The Color of Skin or The Content of Character?

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Revelations 2:29 (King James Version)
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Revelations 3:6 (King James Version)
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Revelation 3:13 (King James Version)
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Revelation 3:22 (King James Version)
3-5You're going to find that there will be times when people will have no stomach for solid teaching, but will fill up on spiritual junk food—catchy opinions that tickle their fancy. They'll turn their backs on truth and chase mirages. But you—keep your eye on what you're doing; accept the hard times along with the good; keep the Message alive; do a thorough job as God's servant. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 (The Message)

I pray that you all are well in the will of God on this beautiful morning. I won't take up too much of your time because I have a powerful lengthy article for you to read. Please stay prayed up, especially leading up to this election.

As we await our next leader for oval office, let us keep these things in mind.

1. Change will continue to come as Jesus' return draws nearer each day. Remember the change of prayer & the power of the wood (paddles) being removed from the schools and the change of parents not being able to properly discipline their children. We must make sure that we are sensitive to the Holy Spirit of God and not be swayed by color/racism. (1 Corinthians 3:18 & 1 John 1:8)

2. Change will effect those who are not heeding to the Word of God, and are putting all, most or some of their trust in either McCain or Obama. (Matthew 24:24-25)

3. Make no mistake about it, change will bring persecution of Christian to America like we've never seen before. Are you ready? Where do you stand in your faith in Christ? (Romans 8:38-39)

I pray that we all make to righteous decision this election through "HEAVENLY DIVINE" consultation and not on impulse/ feelings. I don't want to give this article away but let me share with you what a mighty man of God in my life shared with an email group that I have graciously been apart of.

"A strong, smart, and worthwhile writing, MBE. I've instructed TLCF that, whatever happens November 4th, our mission as joint-hears of Jesus Christ has not been changed, or even necessarily enhanced by the next person who occupies the oval office. Our challenge is to be who we always were, and embrace the responsibility given to us in this scripture:

1 Peter 2:13-17, Holy Bible, New Living Translation 13 Respecting People in Authority For the Lord's sake, respect all human authority—whether the king as head of state, 14 or the officials he has appointed. For the king has sent them to punish those who do wrong and to honor those who do right. 15 It is God's will that your honorable lives should silence those ignorant people who make foolish accusations against you. 16 For you are free, yet you are God's slaves, so don't use your freedom as an excuse to do evil. 17 Respect everyone, and love your Christian brothers and sisters. Fear God, and respect the king.

MBE (and folks), our next "king" just might be Mr. Obama. Or, it might be Mr. McCain. In any case, are you readying yourselves to respect and pray for the "king?" In the voting booth, I will vote my conscience. My conscience doesn't necessarily line up with the wave of the masses (neither Barrack nor John have moved me), but I would never, ever betray conscious authority to go "surfing" with the crowd! After my wife & I step out of the voting booth (we're voting early), we will continue to prepare our hearts & minds with 1 Peter 2:13-17 and Romans 13.

And, no, MBE. Your title was not offensive to me, as I understood exactly the meaning of your assertion. In short, our God is not "dumber" than Obama, and only He is in control and, regardless of the outcome next Tuesday, the whole world will see Him show up in a splendid and definite way."

In His grip,
Pastor R.C. Hall
www.TrueLightSA.com

With that said, I pray that we allow God to use us in a humble way. And no matter who is our president, we are to respect people who are in authority. Being good citizens in America and this world for Christ, without compromising His Word for selfish gain. Enjoy this brother's article and please do not be biased because of his Pentecostal/COGIC background. This brother preaches Christ and Him crucified...that's good enough for me. Be blessed by this article and on this day and know that Jesus loves you and I love you all too.


To view the article Vote Black? by Elder G. Craige Lewis of EX Ministries go to http://gcraige.blogspot.com

True Repentance: My Personal Testimony

2And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 3:2 (King James Version)

I pray that you all are well in the will of the Lord on this beautiful day He has created. Some have wondered how have I been or have I fallen away from the faith. No. I am fine…just busy supporting my family, dealing (dealt) with mental struggles in my walk with Christ and realizing that I have been bucking the authority of my shepherd and getting it right…that’s all!

To pick up on my journal, I cannot move on with any other topic until I fulfill the Lord’s will and repent before God for disobeying Him, against His Word and against the man of God that He has placed over me. This has been going on in the body of Christ for many years (including the biblical times) and only the true believers in Christ will make it right and stop the spiritual bleeding of disobeying God by bucking the authority of our shepherds. Now I am not talking about those from some of the the small & mega churches who are misleading their people and full of getting money & fame. I am talking about true pastors who cry at night because their people (flock) are digging themselves an early grave by not listening to the man of God, of whom God speaks through. This is going to be good, because true repentance is needed. (I had to clarifying the original journal concerning the mega churches and I am not stating that all mega churches mislead their people nor do I blame all mega churches and pastors of only wanting money and fame. Some small churches are included in this as well. Everyone should be comfortable now.)

I apologize to my shepherded and bishop, Dr. Billy Johns for all the eights years of this ministry I have not truly trusted his guidance nor his authority. There have been certain things in my walk with Christ that I have not agreed with, but truly having the life of the disciples revealed to me from God’s Word, open my eyes to where I was going in my walk with Christ. When the disciples doubted God, they suffered nervous breakdowns, became unsure of their own thoughts and purpose, rode on their own beliefs (which led nowhere) and lied when approached with challenges that tested their faith in Jesus. This has been my life for eight years…I would not agree with certain things that were said and I began to challenge God’s decision concerning my pastor, my bishop. Was I saying these things? No. But my actions stated differently. One of the many things God has shown me in this is when you do not heed the warnings of your shepherd and you go against the grain, it can cause some severe even deadly consequences…you’re not respecting God’s authority. This can’t be the case all the time can it? Well if someone lies every now and then aren’t they still a liar? If someone steals and kills every now and then aren’t they still a thief and murderer? Let’s move on.

I apologize to my wife, Mary McGarity, for all the troubled times I have given her during these seven and a half years of marriage. Have I beaten her, called her out of her name, committed adultery, etc.? No. But not being the true and consistent godly husband that God has called me to be...I have not. I have not been completely supportive of her talents and gifts and baby I am sorry. I love you with all of my heart and you are the apple of my eye, the peaches in my pie, the cookies in my crème and always the girl of my dreams. I thank God for you and thank you for putting up with me.

Am I downtrodden and depressed from all that I have gone through in this situation? No. I have not been haunted or tormented, neither by my passed nor from demons like some folks have suggested to me. I am free and I truly understand that things will never be the way we want it if it does not line up with God…we must truly seek what His will is for our lives. Speaking of that, I apologize to my elders in the body of Christ as well for not quickly adhering to your wise counsel and acting fast on this matter when God used you to warn me. I apologize and do know that this WILL NOT happen again, I love you all. Oh boy, do you know that when you say stuff like that Satan is going to test you? I say yes, I know that and I also say that I am a child of God…Satan can make things tough (with God’s permission) and man can only hurt my flesh…but God hurts all those plus the spirit & soul. This is true repentance.

28And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; Romans 1:28 (King James Version)

God placed it on my hearts to do this long time ago, but I refused by not doing it. I apologized personally to my shepherd, wife, elders and brothers & sisters in Christ. Taking to the public through email? What for God? For me…true deliverance from rebellion and to encourage some folk to do the same and be free. You see saints of God when I did not complete my required tasks from God; it delayed the blessings from my family, church family and those who I am supposed to impact as well. I could no longer grow in my marriage with my wife. I could no longer bring the Gospel of Christ through Bible studies, my journal through the site God has me building, etc., because of the packed that I made with God before excepting my calling. I will never forget that I requested to God to not allow me to preach, teach or get in front of people if I am not truly obeying His Word to the fullest…AND place unbearable guilt on my heart that will prevent me from doing so. Now understand that I am not talking about sitting down because you fall and repent. I have hurt many people since being saved and I apologize for my faults. I am talking about constantly and consistently living in the sin of rebellion and refusing to get out of it. Saints when you are the only one that see that you are right and everyone else is wrong, it’s time to sit your butt down. Hey I’m straight forward, yes, sit your butt down. This is true repentance for me.

I apologize to for those of you I have let down and disappointed. I will not call names because folk look to see if they got left out. My pastor’s name is the one that matters right now after God and my wife (kids too). Folks, the time is at hand where we either put up or shut up…our faith is being tested now that it ever has before. True repentance is needed in order for God to truly free us from this mess of the world.

I do not want to get into other topics that will ruin God’s work in this journal. I pray that my testimony of repentance is a blessing to all who reads it, and that they will be free of deception from themselves, Satan and others who influence them more than God does. Especially in the time we’re living in now…we do not have time to be stuck on ourselves and the minor problems that we go grow. Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand. Jesus shall return soon…the Sequel is near! Be blessed on this day and know that Jesus loves you and I love you all too. Until the Sequel of Jesus.

The Trojans Horse Religion

WARNING!!!

DUE TO SOME OF THE GRAPHIC SHOWN ON THIS PARTICULAR JOURNAL, PARENTS PLEASE VIEW THIS WITH YOUR CHILD AND EXPLAIN THAT THESE PHOTOS OF ARTISTS ARE AN APOSTASY TOWARDS GOD!!! THIS IS NOT TO DESTROY THE ARTISTS CHARACTER, BUT TO EXPOSE THE DEMONIC INFLUENCES OF THESE ARTISTS AND THERE SUPPORTERS.

5For [although] they hold a form of piety (true religion), they deny and reject and are strangers to the power of it [their conduct belies the genuineness of their profession]. Avoid [all] such people [turn away from them]. 2 Timothy 3:4-5 (Amplified Bible)

I pray all is well with everyone on this beautiful day in the Lord. I also pray that your respected ministries are well in the will of the Most High God. I write on this day because of my soul being vexed and other souls that are hurting and are looking in all the wrong places for the answers to their problems and primarily…looking for the wrong savior. This could go against the grain of certain opinions, but I was a hard head in my secular life, and now a hard head spiritually, for foolishness against God stands in my spirit righteously…including the foolishness I something display. Can you be able to tell on yourself and be honest that you upset God sometimes?

I am very hesitant now days (now that I’m a little older spiritually) about referring certain forms of entertainment and websites to folk. After all, just think about it, if I refer you to a sight and it turns around and harms you and your walk…it’s on me. I say that to say that if the church doesn’t get a hold of the mess that is allowed to be in the church currently…many will fall to their fate because they believed in the lie, but more importantly the blood will be on the church (bishops, pastors, ministers, men, women, lay members, etc.)

6But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take any person from among them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at the watchman's hand. Ezekiel 33:6 (King James Version)

As the world continues to get worse, the church continues to get worse. When I see folk not recognize the enemy and then, without any suspicion (discernment), allow the enemy to infiltrate our youth…I know that their world is definitely coming to an end. I read many demonic quotes from Adolph Hitler, but the most powerful one, I think, takes the cake is this. Hitler stated that “if you give me the music to the nation’s children…I’ll control that nation”. Is this not a powerful statement. Not only has the church adopted the world’s music, but their behaviors as well. How did this happen? It was allowed in. How? The Trojan Horse. No I’m not talking about the condom or the computer virus…well take that back, the Trojan virus does work this way. Churches throughout this world have allowed behaviors, opposing beliefs and rituals to enter into the holy sanctuary of God…AND NO ONE IS SAYING ANYTHING ABOUT!!! Well not many at least. The new age religion is taking over sermons, songs, worship. This is in no way of God and folk should be running for cover.

According to the story, when the Greeks had lain siege to Troy for ten years, without results, they pretended to retreat. They left behind a huge wooden horse, in which a number of Greek heroes, among whom Odysseus, had hidden themselves. The statue horse had 3,000 soldiers in its belly, and 2 spies in its mouth. There is also word that that there were more of them inside the horse. Stay with me people. The spy Sinon convinced the Trojans, despite the warnings of Laocoon, to move the horse inside the city as a war trophy. In the following night, the Greeks left the wooden horse and attacked the unsuspecting and celebrating Trojans, and finally conquered Troy.

Do not be deceived and deluded and misled; God will not allow Himself to be sneered at (scorned, disdained, or mocked by mere pretensions or professions, or by His precepts being set aside.) [He inevitably deludes himself who attempts to delude God.] For whatever a man sows, that and that only is what he will reap. Galatians 6:7 (Amplified Bible)

Saints, this statement is so true. If we are allowed to fall for every piece of word spoken to us…we will be easily deceived. To disobey God’s commands for your life and then escape (or at least attempt to) His divine punishment would be to outwit God, thus, trying to make Him look like the fool He is not. The church today continues to make a mockery of His Word, which entails to trying to make a mockery of Him. Case in point, look at these photos.

These very images that you see are a totally mockery to Jesus Christ. These photos are blasphemous, apostate and our youth are all into it. Ma$e, who would be the pastor at his own church, was groomed by Creflo Dollars and encouraged to go back our into the rap game and win souls because he is ready. Now you continue to have foolishness inside the church more than ever before. What folk don’t seem to realize is that the activity that is going on in the church is quickly preparing the coming of the antichrist. Pastors and bishops getting divorces because they don’t get along or the fire is not there anymore is destroying the lives of folk. Youth rallies, concerts and gatherings are full of music, fun games and food. Then they have an alter call at the end to get young people to except Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior without the Word of God being preached…it’s that Trojan horse religion. The biggest lie that any pastor or youth minister can use is that you can or have to reach the youth of today with music. That’s a lie from the pits of hell and it smells like smoke.

14Nevertheless, I have a few things against you: you have some people there who are clinging to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to set a trap and a stumbling block before the sons of Israel, [to entice them] to eat food that had been sacrificed to idols and to practice lewdness [giving themselves up to sexual vice].

Revelation 2:14 (Amplified Bible)

With this Trojan horse religion, we are not fighting this good fight of faith correctly. We accept anything into the church just as long as someone calls it God. I’ll give you a prime example. This video is from a brother name Coffey (pronounced COFF-AY). This dude remade the nasty and lustful song Umbrella sung by Rihanna and place some pseudo Christian lyrics to it and tried to make it godly. Read these lyrics from the song, then listen to Coffey.

[Rihanna] You have my heart And we'll never be worlds apart May be in magazines But you'll still be my star Baby cause in the dark You can't see shiny cars And that's when you need me there With you I'll always share Because [Chorus] When the sun shines, we’ll shine together Told you I'll be here forever Said I'll always be a friend Took an oath I'ma stick it out till the end Now that it's raining more than ever Know that we'll still have each other You can stand under my umbrella You can stand under my umbrella (Ella ella eh eh eh) Under my umbrella (Ella ella eh eh eh) Under my umbrella (Ella ella eh eh eh) Under my umbrella (Ella ella eh eh eh eh eh eh)

Now Coffey's version

This is truly Trojan horse religion. I fell to mention that Rihanna’s album is called Good Girl Gone Bad, and this is what she is known as. Many of our young girls today are beginning to show these images more and more as time goes by. Let me also add that her Umbrella video is very provocative and explicit. Now if you are person who made this song for the world, why would a supposed Christian bring this song into the body of Christ and dedicate it to God? Because the Bible tells us that the flesh is weak (Matthew 26:41, Mark 14:38). What if someone who gave their life to Christ honestly had sex to this song when they where unsaved and heard Coffey’s version on Godtube? Would they truthfully be thinking about Christ at that moment? I pray they would a cut the mess off. But what if they were in an abusive relationship and this gave them a bad memory of that? This Christ mix version should not have been made….PERIOD!!! The thought of making this song may have been sincere, but I’m leaning on more of the pleasing of the flesh. We can afford to flirt with this of this nature. It has he wrong intent (the original song that is), the wrong spirit and the wrong worship to its god (Satan). I we’re just going to turn it around and make it godly? The blood of the innocent falls on the accuser (Ezekiel 33:6). Don’t get me wrong, not all secular music is bad…BUT MAJORITY OF IS!!! Why cloud our minds with filth that will lure us away from the Lord mentally, physically and evidently spiritually (Philippians 4:8).

Our youth rely on us to give them the truth…their lives depend on it. They want to please, be seen and be heard…basically they are craving attention (there’s some adults like that). But if the parents are not giving it to them, then they’ll just go find it elsewhere…which leads to getting the love and attention from wrong places and people. Then if anything captivates their minds, we’ll except it and allow it in just as long as it does not cause any problems with our own agendas and purpose seeking/purpose driven lives. As long as it makes peace, we’re cool. That’s that Trojan horse religion in a nutshell folks. This is my whole issue with myspace, bebo, etc. It allows our youth to lie to pretend to be something that they are not or that God does not want them to be. Adults are grown and they are going to do what they want to do. But the children have to be protected at all costs. No, we can’t protect them from everything, but much needed and much powerful prayer to the Lord of this age will protect them from things we can’t even see…including Trojan horse spirits that are in the church.

I pray that we continue to fight as this nation and world crumbles right before our very eyes. But do not, I repeat DO NOT stop reaching the lost for Christ just because the world is crumbling. Preach the gospel of Jesus and get them into church. Have the Holy Ghost (Holy Spirit) rain on their hearts and deliver their souls from the grips of hell. Be blessed on this day and know that Jesus loves you and I love you all too. Until the Sequel of Jesus.

Perilous Times Continues to Rise

5Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. Jeremiah 1:5

15But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, 16To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood: Galatians 1:15-16

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Good day to you folks. I pray that all is well with you all on this beautiful day in the Lord. I haven't sent out one of these in coon days (as the country folk would say), but know that I have been fine and well and STILL trusting in the Lord. I write to you all because of some news needs to be spread to inform the body of Christ about the things that are transpiring.

First, on April 4-25-08 there is going to be a "Day of Silence" at majority of the school in America. This organization has been formed by the GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) and the USSA (United States Student Association). The agenda is to push to promote the homosexual and transgender lifestyle in our public schools. Their website is tips, facts & history of the organization and surely shall confuse our youth and adults who not sure about who they are. The key to this "Day of Silence" is for other students to ask those who are quiet why are they quiet. This will allow that individual to state their purpose and talk about homosexuality being normal and that they were born that way...which we all know that is a lie. These folks even provide manual? Perilous times continue to rise.

Secondly, someone informed me of this site called Teen Wire that is sponsored by Planned Parenthood...who receives 1.2 billion dollars in funding each year. This site strong encourages our youth to engage in sexual intercourse with other or with themselves or both. One disturbing article is called Penis: An Owner's Manual, in which they state comments like:

"Chances are that either you or someone you know has a penis. Having a penis can be fun: it's hanging out, not hidden in the body; it's easy to play with; and it even lets us pee standing up. But sometimes having a penis can be downright annoying. Let's take a look at some of the big issues concerning young men and their penises."

and....

"Most guys masturbate by wrapping their hand around the shaft of their penis, like a fist, and stroking it up and down. However, there are many ways of masturbating, and it can be done with or without a partner. Masturbation has had a bad rap for centuries. Happily, those days are long gone, and masturbation is considered normal and healthy for people who have penises — and people who don't!"

PPH also states on this site that the Teen Wire site is a site for "Sexuality and relationship info you can trust from Planned Parenthood® Federation of America." These are some drastic times and parents and all caring and praying adults must be informed.

In the article I'm Pregnant ... Now What? They state the following:

If It's Positive ...

"If your test is positive, a clinician will need to perform a pelvic exam to feel the size of your uterus. This is to estimate how long you have been pregnant.You have three choices if you are pregnant. You can choose to have a baby and raise the child. You can choose to have a baby and place the child for adoption. Or you can choose to have an abortion and end the pregnancy."

And in the article Birth Control Choices for Teens they state:

Outercourse

"If you choose outercourse, you need to know that for some people, outercourse is sex play without vaginal intercourse. For others, it is sex play with no penetration at all — oral, anal, or vaginal. Some people also believe that any kind of penetrative sex play is too risky to be called "safer sex." But many people sometimes have oral and anal sex — to avoid pregnancy or to "preserve their virginity."

Lower-risk forms of outercourse include

Kissing — Many people explore different ways of kissing. They may also explore kissing different body parts.

Masturbation — Many people enjoy touching their own sex organs. It's the most common way to be sexual. Partners can masturbate alone, together, or watch each other. They may hug and kiss while they do it.

Erotic Massage — Many couples touch and rub each other's sex organs using their hands, bodies, or mouths.

Body Rubbing/Frottage — Many couples rub their bodies together — especially their sex organs.

Fantasy — Many couples can read or watch sexy stories or pictures together. They can also share or act out sexy fantasies. People do it in person, on the phone, surfing the Internet, or through e-mail or instant messaging."

23For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you. 24God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; Acts 17:23-24

We definitely have to start taking a stand to the activity that is going on in the this world that continue to corrupt and corrode. Sex to destroy this generation is the plan for our youth...this is one of many ways Satan has planned to attempt to destroy the church. Abortion is key, especially for the black church (which is why Planned Parenthood was originally created in 1921 formerly the American Birth Control League), to cover up the sins of the folk in the church. You see, founder Margaret Sanger hung with Nazi folk and inherited the hateful spirit toward blacks. She knew that they black churches were living in adultery, fornication, etc. and knew that they needed a way to cover their sins. You see a bishop, pastor or elder of the church who got someone pregnant needed an outlet...what better way to cover up you sexual sin than to get an abortion. This has spread throughout the entire church and folk are afraid to preach or just speak up about it. You see Sanger had folks to believe in her creation and took lives of many children to cover up a night time of pleasure. Help us God! Saints let us not be ignorant to the things that are happening in this world. Somebody has to say something...is it you?

15Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one fashion us in the womb? Job 31:15

Folks knows that God is still in complete control no matter how bad the situation may be. Folk looking for change on Obama and Clinton...I'm not political, but my votes go to folk to are against abortion, homosexual marriages and don't hang with Opra (she's still promoting New Age religion)...more on her later. Obama and Clinton support both agendas...and yes, civil union means marriage in the eyes of God Mr. Obama.If you would like to know more about what school is supporting the Day of Silence go to www.missionamerica.com/agenda.php?articlenum=78 or just www.missionamerica.com. Let us watch as well as pray. Be blessed on this day and know that Jesus loves you and I love you all too.

8Thine hands have made me and fashioned me together round about; yet thou dost destroy me. 9Remember, I beseech thee, that thou hast made me as the clay; and wilt thou bring me into dust again? 10Hast thou not poured me out as milk, and curdled me like cheese? 11Thou hast clothed me with skin and flesh, and hast fenced me with bones and sinews. 12Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit. Job 10:8-12

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A Reconciled Child

For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. Romans 5:10

A new year is upon us and we have safely said goodbye to 2007. It was a challenging year for me, but I remember oh so dearly the old school song I Made It.

I’ve been up and I’ve been down
Almost leveled to the ground
But IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
I made it!

Ya’ll didn’t know I could blow like that…on paper! There are pains and experiences spiritually that I will never forget and there are some things that happen in 2007 that I don’t want to remember.

As we all know, we as Christians don’t or should not make/made any “new years resolutions”. These things are never kept by majority of the folk in our society. It starts off good but, always ends up disappointing…sometimes it ends before it has ever gotten started. The term we should use for this year is reconcile. Reconcile? Yes, reconcile with the One who is desiring to have us reconcile to Him…the Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. What is reconcile you might ask?

The Greek word for reconcile in Romans 5:10 is katallassō, which means to return into favor with, be reconciled to. Being reconciled with an individual means to cease being angry with an individual(s) and receive them into favor…either for the first time or again. When you have grudges towards any individual, no matter who it is, we suffer spiritually because it begins to rot (decompose or decay) our walk with Jesus, our mental state, our physical state and our spiritual state. There are some hurts and pains that we have carried for so long (well beyond 2007) that it is turning us into a monster that we cannot control (within ourselves). It’s time to let go of the damage packages (the sins, curses & habits) in 2008…allow the Lord to impact our lives without our interference.

Are there some folk that you need to reconcile with? Is there returned favor that needs to be restored to an individual or from an individual to you? Have we truly reconciled with the Lord about our shortcomings in 2007and the below years? Have we found and received that restored favor from the One who always desire to have all of us to Himself before we knew we were alive? I hear that 2008 is the year of new beginnings…well I have actually started seeing new beginnings in November of 2007. Haas your new beginning started yet? Or are you beginning on hold because of continued doubt of what God can do for your life. Maybe you’re mad at God for not coming through for you when you thought it was time. Maybe you’ve lost a loved one after giving all your prayers and hope that God was going to “deliver them from death”. God wants each and everyone one of us to hand over the anger, bitter, strife, homosexuality, lies, deceit, and selfish desires and straight out rebellion over to Him. It’s time to stop playing in the Christian walk and allow God to transform to impact this world with the Word of God.

And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: Ephesians 2:16

God wants us back in the manifold and carry our His purpose He has for our lives. The true blessings do no lie in us or others. The true blessings lie in our faithfulness to God and from we apply all of His Word to our lives. Remember, if we have children, they’re watching us…and we don’t need to do things our lives that is against God that will cause our babies to stumble (Luke 9:42). This would include doing things on the down low thinking that what you do in secret will not affect them. There are spiritual consequences for everything we do in the physical. It is time to get rid of the “I’m going to make you pay” mentality. Folk stay mad and other because of something someone said or did to them 20 years ago. Now I’m not saying that if someone was raped, molested or something tragic happened to an individual that this is something that should totally thrown out of their minds. I am saying that folk should be ashamed of themselves if they are 45 years of age, holding a grudge because someone still owes them $20 since they were 15…come on now. Is easy to hold on to those continued grudges, but hard to unleash those feelings at the foot of King Jesus. James 5:9 strictly and plainly tells us not to -Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.
If we hold these things against folk then judgment is brought upon us by God Himself. Jesus made things alright when He died on that cross, reconciliation took place then between God and man…once man confesses his faults/sins, confesses the Lord Jesus Christ as His Lord & Savior and turn 180 degree from his sinful lifestyle. It is powerful of the love and favor God & Christ had one us. And it’s a powerful thing knowing that the Holy Ghost is there to give us that power that we need to complete and defeat that challenges that lie ahead in our lives.

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33

Let’s not get hung up on the things that are material by putting them first (check out Matthew 6:20), lets make a commitment to give our all to the Lord. God knows our hearts desire and if we focus on Him and His ministry and GNL, the blessings and desires will come…in His will and His timing. Be blessed on this day and know that Jesus loves you and I love you all too. Until the Sequel of Jesus.

They Don't Know Better - Part II

18He who speaks on his own authority seeks to win honor for himself. [He whose teaching originates with himself seeks his own glory.] But He Who seeks the glory and is eager for the honor of Him Who sent Him, He is true; and there is no unrighteousness or falsehood or deception in Him. John 7:18 (Amplified Bible)

The Spirit of God warned me that this Christian walk was not going to be easy…especially the messages that He is giving me to bring to the people. I thank God for my spiritual elders, who continue to be a light for me during this awesome and challenging time in the Lord Jesus Christ. Many people in this world look to get noticed by any means necessary, but God only exalts those who humbles themselves and exalts God only. The world (Egypt) continues to show us why they are of the world. As time gets closer for the return of Christ, we must make sure we’re surrounded by the love and support of other believers in Christ, who truly hear from the Lord. (Through His Word and His earthly elders, not audibly). Many folk in this world don’t know better…do you?

We start this series with the apparent saga of this young preacher boy I spoke about over a year ago. This young man’s name is Minister Terry Durham, a nine year old twin boy from Florida who started ministering at the age of two (his brother plays the drums for him). AT THE AGE OF….lets move on. Terry stated in an interview that he told his grandmother he wanted to preach, so she got together along with some unconfirmed pastors and ministers and began grooming this little boy to preach. By the time he was six, he was ordained as a minister. Now I know I am going to get some folks to tell me that I’m hatin’ on an anointed nine year old and that I should not touch God’s anointed. I say HA! Hear me out first. Many folk in this world don’t know better…do you?

8 year old Terry Durham preaching at this service. Where are the men?

I am not saying that the boy is not called and chosen by God to preach. I am not saying that this young man is not on his way to be a great man of God some day. I am that someone needs to get in there (the churches) and tell these ignorant pastors and preachers that God is not pleased about going outside His plan before He says its time. Where is this boy’s father to lead him appropriately in his young life? Never mind that question. The lad is not ready to preach…especially in this vicious time that we are living in now. Please read this attached articles at your leisure to know where I am going with this. Also, go to http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=3780266&affil=kvue in order to see some of the ministry foolishness I am talking about.

Little Terry sounds like a prosperity preacher. Not good!

Jesus said, "I didn't make this up. What I teach comes from the One who sent me. Anyone who wants to do His will can test this teaching and know whether it's from God or whether I'm making it up. A person making things up tries to make himself look good. But someone trying to honor the One who sent Him sticks to the facts and doesn't tamper with reality. It was Moses, wasn't it, who gave you God's Law? But none of you are living it. So why are you trying to kill me?" John 7:16-20 (The Message)

These eyes and hears of mine have seen and heard some of the most disturbing forms of ministering (whether it be prophelying, misinterpretation of scripture, etc.) in my seven years of Christianity. I’ve seen and heard folk be totally off of what God is saying to His people and they don’t care. In this little boy’s case and many others, folk try to groom them too fast too early. Then next thing you know (I am seriously praying that this does not happen.) this young boy and many others could get burned out well before they were suppose to even start and loose faith in the very God they were suppose to be hearing from. Many folk in this world don’t know better…do you? There’s another young boy being promoted named Samuel Boutwell (7), he reminds me of Dennis the Menace…just looks like he can get into all kinds of trouble. I’ve seen numerous clips and articles on other young aged boys preaching. I cannot believer that there parents/guardians are placing them on this petal stool this early in their lives. What makes me so frustrated is that these boys are being sacrificed in order for the parents to get some selfish satisfaction out of it. Folk don’t know better.

Young Samuel Boutwell sounds good, but seems to be sacrificed for fame.

Jesus’ statement in this scripture is stating that He did not receive His teaching from the rabbis, nor did He fabricate (falsify) His teaching. Jesus’ teaching came from God Himself. Many folk will say, “Jesus preached/taught when He was nine years old”. Jesus was the only nine year old who was 100% God and 100% child…I believe this is an exception. The test of a teacher, preacher, pastor or prophet is whether or not he delivers God’s message the way God wants it delivered. Jesus gave God’s message the way it was suppose to be brought, as well as many other great men of God in the Bible. I know of some great men and women who deliver God’s message accordingly and I know some who may be off task, and I know this based on the Word of God and the instruction of my pastor and spiritual elders. This pastor thing continues to come up for some reason.

If we are to live this walk for Christ correctly, we must make sure that we crucify this flesh daily in order God to use us for His purpose. Young Terry needs to be allowed to be a child and not pressure to bless folk with anointed milk and cookies…what does this child know about trials and tribulation. God can use anybody and anything, but when there are plenty of adult elders to train the youth…God will use the youth in His timing. Little man even has a myspace page showing all of his holy shows at churches he “ministered” at. Grown folk talk about preach preacher…just ignant. If you go to his website http://www.ministerterrydurham.org/, you’ll see a clip of him preaching and photos from various stars. I don’t have a problem with folk taking pictures with other folk, but with the unfruitful? I guest if you can’t tell the difference between fruitful and unfruitful then it must be alright. Kelly Price, Terry Crew, Tommy “Tiny” “Debo” Lister and John Hagee (somebody need to run now)? But the thing that gets me with T. Durham, is that on the “Terry Durham” tab, their selling (or getting ready to) DVDs of the lad preaching, laying hands on folk and possibly anointed folk with holy milk (I’m being foolish, but serious). And all this is AT THE EXPENSE OF AN INOCENT CHILD!!! Many folk in this world don’t know better…do you?

31The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests exercise rule at their own hands and by means of the prophets. And My people love to have it so! But what will you do when the end comes? Jeremiah 5:31 (Amplified Bible)

Remember the story of Marjoe Gortner, there’s a documentary on him and how he staged his entire routine in the church. Now don’t be a fool saints, this still is going on and Marjoe just busted it up. The things that hurts the most is that folk that know it is false preaching still love hearing it.

Marjoe Gortner vs. Samuel Boutwell? Sad to even think.

Although many true warriors for God expose the lies that proclaimed men & women of God spit out of their mouths…the people still love hearing them in order to fulfill their desires of being told about their breakthrough, season, miracle and harvest. As long as they preach a "feel good" message them I’ll continue to give money to get money. If folk start preaching the True Word of God and start letting folk know their faults and selfishness as it pertains to God, the people will send their money elsewhere…AND STILL GO TO THEIR CHURCH!!! HA! HA! HA! I laugh in disappointment because this has gone on for years and it is hardly mentioned. Folk don’t know better.

Continue to lift up the blood stained banner of Christ and pray for one another, including your enemies. If we look to the hills which our help comes, we know it will and does come from the Lord. Join me in praying a powerful covering over these young boys and others who are thrown in the fire without being prepared and discipled for it. Be blessed on this day and know that Jesus loves you and I love you all too. Until the Sequel of Jesus.

© 2007 What Lies Beneath Ministries, Inc. All Rights Reserved

They Don't Know Better

2For people will be lovers of self and [utterly] self-centered, lovers of money and aroused by an inordinate [greedy] desire for wealth, proud and arrogant and contemptuous boasters. They will be abusive (blasphemous, scoffing), disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy and profane. 5For [although] they hold a form of piety (true religion), they deny and reject and are strangers to the power of it [their conduct belies the genuineness of their profession]. Avoid [all] such people [turn away from them]. Timothy 3:3, 5 (Amplified Bible)

I am purely coming out of agape love with my messages that God has given me. I know that these messages sound harsh and condemning (based on others opinions), but I must say that I am truly stating what God has placed on my heart. I am working on presenting the messages in a kinder way...NOT! God has called me to deliver the Word in many different ways...some uncomfortable and others less uncomfortable. The day I preach differently from His way for my way is the day I am on my way to TBN or The Word Network. Not that all the TBN/The Word folk are bad, but most of them are. Spending time and making time to gain spiritual relationship with the Lord really allows God to open up our eyes and understand what His Word truly says. We begin this journal concerning spiritual leaders not knowing any better about what they're doing, and they leading the people of God into a spiritual ditch and they know it.

First I would like to mention that God is a God of order and authority. He wants things done in His order and under His authority. I believe that we have become a society that has gone away from respecting authority because there is no respect for God Jehovah. The church is in crisis with men, women, boys and girls being abused mentally, physically and sexually by men and women of God. We've all witnessed politicians coming out because and say that the reason why they're so pervert in the mind is because of a minister or relative molested them. I am not stating that this is not the case. But I am stating that we must not be ignorant to the tragedies that plague us today. We have many of our politicians who attack, and I mean publicly attack Christians who publicly state that they’ve been delivered from their lifestyle and stronghold of sin. Oh Barack Obama just did on MTV talking about Donnie McClurkin’s stand against homosexuality. But Obama says that he’s “religious”. Last time I check my Bible, Jesus despises religion and its traditions…folk don’t know better

Our churches and ministries are being lead by some greedy, selfish and mighty blind folk. Pastors, pastorettes (this cannot be a word...maybe we can get it put in the dictionary) and prophelyers are out to steal the very innocence we long for with God. We're living in a time where men and women in the ministry have lost their minds. Some of the women in the ministry have this mentality of "superior over all" complex that has stirred the church up. Some of these women that I've witness now label themselves as "divas" (which means goddess), "sexy anointed", "judge", "apostles", "prophetess" and have not heard any of these title given to them from the Lord (some more folk just got mad me). Some men in the ministry have spiritually and physically copped out of being responsible to the precious job that the Lord had given them and settled into becoming spiritual pimps, and "playas"...robbing God's people of the Truth. Folk don't know better...do you?

I will come out and say and women like Juanita Bynum-Weeks and Yolanda Adams are some TALENTED women, I dare not say anointed because that word is always taken out of context. We are not sensitive enough to discern that folk like these need to be held accountable for the actions they display before God and His people. Now I've said many times that I believe that these different spiritual figure started out with a sincere hearts for God, but got lost along the way and forgot where they came from and Who brought them out of their circumstances. Folk don't know better...do you?

Juanita Bynum has sold some "anointed prayer cloths" for $50 and above. She, along with her husband Bishop Thomas weeks III are selling their wedding on DVD titling it the ceremony of the century. They have Tony, Toni, Tone's "It's Our Anniversary" playing as well as Kool and the Gang's "Celebration", Celebrate the times...COME ON on there as well. They are truly robbing the people of God and fooling even the very elect into believing they are listening ever more to God. Joel Osteen last year did not hold up the blood stained banner of Jesus Christ on Larry King Live. And if you saw the show, I honestly believe, deep down inside, that Larry King was looking for the Truth. TD Jakes was on Oprah, but no gospel was presented...Women Thou Art Loose was, but no Christ. Paula White on the Tyra Banks Show, no Jesus was mention, but she's a "life coach" and a "motivational speaker". If a television show wanted me to be on their program and told me that I could not say this and that (which they do) I would not go on that show. Did ya'll know that Disney and others major television networks pay churches (the pastors really) not the preach hell, homosexuality, promiscuity and the lies in the world. This is one of the reasons why we see and hear these "God loves you", "your breakthrough is coming", the anointing of God is all over you" messages. Folk don't know better...do you?

Two years ago, Bynum-Weeks traveled with Yolanda Adams, Martha Munizzi and Rizen for their sister tour. They didn't tour with strictly Christian folk; they toured with Christian/secular folk. Folk like Kelly Price and Sheila E. were on hand to "spiritually spice up" the tour with "extra anointing". Watch this clip and tell me if the "anointing of God" was in that place. Also pay attention to Sheila E. For those who don't know her, she still goes on tour with Prince (the sexually explicit singer).

Sisters In The Spirit?

This is Yolanda Adams back in 2004 at the BET Awards. She comes on stage singing with Kanye West in his song Jesus Walks. Kanye was on stage standing behind a church podium, portraying the role of a preacher like in his video. The folk in the crowd were still dancing like they were in the club, and I guarantee that they thought they were having chuch because of Jesus Walks.

Yolanda w/ Kanye West

Folk are gullible, but I have to say something about my African American folk cause that's what I'm is (my language arts teacher would kill me if she read this). Majority of black folk want to blame things on the "white man" and the "government", but we never look at ourselves and what we're doing to succeed in this life. We blame slavery on the "white man" when blacks originated slavery in first place. We blame poverty on the "government" when we are always trying to scam our way to success. I know that we have a struggle as black folk, but we have believe in an Almighty God and allow Him to truly transform us away from foolishness. Yolanda Adams may have had good intention of being a light for folk by singing with Kanye, but that was not the move to make. Fame, fashion and fortune are not more important than God. If we seek Him first, His Kingdom and His righteousness, those things that our hearts desire will be added unto to us...if it is in His will and in His timing. Folk don't know better...do you?

Are youth are being exposed to a bunch of lies and believe them. Our youth believe that it is natural to disrespect women and call them all kinds of b---- and h--, etc. Don Imus got fired…majority of the Hip Hop artist should have been blitzed for their sexually explicit and profane albums. But they’re (hip hop artists) are having to answer now. With the damage being done towards our youth today…no one is there to pick up the pieces. Our young men who grow up fatherless grow up as spiritual bastards and our young women become vulnerable to treated like trash. And all this is because folk too busy trying to get their breakthrough, season, miracle and harvest. And as these selfish desires continue, our world and church (as a whole) are falling apart. Folk don’t know better.

In closing, I encourage each and every one of us to think of who is ministering to us daily. Who is truly ministering to our youth, and who are we allowing to minister to us and our loved ones? Enjoy your selves this weekend and bring someone folk to church with you on this Sunday. Be blessed on this day and know that Jesus loves you and I love you all too. Until the Sequel of Jesus.

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