Citizen of Heaven

I am Hal Hammons, a citizen of heaven. I broadcast regular reports of what it is for a child of God to live in Satan's world. My reports typically break down into four segments:"What I've been preaching" -- a point I have made in a recent sermon."What I've been reading" -- A brief breakdown of a book of the Bible or other reading material that has helped me in my understanding or application of the Bible."What I've been hearing" -- news from the internet or other sources about what is going on, either among brothers and sisters in Christ or out in the world at large."What I've been playing" -- how I've been entertaining myself in my spare time, and some spiritual points I have been able to extract.

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NEW YORK CITY: Babylon the Great. Permanent decline. Gun violence. Pit.

August 19, 2020 • Hal Hammons • Season 2 • Episode 73

I’ve been preaching … about Babylon the Great, one of the great images from Revelation. Is it an image of New York? Let’s talk about it. (Bible condemns sin, warns of consequences)

I’ve been reading … New York’s in a decline that may never reverse itself. Exactly how surprising is that, from a Biblical perspective? (Nothing is forever)

I’ve been hearing … a man was shot and killed at a memorial to gun victims. Really. (bad people do evil b/c they can)

I’ve been playing … Pit. The chaos of the stock exchange might make for an exciting afternoon, but it’s no way to live your life. (pray for peace)

Links to cited articles are:
https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/nyc-is-dead-forever-heres-why/?fbclid=IwAR2sLC3Jc4T4dFLa4uvHo-_CSvVLHC8gQM2KYcHUJgOdoh4-6vccAvXreCA

https://nypost.com/2020/08/16/nyc-man-fatally-shot-at-gun-violence-memorial-as-shootings-rage-on/?fbclid=IwAR3ZAYw0ith582g2E33WzZBwWs1_rJ4Z4WLZmMDtzR7O33Twhbk5rA9XmL4

Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705

Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shepherd for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of Heaven podcast. You are encouraged to seek him and the Lakewoods Drive church through Facebook and other social media. Lakewoods Drive is an autonomous group of Christians dedicated to praising God, teaching the gospel to all who will hear, training Christians in righteousness, and serving our God and one another faithfully. We believe the Bible is God's word, that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, that heaven is our home, and that we have work to do here while we wait. Regular topics of discussion and conversation include: Christians, Jesus, obedience, faith, grace, baptism, New Testament, Old Testament, authority, gospel, fellowship, justice, mercy, faithfulness, forgiveness, Twenty Pages a Week, Bible reading, heaven, hell, virtues, character, denominations, submission, service, character, COVID-19, assembly, Lord's Supper, online, social media, YouTube, Facebook.