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Angels And Demons: A Fraud?

The move is out!  Yes, I went to see it…..and left the theater smiling….the movie was very good!  But, wait a minute…. I have a question!  Where are the angels and demons in that movie?  You will find them addressed and exposed in ANGELS AND DEMONS; HOLLYWOOD KNOWS THE DIFFERENCE.!

I chose not see the movie or read the book, The Da Vinci Code.  Author of the book, Ron Brown had a hit, and I was devastated because I felt it was an ‘evil’ indictment of the truth contained in the Bible.  I prayed that the Lord would  protect those who did read the book or see the movie, would not be influenced.

One of my young adult grandsons went to see the Da Vinci Code , and his report back to me was, “What a bunch of junk!  Ugh!!”  I invited the same grandson to see the movie ANGELS AND DEMONS, the movie based on the book by Ron Brown, with me.  I prayed about going, and had my own personal agenda for wanting to see the movie.

I thought it was a really good mystery, and was not ‘put off’ by the theme around the Catholic Church  (since much of it was filmed in Rome, I assume the Catholic Church was OK with it??)  I liked the movie…..my grandson thought it was just one level above OK.  That was actually an endorsement on his part as young people now days see so many exciting movies, and so many awesome special effects….it takes a lot to get them specifically excited about any one film.

SO OK, HERE IS MY QUESTION…..WHERE ARE THE ANGELS AND DEMONS IN THE MOVIE?  Anyone who does not believe in the devil and demons is not reading the Bible.  It is pretty clear in Scripture who they are, what they do, and that they are real.  Should we focus on that…..ABSOLUTELY NOT.  But for believing Christians to be unaware of their place in this world leads to great deception.  We should absolutely focus and be conscious of our relationship with Jesus, our Heavenly Father and the Holy Spirit so that we can address, in faith, and wisdom any evil situation that comes our way.

Not once in the movie do I recall the mention of the devil or demons.  Angels were mentioned, because they were shown on the fronts of Churches, etc. in stone images.  Was the devil in the movie……oh, yes…..there was real ugly evil being portrayed, and the battle was  tough to say the least…..but never communicated verbally what they were fighting.  Not at all like the excellent job Mel Gibson did in his movie THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST–where the devil and his demons were obvious.

This morning I heard Pat Robertson answer an email to the 700 Club, where a young lady stated that she read in her Bible about demons and yet she heard very little of it in the church…..were demons real.  Pat said yes, and gave incidents he had experienced in India….but also warned her not to focus on those things but rather on the Lord!   Good response!

We go through seasons in Church where we focus on healing, or angels, or prayer, or deliverance (the casting out of demons) one at a time.  A few years ago there was a lot of talk in the church about deliverance.  It got so out of hand in some places they were casting demons out of everything from chewing gum to house slippers.  That is one reason the Pastors back away from deliverance teaching.  Actually wouldn’t it be good if we taught and were aware of all the Bible all the time….not in just seasons of interest.

Like the young lady who sent in the email to the 700 Club, I asked the same question years ago.  Only, I asked the Holy Spirit for the Truth.  He led me to people and meetings where I could learn and know the Truth of His Word.  That opened the door to helping many people to be delivered of sins, problems, obsessive behavior and illness, and so on–primarily Christians. 

Knowing the need for knowledge I wrote a book of our experiences–ANGELS AND DEMONS; HOLLYWOOD KNOWS THE DIFFERENCE!  It is not a hand-book on deliverance, just information to identify the battle, and examples both bad and good that we have dealt with.  (There are many good books on deliverance in the book stores)

Why the sub-title HOLLYWOOD KNOWS THE DIFFERENCE, because the devil has no problem revealing and inspiring writers of horror films, supernatural phenomena, and stories of demons.  The devil knows that it will de-sensitize young people to the truth.  The devil knows church people will not go see the films, or create films on the truth of spiritual warfare.  Demonic inspired films make the church look inept, powerless and weak.  They do focus on evil and glorify their destructive wickedness–all adding to the deception in the world.

So, I encourage you to buy my book and get an interesting first hand look at God’s Truth and the devil’s deception.    It is available as an e-book at the top of this page and in published book form by going to www.angelsdemonsbook.com 

So is the movie, ANGELS AND DEMONS a fraud?  Well, just a play on words…..yes, to me because I expected dialog and interchange between angels and demons.  A fraud to others…. no….. if they just came to see a good movie.    

Pressing in and pressing on….

Right Wing Pro-Life Terrorist Revealed….

Many were astounded, as was I, this week as a report was released in which the Director of HomeLand Security named among others….’right wing pro-life’ people to be terrorists….all terrorist considered dangerous and to be watched closely.

I looked up the meaning of terrorist and found a lot….let me share a little of that:  out of over 100 definitions they (a study group)  concludes that the ‘only general characteristic generally agreed upon is that terrorism involves violence and the threat of violence.’ Yet terrorism is hardly the only enterprise involving violence and the threat of violence. So does war, coercive diplomacy, and bar room brawls.” Hence depending on the perspective of the state a resistance movement may or may not be labelled terrorist group based on whether the members of a resistance movement are considered lawful or unlawful combatants and their right to resist occupation  is recognized. Ultimately, the distinction is a political judgment.

If, indeed, ‘right wing pro-life’ people are terrorists then it is very easy to identify their leader.  His Name is Jesus Christ. He was known to say–actually recorded for thousands of years–“Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones (children); for I say unto you that in Heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.” and “But whosoever shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the dept of the sea.”

Yet, Jesus was also the First to forgive sin, and offer redemption; i.e. peace, love and joy for those who opposed Him.  Seems an unlikely leader of a ‘terrorist group’?  Yet, that is the accusation in the report from the White House.

This is not an accusation against a group of people but against the very Lord of Glory, Son of God, King of Kings because all who follow Him are part of Him.  Who in their right mind would come against the most honored revered loved Man in all of History?  The spirit of stupid must have moved into the White House.

I am not of course defending those individuals who also were caught up in the ‘spirit of stupid, death and violence’ who bombed abortion clinics or took out their rage on individuals…..even followers of Jesus can be deceived.

Those who believe in moral boundaries that protect all peoples, those who value and believe in life from conception, those who have received the forgiving Grace of God, and truly follow the commandments of Jesus are told by Him, “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despite-fully use you, and persecute you;” 

Nuts!  That includes the director of HomeLand Security….and I am having trouble doing that right now.  However, I will, because it is a discipline….a decision of my will, not my emotions.

Jesus did say, “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:”  What better way to divide and destroy our country than to have our leaders accuse (with veiled threats) the supporters of the sanctity of life?  Because we do not agree with others does not mean that we destroy each other as though we were the enemy.

Jesus also said, “The Kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.”  That sounds down right inflammatory if a person does not understand that Jesus is talking of the supernatural realm that we are all a part of, and His kind of force is prayer.  Amazingly Jesus spoke to this situation 2000 years ago….now there is a leader we can truly follow. 

There may be times when we must physically defend our country….but defend ourselves from our own leaders?  What is wrong with this picture?  President Obama, why do we not have a military person, who has personally faced the threat of loss of life and limb, in charge of HomeLand Security?  Someone who truly understands covert operations, not spending time and tax money on watching people who are defending religious freedom?

Paul, a man who knew Jesus well, said, “Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”  Good advice!  Quick to forgive those who know not what they do–forcefully praying against the spirits behind such deception and division. 

I have said for years, if I were an Atheist, or a Muslim, or Hindu, or any other religion, living in America, out of a desire to believe whatever I chose to believe, I would want Christians in charge of the country because they will fight to protect the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.   This has been one Nation Under God, and  to insure that it will remain so will require prayer, unity of purpose (if not in doctrine), and quickly responding to the words of Jesus Christ, to keep the freedoms we have so lavishly enjoyed. 

Pressing in and pressing on…..

NightLine Does It Again…Is Satan Real?…Baw, Humbug!

…..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….

Tenacity Found In Movie–Slumdog Millionaire!

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…….

Ted Haggard, Is The Devil Aplauding Your Interviews?

What Bible are we reading?  And, I am not talking about condemning Gays! 

I listened to the interviews with Ted and his family and was so grieved that he is still struggling, and truly did not offer much help to anyone else.  I have prayed for him; had no problem forgiving him–but for the grace of God who knows where any of us would be.

I was and am one of his fans….someone who admires all he accomplished before this sad period of his life started.  We who know Jesus do not follow men, even those we admire.  We follow Jesus with love and devotion.  So I have prayed with faith for Ted’s well-being and restoration to the thing is he is so gifted in–preaching!

Discussion, discussion and no one mentions evil spirits, evil influence, demons, the devil or deliverance.  WHAT BIBLE ARE WE READING?  Jesus cast out demons over and over and over.  Acts 10:38 says, “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: Who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with Him.”  Well, Ted certainly still seems oppressed to me.

What am I talking about?  Deliverance!  Demonic influence is not, I repeat, not the character and nature of the person under influence.  Having talked with several men who were living a gay lifestyle and were totally healed of the desire and went into a heterosexual relationship, I know there are answers, we don’t often look at.    They were very good men who had been subjected to something in their life or family relationship that opened the door, to those strong emotions and drive for the same sex. 

 Am I saying all homosexuality is demonic?  Well, how would we know if we don’t consider it?  There should be no shame in having deliverance, or thinking there is a need. 

Astonishing to me in the electronic age, the age of knowledge expanding faster than it can be absorbed, that Christians would deny the possibility of demon influence not only in somethings but in everything that is painfull, wounding or hurtful.  Seems it started in the beginning (recorded in Genesis) and what pray tell has changed?

There are many ways of being delivered:  As Jesus did–cast out demons!  Praise and worship many times drives them out!  Inter-healing and counseling sessions drive them out!  And probably many ways I am not aware of.  But, denying or ignoring the possibility probably won’t work.

Here is a man, Ted Haggard, who has a wife and children but inside he is dealing with conflicting emotions and feelings.  Since his lifestyle was successful to a degree wouldn’t it make sense that there could be evil influence? Especially due to childhood traumas he revealed?  I am just grieved that Ted did not mention or talk about the possibility.  He is not the only one with a struggle.

More and more young adults are calling their family to tell them they are Gay–just out of the blue–not long term.  If we taught more about the work of the devil and what can be done without shame or guilt for the people involved, I am certain many lives would be changed. 

 I have had deliverance and am very grateful, as there were strong emotions and desires in me that could have destroyed me, and after deliverance I was free, happy and thankful!  I have worked with others who set many free from sexual desires, depression, suicidal thoughts, worry, grief, and the list goes on.

Ted Haggard had the opportunity to expose the possibility of demonic influence and did not.  Maybe he does not consider that–the demons sure wouldn’t want that.  And we have allowed such talk to be scary, embarrassing or just for the ‘fruit-cakes’ of religion.  Well, Jesus did it and He is my Idol, my Hero and the Keeper of my soul.  And, He was no fruit-cake!

So for all those who are hurting in some area, there is hope through Christians who are willing to pick up their cross,  do what Jesus did and set people free.  Deliverance cannot and should not be hidden or ignored.  Nor should it be mocked in the movies as entertainment for the unaware!

I feel so strong about this and abuse I see in the world, I wrote a book on the subject from our ministry team experiences.  ANGELS AND DEMONS, HOLLYWOOD KNOWS THE DIFFERENCE   is available at the top of this page in ‘Carol’s Books’ as an e-book or a published copy.  We of the church need to be more vocal and more enthusiastic about what Jesus set the example for us to do….it shouldn’t be a secret…..but a reality!

After posting this Blog I had a discussion with my son, Greg, that we would like to share…. click below:


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