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Report on the Southwest Conference U.C.C. April 17-18, 2015
The Annual Meeting of our Southwest Conference was held April 17 through April 18, 2015. This meeting marked the Fiftieth Anniversary of the U.C.C. South West Conference. The meeting also marked the last SW Conference meeting for Rev. Dr. Dorhauer as Conference Minister. Rev. Dorhauer has been nominated to be the President and General Minister of the entire U.C.C. He will be moving to Cleveland to begin his new duties in late Summer. Pastor Vern and Audrey and Gil Hendry attended as delegates. The Conference was held at the Church of the Red Rocks in Sedona, AZ. It was well attended with over 200 delegates, speakers and Conference officials.
The expression "God is still speaking!" was never more in evidence than at this conference. God spoke to everyone through the thoughts, words and deeds of all of the attendees. Plus God spoke to us through the land around the Church. The main convocations and worship services were held in the Sanctuary. If you have not been to the Church of the Red Rocks picture a sanctuary about the size of ours, a bit longer with the pulpit on the left side and the choir loft on the right. Directly behind the pulpit and the choir is a full wall mural of the most stunning, rugged, detailed Sedona landscape you can imagine. When people enter the Sanctuary for the first time, they just stop in awe. The mural medium is Nature itself and the Artist is God.
The theme of the Conference was "Restoring Creation" and used Psalm 24:1 as the Biblical verse: The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof…. Both of the Keynote speeches Friday and Saturday were on environmental awareness and what we, the people of the Earth, are doing to our environment. As one of the speakers put it, we all subscribe to the first two commandments with the second one requiring us to love our neighbor as ourselves. Our neighbors include not only the folks living next door but also the air we breathe, the water we drink, etc. Plus we owe it to our children and grandchildren to leave a livable environment for them. Several of the seminars dealt with environmental issues such as monitoring our carbon footprint and global warming. Other seminars dealt with investing, a Taste of the Lay Academy (by Pastor Vern), Welcoming Strangers, Offering Sanctuary to People and Centering Prayer in an Active Life.
Business Sessions covered the annual reports of the various operations of the Conference. Three new churches were welcomed into the SWC: the Peace United Church of Christ in El Paso, TX, the Silver City UCC in Silver City, NM and the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa Phoenix (a congregation of island immigrants). Pastor Vern, Audrey and Gil were very proud to accept the presentation to Sun Lakes UCC of both the 7 X 7 award and recognition of our Church becoming one of the three Congregations in the SWC that became Open and Affirming this year. The two other Churches are the Church of the Palms in Sun City and Congregational Church of the Valley in Scottsdale.
Based on the reports of the activities of the SWC, we should all be very proud that we are a part of one of the most vibrant and active Conferences in the UCC Denomination. Merriam-Webster defines Diversity as: "the condition of having or being composed of differing elements : variety; especially: the inclusion of different types of people (as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organization..."The diversity of people at the Conference clearly stated that the UCC SWC is Open and Affirming and our welcome is extravagant to all. When Audrey and I arrived for the welcoming dinner Thursday evening we did not know anybody. The lady at the registration table said "Just walk up to someone and start talking." We did and we met many open and friendly people during the conference.
- Gil and Audrey Hendry
From Sun Lakes UCC
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I'm lying on my bed, listening to Micheal Nyman's 'The heart asks pleasure first' and I'm crying.
Crying? Yes.. I'm sitting here crying and writing and feeling very anxious and sick and tired and overwhelmed.
Why? I don't know.
I'm very lucky in hindsight. I have an amazing family who I love dearly, an awesome boyfriend who loves me and cares for me and I'm very ambitious and thrive for success, so why is it that I'm crying? Is it because Micheal Nyman plays piano so beautifully.. Maybe, but I definitely know that I will cry again.. and for that same feeling.
That anxious feeling where you don't feel like you will ever be truly happy.
You feel that you will never be good enough.
You want it so badly.
You want true happiness. True success. To feel in control.
...and then you stand and stare out in to the sea that washes away those negative thoughts.
You let it take them all away. The weight has been lifted from your shoulders and you stretch out your arms...
The wind sweeping your hair and the fresh air pouring through your body, cleasing your lungs
and so you can't help but smile, even just a little bit.
You smile because you remember that this beautiful earth is yours.
I can be whoever I want to be, if I want it enough.
But if not
Micheal Nyman will always play beautifully.

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The Book of Eli continues Hollywood's obsession with post-apocalyptic tales, and in many ways feels like it belongs in the same world as The Road with its ash-laden wastelands and crazed cannibals roaming about. But the comparisons end there. Where The Road is a thoughtful art film based on a Pulitzer prize-winning novel, Eli is more of a popcorn action flick influenced by the visual style of graphic novels, although it's more thought-provoking and less of an adrenaline rush than the Mad Max movies.
Denzel Washington stars as Eli, a lone traveler wandering America's wastelands presumably devastated by nuclear war 30 years prior. The stark landscape is littered with abandoned cars, crumbling buildings, bombed highways, and the occasional picked-clean body. Water and food are scarce, purchased through trade of whatever you happen to be carrying—wet wipes are humorously and understandably one of the hot commodities.
Heading west for reasons that only become clear later, Eli happens upon a desert town run by Carnegie (Gary Oldman, returning to his psychotic baddie roots) and his gang of violent lowlifes. The crime boss is looking to expand his territory and knows that knowledge is power in a world where most people don't know how to read. His gang searches the area (and hapless travelers) for books to help him gain control. There's one in particular he's desperate to find, a book with the power to rally people under his leadership—and Eli just happens to have the world's last remaining copy.
Yes, that book is the Bible. King James Version, at that. As recounted by Carnegie and Eli, Bibles are scarce due to a large-scale book burning after the fallout—many irrationally blamed Christianity as a cause of the war.1


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We had another beautiful day on the Gulf of Mexico, and another great family/crew to fish with, the Nipperts.
The plan was to catch red snapper, and that's what we did. We had several first timers on board, which is always such a blast to watch them catch and reel in big fish.
Our first spot marked very good, but only produced 2 snapper. We got a lot of bites, but they just didn't want to hang on, so we made a move to the west a couple miles. This spot didn't mark as good as the first, but the snapper bite was on! We had several double hookups and consistently brought fish to the boat. It didn't take long and we had the box full of red snapper, including one that went 15 lbs or so.
We decided to troll for king mackerel after we threw back another limit of snapper or so. We had several knock downs and some drag smokers, but only boated one king and a few bonito. I wish we could have found a few more kings, but that's fishing.
I had a great time fishing with the Nippert family today and hope to see them again soon. We will be taking a day off for the 4th and will be back at it on the 5th. Looking forward to some downtime with friends and fireworks.
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Actors: Bob Crane, Werner Klemperer, John Banner, Robert Clary, Richard Dawson
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Hogan's Heroes, my favorite TV show
Tommy Noe | Morristown, TN United States | 03/03/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Finally, Hogan's Heroes is on DVD. I have every episode on VHS tape, but I have been anticipating the release of HH on DVD. My favorite episodes in Season One are It Takes A Theif Sometimes, Hogan's Hofbrau, The Scientist and The Safecracker Suite. My favorite characters on the show are Sgt Shultz (I see nothing, I know nothing!) played by John Banner, Robert Hogan played by Bob Crane and Major Wolfgang Hochstetter played by Howard Caine. In an interesting tidbit, Howard Caine plays three different German officers on Hogan's Heroes. First, he is Major Keitel in the episode, "Happy Birthday Adolf," (in season one) and he plays Colonel Feldkamp in the episode "The Battle Of Stalag 13" (in season two).
#1 - The Informer - September 17th, 1965
#2 - Hold That Tiger - September 24th, 1965
#3 - Kommandant Of The Year - October 1st, 1965
#4 - The Late Inspector General - October 8th, 1965
#5 - The Flight Of The Valkyrie - October 15th, 1965
#6 - The Prisoner's Prisoner - October 22nd, 1965
#7 - German Bridge Is Falling Down - October 29th, 1965
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#12 - The Scientist - December 3rd, 1965
#13 - Hogan's Hofbrau - December 10th, 1965
#14 - Oil For The Lamps Of Hogan - December 17th, 1965
#15 - Reservations Are Required - December 24th, 1965
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#24 - How To Cook A German Goose By Radar - March 4th, 1966
#25 - Psychic Kommandant - March 11th, 1966
#26 - The Prince From The Phone Company - March 18th, 1966
#27 - The Safecracker Suite - March 25th, 1966
#28 - I Look Better In Basic Black - April 1st, 1966
#29 - The Assassin - April 8th, 1966
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Colonel Klink isn't going to like this.
J. McAndrew | 03/01/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"For those of you not familiuar with the show; Hogan's Heroes was a great military sitcom. It paved the way for other military shows such as M.A.S.H. and The A-Team. The basic plotline of the show is that Hogan and four other prisoners of WWII are being held in a german P.O.W. camp. Hogan and his friends take advantage of their situation to sabotage the Germans any way they can. It has many hilarious moments, usually resulting from the Germans led by Col. Klink who are incompetent and completly oblivious to what is going on right under their noses. Hogan and his men have underground tunnels and a seemingly endless supply of disguises at their disposal. My favorite character of the show was Colonel Klink who was played to perfection by Werner Klemperer. You can catch him reprising his role in the season 5 episode of the Simpsons "The Last Temptation of Homer" where he is Homer's guardian angel. I am thankful that this show will finally be available in season sets on DVD. I would also love to see some bonus features on these DVDs but since this is a Paramount release I am skeptical that there will be any. This should be available on March 15. So until then enjoy this list of the 32 season 1 episodes that should all be included on this DVD set.
1. The Informer
2. Hold the Tiger
3. Kommandant of the Year
4. The Late Inspector General
5. The Flight of the Valkyrie
6. The Prisoner's Prisoner
7. German Bridge is Falling Down
8. Movies Are Your Best Escape
9. Go Light on the Heavy Water
10.Top Hat, White Tie and Bomb Sight
11.Happiness is a Warm Sergeant
12.The Scientist
13.Hogan's Hofbrau
14.Oil for the Lamps of Hogan
15.Reservations are Required
16.Anchors Aweigh, Men of Stalag 13
17.Happy Birthday, Adolf
18.The Gold Rush
19.Hello, Zolle
20.It Takes a Thief... Sometimes
21.The Great Impersonation
22.The Pizza Parlor
23.The 43rd, a Moving Story
24.How to Cook a German Goose by Radar
25.Psychic Kommandant
26.The Prince from the Phone Company
27.The Safecracker Suite
28.I Look Better in Basic Black
29.The Assassin
30.Cupid Comes to Stalag 13
31.The Flame Grows Higher
32.Request Permission to Escape
Thanks to TVTome.com for the above list of episodes."
RIP Gen. Berkhaltar
L Salisbury | Maryland United States | 06/18/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"In one episode Newkirk asks Kinch "Who's on the coffee pot today?" Kinch replies "Klink & Berkhaltar." Newkirk says "Turn it up. They're my favorite comedy team." He was right- Werner Klempner (Klink) and Leon Askin (Berkhaltar) worked very well together.
Leon Askin died June 3rd 2005 at the age of 97! As a young Jewish actor in Austria in the 30s he was arrested- and TOURCHERED- by the Gestapo! They released him (!) and Askin headed for the USA where, 30 years after that moment, he got the final revenge on those Gestapo clowns not only by out living them but by making fun of them. (Working s a translator for the US Army during the War didn't help the 1000 Year Reich much either!) Mel Brooks once defended his Hitler parodies by saying "wit is deadlier than the sharpest dagger!" That also applies to Askin, as well as Klempner and John Banner (Schultz), all Jewish actors who escaped Austria and made fools of the Nazies with "Hogan's Heroes"!
Leon Askin: 1907-2005."


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by Pastor Cary Gordon
The church of Thyatira may have existed 2000 years ago, but the message they received, in response to the problem they neglected to address, is every bit as relevant to the modern church as wireless internet is to a coffee house. In His teaching found in Matthew 18, Jesus gives us a very simple and easy-to-follow three-leveled principle to be applied when a serious trespass has occurred between us and someone else. Level #1: Go to the brother who has sinned and confront him privately. If he repents, forgive him and go on. If he does not repent, we take it to the next level. Level #2: We take one or two more witnesses with us and confront the unrepentant brother a second time. If he repents, he is forgiven. If not, we take it to the last level. Level #3: Tell it to the church. If he repents, he is forgiven. If not, he is excommunicated from the church.
The church of Thyatira might have honored the first two of the three steps of forbearance taught by Jesus in Matthew 18, yet when it came time for the pastor of the church to confront Jezebel, the scripture says, "thou sufferest that woman Jezebel." In other words, they left her alone without confrontation. This act was highly offensive to Jesus. Furthermore, we should notice that Jesus ceases to either forbear or forgive this evil woman! Why? Because after having "space to repent" she "repented not." This is further proof that, as Christians, we are not to forbear endlessly, nor are we supposed to forgive everyone under all circumstances. Let's continue reading.
Revelation 2:21-23 "And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and SHE REPENTED NOT. Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, EXCEPT THEY REPENT OF THEIR DEEDS. And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the REINS and HEARTS: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works."
A profound statement is delivered straight from the mouth of Lord Jesus Christ in the previous verse. He states that His execution of righteous judgment upon the non-repentant is done openly and publicly, in this case, so that "all the churches shall know that I am He which searcheth the REINS and HEARTS." The word "searcheth" comes from the Greek word "eraunao," which means to "investigate." Where does Jesus investigate? He notes two places—the "reins" and "hearts." The King James word "reins" is simply a synonym for the organ of the human body we call the kidneys. This is profound when we contrast the role of the human heart with the kidneys, observing their very different, yet complementary function within the body.
Jesus uses this analogy in harmony with our being called the "body of Christ" multiple times throughout the New Testament. What does the human heart do? The heart carries out a very positive action as it continually circulates life-giving blood throughout the entire body. What do the kidneys do? In contrast to the heart, the kidneys carry out a very negative action. They carefully inspect the blood circulated by the heart and discriminate between impurities, toxins, and harmful things, and those things that are deemed beneficial to bodily health. Upon discovering a harmful item in the blood, the kidneys isolate and reject it, sending it packing as human waste!
Jesus literally says here, "I WANT EVERY CHURCH TO REALIZE THAT I AM NOT JUST CONCERNED WITH HOW SWEETLY THEY LOVE ONE ANOTHER. I AM ALSO CONCERNED WITH HOW EFFECTIVELY THEY GUARD AGAINST CONTAMINATION!" It was with this truth in mind that Jesus said the following:
Matthew 10:34-38 "Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me."
Seven Sins
Earlier in this chapter, I outlined the general rule of righteous judgment. If another Christian's sin is severe enough that it suggests they have seared their conscience in a particular area and have become hardened towards the Spirit of God (unwilling and/or unable to hear the voice of their own human conscience), then God, in His unconditional love and mercy, has ordained for YOU to become His ambassador to them. In an attempt to bring them to repentance, no longer able to communicate with them through the voice of their own SPIRITUAL ears, God recognizes that they still have PHYSICAL ears capable of at least hearing YOUR VOICE.
So how do we tell the difference between sins that prove a hardened conscience and those that do not? I know there will be folks who, after seeing these truths of righteous judgment in the Bible, will nearly panic for fear of making a mistake. The good news is that, as always, the Bible tells us everything we need to know to do things right in the eyes of God. Jesus said, "My yoke [law] is easy and my burden [the expectation I have placed upon you to obey my law] is light [reasonable]." (See Matthew 11:30.) The law of love is not complicated. We are well able to do what God has asked of us.
There are seven categories of sin listed in the New Testament that help us to recognize those sins that must be confronted. They are listed below:
#1) A trespass. (Matthew 18:15-17)
A trespass is a destructive sin in the life of the one who has committed it, and it must be confronted. It is a sin which suggests that the person who did it has stopped listening to God's voice in that particular area. Finis Dake, commenting on the original Greek word from whence we derive the word "trespass," states, "Paraptoma [is] a falling aside when one should have stood upright; any deviation from the rule of duty or moral equity, as well as any flagrant offense."4
#2) False doctrines contrary to the Bible.
Romans 16:17 "Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them."
#3) Showing hatred for Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 16:22 "If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha."
The phrase "Anathema Maranatha" is translated into the English, "Cursed and Judged." Obviously, such a person whom we are told to consider "cursed and judged" is not to receive either forbearance or forgiveness from any Christian. This is a person who reaches the point of being fairly called a spiritual "pig" or "dog," whom Jesus commanded us to refrain from giving our pearls of truth. These types will likely never repent.
#4) Disorderly and disobedient conduct seen in the life of another believer.
2 Thessalonians 3:6, 14-16 "Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us. And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. Now the Lord of PEACE himself give you PEACE always by all means. The Lord be with you all." (Notice how peace is connected to the act of righteous judgment.)
#5) Apostasy, or the abandoning of one's own beliefs.
1 Timothy 1:19-20 "Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme." (Also see 1 Timothy 4:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:5, 2 Timothy 4:1-4.)
#6) Heresies.
Titus 3:10-11 "A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself."
1 Timothy 6:3-5 "If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself."
#7) Sexual intercourse between unmarried persons and any other sin which brings damnation upon people. (This would include the seven deadly sins of Proverbs 6:16-19.)
1 Corinthians 6:9-10 "Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God."
The Bible reveals God's eternal dealings with mankind. It is a historical record, among other things, of God's longsuffering toward sinful, and at times incorrigible, men and women. It has an intrinsic value in that we can learn from its teachings, but equally we can learn from the stories of blunders and transgressions committed by the many personalities throughout the Old and New Testaments. In this regard, it is a tragic error for those who live under the jurisdiction of the New Testament to ignore the wisdom of the Old Testament altogether. The Apostle Paul regarded Old Testament law as the "schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith." (See Galatians 3:24.) Later, Paul went as far as saying that without knowledge of the Old Testament laws, he would never have known how to define sin in his conscience. (See Romans 7:7.) You see, knowledge of Old Testament law exposes sin for the New Testament believer by educating an otherwise illegitimate conscience. Without the knowledge of sin, none of us could have ever truly repented before God and recognized our hopeless guilt and need for a Savior! Without the law, we would not have obtained the knowledge of sin.
Romans 3:19 & 20 "Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin."
The beauty of the Old Testament in particular is that while it contains the record of the Ten Commandments given to Moses by Father God, it also reveals the seemingly endless accounts of those whose lives were blessed through obedience or cursed through disobedience to them. The stories of these men and women were penned into permanent record for a reason.
1 Corinthians 10:1, 5-6, & 11 "Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea…But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness. Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted…Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come."
We should learn from their stupid mistakes and be sharp enough to avoid falling prey to the very same tactics of temptation. As the wise King Solomon said, and it is certainly true when we speak of Satan's methods of deception, that "there is nothing new under the sun." It seems fitting, after viewing the seven categories of New Testament sins that require human judgment, to also consider eight personalities of the Bible from whom we can learn how NOT to think and behave. Have you ever thought or said any of the following? If so, you might need to repent.
1) "The Lord spoke to me, Pastor, and He told me what you are supposed to do."—Jezebel (See Revelation 2:20 and 1 Kings 18:19.)
2) "We have decided to leave the church, because my wife isn't happy here anymore. The Lord showed her that our season has come to an end in this church."—Ahab (See 1 Kings 21:25.)
3) "Well, if I were the pastor, I would do things differently!"—Absalom (See 2 Samuel 15:3-6.)
4) "You are a good preacher, but I don't agree with how you talk about money."—Judas Iscariot (See John 12:5.)
5) "I'm not the only one who feels this way, Pastor! A lot of other people have come to me and complained that they are unhappy with this church. When this many people say the same thing, then there MUST be something to it, ya know!"—Korah (See Numbers 16:19, 32 & 26:9.)
6) "Pastor, we need to talk with you. We don't agree with how you are handling this building program. You don't have the qualifications for this type of undertaking, and we feel you haven't given us enough input."—Sanbalot, Geshem, and Tobiah (See Nehemiah 6:1&2.)
7) "Who do you think you are anyway? You aren't the only one God speaks to around here!"—Aaron and Miriam (See Numbers 12:1-11.)
8) "Well, that is just YOUR interpretation! I see things differently!"—Serpent of Eden (See Genesis 3:1.)
It has been my experience that every modern church dons all eight of these kinds of people at some point in their growth towards corporate maturity. The key is for the sheep in the flock of God to recognize these age-old patterns that re-emerge over and over again in the minds of modern men. We must learn to discern between good and evil behavior in other people and deal with them accordingly.
The Command to Hate
The first chapter of Hebrews gives praise to the life of Jesus, because He, above His fellow men, loved righteousness as equally as He HATED iniquity.
Hebrews 1:9 "Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows."
Romans, the twelfth chapter, says that as true followers of Jesus, we too must HATE evil and cleave to that which is good.
Romans 12:9 "Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good."
What a fascinating command! God has commanded for you to hate! It could be argued that the command to hate may be the second most important command in the entire Bible, second only to the command to love; for it is as impossible to love good without hating evil as it is to think on right things without the willingness to reject the wrong. How does one properly hate? The answer to this odd question can only be found when we observe a principle true of all of God's commands.
None of the commandments of God are "passive" in nature. What do I mean by this? In a nutshell, the Bible teaches us that love without expression is a lie, for "God so loved that He gave." Additionally, we read that "faith without works is dead." Moreover, one who claims to be filled with the Spirit must provide evidence of such a claim—the "evidence of speaking in tongues." In other words, obedience to God's commands requires active response.
Concerning faith, for example, James, the half-brother of Jesus, said that if a man claimed to have faith, then he should prove it by revealing good works. He went on to point out how many believers said they believed in Jesus, his brother, but his response to them went something like this, "What good is a passive belief? Satan and all the devils of hell 'believe' in Jesus and fear and tremble at the mention of His name!" Here is what I'm driving at: If faith without works is dead, then hate without works is also dead. We are to train ourselves in the arena of righteous judgment. We must learn to judge between right and wrong actions, just as much as we must learn to judge between right and wrong people. Electricians will tell you that it takes a negative and a positive to have power.
Spiritual Kidney Failure
If you were to ask me to diagnose what I believe to be one of the greatest failures of today's modern church, I would have to say the church is suffering from spiritual kidney failure! A great depth of truth can be found in the following statement: While a man cannot live at all if his heart stops beating, he can sustain life for a short while with a good heart and failing kidneys. My point is this Satan deceived many in church history who thought that building a church through conceding to the desires of the people would bring them "success." Those who refuse to embrace this mandate for righteous judgment in the local church might be able to build large works today by gaining the admiration of their communities, but they have little hope for a tomorrow. Without spiritual kidneys, when tomorrow comes, today shall prove to have been nothing more than incipient death for such groups.
This side-winding method of building churches, though it seems to be all the rage in our day, is nothing new. John Bunyan, the infamous Christian writer of seventeenth-century England, who wrote his immortal classic "Pilgrim's Progress" during a loathsome 12-year incarceration for preaching the Word of God, communicated the dangers of building the church through concession with popular sentiments. His allegorical fiction revealed, in its own clever and imaginative way, the perils found in the welcoming arms of the "social gospel."
"'We are not looking for wares of any sort,' injected Christian. 'We seek to buy the truth.' At this, the minister of the social gospel perked up his ears, and seeing potential for two more tithepayers, said piously, 'Truth, do you say? Why, that's what I sell in my church.' 'You do?' asked Faithful, with some interest. 'Why, of course. Without obligation and free.' 'And of what persuasion are they?' inquired Christian. 'Why, any you wish,' he said proudly. 'We have Romish truth, Protestant truth, Eastern truth…' 'What about Jesus?' asked Faithful, a bit puzzled. 'Oh, heh, heh. Jesus truth. But of course!' said the minister, a bit chagrined. 'How stupid of me to forget one of our greatest masters.' 'But wait!' protested Christian. 'There is only one truth. All others be thieves and robbers.' 'Well,' huffed the minister of the church universal. 'Did you hear, everybody? He just called the better part of our people thieves and robbers! … Bah! There are many roads that lead home. How did you come to be a judge over us?' pontificated the minister."5
Some in church history who brandished the slogan "Come As You Are" might have been more honest had they said, "Stay As You Are." Since the teachings of righteous judgment, corporate peace, and church discipline required more spiritual fortitude than other doctrines, making the carnal uncomfortable, these hard sayings were usually the first principles of doctrine to be chucked out the "user-friendly" window by pastors.
Who can recall the name of their fellowships today?
John Bunyan's work for Christ lives on in what became the second-most printed book in all of world history, runner-up only to the Bible itself; yet his religious captors remain practically nameless. What appeared, in Mr. Bunyan's day, to be a large, thriving fellowship of the religious perished with each dying member; for they were never able, as he was, to pass on a spiritual legacy to last forever. What is built in the flesh dies in the flesh, but what is built in the Spirit shall stand eternally. Poignantly, the last sermon John Bunyan preached, only two days prior to his death, was given August 19, 1688.6 It was a sermon contrasting the stark difference between those who are born of the flesh and those who are born of the spirit. His text verse?
John 1:13 (NLT) "They are reborn! This is not a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan—this rebirth comes from God."
History has proven that churches which place emphasis on relationship with Christ, at the expense of Christ's truth, will be able to manufacture large followings, but few disciples. Transversely, those who place emphasis on truth, at the expense of relationship, will produce more "Pharisees" than they do followers. What did God want from history? The same thing He wants today—a church that expresses truth and relationship in the symbiotic balance of Jesus' teachings; a church that understands that true love embraces and forgives, but it also forbears and rejects; a church that comprehends the justice side of true love.
The objective of God is not for us to slowly perish from the earth through self-poisoning, but that we live to pass the baton to the next generation. Churches which do not grasp the message of corporate peace will not last beyond the generation of their founding—but those who have healthy hearts and kidneys shall endure and bring forth posterity capable of carrying the torch of the gospel to their children's children's children…even to the return of the Lord Jesus Christ.
I am but a small man, yet I am proof of this; for I, like my fathers before me, am a preacher of the gospel of peace. I am determined to ensure that for as many centuries that may pass, after I am dead and buried, there will always be a Gordon running around telling someone about Jesus Christ!
1. Finis Jennings Dake, Dake's Study Notes Notes and Charts, Dake Bible Sales, Lawrenceville, Georgia, 1961.
2. Adam Clarke, Database, iExalt, Inc., Austin, Texas, 2000.
3. Ibid.
4. Finis Jennings Dake, Dake's Study Notes, Notes and Charts, Dake Bible Sales, Lawrenceville, Georgia, 1961.
5. Jim Pappas Jr., Pilgrim's Progress, New Amplified Version, Destiny Image Publishers, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, 1999, p. 190.
6. Mark H. Tuttle, Christian History, Volume 5, No. 3, 1986 Christian History Institute, Worcester, Pennsylvania, p. 36.


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so, you may have read about my craving/addiction for kale chips. these will satisify your salty, cheese, crunchy craving if your vegan. i finally carved out a couple hours to give these babies a whirl at home and also, use my dehydrator that chris' mom gave us.
here's the recipe i tried....
3 bunches of of medium sized bunches of kale. the dinosaur kale works well because it's curly and has a lot of nooks and crannies for the cheezey sauce to stick too.
1.5 cup of raw cashews...soaked in water for a couple hours, then drained.
6 sun-dried tomatoes or 1 red bell pepper
1/2 cup - 3/4 cup of nutritional yeast...depending on how cheezey you like it.
a splash of braggs amino acid
juice of 1 lemon or lime
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. of paprika
1/4 tsp. of cayenne
1 cup of water....maybe a bit more...
wash kale, cut in large-ish pieces....they will shrink quite a bit in the dehydrator.
place all other ingredients in the blender/vitamix and blend til smooth. pour over kale and mix well with hands until thoroughly covered. place kale pieces on dehydrator trays and let dry until crispy. on my dehydrator the bottom trays were dry in 4-5 hours...but the higher trays will take longer. continue to rotate trays until all trays are completely dry. let cool completely and place in plastic bag for later. enjoy.


text: In Chapter 2 of 10 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, software engineer Chris Hinkle answers "How Does Working at a Software Company Compare and Contrast With Working at a Digital Agency?" Hinkle finds digital advertising creative work to be more experimental and short-term project focused. Switching into software at Evernote, Hinkle connects with the accountability that comes with building software that helps the company meet financial targets. Chris Hinkle is a senior software engineer working at Evernote in Silicon Valley. Previously, Hinkle worked at New York City digital agencies HUGE and R/GA in creative director and software engineering roles designing products and developing Internet mobile applications and websites.


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Gourmet Getaways first began representing chefs and cooking schools throughout Italy. During this time I helped people extend their stay in Italy by working with my favorite hotel supplier, JDB Fine Hotels, and booking their extended stay at boutique hotels in Italy.
Since the beginning, I created many customized itineraries and worked with individuals wanting to experience all the pleasures and sights of Italy. I realized this is where my efforts were really needed. Clients really needed my expertise in knowing the area they wanted to visit and explore. Consequently by business changed. Although I still keep in touch with the chefs in Italy I started putting my efforts in learning about the different regions in Italy. During these years I have visited Italy many times and developed many working relationships with hotel managers so my clients can receive VIP treatment. Throughout this time, I have created my own tours and escorted small groups to hidden areas of Italy to experience the culture, cuisine, and history.
Along this journey I developed relationships with dependable suppliers for hotels; established a great working relationship with hotel managers, private tour guides, private transfer companies and with incoming agencies directly in Italy. All this is essential in planning itineraries.
Thank you everyone for spreading the word about Gourmet Getaways. I truly enjoy what I do: From a couple to a family traveling together I can make their dreams come true. Gourmet Getaways will create that perfect stress- free itinerary!


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Don't underestimate the power of a good facial mask! I've been on the hunt for a few varieties to tackle my particular skin concerns — a good one to absorb excess oil and to help clean out my pores and also a good one for when my skin needs hydration. For my first concern I found the Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Charcoal mask works really well for me.
On the Sephora website:
What it is:
A mattifying mask that absorbs oil, impurities, and environmental pollutants to help detoxify skin.
What it is formulated to do:
Pore Refining Solutions Charcoal Mask absorbs oil, impurities, and environmental pollutants for a clear, refreshed complexion. Charcoal powder draws out deep-seated debris to purify pores, while mineral clays soak up excess oil. Recommended for dry combination to oily skin types, the oil-free formula leaves skin feeling renewed and smooth with noticeably refined pores.
This product is an Allure Best of Beauty award winner.
For $29 Cdn with 3.4 oz. (or 100 ml), I think this is a really great price for what you're getting.
I've tried a few charcoal/clay masks over the last year — Origins Clear Improvement Charcoal mask, The Body Shop Seaweed Ionic Clay mask and the Glamglow Supermud mask — they're all really great at making my skin feel refreshed and cleaned out, but the Clinique mask seems to be more gentle than the others, while working just as well as the others.
This works like your typical clay mask. About two quarter size globs is what I use to cover my entire face to get a semi-thick layer. After about 20 minutes, it dries and I removed the majority with a few water-soaked cotton pads first and then rinse the remaining off with warm water. I'm left with skin that feels super soft and my pores look and feel cleaner.
I used this mask once a week (sometimes twice) in the warmer months when my skin is oiler and now, in the winter months I use it once every 2-3 weeks depending on whether I feel like my face needs a good pore-out.
And the fact that this comes in an easy, squeeze tube is also a win in my books — way less messy. I'm not a big fan of masks in a tub that you have to dig your fingers into to get.
I really like a lot of Clinique products and as I look at my skincare arsenal right now, Clinique is a brand that stands out. I'm glad to have added this mask to my collection!
I give the Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Charcoal Mask: a STANDING OVATION
Have you tried this mask? Like or dislike? What's your favourite pore-refining mask?
Thanks for reading!!


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iOS 7 launch date, Sony Honami 4K video, WP8 YouTube app blocked again & more – Pocketnow Daily
Watch today's Pocketnow Daily as we talk about the Nokia Amber update, and the devices that can get it. We later go through the sad news that Google has once-again blocked Microsoft's YouTube app for Windows Phone 8. Next we go through the red HTC One, which is launching exclusive to just one carrier, aside from some leaks of a project HTC had to allow you to customize your phone. We continue with some Sony Honami rumors that include 4K video recording. We end today's news talking about the possible launch dates of iOS 7, aside from Apple's NFC patent.
All this and more after the break.
– Nokia Amber update heads out to Lumia handsets
– Not again: Google blocking Microsoft's new Windows Phone YouTube app
– Red HTC One coming to the States tomorrow
– HTC could have brought Moto X customizations to Windows Phone
– White Sony Honami pictured in the wild
– Sony Honami could be capable of shooting 4K video
– Apple's got a new NFC patent – finally coming to iOS devices?
– Countdown to iOS 7: timetable leaked for path to public release


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Princess H came into our room this evening with a green ramkin full of Two's deliciously irresistible homemade caramel corn. Were I in possession of such a delectable and diminutively-sized treat, I don't think it would have survived the short walk from kitchen to bedroom. But the Princess carried her treasure carefully, sat down in the middle of the floor and announced, "I need to say a prayer for my popcorn." She promptly launched into the sweetest, most heartfelt little blessing. It was the first time in her life that she said a prayer without any help or prompting, and I never want to forget the perfect simplicity of her suplication on behalf of "all the popcorns and all the foods we eat together. And Tiny." Naturally, after the amens, she couldn't help but give herself a big round of applause. And natually, we couldn't help but join in.
Earlier today, the kids and I were in a little fender-bender. A lady backed into the side of our car going way faster than anyone ought, (at least while driving backwards!). Between actual time spent sorting out insurance, and the subsequent hours lost to my somewhat frazzled nerves (this was, afterall, my very first accident!), I accomplished nothing today. But looking at my two safe, healthy, cherubic babies, who are totally fine and were sleeping peacefully before I was off the phone with the geico lady, I can't help but think this was a truly wonderful day.


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Federal authorities unsealed criminal charges Monday against eight suspects alleged to be part of a U.S. recruiting network that sent young men to fight in Somalia -- one of the largest militant operations uncovered in this country since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
The court documents disclosed how some older members of the Somali American community in Minneapolis are believed to have lured younger ones to fight in Somalia -- some as suicide bombers -- with an Al Qaeda-affiliated group known as Al Shabab, or "The Youth."
The charges include providing financial support to fighters who traveled to Somalia, attending Al Shabab training camps and fighting with the group against the U.S.-backed transitional government there, as well as against Ethiopian government forces and African Union troops.
The recruitment of young people from Minneapolis and other U.S. communities "has been the focus of intense investigation for many months," said David Kris, the assistant attorney general for national security.


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From Pillow Menus To The Ultimate In Mattress Luxury: How Weary Millenials Have Made Sleep Big Business In The Region
A quick cast across the filtered-photos of Instagram and you could be forgiven for believing travelling as a millennial is all about sun, sea, sand and celebrating.
Away from the lens, however, and that may not paint the full picture of what young holidaymakers are seeking most from their wanderlust trips abroad.
Research conducted by The Hotel Show, the Middle East's biggest hospitality showcase, taking place in Dubai this week (18-20th September 2017), discovered that younger travelers are finding themselves somewhat old before their time – with one of their biggest vacation considerations being the quality of SLEEP they'll get while away.
A recent survey by the American Society of Travel Agents found that almost double the number (64%) of millennial travelers go abroad "to relax" than do to explore and take in a city's famous sights (38%) – despite the 2017 tourist being renowned for having a more adventurous spirit than ever before.
According to leading UAE hospitality professionals, that desire for dozing has made sleep big business throughout the region's hospitality sector, opening-up almost every aspect of bedtime for upgrading and customisation.
In hotels across the region, guests now have a host of options to cater to their perfect night's slumber. Those include being offered a pillow menu (where firmness, shape, material and filling are all available for choosing); the utilisation of any mattress technology; decorative or blackout blinds; or sleep-promoting spa treatments.
Sameer Ahmed, Sales Director at Restonic, a Dubai-based mattress manufacturer and supplier explained: "From our 20 years' experience servicing not only the UAE market but also 5-Star hotels in Thailand, Maldives, India, Seychelles, Mauritius, Georgia, Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia, it became apparent to us that one of the most important elements of the guests hotel stay is their online experiences and reviews. This analysis for us is an invaluable insight so we can continuously improve on our products if needed.
"As new hotels come on to the market at an unprecedented rate, existing properties are looking to keep-up with the latest technologies, services, facilities and – most importantly – bedding, that they can offer.
"We were recently asked by a prestigious five-star hotel in Dubai to create a customized high-end mattress to suit their status as a leading global brand. Of course we were more than pleased to oblige. Taking our already most popular high specification Hotel Comfortcare mattress, we increased the comfort levels and strength and durability even more.
"This demonstrates how hoteliers are looking to differentiate themselves in what has become a crowded marketplace. This hotel is known for its unique features and being one of the most impressive and luxurious properties in the Middle East, recently shortlisted at the Middle East Hospitality Awards 2017.
"The bespoke mattress proved popular with both management and guests, so-much-so that it even encouraged a guest to contact us directly and order the same specification product for his hotel in Europe."
The importance of sleep and its connection with mental and physical wellness is a regular line of communication within the millennial demographic. That has promoted sleep and rest awareness, and driven a steep rise in wellness tourism. Dubai will open the first wellness resort in the Middle East this month with the launch of The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel.
Gary Williams, event director at The Hotel Show – which will gather hundreds of hotel suppliers and professionals for three-days of networking from Monday – said: "With more sleep and bedding exhibitors coming to the show this year than ever before, it's clearly now the case of 'if you snooze, you lose' when it comes to embracing new nighttime innovations.
"The millennial holidaymaker is health and rest-conscious, and used to experiencing the very best the world has to offer. Both of these factors come together in the growing importance of hotels being able to provide a first class sleeping experience."
Restonic – the largest mattress supplier in the region – are supplying two Hotel Comfortcare mattresses for the first ever 'Middle East Housekeepers League of Champions' at The Hotel Show Dubai next week, of which they are principal sponsor.
During the live competition, two typical hotel rooms will be set-up back to back, consisting of a bed, curtains, flooring and TV units. The rooms will then be turned upside down, and the two teams compete head-to-head to put the room back to its original state in just 15 minutes.
Restonic are also category sponsors of 'Luxury Hotel of the Year 2017' at the Middle East Hospitality Awards (MEHA) 2017 taking place on the evening of the first day of The Hotel Show Dubai, 18th September 2017.
The Hotel Show Dubai 2017 is running at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from the 18-20th September 2017 as part of Dubai International Hospitality Week. The Dubai Tourism endorsed event, organised by dmg events and the DWTC, is expected to attract more than 50,000 visitors.
The three-day event, taking place at the DWTC, encompasses six hospitality and foodservice trade shows under one roof: The Hotel Show and The Leisure Show (owned and organised by dmg events); GulfHost, The Speciality Food Festival, and SEAFEX Middle East (owned and organised by DWTC); and yummex ME (jointly organised by DWTC and Kölnmesse).
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Hi, everyone! Just thought I'd quickly pop by to tell you there's a review and demo video up on my YouTube channel. If you've been contemplating getting your hands on one of the mascaras from Revlon, but don't know which one to invest in (there are 5 in the collection) – well, then you definitely need to check out my video. I take you through EVERYTHING you need to know about each mascara (what I like AND dislike about them), plus I demo all 5 as well.
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I had every intention of filming makeup tutorial or 'Get Ready With Me' video before I uploaded this review, but between my microbladed brows and other blog projects I'm working on…well, let's just say things didn't go as planned. Fortunately my brows are all better now, so I'm thinking of filming a Spring makeup look video. If there's a specific makeup tutorial you would like me to film, let me know in the comments section below or send me a tweet / Facebook post.
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The Jager (or hunter) is a large and sturdy fixed blade knife of utmost quality. The Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel flat ground blade features a drop point design to give maximum point control and retain a large cutting edge.
This full tang knife features a full size G10 textured surface handle which fits perfectly in the hand and makes this the perfect "go to" knife in even the worst weather conditions.
The knife also comes with a rugged ABS Plastic sheath for convenient carriage which features a patented rotating belt mount design to allow 360 degree carrying angle adjustment.
Overall length: 223 mm / 8.78"
Blade length: 110 mm / 4.33"
Blade thickness: 4.5 mm /0.18"
Weight: 190.5g / 6.72 oz (excluding sheath)
Blade material: 14C28N
Handle material: G10
Sheath material: ABS plastic (included in the package)
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Sandvik 14C28N Stainless Steel, 58~60 HRC
Sandvik 14C28N is a martensitic stainless chromium steel with a chemistry optimized for high quality professional knife applications which put very high demands on edge sharpness, edge stability and corrosion resistance. As to this knife, the 14C28N is intensively processed by RUIKE using quenching and subzero treatment, which results in an ideal hardness of 58~60 HRC.
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25 comments
That apple with brown sugar and cinnamon is a great idea! I had never seen
it like that 🙂 I will try it with my kids next time, thanks!
I agree that kids like visually appealing shapes. I'm a teacher and this
one child's mother cuts his PB&J diagonally twice (in both directions) to
make four little triangles. It looks cute and he eats it up!
Not really liking the lunch ideas, but you seem very fun and funny!!! 🙂 I
subscribed. Try lime / lemon on those apples…they won't turn brown. Force
kids to eat stuff they don't like, but is good for them. That's what I do
and it works lol.
This is so freaking stupid!
this is quit stupid. a kid will never learn to eat things if you teach them
and help them by not letting them eat the skin of an apple or the crust of
a bread slice. they should just eat what you make and not complain. if they
don't like it… then it their problem. then it's no food… but yeah,,
that's my opinion
"Whether he gets teased or not!"idk why I find that so funny
Nice healthy lunch idea. But any reason for not using a regular lunch box?
Why create waste with disposable lunch bags.
The edges of the bread can be buttered and baked to make great croutons.
Landon is luck!
Great video! I really do wish i had a mom like you….. 🙂
Stop being haters. She is making great healthy recipes for kids. She's just
trying to lead by example with healthy eating. So what if she doesn't pack
a drink? She isn't actually packing his lunch at the moment! Rebecca, keep
up the great work!
I understand your point. My kids though, never could plow thru the whole
sandwich and rejected it because of the crust. I, like you, will eat the
crust, but I always like the goodies that squish into the sides of the
crust. If it's just dry, I sometimes eat around the crust. Thanks for your
Don't u pack ur kid a juice
I get that…. hmmm what are you suggestions, I need them!!
Your an amazing mom! <3
What you have to do is keep the apple cores and put in in a pan with warter
bring it to the boil and a little suger then stir and simmer until it is
soft then take it of the heat take out the cores and add geletin then put
it in a mould then you have apple jelly or leve it to coll and you have
apple jucie
i love your personality i am 13 and its so much easyier to watch your
videos thanks! i will defintley use this!
Rebecca your a great mom and your sooooo cheery I don't know if its a
compliment (no hate) there is a cool recipe you should try making. You
flatten a price of bread with a rolling pin and then put peanut butter and
Kelly in then roll it. After that you cut it into sushi sized pieces.
School is starting soon for me and I'm so eager to try it!!!!
Such a sweet sentiment… I love children sooooo much!!!
No drink
Coming up! 🙂
To much sugar… so they get free water or milk at school, so they go get
that at lunch time.
your adding sugar to their diet. Sugar is already in the apples to what I
do to keep them from browning is squeeze lemon juice. just a little or just
leave a lemon with the apples and they will be fine for a for days.
I start school in to weeks and I found this video very good 🙂
maybe you could make peanut butter on your own? Just look for a recipe, it
shouldn't be that hard 🙂
Thank u! Can u do more videos lunches for kids please…


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