I’m not very knowledgeable, but these are some great sources for understanding what’s happening in Syria (and anywhere else the US is intervening).
Understanding Syria
The Biblical Roots of the American Empire
I don’t fully see how the Founding Fathers used this Scripture to establish a nascent empire, but Thaddeus Russell does establish that this country was fundamentally designed to be expansionist.
Genesis 1:22 KJV — And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth.
Matthew 28:16-20 KJV — Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Upcoming World of Chaos Shows
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Isaiah 40
Isaiah 40:4 KJV — Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain
“Vainglorious”
Mike Rowe is anything but vainglorious, but he is a master storyteller.
Work = Fun
We found a ton of birds to decorate the studio for Christmas.
Wholesome
Isaiah 56
Isaiah 56:3 RSV — Let not the foreigner who has joined himself to the LORD say, “The LORD will surely separate me from his people”; and let not the eunuch say, “Behold, I am a dry tree.”
Isaiah 56:7 RSV — these I will bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer; their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.
This chapter continues the theme of inclusion from 55. It is amazing to see this message hundreds of years before Jesus stretches his ministry out to the wide world.
Here is also a damning condemnation of what Israel has become:
The door is opened to all believers and the earthly hierarchy is smashed.
Isaac’s Talents
He’s a hungry reader, budding trumpet player, and maturing jiu-jitsu practitioner. I love his different interests, but his fondness for baking brings the most joy to our house.
This week he celebrated Kristen’s birthday with gluten-free Brazilian cheese bread (holy smokes!) and her favorite chocolate cake.
