THANK YOU, JESUS, FOR 75 YEARS !
OUR FATHER
August 28, 2025 By Leave a Comment
[WHO IS IN WASHINGTON]
— OMG
— NAME IT—CLAIM IT
— SELECTIVE
— PLUS RETIREMENT
— BARTERED DEAL
— DON’T BLAME US WHEN WE
— 911
— LATER
MUNDANE – – – MAGNIFICENT
August 28, 2025 By Leave a Comment
Service in the mundane prepares for service in the magnificent—
Service in the mundane is magnificent.
“Thank God for years of obscure ministry.”—–afr.net
WHY SO INVOLVED IN POLITICS
August 23, 2025 By Leave a Comment
“I do what I have to do, so my children can do what they want to do.”
—– Florida Lt Gov Jay Collins (former Green Beret)
WARNING – – – DANGER – – – BEWARE
August 23, 2025 By Leave a Comment
“Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come.
‘Tis grace that brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.”
“Woe to you when all men speak well of you, For so did their fathers to the false prophets.”
“But those desiring to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful desires, which plunge men into ruin and destruction.”
“The love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have strayed from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”
“God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’ This is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich toward God.”
“A foolish woman is boisterous;
She says to him who lacks understanding,
‘Stolen water is sweet,
And bread eaten in secret is pleasant.’
But he does not know that the dead are there,
That her guests are in the depths of hell.”
“Keep your path far from her;
do not go near the door of her house.”
“You have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood, in striving against sin.”
“A man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.”
The Lord knows how to deliver those who are His—a Bible passage starting with “If . . .”
“If [then five verses listing dramatic punishments and deliverances, continues] then the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations.”
“The Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and He will preserve me unto His heavenly kingdom.”
Jesus told us to pray, “Our Father, . . . deliver us from evil.”
We must pray that prayer.
“Ask, and it will be given to you.”
TIME FOR ANOTHER ARTICLE GONE TO THE DOGS
August 16, 2025 By Leave a Comment
I have been very blessed with great dogs all my life, so the title is a positive tribute.
But this one has a surprise twist, that I just discovered recently, and continue to observe with my current dogs.
Some dog breeds like the border collies I have enjoyed, are known for their intelligence, and especially their relating to people.
My last two were rescues, and after a few years we certainly got closer, almost suddenly.
Then, after a few more years, we became even closer.
Indescribable, but so real, so miraculous.
This article focuses on the amazing capacity of some breeds of dogs to understand human words.
Sometimes the only limit seems to be time spent teaching a new word or phrase.
I enjoyed their sensitive, polite, effective ways of endearing me for treats from my plate.
Then I would calmly and quietly say, “That’s all”, and the dog would immediately walk away and lie down.
Now, for the first time, I have pyrenees—Goodness and Mercy, and their offspring Jojo.
Big dogs, big on love, big on 911 patrol of 32 acres, enlarged by Jojo who jumps the fence and enhances fear on the coyotes and endears herself to the neighbors.
Everything about pyrenees is BIG.
These pyrenees have a big capacity and a big need and a big demand for love and affection to match their size.
And I give it to them, and they are satisfied.
So they understand love, lots of loving.
But they don’t understand the word ‘love’.
I now observe and verify that my pyrenees actually do not learn and understand any human words—except for one word.
And they love it, love it, love it when I say that one word over and over and over while I give affection just the way they like it.
In fact, they can be lying 20 feet away (waiting for the next 911 alarm in dog code), and when I say the one word, their tale lifts off the ground.
But the word is not the same for each of them, and I often say the wrong word because they look alike.
What’s the good word(s) for my pyrenees, Goodness and Mercy ?
You guessed it—“Goodness” and “Mercy”—their names—they’ve got that down !
Simple Dogs—Loving Dogs—Profound Dogs—and I love them.
If you don’t give them enough love, the two can stand crosswise in your path until you do.
It remains to be seen if I can live out my days without another border collie.
You see, “Surely Goodness and Mercy will follow me all the days of my life.”
They’re three years old, and I’m 75.
Hmmm.
DEMONS – – – ALIVE AND ACTIVE
August 2, 2025 By Leave a Comment
The devil and his thousands of demons, evil spirits, are alive and active in this world, in our lives.
Do we believe that ?
Right now, it’s harder to deny that evil is getting worse. *
What does that look like ?
What is real about that ?
What is true about that ?
Where do we get the truth about that ?
What are we supposed to do about that
What are we going to do about that ?
How many demons are there ?
Lots.
Knowing the actual number is not all-important.
Jesus in the garden said He could call over 50,000-75,000 angels to bail Him out, but where would that have left our salvation ?
The Bible says one third of the original angels became demons, in rebellion led by satan, so there are half as many demons as angels.
What should we believe about the devil and his demons ?
We better—we must—get our information ONLY from the Bible ! ! !
How ?
Read it !
What does this bad stuff look like ?
XX- This whole world was cursed, because Adam and Eve sinned.
That tells why a bunch of bad things happen.
XX- Every one of us is capable of bad, because no one is good inside.
That tells why a bunch of bad things happen.
XX- The devil directs his demons to capitalize on the bad in the world and the bad in us, to destroy God’s plan for saving us.
It’s a life-and-death fight to the finish, and we humans are the target, the prize.
We see depravity in ourselves and our vulnerability to lies and deceit.
And over and over we see extreme evil taking control of people to do unthinkable horror—no explanation but demonic.
That tells why a bunch of bad things happen.
XX- When Jesus came to save us, the devil tried EXTRA HARD to mess it up, and demon possession was everywhere.
Any time God moves in a special, powerful way (like now in many places), the devil works harder against God and God’s people.
More Christian martyrs in 20th century than all previous combined.
That tells why a bunch of bad things happen.
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What are we supposed to do about evil and the devil and demons ?
DO NOT claim or try to deal with any of this yourself, by thinking a certain way.
We must get close to God, to connect with His power.
How ?
The Bible has the power, and the name of Jesus has the power.
When you sincerely call on Jesus, out loud, and when you say what the Bible says, out loud, because God said it and because you believe it—the devil has to leave (just like he left Jesus when Jesus quoted Scripture).
The Bible tells [us who are] Jesus followers:
++ “Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might.”
++ “Be courageous; do not fear.”
++ “Endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.”
++ “Fight the good fight of faith, and in the end receive the salvation of your souls.”
++ “Be faithful unto death, and I will give you a crown of life.”
++ “Bear each other’s burdens; and so fulfil the law of Christ.”
++ “Remember those in bonds, as though were in prison with them, and those who are being mistreated, as if you yourselves were suffering.”.”
++ “Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil, roams about as a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith.”
++ “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”
++ “Greater is He Who is in you, than he who is in the world.”
++ “They overcame by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony.”
++ “He who endures to the end—that one will be saved.”
What ARE WE GOING TO DO about the evil and the evil one and the evil ones (demons) ?
Choose today whom you will serve, one hundred percent, one or the other, all or nothing.
Choose Jesus.
Spend time with Jesus.
Spend time in the Bible.
Spend time talking with Jesus.
Spend time encouraging others who follow Jesus, and they will encourage you.
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* So they say it’s always been bad, always been evil in the world.
True, but it’s also true that the Bible says, “In the last days evil will get worse and worse.”
The Bible, and only the Bible, is true—always has been true, always will be true !
REMEMBER YOUR CREATOR NOW
July 31, 2025 By Leave a Comment
Advice to younger generation:
And,
Advice from 88-yr-old cousin to 75-yr-old:
“Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth,
Before the difficult days come,
And the years draw near when you say,
‘I have no pleasure in them.’ “
For quite some time I have realized one of the blessings of having older friends and acquaintances–
Don’t Complain—Be Thankful.
PARENTING
July 22, 2025 By Leave a Comment
Be strict enough so it means something.
Be strict enough so you can show mercy that means something.