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To: The Black Community of Chicago, stop complaining about school closings.....

Black People of CHICAGO, I am tired of hearing you complain about schools closing. Perhaps with all the money you collectively donate to the COGIC, the Missionary Baptist Church, the AME / CME Church, etc., etc., THEY could get together and PURCHASE some of those BUILDINGS and START SCHOOLS..ijs, most of you aren't Catholic and use their schools, how about the churches you all belong to INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF THE COMMUNITY? Smh....

The new Pope has lost me...

Man, and I thought this pope would be alright...unfortunately, the pontiff's opinion does not line up with basic Biblical theological foundational truth....The Pope is quoted at saying that redemption can be recieved by doing "good works" (in this article). Without going on a theological diatribe about the works vs. faith argument; suffice to say that yes, our Christain faith should show (and is evidenced by) fruit (actions, works), but our salvation is in accepting the gift of the Gospel of the Kingdom, the repenting (turning) from Sin and letting Christ be the leader of our lives as opposed to sin and our own mind. Basic theology 101 here, sad to hear the Pope seems to be walking the fence on this Biblical truth. I'm just saying....

Progressives and the "Christian Left"...need to check their Theology...

The term "Progressive" as it is being presented in today's political environment is mutual exclusive and a polar opposite to "Biblical Christianity"....so it begins...ijs....

Author Timothy Kurek wrote a piece for the Huffington Post regarding the “Christian Left” as an answer for the “Christian Right.” I am sure in his opinion they are the antitheses of the Christian Right; yet from my observation they are every bit as bigoted and close minded as they accuse the Right of being.

Fact is; I understand that many well meaning Christians have legitimate problems with how the faith is presented and demonstrated by those in the Christian Right have been doing since the late 60’s; however, the Christian Left is not the answer. The answer for Christians is to be Biblically based in the doctrine and Holy Spirit led in the lifestyles. The Christian Left, a sinister deception, which has pulled in some well meaning Christians, who need to, as some on the RIGHT need to, understand where their politics contradicts what should be fundamental tenants of their professed faith.

The Beginning….

Christians being targeted in Iraq by Muslim Extremist...OK Liberal media and Moderate Muslims, can I here something from you?

So now that we have drawn down in Iraq, Christians are being targeted by Al Qaida and Al Qaida supporters. I have not heard the calls of condemnation I normally hear from the left whenever Muslims deal with discrimination in our country, nor am I hearing condemnation from those who are Islamic but moderate? I often see Christians here in the states coming to the defense of Islam and Muslims when their ideas are under attack, how about some reciprocation from them when CHRISTIAN PEOPLE are under attack? Just saying....original story: HERE

Spiritual re-birth should lead to Spiritual growth (message for the New Year)

I have come to a conclusion over the last year with conversations with Christians of the various types I come across, that conclusion being; that Christians – Believers (Followers of Christ Jesus) need to get past their denominational / theological / sectarian brainwashing teaching and / or indoctrination, and get to understanding the Gospel of the Kingdom of God, the essential message of Christ above and in spite of that indoctrination.

Seriously, I am glad I wasn’t raised in the “church” (That being the Catholic Church, the Protestant Church, the Orthodox Church, the Baptist Church, the Pentecostal Church, the Black Church, the White Church, the Evangelical Church, the Liberal Church, Church’s Fried Chicken, whatever church!), because people get waaayyyyy to caught up in their church’s traditions, dogma, theology, doctrine, politics, etc., etc. and quite often miss the point of scripture, and more importantly, they miss real relevant spiritual growth.

Further, I have found that many people have left the Christian faith and more importantly abandoned their relationship with Christ, because of some of the hurt that they have received from within the established traditions of the Christian faith. These are some of the issues that I will be addressing in this series, however the first issue I would like to deal with the “Unbelieving Believers” (An oxymoron that is painfully often a truism), is: “Spiritual re-birth should lead to Spiritual growth”.

People, if we call ourselves Christians, if we say we believe what is communicated in scripture, then SPIRITUAL GROWTH is something that we should be striving for. If we claim to be “Spiritually” reborn, then as with anything that is born, we should GROW, in this case: “Spiritually grow”.

There is a point where we should listen to the Spirit of God, the Spirit of God which is in those of us who profess to be followers of Christ. THIS IS NOT the same as “COMMON SENSE”. Anyone, believer or non believer can have “COMMON SENSE” (or not have it). Wisdom from the Spirit of God that is IN us is a gift to the Church from God, a gift that it seems many of us choose to squander.

1st Corinthians 3.16 communicates a serious truth which we as Christians should embrace: “Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of GOD DWELLETH IN YOU?” which is a reiteartion of Jesus’ own words in John 14.17: ““Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: BUT YE KNOW HIM; FOR HE DWELLETH WITH YOU, AND SHALL BE IN YOU” It appears that this is a concept that people who claim to follow Christ are avoiding. Why we are avoiding it? Perhaps some folks fear to leave their "religious" comfort zone, others may wish to rely purely on intellect and their own personal theologies, I am sure the reasons are many.

At any rate, if you are happy being religious and have no desire to try to grow spiritually, you can feel free to ignore my next question, that being; "If we are reborn spiritually, and the Spirit of God is in us, why are we not listening to God’s Spirit and / or following His leadings?I’ll leave it at that for now, feel free to comment.

For more on this topic, please read the book “Unbelieving Believers”available here:

 

As I said earlier...Rhode Island Bishop needs to have some consistancy...

...this outrage he has towards Rep. Kennedy has finally caught the attention of some of the abuse victims of various Catholic Clergy members, story HERE and I quote: ""He claims that it's important that we protect the unborn. But it's equally as important to protect those who have been born and those young children who have been raped and sodomized by clerics and priests. But yet he seems to protect those clerics," said Ruth Moore, of Hull, Mass."

Hey Bishop Tobin, and Catholic Clergy, how about some consistency?

Bishop Thomas Tobin suggest that Congressman Patrick Kennedy should consider leaving the Catholic faith because of his stance on abortion...I can go with that, rules is rules...So I guess all those priest who molested children should be ASKED TO LEAVE ALSO??? Just saying, consistency...STORY HERE

Christian RE-Education Online Bible Study

A few of the Facebook, Blog and internet Christian friends and my non-SHAZAM Powered Alter Ego: Richard Graves are going to have an online call in Bible "class" on Tuesday evenings from 7:30-8:30pm (CST) starting Sep 22nd (of course non-Christians and Seekers are welcome to call in). It will cover some of the subjects in my book "Unbelieving Believers", anybody else interested let me know and I'll e-mail you details. Also, if you don't have my book yet, you can purchase it directly from me for $15.00 (s/h included) by PayPal at richardgraves@live.com

It is time for Muslims to call out the ridiculousness that represents them...

Case in point, this woman: 

Lubna Hussein is facing a public flogging because of her "indecent" attitre...pants (and I thought the Pentecostals and fundamentalist Baptist were bad about this sort of thing).

I am all for freedom of religion throughout the world, but, I am from freedom of patriarchal torture more so. Muslims stay way to silent about this and other atrocities in Sudan yet are quick to criticize Israel and the US. To them I say, start with your own house. Just saying...

"Unbelieving Believers" the PAPERBACK, now available! Support your local aspiring author!

O.K. everyone, my PAPERBACK VERSION IS NOW AVAILABLE! Check out the book people, give me some feedback!

It has come to my attention that some folks are having problems ordering my new release if they try to PayPal pay, if you are so inclined to want a copy of the Paperback, you can PayPal to my e-mail account djblackadam@yahoo.com, indicate “Book” and e-mail me your address to make sure it goes to where you want it to go. If you purchase this way, the price is $20.00 (15 for the book, 5 for shipping). Hopefully it will be on the shelves in the next few months, you can send a money order to: Richard Graves (Richard Graves Ministries in the memo section), P.O. Box 511, Flossmoor, IL 60422-0511 and it is available whenever I have seminars or speaking engagements (we have one coming up next month in Chicago). Hit me with your e-mail and I’ll keep you posted!

Understanding that times are rough these days, and this is still about the Gospel of the Kingdom of God, the Holy Ghost gave me the words free of charge so if anybody doesn’t have the cash, e-mail me and I will send you the PDF free or if you are of the non online persuasion e-mail me your address with the subject matter “Free Copy” and I will send you a hard copy of the pdf for free. Blessings!