"We get into situations where we talk about what we wear, and about food and toys and houses, and only now and then a Kingdom issue arises and Christ comes into the conversation. I think Jesus is grieved by that and would have us turn it around." And we should also mention all of the infighting between the different denominations within the Kingdom. God will remove the confusion and make His br...more

"We get into situations where we talk about what we wear, and about food and toys and houses, and only now and then a Kingdom issue arises and Christ comes into the conversation. I think Jesus is grieved by that and would have us turn it around."

And we should also mention all of the infighting between the different denominations within the Kingdom. God will remove the confusion and make His bride peculiar again.

Jer 3:23 Truly, for delusion comes from the high hills, tumult on the mountains. Truly, in Jehovah our God is the salvation of Israel.
Jer 3:24 For shame has eaten up the labor of our fathers from our youth, their flocks and their herds, their sons and their daughters.
Jer 3:25 We lie down in our shame, and our confusion covers us; for we have sinned against Jehovah our God, we and our fathers, from our youth even to this day, and have not obeyed the voice of Jehovah our God.less

"Sadly enough, in far too many cases, this series might actually be realistic. That should break our hearts, but not our resolve to protect our children - and as many young people as we can reach - from this kind of “realism.” A far cry from "Ozzie and Harriet", "Father Knows Best", and even "Happy Days". Perhaps a little more in the category of the "Little Rascals". This program seems t...more

"Sadly enough, in far too many cases, this series might actually be realistic. That should break our hearts, but not our resolve to protect our children - and as many young people as we can reach - from this kind of “realism.”

A far cry from "Ozzie and Harriet", "Father Knows Best", and even "Happy Days". Perhaps a little more in the category of the "Little Rascals".

This program seems to truly represent Reality TV. And may also represent the truth of what many in secular society (and even in the Christian community) want to justify.

2Pe 2:1 But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who secretly will bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing on themselves swift destruction.
2Pe 2:2 And many will follow their pernicious ways, and because of them the way of truth will be evil spoken of.
2Pe 2:3 And through covetousness they will use you for gain with well-turned words; for whom judgment from of old does not linger, and their destruction does not sleep.less

"Land has been vocal in his call for the respect of religious freedom, though he opposes the planned Islamic cultural center and mosque in New York City, calling it inappropriate." Americans have been falsely pursuaded into believing that a rejection of a Mosque at Ground Zero is a rejection of the practice of Islam in this country. And the church is not helping. There is significant symboli...more

"Land has been vocal in his call for the respect of religious freedom, though he opposes the planned Islamic cultural center and mosque in New York City, calling it inappropriate."

Americans have been falsely pursuaded into believing that a rejection of a Mosque at Ground Zero is a rejection of the practice of Islam in this country. And the church is not helping.

There is significant symbolic meaning for a Mosque at Ground Zero in comparison with the picturesque Mosque in Instanbul Turkey. This is not just another place of Islamic worship.

Throughout this country there are hundreds of existing Mosques, and many more being built as we blog. Isn't it interesting that we are not arguing about these other Mosques as we are about the Mosque at Ground Zero. And perhaps history would show that many churches are built on sites where Americans died for the cause of freedom.


Joh 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he shall guide you into all the truth: for he shall not speak from himself; but what things soever he shall hear, these shall he speak: and he shall declare unto you the things that are to come.less

Rhi Bran, it is interesting that in the end those three words may be the words Trump is known for the most. How sad. How discouraging.

"David Carr of The New York Times comments that “‘Skins’ is nothing new, only a corporate effort to clone a provocative drama that will make MTV less dependent on reality shows and add to the bottom line.” It is interesting that MTV, like VH1, used to be all about music videos. But more controversial music videos. They have always been that way. Now they have decided to bump it up a not...more

"David Carr of The New York Times comments that “‘Skins’ is nothing new, only a corporate effort to clone a provocative drama that will make MTV less dependent on reality shows and add to the bottom line.”

It is interesting that MTV, like VH1, used to be all about music videos. But more controversial music videos. They have always been that way. Now they have decided to bump it up a notch. Good controversy always draws ratings.

It is also interesting to note that the opening line to this article is rather crude and suggestive in itself. And advertisers such as H&R Block and General Motors are really not for this audience anyways.

And Christian parents should remember....
Pro 22:5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; he who keeps his soul shall be far from them.
Pro 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it.less

"The president, he opined, needs to make Bush-era tax cuts permanent for Americans and businesses, and cut government spending to close the deficit." Perhaps we should first consider the additional cut that the Democrats added to the extension of the Bush-era Tax cuts. This additional cut diverts 2% of the gross (intended for Social Security) from our paycheck for us to spend. So far this diver...more

"The president, he opined, needs to make Bush-era tax cuts permanent for Americans and businesses, and cut government spending to close the deficit."

Perhaps we should first consider the additional cut that the Democrats added to the extension of the Bush-era Tax cuts. This additional cut diverts 2% of the gross (intended for Social Security) from our paycheck for us to spend. So far this diversion only applies in 2011.

I'm not sure that we will be thanking our Government for giving us the extra 2% now to buy ourselves a new HD Television set that we will likely not have anymore by the time we retire. Or perhaps there might be a greater blessing to us in giving that 2% to the Body of Christ.

Joh 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he shall guide you into all the truth: for he shall not speak from himself; but what things soever he shall hear, these shall he speak: and he shall declare unto you the things that are to come.less

"Huckabee, who hosts a show on the Fox News Channel, told the group of young Christians Friday that he refused to let the media and political atmosphere dictate his decision." Not sure if the polling numbers are really telling the truth. Nevertheless, good posturing. And perhaps, like Sarah Palin, Huckabee should use his own Facebook page to announce his campaign run instead of the media. ...more

"Huckabee, who hosts a show on the Fox News Channel, told the group of young Christians Friday that he refused to let the media and political atmosphere dictate his decision."

Not sure if the polling numbers are really telling the truth.

Nevertheless, good posturing. And perhaps, like Sarah Palin, Huckabee should use his own Facebook page to announce his campaign run instead of the media.

But, realistically, there may be a problem with Huckabee and Palin going against each other initially only to be friends again after the primaries. This plays too much into politics as usual, and the Republicans need to have a different political scheme.

Perhaps both Huckabee and Palin should enter as a pair from the beginning.less

Perhaps this is truly Reality TV. And if the parents share in the reality, where is the correction? Pro 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother. Pro 29:16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall look upon their fall. Pro 29:17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give de...more

Perhaps this is truly Reality TV. And if the parents share in the reality, where is the correction?

Pro 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
Pro 29:16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall look upon their fall.
Pro 29:17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.less

cheisa, agreed.

sbellam, my comment does not speak to private companies. My comment refers to publicly held corporations which are often given tax exemptions by the city in which they operate.

"Ambassador Hossam Zaki, the official spokesman of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry also criticized the appeal, labeling his demand as an "unacceptable interference in Egypt's affairs." Very interesting. All the way from the Vatican, the spiritual authority of the Catholic church is felt and rejected. The Pope and other Catholic leaders have spent much time in recent years trying to reconcile word...more

"Ambassador Hossam Zaki, the official spokesman of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry also criticized the appeal, labeling his demand as an "unacceptable interference in Egypt's affairs."

Very interesting. All the way from the Vatican, the spiritual authority of the Catholic church is felt and rejected. The Pope and other Catholic leaders have spent much time in recent years trying to reconcile words.

But here is a perspective to consider. We know that Light and Dark cannot mix. And we also know that if Satan is casting out Satan, his kingdom cannot stand.

If the Pope is speaking from the truth, then this fracture would be expected.

But if the Papal authority is just as false as Islam, then the kingdom of Satan has divided and cannot stand.

Protestants would be very pleased either way.

Rev 2:10 Do not at all fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the Devil will cast some of you into prison, so that you may be tried. And you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Rev 2:11 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes will not be hurt by the second death.less

Daniel Paul, completely agree. sbellam, Bentley is still correct in both of his comments. One reflects the true spiritual side, and the other reflects the true secular side. True Christians would understand both.

sbellam, please explain your use of the phrase "taxpayer funded" duties. Please consider that there are companies, supported by taxpayer dollars, which are providing and in some cases building Muslim prayer rooms to accomodate religious obligations that must be practiced during the course of the work day. Christians are not demanding this of any secular institutions, no less businesses that ...more

sbellam, please explain your use of the phrase "taxpayer funded" duties.

Please consider that there are companies, supported by taxpayer dollars, which are providing and in some cases building Muslim prayer rooms to accomodate religious obligations that must be practiced during the course of the work day.

Christians are not demanding this of any secular institutions, no less businesses that may be owned and operated by Christians.less

sbellam, the use of the scripture was meant to point out two issues that Christians need to keep in mind. One is our reliance on secular Government, locally and nationally, to provide for our needs. We are certainly a wealthy and blessed nation, but not because of anything we ourselves have done. The other is for Christians to recognize that our vote contributes to the make up of Congress ju...more

sbellam, the use of the scripture was meant to point out two issues that Christians need to keep in mind.

One is our reliance on secular Government, locally and nationally, to provide for our needs. We are certainly a wealthy and blessed nation, but not because of anything we ourselves have done.

The other is for Christians to recognize that our vote contributes to the make up of Congress just as much as the non-Christian vote. So while we complain about the abuses of some our political leaders, we continue to vote according to the same influences.less

sbellam, the following is just a little of what the Christian God says.... Mat 6:31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, With what shall we be clothed? Mat 6:32 For the nations seek after all these things. For your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things. Mat 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness;...more

sbellam, the following is just a little of what the Christian God says....

Mat 6:31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, With what shall we be clothed?
Mat 6:32 For the nations seek after all these things. For your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things.
Mat 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.less

Daniel Paul, except for the last sentence, I agree with your comment. Bad legislation is bad legislation. And as tragic as the shooting incident was in Tuscon, Americans (especially Christians) should always be encouraged to engage in discussion and fight as necessary for what we believe. To the thousands of souls (Christians and non-Christians) who have served our country to win and defend...more

Daniel Paul, except for the last sentence, I agree with your comment.

Bad legislation is bad legislation. And as tragic as the shooting incident was in Tuscon, Americans (especially Christians) should always be encouraged to engage in discussion and fight as necessary for what we believe.

To the thousands of souls (Christians and non-Christians) who have served our country to win and defend the freedoms we have today, thank you for not being afraid of what you believed in.less

"Although Obama is expected to raise the issue of human rights during his meetings with Hu next week, the two superpower leaders are expected to focus on dealing with North Korea and Iran, and reviving the global economy more than rights." This one portion of this article is the single greatest reason for the visit of Mr. Jintao. Human rights will really get little attention. The Chinese ba...more

"Although Obama is expected to raise the issue of human rights during his meetings with Hu next week, the two superpower leaders are expected to focus on dealing with North Korea and Iran, and reviving the global economy more than rights."

This one portion of this article is the single greatest reason for the visit of Mr. Jintao.
Human rights will really get little attention.

The Chinese banking system is the largest investor in United States debt. And although it is not mentioned in this article, the two Presidents are very aware of Chinese efforts to move the global economy away from the United States Dollar and towards the Chinese Yuan as the primary reference for the value of all currency.

And there are many other countries besides China that a very interested in this change.

Americans have learned how to live in an economy which borrows and is able to print money to cover overspending. And everyone seemed to be enjoying the gains, or the perceived wealth. And while the borrowing will continue, the power that controls it may soon change.

Luk 8:4 And when a great multitude came together, and they of every city resorted unto him, he spake by a parable:
Luk 8:5 The sower went forth to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden under foot, and the birds of the heaven devoured it.
Luk 8:6 And other fell on the rock; and as soon as it grew, it withered away, because it had no moisture.
Luk 8:7 And other fell amidst the thorns; and the thorns grew with it, and choked it.
Luk 8:8 And other fell into the good ground, and grew, and brought forth fruit a hundredfold. As he said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.less

“It’s not the first time he has raped a minor girl,” Abid Masih said. “He has raped at least five little Christian girls before this, but those families under pressure kept their mouths shut, and Christians also tried to force us to keep quiet and refrain from filing a police case, as they were fearful that it might worsen the relations between Christian and Muslim villagers.” Ecc 8:1...more

“It’s not the first time he has raped a minor girl,” Abid Masih said. “He has raped at least five little Christian girls before this, but those families under pressure kept their mouths shut, and Christians also tried to force us to keep quiet and refrain from filing a police case, as they were fearful that it might worsen the relations between Christian and Muslim villagers.”

Ecc 8:11 Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.
Ecc 8:12 Though a sinner does evil a hundred times, and his days be made longer, yet surely I know that it shall be well with those who fear God, who fear before Him.
Ecc 8:13 But it shall not be well with the wicked, nor shall he make his days longer like a shadow; because he does not fear before God.less

"They are not the Enemy," the letter continued. "The matters of the Kingdom are greater than those of either the Association or the Seminary." And if the SBTS were also to do the same to any associated churches which tolerate adultery, fornication, and other forms of immoral sexual behavior, then we could say that they are really dealing with matters of the Kingdom. A good message to other asso...more

"They are not the Enemy," the letter continued. "The matters of the Kingdom are greater than those of either the Association or the Seminary."

And if the SBTS were also to do the same to any associated churches which tolerate adultery, fornication, and other forms of immoral sexual behavior, then we could say that they are really dealing with matters of the Kingdom. A good message to other associations.

Rom 1:28 And even as they refused to have God in their knowledge, God gave them up unto a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not fitting;
Rom 1:29 being filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
Rom 1:30 backbiters, hateful to God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
Rom 1:31 without understanding, covenant–breakers, without natural affection, unmerciful:
Rom 1:32 who, knowing the ordinance of God, that they which practise such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also consent with them that practise them.less

Perhaps we should also consider the following..... Rom 7:1 Or are ye ignorant, brethren (for I speak to men that know the law), how that the law hath dominion over a man for so long time as he liveth? Rom 7:2 For the woman that hath a husband is bound by law to the husband while he liveth; but if the husband die, she is discharged from the law of the husband. If a woman is freed from th...more

Perhaps we should also consider the following.....

Rom 7:1 Or are ye ignorant, brethren (for I speak to men that know the law), how that the law hath dominion over a man for so long time as he liveth?
Rom 7:2 For the woman that hath a husband is bound by law to the husband while he liveth; but if the husband die, she is discharged from the law of the husband.

If a woman is freed from the law of the husband, she is also freed from the law of submission. And if there are still children to be raised in the home, she becomes the overall authority in the home. And there is no suggestion made by secular society or the bible that a widow (especially a Godly woman with children) must remarry for the sake of authority in the home.

So then if this principle is found in the home, it seems it could also be found within the church. The Body of Christ is in both places.

And we should also remember that even though a woman was not called to be one a Christ's disciples, the Great Commission was not just a call to Christ's disciples.less