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WHAT IF WE SPOKE AS IF IT WERE OUR LAST MOMENT TOGETHER
Jam 4:13. Come now, you who say, Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a city and spend a year there and carry on our business and make money. 14. Yet you do not know [the least thing] about what may happen tomorrow. What is the nature of your life? You are [really] but a wisp of vapor (a puff of smoke, a mist) that is visible for a little while and then disappears [into thin air].
WHAT IF WE WEREN'T SO SELFISH WHEN GOD TAKES THE OTHER HOME
Psalm 24:1 says, "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him."
WHAT IF A BUNCH OF US MET TO WELCOME A PRISONER'S RELEASED
MAT 6:12, 14-15 "And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.... For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; but if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
WHAT IF DRUNK DRIVERS HAD TO PERFORM EULOGIES
II SAM 12:13. And David said to Nathan, I have sinned against the Lord. And Nathan said to David, The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die. 14. Nevertheless, because by this deed you have utterly scorned the Lord and given great occasion to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme, the child that is born to you shall surely die.
WHAT IF STAR ATHLETES PAID FOR THEIR TEACHERS TO RETIRE
Rev 22:12. Behold, I am coming soon, and I shall bring My wages and rewards with Me, to repay and render to each one just what his own actions and his own work merit.
WHAT IF RETIREMENT HOMES WERE TURNED INTO WELCOME CENTERS
Prov 23:22. Hearken to your father, who begot you, and despise not your mother when she is old.
Mark 7:12. Then you no longer are permitting him to do anything for [his] father or mother [but are letting him off from helping them]. 13. Thus you are nullifying and making void and of no effect [the authority of] the Word of God through your tradition, which you [in turn] hand on. And many things of this kind you are doing.
WHAT IF WE STOOD WHILE THE PASTOR PREACHED SITTING
Mat 5:1. Seeing the crowds, He (Jesus) went up on the mountain; and when He was seated, His disciples came to Him. 2. Then He opened His mouth and taught them.
WHAT IF WE STOPPED SOMETIME TO PRAY FOR WHOEVER WAS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE EARTH FROM US
1 Timothy 2:1. First of all, then, I admonish and urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all men, 2. For kings and all who are in positions of authority or high responsibility, that [outwardly] we may pass a quiet and undisturbed life [and inwardly] a peaceable one in all godliness and reverence and seriousness in every way. 3. For such [praying] is good and right, and [it is] pleasing and acceptable to God our Savior, 4. Who wishes all men to be saved and [increasingly] to perceive and recognize and discern and know precisely and correctly the [divine] Truth.
WHAT IF WE TURNED ABANDONED WAL-MARTS INTO FREE SKATE PARKS
Matt.25:31-46 and declares, "As often as you have done it to the least of these even so you have done it unto me."
WHAT IF LOVE WAS AT THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING WE THINK, DO, OR SAY
Phil 1:9. And this I pray: that your love may abound yet more and more and extend to its fullest development in knowledge and all keen insight [that your love may display itself in greater depth of acquaintance and more comprehensive discernment]
Heb 10:24. And let us consider and give attentive, continuous care to watching over one another, studying how we may stir up (stimulate and incite) to love and helpful deeds and noble activities.
I Love you.
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| April 28, 2009 |
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| Great blog. Love is patient in deed. Lord, help me to be patient. |
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| April 28, 2009 |
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| Preston=this is a master piece my friend....God Bless You! |
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| April 28, 2009 |
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| WOW - great message, Preston. Praise be to the Lord. Thank you. May God continue to bless you. |
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| April 28, 2009 |
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| Thank you Destiny. I am praying for you and your family, Precious. I Love you. |
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| April 28, 2009 |
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| Lynne and Pandabear, yoh have blessed me throughout all of this journey. I thank God for you. |
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| April 28, 2009 |
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| So so SOOO good! And creative! Turning the abandoned Wal-marts into skate parks really touched my heart...a lot of people wouldn't think of that. They wouldn't want the noise or the crowds -- they wouldn't see that as ministering to a very unique and gifted group of people. Awesome ideas! :) |
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| April 28, 2009 |
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| I love you Grammy B. Terri called me today about the book. I think she'a going to look at the work. Thank you very much. It's been such a joint effort from so many people on so many levels with the Holy Spirits' gentle move throughout. Luv ya. |
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| April 29, 2009 |
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What if..........
Praise the Lord |
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| April 29, 2009 |
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| This is good Preston keep them coming |
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| April 29, 2009 |
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| Wow - this is so good! Very enjoyable and encouraging to read! Just one thing.....is there really such a thing as an "abandoned Wal-mart"? |
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| April 29, 2009 |
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| Yvelisse, Liz Bell, Mike n Laura, I'm glad you liked this. You could go on with these for ever,... pitting the things that could be changed against the principals of God Word,.. Amen?
Wal-Mart has been building Super Walmarts across the United States in recent years and only a few of them were built, using the original building. This, happening during the "Giant Sucking Sound" that Ross Perot warned us would come when NAFTA was signed, has left nearly all of the old Walmart stores setting empty like many other company buildings across the country. Are they abandoned?... From God's point of view they are. The rock, cement, and wood that went into them belongs to Him. We stack and nail it all up for our benefit and then move onto bigger proffit making machines with little regard for the material and waist of Gods resources. By the way,... It's not going to be too much longer, Mike, before "Wood" will be in the same shortage as oil. But back to my point. Why could'nt someone turn ANY building into something to protect our young ones while giving them a place to play. They could cut deals with Doctors, Police, etc. for free space inside in exchange for care/emergencies,.. protection,... churches could set up a table,... theres just know end to what LOVE could do. Amen? Love ya Mike. |
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| May 01, 2009 |
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Oh wow. I love how you think. Your list is amazing, and the scripture goes with each one.
There are so many "What if's" ... now you have me started too. I love you, Preston! |
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| May 01, 2009 |
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| Thank you Joey. |
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| May 22, 2009 |
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My friend you touched on a subject that is near Father's heart. For He wish that not one go to hell. However, unfortunately even His Agape' Love (His sacrifice of His son Jesus) was/is not sufficient to release such love in humanity to do what is right and pleasing in His sight. There has been a moaning and grieving in the Spirit world since Jesus died (Rachael grieving over her children and a grief that just cannot be comforted). Men's hearts has gotten harder. The wicked has gotten more wicked and the righteous has gotten more righteous (faithful) to the Word. As prophesied, this is just the era we are living in my friend. I do appreciate your caring heart and feel see the same and want to do so much, but without the help or direction of the Holy Spirit, we are all doomed to fail in our human efforts.
I love you my brother and send thoughts of peace in your heart, mind and soul. May this be true in the name of our precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen..
Your friend and sister in Christ, Marcia |
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| May 22, 2009 |
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Thank you so much, Marcia. I know it has been quite a few days since I have posted a blog, but I have not stopped writing about Love.
I am blown away by the direction the Lord is taking now. Soon I will post some work that is even hard for me to "keep" up with. It's still about His Love, but the from a perspective that I believe we have never seen. I promise it to be, both wonderful and very interesting. I love you. |
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