THANKSGIVING – AN AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE by Pastor Shah, Clearview, Henderson This is Thanksgiving week and so this morning I am preaching a message from Romans 1, titled – “THANKSGIVING – AN AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE.” Recently, I asked some people, “What things are uniquely American?” I got all kinds of answers – baseball,... Continue Reading →
IF THE FOUNDATIONS ARE DESTROYED (Article in the Local Newspaper) by Abidan Paul Shah “If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” – Psalm 11:3 We are living in a time when old values and beliefs are under attack. We are being told that there is a new world coming, whether we like it... Continue Reading →
IF THE FOUNDATIONS ARE DESTROYED by Pastor Shah, Clearview, Henderson We are living in a time when old values and beliefs are under attack. We are being told that there is a new world coming, whether we like it or not. We are being advised to abandon all hope of ever returning to the old. In... Continue Reading →
FASTING AND PRAYER by Pastor Shah, Clearview, Henderson Are you facing a hopeless situation? Maybe it’s a difficult marriage; maybe it’s a wayward child or grandchild; maybe it’s finances or employment; maybe it’s a frustrating habit; maybe it’s something in your past; maybe it’s a dream that’s too big and too risky; it keeps you... Continue Reading →
WOULD JESUS CARRY? Some thoughts on Gun Control by Pastor Shah (Clearview Baptist Church) The horrible tragedy in Newtown Connecticut has brought back the question—“Is it right for private citizens to own some or all kinds of guns?” Those in favor of gun control have argued that guns are the problem—“Remove the guns and you... Continue Reading →
WHAT’S NEXT FOR AMERICA? (Article) Every day I run into people who are afraid, discouraged, and hopeless about the future of our nation. They seem to have one or more of the following three attitudes: REMINISCE, RESIGN, and RETREAT. REMINISCE – Some say, “America’s best days are over. We are just like the Roman Empire... Continue Reading →
WHAT’S NEXT FOR AMERICA? by Pastor Shah, Clearview, Henderson With all that has happened in our nation in the past week, many people are afraid, discouraged, and hopeless about the future of our nation. So this morning I want to preach a message titled “WHAT’S NEXT FOR AMERICA?” Judges 21:25 In those days there was... Continue Reading →
STOP. THINK. VOTE. Winston Churchill supposedly said, “The strongest argument against democracy is a five-minute discussion with the average voter.” True or not—it seems that way more and more. People seem to be voting more by assumption rather than information, feelings rather than facts, and rhetoric rather than results. Oops....Let me leave the rhetoric behind and share with you... Continue Reading →
STOP. THINK. VOTE. (Sermon by Pastor Shah, Clearview, Henderson) In ten days, our nation will be going to the polls. In fact, the early voting has already begun. With that in mind, I want to preach a message this morning titled, “STOP. THINK. VOTE.” Turn in your Bibles to Deuteronomy 1:5-13. Winston Churchill supposedly said, “The strongest... Continue Reading →
“That men do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of all the lessons that history has to teach.” - Aldous Huxley (writer and thinker)
HOW ABOUT THOSE POOR CHICKEN? Americans showed up in record numbers last Wednesday, showing their support for Chick-fil-A, setting a record. It all began when Dan Cathy, president of the fast-food chain, affirmed the company’s support for traditional marriage. Even though there was nothing anti-gay in his comments, some called it hate-speech and told people... Continue Reading →
DIVIDED.....WE ARE FALLING “United We Stand, Divided We Fall.” The slogan first appeared in the fourth verse of “The Liberty Song”—a patriotic song written by John Dickinson in protest of the Townshend Acts of 1767. The laws were meant to show the colonists that the mother country was still in charge and could levy taxes as... Continue Reading →
“GAY RIGHTS VS RIGHTS OF THE FAMILY” As May 8th approaches, more and more North Carolinians are making their way early to the polling booths. Unlike earlier primaries, the main issue on their minds is not the various candidates running for office but the referendum on the Marriage Protection Amendment. Those who support the amendment repeatedly warn... Continue Reading →
“U.S. CHILDREN - THE MOST ENDANGERED SPECIES” Someone said: “The measure of a civilization is how it treats its weakest members.” Our society should be commended for speaking out for everything from caribous to coral reefs. Never in history has there been more awareness towards those who are weak and endangered. We deserve to celebrate this grand... Continue Reading →
“NO PEACE FOR MEN OF ILL WILL” Another year has come but all is not calm and all doesn’t seem bright. Despite media declarations and presidential proclamations, it is obvious that the conflict in Iraq is far from over. As the last US convoy pulled out, locals watched helplessly knowing what lay ahead for them.... Continue Reading →
“PROTECT AMERICAN JOBS FROM GOING OVERSEAS” – ANOTHER POLITICAL JARGON Here’s another gnat that is often spotted on the campaign trail. It is some variation of: “I will protect American jobs from going overseas.” It is truly sad to drive past old mills and factories that once were the lifeline of the local economy. All... Continue Reading →
“CREATING JOBS IS TOP PRIORITY” – ANOTHER POLITICAL JARGON There’s another gnat that has buzzed around the campaign trails lately. It is usually some form of “creating jobs for the American people.” This political jargon is accompanied with some staged events. For starters, a stop at the local diner is a sure way to communicate a down... Continue Reading →
THE ATTENTION DEFICIT AMERICAN AND THE PROFESSIONAL POLITICIAN On May 16th, the United States reached its debt limit of $ 14.3 trillion dollars. That’s a lot of zeroes! I did some calculations and it takes somewhere about 31,000 years just to count to 1 trillion! Obviously, I didn’t finish counting. How much is the American... Continue Reading →
“CORPORATE JET OWNERS” – SWATTING POLITICAL JARGON One sign that election year is getting closer is the swarming of political jargons and clichés. It reminds me of the Gnat line in the Carolinas and Georgia. You know you have crossed it when a cloud of gnats start circling your head and buzzing in your ears.... Continue Reading →
WHY DO THEY STILL HATE US? After 9/11 the question was asked, “Why do they hate us?” Is it because of our foreign policies? Is it because of low morals and values in our society? Is it because of our wealth and wasteful lifestyles? Is it because of our ideals of democracy and freedom? There... Continue Reading →