Blessed be the name of the Lord. [Job 1:21] God, in His mercy, took away the person who escorted me towards Him. I had no idea how my life was about to change when God began drawing me to Him in 1980. I had decades of tribulation ahead before my heavenly Father would be finished [...]
The 13 minute video about democracy at the end of this post, on The Story of Your Enslavement,¹ claims to say how we can finally become free from enslavement. It is correct in saying how we are enslaved. It does happen because of the fear of future loss and death. Most definitely, the fear of [...]
To the same measure we love our enemies is the same measure we value Christ’s love. Love is proven not by how we treat our friends, but how we treat those who oppose us. God loves those who deserve to be judged and condemned. In His eyes, we all deserve to be judged and condemned. [...]
Aspergers people are not the only ones who get manipulated and bullied. However, they are the ones it happens to the most. Why do you think that is? The power of any mind game lies in the other person not being aware of how and when they’re being played. Below is an excerpt from a [...]
Reinhold Niebuhr began saying the Serenity Prayer (in 1936?) as follows: Father, give us courage to change what must be altered, serenity to accept what cannot be helped, and the insight to know the one from the other. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway [...]
“Amazing Grace” is a Christian hymn written by English poet and clergyman John Newton (1725–1807), published in 1779. “Amazing Grace” is also a true inspirational biography drama (released in 2006) of 18th century abolitionist William Wilberforce maneuvering his way through Parliament, endeavoring to end the British transatlantic slave trade. Last weekend was the first time [...]
As wonderful as the King James Version of the Bible is, it’s not without its imperfections (no Bible translation is 100% perfect). One particular verse that provides those with a legalistic and judgmental spirit toward others to accuse innocent Christians of wrongdoing is 1Thessalonians 5:22. This is a good reason why Christians should always study [...]
This morning I woke up early thinking about theological perspectives I’ve shared which may possibly be revised. I also reflected upon the effects other Christians have had on me. It became apparent again how important it is to have checks, counter-checks, and more counter-checks¹ from multiple sources. The perspectives of many Christians flooded through my [...]
Now I understand why translating the greek verb kenow as “emptied himself” can give the wrong impression of what’s said in Philippians 2:7! The New American Standard Bible (along with other modern translations) mistranslates Philippians 2:7. So does the New International Version by translating kenow as “made himself nothing.” The King James translators gave the [...]
Who knows what they’re doing? It depends on who you ask. If you ask an unsaved person, even if he is labeled (by mankind; not God) as an expert in the field of human behavior, he may say like George K. Simon, Jr., Ph.D. does, Character disturbed people (e.g., covert-aggressive manipulators) are aware of what [...]
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