Tuesday Bible Study With Les Feldick: Problems And Consequences Of Carnal Believers

 

 

"Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump,
as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our Passover is sacrificed
for us: Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, 
 neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but 
with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth."
(1 Corinthians 5:7-8)

 

 

 

Ruins of Ancient Corinth in Greece
Image courtesy/Pinterest

 

 

 

  

In this teaching, Les discusses the problems besieging the Corinthian Church.
While they were believers, they were saved, and one day we will meet them
in glory, they had many problems!

 

What was going on in Corinth in A.D. 60?  Was it no different 
 from what has been happening within the Church today?

 

The apostle Paul addressed the issues plaguing Corinthian believers after they
 wrote a letter to him asking how to deal with the immorality in their church.
 Through the leading and guidance of the Holy Spirit, Paul responded to
 their request, admonishing church leaders to step up to the plate and deal
correctly with the gross sin being tolerated within the congregation.

 

 

Problems And Consequences Of Carnal Believers
Part One
(1996)
Les Feldick Ministries-Official Site
(July 19, 2019)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problems And Consequences Of Carnal Believers

Part Two
(1996)
Les Feldick Ministries-Official Site
(July 20, 2019)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problems And Consequences Of Carnal Believers

Part Three
(1996)
Les Feldick Ministries-Official Site
(July 23, 2019)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Problems And Consequences Of Carnal Believers

Part Four
(1996)
Les Feldick Ministries-Official Site
(July 24, 2019)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Along Came A Little Yellow Bird...

 

 

  

 A delightful surprise awaited me this morning when a dainty, bright
 yellow bird with black wings and black markings on his head and tail
 joined the usual crowd of breakfast feeders at the pile of seeds I leave
  for the birds on the little patio near the back door of my home.

 

Eastern Goldfinch
Image courtesy/Pinterest

 

 

 The reason I toss the seeds in a neat pile on the cement is due to the fact 
 that I have yet to buy a hanging feeder that is 100% squirrel proof!

 I have actually caught these ornery critters with their chubby fur bodies flung out
 across the top of the seed pile to try and prevent other birds or other hungry animals,
 like the patient little brown rabbits, from getting anything to eat. However, it is the pesky, 
but pretty, blue and white feathered Blue Jays whom often present the greedy squirrels 
with a formidable challenge, launching relentless dive-bomb attacks from the air. 

 

Showdown!
Blue Jay vs. Squirrel
Image courtesy/Reddit

It is also the mischievous Jays who like to sound the alarm whenever
 new seeds are added to the pile. They seem to like luring the other birds 
  in my backyard with their familiar shrilling and then, buzzing at,
and trying to scare them away from the seed pile too.

  Of course, the beautiful red male Northern Cardinals and their yellow-red mates 
do not seem to scare easy, and often make it to feed at the edge of the pile of seeds.  
In addition to Robins and Mourning Doves coming to feed too, there are small flocks
of little birds which I cannot identify, however, I think these brown-feathered feasters
 might be called House Finches.  After the blizzard this past January, one of these 
little brown birds somehow got inside our house.  Fortunately, we were able to
chase the little fellow back outside again before the cat got a hold of him!

I am also occasionally treated to the appearance of a red-headed Woodpecker,
 with striking black and white zebra-like plumage, whom I think resides in 
the large tree in the side yard next to my house. Sometimes, when I go out 
to water my flowers in the early mornings at sunrise, I hear him
busy at his mysterious work, hidden high up in the tree tops. 

Although I have spotted them in the area where I live,
 I have never seen a Goldfinch this close up before today.

The Eastern Yellow Goldfinch holds the distinguished title of being
the official State Bird of New Jersey. Two other states also claim
the little yellow bird as their own: Iowa, and Washington State,
where it is called the Willow Goldfinch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arlene's First Zucchini Special

 

 

 

 

The gracious host of At Home shares some easy and delicious
recipes for a garden surplus of zucchini squash! 

 

Arlene's First Zucchini Special
(1992)
At Home With Arlene Williams
(Uploaded July 9, 2026)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday Meditation: Happiness Is...

 

  

 "If anyone desires to come after Me, let them deny themselves and take up their cross
and follow Me. For whoever will save their life, shall lose it: and whoever will lose
 their life for My sake, shall find it." 
(Matthew 16:24-25)

 

 

Image courtesy/Bible Art

 

 

As I've been pondering the subject of happiness this morning-an elusive and
 seemingly unattainable state for so many-I am led to these words of Jesus.
I believe the secret of happiness lies embedded in those words,
painful though they appear to be.

How else explain radiant people like the young man who sat in our living room 
and described how his six year old boy died in his arms from leukemia. Today,
 this man finds fulfillment in giving himself totally to helping college students.
Or the woman I visited recently whose husband turned out to be a homosexual 
 and demanded a divorce. Some years later, this woman also lost her eyesight.
 Yet, she is a cheerful, loving person, fully self-supporting. 

You might say that such people almost have a right to be unhappy.
That they are not, lies in the way they spend themselves for others.
I have observed that when any of us embarks on the pursuit
 of happiness for ourselves, it eludes us. 
Often I've asked myself why.

 

Image courtesy/Amazon.com
 

 

 It must be because happiness comes to us only as a dividend.
  When we become absorbed in something demanding and worthwhile,
 above and beyond ourselves, happiness seems to be there
 as a by-product of the self-giving.

 

 

 Catherine Marshall 
(1914-1983)
American Christian writer and
best-selling author
Image courtesy/Alchetron

 

"Happiness Is..."
By Catherine Marshall 

 A Devotional taken from The Women's Devotional
New Testament With Psalms And Proverbs
 New International Version
(c. 1995)
Zondervan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday Night In Uncle Walt's Vault: Disney's Alice In Wonderland 75th Premiere Anniversary

 

 

 "We keep moving forward, opening new doors and doing new things,
 because were curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." 
-Walt Disney

 

Image courtesy/Wikipedia

 

 

 75 years ago today, on July 26, 1951, Walt Disney's animated, comedy-
 fantasy version of Lewis Carroll's "Alice In Wonderland" premiered at
 the Leicester Square Theatre in London, England.  The film premiered
a few days later in America on July 28, 1951 in New York City.

Walt Disney with 13 year old Katherine Beaumont, 
 the voice actress of Alice, attending the premiere of 
"Alice In Wonderland" in London, England on July 26, 1951.
Image courtesy/Reddit

 

 

  

 

These two favorite scenes of mine from Walt Disney's "Alice In Wonderland" 
brings back memories of when my children were little and liked to watch
" Disney's Sing-A-Long Songs" VHS tapes on the VCR.

Does anyone still own a VCR these days?

  

Golden Afternoon
Alice In Wonderland
(1951)
Walt Disney Productions
Uploaded by Princess Aurora sleeping beauty
(April 20, 2024)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Unbirthday Song
Alice In Wonderland
(1951)
Walt Disney Productions
Uploaded by Ruben Vernier
(April 26, 2014)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Charles Stanley: All Our Anxieties

 

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go
through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through
the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze."
(Isaiah 43:2)

 

 

 The things we want in life can take possession of us if we're not careful.
When this happens, anxiety can take hold of us in the form of fear,
worry, or other paralyzing emotions.  In Part One of this classic
sermon, Dr. Charles Stanley teaches how the believer can find
relief from anxiety, by first and foremost trusting in God.

 

All Our Anxieties/Part One
Dr. Charles Stanley/In Touch Ministries
(Uploaded April 12, 2026)

 

 

 

 

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, 
with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God,
which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts
 and your minds in Christ Jesus."
 (Philippians 4:6-7)

 When we do not deal correctly with anxiety, it can become
very destructive in our lives.  In Part Two of this classic teaching,
Dr. Stanley teaches about the sources of anxiety and how we
can overcome our fears and worries by trusting God who
already has the solution to our problems.

 

All Our Anxieties/Part Two
Dr. Charles Stanley/In Touch Ministries
(Uploaded April 19, 2026)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday Night Memories With The Lawrence Welk Show: God Bless America

 

 

 Image courtesy/Pixabay

 

 From 2003, this patriotic musical salute to America stars many of the
talented dancers, musicians, and singers from the Welk Musical Family,
including Anacani, Elaine Balden, Bobby Burgess, Jo Ann Castle,
Guy Hovis, Ralna English, Myron Floren, Norma Zimmer, 
 Jack Imel, The Lennon Sisters, and more!

 This presentation also features a special 100th Birthday tribute 
to Lawrence Welk, who was born to German immigrant parents in
 Strasburg, North Dakota on March 11, 1903. Through hard work and
 determination, Mr. Welk lived the American dream, becoming one of the 
 most beloved television personalities and Big Band leaders of all time. 

Hosted by cast members Mary Lou Metzger and Tom Netherton, 
"Lawrence Welk: God Bless America" features The Welk Champagne
 Music Makers conducted by John Bahler.

Lawrence Welk: God Bless America
(2003)
Uploaded by Lawrence Welk LPs
(July 1, 2023)