I still have copies of my two books -
JESUS, WHAT DO YOU WANT? Living Jesus' Teachings as Kingdom Values
This 125 page study is my Theology as a Person of the Way of Jesus, based solely on
Jesus' Commands, Teachings and Examples as we have them in the Gospels. It
covers, Gospel by Gospel, chapter by chapter, quote by quote studies on Jesus'
Authority, Jesus' Imperative Statements (commands), Jesus' Law of Agape Love,
Authentic Kingdom Relationship Values (Humility), Kingdom Societal Values (living with the
most vulnerable among us), Kingdom Economic Values (Wealth), Kingdom Socio-Political
Values (Power), Kingdom Community Values (Unity in Justice) and other Kingdom Values
shared by Jesus. It is a VERY GOOD resource for Individual, Family, Small Gathering and
Church Group studies.
$15 each plus $2 toward postage or $12 each (12 or more) plus $5 toward postage.
PEOPLE OF THE WAY OF JESUS: 1st Century Radical Community in the 21st Century
This 52 page companion to the first book is all about what the First Century followers
of Jesus did with His teachings, commands and examples. It is how they LIVED their
faithfulness as Jesus' followers. It is also a great study guide, and provides insight on
why Rev. Jacqui and I lead People of the Way of Jesus the way that we do. In it are
teachings and examples on Radical Agape Love, Radical Worship, Radical Community,
Radical Generosity and Ownership, Radical Leadership, Radical Inclusion and
Radical Freedom and Liberation, with examples on how we strive to directly live what
Jesus taught and what His followers practiced in the First Century, here and now.
Another VERY GOOD resource for Individual, Family, Small Gathering and
Church Group studies.
$10 each plus $2 toward postage or $8 each (12 or more) plus $5 toward postage.
These are both studies that require looking up the passages, preferably in an NRSV Bible.
Maybe you would like to have a new devotional guide for yourself, that will guide your walk with Jesus your Lord.
Maybe you would like to have a guide for Couples' or Family Devotions or Bible Study.
Maybe you would like to suggest this for a Church Bible Study Group to which you belong.
Maybe you would like to start your own group in your neighborhood or with other couples
or friends.
Maybe you are looking for Christmas gifts for your family or friends, pastor or church members.
For more information, email me at propheticvc@hotmail.com
Jesus' Way is a better way for EVERYONE in the world, if those who claim to follow Jesus LIVE IT.
Pastor Jamie
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
what we have seen
"By their fruits you will know them." Jesus
What we have seen when Republicans have been in control of government, has been...'
The De-Regulation of Business, allowing for corruption, exploitation, manipulation,
price gouging, fraud, quick money grabs at the expense of the public and the
waste and destruction of our natural resources, claiming corporations to be
people, so they can further manipulate the system toward their gain at the
expense of everyone else.
The Regulation of people's own bodies, love lives and religious practices.
The gerrymandering and voter suppression aimed at keeping them in power, while
taking away civil voter rights that were fought for and established in the past for
those who are brown and black particularly, who would likely not vote for them.
The slashing of programs for the most vulnerable in the nation they represent (food
programs, Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, schools, infrastructure, etc.), while
doing all they can to also slash any taxes paid by the most powerful and wealthy
among us, adding to our deficit while claiming to be the fiscally responsible ones.
The obstruction of positive legislation and movement for the sake of nation, so that
they could hurt this President, playing political games to hurt him and those who
voted for him, rather than genuinely govern... Shutting down government and
holding our nation back purposefully to gain leverage... stonewalling appointments
to government positions, refusing to allow legislation come to the floor for votes
and leaving DC for breaks without accomplishing necessary actions.
The getting into or creating of ANY war possible, to make lots of money for the
military industrial complex, oil companies and para-military contractors, at the
price of the blood of our own soldiers, the blood of the residents in those lands,
the fiscal strain it produces for our nation and the cost of peace and security in
the world.
The fear-mongering blatantly exaggerated on their propaganda networks on both
TV and Radio, aimed at getting people to fearfully give control over to them,
along with the misinformation and blatant LIES about the President, Democrats,
progressives, leaders of other nations, the economy, ACA, immigration and
immigrants, ISIS, Ebola, other candidates, people of other faiths or no faith,
the LGBT community and anyone not them...
And yet, some are still gullible enough to be so easily duped that they will support
these folks and vote for them.
How about you? Will your apathy, complacency, bitterness, prejudice, bigotry,
selfishness or ignorance allow you to either not vote at all, or for vote for people
who do things like this? VOTE for ANYONE else, who will not do these things...
Pastor Jamie
What we have seen when Republicans have been in control of government, has been...'
The De-Regulation of Business, allowing for corruption, exploitation, manipulation,
price gouging, fraud, quick money grabs at the expense of the public and the
waste and destruction of our natural resources, claiming corporations to be
people, so they can further manipulate the system toward their gain at the
expense of everyone else.
The Regulation of people's own bodies, love lives and religious practices.
The gerrymandering and voter suppression aimed at keeping them in power, while
taking away civil voter rights that were fought for and established in the past for
those who are brown and black particularly, who would likely not vote for them.
The slashing of programs for the most vulnerable in the nation they represent (food
programs, Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, schools, infrastructure, etc.), while
doing all they can to also slash any taxes paid by the most powerful and wealthy
among us, adding to our deficit while claiming to be the fiscally responsible ones.
The obstruction of positive legislation and movement for the sake of nation, so that
they could hurt this President, playing political games to hurt him and those who
voted for him, rather than genuinely govern... Shutting down government and
holding our nation back purposefully to gain leverage... stonewalling appointments
to government positions, refusing to allow legislation come to the floor for votes
and leaving DC for breaks without accomplishing necessary actions.
The getting into or creating of ANY war possible, to make lots of money for the
military industrial complex, oil companies and para-military contractors, at the
price of the blood of our own soldiers, the blood of the residents in those lands,
the fiscal strain it produces for our nation and the cost of peace and security in
the world.
The fear-mongering blatantly exaggerated on their propaganda networks on both
TV and Radio, aimed at getting people to fearfully give control over to them,
along with the misinformation and blatant LIES about the President, Democrats,
progressives, leaders of other nations, the economy, ACA, immigration and
immigrants, ISIS, Ebola, other candidates, people of other faiths or no faith,
the LGBT community and anyone not them...
And yet, some are still gullible enough to be so easily duped that they will support
these folks and vote for them.
How about you? Will your apathy, complacency, bitterness, prejudice, bigotry,
selfishness or ignorance allow you to either not vote at all, or for vote for people
who do things like this? VOTE for ANYONE else, who will not do these things...
Pastor Jamie
Thursday, October 9, 2014
THIS ELECTION
VOTE AS IF IT IS YOUR LAST CHANCE... it may be... if the Reprobates get more seats in government, we can expect EXPANDED efforts like we have already seen in gerrymandering, voter suppression and other ANTI-DEMOCRACY tactics... they will take away the vote of anyone who opposes them, much like the Nazi's when they rose to power... THEN, LOOK OUT!
UNCHECKED GREED is the REAL platform for Reprobate Candidates... for the corporations and wealthy... fewer taxes... fewer restrictions... no recourse for employees... no workers' rights... no living wage... no healthcare... no benefits... no time off... cogs in the wheel of THEIR fortune...
UNCIVIL INJUSTICE is what we can expect from them, as we have already seen... POLICE STATE TACTICS... making constitutional gatherings illegal... using unnecessary force in peaceful protests... shooting unarmed, young, black men at will... courts backing them up...
INEQUITY will rule... white, wealthy privilege will prevail... the poor will be used and discarded... the black and brown exploited and scapegoated.... ultimately destroyed... held down, back and out... LGBT folk de-humanized and outcast at best... WOMEN not respected or paid equally, or given power over their own bodies or lives...
INEQUALITY will be the norm... unequal funding of urban schools will continue... privatization of public schools and prisons will provide more profit on the backs of the poor and minorities... basic human rights taken away for some... entitlements the norm for others... some will have new laws written and used to beat them down, while others will be above any law, any constitution, any integrity...
You DO see this coming, right? All indications are that we will have MORE of what we have already seen from the Reprobates, if they get more of a stronghold in government... and all who supported them will not benefit from it... it is a VERY small club and they will keep it that way...
VOTE, as if it is your last chance. It may be.
UNCHECKED GREED is the REAL platform for Reprobate Candidates... for the corporations and wealthy... fewer taxes... fewer restrictions... no recourse for employees... no workers' rights... no living wage... no healthcare... no benefits... no time off... cogs in the wheel of THEIR fortune...
UNCIVIL INJUSTICE is what we can expect from them, as we have already seen... POLICE STATE TACTICS... making constitutional gatherings illegal... using unnecessary force in peaceful protests... shooting unarmed, young, black men at will... courts backing them up...
INEQUITY will rule... white, wealthy privilege will prevail... the poor will be used and discarded... the black and brown exploited and scapegoated.... ultimately destroyed... held down, back and out... LGBT folk de-humanized and outcast at best... WOMEN not respected or paid equally, or given power over their own bodies or lives...
INEQUALITY will be the norm... unequal funding of urban schools will continue... privatization of public schools and prisons will provide more profit on the backs of the poor and minorities... basic human rights taken away for some... entitlements the norm for others... some will have new laws written and used to beat them down, while others will be above any law, any constitution, any integrity...
You DO see this coming, right? All indications are that we will have MORE of what we have already seen from the Reprobates, if they get more of a stronghold in government... and all who supported them will not benefit from it... it is a VERY small club and they will keep it that way...
VOTE, as if it is your last chance. It may be.
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