REPLY FROM: Dan

Dear Chinedu

It's easy, just revisit the website: http://www.powerofaith.com/miracle1.htm then read it slower this time.

God Bless You -

Dan Douglass

REPLY FROM: Dan

Dear Safari -

"I got your Point"

REPLY FROM: Dan

Dear Ruth

Thanks for Nothing!
 

REPLY FROM: Dan (no return address provided)

Of course it was "not" in God’s plan to divorce and remarry. Neither was it in his plan for wives "not" to submit to their husbands as unto the Lord, (literally) or for husbands "not" to love their wives as Christ loved the Church. (And died for her - literally!) I’ve found that if even one spouse takes these commands of God seriously, divorce is rarely if ever an issue.

If you want to condemn someone for getting divorced and then remarried, you need to back up a few sins, then wait in line! I'm sure it was not God's original plan to divorce Israel either, but, Ummmmm - he did!

Jeremiah 3:8 "And I saw that for all the adulteries of faithless Israel, I had sent her away and given her a writ of divorce, yet her treacherous sister Judah did not fear; but she went and was a harlot also.

Apparently, Paul didn't feel that every person who remarried was doomed to condemnation either. (I encourage you to get out your bible and read this verse in context)

1 Corinthians 7:28 But if you marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. Yet such will have trouble in this life, and I am trying to spare you.

Make no mistake about it. Paul said that such people would have trouble in this life, and I will confirm it! They will! I'll go farther than that. If people use this scripture to justify doing anything they want, they will not just have trouble in "this" life, but beyond.

God hates divorce, so you would be wise to walk out of yours blameless in his eyes, if you are going through one. Do everything you can to save your marriage. But, even God reached a point when he said: "Enough is enough"

Tithing: Teresa Blevins

Comments: Dan, I am not afraid to use my email and name but I do know this YES you do have to pay your Tithes, if not you will be cursed the bible is the bible not matter where in the bible its still the truth you have to pay your tithes, sorry but your wrong on that one man.

REPLY FROM: Dan (Undeliverable - bogus email address)

Dear Teresa

After reviewing my web logs, I see that you were on the web page 3 minutes and 17 seconds. A good deal of that time must have been spent composing your letter to me. This makes it obvious to me that you probably read no more than a couple of paragraphs at most, before criticizing the website.

If you ever care to actually read the website before leaving criticism, I would be most interested in hearing any intelligent comments you might have to add. You have inadvertently brought up a very good point though. Since there is no scripture or record of Jesus ever paying tithes, (or receiving any for that matter) he must be cursed! Have we all been following the wrong guy all this time?

Please! Before you quote Matthew 22:15 - 23, (give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar) the scripture only proves that Jesus paid "Taxes" not "Tithes". Neither can it be found in the scriptures where the disciples or apostles ever paid or received tithes.

If we are cursed with a curse according to Malachi 3:9, that was only one of 613 laws. Here’s another one. Have you ever spoken disrespectfully to your parents?

Mark 7:10 "For Moses said, 'HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER'; and, 'HE WHO SPEAKS EVIL OF FATHER OR MOTHER, IS TO BE PUT TO DEATH';

Only 611 more laws to go! Better brush up! Stop taking other peoples word for it. (Even mine) Get out your bible and get the information first hand.

Comments: you like yo twist the words around in the bible don't you?

REPLY FROM: Dan (Undeliverable - sIgned: "Nobody, and a bogus email address)

Again, this person spent 2 minutes and 9 seconds carefully reading this article before writing to me. (amazing) All I can say in reply to this message is: Even if I were guilty of twisting words, (which I am not) at least "I" read them.

Prophet: C

Comments: Hello, 
 
This was very informative and I appreciate the easy access to your website. I hope you will tackle more interesting questions people may have. 
 
Why attacks make you stop being involved and overcome the pressure?

Reply from Dan: Dear "C"

Attacks come from an enemy. His name is Satan. He has many angels under his command and they are now referred to as "demons". Satan is "very" intelligent. He is also very subtle. Your enemy 'hates" you! His power is limited by God. If not, he would simply have killed you long ago.

The attacks are designed to overcome you with pressure! To stop being involved with God is his goal, and is foolishness on your part if you do. If you were in a tank of water, and the water level kept rising, should you quit swimming? It has been my experience that Satan will not just simply attack you, but attack you from many different fronts at one time!

Those who seek God and a personal relationship with him, run to God and wait under his protection for the storm to pass and for God to defeat their enemies. The others have more faith in Satan and lose.

Reply from Dan: Dear Katina - Are you sure it was God who gave your daughter diabetes? I hear allot of preachers say: "God never moves or does anything unless someone prays or intercedes first". I haven't researched this and can't tell you what scriptures they are basing this on, but I tend to believe it.

You didn't read the page "Free Will" while you were there, did you? How often did you pray for protection over your child before she was afflicted? (or children) Once a day? Once a week? Month? Have you "ever" prayed protection over your child? Did you prepare only healthy meals for your child, or did you do like millions of other parents and make "sugar" the main course for every meal?

When I was a kid, I practically lived off of candy and pop. (especially peanut butter cups) It is a miracle that "I" never developed diabetes. It is easy to blame God, but usually there are a number of things we could have done differently using 20/20 hindsight. The most important would have been "praying for protection".

If my response seems cold to you, it is simply to make a point. It's not too late! Nothing is impossible with God. Chances are, God will not heal your daughter if all you do is sit and wait for it, or accuse him. Miracles still happen today, but it usually requires allot of prayer.

If this were my child, I would be making prayer a full time job! Read my website/article "Receive a Miracle".

Reply from Dan: Dear Daniel - I have met him thank you. It was his teachings that inspired the page you read. After looking at the web logs, I see you spent a total of 2:46 (two minutes and 46 seconds) carefully studying my article before emailing a sarcastic comment. We do have one thing in common, I am also praying that you will meet him.

If you truly believe that you will be saved by any of your works, (tithing included) you may sadly be told by him one day: "I never knew you". If you care to actually read the article this time, it is all explained there and is 100% based on scripture.

REPLY FROM: Daniel - December 24, 2007

REPLY FROM: Dan - December 24, 2007

Reply from Dan: - Dear Daniel

Comment: why do you all do this stupid stuff. it is in the bible to give 10% to God. It is all HIS. STUPID.

Reply From Dan: Dear Nobody - All I can say is: Wow! That's the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me. (Dan wipes away a tear) I noticed after checking my logs, that you were only on the page long enough to write this nicely thought out letter. You didn't actually "read" anything.

All of the answers and information are on that page. "The Truth About Tithing". Most people actually "read" the page before leaving hate mail. I invite you to actually read the page this time, but I will leave you with this question:

Are you saved by the grace of God? (Acts 2:21) or are you cursed with a curse if you don't tithe? (Malachi 3:8-9) It can't be both, it can only be one. Your answers are on the webpage. "Good Luck"

P.S. - You are correct in one thing though. It all belongs to God, so stop hoarding the other 90%, or find out what God would have you do with your money.

Comment: I personally don't think that you should have said this about smoking. although you are right about the bible not stating a thing about smoking, but if you know your scriptures and understand them to the fullest, there is a scripture that says............NOT TO SMOKE.........in these words.....your body is the temple of GOD.

Reply from Dan: Dear Renay - The scripture you are referring to is:

1 Corinthians 6:19 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own?

This verse is only speaking about immorality. Specifically, it refers to "Sleeping with prostitutes". It has nothing to do with smoking! Please read "the whole thing!" Read 1-Corinthians 6:15 through 6:20 (It's only 6 verses) Verse 6:18 clearly states that Every other sin that a man commits is outside the body.

If smoking were a sin, (which is very questionable) this scripture would not apply to it. Something much more dangerous than smoking is going on here. At some point some preacher said this to you. Either he himself, didn't read these scriptures in context, or he lied to you for the purpose of filling his own agenda! Either way - "Not Good".

Tithing: Mac

Comments: I think you don't know what you are talking about. "We are free from the law of Moses?" Are you serious? So basically you're saying that the 10 commandments doesn't still stand. You need to seek Jesus more guy.
 

Reply from Dan: Dear Mac

I took your advice and sought Jesus more. I found that Jesus mentioned and testified of Moses 19 times in the New Testament. Matthew 8:4, 19:8, & 23:2 - Mark 1:44, 7:10, 10:3 & 12:26 - Luke 5:14, 16:29, 16:31 & 20:37 - John 3:14, 5:45, 5:46 & 6:32. (For your personal reference)

In four of these scriptures Jesus refers to the "Law of Moses". Luke 24:44, 7:19, 7:22 & 7:23. And concerning being set free from the law of Moses?

John 1:17 For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.

Which one do you choose? Now you strike me as a man that is not bothered by "facts and details", but let me try to explain the difference. The Ten Commandments were "not" written by Moses! They were written by God (Literally) "in stone". (twice as a matter of fact) Thus the phrase was invented "It is written in stone". A phrase we use even today to describe something that is iron clad and un-changeable.

Here is an example: God wrote: (personally, in stone and literally)

Exodus 20:12 "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the LORD your God gives you.

Mark 7:10 "For Moses said, 'HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER'; and, 'HE WHO SPEAKS EVIL OF FATHER OR MOTHER, IS TO BE PUT TO DEATH';

So, to answer your question "Yes!, I’m serious" and so was Jesus. God personally gave us ten commandments, (laws) Moses gave us 613 of them. Tithing was one of those. If you are going to live by even one of these laws, you are obligated to live under "all" of these laws!

Romans 2:12 For all who have sinned without the Law will also perish without the Law, and all who have sinned under the Law will be judged by the Law;

Jesus set us free from the law. He was the only one who could. It was his purpose and mission. For anyone to say that they earned their way into heaven by their works, (tithing etc...) are making the statement that they do not need Jesus to enter heaven.

I personally have no stake in this. I’m just the messenger. Jesus set us free. You can accept the freedom, or you can choose bondage. If you chose the latter, there are 613 laws. Better read up on them as not to break any, because you will be judged by them. However, I must warn you, only one person in history was able to accomplish this. His name was Jesus.

Now, I did exactly as you requested. I sought Jesus more. Now it is your turn. Seek Jesus! Seek the truth. Good luck