Dear Friends- From time to time, i will be blogging as Irritating friend again. Meanwhile, enjoy the rest of your Sunday and the rest of the week!
Your Irritating Friend
P.S. Don;t forget, ...Jesus Loves you!
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Friday, February 25, 2011
Does God hate you?
Dear Friends- Do you ever feel like the whole world is against you? One battle after another. Wherever you turn there is a problem to deal with? Like someone is out to destroy you?You are exhausted. Your body aches from the stress. You don't know where to turn to. You literally feel like dying.
Almost as if ... God hates you? Read this...
"O Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger
or discipline me in your wrath.
Be merciful to me,Lord, for I am faint;
O Lord, heal me, for
my bones are in agony.
My soul is in anguish, how long, O Lord, how Long?
Turn,O Lord,and deliver me;
save me because of your unfailing love.
No one remembers you when he is dead.
Who praises you from the grave?
I am worn out from groaning;
All night long I flood my bed with weeping
and drench my couch with tears.
My eyes grow week with sorrow;
they fail because of all my foes.
Away from me, all you who do evil,for the Lord
has heard my weeping.
The lord has heard my cry for mercy;
the Lord accepts my prayer.
All my enemies will be ashamed and dismayed,
they will turn back in sudden disgrace."
Psalm 6
Thank God, he hears our cries. Our weeping. Our arguing.
He loves us, NOT hates us. Whether we feel like loving him or not. his Mercy is real. And in his timing,... he is there.
Not when we feel it should be,... but when he knows it is the right time.
Our perseverance strengthens us. Strengthens our faith for his purposes.
God loves you!
Have a great weekend!
Your irritating friend- Derek
Almost as if ... God hates you? Read this...
"O Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger
or discipline me in your wrath.
Be merciful to me,Lord, for I am faint;
O Lord, heal me, for
my bones are in agony.
My soul is in anguish, how long, O Lord, how Long?
Turn,O Lord,and deliver me;
save me because of your unfailing love.
No one remembers you when he is dead.
Who praises you from the grave?
I am worn out from groaning;
All night long I flood my bed with weeping
and drench my couch with tears.
My eyes grow week with sorrow;
they fail because of all my foes.
Away from me, all you who do evil,for the Lord
has heard my weeping.
The lord has heard my cry for mercy;
the Lord accepts my prayer.
All my enemies will be ashamed and dismayed,
they will turn back in sudden disgrace."
Psalm 6
Thank God, he hears our cries. Our weeping. Our arguing.
He loves us, NOT hates us. Whether we feel like loving him or not. his Mercy is real. And in his timing,... he is there.
Not when we feel it should be,... but when he knows it is the right time.
Our perseverance strengthens us. Strengthens our faith for his purposes.
God loves you!
Have a great weekend!
Your irritating friend- Derek
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving & did Norma & I screw up?
Hi Friends-
Did Norma or I screw up? Did we screw up somehow? Over the years, this thought has entered my mind.
My son, Joshua, was born with some problems.Over the years, we have had many challenges with that young man. The questions that have come into mind have been; "Maybe we should have been more careful at some of Norma's doctor visits and some of the tests she took? Maybe her diet? Maybe some of the cleaning material Norma used may have affected my son? Maybe the environment?
Maybe, Maybe, Maybe.
As I said, over the years, I have questioned how we may have screwed up. Like an unfill blank in a Fill-in sheet.
Then 2 Saturdays ago, As I sat in my church's worship service with the normal "fill-in" sheets we recieve with each service, Joshua sitting in the middle of us, I heard this :
This is the disciples talking to Jesus. " Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" "Neither this man nor his parents sinned," said Jesus,"But this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life." John 9:2-3
As these words,"...this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life." were sinking in. I saw this little finger forceably pointing for dad to fill in the blank on the fill-in.
Literally telling me,"Pay attention, Dad!"
I broke into tears and put my arm around him and thought, "God has a plan for this little guy. Who knows,what they are or what they will be.I am looking forward to find out."
Thank you, God. For filling in the blank... answering my question.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Love you, guys! Your irritating Friend- Derek
Did Norma or I screw up? Did we screw up somehow? Over the years, this thought has entered my mind.
My son, Joshua, was born with some problems.Over the years, we have had many challenges with that young man. The questions that have come into mind have been; "Maybe we should have been more careful at some of Norma's doctor visits and some of the tests she took? Maybe her diet? Maybe some of the cleaning material Norma used may have affected my son? Maybe the environment?
Maybe, Maybe, Maybe.
As I said, over the years, I have questioned how we may have screwed up. Like an unfill blank in a Fill-in sheet.
Then 2 Saturdays ago, As I sat in my church's worship service with the normal "fill-in" sheets we recieve with each service, Joshua sitting in the middle of us, I heard this :
This is the disciples talking to Jesus. " Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" "Neither this man nor his parents sinned," said Jesus,"But this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life." John 9:2-3
As these words,"...this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life." were sinking in. I saw this little finger forceably pointing for dad to fill in the blank on the fill-in.
Literally telling me,"Pay attention, Dad!"
I broke into tears and put my arm around him and thought, "God has a plan for this little guy. Who knows,what they are or what they will be.I am looking forward to find out."
Thank you, God. For filling in the blank... answering my question.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Love you, guys! Your irritating Friend- Derek
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Stephen King and
I read the 1st few pages of Stephen King's new novel," Under The Dome."
Then, I chose to read the Good Book... and read this.
How weird!
"For the Son of Man in his day will be like the lightning,which flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other...Just as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be in the days of the Son of Man. People were eating,drinking,marrying and being given in marriage up to the day Noah entered the ark. then the flood came and destroyed them all.It was the same in the days of Lot. people were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building. But the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all...
It will be like this on the day the Son of Man is revealed...
Where there is a dead body, there the vultures will gather.
Luke 17:24,26-30,37
I am wondering,which is more scary?
Stephen King or Jesus's prophesies?
Your Irritating Friend-Derek
Then, I chose to read the Good Book... and read this.
How weird!
"For the Son of Man in his day will be like the lightning,which flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other...Just as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be in the days of the Son of Man. People were eating,drinking,marrying and being given in marriage up to the day Noah entered the ark. then the flood came and destroyed them all.It was the same in the days of Lot. people were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building. But the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all...
It will be like this on the day the Son of Man is revealed...
Where there is a dead body, there the vultures will gather.
Luke 17:24,26-30,37
I am wondering,which is more scary?
Stephen King or Jesus's prophesies?
Your Irritating Friend-Derek
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Vampires vs Missionaries
Hi friends- Vampires or Missionaries? Which to choose?
Missionaries usually bring supplies, working hands, love and the "Good News" of eternal life with God.
Vampires bring need for your blood,strong hands,fear & seduction. News that you could live with them forever.
Both can be wanted.Possibly needed.
Which is Real?
Your irritating friend- Derek
Happy 4th of July weekend!
Missionaries usually bring supplies, working hands, love and the "Good News" of eternal life with God.
Vampires bring need for your blood,strong hands,fear & seduction. News that you could live with them forever.
Both can be wanted.Possibly needed.
Which is Real?
Your irritating friend- Derek
Happy 4th of July weekend!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
"Keep away,...I am to sacred for you!"
"Keep away; don't come near me, for I am to sacred for you!"
Well, when I am getting my tail stomped (Son had surgery, laptop dead, business related problems, family stress, extended family stress,...etc.) by the trials of life... that is the last thing I would think of telling God.
But the Good book says there are those who DO!...Oh-oh... They do the vampire thing. Hang around graveyards, keep secret vigils. Meetings.Pursue their own imaginations & thoughts.You know,crazy stuff. Not necessarily, black magic stuff.(Play"Black magic woman" by Santana here) But things that are not good for them.Even somewhat benign. But, empty. Empty in the eternal scheme of things. All along God has his hands held out.
"Keep away; don't come near me, for I am to sacred for you!"Isaiah 65:5
Got to see Bill Maher's movie, "Religulous ". I loved the self-deprecating humor. But didn't agree with his conclusions. His conclusions seem to take on aspects of needing faith to believe. I believe he has his own form of faith. Whether he believes it or not. It may be to strong to say,... but I believe he agrees with the above scripture.
"Keep away; don't come near me, for I am to sacred for you!" Isaiah 65:5
Did you ever tell that to God? In one form or another? Maybe not in those exact words, but in your mind? Or possibly in your heart? Do you find yourself agreeing with Bill Maher? But, deep in your heart you know there is more to this world that what you have experienced?
God accepts you for who you are! Warts, fangs and all.
Reach out and grab his hand.
He loves you and your chubby irritating friend- Derek : )
Well, when I am getting my tail stomped (Son had surgery, laptop dead, business related problems, family stress, extended family stress,...etc.) by the trials of life... that is the last thing I would think of telling God.
But the Good book says there are those who DO!...Oh-oh... They do the vampire thing. Hang around graveyards, keep secret vigils. Meetings.Pursue their own imaginations & thoughts.You know,crazy stuff. Not necessarily, black magic stuff.(Play"Black magic woman" by Santana here) But things that are not good for them.Even somewhat benign. But, empty. Empty in the eternal scheme of things. All along God has his hands held out.
"Keep away; don't come near me, for I am to sacred for you!"Isaiah 65:5
Got to see Bill Maher's movie, "Religulous ". I loved the self-deprecating humor. But didn't agree with his conclusions. His conclusions seem to take on aspects of needing faith to believe. I believe he has his own form of faith. Whether he believes it or not. It may be to strong to say,... but I believe he agrees with the above scripture.
"Keep away; don't come near me, for I am to sacred for you!" Isaiah 65:5
Did you ever tell that to God? In one form or another? Maybe not in those exact words, but in your mind? Or possibly in your heart? Do you find yourself agreeing with Bill Maher? But, deep in your heart you know there is more to this world that what you have experienced?
God accepts you for who you are! Warts, fangs and all.
Reach out and grab his hand.
He loves you and your chubby irritating friend- Derek : )
Thursday, April 8, 2010
A Winning Play
"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day."2Cor:16
You know sometime we need to hear Good news. Something positive. Something good. Other than you had a boil removed. Or that you finally wash that piled of clothes in the corner of the bathroom that was starting to move. Or that your uncle no longer makes unusually large noises.
But, news that encourages. uplifts. Puts a smile on your face. Like a winning play!
Ok...I have a friend whose church this past weekend had 91 people turn there lives to God! Plus, had 21 people get baptized! And the church where I attend 19 people got baptized!
That is what I am talking about. Sounds like Good news to me!
The repenting, turning your life to God, is when you feel and know God has come into your heart. You feel different. A veil has been removed from your eyes and you see things differently. You know if you were to die today, you would go to heaven. Cool, huh?
As you probably know, baptism is telling the world you are a follower of JC. I am not talking about the rapper(Beyonce's husband), but Jesus Christ.
Some people will think this stuff is crazy. And you know what? Sometimes, it sure can seem that way. But it was what God set up when he huddle up with Jesus and the Holy Spirit. He drew a diagram of this winning play. Like in a basketball game.
He had Jesus doing the Cross thing. The Resurrection thing. Then the Holy Spirit coming through and dunking into our hearts as we ask him to.
Keep in mind, the devil is playing zone. (I understand he looks like the robot devil in the Futurama show) Trying to keep whoever from opening their eyes, minds, and hearts to the Good news. But, he is no match.
I know it sounds wacky and crazy but if you look into the good book. you'll find this stuff.
You know... is there really anything more important than knowing where you are going to be if you were to die today? Probably not.
I Thank God for his winning play.May we be renewed day by day!
Your Irritating Friend
You know sometime we need to hear Good news. Something positive. Something good. Other than you had a boil removed. Or that you finally wash that piled of clothes in the corner of the bathroom that was starting to move. Or that your uncle no longer makes unusually large noises.
But, news that encourages. uplifts. Puts a smile on your face. Like a winning play!
Ok...I have a friend whose church this past weekend had 91 people turn there lives to God! Plus, had 21 people get baptized! And the church where I attend 19 people got baptized!
That is what I am talking about. Sounds like Good news to me!
The repenting, turning your life to God, is when you feel and know God has come into your heart. You feel different. A veil has been removed from your eyes and you see things differently. You know if you were to die today, you would go to heaven. Cool, huh?
As you probably know, baptism is telling the world you are a follower of JC. I am not talking about the rapper(Beyonce's husband), but Jesus Christ.
Some people will think this stuff is crazy. And you know what? Sometimes, it sure can seem that way. But it was what God set up when he huddle up with Jesus and the Holy Spirit. He drew a diagram of this winning play. Like in a basketball game.
He had Jesus doing the Cross thing. The Resurrection thing. Then the Holy Spirit coming through and dunking into our hearts as we ask him to.
Keep in mind, the devil is playing zone. (I understand he looks like the robot devil in the Futurama show) Trying to keep whoever from opening their eyes, minds, and hearts to the Good news. But, he is no match.
I know it sounds wacky and crazy but if you look into the good book. you'll find this stuff.
You know... is there really anything more important than knowing where you are going to be if you were to die today? Probably not.
I Thank God for his winning play.May we be renewed day by day!
Your Irritating Friend
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