Here's what Mr. Artificial Intelligence has to say about using the internet to share the Gospel: "To spread the gospel online, create authentic, personal testimonies and share scripture through engaging formats like videos, infographics, and blogs on social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Start with prayer, foster positive interactions, avoid arguments, and use creative storytelling to reach a broad audience with the message of faith in Jesus Christ. "

Good morning and welcome. It is Wednesday, August 27, 2025, and, I am bringing greetings from my blog space to wherever you happen to be. I say that intentionally because my blogs go here, there, and practically any and everywhere people use the internet. I am not using any advertising and I have never entertained any thought of trying to monetize my blogs. Yet, in the past 6 months The View From Here has been viewed nearly 100,000 times. Here's the breakdown by country for the most recent 6 months: Singapore 24.1K, United States 22.8K, Brazil 15.9K, Vietnam 10.1K, Canada 7K, France 1.97K, Hong Kong 1.61K, Mexico 1.13K, United Kingdom 1.11K, Other 12.7K. For many years the United Kingdom pretty much followed right after the United States. Obviously, something has changed. Maybe they have put up screening rules and my slang fest writing may be considered subversive. Or, perhaps they see it as a threat to the English language worthy of some blocking activity. I don't have a clue. However, I am thankful for the platform I have where I can give honor to our Creator God and how that each of us can be made right with Him through His provision of His One and Only Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. I have said in the past that many if not most of those who land on my blog are likely searching for something else. That's okay. As our Pastor likes to say, "God can use any means whatsoever to save anyone at anytime, period." (something like that) I won't go through the entire story but remember the Russian engineer who was working in Iraq when he saw John 3:16 scribbled on the side of a tunnel they were building. He eventually returned to Russian but he had that John 3:16 stuck in his mind. He looked and looked and finally was able to find out it was a Bible verse and when he was finally able to read it, he was gloriously saved. Wow! Do we serve a great God or what? Amen.

 

I haven't angered anyone recently about politics so I thought I would write a little to stir up the collective blood pressure of many in my area of influence. I voted three times for Trump. Why? Because I could not stomach the alternatives. Period. Some in my circle think he is God's man put in charge to provide relief for His people. I will agree that he is where he is because of God's sovereign will. I hope he is a believer, however, I heard him say that he has never asked God for forgiveness because he has never needed to. Yikes. In fairness I also heard him say there's no one more Christian than him. I report. You decide. Here's my take: He is doing some good. I support his doing good. As a person, I recognize that he is ego driven and very narcissistic in his dealings. I watched as much as I could take of his cabinet meeting yesterday. It was one after the other essentially kissing his ring and saying great things about him. I did what we all can do. I turned it off. I continue to support him and the programs that further freedom for our country. Remember. God is in control. "God called King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, a pagan ruler, his "servant" in the Bible to fulfill His purposes, primarily to judge the wicked kingdom of Judah and execute divine punishment. While not a willing follower of God, Nebuchadnezzar was used as an instrument of God's wrath, illustrating that God's power is sovereign and extends even to non-believing rulers to accomplish His will. Another example is King Cyrus of the Medes, who was called God's "anointed" and "shepherd" for a similar purpose." (copied)  I will continue to support our President and pray for him but I do so with my understanding of who he is as a person. Hey, God can use me. He can use you too. We can be His servants in carrying out his purpose wherever we happen to find ourselves. Amen.