Sinful Anger

Ecclesiastes 7:9 "Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry; for anger resteth in the bossom of fools."

A closer look:
hasty - palpitate, suddenly alarmed, agitated.
spirit - wind or breath, attitude.
anger - trouble, rage, indignant.
rests - to settle down, to dwell, to let stay.
bossom - midst.
fools - stupid or silly acting people.

Sinful anger is sudden. Sinful anger flares up immediately in our spirit. When sinful anger is allowed in, it becomes a resident, perhaps even a welcomed guest. It festers. It is easily nourished. It stinks - and that it does because sin stinks. What does God say about sinful anger? "Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry." I sin against God (and others) when I allow sinful anger to suddenly take over. Hasty, eager, rash, instant, immediate, soon, easily, quick, right away, short - such fleeting words. How temporal.

It is high time to get rid of this squatter. It is time to get rid of all of Sinful anger's associates too.

John (Johnny) L. Rehmeyer

Today is our funeral service for a dear friend, saint, and faithful member of Mt. Zion. He was a family man, a hard worker, a loving man, a cheerful man, and a praying man. He always reminded us that he was praying for us, and that he loved us. We know (from the authority of the Scriptures) that Johnny is and will forever be with the Lord. We look forward to the time when we will see the Lord Jesus Christ, and worship Him forever along side precious saints like Bro. Johnny.

"He hath made everything beautiful in His time." (Ecc. 3:11)

COLLINSVILLE John L. "Johnny" Rehmeyer , 74, died Saturday, October 24, 2009, at his home. He was the husband of Ruth Waltemyer Rehmeyer. Born December 17, 1934, in York, he was the son of the late John A. Rehmeyer and Elizabeth (Dunlap) Rehmeyer. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 48 Muddy Creek Forks Rd., Brogue. Viewing will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the Church Annex and 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Church. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Baptist Cemetery with Pastor Randy Starr officiating. J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown, is in charge of arrangements Mr. Rehmeyer retired from General Dynamics, Red Lion, in 2001, after 24 years of service. He was a faithful and dedicated servant and member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was a member of the choir, an usher, assisted with member visitation and performed Mission Work in Hungary and Mississippi. Johnny's passion was sharing his life and love of the Lord with others. He enjoyed fishing with family and friends and enjoyed all children, making sure he had Peppermint Patties and Peanut Butter Cups for them. John's family, church and friends always came first so, following his diagnosis of cancer, his family made sure his final time was rewarding and filled with the things he had always wanted to do. He went on trains, hayrides, took his first hot air balloon ride, went in an airplane and flew in a helicopter. John was both a blessing and truly blessed. In addition to his wife of 54 years, he is survived by four children, Elaine Love and her husband, Gary of Brogue, Brenda L. Fletcher and her husband, Dallas of Mardela Springs, Md., Beverly Tyson and her fianc<6> Brian of Wrightsville, and Wayne E. Rehmeyer and his wife, Betty of Brogue; nine grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters and one brother, Gertrude Bacon of York, Phyllis Rehmeyer of Va., and Chalmers Rehmeyer of Airville. John is predeceased by a daughter and son, Darlene and Terry Rehmeyer, a twin sister Betty Burns, two additional sisters and a brother, Janet, Jackie and Billy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 48 Muddy Creek Forks Rd., Brogue, Pa 17309.
Published in the York Daily Record & York Dispatch on 10/27/2009

Hardecker on another hiatus...

Annual Faith Promise Missions Conference
Oct. 21-25, 2009
Featuring guest missionaries: Gary and Barbara Forney (Arctic); Don and Karen Kilmer (South Africa); and Clint and Rhonda Rardin (Mexico).

Wed. Thu. and Fri. evening services at 7:00pm.

Psalm 2 (part 3c)

Psalms 2:8-9 - The Universal Reign of Christ

"(8) Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.

(9) Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel."

Who really owns this world? Who really rules on high? It is the Lord Jesus Christ. While these verses speaks of the future Millennial reign and the Lord Jesus’ rule in Eternity future, we can know that He is ultimately in charge. As saved Christians, we are His possession. We are saved because He keeps us, or in essence, He does the keeping. Here we also note that God intends to bless the Gentiles and bring them into His Kingdom, even though it was revealed during an older dispensation. V.9 speaks of the judgment that Christ the King will deal with the unsaved. The picture captures the ease by which Christ will execute judgment upon those who reject His authority. Many people offer creative excuses for not being saved and yet here they stand no chance. No recourse, no retort, and no remedy.

Wikipedia on Dr. Edward F. Hills

I was amazed that there were no articles about Dr. Edward F. Hills on Wikipedia. So, I took it upon myself to go ahead and put one on. I am still learning the ins and outs of "wiki-ing" and it sure is a lot of fun. I realize that KJV defenders are not all created equal (we don't all hold to the same views per se). I have a great respect for Dr. Hills (although he was a Presbyterian) because of his "logic of faith" contribution to the English Bible controversy.

Dr. Hills' picture is taken from J.D.Watson's website. (permission granted.)

George Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior

RULE 1 - Every action done in company ought to be done with some sign of respect to those that are present.

RULE 2 - When in company, put not your hands to any part of the body not usually discovered.

RULE 3 - Show nothing to your friend that may affright him.

RULE 4 - In the presence of others, sing not to yourself with a humming noise, nor drum with your fingers or feet.

RULE 5 - If you cough, sneeze, sigh, or yawn, do it not loud but privately; and speak not in your yawning, but put your handkerchief or hand before your face and turn aside.

These rules originated from the honorable Mr. Washington when he was 14 years old. I picked up a book called "By George!" written by Steven M. Selzer, published by Andrews McMeel Publishing, Kansas City. (C) 2000.