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The Awesome God Needs No Vote I hope this message today will encourage all of God’s children in spite of so much concern about Election Day: “God has given us another day by keeping the earth rotating (going around) on its axis (the line going through the middle of the earth from top to bottom or bottom to top). Therefore, we can “Say to God, ‘How awesome (remarkable; outstanding) are Your works! Because of the greatness of Your power Your enemies will give feigned (pretend)

Self Defense or Not A dear brother sent the link below to a video to get my response: https://youtu.be/bF7ElSUL8mw?is=1Gisx344yOHDT_fq Here’s my response: He has quite a testimony and shows evidence that he’s familiar with Scripture. His experience in the bathroom is interesting. I was listening to see if he was clearly going to say He believed Jesus died for his sins and rose from the dead (the basic gospel). That’s not to say he doesn’t believe the gospel. He was correct in

A Christian Believes 1. Jesus is the Son of God (John 10:36) 2. Jesus died for his/ her sins (1 Cor. 15:3-4) 3. Jesus rose from the dead (1 Cor. 15:20) What About His/Her Lifestyle After Believing in Jesus? The lifestyle doesn’t secure the believer in salvation nor does it separate him/her from it. The lifestyle is the manifestation of genuine faith in Christ or the lack of it. How so? Because “without faith works is dead” (James 2:17, 20, 24, 26). Thus, dead faith is not l

Discernment and Freedom in Christ Recently, some of my dear brothers were divided over Christians wearing tattoos. It became a “hot potato” topic. My response was the following: I would suggest the following: Study the origin and history of tattoos. Take notes. Then scan the scriptures for every passage you can find on tattoos and Christian liberty. Write them down. Be intellectually honest, keeping in mind that all of the “Thou shalt nots” don’t mean “Thou shalt go ahead a

Over the last 20 years, I’ve had at least Four colonoscopies, Four biopsies, and Three MRI’s. Recently, a genetic study was done to see if I have any cancerous genes. Each time, I have been cancer free, including no cancerous genes. My oncologist had been concerned because my father, mother, sister, brother, paternal aunt, and maternal grandfather had cancer, and except for my mother, all of them died of cancer. The big question is, why am I, a prime target for cancer, f

Recently, some of my dear brothers were divided over Christians wearing tattoos. It became a “hot potato” topic. My response was the following: I would suggest the following: Study the origin and history of tattoos. Take notes. Then scan the scriptures for every passage you can find on tattoos and Christian liberty. Write them down. Be intellectually honest, keeping in mind that all of the “Thou shalt nots” don’t mean “Thou shalt go ahead and do or practice” all that’

A Christian Believes 1. Jesus is the Son of God (John 10:36) 2. Jesus died for his/ her sins (1 Cor. 15:3-4) 3. Jesus rose from the dead (1 Cor. 15:20) What About His/Her Lifestyle After Believing in Jesus? The lifestyle doesn’t secure the believer in salvation nor does it separate him/her from it. The lifestyle is the manifestation of genuine faith in Christ or the lack of it. How so? Because “without faith works is dead” (James 2:17, 20, 24, 26). Thus, dead faith is not l

My worldview is based on Scripture which makes politics a far less issue with me. Why? Because God’s truth is my highest concern. Jesus said, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” Too many people, including true believers, don’t really understand that passage and take it for granted. While men “suppress the truth in unrighteousness” (Rom 1:18), like they do in socialist/communist cou

Agree to Disagree. Thank you, brothers, for your perspectives. I respectfully disagree with you, assuming there is room for that. As your brother-in-Christ, I will always love you no matter what you believe. There's never been unanimous agreement about anything among believers in Christ. That's why there are so many church denominations. Jesus wants His followers to be one just as He and the Father are one: "The glory which You have given Me I have given to them, that they m

depravity sinfulness wickedness sinful What Does Psalm 66:18 Mean. “If I regard wickedness in my heart, The Lord will not hear” To "cherish" sin in the heart could also mean "to intend" to sin. For example, Jesus said, "but I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart" (Matt. 5:28). Such a person plans and looks for the opportunity to commit the sin. That's what King David did (2

This is what I shared with my grandchildren today (Mar. 17, 2026). Gigi (ge ge) had insomnia (sleeplessness) last night. So, I got up and prayed for myself, my family, my fellow believers (especially those suffering in countries that hate them), church members, and leaders of our country, state, and city. I also thanked Jesus for dying for my sins and rising from the dead and also for His promise to return to get us someday. Jesus said, "In My Father’s house are many dwell

The God-Given Right to Freedom Many in America don’t realize how blessed it is to experience freedom. At nineteen, joining the military (1966) was for me one of the best decisions I ever made. I highly respect all my fellow veterans, past and present, especially those who participated in combat and the families of those who paid the ultimate price. It's all about our God-given rights to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." They're "God given" because it's not the g

My Thoughts on Psalm 23 I have meditated on this psalm many times for encouragement. Below are thoughts that usually come to my mind. I shared them with my children and grandchildren and now with you, my brothers and sisters in Christ: "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want (not lack anything) He maketh me to lie down in green pastures (provides relaxation and comfort); he leadeth me beside the still waters (provides freshness). He restoreth my soul (revives His children)

Happy Fourth of July! Only the Lord can start a country and make it last 250 years, staying committed to the Declaration of Independent and the same Constitution. Since our Founding Fathers chose the biblical God to guide them, He was pleased to bless this country in spite of its many flaws, like many us have although we're born again. His word says, "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance" (Psalm 33:12). No nat

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The Cost of Knowing God by A. W. Toler https://youtu.be/M-rqkLHYIBk This message challenged me regarding my walk with the Lord. I constantly need His help. The message helped me to see how hypocrisy can creep into my life without my realizing it, how I can drift away from the Lord and His truth while doing all the “right” things Christians generally do, and how I need to constantly stay watchful to discern attractive Christianity from actual Christianity. While Galatia

Generational Curses A dear brother asked me about generational curses. It’s a controversial topic and needs to be scrutinized through the lens of Scripture, as all topics should be. My answer was concise, as follows: Many understand the words, “visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, on the third and the fourth generations of those who hate Me,” to refer to generational curses. However, it seems to refer to the “iniquity” of the unsaved in each generation, sta

I frequently text some of my grandchildren, calling them my jewels. Actually, all of them are, but I don’t have all their phone numbers. Each time I use a different description: “precious,” “special,” sparkling,” and “resplendent.” In today’s text I shared with them that today at 1pm I’m having a medical procedure called "colonoscopy." I told them to pray for their “Gigi” (my nickname, meaning “Granddaddy”). Then I explained to them the following: BUT! I've got victory no ma

Jesus is Coming Back This is what I shared with my grandchildren today (Mar. 17, 2026). Gigi (ge ge) had insomnia (sleeplessness) last night. So, I got up and prayed for myself, my family, my fellow believers (especially those suffering in countries that hate them), church members, and leaders of our country, state, and city. I also thanked Jesus for dying for my sins and rising from the dead and also for His promise to return to get us someday. Jesus said, "In My Father’s

Seeking God’s Kingdom My response to a dear brother’s question about seeking the kingdom of God: In the context Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus is teaching His disciples (and us) not to worry about anything: 1. Our very “life” (Greek means “soul”) is more important than our physical bodies. Why? Because it’s the first thing God gave us through Adam (Gen. 2:7), after all, we are made in God’s image (Gen. 1:26-27). I believe that’s what verse 25 means. 2. We are more important than bird