This will make you cry!
THE GOSPEL OF SALVATION
First Corinthians 15:1-11
Ephesians 2:8-9
John 3:16-17
Romans 3:23 and 6:23
THE HOLY BIBLE
Sunday, July 9, 2017
THE "MOST POWERFUL SERMON ON 1ST CORINTHIANS 13 - THE LOVE CHAPTER" I EVER HEARD
I know many don't agree with women in the ministry. It's not up to me to judge but I must say this is THE best talk I think I've ever heard on LOVE in the way Jesus Christ means it that I have ever heard! Oh, I thought I understood. I challenge you to see if you really love enough and rightly to His standard of righteousness! Be forever blessed!
Friday, July 7, 2017
A GOOD SERMON FOR YOU
I apologize for my lack of participation but I'm trying to overcome some things and some days just getting online is very hard as it hurts my eyes and my mind can get somewhat overstimulated and I have nightmares and insomnia. I'm also doing some real Bible reading now and discovered something in First Corinthians I'd never really grasped. It's not major but I found out WHY the rulers were blinded to who Jesus really was because if they knew, He wouldn't have been crucified. I'd read that verse so many times but last night, I found it. That book is full of Spiritual knowledge. It's one of my favorites. I'm glad I live alone cos I talk it out and that works for me. Instead of just reading a chapter, I read a few, get the context of who is talking, to who and what's going on. So I learned 3 or 4 new things. I love it because the Bible says that to the wise, the Bible is foolishness but to us, it's life. We understand it but the natural man can't. Anyway, my husband talked me into joining Twitter and I did the unthinkable...I tweeted. I hate it. Just more hatefulness and ignorance. I'm not getting involved in that mess.
I also dreamed a bad thing happened and I was killed. It was an awesome dream cos I flew up to Heaven (not like a bird) and it was so awesome I never looked back. It's like I could see this world start fading and transforming into this beautiful new world. Sort of like morphing. My husband and I found ourself in a field of flowers that were every color but it's like the plants were alive and the colors were normal but so much more brilliant. There were birds and clouds so beautiful it would make you cry. I knew in my dream I couldn't stay there but I heard no voices and that Heaven was just over the field. That's all I was allowed to see.
I don't believe it was a prophetic dream but it was an answer to a prayer I've been asking for for quite a while. IF what I experienced is what a Christian's death is like, I assure you that you have nothing to fear and everything to live for. No, you are not to wish to die because I also knew I had to come back because although I wasn't told what, I knew I had to be on earth for a reason. I try to lead others to Jesus Christ but I'm not very effective. I don't get much of a chance and the church I found is a bust. It's too seeker sensitive. I am too conservative for this rock concert church services even though I love the music. I just don't go to be entertained but to learn. I want truth, not to make me feel better. If I'm in willful sin I am not aware of, I want to know it. I just found out through the Bible I was sinning against Him. I've spoken evil about others in the body of Christ when I should be praying for them and loving them. Wasn't happy but I want to please God because He's God.
I'll get back to participating soon, I hope. I've got to deal with a few things and it may be a week or two but I need to decide what direction I want to take this blog besides just the Gospel. It may only be about the Gospel but I still plan to have some fun too. God gave us the gift of laughter and playfulness and I'm going to enjoy it. We should be happy.
Let me give you some advice that may help. If you're struggling with overcoming something, like smoking, mild to severe drug addiction, anything that you may be putting before God and it's difficult, don't go down the road that you'll never feel better again or fear tomorrow it will be worse. It might but it might not be. Fill your mind with the good and Godly things, read a book, talk to friends and remember that it's only a moment in time and in a few days or weeks, you'll be free. Running the race is hard and it's difficult and you want to give up. But that light at the end is Jesus Christ. I'll be honest, I am not ashamed to say I'm having to take narcotic pain medications. I'm weaning off and may have to stop cold turkey. I don't know yet but I do know that I will survive and victory is a little way off. I do not believe it's a sin to take medications of any kind and even if it causes physical addiction, if you need the medicine to live, take it. Me, I felt I was taking it more than I need to and I want to either get off completely or free from addiction but can take them IF needed but not to prevent pain. There's a difference between use and abuse and I take them as prescribed most of the time. However, my doctor upped my Rx and I don't think I need that much. I need your guys prayers and support. This is my decision to do this and I'm leaving it in Jesus Christ's hands. Whatever His will is for me, I shall do. Pray for me, understand my struggles without judgment please and if anyone else has or is going through this, I'd appreciate an email at WorthyistheLamb@aol.com. God bless and enjoy the sermon.
BTW, are you guys having dreams of end times, the rapture or Second Coming? I'm not talking about prophetic dreams but I've never had these types of dreams before getting saved. I doubt it really means anything but...the Bible says we will dream dreams. Much love and love much in Christ Jesus and the video IS the Gospel!
I also dreamed a bad thing happened and I was killed. It was an awesome dream cos I flew up to Heaven (not like a bird) and it was so awesome I never looked back. It's like I could see this world start fading and transforming into this beautiful new world. Sort of like morphing. My husband and I found ourself in a field of flowers that were every color but it's like the plants were alive and the colors were normal but so much more brilliant. There were birds and clouds so beautiful it would make you cry. I knew in my dream I couldn't stay there but I heard no voices and that Heaven was just over the field. That's all I was allowed to see.
I don't believe it was a prophetic dream but it was an answer to a prayer I've been asking for for quite a while. IF what I experienced is what a Christian's death is like, I assure you that you have nothing to fear and everything to live for. No, you are not to wish to die because I also knew I had to come back because although I wasn't told what, I knew I had to be on earth for a reason. I try to lead others to Jesus Christ but I'm not very effective. I don't get much of a chance and the church I found is a bust. It's too seeker sensitive. I am too conservative for this rock concert church services even though I love the music. I just don't go to be entertained but to learn. I want truth, not to make me feel better. If I'm in willful sin I am not aware of, I want to know it. I just found out through the Bible I was sinning against Him. I've spoken evil about others in the body of Christ when I should be praying for them and loving them. Wasn't happy but I want to please God because He's God.
I'll get back to participating soon, I hope. I've got to deal with a few things and it may be a week or two but I need to decide what direction I want to take this blog besides just the Gospel. It may only be about the Gospel but I still plan to have some fun too. God gave us the gift of laughter and playfulness and I'm going to enjoy it. We should be happy.
Let me give you some advice that may help. If you're struggling with overcoming something, like smoking, mild to severe drug addiction, anything that you may be putting before God and it's difficult, don't go down the road that you'll never feel better again or fear tomorrow it will be worse. It might but it might not be. Fill your mind with the good and Godly things, read a book, talk to friends and remember that it's only a moment in time and in a few days or weeks, you'll be free. Running the race is hard and it's difficult and you want to give up. But that light at the end is Jesus Christ. I'll be honest, I am not ashamed to say I'm having to take narcotic pain medications. I'm weaning off and may have to stop cold turkey. I don't know yet but I do know that I will survive and victory is a little way off. I do not believe it's a sin to take medications of any kind and even if it causes physical addiction, if you need the medicine to live, take it. Me, I felt I was taking it more than I need to and I want to either get off completely or free from addiction but can take them IF needed but not to prevent pain. There's a difference between use and abuse and I take them as prescribed most of the time. However, my doctor upped my Rx and I don't think I need that much. I need your guys prayers and support. This is my decision to do this and I'm leaving it in Jesus Christ's hands. Whatever His will is for me, I shall do. Pray for me, understand my struggles without judgment please and if anyone else has or is going through this, I'd appreciate an email at WorthyistheLamb@aol.com. God bless and enjoy the sermon.
BTW, are you guys having dreams of end times, the rapture or Second Coming? I'm not talking about prophetic dreams but I've never had these types of dreams before getting saved. I doubt it really means anything but...the Bible says we will dream dreams. Much love and love much in Christ Jesus and the video IS the Gospel!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL! SHALOM!
Thursday, July 6, 2017
SEPTEMBER 23RD? SHOULD WE CONSIDER THE HEAVENLY SIGN?
I must admit this is confusing to me. I heard a pastor (general term) last night who said if nothing happens on that day, he won't know what to believe. That is scary. Believe the Word of God. Isaiah tells us not to use astrologers, stargazers, etc. Also, does Jesus Christ not tell us repeatedly that even He doesn't know the day and hour of His return? Are we smarter than Jesus? I don't think so and I don't think He'd hide and He sure wouldn't lie. WE CANNOT KNOW.
So what will happen? I don't know. I fear a lot of people are going to be upset and many may fall away. We can discern the seasons and times but not the days or year. I do believe we're in the end times because of 2 things...one, my grandmother told me when I was about 10 that the Bible doesn't go far after the year 2000. She was NO prophet and I wish I'd asked her why and how she knew this. However, one only has to look at all that's changed since 2000 to see that the U.S. is divided and Jesus said, "a house divided cannot stand." That means we either come together on our own and work this out, have another "civil" war (what an oxymoron) or someone is going to come along and fix the world's problems.
My reasons for thinking we're truly in the end times has nothing to do with the moons, festivals and heavenly signs. They're clues and warnings but I don't think we're being given the date. Here's my reasons...
Since Year 2000
CPS destroyed the family unit for money
9/11
GREAT APOSTASY
Increasing terrorism yearly to monthly now to weekly
Horrible election and POTUS mess
Immorality rules
Watered down doctrines
False prophets and churches
The unusual activity in Vatican City
Benghazi
Political Scandals
North Korean aggression
Supposed Russian hacking
No journalistic ethics - fake news
Unusual weather
Heavenly signs cannot be ignored either
ALL eyes are on Israel
Iranian nuclear deal
Natural disasters
Earthquakes
Seismic Activity at Yellowstone
Large amounts of animal deaths, esp. fish
Nuclear meltdown in Japan
Trump winning against all odds
Liberal agenda
Homosexual marriage
Christian persecution and martyrs
God removed from the public square
CERN
Pedophiles demanding rights
Lack of empathy in most people
Bloodlust
Drones and other war machines
Filth of television and movies
Lawlessness
satanism and luciferian worship
Witchcraft and sorceries (dark arts)
The main reason is unless someone (and we know who that "someone" will be) doesn't step in soon, someone is going to start a full out nuclear war and we'll blow ourselves up. I believe what Jesus Christ said. I think these are signs but I do not think they're pointing to a specific date. It may happen! Be ready NOW!
So what will happen? I don't know. I fear a lot of people are going to be upset and many may fall away. We can discern the seasons and times but not the days or year. I do believe we're in the end times because of 2 things...one, my grandmother told me when I was about 10 that the Bible doesn't go far after the year 2000. She was NO prophet and I wish I'd asked her why and how she knew this. However, one only has to look at all that's changed since 2000 to see that the U.S. is divided and Jesus said, "a house divided cannot stand." That means we either come together on our own and work this out, have another "civil" war (what an oxymoron) or someone is going to come along and fix the world's problems.
My reasons for thinking we're truly in the end times has nothing to do with the moons, festivals and heavenly signs. They're clues and warnings but I don't think we're being given the date. Here's my reasons...
Since Year 2000
CPS destroyed the family unit for money
9/11
GREAT APOSTASY
Increasing terrorism yearly to monthly now to weekly
Horrible election and POTUS mess
Immorality rules
Watered down doctrines
False prophets and churches
The unusual activity in Vatican City
Benghazi
Political Scandals
North Korean aggression
Supposed Russian hacking
No journalistic ethics - fake news
Unusual weather
Heavenly signs cannot be ignored either
ALL eyes are on Israel
Iranian nuclear deal
Natural disasters
Earthquakes
Seismic Activity at Yellowstone
Large amounts of animal deaths, esp. fish
Nuclear meltdown in Japan
Trump winning against all odds
Liberal agenda
Homosexual marriage
Christian persecution and martyrs
God removed from the public square
CERN
Pedophiles demanding rights
Lack of empathy in most people
Bloodlust
Drones and other war machines
Filth of television and movies
Lawlessness
satanism and luciferian worship
Witchcraft and sorceries (dark arts)
The main reason is unless someone (and we know who that "someone" will be) doesn't step in soon, someone is going to start a full out nuclear war and we'll blow ourselves up. I believe what Jesus Christ said. I think these are signs but I do not think they're pointing to a specific date. It may happen! Be ready NOW!
GOD BLESS AND NOW GO SHARE IT...IN CHRISTIAN LOVE!
UNIVERSAL SALVATION?
While I will no longer be speaking against false prophets personally but rather pray for them, I do feel it's our job to warn our brothers and sisters of non-Biblical ideologies or movements. Now, when I think about what I WANT to happen is that ultimately no one perishes but maybe a select view (Hitler, Polpot, my cat, lol, just lightening the mood). I know that this is being taught in some circles but I have a few warnings and ideas on scripture and how I feel they are rightly interpreted I'd like to share with you to warn you of the dangers of this heresy.
One, it would insinuate that you can worship any "god" you want, do what you want or believe in nothing. I know the Bible says that no idolaters or fornicaters will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. Fornication means intermingling religions, like Islam and Christianity, Buddhist, etc.
Second, if everyone is going to be saved, why did Jesus Christ command us to go spread the Gospel to all the nations? Why would we need to even be a Christian? If we're all going to make it, what is the point?
Third, what about all the things Jesus Christ told us in the 7 Churches in Revelation? I don't see universal salvation although I wish it were so. I do know we serve a Holy, righteous and JUST God and not one deserving of eternal life will be denied. I'm equally convinced that no child, no mentally handicapped person or one with birth defects that prevent them from even the basics of life, much less the Holy Bible? Can they truly sin? The Bible doesn't say anything about that and I am supposing it's because the Bible is not a book for children. We are to raise them in the faith and then they get to make their own choice and today, not many parents are raising their children in the Christian faith but yet I'm seeing them go to church all on their own. I always felt guilty for not raising mine more in the church but I did teach them about God and Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, for now they've turned away and of course it worries me but yet I have great hope in Jesus Christ! I would appreciate prayers. I will leave you with this loosely remembered verse stated by Jesus Christ...
"Broad is the way and easy is the road that leads to eternal destruction and many will enter in that gate. But narrow is the path and hard is the road that leads to eternal life a few will find it."
"I AM the way, the truth and the life. No man cometh unto the Father except through Me."
One, it would insinuate that you can worship any "god" you want, do what you want or believe in nothing. I know the Bible says that no idolaters or fornicaters will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. Fornication means intermingling religions, like Islam and Christianity, Buddhist, etc.
Second, if everyone is going to be saved, why did Jesus Christ command us to go spread the Gospel to all the nations? Why would we need to even be a Christian? If we're all going to make it, what is the point?
Third, what about all the things Jesus Christ told us in the 7 Churches in Revelation? I don't see universal salvation although I wish it were so. I do know we serve a Holy, righteous and JUST God and not one deserving of eternal life will be denied. I'm equally convinced that no child, no mentally handicapped person or one with birth defects that prevent them from even the basics of life, much less the Holy Bible? Can they truly sin? The Bible doesn't say anything about that and I am supposing it's because the Bible is not a book for children. We are to raise them in the faith and then they get to make their own choice and today, not many parents are raising their children in the Christian faith but yet I'm seeing them go to church all on their own. I always felt guilty for not raising mine more in the church but I did teach them about God and Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, for now they've turned away and of course it worries me but yet I have great hope in Jesus Christ! I would appreciate prayers. I will leave you with this loosely remembered verse stated by Jesus Christ...
"Broad is the way and easy is the road that leads to eternal destruction and many will enter in that gate. But narrow is the path and hard is the road that leads to eternal life a few will find it."
"I AM the way, the truth and the life. No man cometh unto the Father except through Me."
GOD BLESS AND SHARE THE GOSPEL OF SALVATION BY GRACE ALONE, THROUGH FAITH ALONE, THROUGH BELIEF ALONE IN CHRIST JESUS!
First Corinthians 15:1-11
Ephesians 2:8-9
John 3:16-17
WE ALL SIN AND FALL SHORT OF THE GLORY OF GOD
Romans 3:23 and 6:23
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
HOW MUCH SHOULD CHRISTIANS BE INVOLVED IN POLITICS?
I don't have the answer to this question and I'm not sure there is one. Many denominations forbid it, others encourage it, and a few demand it. I have found no Biblical principle that prohibits us from voting but we are so unique. We are the youngest nation and we were created and founded for religious freedom. We dedicated our country to the Living God, Our Creator, YHWH. We've been blessed for a long time but I see we've been steadily declining since the 60s. When prayer was taken out of schools, it seemed to have a domino effect. Now, certain religions are allowed but not the Judeo-Christian faiths on which we were founded. I guess as long as it doesn't consume you, it's good to keep watch on what's going on and I would prefer that MY representatives believe in our Creator. I want them to have a high moral standard but not to force it on others or use it as judgment but to allow Him to guide them in His will. They have some very difficult decisions to make and I pray they do it in prayer and soberly.
Also, I want to encourage everyone to research any pastor or church, whether they are online or in person to see if they preach the truth. However, you have to allow that there are some things we can agree to disagree on and that pastors are fallen men and are not always right. They are going to be wrong. It doesn't make them a false prophet. There are plenty of false prophets and churches out there and most of you are aware of them and if you know someone who follows them, I encourage you, in Christian love, to teach them the truth. However, I read a Bible verse last night that struck a nerve. I have tried to find it but have no idea where it is but it talks about things that God hates. One is those who cause discord in the body of Christ. Well, I've said it a lot today so once more won't hurt...THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE. I realized I've spoken very harshly against them when I should have been praying for them. I guess because I was so bad deceived and then Spiritually abused as well as stalked and threatened by 2 well-known false churches, I decided to do everything I could to keep others from going through it.
Here is what helps me. First, do a wee bit of research but, at the same time, consider the source. Every pastor or man of God and all the mega-churches are labeled as a false prophet and that means everyone who preaches from Billy Graham to Joel Osteen. Of course some are but WHY are the labeled this way? Go to Bible.org and read some of their articles on what a real false prophet is and go from there. The only thing I will say is that these mega-churches probably fall into that category. We don't go to church to be entertained and have our ears tickled. If the truth hurts, usually that's conviction. We should go to learn and grow, fellowship and community outreach. Also, beware of certain doctrines that are not Biblical, especially this we are "little gods" because we are made in His likeness and this sowing seed money of faith because God's will is for all of us to be rich. I will say this, Jesus said "It's easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than a rich man to go to the Kingdom of God," and "money is the root of all evils." There's more but that's enough to prove my point. If it's hard for the rich to be with Him, then why is it His will that we become rich? John 3:16-17 answers that. There's nothing wrong with having money (nor not having any) but too often when you are wealthy, money becomes your idol. You read the stock market reports before you read the Bible. All your hope is on your bank account but I'm telling you, we are nearing a financial collapse that will make the Great Depression seem like nothing. Also, I would not advice you to invest your money in gold or silver either and especially not oil. Help the needy. I promise you it's far more satisfying than having a bigger bank account. Doing good feels good. Why? Because you glorified God. Not because of what YOU did by giving money you won't miss but it's all about Him. God will provide. Well, maybe He means YOU will do His will by helping your struggling neighbor and it doesn't have to be about money! Also, don't lend money but give it to them if you can. Tell them to pay it forward if they try to pay you back. In all things, glorify God. Store up your treasures with Him because that's where your heart will be. I have nothing but we give everything we can when we are blessed with financial gain. I got one of $220 last week. The timing could not have been more perfect either. You most certainly reap what you sow.
I ask for your help in forming a prayer chain for all people who claim to be men of our God and our Savior, Christ Jesus. Call them out by name to Him. Pray for the Body of Christ and if we have concerns about the credibility of someone, let's search the scriptures. However, I have seen some new movements that worry me. One is that the God of the Old Testament is not YHWH and that one scares me a lot. I believe they are badly mistranslating something our Messiah said to the Pharisees but I do not agree with his conclusions. Be very careful of what you watch and listen to. Also, about music, I like some of the new CCM and I do listen to it but worship is more than emotions. It's not about feelings so if you wake up and don't feel "saved," don't worry. It's not about that but you have God's word that assures you. You are righteous by His blood. Worship the Creator YHWH, and our God and Savior, Christ Jesus and not the creation. After all, it's all about...
Also, I want to encourage everyone to research any pastor or church, whether they are online or in person to see if they preach the truth. However, you have to allow that there are some things we can agree to disagree on and that pastors are fallen men and are not always right. They are going to be wrong. It doesn't make them a false prophet. There are plenty of false prophets and churches out there and most of you are aware of them and if you know someone who follows them, I encourage you, in Christian love, to teach them the truth. However, I read a Bible verse last night that struck a nerve. I have tried to find it but have no idea where it is but it talks about things that God hates. One is those who cause discord in the body of Christ. Well, I've said it a lot today so once more won't hurt...THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE. I realized I've spoken very harshly against them when I should have been praying for them. I guess because I was so bad deceived and then Spiritually abused as well as stalked and threatened by 2 well-known false churches, I decided to do everything I could to keep others from going through it.
Here is what helps me. First, do a wee bit of research but, at the same time, consider the source. Every pastor or man of God and all the mega-churches are labeled as a false prophet and that means everyone who preaches from Billy Graham to Joel Osteen. Of course some are but WHY are the labeled this way? Go to Bible.org and read some of their articles on what a real false prophet is and go from there. The only thing I will say is that these mega-churches probably fall into that category. We don't go to church to be entertained and have our ears tickled. If the truth hurts, usually that's conviction. We should go to learn and grow, fellowship and community outreach. Also, beware of certain doctrines that are not Biblical, especially this we are "little gods" because we are made in His likeness and this sowing seed money of faith because God's will is for all of us to be rich. I will say this, Jesus said "It's easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than a rich man to go to the Kingdom of God," and "money is the root of all evils." There's more but that's enough to prove my point. If it's hard for the rich to be with Him, then why is it His will that we become rich? John 3:16-17 answers that. There's nothing wrong with having money (nor not having any) but too often when you are wealthy, money becomes your idol. You read the stock market reports before you read the Bible. All your hope is on your bank account but I'm telling you, we are nearing a financial collapse that will make the Great Depression seem like nothing. Also, I would not advice you to invest your money in gold or silver either and especially not oil. Help the needy. I promise you it's far more satisfying than having a bigger bank account. Doing good feels good. Why? Because you glorified God. Not because of what YOU did by giving money you won't miss but it's all about Him. God will provide. Well, maybe He means YOU will do His will by helping your struggling neighbor and it doesn't have to be about money! Also, don't lend money but give it to them if you can. Tell them to pay it forward if they try to pay you back. In all things, glorify God. Store up your treasures with Him because that's where your heart will be. I have nothing but we give everything we can when we are blessed with financial gain. I got one of $220 last week. The timing could not have been more perfect either. You most certainly reap what you sow.
I ask for your help in forming a prayer chain for all people who claim to be men of our God and our Savior, Christ Jesus. Call them out by name to Him. Pray for the Body of Christ and if we have concerns about the credibility of someone, let's search the scriptures. However, I have seen some new movements that worry me. One is that the God of the Old Testament is not YHWH and that one scares me a lot. I believe they are badly mistranslating something our Messiah said to the Pharisees but I do not agree with his conclusions. Be very careful of what you watch and listen to. Also, about music, I like some of the new CCM and I do listen to it but worship is more than emotions. It's not about feelings so if you wake up and don't feel "saved," don't worry. It's not about that but you have God's word that assures you. You are righteous by His blood. Worship the Creator YHWH, and our God and Savior, Christ Jesus and not the creation. After all, it's all about...
First Corinthians 15:1-11
Ephesians 2:8-9
John 3:16-17
For info on false prophets and churches, please click on the link below and type in the search bar either false prophet, their name or church...
HONOR THY MOTHER AND FATHER? NO, BOW DOWN TO THE WILL OF THE GOVERNMENT OVER YOUR CHILDREN
Honor thy mother and father so that your days may be long. -- Ten Commandments --
It is no longer honor thy mother and father, the government tells you to bow to the will of the child or they will be taken. You no longer are sovereign over your children with the right to do what you feel is right and moral, it's about the child being the head of the house and not mom and dad anymore. We are their legal guardians but the government owns your child. They are sovereign and step out of line, they disappear. This is in flagrant violation of the Judeo-Christian faith. Spare the rod, spoil your child. It's unbelievable the amount of people who read that as God telling us to beat our children with rods. Rod means authority and is a sign of it. Do they not read the rest where it says to use nothing stronger than a wet noodle? The Bible is so right that I am constantly amazed. If you don't believe or genuinely seeking God, the Bible says it will be nothing but foolishness to them. I love it when a self-proclaimed atheist calls me names or curses me out and I always tell them thank you. I love it when the Bible is proven true. I get a lot of different responses but when I tell them that Jesus said they'd do this to me because it hated Him first, funny that I never hear from them again. Peter tells us to always be at the ready to give sound and solid reasons for our faith. Learn a little Christian Apologetics. It's amazing at how just a little knowledge goes a long way and you find you know more than you think. In the end, the atheist will think they "won" the debate but unless they can offer up solid PROOF that the Bible is false, which they cannot, pray that your words will sink in. We can't save anyone but we can spread the truth. Step back and let the Holy Spirit take over. Don't be like me and argue with them. It gets nowhere. Offer solid and sound reasons. There's more proof than you may think. I suggest CARM.org, Lee Stroebel's "A Case for Christ," and Dinesh D'Souza's "What's So Great About Christianity." Solid believers. But I digress...
In 1998, Bill Clinton signed into law giving Child Protective Services and judges the right to terminate parental rights after 15 months IF the biological parents were deemed not to be doing anything to get them back. Sounds like a great law, right? No, it was way too broad and was probably the most abused law ever made. It targeted the poor, both black and white though mostly the white children were adopted out while black and hispanic children either languished in the system until 18 and were evicted on their birthday since the foster families would not receive any further financial incentives and to my knowledge, no one has followed up on how well these poor dear ones fared after that. I imagine some overcame but more likely than not, they girls probably found the first man she could find to hopefully have some stability and love in their lives but married abusive men and probably ended up as a single mom without any support. The system is so rigged against biological parents, especially in some cases. Here's a link to a site you should see but it doesn't tell the whole story but will give you a general idea of what really happened...
ADOPTION AND FAMILY SAFETY ACT OF 1998 BY HILLARY CLINTON
In short, the federal government paid the state(s) up to $150,000 for every child adopted out of the foster care system. Sometimes I hate facts but facts do not lie. One, the fed gov gave every social worker 150,000 reasons to terminate parental rights because it's always a trickle down thing as they got bonuses. Children were made merchandise and sold to whoever was willing. Second, the very children this law was meant to help was not. It was meant for the black/hispanic children to find homes. The FACT is that all the white children had no problems being adopted, it helped a few hispanics but it hurt the black children way more than helped. Also, the saddest FACT is if the parents had money, they could be serial killers, sexually abused their kids, horrible parents in every way, their children were not removed. "Money is the root of all evil." I didn't have the greatest parents to CPS but I would not have wanted to be taken from mine. I don't care that I didn't have everything I wanted. To lose my family, as imperfect as it was, would have traumatized me and I'd have been a runaway. The parents are shamed into silence. I could write a book on the greatest tragedy to ever happen to the American family. Funny, the first step to socialism and this NWO agenda is "destruction of the family unit." Now, I see it coming around with the new generation. Be careful and if you think it can't happen to you, it can and it has nothing to do with how good of a parent you are. All it takes is to make them attend church too much; take away their phones or other "toys," or just do anything they don't like and you'll find yourself caught up in a very unjust and corrupt system. There is NO financial incentives to reunite families, only to tear them up.
You may know someone (in fact I know you know a few) who this happened to. They won't come forward for fear of you. Christians are awesome, no doubt, but too many are judgmental and tend to think if you were turned into CPS and God forbid your children removed that you are horrible parents and people. They deserved it, I'm sure. In about 5% of the cases, that's true but the truly abused children are never reported. Abusive parents know how to hide their crimes well. Besides, who wants to adopt a damaged child.
I supported a family going through this and they won their appeal. They thought they were getting their children back. No, they started from the day of removal all over again. This time they pulled out the heavy weapons that are not limited to but include blackmail. One woman was threatened that if she didn't sign over her rights on her own, they were going to put her husband on a supposed sexual child abuser list. They even took their kids to so many doctors, psychologists and psychiatrists to try to force them to admit to sexual and physical abuse by their father and when they refused repeatedly, after 15 doctors, they were forced to stop by the doctors saying they were causing more damage as not one had found one shred of evidence of either. The father is innocent of those charges. The facts prove it.
The saddest case I helped with was the one who was told in July that they would have their kids back by Christmas. What a relief but the questions continued. What are you going to do that's different? The biggest thing is we are going to raise them in Church. The courtroom grew silent and they were asked what KIND of church. They named the church they were attending, a Baptist and at the end, the judge announced (after only 8 months of being removed) that she'd changed her mind and a TPR was done. That means "termination of parental rights." The judge was a lesbian, ex-nun. With nothing else to lose, the woman told this judge that instead of serving our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, our God, she decided she'd rather play God. Yes, that's exactly the state of affairs. Raise your child in the way it should go and it shall never depart from it. They were raised by atheists. Guess which way they're heading?
Pray for these children, caught up in a corrupt system that doesn't care about them. Also, stop stigmatizing parents and shaming them and instead help them. Most are not the monsters you think but the system is. Don't judge them. They may have made some mistakes but who among us hasn't? I pray if you have any doubts about the truth of this, do some research. You are going to be shocked and appalled at what you find. Prayer is powerful! God bless these little ones and their parents. It's time to end the silence!
It is no longer honor thy mother and father, the government tells you to bow to the will of the child or they will be taken. You no longer are sovereign over your children with the right to do what you feel is right and moral, it's about the child being the head of the house and not mom and dad anymore. We are their legal guardians but the government owns your child. They are sovereign and step out of line, they disappear. This is in flagrant violation of the Judeo-Christian faith. Spare the rod, spoil your child. It's unbelievable the amount of people who read that as God telling us to beat our children with rods. Rod means authority and is a sign of it. Do they not read the rest where it says to use nothing stronger than a wet noodle? The Bible is so right that I am constantly amazed. If you don't believe or genuinely seeking God, the Bible says it will be nothing but foolishness to them. I love it when a self-proclaimed atheist calls me names or curses me out and I always tell them thank you. I love it when the Bible is proven true. I get a lot of different responses but when I tell them that Jesus said they'd do this to me because it hated Him first, funny that I never hear from them again. Peter tells us to always be at the ready to give sound and solid reasons for our faith. Learn a little Christian Apologetics. It's amazing at how just a little knowledge goes a long way and you find you know more than you think. In the end, the atheist will think they "won" the debate but unless they can offer up solid PROOF that the Bible is false, which they cannot, pray that your words will sink in. We can't save anyone but we can spread the truth. Step back and let the Holy Spirit take over. Don't be like me and argue with them. It gets nowhere. Offer solid and sound reasons. There's more proof than you may think. I suggest CARM.org, Lee Stroebel's "A Case for Christ," and Dinesh D'Souza's "What's So Great About Christianity." Solid believers. But I digress...
In 1998, Bill Clinton signed into law giving Child Protective Services and judges the right to terminate parental rights after 15 months IF the biological parents were deemed not to be doing anything to get them back. Sounds like a great law, right? No, it was way too broad and was probably the most abused law ever made. It targeted the poor, both black and white though mostly the white children were adopted out while black and hispanic children either languished in the system until 18 and were evicted on their birthday since the foster families would not receive any further financial incentives and to my knowledge, no one has followed up on how well these poor dear ones fared after that. I imagine some overcame but more likely than not, they girls probably found the first man she could find to hopefully have some stability and love in their lives but married abusive men and probably ended up as a single mom without any support. The system is so rigged against biological parents, especially in some cases. Here's a link to a site you should see but it doesn't tell the whole story but will give you a general idea of what really happened...
ADOPTION AND FAMILY SAFETY ACT OF 1998 BY HILLARY CLINTON
In short, the federal government paid the state(s) up to $150,000 for every child adopted out of the foster care system. Sometimes I hate facts but facts do not lie. One, the fed gov gave every social worker 150,000 reasons to terminate parental rights because it's always a trickle down thing as they got bonuses. Children were made merchandise and sold to whoever was willing. Second, the very children this law was meant to help was not. It was meant for the black/hispanic children to find homes. The FACT is that all the white children had no problems being adopted, it helped a few hispanics but it hurt the black children way more than helped. Also, the saddest FACT is if the parents had money, they could be serial killers, sexually abused their kids, horrible parents in every way, their children were not removed. "Money is the root of all evil." I didn't have the greatest parents to CPS but I would not have wanted to be taken from mine. I don't care that I didn't have everything I wanted. To lose my family, as imperfect as it was, would have traumatized me and I'd have been a runaway. The parents are shamed into silence. I could write a book on the greatest tragedy to ever happen to the American family. Funny, the first step to socialism and this NWO agenda is "destruction of the family unit." Now, I see it coming around with the new generation. Be careful and if you think it can't happen to you, it can and it has nothing to do with how good of a parent you are. All it takes is to make them attend church too much; take away their phones or other "toys," or just do anything they don't like and you'll find yourself caught up in a very unjust and corrupt system. There is NO financial incentives to reunite families, only to tear them up.
You may know someone (in fact I know you know a few) who this happened to. They won't come forward for fear of you. Christians are awesome, no doubt, but too many are judgmental and tend to think if you were turned into CPS and God forbid your children removed that you are horrible parents and people. They deserved it, I'm sure. In about 5% of the cases, that's true but the truly abused children are never reported. Abusive parents know how to hide their crimes well. Besides, who wants to adopt a damaged child.
I supported a family going through this and they won their appeal. They thought they were getting their children back. No, they started from the day of removal all over again. This time they pulled out the heavy weapons that are not limited to but include blackmail. One woman was threatened that if she didn't sign over her rights on her own, they were going to put her husband on a supposed sexual child abuser list. They even took their kids to so many doctors, psychologists and psychiatrists to try to force them to admit to sexual and physical abuse by their father and when they refused repeatedly, after 15 doctors, they were forced to stop by the doctors saying they were causing more damage as not one had found one shred of evidence of either. The father is innocent of those charges. The facts prove it.
The saddest case I helped with was the one who was told in July that they would have their kids back by Christmas. What a relief but the questions continued. What are you going to do that's different? The biggest thing is we are going to raise them in Church. The courtroom grew silent and they were asked what KIND of church. They named the church they were attending, a Baptist and at the end, the judge announced (after only 8 months of being removed) that she'd changed her mind and a TPR was done. That means "termination of parental rights." The judge was a lesbian, ex-nun. With nothing else to lose, the woman told this judge that instead of serving our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, our God, she decided she'd rather play God. Yes, that's exactly the state of affairs. Raise your child in the way it should go and it shall never depart from it. They were raised by atheists. Guess which way they're heading?
Pray for these children, caught up in a corrupt system that doesn't care about them. Also, stop stigmatizing parents and shaming them and instead help them. Most are not the monsters you think but the system is. Don't judge them. They may have made some mistakes but who among us hasn't? I pray if you have any doubts about the truth of this, do some research. You are going to be shocked and appalled at what you find. Prayer is powerful! God bless these little ones and their parents. It's time to end the silence!
THIS IS AN AREA WHERE THE CHURCH COULD BE OF HUGE HELP TO TRULY ABUSED CHILDREN AND PARENTS ABUSED BY THE SYSTEM!
IS IT A SIN TO MAKE A CAKE FOR A GAY WEDDING?
John MacArthur Answers
Jul 05, 2017 by Will Maule
As Christian baker Jack Phillips prepares to have his case heard in the Supreme Court, John MacArthur answers a key quesion thrown into recent public debate: is it sinful to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding? Phllips was sued after refusing to make a wedding cake for a gay couple.
"It's not sinful for a cake maker to make a cake for a gay wedding anymore than its sinful for a guy who runs a restaurant to serve dinner to somebody who is gay, sits in a booth and eats the food, or goes to the market and buys a loaf of bread and you own the market," MacArthur argued. "What the issue is, is not whether that's sinful. It's whether the federal government can demand that people do certain things, which goes against their Christian conscience."
That being said, pastor John argued that the whole discussion is "more of a political governmental issue." "I actually think that we need to show love to everyone and particularly, we need to do good to all those that are outside the kingdom, as well as inside the kingdom, as much as possible — a gesture of kindness toward some unregenerate person is in itself not a sin," he added.
"You don't want to train yourself to ignore your conscience," MacArthur said. "I think it's a personal issue. The issue becomes when people are basically fined or imprisoned for doing things that are religious-conscience matters. And, that speaks to the issue of how much authority the government has to make you do that."
Monday, July 3, 2017
WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER USE BAD WORDS TO A BROTHER/SISTER IN CHRIST - OR ANYONE!
We all get angry and say things we shouldn't. We aren't perfect and today when you see nonsense and chaos everywhere, it's hard not to get angry. Anger is not a sin but when angry, do not sin. I think I'll take this to heart and stop even thinking these words. I am the worst of the worst at this. I am so anti-gossip and didn't even realize what I was doing. I hope this helps! God bless and much love/love much in Christ Jesus -- in words, thoughts and deeds. Shalom!
First Corinthians 15:1-11
Salvation = Cross!
5 WELL KNOWN VERSES THAT ARE "NOT" IN THE BIBLE
With the rise of social media, the spread of biblical sounding phrases has—well—gone viral. Beautiful images filled with inspirational phrases slowly take on the status of being “somewhere in the Bible.” But when you take a closer look, you’ll have a great deal of trouble finding them. That’s because they aren’t really there—and sometimes they’re even contrary to what God actually says.
There’s so much wisdom in Scripture that these false verses can often lead us down the wrong road. So, in addition to the ones we already covered, here are 5 more “verses” to watch out for:
1. “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” 1 Memes 7:77
When some difficulty arises in the life a believer (or anyone else), this supposed verse gets tossed out there like a Scripture bomb. Sure, it sounds compelling, and it does remind us of God’s care and concern for each of us. After all, He knows exactly the number of follicles growing out of your cranium:
“Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” (Luke 12:7)
But it’s because God loves us and knows us that He must give us more than we can handle. After all, we humans have a tendency to think that we can do everything on our own. Our pride has a way of dragging us down:
“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” (Proverbs 16:18)
To keep us grounded in the reality of our need for a Savior, God graciously allows us to see just how much we can’t handle. He put the prophet Elijah’s back against the wall and made him depend upon birds, He gave Moses 600,000 impossible-to-please travelers, He tasked the 11 apostles with spreading the gospel all over the world, and He’ll give you way more than you can handle, too.
Now, the Bible does say that God won’t allow you to be tempted beyond your limits:
“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13)
And that is certainly great news. We all need the assurance. But temptation is not usually what people mean when they say this supposed verse.
2. “If God brings you to it, He will lead you through it.” Suburbians 3:9
This so-called verse does conjure up images of the Israelites passing through the Red Sea or Joshua leading God’s people through the Jordan River. We can see David’s Shepherd guiding us through that Valley of the Shadow of Death. Plus, it rhymes.
However, this isn’t necessarily what the Bible teaches.
It is true that God is with us always, no matter what we face, just as Jesus said:
“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:20b
But oftentimes we use this supposed verse to mean that God will always remove us from a bad situation. Tough job? God will get you out the door. Struggling marriage? God will fix it before you know it. Made a dumb decision? God will take care of it.
Could He get you out of that tough spot? Sure. Will He? That’s up to Him and His perfect will.
With the prophet Daniel, for example, God led the boy off into captivity. But He never brought him “through” Babylon and back to Israel. Instead, He kept him there through king after king, battle after battle, danger after danger. Daniel grew old and died far from home—never seeing the land he longed for. But God used that time for some amazing displays of His power.
So, you may never get “through” your struggle. God may lead you to stay right where you are so that you can have an impact there—and He can get the glory.
3. “If God closes one door, He’ll open another (or a giant window).” Ingressions 2b
You could say this folksy verse is closely associated with number 2 above. It has the same potential for stock image inspiration in your social media feed, and it does have some truth to it. The Bible does promise that God will keep us headed in the right direction:
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. (Psalm 32:8)
But the “way you should go” doesn’t necessarily mean God will make an escape hatch for us when times get tough or when we don’t seem to be making progress. In fact, God often does some of His best work in our waiting, and He teaches us to trust Him more:
“Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.” (Psalm 37:7)
If God closes a door, we need to stop and consider what’s going on in our life. Perhaps we’re trying to force our way into something that He wants to protect us from. Looking for another door or window may make us miss the lesson because we’re sure we should be doing something—anything. We keep trying to go where God wants to protect us from.
If God stops you, don’t immediately look for another way through. First, stop and ask Him if that’s truly what He wants you to do. Otherwise, you could be like Peter who tried to keep Jesus from being arrested when arrest was exactly what God had planned (John 18:10).
4. “ ‘Your wish is my command,’ says the Lord.” Genie-says 1:1
Okay, so you may never have heard this supposed verse put so bluntly before. But the sentiment has certainly been shared all over the Internet. If you keep asking, if you believe enough, if you have faith enough, then God will give you whatever you want.
We have to be careful here, of course, because God does promise many times to hear the prayers of those who call on Him (2 Chronicles 7:14; Micah 7:7; 1 John 5:14). We also know that God answers those prayers (Psalm 120:1; Matthew 7:7; etc.). We’re even told this:
“Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4)
But there’s much more here than God being some sort of genie in the sky. Whenever God promises to hear our cries or to answer our prayers, there’s always an important stipulation—whether explicit or not. Take Psalm 37:4 as an example. God will give us the desires of our heart… when we delight in Him. And that’s the point: He is what we truly need—not fame, fortune, or anything else this world can offer. When we seek Him first and His righteousness, we have exactly what we truly need.
So, does God answer our prayers? Absolutely. Should we bring our needs to Him? Every single one. Should we expect Him to answer our prayers exactly as we want? No—not unless we’re mainly praying and desiring for His will to be done. He knows way better what we need than we do.
5. “God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life!” Limnentations 3:16
Years ago, this phrase became a staple of evangelism, and since then, it’s taken on an aura of something biblical. The problem, though, is that it suggests an idea that’s not biblical at all. How? Let’s break it down.
We can be sure that God loves us, the first part of this phrase. After all, the most famous verse in the Bible assures us of God’s love (John 3:16), and He sent His Son to prove that love (Romans 5:8). So, there’s nothing amiss there. God sent Jesus to save us, and that’s solid ground for evangelism.
But the trouble starts when we add to that the idea that once we’re saved, everything will suddenly be awesome. Despite what it may have meant at one time, that “wonderful plan for your life” part sounds an awful lot like “He’ll fix all your problems.” The truth is that following Jesus may actually cause problems for the believer.
Jeremiah obeyed God’s call, and he ended up at the bottom of a cistern. David trusted God, and he spent years running for his life and dodging spears. Paul surrendered to Christ, and he forfeited prestige for prison. And this apostle wasn’t one to hide what following Christ means:
“So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God” (2 Timothy 1:8)
God loves us and has a wonderful future in store for those who love Him:
“Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.” (Romans 8:17)
But in the present age? Not necessarily. The road will likely be very hard.
This article first appeared on BibleStudyTools.com.
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