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Thank you Sandra. You have stated much truth here. “If I love Him enough to give my life to Him...”
It is if those who are in front of the congregations are invoking fear before truth. That one must d
Amen Gary. Thank you. The Lord always takes care of so much of which we are not even aware. He is a
When Christ is our anchor in the storms, it also means our rope is very strong and the knots are tig
Your paragraph starting with "The Good News" speaks the message loud and clear. Thank you for your c
Thank you Donna. Those who study the history of the first-century Community of the Lord know that th
This article does bring a sadness to my heart. I know there are those in the ministry for the wrong
Thank you RJ.
Thank you for such a sincere comment. Being registered in the Book of Life is the greatest thing tha
I wonder RJ, what it was like back in the biblical times of how people thought about life and death.
I've often wondered about that. I guess we'll get the answers when we meet in heaven :)
I agree to a point Linda. In the early days he was very strong, drew a distinction between sinners a
You know, people were often critical of Billy Graham for a variety of reasons, but one thing he coul
Thanks Linda. I appreciate it. Great comment. And this ridiculous transition that has taken place ha
Outstanding, RJ. One thing I became unhappily aware of during my years as a therapist was the way "s
Thanks Gary. Good analogy. It’s not the real Church, though. And many “Christians” are not even on t
Too often the church is dining on the dock while people are drowning in the water. Each of us as ind
False churches and the Great Falling Away are real. Lord help people to turn around before it’s too
Thank you Susan. Great comment drawing a good comparison. I would like to point out, though, that th
Not a pretty picture — reminds me of the Lord’s words to the ‘end times template’ churches of Revela
Thanks Linda. I cannot find it but your point is duly noted. There is certainly a lot to ponder in a
Thank you RJ.
RJ, I thought I left a message here, but I don't see it. It was something on the order of keeping th
Thanks Sandra. Gaining a little better understanding of ancient languages is certainly a daunting st
Language has changed so much over the centuries, words spoken back in the day had more meaning. Peop
Thank you Yvonne. Good word. There is pretty much always time for the individual to repent but not n
Thank you
thanks RJ; there is still time to repent, even though most won't, described in Revelation 9:20, "The
I think you hit the nail on the head with your statement, "By the time the woes come, it's apparentl
Bull’s-eye. Thank you Susan. Blessings It’s the attempted (successful, in their eyes) glorification
That’s a whole lot of terrible woes — and no one will be able to say the devil made me do it — one’s
Amen. Thank you.
Thank you Sandra. Much gratitude. I appreciate the positive feedback and your heartfelt comments. I
I enjoy all your posts. I sit down usually in the early mornings when it is quiet around me. Read yo
True for sure. God's word is never out of date.
The collective “we” never will but many real Christians do their best and succeed to varying degrees
AMEN Linda!
When will we ever begin to hear and heed the words of the Lord?
The more I learn, the more I realize that God's thoughts, His love, HIs heart, His mercy and grace,
Thank you Linda. The Lord was not only also a prophet, but obviously the greatest Prophet, greater t
What an interesting study! The word "woe" in the Greek certainly sounds like a cry of mourning and d
👑thank you! Shalom
Amen. Thank you Susan. Be greatly blessed today
Lord, help people to repent and get on the right side of history (His Story). For You desire that no
Amen. Yeah, I really like that translation. I purchased David Stern’s Jewish New Testament decades a
Yes, I am frequently researching various translations, including the Complete Jewish Bible — I will
Amen. Thank you. Truth must be sought out. It can be a challenging search in this fallen world. “So
A good word — it is troubling how translations are causing so much confusion. May His Truth prevail.
Thanks Linda
RJ, I think you just need to write and post as the Lord leads you.
Amen. Thank you Sandra. Blessings to you. Unrepentant sinners need to hear the convicting Word of Go
I wonder what folks think will happen after they pass away from this earth. Like the boy Gary was ta
Yes, that’s true. Great to hear from you Al. That’s a good explanation. After my born again experien
Good one RJ, I still read a NKJV primarily. Somewhere along the way I came to understand the "kings
Yes. And it shouldn't shock me that so many, even professing believers, fail to recognize it.
Thank you Linda. I appreciate your comment and content. Regarding kings, aren’t they all pretty much
As always, a clear and well-supported explanation of the "priests and kings" issue. Without looking
Wow Kim. That’s high praise. I greatly appreciate it and having my work put to the test. Your daught
Much appreciation, Kim.
Well, I honestly forgot that word syllogism. I took an Introductory Logic course in College that I f
I spent time reading this post to my teenage daughter for Bible during school. She asked some good q
You are so right. The Lord gets ALL the glory. Romans 3:10 & 11 “There is none righteous, no not
RJ, this is a beautifully structured argument against "Christians" supporting abortion. To do so, th
Thank you Kim. This is true. Prior to salvation, we become so accustomed to living this life that we
This deception is why praying for specific people God highlights to us is crucial. It takes time but
That pretty much sums it up there, Gary. I was raised in church also and made the determination earl
Thank you Amber. Sin and evil must be acknowledged, faced, and dealt with, and the young ones must b
When I asked a teenager (I had befriended) if he could ever see himself becoming a follower of Jesus
This was spot on, RJ. And how sad it is to know unrepentant sinners who choose to walk in darkness a
yes and amen! a profound mystery indeed! when my earthly husband died, I clung to the Lord and never
Thank you Yvonne. Amen! The Lord has done everything He can to grant to whosoever will salvation and
Thank you RJ! wonderful post as usual! And NOW in this present day and age, ALL people, tribes, tong
That is it RJ, He gives us only what we can handle, during the difficult times we don't always under
Thank you Sandra, for your kind words, and for speaking your heart. You have expressed so very well
A wonderful post and the comments above are heart felt as well. The key words that resonate with me
Yes, the best parent. I like that.
Thank you, Sandra. I appreciate it. Excellent comment. The Lord teaches what He does regarding Spiri
It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing; I love this verse, if only every one wou
Thank you so much Dee. I really appreciate this. I’m glad it was edifying. You’re right. He created
Hi RJ, the story of the fall of mankind always brings me sorrow. However, I look to the Creator Who
Thank you Kim. Much appreciation. Blessings
This article is truly among your best works. Every paragraph is riveting.
Amen Gary. Thank you. What a great blessing it is to actually have the opportunity to live and work
Thanks Linda. Yes. The power of love is such that Adam had a very tough choice to make. He truly lov
Meanwhile now, the life we live before a watching world must be one of total commitment to knowing a
The old, old story. It never becomes dull or tedious, but stirs us to think carefully about our own
You are welcome 😊 and thank you also.
Thank you so much Linda. Much appreciation. I’m thankful for your work as well. Congratulations on y
RJ, I'm so thankful for your work, your faithfulness, and your encouragement of my own efforts. Sure
We should all know our call to repentance should we be the one(s) who are made to look aweful and en
And others save with fear… (Jude 1:23). And others save with a scary-looking prophet… (We need to ge
The sifting and character sharpening of a remnant will continue RJ. People have never done well with
AMEN. Thank you very much Susan! Multiple Blessings to you.
Blessed new year in 2023, RJ. Prayers for overflow supernatural provision and every need met accordi
Thank you Beverley. I appreciate it. I pray the same for you and yours. 2023 will be a challenging t
I do love that passage.
Amen. I pray that you will receive love and joy this Christmas season and the New Year. Thank you fo
Thank you. God’s providence is always available but sometimes or oftentimes requires unselfish perso
It is sometimes hard to fathom how people lived back then, especially Mary becoming pregnant in this
Good morning Linda. To you and your family also. Have a blessed Christmas Day!
Good morning, RJ, and a very blessed Christmas to you and yours!
I agree wholeheartedly Linda. Thank you. Very well said. Merry Christmas Eve. Silent Night, Holy Nig
I believe that Mary was an unusually mature young girl. I don't think she became deeply spiritual af
I will!
Thank you Hope. On their behalf I greatly appreciate your prayers. Thank you also for your offer to
Merry Christmas, RJ. Praying this morning for those you requested prayer for. Please let me know if
Thank you RJ
Thank you RJ, I will pass this on to my father in law as well.
Thank you Sandra. To answer your question, fearing the Lord in general means to give Him the utmost
Thank you Sandra. I appreciate it. I hope it will be a blessing to you.
Thank you Sandra. For real Christians, the Lord Jesus is everything. Their walk with Him is the most
Do not be afraid, he said to Mary. I have a question RJ, my husband was having a conversation with h
I look forward to this RJ.
I say yes RJ because I hear His voice and I feel His presence within my spirit and heart. It is some
Thanks Donna. I appreciate it. Mary truly is highly favored.
I'm glad I read this after writing and posting my blog today. It does concern Mary but not nearly as
Yes. Thank you Linda. Blessings
It is a story that never grows stale with the retelling.
Thank you Linda. That’s a great compliment and I appreciate it. I’m sure you did well and it must ha
I remember this series of articles, RJ. In fact, it was helpful to me in developing a reading I did
Thanks Susan. It contains some most interesting facts unknown to many. Blessings
I have been thinking a lot about the mother of our Lord… thank you for reposting this series.
Amen RJ
Sandra, after a great born again experience decades ago, when the newness began to give way to addit
This is so true RJ, I think I mentioned it once back when I was trying to find a church and I actual
Thanks Gary. Sometimes His messages are short and concise and delivered in a way in which there is c
Thank you Linda. The Lord is GOOD. He always knows exactly what to do and is ever motivated by His g
Exactly RJ. The sovereignty of God and the free will of man collaborating as intended. Why write a l
This is beautiful, RJ.
Thank you Kim. Much appreciation and blessings to you. (Kim has a prayer ministry, everyone.)
You got it, RJ, praying.
Thanks Jack. I appreciate it.
I am fascinated by this series. Thank you. Jack Dennis
Amen Tony. Thank you for this. Though there must be personal ministry in which some will become quit
Remember the words of Smith Wigglesworth who said, "if you want to be used by God, pray to be delive
I am deeply humbled by your beautiful prayer. Thank you.
Thank you Hope. Thank you also on behalf of those I requested prayer for. Your consistent prayerful
Words escape me, but your post has been an extreme blessing. Prayer is truly so dear to my heart tha
Thank you Hope. Much appreciation. Abundant blessings to you A TRIBUTE TO THE DEDICATED ONES WHO WOR
Thank you for your post. It's so important that we realize the church of Jesus is never a building o
Your words are so eye-opening, stating that the Father is shining His light on the falsehoods so peo
Thank you Sandra. This is the Great Awakening. The Lord Jesus is revealing great Truth. He is exposi
Wonderful encouraging words RJ, evil keeps trying to take over. But your words are so uplifting. The
Thanks Linda! The Lord is truly an awesome God. Blessings
I can't tell you how much I love this post!
I've been aware of them but never got around to reading. Must add them to the list. Thanks
Have you seen the three book series by Peter Marshall? I have them, can't remember all the titles ri
Thank you Linda. Much appreciation. And thank you for your work as well. I’m sure your students were
Reading this was sort of like attending one of my own lectures to my history students :) It's all so
Amen. Thanks Linda. 🙏
Right back to you, RJ. I Corinthians 15:58…..”Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmov
Yeah, Amen Gary. Excellent point. Regardless of what happens to our country here we have a country i
Wow Linda. I’m quite honored. Thank you. I’ve thought countless times about a way to expand my profi
The only thing we can know for sure is that true disciples of Jesus won't stay dead either. Our life
My own posts are usually relatively short, but each one is prayed over, researched, and written to t
Thank you Linda. It was certainly a different time and appears you were chosen to bear the bad news.
RJ, I remember it so well. I was a high school sophomore. We lived a long block from the school, so
Thank you Sandra. Excellent. This is the exact truth of the matter. You have stated this very well.
The paragraph about if a person receives bad information through biblical teachings stood out to me.
Congratulations Linda. Onward. Blessings to you
Thank you Linda. The New Testament writings clearly reveal the truth of the Lord’s ministry model an
Good information, RJ. Way too many are deceived.
We had the pleasure of celebrating the 50th anniversary of our church today. Humble pastors, not wor
Thanks Anneta. Amen
Quite a lot of food for thought. Lots to consider and pray about. God will help us. 🙏🏾
Thanks Gary. Yes. One is born of the Spirit. The other of the flesh.
Sadly, lots of unsuspecting goats out there. Sheep bear sheep, goats make goats.
I love this! Thank you very much!
Thank you RJ
Socrates was a master of using dialogue to stimulate his students to THINK! Of course, he didn't hol
Thank you for reading Sandra. I don’t write these things lightly. Over a quarter century ago I wrote
This article reminded me of what I have witnessed over the years, especially when I was younger and
Thank you Linda. I appreciate it. When I began writing this dialogue over the weekend it was a quick
Thanks Gary. That’s a great way to illustrate what is actually happening, except for the greater pos
I love using dialogue in my writing. It often brings home a point, or several points, that no amount
I have been watching that tipping point as well RJ. As a country we seemed to have reached it. I hav
Thanks Linda. I appreciate it. Onward
Wow. I'm worthy of being spammed :) Well, I'm glad you found it. I was amazed at how quickly it disa
Thanks Linda. Interesting. I found your first comment in the spam folder. That never happens to your
I just wrote and posted a comment involving abortion, but it doesn't seem to have appeared. Interest
I couldn't help thinking of living in a culture of infanticide. Here in PA, the senatorial campaign
🙏🙌🏼👑✝️
Amen Sandra. Thank you for sharing your heart. The young generation has been lied to. We used to hav
Thank you Susan. I appreciate it. What goes up must come down. Whatever expands must contract. Whate
I am reminded of Revelation 18 where God declares the world system’s (Babylon) collapse in a single
What I see happening on the world stage this week is, through out these elections going on, to me it
Thank you Linda. Yes. It’s the same old story. The enemy simply changes the scenery and the characte
As I read this, I kept thinking how Satan uses the same ploys over and over. He always appeals to ou
Thanks Linda. I first posted this in 2011 but we were not following each other then. I posted it aga
I see that I read and commented in 2011 :). Commenting again--I love "His guidance is clear with spi
Thanks Linda. Appreciate it. I write verse from time to time but it’s been a while. Blessings. Here’
Impressive, RJ. I knew you could write, but never read your poetry before. Well done :)
Thanks Sandra, and thanks for taking the time to read my last three posts. I appreciate it. Regardin
Good morning RJ, todays subject coincides with what I was thinking about last week when I was visiti
Thanks Gary. I appreciate it. Yeah, I agree with you on this pretty much to a T. Also, I think the a
Ministers with an authoritarian mind set are practicing a form of Christian socialism. It forces tho
Blessings right back to you :)
Thank you Linda. Of course, we must be thankful to the Lord for creating His Community as He has and
I love this, RJ. So much of it really hit home with me. I kept thinking, "To whom much is given, muc
Great story. Yes a reminder that God will use anything in answer to our prayers. He is faithful. Tha
Thanks Kim. It’s a tough situation many parents must deal with. The first thing, though, and I know
Hi RJ, I appreciated your description of when Christians go South. Unfortunately, I have seen this w
I agree. We must stay above the lower things but be aware of the enemy’s tactics. We battle not agai
Take care, RJ!! God’s good keeping! 🙏
Thanks Susan. Right you are. When they turned against the Lord Jesus and continually blasphemed His
I do not like to go about being suspicious — discerning in the Spirit, yes, prayerful always, but no
Be sure their sins will find them out. (Numbers 32:23) As God says about the wicked, one day they wi
Thank you Linda. The devil never stops in his attempts to stop the Lord and he always seems to find
Thanks Amber. Great to hear from you again. I appreciate your comment. It is indeed trust in our Sav
Solid teaching, perfectly applied. My dad had a Judas in his ministry, someone he thought of as a fr
Great article and insight on betrayal and Judas! I need to read through it again. I've seen several
Amen Sister. Just like about almost everything else those spiritual morons did not know or recognize
"Then why do the scribes say that first Elijah must come? Jesus replied, 'Elijah does come, and he i
A profound AMEN! I've heard a lot of "weird" over the years. I'm constantly thankful for the solid t
Thank you Linda. I appreciate it. It takes a lot of work over many years to gain an understanding of
I love this material, RJ, and you're doing a masterful job of presenting it. When I was a kid, I use
That was their choice. They could not escape unless they changed their attitude. The Lord did everyt
Thanks for your reply. What if these people are physically descended from him as well as spiritually
Thank you. We may have a slight difference of opinion here but likely agree on the majors. I read yo
Thanks for reading and the contribution. I read your article. I believe the Lord has His timeline an
A good article, and as an Englishman I can relate to much of what you said in it's applicability to
Hello from the UK Just to let you know that it is not just Christians in the USA who fight for the S
Amen. Thanks Donna. Blessings
May we as Christians join our hearts and minds in encouraging one another to stand in the armor of G
Thank you Al. Great to hear from you. Here is something for your consideration: In the first century
Last night I was on my front porch looking up at the moon. I was thinking about how the moon represe
Amen
Yes. A whole lot worse in this world but a whole lot better in His Kingdom. Thank you Barb. Blessing
It's going to get a whole lot worse before Jesus comes back
I am always happy to see a new post from you, brother! thank you for your friendship RJ; I appreciat
Thanks Yvonne. So heartfelt. There are many Christians these days who spend much time alone with the
I think this is why Risen Glorified Christ gives those who conquer/overcome a new name, Bride, becau
Thank you Linda. Much appreciation. We pretty much have an epidemic of that kind of “preaching” toda
I was watching a rerun of an old favorite program from the 60s. In it, a big shot religious leader w
Thank you Susan. Amen. I appreciate your great faith and the faithful work you do. Thanks for the co
Amen Andy. The Lord always has His Remnant. He is never without a clear and strong witness in the ea
I'm not surprised by all we are witnessing, but I am saddened. Even so, I know God’s got this. I am
Very good! I am concerned that children today do not know how to stand against the bully of satan. C
Thank you RJ, it does make sense, you explained a lot that I did not know about. I try not to watch
Thank you for your comment, Sandra. I appreciate you and am thankful for your support here. Regardin
Good morning RJ, I had to come back and read this post again. My heart is in a bit of turmoil this m
Yes. Constantine was also the guy who removed the Name of Jesus from water baptism, orchestrating th
You know I love words :). The German word for "window" is "fenster"--I do enjoy the way words connec
LOL. Glad you caught that, Linda! Thank you. Merriam-Webster defines fenestrations as: “The arrangem
Excellent post, as always. I had to smile at "egress fenestrations" :) Exit windows, for those who m
Thanks Linda. As you said, the current agenda has been in the works for a very long time as part of
Biden et.al. are leading us into a modern Sodom and Gomorrah. We have become "sensitivity- trained"
Thank you :)
No. The Haystack Revival or Prayer Meeting was in 1806. I’m referring to small meetings consisting p
Are you referring to what some history books refer to as The Haystack Revival, in which a few studen
Thanks Linda. I appreciate your support and good words. I am glad you are feeling so much better aft
Still catching up, RJ. The month of August was my Covid month, and it slowed me down a LOT! This art
Amen RJ
Thanks Gary. Amen. The Lord demonstrated what one’s relationship with God should and must be. Our re
Well said as always.
I have always felt solitary RJ, even though involved in churches through life. Solitary in the sense
Yes, Amen. Thank you Donna. There is a perspective Sometimes missed Regarding a Son and His Father,
Yes, we are known by our love for one another. As the word asks, if we don't love our brothers, how
Thanks Linda. I appreciate your comment. It is all about the Lord Jesus. It is all about being His d
YES. Absolutely totally amazing. MIRACULOUS. The work of our brilliant Creator who chose to become o
Okay, I see your point. BUT---that's still a human being incubating in there, not some other form of
Thanks Linda. While I certainly don’t believe mythical stair-stepping in which one species becomes a
Evolution demands its billions of years of time to explain so many things that just don't add up. It
Thanks Linda. I’m glad you're feeling better! I appreciate your support here. I did a deep dive on s
I've gotten behind on these articles, trying now to catch up. I got Covid, which pretty much stole t
Thanks Gary. Before our modern age maybe people were easier to deceive through the means I describe
The great part about being a real christian RJ is the confidence of God's Spirit we walk in. We are
AMEN. Thank you. Blessings
I love everything about this post. Yes, we can hurt God's heart. Yes, His mercy is unending. One thi
Amen RJ.
Thanks Sandra. Your reference to the Book of Judges is fitting. That particular pattern continued th
Your teachings today RJ and the world we live in right now always brings me back to the book of Judg
Thanks Kim. Much appreciation. Blessings
Another Great post. I'm behind on reading your posts right now. I was away, but now I'm home and cat
Thanks Donna. Blessings
I appreciate your study of the word and opening avenues for us to explore.
Thank you RJ..😊
Thanks for the comment, Tanya. It’s great to hear from you again! I agree. A group of elders keep ta
Thank you Sandra, for sharing your heart. Precious are you to the Lord. I am reminded of the followi
A man of God recently said, "a lot of people are pro-Jesus, but anti-Christ" With Moses they heard G
I was like you when I was younger, I wanted to know why and how things were made. From standing next
I think it's more of a "this makes sense to me so I'll preach it to others so that they agree with m
Thank you Barb. Much appreciation. One wonders how such Christian organizations get off track or wer
This comment on "Christian" organizations....."They are either built on the only correct Foundation
Thanks Linda. Great point. James was right on. What good are ceremonial et al religious practices an
I am reminded again that religion today is a human construct. The Bible says that "Pure religion and
Yes. Amen Barb. Thank you. The Lord Jesus and His teachings are the standard we measure everything a
I agree completely Gary. Thank you. In my experience I have discovered long ago that people must be
It is so important to compare anything that we hear against scripture, not a human author/speaker.
I have always been perplexed by friends who have no drive in them (all the way to the grave) to seek
Thank you Donna. I appreciate it. Biblical Truth is always worth discovering.
You always give us much to think on. But then as you said, it's the challenge that makes us learn.
I like to think that God preserved it for us to find today.
Yes. And to think that so much was buried and effectively lost for multiple centuries and few appear
I love when archeology proves what’s in the Bible. It’s fascinating to follow their research. We’ve
Thank you Linda. I appreciate it. Be Blessed this day
"We must therefore understand that simply because a general consensus of opinion exists does not mea
Hey Tony. Great to hear from you. Yes, I read it several years ago.
Have you ever read Pagan Christianity by Frank Viola?
And they've been at it a very long time. Paul prophesied that this would happen right after his pass
False teachers abound. They want us to believe that they, and they alone, understand "new" truths in
AMEN. Thanks Barb. The Lord Jesus is everything! Blessings
It should never be...Jesus + anything. Jesus is enough!
Thank you Sandra. I’m very appreciative of your thoughts here. It is an honor. Heart pain being what
Amazing isn't it RJ, how life stories like these are teaching moments for us and others when we shar
Amen. Thank you for your prayer RJ.
Thanks Kim. There are millions of unreported stories out there of things like this happening every d
Great post sharing a life lesson. I agree wholeheartedly that meeting a physical need is like giving
Amen RJ.
Amen in JESUS <3
That’s great Gary. I’m thankful for your contribution here. I fully understand what it is to be in n
You are right RJ, our posts cross well and your insight of me is encouraging. This is a very insight
Thanks Gary. I appreciate you bringing this up. Would that more Christians were aware of this otherw
When I was a teen, the passage that helped me avoid peer pressure through life was in John 2:24 wher
AMEN! Thanks Donna
Jesus is our rejoicing!
AMEN. Thank you Linda. We see from the Lord’s excellent attitude in the face of so much difficulty t
Really enjoyed this today, RJ. If Jesus could rejoice in His extremity, then we can also rejoice in
yes and a hearty amen; hallelujah for the Words of God our Father and his Christ!
Yes. You’re welcome Yvonne. Thank you. The Lord’s teachings are clear that every single individual w
thank you RJ! "Do not be conformed to the world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind in C
And of course, an incorrect perspective. Paul appears to connect circumcision with baptism in Coloss
Amen. Thank you Barb. Blessings to you this day
Interesting thoughts here, RJ, and something I'll be writing about at some point. Sprinkling babies
We must allow God to mold, shape and yes even carve our hearts...so that they conform to His.
Thank you Sandra. Your heartfelt comment expresses the deep truth of the issue on a heart level. You
I have watched, briefly, some of the protest that women are doing during these last few days, claimi
Thank you for your comment, Sandra. I greatly appreciate it. It appears we have much in common. I ha
I was thinking the same about you, RJ. We don't see eye-to-eye on some things, but we love and serve
I enjoy reading the other comments RJ, It is nice to see people writing what they believe in respons
Thanks Linda. You are likely my longest tenured reader here. We’ve been blogging friends a long time
Okay, I followed the link, and I remember reading that one when you first published it. Like you, I
I'll take a look, RJ, but I'm pretty sure we're going to have to agree to disagree on this one :)
Amen Yvonne. Thank you!
Thanks Linda. I don’t disagree with these prophesied events, of course, but do on the timing and how
thank you RJ! I love and stand on the verse, "But thanks be to God, who IN CHRIST always leads us in
The battle, of course, will not be over until Jesus comes to rule and reign for 100- years; until Ar
yes and amen!
Thanks Yvonne. The Lord's children can always trust Him 100%. His economy is always up and running w
Thank God in Christ we have God's economy! Thank you and God bless you RJ!
Thank you Mary. I appreciate the comment. I agree with some of what you say and disagree with some.
It is my belief that the four horses of Revelation are at the gate and ready for the call to ride. T
Thanks again. My next article will be posted shortly...
Amen. Exactly. Thank you Hope. I appreciate it. Blessings to you this day.
Excellent post, thank you for reposting the original article. I am also glad you reminded us that th
We will connect here then. Thank you for researching the justices faiths. Enlightening.
Thank you so much Kim. I do appreciate it. Have been attempting an upgrade. Still working on trying
Remaining faithful to God and the Bible is what makes us different from the world. It's sad these ju
Thanks Kim. I appreciate it. I must say, though, that I’m not so sure all of those Protestant justic
This is still a very good piece. Great information I never knew or even considered like what churche
Thank you for sharing this
Thanks Linda. It strikes me that the American voter has traditionally trusted too much, as duty larg
This is excellent information, some of which I was unaware. We have truly been cutting our own throa
Thanks Jennifer. Blessings to you as well
Sounds like a fascinating book! Thank you for your thoughts on it, and rich blessings to you!
Thanks Sandra. The most important subject to apply critical thinking to is our eternal destination,
Another very important subject to speak of, it always reminds me of Samuel 8, "it is not you they ha
Thank you Sandra. I appreciate your time and contributions here. I certainly concur that faith in th
I see I am behind a bit on my reading, I find that staying informed is so important, exactly what yo
Amen to that. Thank you Donna. Proper preparation is pretty much a command. Blessings
Often, the Lord tells us in his word to be ready, to watch. If we heed no one else we should heed hi
AMEN. Thank you
Bless you BIG-ly, RJ. All of Isaiah 59 speaks to me of the woes of our times…but, GOD…our God who ch
Beer’s already been done. Not sure about hot dogs. I appreciate your comment, Mary. All the stuff yo
Yes. It was one of his most consequential accomplishments. No former President was as effectively Pr
I think you have opened up a can of worms, so to speak. On one hand, we have the casual culture, on
I would not disagree with any of that. Although today, as it happens, Trump’s tenure has again prove
Excellent. AMEN. Thanks Susan. I’ll need to check out that podcast. As I wrote the other day, THE TR
Thanks Linda. I appreciate it. That post you wrote the other day about false teachers was excellent.
Yes, regardless of the landscape, our God reigns. Many of the remnant church are actively out there
It was good to see you come up in my email this morning! Been a while since I heard from you. There'
Thanks for reading and for your comment. I am certainly aware that there were many such prophecies r
I am interested in the comments about Trump (you do not name him but the reference is obvious). Ther
Thank you Susan. I always appreciate your comments. I go into this subject in many if not most of my
It seems the Lord is shaking all things so that only what is of Him will remain. There has always be
Thanks Mary. The Word of God is extremely clear on the subject of free will. In the very beginning o
An excellent article. Yet, in the perspective of COVID and the vaccines, let me say that after much
Thanks Gary. It is happening. I certainly don’t see the full picture but I know that a groundswell h
Very well documented RJ. This is what has been on my heart for a very long time. Gods people really
Yes. Thank you Sandra. Forever freedom. As you very well know, not only does our perspective dramati
Good Morning RJ, such an important conversation this article is. A few years ago we got rid of our T
Thank you Amber. I really appreciate this. I had been wondering how this article would be received,
Great article, and I appreciate the detail. You could definitely expand on this for a book! We can d
Thanks Kim! After not too very long we all discover the ins and outs of this medium and how to speak
TRUST & OBEY!
Great insights from a seasoned blogger. Yes, you had me totally laughing at the end.
Thank you Kim. Much gratitude. Would appreciate your prayers for my work. Thank you for the work you
I always appreciate your writings. You brought to light information about the civil war I have never
Thanks Mary. I appreciate it. The Lord is good. Acts 2 is one of those special passages that we shou
Excellent biblical information and truth. Was good to read the Scripture again that you included. Th
Amen. Thank you Tonya. Have a blessed Day
This is and should always be our goal for the kingdom- to speak what the Holy Spirit gives us to say
Thanks Gary. Whatever means the Lord Jesus must use for us to gain salvation is not only acceptable
I have a ton of those middle invisible people on my prayer list RJ. I pray the dangerous prayer "wha
Thank you Mary. That’s a wonderful compliment. Pretty much made my day. I’m glad you like the series
Your "Christians in America" are so worth reading. I feel like I am in a college classroom when read
Thank you for your time and further explanation. It is helpful.
Thank you Donna. I appreciate your comment and your attitude. Regarding what I present here, your th
I'm not sure I understand your premise here so I hesitate to comment. My husband is a bi-vocational
Thanks Ann. I appreciate it. And I appreciate mothers willing to fight the devil himself on behalf o
You certainly have a way with words, RJ. Almost anyone can relate, even the kids in grade school wan
Thanks Sandra. I appreciate this. Great story. It is sometimes the case that people reject the obvio
When I read your articles they remind me of things that I see or have seen in the past and makes me
Thanks Sandra. I appreciate your comments. What you state here is something all Christians must go t
This sounds so familiar. At this stage of my life, I notice the division more than ever. I remember
Thanks Barb. More to come.
Interesting perspective
Thanks Sandra. I appreciate you sharing these great stories of people helping people. It looks like
What a heart warming story of what we as His children should be like. It is written in our hearts to
God bless.
Thanks Donna. Right you are. It’s why we need spiritual fellowship. Good will conquer evil. Love wil
And how much better our world would be if we each would show this kindness. People would worry less.
Thanks Gary. I imagine there are countless such stories of Golden Rule-keeping happening all the tim
Wonderful examples RJ of how many of us do live, by Gods Grace and because of Gods Grace. The things
Very well said. Thank you. It is better when the Lord's direction flows as though one is not directe
Thank you Mary. Amen. Be Blessed today
I have also been regularly touched by the kindnesses of others - and often people I don't know, and
The goodness of each day can be realized if we are walking on the right path. Let me affirm that the
Yes. Looks like Heaven. Thanks Yvonne. Be Blessed this day!
thank you RJ, and I love the image of the path, trees and mountains!
Hey, Thanks Barb! I appreciate it. Blessings to you
Happy Anniversary! I enjoy looking back at the path that God has had me on and can see that you do a
Thanks Sandra. Great comment. You have a very good indication of what’s really happening out there a
Thank you Mary. I appreciate it. And I agree. We must do as you say and keep working for the Lord. H
Amazing article RJ, it makes one really think. Out here on the road, we have talked to many folks, a
Powerful message. I agree that the world is at a crossroad. It is God who governs things and the Scr
Yes. I agree. Thanks Donna. What’s worse is that such false repentance is accepted as legitimate in
Repentance isn't often preached these days and so many tend to have sorrow for the wrongs they do bu
Thank you RJ, I will read your other post. Thank you for the link. I feel learning is never ending,
Thank you Sandra. In almost twelve years here and thousands of comments this is one of the best anyo
People are being tempted and distracted every day to stay in this world instead of following God. Wh
Amen. Thanks Gary. An illustrative comment. That first sentence is a sad but true reality. Well put.
So correct RJ Those who turn and follow Jesus with their whole heart become the stated scourge of so
I love that. That’s really cool. The science boys say that time, as a dimension, was encapsulated wi
Meant to share that the Lord put it on my heart long ago that time (as we know it) is actually enfol
Yes, interesting discussion—and I know we will see Him face to face, just, as He promised and all th
It is interesting. My thought process on the Lord Jesus engaging in time travel really has nothing t
Thanks RJ! I really appreciate the article, and hearing your clarifications on the divine visitors w
Thank you Gary. I’m glad we are tracking. There is a balance which must be achieved to allow for Tru
My journey is similar RJ. God has no limits. None of the things in which we are confined hedge in Go
Thanks Susan. I appreciate this. And I believe the Lord greatly appreciates our desire to seek Him a
Amen. Thank you Barb. And I believe He desires to be a great influence for good. This gives us faith
Interesting thoughts, RJ…as the King of the Universe, the great ‘I AM’, whose wonders we behold all
I know this can be hard to wrap ones head around but the truth is God exists outside of time & s
AMEN. Thanks Yvonne. To you as well! Blessings
Happy Resurrection Sunday RJ! He is Risen indeed!
Thank you Susan. Be Blessed today
Happy and blessed Easter 💟✝️🙌🏼
Great point Gary. The nails held Him only because He allowed them to. We usually think by that time
I have spent time this year thanking God for the full endurance of the cross till it was finished. H
Amen. Thank you Barb. Blessings
It seems like Easter always sneaks up on us in the hustle & bustle of Spring. The first Easter c
Amen. Thank you Sandra. A trip of discovery. Our Father's Kingdom exists in this fallen world though
I like what Gary said, how it is so important to be alone with our Father, I do that a lot because t
You're right Gary. It's all part of the process of reading the Word and changing our way of thinking
Amen Susan. I believe He is doing exactly that! Thank you for your prayers for all.
So true RJ. We underestimate how God uses his word in our lives. As much as He spoke creation into b
Yes — all that obstructs truth is bad but our God is greater — May He free many from deception in th
Thank you Susan. A short book and a relevant message. We understand, of course, that it is the devil
Yes. Thanks Gary. We must also spend much time in the written Word. It is pretty much miraculous how
TY, RJ…I like reading the Bible book of Jude — it speaks so clearly of these same matters and people
Deception without knowing it. Very scary. This is why it is of highest importance to get alone often
Thanks Barb. Blessings to you
When we take things out of context or choose to ignore parts of scripture that we don't like we are
Yes. Correct attitude. Thanks Gary. It must be acknowledged that the Lord Jesus chose to arrive the
In the back of my mind I have always thought of how wrong the most religious leaders were when their
Praise Him for His saving grace 🙏
Thanks Donna. For the purposes of this series, I am going to define the New Testament teaching on th
Thanks a lot Susan. I appreciate it. Regarding the 50% fall off rate, the Parable of the Sower has a
I just checked it again. It's working here. You may try the search box in the left column. There are
RJ, I couldn’t reach the link you sent — can you update for me when you get a moment? 🙏
Thank you, RJ, good qualifications re: the five wise and five foolish (wow, that’s a 50% fall off ra
If I believe we are living in the last days, and I do, for I believe the scripture teaches the last
Thanks Susan. I appreciate your support and prayers. What you say here applies, of course, only to r
Thank you, RJ. Appreciate this post. The Lord says we are MORE than conquerors and are overcomers in
Thank you Sandra. I appreciate your comment. What you bring up here is something I have written abou
I know what you are saying RJ, what I see the most that keeps people away is all the distractions th
❤️❤️🙏❤️❤️Pray without ceasing
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Thanks Susan. I appreciate it. Throughout this difficult time, it is becoming more and more apparent
Excellent overview— 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks Sandra. I appreciate it. Great heartfelt comment. It is infinitely important to all real Chri
Wonderfully said RJ, yes we were created to be strong and freedom loving. When I was very young the
I understand. As a pastor's wife I have a few of those stories tucked away. Just thinking about them
Thank you Sandra. Great to hear from you! I’m sure you must have a lot of catching up to do. Y’all a
Good morning RJ, we are back to having internet for the weekend for now. Being without internet was
So true RJ
Laughing Out Loud Gary! That’s great. But it appears as though, my friend, that such well-meaning pe
Lots of truth there RJ. A couple weeks ago, someone set a new record They "read" and "liked" 14 of m
Thank you Amber. I appreciate it! Be Blessed
Thanks Donna. Still funny after all these years. Blessings!
I always appreciate reading a full post before liking as well! I've had the "multiple likes" at once
A great encouraging post and thanks for including the last story. We all like to laugh.
Thank you Yvonne. I appreciate it. Blessings
thank you!
Thank you.
Thank you Susan. Thank you for your prayers. The Lord and His people are actually winning this fight
Praying continually for the lost, the angry, the deceived, the lukewarm, the indifferent, the unrepe
Amen
When we surrender unconditionally. When the intent of the heart wants what God wants. When our victo
Yes. Thanks Donna. I appreciate it. (And I’m appreciating your posts.)
This post puts me in mind of the two roads Jesus speaks of-one leading to life the other to death.
Yes, thanks for the clarity and further discussion. Have a great day and blessings in Christ!
Yes. If Adam had remained spiritually strong and “set on following God,” he would not have made such
Thinking on this more- Adam still has to take responsibility for his actions and cannot blame them o
Good word Gary. Truth. Sin has magnet power. It's why it took a perfect Man with no sin to break us
Thanks so much for the reply. I will look over all this again- gave me a lot to think about today an
I do not necessarily disagree. You make excellent points. It certainly appears that Adam was deceive
The old sermon points about sin are so true. "Sin will take you further than you want to go, and kee
Thanks for the clarification, much appreciated. If Adam loved Eve and made his decision by putting h
Thanks Amber. I’m glad you caught that. The relationship dynamic was such that Adam’s relationship w
If Adam didn't think he was missing out, why would he eat the fruit too? It seems he trusted his wif
Thank you Ann. Excellent advice. I believe in this kind of prayer. Blessings to you
Wow, you really laid it out clearly. The Bible says there is pleasure in sin for a season, and for c
Thank you Caroline. AMEN. Great comment! All glory to our Lord Jesus who made it all possible. Bless
A very inspiring post. I am a simple Christian, I avoid the doctrine of men. I keep my eyes on Jesus
Thank you. I appreciate it. The Lord has been bringing forth a restoration of His original Community
True brother, Pastor only ever applied to the ministry of one office and was never to sequest the ot
Amen RJ, I know exactly what you are saying. He never left us, He has been by my side this whole tim
Thanks Sandra. I appreciate the heartfelt reply. In the very beginning, getting together with spirit
Your entire article is like walking down the path of my past RJ, I have been to a few different chur
Thank you Sandra. Yes, we truly were created to be with Him and have a close relationship. It is why
Those first few words are so important RJ, we were created to be with Him. When I am out walking in
Thanks C.A. Great idea. I did a study once several years ago on that topic in which I incorporated e
A fellow blogger referred me to a movie I may review and recommend soon. It addresses the difference
Thanks Gary. And there sure is a lot of painting going on... The war against sin is the greatest war
Mankinds stumbling block has always been sin. It's so human to want to repaint sin instead of repent
Thank you Mary. Blessings to you
This is all so true. Where we live today is in those words of II Timothy 4:3..."The time is here whe
Your response is spot-on. Thank you so much.
Thanks Mary. I appreciate your comment and the perspective you bring. It’s somewhat rare in my exper
I'm not exactly sure what your points are in this thesis. I will say that what I see in the Church r
Much appreciation Mary. Thanks. The Great Awakening is coming forth also. A great rising upward. It’
This is really GOOD. Thank you for "truth" even in the midst of a "great falling away".
Thanks C.A. Hope you are doing well! I've been aware of Jonathan Cahn’s work for many years and have
Thanks Yvonne. Happy New Year to you as well. I appreciate your comment. The Lord teaches that spiri
Check out Jonathan Cahn's sequel, The Harbinger II. Interesting reading on the future of America if
Thanks RJ! Happy New Year! You said, "It is strange that people don’t see this" but the god of this
Thanks Beverley. To you as well.
Merry Christmas and may God bless you.
Thanks Sandra. Amen. Blessings
Thank you for these words RJ, may we all have a faithful new year, that He may bless us and give us
Thanks Donna. Merry Christmas
And He did accomplish it-even as He will what is yet to come.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Thanks Gary. Great comment about the greatness of the Lord! Cooperation is always key. Blessings to
I am so amazed how God sees to it that every detail, no matter how small, it taken care of. Thanks f
Thanks Sandra. I wrote this about 16 months ago. It felt like the right time to post it. Life always
These are hard words to read, because it is so true. Life is such a gift that most do not appreciate
Thank you Julia. Blessings to you
Such truth. PROFOUND! God Bless and Keep You Always RJ. Julia
Thank you RJ 🦃🙂
Happy Thanksgiving to you, Yvonne! Blessings
♥️🙏 Thanks Susan. Happy Thanksgiving American style
thank you RJ, Happy Thanksgiving!
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Thanks Gary (Your full comment didn't come through...) Be Blessed
There is definitly change on the horizon in many ways. Especially spiritually. May many find God ni
Blessings to you also Julia. Thank you
So many years have passed since the death of President Kennedy and yet when we look around today the
Thank you Yvonne. Appreciate it
thank you!
Yes. Thank you Susan. You have stated it very well. Real Christians know that Real Christianity can
…They have a form of godliness, but deny the power thereof …(2Timothy 3:5) These people are the “rel
Thanks Gary. I consider you an experiential expert on rivers. I’m sure you’ve traveled them more tha
Very well developed and stated RJ. We must drink daily at the source of living water and eat the bre
Thanks C.A. Blessings to you
yes you do!
AMEN I got friends in high places Where His Spirit rules And His love chases My blues away And I fee
yes! the Highest Source that flows even to the lowest places, bringing new life; thank you Jesus!
Thank you very much Yvonne. I appreciate you taking the time to read. I’m glad it was a blessing. Ou
great word RJ! thank you! nothing compares or ever will compare with the pure, bright, fiery River o
The passage in the Book of Revelation regarding the seven churches sets the precedent for ongoing ne
Thanks Yvonne. I appreciate it. Great Psalm!
Thank you Richard. Great to hear from you. I hope all is well. Blessings
Repentance is acknowledging that we are sinners, we are imperfect, and we need God. I don’t know why
yes and amen to national repentance now; thank you man of God and protection from our enemies foreig
BRILL RJ, as I've been mulling over Peter's account of the transfiguration in his second letter in c
Hi RJ, Very challenging blog, but I hesitate to agree with this statement: "This means most “Christi
When a person becomes a real Christian, and I mean a REAL Christian, he or she pledges himself or he
Yes—my former church here in Canada is under the ‘spell’ of takeover — (having a form of godliness b
Yes. I’ve been feeling that today. It’s a sad thing. I remember so many great spiritual times in the
Thank you
I agree with every word and thank you for your responsive thoughts, RJ. It is exactly as I have expe
Appreciate this blog post
Thanks Yvonne. Blessings!
Thank you Susan. Much appreciation. I am reluctant to reply because I do not want to take away from
yes and amen! thank you RJ
Wonderful message, thank you RJ. As one pastor put it so well, church is not a ‘club’ (needless to s
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All I did was pray Yvonne. The Lord made it happen! Glad to see you're back at work. Blessings to yo
Alright! The Lord blessed you! (All I did was pray.) Great comment Yvonne. Onward!
It worked! thank you RJ! I so appreciate your prayers! faith works! God is so Faithful and True! The
Thank you for EVERYTHING RJ!
Thank you Amber. Much appreciation. It’s great to hear from you again! I hope all is well with you a
What a needed and great post! We truly have to be engulfed in God's Word and surrounded by believers
Thanks Yvonne. I will pray. Blessings
thank you RJ, I look forward to your post on Monday! I would appreciate your prayers as I was unable
Shalom and God’s keeping!
AMEN. Thank you Susan. I appreciate you.
Those building on the Solid Rock will NOT be moved, and they will shine brighter and brighter until
Thanks C.A. Blessings to you.
Recall a song: In Times Like These?
That's great Gary. Thank you.
I'm seeing some awakening in our neck of the woods. Not by our might or strength but Gods for sure.
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Beautifully written! You have said exactly how it feels to be here yet are planted in the Kingdom of
Thank you Julia. Right you are. Though lasting comfort cannot be found in the strange land, there is
No matter how long we live our life, it is evident the people of God do not fit into the worlds stan
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Thanks Kim. I appreciate it. I hope this series will be edifying for you. We are blessed to be livin
Great article on Gideon army. I see I am behind and will go back and read your previous ones as well
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Thanks Gary. I appreciate the comment. What you say here reminds one of the many Gideons of Scriptur
Our numbers do not matter to God. What matters to Us is being on Gods side. I have often thought of
Laughing out loud, Donna! How right you are...
It's a revelation many still need today.
To overcome long-held mindsets? The people had been taught to hate their enemies. They were taught a
What a shame the Lord has actually had to command us to love one another, treat one another with kin
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Yes Rj just as the bible are words that we are Blessed by from generations ago and are ageless, I fi
Hey no problem. I am blessed by what you are doing and appreciate your support. Thanks again. By the
I'm sorry to hear that people are not visiting your site. I had no idea they were only reading the s
Thank you Julia, and thank you for your interest in my articles and the reblogs you have made. I hav
Hello RJ; I have a question I hope you can solve, I see here on your older posts there is not a shar
Thank you Amber. I appreciate it. Sounds like we're tracking! Blessings to you
I have been reading through Judges and actually just finished reading about Gideon this week. This h
And I laughed! Probably should have heard this one by now. Thanks Gary. No Brinks truck following th
Thank you Susan. What an excellent comment. I appreciate it and I appreciate you reading by far the
I just had a conversation with a young rich man who lives down the road: me: "you have done well in
Thank you so much for the link to your article referencing the Biblical remnant. Very compelling res
Thanks Brother. I appreciate it. You also may like a post I wrote on this theme several years ago en
Great word! I like the reference to being yoked to the Lord- it's for working with Him, not comfort!
Thank you C.A. There are those getting it right who must stay with the Lord’s plan to be the strong
Thanks Susan. Yes, the times that try men’s souls as it were. One thinks of gold refined in the fire
Timely— I was just thinking about the Biblical references to a ‘band of survivors’ (Isaiah 37:32 and
As you note, we are saved by grace through faith, only. But He has prepared good works for us to do,
Thank you
Faith moves His own out of the boat... one does not "sort of" step out into the angry waters. BT
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Thank you Gary. The Lord is speaking though few are hearing. A good fire needs air. As you very well
RJ you have brilliantly tackled the "oneness of God" a weakness of understanding in our so called "c
Amen. Thank you very much Julia. Blessings to you.
Jesus is the chief cornerstone of His one true church..... As many are busy going to church our Lord
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Great points Annie. Thanks for the visit and the comment. “Is this the hill I want to die on?” This
Very convicting, especially the last part, about giving in to the pressures around us. No one wanted
Thank you Julia. Much appreciation. Blessings to you. For anyone who may want to give his or her lif
Such a truthful and powerful message to all christians that we must always keep a guard on our heart
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Thank you C.A. I appreciate the visit. Blessings to you also
First off, gotta love a guy known by his initials! 😂. But C.A.Post is my full legal name. Good words
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Thanks Kristi Ann. Blessings to you
Hallelujah and Maranatha Amen!!
Hallelujah
Thank you Loretta. Much appreciation. Al's a good guy! Blessings to you
Just found your blog today, via Al Nelson's blog. First article read, thank you! -Loretta
I think of this scripture you have given often as I look around today. People have their eyes on the
Thank you Julia. The devil has his mission. Real Christians have theirs. Spiritual war is raging all
Excellent writing RJ! As satan knows he has but a short time he really is on the prowl more than eve
Amen Gary. Thanks for the insightful comment and prayer. I believe it is a request a great many have
Yes, longing for a similar filling in our days. I believe that revivals down through history have be
Thanks Ellie. I appreciate your longtime support and encouragement. All honor to the Lord. Blessings
Congratulations on ten years of blogging. I, for one, am blessed by your wisdom and for Scripture's
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So pleased we see eye-to-eye RJ.
Thank you Richard. You’ve been a great friend and supporter over many years. I fully understand the
Very happy 10th birthday RJ and well done for being a faithful servant of our Lord. Please try not t
No worries— all kinds of ups and downs with WP these days it seems. 🙂🙏♥️
(I apologize for not posting your comment earlier, Susan. Wordpress put your comment in the spam fol
Thanks Amber. I appreciate it. Blessings to you
I appreciate your honesty in that sometimes it's hard to stick with writing, but you've always chose
Thank you Gary. Yes, the Lord Jesus directs everything. All glory and honor to Him. Blessings to you
Thanks Julia. Much appreciation for your support. Blessings to you
Congratulations RJ on staying the course against all odds! I always appreciate your writing and have
RJ the thread throughout scripture of the "remnant" seems to be taking place again as all the dross
Thank you RJ for staying faithful to God to keep on keeping on even when circumstances seemed like i
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Thank you. Be Blessed
What great satire. It really drives the point home.
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Terry and I are keenly aware of what a blessing it is to have found a church like ours. How we need
Thank you so much for reading and your always welcome comments, Linda. I appreciate your perspective
RJ, this is a rich, deep study. I've read it slowly over a couple of days, digesting and contemplati
Thanks Julia. The Lord is good. Blessings to you
Looking forward to Mondays post RJ...... You truly are a Blessing and write what the Holy Spirit giv
Wow, simply wow RJ! Great edification, thank you for all you wrote. Blessings back,
This is a great passage. Verse 11 fits your original description! Sarcasm does abound. Again, the gr
Oh I made a huge mistake! It's Micah 2:11-12 ! (I should wake up before I write) - I'm sure you were
Prophets are good that way. I love their independent authority from the Lord. You’ve inspired me to
I was reading Haggi last evening and instantly thought of the "health and prosperity" gospel as soon
Thank you Ellie. I appreciate your kind words. There are two ways for a Christian to handle sin. The
Another great, convicting post. I find it sad when so many condemn others for going against God's Wo
Thanks Linda. And that’s what this relatively short life is all about. It is a time to meet the Lord
Wonderful grace of Jesus! To know that one's sin does not, cannot have endless power over us! That w
Yes. Word nerd is a great way to put it. It’s another mark of a NT teacher. Never too much detail. W
I'm a complete word nerd :) I love studying the history, original meanings, and etymology of each pa
Thank you Julia. Much appreciation. Blessings
RJ you have explained perfectly just how we all start out with childhood innocence which we unfortun
Your right there is nothing more He can do to save us...... Love That "Spiritual heart intelligence"
Thank you Julia. I appreciate it. There are obviously different forms of human intelligence but none
How could we as mere humans ever Praise and Thank God enough RJ to allow us to be reconciled into su
YES. Amen. So GREAT a salvation. Thank you for the comment, Susan. Blessings For this reason we must
I was just dwelling in meditation this morning on His wonderful reconciliation work on the cross for
And to you, RJ. I always appreciate the time you take to comment.
Thanks Linda. I appreciate your comment. His victory over sin is certainly amazing and becomes our v
Excellent writing, lots of food for thought. Blogging through John, of course, has made me deeply aw
Thanks Amber. I appreciate it. The children of this generation certainly need much prayer and spirit
Thanks Yvonne
Blessings
wonderful! thank you for sharing your gifts
thank you RJ
Wow, I've seen so many beautiful posts about children this week. God is definitely working in the bo
Hallelujah and Maranatha Amen!! GOD Bless ALL my Sisters and Brothers in Jesus-Yeshua Christ-Messiah
Thank you Hope. Blessings
Thank you for sharing your gift with us. God bless!
Thanks Linda. The Lord is Good.
Wow, RJ! This is amazing, and I love the message. You have a poetic gift!
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Awesome!
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„For behold, on the stone that I have set before Joshua, on a single stone with seven eyes, I will e
Thanks. I have never gone in-depth studying the specific Latter Rain Movement. I do remember early i
Thank you for your response RJ. Searched for Latter Rain, but nada so a bit surprised. The Latter Ra
Blessings to you, RJ.
Thanks Tanya. I appreciate your contribution. Regarding the non-mention of former Great Awakenings i
Hi RJ, Very interesting blog today RJ revisiting the last industrial revolution as we are being herd
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Simply Powerful!
It appears as if He knows what He’s doing... 🙂 I see that there is a dynamic playing out with the Lo
Years ago, my wise pastor told me not to worry about finding my spiritual gifts. He told me that oth
It sure makes things easier doesn’t it? To simply get right with God, get in the flow of His Spirit,
I like your comparison between American history and Christian history. It applies all over the world
Thank you Julia. Amidst all the not right are the many who are doing it right. It reminds me of that
RJ you are spot on how many churches are runned today....... RUNNED, because it is as a business mor
AMEN. Blessings to you, Linda.
Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess, that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Thanks Tanya. For His Glory. Blessings to you. (The CAF interview was good. Thanks again)
Facedown, by Matt Redman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=643vpPdGTVc Chorus: And I'll fall facedown
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Amen!!
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Thank you Julia. Blessings to you also.
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THERE IT IS! PLAIN AND SIMPLE!!!!! Great message RJ. Blessings. Julia
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Sorry, I can't understand what you are trying to say :)
Thank you Hope. Jesus is the Answer. Always. Blessings to you.
These days we are in are certainly not surprising when we look at the choices of society. It is hear
I understand, RJ. It would seem we have reached a point of no return.
Yes. Thanks for the comment, Linda. I’m glad you honored your Dad. It paid great benefits, as does h
I was a young teen in the early sixties, started Bible college in '65, married in '69. Because of my
Amen. The Lord Jesus demands that we jump in with both feet and never look back. He commands us to l
Perhaps too many people lack faith or are too busy fearing what others will think if they go all out
😄❤
Thank you Tonya. Blessings
Thank you Susan. Great comment. The Lord always tells whoever wants to know and is dedicated to Him.
This is such an important post. Thank you!❤
The druggie 60s era, less than a quarter century after the terrors of WW2, clearly was the beginning
Reblogged this on Precious Sheep Of Renown.
And to you. I really appreciate your time, both as a fellow blogger and as someone who encourages me
Amen. Thanks Hope. Blessings to you.
Amen! God has used these words so many times in my life. I'm so thankful for His Word.
Amen!
I think if we realized how loved we are by our heavenly Father we would love one another with a grea
Thank you Julia. Much appreciation. The Lord Jesus has Truth enough to overflow us at any time in an
Talk about food for thought RJ, I am stuffed for all the wonderful TRUTH you always present. How man
Needed this today. Having a little trouble loving a certain old man.
Thanks very much, Regena. The Lord is Good! Blessings to you also. Stay strong.
Thank you Ellie. The Lord's Truth is shining forth!
Just Wow! In a time when I am anguished in fear for the future of my children, grandchildren, and ou
Wow, what a powerful message! You have been so blessed with wisdom and insight by God! Thank you for
Hallelujah and Amen!!
Thanks Tanya. Great to hear from you and a great comment. Regarding Tozer’s quote, which I was not a
Interesting blog today RJ. Reading it, you wrote, “…than joining and supporting the Lord’s single Co
Thanks Gary. Victory in Jesus. Our Savior Forever.
Persecution of the minority of true believers in our country is unfolding. We need to prepare for th
Amen. Yes. Even as We are One
RJ. I just finished blogging John 17:22. All of God's gifts to us are multi-purpose, the primary rea
Love this comment, Susan! I also love all the diversity, especially in these days when there is so m
Duded up strangeness...Lol. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt! 🙂Best way to keep it real with G
Yes, it seems so. I'm holding my breath! Only four more days until inauguration. . . .we'll see.
Thanks for reading and the kind words, Linda. Glad you found it. Your long time support and many com
RJ, I'm doing some housecleaning on my inbox and discovered this post from you that I apparently "se
Thank you!
Thanks Linda. Much appreciation. The Lord is Good.
RJ, I laughed/cried all the way through. Wonderful.
Reblogged this on New Life Narrabri and commented: An excellent parable from RJ Dawson
Amen-Amein!! Jesus-Yeshua Christ-Messiah is the REASON for the SEASON!! Sing Glory Glory Hallelujah
Thanks Kristi Ann. Blessings to you.
Amen!!
Thank you. Keep the faith.
Hey, I love your post here. Its very intelligent! I'm writing a marketing blog and it's really unort
Yes. The Lord has made a Way where there was no way. He created a kingdom in which He is the sole Ki
thank you RJ! if it were not for Jesus and the Cross of Christ we would never know what true love is
Thank you Julia. All honor and praise to our loving Lord Jesus who gave His all for us. Blessings to
If we were judged by our sins the earth would be void of all people! Praise God for His love and the
You are so right Sally....I grew up catholic and I could never understand why we were always praying
Well, thanks :). I'm not a Texan, but I think I'd be very comfortable there!
Great to hear. It's probably a tad cool up there about now I imagine. (Maybe the 'the virus' will di
And you should be. The Lord is likely prompting us on such occasions, and our own conscience and goo
Yes, that is a great way of expressing it. We are well , out here on our friendly island. Mercifully
I have always been concerned when elite, self-chosen "leaders" get together to make rules for all th
Thank you Sally. I appreciate it. Great to hear from you! Hope all is well. The Lord told us, that b
Thanks for a great article. In Catholicism, the laity were trained to never question anything a prie
Thank you Donna. Amen. He has made a Way for all. His love for us and our love for Him will always s
"It is not about living a perfect life but finding a perfect love." I'm thankful it's not about us p
Thank you RJ I redid it. Such a good article.........Blessings. Julia
Reblogged this on Precious Sheep Of Renown.
Thanks Julia. I would prefer the standard reblog format in which a brief introduction from the begin
RJ I have just reposted this to my website,and I want to make sure I did the credits right. Please l
Thank you Julia. I appreciate it. The Lord Jesus rules all and will have the final say. Blessings to
As you said this was posted over seven years ago, and the saying holds true "THE MORE THINGS CHANGE
Thank you Yvonne. Much appreciation. The Lord will have His way. The Lord’s will will be done. Our w
excellent, anointed words RJ! thank you! I particularly love and have spoken the verse you shared ov
“I was watching Satan fall from heaven like lightning.”
Timely and true, RJ. There is so much lying going on in our nation and around the world that all the
Their real goal, and why they must use and are masters of the Big Lie, is not only great division bu
AMEN
As someone recently reminded me — evil and hell are void of all reason, therefore small wonder chaos
Fasten the belt of truth!
Yes—- God is big enough to deal with the ccp and we can pray for Israel. I follow Behold Israel’s we
Thank you for that clarification. Yes, I should have clarified I'm more disheartened seeing those wh
Thank you Julia. Love this comment and the Scripture. It speaks much truth. I appreciate it and hope
Susan, after watching the video I must make a few comments. First of all, I rarely post such videos
Thank you Amber. Yes, Bill Sweeney was a great man in my view, and a great witness. Many were blesse
How many messengers of God are in the earth that no one knows the mission they are accomplishing, an
Yes, on the wings of the wind! Shalom and every blessing 🙏
Wow, reading this, I didn't know Bill Sweeney passed. I followed his blog this past year and was tru
Thank you Susan. I greatly appreciate your support of my work and for reading and following these la
Amen, RJ. The warnings you give remind me of the Lord’s own warnings to the 7 churches in Revelation
Amen! The reason I began New Creations Ministries is due to seeing so many place food onto an Ashara
Thank you Ellie. I appreciate your positive spirit and encouragement. As I wrote in my book, Christi
Wow, can we relate to this! I've seen so many new pastors who have started out so excited about prea
Yes, the Lord reigns - which is our hope.
Thanks Donna. I appreciate it. Was blessed to discover your site this year. Keep up the good work as
Thank you for the Christmas blessing and the work you do to encourage and challenge us throughout th
Thanks Yvonne! Merry Christmas
Merry, Merry Christmas to you and your family RJ!
Thank you Linda. May you and Terry and your family have a wonderful and joyous Christmas. Blessings.
A blessed Christmas to you and yours, RJ.
Thank you Hope. Merry Christmas to you and yours also.
Merry Christmas! God bless you and your family.
Thank you Hope. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Thank you for sharing. God bless you and Merry Christmas!
Thank you Paula. I appreciate it. Mary is one of history’s greatest people but receives far too litt
Amen RJ. I just read them all. I was so engrossed , I had to read them all. Thank you so much for sh
Thanks Linda. Merry Christmas.
Yes, I do remember these posts with great interest. Will enjoy reading them again.
Merry Christmas to you RJ......... Julia
Thanks Julia. Merry Christmas.
Is it any wonder it is God who calls His people and the Holy Spirit keeps them in remembrance of the
Thanks Linda. There is far too much censoring of the Word of God, whether from the pews or the pulpi
A different touch for you, RJ :) Most enjoyable. I could picture my dad as the pastor, growing more
You, too!
Thanks. Blessings to you and Merry Christmas.
That's so real! Funny, but sad. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you and same to you and your loved ones. 🎄🙏🦅
Thanks Susan. Excellent passage. Blessings to you and Merry Christmas!
Let God arise and let His foes be scattered. Psalm 149 verses 6 to 9 provides a clear example of the
Thanks. Adding it to my list.
If you want to begin delving into the story behind the story I recommend a book by Antony C. Sutton
I'm student of history, and especially enjoy reading about Europe in the 1930's, when the Jews thems
Thank you Linda. It is apparently the case that it had to be this way. The massive corruption that h
Excellent post, RJ. Lots of prayer going up from people in our church, and I hope many others as wel
Thank you Julia. Blessings to you also.
Seems it's not until we realize the world cannot solve our problems and total reliance on the Lord m
Thanks Julia. The following is the Copyright Notice posted in the left hand column of my website: ©
Thank you RJ....... You wrote: God is not the weather but created it. Weather is simply what it is a
Thanks Julia for the great comment and for reading. I have not read this post in a long time, especi
Most recently I sadly learned a friend does not believe God would make a place of eternal physical t
AMEN! Thank you Susan. Blessings to you!
God laughs at the wicked. He upholds the righteous. I like these words of Scripture: “Not by might,
Thank you Julia. The apostle Paul said it well in the following, with the emphasis on verse 23: 21 A
It is so much easier for people to stand back and hope those who claim cristianity will fight for th
Thank you. Blessings to you.
I love this! So powerful and true. Let’s pray that Americans continue to rise up and see the truth!
Thanks Donna. Blessings to you.
I’m not sure I understand all you are saying but I am sure of who holds me and my future in His hand
Thanks Linda. While it is true that the devil has his power and place, he has never and will never r
Sometimes, I have to stop and remind myself that there WILL BE persecution; there WILL be demonic po
Thank you Amber. Yes, the Light of the Lord Jesus always overcomes the darkness. We are living in a
I can't imagine the world in such a desolate place if "they" win, but I trust in God. Several years
And to you.
AMEN. Thank you Hope. Blessings to you.
For those of us who love God and honor Him with all, may we never stop praying. May God be glorified
Yes. I recently heard a minister say, "where is your faith?" Such an important question in this time
Thank you Jacquie. It IS a great time to have the Christmas season upon us, to focus on Him, and His
RJ, this is a great reminder that we need to be committed in our walk. The prices necessary to expan
Thank you Julia. I appreciate it. The real fruit of the Lord is evident but many Christians are unaw
You sure have a talent for writing! I abolutely love this following line you wrote: It has happened
There is undoubtedly much extreme ongoing sadness. War is hell and WWII was certainly hell, includin
Yes. The picture is getting much more clear. The middle has almost disappeared. We must be on His si
Thank you Julia. I appreciate it. Blessings to you this day.
I know of an older couple who were missionaries in Japan for 30 years; a young couple who have been
We don't have to look far today to see evil taking hold of everything that is Holy! The overturning
Beautifully written for those who are seeking the truth of our Lord and when He was born. You are sp
Great story, Linda. Thank you. Made me laugh! I read about General MacArthur essentially begging for
Thank you Amber. Deep in prayer is a great place to be. We are on the winning side. To God be the gl
A wonderful history lesson. I don't remember which Japanese general it was who later became a Christ
Wow, this was so great. I found myself alone last night (not normal in my household) and deep in pra
Thanks Gary. Blessings to you.
Thank you Amber. The Lord is a Warrior... [Exodus 15:3] Onward
Thank you for your Kingdom work.
Great post! Yes, we must not give up the fight. God is not done. Praying for our President.
Amen. Thank you Hope. Blessings to you!
Happy Thanksgiving! I have been praying and will continue to do so. May God open the eyes and hearts
Thanks Donna. Happy Thanksgiving.
Good post. Thank you for the history and the encouragement.
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AMEN. Thanks Amber. Blessings to you.
I feel a reformation coming to the church!
Yes. Times have changed radically over these last 57 years. Regardless of President Kennedy’s flaws,
I was 15. Too young to vote, but my parents did not support Kennedy. It's funny, now, to look back a
Thanks. Blessings to you.
I really like your beautiful blog. A pleasure to come stroll on your pages. A great discovery and a
It really is a blessing. I love seeing that spark of interest :)
Thanks again!
Thank you Linda. What a blessing it must be to teach these young ones the truth of our early history
I'm trying to leave a comment, but I keep getting a message that I've already said that. This has ha
RJ, I've been teaching my history class in our homeschool co-op about these same things. We're just
Thank you Tanya. I appreciate it. Their plan was far more sinister, coordinated, and universal than
Excellent anaysis RJ, spot on. Just an FYI since my Prime Minister (Canada) congratulated the Biden/
Thank you Linda. When I wrote it I did not know it would get so bad so fast, even though what I wrot
My prayer this morning, as I lay in bed stretching before climbing out from under my covers, was "Lo
Amen. Thank you Susan. Blessings to you. The Lord is my Rock and my Fortress and my Savior, My God,
Today’s news narratives in the mainstream media are all about controlling people. God bless any lead
Thank you for the comment and information, Tonya. I appreciate you reading. The answer is yes. I esp
Thanks Yvonne! Blessings to you this day.
yes and amen! thank you! God bless America; may his Grace shine on her! may she always be a sheep na
Hi RJ, Me again, Tove, Oct 31st blog, awesome, you have a sure turn of phrase and gift of storytelli
Thanks Linda. I appreciate it. This post just came out of the blue earlier in the week. I am thankfu
AMEN. He will not be defeated. Thanks for reading, Linda. Be Blessed. (Stay tuned for part 2)
I love this. I'm still in Ch. 14 of John, which I'm seeing from a whole different perspective as I p
God's parallel plan. I love it. He will not be defeated.
Thank you for reading and for the comment. Agape Christian love to you as well. The Lord Jesus is th
"Judge not that you be not judged" and "By the same token(s) that you judge others (calling them "du
AMEN. Thanks Donna.
And we become fruitful even in the drought. What has seemed a drought to many the Lord turns into bl
Thanks Richard. Great addition. Blessings to you.
Please to note your refc RJ to "Occupy 'til I come!" which hit me many years when reading bishop JC
This has been an interesting series but leaves us with more questions than answers.
Amen. Thanks Susan. At this point I would think reform is impossible without His assistance. He prom
Scary to read these facts. May the Ultimate Accountant, the Lord God bring His spotlight from heaven
Yes, and sadly, I doubt that many, if any, minds were changed by watching the dignity with which she
Thanks for reading, Linda. Part 4 should be up relatively soon. The political rhetoric war is workin
Thanks Linda. I appreciate it. It can certainly be complicated (understatement alert). I’m just givi
You know, the discouragement level continues to be a daily battle for me. I'm so SICK of the lying,
RJ, this is above my head. I'm going to have to take the time, when I'm alone, and without interrupt
Thanks Darryl. I appreciate it. Blessings to you and yours as well. Part 2 soon...
Excellent article, RJ. Well put and extremely well said. Blessings to you, Sir, and have a nice week
Thanks Linda. More to come! Be blessed.
Couldn't have said it better myself :)
Thank you Barb. Blessings to you.
It's scary how easily we allow others or situations to take control & steal our joy!
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against
There is no doubt whatsoever that we are being set up. Even so, come quickly, Lord Jesus!
Thanks Donna. Be Blessed.
Something to consider. Either way one day the rejoicing will be forever. May your joy be full during
Blessings back to you!
Amen. Thanks. One thing about such research, if facts are discovered it opens the door to additional
RJ, I remember reading this when you first posted, found it of great interest. Reading more carefull
Amen! The battle is always the Lord's! I've been watching Franklin Graham's Prayer March 2020. What
Thank you Linda. I’m glad it was a blessing to you. The Good News is that the Lord is actively fight
I missed this one when you posted it over a month ago, but maybe God intended for that to happen for
Thanks Donna. Always good counsel. Be Blessed.
Interesting. I know it's not the same context but Jesus' words to Peter bear repeating these days an
Thanks. Never have. Never will. Stay strong. We are winning. All glory and honor to the Lord.
It’s a mindset. Or a mental stronghold. People become convinced in what they are taught as truth. Th
Never give up, RJ. Your faithfulness encourages me to keep on keeping on!
One of our adult Sunday school classes right now is about Science and the Bible. The teacher is full
Appreciate it. Be Blessed today.
Interesting indeed. Thanks, RJ.
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Thank you Tanya. I appreciate you and your work. Blessings!
Thanks RJ
Thank you Ellie. I appreciate this. It is greatly encouraging. We know the bad guys gain much of the
RJ I sure appreciate the way you write! This article is fabulous and you are certainly being used mi
Thank you Tanya. Excellent. I have certainly heard the Jeremiah reference before... Like everything
Thanks Tanya. I read your additional replies and agree in general. I appreciate the information. I h
RJ, you said, “like so many other truths I have received, largely fallen on deaf ears.” There are th
Thanks Darryl. I appreciate it.
I look forward to reading part two, RJ. Blessings.
Thanks Tanya. Regarding the concept of Christian nations, though I agree there is no specific design
LoL RJ!! Just what I said the other day, pimps for Jesus, some have better branding than others and
ur welcome---you are the blessing!
Great news. I understand. You are obviously connected to many people with relationship responsibilit
You got that right. It’s certainly happening in places but Christians everywhere need to get lit up
Thank you Linda. AMEN. Real Christians know, of course, that the God we serve is perfect, loving, an
Thank you Jonathan. Blessings to you.
Doing well, RJ, thanks. I'm catching up with some emails, including notifications from you. I don't
We have become somnolent in our comfortable churches, under comfortable preaching. We need fire in t
I know personally some people who have never been tested but have received notifications that they t
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented: TOUGH WORDS FOR A DECEIVED GENERATION---BUT P
NEED TO HEAR THIS, US CHURCH FOLK!
Hey Linda! Great to hear from you. That’s a wonderful testimony and a great accomplishment. I would
Thought-provoking, RJ. I wasn't sure where you were headed, at first: A covenant relationship with G
Thank you Hope. Yes. The Lord must always be our top priority and His work and manner our focus. All
From the beginning of hearing about China and the people dying there, my heart has been asking the L
Thanks Ron. May the truth prevail. Be Blessed.
Thank you Tanya. Blessings to you. Let love of the brethren continue. Do not neglect to show hospita
Like many others, I knew from the get-go that while there was indeed a virus, the magnitude of it wa
"traditional institutional Christianity" are merely pimping Jesus. Billion $ book and music sales an
Thanks Susan. If you access the footnote link in my post, the article at the CDC website, under the
If true, this could constitute an epic crime against humanity. There’s been confusion and misinforma
Thanks. Blessings to you.
Great piece of writing!
Thank you. I appreciate it. We serve a GREAT KING. Blessings to you.
Reblogged this on New Life Narrabri and commented: A great post this morning in Real Christianity
Absolutely spot on. It is true here in Australia also
Thank you Yvonne. Thank you. THE LORD IS WINNING. Blessings to you also.
yes and amen! thank you RJ! God bless you richly, and supply all your needs through the riches of th
You are welcome. Later.
Thank you very much again for the great reply. And of course you are right about economic forces. I
Thanks. Big questions. It appears that on the surface there are no possible solutions. One thing I h
Thank you...yes. But another couple of questions arise. There are countries, notably China and N Kor
Thanks. For starters, those who are attempting to root out unrighteousness violate their own cause w
Thank you for your further explanation which does make sense...and I assumed it was something like t
Thanks Darryl. I appreciate it. It has been a very sad thing to see so many Christians lay down over
Thanks for reading and for the comment. From my perspective, the issue of governing authorities not
Thank you for such an excellent breakdown of the levels of authority, according to Scripture. I like
I still find the governing authorities one confusing.
Okay. I surely will, Ann. Thanks for stopping by. Blessings.
I'll be posting something tomorrow pertaining to keeping oil in our lamps. Hope you'll stop by. :)
AMEN. All are welcome. Thank you Donna. Keep up the great work.
"But the fact remains—God is good. He is great. He is loving. He is powerful." And He is still on th
Thanks Linda. Blessings to you.
Lots to digest here, RJ. I've saved this one so I can go back and study it more carefully. Your post
Preach it, Brother!
Thanks Linda. Praise the Lord we still have free speech, though it is certainly under attack like ne
Who would ever have imagined that in America. Land of the Free and Home of the Brave, we would be de
Thank you Tanya. It is certainly a time of spiritual opportunity for Christians, either to continue
RJ, I stand corrected for my use of “church”! As I have not belonged to any institutional form of “c
That’s Awesome. Excellent comment, Tanya. Thank you! A minor correction is warranted, however, in us
Hi RJ, interesting article. What I see is the "fear of man" overshadowing our world moving to the WE
Thank you Linda. And this is why there is always HOPE. The enemy tries to take our minds off the fac
Jesus introduced grace and faith into the world. Man turned it into religion and put formality and l
Thanks Linda. Good work! It’s always a great testimony when it concerns leading people to the Lord.
This is a wonderful testimony, RJ. It has blessed me, and I'm sure everyone else who has read it. Wi
:)
Thank you so much, Yvonne. Your prayers mean a lot. The Lord knows. The effectual fervent prayer of
Thank you Darryl. I appreciate it.
Would you share what "circumstances" you have been going through so we can pray specifically? If not
I look forward to reading your article!
AMEN. Thank you Yvonne. Be Blessed!
thanks RJ! Abba Father, inhabit and empower your silent majority! unmask this present darkness and w
Thank you for the comment. I appreciate it. Regarding your central question, in relating the life of
Your always welcome, Yvonne. I appreciate it.
thank you RJ!
Shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? Without warning to Job, God
Thank you Susan. Blessings to you.
It’s all about simply knowing God and walking with Him everyday, thankful for His incredible grace.
Thanks Tanya. Good perspective. One wonders how many Christian services and meetings are opened with
If memory serves Oswald Chambers was rebuked for witnessing to a farmers hand and the farmer asked h
Yes, I am thankful for His all sufficient grace. I've needed it many times.
Blessings to you!
Thanks Donna. I appreciate the contribution. I want to make sure my readers understand that what hap
It is so easy to fall into the trap of witnessing as a project rather than a way to live our lives b
Okay. By the way, I appreciated the rest of what you said in your first comment and noted that you h
I will check them out!
A Christian author, she was on the forefront of exposing the New Age Movement. Two of her books that
no, I have never heard of her, what was her message?
Isn't it great? Thanks Yvonne. I'm not sure of your time frame but in roughly the early to mid 1980s
thank you RJ! I was NEVER witnessed to and I grew up in the Lutheran church, fell away, took a horri
Thank you for the comment, Paul! And thanks for reading my stuff. I appreciate it. As a fellow keybo
Drat! As a 160lb professional-class pen-pushing (actually keyboard-tapping) weakling, it seems I am
Blessings right back to you, exponentially multiplied! We set ourselves apart from this fallen, brok
Thank you Yvonne. Our Lord set the very best of examples, showing both His tender love and compassio
thank you RJ! and thank you Jesus for real men of God! we are so very grateful and thankful for thos
Thank you for the added research and comment. I didn't realize the origin of that statement.
Thank you. Blessings to you.
AMEN 🙏❤️ Thanks for this message , and for sharing to advance the kindgdom of GOD in love ,boldness
Actually Donna, it was a good refresher course for me initiated by your comment. The phenomenon I br
Thanks for including the references. I confess I was too lazy to take the time. I appreciate your th
Yes. Thanks Donna. The overall victory has been won by our Lord but it must be applied by every disc
Your post made me think of the parable of the strong man Jesus told. I believe it was in answer to t
It will be interesting to see how long they can actually stay ahead of the narrative and control it.
Oh, yes indeed. It's too well organized and supported to have "just happened." And it's not about Ge
I imagine the city was a great place then. I listened to a podcast recently that explained everythin
Portland, OR. is going up in flames. The whole west coast has been hit so hard. I lived in Portland
Yeah. He’s doing all this in part because almost nobody fights back. Yvonne just told me about a law
This is absolutely ridiculous and pretty obvious. It's a great opportunity for Christians in Califor
Gov. Newsome in California has now shut down home Bible study groups. He's really enjoying himself.
A church just sued Gov Newsom for banning home bible studies, "The legal complaint says the governor
Thank you Yvonne. Greatly appreciate it. How are things going over there? I know the overall circums
When the movement first started it was organic and necessary, and more in keeping with the practices
You said, "May we all receive the revelation that each of us matters, each of us is called and gifte
Thank you. What a privilege! I first posted this in 2011, then again in 2012 and 2013. I likely shou
I saw an article a couple of days ago about the revival going on in Minneapolis. The city was devast
I see that I did read this, but did not leave a comment. What can I say? I think the Declaration and
I've been around for a long time, too. I've seen exactly what you describe. I've heard some of the m
Thanks Linda. I appreciate it. I’m glad more people are seeing through this and discovering what is
I'm glad to see you got some good feedback on this, RJ. It's exactly right. I just finished reading
AMEN. Thank you. Be Blessed.
The Lord will build His Church and the gates of hades shall not prevail against it. Thanks Rev. RJD.
Thank you Sandra. That's great news! Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of
Well written RJ, that is it exactly. The final transformation of the spirit, to be reborn in your sp
Thank you Sandra, for a great comment. What you have written here is profound in that it describes t
When I first started reading scripture. The parables were so hard to understand. But over time He st
Great catch, Donna! Thank you.
"the Lord loves coming through for His people" the minister may have been referencing 2 Chron. 16: 9
AMEN. ETERNAL LIFE MATTERS!
I agree! President Trump is not our Savior, Jesus is! We have a King of kings and Lord of lords and
Yes. People who are aware of actual facts and have not been shanghaied must admit that our President
AMEN. Thanks Donna. Excellent comment and one that should make us all think a bit, consider spiritua
Funny how "church" has become reality tv, and a reality tv host has been appointed and anointed to r
Every church building in the United States may close its doors but the church of Jesus Christ will n
Thank you. Be blessed today.
Great biblical insight and thanks. Surely wherever light appears then darkness disappears!
Thanks so much, RJ! I'm finding that encouraging reminders are an anchor in these times, and always
Thanks Jacquie. We have been commanded by God to tell a hurting world that He is GOOD and LOVING and
RJ, thank you for sharing this great encouragement! The testimony of that minister is a reminder I n
thank you for the encouragement and for sharing the Truth of God's Word and Spirit! I do know the da
Thank you Yvonne. What you relate here is so absolutely perfect regarding that which is truly necess
excellent, powerful Word! thank you RJ and God bless you! When the enemy attacked my second marriage
Thanks. Blessings to you.
Great insight and Wakeup call, thank you.
With all the lies, disinformation, fear, and propaganda, it is certainly possible. It’s revealing th
AMEN. Luke 10:18.
do you think the tests themselves could be infected with the virus?
the Supreme Judge of the world casts down the lawless laws of the shadow government and shadow relig
Amen Brother... i'm thankful for your blog post as well, and how you have and continue to allow our
Thanks Lisa. I appreciate it. I read the article. The great news at present is many are very well aw
Its clear the our Lord is sounding the trumpets loud and clear for His Church to wake up and stand w
Thanks Al. I appreciate it. Great comment. The Lord Jesus has what must be millions of real Christia
Brother, well written. Yes, those in the churches need to repent and buy oil from Him whom supplies
Thanks for the fight you are putting up over there, Yvonne. I pity the fool that gets in your way. K
you are most kindly welcome RJ, and for readers from California here is the link to recall Gov. Gavi
Thanks! Be Blessed.
powerful! thank you!
Blessings exponentially multiplied to you!
Thanks Yvonne! All glory to the Lord who fights for us in spiritual battle. Blessings to you!
yes and amen! thank you Jesus for your Word and Spirit!!!
Thank you so much. One of the things I love about our church is that we participate in offering a fr
Yes. It is a matter of priorities. Some say people can’t hear the Gospel on an empty stomach. The Lo
RJ, can you imagine what would happen in America if all the churches who have embraced political cor
Yes. Thanks Donna. I’m currently doing a brief review of the seven churches of Revelation. The Lord
The Lord's words to Peter come to mind. "Watch and pray."
Thank you Linda. I appreciate it. Blessings to you. One of the sad things regarding this is that, th
Thanks. Blessings to you.
Too many Americans have long believed that for some strange reason, America would escape persecution
So true, we have to be wise as serpents and gentle as doves because the enemies of the Cross are out
Thank you Ellie. I greatly appreciate it. The Lord Jesus did not only reveal and teach pure truth, t
Your post is addicting! Excellent insight and I am so humbled that you are following my blog. Thank
Thanks for reading and the comment. I appreciate it. Regarding a good heart and intentions, no one k
You are very loyal to your old pastor, but I look at the large number of evangelicals rushing to wra
Will do.
Thanks, RJ. The book isn't going as well as I'd like. For some reason, I seem to have hit a wall, an
Thanks Linda. Sadly, we may or may not be talking about the same individual, but I will leave it rig
Thank you. AMEN. Be blessed.
This one really struck home, RJ. I was a young adult during the rise of the megachurch age. In fact,
Truth be told and excellently presented, may the Lord have Mercy on us all and lead us unto His righ
Thanks Gary. The Lord is great. I appreciate it, especially coming from a spiritual veteran. I trust
John baptized with water; Messiah Yeshua baptizes with the Holy Spirit. A true believer hungers and
I love being Blood Family with the Father and Son! thank you Jesus! Blessings to you!
AMEN Yvonne. And Amen again. There is GREAT POWER in the NAME of JESUS and also GREAT POWER in the B
great word RJ! Righteousness is the key and we can only be righteous yoked to Christ who is righteou
Yes. He always remained on mission. There were obviously so many times when He must have been so tir
If we truly follow Jesus, we will find no middle ground at all. He never did. He set His face like a
Thank you. Be Blessed.
That's great Linda. A TRUE Patriot. Would that all Americans shared your independent nature. Thanks
I'm pretty sure I'm going to need to read this again to get the full benefit. Lots to consider. I am
Great one..... God is in Control
Thanks Yvonne!
great title!
Thanks Linda. I appreciate it. Much communication is a good problem to have. Regarding the mainstrea
Timely and truth-filled. It's taken me some time to get around to reading this. I'm WAY backed up on
Thanks Yvonne. It appears quite clearly at times that the Lord makes His choices based on how much o
thanks for a great word RJ! I was raised in a small midwest town that was all white Norwegian-Americ
Thanks Al. Great to hear from you. I do appreciate it. I have also been reading again of those times
Great article brother. Been thinking along the same lines. There is no such thing as race. That is a
You are most welcome, Donna. Blessings to you.
I agree but you said it well. We are all in different places of our walk with the Lord. I believe le
Thank you Richard. I greatly appreciate the reblog. These are most interesting times. Sometimes we m
RJ, One of my readers comments on my re-blogging this item: "This reminds me of what I wrote in the
Thanks Donna. The awakening process has been in effect for several years now. It always starts with
Would you share how this time of trial with the pandemic and now the unrest across the country has a
Thank you Linda. Excellent comment. I posted the following on March 31, over two months ago: THE CON
Your post has prompted many thoughts in my head, most of which I'll not take the time and space to s
Thanks for reading, Linda. This is an interesting subject. The Lord does not give us much detail of
I don't know how I missed this one, RJ. What an amazing event that must have been for the disciples-
Thank you Gary. Blessings to you.
Thanks brother.
Thank you Yvonne. Very well said! Blessings to you.
wise words, thank you RJ! "Submit to God, resist the devil and he must flee" "Just as the body witho
My pleasure, followed you 😇😇
Thank you. Blessings.
Thank you Sophia. Blessings to you.
Nice blog
True. It is time churches and people everywhere raise their hands and pray for God's urgent involvem
Thanks for reading and for your comment. I appreciate it. Yes, this is certainly a time for more Wor
Thanks Linda. I agree with you about our parental spiritual responsibilities. It is obviously incumb
The different modes of baptism came as a result, in part, of a lack of understanding. They were equa
the dynamics have changed and much needs to be altered. I have witnessed the advent of the online mo
AMEN. Thank you Linda.
Oh, Father, please send us that Voice! Give us those willing and craving hearts and ears to hear, th
Thank you Dammy, for your excellent comment. The Lord meets us where we are and wants us to be bless
Thank you for this post! I couldn’t agree more...Access to online church and small groups in homes i
YES. THANK YOU. And Likewise Yvonne.
the foretastes of glory are so amazing, I can't imagine what full eternal glory will be like; mind-b
AMEN. We have unending praise for all He has done in purchasing our salvation, blessing our lives, a
yes! amen!
Thanks Yvonne! I appreciate it. They were indeed in the awesome presence of the Lord. It reminds me
miraculous, glorious, victorious resurrection and ascension! O how vast and unending, undying and st
burning hearts in Christ's fiery Presence! thank you Jesus!
Thank you for the comment. I will soon be arriving at the verses to support this in my series Early
Thank you for this post and I do believe this time God is asking us to slow down and see were we can
You're quite poetic today :)
Thanks again Donna. There's a lot there. Be blessed in your search.
I greatly appreciate it Linda. Thank you. The Lord must be our focus and not the hocus-pocus. Blessi
Thank you for such a complete answer. I’ll have to do some studying.
i liked it then, and I still do. Plain sense, common sense, is too often considered to be nonsense.
Thanks Donna. I go into this in-depth in my book. It involves several points. The main point is that
I know this is not the essence of your post but it was the comment that caught my eye. Why do you co
Thanks Linda. It’s a sad thing but I’m glad you found a solution. It appears as though the Lord Jesu
I tested out a few different words that I thought may be problematic. I've come to the conclusion th
I love God's Plans and Purposes! Blessings to you!
Thanks Linda. The forces of darkness have always hated the Light and they hate it when the Light alw
Thank you Yvonne. I appreciate your presence here. We certainly do take His lifesaving Word to heart
As you know, I just started John 8 this week. Already, they were laying traps so they could arrest a
We take the Word to heart with rejoicing!
Blessings right back to you, my friend.
Thanks Linda. That’s an encouraging and uplifting comment for us all. Peter did as instructed! As op
RJ, this is so exciting! The power of the Holy Spirit cannot be quenched when believers humble thems
No, neither do I.
I don't follow Calvin.
Thanks for the comment Linda. It is always problematic when the Lord has work to accomplish, but has
Thanks, RJ, so much! I don't know either, which of us made the first contact.And. you're so right ab
Thanks Donna. I'm honored to have you as a relatively new reader. I appreciate your contribution. Bl
Thanks Linda. I appreciate you continuing with me all these years. I don’t know which of us found ea
Your experience actually fits quite well with my post for today, it's about God's provision. So true
I finally had some uninterrupted time to read this. I knew I would need to be able to concentrate, a
Happy anniversary, RJ. I'm thankful for your faithfulness, glad we met as fellow-bloggers :)
Great News! Thank you for the comment. I appreciate it. Blessings to you and your family.
I agree with you. We as Christians have become too industrial at the expense of authentic Christiani
Excellent work! My family and I are doing this very thing. Worship has been purposeful and more enga
Thank you, Beverley. We credit the Lord for granting eyes to see and for blessing with the opportuni
You are on target with this post. This is really a case where the blind is leading the blind. Howeve
Thanks Linda. Powerful forces with a sinister agenda have been working at it for a very long time. I
Powerful stuff, RJ, and I think it takes reading and re-reading to actually come to grips with what
Thanks Yvonne. You spelled it out perfectly. The Word of God gives all the clues. Early corresponden
someone said, "we don't see the world as it is, but as we are" When we are of this world we see from
Roger, I thank you for reading but I’m not sure how you arrived at that conclusion from my post. I c
I agree with your assessment, brother. I was just discussing this issue with my wife today. Christia
"Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits." Psalm 103:1-5.
YES. Thanks Donna! …When the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord… [Acts 3:1
Amen! Holy Spirit power as the Word of God goes out. Good to know it's still happening today.
Our church is like that--family. I can't wait to be back there!
It is awesome, isn’t it? I imagine that scene in the Upper Room where they were all together and had
This is great stuff, RJ. Exciting, and historically supported over and over again. But you know, of
Thank you! I appreciate you having the other lessons easily available. As time allows I hope to read
Thank you, Hope. I appreciate the comment and for joining the series. I hope this work will add to y
I've never heard or read the point that Pentecost was a reversal of what happened at the Tower of Ba
Thanks Linda. Great news!
I will, RJ. I'll also try to give you a little nod now and then in my own blog. You know, I got bloc
Thank you Linda. I appreciate it. All the glory to the Lord. He said the promise of the Father was f
I'm truly enjoying the way you're handling this incredible, exciting event. Gets me excited all over
Thank you Donna. Be Blessed.
Your friend and you said it well.
Oh Yeah. Again, I’m so glad the Lord saw fit to tap Luke for the job of writing it all down. Where w
There's never been anything like those first weeks after Pentecost. what an exciting time! Peter's s
Thanks Ann. I appreciate it. Acts is certainly an exciting book! It is still somewhat unknown, howev
Acts is my favorite book of the New Testament. I've always been partial to stories, and the true one
Thank you Linda. Speech is much more potent and powerful than many people realize. It can be used to
"The last member of the human body to yield to the Spirit of God is the tongue. " I heard an older w
RJ :)
I love all the translations! Jesus IS The Word so any attempt to translate Jesus into words and diff
Thanks Yvonne! He certainly did. All the way to the DNA level. His life-giving Spirit can saturate u
Thanks for your kind words ! Kites are fascinating, I think. 🤗
LOL. Yeah. Thanks Sally. When I was a kid I had a special affinity for kites and kite flying for som
love this! thank you! I also love Acts 2:3-4 in the amplified classic version, "And there appeared t
Amen, we serve an awesome God who has great things in store for His people. ♡
Excellent, I will check it out. It gets windy here, at the edge of the sea. Locals complain about th
Thank you Jacquie. A great comment. Of course, there were many faithful women there also! There is d
Thank you. This is the key to making the whole process work. It is a difficult proposition for us hu
Thanks for reading Linda, and for adding your perspective. On the surface it appears to us that he w
Yes. There was no turning back. They had ventured beyond the point of no return. The Lord, however,
Thank you Sally. I appreciate the comment. Did you read Lesson 10? I go into greater detail of the “
Great post, RJ! One of my favorite things to focus on regarding the 10 days before Pentecost, is the
Incredible! And I believe it is important to focus on your opening paragraph. Those in that upper ro
I've heard some people say that Judas repented and trusted the Lord before he died. I do think he re
You were right--I did miss this one. Moving on to check on #7. I have often pondered on the fear the
Very interesting, thanks. A good explanation of what wind is. We cannot see the wind, but we can wit
Thanks Beverley. Blessings to you.
Yes, indeed, the Holy Spirit will breathe new life in us and resurrect the dead spirits. Thank you f
Thanks. It is such a blessing to have you here catching up, and I know it takes a lot of your time,
I think I did, RJ, but I can certainly go back and make sure :) We can't help noticing, of course, h
Yes. A very sad thing. When the people lay down their proper responsibilities they are taken over by
I do wonder if all those who followed the Lord knew how incredibly blessed they were to be the recip
Well, even though it was a Christian school, that still took a lot of boldness. GOOD WORK. The wool
I wish there were a "LOVE" button up there! When I compare now to then, and think about how this par
RJ, it must have been an incredible event to witness, to experience. I get goose bumps! I do NOT bel
I always enjoyed the reaction I got from my high school students in history class. When I said, "Con
Yes, especially when it came to the highly controversial actions and teachings of the Lord Jesus. Ea
Interesting numbers. And today? As more and more Zionists return to Israel, the population of Jerusa
Thanks Linda. The Lord is so cool the way He does these things.
I love the comparison between the temple and the living stones. Beautiful.
Thanks Linda. Though estimates vary widely, Josephus said over a million Jews died in the War agains
Ready! :)
It helps to remember what a relatively small nation of people we're discussing. People knew each oth
Thanks Linda. You have been missed. Here’s hoping we can all return to normal times soon. Blessings.
Trying to catch up. It's amazing how many things get in the way when you have nothing to do but stay
I really want to answer your incredibly insightful and heartfelt comment with more but you have pret
I see plenty of guidelines in the New Testament, especially Paul's letters, about offices (roles) in
You answered your own question my friend. Thank you for an awesome comment. The Lord did His absolut
you said, "human birth is a powerful process and unforgettable experience. So is the new birth. It d
You are quite welcome, Mary Ann. Thanks for joining! Blessings.
Thank you for the invite!
Thank you Yvonne. I appreciate it. Be blessed!
this is so good RJ! thank you!!
Thanks Donna. You're right. More Christians are focusing on the needs of others. The general compass
Unity of the body has been a prayer of mine for awhile. It seems to some extent that through this ti
Thanks Scarlett. Trying to figure out the what if’s is a problematic proposition. I was raised in a
Thank you Brother RJ. I've done a bit of study on moves of the spirit in these places, and in the UK
Thanks Scarlett. There are those times when the Lord answers the sincere heartfelt prayers of many b
And to this very day, many "born again Christians" don't understand, or experience the Baptism of th
Thanks Mary Ann. There are many positive signs among believers these days. Regarding going back to t
Great post! It would be nice if we could all go back to the early church. We do not need a million d
time to ACT! Acts!
Thank you Scarlett. I do hope you start feeling better. Even though there are many voices no one els
Had to check in to see what you've been up to. I will be back and take the time to study during this
Blessings to you, my friend, friend of Jesus!
AMEN. Thanks, my friend. Blessings.
“Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” [John 2:19] yes and amen! the Word is T
Wow
RJ, this has nothing to do with prophetic signs, but it amazed me just the same. I have a friend who
Always a blessing! I remember so many old hymns but that one must have slipped by: Let's talk about
Do you remember the chorus, "Let's talk about Jesus"? That's what we do together, isn't it. And such
Thank you Linda! A day for Hosannas to the King! By the way, as you have been reading my series on t
You, know, I hadn't thought about it, but you're right. I don't think I've ever heard a sermon just
Yes. Mission accomplished indeed! The greatest mission! Ownership of the entire Universe rested upon
His timetable, whatever it is, is what it is, and it is our job to conform to it accordingly. That’s
Yes. One of the first major casualties. Common sense equates to thinking for oneself and coming up w
Thanks Linda!
I've often tried to visualize this event, especially when preparing to teach it in a class. Did He r
How exciting this all is, in retrospect! And I believe we are seeing God lining up His troops for th
Common sense is in short supply, it would seem.
Luke's writing is rich, detailed, meticulous--everything one would expect from a medical man :) Look
Thank you. Blessings.
Good thought provoking post.
Thank you, Beverley. We know that nothing surprises the Lord. He knows all and sees all. I also beli
Great post and well said. There is a purpose to all that is happening.
“You can’t argue with a man with an experience!” so true! no one can change our minds when we know b
Thanks Yvonne! I remember very early on in my walk an older brother was in an animated discussion wi
thank you RJ! "eyewitnesses who experienced the Lord’s living presence" changes everything! one tast
Love this!!!
That's great Beverley. Thank you. Luke was the perfect choice. He was made by the Lord for that very
Thank you for this informative post about the historical background of the apostle Luke. When I was
Blessings exponentially increased, to you RJ!
YES. AMEN. Thanks Yvonne. Blessings to you!
love it RJ! thank you "These are the Words of Him Who holds the seven stars [messengers for the chur
😁
Thanks for the visit. Blessings to you as well.
Welcome to the family and God Bless
Thanks for the comment. He has an infinite supply! Blessings to you.
One thing my precept study group enjoys is the importance of the feasts and their meanings. God neve
It always surprises me when someone thinks Zionism is religious. Not at all. Not even close. Well, G
AMEN. Awesome comment. Blessings to you, Yvonne, and thanks.
thank you RJ! this is so good! Now we are the spiritual tabernacle of God in Christ and Christ in us
Yeah, I think I heard about that. It only reinforces the fact that most Jews are still in a state of
I love this kind of info, and look forward to the rest of these posts. Your picture put me in mind o
Blessings to you too, brother! 😇
Amen!! Praise the Lord!!
Thank you. Much appreciation. We must be always thankful that we serve a Master who embraces the tru
Agree with you completely on this! As I read this post, I am also examining myself as to where I sta
Thanks Linda. I appreciate your contribution here. NOTHING can replace being used of the Lord for so
RJ, this is just a small detail I learned to consider working in a Christian counseling office. At s
Amen. Thanks. Be Blessed.
Keeping our eyes on Jesus.
And it makes complete sense in that context. Order, of course, like everything else, was created by
Thanks Linda. Glad it blessed you. Here is the verse you noted: Let all things be done decently and
RJ, this post got lost in a flood of other emails. In cleaning it all up earlier today, I found this
I read his book Crazy Love several years ago. I'll need to check out this other one. Thanks for the
A small group my husband and I are a part of have been discussing this very thing before it took pla
Same to you RJ.
You’re welcome, Barb. And regarding the times, we are getting there. I have been following this for
God bless you and your family!
I love the thought of being like the 1st century Christians. Back to a time when the people were the
YES! Thanks Yvonne. Many blessings to you!
Yes and Amen! thank you RJ! thank you Abba Father and Your Lamb! Our true home is IN Christ, the pla
Thank you for the blessings and I look forward to reading more of your posts.
Thanks for the visit. We live in a time now, in which what we all say we believe will have to be liv
“WE ARE IN THE EARLY STAGES OF A NATIONAL GREAT AWAKENING" I noticed this as I started to leave your
"Secure and at peace," a great blessing of God's grace no matter what's happening around us. Also, t
Thank you RJ for the promotion. Enjoy your weekend.
Thanks Mary Ann. I hope you are doing well. Blessings.
Great article ! False doctrine sure does scatter the sheep.. We even have people being taught that w
Thank you Beverley. I greatly appreciate it. Dear Readers: Please visit Beverley's blog, Becoming th
We are living in serious times and we need the wisdom and guidance of the Lord. Thank you for sharin
I definitely agree with you on that, Beverley.
It was a pleasure.
Thanks Beverley. And thank you for the FB share. Be Blessed.
If it is, it is certainly working so far.
Lovely story. I believe God has angels mingled among us every now and then to fight the evil one for
Persecution, historically, has always led to revival and the spread of the gospel. It's hard for me
Yeah, heard about that. This reminds me of a few things. It was probably about twenty years ago or s
We're thinking alike on this on, RJ. Twice in the past week, I've had nothing but interruptions as I
Thank you for the visit and the comment. Christians of all denominations must honor the example and
Thank you.
This also perfectly described a family in which a parent is narcissistic.
I was born onto the Roman Catholic Church and my family still remains staunchly Roman Catholic to th
Thanks for the comment. Of course, I know you mean that in a general sense as I am sure your mind is
Thanks Linda. Those are great prayers. I just finished another article on the subject and will be po
It's been rather amazing to me to watch how, because of modern technology, a whole, vast nation of e
Well said, RJ. Praying that the hysteria hits its high point very soon, and something resembling com
Thanks Yvonne. Be blessed.
Yes and Amen
Yeah. One thing leads to another and the next thing you know you're a happy Bible scholar.
It's fun to speak scripture, isn't it :)
AMEN Sister. Thanks. …and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understa
"Study to show thyself approved unto God, A workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing
Thanks Jo. There was a great time of expectancy in those days but no one really had the story right.
This is so true, the prophecy writers of the 70s and 80s did us no favours. It's going to get very d
Yes, but still something that must be dealt with, and pretty much the same way the Lord had to deal
Nothing changes much, does it? In blogging through the book of John, the power and intimidation used
Thanks Jacquie. Of all the things he could have said, what are the odds? Keep up the great work. Ble
What a great account, thank you for sharing your experience with us, R.J. That verse from I Peter is
Thanks Linda. When I began the series I thought it would continue into multiple parts. There’s a TON
Yes: For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For all of you who were baptized int
I did see Part 3. It's too bad people aren't reading--there is so much good info, and good answers f
Thanks for sharing
Wow, VIP clergy, I thought that we are all the same in God's eyes. What a crazy day.
Thank You! And thanks for the visit. Be Blessed.
I posted Part 3 on March 3rd: https://rjdawson.com/2020/03/03/the-end-of-the-age-in-prophecy-part-3/
Thanks. Isn't it cool how the Lord knows what will happen in a thousand years and then tells someone
Thanks Linda. I think some ministers can be self-correcting or humble enough to be teachable. Or may
Thank you. Every now and then I journey back to those early years to recount some experience or anot
I believe, sir, that you definitely encountered an angel.. incognito. Especially after reading that
More coming?
This is all of such intense interest to me. It makes me excited to see what's going to happen next :
Great story. I would love to hear more about those days.
Terry and I were just talking this morning about how sad it can be when a pastor/preacher starts out
thank you RJ! blessings right back to you! God is so Good!
AMEN. Thank you, Yvonne. Great and uplifting comment! All you have said here is true. The Lord turns
Amen! thank you RJ! thank you Jesus! When we give all the broken pieces of our shattered soul to Jes
thank you for speaking the Truth in love, blessings to you exponentially multiplied! God is glorious
Thank you. And Whoa. First let me say it is so wonderfully refreshing to hear you quote such verses
thank you RJ "Now these things happened as a warning [some did 1 Cor 10:6-10 and were 'destroyed by
Thank you. Blessings to you.
So true!! I get tired of how quickly people leap on 'evidence'.
Amen.
LOL. Yeah. Too bad for them. They should have been born later. I was raised Catholic (I left when I
I'm thankful that I got my spiritual grounding before the rise of the mega-church movement. So many
Lots of food for thought here. I will admit to loving my KJV. Everything I've memorized is from that
Thank you Linda. I value your life and ministry experience and your opinion. I’ve also seen both. I’
RJ, growing up as a preacher's kid, I met many pastors over the years. Most of them were humble, god
Thank you, Richard. These are great times we are living in. The enemy has been making great progress
Thank you so much for your comments RJ which I'm using as the intro to sharing this on my blog...
Thank you, Scarlett. I appreciate it. The Lord is Great. His example, His teachings, and the way His
"And why does God give us idiots for leaders as a form of judgment?" Wow! That stopped me right ther
Much gratitude Linda. Thank you.
RJ, I have nothing to add to this or to my previous comment. Still the same on all points, I think--
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And greatly to be praised!
That's great Linda. A great report. And GREAT is the Lord!
RJ, thank you so much for those uplifting and encouraging words. It is true that when my mind is sta
Thanks Yvonne. There are so many things I could say here and yet I am finding it hard to express my
YES. That is Biblical Truth. It is why it is so vital that we never quit. Thanks Linda.
Thank you for the comment. I’m so sorry you are suffering from this condition, Linda. Your attitude
we can't take anything of our old nature through the narrow gate of Jesus; naked are we born again o
Oh yes, it surely resonates! If nothing else, it should reassure all of us that God's promises are A
Interesting word, "stenos." Stenosis is part of what's going on in my back. The pathways of the nerv
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Very well stated RJ. Blessings to you as well.
Thank you Mary Ann. When there is no urgency regarding sin it is a dead give away, pun intended. The
Great warning! People mocked David Wilkerson's 1973 sermon but it has happened just as he said it wo
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I remember my dad teaching on Jesus birth at the perfect time in history. Roman subjugation and road
Excellent summary, Linda. Thanks. Your comment is a good refresher course on how we got here. One th
Fundamentalist preachers under whom I grew up--including my own father--have been ringing this warni
That had to bless your heart. There is great hope for the future and that includes the immediate fut
Yes. It was great. Hope yours was too. Thanks Linda.
Thanks for the explanation. Learn something new every day! Hope your day was blessed :)
Our 10-year-old grandson read this passage today at the dinner table. What a delight that God's Word
Thank you. It has certainly been a lot of work but always a labor of love. I have learned a lot. Mar
Thanks Linda. Praise the Lord for His great blessings and eternal life! Mary was definitely well-con
Very thought provoking teaching. You've obviously done a great deal of research on the subject. Than
I'm thinking that Elisabeth, mother of John the Baptist, as a much older cousin and a highly esteeme
Merry Christmas to you, as well :)
Yes. A perfect choice. And she had to somehow come to a quick understanding of this fact though her
Merry Christmas! God bless you and your family.
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Thank you Hope. Merry Christmas to you and yours also.
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A blessed Christmas to you and yours, RJ.
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Thank you Linda. May you and Terry and your family have a wonderful and joyous Christmas. Blessings.
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Merry, Merry Christmas to you and your family RJ!
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Thanks Yvonne! Merry Christmas
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Thank you for the Christmas blessing and the work you do to encourage and challenge us throughout the year. May you and your family know the blessings of Christ this Christmas and throughout the New Year.
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Thanks Donna. I appreciate it. Was blessed to discover your site this year. Keep up the good work as we move into a challenging future filled with hope. The Lord reigns.
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Yes, the Lord reigns – which is our hope.
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Amen-Amein!! Jesus-Yeshua Christ-Messiah is the REASON for the SEASON!! Sing Glory Glory Hallelujah and Maranatha Everyone!!
Love Always and Shalom, YSIC \o/
Kristi Ann
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