[Ezekiel Bathfire]

I’ve been appointed executor in the estate of a Christian gentleman and his family, who are now all at rest. The main asset is the house that was home to Gerald Dahler, his wife, Clarissa, and their four daughters.

I am looking for offers in the region of $140,000 to include 5 acres on land to the west.

The history of the house:

The house was built in the late 1930s on a lot that had been left vacant since some redskins were evicted back in the day. The first owner was Jake Doorman, an early stalwart of the church. He was removed to the Landover Hospital for the Spiritually Confused following the incident that became know as “The Many Embalmings” (See Ge:50:2 and Ge:50:3: although it must be admitted that the other 25 bodies were not his father)

and the house remained unoccupied until 1969.

The house was thoroughly modernized and extended and became the property of Mr Larry Beatty, his mother, his wife and two young children. It seems that his mother defended herself against midgets burglars. (Ex:22:2: If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.)The children are buried within the grounds of Landover Church and Brother Larry was cared for until he escaped and was called by Jesus following an accident with a gun on the Old Bridge.

The Late Owners:

Brother Gerald bought the house in 2009. His faith grew from the very moment he entered that house. A Bible believing man, he was a fervent Christian and a model husband and father. He became a pioneer of living free of government and rejected entirely secular laws in accordance with

1st Timothy 1:9 Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,
1st Timothy 1:10 For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind , for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;.

And

Acts 5:29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

1Co:6:12: All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

(I particularly remember that last verse and he had his wife embroider it – it took her 4 months and a broken jaw before he was satisfied.)

His campaign to establish, on his own property, the theocracy that American so much needs started almost immediately he and his family moved into the house. His steadfast faith led him into disputes with utility companies, the local authorities and some of the gun laws.

The Pastors supported him through all this and often encouraged and publicized his Godly actions, holding them up as examples of the one true faith.

In the latter days of his life, it is clear that he was beset by his enemies, he was persecuted for his religion, on all sides great powers assailed him. He was unemployed, he had no money, and, he acted in accordance with Scripture. At his trial, he told of how God had commanded him and quoted Jeremiah 19:9 I will make them eat the flesh of their sons and daughters, and they will eat one another's flesh during the stress of the siege imposed on them by the enemies who seek their lives.

There being no electricity, and thus no freezer, in the house, ate them alive but, as Brother Gerald pointed out, the relevant verses contain no command to kill anyone.

Anyway, to the house itself, which is a bargain:

[Ezekiel Bathfire]

More Photos:

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[Ezekiel Bathfire]

Even more photos:

[Jim Farmer]

That looks ideal, Brother Bathwater. Do you know if they plan to clean up the dog poo in photo #3? If so, I could be interested.

[Cranky Old Man]

Does the child cook?

[Alvin Moss]

That price seems a bargain indeed, Brother. Where is the structure located?

[Freddy Osborne]

Not a deal breaker but something needs to be done about the body bag along with that dog poop that Jim pointed out.

[Pastor Ezekiel]

I'm wondering why you haven't listed the property with our local real estate lady.

[Naomi Ruth Lamb]

Originally Posted by Pastor Ezekiel

I'm wondering why you haven't listed the property with our local real estate lady.

Be careful dealing with that woman. She still has MY HOME listed on Apostles Park Court and I've lived here for quite some time. I have phoned Marla several times because people keep driving by thinking it is on the market.

[Naomi Ruth Lamb]

Brother Bathfire:

If only you could find still more photos, I might be interested in this as an investment property and could remit cash upon an agreement to purchase. I hear there was a pool that had a distinct issue with what looked like red algae? Can you elaborate?

And what of the rumored "bad feeling" that previous purchasers had when considering its purchase?

[Ezekiel Bathfire]

Originally Posted by Pastor Ezekiel

I'm wondering why you haven't listed the property with our local real estate lady.

I did try, but was told "Regrettably, Marla Jennings Christian Realty Services has no expertise in that specialized area of "dwelling place"." and advised to "try my luck with the tin tithers."

Originally Posted by Naomi Ruth Lamb

Brother Bathfire:

If only you could find still more photos, I might be interested in this as an investment property and could remit cash upon an agreement to purchase. I hear there was a pool that had a distinct issue with what looked like red algae? Can you elaborate?

It's green - perfectly natural.

And what of the rumored "bad feeling" that previous purchasers had when considering its purchase?

The 'rumor' that I refused to go in the house when I showed it to them all those years ago, was just that! A rumor! I stayed outside so as not to influence their decision!

[Johny Joe Hold]

The house was scheduled for renovation by the previous owners. They hired a firm over the phone based on an advertisement in the Handyman Section of the Des Moines Register.

A crew showed up on time. The workers had bib overalls, heavy boots and, hammers and crow bars hanging from their belts. Our True Christian™ friends correctly identified them as lesbians. They were dismissed immediately.

There was reluctance from then on to hire anyone. Thus, needed repairs remain unfinished.

[Jim Farmer]

OK, I'll take it. Consider it sold.

[Naomi Ruth Lamb]

According to the Des Moines Department of Health, this house is listed as "Condemned."

When I questioned why, the lady told me, "This house was known as a place where drug trade, prostitution, and several homicides took place. The land on which it sits has high levels of toxic chemicals, rendering it practically useless and an extreme health hazard."

Mr. Farmer, best wishes for renovating and cleaning it up. Mr. Bathfire, I sense some omissions here that a potential buyer should know and frankly I am surprised.

[Ezekiel Bathfire]

Originally Posted by Naomi Ruth Lamb

According to the Des Moines Department of Health, this house is listed as "Condemned."

I have spoken to Brother James of the housing department: it has been relisted as "With Character"

When I questioned why, the lady told me, "This house was known as a place where drug trade, prostitution, and several homicides took place.

There is no evidence of the drug trade and prostitution.

The land on which it sits has high levels of toxic chemicals, rendering it practically useless and an extreme health hazard."

This is simply untrue. No one who has lived at the house has ever reported any toxic effects. As I said already said, the land was injun territory and they don't have chemicals.

Mr. Farmer, best wishes for renovating and cleaning it up.

It will be the work of a moment for a fit guy like Jim.

Mr. Bathfire, I sense some omissions here that a potential buyer should know and frankly I am surprised.

Your surprise is unfounded as are your wild imaginings.

[Jim Farmer]

Originally Posted by Ezekiel Bathfire

Your surprise is unfounded as are your wild imaginings.

I fear the pie woman is upset that I purchased it ahead of her.

[Impala 67]

What a nice house. It has so much life and spirit to give and absorb.
If I was going to live in USA I would go for a place like that.
The only thing I'm missing is a steep staircase and a dark cellar.

JHL.
Jesus is our light and guide.

[Ezekiel Bathfire]

Originally Posted by Jim Farmer

I fear the pie woman is upset that I purchased it ahead of her.

Yeah, they get like that do women. I see it all the time in Mrs Bathfire. Paul was quite right: 1Co:7:9: But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

And, you know, looking back, I probably could have contained.

Originally Posted by Impala 67

What a nice house. It has so much life and spirit to give and absorb.
If I was going to live in USA I would go for a place like that.
The only thing I'm missing is a steep staircase and a dark cellar.

I don't particularly see the advantage of a steep staircase, but a dark cellar is certainly a good place to have for so many hobbies and for solitude.