America, and Western Civilization Is Dying

The reason for, and the explanation of, the fall of the American empire, and, for western civilization, is very simple. Unregenerate men love darkness more than light. In other words, they hate God. It’s that simple. God says: “And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness […]

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Coming to An End

All things must come to an end, and 5ptsalt is no exception. It’s not completely over, it’s just beginning. Stay tuned.

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Update on Housekeeping Rules

5ptsalt welcomes any and all comments, as long as they are in keeping with house rules. You can find those here. However, in starting out 2014 on a ‘clean’ note, I would like to remind my dear readers of this (because it is being abused big-time): If you comment, and your comment contains a link […]

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The Responsibility of Blogging

December 31

2013 is coming to a fast closure, and as it does, I am reminded of one over-arching truth that has truly hit home with me. Preaching in front of 50, who come to hear and be taught from the Word of God is a fearful task and a heavy responsibility not to be taken lightly. […]

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Blogging, Margaret Thatcher Style

Margaret Thatcher has passed away. I cannot say that I have read about her life in any biography, nor am I intimately familiar with her service as the former Prime Minister of England. What I know of her I observed on the news broadcasts on the television while growing up. Yet, even I know that […]

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Top Ten Posts of the Month on 5ptsalt (March ‘13)

I know, I’m a little late getting this up, but, here’s a quick look at the most read/viewed top ten posts for March, 2013. Tim Keller: “It is very misleading…to say, ‘Homosexuality is a sin.’ ” (May, 2011) Obama Pardons Sequester, Sends It to Portugal (March, 2013) 5 Reasons to Be Cautious with Tim Keller’s […]

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A Call to Diligence in Christian Blogging

Today, popular blogger Tim Challies promotes a book by John Stott, a man who believed the lineage of our Lord Jesus Christ came from monkeys. Of course, Tim is still (as usual) pushing popular fruitcakes like C. S. Lewis. Carl Trueman refers to the Roman Catholic cult as Christian. Justin Taylor of The Gospel Coalition […]

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Q&A: Why Should I Continue to Read Your Blog?

Answer: Would the Gospel Coalition love you enough to call you stupid if you needed to be?

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Top Ten Posts of the Month on 5ptsalt (February ‘13)

Here’s a quick look at the most read/viewed top ten posts for February, 2013. John Piper: Christians Don’t Need Guns in Their Homes (February, 2013) 7 Things I’ve Learned from the Amish (December, 2012) Best Superbowl Commercial (February, 2013) Tim Keller: “It is very misleading…to say, ‘Homosexuality is a sin.’ ” (May, 2011) 5 Reasons […]

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Excuse the Mess

Just a quick note to let you know what’s going on here at the salt mine… In short, this place needs to get organized. Apparently, there were quite a few articles that dropped through the sieve unnoticed, that is, unread. The reason is simple. The site is not organized as it should be. My bad. […]

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Top Ten Posts of the Month on 5ptsalt

Here’s a quick look at the most read/viewed top ten posts for January, 2013. 7 Things I’ve Learned from the Amish (December, 2012) Sandy Hook: Tragedy or More Government Lies? (January, 2013) Tim Keller: “It is very misleading…to say, ‘Homosexuality is a sin.’ ” (May, 2011) John MacArthur’s Dispensationalism (June, 2012) Gun-free Zones: The Most […]

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Top 10 Posts of 2012

As the year draws to a close and with 2013 just a few days ahead, here’s a quick look back at some of 5ptsalt’s most viewed posts of 2012. A warm thanks to all who took time to visit. I am especially honored that you would do so, and I am truly humbled by the […]

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Top 20 Referrers

I’d like to take the time to stop and acknowledge the sites that have sent traffic my way this year. There are far, far more than 20!!!! You are all valued and I so appreciate your hunger for truth and willingness to defend the faith once delivered to the saints. I am truly grateful to […]

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How to Write & Speak English Properly

Verbs has to agree with their subjects. Prepositions are not words to end a sentence with. And don’t start a sentence with a conjunction. It is wrong to ever split an infinitive. Avoid clichés like the plague (they’re old hat). Also, always avoid annoying alliteration. Be more or less specific. Parenthetical remarks (however relevant) are […]

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2012: My Year in Review (Part 1)

Nothing but hundreds of days, filled non-stop with the grace of Almighty God!!!

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Subpoena Granted for Obama’s Occidental College Records

There has been much controversy surrounding President Barack Obama’s citizenship; and speculation that his Occidental College transcripts will provide proof of foreign citizenship, based on the application and receipt of a ‘non-US citizen’ scholarship to study in the U.S. Dr. Orly Taitz, Esquire has secured a subpoena, from the Superior Court of the District of […]

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Who Let the Trolls Out?

Or, A Reminder About Commenting I am very grateful to readers who have taken time out from their day to visit and peruse the content of this site. Hopefully, you have found much that is edifying or helpful. There is, of course, always room for improvement on my end. I have increasingly become aware of […]

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Finally, it’s over….I think.

I can’t speak for you, but as far as this presidential election, with the non-stop campaigning and lately, the incessant, robotic calls from celebrities, I am more than ready for this whole thing to be over. We got up early this morning in freezing temps and headed to the polls, and we executed our duties […]

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Brief Thoughts of Halloween & Reformation Day

Today is Halloween. Our sign for the door tonight is ready: "Please, don’t bother knocking, we have no candy. Go to Church Sunday." … I don’t hate Halloween, I just hate giving candy to kids. Let ’em mow my yard first, hoe the garden, paint a room, then I’ll reward them. … Welfare state thinking […]

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Almost Saturday Night

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