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MAY THE GOOD LORD BRING BLESSINGS TO ALL!

I haven’t posted in awhile, my son keeps me pretty busy.  For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Kay.  I love God and his son Jesus Christ, among many others who are involved in my life, and also many who have since gone, whether by passing or by choice.

I am a more than just a red blooded American woman, I stand for what and who I believe in.  If I say anything to annoy anyone, than, my apology is only for your discomfort and nothing more. I endure the cycle of Autism, as do many parents and grandparents.  

My baby boy…he’s almost 32 now.  Some days, are good, some days are bad and some days are worse. I can’t complain for me, not that it isn’t difficult, because it is, but how much worse is it for him.  I can go outside for a breather, yet he has nowhere to go to get away from this bubble he’s trapped in called AUTISM!

Building 429 is an amazing Christian group, their song “We won’t be shaken is my tribute song to my Jake!!

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Thanks for visiting and remember, if you need someone to share with or if you need prayer, just let me know!!  With God, all things are possible!!!

Kay Elliott

Originally posted on ingodsservice.wordpress.com by Kay Elliott in 2014

Letters to Pastors from Children

 

Below are letters that children have written to their pastor.

 

Dear Pastor:

Please say in your sermon Peter Peterson has been a good boy all week. I am Peter Peterson. Sincerely, Pete, age 9

Are there any devils on earth? I think there may be one in my class.—Carla, age 10

I know God loves everybody but He never met my sister. Yours Sincerely, Arnold, age 8

I’m sorry I can’t leave more money in the plate, but my father didn’t give me a raise in my allowance. Could you have a sermon about a raise in my allowance? Love Patty, age 10

My mother is very religious. She goes to lay bingo at church every week even if she has a cold. Your truly, Annette, age 9

I would like to go to Heaven someday because I know my brother won’t be there.—Stephen, age 8

I think a lot more people would come to your church if you moved it to Disneyland.—Loreen, age 9

Please say a prayer for our Little League team. We need God’s help, or a new pitcher. Thank you, Alexander, age 10

My father says I should learn the Ten Commandments. But I don’t think I want to because we have enough rules already in my house.—Joshua, age 10

How does God know the good people from the bad people? Do you tell Him or does He read about it in the newspapers? Sincerely, Marie, age 9

I liked your sermon on Sunday. Especially when it was finished.—Ralph, age 11

I hope to go to Heaven some day but later than sooner. Love Ellen, age 9

My father should be a minister. Every day he gives us a sermon about something.—Robert, age 11

 

Matthew 21:16

“And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?”

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Ghosts Are Demons Not Dead People

With the month of Halloween upon up, many are bringing up Ghosts and Spirits up in conversations and on the internet. So… Are Ghosts Real?

What Does Scripture Say?

While the Bible doesn’t speak directly about the celebration of Halloween, it neither confirms nor condones the Holiday. However, it does have much to say about spiritual warfare, witchcraft, and festivals of other gods.

Here are a few verses to consider:

Ephesians 5:11, “And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove (expose) them.”

1 Thessalonians 5:22, “Abstain from all appearance of evil.”

1 Corinthians 10:20, “No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God, and I do not want you to be participants with demons.”

Leviticus 19:31, “Do not defile yourselves by turning to mediums or to those who consult the spirits of the dead. I am the Lord your God.”

We can ascertain from these verses that while the Bible doesn’t speak directly about whether Christians should engage in Halloween or abstain, Scripture tells us to stay away from darkness. That would mean to steer clear from those who practice witchcraft or sorcery, and don’t associate with mediums or those who claim to be able to communicate with the dead, and  Avoid ALL Evil things.

Hebrews 9:27 states, “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.” And according to the Bible, absolutely cannot be the disembodied spirits of deceased human beings.

The Bible teaches very clearly that there are indeed spirit beings who can connect with and appear in our physical world. The Bible identifies these beings as angels and demons. Angels are spirit beings who are faithful in serving God. Angels are righteous, good, and holy. Demons are fallen angels, angels who rebelled against God. Demons are evil, deceptive, and destructive. According to 2 Corinthians 11:14-15, demons masquerade as “angels of light” and as “servants of righteousness.” Appearing as a “ghost” and appearing as the very person that you desire to see again; impersonating a deceased human being definitely seems to be within the power and capabilities that demons possess.

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.

So in answer to the question,

Ghosts Are Demons NOT Dead People!

Ghost Hunting has become more sophisticated since I used to do it before I was saved in early 90’s…these aren’t spirits of dead people, they are demons and not to be played with…. pic.twitter.com/EfpOaIS0UI

— PaulsCorner21 (@TNTJohn1717) November 17, 2022

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originally posted by L K Elliott on Jan 3, 2017 –
Archived: Ghosts Are Demons Not Dead People https://ingodsservice.wordpress.com/2017/01/03/ghosts-are-demons-not-dead-people

Stand Firm

The Lord tells us to Stand Firm. In multiple verses in His word God tells us that we will be persecuted for our faith, as in the days of Jesus and His

So you see, we are not the first to endure persecution, Jesus walked that path while he dealt with discrimination, humiliation, torment, brutal assault, torture and death. If our Lord and Saviour could (and did) walk through this world and endure such persecution and cling to the Father amongst it’s evils, so can we.

Christ has proven by example that all can be accomplished with God as our Strength and our Hope. Keep the faith and always remember His promises, for God is not mocked.

Titus 1:2

“In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;”

 

2 Timothy 3:12 – Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

John 15:18 – If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.

Matthew 5:44 – But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

1 Peter 3:17 – For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.

1 Peter 3:14 – But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

1 Peter 3:16 – Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

Matthew 5:10 – Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Luke 6:22 – Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.

1 John 3:13 – Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.

 

1 Peter 4: 12-14

12.) Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

13.) But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

14.) If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.

 

Romans 12:17-21

17.) Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

18.) If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

19.) Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

20.) Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

21.) Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

 

2 Corinthians 4:8-12

8.) We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;

9.) Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;

10.) Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.

11.) For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus’ sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.

12.) So then death worketh in us, but life in you.

Fed with Honey from the Rock

Reading: Psalm 81:10-16 –

 

 

I am the LORD your God,
who brought you up out of Egypt.
Open wide your mouth and I will fill it.
“But my people would not listen to me;
Israel would not submit to me.
So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts
to follow their own devices.
“If my people would only listen to me,
if Israel would only follow my ways,
how quickly I would subdue their enemies
and turn my hand against their foes!
Those who hate the LORD would cringe before him,
and their punishment would last forever.
But you would be fed with the finest of wheat;
with honey from the rock I would satisfy you”…

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What If I Backslide?

Backsliding, also known as falling away or described as “committing apostasy”, is a term used within Christianity to describe a process by which an individual who has converted to Christianity reverts to pre-conversion habits and/or lapses or falls into sin, when a person turns from God to pursue their own desire.

 

 

 

Backsliding is a sliding back. Though it is not sudden in onset, it may escalate rapidly.

Backsliding is different from falling away or apostasy, which is the extreme end of backsliding. Apostasy or falling away is the act or state of rejecting the Christian Faith and belief in the Lord Jesus Christ.

 

How do I deal with backsliding?

There are events in life, such as the death of a loved one, that may cause us to question God. This is understandable, as long as we go to God with those questions rather than using them as excuses to live in rebellion.

 

 

The result of a crisis of faith is often that we come to know God more intimately than before. In times of trial, we should delve into the Word, pray with persistence (Luke 18:1), and surround ourselves with those whose faith is strong.

Accept your backsliding as a mistake that happens to many people. Acknowledge that the Lord is forgiving and ask for forgiveness. Instead of running away from God, draw near to Him and find peace and comfort in Him. See it as part of your human fallibility, but don’t give up on the Lord. He hasn’t given up on you!

Start anew! Begin attending church or return to the church you left, read your Bible, listen to Christian music, and hang out with Christian friends or join a Christian group. Abide in the wholesome atmosphere and good company of Christians.

 

We must always fight against backsliding, but if we do backslide, we know that when we renounce our sin and return to…

Posted by In God’s Service on Friday, January 12, 2018

 

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The Mother of All Rebellions: Having a Woman Preach on Mother’s Day

The trend of inviting women to preach needs to stop. Especially on Mother’s Day.

 

When you gaze out across the landscape of the visible church through an earthly, superficial lens, you’ve got to scratch your head and wonder, “Has evangelicalism lost its ever-lovin’ mind?”.

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The Mother of All Rebellions: Having a Woman Preach on Mother’s Day — Michelle Lesley

He Is Coming In The Clouds

“Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.”

Revelation 1:10