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If They Say, "Come With Us"SJL, Thank you for your time in response. Mine was not a wolf in sheep's clothing but my own father, who knew the real Truth. Yet, I am still...
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This is an excerpt from a book i wrote awhile ago. I plan on rewriting some portions and releasing again (I published an online free copy and charged for book form), but wanted to share this portion.
In my writings in this book i looked to share what i see as the challenges we face that tempt...
Wrote this awhile ago. Hope to write on it again. In this version i broke it down in tiny bits.
The Love of God and Change
www.jrbell.com / Photo used with permission
It may serve us well to take an inventory of our lives on a regular basis and determine who is in the driver's seat. Is...
Part of 1 Timothy 2:7 reads, in the NKJV: "...for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle—I am speaking the truth in Christ and not lying—a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.".
The part of the translation above that I put in bold--I mean, really, how many principal...
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they...
The group all had expectations then of more being revealed, as there had been much of that. The homes where still being worked on, all that day, and they would be for several more days, while some, those much younger and Solima and Jippera with them, took care of watering and caring for the...
My favorite secular novel is "War and Peace". There is one particular passage that I absolutely love because it wonderfully describes how, as believers, are lives are to be lived.
We were never meant to live partaking of the knowledge of good and evil, but.with the eyes of our hearts on the...
The Call from the Dark Side
James 1:14-15
Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.
The story of Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader is one that...
“Let my cry come before you, O Lord;
give me understanding according to your word!
Let my plea come before you;
deliver me according to your word.
My lips will pour forth praise,
for you teach me your statutes.
My tongue will sing of your word,
for all your commandments are...
The Song of the Heart
I know the journey can be difficult.
At times the pain seems unbearable.
The ache of the heart.
The cry of the soul.
Our tears the only sound that breaks the silence.
Words seem to pale in significance...
But through the...
Before leaping to conclusions about salvation, one needs to focus on the fact Jesus' only Gospel and teachings were on the Kingdom, as not only plainly stated in 70+ scriptures but alluded to in all of His teachings, parables. His actions (which 'saved' us) revolved around the same. His message...
“Princes persecute me without cause,
but my heart stands in awe of your words.
I rejoice at your word
like one who finds great spoil.
I hate and abhor falsehood,
but I love your law.
Seven times a day I praise you
for your righteous rules.
Great peace have those who love your...
Money is but a tool. It can be used to promote self and self interest calling itself prosperity, but it's main function is to trap us in the adversarial system which mankind has created in rebellion to the Kingdom of God. There is irony in the fact that, although the poor may feel oppressed by...
But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things -- and the things that are not -- to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him...
“Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in...
Written awhile ago, but still works.
My Run for Office
All Roads Meet at the Cross of Jesus Christ
A Satirical View of Politics and Society
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jo and I am running for the office of the President. I came to this decision after watching the...
I Think I Prevented a Murder Yesterday
(Warning: Rated PG-13 due to violent contents w
ithin this true story)
Hey, I think I prevented a murder yesterday. I’m ok…I didn’t get hurt.
I couldn’t believe what was happening! I mean I cannot stand bullying and other...
Godly Sorrow and Repentance
(A look into relational change over change focused on self)
Godly sorrow focuses on God. Worldly sorrow says what's going to happen to me. You understand? I couldn't get free from that sin because I was afraid I would be judged for that sin. But a year...