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It does seem like things are reaching critical mass. Constant talk about war, climate change and aliens lol. Tech like CERN is at the forefront of how far we are playing God and pulling apart His creation. In a short time we have crossed a threshold of knowledge where we are literally at the...

Reading Gods word is important. I often say the lords prayer when I have negative thoughts and emotions. In some ways prayer and Gods word is like the cognitive therapy. CBT is designed to acknowledge expose the negative or anxious thinking and then gradually change thinking with positive and...

The verse "be still and know that I am God" comes to mind. Thats when I think we come to know God and His word. When we block all the white noise of differing opinions and listen to the master. Its hard because it seems the questioning is getting louder. Everything is being reimagined and its...

I have also heard that African American slaves had strong families and communities. This was the basis for helping them through the horrors of slavery. In fact their belief brought many stories and great gospels and the blues. This was the foundation for the churches that grew in the US which...

I think the home as a form of ministry is so important. Its really the greatest ministry even over the church. Paul mentions that if a husband cannot manage his own home then how can he overseer the church. The home and damily use to be the first institution in society. It was a big influence...

Once again I am not talking about the kings or rulers themselves. They may or may not be Godly. Rather it is the institutions of governance that God has installed as Peter and Paul mention. The authority of the institution itself rather than the individual king or ruler. Otherwise are you...

Yes exactly. However the person sees things is what they will get out of the show. But also Gods spirit. I remember part of coming to God before being saved was secular music. I began to see and hear God in certain words and feel His presense with certain music. God works in mysterious ways. He...

Yes which defied their pagan gods. It was saying that Christ is the only way to God and thus defying their gods as legitimate. A bit like what happens today. Yes thats right. The institutions are installed by God and not man. Humans abuse it but the truth principles of these instutions like...

Obviously as with the disciples and early church they were persecuted even to death for standing on the truth of the gospel. The Roman emporers and especially Nero demanded all honor him and their gods. That is how many were executed for not denouncing their belief. What Peter was talking about...

No more than some movie about any history that will also take some poetic licence. I guess it depends on the individual. But I know enough about the truth of the bible to tell the difference and not allow it to put my faith in doubt. But then you could say that if a non Christian saw it and it...

I think when it comes to Gods institutions we needto give both respect. Not that we must worship worldly rulers asmasters but give respect for their institution. Jesus said give unto Ceasar what is Ceasars and to God what is Gods. Christ did not make His followers rise up to defeat the Roman...

I agree. But I was talking more about how sometimes Christians will be under a ruler that they disagree with. Pault said we should pray for rulers that they honor God as God established these institutions so that all may be saved. So the institution itself is not the problem but the...

Here is the trailor to Arther the King which has a similar vibe to Red dog. Inspirational.

Its a bit of a fun movie. The breed (Kelpie) is quite popular. An interesting story out of the movie is the real life story of the dog that played Red dog who had passed when the movie was made. The dogs name was Koco and he was just as lively and smart in real life. Theres a doco on this and...

I rarely watch movies now because they are so poorly made. Theres always some woke message and it gets quite predictabe. The series of super hero movies has become predictable and have the same predictable plots. Though I did like the first remake of Batman and the Joker more recently. But I...

I think the "You have heard that it was said... but I tell you..." statements are not contradicting the law but fullfilling it. Getting at the intention and spirit of the law. The laws were about identifying human sin and our inability to keep the law and to keep the Isrealites in order. To...

For me its a continious aim to become more like Christ. There is always something I can do or have fallen short. I don't think this ever stops and we are always looking to rid ourselves of shortfalls that are a impediment to being more like Christ. I have done just about everything in my life...

In some ways the secular State has created a world where people have more faith in the State as provider than God. The welfare State subdues people to accept life based on the goods and services provided to them that makes them comfoortable to just go along. I agree. I also think in some ways...

I agree. Though I am not sure that the coldness of hearts in not being willing to inconvenience oneself or bother getiing involved to help others is just about money. The love of money and material wealth and comfort is an ideology in itself. You don't have to have money to be influenced by the...

It iis a fruit as we desire to please God. But I think humility is required to acknowledge we are a sinner. Often the battle for souls comes down to pride. To not wanting to submit to someone and especially God. People may experience suffering and come to a crossroad where they are defeated and...