Texas vs. USA 

     Are we drifting toward fracture of the country, reminding us of North-South hostility in the 1800s?

     We're a long way from another civil war. But Texas is trying to protect itself from runaway immigrants, while the Feds are bent on keeping the border porous.

     Gov. Abbott expands his border security, claiming a constitutional right, while the Biden administration demands he leave the border policy to them.

     Texas's law allowing state and local law enforcement to arrest illegal migrants took effect in March. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court ruled that federal border agents have authority to cut through concertina wire placed by the state. 

Knowing the Times

     We haven't read it, but a new book is out: LIFE in the NEGATIVE WORLD. The author gives evangelicals food for thought about living in a world in which Christians are viewed with suspicion. 

     This just occurred to me. Jews might be well equipped to advise Christians who are being challenged by their world.

     Anyway, the book covers three eras in recent history: 1964 to 1994 - positive toward Christians; 1994 to 2014 - neutral, and 1914 to the present, negative.

     The book review says: Renn (the author) sounded an alarm to prepare for harder times. He urges readers toward excellence, resilience, and truth spoken clearly. These recommendations never go out of date.

          Jimmy