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Why I love Steve Urkel?

11/30/2019

How many of you remember the old show from the 90’s “Family Matters” with the nerdy but lovely character Steve Urkel. I have been binge watching the show on a channel I came across on TV. I was struck by the family and Christian values the show had. In a day and age, where sitcoms don’t have parents or if they do, they do they just are disrespected; it is a breath of fresh air!

I was watching a show where the father “Carl” was telling his son “Eddie” “I love you son.” It was so awesome. It’s a super funny show that’s well written with great characters and great character.

My favorite episode is available on YouTube. It may be a little fuzzy and you have to watch it in clips. How often do you see a sitcom character give his life to Christ? Let me answer that: ONCE. That is why I love Steve Urkel and the Family does matter!!!

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Witnessing for Wimps-Like Me!

11/11/2019

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Short and To the Point:
   Most of you who know me; know that I just started witnessing intently just over a week ago. This is something that I have always wanted to do; but was too cowardly. It only took me 43 years as a Christian. Only 2 out of 100 regularly do according to statistics so I had a lot of company.
God called us to witness so how do we obey this and please him in it. The Great Commission isn’t extra credit or do it if you feel like it; it’s required and commanded. It was Jesus last instructions to his disciples. I figure if he died for me the least, I can do is tell others what he did for me. There are people around the world dying and being tortured for standing up for Jesus and I can’t risk the worse. In America, that someone might roll their eyes or swear at me.
          I believe there are 3 ways to witness. I am using the “Way of the Master” by Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron. I believe it to be the most Biblically sound. First, and anyone can do this. I use the 10 Commandment Coins from www. Living Waters.com. They are about 16 cents each. I also will give out a Gospel of John Tract to some. They are from TGS International. They are about 25 cents each. Then, in my case I will give out a Website/FB Live Business Card if they want more information. Just google them.
          First, anyone can do this. I do. Wherever you go; leave a coin. It has the 10 commandments on one side and tells you how to Repent and be Saved on the other. It also has a short link for more info. (needgod.com). You can put them in virtually any place that people will look later. I know of at least 2 people that got Saved (found the Lord) that way. If you gave out a 1000 of them; probably there is a good chance that someone may have got saved. This is so easy and cost effective. If you do nothing else; please consider at least doing this!
       The second way is to engage a person (friend or stranger) in a Conversation and then give them a 10 Commandments Coin. Just say “Could I give one of these to you as a gift and whatever else you want to say.” A quick in and out.
The third and most effective way. Take them all the way (if they let you). Take them through some of the commandments in a gentle and loving spirit and try to lead them to Christ (if they are ready). This will take courage!
Pray for Boldness and Pray for those who you will talk to!

          Mark 16:15 (ESV)
15 And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.”

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Who will the people be that are Spit out of Jesus Mouth ???

11/11/2019

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Short and To the Point
So, who will be the people that Jesus will spit out of him mouth? I think I know! This has been on my heart as I have begun to witness intently. I believe that the Lord has shown me through study and the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 7:21-23 (ESV)

21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’
23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’

Revelation 3:14-17 (ESV)

14 “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation.
15 “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot!
16 So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.
17 For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked.

These verses are I believe speak about all who name the name of the Lord and the church at Laodicea most agree is the end-times church (the church of today).
There are a few things present here that stand out to me. Both are frightening. The first element present is that they were Church Goers (either just Religious or at one time True Christians). Secondly, they claimed that they had done exploits in Jesus name. I see no purpose in them lying and I don’t see Jesus saying they didn’t do it. He just said, “I never knew you.” Which shows that a person can be full of themselves; and push God to the back. Ego was more important than God. It was all about them and not denying themselves to know God and give him the Glory. They wanted it for themselves.

The second group is Lukewarm (neither hot nor cold). They had everything a man who see and want and yet were blind. It’s easy to be complacent; especially in a very prosperous society like ours.

I know that I played games with God for years. I finally repented (turned away from my sins and selfishness). What would have happened to me if I would have died during that time and faced the Lord. I don’t want to know. I do believe that God is merciful and knew there would come a fork in the road for me. I had to choose to give it all to him. I couldn’t have my cake and eat it too.

So, this is a wakeup call to you; if you find yourself described in these two portions of the Bible like I did. Please Repent and give it all to Jesus.

You are Loved and God gave his Son for You!

Revelation 3:18-22 (ESV)

18 I counsel you to buy from me gold refined by fire, so that you may be rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself and the shame of your nakedness may not be seen, and salve to anoint your eyes, so that you may see.
19 Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent.
20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.
21 The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne.
22 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’”

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When you Heart Speaks to You

11/9/2019

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LISTEN TO IT!!!
My wife Ginelle is always telling me to “GUARD MY HEART.” This is something that God put in her heart strongly to help encourage me and steer me on the right path in Jesus. I love that about her.
Proverbs 4:23 (ESV)
23 Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.
Proverbs 4:23-24 (KJV)
23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life

Proverbs 4:23 (HCSB)
23 Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life.
Now the prerequisite to the right things coming out of your heart is what you put into it. Try the Bible!
Psalm 119:11 (ESV)
11 I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
You know she might just be right!
This is the 1st Blog/Post from my new series “Short and to the Point”

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Can a 61-year-old Man Learn to Witness after 43 Years of being a Christian?

11/6/2019

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The answer is yes and first I want to give God all the glory. I've been bold about talking about God and my healing but never with witnessing. That all changed this week in St Cloud, MN and now in Alexandria, MN where I live. The first little step I made was to leave Gospel tracts at the YMCA in St. Cloud; then I went to Crossroads Mall in St. Cloud; one of the busiest malls in Western Minnesota. I didn’t think I could do it. I walked around for a while and began thinking can I walk up to a stranger and work into a conversation about eternity and their soul? I prayed some more and called on the Holy Spirit for help and finally I was able to step over fear with Gods help. I was able to witness to a business owner and the employee that was present in depth. That was awesome. Then I gave out tracts at Leeann Chins; an Asian Restaurant and one of my favorite eating places. Then I brought it to Alexandria; to a local gas station. They said why don't we put this up on the board because we have a board for cards. So, the Gospel tract went up on the board. Awesome and thank you Jesus! This week I'm going to share my testimony in written form with a gift card and some tracts with 15 plus co-workers. If they want to contact me outside of work that would be awesome. Anyway, the seeds been planted. So, if I can do it! God will help you to also if you ask him!

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Why I love Steve Urkel?

Witnessing for Wimps-Like Me!

Who will the people be that are Spit out of Jesus Mouth ???

When you Heart Speaks to You

Can a 61-year-old Man Learn to Witness after 43 Years of being a Christian?

Short and Straight to the Point!

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