Submissions by joegracegrace (Joe Grace)
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Poet Introduction
A dictator will "make war on the saints [the Christian nations],gain power over every nation," (Revelation 13.7).This conquest implies world war. Yes, NUCLEAR war would explain "sudden destruction" at Rapture(1 Thessalonians 4.16-5.3)
Temptation of Power
When Christ was driven into the desert to be tempted of the devil (Mark 1.12-13),
The temptation came in the form of the desire to rule over
"all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor"(Matthew 4.8-10).
In short it was the temptation of power, political power, authority.
All Christ had to do is kneel down and worship the serpent.
Likewise, with the temptation of homosexuality.
What is it if not the desire to taste power, experience strength?
For what is manly firmness if not strength,and male arousal if not power?
The contracted...
The temptation came in the form of the desire to rule over
"all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor"(Matthew 4.8-10).
In short it was the temptation of power, political power, authority.
All Christ had to do is kneel down and worship the serpent.
Likewise, with the temptation of homosexuality.
What is it if not the desire to taste power, experience strength?
For what is manly firmness if not strength,and male arousal if not power?
The contracted...
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A Man's Role
A man's role is to give and give, to submit and surrender.
As the sperm penetrates the ovum it dies in total surrender.
It's mission is not about itself, it is to serve his queen.
The role of a man is akin to that of the sperm (the epitome/microcosm of maleness).
By the male cell submitting to the female cell, a pattern is made
for humanity as a whole to someday follow, fulfill.
Oh what HEAVEN on Earth it will be, when womanly qualities
of motherliness, kindness, humility, forgiveness,purity reign supreme.
As the Bible says, "men will...
As the sperm penetrates the ovum it dies in total surrender.
It's mission is not about itself, it is to serve his queen.
The role of a man is akin to that of the sperm (the epitome/microcosm of maleness).
By the male cell submitting to the female cell, a pattern is made
for humanity as a whole to someday follow, fulfill.
Oh what HEAVEN on Earth it will be, when womanly qualities
of motherliness, kindness, humility, forgiveness,purity reign supreme.
As the Bible says, "men will...
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What Does God think of American Christians ??
Christ predicted that in the End Time, which is our day and age,
the "Great Tribulation"would be so bad, unprecedented, so destructive,
that "no flesh would survive"(Matthew 24.22), if it were allowed to continue.
But then He adds, that "for the Elect's sake, those days will be SHORTENED."
Now, the context for the "Great Tribulation" is the Russian invasion/conquest
of Western Europe (and Eastern too,for Russia always planned on taking it back).
Any Russian takeover of Western Europe implicitly includes a preemptive strike ...
the "Great Tribulation"would be so bad, unprecedented, so destructive,
that "no flesh would survive"(Matthew 24.22), if it were allowed to continue.
But then He adds, that "for the Elect's sake, those days will be SHORTENED."
Now, the context for the "Great Tribulation" is the Russian invasion/conquest
of Western Europe (and Eastern too,for Russia always planned on taking it back).
Any Russian takeover of Western Europe implicitly includes a preemptive strike ...
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All The World Is A Stage
We are the actors.
Like a theatrical play has 3 acts,
Life typically is divided into 3 stages.
The first is slow, main function is to introduce things.
The second is the action part, things take surprising turns.
The third is when problems get solved,
Heroism is displayed by how failure is handled.
We go out in a blaze of glory or shameful dishonor.
"Method" actors "become" the characters they play.
By identifying as that character, in their heart (imagination)
their acting supposedly becomes more real,...
Like a theatrical play has 3 acts,
Life typically is divided into 3 stages.
The first is slow, main function is to introduce things.
The second is the action part, things take surprising turns.
The third is when problems get solved,
Heroism is displayed by how failure is handled.
We go out in a blaze of glory or shameful dishonor.
"Method" actors "become" the characters they play.
By identifying as that character, in their heart (imagination)
their acting supposedly becomes more real,...
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Why Christians Should DUMP YEC (Young Earth Creationism)
If you were presenting the Gospel to Jewish people,
But then added, "By the way, I doubt the holocaust ever took place,"
What do you think their reactions to that stupid statement would be?
You would have completely ruined everything.
Their ears and hearts would definitely close up.
Likewise when a Christian "witnesses" to a secular humanist
who is well-versed in science and familiar with the Big Bang Theory.
Suppose...
But then added, "By the way, I doubt the holocaust ever took place,"
What do you think their reactions to that stupid statement would be?
You would have completely ruined everything.
Their ears and hearts would definitely close up.
Likewise when a Christian "witnesses" to a secular humanist
who is well-versed in science and familiar with the Big Bang Theory.
Suppose...
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Pinpointing the Second Coming
Christ Appearing at the Rapture - THAT's the day
of which Christ said, "no man knows the day or the hour"(Mark 13.32-36).
But Christ Appearing at the Second Coming - that's totally separate.
It comes later, and the approximate date is totally KNOWABLE !!
Here are my assumptions:
(1)If the Rapture occurs at the time of the "sudden destruction,"
For the two events are only 3 verses apart (1 Thessalonians 4.17-5.3),
(2)And if that "sudden destruction" occurs on the day the Antichrist gets "revealed"
as the DESTROYER ("The Son of Destruction," 2...
of which Christ said, "no man knows the day or the hour"(Mark 13.32-36).
But Christ Appearing at the Second Coming - that's totally separate.
It comes later, and the approximate date is totally KNOWABLE !!
Here are my assumptions:
(1)If the Rapture occurs at the time of the "sudden destruction,"
For the two events are only 3 verses apart (1 Thessalonians 4.17-5.3),
(2)And if that "sudden destruction" occurs on the day the Antichrist gets "revealed"
as the DESTROYER ("The Son of Destruction," 2...
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Napoleon As A "Type" Of The Final ANTICHRIST
Nostradamus called Napoleon the first of three Antichrists.
Hitler was number two.Nostradamus saw him too, but spelled his name,Hister.
Gorbachev is the third and ultimate one.Did Nostradamus write of him?
I don't know, haven't studied the "centuries" enuff.
But for now, let me dwell on Napoleon's return to power,
after just 11 months in exile as the "Emperor of Elba."
He ruled for about 100 days and then was "washed up" at Waterloo.
Here is the point of similarity i foresee between him and Gorbachev.
Gorbachev will have only 100...
Hitler was number two.Nostradamus saw him too, but spelled his name,Hister.
Gorbachev is the third and ultimate one.Did Nostradamus write of him?
I don't know, haven't studied the "centuries" enuff.
But for now, let me dwell on Napoleon's return to power,
after just 11 months in exile as the "Emperor of Elba."
He ruled for about 100 days and then was "washed up" at Waterloo.
Here is the point of similarity i foresee between him and Gorbachev.
Gorbachev will have only 100...
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The Meaning of the Cross of Christ
Christ took away our sins," preachers tell us.
"The LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all"(Isaiah 53.6).
But how does it work, how does Christ's death pay for sin?
Paul the Apostle tells us "He became sin for us" (2 Corinthians 5.21).
So that it was sin that was crucified, killed.
We are to mimic Christ on the cross
by putting to death the sins in our lives.
By "Mortify the deeds of the body"(Romans 8.13; Colossians 3.5),
Paul is telling us to put them to death -
Deeds like lying,...
"The LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all"(Isaiah 53.6).
But how does it work, how does Christ's death pay for sin?
Paul the Apostle tells us "He became sin for us" (2 Corinthians 5.21).
So that it was sin that was crucified, killed.
We are to mimic Christ on the cross
by putting to death the sins in our lives.
By "Mortify the deeds of the body"(Romans 8.13; Colossians 3.5),
Paul is telling us to put them to death -
Deeds like lying,...
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The Hidden Meaning of A Pregnant Woman
Things tend to be either a microcosm or a macrocosm.
What is the biggest thing in the universe?
The universe itself, of course.
But God, by definition, is even larger, vaster, than that.
So if we take God and the universe together
We capture the ultimate fullness of Totality,
Even the supreme summation of Everything.
But what is the perfect microcosm, miniature version,
of the union of God and the Universe,
What could we possibly come up with (that would be...
What is the biggest thing in the universe?
The universe itself, of course.
But God, by definition, is even larger, vaster, than that.
So if we take God and the universe together
We capture the ultimate fullness of Totality,
Even the supreme summation of Everything.
But what is the perfect microcosm, miniature version,
of the union of God and the Universe,
What could we possibly come up with (that would be...
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Hurray !! The Date of the Second Coming Is KNOWABLE !!
Only the date of the Rapture is unknowable.
"No man, not even the Son, knows that day"(Mark 13.32-36).
But the Second Coming of Christ is totally different,
separate from the date of "the Rapture of [part of] the Church."
For the Rapture comes at the time of "sudden destruction"(1 Thessalonians 4.17-5.3),
Which mass destruction is the work of "the Destroyer,"
And IT is what reveals him as such(2 Thessalonians 2.3).
This view (that the Rapture takes place in the context of "sudden destruction")
is...
"No man, not even the Son, knows that day"(Mark 13.32-36).
But the Second Coming of Christ is totally different,
separate from the date of "the Rapture of [part of] the Church."
For the Rapture comes at the time of "sudden destruction"(1 Thessalonians 4.17-5.3),
Which mass destruction is the work of "the Destroyer,"
And IT is what reveals him as such(2 Thessalonians 2.3).
This view (that the Rapture takes place in the context of "sudden destruction")
is...
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Bathroom Issue
Liberals Are Guilty Of The Same Offense They Condemn Fundamentalists For
They call Christian fundamentalists "anti-science" for saying that planet Earth
and the universe are around 6000 years old, according to the Bible.
That figure (6,000 years) is based on mistakenly relying on the genealogies
of the men listed in Genesis 5 and 11. Some of whom supposedly lived
"endless" lives.For example Methuselah died at 969 years(Genesis 5.27).
I say "mistakenly" for the Apostle Paul steers us away from relying
on the "endless...
They call Christian fundamentalists "anti-science" for saying that planet Earth
and the universe are around 6000 years old, according to the Bible.
That figure (6,000 years) is based on mistakenly relying on the genealogies
of the men listed in Genesis 5 and 11. Some of whom supposedly lived
"endless" lives.For example Methuselah died at 969 years(Genesis 5.27).
I say "mistakenly" for the Apostle Paul steers us away from relying
on the "endless...
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Do You Feel Like You're In A Trench?
Do you feel that your whole life is only half lived ??.
Keep soldiering on. Not just men - women too.
(Women make good soldiers - think Joan of Arc)
If you feel like you're in a trench and life is trench warfare,
as in WW1 just remember this: WW1 accomplished A LOT !!
The West regained, took over, the Holy Land for the first time
since the Crusades, which ended ruffly around 1200.
Between those two points (1200 and 1918)
the Christian West made INFINITE progress compared to the Moslem world
the water-treading world of Moslem darkness. ...
Keep soldiering on. Not just men - women too.
(Women make good soldiers - think Joan of Arc)
If you feel like you're in a trench and life is trench warfare,
as in WW1 just remember this: WW1 accomplished A LOT !!
The West regained, took over, the Holy Land for the first time
since the Crusades, which ended ruffly around 1200.
Between those two points (1200 and 1918)
the Christian West made INFINITE progress compared to the Moslem world
the water-treading world of Moslem darkness. ...
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