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THE RISING CRIME RATE
Their voices raise in unison, Come on, let’s go. It’ll be fun! “Ha, God will not do anything,” they say. …. That’s been the cry since Jeremiah’s day. . They wreck havoc, on the Goldsmith’s cabinet. Help themselves to expensive … Continue reading
Posted in crime
Tagged crime, mob robberies, no bail bonds, punishment, rehabilitation, rising crime rate
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SWATS ON THE GLUTEUS MAXIMUS
I asked Sammy what to call the part of the body we can spank. I thought his answer, gluteus maximus, was a bit much and said so. So he said call it the posterior. Still a bit much. I asked … Continue reading
WHY SUFFER? – #8 Punishment
I am not prepared to make judgments about who, how, why God punishes in the present day. But I think I have some sound opinions and advice about such a matter. So let me tell you some personal stories. We … Continue reading
WHY SUFFER? – #7 Chastens/Punishes
According to Hebrews 12:6 “because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.” Punishment (chastisement) occurs as a disciplining measure resulting from misbehavior. A father punishes his son for disobedience or rebellion. … Continue reading
FAMILY, CHURCH, PUBLIC SCHOOL
Comment from blogger: “My husband and I raised three sons and this is totally the type of plain speaking we used on them. We always told them their main job as a boyfriend was to make sure they treated their … Continue reading
Posted in abortion, Uncategorized
Tagged abortion, accountability, adoption, church, family, God's eye, keeping one's baby, punishment, reward, reward and punishment, school
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