This blog is about the daily struggles of a sinner working on his faith.

Friday, May 30, 2025

Forgivness For All...

 Here we are again, another Friday and guess what it's raining.  I am Thankful for it all though.  Forgivness is a rough subject in some ways for me.  OHHHH I ask for forgivness daily, but I have to also forgive others and this is where it gets difficult for me.  Without Forgivness in your life God will only see a Hardened Heart and he won't have that.  There is one particular person in my life that I need to forgive, that would be my ex wife.  I don't use the word hate lightly when it come to an individual, but unfortunantely I hated her for what she did to me.  No pitty party here and I'm not going to get specific either, but just trust me she had earned that hatred or at least I thought so.  Spoiler alert, I once again am wrong in thinking that.  Jesus showed me a better way.  God's Grace has now shown me the error in my ways and thoughts.  When I take a step back and look at what the Plan has done for me because of my previous relationship and my Incredible, Amazing, Wife Amy and our life together now it has opened my eyes.  Changed my perspective on things.  Without my past I would'nt be the person I am today.  God's Plan is always Perfect and on His schedule.  I have started praying for her salvation and I have told God that I forgive her.  My next step is I need to tell her myself.  That will not be easy, but I have the ability to do so because Jesus has my back.  Forgivness in your life may be similar or entirely different, but you still have to be able to let that hate, anger, frustration go.  Once you start showing others Grace and Forgivness you are breaking those chains with the help of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.  God will lighten your burden but you have to put in some work as well.  People will say horrible things, treat you badly, words can hurt if you allow them to.  Families will fight and have disagreements as well.  Some of the biggest fights I have witnessed or been part of almost always revolve around family.  Actions speak louder than words.  Show Everyone, especially family, Grace, Love, Patience, and Forgiveness.  You only have a limited time here on Earth, tomorow could be too late.  Have Faith in God and Jesus that they will show you how to Forgive and Love the way Jesus Loves you.  Forgivness For All is necessary to change a person's life in this crazy world, Maybe yours.  

Thursday, May 29, 2025

What is a Church???

 When you are raised in a family that attended church on Sundays it was something that you did because you were told to.  Attending church became routine, and then there was usually a good dinner afterwards.  Later on in life you are still going but don't really understand what a church really is.  Is a Church a building or it's people??  I never thought about this until recently in my life.  A building is just a building, but a church is a gathering of like minded people who try their best to walk the straight and narrow.  Here's the crazy part, no matter how much you try sin will happen.  We are all sinners.  A church is then all these people who love and care for you and will help to pick you up when you fall off that path.  God is there as well, ALWAYS.  Matthew 18:20 says "For where two or three gather in my name I am among them."  Is this not an encouraging statement?  Does this not fill you with hope??  God isn't some far away creator who looks at us as petty little insects and a burden, He will come and join us at all times.  You can be in his actual presence whenever you want, sometimes when you don't want it as well.  You don't have to be in a building labeled a Church to praise Him.  Thank Him for everything, and ask for help because we all need help.  God is there to lift our burdens and lighten the load, not to make it heavier.  A Church is it's people not a building.  Gather and Worship The Lord and see how things change.  Allow God to work through you and just maybe others lives can be changed as well.  What are you waiting for??  Your Father loves you and is watching waiting but ever present.  You are part of His Plan.  

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Antichrist Intelligence...The Real A.I.

 I was online yesterday and saw something that just shook me to the core.  There are multiple videos out on social media and other platforms that A.I. has been used to create ministers preaching the exact same sermon to what appears to be a full congregation.  These look so real that if you didn't tell me that they were fake I would not have known.  The sermon that was being preached was about there being no hell, and that we are in heaven now and that it it is all good.  No consequences for your actions because you are good.  This is going to mislead so many people that it actually scares me to think of the ramifications.  A.I. is being used to trick people away from God and true salvation.  There is no biblical truth being spoken.  I believe that this is just the beginning, and that this will fulfill bible prophecy of all the false prophets deceiving all who will listen so that the Antichrist can take power.  That's my cliffs notes version, it's actually much much worse.  I was discussing this with Amy and my point was that even though we are commanded to go out and spread God's word and make disciples of others it's not easy.  Now with all this A.I. misleading people, that just got way more difficult.  My fear is people will look at these videos now and say things like, "See I told you, even Christians are preaching this."  Perception has always been key in my opinion, and now this is being used to twist that perception into something evil and misleading.  Guys it's time.  Build that relationship with God.  Show people how a REAL relationship with Jesus is suppose to be like.  Don't be fooled by the Antichrist Intelligence going around.  Faith and Belief in Jesus is The Only Way to The Father.  

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

This One Simple Phrase is Incredibly Powerful.

 Sitting in church on Sunday morning and nearing the end of Brett's sermon he uses a phrase that both Amy and myself instantly knew it was powerful and needed to be shared with all who I can reach with this simple blog or further.  I'm not sure if this is word for word but here ya go, "When The Devil Starts To Remind You Of Your Past, Remind Him Of His Future."  This sends chills through my body.  I have never heard this and it hit me in such a way that I will never forget it.  The Book of Revelation can be a frighting one.  This Book describes in great detail how Jesus will return and Satan will be defeated once and for all.  Revelation 20:10 Verses 14-15 states "And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.  See The Devil's future is defeat and torment for all eternity.  This is why now while  he has time he will try everything possible to torment  you now, with the hope of getting you to turn from God.  I have felt this torment and torture in my life.  There have been times in my life that I did run from God.  Nothing got any better, only worse.  I now know the truth and that running to God is the only way.  No matter what your past is full of, or how many skeletons you have in that proverbial closet, God still loves you.  You don't have to face those demons alone.  God and Jesus got your six.  There is also a Holy Spirit within you that also will help you face down that sucker the devil.  Tell him to hit the bricks because you have seen this movie and know how it ends.  A walk with God in the Garden is our future, not a burning lake of fire.  We were going to that lake until God sent his Only Son To Take on All Sin For Us.  Jesus was tortured and died for us, then rose from the grave 3 days later breaking all those chains.  Defeating Death and showing Lucifer he was now in big trouble.  His days are numbered, don't let him control your life.  He has no power over you unless you let him have it.  Praise God, Thank Him for Everything, Repent of Your Sins , and begin that relationship with The Father.  Change your life and the lives of others by that one simple statement, When The Devil Starts To Remind You Of Your Past, Remind Him Of His Future."

Friday, May 23, 2025

OHHH Thank God It's Friday...

 We all have said this phrase at one point or another.  Some of us may actually use it every week.  It's an accurate saying, we should all thank God that it is Friday, but it shouldn't stop there.  I know it would just feel wrong to say "Thank God It's Monday."  Wow that sent shivers down my spine.  Almost a blood curdling experience.  Lol .  The truth is that we should be Thanking God for Everyday.  Another day of life is a Blessing and a Gift from God, we should be Grateful for it.  I personally thank God everyday on my morning walk around campus.  Thanking him simply for breath in my lungs.  Whether the sun is out it's pouring down rain I Thank Him.  I Thank God for Everything.  I specifically Thank Him for everything he has removed from my life.  I thank Him for all the Blessings, because all things are a Blessing.  You may not see it that way and that's ok, but a slight adjustment in perspective can change your perception.  It's not always easy, but then I remember the easiest way to put yourself in the Presence of God is just to simply say Thank You.  Once you're there then all your worries will fade away.  Try it, you might just find what you have been looking for all along, God and Jesus.  Build  that relationship with God and let Him work through you to change not just your life but others.  You can be a beacon light in this dark world we live in.  Thank God for One More Day.  Tomorrow isn't promised.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Planting a Seed of Faith.

 This is a hard topic for me personally.  I have two girls from a previous marriage.  They are great kids, We love them dearly.  Amy and I would do anything for them.  I feel like I have failed them as not only a father, but spiritually as well.  Their mother isn't a believer in Christ Jesus or God the Father.  She is a worshiper of Pagan practices including witchcraft.  I never took them to church in their youth.  That was a huge mistake and ultimately a failure on my part.  Logan has started practicing the same beliefs as her mother.  Madison is more agnostic about things.  I should have done more for them.  I fear for them.  In no way do I want to see them suffer for all eternity in a lake of fire.  I try to talk to them about these things in small doses, and not forcefully as to drive them away.  Trying to plant that seed in them.  I pray to God Daily asking for His help in this situation.  He has chosen so far to remain silent or maybe I'm just not tuned to the right channel to hear him at the moment.  Amy sees me trying and yet I feel like I am making no progress.  She says that you have to keep trying to plant that seed of Faith and Belief in them.  I then asked her  "How do plant a seed in dry ground as hard as clay?"  She then said something so simple and special, "You have to keep asking God to soften their hearts so that the seed can be planted and grow in them."  Amy is 1000% right.  You can't give up on anyone.  You must keep fighting for those people no matter what.  Even though you may not have a relationship with God right now doesn't mean it's too late.  I have Faith in my Lord and Savior that he will continue working in my girls hearts and one day that seed will grow into something amazing.  The enemy wants nothing more from you than to turn away from God by offering alternatives.  You are being deceived, and it will cost you everything in the end.  Keep your Faith in God, Praise Him, Pray to Him about everything, Keep planting those seeds in all you encounter.  

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

The Couple That Waxes Together Stay Together????

 Ok so let me start out by saying that yes this is a silly catch phrase today, however if you haven't ever had anything waxed either by a prank or to try to remove your flesh and extra hair from your body then you should try it.  Some of you guys out there looking like a Wookie need it.  I do have my nose and ears waxed because my genetic code makes it necessary.  God has seen fit to make me more ape man than man.  Lol.  Either way I am still created in his image.  At least I still have a full head of hair and no comb over yet for me.  Sorry Matt I know you read these, no offense intended.  What's the point in all this TMI??  For all you old timers out there that means Too Much Info,  lol.  My wife is the one who actually gets to inflict that torture on me.  I'm pretty sure she's a sadistic.    This is probably her favorite thing to do, and her eyes light up with joy every time she knows it has to be done.  It's kinda scary.  Spending time with your spouse is a special thing.  A true Blessing from God.  No it doesn't have to be waxing, but just time together.  Working on making that relationship as solid as a rock.  It takes work and practice.  Building a relationship with God is the same.  He wants nothing more than to have a strong relationship with you.  He desires it more than you could imagine.  This will take work and practice.   Every thing that is worth having takes practice and hard work.  Sometimes it will feel easy, but there will be days when you just don't feel like you can do it.  You make yourself do it.  Praising God is the easiest thing in the world, just say Thank You.  When you practice and build that relationship on solid rock with Jesus and God you will see how easy it gets.  Like any other relationship you may have you can laugh together, cry together, learn together, live together.  Why does it have to be so complicated.  I used to have a coach who used the KISS method, this stands for Keep It Simple Stupid.  This works in every relationship.  Praise Him, Love him, and Repent.  Maybe one day with this relationship you have built, You and Jesus can go get your Nose and Ears waxed together by a woman who may have some sadistic tendencies buried deep underneath.  It's all good, Remember that.  Spend Time with God and your Spouse.  Love them both unconditionally, because They love you that way.  BTW Amy I'm probably going to need a waxing soon.  I can already see that look of joy.  God help me, Lol.  

Friday, May 16, 2025

Do You Know Why Jesus Didn't Just Ride A bicycle???

 Jesus in his life here on earth traveled everywhere he could.  Studied in foreign countries.  Most all of this travel was done by walking.  Can you image the calf muscles on this guy??  A friend of mine Troy is a postal worker and he has some pretty solid calves but sorry brother Jesus has you beat.  Lol.  One might ask the question of why not a bicycle??  Well there are a couple glaring obvious reasons, the first is a bicycle wasn't actually invented until 1817, then also try to ride a bike in sand doesn't sound too easy.  The final and most important reason is because Jesus is The Breaker of Chains,.  Bicycles propel forward by a chain and sprocket setup.  So if Jesus is the Breaker of Chains your bike wouldn't work.  See what I did there.  Yeah I know I can be a little much.  This is how my mind works though.  There are things in your life that you feel are dragging you down, chaining you to the ground, all you need to do is ask for help.  Jesus will break those chains and lift that burden from you, giving you relief and rest.  Jesus has your back.  He is ready and waiting to break you of those Chains.  You are not going to be judged for those Chains, so what are you waiting for???  Wouldn't it feel amazing to finally walk free without those things holding you down?  Struggles are a real thing and kind of a test in my opinion.  God wants to give you just a little more than you can handle so that you run to Jesus for help lifting those Chains and breaking them.  Talk with God and ask for the Chain Breaker, Praise Him for everything and I mean everything.  Pay attention because there are blessings and opportunity all around you.  Next time you are riding your bicycle and that stupid chain breaks be thankful because our Chains have been broken because of one perfect mans sacrifice, then go to the store and buy a new chain for the bike, not for your life btw.  Finally there is a song by Zach Williams called Chain Breaker, I suggest you check it out.  It's a more perfect explanation of my thoughts.  To anyone who reads this, thank you all.  I hope my craziness might help when your struggling.  

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Is it truly a Stormy Season???

 According to google a "Stormy Season" can be a time in your life that you are feeling personal trials or being judged in a divine way or by God The Father.  Lets start with the personal trials.  There was never a promise that you wouldn't incur personal trials or struggles in life.  Life is full of them.  This is for everyone, no exceptions.  I believe that the reason for this is to show us that we alone don't have this.  We need help from Jesus and God.  All you have to do ask for it.  This doesn't mean that tomorrow you will be a millionaire with a new house and cars in the driveway.  Instead, asking for help from God builds that relationship with him that he so desires.  God does provide, there is no doubt in my mind that he does.  Sometimes though it's not how you expect it.  Remember this is God's Plan on His Schedule, not ours.  Perception is key here.  When you feel like life is beating you down turn and run to God, seeking his Grace, Mercy, and Love.  A small change in your perception could change your life for all Eternity.  This world is temporary.  The ability to spend eternity with God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit in a Heavenly House Party will be far greater than anyone could ever explain or speculate.  Your life is full of sin, and the enemy wants to see you suffer and blame God, turning from him.  Here's the great news!!!  Even if you have turned from God, He still loves you and welcomes you back with open arms.  A Loving Father never gives up on His Children.  Now judgement in a Divine Way.  Let me start by saying that there was a time in my life that I felt like I was cursed by God.  I felt like I was the butt of his jokes, always being humiliated, meant to suffer for all eternity.  I was SOOO incredibly wrong.  Let me repeat that "I was so wrong".  God and Jesus Christ love you and will never condemn you or Judge you in a season to see you suffer.  Suffering is the works of Satan not God's.  With that being said there will be a day when we will all be Judged for our actions here on earth.  There are no works you can do here that will guarantee a spot on that roster in Heaven, but what you have to do is simple.  Accept God as your Lord and Savior, understand that Jesus gave his life on that cross and rose from the grave 3 days later.  Talk with God, Praise him for everything, Repent of your Sins, Build that relationship and watch your life change.  Use your Story to save others.  God is a loving Father and doesn't judge us because of our daily actions, because of Jesus those sins are paid in full by His Blood.  Stormy Seasons will come and go, but Gods Love never waivers.  Run to Him.  He will never give up on you, Don't give up on Him.  Have Faith that all will be taken care of through God.  

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Do unto others

 The Golden Rule.  "Do unto others that you would have done unto you."  It seems simple and straightforward right??  This statement is in multiple books in The Bible, Luke and Matthew.  Now if God saw it fit to put this statement in multiple books of His Bible maybe it's important.  Perhaps, we should pay attention.  I have on many occasions not treated people in a way that I would like to be treated.  I would try to justify this action with statements like "Well they had that one coming, or They asked for that."  I couldn't be more wrong.  I am not a perfect man, I make a lot of mistakes, sin daily, and fail at trying to follow in the steps of Jesus Christ our Savior.  Only because of the sacrifice of a perfect, sinless man am I redeemed.  God's Grace, Love and Mercy are given freely without question.  I understand that people can really suck at times.  Situations can cause tempers to raise and then confrontation occurs.  Been there, Done that.  Like I said before, I'm a Sinner just like you all.  No offense but that is the absolute truth.  The amazing part of all this is that even though we are all sinners and deserve nothing in this life, and Hell in death,  God doesn't see us that way.  Jesus paid for the cost of all our Sins with His Blood.  It's not easy sometimes to treat people how you would want to be treated, but being a follower of Christ it is necessary.  When you start to be a little more like Jesus and a little less like yourself it becomes simpler.  There will always be those who are just a little cray cray.  Maybe they have never come across someone like you.  One interaction with a believer in Christ could change that person's life.  I know this for a fact because I was once one of those crazy, hateful, people who just wanted to watch the world burn.  God has changed my life, blessed me in ways that I never thought I deserved, and Loves me regardless.  I try to Do Unto Others, but it doesn't always work out that way.  The struggle is real.  This is when you run to The Father and ask for help, Repent of your Sins, and move forward a better person in Christ Jesus,  With His Guidance and Wisdom hopefully having an opportunity to change the day, and possibly the life of another person.  One kind word or gesture could be all it takes to let God Work Through You.  

Monday, May 12, 2025

An Amazing Weekend

 This weekend as most know was Mother's Day.  This was also my youngest daughter's graduation weekend from college.  I was taught a valuable lesson of humility and love these two days.  Let's begin on Friday, my daughter wants pics taken for her celebration of her achievements the last four years.  Even though I am not photogenic, I am fine with this, until.....  I am told that I have to take photos with her mother, btw if you haven't read any of the other posts let's just say that we don't get along at all.  I am of course resistant to this idea. Probably more than that actually.  I actually hated the idea of even being in the same state as her, like I said before, not a fan of her or her family.  This started a spiral into a massive fight the day before Madison had possibly the best day of her life.  This was an epic failure on my part.  I'm not a perfect man and fail quite often.  I had to humble myself before God so that cooler heads prevailed in the end.  This day wasn't about me, it was about Madison.  We all attended a long but special day in the life of my baby girl.  We are so proud of her but now the next step in life is in front of her, ADULTING.  I had to Pray to our Father to ask for this to go without conflict.  Our God is a loving and caring Father.  He has watched over this whole situation from the start and it was perfect, because he is Perfect.  His Plan, even though at times may not be what you want or desire, is still Perfect.  Now onto Mother's Day, my amazing wife deserved to have a day like yesterday.  She is a Mother who has endured, suffered, and yet still persevered through it all because of her Faith.  She told me that her soul was filled to the top yesterday with Love and Joy.  She was able to see most of her family, talked with all of her kids, and was able to relax and get some well deserved rest last night.  A Mother's love is special, no doubt in my mind about this.  When you can Love like this and feel that level of Joy from it I believe this is walking in the steps of Jesus.  Loving unconditionally with no judgement.   I know sometimes a family dynamic can be difficult but you must run to God to ask for help.  The Plan isn't an easy one, there will challenging times, but with God and Jesus you will be good.  They have your back.  Praise The Lord at all times, not just the good ones.  There are blessings in all things.  To quote Brandon Lake "I will bring my Hard fought Hallelujah to you Lord."

Thursday, May 8, 2025

A Story of Love

 This is a story of not just Destiny but of Incredible Love and God's Plan.  I was married for almost 27 years and then one day it all ended.  Looking back on it now I should have seen it coming.  Amy was married for a long time as well, and then one day because of Covid it all ended for her as well.  God will take the worst things in your life and use them to give new life and new opportunities.  I was lost after my divorce, not only in a literal sense but spiritually as well.  I had walked away from God, but the amazing thing is that he never left me.  Amy had a far worse experience because her life was rocked by the passing of her husband.  She never lost her Faith though.  She ran to God.  This is why she is so special.  I have an amazing friend in Levi who happened to be going through the same thing as me at pretty much the same time.  Without him I don't know where I would be.  The Lord put us in the same boat for a reason.  We are both muddling through the mixture of trying to rebuild our lives and relationship possibilities.  We decide that online dating has to be the ticket right??  Sure...  Yes I met Amy online but we will get back to that.  I was lonely and wanted to meet someone.  What I should have done was Prayed to God.  Ran to him for guidance.  I had some dates but this world is full of psychopaths!!!!!  Wow, I took a girl out who I am convinced to this day that she was going to steal my kidneys.  I had to call a friend to check in on me. Felt like I was in an episode of criminal minds and I was going to be that poor victim.  God was showing me a path, and saved me yet again.  Some time passes and not much is going on for me and I decide that I am over it, and I was in the act of deleting my online dating account then this Angel appears on my screen.  She is the most beautiful women I have ever seen.  Still is btw.  I decide on sending one more message.  I want to say it was something so smooth that it swept her off her feet from the beginning, but that would be a lie.  I don't remember exactly what it was, but Amy has it saved.  She saved all of our online conversations.  She would say that it was so she could relive those special moments, but I think she was saving them for the court case for a restraining order if I turned out to be a stalker.  Lol.  Now I can't speak for her verbatim, but she was building her online profile to people watch only.  Her friend Tracy who dealt with the same level of loss as Amy after losing her husband to Covid as well told her about all the creepers online.  Now here is the crazy part.  Amy had not even finished setting up her profile, it wasn't published for the public to even view yet but somehow I was able to see her.  She received my super smooth message and after some contemplation she decided to respond.  From that point my life has been forever changed.  Even though I had lost my Faith and Amy's was shaken to the core God led us to each other.  This was all part of his amazing Plan.  I had turned my back on Him and yet he still stayed with me to not only protect my kidneys, but Bless me with the most amazing women I could ever ask for.  God's Love, Grace, and Mercy is Limitless.  Sometimes you have to journey through the darkness to find that Light. Jesus loves you and wants build a relationship with you today.  Please don't lose that Faith in God but if you have just know that he has never given up on you.  God and Jesus have your back regardless.  Repent and ask for help, we all need help.  The Holy Spirit is in you at all times because of Jesus' sacrifice on that cross.  This makes us all special in God's eyes.  Remember Repentance isn't complicated.  It's simply changing your heart and your direction.  Run to God not away from him.  Praise him and just thank him for everything, not just the Blessing but things removed from your life as well.  Those are Blessings as well.  Change your life today by accepting Jesus into your Heart.  Start a conversation with him, That's what he desires most.  His Love for you is The Greatest Love Story Ever Told.  

Monday, May 5, 2025

Only one....

 There has only ever been one perfect person.  Jesus Christ, Son of God is the one and only perfect man free of sin.  Yes he was tempted by Satan himself, however he never waivered in his loyalty to God The Father.  We are all sinners and deserve eternity in Hell.  Jesus made us right with God and saved us from that destiny.  Does this give us the ability to go and do whatever we want??  Well you can make those decisions however with every decision come consequences. Take for example the way you talk with people or about people, including yourself.  When you speak about things you can actually in a way manifest those things around you.  For instance if you speak of being angry and depressed, never having anything good happen in your life, guess what??  Those things tend to happen to you, not because you are magical and have powers but because you draw those things to you.  Bruce Lee stated one time that to be mindful of how you speak about things because  you can cast a spell on yourself.  He believed that was why it was called spelling.  I'm not going to go that far but I will say that there were many times in my life that I hated myself and pretty much everyone and everything.  My life was miserable.  Money was always an issue and no matter what I did nothing seemed to go my way.  I believed that God was punishing me.  I was punishing myself, my perspective on life was grim at best.  I was pushed to a point where I actually had a gun in my mouth.  To this day I can still taste the steel, and remember the feel of it on my teeth and tongue.  This is a constant reminder of how close I was.  I don't know why I didn't pull that trigger, I remember thinking about my daughter, at that time I only had one.  God is the only one who could have stopped me in that moment.  I am not a perfect man, far from it actually.  I have come to realize that God has been working in my life from the beginning.  Even though I have done some pretty crappy things, said some very hurtful words, and walked away from God, He never walked away from me.  I am forever grateful and thankful for that.  No one is perfect yet God loves you and is by your side at all times.  We have all been redeemed in God's eyes because of Jesus and his sacrifice on that Cross.  We all need to Repent of our Sins.  This doesn't mean crying and feeling bad or guilty, it is simply turning to God and changing you heart.  Running to God and not away from him.  Thanking God for everything, things given and provided, and things removed from your life.  Start a conversation by just saying Thank You God and I Love and Need You in My Life.  Try it and see where you may be led, change your life today.  God doesn't care that you aren't perfect, remember there was Only One...

Friday, May 2, 2025

The Journey...

 Today God has blessed me with another opportunity to walk with Him and discuss my future.  I have air in these lungs and will Praise Him and Glorify Him with all of it.  I have learned in my days that our plans are not God's Plans.  I work on trusting his Plan, somedays this can be a struggle.  I struggle as much as anyone, but you have to run to Him, not away from Him.  This is a hard lesson to learn.  It's kind of like if you are a Cubs fan and you finally realize that the Cardinals are the right path.  That's for all you sinners who just can't figure that out on your own.  LOL.  Yes we are all sinners, but Jesus paid for all that in full on that Cross.  Something I have always wanted to do if I had the resources was help people in need.  Honestly, in todays world should we be dealing with homelessness on this level???  I understand some chose to try to disappear or go off the grid.  I get it, part of me at times has just wanted to disappear because you already feel invisible.  Like no one cares, but I'm here to tell you that's not true.  God is with you at all times and will never abandon you.  I have had ideas of taking empty buildings and making housing for people in need.  I wanted to build affordable housing for people.  Affordable is the key word there.  Money seems to be the driving force in todays society. Yes we need money to survive.  Is turning your back on people for the almighty dollar the problem?  Do people try to take advantage of situations for gains??  I think the answer to those questions is yes.  This is a problem in the world today.  Ok genius, so how do we fix this problem?  I don't have the answers to these questions and when that happens you have to turn to God and ask Him.  Remember this is all His Plan and it's perfect.  It may not feel that way today,  but a change in perspective may show you what you need to see.  Helping others is good for the soul, and maybe it's what that person needed to change their life.  One small action triggering a series of events.  Let's call it Trickle Down Spiritual Economics.  Talking to someone about your struggles, showing someone Mercy, Loving unconditionally, Shouting out about God's Grace.  These are all a starting point that could trickle down to someone else and start something amazing.  It's such a small thing to start a journey that Will change your life, A simple conversation with God.  Faith in Christ is a Journey that will  change your life forever.  What are you waiting for??  

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Tomorrow could be too late.

Tomorrow isn't promised.  Keep that in mind.  You will never know what could be lying in wait just around that corner.  There could be a great white shark just wanting to sample some Midwest hickerbilly like me.  Maybe a rabid duck looking to hand out a whooping.  It happens, I'm sure of it.  Okay you get the point anything is possible.  Waking to a new day is a blessing, yes even if you have to go to work.  There is a saying that goes something like this "There are only two defernites in life, death and taxes."  Even though this is not wrong it's not fully true either.  When you have a relationship with God you will have Eternal Life.  Death loses it's sting when there is nothing to fear.  God's grace extends to all of us.  We all have the same opportunity to speak with The Father, no matter what you think you have done.  Life here on this earth one day will come to an end, or at least how we see it now.  I don't know what our Heavenly bodies will be like but I can guess that whatever you think it will be, multiply that by infinity then you might be close.  Now if you don't have that relationship with Jesus, why???  What are you waiting for?  There is nothing to fear, Jesus loves you.  He wants to talk to you, maybe a Heavenly High Five.  He is the King of Kings and you are special to him.  More precious than anything on this earth.  That should make you feel incredible.  You need to seize this opportunity to have this relationship with God The Father before it's too late.  

That Cross Around Your Neck...

 When I go out in public places, social events, get online, or watch a show on tv they are everywhere.  What am I talking about?  That Cross...