I'm putting the finishing touches on a lesson for tomorrow about The Lion of Judah. I landed on the Beatitudes just now and God nudged me to post this as a reminder of whom he blesses:
"One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him, and he began to teach them.
- God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
- God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
- God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.
- God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.
- God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
- God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.
- God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.
- God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way."
Matthew 5:1-12 (NLT)
Grok made the Mariachi Band. The others we deported. 😁
In the first half, attorney Sean Maloney from Second Call Defense joins me to explain the lessons gun owners can learn from what happened to Kyle Rittenhouse.
In the second half, I discuss a home invasion case from Oceanside California in which the homeowner successfully defended himself.
USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) Returns to San Diego with Artemis II Orion Capsule
Apr 11, 2026 #ArtemisII #OrionCapsule #USSMurtha
Watch the USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) is return to Naval Base San Diego carrying the Artemis II Orion capsule “Integrity” after successfully recovering NASA’s four astronauts from their historic 10-day journey around the Moon.
This is the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years — and San Diego just played a starring role. The Murtha served as the primary recovery ship, plucking Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen (plus the spacecraft) from the Pacific yesterday. Watch the ship come home with the capsule safely aboard!
One beautiful thing about not owning a TV is that it frees up time for better things - like reading and meditating on God’s Word. I’ve been reflecting on Luke 8 since yesterday, specifically the Parable of the Sower. Verse 15 says:
“But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.” — Luke 8:15 NIV
And in the New living translation:
“And the seeds that fell on the good soil represent honest, good-hearted people who hear God’s word, cling to it, and patiently produce a huge harvest.” — Luke 8:15 NLT
From this I have learned: If I want to be the good soil, and I do, I must be honest, with a noble and good heart. I can’t just hear God’s Word. I must actively listen to it, retain it, and cling to it. Then, and only then, by patiently persevering through life’s trials, will I produce a huge harvest for the Lord.
This is a high and wonderful calling. I'm so grateful for the ...
