Category Archives: Ponderings

Keep Going

Posted on 2022/12/16 by Jim

God has opened so many doors in the last twelve to thirteen years I’m amazed. Before that time I was seemingly on a constant downhill slide. That slide culimated in a crash for me whole life. It came to a … Continue reading →

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The Question of Cheating

Posted on 2022/12/05 by Jim

The question arose by a friend asking which was worse. Was emotional involvement or having physical sex worse when it comes to cheating? Emotions and hormones start the process. The act is the culmination of the thoughts being processed to … Continue reading →

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What Qualifies a Ministry

Posted on 2022/11/12 by Jim

This may be a short post. But we shall see. My wife asked me a question this afternoon as to what qualifies someone to be called by a ministerial name. First I have to refer to Eph 4:11-12 And he … Continue reading →

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The Thread of Relationship

Posted on 2022/11/12 by Jim

These last few weeks I’ve discovered something new. Don’t ever say you have arrived with the end of knowledge. That’s like saying you’ve finally seen everything to the end of the internet. I’ve been constantly evolving in knowledge of what … Continue reading →

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Ebb and Flow

Posted on 2022/10/16 by Jim

I’m not a prolific writer. I have to have unction. Either God gives me something to write or I have something in my spirit that is edging me to the keys on my laptop. Feeling the need to write is … Continue reading →

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Judgment

Posted on 2022/09/30 by Jim

From The Daily Spurgeon: The blood of Jesus hath a mighty tongue, and the import of its prevailing cry is not vengeance but mercy. There is a judgment however that comes from violation (sin) of the principles set down in … Continue reading →

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Challenge

Posted on 2022/09/29 by Jim

I gave a brief summary last evening at the end of the men’s meeting. It pertains to suicide and more. Everyone has value. God found it needful to send His Son to die for us so that we may be … Continue reading →

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Schizophrenia

Posted on 2022/09/08 by Jim

I noted recently a post from my publisher on FB. They are looking for people with manuscripts for possible publication. There were quite a few inquiries of a variety that showed the desires of people wanting to know how to … Continue reading →

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Stepping Back a Bit

Posted on 2022/08/30 by Jim

Sometimes it pays to step back from the rush that can happen when we get busy. Several years ago I crashed from “doing” instead of “being”. I’ve found myself approaching that edge over the last few weeks and it begs … Continue reading →

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She Went on a New Journey

Posted on 2022/08/16 by Jim

Some days I write from my head. Some days I write from my heart. Today, I write from my heart. I am sad today. Not for myself, but from a loss. I reconnected with many of my friends and family … Continue reading →

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