"Esau sold his birthright for a bowl of stew. Samson sold his secret for a one night stand. Judas sold his soul for thirty pieces of silver.
What were they thinking? The answer is, they weren't. Nothing is more illogical than sin. It's the epitome of poor judgement. It's temporary insanity with eternal consequences. And we have no alibi, save the cross of Jesus Christ." Mark Batterson, All In, pg. 149
Lord, forgive me everything I've sold. Restore Your blessings. Reconcile my soul. Reference Psalm 51. Amen.
"May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world." Galatians 6:14. Amen.
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Friday, November 22, 2013
"Just Saying" Chivalry Isn't Dead
Re: http://elitedaily.com/dating/sex/why-chivalry-is-dead-from-a-mans-perspective/
"Chivalry is dead." John Picciuto
Chivalry isn't dead.
For the sake of manhood, can we men stop looking like winy girlfriendless sex depraved babies? Man up. The woman that God's designed for you will make herself known. Man up and find her. Man up and give her a reason to appear. Man up and pray for her. Stop blaming women for your own issues. "The real problem here is that women" .... is nonsense. A man wrote this article. He needs to own his own weight. Women can write this. Men need to write "The real problem here is that men" ....
"Where did we lose the chivalrous touch? When did it become acceptable to just text a girl, inviting her to come bang? Don’t get me wrong. I’m not complaining about those instances, I’m just saying," .... He's just saying? He's just saying what? He's just saying he's jealous. He's not getting these texts? "Where did we lose the chivalrous touch?" Where did this guy lose his? "I'm not complaining about those instances." Where's the "chivalrous touch" in that? He's not complaining? Sure he is. "Where did we lose the chivalrous touch?" He answered his own question. He's just not man enough to look inward for the answer. He would be better off looking inward and addressing his own need for chivalry.
I know chivalry is damaged. It's not dead, but it's damaged. It's damaged in most men. It's damaged in me, seriously damaged, damaged to the point of near wreckage at times, but ... I'd rather look inward and in Christ for answers and restoration rather than ... rather than entertain the idea that it's just dead and it's the responsibility of women to resurrect it.
Jesus Christ is Lord and when He walked amongst us, He was a Man amongst men, the Manliest of men, the most chivalrous of us all. He conquered death for us. 2nd Corinthians 5:21. The least we men could do is honor His conquering by conquering ourselves, Galatians 2:20, and taking responsibility for our own mess. Amen? I'll say it. Amen.
"Just saying."
"Chivalry is dead." John Picciuto
Chivalry isn't dead.
For the sake of manhood, can we men stop looking like winy girlfriendless sex depraved babies? Man up. The woman that God's designed for you will make herself known. Man up and find her. Man up and give her a reason to appear. Man up and pray for her. Stop blaming women for your own issues. "The real problem here is that women" .... is nonsense. A man wrote this article. He needs to own his own weight. Women can write this. Men need to write "The real problem here is that men" ....
"Where did we lose the chivalrous touch? When did it become acceptable to just text a girl, inviting her to come bang? Don’t get me wrong. I’m not complaining about those instances, I’m just saying," .... He's just saying? He's just saying what? He's just saying he's jealous. He's not getting these texts? "Where did we lose the chivalrous touch?" Where did this guy lose his? "I'm not complaining about those instances." Where's the "chivalrous touch" in that? He's not complaining? Sure he is. "Where did we lose the chivalrous touch?" He answered his own question. He's just not man enough to look inward for the answer. He would be better off looking inward and addressing his own need for chivalry.
I know chivalry is damaged. It's not dead, but it's damaged. It's damaged in most men. It's damaged in me, seriously damaged, damaged to the point of near wreckage at times, but ... I'd rather look inward and in Christ for answers and restoration rather than ... rather than entertain the idea that it's just dead and it's the responsibility of women to resurrect it.
Jesus Christ is Lord and when He walked amongst us, He was a Man amongst men, the Manliest of men, the most chivalrous of us all. He conquered death for us. 2nd Corinthians 5:21. The least we men could do is honor His conquering by conquering ourselves, Galatians 2:20, and taking responsibility for our own mess. Amen? I'll say it. Amen.
"Just saying."
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
"Four Score and seven years ago" The 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg address
"Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the
proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are
met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of
that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that
that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do
this.
But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate, we can not
consecrate, we can not hallow, this ground. The brave men, living and dead,
who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or
detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it
can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be
dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far
so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task
remaining before us, that from these honored dead we take increased devotion
to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion, that we
here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain, that this
nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of
the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the
earth."
Abraham Lincoln
November 19th, 1863 (http://www.abrahamlincolnonline.org/lincoln/speeches/gettysburg.htm)
#somethingtothinkabout
Lincoln ushered in the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th
Amendment, as a compassionate and courageous man, not as a Republican or
Democrat, though he was a Republican and proud of his station, but as an American of Americans, a man
called by God to fight for others, for their freedom, for their lives and for
their equal rights.
Might you ask yourself these questions?
- Would
Lincoln have fought for the Emancipation of Innocent Men locked away in
our nations prisons?
- In
the case of guilty men on death row, would Lincoln have fought for the
Proclamation of Life?
- In
the case of unborn children, would Lincoln have fought for the
Emancipation of Children in Their Womb?
- Would
Lincoln have considered Innocent Americans, Guilty Americans, Unborn
Americans deserving of equal rights, deserving of 13th Amendment rights?
- Yes
Lincoln was an extraordinary man and leader of men. We ought
to follow his lead. He knew the nobility of blood, the value of life. We ought to know as well.
"It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us, that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion, that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain, that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."
"It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us, that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion, that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain, that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."
Saturday, November 16, 2013
To slap or not to slap? There's no question! Is there?
"The slap of a friend can be trusted to help you, but the kisses of an enemy are nothing but lies." Proverbs 27:6
See!!!! The scripture agrees with my approach, but people ... people just don't seem to get it. Prison didn't set me back. It set me up to slap others around ... according to the scripture. #feelinghumorous #ooorrramI #hhhhmmmm
"There was no stopping Smith Wigglesworth. He was a flame for God, and the fire fell wherever he went. He said: "I believe God's ministers are to be flames of fire. Nothing less than flames. Nothing less than mighty instruments, with burning messages, with hearts full of love. They must have a depth of consecration, that God has taken full charge of the body, and it exists only that it may manifest the Glory of God."
He was certainly possessor of an audacity, a daring, a boldness the like of which has rarely been seen in Christendom in modern times. It was not uncommon for him to announce in his meetings: "Every sermon that Christ preached was prefaced by a model miracle. We are going to follow His example. The first person in this large audience that stands up, whatever his or her sickness, I'll pray for that one and God will deliver him or her." And the first person to stand, even if they were the most deformed cripple, would be healed!
On one typical occasion, a man came forward for prayer for stomach pain, and, commanding the pain to be gone, Wigglesworth punched the man in the stomach so hard that he was sent half way across the room, completely healed! This kind of thing happened more than once. Wigglesworth believed in commanding the sick to be healed in Jesus' name. His was an aggressive, holy faith. He was a "violent" man, taking ground from the devil by force. And yet he was also a man of great compassion ... The devil certainly felt it when Smith Wigglesworth hit town!" Andrew Strom #keepingitreal #sometimesbeatingthehelloutofpeopleislovingthehelloutofpeople #justsaying
Disclaimer. This is meant for humor. I haven't prophesied that thou shouldest slap thine neighbors. Love your neighbor.
See!!!! The scripture agrees with my approach, but people ... people just don't seem to get it. Prison didn't set me back. It set me up to slap others around ... according to the scripture. #feelinghumorous #ooorrramI #hhhhmmmm
"There was no stopping Smith Wigglesworth. He was a flame for God, and the fire fell wherever he went. He said: "I believe God's ministers are to be flames of fire. Nothing less than flames. Nothing less than mighty instruments, with burning messages, with hearts full of love. They must have a depth of consecration, that God has taken full charge of the body, and it exists only that it may manifest the Glory of God."
He was certainly possessor of an audacity, a daring, a boldness the like of which has rarely been seen in Christendom in modern times. It was not uncommon for him to announce in his meetings: "Every sermon that Christ preached was prefaced by a model miracle. We are going to follow His example. The first person in this large audience that stands up, whatever his or her sickness, I'll pray for that one and God will deliver him or her." And the first person to stand, even if they were the most deformed cripple, would be healed!
On one typical occasion, a man came forward for prayer for stomach pain, and, commanding the pain to be gone, Wigglesworth punched the man in the stomach so hard that he was sent half way across the room, completely healed! This kind of thing happened more than once. Wigglesworth believed in commanding the sick to be healed in Jesus' name. His was an aggressive, holy faith. He was a "violent" man, taking ground from the devil by force. And yet he was also a man of great compassion ... The devil certainly felt it when Smith Wigglesworth hit town!" Andrew Strom #keepingitreal #sometimesbeatingthehelloutofpeopleislovingthehelloutofpeople #justsaying
Disclaimer. This is meant for humor. I haven't prophesied that thou shouldest slap thine neighbors. Love your neighbor.
Continuing
I will continue getting stronger physically, mentally and spiritually. I will continue drawing closer to God. I will continue to become a mentor. I will continue the process of authoring the first of two, possibly three, books. I will continue to build productive relationships in Christ for Christ. I will continue to develop into a man worthy of His calling. When blessed with the opportunity, I will continue living for Him as a boyfriend, as a fiancé, as a husband, as a father and grandfather. I will be the man God has destined me to be. I will continue in the faith. I will continue in the hope of the gospel. I will continue in Christ. I will continue to die to myself and live for Him. #verse23 #continuing
... "walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of His dear Son: in Whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: for by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him, and for Him: and He is before all things, and by Him all things consist. And He is the head of the body, the church: Who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things He might have the preeminence.
For it pleased the Father that in Him should all fulness dwell; and, having made peace through the blood of His cross, by Him to reconcile all things unto Himself; by Him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
And you, that were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath He reconciled in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, unblameable and unreproveable in His sight: if ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, firmly established and steadfast and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard" ... Colossians 1:10-23
... "walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of His dear Son: in Whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: for by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him, and for Him: and He is before all things, and by Him all things consist. And He is the head of the body, the church: Who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things He might have the preeminence.
For it pleased the Father that in Him should all fulness dwell; and, having made peace through the blood of His cross, by Him to reconcile all things unto Himself; by Him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
And you, that were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath He reconciled in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, unblameable and unreproveable in His sight: if ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, firmly established and steadfast and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard" ... Colossians 1:10-23
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Jesus is King
"Jesus came near and said to them, "All power in Heaven and over the earth has been given to me." Matthew 28:18
"One man esteems one day more highly than another; another esteems all days alike. Let every one be thoroughly convinced in his own mind. He who regards the day as sacred, so regards it for the Master's sake; and he who eats certain food eats it for the Master's sake, for he gives thanks to God; and he who refrains from eating it refrains for the Master's sake, and he also gives thanks to God. For not one of us lives to himself, and not one dies to himself. If we live, we live to the Lord: if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. For this was the purpose of Christ's death on the cross and resurrection, namely that He would be Lord both of the dead and the living." Romans 14:5-9
Therefore, "I solemnly implore you, in the presence of God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who is about to judge the living and the dead, and by His Appearing and His Kingship: proclaim the Word of God, preach the Gospel, be zealous in season and out of season; convince, rebuke, encourage, with the utmost patience as a teacher. For a time is coming when they will not tolerate wholesome instruction, but, wanting to have their ears tickled, they will find a multitude of teachers to satisfy their own desires; and will turn away from listening to the truth and will turn aside to fables. But as for you, be vigilant, exercise habitual self control, and live not a self indulgent life, but do the duty of an evangelist and fully discharge the obligations of your office and ministry." 2nd Timothy 4:1-5
Jesus is King. Jesus was King twelve years ago, eight years ago, four years ago, last year and yesterday. He's King today. He's King. He's always been King. He will always be King. Praise the King. Glory to the King. Jesus is King. Period. Amen.
"One man esteems one day more highly than another; another esteems all days alike. Let every one be thoroughly convinced in his own mind. He who regards the day as sacred, so regards it for the Master's sake; and he who eats certain food eats it for the Master's sake, for he gives thanks to God; and he who refrains from eating it refrains for the Master's sake, and he also gives thanks to God. For not one of us lives to himself, and not one dies to himself. If we live, we live to the Lord: if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. For this was the purpose of Christ's death on the cross and resurrection, namely that He would be Lord both of the dead and the living." Romans 14:5-9
Therefore, "I solemnly implore you, in the presence of God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who is about to judge the living and the dead, and by His Appearing and His Kingship: proclaim the Word of God, preach the Gospel, be zealous in season and out of season; convince, rebuke, encourage, with the utmost patience as a teacher. For a time is coming when they will not tolerate wholesome instruction, but, wanting to have their ears tickled, they will find a multitude of teachers to satisfy their own desires; and will turn away from listening to the truth and will turn aside to fables. But as for you, be vigilant, exercise habitual self control, and live not a self indulgent life, but do the duty of an evangelist and fully discharge the obligations of your office and ministry." 2nd Timothy 4:1-5
Jesus is King. Jesus was King twelve years ago, eight years ago, four years ago, last year and yesterday. He's King today. He's King. He's always been King. He will always be King. Praise the King. Glory to the King. Jesus is King. Period. Amen.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Exhortation and Encouragement to Pray for the 2012 US Elections
I hope we're all praying for God's will in this evening's US elections. We all have our ideologies, but let's agree to to pray for God's ideology this evening. Pray for all the candidates.
"I exhort then, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all men; including kings and all who are in high station, in order that we may live peaceful and tranquil lives with all godliness and gravity. This is right, and is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who is willing for all mankind to be saved and come to a full knowledge of the truth. For there is but one God and but one Mediator between God and men, (our Lord and Savior and God's only begotten Son) Christ Jesus, Himself (, born as,) a man; who gave Himself as the redemption price for all, a fact testified to at its own appointed time, and of which I have been appointed a herald and an Apostle. I am speaking the truth. It is not a fiction." 1st Timothy 2:1-7. St. John 3:16. Weymouth New Testament
"Father, as this election unfolds, we seek to better understand the issues and concerns that confront our cities, states and country. The gospel compels us to respond as a faithful church and as faithful citizens in our community. We ask for eyes that are free from blindness, so that we might see each other as brothers and sisters, as one and equal in dignity, especially those who are victims of abuse, violence, injustice, deceit and poverty. We ask for ears that will hear the cries of children unborn and those abandoned, men and women oppressed because of race or creed, religion or gender. We ask for minds and hearts that are open to hearing the voice of leaders who will bring us closer to your Kingdom.
We pray for discernment, so that we may choose leaders who hear your Word, live Your Word and reflect Your love, and keep in the ways of Your truth, as they follow in the steps of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and His Apostles. Guide us and lead us in Your Kingdom of justice and peace.
We ask this in the name of Your Son and our Lord Jesus Christ and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen." Author Unknown. Amen.
"I exhort then, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all men; including kings and all who are in high station, in order that we may live peaceful and tranquil lives with all godliness and gravity. This is right, and is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who is willing for all mankind to be saved and come to a full knowledge of the truth. For there is but one God and but one Mediator between God and men, (our Lord and Savior and God's only begotten Son) Christ Jesus, Himself (, born as,) a man; who gave Himself as the redemption price for all, a fact testified to at its own appointed time, and of which I have been appointed a herald and an Apostle. I am speaking the truth. It is not a fiction." 1st Timothy 2:1-7. St. John 3:16. Weymouth New Testament
"Father, as this election unfolds, we seek to better understand the issues and concerns that confront our cities, states and country. The gospel compels us to respond as a faithful church and as faithful citizens in our community. We ask for eyes that are free from blindness, so that we might see each other as brothers and sisters, as one and equal in dignity, especially those who are victims of abuse, violence, injustice, deceit and poverty. We ask for ears that will hear the cries of children unborn and those abandoned, men and women oppressed because of race or creed, religion or gender. We ask for minds and hearts that are open to hearing the voice of leaders who will bring us closer to your Kingdom.
We pray for discernment, so that we may choose leaders who hear your Word, live Your Word and reflect Your love, and keep in the ways of Your truth, as they follow in the steps of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and His Apostles. Guide us and lead us in Your Kingdom of justice and peace.
We ask this in the name of Your Son and our Lord Jesus Christ and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen." Author Unknown. Amen.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Lecrae: Gravity: The Entire Deluxe Album: (Full Album)
Nice!!!!!!!! Lecrae's new album is amazing! This young brother and his friends are real. If you like rap and creative music, but are unimpressed with and sick of the modern "gansta" nonsense of the past and present, you'll like this. Lecrae would accurately be described as a lyrical preacher and theologian geared to reach our youth. Check this and his other albums out.
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