I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ONE AND ALL
Just make me happy. Give me a guppy, a birthstone ring… a perky teacup, that sort of thing. I prefer Joy. A mature kind of happiness, a grandchild, security, …an old man who has been loyal to me. I’ve been … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Jesus Christ the Messiah, Jesus only way, Jesus the Messiah, Jesus' return, joy, Uncategorized
Tagged chocolate, Christmas, cow salt block, David & Oriana, Jesus, Jesus only way, Jesus the Baby, Jesus the Messiah, Jesus' return, memories, nostalgia, We Shall Behold Him
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WISE MEN …
As you can see I have taken off my motor scooter gear; I’m now prepared to talk seriously for a bit. It is Wednesday, you know, when I try to be wise. Wednesday Wisdom. I am back to the old … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Uncategorized, wisdom
Tagged atheists, Christianity, Hitchens, Jesus, wisdom, wise men
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INNOCENTS IN HELL? NEVER! (Part 3)
In part 2 of this series, I gave you a run down of my “sins” and what I believe was a progression to sin against God. Sins against God are deliberate choices made in rebellion or disobedience to his word, … Continue reading
Posted in age of accountability, Christianity, Jesus, sin, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, blessed, Christianity, eternal life, free will, Heaven, hell, innocents in hell never, Jesus, repentance, salvation, sin
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INNOCENTS IN HELL? NEVER! (Part 1)
Okay, my dears, gather round me while I talk of things many do not know, things argued about among Christians, scripture interpretations, and all that stuff that doesn’t matter much in the light of eternity. Our question is: “How can … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Jesus only way, Uncategorized
Tagged death, eternal life, eternity, free will, hell, innocence, innocents in hell never, Jesus, John 3:16, predestination, salvation
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INNOCENTS IN HELL? NEVER! – An Introduction
In 2016 I had been challenged with the question, “Why would a loving God send innocent people to hell?” My answer is, “He doesn’t.” Today I am beginning a copy/paste of that series. I remind you that I am not … Continue reading
Posted in hell, Jesus only way, Uncategorized
Tagged death, eternal life, eternity, hell, innocence, innocents in hell never, Jesus, salvation
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JESUS, THE MESSIAH
HE WAS CALLED JESUS CHRIST, the CHRIST, MESSIAH/MESSIAS: I will deal with these three names together – “Jesus Christ,” “the Christ,” and “Messiah/Messias.” Jesus was an “earthly” name given by Joseph in accordance with the angel’s message. Christ is a title … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus Christ the Messiah, Names of Jesus
Tagged Jesus, John 1 names of Jesus, Names of Jesus
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JESUS IS CALLED “THE WORD”
Christmas is over; the Babe in the manger grew. Who was this Babe? John spent three to four years with Jesus. When God inspired John to write his Gospel, he used several terms to tell who Jesus was. This week … Continue reading
NOT MY WILL
“Lord, please make it easy for (…fill in the blank…) to happen. In the name of Jesus I ask and thank you.” How simple! Just give me my way! How many times have I prayed for something that is not … Continue reading
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Tagged death, God's will, illness, Jesus, not my will, prayer, suffering
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BAKER’S DOZEN 4-6-21
1. Feasting on Ps. 32:1-2 “blessed is the man whose sin the Lord does not count against him” No, not against me because they were already counted against Jesus. Amazing. Can you imagine people who insist on carrying their own … Continue reading
Posted in baker's dozen, Uncategorized
Tagged baker's dozen, culture, ethics, Jesus, politics, routine
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MARY’S SOLILOQUY (#2 of 4)
I waited for tomorrow-a tomorrow that lasted 18 years! Jesus was a favored lad, a brilliant and talented man. Still he would do nothing about his special-Godness. He just responded to my urging by saying, “It’s not my time.” Finally … Continue reading
Posted in Easter, Mary mother of Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged eternal life, Jesus, Jesus lives, joy, Mary mother of Jesus, Mary's memories, resurrection, sorrow
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