Happy

Happy are the merciful because they will be given mercy.
Happy are the mild mannered, they will inherit the earth.
Happy are those who mourn because they will be comforted.
Happy are those who are humble in spirit, for they will know the kingdom of Heaven.
Happy are those who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness for they will receive full satisfaction of life.
Happy are the clean of heart because they will see God.
Happy are the peacemakers because they will be known as children of God
Happy are those who are hated and falsely accused because of their love and service to God. They will receive a great reward in Heaven.
Happy are those who are persecuted because they live a righteous lifestyle for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.
Happy are those who trust in God.
Happy are those who help the helpless for they will be delivered in their time of trouble.
Happy are those who give rather than those who seek to receive.
Happy are those who read and understand the word of God.
Are you happy?
Being happy is a choice, choose to know God and allow him to change you from the inside out and you will be happy.

Not so free

"Free" things from the government. Food stamps/coupons, products, clothing, fuel assistance to pay power bills, special operator assistance for the hard of hearing, court attorneys, interpreters for those who can not speak English, but want additional "free" government services. Did I mention "free" rent or at least subsidized housing, "free" health clinics/health care, "free" phone service, unemployment payments, "free" medical transport service, "free" preschool through high school, transportation to and from the school along with any extra school events also provided. "Free" TV and radio broadcast stations, how about the "free" income payments or the websites to tell you about all of the "free" government money and/or services available you might not know about. Then of course corporate subsidizes, so there will be employees to produce things or service that no one wants, and the list goes on and on ... I have listed enough, sure you can think of some more "free" stuff on your own.
Is it any wonder that our nations are being overwhelmed with trillions in debt and taxes on everything including some of the "free" stuff. How long before there is a living/breathing tax to do along with the death tax. The majority of the people have been so brainwashed that they believe anything the government does or gives out is actually free. You must wonder if they think it grows on some special government money trees and government employees just go out each day and pick the money needed, or maybe they think it is just printed up for daily use as needed. They must also be part of the crowd who believe if the government is involved it must be better, no fraud, waste or abuse allowed.
Now if you still believe common sense is alive and well in the democratic countries, you probably do not realize that understanding along with wisdom are also in short supply. Wisdom and understanding are God given. So since we live in a me first time that explains why lack thereof as no one is asking God for either. Sorry to be the messenger of the bad news. The "free" government education does seem to be lacking something...like truth and reality. But there is still hope for those who will turn and seek God. He will be found by all who truly search, it was He who provided the way in the Bible.

Old pandemic....

Blindness is the real pandemic throughout the world. This old pandemic is far worse than any virus or other germs. People have chosen to walk in darkness for so long that their sight has become so dim that they are almost blind. Light continues to shine but in these dark times, their are not many who want to believe that the light really exist. The lighted path to an abundant life is a strange foreign concept to many. What they think about the light is that it hurts their eyes making them uncomfortable with thoughts of being accountable for their decisions. Acceptance of the light requires change on our part so many would rather allow their sight to fall into complete blindness. With blindness the light will not bother them any longer and they can be content to do their own thing without feeling guilty. There is always a way that seems right to mankind but the end of it always leads to destruction. It is written ..that light came into the world and men love darkness rather than light because their deeds are evil. Light reproves those whose deeds are to serve their own interest and the lust of the flesh. However some will turn to the light and look for the truth of God. If we desire to come to the light so that we can have forgiveness for our sin, God will grant us faith so we can be healed. For the only cure for this blindness, find the book that contains the formula to receive your sight. That book is the Bible. Read it carefully, and start with the 21 chapters of John and expand from there. May you have faith to receive your sight not only for this life but for eternity. Once you have received your sight you will never want to be blind again. This will offend some, I understand as I too was once blind. But since being healed and receiving my sight, I must care enough to at least share the cure.

Myth or Fact

Global Warming the drum beat of the left along with their allies in the media and financial opportunist like Al Gore have made an effective team in presenting this myth as a fact. Issues like the revealed UN e-mails covering up evidence that would disprove man made warming are dismissed. The 1970's warning of a coming global ice age which was projected by the same "science" models now being used, equals the real inconvenient truth of our day. Remember the media supported that "scientific" position also. Watch as Climate change is now becoming the PC word for 2010 to get around the problem that no matter what people do they can not cause a lasting effect on our planets temperature. Freon has bitten the dust due to the false science and it will be interesting to see who the cap & trade con will allow to be enriched at the expense of average people. These groups that would laugh at the Bible teaching of demons have set up their own demon in the form of global warming/climate change.
Another ongoing myth is the one teaching evolution which has so permeated our society that it is presented as "scientific" fact when in actuality the evidence is overwhelming to the contrary. The real problem here is that no one has come up with a replacement for the origins of man, except for Divine Creation as taught in the Bible. However this is unacceptable to the elites and progressives because of the ramifications of that truth.
Some other Myths supported by governments and societies "leaders" are:
Government controlled health care will save money and provide better health care. Increasing tax burden on citizens will lower unemployment rate & help the economy of a nation. Spending more money is best way to lower national debt.(Appears to be the Greek way. How is that working out?)
Keep your eyes and mind open as there are many more myths out there and can be detected if you will look for the hidden agendas of those pushing the idea. A dead give away is when they oppose any opposition to their agenda by trying to demonize any who question their positions. As they turn off the lights, become light for those around you that others may be able to escape the darkness.

Someone Thinks.......

Someone thinks the world revolves around them.
Someone thinks they should be first.
Someone thinks life is not fair because……
Someone thinks they are better than most
Someone thinks there are no set standards
Someone thinks truth is relative
Someone thinks no one cares about them
Someone thinks they are owed health care
Someone thinks they are owed a job
Someone thinks they are owed an education
Someone thinks they are entitled to be left alone
Someone thinks animals are more important than people
Someone thinks people are animals
Someone thinks life is hard
Someone thinks life is a gift to live as they please
Someone thinks the goal in life to get to the top…however
Someone thinks that no one matters but them
Someone thinks they can live as they wish without consequences
Someone thinks that they are an island
Someone thinks that being different is acting like everyone else
Someone thinks that being different is being in style
Someone thinks it is okay for them to be rude
Someone thinks life is one way street to their door
Someone thinks they have right to get upset
Someone thinks that mankind has the answer
Someone thinks there is not an afterlife
Someone thinks this is as good or bad as it gets
Someone thinks they are not good enough
Someone thinks they are not worthy
Someone thinks they don’t really care about tomorrow
Someone thinks they are entitled to a happy life
Someone thinks that what they do or say is only their business
Someone thinks that what they believe is their own business
Someone thinks that there is no God
Someone thinks if there is a God, He will accept them as they are
Someone thinks that they are "god"
Someone thinks that God has no right to judge them
Someone thinks that if don’t go to Heaven, will be no big deal
Someone thinks they want to spend eternity with their friends

Someone thinks …..well you get the idea and if you are concerned with what someone thinks, or if that someone is you, then you will miss the most important decision you need to make. The bottom line is this, if the Bible is the word of God and you decide to reject it because you think that is not what you have been taught or you do not know many if any who do believe. You should at least study the Bible from perspective of what if it is in truth the word of God. God who loves you and allowed His son Jesus the Christ to die for our sins so we would not have to pay the price. At least if you choose wrong you would know what to expect for eternity. Life is short and few if any know the date of their death. Choose well because God will honor your choice for eternity. Yes, I know this will upset those who do not wish to consider the cost of being wrong but I must at least challenge you to consider the cost of not being right. If the Bible is the word of God and Jesus is the only way to Heaven how would that affect your decision? In the end what God thinks is all that will matter. Okay I know the dark times in which we live so at least read the first 3 chapters of Genesis and then the book of John from the new testament. You owe yourself that much at least. May God give you faith and understanding.

The Rest of the Story on Blog hopping

On 2-18-10 my post on blog hopping I noted that I had "been blog hopping over the past few weeks and reading blogs from around the world or at least the ones in English. I have been surprised to see how many people share their thoughts and family photos. But I have also noticed how many people are lonely, hurting, or starved for attention. For some I stop to leave comments so they will know they are important to God and let them know He loves them and His son Jesus died for our sins. I also try to encourage them to read the Bible starting with book of John.
Now you wonder why I mention this, right. Well I want to encourage those who know Jesus as Lord to set a goal of at least leaving one comment on someones blog each day you get on internet and encourage that person to seek God's plan for their life and to read the Bible. Pray for that person and allow God to do the rest. Just think because of the internet you can touch the lives of people all around the world if you are willing to take the time to care. May God bless you and your efforts to shine light in a dark world."
Now you may wonder why I just quoted my own post, well the reason is it was the major reason for my last post titled "Honor Free Will Choice". I recently was made aware of several issue points that I should have included in that post for anyone who was going to take up the challenge that I had made back on 2-18-10. Because if you do not leave comments for the right reason then it would be a waste of time and you would be better off doing something else with your time. It is not about us but about caring for others and pleasing God who gave up His son to suffer and die for us while we were still sinners. It is that kind of love that we need to have for others. My time has been really tight this week so this was only post for the week. May God give you light for your journey.

Honor Free Will Choice

What a time to be alive. If you take time out of your daily schedule to reach out to others for no other reason than the fact they are important and loved by God Himself, you can offend someone just for caring. Therefore you must take care not to be upset if you are rejected or misunderstood. People have been given a freewill by God and other than showing them love, along with the other side of the story as provided by God in the Bible, we must allow them to make their own choices and it is not our job to choose for them. We should continue to care about people and pray for them while also honoring their request to be left alone. Each person is special and of equal importance no matter their age, race, nationality, or gender. So provide information about the word of God and that His son died for our sins so we would not have to pay the price. But if not received eagerly, that is okay, if person has questions and wants your help in getting answers, always be ready to help but if just want to be left alone then be ready to do that also. Never forget that if you have been changed by God, you also wanted space and had to come to God when you were ready to accept His love not when the person sharing the good news with you thought you should. Yes, part of having been created in the image of God includes having a free will to choose how we will live our lives and even if we want to accept Jesus Christ as our Lord. The Bible tells us that there are two pathways and where they end, but we must allow people to choose for themselves and not get down because people choose wide path. God states that few will take the narrow path that leads to eternal life with Him. Be a light on that narrow path so others may see it and some will turn and change paths, but always honor their choice since God will, who are we not to respect their decision. Just pray, love and be light for those you come into contact with. We have not been called to be popular just faithful.

Wonder why

Through out history there have always been those who believe that they are superior to those around them. Some by birth as in the caste system of India, some by religion such as those who follow Islam controlling most of the Middle East, others by their progressive ideas which can be seen throughout much of Europe and North America. They all have in common the desire for power, influence and control over society, seeking to put down those who disagree with them or fail to accept their ideas as divine. They endeavor to control the educational systems teaching their doctrines as the only acceptable thought and as real truth. There are no absolutes except theirs and dissent is not welcome nor tolerated. They are quick to project their faults onto those who dare question or expose their ideas as being unsupported by any evidence. They name call, label or otherwise personally attack those who dare even question their positions, rather then defend their positions with logic, facts, or any type of common sense rationale. They seek to stifle debate and limit speech that does not follow their dogma. Destroy dissent by any means possible is always their mindset.
Let me challenge you to watch what is occurring in our world, listen not only to what is said but how it is presented. Do not accept news media reports as complete truth, but remember who controls them and beware. Who is seen as the provider of the needs of people, government or a free people themselves under God. Are our rights to freely worship God seen as unchangeable or is it a right controlled by government. Is open debate encouraged or discouraged. Is the evidence from the Bible given full consideration or dismissed. The fool has said there is no God and believes that everything that exist is by chance and came from nothing. Always remember the source providing information and on what it is based.
The richest nations in the world have the most suicides, most mental health problems, the most self-centered and ungrateful people. Do you ever wonder why.

Small window

A review of history reflects that with the rise of career politicians in democratic nations there has come higher and higher taxation as government has expanded and political power has become concentrated into the hands of elites. Free market principals which permitted average citizens to advance their economic conditions, has given way to ever increasing government control and more taxes to pay for the increasing social programs and government departments to run them. The citizens have grown more and more dependent on the government to provide for them rather than taking personal responsibility for themselves and depending only on God to assist them and their families. Little by little laws have been passed to take more and more of our peoples freedoms, financial resources, and Independence until personal intuitive has been muted. The final piece of the puzzle to insure there would be no turning back was the institution of national health care. This locked the people in to total dependence on the government from birth to the grave and allowed the elite to control who gets what level of care, playing "god". Taxation now secure and the progressives in firm control of not only government but also of our people themselves. Few noticed and even fewer cared. Today once great nations are decaying from within suffering from spiritual apathy, moral relativism, high rates of unemployment, excessive taxation and thanks to the socialist programs,(other than for the connected social elites) only one step ahead of mutually shared poverty.
In spite of this democratic nations have increasingly elected leaders who are intent on following the socialist model. People have discovered that they can vote in those who will take from the "rich" and use the taxes (legally stolen money) to benefit them or their families. With each new social program or government funded project, comes not only an increased tax burden, but staggering national debt. Too many are blinded to the fact that debt is simply the mortgaging of the future(including children & grandchildren) for immediate gratification. The cost of each spent borrowed dollar is another freedom lost, as with all debt there comes the enviable day it must be repaid. When the default comes there is no filing for bankruptcy court protection only the prospect of runaway inflation, and anarchy with the collapse of world economy. We have traveled far down the road of no return, the progressives knew they needed but one more thing to insure no return and that was for the USA to pass National Health Care. Once that happened America would become as weak and ineffective as the nations of Europe (this has been passed in the USA and there is small window of time before it is locked into place). Social medicine, high unemployment will lock once independent citizens into complete dependence on the government from the cradle to the grave. "Freedom" will be controlled by the social elites who believe they are much smarter than the normal citizens who they think are just one step ahead of monkeys anyway. The Bible instructs us to pray for those in authority and in the nations who have elected leaders there is no one to blame but ourselves, not only have we not prayed but we actually voted in those who are enslaving us. May God grant us sight and the good sense to repent and pray for God to open the hearts of the people that they might seek His help before it is to late.

Are You Free?

It is written that who ever commits sin is the servant of sin.(John8:34) All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.(Romans 3:23) We are all like an unclean thing and our goodness is like a filthy rag.(Isa. 64:6) Even if we tried to keep the whole law of God but failed in one point we would be guilty of breaking the law.(James 2:10) Beware many say they are going to make it to Heaven but... There is a way that seems right to many but the end are the ways of death.(Prov. 14:12) It is not by the "good" deeds we have done, but according to the mercy of God we are saved.(Titus 3:5) Only one way... Jesus said that He was the way, the truth, and the life, no one can come to God but by Him.(John 14:6) So why did Jesus die since He was God in the flesh? Sin is so vile to God that the only acceptable payment is shedding of blood through death which then will provide the remission of sin.(Heb. 9:22) Everyone will give an account to God for how they have lived.(Romans 14:12) No one escapes death.....It is appointed unto men once to die, but after that there is Judgment.(Heb. 9:27) The payment for sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life Through the Lord Jesus Christ.(Romans 6:23)
Now you may say that you do not believe that and no one can force you to make a decision. Besides that you believe that you are as "good" as just about everyone else anyway. However it is written that those who do not believe on Jesus as the only way to Heaven are already condemned, due to failure to believe in Jesus the only begotten son of God.(John 3:18) Everyone who does not repent of their sins and ask God to forgive them will perish.(Luke 13:3) You have been given opportunity to chose who you will serve... God or sin. Ask God to give you the faith to believe, the wisdom to understand and the boldness to accept Jesus the Christ as your Lord. Choose well as life is short and eternity is forever...you can not afford to be wrong.... May you chose to be set free from your sin through the free gift of salvation God has provided by the death of His on son. Although the gift is free you alone must accept it for yourself. Chose freedom!