A Quote for Today: William Penn

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"Did we believe a final reckoning and judgment; or did we think enough of what we do believe, we would allow more love in religion than we do; since religion itself is nothing else but love to God and man. Love is indeed heaven upon Earth; since heaven above would not be heaven without it. For where there is not love; there is fear. But perfect love casts out fear. Love is above all; and when it prevails in us all, we shall be lovely, and in love with God and one with another." –William Penn

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Take Heart: A Catechism

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Take Heart A Catechism By David Holdsworth  FREE DOWNLOAD Authors Note: There are many good Catechisms available. But, somewhere along the line Christians in many parts of the church at large seem to have lost this age old practice of simple instruction in the format of questions and answers. In no way is this little contribution meant to take away from good Catechisms already written, but rather to be a compliment to them. This is a simple way for me to share the good news with others. It is my hope that you the reader or listener may find biblical help from the simplicity of the good news. I have included biblical proofs as standard so you may go and examine the scriptures (and indeed your heart) for yourself. Pax et Bonum. (1) Q. What comfort may be found for the believer? A. A heart that need not have trouble or fear. One that can rely on God in troubled times and that can glorify His name.  Proofs. John 14:27, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 50:15 (2) Q. What message does scriptures give to tho
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Quote for the Day: Hannah Arendt, German historian and philosopher (1906–1975)

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“This constant lying is not aimed at making the people believe a lie, but at ensuring that no one believes anything anymore.  A people that can no longer distinguish between truth and lies cannot distinguish between right and wrong. And such a people, deprived of the power to think and judge, is, without knowing and willing it, completely subjected to the rule of lies.  With such a people, you can do whatever you want.”  —Hannah Arendt, German historian and philosopher (1906–1975)
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Reminders for Soldiers

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 by Leo Tolstoy There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known.  What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs.  Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.  Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.  (Matthew 10:26-28) Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than men!”  (Acts 5:29) You are a soldier, you have been taught to shoot, stab, march, go through gymnastic exercises, read books, and have been taken out to military exercises and parades.  Maybe you went through a war, fighting the Turks or the Chinese, doing everything you were commanded to do.  It did not even occur to you to ask yourself whether what you were doing was good or bad. But now the command is given to your company or squadron to start out, taking along live ammunition.  You travel or march, without asking where you are being taken
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I am Autistic, I am not a stereotype!

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I am not a stereotype. I am Autistic.  Yes, I am white male.  But, not that young anymore, so not fully fitting the media stereotype.  I am also not a Savant.  I have key interests and areas I am good at.  I prefer saying Type 1 to Aspergers (in light of revelations about Hans Aspergers work with the Nazis who are the opposite of all I believe in). No, I do not have any particular known additional learning disabilities. I am Socially Anxious and a shy Introvert. I am not a superhero, although I do follow one! I am not the result of vaccines or refrigerator parenting. I am not void of empathy. I am a highly sensitive empath who cares deeply for a fallen world. I am a bit quirky and a gentle soul. I am who I am. I am Autistic. I am not a stereotype.
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Scriptures for Today: Roots and Branches

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‘The  Lord   God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.’ (Genesis 2:9) ‘ Then the angel showed me the river   of the water of life,   as clear as crystal,   flowing   from the throne of God and of the Lamb   2  down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life,   bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.’ (Revelation 22:1-2)
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Righteousness of the Kingdom (Matthew 5:17-32) Second Draft of a Sermon

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Second draft of a sermon I am working on: Prayer: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. Righteousness of the Kingdom READ: Matthew 5:17-32 (NKJV) 17 "Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. 18 For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled. 19 Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. 21 "You have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the
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