand before what is rumored to be a paid-for screaming crowd and spout lies about their “accomplishments”.
While I never really got my happiness from OU football, I think that this is a really good thing this year.
Ditto! Amen, Tom! Have a safe trip home!
Well said, Wade. Much prayer and courage through these times of unrest and uncertainty. The City of God is the only Rest and Certainty available for our “wandering hearts. ”
Thank you, Sir Calvin! Miss you guys!
Thank you, Pastor. We’re coming home for the Thanksgiving season around the end of October. Can’t wait.
Looking forward to seeing you guys.
Thank you Tom. Oklahoma is our home no matter where our 5th wheel is parked.
Enjoyed your written article and see so much comparison of Rome and America.
Our government is paying off and enticing other people to see what good they do for the people. Sadly the ones receiving bounty have no idea who pays for it and probably don’t care as long as they are receiving some of the loot.
It saddens me because who can we trust to send to Washington.
Sometimes I wonder if they ever think of our Lord when making decisions or wonder if they will be held accountable. 🤷♂️
Thank you, my friend. And thank you and Sally for the wonderful gift certificate. Rachelle and I deeply appreciate you both!
Beautifully written, brother. So much wisdom, including your chilling parallel between Rome and America, both originally republics, which includes increasing moral debauchery and public acceptance of it, and continual foreign military adventurism (which Trump has long inveighed against).
I also love your evoking Augustine's monumental CITY OF GOD. You have often lamented America's moral decline, while affirming God's mighty hand in whatever ensues, more parallels with Rome. Its "barbarian sack" was the verbiage of Roman pens. The city by then was a moral cesspool and its empire, the vestiges of republicanism long gone, violent and ruthless. Its attacker was Alaric the Goth, the William Wallace of his people, a great man who had long served Rome and sought peace and alliance with it, and a Christian whose assault on the city, which honored the Church and its people, was far more benign than the Romans' slaughter of Alaric's kindred Germanic women and children.
Even the godly patriot Augustine lamented Rome's fall and affirmed the "barbaric" tag on Alaric and his army. Yet I believe they were God's own righteous hand of vengeance on a wicked empire who, despite the temporary and imperfect corrections under Constantine, had since returned to their place as the scourge of humanity. May America, with its large Christian remnant, fare better than Rome. But if not, as with Rome, and as you have often declared, Christ will yet rule and reign on the throne of David.
For my readers who do not know John J. Dwyer - get to know him. John has written the finest book on the Civil War I've ever read. I gave it to my father on his birthday, and before he died, my dad said, "Wade, I read John's book on the Civil War and I will never be the same. He helped me clarify all the issues I've struggled with over the years. about our nation." That said, John is Oklahoma's "official historian," and his two-volume work on Oklahoma is second-to-none. John is now the pastor of Waukomis Community Church (south of Enid), and he and his wife Grace, are a blessing to our state. All that said, your comment, John, is much appreciated, because I know the source from whence it comes. Blessings, and I can't wait for your life's work - a history of the United States! I know it's coming, because nobody in the nation is more gifted by God to write it than you.