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The Wheels of Government Turn Slowly
by PamFord Davis From city to national government progress comes slowly when reform is needed. The red tape stretches so far it could easily replace our interstate coast-to-coast highways! Our founding fathers knew of the dangers of stall tactics. A speedy trial by peers is a joke today! It seems the wheels of government have always turned slowly. I am no history buff, but the Bible gives us a valuable look at history. "Afterwards, (King) Joash took it to heart to renovate the Lord's temple. So, he gathered the priests and Levites and said, Go out to the cities of Judah and collect money from all Israel to repair the temple of our God as needed year by year, and do it quickly. However, the Levites did not hurry (2 Chronicles 24:5)." Maybe the Levites were the inventors of "round-to-its'!" Published articles in Mature Living Magazine, Devotions for the Deaf, The Secret Place, Coosa Journal, Mary Hollingsworth's The One Year Devotional of Joy and Laughter, Jo Krueger's Every Day in God's Word. http://www.pamforddavis.com http://www.faithwriters.com/member-profile.php? Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |