OBEDIENCE FACTOR

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ALOHA FAMILY & FRIENDS,  Beloved of God,  John 3:16

OBEDIENCE FACTOR,    “WORTH CONSIDERING”   2/26/20  by Ken<><

Today’s Scripture   (Across my desk this morning.)
“…A man will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words…”  (Proverbs 12:14, AMP)

The Power of “I Am”
Whether you realize it or not, all through the day the power of “I am” is at work in your life, for whatever follows those two simple words will always come looking for you. When you say, “I am so unlucky,” you’re inviting disappointments. “I am so overweight.” Calories come looking for you. It’s as though you’re giving it permission to be in your life. That’s why you have to be careful what follows the “I am” and not wield its power against you.

The good news is, you get to choose what follows the “I am.” Get up in the morning and invite good things into your life. “I am blessed. I am strong. I am talented. I am wise. I am disciplined. I am focused. I am prosperous.” When you talk like that, talent gets summoned by Almighty God: “Go find that person.” Health, strength, abundance, and discipline start heading your way, and it costs you nothing!

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You that my words have creative power, and I can use the power of ‘I am’ to become who You say I am. Thank You that You call me a masterpiece and Your treasured possession. I will use my words to invite good things into my life. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Ken’s Thoughts:
When I started reading this, this morning, I thought the devotion was going towards the wonderful  name of God “I AM. ” Our Creator God whose, one of many, names is “I AM” who lives in an eternal dimension where time does not exist.  The Word of God, spoke through Jesus three times in John 8 using this name.  The 1611 translators did not catch the meaning so added the word (he) which is not in the Greek.  Read John 8 and see if you can find “I AM” 3 times.  In the above message that I received there is also a key word missing, the word obedience. Jesus clearly told the Religious Leaders that in their disobedience they were LOST.   God’s, born from above, kids who are truly making Christ Jesus Lord are all in the school of obedience.  The same one that Jesus went through in learning obedience.  If you are one of God’s kids and not learning obedience then you are under judgment like Paul teaches:  “That [careless and unworthy participation] is the reason why many among you are weak and sick, and a number sleep [in death]. 31 But if we evaluated and judged ourselves honestly [recognizing our shortcomings and correcting our behavior], we would not be judged. 32 But when we [fall short and] are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined [by undergoing His correction] so that we will not be condemned [to eternal punishment] along with the world.  1 Cor.11:23-34.”      And in in Hebrews,  the teaching is: ” Now if you are exempt from correction and without discipline, in which all [of God’s children] share, then you are illegitimate children and not sons [at all]. 9 Moreover, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we submitted and respected them [for training us]; shall we not much more willingly submit to the Father of [a] spirits, and live [by learning from His discipline]? 10 For our earthly fathers disciplined us for only a short time as seemed best to them; but He disciplines us for our good, so that we may share His holiness. 11 For the time being no discipline brings joy, but seems sad and painful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness [right standing with God and a lifestyle and attitude that seeks conformity to God’s will and purpose]. Heb. 12:8-12.  AMP”      Also concerning Jesus:  “7 In the days of His earthly life, Jesus offered up both [specific] petitions and [urgent] supplications [for that which He needed] with fervent crying and tears to the One who was [always] able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverent submission toward God [His sinlessness and His unfailing determination to do the Father’s will]. 8 Although He was a Son [who had never been disobedient to the Father], He learned [active, special] obedience through what He suffered. 9 And having been made perfect [uniquely equipped and prepared as Savior and retaining His integrity amid opposition], He became the source of eternal salvation [an eternal inheritance] to all those who obey Him,”   Heb.5:7-9 

So don’t expect blessings or a pat on the head unless you are getting GOOD GRADES in God’s school of teaching us Faith, Love, Obedience and Humility. 


Yours in HIS great love and wonderful grace and mercy, Ken<><   www.Trinity-Aloha.org

There is but one Church of Christ Jesus
And all who truly Love & Obey HIM are members.




A vaccine for the coronavirus is on track to be ready for human trials sooner than anticipated, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases head Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Tuesday.

When Believers Gather in true unity and  Prayer, ‘Everything Changes’: Collegiate Day of Prayer Set for Thursday,  College students across the country will be uniting in prayer this Thursday. worthybrief@worthynetwork.com

PEACE, END OF THIS AGE

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PEACE,  END OF THIS AGE. “WORTH CONSIDERING” 2/25/20   by Ken Smith
    
Today’s Scripture    (Across my desk this morning.)
“…Be still, and know that I am God!…”  (Psalm 46:10, NLT)

Stay at Peace
It’s easy to live frustrated because somebody is not doing what we want, discouraged because of a disappointment, upset because our dreams haven’t come to pass. But God doesn’t remove every frustration. He doesn’t change every person we don’t like or take away everything that’s bothering us. When He says, “Be still and know that I am God,” this implies that if we’re not still, if we’re upset, frustrated, and worried, we’re not going to know that He is God. Most of the time when we’re frustrated, we’re trying to change things that only God can change. We’re trying to be God and fix things over which we have no control. You can’t make people do what’s right or make yourself get well. If you’re trying to control everything, you’re going to be frustrated. Do what you can, then turn it over to God and let Him take care of the rest. Stay at peace, knowing He’s in control.

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You that I can be still and know that You are God. Help me to stop trying to change what only You can change and stop trying to fix things over which I have no control. I declare that I’m going to stay in peace and know that You are in control. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Ken’s Thoughts:
The primary reason for our Creation is to give us the opportunity to choose love and righteousness and light over sin and darkness and then to bring glory to God in our love for HIM.  It was extremely costly for our Creator to make this choice available to us.  Jesus was the first to make it though our fallen world into God’s Glory and presence.   And HE has also provided the way for us to follow HIM into truly becoming the children of God.  Our Great Creator is well aware that we were born dead of Adam which was not our fault.  So HE has provided a way through Christ Jesus for us to be born again from above, John 3.   And not only that but also to be given the Grace or Power by God to overcome the world.  Romans 8 if we will decide to learn to use it.

You see, it all works by faith.  It is like a road map.  I once used a road map to go from New York to go home to Eugene, Oregon.  I would have easily been lost without one and never made it home.  There were so many choices to make each day.  Any one of them could have taken me miles out of the way.  And some even could have been a dead end with no way to get turned around in my 27 foot R.V.   So the New Testament is our Road Map and not the folks on the side of the road.  If you listen to them you can get into all kinds of alley ways and dead ends.  Start with the Gospel (Good News) of John, then ACTS and then Romans and you will find most of the good markers for finding your way home.  But make the New Testament your only Road Map as that is why it was giving to us through our Creator’s First Born Son and HIS Prophets.  Adam is also a son but was created from the dust.  But Jesus was born of man as body, soul and spirit in perfection.  And HE became the perfect guide and salvation for us all.  In Adam all died so also in Christ Jesus all shall be made alive.  “21 For since [it was] by a man that death came [into the world], it is also by a Man that the resurrection of the dead has come. 22 For just as [a]in Adam all die, so also [b]in Christ all will be made alive. 23 But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then those who are Christ’s [own will be resurrected with incorruptible, immortal bodies] at His coming.”  1 Cor.15:21-23.   So are you in Christ Jesus and are you on the road home to becoming like HIM?  Then you can walk through this crazy sinful world in PEACE.  Jesus said, “I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding.] John 16:33.

Yours in HIS great love and wonderful grace and mercy,  Ken<><   www.Trinity-Aloha.org

There is but one Church of Christ Jesus
And all who truly LOVE & TRUST Him are members.


Around the World     worthybrief@worthynetwork.com
World must prepare for potential COVID-19 pandemic says WHO,  World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom on Monday told countries to brace for a ‘potential pandemic’ of COVID-19.  Coronavirus Containment Window Shrinking As Virus Spreads to More Countries.  Canada’s border measures to guard the country against incoming cases of the novel coronavirus, or COVID−19, will likely become less effective as transmission of the virus spreads to more countries outside of Canada, the country’s chief medical officer Dr. Theresa Tam said Monday.  Wall Street plunges on fears of coronavirus pandemic.  The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average on Monday suffered their biggest one-day percentage losses in two years after a surge in coronavirus cases outside China fanned worries about the global economic impact of a potential pandemic.

We have a prophetic “anchor”…a fundamental sign, missing throughout all of Church history, until our day. This sign is the rebirth of Israel as a nation. Many of the OT prophets foresaw the in-gathering of the Jewish people to their ancient homeland in the latter days. [Jeremiah 30; Isaiah 43:5-6; Amos 9:14-15; and many others]. Isaiah prophesied the nation’s rebirth in a single rhetorical question, “Can a nation be born in a day?” [ Isaiah 66:8]. One hundred years ago Israel, (then called “Palestine” by the Romans, as an insult to the Jews), was a barren, sparsely inhabited province in the Ottoman empire, and Jerusalem was hardly ever mentioned in conversation unless someone was reading scripture. Today, Israel is a thriving resurrected nation, reclaimed from desolation, established in one single day, (May 14, 1948), and Jerusalem is in virtually every daily newspaper, the subject of intense controversy throughout the civilized world. This one sign assures us that we are really and truly living at the end of this age of the Gentiles.  Luke 21:36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.    I have a paper on all this if interested:    Ken@Trinity-Aloha.org

LIFE, ABUNDANT

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LIFE,   ABUNDANT   “WORTH CONSIDERING”     2/24/20,     By Ken Smith   www.Trinity-Aloha.org
   
Today’s Scripture (Across my desk this morning.)
“…There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears…”   (Philippians 1:6, MSG)

A Flourishing Finish
How you start is not important. Don’t let what you think is a disadvantage or a bad break cause you to say, “If I’d had a better childhood, if I had more support, if I didn’t have this dysfunction, I could do something great.” That’s where you started, but that’s not where you’re going to finish. The beginning doesn’t determine your destiny.

The apostle Paul did not say that God will bring you “to a defeated finish,” “an unfair finish,” “a lonely finish,” or a “bankrupt finish.” God has a victorious finish, an abundant finish, “a flourishing finish.” When those thoughts tell you, “It’s never going to work out. You have too many disadvantages,” let those lies go in one ear and out the other. God has established the end, and He loves to take people who start with the odds against them and shine down His favor, give them breaks, increase them, and cause them to do extraordinary things.”

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You that Your plans for me are for good. I may not understand everything along the way, and it may not have been fair, but I’m not going to live worried, upset, or discouraged. I know You’re bringing me to a flourishing finish. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Ken’s Thoughts,
What a wonderful opportunity!!!   You mean that the Bible teaches that I don’t have to put up with this sorry sinful nature that I inherited from GGGGrand-daddy Adam?   You tell me that the Holy Word of God offers me an opportunity for a new beginning for a righteous life without sin and the hangover of guilt!   That I can truly be a brand new person in Christ Jesus?  That I can really truly be delivered from the oppression’s, obsessions and possessions of this world if I allow Christ Jesus through the Holy Spirit to become my LORD and allow myself to become fully obedient to HIM, WOW!!!   Not only that but with other true believers I can also learn to do what Christ Jesus did while HE was with us on Planet Earth?  And I can still cancel the agreement at any time?

So what is the problem, seems this is the deal of a life time????

The problem is that there are many demonic deceptions that say they are of Christ Jesus but are not.   Paul taught us that if there was no real power, to go some place else.  “ But understand this, that in the last days dangerous times [of great stress and trouble] will come [difficult days that will be hard to bear]. 2 For people will be lovers of self [narcissistic, self-focused], lovers of money [impelled by greed], boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy and profane, 3 [and they will be] unloving [devoid of natural human affection, calloused and inhumane], irreconcilable, malicious gossips, devoid of self-control [intemperate, immoral], brutal, haters of good, 4 traitors, reckless, conceited, lovers of [sensual] pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 holding to a form of [outward] godliness (religion), although they have denied its power [for their conduct nullifies their claim of faith].”  
 2 Tim.3     A.D. 66   (Just 4 years prior to Emperor Titus booting all of the Jews out of all of Israel.)

Another issue is that most so called Christians believe it is OK to agree to disagree but have not really taken the unity of what Jesus prayed in John 17 to heart.  And in fact have traded emotions and traditions for God’s Truth as they do not know the Holy Scriptures in context for finding God’s Truth.  God’s Truth is made available to only those who really want it as a guide for their life.  It is hidden from those who want to built their own little kingdoms or to just be an actor, a hypocrite as Jesus taught:

“They worship Me in vain [their worship is meaningless and worthless, a pretense], Teaching the precepts of men as doctrines [giving their traditions equal weight with the Scriptures].”  Mark 7:7

Actually to make the change to being spiritually alive and at light speed is to really be willing to allow the Holy Spirit through God’s power or grace to change us into being like Jesus.  But if your motive is only to escape the judgment that must come it really won’t work very well   We all know that what we have sown, that shall we reap and that what goes around will come around.  Except that there is repentance, restitution, faith, forgiveness and a total change of direction.  A totally basic change from being drawn into the darkness of this world to totally seeking God’s Truth & Light you may not make it.   Check it out, read: Rev. 3:13-22,   Got to be an overcomer to make it in spite of all the nice songs to the contrary. 

We all have had a Bad beginning and especially, “the preacher’s kids.”  But there are no excuses that will stand in not taking God up on HIS really great and loving offer to allow us to have a new beginning.   A new start in eternal life at any time in this life that we would like to start over.  What a lot of real love and trust HE is offering to us as the children of Adam.  The choice to become really alive and live eternally with our Loving Creator.

Yours, in His great love and wonderful grace and mercy, Ken<>< www.Trinity-Aloha.org
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OBEDIENCE (2)

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OBEDIENCE  2/21/20  by   Ken Smith,   (Write a report on why this is important and share?)
 
18 Therefore as by the offence of one (Adam) judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one (Jesus) the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.  19 For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.  20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: Rom.5:

26 But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:
Rom.16

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; 2 Cor.10:5

4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)  5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;  6 And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. 2  Cor.10

Though he were a Son, yet learned He obedience by the things which He suffered; Heb.5:8

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.
1 Pet. 1:2

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: …  Rom.13:1-7

8 The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.  9 For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.  10 When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.  Matt. 8:8-10

Then cometh the end, when he (Jesus) shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when He (Jesus) shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.  1 Cor.15:24

Apostle Paul wrote:  “These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.”  Titus 2:15

So where is your school for learning obedience to Christ Jesus as LORD?

Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.  Psalm 127:1    20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:  21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.  22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, Rom. 1:20-22

OBEDIENCE

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OBEDIENCE,   “WORTH CONSIDERING”   2/21/20    By Ken Smith  
    
Today’s Scripture    (In my mailbox this morning.)
“…Water will gush forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert…”  (Isaiah 35:6,)

Out of Season
There are times when things aren’t going your way, business is down, the medical report isn’t good. It’s not your season. The good news is that God specializes in doing things out of season. He doesn’t wait for the perfect circumstances to line up, for you to have the training, for the right people to believe in you. He does things unexpectedly. He’ll make water pour out in your dry places and cause you to blossom out of season. What happened? God blessed you out of season.

Do you feel out of season as though you’re stuck in some area? Stay encouraged. God has you in the palms of His hands. Get ready for an “out of season” blessing, for an “it’s beyond my imagination” healing, for an “it doesn’t make sense” promotion. God is about to do something unusual, something that’s bigger than you’ve dreamed, where you’re going to say, “Wow, God! I didn’t see that coming!”

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You that You are not limited by seasons or the right conditions to be in place in order for You to do what You want. Thank You that You’re always working behind the scenes on my behalf. I believe that You will bless me out of season. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Ken’s Thoughts:
In my life time I have had both good and bad times, mostly learning what not to do.  But I have never missed a meal unless I wanted to.  Even during the great depression one of my friends father owned a bakery and another the bus line so even as a kid we ate good and had free rides.  But it is not about the stuff, it is about the heart.  Now at 87 my house (body) is getting older…  Last night was tough getting through and the door into eternity is not far away but my heart of hearts is set on Jesus as the WAY, TRUTH & THE LIGHT and I have no fear at all.  Just getting ready for a long beautiful vacation in light.   

Isaiah wrote about this some thousands of years ago.  He wrote:   16 Therefore thus says the Lord God, Behold, I am laying in Zion for a foundation a Stone, a tested Stone, a precious Cornerstone of sure foundation; he who believes (trusts in, relies on, and adheres to that Stone) will not [b]be ashamed or give way or hasten away [in sudden panic]. 17 I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the plummet; and hail will sweep away the refuge of lies, and waters will overwhelm the hiding place (the shelter). Isa.28:16-17 And Jesus used this scripture to be about Himself: 42 Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes?  Matt.41-43 And apostle Paul goes even further:   And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; Eph. 2:20.

So in our life time if we truly trust Jesus as the corner stone of our existence and learn to become truly obedient.  If we allow HIM to restore us, through the Holy Spirit, to our original God created design in Adam before the fall, We shall enjoy an eternity in righteousness living in light with our Creator and finding ourselves in HIS Image and Likeness as did Jesus.   But obedience is one key of many, the disobedient will not be allowed entry.  So have you been to HIS school to learn obedience?  We each are given a special school of obedience.  But it is up to us whether we attend classes or not.  

Yours, in HIS great love and wonderful grace and mercy, Ken<>< www.Trinity-Aloha.org

“The only right a Christian has is the right to give up his rights.”  – Oswald Chambers

“If Jesus ever commanded us to do something that He was unable to equip us to accomplish, He would be a liar. And if we make our own inability a stumbling block or an excuse not to be obedient, it means that we are telling God that there is something which He has not yet taken into account.” – Oswald Chambers

“A person repents when he comes to the place where he discovers that the  will of God is the government of his life and the glory of God is the reason for his life. He only has repented who has changed his mind about his reason for being.” – Paris Reidhead

“Ministers often preach about the Gospel instead of preaching the Gospel. They often preach about sinners instead of preaching to them.” – Charles Finney



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HEART (clean)

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HEART (clean)   “WORTH CONSIDERING”  2/20/20  by Ken<><   www.Trinity-Aloha.org

Today’s Scripture
For I acknowledge my transgressions…Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts” Ps. 51.3,6

Have a Clean Heart   (Received in my email this morning.)
Psalm 51 is a prayer of repentance in which David acknowledged a sin he had covered up. His first step was to accept responsibility. You can’t overcome what you don’t confront—a hidden addiction, a failure, a hurt. When you hide things, it’s going to eat away at you like a poison. David went on to say that God requires truth in our inner parts. You can’t pretend and have God’s blessing at the same time.

If you’re covering things up, it’s not going to magically go away. When you come to God and ask for His forgiveness and mercy, He’ll begin to restore and put you back on the path to your destiny. David says, “Create in me a clean heart, O God. Restore to me the joy of my salvation.” He got it out in the open and asked for forgiveness—that was the turning point. God forgave and restored him, and David went on to do great things.

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You for Your unfailing love and great compassion that blots out the stain of my sins. Thank You that I can come to You for forgiveness and mercy and truth in my heart. I ask for a clean heart and to walk in the joy of my salvation. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Ken’s Thoughts,
This is so very true and so needed in the church today…  The church is so organized today that folks are afraid to make any ripples,  even in the Holy Spirit.  The world sees this as hypocrisy and the church wonders why the world does not want to come in out of the rain.  And even in the Church when there is a conflict between Tradition and Bible, the Church often adjusts the Bible to support their traditions.  We want to go with what feels good and make us look good rather than submit to the obvious simplicity of what is the context of TRUTH is in the teachings of the New Testament.   It is unfortunate that we have so few of the original letters that were written but what we do have is very illuminating as to God’s Truth.

When I first became a Christian I attended a church all of us with the same Scofield Bible.  The pastor would just give us the page number to turn it.  It was very convenient and efficient.  Only problem was that the doctrine that was supported left out all of the time dimension conditional scriptures that made us responsible for our own actions.   That in our time dimension the Great Creator had giving us free will so that our decisions were personal.  So for 13 years I really thought that I was one of the Elect due to God’s choice.  A lot of spiritual pride was captivated by that assumption.  But in 1968 I found out that in God’s dimension that HE also has absolute foreknowledge of what I will decided to do and will extend grace as needed when I am headed in the right direction.  That my decisions are mine, in time, only that GOD, because of HIS foreknowledge, had woven those decisions into HIS eternity before I had made them.  That is why the answers to prayers are on the way even before we pray.  The reason for this is to sort out the obedient hearts from the rebellious in a place where less damage would be done.  God had to give us free will to be able to love as HE wants us to learn to LOVE for knowing HIM is love.  Without Love you can not know God. and you can not fulfill HIS vision to become in HIS image and likeness like Jesus did.  Jesus was the first man to ever become in the image and likeness of our Creator.   And HE has opened the door for any one else who would like to follow in HIS steps to become in the Image and Likeness of God.  He is the first to be born of many brethren.  Problem is, we have to get real about to our weaknesses and find GOD’S grace to overcome as in Romans 8.  And many of us are fat and lazy and like things the way they are.  Or we are on a quest for bigger and better in the shape of this world which is soon to be headed for recycling at the end of this time of testing & decision, Rev.20.  So God’s design for this world is to give us a choice that will ultimately make us into HIS image and likeness to live with HIM.  Or it will send our eternal soul, without body, into a very lonely black eternity where God does not choose to exist.  He has given each of us a life time with a temporary body in which to decide. 

Yours, In HIS great love and wonderful grace and mercy, Ken<>< www.Trinity-Aloha.org

There is but one Church of Christ Jesus and
All who truly Love and Obey HIM are members


Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. Phil. 4:11.    Charles Swindoll wrote about these men who bring in animals from Africa for American zoos. They say that one of the hardest animals to catch there is the ringtailed monkey. For the Zulus of that continent, however, it’s simple. They’ve been catching this agile little animal with ease for years.     The method the Zulus use is based on knowledge of the animal. Their trap is nothing more than a melon growing on a vine. The seeds of this melon are a favorite of the monkey. Knowing this, the Zulus simply cut a hole in the melon, just large enough for the monkey to insert his hand to reach the seeds inside. The monkey will stick his hand in, grab as many seeds as he can, then start to withdraw it. This he cannot do. His fist is now larger than the hole. The monkey will pull and tug, screech and fight the melon for hours. But he can’t get free of the trap unless he gives up the seeds, which he refuses to do. Meanwhile, the Zulus sneak up and nab him.     There’s a pretty clear moral to this story, wouldn’t you say? If we really want to be free, we must let go of the things we love. The more we hold on to our earthly possessions, the more frustrated we will get and eventually, we will be entrapped.  From:  worthybrief@worthynetwork.com

WORDS

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WORDS,   “WORTH CONSIDERING, 02/19/20   By Ken<><   www.Trinity-Aloha.org
   
Today’s Scripture   (In my mail box this morning.)
“…The tongue is a small thing, but what enormous damage it can do. A great forest can be set on fire by one tiny spark. And the tongue is a flame of fire…”  (James 3:5–6, TLB)

Start Some Good Fires
We need to realize that God hears what we say every day. He hears us when we bless people, when we compliment and encourage them, and when we push them forward. He hears when we criticize and stir up trouble. The prophet Isaiah said that we will eat the fruit of our words. If you sow disrespect, sarcasm, discord, and judgment, you’re going to reap those things. But when you sow kindness, encouragement, and mercy, that’s what you’re going to reap.

James said that our tongue is like a fire, and one spark can set a whole forest on fire. One word can start a major problem or a major blessing. You can start some good fires. Ignite dreams, ignite hope, ignite passion. Your words can put people on their feet, breathe new life into their dreams. Don’t be a part of the problem, be a part of the solution. Be a lifter, be an encourager, be a healer.

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You for the people You have placed in my life. I want to love them like You do. Help me to use my words to start some good fires. I believe that You are making me into a lifter, an encourager, a healer. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Ken’s Thoughts.
We have all heard that the pen is mightier than the sword.  And I have personally seen the Word of God in the Holy Spirit transform many many lives during my life time to become more like Jesus.  So whether the Word is spoken or written if it is God’s Truth it will accomplish what it is sent to do.  So what seems to be the problem.  What is causing the mess and pain that is in the world today and that even exists in denominations, thousands of factions not reading John 17. 

There are many ways in which the enemy seeks to bury the Word of God so that it can not go forward and accomplish what it is intended to do. 

1.    Just simply unbelief, we have judged God’s Truth to be secondary in our lives to other things.   We don’t seek first the Kingdom of God and HIS righteousness before things.
2.    We tend to try to modify God’s Truth to say what we want it to say to support our sin.
3.    Many feel it is the responsibility of others to share God’s Truth and not a personal responsibility.  But the Glory that we bring to Jesus are those whom we bring with us.
4.    We decide that it does not work because some try to use our old Adamic  flesh nature to minister it in our own power and for our own good.  We seek to bask in God’s Glory.
5.    We use it to gather souls to us rather than to Jesus as LORD.   And the list is really very long.  We are so good at being led astray by Bible thumpers making a name for themselves.   Each one of us needs to know the Bible for ourselves, line upon line…..  Isa. 28

So what does the Bible say about God’s Word?

But he (Jesus) answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.  Matt.4:4.  (You have been)  Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.  Mark 7:13.   And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.  Luke 4:4.    And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it. Luke 8:21.   For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. John3:34.   He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God. John 8:47.   And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.  Acts 4:31   And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. Acts 6:7.    Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.  Acts 13:46.   So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.  Rom 10:17.   For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.1 Cor.4:20   Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Eph.5:6.    For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe. 1 Thess.2:13   For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.  Heb.4:12   But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. 1 John2:5    And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.  Rev,19:13    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.  Rev.22:19.

RE: Scripture:     And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.  Luke 24:27    Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. John5:39.   These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.  Acts 17:11   And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.  16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:  17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.  2 Tim.3:15

Yours, in HIS great love and wonderful Grace & Mercy, Ken<><   www.Trinity-Aloha.org


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ROOTS

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ROOTS, “WORTH CONSIDERING” 02/18/2020, by Ken<>< www.Trinity-Aloha.org.
    
Today’s Scripture       (In my mail box this morning.)
“…You can’t find firm footing in a swamp, but life rooted in God stands firm.”  Prov.12:3

Have Deep Roots
When the ground is saturated, even a big sturdy oak tree with an extensive root system that extends beyond its canopy can be blown over by high winds. That’s because most of its roots are less than twelve inches deep and don’t have anything to anchor to.

It’s the same principle in life. We all have things that come against us—a medical issue, a business downturn, a child gets in trouble. What’s going to determine whether or not you stand strong and outlast these storms is the depth of your roots. The reason some people are always upset, offended, and discouraged is that they only have surface roots. They’re moved by what somebody said or did or something unfair. They’re always being tossed to and fro. But when you have deep roots, when you know that God is in control, you’re not moved by what doesn’t go your way. The winds may blow, but you’re still standing.

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You for giving me the promise that because my roots are in You, I will not be moved. Help me to sink my roots of faith deeper in You and trust in Your faithfulness. I declare that I am strong in You and in the power of Your might. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Ken’s Thoughts:
My great aunt Tilly was full of Great Depression Kentucky sayings….  One was, “A rolling stone gathers no moss.”  As a little kid I would always think, “Why would anyone want to have moss on them.  I got the part ok about me being a rolling stone, ( I was perpetual motion) even good Bible Eph.4:11-16 but I never made that connection.  But as I got older, one day, when she was rolling that stone out again, I did ask her.  “What do you want moss for???”  And she looked at me with great surprise, “Why green moss is money.”  Another facet of the Great Depression.  But then it seems our society has become one big bunch of rolling stones.  Rolling with the tides of events both good and bad.  My grand daughter Jasmin who was living with us ask if she could have a few friends over for a graduation party.  I said sure.  It got around school and my wife and I got home late that evening and there was about 150 kids in our home.  I had to play policeman until the last one left.  I asked Jasmine about it and she said that she had only invited about 6 people to come…..

So to the subject at hand, In the 70’s with the hippie ministry, we had that same rolling stone itus and had to preach much on letting your roots down in the Holy Spirit and if the Holy Spirit want’s to move you, HE will move you roots and all.  But to not get fearful of responsibilities in the Lord as they do make us grow in the LORD and give us a lot more situations in which to learn to be Holy.  That the LORD is responsible for both open and closed doors.  That we need to grow in faith so that we don’t back down due to fear when the LORD opens a new way in our lives to touch the unsaved for HIM.

Fell asleep in my chair this evening after I got home from Physical Therapy and doing some errands.  Wife Sue came home with hot pizza from Costco but did not feel to wake me up.  I woke up at 7 thinking I got a lot to do today.  Got my trip together went into the kitchen and noticed it was dark outside????  7AM should be light, then I realized it was 7 PM and I still had the night to sleep.  Life can be like that unless we have the sure anchor of Christ Jesus in our lives and stay really close to HIM and the Kingdom.  So much of what we fear, is only fear itself.  We so need to keep our eyes on HIS HOLY light to make it into HIS safe harbor.

And we really do need to take care to sort out our fears.   Much of the time the enemy will make up lies in our mind that when we go for the lies it brings us into fear and we find ourselves manipulated by that fear into saying and doing things that really have no real substance in fact.   We get disorientated as to what is black and what is white and if we make decisions based upon those lies it will usually cause us and others a lot of pain, grief and healing time.  For example we think the stuff we have or have saved is our security?  Actually over ½ the world now has lost their stuff through conflicts.  The stuff did not save them.  And even sometime in trying to save their stuff may cause them to be in more danger.  So if the stuff starts having you rather than you having the stuff in the LORD you might find yourself making poor decisions in order to protect your stuff and end up in a painful situation.  Actually our only security is in our LORD,    Psalms 23

Yours, in HIS great love and wonderful grace and mercy, Ken<>< www.Trinity-Aloha.org


worthybrief@worthynetwork.com  (Came in today and tied in with the lesson.)
Psalm 27:4-5 One thing I have desired of the Lord, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord, And to inquire in His temple. For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; In the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock.  The world these days is full of bad news, with the coronavirus outbreak, tensions throughout the Middle East, and the natural disasters that continue to take place. It’s a time of trouble all right, and for us believers, it may sometimes be hard to believe – but it never is as bad as it seems. Let me illustrate with a joke I like to share with my messages.  Way out west (in America, of course), a cowboy is driving down a road, his dog riding in the back of his pickup truck, his faithful horse in the trailer behind. As he takes a curve on the highway he suddenly loses control of the vehicle and has a terrible accident.  Sometime later, a State Police officer comes on the scene. A great lover of animals, the officer’s attention is first drawn to the horse. Realizing the serious nature of its injuries, he draws his service revolver and puts the animal out of its misery. Then walking around the accident he finds the dog, also critically wounded, and whining miserably in pain. This grips his heart and he quickly ends the dog’s suffering as well.  Finally, the police officer locates the cowboy, who has suffered multiple fractures and can barely breathe. “Hey, are you okay?”, he says.  The cowboy takes one look at the smoking gun in the trooper’s hand and quickly replies, with unexpected energy, “Never felt better!”  We are pilgrims in this dangerous world, which will wound us at times so badly it will seem unbearable – yet we have this promise from God, “in the time of trouble He will hide me”.  Our true life for us as believers is hidden in Him.  So when the world approaches us with a smoking gun, ready to put us out of our misery, perhaps we can find a supernatural strength, and simply say,  never felt better!”  
 

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PEACE

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PEACE     2/17/20   “Worth Considering”   By Ken Smith: Ken@Trinity-Aloha.org
    
Today’s Scripture (From my mail this morning.)
“…Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”(Matthew 5:9, NIV)

Be a Peacemaker
It’s easy think, If my coworker wasn’t so disrespectful, I wouldn’t argue. No, you have to be the bigger person. Just because they’re doing wrong doesn’t mean you have to engage. That’s the enemy baiting you, saying, “Argue, fight, set the record straight, prove you’re right.” Don’t take the bait. It takes a mature person to overlook an insult and say, “No, I’m staying in peace.”

Jesus didn’t say, “Blessed are those who are right.” For the sake of peace, sometimes you have to let the other person think they’re right, even when you know they’re wrong. We think, I’m right, and I’m going to prove it and win this fight. Can we tell you that being right is overrated? You can win every battle, prove your points, but your relationships are being damaged. Put your ego down and let them be right even though you think you’re right. Be a peacemaker and learn to shake it off and move on.

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You for the promise of blessedness when I take the high road and am a peacemaker. Give me wisdom to know when to keep my mouth closed and overlook something that bothers me. I believe that walking in peace is Your will for me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Ken’s Thoughts,
One night near Christmas Ken Kesey’s farm, (past the Grateful Dead time about 1968-9) Ken and I were talking about the need for peace in the world.  His wife, Faith, was a devoted Christian.  But Ken was still Ken and about 3 years younger then me.  We had met through our boys going to school together and I found myself on a mission from God to help try to get Ken and his band saved if possible.  So as we were walking by the big barn one early evening,  looking at the stars starting to shine, and talking about world piece and I was bringing up Bible verses as seemed appropriate.  Ken stopped me, and said,   “Yes, and I know there will be no real peace until the Prince of Peace Returns.”  You could have knocked me over with a feather.  Under that hard, worn, hippy shell, was a real living soul.  I really don’t know if Ken ever made his peace with God through Christ Jesus as Lord but I sure hope so.

But really the only peace that we can ever hope to experience in this world is the peace that we can have with our Creator through Christ Jesus as our LORD.  Even in the present day church of believers there is a hidden denominational war going on.  And there is a quest for power and authority war going on along with wars within families.  We are so prone to agree to disagree that each soul tends to be a private island.  And all of this in spite of our LORD’S crying prayer for absolute unity.  We will put out ton’s of energy to defend our turf but very little to find loving unity in God’s Truth in Love.  Seems that today no denomination has any exploring room to consider what the other denomination has found to be of interest.  So if no one will lovingly talk to each other how can we every expect to come into a Jesus, John 17 perfect unity.  Personally I believe this must happen before the Church of Christ Jesus can expect to go home.   It would seem that of the thousands of denominations there should be an effort for God’s Truth and Love in Unity.   We do see some unification due to a falling away.  An effort to maintain the existing structures or to destroy sections of the Bible like Romans chapter one in order to be more OK and inclusive of sins that God has forbidden.

So really, for the most part, we can expect to find God Peace only in our own hearts because of Christ Jesus and the ministry of the Holy Spirit.   And out of that place to go out seeking other to join with us in HIS peace on HIS terms.  The way to eternal life is very narrow and not many are going to find it.  But those who do should make every effort to come into a unity with God’s Holy Truth in LOVE.  God Truth must be found and confirmed by the Holy Scriptures in Context.  It can not be a matter of personal or a progressive interpretation.  God is the same, yesterday, today and forever so HIS Truth is also forever the same.  So for us to have peace with God it means to find and love HIS Truth.  Jesus teaches us that over and over in the New Testament and the same message is carried by the Holy Spirit through the Lord’s Disciples.

Christ Jesus came to make the Truth of God clear for us and to give us an example of how we should walk in that Truth.   It is God’s Truth alone that makes us aware of HIS Kingdom and how very much HE loves us.  But we can not violate HIS truth with lies and make it work for us.

James puts it this way:   From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?  2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.  3 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.  James 4:1-3

Jesus spends a lot of time on this in Matt.24-25, Mark 13 & Luke 21 and we may be headed into that time of great persecution in order to purify the Church.  When the Church is ready to go home there will also be a time of false peace, a great revival and the Church goes home in great love and great victory and power.  There are now very few nations in the world where there is little or no persecution.  We do now have the opportunity to walk in GOD’S TRUTH out by choice in LOVE but if not in HIS TRUTH then perhaps through persecution.  Great persecutions are already sweeping through China, India, Africa, Europe, Russia and the Middle East.  So either we share the Good News of the Gospel as we are supposed to in the Holy Spirit or the enemy is going to make it very difficult for us to survive.   Jesus came, “To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.” Luke 1:79.   “And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.”  John 3:19.  “I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.” John12:46 Paul puts it this way: “ And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.  12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.”  Rom. 13:11-13.

Yours in HIS great love and wonderful grace and mercy, Ken<>< www.Trinity-Aloha.org

There is but one Church of Christ Jesus and all
who truly Love and Obey HIM are members.

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OTHERS

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OTHERS,   “WORTH CONSIDERING”   2/14/20   By Ken Smith <><

Today’s Scripture   (Across my desk this morning.)
“…Love your neighbor as yourself.”  (Matthew 22:39, NIV)

Love Yourself
Jesus said that if you don’t love yourself in a healthy way, you will never be able to love others in the way that you should. This is why some people don’t have good relationships. If you don’t get along with yourself, you’ll never get along with others. We all have weaknesses, shortcomings, and things that we wish were different. But if you see yourself as less than, not talented, and not valuable, you will become exactly that. If you feel unattractive on the inside, you will convey feelings of unattractiveness. That’s going to push people away. You carry yourself the way you see yourself.

People see you the way you see yourself. Perhaps if you quit focusing on your flaws and start loving yourself in a healthy way, being proud of who God made you to be, then as you send out these different messages, it’s going to bring new opportunities, new relationships, and new levels of God’s favor.

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You for uniquely designing me with gifts, talents, and abilities to enjoy life and accomplish Your will. Help me to love myself with all my weaknesses, shortcomings, and things I wish were different. I celebrate who I am. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Ken’s Thoughts:
Right to the heart of our existence.   To go from “Me, My, Mine in Adam,   to you, please take the piece of cake “that I had my eyes on.”  Or I am really happy for you, that is really a great looking new car.  Or please, do take the really plush chair by the fire, I am good over here.  There are so many places were we tend to want the very best for ourselves but in hypocrisy avoid being found out concerning our covetousness and self contentedness.  We so need God’s grace to win this battle.   I am reminded of a story about William Booth of the Salvation Army.  It was Christmas and he wanted to share with all those on the front lines in the ministry how he felt, and there were many all over the world.  So he prayed and came up with one word the would keep the cost down on Western Union which was the only way that some could be reached quickly and efficiently.  So he sent out the word. “OTHERS.”    And as Jesus came into our world we see such a wonderful expression and example of HIS  concern for “OTHERS” (US) which is beautifully shared with us even today.

Future Glory
20 “I do not pray for these alone [it is not for their sake only that I make this request], but also for [all] those who [will ever] believe and trust in Me through their message, 21 that they all may be one; just as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be one in Us, so that the world may believe [without any doubt] that You sent Me.  I have given to them the glory and honor which You have given Me, that they may be one, just as We are one; 23 I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfected and completed into one, so that the world may know [without any doubt] that You sent Me, and [that You] have loved them, just as You have loved Me. 24 Father, I desire that they also, whom You have given to Me [as Your gift to Me], may be with Me where I am, so that they may see My glory which You have given Me, because You loved Me before the foundation of the world.

25 “O just and righteous Father, although the world has not known You and has never acknowledged You [and the revelation of Your mercy], yet I have always known You; and these [believers] know [without any doubt] that You sent Me; 26 and I have made Your name known to them, and will continue to make it known, so that the love with which You have loved Me may be in them [overwhelming their heart], and I [may be] in them.”  John 17:22-26

And we all know what Jesus had to endure to keep this promise of HIS love to all of us who want it.  And it would be good to read the rest of HIS prayer as it will be answered and it will absolutely come to pass.

Fact is, that our Creator has had to endure the mess that humanity has made of HIS wonderful world just so we could learn to exercise our free will and to learn to love God, ourselves and each other.  Love can not exist without free will.  But wrong choices in free will can also be very destructive as we see all around us in the world today.  So “OTHERS” in HIS TRUTH IN UNITY & LOVE is how we start, in leaning how, to become like Jesus.  It is in Gen.1:36-37 that our Creator God spell out HIS ultimate VISION for us, (those of us who want to), to be changed into HIS IMAGE and LIKENESS.  And one great thing about our Creator, HE never changes HIS mind.  HIS absolute foreknowledge prevents the need for that.  So with “who so ever wills,”  HIS grace/power is there for us if we want to learn how to walk in it.  So repenting of sin, making Jesus LORD and loving others as you love your self is a good start towards leaning how to live in GOD’S future Kingdom of Righteousness.    Paul puts it this way in his letter to the Romans:

“But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart”—that is, the word [the message, the basis] of faith which we preach— 9 because if you acknowledge and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord [recognizing His power, authority, and majesty as God], and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart a person believes [in Christ as Savior] resulting in his justification [that is, being made righteous—being freed of the guilt of sin and made acceptable to God]; and with the mouth he acknowledges and confesses [his faith openly], resulting in and confirming [his] salvation. 11 For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes in Him [whoever adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Him] will not be disappointed [in his expectations].” 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Gentile; for the same Lord is Lord over all [of us], and [He is] abounding in riches (blessings) for all who call on Him [in faith and prayer]. 13 For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord [in prayer] will be saved.”  Rom. 10:8-13 AMP.

Yours, in HIS great Love and Wonderful Grace and Mercy, Ken<>< www.Trinity-Aloha.org

There is but one Church of Christ Jesus and all
who truly Love and Obey HIM are members.