Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Monday, July 29, 2019
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Sexism
Sexism is one gender, usually male, having dominance over
the other gender, usually female. The Bible contains many references to women
that, to our modern mindset, sound discriminatory towards women. But we have to
remember that when the Bible describes an action, it does not necessarily mean
that the Bible endorses that action. The Bible describes men treating women as
little more than property, but that does not mean God approves of that action.
The Bible is far more focused on reforming our souls than our societies. God
knows that a changed heart will result in a changed attitude.
Is religion - the opium of the masses - the most dangerous drug in the Philippines?
Is religion - the opium of the masses - the most dangerous drug in the Philippines?
When Duterte rode in on his white horse declaring “drugs are the problem”, the people jumped all over it. Just as Hitler had the Jews to blame, pointing the finger at an enemy within while the rich continue to get richer isn’t something new — it’s fascism 101.
When Duterte rode in on his white horse declaring “drugs are the problem”, the people jumped all over it. Just as Hitler had the Jews to blame, pointing the finger at an enemy within while the rich continue to get richer isn’t something new — it’s fascism 101.Saturday, July 27, 2019
Friday, July 26, 2019
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Monday, July 22, 2019
Sunday, July 21, 2019
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Staring at people
Staring at someone is very rude no matter the reason because
the person you are staring at does not know what you are thinking. They may
think you will rob them or rape them or just attack them. You may bring trouble
upon yourself by staring at people. It is not wise to stare.
Matthew
5:28 tells us not to look at a woman with lustful intent. Isaiah 5:21 warns us
not to be wise or shrewd in our own eyes. Proverbs 31:30 tells us that charm is
deceitful and that beauty is vain. Luke 16:15 tells us that God knows our
hearts. Proverbs 27:20 tells us the eyes of man are never satisfied. Proverbs
10: 10 tells us whoever winks causes trouble.
Friday, July 19, 2019
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Check your Attitude Indicator
Check your Attitude Indicator: Jiminy Cricket said to 'let your conscience be your guide.' The Bible says our conscience isn't the most accurate attitude indicator to use.
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
When pride comes, then comes a disgrace, but with humility
comes wisdom. 
Why would pride bring disgrace?; what is it about pride that could do that? Isn’t a little pride a good thing; don’t they say that you should have pride in what you do?
Maybe that is it, right there: Have pride in what you do.
There is more than one kind of pride, just as there is more than one kind of love. We can be prideful, or we can be proud of the way we do things, and these are quite different. To be proud of our work means that we are pleased to do our work the right way; with quality and integrity. To be prideful on the other hand, is not so good, for in that case, we believe that we are better than other people, that we are more worthy, that we are more privileged, and all too often that the rules do not apply to us. An attitude like this leads a person to trouble.
This is the attitude that cuts corners, makes crooked deals and is willing to cheat others; why not if we are better than they are? This leads to disgrace sooner or later when we are found out.
Humility on the other hand, leads a person in a different direction, for a humble man or woman does not believe they are more worthy or superior to anyone else. They go about their business fairly, openly and with justice before God and Man, and that is wisdom itself.
Why would pride bring disgrace?; what is it about pride that could do that? Isn’t a little pride a good thing; don’t they say that you should have pride in what you do?
Maybe that is it, right there: Have pride in what you do.
There is more than one kind of pride, just as there is more than one kind of love. We can be prideful, or we can be proud of the way we do things, and these are quite different. To be proud of our work means that we are pleased to do our work the right way; with quality and integrity. To be prideful on the other hand, is not so good, for in that case, we believe that we are better than other people, that we are more worthy, that we are more privileged, and all too often that the rules do not apply to us. An attitude like this leads a person to trouble.
This is the attitude that cuts corners, makes crooked deals and is willing to cheat others; why not if we are better than they are? This leads to disgrace sooner or later when we are found out.
Humility on the other hand, leads a person in a different direction, for a humble man or woman does not believe they are more worthy or superior to anyone else. They go about their business fairly, openly and with justice before God and Man, and that is wisdom itself.
Monday, July 15, 2019
Actor Woody Harrelson’s father, Charles Harrelson, was a convicted hitman who was given a life sentence after killing a federal judge in 1979.
Charles Harrelson was charged with the murder after evidence revealed that drug kingpin Jimmy Chagra, whose case was about to come up before “Maximum John,” had paid him $250,000.
Chagra, worried about the sentence that was soon to be imposed by Judge Wood, apparently conspired with his wife and brother to hire Harrelson to carry out the murder. Shattered bullet fragments found at the scene were traced to a .240 Weatherby Mark V rifle—the type recently purchased by Harrelson’s wife, Jo Ann. Harrelson, who had a prior conviction for murder
The murderer used a high-powered rifle and a scope to kill Wood outside of his home in San Antonio as the judge went to get into his car. It was the first time in American history a sitting federal judge was assassinated.
An intense manhunt ensued, and the FBI finally caught Charles Harrelson and arrested him for murder.
Woody Harrelson had no idea about his father’s checkered occupation until he was listening to the radio one day.
The murderer used a high-powered rifle and a scope to kill Wood outside of his home in San Antonio as the judge went to get into his car. It was the first time in American history a sitting federal judge was assassinated.
An intense manhunt ensued, and the FBI finally caught Charles Harrelson and arrested him for murder.
Woody Harrelson had no idea about his father’s checkered occupation until he was listening to the radio one day.
Chagra, the drug lord, was acquitted of conspiracy charges in connection with the assassination. He supposedly entered the witness protection program for helping the feds on other drug cases. It helped that Chagra’s brother was a defense attorney who made a lot of money. The theory was that if Chagra himself was innocent, shouldn’t Harrelson also be not guilty of murder?
A judge didn’t agree with Harrelson’s lawyers and the elder Harrelson spent the rest of his days behind bars.
At one point during his life sentences, the elder Harrelson made the audacious claim that he assassinated John F. Kennedy. No one believed him and he later recanted, explaining that the confession was “an effort to elongate my life.” However, Lois Gibson, a well-known forensic artist, identified Harrelson as one of the “three tramps,” who were three mysterious men photographed shortly after the JFK assassination. Their involvement in JFK’s death has often been linked to conspiracies theories.
Charles Harrelson died of a heart attack in prison in 2007.
A judge didn’t agree with Harrelson’s lawyers and the elder Harrelson spent the rest of his days behind bars.
At one point during his life sentences, the elder Harrelson made the audacious claim that he assassinated John F. Kennedy. No one believed him and he later recanted, explaining that the confession was “an effort to elongate my life.” However, Lois Gibson, a well-known forensic artist, identified Harrelson as one of the “three tramps,” who were three mysterious men photographed shortly after the JFK assassination. Their involvement in JFK’s death has often been linked to conspiracies theories.
Charles Harrelson died of a heart attack in prison in 2007.
Sunday, July 14, 2019
Welcome to the world today.....Where sex is free and love is expensive. Where losing a phone is more painful than losing your virginity. Where modernization means nudity, profanity, and if you don't drink/smoke dope you're out of fashion/style. Where boys stay boys and never want to become men, and girls become men to rule over them. Where if you don't fool your partner it's because you're not clever enough. Where the bathrooms have become photography studios. Where pizza delivery is faster than the emergency response. Where people fear thieves and terrorists more than God. Where Worshipping God is difficult. Where temples turn into dating pools. Where lies become realities. Where the ladies fear pregnancy more than h.i.v., and babies are murdered so the ladies can escape. Where people become toxic when they speak the truth or you're resisting to turn from what is actually toxic. Where perspectives and clothes decide the value of a person. Where money is more important than family and God. Where children are ready to leave their families for their love of the moment, rebellion and spite. Where the marriage covenant is no longer sacred or taken seriously. Where it's easier to play house than to build a home. Where jumping from partner to partner for sex or attention is easier than waiting for the right partner for life.
Where love is a game.
Where evil no longer exists.
Whoever plays with the mind always gets happiness and who plays with the heart always hurts.
Modernity, love and liquid education...
The new generation of humanity.
II Timothy 3: 1-4
But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,
But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,
Matthew 24:12-13
Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of many will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.
Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of many will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.
There's still hope in Jesus, it's not too late!
Saturday, July 13, 2019
Matthew 39 and 40 then about divorce among Christian's
Verse 39 deals with matters of individual retaliation against those who have offended us in one way or another, but it does not mean criminal matters or military activities. The principle of non-retaliation is applied by Jesus in verse 39 against a person’s dignity, verse 40 against lawsuits to get one's personal property, verse 41 against a person’s liberty, and verse 42 which is against a persons property rights.
"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay saith the Lord" (Romans 12:19).
In verse 40 Jesus is saying to us not to argue over material things which will pass away anyway. If we will be generous to others then they will be generous to us.
Now your question about remarriage after divorce. If a man divorces and remarries he commits adultery (Luke 16:18). If a woman divorces and remarries she commits adultery (Mark 10:12). There is more to it than these 2 verses though.
"The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy...For he knoweth our frame; He remembereth that we are dust" (Psalm 103:8, 14). "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins" (1 John 1:9). This promise is specifically for Christians. It does include the sin of adultery if there is true repentance. The Lord made this perfectly clear in dealing with the woman who was accused of adultery (John 8:4). Jesus reminded her accusers that they were not without sin. Those who had accused her all left. Then Jesus told the woman that He didn't condemn her then told her to go and sin no more (John 8:11). He didn't condone her sin but He did forgive her sin.
Friday, July 12, 2019
George Washington's Slaves: The Struggle for Independence
George Washington's Slaves: The Struggle for Independence: It's ironic that the general who won America independence owned 300 slaves. It's even more so that he spent his last years fighting for their freedom.
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
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