HYMNS, SONGS, SHORT CHORUSES

Just some thoughts on an oft discussed topic in the community of church-goers:

Church-goers have, for some years, been very vocal about worship styles, worship teams, worship leaders and most of all, about the music referred to as “praise and worship” music.   Setting aside some of those very strong opinions, feelings, and arguments, let us consider the "argument" I just recently heard again:  “Today’s praise and worship" music speaks TO God while most of the old hymn...
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THOUGHTS / QUOTES GLEANED FROM H. Foote

Garnered from 'Alone' by Horton Foote

I define my ministry by my gifts and talents. Jesus defines my ministry by what I can’t do.Bold faith is offensive to the stationary!I do not have the luxury of reducing my assignment to what I do well.Many become satisfied with knowledge and stop short of a divine encounter.We’ve been given the privilege to confront the impossible — it’s the nature of the Christian life.We need the faith of the unbeliever!Everything about us is designe...
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Thoughts on healing

Thinking about healing…[This is not meant to be a theological discussion, an attempt to cover the topic or engender argument.  What follows are just personal thoughts.]

We pray for healing for ourselves and our loved ones because

• Sickness is inconvenient; it keeps us from going and doing what we want and Limits our pleasure.• Sickness is expensive with or without insurance and many literally cannot afford the best treatment, or any treatment beyond the ER.• Sickness is pai...
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hypocrisy Defined

The practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform.  It is pretense, dishonestly, and may be an indicator of moral depravity.

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Attitude Matters FAR MORE THAN YOU THINK!

     It strikes me that the single most significant contribution anyone can make to life is contained in their attitude.  (And you thought I was going to say it is 'knowing Jesus Christ'.)  The greatest single contribution any of us can make in life is that of having and projecting a positive and caring attitude.     Why, you may ask, do I not say the single most significant contribution anyone can make in life is 'knowing Jesus Christ'?  Because many claim to know him and...
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A Fable of our time

A Fable of  Another Kingdom      Once upon a time in a kingdom far away the people grew tired of their monarch and decided to get together and see if they could, by popular decree, cause the old king to step down.  According to the laws of their land if enough of the people were in agreement they could choose a new king. And so it was. It then seemed quite natural that several of the populace would desire to become the ruler of this faraway but very powerful kingdom. Since...
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Abortion - Child Sacrifice - Genocide

      For most of us this is nothing short of demonic activity.  Others, still very pro-life, do not see the demonic, just the “unthinkable” murder of the preborn.  Either way, it is a senseless holocaust – genocide, mass murder.

      As pro-lifers, regardless of our religious persuasion, we have banded together to bring an end to this genocide, not just within the borders of our country, but worldwide. How, you might well ask, can this “putting an end to” be accomplished?

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The Parable of the Lamp

A certain man received a most wonderful gift.  The gift, which was delivered unboxed and unwrapped, was a genuine Aladdin’s Lamp complete with genuine lamp spirit. Moreover, the spirit was prepared to grant all the man’s good and unselfish wishes.  The man was overcome with joy and for many months used his lamp, freely and spontaneously, to meet many of the pressing needs of his household and his community.  Consequently, the man and his beautiful lamp were a great source ...
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And hopefully remembered!

Life is often much like a fishbowl.  We swim around with our "tribe" and have no clue who is watching.  We pride ourselves (sometimes) on our good works and consider our lives at least somewhat sacrificial.  Sacrifice and humility are very much alike in that if we notice OUR OWN, we probably need a do-over.  Don't make it about yourself.

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We are what we think, speak and do

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Violent Prayer?

There are those pro-choice individuals, some of whom are crusaders, some politicians, some educated and some not so much.  Some just like carrying a banner for one liberal (and sometimes evil) cause or another.  Many of them (maybe even most) seem to have a mantra regarding prayer:  It “incites violence”.  EVEN SILENT PRAYER!  

 Well, I’m so glad that so many are so 'respectful' of prayer!   I reckon one must first believe in prayer before one can be afraid of prayer.  

 So,

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Who is afraid of the silent prayer?

This is in reference to yesterday's post (Under Updates).  Just think about the silent prayers of one lone woman who stood quietly outside an abortion clinic.  Laws (in the UK) have been passed to stop "demonstrations" by pro-life individuals and groups within so many feet/meters of abortion facilities.  Such demonstrations include "prayer".  Apparently "Prayer" was never specified as to how one might be praying so that silent prayer is as offensive as audible prayer and i

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THE MAN ON THE MIDDLE CROSS

With reference to the Book of Luke (Holy Bible), chapter 23, verses 42=43.  So simple, so profound.https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bpynNhVaI-c

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CHILD SACRIFICE

"HOW COULD anything so gruesome as child sacrifice, so morally abhorrent, and so obviously contrary to all that undergirds human existence be embraced and practiced by any people or nation?"Cahn, Jonathan. The Return of the Gods (p. 89). Charisma House. Kindle Edition. 

I highly recommend this book!  More than that, I am asking you to please read it! It is an eye-opener.  

Note:  Abortion is a form of child sacrifice.  Just give that some thought!

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