Mike Houston

Rapha (let go!!), and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10

My first time back in church since I was a boy, was Feb 22nd. I woke up and felt I needed help of some sort. I went to an employee's church. I didn't have a Bible, and as everyone was singing songs I didn't know, and saying prayers I didn't know, the uncomfortable became unbearable... Folks raised there hands in praise, and I looked at my stained hands and nails and kept them in my pockets. The night before, I had been working on a racecar, and my hands looked the part. Not dirty, just stained. So there I stood. 6 weeks past time for a haircut, stained hands, broken heart, burdened mind, absolutely filthy soul. I left there that day feeling worse than when I went in. Not because of the people, they were amazing, but because I felt so out of place. I felt like a house fly sitting on a birthday cake. I was surrounded by beautiful spirits rejoicing in their salvation, and the best I could offer is maybe I hadn't taken the Lord's name in vain for a few hours... mostly because I was sleeping. But you know what I know now? Jesus was standing at the doors as I came in amd as I left, just hoping I would accept what HE sacrificed for me.... I just didn't know it. The next week, I got me a new Bible, and new shoes, and I cleaned my hands and nails..... and I took my filthy soul, that I couldn't scrub clean, back to his house... And this time, he didn't let me leave until we had us a proper meeting. Everything changed March 1st. Everything. Today, right now, my nails are dirty again. I am working on a race car again... but my soul? As clean as a brand new tailored suit! And by the grace of God, it won't ever be dirty again. That beautiful salvation is waiting on us all. Every single one of us has Jesus holding the door, just waiting for us to come say hello. And just like my hands and this gentleman's vlue jeans,He can clean any stain on your soul.

Psalm 1:1 - Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful- Be careful who you walk with (life). Be careful where you stand (going w/ the flow). Be careful with whom you sit with (influence).

@NUCLRGOLF Practice your short game and putting more than smashing balls at the range. 75% of practice time should be focused on being competent with your short game (pitch, chip, bunkers, etc.); just 25% of time spent at the range (focused on reinforcing basic fundamentals of the swing).

🚨🏌️⛳️ #DISCUSSION — Golfers who’ve broken 80, what’s one tip you would give your fellow golfer trying to do the same?

I never really thought about this… Out of the thousands who followed Jesus, only four stood at the cross. John… and the three Marys. The crowds were loud when the miracles were flowing, when the blessings were pouring. But when it got hard… when it cost something… most disappeared. That hits. It’s easy to follow when life feels good. It’s harder when you’re asked to let go of the very things holding you back… your sin, your comfort, your control. That truth isn’t soft. It cuts. But I don’t want to be a fair-weather follower. I want to be there in every season… in the crowd and at the cross. Give me a faith that doesn’t run when it hurts. Give me a heart that stays when it’s uncomfortable. Take me to the cross. Take me to the crowds. Just give me Jesus ✝️

@ForgiatoBlow47 F. being a divided country Despite our differences, E Pluribus Unim e should be the UNITED States of America! 🇺🇸

Be Honest: Who, in your view is the greatest enemy of the United States? A. Russia B. Islam C. Democratic Party D. Iran E. Trump

@lady_valor_07 I’ve seen all, except Boston.

I've been to 2, you ?

@realMaalouf Interesting. If that’s what’s in store for them in (their) afterlife, then pray tell, why do they rape, kill, and pillage people in this life? 🤔

Palestinian Islamic preacher: “Virgins of Paradise will have no menstruation, saliva, mucus, urine or excrement; Muslim men will have the sexual strength of 100 men. We will have several wives/slaves in Paradise.” Disgusting. Why is it all about sex in the afterlife for them?

BREAKING: Democrats projected to seize control of both chambers of Congress this November.

@nobleisawinner Each day lived is another day closer to when I leave this body behind and then find myself in the presence of the LORD.. what an awesome day that’ll be! 2 Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the LORD.

Go fuck yourself.

@OG_Wick0 Consider what scripture says about this - Psalm 14:1 and Psalm 53:1 - The fool has said in his heart, “there is no God.” They are corrupt, they do abominable works, there is none who does good. Repent, and believe. Mark 1:15

Actor Chris Pratt is being harassed online for saying, "Only a FOOL rejects the identity of Christ." Critics are calling him a "religious bigot" for his comment. Pratt says he won't apologize for his faith. ✝️ Should Chris Pratt apologize, or stand strong in his beliefs??

It’s all about Jesus Christ. Cross, Burial, Resurrection, Reconciling believers to the Father, KING of kings, LORD of lords. Repent, and believe. Mark 1:15

@ManifestHistory To know and understand the NT; the OT lays the foundation. I’m doing the same, on day 95 today and am nearing the end of Judges (YouVersion Chronological yearlong read plan). So much good information gleaned so far in the OT. I’m enjoying the journey. 🙏

I’ve finally decided to read the entire bible. So far, I’ve read Genesis and Exodus. I’m obviously really interested in reading the Gospels and New Testament. I’m debating skipping ahead to the Gospels. What do you recommend I do: Read the bible from front to back or skip ahead and read the Gospels (or entire New Testament) and then go back to the Old Testament.

We Can’t Make This Shit Up … the Leftist-Liberal Democrats are simply a gift that keeps on giving! Washed up comedian, @JimmyKimmelLive, who LITERALLY has accomplished nothing of significance in his life, decided to go full-scale Hollywood Elitist by taking a stab at DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullins by saying he ISN’T qualified because he was a plumber! Jimmy Kimmel: “Before he was elected to the Senate, Markwayne Mullin was a low-level MMA fighter and a plumber. That’s right. We have a plumber protecting us from terrorism now. It worked for Super Mario. Why not Markwayne?” Looking down on blue-collar workers is a mistake. They literally know how America works. But Democrats are beginning to show their true distain for the working class.they’ve just hid it for decades! So … Let’s examine Markwayne’s history … he was a businessman, rancher, and enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation before running for Congress. Huummm, unlike @ewarren, he is a true member of the Cherokee Nation … but apparently Leftist elites only like fake ones. He attended Missouri Valley College in 1996 (on a wrestling scholarship) but left without graduating. Later, he earned an associate's degree in applied science (construction technology) from Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. A typical route many young kids have taken. At age 20, after his father Jim became ill, Mullin took over the family’s small plumbing company, Mullin Plumbing (which had about six employees at the time). With help from his wife Christie (whom he married right after high school), he grew it into Oklahoma’s largest plumbing service company by around 2011, employing hundreds and generating significant revenue. He expanded into multiple related ventures, owning or founding up to eight or more businesses by the early 2010s, including: - Mullin Environmental - Mullin Services - Mullin Properties - HVAC, septic, construction, and other home services companies - A restaurant (Rowan’s Steakhouse, named after his wife’s maiden name) He also operated cow-calf ranches in Adair and Wagoner Counties. In December 2021, he sold his businesses to Dallas-based private equity firm CenterOak Partners (retaining a minority stake in some). His business success made him a multimillionaire; financial disclosures showed substantial income beyond any modest salary he drew (e.g., he once publicly referenced a $50,000 salary while owning companies valued in the millions). He ventured into Mixed Martial athlete (2006–2007), which complemented his history as a wrestler. Mullin’s competed professionally as an undefeated MMA fighter with a 5-0 record during this period. He has described himself as a “former professional fighter.” Mullin’s career trajectory moved from hands-on tradesman and self-made businessman to longtime member of Congress and now a Cabinet secretary, emphasizing his roots in Oklahoma’s rural economy, skilled trades, and conservative values. Now compare Jimmy Kimmel’s life story … He has been and is a comedian (PERIOD)! WOW … and that makes him believe he knows who is or isn’t qualified to do anything … again, he is an elitist nobody!

Ex-Muslim shares her testimony 🥹

“The Quran calls Jesus the word of God, the spirit of God and the promise Messiah and he called Muhammad non of those things.” — Lady who was a Muslim for 26 years shares the reason she converted from Islam to Christianity.

Pastor preached a sermon about hell today. The kind you don’t hear often in churches these days. I didn’t leave feeling afraid or angry at God for creating such a place. I left in complete disbelief that God would ever save such a wicked man like me after all I’ve done. Hell isn’t unfair. It’s unfair that I get to go to heaven

@masuzafi “Peace and safety”, you say? Hmm.. 🤔 1 Thessalonians 5:3 immediately comes to mind.

Most people are not ready for the truth,

@sheilatebra Matthew 7:21 - Jesus said “only those who do the will of My Father who is in heaven” - it’s having a relationship w/ the LORD; not doing good works to earn access, seeking personal gain, loving the world, causing division amongst brethren; He looks at the heart, not externally.

I just found out that even as a believer in Christ your name can be blotted out of the book of life 😳 Revelation 3:5 KJV This just shook me.