Philip Dampier's Blog

Today we are praying for people to enjoy religious liberty. Everyone should have the right to approach God as they see appropriate. I was shocked when I opened the newspaper and saw the headline about the churches in Egypt. 44 people killed, a larger number wounded. Blood on the pews.…

No wonder Mordecai was second in rank to the king. No wonder Joseph was second only to Pharaoh. No wonder Daniel rose to just under the king. Three Jews in non-Jewish countries all rose to power by working for the good of the people. James calls them peacemakers. When you…

Honor your father and mother is a part of the ten commandments. The most interesting thing about that to me is that God knew humans might not do it. It doesn’t seem possible does it? Not honor your parents? Yet, from time to time we hear of children stealing from…

Today is pray that America endorses Biblical principles day in our 40 days of prayer. After we read the scriptures, Grace led us in prayer. She leads beautiful prayers and remembers more needs than I do. Right in the middle of the prayer she prayed these words, “Lord, the world…

What a great old song. When I was singing bass with the Chipola River Boys this was one of my favorite songs. Today, with all kinds of bad weather reports for a good part of the states, and especially the south and Alabama this song came to mind. “I’m standing…

Why do we have so much trouble following Peter’s simple admonition? Why is there so much rebellion against authority? From disobeying the President right down to the Mayor folks fight submission. Is it pride? Do we think we’re smarter than the authorities or just better? Husband and wives both want their…

Today in our forty days of prayer we are praying for the law enforcement departments and the firemen.  Everyday these men and women don their uniforms and go into our neighborhoods to protect and serve. Often they are called upon to give their lives in defense of those neighborhoods and…

I will be at 2nd and Charles for a book signing between 10 and 2.  I will have copies of both the Robert H. and Tisza books. The third book will come out later in the month I hope.  Tell your friends.

The word of God is a light to guide us down the pathway of our life. It leads us through the mazes of life to keep us on the proper road. In a complex and complicated world the word offers simplicity. Why do we insist on stumbling around the dark…

We had breakfast on the back porch today. The air was so clean from last night’s rain. It felt good to take a deep breath. The oak trees lost their bloom of pollen in the heavy rain and the new green leaves were shining in the morning light. Such a…