I am 52 years old and currently reside in Southeast Arkansas. I am a member of a small country Missionary Baptist Church.
I am not a Seminary or University trained theologian. I am just a regular guy, who loves God and God’s Word. I also happen to love to study and write. So, here I am!
I would like to deliver just a brief testimony. I was quite lost until I was 45 years old; prior to that I really cannot say just what I believed. I bounced back and forth between believing in some god, agnosticism, and almost outright atheism. The truth is, like most people, I simply did not want to relinquish control of my life to any God. I finally found myself attending church on a semi regular basis, thanks to the repeated invitations of a dear friend. I mostly just went to be considerate to my friend.After I got bored with that, God saw fit to put a pretty girl in my sights and I began attending church with her, as those are the rules; if you date the church girl you have to go to church if you want to hang around on Sundays. It was in that church, however, that I finally heard the truth about my sinful condition, my ultimate destiny, the Grace of God through Jesus Christ and how I could escape that destiny.
June 28, 2016 at 23:16
Those who LOVE GOD and get huge pleasure in loving Him, remain connected with Him and are really the treasures on this beautiful world of ours. Regards
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June 29, 2016 at 16:19
Since you “I also happen to love to study and write,” why not study how the Bible came to be, how priests in captivity in Babylon wrote most of Exodus, all of Leviticus and Numbers, rather than Moses – and then write about it?
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July 4, 2016 at 13:49
Hi Wally,
I nominated you for the Blogger Recognition Award. Thanks for your amazing contribution to the blogosphere! https://ufuomaee.com/2016/07/04/blogger-recognition-award/
Cheers, Ufuoma.
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July 16, 2016 at 07:02
Thank you for the “like” this fine morning! Your testimony here very nicely laid out.
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July 16, 2016 at 07:37
Ha I was just over at your place commenting. Thanks for coming by
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July 22, 2016 at 20:23
Did you get the girl? 🙂
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July 22, 2016 at 20:36
Had to think about what you meant lol
Yes…I sure did. 🙂
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July 22, 2016 at 20:45
Good for you!!!! 🙂
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August 13, 2016 at 12:35
Liked your journey to Christ and thanks for sharing it Thanks also for following my blog.
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August 13, 2016 at 12:37
My pleasure and also thanks for following me
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August 24, 2016 at 17:46
Hey, Wally, I was fooling around at work yesterday, trying to find your bunker on Google Earth, and I found this instead. Is it accurate? J. http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=11267
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August 24, 2016 at 17:49
Yes! That is our little bump
And that is our little church
And my bunker is masked lol by advanced anti satellite technology 😎
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August 24, 2016 at 18:11
You ought to offer them your photos of the church and the cemetery. J.
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August 24, 2016 at 18:13
Well odd you should say that. They actually contacted me and asked if they could use them. Not sure why they have not yet. That would make me published lol
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August 24, 2016 at 17:56
There are probably hundreds of storm shelters in this county lol
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October 24, 2016 at 13:55
Hello Brother,
I Brazilian, my name is David and I would like to write a free theme article to my blog for the brothers from Brazil. What do you think?
Send me a email.
escritordavi@gmail.com
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October 24, 2016 at 14:10
Hello David thanks for coming by
What are you wanting to do? I didn’t really understand
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October 24, 2016 at 14:22
My wish is that you write an article for my blog. I’m from Brazil and I think you can write a good article for Christians in Brazil. If you want to write, we were grateful.
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October 24, 2016 at 14:24
What an honor!
I will e mail you later this evening and we can talk of that is ok?
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October 24, 2016 at 14:48
ok. God Bless you
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October 24, 2016 at 14:48
You have whatsapp?
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October 24, 2016 at 14:49
I do not
Not even sure what it is
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October 24, 2016 at 15:00
If you have a facebook, send me a invite
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010128226587
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October 24, 2016 at 18:41
I have you added Bro Davi
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October 28, 2016 at 05:56
Hello, nice to get through all about Truth in Palmyra, its really inspirational for newbie like me, I wanna get connected to you for more, kindly drop me your mail id.
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October 28, 2016 at 05:58
Please drop me your a mail at rojalinmishra095@gmail.com
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January 1, 2017 at 11:11
I LOVE your testimony, Brother–partly because like me, you didn’t really catch the revelation till later in life. Although I was “technically” saved at 13-14, I was 59 when I “caught” it. The Abundant Life is unbelievable–Jesus is Real and He loves us, and He’s glad to assist us in growing into greater intimacy with Him day by day. May He bless your socks off in this exciting New Year! stella (PS–I found you through Anna W’s blog)
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January 1, 2017 at 15:18
Stella, thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and visiting. I live Anna’s place, and she most likely was one of the very first blogs I followed and vice versa way back when! I look forward to seeing you again!
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January 1, 2017 at 20:19
Anna is truly an angel–she encouraged me greatly last year, and pointed me toward some local help with my desperate situation. Isn’t it wonderful, Wally, that God can work through the Internet to allow us to meet people we wouldn’t otherwise ever know! God bless you 🙂
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January 2, 2017 at 06:38
It is quite wonderful for sure Stella. I certainly feel in many ways I have come to really know and love many of the bloggers in interact with.
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January 2, 2017 at 07:29
That’s so great, Wally! Here’s to more new friendships in the New Year!
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January 14, 2017 at 11:36
I just nominated you for the Blogger Recognition Award 🙂
https://theexcitementplandotcom.wordpress.com/2017/01/14/blogger-recognition-award/
Because I really do enjoy your posts!
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January 14, 2017 at 11:52
Thank you for that
I’ve bookmarked it so i don’t forget!
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February 11, 2017 at 18:32
Better late than never! God clearly has big plans for you. Your writings are touching many!
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February 11, 2017 at 18:54
Thanks so much for that encouragement.
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February 19, 2017 at 09:41
Love that God has a sense of humour and had to catch your eye with a girl! I have to admit in my case too it was the boys (and the hot chocolate) which was the incentive for me to attend church regularly. So glad He knows us better than we do ourselves!
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February 19, 2017 at 09:48
Isn’t that the truth? Good think He does, or some of us more rebellious types would still be floundering, lost.
Thanks for visiting!
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February 19, 2017 at 09:52
You are welcome, I love it that I am ‘meeting’ kindred spirits from all around the world!
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February 22, 2017 at 00:00
Hi Mr. Wally,
Thank you for visitin my blog. Its just now that I read this part of your blog and it is truly inspirational. Continue to be a blessing to others.
Great day ahead!
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February 22, 2017 at 05:04
Thank Carebear for reading and visiting!
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April 10, 2017 at 09:56
Thanks for stopping by The Ruminant Scribe. I pray that it provided food for ruminating and perhaps even a challenge as you move forward in your Christian walk. I am humbled that you took time to visit and I do pray that you will stop by again. Blessings to you today.
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April 10, 2017 at 11:08
I look forward to reading more!
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April 24, 2017 at 07:43
I appreciate the Like for the post Visions of Glory Here on Earth. Blessings to you today as you continue to serve our Lord.
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April 24, 2017 at 11:24
Blessings to you also!
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May 19, 2017 at 03:09
Hi Wally, I’m a recent follower, and glad I found you. Just wanted you to know that I enjoy your posts. They’re down-to-earth and so real. I like that, because I think when we reach out with sincerity, that shines through and blesses others. Keep up the good work, and blessings on you and your family, from Italy!
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May 19, 2017 at 06:17
I sure appreciate that encouragement!
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July 3, 2017 at 21:56
Hey Wally: Thanks for your comments on Frank’s Cottage. You’re quite right about some militant members of the atheist faith trying to divide and humiliate Christ followers.
You may have noticed Ark shared my latest blog on his website; I visited and read his comments and the comments of others, like Professor Taboo (who also added comments to my blog). Their true attitude of smug, patronizing arrogance was quite evident.
They definitely don’t like when I decide, as Frank’s Cottage webmaster, that I’ve had enough of their comments. Given that the website isn’t aimed at them at all (but at people who are open to spirituality), I have no trouble cutting them off. Then Ark goes crazy with comments that are all about accusations – all in an effort to goad me into continuing to “debate” him. I never fall for it and always delete those comments.
The ministry God has called me to is to people who are open to spirituality, not to people who go out of their way to hate God and put down followers of Christ. Poor, deluded atheists. I pray the Holy Spirit will one day open their eyes to the Truth before it’s too late.
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July 3, 2017 at 22:53
Frank you are quite welcome. I understand completely what you are saying, and we are not all called to do the same thing in our minisitries. I have been dealing with Ark for a few years. and he has not changed a bit. I hate to see him and his crew beating up a brother and try to help when I can.
Ark’s post on you is absurd. You never said any of the things he ascribed to you at all.
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August 8, 2017 at 20:24
Youth Pastors know that secret and exploit it regularly. If a senior girl tells a 7th or 8th grade boy they are so glad they made it to church and they can’t wait to see them next week, they are coming back. Great Story Wally!
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August 8, 2017 at 20:26
I know several men who started that way!
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August 30, 2017 at 06:55
Thank you for the follow as well. Continue to spread the WORD of GOD!!!
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September 3, 2017 at 20:56
Found Jesus at 45! God’s ways are truly amazing.
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September 3, 2017 at 20:57
They are amazing. Thanks for coming by too!
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September 3, 2017 at 21:15
Thank you.
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October 10, 2017 at 07:46
Thanks so much Wally for following my blog. I’m happy to be connected with you and hope you’ll find my posts insightful and encouraging. Can’t wait to read more from you!
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October 10, 2017 at 07:51
Thanks Sheila 😊
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January 13, 2018 at 16:16
Thank you for following my blog!
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January 13, 2018 at 16:50
I love food! Glad I found you
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May 29, 2018 at 05:46
Wally, God bless you brother. Thank you for linking to Shiloah Baptist Church. It is very encouraging to see your like each time. Keep on in the word and your walk with God.
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May 29, 2018 at 05:49
Brother Tim thank you for your work each day I enjoy reading and find them useful
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August 1, 2018 at 16:20
Thanks for the “follow” Wally, I’m following you also. Please feel free to jump in any time with your thoughts or comments! Grace and blessings!
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August 1, 2018 at 16:22
Thanks, Bruce. I look forward to more in depth studies like that one.
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October 6, 2018 at 11:29
That’s how my husband came to know the Lord’s salvation. He too is a minister. Our heavenly Father knows what to use to get our attention!
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October 6, 2018 at 12:35
He does indeed! Thank you for coming by
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December 29, 2018 at 19:50
Thank you for the Follow, Wally! It is a blessing to read your posts!
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December 29, 2018 at 19:55
And thanks for reading here Liz
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July 9, 2019 at 11:27
Hmmm! Seems to be a fair company of us who went into Church at the invitation of a pretty girl. I, however, was already saved when I went into the Church at the invitation of a pretty girl. But I soon dropped her, or more truthfully, she dropped me but I stayed in the Church because really did love God. I ended up in the ministry.
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July 9, 2019 at 11:32
That’s a great story! Sure glad mine didn’t drop me though!
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July 9, 2019 at 11:47
Actually, I am glad that mine dropped me because I found a wonderful woman. We’be been married 40 years in October and have 4 wonderful, successful, God-loving children.
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July 9, 2019 at 11:55
Amen, and glad to hear that
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August 16, 2019 at 21:35
I love your words, the father never gave me someone to love until the older years of my life. But it is never to late. He had a job for me to do. Thank you for your beautiful words.
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August 16, 2019 at 21:43
Thank you Sandra and it is never too late for sure.
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December 21, 2019 at 07:59
Hope you are well, and Merry Christmas my blogging friend.
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December 21, 2019 at 08:15
Thanks Bill. I am well. You?
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December 21, 2019 at 12:13
We are making it. Wife is doing very well, me, holding it tigether
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January 22, 2020 at 18:59
Here is a film on the growth of Christianity in Iran that you might like to see:
Sheep Among Wolves: Volume One
https://hitchhikeamerica.wordpress.com/2019/12/28/sheep-among-wolves/
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January 22, 2020 at 21:03
Ty
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