Blog Views Up 250% because of Googleplus, Search*

Googleplus winning  on my blog  url referrals, and winning big. Let me explain.
I publish 12 blogs, including my flagship blog The Shepherd's Heart Journal. i started posting from it in January 2010, and had 979 views. I posted my links often to Facebook and Twitter, and even repeated some postings, combining my links with my inspirational meditations and humorous observations. I was posting by the copy paste method. I posted so heavily Twiter and Facebook penalized me by either throttling my account or having me pass the weird writing test.
About half way through the year I began to observe the urls of the referring sites that was revealed to me through my membership in Google Analytics . I was noticing heavy referals by Google sites, though I was not an active member of Google Plus. Yay for Google Search !!
By the end of the year 2011 views had risen to over 5000 a month, with more than half of the referrals coming from non Facebook and Twitter referrals.
In 2012 I started posting on Google Plus off and on, and I also started using all 12 blogs. I switched to dynamic views soon after that, and noticed a dramatic rise in views. I also started to share my posts consistantly on Googleplus 
This last month I have only sporadically posted from flagship blog, and views have dropped. What's interesting is that views still continued from the referrals, even though i was posting very lightly.
Now here are the facts that should make every blogger switch to Google Plus immediately. Out of 2,690 views that came to my flagship blog, 95% came from Google sites, 5% came from Facebook, and none came from Twitter, even though I posted evenly to Twitter, Facebook, and Google Plus.
My total blog views has gone from 6000 for all blogs in December to 15387 in April. I am seriously considering posting only Google Plus.*

Mary's Car*

Mary's car sent an email telling us the tire pressure was low. It included a forward of cute kitten pictures.

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Living Proof!*

Good looks is 99% confidence. I'm living proof!*

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Go faster, #computer !! #geekhumor #technology

I made my computer go faster. I threw it out the window.


 

So few of us!* #humor #rmdc

What the world needs is more geniuses with humility. There are so few of us. Oscar Levant (amen! - md)*

The Ultimate Geek

There once was a man who was richer than Bill Gates or Warren Buffet, more connected than the Bushes, Clintons, or Daleys, smarter than Albert Einstein or Stephen Hawking. Every man who worked for him, and every woman who married him (he had 900 wives) learned how to and became wealthy. 
Before tweeting or even printing was invented, he perfected the ultimate viral post. His quips went mouth to mouth around the world, and still circulate today.
At least one of his poems is a classic rock and roll song.
Kings from around the world traveled just to meet him. Women by the score gladly became his wife. His household, including his wives, were loyal and happy.
He was the ultimate geek. His name was Solomon.
I'm reading from one of his books today. Join me. http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ecclesiastes+1&version=KJV
This is a double post. The original is found at http://therevmaddogsheikgeek.blogspot.com/2012/04/ultimate-geek.html

#blogtips: Multiple personalities can help

Ever have your back arch up in fear when somebody teetering on the edge of sanity says to you, TRUST ME!? Get ready.

Trust me.

Personalities are built into everything. The shepherd boy/King who wrote songs that later were incorporated into the Holy Bible noted that rocks, trees, oceans, etcetera ad infinitum would praise God in the right circumstances.

This applies inwardly as well as outwardly. When I realized this, my hitherto unfathamable personality began to make sense.

One personality that I have had since early childhood is The Counter. He was extremely useful in my passion for music. He had to be released and encouraged. He was really useful when learning new music, and he's extremely useful now, especially in Twitter World, where posts have to be 140 characters or under. If you want your posts re-tweeted, they have to be under 120 characters. If you want to add a link and get them re-tweeted, they have to be under 100 characters.

Of course, strengthening and encouraging The Counter can have a down side that you have to live with. Every one else will be enjoying the hymn while I am going 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 loudly in my head.

Another personality, sort of a cousin, is The Editor. Cut this guy loose. People don't like to wade through mountains of words.

One day, in the year 2007, I had a crisis. Life was pressing in. I was preaching, working, taking care of an ailing, dying wife, and a home. I made a decision.

One of my personalities was The Preacher. He could look at anything and draw inspiration from it. From that inspiration would come a sermon, the traditional intro, 3 points, and a conclusion sermon. between 20 to 30 minutes long. I deeply wanted to shorten it. I had no idea God was preparing me for my blogging posting and micro posting future.

I brought the 2 personalities together, the preacher and the editor, and performed a shotgun wedding. I made them one.

They were not happy. I was very happy.

From then on, I preached one point sermons. Shortly after that, in 2008, The Parables were born. I also found the short format fit well in the internet world.

Later, in 2009 I entered the Twitter world. Here, both the editor and the counter felt right at home. As I cut and pared a thought, I noticed it often took on power, and would become a poem.

Hope this info is useful to you. One more reason the moniker revmadddog stuck.

Another Story Teller: Welcome, Brother!

I was strolling though my blog comments when I found a recent one that had a familiar ring to the name: TWDittmer. Following the link I see that my brother has ventured out into the jungle of blogging.
He has written a book that he is trying to get published, and is working at self publishing it himself. The title of the book is The Valley Walker. I wish him great success. He deserves it. He's an outstanding brother.
Here is the link to his blog and one particular story that I love: Sunshine's Pop-top.
http://twdittmer.wordpress.com/category/random-posts/
Any genetic resemblance is purely coincidence and should not be construed as reality.

String theory, evolution, creation, Dr. Who and God

This Sunday the pastor preached about time, God, evolution, and creation. He came from the perspective that a longer time line than the fundamentalist with their 7 day view of creation shouldn't throw their faith.
I agree with his premise, even though I am a fundamentalist. The timeline of creation is a secondary doctrine, not essential for salvation. We have only to look to the Cross to be saved. The Holy Spirit leads us into all Truth in His time.
I am patient with my pastor on this doctrine because for years I was a preacher of the gospel and entertained the notion of evolution at the same time.
His sermon sent me on a search to understand an area of science called string theory, the attempt to unify quantum mechanics with general relativity.
After reading material for a couple of hours in which I only understood one word out of 20, I crawled perhaps a half inch closer to understanding the universe.
The reason why string theory interests me is a startling observation made in quantum mechanics. 2 quarks were observed to spin in opposite directions, and when one reversed direction, it's mate also reversed without any measurable laps of time. It appeared the quarks were connected, perhaps with a string like substance.
Which brings me to my point. The Word claims that God the Father and His Son the Lord Jesus Christ are totally connected to His creation, in all times, past, present, and future. The Word not only claims He is connected to all, He gets total informational feedback from all, He controls all, He sustains all.
As we run head long into technological knowledge, we are learning how to make machines as small as nanos. Working from the assumption that there is a Supreme Being Who did not grow into His understanding, but understood it completely from the get-go, it would not be hard to imagine this Being creating His own proprietary technology of strings to connect Him to His creation, to supervise, and control His creation. Indeed, each connection could even be a doorway for Him to personally step through and check on his Creation.
Dr. Who introduces to entertainment the TARDIS, a living machine created by the Time Lords, that travels anywhere the pilot (and sometimes the machine itself) desires. The inside of the machine is bigger than the outside, enabling the machine to land anywhere and disgorge its occupants, and hide itself inconspicuously among the background.
We are learning that we can create anything our minds can conceive. If there is a Supreme All Knowing Being, it is more than probable He has done the same.

Happy birthday, son in law!

I sent my son in law a birthday card today. Thought y'all enjoy it.
Happy birthday, son in law!

Tim, when Beck first asked me to bless you as a potential son in law, God allowed me to see into your heart. I saw two things. 
1. You really did love Jesus, although you didn't know much about him. 
2. I saw you would make a good husband, father, and provider, because I saw that you would lay down your life for Becky and your future family.
Time has not proved me wrong. I am incredibly proud of you. Thanks for picking our family and Becky for your future.
Dad in law

What did I get him for his birthday? an Amazon Gift Card, sent by email, with the above note attached!

Watching Google, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco Lawsuits

Watching Google, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco lawsuits remind me of my son in laws favorite TV program, the World Wrestling Federation's Monday night RAW. 
Each contestant likes to grapple with each other, causing as much pain as possible, yelling long diatribes about the other's shortcomings, BUT when the theater lights are off, they all go out and have a beer together.

Sheik Geek Journal

Lots of negative posts about Apple, especially from my Droid friends.
Does charging high prices make Apple evil? No, just expensive.


Ran into a road block when I switched to a Droid to post by phone to Twitter and Facebook. Found out Droid threads multiple phone #s together, which Facebook and Twitter block. I switched to the old style SMS messaging available on the Droid, went right through.



So why Google for me? I could have spent the money on Apple, though it would cut severely into my chocolate budget, a high priority for me.
Google did several things that other posting sites didn't. 
One, they offered to monetize my blogs. Facebook makes money off of me. Apple would have made a lot of money off of me. Google offered to share.
Google rather than Facebook offered to let me choose the type size of my posts. In fact, Google offers an incredible amount of variety.
Google rather than Microsoft or Apple offered better security. Mary account has been hacked on her iPhone. My former Microsoft Live email was hacked.
Google offered secure storage of my photos and documents. I have lost a lot of documents because Microsoft upgraded to newer versions. I was chomping at the bit when the Google cloud opened up. I pay an outrageous amount- $5 per year. I'm using about 2% of what I've rented.
Google also has me hooked on Google search, Google images, Google news, and I'm starting to get into Google+ for posting and feedback, geek words for a social site.
Google makes it easy for me to keep posting to my other sites, Facebook and Twitter, with their tabbed browsing on their Chrome Browser. I like the Chrome browser so much, I got a Chromebook.
Am I a rabid, drooling Google fan? Not really. Google seems to have what I need, and they do it without breaking a sweat.
http://therevmaddogsheikgeek.blogspot.com/

Insanity of Preaching

Embrace the Cross through the insanity of preaching. Do not stand in my wisdom, but in the POWER OF GOD.

http://myshepherdsheartjournal.blogspot.com/2012/04/insanity-of-preaching.html

Verizon, AT&T, Growth - Price Catch22

Verizon and AT&T are in a growth phase Catch22. They have to generate income to keep upgrading their "can you hear me now?" quality. They have to keep building to generate income. 
Even their increased profits is to generate capital by selling their stock. Hence the despised new fee for upgrades even as their profits are rising.
Meanwhile they do generate savings. I don't have satellite or home phone in my house.
Will they ever feel they can slack off and give us a break? Naaaah.

Recognizing Stroke

Now doctors say a  bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:




S  *Ask the individual to SMILE.


T  *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A


SIMPLE SENTENCE  (Coherently)
 (i.e.  Chicken Soup)


R  *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.




If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.




New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue




NOTE:  Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue. If the tongue is


'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.




A cardiologist says if everyone who reads this sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved. 

Calling in DEAD

Note: employees calling in DEAD must give three days advance notice and a certificate from their doctor. -management

Deadly Assumptions: Earthquakes and Evolution

We built our marvellous civilization on an assumption that's similar to the one made by the people in Noah's time.
If you'll recall the story, God told Noah that He was going to send a flood that would destroy the earth. Noah's neighbors laughed at such a possiblity. Hasn't rained yet, therefore it will not rain in the future, was their logic.
We have built our buildings, highways, bridges, damns, OUR ENTIRE INFRASTRUCURE on the data we have gathered in the last 100 years.
When we do look to the past, we greatly exagerate the length of our guestimate, and totally disregard the account given in the Bible. We assume that the writers had no understanding of science. We assume that their observations of history were fictional, a morality play.
Major cataclysisms are given a date back millions or even billions of years, statiscally eliminating any possibility that the earth might have periods of major instability.
The most egregious assumption that humanity has made ever since the first couple inhabited the earth was that the pursuit of knowledge was more important than the pursuit of a relationship with God.
Since we ignored God, we were unable to have Him guide us around the pitfalls of our ignorance.
It is never too late to call on God, as long as there is breath in our bodies. I know humility is my greatest need. Pride is my greatest weakness. Join me in asking for forgiveness on ignoring our God.
Almighty God, You're the Revealer of the hidden. You know where every lost person is. Supernaturally bring the rescuers to them!
You're the Sustainer of the weak! Strengthen them while You guide the rescuers to them.
Forgive me, Lord, and forgive us all for turning our backs on You. Restore us by Your grace back into a 24/7 fellowship. 
Amen.

Don't Overlook India

Don't overlook India's influence on world politics. They have the ability to become a major player.
http://www.wespeaknews.com/india/india-creates-history-tests-5000-km-agni-v-missile-48012.html

My day's work is done!

CHAOS! DESTRUCTION! CONFUSION! My day's work is done. Good night.

If you want breakfast in bed..

If you want breakfast in bed.. SLEEP IN THE KITCHEN!

Meal check list.

Meal check list. Tasty - yes. Healthy - yes. Easy - yes. Simple - yes. Cheap - yes. Quick - yes. I love it when a plan comes together. No, I'm not smoking a cigar when I say that.

My name and the word normal

I have never heard the word normal and my name used in the same sentence.

Dinner isn't ready..

Dinner isn't ready until THE SMOKE ALARM GOES OFF!

Dick Clark Dies at 82

Dick Clark dies at 82. May he rest in peace.

Hello! updated

Hello! My name is Mike Dittmer aka revmaddog1948 (use Google search!) or William Michael Dittmer, if you're from Homeland Security. I'm the author of 12 blogs, including 2 e books, The Gift Parables and More Parables, stories of how God orchestrated my life into a living parable through miracles and grace. I collect humor and wisdom, and I share my own meditations, observations, and portraits of family and friends. I have a special grace of attracting the very best people to me, including my late wife Lynne, who told me she loved me on our very first date, and Mary, whom I married March 4th, 2010. Attracting the best is why you're reading this right now. May God bless you in the name of Jesus with infinitely increasing GRACE!

http://revmaddog1948.blogspot.com/ A little bit of everything. My original blog, where I still repost some works from my other blogs.
http://adventuresofmikeandmary.blogspot.com/ Along with our adventures, our own humorous quotes. Mary and I have yet to figure out why this blog is so popular.
http://myshepherdsheartjournal.blogspot.com/ My own original inspirational quotes.
http://humorandinsanity.blogspot.com/ Humorous quotes, not my own, that I have collected, or my quotes with a picture.
http://prayerwarriorsjournal.blogspot.com/ Friends I am thankful for, or praying for.
http://thedittmerlegacy.blogspot.com/ Family stories, some miraculous, some humorous and informative. My grand kids, daughters, family, clan.
http://wisdomunderstandingandknowledge.blogspot.com/ Politics, relationships, inspiration, inspirational quotes that I have collected from other authors, my own quotes with pictures.
http://hellandthepassion.blogspot.com/ Serious messages about Hell and The Passion
http://therevmaddogsheikgeek.blogspot.com/ - About computers and blogging.
http://myamazingamazonestores.blogspot.com/ I explain about my eStores and what you can purchase there. A work in progress.
http://moreparables.blogspot.com/ More unbelievable miraculous stories of God's SOVEREIGNTY and GRACE. These are not documentaries. My need to tell the stories is greater than my need for you to believe them, so I've called them Parables. Honor me by just listening, then make up your own mind.
http://thegiftparables.blogspot.com/ THE REASON I am on the internet, the stories I MUST TELL THE WORLD. How God orchestrated my life with a "rain" of miracles and grace into a LIVING PARABLE

Elvis and The Pope: Part Two

Before you read this, read Elvis and The Pope: Part One http://revmaddog1948.blogspot.com/2012/04/elvis-pope.html
Pat Taberski is like Duane Howard because she seems to know everybody. My daughter had married into the family, and because Pat's grand daughterrs were also my grand daughters, we attend girls basketbal games together across the Michiana area. Everywhere we go, she knows someone from that area.
But she caused my old skeptical attitude to rear it's head when she claimed to know the Pope.
I could not believe her, and challenged her on this statement. We decided to put it to the test by flying to the Vatican City.
When we arrived, Saint Peter's Square had thousands of visitors. Pat had told me that she would seek an audience with her good friend, the Pope, and then they would step out onto the balcony and wave. I waited a good long time when finally three people stood out on the balcony and waved. I had been talking with the fellow next to me in the crowd, a local Italian tourist. I had learned that he knew what the Pope looked like, and he also had a pair of binocul;ars. So when the trio came out, I turned to him, and asked "Is that the Pope?"
As he peered through the binoculars, he said, "I can't make out who the old fellow is, but the woman next to him is Pat Taberski!"
I replied, "Who's the other fellow?"
He responded, "I think it's Duane Howard!"

I will praise God!

In all things, for all things I will praise God. He has a perfect plan. He is a Perfect Planner.

Cat's Eye - Hubble Telescope

Deadly Assumptions

We built our marvelous civilization on an assumption that's similar to the one made by the people in Noah's time.
If you'll recall the story, God told Noah that He was going to send a flood that would destroy the earth. Noah's neighbors laughed at such a possiblity. Hasn't rained yet, therefore it will not rain in the future, was their logic.
We have built our buildings, highways, bridges, damns, OUR ENTIRE INFRASTRUCURE on the data we have gathered in the last 100 years.
When we do look to the past, we greatly exagerate the length of our guestimate, and totally disregard the account given in the Bible. We assume that the writers had no understanding of science. We assume that their observations of history were fictional, a morality play.
Major cataclysisms are given a date back millions or even billions of years, statiscally eliminating any possibility that the earth might have periods of major instability.
The most egregious assumption that humanity has made ever since the first couple inhabited the earth was that the pursuit of knowledge was more important than the pursuit of a relationship with God.
Since we ignored God, we were unable to have Him guide us around the pitfalls of our ignorance.
It is never too late to call on God, as long as there is breath in our bodies. I know humility is my greatest need. Pride is my greatest weakness. Join me in asking for forgiveness on ignoring our God.
Almighty God, You're the Revealer of the hidden. You know where every lost person is. Supernaturally bring the rescuers to them!
You're the Sustainer of the weak! Strengthen them while You guide the rescuers to them.
Forgive me, Lord, and forgive us all for turning our backs on You. Restore us by Your grace back into a 24/7 fellowship. 
Amen.

Looking Back: The Japan Earthquake

The time to pray is not after a disaster, but now. Lord Jesus, forgive us in our neglect of prayer.

The time to aid a disaster stricken friend is not after we get our resources together, but NOW! Borrow and or beg to get what is needed now!

Google beats market expectations on ad revenue.

Google is coming on strong, posting strong profits this quarter, above analysts expectations, according to Derek Ross. https://plus.google.com/u/0/107538503004482952974/posts 

Google+ is starting to get traction, and Google search is making more money for Google off of iPhones than Android phones.

But don't expect Apple to be hit or any of it's products to go down. They continually improve their product development and have built a lot of momentum.
Look instead for the weak to get weaker. Kiss Blackberry good bye. When the big boys battle it out, the weeny companies die.

Pit Bull sacrificially saves family from cobra

This story about Chief the Pit Bull appears to be true, originally told in February 2007 by a well known and honored Phillipino journalist by the name of Herbie Gomez.
http://cagayandeorojournal.blogspot.com/2007/02/dog-saves-family-from-cobra-is-killed.html

Young Padawan

From my daughter Rebecca:
I have sadly observed over the past years that none of my children seem to have inherited any passion or natural ability in music or drama. Allie, my oldest daughter, tends to be a bit on the shyer side - preferring to blend into the group unless & until she feels 100% comfortable. Subsequently, my expectations for her in our homeschool co-op's drama class, despite having such a fantastic teacher :), have been that she simply manage to get words out of her mouth coherently and without laughing. So imagine my surprise and great joy today when Allie gave an amazingly expressive and sarcastic performance as Selena Gomez in the "mock-umentary" on Justin Bieber that we're filming in drama class! Dearest Allie - I sincerely apologize for the shockingly low expectations I have had for your abilities. Today, I stand in awe young padawan. Good job. I'm proud of you!

Sea World Ride

One year ago, during Easter vacation, Mary and I flew to California with her two grandchildren to visit her son and their father. While we were there we went to sea world. One of the rides was this one, which Mary sat out. That left her free to get these photos.

GO MARY

Mary is taking to 2 thumb texting like Nemo took to Kung Fu in THE MATRIX. GO MARY!!

Creating a MONSTER!

I, Rev Mad Dog, internet gurrrru, the sheik sleek freaky geek, am showing Mary, the internet don't wanna be, how to 2 thumb text. I may be creating a monster.

Help Wanted

I am, like any one, reluctant to ask for help, but I feel I must, for I have great ambitions for The Parables.

When I first began publishing The Parables, I would have our church pay several hundred dollars to have them published in a local paper.
This actually had incredible results, for we had several families that attended our church as a result.
When I retired my finances changed, but not my ambitions. I would still love to publish these stories in papers around the world. I would also love to travel to countries and read these stories to groups everywhere.
I am naive enough to believe that words can be a catalyst, especially words that glorify God.
I have learned that we have not because we ask not. Because my obsession/ambition is so far reaching, I know very well I will need a lot of help.
There is a second reason for my reluctance to ask for help. I feel very obligated to convey my thanks to those who help me, and I am already unable to keep up with all the wonderful friends who have lifted me up on their shoulders so far.
I feel I should also mention one more topic, ads on my blog. I am thankful that Google is willing to share income with their bloggers. Facebook and Twitter put ads on also, but none of that income is shared with the writers. Hence, I have switched to the blogspot.

It is not a get rich scheme. So far I've earned $14.75 USD on Google Ads and $26.35 at My Amazing Amazon Store.
I wanted to monetize by ads because I strongly feel that tithes and offering should go to local with the help of an all powerful God, churches, and I am determined that I will not take from that which should go to local churches and missions.

I feel I have chosen well by selecting Google, Amazon, and one other unnamed company to be the ones I work with. 
This brings me to the top ten list. I have made up a list of ways that you, my readers, can help me. In typical David Letterman fashion, I will begin with #10 first.

Top 10 Ways to Help Promote The Parables

10. Read The Parables, The Shepherd’s Heart Journal Blog, and my other 11 blogs.
9. Allow your heart to agree with those things in The Parable that you know to be true.
8. If you’re on Facebook, hit the like button. It not only encourages the author,
it stirs interest in others that come across the post.
7. Facebookers, share these posts with others.
6. Facebook friends, encouage others to befriend me.
5. Tweeters, retweet my posts. Google Plussers, hit the + and share.
4. Introduce me to other tweeters by your recommendations.
3.If the Google ads stir an interest, click on the link.
2. If you’re already an Amazon customer, or are thinking of becoming one, ALWAYS shop at my blog, which always has an Amazon link. Just click, bookmark, and shop on one of my blog banners like the one below this paragraph to go to my Amazing Amazon eStore for Parable Promoters, and you will land on the Amazon Homepage. Remember to only go to the store through the bookmark.
1. Most importantly, pray for Mary and me, that God will stretch out the tent pegs of the tent called The Shepherd’s Heart Journal, The Gift Parables, and the posts and send us many helpers.
You’ve heard that the 1st shall be last etc. In this case the first AND the last are the most important. Read. Pray.

Many are already doing so much. I am only posting this to stir others to join them. Thank you again for all that you’ve done already.
There has been 66837 views on all 12 of my blogs, as of April 10, 2011, in at least 124 countries and interpreted in 34 or more languages.
God has been providing for my necessities. With your help, The Parables can experience God’s abundance. 
It is insanity to believe these stories can, with the help of an all powerful God, change the world.
I love being insane!

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Top Ten Ways to be a Parable Promoter

Top 10 Ways to Help Promote The Parables

10. Read The Parables, The Shepherd’s Heart Journal Blog, and my other 11 blogs.
9. Allow your heart to agree with those things in The Parable that you know to be true.
8. If you’re on Facebook, hit the like button. It not only encourages the author,
it stirs interest in others that come across the post.
7. Facebookers, share these posts with others.
6. Facebook friends, encouage others to befriend me.
5. Tweeters, retweet my posts. Google Plussers, hit the + and share.
4. Introduce me to other tweeters by your recommendations.
3.If the Google ads stir an interest, click on the link.
2. If you’re already an Amazon customer, or are thinking of becoming one, ALWAYS shop at my blog, which always has an Amazon link. Just click, bookmark, and shop on one of my blog banners like the one below this paragraph to go to my Amazing Amazon eStore for Parable Promoters, and you will land on the Amazon Homepage. Remember to only go to the store through the bookmark.
1. Most importantly, pray for Mary and me, that God will stretch out the tent pegs of the tent called The Shepherd’s Heart Journal, The Gift Parables, and the posts and send us many helpers.
You’ve heard that the 1st shall be last etc. In this case the first AND the last are the most important. Read. Pray.

A Delightful Dinner

During the 1st week of April, Mary and I had a delightful time at my daughter Wendy's home. Showed up at 4, chatted a while with a long time family friend Jo Thomas, then went out side. 
I played soccer with 1 and a half year old Liam. He's great at dribbling the soccer ball down the field. but then he stops, picks up the ball, and shoots a basket. We'll work on that.
After a dinner of home made chicken Tortilla soup, we said good night to Liam and Mathew, after listening to bed time stories from their mom.
We hung out till Chuck came home from working a second job. After Chuck got ready for bed, we all sat and watched his favorite program on TV,  a DVR recording of World Wrestling Federation's Monday night RAW. We watched THE ROCK  talked smack about John Senna. That's a new development.
I'm incredibly proud of my daughters, their husbands, and their families, but I understand that it's because of God's direction and Lynne's help that they turned out so well. 

If God is Wrong

If God is Wrong?
If we are to believe the accounts of the ancient writers, there is a Being called God, Who claims to be the Creator of all and Connected to all, all Creation and all time. He has told all witnesses from the beginning He will create a Creature of Great Beauty (The Church) of perishable flesh from ignorant children of free will. His motto is "My strength is made perfect in their weakness. 
Many Eternal beings doubted Him, and we of humanity doubt His Words also.
It would do us good to consider the question. WHAT IF GOD IS WRONG?


IF GOD IS WRONG there is no hope for us. 
IF GOD IS WRONG there is no justice.
IF GOD IS WRONG there is no beauty.
IF GOD IS WRONG we are puppets to stronger forces.
IF GOD IS WRONG we are animals destined for slaughter.
IF GOD IS WRONG we are an insignificant flea on the elephant of Time.
IF GOD IS WRONG there is no Heaven and no Hell.
IF GOD IS WRONG there is no reward and no punishment
IF GOD IS WRONG there is no place of absolute fellowship and no place of absolute loneliness.


IF GOD IS WRONG, who wins?
IF GOD IS WRONG, predators win: child molesters, rapists, thieves, social engineers that use the tools of violence and intimidation, thought police, liars, murderers, serial killers, racists, perpetrators of genocide.
IF GOD IS WRONG, those who Crucified Jesus win.
IF GOD IS WRONG, Satan and ALL the forces of darkness and evil win.


Dear friend, I need to finish this with a conclusion. Of course, the only fitting conclusion for you, the reader, is to please surrender your heart to the Lord Jesus Christ. Place yourself on God's side in this great question and battle. Do you believe that God can make His strength perfect in YOUR weakness NOW?! NOW is the time for salvation. Putting off a life or death decision may potentially mean DEATH. Place your faith in God now. Cling to the Cross of Jesus as your ONLY salvation, and don't depend on your undependable works to get you into Heaven.
Pray the prayer that Jesus recommended for us ALL to pray. God be merciful to me a sinner! Message me if you prayed this prayer today!

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This blog started as a sermon outline, but later, if time and God allows, I would like to add more to make this into a full size sermon.
A note to busy preachers: you are welcome to borrow this outline for your own use.
God bless you as you read this. May your heart be drawn into the Presence of the Almighty God. I will always cling to the Cross of my Savior!

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