From Another Part Of My Journey (David C. Russell)

Hello Grafted In And On The Journey Reader,

Today is Thursday, July 17, 2025 in my corner of blog land.

I am reflecting this week on my faith journey of the past 55 years. This reflection was brought on by news of the passing of Bible Expositor and teacher, Dr. John Macarthur. He had a radio program called, 

Grace to You. Many of his teachings are on YouTube or at the Grace To You Website.

I became aware of him when eighteen years-old and a freshman at the then Detroit Bible College. I wasn't a regular listener to him but did listen when doing so.

I am somewhat like him in personality and in my fiction writing. We both tend to say what we think!

I leave you with two examples below out of respect for Dr. Macarthur's legacy, and as a reminder to ourselves that people will recall us from their journey and have an opinion of what we leave behind.

To many, Dr. Macarthur was uncompromising. You will sense this if choosing to check out what is posted below.

John MacArthur Q&A: Why is today's Lutheran church so liberal?YouTube Preach Christ or Die!!

Feb 27, 2024

Lutheran churches have deviated from Luther's original teachings, especially in the areas of baptism and communion.

John MacArthur: EVIL CHRISTIAN COMPROMISE by 5 MINUTE CHRISTIANITY on YouTube. Play on Google. 4:58

John MacArthur: EVIL CHRISTIAN COMPROMISEYouTube 5 MINUTE CHRISTIANITY

May 21, 2022

John MacArthur warns about the dangers of compromising the Gospel by joining forces with the world, citing examples from the Lutheran church and the Bible.

Myself:  I still nurture my faith which has changed over the years to now include elements of Jewish spirituality. I write this within my fiction rather than make it my fiction as previous. I will answer to God for this choice, and am aware of this.

Meantime, God bless and keep us on our journey!

David C. Russell, Author

Mellow Rock