by admin | Mar 27, 2009 | Jesus Talk, Personal, Spiritual Warfare, etc.
…..Really tough watching NightLines’ coverage of the theme of their show last night….’Is Satan Real?’ Sounds provocative, hum? Why not discuss this? They had four people on stage–two who believe and two who do not.
There was an invitation at the end to go to ABC.com and listen to the whole debate, as the show was only 30 minutes. So this morning I did go there, and could find nothing of past shows–just the current stuff…..did they really think I (watching from the comfort of my bed) or most of us would get up after their late 12:30 AM show and go there?
Most of the time covered on screen was given to the ‘New Age Guru’ who is well known for the books he has written, TV interviews etc. Wrapped in a black suit, with a high collar, he looked pretty foreboding–however, has a nice voice and speaks very well. His big message (as I saw it) was that he has overcome all shame and guilt within himself…..i.e. he is his own god. (Wonder where he will go when he physically leaves here?….they didn’t discuss that.)
The Pastor that graciously hosted the discussion at his church was warm, looked the part of the modern church (one that encourages young people-unpretentious) and got in a few good points, but had little time on the show that was aired, to give much background for his beliefs.
The other man, a former Pastor, considered (he said) by many as a heretic, said he had believed in the devil, had done many deliverances before he decided it was all a falsehood and stopped helping people in that way, and was asked to leave the church. He did not have much on-air time….how I wanted them to ask him if he had gone back to the people he had worked with, and ask them if they no longer believed– those who received the deliverance?
The fourth person was my favorite, a former ‘hooker’ who said she knew the devil, and now knows the Lord personally and has been delivered from a terrible former lifestyle and now has a ministry helping other women to be free! How wonderful! Look what she has done with what she had to work with….amazing! Of course our first ‘New Age Guru’ said she could have done that within herself without God. Since I doubt that he has ever been a prostitute his premise comes from his beliefs and his conclusion stinks— I am a little bias….you bet I am!
I would like to have heard the whole debate….however, my judgment of the ‘reporting, investigative, editing’ talents of ABC Nightline asks the question…..why did they not interview others who had been delivered? Why did they not interview the police who deal with ‘Satan worshippers and their covens’ across the country? Why did they not ask why the Pastor believed in the Bible (the only valid source of information) and why the famous Guru does not? Why did they not talk about ‘true deliverance’ not the Hollywood versions (inspired by the devil himself)? Why were there not questions like, “What makes serial killers commit their heinous crimes?” or “What mastermind is behind the genocide of thousands through out history?” Are those monsters, those men and women, that evil, without spiritual influence to incite them to power, influence and murder?
I am negatively amused that the subject was even on Nightline. These are the places the devil does his best work, when he can make the unbelievers look good and the believers uneducated and ‘simple’. We have movies out now that degrade Jesus and who He is; who manufacture all kinds of ‘history’ to make the Bible invalid. And, I am sure there will be more.
If a person has not accepted the gift of grace from God to accept Jesus into their heart–they can only work from a place of knowledge of their five senses and intellect. When we enjoy the presence of the Holy Spirit of God in our being (and believe me we know He is there) because of what Jesus did, the life He gave for each of us, when we accept being a part of a spiritual realm, we then begin to understand the true message of the Bible. We have insight that is not available without that spiritual breakthrough to the right side of the brain.
If the Bible is not valid information then Jesus is not who He said He was. Jesus said His Kingdom was not of this world, so why are we discussing something of another world if we don’t address it in that realm? The ‘new age guru’ gets a lot of his information from that world, as the demons are happy to feed knowledge and information to support anything that is anti-Christ. He, in my opinion, is a victim of the devil, in depending upon his own abilities to overcome in life. And, in my opinion, the Preacher who decided that was all wrong, has fallen into the traps of the devil as well.
Most Christians who read their Bible, believe Satan, the devil, is real. However, many chose to ignore him as they don’t know how to deal with him. Writers and producers in Hollywood are fed information about the devil through thoughts and inspiration in their mind. The devil is not afraid to reveal himself in movies because he thinks the church is inept to handle him. And he makes the most out of it by scaring some and desensitizing others, who think it is all fictitious and funny.
First, we must believe God Is…..that is a start. Second, we must know Jesus as person having a personal relationship with Him–knowing the authority Jesus has given to overcome and deal with the devil, his demons and evil in the world. Then we can say ‘no’ to him, and begin to dispel darkness across the planet with Light.
The devil loved the show last night because he knows that people who do not have true Light will not understand and be even easier to deceive. The GOOD NEWS is, and Jesus always has good news, we who do know, believe and understand have platforms to obliterate his tactics with Truth.
I know, I mean, really know….because I have submitted my life to Jesus… I have had ‘deliverance’…. I have blessed others with deliverance where they felt demons leave, where their life is changed, and they too know, really know Satan (the accusser) is real.
One of my favorite Pastors has delivered hundreds from addictions, pain, fear, generation problems, personality quirks that hamper and provoke dispair, guilt and shame. He does it with a gentle voice of confidence and authority. There are rules in the spirit realm just as there are in the physical. Those who seek God with all their heart will learn those rules, and take the authority to change their lives and the lives of others.
I have written a book, not as a handbook on deliverance, but information and personal stories of our experiences that will enlighten and open eyes to these spiritual truthes and our power to overcome. It is available by clicking on the link at the top of this Blog for an ebook copy of Angels and Demons; Hollywood Knows the Difference! or go to www.angelsdemon.com for a published copy.
I didn’t need a ‘debate’ to settle the issue of the devil and his demons….just one supernatural experience to validate the Bible and all it says about them. I pray thousands, even millions will have the same experience!
Regardless of my own feelings about the NightLine coverage, I know some will see the truth and will respond to call of God on their heart, for the real Truth– Jesus!
Pressing in and pressing on….
by admin | Mar 23, 2009 | Kingdom Comments, Personal, Relationship Not Religion!
“Double portion” has been on my mind and heart for over a week. The Holy Spirit impressing upon me all the ways our giving can bring a double portion blessing!
- In Giving both the Giver and the Receiver are blessed!
- When giving an individual something, even a cup of water, a smile or handshake….the honor given by the Givor is a double blessing to the Receiver!
- The Bible teaches ‘seed, time and harvest,’ so when we give into a ministry, a good work or just to a person we have planted a seed in the spiritual Kingdom of God that will bring a harvest….a double portion blessing!
- Because God is the greatest of all ‘Givors‘ (hope He doesn’t mind the term I just made up), that is His Character and Nature ….He is pleased with us when we give….another double portion blessing…pleasing our Heavenly Father.
- In the United States giving to a non-profit ministry or company is tax-deductible making the gift a double portion blessing!
- When we give and the receiver in turn thanks us for giving–we are not only blessed by giving, but also receive a blessing by the receiver of the gift–double portion.
- When we give something of ourselves we make room in our heart or our house for something new that will definitely be a double portion blessing.
- When we pray for someone our prayer is a gift of eternal measure….and the love of God flows through us…a beautiful double portion blessing…..knowing every time we bless we are being blessed!
We could go on and on….isn’t this fun to think about the positive side of life…that of being a ‘Givor’ with a joyful heart?
GIVING IS ALWAYS A BLESSING BECAUSE IT COMES RIGHT OUT OF THE HEART OF GOD WITHIN US….IT IS MORE BLESSED TO GIVE THAN RECEIVE…THANK YOU, JESUS!
Just for fun, see if you can think of more double portion blessings in life…..sure more enjoyable and inspiring than trying to figure out the ‘news’ these days! Even more fun will be to figure out how to give in new and exciting ways knowing it will bring a double portion blessing!
Pressing in and pressing on…..a double portion return….Absolutely!
by admin | Mar 16, 2009 | Uncategorized
St Patrick’s Day is very special to me, as I have some Irish blood….but even if I did not, I would enjoy the celebration. Why? Because it is a ‘happy Holiday’ and I love the story or legend of St Patrick.
St Patrick was a slave, captured by Irish Raiders, for six years. He escaped after having a vision from God, and returned to his home in England. During his capture he sought a relationship with God, and pursued more of God later in England. He had a great desire to go back to Ireland and preach salvation…..but it was years before he was allowed to go. Finally he returned, had some battles, but with great favor of God witnessed to the whole country. Here is one of my favorite stories:
Legend has it that St. Patrick would use the shamrock to explain the Trinity – Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The word “shamrock” comes from the Gaelic word “seamrog” (In Irish, it means “summer plant”) meaning “trefoil” (three leafed) or “little clover”. In Arabia, it is called shamrakh. It was a sacred emblem in Iran and to the Persian triads. It is also a sacred plant among the Druids. Shamrock is the national flower of Ireland. Many Irish people wear a shamrock on St. Patrick’s Day. It is not the Irish national emblem. The harp has that honor. This explains the color green and shamrocks on St. Patrick’s Day. Today, if you do not wear green on St. Patrick’s Day, you will get pinched !!
St. Patrick died at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland, on the 17 March, 461 A.D at the age of 76. He is believed to be buried in Downpatrick, County Down. This is why we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on the seventeenth of March. St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
I loved his story and history so much I named my middle son, Patrick….he did the same so we have a second Patrick, fondly called ‘Paddy’ most of the time.
The first St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the United States was held in Boston in 1737. The largest St. Patrick’s Day parade is in New York City.
One of the exciting stories about him was that he drove all the snakes out of Ireland. And, I am told it is true there are no snakes in Ireland. Well…….snakes represent the devil and his demons…..so how interesting to think this man of God drove them out of his beloved Ireland. Should inspire us to drive the snakes –the demons–out of our country as well.
I sure don’t know where the tradition of ‘pinching’ someone who is not wearing green on St Patrick’s day, started? Seemed like fun as a kid….not sure I will go out as a ‘Senior’ pinching strangers….ho ho! But a great time to thank God for the Trinity and celebrate the green–the green shamrock, and speak love, joy and peace to all we meet. After all no one needs to be Irish to celebrate all it represents….the blessings of men of God for all mankind.
Pressing in and pressing on…..
by admin | Mar 13, 2009 | Personal
This is a time when there are many big problems in the world….and what I am about to tell you is nothing compared to car crashes, shootings, stimulus packages or the terrible hunger and abuse all over the world. Those things I pray about and seem to weather the big things in my life pretty well.
However, it might be fun for you to relate to one day I had recently. I woke up feeling ‘not too hot’…..but oh, well, this is the day the Lord has made and I will rejoice and be glad in it. So I just knew that some coffee would help–my one cup a day habit. Wrong! OK, just keep going…..dive into the bookwork that has been hanging like an old fashioned hang-man’s noose over my head for weeks.
Everyone has to do their taxes soooooo…..well, this year for me was a nightmare because my desk top computer with my bookkeeping information went out. The program I use is so ‘touchy’ I had to install the same program into the laptop before it would work, and then it still would not bring up the months I had carefully saved. “Backed-up” is a terribly overrated term…..especially when you deal with older equipment and the new things don’t mesh with old stuff….oh, I know that is about progress.
Well, as I tackled this ‘do or die’ effort I needed information from my bank. Since I do some banking on line, no sweat. Wrong again. This was the day they chose to mandate a new security system, or I wouldn’t be allowed access to my account. That won’t take long–again thanking God in all things…..after all they are protecting me. Then came the questions I must answer for them to keep on file–they need three to five on record:
- What was my grandfather’s mother’s first name? I am 75…..I hardly remember my grandfather.
- What was the name of my first grade teacher? Are you kidding me?
- What did I name my first pet? Now, I am really laughing……
- What was my first job? I do remember that–Cashier at Montgomery Wards for $32.50 a week ,who could forget !
- What is my spouse’s maiden name? Since I was the spouse….that isn’t going to work either!
I finally managed to answer three out of the ten and then I had to choose an animal and a one or two line phrase …..OK, we are almost through….whew…..and WHAM, the screen disappeared and a box came up saying there was a glitch and I would have to start over….not only that my time was up! So I had to sign in again. I mumbled some rather dubious words and did the whole thing again. Well, now it is done and I can proceed on.
My columns did not line up on the work sheet. The figures did not balance as I put two parts of the year together with some automatic things that had to be added. By three in the afternoon I had papers everywhere and could hardly remember what I needed to do next. Of course there was a call about a survey, and another one about the warranty on my car that is 20 years old, you know, just to keep me busy–and I am on the ‘do not call’ list for Telemarketing.
I had prayer requests on my mind, and couldn’t shake the feeling that I just have too much to do…..and what do I do about that?
At 5:30 I decided I needed to stop for dinner…..put fish in the broiler, and vegis in my favorite oven-proof casserole (that I have used for years) in the oven. Went to answer the door, and my small four pound cuter-than the Beverly Hills Chihuahua, ran between my feet after the cat in the drive way. The cat probably weighs 4 times as much and is an outdoor cat–one swipe would handle my ferocious little guardian of the homestead. Screaming and yelling I chase the dog who is chasing the cat who is finally a half block away. In utter frustration I yell…..”Stop in the Name of Jesus!” And my dog did! I truly thank God for His Angels!
The man at the door was not for me…..the fish was burned……I emptied the casserole on my plate and set it in the sink and it crashed in a hundred pieces. I have used this for years and NOW it breaks…..from refrigerator to oven and back again and now it breaks. So of course I cleaned all the pieces….however some went into my garbage disposal and when I thought I had it all, I tried the switch but the disposal would no longer work.
I ate what was left of my dinner, turned on my TV to find the cord was broken and I had to jiggle it over and over to get it to stay. There were other little things that happened, just too painful to remember them…..I collapsed into bed and told the Lord I just knew the next day would be better……..
I know you can relate….we all have them….days where everything goes wrong……looking back it is like a grade C comedy. The next day was better…..Joy comes in the morning and my thanks to God were really from my heart more than habit! I sure hope He laughs at us, we can be pretty funny!
Pressing in and pressing on…..
by admin | Mar 4, 2009 | Jesus Talk, Kingdom Comments, Personal, Spiritual Warfare, etc.
After watching the Academy Awards (while working on the computer–multi-tasking, you know….) I was drawn into a strong desire to see the move, Slumdog Millionaire. I have this little game I play with myself, every year I watch the Academy Awards to see if anyone, I mean anyone, thanks God for their good fortune or even acknowledges God at all.
Well, unless I missed something, in 2007, there was one talented gifted Black Actor who thanked God for his good fortune. Hooray! God bless that man! This year two men acknowledged God in their ‘thank you’ speech. Two men from India….WOW…..that made me want to see the movie any more! But, enough of this ‘rabbit trail’.
The movie is wonderful. Well done, very graphic, very realistic, and very haunting…..right into our soul. The poverty, abuse and the outrageous life of the ‘slumdogs’ there reveals reality we don’t want to acknowledge, but it is there. The movie is a story of tenacity in the face of unbelievable odds, sacrifice and pain that in the end gives us all hope.
I have seen poverty such as was shown, in Tijuana, Mexico. My friend who spent time in Africa says the says the same thing exists there. WHOOPS…..I just remembered that the night before I had seen a TV movie on Lifetime–a true story, FOR THE LOVE OF A CHILD, based on a book called SILENCE BROKENby Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson.
This TV movie is about abused children in our country, United States of America. We are appalled by the utter depravity we see in other countries, but we have it here too. There were stories in the movie to make you want to throw-up in seeing what human beings can do to small children, especially contemptible when it is their own children. In the past there have been terrible news stories of a mother drowning her children, a man setting his son on fire…..and more and more. In the slums of America crime and pain are a way of life, as all over the world.
How interesting that this malignity of man is the same in all these countries….almost like there is a master plan. Of course there is a master plan of the enemy to destroy mankind and he uses men, their thoughts, their pain and their actions to do it.
Many men and women are searching for God’s plan in their life, with little regard to the plan of the devil in their lives. Many do not live in the slums but endure pain and rejection over and over. God’s plan for man’s life is for good and not evil–God’s plan is to build the Kingdom of God on earth with Grace, Mercy and Love and he uses men and women to do that. We must not be deceived, the devil uses men and women to bring about his plans–to kill, rob and destroy–he is a liar and duplicates all he can that God does for good, he does for evil.
How is this possible? Ignorance of the facts. Denial of the supernatural. Fear of confronting the enemy. Most of all a lack of knowledge of Who God really is…..What Jesus accomplished and the power and authority men and women have in and through Him with the Holy Spirit.
We live in a real world and action such as the women took in the movie, FOR THE LOVE OF A CHILD, where they took in (and still do) abused children and love and care for them, attempting to change their lives, is absolutely necessary–more and more–in every country. (To help their efforts, or for help, or the movie, go to: www.childhelp.com)
However, the Bible is very clear our battle is not with flesh and blood. How do we win a war we don’t acknowledge? How do we win a war when we don’t know what weapons we have at our disposal? If we don’t become warriors we will be prisoners of war!
For more knowledge on this, read the Bible. The book of Ephesians is sooo good, but there is a world of information in all the New Testament. What did Jesus do? There’s an answer. For the insights and experiences our team has had in fighting this war, our book, ANGELS AND DEMONS, HOLLYWOOD KNOWS THE DIFFERENCE is available at the top of this page under Carol’s Books. It is full of information and real life stories…..
Pressing in and pressing on…….
