New York.   Atlanta.   Minneapolis.  Seattle.  White House.   Covid-19.   Science-Data-Experts-Fauci-Brix. Lockdown.  Economy.  Floyd-Chauvin.  Protests.  Peaceful-Violent.   Funerals.   Systemic-Racism.  Reparation.  Election.  Democrat- Republican.  Liberal-Conservative.   Politically-Correct.   Freedom-Anarchy.  Flags-Statues-Desecration. ChazChop. Police Brutality.  Individual Rights-Free Speech.  Politically Correct.  Marxism-Socialism-Communism.

 

Like the sudden thrust of our birth into a new world, we are filled with fears by forces beyond our control which have taken away every security we have known. We enter the possibility of the demise, not so much that we will die, for we know as individuals we will die, but that the truths we have come to believe about ourselves have died. The principles we have been taught, such as: the ends do not justify the means; we are loved because we love; we can educate ourselves into wisdom; perseverance does bring success; relationships built on trust will prevail if we have patience; what we do in the now can last because we are earnest and thoughtful. We are to respect those in authority; our laws, rules, and regulations are based on our constitution of equality through due process. How could those principles we believed and depended upon be gone so quickly? And so, we respond as babies do when safety and security seem to vanish. Instinctual. Visceral. Fight or flight. Anger or denial.

Through the media the words fly out with....

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An email question from Kathy: "I wondered if someone who is not pure in heart as it says in Matt. and they die will they suddenly become pure in heart when they reach heaven.....?

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"Thro' many dangers..." 

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Spit in Soup

Once upon a time, a master had a servant-cook. Now the master was a bully. And his cook felt many a kick when the master didn't like what the servant had fixed. The master never had a kind word of thanks even when the servant cooked something the master liked. The servant always knew when the master liked what he had cooked, because the master would grunt or belch after the meal.

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It's already January the 15^th.  Have you like I put away the Christmas stuff, the old files-paperwork stuff, the old clothes stuff, or whatever stuff had to do with you in 2015? Was the letting go easy or hard? full story

Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant; to (server) Maria whose father died last week in New Jersey at the age of 86. Her brother says she will not see him.

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What about foretelling by the moon and the stars? What do the scriptures say? full story

I received by snail mail a letter containing the following excerpts. Since the letter is personal, yet because I believe perhaps universal in its contents, I'm choosing to share parts of it here while keeping the writer's identity confidential. full story

Friends have shared, emailed, and added to the many commentaries that I've heard in the media about the decision the Supreme Court made recently on same-sex marriage. Christian pundits have decried the Court's decision and secular "talking-heads" have rejoiced. full story

              We all want to be like Jesus,

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AN ABRIDGED PASSOVER (SEDER) FOR CHRISTIANS

 

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Twenty fifteen looms large and small, violent and peaceful, best and worst, and all the myriad details in between.

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Here is my answer to your e-mail question:"What can you do to help a 10 year old child stop lying?

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Something to Think About

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In the dark night hours of Monday, August 18, 2014, suddenly I was awakened with "1946." The words rang in my mind like a trumpet call to arms. I asked the Holy Spirit, What does this mean? What am I to do with this number?

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Since 8/11/14, the print and visual media have been filled with the sad news of iconic comedian, actor, Robin Williams' suicide. I, too was saddened by the news and thought of others who have died in the public eye as well— for example, Marilyn Monroe. Losing a loved one in death is always painful, no matter the circumstances. But having the assurance of a heavenly destination can ease grief.

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The Lord was working on His sixth day when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on that one.” full story

Since childhood I've heard numerous sermons on what a woman, based on these scriptures, should be.  Of course, I discovered that in real life the ability to apply all of the virtues of these scriptures were non-existent in any one woman I met, and of course, in me as well. full story

Hey, Lady, you say God’s in control? Oh, yea? Where was he in NewTon? The **@# killer was in control.

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Pictures of an old man with a beard holding a sickle contrasted to the new baby in a diaper for the New Year are no longer popular in the print media. full story

In answer to this inquiry, I’ve decided to include issues that were raised during some counseling sessions over the years. I welcome anyone’s response by email or blog to what I have written.

 

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There is much debate about this question: are we given a guardian angel when we are born? Does he stay with us until our death? full story

Where do the spirits of animals go after they die?

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Okay, I’m a serious student of the scriptures. But I’ve been thinking about how Jesus had to laugh on occasion. (Laughter without sin!) full story

I was asked, “What gives you the authority to teach [us]?”

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Let’s Be Fair to Job’s Wife

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We’re not supposed to be in debt. What about churches that are in debt? What about pledging to give money to church projects? full story

Living in South Florida during the hurricane season from June through November brings with it the media releasing information about every tropical depression starting on the coast of Africa or elsewhere. I watched Irene form,..... full story

I have preached many times, heard many sermons, and read commentaries on why Peter was rebuked by Jesus as having “little faith.” full story

There are many reasons to study the Bible. It’s God’s word to us—God breathed upon it—pneuma. full story

From an email:  And, I want to know more about heaven and the new earth.

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Briefly, three friends emailed me a true story about a violinist, Joshua Bell, who played six Bach pieces on his 3.5 million dollar violin in the Metro Subway. The Washington Post wished to write a piece on the taste and priorities of people. In observing those who passed Bell by in the Station, only a three-year-old seemed to pay attention to his playing as did some other children full story

Someone asked me recently: how can a Christian become a politician? Politics is all about compromise. full story

God’s purpose in giving us prophecies, visions, and dreams is to bring us closer to Him; to prove Himself in our lives as a God of now; to warn or guide us as to His will in personal details; to press us to make sure that what we have heard and seen lines up with His word correctly; to increase our faith that He is involved in all our circumstances; and to bring us into greater trust in our call to accomplish His will.

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Reply to an email question concerning the work of the church.

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Obama: woes/accolades

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We live in perilous times. Our world moves so quickly, it seems we are always on a precipice of a terrible happening.

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"..I also have many disagreements with her...I don't know how to deal with it.."

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A conversation, an email, and an article in the Smithsonian Magazine by Richard Conniff have reminded me of certain laws of behavior. They’re not the ten commandments by a long shot, but they have some B-B Gun truths to them.

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My response to C is at the end of the following email.
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A friend sent this to me--it is very interesting. Thought you might like to read it. Please don't see this as political, but it is becoming a part of our lives now. If you have any feedback, please share.
C. 

 

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E-mail question: Is it possible to emulate the first century church as a community church model in our current society?

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During a conversation with a Christian brother, he asked: "Do you think there will be more women than men in heaven?"

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As a Christian believer and citizen of the U.S.A.,how does one respond politically to the nation we are living in? Can a believer live with one foot in the nation and one foot in the kingdom of God?

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Because of comments from my sisters, brothers, e-mails and several magazine articles (Good News , World, Charisma), I decided to offer further commentary:

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What do you think of the Lakeland “Healing Revival” and Todd Bentley?

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You asked if I had, or would consider debating an atheist?

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These accusations come from hateful web sites.  If we are to be "salt and light," if we are to live out the second commandment, to "love our neighbor as ourselves,"  these kinds of e-mails prove the writer (web sites) believes the opposite.

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1. What is God position about marijuana?

2. Where in the Bible we can read about?

 

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An email questioner asks, "How long do we have?" and, "Forget terrorists...are we our own worst enemy?"

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Please, show me the way to always move by your Spirit, never deviating from the route you have mapped out for me.

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A question from a brother in Christ during a conversation: "Don’t you think America was founded as a Christian nation?"

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What do you think about this?

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What do you think of preachers who use someone else’s stories as their own?

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Are miscarriage fetuses just cells?

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Here I am dear Father,

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I’ve had nine dogs. And lived through losing eight.

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Easter is all about power. It’s about power in the heart of God to show mankind true love.

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The New Year looms large and scary. This is not a new sweet baby, but the same old man burdened with the same old human belief systems of the past centuries and the present one.

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A recent Question, "I’m a Christian. What’s wrong with using any way I can to get a healing? Like what’s wrong with going to someone who can guide me and open up the stuck pathways with her energy? If I can go to someone who can unlock whatever is hanging me up by reading my handwriting, what’s wrong with that? I believe Jesus was a great healer and he can use anyone he wants to." full story

Holidays are marked by symbols: the Thanksgiving turkey; the Christmas Tree, the Menorah, the New Year’s champagne glass; the Fourth of July American flag. However, Halloween has a particularly controversial distinction of symbols.

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An e-mail questioner sends: "86% of Americans believe keeping "In God We Trust" in the Pledge of Allegiance. Why is the world catering to the 14% who don’t?"

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Aren't our American symbols evidence of America being a Christian nation?

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What if revival only lasts for a short period of time? full story

What does it mean to enter into his presence?

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What do you think?

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This is for all fathers who:

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This is for all mothers who:

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Recently, I received an e-mail stating, "[Jesus] was crucified in the year 27 A.D. on Wednesday, others came stating that Saturday was established as the Sabbath and that it should be the day of Worship for Christians

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Thought you might enjoy an inspiring, personal experience I had many years ago.

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This is a must read for all those interested in knowing where the American church is and where she is headed. full story

Tsunamis. Earthquakes. Flooding around the globe. And hurricanes. A whole alphabet of them coming at us with forces beyond our understanding. We have questions: are they from God because we are an evil people? Are these storms and earthquakes a sign of the end-times? Or are they from Satan because he wants to destroy us? Does God care about his people? Can a God of love bring about such destruction? What kind of intelligence would create and then destroy what he has created? Are these cycles of nature? full story

You said in your answer to the question about “when you die” that God sends people to hell who don’t believe in Christ. Well, I find that offensive! If God is loving he doesn’t send people to hell because they don’t know Christ. What about somebody in some country somewhere, like in the jungle for instance, who’s never heard about Christ? Do you believe God sends that person to hell? full story

When you die is it true you don’t go directly to heaven to be with the Lord, but instead you go to sleep until Judgment Day when all who believe will be transformed and given new bodies? full story

According to your word we are to rejoice in everything with thanksgiving. But, oh Lord, please also remember we are but dust and we are a weak and often fearful people. full story

There has been much controversy among Christian Theologians about whether or not a Christian can be demon possessed. full story

Thank you for your question: what does one do if one gets a prophecy like the Hillary Clinton one? full story

What did they have in common? full story

If all things come through God, and He allows certain things then how does Satan go about presenting these things to God? Does Satan go to the third heaven to ask God? full story

Does the Bible have anything to say about acupuncture? full story

What does the number 666 mean in the bible? full story

Is it True? full story

For a Christian, is adultery the only reason one can get a divorce? full story

I would never have another meal as fine as this one. full story

A Father's Day story full story

FEAST OF ESTHER full story

Parable of the Talents Matt. 25: 14-30
Parable of the Minas Luke 19: 11-27 full story

Parable of the wolf full story

He leads me forward full story

How many sunrises have I seen? full story

People are unreasonable, illogical and self-centered full story

James 1:7,8 full story

Resolutions have been made. Diets in place. Lists to do pondered and made. A vacation thought or two has surfaced. full story