No. (1) that would accomplish nothing. (2) most of the politicians complaining created the system he is benefiting from. They're just mad he's used it better than them. (3) he's wealthy, no doubt. But the vast majority is tied up in assets. (4) he makes others rich.

The other day I wanted to try some AI video generators for a project. I decided to check out davinci.ai. Big mistake. I don't recommend them. There was a tree option, but then for $1.99 you could try more features. Apparently, that funnelled into a $39.99 subscription. My mistake. I asked for a refund and they replied almost immediately with "No." They cited their cancellation policy but I don't see any thing that would prohibit a refund. There are plenty of options out there. Try them. Avoid Davinci. #davinciai

"Earlier in this century someone claimed that we work at our play and play at our work. Today the confusion has deepened: we worship our work, work at our play, and play at our worship." - Leland Ryken

There is no greater decision for you to make than to receive Christ as Savior. There is no higher purpose than to tell others about Jesus Christ.

Thatcher made an interesting argument that there is no such thing as "society". It's part of a broader philosophy, but I think it's worth thinking about. "I think we have gone through a period when too many children and people have been given to understand 'I have a problem, it is the Government's job to cope with it!'... and so they are casting their problems on society and who is society? There is no such thing! There are individual men and women and there are families and no government can do anything except through people and people look to themselves first." - Margaret Thatcher

I've seen some Mormons complaining that Mormonism , the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, was removed from the officially recognized list used by the US chaplains. However, that is in line with what Mormonism believes about those outside of the Mormon denomination. They do not believe that other denominations are part of the true church, so why seek their approval? The dangerous fact is that Mormonism is not Christian in the traditional, New Testament sense and their efforts to be recognized as Christian is a deceit. It is a bait and switch. If any Mormon says otherwise then they need to explain what their founder, the second president, and the current president all mean in the following quotes: Joseph Smith, the founder, wrote, "I was answered that I must join none of them, for they were all wrong; and the Personage who addressed me said that all their creeds were an abomination in his sight." Brigham Young, the 2nd president of Mormonism after whom Mormonism's flagship university is named, "There is not a Christian denomination on the earth that knows the first principles of the Gospel of Christ." And, "Christianity of the nineteenth century is not the religion of the New Testament." More recently, Dallin H. Oaks, the current President of Mormonism taught: "This [Mormonism] is the only true and living Church upon the face of the whole earth." Mormonism is not Biblically Christian. They are not in line with any form of Christianity in the 1800 years before them. They originally denounced current Christian denominations. The current president does not believe other Christian denominations know the first principles of the Gospel of Christ. Yet, they want to be considered Christians by the Christians they themselves do not recognize. There is one Gospel, the New Testament canon closed with the book of Revelation, and anything seeking to add to it or change it should be rejected.

Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with a coloring book that teaches history, faith, and Biblical truth! I'm happy to announce a new project I've been working on: "One Nation Under God: 250 Years of Faith and Freedom" This is much more than a coloring book. Each page includes: - A historical illustration to color - A brief lesson from American history - A discussion question - A Scripture verse that reinforces biblical truth Children will journey through key moments in America's story, from the Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving to the Great Awakenings, the founding of our nation, and beyond, while learning about God's providence and the importance of faith and freedom. Bro. Daniel Hummel has been a great encouragement and agreed to publish the book with The Beacon of Truth Baptist Ministries. btbm.org/ Beacon are offering: - Bulk-order discounts - Custom church information printed on the back cover Several churches have already ordered 100 copies to use as outreach and educational resources. You can contact Beacon of Truth Publishing for bulk orders and customization options. Individual copies are available now on Amazon: amzn.to/4oh1rd7

I've never read the book of Mormon, and this article explains some of the reasons why - carm.org/problems-with-the-b…

"And Can it Be" is a great hymn and this is a great arrangement of it - youtube.com/watch?v=HC5kmQVc…

Whoever is allowed to control language is given a power that few realize. As my friend Tom Brennan says, words have meanings. When the meaning of words are denied or altered it's a form of control. When the knowledge of words is lost then it's more than just not knowing words, but it's not being able to frame the thoughts those words convey. When people don't know how to think because they don't have the words to convey meaning and knowledge, then they're easily controlled. I use AI. It has great benefits and potential. It also has great dangers. One danger is that people surrender the ability to read, study, and know words well enough to write themselves. Not only is the danger that AI does the work for them, but AI does the thinking for them, and people lose the ability to think and comprehend. They lose the knowledge of individual words and how they work together to communicate a cohesive thought. Everyone should read. Know words. Know what words mean. Freedom often, eventually, has to be defended with a weapon. But long before anyone picks up a gun they need to be able to hold a thought, and we're in danger of many losing that ability. Many will never hold a weapon in their hands because they don't know how to hold a thought in their mind. (No AI content used in this post) 😉

"Star Trek, Orwell, a Five-Legged Dog, and Why Truth Matters" martinwickens.com/2026/06/st… This might be the most varied combination of examples I've ever used, but I believe the truth is vital to grasp.

It's rare that I don't take the side of the police, but the case of Henry Nowak in the UK might be the exception. Unless more information becomes available to change my mind, those officers directly involved should face some kind of consequence. It's beyond a tragedy.

I'm not sure if this is accurate, but the sentiment is good.

What we give up, give to, or use up in service to the Lord is always worth it.

I got my first tick of the season today. Thankfully, I found it, removed it, and the work I accomplished in the process of getting it was worth it.

How is my sermon prep going today? I decided to compare the size of the Ark to a Buc-ee's. In case you wanted to know. - The Ark: 130,000 square feet - The largest Buc-ee's: a puny 75,593 feet.

Keep everyone guessing.

Psalm 24 describes Jesus as the triumphant King of Glory. This evening we'll be using that as a starting point to discuss the Lord's return and include these passages, among others, to give an overview of Jesus' glorious appearing. · (Revelation 19) A Graphic Description · (Zechariah 14) A Geographic Description · (Luke 1:31-32) A Governmental Description

Good habits are better than natural ability. Discipline can be worked on and habits formed that will enable us to grow consistently and accomplish much. I found this list a while back but I don't have the source. I think it's compiled from a variety of books and speakers. 1. Make decisions the night before, clothes, meals, and priorities, to conserve morning willpower. We only have the capacity to make a certain amount of decisions. The more we make in advance, the easier our mornings and days can be. 2. Do the hardest task first; resistance is strongest before you begin. Never negotiate with the alarm. The decision to wake up was made the night before. The snooze button should not be an option. You set the alarm for a reason, stick to it. 3. Attach new habits to existing routines, like journaling while coffee brews or walking after lunch. New things can feel like an interruption to routine. Adding something new to an existing habit makes it easier to incorporate. 4. Remove temptation entirely: keep phones out of the bedroom and junk food out of the kitchen. If doom scrolling or checking work email keeps you up at night, then keep your phone in another room. If you're trying to eat healthier, remove the options to eat junk. 5. Track streaks, not just goals. Focus on “not breaking the chain.” Schedule rest before burnout. Recovery is part of discipline, not the opposite of it. Some goals are going to take a long time to achieve and we can become discouraged. Focusing on the steps to achieve, mini-goals, can be helpful. 6. Shrink tasks to the smallest possible action: don't try to write an entire paper, write one sentence. Don't try to run a 5k, put on your workout shoes. Focus on the smallest possible action that initiates momentum. 7. Design your environment to make good choices easier, books on pillows, gym bags by the door. Obstacles easily become excuses. 8. Build identity-based habits: “I’m a reader” or “I’m someone who trains.” Instead of only making aspirational comments, "I want to...", "I wish...", focus on identity, not aspiration. Runners run. People who want to be a runner make running optional. Musicians play. People who want to be a musician make practice optional. 9. Learn to tolerate boredom. Discipline often begins where motivation and excitement ends. This one hits home. I get excited with the start of projects, but quickly feel ready to move on to the next project. Tolerating boredom and pushing through will often be what is required to reignite the excitement and complete the project. 10. Forgive bad days quickly. Reset immediately instead of spiraling. I see this with many people when it comes to Bible reading. They miss a day or two, get discouraged, and give up. It happens with exercise, diet, and in many other areas. Acknowledge the stumble, but move on. Don't let stumbles become falls. • Willpower is finite; habits make consistency automatic. • Discipline starts before the day begins through preparation. • Starting is usually the hardest part. • Identity shapes behavior, you don’t negotiate with who you believe you are. • The ability to work without constant stimulation is a competitive advantage. • Fast self-forgiveness helps habits survive setbacks.