Those who shut their ears to the cries of the poor will be ignored in their own time of need.  What this verse is saying what goes around comes around.  This is like a Karma statement.  Since this Bible verse is inside of the Bible, I am going to respect everything that comes inside of the Bible to become legal and binding.

 To be honest with you, God is talking to all of us.  We must respect everyone and their circumstances.  One thing about God is that What He is saying is official.  I remember when I was a child, my friends used to torment me and beat me up for 9 straight years.  God knows who did it.  I know who did it.  I know that I really did not like to fist fight with people.  It is that I tried to get along with everyone.

I know that I am a sinner as well as a human being.  I know that this Bible verse is very accurate.  I know that when I was growing up, I used to get beaten up by everyone for no reason whatsoever.  There were times when I used to disrespect others.  Now since I read this Bible verse, I have to respect all people.  I really understand the Bible for what it is.  It is a manual of the truth!!        

I am reading the Bible and I understand what is really going on right now.  It seems like when you are young, you do not think of all of this until it really smacks you right on the face.  I saw this Bible Verse Image, and it reminded me of my life.  I have been verbally, mentally, and physically abused by my mother’s husband, and other people. 

This is a Bible verse that will cause you to reflect on my life a lot.  Whenever I read the Bible right now, I am having a whole lot of respect of God, Jesus Christ, and other people.  I definitely understand what God is saying to me.  I have to get my life right before it is too late.  My life at this time is meaningful.  I do not use vulgarity anymore.  Some of my family members do not respect me as a person. 

For Instance, I have spent the holidays with my family members yesterday.  I have observed some things that each person of my family was doing.  I said to myself, I used to act the same way.  Right now, I am very quiet.  I know that I have had some moments, when I used to act out of character with my parents.  I remember when my caretakers and I used to be in a battle with each other.  Currently, I am sitting back and observing my family members, and I cannot say anything to them because I used to act the same way.  This is the reason why I think a generational curse has affected my family members.

Next, I do recall acting out as a teenager.  This is the reason why I do not say anything to anyone.  It is not I am afraid, it is that I look at myself and say “Why? Lord Why”!!  I know that I have matured a whole lot since 1980.  My family members want me to visit them, but they challenge my authority.  I know that I cannot say anything because they are not my own children. 

Moreover, when I read the Bible, I take it very serious right now.  To be perfectly honest with you, I should have had children of my own.  The only thing that I say is that I do not have any children because I have been having flashbacks of my childhood.  I say to myself that I might have children of my own, but I do not know it. 

In The 21^st Century

      In the 21^st Century, there are children, who are under the age of 40; who are using more vulgarity than ever before.  There are children, who are using vulgarity at the age of three years old.  An example of this is my great niece is only 3 years old, and she is using vulgarity because she hears it from her aunts and uncles.  I did not teach my nieces and nephews vulgarity.  They heard it in the music that they listen to. 

Nevertheless, I say again why Lord why?  I am at the Library right now, and I hear children using vulgarity at the staff members at the Library.  It really is getting off the topic.  I am very sorry for getting off the topic of discussion.  I really am saying that if I disrespect them in any way, I would get sent to jail.

 The 21^st Century consist of changes that I am not able to express online.  In a format like this, I have to keep my mouth shut because I would end up getting into trouble for punishing a child who has a filthy mouth.  In the 21^st Century, there are more children than it was during the 1980s.  God is hearing me, and helping me with this blog. 

Finally, I want to say that I only have control over what I say out of my mouth.  I really have to pray for my own family as well as myself.  I do not say anything anymore.  After I had to get into an altercation with one of my nephews last night.  I do not really like spending time with my own family because they are listening to music that has contaminated our airways with vulgarity and mixed messages about our changing society.  Do you know that children today are much more aggressive than they were during 1980?  Children today are much more aggressive and dangerous than they were in the 1980s.  Thank you for reading my essay.

In Summary, I am saying that I have learned a whole lot during the 21^st Century because there is too much disrespect in the air right now.  My family members really want to physically fight me for no reason.  Lord Jesus, please give me a sense of direction that I have never had before.  The Bible verse is telling me to have respect for all people.

God is watching all of us!!

I know for myself that God has been watching me because He is solely responsible for waking me up this morning.  He watches me because I know that I am not able to get away with anything that I am doing wrong throughout my entire 60 years of existence.

Next, I want to inform everyone that I have been a Born Again Christian for 10 years now.  I will admit that I have had my moments when I have acted out by using words that does not make sense.  Lord God, I am asking You; to please forgive me of all of my sins both past and present.  This also includes any sins that I am thinking about inside of my mind, as well as any besetting sins that I have presently.

Good Afternoon Lord Jesus!!  How are you doing today?  Fine, I hope.  I want to inform you that I am only a Work in Progress.  The reason why I am saying this is simply because I am not perfect.  I am asking you to please bridle my tongue; so that I would not be able to use any vulgarity whatsoever.  Lord Jesus, I know that you know all of my wonderings; Put my tears inside of Your Bottle; The only question that I have to ask is: Are my tears are inside of your Book?

Lord Jesus, this comes right out of Psalm 56:8 because I know that I have been through a great deal of adversity during my 60 years of existence.  I have to be very honest by saying that I have been court ordered to attend therapy on a daily basis.  I have to take psychotropic medications for the rest of my entire life.  I have to consult with a Psychiatrist for the remaining of my life.

Moreover, I know that you are watching each and every last person that you have created, and this include me.  I know that I have to consider all of the things that I have done that are both good and bad.  I want to give you the credit for keeping me clean and sober for 35 years now.  I know that I was literally destroying my own Temple for 18 consecutive years of drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana cocaine cigarettes for a number of years.  I thank you for everything that you have done for me.

In Addition, I want to say that I have done wrong all of my existence right now.  I am asking you to please have mercy on me.  I know that all of Your Entire Creation, are under you watching eye.  I also will admit that I am submitting myself to You.  I have been writing for the past 30 years now.

  I have written three books and they are as follows:  The Best of Anthony Hopkins, which is based on some personal writings and essays that I have received excellent grades; while I was a student at the University of Toledo.  My second book is called; My Grace is Sufficient for Me.  My last book is called Essays.  Which is based on my personal experiences that I have had within your presence.  I have a Book Publisher, which is AuthorHouse Publishing Company, located in Bloomington, Indiana.

Finally, I want you to know that I have had a See-Saw Relationship, consisting of ups and downs behaviorally for the past 28 years now.  I know that I am under your Watchful Eyes all of my life.  Lord Jesus, You, even knew me while I was inside of my mother’s womb. 

You even knew me before my existence.  I want to thank you for keeping it real with me.  I cannot do anything without Your Approval.  Frankly, Lord Jesus, everything that my Steps are ordered my You.  This is a retraction to you, and to all of those individuals whom I have harmed or committed any acts of wrongdoing in my life.  I want to say, I am very sorry for hurting anyone of members of Your Creation.  I am very sorry for everything that I have done wrong in my personal life.  I am asking for Your Forgiveness right now.

In Conclusion, I want to inform you that there is a group of people, who have taken advantaged of me, and everyone who were in direct communications with for a total of 7 years.  The people who have scammed me; also scammed my family members and friends.  I want you to know that I have forgiven these people.  However, these people have not forgiven me as a person.  There are people, who I have had contact with; who had hurt me within the past 3 years now.  I had forgiven the people, who presently are disrespecting me as a person.

I forgive the people who live presently inside of my neighborhood who do not like me because of the color of my skin.  You already know who these people are as well because they are cloning and spoofing my cell phones and my social media accounts on a daily basis.  My cell phones numbers have been cloned and computer hacked by scammers who live inside of my neighborhood, and those people, who scammed me from the years 2016 and 2017.  These individuals live at Wentworth Hi Rise Apartments located in Dayton, Ohio. 

Lord Jesus, you also know who these people are because the women are currently living inside of my former apartment complex.  There are other women, whom I have sent money to, and they do not even know it.  These people are living inside of the United States now.  There are people who I have sent money to, and they have not been prosecuted.  Lord Jesus, you know who these people are because they have lied to me.  These men and women are still actively online and are presently scamming other people.  Lord Jesus, I want to say Thank You for watching me on a daily basis.  I Love You; Lord Jesus!!  Please continue to protect me from all harms and dangers.  Please alleviate all of my current sicknesses.

 In Jesus Name, I pray!!  Amen and Amen!!  Thank You for reading my retraction to you, and those people, who were wrongfully accused of taking my money.  These people have money in their name, and they do not know it.  I want to inform all of you that there are over 3 Billion Computer Hackers worldwide.  Lord Jesus, you know exactly who these people are each day of the week.  God Bless All of You Worldwide, who are currently are my friends online and in my personal life.

What Does It Mean to Be Called by God?


This is a very important question that I would like to ask everyone. What does it mean to be called by God? The answer is simple. I would like to start things off by saying that everyone on earth is known by God. According to Jeremiah 1:5 says before I formed you, I knew you. Before you were formed, I sanctified you, and ordained you as a prophet to the nations.

This means that God has ordained all of us to become sanctified and ordained us as a people to become members of the Kingdom of God.

When it comes to the New Testament, it specifically states that we are Temples of the Living God. Our Bodies are the Temple of God. I would like to express myself for a few moments. I would like to say that I am a Born-Again Christian. I have totally submitted myself completely to His Will. I also will admit that I am sinful flesh, but I am still a Child of God. I want to ask another question. Matthew 22:14 states that for many are called, but a few are chosen. What does this Bible verse mean?

I would like to receive both positive and negative feedback on this question.

Next, I would like to continue pondering on this question about Matthew 22:14. Do anyone know what does this Bible verse mean? The answer to this question is that God has called all of us to do according to His Will. I begin to realize that God still loves us for who we are as people. He only wants us to repent of all of our sins. He wants all of us to live for Him. The Lord is slow to anger, and is abounding with grace. I understand that the First 144,000 are going to be considered.

Moreover, I want to inform everyone that we all still have a chance to be His chosen people. When it comes to being called by God, it gives me an opportunity to live for him and serve Him. This means that I must become Christ-like in my manner of living and completely change. I have dedicated my life for Him by writing and sharing my personal testimony with others. I am at the realization that I still have more to do for Him.

For Instance, I have to make amends with everyone that I have wronged in my personal life.
In Addition, I have to be willing to forgive every one of all of their trespasses.

I have to be willing to share His word with others. I have to commune with the assembly of the Saints. I have to dedicate myself to reading His word to everyone. I have to have an intimate personal relationship with God and Jesus Christ. Therefore, I want to say that my relationship with Jesus Christ is very important to me right now. I want to inform everyone that I am willing and ready to work out my salvation with fear and trembling.

Further, I want to say that my favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 32:27 which states; behold I am the Lord, the God of all flesh, is there anything too hard for me? God asked Jeremiah the Prophet this question in the Old Testament. I want to say that my life has done a complete 180 degree turn because I do not have a desire for the things of the world. I am ready to go back to work and earn a decent wage. If the Lords Will, I will seek employment somewhere within the next 6 months.

Finally, I want to say that I have given up the street life. I have been clean and sober for 34 years right now. My sobriety date is May 2, 1990. I have given up the high cost of low living. As it relates to the question at hand, I feel that I am ready to step up to the plate and become a real man. I am ready to share the Gospel with everyone that I meet personally. I also want to inform everyone that on February 15, 2015, I have rededicated my life to Jesus Christ.

 I have been baptized on that day, and a total of 8 other times. I am in the Lambs Book of Life right now, and I have a record of baptism in several churches.
In Conclusion, I want to say that I am a Born Again Christian and I really feel that I am chosen by God to serve Him and share my personal testimony with everyone. I am guilty of robbing God of my tithes and offerings. I have to submit my income to God. I am very sorry for placing emphasis on my household rather than giving to God. Please pray for me because I have too many bills to pay in my household. I have a student loan from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte that is in collections right now.

What does it mean to have a log or a speck inside of your eyes?

This is an essay that has a whole lot of importance in our daily lives. The question is what does it mean to have a log or a speck inside of your eyes? First, I would like to say that having a log or speck inside of your eyes, means we have sins in our lives.

For instance, in my case, I used to look at pornography each day for the past 43 years. I also used to use vulgarity since I was 5 years old. The reason why I have done these things because I was angry and my parents used vulgarity toward each other.

Further, my mother and stepfather used to cuss each other out all of the time. I guess for the past 21 years of their marriage, my mother and stepfather have problems communicating with each other. As far as pornography is concerned, I started looking at it when I was a child. I asked God to stop me from using vulgarity and looking at porn. God has changed me from the inside out.

I feel a whole lot better because I am a new creation according to 2 Corinthians 5:17. I had problems from my past that tend to affect me through this very day.

According to Matthew 7:3-5 says: And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but you do not consider the plank in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, let me remove the speck from your eye; Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.

Moreover, I must repent of all of my sins; first and foremost, before I am able to help another person. The reason why I am saying these things because it is not easy dealing with my own sins without God’s help. I want to inform everyone that I have to be very careful about the things that we do because God is watching us.

If you do not believe me read Proverbs 15:3. This Bible verse say the eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. This is true because I asked Him too. I am not saying that I am a very weak person. However, I still have to be very careful because Satan is busy. Satan is the master deceiver.



In Addition, I want to inform all of you that the devil will hurt you. According to John 8:44; it states that you are of your father, the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him.

When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources; for he is a liar and the father of it. This is the truth because the devil, all he wants to do is steal, kill, and destroy. This is a verse from John 10:10. The Lord says that He has come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. The Lord God is blessing me every single day. For example, He is keeping me clean and sober from alcohol and drugs.

Also, I have been clean and sober for 28 years as of this year in 2018. I admit to using vulgarity for the past 47 years. I also admit to looking at pornography for the past 43 years. I also admit to having a mental illness called schizoid affective disorder and bipolar1.

 I also admit that I come from a dysfunctional family. I will admit to writing a 350-page manifesto about my personal life during the time I was a patient at Summit Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. For 4 consecutive months, I wrote down everything that the voices were saying to me; whether or not it was good or bad.


According to 2nd Timothy 1:7 says that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and of a sound mind. God does not want me to be scared of demonic spirits. We are supposed to fear God and not demonic spirits. I also want to say that God is doing for me, what I cannot do for myself.

I write every single day, read the Bible out loud, and pray out loud because it helps me to cope with having a mental illness. I also attend AA and NA meetings as well as attend church on a regular basis. When it comes to people who had a plank inside of their eyes. The first one was Cain, who killed his brother Abel because the Lord favored Abel over Cain.

Eventually, when it comes to the Bible, King David, killed the husband of Bathsheba in secret. 2nd Samuel 12:9-10 says why have you despised the commandments of the Lord, to do evil in His sight?

You have killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword; you have taken his wife to be your wife, and have killed him with the sword of the people of Ammon. Now therefore, the sword shall never depart from your house because you have despised me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your wife. The Lord punished David for what he has done to the Lord. These are examples of what it means to have a plank and a speck inside of your eyes. It is the sins that we commit each day that makes the Lord very displeased with us. The Lord will forgive us of our sins as long as we repent honestly of our sins.

The Word of The Lord is as Sweet as Honey!!

I would like to start this essay by asking a very important question. Do you think that the Word of God taste as sweet as honey? The answer is yes!! According to Jeremiah 15:16 it says that when your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, LORD God Almighty.

 When I think of this Bible verse, The Word of God is very refreshing. I also give me freedom and truth. I really enjoy God’s word every day of my life. Further, I want to tell everyone that God is Love.

God has changed me for the better. I really do not like to use any vulgarity or engage in any behaviors of my past. The Holy Spirit is inside of me. I have been Born Again on 2/15/2015 at Fort McKinley Church in Dayton, Ohio.

 I got baptized in the name of the Father of the Son, and the Holy Spirit. I am changed by the power of the Holy Ghost. My mind itself has changed.

 I am educated about the Word of God. Psalms 19:10 says they are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb.

The word of God has changed me because I am taking ownership and responsibility for all of my actions.
Moreover, I know that I have to read the Bible and remember a lot of verses. The Lord has touched me because I feel a whole lot better by listening to worship music instead of rap music. I do not listen to the music from the past and watch movies from my past because it is of the world.

The world itself has changed so much from the time that I was a child that I would prefer to attend church on a regular basis, read the Bible each day, and pray honestly to God. My prayer life has changed because I always tell the truth to God.

Matthew 6:8 says the Lord knows the things that you need of long before you ask Him. This is the reason why I recite the Lord’s Prayer and the Serenity Prayer each day.

Also, I always pay attention to my environment because it is changing as well. According to the State of Ohio Department of Commerce, over 9,000 people moved out of Dayton, Ohio last year.

I did not know this until I saw it on the local news. Frankly, the Lord is keeping me here in my hometown of Dayton, Ohio for a reason. Even though my family members are upset with me because I attend AA/NA Meetings on a regular basis.
I have been clean and sober for 34 years as of this year. In order for me to have a conversation with God, I must open up the Bible and ask God to speak to me through His word. God’s love for us will never cease. The Lord will be with us every day of our lives. God has not stopped loving you. God will never give up on you, we should not give up on Him. The Word of the Lord is true.

The love of God works as long as we give Him a chance in our life. Love never fails. The Bible is a conversation material for us. The Lord God will engage us with His word.

Finally, I want to say that ever since I have dedicated my life to Christ, I feel a whole lot better. If you want to change, that will put a smile on God’s face. God is smiling on all of us who want to change. Forgiveness is a part of spiritual healing. I have been learning how to appreciate all of the small things that God has done for me. I thank Him when I wake up.

 I thank Him when I read His word and listen to His music. I also ask God to follow me everywhere I go. I even thank Him for allowing me to write, read, and to use the computer. I ask God to reveal all of the strongholds in my personal life.

 I am happy to disclose this information to others. I ask God to do all of the work in my life. Thank you for reading my blog.

My name is Anthony Joseph Hopkins and I am a Blogger & Author. I have been Born Again since February 15, 2015. I have been writing for the past 9 years.

Truth and Respect

Truth and Respect

Truth and respect are intertwined. This is because truth develops sincerity. By telling the truth all of the time, it makes you feel genuine as a person. Respect is something that is earned just like the US Dollar Bill!!! Sincerity comes from truth and when truth is expressed out of one’s mouth, it makes you more responsible and credible as a person.

Your statements are concrete and with validation. Respect comes when the truth is fully verified by others. Eventually others will believe what you are saying because you have all of the facts to all of your claims. What I mean by this is that you are able to verify all of what you are saying with concrete evidence. With the evidence that you have it makes things stand out. Respect is always earned from the things that you do that are always positive.

 For Instance, if you are an outstanding law-abiding USA Citizen, then you are doing what is right in the eyes of others. By doing so, you are staying out of trouble and away from all negative influences.

What is the truth; others might ask this question. The truth is a validity that has been proven right and accurate. It is an opinion or a statement of fact that has accuracy.

It is right when it is properly verified. There are critics and others might deny what you are saying, but as long as you have everything that you need, things will be all right. When you listen to your parents, they are telling you what is right according to their laws of their home.

The laws of the land still apply here as well. Your parents are supposed to teach you what is right and the things that are supposed to keep you out of trouble. Learning social and moral values come from your parents and no one else.

What is the definition of respect? Respect is something that is earned and a person can earn respect for themselves by believing in what is right for you. Respect and truth can take you a very long way in life. Truth is when you see things that are always right.

Truth is when things are run so smoothly that nothing will go wrong. When a person is in court, their hand is placed on the Holy Bible as a means of telling the truth. A person is not supposed to swear by all means. Always give a complete affirmation of the truth to the best of your ability.

When one swears on the Holy Bible, they are contradicting God and Jesus Christ and Their Word.

Respect will carry you a very long way. Respect for God, Jesus Christ and oneself will carry you a very long way in life. People might not accept you for who you are as a person, but as long as there is a God and His Son Jesus Christ, never worry. You will always be loved by God and Jesus Christ.

 It is God and Jesus Christ who gives you the air that you breathe out of your mouth each day in order for you to live. It is God who created life and Jesus Christ who had died for our sins.

The grace of God is what will carry us through all of our rough times. My truth consists of always making sure that I get things right. When I make a mistake, I know to look at what I am doing wrong and make corrections very quickly.

If another person sees me doing something wrong, they are supposed to tell me about it to my face. I will never get offended if someone tells me what I am doing wrong.
I used to be a person who always argued when I was confronted with the truth. It had taken me a very long time to learn how to accept constructive criticism.

As a man, I am supposed to learn how to listen to women as well as others. Men are sometimes quick to jump to the defense when they are confronted with their issues. When I am confronted with my issues by others, I accept it. I do not argue whatsoever with anyone.

 As far as the things in my own past, I have forgiven all of the individuals who had hurt me in the past. It is others who refuse to learn how to forgive and move on.

These are what we call “Player Haters!!!!” These are people who really did not like you in the past and still do not like you today.

These are people who are jealous of the things that you have for yourself. They are also people who really do not want to see you with anything. These are still men and women who are still discontent with you and others over the things that you have and they wish they could have for themselves.

This is the truth because in my relationships with the women in my past, my so called male and female friends interfered in my relationships. There were times that the women in my past did not want a relationship in the first place with me. These were women who wanted to have a side relationship with another person. When you have a side relationship, it damages the relationship that you are currently involved in at the present time.  Men and women really need spending more time relating well as human beings to begin with.  It is best to start things off by being friends.

Women are guilty of having excessive male contacts. They are guilty of having so many male friends that it interferes with the relationship that they have with their current boyfriend or husband. Women really need to check themselves whenever they are trying to admonish men in the first place.

 Anytime that men and women are in a form of a disagreement, both of them should come to a compromise and then resolve things peacefully rather than arguing with each other.