Commentary

Cynically Using the False Narrative of Climate Change to Do Social Engineering

I periodically return to this topic because of the intensity and frequency with which the narrative is pushed by the Climate Change Religionists, this time regarding the UN (United Nations) and the World Economic Forum (WEF), which continuously promote hysteria and the supposed “apocalyptic” nature of climate change to push an agenda that will essentially remake humanity and human beings.

What do I mean? The WEF and the UN previously signed a formal agreement entitled United Nations Agenda 2030: Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG). There are 17 goals identified that they want to have accomplished by 2030.

June 14, 1992.

That was my oldest son’s 14th birthday and it was on a Sunday; but, why would I bring that up, much less mention it in this weekly column?

It’s because it was one of those spiritual “milestones” in my Walk of Faith: and, in reality, we all have them ( whether we realize it or not).

Yes, we’d been serving in the Philippines as missionaries since October, ’89, and lived in Ormoc City, Leyte. We’d gone up to Luzon—the largest of 7,100 islands in the PI—for our annual missions’ conference with other missionaries.

And, it was there. . .on Wednesday, June 10, ’92. . .that I learned my adoptive father had suffered a massive stroke in Houston, Texas. Needless to say, I was very upset about this; yet, inwardly, the Lord told me to “be still and know that I AM God” (Psalm 46:10).

The question is “Is this Biblically true or not?” Once saved, always saved.

I first heard that phrase and its accompanying “Security of the Believer” when I was a young boy: and, I must confess, I didn’t know what they were talking about. But, through the years, I’ve come to realize why there’s such angst about the belief.

Yes, opponents of “Once saved, always saved” scowl and say “Well, that means you can do whatever you want after you’re saved!!” Then, they point to all those folks who wear a cross around their necks. . .sing like an angel on Sunday. . .but act like the devil during the week . . .and still smile and say, “I’m saved—and when I die, I know I’ll go to Heaven.”

For them, there’s no remorse, no “Godly sorrow over their sins:” and that’s because there’s been no repentance—for you can’t have one without the other.

The recent fatal shooting of a 12-yearold male in Shreveport has brought this issue back to light. The facts are still developing, but the allegation is that the individual was trying to break into a parked car in Southern Hills when the owner of the vehicle fired a weapon.

In Louisiana, the use of force to repel an attacker is essentially covered in two statutes: The first is entitled “Use of Force or Violence in Defense”: (1) The use of force or violence on another person is justifiable under either of the following circumstances: (i) when committed for the purpose of preventing an attack against the person or ... property in a person’s possession, and the force used is reasonable and apparently necessary to prevent the attack. Or, (ii) when the force is used by a person who is inside their home, place of business or motor vehicle and the person reasonably believes that the use of force is necessary.

That’s pretty straightforward.

Dear Editor of Winn Parish Enterprise, I would like to inform the citizens of Winn Parish that on May 14th at the regular City of Winnfield monthly meeting there is a company that will be attending the meeting in hopes of contracting with the city on photo ticketing. If you live in Winn Parish, shop in Winnfield or live in the City of Winnfield this meeting would be one of importance to attend. We should be concerned with this company coming into our town. This company MetaTraffic will contract for a percent of tickets that they write. Most contracts they have had is the company gets 60% and the town gets 40%. Someone is making money and it’s not the city. Yet the city will take on any legal issues that will come from this farce of a company. This company recently contracted with Eros and also Dodson. I feel it is imperative that as a community we pull together and let our voice be heard.

Are you looking for something fun and delicious to serve at your first Swap Meet, or to offer when you just have friends over for afternoon tea? Pimiento Cheese may just be what you are looking for.

Not only is it easy to make, it’s also delicious to serve as a spread for crackers. You can also fill the hollow in celery sticks to add a little extra crunch and flavor. If you want to get a bit fancier, use miniature croissants to make Pimento Cheese sandwiches, or you can follow the tried-and-true way of finger sandwiches by using white bread with the crusts removed, and cutting the sandwiches into four triangles.

And if you have a ‘spicy’ group of friends, you can chop up jalapenos to add to the mix!

Dear Editor, As a concerned citizen and resident of Winn Parish, I wish to address something that has come to my attention and I have further looked in to. I was told that several Winn Parish Police Jury employees recently received raises. First, this was not made public to the residents and tax payers of Winn Parish. Secondly, it is a constant complaint of the jury that there just isn’t enough money. If that is so, why are these raises being given.

I requested a list of all employees of the WPPJ and their salaries as of 1/1/23 and also as of 3/1/24. I am asking that you publish this information. This documentation does show the increase in salary for several employees. In fact, it show’s a total $50,000.00 in raises. It also shows, which is surprising to me, that there are 58 people on the WPPJ payroll.

We love to walk outside in springtime and breathe in all the fresh scents of nature. Our only wish is that we can bring them inside as well. You can do that by making your own simmering potpourri!

A simmering potpourri starts with a ‘base’ of some type of citrus. This can be lemons, limes, oranges, or even grapefruit. You can also use berries, such as raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries. Slice citrus into thin rounds and place them in a designated potpourri pot. For berries, leave them whole or slice larger ones in half or in quarters.

Next, add a favorite herb such as rosemary, mint, ginger root, or thyme. Mint is always a good choice as it already offers a fresh aroma, and comes in several different flavors, including orange, spearmint, chocolate and more.

Vanilla extract is also a good additive to a homemade potpourri. You can add just a few drops, up to a Tablespoon, if you are making a large batch.

The only way that we can see godly changes in our hearts that will last is to cooperate with God’s Spirit that has indwelt us since the moment we accepted Jesus as our Savior, but it is God that does the changing. Of course the initial change occurs at the moment of salvation, but then He continues to take us from glory to glory; one change at a time. Every spiritual matter that needs changing, even things about ourselves that we have always wanted to change, but were powerless to, God can change in an instant; provided we allow those changes to come to pass. Maturing believers ultimately come to understand that we have to learn to get out of His Way, and let Him do what He wants to do in our hearts.

When making a menu plan to help you determine what you want to grow in your garden, you may have squash on the list. Often, we only think of eating it fresh in salads, or smothering it down with bacon and onions. But there is another way to use them, and that is turning them into pickles.