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You know, I have really gone through a lot in the last few months or so, but 'man,' it is nice when you finally start to come out of a dry period in your Christianity, or "walk with Christ." 

You know, I really have been lately, I have been feeling as the President has been feeling.

I mean, I have been like, "Jesus am I gonna go to heaven?" 

"Maybe I should support more Democrat causes?" 

But that's what the big mystery to me has been ever since I heard that Mr. Trump was questioning his "assurance of heaven." 

Seriously, how long now has he been in Washington D.C. interacting with hundreds and thousands of Democrats and he is questioning his "Faith." 

Well, apparently, there is a big chasm in the Capitol concerning the two parties, because I would think that if he has had any meaningful contact with those Democrats, then he would've known that "Everybody, goes to heaven."

Not that it is my view, but they are all so comfortable in their "Faith," I seldom have the heart to break it to them, that "It ain't necessarily so."  

Here, let me share a few stories. Before I came to Houston, I was on the road for about five years. First as a street preacher, as I had found myself 'bounced,' by a "cult,' one winter, so I just headed to Miami Beach to preach on the streets. 

Well, I was on the street trying to preach the gospel for about two years, and then I landed a job delivering Trucks, RV's and School Buses, mostly trucks though. Well, between the streets, the trucks, the busses or my favorite the "RV'S, there for a while, I went something like five years never sleeping in the same bed over three days. 

Finally, I end up in Houston Texas, as I was picking up trucks out of Laredo, so I had moved my storage there. Well, when I was grounded from professionally driving I went where my possessions were. 

Anyway, after a few years, I was in a living situation and thought about buying a pair of house slippers.  Well, I hadn't worn house slippers since i was a kid but decided that they might be ideal for my life style then which was mostly spending hours on a computer. 

I can't remember where I bought them maybe Marshalls, but they were only twenty or thirty dollars. Nonetheless, I loved them and was wearing them all the time. 

Well, a few months ago, I noticed that the sole was separating from the upper shoe, so I decided to buy another pair. Well, those slippers have become a part of my life style. 

So, I told the Lord, I said, "Jesus, I am going to go buy another pair of slippers, but this time I want a real pair, not just some laid out at a Marshalls during Christmas Season. 

Well, first I go to Amazon, as almost everything I own has come from there, or so it seems.

They had a lot, but I was looking for a quality pair with a good discount. Then I checked Marshalls, T.J.Maxx, Sierra Trading Post and some other stores, yet I couldn't find a real quality pair with a deep enough discount. 

I even went to a few high dollar Department Stores, like Macy's and another. Sometimes they will have shoes marked down forty or so per cent off. 

Well, in searching I find an ideal pair, exactly what I was looking for, but they are normally listed as a hundred and twenty dollars at most stores. The brand was an Australian Brand and they had been a solid company as their slipers were on Amazon for 125.00, or at Macy's for 115.00. 

Link:   https://www.macys.com/shop/product/ugg-mens-ascot-moccasin-slippers?ID=2947419&swatchColor=Chestnut

Well, I never go to Posh Mark or similar online stores, such as Ebay to buy shoes, but I checked Ebay hoping to buy a new Pair at a discount. So, as I was gleaning Ebay, I come across this pair of "UGG Men's Ascot Slipper - 8"

And the picture is of a brand-new looking pair. Well, I read the description, and they wrote: 

(Tried on, worn around the house one time, otherwise new.

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So, the thing was listed: "New, with defects" and they had like five or six pictures and close ups, as well. 

Well, I am "wait a minute," then I go to Amazon, Macy's and I am backtracking comparing this one on Ebay with the others and they are the exact slipper. 

Well, the asking price was 19.59 with postage at 8.98. 

Hesitantly, I put them in my cart and check them out. Well, a few weeks later, I pick them up from my PO Box and bring them home. 

As I try the left on first, I thought, "These things are kids slippers, there is no way that my feet are going to fit in there. The same with the second shoe, nonetheless, I wasn't too disappointed as I figured all along, "There had to be a "catch" somewhere for them to sell at that price. 

So, I just threw them aside and was wondering what I was going to do with them. I believe that I had decided to just give them away. 

Well, it was a few days later, and as I am looking at them, I thought, "Well, I am already out the money I suppose I could just slit the top stitching on each side of the shoe maybe half an inch and with my shoe horn I might be able to get them on my feet, then maybe they will stretch. 

So, that's what I did, I slit the tight stitching up top, used my shoehorn to get in them and once my foot was inside the shoe they really were not too bad. 

It's been maybe a week or two and they have stretched out to the point where I don't even have to use my shoehorn anymore. 

Well, I love em, they are great slippers and are as comfortable as can be.  

The entire pair cost me 30.93 and the exact same pair on Ebay are listed as 125.00.

So, anyway as I heard Mr. Trump's statement today, I thought of my "Slippers." It is so unfortunate, but most Christians have such a wrong idea of God or of Salvation.

You see, many are exactly like those "slippers," that I ordered. they are so bound up and imagine themselves as perfect, yet they are really useless to God. 

They are like a fancy pair of plush slippers imported from across the oceans, yet they are only good for display. 

They have never had their "cords unbound," so in comparison to other slippers technically they are useless. 

This was why Mr. Trump followed his wish for eternity followed by a statement, such as, "I've been told that I'm on shaky ground," or something to that effect. 

A little while ago, I found out that I have been lied about and accused from a ministry which has been spreading these lies for over thirty years, at least. 

And during all of those years, I have only been supportive of them, but you see this is American Christianity. If they don't understand your gifting or you don't fall into their idea of what a loyal Christian to the American Church is they will do anything to keep you estranged from the "body of Christ." 

This was not what I intended to write when I had the idea this morning, but it is where the Holy Spirit has led me. 

In Part two, I will share my testimony of how I received the assurance of heaven. I didn't do it all in a second, God had to 'woo me,' into his fold until finally I gave in completely. 

Nonetheless, when I was finally brought into the "Body of Christ," I never placed myself above all other Christians believing that only my family or my crowd was going to heaven and everybody else who didn't see things my way was going to hell. 

Lastly, I would like to say that whether we wish to recognize it or not, there has been a great "Matriarchal" influence upon the American church in developing many of its leaders. 

Perhaps, this shouldn't have been so. You see, there are some "Sins," which are more typically exercised by the female persuasion in the church. Actually now, they have become so prevalent that they are no longer reserved for just the Widows, which Paul talked about.

No, there are many men who are much worse than the lonely widow today. 

I recall another time where I came to a certain ministry which was led by a matriarchal woman for years or who had a whole lot of influence within the family. I had just been diagnosed with "cancer" and as I entered a prayer line where she was praying for people, she says to me out loud, "Is that a flask of whiskey in your back pocket young man?" 

It was a water bottle which I always carry into a worship service because when I sing boisterously in order to operate in the gifts of the Holy Spirit my throat can become very dry. 

As well, I never drank whiskey when I was a student in Bible School. I didn't drink anything because I had promised the school that so long as I was a student I would abstain from any alcohol.

Nonetheless, I had not seen this woman for probably twenty years, and it was only one time when her husband was a guest speaker, at a Bible School which I walked out of during my second year.

And again, I do not harbor any unforgiveness, or the like for these "incidents," of our American "Saints," yet since they are all so glorified as being "Perfect," I think that the church ought to hear a few 'truths,' concerning these who you have made into "Idols of perfection." Preachers are just human beings.

Nonetheless, just as Mr. Trump is constantly lied about, slandered and besmirched by those believing themselves to be "Holy," I would be more concerned about their "salvation," rather than his, if I were him.

But can you imagine that?

You are just diagnosed with Cancer, so you go to a church to receive divine Prayer and the "Leader," says to you, "I have heard the gossip and slander about you, to this day none of us have forgotten YOU, is that a bottle of WHISKEY in your back pocket. 

Hey, why don't one of you nine hundred members of the congregation which are meeting here tonight, go check that man's back pocket." 

Nevertheless, apparently during all that time I was the focus or my imagined "sins," had been the focus of these exclusive "Christians" who had kept the gossip, slander and hatred going for a few decades. Mostly it was due to jealousy because I operated in the "gifts of the Spirit," in which none of them had ever heard about.   

Nevertheless, all of that gossip and slander was not solely on the part of the women as there were men who were just as happy to spread the fodder. 

...to be continued.

1 Timothy 5:13     New Living Translation

13 And if they are on the list, they will learn to be lazy and will spend their time gossiping from house to house, meddling in other people’s business and talking about things they shouldn’t.

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An after thought:

You know, many people feel that I am a very hard individual with little feelings for other people. Nevertheless, I just contend that there are many times where my actions may seem abhorrent to church societal mores, yet I feel them very justified in God. 

You see, one of the problems in Christendom that I became aware of in my early years, was this obsession with Christians to "not talk about the errors in the church." 

And one of the most erroneous sins of the church by implementing this practice has been to immortalize particular men and women that the church can "canonize," as Saints. 

Mere mortals ought not to be "canonized," into Sainthood. 

"Well, gee John, why not we ought not to do that?" 

Because you are taking the "Glory" of God and you are giving it to men. In other words, you are making "man," into the idols in which the Pagans have 'worshipped,' for ages. 

You know, the other day I wrote about a Matriarch in the "Church." I believe that I said it had been over twenty years since I had even had any contact with her, but then I remembered that I use to attended Brother Hagin's Campmeetings for years up in Tulsa. Well, any way I came to this new city, was dianosed with Cancer, and thought that I would humble myself and seek Prayer from a '"Stream," of charismatic's in which I once had strong ties with.  

Well, thinking about the incident yesterday and today, I believe that the Lord clarified the purpose of me being "pointed out," as some street alcoholic in front of a congregation purposely by this woman. 

You see, the charismatic churches have never liked or agreed with anything I have preached or taught in my writings. I am very controversial because I only write about "truths." 

Therefore, I believe that this woman thought that if she could embarrass me in front of a thousand or so of her congregation then that would cast great doubt on my credibility, lest someone in the congregation happened to come across my writings. 

Also, I do not doubt that she was making it clear that she would not be welcoming me into their church. She was apart of a large Mega-church in this huge new city, I just landed in. 

Nonetheless, my point is that although I had left that "Stream," twenty to thirty years earlier, obviously I must have been a daily or weekly topic of conversation for the leaders and especially for the women leaders.  (Gossip, gossip, gossip, need I say more?)

So, in other words, these good Christian brothers and sisters obviously had myself as the topic of their conversation for what? Maybe twenty to thirty years, though, when I came back to repent for "walking away from my calling," Kenneth Hagin, Oral Roberts and a few other true men of God had encouraged these 'worldly or fleshly,' Christians to forgive this "Prodigal Son." 

Well, a lot of good that did...

So, anyway, I point this out because even today when there are times in my life where I have fallen to the "sins," of pornography or other demons, such as an occasional night of over-indulging in an extra glass of wine or two, or having a few beers, (God forbid) I am not treated as any other Christian. 

And although. while existing through my almost five decades of living as a Christian, nonetheless, In "truth," for the last maybe fifteen years, I can do this but a few dozen times of a year, yet, nevertheless, the "Good Brethren," will label myself as a homeless unredeemable street alcoholic who should only be ignored in the "body of Christ." 

Therefore, I have never ever been encouraged in ministry or given a dime for a coffee, by those, "you know," good Charismatics which "walk," as once Enoch walked.

And Although, I have lived a life in isolation of the "Body of Christ," because most churches have rejected me on the "fact," that I will not concede to the belief of " legalistic Tithing, and have always lived in the light and encouraged the rest of the leaders to do the same, I am thought of  as "Anathema." 

Okay, let's just be honest tonight.

Constantly, I hear many in the churches calling out to the Lord for Him to release "Barabbas." 

I mean, you cannot imagine the many churches or ministries in which I have walked in the door, yet are shunned, ostracized from, cursed, ignored, and even come into confrontations where those "leaders," do not wish for me to even "worship," God in their congregations. 

You see, there are so many who are afraid to death that through the operation of the Holy Spirit working through me, then perhaps, one of their congregants might happen to learn of myself or of my writings which are normally anti traditionalist for those created solely to benefit the Clergy. 

Well, what I am trying to say, is that today in the charismatic church there are individuals who do not welcome me into their churches to "worship," the Lord.

You see, some like to cast me in the role of a sinner so disgustedly rancid that God would never have anything to do with me. 

Yes, this is how many portray me to their fellowships or congregations.  

I mean, I never have gone into a church with the intention of drawing any converts away from those pastors or leaders who are sponsoring the ministry. No, as the Lord Jesus is my witness, when I walk into a congregation to "worship," my motives have always been pure in that they are only to personally "worship," my God, to humble myself in asking forgiveness from God, or to partake in the communal function of sharing in his body and blood. 

Nevertheless, many leaders believe that those properties are theirs and they have a "right," to cast me out or to not let me enter because of my many "Sins." 

And for the most part "those," sins which I have experienced that they have held toward me over the years, are imagined by their constant "gossip and slander," which is so celebrated in the American Church.

You see, most believe that they have to first give me 'absolution,' before I am worthy to lay myself before God in deep repentance or to participate in one of their "worship," events.

Seriously, I am constantly treated as if I was "Anathema" in the eyes of God by the leaders of the American Church.  

You see, these are how most leaders wish to portray myself. 

You ask WHY?

It's because of my controversial writings. 

Just as it was with a few other fellows who I am thinking about in former times. 

But, it has nothing to do with my "sins," as they will gladly accept any leader who can grow their "coffers," and who have committed even worse sins against their brothers and sisters in the "body of Christ." 

Nonetheless, you would be surprised to learn of the many leaders who believe that you are trespassing on "my property," and only I have the right to judge as to who may participate in the "Act of Worship," and who may not. 

Well, this is just one of the reasons why God has been so displeased with the "American Church." 

You see, these Pastors and Leaders don't understand that when you besmirch my name, ostracize myself from a part of the "Body of Christ," then you are doing that to the Holy Ghost. It has been recognized by many over the years, that when I "worship," generally the gifts of the Holy Spirit will operate in my ministry. 

But many will tell God, "I don't want that man worshipping in my church, as he is too controversial by the things that he writes." Or, "I don't like what he preaches. I don't want that man in my church because what if any of MY disciples happen to read his 'wisdom' authored from heaven. "

"Then MY PEOPLE are likely to split their "Tithe," and to share that with someone in need." 

Jesus "don't you understand that he is "Anathema," to ninety-five per cent of your church leaders in America?"  

And Jesus, replies, "What you do to the least of these my brethren you are doing it to me." 

Well, could I show you some real sinners?

I happened to glean this the other day. 

But, I'll be honest with you, I just hate those so called "righteous," who do not speak in tongues; therefore, they go after groups which do.

The following is an expose of a couple of ladies who are prime examples of those kinds of Christians. 

Here I tuned them on yesterday and was "shocked," by the alleged "lies" that they were telling concerning "Kenneth Copeland's ministry." 

Why, as I was watching it, I thought, "Why if I was Mr. Copeland, I would get me a couple of good lawyers and sue those young women for liable." 

Please watch the video from index around 105 through 129 or somewhere around there.

It's only nineteen minutes or so, but it shows you just how criminal some of our so-called congregants are. 

Why, I'll bet these two people were never shunned, ostracized or banished from a congregation.

Well, my "sins" have never reached such status as these individuals, yet I am not welcomed, but in a few congregations. 

I really don't understand it; those people are treated as heroes in the charismatic circles, and I am treated as a heretic? 

Why is that?

1 Corinthians 4:8-13    New Living Translation

8 You think you already have everything you need. You think you are already rich. You have begun to reign in God’s kingdom without us! I wish you really were reigning already, for then we would be reigning with you. 9 Instead, I sometimes think God has put us apostles on display, like prisoners of war at the end of a victor’s parade, condemned to die. We have become a spectacle to the entire world—to people and angels alike.

10 Our dedication to Christ makes us look like fools, but you claim to be so wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are so powerful! You are honored, but we are ridiculed. 11 Even now we go hungry and thirsty, and we don’t have enough clothes to keep warm. We are often beaten and have no home. 12 We work wearily with our own hands to earn our living. We bless those who curse us. We are patient with those who abuse us. 13 We appeal gently when evil things are said about us. Yet we are treated like the world’s garbage, like everybody’s trash—right up to the present moment.

2 Corinthians 11:16-25     New Living Translation

Paul’s Many Trials

16 Again I say, don’t think that I am a fool to talk like this. But even if you do, listen to me, as you would to a foolish person, while I also boast a little. 17 Such boasting is not from the Lord, but I am acting like a fool. 18 And since others boast about their human achievements, I will, too. 19 After all, you think you are so wise, but you enjoy putting up with fools! 20 You put up with it when someone enslaves you, takes everything you have, takes advantage of you, takes control of everything, and slaps you in the face. 21 I’m ashamed to say that we’ve been too “weak” to do that!

But whatever they dare to boast about—I’m talking like a fool again—I dare to boast about it, too. 22 Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they descendants of Abraham? So am I. 23 Are they servants of Christ? I know I sound like a madman, but I have served him far more! I have worked harder, been put in prison more often, been whipped times without number, and faced death again and again. 24 Five different times the Jewish leaders gave me thirty-nine lashes. 25 Three times I was beaten with rods. Once I was stoned. Three times I was shipwrecked. Once I spent a whole night and a day adrift at sea.

Last Postscript: 

Allow me to add, that I have never set up a web site to consistently tell tales of gossip and slander against any of my brethren. Nonetheless, if the behavior is so insane by these leaders, I will expose them for the sake of the 'body of Christ,' and the purpose normally is to stop these "trends," or "heretical," patterns to further spread in the church. And even though, I am made "Privy," by discernment or other means, of the behaviors of our leaders, I don't set up my "lemonade stand," on "You Tube," to feed my need to spread tales. 

Do you see what I am saying?

Nor do I get with my 'Fellows," and constantly bring an individual down because he preaches opposite to my "chosen specialties," such as manipulating the masses. 

Nonetheless, apparently, gossip and slander is a daily sin amongst the Charismatic Leaders in the American church. 

I guess, you could call it "the Great American Church Leadership Pastime." 

There is a fine line between malicious gossip and just being concerned with the over all "Church of the Lord Jesus Christ." 

And lastly, as God is my witness, I have never ever coerced or manipulated a dime from any individual for the purpose of "building my ministry." Therefore, in comparison to all other ministries mine is especially unique. Nonetheless, my "sins," are considered to be solely "unique," as well, as if they have never been "committed" by any other human being in history, and least not by any "Clergy." 

Yes, these same "sins," which I am openly confessing once again that have been "struggles," in my life.

Could someone please explain to me, how that "principle," works in the "kingdom of God?" 

Music Link:     https://youtu.be/SMJZR6dPvJw

Controversial link:      https://youtu.be/w_jg2gerMig 

Part two, coming soon: My testimony of how I finally became a Christian with an assurance of going to heaven.

 Recently, I have been coming clean and acknowledging my sins in my writings. Well, just a few minutes ago, I felt an urge by the Holy Spirit to confess another. 

You see, I have this habit of "Sarcasm," whenever I write about one of our preachers, I can't help but allow this "sarcastic," nature to come out of me. 

Here let me give you an example: Yesterday, I happened to write about two ladies on a "You Tube," clip which had been reporting on a major "Prosperity," ministry, so I suggested that my readers ought to tune in to hear the alleged lies they were telling. The truth is that I was being very sarcastic. 

I have witnessed this kind of behavior by these same minister's for almost forty years. This is why I have always been against such ministries operating within the "Body of Christ."

Unfortunately, as well, one of the saddest things to me, has been how that the rest of the church has contributed this same behavior to a man named Kenneth Hagin. I sat under Kenneth Hagin in Bible School, I have listened to his preaching in hundreds of other sermons. 

No, there is a difference in the way in which he operated and taught and the way that these so-called followers of his have twisted the teachings of Dr. Hagin, as they have. 

Kenneth Hagin preached and taught on the "Principles, and the laws of God," concerning Biblical finances. 

Nevertheless, what these men have done is that they have mastered, "The Art of the Steal." 

Personally, with all of the books in which they all "aggressively market," I have been surprised that no one hasn't jumped upon that opportunity and used that as a title for another of their hundreds of books they peddle.

But this is what these modern day "Prosperity Preachers," have done. Instead of teaching how that God had given those laws to benefit mankind, they have taken those laws and used them in order to control or to deceive many believers into contributing to their very lucrative ministries or personal fortunes. 

I challenge all of these strict Christians who are so anti Prosperity to listen to a few of Kenneth Hagin's sermons. 

And I am not suggesting this to convert you to "Prosperity teaching," I am simply suggesting that if you seriously compare Dr. Hagin's teachings to what some of these monsters have made of them, then you wouldn't all be condemning a very gentle and sincere man, such as Kenneth Hagin. 

He was also though, a very stern man and I can guarantee you that if he were here today and was able to see what or how these so-called disciples of his "teachings" have done with them then he would be somewhere in a corner creating some good "horse whips." 

No, many of these men have twisted the scriptures so, but they are too weak to admit that they are the author of these manipulative teachings which they use to "confuse," and rob the elderly, the gullible and the naive in many cases. 

As I have stated, I have watched this go on in the church for decades and one of the worst is a minister out of Florida. In my years, as a Christian observing this man's 'bedside manner," with the flock, I have seriously considered it almost criminal. 

I mean, this man has no shame in the means and the ways in which he openly manipulates all who walk through his ministry doors. 

Again, I have watched him for well over thirty years, but during that time the American church through these men have produced hundreds and thousands of disciples who sincerely believe that these are the patterns in which "ministers," ought to practice, and to operate under for the benefit of their flock. 

It is very sick, as some don't even realize that they are working on behalf of the devil, not Jesus.

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Well, they are confused. None have sense enough to at least read the teachings of Jesus.

No where does he encourage you to manipulate the Elderly, the infirm or the individuals who are considered the "Poor," whether in 'spirit,' or just in finances. 

How true the "word of God," in Acts, when the apostle prophesied:

AI Overview

The scripture where the Apostle Paul prophesied about "grievous wolves" entering the flock is found in the New Testament book of Acts, chapter 20, verse 29 (Acts 20:29). In this verse, Paul warns the Ephesian elders that after his departure, savage wolves would come in among them and not spare the flock. 

Full Verse (KJV):

Acts 20:29: "For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock". 

Key Context:

Who: The Apostle Paul was speaking to the elders of the church in Ephesus. 

When: This was during his farewell address to them in Miletus. 

What: He was preparing them for the future, warning of internal threats from false teachers who would come in after his departure. 

Why: The purpose was to encourage the elders to remain watchful and to guard the flock against spiritual deception and corrupting influences from within the church itself.   

I mean, here it is right in the scriptures, yet the American church instead of being on the lookout for them, has immortalized many as if they were modern day Saints. 

Next, I am expecting Martin Scorsese, to begin a new season in the late fall on "Today's Modern-Day Saints." 

"GEEESH! 

What is wrong with the church in these last few decades?

Can we really be that "stupid" for goodness sakes? 

Apparently so!

This is why the church needs to be "REFORMED," unto the direct teachings of JESUS!

Let's begin with the "Sermon on the Mount." 

Music Link:       https://youtu.be/DFlBh-bF50w

More clarification to appease their devils:

Authors note: When I say that I indulge maybe twenty times a year, I was not talking about drinking to excess. I was talking about the simple fact of enjoying a few glasses of wine or a few beers. My intent wasn't to suggest that I drink to excess every time that I drink, so that it becomes "sinful." Nevertheless, maybe it is a little more than that, but my point is that I do not habitually need to drink alcohol nor do I. I am just trying to be honest and, in the light, nonetheless, the Lord has instructed us to "let our yes be yes, and our no to be no."

In other words, he was telling his disciples, you do not need to appease your accusers, because they are like the "poor," they will always be right there with you. 

He also reminded them that if they did this to me, then surely, they will do it to you.  

AI Overview

The accusation that Jesus was a "winebibber" (or drunkard) appears in the Bible in Matthew 11:19 and its parallel passage, Luke 7:34. The criticism came from His opponents who contrasted Him with the ascetic John the Baptist, calling Jesus a "gluttonous man and a winebibber" because He ate and drank with various people, including those considered outcasts. 

Here's a look at the verses: 

Matthew 11:19 (KJV):.

"The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!"

Luke 7:34 (KJV):

"The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!"

This accusation highlights the differing lifestyles and the criticism Jesus faced from some religious leaders of His time. They used the contrast between John the Baptist's austerity and Jesus' more convivial approach to discredit Him. 

Lastly, I recently have decided to root out all drinking in my life, as I am getting older and it has a way of distracting me from fulfilling purpose in God. 

8-23-2025

For some friends:

Today, I woke up a little late and was checking my Email. Well, I don't always do things such as this, but I have always thought of the Getty's as friends of mine. 

So, today I got an Email from them inviting me to participate in a tribute to John MacArthur. 

Nonetheless, I gleaned the thing and then deleted it. Well, perhaps, I shouldn't have done that so fast because I felt as if the Lord would have me to post it, so more individuals would be notified. 

Well, I was just scanning 'You Tube," and I believe that it was scheduled for today, as I just saw a speaker and the title John Macarthur Memorial. 

So, anyway, there is no sense for me to post the notification, I thought, until I remembered that small added notification at the bottom of the Email. 

Apparently, immediately after the service they are going to sponsor a "Let's Pretend they are Charismatic's," Turkey Shoot. 

Well, again, unfortunately, I didn't get the directions or times, or anything.

 Nonetheless, I feel as if I ought to let the mourners know. 

Well, if you were to go to "The Getty website," or perhaps, that guy Kirk Cameron's which I don't even have that, I'm sure that you could get the times and directions and all of that stuff. 

No need to thank me, you guys!

I hope that it is a big success!

Or wait, did I dream that......

Psalm 116:15    New King James Version

15 Precious in the sight of the Lord

Is the death of His saints.

Added Late Saturday Night: 

Well, we have another quandary this weekend. You see, last week, I slept through a Pastor's sermon, so late Sunday night, the judges ruled in favor of giving the "Best Sunday Sermon Award," to a preacher which preached his sermon a few days earlier, though I did listen to it on Sunday. Therefore, technically he had every right to receive the prize, since he was judged that day for the sermon.

Nonetheless, our judges can be real sticklers. 

Well, here it is a week later, and I just listened to a sermon this week for "Best Sunday Sermon," though it will be given according to judges though pastor which spoke it was in Australia. 

So, you see the quandary that I am in?

It is not even Sunday here, but still nine o clock, PM, Saturday, so technically since the judges have ruled again a little prematurely, then most likely I will have to award another Pastor the real, "Best Sunday Sermon Award" tomorrow. 

Also, I was hoping that I might pick up a good sermon from a "Tribute Ceremony," going on this weekend, but I'm not sure they would be that welcoming, as I most likely would be a little late and things. 

Anyway, the following is a link for the "Best Sunday Sermon," yet it was really given on Saturday. 

Perhaps there will be an even greater sermon tomorrow or at least "just as good," a one?

That way we will have another abnormal weekend where there are two awarded. 

Best Sunday Sermon, maybe:     https://youtu.be/uZJNixkpk-I

8-24-2025     07:00 PM

Well, I slept almost the whole day and around five got up. So, since promising for a "Best Sunday Sermon Award," for the day, I ask God what I was going to do. 

Like, I am, "Well where do you want me to start watching Lord, which service?"

So, as I was flicking around "You Tube," I kept coming on Jim Cymbola's church. Then I felt as if the Lord said, "listen to Jim's preaching." 

Well, I listened and 'hands down," it has to be one of the best sermons that I have heard on "The Holy Spirit."

So, that's it, I am going to probably watch some of "Buffy, the Vampire Slayer," for the rest of the day. 

Therefore, without further ado, may I present the "Best Sunday Sermon" for 8-24-2025:

Link:    https://youtu.be/UnBeM68raj4

8-25-2025

Following from "Google:"

AI Overview

The scripture is found in the Gospel of John, chapter 5, verse 19 (John 5:19), where Jesus states, "The Son can do nothing by himself; he does only what he sees the Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does". 

This passage is part of Jesus' defense when he was challenged for healing on the Sabbath, explaining that his work mirrored his Father's ongoing work. He emphasized that his actions and words were not his own but were in perfect alignment with the Father's will and deeds. 

John 5:19    New Living Translation

19 So Jesus explained, “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself. He does only what he sees the Father doing. Whatever the Father does, the Son also does.

8-25-2025

3:45 AM

It's three thirty six AM, Monday morning and I just got through listening to another sermon from Sunday. 

Well, my goodness, this one was so good, I was thinking about revoking one of yesterday's "Best Sunday Sermons," and substituting this one. 

Nonetheless, then I remembered that I didn't listen to it during the 24 hour period which would have made it eligible. Also, it had something like twenty "Stuck POOP," commercials which can be very distracting from the message. Nevertheless, I am going to "post," it anyway. 

Try not to think about all the "poop," though which is included in the massage for some reason? 

Okay!

Link:      https://youtu.be/9g9Ew5XdhRE

8-25-2025     3:00 PM

In keeping with my theme of the Holy Spirit, I really felt as if the Lord would have me post this brand-new song. 

I hope that it doesn't offend anybody. (Not really, it would probably do you good if you were offended by the Holy Spirit, many of you deserve it.)

Link:      https://youtu.be/nsvpZKFZV9I

8-26-2025 (in a few minutes)

No apologies!

You know, I would never particularly promote a secular cause because these sites are dedicated to strictly Christian concerns. 

Nevertheless, when I heard that the President offered his opinion on the matter of a restaurant having mixed feelings on "woke," issues, well I just felt compelled to add mine. 

Why, it was just earlier in the day where I learned from a Democrat that all of humanity involved with Christianity has been based on the beliefs of Democrats and their DEI doctrines.

I did not know that!

So, anyway, I decided to go ahead and to give my opinion on the Cracker Barrel dilemma which has temporarily shut down the government or society, at least. 

Thank goodness, for the announcement of Taylor Swift and that other guy getting married else the country would still be talking about Cracker Barrel.  

Nevertheless, of all the talk in the past couple of weeks concerning Cracker Barrel, none have mentioned the richness of having such a restaurant on our highways spread across the Nation. As an individual who has lived on the road for years, mostly driving or delivering trucks, there was never a greater feeling than when I had the opportunity to stop and eat a delicious meal at Cracker Barrel. I don't care if it was morning or night, I truly enjoyed the place. During one of the last years on the road, they even started opening for breakfasts which were delicious country meals. 

And though, I am not one normally concerned with aesthetics, I was always concerned with getting a real good and healthy meal while on the road. Generally, they were good for parking as well, as sometimes in a truck, RV, or bus it can be hard to find parking at many restaurants. 

Unfortunately, I have pretty much been stuck in Houston, so it has been a few years since eating at one of my favorites all time restaurants. 

My Mother was from Southern Indiana, and one of her dishes which she cooked was a Chicken and Dumplings dish. Well, later as an adult and even working in the food industry I have seen "Chicken and Dumplings," but not in the fashion of my mother's old dish. I recall her prepping the dumplings and she would make the dough out of flour and then roll with a rolling pin. 

Man, those things were delicious. 

Well, imagine my surprise when the first time I ate in a "Cracker Barrel," and they came out with momma's old "Chicken and Dumpling" dish.  I mean, just like momma used to make.

My other favorite was their "Lemon Pepper Grilled Rainbow Trout," dish, need I say anymore?

Nevertheless, the other favorite thing which they did was that they always served their entrees with two sides of the most delicious side dishes, and a bread option for which I always chose the "Corn Bread," while many times saving it for a snack later. 

AI Overview

Yes, Cracker Barrel still offers the fresh trout platter on its menu. It's officially called the "Lemon Pepper Grilled Rainbow Trout" and features two seasoned fillets grilled with lemon and pepper. 

It is served with two classic sides of your choice and buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins. Cracker Barrel sources the rainbow trout from fresh spring water. 

AI Overview

Yes, Cracker Barrel still offers their famous Chicken and Dumplings on both the lunch and dinner menus. They are known for their homestyle Southern food, and the Chicken and Dumplings are a popular dish at Cracker Barrel.

Here are some recipes for Chicken and Dumplings that you can try at home: ...

Well, I just had to offer my opinion, as well. Sometimes, I wonder if the President and I were accidently separated at birth as twins, since our dislikes and likes or so similar. 

And I even like Taylor Swift just as the President does, maybe even a little more.

What a news day!

The Masters Seminary

You know, earlier today I was curious to see the results of a Turkey Shoot, that I believe was held at some church in California. So, anyway, I started visiting various ministries and religious sites, when I happened to "land," at a Seminary Chapel Service from "The Master's Seminary."

Well, these people are not 'charismatic,' and in many cases are 'agin,' anyone who professes to be a Christian, yet speaks in tongues, or operates with the help of the Holy Spirit's giftings, or so, it has been alleged. 

Nonetheless, I just felt as if "since I am here, it couldn't hurt to see what they do teach in that "place."   

And although I am reluctant to admit that I actually 'monitored' a class from there, that's what I did. 

Nonetheless, after listening to the whole teaching, I don't believe that they have 'indoctrinated,' me, as might be expected from a number of other Christians. 

No, quite frankly, I thought the sermon was quite in line with what most of us 'charismatics' believe. 

A "little strange," I thought.

Nevertheless, what really shocked me, however, is that I have always heard that they are against "Modern Day Apostles," as well?

So, after the sermon, I told the Lord, "Lord, for a group, so against the belief in 'modern day apostles,' why does it appear as if they are glorifying the office and encouraging their students to 'model,' the apostolic lifestyle, as this speaker kept modeling Paul the apostle?"

I swear, I will never understand "American Christianity."

Best Chapel Sermon to date:       https://youtu.be/ShO4dlrDu9g

"Oh, and lest I forget, I loved the 'worship,' sometimes 'worship,' can bring a stronger sense of the 'Holy Ghost.'"

Well, that's what we use to call him!

Boo!

John 16:12-15    New King James Version

12 “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. 14 He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you. 15 All things that the Father has are Mine. Therefore I said that He will take of Mine and declare it to you.

(I don't know what these following passages have to do with the price of potatoes, but I felt led to post them?)

Exodus 7:8-12    New King James Version

8 Then the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying, 9 “When Pharaoh speaks to you, saying, ‘Show a miracle for yourselves,’ then you shall say to Aaron, ‘Take your rod and cast it before Pharaoh, and let it become a serpent.’ ” 10 So Moses and Aaron went in to Pharaoh, and they did so, just as the Lord commanded. And Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh and before his servants, and it became a serpent.

11 But Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers; so the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments. 12 For every man threw down his rod, and they became serpents. But Aaron’s rod swallowed up their rods.