Another note to my friends, readers and fellow soldiers in Christ, before I hit the hay. If anyone knows something about power chairs and/ or power scooters that help disabled ones get around, I am having a problem charging my scooter, a Golden Avenger that I like. I tried re-setting the kick out button in back of the seat, and tried changing the fuse in the charger itself, but it still won't charge-- and that will prevent me from seeing my wife in Milwaukee because it's so far from where I park my truck, and my knees and back are screaming at me already. I am not complaining-- just stating a fact, and that is why I have my power scooter that helps me get around and gives me/ us, quality of life! I know that I will have new joints in heaven, if not from the VA...
I also want to share a few points of interest with my dear friends who have to deal with abusive or unbelieving spouses who make things hard for the Christian to practice their Faith and be a good, loving spouse. I can speak about my own failings and many mistakes in relationships -- and maybe someday I may put them in a book-- a big book, lol. I like to communicate with people on my 'own level' in a quick, descriptive, intelligent manner, and that's why I appreciate most combat Veterans and Bible students who know how to speak my ENGLISH language, and I always had a love for languages in high school, studying Latin, French and German. But I like people to pay attention and respond in good order, and try to answer my questions with truth and clarity the FIRST time!
I hate to have to ask 10 questions to get a simple answer, and I don't like to play mind games.
Back to unbelieving spouses who just don't have the humility or desire to accept the Lord and do His will... I want to recall Jesus' words in Matthew 10: 32..... "Therefore everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before my Father who is in heaven. But who ever denies ME before men, I will also deny him before my Father who is in heaven. Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35. For I came to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter in law against her mother in law; 36. and a man's enemies will be enemies of his household. 37. He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. 38. And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of me.
Friends, and brother/ sister in Christ, you don't hear too many preachers and churches talk about 'this side of Jesus' now days-- yet His words have a big time application now in the 'end times' more than EVER!! This is not doom and gloom preaching, this is the stark reality of spiritual warfare! Soldiers and Patriots should understand this the best. Like I said before, Jesus doesn't want any cowards in heaven [see Rev. 21: 8... and the first type of people mentioned there...] --COWARDS! Actually, it takes a lot of guts/ courage to speak about something very unpopular and even die for a belief. But go figure, the heathen and atheist may fight and die for what they believe-- but guess where they are going for all eternity according to Jesus in the bible?? Either you believe in Jesus and the Bible -- or you don't! If WE suffer and/ or die for Christ's sake, WE are PROMISED a reward for all eternity. And in my case and my wife, Sharon [and she thought she had a 'vision' during the operation... but I told her that sometimes for lack of oxygen-- the mind plays tricks on us. But I am NOT discounting her story of course, and she said it was a very positive experience that gave her strength in the Lord!] we are older, when the strong body starts to break down and we realize just how mortal we are. We are really only a heart beat away from eternity!! Ask my wife!
I like to reason that this whole world is going down he toilet [ although you sure won't get that 'news' from main line TV...or the Gov't...] and NO HUMAN CAN PUT IT BACK ON THE RIGHT COURSE! Prideful men and greedy 'leaders' will say they can, but who are they really fooling? Certainly not the well read, studied Christian who loves Jesus and accepts Him!
For the unbelieving spouse, husband or wife, God sees our constant fight to maintain our love, respect, integrity, and obedience to the 'Golden Rule', and we WILL be rewarded in due season. I well know that sometimes 30-40 years may seem like eternity, but even 100 years is just a drop in the bucket compared to everlasting life with God-- or in nasty hell, and Jesus actually spoke more about hell than He did heaven. Yet, some of us will continue in selfish lusts of the present Satanic system--giving in to the temptations of humans and demons daily, instant gratification, immoral behavior, wrongful deaths, crime, greed, and corruption. They are NOT 'sick' as the pill popping liberals and 'doctors' -- want everyone to believe-- they are just plan wicked and evil !!
Some of you people from the Inter Net, friends, have really helped me deal with a great depression and dilemma with my wife almost croaking on me and leaving me alone-- but she got a '2nd chance'-- PTL, and now we are both thrilled at the prospect of starting over, but concentrating on Jesus this time . In a way, it's like combat, where you know you could be killed ANY day from a number of things, and you promise yourself that if you ever get back home alive to the USA-- you will live the rest of your life a different way.
It was a pleasure and privilege posting this message, and I know that some will embrace it and be thankful as it hits home. I want to share my 'good things' with people I care about and encourage them as they have done to me.
Thank you, friends!
Tom
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Walking to a Different Drum Beat now.
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A close friend sent this to me, and I took it to heart-- because it's true and right.
I will make a pact with myself to try harder to avoid fanning the fears of many, and not post so many daily horrors, and loss of our U.S. Constitutional Rights and Liberties that befall our country, especially since Mr. Obama was elected-- even though I get a thrill by holding him and the Dims up to scrutiny and light... lol. >>> Thank you, Penny and Robb, for the good advice and kind council.
Tom
-----Original Message-----
From: James Moss <jhmoss32757@yahoo.com>
Subject: URGENT REQUEST FOR PRAYER---HESSED & CYBERCHURCH MINISTRIES.
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A close friend sent this to me, and I took it to heart-- because it's true and right.
I will make a pact with myself to try harder to avoid fanning the fears of many, and not post so many daily horrors, and loss of our U.S. Constitutional Rights and Liberties that befall our country, especially since Mr. Obama was elected-- even though I get a thrill by holding him and the Dims up to scrutiny and light... lol. >>> Thank you, Penny and Robb, for the good advice and kind council.
Tom
We've talked about this. We are praying. We're happy to hear that Sharon has found her voice. In Jesus, Penny
From: James Moss <jhmoss32757@yahoo.com>
Subject: URGENT REQUEST FOR PRAYER---HESSED & CYBERCHURCH MINISTRIES.
| A WORD FROM THE LORD. PRAYER REQUEST FOR THE BODY I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING THE PRESIDENT'S TRAVELS WITH INCREASING GRIEF IN MY SPIRIT. I BELIEVE THE SPIRITS OF THE ENEMY ARE INVOLVED IN THIS DIPLOMATIC EFFORT TO BRING ABOUT DESTRUCTION ACROSS THE WORLD. WE HAVE HEARD NOTHING BUT FLATTERING VANITIES COME FROM THESE FORMER ENENMIES. NO LONGER CAN I AVOID SAYING ANYTHING,NOW IS NOT A TIME FOR FEAR BUT TO TAKE AUTHORITY IN PRAYER & AVOID USING THESE THINGS AS AVENUES OF DISCUSSION ANYWHERE BUT ON YOUR KNEES. TO REHEARSE THESE TALKS WITH THE DIFFERENT COUNTRIES AND REPORTERS OPINIONS DOES NOTHING BUT SPRING WIDE THE DOORS TO FEAR. NOW IS THE TIME TO GET TO KNOW INTIMATELY THE VOICE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND LISTEN AS HE WILL GUIDE YOU TO ALL TRUTH. TAKE NO MAN'S OPINION AS GOSPEL BUT LISTEN FOR THE VOICE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. THIS TIME RIGHT NOW PARALLELS WHEN JOSHUA TOOK ISRAEL TO THE BANK OF THE RIVER AND TOLD THEM SANCTIFY YOURSELVES FOR TOMORROW THE LORD WILL DO AWESOME THINGS AMONG YOU. THAT TOMORROW WILL SOON BE HERE AND THOSE THAT HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED THIS SPIRITUAL SANCTIFICATION WILL EXPERIENCE THE JUDGEMENT OF THE LORD. PLEASE BEGIN TO PRAY PASTOR JIM |
To my fav. friend in Kansas.
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A letter to my fav. cousin and friend in Kansas.
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A letter to my fav. cousin and friend in Kansas.
Hi Cousin Wanda,
The air temp in WI is 72, but it will get cloudy latter and maybe rain tomorrow.
I just got back from visiting Sharon today for about 2 hours, and we had a very pleasant day. The nurses wanted her to have her tennis shoes as they intend to take her walking a lot more, and she is leaning into doing what ever she must to get out soon!
She told me that she had 3 nurses in her room before the shift change and they were all talking about the bible, after Sharon showed them the 'Book' in her room. So she is very Jesus oriented and thinks that God let her live for a good reason-- to help spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Then I gave her a NASB study bible, her purse, shoes, etc. she was so consumed with talking to me that she forgot to order her lunch! But I put a few oranges near her, and she loves them.
She was proud to show off that she could stand up by herself and give me a good bye hug and kiss. I know that from now on I must not stress her, but I think that the two of us have already made the big, necessary changes and mindsets.
Let me tell you the "secret" I have learned... I know that God gave us the brain, knowledge to figure things out by ourselves-- but the beginning of UNDERSTANDING AND WISDOM comes from GOD, and we [I] must depend on Him for all of our understanding and direction. That's is about where the PRIDE has to go. Things really didn't work for me until I finally got rid of a lot of pride. But just look at all the famous people who are so full of themselves in this selfish , greedy society... and how about our Gov't and Congress.. lol? The more dependent we are on God's truth and leadership [found only in the Bible] -- the closer that we will get to Jesus and we will fare well in this life and the next. The majority of humans on earth simply WILL NOT do what I just said!! All we can do now is to continue the Gospel work and try to set a good example as a Christian, and leave the rest up to God. It sounds simply to we Christians-- but worldly, unbelievers WILL NOT AND CAN NOT UNDERSTAND.
For one thing, they need the Holy Spirit before they can understand the scriptures, but they will not set aside their PRIDE to even ASK for the Spirit to come into their hearts!!
We don't completely understand the Lemmings going over the cliff either....
Cousin, I just learned this the hard way and it took a major life and death ordeal of a loved one to finally pound it thru my hard head... lol.
You are probably well aware of every thing I just said-- but I just wanted to put it in this email.
One more thing that I explained to Sharon today was that, we must also root all the evil, hatred and mental violence out of our heart too.... but just remember Matt. 7:6, that some people are just plain wicked and want NO part of Jesus or the Bible. My own mom told me a few months ago that Jesus and the Bible are just a big fairy tale... and the rest of my family don't give a hoot either. Sad. God took a sow's ear like me and made something useful out of it... and He is still working on me-- and other Christians until we walk straight-- but we are already assured that we will be in heaven-- NOT because of any 'goodness' we have or merit -- but because we have bonded to Jesus and accepted Him as our only Lord and Savior! We imperfect humans will continue to sin -- but because of Jesus' sacrifice-- we are FORGIVEN and heaven bound!
Don't you all think that this is worth sharing ?? Actually, ALL Christian are COMMANDED to do this sharing work! That's what separates the 'men from the boys-- being humble enough to accept this charge, this primary directive. Our enemies may kill our bodies-- but not our soul. So really, what it there to fear? Jesus Christ doesn't want cowards in heaven-- He wants humble, yet able, soldiers who hear and obey to the best of their abilities. Ponder on this, please. We will not all have the ability to use the "Talents" [gifts] the same way or to the fullest extent. But just like the book of Malachi-- would you even think of giving a gift or taxes to your governor that is diseased or flawed or filthy??
I like this message so much that I will post it on my Journal.
God bless you and make you fruitful. Sharon is half way done with the new book I gave her, "Simply Jesus" and said that she learned a lot too! I need to capture some of this joy and happiness and stick it in a bottle for latter... lol! I would like to see YOUR comments on my Journal too.
Latter Friend,
Hugs,
Tom
The air temp in WI is 72, but it will get cloudy latter and maybe rain tomorrow.
I just got back from visiting Sharon today for about 2 hours, and we had a very pleasant day. The nurses wanted her to have her tennis shoes as they intend to take her walking a lot more, and she is leaning into doing what ever she must to get out soon!
She told me that she had 3 nurses in her room before the shift change and they were all talking about the bible, after Sharon showed them the 'Book' in her room. So she is very Jesus oriented and thinks that God let her live for a good reason-- to help spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Then I gave her a NASB study bible, her purse, shoes, etc. she was so consumed with talking to me that she forgot to order her lunch! But I put a few oranges near her, and she loves them.
She was proud to show off that she could stand up by herself and give me a good bye hug and kiss. I know that from now on I must not stress her, but I think that the two of us have already made the big, necessary changes and mindsets.
Let me tell you the "secret" I have learned... I know that God gave us the brain, knowledge to figure things out by ourselves-- but the beginning of UNDERSTANDING AND WISDOM comes from GOD, and we [I] must depend on Him for all of our understanding and direction. That's is about where the PRIDE has to go. Things really didn't work for me until I finally got rid of a lot of pride. But just look at all the famous people who are so full of themselves in this selfish , greedy society... and how about our Gov't and Congress.. lol? The more dependent we are on God's truth and leadership [found only in the Bible] -- the closer that we will get to Jesus and we will fare well in this life and the next. The majority of humans on earth simply WILL NOT do what I just said!! All we can do now is to continue the Gospel work and try to set a good example as a Christian, and leave the rest up to God. It sounds simply to we Christians-- but worldly, unbelievers WILL NOT AND CAN NOT UNDERSTAND.
For one thing, they need the Holy Spirit before they can understand the scriptures, but they will not set aside their PRIDE to even ASK for the Spirit to come into their hearts!!
We don't completely understand the Lemmings going over the cliff either....
Cousin, I just learned this the hard way and it took a major life and death ordeal of a loved one to finally pound it thru my hard head... lol.
You are probably well aware of every thing I just said-- but I just wanted to put it in this email. One more thing that I explained to Sharon today was that, we must also root all the evil, hatred and mental violence out of our heart too.... but just remember Matt. 7:6, that some people are just plain wicked and want NO part of Jesus or the Bible. My own mom told me a few months ago that Jesus and the Bible are just a big fairy tale... and the rest of my family don't give a hoot either. Sad. God took a sow's ear like me and made something useful out of it... and He is still working on me-- and other Christians until we walk straight-- but we are already assured that we will be in heaven-- NOT because of any 'goodness' we have or merit -- but because we have bonded to Jesus and accepted Him as our only Lord and Savior! We imperfect humans will continue to sin -- but because of Jesus' sacrifice-- we are FORGIVEN and heaven bound!
Don't you all think that this is worth sharing ?? Actually, ALL Christian are COMMANDED to do this sharing work! That's what separates the 'men from the boys-- being humble enough to accept this charge, this primary directive. Our enemies may kill our bodies-- but not our soul. So really, what it there to fear? Jesus Christ doesn't want cowards in heaven-- He wants humble, yet able, soldiers who hear and obey to the best of their abilities. Ponder on this, please. We will not all have the ability to use the "Talents" [gifts] the same way or to the fullest extent. But just like the book of Malachi-- would you even think of giving a gift or taxes to your governor that is diseased or flawed or filthy?? I like this message so much that I will post it on my Journal.
God bless you and make you fruitful. Sharon is half way done with the new book I gave her, "Simply Jesus" and said that she learned a lot too! I need to capture some of this joy and happiness and stick it in a bottle for latter... lol! I would like to see YOUR comments on my Journal too.
Latter Friend,
Hugs,
Tom
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