• Good morning to everyone. Grace and Peace be with you.

    Can you believe these temperatures? I have actually put on jeans because it is too cool for me. Haha. Did not see that coming.

    One of the neat things about social media is that you can have fun with your picture. There are these games that you can play that are “What are you like in animal form, good and bad?” “If you were a bird, which one would you be?” “What is your spirit flower?” The list goes on. Well, last night I played a couple, and the ‘glamour’ shots that they envisioned for me were hilariously beautiful and totally not happening at all at the same time. Haha. I love seeing what the AI algorithm thinks of my picture in these different scenarios. It is fun. But … anyone who knows me … the true me … knows that it is completely false - A mask.

    This mask is meant for humor and enjoyment. Unfortunately, there are other masks out there that are for hiding the dark that lives in our lives. We have this unique way of portraying ourselves in a positive light so that no one will know the true darkness that hides in the shadows of our steps. It is not until we light the life-giving candle of Jesus Christ in our lives that we can shed our masks.

    There are many umbrellas that we all walk under throughout our lives. The enemy is in many, if not all of them, to some degree … even the one held by Christ. Stick with me here. Through our lives, we are guided by circumstances. This is the catalyst for that. Because of that, I did this. He said this, so I replied that. And so on. Circumstances and scenarios drive our steps. In that, we put on masks to make ourselves look better than we truly are. I go to church; therefore, I must always be happy, and nothing is ever wrong in my life … Mask. If I show distress of any kind, then the person I am trying to lead to Christ will run away … Mask.

    The enemy is constantly whispering his logical explanations over each step we make. Common sense explanations that truly hold water for thought. Making it seem as though the mask is the very thing that we need to keep up appearances and do God’s will. He makes very compelling arguments. Meanwhile, the mask is creating a lie. By keeping our troubles in the dark, we set those up around us for failure. Our struggles, our honesty, our transparency … that is what allows for the Light to shine out the darkness. Our ability to allow others to see the deepest truths of our lives is what will show them how we are still standing … because of the Love of Christ and our faith in him.

    The enemy would have us believe that if Jane knows about what I did ten years ago, she will tell the pastor and the pastor will not allow me to volunteer anymore because I am a bad person. If Jane knows what I did, I will be the gossip point for the whole community, and my reputation will be ruined. If Jane finds out my secrets, she will walk away from me, and I will have no one. If Jane … (fyi…I do not know anyone named Jane…fictional name for this purpose) The enemy will convince me to bury our secrets to protect ourselves. Sometimes in that protection we end up building barriers which in turn end up as lies so that no one knows. Those lies compound and create even bigger issues.

    This is not a call to stand on the street corner and confess your every sin of life. This is not a call for you to invite disruptive people into your life. This is a call for you to remove the mask of darkness, allow the Light to be your reflection, and when those secrets surface … face them head-on. “Yes, that was me then. But not anymore.” Once you do that and stand on it, darkness will no longer have any power over you. Today, I encourage you to find the mask that you are hiding behind and remove it. Your face is beautiful in the light of His love.

    Be blessed.

    **The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. – Romans 13:12
    Good morning to everyone. Grace and Peace be with you. Can you believe these temperatures? I have actually put on jeans because it is too cool for me. Haha. Did not see that coming. One of the neat things about social media is that you can have fun with your picture. There are these games that you can play that are “What are you like in animal form, good and bad?” “If you were a bird, which one would you be?” “What is your spirit flower?” The list goes on. Well, last night I played a couple, and the ‘glamour’ shots that they envisioned for me were hilariously beautiful and totally not happening at all at the same time. Haha. I love seeing what the AI algorithm thinks of my picture in these different scenarios. It is fun. But … anyone who knows me … the true me … knows that it is completely false - A mask. This mask is meant for humor and enjoyment. Unfortunately, there are other masks out there that are for hiding the dark that lives in our lives. We have this unique way of portraying ourselves in a positive light so that no one will know the true darkness that hides in the shadows of our steps. It is not until we light the life-giving candle of Jesus Christ in our lives that we can shed our masks. There are many umbrellas that we all walk under throughout our lives. The enemy is in many, if not all of them, to some degree … even the one held by Christ. Stick with me here. Through our lives, we are guided by circumstances. This is the catalyst for that. Because of that, I did this. He said this, so I replied that. And so on. Circumstances and scenarios drive our steps. In that, we put on masks to make ourselves look better than we truly are. I go to church; therefore, I must always be happy, and nothing is ever wrong in my life … Mask. If I show distress of any kind, then the person I am trying to lead to Christ will run away … Mask. The enemy is constantly whispering his logical explanations over each step we make. Common sense explanations that truly hold water for thought. Making it seem as though the mask is the very thing that we need to keep up appearances and do God’s will. He makes very compelling arguments. Meanwhile, the mask is creating a lie. By keeping our troubles in the dark, we set those up around us for failure. Our struggles, our honesty, our transparency … that is what allows for the Light to shine out the darkness. Our ability to allow others to see the deepest truths of our lives is what will show them how we are still standing … because of the Love of Christ and our faith in him. The enemy would have us believe that if Jane knows about what I did ten years ago, she will tell the pastor and the pastor will not allow me to volunteer anymore because I am a bad person. If Jane knows what I did, I will be the gossip point for the whole community, and my reputation will be ruined. If Jane finds out my secrets, she will walk away from me, and I will have no one. If Jane … (fyi…I do not know anyone named Jane…fictional name for this purpose) The enemy will convince me to bury our secrets to protect ourselves. Sometimes in that protection we end up building barriers which in turn end up as lies so that no one knows. Those lies compound and create even bigger issues. This is not a call to stand on the street corner and confess your every sin of life. This is not a call for you to invite disruptive people into your life. This is a call for you to remove the mask of darkness, allow the Light to be your reflection, and when those secrets surface … face them head-on. “Yes, that was me then. But not anymore.” Once you do that and stand on it, darkness will no longer have any power over you. Today, I encourage you to find the mask that you are hiding behind and remove it. Your face is beautiful in the light of His love. Be blessed. **The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. – Romans 13:12
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  • Good morning to everyone. Grace and Peace be with you.

    Well, I found a surprise last night. I went upstairs to get something, which is rare in itself … I only usually go up there for the bathroom, but I digress … I went up there and found that the spare bedroom had sustained storm damage from the piece of barn that bounced off our roof. That is the only room in the house that has plaster and lathe still in it. From where the piece of barn hit and with the force that it hit, it broke off chunks of plaster in the ceiling and along the south wall. When the storm hit, I saw that I had not inherited a new skylight and all my roof pieces were intact; I never thought of checking this room for damage. Now we are a month into the insurance claim, and fortunately we have not settled yet, but now I have to get another estimate to fix that room and hopefully get it done before the kids come next month. So today is a busy little day of phone calls, appointments, and errands.

    A positive note for last night is that I was able to finally work on the anthology. I did a little research to find out the number of stories that would be appropriate; I had guessed right. Then I went back through my list of stories I had originally chosen and made some changes to that list. I believe that I have a title now and a potential cover. It was at least four hours of work, but I feel like I have at least accomplished something. I was beginning to get aggravated that I had not found time to work on it and that it may not be finished before the end of the challenge. Not that it has to be, but I have a goal and would like to meet it.

    Yesterday was a beautiful day. A solid and clear message at His house, fellowship and lunch with friends, a gorgeous day to embrace. A terrific day indeed. Even with the new finding of the damaged room and a shrinking timeline for proper repair, yesterday was still a great day. Today the temperature is wonderful. Today will be another great day, another blessed day. It will be busy, but it will be fantastic. Today is just another example of how I can make a choice to be stressed about things out of my control or blessed by the One who is in control. I will have to remind myself frequently of this as my flesh will try to take over, but I am positive that no matter what happens, it will be a great day.
    Will you have a great day with me? Will you choose to let Him who created you be in control and know that He has a plan? Will you choose to not let the chaos and negativity of the world consume you, and when it begins to, will you lean on Him? I would love your company on this challenging day of blessings. I encourage you to seek His Light and kick rocks at the darkness. Wanna see who scores more body shots? Haha.

    Be blessed.

    ** When the time drew near for David to die, he gave a charge to Solomon his son. “I am about to go the way of all the earth,” he said. “So be strong, act like a man, and observe what the LORD your God requires: Walk in obedience to him, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and regulations, as written in the Law of Moses. Do this so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go – 1 Kings 2:1-3
    Good morning to everyone. Grace and Peace be with you. Well, I found a surprise last night. I went upstairs to get something, which is rare in itself … I only usually go up there for the bathroom, but I digress … I went up there and found that the spare bedroom had sustained storm damage from the piece of barn that bounced off our roof. That is the only room in the house that has plaster and lathe still in it. From where the piece of barn hit and with the force that it hit, it broke off chunks of plaster in the ceiling and along the south wall. When the storm hit, I saw that I had not inherited a new skylight and all my roof pieces were intact; I never thought of checking this room for damage. Now we are a month into the insurance claim, and fortunately we have not settled yet, but now I have to get another estimate to fix that room and hopefully get it done before the kids come next month. So today is a busy little day of phone calls, appointments, and errands. A positive note for last night is that I was able to finally work on the anthology. I did a little research to find out the number of stories that would be appropriate; I had guessed right. Then I went back through my list of stories I had originally chosen and made some changes to that list. I believe that I have a title now and a potential cover. It was at least four hours of work, but I feel like I have at least accomplished something. I was beginning to get aggravated that I had not found time to work on it and that it may not be finished before the end of the challenge. Not that it has to be, but I have a goal and would like to meet it. Yesterday was a beautiful day. A solid and clear message at His house, fellowship and lunch with friends, a gorgeous day to embrace. A terrific day indeed. Even with the new finding of the damaged room and a shrinking timeline for proper repair, yesterday was still a great day. Today the temperature is wonderful. Today will be another great day, another blessed day. It will be busy, but it will be fantastic. Today is just another example of how I can make a choice to be stressed about things out of my control or blessed by the One who is in control. I will have to remind myself frequently of this as my flesh will try to take over, but I am positive that no matter what happens, it will be a great day. Will you have a great day with me? Will you choose to let Him who created you be in control and know that He has a plan? Will you choose to not let the chaos and negativity of the world consume you, and when it begins to, will you lean on Him? I would love your company on this challenging day of blessings. I encourage you to seek His Light and kick rocks at the darkness. Wanna see who scores more body shots? Haha. Be blessed. ** When the time drew near for David to die, he gave a charge to Solomon his son. “I am about to go the way of all the earth,” he said. “So be strong, act like a man, and observe what the LORD your God requires: Walk in obedience to him, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and regulations, as written in the Law of Moses. Do this so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go – 1 Kings 2:1-3
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  • Qualche scatto dal nostro incontro di studio biblico di sabato 16 maggio 2026 !!

    Some shots from our Bible study meeting on Saturday, May 16, 2026 !!
    Qualche scatto dal nostro incontro di studio biblico di sabato 16 maggio 2026 !! Some shots from our Bible study meeting on Saturday, May 16, 2026 !!
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  • This morning I was editing a chapter in an upcoming book in my series. God laid it on my heart to share it. So… from years of experience, I can truthfully say… somebody needs it today. Please know that I’m already praying for you, whoever you are. In a world gone mad, its easy to shrink back. Especially when we face the wickedest of the wicked. That’s what Jake, my main character, has been doing.
    I love writing his sermons, as he stands for God, even at great cost to himself. This is only the first part, but it gets even better, as a sanctuary filled with 30,000 people respond.
    May God richly bless and keep you, as you join with him, when—like Elijah—he challenges them to prove their gods… and invites them to know his… (that’s in the next chapter)
    Everyone today.... tell at least one person the gospel. If we all do, that's knowledge of HIS calling, doubled. Do it again tomorrow. And the next day. Pray for Divine appointments. Keep telling. Our world is growing darker, and the lost are too. They're everywhere. When you stand before HIM, know you did your best, with HIS word. Amen.

    "I’m not letting anyone take her, Kase. Trust me.”
    “I do.”
    He hugged Maggie, and went to find Aaron. He filled him and Michael in. “You and the others, sit right behind that group of women, with Kasey. If she takes Avery out, Aaron, you go with her.”
    “I already was. Just preach, uncle Jake. We’re all here. We’re all watching. And we’re all trained. I’m going tonight, and don’t even argue. We all are.”
    Jake nodded, “I need to go. I love you all; and I’ll see you later.”
    He hurried backstage, found the chair he’d been shown, and sat. He lowered his head, resting his elbows on his knees, and prayed for them all, then let it all go. He asked Jesus to fill his mouth with His words to his people, and was deep into his thoughts, when he heard someone softly cough. He looked up, and saw Charles.
    “It’s time. Jake… we’re so glad to have you. Many of us are men of God, who’d prayed a long time, for God to send someone that could reach those we couldn’t. Like the church last night, I strongly suspect we have a coven down here, and if that spirit’s power is gone, maybe we can reach them too.”
    “I’m sure of it. Charles… what you and the men who’ve been praying with you, are about to witness, will change you forever. Are you ready?”
    “I’m ready for whatever God brings, Jake. I’ll be sitting behind you, across from your brothers. I’m armed, and capable. I’ll be watching, and I have several in mind I think need watching. I’m especially curious to see if God reaches the leader down here too.
    I have no idea who it is, but I’d like to. Don’t worry about behind you, or any direction, really. With the security you brought, and all of us, this building is in good hands.”
    Jake nodded and stood. He was wearing pressed Khaki’s, a tucked in, blue plaid shirt that matched his eyes, his usual polished boots, and his holster.
    He carried his phone to lay on the podium for a stopwatch, so he could keep up with the time. He was used to classes an hour and a half long, and was still working on keeping it in check.
    His glasses gave him a scholarly look, that along with his time-dusted moustache, goatee, and blow dried, too long hair, was exactly like he’d looked online, except he’d skipped the jacket, due to the temperature outside. His poison oak rash wasn’t as prominent tonight, and he looked more his usual self. He carried one page of notes, but really didn’t need them. This message was etched on his heart, by the Lord Himself.
    He felt that peace he was used to, fill him, and when his name was called, he followed Charles to his seat. He glanced down at Maggie and the women surrounding her, and another piece of confidence, as a man, settled down beside his confidence as a teacher, as they all smiled at him. It was right.
    He was right where he was supposed to be, and knew exactly where Jesus was standing, and that the room was filled with heavenly warriors. He glanced briefly at the areas where the shots would come from, and then dismissed it.
    He knew, they’d miss, just like the ones last night. He looked at all the starved children, and thanked God for sending them straight to them, as the music swelled.
    When it was over, Frankie took the stage, and after a brief introduction about the freeze-dried food, he preached a short, to the point message, for those his age and younger. Then Meri, the pastor’s wife, came out. She introduced Maggie, who Russell and Levi, brought up. Again, she was radiant, lovely in her flowing dress and flaming hair. As he filled his eyes with her beauty, he glanced at the women he’d gotten to know in college. She was the sum of them all, and held their attention, while they were intently listening as she spoke.
    His gaze moved over the audience, as he prayed, please don’t let Cherise hurt any of them. Lord, reveal her, and her dark plans. Save whoever she’s currently married to and keep Seymour, Lawrence, and all the others, in your hands.
    He caught a glimpse of a heavy-set woman watching the stage as she was entering, and taking a seat at the back, but dismissed her. Cherise was taller, and much slimmer. He decided to leave it in Liam’s hands, and turned his attention back to Maggie, listening as she gave her testimony.
    As before, it hurt, especially the pictures; but as he saw how artfully she discussed a very rough topic, he saw how it was helping her, to help others. He very well understood that.
    Every woman, and most men, stood to their feet clapping, as she finished. The numbers to call were on the screen, with boxes beside them, showing the number of people who were currently calling; and he was amazed at how fast they were growing. He walked over and hugged her, then took her to his brothers, waiting until they were all seated.
    He allowed the clapping to die down, as he looked out over the thousands of people, who’d come to hear him speak; almost mesmerized by the constant movement, with the mingled colors of their clothes and hair resembling a flower garden. He wondered if that’s what Moses, Paul, or Jesus, saw, as they spoke before the multitudes. Or David, his forefather, as he stood before them as their king.
    The weight of responsibility settled upon him, as he glanced once more at Maggie, beautiful among a bevy of beautiful women, then said, “God can heal anything. He can bring you through the worst things, man can throw at you. He can also save you from being that one who does the worst.
    How many here read the word?” he waited while people raised their hands, noting how many there were. “How many talk about it during your daily lives, and teach it to others?” Fewer hands went up.
    “What are you waiting on? Me? I’m no superman.”
    He looked down, “Oops, I forgot to start my stopwatch. I better do that, so you won’t throw rotten tomatoes at me.”
    Tittering filled the huge room as he did that. He was saying again, “I’m no superman, as he looked back up, and stopped short at what he saw.
    He worked hard to suppress his laughter, finally losing that battle, as he looked down at his family, then across the auditorium. Each man who’d come with him had unbuttoned their shirts and pulled them open.
    They were all wearing a t-shirt underneath, with a superman shield, and the words, ‘We’re with Super J’ written above it. Even Maggie, all the women, and the women who’d come to support him, had pulled them over their clothes.
    Just as he had it back under control, all the kids across the room, not just those they’d brought, started waving flags that said, ‘Glory to God… and Super J… who tells us about him.’ He grinned, “My brothers told me a while back, that it was my job to preach, and theirs to keep me humble. I can testify tonight, that they’re all doing a spectacular job.”
    Every last man who was on security detail, all Charles’s men, and the men of the church, pulled their shirts open at the same time, having already unbuttoned them, and been ready, and they were wearing them too.
    His grin widened, but before he could respond, the sound of helicopter rotors filled the room, and on all the overhead screens, one flew into view, escorted by several others, with ‘A Super God, needs a Super J, to proclaim His Truth to a Super Wicked Nation,’ on the bottom, as they tilted sideways.
    It too, had the Super J shield on it, and a cartoon Jake rappelled down with one hand, holding an armful of bibles, and began to throw them all over the city as he descended. The entire room, including him, lost it, laughing hysterically.
    When he could speak again, he managed, “See what I mean. I can tell you, as a college professor, who’s graded thousands of students, they’re all acing keeping me humble. Liam, Tucker, and Kai—that’s my media man—you’ll all need to see me after class.”
    They all laughed again, then he saw Apex and his ever-present entourage, enter and make their way down to sit by Lorenzo. It was comforting having his so close, reminding him exactly who he was.
    “I can’t take them anywhere. Seriously, they’re trying to help my anxiety, tonight. You all know what last night was like for me, and today we reburied our parents. Someone we trusted, desecrated their graves, and others.
    We buried children. We buried friends. They know, I’m struggling with it all, and that’s my family. We’ve long gotten through tough days and times, together. With laughter and love, it’s possible. Thank you for helping them prank me like that. Laughter is truly good for the soul.
    God loves to laugh. I know that. He loves people who care about other people. As I was trying to get to, God loves it when we tell people about Him. He even tells us He ‘entrusts’ us with His word. It’s sacred. It’s important. It’s the words of life. How many come, week after week, and listen, hearing your pastor, as he teaches, then leave this building and never remember? How many see friends, family, co-workers, and others, and never pass it on?
    Why? This is your sacred duty. He’s entrusted you with His very words, that bring life to others. Here, let me read it, so you can see. Turn to 1 Thessalonians 2:7, and I’ll start at verse four:
    But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a Cloke of covetousness; God is witness: Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
    But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.
    For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God. Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe.
    Tell me. I want to know. If you’ve shared the truth of God with someone this week, raise your hand?”
    He nodded, as some did. “Tonight, God’s going to challenge you. How many watched the sermon last night?”
    Hands raised all over the room. “Last night I spoke about pagan worship. About how it’s hurting people everywhere. I want to show you what that looks like, so you’ll understand what it means to me, and others. Kai, stop the visual recording part, for a minute. Boys, bring the kids up here, please.”
    He waited while they lined them up across the front. As before, Louie went straight to him. “See their condition? That’s what men and women who don’t follow God’s laws are capable of. See those beautiful dresses, the girls are wearing, and the nice clothes, the boys are?
    That’s what God’s people do. The ladies from the church last night, bought clothes that will last for years. We only needed a few, right now, but they were so generous, it was stunning. They even thought about suspenders for the boys, since nothing fits, no matter what size we use. Today, someone else showed us the same type of generosity, providing therapy animals and entertainment.
    Your pastor, set up a room for them to be taken care of, while we’re here. That’s God’s people. People have hurt them all their lives. You see the starvation. You don’t see the rest. But, like verse seven says… let me read it again….
    But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.
    Folks… that’s what we’re doing now… helping them. Nurturing them… and cherishing them. Being affectionate… like you are to us. Hear me… the WORD says, it’s not just the gospel He’s asking us to impart to others, but our own souls. Because they’re dear to us.
    My family’s dear to me; and as you saw, I seem to be their favorite. My nickname, is Klutz, they love me so much.” He grinned, while they all laughed. “They gave me that brief moment of fun. They spent money to make me laugh. They spent time to draw you all in. They don’t want me hurt.
    God doesn’t want any of us hurt. He doesn’t want children starved—or anyone starved of His words. Those of us called by His name… we’re entrusted with it… we’re entrusted to tell them, and care for their souls, like we care for our church and our bodies. It’s life. It’s salvation.
    It’s changes, taking place, because… like us rescuing those kids, giving them a home, love, laughter, food, and acceptance… it’s what He longs to do for us.
    It's easier to turn away. Let me quote verses 4-6 again.
    But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a Cloke of covetousness; God is witness: Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
    Did you get it? It pleases men for us to keep it to ourselves, but He allows us to speak for Him, about him. For those who don’t know Him, its offensive. We so often bow to that, don’t we?
    1 Corinthains 18, says: For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. Verse 23, says: But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumbling block, and unto the Greeks foolishness.
    No one wants to be seen as divisive, foolish, or offensive. So, we keep our mouths shut… as day-after-day, week-after-week, and year-after-year, people leave this world for an eternal destiny away from god, with spirits so wicked they lead people to do that to kids.”
    He noticed they were still standing there, and asked them to return them to their seats, again keeping Louie. “I spoke to a man from your congregation earlier, and he expressed to me his shock and outrage, that what happened to those kids, could even happen in America, and in the state of Texas. You know why it did, and does every day?
    Because the church has dropped the ball! We’ve become politically correct. We’re more worried about people not seeing us as foolish, than we are that God Himself, entrusted us with His words. Their anger, laughter, derisiveness, and hate, has shut our mouths.
    While they’re hanging out in cave systems—and I know, because I’ve been there—while they’re breeding monstrosities meant to kill thousands, while they’re doing rituals to the demons of old, and fallen angels at war with God, while they’re raping, starving, and murdering children and adults, we’re not speaking about Jesus and his sacrifice for all of us, so that men and women can be free!”
    Jake was pacing now, striding across the front, not seeing any of them. He was filled with the spirit and walking in his calling, as comfortable, as he could be. Louie was clapping, and he never even noticed; he just shifted him, and pulled him back up, when he all but turned upside-down, as he responded to Jake’s energy, and tried to look behind him when Jake’s volume increased, to see what he was yelling about.
    “Let’s go on in Corinthians:
    But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ, the power of God, and the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
    You see, I’m nothing special. I just have a calling. A mandate, like all of you. I’m entrusted to speak His word, and tell people there’s a choice. A better way. A way that leads to Him and everlasting life. That leads to love and laughter, and plenty. Why me…?
    Well… according to my brothers, I’m a klutz. You all know, after last night, I’m as capable of foolish choices, as anyone. But verse 27 says: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
    Let’s go on. Verse 28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:
    Why? Verse 29—That no flesh should glory in his presence.
    30 But of Him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 31 That, according as it is written, he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

    I don’t glory in who I am. I don’t glory in my position as a professor, or someone who’s asked to speak. I don’t glory in having the ability to cast out demons, and send evil spirits out of this world to await their punishment in the abyss. That’s not my power. It’s not my might. It belongs to God!
    I’m merely His messenger. I’m Super J, remember, not God. He sends me. He wants to send you. Are you willing? Will you take the gospel, that’s His message to the world, into the people surrounding you, like He entrusts us all to do?
    You can go, just like me. I promise you, if I sat down, any of my brothers could come up here and finish this sermon. My sisters could. My wife could wipe the floor with me, in a head-to-head preaching contest.
    It’s not about me! It’s about Him! I’ve been told, there’s a coven of pagans in this area, too. I’m, not surprised, and neither should you be. God’s people have always been intermingled with those who refuse to serve Him. And those who hide in His house—using His name—to hide their wicked endeavors. I know, you’re here.
    If you were there last night, or watched online, you saw the pagan leader in that area, surrender to the Lord. You saw his daughter and him be freed from the spirits bound to them. I know you have them, too.
    I’m familiar with how they hurt you, lie to you, use you, and twist you into someone who does every form of evil known to man. It’s the same spirits from the Levant!
    The same ones that caused Sodom, Gomorrah, and three other cities, to be destroyed! The same spirits the caused all the firstborn boys to be destroyed in Egypt! The same spirits that caused God to send one angel to wipe out an Assyrian army of 185,000 hardened soldiers, in one night!
    He’s powerful! He’s mighty! And he’s angry! He hates it when children are hurt! He said, in Luke 17:2, It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he be cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.
    Did you see the offense to them? Did you participate? Or maybe not them—but other little ones? Have you done rituals to those who war against God?
    I know some of you feel trapped. I also know some of you revel in it. I know some, like him, were born into it, and never had a chance to know anything else. But guess what?! You know enough to pretend to be Christian! You know to hide it! That tells me, that like the word states, God’s law is known to you! You can’t war against someone you don’t believe exists!
    You scream that he’s a fairy tale, but I don’t see you doing rituals against the tooth fairy, or those that tell, about it. He’s real, and you know it! You’re afraid of Him, and you know it!
    I’m aware that rituals have been done in anticipation of me speaking tonight. I’ve had death threats for six months, openly… and many before that. I’ve been raped, shot, stabbed, cut, poisoned, and my very reputation so slandered it’s ridiculous. My horses have been shot. My wife taken. I’ve watched my nieces and nephews attacked, and held dying babies in my arms, and picked up bodies of those murdered.
    You’d rather serve demons—who twist your bodies and souls into parodies of what God made us to be—than surrender to Him. Can you ask yourselves now, tonight, here in this room, or by the internet…. What really holds you?
    It is fear? Pride? Position? Money? Family, and friends? Is hell really that appealing to you? It’s eternal, folks. Its everlasting. Eternity with God is too. But you have to choose.
    And for those of you feeling righteous, because although you know you’re not what you’re supposed to be, you haven’t served demons, and may not have even known people did… don’t sit there and feel good.
    If you haven’t surrendered your entirety to him, your about in the same boat. He said, we’re hot or cold. And if you try to stay in between, He’ll spew you out. When that happens, you get the same eternity of those who did the worst. It’s Him, or them. It’s right or wrong. It’s all or nothing.
    Hell is real! The lake of fire is real! Fallen supernatural beings, you’d call angels, are real! Demons are real! Those who worship them, rather than the creator, are real. God is real! As real, as me, standing here before you. Many were healed last night. Many were set free of demons. Many, experienced salvation for the first time; and many were renewed, as they surrendered anew, or deeper.
    He’s here. He’s issuing the same message he’s issued since Adam walked the earth. The same message, John the Baptist issued, and Jesus Himself. Repent, and be baptized. Surrender your all. We’re so close to the book of Revelation being fulfilled. Watch the news.
    Watch what’s happened to me. Why would anyone go after a simple college professor, teaching how a book written so long ago, has truth and validity? Ask yourself, why, that using the same criteria used to evaluate other ancient texts, to find that the New Testament, meets all the criteria—and indeed meets them better than any other known text—Is worth killing me, students, a home health nurse, and children!
    For a God, that supposedly is just a pie-in-the-sky dream! Why, have men fought since the dawn of time, over religion? Why is Christianity, so hated across the world, and its adherents, killed. And not just killed—killed in heinous ways. In ritualistic fashion. In sacrifice to demons.
    If you’re here tonight, and you’ve participated in any of this, I challenge the demons inside you, to manifest, and show their power and presence, and stamp me out. You saw the results last night. You game?
    I’m holding my son. He’s an innocent child, that was sodomized. He had a tracker that was poisoning him put in his bladder. Every child, God brought to us that night, had them. I’m just a man. Demons, do your best. Watch.”
    He shifted Louie to his right side. “Now, even my draw is hampered. Hear me, denizens of hell… put a bullet in me, if you’re capable! You think your god will prevail?! Either tonight, or in the end?! Show me, and everyone else, that you believe it enough to reveal your true colors!
    I call, bullcrap! My God is real, He’s the only God, and he’s about to send you to where you belong. Let’s dual! You come forth, and I’ll send you to the abyss,” he taunted. “It won’t take long. You’ll be, before Lucifer, before I get out of this building. Now’s your chance.

    This morning I was editing a chapter in an upcoming book in my series. God laid it on my heart to share it. So… from years of experience, I can truthfully say… somebody needs it today. Please know that I’m already praying for you, whoever you are. In a world gone mad, its easy to shrink back. Especially when we face the wickedest of the wicked. That’s what Jake, my main character, has been doing. I love writing his sermons, as he stands for God, even at great cost to himself. This is only the first part, but it gets even better, as a sanctuary filled with 30,000 people respond. May God richly bless and keep you, as you join with him, when—like Elijah—he challenges them to prove their gods… and invites them to know his… (that’s in the next chapter) Everyone today.... tell at least one person the gospel. If we all do, that's knowledge of HIS calling, doubled. Do it again tomorrow. And the next day. Pray for Divine appointments. Keep telling. Our world is growing darker, and the lost are too. They're everywhere. When you stand before HIM, know you did your best, with HIS word. Amen. "I’m not letting anyone take her, Kase. Trust me.” “I do.” He hugged Maggie, and went to find Aaron. He filled him and Michael in. “You and the others, sit right behind that group of women, with Kasey. If she takes Avery out, Aaron, you go with her.” “I already was. Just preach, uncle Jake. We’re all here. We’re all watching. And we’re all trained. I’m going tonight, and don’t even argue. We all are.” Jake nodded, “I need to go. I love you all; and I’ll see you later.” He hurried backstage, found the chair he’d been shown, and sat. He lowered his head, resting his elbows on his knees, and prayed for them all, then let it all go. He asked Jesus to fill his mouth with His words to his people, and was deep into his thoughts, when he heard someone softly cough. He looked up, and saw Charles. “It’s time. Jake… we’re so glad to have you. Many of us are men of God, who’d prayed a long time, for God to send someone that could reach those we couldn’t. Like the church last night, I strongly suspect we have a coven down here, and if that spirit’s power is gone, maybe we can reach them too.” “I’m sure of it. Charles… what you and the men who’ve been praying with you, are about to witness, will change you forever. Are you ready?” “I’m ready for whatever God brings, Jake. I’ll be sitting behind you, across from your brothers. I’m armed, and capable. I’ll be watching, and I have several in mind I think need watching. I’m especially curious to see if God reaches the leader down here too. I have no idea who it is, but I’d like to. Don’t worry about behind you, or any direction, really. With the security you brought, and all of us, this building is in good hands.” Jake nodded and stood. He was wearing pressed Khaki’s, a tucked in, blue plaid shirt that matched his eyes, his usual polished boots, and his holster. He carried his phone to lay on the podium for a stopwatch, so he could keep up with the time. He was used to classes an hour and a half long, and was still working on keeping it in check. His glasses gave him a scholarly look, that along with his time-dusted moustache, goatee, and blow dried, too long hair, was exactly like he’d looked online, except he’d skipped the jacket, due to the temperature outside. His poison oak rash wasn’t as prominent tonight, and he looked more his usual self. He carried one page of notes, but really didn’t need them. This message was etched on his heart, by the Lord Himself. He felt that peace he was used to, fill him, and when his name was called, he followed Charles to his seat. He glanced down at Maggie and the women surrounding her, and another piece of confidence, as a man, settled down beside his confidence as a teacher, as they all smiled at him. It was right. He was right where he was supposed to be, and knew exactly where Jesus was standing, and that the room was filled with heavenly warriors. He glanced briefly at the areas where the shots would come from, and then dismissed it. He knew, they’d miss, just like the ones last night. He looked at all the starved children, and thanked God for sending them straight to them, as the music swelled. When it was over, Frankie took the stage, and after a brief introduction about the freeze-dried food, he preached a short, to the point message, for those his age and younger. Then Meri, the pastor’s wife, came out. She introduced Maggie, who Russell and Levi, brought up. Again, she was radiant, lovely in her flowing dress and flaming hair. As he filled his eyes with her beauty, he glanced at the women he’d gotten to know in college. She was the sum of them all, and held their attention, while they were intently listening as she spoke. His gaze moved over the audience, as he prayed, please don’t let Cherise hurt any of them. Lord, reveal her, and her dark plans. Save whoever she’s currently married to and keep Seymour, Lawrence, and all the others, in your hands. He caught a glimpse of a heavy-set woman watching the stage as she was entering, and taking a seat at the back, but dismissed her. Cherise was taller, and much slimmer. He decided to leave it in Liam’s hands, and turned his attention back to Maggie, listening as she gave her testimony. As before, it hurt, especially the pictures; but as he saw how artfully she discussed a very rough topic, he saw how it was helping her, to help others. He very well understood that. Every woman, and most men, stood to their feet clapping, as she finished. The numbers to call were on the screen, with boxes beside them, showing the number of people who were currently calling; and he was amazed at how fast they were growing. He walked over and hugged her, then took her to his brothers, waiting until they were all seated. He allowed the clapping to die down, as he looked out over the thousands of people, who’d come to hear him speak; almost mesmerized by the constant movement, with the mingled colors of their clothes and hair resembling a flower garden. He wondered if that’s what Moses, Paul, or Jesus, saw, as they spoke before the multitudes. Or David, his forefather, as he stood before them as their king. The weight of responsibility settled upon him, as he glanced once more at Maggie, beautiful among a bevy of beautiful women, then said, “God can heal anything. He can bring you through the worst things, man can throw at you. He can also save you from being that one who does the worst. How many here read the word?” he waited while people raised their hands, noting how many there were. “How many talk about it during your daily lives, and teach it to others?” Fewer hands went up. “What are you waiting on? Me? I’m no superman.” He looked down, “Oops, I forgot to start my stopwatch. I better do that, so you won’t throw rotten tomatoes at me.” Tittering filled the huge room as he did that. He was saying again, “I’m no superman, as he looked back up, and stopped short at what he saw. He worked hard to suppress his laughter, finally losing that battle, as he looked down at his family, then across the auditorium. Each man who’d come with him had unbuttoned their shirts and pulled them open. They were all wearing a t-shirt underneath, with a superman shield, and the words, ‘We’re with Super J’ written above it. Even Maggie, all the women, and the women who’d come to support him, had pulled them over their clothes. Just as he had it back under control, all the kids across the room, not just those they’d brought, started waving flags that said, ‘Glory to God… and Super J… who tells us about him.’ He grinned, “My brothers told me a while back, that it was my job to preach, and theirs to keep me humble. I can testify tonight, that they’re all doing a spectacular job.” Every last man who was on security detail, all Charles’s men, and the men of the church, pulled their shirts open at the same time, having already unbuttoned them, and been ready, and they were wearing them too. His grin widened, but before he could respond, the sound of helicopter rotors filled the room, and on all the overhead screens, one flew into view, escorted by several others, with ‘A Super God, needs a Super J, to proclaim His Truth to a Super Wicked Nation,’ on the bottom, as they tilted sideways. It too, had the Super J shield on it, and a cartoon Jake rappelled down with one hand, holding an armful of bibles, and began to throw them all over the city as he descended. The entire room, including him, lost it, laughing hysterically. When he could speak again, he managed, “See what I mean. I can tell you, as a college professor, who’s graded thousands of students, they’re all acing keeping me humble. Liam, Tucker, and Kai—that’s my media man—you’ll all need to see me after class.” They all laughed again, then he saw Apex and his ever-present entourage, enter and make their way down to sit by Lorenzo. It was comforting having his so close, reminding him exactly who he was. “I can’t take them anywhere. Seriously, they’re trying to help my anxiety, tonight. You all know what last night was like for me, and today we reburied our parents. Someone we trusted, desecrated their graves, and others. We buried children. We buried friends. They know, I’m struggling with it all, and that’s my family. We’ve long gotten through tough days and times, together. With laughter and love, it’s possible. Thank you for helping them prank me like that. Laughter is truly good for the soul. God loves to laugh. I know that. He loves people who care about other people. As I was trying to get to, God loves it when we tell people about Him. He even tells us He ‘entrusts’ us with His word. It’s sacred. It’s important. It’s the words of life. How many come, week after week, and listen, hearing your pastor, as he teaches, then leave this building and never remember? How many see friends, family, co-workers, and others, and never pass it on? Why? This is your sacred duty. He’s entrusted you with His very words, that bring life to others. Here, let me read it, so you can see. Turn to 1 Thessalonians 2:7, and I’ll start at verse four: But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a Cloke of covetousness; God is witness: Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us. For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God. Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe. Tell me. I want to know. If you’ve shared the truth of God with someone this week, raise your hand?” He nodded, as some did. “Tonight, God’s going to challenge you. How many watched the sermon last night?” Hands raised all over the room. “Last night I spoke about pagan worship. About how it’s hurting people everywhere. I want to show you what that looks like, so you’ll understand what it means to me, and others. Kai, stop the visual recording part, for a minute. Boys, bring the kids up here, please.” He waited while they lined them up across the front. As before, Louie went straight to him. “See their condition? That’s what men and women who don’t follow God’s laws are capable of. See those beautiful dresses, the girls are wearing, and the nice clothes, the boys are? That’s what God’s people do. The ladies from the church last night, bought clothes that will last for years. We only needed a few, right now, but they were so generous, it was stunning. They even thought about suspenders for the boys, since nothing fits, no matter what size we use. Today, someone else showed us the same type of generosity, providing therapy animals and entertainment. Your pastor, set up a room for them to be taken care of, while we’re here. That’s God’s people. People have hurt them all their lives. You see the starvation. You don’t see the rest. But, like verse seven says… let me read it again…. But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us. Folks… that’s what we’re doing now… helping them. Nurturing them… and cherishing them. Being affectionate… like you are to us. Hear me… the WORD says, it’s not just the gospel He’s asking us to impart to others, but our own souls. Because they’re dear to us. My family’s dear to me; and as you saw, I seem to be their favorite. My nickname, is Klutz, they love me so much.” He grinned, while they all laughed. “They gave me that brief moment of fun. They spent money to make me laugh. They spent time to draw you all in. They don’t want me hurt. God doesn’t want any of us hurt. He doesn’t want children starved—or anyone starved of His words. Those of us called by His name… we’re entrusted with it… we’re entrusted to tell them, and care for their souls, like we care for our church and our bodies. It’s life. It’s salvation. It’s changes, taking place, because… like us rescuing those kids, giving them a home, love, laughter, food, and acceptance… it’s what He longs to do for us. It's easier to turn away. Let me quote verses 4-6 again. But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a Cloke of covetousness; God is witness: Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. Did you get it? It pleases men for us to keep it to ourselves, but He allows us to speak for Him, about him. For those who don’t know Him, its offensive. We so often bow to that, don’t we? 1 Corinthains 18, says: For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. Verse 23, says: But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumbling block, and unto the Greeks foolishness. No one wants to be seen as divisive, foolish, or offensive. So, we keep our mouths shut… as day-after-day, week-after-week, and year-after-year, people leave this world for an eternal destiny away from god, with spirits so wicked they lead people to do that to kids.” He noticed they were still standing there, and asked them to return them to their seats, again keeping Louie. “I spoke to a man from your congregation earlier, and he expressed to me his shock and outrage, that what happened to those kids, could even happen in America, and in the state of Texas. You know why it did, and does every day? Because the church has dropped the ball! We’ve become politically correct. We’re more worried about people not seeing us as foolish, than we are that God Himself, entrusted us with His words. Their anger, laughter, derisiveness, and hate, has shut our mouths. While they’re hanging out in cave systems—and I know, because I’ve been there—while they’re breeding monstrosities meant to kill thousands, while they’re doing rituals to the demons of old, and fallen angels at war with God, while they’re raping, starving, and murdering children and adults, we’re not speaking about Jesus and his sacrifice for all of us, so that men and women can be free!” Jake was pacing now, striding across the front, not seeing any of them. He was filled with the spirit and walking in his calling, as comfortable, as he could be. Louie was clapping, and he never even noticed; he just shifted him, and pulled him back up, when he all but turned upside-down, as he responded to Jake’s energy, and tried to look behind him when Jake’s volume increased, to see what he was yelling about. “Let’s go on in Corinthians: But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ, the power of God, and the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: You see, I’m nothing special. I just have a calling. A mandate, like all of you. I’m entrusted to speak His word, and tell people there’s a choice. A better way. A way that leads to Him and everlasting life. That leads to love and laughter, and plenty. Why me…? Well… according to my brothers, I’m a klutz. You all know, after last night, I’m as capable of foolish choices, as anyone. But verse 27 says: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; Let’s go on. Verse 28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: Why? Verse 29—That no flesh should glory in his presence. 30 But of Him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 31 That, according as it is written, he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. I don’t glory in who I am. I don’t glory in my position as a professor, or someone who’s asked to speak. I don’t glory in having the ability to cast out demons, and send evil spirits out of this world to await their punishment in the abyss. That’s not my power. It’s not my might. It belongs to God! I’m merely His messenger. I’m Super J, remember, not God. He sends me. He wants to send you. Are you willing? Will you take the gospel, that’s His message to the world, into the people surrounding you, like He entrusts us all to do? You can go, just like me. I promise you, if I sat down, any of my brothers could come up here and finish this sermon. My sisters could. My wife could wipe the floor with me, in a head-to-head preaching contest. It’s not about me! It’s about Him! I’ve been told, there’s a coven of pagans in this area, too. I’m, not surprised, and neither should you be. God’s people have always been intermingled with those who refuse to serve Him. And those who hide in His house—using His name—to hide their wicked endeavors. I know, you’re here. If you were there last night, or watched online, you saw the pagan leader in that area, surrender to the Lord. You saw his daughter and him be freed from the spirits bound to them. I know you have them, too. I’m familiar with how they hurt you, lie to you, use you, and twist you into someone who does every form of evil known to man. It’s the same spirits from the Levant! The same ones that caused Sodom, Gomorrah, and three other cities, to be destroyed! The same spirits the caused all the firstborn boys to be destroyed in Egypt! The same spirits that caused God to send one angel to wipe out an Assyrian army of 185,000 hardened soldiers, in one night! He’s powerful! He’s mighty! And he’s angry! He hates it when children are hurt! He said, in Luke 17:2, It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he be cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones. Did you see the offense to them? Did you participate? Or maybe not them—but other little ones? Have you done rituals to those who war against God? I know some of you feel trapped. I also know some of you revel in it. I know some, like him, were born into it, and never had a chance to know anything else. But guess what?! You know enough to pretend to be Christian! You know to hide it! That tells me, that like the word states, God’s law is known to you! You can’t war against someone you don’t believe exists! You scream that he’s a fairy tale, but I don’t see you doing rituals against the tooth fairy, or those that tell, about it. He’s real, and you know it! You’re afraid of Him, and you know it! I’m aware that rituals have been done in anticipation of me speaking tonight. I’ve had death threats for six months, openly… and many before that. I’ve been raped, shot, stabbed, cut, poisoned, and my very reputation so slandered it’s ridiculous. My horses have been shot. My wife taken. I’ve watched my nieces and nephews attacked, and held dying babies in my arms, and picked up bodies of those murdered. You’d rather serve demons—who twist your bodies and souls into parodies of what God made us to be—than surrender to Him. Can you ask yourselves now, tonight, here in this room, or by the internet…. What really holds you? It is fear? Pride? Position? Money? Family, and friends? Is hell really that appealing to you? It’s eternal, folks. Its everlasting. Eternity with God is too. But you have to choose. And for those of you feeling righteous, because although you know you’re not what you’re supposed to be, you haven’t served demons, and may not have even known people did… don’t sit there and feel good. If you haven’t surrendered your entirety to him, your about in the same boat. He said, we’re hot or cold. And if you try to stay in between, He’ll spew you out. When that happens, you get the same eternity of those who did the worst. It’s Him, or them. It’s right or wrong. It’s all or nothing. Hell is real! The lake of fire is real! Fallen supernatural beings, you’d call angels, are real! Demons are real! Those who worship them, rather than the creator, are real. God is real! As real, as me, standing here before you. Many were healed last night. Many were set free of demons. Many, experienced salvation for the first time; and many were renewed, as they surrendered anew, or deeper. He’s here. He’s issuing the same message he’s issued since Adam walked the earth. The same message, John the Baptist issued, and Jesus Himself. Repent, and be baptized. Surrender your all. We’re so close to the book of Revelation being fulfilled. Watch the news. Watch what’s happened to me. Why would anyone go after a simple college professor, teaching how a book written so long ago, has truth and validity? Ask yourself, why, that using the same criteria used to evaluate other ancient texts, to find that the New Testament, meets all the criteria—and indeed meets them better than any other known text—Is worth killing me, students, a home health nurse, and children! For a God, that supposedly is just a pie-in-the-sky dream! Why, have men fought since the dawn of time, over religion? Why is Christianity, so hated across the world, and its adherents, killed. And not just killed—killed in heinous ways. In ritualistic fashion. In sacrifice to demons. If you’re here tonight, and you’ve participated in any of this, I challenge the demons inside you, to manifest, and show their power and presence, and stamp me out. You saw the results last night. You game? I’m holding my son. He’s an innocent child, that was sodomized. He had a tracker that was poisoning him put in his bladder. Every child, God brought to us that night, had them. I’m just a man. Demons, do your best. Watch.” He shifted Louie to his right side. “Now, even my draw is hampered. Hear me, denizens of hell… put a bullet in me, if you’re capable! You think your god will prevail?! Either tonight, or in the end?! Show me, and everyone else, that you believe it enough to reveal your true colors! I call, bullcrap! My God is real, He’s the only God, and he’s about to send you to where you belong. Let’s dual! You come forth, and I’ll send you to the abyss,” he taunted. “It won’t take long. You’ll be, before Lucifer, before I get out of this building. Now’s your chance.
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  • Good morning to everyone. Grace and Peace be with you.

    Today is a day of computer work. Research for a project that I am working on with a friend. Polishing off the novel. Writing the competition piece and … working on my office. It is really a train wreck. OH….and trying to figure out why the scanner part of my printer is being a turd. My new printer prints divine; however, my laptop says I don’t have a scanner. Not cool.

    This morning, I was blessed with a phone call from my daughter. I should have drank my first cup of coffee in its entirety to take that call because her ADHD brain sounded like it was hyped up on Monster and wake up shots. Know when you get a really good rhythm going on a pin ball machine and the ball does not want to stop….that was her. A Lot. HaHa.

    In the last two weeks, my bedtime has been extended to nearly 11pm and I still wake up around 6; however, I wake up rested and refreshed. Coffee is still very much a necessity though. Very much.

    Storms are supposed to blow through here this morning for a bit, giving one more good saturation to the fields before planting. Or a good first drink for those who have planted already.

    Today I encourage you to breath. Put one foot in front of the other. You are going to have those people and those situations that feel like they are too much, however, that does not mean that you are not enough…it simply means that you must put one foot in front of the other and breath. You have but one task to work on. You have but one conversation to have. You have but one situation to deal with. You have what is directly in front of you. That is it. Today my list of tasks is mighty, and I may not get through them all as resolved, however, I will take one task on a time and focus on that task. If something happens and I have to pivot, then I will focus on that situation before returning to original task. The one thing I will not allow is for the enemy to derail my peace. One step at a time, one situation at a time, one breath at a time. The enemy has room in this equation.

    Take today and focus on the task before you, then move on. Keep the enemy’s thoughts at bay by keeping your eye on the prize. The minions will try … but YOU can kick them to the curb by simply following Him who guides you.

    Be blessed.

    **The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not vain. – 1 Corinthians 15:55-58
    Good morning to everyone. Grace and Peace be with you. Today is a day of computer work. Research for a project that I am working on with a friend. Polishing off the novel. Writing the competition piece and … working on my office. It is really a train wreck. OH….and trying to figure out why the scanner part of my printer is being a turd. My new printer prints divine; however, my laptop says I don’t have a scanner. Not cool. This morning, I was blessed with a phone call from my daughter. I should have drank my first cup of coffee in its entirety to take that call because her ADHD brain sounded like it was hyped up on Monster and wake up shots. Know when you get a really good rhythm going on a pin ball machine and the ball does not want to stop….that was her. A Lot. HaHa. In the last two weeks, my bedtime has been extended to nearly 11pm and I still wake up around 6; however, I wake up rested and refreshed. Coffee is still very much a necessity though. Very much. Storms are supposed to blow through here this morning for a bit, giving one more good saturation to the fields before planting. Or a good first drink for those who have planted already. Today I encourage you to breath. Put one foot in front of the other. You are going to have those people and those situations that feel like they are too much, however, that does not mean that you are not enough…it simply means that you must put one foot in front of the other and breath. You have but one task to work on. You have but one conversation to have. You have but one situation to deal with. You have what is directly in front of you. That is it. Today my list of tasks is mighty, and I may not get through them all as resolved, however, I will take one task on a time and focus on that task. If something happens and I have to pivot, then I will focus on that situation before returning to original task. The one thing I will not allow is for the enemy to derail my peace. One step at a time, one situation at a time, one breath at a time. The enemy has room in this equation. Take today and focus on the task before you, then move on. Keep the enemy’s thoughts at bay by keeping your eye on the prize. The minions will try … but YOU can kick them to the curb by simply following Him who guides you. Be blessed. **The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not vain. – 1 Corinthians 15:55-58
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  • GOD'S CREATION = 100 / evolution = 0
    SHOTS FIRED IN THE COW PASTURE

    Every single day, in cow pastures across the world, shots are fired. Most people never see them. That’s because they come from a fungus barely half a foot tall called Pilobolus.

    This remarkable fungus lives on fresh dung from grass eating animals like cows, horses, deer, and other grazers. Pilobolus plays a vital role by breaking down dead and decaying matter. It begins as tiny spores that grow into thin threads feeding on manure. As it matures, a stalk rises upward, and near the top a swollen bulb forms, shaped like a miniature cannon barrel. Inside that bulb sit the spores. When morning sunlight hits it, the bulb fills with water. Pressure builds. At just the right moment, it bursts, firing the spores with astonishing precision up to six feet away.

    That distance is not accidental. Cows will not eat grass anywhere near their own manure. They avoid it instinctively. So the spores must land far enough away on clean blades of grass to be eaten. Once consumed, the spores survive the cow’s digestive system thanks to a protective coating, then pass through and are deposited in fresh dung. The cycle begins again, perfectly timed and perfectly balanced.

    Now consider what would happen if even one part failed. If the spores did not launch far enough, they would never be eaten. If they lacked protection, digestion would destroy them. If the fungus did not exist to decompose manure, fields would be buried in waste. This system only works because every part depends on every other part. That is irreducible complexity. That is design.

    This is not random. This is not accidental. This is God’s brilliance on display in what seems like a mundane problem. I can almost picture God smiling as we slowly discover how precisely He solved it, revealing layers of wisdom in a creation He spoke into existence just thousands of years ago.

    “He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth.”
    Psalm 104:14
    GOD'S CREATION = 100 / evolution = 0 SHOTS FIRED IN THE COW PASTURE Every single day, in cow pastures across the world, shots are fired. Most people never see them. That’s because they come from a fungus barely half a foot tall called Pilobolus. This remarkable fungus lives on fresh dung from grass eating animals like cows, horses, deer, and other grazers. Pilobolus plays a vital role by breaking down dead and decaying matter. It begins as tiny spores that grow into thin threads feeding on manure. As it matures, a stalk rises upward, and near the top a swollen bulb forms, shaped like a miniature cannon barrel. Inside that bulb sit the spores. When morning sunlight hits it, the bulb fills with water. Pressure builds. At just the right moment, it bursts, firing the spores with astonishing precision up to six feet away. That distance is not accidental. Cows will not eat grass anywhere near their own manure. They avoid it instinctively. So the spores must land far enough away on clean blades of grass to be eaten. Once consumed, the spores survive the cow’s digestive system thanks to a protective coating, then pass through and are deposited in fresh dung. The cycle begins again, perfectly timed and perfectly balanced. Now consider what would happen if even one part failed. If the spores did not launch far enough, they would never be eaten. If they lacked protection, digestion would destroy them. If the fungus did not exist to decompose manure, fields would be buried in waste. This system only works because every part depends on every other part. That is irreducible complexity. That is design. This is not random. This is not accidental. This is God’s brilliance on display in what seems like a mundane problem. I can almost picture God smiling as we slowly discover how precisely He solved it, revealing layers of wisdom in a creation He spoke into existence just thousands of years ago. “He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth.” Psalm 104:14
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  • Confidence – Face Your Giants | David & Goliath Worship Short #shots #music #worship #confidence
    Confidence – Face Your Giants | David & Goliath Worship Short #shots #music #worship #confidence
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  • GUIDELINES FOR LIVING

    February 5th, 2026

    God Is Our Peace.

    For Christ himself is our way of peace. He has made peace between us Jews and you Gentiles by making us all one family, breaking down the wall of contempt that used to separate us. Ephesians 2:14, Living Bible

    In 1904, a massive, bronze statue of Christ with his arms outstretched to the harbor of Buenos Aires was erected. Known as the “Christ of the Andes,” standing at an altitude of 13,000 feet, it towers over the whole area. Christ’s left hand holds a cross. His right hand is extended in blessing. On the base of the great statue is a quotation from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, and it reads, “He is our peace who has made both one.”

    Have you ever wondered what’s the story behind this magnificent work of art? Here it is. In 1899, Argentina and Chile were on the path leading to war. Though there had never been an armed confrontation between these two countries, it was certain that one was brewing. Armies had been massed on the border between the two. By Easter of 1900, it was only a matter of days or hours until the first shots were fired.

    That’s when Monsignor Bonaventa in Buenos Aires preached a passionate Easter message calling for peace. And on the other side of the border, the echo was picked up; others called for peace too. Gradually pleas for sanity won out and King Edward VII of Britain was asked to arbitrate the dispute. Eventually a treaty was signed, and the cannons that had been pointed at each other were melted down, and the bronze was poured into the mold for the “Christ of the Andes.”

    Forgive my thinking this, but I can’t help but suggest that the only possible lasting solution to the strife between Israel and her Arab neighbors is for the Prince of Peace, the one of whom Isaiah spoke of long ago, to reach out His strong hand to each and bring them to the conference table.

    The same thing is true of troubled marriages, conflicts between people. In four decades of working with people, I have discovered that if two people will come together and ask God to arbitrate their conflict in prayer, He does what could never happen otherwise.

    One of the beautiful expressions of God’s desire for peace is found in the words of one of Israel’s judges. His name was Gideon. Fearing that he would be killed at the hands of his enemies, God sent an angel with the good news, “You are not going to die.” There Gideon built an altar and called it Jehovah Shalom, which means “God is our peace.” Five times in the New Testament alone, this mighty God is called “The God of all peace.”

    “Peace,” wrote A.B. Simpson, “is the most precious of all the gifts and graces of the Spirit; so precious indeed is peace that it was the one legacy left us by our departing Lord.” “Joy,” he said, “may be more exciting, but peace is more sustaining.” How true. No wonder Paul described God’s peace as “a peace which passes all understanding.”

    A closing thought: The only legacy which Jesus left to the rag-tag band of men He chose to walk with Him was that of peace. In the Upper Room, only hours before He was seized in the Garden, He said, “My peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Don’t let your hearts be troubled and don’t let them be afraid” (John 14:27).

    That can be your inheritance as well. “Grant to me above all things that can be desired,” prayed Thomas á Kempis, “to rest in Thee, and in Thee to have my heart at peace.” Yes, Lord, that’s the prayer of my heart as well. Life’s much too short to live with conflict and anger when God can bring peace.

    Resource reading: Ephesians 2:11-22
    GUIDELINES FOR LIVING February 5th, 2026 God Is Our Peace. For Christ himself is our way of peace. He has made peace between us Jews and you Gentiles by making us all one family, breaking down the wall of contempt that used to separate us. Ephesians 2:14, Living Bible In 1904, a massive, bronze statue of Christ with his arms outstretched to the harbor of Buenos Aires was erected. Known as the “Christ of the Andes,” standing at an altitude of 13,000 feet, it towers over the whole area. Christ’s left hand holds a cross. His right hand is extended in blessing. On the base of the great statue is a quotation from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, and it reads, “He is our peace who has made both one.” Have you ever wondered what’s the story behind this magnificent work of art? Here it is. In 1899, Argentina and Chile were on the path leading to war. Though there had never been an armed confrontation between these two countries, it was certain that one was brewing. Armies had been massed on the border between the two. By Easter of 1900, it was only a matter of days or hours until the first shots were fired. That’s when Monsignor Bonaventa in Buenos Aires preached a passionate Easter message calling for peace. And on the other side of the border, the echo was picked up; others called for peace too. Gradually pleas for sanity won out and King Edward VII of Britain was asked to arbitrate the dispute. Eventually a treaty was signed, and the cannons that had been pointed at each other were melted down, and the bronze was poured into the mold for the “Christ of the Andes.” Forgive my thinking this, but I can’t help but suggest that the only possible lasting solution to the strife between Israel and her Arab neighbors is for the Prince of Peace, the one of whom Isaiah spoke of long ago, to reach out His strong hand to each and bring them to the conference table. The same thing is true of troubled marriages, conflicts between people. In four decades of working with people, I have discovered that if two people will come together and ask God to arbitrate their conflict in prayer, He does what could never happen otherwise. One of the beautiful expressions of God’s desire for peace is found in the words of one of Israel’s judges. His name was Gideon. Fearing that he would be killed at the hands of his enemies, God sent an angel with the good news, “You are not going to die.” There Gideon built an altar and called it Jehovah Shalom, which means “God is our peace.” Five times in the New Testament alone, this mighty God is called “The God of all peace.” “Peace,” wrote A.B. Simpson, “is the most precious of all the gifts and graces of the Spirit; so precious indeed is peace that it was the one legacy left us by our departing Lord.” “Joy,” he said, “may be more exciting, but peace is more sustaining.” How true. No wonder Paul described God’s peace as “a peace which passes all understanding.” A closing thought: The only legacy which Jesus left to the rag-tag band of men He chose to walk with Him was that of peace. In the Upper Room, only hours before He was seized in the Garden, He said, “My peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Don’t let your hearts be troubled and don’t let them be afraid” (John 14:27). That can be your inheritance as well. “Grant to me above all things that can be desired,” prayed Thomas á Kempis, “to rest in Thee, and in Thee to have my heart at peace.” Yes, Lord, that’s the prayer of my heart as well. Life’s much too short to live with conflict and anger when God can bring peace. Resource reading: Ephesians 2:11-22
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  • GUIDELINES FOR LIVING

    February 5th, 2026

    God Is Our Peace.

    For Christ himself is our way of peace. He has made peace between us Jews and you Gentiles by making us all one family, breaking down the wall of contempt that used to separate us. Ephesians 2:14, Living Bible

    In 1904, a massive, bronze statue of Christ with his arms outstretched to the harbor of Buenos Aires was erected. Known as the “Christ of the Andes,” standing at an altitude of 13,000 feet, it towers over the whole area. Christ’s left hand holds a cross. His right hand is extended in blessing. On the base of the great statue is a quotation from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, and it reads, “He is our peace who has made both one.”

    Have you ever wondered what’s the story behind this magnificent work of art? Here it is. In 1899, Argentina and Chile were on the path leading to war. Though there had never been an armed confrontation between these two countries, it was certain that one was brewing. Armies had been massed on the border between the two. By Easter of 1900, it was only a matter of days or hours until the first shots were fired.

    That’s when Monsignor Bonaventa in Buenos Aires preached a passionate Easter message calling for peace. And on the other side of the border, the echo was picked up; others called for peace too. Gradually pleas for sanity won out and King Edward VII of Britain was asked to arbitrate the dispute. Eventually a treaty was signed, and the cannons that had been pointed at each other were melted down, and the bronze was poured into the mold for the “Christ of the Andes.”

    Forgive my thinking this, but I can’t help but suggest that the only possible lasting solution to the strife between Israel and her Arab neighbors is for the Prince of Peace, the one of whom Isaiah spoke of long ago, to reach out His strong hand to each and bring them to the conference table.

    The same thing is true of troubled marriages, conflicts between people. In four decades of working with people, I have discovered that if two people will come together and ask God to arbitrate their conflict in prayer, He does what could never happen otherwise.

    One of the beautiful expressions of God’s desire for peace is found in the words of one of Israel’s judges. His name was Gideon. Fearing that he would be killed at the hands of his enemies, God sent an angel with the good news, “You are not going to die.” There Gideon built an altar and called it Jehovah Shalom, which means “God is our peace.” Five times in the New Testament alone, this mighty God is called “The God of all peace.”

    “Peace,” wrote A.B. Simpson, “is the most precious of all the gifts and graces of the Spirit; so precious indeed is peace that it was the one legacy left us by our departing Lord.” “Joy,” he said, “may be more exciting, but peace is more sustaining.” How true. No wonder Paul described God’s peace as “a peace which passes all understanding.”

    A closing thought: The only legacy which Jesus left to the rag-tag band of men He chose to walk with Him was that of peace. In the Upper Room, only hours before He was seized in the Garden, He said, “My peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Don’t let your hearts be troubled and don’t let them be afraid” (John 14:27).

    That can be your inheritance as well. “Grant to me above all things that can be desired,” prayed Thomas á Kempis, “to rest in Thee, and in Thee to have my heart at peace.” Yes, Lord, that’s the prayer of my heart as well. Life’s much too short to live with conflict and anger when God can bring peace.

    Resource reading: Ephesians 2:11-22
    GUIDELINES FOR LIVING February 5th, 2026 God Is Our Peace. For Christ himself is our way of peace. He has made peace between us Jews and you Gentiles by making us all one family, breaking down the wall of contempt that used to separate us. Ephesians 2:14, Living Bible In 1904, a massive, bronze statue of Christ with his arms outstretched to the harbor of Buenos Aires was erected. Known as the “Christ of the Andes,” standing at an altitude of 13,000 feet, it towers over the whole area. Christ’s left hand holds a cross. His right hand is extended in blessing. On the base of the great statue is a quotation from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, and it reads, “He is our peace who has made both one.” Have you ever wondered what’s the story behind this magnificent work of art? Here it is. In 1899, Argentina and Chile were on the path leading to war. Though there had never been an armed confrontation between these two countries, it was certain that one was brewing. Armies had been massed on the border between the two. By Easter of 1900, it was only a matter of days or hours until the first shots were fired. That’s when Monsignor Bonaventa in Buenos Aires preached a passionate Easter message calling for peace. And on the other side of the border, the echo was picked up; others called for peace too. Gradually pleas for sanity won out and King Edward VII of Britain was asked to arbitrate the dispute. Eventually a treaty was signed, and the cannons that had been pointed at each other were melted down, and the bronze was poured into the mold for the “Christ of the Andes.” Forgive my thinking this, but I can’t help but suggest that the only possible lasting solution to the strife between Israel and her Arab neighbors is for the Prince of Peace, the one of whom Isaiah spoke of long ago, to reach out His strong hand to each and bring them to the conference table. The same thing is true of troubled marriages, conflicts between people. In four decades of working with people, I have discovered that if two people will come together and ask God to arbitrate their conflict in prayer, He does what could never happen otherwise. One of the beautiful expressions of God’s desire for peace is found in the words of one of Israel’s judges. His name was Gideon. Fearing that he would be killed at the hands of his enemies, God sent an angel with the good news, “You are not going to die.” There Gideon built an altar and called it Jehovah Shalom, which means “God is our peace.” Five times in the New Testament alone, this mighty God is called “The God of all peace.” “Peace,” wrote A.B. Simpson, “is the most precious of all the gifts and graces of the Spirit; so precious indeed is peace that it was the one legacy left us by our departing Lord.” “Joy,” he said, “may be more exciting, but peace is more sustaining.” How true. No wonder Paul described God’s peace as “a peace which passes all understanding.” A closing thought: The only legacy which Jesus left to the rag-tag band of men He chose to walk with Him was that of peace. In the Upper Room, only hours before He was seized in the Garden, He said, “My peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Don’t let your hearts be troubled and don’t let them be afraid” (John 14:27). That can be your inheritance as well. “Grant to me above all things that can be desired,” prayed Thomas á Kempis, “to rest in Thee, and in Thee to have my heart at peace.” Yes, Lord, that’s the prayer of my heart as well. Life’s much too short to live with conflict and anger when God can bring peace. Resource reading: Ephesians 2:11-22
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  • 1 Corinthians 12:13 (MSG)
    By means of his one Spirit, we all said good-bye to our partial and piecemeal lives. We each used to independently call our own shots, but then we entered into a large and integrated life in which he has the final say in everything. (This is what we proclaimed in word and action when we were baptized.) Each of us is now a part of his resurrection body, refreshed and sustained at one fountain—his Spirit—where we all come to drink. The old labels we once used to identify ourselves—labels like Jew or Greek, slave or free—are no longer useful. We need something larger, more comprehensive.
    1 Corinthians 12:13 (MSG) By means of his one Spirit, we all said good-bye to our partial and piecemeal lives. We each used to independently call our own shots, but then we entered into a large and integrated life in which he has the final say in everything. (This is what we proclaimed in word and action when we were baptized.) Each of us is now a part of his resurrection body, refreshed and sustained at one fountain—his Spirit—where we all come to drink. The old labels we once used to identify ourselves—labels like Jew or Greek, slave or free—are no longer useful. We need something larger, more comprehensive.
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