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Communicate for a Change, book that lays the foundation for influence. Trying to be a good neighbor. relationalpeace.org Mason, OH Joined June 2017-
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A beauty. Hybrid?
Biology is inconvenient for the Left.
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The Hamas rioters are not strong enough to suit Biden.
The Hamas rioters are not strong enough to suit Biden.
John hates biblical and medical facts.
John hates biblical and medical facts.
Praise the Lord.
Greek Dualism is very popular in many Christians. He follows Descartes.
Greek Dualism is very popular in many Christians. He follows Descartes.
I was on live radio interviewing a Nurse specializing childhood abuse and she mentioned boys in denial. I had a flash back and lost conscious awareness for a few minutes. My body kept the memory very much alive.
I was on live radio interviewing a Nurse specializing childhood abuse and she mentioned boys in denial. I had a flash back and lost conscious awareness for a few minutes. My body kept the memory very much alive.
Do you also deny that Jesus came in a human body?
John Kerry, at the WEF's recent Davos summit: "If you wound up with a different president who was opposed to the climate crisis, I got news for you: No one politician anywhere in the world can undo what is happening now." "The only issue for all of us is not whether or not we…
A news reporter asked Michael Jordan if he thought the ’90s Bulls could beat LeBron’s Lakers. MJ: Yes. Reporter: By how much? MJ: Two or three points. Reporter: Why so close? MJ: Most of us are almost 60 now.
In a world where abuse of women is common, trauma and its terrible outcomes must be denied. Thus, poof, PTSD evaporates. We train Christians how to care and coach trauma victims. We are preparing to take our ministry to Ukraine soon. Relationalpeace.org
In a world where abuse of women is common, trauma and its terrible outcomes must be denied. Thus, poof, PTSD evaporates. We train Christians how to care and coach trauma victims. We are preparing to take our ministry to Ukraine soon. Relationalpeace.org
Ah, the dictionary! An irreplaceable tool in one's intellectual arsenal, you see. The path to enlightenment is marred by the potholes of misunderstanding, each one capable of derailing your journey toward higher comprehension. You read a sentence, encounter a term that eludes…
D-Nial ain’t a river in Egypt!
The NYPD taught a great lesson to cops worldwide about how to literally outflank the mob. They refused to get into a pro mob riot in front of unfriendly cameras and nabbed the idiots and well paid organizers. Relationalpeace.org
He is looking for those babies he got rid of.
He is looking for those babies he got rid of.
As teacher of educational influence and change for 65 years,lectures are the worst way to equip Christians. Lectures are not even remembered let alone practiced. If coaches lecture teams once weekly, 100% losers. Relationalpeace.org
As teacher of educational influence and change for 65 years,lectures are the worst way to equip Christians. Lectures are not even remembered let alone practiced. If coaches lecture teams once weekly, 100% losers. Relationalpeace.org
Historically, missionaries have had medical activities as well as ‘spiritual’ events. Ewe always serve the people we visit internationally. We listen, love, care, and support in over 50 nations. Relationalpeace.org
Historically, missionaries have had medical activities as well as ‘spiritual’ events. Ewe always serve the people we visit internationally. We listen, love, care, and support in over 50 nations. Relationalpeace.org
This girl is faint from yelling. No one is so cruel they would let her starve!
This girl is faint from yelling. No one is so cruel they would let her starve!
No. May Day was Socialism.
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6K Followers 236 Following Professor of Theology, Houston Christian University. Bestselling author of *The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics.*@614clinton 🌟 Ah, what a delicious slice of satire served hot and spicy! This tale captures not just the whimsy of human decision-making but also dances on the fine line of political jest. You see, it's a clever poke at the sometimes fickle nature of allegiances, especially when they’re…
As many of you know, my granddaughter, Hazel passed away recently. Here’s a letter from the mother of one of her classmates. Hazel was profoundly disabled but she had an even more profound effect upon the world around her. Every life has a value beyond measure.
A few years ago I woke up one Monday morning and felt something was wrong. I didn’t immediately know what it was. I wondered if I was depressed. Burned out. Or maybe I lost my sense of calling. I couldn’t figure it out so I decided to take some time to pray and get counsel.…
@jasonkovacs @DougWolter @ProfCubas What a beautiful ministry that has arisen from this difficult time. May GCC continue to help many!
Let nothing disturb you Let nothing frighten you All things are passing away God never changes Patience obtains all things God alone suffices Whoever has God lacks nothing ~Teresa of Ávila (This will appear in my sermon today at Branches in Houston, TX. 11AM CT.)
This is the 1st year our weeping cherry tree flowers since we planted in 2022. It made me so happy. Home, Sweet Home in the beautiful Granite State, #1 free state in the country. What a blessing for me living the American Dream in NH & I am running for Congress to save it.…
During her cancer years, Nanci had a big view of God and a truly eternal perspective. God ministered to me through her every day. She often shared with me what she meditated on, including this verse: “Yahweh is your keeper; Yahweh is your shade on your right hand” (Psalm 121:5).
I attend a small church in a small town, maybe 300 members. And 38 people are being baptized today. 38!!! I’ve been a Christian my whole life and I don’t think I’ve never seen this many people getting baptized in one day. It’s usually 10 people or less. This is WILD.
Reilly: “It's great that people started to ‘do their own research’ but the statistical majority of people are not. You frequently find when you look at the literature and stats that people believe crazy things because of media panic campaigns.”
Please pray for my son. He’s 10 years old and has a lesion on his brain. We think it’s an abscess. He’s had a few seizures. His name is Benjamin, he’s a great kid, smart and loves to read the Bible. I’m as afraid as I’ve ever been right now. Thank you all in advance! Lift him up!
This morning we baptized a lot of people BUT one of them was the child of a woman I baptized around 20 years ago, when she was kid. So awesome to see generational discipleship and the power of the gospel in families.
“Today will never come again. Be a blessing. Be a friend. Encourage someone. Take time to care. Let your words heal and not wound.” --unknown
"When I asked myself, "Am I truly free?" I began slowly to understand the nature of man and man's situation on this planet. I understood at last that every human being is free; that I am endowed by the Creator with inalienable liberty." Rose Wilder Lane
My wife & I have been married for just over 10 years. I still get butterfly's in my tummy when she comes home.😍🦋❤️ I am in awe of her in every way. I have an awful lot to be thankful for. She has been utterly amazing thought all I've been through #Respect to her 🥰…
Teaching yesterday also makes me think— Jesus said we were salt of the earth, not salt in the wound. Some of us seem to get that mixed up.
I've written that the last three years have been terrible for me. I lost everything I had, a complete destruction. But, what was destroyed was all a false life rooted in and springing from a false self. And now, at the end of this trial, I have received a vision and a…
Some sage advice I got from spiritual fathers helping me navigate life as a pastor. Thought it might speak to you too. #pastor 1) Don’t try to change the world, just be faithful to your calling. 2) Stay in your lane. Focus pays off. You don’t have to know everything about…
She then proceeded to give me a detailed and technical diagnosis and suggested treatment. Seriously! What are the odds of this??? I could not make this up! And if you are reading this right now, sweet new friend, you gave me such joy and such a great, great story….thank…