Tuesday, December 31, 2024


Becoming Radicalized for Christ
Do Not Be Anxious

If you really want to be Radicalized for Christ here’s a start. It is a hard start but one we must do and understand. This is hard for me even though I know how God has looked out for the Pickens homestead it’s still gets hard not to worry. Sometimes I must sit back and remember what God has brought us through and has done for us. I must be ready to give it all up if God ask me too.

Sunday, December 29, 2024

 

Becoming Radicalized for Christ

WOW do an internet search for becoming radicalized for Christ and see what you get.

Southern Poverty Law Center
Holy Hate: The Far Right's Radicalization of Religion

Quillette
The Josiah Effect: How Moderate Religion Fuels Fundamentalism
From Quillette:
“It soon occurred to me that my church, precisely because it was moderate, was failing to adhere faithfully to Christ’s teachings. What was needed, I thought, was a return to the fundamentals. And that was my first step down a potentially dangerous road. It was entirely logical — after all, if you really have a divine book on your hands, you’d be stupid not to devote yourself to it.”


The Atlantic
How Politics Poisoned the Evangelical Church

The Christian Century
A curriculum for radicalization | The Christian Century

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Friday, December 27, 2024

 

Nothing happens by chance.

God has laid out a plan for our lives, our biggest problem is free will—we often get in the way and resist God. We were born in the time and place where God wanted us to be. God does have a plan for you, though you may never fully know what it is. That’s why we must truly die to self and allow God to move us to where He wants us to be, and to be a reflection of Christ here on earth.

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To see my YouTube video of this story click here.

Thursday, December 26, 2024

 

Now that Christmas is over.  

Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus.
A called to true repentance.


 

Luke 9:23 (ESV) 
And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself
and take up his cross daily and follow me.”

Now that Christmas is over with, I hope that you will live and follow Jesus every day! 
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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Christmas at Denny's

 

                    

Christmas at Dhenny's

The night air was crisp in Oklahoma City as Jim, Lance, and Brandon made their way to the local Denny’s on Christmas Eve. The three men, longtime friends and members of a nearby church, had decided earlier that week to spend their evening at the 24-hour diner. While others celebrated with family and friends, they felt called to bring the message of Christ to those who might need it most. Armed with warm hearts and the love of God, they entered the softly lit diner, the scent of pancakes and coffee greeting them at the door.

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Saturday, December 21, 2024

What is an idol

What is an idol

I've read and seen a lot of videos saying that Christmas trees are not idols or Pagan.
So, let's look and see what a Christmas tree is and does. Let me say I'm not going to try and say that the Christmas tree or Christmas has its roots in paganism. I've seen the evidence going both ways and that's not the point I am trying to make here.

 Click here for the full story Why do we put up a Christmas tree? 


Wednesday, December 18, 2024

 Becoming Radicalized for Christ

WOW do an internet search for becoming radicalized for Christ and see what you get.

The first page was all negative and how this leads to terrorism. In one article they scolded moderate Christians for tolerating the radicals. I'm probably now on another watch list just for Googling it. How have we gotten to this point in our society. I believe it's because we have very few true radicals for Jesus anymore. We have become lazy and indoctrinated into this worldly society and have not truly died to self.

 For the rest of the story click here Becoming Radicalized for Christ

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

 A fly in the Ointment

Why does the church not smell the fly in the ointment?
Why must we add silly things to our traditions and what we believe? 

To read the full article click the link. A fly in the Ointment

Monday, December 16, 2024

The Day the Republic Fell

January 20, 2025, was a day destined for the history books, but not in the way anyone could have foreseen. A crisp winter morning blanketed Washington, D.C., as thousands gathered on the National Mall to witness the swearing-in of Donald J. Trump for his second term as President of the United States. The air was electric with anticipation—a mix of celebration and protest, as had become typical of modern American politics.

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 The Day the Republic Fell