Greetings to one and all,
Rodney and I apologize that there is no Grace Cafe video today. Rodney had much to attend to with his full time job as a teacher, and so he was unable to spare the hours in takes to bring a video to you today. Even
I take Rodney's work for granted sometimes, but he labors for the saints ON TOP OF his full-time job, and also tending to his twin sons. Rodney's labors for us are fully appreciated by us when, because of other duties, he can't bring us a video. This is when we all realize that we've taken him for granted. Rodney usually finishes a Sunday video at around 1 or 2 in the morning. I don't think this man requires much sleep. I don't know how he does it, but he does. However, this weekend he was
unable to do it, and he told me ahead of time, and of course he was apologetic, but I told him not to worry about it, but that we, the saints, appreciate every video he does produce for us. God will pay him in accord with his labors in the Word, and these labors are plentiful.
I am calling upon my sister Kelly today to choose another classic selection
from the Revelation series. Some of these videos still have only four-hundred views or so. I am afraid that, while the series was ongoing, new viewers who happened upon it saw, "Part 623" (or whatever) and let it intimidate them, assuming that they had to start with video #1 in order to catch the flow of the series. So it is good for me to highlight the best of this 3 1/2 year series and bring it to you. Kelly will do the honors this weekend.
Thank you for your comments on my videos concerning Romans 6-8, on the heavy topic of sin and our freedom from it. This series has also been so good for me, as I have seen things here in a deeper, more profound way than ever. And this is because of persecution! So I want you to know that I appreciate this series as much as you do, and recognize the sovereign hand of God in unveiling the depths of our
justification and freedom in Christs.
In the background, new books are being prepared, including the general printing of "Christianity's Final Solution," "How to Love Anyone (Even Your Spouse)" and "Zender on Romans, Volume 1." Also, we will be doing a reprinting of "How to Quit Church Without Quitting God," concerning which we've been out of for some
time. But we're going to fix that.
Thank you all for your contributions to the cause of truth. You sustain me every day, by this way and that way—whatever is needed God provides through your encouragement and your financial assistance, which is, as always, a thing of the heart and never of compulsion. THANK YOU.
We are living in the most corrupt times there have ever been. These days make the days of Noah seem tame by comparison. But God has given us a spirit of endurance. It is so important that we encourage one another as the times grow even darker. From my end, I will continue to bring the light of the Word of God to you every day, as God gives strength. Your appreciation of my labors
helps to keep me afloat, so thank you from the bottom of my heart, from the bottom of the peninsula.
Yours because of grace,
Martin
