Acts 26:16 - "But rise and stand on your feet; for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to make you a minister and a witness both of the things which you have seen and of the things which I will yet reveal to you."


Paul knew that King Agrippa's dad (King Agrippa I) was responsible at that time for the execution of James, one of the 12 disciples. Yet Paul made sure the truth was on trial, rather that His personal safety or self-esteem.
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People often feel strongly on the point, so I boiled it down to a quick poll.



And, a link to the poll:
https://www.city-data.com/forum/real-...ed-staged.html

John 1:16 - "And of his fulness have all we received and grace for grace."

Most Christians believe God can do anything but experience very little. They believe that God can release His power in answer to prayer, but whether something comes to pass or not depends on their performance (ie. being holy, speaking right, studying the word. tithing, avoiding strife, etc).

This view short-circuits God's power because their focus is on what they need to do instead...

Roughly 80 percent of millionaires in America are the first generation of their family to be rich. They didn’t inherit their wealth; they earned it.

https://www.cato.org/publications/co...real-1-percent

Keep in mind that 70% of the rich people lose their wealth by the second generation, and 90% by the 3rd.

http://time.com/money/3925308/rich-f...s-lose-wealth/

Having wealth means nothing when financial literacy is not passed down....

Gather around your computers or apps once again, because your favorite blogger is back with more Scattershooting for the masses. Spring is in the air, so be sure to spread peace, love, and spring..............without the allergies!

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Never mind not having much of a winter in North Texas. Spring, indeed, has sprungeth nigh and that brought some dangerous weather patterns with it. My lands, if you live in North Texas, did you see what's...