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Making men MEN again. The David Alliance will help you slay your giants.
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Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
Listen up you moron, Im trying to tell you something you thick headed, no good for nothing piece of crap… how dumb are you… now shut up and listen…. And thats where we are going today.
Proverbs 27:5-7
5 An open rebuke is better than hidden love!
6 Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.
7 A person who is full refuses honey,
but even bitter food tastes sweet to the hungry.
We need more than Godly friends in this season of life… we need Godly honest friends who speak truth to us.
1 - Consider the source
An open rebuke is better than hidden love!
V. 5 Consider the source.
The most uncomfortable way… OPEN
It’s still better than hidden.
“Bob you stink as a parent” - in front of everyone.
**This is still better than not dealing with the problem in Bobs life or blaming the kids.
When we are on the receiving end of an open rebuke…
We want to excuse the rebuke due to the method or the timing or the person… but wait, it says better an open rebuke than no rebuke at all. Don’t let the messenger or the method steal the urgency and the value behind a good rebuke. It could cost you if you don’t listen. That rebuke might be the difference between $20 and $20,000,000.
Wether or not that person has earned the right to speak to you… don’t miss the point and value of a good rebuke.
Husbands fear when their wives say “honey we need to talk” - why? Because 99% of the time she wants to talk about what he has to change, or what he did wrong or needs to work on. And even in those situations when it is really hard to have open ears to a strong word… you need to.
When someone gives you a rebuke a great way to respond to the situation is ask yourself…
"How did I get here?” Meaning, why are they rebuking me.
1) “Who are my sources? Who am I around?" Are you being rebuked in a Godly way by Godly people? If not why?
2) "What are these associations/sources doing to me?" That's a major question to ask.
What have they got me doing, listening to, reading, thinking and feeling? You've
got to make a serious study of how others are influencing you, both negatively
and positively.
3) "Is this okay?”
In 1964 Bob Hayes was named the fastest man in history. In the 1964 Olympics bringing home the Gold Medal in the 100 meter run, and being clocked at incredible 8.5 seconds in the final 110 yards of 400
meter relay run. After the Olympics, he became an all-pro wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys. He would later on be inducted into the USA Olympic HOF and the NFL HOF… at Florida A&M His college coach said that if there had ever been a kid he wished was his, it
was Bob Hayes. Yet in 1979 he received a total of 10 years in prison for selling narcotics to an undercover police officer. When coaches and family were interviewed as to how this could happen it came down to this… his inability to choose the right sources to be around.
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
HTG - no podcast the rest of the week!
Hell might be as simple as living today all over again forever…
And Heaven might be as simple as living today all over again forever…
I guess it depends on what you did today… right?
Here’s a better question… could you honestly tell anyone out there that they would love to live today as you have lived it. And in fact could you challenge them that if they lived your day “today” over and over again they would have a full and faith filled life…
Many times we focus on wanting to be like others… what would it have been like to actually be like Mike. Michael Jordan for a day… get up in a 22 million dollar home, go hang out with the best basketball players on the planet, and then obliterate some other quote un quote NBA stars making them look like children… but how many of us would wish that Michael had a day to live in your shoes…
Boy I wish I could get you to live my past Sunday. I received an incredible gift of $8000 and I preached a heck of a sermon, watched God move in worship and the message and then afterward got to lead a young man to Christ before he walked out the door… I know you would have loved to live that day…
Paul challenges us with this verse
Php 3:17 My friends, I want you to follow my example and learn from others who closely follow the example we set for you.
Paul is basically saying “I wish you could live like me”. I wish you could have a day like I have…
Yes he was beaten, stoned, whipped, robbed but he was also used in the most miraculous miracles of miracles. He was thousands come to Christ. He planted churches and he wrote a huge chunk of the NT. But more than that he honestly could say I wish you could live like me.
What a great goal for all of us… to live in such a way that we could honestly say to anyone… boy I wish you could live the say I live…. So lets do it. Lets live lives that we can actually be proud to ask others to live.
Happy Thanksgiving and Keep slaying Giants.
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
Depeche Mode Your own personal Jesus
2Co 11:2 I am as concerned about you as God is. You were like a virgin bride I had chosen only for Christ.
2Co 11:3 But now I fear that you will be tricked, just as Eve was tricked by that lying snake. I am afraid that you might stop thinking about Christ in an honest and sincere way.
2Co 11:4 We told you about Jesus, and you received the Holy Spirit and accepted our message. But you let some people tell you about another Jesus. Now you are ready to receive another spirit and accept a different message.
I just heard a sermon in which a pastor said when someone says I am a Christian, but I don’t believe certain parts of the Bible are relevant today… you can be certain they love themselves more Than Jesus.
If you take Jesus and cut him own to size… reapply scriptures, navigate around other scriptures, negate the meaning of certain texts because it does not fit your beliefs… you simply believe in yourself more than scripture and more than Christ.
How many people have I run into that were (as Paul says in verse 4 - had received Christ… but now have received another Jesus)
v. 3 tricked… fif-thee-ro destroyed, ruined… its not a slight slip up… its not a minor error… it’s total destruction… and how did it happen.
Well we see it with Adam and Eve.They were in a tough spot, life was hard for them, they had problems trials tribulations they were in need and had no relationship with the father…
HOLD THE PHONE JACK… im teasing in great sarcasm. They had it made, they had it perfect… yes perfect… hey if you can walk around naked all day… in my book thats perfect. So while in the midst of the perfect life they got tricked.
What is the key ingredient to being tricked.. simply doubting one simple sentence God said. Just pull back a little and do go all in on a verse in scripture and it starts to unwind.
You can flip flop and flim flam on bible verses… me? Im still trying to raise the dead and cast mountains into the sea… why? Because he said I could and I believe him.
Sunday Nov 24, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
TDAgiantslayer@gmail.com
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For anyone in IL. Luke is a linseed professional counselor who specializes with kids, teens, and families in Christian Counseling. If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety, mood challenges, ADHD, and other mental health concerns, reach out to Luke
https://www.whitestoneresources.com/counselors-list/lmerrill
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Quick intro… before I head a different direction… don’t let the new incoming president cause you to believe that life will be better… it will only be better when we have a revival in our country and world. Keep pushing, praying and sharing Christ with those you come in contact with.
The largest game of Simon Says involved 12,215 participants at the Utah Summer Games Opening Ceremony in Cedar City, Utah, on June 14, 2007.
To play simon says you have to follow simon and you have to know your body
parts. Same with God and his body. Or your out!
But think about when your growing up and your siblings play copy cat and it
drives you nuts. We can do that in the body of christ and it's frustrating for
both people! "Theres something different about you.." That used to be a sly
way cutting someone down but really in gods eyes that's a compliment.
Romans 12:4,5 Each one is a part of that body, and each part belongs to all the other parts. We all have different gifts, each of which came because of the grace God gave us.
Look we all have arms… but that doesn’t mean we all have big biceps, we don’t all have the same flexibility, we don’t all have the same skin color, we don’t all have the same skill set with our arms… I can’t juggle, but I can throw a knife…
Point is - quit trying to be someone else. Find out who your are supposed to be in Christ and be that.
You might have the gift of wisdom, but it might be best used with teenagers… you humor, your insight, your ability to connect etc… might rub adults the wrong way, but may be exactly what teens relate to.
My thought specifically on this is that the worst thing about social media is that it tells us who we should be, how we should act, what we should believe, what our strengths should be, what are gifts should be…
When was the last time you followed an influencer that was huge who’s gifting was the Mercy or compassion or hospitality…
What if God was Simon… would he tell all of us to be the same and do the same? That would be a pretty boring noncreative God. But thats not him, he is the original originator of the pure creative… he creates stuff out of NOTHING… NOTHING. He can use your gifts to do the unbelievable.
Give him some space to be God and to show him who you ought to be
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
TDAgiantslayer@gmail.com
Website:
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For anyone in IL. Luke is a linseed professional counselor who specializes with kids, teens, and families in Christian Counseling. If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety, mood challenges, ADHD, and other mental health concerns, reach out to Luke
https://www.whitestoneresources.com/counselors-list/lmerrill
My media channels all go to Garth Heckman
Text me 30 second interviews of you asking people “whats it take to be a man”
Todays podcast isn’t for everybody… look there are lots of people out there who just refuse to think for themselves… they want to be told what to do, what to think, who to believe, what is right what is wrong and simply just want life made simple… this is not for you. This is for the person who refused to just swallow whatever anyone shoves at them. You like to challenge people, you like to challenge the current thought trend and the current media bias and belief. You don’t care what people think… Then you are listening to the right podcast.
So you may think this is you… but honestly its probably just for a few people today… maybe only 5 out of the thousands who listen to it. Because many of us think we like to think for ourselves and many of us think we don’t mind getting picked on for pushing back on the trend of thought… but very very very few actually thrive on it.
The proof is in the pudding.
Professors - teaching in areas they have never succeeded in.
People who work for your local state or government telling you how to run your business and they have never started anything in their life.
Whiners telling you how unfair a particular are of life is but have never sacrificed, worked 80 hours a week or even went all in on a goal.
Politicians - who are lifers who have never had a real job.
The rich… from inheritance
Even the proven… on luck
I was in a store years ago and someone ended up talking to a kid who worked there who was into guitar… we were talking about guitarists we love - I mention one and he gives me a word for word description of why this guy sucked and he actually quoted word for word out of guitar one magazine… I was like DUDE, do you have an original thought?
In Mark chapter 11 the pharisees question where He gets his authority to do these things… they want to know how come you think your special… we are the special ones. So Jesus says “riddle me this batman”… ok not really, but he says tell me was Johns authority from man or God…. Well well well… one of the few times the religious leaders were speechless… they said we don’t know. Right! So I will not answer you nor listen to you.
Jesus is saying why should I listen to you… you only have a portion, you have not proven yourself nor do you have any real power.
I will listen to those who are proven in multiple areas of their life before I give them the honor of my time, money, or even mind space. You do the same… but again I am probably only speaking to about 5 of you.
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
TDAgiantslayer@gmail.com
Website:
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For anyone in IL. Luke is a linseed professional counselor who specializes with kids, teens, and families in Christian Counseling. If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety, mood challenges, ADHD, and other mental health concerns, reach out to Luke
https://www.whitestoneresources.com/counselors-list/lmerrill
My media channels all go to Garth Heckman
Text me 30 second interviews of you asking people “whats it take to be a man”
John 7:12
And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people. 13Yet no one would speak publicly about Him for fear of the Jews
NAY Sayer here is a quote from Daniel Gilbert from his book Stumbling on Happiness.
Even Wilbur Wright, who proved Kelvin and Newcomb wrong, admitted that in 1901 he had said to his brother that “man would not fly for fifty years.” He was off by forty-eight. The number of respected scientists and accomplished inventors who declared the airplane an impossibility is exceeded only by the number who said the same thing about space travel, television sets, microwave ovens, nuclear power, heart transplants, and female senators.
Stumbling on Happiness, Daniel Gilbert, pg. 124
There is always a nay sayer in the crowd. I once heard a joke that said if you are ever lost, pull out a deck of cards and play solitaire - because it wont take long before you will put a card down and someone will lean over your shoulder and say “I wouldn’t have used that card there”.
Three reasons you need Nay Sayers in your life.
- They will help you clarify and intensify your reasons and choices.
They really do you a favor by causing you to dig into your beliefs and do a gut check. Many times give you an advantage to look over your motives and goals and gain even more invaluable insight. You become even more skilled at what you are attempting to do.
J.K. Rowling: Before becoming a global phenomenon, Rowling's manuscript for "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was rejected by twelve publishers. The rejections fueled her determination and forced her to refine her writing, ultimately leading to the creation of one of the most successful book series of all time… that small little series called Harry Potter, sold over 600 million copies… not to mention the royalties on movies, cartoons, toys and products like cereal and clothing…
- They will help you build a thick skin.
One of the biggest problems in todays world is the noise… the noise of the crowd. You can’t escape it… but given enough time and enough resolve you learn to become deaf to it. You not only just disregard it, but you become deaf to it. I have many times had my wife, friends even antagonists ask me “doesn’t it bother you what they are saying”? I honestly can look at them and say… I didn’t notice it. The deafness and silence it creates actually becomes the fuel to your motivation and to your drive…. Because you can’t hear them anymore you gain greater focus.
Maybe you have heard of the term flow? Its when seemingly the world stops, time stands still and you hear nothing… athletes speak of this all the time. Its a beautiful skill gained by learning how to block out the noise of the Nay Sayers.
- They prove you are moving forward and not backward.
If you want to know if you are moving in the right direction, check the crowd. Typically if more people think your goals are ludicrous you are on your way… if most people agree with your goals they are probably to easy, to unfaltering… they won’t change you, they are not worth your time and effort. Look there will always be some people who like what you are trying to do, the majority will be silent for many reasons, but the loudest voices will be the Nay Sayers… thats a good sign… keep pushing on.
- Here is a bonus thought. The best way to hone your instincts and your judgement and critical eye is constantly having people call you out….
REMEMBER
Haters produce creators.
Sunday Nov 17, 2024
Sunday Nov 17, 2024
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
Mark 11 and Luke 13 tell of Jesus on his way to the temple… he sees a fig tree…
12 The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. 13 Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs. 14 Then he said to the tree, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” And his disciples heard him say it.
15 On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, 16 and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. 17 And as he taught them, he said, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations’[c]? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’[d]”
18 The chief priests and the teachers of the law heard this and began looking for a way to kill him, for they feared him, because the whole crowd was amazed at his teaching.
19 When evening came, Jesus and his disciples[e] went out of the city.
20 In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots. 21 Peter remembered and said to Jesus, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered!”
22 “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. 23 “Truly[f] I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. 24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. 25 And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”
It bears no fruit… neither does the Nation of Israel
The temple had been turned into a shopping mall, not a house of prayer. It was supposed to bear fruit… but it did not.
It was supposed to be the time… but it was not.
The fig tree was out of season for figs, so why did Jesus curse it? Because typically at that time it was not the season for figs.We know Fig trees produce leaves at the time of the Passover, and small fruits do appear, which will ripen later… so there should have been signs of fruits to come - These fruits are unripe but marginally edible. The leaves promise fruit on the tree, but its barren fruitless… its a “looks like Tarzan plays like Jane”. Its bark is bigger than its bite… its a poser, its a wanna be…. It’s Israel at the time Of Christ culminating act of dying for the sins of the world… they should be ready, waiting and open to bearing fruit… but they are hard hearted. The religious leaders of the day are barren.
So Jesus curses the posers… don’t miss the irony here. God in just a second talks about unforgiveness…but right now he is cursing a tree symbolically as the religious leaders… so apparently you can without anger or bitterness or hate or malice - you can curse something or someone… but maybe that is just stored up for the religious leaders… and fake pastors and fake social media preachers and bible thumping hustlers… sorry I digress.
He also shows the power and turn around of a curse - 24 hours. Not bad.
But it also shows us the power of a blessing…surely if Jesus can curse something and get results in 24 hours, he can also bless something and get results in 24 hours.
And might I remind you that he goes on to say in faith we can do the same….
In fact we can tear mountains up with our faith and cast them into the sea… mere words with faith has immediate actions..
But there is a caveat… a warning or a read this before using notification.
And that is this: don’t try this with unforgiveness in your heart. It seems that the sin of unforgiveness is the kryptonite of prayer.
So maybe our first prayer should not be to move mountains for miracles but rather mountains of unforgiveness… and then we can start moving mountains of miracles…. Something to think about.
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
TDAgiantslayer@gmail.com
Website:
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For anyone in IL. Luke is a linseed professional counselor who specializes with kids, teens, and families in Christian Counseling. If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety, mood challenges, ADHD, and other mental health concerns, reach out to Luke
https://www.whitestoneresources.com/counselors-list/lmerrill
My media channels all go to Garth Heckman
Text me 30 second interviews of you asking people “whats it take to be a man”
Sin’s definition is missing the mark…
But it means we are shooting at something. All of us, we are at least trying to make a point out of our life…
But if we miss… well…
Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Usage: The verb "hustereó" primarily conveys the idea of lacking or being deficient in something. It can refer to material needs, such as lacking food or resources, as well as spiritual or moral deficiencies. The term is often used in the New Testament to describe situations where individuals or groups fall short of God's standards or expectations.
Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of lacking or falling short was not only a material concern but also a moral and philosophical one. The idea of deficiency was often linked to the pursuit of virtue and the ideal of self-sufficiency. In the Jewish context, lacking could also imply a failure to meet the covenantal obligations or to live up to the righteousness required by the Law.
But the question today is… what are you shooting for? What have you been shooting for and when you do hit the target - do you get what you thought you would get out of it?
And if not… why not shoot for what God has for you… He will help you hit the target every time.
Crazy story in Mark 10 and I think we might miss the underlying theme…
17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
18 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, you shall not defraud, honor your father and mother.’[d]”
20 “Teacher,” he declared, “all these I have kept since I was a boy.”
21 Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
22 At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth.
23 Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!”
The man had all the things he had aimed for. He hit the mark on obeying the commands… Jesus didn’t argue that point with him.
He hit all the targets with money, popularity, prestige… he had it all. On the outside this guy was killing it… but he trusted his accomplishments, his toys, his resources more than he was willing to trust God.
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
TDAgiantslayer@gmail.com
Website:
Insta:
For anyone in IL. Luke is a linseed professional counselor who specializes with kids, teens, and families in Christian Counseling. If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety, mood challenges, ADHD, and other mental health concerns, reach out to Luke
https://www.whitestoneresources.com/counselors-list/lmerrill
My media channels all go to Garth Heckman
Text me 30 second interviews of you asking people “whats it take to be a man”
Its true that communication is the key to any important relationship… when I used AI it said this…
Communication is the cornerstone of any relationship, fostering understanding, trust, and intimacy. Here are the top five reasons why communication is so important:
- Builds Trust: Open and honest communication creates a safe space where both partners can share their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment or criticism. This vulnerability strengthens the bond of trust between them.
- Resolves Conflicts: Effective communication allows couples to address disagreements and conflicts calmly and respectfully. By actively listening and expressing their needs, they can find solutions that work for both parties, preventing resentment and maintaining harmony.
- Deepens Intimacy: Sharing personal experiences, dreams, and fears creates a deeper emotional connection between partners. This vulnerability and understanding foster a sense of intimacy that goes beyond physical attraction.
- Strengthens the Bond: Consistent and meaningful communication strengthens the emotional bond between partners. It allows them to celebrate shared experiences, support each other through challenges, and grow together as individuals and as a couple.
- Avoids Misunderstandings: Clear and open communication minimizes the risk of misunderstandings, which can lead to hurt feelings, arguments, and even breakups. By expressing themselves clearly and actively listening to their partner, couples can avoid unnecessary conflicts and maintain a healthy relationship.
Of course it has to go both ways…
So we must also understand it is most important in our relationship with God.