Materialism, legalism, worldliness.
The manners of the pulpits persistently warn us to be wary of these traps. "Don't let the world pull you in," they warn us, "Don't be judgemental (fill the plate)."
They lie.
But, don't judge. The ministers of deceit have a job to do.
Materialism is everywhere and subtle in its strategy.
Do you have debt? Gotcha. How about your credit rating...do you know your score? Gotcha. Upgrading? Remodeling?
Do you rely on God for the electric bill? or are you on a budget?
What are you going to do when the Father says to give your money to the family on the corner? Argue with Him?
You want the rewards of a life of faith?
Give it all away and watch the Lord replenish ... I dare you!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
And Another Thing...
While I am on a soapbox, let me add one more item:
If there is a church out there wherein a member is going to bed hungry or living in a shelter or suffering from abuse and that congregation has not worked to the limits of their ability to resolve these needs, then that is a failed church.
If you say, we did not know, then further shame on you.
I have grown weary of the endless campaigns for political positions and sniping at the opinions of others while two pews back, one of yours is in pain.
If the churches had done their job, there would be no socialism rampant today.
That's right, Mr. Christian...I blame you!
Repent now and fall on your face before an almighty God!
If there is a church out there wherein a member is going to bed hungry or living in a shelter or suffering from abuse and that congregation has not worked to the limits of their ability to resolve these needs, then that is a failed church.
If you say, we did not know, then further shame on you.
I have grown weary of the endless campaigns for political positions and sniping at the opinions of others while two pews back, one of yours is in pain.
If the churches had done their job, there would be no socialism rampant today.
That's right, Mr. Christian...I blame you!
Repent now and fall on your face before an almighty God!
A Short Word
I will second that!
As if Zeph needed a word from me, but let me shoot out a confirming thought on the last audio.I have been quite uncomfortable with the survivalist meme growing among the underground church - awhile back I told an aquaitance who is building a compound in an isolated area that he was building his and his family's coffins, because the NWO would find them and target them.More importantly, to think you could outlast the world, store enough wheat and weapons, and ride out the tribulation - what a silly notion!If God can protect us from poison and vipers, can He not keep us safe from chemtrails and MSG?It is time we lambs decided to put our whole trust in Christ no matter the outcome.Listen for His voice, let Him tell you what to do. If He says to put in food for the neighbors, then we seem to be able to do that. But, if He says to sell it all and follow Him to Duluth or stay put and wait on Him...well that seems much harder.Hiding in the hills is not faith - we are to be ready to minister and be bold.The time is for prayers for strength and compassion, courage and mercy.With all that most of us have experienced, the coming tribulation will be like old times.Pray for me; I will pray for you!
As if Zeph needed a word from me, but let me shoot out a confirming thought on the last audio.I have been quite uncomfortable with the survivalist meme growing among the underground church - awhile back I told an aquaitance who is building a compound in an isolated area that he was building his and his family's coffins, because the NWO would find them and target them.More importantly, to think you could outlast the world, store enough wheat and weapons, and ride out the tribulation - what a silly notion!If God can protect us from poison and vipers, can He not keep us safe from chemtrails and MSG?It is time we lambs decided to put our whole trust in Christ no matter the outcome.Listen for His voice, let Him tell you what to do. If He says to put in food for the neighbors, then we seem to be able to do that. But, if He says to sell it all and follow Him to Duluth or stay put and wait on Him...well that seems much harder.Hiding in the hills is not faith - we are to be ready to minister and be bold.The time is for prayers for strength and compassion, courage and mercy.With all that most of us have experienced, the coming tribulation will be like old times.Pray for me; I will pray for you!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Sacrifice?!
President-elect Obama says there will need to be sacrifices...what do you think that means?
I just bet there will be - don't you?
I just bet there will be - don't you?
Friday, January 9, 2009
Double-Cross
Just wondering...
What if the New World Order, the Fascist/socialist government structure we all see building around us, is not the real end-game. What if it is a double-cross.
The socialist elitists get their wish and, for all practical purposes, gain world-wide control of the governments and the economics and the disaster beginning now keeps growing and growing and growing and everyone, even the elites figure out the plans have failed.
Then, with every aspect of human life seemingly at the lowest possible point, voila!, up steps a messiah who, with signs and wonders, promises to restore the world to the good old days of prosperity and apparent liberty.
Of course, to begin with, to appease the masses, the old elites are destroyed (some of them anyway), peace reigns, the markets begin to work, and then he springs the trap.
Just thinking...
What if the New World Order, the Fascist/socialist government structure we all see building around us, is not the real end-game. What if it is a double-cross.
The socialist elitists get their wish and, for all practical purposes, gain world-wide control of the governments and the economics and the disaster beginning now keeps growing and growing and growing and everyone, even the elites figure out the plans have failed.
Then, with every aspect of human life seemingly at the lowest possible point, voila!, up steps a messiah who, with signs and wonders, promises to restore the world to the good old days of prosperity and apparent liberty.
Of course, to begin with, to appease the masses, the old elites are destroyed (some of them anyway), peace reigns, the markets begin to work, and then he springs the trap.
Just thinking...
Christ is Life
Sometime, some how, you think the incessant pounding could stop - just a break, a respite. No wonder Paul said that for him death was gain, but living was Christ. He had to be dependent for every breath; Christ had to breathe for him.
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