Truth: Can You Handle It?

By Robert Dutko and Tyrone Brown Jr.

In writing this publication, the word Truth is frequently used as a lead-in, to
qualify much of the subject matter. When speaking Ex Cathedra-- (incontrovertible,
indisputable, uncontestable, undeniable), Jesus consistently preempted
his statements by qualifying them with the words, verily, verily, or
I tell you the Truth.
Our Lord thought it necessary to use a most significant piece of himself
whenever he chose to:
T each
R elative
U ndeniable
T hings
H onorably
Truth is, the Holy Spirit downloaded this definition of Truth within me at the start of this publication. The meaning had a beautiful and spontaneous ring to it, and at the same time, each letter seemed to project a life of its own.
The authors humbly suggest that our readers keep an open mind as you journey through our publication. Our intent is not to demand or command anything from you, but rather to stimulate your thought processes. Keeping in mind how distinctive and unique we are as human beings, we are sure to differ from person to person concerning religious choices, sexual choices, political viewpoints, etc. etc. Our hope is that we were able to add some value to your lives, and with the knowledge that we have accrued from our own experiences, possibly help someone, if even just a little bit.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Dec 18, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669859567

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CONTENTS

DEDICATION

Robert Dutko:

I would like to dedicate my work on this publication to my twin sons Nathaniel and Nicholas Dutko. The Truth is that their Birth was a miracle. For over seven years, my wife and I attempted everything under the sun to start a family and nothing seemed to work. As we began to lose hope, and contemplating adoption, the miracle took form during a phone conversation with my older brother. Inexplicably I announced to him that my wife was pregnant. This exciting news, along with my belief in God, were so strong that I didn’t at all hesitate to bring the good news to their mother. Shortly thereafter, her pregnancy and the birth of our twins was confirmed by a visit to the doctor, and a following ultrasound test.

God works in strange and wonderful ways, and this miracle that our family experienced, is testimony to Jesus being the Way, the Truth and the Life. When we thought there was no Way, Jesus provided it, the Truth was in the form of a miracle, and of course the Life was exemplified by the birth of our wonderful twin sons. Thank You Jesus for the gift of Nathaniel and Nicholas, as well as the many blessings bestowed upon me that I can never adequately thank you for!

Tyrone Brown Jr.:

I would like to dedicate this work to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Without Christ there is no truth in me.

To my loving wife, Sharee. Thank you for all your encouragement, support and labors of love. Without you there is no true family or team.

To my beloved children, whom I love very much, Lashiona, Tyler and Taylor.

Lashiona, you are my inspiration. Everyday you challenge me to go deeper into the truth of what a father really is.

Tyler, you know just how to brighten daddy’s day. Your genuine smile and your hugs always get me through tough times.

Taylor, you light up a room when you enter. A true daddy’s boy, you are.

To my parents, Tyrone Sr. and Mona D., I love you both. I am proud to be the son that God gave you.

To my siblings and all those who prayed for me and with me through the struggles of life, God bless you.

The truth of the matter is that I don’t know if I ever would have completed this book if not for my guardian angel.

The truth of this publication is that Jesus Christ saved not only my life, but also continues to save my soul.

INTRODUCTION

There are those who talk about the truth and then there are those who live the truth. There are many that may have been taught by parents or a particular guardian to tell the truth. Many have been preached to, to tell the truth or may have been informed of the truth by both God’s and man’s law. A great number of truths, as in the Bible, are openly discussed and as a result, are often interpreted in a variety ways by a wide range of people. For example, relative truths, are never fully exemplified by the use of words, but rather with the performance of their actions. To better understand personal truths is dependant on ones’ ability to honestly assess themselves, in the face of others, which inexorably forces us to contemplate the ultimate question of, Can you handle the truth? To understand the importance and concept of this life-altering question, a person must first accept the terms of truth. The terms of truth means accepting the bitter or the sweet at any given moment. The truth, even though at times, may seem cold, bitter, thoughtless and even cruel, will eventually prove itself out. Truth is, we more often than not, manipulate facts to justify our means. It is very important for us to focus on the factual details concerning the truth. When details are conveniently omitted or exaggerated, we have certainly compromised the truth, which then is considered to be an untruth, or quite simply a lie. To identify the truth, it is imperative for us to be: open-minded, honest, insightful, and specific when disseminating upon any meaningful situation.

TRIBUTE

To our God Be the Glory!

To Our God Be the Glory!

For our Never Ending Story,

By His Love We are Given Mercy and Grace,

All He Demands, is that We Look at His Beautiful Face,

Truth is, We are His Labor of Love,

And His Promise is made from Heaven Above,

Since We are Highly Favored Children of God,

Aren’t We Then Compelled to say Yes, without Prod?

This Life we are Blessed with is not a Mirage,

But be Careful, For the Wage of Sin Carries with it a Great Charge,

Our Lord is a Great Teacher, Faithful, Honest and True,

Born in His Image and Likeness, Shouldn’t We be that way too?

To Our God Be the Glory! for His Mercy and Grace,

In Return, Be Obedient and Loving, with a Smile on Your Face,

Our God Loves us all equally, without a Semblance of Doubt,

Shout Hallelujah! Praise! and Worship Him, to Show what We are all about!

To Our God Be the Glory! For by Faith,

We know, this Life is not the End of Our Story!

I thank my God, my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, for blessing Pastor Tyrone Brown Jr. and myself with the necessary wisdom, and His consent, for the privilege of sharing with you, this joyful Labor of Love.

God Bless You!

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JESUS ON THE CROSS IN HIS LAST HOUR

CHAPTER I

Can You Handle the Truth?

You Can’t