Dead Letter Office - And Good Old Fashioned Hate Mail

Jeremiah 32:27 - "Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh; is anything too difficult for Me?"

POWER OF FAITH MINISTRIES - "DEAD LETTERS"

Below are just some of the letters I have received, but was unable to reply to. The reason is because, some of them mistyped their email address in the form when mailing me. Others left the field blank so I could not respond. Some have just left rude comments or said unkind things. Some have simply left Good Old Fashioned Hate Mail. Some simply entered a bogus address.

So, I call this the "Dead Letter Office". I will use this page to respond to people who gave me a wrong address. Many of them probably thinking I have ignored them. Others, because I found them to be "entertaining".

FROM: Norma - October 24, 2008 - "Bogus return address"
Deal with Enemies: Norma

Comments: Dear Douglas:

I have been dating a man for 4 years. His ex-wife has been a huge issue. Ex-wife deals with the cult. She one day entered my truck and took my clothes out and cut them with a butcher knife. I realize that this women is with much anger, because she sees the change in my finacee with me which probably she feels it was due to her for the years of suffering she gone through with him.

My financee and I praise the lord and are finally looking at getting married. But we still have alot of issues as well with the Children (which are all grown with children of their own) but, after this epidosed that happened with my property I don't feel to be in her presence b/c she has gone and also threatened to hurt me as well. My Finacee and I have prayed on this issue but, He feels that when there is a family fiesta we should be there... but I told him that since I have a home we can have our own fiesta for them here.

I am so Confused and I feel so uncomfortable around them and her and her family when I am there. I found your website and I have been praying for them...but I think that my Finacee has to step and let his family understand that I am in his life and our Lifes do not include Drugs and Alcohol and for that reason that is why I don't like going to these family gatherings... please need some help thank you and god bless

Reply From: Dan

Dear Norma

This is an issue that needs to be worked out "before" you get married. I don’t believe you are being completely honest with me or your self, when you say the reason you don’t like going to the family gatherings is because of the drugs and alcohol. Sure I believe that’s part of it, but not the main reason.

Your fiancée and his x-wife are no longer married. She had her shot, and for whatever reason, it didn’t work out. That is a "done deal" and is over. Your life, relationship and future marriage, should not include an intrusion by any other woman, especially an "X-Wife".

I think you need to be honest. When people get divorced, it is because they no longer wish to share their lives together. So, to include her in family functions is a bit absurd to say the least. You are his family now, or at least you will be. If all ties can not be broken with the "X", maybe he shouldn’t have gotten divorced, and you should reconsider marriage.

I believe your suggestion of having a fiesta at your home is a very logical and sound idea. If the fiesta’s have been held at his x-wife’s home, that is understandable, but shouldn’t include you and your fiancée. However, if they are held at his parents or family’s home, she shouldn’t have been invited anyway. "She divorced that family". (that should be over and considered a "done deal") history!

Another thing to consider, if this woman has threatened you physically and destroyed your property, it is your husbands job to protect you. That’s what a husband does. Something to consider "before" you get married.

I commend you for attempting to be a submissive, supportive wife, and trying to keep the peace, however, to love your enemies, means to not retaliate or wish evil on them. It doesn’t mean you have to hang around them. Personally, I pray for my enemies, but I also avoid them!

FROM: Kelly - September 25, 2008 - "Bogus return address"
Truth about Drinking: kelly

Comments: Jesus was not a drunkard. If He was then he couldn't have died on the cross to save us from our sins. Jesus was sinless. The water He turned into wine was unferminted. I have read the bible through atleast 5 times and not once have I read where it says that Jesus was a drunkard. It is not o.k. to drink. In fact drunkards will not go to heaven. I don't know where you got your info, but it's wrong.

REPLY FROM: Dan

Dear Kelly

I agree with you. Jesus was not a drunkard. However, if you had actually taken the time to read the article you are criticizing, you would have seen plainly, that it was Jesus himself who said that the pharisee’s accused him of being a drunkard. (Not me) In the third paragraph! This was a direct quote from the bible quoting Jesus Christ himself:

Matthew 11:19 - "The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Behold, a gluttonous man and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds." (I guess that one slipped by you the last 5 times to skimmed through the bible)

I noticed after reviewing my logs, that you were only on the website a total of six minutes and 14 seconds. (6:14) I suspect that a good deal of that time was spent, thinking about, and composing your critical letter to me. If you used the same method when you read the bible through 5 times, as you did my article, (speed reading) I can see why your facts are a bit jumbled. (Slow down and read the whole thing next time)

The pharisee’s accused Jesus of being a drunkard, because he drank wine. That is a no brainer! (Do you think they were accusing him because they saw him drinking Mountain Dew or Pepsi?) The wine was indeed fermented. If you let wine set for a short period of time, it ferments! (The laws of physics have not changed)

In Jesus’ time, the technology did not exist to "preserve grapes", so trust me, if the wine was of even of a slightly respectable age, it "was" fermented. Throughout the bible, older wine is referred to as being "better" than new wine. This quote is what Jesus had to say about it:

Luke 5:39 - "And no one, after drinking old wine wishes for new; for he says, 'The old is good enough.'"

Drinking wine was not a sin then, and is not a sin now, therefore, Jesus died on the cross sinless. This mentality of preachers and everyone else appointing themselves as judges, to point out everyone else’s sins, is exactly what the pharisee’s did when Jesus walked the earth, and he "did" condemn them for it!

Let me point out that Jesus never condemned even one sinner while he was here on earth. However, I can show you numerous scriptures where he condemned the religious people and the church leaders frequently. He condemned them because they did exactly what you are doing. Pointing the finger at someone else as though they don’t measure up, but think you do, because of what you do, or don’t do.

Don’t get me wrong. If you choose not to drink wine or any other strong beverage, to honor the Lord, that is wonderful. (For you) Am I trying to entice you to drink? Heavens no! But neither should you point the finger of guilt at anyone who does.

Romans 14:20 Do not tear down the work of God for the sake of food. All things indeed are clean, but they are evil for the man who eats and gives offense.

Romans 14:21 It is good not to eat meat or to drink wine, or to do anything by which your brother stumbles.

This simply means, if you have a problem with eating meat or drinking wine, I should not do it around you or entice you to partake.

Romans 14:22 The faith which you have, have as your own conviction before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves.

Romans 14:23 But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and whatever is not from faith is sin.

When the self righteous bullies make someone feel guilty because they don’t match up to their personal standards, they are causing their brother to stumble! And that is one of the worst sins one could commit. I call them "Hit men for Jesus".

Matthew 18:6 but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a heavy millstone hung around his neck, and to be drowned in the depth of the sea.

When you read your bible through for the sixth time, slow down, pray that God will reveal hidden things, then see what happens. If I sound harsh, it’s not intended. The bible is an amazing book for the fact that, you can read it a thousand times, but the next time you read it, you "will" find something "new and amazing" that you didn’t see before. http://powerofaith.com/secrets.htm

You don’t know where I got my information, because you didn’t actually read the article while you were there. Read it this time. The info came directly from the bible. Http://powerofaith.com/tithe.htm

FROM: Chinedu - June 6, 2008
Get a Miracle: chinedu eziashi

Comments: how can one recieve a miracle

REPLY FROM: Dan

Dear Chinedu

It's easy, just revisit the website: http://www.powerofaith.com/miracle1.htm then read it slower this time.

God Bless You -

Dan Douglass

FROM: Safari - May 22, 2008
Power of Faith Home: safari

comments: . ~ (that was it, just a period)

REPLY FROM: Dan

Dear Safari -

"I got your Point"

FROM: Ruth - May 20, 2008
Power of Faith Home: Ruth

Comments: Nothing

REPLY FROM: Dan

Dear Ruth

Thanks for Nothing!

FROM: Dead Letter Donna - April 22, 2008
Save Your Marriage: Donna

Comments: Ummmmm. Remarriage is adultery.

REPLY FROM: Dan (no return address provided)

Of course it was "not" in God’s plan to divorce and remarry. Neither was it in his plan for wives "not" to submit to their husbands as unto the Lord, (literally) or for husbands "not" to love their wives as Christ loved the Church. (And died for her - literally!) I’ve found that if even one spouse takes these commands of God seriously, divorce is rarely if ever an issue.

If you want to condemn someone for getting divorced and then remarried, you need to back up a few sins, then wait in line! I'm sure it was not God's original plan to divorce Israel either, but, Ummmmm - he did!

Jeremiah 3:8 "And I saw that for all the adulteries of faithless Israel, I had sent her away and given her a writ of divorce, yet her treacherous sister Judah did not fear; but she went and was a harlot also.

Apparently, Paul didn't feel that every person who remarried was doomed to condemnation either. (I encourage you to get out your bible and read this verse in context)

1 Corinthians 7:28 But if you marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. Yet such will have trouble in this life, and I am trying to spare you.

Make no mistake about it. Paul said that such people would have trouble in this life, and I will confirm it! They will! I'll go farther than that. If people use this scripture to justify doing anything they want, they will not just have trouble in "this" life, but beyond.

God hates divorce, so you would be wise to walk out of yours blameless in his eyes, if you are going through one. Do everything you can to save your marriage. But, even God reached a point when he said: "Enough is enough"

FROM: Teresa - March 27, 2008

Tithing: Teresa Blevins

Comments: Dan, I am not afraid to use my email and name but I do know this YES you do have to pay your Tithes, if not you will be cursed the bible is the bible not matter where in the bible its still the truth you have to pay your tithes, sorry but your wrong on that one man.

REPLY FROM: Dan (Undeliverable - bogus email address)

Dear Teresa

After reviewing my web logs, I see that you were on the web page 3 minutes and 17 seconds. A good deal of that time must have been spent composing your letter to me. This makes it obvious to me that you probably read no more than a couple of paragraphs at most, before criticizing the website.

If you ever care to actually read the website before leaving criticism, I would be most interested in hearing any intelligent comments you might have to add. You have inadvertently brought up a very good point though. Since there is no scripture or record of Jesus ever paying tithes, (or receiving any for that matter) he must be cursed! Have we all been following the wrong guy all this time?

Please! Before you quote Matthew 22:15 - 23, (give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar) the scripture only proves that Jesus paid "Taxes" not "Tithes". Neither can it be found in the scriptures where the disciples or apostles ever paid or received tithes.

If we are cursed with a curse according to Malachi 3:9, that was only one of 613 laws. Here’s another one. Have you ever spoken disrespectfully to your parents?

Mark 7:10 "For Moses said, 'HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER'; and, 'HE WHO SPEAKS EVIL OF FATHER OR MOTHER, IS TO BE PUT TO DEATH';

Only 611 more laws to go! Better brush up! Stop taking other peoples word for it. (Even mine) Get out your bible and get the information first hand.

FROM: Teresa - March 27, 2008
Truth about Drinking

Comments: you like yo twist the words around in the bible don't you?

REPLY FROM: Dan (Undeliverable - sIgned: "Nobody, and a bogus email address)

Again, this person spent 2 minutes and 9 seconds carefully reading this article before writing to me. (amazing) All I can say in reply to this message is: Even if I were guilty of twisting words, (which I am not) at least "I" read them.

FROM: "C" - January 25, 2008

Prophet: C

Comments: Hello,

This was very informative and I appreciate the easy access to your website. I hope you will tackle more interesting questions people may have.

Why attacks make you stop being involved and overcome the pressure?

Reply from Dan: Dear "C"

Attacks come from an enemy. His name is Satan. He has many angels under his command and they are now referred to as "demons". Satan is "very" intelligent. He is also very subtle. Your enemy 'hates" you! His power is limited by God. If not, he would simply have killed you long ago.

The attacks are designed to overcome you with pressure! To stop being involved with God is his goal, and is foolishness on your part if you do. If you were in a tank of water, and the water level kept rising, should you quit swimming? It has been my experience that Satan will not just simply attack you, but attack you from many different fronts at one time!

Those who seek God and a personal relationship with him, run to God and wait under his protection for the storm to pass and for God to defeat their enemies. The others have more faith in Satan and lose.

FROM: Katina - January 6, 2008
Free Will: katina.

Comments: why did God give my daughter diabetes?

Reply from Dan: Dear Katina - Are you sure it was God who gave your daughter diabetes? I hear allot of preachers say: "God never moves or does anything unless someone prays or intercedes first". I haven't researched this and can't tell you what scriptures they are basing this on, but I tend to believe it.

You didn't read the page "Free Will" while you were there, did you? How often did you pray for protection over your child before she was afflicted? (or children) Once a day? Once a week? Month? Have you "ever" prayed protection over your child? Did you prepare only healthy meals for your child, or did you do like millions of other parents and make "sugar" the main course for every meal?

When I was a kid, I practically lived off of candy and pop. (especially peanut butter cups) It is a miracle that "I" never developed diabetes. It is easy to blame God, but usually there are a number of things we could have done differently using 20/20 hindsight. The most important would have been "praying for protection".

If my response seems cold to you, it is simply to make a point. It's not too late! Nothing is impossible with God. Chances are, God will not heal your daughter if all you do is sit and wait for it, or accuse him. Miracles still happen today, but it usually requires allot of prayer.

If this were my child, I would be making prayer a full time job! Read my website/article "Receive a Miracle".

FROM: Daniel December 23, 2007
Tithing: Daniel

Comment: I really pray that you will meet the Lord Jesus Christ deeply.

Reply from Dan: Dear Daniel - I have met him thank you. It was his teachings that inspired the page you read. After looking at the web logs, I see you spent a total of 2:46 (two minutes and 46 seconds) carefully studying my article before emailing a sarcastic comment. We do have one thing in common, I am also praying that you will meet him.

If you truly believe that you will be saved by any of your works, (tithing included) you may sadly be told by him one day: "I never knew you". If you care to actually read the article this time, it is all explained there and is 100% based on scripture.

REPLY FROM: Daniel - December 24, 2007

To: Dan Douglass,

I do not want to argue with you, but publicly telling people that you shouldn't tithe when your heart don't feel like it doesn't sound right.

It sound as if you are against the pastors or something. No matter what they do, I do not feel appropriate to degrade or judge our ministers.

I see that you have met Christ, however, it seems that you also go after humanism, rationalism, individualism, and postmodernism.

I don't want you to use the new testament scriptures to justify not tithing or influence other believes to believe that tithing is not necessary.

Yes, as you said, it shoud all from your heart while keeping in mind that that's what the Lord God wants you to do.

I really don't feel that it is necessary for you to publicly announce your humanism opinions. Oh yes, you are free to do those things because you have freedom to do whatever you want to do as an American, right?

REPLY FROM: Dan - December 24, 2007

Reply from Dan: - Dear Daniel

Humanism, rationalism, individualism, and postmodernism? Wow! You certainly read allot that wasn't there in 2 minutes and 46 seconds! Now don't get me wrong. If you choose to live in captivity, that is your choice. However, Jesus "did" set you free. I have found that the only people who get offended by this message, are those who are buying their way into heaven with their tithes and offerings.

If your salvation is based on a reward system with God, why pay only 10%? Why not 50%, or even 90%? Do you truly believe for a moment that Christ's sacrifice on the cross was not enough to save you? If you believe that tithing is essential to your salvation in any way shape or form, you have made his death on the cross meaningless! We are all sinners saved by grace, not saved by tithes.

So, who is the humanist here? I am basing my salvation on Jesus Christ and him dying on the cross only! You are basing yours on "works of men" (humans)
Who is the individualist here? The only individual I trust for my salvation is Jesus Christ! You are basing yours on yourself and what "you" do.
Who is the rationalist here? I proudly raise my hand to this one. I have read the scriptures and know that I have made a rational choice to trust the Lord only.
Postmodernist? Sir! You have just described Jesus Christ! It was "he" that condemned the church and religious people, went against tradition, and I might add, they killed him for it! Jesus, during his entire life and ministry on earth, never condemned even "one" sinner, however, he not only condemned the church and religious folks, he called them names! (many times) - (he did not like them very much)

Don't take my word for it, read the book of John. It's darn good reading. Why would I sit here on Christmas eve corresponding with you. Is it because I want to win an argument? What could possibly be my motive for doing so? Is it because I want your money? I'm sure you'll agree that is not the case. (and I am an ordained minister) I have paid thousands of dollars in tithes in the past!

To learn the truth is to be set free! It would be worth it to see "you" set free! (again, there is nothing in it for me) I would ask you to consider this: The old testament states -

Malachi 3:8 - "Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you say, 'How have we robbed You?' In tithes and offerings.

Malachi 3:9 - "You are cursed with a curse, for you are robbing Me, the whole nation of you!

Now, the new testament states -

Mark - 16:16 - "He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned.

Acts - 2:21 - 'AND IT SHALL BE THAT EVERYONE WHO CALLS ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED.'

Romans 5:9 - Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him.

Romans - 5:10 - For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.

So, ask yourself, are we cursed with a curse, or are we saved and justified by the blood of Jesus Christ? It can’t be both! Unless of course, Jesus, by his death on the cross, nullified "all" of the 613 old testament laws. (Including tithing) The good news is, "you" are set free! Nothing "you" can do, or any act "you" perform, will get you to heaven. Only believing in the son of God, Jesus Christ can do that! Absolutely NOTHING else!

There is so much more I could write on this subject, and if you need it, I will, but I think I’ve made my point. Your tithe is meaningless to God, and has nothing to do with your salvation. I’m not telling you not to give, I’m telling you to give for the right reasons. Paul wrote -

2 Corinthians 9:7 Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

If you are giving because of Malachi 3:8 - 9, you "are" giving under compulsion. Instead, give what your heart tells you to, Not tithe! Nothing is said about tithing in the new testament, except when it referred to the Pharisee's and religious people doing it. (The same people Jesus condemned) You have a choice before you! Either you can accept the free gift of God, or you can remain in bondage.

The only people you will impress with your tithes are those taking your money! God is not impressed with that.

The truth will set you free if you choose to except it. Not "my" truth, but the truth of Jesus Christ.

FROM: "No Name, No email address" - October 7, 2007

Comment: why do you all do this stupid stuff. it is in the bible to give 10% to God. It is all HIS. STUPID.

Reply From Dan: Dear Nobody - All I can say is: Wow! That's the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me. (Dan wipes away a tear) I noticed after checking my logs, that you were only on the page long enough to write this nicely thought out letter. You didn't actually "read" anything.

All of the answers and information are on that page. "The Truth About Tithing". Most people actually "read" the page before leaving hate mail. I invite you to actually read the page this time, but I will leave you with this question:

Are you saved by the grace of God? (Acts 2:21) or are you cursed with a curse if you don't tithe? (Malachi 3:8-9) It can't be both, it can only be one. Your answers are on the webpage. "Good Luck"

P.S. - You are correct in one thing though. It all belongs to God, so stop hoarding the other 90%, or find out what God would have you do with your money.

FROM: RENAY - September 18, 2007

Comment: I personally don't think that you should have said this about smoking. although you are right about the bible not stating a thing about smoking, but if you know your scriptures and understand them to the fullest, there is a scripture that says............NOT TO SMOKE.........in these words.....your body is the temple of GOD.

Reply from Dan: Dear Renay - The scripture you are referring to is:

1 Corinthians 6:19 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own?

This verse is only speaking about immorality. Specifically, it refers to "Sleeping with prostitutes". It has nothing to do with smoking! Please read "the whole thing!" Read 1-Corinthians 6:15 through 6:20 (It's only 6 verses) Verse 6:18 clearly states that Every other sin that a man commits is outside the body.

If smoking were a sin, (which is very questionable) this scripture would not apply to it. Something much more dangerous than smoking is going on here. At some point some preacher said this to you. Either he himself, didn't read these scriptures in context, or he lied to you for the purpose of filling his own agenda! Either way - "Not Good".

FROM: Mac - September 17, 2007

Tithing: Mac

Comments: I think you don't know what you are talking about. "We are free from the law of Moses?" Are you serious? So basically you're saying that the 10 commandments doesn't still stand. You need to seek Jesus more guy.

Reply from Dan: Dear Mac

I took your advice and sought Jesus more. I found that Jesus mentioned and testified of Moses 19 times in the New Testament. Matthew 8:4, 19:8, & 23:2 - Mark 1:44, 7:10, 10:3 & 12:26 - Luke 5:14, 16:29, 16:31 & 20:37 - John 3:14, 5:45, 5:46 & 6:32. (For your personal reference)

In four of these scriptures Jesus refers to the "Law of Moses". Luke 24:44, 7:19, 7:22 & 7:23. And concerning being set free from the law of Moses?

John 1:17 For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.

Which one do you choose? Now you strike me as a man that is not bothered by "facts and details", but let me try to explain the difference. The Ten Commandments were "not" written by Moses! They were written by God (Literally) "in stone". (twice as a matter of fact) Thus the phrase was invented "It is written in stone". A phrase we use even today to describe something that is iron clad and un-changeable.

Here is an example: God wrote: (personally, in stone and literally)

Exodus 20:12 "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the LORD your God gives you.

Moses Wrote:

Mark 7:10 "For Moses said, 'HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER'; and, 'HE WHO SPEAKS EVIL OF FATHER OR MOTHER, IS TO BE PUT TO DEATH';

So, to answer your question "Yes!, I’m serious" and so was Jesus. God personally gave us ten commandments, (laws) Moses gave us 613 of them. Tithing was one of those. If you are going to live by even one of these laws, you are obligated to live under "all" of these laws!

Romans 2:12 For all who have sinned without the Law will also perish without the Law, and all who have sinned under the Law will be judged by the Law;

Jesus set us free from the law. He was the only one who could. It was his purpose and mission. For anyone to say that they earned their way into heaven by their works, (tithing etc...) are making the statement that they do not need Jesus to enter heaven.

I personally have no stake in this. I’m just the messenger. Jesus set us free. You can accept the freedom, or you can choose bondage. If you chose the latter, there are 613 laws. Better read up on them as not to break any, because you will be judged by them. However, I must warn you, only one person in history was able to accomplish this. His name was Jesus.

Now, I did exactly as you requested. I sought Jesus more. Now it is your turn. Seek Jesus! Seek the truth. Good luck

* Surely to be continued *

God Bless You

Dan Douglass

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Last Updated 11/20/2008

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