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FDA Forced to Reveal Jab Is Neither Safe Nor Effective – Liberty Counsel

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been forced to finally release documentation on the adverse reactions caused by COVID shots. The Biden…
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Biden Administration Paid Media $1 Billion for COVID Shot Propaganda – Liberty Counsel

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – The Biden administration paid nearly the entire corporate media, including so-called “conservative” media…
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Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Goes Into Liver Cells and Is Co...

Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Goes Into Liver Cells and Is Converted to DNA: Study
https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/pfizers-covid-19-vaccine-goes-into-liver-cells-and-is-converted-to-dna-study_4307594.html

The vaccine’s mRNA converting into DNA and being found inside the cell’s nucleus is something that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said would not happen.

Raiders of the Hidden Ark

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Discouragement and Renewal

Sixteen years ago, I faced a day of such intense discouragement that I wondered if my life would ever seem normal.  On a cold night in February, my whole world came crashing down around me. I had made my peace with God after an intense period of asking, ‘why me, Lord’? Then began to do the work I was inspired to do by the Holy Spirit to regain my sense of purpose.

Perhaps many of you share that same sense of discouragement and you have doubts about your future.  I cannot foretell what God has planned for you, but God says in Jeremiah 29:11,  “For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you not to harm you.”

Peter was one character in the Bible who had a lot of reason to feel discouraged.  At the Last Supper, he is likely seated at the lowest spot at the table.  Later, when Jesus asked him to pray with Him in the garden, Peter fell asleep(Mark 14:32-37).

It’s easy to understand that Peter is disappointed by his seating position since he had argued before about “who is the greatest among the disciples.”  Then he is embarrassed when Jesus finds him sleeping.  I’m sure he felt a sense of failure.

Peter isn’t finished with his failures at this point.  When Jesus is arrested, Peter tries to defend Jesus with the sword and cuts off the right ear of the servant of the High Priest.  Work with me here, put your right hand over your right ear.  Now, if I swing a sword at your ear, which ear will I cut off?  That’s right; Peter struck the servant from behind like a coward, which gave him even more reason to be ashamed). Jesus even rebuked Peter for this action (John 18:10-11).

Peter has one more trial, for when he is confronted about being a follower of Jesus; he denies knowing Jesus three times.  To his credit he feels shame, feels like a loser and he weeps bitterly.  I’m sure by now that Peter felt as though his witness for Christ was over forever.

However, when the women see the angels in Jesus’ empty tomb they are told to inform the disciples and Peter that Jesus is alive.  God had plans for Peter and 50 days later Peter is touched by the Holy Spirit and preaches the most wonderful sermon ever heard about the divinity of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.  Three thousand people were saved that day.   (Acts 2:1-41)

I don’t know what awaits you in the future.  What I do know is that God has a plan for each of you.  Like Simon Peter, we can fail completely, but God can mend that broken spirit through faith in His son Jesus and by the power of the Holy Spirit.  You may go on and become the parent you are meant to be or you may stay in jail and be a witness to others in jail.  Whatever, you will accomplish the plan God ordained for you based upon His knowledge of your decisions and actions up to this time in your life.

You can find peace of spirit and joy in Jesus Christ.  Prison is not just bricks and metal bars, it is really separation from God. 

Breakthrough Infections, Deaths Among COVID-19 Vaccinated Rose in Recent Months: CDC

Infections, hospitalizations, and deaths linked to COVID-19 have risen among people who have gotten a COVID-19 vaccine in …
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Toxic Relationships changing and ending

I have said many times that God created us to be relational creatures.  With that in mind, let’s look relationships, especially toxic relationships which seem to abound in life.

Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 6:14, “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common?”  Please do not interpret this to mean that you should leave an un-believing spouse.  It means, do not choose an unbeliever to be your spouse.  It is also an instruction to choose believers as friends because a mutual relationship with Jesus Christ is the foundation of any healthy relationship.

Now let’s move on to discussing toxic relationships and their impact on our lives.  Obviously, a toxic relationship is one that is harmful to one or both parties.  In fact, a toxic relationship is one that acts as a trigger which activates our old, unhealthy behavior.

I believe that one reason this is true is a toxic relationship lacks trust.  The history of the relationship shows that bad things happen when you get together.  You expect something bad to happen, but you find some excuse to try some interaction despite the historical record.  Then something happens that triggers an old memory or hurt to send you off and running toward your old behavior. When it’s over with you are left with guilt and resentment to deal with.

You can blame repeated interaction upon the obsessive nature of toxic relationships.  We allow emotion to rule instead of objective consideration of the relationship.  All too often you’ll hear “I love them,” or “I’ll hurt someone’s feelings if I don’t see them,” or “We share an interest in some activity.”  The list goes on and on, but the truth is that you just can’t give up for some indefinable reason.  In my case, I just had to do the right thing.  Can we say co-dependency class?

I believe that we should accept this obsessive behavior as idol worship because it replaces Jesus as the focus of our lives.

Toxic relationships also illicit excessive emotional responses from both parties during confrontations.  Consider spousal abuse as the worst of these responses.   Most often arguments result and it’s always about the same old thing.  It is impossible to have a rational discussion with a toxic relation.

An excellent example of a toxic relationship is Jesus and Judas.  We all know the result of Judas betrayal of Jesus, but did you ever consider what led Judas to this horrible act.  Judas was a thief and he stole from the group purse and Judas resented expensive gifts being given to Jesus.  It’s not hard to imagine that Judas resented Jesus perfection and kindness, even to himself.  As a result, Judas arranged for the crucifixion of Jesus.   Jesus let Judas go from the upper room and he did not try to renew the relationship with Judas.  He knew that Judas had to make a decision to repent or die.

Toxic relationships are not based on obedience to the will of God, they are incomplete spiritually.  Their foundation is strictly the relationship and the other person.  As such, both parties are disappointed which lead to more resentments.  The greatest of relationships worship together at the foot of the cross.  

Toxicity corrupts good character in both parties.  Resentments, anger, even hatred result from such relationships.  It is easier to drag down good character through a toxic relationship than to raise up the relationship, but all things are possible with God.

If a toxic relationship is to be healed it must be done through faith in Jesus Christ and both parties must be willing to allow these Christ-like changes to take place in their lives. You may be asking, what if both parties are not willing to change or one says they will change but do not change. Therein lies the possibility, more likely the probability, that the relationship should or must end for you to be healthy yourself. It’s okay to do and inventory on the other person. Ask yourself a few questions. Is the other person responsible? Do they work to support the family, do they spend money recklessly, or do the isolate from you or the family? Do they use drugs or view pornography? “You have heard it said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart” (Matthew 5:27-28). I would say that those are reasons to get out of the relationship altogether and not look back.

Christ like character means love , sometimes agape love and others it is intimate love.  Just be sure that you understand the true nature of love.  Paul gives us a complete commentary on the nature of real love in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8.  Paul writes, “Love is patient, love is kind.  It does not envy.  It does not boast, it is not proud.  It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.  Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.  It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.  Love never fails.” 

Love, especially love of God embodies the very best virtues to which we can aspire. 

Have you prayed about the relationship, present or future relationships?  You can pray for it to work, but most importantly pray for God’s will.  Does He want you in this relationship.  Is it a good one for you?  Do you need to leave the relationship?

Toxic Relationships changing and ending

I have said many times that God created us to be relational creatures.  With that in mind, let’s look relationships, especially toxic relationships which seem to abound in life.

Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 6:14, “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common?”  Please do not interpret this to mean that you should leave an un-believing spouse.  It means, do not choose an unbeliever to be your spouse.  It is also an instruction to choose believers as friends because a mutual relationship with Jesus Christ is the foundation of any healthy relationship.

Now let’s move on to discussing toxic relationships and their impact on our lives.  Obviously, a toxic relationship is one that is harmful to one or both parties.  In fact, a toxic relationship is one that acts as a trigger which activates our old, unhealthy behavior.

I believe that one reason this is true is a toxic relationship lacks trust.  The history of the relationship shows that bad things happen when you get together.  You expect something bad to happen, but you find some excuse to try some interaction despite the historical record.  Then something happens that triggers an old memory or hurt to send you off and running toward your old behavior. When it’s over with you are left with guilt and resentment to deal with.

You can blame repeated interaction upon the obsessive nature of toxic relationships.  We allow emotion to rule instead of objective consideration of the relationship.  All too often you’ll hear “I love them,” or “I’ll hurt someone’s feelings if I don’t see them,” or “We share an interest in some activity.”  The list goes on and on, but the truth is that you just can’t give up for some indefinable reason.  In my case, I just had to do the right thing.  Can we say co-dependency class?

I believe that we should accept this obsessive behavior as idol worship because it replaces Jesus as the focus of our lives.

Toxic relationships also illicit excessive emotional responses from both parties during confrontations.  Consider spousal abuse as the worst of these responses.   Most often arguments result and it’s always about the same old thing.  It is impossible to have a rational discussion with a toxic relation.

An excellent example of a toxic relationship is Jesus and Judas.  We all know the result of Judas betrayal of Jesus, but did you ever consider what led Judas to this horrible act.  Judas was a thief and he stole from the group purse and Judas resented expensive gifts being given to Jesus.  It’s not hard to imagine that Judas resented Jesus perfection and kindness, even to himself.  As a result, Judas arranged for the crucifixion of Jesus.   Jesus let Judas go from the upper room and he did not try to renew the relationship with Judas.  He knew that Judas had to make a decision to repent or die.

Toxic relationships are not based on obedience to the will of God, they are incomplete spiritually.  Their foundation is strictly the relationship and the other person.  As such, both parties are disappointed which lead to more resentments.  The greatest of relationships worship together at the foot of the cross.  

Toxicity corrupts good character in both parties.  Resentments, anger, even hatred result from such relationships.  It is easier to drag down good character through a toxic relationship than to raise up the relationship, but all things are possible with God.

If a toxic relationship is to be healed it must be done through faith in Jesus Christ and both parties must be willing to allow these Christ-like changes to take place in their lives. You may be asking, what if both parties are not willing to change or one says they will change but do not change. Therein lies the possibility, more likely the probability, that the relationship should or must end for you to be healthy yourself. It’s okay to do and inventory on the other person. Ask yourself a few questions. Is the other person responsible? Do they work to support the family, do they spend money recklessly, or do the isolate from you or the family? Do they use drugs or view pornography? “You have heard it said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart” (Matthew 5:27-28). I would say that those are reasons to get out of the relationship altogether and not look back.

Christ like character means love, sometimes agape love and others it is intimate love.  Just be sure that you understand the true nature of love.  Paul gives us a complete commentary on the nature of real love in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8.  Paul writes, “Love is patient, love is kind.  It does not envy.  It does not boast, it is not proud.  It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.  Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.  It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.  Love never fails.” 

Love, especially love of God embodies the very best virtues to which we can aspire. 

Have you prayed about the relationship, present or future relationships?  You can pray for it to work, but most importantly pray for God’s will.  Does He want you in this relationship.  Is it a good one for you?  Do you need to leave the relationship?

GOD’S GRACE

“God said to Moses, ‘I am who I am'” (Exodus 3:14). The topic tonight is Grace. Grace is such a fundamental part of God’s nature that if you don’t understand Grace, you can’t fully understand God.

Grace is why God sacrificed His son on the cross to give us the gift of salvation.

Grace is a gift that God wants to give us any time or any place

The apostle Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 “But he said to me, ‘My grace is enough for you. When you are weak, my power is made perfect in you.’ So I am happy to brag about my weaknesses. then Christ’s power can live in me. For this reason I am happy when I have weaknesses, insults, hard times sufferings, and all kinds of troubles for Christ. Because when I am weak, then I am truly strong.”

G-God’s gift.

R-Received by our faith.

A-Accepted by God’s love.

C-Christ paid the price

E-Everlasting gift.

Grace is God’s gift. We cannot purchase God’s grace. It is freely given by God to you and me if we accept it.

Do you feel that you are not in a place that you can accept forgiveness as a free gift? Consider Romans 3″24, “All need to be made right with God by His grace, which is a free gift. They need to be made free from sin through Jesus Christ.” So, everybody needs to be made right through Christ Jesus. Now look at I Peter 1:13, “Prepare your minds for service and have self=control. All your hope should be for the gift of grace that will be yours when Jesus Christ is shown to you.” Keep working, reading and praying. It will happen for you. The Holy Spirit wants to live within you.

Grace is RECEIVED by our faith in Jesus. I talk about doing the work, but please know that none of this work is done to earn God’s grace. The work is reading and learning and praying. Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this not from ourselves, it is the gift of God–not by works, so that no one can boast.”

If anyone tells you that all it takes to be saved is to live a good life, just remember Philippians 3:9, “No longer counting on being saved by being good enough or by obeying God’s law, but by trusting Christ to save me; for God’s way of making us right with himself depends on faith–counting on Christ alone.” God wants to know if we have accepted Jesus as our savior. Accept Jesus as you savior, and then be sure that your walk matches your talk.

The letter A tells us that we are ACCEPTED by God’s love. God loved you and me while we were still sinners. Romans 5:8 says, “God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

Ephesians 2:5, “Though we were spiritually dead because of the things we did against God, he gave us new life with Christ. You have been saved by God’ grace.”

We also receive a pass which allows us to enter God’s throne room any time we desire. Hebrews 4:16 says, “Let us, then, feel very sure that we can come before God’s throne where there is grace. There we can receive mercy and grace to help us when we need it.”

The E reminds us, this is an everlasting gift according to Romans 8:38-39. It says, “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

CHRIST paid the price that we could never pay. He took on the sins of the entire world, for all of history. On the cross, Jesus said, “It is done.”

So it is.

Amen!

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