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Spring Chickens

A middle age phenomenon is occurring in our lifetime, one which would have been impossible just a few generations ago. That is when people reach 40 something there is this urge to go out and buy music that they used to listen to in their late teens and early twenties. Not only do we re-purchase the music we originally had on vinyl but many of those bands are back out on tour in response to the renewed interest due to the baby boomer sense of nostalgia.So now your children look at you with a smile and a somewhat bemused look on their face. Here you are, their Dad, someone who in their eyes is this figure of maturity and dependability and now they see you thrashing around the kitchen looking like a commercial for an iPod. In their young minds they are alive and pulsating with all the things that are current and cool. The promises of learning and the perceiving of facts never before grasped by the human experience is within their grasp. The youth looking forward the parent looking back.I wonder if this is a parallel for this Way Corp web site? Are we a bunch of 40, 50 something’s that have found a portal to view our past, to reconnect with friends and faces perhaps long forgotten, pictures and words awakening memories both joyful and sometimes not. This flirtation with the past may re-open memories and be a reminder of our membership with a group long since gone but the Way Corp was about people who made a decision to serve God, people for whom “it is written” was enough.In many ways those days were just like my children and young people today whose world is filled with the possibilities of learning realities and the understanding of facts never before grasped by the human experience. They look at DNA and think they can extend the average life up to 150 years. Is not that the way we thought back then? Did not we think we had it all before us that we could only continue to grow in the things of God? Well grow we sure did but maybe not in the way we expected!And this Way Corps site this dalliance with the past does by no means suggest a desire to return to or re-live that past, about as much as I would like to stand in line for hours on a cold February morning to buy tickets to see the Stones (which I did in 72). But I am reminded of the good things the richness of the fellowship, the unity of the body the singleness of heart the love which passes knowledge these are the qualities that remain and should remain for they are good and godly.Today I am reminded of those wise words that said something to the effect of, “The steady advance of the veteran accomplishes more than the reckless rush of the young” or words to that effect well now it’s our turn to be the veterans. In our younger days we may have looked forward and saw nothing but possibilities but years later we now have the value of lessons learned. We have far more capacity and ability to think and evaluate, to balance and judge; but the simple truth of “it is written” is still the standard as long as the desire to continue on Gods path burns strong.The way I see it the best days are still to come and I don’t just mean Christ’s return (lol) but think about Abraham, he was no spring chicken when God called him out of Ur. Moses was eighty years old when God called him to lead Israel out of Egypt, Noah was a whopping 600 years old when God told him to build a boat for rain which he’d never seen, so who knows what’s around the corner. When it comes to Gods plan we are all spring chickens. Society (and of course our children) may pigeon hole and categorize us by age, but the reality is we can serve God with as much vitality as we ever could. Philippians 2:13For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. And God’s still working. The desire to serve matched with seasoned grace is a powerful combination and I continue to pray to be equal to the task. People have churches with names and people have groups with members, but God only has the seed of faith in the hearts of those that Love Him and that’s all I’m interested in and I pray that we are like those to whom Peter spoke by Gods divine revelation when he said in 1 Peter 1:5Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.Our salvation is a future reality ready to be revealed at the last time, but today and tomorrow and until that time we are kept by God through faith. But then at that time we shall see those things which have not been seen and we shall hear those things which have not been heard. All these things God has prepared for them that love Him, then with finality and certainty we will say that our learning and the perceiving of facts and truths never before grasped by the human experience will be a living reality not just a hoped for dream for we will know (finally) even as we are known. This will be a living reality and we know it will be because “it is written”.
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We recently wrote this book and published it.It was the result of over 3 years of study and teaching in our fellowship in London, and shows (I Hope!) the great significance of our age, and the blessings we have in the Body of Christ.With so much division around and "following of men" our prayer for this book was that members of the Body would "Grow Up Into Him", and and be able to "Hold the Head" - which is surely the goal of every Christian while we wait for the return of our lord Jesus Christ.Enjoy.Ian

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You can review, download or buy the book here.We charge a little for the book, which covers the costs of us being able to give it away to others. If you want a free copy, send me a private message with your shipping address and I will order you one.
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I Was Born To Tell You I Love You

That is a sweet line (I Was Born To Tell You I Love You) which simply describes my thoughts about reconnecting with many of you. The song that line came from is entitled "Your Call" and is the first song on "My Page." It is performed by son's a capella group and he is the one singing the lead - yes, he has a much better voice than his dad . . .Dr. Wierwille once told me I was too idealistic . . . and there are still patterns within me that craves for idealism like perfect spiritual unity in this life (as there is scriptural exhortation). We have gone many different directions in our lives. I have chosen to not just judgmentally "accept" or "tolerate" where many have gone, but lovingly appreciate each one's love for God and how they are endeavoring to do their best for Him.Seeing and hearing how God has blessed you is inspiring. If the Lord tarries, may we all endeavor to walk in love and walk worthy of the calling to which we were called.Well, a few of my personal thoughts. . . Please know that I love you.
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Corps Teachings

I would like to find out when Dr. taught the Way Corps the various books of the bible. I.e. Romans to the 8th and 10th corps.What about Thessalonians, Timothy and Epesians?Thanks to all!Barry Behlen
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Georgia on my Mind

It's been two years in April since I have seen Atlanta. Thought I would share some things for any of you planning on vacationing around there.285 is a circle and you can't turn left or right to get off it. There was a baseball player from a team we won't make fun of, that was told to go to the end and turn left as a joke and he never made it to the game. So watch out for that.Stone Mountain Park is celebrating their 50th year this year, so if you get a chance to get to that area, go! I worked there for a while and it was a blast! I met people from all over the world, dressed in period costumes, and had a great time with all the people I worked with. The food is great, the weather is awesome. Just humid, big deal.Get to the Cyclorama. It is a 360 degree painting depicting a day from the civil war. It also has a diorama that extends out from the painting and it rotates, and it's bigger than IMAX. It was required as a class trip when I was a child, as was the zoo to see Willie B., and the Fernbank Science Center, which is very cool, and the High Museum of Art, and the Civic Center for a concert. Peter Wolf. So, go to those places too, there are real cool.Amacalola Falls in North Georgia, and theres Helen Ga., Vogel State Park, FDR Park, Little Grand Canyon, Chattahoochee River, Lake Lanier, Lake Spivy, tons and tons of Golf courses. Of course every golfer knows about Augusta National. Which brings up Mid-Town Atlanta, some of the best musicians, art, food and people watching in the country. Piedmont Park, Chastain Park, Fox Theatre, CNN, Turner, all kinds of places to sight see.If you like good BBQ you have to go to Sweet Auburn Ave. Ebenezer Baptist Church is there, and MLK Memorial and the best darn BBQ you ever did have is to be found there. And go to President Jimmy Carters Library. It's packed with history, and a lot of surprises about that man.My heart belongs to Georgia. I got in the Word there, I got raised there, had some great times there, cried there, grew there, got engaged there and cried like a baby when I left for the last time. I met so many people there, some are on this site. You will know them, they have peach preserves running through their veins. And peanut shells on the floor don't bother them one little bit. And if you need anything, just ask, and it's yours. That's how it is in the south. Good old fashioned chivilry. And courtesy. yes ma'am, no ma'am, yes sir, no sir. It's the way we were brought up. And it has served us well.Thanks for stopping by and if you are ever in Georgia, eat a chili dog, OR and an FO walkin' for me, would ya? (that's how they talk at the Varsity)
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The Three Vital Fellowships of a Believer

God Bless you and greetings to you from God our Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ.Relationships are an important aspect for every human being. Just think what would your life be without relationships. Hmm! Well it is very difficult for us to imagine life without relationships with others. Without the bond that is form between parents and children; husbands and wives; friends and families life would become seemingly very dull. Without relationships with other people life would be very lonely, meaningless and of no value.Thank God for our human nature and our need for relationships. It is through relationships that we learn, develop and enjoy being alive. Relationships are a very positive aspect of human living. Of course not all relationship brings value to our lives, some can be very hurtful and very negative and can take away our joy, our happiness and our peace. However, here’s the good news we can choose our relationship with others wisely, we can mend broken relationships as well as correct our relationship with others.In this present life we live God has given us THREE VITAL RELATIONSHIPS to develop. These three relationships are eternal and adds depth to all of our other relationships. Lets look at I John 1:3That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also mayHave fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father, andWith his Son Jesus Christ. (KJV)The word “Fellowship” is used twice in this verse and both times it is the same Greek word koinonia which means the act of partaking, sharing, participation, communion, or communication. God wants us to have true and vital relationships with fellow-Christians, with His son Jesus Christ as well as with Him. God being the Creator of mankind knows everything about good relationships. You see the word “fellowship" aptly describes the word relationship. God and our Lord Jesus are both desirous of us developing a meaningful fellowship or relationship with them and each other. When we work on these three vital relationships we would be strengthening our other relationships in our lives.You may have, or have had bad or hurtful relationships in your life, but God has given us the power of choice!! Today you can make that decision to start or re-start a vital and meaningful relationship with God and His Son. We can have a true and vital relationship with other Christian believers as well. Make that decision now to choose your relationship wisely. Get God and His Son Jesus Christ involved in your life today! It’s a relationship that will last a lifetime and beyond. Bless your heart!What think ye?Karl.
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To all

Hi Everyone,
I know there are people whom on this site have snubb me because of whom I been in contact with in the last few years. Thats ok. I visit a lot of sites, get teaching from a lot of different people, groups, and been in tent revivals to Phoenix stadium.
What I do want to say is that if I have wronged you in the past,
Please forgive me.
Thank you and may God bless you. Delete Comment
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Unique things I have gotten to do

I must say, I have had some incredible experiences. Skeptics think I am making it up, skeptics are usually jealous, bitter, unfulfilled people. That said, are you ready for a ride?

I ran for a seat on the city council for the city of Pine Lake, in Pine Lake Ga. That's a matter of public record. How that came about is this. We had a property owner that did not pay taxes for four years and when the city forclosed, They were being nice, the bitter, small minded little fruitloop played the race card. I had just moved in, didn't know anything about the agenda, but they were carrying picket signs and I had always wanted to be in a protest march (I lived in Atl. GA from 1962-81 then 88-06) so I marched up and down Rockbridge Road. I felt like a hippy from the 60's., until I found out that this guy was a loon with a bad attitude and a lying sack of doo doo. The city almost lost their charter, there was a recall and the mayor was ousted, senators, reps, attorneys all came to Pine Lake and nearly all of the 600 residents begged these people to allow our city to continue. Those same folks became friends. We elected a new mayor. He worked very hard to rebuild our credibility, public trust and in turn all the political folks would make a pit stop in Pine Lake and campaign. We were in the news for almost a year, almost daily. Well, Mayor Al Fowler (public record) was accused of different things and there were those whom we called the "gang of ten" who were working to have him recalled. There was an open seat on the city council and one of his most staunch opponents Mimi Woods was running for the seat unopposed. About twenty of us got together and I got cast into the part of running for city council. This is not a joke, you have to register, pay money, have an FBI background check done, be fingerprinted, basically open a vein to be declared competent to run. I passed all that and began to garner support and hit the campaign trail. The whole one square mile of it. I remember one speech in particular. There was two special guests. One being Kent Alexander who is now the former Ga. State Attorney general, we went to high school together and Eldrin Bell, former City of Atlanta police chief, father to Justin Guarini the first first runner up in American Idol. Did I have a clue as to what I was doing? Nope, not one little clue. There in front of all those people I taught from God's Word. Put me behind a lectern and I can do no other. Well, after it was over, Kent came up and said, you know you don't stand a snowball's chance in hell, don't you? I said, yup, he said, but you need to be a preacher. That was good, I understood every word. Chief Bell came up next and said, if only polititians could be that godly, this country would be a different place. You need to come to Ebeneezer and get down, girl! That made me happy.

Outcome: Mimi Woods -120 votes

Janis Lang - 21. Frankly, it was twenty more than I thought I would get, so I was thrilled.

It was a great experience and it taught me what to look for in a candidate. And I made some powerful friends, judges, senators, representatives, a governor, attorneys, leaders in southern politics. I can still call on any of them were I ever to get in trouble or needed a favor. That's rather nice to have in the "bottom" of your purse.

If you want to see the most beautiful spot in Atlanta, google Pine Lake Ga, 30072 I lived at 423 Pine Drive three houses up from the courthouse.

I'm Janis Lang and I support this message. Pa dum bum

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