I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
This week I celebrate my 33RD anniversary working for the United States Air Force.
Here’s what I looked like 33 years ago:
Every Monday night I post my all-new Top 10 Christian hit music chart based on personal preference. Here it is – for the week ending Sunday June 10TH 2018:
It’s the 69TH week of the 3RD life of this weekly hit music chart. The 1ST life didn’t quite make it 7 years from 1985 to 1992. The 2ND life lasted a lot longer – over 14 years – from 1995 to 2010. After a 7-year hiatus it was reborn again for a 3RD life on Presidents’ Day Weekend of 2017 (here in the U.S.). I don’t know if this 3RD life will last 7 or 14 years or more, but I’m having fun again doing it. I’ll keep it going for as long as the fun continues.
It’s also a part of my online ministry. It introduces some of you to some great positive music on the radio and online that you may not be aware of. Pick any song above, and search for it on YouTube. Listen to it. Listen to the words. See if it makes you feel good. See if it gives you hope. See if it leads you towards the light of God.
This concludes my 4 blogs this weekend. I’ll do it again this upcoming Thursday and Friday. After that this blog will take a rest for a week. There will be no blog next Monday, so the next new Top 10 chart will be revealed in 2 weeks on Monday June 25TH 2018.
So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body. And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil.
If you are a thief – quit stealing. Instead – use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need. Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember – he has identified you as his own – guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption.
Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead – be kind to each other – tenderhearted – forgiving one another – just as God through Christ has forgiven you. (Ephesians 4:25-32 NLT)
That’s good advice right there – even if you’re a non-believer and non-follower of our Lord God Almighty. What a difference this world would be if we all followed the great wisdom above.
For the believers and followers of Jesus Christ (post-salvation) our speech must reflect what God has placed in our heart. It must reflect the Holy Spirit. It must reflect the fruits of the Holy Spirit. You know – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23). If you’re spouting off at the mouth – like an erupting volcano – then are you reflecting any of those fruits at all ?
See when we carry anger in our heart. When we slander others with our words – we are sinning against God The Holy Spirit.
It is the Holy Spirit that gives us the power that we need to live the way God wants us to live – and to say the things God wants us to say. If we listen to the Holy Spirit, and if we allow the Holy Spirit to lead us – then we will want to obey God. We will seek God’s Glory – above our own.
Every Friday night I post the Top 5 of one of my classic hit music charts based on personal preference from either 10, 20, or 30 years ago (rotating each week). Here it is – for the week ending Sunday June 07TH 1998:
“It’s Like That” was my jam to dance to 20 years ago this week.
You know back in the day I used to dance in the clubs – by land and by sea. I was immersed into the trance, techno, and house scene. Now that I’m in my early-50s I’m more fragile than ever before. I fear of throwing out my lower back, spraining a muscle, or having a heart attack.
I no longer hang out at clubs – for the most part. I recently danced like a youngster for 2 out of 4 nights in the Fathoms nightclub of the Disney Magic cruise ship. I discovered their “Silent DJ Party” where you wear wireless headphones and select 1 of 3 music channels to listen to. If you walk in to the nightclub you hear nothing, and you see people with headphones dancing to completely different beats. It’s amusing and fun simultaneously. I’ve also been known to dance at LIVE concerts, as well as church worship nights.
You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy – that I might sing praises to You and not be silent. O LORD my God. I will give You thanks forever ! (Psalm 30:11-12 NLT)
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