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9/23/2016

Seattle Mariners, Catcher Steve Clevenger suspended for tweets about 'Black Lives Matter' and football player refusing to show respect to USA Natl Anthem

9-22-16, Steve Clevenger tweeted:

"Black people beating whites when a thug got shot holding a gun by a black officer haha s**t cracks me up! Keep kneeling for the anthem!" Clevenger tweeted Thursday.

Another post stated: "BLM is pathetic once again! Obama is pathetic once again! Everyone involved should be locked behind bars like animals."

Steve responded to the suspension:
"I am sickened by the idea that anyone would think of me in racist terms. My tweets were reactionary to the events I saw on the news and were worded beyond poorly at best."
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1-26-21, The 'Gospel' of Christ is GOOD NEWS that Jesus came to save sinners. 1 Corinthians 15:1, 3-4

1-9-21, The USA is no longer blessed because The Lord Jesus is not our God - SATAN is the 'god' of the USA.

1-25-21, Jesus and the Father are ONE. John 10:30, 14:9

1-9-20, WHEN God's faithful obey THEN He will heal our land. 2 Chronicles 7:14; Exodus 19:3; 35:29

12-2-20, Jesus' re-appearing; our 'Blessed Hope' Titus 2:13

12-27-20, Come to Jesus. 1 Timothy 2:4-6

12-26-20, The 'conclusion' of the matter: We must fear and obey God. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

12-8-20, Be at peace, trust God. 2 Corinthians 12:10; Luke 1:51

12-6-20, "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn." Proverbs 29:2

11-6-20, Because of God's endless love, He warns us to repent to be saved. Luke 13:3

✝️ 11-30-20, Archaeology proves the validity and truth of God's holy word the Bible. Mark 14:14; John 17:17

11-5-20, The Lord Jesus will return in like manner He returned to Heaven. Acts 1:11

11-2-20, We don't know day or hour, but when He's at the doors. John 10:7-10 The Lord Jesus said to: "PRAY & WATCH" Mark 13:33, 37

10-16-20, This confirmation and validation of ancient cities and Kings of Israel surely reinforces our faith and confidence in the Savior Jesus Christ. John 14:6

10-15-20, We will reap what we sow. Galatians 6:7

10-14-20, Jesus is coming, watch and pray. Revelation 19:11

10-6-20, The eyes of the Lord Jesus are upon us. He sees our every step. Proverb 15:3; Job 31:4; 2 Chronicles 16:9

9-25-20, We know not the day & hour of the Lord's return. We must pray and be prepared. Psalm 26:2

□□ ✝️ 9-13-20, Jesus will return, He said He would. John 14:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:4; Mark 13:33

Revelation 21:4

✝️ 9-6-20, In THAT day - all the world will recognize the King of Kings, Jesus Christ. Philippians 2:9-11

Jesus said, Feed My sheep John 21:17

❤️ ✝️ 9-4-20, Genesis 6:9 ❤️

2-23-20, As in days of Noah & Lot. Luke 17:20-30

✝️ 9-2-20, The Lord God loves all sinners and only by the Lord Jesus Christ can we be saved. Acts 4:12; John 14.6

✝️ 8-28-20, Sadly many people refuse to fear the Lord believing He's a lovable old Grandpa Who just winks at our blasphemy and sin. They do to their own peril. Psalm 34:9, 11; Romans 2:5

8-26-20 Satan is roaring & seeking. Beware. 1 Peter 5:8

✝️ 6-23-20, In the world of sickness, rioting, vandalism, looting, killing and hatred those who believe in and trust the Savior □ Jesus Christ have peace that passes all understanding. Thank You, Lord. Philippians 4:7 □□

Luke 13:3; 21:28

8-22-20, The Lord is not slow; He's patient. Do not abuse His patience with callous disregard for His statutes. Repent and be holy in the sight of the Lord. John 14:15; Romans 2:2-8; Exodus 32:33; Ecclesiastes 8:11; Revelation 3:5

Jesus said to: "PRAY & WATCH" Mark 13:33, 37; Luke 12:35-37

Philippians 4:4, 4:11

John 3:16; Romans 5:8

The Lord Jesus shall judge the living and the dead. Acts 10:42, 17:31

8-6-20, Now the USA anarchist rioters are burning Bibles. I don't know what burning the Bible has to do with protesting against police brutality. Hatred for God, that's why. James 4:4

8-5-20, God protects Israel. Genesis 12:3; Isaiah 41:10-11, 54:15, 17; Zechariah 2:5, 8

Proverbs 22:3

John 3:18

✝️ 7-3-20, As we see in the Bible's Old Testament all the events where the Hebrews were punished for their disobedience ... why today do we think almighty God is less righteous and will permit His followers to do wickedly without unpleasant consequences? Daniel 9:4-14

6-29-20, Jesus said, 'Obey Me!' John 14:15; 1 John 2:3, 3:22 Of course we are forgiven when we sincerely pray for forgiveness turning our lives to the Lord Jesus. We must intend to sin no more ... if we do ... quickly repent as we didn't INTEND to. John 8:11 More here: https://www.gotquestions.org/go-and-sin-no-more.html

We must be born again in Jesus. John 3:3,7

Jesus said, 'You must be born again." John 3:3, 7

Proverbs 24:19-20; Psalm 141:10

✝️ 6-17-20, Many people have the misconception that the Lord's TEN COMMANDMENTS are just suggestions since Jesus came and we're now under the NEW COVENANT. Well, Jesus repeated them in Matthew 19:18-19.

✝️ 6-9-20, The Lord □ Jesus explained to Nicodemus that he must be 'born again' [John 3.3, 7]. In Utah I've heard some LDS people scoff and ridicule believers in Christ who are 'born again.' Those who scorn are lost; Jesus clearly said to 'marvel not that you must be born again'; without Christ we are lost. John 3:17-18

✝️ 6-8-20, Jesus is God; He came to save sinners. “For He [Jesus] Whom God sent speaks the words of God: The Father loves the Son & has given all things into His hand. He that believs on the Son hath everlasting life & they that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on them.” John 3:34-36

✝️ 6-7-20, The Lord □ Jesus spoke from the cross first of forgiveness, salvation then of His Mother's care into John's hands. He spoke of being forsaken & then triumph as His task as human was complete shedding His perfect blood for the forgiveness of sins to all who repent believing in Him. His body was thirsty. And last of His reunion with the Father. Matthew 27:46; Luke 23:34, 43, 46; John 19:26-28, 30; Mark 15:34

✝️ 6-6-20, Another promise from God's word in Psalm 72:1-9; the Lord will annihilate the oppressor while the righteous will prosper and His enemies will lick the dust. Thank You, Lord.

Genesis 1:9-10

✝️ 6-5-20, As we watch in horror the evil behaviors of the masses in America; those who are born again in the Lord Jesus should have peace. His peace that passes all understanding. He has our best in His plans. Jeremiah 29:11; Isaiah 55:11-13; Philippians 4:7

✝️ 6-3-20, Interesting the different duties of God's arch angels. Michael is a warrior who will defeat Satan and Gabriel was/is God's messenger appearing to: Prophet Daniel 8:15-17, 9:21-24 ... Zacharias, father of John the Baptist, Luke 1:11-18... Mary, Mother of Jesus, Luke 1:26-31... Joseph, Husband of Mary, Matthew 1:20-24, 2-13

✝️ 6-1-20, The Lord □Jesus had plenty to say about hypocrites. See Matthew 23:2, 5, 16, 12-29

Revelation 19:7-8

✝️ 5-30-20, As we watch in horror when Derek killed George in Minneapolis, the riots & mayhem; we know that God is looking down on it all & preparing His judgment. When we add the murder of millions of innocent babies - we know it won't be good. Exodus 20:13; Genesis 4:15, 9:6

✝️ 5-29-20, The Lord □ Jesus wants us to behave in a loving caring way especially to the brethren. Similar as if we were caring for Him. Matthew 25:31-41

✝️ 5-28-20, God's word has many encouraging promises to those who stand fast in their faith of the Lord □ Jesus. We're called 'Overcomers' - 1 John 5:4-5; Revelation 2:7, 3:21. Thank You, Lord.

✝️ 5-31-20, Have you ever noticed that in God's word He repeatedly warns us we are to fear Him? Well, why not? Like □Jesus said, we should fear Him who can cast us into Hell. Luke 12:5; Psalm 103:1-2, 11-15, 17

Luke 17:25-27

2 Thessalonians 2:10-12; Jeremiah 1:5; Galatians 6:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:4
Solomon 2:10-13

Locked: Daniel 12:4-9 Unlocked: Rev 22:7-17

Romans 13:11-12

✝️ 5-24-20, A rich ruler asked the Lord □ Jesus about heaven; he didn't like Jesus’ answer. We need to keep reading ... all things are possible with God. Matthew 19:23-26; Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-30

✝️ 5-23-20, Our eternal destination is determined by each of us individually. We chose Hell when we reject Christ. John 3:17-18, 14:6; Romans 5:2; Ephesians 2:18; Hebrews 10:20

✝️ 5-13-20, What a wonderful vision the Apostle John had of the New Jerusalem. It is 1,500 miles square and 1,500 miles high. Almost the size of the United States. The Lord □ Jesus is the Light. Imagine no more wickedness. No more pain & crying. Revelation 21:1-2, 3-27, 22:1-5

✝️ 5-12-20, Because of God’s love, while we were yet sinners, the Lord Jesus □Christ suffered and died for us. It was God's plan for sinful mankind to repent trusting Him to save them; He could/can because He is God and arose from death. Thank You, Lord. Romans 5:8; Galatians 2:20

✝️ 5-7-20, Sins □ Jesus Harshly Condemns; He said, “God knows our hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God. V9 For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” [Pride] Luke 16:15, 18:9-14; Hebrews 1:8-9

✝️ 5-6-20, In the Bible's book of Proverbs we are instructed that fools bring trouble to their families and evil doers will bow before the Wise. Proverbs 11:29, 14:19.

✝️ 4-30-20, When the Lord □ Jesus Mother told her son that at the Cana wedding celebration there was no wine - I wonder if the Lord did little miracles around the house so Mary knew of His abilities expecting Him to quickly whip up some good wine. And He did! The Lord's first miracle on earth water into wine. John 2:1-11

✝️ 4-28-20, The Lord □ Jesus, in the book of Matthew, lists what’s called the “Beatitudes.” He lists the items in our lives in His 'Sermon on the Mount' that examine our values, vision & habits to wholehearted obedience to God. We seek His forgiveness & acceptance for eternal life with Him; this is the good news 'Gospel.' John 14:6; Matthew 5:1-48, 6:1-34, 7:1-28.

✝️ 4-25-20, □ Jesus gave His apostles some encouraging words about His leaving and preparing a place for them; in His Father's house are many mansions. Let not your heart be troubled. John 14:1-3

✝️ 4-20-20, The Lord □ Jesus said we must obey Him else it's like we built our houses on sand that when rains come they'll be destroyed. Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 6:46-49; James 1:22; Proverbs 10:25 □□

✝️ 4-18-20, As the world deals with the horrible danger of health and financial ruin ... Whom shall we fear? God is the ROCK of our salvation. Trust Him and be at peace. Psalm 62:6; Romans 12:18

✝️ 4-16-20, The next time Jesus Christ comes to earth He will be □ King of Kings □ & Lord of Lords. Hallelujah! Psalm 24:7; Revelation 17:14 □□

❤️ Matthew 28:4 ❤️

❤️ Mark 16:1-6 ❤️

❤️ Revelation 1:18 ❤️

Matthew 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26 Many believe Simon was a black man; or a Jewish convert from Africa.

Luke 10:17-22; Matthew 11:25-30

Mark 16:19; 1 Thessalonians 4:17; Acts 1:9-11

Mark 3:5; John 2:15; Matthew 23:13, 33

Jesus Told Samaritan Woman: 'I AM HE!' John 4:5-26

John 14:23; 1 Samuel 3:18; James 4:7

Revelation 5:5, 22:16

2-28-20, Jesus Calms the Sea: 'What manner of man is this that even the wind and sea obey Him?' Mark 4:35-41; Matthew 8:23-27; Luke 8:22-25

John 11:38-44

Jesus gave up His life to save us from our sin. Matt 26:53; Mark 15:1-4; John 10:11; Galatians 1:4

Romans 8:30-36

Proverbs 15:12-13

Proverbs 3:5

We live by God's Word; not just by bread alone. Matthew 4:4; Luke 4:4; Deuteronomy 8:3

Mark 2:16-17

Revelation 17:14, 19:16

John 14:15-24

Isaiah 42:1-4

Mark 6:48-50; Matthew 14:28

Mark 10:13-16

Hebrews 4:15

Hebrews 7:25

Philippians 2:5-6; 7-9, 10-11

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The Lord Watches Over Jerusalem Psalm 134:1-3

Proverbs 6:6-8

Proverbs 10:27-29, 24:19, 37:7-9; Psalm 73:3

Elijah Raptured, Genesis 5:24, 2 Kings 2:11

1 John 5:11-13

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sad, John 14:1
have sinned, Psalm 51:1
facing danger, Psalm 91:1
faith needs stimulation, Hebrews 11:1
alone and sad, Psalm 23:1

Joel 3:16

Psalm 33:12

Revelation 16:21

John 5:17-18; Hebrews 1:8; 2 Peter 1:1

At Last Trumpet Jesus Will Come, 1 Cor 15:52

Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 3:23, 5:8, 6:23, 10:9, 10:13; 1 Cor 15:4

Romans 10:10

Hebrews 11:25

1 John 1:7

Deuteronomy 11:12

Hebrews 6:4, 10:26-31

Mark 13:13

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Wives Obey & Husbands Love 1 Peter 3:1; Ephesians 5:25

Romans 5:8

Luke 10:20; John 13:34

John 17:24

Isaiah 53:3-5

Luke 16:19-20, 21-31

No Jesus, No Heaven John 14:6

Marriage Before Sex Hebrews 13:4

Ephesians 5:21

Ephesians 5:24-25

God's NAME on His kids Numbers 6:27

2 Chronicles 14:2-3, 4-5, 6-7

Without Jesus, lost already. John 3:17-18

God always warns before punishment: Noah, Lot, Jonah and us too. Repent now.

Romans 3:23, 5:8, 6:23, 10:9, 10:13, John 15:1-5

Jesus had six half brothers & sisters. Matt 13:55; Mark 6:3; Jude 1:1

Jesus said, 'Marriage man and woman." Matthew 19:5

Luke 12:15-21

Matthew 6:33

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Revelation 21:8

Psalm 91:3

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Jeremiah 4

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Genesis 2:24 Matthew 19:6

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That I might save some ... 1 Corinthians 9:22

Ezekiel 33:2-6