John E. Gerken's Blog – September 2009 Archive (2)

I see people who claim to be Christians making a pretense of their own goodness, this usually leads to

existance in a small community of the same. I suppose it seems easier to pretend righteousness than to Love

those around us in our communities. Community includes those who are destitute, hungry, poor, violent, criminals,

addicts, homeless, different from you and me. Jesus commanded we love others, I know that means all others.



Have a nice day and love your neighbors… Continue

A real Christian Loves God and Loves people in Jesus name. I do not debate what sin is, the book of Revelation, or

what the devil is up to. There are things I know and things I believe. Jesus said Love God with all your heart, mind, soul,

and strength, and love others as yourself. There are other commandments in the Bible and those all fulfill Love.

I can watch the Simpsons as long as I love God and love people.



I heard a man at my church the other day say, "How can… Continue