Friday, March 25, 2022

Re Rolling Hills Covenant Church, Palos Verdes.NOT a good church for singles, Or "CONSECRATED" singles.

NOT a good church for singles  Or should I say  "CONSECRATED" singles. I've taken a vow of celibacy but they DON'T seem to understand or respect such a vow here even though it IS Biblical. I am protestant but starting to feel more comfortable in catholic setting which highly respects the consecrated life. 
**
When I see the same ushers in the same spot & the same parking lot attendant in the same spot every Sunday -week after week -never coming inside to hear the message, it tells me that the message really is not that important and  you're not going to really learn or grow from it.  Otherwise the church would require the workers to sit down during the service and learn something - take a few notes- & also participate in prayer.  So the sermon (& even prayer) apparently is just some sort of ceremony we all sit thru and go to - maybe it's good for families with kids - but for the rest of us -we already know it all -so why go to church at all ? I'll  just grab a coffee & go direct traffic in the parking lot or be a security guard & tune everything else out - just watch the people & make sure they stand & sit & obey. Or be an usher at the same door 🚪 for 25 years - just make sure people go in, & get out when its over. This is what Rolling Hills Covenant is REALLY teaching me.

Sunday, March 20, 2022

Re Rolling Hills Covenant Church, Palos Verdes

When I see the same ushers in the same spot & the same parking lot attendant in the same spot every Sunday -week after week -never coming inside to hear the message, it tells me that the message really is not that important and  you're not going to really learn or grow from it. 

 Otherwise the church would require the workers to sit down during the service and learn something - take a few notes- & also participate in prayer. 

 So the sermon (& even prayer) apparently is just some sort of ceremony we all sit thru and go to - maybe it's good for families with kids - but for the rest of us -we already know it all -so why go to church at all ? 

I'll  just grab a coffee & go direct traffic in the parking lot or be a security guard & tune everything else out - just watch the people & make sure they stand & sit & obey. Or be an usher at the same door 🚪 for 25 years - just make sure people go in, & get out when its over.

  This is what Rolling Hills Covenant is REALLY teaching me. 

Friday, December 16, 2016

DONT THROW SANTA [or St. Nick ] OUT w/ the BATH WATER 🛀 "Bringing the Spirit of (Medieval) Santa Back to Christmas " Anxious Bench

"In the world of medieval England, St. Nicholas was not celebrated at Christmas; he was celebrated before Christmas on December 6. His story emphasized a man who gave his riches to help those in need, especially children. A fourteenth-century Middle English sermon
explains that "Saint Nicholas is highly praised" because of his "great compassion." It then tells the most famous story about St. Nicholas: a father desperate to save his family from poverty decided to send his young..."


http://www.patheos.com/blogs/anxiousbench/2016/11/santa-christian-important-christmas/

Thursday, November 17, 2016

IT ONLY HAS 9 COMMANDMENTS "Oldest Ten Commandments carving auctioned for $850,000 in US "- BBC News

"The auctioneers, Heritage Auctions, said it probably dates from between 300 and 500 AD, and could have marked the entrance to a synagogue. . "

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38011205

Vk

Monday, December 28, 2015

WARNING FOR CHRISTIANS ABOUT STAR WARS

I went to the movie (Force Awakens) last night (12/27) because I believed I had to know what people were seeing,and to be an informed Christian I needed to know what the plot of the latest star wars was/is because Christians need to be aware of what's happening in popular culture. I don't necessarily buy into all the warnings about star wars being a promotion of anti-Christian ideology,but its good to keep some of the warnings in mind.

http://www.vigilantchristian.org/starwars.html

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

what must i do to be saved


 what must i do to be saved




--
If u declare with your mouth,
"Jesus is Lord," & believe in your heart 
that God raised Him from the dead, 
u will be saved." 
Romans 10.9

Friday, August 28, 2015

Video 8/28/15 ITS HARVEST TIME @ ANGEL STADIUM,PRAISE the LORD! Peay for new believers,for the sheep to come to Jesus,to find a new life in the Body ofChrist! (Day1of3)

8/28/15 ITS HARVEST TIME @ ANGEL STADIUM,PRAISE the LORD! Peay for new believers,for the sheep to come to Jesus,to find a new life in the Body ofChrist! (Day1of3)

8/28/15 ITS HARVEST TIME @ ANGEL STADIUM,PRAISE the LORD!

8/28/15 ITS HARVEST TIME @ ANGEL STADIUM,PRAISE the LORD! Peay for new believers,for the sheep to come to Jesus,to find a new life in the Body ofChrist! (Day1of3)

Monday, August 24, 2015

re future conf: bios of stephen coughlin, suzan cook, lea carawan, michael brown

re future conference, skyline church san diego, July, 2015:
bios of stephen coughlin, suzan cook, lea carawan, michael brown



re future conf: bios of brian brown, david & hila brog, dale bellis

re future conf, skyline church,san diego , 2015:
 bios of brian brown, david & hila brog, dale bellis



re future conference: final2 days schedule; ted baehr & mark arabo bio

 re future conference, skyline san diego 2015:
final2 days schedule;
ted baehr & mark arabo bio



re future conf: frank gaffney jr, lou engle, kenyn cureton

re future conference, skyline san diego 2015: frank gaffney jr, lou engle, kenyn cureton


Thursday, August 20, 2015

The BAD ONES REFLECT POORLY ON THE GOOD: "John Oliver puts pressure on IRS to crack down on televangelists "- CBS News

[The problem is that there ARE some good ministries & so-called "televangelists" but the bad ones make them ALL seem bad,or those who generalize clump them ALL as bad. When they do so,its just like racism]
The BAD ONES REFLECT POORLY ON THE GOOD: "John Oliver puts pressure on IRS to crack down on televangelists "- CBS News

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/john-oliver-pressures-irs-for-televangelists-crackdown-last-week-tonight/

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

video 6/15/15 AVI LIPKIN (aka victor mordecai, re danger of Islam) SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE

6/15/15

AVI LIPKIN, aka VICTOR MORDECAI, SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE, SKYLINE SAN DIEGO

http://vicmord.com/

 "I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward."

 Mark 9:41

video 6/15/15 LARRY ROSS SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE

6/15/15 LARRY ROSS SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE


"`If  I can'?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible for him who believe"

 Mark 9:23




--

"And we know that in all things God works
for the good of those who love Him,..."

Romans 8.28

photo 6/15/15 KEVIN THERIOT (litigator in defense of conservative issues) SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE

6/15/15

KEVIN THERIOT SPEAKING @

"FUTURE" CONFERENCE, skyline san diego,

alliance defending freedom


 "In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus."

video 6/15/15 BISHOP GEORGE McKINNEY SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE


6/15/15
BISHOP GEORGE McKINNEY SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE
-- "He will cover you with his feathers, & under His wings you will find refuge ..."

video 6/22/15 STANDING UP for UNBORN LIFE @ PLANNED PARENTHOOD, TUSTIN CALIFORNIA


6/22/15 STANDING UP for UNBORN LIFE @ PLANNED PARENTHOOD, TUSTIN CALIFORNIA

"My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."
Isaiah 55:8-9

video 6/15/15 PATRICK POOLE SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE

6/15/15

PATRICK POOLE SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE...his main website is called unconstrained analytics...a bit complicated...seems to be devoted mainly to national security issues...apparently is a Christian, but you don't find a lot of Christian talk or links in this website...; he also writes for various news sites including PJ media; also has an active twitter account



"Have not I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9


video 6/15/15 DAVID BROG SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE



6/15/15
 Dave, is a leader of CUFI
(Christians United
for Israel)

& was also a speaker at the Future Conference

"David Brog is the executive director of Christians United for Israel (CUFI). Before CUFI, Brog worked in the United States Senate for seven years, rising to be chief of staff to Senator Arlen Specter and staff director of the Senate Judiciary Committee. He has also served as ..."

http://www.cufi.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_executive_board_brog


"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit will
reap eternal life."
 Galatians 6:7-8 Naj vas ne zavede: Bog ne more bitiposmehovali.Človek žanje, kar je svinje.Kdor svinje, da si svojo grešno naravo, od te narave bodo uživaliuničenje, tisti, ki svinje, da si Duha bo žel večno življenje"Galačanom 6:7-8. No se engañen: de Dios nadie se burla. Un hombrecosecha lo que siembra. El que siembra para agradar a su naturaleza pecaminosa, de esa misma naturaleza cosechará destrucción; mas el que siembra para agradar al Espíritu segará vida eterna "Gálatas 6:7-8. Msidanganyike, Mungu hawezi kudhihakiwa. Mtuhuvuna kile akipanda. Moja apandaye kwa tafadhaliasili yake ya dhambi, kutoka asili kwamba atavunauharibifu; moja apandaye kwa Roho atavuna tafadhaliuzima wa milele "Wagalatia 6:7-8
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance."
 James 1:2-3  Se det som ren glädje, mina bröder, när du möter prövningar av olika slag, eftersom du vet att testning av din tro utvecklar uthållighet. James 1:2-3 Eğer inanç test azim geliştirir biliyorum çünkü birçoktürde denemeler karşı karşıya zaman saf sevinç,kardeşlerim, düşünün. James 1:2-3 Вважайте, що це чистої радістю приймайте, браття мої, коли впадаєте в усілякі випробовування,знаючи, що досвідчення вашої віри дає терпеливість. Джеймс 1:2-3

video 6/15/15 HILA BROG SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE

6/15/15
 HILA BROG SPEAKING
@ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE

Hila Brog, formerly with the Israel Defense Forces, with undergraduate and graduate degrees in counter-terrorism:
"What It is Like to Live With Terror Daily" ( i can't find a  link to her specifically)

but her husband, Dave, is a leader of CUFI
(Christians United
for Israel)

& was also a speaker at the Future Conference

"David Brog is the executive director of Christians United for Israel (CUFI). Before CUFI, Brog worked in the United States Senate for seven years, rising to be chief of staff to Senator Arlen Specter and staff director of the Senate Judiciary Committee. He has also served as ..."

http://www.cufi.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_executive_board_brog



"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit will
reap eternal life."
 Galatians 6:7-8 Naj vas ne zavede: Bog ne more bitiposmehovali.Človek žanje, kar je svinje.Kdor svinje, da si svojo grešno naravo, od te narave bodo uživaliuničenje, tisti, ki svinje, da si Duha bo žel večno življenje"Galačanom 6:7-8. No se engañen: de Dios nadie se burla. Un hombrecosecha lo que siembra. El que siembra para agradar a su naturaleza pecaminosa, de esa misma naturaleza cosechará destrucción; mas el que siembra para agradar al Espíritu segará vida eterna "Gálatas 6:7-8. Msidanganyike, Mungu hawezi kudhihakiwa. Mtuhuvuna kile akipanda. Moja apandaye kwa tafadhaliasili yake ya dhambi, kutoka asili kwamba atavunauharibifu; moja apandaye kwa Roho atavuna tafadhaliuzima wa milele "Wagalatia 6:7-8

ex-post-facto: 5/18/15 Christianity outdated? Learn why not 'Future Conference' features topics like racism, poverty, marriage,

"Christianity outdated? Learn why not 'Future Conference' features topics like racism, poverty, marriage,..."
http://www.wnd.com/2015/05/christianity-outdated-learn-why-not/
--
"And we know that in all things God works
for the good of those who love Him,..."

Romans 8.28

video 6/14/15 STEVE RIGGLE SPEAKING @ "FUTURE CONFERENCE"

 6/14/15
STEVE RIGGLE SPEAKING @ "FUTURE CONFERENCE" (skyline san diego)
...
Steve Riggle is the founding pastor and current Senior Pastor of Grace Community Church, a megachurch in Houston, Texas. He is the President of Grace International which was formerly known as Christian Evangelistic Assemblies. Riggle is also a member of the Board of Trustees of The King's University..."
he also took a strong stand against the Houston mayor and her same-sex marriage campaign...see
http://www.charismanews.com/us/45844-houston-five-pastor-steve-riggle-makes-a-bold-call



"At just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

 Romans 5:6-8


















video 6/15/15 FRANK GAFFNEY JR SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE



 6/15/15

FRANK GAFFNEY JR SPEAKING @

"FUTURE" CONFERENCE (skyline san diego), warns of the danger of  sharia, Islam Extremists,  including Muslim Brotherhood, (with whom,by the way, Obama is quite friendly, my thought, not speaking for others)..among other things...

 www.secureFreedom.org

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Gaffney

http://www.centerforsecuritypolicy.org/

http://www.centerforsecuritypolicy.org/the-muslim-brotherhood-in-america/

"He himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by His wounds you have been healed. "

1 Peter 2:24


--

"And we know that in all things God works
for the good of those who love Him,..."

Romans 8.28

video 6/15/15 EVERETT PIPER (oklahoma wesleyan) SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE

6/15/15 EVERETT PIPER SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE


"Dr. Everett Piper is the fifth president (August 2002–Present) of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Dr. Piper grew up in Hillsdale Michigan. His educational achievements include a B.A. from Spring Arbor University, a M.A. from Bowling Green State University, and a Ph.D. from Michigan State University...."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everett_Piper

his book "WHY I AM A LIBERAL & OTHER CONSERVATIVE IDEAS" is actually about being conservative, and re-claiming the true meaning of the word "liberal" and freedom...
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/why-i-am-a-liberal-and-other-conservative-ideas-everett-piper/1115145134?ean=9781936314249


Jesus said to them all: "If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it,

but whoever loses his life for

Me will save it. "

Luke 9:23-24


video 6/15/15 STEVE STRANG SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE

6/15/15 STEVE STRANG  SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE, skyline san diego...most known for his involvement with Charisma magazine.


http://www.charismamag.com/about/charisma-editors/2957-steve-strang


"I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you... that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day according Scriptures."

 1 Corinthians 15:1-4


video 6/15/15 AUSTIN RUSE SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE

6/15/15 AUSTIN RUSE  SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE, skyline church, san diego california


"Austin Ruse is the President of the Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute, also known as C-FAM, a United States-based research institute with special consultative status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council.[1] Ruse is also a regular contributor to Breitbart.com, and writes a weekly column for Crisis Magazine and The Catholic Thing. Prior to helping to found C-FAM, Ruse worked in magazine publishing at Forbes, Fortune, the Atlantic Monthly and Rolling Stone.[2]

Ruse is a Knight of Magistral Grace in the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and a Knight in the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre. He is also a recipient of the Defender of Life Award presented by Students for Life of America..."


"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

 Philippians 4:6-7

photo 6/16/15 TROY NEWMAN SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE

6/16/15 TROY NEWMAN SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE, skyline church, san diego

"How Troy Newman Rescued Operation Rescue"
"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Thursday, June 18, 2015

photo 6/16/15 STEVEN KHOURY SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE,HolyLandMissions

 6/16/15 STEVEN KHOURY SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE (skyline church, san diego) about support for Israel
also see
http://www.gbcdecatur.org/mission_khoury.html


--
"And we know that in all things God works
for the good of those who love Him,..."

Romans 8.28

photo 6/16/15 KASIM HAFEEZ SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE

6/16/15 KASIM HAFEEZ SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE...KASIM spoke as an "Arab who loves Israel", (or a "Muslim Zionist", albeit I thought he was now a CHristian...but not sure) telling a fascinating story about how he loves Israel, ....at the future conference, skyline church, san diego, also see




--
"And we know that in all things God works
for the good of those who love Him,..."

Romans 8.28

photo 6/16/15 LOU ENGLE ("the call") SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE

 

6/16/15 LOU ENGLE ("the call") SPEAKING @ "FUTURE" CONFERENCE (skyline church, san diego)...i remember going to both the rose bowl and candlestick for both ends of "the call" in california.I didn't fast the entire 40 days, but apparently Lou Engle has fasted 40 days many times. He's an interesting character. I remember auditing a class of one of his close friends, Professor Peter Wagner, who was still teaching at Fuller Seminary at the time I just arrived. Lou also mentioned "principalities & powers" & "signs & wonders" ...a flashback to some of the trends of yesteryear at fuller seminary et al.

"And we know that in all things God works
for the good of those who love Him,..."

Romans 8.28

Thursday, June 11, 2015

Fwd: Bv1,sdf


"We Demolish Arguments & Every Pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, & we Take Captive Every Thought to make it obedient to Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:5



--
"And we know that in all things God works
for the good of those who love Him,..."

Romans 8.28

Monday, March 30, 2015

kyleZimmerman,3/28/15 mariners,palm Sunday vigil







--
"And we know that in all things God works
for the good of those who love Him,..."

Romans 8.28

Friday, March 27, 2015

3/27/15 Christ Cathedral (arboretum), garden grove, ca

3/27/15
Christ Cathedral,
garden grove, ca




--
"And we know that in all things God works
for the good of those who love Him,..."

Romans 8.28

3/26/15 @ st columban, garden grove, ca

3/26/15 @
st columban,
garden grove, ca





--
"And we know that in all things God works
for the good of those who love Him,..."

Romans 8.28

video 3/26/15 @ st columban garden grove


3/26/15
 @ st columban
garden grove




--
"And we know that in all things God works
for the good of those who love Him,..."

Romans 8.28

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

3/15/15 RON KELLER @ MARINERS IRVINE

3/15/15
RON KELLER
@ MARINERS IRVINE





--
"And we know that in all things God works
for the good of those who love him,..."

Romans 8.28

Friday, March 13, 2015

Fwd: ONE OF MY FAVORITE VERSES: 2 Timothy 1:7 "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline."

 ONE OF MY FAVORITE VERSES:

 "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline."

 2 Timothy 1:7



"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of
power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
http://biblehub.com/2_timothy/1-7.htm

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

3/2/15 Fr Peacha PREACHING @ ST MARY STAR of the SEA, SAN PEDRO

3/2/15  Fr Peacha PREACHING @ ST MARY STAR of the SEA, SAN PEDRO...SURPRISED to see fr peacha over here now..he's been at holy trinity for so long..is this just a visit or is he coming on staff here..don't see his name on the bulletin...probably just invited over by harrigan. peacha always preaches a good homily...he's from India..so we keep him in our prayers..keep him filled with the Spirit Lord !



KentonBeshore&WifeLaurie

2/28/15  Kenton Beshore & Wife Laurie...we pray for Mr. & Mrs Rev. Beshore @ mariners Irvine...thank you Lord for their service to the church...may they continued to be filled with love, grace, patience, kindness, and ALL the fruits of the Spirit..Lord, hear our prayer




Friday, February 20, 2015

BRAD FORMSMA re I LIKE GIVING, MARINERS CHURCH, IRVINE





re Brad Formsma,IlikeGiving.com




"Formsma, 40, is the founder of Meadow Green
Landscapes, a company he sold five years ago to
devote more time to ventures like Generous Giving, a
Tennessee-based non-profit organization that coaches
people on how to share their treasures."
http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2011/11/story_of_stolen_bikes_leads_la.html

2/14/15 Brad Formsma (from Ada, MI, Dutch CRC) now living in Irvine Area (speaking...*...surprised to see a fellow Dutch CRC from west Michigan here at Mariners
church in Irvine...; as usual I'm sitting in the back attentive to the
service and the pastor introduces a tall blondish guy to talk about
giving...starts with a  video clip about how this guy has been all over the
news channels and new book about the joy of giving...; and he comes on
stage and starts talking..suddenly I hear the word Ada Michigan (a suburb
of Grand Rapids) ...he shows a slide of an old country road (looks like the
Thornapple river area....know it well)...; and he keeps talking..I hear him
mention "Dutch CRC'...ha ha..I'm probably one of the few in the
audience...who knows exactly what he's talking about...maybe he went to
CHristian High too ?! age 40...so he's a bit younger than me..but he's
ascending in the world of "evangelism" ; inspirational speech about
giving...; we will see if he can remain optimistic after he experiences the
despondent world of LA homelessness (if he ventures over to that side of
town where you can't go far for long without being hit up for money...; a
bit different than west Michigan) . Hear our prayer for Mike & family ...I
remember when we first came to southern Cal from west Michigan back in the
day (1984)...it was quite the change (but then we didn't move to Newport
beach/Irvine, we moved to a Dutch CRC area of southern Cal) *

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Fwd: ElectronicsDistracingParishionersinthePews?

 Electronics Distracting Parishioners in the Pews? I noticed this young man on his electronic device throughout the service...to the extent that he even forgot , or refused?, to stand up at the time we all stand...I too use my electronic device during the service but as an aid to worship...and as an aid to my worship blog...so it doesn't take me away from worship but adds to it..;