It was about Midnight, December 18, 1967 when the bus pulled past the gate and stopped in front of what looked like a big office building. Before I could get my bearings, the door flew open and Sgt. Pierce in his Smokey Bear hat jumped in the front door and started yelling at the top of his lungs “You mother f____ing maggot a_____es get off this G____ d_____ bus — Move it, move it, MOVE IT! You’re wasting my time…
Today we are going to focus on how the concepts of Friends and Family are intertwined. The first key to building these relationships with the eternal Family, as we have discussed, is the need to spend time with, hang out with, or in our words, “halak (or walk) with each Family Member.” We will now call this first step “Accessibility” to indicate the need to make yourself accessible to The God Family. That is difficult in today’s hectic world. However,…
As I have previously stated, man’s ways are not as sophisticated as God’s. Chapters 38 and 39 of Job illustrate why man cannot completely comprehend God’s ways. This discrepancy is why it is so crucial for us to have multiple “feedings” from each Personality (from their unique perspective) of The God Family daily. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 says it simply and succinctly: “pray continuously.” Multiple sources of counsel increase the input, knowledge, and understanding available to us, which perfects our discernment…
In order to move forward in the growth process, we must learn patience. It does not normally occur by quantum leaps because it takes us time to reason through, sort out and grasp the significance of major, traumatic events as well as some things that we totally disregard – until they are habitual. In many cases, it takes months, years, and seasons, and who wants to wait that long? A statement by theologian Chuck Swindoll provides great comfort: “Life is…
As we continue our discussion on friends and family, I want you to know that the God Family operates in this same way—with your best interest at heart. The various jobs, roles or positions that you are assigned in the earthly kingdom may not always be what you want them to be. They may not be glamorous, provide titles, or issue the recognition you deserve; however, they were planned for you to best prepare you for your eternal position. Your…
Two days ago, we defined friend as an “intimate associate” with the concept of family illustrating the what true friendship should look like. Intimacy means understanding the essential and fundamental aspects of a friend’s character. We understand where we share common ground, or if there are such fundamental differences in our characters, that the friendship will require concerted effort. Another characteristic of a friend is that this person is “on the same side of the struggle.” Each Christian has a…