Nothing, absolutely nothing, happens 'till parents stop clenching their fists around precious things and people, let go, & trust God!

K-I-N-G Jesus is busy in every moment! (Kind hearted -Integrous - Noble - Gracious)" ~ © gfp '42™

Jesus Followers are called to be reflectors of His character, servants of his grace, ambassadors of His message and magnifiers of His glory!” ~ © gfp '42

The phrase, "American Dream", a lifestyle approach that doesn't require God's power, just ours, was coined in 1931 by James T. Adams.

Trust in Jesus, wholeheartedly. Don't try to figure things out yourself. Just be intimate with Him!

Religious politics is the bent of those who push "The Myth of the Christian Nation" or "Muslim Supremicism" everywhere! ~ © gfp '42™

Whether most Muslims are peaceable is irrelevant. The fact is that fanatics rule Islam now & act-out what the Qur'an truly says ...maul, march, & murder every Infidel if they won't convert!

Being in relationship with Jesus, "God, The One and Only", is the single cure for hatred ...the only guarantee of salam or shalom!

Too many Christians reverse New Covenant commands as we seek, through condemnation of the world, the return of the never-existent, demonic myth of the "Christian Nation"!

The mediocre leader tells. The good leader explains. The superior leader demonstrates. The great leader inspires.

Once bitten, twice shy, thrice shame on me!

Man does not strive for happiness

Speak peace unto the world and good souls will stand.

When people are laughing, they're generally not killing one another.

I want to hear the word 'cherish' about 5 times.

Making the films is never easy, but actually that aspect of trying to make a better film or to keep the standard high is something that comes organically.

Afflictions for God's sake are dearer to Him than any prayer or sacrifice.

Meditation can help us embrace our worries, our fear, our anger; and that is very healing. We let our own natural capacity of healing do the work.

People create social conditions and people can change them.

Except from the Americans—but every pearl has its oyster.

I think about capitalism, consumerism, our consumptive nature as a species approaching the 21st century. I certainly don't have the answers.