Bullets: In the dog house?

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• Video 1: Please pardon the bit of sexual crudeness, contrary to a Christian worldview, the video does not need it. 

• The video is from a secular, evolutionary, perspective, but in general, the video reasonably explains why there are many single men in the western world, at present. 

• It also reasonably explains that much male depression in the western world, connects to this issue. 

• Video 2: I agree with the comments in that (paraphrased) a man should live in his own life as opposed to chasing women.

• But based on the views presented in video 1, being a successful man is no guarantee of a future romantic relationship.

• It is social success which is key, not necessarily all types of success.

• In my humble opinion, there is no sure way to have a woman, or women, chase you as a man.

• A biblical Christian perspective, I hold to, is to seek a wife (1 Corinthians 7) to avoid lust.

• 1 Corinthians 7: 8-9, New American Standard Bible (NASB) 8 But I say to the unmarried and to widows that it is good for them if they remain even as I. 9 But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.\

• But more importantly, is the issue of being equally connected with believers (2 Corinthians 6) .

• Theologically, I would state that biblical marriage should have mutual, spiritual, intellectual and physical attraction within God's perfect will.

• 2 Corinthians 6: 14-15 New American Standard Bible (NASB)14 Do not be [g]mismatched with unbelievers; for what do righteousness and lawlessness share together, or what does light have in common with darkness? 15 Or what harmony does Christ have with [h]Belial, or [i]what does a believer share with an unbeliever? 16 Or what agreement does [j]the temple of God have with idols? For we are [k]the temple of the living God; just as God said, 

• g 2 Corinthians 6:14 Lit unevenly yoked 

• h 2 Corinthians 6:15 Gr Beliar; a name of the devil and the antichrist 

• i 2 Corinthians 6:15 Lit what part has a believer with an unbeliever 

• j 2 Corinthians 6:16 Or a temple 

• k 2 Corinthians 6:16 Or a temple

• Sunday, December 12, 2021: Stating all you need is Jesus, is not the same as stating, all that you need is in Jesus Christ 

• Philosophically and theologically, stating all you need is Jesus, is not the same as stating, all that you need is in Jesus Christ. 

• If all you need is God/Jesus works as advice for people with a desire unfulfilled, a need unsatisfied, why does it not suffice for the people that have a desire fulfilled and need satisficed?

Brief Friday Bullets: Mr. Charles Nelson Chuckles

• Image one: Thursford-Enchanted-Journey-of-Light Norkfolk, England

• Image two, Facebook: In other words, if someone treats your poorly...

• Do not return evil for evil...

• 1 Peter 3: 9 English Standard Version (ESV) Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.

• Romans 12: 17 New American Standard Bible (NASB) Never repay evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all people.

• Galatians 5: 14 King James Bible (KJV) For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 

• This secondary to loving the biblical God, primarily (Matthew 22, Mark 12, Luke 10).

• Image three, Facebook: I do think that many in western society equate being too fat with not being thin enough.

• With not being 'fit'.

• Not always necessarily the same thing...

• Image four, Facebook: Those two German Shepherds, look like they would love for Mr. Charles Nelson Chuckles to attempt one of his deliveries at their estate.

• Granted the You Tube video is not from a biblical worldview.

• It is from a secular, evolutionary worldview (naturalism, my add).

• I do agree with creator's comments that generally, dating is not a good idea for men.

• If a woman is uncertain about me, as a potential romantic partner, why place her under psychological stress to make a decision on me, by asking her on a date?

• I think pretty much all of the creator's non-date options could be perceived as dating or attempts at dating.

• I favour biblical courtship.

• In other words, involving the church and family.

• However, true, good, godly relationships, of any kind, are organic and not forced, coerced or connived.

• I prayerfully, attempt to be Christlike and friendly, and ask God to guide me to like-minded people where there are possibilities for friendship and in rare cases, mutual, spiritual, intellectual and romantic attraction.

• I am very strong on manly traits, although introverted and philosophical.

• Only few intellectual type, women, fit the mold to understand me for a potential romantic relationship.

Death is wondering when it will Chuck Norris

Chuck Norris: Facebook, December 2021

Perrier Delivery Boy

Not really a local Walmart fan. For several reasons. Tight parking, with a SUV sometimes causing me to play 'plastic man' getting in and out of the vehicle, being harassed for change, and inside, the service around the store is not very helpful although the tellers are fine. Bonus, the 'phantom' smells that certain people release while walking the aisles provide a valuable other use for the pandemic masks.

However, I was walking back home from a meeting in downtown Maple Ridge, this afternoon, I realized I needed more Perrier and Walmart often has good deals on Perrier.

Three dollars a box. I walked two blocks of Perrier, that is 60 cans from Walmart in downtown Maple Ridge, 224th street to my condominium on 225th street near the Fraser River.

Another crazy walking story...

Quote: You look morose when you come to church

Photo 1: Vicnews.com, 2018

Photo 2: Stuck in traffic on the way home

Photo 3: Stuck in traffic on the way home

Photo 4: IKEA

Photo 5: Last evening

Thank you to my fine and good, friend and greeter from church for the fine IKEA lunch. Haddock and chips, replacing the chips as I do not do carbs.

Paraphrased Greeter: You look morose when you come to church. 

Me: (Smirk, but serious) Yes, I am working on that, prayers appreciated.

(Thinking: Well, it is better than stating: You look gross when you come to church) 

Greeter: I know you are a funny guy, I can joke with you.

(This website speaks for itself...)

Seriously, excellent critique. Again, I am working on it, I have been aware of this issue for years. On the bright side, my Russian mobster looks have kept me out of a lot of trouble throughout my life. Bonus, as Miss CIA stated, I have studied problems of evil, and I am contemplative. In my own words, I am philosophical.

Stating all you need is Jesus, is not the same as stating, all that you need is in Jesus Christ

Philosophically and theologically, stating all you need is Jesus, is not the same as stating, all that you need is in Jesus Christ.

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If all you need is God/Jesus works as advice for people with a desire unfulfilled, a need unsatisfied, why does it not suffice for the people that have a desire fulfilled and need satisficed?

Brief Monday Bullets: 2 Corinthians 6

Photo 1: London, Ontario, CTV News, London

Photo 2: christmas-tree-web 2020 NBC 5 Chicago 

• Interesting contrast between two recent sermons I have heard, in my humble opinion. 

• The other day, online, I listened to an evangelical sermon on a common, specific, area of desire.

• It is in many cases a legitimate need, and a good thing from God.

• There is often a related suffering when the desire and need is not fulfilled.

• This pastor stated (paraphrased) that this certain suffering can be largely, often, caused by idolatry in regards to the desire.

• So, he stated (paraphrased), that all you need is God/Jesus.

(sigh, I have heard this far too often)

• However, there is a serious philosophical contradiction.

• If (paraphrased) all you need is God/Jesus works as advice for  people with this desire unfulfilled, this need unsatisfied, why does it not suffice for the people that have this desire  fulfilled and need satisfied?

• Sadly this sermon like many evangelical sermons, in-part, at least, portrays legitimate suffering and loss as making an idol of something. 

• Of course a desire can lead to idolatry, but suffering because of a desire that is an actual ontological (nature, existence) need is not necessarily idolatry.

• As is often the case, once again, leaders in the Christian Church are mishandling the theology/philosophy of religion of problems of evil. 

• I, having completed British, PhD/MPhil theses and two questionnaires, reason a major problem is, many evangelicals, in particular, just are not willing to state that God sometimes wills suffering and loss for the sake of sanctification.

• Contrast this sermon with the one from my pastor on Sunday.

• From a solid, Reformed theological perspective.

• Within the sermon, he quotes 2 Corinthians 6: 10 and the context of believers suffering. 10 as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything. (English Standard Version/ESV)

• I talked briefly with my pastor after his sermon and I mentioned that for example, 'as sorrowful' in 6:10 shows that a Christian can be very sad and yet have the peace and joy of Jesus Christ.

• In other words in Christ, one may simultaneously have misery and joy/peace. 

• My pastor agreed.

• 2 Corinthians 6, theologically connects suffering with sanctification in Jesus Christ.

I would rather be real and accepted (Written with a satirical smirk)

Facebook, this week

Wonderful Wizard of Wales:: More trips like this planned for the future, God-willing

Someone showed up looking for a birthday gift... 

Thanks John

Proverbs 27:6 

New American Standard Bible (NASB)

6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But [a]deceitful are the kisses of an enemy. Footnotes a) Proverbs 27:6 Or excessive