What Does the Bible Say About...

People in Authority?

 Those in authority are ultimately responsible to God. It's in the Bible, Deuteronomy 17:18-19, TLB. "And when he has been crowned and sits upon his throne as king, then he must copy these laws from the book kept by the Levite-priests. That copy of the laws shall be his constant companion. He must read from it every day of his life so that he will learn to respect the Lord his God by obeying all of His commands."

Those in authority are responsible for choosing good leaders. It's in the Bible, Deuteronomy 16:18-19, TLB. "Appoint judges and administrative officials for all the cities the Lord your God is giving you. They will administer justice in every part of the land. Never twist justice to benefit a rich man, and never accept bribes. For bribes blind the eyes of the wisest and corrupt their decisions."

We should obey the governmental authorities that God has placed in power. It's in the Bible, Romans 13:1-4, TLB. "Obey the government , for God is the one who has put it there. There is no government anywhere that God has not placed in power. So those who refuse to obey the laws of the land are refusing to obey God, and punishment will follow. For the policeman does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don't want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he will have you punished. He is sent by God for that very purpose."

Believers should cooperate with the authorities wherever possible. It's in the Bible, Titus 3:1, TLB. "Remind your people to obey the government and its officers, and always to be obedient and ready for any honest work."

Sometimes obedience to God and His law may require disobedience of earthly powers. It's in the Bible, Acts 5:29, NIV. "We must obey God rather than men!"

Jesus gave an example of citizenship in paying taxes. It's in the Bible, Matthew 17:27, NIV "But so that we may not offend them, go to the lake and throw out your line. Take the first fish you catch; open its mouth and you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for my tax and yours."

Christians should willingly pay their taxes. It's in the Bible, Romans 13:5-7, TLB. "Obey the laws, then, for two reasons: first, to keep from being punished, and second, just because you know you should. Pay your taxes too, for these same two reasons. For government workers need to be paid so that they can keep on doing God's work, serving you. Pay everyone whatever he ought to have: pay your taxes and import duties gladly, obey those over you, and give honor and respect to all those to whom it is due." 

(sourse: bibleinfo.org)

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I wonder how many good leaders have been appointed in our government. Who can we trust?

Most of us would say we have had and probably still do have many that are not so good.

Others would answer to that, "None."

I pray for our leaders every day.

World leaders and domestic.

Good ones

And bad ones.

They may not know that they need God.

They may not want Him.

But of course, they do.

It is our responsibility as Christians to pray for them.

Just like it their responsibility to choose others that are good.

The mid-term elections are fast approaching even though it may seem so far off.

It is though, not too early to start praying for the leaders that will be chosen a that time. 

That is our responsibility. 

Thanks for coming by, Friends.

God Bless!

What Does the Bible Say About...

 Child Training?

What is the value of early attention to child training? It's in the Bible, Proverbs 22:6, NIV. "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it."

What does God expect from parents as they raise children? Parents must be godly examples in words and actions. It's in the Bible, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, NIV "These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up."

God expects parents to be patient. It's in the Bible, Colossians 3:21, TLB. "Fathers, don't scold your children so much that they become discouraged and quit trying."

What does God expect of a mother? It's in the Bible, Proverbs 31:26, TLB. "When she speaks, her words are wise, and kindness is the rule for everything she says."

Discipline is an expression of parental love. It's in the Bible, Proverbs 13:24, TLB. "If you refuse to discipline your son, it proves you don't love him; for if you love him, you will be prompt to punish him."

Kind, firm correction helps children learn. It's in the Bible, Proverbs 29:15, TLB. "Scolding and spanking a child helps him to learn. Left to himself, he brings shame to his mother."

The purpose of discipline is to help the children mature, not to anger them. It's in the Bible, Ephesians 6:4, TLB. "And now a word to you parents. Don't keep on scolding and nagging your children, making them angry and resentful. Rather, bring them up with the loving discipline the Lord Himself approves, with suggestions and godly advice."

Children often bear the consequences of their parents' sins. It's in the Bible, Exodus 34:7, TLB. "I, Jehovah, show this steadfast love to many thousands by forgiving their sins; or else I refuse to clear the guilty, and require that a father's sins be punished in the sons and grandsons, and even later generations."

What response does God expect from children? It's in the Bible, Ephesians 6:1, NIV "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right."

(Source: bibeinfo.org}

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I tend to forget to post content about children. But that is because 3 of mine are grown up with children of their own. Sadly, my youngest-he and his wife, have never been able to have any.

At any rate, the topic I am sharing today is sooo very important.

When our kids were young, we had attended church as a family.

We were involved in children ministries there.

And as I look back at those years, we had made a lot of mistakes.

We did try.

I can say that.

But we had so many family problems that we didn't live up to the training that we needed to raise them.

I hope we did enough for them to remember when they are old.

I am thankful for the one that is teaching his kids those ways.

The others are the ones I worry about along with their parents. 

I pray God will call them at some point in their lives,

and they will answer Him.

For He is our answer. 

And He is faithful. 

That is our hope when we fail.

If you are a parent of children that you are still raising,

or a grandparent that has influence on your grandchildren,

take the training in Proverbs to heart.

It could save their lives one day. 

Thanks for coming by.

May the Lord bless you!

What Does the Bible Say About...

 Bible Prophesy?

Can Bible prophecy predict the future?

Prophecy shows the reliability of the scriptures, which do not come from men but are sent by God. It's in the Bible,  2 Peter 1:19-21, ESV. “And we have something more sure, the prophetic word, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone’s own interpretation. For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.”

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Bible prophecy has important information about the last days. It’s in the Bible, Revelation 1:3, NKJV. “Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near.”

Unlike any other, only God knows the future. It’s in the Bible, Isaiah 46:9-10, NKJV. “Remember the former things of old, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure,’”

Prophecies in the Bible foretold of the Messiah that would die to save His people from sins. It’s in the Bible, Luke 24:46-47. NKJV. “He told them, ‘This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.’”

Prophecies about Jesus in the Bible

Jesus fulfilled the prophecies about the Messiah, our Savior. It’s in the Bible, Luke 24:44, NKJV. “Then He said to them, ‘These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.’”

Bible prophecy is a way for God to communicate to His people. It’s in the Bible, Hosea 12:10, NKJV. “I have also spoken by the prophets, and have multiplied visions; I have given symbols through the witness of the prophets.”

God has revealed His plans to the prophets. It’s in the Bible, Amos 3:7, NKJV. “Surely the Lord GOD does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.”

God’s plans are always for our good. It’s in the Bible, Jeremiah 29:11, NIV. “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”

Prophecy is one of the gifts of the Spirit to the church. It’s in the Bible, Romans 12:6-7, NKJV. “Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching.”

Prophecy helps move the work of God. It's in the Bibie, Ezra 6:14, NKJV. “So the elders of the Jews built, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they built and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the command of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia.”

The gift of prophecy is to build up the church and unify it. It’s in the Bible, Ephesians 4:11-13, NKJV. “And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.”

The Holy Spirit distributes individual gifts to members of the church. It’s in the Bible, 1 Corinthians 12:9-11, NKJV. “To another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.”

Be sure to test prophets. It’s in the Bible, 1 John 4:1, NKJV. “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.”

Prophets must speak according to the Bible. It’s in the Bible, Isaiah 8:20, NKJV. “To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.”

Prophets are not usually popular. It’s in the Bible, Matthew 5:11-12, NKJV. “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

Those who speak true prophecy in the Bible speaks what is right, not what is popular. It's in the Bible, Isaiah 30:10, NKJV. “Who say to the seers, ‘Do not see,’ And to the prophets, ‘Do not prophesy to us right things; Speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits.’”

We are to test prophecies, not ignore them. It's in the Bible, 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21, NKJV. “Do not treat prophecies with contempt. Test everything. Hold on to the good.”

Beware of prophets who do not keep the laws of God. It's in the Bible, Matthew 7:22-23, NKJV. “Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’”

We can expect prophets in the last days of earth’s history. It’s in the Bible, Joel 2:28, NKJV. “And it shall come to pass afterward that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions.”

Prophecy that does not enhance the understanding of God’s love is worthless. It’s in the Bible, 1 Corinthians 13:2, NKJV. “And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.”

(source: bibleinfo.org)

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It is important for us to remember to be careful of who we listen to.

There are many so called false teachers, preachers and prophets that have gone out into the world and are still in it today. 

That warning comes from Jesus Himself.

Mathew 24:11

They will have their part one day in the lake of fire.

We do not want to join them there.

So please do not take His warning lightly.

Be sure of who you follow.

It's your eternity that could be at stake.

Thanks for coming by, Friends.

Have a blessed day!

What Does the Bible Say About...

 

Creation?

Last evening as I was thinking about today's post, I felt like we have had enough about the occult on this platform to last for a long while. I believe it is time to go on to other topics because the Bible is a never ending source for all kinds of f topics to study. And so for that reason I am changing courses. 

Please read on:

Creation:  What does the Bible teach us about creation? God is the Creator. It's in the Bible, Genesis 1:1, NIV. “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”

Many will cast doubt upon the idea of a Creator. It’s in the Bible, 2 Peter 3:3-5, NIV. “Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. They will say, ‘Where is this “coming” He promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.’ But they deliberately forget that long ago by God’s word the heavens came into being and the earth was formed out of water and by water.”

Many will hide the truth that God created the Earth. It’s in the Bible, Romans 1:18-20, NIV. “The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.”

God reveals Himself through creation. It's in the Bible. Psalm 19:1, NIV. “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.”

God spoke the world into existence. It's in the Bible, Psalm 33:6,9, NIV. “By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of His mouth. For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm.”

God created the world in six literal days. It's in the Bible, Exodus 20:11, NIV. “For in six days the Lord made the heaven and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but He rested the seventh-day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.”

Through whom did God create all things? It's in the Bible, Colossians 1:16, NIV. “For by Him [the Son] all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him.” John 1:3, NIV. “Through Him, all things were made; without Him, nothing was made that has been made.”

What was God's object in making the earth? It's in the Bible, Isaiah 45:18, NIV. “For this is what the Lord says—He who created the heavens, He is God; He who fashioned and made the earth, He founded it; He did not create it to be empty, but formed it to be inhabited—He says: ‘I am the Lord, and there is no other.’”

(source:bibleinfo.org)

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God created the earth and all that is in it.

He created humans because He wanted a relationship with us.

Except man sure messed that up, didn't he.

Still because of Adam and Eve's sin, God loved us so much that He sent us Jesus to redeem us from our sin.

He could have left all of humanity live life in nothingness

or unredeemable.

But He didn't.

He loves us.

Praise His Name?

Thanks for coming today, Friends.

God bless!

What Does the Bible Say About...

 

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Astrology?

 

Astrology is a divination art, which teaches that the relative positioning in the sky of the sun, moon and planets has an influence upon individuals and upon the course of human affairs. It claims to give guidance for life and information about the future based on the time when a person is born and the relative position in the sky of the sun, moon, and planets. The actual word for astrology in the Hebrew language literally means, ‘divining the heavens'. Divination is the act of foretelling future events, or of revealing secret knowledge, by means of signs and omens or other supernatural agencies.

God prohibits the practice of divination. It's in the Bible, Leviticus 19:26, NKJV. "You shall not eat anything with the blood, nor shall you practice divination or soothsaying."

What does God say about those who consult with astrologers and use astrology for guidance in their lives? It's in the Bible, Isaiah 47:13-15, NKJV. "You are wearied in the multitude of your counsels; let now the astrologers, the stargazers, and the monthly prognosticators stand up and save you from what shall come upon you. Behold, they shall be as stubble, the fire shall burn them; they shall not deliver themselves from the power of the flame; it shall not be a coal to be warmed by, nor a fire to sit before!"

Note: Here, God is speaking to the people of ancient pagan Babylon. Middle East archaeology has confirmed that astrology did indeed originate in the nation of Babylon, now called the country of Iraq. Cuneiform tablets have been excavated depicting horoscope charts dating from the fifth century b.c. and earlier.

When the Israelites were about to enter the Promised Land of Canaan, God warned them not to practice it. It's in the Bible, Deuteronomy 18:9-11, 14, ESV. “When you come into the land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominable practices of those nations. There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead...for these nations, which you are about to dispossess, listen to fortune-tellers and to diviners. But as for you, the Lord your God has not allowed you to do this."

Divination is actually regarded to be a grave sin. It's in the Bible, 1 Samuel 15:23, NIV. "Rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry."

In the book of Daniel, when King Nebuchadnezzar had a dream he couldn't remember, he summoned the magicians, sorcerers and astrologers to tell him what he had dreamed. How did they respond? It's in the Bible, Daniel 2:10, NIV. "The astrologers answered the king, ‘There is not a man on earth who can do what the king asks! No king, however great and mighty, has ever asked such a thing of any magician or enchanter or astrologer.'"

The astrologers and sorcerers were part of the king’s circle of so-called “wise men,” but were unable to help the king with this troublesome dream. However, God had blessed his prayerful prophet Daniel with the true gifts of the Holy Spirit, and he was brought before the king to interpret the dream. It's in the Bible, Daniel 2:27-28, NKJV. "Daniel answered in the presence of the king, and said, ‘The secret which the king has demanded, the wise men, the astrologers, the magicians, and the soothsayers cannot declare to the king. But there is a God in heaven who reveals secrets, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will be in the latter days. Your dream, and the visions of your head upon your bed, were these…'" With God’s anointing, Daniel was able to describe and explain the king's prophetic dream.

For curiosity and amusement, millions of ordinary people today read the daily horoscopes published in mass-circulation newspapers. Is it okay to have this kind of casual “fun” interest in astrology? What counsel does the Bible give on this type of issue? It's in the Bible, 1 Thessalonians 5:22, KJV, “abstain from all appearance of evil.”

If we need to understand perplexing situations in our lives, we are wise to shun the error and evil of astrology and turn, instead, to the word of God. It's in the Bible, Isaiah 8:19-20, NKJV. "And when they say to you, “Seek those who are mediums and wizards, who whisper and mutter,” should not a people seek their God? Should they seek the dead on behalf of the living? To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them." 

(source: bibleinfo.org)

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Hello Friends.

I hope you are having a blessed day!

I am going to let the above commentary suffice for today's post.

My day started out a bit off. So I need to get on with my day.

Nothing serious, just aggravating.

Have a wonderful day!

What Does the Bible Say About..

 Ghosts?

What does the Bible say about ghosts/hauntings?

Is there such a thing as ghosts? The answer to this question depends on what precisely is meant by the term “ghosts.” If the term means “spirit beings,” the answer is a qualified “yes.” If the term means “spirits of people who have died,” the answer is “no.” The Bible makes it abundantly clear that there are spirit beings, both good and evil. But the Bible negates the idea that the spirits of deceased human beings can remain on earth and “haunt” the living

Hebrews 9:27 declares, “Man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment.” That is what happens to a person’s soul-spirit after death—judgment. The result of this judgment is heaven for the believer (2 Corinthians 5:6-8; Philippians 1:23) and hell for the unbeliever (Matthew 25:46; Luke 16:22-24). There is no in-between. There is no possibility of remaining on earth in spirit form as a “ghost.” If there are such things as ghosts, according to the Bible, they absolutely cannot be the disembodied spirits of deceased human beings.

The Bible teaches that there are indeed spirit beings who can connect with and appear in our physical world. The holy angels are spirit beings who are faithful in serving God. Angels are righteous, good, and holy. We know it is possible for angels to appear in various forms to human beings (see Luke 2:9). Is it possible that demons—fallen angels—can do the same? Could a “ghost” be a demon impersonating a deceased human for deceptive purposes? It’s well within the realm of possibility.

The closest biblical example of a “haunting” is found in Mark 5:1-20. A legion of demons possessed a man and used the man to haunt a graveyard. There were no ghosts involved. It was a case of a normal person being controlled by demons to terrorize the people of that area. Demons only seek to “kill, steal, and destroy” (John 10:10). They will do anything within their power to deceive people, to lead people away from God. This is very likely the explanation of “ghostly” activity today. Whether it is called a ghost, a ghoul, or a poltergeist, if there is genuine evil spiritual activity occurring, it is the work of demons.

What about instances in which “ghosts” act in “positive” ways? What about psychics who claim to summon the deceased and gain true and useful information from them? Again, it is crucial to remember that the goal of demons is to deceive. If the result is that people trust in a psychic instead of God, a demon will be more than willing to reveal true information. Even good and true information, if from a source with evil motives, can be used to mislead, corrupt, and destroy.

Interest in the paranormal is becoming increasingly common. There are individuals and businesses that claim to be “ghost-hunters,” who for a price will rid your home of ghosts. Psychics, séances, tarot cards, and mediums are increasingly considered normal. Human beings are innately aware of the spiritual world. Sadly, instead of seeking the truth about the spirit world by communing with God and studying His Word, many people allow themselves to be led astray by the spirit world. The demons surely laugh at the spiritual mass-deception that exists in the world today.

(source: gotquestions.org)    

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I underlined the last couple of sentences because the problem with so many of the so-called physics and mediums is that not only are people delving into a dangerous game with demons, but these people are taking their money. 

We as believers should always seek after the truth.

From one source..

Not from games.

Not from those that want us to believe they can tell us the future.

Not from anyone that wants us to depart from our money for their gain.

From one source.

And of course, that source

is from God and His Word.

Also, if someone needs spiritual counseling about this type of thing,

they should go to their pastor or someone trustworthy that can help them through God's Word.

If you have ever gone to any other that Him,

please repent.

He does and will forgive you.

Thanks for coming by today, Friends.

Have a Blessed Day!

What Does the Bible Say About...

 Channeling?

Channeling is a modern name for what the Bible calls mediumship or spiritism. A channeler is a mystic who becomes a channel, or receptive agent, for intelligent communications coming from the spirit world. What does God say about mediumship? It's in the Bible, Leviticus 19:31 NIV. "Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them."

Mediumship was common among the pagan peoples of the Bible lands. God warned the Children of Israel about it just prior to their entry into the Promised Land of Canaan. It's in the Bible, Deuteronomy 18:9-12 NIV. "When you enter the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways of the nations there. Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord."

People seek counsel from psychic mediums. What is the real source of the messages uttered by these spiritists? An event in the life of the Apostle Paul throws light upon their identity. It's in the Bible, Acts 16:16-18 NIV. "Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune telling. This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, 'These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved. ' She kept this up for many days. Finally Paul became so troubled that he turned around and said to the spirit, 'In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!' At that moment the spirit left her."

Wicked spirits, angels who at one time were living in heaven with God, rebelled with Satan and were cast down to planet earth. It's in the Bible, Revelation 12:7-9 NIV. "And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him."

Because the spirits of channeling are satanic, its activity is abhorrent to God. In fact, during the Israelites time, anyone practicing mediumship was put to death. It's in the Bible, Leviticus 20:27.NIV. "A man or woman who is a medium or a spiritist among you must be put to death." Isaiah 8:19 NKJ, "And when they say to you, 'Seek those who are mediums and wizards, who whisper and mutter,' should not a people seek their God?"

(source: bibleinfo.com)

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I don't know about you, but I want nothing to do with channeling. In fact I don't want to have anything to do with any of the occult.

These are evil ways that the enemy has used to turn the heads of people from God and on their journey to a place that they do not want to end up. 

It could start with a simple childish game in school

and end up leading us to a eternity called hell.

I am not willing to have anything to do with it. 

I am so thankful for my dad who prayed me 

through those years. And in fact, through many more as I grew older.

Be praying for your loved ones.

It does not take much to get them off course.

Thanks for coming today. 

May God bless you with His good things.

No weapon formed against us shall prosper

If we keep God close.