I heard a very interesting fact on AFR Radio (Christian Talk Radio) yesterday. Apparently in a recent poll performed by CNN, 62% of U.S. citizens are either against abortion under any circumstance or only approve of abortion in rare cases of rape or incest (which are less than 1% of all cases!) Wow, 62% of population are against abortion, yet our elected officials refuse to take a stand and overturn the existing abortion laws! I may be a simpleton, but I thought that in a republic (such as the United States of America) our elected officials were to represent the people and the majority rules in a Democratic nation.
I can only hope that as Christians we are doing a better job of representing our Father in Heaven than our elected officials are doing at representing the majority of citizens! It does not take a PHD to see that we are living in a very dark world in need of a savior! I pray everyday that I will continue to grow into the man, father, husband, son, brother, Christian, and leader that I am suppose to be.
The only way for us to mature into the walk God has called us into (which is a daily growth experience) is to be fed. Just as Olympians cannot compete without proper nutrition and training, Christians need to be fed also in order to become the salt of the earth and light of the world we have been called to be! Beside reading your bible, praying to God, and trying on your own to develop a true relationship with Christ, it is more important now than ever to find a good Church Family where you can be fed and encouraged.
After attending a certain church for several years (and being fed and encouraged off and on) I was reluctant to make a change (even though I was being called by God to make a change.) The majority reason for this reluctance was due to my children being constantly fed and encouraged by the youth programs at the church I was attending. This was very important to me as our youth is the only hope for the future! However, over the past month or so, the tug at my spirit to take that leap and attend elsewhere was too strong to ignore any longer.
This past week I finally attended at Gospel Temple Worship Center (the church I felt God was calling me to for close to a month now.) I instantly felt at home. The spirit of God is alive and well in that place. Pastor Tim Howell has the desire and vision to see great things of God. I truthfully believe that Gospel Temple Worship Center (GTWC) is right on the verge of seeing an awesome move of the spirit and burst of growth that only comes from putting God 1st and desiring to reach the lost and broken.
As I mentioned above, as Christians we must be fed in order to battle against the powers of darkness in this world. If you are not in a church now (or if you are in a church but are not being fed) I would encourage you (if you are in the Florence SC, Timmonsville SC, or surrounding areas) to come to Gospel Temple Worship Center (if heading towards Timmonsville on Palmetto, it is on the right just past the I 95 overpass.) I believe the early service is at 8 or 8 30 and second service is at 10. We need to join together in a place where God's spirit will be allowed to lead (so we can be fed and encouraged) in order to reach out and touch this world!
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Monday, August 20, 2012
"Fear Not"
With all of the uncertainty and questions around different news coming out of independent news sources about the times we live in (including some of the information I discovered in my research for "A Bullet For Everyone") it would be easy to let your concern transform into fear. While this information is good in that it can inform you of matters you would otherwise be left in the dark about, we should never allow this information to cause us to fear the future. While we know there will be tribulations in the road ahead, we also have Christ's assurance that we (christians) WILL be victorious in the end!
The knowledge of what is unfolding right before our eyes should actually invigorate us to realize that we are actually witnessing bible prophecy being fulfilled. Just another reminder to us that: God's not dead, he is surely alive, living on the inside, roaring like a lion!...just like the powerful, popular christian song states!
This dark world we live in desperately needs to see a mighty, powerful, lasting move of God. I KNOW we are right on the verge of witnessing this coming to past! Just as there are powerfully dark forces at work, I truthfully believe we are going to be absolutely blown away by the move of God just on the horizon. While I know we are to respect our elders; I also believe this movement will be sparked by our youth! While the older generations tend to get comftorable in the status quo and normalcy of life and christian service (no disrespect intended) it is the youth who are constantly searching for something that is real, genuine, cutting edge, and trully awesome and unique!
All of this has lead me down memory lane. I remember March 27, 1994. (Two days before my 17th birthday.) I recieved a prophetic word that I would one day work with youth. That I would be like the tree planted by the river and I would bare fruit in due season. And that all I did would prosper as I was a leader like Joshua. (It went on to say many other things too.) As life went on the hope of such things seemed to fade very far away. Due to life variables, poor decisions, and allowing the enemy to steal my joy I fell away from God and have had to endure much pain as a result.
As only God can do, much like the prodigal son, I have come full circle and back to the faith. I have been realizing of late that a door will open for me to step back into his plan for my life. While I could have had a much easier path to get there, the struggles I have endured will only help me to better understand what today's youth struggle with so I can be more effective at what He has in store for me. After being in a certain industry for 15 years, it is a scary step of faith to realize it is time to look for that open door he has for me.
I am sure there are others who can relate with some if not all of this topic. Together we must remember that what satan has meant to use to destroy us, God will use to propel us into a stronger spirit filled, purpose driven life. For God has not given us a spirit of fear but a spirit of love, peace, and a sound mind.
(2 Timothy 1:7) So may we all remember to fear not!
The knowledge of what is unfolding right before our eyes should actually invigorate us to realize that we are actually witnessing bible prophecy being fulfilled. Just another reminder to us that: God's not dead, he is surely alive, living on the inside, roaring like a lion!...just like the powerful, popular christian song states!
This dark world we live in desperately needs to see a mighty, powerful, lasting move of God. I KNOW we are right on the verge of witnessing this coming to past! Just as there are powerfully dark forces at work, I truthfully believe we are going to be absolutely blown away by the move of God just on the horizon. While I know we are to respect our elders; I also believe this movement will be sparked by our youth! While the older generations tend to get comftorable in the status quo and normalcy of life and christian service (no disrespect intended) it is the youth who are constantly searching for something that is real, genuine, cutting edge, and trully awesome and unique!
All of this has lead me down memory lane. I remember March 27, 1994. (Two days before my 17th birthday.) I recieved a prophetic word that I would one day work with youth. That I would be like the tree planted by the river and I would bare fruit in due season. And that all I did would prosper as I was a leader like Joshua. (It went on to say many other things too.) As life went on the hope of such things seemed to fade very far away. Due to life variables, poor decisions, and allowing the enemy to steal my joy I fell away from God and have had to endure much pain as a result.
As only God can do, much like the prodigal son, I have come full circle and back to the faith. I have been realizing of late that a door will open for me to step back into his plan for my life. While I could have had a much easier path to get there, the struggles I have endured will only help me to better understand what today's youth struggle with so I can be more effective at what He has in store for me. After being in a certain industry for 15 years, it is a scary step of faith to realize it is time to look for that open door he has for me.
I am sure there are others who can relate with some if not all of this topic. Together we must remember that what satan has meant to use to destroy us, God will use to propel us into a stronger spirit filled, purpose driven life. For God has not given us a spirit of fear but a spirit of love, peace, and a sound mind.
(2 Timothy 1:7) So may we all remember to fear not!
Monday, August 13, 2012
"Who Is Hypocritical Now"
If you were to ask 10 people who comes to mind when they hear the word hypocrite; 8 or 9 would say Christians....that bothers me! While in too many cases that is the cold, hard truth; I can think of many other examples of hypocritical behavior that do not involve Christians. Here are just a few:
1) When gay rights activists state that we should all demonstrate "tolerance" toward the gay lifestyle, yet
many of them show "zero tolerance" toward anyone's views that are opposite of their own.
.....(EXAMPLE: Chick Fil A drama)
2) When abortion rights activists say abortion is not murder, yet when someone murders a pregnant
woman, it is considered a double murder!
3) When secular society demands we remove God from public schools, courtrooms, etc. but they ask
"why did God allow this to happen" when tragedy strikes. (Yeah this one really gets me!)
4) When gay rights supporters say they will be tolerant of Islam but not Christianity because Christians
supposively hate them. However, Christianity teaches forgiveness of sins through Christ's ultimate
sacrifice, while Islam teaches if a person is caught in a homosexual act they should be executed on
the spot!
5) When abortion rights groups say that abortion is a woman's right because it is her body and she can
do with her body what she pleases. Ohh really? Some women want to put drugs in their body but
they are not allowed to do that! Some women want to commit prostitution for quick money with
their body but they cannot do that either. (SO shall we legalize prostitution and drug use or reverse
the legality of abortion? (Because if that school of thought applies to one, it should apply to all!)
6) When anti-christian groups have removed God from our public school system to the point that
teachers can (and have been) fired for wearing a Christian t-shirt or bringing a bible to school. Yet
it is perfectly acceptable to wear Islam supporting apparel and bring the koran to school. (Or any
other (false) religion for that matter!)
So you see where I am going here. My list can go on and on but I think you get the point by now. So in closing , I would like to mention how ironic I find it that whenever tragedy strikes us, I have never heard someone say "why did buddah allow this," "why did that sacred cow of hinduism allow this," or even "why did allah of islam allow this?" You know why? Deep down inside every human creation (no matter how much some may fight it) knows that there is only one true God! He will accept and love you.....won't you come just as you are?
1) When gay rights activists state that we should all demonstrate "tolerance" toward the gay lifestyle, yet
many of them show "zero tolerance" toward anyone's views that are opposite of their own.
.....(EXAMPLE: Chick Fil A drama)
2) When abortion rights activists say abortion is not murder, yet when someone murders a pregnant
woman, it is considered a double murder!
3) When secular society demands we remove God from public schools, courtrooms, etc. but they ask
"why did God allow this to happen" when tragedy strikes. (Yeah this one really gets me!)
4) When gay rights supporters say they will be tolerant of Islam but not Christianity because Christians
supposively hate them. However, Christianity teaches forgiveness of sins through Christ's ultimate
sacrifice, while Islam teaches if a person is caught in a homosexual act they should be executed on
the spot!
5) When abortion rights groups say that abortion is a woman's right because it is her body and she can
do with her body what she pleases. Ohh really? Some women want to put drugs in their body but
they are not allowed to do that! Some women want to commit prostitution for quick money with
their body but they cannot do that either. (SO shall we legalize prostitution and drug use or reverse
the legality of abortion? (Because if that school of thought applies to one, it should apply to all!)
6) When anti-christian groups have removed God from our public school system to the point that
teachers can (and have been) fired for wearing a Christian t-shirt or bringing a bible to school. Yet
it is perfectly acceptable to wear Islam supporting apparel and bring the koran to school. (Or any
other (false) religion for that matter!)
So you see where I am going here. My list can go on and on but I think you get the point by now. So in closing , I would like to mention how ironic I find it that whenever tragedy strikes us, I have never heard someone say "why did buddah allow this," "why did that sacred cow of hinduism allow this," or even "why did allah of islam allow this?" You know why? Deep down inside every human creation (no matter how much some may fight it) knows that there is only one true God! He will accept and love you.....won't you come just as you are?
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Sunday, August 5, 2012
"A Bullet For Everyone"
BEWARE: This content will alarm you. However, please read in its entirety so you will see the purpose for this post.
Imagine a country where the leader has the power:
1) To nationalize (seize) people's private assets to "protect national interest"
2) To declare "martial law" and even suspend elections.
3) To take power over all modes of transportation and control of seaports and highways
4) To take power over all electricity, gas, petroleum, fuels, and minerals
5) To "mobilize" citizens to work brigades under Government Supervision
6) To take over all airports and aircraft (including commercial airliners)
7) To force "Housing and Finance Authority" to relocate/establish new locations for populations
8) To take over all railroads, waterways, all public storage, public facilities, and private businesses
Imagine a country whose government:
* Has purchased over 450 million rounds of .40 cal. hollow point ammo and can only use this type of
ammo against its own citizens (because the Geneva Convention states this type of ammo is illegal
to use against other countries on the battlefield.)
Imagine a country whose leader:
*Stated (on the record) that Iran is not the real threat to our national security but rather the real threat
(per research gov't. paid millions for at University of Maryland) is any group of our own citizens who
believe the following:
1) That we are losing our rights at the hands of our gov't.
2) That abortion is immoral
3) Believe in the 2nd coming of Christ!
....Does this explain the purchase of 450 million rounds of .40 cal. hollow point ammo that can only use
on its own citizens (per Geneva Convention)??
Imagine a country whose people (for the most part) do not even realize any of this is occuring!
...Perhaps because the mainstream media is not reporting any of these facts. Last but not least
Imagine a country whose people blindly elected this leader and gov't. into power!
You won't have to imagine too hard or look too far because this is factually happening in America right now!
If you are thinking now that this is all conspiracy theory paranoid thinking, please consider:
All of this info. was brought to my attention by a christian radio talk show. When I first heard this I thought the same thing, so I did many long hours of research. All of these statements have been confirmed through press releases and deep in white house web pages.
ATK is the company who sold the ammo to the Dept. of Homeland Security. All of the previously mentioned powers of our leader were written into law by Obama in the following executive orders:
eo13617, eo13618, eo13603, eo10990, eo10997, eo11000, eo11003, eo11004, and eo11005. And yes, our gov't paid University of Maryland millions to perform the study to determine our nation's largest threat is any American group that believes we are losing our rights at the hand of our gov't, that abortion is immoral, and that believes in the 2nd coming of Christ!
All of these facts took place between March 2012 and July 2012. I became aware (and confirmed) these facts between June and July 2012.
Now for the really interesting part in closing:
I remembered the strange dreams I had in Feb. 2012 and again in May 2012 (before I ever heard any of this.) In these nightly dreams, I was on the run with people I did not recognize. We were running from people I did not know in the woods. We were trying to build underground bunkers and stockpile food and ammo! Obviously none of this made ANY sense to me until I heard and confirmed all of these facts! It was as if God had hit me with a bullet of truth: These things in my dreams could actually occur right here in America if we do not turn back to God! Afterall, our President stated when he was in Turkey that America is no longer a Christian nation and that Islam is on the rise in America!
Christians have not been the "light of the world" or "the salt of the earth" that we have been called to be. I am a chief sinner who is just as guilty! We seem to have lost our backbone along the way. We have also seperated ourselves from modern day politics and events to where we have lost our finger on the true pulse of our nation. If we do not become what God has called us to be then God will become completely removed from our country and the events in my dreams (I am convinced) will occur, because we will have lost God's protection that has kept us safe from these types of events that other "Muslim" countries know all too well! There are after all a collection of powerful officials throughout the world who desire a new world order. In this ideology, I believe that our Gov't srongly desires to be the gov't. that controls the one world currency and one world order! This is a very real threat to us if we do not put God back at the forefront of our nation.
The events/results of "Chick Fil A Day" (wed. 8/1) invigorated me to believe that when pierced by the bullet of truth (in the form of knowledge) we as christians can bond together to effect change in our fallen culture! If we stand together and take action in truth and love, I fully believe we will see an outpouring of Christ's power and a move of the spirit this world has NEVER SEEN BEFORE!
However, if we choose to ignore the truths the Lord is bringing to light; I fully believe I experienced in my dreams a small taste of the persecution and destruction that will occur once God removes His hand of protection from us.
Just as I know God most unexpectedly hit me with this bullet of truth, I believe God has a bullet for everyone.
Imagine a country where the leader has the power:
1) To nationalize (seize) people's private assets to "protect national interest"
2) To declare "martial law" and even suspend elections.
3) To take power over all modes of transportation and control of seaports and highways
4) To take power over all electricity, gas, petroleum, fuels, and minerals
5) To "mobilize" citizens to work brigades under Government Supervision
6) To take over all airports and aircraft (including commercial airliners)
7) To force "Housing and Finance Authority" to relocate/establish new locations for populations
8) To take over all railroads, waterways, all public storage, public facilities, and private businesses
Imagine a country whose government:
* Has purchased over 450 million rounds of .40 cal. hollow point ammo and can only use this type of
ammo against its own citizens (because the Geneva Convention states this type of ammo is illegal
to use against other countries on the battlefield.)
Imagine a country whose leader:
*Stated (on the record) that Iran is not the real threat to our national security but rather the real threat
(per research gov't. paid millions for at University of Maryland) is any group of our own citizens who
believe the following:
1) That we are losing our rights at the hands of our gov't.
2) That abortion is immoral
3) Believe in the 2nd coming of Christ!
....Does this explain the purchase of 450 million rounds of .40 cal. hollow point ammo that can only use
on its own citizens (per Geneva Convention)??
Imagine a country whose people (for the most part) do not even realize any of this is occuring!
...Perhaps because the mainstream media is not reporting any of these facts. Last but not least
Imagine a country whose people blindly elected this leader and gov't. into power!
You won't have to imagine too hard or look too far because this is factually happening in America right now!
If you are thinking now that this is all conspiracy theory paranoid thinking, please consider:
All of this info. was brought to my attention by a christian radio talk show. When I first heard this I thought the same thing, so I did many long hours of research. All of these statements have been confirmed through press releases and deep in white house web pages.
ATK is the company who sold the ammo to the Dept. of Homeland Security. All of the previously mentioned powers of our leader were written into law by Obama in the following executive orders:
eo13617, eo13618, eo13603, eo10990, eo10997, eo11000, eo11003, eo11004, and eo11005. And yes, our gov't paid University of Maryland millions to perform the study to determine our nation's largest threat is any American group that believes we are losing our rights at the hand of our gov't, that abortion is immoral, and that believes in the 2nd coming of Christ!
All of these facts took place between March 2012 and July 2012. I became aware (and confirmed) these facts between June and July 2012.
Now for the really interesting part in closing:
I remembered the strange dreams I had in Feb. 2012 and again in May 2012 (before I ever heard any of this.) In these nightly dreams, I was on the run with people I did not recognize. We were running from people I did not know in the woods. We were trying to build underground bunkers and stockpile food and ammo! Obviously none of this made ANY sense to me until I heard and confirmed all of these facts! It was as if God had hit me with a bullet of truth: These things in my dreams could actually occur right here in America if we do not turn back to God! Afterall, our President stated when he was in Turkey that America is no longer a Christian nation and that Islam is on the rise in America!
Christians have not been the "light of the world" or "the salt of the earth" that we have been called to be. I am a chief sinner who is just as guilty! We seem to have lost our backbone along the way. We have also seperated ourselves from modern day politics and events to where we have lost our finger on the true pulse of our nation. If we do not become what God has called us to be then God will become completely removed from our country and the events in my dreams (I am convinced) will occur, because we will have lost God's protection that has kept us safe from these types of events that other "Muslim" countries know all too well! There are after all a collection of powerful officials throughout the world who desire a new world order. In this ideology, I believe that our Gov't srongly desires to be the gov't. that controls the one world currency and one world order! This is a very real threat to us if we do not put God back at the forefront of our nation.
The events/results of "Chick Fil A Day" (wed. 8/1) invigorated me to believe that when pierced by the bullet of truth (in the form of knowledge) we as christians can bond together to effect change in our fallen culture! If we stand together and take action in truth and love, I fully believe we will see an outpouring of Christ's power and a move of the spirit this world has NEVER SEEN BEFORE!
However, if we choose to ignore the truths the Lord is bringing to light; I fully believe I experienced in my dreams a small taste of the persecution and destruction that will occur once God removes His hand of protection from us.
Just as I know God most unexpectedly hit me with this bullet of truth, I believe God has a bullet for everyone.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
"We Are All Sinners"
Dear Homosexual or Gay Rights Activist :
Despite what some misguided christians have told you; God does NOT hate you! God does hate the sin but he LOVES the sinner...each and every one of us. Homosexuality is not the only sin he hates. (So don't feel singled out.) There are "seven deadly sins." God also hates idolatry ("Putting anyone or thing before God.") For example ; Instead of focusing our affection and desires on Him, His ways, His purposes, His will for our life, and his lost children; we instead place our affection and desires on that next promotion, the well deserved raise, the almighty dollar, and of course, accumulating more material possessions!
Lets face it, we are all guilty of that. Who among us would drop everything' including our job, career, paycheck, home, and possesions to follow God"s Will for our lives? Anyone? True Christianity is much harder lived than spoken. His Will for our lives looks much different than the rat race we currently find ourselves in! If we were really in God's Will for our lives, we would have a peace and happiness that surpases anything we can imagine! We would be living a purpose driven life! We all have an emptiness or void that we attempt to fill with sexual pleasure, drugs, alcohol, and social acceptance. The problem is that God created us with that void that only He can fill. This way we could recognize our need for hIm. God also gave us freedom of choice in the hopes we would choose Him! Instead we fill our lives with empty pleasures that leave a bitter taste that contribute to the walls we divide ourselves with, casting judgement, hate speech, and sin.
Just like a parent loves their child no matter what they do, God loves us despite our sin! UNLESS WE decide together that enough is enough and we want a taste of the life God has for us: living in peace and harmony despite our differences, we will continue to live divided. Remember that we are all in this together...we are all sinners....in need of a savior!
Dear Homosexual or Gay Rights Activist :
Despite what some misguided christians have told you; God does NOT hate you! God does hate the sin but he LOVES the sinner...each and every one of us. Homosexuality is not the only sin he hates. (So don't feel singled out.) There are "seven deadly sins." God also hates idolatry ("Putting anyone or thing before God.") For example ; Instead of focusing our affection and desires on Him, His ways, His purposes, His will for our life, and his lost children; we instead place our affection and desires on that next promotion, the well deserved raise, the almighty dollar, and of course, accumulating more material possessions!
Lets face it, we are all guilty of that. Who among us would drop everything' including our job, career, paycheck, home, and possesions to follow God"s Will for our lives? Anyone? True Christianity is much harder lived than spoken. His Will for our lives looks much different than the rat race we currently find ourselves in! If we were really in God's Will for our lives, we would have a peace and happiness that surpases anything we can imagine! We would be living a purpose driven life! We all have an emptiness or void that we attempt to fill with sexual pleasure, drugs, alcohol, and social acceptance. The problem is that God created us with that void that only He can fill. This way we could recognize our need for hIm. God also gave us freedom of choice in the hopes we would choose Him! Instead we fill our lives with empty pleasures that leave a bitter taste that contribute to the walls we divide ourselves with, casting judgement, hate speech, and sin.
Just like a parent loves their child no matter what they do, God loves us despite our sin! UNLESS WE decide together that enough is enough and we want a taste of the life God has for us: living in peace and harmony despite our differences, we will continue to live divided. Remember that we are all in this together...we are all sinners....in need of a savior!
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