Mountain Man Trails

I’m the enemy, ’cause I like to think; I like to read. I’m into freedom of speech and freedom of choice. I’m the kind of guy who likes to sit in a greasy spoon and wonder, “Gee, should I have the T-bone steak or the jumbo rack of barbecued ribs with the side order of gravy fries?” ...Why? Because I suddenly might feel the need to, okay, pal? -Edgar Friendly, character in Demolition Man (1993).

Friday, July 10, 2026

The God Who Saves: The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination - Anthony Faggiano

Found here . Our comments in bold. ------------------------------ As is typical with Calvinists, the author is here to explain Calvinism, no...

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Who Should Serve the Elements of the Lord’s Supper? Who may offer and who may withhold the bread and the wine? - by O. Palmer Robertson

Found here . Our comments in bold. ------------------------------- Hot on the heals of our recent post regarding who can receive communion ...

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Are you SURE you want “the first century church”? - By Elizabeth Prata

Found here . Our comments in bold. -------------------------- This is the way political Leftists argue. "Oh, so you want to go back to ...

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Who Should Be Admitted to the Lord’s Supper? 4 Views - by Davy Ellison

Found here . Our comments in bold. -------------------------- The author considers communion only in terms of his tradition, that it is a so...

Monday, July 6, 2026

Pastor’s Job Description: Four Essential Responsibilities of a Shepherd - by Joshua Chatman

Found here . Our comments in bold. ------------------- The author wants to teach his doctrine and tradition, not the Bible. He writes a litt...

Friday, July 3, 2026

Revival: In America We Trust? -by Michelle Lesley

Found here . Our comments in bold. -------------------- Ms. Lesley doesn't like the idea of a revival so far-reaching that it transforms...

Thursday, July 2, 2026

No, the blood of Jesus did not buy forgiveness of sins from God (Matthew 26:28) - By Jeremy Myers

Found here . We have come to understand that the death of Jesus for our sins was a sacrifice, not a transaction. The author ably explains th...

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

The End of Independent Agencies - by Robert Reich

Found here . Our comments in bold. ------------------- Dr. Reich is worried about the president gaining too much power, something he never w...

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

7 Reasons God Takes Pleasure in Election - by: John Piper

Found here . Our comments in bold. ----------------------------- What an odd title. We've commented on Dr. Piper's explanations se...

Monday, June 29, 2026

The Phoebe Hoax - by Denny Burk

Found here . Our comments in bold. --------------------- The author quotes the subject Scripture (Romans 16:1-2) and one other ( 1 Timothy 2...

Friday, June 26, 2026

Bad worship songs - Names (Cook, Ingram, Hudson)

From time to to we examine the lyrics of worship songs. Our desire is not to mock or humiliate, but rather to honestly examine content with ...

Thursday, June 25, 2026

The Danger of NAR Church Leven (sic) - by Don Pirozok

Found here . Our comments in bold. ------------------------ We have commented on the author's writing before and have not been impress...

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Five Points in My Pain How God’s Sovereignty Comforts Me - by Joni Eareckson Tada

Found here . Our comments in bold. ----------------------------- We suspect we might get accused of beating up on a helpless disabled perso...

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Discipleship Does Not Equal Shepherding: A Crucial Distinction in the Female Pastor Debate - By Jonathon Woodyard

Found here . Our comments in bold. --------------------- The author writes over 2000 words, for the sole purpose of bolstering his tradition...

Monday, June 22, 2026

What It Means That Christ is Praying for You Today - by Dave Harvey

Found here . Our comments in bold. ---------------------------------- It is clear that the author is a Calvinist/Reformist, because although...

Friday, June 19, 2026

Glory Only in the Cross - by Mike Ratliff

Excerpted from here . Our comments in bold. ---------------------------- Mr. Ratliff makes another appearance in our blog. He is a Reformed/...

Thursday, June 18, 2026

What is “the gift of God” in John 4:10? - gotquestions

Found here . One of those rare times when we can shout a hearty "amen" about gotquestions. They nailed this one. -----------------...

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Separate Ways - by J.V. Fesko

Found here . Our comments in bold. ------------------- The author presumes that any person who wants to attend a Reformed/Calvinist church i...

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

What Is God’s Providence? Learning to See God’s Hand in Everyday Life - by Danson Ottawa

Found here . Our comments in bold. ------------------- The author is Reformed/Calvinist, and as is typical for these kinds of teachers, uses...

Monday, June 15, 2026

They don't want you to know the REAL reason Social Security is in trouble, But I'm going to tell you anyway - by Robert Reich

Found here . Our comments in bold. ----------------------------- One can be sure that if a leftist is going to explain something, it will no...

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