Posted in Africa Christianity Events Friends Gospel of Jesus Christ International Provident Living Society The Church

I Saw Zion, and It Was in Africa (a Dream)

It’s 4:15 AM, but I had to get up and write. I just saw Zion, and it was in Africa. But not just Africa. Parts were from Asia, maybe Mexico,…

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Posted in Asia Europe Inflation Islam Missionaries Provident Living Travel

Preparing for Inflation and Yearning for Zion: Thoughts From My Visit to Turkey

The New Mosque (Yeni Cami) in the Eminönü quarter of Istanbul, on the Golden Horn at the southern end of the Galata Bridge. Thoughts on Freedom in Two Grand Cities:…

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Posted in Africa freedom health Provident Living

Dinner with One of Africa’s Richest Women

My wife and I are friends with one of Africa’s richest women, at least by her accounting. We were honored to have her over for dinner at our home recently,…

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Posted in COVID freedom health Provident Living

A Plea for Toleration and Kindness for Those Who Don’t Wear Masks

Update, May 13, 2023: The science has become more clear since this article was posted. The Cochrane review, a thorough, definitive study now establishes what many smaller studies have shown…

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Posted in Prophets Provident Living Surviving

Provident Living: Are You Prepared for Fire?

In late August, I was in my mother’s room just chatting with her while also occasionally trying to get some work done. Suddenly I heard some neighbors shouting as if…

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Posted in COVID Evidence freedom health Provident Living Science

Science-based vs. Faith-based Policies for Coping with the Corona Virus

Are we using faith or science to cope? Though I am open about my faith and often welcome steps that allow faith to play a more visible role in society,…

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Posted in COVID Provident Living

Keep Preparing: Food Storage May Become Especially Important

There are many reasons to be optimistic about overcoming the pandemic before us and getting our economy moving again (for example, one optimistic perspective is being offered by one of…

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COVID-19
Posted in COVID Evidence government health Media Policies Provident Living Scholarship Science Social Issues Society Surviving

Coping with the Corona Virus: A New Report on Glucosamine and Other Nutriceuticals, and an Update on Masks

I irritated some readers (as I often do) in February when I shared some thoughts from another reader about the possible importance of glucosamine in helping pneumonia patients survive. I’m…

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Posted in COVID politics Provident Living Society Surviving

The Great War Against the Virus: Maybe It’s Time We Give Peace a Chance

I was saddened to hear the views online of some of the college students partying in Florida during spring break. Not just because they seemed so oblivious to the health…

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Posted in COVID Provident Living Revelation Social Issues

How to Win an Argument with God: A Lesson Sponsored by the Corona Virus

Ever since I participated in debate competitions in high school and maybe before, I have relished the occasional thrill of winning an argument against a smart opponent. Forgive me for…

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