September 17, 2014

"Trifling"


“Trifling”

cji
9/18/14

Imposing thoughts on others
one’s unwanted and undesired
pondering the eternal truths
without garbage of the world
thinking for oneself responsible
digging into the writings old
no longer ignoring blatant lies
yet peer pressure yes friends
persuading this pleasure too
inviting you in friendship
forgetting about the truth
changing things in confusion
thus thoughts of contention
unwanted and undesired
should common sense exist
trifling with one’s feelings!

Copyright © 2014 – cji


September 16, 2014

"Back to Basics"


“Back to Basics”

cji
9/17/14

Ingrained in all pure religion
back to basics as begun
restoration not reformation
Prophets/Apostles then
should be here today
revelations* then and now
to be the same today
pristine, clear, concise
it would appear this is not
a world of such confusion
following not the Savior
paying heed no longer
having forgotten basics
replaced with logismoi!

*Heinrich Bornkamm, Grundriss zum Studium
der Kirchengeschichte (1949)


Copyright © 2014 – cji

September 15, 2014

"Confidence"


“Confidence*”

cji
9/16/14

Where no doubt enters within
not questioning understandings
having a sure knowledge given
thus witnessing to what’s known
spoken as truth unblemished
clearly to see into the forever
eternally knowing what’s there
fearing not the world/worldly
how many can claim such
with confidence unwavering
knowing who they are
why they are here today
and where someday to go
so very few have such
while to all if might be
when questioning why not
no doubt ever to enter in!

*The single biggest complaint against the Prophet Joseph Smith was that he was too confident - while others claimed no such confidence!
Eduard Meyer, "Ursprung und Geschichte der Mormonen" 1912

Copyright © 2014 – cji


September 14, 2014

"The Most Important" (short essay)


“The Most Important” cji 9/15/14

The biggest problem in religion is that all of the various religions after the death of the last Apostle (and John not being seen but by a few) is the absolute loss of the literalness of the Scriptures and the additions of Greek and other philosophies by the early fathers of the 2-4th Centuries. Yet modern professors of religion continue to teach the creeds and logismoi of men/women and not of the Savior or the Prophets/Apostles. The writings are all out there for anyone to read and understand – but kept from 99% of the public in favor of what is now accepted as the truth via constant repetitions. But everyone is allowed to believe what they choose to believe – the thousands who followed the dictators past and present do – we’ve a cult of over 63M who follow BO – the MSM presents only what they are permitted – casting stones on any and all for violations – while laying a red carpet for those in our administration who violate Federal Laws with full immunity. The schools of religion are much the same – having rewritten the history of the Scriptures and most of all the teachings of the Prophets and our Savior. The acceptance of any and all who follow them is their own choice – but mostly because they’ve not done their own homework. I’ve a large library of the best books ever written – with through research going back to about 3000BC – the written works of all the Fathers of the various churches – Augustine, Origen, Tertullian, Justin Martyr, Peter, Paul, Alexander d. 385AD, and many, many more. Clement, Solon of Athens, to add a couple more to the lists – not counting the plethora of writer since their time up to the current date.

Let’s use Origen (the Father of Eastern Christianity), “…nay, that not the slightest indication of divinity was to be had among them (the Jews). For they no longer have Prophets or wonder, of which some traces may still be found among the Christians.” For Origen the possession of Prophets and wonders is what proves a divine Church. But without either Prophets or wonders – he still went on to redefine what was to be the cement until this day of the majority of Christendom using instead Greek Philosophy and Rhetoric from Plato and others to be the foundation of his church. He did away with Jesus ever having had a body – or having a resurrected body which again is in the creeds of men/women even today. Yet anyone reading the Scriptures could never come to this conclusion – but because this is what is taught they accept the teachings of men/women rather than the Prophets or the Scriptures.

All churches should claim to be the only true church or otherwise there would be no need or argument for them to be in business – yet they fail to accept continued revelation – Prophets – visions – wonders which are needful while they love the dead prophets and cannot tolerate a living one. Which and where do each of us find ourselves? Again the writings are all to be found by a little bit of research – reading – pondering – praying (and there is answer to prayers depending on one’s faith, worthiness and a need to know) to learn for ourselves the full Gospel of Jesus Christ – and have truth rather than the logismoi of men/women. Should one decide to be comfortable where they are – then they’ll get the rewards of their comfort rather than the full blessings of Gospel of Jesus Christ. One who seeks comfort – not making waves – not asking questions – not accepting answers which do not agree with the Savior or the Prophets has their own reward here on earth and will never achieve the Celestial Kingdom with their families in all their generations.

Does your church claim to be the only true church? If not – why not? For with God our Heavenly Father – there is no confusion – contention – misunderstandings – mysteries – and he and his Only Begotten teach the same message – as do all of their ordained and called Prophets – then and now. How important is this (and why do I go back to it over and over)? It is the most important aspect of our mortality – that we know who we are – why we are here – and where we might be going! If this is not important – and the worldly is found more pressing and important then why are there the Scriptures? Why were there once Prophets and Prophets living today (by the Lord’s calling and not by men/women’s definition) and most of all what was the purpose of the Atonement – if not for our potential immortality?

What each believes is up to them – and I weep when having so much to share and so few who want to hear, know or understand. Be it remembered when I was but a child of the age of 11 years old – I gained permission to read the Bible (in those days you had to have permission within the Catholic Church) – and having read it cover to cover – went to the Priest who granted me permission with one thought. “If the Bible is true and I believe it is – then you’re in real trouble.” For five (5) years we met and discussed my questions and his – until he told me if I ever found it to tell him (when I was 15 getting ready to run away once more).

Please my friends open your eyes to what is there to know – don’t take my word for it – or those who profess to be your ministers, priests, rabbis, clerics and others who profess to be of the cloth – find out on your own. The libraries are full of books just gathering dust – the Internet is full of these same books if one searches for them – but it has to be a dedicated search. If you find contention – confusion – then put those aside because they are not of God but of the adversary. If someone ridicules you – or becomes angry – put them aside. This if the purpose of this life to know Heavenly Father and the Savior and their Prophets (living and dead) so as to return to them in the flesh and bone promised by the Savior if worthy – having entered into the everlasting covenants with them.

One could start by reading the Acts of the Apostles (even the first two chapters) where they testify of Jesus Christ being the literal son of the Father. If this is true (and I testify it is) all of the creeds of men/women are in error! Find out for yourself – then decide if the world is more important to be at peace with or with your Heavenly Father and his Only Begotten – Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

I testify that the Church has been restored in its fullness in these the latter-days and is led by Prophets and Apostles as in the Primitive Church – that Ben Joseph spoken by the Jewish teachings who had to come before the Saviors return (Ben David) has lived and was the Prophet of this last dispensation. If this is strange to you – research it – it is all there. That many of the Prophecies of the Old Testament, New Testament and other Prophets known have been are being fulfilled even as I write this to you. I testify of these things and all truth in the name of Jesus Christ – amen c/ork

“The Most Important”

cji
9/15/14

Eternal life with the Father
promised and covenanted
with bodies of flesh and bone
as did the Savior receive
after the Atonement shown
it is all there to be read
literal and without error
needing no interpretations
the most important reason
mortality is to pass the test
learning knowing intimately
the Father and his Son
otherwise our mortality a sham
harkening to the worldly
rather to the Father and Son!

Copyright © 2014 – cji



September 13, 2014

"Casting Stones"


“Casting Stones”

cji
9/14/14

Each Sabbath Day meeting
exchanging hymns prayers
putting in the time foregone
preparations of dressing
mixed emotions in sermons
routine over and over again
casting stones of variety
each claiming their truths
wonderingly life continues
with only this daily break
causing stillness pause
each Sabbath Day passing!

Copyright © 2014 – cji


September 12, 2014

"Beware of Choices" Food products not processed in the US or Canada


“Beware of Choices”

cji
9/13/14

With knowledge is responsibility
each person solely accountable
choices can affect others often
always oneself first to choose
seeking to know the important
sorting facts from the fiction
questing apart from opinion
engaged in learning the truth
beware of choices made foolish
be educated in what’s needful
putting aside the unimportant
each person solely accountable
knowledge is responsibility within!

Copyright © 2014 – cji


As most of you know I’m no fan of China – for over 50+ years I’ve studied and researched many aspects of this nation which in almost anyone’s understanding have launched an undeclared war on the US and most of the rest of the world (I can document this). They’ve been involved in various forms of chemical and actively been active in Biological Warfare against the US in all of its many forms. What is found below is considered Biological Warfare! Make no doubt or misunderstanding – this is warfare – deliberate and condoned by our Government at the highest levels! Risk is taken by fools – one educated is only a fool if they take no action on the knowledge they’ve acquired! As noted in many emails transmitted via the Internet – persons from 3rd world nations – spreading diseases is well documented – now put these same people in the sweat shops of these same nations in producing food products. Upton Sinclair’s, “The Jungle” is but a slight notice of what goes on in other nations. Please heed the warnings – consider who, where and why others touch or have contact with your foods. c/ork


Watch out for packages which state "prepared for", "packed
by" or "imported by". Beware of “No Label”

Ham/Pork/Chicken: Smithfield Farms This includes labels: of Morrell, Eckrich, Krakus, Cudahy, Premium Hams, Cook's, Gwaltney
Tuna/Tilapia: Starkist and other labels – check for processing!!!
Vegetables: Green Giant frozen vegetables are from China, and so are most of Europe ’s Best.  Arctic Gardens are Okay. So is Birdseye.
Mandarin Oranges: "OUR FAMILY" BRAND OF MANDARIN from China  --- LIBERTYBRAND is okay!

Garlic – only that from USA or Canada
Honey – buy only your local Honey or USA

Cold-FX is grown and packed in China and is full of fecal bacteria. Doesn't work anyway, big scam.

  GOLD BRAND OR THE DOLE IS FROM CALIFORNIA .

          Beware, Costco sells canned peaches and pears in a plastic
jar that come from China
 .

          ALL "HIGH LINER" AND MOST OTHER FROZEN FISH PRODUCTS COME
FROM CHINA OR INDONESIA . THE PACKAGE MAY SAY "PACIFIC SALMON" ON
THE FRONT, BUT LOOK FOR THE SMALL PRINT. MOST OF THESE PRODUCTS
COME FROM FISH FARMS IN THE ORIENT WHERE THERE ARE NO REGULATIONS
ON WHAT IS FED TO THESE FISH
.

     
Never buy any type of fish or shellfish that
comes from these countries: Vietnam , China , Philippines
 .

 Steinfeld's Pickles are made in India - just as bad!

Another example is in canned mushrooms. No-Name brand came
from Indonesia …

          Also check those little fruit cups. They used to be made in
Canada, in the Niagara region, until about 2 years ago. They are now
packaged in China .  Most sold in Aldi stores
.

          SIMPLY DO IT YOURSELF, CANADA AND THE U. S.

          Simply look on the bottom of every product you buy, and if
it says 'Made in China ' or 'PRC' (and that now includes  Hong Kong ),
simply choose another product, or none at all. You will be amazed at
how dependent you are on Chinese products, and you will be equally
amazed at what you can do without.

ALSO – check all your juices – most are made from concentrates that are FOREIGN – mostly China.
Only buy if the concentrate states ‘from US or USA’


Start reading labels more closely and buy something else even if
it cost a few cents more...




September 11, 2014

"To One - To All"


“To One – To All”

cji
9/12/14

A ship going into battle
to one – to all the risk
each dependent on all
combat units the same
different backgrounds
different points of view
memories different too
but engagements same
different spaces each
seeing different aspect
feelings – emotions
results same to each
success – disasters
what happen to one
happens to us each
the risk taken as one
into the enemies line
or fast on the seas
to one – to all given!


Copyright © 2014 – cji

"Implicate" (remember 9/11 as seen from today)

Some may find this harsh – even cruel – but our nation is burning – the potus is fiddling – dancing in the streets – screams of terrorists within (called veterans) – hatred encouraged in the MSM – truth without basis – called truth by those who lie! c/ork


“Implicate”

cji
9/11/14

Watching towers burning
falling with the many dead
inside the Pentagon burning
men/women dying helpless
nervously a world churning
dancing–screaming–hating
political games learning
within without withering
insult to a nation asleep
media professing abuses
quickly to the fore blaming
attacking those in leadership
hating America all the more
which freedom gave rights
implicate are these charges
as today proclaimed lies
guile spoken speeches
hating America from within
hearing speakers in the din
cancer spreading within
soaked in lustful sin
dancing-screaming-hating
only in our houses found
not foreign nations first
who our destruction thirst
but politicians rhetoric
seethingly seeking fame
true Americans to blame
our flag now hanging
limp in the strong winds
political games learning
our nation faster burning!


Copyright © 2014 – cji


September 10, 2014

"Gnosis=Logos=Testimony"


“Gnosis=Logos=Testimony”

cji
9/11/14

For known are definitions
great and small for each
many becoming logismoi
losing any real meaning
just justifications worldly
yet still some not changed
gnosis=logos=testimony
each one and the same
when knowing the Savior
in turn knowing his Father
Son and Heavenly Father
our intense love known
bearing testimony of them
great and small for each
with definitions well known!


Copyright © 2014 – cji

September 9, 2014

"Independence Requires"


“Independence Requires”

cji
9/10/14

Independence requires action
valor – honor - accountability
slavery only requires apathy
non-accountability for actions;

Independence requires sacrifice
obedience, honesty, truth telling
subjection only requires inaction
acquiescence to a masters will;

Which is America seeking today
so many on the welfare rolls
too many without caring apathy
uninvolved and unaccountable;

As the rattlesnake without rattle
with no need of such warning
too often found dead or branded
therefore no longer a free voice;

Such what America finding today
many having decided slavery
better than works, honesty, truth
without choices or accountability!


Copyright © 2014 – cji

September 8, 2014

"Basic Gospel Principles"

“Basic Gospel Principles*”

cji
9/9/14

Infrequently saying ‘I Love You’
within the walls of many families
too busy to adhere to the basics
giving of warm hugs and smiles
how understanding gospel basics
even more difficult family prayers
or as equally important Scriptures
study and prayer so forgotten
‘I love you’ and warm hugs too
within the walls of many homes
needing Scriptures and Prayers!

Copyright © 2014 – cji



*“A renewed emphasis on two basic gospel practices—daily family prayer and family scripture study—can create a dramatic change and offer increased spirituality and works among the Saints everywhere and families everywhere.” L. Tom Perry 1993 General Conference https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1993/04/back-to-gospel-basics?lang=eng&query=Basics+of+Book+of+Mormon#listen=audio