Righteous Judgment and Self Reflection in History
A meditation on Jesus words about not judging and the danger of condemning others. The author argues only God judges righteously, urges discernment without condemning motives, and notes three fingers pointing back at the judge. Transformation depends on cutting ourselves and others slack rather than harsh judgment.
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Jesus
Christmas 2006 on Burnet Bay patio romance remembered
A personal reminiscence from Oakland describes a romantic Christmas evening on Burnet Bay with Barbara. The narrator recalls admiring a full moon on the water and professing love and gratitude for family, mentioning children Justin, Jeremy, Christin, Melody, and Carissa. He notes being a perfectionist and creative, admitting imperfect traits while praising Barbara's patience over thirty three years of marriage.
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Barbara
Oakland
Burnet Bay
Heaven
Justin
Jeremy
Christin
Melody
Carissa
Horizons as a Guiding Line Across Life and Faith
The horizon shapes our minds and souls guiding direction beyond the present. It marks where sky meets earth and invites courage to seek meaning. Stand at water’s edge to sense a tomorrow beyond time where God dwells in eternal life.
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Wimberley Valley
Midwest
Ontario
Gulf Coast
Texas
Lake Ontario
Gulf of Mexico
Heaven
Earth
Eat the Word of God Prophetic call to consume faith and salvation
The text urges believers to ingest the Word of God as Jesus is the Word made flesh. It recalls Ezekiel and Revelation scenes where prophets ate scrolls and applies the idea to trusting in Christ for forgiveness, life, and salvation. It emphasizes that God’s Word sustains, directs, and saves.
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Jesus Christ
God
How to Study the Bible in Two Key Ways
The article urges careful Bible study by identifying who is speaking and who is being addressed. It warns against taking statements at face value when they come from Job's wife or from religious leaders whose teachings Jesus condemned. It stresses context and audience to rightly divide scripture.
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God
Job
Jesus
Heaven
Roaches as Friends and a Life of Redemption
A former death row inmate, Carlos Thompson, became a Christian, was acquitted, and dedicated his life to aiding prison detainees. The note reflects on his work, a book titled The meanest Man in Texas, and a parable about roaches eating chili. It emphasizes compassion for societal dregs as Jesus did.
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Jesus
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