Category: Christians exploding through the world

Your Kingdom Above All Else |Prayer Series + Life Series

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Gospel of Matthew 6:33
  • What better way for me to start this year by doing something with prayer.
  • Praying intentionally requires us to get rid of all the white noise around us.
  • What is white noise?

  • Anything that keeps us from concentrating and giving our full attention to the LORD.

  • I am talking about your:
  • Cell phones
  • Radios
  • TV’s
  • Video games
  • Significant other
  • Family
  • Kids
  • Sports
  • Food
  • Drinks
  • These are just a few of our favorite things that need to be less while we communicate with our Maker.
    I have found that the times I want to get rid of all the above, and more:
  • Someone will call or text me.
  • Or I get a text saying something about this politician or that sports team.
  • I may get a call from someone I haven’t heard in a while.
  • Or, I can all of sudden hear something happening outside.
  • Whatever it is, I have learned to drown out the noise. All that white noise is not good for us. This is not the way were created.

God had something perfectly planned for all of us in the Paradise our forefathers called the Garden.
Yet, we managed to kill a good deal…and before blaming Adam and Eve, I often wonder how we ourselves would do in that place. Walking and talking with God and taking Him for granted.

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    —All this to say—
  • What is your weakness?
  • Whatever it may be, God has it covered.
  • If you feel you can’t sit and pray, stand and pray!
  • If you can’t sit or stand to pray, go for a walk and pray!
  • If you need music to pray, play that funky music.
  • As long as you are not caught up in the action instead of the worship and communication.

Remember, first make God your priority. With Him, in Him and through Him in Your prayers. That’s all he’s ever wanted. Your undivided attention, adoration, and communication…

 

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The Name That Shall not Be Named |JESUS IS LORD!

“saying, “By a charge we commanded you not to teach in this name, and behold, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring upon us the blood of this man.”But Peter and the apostles answering said, “It is necessary to obey God rather than men.” — Peter in Acts chapter 5:28-29

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I was talking to One of the guys in our family who is in full-time ministry along with his wife. He was telling me that the city Council of that city that the church is in, sent a letter telling all Christian churches that they were not to use the name of Jesus anymore in city council prayer meetings..

  • That they would have to generalize the name of God in their prayer. So he said that the senior pastor decided not to go.

  • I disagree 100% with that. As Christians we do not cower because we have the power. As Christians we do not run from fire we run into the fire because like the three young men and the story of Daniel Jesus will hold us and keep us and protect us. We won’t do as the world says — for all to bow down to satanic images and culture; we do not, we cannot.

  • We stand with the name the name that is no longer popular. The name that People want to get rid of. The name that infuriates those that don’t know him personally.
  • What I would’ve done as I would’ve gone in there and said in the name of the Lord of lords, king of kings, the name above all names. In the name that I cannot mention.
  • And his mighty name that I cannot say but one day all will bow down to that Name and that is why I pray in His name.

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—It would behoof all of you not to try to hide His Name that is systematically being deleted. It will be in vain! The Roman Empire tried, they failed. All kingdoms have tried but failed. Don’t make the same mistake as they did. Instead embrace and welcome His name into your lives and into society. Jesus has changed societies for the better.

  • I for one will never stop exclaiming Jesus Name. I don’t care what authorities do or say. They are but a small vapor in existence. Jesus is the Creator of this universe and exists outside of time and space. He is forever.
  • Who do you think I will listen to?!

Need God?

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Steps to Peace With God

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Modern Day Martyrs in Syria & Iraq Part I |Persecuted Christians Series

Persecuted Church Series Part I

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This subject has been weighing heavy on my heart for a few years now. As I see the Christian faith being ripped into chaos, I can’t help but wonder if this is prophecy being fulfilled or do we as Christians have to wait for the Lord a bit longer.
The persecution of Judeo-Christian values is increasing. We hear from our brethren in Syria and Iraq who have been at the forefront of Christian persecution for the sake of their faith. The atrocities being done in the name of a peaceful religion who doesn’t accept other religious points of views would be quite ridiculous if it weren’t happening right before our modern eyes.
Since I have spoken before about our Iraqi and Syrian brothers and sisters in Christ, this is where the Lord led me to begin asking all who read this to start praying with me for the increasing persecution of the Christian church in different parts of the world. I also want to encourage our brethren in Syria and Iraq to stand firm in the faith...

—To the persecuted brethren in Iraq and Syria,

May God’s grace shown through our Lord and Savior Jesus be upon you. There is no other grace and peace in any other name. They may tell you to renounce Jesus the Savior of the world, but you will not shame Him in this way. Because you know that only Jesus can give you this graceful peace and comfort to withstand the enemies fiery darts.

—The Lord Jesus loves you, and we here in America love you too.

Some of us have been praying for all of you. I can’t fathom what you have gone through and don’t wish this upon anyone else. What I do know, is that all of you have been an inspiration and an example of what true faith is. Your faith has stood above reproach. You have made God’s name known to the most vicious of people.

Just like Paul and the saints of old, you have preached Jesus and of His only way. Because He is the Way, the Truth and the Life in this world.
May the Lord bless all of you. May the Lord keep you in His comfort. May the Lord shine His face of glory upon you. May God strengthen you to withstand the deceptions of the enemy whom you in Iraq and Syria have threatened in such a way, that the enemy has sent his demonic drones to try to shut your mouths, no matter the costs.
I pray that you stand firm in the faith. That you look to your Author and Finisher, the Perfecter of our faith. Stand strong in Christ! Do not look to the right or to your left. But focus your gaze on Jesus who will take you out of the fiery trials. Some of you have paid an awful price. You have lost loved ones. But they are not lost! They have been found. Found in the arms of our Savior. He has taken away their pains and wiped away all their tears. They are now resting. They are now waiting. Waiting for you, their loved ones to join them one day.

—Your loved ones are the saints who have been given the honor of standing before our Lord in His throne room. They have been given the white robes and are singing to the Lamb of God, who has given all martyrs restful peace.

Brothers and sisters, you also have this blessed hope. The hope of one day being with Jesus our Savior. Keep running the race that has been set for all of you. Run with faith knowing that He is there with you.

—Preach your faith Knowing that Jesus will give you the words to say. Don’t be afraid! Let me repeat this, don’t be frightened. God is with you, who can be against you!

May the Lord bring His Mighty Spirit to change your countries. May He do the same work and a more excellent work in your countries, so that all those lost in an empty religion which brings doubts, anger, and chaos, will finally see The Light, Jesus Christ who can bring His saving grace and peace to all who ask.
We have not forgotten you, and we will continue praying for your strength.
In Jesus’ mighty Name, I send this! Amen!

***** If you would come along side of us and pray for our Christian brothers and sisters, here are a few links to help you:

Voice of the Martyrs

Open Doors

Billy Graham Ministries

Release International

 

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An Incredible Mosaic of Love |Adoption not Abortion

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In Roman times when a baby was born, the midwives would gently swaddle the newborn and lay the baby right in front of the father. If the father picked the baby up from the floor, he or she was accepted into the family. 

  • On the other hand, if the baby was left on the floor he or she was taken outside for “disposal”.  

Because promiscuity was normal in Roman society, mistrust was common in the family structure. Having babies born in a house with doubting husbands, was a disadvantage. 

A husband with the smallest of inklings that the baby was not his, would instruct his servants to get rid of the baby. It was up to the father to approve of the newborn and accept it into the family. Not a very good way for a baby to come into the world but this was how it was.

In came the new religion of those who called themselves Christians. Ever growing numbers from all walks of life; slaves, masters, free men, and women were coming into a personal relationship with Jesus the Jewish Messiah. 

  • Christians who saw rejected displaced babies would pick them up, take them home and made those infants their very own. 

We have to remember that a great percentage of Romans were slaves and had very few means to provide for their own children. Yet, they would still bring another mouth to feed. The kindness they showed to strangers’ babies would have a huge impact on all Roman Society witnessing these incredible acts of love.

  • We find the same thing happening presently. Where people are “disposing” of their newborns like the Romans did two thousand years ago. 

But the great news is, that Christians are once more stepping up and adopting children fortunate enough to be born and given up, instead of being aborted. Christians are bringing babies into their households. I have, with exceeding joy witnessed this among our circles and see that Christ’s love still reigns. 

  • Even if people think that this world is getting darker, the Light of Christ still has the power to change modern societies with its overwhelming sense of compassion.

God is so amazing, He turns everything that is meant for bad in this world, into good. By Christians fulfilling the love of Jesus and bringing in kids from all over the world, from different ethnicities, they are turning God’s people into an incredible mosaic of love. 

References:

Percentage of slaves in Roman times

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Laughter Is The Best Medicine — So Be Joyful! |Letters to my Kids Series

Letters to my kids:

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Romans 15:13

There will be some great times ahead for you and the rest of the grandkids. I want you to know that even when things get tough for you or your mom and dad, always remember that Jesus loves you and that He will always be there for you. Even when life seems to get you down, God will always give you joy.

  • A wise man once told me that a person of God never stays down, because God always lifts them up from the floor.

I want you and the rest of the kids to know that Poppa and Nana had some incredible times on our journey together. But we also had some tough times. It was in those tough times that we learned more about our Mighty God and held on to his promises more.

  • I want you to do the same thing. Always depend on God guiding you. Always be joyful no matter what life brings you.

Always love your family and family in Christ. They will be there alongside of you because nobody can get through life without Christ and people around them to be there for them. And when those you love need your help, always joyfully lend a hand!

Love you kids & always praying for you!

Poppa

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When You Boo God, I turn You Off |Moral Truths for Election Tuesday 2018

Before reading anything click to watch Bishop EW Jackson’s encouragement to black voters. I encourage every voter to take the same stand. Then please read this post…

As a registered Independent voter, I have a different view of what is going on in the political world without being subjective to one party or the next. I have voted for both party candidates in the past. But more and more, this has changed for me. I can’t or am unable to reconcile the doctrines coming from the Democratic Party anymore. They are anti everything. The overall rhetoric being conveyed from the top down, is simply frightening.

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A lot of Hispanics, Blacks voters, vote because their families voted Democrat. This was my case. Before I was a Christian, I had heard how awful President Reagan was. What I kept hearing from my family and friends made my thoughts who they were.

  • To the point which I am now ashamed of admitting, that I grinned when we heard the President had been shot. This was in high school in the early 80s. How awful, lost and pathetic was I?

Brings me to the point I am making. We are what we hear. The social media and news outlets have a 90% negative reporting on President Trump. Even though he has done what he promised while campaigning. He has brought this country back from economic recession. Not that I am a 100% Trump supporter. He makes me cringe sometimes when he opens his mouth. This is in fact, what America is nowadays…more on that in a future post. Just remember, we elected what America is. Our reflection is who we vote in…

 Compared to what we hear now in Democratic circles, if you were to take what JFK said in his State of The Union’s, he would sound very much like a conservative today…the shift in Democratic philosophy has drastically swung to the far left, almost socialist….I remember how most Democrats booed God in their 2016 convention.

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This divisive crowd booed in 2012, DNC Chair Antonio Villaraigosa, had to ask three times for votes on reinserting references to God, and Jerusulem, back into the Democratic Party platform. Why? Because the Democratic Leadership knew that it had turned off a good percentage of liberal voters in the country. Some Democrats gave so many excuses when these two events happened. Yet, I see something happening that is very disconcerting. This party is becoming alarmingly secular and socialist. When people I know who are Democrats try to explain these events off as no big deal, I will stop them when I hear this and tell them:

  • There was a time in America when someone started a prayer, 99.9% of people would stop everything and show respect for the prayer to God. This did not happen in the prayer/ convocation in 2016 nor did it stop there.

Granted, some people defend the boo’s saying that it was the Bernieites who booed against Hillary’s nomination. But, this is my point. Some adults have become like those unruly-screaming-for-everything-they-don’t-get-kids we all see at stores. The ones the parents look and stand by like victims instead of parents….

  • To the sane Democrats out there, it looks like it’s your responsibility to become the parent who brings back the unruliness of your party. Before it’s too late.

This is the problem I see with the Democratic Party, they have allowed a good percentage of people to dictate and bully their agendas. It’s time for some of my family members who vote Democrat, to really think things through, before automatically voting for their Party. The videos say enough of what is happening. The news media shows off the screamer adult kids who have gotten their way throughout their lives without true parental discipline. Hence, the state we are now in. And hence, my Independence from that Party in decline…and my Independence in voting for what’s morally right, just and will glorify God!

Why vote?

Voter Guide CCCH

Dennis Prager’s Election Voter guide

Election Forum

AFA Guide

 

 

 

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