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Thursday, May 7, 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
JOHN THE BAPTIST, A PROPHET
And his [John's] father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,
And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;
As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:
That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;
To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant;
The oath which he sware to our father Abraham,
That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,
In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.
And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;
To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,
Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,
To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.
Luke 1:67-80
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,
And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;
As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:
That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;
To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant;
The oath which he sware to our father Abraham,
That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,
In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.
And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;
To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,
Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,
To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.
Luke 1:67-80
Monday, April 20, 2009
PATRIOTISM OF ANOTHER ORDER (Pt. 2)
The weekend after writing PATRIOTISM OF ANOTHER ORDER (Pt. 1), I had the opportunity to drive six hours on the highway. I maintained the speed limit all the way, either going at 55mph or 65mph depending on the Interstate.
In a small town, I was cruising down a mountain, letting gravity do it natural work, not paying attention to my speed and ended up being pulled over for going 48mph in a 25mph speed zone. For one split moment, not paying attention caused me to transgress the law.
Are you beginning to see the spiritual importance here as it relates to the Law of God? Are you beginning to get a clearer picture of the deception that is being preached concerning the Ten Commandments and their validity in our lives today?
This is important friends. This is not legalism. If obeying the law is legalism, then that police should not have pulled me over and I should not have received a ticket. He should be out of a job and the courts should be closed. We would be free to do as we please and there would be no governing body to appeal to.
Can you see the chaos this world would be in. The law is there for our happiness, not to hinder us. Why should God's laws be any different?
Do you get the picture?
In a small town, I was cruising down a mountain, letting gravity do it natural work, not paying attention to my speed and ended up being pulled over for going 48mph in a 25mph speed zone. For one split moment, not paying attention caused me to transgress the law.
Are you beginning to see the spiritual importance here as it relates to the Law of God? Are you beginning to get a clearer picture of the deception that is being preached concerning the Ten Commandments and their validity in our lives today?
This is important friends. This is not legalism. If obeying the law is legalism, then that police should not have pulled me over and I should not have received a ticket. He should be out of a job and the courts should be closed. We would be free to do as we please and there would be no governing body to appeal to.
Can you see the chaos this world would be in. The law is there for our happiness, not to hinder us. Why should God's laws be any different?
Do you get the picture?
Friday, April 10, 2009
CHOICE OR CHANCE
The outcome of my life will be the result of choices and decisions I’ve made. My upbringing, friends, circumstances and such only serve as influences, but these factors don’t determine the decisions I make. God has given every man (and woman) a measure of the Holy Spirit (1 John 3:24; 4:13). Some people call Him their conscience, the sixth sense, something, someone, etc.
We can have the best of influences and choose to make bad choices or we can have the worse of circumstances and choose to make good decisions. Choice or decision alone is not enough. We have to work toward it. Lay plans in the right direction, etc.
Why my ramblings?
I realize that my children make choices every day, every hour, every minute. I don’t know what they will become. All I can do is pray to the Lord on their behalf, do my best (with God’s help)…
We can have the best of influences and choose to make bad choices or we can have the worse of circumstances and choose to make good decisions. Choice or decision alone is not enough. We have to work toward it. Lay plans in the right direction, etc.
Why my ramblings?
I realize that my children make choices every day, every hour, every minute. I don’t know what they will become. All I can do is pray to the Lord on their behalf, do my best (with God’s help)…
Thursday, April 9, 2009
NEHEMIAH THE CUPBEARER
What vision has God given you? Goals are man made but vision is from God. ~
Your goals must line up with God's vision.
The book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament is one we can glean from. The story of Nehemiah was during the exile of the Israelites from Jerusalem into Babylon. There was a remnant that survived the exile. (Nehemiah 1:1) At the time God gave Nehemiah a vision, he was a servant to the king of Babylon. God gave Nehemiah the vision to repair the wall that once surrounded Jerusalem. Interestingly enough, an attempt to repair the wall had been made by a group before but where they failed, God would allow Nehemiah to succeed.
Once God gave Nehemiah the vision, he then turned it into action. Nehemiah's distress over the destruction of the wall was so great that he couldn't hide his sorrow, not even from the king. Nehemiah 1:4-2:1. Before even being in the king's presence though, Nehemiah consulted God. Let's see how he did it.
Step 1: Nehemiah prayed and fasted
Step 2: Nehemiah asked for foregiveness of his sins and the sins of his people.
Step 3: Nehemiah asked for God's favor. A very important factor in doing anything.
Once in front of the king, Nehemiah was given the opportunity to express God's vision. (Nehemiah 2:4-6) Once given the blessing of the king, he took a small trusted group/team to exam and begin rebuilding the wall. (Nehemiah 2:11-20, 3)
Soon after the rebuilding started, Nehemiah faced opposition. (Nehemiah 4:1-3). How did Nehemiah handle the opposition? He gave the battle to God. Understand that we do not battle against flesh and blood but against the principalities of darkness. (Ephesians 6:12)
Any opposition that we encounter is spiritual in nature so why would you battle what is spiritual in the flesh? (Nehemiah 4:4-5) Once Nehemiah prayed he allowed God to point him in the direction he needed to go.
Of course then the people assisting him became weak. So Nehemiah had to encourage them despite what was going on. (Nehemiah 4:13-14)
This process of dealing with opposition and the people needing encouragement continued in chapter 5. God also provided Nehemiah with the discernment to see what and who was of God and who wasn't as false prophets were sent to further destress him. Nehemiah continued to be in prayer and stayed in God's presence through the process. The wall was completed because Nehemiah sought God throughout the process. (Nehemiah 6:15) He didn't leave God out. Why leave God out of a vision that He gave you? If you do, you delay the fruition of God's vision and even the termination of by you. Remember what I said in the beginning. The attempt had been made before but where the others failed, God allowed Nehemiah to succeed.
(EMAIL SENT BY JOY RILEY)
Your goals must line up with God's vision.
The book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament is one we can glean from. The story of Nehemiah was during the exile of the Israelites from Jerusalem into Babylon. There was a remnant that survived the exile. (Nehemiah 1:1) At the time God gave Nehemiah a vision, he was a servant to the king of Babylon. God gave Nehemiah the vision to repair the wall that once surrounded Jerusalem. Interestingly enough, an attempt to repair the wall had been made by a group before but where they failed, God would allow Nehemiah to succeed.
Once God gave Nehemiah the vision, he then turned it into action. Nehemiah's distress over the destruction of the wall was so great that he couldn't hide his sorrow, not even from the king. Nehemiah 1:4-2:1. Before even being in the king's presence though, Nehemiah consulted God. Let's see how he did it.
Step 1: Nehemiah prayed and fasted
Step 2: Nehemiah asked for foregiveness of his sins and the sins of his people.
Step 3: Nehemiah asked for God's favor. A very important factor in doing anything.
Once in front of the king, Nehemiah was given the opportunity to express God's vision. (Nehemiah 2:4-6) Once given the blessing of the king, he took a small trusted group/team to exam and begin rebuilding the wall. (Nehemiah 2:11-20, 3)
Soon after the rebuilding started, Nehemiah faced opposition. (Nehemiah 4:1-3). How did Nehemiah handle the opposition? He gave the battle to God. Understand that we do not battle against flesh and blood but against the principalities of darkness. (Ephesians 6:12)
Any opposition that we encounter is spiritual in nature so why would you battle what is spiritual in the flesh? (Nehemiah 4:4-5) Once Nehemiah prayed he allowed God to point him in the direction he needed to go.
Of course then the people assisting him became weak. So Nehemiah had to encourage them despite what was going on. (Nehemiah 4:13-14)
This process of dealing with opposition and the people needing encouragement continued in chapter 5. God also provided Nehemiah with the discernment to see what and who was of God and who wasn't as false prophets were sent to further destress him. Nehemiah continued to be in prayer and stayed in God's presence through the process. The wall was completed because Nehemiah sought God throughout the process. (Nehemiah 6:15) He didn't leave God out. Why leave God out of a vision that He gave you? If you do, you delay the fruition of God's vision and even the termination of by you. Remember what I said in the beginning. The attempt had been made before but where the others failed, God allowed Nehemiah to succeed.
(EMAIL SENT BY JOY RILEY)
JONAH THE PROPHET
There a few lessons we can learn from the Book Jonah regardless of how short it is. Some of you may remember the story of Jonah as it is a story often told. If not: Here is your chance.
Jonah was a prophet for the Lord. A prophet is a spokesperson or mouthpiece for God. A prophet is called to encourage through God's word, rebuke when necessary and to tell God's people what the Lord is doing or is going to do.
In Amos 3:7 Surely the Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets.
The Lord gave Jonah an assignment/directive to go the city of Nineveh and preach against it. (Jonah 1:1)
Lesson #1: It is clear when God speaks.
Now there was no mistake that the Lord spoke to Jonah. Some question when God is speaking to them. In John 10:27 it says, My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. But if we don't study His word, we don't pray and listen for His direction, then we will never know Him. And if Jonah was a prophet for the Lord, then he knew exactly who was speaking to him. However we see in verse 3 that Jonah refused to do what God told him to do and ran from God, or so he thought.
Lesson # 2 God does not take disobedience lightly, especially if you have said to Him that you are His servant and you will follow him. That's a vow. God is very serious about vows. Jonah thought he was running from God but you can't run from Him. Running from Him means doing the opposite of what He told you to do. We see that God wouldn't give Jonah any peace in verse 4. Jonah thought if he slept he wouldn't know that God was there. God is everywhere! And when you disobey Him you may not only be causing yourself harm but those around you will suffer as well. Those that were on the boat with Jonah going to Tarsus were caught in the middle of Jonah's struggle with God. Have you ever struggled over what God has told you to do? Did you know you could harm others around you by your disobedience? God does this to get your attention so that you see that everything you do or don't do impacts more than just you. In verse 17 it's clear that Jonah wanted to die in order to get out of his assignment. God is the giver of life and death so He wouldn't let Jonah die.
Lesson #3 God does not care about your personal feelings or issues when He tells you to do something. Jonah refused to follow God's direction because he didn't like the people of Nineveh and thought they didn't deserve to hear from God. After being swallowed by the fish, we see that Jonah prayed his way out in Chapter 2. Truthfully, his heart hadn't changed. It doesn't matter if you have racism, sexism, agism, married/unmarried, cultural or any other type of issue against a person. If the Lord is saying you are to do something, get your feelings out of the way. God knew all about Jonah's heart and knew that Jonah didn't like the Ninevites but God was trying to show Jonah that the Israelites were not the only ones who could benefit from God's word. And that he must learn compassion and forgiveness. We see in chapter 3 that the Ninevites turned from their evil ways and submitted to the Lord. Jonah thought they didn't deserve to live and made it clear in Chapter 4. First and foremost we need to understand something from Isaiah 55:8-9.
8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways,"
declares the LORD.
9 "As the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Who are we to determine what God does and doesn't do? It is just for us to follow His directions. Not out of fear but out of Love and reverance for Him. But the only way that comes about is stated in lesson #1.
(EMAIL SENT BY JOY RILEY)
Jonah was a prophet for the Lord. A prophet is a spokesperson or mouthpiece for God. A prophet is called to encourage through God's word, rebuke when necessary and to tell God's people what the Lord is doing or is going to do.
In Amos 3:7 Surely the Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets.
The Lord gave Jonah an assignment/directive to go the city of Nineveh and preach against it. (Jonah 1:1)
Lesson #1: It is clear when God speaks.
Now there was no mistake that the Lord spoke to Jonah. Some question when God is speaking to them. In John 10:27 it says, My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. But if we don't study His word, we don't pray and listen for His direction, then we will never know Him. And if Jonah was a prophet for the Lord, then he knew exactly who was speaking to him. However we see in verse 3 that Jonah refused to do what God told him to do and ran from God, or so he thought.
Lesson # 2 God does not take disobedience lightly, especially if you have said to Him that you are His servant and you will follow him. That's a vow. God is very serious about vows. Jonah thought he was running from God but you can't run from Him. Running from Him means doing the opposite of what He told you to do. We see that God wouldn't give Jonah any peace in verse 4. Jonah thought if he slept he wouldn't know that God was there. God is everywhere! And when you disobey Him you may not only be causing yourself harm but those around you will suffer as well. Those that were on the boat with Jonah going to Tarsus were caught in the middle of Jonah's struggle with God. Have you ever struggled over what God has told you to do? Did you know you could harm others around you by your disobedience? God does this to get your attention so that you see that everything you do or don't do impacts more than just you. In verse 17 it's clear that Jonah wanted to die in order to get out of his assignment. God is the giver of life and death so He wouldn't let Jonah die.
Lesson #3 God does not care about your personal feelings or issues when He tells you to do something. Jonah refused to follow God's direction because he didn't like the people of Nineveh and thought they didn't deserve to hear from God. After being swallowed by the fish, we see that Jonah prayed his way out in Chapter 2. Truthfully, his heart hadn't changed. It doesn't matter if you have racism, sexism, agism, married/unmarried, cultural or any other type of issue against a person. If the Lord is saying you are to do something, get your feelings out of the way. God knew all about Jonah's heart and knew that Jonah didn't like the Ninevites but God was trying to show Jonah that the Israelites were not the only ones who could benefit from God's word. And that he must learn compassion and forgiveness. We see in chapter 3 that the Ninevites turned from their evil ways and submitted to the Lord. Jonah thought they didn't deserve to live and made it clear in Chapter 4. First and foremost we need to understand something from Isaiah 55:8-9.
8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways,"
declares the LORD.
9 "As the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Who are we to determine what God does and doesn't do? It is just for us to follow His directions. Not out of fear but out of Love and reverance for Him. But the only way that comes about is stated in lesson #1.
(EMAIL SENT BY JOY RILEY)
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
EZEKIEL THE PRIEST
The word of the Lord came expressly unto Ezekiel the priest (Ezekiel 1:3). The heavens were opened and he saw visions of God (Ezek. 1:1). Ezekiel saw a magnificent vision of creatures with four wings and four faces being moved about upon wheels with eyes on their rims.
He heard the noise of the creatures wings, like the noise of great waters, as the voice of the Almighty, the voice of speech, as the noise of a host: when they stood, they let down their wings (Ezek. 1:24).
Above the firmament, that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne...and the appearance of a rainbow that was bright. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. And when he saw it, he fell upon his face and heard a voice of one that spake (see Ezek 1:26-28).
The spirit entered into Ezekiel and said, "I do send thee unto them (the children of Israel); and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God. And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear (refuse) for they ar a rebellious house, yet shall they know that there hath been a prophet among them. Be not afraid of their words nor be dismayed at their looks... (see Ezek. 2:4-6)
Then a hand appeared and gave him a scroll that was written all over it. He read it and was to share its contents with the children of Israel. "Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth and give them warning from me" (Ezek. 3:17).
If Ezekiel fails to give warning and the wicked die in their sins, their blood will be on Ezekiel's hands, but if he gives the warning and the wicked refuse the warning and die in their sins, their blood is on their own heads and Ezekiel is absolved of his responsibility.
Also, upon receiving the warning, when the righteous turn from their righteousness and commit sin, their blood is upon their own heads, but if Ezekiel fails to give the righteous warning and they turn to sin, their righteousness shall not be remembered, but their blood will be on Ezekiel's hand.
Nevertheless, if Ezekiel warns the righteous and the righteous does not sin, though they die, because they heed the warning, both they and Ezekiel (the watchman) hath delivered their souls (see Ezek. 3:18-21).
THE RESPONSIBILITY RESTS ON THE MESSANGER AND THE RECIPIENT TO DO THEIR PART!!!
In Matthew 24 when asked, "what shall be the sign of thy coming and of the end of the world?," Jesus answered and said, "...take heed that no man deceive you. for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that ye be not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
Then He goes on to describe the beginning of sorrows [nations rising against nation, famines, earthquakes, pestilences, saints being afflicted because of their faith in Jesus and because they keep the commandments of God (see Revelation 12:17 & 14:12).
As if that isn't enough, Jesus goes on to prophecy that many of the saints shall betray one another and false prophets will rise and deceive many. Sin will also increase and people's love will grow cold, but he that shall endure unto the end, shall be saved."
Here's the point to hand your faith, "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come" (Matt. 24:11-14).
With TV, radio, internet and the faithful, word of mouth, the gospel has been preached in places, some of which we don't even know exist. Our Loving Savior has promised a world of peace to us [not in this sinful world, but in the earth made new (see Rev.21:1 & Isaiah 66:22,23).
Rev. 22:20 "He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen"
He heard the noise of the creatures wings, like the noise of great waters, as the voice of the Almighty, the voice of speech, as the noise of a host: when they stood, they let down their wings (Ezek. 1:24).
Above the firmament, that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne...and the appearance of a rainbow that was bright. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. And when he saw it, he fell upon his face and heard a voice of one that spake (see Ezek 1:26-28).
The spirit entered into Ezekiel and said, "I do send thee unto them (the children of Israel); and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God. And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear (refuse) for they ar a rebellious house, yet shall they know that there hath been a prophet among them. Be not afraid of their words nor be dismayed at their looks... (see Ezek. 2:4-6)
Then a hand appeared and gave him a scroll that was written all over it. He read it and was to share its contents with the children of Israel. "Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth and give them warning from me" (Ezek. 3:17).
If Ezekiel fails to give warning and the wicked die in their sins, their blood will be on Ezekiel's hands, but if he gives the warning and the wicked refuse the warning and die in their sins, their blood is on their own heads and Ezekiel is absolved of his responsibility.
Also, upon receiving the warning, when the righteous turn from their righteousness and commit sin, their blood is upon their own heads, but if Ezekiel fails to give the righteous warning and they turn to sin, their righteousness shall not be remembered, but their blood will be on Ezekiel's hand.
Nevertheless, if Ezekiel warns the righteous and the righteous does not sin, though they die, because they heed the warning, both they and Ezekiel (the watchman) hath delivered their souls (see Ezek. 3:18-21).
THE RESPONSIBILITY RESTS ON THE MESSANGER AND THE RECIPIENT TO DO THEIR PART!!!
In Matthew 24 when asked, "what shall be the sign of thy coming and of the end of the world?," Jesus answered and said, "...take heed that no man deceive you. for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that ye be not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
Then He goes on to describe the beginning of sorrows [nations rising against nation, famines, earthquakes, pestilences, saints being afflicted because of their faith in Jesus and because they keep the commandments of God (see Revelation 12:17 & 14:12).
As if that isn't enough, Jesus goes on to prophecy that many of the saints shall betray one another and false prophets will rise and deceive many. Sin will also increase and people's love will grow cold, but he that shall endure unto the end, shall be saved."
Here's the point to hand your faith, "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come" (Matt. 24:11-14).
With TV, radio, internet and the faithful, word of mouth, the gospel has been preached in places, some of which we don't even know exist. Our Loving Savior has promised a world of peace to us [not in this sinful world, but in the earth made new (see Rev.21:1 & Isaiah 66:22,23).
Rev. 22:20 "He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen"
Sunday, March 29, 2009
LIVE ONLINE BIBLE STUDY
In order for you to stay connected with our Creator, my wife and I have
created an ONLINE LIVE BIBLE STUDY HOUR titled FOR THE LOVE OF TRUTH.
During this hour, we will discuss many Bible prophecies that are being
fulfilled before our eyes but we don't recognize them. Some of the topics
are:
The Mark of the Beast
The Rapture
The Signs of the End
And many more
We invite you to please join us every Sunday, at 9:00PM EST at the following
link: http://laymenevangelismteam.org/TV_Station.aspx
Once you go into the TV Station site
, you are able to ask
questions based on the topic we are covering using our CHAT area at the
bottom of the screen. One of our team members will be there to answer any
question you may have.
If you are interested in this Bible Study, we will be more than happy to
send you the Bible Study guide 2 hours before the Study begins in order for
you to follow along during the study.
created an ONLINE LIVE BIBLE STUDY HOUR titled FOR THE LOVE OF TRUTH.
During this hour, we will discuss many Bible prophecies that are being
fulfilled before our eyes but we don't recognize them. Some of the topics
are:
The Mark of the Beast
The Rapture
The Signs of the End
And many more
We invite you to please join us every Sunday, at 9:00PM EST at the following
link: http://laymenevangelismteam.org/TV_Station.aspx
Once you go into the TV Station site
questions based on the topic we are covering using our CHAT area at the
bottom of the screen. One of our team members will be there to answer any
question you may have.
If you are interested in this Bible Study, we will be more than happy to
send you the Bible Study guide 2 hours before the Study begins in order for
you to follow along during the study.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
THE TRUE NATURE OF THAT CUTE BABY
"Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me." Psalms 51:5
When the world sin appears in the singular, it usually denotes the sin nature of humanity. The sin nature which everyone possesses, influences us to sin and is the source of lust. It negatively affects people's mind,(Romans 1:28 - And 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; Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them).
The sin nature is partially responsibility for blinding people’s thoughts and understanding, so that they cannot perceive spiritual things (1 Corinthians 2:14 - But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned).
Although our sin nature continues to operate within us, it was judged when Christ died >(Romans 6:6,7 - Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
For he that is dead is freed from sin... and Galatians 2:20 - I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me).
Until Christ returns, we must live in the strength of the new man, to overcome the sinful desires arising from the sin nature. We cannot eradicate our sin nature, but we can allow the Holy Spirit [to dwell] in us so that we do not give in to temptation.
See Genesis 6:5 on the results of sin on the mind/heart.
If you're interested in learning more from the Holy Scripture that gives us hope, read Romans Chapters 3 and 5.
*This thought is from the commentary in my KJV Study Bible (Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1988). I’ve just added one extra text and substituted one word for clarity.
When the world sin appears in the singular, it usually denotes the sin nature of humanity. The sin nature which everyone possesses, influences us to sin and is the source of lust. It negatively affects people's mind,(Romans 1:28 - And 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; Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them).
The sin nature is partially responsibility for blinding people’s thoughts and understanding, so that they cannot perceive spiritual things (1 Corinthians 2:14 - But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned).
Although our sin nature continues to operate within us, it was judged when Christ died >(Romans 6:6,7 - Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
For he that is dead is freed from sin... and Galatians 2:20 - I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me).
Until Christ returns, we must live in the strength of the new man, to overcome the sinful desires arising from the sin nature. We cannot eradicate our sin nature, but we can allow the Holy Spirit [to dwell] in us so that we do not give in to temptation.
See Genesis 6:5 on the results of sin on the mind/heart.
If you're interested in learning more from the Holy Scripture that gives us hope, read Romans Chapters 3 and 5.
*This thought is from the commentary in my KJV Study Bible (Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1988). I’ve just added one extra text and substituted one word for clarity.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
GOOD FOR SOMETHING SHAKE
GOOD FOR SOMETHING SHAKE
Ingredients
1 cup almonds, soaked in apple juice overnight
10 dates
2 bananas, frozen
4 cloves garlic
1-2 extra cups apple juice
Method
Blend all ingredients, adding extra apple juice to desired consistency.
Ingredients
1 cup almonds, soaked in apple juice overnight
10 dates
2 bananas, frozen
4 cloves garlic
1-2 extra cups apple juice
Method
Blend all ingredients, adding extra apple juice to desired consistency.
Monday, March 16, 2009
PATRIOTISM OF ANOTHER ORDER (Part 1)
“I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free.” Free to do whatever I please? Free from religious persecution? Exactly what freedoms are afforded to me?
Well this isn’t going to be an appeal for the separation of church and state.
This is about obeying the laws as an act of patriotism or loyalty and an act of love. How deep does your pride go? How much do you love your country? Do you love it enough to obey its laws? Do you love it enough to follow those laws even when you don’t want to, when everyone else is breaking them or when transgressing them would be easiest thing to do?
Speeding is a problem for me. A sin if you will. My problem does not consume me continually because we don’t have a car, but when we rent or borrow a vehicle I come face to face with my sin problem. I don’t like speed limits. They limit my ability to sin (speed) freely.
Have you ever tried driving on a normal day at 55 mph or worse yet, 35 mph? I did. Yesterday I decided to obey all the speed limits for 1 day.
Here are my observations:
• I’ve been so accustomed to speeding for so long that it feels natural, exhilarating even
• The other drivers became irritated with me for obeying the law because it kept them from breaking it
• They rode my bumper to force me to sin (speed)
• I was not even aware of what the speed limit was on certain roads
• I didn’t even notice when I far exceeded the speed limit, until I heard sirens or saw a police cruiser which caused me to look at the speedometer
• None of the above would have been an excuse if I’d been pulled over
At the end of the day, maintaining a lawful speed requires a conscious effort (mind) and physical action (will) and cannot be just something that I tell myself I’m going to do.
My actions must be based on principle, not on what everyone else is doing. If I’m not aware of the law, it does not mean that I’m exempt from obeying it. Fear of punishment is not a pleasant motivator for obedience.
Obedience must be based on respect and love for the governing entity and the belief that its laws are there for my good….
(to be continued)
Well this isn’t going to be an appeal for the separation of church and state.
This is about obeying the laws as an act of patriotism or loyalty and an act of love. How deep does your pride go? How much do you love your country? Do you love it enough to obey its laws? Do you love it enough to follow those laws even when you don’t want to, when everyone else is breaking them or when transgressing them would be easiest thing to do?
Speeding is a problem for me. A sin if you will. My problem does not consume me continually because we don’t have a car, but when we rent or borrow a vehicle I come face to face with my sin problem. I don’t like speed limits. They limit my ability to sin (speed) freely.
Have you ever tried driving on a normal day at 55 mph or worse yet, 35 mph? I did. Yesterday I decided to obey all the speed limits for 1 day.
Here are my observations:
• I’ve been so accustomed to speeding for so long that it feels natural, exhilarating even
• The other drivers became irritated with me for obeying the law because it kept them from breaking it
• They rode my bumper to force me to sin (speed)
• I was not even aware of what the speed limit was on certain roads
• I didn’t even notice when I far exceeded the speed limit, until I heard sirens or saw a police cruiser which caused me to look at the speedometer
• None of the above would have been an excuse if I’d been pulled over
At the end of the day, maintaining a lawful speed requires a conscious effort (mind) and physical action (will) and cannot be just something that I tell myself I’m going to do.
My actions must be based on principle, not on what everyone else is doing. If I’m not aware of the law, it does not mean that I’m exempt from obeying it. Fear of punishment is not a pleasant motivator for obedience.
Obedience must be based on respect and love for the governing entity and the belief that its laws are there for my good….
(to be continued)
RANDOM AND TIMELY QUOTE
"Control oil and you control nations; control food and you control the people."
Henry Kissinger
Henry Kissinger
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
WHAT IS ATHEISM
Definition:
Atheism is the religion* of making one's self God. Atheists deny the Sovereign God and place themselves in the position of God. They trust in what they believe to be inherent power within themselves, therefore are needless of anything greater.
When Atheists get sick and they are powerless to help themselves or when they face the death of a loved one, then reality sets in.
For those of you who have family or friends who claim to be Atheists, this is a good place to start. Lovingly show them that there are things that just would not happen in and of themselves and without a "higher power."
*Atheists may claim not to be religious, but the belief that you are your own god is a religion in itself.
Atheism is the religion* of making one's self God. Atheists deny the Sovereign God and place themselves in the position of God. They trust in what they believe to be inherent power within themselves, therefore are needless of anything greater.
When Atheists get sick and they are powerless to help themselves or when they face the death of a loved one, then reality sets in.
For those of you who have family or friends who claim to be Atheists, this is a good place to start. Lovingly show them that there are things that just would not happen in and of themselves and without a "higher power."
*Atheists may claim not to be religious, but the belief that you are your own god is a religion in itself.
OBEDIENT SACRIFICE OR SINCERE IN DISOBEDIENCE
One Thusday, two co-workers were leaving work together and planned to get together on the weekend for lunch. The first (Bob) suggested Friday after work. "That's the Sabbath", the second (Jim) replied.
Jim: "Can we meet on Sunday?"
Bob: "That's my sabbath"
These two co-workers had known each other for a couple years, but never really explored the basis of each other's faith.
Jim asked: "Do you love the Lord?"
Bob: "Of course I do!"
Jim: "Do you believe that the scriptures are God's inspired word?"
Bob: "Without a Doubt!"
Jim: "Then let the Holy Spirit teach you through His word"
Jim pulled out a bible that he always carried with him and silently offered a pray to God for boldness, guidance and wisdom as he opened the scriptures to his co-worker.
Jim opened the scriptures so Bob could follow along and read from Exodus 20:8-11, "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day, and hallowed it."
Then he turned to Genesis 1:1 which read, "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth," and read until Chapter 2:1-3, "Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made", where the Sabbath was first instituted. He emphasized that it was the Sabbath of the Lord thy God, not the Sabbath of the Israelites, not my Sabbath and not your Sabbath.
Jim took him to Mark 2:27 to show him who the Lord's Sabbath was made for.
Jim: "Why did the Lord say, "Remember the Sabbath" " in Exodus 20?
Noticing the puzzled look on Bob's face, Jim went back to Exodus 16: 11-31 where the Lord proved (tested) the children of Israel in regard to the Sabbath.
Seeing the excitement and interest on Bob's face, Jim forged on in faith to Exodus 31:16-18, then to Revelation 14:6,7. He then turned to Matthew 24:14-20 in the New Testiment and closed out with Isaiah 66:22,23 and 58:13,14 in the Old Testiment.
Praise God!!! Bob cried out, his voice trembling with excitement and emotion.
There was silence for a moment, before Bob continued, "Sunday still open?"
Jim replied with a smile, "Always has been"
As they got up to leave, Jim asked if he could offer a word of prayer for Bob, then two friends left work together.
Psalm 117:;1,2 - The truth of the Lord endureth for ever
Jim: "Can we meet on Sunday?"
Bob: "That's my sabbath"
These two co-workers had known each other for a couple years, but never really explored the basis of each other's faith.
Jim asked: "Do you love the Lord?"
Bob: "Of course I do!"
Jim: "Do you believe that the scriptures are God's inspired word?"
Bob: "Without a Doubt!"
Jim: "Then let the Holy Spirit teach you through His word"
Jim pulled out a bible that he always carried with him and silently offered a pray to God for boldness, guidance and wisdom as he opened the scriptures to his co-worker.
Jim opened the scriptures so Bob could follow along and read from Exodus 20:8-11, "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day, and hallowed it."
Then he turned to Genesis 1:1 which read, "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth," and read until Chapter 2:1-3, "Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made", where the Sabbath was first instituted. He emphasized that it was the Sabbath of the Lord thy God, not the Sabbath of the Israelites, not my Sabbath and not your Sabbath.
Jim took him to Mark 2:27 to show him who the Lord's Sabbath was made for.
Jim: "Why did the Lord say, "Remember the Sabbath" " in Exodus 20?
Noticing the puzzled look on Bob's face, Jim went back to Exodus 16: 11-31 where the Lord proved (tested) the children of Israel in regard to the Sabbath.
Seeing the excitement and interest on Bob's face, Jim forged on in faith to Exodus 31:16-18, then to Revelation 14:6,7. He then turned to Matthew 24:14-20 in the New Testiment and closed out with Isaiah 66:22,23 and 58:13,14 in the Old Testiment.
Praise God!!! Bob cried out, his voice trembling with excitement and emotion.
There was silence for a moment, before Bob continued, "Sunday still open?"
Jim replied with a smile, "Always has been"
As they got up to leave, Jim asked if he could offer a word of prayer for Bob, then two friends left work together.
Psalm 117:;1,2 - The truth of the Lord endureth for ever
Monday, March 9, 2009
COMFORT FOODS
CREAM OF POTATO SOUP
Ingredients
14 small red-skin potatoes, diced large
4 cups water
2 tbsp oregano
1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
¼ onion
5 cloves garlic
Salt to taste
2 tbsp flour
Method
Sauté the onions and garlic until for a few minutes in a couple tablespoons of the water. Add the flour, oregano and pepper flakes and stir until a nice paste forms. Add the rest of the water and the potatoes and the salt and cook until potatoes are tender. Place half of the soup in a blender and blend until smooth. Add back to the pot, stir and serve warm with homemade garlic bread.
Ingredients
14 small red-skin potatoes, diced large
4 cups water
2 tbsp oregano
1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
¼ onion
5 cloves garlic
Salt to taste
2 tbsp flour
Method
Sauté the onions and garlic until for a few minutes in a couple tablespoons of the water. Add the flour, oregano and pepper flakes and stir until a nice paste forms. Add the rest of the water and the potatoes and the salt and cook until potatoes are tender. Place half of the soup in a blender and blend until smooth. Add back to the pot, stir and serve warm with homemade garlic bread.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
COUNTRY LIVING
Hello friends,
Just a quick note to let you know about the locations we are confirmed to present Country Living Seminars at:
* Feb. 28 - Mt. Shasta, CA - Mt. Shasta SDA Church
* March 7 & 8 - Magalia, CA - Magalia SDA Church
* March 14 & 15 - Scottsdale, AZ - Thunderbird SDA Church
* March 21 - Casa Grande, AZ - Casa Grande SDA Church
* March 22 & 23 - Phoenix, AZ - Glendale SDA Church
* March 28 & 29 - Orlando, FL - South Orlando SDA Church
* April 4 & 5 - Dalton, GA - Dalton SDA Church
* April 7 & 8 - Bryant, AL - Floral Crest SDA Church
* April 11 & 12 - Wheaton, MD - Wheaton SDA Church
* April 18 & 19 - Alexandria, VA - CPC SDA Church
* April 22 & 23 - Woodbury, NJ - Woodbury SDA Church
* April 25 & 26 - Baltimore, MD - Liberty SDA Church
Some have a downloadable flyer and the rest should have one shortly. We hope to see you there!
God's blessings to you as you follow Him,
The Meissners
Mountain Media Ministries
372 Habersham Hills Cir. #211
Cornelia, Ga. 30531
http://MountainMediaMinistries.org
Just a quick note to let you know about the locations we are confirmed to present Country Living Seminars at:
* Feb. 28 - Mt. Shasta, CA - Mt. Shasta SDA Church
* March 7 & 8 - Magalia, CA - Magalia SDA Church
* March 14 & 15 - Scottsdale, AZ - Thunderbird SDA Church
* March 21 - Casa Grande, AZ - Casa Grande SDA Church
* March 22 & 23 - Phoenix, AZ - Glendale SDA Church
* March 28 & 29 - Orlando, FL - South Orlando SDA Church
* April 4 & 5 - Dalton, GA - Dalton SDA Church
* April 7 & 8 - Bryant, AL - Floral Crest SDA Church
* April 11 & 12 - Wheaton, MD - Wheaton SDA Church
* April 18 & 19 - Alexandria, VA - CPC SDA Church
* April 22 & 23 - Woodbury, NJ - Woodbury SDA Church
* April 25 & 26 - Baltimore, MD - Liberty SDA Church
Some have a downloadable flyer and the rest should have one shortly. We hope to see you there!
God's blessings to you as you follow Him,
The Meissners
Mountain Media Ministries
372 Habersham Hills Cir. #211
Cornelia, Ga. 30531
http://MountainMediaMinistries.org
Lunch Ideas
CABBAGE SALAD
Ingredients
½ head green cabbage, finely chopped or shredded (or grated if you have the time and energy)
3 heaping tbsp Veganaise* (soy-based dressing)
1 tbsp maple syrup
Juice of ½ lemon
1tbsp fenugreek seasoning
½ can pitted black olives, halved
Method
Mix ingredients thoroughly and enjoy.
Note: *If you want an alternative to the Veganaise, you may use the Sunflower Dip recipe instead.
SAVORY BLACK BEANS
Saute ¼ onion in a tbsp water until clear. Add 1 cup washed beans, 2 cups water and season with ½ cup coconut milk, basil, Braggs Amino, salt and oregano (all to taste). Simmer until beans are tender. Canned beans may also be used. Serve over rice, a baked potato or sweet yam. Great with Haystacks.
Note: Add a dollop of Veganaise in the beans just before service for added flavor.
SAVORY LENTILS
Saute ¼ onion in a tbsp water until clear. Add 1 cup washed lentils and 1 cups water and season with rosemary, salt, Braggs Amino, crushed red pepper, cumin. Simmer until beans are tender. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes or bulgar grains*. Use extra water to make a soup and adjust seasoning accordingly. To thicken soup, mix 1 tbsp arrowroot powder in about 2 tbsp cold water and pour into the soup.
Note: To make this recipe, use the Bulgar Burger Crumbles recipe using the tan colored bulgar wheat instead. May use the finished product in the place of rice served with gravy or thick sauces.
Ingredients
½ head green cabbage, finely chopped or shredded (or grated if you have the time and energy)
3 heaping tbsp Veganaise* (soy-based dressing)
1 tbsp maple syrup
Juice of ½ lemon
1tbsp fenugreek seasoning
½ can pitted black olives, halved
Method
Mix ingredients thoroughly and enjoy.
Note: *If you want an alternative to the Veganaise, you may use the Sunflower Dip recipe instead.
SAVORY BLACK BEANS
Saute ¼ onion in a tbsp water until clear. Add 1 cup washed beans, 2 cups water and season with ½ cup coconut milk, basil, Braggs Amino, salt and oregano (all to taste). Simmer until beans are tender. Canned beans may also be used. Serve over rice, a baked potato or sweet yam. Great with Haystacks.
Note: Add a dollop of Veganaise in the beans just before service for added flavor.
SAVORY LENTILS
Saute ¼ onion in a tbsp water until clear. Add 1 cup washed lentils and 1 cups water and season with rosemary, salt, Braggs Amino, crushed red pepper, cumin. Simmer until beans are tender. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes or bulgar grains*. Use extra water to make a soup and adjust seasoning accordingly. To thicken soup, mix 1 tbsp arrowroot powder in about 2 tbsp cold water and pour into the soup.
Note: To make this recipe, use the Bulgar Burger Crumbles recipe using the tan colored bulgar wheat instead. May use the finished product in the place of rice served with gravy or thick sauces.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
GREAT IS YOUR MERCY TOWARD ME
Psalm 117
Praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.
For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.
Praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.
For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.
TROUBLOUS TIMES?
But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble. And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him. (Psalms 37:39-40)
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
TRUTH: GIVE IT TIME
In the course of our life, we will come across situations where we have a difference of belief with friends, family and neighbors. Here's what we can do:
(1) Surrender self (that means giving up the right to be right)
(2) State our belief with all the conviction and confidence we can muster (if we don't belief what we're saying, why should anyone else?)
(3) Leave the other person to make up their own minds (the worse thing we can do is argue our point)
(4) Let truth win out (What is true, remains true)
In the end, with time, the truth will be known. There is no need to strive or lose relationship with anyone over who is right or who is wrong.
Know why you believe what you believe and stand firmly by it. If you're not too sure, then stay quiet.
(1) Surrender self (that means giving up the right to be right)
(2) State our belief with all the conviction and confidence we can muster (if we don't belief what we're saying, why should anyone else?)
(3) Leave the other person to make up their own minds (the worse thing we can do is argue our point)
(4) Let truth win out (What is true, remains true)
In the end, with time, the truth will be known. There is no need to strive or lose relationship with anyone over who is right or who is wrong.
Know why you believe what you believe and stand firmly by it. If you're not too sure, then stay quiet.
COCONUT GREENS & A DESSERT
COCONUT GREENS
Ingredients
Bunch of green leafy vegetables (Kale, Collards, Spinach, Chard, etc.)
½ onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 can coconut milk (you can also make your own fresh coconut milk)*
1 tbsp fresh or dry thyme
Braggs Liquid Amino to taste
1 pinch of salt or ½ tsp of your favorite low-sodium seasoning
Method
Cut greens into bite size pieces. Sauté onion and garlic in a little water. Add greens and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add ½ to whole can of coconut milk and seasonings. Cover and let cook until green are nice and tender.
*Making Coconut Milk
Put a dry coconut in the oven at 250 degrees for 1 hour so that the flesh separates easily from the shell. Use a hammer and make a crack in the coconut, immediately pouring the coconut water into a cup. You can enjoy this drink as is, or cool in the fridge before drinking. Use the hammer to break the coconut until it is halved. With a knife, separate the coconut flesh from the shell. Cut the flesh into cubes and blend with a little water until it yields a while liquid. Squeeze the “milk” out of the mixture and use as needed. Save the dry coconut in the fridge for your cakes, carob balls** or other yummy desserts.
**CAROB BALLS
Ingredients
½ cup walnuts
1 cup raisins
2 tbsp carob powder
shredded coconut (optional)
Method
Process ingredients well. Grab a handful and squeeze, and then roll with your hands into balls. Roll in shredded coconut.
Makes 6
Ingredients
Bunch of green leafy vegetables (Kale, Collards, Spinach, Chard, etc.)
½ onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 can coconut milk (you can also make your own fresh coconut milk)*
1 tbsp fresh or dry thyme
Braggs Liquid Amino to taste
1 pinch of salt or ½ tsp of your favorite low-sodium seasoning
Method
Cut greens into bite size pieces. Sauté onion and garlic in a little water. Add greens and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add ½ to whole can of coconut milk and seasonings. Cover and let cook until green are nice and tender.
*Making Coconut Milk
Put a dry coconut in the oven at 250 degrees for 1 hour so that the flesh separates easily from the shell. Use a hammer and make a crack in the coconut, immediately pouring the coconut water into a cup. You can enjoy this drink as is, or cool in the fridge before drinking. Use the hammer to break the coconut until it is halved. With a knife, separate the coconut flesh from the shell. Cut the flesh into cubes and blend with a little water until it yields a while liquid. Squeeze the “milk” out of the mixture and use as needed. Save the dry coconut in the fridge for your cakes, carob balls** or other yummy desserts.
**CAROB BALLS
Ingredients
½ cup walnuts
1 cup raisins
2 tbsp carob powder
shredded coconut (optional)
Method
Process ingredients well. Grab a handful and squeeze, and then roll with your hands into balls. Roll in shredded coconut.
Makes 6
Sunday, February 15, 2009
WILL WORK FOR FOOD (in Maryland)
If you're looking to get organic vegetables and learn about farming at the same time, then this is for you
**They have reduced prices for shares.
CSA Membership - Most of our customers buy our produce by paying in the spring for a membership in our CSA. If you would like to be notified as soon as shares are available for the 2009 season, email us at clagettfarm@cbf.org
Clagett Farm Workshare - Pick your own veggies! Work four hours or more at the farm, and take home a "share" of produce fresh-picked by yourself. Each week that you work, you take home the same share of produce that a paying CSA member would take. Please see below for the guildelines on being a workshare at the farm.
http://www.cbf.org/site/PageServer?pagename=act_sub_restoration_clagett_vegetable
http://cbf.typepad.com/clagett_farm/
**They have reduced prices for shares.
CSA Membership - Most of our customers buy our produce by paying in the spring for a membership in our CSA. If you would like to be notified as soon as shares are available for the 2009 season, email us at clagettfarm@cbf.org
Clagett Farm Workshare - Pick your own veggies! Work four hours or more at the farm, and take home a "share" of produce fresh-picked by yourself. Each week that you work, you take home the same share of produce that a paying CSA member would take. Please see below for the guildelines on being a workshare at the farm.
http://www.cbf.org/site/PageServer?pagename=act_sub_restoration_clagett_vegetable
http://cbf.typepad.com/clagett_farm/
Thursday, February 12, 2009
QUICK FIXES
MOOD TAMER SMOOTHIE
Ingredients
1 cup walnuts soaked overnight in pineapple or apple juice
1 cup of the same juice
6 large medjool dates (pitted)
2 tbsp flaxseeds
Method
Blend all ingredients together and enjoy.
Note: This recipe was given to me by a church member as a natural remedy for winter blues, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Holiday Depression for whatever is ailing your mind at the time.
CANCER CURING KALE
Ingredients
1 Bunch Kale, washed thoroughly
¼ cup olive oil (may use more or less depending on the amount of kale in a bunch)
Juice of 1 lemon
3 cloves garlic, finely grated
a pinch of salt (optional)
1 tbsp honey or agave nectar (optional)
Method
Lay leaves on top of each other and form a roll. Thinly slice, then cut into bite-size pieces. Use the back of a spoon or mortar and pestle to make a paste with the remaining ingredients. Mix with the kale and let sit in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Note: You don’t need anything else for this ready-dressed salad. Increase the ingredients in the paste if you need more kick. The paste breaks down the kale so that it is nice and edible by the time you're ready to eat it.
Ingredients
1 cup walnuts soaked overnight in pineapple or apple juice
1 cup of the same juice
6 large medjool dates (pitted)
2 tbsp flaxseeds
Method
Blend all ingredients together and enjoy.
Note: This recipe was given to me by a church member as a natural remedy for winter blues, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Holiday Depression for whatever is ailing your mind at the time.
CANCER CURING KALE
Ingredients
1 Bunch Kale, washed thoroughly
¼ cup olive oil (may use more or less depending on the amount of kale in a bunch)
Juice of 1 lemon
3 cloves garlic, finely grated
a pinch of salt (optional)
1 tbsp honey or agave nectar (optional)
Method
Lay leaves on top of each other and form a roll. Thinly slice, then cut into bite-size pieces. Use the back of a spoon or mortar and pestle to make a paste with the remaining ingredients. Mix with the kale and let sit in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Note: You don’t need anything else for this ready-dressed salad. Increase the ingredients in the paste if you need more kick. The paste breaks down the kale so that it is nice and edible by the time you're ready to eat it.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
DAIRY-FREE DELIGHTS
SUNFLOWER DIP
Ingredients
1 cup raw sunflower seeds, rinsed well
1 cup water (more if needed)
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp McKays Vegan Chicken-style seasoning
1 quarter onion (and /or onion powder)
1 clove garlic (and/or garlic powder)
Method
Blend all ingredients in the blender until nice and creamy (add more water if needed). Serve with homemade fries, corn chips or as a dip for crisp vegetables.
This recipe is a spin off Chris Rucker's recipe in The Seventh-Day Diet, based on what I had in my kitchen at the time.
ROASTED BROCCOLI
Ingredients
Fresh broccoli florets, rinsed and drained
Olive oil
1 tsp seasoning of choice (optional)
Method
Lightly drizzle florets with olive oil. Mix well. Sprinkle seasoning on it (this is not necessary, because the broccoli will spring it’s own sweetness). Roast in the oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Broccoli will be between crisp and delicious.
Tip: If you try it and don’t like it that way, just leave it in the oven for 5 minutes more. It won’t affect the taste, just the tenderness.
Ingredients
1 cup raw sunflower seeds, rinsed well
1 cup water (more if needed)
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp McKays Vegan Chicken-style seasoning
1 quarter onion (and /or onion powder)
1 clove garlic (and/or garlic powder)
Method
Blend all ingredients in the blender until nice and creamy (add more water if needed). Serve with homemade fries, corn chips or as a dip for crisp vegetables.
This recipe is a spin off Chris Rucker's recipe in The Seventh-Day Diet, based on what I had in my kitchen at the time.
ROASTED BROCCOLI
Ingredients
Fresh broccoli florets, rinsed and drained
Olive oil
1 tsp seasoning of choice (optional)
Method
Lightly drizzle florets with olive oil. Mix well. Sprinkle seasoning on it (this is not necessary, because the broccoli will spring it’s own sweetness). Roast in the oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Broccoli will be between crisp and delicious.
Tip: If you try it and don’t like it that way, just leave it in the oven for 5 minutes more. It won’t affect the taste, just the tenderness.
Monday, February 9, 2009
BREAKFAST IDEAS
OH OATMEAL!
Ingredients
4 cups water
2 cups rolled oats
12 whole cloves
12 dates chopped
1 cup organic apple juice
Grade B Maple syrup
Sliced bananas
Method
Chop and soak dates in the apple juice (preferably overnight, if you can). Bring water, with cloves added, to a boil. Add oats and cook to desired consistency. Stir in date mixture and serve warm with maple syrup and bananas. *Because the oatmeal is not cooked with sugar it will appeal to those who don’t like it too sweet and those who do can add the maple syrup to suit their taste.
Serves 8
Money saving tip: Trader Joes has Grade B maple syrup for $11.99 and Whole Foods sells it for $16.99. A little goes a long way.
APPLE WALNUT CRUNCH
Ingredients
1 cup walnuts
1 cup 100% fruit juice (water may also be used if you want to control your caloric intake)
1 cup soft white wheat berries
1 cup hard wheat berries (may use unhulled or pearl barley instead)
4 cups water
1 cup raisins
2 tbsp honey
2 apples, grated or chopped (do just before serving)
Method
Soak the walnuts overnight in 1 cup water or fruit juice of your choice. Wash grains and put in prepared* Crockpot. Add 4 cups water and cook on low overnight. In the morning, finely grind the walnuts and the soak liquid, then add to the finished grains. Stir in the raisins, honey and apples and serve as is, or with a tasty rice milk or homemade cashew or almond milk if you like your hot cereal swimming.
Note:*spray the inside of the Crockpot with non-stick spray or rub with a little olive oil to prevent the grains from sticking to the side; it also makes cleanup easy.
RAINBOW BREAKFAST POTATOES
Ingredients
12 small red-skinned potatoes
½ red, yellow and green peppers
¼ red onion
¼ sweet onion
Seasoning to taste (salt, rosemary, chicken-style seasoning)
½ tsp turmeric (for color)
Water as needed
Method
Thoroughly wash and cut potatoes in ½ inch chunks. Saute onions, garlic and peppers in a little water, coconut oil or good quality olive oil for a few minutes. Add potatoes and stir, let simmer for a few minutes. Add water a little a time so that the potatoes don’t stick to the pan. Repeat until the potatoes are tender.
Note: This dish also tastes good cold.
Ingredients
4 cups water
2 cups rolled oats
12 whole cloves
12 dates chopped
1 cup organic apple juice
Grade B Maple syrup
Sliced bananas
Method
Chop and soak dates in the apple juice (preferably overnight, if you can). Bring water, with cloves added, to a boil. Add oats and cook to desired consistency. Stir in date mixture and serve warm with maple syrup and bananas. *Because the oatmeal is not cooked with sugar it will appeal to those who don’t like it too sweet and those who do can add the maple syrup to suit their taste.
Serves 8
Money saving tip: Trader Joes has Grade B maple syrup for $11.99 and Whole Foods sells it for $16.99. A little goes a long way.
APPLE WALNUT CRUNCH
Ingredients
1 cup walnuts
1 cup 100% fruit juice (water may also be used if you want to control your caloric intake)
1 cup soft white wheat berries
1 cup hard wheat berries (may use unhulled or pearl barley instead)
4 cups water
1 cup raisins
2 tbsp honey
2 apples, grated or chopped (do just before serving)
Method
Soak the walnuts overnight in 1 cup water or fruit juice of your choice. Wash grains and put in prepared* Crockpot. Add 4 cups water and cook on low overnight. In the morning, finely grind the walnuts and the soak liquid, then add to the finished grains. Stir in the raisins, honey and apples and serve as is, or with a tasty rice milk or homemade cashew or almond milk if you like your hot cereal swimming.
Note:*spray the inside of the Crockpot with non-stick spray or rub with a little olive oil to prevent the grains from sticking to the side; it also makes cleanup easy.
RAINBOW BREAKFAST POTATOES
Ingredients
12 small red-skinned potatoes
½ red, yellow and green peppers
¼ red onion
¼ sweet onion
Seasoning to taste (salt, rosemary, chicken-style seasoning)
½ tsp turmeric (for color)
Water as needed
Method
Thoroughly wash and cut potatoes in ½ inch chunks. Saute onions, garlic and peppers in a little water, coconut oil or good quality olive oil for a few minutes. Add potatoes and stir, let simmer for a few minutes. Add water a little a time so that the potatoes don’t stick to the pan. Repeat until the potatoes are tender.
Note: This dish also tastes good cold.
FIBER-RICH GROUND BEEF SUBSTITUTE
BULGAR BURGER CRUMBLES
Ingredients
2 cups Bulgar Wheat (the dark brown kind)
2 cups water
1 cup walnuts
½ onion, quartered (and/or powdered)
1 clove garlic (and/or powdered)
1 tbsp all-purpose seasoning
1 tsp salt
*fresh or dried thyme (optional)
Method
Place Bulgar in saucepan. Process remaining ingredients, except thyme, in a blender until smooth, then pour over bulgar wheat. Cover over low heat for about 5 minutes, and then add thyme, stirring frequently. Turn off heat and let stand about 20 minutes. Spread evenly on a cookie sheet or 13x9 dish and bake at 250 degrees for about 1 hr. or until mostly dry (be sure not to let it burn or dry out)
.
Use in place of ground beef or veggie crumbles.
Note: If not using right away, it freezes well. To reconstitute, mix equal amounts w/V-8 juice or spaghetti sauce and cook until moisture is used up. Use as desired.
Ingredients
2 cups Bulgar Wheat (the dark brown kind)
2 cups water
1 cup walnuts
½ onion, quartered (and/or powdered)
1 clove garlic (and/or powdered)
1 tbsp all-purpose seasoning
1 tsp salt
*fresh or dried thyme (optional)
Method
Place Bulgar in saucepan. Process remaining ingredients, except thyme, in a blender until smooth, then pour over bulgar wheat. Cover over low heat for about 5 minutes, and then add thyme, stirring frequently. Turn off heat and let stand about 20 minutes. Spread evenly on a cookie sheet or 13x9 dish and bake at 250 degrees for about 1 hr. or until mostly dry (be sure not to let it burn or dry out)
.
Use in place of ground beef or veggie crumbles.
Note: If not using right away, it freezes well. To reconstitute, mix equal amounts w/V-8 juice or spaghetti sauce and cook until moisture is used up. Use as desired.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
IS GOD LOVE?
Since everyone, except those who don't think they'll have a "valentine" this year or those who have bad memories of this month, will be celebrating the "love day," this Blog is written to show you love.
When something goes wrong, people oftentimes say that God did it. They sometimes ask, "why?" or "what did the particular person do to deserve the situation?"
To answer that question, we'd have to go back to Genesis. When Adam and Eve sinned, they brought death, sickness, pain and a whole host of evil upon themselves, their off spring and every created thing. The wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23a). All have sinned and come short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23).
Did the baby who was thrown into the dumpster sin? No. But he/she was born with a sinful nature (see Psalms 51:5). He/she was also born to a mother with a sinful nature and because of selfishness, pride, fear or hopelessness (all the results of sin), that mother chose to discard her baby like trash.
God did not do that. He did not want that to happen. Yes, the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23a), but if we continue reading the same verse, we'd see that the gift of God is eternal life (Romans 6:23b). For God so loved the world that he have His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life (John 3:16). God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him [Jesus] might be saved (John 3:17).
That's love!!!
Which of us would give up a child to save someone who may not even appreciate the sacrifice? Not me, thinking with selfish heart. The opposite of love is selfishess. Philipians 2:6,7 tells us that Christ didn't think that equality with God was something to be selfishly withheld, but the Creator (see John 1:1,2 & 14 and Colossians 1:16) made himself like the beings he created in order to save us.
Read Colossians 1:3-17 for further study)
You choose for yourself if that constitutes love.
When something goes wrong, people oftentimes say that God did it. They sometimes ask, "why?" or "what did the particular person do to deserve the situation?"
To answer that question, we'd have to go back to Genesis. When Adam and Eve sinned, they brought death, sickness, pain and a whole host of evil upon themselves, their off spring and every created thing. The wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23a). All have sinned and come short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23).
Did the baby who was thrown into the dumpster sin? No. But he/she was born with a sinful nature (see Psalms 51:5). He/she was also born to a mother with a sinful nature and because of selfishness, pride, fear or hopelessness (all the results of sin), that mother chose to discard her baby like trash.
God did not do that. He did not want that to happen. Yes, the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23a), but if we continue reading the same verse, we'd see that the gift of God is eternal life (Romans 6:23b). For God so loved the world that he have His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life (John 3:16). God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him [Jesus] might be saved (John 3:17).
That's love!!!
Which of us would give up a child to save someone who may not even appreciate the sacrifice? Not me, thinking with selfish heart. The opposite of love is selfishess. Philipians 2:6,7 tells us that Christ didn't think that equality with God was something to be selfishly withheld, but the Creator (see John 1:1,2 & 14 and Colossians 1:16) made himself like the beings he created in order to save us.
Read Colossians 1:3-17 for further study)
You choose for yourself if that constitutes love.
Monday, January 12, 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!?
This is my New Year's Blog. Since this is a time for new beginnings, let me share with you a wonderful revelation in my own life.
Before the story, let me tell you the lessons I learned:
(1) Our sins and bad traits of character are formed over time and if not taken cared of, they get worse
(2) We can become blinded to sin, or worse yet, ignore the sin that is not readily visible to the rest of the world
(3) It takes time and effort to remove sin from our lives and change our bad traits of character
(4) No one else can do for you what you need to do for yourself
(5) It's refreshing to be live victorious over besetting sins and bad character traits
(6) When you are set free, people may not even notice, but that doesn't diminish from the change that has taken place in your life
Now for the story.
There is a 6" space between the kitchen wall and the refrigerator in our apartment. For the past five years since we have been living here, dust and dirt, lost toys and crayons have accumulated between there. In fact, it was downright disgusting.
You couldn't see it unless you purposely looked behind there. Guests hopefully never saw it because they never get that far into our kitchen. Only the occupants of our home would ever notice it.
Yes, we have seen it before. Yes, we knew that it needed to be cleaned. Yes, we knew that it would take effort to get behind there and clean it. Honestly, sometimes we didn't notice it. All this knowledge did not prompt us to do anything about it. I even hired a cleaning crew to come in and interestingly enough, they didn't touch it either.
On day in a fit of cleaning rage, I set out to clean that space. I called maintenance to move the refrigerator, but one guy was too lazy to come and the other one was not on duty. This project couldn't wait. I said a silent prayer, recited Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me," and moved the fridge. It felt like it was made of feathers.
The job took longer than I thought it would. There was more dirt that became evident once the fridge was moved. Dust had even clung to the wall.
Let me say that the place is nice and clean and sanitized now. It looks beautiful. Every once in a while, I look behind there and feel a sense of gratitude. I wonder why I waited so long to do it. Some members of my family still have not noticed the difference, but I do and I'm thankful that it is not clean.
That's it! My spiritual lesson for the year. Now the other areas of my life that need cleaning will take the same approach and effort--bridling my tongue (James 1:19,26) and ruling my spirit (Proverbs 16:32; 25:28).
Before the story, let me tell you the lessons I learned:
(1) Our sins and bad traits of character are formed over time and if not taken cared of, they get worse
(2) We can become blinded to sin, or worse yet, ignore the sin that is not readily visible to the rest of the world
(3) It takes time and effort to remove sin from our lives and change our bad traits of character
(4) No one else can do for you what you need to do for yourself
(5) It's refreshing to be live victorious over besetting sins and bad character traits
(6) When you are set free, people may not even notice, but that doesn't diminish from the change that has taken place in your life
Now for the story.
There is a 6" space between the kitchen wall and the refrigerator in our apartment. For the past five years since we have been living here, dust and dirt, lost toys and crayons have accumulated between there. In fact, it was downright disgusting.
You couldn't see it unless you purposely looked behind there. Guests hopefully never saw it because they never get that far into our kitchen. Only the occupants of our home would ever notice it.
Yes, we have seen it before. Yes, we knew that it needed to be cleaned. Yes, we knew that it would take effort to get behind there and clean it. Honestly, sometimes we didn't notice it. All this knowledge did not prompt us to do anything about it. I even hired a cleaning crew to come in and interestingly enough, they didn't touch it either.
On day in a fit of cleaning rage, I set out to clean that space. I called maintenance to move the refrigerator, but one guy was too lazy to come and the other one was not on duty. This project couldn't wait. I said a silent prayer, recited Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me," and moved the fridge. It felt like it was made of feathers.
The job took longer than I thought it would. There was more dirt that became evident once the fridge was moved. Dust had even clung to the wall.
Let me say that the place is nice and clean and sanitized now. It looks beautiful. Every once in a while, I look behind there and feel a sense of gratitude. I wonder why I waited so long to do it. Some members of my family still have not noticed the difference, but I do and I'm thankful that it is not clean.
That's it! My spiritual lesson for the year. Now the other areas of my life that need cleaning will take the same approach and effort--bridling my tongue (James 1:19,26) and ruling my spirit (Proverbs 16:32; 25:28).
WHAT IS TRUE EDUCATION?
Birth—Kindergarten Program
The work of the parents in the
homeschool begins at birth. Long before
formal schooling is started, you
are already educating your child.
“It is in the home that the
education of the child is to begin.
Here is his first school. Here, with
his parents as instructors, he is to
learn the lessons that are to guide
him throughout life—lessons of
respect, obedience, reverence, selfcontrol.
The educational influences
of the home are a decided power for
good or for evil. They are in many
respects silent and gradual, but if
exerted on the right side, they become
a far-reaching power for truth
and righteousness. If the child is not
instructed aright here, Satan will
educate him through agencies of his
choosing. How important, then, is
the school in the home!
“Upon all parents there rests
the obligation of giving physical,
mental, and spiritual instruction.
of the home are a decided power for
good or for evil. They are in many
respects silent and gradual, but if
exerted on the right side, they become
a far-reaching power for truth
and righteousness. If the child is not
instructed aright here, Satan will
educate him through agencies of his
choosing. How important, then, is
the school in the home!
“Upon all parents there rests
the obligation of giving physical,
mental, and spiritual instruction.
It should be the object of every parent
to secure to his child a well-balanced,
symmetrical character. This
is a work of no small magnitude
and importance—a work requiring
earnest thought and prayer no less
than patient, persevering effort.
A right foundation must be laid, a
framework, strong and firm, erected;
and then day by day the work of
building, polishing, perfecting, must
go forward.”*
to secure to his child a well-balanced,
symmetrical character. This
is a work of no small magnitude
and importance—a work requiring
earnest thought and prayer no less
than patient, persevering effort.
A right foundation must be laid, a
framework, strong and firm, erected;
and then day by day the work of
building, polishing, perfecting, must
go forward.”*
The most important subjects
taught in these first years are Bible,
Character, Nature, and Practical
Work. It is best to leave the Reading,
Writing, and Arithmetic for a
later time when the child has developed
more mentally, physically, and
spiritually. When the child is more
mature, he will learn more quickly
and easily what would have been
difficult and frustrating at a younger
age. This method helps to encourage
a love of learning and the child
will catch up with or excel beyond
his or her peers.
taught in these first years are Bible,
Character, Nature, and Practical
Work. It is best to leave the Reading,
Writing, and Arithmetic for a
later time when the child has developed
more mentally, physically, and
spiritually. When the child is more
mature, he will learn more quickly
and easily what would have been
difficult and frustrating at a younger
age. This method helps to encourage
a love of learning and the child
will catch up with or excel beyond
his or her peers.
We recommend the following:
Kindergarten/Pre-school – 0-7 years
First Grade – 8 years
Grades 2-8 – 9-14 or
15 years
Grades 9-12 – 15 or 16-19 years
Apprenticeship – 20-25 years
Curriculum Outline for Sonlight Education Ministry
Thursday, November 20, 2008
ONE WEEK WORTH OF WELLNESS
ONE WEEK WORTH OF WELLNESS
Our Mind, Body and Spirit Series ends December 20, 2008. Below are the last 7 topics that close out 2008. Begin 2009 with the tools to help you keep your New Year’s resolutions regarding your health. All programs are free to the public. * Note schedule changes and/or additions
*Friday, November 21, 2008 – 7pm – Udderly Amazing - Are dairy products good for us? For centuries, we have been led to believe that dairy products should form an essential component of our diets. However, it is well known that many nations are dairy-intolerant, and that even dairy-tolerant nations are subject to many allergenic responses to dairy products. New evidence implicates dairy in not only allergenic responses, but in potentially lethal diseases, such as osteoporosis, leukemia, diabetes, and many others. The latest scientific findings and their impact on our lifestyle choices are discussed.
*Saturday, November 22, 2008 – 3pm – Killed by the Good Life – Doris Hernandez returns from the Hartland Institute and Lifestyle Center in Virginia with another riveting seminar on food and nutrition.
*Friday, November 28, 2008 - 7pm – Health and Happiness - Does vegetarianism offer a viable alternative for diets rich in animal products? Is it healthy to choose a vegan lifestyle and how does one ensure adequate quantities of all essential nutrients? These issues and many other factors pertaining to a healthy lifestyle are discussed in-depth in this lecture. Moreover, recipes and household tips are provided to make the transition to a vegan lifestyle not only simple but delightful.
Our Mind, Body and Spirit Series ends December 20, 2008. Below are the last 7 topics that close out 2008. Begin 2009 with the tools to help you keep your New Year’s resolutions regarding your health. All programs are free to the public. * Note schedule changes and/or additions
*Friday, November 21, 2008 – 7pm – Udderly Amazing - Are dairy products good for us? For centuries, we have been led to believe that dairy products should form an essential component of our diets. However, it is well known that many nations are dairy-intolerant, and that even dairy-tolerant nations are subject to many allergenic responses to dairy products. New evidence implicates dairy in not only allergenic responses, but in potentially lethal diseases, such as osteoporosis, leukemia, diabetes, and many others. The latest scientific findings and their impact on our lifestyle choices are discussed.
*Saturday, November 22, 2008 – 3pm – Killed by the Good Life – Doris Hernandez returns from the Hartland Institute and Lifestyle Center in Virginia with another riveting seminar on food and nutrition.
*Friday, November 28, 2008 - 7pm – Health and Happiness - Does vegetarianism offer a viable alternative for diets rich in animal products? Is it healthy to choose a vegan lifestyle and how does one ensure adequate quantities of all essential nutrients? These issues and many other factors pertaining to a healthy lifestyle are discussed in-depth in this lecture. Moreover, recipes and household tips are provided to make the transition to a vegan lifestyle not only simple but delightful.
Friday, December 5, 2008 – 7pm – Holiday Depression & SAD (Seasonal Associative Disorder) – What is supposed to be most wonderful time of the year is often the most miserable. Have you ever noticed your mood shift during the winter? Do you feel lonely at your holiday dinner parties even with a roomful of loved ones? Katia Reinert, MSN of the Washington Adventist Hospital, goes to the heart of the matter to give you the answers you’ve been seeking.
Friday, December 12, 2008 – 7pm - Misery in Silence: Domestic Violence and Abuse
Derrick and Sonya McCollum from Community Praise Center in Alexandria, VA, will be sharing with couples, singles and teens about this important topic. How to recognize the signs of an abuser? What are the effects of verbal, physical and emotional abuse on us and our loved ones? How to get help yourself or help someone you care about and much more...
*Friday, December 19, 2008 – 7pm – Disease Begins in the Colon – We began our health series with her, now due to overwhelming request, we conclude our lecture with Dr. Vanetta Kalu sharing a powerful presentation that will change your life.
*Saturday, December 20, 2008 – 3pm – Edible Show and Tell – Now that we’ve learned about various lifestyle changes that could prevent, and in many cases, reverse disease, Dr. Kalu returns to show us how. We’ll be tasting delicious vegan delights from her newly published cookbook, Start Here. Who knew that eating healthy could tantalize your taste buds. Bring a friend or skeptic.
Program Location:
Hyattsville Seventh-day Adventist Church
4807 42nd Place
Hyattsville, MD 20782
Phone: 301-927-2080
For more details, call Leuanna Matheson at 202-437-4867
Sunday, November 9, 2008
HEAVENLY GRAINS BREAKFAST SURPRISE
HEAVENLY GRAINS BREAKFAST SURPRISE*
Ingredients:
1 cup sweet short-grain brown rice
1/2 cup barley
1/2 cup wheat berries
4-5 cups water or apple juice (enough to cover 2-in above grains)
Method:
Cook grains and water overnight in crockpot (on low for 8 hours). Finished product should be nice and soft, like oatmeal, but it has a different texture for those who don't like oatmeal.
Stir-in Ingredients:
1 large can pineapple with the juice (crushed or chunks)
5 dates
1 heaping handful of raisins
sliced bananas
Nut milk
Maple Syrup
Shredded coconut (optional)
Method
Blend pineapple and dates until nice and creamy. Stir into cooked grains. Top with remaining ingredients to your desired taste. Enjoy.
*This recipe was heaven-inspired when I had no idea what to make for breakfast, it's full of fibrous grains and to my surprise, my children loved it. Hope you do too.
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 cup sweet short-grain brown rice
1/2 cup barley
1/2 cup wheat berries
4-5 cups water or apple juice (enough to cover 2-in above grains)
Method:
Cook grains and water overnight in crockpot (on low for 8 hours). Finished product should be nice and soft, like oatmeal, but it has a different texture for those who don't like oatmeal.
Stir-in Ingredients:
1 large can pineapple with the juice (crushed or chunks)
5 dates
1 heaping handful of raisins
sliced bananas
Nut milk
Maple Syrup
Shredded coconut (optional)
Method
Blend pineapple and dates until nice and creamy. Stir into cooked grains. Top with remaining ingredients to your desired taste. Enjoy.
*This recipe was heaven-inspired when I had no idea what to make for breakfast, it's full of fibrous grains and to my surprise, my children loved it. Hope you do too.
Makes 4 servings
HEARTY BREAKFAST
HEAVENLY BREAKFAST GRAIN SURPISE*
Ingredients:
1 cup sweet short-grain brown rice
1/2 cup barley
1/2 cup wheat berries
Water (enough to cover 2-in above grains)
Method:
Cook grains and water overnight in crockpot (at least 8 hours). Finished product should be nice and soft, like oatmeal, but different in texture for those who don't like oatmeal.
Stir-in Ingredients:
1 large can pineapple with the juice (crushed or chunks)
5 dates
1 heaping handful of raisins
sliced bananas
Nut milk
Maple Syrup
Blend first three ingredients until nice and creamy. Stir into cooked grains. Top with three remaining ingredients to your desired taste. Enjoy.
*This recipe was heaven-inspired when I had no idea what to make for breakfast, it's full of fiberous grains and to my surprise, my children loved it. Hope you do too.
Ingredients:
1 cup sweet short-grain brown rice
1/2 cup barley
1/2 cup wheat berries
Water (enough to cover 2-in above grains)
Method:
Cook grains and water overnight in crockpot (at least 8 hours). Finished product should be nice and soft, like oatmeal, but different in texture for those who don't like oatmeal.
Stir-in Ingredients:
1 large can pineapple with the juice (crushed or chunks)
5 dates
1 heaping handful of raisins
sliced bananas
Nut milk
Maple Syrup
Blend first three ingredients until nice and creamy. Stir into cooked grains. Top with three remaining ingredients to your desired taste. Enjoy.
*This recipe was heaven-inspired when I had no idea what to make for breakfast, it's full of fiberous grains and to my surprise, my children loved it. Hope you do too.
HARTLAND LIFESTYLE CENTER & INSTITUTE
Friday, November 14th @7pm – Obesity
Do you wish you could go back to your college weight? Have you made yourself a test case for every new diet on the market? Join us as guest speaker Doris Hernandez from The Hartland Lifestyle Center & Institute presents a true, but sobering seminar on obesity that will change your life (whether you admit you're obese or nor). Location: 4807 42nd Place, Hyattsville, MD 20782.
Friday, November 21st@7pm Natural Remedies
With symptom treatments becoming routine and Healthcare decreasing for even the working class, more and more people are turning to natural remedies to help themselves. The team from Hartland Institute in Virginia http://hartland.edu/cms/hlc/ returns to demonstrate simple home remedies you can do at home. From Russian Steam Baths to the plethora of uses for activated charcoal, and much more, you will receive a wealth of useful information in this presentation.
Friday, November 28th@7pm – Udderly Amazing
Do you suffer from serious gas after consuming cheese or milk? Is osteoporosis, leukemia or diabetes something that’s of concern to your family? Hear what Professor Walter J. Veith of Amazing Discoveries has to share regarding the milk that “does the body good.”
Location: 4807 42nd Place, Hyattsville, MD 20782. Call Leuanna Matheson at 202-437-4867 FMI.
Do you wish you could go back to your college weight? Have you made yourself a test case for every new diet on the market? Join us as guest speaker Doris Hernandez from The Hartland Lifestyle Center & Institute presents a true, but sobering seminar on obesity that will change your life (whether you admit you're obese or nor). Location: 4807 42nd Place, Hyattsville, MD 20782.
Friday, November 21st@7pm Natural Remedies
With symptom treatments becoming routine and Healthcare decreasing for even the working class, more and more people are turning to natural remedies to help themselves. The team from Hartland Institute in Virginia http://hartland.edu/cms/hlc/ returns to demonstrate simple home remedies you can do at home. From Russian Steam Baths to the plethora of uses for activated charcoal, and much more, you will receive a wealth of useful information in this presentation.
Friday, November 28th@7pm – Udderly Amazing
Do you suffer from serious gas after consuming cheese or milk? Is osteoporosis, leukemia or diabetes something that’s of concern to your family? Hear what Professor Walter J. Veith of Amazing Discoveries has to share regarding the milk that “does the body good.”
Location: 4807 42nd Place, Hyattsville, MD 20782. Call Leuanna Matheson at 202-437-4867 FMI.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
TO VOTE OR NOT TO VOTE
I'm torn between whether to vote or not.
Not that I don't think that my vote won't count, it will, in terms of the final count. It won't matter, however, because God removes kings and sets up kings (Daniel 2:21). As we saw in the elections 8 years ago, numbers don't matter. Whoever is going to rule will rule.
My comfort rests in knowing that God is a great God and a great king above all Gods (reference needed). My faith rests in the God who spoke the world into existence; the God who created the world in 6 days and rested on the 7th. If that statement loses you, don't be lost on an account of something that you can test yourself in your own life and believe by faith.
That's it. There's an excitement in the air for many reasons. That's the only thing that will compel me to vote, just so I can say that I did. The few minutes of interaction with the locals, will afford me the opportunity to testify of Christ in my life and where my hope comes from.
If I don't vote, I won't feel bad or guilty about it. I'll do what the bible asks me to do--pray for our new leader.
The Lord allows people of His choosing (Esther, Joseph, Nebuchadnezzer, Pharoah) to be in positions of leadership so that His purposes can be realized. Ultimately, He shows us the limits of human accomplishments versus the limitlessness of His power. Isn't He awesome?!!
Not that I don't think that my vote won't count, it will, in terms of the final count. It won't matter, however, because God removes kings and sets up kings (Daniel 2:21). As we saw in the elections 8 years ago, numbers don't matter. Whoever is going to rule will rule.
My comfort rests in knowing that God is a great God and a great king above all Gods (reference needed). My faith rests in the God who spoke the world into existence; the God who created the world in 6 days and rested on the 7th. If that statement loses you, don't be lost on an account of something that you can test yourself in your own life and believe by faith.
That's it. There's an excitement in the air for many reasons. That's the only thing that will compel me to vote, just so I can say that I did. The few minutes of interaction with the locals, will afford me the opportunity to testify of Christ in my life and where my hope comes from.
If I don't vote, I won't feel bad or guilty about it. I'll do what the bible asks me to do--pray for our new leader.
The Lord allows people of His choosing (Esther, Joseph, Nebuchadnezzer, Pharoah) to be in positions of leadership so that His purposes can be realized. Ultimately, He shows us the limits of human accomplishments versus the limitlessness of His power. Isn't He awesome?!!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
POLONIUM HALOS: Unrefuted Evidence for Earth's Instant Creation!
http://www.halos.com/videos/10-commandment-weekend-06-320x240-273k.htm
This 1 hour video will show will end with a wonderful depiction of Christ returning through Orion Nebula. It's awesome.
This one is also a beautiful graphic of Heaven.
http://www.isheaven4real.com/
This 1 hour video will show will end with a wonderful depiction of Christ returning through Orion Nebula. It's awesome.
This one is also a beautiful graphic of Heaven.
http://www.isheaven4real.com/
Friday, October 24, 2008
PARENTAL PEER PRESSURE
Do you experience peer pressure? Not peer pressure in the lives of your children, but in your own life? Have you ever been out with another parent and their child does something you don't allow your children to do, but you allow your children to follow along? Why is that? Peer Pressure! Or maybe you're the parent that allows your child freedoms that another parent doesn't and you see the other child look at his/her parent for direction and that parent gives in. What is that? Peer Pressure!
It may be matters of eating between meals, watching certain programs on TV, saying certain things, running in public buildings, not following sleep schedules, etc. The matters being discussed here may not seem "major", but they are important. They are important, because they are the rules you've establish in your home. They are important enough to send the message to our children to stand firm even in the little things.We know that teenagers are susceptible to negative peer pressure, but have we ever stopped to consider that we taught them to be that way. From very young, our children look to us to teach them what is right or wrong. When we don't follow our own rules, have you noticed how quick they are to point it out. They are constantly looking to us as an example.
In the same way, when they see us dishonoring the rules when we're at a friend's house, or out in public, they get the message that rules can be broken to suit our mood, circumstances, surroundings or company.
Let's be strong in the Lord for our children (Ephesians 6:10). Let's show them that we're parents who have integrity; Parents who believe what we teach. If our friends are truly our friends, they will still love us and may even respect us for our courage. In the very least, our children will respect us and we will be doing what is right (Romans 8:31). Then, when the major issues of smoking, witchcraft and oral sex present themselves in their pre-teen and teen years, our children would have the courage to stand firm--having learned from us.
(c) Leuanna Matheson 2007
It may be matters of eating between meals, watching certain programs on TV, saying certain things, running in public buildings, not following sleep schedules, etc. The matters being discussed here may not seem "major", but they are important. They are important, because they are the rules you've establish in your home. They are important enough to send the message to our children to stand firm even in the little things.We know that teenagers are susceptible to negative peer pressure, but have we ever stopped to consider that we taught them to be that way. From very young, our children look to us to teach them what is right or wrong. When we don't follow our own rules, have you noticed how quick they are to point it out. They are constantly looking to us as an example.
In the same way, when they see us dishonoring the rules when we're at a friend's house, or out in public, they get the message that rules can be broken to suit our mood, circumstances, surroundings or company.
Let's be strong in the Lord for our children (Ephesians 6:10). Let's show them that we're parents who have integrity; Parents who believe what we teach. If our friends are truly our friends, they will still love us and may even respect us for our courage. In the very least, our children will respect us and we will be doing what is right (Romans 8:31). Then, when the major issues of smoking, witchcraft and oral sex present themselves in their pre-teen and teen years, our children would have the courage to stand firm--having learned from us.
(c) Leuanna Matheson 2007
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
WHOLE HEALTH
Reasons for sleeping and waking up early.Evening at 9 - 11pm: is the time for eliminating unnecessary/toxic chemicals (detoxification) from the antibody system (lymph nodes). This time duration should be spent by relaxing or listening to music. If during this time a housewife is still in an unrelaxed state such as washing the dishes or monitoring children doing their homework, this will have a negative impact on health. Evening at 11pm - 1am: is the detoxification process in the liver, and ideally should be done in a deep sleep state.
Early morning 1 - 3am: detoxification process in the gall, also ideally done in a deep sleep state.
Early morning 3 - 5am: detoxification in the lungs. Therefore there will sometimes be a severe cough for cough sufferers during this time. Since the detoxification process had reached the respiratory tract, there is no need to take cough medicine so as not to interfere with toxin removal process.
Morning 5 - 7am: detoxification in the colon, you should empty your bowel.
Morning 7 - 9am: absorption of nutrients in the small intestine, you should be having breakfast at this time. Breakfast should be earlier, before 6:30am, for those who are sick. Breakfast before 7:30am is very beneficial to those wanting to stay fit. Those who always skip breakfast, they should change their habits, and it is still better to eat breakfast late until 9 - 10am rather than no meal at all.
Sleeping so late and waking up too late will disrupt the process of removing unnecessary chemicals. Aside from that, midnight to 4:00 am is the time when the bone marrow produces blood. Therefore, have a good sleep and don't sleep late.
The top five cancer-causing foods are:
1. Hot dogs Because they are high in nitrates, the Cancer Prevention Coalition advises that children eat no more than 12 hot dogs a month. If you can't live without hot dogs, buy those made without sodium nitrate. 2. Processed meats and bacon Also high in the same sodium nitrates found in hot dogs, bacon, and other processed meats raise the risk of heart disease. The saturated fat in bacon also contributes to cancer. 3. Doughnuts Doughnuts are cancer-causing double trouble. First, they are made with white flour, sugar, and hydrogenated oils, then fried at high temperatures. Doughnuts, says Adams , may be the worst food you can possibly eat to raise your risk of cancer.
4. French fries Like doughnuts, French fries are made with hydrogenated oils and then fried at high temperatures. They also contain cancer- causing acryl amides which occur during the frying process. They should be called cancer fries, not French fries, said Adams ..
5. Chips, crackers, and cookies All are usually made with white flour and sugar. Even the ones whose labels claim to be free of trans-fats generally contain small amounts of trans-fats. BRAIN DAMAGING HABITS
1. No Breakfast People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level. This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration.
2. Overeating It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.
3. Smoking It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.
4. High Sugar consumption Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.
5. Air Pollution The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.
6. Sleep Deprivation Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells.
7. Head covered while sleeping Sleeping with the head covered increases the concentration of carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain damaging effects.
8. Working your brain during illness Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain.
9. Lacking in stimulating thoughts Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage.
10. Talking Rarely Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the brain
The main causes of liver damage are:
1. Sleeping too late and waking up too late are main cause. 2. Not urinating in the morning. 3. Too much eating. 4. Skipping breakfast. 5. Consuming too much medication. 6. Consuming too much preservatives, additives, food coloring, and artificial sweetener. 7. Consuming unhealthy cooking oil. As much as possible reduce cooking oil use when frying, which includes even the best cooking oils like olive oil. Do not consume fried foods when you are tired, except if the body is very fit. 8. Consuming raw (overly done) foods also add to the burden of liver. Veggies should be eaten raw or cooked 3-5 parts. Fried veggies should be finished in one sitting, do not store.
We should prevent this without necessarily spending more. We just have to adopt a good daily lifestyle and eating habits. Maintaining good eating habits and time condition are very important for our bodies to absorb and get rid of unnecessary chemicals according to 'schedule.'
Early morning 1 - 3am: detoxification process in the gall, also ideally done in a deep sleep state.
Early morning 3 - 5am: detoxification in the lungs. Therefore there will sometimes be a severe cough for cough sufferers during this time. Since the detoxification process had reached the respiratory tract, there is no need to take cough medicine so as not to interfere with toxin removal process.
Morning 5 - 7am: detoxification in the colon, you should empty your bowel.
Morning 7 - 9am: absorption of nutrients in the small intestine, you should be having breakfast at this time. Breakfast should be earlier, before 6:30am, for those who are sick. Breakfast before 7:30am is very beneficial to those wanting to stay fit. Those who always skip breakfast, they should change their habits, and it is still better to eat breakfast late until 9 - 10am rather than no meal at all.
Sleeping so late and waking up too late will disrupt the process of removing unnecessary chemicals. Aside from that, midnight to 4:00 am is the time when the bone marrow produces blood. Therefore, have a good sleep and don't sleep late.
The top five cancer-causing foods are:
1. Hot dogs Because they are high in nitrates, the Cancer Prevention Coalition advises that children eat no more than 12 hot dogs a month. If you can't live without hot dogs, buy those made without sodium nitrate. 2. Processed meats and bacon Also high in the same sodium nitrates found in hot dogs, bacon, and other processed meats raise the risk of heart disease. The saturated fat in bacon also contributes to cancer. 3. Doughnuts Doughnuts are cancer-causing double trouble. First, they are made with white flour, sugar, and hydrogenated oils, then fried at high temperatures. Doughnuts, says Adams , may be the worst food you can possibly eat to raise your risk of cancer.
4. French fries Like doughnuts, French fries are made with hydrogenated oils and then fried at high temperatures. They also contain cancer- causing acryl amides which occur during the frying process. They should be called cancer fries, not French fries, said Adams ..
5. Chips, crackers, and cookies All are usually made with white flour and sugar. Even the ones whose labels claim to be free of trans-fats generally contain small amounts of trans-fats. BRAIN DAMAGING HABITS
1. No Breakfast People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level. This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration.
2. Overeating It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.
3. Smoking It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.
4. High Sugar consumption Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.
5. Air Pollution The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.
6. Sleep Deprivation Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells.
7. Head covered while sleeping Sleeping with the head covered increases the concentration of carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain damaging effects.
8. Working your brain during illness Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain.
9. Lacking in stimulating thoughts Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage.
10. Talking Rarely Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the brain
The main causes of liver damage are:
1. Sleeping too late and waking up too late are main cause. 2. Not urinating in the morning. 3. Too much eating. 4. Skipping breakfast. 5. Consuming too much medication. 6. Consuming too much preservatives, additives, food coloring, and artificial sweetener. 7. Consuming unhealthy cooking oil. As much as possible reduce cooking oil use when frying, which includes even the best cooking oils like olive oil. Do not consume fried foods when you are tired, except if the body is very fit. 8. Consuming raw (overly done) foods also add to the burden of liver. Veggies should be eaten raw or cooked 3-5 parts. Fried veggies should be finished in one sitting, do not store.
We should prevent this without necessarily spending more. We just have to adopt a good daily lifestyle and eating habits. Maintaining good eating habits and time condition are very important for our bodies to absorb and get rid of unnecessary chemicals according to 'schedule.'
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
SAVED BY MY CHILDREN
My father shared a quote with me about a year ago, "God gave us parents to teach us and children to reach us--Cedric L. Barry" Little did I know how real that was going to become in my life during the months ahead.
In my experiences since then, this truth has been revealed time and time again. I've battled with the wills of my children and with my own, as a matter of fact. Like Job, Satan was only too willing to bring trials upon me to tempt me to curse God. He stirred up my children, which in turn, stirred up sins and passions in my own heart that were not reflective of a child of God.
There were two options available to me. One was to indulge those sinful feelings which would physically and emotionally hurt my children. The other was to recognize my humanity and surrender "self" to God and let him fight my battles.
I'm ashamed to say that I chose option one two weeks ago--to no avail. With only one other option remaining, I humbled my "self" and surrendered to the Lord last week. That involved prayer ( 1 Thessalonians 5:17), seeking godly counsel (Proverbs 11:14) and standing still (Psalms 46:10).
The atmosphere has been different in our home this week. It hasn't been such a stark contrast, otherwise I'd be tempted to become self-sufficient and lax. It's been different enough, however, that I see the hand of God working on my heart and the hearts of my children and as a result, my strength is renewed in hope.
In my experiences since then, this truth has been revealed time and time again. I've battled with the wills of my children and with my own, as a matter of fact. Like Job, Satan was only too willing to bring trials upon me to tempt me to curse God. He stirred up my children, which in turn, stirred up sins and passions in my own heart that were not reflective of a child of God.
There were two options available to me. One was to indulge those sinful feelings which would physically and emotionally hurt my children. The other was to recognize my humanity and surrender "self" to God and let him fight my battles.
I'm ashamed to say that I chose option one two weeks ago--to no avail. With only one other option remaining, I humbled my "self" and surrendered to the Lord last week. That involved prayer ( 1 Thessalonians 5:17), seeking godly counsel (Proverbs 11:14) and standing still (Psalms 46:10).
The atmosphere has been different in our home this week. It hasn't been such a stark contrast, otherwise I'd be tempted to become self-sufficient and lax. It's been different enough, however, that I see the hand of God working on my heart and the hearts of my children and as a result, my strength is renewed in hope.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
ESPERENZA PARA LA FAMILIA
HOPE FOR THE FAMILY
A Bilingual Program/Una Programa Bilingue
This Seminar will change your family life/Un seminario que cambiara su vida y la de su familia. Un programa bilingue con el Dr. Jorge Ramirez
List of Nightly Topics:
Wed/Mie Oct. 8 - Damaged Emotions/Restaurando heridas emocionales
Thu/Jue Oct. 9 - Guilt, Grace and Debt-Collecting/Restaurados del sentimiento de culpa
Fri/Vie Oct. 10 - The Wounded Healer/Restaurados por el Maravilloso Sanador
Sat/Sab Oct. 11 - Satan's Deadliest Weapon/Restaurados de las armas del enemigo de la familia
Sun/Dom Oct 12 - Healing our Low Self-Esteem (Part 1)/Festival del la familia
Wed/Mie Oct. 15 - Healing our Low Self-Esteem (Part 2)/Sanando neustro baja estima
Thu/Jue Oct. 16 - Symptoms of Perfection/Sanando la estima de la familia
Fri/Vie Oct. 17 - The Process of Healing for Perfectionism/Sanando nuestros sintomas de perfeccion
Sat/Sab Oct. 18 - Myths and Truths about Depression/Sanando heridas do la depresion
Sun/Dom Oct. 19 - Healed Helpers/Sanados para vivir felices
Programa para ninos
Informacion al 301-445-1320
Importante: Se obsequiara la biblia familiar a todos los que asistan puntualmente. No se pierda esta extraordinaria programacion en beneficio de las familia moderna.
A Bilingual Program/Una Programa Bilingue
This Seminar will change your family life/Un seminario que cambiara su vida y la de su familia. Un programa bilingue con el Dr. Jorge Ramirez
List of Nightly Topics:
Wed/Mie Oct. 8 - Damaged Emotions/Restaurando heridas emocionales
Thu/Jue Oct. 9 - Guilt, Grace and Debt-Collecting/Restaurados del sentimiento de culpa
Fri/Vie Oct. 10 - The Wounded Healer/Restaurados por el Maravilloso Sanador
Sat/Sab Oct. 11 - Satan's Deadliest Weapon/Restaurados de las armas del enemigo de la familia
Sun/Dom Oct 12 - Healing our Low Self-Esteem (Part 1)/Festival del la familia
Wed/Mie Oct. 15 - Healing our Low Self-Esteem (Part 2)/Sanando neustro baja estima
Thu/Jue Oct. 16 - Symptoms of Perfection/Sanando la estima de la familia
Fri/Vie Oct. 17 - The Process of Healing for Perfectionism/Sanando nuestros sintomas de perfeccion
Sat/Sab Oct. 18 - Myths and Truths about Depression/Sanando heridas do la depresion
Sun/Dom Oct. 19 - Healed Helpers/Sanados para vivir felices
Programa para ninos
Informacion al 301-445-1320
Importante: Se obsequiara la biblia familiar a todos los que asistan puntualmente. No se pierda esta extraordinaria programacion en beneficio de las familia moderna.
Monday, September 22, 2008
CIRCULATED EMAIL CONCERNING CANCER UPDATE FROM JOHNS HOPKINS
The validity of the source of this email is still in question. The facts as they relate to various matters of health are not. As with all information, search out truth for yourself, you'll be sure to find it.
AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY AND ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHNS HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY .
Cancer Update from Johns Hopkins :
1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size.
2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person's lifetime.
3.. When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumours.
4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, environmental, food and lifestyle factors.
5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system.
6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow, gastro-intestinal tract etc, and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc.
7. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs.
8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size. However prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction.
9. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications.
10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites.
11. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer cells by not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply.
WHAT CANCER CELLS FEED ON:
a. Sugar is a cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal,Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in colour. Better alternative is Bragg's Aminos or sea salt.
b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soy milk, cancer cells are being starved.
c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer.
d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C).
e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high caffeine. Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer-fighting properties. Water-best to drink purified water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it.
12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines become putrified and leads to more toxic buildup.
13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells.
14.. Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Flor-ssence, Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFAs etc.) to enable the body's own killer cells to destroy cancer cells. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells.
15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor. Anger, unforgiveness and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life.
16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells.
AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY AND ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHNS HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY .
Cancer Update from Johns Hopkins :
1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size.
2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person's lifetime.
3.. When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumours.
4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, environmental, food and lifestyle factors.
5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system.
6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow, gastro-intestinal tract etc, and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc.
7. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs.
8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size. However prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction.
9. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications.
10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites.
11. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer cells by not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply.
WHAT CANCER CELLS FEED ON:
a. Sugar is a cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal,Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in colour. Better alternative is Bragg's Aminos or sea salt.
b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soy milk, cancer cells are being starved.
c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer.
d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C).
e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high caffeine. Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer-fighting properties. Water-best to drink purified water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it.
12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines become putrified and leads to more toxic buildup.
13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells.
14.. Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Flor-ssence, Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFAs etc.) to enable the body's own killer cells to destroy cancer cells. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells.
15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor. Anger, unforgiveness and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life.
16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
REKINDLING THE REFORMATION
About REFORMATION REKINDLED
by Professor Walter Veith
A remarkable premier series beginning September 26!
This series is not just a history lesson but a compelling exposé of history during a time of protests and revolution.
The Reformation was one of the greatest revolutions ever accomplished in human affairs and its influence has been felt for centuries. What were the motivating factors that prompted people to give their lives for this cause? The history of the Reformation addresses itself to all Christians, and even to all mankind. The Reformation's history should not just be relegated to history books. Understanding how the Reformation and the counter-reformation have affected our past and our present will allow us to make better decisions for our future. In this series, you will see how the forces that fought against the protestant reformation are returning with demonic power, and hear about the subsequent counter-reformation – Rome's efforts to annul the reformation's momentous blows to imperial Christianity.
Find out about the clandestine goals being pushed in our day by political and spiritual leaders. Religion is still a focal point in political agendas today. Find out how all this affects you. The lessons of history will help us understand the political and economic situation we are facing. If we do not learn from history, we are doomed to repeat it.
You won't want to miss this series!
http://rekindlingreformation.com/
by Professor Walter Veith
A remarkable premier series beginning September 26!
This series is not just a history lesson but a compelling exposé of history during a time of protests and revolution.
The Reformation was one of the greatest revolutions ever accomplished in human affairs and its influence has been felt for centuries. What were the motivating factors that prompted people to give their lives for this cause? The history of the Reformation addresses itself to all Christians, and even to all mankind. The Reformation's history should not just be relegated to history books. Understanding how the Reformation and the counter-reformation have affected our past and our present will allow us to make better decisions for our future. In this series, you will see how the forces that fought against the protestant reformation are returning with demonic power, and hear about the subsequent counter-reformation – Rome's efforts to annul the reformation's momentous blows to imperial Christianity.
Find out about the clandestine goals being pushed in our day by political and spiritual leaders. Religion is still a focal point in political agendas today. Find out how all this affects you. The lessons of history will help us understand the political and economic situation we are facing. If we do not learn from history, we are doomed to repeat it.
You won't want to miss this series!
http://rekindlingreformation.com/
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
AMAZING CREATION
Amazing Creation
When: September 20-21, 2008
Time: 7:00pm
FMI:
http://amazingdiscoveries.org/media-Live.html
When: September 20-21, 2008
Time: 7:00pm
FMI:
http://amazingdiscoveries.org/media-Live.html
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
"IN TABLES OF STONE" Series Airing Now
"IN TABLES OF STONE" Series Airing Now
WATCH HERE!!
http://www.itiswritten.com/tvprogram/episode/2008/09/1121
Source : It Is Written - Tuesday, September 9, 2008
In an election year, words like "truth" are often thrown around without much regard. But what is truth? Many years ago, God wrote His truth in tables of stone. Man has tried to put pen to paper to draft his own truth, but that has often deteriorated as fast as the parchment it was written on.
But God's law still stands today. He gave us a code of good moral conduct because He knows what's best for us. He wants us to avoid the suffering that is caused by breaking His law. There is a reason those laws were written in stone by the finger of God Himself—it's because He meant for them to last forever.
Join Shawn Boonstra and It Is Written for a new 11-part television series called "In Tables of Stone." It all begins Sunday, Sept. 14, and throughout this experience, you will learn to see the love of God in those tables of stone, and discover a much better plan for a much better life! Visit www.itiswritten.com/stations to find the It Is Written channel near you!
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Sept. 14
For Thy Good (In Tables of Stone #1)Here’s a question I’ll bet you haven’t asked yourself in a while: What right do you have to get mad when someone does something evil? You might be surprised, but some people might argue that you have no right to feel upset at all, and on this telecast, you’ll find out why. Join Pastor Boonstra for this first program in his “In Tables of Stone” Ten Commandments series.
Sep. 21
Einstein's Brain (In Tables of Stone #2)You know, on paper, sometimes the theory of evolution makes pretty good sense, but don’t you find there’s this nagging doubt in your heart that tells you this place couldn’t possibly have come into existence by accident? How in the world does a cosmic accident develop to the point where we can generate nuclear power? What can we learn from a literal chunk of Einstein’s brain?
Sep. 28
The Idolators (In Tables of Stone #3)I’m guessing that you’ve never been tempted to worship a picture of the Egyptian god Horus or the Babylonian god Ishtar—but is it possible, here in the 21st century, that many of us are doing exactly the same thing without knowing it?
Oct. 5
Thou Shalt Not Be a Religious Hypocrite (In Tables of Stone #4)If there’s one thing that’s becoming evident in the 21st century, it’s that the world is getting just a little tired of religious know-it-alls who love to point their fingers at everybody else—and then wouldn’t you know it, when the cat gets out of the bag, it turns out they were worse than the rest of us. In this program, you’ll learn what the Bible has to say about it.
Oct. 12
A "Place" in Time (In Tables of Stone #5)The speed of life is just getting way too fast, and it is taking a toll on us. And here’s the really strange part—even though we’re moving at speeds our ancestors would have deemed miraculous, most people still complain about the same thing. They just don’t have enough time. But there is hope. Did you realize that thousands of years ago, God gave us a commandment specifically created to protect us from the tyranny of time? Tune in this week to learn more.
Oct. 19
The Most "Natural" Commandment (In Tables of Stone #6)Today on It Is Written, we’re going to look at family relationships and ask some really tough questions: What if your family doesn’t fit the normal mold? If you’ve suffered from family breakdown, is there anything you can do to put a stop to the cycle? What does God expect from you if you have a tough time liking your dad?
Oct. 26
The House That Was Never FinishedIt is one of the strangest homes in the world. Luxuriously located on more than 160 acres, it took 38 years to build, and in reality, it still isn't finished. The only reason it is not still under construction is because the owner is dead. Why did one person need such a large home? And why does it feature some of the strangest construction in the world, including staircases that go nowhere and a window built into the floor? Tune in this week, as the answer might surprise you.
Nov. 2
Christian Dogs: The Commandment Against Murder (In Tables of Stone #7)Dogs can often pick up on the anger and bitterness felt by their owners—even to the point of acting it out. And if that can happen with a bunch of dogs, what do you think happens when our anger and bitterness spill over onto other people? What are the full implications of the sixth commandment?
Nov. 9
Veterans Day: A Christian in UniformVeteran’s Day is a special time of year set aside to honor those who are willing to lay their lives on the line for the good of their country. They are men and women who put on a uniform and take the ultimate risk so that you and I can live in the safety and comfort we take for granted every day of our lives. Today on It Is Written, Pastor Boonstra will interview a special guest who knows what it means to follow Jesus while wearing a uniform.
Nov. 16
The Sad Saga of Jack (In Tables of Stone #8)The marriage relationship adds levels of intimacy passion and love that clearly demonstrate a God who wanted to give us a wonderful gift. However, in some peoples’ experience, it’s a huge source of misery and suffering. If it’s really a gift from God, then why does it turn out wrong so much of the time? (Note: Since this program deals with the issue of adultery, it may not be appropriate for young ears.)
Nov. 23
Victims, Villains and Hardly Any Heroes (In Tables of Stone #9)Here’s a question I’ll bet you haven’t considered: What can the executives from Enron teach you that can make your life a little bit better right now? The answer might surprise you. Join Pastor Boonstra this week as he opens the Bible to explore the eighth commandment.
Nov. 30
Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them (In Tables of Stone #10)Maybe it’s happened to you. A salesperson promises that if you’re not 100% satisfied with their product when you bring it home, they’ll give you all your money back. There’s just one little problem. Sometimes, you later discover that they were exaggerating—and when you try to return it, you find that the return policy isn’t as liberal as they had promised. So why is it that so many people tell one story before they have your money, and another story after they get it? What is it about lying that really makes us mad, and what in the world can you do to stop it? Tune in this week and we’ll look to the Bible to find out!
Dec. 7
Nipping the Bud in the Bud (In Tables of Stone #11)Have you ever been happy with something new—right up until the moment you saw someone who had something newer? Or maybe you have desperately wished you could live like the people down the street—the ones with the gourmet kitchen and the three-car garage. Well, on today’s It Is Written program, you’ll learn how to solve that problem forever.
http://www.itiswritten.com/tvprogram/episode/2008/09/1121
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http://www.itiswritten.com/tvprogram/episode/2008/09/1121
Source : It Is Written - Tuesday, September 9, 2008
In an election year, words like "truth" are often thrown around without much regard. But what is truth? Many years ago, God wrote His truth in tables of stone. Man has tried to put pen to paper to draft his own truth, but that has often deteriorated as fast as the parchment it was written on.
But God's law still stands today. He gave us a code of good moral conduct because He knows what's best for us. He wants us to avoid the suffering that is caused by breaking His law. There is a reason those laws were written in stone by the finger of God Himself—it's because He meant for them to last forever.
Join Shawn Boonstra and It Is Written for a new 11-part television series called "In Tables of Stone." It all begins Sunday, Sept. 14, and throughout this experience, you will learn to see the love of God in those tables of stone, and discover a much better plan for a much better life! Visit www.itiswritten.com/stations to find the It Is Written channel near you!
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Sept. 14
For Thy Good (In Tables of Stone #1)Here’s a question I’ll bet you haven’t asked yourself in a while: What right do you have to get mad when someone does something evil? You might be surprised, but some people might argue that you have no right to feel upset at all, and on this telecast, you’ll find out why. Join Pastor Boonstra for this first program in his “In Tables of Stone” Ten Commandments series.
Sep. 21
Einstein's Brain (In Tables of Stone #2)You know, on paper, sometimes the theory of evolution makes pretty good sense, but don’t you find there’s this nagging doubt in your heart that tells you this place couldn’t possibly have come into existence by accident? How in the world does a cosmic accident develop to the point where we can generate nuclear power? What can we learn from a literal chunk of Einstein’s brain?
Sep. 28
The Idolators (In Tables of Stone #3)I’m guessing that you’ve never been tempted to worship a picture of the Egyptian god Horus or the Babylonian god Ishtar—but is it possible, here in the 21st century, that many of us are doing exactly the same thing without knowing it?
Oct. 5
Thou Shalt Not Be a Religious Hypocrite (In Tables of Stone #4)If there’s one thing that’s becoming evident in the 21st century, it’s that the world is getting just a little tired of religious know-it-alls who love to point their fingers at everybody else—and then wouldn’t you know it, when the cat gets out of the bag, it turns out they were worse than the rest of us. In this program, you’ll learn what the Bible has to say about it.
Oct. 12
A "Place" in Time (In Tables of Stone #5)The speed of life is just getting way too fast, and it is taking a toll on us. And here’s the really strange part—even though we’re moving at speeds our ancestors would have deemed miraculous, most people still complain about the same thing. They just don’t have enough time. But there is hope. Did you realize that thousands of years ago, God gave us a commandment specifically created to protect us from the tyranny of time? Tune in this week to learn more.
Oct. 19
The Most "Natural" Commandment (In Tables of Stone #6)Today on It Is Written, we’re going to look at family relationships and ask some really tough questions: What if your family doesn’t fit the normal mold? If you’ve suffered from family breakdown, is there anything you can do to put a stop to the cycle? What does God expect from you if you have a tough time liking your dad?
Oct. 26
The House That Was Never FinishedIt is one of the strangest homes in the world. Luxuriously located on more than 160 acres, it took 38 years to build, and in reality, it still isn't finished. The only reason it is not still under construction is because the owner is dead. Why did one person need such a large home? And why does it feature some of the strangest construction in the world, including staircases that go nowhere and a window built into the floor? Tune in this week, as the answer might surprise you.
Nov. 2
Christian Dogs: The Commandment Against Murder (In Tables of Stone #7)Dogs can often pick up on the anger and bitterness felt by their owners—even to the point of acting it out. And if that can happen with a bunch of dogs, what do you think happens when our anger and bitterness spill over onto other people? What are the full implications of the sixth commandment?
Nov. 9
Veterans Day: A Christian in UniformVeteran’s Day is a special time of year set aside to honor those who are willing to lay their lives on the line for the good of their country. They are men and women who put on a uniform and take the ultimate risk so that you and I can live in the safety and comfort we take for granted every day of our lives. Today on It Is Written, Pastor Boonstra will interview a special guest who knows what it means to follow Jesus while wearing a uniform.
Nov. 16
The Sad Saga of Jack (In Tables of Stone #8)The marriage relationship adds levels of intimacy passion and love that clearly demonstrate a God who wanted to give us a wonderful gift. However, in some peoples’ experience, it’s a huge source of misery and suffering. If it’s really a gift from God, then why does it turn out wrong so much of the time? (Note: Since this program deals with the issue of adultery, it may not be appropriate for young ears.)
Nov. 23
Victims, Villains and Hardly Any Heroes (In Tables of Stone #9)Here’s a question I’ll bet you haven’t considered: What can the executives from Enron teach you that can make your life a little bit better right now? The answer might surprise you. Join Pastor Boonstra this week as he opens the Bible to explore the eighth commandment.
Nov. 30
Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them (In Tables of Stone #10)Maybe it’s happened to you. A salesperson promises that if you’re not 100% satisfied with their product when you bring it home, they’ll give you all your money back. There’s just one little problem. Sometimes, you later discover that they were exaggerating—and when you try to return it, you find that the return policy isn’t as liberal as they had promised. So why is it that so many people tell one story before they have your money, and another story after they get it? What is it about lying that really makes us mad, and what in the world can you do to stop it? Tune in this week and we’ll look to the Bible to find out!
Dec. 7
Nipping the Bud in the Bud (In Tables of Stone #11)Have you ever been happy with something new—right up until the moment you saw someone who had something newer? Or maybe you have desperately wished you could live like the people down the street—the ones with the gourmet kitchen and the three-car garage. Well, on today’s It Is Written program, you’ll learn how to solve that problem forever.
http://www.itiswritten.com/tvprogram/episode/2008/09/1121
Thursday, September 11, 2008
REMEMBERING 9/11
Seven years ago the world was brought to its knees when the World Trade Centers came down and the Pentagon was attacked. Many people flocked to their own or nearby churches asking, "Where is God?"
Well, in answer to that question? Right there. God is always there.
Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: (Isaiah 55:6). And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. (Jeremiah 29:13)
Others cursed God and turned even further from Him, convinced that He was and is the author of sin, evil and death.
That's a shame, because Satan was always, and still is, the author of sin, death and evil. He works through the sinful thoughts of men to bring about pain and misery. Since before creation, his purpose has been to cast doubt upon the Sovereignty of God, God's law of love and liberty. When men disobey the law, there are consequences.
Seven years ago, seven days ago, seven hours ago and seven minutes ago, someone experienced the result of sin. Sin in the heart seeks to gratify ones own selfish desires. Whether its for a thousand virgins, oil, revenge, a pair of celebrity sneakers or a piece of bread, people who are not under the influence of the Prince of Peace, will cause harm to get what they want.
God takes no pleasure in the death of anyone. "Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live:" (Ezekiel 33:11) "...I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (John 10:10) "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16) "For the wages of sin is death;... and the often omitted, ...but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans 6:23)
The beginning of the parable in John 10:10 tells us who came to kill, steal and to destroy--Satan.
Don't wait until another 9/11 experience to start looking for God. We're in a time of peace right now compared to what is facing our country and the world and for us as individuals regardless of our religious beliefs. The battle has been raging for thousands of years and is about to reach its climax.
Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: (Isaiah 55:6).
Well, in answer to that question? Right there. God is always there.
Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: (Isaiah 55:6). And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. (Jeremiah 29:13)
Others cursed God and turned even further from Him, convinced that He was and is the author of sin, evil and death.
That's a shame, because Satan was always, and still is, the author of sin, death and evil. He works through the sinful thoughts of men to bring about pain and misery. Since before creation, his purpose has been to cast doubt upon the Sovereignty of God, God's law of love and liberty. When men disobey the law, there are consequences.
Seven years ago, seven days ago, seven hours ago and seven minutes ago, someone experienced the result of sin. Sin in the heart seeks to gratify ones own selfish desires. Whether its for a thousand virgins, oil, revenge, a pair of celebrity sneakers or a piece of bread, people who are not under the influence of the Prince of Peace, will cause harm to get what they want.
God takes no pleasure in the death of anyone. "Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live:" (Ezekiel 33:11) "...I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (John 10:10) "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16) "For the wages of sin is death;... and the often omitted, ...but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans 6:23)
The beginning of the parable in John 10:10 tells us who came to kill, steal and to destroy--Satan.
Don't wait until another 9/11 experience to start looking for God. We're in a time of peace right now compared to what is facing our country and the world and for us as individuals regardless of our religious beliefs. The battle has been raging for thousands of years and is about to reach its climax.
Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: (Isaiah 55:6).
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
HALLOWEEN AND THE OCCULT (A True Story)
Witchcraft is very real but greatly misunderstood.
I know because witchcraft goes back on the paternal side of my family for over five generations to Chesterfield, Massachusetts in 1770.My great grandmother became a well-known witch in Wisconsin in the early days of this century. Caroline was a blind witch and used her fingers to read palms and also became adept at putting “the hex” on people.
Many spooky things would happen in our family. Dishes would slide off from shelves, light bulbs would unscrew and fall to the floor, filmy apparitions would appear and vanish, and this sort of thing became a way of life.In one instance, my father was riding with my grandfather in a horse-drawn wagon, when a filmy white apparition appeared in front of the horse, causing the horse to rear up on its hind legs. Surrounded by electrifying fear, my grandfather cracked the whip and the wagon lurched forward and on its way.My father also watched in stunned amazement when, on another occasion, an unhitched wagon loaded with hay went up a steep hill by itself.
Halloween was a special time for me, as I was growing up in Clintonville, Wisconsin. I had given my heart and soul to that day called “Samhain” (pronounced Sow-en). I had learned that the pagan Sabot of Samhain was a time when the barrier between the mundane and astral planes was very thin and departed spirits easily crossed over.’I also learned that the Roman Catholic Church copied and re-named all of the eight sabbots. Not only had Samhain become Halloween, but the Winter Solstice became Christmas, Imbolg became Candlemass, Beltaine became May Day, and Lughnasadh became Lammas.The vernal equinox was celebrated as Easter, which is always the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox.
Halloween was my special time, when I felt drawn to become like my great grandmother. I wasn’t interested in the silliness of the Catholic Halloween. I wanted real magic. The so-called “Christians” were cursing themselves and their children by copying the craft that their tenets forbade. I knew full well that so-called Christians were copying what my spiritual ancestors had done for many centuries.The powerful witches, known as Grand Druids or men of the oaks, that lived in the ancient British Isles gathered at Stonehedge on October 31st. These ancient witches practiced human sacrifice, hollowed out pumpkins and turnips, carving faces in them, and then used candles made from human tallow to illuminate them.The druids played games such as bobbing for apples, as they floated in a tub of October ale. The druids also practiced ritual sex known as the “Great Rite”, as the fires blazed forth in the darkness of the giant stone monoliths of Stonehenge near Salisbury, England.The apple was thought to be sacred, because when cut in half cross-wise, the core would reveal the Pentacle or five pointed star. The five points of this star represented Earth, Wind, Fire, Water and Spirit.
When I was 13 years old, I began to invite the spirits of my deceased great grandmother into myself. Soon I began to acquire powers and became an adept astrologer and palm reader. I also practiced numerology and was becoming a very powerful witch. Many people followed me — and the advice that I gave them. I had achieved a great measure of success.By the time I was 19, I had reached my first goal. I was a powerful witch. Then, very suddenly, the realization hit me that I was making predictions without looking at my charts. I would blurt out predictions in minute detail, and they would come to pass. I became frightfully aware that I had become a sending station and was dispatching spirits to make my predictions come true. I predicted accidents and tragedies, and suddenly I became filled with overwhelming fear.
I did not know it at the time, but a dear old woman had been praying for me every day for a long time. She had known my grandparents, and God used her to pray me out of darkness. I was completely disabled by fear, which God, in His mercy, allowed to come upon me.A friend that I knew in high school persuaded me to come to church with him. It was a small apostolic church. I soon found myself on my knees repenting, as I had now found a power far greater than all witchcraft. One week later I was baptized in water in the name of Jesus Christ. The next week I was baptized in the Holy Ghost.I felt fifty pounds lighter, as many evil spirits fled from me as I yielded myself completely to my newfound friend, the Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Now I have no fear and am a true minister of the Gospel.
This tract, that you are reading, has been prayed over. Now that you have read it, you will never be the same. You will not be able to get this out of your mind.Most so-called “Christian” churches are phony, but the Lord Jesus is real. Why live in fear and end up in damnation? I can help you! Please write to the address below and we will contact you.With a prayer for you,
David J. Meyer
Last Trumpet Ministries International
PO Box 806
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
DO YOU LIKE MYSTERIES?
This is not for the family and friends and people who know and who have made a choice either way. This is for those who do not know, those who have never been taught and those who have never studied for themselves. It is essential for you to study, research and investigate for themselves and then make an informed choice whether to accept or reject what is presented.
"For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first..." 1 Thessalonians 4:16
Except for the exceptions the bible gives (Moses, Enoch, Elijah, etc.), those who have died in Christ or died believing in Christ and having lived their lives as proof of that belief, do not go straight to Heaven. The bible makes it plain that they sleep until Christ returns to redeem his followers from the earth (see Acts 7:519,60; 1 Corinthians 15:21-23).
So all our loved ones who have died in Christ are asleep. Their spirits returned to God and their remains are in graves, in urns, in water (if they drowned), etc. They are not conscious. There are not in Heaven. They do not return to give you advice or encouragement. They do not go back to their houses (Job 7:9,10). They do not return as another person or animal. They are dead! Asleep or resting as the bible terms it.
These few texts do not convey all that the bible says concerning the death of those who are Christ's. To fully understand the truth about this issue, you have study the Bible believing two things. (1) God does not lie (2) God does not contradict himself, therefore there would be no contradictions* in His Word
*If we find any apparent contradictions, the disparity lies in our understanding, or misunderstanding rather.
"Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory." 1 Corinthians 15:51-54
"For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first..." 1 Thessalonians 4:16
Except for the exceptions the bible gives (Moses, Enoch, Elijah, etc.), those who have died in Christ or died believing in Christ and having lived their lives as proof of that belief, do not go straight to Heaven. The bible makes it plain that they sleep until Christ returns to redeem his followers from the earth (see Acts 7:519,60; 1 Corinthians 15:21-23).
So all our loved ones who have died in Christ are asleep. Their spirits returned to God and their remains are in graves, in urns, in water (if they drowned), etc. They are not conscious. There are not in Heaven. They do not return to give you advice or encouragement. They do not go back to their houses (Job 7:9,10). They do not return as another person or animal. They are dead! Asleep or resting as the bible terms it.
These few texts do not convey all that the bible says concerning the death of those who are Christ's. To fully understand the truth about this issue, you have study the Bible believing two things. (1) God does not lie (2) God does not contradict himself, therefore there would be no contradictions* in His Word
*If we find any apparent contradictions, the disparity lies in our understanding, or misunderstanding rather.
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