Monthly Archives: May 2024

The Truth!

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Everybody talks about how their reality is truth and everybody else’s is a lie. Our perception of the truth is as far as we can see. Sometimes that’s at the end of our nose. People get disillusioned when their truth is proven wrong. Did you know that the #1 illness in the world today isn’t cancer. It is depression. This is what happens when our belief system fails. Yes we are talking about the same thing. When our truth or belief fails, it causes depression. This is how human beings function in this world. Unless our belief system is based on a truth that is real, we will become disillusioned. Truth is based on a fragile hope that it will change our lives for the better. The cares of this world will trash our hope unless it is based on a faith that can’t be shaken. What kind of faith is that? It is a faith that is based upon proven reality. When our faith in truth comes true, we perceive that it is a reality. When it continually comes true, we see that our faith is justified. This doesn’t mean that our faith isn’t tested. Sometimes it seems that our faith is pressed to our limit of endurance. This is when we find out if our faith is justified or not. So, what is this truth that I am talking about?

I have only found one truth that is real enough for my lifetime. His name is Jesus. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life, no man comes to the Father(God), but by Me. This truth has been proven in my life for over 40 years. It is very simple for anyone to be able to receive this truth. God said, turn to Me and repent and I will forgive and restore you. This is truth!

Crain Blanchard.

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Memorial Day 2024:

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We, as Americans, honor the men and women who died in serving our country in the military. My family came to this country in 1637 and settled in Boston, Massachusetts. From the beginning, my family served as militia protecting family and friends. Listed below are family, on both my dad’s and mother’s side, that served in the military in America that effected how this nation developed. Some are controversial, but all serve to help our country.

Andre Boutte, French and Indian War, Royal French Marines, 1763.

Francois Boutte, Louisiana Militia, American Revolution, 1775.

Calvin and Luther Blanchard, Massachusetts Minute-Men, 1775.

Thomas Blanchard, North Carolina Militia, 1776.

Thomas Newton, Commissioner, US Navy, 1776.

Thomas O. Blanchard, War of 1812, US Army.

Francois Boutte, War of 1812, Battle of New Orleans, Lafitte’s pirates, 1814.

Albert G. Blanchard, Maj. General, 9th Louisiana, CSA, 1861.

Calvin and Ebenezer Carson, 16th Alabama Cavalry, CSA, 1861

Carey Edward Blanchard, 17th Texas Brigade, CSA, 1864.

Newton Crain Blanchard II, USRA, Dept. of Interior, WWI, 1917-1920.

William P. Blanchard, 71st Inf., US Army, WWII, 1941.

Neal Blanchard, Doctor, US Army, WWII, 1941.

Dyer Blanchard, US Navy, WWII, 1941.

Hal McGown, Lt. General US Army, Korea and Vietnam, 1948.

Felix Castille, 1st Marines, Korea, 1951.

Charles Blanchard, US Air Force, Vietnam.

Carson Blanchard, US Army, Vietnam.

The Bible talks about people who serve their fellowman with courage and honor.

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

(John 15:13 KJV).

So remember this day what our family did for throughout the ages.

Crain Blanchard.

Joseph1637@juno.com

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It’s funny how everything changes.

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The Apostle Paul wrote 3 epistles to the churches in Asia Minor. They were to correct errors that the churches started believing, the traditions of men, that you can make it to heaven without Jesus and the Lordship of Jesus wasn’t necessary. The epistles are Ephesians, Philippians and Colossians. We don’t fight against flesh and blood. We fight error or heresy with the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. What is the truth of the gospel? It is that we are sinners and separated from God. We need to repent of our sins and without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sin. God provided the perfect sacrifice in HIs Son Jesus. And though Jesus’ death and resurrection, we can be forgiven of our sins and make peace with God. We are to follow God through Jesus all the way home to heaven. God made Jesus Lord of lords and King of kings. And by the infilling of the Holy Spirit, we have access to God.

This is the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ that God set forth in His word (the bible) and in our hearts. With the gospel of Jesus Christ, we can defeat the errors or heresies of the world.

Crain Blanchard.

Joseph1637@juno.com

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The Answer to the Riddle.

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I have always written blogs to be puzzles. So that people can figure them out. Some have been difficult and some haven’t. But I always wanted people to understand what I am writing about. I have written about many subjects, but all leading back to how we should respond to God. And more importantly, how God has and does respond to us. God has already made the way back home for us. It is a no-brainer. We don’t have to figure it out. And to the answer to the Riddle.

What starts out the same and is made to be different and ends up the same? And Why?

The Heart of Man. When we are born, we know nothing and can do nothing. We are dependent on our Parents. As we grow we mold ourselves into our image of our self. In death, we are the same. Nothing of this earth can be taking with us. We are the image and likeness of God.

Crain Blanchard.

Joseph1637@juno.com

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What was shall be again!

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When I started writing this blog, I wasn’t sure what exactly I was going to say. I knew that I didn’t want it to be boring. But I wasn’t going to write just to please the crowds. So I started thinking about what to say to people could understand my message. I tried different things to see what people responded to. I was surprised when I wrote about wasting time (Disconnect). The blog went around the world and recieved comments from many nations. I was excited about that.

For the first Christmas, I wrote a riddle. And it is as true today as it was then. Here is the Riddle.

What starts out the same and is made to be different and ends up the same? And Why? See if you can answer it without looking up the answer.

Crain Blanchard.

Joseph1637@juno.com

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