Accept No Substitutes

Accept no substitutes. Religious organizations who make rules and then call themselves “the Church” are not adequate to take the place of the authority of the Word of God. This is why an organization that wants to control people will prohibit them from knowing, reading and studying the Word of God. Rules, doctrines, dogma, canons and so forth must match the Word of God. If they do not, then the organizations that teach them are in error. The Word of God is the final authority. It is the highest authority. The Word of God is God. It is our guideline for living. So, is Church membership okay? Of course, as long as that Church preaches the Word of God. If it does not, bail out and find one that does. The Word of God makes one free, free to choose the truth.

Orlando, Florida

What happened in Orlando, Florida several days ago was pathetic, unfortunate, hideous and insane. When people do not agree with the way other people choose to live their lives, murder is not the answer.  Massacre is not the answer.  One might ask: "what is the answer?"  There are several.  One of them is just leave people alone.  Let them work out their own destiny.  Another answer is pray for them.  Another answer is talk to them.  If you believe there is a better way, share it with them.  Talk to them about the consequences of certain life choices.  Persuade them.  Care about them.  Do not murder them.  Murder is the way of the coward.  It is the way of the confused, misinformed, ignorant, desperate, angry, possessed and disillusioned.  Murder is not the answer.  There exists a better way. One more thing: If you want to make a better world, make yourself a better person.  If you make yourself a better person, the world automatically improves.

As Of June 1: I Am 41

On June 1, 1975 I died and was buried.  I was buried in a "grave of water" in Jesus' name.  I came out of the water a brand new person.  I was born the same day I died.  I came out of the water a brand new man.  I will never return to the "old man."  Those days are gone.