Texas Pledge

I am so pleased and proud that a supreme court judge ruled on Friday that the word GOD was to remain in the Texas Pledge Of Allegiance. I know God is smiling down on this decision!

xoxoxo,
Regina

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Atheism versus Christianity

A question about Atheism versus Christianity. In order to ask the question I must first define Atheism and Christianity. Definition of Atheism: 1. the doctrine or belief that there is no God. 2. disbelief in the existence of a supreme being or beings. Definition of Christianity: 1. a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior. Now both of these definitions contain the term belief (something believed; an opinion or conviction confidence in the truth or existence of something not immediately susceptible to rigorous proof: a statement unworthy of belief, confidence; faith; trust). Here is the question; how can anyone prove the existence of God or disprove the existence of God? It is faith either way. Atheist try to disprove the unprovable through their belief and True Christians just believe that God does exist. Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. If Atheist believe God does not exist, why try to disprove His existence? If Christians believe God does exist, why try and prove His existence? It is based upon faith! A known Atheist once made this statement about Christianity; “If Christians truly believe that there is a God and the consequence for not putting faith in Him(Jesus Christ) will lead you to Hell, it is Immoral for Christians not to Evangelize the World!” Still the question is how can an Atheist attack something they say does not exist? Does not a person have to believe, either for or against, in order to have a belief or faith? Just something to think about.

Is there a spirit of deceit at work in our country?

Great day, is it just me or is there a spirit of deceit at work in our country. There are so many lies being told by our National leaders that we the people are numb and do not know the truth anymore. The Bible addresses this issue that we face. 2Thessilonians 2:9-12 The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders, and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness. Remember we wrestle not against flesh and blood (people) but against principalities and powers in the heavenly realms; we wrestle with Satan who is the father of lies! The only way to understand the Truth and to know the Truth is Jesus. "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Jesus also said you will know the Truth and Truth will set you free! My dear reader, the Bible is the only source of Truth. Listen to the truth about this book. This book contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of life, the doom of sinners, the happiness of believers. Read it to be wise! Believe it to be safe. Practice it to be Holy. It gives light to direct you, food to support you and comfort to cheer you. It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet. Read it slowly, frequently, prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, a river of pleasure. The Bible sets forth two things- the Cross and the Throne. The Old Testament points toward the Cross. The Gospel tells the story of the Cross. The Epistles point toward the Throne. The Revelation tells the story of the Throne. The Old Testament tells us what sin leads to and ends with the words; “Lest I come and smite the Earth with a curse.” Malachi 4:6. The New Testament shows the way out of sin and ends thus : “The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.” Revelation 22:31. The Bible is the greatest of all books: to study it is the noblest of all pursuits; to understand it, the highest of all goals. - Charles C. Ryrie

The Power of Prayer!

THE ministry of prayer has been the peculiar distinction of all of God’s saints. This has been the secret of their power. The energy and the soul of their work has been the closet. The need of help outside of man being so great, man’s natural inability to always judge kindly, justly, and truly, and to act the Golden Rule, so prayer is enjoined by Christ to enable man to act in all these things according to the Divine will. By prayer, the ability is secured to feel the law of love, to speak according to the law of love, and to do everything in harmony with the law of love. God can help us. God is a Father. We need God’s good things to help us to “do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly before God.” We need Divine aid to act brotherly, wisely, and nobly, and to judge truly, and charitably. God’s help to do all these things in God’s way is secured by prayer. “Ask, and ye shall receive; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” In the marvellous output of Christian graces and duties, the result of giving ourselves wholly to God, recorded in the twelfth chapter of Romans, we have the words, “Continuing instant in prayer,” preceded by “rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation,” followed by, “Distributing to the necessity of the saints, given to hospitality.” Paul thus writes as if these rich and rare graces and unselfish duties, so sweet, bright, generous, and unselfish, had for their center and source the ability to pray. This is the same word which is used of the prayer of the disciples which ushered in Pentecost with all of its rich and glorious blessings of the Holy Spirit. In Colossians, Paul presses the word into the service of prayer again, “Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving.” The word in its background and root means strong, the ability to stay, and persevere steadfast, to hold fast and firm, to give constant attention to. In Acts, chapter six, it is translated, “Give ourselves continually to prayer.” There is in it constancy, courage, unfainting perseverance. It means giving such marked attention to, and such deep concern to a thing, as will make it conspicuous and controlling. This is an advance in demand on “continue.” Prayer is to be incessant, without intermission, assiduously, no check in desire, in spirit or in act, the spirit and the life always in the attitude of prayer. The knees may not always be bended, the lips may not always be vocal with words of prayer, but the spirit is always in the act and intercourse of prayer. There ought to be no adjustment of life or spirit for closet hours. The closet spirit should sweetly rule and adjust all times and occasions. Our activities and work should be performed in the same spirit which makes our devotion and which makes our closet time sacred. “Without intermission, incessantly, assiduously,” describes an opulence, and energy, and unabated and ceaseless strength and fulness of effort; like the full and exhaustless and spontaneous flow of an artesian stream. Touch the man of God who thus understands prayer, at any point, at any time, and a full current of prayer is seen flowing from him. But all these untold benefits, of which the Holy Spirit is made to us the conveyor, go back in their disposition and results to prayer. Not on a little process and a mere performance of prayer is the coming of the Holy Spirit and of His great grace conditioned, but on prayer set on fire, by an unquenchable desire, with such a sense of need as cannot be denied, with a fixed determination which will not let go, and which will never faint till it wins the greatest good and gets the best and last blessing God has in store for us. The First Christ, Jesus, our Great High Priest, forever blessed and adored be His Name, was a gracious Comforter, a faithful Guide, a gifted Teacher, a fearless Advocate, a devoted Friend, and an all powerful Intercessor. The other, “another Comforter,” the Holy Spirit, comes into all these blessed relations of fellowship, authority and aid, with all the tenderness, sweetness, fulness and efficiency of the First Christ. So get right with Jesus Christ by repenting and trusting in His death and Resurrection. Then you will be able to truly tap into this bounty of Power and change the world around you!

How many will you recieve?

5 Crowns for Faithful Believers


1). 2Timothy 4:8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-- and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

2). James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

3). 1Peter 5:4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

4). 1Corinthians 9:25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.

5). Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends!


All the Crowns that the believers receive will be cast down at the foot of Jesus as an act of worship! Jesus alone is Worthy of Praise, Glory and Honor! Revelation 4:9-11 Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives for ever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne, and worship him who lives for ever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say: "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being."