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Going to War
In reading Deuteronomy 20 in a section entitled 'Going to War' I wonder how many soldiers actually took this advice before fighting in any battles. What would happen to the military of today were posed these situations like "if you built a new house make sure you live in it', if you planted a crop make sure you enjoy what you grew, and if you pledged to a woman make sure to marry her before going to war and letting someone else enjoy the fruits of your labor and not you. Now I know why the military asks for volunteers.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
Deuteronomy 19
In reading a section in Deuteronomy titled 'Witnesses' there are few famous lines that have been used many times in many circumstances like 'an eye for an eye', 'a tooth for a tooth', hand for a hand', and a 'foot for a foot'. What if today we would do this literally to various criminals depending on the offense. Do you think the rate of various crimes would decrease and purge the evil from whomever. We must remember not to give false testimony for one never knows when it will come back to bite you in the but when least expected.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
The Game
I was watching my one grandnephew playing one of his computer games that he plays on his television where he has to complete missions or various activities. To me it looked kind of interesting for there were a variety of colors and designs that I may want to try and draw a few of them one. The game just seem to move so fast that one would have to be quick on the draw to complete whatever needed to be done to move on to the next level. I was not good at video games except for SpaceInvaders back when.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
Snicket #11
'The Grim Grotto' is another adventure of the Baudelaire children, and they are all coming of age and beginning to wonder. They are now volunteers for VFD in their own ways. They have made a few friends that have helped when needed. They meet Fiona in this adventure and are still learning what needs to be done without putting each other in dangerous situations the best they can. The Baudelaire's really find out what family is all about as well as a few strangers that know them, but they do not know them. The Baudelaire's are making various connections now.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
Deuteronomy 14
In this Chapter of the Book of Deuteronomy is titled 'Clean ad Unclean Food'. It reminds me of a health lesson that tells someone what to eat and not to eat to stay healthy like certain meats, fish, fowl and even vegetables. It said not to eat an animal that chews its' cud, and what do we do in today's society by eating steak or 'cow' that chews it cud or eating pork which to them a pig was unclean. Today, I know that some people do eat roadkill if still fresh today, but back then it was not done.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
Numbers 35
In reading Numbers Chapter 35 there is a section titled 'Cities of Refuge' and to fit this in with society today it mentions that if anybody kills accidently, they can go to that city and be safe till they have a trial to determine guilt or innocence. Not sure this reminds me of sanctuary in various locations now-a-days. It goes on with the idea of if one murders the murderer should be put to death by an avenger like a prosecutor. One must prove intentionality and enmity with more than one witness, and it finishes with not accepting ransom.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
All the Leaves are Falling
In November when the leaves are falling what do I think of doing, but going out and raking them up into a huge pile and then jumping into that said pile. When I am done jumping and throwing up all the leaves begin raking them again, and I would do that at three times before raking them up and bagging them or placing them on a garden for some fertilizer when they decay into the soil and protecting the roots to some flowers from the cold and frost. Raking the leaves is a chore, but a fun chore for me.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
The Book of Numbers
The Book of Numbers to me at the beginning seemed like the ancient world as it the chapter said is a census of all the people of the family tribes, and we still do a census every 10 years to see how things have increased or decreased due to various environmental crisis's, births/deaths, illnesses or cultural adversities that have occurred over 1o years. I mentioned in another drabble that it seemed to be an accounting of what needs to be done to create a community of believers to how much everything costs to do everything for self and the Lord.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
Leviticus 18
I seem to have found Leviticus 18 one that I think could be used as part of a family therapy group for us to use with individuals of the family and small group intervention. This NIV chapter entitled 'Unlawful Sexual Relations' could be used in sharing what the inappropriate behaviors are with family and various other relations. At the end of this chapter they said that the perpetrator should be cut away from all others. All of us must remember this one phrase in all that we do day in and day out. "I am the Lord your God." Pray.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
''Bridging the Divide: Addressing Political Polarization and Instability for a Stronger Democracy''. AI-Generated.
Introduction Political polarization is a growing issue worldwide, with increasing divisions along party, ideological, and cultural lines. This divide weakens democratic institutions, creates governance challenges, and fuels societal instability. When people are polarized, cooperation between political parties becomes difficult, resulting in ineffective policy-making, decreased public trust, and potential social unrest. Addressing political polarization is essential to fostering a more collaborative society and ensuring a stable, functioning democracy.
By KingFree MaNabout a year ago in Critique
Leviticus 2
In a section entitled 'Eating Fat and Blood Forbidden' kind of reminded me of when some people would pull over and pick up roadkill no matter the animal, but mainly deer and at times possums or some such animal. The punishment in Leviticus is to cut off that person from the community. I do not think that would work today, but still I believe if one gets caught there is a fine of sorts, and actually unless you know that a certain person or family is really hurting that they have to eat roadkill you should offer help to them.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
Leviticus 1
I have started reading Leviticus in the NIV Bible and I believe that in Chapter Six that these are possible ways for one to punished today in the criminal justice system, maybe. Maybe criminals and all who commit a crime should provide a Guilt offering of the crime(s) committed and to show atonement one must return what was stolen and provide some sort of restitution of the same or another proper value. Even if one sees as an accomplice that one should also speak up for, they are just as responsible, but depending on the punishment could be less. Pray.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique