Psalm 119:33-40 "Teach me, O LORD, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end. Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart. Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight. Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain. Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared. Take away the disgrace I dread, for your laws are good. How I long for your precepts! Preserve my life in your righteousness."
Every man or woman, boy or girl, teenager, parent, or student, employee or employer who chooses to follow the example of righteousness will be taking the road less traveled. Doing the right thing all the time is so opposite of the ways of the world.
Considering others first, praying in public, attending church on a week night, is very odd in this American culture.
Have you ever considered why that is? Are not these positive acts meant to improve a person's outlook on life?
When practiced daily, doesn't it seem logical that the "doer" of kindness, the valor of courage, the commitment to one's fellow man, are good qualities that improve life, health, family, and community?
Why is it then, with all the benefits, do the vast majority choose to reject the Author, the Finisher of all that is good? Deception! Psalm 119.
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About Me
- Chappy Dave
- In 1995, Dr. Walden founded MOTE(Ministry On The Edge), a non-profit missions organization. MOTE has established, sustained and expanded evangelical programs in California, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. MOTE’s Christ-centered collaborative ministries within secular institutions are leading edge and models in the San Diego areas; Baja, Mexico regions; and in the nation of the Dominican Republic. Ministries include: Prison Ministres, Inner-city Ministries, After School Homework Club Programs, and Chaplaincy Programs. In addition to Dr Walden’s responsibilities as MOTE’s CEO, he is an adjunct professor at Bethel University & Seminary; an author and lecturer. In addition, he was the staff director of chaplaincy for PPH, Inc, California’s largest healthcare district, serving at the Pomerado Hospital in Poway, California for 15 years. Dr. Walden served as the RB/Poway Clergy Chairperson from 1998 to 2003 and is currently the co-chair. He is on the Board of Directors for the Safety Wellness Advocacy Coalition serving the RB/Poway communities; and a San Diego Sheriff Chaplain. He and his wife Sandee live in Dominican Republic and they have two children and six grandchildren.
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