"When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also." 2 Timothy 1:5 KJV

As we continue our celebration of Springtime and growth in our faith, it’s Mother’s Day! Spring flowers are beautiful signs of life following a super cold winter. Poignant reminders of how God makes all things new. The concept of a "mother's love" and "new life" connects deeply with Spring.

As we celebrate Mother’s Day, we reflect on the profound impact that mothers have on our lives, both in our immediate families and the broader spiritual community. The Bible is filled with stories and teachings about motherhood, and offers timeless wisdom on the virtues of motherhood and the important role moms play in nurturing faith and fostering wisdom.

Throughout the Scriptures, mothers are depicted as symbols of love, strength, and unwavering guidance. One of the most striking examples is found in Proverbs 31, which portrays a woman of noble character, a woman worth far more than rubies. Her children rise and call her blessed; her husband also praises her. Proverbs 31:30 reads, “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.”

This passage is a powerful testament to the esteem and respect that godly mothers command in their families. The deep reverence for the mother of Proverbs 31 comes from her steadfast commitment to biblical principles. This dedication shaped her character and profoundly influenced her family's spiritual and moral compass. Her example sets a standard of virtue and integrity that continues to guide and enrich the lives of her loved ones.

A mother's influence on her children's spiritual upbringing cannot be underestimated. In 2 Timothy 1:5, Paul recalls the divine origin of Timothy's sincere faith. It reads, “I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” This passage highlights how faith is passed from generation to generation, often through the teachings and examples set by mothers.

The story of Hannah, who dedicated her son Samuel to the Lord, serves as a testament to the profound spiritual impact a mother's vow can make, not only on her child's life but also on the fate of an entire nation. Hannah’s story is a beautiful narrative of sacrifice, prayer, and dedication. Her story reveals the deep yearnings of a woman who longs to nurture a family of her own. Confronted with the pain of barrenness, Hannah turns to God with her sorrow. In her earnest plea, she not only seeks to bear a child but also commits to an extraordinary vow. 1 Samuel 1:11 reads, “And she made a vow, saying, “Lord Almighty, if you will only look on your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the Lord for all the days of his life, and no razor will ever be used on his head.”

God responds to Hannah with compassion, granting her heartfelt request. True to her word, Hannah fulfills her vow, raising Samuel with the knowledge of God. 1 Samuel 1:22 reads, “Hannah did not go. She said to her husband, “After the boy is weaned, I will take him and present him before the Lord, and he will live there always.””

Samuel grows to become one of the great Old Testament spiritual leaders. Undoubtedly, his life is a testament to the power of faith and the impact of a godly upbringing.

To God Be The Glory for the unshakable, resolute faith of mothers! The commandment in Exodus 20:12 to “honor your father and your mother,” is a cornerstone of biblical teaching, underlining the importance of respecting our parents. On Mother’s Day, this commandment takes on a special significance as we celebrate and honor moms. Happy Mother’s Day!

Sister Cathy Black

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  This Sunday's Lesson:
  
  "Power & Perseverance: How Do We Respond To Suffering As Believers?"             2 Corinthians 4:1-16
  
  Lesson Nugget:
  In today's lesson, Paul's letter to the Corinthian believers describes the apostles' commitment to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ in spite of difficulties.  They preached not of themselves, but as servants of Jesus Christ and counted difficulties as nothing compared the glorious reward for being in God's Will.
  
  Do we as Christians view our difficulties when sharing the gospel as light afflictions compared to the reward of being in God's Will?
  
  

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Upcoming Events

Virtual Prayer Service 

Tuesday, May 12, 7:00 PM

Call: 253-215-8782;

Meeting ID: 685 433 0718

Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, May 14, 7:00 pm

 Parent Body Missionary Workshop,

In-Person 

Saturday, May 16, 10:00 AM

Parent Body Missionary Anniversary,

Sunday, May 17. 10:30 am

ATTENTION  ATTENTION ATTENTION

Any member who is interested in serving as a Chairperson for Homecoming/Rally Day which will be held Sunday, August 16th or for the 236th Church Anniversary to be observed Sunday, October 18th, please submit your name to Rev. Samuel Peoples or Sister Karen Taylor. Thank you.

For May, the Youth Ministry will continue our Life Skills Sessions, #4) Communication - Have An Interview and #2) Time / Self-Management - Preparing For Finals. We will be joined by Sis. LeAndrea Hayden & Sis. Sabrynn Wright for this Wednesday's session and we are excited to have them share their time and talents with us! 

We will continue our study of Joseph, another great character of the Bible. The Youth have been quite intrigued by this Bible character's innate ability to interpret dreams through the Holy Spirit. We are doing an extensive study of what these dreams meant and their importance.
 

The Youth Ministry meets every Wednesday at the Church at 7pm (1st & 3rd for Life Skills Sessions and 2nd & 4th for Bible Study.) We invite ALL middle and high schoolers to join us and to bring a friend as we find engaging ways to study God's Word and learn these important skills. All reminders and events will be posted in our GroupMe messaging app.

Contact Sis. Heather Happy (859.509.2927) for further details.

Yours in Christ,Youth Directors 

WE ARE ONE! 

Welcome to the 40 Year Christians' Cooking Corner! 

Here we will feature recipes from the 40 Year Christian Group. This week's recipe comes from Sister Linda Gates.

Blessings to all.

Sister Linda Gates, President

SPICED APPLE RINGS

Ingredients

3 medium apples

¼ cup butter

¼ cup brown sugar, packed

1 teaspoon cinnamon

⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

⅛ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Core apples and slice in ½" crosswise slices. Melt butter in a skillet; stir in brown sugar, spices and salt. Sauté apple rings in mixture over low heat, turning occasionally, until apples are tender. This is a good brunch dish.

Makes approximately 12 apple rings.

Sister Lisa Valentine

Current Focus in Life: My current focus in life is to do all that God has predestined me to do before I leave this world.

Career: My career is in various aspects: I currently am a Pharmacy Technician, while having yet to complete a few degrees, in Politics, Law, and presently looking to go back to seminary and complete my Doctorate in Theology. I have a Masters in Theology where I was blessed to graduate summa cum laude; that was many years ago, but I know it is my duty to study and complete more training. I have a few children's books; I am working on a motivational book, as well as books on Holistic healing. I plan to study with Dr. Yahki in St. Louis at his clinic. I am a veteran. I was in the Army and my last duty assignment was a Senior Drill Sergeant at Ft. Sill, OK. 

Why this career: There are many streams in life, and often times your career move expands as does your level of gifts. I truly believe we all have more than one gift in life and there are many paths that lead to fulfilling your calling. 

What do you want your Church Family to know about you? I want my family to know that I am a firm believer in the Most High!! I have seen so many miracles in my life. I have seen the Lord heal my mother, sister, brother and my daughter, all through the power of prayer. There is power in prayer. And yes, each day HE keeps making a way for me.

Pastor Sam Peoples often sings, these lovely words, "don't give up on God and HE won't give up on you." As I go through, I can hear his voice singing that song, and suddenly, I can feel the strength to carry on a little further, step by step. God puts people in your life that are messengers to HIS WORD. 

Is there anything special your Church can do for you? Keep me lifted up in prayer, because prayer changes things.

Favorite Scripture:

1. "I can do all through things through Christ who strengthens me," found in Philippians 4:13
2. "No weapon formed against me shall prosper," is found in Isaiah 54:17
3. "He that dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide in the shadows of the Almighty," found in Psalms 91:1
4. "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want," Psalms 23:1
5. "Greater is HE that is in me than he that is in the world," found in 1 John 4:4.
6. "Whoever shall call upon the name of name of the Lord will be saved," found in Romans 10:13.
7. "I once was young and now I am old and I have never seen the righteous forsaken nor his seed begging for bread," found in Psalms 37:25.

• Recent Requests
  
  
• Family of Sister Patricia Brown, who passed. Service was Saturday, May 2
  
  
• Family of Rev. Leondus Frye, who passed. (Brother of Deacon Charles Frye) Arrangements: Monday, May 11, Visitation: 10 am; Service 12 noon, Consolidated Baptist Church, 1625 Russell Cave Road 
  
  
• Sister Cathy Black (NY) (Home)
  
  

• Sister Alyssa Burns (Home) (Daughter of Rev. Ron & Sis. René Burns)
  
  
• Sister Debbie Collins (St. Joseph Hospital Harrodsburg Road)
  
  

• Brother John Drake (Home)
  
  
• Brother Jaden Garcia (16 year old son of Walter Speed III's manager) (Louisville Hospital)
  
  
• Brother Je'Ron Blandon Haskins (Back safely from Naval Deployment)
  
  
• Sister Norma Johnson (Home)
  
  
• Brother Cameron Jones (UK Medical Center)
  
  
• Sister Thelma Masterson (Homestead Nursing Home)
  
  
• Sister Dorothy Offutt (Home)
  
  
• Rev. Floyd Raglin (Homestead Nursing Home)
  
  
• Sister Lynn Smith (Home)
  
  
• Brother Rodney Taylor ( Stanford Crossing Rehabilitation Center, Stanford, Ky)  (Nephew of Sister Juanita Black and Cousin of Sister Cathy Black)
  
  
• Sister Carol Thomas (Home)
  
  
• Sister Valerie Washington (Texas) (Daughter-In-Law of Sister Thelma White)
  
  
• Brother William "Bill" Young (Home)
  
  

Ongoing Requests:

• Brother Willis K. Bright, Jr. (Indianapolis, In)
  
  
• Sister Charlie Peoples Brown (Home)
  
  
• Brother Bruce from Tates Creek Golf Course Clubhouse
  
  
• Sister Debra Collins (Home)
  
  
• Brother Levi Fishback (Harrodsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center, Harrodsburg, KY)
  
  
• Sister Anna Jarber (Homestead Nursing Home)
  
  
• Brother Glenn Allen (Home) (Relative of the Brooks Family)
  
  
• Sister Mary Ann Banksden (Florence, AL) (Sister of Brother Sammie Brooks)
  
  
• Sister Lillian Bell (Ruston, LA)
  
  
• Sister Ruby Branham (Prestonsburg, KY) (Mother of Sister Jackie Peoples)
  
  
• Sister Beverly Bowman (Home)
  
  
• Sister Bonita Brown (Home)
  
  
• Brother Byron Brown
  
  
• Sister Carrie Clay (Home)
  
  
• Sister Charmaine Collins (Home) (Daughter of Sister Debra Collins)
  
  
• Sister Gloria Coleman (Home)
  
  
• Brother Lonnie Cowan (Home)
  
  
• Crutcher, Jones, & Payne Family (especially Little Brother Vince Crutcher III and Sister Brittany Payne)
  
  
• Sister Laura Dunaway (Home)
  
  
• Brother Billy Edwards (Home)
  
  
• Sister Shirley Alcorn Edwards (Portsmouth, VA)
  
  
• Sister Jessica Embry
  
  
• Sister McKinley Emerson (Home)
  
  
• Brother Greg Forrest (Kevil, KY) (Nephew of Sisters Janice Jackson and Barbara Ridgeway)
  
  
• Sister Johnetta Frazier (Home)
  
  
• Sister Wanda Frazier (Home) (Sister of Brother Wayne Frazier)
  
  
• Rev. Jerry Gumm (Home)
  (Friends of the late Dr. Charles Black's family)
  
  
• Brother Darius Hall, Jr. (14 year old Grandson of Sister Marion Hall) (Home)
  
  
• Sister Sheryl Haskins (Home)
  
  
• Sister Jeanette Higgins (Home)
  
  
• Sister Gwendolyn Holloman (Home) (Wife of Bishop J. B. Holloman)
  
  
• Sister Iris Horice (Paducah, KY) (Niece of Sisters Janice Jackson and Barbara Ridgeway)
  
  
• Brother Michael Horton (Home)
  
  
• Brother Daron Houtman, Jr. (Wichita, KS) (Nephew of Sister Lisa Leath)
  
  
• Brother Julian Jackson (Home) (Father of Brother Jarold Jackson)
  
  
• Sister Kemona Johnson (Home)
  
  
• Sister Vera Johnson (Home) (Sister of Sister Marion Hall)
  
  
• Brother Vincino Johnson (Home)
  
  
• Brother Travis Jones (Home ) (Brother of Sisters Liz Brooks, Trina Morton, and Sobona Sweat)
  
  
• The Kierra Joseph Family
  
  
• Sister Janet King (Classmate of Sister Norma Johnson)
  
  
• Brother Larry Leath (Home)
  
  
• Sister Lindsey Leath (Home)
  
  
• Sister Patricia Leavell (Home)
  
  
• Sister Karisma Lockhart (Los Angeles, CA) and her family (Niece of Rev. Freddie Moody)
  
  
• Sister Danise Madison (Seattle, WA) (Sister of Sister Bonita Brown)
  
  
• Sister Dawn Gay Martin (Home)
  
  
• Sister Penny McCann (Austin, TX)
  
  
• Sister Charlet McLellan & Family
  
  
• Sister Genice Moody Mays (Los Angeles, CA) (Youngest sister of Rev. Freddie Moody)
  
  
• Sister Irene Sykes McKenzie (Home)
  
  
• Sister Elnora Miller (Home) (Mother of Sister Lisa Miller)
  
  
• Sister Lisa Miller (Home)
  
  
• Brother Daryl Moberly (Uncle of Sister Marva Eubank)
  
  
• Sister Tyailan Moberly (Home) (Cousin of Sister Marva Eubank)
  
  
• Brother Charles Moore, Sr. (Denton, TX) (Brother of Sister Shelia Williams)
  
  
• Sister Brittany Payne (Home)
  
  
• Brother Stevie Pepper (Columbus, OH) (Cousin of Sister Mary Thomas)(Home)
  
  
• Sister Lucy Persley (Home) (Sister to Sisters Bonnie Shelton, Mary Thomas, and Brother Rodger Williams)
  
  
• Brother Steven Prater (Richmond Hill, GA)
  
  
• Sister Ruth Rawlings (Friend of Sister Kim Bond)
  
  
• Veronica Ridgeway (Louisville, KY) (Cousin of Sisters Janice Jackson and Barbara Ridgeway)
  
  
• Sister Annette Reid (Home)
  
  
• Brother Ashley Roach
  
  
• Sister Gayle Rush-Coleman (Home)
  
  
• Sister Tamika Sales (Home)
  
  
• Sister Candace Hayes (Home) (Daughter of Sister Sharon Scarber)
  
  
• Brother Donald Scarber (Home)
  
  
• Sister Sharon Scarber (Home)
  
  
• Brother Doug Smith (Brother of Rev. Michael Smith) (Home, Louisville, KY)
  
  
• Sister Pennie Smith (Home)
  
  
• Sister Eleanor Smothers (Home)
  
  
• Sister Delores Spencer (Home)
  
  
• Brother Adrian Tatman (Home)
  
  
• Sister Anna Tatman (Home)
  
  
• Sister Cheryl "Midge" Taylor (Home)
  
  
• Sister Kendra Taylor (Home)
  
  
• Sister Anna Ison-Walker (Home)
  
  
• Brother Kevin Walker (San Francisco, CA) (First Cousin of Rev. Freddie Moody)
  
  
• Sister Martha Warner (Home) (Mother of Sister Catherine Frye)
  
  

• Sister Tassa Wigginton (Home)
  
  
• Brother Melvin Williams (Home)
  
  
• Brother Rodger Williams (Home) (Brother of Sisters Lucy Persley, Bonnie Shelton, and Mary Thomas)
  
  

• Brother Leon Wilson (Home) (Brother-in-Law of Sister Mary Thomas)
  
  
• Each person listed on our Sick List
  
  
• HPGMBC Full Time Pastor Search Committee Members, their families and their work
  
  
• Victims of the Wildfires
  
  
• Families of the Children affected in war torn countries around the world
  
  
• Children orphaned due to war and worldwide crises
  
  
• Families affected by gun violence in our community and abroad
  
  
• COVID-19 Victims around the world
  
  
• The People of Ukraine
  
  
• Healthcare workers, First responders, etc.
  
  
• The Entire Pleasant Green Church Family
  
  
• Our Local and National Government Officials

Heavenly Father, please help us to grow in our faith as You provide what we need.Thank you for Jesus. In His Name. Amen 

{Adapted from Our Daily Bread,  May 6, 2026}

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If you would like to volunteer in assisting with contacting members on the rare occasions when information needs to be communicated to the church membership quickly, please call the church and give your name and phone number.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

FLU

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Flu shots are available at local pharmacies. Consult your physician regarding a flu vaccination.

RSV

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common, contagious virus that usually causes mild symptoms. In older adults and adults with certain underlying conditions, RSV can cause severe infections.

RSV shots are available at local pharmacies. Consult your physician regarding a RSV vaccination.

COVID-19

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention. Older people and those with underlying medical conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, or cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. Anyone can get sick with COVID-19 and become seriously ill or die at any age.

The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about the disease and how the virus spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by staying at least 1 metre apart from others, wearing a properly fitted mask, and washing your hands or using an alcohol-based rub frequently. Get vaccinated when it’s your turn and follow local guidance.

The virus can spread from an infected person’s mouth or nose in small liquid particles when they cough, sneeze, speak, sing or breathe. These particles range from larger respiratory droplets to smaller aerosols. It is important to practice respiratory etiquette, for example by coughing into a flexed elbow, and to stay home and self-isolate until you recover if you feel unwell.

Both COVID vaccines and Booster COVID vaccines are available at local pharmacies. Consult your physician regarding COVID vaccinations.

General Health Information

General Health information can be obtained from the Health Department. Contact information is below:

LEXINGTON-FAYETTE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
650 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 252-2371.

VOL. 25 COMMON SENSE REVISITED 

5 10 26

OPPRESSION…FROM 1776 TO 2026!?!

As VIEWED VIA JUDEO CHRISTIAN ETHICS AND THE E PLURIBUS UNIUM PERSPECTIVE…HOPE /FAITH SPRINGS ETERNAL

One Christian Historian based most of his research around the statement, “Evidence that demands a verdict.” This is a useful perspective in leading us in our understanding of history.

The first three letters of Genesis chapter 1, says, “In the beginning God!” One must stop with those 3 words to consider the great depth of what God conveyed to His creation, Moses, and all later humans. Theologically God is communicating to us that He is self existent. Therefore, SELF EXISTENT God is IN (God the center of one's being, as per Acts 17:28, “For IN/GOD we live, and move and, and have our being;” and…HE/GOD is the ETERNAL DEFINITE ARTICLE. THE/GOD, HE WHO IS SELF EXISTENT BEGINNING/GOD of mankind’s existence.

In commissioning Moses to write the first three words of Genesis, God laid the (literally, not proverbially) the groundwork for history. He provided the first evidence for mankind to later discern, and the first fact that leads to the statement, “In order to know where you’re going, you must first know from whence you’ve come.” God never leaves us in a quandary as to where and who we have come. Hence COMMON-SENSE should lead devout Christians in looking for “evidence that demands a verdict.”

The strongest evidence in the Declaration of Independence that supports the merger of Christian equality with politics and government is expressed in the second paragraph. It is the most famous, and “proves the philosophical foundation of American democracy. It proclaims the religious and "self-evident" truths that all people are created equal and endowed with unalienable rights, including "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

The second merger of Judeo-Christian political persuasion is written in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution. The Preamble says:

“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

Both historic documents reveal “evidence that demands a verdict” that parallels that which is written in Micah 6:8, and echoed in

Genesis 18:19, and I Samuel 15:22.

Micah says:

“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?” These didactic/instructive verses simply mean, “Do the right thing!”

Genesis says:

“For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.

1Samuel (NLT version) says:

“What is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.

(These didactic/instructive verses simply mean, “Do the right thing!”

Hope/faith springs eternal!)

Several researchers have shown that, “While many of the US Founding Fathers were influenced by Christianity, several delegates to the Constitutional Convention (1787) stood out for their deeply held, orthodox, or active Christian faith.”

These researchers produced a list of the most devout Christian Founding Fathers who were signers or key framers of the U.S. Constitution, along with other notable founders often considered among the most religious.

“Devout Framers and Signers of the Constitution:

• John Jay: Although not a delegate, Jay was a key framer (Federalist Papers) and first Chief Justice. He was a devout Episcopalian who served as president of the American Bible Society and described by historians as a "Christian enthusiast".
• Benjamin Rush: A signer of the Declaration of Independence and a Pennsylvania delegate to the ratification convention. He was a deeply devout Christian who argued for biblical education in public schools and was a founder of the Bible Society.
• Roger Sherman: A Connecticut delegate, he was the only person to sign all four state papers: the Continental Association, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution. He was a devout Congregationalist and widely respected for his Christian piety.
• James McHenry: A Maryland delegate and signer. He was an outspoken Christian who was active in forming Bible societies.
• Charles Cotesworth Pinckney: A delegate from South Carolina and signer. He often expressed his reliance on God's providence and was a devout member of the Episcopal Church.
• Richard Bassett: A delegate from Delaware and signer who was a fervent Christian, originally Episcopalian and later a prominent Methodist.
• Gunning Bedford Jr.: A Delaware delegate and signer known for his intense personal faith.
• William Samuel Johnson: A Connecticut delegate and signer who was a devout Anglican (Episcopalian).

Other Devoutly Christian Founding Fathers

• Samuel Adams: Known as the "Father of the American Revolution," he was a staunchly Calvinist Congregationalist.
• Patrick Henry: An influential framer of the Bill of Rights (not the 1787 constitution), he was a vocal, passionate evangelical who actively distributed religious tracts.
• John Hancock: A delegate to the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration, known for his strong Congregationalist faith.

Faith Notes on Key "Architects"

• George Washington: While sometimes classified as a "Christian Deist" due to his infrequent taking of communion, he was a member and vestryman in the Episcopalian Church, frequently spoke of "Providence" in his writings, and is widely regarded as a faithful, if private, Christian.
• James Madison: The "Father of the Constitution" was educated by Scottish Presbyterian clergymen and maintained a lifelong commitment to religious freedom, often described as having an "intellectual faith".
• Alexander Hamilton: While leaning towards deism in his mature years, he was known for a passionate Christian faith in his youth and, according to historical accounts, requested communion on his deathbed.”

The researchers Noted: “While many of the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention were Christians (28 Episcopalians, 8 Presbyterians, 7 Congregationalists), their personal, private piety varied.

COMMON SENSE REVISITED ASKS THE QUESTION:

With this many practicing believers in Christ, at that time, working to create a lasting democracy based on social equality, how could they in good Christian conscience ever consider tolerating both Manifest Destiny, which was the spreading of their superior way of life by “all means necessary” on any group of people in their way, most especially Native Americans, and by Native American genocide to displace them in their own native land.

Most especially how could staunch “God fearing” “Good Home training” Christian folks ever tolerate the dehumanizing “Peculiar Institution of black slavery?

Alexander Pope authored a philosophical poem in 1732-1733 entitled “Epistle I of An Essay on Man. In that poem Pope wrote:

“Hope springs eternal in the human Breast:

Man never is, but always to be blest.”

In this poem Pope advocates that “hope is a natural, constant, and divinely given quality within humanity, allowing people to look forward, even when they are not currently satisfied or “blest.” In other words, hope for the best despite tremendous odds against you.

Pope’s sentiments are a somewhat a fore runner of a 1947-1951 statement urging resistance of death, by Dylan Thomas which he urged his dying father to do, “Do not go gentle into that good night…Rage, rage against the dying of the light and do not go gentle into that good night.” In other words, do not give up hope, for a Christian do not give up your faith…let it spring until, as said at the conclusion of Jeremiah 29:11…until a believer’s “expected end!”

COMMON SENSE REVISITED…

FOR TRUE BELIEVERS…LET THIS ALL SINK IN…

TO BE CONTINUED…