And this second thing you do. You cover the LORD's altar with tears, with weeping and groaning because he no longer regards the offering or accepts it with favor from your hand. (Malachi 2:13) I have written on this subject before but it is such a prevalent tactic of the…
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Here is a bit of a long quote from the book I have already mentioned - Ann Rule's Dead by Sunset. It is the testimony of Dr. Ron Turco, a psychiatrist who specialized in constructing psychological profiles for law enforcement investigators. Here, he is giving testimony about making such a…
Read MoreI recommended this great book recently and a friend told me today that it is available on Amazon Kindle for only $1.99. Also, it was suggested that I give a caution regarding some of the graphic portions of the book - it may be too triggering for some. This wicked…
Read MoreBrad had pried out the fireplace insert, taken down light fixtures, and generally dismantled and removed everything that could possibly be carried away. Lightbulbs, fireplace screens, towel racks, Sara could not imagine what use he had for them; no, Brad was simply leaving his signature.Rule, Ann. Dead by sunset (p.…
Read More“Brad created an atmosphere of fear. They were obedient to the point that it was unnatural. They called him ‘Dad’— never ‘Daddy.’ Those kids were his possessions. Brad gets whatever he wants. He wanted children and he wanted boys. Those boys were like another Mercedes to him.” Rule, Ann. Dead…
Read MoreRom 3:13 “Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive.” “The venom of asps is under their lips.” This is one of those "where do we begin" subjects. Lying and deception are woven into the wicked person's nature. Of course we all are guilty of telling…
Read MorePsa 5:9 For there is no truth in their mouth; their inmost self is destruction; their throat is an open grave; they flatter with their tongue.Psa 109:4 In return for my love they accuse me, but I give myself to prayer. One of the most evil and typical tactics of…
Read MoreLuke 22:47-48 ESV While he was still speaking, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss him, (48) but Jesus said to him, “Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?” It…
Read More2Sa 12:7 Nathan said to David, “You are the man! I have seen in my 40 years as a pastor that wicked people who parade as Christians only grant "permission" for preaching in the church to go only "so far." In most cases their demands prevail, the sermon is delivered…
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