I'm upset that, what society today calls Christians, is so far from God's truth. Who knows, this could have been the majority of Christian thinking for years.
We have labeled people with the sins that they have committed, not giving any thought to maybe we're not so perfect either. What makes one sin worse than another? Nothing! The Bible does not have say that. Sin is equal;whether it's stealing, drunkenness, adultery,lying or homosexuality.
With that being said, what makes one person think they are better than another? We're all sinners.
Hate to break hearts, but if Hitler asked Jesus to forgive him and save him, he's going to be in heaven. That's how this works.
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
No Rules
Friday, October 27, 2017
Where's daddy Part 2
In the last 10 years I have understood more the importance of a father or male role model in a child's life. I am still learning new things. I recently went to an event with my grandson at his school. It was hosted by All-Star dad's and the principle was the speaker. He started the program by going over statistics of the different things children face without a father or male role model. More likely to commit suicide , go to prison, or do drugs. I have a chance to be a positive influence on someone's life who is in my immediate circle.
I can't go back and undo the past.
Since I started doing the prison ministry, I have noticed no mention of dad or, if mentioned, in a negative way. A while back, a ministry brought Mothers day cards to a local prison. They were all bought. The ministry thought they would have the same success with Father's day cards. Not a single card was bought. Father's leave a lasting impression on their children, good or bad. Sons will grow up like their fathers and daughters will look for a husband that models them. I see this around me and the affects it has. Dad's, spend as much time as you can with your kids. Show them that you love mom so that your sons can grow to be good husbands and your daughters will know what to look for in a husband.
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Where is daddy Part 1
I didn't get saved until I was 20. Growing up my dad was never involved in my life. We were in the same room but might as well been miles apart. My mom was my best friend as well as a great mother. She taught me how to be tough. I have her attitude. I smoked pot when I was 12 but soon after, I separated myself from the friend who introduced me to it. I was smart but lazy. I thought I was dumb but had ADHD. I didn't graduate until I was 20. No one checked on me through school, so I never did homework. I did enough in school to get me by and eventually graduate. I didn't have a male role model so I didn't know how to be a man. I joined the Marines in 1984 and got out in `88. I was a mess the whole time I was in. I did manage to understand what work was. When I got out, I couldn't keep a job. I got bored with them. I married and had 2 boys, Cody and Cory. I wasn't a very good father to them and rarely here from Cory and never from Cody. I didn't know how to treat my wife and eventually we divorced. I remarried and had twin boys but still struggled to be a good dad and husband. My 2nd wife divorced me and I never see my twins. During that time, I started to go to Promise Keepers and talk to preachers. I met Melissa and we have been together almost 8 years. It has been rocky, I won't lie, but I try to treat her like a princess. She is a good woman. Sometimes I feel, at 53 yrs old, I wasted most of my life. I want to serve God. I've messed over a lot of people through the years. I know I can't get that back but if I can help someone in need. I don't know how much life I have left but I have to make the best of it and be a servant to the Lord. I was a correction officer for awhile and when the inmates would ask why I was friendly to them, I said because I'm not any better than you. I could have been easily been in their shoes.
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Mission
Lord, I pray everyday, you remind me the true reason I'm on this planet that you created. Please help me to lead someone to You. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen
Saturday, June 10, 2017
Rule
"Here's a simple rule of thumb: don't say something about someone that you wouldn't say if they were standing there. And above all, honor your wife with your words. If you're going to talk about her behind her back, make sure you're bragging. " - Mark Batterson
Friday, June 9, 2017
On a shelf
It's amazing how we put God on a shelf. Until it's necessary, we take him down. We need to have him in our life 24/7
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Scripture
2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Mission
From first writer, Russ Taylor
Mission...
Apr 13, 2017 7:37 PM
hello--i hope you are doing well. i am in a class on mondays called "being the man i want to be..." its a very good class and challenges us on our thinking. i want to share with you the pillars i have written as my "creed" (for how many years i have left on this blue ball called Earth.) i pray this gets shared with my sons, sooner or later, and they can understand their dad better and i hope they adopt a similar plan as they become men: 1. discover what God can do through you and in you for His glory. 2. pursue great things for Christ. 3. let God use you to make a difference in your community and the entire world. 4. God does want to use you. 5. learn, and this is something you must practice, learn to live by faith. 6. like Peter that stepped out of the boat to walk on the water with Jesus, we too must step out in faith to see that: miracles can happen/we discover how big and great our God is. 7. the greatest thrill you can experience, this side of heaven, is knowing you are where God wants you to be, doing what He wants you to do, being who He wants you to be. this is how i am now living my life. thanks for reading this, hope it can help you too in some way. RT
Friday, March 3, 2017
Farewell to Family Christian Book Stores
A few years ago, a youth pastor told me if I kept buying my cds from Walmart, because they were cheaper, the Christian bookstore would go out of business. I stopped shopping at Walmart for my music but the local Christian Book store did go under. Several years later, Family Christian is saying farewell. Yes, we do have Amazon and all the online stores but the proceeds won't go to missions or anything else faith based.
Sad to see a Christian organization go out of business.
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
All I Could Muster Up
One day, we were unloading a trailer together. After some small talk, he looked at me seriously and began pouring his heart out about his girlfriend. I could see it on his face that what he was telling me bothered me but kept his emotions down. He told me the problems they had and how they had a little girl together. It was almost like he wanted me to give him some advice. All I could muster up was, "Hang in there". It was maybe a few weeks later that I saw on the news where he had took the life of his girlfriend, her mom and himself. I felt really bad. This kid had his whole life ahead of him. Bottom line is I could have witnessed to him and told him about Jesus. Maybe even prayed with him. I don't know for sure if he would have killed his family and himself if I would have witnessed but I didn't even try to talk with him.
Christians, we need to try and reach everyone that crosses our paths. We might get yelled at or cussed at but might also plant the seed that is able to lead them to Christ.
Monday, February 20, 2017
Verse of the day
Proverbs 3: 11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: 12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son [in whom] he delighteth.
Saturday, February 18, 2017
Comments on Valentines Day
A comment was left in my inbox concerning my blog.
...and i would say as a comment to your posting, that the reason most end in divorce (a bad conclusion) because they started for the wrong reason (lust, convenience, personal gain, circumstance, etc.) is there any more basic law than if something was started on a faulty foundation that it will probably eventually collapse? i would venture to say most if not all marriages that start for the right reason end the correct way--death.
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Valentine's Day everyday
When husbands truly love their wives and show it, great things happen in a marriage. I'll leave you with this scripture:
Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;