02/12/25 THE TRUTH IS...

02/12/25 THE TRUTH IS...

The first casualty of war is truth (unless your truth is Jesus). Here is the truth.

Those who trust and follow Jesus will be forgiven of their sins, purified from their Old Man, set free from their spiritual bondage, be conformed to Christ's image, delivered from their evil heart of unbelief, overcome temptation, overcome the world and the flesh and the devil, led into victory, walk in light and love and truth, be more than a conqueror.

We are in a spiritual war, where our weapons are not physical, our enemy is not primarily human, our objective is not temporal. Though our enemy is primarily demonic, we are despised and persecuted by the enemies of the cross, and this attack on the godly is promoted by men in high places. 

Philippians 3:14-21
14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.
16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.
17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.
18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:
19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)
20 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
21 Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. 

2 Timothy 3:12-17
12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

Ephesians 6:10-18
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

2 Corinthians 10:3-5
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

02/12/25 DON'T LOSE FOCUS

02/12/25 DON'T LOSE FOCUS

Whatever else President Trump may or may not not do (good or bad), up to this point he is doing more presidential work protecting US from thieves in D.C., perverts, oppressors, child mutilators, racial and gender and religious discrimination.

He is an active threat to crooked politicians, terrorists, traffickers, international and national enemies, drug dealers, invaders, politically driven justice system, and other destroyers of freedom, faith, family and financial success. Even today we are seeing rats scurry and even attack as their massive fraud and thievery is being exposed and confronted. Don't let the pretense of "social concern" or the facade of a "Progressive Moral High Ground," mislead you into revolting against policies and practices, which should have been in place for generations. What has been living under the rocks is finally being exposed, and removed, "and it ain't pretty."

Still, this is a fallen world headed for an incredibly dark future, not because of an inherently anger driven god, but because of a world that resists and rejects the love of God, Who gave His only begotten Son to save the lost from His just judgement.

It is right to commend the commendable. We should not only be thankful for the positive things we receive (and remember, God is the Giver of every good and perfect gift), but we must use our advantages to draw closer to God, while we have advantages. Use this time to lead your children, to share the Gospel, to follow Christ freely.

The trap of oppression, wickedness and perversion shuts slowly (as it did in our government for over two centuries), and it shuts suddenly (don't forget the rampant evil and sinsanity of the previous Burro-Crat fiasco in D.C.).

Scripture tells us not to trust in horses or chariots or the arm of flesh or human systems or in human heroes. Instead it tells us (time and again) to trust in the Lord
Proverbs 3:5-7 KJV
5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

It might be your last warning, or your last call, or your last opportunity. Don't harden your heart. Humble yourself and turn 180. Now is the accepted time. Today is your day of deliverance.

02/11/25 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE FAVORING WIND

02/11/25 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE FAVORING WIND

I use to turn on the morning news to see how far our renegade government has led us into insanity and wickedness overnight.

Now I tune-in to see what wickedness is being exposed, confronted, and corrected by our new Administration.

God instituted human government for two basic reasons: to protect the law abiding and to punish the lawless.
This makes men responsible to live civil and orderly lives, and it makes government leaders accountable to God for the safety of their people.

When a nation and its government moves away from God, they move away from freedom, law and order, and then wickedness, abuse, oppression and every kind of crime permeates all of society.

This has been happening for a long time in the USA, and in recent years resistance and rejection of God has become bolder and deeper seated.

It was good for men to accept Divine morality as standards for lawful human behavior, in the founding of our country, and it is good when men want to return to Divinely established standards of morality. But when men move away from God and they begin to trust in human wisdom, when men become so enamored with their own accomplishments, and when men lust after power and wealth, and when men view themselves too highly, then certain destruction will follow.

God appoints men to lead nations, but He does not appoint any man to lead the world, until Jesus returns. God will give peace to those who submit to His authority, but chaos and upheaval awaits those who grasp for more than God has intended for them to have.

Our nation was built on freedom of religion (faith). Our government is inherently and officially responsible to provide us this freedom by protecting us against oppression. However, the State does not have Divine authority to impose a belief system on the people. Even a so-called Christian party is not appointed by God to rule a nation. Religious and even spiritual men fail and fall. Men are not to sit in judgment of the Christian faith. God has given the final word concerning His truth in the Bible. Man does not sit in judgment of God's word, God's word is the standard by which we will be judged.

When the State has the power to impose judgment on the beleifs of Christian people, then that particular group of interpreters becomes the high priests of a false religion.

It is one thing for a person or a party to disagree with someone's understanding of a portion of Scripture, it is another issue for a person or party to outlaw differing views. I don't agree with all of the interpretations in the so-called charismatic movement, and I don't agree with all of the interpretations of the Reformed or Calvinistic movements. In fact, I staunchly reject some of their beliefs as heretical. However, I would not require that anyone believe what I believe, either by social pressure or by government decree. I would like for all others to agree with me on Biblical issues that I consider to be fundamental, but I do not mind that others disagree with me. We should be allowed to believe differently, so long as it does not violate God given standards of justice and civility. God allows a person to be wrong in this life, but ultimately He will judge us all for our thoughts, words and deeds.

This country was founded upon Christian faith and values. The Christian faith is not contrary to the founding principles of our country, but many of the teachings and practices of pagan religion were forbidden in our country, from the time of our founding and including the un-Christian polygamous practices of Mormonism. Biblical Christianity is not the enemy of our country, it is the foundation of our country,

We do have a problem in today's hodgepodge of teachers and beliefs. This is why it is important for us to be free to believe and practice our Biblically based faith without government intrusion. The problem is not only the ignorance of Biblical truth in society, it is the turning away from historic Christian behavior.

This article does not answer questions as much as it stirs up questions. What I am hoping to encourage is for folks to seriously study Biblical, historic Christianity and then believe and behave in a way that is pleasing to the God of the Bible. Truth produces godliness and strength and love.

02/11/25 IT IS NOT ALWAYS EASY

02/11/25 IT IS NOT ALWAYS EASY

I often try to encourage people to either improve their health and physical condition, or to at least maintain their fitness. I also recognize that situations can affect our physical condition, such as injury, sickness, age, or a combination of the three.

There are folks who will not get better until they go to be with the Lord. A restricted life interferes with our activities, relationships, responsibilities and opportunities. For believers there is the added burden of not being able to do the service, the ministries we have been doing in life. Other folks need to understand this and they need to take care in helping the believer deal with their limited abilities.

Being restricted, limited, disabled in one way does not always mean we are unable to adapt. There are other things to do, which are high priority opportunities, such as: more time in prayer; more time to reflect and share your memories, lessons, insights, words of kindness; more time for getting rest and recuperation, without guilt.

At some point you may be totally incapacitated physically. God is still with you. God still has control. God does all things well and all things work together for good to those who love the Lord.

For those who are still well and active, be sensitive, be supportive, be encouraging, be patient, be responsive, be attentive. Remember, when the body is unable to do what it use to do, the mind can still be very active, alert and aware. We treat others with love, kindness, and dignity, whether they are active, disabled or totally unresponsive because it is the Christ-like thing to do. We love others because God loves them. We care for others because it is the Christian thing to do.

Jesus extended love and hope (in His Own time of suffering) to the thief on the cross. We should be ready to extend ourselves for the suffering and the weak and certainly available to those who have spent their lives caring for us and others.

02/10/25 GIVE IT YOUR BEST

02/10/25 GIVE IT YOUR BEST

I went 4 months without working out. I did a little bit of walking exercise and a few kayak trips and very occasional free hand movements, but my strength and conditioning went down hill. I was having some physical issues at the time.

Praise the Lord, I resumed a very low level routine this past weekend. I am feeling better and hope to see some really good changes.

I only post this to encourage other folks who may have suffered a set back or a lay-off. Not everyone can do what they want to do, and we have to adjust our thinking as well as our actions. This can happen to anyone, at any age. But I encourage folks to do what they can, while they can. Choosing to be debilitated will increase the debilitation.

I love y'all. It is rough going through a physical ailment, or getting old, or suffering an injury. But don't let negativity or laziness or past failures or present burdens keep you down.

02/10/25 BASIC STRUCTURE

02/10/25 BASIC STRUCTURE

Here is how it should work.

All Christians should be telling the good news to other people. We hope they will receive Christ as Savior.

All Christians should share the value of their church relationship with other people and invite them to come and see for themselves.
We hope they will want to be part of our saved, loving fellowship.

Pastor preaches and teaches the truth clearly, lovingly, unapologetically.
He calls folks to salvation, holiness of heart and life, establishing and building them up and sending them out to do the will and work of God.

He invites visitors to come back.
He offers to meet with them and their family, answering their questions about salvation, the Bible, and that local church.

The believer who "brought" the visitor should follow-up and take steps to encourage their friend to come out to other services, Bible classes, fellowships, and activities.

Everyone needs to be saved, and every new believer needs to be part of a strong, spiritual church family.

We each have our opportunities and responsibilities in leading other people into a meaningful Christian life.

02/08/25 BAD NEWS IS STILL NEWS

02/08/25 BAD NEWS IS STILL NEWS

I don't like reporting the dark side of life. I am not a gloom-sayer or a dooms-dayer. I am a truth conveyor. I tell the truth, even when it is unpleasant and even when I know some folks will attack me for saying it.

I have been warning folks that "the ride is about to get really bumpy," but the half has not been told. 

The Bible says the wickedness of the world in the last days will be like it was in the days of Noah. It appears that those days may be in our near future. And remember, though the judgement of God was a long time coming, when it did come, it came suddenly, and without escape.

When the bottom does "drop out" for America, it will seem like the flood in Noah's day. Total upheaval in politics, health, crime, perversion, violence, hatred. Though Christians will not be here during the Tribulation, the pre-Tribulation world will be worse than we can imagine. Ask Christians who came under the demonic rule of Nero, Decius and Diocletian. During those persecutions there was a dramatic rise in cultic belief and behavior. Don't be surprised at the rise of false prophets, false teachers in our day. And don't forget, the Edicts of Serdica and Milan which supposedly were intended to end persecution of Christians led to a State religion following the rule pagan Constantine, which has been more destructive to Christianity than persecution.

Also consider the Christians who lived under persecution from the Roman Catholic religion, the Zoroastrians, the Muslims, the Communist (such as Russia, China), the Ottoman Empire and the barbaric regimes of Idi Amin, Kim Jong Un, Mao Zedong, Stalin.

Don't be lulled or deceived into popular, cultural, State Christianity. Abandon man-made and man-centered, watered down faith. True salvation is miraculous, free, costly, transforming, empowering.
The present political environment is enticing folks to trust in a man rather than trusting in the God/Man, Jesus Christ. Today's "Christian" is less likely to be a vital, active part of a local church. This is dangerous for them. God's plan and His revelation in the New Testament is a community of believers who are committed and submitted to one another, working as one body. New Testament Christianity is not a Lone Ranger or Lone Wolf religion. Be Biblical. Your own spiritual well being and need of a lost world demands Biblical discipleship. We are not allowed to re-frame, re-interpret, redesign God's plan for the present age.

It is difficult to find a truly Biblical local church in today's sinning religion atmosphere. But it is also true that people do not want to submit to Biblical authority, as the Bible says, it is found in pastors and fellow parishioners.

Jesus only spoke of the Church, by name, a couple of times.
In Matthew 16. He told us that He is the foundation of The Church and that the Church (the unified body of believers) would overcome the gates (the power, the wisdom, the strategy) of hell.
In Matthew 18 He gave us the form of church discipline and authority for local bodies of believers.
But Scripture spoke of the Church by name (mostly the local church) over 100 times in the New Testament.

God's gifts and calling and discipline and mission and offices and officers and authority and message are given to the Church (local churches specifically). There is no Biblical Christianity aside from body of Christ. Our personal need for the local church is always a priority, but especially as things get worse. 

Hebrews 10:24-27
24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.

02/08/25 GOD'S APPOINTED BOUNDARIES

02/08/25 GOD'S APPOINTED BOUNDARIES

White House Faith Office. I have not looked into details, but from the outset, it is a bad move. Protecting and insuring the freedom of Christian faith is the actual, Constitutional and historic responsibility of U.S. Government, but it is beyond the purview of any President to appoint any one office or officer over a national faith.

This is part of what I have been warning folks about concerning a non-Christian going beyond his legitimate authority.

Trump can be used in doing God's will or Satan's will. Christians better be aware that some things will not be God's will.

Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

There is only one Lord over the Church, and He is not headquartered in District of Columbia, Vatican City, Salt Lake City, The Bronx, New York City, London, Mecca, Varanasi, (present day) Jerusalem. Only Jesus is Head of the Church.

As I said, I have not spent time looking into Trump's action (yet), but I know that a Government Faith Office is the wrong direction. Among other problems, no man (much less a woman) should have oversight of a nation's belief system. Keep in mind, such an Office reflects the President's choice, which is never good, (and it will deteriorate rapidly), and it will change with any person who becomes President.

Remember, I have warned about "prayer in school" for the same reason. A Satanist or Muslim or Mary worshipper or Mormon or whoever could be the one leading the children in prayer.

Folks better wake up and come back to Biblical beliefs and behavior... QUICKLY.

02/06/25 SEEK DEEPER WATER

02/06/25 SEEK DEEPER WATER

I post notes, which show up on my Mobile Profile Photo. Yesterday's note was,
"Stay in the channel and you won't run aground."

This is a spiritual truth, not simply a nautical principle.

Sadly, most people, even those who call themselves Christian, are not in the channel (Biblical path of salvation, the will of God).

We should always seek the center of God's will, the deeper life. We will still encounter storms and flotsam (temptation and trials), which we need to avoid, but we will not wreck on hidden shoals, rocks or oyster beds.

God will lead us away from temptation and trials. He will deliver us from evil if we stay in deep waters and watch for spiritual dangers.

02/06/25 DARK DAYS AHEAD

02/06/25 DARK DAYS AHEAD

In case you don't know, worldwide Socialism (embryonic Communism) is born through insurrection. REAL INSURRECTION. Imprisonment and death to opponents, including the average citizen. It is gonna get rough. They mean "war" when they say war.

02/05/25 PURSE STRINGS AND HEART STRINGS

02/05/25 PURSE STRINGS AND HEART STRINGS

"The love of money" explains why preachers and churches don't tell the truth about certain issues.

Many years ago, I was pastor of a church that was reaching the young people of our church members and our community as well as reaching other lost people in our community. In fact, I was being invited to preach at other churches in our community. However, there were church bosses in my congregation who did not like that they could not control my message, and they were determined to get rid of me. They would have liked to voted me out, but they would have needed to convince enough of the members, which would have been a major project. Instead, the church bosses decided to withhold their financial support from the church.

Martha and I were good friends with the general membership, including the treasurer and his family. He and his family appreciated my ministry and my focus on children and young people. However, he invited me and Martha to come over to his house one evening. This was not unusual, since we were actually friends. I knew the church bosses were wanting to get rid of me, but I was not getting into a personal squabble with them. I just kept doing what a loving, honest, Bible preaching pastor was suppose to do. The night we visited with the treasurer and his family, it was obvious something was bothering him. He started the evening conversation by saying how much he and his wife, and other members appreciated my ministry, but then he said the church had a major problem. He told me that the church bosses were withholding financial support until I was gone. He pointed out that he, along with others were agreed that their church could not make it without the finances of the church bosses, therefore he knew that I would have to leave. The leaders of that church were willing to get rid of a Bible preacher, who loved them and their families, because they were afraid of losing money. It was not because of doctrinal, moral, personal reasons, but because people would rather have the money of the church bosses than to trust and obey God.
I have seen church leaders coddle parishioners because they were political leaders, school board leaders, business leaders, financial leaders, to the extent that they muted the message of God's word from their pulpit and put the spiritual well being of their children on the altar of sacrifice for money and prestige.

And, I have seen pastors mute themselves and God's message for fear of offending church bosses, financial supporters, social, political and civic leaders.

You better be part of a local body of believers who love God and His word more than they love the applause of men, more than they love the benefits of the privileged class, more than they love the money that runs their church.

There are sell-outs who will sacrifice you and your children for the support and favor of the selfish class. Be careful.

02/05/25 A LINGERING LIE

02/05/25 A LINGERING LIE

I came along at a time when society (and Christendom) said you should not mix religion (meaning Christ, the Bible, salvation, Christianity) and the State.

That was a lie of Satan, which blinded millions of American church goers; and you see where that took us as a nation.

Over time, the State took advantage of that lie and told churches that they would be taxed if the church addressed political issues. Because of the love of money and fear of social disdain, most churches and ministries muted the message of God.

You cannot read the Bible and believe its message if you disassociate issues, which address political, governmental, social issues.

Of course, the devil has deceived various people in various ways.

Some folks think that humans have no choice in their salvation.
Some folks think that sin does not separate us from God.
Some folks think that God does not separate us from sin.
Some folk think that Christians are not able to resist all temptation.
Some folks think that believers cannot be delivered from all sin in this present evil world.
Some folks think that believers cannot be cleansed from all sin in this present evil world.
Some folks think that God's salvation does not make a trusting believer pure, righteous or holy.

In other words, some folks do not believe the Bible on clear and repeated truths of salvation.

Therefore it is not surprising that folks believe pastors (preachers) should not address social, governmental or political issues.

Any message or messenger that refuses to address these issues is not giving an honest presentation of the word of God or the salvation of God.

02/05/25 STAND UP

02/05/25 STAND UP

The following is a song written by folks in our church in the 1980s. It reflects my preaching that Jesus Christ is the only Head and Lord over the Church.

It is not a call to carnal warfare or anarchy.
It is a call for Christians to stand firm in the faith by following Christ rather than submit to godless anarchy (which pretends to be legitimate government).

It was not a call to bullets or ballots, but a call to Biblical faith and obedience to God, rather than men.

Too bad more people did not hear this call. It might have kept their children from selling out to the Socialistic, Humanistic, DEI, Woke and Cancel Culture lies that have damned millions of Americans.

People scoffed and opposed me and the people of our church for our "radical" stance in those days. But we suffered far less losses than those who sacrificed their chilfren on the altar of Molech.

The attack on faith, family, freedom is not over, and is not on the verge of being over. We may not see our country come back to Jesus, but for those who mean business with God, it is time to get out of bed with the devil, and make it clear to the State and society, WE AIN'T GONNA TAKE NO STUFF.

If your preacher or your church is not taking a stand against the attacks on Biblical faith and against the Lordship of Christ, it is time for you to take yourself out of darkness and align with the light of Biblical discipleship.

1
Abortion's going wild. It's baby genocide.
They say it's a matter of choice, you gotta see it from the mother's side.
But murder is oh so easy, and giving birth is rough.
Well, little tiny babies ain't got no choice, so we ain't gonna take no stuff. 

Ch.
We ain't takin' no stuff from the devil.
We ain't takin' no stuff from the world.
We ain't takin' no stuff from the Humanistic legislators,
Tryin' to tell the church what to do.
Though we will not see the kingdom 'till the King comes back Himself,
As long as we're here, we'll say it loud and clear,
WE AIN'T GONNA TAKE NO STUFF.

2
The State is taking the churches for everything that it can.
They're trying to control our children. It's time we took a stand.
They talk about separation, I think I've heard enough!
Better get the State out of the Church,
'Cause we ain't gonna take no stuff.

Ch.
We ain't takin' no stuff from the devil.
We ain't takin' no stuff from the world.
We ain't takin' no stuff from the Humanistic educators,
Teaching lies to our boys and girls.
Though we will not see the kingdom 'till the Ling comes back Himself,
As long as we're here, we'll say it loud and clear,
WE AIN'T GONNA TAKE NO STUFF.

3
Issues all around us, ignoring them, we sleep.
It's time for the Church to wake up and stand up on its feet.
It's time to raise our voices, it's time that we got tough.
Church of Jesus, gotta be resolved:
We ain't gonna take no stuff.

Ch.
We ain't takin' no stuff from the devil.
We ain't takin' no stuff from the world.
We ain't takin' no stuff from the Humanistic legislators,
Tryin' to tell the church what to do.
Though we will not see the kingdom 'till the Ling comes back Himself,
As long as we're here, we'll say it loud and clear,
WE AIN'T GONNA TAKE NO STUFF.

02/05/25 PRINCE OF PEACE

02/05/25 PRINCE OF PEACE

Don't be sucked in. There will be no real peace without the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ.

02/05/25 WISE SURRENDER

02/05/25 WISE SURRENDER

Deliverance comes by surrendering to God. Man-made "deliverance" comes by force, but does not deliver from sinful disposition or sinful behavior, therefore it is not true deliverance. 

We will not see the kingdom 'till the King comes back...

02/05/25 HEED THE "GOD STOPS"

02/05/25 HEED THE "GOD STOPS"

WE NEED TO HEED THE "GOD STOPS" IN LIFE
(I added this short video to underline my message in this article)

Individuals, societies, and nations have plunged into eternal torment by ignoring the STOPS, which God has placed in the road.

As folks chase after worldly and sinful pleasures, God warns them to STOP, while offering them the ability through His miraculous gift of deliverance.

But men choose to follow their own desires instead. They cling to and pursue wealth, promiscuity, deception, hatred, jealousy, pride, greed, idolatry, self-satisfaction, and self-promotion. They choose not to STOP, but rather to continue in their rebellion.

The depths of degradation are far worse than we comprehend.
The depravity of man during the days of Noah are stated to have been, "all of the thoughts of man were evil continuously."
Concerning man's capacity for evil in the early days of Babel, God said that the people had become unified in their evil imaginings, and their evil actions would be unbounded. There have been exceptionally evil societies that God has destroyed through"natural phenomena" and also through the violence of other evil men. Sometimes the evil is displayed in the grossest of sexual perversion, the vilest abuse and violation of children, sometimes it is the trafficking of women and children, sometimes it is the enslavement and debauchery of addictions, sometimes it is unfettered violence, sometimes it is heartless oppression, sometimes it is government gone awry.

Wickedness and the consequences of wickedness happen because people do not yield, submit to the STOPS that God sets before them. America, as a nation and as small communities, has been rushing over the STOPS and mocking God and His people for such "old fashioned" ideas.

America may have a moment of seeming remorse, but it is going to go back to the pigsty, sooner than later. However, we as individuals, can still heed the STOPS before we have lost everything.

BTW, God not only gives us the STOPS, He provides the option and the ability to obey. It is called salvation and it is miraculous. We can't get anyone else to turn to God, but we must make certain that we turn to God and turn our entire life over to God.

Seek out a preacher that tells you that there are DO's and DON'T's in the Christian life and there are STOPS and GO's. God will enable you to keep His commandments and do the things that are pleasing in His sight.

Colossians 1:9-14
9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:
13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

Hebrews 13:20-21
20 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,
21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

02/04/25 SUBMISSION REQUIRED OF ALL

02/04/25 SUBMISSION REQUIRED OF ALL

I appreciate our President, who supports, promotes and defends American values, which are based on Biblical principles.

I don't want my President to bow or yield to foreign authorities.

But we should always be concerned when our President or Vice President does not yield and bow to the authority of the God of the Bible, especially when the defiance is public and repeated.

It is no small thing when Trump or Vance uses crude or profane language. Remember, Trump was confronted and he acknowledge the counsel given to him by Franklin Graham, concerning his use of profanity. Trump and Vance know the truth, but since they are not Christians they are not submissive to God's rule. Yes, I know there are other examples of spiritual emptiness on their part, but this is constant and deliberate public and official behavior.

Sadly, most people view the use of foul language to be trivial, to the point they argue for it being used, even by supposed "cussing preachers," in spite of what God's word says. Remember, it is not how abhorrent the sin is to society, if it is sin, it is rebellion against God. We will be be judged for our thoughts, words and deeds. This is why we must walk in the light God gives us if we want to be cleansed from all sin.

I hope both the President and Vice President come to salvation. But while God is using Trump for government (and freedom) purposes, we need to take advantage of the opportunities, for our own spiritual well-being and the purpose of reaching the lost for Christ. Don't be a stumbling block, be a stepping stone.

02/04/25 FINDING THE RIGHT ONE

02/04/25 FINDING THE RIGHT ONE

The best way to find the right person, the best person for you, is for you to be the best person, the right person you should be.

This is when you are thinking the most clearly.
This is when you have the strongest resolve.
This is when your decisions are more reasonable than emotional.

Being at your best will make you more attractive to the right person.
Being at your best is not an overnight makeover.
It is the result of a consistent and persistent life of trusting and obeying God.
It is the development of character as well as behavior.

Your choice for a life partner not only determines your future state of mind and well being, it determines the future well being of your mate, your children and other family members.

Live as close to Christ as you can.
Be as Biblical and as faithful as you can be.
Require at least the same spiritual and Biblical standards and qualities of the other person, which you have in your own life.
Require the same doctrinal and church commitments, which you have in your life.
Seek God's leading before and during your relationship.
Take your time. Don't rush and don't be rushed.
Seek and prayerfully consider counsel.

A lot goes into the making of a good marriage, because it is the most important choice you will ever make, next to you salvation. And your choice for marriage will impact your walk with God more than you can imagine.

2 Corinthians 6:14-16
14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

02/02/25 CHOOSE GOD'S CHOICES

02/02/25 CHOOSE GOD'S CHOICES

There are several reasons that "SHE" does not meet God's qualifications to be a Bishop. (Biblically, a Bishop is a pastor or Elder in a local church, not the head of a group of churches). Qualifications include moral, spiritual and personal attributes. Besides, no Christian pastor, bishop, leader in the New Testament would espouse the false doctrines and heresies that are promoted by present day charlatans like the pretender to the faith, pictured here. Nor would a Christian leader receive personal exaltation from fellow believers or wear supposed, "holy vestments".

All saved people are priests of God, but there is only One High Priest, Jesus. Though God appoints men (males), to the office of pastor, (elder, bishop, shepherd) to lead local churches, they see themselves as servants, not masters, to other believers. Certainly no Christian female would exercise authority over a man.

New Testament Pastors (Elders, Bishops, Shepherds), are not to be confused with those who lord it over other believers. The position of "ruler" in Biblical, Christian ministry is that of leading and serving the local church. They have the responsibility to teach the word of God, perfect the believers, manage the local congregation by keeping order and unity, and exercising church discipline on those who have sin in their lives.

02/01/25 GETTING LOST

02/01/25 GETTING LOST

When brother Wade and I go kayaking, we often split up for part of our trip. We did that yesterday.

I kayaked into a canal that kept getting narrower and shallower. I knew low tide was coming, therefore I started getting concerned that I might run out of water. If it was along a shoreline I could have gone ashore and walked to safety but in miles of a marshy, labyrinth of pluff-mud canals, I could have ended up in trouble.

I eventually decided to find enough water to get out. It was like a race against time, not knowing if I would choose the right canals. I kept looking for brother Wade, but he too was dealing with shallow water, somewhere in the marsh.

Sometimes I would paddle for a while, then turn back because it looked like I may have gone the wrong way. Finally I could see the Bay. That was a relief. I left my marshy maze and headed back to our launch area. I was still looking for brother Wade, and finally saw him after he had paddled back into the Bay.

We went back into the marsh one more time before we returned to our launch area.

It is a bad feeling to get lost, or detained, whether in a wooded area or marsh. It is a great feeling when you find the right path, or find familiar surroundings.

This is true in the spiritual realm as well. Sadly, most people don't realize the danger they are in when they have wandered away from a safe course. Then there are others who are in jeopardy, but don't seriously seek to escape. They get stuck, or spiritual darkness envelopes them and they never find their way out.

We don't have to get into spiritual danger. We have God's word, His Holy Spirit, and His anointed people to lead, counsel and support us.

If you find yourself in a wrong situation, make it your priority to get back into a right relationship with God. (The reason you know you are in trouble is because God is calling you to Himself). Call on Him. He knows where you are and He is able to bring you back to where you belong.

Remember, He seeks the lost, He restores sight, He delivers. He will not save you if you do not believe, confess, repent, and follow.

Don't wait until it is too late. Don't presume on Him to do for you, that which He requires you to do. We are saved by grace through faith, not through presumption.

02/01/25 BE NOT DECEIVED

02/01/25 BE NOT DECEIVED

Don't let the devil blind you to God’s provision for everyone's salvation; or God's deliverance from all sin in this present evil world; or God's requirement for us to believe, repent, confess and follow Jesus.

And NO, it is not Biblical, therefore it is not reasonable to believe that God unilaterally and unconditionally elects some people to salvation, while deliberately electing other people to reprobation and damnation. Not only are they condemned for sins the could not resist (because of that god's supposed wisdom) but that same god offers no deliverance for them.

Evangelism does not make sense if we are unable to decide. It is absurd to tell the supposed, Divinely unilaterally, unconditionally reprobated person, to prepare for death. It is also absurd to tell them that Christ did not die for all sinners including them, since the Bible clearly says that He did die for the sins of the whole world.

Stop believing in the god of sinning religion.