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Naval Service 5 y
** God Bless your service whomever you were and whatever you did in the Fleet! **
From a reply on Naval service the 4th July 2019
The question was, what did you do in the US Navy, and would you change it?
My answer was an absolute NO change! * it was a character and skills builder which helped shape the rest of my life! learning team work and proper operation with other people!
It showed the ” Can Do ” Navy motto!
FTG 3 (Weapons Control Technician - both Gun and Missiles) it introduced me to electronics - computers and radar, plus being able to work with sophisticated tracking systems. Then learning how to improvise and function as a team member, on a 2 ... read more Grace without Faith does not work 5 y
** Likewise, putting faith in what God has already provided by Grace is the key to victorious Christian living. Nothing else is needed. It is only thru your faith in God's Grace or nothing! **
Many people desire and want the saving Grace of God in their life - yet will not accept and come to live by the Commandments! It is like they want the security and position of Grace - but only under their own rules and regulations! Eternity does not work that way folks!
Saved By Grace
July 4th
Luke 10:28-29 - (NKJV)
28 And He said to him, “You have answered rightly; do this and you will live.”
29 But he, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”
LUKE 10:28
Just as with this lawyer, pride causes many people to resist the truth of justificat ... read more California vs Texas 5 y
** just stop and read history and see how well that has happened in the societies and cultures of the world! **
Compare two large states noting how much of their attitude is different and opposing! Looking at both states over the past hundred years:
First, you see the flair and fancy freestyle of Calif - allowing whomever people to do ever they want whenever! However, you should notice the reasons for what they thought they wanted it.
This behavior by many has turned out to be worse than they expected, just look where it has led them!
High taxes, mass confusion, the massive number of illegal immigrants, high crime rates, plus some of the highest perversion in the nation or even much of the w ... read more There are no unique temptations. 5 y
** There are no unique temptations. If he can convince us that no one understands, no one has ever had this problem before, then he can isolate us and take away our hope. **
Freedom From Temptation
July 2nd
Luke 10:19 - ’Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.’
LUKE 10:19
Although these are examples of God’s protection from harm caused by the physical creation, this scripture is also speaking of mastery over the spiritual realm of the enemy (i.e., Satan). This Scripture does not say that Satan cannot inflict any harm.
The scriptures abound with examples, and warnings of the enemy’s damage on the godly and the ungodly alike (2 Cor. 2:11, 2 Tim. ... read more Get it right! 5 y
** Really the world is not about you and or your ideas! **
Most people will never read this - yet millions need this message! Then some will say we did not know - which is true! The real question is why don’t they know - mainly ignorance and pride.
People tend to be followers and criticizes. What they should become example following the true principles of God in their lives. You can say what you want about me - just remember I do not make things true, and there is only one real source for the Absolute Truth! Check it out yourself!
If you have a firm foundation and read a variety of different things - you will find that everything is ... read more Don't act like a Japanese General - Part 1 5 y
** Curtis Martin Radioman US Navy air wing in Soloman Islands - South Pacific 1942 **
I worked with a Sailor who had been there {part time a radio operator - full-time machine gunner) on a PBY Patrol Bomber. He was part of the Navy attacks on the Japanese fleet and other forces in 1942. He told me a great deal about what happened and how to not act like a Japanese General
** {Meaning how not follow the command structure used in the Nipponese forces - which did not allow thinking, they could only respond to orders from HQ - even when this meant that great sacrifices came down on their forces - yet they could not reconsider or think, or improvise on their own - to their ... read more There are opportunities 5 y
** There are opportunities are all around us. **
What’s Your Motivation
June 30th
Matthew 6:1, ’Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.’
MATTHEW 6:1-4
The motive behind our gift is more important than the gift itself.
Paul said if he gave all of his goods to feed the poor, or if he made the ultimate sacrifice of giving his own life for someone else, and yet was not motivated by love, his gift would profit him nothing (1 Cor. 13:3).
Many Christians give faithfully but never see the hundredfold return that the Lord promised beca ... read more My Navy years 5 y
** Spent over 175,000 nautical miles at sea visiting every major ocean in the world! Learned a whole lot in a short time! **
Have been to Europe, Africa, Asia and been on all the oceans of the world!
Well, I was on 3 Destroyers, The USS Greenwood was the first, spent almost a year on board, this was the ship where I had the encounter with a Navy Seal attempting to board our ship!
More on my Navy career: One night as we were moored at a pier at the Key West Naval Base. Which is where the Military underwater swimming school is for all services. I was part of the crew on board a DE - One night as part of a security watch, 20:00 to 24:00 {as an armed Roving patrol}. The OD Lt {who was a Mustang - former enli ... read more The right way to reach goals. 5 y
** How to Motivate Kids to Practice Hard Things - Working on weaknesses: Rather than doing things that you already do well, the deliberate practice focuses on the things that are hard for you.**
How to Motivate Kids to Practice Hard Things
Recent research can help us teach kids to practice the right way to reach their goals.
By Maryam Abdullah | May 24, 2019
According to a recent survey by the Society of Human Resource Management, 97 percent of employers say that reliability is a very or extremely important qualification for an entry-level job; it’s at the top of nearly everyone’s list. How do parents help their kids learn to be reliable—people whom others can trust to consistently do their best work?
One place to start is to teach kids the importance of practice. ... read more Life Of God 5 y
** The Spirit (Holy Spirit) and the Word (Jesus - Jn. 1:1) are one (1 Jn. 5:7) - The Bible is simply a physical representation of Jesus and spiritual truth. **
Life Of God
June 26th
AWMI.net
John 10:10 ’The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.’
John 10:10 (NKJV)
10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
JOHN 10:7-10
The Greek word translated ’life’ here is ’zoe’ and it means life in the absolute sense or life as God has it. Everyone who is breathing has life in the sense of physical existence, but o ... read more The Power of Your Words 5 y
** If we want to start seeing the power of God manifest in our lives, we will have to start paying attention to what we say. **
Power Of Faith-Filled Words
Matt 12:36-37 says,
“But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words, thou shalt be condemned.”
“Every idle word” simply means nonproductive. These are words that you speak but don’t believe. For example, you might say, “I’m dying to see my grandchildren.” You really don’t mean you’re dying, but you say it anyway to emphasize the importance of the relationship.
Every time you say things that you don’t really mean, ... read more The Holy Spirit 5 y
** 4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. **
How does the Holy Spirit work?
1 Corinthians 14 New King James Version (NKJV)
Prophecy and Tongues
14 Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. 2 For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit, he speaks mysteries. 3 But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men. 4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. 5 I wish you all spoke with tongues, but even more that you prophesied; [a]for he who prophesies is ... read more Receive the Holy Spirit
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** All you have to do is ask, believe, and receive! Pray, Father, I recognize my need for Your power to live this new life. Please fill me with Your Holy Spirit. By faith, I receive Him right now! Thank You for baptizing me. Holy Spirit, You are welcome in my life. **
Receive the Holy Spirit
As His child, your loving heavenly Father wants to give you the supernatural power you need to live this new life.
For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth, and to him that knocketh it shall be opened… If ye…know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
Luke 11:10,13
All you have to do is ask, believe, and receive! Pray, Father, I recognize my need for Your power to live this new life. Please fill me with Your Holy Spirit. By faith, I receive H ... read more Hither and thither plans 5 y
Lib - Demos plans are hither and thither! They will do anything to get elected!
“The government cannot give to anybody anything that the
government does not first take from somebody else.”
― Adrian Rogers
** Hither - Thither: seem to be Demo plans -
Hither and thither definition: this way and that, as in a state of confusion
“You cannot legislate the poor into prosperity by legislating the wealthy out of prosperity. What one person receives without working for another person must work for without receiving. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else.
When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work because the other half is going to take care of them and when the other half gets the idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is going to get what they work for that my dear friend is the beginning of the end of any ... read more Your tongue can speak either good or evil 5 y
** “Evil company corrupts good habits, follow not the camp of evil - but seek First the Kingdom of God and His Righteness and all the other blessed things will come!” **
Until you come to realize the truth - your days will always be troubled.
” Death and life are in the power of the tongue!.” Proverbs 18:21
Truer words have not been spoken - yet most of the world play games with what they say and do in life. One of the most important ways to speak is to start with a true fact. While it is good to post the fact, you must not state that everything is perfect or optimum, when it is not! Start and stay with the truth assaying: ” There is a problem, however, everything will work out!” but, if you come across with:
” I am believing God for a miracle,
... read more Peace BETWEEN God and man, the end of God's War! 5 y
**Natural disasters are just that—natural disasters. We live in a corrupted world where bad things happen, but God isn’t the cause of them. If He were, why would He stop at New Orleans and the Gulf Coast of America with Hurrican Katrina? Surely all of us deserve the judgment of God. But, praise God, we don’t get what we deserve.**
War Is Over
Do you remember September 11, 2001? Of course, if you were an adult then. If you’ve lived very long, you can recall many terrible things that have happened in this world, including tsunamis and hurricanes of biblical proportions. And certainly, every one of you have your own individual tragedy that you deal with or have dealt with. There is a lot of hurt and pain in this life.
People are reeling from the blows they’ve received and are trying to make sense of why all of this happens. Sadly, many Christian leaders haven’t been much help. As a whole, they’ve said these thi ... read more Personal righteousness 5 y
** "The Quality or state of being righteous; holiness; purity; uprightness; or rectitude.{morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness.} Think on this - A small amount of faith is sufficient to accomplish any miracle if it’s not negated **
Many people go thru life with out any thought as to how they are responding!
Notice the meaning of Righteousness wording, in 1913 - ”The Quality or state of being righteous; holiness; purity; uprightness; or rectitude.{morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness.} Stop and think about this virtue!
Then jump forward to 2010 meanings; ” Acting in a just manner; doing what is right; virtuous, adhering to moral principles ” - ” Characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of mortality or justice! ”
Notice the first definition of the Quality or state of being (etc) ... read more |