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Thank you. Agree completely. The forces behind the scenes are becoming much more bold. It amazes me
Thank you Linda, my good friend. I appreciate it. The price of complacency and apathy is much larger
It has taken a while for me to take the time to read this, and I've also saved your following posts.
Good News. Thanks Gary!
Pastor Mike Thompson out of Las Vegas has added a strong voice to the awakening of "some". Thank you
Thanks Richard. I greatly appreciate you doing this and am looking forward to your next post. So muc
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Thank you Kristi Ann. Blessings to you as well! Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me
Amen-Amein and Thanks so very much Brother in Christ-Messiah Jesus-Yeshua!! ❤ GOD Bless You and Your
Thanks Al. Great comment. The Lord has made us all different with different talents, gifts, and spec
"The Lord eventually raises up mature specialists in their respective fields. Then He attempts to br
Thank you Richard. I appreciate it. The Lord is GREAT! Be Blessed Today! (I added a link at the end
Once again, fascinating timing RJ as it confirms what's been on my mind and will re-blog as connecti
Thanks
Nice blog. yes i do agree that our lord Jesus is holy, he has solved majority of the problems for hi
Really? Wow! Well, you're right up there for me, too, and I do appreciate your insights and your enc
Thank you Linda, my very good friend. You're my #1 reader here and have been for a few years. Many t
Congratulations, RJ :) Seven years of blogging--that's quite an accomplishment, and just think of al
Thank you Gary. You have been a great friend. We have much more to do. America needs to hear the tru
Thank you for your steadfast example to the Living Church of Messiah.
Thank you Richard. You have been a great support for this site over the last few years. I greatly ap
Congratulations and very happy birthday to you and your blog RJ. Very well said and done in your con
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Thank you for your comment. Following and obeying the Lord Jesus is a 100% proposition. “Therefore y
Your definition of what you term ' a real Christian ' is extremely severe and they must be very few
Thanks Gary. Solomon started out good but went off the deep end. There is no justification for his l
With 300 wives and 800 concubines it would be hard to not be pulled into many directions at the same
Thank you Linda. It is very telling that you had a sin consciousness at such an early age after hear
I am so blessed to have been brought up in churches that preached and taught the whole counsel of Go
Thank you Kristi Ann. Blessings to you.
Amen-Amein in Christ Jesus-Yeshua!! God Bless you in Christ Jesus-Yeshua and Your Family members and
None. Thanks Gary. Blessings to you.
We have learned to speak the Truth in love. We can be cunning, shrewd and always wise. Turn the chee
Thanks. Blessings to you.
Great concept. I don't think half of those considered Christians know what to do when God said "with
No, it doesn't. They're doing it as we speak. Blessings to you, Linda. Thanks.
The drama of this story, the revealing of the dirty underbelly of "religious leaders," never grows o
Thanks Bruce. I was not aware of your post on the subject when I posted mine. Also, when you mention
RJ, I had decided to discontinue following you and actually did but then changed my mind because I d
Thanks for the comment Bruce. There was no violation on my part toward you or anyone else personally
Thanks Linda. It's all fine and good to let the kids have some fun but they must be taught the truth
I am one of those "so called" Christians who finds value in the Christian tradition of Easter. My re
Agree in every respect. We've used Resurrection Sunday at our church for many years, and we do the t
Great to hear from you Scarlett! Hope all is well. I think the key is to always supplement. One’s in
It never ceases to amaze me that Christians put on their "Sunday best", show up at a church for an h
Thank you
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Very good article, I am going to reblog this one for you.
YES. Appreciate it Gary. Blessings to you.
Thank you. We press on toward our goal.
Amen! Excellent.
I remember learning, in studying Greek, that a more accurate translation would be "be ye becoming ho
Thank you Linda. We are commanded to be holy as He is holy and this, of course, appears impossible.
Even those of us who ought to know better do not fully appreciate the holiness of God, and how it sh
Thanks for the visit and the comment. Though it is a difficult concept to grasp for many, from the L
I was discussing the concept of the first and second commandments with my pastor just the other week
I will pray for Yvonne.
Thank you Richard. Much appreciation. Be blessed.
Thank you for this posting, Mr Dawson. It is refreshing. The revelation of Lord (Father) Jesus (Son)
Yes, you put it very well..I remember years ago berating God about everything being all His fault! (
Thanks for the comment. This is a controversial subject, as it must be. Attempts to define the one G
Thanks for your reply to Bruce...I thought for a moment from your post that you were thinking somewh
Likewise RJ and thank you!
Thanks Bruce, but I left nothing out. This is an article. A post. I wrote something that has a begin
Hi RJ, you left a lot of unanswered questions with this post. One of the best summaries I found on t
I also want you to understand that I completely believe you to be sincere in your statements here, a
Thank you Lynn. I certainly agree. Be Blessed!
Yes! My husband and I are involved in supporting Messianic believers in Israel. So important! :-)
Thank you for the invitation, David, but I am not interested in a debate. I have been around a long
Thanks David. I accept your apology, as it is. But you can’t have it both ways. You made some very s
I will also add that I think you have a view of the gospel that drips with Replacement Theology, but
I'm sorry you felt attacked by me. I was not attacking you personally or calling you names. I was ca
Okay David. You have been coming here and reading my posts for a long time. You have liked many of m
this is a very unbalanced article, which lacks research and presents a poor exegesis of the scriptur
Thank you, Gary.
Excellent. "Life and death are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit." No
The Galatian Church were in immanent danger of being corrupted by Jewish legalism. There were Jews t
Thanks Lynn. Many Christian Zionists are very well meaning and I understand their reticence to invok
Actually, they were not Christian Zionists according to the modern definition, but those who insiste
I've not heard of "Christian Zionism." This is very interesting to me. I cannot imagine that those w
Thanks Tim. Great comment! While it is true that unbelieving Jews have suffered persecution at the h
In fact, the entire epistle of St.Paul to the Galatians deals with the whole matter of Christian Zio
Thank you for your comments, brother.
Thanks for your comment, Roger. I would first like to list a definition of terms. According to the J
I know that the Lord is protecting and blessing the nation of Israel because of His covenant with Is
Your comments of Christian Zionism are correct! Zionism was never accepted by the early Church fathe
Thanks, RJ. Never feel compelled to respond right away :)
Thank you Linda. Your study of the book of Isaiah goes very deep into the heart of Hebrew history an
Again, you have written an article that so closely coincides with what I'm studying in Isaiah right
Thank you Tim. I appreciate the contribution. Movies like that let us know there are people who know
Kings, priests and prophets. Reminds me of the checks and balances system of our federal government
Thanks Linda. The House of Representatives had passed the bill last October by a vote of 237-189. Th
It is appalling, indeed. So very sad that an unborn child's pain is not important in this selfish wo
Thanks Lynn. Blessings to you.
Wow... scary connections, RJ. Thanks for sharing.
Amen!
Thanks Yvonne. No words can describe the actual evil that has been hiding behind lies for so long. M
thank you RJ, the spin is labeling abortion "pro-choice" when it is really "pro-death" the freedom t
Thank you Lynn. The Lord is good! Regarding God’s people, or the people of God, the only people refe
I'm not sure how believers could think it possible to have a relationship with God the Father withou
That He will do, Gary. That He will do. And it is a mess. “But when the Son of Man comes in His glor
To those of us who are close to the Lord Yeshua, it is hard to understand the pretenders, the deceiv
Thanks again. Sometimes the deception is so thick and the false narratives so believable, they are a
Greatly appreciate your taking time to tell more of your story and stance, with which I totally agre
Thanks Richard. Much appreciation. I was born again into a Pre-Trib paradigm and initially never que
Hi RJ, I've 'shared' this fine piece to my blog and as it's not done by 're-blog' then, in case it d
Thank you RJ, I agree with your general line of thinking and if you do decide to look at the issue,
Thanks Bruce. As I said in my post, regardless of what Hal Lindsey taught back then or still teaches
Hi RJ, I remember The Late Great Planet Earth well and just yesterday I was talking to my Christian
Thanks Gary. It appears we were both tracking somewhat at that time. And they were indeed pretty inc
While in San Diego as a young believer in '75 or so, I liked to visit "celeb" Christians when they t
Thanks Belle. The Lord knows all and we know only what we know, but we can know what He wants us to
We all need to be careful about prophecy. Myself, when I see prophecy fulfilled, I tend to think Jes
AMEN. Thanks Gary.
We offer the sacrifice of thanksgiving to our God because our house is built upon the Rock.
Yes. Kind of like the tortoise and the hare. Steady, sure, and consistent over the long haul is how
Well, I think it's always been that way....hence the reasons in part for reformations etc. I don't t
Thanks Richard. Excellent comment. The Lord continues to connect His people together all across the
Greatly appreciate your kind comments RJ, and so pleased you're getting more traffic. You're right a
Thanks Bruce.
Hi RJ, it was nice to see some familiar names that I already knew on your list and also establish a
Thanks so much. I was privileged to see a display of the Isaiah scrolls at a museum in Philadelphia.
Thank you Linda. Much appreciation. The accuracy, anointing, and volume of the Lord’s work through I
Thanks for the boost, RJ. I have to say, my own stats have been steadily climbing. Not spectacular,
Thanks! Blessings to you.
AMEN! God is good!
Thank you very much Tony, for adding so much to the discussion. It appears Christians are divided re
A dream and 2 visions come to mind when I read this post. The body Building Itself Up in Love And He
“I do not ask on behalf of these alone, but for those also who believe in Me through their word; tha
Exactly so RJ. I'm of opinion that as soon as the gospel according to John went into circulation the
Thank you very much Richard, my good friend across the pond. Christianity in general has suffered fr
Reblogged this on Richard's Watch and commented: This scripture was one of several similar ones in m
Thank you so much Lynn. We are each called to be part of a purposeful living landscape composed of s
Thank you Gary. Awesome illustration. It is a tremendous honor for all of us to serve the Lord first
"EVERY SINGLE REAL CHRISTIAN IS CALLED TO SOME FORM OF MINISTRY..." Amen!! All equal before God and
A nail driven into wood with one swing of the hammer while framing a house. The point of all true be
AMEN!
Thanks Lynn. Blessings to you.
I'll have to come back to read these posts... I'm very interested in hearing what you have to say/ha
YES! Thanks Yvonne. Be blessed.
You said, "breaking down the walls of separation and suspicion and achieve being on the same spiritu
Thanks Gary. Blessings to you.
Oh for freedom to soar in the Holy Spirit of Messiah's Truth.
Thank you for the visit Helen, and the kind words. I have discovered in my many years as a believer
Hi R J, Great reading this post and your long comment above on the bishop versus overseer scriptures
Thanks Lynn. The Lord is great! May you have a wonderful and productive year. I believe the Lord's C
Thank you Yvonne. Greatly appreciate it and all of your long term-support. May the new year be great
Despite the obstacle that we each face, RJ, you communicate true hope and comfort in this post! God
Thank you RJ! So Good! So God! We ask God to be the Strength in our weaknesses; we can do all things
Merry Christmas Lynn! Blessings to you and your family.
Thanks Mitch, and Merry Christmas to you.
Amen! Merry Christmas, RJ!
Amen. And Merry Christmas, R.J.!
And to you too, Yvonne. Thank you for all your support this year. Merry Christmas!
All the wonder and joy of Christ to you and yours!
But the one who joins himself to the Lord is one spirit with Him. [1Corinthians 6:17] Thank you for
I love the thought that when the Spirit speaks directly to our hearts, His message cannot be deflect
Thank you.
Nice...
Thanks Gary. Blessings to you.
Each soul is precious. If a believer in America or anywhere else is sensitive to the Holy Spirit gui
Hey, I can agree with that. That's always the right perspective... Thine will be done Lord Jesus. Al
The Lord's will.
Good mornin RJ, and thank you for your reply brother. Much of what you wrote I sympathize with. But
Thanks Lee. Your question will require some background information but I’ll try to be brief. In the
Let me reword that please to better convey what I'm asking. What do you hope or expect to happen as
Good mornin RJ. Help me understand please what it is that you are specifically expecting to manifest
Thank you Gary. Merry Christmas and blessings to you.
Reality, freedom and deliverance when death and darkness hound you, oppress you even with an intelle
Thanks Bruce. Blessings to you also!
Well said RJ, "the overriding and uncompromising love for the truth". and Jesus is the truth, from A
Thank you Lynn. Great blessings to you as well and Merry Christmas!
Ahh... the balance here... understanding our dependence upon God, acknowledging Him and then allowin
Merry Christmas to you as well, RJ.
That is truly both high praise for the Lord and His ever-present ability to provide and answer praye
I have so many stories of things that happened when prayer was the first go-to. Wonderful stories of
Thank you Belle, for a wonderful comment. Good for your husband to be thinking of others. The owner
Thanks Linda! Blessings to you.
Your story reminded me of when I was a young wife and our cars would break down all the time. My hus
This is very like a conversation I had last week with a client. I'm looking forward to more!
Thanks Bruce. Ditto from over here on that. You provide a valuable service with your blog and I know
Hi RJ, been there and have the T-Shirt. Even tried that with fishing (didn't get any) but you're rig
Thank you. Be blessed.
Excellent post. I believe the vast majority of professing Christians especially the professional one
Thanks Lynn. Blessings to you.
I'm so sorry for your loss, RJ. You will indeed miss Don. He sounds like a once in a lifetime friend
God Bless you RJ and keep you in His loving embrace during this time. "O what a Friend we have in Je
Thank you Yvonne. Much appreciation. Thank you for honoring Don and his memory. He was indeed a grea
May the Comforter comfort you in your loss RJ. May His Love wrap around you like a warm blanket. God
Thanks Gary.
The Sovereign Lord is given honor in lasting fellowship of His children. Peace rules.
Chilling.
I appreciate it Gary. Thanks. The Lord is arranging things for victory...
What's unfolding in our own country is ominous. Thank you for helping us, encouraging us to prepare.
Thank you so much Lynn. This post was written back at the beginning, about 450 posts ago. I’m so gla
Oh, look here! I wasn't following your blog when you posted this... but this post was listed under y
(Laughing) About par for the course. Thanks Linda! (Some ministers are a tad touchy.) Keep up the gr
Can you believe that when I started my Bible study blog, an ex-pastor accused me (not to my face, mi
You're welcome, Bruce. Blessings to you.
Hi RJ, you are indeed one patient man! Thank you so much for all the detail, sincerely appreciate. -
Thank you, Gary. Great comment. In attempting to stop or limit sin, many forms of Christianity stop
Legalism is a Godless form of control. Roman Catholicism excels in this. It is ancient and nothing n
Thank you Tim. You had me captivated with this story. I believe that man you helped had prayed often
This is a story about an experience I had at a Christian cult. I was hitchhiking in eastern Pennsylv
Thank you, Bruce. This subject is a tad involved and I will try to condense my reply. Let us start w
RJ, what about 1 Tim 3:2 and Titus 1:6-9?
Thank you Tim, for a thought-provoking comment on an often neglected subject. Actually, though, the
The Patriarchs of Genesis have always fascinated me. Here are some thoughts on Enoch from my High Pl
Thank you Gary. Amen. Unconditional love received given unconditionally.
His love in us is the power of His Presence. Our intimate proof or His Lordship. Thank you
Thanks Belle. It appears that for many Christians, the high standard set by the Lord is not apprecia
I think you are right. Pride lies in the human heart that does not have God. Pride in both sides of
Thanks Yvonne. Be blessed.
Good word, thank you!
Thanks Gary. He is definitely working and this is certainly happening.
As the Lord sifts and separates, we steadfastly love and pray. Thank you for making things simpler a
Amen. Thank you Linda.
There are still faithful pastors, still faithful people, who believe God and His Word. I believe the
Thank you, Lynn. Blessings.
Humility... so vital for anyone who would follow Christ. Thank you.
Thank you. Little is much when God is in it :)
Thank you Gary. Let us both hope that young and old is relative! I remember hearing a message a long
Thanks Linda. What you say truly is amazing. It is as if we have a reference book to the future. You
Thank you Brother. That's an excellent comment and reference to exactly how the Lord works. Blessing
I was a young believer and now I am an old believer. From the beginning it was all God's mercy recei
RJ, my post in Isaiah this morning was from 30: 8-11, in which the sins of Judah are numbered. They
I agree with this Dear Dawson. The Apostle and other early believers were open to learn new truths.
Thank you
God is so good to not let anything in our life that is destroying us go without the conviction of th
Thanks Gary. It was easier for the ancients. They were much closer to the awesome displays of pure n
Now we live "as foreigners and strangers in reverent fear". Or at least we should be learning to in
Thank you Gary
Thanks for the focus on Truth.
Thanks Lynn. Be Blessed.
This. Yes, this!
Amen!
Thank you.
The adversary is a master of propaganda, is all too true! He is the greatest of deceivers...hmmmmmmm
Thank you, Lee. Regarding an organic assembly, I want to remind us all of the following: “For where
There was a lot of things I relate to in your discussion about how institutionalized church is run.
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Thank you Yvonne. Excellent comment. The Lord Jesus clearly stated after His resurrection and right
You said, "Some people have a tendency to go nuts when they gain illegitimate authority and will do
Thanks Linda. Blessings.
We have become way too comfortable.
I always appreciate your comments, Gary. They are well thought out and introspective. Thanks. So muc
An honest, true perspective. As a young believer, Watchman Nee was one of "my heroes" as was Hudson
Thank you, Gary. That's a great comment. Be blessed.
The great divide. Like the Grand Canyon. On one side the apostate herd. On the other side those trul
Amen! Thank you Yvonne. Blessings to you.
" He wants to rescue all those good-hearted Christians living in a lesser state" Amen!
Amen. The Lord ALWAYS has a calling for each of us. That's great news. Thanks again.
Thanks, RJ. I agree completely. In the church we left a few years ago, the new pastor made it clear
Thank you, Linda. I appreciate it. You really have an excellent comment here. I always relate everyt
Wonderful piece of writing, RJ. Lots of truths here, and important things to consider. A practical a
Thank you. Great comment. Be Blessed.
I love where you said "directly regards the pure practicality of reaching the lost without forcing t
You, too!
Thank you Lynn. Be Blessed.
Excellent! Thanks for visiting my blog, and leading me to your powerful posts!
Thank you Bruce, and thanks for your faith-building contribution. To the Lord Jesus be all the glory
Hi RJ, just so you know, I have indeed experienced a number of Lazarus moments in my life, amazing t
Blessings to you, Gary. Excellent prayer. This is a time of new life. Lazarus tombs are being opened
Thank you for "paying this price" as an example to others. In the circumstances the Lord has me in I
Thank you RJ for taking the time to break it down for me, sincerely appreciate. You are a patient ma
Thank you Linda. Glory to the Lord. “He has done all things well” (Mark 7:37). Be greatly blessed.
Thanks for the comment, Bruce. Blessings to you. While there have certainly been reports and claims
I hardly know what, if anything, to say to this article. Fascinating, compelling.
Hi RJ, you state "After that we will begin to see all the various “Lazaruses” being raised from the
Thank you very much. Blessings to you as well and keep up the good work.
Thank you for your good and spiritual message brother🙏🏻 May God continue to bless your vessel and yo
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Thanks Gary. Blessings to you as well.
I admire your zeal. May wonderful things take root.
Praise to the Lord for your good health! I know it must have been very difficult. I’m glad you are n
RJ,I am a new woman! I'm close to 100% pain-free, thanks to the God Who used the skilled hands of an
Thank you Linda. You have brought much glory to the Lord by letting us all know in no uncertain term
Two things. Yesterday I spent some time in the company of a young man who shared his salvation exper
AMEN. Thank you, Gary. He is the Alpha and the Omega and His ministry involves the whole rest of the
Faith in Yeshua is the beginning and end of our new eternal life.
Thanks. Blessings to you.
Good evening I enjoyed your post and I want to tell you that I've had many spiritual experiences and
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Thanks Lee. Blessings to you.
Thank you, Yvonne. Keep up the good work over there! Be Blessed.
I enjoyed your article. Thanks brother.
"But they also know there is a job to be done" well done!
beautiful psalm! thank you RJ!
Thanks. Blessings to you.
YES. Thank you, Yvonne. The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and their expanse is declaring
This eclipse is a natural phenomena, nothing else. It has nothing to do the end of the world, or an
thank you RJ! the bride makes herself ready, keeping alert, aware, awake, and watchful, clothed with
Thanks Gary. This is a time many have been praying for and looking forward to. The Lord’s people are
Thank you, Richard. What a momentous event this is. Keep up the good work. Great blessings to you.
Yeah, that was it. It is hard to imagine a man of such brilliance a century ago with comparatively s
Yes, it's time to draw near to our God! And to walk in faithfulness, fearlessly. Thank you
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Omitted to comment about you other point RJ: last year I watched BBC Four programme 'Einstein's Mind
Thank you. I can’t help but weep when reading your comment. I appreciate so much what you have lovin
Thank you, RJ. Yesterday as I read this the first time, I had an epiphany. I had an abortion in 1974
Thank you, Lisa. Yes, you are right, and the country better do something quick. I will be saying mor
Absolutely, the guilt of innocent blood on the land.
God bless you more!
Thanks for the comment, Tim, and for reading. Of course, the Lord is going to do whatever He must do
Greatly appreciate it, Yvonne. Excellent comment. When it all gets said and done and the hidden secr
Speaking of abortion and God's judgment. I believe the Lord may judge the town of Jackson, Wyoming i
It seems the "abortion industry" profits off of the "backs" of the unborn if my gut instinct is corr
Thanks Gary. And thanks for revealing that side of the construct. I’ll be adding some insight in tha
Thank you for your good work. I see the Stock Market as a propaganda tool as well as a money well fo
Will do as greatly looking forward to reading about it.
Thank you, Richard. I read your post and another linked to it and appreciate your contribution. This
Appreciate your details on this RJ and perhaps you know I started covering such economic cycles in t
Another Dream from 2013: In a Single Hour She is Ruined
Thanks Tony. I appreciate it. Many indicators and financial insiders have justifiably been warning o
I've had several dreams since about another crash that will be worse. Coming Financial Tsunami
Thanks Gary. Be blessed.
Thank you for paying attention to such details.
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Thanks. Peace to you as well. Keep up the good work.
Thank you. The Lord made this absolutely clear during His ministry and His apostles taught the same.
Yes. Thank you for the visit and the comment. Be blessed.
Worshiping God inwardly and outwardly is what us all round Christians. Peace to you.
No one is save except confessing Christ. It is not only the Jews that didn't recognize Him. By our w
We are definitely strangers but as believers we are strangers with a difference. God bless you.
Thank you, Gary. I always appreciate your insightful and measured comments. The Lord was never shy a
Thank you again brother. There is something called "reproof" and "rebuke". Also apostasy and "fallin
RJ, just an after note ..... "I see Paul as the real twelfth disciple." Me too! Worthy is the Lamb!
Thanks again, Bruce.
Thank you, Linda. I always appreciate your comments. You have added to this site greatly and have pu
Hi RJ, I'm thinking your discernment ability is probably a little more experienced than mine so I tr
Thanks Bruce. I appreciate the comment. These are tough times in the sense that the Lord is bringing
Nice to see a new post from you. I wondered if you had gone on vacation :) There is so much involved
Howdy. I understand what you are saying but I wasn't that keen on the delivery. It isn't that what y
Thank you, Richard. Appreciate it!
Looking forward to it too RJ, especially if it 'coincidentally' ties in with what I'm trying to 'unb
Thanks Gary! Good one.
We're all "pressing on"... Look forward to your post.
Yes, I know. I became a Christian when I was about 31 and called to pray within a couple of years af
Thanks for the visit and comment. The Lord is certainly prevailing and always will. Countries, natio
Excellent! Aren't we glad it (revival) isn't up to us? God is prevailing.
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Thanks Linda. You are so appreciated. I think, regarding life and our walk with the Lord, the best o
This tired old world surely is not my permanent home. Just passing through. This truth means more to
Thanks for stopping by. Be Blessed.
Hi RJ, I just found your blog post about the Church's Civil War and read almost all of it. I wanted
Thank you. Blessings to you as well. (Rob Barkman, a long time reader and supporter of this site and
Thanks for the follow and comment about Rob. I must begin reading this series of yours. God bless.
Just about caught up :)
Immaturity, pride, lack of experience. And, I suspect, not having a true call to be a pastor.
You are blessed. It is hard to be a servant without being humble. Though being knowledgeable, it is
Thank you, Linda. I appreciate all the time you are taking to read these posts. You have greatly ble
“Well, you can take my class away, but you can’t shut me up.” Great attitude! So many sincere believ
Yes. It is perceived as having the best of both worlds in that one is an accepted and acknowledged C
Excellent! Somebody got convicted, turned it into anger, and rejected a man not based on his clear q
I am thankful for a godly pastor who welcomes questions and walks humbly with his God.
I love this. So much still to learn!
Some years ago, without knowing it I taught a passage in Isaiah to my women's Bible study class that
"They gather unto themselves teachers, having itching ears" (II Tim. 4:3). That verse tickled my fun
"They were amazed at His teachings. . ." after watching Bernie Sanders try to destroy a fine Christi
Thank you Linda. You have said here in a relatively brief but extremely insightful comment what ever
I come from background of absolutism. There are some things I really MUST be absolute about. These a
Thank you so much.
Thanks. That’s a great comment. There is no doubt a Remnant in this country. I knew going back at le
Thank you Linda. I appreciate it. I ask you, Father, for a resurgence of much energy and good health
Gotta love that first paragraph :) We've truly become fat, lazy, and unwilling to be forward-looking
My health and energy have made it hard for me to keep up with my own blog, but I've save all of your
Thanks Yvonne
Amen
Thanks Gary. Blessings to you, Brother.
Glenn Jackson shares about the foundation of prayer any disciple of the Lord must have to be able to
Inspiring, Yvonne! Thank you, and many blessings.
Thanks Gary. YES. The tougher challenge is uniting all the mature ones, which is now taking place. T
Thank you, Jacky. The Lord essentially prepared Moses using the first two-thirds of his life for the
When enough is enough we rise up and take what Christ Jesus offers all: rest in Him, His easy, light
Thank you as always. We are certainly "foreigners and strangers" here. A tough challenge to live out
Thoroughly enjoyed reading this. There is hope for us all since Moses began his greatest work for Go
Thanks Bruce. Great comment! Once again I am prompted to think of the frame of reference of the real
Hi RJ, I was just reading and studying Exodus again yesterday! You're absolutely right, we all are i
Thank you, Larry. Sharing the Gospel with the Jewish people has been ongoing. As one example, here i
Then, we humbly suggest that Christians evangelize the Jews. Spread the Gospel among them.
Thanks Yvonne! Blessings to you.
Thanks Lee. Much appreciation. Paul told it like it is. Even though the Messianic movement has grown
Excellent! thank you!
Good article, (and good mornin to you). No one is saved apart from faith in Christ. He hath made bot
Thanks. Be Blessed.
Amen
Good point. Much thanks, Tony. Reminds me of brainwashing or mind control or religious programming.
It is one thing to take the boy/girl out of the church. It is a completely different and much more d
You’re right, Tim. Thanks. Wesley was one of the early advocates for completely breaking convention
Thank you Jacky, and thanks for an inspiring comment. There are so many real Christians who only wan
John Wesley was prohibited from preaching in certain pulpits in England, so he bought a horse and pr
God bless you and thank you for this post. Really enjoyed reading it and the truth of it shines to t
Thank you Lee. Good to meet you. Christians in general seem to be unaware of the great benefits the
Good mornin brother. I enjoyed your article. I too haven't found institutionalised church to be what
Excellent. Thanks Tony. I have studied this often. From the perspective of this world and judging by
Thank you, Stephanie. I was there for decades. I saw it that way. Most of that time, however, I coul
We're you aware that the word, "dwelt", as in " the Word became flesh and dwelt among us from the go
I speak with people frequently about the problems with the "church" system. They completely ignore m
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Thank you, Stephanie. I appreciate it. “Where there is no guidance the people fall, but in abundance
Hi RJ - The Lord reminded me recently that He must be worshiped in Spirit and in truth, and then He
Thanks. I appreciate the comment. George Barna has been doing this for several years now. He got my
There were quite a few startling things in results from this survey. I appreciate that you shared th
Thank you, Sharon. One of the central reasons so many Christians have to minister outside the local
Congratulations! I really enjoyed this post. I myself could not fully express my calling in the loca
Thank you Richard. Always appreciated! The Lord commanded the early believers to make disciples. A r
Many congratulations RJ and so interesting to learn more about you personally. Apologies for schedul
Thank you Gary, and for your faithful example. We will all get this done. The Lord gave us a picture
Thank you Bruce. Excellent comment and commentary of the life of every disciple. We all know He dese
We keep "pressing on". The path ahead is a spiritual adventure for sure, especially in our country.
Congratulations! I REALLY enjoyed this post, couldn't help hearing you speak from your heart. Couldn
Thank you very much Tim. A VERY sobering testimony of a lifelong unbeliever, like so many others who
I may have posted this before on your blog, but it is definitely worth reading again: Voices from th
Thanks James. Sorry that happened to you, but you are not alone. It’s the usual round peg-square hol
Would you believe I was ask to leave the last church I attended because the Pastor kept trying to fi
Good News, Stephanie. Blessings to you.
He rescued me this week in fact. He is so faithful.
Thanks Al. Great comment!
Great post. Thanks brother. The Lord surely does prepare a table for us before our enemies. Even in
Thank you! Be Blessed.
AMEN
"marana tha"
Love your post! I would appreciate it if you would check out my new posts and follow me! I think you
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Thank you, RJ.
We can never go wrong in following the Lord Jesus. I am reminded of the following: They said to one
Your words are true, RJ. God used me as His instrument for 6 months, speaking forth God's truth to m
That’s a great report Bruce! Because of such efforts as you describe and are engaged in, I believe w
I agree, you need the opportunity to ask questions, respond and learn together. We use groups called
Thank you Gary. THAT is a rich and meaningful phrase. Blessings to you.
Thanks Bruce. The point I was making regarding the 99% is that everyone but the man in the pulpit in
The Lord created us to cross the" finish line" together, in step with Him and each other. Thank you
Not sure about the 99%, there are a good number of Churches that are teaching churches, having group
Thank you, Lena. Good to meet you! Blessings to you also.
Thank you. This is so true! God bless you.
Thanks Gary. This finite world eventually presents itself as a big, empty void. The Lord is the true
Thank you, Yvonne. Glory to the Lord! Blessings to you.
Sooner or later you have to turn your back to the world, to truly look to Heaven and the Living God.
Yes and Amen! Thank you Abba Father for RJ Dawson!
Thank you Richard. Abundant Blessings to you.
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Thank you! Blessings to you this day.
LOVE THIS. YESSSS. Our blogs are very similar! Loving yours!
Absolutely
Thanks Tim! Hope all is well. Be blessed.
Thanks for the comment Linda. I appreciate it. I would just like to add that until He reigns over al
Tony, May I share your comment on the blog I have been inspired to start by the leading of God's Hol
Praise the Lord! Great insights. Reminds me of a poem that I wrote a while back: The Hidden Streets
It's going to happen again. During the Tribulation, the whole world will be, very briefly in terms o
Excellent, Tony. Thanks. Yes, I’ve heard that and it is generally true and also profound in the way
Have you ever heard the saying, "The church began in Jerusalem as a fellowship then moved to Greece
Thanks Tim. Multiply that by roughly a million and it’s pretty much where we are. It is an extremely
Here is an example of someone who was NOT called of God to be a pastor: You Can't Make This Stuff Up
Great comment, Gary. Thank you. The closer we get to the Lord the more we see both the unreality and
Thanks always. We fix our hands to the plow and we do not look back. Because we know there is nothin
Thanks Gary
Thanks Al. I would like to remind everyone, though, that the Lord’s creation involves everything He
Check out Pastors Mike and CK Thompson, working out of Las Vegas...
I don't know anything about Hugh Ross. This reminds me though of a brother in the past year who want
Thanks. I do appreciate it. It was great meeting Hugh and having the opportunity to learn. There are
Really enjoyed reading this entire post and your feelings about meeting Hugh Ross and speaking with
Thanks for a great comment. We know from reading the Gospels that the Lord often did things in what
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LIKE! LIKE! LIKE! I have a sincere question...The Lord through His Holy Spirit convicted me of the p
Thanks Tim. Good read.
Just thought you would like to read this post by Franco Guerri: Of Job and Jesus https://oneononewit
Thanks Tim. Regarding Catholicism, please see the following post I wrote a year ago: Catholics Speak
This reminds me of what happened to me while I was hitchhiking in Oregon back in 2012: (Below are co
Thank you. Greatly appreciate it. You’ve hit on something here, something much more profound than we
As I'm reading this, I'm thinking about how incredibly effective the early church was and the reason
Thanks Brandon. The river flowed pretty fast in that section. The more we all grow closer to the Lor
Oh, my. This was epic. How long did you spend collecting all those awesome adjectives? Great exhorta
God bless you!
YES. Thanks Yvonne. Blessings to you.
One talks about Jesus but he is not in their heart; the real know Jesus and are known by him as he i
Yes. The Lord Jesus was certainly not saying that John was the reincarnated Elijah. He was saying th
Thanks Tim. I appreciate the comment. I can’t vouch for the credibility on the book or website you r
I realize that John the Baptist (on the list in my previous comment) was not mentioned in Chapter 32
Or you could have written: "At first the prophets were respected. Then their pronouncements caused d
Thanks Gary. There is such an overall disconnect in this area, though. The Lord certainly warned us
And so they will hate us, too.
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Thank you, Al. May we all step it up a giant notch and achieve His original intent. Here’s a quote f
The answer to all our problems is Jesus. Sadly most will reject Him. That does not relieve any disci
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Thanks Tim. THERE IS ONLY ONE LORD JESUS--THE REAL ONE. All the others are false representations man
Popular Christianity is of the world system. The Popular Christ https://hitchhikeamerica.wordpress.c
Thank you, Lisa. Much gratitude. Blessings to you and your family.
🙏 praying
Thanks Stephanie. Greatly appreciate it. Real Christian persecution always follows real Christian sp
Prayers going up for you, RJ. Christ is showing me on a continual basis just how unreal Christianity
Thanks Brandon. Sometimes the entire horizon is ocean. Check this out: The Lord At The Helm
Thank you. Much appreciation. Be blessed.
Stay the course. These remarks are needed. The gospel at its core is repentance and renewal. Anythin
" The only thing this false preaching does is coddle sinful flesh. It tells people they are right wh
Awesome Tim. Thank you. I was just praying about this, about how, “He was in the world, and the worl
The title of your post "Dead People Walking" describes our American culture in general. In the past
Thanks Gary. As real believers we must always hold our feet to the fire, as it were, to see if we ar
"The time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those w
AMEN . . . And in Him you were also circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, in the remov
Yes. Well-said. And only the Great Physician, with the Holy Spirit's aid, can remove it.
Thanks Linda. The traditional misapplication of the term and the connection to the womb is most unfo
Love this post. Hysterical behavior is still alive and well in the world. Just a note of wry amuseme
Thanks Al. Be blessed.
And the real bless and pray for those who curse them. The unreal curse those who curse them.
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And also you! Be blessed in Him today and every day!
Thanks Tim. The phenomenon is fascinating. There is such blindness. When a Christian organization ha
Thanks. I appreciate it. Blessings to you.
Thank you Yvonne. Be blessed today.
The cult of false Christianity takes it's orders from Satan himself. This Death Cult (spiritual deat
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Thank you! Be blessed.
Timely and valuable! This post dropped by my jaw and caused repentance for those hidden layers in my
Thanks Linda. Blessings to you.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful story.
A plan within a plan (within a plan)! A lot was riding on Mr. Deacon’s decision to obey the Lord. Th
Your testimony is much like my husband's. Terry considered himself an agnostic. A deacon from the ch
Thanks RJ, most helpful. :-)
Thanks for the comment, Stephanie. Good question. The leadership issue is of great importance, of co
RJ, I have a question for you and not related to your post (which was awesome BTW). My pastor follow
That’s great, Tim! Made me laugh out loud. Well, yeah, we ARE talking about the eternal Lord God of
Real men pray to God. Real men obey the Lord. Real men are baptized in the Holy Ghost and with fire.
I am, thank you.
You’ve said it best, Linda. What a guy! “But the greatest among you shall be your servant.” [Matthew
I love this, and I want to tell you about my manly man. Terry has always been willing to do whatever
Thanks Gary. The Hebrew word for “rod” is shebet. Its first occurrence is in Genesis 49:10 and is tr
The Shepherd had a staff and a rod. "Lord, show us how to use your rod." Thank You.
Thanks Stephanie. It's a new day. The Lord's light is increasing. Keep up the good work! Blessings.
Wow, well said! God is leading me to use my sword very soon to cut away the error hiding in the dark
Thanks. You too.
amen R J this is so powerful God bless u
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Great comment, Tim. Thanks. I mentioned this phenomenon in Real Christianity (Page 282 of print book
I just noticed something significant in the past few days: Jesus died outside the walls of Jerusalem
YES
thank you RJ! yes and amen! Thank you Abba Father! Glory, honor, dominion, blessing, thanksgiving an
Amen. Though we must submit to proper authority as the Lord decides and dictates, we must always be
They get their "belonging" by conforming to a denomination or church or pastor rather than being con
Thanks Tim. I always thought wild honey was better than the processed variety...
Thank you Yvonne! Whenever we study in-depth the spiritual structure of the Lord’s early Community w
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Thank you for a great post! I really resonated with this, "But what else can the Lord do? They have
Thanks Gary. Blessings to you.
Thank you again for your leadership role.
Thanks again Tim. Regarding Scripture then, the term “soul life” is essentially the same as the life
When talking of the soul life, it would be the intellect, the will, the emotions, the personality of
Thanks Tim. There is a concern among Christians in general of “going too far” in their expression of
Thanks for giving us the definition for the Greek word apollumi. "To destroy" is much more powerful
Thanks Stephanie. In general terms, the Lord certainly revealed through both His direct teachings an
This is precisely what is going on at my church, RJ. We are starting a campaign to raise money for b
Thank you David. Greatly appreciate it. Be blessed.
"Real repentance is the end of one’s personal authority." That's a powerful statement. Loved this po
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Thanks
Reading your book now. May have a lot more questions for you along the way...hope you don't mind. So
Thanks Stephanie. Great to hear from you. I don’t usually do much referring other than letting the b
I was awakened in Kansas one year ago. Jesus has taken me on a journey ever since, revealing truth a
Thanks Richard. I actually received the revelation at the end of August in 2010 while starting a new
In view of my recent posts on previous prophetically poignant years, it's interesting that you too n
Thanks Tim. Great comment. Anything not fully surrendered to the Lord is not subject to the Lord and
" . . .the MSM is completely and totally spiritually irrelevant." Amen. The mass media deals with th
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Thanks Tim. Excellent video. I recommend it to all. This is exactly what we need and why the usual p
Speaking of the desert, you may like to listen to this video by Leonard Ravenhill: https://www.youtu
Thank you Gary. It is truly the case that the desire to be close to the Lord is where it begins. The
Profoundly true. We all must have our "desert time" with the Lord. Our prayer should be- "Lord, make
Amen to that, Linda. Thanks. Those are the kinds of cool things we'll all find out about in heaven.
Well, perhaps you were the seed planter, and someone else did some watering. His Word never returns
You’re so correct. That is a great story and it explains again what the Lord has to deal with and wh
I understand your thinking, Tim, but everyone at that church who understood spiritually knew the pas
Oh yeah. The job went on. She was always cordial. But the church incident caused a level of awkwardn
What happened in that Pentecostal church is similar to what happened in a Methodist church I attende
If that pastor had a problem with someone, he should have talked to that person in private and rebuk
Oh my. Reminds me of a few stories of my own. Seems to me that if your preacher had truly been led o
Thank you. Great comment. Be blessed.
Yes, it can get very confusing for people. Sometimes I think that the main stuff that fits in with G
Thank you Richard. I appreciate it. We continue to grow closer to the application of the Lord's orig
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Yes indeed He is my friend. I pray He empower your mind and 'pen' even more for part 2...
Thank you Richard. I greatly appreciate it. The Lord Jesus is opening many doors of truth these days
Reblogged this on Richard's Watch and commented: RJ Dawson brings a brilliant albeit brief insi
Thanks Linda! The reason Europe sees one side of the picture is due to the controlled one-sided pres
Thanks Scarlett. Several years ago in the church world there arose a new teaching with reference to
Yes, yes, YES! I have a young friend from Slovakia who is fascinated by my anti-Obama, anti-liberal,
If Christians have the notion that all will be well and good with Donald Trump as President, and tha
Thanks Tim. The required 100% spiritual commitment to the Lord Jesus is probably the main difference
Amen. The word "marriage" is a much better word than "relationship". It implies permanence. If a man
AMEN. Thank you Gary. Be Blessed.
We bow together before our King on Mount Zion. Amen.
YOU ALSO...FOR POSTING IT!
Thank you Jonathan. I appreciate it. Be blessed.
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Thank you for that reply. A lot to consider. Thanks for the encouragement.
Thanks Elle. It is most often the case that the only way to discover that which is real and that whi
This part resonates with my last church experience: “Unreal Christianity has little bona fide spirit
That's encouraging to know. Thanks for sharing this. God bless your weekend!
Thanks Elle. I totally agree. Raising your children and homeschooling them is a high calling, and ob
Interesting. I'm a homeschooling mom and I work PT from home. I left the institutional church about
Okay. Thank you Robert. Be blessed. https://thestraightwaychurch.com/2016/11/10/cyrus-my-anointed-sp
Thanks again!
Thank you Richard. It seems there is usually a time of judgment involved before the Lord's blessings
I think the Lord gave me understanding and wisdom regarding the defeat of the establishment in polit
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My view from 'over the pond' RJ is that many believers may have stopped spectating in reaction to th
Yep. And this is the reality that so many Christians are finally starting to face. One should notice
“Spiritual Christians look upon the world not as a playground, but as a battleground.” – A.W. Tozer
So true. I realize that the spiritual warfare is greater now than ever in this transition time. I pr
Thanks for the comment and the correct perspective, and for the praise of our Lord Jesus. The Presid
Only God could have gotten him through the primary and elected against all odds; now I pray our Fath
Thanks Linda. The Lord is faithful. Be blessed!
It's exciting. I'm EXCITED!
Thanks Al. I appreciate it. Blessings to you.
Words of wisdom to strengthen the body of Christ. God Bless brother.
Thanks Tony. Be blessed.
So much for seeker sensitive Christianity.
All glory to Him. Blessings to you.
Thanks
I believe the Lord showed many WHO is actually in control :)
Excellent!
thank you! Blessing to you!
Thanks. I read an article about that connection last month by Lance Wallnau. There were quite a few
Isaiah 45 for our 45th president
Thanks David. Of course, just to be clear about the terms, I mean “church” as in a local congregatio
I love your comment that "those who want a doctorate in Christ must move on (from the elementary sch
Thanks Judi! That He is. All glory to Him. Be blessed.
Thank you Marcia. This truly is an unprecedented time in America. Spiritual Shock and Awe. It is a t
Very interesting times RJ. Thankful that God is our every present help. Bless you!
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Thanks Gary. From my early days as a new believer, working hard to become aware of the Lord’s teachi
"Those who are led by God's Spirit are sons(daughters) of God." Today, how many in America can say t
Thank you! All praise, glory, and honor to the Lord Jesus. Be blessed.
Yes! Amen! Our King of kings and Lord of lords rules and reigns! Thank you Abba Father! For such a t
Let God be true. . .
The Lord Jesus arrived at the perfect time though it appeared to be the opposite. But look what happ
Comforting, especially today as we choose whether our nation maintains its dignity and autonomy or b
Thanks again. It's great to have your friendship from "across the pond." Thanks for keeping us aware
I would have done at as soon as received but didn't want to overwhelm readers in view of three relat
Thank you Richard. I appreciate it. Blessings to you.
Thank you David. The Lord said the following: “Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth;
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Excellent post. It's scary, but you're right.
There have been technical arguments against the forced use of certain words in this regard, of cours
AND blessings to you, too :)
Great answer! Very true what you have said! What about this question: As born again believers are we
Thank you. Sadly, I agree. But also, America has never actually fulfilled the words of the pledge. T
Mark 3:25 And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand. Blessed to be a remnant
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“(and not embarrassing).” Thanks Tim. Blessings to you!
"Nevertheless, the people refused to listen to the voice of Samuel, and they said, 'No, but there sh
Amen. Thank you Linda. Blessings.
Yes. Thanks Scarlett. Be blessed.
" One of the great secrets of spiritual success is great humility." How refreshing would it be to se
And they got what they asked for and deserved, and so will America this time around.
Thanks Gary. How right you are. The enemy is subtle and witnessing is a forced option. Before people
The "enemy" tries to breathe down our neck, but we will complete our tasks just as the "two witnesse
Thanks David. I appreciate it. The Lord has blessed you with a great topic that reveals so much abou
Bless the Lord. Thank you Linda. The Lord is GOOD in that He gives each of His children viable spiri
Such a timely post. I'm currently crafting an article based upon the command of God to "cultivate" t
Love this, R.J. Never thought about my ministry being a vineyard, but you're absolutely right. Thank
Thank you Gary. The Lord has always maintained a strong viable witness in the world though it has al
Thanks Tim. The Lord is GOOD. His Light forever shines on darkness whether the darkness acknowledges
Thank you for your continued strong voice. My concern always seems to be for the "remnant".
"Biblical Wikileaks": I love it! It's perfect! Perfect timing! The great evidence for the corruption
Without a doubt, one of them is anyway. Waiting with baited breath to see what's going to happen nex
The Lord's in charge. And He's the BEST Teacher. Good things coming your way!
Thank you so much. I'm still in waiting mode. I have an appt. with the surgeon on Nov. 14. In the me
Thanks Linda. Appreciate it. I hope you are feeling better. Be blessed. (I ask all readers to pray f
Thank you Scarlett. The crisis is here. In full swing. Blessings to you.
Amen. You've said it perfectly.
I'm still wondering if this "great awakening" you've spoken of, will not come on the heels of a nati
Amen! Thanks Don. Blessings to you.
"But the greatest truth to be sought after is the true identity of the Lord Jesus." AMEN! He is GOD.
Thanks again Deanna. Again, it would be good if you read the entire series. There is much foundation
Thank you for the comment, Deanna. I appreciate you reading so many of my posts and liking them, and
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Hello again! As another lover of the Truth, I am not understanding your claim, "God is always referr
Hello brother! I am in complete agreement regarding Deut. 29:4, Isaiah 6:9-10, and Matt. 13:11-15: r
It is kind of cool, isn't it? That ALL things are possible with God? I think the Lord would rather u
Just this week He graciously led me to repent of believing we Americans were doomed to NWO-led Hilla
Hello Anna. If RJ will permit me, I'll point you to some Scriptures that dispelled the myth of once
Thank you Deanna, for the blessing of your support this morning. I began a paper in late August of 2
Spot on. Preach it! How I love the privilege of praying that the Bride of Christ awaken, awaken, awa
Thanks again Deanna, and Amen. Look forward to reading what the Lord has shown you. Be blessed.
Again, glad the Lord has introduced us to each other today. The latest burden of my heart is for the
Good article. Well written. Thank you Deanna.
Amen!! And you as well my brother.
Hi Deanna. Good to meet you. Thank you for the insightful comment. I re-read my article to see the p
Amen! Funny how the Lord leads us; just yesterday I was led to reblog this article written in August
Hello RJ! So grateful the Lord has introduced us today via Wordpress; it is such a blessing and joy
There are many prophets of Baal. There is no doubt about this. They are hidden to most because they
There are many prophets of Baal. There is no doubt about this. They are hidden to most because they
It's always the Prophets of the Lord that get the worst of it. I think we should give Jonah a break
This word is speaking to me as well, of current events going on in the here and now in our own count
interesting observations.
1 Corinthians 14:26 Order in Church Meetings How is it then, brethren? Whenever you come together, e
Thanks Tim. Like so many other things regarding the real and unreal, one wonders what is actually go
This is one of the most beautiful, powerful and revolutionary scriptures in the Bible: John 4: 24: "
Tony: thanks for the info. "Congregation" is a much better word than "church". Upon the rock of reve
Thanks David. We must always be aware that everything the Lord Jesus taught was not just for His dis
This is a good exhortation and sorely needed.
Amen Linda. Thank you for the comment. There is no doubt we have all felt put upon on occasion, or m
I was talking about this very thing with a young client who is feeling uncomfortable with his church
Thanks Tony. Good word. Of course, most of that which makes up the King James Version of the Bible (
Tyndale is the only one who properly translated the word ekklesia. Matthew 16:18 And I say also to y
Yes. We have long since moved from the maintenance role as Christians in general in America, not tha
AMEN, without Jesus in the hearts of the people of this country, it cannot survive. We have much wor
Hey everyone, check out the following: THE 11th HOUR: https://hitchhikeamerica.wordpress.com/2016/10
That is a classic! Haha! Precious ladies. That's too funny!
Thanks David. I began getting into the Hebrew Roots Movement, or whatever it was called then, in the
Yes I agree with all of that. I think you perhaps (from my vantage point) underestimate the depth of
Well, there are actually probably several possible reasons. As I indicated regarding Cognitive Disso
Exactly. The only reason to mess with John's text is to justify classic Christian anti-Judaism.
Thanks David. Theology can be confusing... I make my final and absolute appeal to authority to the p
Here's another example of cognitive dissonance that I came across this week: The back of the church
Excellent again, Tim. Thank you. Many of those in the throes of death are often wracked by something
Excellent. Leonard Ravenhill! Thanks Tim. Blessings to you.
This post on cognitive dissonance reminds me of the life and death of Voltaire: https://hitchhikeame
"Without the infilling light of the Lord’s Holy Spirit one has little chance to receive the full tru
Thanks David. It is a great challenge to wake people up in general regarding the Lord’s truth, but t
Good commentary on cognitive dissonance. You are right...that's the reason false teaching is difficu
Thanks Tim. That’s a great comment, and especially due to the historic baseball references. Coniglia
Life is war, war is life. What won't kill you will only maker you stronger. Those who live Godly in
Thanks David. The Lord is good. (I think He had something to do with creating baseball!) Be blessed.
Thanks Scarlett. So many have had the same experience. I am aware, though, of some reform. We know t
Great blog post! I love baseball and you did a great job tying it in.
Indeed Brother Dawson, the above verse does prove your point. Satan wants to keep the Lord's people
Thanks. What I would like to add regarding this discussion and China in particular is that real Chri
Thanks for the reply, And the comment about North Korea. This indeed has to be one of the darkest pl
Thanks Scarlett. I do appreciate it. The Lord showed us very clearly what is really going on in this
Great analogy-- pointing out that this walk with the Lord Jesus is no game and certainly not for sis
Thank you Sherry. May we all continue to grow closer than ever to the heart of the Lord. Be blessed.
We should all pray for the revealing of lies that we are believing as truth-especially in our Christ
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Yes. I remember coming up with a mathematical equation that states: “The more one operates in one’s
I have felt that way at church. They have a list of places where the church needs help or volunteers
I agree, Elle. Thanks for the comment. I noticed this problem right away but it took years to find a
I don't know a lot about higher Ed as I never went to college except for a short semester. I've neve
Thanks Tim.
Just thought you would like to read this: https://markivey.org/2016/08/08/21st-century-baal-worship/
Thanks. Be strong. I have prayed.
Thanks. Great comment. It’s good to see the PC culture getting smashed up lately, but Religious Corr
Yes, my good friend. He always provides. He’s the best. Glad for the blessings you write about. Been
I was hitchhiking in Idaho a few years ago and this Christian picked me up. He said that A.W. Tozer
If the Lord has called you to a work, He will most definitely provide for you. I have been hitchhiki
Thanks Brother Dawson.....I appreciate your insights and the benefit of your experience of studying
Thanks Don. Blessings to you.
Thanks Scarlett. I have no knowledge of the details, but I know the New Testament definition of a gr
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Thanks RJ. You really put our mission in perspective. Keep up the good work for Him and His Glory.
The so-called "revival" this so-called church is having just a few blocks from where I live appears
Thanks Gary. Your powerful and touching comment reminded me of the following song. Be blessed. Maker
As a young man I staggered with a sense of "nothingness". I believed in nothing. I felt numb and com
I'm new to this site and read this message and I its old but it helps me to understand that God is n
Thanks David. Blessings to you.
right on brother! Good stuff. Telling it like it is!
Thanks Keith. Be blessed.
Very interstate idea. I gotta think about this some more
Thanks Tim. While I confess to know nothing about the church scene in Jackson, Wyoming, I do know th
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Absolutely positively Amen. I have a couple of Christian friends in Jackson, Wyoming. I met them whi
Amen. And though this is already happening in part, it is not happening in general among traditional
II Chronicles 7:14. If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, an
Excellent. Right On. Thank you Linda. The Lord died to free us from the wicked depravity of sin and
Sin is now just a "poor choice," or a "mistake." Jesus, Who was born a Jew, did not die for mistakes
Thank you Kristi Ann. Be blessed.
Amen Brother in Christ Jesus!!
Thanks Andy. Be blessed!
Excellent!
Thanks Don. It helps to put things in perspective when we compare what we see with what we don’t see
Good one Bob. I really liked your physical-spiritual analogy.
Thanks Scarlett. The times are certainly challenging. All real Christians in America know exactly wh
Thanks for the comment. Being an American, I tried hard to get the titles correct, even researching
That comment posted accidentally. I was not finished with it. I'll just say this in conclusion that
Thank you for the blessing and prayer. The car has been towed to the shop and I'm believing the Lord
Please don't say the British nation. The English and Welsh voted for Leave. The Scottish people vote
Thanks Richard. Greatly appreciate it. Be blessed.
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The Lord Jesus is our Provider. You are worthy of His provision. He will provide. “Father, I ask You
I'm embroiled with piggy back problems right now. My car decided to quit on me last Friday. It's old
Praying it is so.
Thank you, Jacky for the visit and a great comment. As time passes, people will increasingly see wha
Yes. Many are operating at a disadvantage, having been convinced by the secular society that has eme
I would have voted leave but when I got to the polling station I didn't let them know my new address
I believe younger people are also making biblically uninformed decisions, based on emotion rather th
Thank you Scarlett, and thanks for pointing out the link problem. I updated the first link regarding
Thanks Linda. As most of us who have followed the political scene over many years have duly noted, w
Thank you for the comment and visit. In studying the referendum vote, there is a clear generational
Thanks for a powerful post. It's true, there is nothing with such a corrupting influence as money. N
I did not inform myself on this one, but as the aftershocks bring in more information, I'm thinking
Yes, the Leave campaign was full of compelling 'truths'... Despite what you see as a win for the 'co
One of the numerous problems with the churches, is that so many of them tend to make the Lord Jesus
Thanks for the wise comment. We must study the difference between those places where the Lord Jesus
“That which is real will always present the Lord Jesus FIRST” That makes sense. Seems like in the pa
We must trust the Lord Jesus. I looked over the site. Being a student of Great Awakening history and
Sadly, this may be yet another false alarm. Come to find out, this is now tracing back to the organi
Amen and amen!
Thank you Marcy. The Lord is so good.
Hi There. I just re-read your series on Entering the Miracle Realm and found real encouragement ther
Thank you, Don, for this comment and the original. That was you leading off this repost with an insi
Amen and right you are, Scarlett. This reminds me of a preacher a long time who said, good naturedly
I really like the way you are bringing back appropriate posts from your previous writings. This time
As one having tried my hand at growing grapes before, I can testify to the fact that if you don't pr
Yes Sir.
Harsh reality!
That's great news! Thanks Scarlett. May these plans come to fruition soon. The Lord Jesus is ever-fa
How well I do know the need for fellowship. For one thing, how else can we use certain of our spirit
Thank you, Scarlett. The real Gospel involves a Road. In the very early days of the Lord’s real Comm
Thanks Kristi Ann! Blessings to you.
I wouldn't go back into that organized bird cage for anything. It's kind of like the Shawshank redem
"Like trying to rustle cats" That was funny Brother Al, but I can't think of a better way to put it.
Our True GOD who art in HEAVEN said: “Beware of FALSE prophets which come to you in SHEEP’S clothing
Thanks Al. I appreciate it. Blessings to you. This entire notion of control that permeates so many C
God Bless RJ, As I've read of past revivals and tried to fellowship with others in person and over t
Thanks Linda. No real Christian would stay in a church like that. Be blessed and keep up the good wo
Sadly true. We criticize the Catholic church because it discourages the laity from reading the Bible
That's great, Patty. Thanks for the visit over here and the good report. Blessings to you!
I wanted to say thank you for stopping by my page and your encouraging words. Just as I was replying
Thanks Tim. Be blessed.
Here is a similar post: https://singaporechristian.com/2015/07/15/a-prophetic-vision-given-10-years-
Thanks Gary. Blessings to you. The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it an
Sad and sobering reminders. Yet, some us know well the enemy of our souls. And the authority of the
Thanks Scarlett. I appreciate it. This is what I love. Please pray for me that my faith is stronger
Thank you, Scarlett. The Lord is GOOD. I appreciate your support. The Lord Jesus is present. Though
Thank you, James. You are blessed. The Lord is the Teacher. I remember an 18-Part Bible Study Series
It's all about FAITH! And sadly to say, there is indeed too much unbelief in the world and in Christ
I'm trying to catch up on reading your posts. This is a spiritual feast I don't want to miss out on.
When I was first saved, born again, or whatever way one is to phrase it, I read in the Bible Moses t
Okay.
Okay. Thanks for reading. Be blessed.
Mr. Dawson, I disagree with you totally.
That’s awesome, Scarlett. Thank you. I really appreciate the prayer and support. What you say about
We have to give our spirits tune-ups, just as we do our cars.....if we want them to run right. There
Thanks Don! Greatly appreciate it.
A truly believable post...I am excited with this series and looking forward to #3. Blessings my frie
Thank you Jonathan. Be blessed.
GOOD JOB, FELLOW SERVANT OF THE HOLY ONE! :)
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Thank you Tony. Blessings.
Very good.
We must receive the kingdom as a little child
If a little child can speak a word of correction into your life then you are not a Pharisee. You are
Thanks Gary. The real discipleship of those at the beginning of the Lord’s community was so differen
Thank you James. I appreciate it. Blessings to you, Brother.
To live a life of true love as a Christian requires, demands a life lived in step with, in control b
I know. One of whom you have written he is right and you are wrong no matter what because he is the
Thanks Tony. That’s always a possibility. Tens of thousands of Jews of the first century certainly j
Mat 24:32 — Mat 24:33 The Parable of the Fig Tree “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When it
Though He tries to chase everyone down, or make contact with those crying out and hurting, or be a r
The Lord Jesus doesn't make it complicated, does He? People do. I am, however, living proof that the
For some reason, I’m supposed to tell you this: “Paul got saved.”
Yes effectively as led by the Holy spirit via the gifts..... Yes this is how we recieved our trainin
Thank you. I appreciate it. The great thing about real ministry and the fact that all real Christian
Thanks Richard. We know the Lord has a plan and we also know He is all-powerful and all-wise in maki
Very few may ever discover the stark differences between being ordained by God, Jesus and the Holy S
Very well done in serving the Lord faithfully under His leading RJ. Good to read your story and test
Thank you
Reading this last post really helped clarify something. At the same time it also confirmed something
Thank you Linda, my good friend. What you say here is what the Lord’s community was originally desig
Congratulations on five years of faithful blogging. It IS a ministry, among the other things you do,
Thank you. I appreciate your comment and visit. I enjoyed your article on the Book of Acts. You’ve b
After the exiles returned to Judah to rebuild their nation they enjoyed brief flurry of activity whi
Thanks James. Your comment is just so heartfelt and sincere. Many, many real Christians have been se
And that's why America has not had revival. Until this new beginning, based on so many Christians ac
My dear friend and brother, As you see by my last poem Last Days, I so whole heartedly desire a new
Well said...anytime the "church" deviates from what the Lord Jesus and the Apostles taught; that is
Amen. Thanks Scarlett. The enemy, of course, hates the Lord Jesus, hates His control and authority,
The Lord Jesus death, His shed blood, His Resurrection was the pivotal point in the entire history o
Cool. Thanks. (The moon was officially full at 12:24 CDT this morning and is scheduled to rise tonig
Thanks Linda. So right you are. The Great Awakening and great persecution go together. One brings on
Wonderful thoughts to contemplate on such a night as this... think I'll go outside on the porch and
Bloody persecution of Christianity has been taking place since the crucifixion of Jesus. It will con
You're welcome Gary. Be blessed.
Thank You
So great to hear from you Julie, my very good friend! Thanks for the comment. It seems many are goin
"Wow!" "Amazing!" "Perfect!" You could not possibly know RJ, how perfectly timed this message is and
The Lord Jesus gave His spiritual power, authority, and the use of His Name to His real disciples to
But I don't think Scripture supports the idea that we are to have dominion over the spiritual forces
Thanks James. Blessings to you.
Some that think they know This is so Yet when the ones who truely knows Speaks this is so Yet there
Thanks for the comment, but you’re missing the point entirely. Real Christians are fighting a SPIRIT
While I believe we can live victorious lives in Christ, I don't think it's valid to compare the Chur
Thank you Scarlett. Be blessed.
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Amen and Amen!
Thank you James. I believe the Lord is answering that heartfelt prayer, and is truly fighting for us
Lord there are so few of us and we're spread so far apart, will You fight for us? Blessings my broth
I found that the writings of Eusebius to be a wealth of information concerning Constantine.
Thanks Tony. Yes, very well aware. Please refer to my book in which I go into all of this in much de
Were you aware that the clergy as we have come to know it today is a creation of the emperor Constan
Thank you Tim. I appreciate it. The hate index is rising, which means the Sons of Light are growing
Excellent post. I reblogged this on my blog The Road.
Thank you Scarlett. Great comment. It remains a sad fact that churches in general have their own dis
This was a good truthful post. I wish church goers could get this through their heads and into their
Oh yeah. I remember that story. Puts things in perspective. Why was there never any warning from wit
There's a part in this book that talks about a convention of the National Religious Broadcasters. Th
No, I haven't. Must look it up. Thanks Tony.
Have you ever read the book, The End of the American Gospel Enterprise? It was written back in the 8
Thank you Eliza. Much appreciation. Be blessed!
Thank you for this godly exhortation to look to Jesus Christ and His resurrection power in our lives
Thanks Gary! Blessings to you.
Thank you, friend for your work in the Lord!
Thanks Scarlett. And very well said! You may have just coined a term there, and have made a perfect
Well said brother. Many of us are astonished at the goings on we are seeing in this country at this
Thanks Richard. Be blessed.
Thank you, Richard. There are millions of Catholics and Protestants of every denomination worldwide
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Great comment. Thanks. The Lord Jesus will win. He always wins. And whoever has joined Him 100% will
Thank you Scarlett. Be blessed!
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With this election year scramble, I've never seen this nation more divided, lobbing stones at one an
That's awesome, Tim. Great news. It is also very interesting regarding how the Lord works. I say tha
The first person I ever heard pray in tongues was a Catholic priest from West Bend, Iowa. A number o
Yes. Thank you, Gary. There were so many great spiritual things happening back then. The 1960s and 7
As a new believer I had some experience of this in San Diego in the early 70's. Great motivational t
Thanks so much Scarlett—A truly heartfelt and inspiring comment. And I certainly concur. The Lord Je
Being "Spirit-baptised", and receiving spiritual gifts, including the speaking in a spiritual langua
Thanks Richard. Blessings to you.
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Amen Linda. Thanks.
Good one, RJ. Salvation wasn't easy for Jesus, but He has made it available to us. I can never be th
Regarding incorrect diagnoses, when a false construct is created and people are forced to fit into i
Too many believers are still caught in the mindset that all "emotional" problems are really just sin
Great news! Thanks Linda. It could be that Christians in general have had for many decades, prior to
I see it in my work--that Great Awakening. More and more people are seeking biblical truth for answe
Thank you Tim. Much appreciation! Great blessings to you. (Tim's site: The Road)
R.J.: Just thought I would let you know that I finally bought and read your book REAL CHRISTIANITY.
Alright! Thank you Richard. It's great connecting with you guys. Blessings to all.
Appreciate your kind remarks RJ. By the way, occasionally I refer to similar Holy Spirit inspired ev
Thanks Don. The Lord restores the physical health of others through purely spiritual means. His mira
I agree, often one cannot restore physical health without help from the Spiritual realm.
Thank you Don. Well said. Our only agenda must be His. Be blessed.
I believe Scripture teaches that the Holy Spirit builds Godly Character born out of Repentance; this
Yes. Thanks Linda. The largely imperceptible changes that have taken place in American society over
So in other words, as science increases knowledge that keeps us healthier longer, we become so impre
Thanks Jacquie! Great to hear from you. Stay tuned for more. The series continues... Be blessed.
R.J., thanks for this well written analogy that allows your readers to immerse in the reality of the
Thanks Richard. Be blessed.
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Got that right. Judases leading the Judases. Thanks Tony.
As long as there are lazy Christians who only Crack a Bible open on Sunday mornings there will alway
Re: Tim - You stated that the world crept into the church and ruined it. It is my experience that th
Thank you Scarlett. I worked on this post for several days as I had the time. The Lord blessed. It i
Great teaching....strong meat, well seasoned, and not drowned in extravagant but needless sauce. Jus
Thanks Linda. Bummer. But this kind of thing happens all the time. It is why the Lord built safeguar
Oh yes. Indeed yes. We have watched a young but arrogant "pastor" destroy a thriving work, which has
Thank you sir. The Lord is in charge. Be blessed and be strong. The heavens are telling of the glory
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Thanks Scarlett. Excellent comment and even more food for thought. Many Christians are bound by what
"Religious hybrids", an interesting analogy, and food for thought. Kind of weird, thinking about the
Yeah, that's right on. Thanks Tony. Be blessed.
Here's a vision I had 2 years ago that fits in with what you've posted here. https://tpuccio.wordpre
Thanks Tim. Very well said. And not only is obedience to the Lord Jesus a narrow path, IT IS THE MOS
This is excellent. People don't want the Lord to rule in their lives, they want man to rule over the
Thanks Scarlett. Excellent comment! The Lord warned us all on Day 1 two thousand years ago. It still
Even though that excerpt may be twenty years old it's the most prophetic utterance I've heard lately
Thanks Tim. I appreciate it. I communicated with Frank Viola by email several years ago. I also read
The world crept into the church and ruined it. Worldly/carnal people love class divisions. You might
Thanks Tony. There is an otherwise obvious clue in Revelation Chapter 2 with reference to the Lord’s
Here's a dream I had about 6 years ago that fits with your posting. https://tpuccio.wordpress.com/20
This is why Jesus said He hated the work of the Nicolaitans. Nico is over and laitans is laity so th
Yep. That's it.
Isaiah 29:9 9They are dumbfounded and amazed; they are troubled and stagger; they are drunk, but not
Thanks for the comment. I must reiterate the fact that after the first few years of the creation of
Familiar indeed! At the root of the topic is the Edict of Milan. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edict
Thanks Scarlett. Traditional Churchianity is quite deceiving. Because so few Christians know about t
Yes it does sound familiar, and frankly I don't understand why the churchaholics don't get it. If I
Thanks Garry. We must always remember that the seven churches of Revelation were actual communities
Rev.3:18 I advise you to buy of me gold refined in the fire, that you may become rich; and white rai
Well said, Scarlett. Thank you. A divided house certainly cannot stand. I would like to draw a clear
Thanks. I appreciate your comment. You bring up a vital though very complicated issue in that it inv
Although I kind of get where you are coming from, I am somewhat disturbed by your mixing the politic
"United we stand, divided we fall" is just as true a motto as it ever was. But America is more divid
Thanks Nancy. And ditto. Have a blessed New Year!
Thanks for stopping by and liking my blog. Staying close to the beloved One is a common goal of ours
Thanks Don. Praise to the Lord Jesus. Be blessed.
This post is at once challenging, enlightening and rewarding. I am humbly thankful the Spirit has in
Thanks Kristi Ann. Merry Christmas!
Merry CHRISTmas to all my Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus!! Love Always and Shalom Everyone, Kr
You're welcome. The song has gained in great popularity over the years. No song I know of reveals th
P.S. Thank you for the Wonderful video by Kathy Mattea....Kay and I really enjoyed it.
Thank you Don. You have been a great support from the very beginning of this blog. Keep shining your
Great Post Bob... I loved your positive, upbeat approach of taking full advantage of the “season” wh
Thank you. Merry Christmas!
Great truth shared. Hidden hateful attitudes are the ones that seem to attack me often. Looking forw
Thanks Scarlett. You are right though the term “church” must be specified. Many years ago in my earl
I have sometimes thought, that the "church' is the most dangerous place for a Christian to be".
Thanks Don. And thank the Lord for revealing the Truth.
Very helpful post. Thank you for your testimony of Faith and diligence in teaching the Truth of the
Thanks Don. There is definitely a lot within traditional (fake) Christianity to fake us all out and
Interesting RJ. I had never thought of the Holy Spirit being God the Father of Jesus. Not that I don
Thanks again. “God” is largely a generic term, much like “El” of the Old Testament. Many religions u
I often say "God Bless You" with out remembering it is the "Lord Jesus' Blessing" I should be invoki
Jesus means “YHWH-Salvation.” It is the final compound Name of God and the Name by which we know God
Clear and well founded in the Word. Great post. He is Creator, Savior and Lord of our lives. He is w
Excellent. Without HOPE it is impossible to outlast the enemy.
My favorite part ^... "There will be a final judgment of the End Times Babylon, as recorded in Revel
Thank you very much, Julie, and Merry Christmas to you also! Great to hear from you. You have always
These boots were made for walking (with Jesus). So- if I see the Holy Spirit exiting right, I'm goin
Thanks Kristi! Merry Christmas to you.
Amen!! Great post!! Merry CHRISTmas to all my Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus!! Love Always and
Awesome comment, Linda. Thanks. Your recollection embodies perfectly the nature of our spiritual war
Years ago, in my Bible classroom, I experienced the definite presence of Satan as we prepared to stu
Thanks Tim. The infidel guards remain... Be blessed.
This is what happened when a famous unbeliever died: Voices from the Edge of Eternity Compiled by Jo
Thanks Scarlett. The Gospel accounts are filled with occurrences of such demonic manifestations. Man
There was one time when the Lord Jesus lifted the invisible veil to allow me to see a demonic entity
Exactly. Spiritual warfare is indeed increasing in part because the Lord’s community is spiritually
This is a very needed subject to post about, since many Christians seem to act as if it doesn't exis
Thanks Derrick. The Lord Jesus is obviously serious about setting people free from sin, giving His v
So few of us as God's servants and messengers talk plainly about sin and the eternal consequence. Th
Yes. Amen. Thanks Gary. Very well said. He gave all—the greatest selfless act for all those striving
The Spirit finger of God drawing a soul- revelation and repentance- growing into a good seed planted
You're welcome, Norman. Thank you.
I totally agree. I was sharing with a friend about this. Many are asking where has the power to heal
Be blessed, Gary. Thank you for giving glory to the Lord Jesus and giving people hope in Him.
Right you are. It also contains the clear implication of self-rule, in that those who rule have insu
Thank you for your words of encouragement. Gary
This is why we see the Lord standing outside of the last church mentioned in the book of Revelation,
Thanks Tony. I began posting segments of Acts this past summer but stopped when I came to these vers
How far we've fallen from the new testament model of church.
Thank you very much, Derrick. Hope all is well. Be blessed.
Thanks, RJ, for this insightful look at working in the oilfields and its spiritual significance. I l
Thank you Linda. Blessings to you.
You've nailed it.
Thank you Renee. You make an excellent point, and richly drawn out. I certainly agree with you that
Hi RJ, Thank you for sharing on this topic. So much of what you mentioned really strikes a bell with
Thanks Scarlett. What you state is all too true. Anxiety arises when bills are due without enough mo
Thank you, Gary. You said it well, as David said it: For the choir director; According to Jeduthun.
Which all begs the question, if these mighty men of the pulpit really believed God, why do they beg,
Honesty has a price in this present world. But our God is sovereign. And Heaven's gift is well worth
Exactly. Thanks Scarlett. The problem is that the majority of Christians have been deceived by this
The Lord already told them, as well as the rest of us, "It shall not be so among you. "But whoever w
Thanks for the comment, Gary. Judgment comes in many forms. It is primarily designed to bring an ent
Mystery Babylon America is already beginning to fall. Ruined-(economy), Left naked-(military being w
Thanks Anna. There is certainly a great divide over this issue. The divide did not exist in the earl
While I do not agree that we can lose our salvation once we have been in-filled by the Holy Spirit,
This word also appears in Romans 1:20. It only appears in these two places in the NT. In Romans, it
I love the word "workmanship" in that verse. As I'm sure you know, it comes from the Greek word "poe
Thanks Linda. The Lord is good! Be blessed in your new study. "For we are His workmanship, created i
Spot on! I'm just starting a study in the book of Ephesians, and I can't wait to dig into the effect
Thanks Joseph. It is interesting that you say this because I don’t think that’s the first question m
In my travels around the world when informed that I am a Christian the first question asked is how m
Thanks for the great comment. It is always a concern when we realize that certain things don’t add u
This is also a topic right on time in my life. I have been pained in the last few months while away
Thanks Debbie. Hope all is well. Be blessed.
I do love this post so very much because it is filled with truth. So many will hear the words,"I nev
Received! Thanks Richard. The Lord is returning for a spotless and powerful community, filled with H
Very interesting scripture RJ for it links into what was received in an Anglican retreat in Wales la
Thank you, Scarlett. The Truth must be known. Yet, the Lord Jesus stated very clearly that only a co
Satan has long sought to be worshiped, but he is a counterfeit. I suppose when people believe a lie
Thanks Don. Great reminder. Only the Lord Jesus deserves glory. His Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem
Good Post Bob. I must admit, I have never been a fan of “Pomp and Circumstance” surrounding the pope
Thanks for the visit and comment. The Lord Jesus certainly stated clearly that we MUST be born again
Hello from Ireland, i just find this website. I am happy, because we need Real Christians in this wo
Thanks David. I appreciate it. This issue otherwise obviously reveals the incredible power of religi
Amen. You have no doubt heard this - Jesus said to be "baptized IN THE NAME" of the ... Titles are n
Sure. Thanks for the visit.
Can I have your comments on this post please: https://jamesedwardsharp.wordpress.com/2015/08/28/pent
Right on. Thanks.
Right You Are, Bob. One only experiences True Freedom when Engaged in an Obedient Spiritual Walk. An
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Yes, I agree. I like Walker, and Cruz. Openly Christians, openly gentlemen.
Thanks Linda. The country is certainly suffering from a leadership crisis. I am thankful that a few
When The Donald begins to look good, you know we're in trouble! I'm so disgusted with those we put i
Thanks you so very much. to God be the Glory!!
Thanks Debbie. Congratulations and great work. All the awakened were once sleeping and it is their d
I just sent my new book to the publishers. For a year I have been posting my inspirational poems on
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Thanks Al. Great comment. It seems many Christians are embarrassed by the Lord. Many are embarrassed
For sure the go along to get along crowd is on a path to Hell. There is no repentant disciple who wi
Thank you Eliza. Amen to that.
Dear beloved one thank you so much for visiting and following holdingforthhisword. I completely conc
Amen Brother. Thanks.
So much of the basis of our Faith is tied up in this Scripture. What a Joy it is to be among the Cal
Thanks Eliza. Be blessed.
Amen! Praise God, as you have said, He calls out His people to make that stand and enables them by t
Yes. You are right. Thanks again, Jacquie. In general, people either join up with an increasingly co
Thanks Jacquie. He had planned Pentecost all along, and it was vitally important as both a point of
Amen. I love this: "When sinful people have their way and no corrective measures are taken, greater
I love this scripture. For me, this is a tremendous reminder of the power of His great love. This is
Thanks for commenting, Scarlett. I believe the Lord continues in the process of creating strong indi
Yes, and amen...the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. All dressed up and no place to go. I am so starving
Thanks Eliza. The 120 got it right. Be blessed.
One way to separate to false from the true is to compare what they teach with what the Scriptures ha
Thanks Scarlett. This again brings us to the place the traditional, institutional, ecclesiastical, c
The fallen nature of the human hasn't changed. It's still the same old corrupt carnal, self serving
I completely agree with the last paragraph...thank you for all of the information. Steve
Thanks Don. It certainly worked out that way on a few occasions as recorded in Acts. Of particular i
Thanks Steve. I appreciate it. I am not interested in debate for the mere sake of debate, but proper
So, are you saying the gift of the Holy Spirit is Received at Baptism?
With all respect, I have learned long ago not to present counterpoints to those who do not believe i
I do not fully agree, Steve, but I do appreciate your comment and am thankful that we do agree on th
Full immersion water baptism in the name of Christ is essential to salvation! We are "buried" with C
Thanks Rob. Millions of Christians are deceived on this issue. Praise the Lord Jesus for revealing t
Hi RJ, I appreciate your explanation of the unity of the Father and the Son and our inability to com
That is the truth! God bless us.
What a wonderful reply...thank you so much! Yes, though things may seem darker and darker...(and muc
Thanks for the comment, Steve. America is obviously under judgment. Those who identify as “Christian
Politicians and lawmakers are walking many people down a path of evil and Godlessness. We have seen
Thanks Eliza. For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only he who now restrains will do s
The American people are stupid because they have fallen for the lies of fallen men who preach a fals
Thanks Linda. The MSM keeps America misinformed because it has a government/corporate mission to pro
I couldn't have said it better myself :) Mr. O's latest doublespeak, claiming that mass shootings do
You are exactly correct, Linda. Thanks. Rob Barkman wrote an excellent post on that subject recently
Jeremiah 23 addresses "shepherds" who have not taken care of their flocks in pretty specific terms.
Thank you, Scarlett. Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. [1John 4:4] I agree wi
Thank you, Al, for the comment. (Please see my answer to Linda.) The Word of God makes powerful stat
Thanks Linda. Scripture reveals this to be true. I go into it in detail in my book. The whole point
Hmmm. Thought-provoking. Never thought of Solomon as anti-Christ; just as a wise man who turned stup
Well isn't that interesting to call Solomon an anti-christ. :) I haven't quite crossed that line bef
Outstanding post and comments, Bro Dawson. It seems to me, that the Lord Jesus has really been press
Thanks Tim. I appreciate it. Since Isaac Penington’s writings are roughly 350 years old and are couc
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The Kingdom of Heaven is internal, spiritual. False Christianity is external, spiritually dead; Chri
You are welcome. Just read Mere Christianity and the Problem of Pain for an intimate look at his fal
That's quite a list, Eliza. Looks like I need to research the subject when I get some time. Thank yo
To his demise, Lewis believed and taught many heretical doctrines including baptismal regeneration,
Thanks Eliza. I remember having a discussion several years ago with a humble, self-effacing, but qui
I had the experience of being led by the Lord Jesus Christ to expose the false teaching and heresy o
Thanks Don. Good comment. Real Christianity can only exist if the Lord Jesus has complete, full auth
Good post Bob. The questions you raise and the points you make about “Why many Churches do not preac
Okay. Will do. Thanks Tim. Be blessed.
Thank you, Scarlett. I am so sorry about your illness. I will pray. (Please everyone, I ask you all
Speaking of the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, you might like to read this: http://richards-w
Thank you for this post Bro Dawson. This, the last one, (and others)..... such powerful truths. I ha
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It's not a do it yourself project, it's a resp
Thank you, Don. Excellent. What you are asking, however, and speaking the need of, has always been i
Thanks Bob, Enlightening Post: Sorry for the Late Response. The Word speaks to both a need to 1.) Te
Thank you, Rob. All real Christians remember the day when they were convicted about their sinful con
Very well explained RJ. How important it is for all of us to understand the current state of Christi
Yes. Thank you, Linda. Blessings to you.
It is heartbreaking to read this, and to know from personal experience that it is true. God help us.
Thanks Tim! Be blessed!
Thanks Don. Excellent. He has made a way for His people to have the closest possible relationship, F
Here is what happened when people prayed for the power of the Holy Ghost to fall on Wales in 1904: "
Good, Straight Forward Post Bob. I am reminded of Romans 5:5: “Now hope does not disappoint, because
Thanks Linda. Bless you.
"Hate with a smile." Oh yes. Excellent article.
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Thank you, Scarlett. There are so many teachings by example of the Lord Jesus that exist between the
I'm pretty sure I'm just one of a multitude who can say, yeah, I know the feeling.
Thanks Rob! Keep up the great work. Blessings to you.
Happy Birthday to your blog, RJ! I appreciate the listing of all the ways that Christ was abused. Lo
Thanks. The reasoning is such that non-spiritual means are utilized even with good intentions becaus
Too often, Christians have allowed the devil to come and beat the daylights out of them without even
Thanks Scarlett! Yeah, we can pretty much gauge when we’re on the right track by the fun things asso
Some, not all, of the worse spiritual attacks I've had was by "good church folk". That was during th
Thank you, Tim! You’ve blessed us with a strong dose of clarity. I learned that about the devil also
Thank you, James. I appreciate you, Brother. Would that the Lord could arrange it that internet comm
Excellent post. "Why is there this all-consuming need to stay grabbed on to a deteriorating life raf
Happy Birthday!! I praise God for you and your boldness. I long to meet you face to face if not here
Thanks Tim. Very good. And all praise to our Lord Jesus who exposes the devil and reveals his lies.
Satan is the master liar because lying is not merely what he does, it is who he is. Satan is not onl
Thanks Tim. I was talking to some friends today about how the devil went to war really fast in Genes
Thanks Karen, for sharing your thoughts and bringing us closer to the truth of this matter. Rejectio
Here are a couple of good quotes: “Spiritual Christians look upon the world not as a playground, but
Thanks for your answer to my comment. :) Unbelief as an actual entity? I had never thought of it in
Thanks Karen. Great comment. I appreciate it. From what you say, it is obvious that unbelief is an a
I like how you have presented this. It makes us THINK and search for ourselves, which is a really go
Thank you, Scarlett. That's awesome. Be greatly blessed.
Great post...we need to realize what we are up against in this war with the demonic powers of darkne
Yes, Many different places close by and even where we live, in the midst of "churches" and unreal Ch
He is indeed, Scarlett! And ditto. Thanks. I think of what all real Christians have had to do throug
Oops, my bad! Come to think of it, the bible never said Lord Jesus "cursed" these cities...the Inter
Actually, He was denouncing these places—strongly rebuking them. It was a long held practice of the
Apparently so.One of the three cities the Lord cursed. Centers of idolatry. I remember a National Ge
Right you are. Thanks! The demonic invisible realm is often cloaked outwardly in fine clothing. Bewa
Thank you, Scarlett. Great response. Something seriously weird about the place. Appears to have had
Thanks Tim. It probably reminds us all of several (many) different places close by, now that the dev
Amen. Here is a good scripture: Luke 10: 13-16: " Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida!
That was a good response from both you, Tim, and Brother Dawson as well, Healings can seldom take pl
"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, a
Thanks Tim. Excellent. It could also be that his healing never would have happened in the first plac
Maybe that village had a Satanic stronghold, maybe there were some Pharisees in that village that wo
Thanks Debbie.
Inspired truth.Thank you for following my blog., I'll look forward to getting to know you better.Deb
Thank you Julie. According to His Word, the Spirit of the Lord is always at work drawing people ever
I can't say "AMEN!" loud enough. :D "Spot-on" post!!! Oh, how I've missed you RJ! (My bad-- I let th
Yep yep. Right you are. No sense in confusing people on who's in charge. Be blessed, Scarlett.
As a new Christian, I was told to "bloom where you're planted" and criticized severely for "church h
Right on. Great comment, Scarlett. One always hears testimonies of that very thing, in which so and
About 15 years ago, there was a saying that went around in the churches that "You can't put God in a
By honoring and obeying the Lord Jesus you already are. Thanks Linda.
I hate the devil. In my work, I see the results of his deceit up close and personal. I want to take
Thanks
Thanks Tim. Grace can be tricky depending on condition of heart and level of faith. It also makes it
"Also, it must be noted that it is impossible to be a real Christian without receiving the actual li
Here is an excellent post by Michael Boldea, Jr.: "Not So Harmless After All" http://mikeboldea.blog
I can imagine. Maybe if people imagined all the bright colorful cellophane and baskets and colored e
Thanks.
Thanks Tim. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Tim. I also think that because the brand new medium of television ministry had yet to establi
This is all true and very sad. I had to go to Walmart today and sure enough, all the "Easter" candy,
Nice answers in return of this question with real arguments and telling the whole thing concerning t
Thanks Tim. Great comment. The professor was spinning but the spin fit. The medium has become the me
Thanks. You further the point I was making with the article that the Easter stuff detracts from what
Some people make great con artists. Look at the Oral Roberts fiasco. I remember a number of years ag
Just thought you would like to read this: https://hitchhikeamerica.wordpress.com/2013/01/05/you-cant
Years ago I was in a journalism class at Iowa State University and the professor spoke of Marshal Mc
Well, it's now the day after, and the Easter rabbit idol will be stored away until next year, the Ea
Thanks for the comment. Be blessed.
I am a sinner saved by the grace of God. I thank Him for his Mercy and Grace. I extend that to those
Thanks Marcia. In the beginning, when Christianity was real and no counterfeits had yet to exist, wa
I don't understand. I'll read this again carefully. If people aren't being baptized in the name of J
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Excellent, Scarlett. Thanks. I want to again make the point here that when Paul wrote this it was ob
Thanks for the comment. There is no doubt that so much of what is done in the name of the Lord is no
The little town where I live has only 2 grocery stores; a small mom and pop store and the inevitable
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I just had this discussion with the pastor at one of the churches I attend. I explained to him that
Thank you, James. I stated in Real Christianity that the much later creation of the clergy class and
Thanks Don. Giving and "first" go together.
R J, You have put into words what I have in my heart about the thing I call the big business of chur
Someone has said, "You can not out give the Lord." His "giving" came first, ours comes in the manner
Thank you! Be blessed.
very well said!
Thanks Scarlett. Religious tradition is what it is. And He said to them, “Rightly did Isaiah prophes
Thanks for the great posts on this very important subject. Still, it's strange how most church going
Thank you.
Thanks Linda. And thanks for the great work and example of your Dad. I do respect that, as so many d
Really appreciate these articles, especially in view of the latest outrageous demand for an expensiv
So would I. Thanks for the comment, Scarlett.
Thanks Scarlett. I appreciate it. Church-going Christians cannot imagine a world without church buil
I don't know how long this has been up, but I just now noticed it. As for me, I feel very isolated f
I'm so glad you posted on this subject. You couldn't begin to imagine the stories,..... and excuses
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I would like to see other comments!
Thanks Julie! You're a blessing.
Thanks David. Great to hear from you. Some of my writing is parabolic. The Lord Jesus was quoted by
“Love” this post! And I got a kick out of this part “As a result of YHWH revealing Himself to the He
Bob, good rebuttal, but one question: What is the "all-encompassing man-made doctrine ascribed to by
You got that right. Thanks Scarlett. The Lord Jesus, in perfectly answering Philip’s question, state
If the guy had problems with that passage from Isaiah, the 14th Chapter of the gospel of John would
Thanks Donald! Much appreciation. For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-
Great post Bob, love your example of the misrepresentation of the triad. Your discourse on the proph
Thanks for stopping by and for the comment. Like everything else spiritually discerned, some see thi
I just stumbled across your site and I must say that it's quite good. (I know you don't need my appr
Thank you, Scarlett. I appreciate it. Regarding the word length of responses, it also has every bit
Brother Dawson, your comment was a blog post in itself and a great one at that. So,there are no excu
Thanks. Hey, there's some real insight there. Depending on perspective, some people figure out that
Always, Bro. Always. Great point. Thanks.
Thanks. Barring repentance, the Lord said the same. Let's hope the people in Jackson receive revival
Right you are, Tim. I agree. Thanks for the comment from the scene. I read an article the other day
I like the way you write about Real Christianity vs Unreal Christianity. Just thought you would like
“No, but there shall be a king over us, that we also may be like all the nations . . ." Or we could
Back in September of 2012, Jackson, Wyoming had a major forest fire. I believe it was a warning on a
There is no doubt that all of the snowstorms in the Northeast this winter have caused a lot of hards
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Thanks Scarlett. I would say that one’s reality determines one’s actions, and that both are determin
I suspect the reasons for the apostasy in the New England area, as well as the rest of the United St
Thanks very much Tim. What happened in Wales should give all real Christians a clear indication of w
Thanks Tim. Great articles and quotes. Keep up the good work.
Here is a great quote from A.W. Tozer: “Spiritual Christians look upon the world not as a playground
Here is another inspiring piece of history that you might like to read: "A History Lesson: Colonel I
This is excellent. This reminds me of something that Leonard Ravenhill once said that, if a church d
Thanks Scarlett. Judgment is already here, but it’s for a purpose, as you know. Some people respond
"Soon, official church buildings were seen as culturally indispensable and a must, as if the practic
Thanks Tim!
Thanks again. It was that way in the beginning. It has been that way in much of the world since. It
I suspect the time is coming when the only way we'll be able to meet will be secretly, in homes.
Here is a dream that I had about a Jezebel spirit: "Two Dreams: A Christian Cult and a Jezebel Spiri
Thank you Eliza! Blessings to you as well.
I agree Linda. I think it is most likely true that most Christians recount their salvation as coming
Praise God, thank you for posting the truth. God bless you:)
I'm reminded of the verse that says, "How shall they hear without a preacher?" Nothing will ever rep
Thanks again, Scarlett. I always appreciate your comments. Regarding why so many people are deceived
After reading this I began to wonder just why it is that such a great majority are so deceived that
I agree. We are in need of the inspiration, strength, and sustenance made possible only by the Livin
I honestly believe it's because we no longer study God's Word, and our pulpits have grown cold.
And that is exactly what Christians must do. Thanks Linda! Yet, the majority of Christians in Americ
Our Constitution and the Bill of Rights are two of the most amazing documents the world has ever see
I appreciate it, Rob. Keep up the great work over there!
Thanks for this very important posting! Much needed by us all. Lord bless.
Thanks Don. Many things are coming together. There is a confluence of all the elements needed and ne
Thanks Bob As you posted, on Luke 9:9:51-56: “The Lord was more concerned about the Samaritans and t
Thank you, Sir. Have a good one.
Yes. Thank you, Linda. Right you are. There is no doubt that those with eyes to see, according to th
Good title. Good point.
As a patriotic, flag-waving American, I do fear the rising tide of radical Islam. However, I've read
Thanks Dee. Great comment! Be blessed.
Great teaching. "The current great awakening is being driven by the Truth", and the revelation of th
Thank you, Scarlett, for bringing up this issue. It certainly takes courage to stand up for the trut
When I was first born again and baptized by the Holy Spirit, in my naivete I thought the thing to do
Thank you! Keep up the good work over there.
amen and God bless you for spreading his good word!
Yes! Thanks. Receiving the Spirit of the Lord is a return to the garden, it is our entrance into the
To be filled with the Holy Spirit is indeed the greatest and most precious gift a man or woman can e
Thanks Debbie. Be blessed!
I am so thankful to have found your blog. Thank you for visiting mine. Come back when you can stay a
Thanks for the comment, Natalie. Hope all is well. Journaling is good. The Lord does so much in our
Timely...personally. I have been going through old journals for the last few days from the last 8 ye
Thank you, Linda. Be blessed today.
Thanks Scarlett. Yeah, that’s the point I am making, that each human being is a microcosm of the pla
Wow. Perfect. Thanks.
A timely sermon. Thanks.
Isaiah 24:5 (ASV) The earth also is polluted under the inhabitants thereof; because they have transg
This post was a little different from your usual ones, but very timely in this hour we live in. It's
Thanks Scarlett. The Lord spoke of this phenomenon often. He also used the terms “eyes to see” and “
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Thanks for reading, Scarlett, and for the comment. As it was in the case with your study group, God
As a new spirit filled believer, years ago, I had invited several other women to meet daily in my ap
Yep. Thank you very mucho, Scarlett. Preach on. God is good. Therefore having such a hope, we use gr
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Fabulous comment. And....your great blog post deserves a re-blog. Christians need to be reminded of
Hey, thanks! So glad you pointed that out. I go into great detail on this in my book, especially wit
God doesn't dwell in a house made by hands.I believe this with all my heart. I thought of the mobile
Redemption is in process. Like on the layaway plan... Thanks Linda. Bless the Lord.
Great encouragement on a cold February morning :)
It seems RJ who is ever doing this spamming likes short and sweet which you won't get from anyone wh
I'm pleased you check spam RJ I do too and yes find bloggers comments in their too and not just the
I agree with you RJ we are not to judge in the flesh or are we to judge anyones weakness, faults and
Anne, you left four almost identical comments on my post Rewards of Discipleship and Real Abundance.
Thank you RJ I and agree with both evil being propagated and God's deliverance and yes worldly wisdo
Yeah, it does!!!! WOOHOO!!! Come, Lord Jesus!
Thanks Natalie! Truth wins.
AMEN. Beautiful, POWERFUL Truth!!
Thank you, Derrick. I hope all is well over your way. The Lord Jesus has certainly done so much for
Thank you, RJ, for your timely insight into these parables. They remind us that we have each been en
Thanks Anne. That's quite a resume! Blessings to you guys and keep up the good work.
Thank you, Linda. History certainly does deal with the exact things we are dealing with now and can
Right you are, Anne. Thanks! Regarding the New Age Movement, so many young ones over the last few de
If we refuse to learn from history, we are doomed to repeat it. You'd think after all these centurie
2 Timothy 3 -17 - All Scripture is given by the inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, f
A Powerful message RJ and yes as Scripture tells us many walk in darkness, they have itching ears. A
Thanks Don. And it is why the enemy loves the divide and conquer approach...
When satan rears his ugly head among well-lighted, dedicated Christian armies in unity he cannot sur
Thanks! Be blessed.
Right on!
Yes. Thank you Linda, Excellent comment. It certainly gives an eye-opening and consistent clue into
One of my most-asked questions (by clients) in my counseling office: "Why does God allow. . . . . .H
Thanks Scarlett. The great thing about the kingdom of God on this planet is that we can essentially
Indeed, the days ahead are going to try the mettle of the people of the LORD, as Satan tries to wear
For by Him were all things created!!! I LOVE this passage!!!
I agree, Debbie. Thanks for adding to the discussion. The Lord promised rewards for doing the very d
I think this is one of the hardest things to do in life. When someone you love accuses you falsely,
....and thank you for reading and liking "34 Things"...it's day 3 and I'm still pressing on>>G
Amen to that. We must go through it—with the Lord. With Him as our Guide, He will not only show us t
Thank you - and I have written about the journey here - part that I shared with you....I believe it
Thank you for the good word. Another great thing about the Lord and being a real disciple is that th
Thank you so much for this today. I have been struggling with this very thing I have prayed and pray
Yes. That's why His real followers are referred to as disciples. Thanks Linda.
Hard truths are often hard to accept.
Thanks Anne, for your perspective and for bringing up this issue. The issue of rebuking the incorrec
Yes we will and are being persecuted R.J and we may even be Martyred but we need to also remember th
Thanks Scarlett. There are a great many who agree with you and share similar experiences. The Lord J
Some of the worst hurts in my life have come from Christians. It got to the point that I tended to a
Thank you much. Excellent comment. The subject matter we are dealing with here is at once sad but al
This is all too true. It makes me weep. I am reminded of a passage in Isaiah 28 that is used to prom
Couldn't agree more. Lots to think about in those first few chapters of Genesis :)
Actually, Eve had already died spiritually as soon as she disobeyed the commandment and ate the frui
I have wondered if Adam's love for Eve was so great that he simply chose not to let her go alone to
Thanks Natalie. Praise the Lord indeed! He's bringing it.
Bring it home, LORD! Make us your home. Make us your spotless Bride - hearts on fire, ready to respe
Oh, WOW. Good. Timely. Praise JESUS! Thank you.
I get excited too, Tom! These are great times. Thanks a lot for the comment. What a privilege to hea
Thank you for the comment. The timing is the Lord’s, of course, but obedience is a factor. The Lord
In the early 1990's I had the privilege of attending a meeting under the leadership of Arthur Burt.
"All that can be shaken will be shaken so that what cannot be shaken will remain. . . and it begins
Spoken well, Linda! Thanks. Sounds like love to me.
Thank you, Donald. You said it well. The Lord Jesus is all about spiritual reality and never the mer
Thank you, Scarlett. The Lord does His best by being meek, mild, of no reputation, and humble to ill
I've often described Eve as the first "Mrs. Universe." I believe she is unequaled in feminine beauty
There can be no life-giving profit in fleshly gratification, be it for power, prestige, financial ga
Your article is yet another great example of the religious and social conformity the truly unregener
Thanks Anne. Very well said. The Lord always sees beyond our outer temporary veil and sees our heart
Yes I have the spam problem too R.J, I now check my Spam regularly and at times I also have found so
Thanks Anne, for the comment. I appreciate it. (Yes, that was me.) Media newspapers have their own a
Thanks Scarlett, for a great comment. There is no doubt that the Lord decided He would be an unattra
Have you ever tried to respond to a article on a Media Newspaper today R.J and stand up for God's Tr
Thanks Don. Very insightful and informational. It reminds me of a verse: ...And those who use the wo
Interesting analogies. • 2000+ years ago: political, personal and spiritual fakery reinforced and ex
I've often thought our presidents have been elected based on their looks since the advent of televis
Thank you, Natalie. You said it well. I guess it may be termed the “real love test.” The Lord asked
Thanks Judi. You make a good point. There is so much in the brief Genesis passages that must be thou
Thanks Anne. Blessings to you. Keep up the good work and keep showing the love.
Hi RJ - I have not "studied" this intently as you have but a thought that comes as I read... If Adam
Thank you R.J. This is a great message with much Truth. I hope you don't mind if I Post a YouTube so
Good post. Challenging truth. Really it's impossible to walk in love apart from Christ. Only as He a
Thank you for the reminder - I will plan to keep singing in 2015! :) Happy New Year!
Thank you! Mary certainly is a perfect example of what is often required of a willing vessel to be u
Isn't it amazing that Mary looked beyond her own pain? She focused on God - and her son - The Son an
Thanks Bro! Merry Christmas!
I love this post! Merry Christmas and God Bless!
Glory to the Happy Birthday Man.
Brilliant! Merry Christmas to you, too :)
Thanks Natalie. I appreciate that. Great blessings to you guys and Merry Christmas!
Thanks Linda. Choice is what it is and it’s a sad thing that most people will end up with a cumulati
A fellow blogger today asked, “Why can't people just be HUMAN and stop hurting each other?” My insta
Thank you, RJ. Merry Christmas. I pray for you to walk with God like Enoch all your years - in close
Thanks Tom. Merry Christmas.
Check out "Joseph's letter Home - A Christmas Story" on Morning Story and Dilbert on Dec 12: https:/
Yes. Amen.
I believe The Lord is coming very soon
Hoo boy. Reading these all in one morning really puts the picture together. Makes me so frustrated w
Thanks. Lamp oil must be continually refreshed and topped off, an action purely in the will of the b
Perfect complement to what I'm studying in Matthew 25 right now. Those who merely profess, and those
So right you are, Linda. Thanks. The war for truth goes into overdrive when challenging false histor
I Got into a lot of trouble years ago for teaching the truth about the Civil War, which was anything
Thank you, Linda. I agree with you wholeheartedly. Yet so many interpret the Word to their liking. T
All that you have said just drives me back to the Word. It is the ONLY source of unpolluted truth.
Thank you, Marcy. And thanks for remaining a long time reader. You were here close to the beginning,
Thanks RJ for this post. My husband and I are about to enter a major transition in our lives, so thi
Thanks. The ultimate hope of mankind, I think. It is sad that so many miss, walk past, neglect, reje
Good read - so much beyond what I learned in Sunday school. Can you imagine a world with no evil in
Thanks Scarlett. Very well said. Everyone has a garden granted by God and a purpose within it. We mu
Thank you. I appreciate it.
I've never heard it explained in quite that way, but that's the way I've come to think of the "garde
Such an important theme. Thanks for addressing this issue.
Thank you! :-)
Yes! Which means we must stay strong and consistent in the "good" times while on the mountain so we
Exactly! We don't necessarily need to embrace the turmoil, but use it to build our faith recognizing
Thanks Patricia. Storms can certainly present the opportunity for teachable moments. The following h
We fear the storm and want the calm waters when more often it is the storm that brings the most rewa
Thanks Scarlett. What you say is so correct regarding the balance the Lord has for us and that which
True words of wisdom. Change can be scary and very difficult. Sometimes humans will stay in a bad si
Thanks Roland. I appreciate it. Good to meet you. What the Lord is presently doing regarding the spi
I've kind of looked through your various articles and have read about four of them so far and then I
Thank you, Natalie. Blessings to the fam.
Powerful, cutting truth!!!
Thanks Scarlett. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. It's a very sad thing when a
In reading this blog article, I felt like I was almost reading the entire synopsis of human history
Thank you, Susanne. Right you are. The Lord is good!
Great article, R.J.! :-) You said, "They learned from God directly, and they brought home teachings
Thanks Natalie. You bring up some excellent points on the nature of spiritual reality regarding the
In my area we are seeing the Jezebel spirit and religious spirits, pride and jealousy coming out lik
Thanks so much, Scarlett. The easy/hard synthesis you describe here reveals the nature of the actual
Like I've heard it said about walking the Christian road, "If it were easy, everyone would be doing
Thanks Don. Very well said. This diluting of the real Gospel, and even transforming it into other go
What you have described is a case of “dilution pollution.” It’s what happens when one strays from a
Wow. Greater pain than breaking a femur or birthing a child. This puts real Christianity into awesom
You are quite welcome Linda. Thanks again.
Did you know, by the way, that our word for extreme pain, "excruciating" pain, comes from the same r
Well, I'm very honored to have inspired that :)
Thanks Linda. You've inspired me to write. Please see my latest post: Crucified With Christ.
One of my most frequently-used counseling themes is Galatians 2:20, being crucified with Christ, in
Thank you, Andrea, for such a real and heartfelt comment, and for reading. Very encouraging. All glo
Dear Mr. Dawson, I've been following your blog for a little over a year now, and I just wanted to ex
Yep!
Thank you. I appreciate that so much. And I recomment you, as well, as long as people realize they'l
Thank you so very much, dear Linda. You have blessed me with this. Please don't hush up for long. I
I love the spirit and the heart of this post. We have indeed formalized religion, even in our strong
Good points, Robert. I think there is that fine line which either is or is not so correct and/or nec
Thank you brother. I remember that Joseph had a dream in which the sun the moon and the stars bowed
That’s an interesting allegorical take on the topic, Robert. Thanks. I have heard the moon referred
I am pretty sure that the sun turning to darkness represents Christ which lights every man and the m
Thank you SO much! Just the encouragement I needed today. As i work up to the denouement, thinking a
What a blessing you are, Linda. Thank you. I love the way you state that—the Lord knocking off His e
You KNOW I'm enjoying this series, when I can catch up, as I study and write through the book of Mat
Awesome comment, Mike. Thank you. I am reminded of how the entire Roman Empire came to be so infused
Stern approach to reality blessed friend. The synthetic gospel we allow to plague the western church
Thank you, Scarlett. I greatly appreciate your confirming comment. You have stated very well exactly
It is true that the flesh dies hard. Flesh will do most anything to have its way, be made comfortabl
Thank you for the comment. Be blessed.
The truth is: Jesus answered,verily,verily, I say unto thee,except a man be born of water and of the
Thanks Don. The Lord is a rewarder of all who seek Him.
Bob, Thanks for your penetrating article. When I read it I realized how much I must have missed by n
Thank you, Scarlett. I usually always recoil at the idea of spiritual rewards, even of so-called hea
This posting was a beautiful analogy. It's awesome to contemplate how the LORD JESUS leads us on to
Great news, Linda. Thanks for the comment. There is so much in the Lord's teachings that must be hea
My journey through Matthew has been exciting for this very reason: Studying the parables in order to
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"Thank you RJ!" It was a real blessing to receive your encouragement today. GOD BLESS YOU! ♥
Thank you, thank you very much. All glory to the Man. Parables are so cool because anyone can get th
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of
Thank you much. The Lord is great and so faithful in allowing us to see the hidden things, by blessi
So true. Many Christians still don't understand. So much is still hidden and only God can reveal it.
You're very welcome. That's a great thought. I think being a part of one of those early communities
I appreciate the link. I've underestood Galatians was an earlier epistle, as well, and it makes a lo
Thanks again! Galatians is an awesome study. I remember I was teaching a commentary on Romans I wrot
I've been thinking about tackling Galatians as my next study when I finish Matthew. It's a rich book
Amen!
Hallelujah! What a Savior!
You're welcome, Linda. Thanks. With all the bad news going on in the world and here at home, it is g
Thanks for sharing this with us. I've bookmarked it to read when I have more time. I know a little a
This is yet another polarizing issue within the polarizing issue of the original baptismal “formula”
A question was asked on Biblical Hermeneutics Stackexchange, on whether Matt 28:19 was changed http:
Thanks Natalie! Much appreciation. Hope all is well with you and fam. Abundant blessings upon y'all.
Wow. Right on target and right on time. Thank you, RJ, and thank you, JESUS!
Thank you Linda, and great thanks to the Lord. Words cannot express my appreciation. Thank you for p
Catching up, as always. I didn't realize that you were having a season of discouragement, but I'm so
Thank you, Julie, for an awesome and supportive comment. Talk on! Abundant blessings upon you and yo
"AMEN BROTHER!" <3 "Thank you RJ" for hitting the nail right on the head! "I agree
Amen my Brother
Thank you, my brother. Your words mean a lot and carry much weight. They are spoken by a man who kno
I'm reminded of Jeremiah who was called by God to preach his message of pending judgment to Judah wi
Thank you, Don. May the Lord bless you, your lovely one, and all your family and friends abundantly.
Love your blog title and message. “Love your Brother; Fight the Devil” So much hurt and division has
As an added bit of optimism to yours here RJ, this may be what was required to shake off the legalis
With all due respect, my brother, I’m in no way worthy of that. But if we’re doing it right (and I o
As said my way RJ, and I reiterate here good friend, yours is a special gift to offer up the freeing
Thank you RJ, you are in my prayers my friend!
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Thank you so much, Patricia. May the Lord bless you abundantly!
Amen and amen! God bless you my friend!
Thanks Sherri. I appreciate it.
Dear RJ - I want to thank you for being an obedient servant. I just 'happened' (as if that is an opt
Thank you Linda. Yes, there is none good but God and those made good by Him, made possible through p
Most important concept: "This is why many people don’t put any real faith in the Bible—they simply c
RJ... I recently bought your book. And- So far, so "love it!" ♥
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Thank you very much, Scarlett. I appreciate it. Keep blessing us with the work the Lord has called y
"Thank you for your gracious manner in showing forth the attitude that love among the Lord’s people
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Thank you. I appreciate it. Means a lot.
Lots of helpful information here. Thanks.
It is heartbreaking indeed, Linda. Thanks. Shocking, even, regarding how far some have drifted from
So much here that rings true. We've watched a church we loved for years fall to the lie of "Never qu
Blessings to you, Linda.
Thanks Linda.
"The Word of God is sharper than any two-edged sword. . . .
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It's worth mentioning, I think, that many people who go to church are not believers; their behavior
Happy, Happy, Happy Anniversary RJ! What a beautiful testimony & amazing journey you've been on
Thank you, RJ. The Lord IS in charge!! :) I pray we keep loving and serving Him with our lives and I
Happy third anniversary. May the Lord bless you in the coming year. Tom
RJ, no matter how many times my reputation has been "ruined" :0) by interacting with you, you are st
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