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Religion vs Relationship

8/3/2021

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Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, came to this earth to give us a relationship with Him and GOD the Father and Holy Spirit. He did NOT come to give us religion. 

I have heard from multiple sources recently that we all need to take the Bible, GOD's Word, more literally. And, looking at words much more carefully and closely.

With that in mind, I wanted to look at the word "religion" today. Then, I would like to compare it to "relationship".  

When you look at religion, what do you see? It's re-legion. Yes, it is written a little differently, but it is the same thing. And, guess what? Legion is many demons! In Mark 5;9, we read, "Then Jesus asked him, "What is your name?" "My name is Legion," he replied, "for we are many." In Luke 8:30 we read, "Jesus asked him, "what is your name?" "Legion," he replied, because many demons had gone into him.

It tells us, plain and simple, Legion is many demonic spirits. Re-legion or religion is the demonic-infiltrated duplicate that lucifer has created to replace our relationship with GOD. Lucifer always creates a counterfeit for everything GOD has created. Actually, lucifer can't create at all. That is part of the reason he is so angry.

Lucifer thinks that if he can replace in us a true relationship with GOD, with religion, and just going through the motions of outwardly being a "Christian" without any true depth or meaning--in other words "relationship" with GOD, that he has won by taking another person down the wrong path. Do NOT let him win!

We think if we go to church once a week, we are being religious and doing good. We think that if we repeat some prayers we were taught in Sunday school, we are doing good and being religious. And, while I certainly don't condemn going to church and praying, in fact, I encourage it--but doing those things don't necessarily do anything for us in and of themselves. The key in doing these things is to have a real and authentic RELATIONSHIP with Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 

Being in an authentic relationship with someone means spending good, quality with them. This is true of your spouse or friends you care about, and it is most certainly true of being in relationship with GOD.

And, guess what? Lucifer does not want you to learn about GOD and how much HE loves and cares for you, much less be in an honest relationship with HIM. This is why lucifer, satan the devil has replicated this relationship with religion for his own evil purposes. It is much the same as he has mirrored a political spirit in opposition to government. (Religion is to relationship as politics is to government. But, that is another topic for another day.)

I hope that in reading this little post that you understand a bit better why it is so important to be in a right relationship with the Lord. Don't just be a "religious" person, be someone genuinely loves Jesus Christ and seeks to learn more and more about HIM every day!



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Watch the Signs From the Natural World

3/24/2021

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Have you noticed how windy it has been lately? This past fall and winter, and even right now, the intensity of the wind has been crazy. The winds have been whipping around our house, making those loud whistling sounds and shaking the house itself. It has been happening for months now. These winds are blowing all over the world. These are winds of change. I can feel it. The winds of change are upon us. This is God working!

​The Lord shows us that He is working by doing works and wonders in the natural world. He has always done this, and He is doing it right now. (Remember, Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13: 8)


Do some research and you will not only see that places in the U.S., but all over the world, are experiencing shakings and groanings in the natural world.
  • There have been more than 30 significant earthquakes in 2021. 
  • As of March 12, 2021 there are 45 volcanoes with continuing eruptions! (According to Smithsonian Institution) This includes a long-dormant one in Iceland. Watch a video of it by clicking the image at the top.

​I stumbled across the "Not Me, Him!" YouTube channel earlier this week. I am not exactly sure who this young man is, but he is awesome! God bless him for the work his doing and sharing with the world. I wanted to share this video he created a few days ago that he put together concerning exactly what I am talking about here. Take some time and watch it. I think you will enjoy it.
Not Me, Him!
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Christians Wake Up

3/19/2021

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We are living in unprecedented times. Things are happening in our world that many would not believe or even conceive could happen. But, here we are. 

If you don't know what I am talking about, well, I am here to share some insight with you.  


Have you noticed anything going on in our world lately that you don't like? Prices going up everywhere? Our freedoms and rights being taken away? The perversion of the atomic family? Kids being "allowed" to choose their gender? Our borders being opened and criminals allowed to flow in? Children being sex trafficked in unimaginable numbers? Fear being used to take away our freedom everywhere you look? Drag queens reading stories to our children? Government officials trying to scare you into doing things you don't feel comfortable with? Our history being removed? Cities being trashed and burned down? How about H.R. 1 that would federalize the election process with unconstitutional mandates on the states and make it ok to steal elections? (Read more on that here.) These are just the first things that come to my mind--I could go on and on and on. 

ARE YOU AWAKE YET??

Do you read your Bible? Did you realize that everything that is currently happening was predicted in the Bible? Don't believe me? Then, you are not reading it with a discerning eye. Watch the video I have linked above and with Clay Clark and Scott McKay. Clay reads multiple passages from the Bible. He reads from Revelation, Ephesians, Luke, Matthew, and Proverbs. He will open your eyes.

My hope is that you are all awake to all these things that are happening. I also hope that you are NOT relying on the mainstream media for your information. DO NOT trust or rely on mainstream media. They are NOT telling you the truth, only propaganda. I urge you to do your own research on any and all topics that are of interest to you. Don't trust what I or anyone else tells you. Get out there and dig and find answers for yourself.


As a side note, I beg you to do your research before you even consider getting a Covid-19 vaccine of any kind. Please start by watching this video:

Dr. Sherri Tenpenny

​Again, I want to emphasize that you need to research and listen and discern for yourself. Having said that, I would like to share with you a few of the sources I use and trust. Here are the places you can go to get started:
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FlashPoint
X22 Report
And We Know
Patriot Streetfighter
It is vital that all of us open our eyes to what is going on around us. Open your eyes, ears, hearts, and minds. 
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Revival Is Coming!

2/20/2021

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I am part of a remanent of believers who knows that revival is coming. I have been praying for a revival in some form or fashion for a few years now. However, I have friends who have been praying for this revival for many, many years. One dear friend of mine has been praying for this revival for almost 30 years! (Wow! That is more than half of my life!) 

Well, folks, the time is now. We are standing on the precipice. A great awakening is upon us. Actually, it is already beginning. Thank you, Lord!!!

This world is crying out for help and hope. We, as a people, are desperate to be saved and for a saviour. The chaos and turmoil we have been living in over these last few years has finally reached its boiling point. What we need is God. 

And, praise the Lord, God hears our cries and He is answering us! True revivals are taking place all across this great nation of ours --from east to west. People by the hundreds are pouring into churches and tents and they are getting saved! They are being healed from sickness, disease, and addiction. They are becoming children of God--our brothers and sisters in Christ! Hallelujah!!

And, I truly believe this is just the beginning. Oh yes, we are just getting started. Hundreds, even thousands--dare I say millions more will be saved before everything is said and done. The Lord our God is doing awesome things in this land. May we all go out and be a part of it.

Watch this Flashpoint video from February 9 and it will give you a taste of what is happening. The dams are about to burst open wide. And, I can't wait. Thank you, Lord for letting us witness this. I pray that eyes all over the world will be opened and that an unprecedented amount of lives will be saved. I hope you will join me in this prayer!


Flashpoint Feb.9
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I Won't Back Down

2/13/2021

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I grew up listening to Tom Petty. His music, with and without The Heartbreakers, and The Traveling Wilburys and others, was a staple in our home. It is still hard for me to believe that he is no longer with us. But, I am thankful that his music and lyrics are!

I think all of you know by now that music is a very important part of my life. And, if you read my blog regularly, you also know that I like to take popular and/or secular music and look for God in it. Or, find a way to point any music that I listen to back to God. It is just something that I do. So, yes, I am doing it again!

In the unprecedented times in which we are living, where I feel that the devil and his minions are freely showing themselves and obviously think they  have the upper  hand and control our nation,

I have news for these demons, WE have the victory. God has already won. You have been beaten! You may think you have won, but not so fast--we Christian, we Believers, We WON"T BACK DOWN!


And, so this song and these lyrics have never been more relevant. Thank you, Tom for sharing this anthem and your many wonderful gifts with us! 

Well, I won't back down
No, I won't back down
You can stand me up at the gates of hell
But I won't back down
No, I'll stand my ground
Won't be turned around
And I'll keep this world from draggin' me down
Gonna stand my ground
And I won't back down

I won't back down
Hey baby, there ain't no easy way out
I won't back down
Hey I will stand my ground
And I won't back down

Well I know what's right
I got just one life
In a world that keeps on pushin' me around
But I'll stand my ground
And I won't back down

I won't back down
Hey baby, there ain't no easy way out
I won't back down
Hey, I will stand my ground
(I won't back down)
And I won't back down
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Watch God Work

1/23/2021

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In our modern world, we don’t really get the chance to witness amazing miracles or acts of God. At least, not in the way I think of them. (You know, like the ones from the days of the Bible. Personally, I think we witness many miracles, we just don’t realize it.)

At any rate, the miracles that I think about God doing, the huge Biblical ones that I am sure pop into everyone’s heads are the following:

• The parting of the Red Sea
• Daniel in the lion’s den
• Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead
• Jesus himself overcoming death on the third day

There are, of course, tons of others. The Bible is chock-full of them. That is one of the reasons I enjoy reading my Bible—you realize just how expansive and amazing our Lord truly is.

So, the reason I wanted to write on this topic today is because I believe that we may soon get to see some of these miracles for ourselves. 

Many believers have been praying for a revival in our land, and I think it is happening. Our country has turned so very far away from God. It is my belief that He is calling us back. If we keep our eyes, ears, hearts, and minds open, we will see Him do wondrous things. 

Mario Murillo is already having tent revivals in California that are bringing in thousands of people. Many of these souls are getting saved! Praise God!

In my heart, I believe many more will be coming. We will see things happening in this country that many won't understand or believe, so don't be alarmed. It is just God working to turn our hearts back to Him. I, for one, think it will be a glorious time. Just watch Him work!

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A Great Awakening

12/18/2020

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We know good from evil and truth from lies. We know our rights don't come from the government, but from God. And, we will fight to the death to protect those rights.

America is the last bastion of freedom in the world. And, we will not fall. It is time to stand with our Founding Fathers and invoke the power of "We the People" and the power of God. We are the Patriots. Join us!

Watch NOW
#stopthesteal #americafirst #godwins #resist #holdtheline #wewin #trump2020 #fightthegoodfight #theplottostealamerica
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