Pick-up the Phone

In the days of my youth there was visits from friends, the friends of my parents and so forth. One thing they all had it common was communication. Back then there was no cell phones just the typical old land line. Or in the case of my friends it became a case of pounding on the door and yelling, of which I don't think the adults were fond of.
I clearly remember one time I was very sick and out of school for a couple weeks. Do you know what transpired? Here is what took place:
My friends stopped by to see how I was doing otherwise known as "can he come out and play yet?"
My music teacher stopped by. Of course she lived accross the street but she came by anyway.
School teachers came by, with school work of course. All the while I was runnning a fever of 104 degrees. Nevertheless they stopped by to visit.
Do you know who also stopped by besides the doctor that is. People from church; Sunday Scool teachers, Pastors and even those who sat in the pews.

What transpired back then in the sixties is a far cry from this day and age. Dispite the invention of the cell phone it seems society has lost touch with one key factor of every day life. It seems society has forgotten how to communicate with each other. Now here is a though; if society as a whole has forgotten how to communicate does this apply to the household of faith? If so lets take a look and see if that true. In the mean time set your cellphone down and listen.

Back in the 50's and 60's you could go by a church at high noon and they would still be having service. Pass by again in at 1300 hours and they are still having church service. And if you went by even at 1400 hours  there is a good chance they would be having church service.
Take that same church and go inside and what do you find? the pastor preaching, choir singing and the very people in the pews worshiping the very God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob.

Sadly today a member of the household of faith has to duke it out nearly alone. No visits no phone calls from the very church they attend. Its as if a person had encountered some sort of abduction.
Go by a church today and you learn that they let out by high noon as if there was going to be some gunfight in the center of town. Think I am joking!? Look at the how packed restaurants get on Sundays between noon and two in the afternoon. Sadly, there seems to be more care for what on their plate than whats missing in the pews.

The very household of God needs to demonstrate the self same kind of mercy that God showers us with each and every day. "But God whose rich in mercy....." as it is written in Ephesians 2:4
It does not say faith nor grace. In fact it says God is rich in mercy.

Does the church, as a whole or part, really care about those who attend? Or does it care more about how much can be collected in the morning offering? And does the same church care about spending time with God or is God just something to be hung over the fireplace to look at?

Its perhaps time that the church starts really caring about its members. Allow me to explain: if  you knew of a Christian going through a tough time financially would you try to help them? Well back in the days of the early church they sure would have. In fact the book of Acts proves they did. So what is so different about the church today?

In short let me say this:

its past the time for embers of the Christian society to pick up the phone and ask these questions;
#1. we miss you at church
#2. ask if there is any way the church can help.
#3. pay a visit to there home. In other words  make it personal. Meeting face to face adds the persnoal touch.
#4. If a person needs a place to live or needs help with their living quarters the assist them. Even offer him or her a place to live by making use of an extra bedroom or guest house.
#5. If a person needs food then help them with filling the refrigerator and shelves with good quality food items. If you do this aspect please don't push your like and beliefs onto them. Let the person in need choose the food; this keeps it on a personal level not  an institutional level.

In closing remember this:
When God sent His Son He did so out of love, concern and out of mercy.
Demonstrate the mercies of God instead of harping on the faith and grace issues. Why not the faith and grace issue? For one reason and one reason only; each human is given a measure of faith. Thus the faith of one person may be different from that of yourself.

Show mercy to others and God will demonstrate more mercy unto you and your family.

I Am Me

Over the Easter season of 2016 I lost my spiritual mentor, spiritual father,  best friend, tennis partner, chess partner and so much more. Its still hard to talk about my friend Pastor Richard E. Blue as he meant so much to me over the 26 years we were together.

After his departure from this planet I frankly was lost. I knew I had a task to do with the Lord but I was still at a loss. Which way do I go left? or how about right? or how about I just take the middle ground and  play it safe. Even to this date May 21st I want to pick up the phone and talk to my best friend, then in a small way I remember. I remember he is gone but God is not.

Even as I pen this I hear the voice of te Lord saying, "Do you trust me?" and I answer indeed I trust the Lord with all my heart so whats next?

First, God says, "be yourself. Don't be Pastor Blue but use the tools we taught you." Then I say, Lord they wont listen people are just not all that fond of me so what do I do?  "Its their loss." Says the Lord "You have much to teach them and share with them if only they would listen. Does it not say that I will teach them by my Spirit? "  I understand more about Moses and Jeremiah as it seems they had speech problems. But God always finds a way to get the task done.

"Be Yourself" yes that's what the Lord said, simply, "Be yourself."  But who am I Lord? "You are whom I made and love. I even gave you tools to use." Now I know that God gave us His Word but He gave us more. God gave us the Holy Spirit who, according to scripture will teach us and guild us in all things. Yes even in the things of God.

People may not like yours truly. But the fact of the matter is the very "God who is rich in mercy" wants me to press on. Press on? Yes indeed, press on to the mark of the high calling of Jesus who is the Christ the very Son of the living God.  Indeed press on.

Press on? But how?  God game me a learning tool, a teacher, a pastor, a friend. While that person is gone the lessons and example he left behind are for my use. There are a lot of tools Pastor Richard "Dick" Blue gave me but the one thing that sticks out the most is as follows, just be yourself and teach and  preach what God has given me.

As of others? well I cant not vouch for them but I can teach them if they are willing to learn? And if they fail to learn, then it is their loss, their rebellion.
By the way, God gave the church an example that needs to be mentioned before closing and here it is;

Ananias & Sapphira that's right the lessons of Ananias, & Sapphira  found in  Acts chapter five.

You see they had said they would give unto the church. But they said they would hold back a portion of what they were to give. Their punishment was death. But how can you learn from this story of the early church? Here it is in a nutshell:

When you make an oath unto the Lord and to a fellow believer you are required to keep that oath.
Otherwise it becomes the sin of disobedience and that my dear reader is as the sin of witchcraft and if you have read Gods Word enough then you know the punishment for such.

But wait you say, you cant afford to do the entire oath in a lump sum situation?  Then do the oath in parts, provided the both of you agree. Just make sure you honor the entire oath. Forgetfulness is a far cry from an excuse. If need be write down the oath and make copies, one for you and one for the other person.

BE yourself/

Yes, be yourself. God made you, taught you, left His Holy Spirit just for you to be you.
Its hard to travel the road without a mentor and best friend. "But God who is rich in mercy" (Ephesians 2:4) has brought you to this point for a reason. That reason is rather simple; to move forward with the "ministry of reconciliation." And so the person who  God has made did so with a mission in life,

 Be yourself in all you do. Be whomever your meant to be by Christ Jesus.
Don't try to be like your Pastor, your Sunday School teacher and so forth instead be yourself.

I am me in HIM

By the way I need to to add this following:

In recent 30 plus days some Christians have been lead by the Lord to help with the repairs of my 007 Dodge Caliber. But you have failed to come through for your brother in the household of faith.
Yes, God has shown me that there are many who has lead to assist in this need. But you have used excuse after excuse not to assist. Even going so far as thinkning how much you dislike yours truly.

So I say this:  you have two choices, just like there are two sides to a sheet of paper.

You can continue in your rebellion and pay the price. 

Or

You can give and or assist in this need and see the blessings flow afterwords.

Now Im going to stick my neck out on a limb and say the following:

There is a Christian who has a Dodge dealership/repair business. And God mentioned to you of taking up this need in full and make all repairs as if the car would be new.
However, you have failed thus far to produce the fruit that is required of thee. You know who you are so you need to make things right between you and God in this matter
So, dearly beloved, will you come out of hiding and do the right thing? Or will you continue leaving a member of the household of faith in bondage?

IF you would like to assist in this writers need:

#1.  step up to the plate and say I will help

#2.  Ask how you can help

First you could help by adding to the GoFundMe account @ gofund.me/2015bucket 

or you could text yours truly @ 1+2482951365  Subject line: 007 Caliber Fix

Be yourself 

 trust yourself

 trust God  

obey God

I am me in HIM

Personal Plea

I am penning this not as the founder, president, CEO of  Thundrdome Ministries !  Instead I am writing this as David Liebler aka Littlethunder. Furthermore, I am writing this as a person in need of your assistance. Allow me to explain;

Several years back I was informed  that I was legally disabled and I would not be allowed to return to the work force. That was devastating news to say the least as I am one who pretty much enjoyed going to work. Thus began the disability funds and other items that go with the territory.

Today I find myself in dire need of your assistance as money is limited. Below is a short list of thing that need to be repaired:

1. New tires on 007 Dodge Caliber
2. new brakes on 007 Dodge Caliber
3. New air filter for car
4. Tune-up for car
5. Repair heater in car
6. Suspension system on car needs repairing
7. Asus G60vx needs many things fixed and upgraded
   
   
   The above is only a small part of things that are needed.
   Will you help?
   If so please click on any of the following
   
   

   • Bucket List
   • Amazon Wish List
   Or simply go to my website page @
   

   http://www.littlethunder727.yolasite.com/littlethunders-bucket-list.php

   
   

   I pray that you will be able to lend a hand. If you can and will I thank you in advance!
   Thank you for your time today
   
   

The Choice....

    Whats your choice/ Did you make the right choice? I hope to see you in heaven along with others who are already there.

Willing to assist?

		1st House VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

For several months you may have heard this writer mention about buying my first house. Now I has become reality. All that lays between me and moving in is the bank/underwriters'.

Of course the house needs to be finished, and this is where you come in. Back in 2013 I lost all the furniture I had due to an infestation of bugs. Thus, am in truth starting over again.

In short it comes down to one question:

are you willing to assist?

Here is what you can do in the here and now.

1. Visit the website @ http://firsthouse.yolasite.com
2. Ask yourself this question, Why create a website unless it be true?
3. Verify the information  by contacting those mentioned.
4. Since the information checks out ask yourself, what can I do?

If you would like to help click on he button below. You will be directed to my special wish list  at Amazon and you can determine which item or items you want to help with.

If you want to give a monetary gift, please use one or both of the references mentioned in the website

 

Thank you for not only helping but for stopping by.

For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;
And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:
Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?
Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?
James 2:2-6

 

Personal Update

As you may remember yours truly is in the process of buying his first house in southeastern Michigan. While this may be good news there also is bad news as well. Allow me to explain;

For ages I have rented apartments that were ready to move in. Thus all the furniture, utilities and so forth was included. This also meant that yours truly did not have to mow lawns, trim trees or even plant a garden or two.Thus it was hassle free to say the least.

Now it will be different and  frankly if I were to move in tomorrow the place would look far more bare than Mother Hubbard's cupboards who were really bare. Thus it has lead to a new page at Littlethunders Castle titled Wish List.

On the Wish List page  you will find the following: a brief introduction and then two buttons. One button is neon green which is my personal wish list. The other button is yellow and that leads to the wish list for the house I am buying. If you would be so kind as to click either or both buttons and lend a helping hand it would be truly be of some help.

There is a third option and that is sending funds in the form of a check and or money order to help cover the costs of furnishing the house. Simply email me at littlethunder727@hotmail.com and in the subject line  put “Wish List.”  In turn I will send you the address where you can mail the funds you desire to send.

This new page to Littlethunders Castle very well will stay through  all of next year. Thus feel free to bookmark it for future use.

Thank you for your time today. I now return you to your daily chores.

Psalm 103:1-2“Of David. Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—” Brought to you by BibleGateway.com. Copyright (C) . All Rights Reserved.

Stick To Yer Guns

This entry may be a bit lengthy but I would like to make several points. Thus if you get boarded you are free to bookmark this entry and return at a later time. With that said allow  me to proceed.

During my recent ordeal I heard advice from several  people of the family of God. Their advice was sound and sometimes even harsh when it was necessary, I knew they all were well meaning and attempting to point me into the right direction. But sometimes even when you know full well they are right there also  be another way.

One certain thing I had to take into consideration is this. God is not the author of confusion. And at times yours truly felt as if he were on a carousel that just did not seem to have rhyme or reasoning. So what does one do in cases like I was going through.

• Consider your health.  God created you to be who you are. He has done this from the time of Adam until forever.  Know your limitations and  be careful.. If you attempt to push the boundaries you will pay a price as I did. And the road to recovery could be long.
• Remember what God has done for you in the past. If God did things for you in a certain manner then He is bound to do the same thing time and time again. I call it a comfortable pattern. A pattern that God know you  can handle.
• Stand fast in His Word.  Continue reading/listening to His Holy Word. By so doing you build up your most holy faith. I choose to listen to Gods Word as the scripture says faith comes by hearing and hearing the Word of God. If you think your not doing any good by reading His Word  you press on and continue. That Word is getting into you even if you don’t think so.
• Enjoy what is around you.  When God created this planet He did so for many reason. One of those reasons is so you can enjoy and use what is around you.
• Never loose heart. God, the very God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob has a plan for your life even if you can not see it or understand it. Even if everyone is against you God is not.
• Stick to yer Guns,  Sometimes people will tell you one thing that just does not seem right between you and God. Stick to your guns and go where God is leading you, as long as it is legal. Never stick to your guns if the path is illegal. Always stay within the law. It was suggested that I go to a homeless shelter for a day or two. While that sounds good, and you may have to go that route, I stuck to my guns and waited for God to act. Now I will tell you that it may seem foolish but watch what took place: within one hour God provided a choice of two different places to stay. Mind you I had to make a few phone calls but it was Him who really opened the doors.
• Be thankful always. Yes its hard to thank God for things when your in a storm. But even in the midst of the storm the lighthouse still shines her light for safe passage. If your not thankful some may consider you ungrateful.

I have been serving the Lord since 1982 and I can say with confidence this very thing:

Your faithfulness to Him has its own rewards in the end.

Just as long as you

“Stick To Yer Guns”

Galatians 4:4-5“But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.” Brought to you by BibleGateway.com. Copyright (C) . All Rights Reserved.

Backbone

Greetings once again!
As you see yours truly is very much alive. And frankly all because of several factors, of which I will explain;

#1.  Backbone. Through my recent ordeal two brothers in the faith threw down the gauntlet and minced not their words. I like that in a person who is not afraid to tell it like it is. What we do with it will be up to us.
#2. Be who you are. Never be anything you are not. If you can not face yourself in the mirror then I would say find yourself in God's Word.
#3. Spirit of fear:  Fear is like standing on a narrow fence. It has its good and bad aspects. You, prayerfully are adult enough to know the difference.
#4. Know your limitations: let's face reality. You are not God. You, as much as we would like to, do not know everything and every person. So don't be afraid to ask and learn as you proceed.
#5. Tell the truth:  for some unknown reason, perhaps our own ego, we want every one to think we are "fine" or "Okay." When in truth your hurting, in pain and or in need of some form of assistance.  Oh yes, let's not forget this; stop doing it when your with fellow Christians!  If the first person just pats you on the back and says everything will be fine tell someone else until you get the help you need!

As we walk with God we ought to be learning not just about Him but how to be more like Him. Don't try to be your pastor, mentor or Sunday School Teacher. Just be yourself and true to thyself.

God has a wonderful plan for you and it is all laid out in His Word. But in order to know what HE is all about you have to do one thing;

          Throw down the gauntlet and read HIS Word daily!