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Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
Fertile soil
Matthew 13
Seven secrets to successful seeds
You expose your seeds to the sun…and it can take it if you meet the other demands… of growth. Weed, water and waste.
You weed your soil… Lets just call these bad habits and bad people. If it does not add to the growth of your dreams and goals Then pull it out of your life.
I have had to learn over time to give more friends less time and to even drop some friends completely. I have also learned to drop some bad habits… to many times getting caught up in a TV series, reading books that don’t feed my spirit just my ego. Many men are just a few weeds away from truly catapulting their speed of growth simply by pulling a few weeds.
You water your soil… Water is a symbol of the Holy Spirit - how much influence and say do you allow the Holy Spirit over your goals, dreams and visions. He is the Grand Gardener…give him room to work.
Waste - You allow yourself to get crapped on… its good fertilizer.
Don’t let life get you down when things hit the fan… that stuff on the fan… its great for your dreams if you grow from it.
Seeds have to die before they grow… don’t let the death of a dream or goal fool you into thinking it won’t ever come to fruition. You may be surprised… just hang in there and stay true to the process.
You choose what seeds you are willing to get planted… The sower was sowing good seed, because he is a good man… Yes you have to have good soil, but beware there are lots of sowers out there who are bad and carry bad seed.
And finally… the biggest enemy to growth is we forget how long it can take…
How many of us have walked away from fields that ultimately blossomed and brought great beauty and meaning to others who stumbled upon it.
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Lets take a look at a common verse
Eph. 6:1-5 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: 3 “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.”
4 And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.
V. 1 “in the Lord”
Paul used this phrase 21 X’s in the NT
It means you are subject to the Lord in unity and obedience. He is your Lordship, Master and controller.
*PARENTS Lets start here: Do your kids see you in that type of relationship with God?
V. 3 “GO WELL WITH THEE”
This is to the kids… ages 0 and up
GK - Live a life of reward.
**How many get what they want and feel cheated, or void, or even more empty and voracious
Vs.
Rewarded… just unexplained, unannounced, unexpected reward. THINGS JUST END UP GOING RIGHT!
V. 4 BRING THEM UP
Nurture, nourish and care for their mind, emotions, body, soul and spirit.
**then it talks about Slaves and Masters…
Again all about relationships relationships RELATIONSHIPS!
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.…
Dissect a frog: forceps, tray, scissors, scalpel, needles, pins,
V. 10 FINALLY GK - LOY-POO
Genitive Neuter Singular Adjective -
So Henceforth from now on remember we are fighting a spiritual war.
YOU ARE IN WAR
YOUR KIDS ARE IN WAR
The reason why it’s important to understand you are training your child for war is because you yourself are in the same war.
You have not won that war yet so you must go to your kids with humility and tenderness and honesty -that you yourself still fail in many battles in that war.
TEACH THIS…
Like in any war the enemies strategies and tactics will change.
We can’t just give them 3 points to better behavior and walk away. In fact we need to teach our kids about this aspect of the enemy.
Your 4th grader wants the new gaming system - everyone else has one. So what is the spirit behind this? Selfishness, the fear of man. (But you only modify behavior and not the heart)
- In 8th grade she wants to dress like everyone else. So what is the spirit behind this? Selfishness, the fear of man. (But you only modify behavior and not the heart)
- As a Junior in High School she wants to be promiscuous. WHY? So what is the spirit behind this? Selfishness, the fear of man. (But you only modify behavior and not the heart)
…See how the strategy changes - but as a parent if you identify it early so the child begins to see it her heart will open up to the changing power of the Holy Spirit.
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
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”
Parenting in the presence evil
Join us for a 3 week series on the perils of parenting in the new realm. The enemy is out to destroy your kids, your family and your future. What does Gods word say about victory in the middle of viciousness. How do you train your kids for battle in todays Spiritual War. The questions may be different, but the answer is always found in Gods word.
NOV> 3rd
Here is a word for you and I . GOD awards us with attacks . Just like JOB. He told me to quit being concerned about being attacked (your demon in the first service for example). I’m building your faith and responsibility (my response to HIS ability). Garths thought on this: is the man who invested the talents got even more and we know that when you invest talents, there’s risk this hard work, but it’s a test.
Thick skin people get things done.
Paul said In
Galatians 1:10 For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.
Prov. 29:25 The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
Jer. 17:5 Thus says the Lord: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart turns away from the Lord.
Matthew 10:32-33
So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven, but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven.
Paul himself told stories of being whipped, stoned, beaten with rods, shipwrecked, robbed and numerous times. In fact in Galatians 6:17 He said I wear the scars of standing for Christ.
Just recently on social media I have been called a cult pastor of a gun church, I have been called someone who thinks they are chosen by God to speak for him… I kind of am… and so are you, I have been called a hypocrite a pedophile, a sicko,
In person I have been told to be quiet, to get out of my face, I have been told of F off…
I don’t find delight in it, I actually pray for the people because I truly want them to know Jesus.
Here are five ways to cultivate grit:
- Embrace Challenges: Seek out situations that push you outside of your comfort zone. Challenges help build resilience and determination.
- Cultivate a Growth Mindset: Believe that your abilities can be developed through hard work and dedication. This mindset fuels perseverance.
- Set Meaningful Goals: Having clear objectives gives you direction and motivation to overcome obstacles.
- Practice Deliberate Practice: Focus on specific areas for improvement and engage in consistent, focused practice.
- Learn from Failure: View setbacks as opportunities for growth and learning. Analyze what went wrong and adjust your approach.
Not that these are not good, and they apply to many things… however the best way to become thick skinned and take on a greater influence as a follower of Christ is simply - serve him publicly, speak of him publicly, be his example publicly, You will get thick skinned pretty fast when you pray for people in public, share Christ with people in your neighborhood or work place. You gotta step out to step up and you will step on a lot of rough patches… but it is worth it.
All five of these are all wrapped up in being a follower of Christ Daily.
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 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”
Parenting in the presence evil
Join us for a 3 week series on the perils of parenting in the new realm. The enemy is out to destroy your kids, your family and your future. What does Gods word say about victory in the middle of viciousness. How do you train your kids for battle in todays Spiritual War. The questions may be different, but the answer is always found in Gods word.
NOV> 3rd
reality tv - when leave it to beaver was on, lots of kids grew up thinking that was reality. we all know now that it's not. but what we see today on tv is no more real as leave it to beaver was back then.
Reality tv - ha is there anything more NOT reality than reality TV? It is the same with social media, its not reality, even the stuff I post isn’t true reality in the form of you knowing everything about me. I was really under attack yesterday… but I don’t post that stuff on Social media. I spent most of the day in my underwear… aren’t we glad I don’t post that on social media… but what is reality?
REALITY
A woman was showing a friend her new baby The friend said ”she’s beautiful “ the mother exclaimed “this is nothing you should see her picture”.
The Bible has many things to say about reality, including:
- God is the basis for reality
The Bible says that God created the heavens and earth, and that everything visible and invisible was created by God…. God sees beyond what people want you to see or what they think God sees. - God's Word is the foundation of reality
The Bible says that God cannot lie, and that reality would change to comply with God's Word if He did. If God can only tell the truth than he is definitely the one you want to understand reality through correct? - Humans can choose to align with God's Word - you can choose reality.
The Bible says that humans can choose to live in accordance with God's Word, or they can choose death…. Think of it, if you choose to believe what is not real - whether its a social media post, a political leader or a rock star, superstar athlete or movie star… you are choosing what is not real… you get to choose. - Accepting Gods reality opens us to hope
The Bible says that accepting God’s reality opens us up to hope because it invites God into our reality. - The wise person looks ahead and faces reality
The Bible says that the wise person looks ahead and faces reality, while the fool tries to fool himself and won't face facts. - The Holy Spirit helps us discern truth
The Bible says that the Holy Spirit helps us discern truth from lies, authenticity from deception, and holiness from hypocrisy.
I was sitting in the house of an amazing guitar player in an award winning secular band, he had it all, the GF who was smoking hot, the great career, a killer guitar player and money to boot. I asked him as we sat alone and were jamming together what else he needed in order to be happy… he stopped and with a solemn look said “I was just asking myself that today”… Im not sure. NOW HERE IS A GUY WHO THOUGHT THE WORLDS REALITY WOULD BRING FULFILLMENT… it hadn’t. The worlds reality over promises and under delivers… seek Gods reality.
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
Mark 8:14-21 The disciples are thinking in the flesh unable to discern what Jesus is talking about.
Galatians 5:10: fits of anger, strife, enmity, and jealousy are deeds of the flesh and they are all deeds that will damage significantly your relationships.
Hebrews 5:11-14
“About this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food, for everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a child. But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.”
Operating in the flesh
- people call us hypocrites… yes we are, we all are, but it strengthens that perception that the only people who are hypocrites are Christians.
- It strengthens pet sins in our lives
Heb. 5 speaks of us growing weaker in the spirit… if thats true - and it is, then we are growing stronger in the fleshly desires… lets call it what it is. The sinful desires.
- Your flesh wants to reject scripture or at least compromise it in your life.
How to stop living by the flesh?
- Confess your sins daily… confess daily to God that you need to kill your flesh, your sin nature.
- 2. Make a habit of reading and studying the bible for your flesh. The nuance here is we sometimes read scripture and pray to become more spiritual and more powerful… but maybe we should just read scripture to become less of a sinner and to put our flesh to death.
3. Get to know what the bible says about your problems… Got a problem? Theres an app for that - as in scriptural application.
4. Build a powerful prayer life
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 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”
Parenting in the presence evil
Join us for a 3 week series on the perils of parenting in the new realm. The enemy is out to destroy your kids, your family and your future. What does Gods word say about victory in the middle of viciousness. How do you train your kids for battle in todays Spiritual War. The questions may be different, but the answer is always found in Gods word.
NOV> 3rd
VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE…
Pray for Trump Pray for Kamala… but vote.
Garth who are you voting for??? I am voting for the person who has the most biblical policies and that would be Donald Trump. My take - but either way vote.
What an amazing book - the book of Acts. It is called the book of acts because it lists the lives and the acts of the Holy Spirit. And it is still for us today… the power of the Holy Spirit still heals, delivers, prophecies, still gives words on knowledge…. But what we might miss is all the times the Apostle Paul wants to travel to certain places and the Holy Spirit keeps him from going. He goes to other cities and leaves when they are not open to his message and even says your blood is on your own hands. And yet when God says stay and take your shots - he does. But what you might miss is a story in Chapter 18:9 During the night, the Lord told Paul in a vision: “Don’t be afraid. Continue talking to people and don’t be quiet. 10 I am with you, and no one will hurt you because many of my people are in this city.” 11 Paul stayed there for a year and a half, teaching God’s word to the people.
Paul Is Brought Before Gallio
12 When Gallio was the governor of the country of Southern Greece, some people came together against Paul and took him to the court. 13 They said, “This man is teaching people to worship God in a way that is against our law.”
14 Paul was about to say something, but Gallio spoke, saying, “I would listen to you if you were complaining about a crime or some wrong. 15 But the things you are saying are only questions about words and names—arguments about your own law. So you must solve this problem yourselves. I don’t want to be a judge of these things.” 16 And Gallio made them leave the court.
17 Then they all grabbed Sosthenes, the leader of the synagogue, and beat him there before the court. But this did not bother Gallio.
Sometimes you gotta leave
Sometimes you gotta stay and take your punches
Sometimes God says I got your back
Sometimes God not only has your back but will beat the back of your oppressors and attackers.
Bottom line, speak up for Jesus and don’t worry about how it all works out.
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
TDA
The David Alliance
It is election time… please vote.
Vote biblically and not emotionally.
Vote not for you who love, but for whom has the principles that line the most up with scripture… and with that here is a story.
The donkey told the tiger, "The grass is blue."
The tiger replied, "No, the grass is green ."
The discussion became heated, and the two decided to submit the issue to arbitration, so they approached the lion.
As they approached the lion on his throne, the donkey started screaming: ′′Your Highness, isn't it true that the grass is blue?"
The lion replied: "If you believe it is true, the grass is blue."
The donkey rushed forward and continued: ′′The tiger disagrees with me, contradicts me and annoys me. Please punish him."
The king then declared: ′′The tiger will be punished with 3 days of silence."
The donkey jumped with joy and went on his way, content and repeating ′′The grass is blue, the grass is blue..."
The tiger asked the lion, "Your Majesty, why have you punished me, after all, the grass is green?"
The lion replied, ′′You've known and seen the grass is green."
The tiger asked, ′′So why do you punish me?"
The lion replied, "That has nothing to do with the question of whether the grass is blue or green. The punishment is because it is degrading for a brave, intelligent creature like you to waste time arguing with an ass, and on top of that, you came and bothered me with that question just to validate something you already knew was true!"
The biggest waste of time is arguing with the fool and fanatic who doesn't care about truth or reality, but only the victory of his beliefs and illusions. Never waste time on discussions that make no sense. There are people who, for all the evidence presented to them, do not have the ability to understand. Others who are blinded by ego, hatred and resentment, and the only thing that they want is to be right even if they aren’t.
When IGNORANCE SCREAMS, intelligence moves on.
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
TDA
Garth Heckman
What do all these things have in common?
Blood, frogs, boils, darkness, flies, hail, death…. And goodness… thats right goodness… no not I for goodness sakes…. Or MY GOODNESS… -NOPE JUST SIMPLY -goodness
God wants the children of Israel… meaning the nation of Israel to be free from Egypt’s bondage. So he sends Moses. Big M meets up with Pharaoh and has a throw down… God shows up by plaguing the nation of Egypt 3 ways… fast, deadly and repeatedly. And Israel gets a front row seat to the festivities… they see it all go down in real time. And wa-la Israel is free… we out’a here. They run into the red sea and God splits it like a cheap pair of pants and they are on their merry way.
The Israelites constantly complained (Exodus 16:2–4), believing the lie that bondage in Egypt - SLAVERY was better than freedom in the desert. They didn’t believe God when he promised that he would give them the Promised Land, so they refused to fight for Canaan (Deuteronomy 1:19–45). Though a few believed the Lord and feared his name, it is clear in Scripture that much of Israel did not fear him — though they saw everything he had done for them… You don’t fear a God of Blood, frogs, boils, darkness, flies, hail, death- Hello, am I missing something? What was it that they did not believe about God?
C.S. Lewis answers this in The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe when Mr. Beaver tells Susan that Aslan (the ruler of Narnia) is a great lion. Susan is surprised, since she assumed Aslan was a man. She then tells Mr. Beaver, “I shall feel rather nervous about meeting a lion.” She asks Mr. Beaver if Aslan is safe, to which Mr. Beaver replies, “Safe? Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King.”
The Israelites were intimately acquainted with the concept of God not being safe, but they didn’t believe he was good. The root of their unbelief (and our unbelief) is a lack of trust in God’s goodness not in his power, or his rule or authority - you just simply fail to know that he is good. What does scripture say “taste and see that the Lord is good” PS. 34:8
That word taste means to eat it all up… devour everything about God, do what he says, believe what he says, trust what he says, act on what he says… no matter what - and you will see that the Lord is good. And when he is good… you can serve him wholeheartedly- and why? Because when you know he is good… its all good.
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 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”
Parenting in the presence evil
Join us for a 3 week series on the perils of parenting in the new realm. The enemy is out to destroy your kids, your family and your future. What does Gods word say about victory in the middle of viciousness. How do you train your kids for battle in todays Spiritual War. The questions may be different, but the answer is always found in Gods word.
NOV> 3rd
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.”
A mechanic fixing a harley engine in his shop sees a distinguished heart surgeon walk in and the mechanic calls him over. “hey Doc, look here, I can tear this engine apart, put in new cylinders, Pistons and having it will work good as new. So how come you make more money?”. The Doctor leaned over to him and whispered in his ear, “trying doing it with the engine running!”
Garth’s note: everyone thinks they are qualified to give advice, the truth is very few really are. When you’re a pastor everyone wants to give you advice… but you see your church as a living breathing being (Body of Christ) it’s not a business, it is not some dead entity that mere advice will help. And beyond that I as a pastor have earned the right to speak into my problems and my church. In the same way you must earn the right to speak into other peoples lives. I love how TD Jakes said it.
Quote:You have earned the right to think, but not to be heard. You have not suffered through the message yet so you will come across arrogant. But if you have slaved, suffered, endured, persevered and come through the other side you have a voice! (TD Jakes)
When I broke my neck I had to wear a halo vest. Its a big plastic body cast from the waist up. Bolts in your head… you kind of look like Frankenstein. I would daily get dozens of questions and hundreds of stairs from people. One week we were driving home from a family reunion in Nebraska… We stopped in a Pizza Hut in the evening… I went over to play Ms. Pac man and felt the presence of a young girl my age standing next to me… I knew right away what she wanted… she would hit me up with questions of what, how when why and what if…. I literally was short of patience and was praying to God I could play the best game of ms. Pacman I could so I wouldn’t have to talk to her. When the game was over I turned to look at her as if to say “I don’t want to answer any questions right now… but I immediately noticed her left arm all shriveled up and pulled in close to her body…
She had been through the fire… she had earned the right to ask questions and give advice. Maybe you are quick to talk and slow to think and lack the fire to do just that… take time and ask God to give you wisdom… maybe you can’t give advice, but you could give comfort and that might be needed even more.
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
Sunday Oct 27, 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”
Parenting in the presence evil
Join us for a 3 week series on the perils of parenting in the new realm. The enemy is out to destroy your kids, your family and your future. What does Gods word say about victory in the middle of viciousness. How do you train your kids for battle in todays Spiritual War. The questions may be different, but the answer is always found in Gods word.
NOV> 3rd
“Kill it” GK - Thoo-o To sacrifice it.
A fatted calf… was set a part to keep it from blemish and to fatten it up. It’s sole purpose was for it to be sacrificed.
People would say its inhumane to take something and keep it in
perfect health,
keep it free from disease
let it grow to it’s richest state
While most cattle simply grazed in fields,
fed in a stall unable to use all of its abilities.
And limited to keep roaming freely
GROWN TO PERFECTION…only to kill it.
(SOUNDS LIKE JESUS)
#5 It was a celebration of Faith
In the Robertsons word studies in the greek denotes this “THAT FATTED CALF”.
as in “Get that calf I have been preparing for this occasion”.
It was an act of faith that the father was fattening up the calf before the son ever came to his senses.
So get this… when does a calf become a cow… how old can a calf be before you don’t call it a calf anymore. 2 years… so don’t miss the point. The day the son walked out on his father wishing he was dead, and then parties like a rockstar…and then comes back… The dad in an act of faith on the day he walked out and picked out a new born cow/calf and said “THAT CALF” WILL BE OUR CELEBRATION MEAL.
**Years ago I bought a bible and I bought it for MY SON Reese… an act of faith. He was a prodigal.
I highlighted it
I marked it up
I wrote notes in it
I put my own cross references in it
KNOWING SOME DAY MY SON WOULD READ THIS BIBLE.
Earlier this summer I snapped a picture of him out on the deck with a coffee mug that read fueled by prayer, the Bible I gave him open, him reading it and worship music playing… That was my act of faith in standing and believing my son would come back to Jesus.