Psa 119:105-111 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (106) I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules. (107) I am severely afflicted; give me life, O LORD,...
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The Lord Shakes our “Routine”
Heb 12:26 At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.” 2Pe 3:4 They will say, “Where is the promise of his...
Continue ReadingThe Lord Shakes our “Routine”Twisted Notions of “Martyrdom” Keep Victims in Bondage
Abusers who use Christianity as their facade of choice quite often press the martyrdom/suffering-for-Jesus card upon their target victim, with the goal of keeping the victim in their evil grip. As I have seen this wickedness in action, it seems...
Continue ReadingTwisted Notions of “Martyrdom” Keep Victims in BondageThe Devilish Nature of the Abuser – He is the Accuser
Revelation 12:9-10 And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world–he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. And...
Continue ReadingThe Devilish Nature of the Abuser – He is the AccuserThe Lord’s Promises to His Own
Psa 21:8-13 Your hand will find out all your enemies; your right hand will find out those who hate you. (9) You will make them as a blazing oven when you appear. The LORD will swallow them up in his...
Continue ReadingThe Lord’s Promises to His OwnCars – Do You Watch for His?
2Ti 4:14-15 Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds. (15) Beware of him yourself, for he strongly opposed our message. Alexander didn't own a car or truck, but if he did...
Continue ReadingCars – Do You Watch for His?Beware of the Scribes
And in his teaching he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and like greetings in the marketplaces and have the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts, who...
Continue ReadingBeware of the ScribesWhen Abnormal Becomes “Normal”
Joh 15:1-2 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. (2) Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more...
Continue ReadingWhen Abnormal Becomes “Normal”Thoughts on how Seminary Training can Produce Gnat Strainers and Camel Swallowers
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others. You...
Continue ReadingThoughts on how Seminary Training can Produce Gnat Strainers and Camel SwallowersThe Word Became Flesh
At this evening's Christmas Eve service (we will livestream it at 7PM PST), we will be reminded of the Apostle John's account to the Christmas story: Joh 1:1-4 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God,...
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