2024.08.04

Idolatry and Immorality Everpresence! Like Smyrna, emperor worship permeate culture at Pergamum. Two decades before birth of Christ, temple erected to honor “deity” of Tiberius Caesar. It is thought by scholars that Pergamum may have been center of Caesar worship in Asia Minor. With cultish idolatry of Caesars and paganism comes rampant immorality as well. […]

2024.08.02

Suffering Servants! When Godzilla, think of one of HitchHiker’s favorite saint, Polycarp, who was bishop of Smyrna. He was a disciple of Apostle John, who was martyred in AD 155. When commanded to worship Caesar as deity and denounce Jesus, he said, “Eighty and six years I served him, and he has done me no […]

2024.07.31

The Good Ol’ Days! Godzilla recall good ol’ days when walk among and stomp through cities. Then Giant Lizard have change of heart when read when Revelation. Only LORD have right to do that. Over next two weeks, Godzilla reflect on seven churches (cities) in early chapter of Book of Hope. Godzilla love image of […]

2024.07.30

Let me Apologize Up Front! The Giant Lizard will be on the prowl for the next week and a half. I have no clue if he will be warm and fuzzy or breathing radioactivity. I am nervous as rumors are circulating that both The Flying Scotsman and Sir Knight have been feeding him nuclear waste. […]

2024.07.28

TOYIN’ Blind Bartimaeus He sees better than Peter! He recognizes the Christ. “Kyrie Eleison” – a HitchHiker original TANKA inspired the the son of Timaeus who sees the Christ better than any of the Lord’s disciples.

2024.07.26

Do you notice how this short little verse conveys a sense of urgency, a caution against procrastination, and a sense of fealty toward the Giver of the Commandments? I only have one thing to ask: “What are you waiting for?”

2024.07.23

Life Verses Life verses are those scriptures that have special meaning in a particular Christian’s life. Often, these verses are tied to extreme life events, profound spiritual awakenings, or memories of important Christian mentors who touched our lives. Yet, it is surprising how many Christians I find don’t have life verses. What won’t surprise you […]