Stephen Flurry, son of Gerald Flurry, pastor general of the Philadelphia Church of God (based in Edmond, Oklahoma), has published a book that Amazon sells, Raising the Ruins: The Fight to Revive the Legacy of Herbert W. Armstrong.

It’s promoted as “the shocking, gripping untold story of the doctrinal hijacking and spiritual destruction of the Worldwide Church of God after the death of its founder.” Yet it basically REPEATS what Malachi’s Message taught: “Malachi’s Message is the gripping story of God’s true Church gone off track in this end time…”.

The “untold story”? How dare Stephen Flurry deny his father’s work – the “centerpiece” of PCG literature – with his approval. But when a Laodicean leader is blind and one follows the other, they’re both bound to fall into the ditch. What can we expect from those who fail to do what Herbert W. Armstrong clearly saw must yet be done and yet none of the groups professing to follow Herbert W. Armstrong have even expressed any interest in doing it? God’s apostle said we must REACH THE CITIES OF JUDAH!

Since it appears Gerald Flurry and the Philadelphia Church of God are hard of hearing, the articles offered below, the indictments served, repeat the plain truth of this matter that God led me to share with them earlier, which I continue to stand by and testify is true.

May God grant Gerald Flurry and his son Stephen Flurry, as well as the PCG ministry and laymembers, heartfelt repentance for failing to warn the world in any major way about what is fast coming upon the world. With all the money they’ve squandered the whole world could know the warning message. If the PCG continues with Flurrys’ folly rather than repent and get busy and DO THE WORK OF GOD – not merely the misleading works of men – they will be guilty of the blood of millions, as GOD WARNS THEM:

Ezekiel 3:18

18 When I say to the wicked, ‘You shall surely die,’ and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life, that same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at your hand.

The Great Mideast Commission: Reaching the Cities of Judah

The Work of God Must Go Forward!

PCG: Carrying on “Business as Usual”

God has given the Philadelphia Church of God sufficient room to repent. If they don’t, if they remain proud and stubborn like Sodom and Egypt, they will be removed from their position and God will see to it that HIS Work gets done! You can bet your life on it.

For Zion’s Sake,

You know the one I am talking about, the one where you stripped away your inhibitions and used your imagination to compose a prayer in the form of an imaginary e-mail to God. Has he answered you yet? Are you listening for his words of wisdom?

Please, whatever you do, don't delete his message of kindness and caring.

When you learn to use your imagination to help you build your faith in God, you will be able to receive the words of the Lord. You will be able to call yourself a Person of Faith.

You are a good and worthwhile person and you are entitled to have your prayers answered. You can communicate with God. When you do you will begin to believe in that which you cannot see or understand. That's why you need to use your imagination.

You need to allow yourself to dig deep down within your imagination and find your faith. Your imagination holds the key to finding your faith. It is the act of unlocking your imagination that will enable you to reveal your deepest feelings of faith to yourself.

Opt in to having faith in God. Opt in to a life of merit, virtue, and bliss.

When you do, you will shortly discover a wonderful state of peace of mind. You will begin to feel secure. You will stop worrying about acts of terrorism and natural disasters. You will begin to feel wonderful. You will begin to rely on your faith.

Stop trying to patch yourself together with temporary patches and pills when the only patch you really need is a patch of faith. Create your own faith patch from your imagination. It can become your symbol of faith.

Don't relegate your true feelings of faith to your junk folder or spam control. Allow your feelings of faith to burst forth. Learn how to express your feelings of faith. You are entitled to declare yourself a Person of Faith. You are entitled to have faith.

We are all genetically predisposed to have faith. It is an inborn gene that our creator endowed us with from from the beginning of mankind. It is your inalienable right to have faith in God. It is your right to believe in God any way that you chose. God gave us all the right to make choices. That's what makes us human.

Do not deny yourself your faith in God. You are entitled.

When you discover that you are a good and worthwhile person, you will start to realize that you have a right to believe in God any way that you want. You will begin to get the resolve that will help make you a Person of Faith. Do not deny yourself.

Listen closely for the words of God. If you have enough faith you will be able to hear his message of love. Listen closely for his words of wisdom.

It doesn't matter how you listen or receive the words of the Lord. It doesn't matter whether they are in the form of an imaginary e-mail. All that really matters is that you receive him into your heart. All that really matters is that you find your faith in God. The important thing is to believe and have faith.

The important thing is to find your faith in God

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Copyright: Arthur Levine 2005

DOING EXPLOITS

Daniel 11:32b – Those who know their God shall be strong and do mighty exploits

According to Webster, the word “Exploits” means an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness

I have always asked myself- and I know am not alone- why we, Christians, cannot do the things that the apostles and other great men of God did? I Have heard many reasons such as, “it’s not God’s will” it’s not God’s time”….. So many reasons but out of all of them, I did not see a valid one. So, I have come to a conclusion that what the bible says is more sensible, vital and fundamental no matter what my feelings might be. I have heard some people argue that there are some miracles that happened in the bible which cannot happen today. One of such a miracle is that of raising the dead. Whoever thinks like this is mistaken because God is not seasonal! If he raised then He can do it again today.

The above scripture shows us;

There are those know God- who are these that know God? There’s a big difference between knowing God and knowing about God. Every Kenyan knows about Kibaki but only a few know Kibaki. What I mean is this; there’s a difference between hearing of a person and indeed knowing that person. When one knows about a certain person it means he knows his personality or character while hearing or knowing about a person shows about reputation. No one will do exploits unless he knows God. You must have a deeper knowledge of His character. For instance, we’ll continue stinking in poverty if we do not realize that God is happy when I succeed in anything I do. Know what God’s will is in every corner of your life.

Shall be strong- after knowing God, there 2 things that automatically will happen; you shall be strong, and do mighty exploits. The verb “shall” in this case is declarative. It’s indicating that something must happen. After knowing God we shall be strong; why? One might ask. The reason for this is when you know God’s personality you’ll realize that He can do ALL things! (For more teachings on how to know God, see my article titled “UNDERSTANDING GOD”) When we are strong, we are able to do great things. For us to be strong, we must know God.

We’ll do exploits- I have repeatedly said that Christians are supposed to be the solution-providers to societal problems. Unfortunately, that’s not the case; instead we’re the cause! It’s Christians who introduce, defend and practice abortion and homosexual! Purely Obnoxious!

Christianity is the channel that God has chosen to demonstrate His power on Earth. The bible tells us “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” 1 Pet. 2:9

If the bible calls us peculiar or chosen, we should not call ourselves otherwise. It’s a shame that a country like ours- Kenya- has over 80% Christians but poverty and all sorts of misfortunes are the “tourists’ attractions!”

How to do exploit

It starts by knowing God; quote the scripture says “those who know…” You cannot do exploit if you do not know God. How do I know God? The only formula I know of knowing somebody, God included, is spending time with Him. Many Christians are very lazy and worldly. We want to do exploit yet we do not want to sacrifice our time. We want to watch movies, football and soap operas then do exploit. It cannot work that way. Start by sacrificing your time, read the bible and obey what God says. When Jesus wasn’t on a mountain praying, he was busy doing what was godly like raising the dead, healing the sick etc. The bible is a very good source of knowing God’s character. It shows us that He’s Omni-potent, loving, caring, trustworthy etc.

Unless we know God’s character, some things will remain history and stories to us. For instance when God says “Instead of their shame my people will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace they will rejoice in their inheritance; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs.” Isa. 61:7

This scripture can tell you some of God’s traits e.g. He’s a rewarder because he is giving a double portion. If a believer doesn’t understand or believe this statement, there’s nothing else that God can do. I know the bible talks about some things that look too good to be true but our duty is not to determine which ones to believe. We have to remember that God has already been proven. If we can agree with God on everything He says in His word we can walk with Him all the “way” like Enock. Enock’s personality vanished as a result of walking with God unwaveringly. If you want to know God, spend time with Him through His word. I’ll not suggest going to church as the best way of knowing God because of the increased heresy and false prophets. God will reveal Himself to those who seek Him.

The more we know God, the less fearful we’ll become. We shall be strong in everything even things that look impossible to us. When we know it’s God who works through us we have no reason to fret. Many times we fear to do something e.g. praying for the sick because we think we are the ones healing but we are wrong! God dwells richly in us! Remember He’s called Emmanuel- God with us. The more of God we know the stronger we get, when we get strong the things that are suppressing us will be lifted up by our knowledge of Him! Are you connecting?

Conclusion

– Make every effort to know God because the more you know Him the stronger you become, and the stronger you become the more exploit you do. The key is knowledge of God.

– Salvation is not knowing God but rather introduction to God. We have to go deeper and know His heart for us to do exploit. What we do after salvation is what determines how much you know God.

– The kingdom of God is all about violence; where violence is involved, the winner wins depending on the strength. The more we strive to know God the better “fighters” we’ll be.

– Because of knowing God to be a protector, Elisha unlike Gehazi, did not have to cry or pray. There are times to let God prove Himself.

This article was written because the Holy Spirit revealed, Printed because Jehovah Jireh provided and it’s being shared with you because Jesus is full of love. Feel free to distribute this article BUT not for commercial purposes.

This is such a wonderful book that I felt obliged to share the experience with other reading enthusiasts who always look for good books to read. The author defines this book as a thought experiment in the form of a fiction. I must say that the definition fits pretty well.

The starting point of the plot is when a young man, a company deliver man, delivers a package to an old man. Instead of accepting the package and signing the receipt, the old man asks the delivery man a strange question, “If you toss a coin a thousand times, how often will it come up heads?”

The young man’s answer draws even more questions from the elderly person, and a very interesting conversation goes on between the two. That conversation is the essence of the book. The young man appears as an averagely educated and intelligent one, while the other seems to be somebody who knows literally everything, a sage.

The conversation covers a vast number of topics from science, philosophy, and religion such as gravity, magnetism, whether man has free will, whether God is omnipotent, in a very analytical, logical, sensible manner. Among them, I found two completely new concepts, about God and probability.

Reading this book was a wonderful experience. God’s Debris is unique in the sense it is rather enjoyable for a thought provoking book, largely because of its story like presentation and smooth flowing language. The ISBN of the book is 0-7407-4787-8. God’s Debris is also available online for free, enjoy!

When I talk about imitating God in a genuine way, I do not mean anything bad or questionable. What I mean is: Sure, it starts with us being made in God's image, but it ends with us becoming genuinely in the Great and Powerful nature of God ultimately in a positive, beneficial and good way. Indeed, I think we are seeing the end of the worst of human nature now, and I understand the best of us are slowly evolving and growing to God consciousness. Men and women like Mohandas / Mahatma Gandhi, Nikola Tesla, Sojourner Truth, Florence Nightingale, and Mother Teresa are just glimpses , I fully understand, of that consciousness which is God's really.
One time, I read a book called "Cosmic Consciousness" by Dr. Richard Maurice Bucke that described the process of illumination and wisdom in a genuine, objective and realistically restrained way that is plausible. I say and mean that Dr. Bucke's descriptions are not just plausible and realistic, they work in that "reality is stranger than fiction" way that makes the results reliably obvious to even the most hardened skeptic.
Indeed, the best of us are going to grow to imitate God and have the consciousness of God come alive within us. Even writer and researcher Dr. Champion Kurt Teutsch, and his wife Joel Marie Noel Teutsch hinted at this in their book form available research notes also called "From Here To Greater Happiness" or "How To Change Your Life For Good" and "Your Right To Perfect Health".
God consciousness starts out as just imitation and ends up a consciousness like any other yet even more than any other consciousness there is. Sure, I am leaving room for you to think and figure out some things, but I do need to fill in some blanks about what I am writing about. God consciousness is a consciousness like happiness or love is a consciousness and a habitual feeling that ultimately builds on itself. There is a catch though, we must always remember the good, cherish the good, and create realistic patience, understanding and tolerance within and without ourselves for the good.
Sure, I could make this more simple in the right places, and more complicated or complex in some places. As I said though, you must do your own thinking and take your own values ​​from what you are reading with an interpretation all your own that applies to you. This article is the door, you must open and enter is what I am writing, saying and intimating.

Religious people are snobs when it comes to labeling genuine God seeking people as atheists or non-believers in a real God. The former defy the truth as they engage in worship of idols, man-made prayers, false gods, and things like forgiveness of sins and an eternal life in heaven or hell. These things defy reality and people who escape religion and its chains have been brought out of them by the Spirit, to whom they connect.

Many of the latter are caught up in religious beliefs because they have been brain-washed into accepting that only there can they be in touch with God. But the Spirit has shown me otherwise.

Following my reincarnation, which disproves heaven and hell and most of what religious leaders claim, I was commissioned by the Spirit to take God off the cross. It took time, years in fact, to be educated into what that and other commissions meant and how they could be accomplished.

Given visions on many occasions in 1983 the Spirit showed me pictured on the Internet. That was a great mystery as no one in my circles had any inkling of that medium. Today, my face is all over it on web-sites, in articles, and through the work that is now being accomplished.

So God speaks to many people and it is appealing to those with their spiritual link in tact to wake up and free themselves from the chains that are binding them to male power. It is not a man but the Great Spirit of the Universe. We have all reincarnated and are in the last days, when it is promised in prophecies that all people will stand in their bodies.

The enormous number of people accounted for is testimony to that event. It is also proven in the number of people who have recall of reincarnation and are stating their experience on videos and in other places. Those who are in situations of sexual insecurity are also feeling the effects of changing sex due to that experience.

It is not up to anyone to judge where others are at in relation to their spirituality but to accept that the Truth is coming out, religions are failing, and the world is on the brink of a cataclysmic event. All noted in God's plan in the Prophecies.

Those who oppose God and hurt others are to be done away with. It's there to read and understand if they have a mind to. If they won't accept what the Spirit laid down and prefer a quagmire of confusion and mystery they have no link. So why infer that others who are unlike them are atheists? If they check their thoughts before passing judgement they may realise that non-religious people have a closer link to the real god than they do and have escaped the shackles.

We hear of men of faith or read of men of God who had such a intimate communion with the living God through Jesus Christ that we sometimes wonder if we could ever arrive at such a spiritual condition having had such an experience.

When we hear or read of men of faith, there is always that element where each acted on the basis of his faith.

They did something, obeying God, having taken risks.

They were prepared to look foolish, or be regarded as peculiar, and then there came that day when their names appeared in an honors list in the book of Hebrews.

They had pleased God. Without faith it is impossible to please God. Check that out in Hebrews Chapter 11 and at verse 6.

Do turn to the Word of God and read it carefully and prayerfully.

God invariably has a rich and enriching blessing for those who make time to read His Word.

Men and women of faith are encouraged to run the race marked out for them and to run with perseverance and endurance.

Is this not the salient and significant evidence of Christian discipleship?

God calls us to persevering faith, demonstrating endurance and continuance – a going on.

It takes courage to persevere and endure, and the writer to the Hebrews is addressing discouraged disciples.

In the military context, perseverance means you stand your ground through all the battlefield dangers, refusing to flee, or run away.

In the athletic context, it speaks of not falling back, or dropping out.
If the Christian life was regarded as some kind of jolly picnic, there would be no need for this type of language.

The disciple of Jesus was taught to throw off everything that hindered and hampered progress – getting rid of burdens, weights, and sins, that could entrap, ensnare, and entangle.

Worry, discouragement, immorality, lust, greed, addiction, fear, and various other emotions, can be impediments which disable disciples in the heat of the battle.

Many things may be legitimate, but the Christian soldier lays them aside as he prepares and runs the race marked out.

AGON is the word used for race from which we get 'agony', implying self control in every area of ​​life – a disciplined disciple. Is that you?

Are you known for being a disciplined disciple of Jesus Christ, knowing what you believe, and why you believe it – and being able to give an answer for the faith that you have – and being able to do so lovingly and graciously?

All this is never easy.

It has never been easy – and that is one reason why the letter to the Hebrews encourages us to persevere.

And that automatically includes the crucial and critical matter of prayer – spend time with God – not just speaking – and not simply producing a list of requests – but following the reading of His Holy Word let God speak to you.

Give Him time to answer that matter that is heaving on your heart.

"Loving Father – our Gracious God – help us to persevere – help us to overcome the obstacles diversions and distractions which can take us away from serving Jesus Christ lovingly and faithfully and joyfully, as well as dutifully. Help us – we know we cannot do it on our own. Amen "

Open your Bible to Galatians 2:20… It says, I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, Who loved me, and gave himself for me.

God is not looking for perfect people or with people with great abilities, but for those who are dedicated to following and obeying Him. Most of the world goes in one direction, but the followers of the Bible are seeking God. If you have received Jesus Christ as your Savior, a wonderful thing has happened, you are special to God! Say, thank You Jesus!

If you belong to Jesus, God is pleased that you are following and learning from His Word. There are many lies sent by the devil to draw you away from God and the relationship He desires to have with you. The devil does not want you to know that God is loving, kind, merciful and forgiving. Why? Because, you are special to God! God is telling you, I truly love you, come to me as you are!

Think about what He has already done for you. Go ahead take a few minutes. Now shout about it! Read the scripture again! It is never God’s will that we should be anything less than absolutely complete in Him. That’s why the Holy Spirit is in your heart to help you in your Christian walk with God.

Only the divine leadership of the Holy Spirit can tell you how to live for God. Hallelujah! Seeking God is not a one time thing. It’s a lifestyle of going after God and His Word everyday. You see, God intends to use you in many wonderful, unexpected ways if you let Him. Why? Because you are special to God and He wants to use you for His glory.

Yes, God desires you to draw near to Him, and in doing so, He will draw near to you. God is excited when you get born again and confess Jesus as Lord of your life! God’s ultimate will is that you be saved and come to know Him personally. God wants you to delight in Him as you enjoy His presence.

Don’t hesitate to call on the Name of Jesus and to stand on His Word, because you are special to God. Ask the Holy Spirit to get involved in teaching you more and more about the Word and how God loves you. Always remember Jesus gave Himself for you and that makes you special to God!

Praying to your God can be comforting, inspirational and empowering. In your own way commune with your God. As you experience immense pain and sorrowful emotions, praying often and intently can be your anchor of hope, peace, and strength.

Faith In God

It is essential to healing your grief to do all you can on your own. However, after all your efforts there is a vital source that is important to also embrace.

"Have Faith!
Listen to the Voice of God, rather than to the people who say they know what God wants you to do. "
~ Jonathan Lockwood Huie

It has been my experience that most have an opinion about what you should do about solving your personal problem and what and how you should meet your personal challenge. Many will freely express to you their ideas. I belief we are all a child of God who knows us individually and cares about our welfare. I invite you to consider praying and listening to the voice of God in your heart and mind – others will tell you from their point of view.

Seek Spiritual Guidance And Support

In the midst of your physical or emotional pain, you may have some significant spiritual questions. You may be asking yourself why this happened or what you could have done to have deserved such suffering. You may be wishing you could escape from the current reality. You may even find you are questioning your most basic spiritual beliefs. Are you wondering if there is a God or why He would have allowed this to happen?

While there may be temptation to abandon your religious or spiritual views, this may be the time you need to rely on them more than ever before. You may find it hard to pray or believe your prayers can be heard and answered, but you may also find greater peace and comfort than you ever imagined. You may find peace in meditation or solace. You may also be encouraged by words of wisdom from those who have passed through sorrow before you.

Communion with your God in your own way can give you added inspiration, strength, and empowerment to transform your grief in to a wholesome peace and reconciliation. It is vital on your healing journey that you embrace all sources that will help you overcome detours that fall on your healing path that could erode your happiness transformation. Is there any reason why you should not seek help from your supreme being?

Throughout my life, I have personally gone through incredible loss, heart-breaking sorrow and life-threatening accidents and diseases. I have survived a life-threatening car accident, had a "Widow Maker" tree fall and break over my head while I was cutting another tree down, fell off the roof of my home, experienced business and financial reversals, survived a deadly staph infection , the loss of a limb, endured chronic physical pain and I now face the loss of my companion through the devastating effects of Alzheimer's disease. I have been where the tire hits the road. To mention only a few. I have bought the grief tee shirt.

I Pray That As You Experience Your Grief Trial You Are Able To Say

"I am content that God be God. I will not try to instruct him on his duties or on his obligations toward me or toward any of his children. I know he lives and loves us, that he is God. He's not unmindful of us . We do not suffer out of his view. He does not inflict pain upon us, but he sustains us in our pain. I am his daughter / son; my daughter / son is also his daughter / son; we belong to him, and we are safe with him. In my journey to adulthood I used to think we were safe from grief and pain here because of our faith. I know now that is not true, but we are safe in his love. We are protected in the most ultimate sense of all-we have a safe home in heaven forever.
That is my witness.

And my witness to you is that God lives, and he does not live less though you have injustice and adversity and pain and unkindness and violence and betrayal. God is in his heaven. We chose to come to an unjust world and suffer. But God is God, and he loves us. His son died for us. There is for each of us, because of who we are and who he is and who we are together, hope. There is hope.

My belief in a Supreme Being has given me added strength. I testify of a God who loves me and knows me by name and watches over me in good times and bad. I express my gratitude for that belief. My heart has been comforted by those things which I believe. Even though I don't understand the why of my grief, my discouragement has been met, and conquered by my beliefs nurtured and harvested. For this understanding and blessings, I express my humble gratefulness. I invite you to seek comfort, peace and strength through communion with your God often, again and again, with extra sincerity and energy like you have never done before, as you seek new purpose and peace.

I have been waiting for God to answer my prayers.
Then it happened.

I imagined that God sent me an e-mail message.
This is what He told me.

God:
You are not alone.
I have been searching for a way to communicate with you.
This is my message of love to you.
I am here to give you salvation.

I forgive you for your sins and ask that you forgive others for their sins.
I forgive you for not believing in me all the time.
I forgive you for not loving me as I love you.

I ask that you try to do your best.
I understand that you are not always up to the task.
I only ask that you try again to be all that you can be.

Do not deny yourself of my blessing.
Find comfort in my love.
Believe in me as I believe in you.

Understand that I created you to be a good and worthwhile person.
Believe that you are a good and worthwhile person.
Accept that you were born to be a Person of Faith.
Accept that I created you to be a Person of Faith.

Have faith in yourself.
Have faith in the future.
Have faith in me.

Cherish your family as I cherish you.
Help your children to believe in me.
Show your children God's love, as I love you.

Do not fear your mortality.
Keep trying to communicate with me.
I hear your prayers.
I know your fears.
I will protect you from evil.

You are not alone anymore.
I hear your prayers.
I am always by your side.
I am your salvation and you can ask me anything.

When I finally found my voice, I replied to God asking what more I could do?
God answered:
I am here for you.
Do all that is in your heart to do.
Be of good faith.
Accept the miracle of believing in me.
Be secure in my love for you.
Continue to care for me.
Be assured, I care for you.

Copyright: Arthur Levine 2005