If a man doesn’t measure up to what the frontier expects, he’s liable to lose not only freedom, but life.”
–Zane Grey (Knights of the Range)
“Think carefully about what is right, and stop sinning. For to your shame I say that some of you don’t know God at all.”
–1 Corinthians 15:34 (NLT)
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Everything’s packed on the steel horse, ready to mount, and we’re ready to head back to Texas. Don’t fret, I’ll check my cinch before mounting. Sure had a grand stay up here at the daughter’s place in Maryland, but now, time to get back to the Lonestar State. Sorta reminds me of that old song:
“I started out from Texas, about a year ago…
I’m goin’ back to Texas, my heart is sad and sore
My weary feet are getting mighty lame…
Going back where the longhorn cattle roam, roam, roam.
And your best friend is your bronco and your gun…”
We’ve been gone a month, and now it’s time to get back. So, since we’re all packed up, I won’t be sending out any Echoes for a few days.
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Shauna brought to my attention last week a story from a “prominent Presbyterian minister.” This minister, now remember, Presbyterian…Christian, said that Christianity is only one way to get to God and heaven. As far as she was concerned she would not limit the way to heaven from other religions or beliefs.
Let me tell you something straight–God is not polygamous. There is one Bride for His Son, Jesus Christ and that is the Church. Those purchased by the blood. If this other minister is correct then Jesus was a liar. There is no other way to the Father except by Him. He made the statement that “He is the way…”.
This is the reason why so many are against Christianity. It is inclusive. But Christ died for all, He made it so easy to become a Christian, yet people turn away, mock and scorn. Another area to fight and it is in the Church, the false teachings of universalism, pluralism, and globalism. Beware!
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“Nobody ever believes it until it is too late. Everyone has the same idea: that it could not happen to them. It is always happening to somebody else, and you see it in the papers, and don’t credit it. Thieves, outlaws and the like, now, they are no braver than you, and most times less brave. They just figure you will be scared to a jelly, and will do nothing to defend yourself because you think they are so dangerous.”
–Louis L’Amour