Thought for Today

It helps to remember this verse when being tempted. No temptation is strong enough that we can't walk away from it.

But remember that the temptations that come into your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will keep the temptation from becoming so strong that you can't stand up against it. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you will not give in to it.
~I Corinthians 10:13

Confused at God's Purpose

Have you ever wondered why God put you in a particular circumstance? I don't mean a random occurence, I mean when you know that you've followed God's plan and you still have no idea what the purpose was. I hope that makes sense.

I'm in such a place right now. God called us to a place for a short amount of time. We uprooted our family and we worked so hard while we were there. It was exhausting. Now, we're moving on and I'm happy about it, but I'm left wondering why God would call us to a place for such a short time.

Have you ever felt this way?

Satan's On My Back Tonight

Tonight I feel like a failure
Satan is all over my back
He's bringing up dirt he has on me
And I'm under such attack

He knows the wrongs I've done
And the mistakes I've made
He's using them to hinder me
In my guilty thoughts I wade

I know that Jesus loves me
And I know that He died for me
I love Him and I serve Him
I'm clinging to His truths to set me free

Satan has no hold on me
I'm clinging to those thoughts
I know tomorrow will be better
I just have to remember the cross

2008 copyright by me

Happy Veteran's Day!

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.
Psalm 33:12

Obama is Not the AntiChrist

Obama's charisma and ability to pull the wool over people's eyes sure does leave a lot of people with the chills. He certainly does give me the creeps and he leaves me wondering of his role in end of time events. However, we must be truthful and obedient and seek God's word in this matter, rather than spreading rumors. Check out his article at Pursuing Holiness.

Four Biblical Prophecies That Show Obama is Not the AntiChrist

Glory in the Highest - Chris Tomlin

So Disappointed

I have listened to Ray Boltz's songs for years. Some of them are tried and true and have hung on for years. I've listened to them, played them over and over again in my car, and sang them in church. I've even linked to one of them on my blog. There's just something about the touching lyrics of his songs.

I pledge allegiance to the Lamb, with all my strength, with all I am.
I will seek to honor His command. I pledge allegiance to the Lamb.

Thank you for giving to the Lord. I am a life that was changed.

Keep me near the cross. Near the cross. May I never stray so far that I cannot see what flowed down for me at the foot of the cross.

Today I opened an email and learned that Ray Boltz has publicly announced he's living a homosexual lifestyle. It's easy for some to point their finger of shame at him. It's also easy for others to point their finger at me and call me judgmental. That's your choice, but that's not the point of all this. My heart is truly grieved for him and his family.

You see, Ray Boltz is the father of four children and he was married to his wife for 33 years before officially divorcing his wife this year. Personally, I can't imagine what I would do if something like this were to happen to my family. It would be devastating for sure.

Not only was he a father and husband, but as I said earlier, he well known for his songs and the lyrics to his songs. I am disappointed that he has chosen to break up his family, to follow a sinful lifestyle, and also that he has destroyed his testimony and condoned the homosexual lifestyle.

I certainly am not living my life to please others, so if stones are cast my way because I speak the truth, that's fine. I can live with it. I'm just sitting here wondering how his choices are going to affect others and their choice.

If you're interested, here's a link to a ministry that helps homosexuals. Stephen Bennett was a homosexual for many years before turning his life over to Christ. He has an amazing testimony.

Oh How He Loves Us

Cardboard Testimony

I originally had the video from GodTube posted, but the sound was not good. Here's the one from YouTube. Enjoy!

Thought for Today

The Christian life is not a way "out" but a way "through" life.

Rev. Billy Graham