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Faith Under Pressure Part 4 (Trip To Moldovia) 2008-03-02 21:08:21 'The Book'Loved of The LORD, I will again back up a paragraph or two to lay out a little more ground work. Remember when I arrived in Minsk I was told that I had two weeks to be orientated and would then find another place to abide. See: Sunday, January 6, 2008. This trip was taken before that first two weeks were up. The first move was to the flat owned by Olga Korbut (Four Times Olympic Gold Medal Winner) This is where Patrick’s & ‘my newfound’ friend Rich Lived. He worked for a US Company that was working with the Belarusian Government for Agriculture and I believe something to do; with Toxic waste clean up. Nevertheless, they had offices all over. He became aware of our adventure and mission to Chisinau and said he would do what he could to make a connection down there Read more:Faith
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A Baptist’s Loss Of Salvation 2008-03-02 21:06:31 'The Book'Loved of The Lord, I cannot leave Moldova with out writing about what happened a couple years later. You know how I get into writing about Denominations or the lack of the same!In the CIS or the former USSR there are two Denominational affiliations. One is the Baptist
Union and the other is the Pentecostal Union. Keep in mind that when Stateside Baptists sponsor a mission it would not be to support a Pentecostal Union Church and visa versa. Probably the mainstay of both Unions over there is neither are what you would call, ‘Once Saved, Always Saved’. In fact, there are minor differences, yet the main one is ‘Talking In Tongues’ and you already know which one does and which one does not. Can you see the smile on my face as I am writing this, knowing some of you have gasped Read more:Salvation
Another Cowboy Missionary! ~ ~ ~ ~ Trip To Moldova Part 5. 2008-03-02 21:00:12 Mix could speak English and told us that he had been playing Country & Western (i.e. Cowboy
Music) in the Saint Petersburg clubs, when he accepted Christ as his savior. Later I explained, even to Pat, as he was a generation younger than I that there was Tom Mix the famous Movie star called “The Singing Sheriff’ crossing over from silent screen into “The Talkies”. (See Olive Stokes Mix’s Bio of “The Fabulous Tom Mix)” We became friends with him and gave him some of the books. Before we left, we traded telephone numbers with him and promised to stay in touch. A couple months later, he called and told us that he was going to be in Minsk and would like to see us. He had contacted the WOF office and they were going to give him some more books, for his outreach down south.Do
What kind of Christian are you? (Thanks Gene!) 2008-03-01 23:45:14 Loved Of The LORD, When I saw this title on "Blogosphere" I was "HOOKED" and was Reeled in Expecting to see a big finger wagging at me. I was taken for sure! Nevertheless, Gene Brooks had just taken a questionair called the 'Inclusive Christian
Scale' . Well I had to take it my self and Gene beat me at being a Christian hands down!Here is my score:EVANGELICAL: 89 % CHRISTIAN CONSERVATIVE: 74 % ACTIVIST: 26 % GOLDEN RULE: 81 % COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: 69 % MYSTIC: 67 %Try the assessment for yourself.And go visit Gene to get the whole low down see how bad ... /good he beat me. ;-)OK Back to the 'Salt Mines' to ready the next post on 'The Book' tomorrow!Luv Ya, 1 aka DP Read more:Thanks
FeBeNe ~ ~ What Is Better Than Free? ~ ~ = ~ ~ Getting Paid For It! ~ ~ 2008-02-28 23:04:09 There are three reasons that I am posting this NEWS!1. In order to generate 'Traffic' one needs content! This post has content!2. In order to generate 'Traffic' one needs 'Fresh' Content! This is Fresh today!3. In order to generate ‘Revenue’ one Needs "Traffic"OK Preacher! What do you got? I Got FeBeNe Dot ComA brand new information-marketing course that is so revolutionary it is going to shatter myths right before your very eyes!And after busting the truth wide open, you will then leap head on into a Master Plan that includes ALL of the following:* Extraordinarily high profit margins* Automation allows for hands-free money making* Costs far less than a brick & mortar store* You don't have a boss* No InventoryNot only will you find each and every component above part of your ne Read more:Getting Paid
Again For The First Time ~ ~ (A Note!) 2008-02-26 18:54:34 I need to look at things I say, I do and especially the things I write, "Again
For The First
Time!" I have been using this commonly used, (What I Call) maxim for the last 30 years. The many times of using it, I never heard any one else use it, except those who had heard me use it several times and knew that I would recognize why they used it. Today I Googled for that little ditty and was amazed at even book titles using it.Nevertheless, the majority of the results were to Spirituals, which blessed me anyhow! What can I say ... But there goes my contribution to originality ... which again proves that Solomon was right: There Is Nothing New Under The Sun. Eccles. 1:9c; My contribution for today and back to the drawing (Writing) board!Be Blessed, 1
More ~ THOUGHTS ~ On Discernment ~ ~ And Other Things. 2008-02-26 17:00:27 To start this post I was thinking about what I said yesterday: Funny not ‘Ha Ha’ how just giving thought to ‘thought’ “starts the ball to roll’ Today (Using won of my commonly used maxims,) “Again For The First Time!”I am thrilled seeing and knowing that Writing things down clarifies my own ‘Belief System’. Moreover, at the same time, share with my readers a perspective that possibly will open them to an enlarged picture of what is going on in their lives, too. In addition, needing to exhort you, my readers to understand that I would not have you believe what I believe, per se. I would rather have The Holy Spirit to be your teacher, (John 14:26;) especially thru The Word Of God and then only with confirmation. (Deut. 17:6; Matthew 18:16; 2 Cor. 13:1; 1 Tim. 5
Thoughts On Discernment! ~ ~ Or Lack Of Same! 2008-02-25 15:36:17 It is Time for another thought, to work its way to the surface. Funny not ‘Ha Ha’ how just giving thought to ‘thought’ “starts the ball to roll’. Discernment is something that keeps me on my toes and when I allow, it guides me to take action that gives God The Glory. Now I am not a big time preacher that has a large following, yet enough of one to be aware of going in the right direction; Not that the wrong direction is necessarily sin per se. The proof of the pudding and where the rubber meets the road is in ‘The After fact’ of that action and to see that someone received ministering and more importantly, that God received The Glory.What is discernment and what part of The Ministry is it? For one thing, it is not one of the so-called “Gifts of The Spirit”. You might ha
Preachers In An Insane Asylum! ~ ~ Or Crazy Preachers! 2008-02-24 21:13:48 ‘The Book’ Loved of The LORD, There does not seem to be any Chronological Order to this ‘The Book’ so far. Writing as given Direction for now, then some order when it is put together to be published. We continue, this week, with our ‘Mission Adventure’ and one of our trips to a ‘Mental Hospital’! I have to tell you that when Pat told the Ministry Group he had made arrangements to visit the ‘Clients’ in the local asylum, it was hard to hold a straight face. At first it was ‘Mission Impossible’ to me. The young folks in our crew seem to be happy about the opportunity. The paid interpreter was always happy no matter where we went to minister. Keeping my mouth closed and again trusting God to receive The Glory was by this time a disciplined routine. At least Read more:Preachers
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The Complex Structure Of Design! “Thoughts” On Creation! 2008-02-24 15:08:03 Loved of The Lord, More on Thoughts, now as it appears that I am on a roll, To God Be The Glory! As I was before the Lord, a couple days ago, I was thinking all the way back to ‘The Beginning’ and the complex structure of even the amoeba. Try to imagine the magnitude of ‘The Thought’ to begin with, let alone the design of humanity, then how uniquely each one of us … created to The Designers desire. A mousetrap needs six different parts to work. Eliminate any one of them and it does not work. Again, the complexity of the lowly amoeba having only one element removed from the millions that make up its form would also cease to be a living organism.Now how man thinks he is so smart that he is messing with The DNA! I am reminded of derision about Science and God: The scientist and Go Read more:Complex
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“Thoughts” BrainWashing! In ‘Red China’ ‘In The Church’! 2008-02-19 12:42:39 To pick up from my last “Thoughts”: We all have been conditioned by our customs, culture and rearing to believe what we believe! For over 25 years I have exhorted all that have been placed in my path; Not To Believe What I Believe! I explained to them then and I am explaining to you now that I would pray for them, To Believe What The Word Of God Teaches Them, thru the Precious Holy Spirit, “In Jesus’ Name!” John 15:26; And now to continue: Let me only submit this for your consideration! In Red China
, there was, (Allow me this choice of words to only ‘cut to the chase’ …) a ‘Brain Washing’ that was brilliant in its design. Now what is Awesome, I started this … ‘Thought’ several days ago and just now, in order to have something to back up my pre Read more:Church
Book Burning and Interview! 2008-02-14 21:46:01 Loved of The Lord, I have to interject this, Right smack in the middle of The Book, as I am excited about how my writing is not only the bases for ‘The Book’, yet, such an opportunity to Learn More about Spiritual Perspectives and also about Blogging per se. I have a couple other thoughts that have pop up thru this that I will touch on later. I came across another link of a Spiritual Blogger i.e. ‘Brother Maynard’, and his Blog ‘Subversive Influence’ and I found that I needed to write another ‘News Article’ on one of our Business Sites! Bro. M. interviews Frank Viola and questions him on his position and his republished work ‘Pagan Christianity’. Both of these Believers have come under fire because of their ‘Un-Orthodox Thoughts’ about The Body i.e. ekklesia, (Gk.) Read more:Burning
Getting Out of Dodge! I mean Moscow! 2008-02-14 00:24:44 Loved of The LORD, Happy New Year! I will preface this next section with looking back that I was walking in The Faith that I knew about for 17 years and in turn had taught it to others for many of those years as grew in it myself. It seemed like I was in a dream and having my own working capital and Several Thousand for the Saws on me I was very uncomfortable. I was always coming to that place of deciding to Trust HIM again! And Again! AND AGAIN! If there was ever one … This Is ... “The Secret!” I am glad that I am writing all this down now, as trying to remember what happened, names and places are not jumping out at me yet! Thank you Becky for encouraging me to do this. Yes and Jamie too, for so many of the particulars! After we got all my gear up the 3 flights of Read more:Dodge
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Cartoons And Comedians In The Church 2008-02-14 00:24:22 071221 I have just visited Jon Birch’s “The Ongoing Adventures Of ASBO Jesus!” and I recommend you taking a look! Jon’s Cartoons
made me think and remember and I have to insert this thought in the middle of my story, because it is another look at who HE made me. Almost thirty years ago, the Zeal was prominent with out much finesse. As soon as I learned anything about the word … It Was Published! I would embarrass my wife, … what the Hey! I still do at times! During those years we were serving in the Local Assembly I would have enjoyed having a turn up front, yet because I took what I learned literally and seriously, it was considered borderline “Faith Movement” (See: Where Do I Fit In The Body Of Christ? VI ) … If not “Blab It And Grab It!” and was Read more:Church
The Tentmaker 2008-02-14 00:22:29 Loved of The LORD! I wanted to start this post and address the term “Tentmaker”! When I wrote my deputation letter, I said, that I would work my way for my own support, while I was on Missions and was only looking for support for the home fires and making sure my wife was able to pay the bills, while I was gone. When this all ‘Came To Pass’ I was reminded of Acts 18:3 and Paul’s reference to sustaining him self Thru his trade. Being a General Contractor by Profession and a Carpenter by Trade, I figured I could find something I could do to keep a couple beans on the table. Therefore, I coined the term ‘Tentmaker’ and used Acts 18:3 as the example. I had never heard it used that way in my 14 years of ministry. No doubt, others had used it before and since then I kn
Time Flies ... When you are having Fun! 2008-03-12 20:48:59 Need to put something together to feed the Botts, IYKWIM?Last week end the Wife of my youth and me Traveled up the 99 to my sisters house, so we could spend Friday evening with one of our Spiritual Sons who lives with his family in Modesto. It was great seeing how some of the spiritual perspectives and practices are still a part of their lives and ministries. And we spent Saturday with another Spiritual Son, who is here from The Republic Of Belarus in the former USSR.DenO is on assignment from his company who is subbing out work from Google and will be heading home to Minsk next Saturday! I will be writing about our blessing with DenO from our trip in 1995 later on when I start the second year.It has been 2 years since we have seen him and it was great to spend the day with him. My Sister Read more:Flies
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Thoughts ~ Philippian Stop Sign 2008-03-15 23:50:00 As I continue to write, I periodically Mention “The Philippian Stop Sign” and how importantly it becomes, as I seek direction and Revelation. Many times there is a necessity to recapitulate how I come across some of theses Jewels that are a part of my walk with The Living GOD! Please understand that this is not from “The Gnostic Mindset”, But as The HOLY SPIRIT Reveals.Times past it is just to give credit to the Individual that the tidbit comes from, though that is not always the case and /or necessary. In fact in my conversations with HIM, I have even repented for going on as if the revelation was given directly to me, and was told, “Where Do You Think That They Got It From, To Begin With?!”In this case, I want to back up and introduce you to one of my dear friends, who has be
Book review: 'Pagan Christianity?' 2008-03-17 23:40:19 Since I am writing The Book, I would have you know that it is just not words that I enjoy writing down, yet also where the rubber meets the road. Here is one that I have read. Tell me what you think! I read the first edition of ‘Pagan Christianity
?’ several years ago on a recommendation of a long time colleague, friend and biz partner finding the information interesting and answering some long time Qs for myself. Frank wrote then with what appeared to be a hatchet, tho I found it hard to disagree with him on many issues. Reading this the 2008 edition now with a co-author, George Barna, it is less antagonistic, yet with no holds barred showing no Scriptural basis for they way we all hold Church today. It still maintains the Frank Viola flavor, though having never read Mr. Ba Read more:review
Spiritual Revelation! 2008-03-29 10:27:06 Loved Of The LORD, Whether it is 'Spiritual' or not, one must face the fact whether they are 'Trucking Down That Desirable Path' or not. I have been so wrapped up in my other sites and to get some projects up and running that I have let this love, kinda ... sorta ... fall to the side. Please do not give up on me and a little (Bunch if you got time) prayer to keep all things lined up, moving and giving GOD Glory! Here are a Couple other sites, should you not have found them on your own. BOOKS Seniors Humorous Sarcasm.The last posts will be alike, yet you can scroll down to get the jest and/or direction of each one. Leave a comment when you get there, it will be greatly appreciated!Oh BTW! Take the SURVEY when you get to it or pick it up here: Click Here to take surveyEnough Read more:Revelation
Freedom Or Bondage 2008-03-31 10:49:57 I passed by a Blog this morning, belonging to who is now a good friend of ours and had to stop and make a comment and to encourage her to continue to write more. What I will do here is to copy a piece of it here and then follow up with my comments to her post. Some of you will be informed and some may take difference. Either way tell us what you think!From: Tsaneenliving together in harmonyThursday, February 21, 2008Paul's "traditions" and church liturgy - Are they the same? How is it when you begin looking into a subject your search takes you down many rabbit trails. I was reading II Thessalonians Chapter 2 when I came across verse 15“Stand firm, and hold to the traditions which you were taught,whether by word of mouth, or by letter from us.” (NASV)The question arose “What are the Read more:Freedom
“My Need To Be In HIS Presence More Of The Time!” 2008-04-03 13:26:14 More Thoughts!Loved of the LORD, I have been giving thought to what are some of the more Important things that should be evident on my plate. Not just to have something to write here in this Blog, yet for my attention on a regular basis. As believers we all want to sanctify the Lord God in our hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks us a reason for the hope that is in us, with meekness and fear; ( 1 Peter 3:15) As well as, to Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. (2 Tim. 4:2) every chance we get. Nevertheless, while I am all involved with what is going on in front of me, especially to go through a door when it opens, regardless of being spiritual or munda Read more:Presence
APRIL FOOL'S DAY! 2008-04-01 17:49:26 There will be other posts here that might be more your fancy tho I could not pass up a good place to 'Place' A Thought!There have been many explanations why April 1st is called "April Fool's Day", so allow me to speculate an 'Idea', 'Concept', 'Image', 'Impression', &/or 'Intellection' that I have had for many a moon now!Passover is in the Spring tho the day changes because of the Jewish Calendar based on The Lunar Month. In fact it is not very often that What is Generally called 'Easter' Which is a mistranslation has come this early and separated so far from 'Passover'. Nevertheless, Resurrection Day is tied to Passover and we, as believers, readily accept that Jesus is our "Passover Lamb"!Most 'Ordinary Potatoes' (Common tators) agree that Jesus was not born in The Winter. numerou
Have You Twenty-six Minutes For Jesus? 2008-04-09 11:06:43 The Heart of the Matter A moving compilation of messages that speak to the heart of the matter.Loved of The Lord,Even after writing what I did in the previous post and needing to address my morning disciplines, and then look to the mundane activities for today.I have to confess that I wrestled with, "was I going to take The 26 minutes to watch this?" I am glad I did! Thanks Keith!NOW! Are Not You Glad You Did Too?Click Here to go to GodTube site. Click Here To go to RU4One Read more:Jesus
‘The Awareness’ 2008-04-18 15:42:06 More ThoughtsLoved of The LORD, continuing on from a previous post where I wrote, “yet exercises, as writing this Post helps me along the way” and immediately after finishing it , I found myself very aware of “Being In HIS Presence”! With other things still on my plate, the phone rings and I am having a mentoring conversation, and wisdom flowing as if it was coming through another vessel.Soon after hanging up, and as I was reflecting in amazement on that call, the phone rings again and it is a long time friend, who sounds frustrated, and wants to go to breakfast in the next week on his day off. While on the phone setting up the appointment, still aware of “Being In HIS Presence” I was also aware that it was going to be an interesting breakfast. It turned out to be a stretching Read more:Awareness
‘Consistency’ in Awareness! 2008-04-20 13:04:38 More Thoughts Loved of The LORD, to continue in this direction of conscious awareness, I was pleasantly surprised that writing enhanced and strengthened it. Let me explain. I have this ‘little thing’ that bugs me. My neighbor has gofers and does not consistently eradicate them. The neighborhood is inundated with them, so it is an ongoing challenge. When one invades my premises, as soon as I am ‘aware’ I proceed to drown them out and/or gas bomb them. That way they do not get to establish their tunnel systems. BTW! I have cursed them in JESUS’ Name and my neighbor 2 doors north has told me not to curse them in his direction! He has wound up with some in his yard, every time I have done it, whether it was the same one(s) or not. Well, back to the chase! Aft Read more:Consistency
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When God paints.... 'Awareness' 2008-04-20 10:02:03 When God paints.... Is the break I needed after going solo for a couple hours today. In other words; the pleasures of accomplishment seem to shift that conscious 'Awareness
' somewhat to the side and now paying attention to the 'Near Misses' when they are seen is that cue to check back and in. I now you will enjoy this as much as I did/do!Click Here {I could not get it to embed. :-( }Even this small amount of time to write about the video brings me to where I want to be.Have a wonderful day! 1 aka DP Read more:When God
'LAMININ' - Louie Giglio 2008-04-21 11:37:54 I have (At Least to Try) to put the video on here.I Know you will be Blessed, 1 aka DP'LAMININ' - Louie
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