Blue Ridge Karate Club

03/10/2026

Amazingly, it is human nature to assume that our believing or not believing something makes it true.

“When a man calls himself an atheist, he is not attacking God; he is attacking his own conscience.”-Michael Pearl

“The fool has said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that does good.”
Psalm 14:1

03/05/2026

The theory of evolution

"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork." Palms 19:1

“Scientists who go about teaching that evolution is a fact of life are great con-men, and the story they are telling may be the greatest hoax ever. In explaining evolution, we do not have one iota of fact.”
Dr. T. N. Tahmisian

02/19/2026

A lot of people think that Christianity is you doing all the righteous things you hate and avoiding all the wicked things you love in order to go to Heaven. No, that's a lost man with religion. A Christian is a person whose heart has been changed; they have new affections.
Paul Washer

02/04/2026

“Every man must do two things alone; he must do his own believing, and he must do his own dying.” - Martin Luther

“But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty.”
1 Corinthians 1:27

02/03/2026

“Within the covers of the Bible are all the answers for all the problems men face. The Bible can touch hearts, order minds and refresh souls.”— Ronald Reagan
“In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength.”— Robert E. Lee

“Give me understanding, and I shall keep your law; yes, I shall observe it with my whole heart. Make me to go in the path of your commandments; for therein do I delight.”
Psalm 119:34,35

01/31/2026

“I believe the Bible is the best gift God has given to man… But for this Book, we could not know right from wrong…Take all you can of this Book upon reason, and the balance on faith, and you will live and die a happier man.”
Abraham Lincoln
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished to all good works.”
2 Timothy 3:16,17

01/30/2026

“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.”

A.W. Tozer

01/29/2026

John Bacon, the British sculptor of great ability who died in 1799, left the fol­lowing self-composed inscription for his tombstone:

“What I was as an artist seemed to me of some importance while I lived, but what I really was as a believer in Christ Jesus is the thing of importance to me now.”

“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double minded.”
James 4:7,8

01/28/2026

“When people inquire as to the relevance of our gospel, we must not be tricked into going on the defensive. We must immediately take the offensive, for our Lord Himself has promised that the gates of hell shall not withstand the assault of His Church.” – Dr. Leighton Ford
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9

07/25/2025

Think about this: a warrior the day he is no longer feared" I used to subscribe to this until...I grew older. The truth is, we all age, and sometimes that means we no longer inspire fear. But that doesn’t diminish our warrior spirit. It’s essential to realize that not all warriors fight on the battlefield. Every day, we face challenges that require the courage of a warrior.

A true warrior is one who confronts their own ego, wrestles with their inner demons. At the end of the day, a warrior recognizes their mortality and chooses a path of peace and wisdom. They grow old gracefully, earning respect not through fear, but through their steadfastness and resilience.

So, let’s redefine what it means to be a warrior. It’s not just about combat; it’s about the daily battles we face within ourselves and how we rise above them. That is the essence of true strength.

Doug Marcaida

05/01/2025