The Work of Christ is a Fact

Good Morning Everyone,
I trust that you all had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed you day of rest yesterday. Uncle Danny stopped by this weekend on his way back home to Tenn. and we had a great visit.. Was having a good day yesterday until I started blacking out.. Connie, Dianne, and I had gone to town and had Captain D’s dinner. After that I went in at K-Mart and bought Connie’s Christmas gift and then we drove around looking at the Christmas lights. I was the designated driver. lol

We stopped and Connie visited a few minutes with an old friend while Dianne and I sat in the truck. We then visited John and Elsie, Connie’s and Dianne’s Uncle, and stayed about 15 minutes and I started feeling rough. We left there and stopped by Connie’s and Dianne’s brother Mike’s place and wasn’t there 5 minutes when the bottom fell out and Connie, Dianne, and Mike had to help me to the truck. Dianne hadn’t seen her brother since she moved back and I wish I could had made it a little bit longer visit.. Anyway, Connie girl drove me home and I spent the rest of the evening in my easy chair...

First day I had been out like that since before Thanksgiving if I remember right...(smile) Any way is was good just to get out for awhile. I am a little shaky today but am going to try and go and finish the trailer if at all possible. hmmmm The last time I said I was going to work on the trailer I was down for several days... Well, maybe today. (smile) Dianne is down their now, painting..

Connie girl has to go to town again today to shop.. (smile) Look out Wal-Marts hee hee I have been putting off going to the doctors trying to finish the trailer first but I think I need to get in there before long.. Do you ever put off things like that? Knowing you need to do something and just waiting for a better moment before you force yourself to? I guess the word for what I have been doing is procrastination. Now that I have caught you up on the goings on around here and have given you that handy dandy procrastination word to look up let’s see what God has for us this morning..

I Corinthians 15: 3, 4
[1] Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
[2] By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
[3] For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
[4] And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
[5] And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:
[6] After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.
[7] After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.
[8] And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.

We have all heard the term, being saved by believing the gospel, haven’t we? But exactly what is that gospel which saves? The answer is in verses 3 and 4 according to the scriptures. The work of Christ is a fact, His cross is a fact, His tomb is a fact, His resurrection is a fact. You are not called upon to believe something which has no credibility but to believe in the seen facts of history as witnessed by many. Once again showing that salvation only comes through believing in Christ Jesus. Very simple steps to salvation. 1st. Believe 2nd. Repent of your sins. 3rd Accept and ask Him into your heart.. There is no other way.. Not works, not baptism, not religion, not a church affiliation , nothing!!

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Good Morning,

I hope that you are doing great this morning.. I lost everything yesterday to a pc virus before I saved this thought and so I am not enabling Out Look Express until I figure where the viruses are coming from.. I do believe it is from Apex though as I received about 10 letters one day from Apex and they had no subject and each were infected... Any way I have deleted everything in Out Look Express and will not be mailing or receiving any mail until further notice... I am truly sorry..

I will, however, try and keep my thought going on the web site if I can.. I don’t believe that these viruses have infected my internal drive as of yet and AVG shows that there were none found yesterday after the clean up so here we are. (smile) It surly did tear me up though, (smile) These are going to be a little bit short for the next few days... I am going to have to go to the doctors soon and try and get these dizzy spells slowed somehow, but I’m trying to finish the trailer first..

Well that is enough about me for today. I am on Yahoo Messenger and I will have it on when I am on line if you would like to message or chat.. I will go under the name of “j1conair“ , that is a j the number (one) and conair. The reason I put the number one is that a # 1 looks like an l ,as in love, to me.. anyway if you have Yahoo just put me on your friends list and when they notify me I will do the same.. Now let’s go and see what God has for us today.. OK?

I Corinthians 15: 1, 8
[1] Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
[2] By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
[3] For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
[4] And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
[5] And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:
[6] After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.
[7] After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.
[8] And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.

We can now see two things here.
1st. we see exactly what the gospel is and now you also know where to find it. You have heard the in order to be saved you must believe in the gospel of Christ. Salvation comes no other way. Not by works, not by baptism, not by belonging to a certain church denomination or church affiliation, not even by how good you might be but by believing in Jesus Christ, repentance of your sins, and accepting Him as your personal Lord and Saviour..

2nd. The work of Christ is a fact, His cross is a fact, His tomb is a fact, His resurrection is a fact. You are not called upon to believe something that is not credible, but to believe a fact of history as eye witnessed by so many. To deny these facts would be foolish to say the least..

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Hi Maureen,
Here is your letter below and there are some who get confused as to the timing of events. I will put my thinking in as I go through your letter and answer it in this color so as not to confuse any one.. I get confused when jumping around from one doctrine to another in the same sentence and many love to do that or they just think of something else in the middle of one thought and mix their thinking that way...

Sent: Friday, December 07, 2001 3:29 PM Subject: serious question

Jim,
I heard a radio program today, and wanted to ask you of your opinion. The host was Sir Anthony Buzzard (ever hear of him? I hadn't)
First let me say that I haven't heard of Sir Anthony but the Buzzard part of his name seems to fit in his thinking.. Jehovah Witness is a false religion which believe basically that Heaven and Hell are here on earth and you are living in your Heaven or your Hell right now... It is what you make it.. Oh they throw in a little bit of Jesus to make everything sound good....They are workers though and usually friendly and persuasive.. They also jump around in their ( false) Bible... Lots of lies with a small portion of recognizable truth for those who don’t read their Bible or know what is in there or what is truth from fiction.. They are the wolves in sheeps clothing which the Bible tells us about..
It was called "Focus on the Kingdom". It began by saying that we Christians have the wrong idea of what happens beyond this life......(He is a Christian, I am afraid that I am going to have to question the Christian part he was saying most of us are taught wrong) I would say the he is correct in his being taught wrong but I cannot speak for others. While many may disagree on different doctrine most believe in Heaven and Hell and that only in Jesus can one be saved.. But some are trying to be saved by other methods such as works or baptism, or church affiliation, etc. etc.

He started with saying that Jesus never invited us to Heaven, EEEEEEK let me get a little crazy here.. My Bible tells me that I am going to Heaven
but, to the Kingdom of God. If you will look in the concordance of your (I hope 1611 King James Version Bible) you will find many different kingdoms referred to in there.. But I do believe He is referring to the kingdom of Heaven. But Let me use the word of God instead of my own thinking here..
I Peter 1: 1, 9
[1] Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
[2] Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.
[3] Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
[4] To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
[5] Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
[6] Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
[7] That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
[8] Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
[9] Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

If you notice in verse 3 that God hath begotten us, ( saved and born again child of God. A Christian) to a lively, (and the means a living hope) because of the resurrection of Jesus from the grave, to and inheritance which can not be corrupted of defiled or that can fade away. The next word is reserved. At this very moment I, Jim Keeling, have a reservation and not at the Holiday Inn but where? in Heaven..
You see , my name is written in the reservation book with the Pure Blood of Jesus and this Book is called the Lambs Book of Life.... Well, Glory... And best of all it is KEPT BY THE POWER OF GOD it says in verse 5...

In other words we won't go to Heaven, but, we will inherit the Earth when Jesus comes again. I hope that you can see how wrong this statement is. 1st all children of God are going to heaven to live forever and forever.. Now as far as inheriting the earth, Matthew 5: 5 says that only the meek shall inherit the earth and that is only for their lifespan.. I am going to give you the time line schedule for this in a minute...

I do agree with him, (the part about Jesus setting up His Kingdom on earth after the rapture occurs) His Kingdom on earth will be for 1000 years and will begin after the rapture, the 7 years of tribulation and the battle of Armageddon.. It will be during this time that Satan will be bound and cast into the bottomless pit with all his angels.

but, I have a question, what about those already dead right now, and if we die before the coming of Jesus? Ok, Now is the time for the last days time line..
1st. Jesus is going to descend from Heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God..

2nd. You will notice in this next passage of scripture that the feet of Jesus DOES NOT TOUCH THE GROUND. Jesus remains in the air..

3rd. The saved who have died ( a physical death) in Christ are going to rise from the earth, (their physical bodies restored) and meet Jesus in the air but they will not be alone in this meeting.
4th. We, those who are saved and physically living, will join with the ones who had died and will receive a new heavenly body like that of Jesus.. At this same time the dead in Christ will be reunited with their souls.. These are the souls which Jesus will BRING WITH HIM... The living will have their souls when they leave here. Read these verses slowly and let them sink in..
Note: When the Lord descends into the atmosphere of earth with His mighty angels, Enoch and Elijah will accompany them. They will continue to earth and remain in Israel to train the one hundred and forty four thousand witnesses.

I Thessalonians 4: 13, 18
[13] But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
[14] For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
[15] For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
[16] For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
[17] Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
[18] Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

I Chorinthians 15: 47, 53
[47] The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.
[48] As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.
[49] And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
[50] Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
[51] Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
[52] In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
[53] For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.


This is the rapture moment in the time line.. We are in the air, receiving our incorruptible bodies, united with all those saints who have died, together with Jesus.. At this point Jesus takes all of His children to Heaven for the 7 years of the “marriage supper” and celebration.
Where will we be while waiting for Jesus to return? Thanks!!!
5th. And so while the tribulation is taking place down here on earth all of the saints will be in Heaven. And when Jesus returns we will be with Him to battle with Him at the battle of Armageddon.
Rev. 19: 14
[14] And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.

6th. The Devil bound in chains and cast into the bottomless bit for one thousand years.
Rev. 20: 1, 2
[1] And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.
[2] And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,

It is at this time that Jesus Christ rules His thousand years and we reign with Him. Rev: 20, 6
[6] Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

7th. At the end of the thousand years Satan is let go to deceive the nations again and to do one final battle against Christ.
Rev. 20: 7, 10
[7] And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison,
[8] And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea.
[9] And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them.
[10] And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, (could this mean Sir Anthony) and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.

8th. The great white throne judgment is next.. Any who stand before God at this judgment will have no hope.
Rev. 20: 11, 15
[11] And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.
[12] And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
[13] And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.
[14] And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
[15] And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

9th. It will be at this time we will see the 7 new things Rev. Chapter 20
1. a new Heaven
2. a new earth- and new Jerusalem verse 1,2
3. the new people verse 3, 8
4. The Lamb’s wife: the new Jerusalem verses 9, 21
5. The new Temple- Verse 22
6. The new Light; verse 23, 27
7. ( the number meaning completeness) The New paradise and its river of the water of life... Rev. 22 You will have to look this one up. I have typed 6 pages so far and I don’t want to wear out my typewriter.. (smile)




A friend and I talked about this, and her opinion is, that this man (Sir Anthony) is a Jehovas Witness, then she ! suggested that I ask you!! Wise choice... (smile) As I have said concerning Jehovah Witness. I am afraid that Sir Anthony will fall into this category and I wouldn’t listen to him any more.
Rev. 22: 18, 19
[18] For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
[19] And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.


The Jehovah Witnesses also believe they will reign here on earth but in,
II Peter 3: 9, 15
[9] The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
[10] But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
[11] Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,
[12] Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?
[13] Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
[14] Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
[15] And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;


(My friend is Phyllis Card) So, any insight?
Love ya, Reen

There are so many references and this seems so inadequate and just surface touching but it is enough to give understanding and take some of the fear of not knowing how and when some of these things are supposed to happen. I hope that I have been helpful. I have spent the afternoon and part if this evening looking and reading and hunting.. I did get carried away a couple of times and forgot about what I was looking for and sauntered off down the annals of time enjoying some other subjects.. (smile) but I didn’t write them all down... If I had I would have had to put a binding and hard back covers on it and called it a book. (smile)

Maureen, I hope that you won’t mind if I use this letter as ‘My Thought for Today’ and send it to everyone.. This is way to long to put on my web site page and long to read.. But maybe it will bless someone else and help someone else to understand a little more about the end of time... I feel that these times are very close now and easily within out life span. The main thing is now for us to be looking up and listening for the shout. Well Glory!

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Good Afternoon Everyone,

It is a beautiful day here in the hills of Kentucky this afternoon.. The sun is out and I have my study window open and am enjoying a lovely breeze.. It is hard to believe that it is December 7th already.. More like a fall day here and Friday already too.. My, but where does the time go?? Hope you are having a wonderful day today and looking forward to a delightful weekend..

I guess no matter how bad things get sometimes, with Jesus in our hearts there is always something to smile about, isn’t there? hmmmm what an awesome thought that is... Have you ever looked at it that way??? Jesus in our hearts! His Concern, His Comfort, His Joy, His Peace, His Understanding, His Love, all in your heart. Just think on that a minute... WOW! JESUS IN YOUR HEART!

When you THINK you’re having a bad day? Just repeat these words. Jesus is in my heart!!! He is concerned about this bad day I am having, Isn’t He? What other answer could their be but; YES! JESUS IS CONCERNED ABOUT MY DAY! That alone should put a smile on your face.. Want to totally confuse your boss? The next time he chews on you and after he is finished, look him in the eye, put a large smile on your face and say, Jesus is in my heart.. Turn and walk away.. After that, every time you see him, smile.. And remember, They can chew on you but they can’t eat you.. Cannibalism is against the law. lol.. I have rattled several bosses and a couple plant managers with that approach.

You say that isn’t your problem? Oh, your sick and hurting.. Just repeat these words.. Jesus is in my heart.. Does Jesus understand your pain? Sorry, that wasn’t a very intelligent question, was it? Since Jesus was beaten with the cat of nine tails, had His beard pulled out by the handful, was nailed to an old rugged cross, and as a kicker had 3 to 6 inch thorns made into a crown and slapped onto His head. Was ridiculed and took the sins, pain, and guilt of the world upon Himself and all the time He was totally innocent of any and all charges... I would say that Jesus qualifies in understanding your pains and sickness. Jesus is in your heart; ask for His comfort...

The next time your down, for whatever reason it might be. Repeat these words. Jesus lives in my heart and then let the joy and peace and Love of Jesus completely smother you.. Then think about someone who is in a worse shape than you are, and pray for them.. Funny how praying for someone else, who is worse off than you are will make you feel better. Remember this, Jesus had His bad day on that cross but He had it thinking about others and asked the Heavenly Father to forgive their wickedness and their hatred. What an example and that same Jesus is in your heart.
Well, Glory! And I haven’t even put the scripture on here yet....

II Thessalonians 2; 16, 17
[16] Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,
[17] Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.

We can look to God as our Father. We can have that personal sense of His love for us and His interest in us. Just as our earthly fathers are concerned about us even so much more is our Heavenly Father concerned for us. After all He gave His only Son for us and then sent the Holy Spirit to guide us in our every day lives. I can still hear that old song; Since Jesus came into my heart. Since Jesus came into my heart. Floods of joy ore my soul like the sea billows roll.....Since Jesus came into my heart

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Good Afternoon Everyone,

Hope that your having a delightful day today. It is raining here at the Bar-K-Ranch today. Connie and Dianne ran to town this morning to take care of some things and a few minutes ago they went and checked the trailer for leaks.. They found 2 small leaks around the windows and caulked them and are going back in a little while to check them again.. I didn’t get to help them yesterday or today either.. Just not able to yet. Barely got finished with my thought.. (smile)

Oh, coming soon, a real treat for you and a must, especially if you are a Baptist.. If I obtain permission I will have the entire booklet; (‘The Trail of Blood” by J. M. Carroll. Following the Christians Down Through the Centuries.. or The History of Baptist Churches From the Time of Christ, Their Founder, to the Present Day), on my site.. Over 80 books of reference used in the making of this booklet.. Truly Great.. ; Now for our Scripture and thought for today...

John 10: 1, 9--------14, 18
[1] Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.
[2] But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
[3] To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
[4] And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
[5] And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.
[6] This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.
[7] Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.
[8] All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.
[9] I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

[14] I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
[15] As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
[16] And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
[17] Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
[18] No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.

Whatever we do, where ever we go, whatever awaits us is encountered first by Our Shepherd. Just as the shepherds of the Bible always went before their sheep to ward off the bears or wolves or whatever might harm or kill the sheep. Therefore any attack on the sheep has to deal first with the shepherd.. All of the tomorrows which lie before us have to pass The Shepherd before they can reach you or me... Jesus stands before us and nothing happens that isn’t in His design and in His Planning. But you and I must follow the Good Shepherd in faith and total surrender.

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Good Morning Everyone,

I have missed you and hope that you can say the same concerning me. (smile) I haven’t been on here since November 30th. I have spent the last 5 days either in bed or my easy chair.. It has been a few rough days for sure but this much I know. God is still on His throne and He is still blessing.. I pray that you all have been doing great while in my absence and though we have been apart your faithfulness in Him has been unwavering.. For most of you I am sure that it has....

I have been putting off going to the doctor until after the Holiday Season but don’t know if I am going to make it or not.. I thought it was just my blood sugar getting to low but eating a piece of candy wasn’t working. Pauline brought her checker over and my blood pressure was 122 over 52 and I guess that is why I have been so weak and passing out.. Those black out spells has been fast and furious and Connie and Dianne have had to guide me because every time I tried to stand I just wobbled.. But that was good for them, it gave them some exercise.. (smile)

Well, Let me see if I can catch you all up some.. Earnest and Pauline have been trying to help Dianne on the trailer.. Bless her heart, ( my days are kinda mixed up ) but we had a terrible storm the other night and if leaked in the trailer and bucked some of that new paneling. They have been putting kerosene heaters in there to try and dry it out some.. Needless to say, Dianne was sick about it. They have managed to get most of the painting done though and are waiting for me to finish the floors and now replace the bad paneling.

I went down to the trailer last evening and it was the first time I have been out of this house since before Thanksgiving.. Most of the paneling has shrunk back but two or three sheets are going to have to be replaced... Connie called Joseph and Marvin to come and they put some roof seal on last night while I was running a 220volt wire to the living room and hooking it into the electric box so we could hook up an electric heater to keep the dampness out. I wired it in hot, meaning I didn’t turn off the electricity.. I really don’t like doing that but I didn’t want to put Joseph and Marvin in the dark on top of the roof.. They were working under a portable flood light..

Well, that pretty well catches you all up to date. It is going to be 72 degrees here today and the sun shining so I hope to work on the trailer in a little bit. I need to finish the floors and replace the paneling, then my part is done and the rest is up to Dianne and Connie. I am still weak and wobblely and these ole legs are giving me fits but Lord willing I will finish today or tomorrow.. I plan to give it my best shot so I’ll ask that you pray for us..

I Thessalonians 5: 16, 18
[16] Rejoice evermore.
[17] Pray without ceasing.
[18] In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Try to systematic in you prayer life. There will be times when the devil will hamper you and there will be interruptions, but keep at it. Don’t be discouraged and soon you will find that these periods of prayer are the greatest delight in your life.. As you get closer to God each day you will look forward with anticipation your growing relationship with Him.. Just remember that prayer is a two way conversation between you and God... Well, Glory... It sure is good to be back.

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Good Morning Little Flock,

Is it snowing at your house? It sure is here at the Bar-K-Ranch this morning.. Connie girl and I were up when Jimmy left for work this morning at 4:am and it was just starting then.. This morning I awoke to about 4 or 5 inches and it sure is beautiful looking out my study window.... Poor little Panda Bear won’t go off of the porch this morning and I know she is about to bust.. (smile) I guess I am going to have to take her out when Connie girl and I go the barn and feed the horses... Panda looked at that snow, started shivering, and then looked back at me as if to say; you gotta be kidding... LOL

Well I got 3 letters which I would like to answer in this thought today. I believe I can tie them all in together.. So Rachel, Linda, and Blanche pay attention now.. (smile) Rachel wrote and ask what I thought about ‘XMAS‘... Well, we all know that many people use this to shorten the word, Christmas.. But let’s analyze this for a minute... You can ask any pirate on the high seas who is fortunate enough to have a treasure map and he will tell you that ‘X’ marks the spot where the treasure is hidden.. ‘X’ also was used by people who couldn’t read or write as a signature. And when asked to make their make on a document or important paper they would take pen in hand and place their signature mark.. Therefore ‘X’ marks the spot..

Now for the word ‘mas’... hmmmm! I had a little red underline appear which indicates a misspelled word as I typed in ’mas’.. I also looked for ’mas’ in my online dictionary.. It didn’t appear as a word... I must conclude that their is no such word as ’mas’ and that it can therefore only mean “ABSOLUTELY NOTHING” Therefore after careful consideration and unequivocal evidence we must conclude in this analysis that ’XMAS’ is not a word but;
MARKS THE SPOT FOR NOTHING! On the other hand, Christmas is a word and according to the dictionary, indicates: ”A Christian feast commemorating the birth of Jesus.“ Therefore, ‘mas’ without Christ is a mass of nothing which is marked by a spot in time, wasted time that is. For without Christ there is no Christmas... And I believe that should pretty well cover the ‘xmas’ thing, don’t you?

The other letter I would like to comment on is from Blanche.. I don’t know if she is still online or not but hoping. (smile) This is what Blanche wrote in part yesterday:
(((((Dear Jim,
I am unhooking my computer again, this time I am taking it down for good, and I am sorry that I have to tell you that I want to be taken off of your mailing list. My computer gives me so much trouble, and I am 71 now, and it is hard for me to sit up at the computer and type.( I have arthritis of the spine, and also the joints of my body, plus I have Fibromyalgia on top of all of that. I am in continual pain ). It hurts me to sit up and type. I have enjoyed your letters and articles very much, and I shall miss you!))))

And I shall miss you also Blanche... But as I read this the Holy Spirit began my mind thinking of why should you turn off your pc? A 71 year old pity party is not a pretty site to see.. And what are you going to do now with your time? Has God left you here to just lay down and die? To quit everything because your pc is giving you trouble and you have pain? Do you think I am being to hard on you right now? After all, you are 71 years old.. By the way, How big is the rolling pin you have in your cupboard? (smile)
Blanche, I love you dear sister but you just can’t quit because things aren’t going right for you? Think about this for a moment. What if Jesus had quit before His 40 days of fasting in the wilderness and had listen to the devil’s temptations? What if He had quit when they beat Him and spit on Him and torn pieces of beard from His precious face? What if Jesus had called down the angels to deliver Him from the Roman soldiers and the cross? What if Jesus had never got to the point to where He could cry out,” It is finished.” And where would we be? The Answer! Lost and without hope... Praise God Jesus wasn’t a quitter... Jesus never gave up then and He doesn’t give up on us now... Well Glory! Should you and I not follow His example?

Blanche, we all have troubles with these confounded pc’s... I am off line about as much as I am on and this ole pc locks up several times a day and sometimes I just want to borrow a rolling pin and give it a good tap and sometimes I have to go outside and get away from it for awhile but that doesn’t mean I should quit... None of us should for we all have problems with these pc’s..
As for the pain part? Well this is a little bit harder to deal with and this I must admit...

I am going to safely say that out of the 395 on my email list that 75 to 80% have major physical problems. But they refuse to quit.. Many have beautiful web sites which they spend many hours in the labor of love trying to be a blessing to others... Many times they are in great pain as they work but they keep on going... I do not intend the following as a brag and I pray that none of you take it that way.. Linda and others have ask what are my physical problems and this will answer that question and using it I hope to encourage those of you who want to, as Blanche, sometimes give up and quit...

These are from the Doctor.. I have and will explain or define each:
1. Anasarca; ( A general accumulation of serous fluid in various tissues and body cavities.)
2. Lymphedema; (Pathology. An excessive accumulation of serous fluid in tissue spaces or a body cavity.) http://www.lymphedemacircleofhope.org/lymphedema.htm#STAGES
These are in my legs at the present time.. Stage 3 on the left leg and stage 1 on the right.

3.I have an oversized hip from a motorcycle wreck which tore the meat from the bone and is in constant pain but more so when I stand or walk...
4. Toxic Chronic Bronchitis; (Chronic or acute inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes.)
5. Hypo Thyroidism; (A large gland in the neck that functions in the endocrine. The thyroid secretes hormones that regulate growth and metabolism.)

6. Hernia Rupture; (The protrusion of an organ or other bodily structure through the wall that normally contains it; a rupture.)

7. Morbid Obesity; (The condition of being obese; increased body weight caused by excessive accumulation of fat.)( At 400Lbs + my condition is morbid or life threatening.)

8. Melanoma Cells; A serious, often lethal, form of skin cancer. A dark-pigmented, usually malignant tumor arising from a melanocyte and occurring most commonly in the skin.
The doctor has removed one of these spots from my back which wasn’t malignant. There are more but he is more concerned with my heart problem right now...

9. Low Blood Sugar; (The concentration of glucose in the blood, measured in milligrams of glucose per 100 milliliters of blood.) This causes my blood pressure to drop and I pass out.

10. Heart Artery Blockage; (Any of the tubular branching muscular- and elastic-walled vessels that carry blood from the heart through the body)

11. Enlarged Heart; (The chambered muscular organ in vertebrates that pumps blood received from the veins into the arteries, thereby maintaining the flow of blood through the entire circulatory system.)

Because of the blockage and the blood not being able flow and along with the low blood sugar causes my passing out spells which most of you who have been with me for awhile know happens quit often. I am not supposed to do anything or exert myself in any way. I’m not allowed to drive ANY vehicle including the tractor or my pontoon boat... No working or piddling in the garage or barn. I am not supposed to stand or walk more than 10 to 15 minutes and the rest of the time I’m to have my feet up on a stool or lay down with them on a pillow... I also have a eating disorder called being a food-aholic and combined with no exercise is definitely deterring for weight loss.

The doctor wanted me to go immediately to Nashville for a heart operation but the surgeon said I wouldn’t survive it considering my weight at that time.. These findings took place in July of this year and the doctor told me at that time to get my affairs in order and call the family in which Connie did.. Apparently, Jesus didn’t see the doctors report because I am still here and kicking, just not to high.. (smile) I Praise God in good times and in bad times for only He is worthy!

Psalm 27: 13, 14
[13] I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
[14] Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
Proverb 3: 5, 8
[5] Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
[6] In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
[7] Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
[8] It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.

I must admit after hearing that last report I felt like just giving up and quitting.. Taking off both ‘I’m Heaven Bound’ site and the ’Allegre Missionary Baptist Church’ site.. to just turn off this computer and forget it all... But the Holy Spirit informed me that I was left here and on a mission to encourage the hurting, to feed my little flock, and to reach out to a lost and dieing world with the gospel of Jesus Christ... And so I decided, by the grace of God, that I would continue on with this ministry and this I fully intend to do until I draw my last breath and the Lord calls me home... Well Glory!
“Quitting is not an option nor an alternative, it is a copout.” A Jim Keeling quote..... (smile)

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Good Morning Everyone,

I was sick these four days so this is a make up page for them. May God Bless you as you read this poem... Don’t say your not important!



Don't say you're not important,
It simply isn't true,
The fact that you were born,
Is proof, God has a plan for you.
The path may seem unclear right now,
But one day you will see,
That all that came before,
Was truly meant to be.
God wrote the book that is your life,
That's all you need to know.
Each day that you are living,
Was written long ago.
God only writes best sellers,
So be proud of who you are,
Your character is important,
In this book you are the "Star."
Enjoy the novel as it reads,
It will stand throughout the ages,
Savor each chapter as you go,
Taking time to turn the pages.

author unknown
John 3: 16, 17
[16] For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
[17] For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

You were important enough for Christ to suffer and die on the Old Rugged Cross.

No Title

Good Morning Everyone,

I was sick these four days so this is a make up page for them. May God Bless you as you read this poem... Don’t say your not important!



Don't say you're not important,
It simply isn't true,
The fact that you were born,
Is proof, God has a plan for you.
The path may seem unclear right now,
But one day you will see,
That all that came before,
Was truly meant to be.
God wrote the book that is your life,
That's all you need to know.
Each day that you are living,
Was written long ago.
God only writes best sellers,
So be proud of who you are,
Your character is important,
In this book you are the "Star."
Enjoy the novel as it reads,
It will stand throughout the ages,
Savor each chapter as you go,
Taking time to turn the pages.

author unknown
John 3: 16, 17
[16] For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
[17] For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

You were important enough for Christ to suffer and die on the Old Rugged Cross.