Consistent, Persevering, Prayer

Posted by Marsha West ∙ August 3, 2019 ∙ In Devotion/Teaching

“Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.” Ephesians 6:18

Having covered each component of the armor of God, we understand that we cannot succeed against the Devil if we rely on ourselves. We need the belt of truth to keep the daggers of false doctrine from cutting our legs out from under us. Christ’s imputed righteousness gives us ultimate protection from condemnation and accusation, and the breastplate of a Holy Spirit-developed righteous character guards against the powerful blows of sin that try to destroy our hearts…. Continue reading →

Celibate but Compromised ‘Gay Christianity’ Pushes into Conservative Churches

Posted by Marsha West ∙ August 2, 2019 ∙ In Opinion ∙ Conservative, False Doctrine, Homosexuality, LGBT, Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), Progressive Christianity, Revoice, Sexual Immorality, Sin

“Revoice leaders would have you believe that if it weren’t for them, there would be no one to help Christians with homosexual desires. But that’s far from the truth. Organizations and individuals sympathetic to the challenges posed by homosexual attraction have been around for years to help such Christians. But their message of leaving “gay” identity and culture behind is one many in Revoice want to silence. At the recent Revoice conference, a speaker mocked Rosaria Butterfield, a Christian writer and former lesbian now married to a man. … Butterfield is controversial among many Revoice leaders and supporters because she doesn’t believe Christians should embrace a homosexual identity. As Butterfield puts it, “How can any of us fight a sin that we don’t hate?”

(Wendy Wilson – Illinois Family Institute) The more you look into the “gay but celibate” movement advancing rapidly into once theologically orthodox Christian churches, the more disheartened you become by church leaders who have been slow to counter it, or worse, are embracing it. Continue reading →

Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time

Posted by Mike Ratliff ∙ August 2, 2019 ∙ In Devotion/Teaching

15 Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, 16 making the most of your time, because the days are evil. 17 So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; Ephesians 5:15-21 (NASB) (Read verses 20-21 on the site)

William Carey (1761-1834) was a Baptist missionary to India. He was a pastor in England before going to the mission field where he served the Lord for 41 years translating the Scriptures…. Continue reading →

Matthew Vines Hosting Private Gathering to Teach Pastors How to Turn Their Churches Gay-Affirming

Posted by Marsha West ∙ August 1, 2019 ∙ In Opinion ∙ Christianity, Church, False Doctrine, False Teacher, Homosexuality, LGBT, Progressive Christianity, Same Sex Attraction (SSA)

“Folks, mark my words. The LGBTQ mafia will not stop until the entire church has joined the sexual revolution. And once they have turned the Church to their side — as they claim they’re fighting for inclusion in the Church — they will leave the Church altogether. They are not interested in being part of the Church. They are only interested in silencing God.”

(Jeff Maples – Reformation Charlotte) This is how the militant LGBTQ mafia works. True Bible-believing Christians do not support, condone, or affirm homosexuality in any way. The Bible calls people to repent of all sexual immorality and to turn to Christ…. Continue reading →

James Comey’s next reckoning is imminent — this time for leaking

Posted by Marsha West ∙ August 1, 2019 ∙ In News ∙ Election - 2016, Politics, Russia, United States Government, Trump Donald

“The IG concluded in prior investigations that Comey’s firing was not driven by Trump’s fears about the Russia investigation ruining his presidency but, rather, by DOJ concerns about Comey’s performance in the Hillary Clinton email probe. Horowitz concluded that Comey wrongly “usurped” the authority of the attorney general when, on July 5, 2016, he announced he would not seek criminal charges against Clinton for transmitting classified information — some of it top secret — on her insecure private email server.”

(John Solomon – The Hill) The Justice Department’s chief watchdog is preparing a damning report on James Comey’s conduct in his final days as FBI director that likely will conclude he leaked classified information and showed a lack of candor after his own agency began looking into his feud with President Trumpover the Russia probe. Continue reading →

Do not let your hearts be troubled

Posted by Mike Ratliff ∙ August 1, 2019 ∙ In Devotion/Teaching

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

We must all be honest and admit that we are in very troubling times. I am not speaking of the political situations all across this globe, but am referring to the growing apostasy in the visible church. It seems that for every pocket of genuine believers I run across who are standing on the promises of God and not compromising their faith by buying into pragmatism or mysticism or outright heresy there is another “Christian leader” falling into the ranks of the apostate. Our error is allowing this to drive us to despair and doubt. When we do this we have lost focus. We are looking at the situation rather than keeping our eyes on our Saviour. I pray that the following devotional from Martin Luther will encourage you and help you to not allow our enemy to distract you from the truth. – Mike Ratliff Continue reading →

Founders Ministries expresses ‘regret’ over divisive film trailer as SBC leaders back out

Posted by Marsha West ∙ July 31, 2019 ∙ In News ∙ Evangelicalism, Gospel, Social Justice, Truth, Woke movement, Southern Baptist Convention, Ascol Tom, Mohler Albert

“Others have been pressured to withdraw. We will, of course, honor these requests. In fact, out of fairness to them, we are willing to release complete, unedited footage of their interviews apart from the cinedoc. That will allow them (and others) to consider their words with the assurance that they have not been edited in ways in which they do not approve.”

(Samuel Smith – Christian Post) The head of Founders Ministries has responded to the backlash he received after the organization released a controversial trailer last week for its upcoming documentary that was highly critical of the social justice push within the Southern Baptist Convention and evangelical churches. Continue reading →

Gospel Coalition Writer/Speaker Comes Out in Full Support of Gay Marriage

Posted by Marsha West ∙ July 31, 2019 ∙ In Opinion ∙ False Doctrine, False Teacher, Homosexuality, Marriage, Progressive Christianity, The Gospel Coalition

“The Gospel Coalition believes in Gilson so much that not only is she a contributor at TGC, she is promoted in TGC as an upcoming speaker at TGC Women’s Training Network conference. The Women’s Training Network is The Gospel Coalition’s attempt to undermine Biblical Complementarianism.”

(Pulpit & Pen) A Gospel Coalition writer and conference speaker has come out in full support of gay marriage at a Cru Conference of college students. She is scheduled to speak at another TGC Conference in September and is a part of TGC Women’s Training Network. Continue reading →

Matt Chandler’s Village Church Sued for Over $1 Million After Girl Allegedly Molested by Children’s Minister

Posted by Marsha West ∙ July 31, 2019 ∙ In News ∙ Church, Sexual Assault, Sin, Chandler Matt

“Chandler said during a sermon last month that while the thought he and others did the best they could to care for the family as soon as he became aware — viewing the matter not just as a pastor but also a father, he also stated that he has been “introspective” about the matter and outlined specific ways that the church could do better.”

(Heather Clark – Christian News Network) An 18-year-old who was allegedly sexually abused seven years ago by a now former children’s minister at The Village Church in Texas, led by Reformed pastor Matt Chandler, has filed suit against the church on claims of gross negligence and to obtain damages for emotional distress. Continue reading →

Drag Queen Agenda, Part of the LGBTQ+ Roll-Out

Posted by Marsha West ∙ July 31, 2019 ∙ In Opinion ∙ Drag Queen, Education, Indoctrination, LGBT, Liberalism

“The plan is to force Drag Queen Story Hour into communities across the country. Another workshop at the American Library conference was called, “A Child’s Room to Choose: Encouraging Gender Identity and Expression in School and Public Libraries.” You might be wondering what this has to do with the lost art of reading good books. Nothing.”

(David Fiorazo) The goal has always been the children. The current drag queen phenomena is no different. Convert kids to liberalism and if they have any belief in God or any understanding of biblical morality, retrain them through education…. Continue reading →

The Apostate Church

Posted by Mike Ratliff ∙ July 31, 2019 ∙ In Devotion/Teaching

30 “But as for you, son of man, your fellow citizens who talk about you by the walls and in the doorways of the houses, speak to one another, each to his brother, saying, ‘Come now and hear what the message is which comes forth from the Lord.’ Ezekiel 33:30-32 (NASB) Read verses 31-32 on the site

In the book of Revelation, chapters 2 and 3 contain the seven letters Christ dictated to John to be sent to seven churches that existed in John’s time in Asia Minor. I have heard several sermons and read some exposits of these chapters that were geared towards these seven churches each representing one of the seven church ages…. Continue reading →

The Evil White Man Syndrome

Posted by Marsha West ∙ July 30, 2019 ∙ In Opinion ∙ Democrat, Hate, Liberalism, Politics, Progressivism, Racism-Racist, Trump Donald

“It doesn’t matter that Elijah Cummings and everyone else in Baltimore knows his district is in tough shape. The media will not allow non-minorities to state that. In America today, speech that criticizes “people of color” is racist speech. And don’t you forget it.”

(Bill O’Reilly) To understand the current “racist” label in politics, you must uncover the overriding current philosophy on the far left. And that comes down to this: the United States has always been a patriarchy run by evil, corrupt white guys who delight in delivering pain to everyone else.

Put Donald Trump’s picture next to that definition.

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Transgender weightlifter’s gold medal sparks new debate

Posted by Marsha West ∙ July 30, 2019 ∙ In News ∙ Feminism, Fraud, Sports, Transgenderism

British group “Fair Play for Women” also recently urged the sport authorities to “wake up” after Hubbard won the titles and argued that sports must be separated by sex rather than gender identity.

(Lukas Mikellonis – Fox News) A women’s rights group demanded action after a transgender weightlifter dominated a recent tournament and is free to compete at next year’s Tokyo Olympics.

The controversy stems from Laurel Hubbard’s performance at the Games in Samoa earlier this month, where she won two golds and a silver in three of the women’s heavyweight categories. Continue reading →

What do Josh Harris and Beth Moore have in common?

Posted by Marsha West ∙ July 30, 2019 ∙ In Opinion ∙ Apostasy, Education, False Doctrine, False Teacher, Truth, Harris Joshua, Moore Beth

“‘The church’ as Moore identified, had asked her to do something for which she was biblically unqualified on several levels. We don’t know who asked her to teach, she only says ‘the church’ asked her. ‘The church’ should know better. In the first place, a wise elder board or pastoral staff should be raising up men and women for these positions. It’s their literal job to keep an eye out for teachable anointed ones and train them up for the edification of the body so that when opportunities come, they are ready to install a trained, if hopefully experienced, man or women.”

(Elizabeth Prata – The End Time) Wanted: SBC Church desires a substitute Sunday School Teacher for women. Term: 1-year. Prefer untrained young candidate, motivational speaking a plus. Responsibilities: Teach the word of God eisegetically to women older than yourself…. Continue reading →

The Apostasy Revolution is here

Posted by Mike Ratliff ∙ July 30, 2019 ∙ In Devotion/Teaching

1 Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord; 3 seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. 2 Peter 1:1-11 (NASB) Read verses 4-11 on the site

Two very interesting things were brought to light today in the discussion groups I am part of on Facebook. As this happened I wondered if God waited until I got back from vacation to bring this about, but then it occurred to me that I am just little cog in the wheel and He most certainly doesn’t need me…. Continue reading →

BOMBSHELL: ‘Justice Democrats’ Founder is THE Organizer of Evangelical Social Justice Movement

Posted by Marsha West ∙ July 29, 2019 ∙ In Opinion ∙ Christianity, Communism, Democrat, Evangelicalism, Marxism, Politics, Social Justice, Socialism, Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, Southern Baptist Convention, The Gospel Coalition, Mohler Albert, Moore Russell, Tim Keller

“By learning to work together with “progressive” evangelicals, secular progressives will stand a better chance of achieving their goals and also learn an enormous amount from these remarkable people and their organizations that will help secular progressives strengthen their own movement. This evangelical “revolution,” as one Christian pollster has labeled it, is unquestionably the fastest growing and most surprising of American social movements today. Whichever way you measure, it probably dwarfs the secular left. From mega churches to tiny country churches, evangelical Christians are rediscovering the “gospel of the God of the oppressed.” Perhaps the most surprising among these are the suburban, white evangelicals who are stepping outside of their comfort zones to “get into relationship” with the poor, the oppressed, the homeless, prisoners.” — Zack Exley

(Pulpit & Pen) In this bombshell report by Pulpit & Pen, we will demonstrate how a Democratic financier and organizers, Zack Exley, is behind the successful attempt to change the political ideology of America’s major evangelical institutions, ministries, and seminaries through their propagation of what is known as “Social Justice.” Continue reading →

‘I Kissed Dating Goodbye’ Author Says He’s No Longer a Christian: Get Ready for a Flood of Christian Defections

Posted by Marsha West ∙ July 29, 2019 ∙ In Opinion ∙ Apostasy, Christianity, Church, Contend for the Faith, False convert, False Teacher, Harris Joshua

“Josh Harris is not the first of his generation to walk away from Christianity — and he won’t be the last. In the last few years we’ve watched as celebrity pastors and Christian leaders have denied central teachings of scripture (Rachel Held Evans, Rob Bell); been removed from the pastorate as the result of revelations of immorality (Bill Hybels, Art Azurdia, Tullian Tchividjian); flirted with unbiblical teachings (Mark Driscoll, Beth Moore); and now, in the very sad case of Josh Harris, apostatized — openly denying Christ in the process.”

(Paula Bolyard – PJ Media) The internet has been buzzing this week upon hearing the news that Joshua Harris — a former pastor and author of the bestselling book I Kissed Dating Goodbye — has not only decided to divorce his wife of 20-plus years, but has also kissed Christianity goodbye, announcing on Instagram that he is no longer a Christian…. Continue reading →

Priests accused of sex abuse turned to under-the-radar group

Posted by Marsha West ∙ July 29, 2019 ∙ In News ∙ Crime, Roman Catholicism, Sexual Assault

“Opus Bono established itself as a counterpoint to the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests and other groups that have accused the church of trying to cover up the scandal and failing to support victims of clergy misconduct. Opus Bono focuses on what it considers the neglected victims: priests, and the church itself.”

(AP) The visiting priests arrived discreetly, day and night.

Stripped of their collars and cassocks, they went unnoticed in this tiny Midwestern town as they were escorted into a dingy warehouse across from an elementary school playground. Neighbors had no idea some of the dressed-down clergymen dining at local restaurants might have been accused sexual predators. Continue reading →

The High Priestly Prayer

Posted by Mike Ratliff ∙ July 29, 2019 ∙ In Devotion/Teaching

1 Jesus spoke these things; and lifting up His eyes to heaven, He said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify Your Son, that the Son may glorify You, 2 even as You gave Him authority over all flesh, that to all whom You have given Him, He may give eternal life. John 17:1-2 (NASB)

In John 17, we have the transition marking the end of Jesus’ earthly ministry and the beginning of His intercessory ministry for all believers (Hebrews 7:25). This has been called “The High Priestly Prayer,” however; it does summarize John’s entire Gospel…. Continue reading →

Praying What Is Promised

Posted by Marsha West ∙ July 28, 2019 ∙ In Devotion/Teaching ∙ Stedman Ray

“I glorified You on the earth, having accomplished the work which You have given Me to do. “Now, Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was. “I have manifested Your name to the men whom You gave Me out of the world; they were Yours and You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word. “Now they have come to know that everything You have given Me is from You; for the words which You gave Me I have given to them; and they received them and truly understood that I came forth from You, and they believed that You sent Me.

Jesus is praying that He might resume now the full manifestations of deity. He had laid them aside when He came into the world, taking upon Himself the limitations of humanity. When our Lord was here He did not go around showing people how God behaved; He showed them how humanity behaved–humanity indwelt by God, as God intended humanity to be…. Continue reading →

Jesuit ‘America Magazine’ Insane To Publish ‘The Catholic Case For Communism’

Posted by Marsha West ∙ July 27, 2019 ∙ In Opinion ∙ Communism, Conservative, Death, Roman Catholicism, Socialism

“You might ask, after 110 years of opposition to communism, why are we publishing an article in this issue that is sympathetic to it? Well, for one thing, you should not assume that America’s editorial position on communism has changed very much. It has not. What has also not changed is our willingness to hear views with which we may disagree but that we nonetheless think are worth hearing. And we could not have picked a better author for such an article.”

(Paul Bios – Daily Signal) The Jesuit publication “America Magazine” has officially lost its unholy mind. Despite the fact that the Catholic Church has condemned both communism and socialism as unviable economic systems that violate natural law by depriving individuals of their labor’s fruits, the magazine still had the audacity to publish “The Catholic Case for Communism” by Dean Dettloff. Continue reading →

Where Did Family Come From?

Posted by Marsha West ∙ July 27, 2019 ∙ In Opinion ∙ Bible, Creationism, Culture, Family, God

“It’s almost impossible to over-emphasize the difference this makes. Why? Because if we created it, we define it and we are accountable only to ourselves. But if God created it, he defines it and we are accountable to him.”

(Tim Challies) We are at an interesting and perhaps unprecedented time in history when our understanding of family is being confronted and our definition of family is being rewritten. The social norms of Western society and the laws of Canada are changing fast…. Continue reading →

Joshua Harris Announces He is Not A Christian

Posted by Marsha West ∙ July 27, 2019 ∙ In News ∙ Apostasy, Evil, False convert

“This revelation came only days after Harris’ bizarre divorce announcement and an article in the leftist Sojourners publication about his renunciation of Biblical purity.”

(Pulpit & Pen) In what might be the most notable Christian celebrity to become so explicitly apostate in more than a century, Joshua Harris—former I Kissed Dating Goodbye author and heir-apparent at C.J. Mahaney’s Sovereign Grace organization—has officially announced on Instagram that he is no longer a Christian. Continue reading →

God Hears and Will Answer

Posted by Marsha West ∙ July 27, 2019 ∙ In Devotion/Teaching ∙ Spurgeon C.H.

It shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, l will hear. (Isaiah 65:24)

Quick work this! The Lord hears us before we call and often answers us in the same speedy manner.

Foreseeing our needs and our prayers, He so arranges providence that before the need actually arises He has supplied it, before the trial assails us He has armed us against it.

This is the promptitude of omniscience, and we have often seen it exercised. Before we dreamed of the affliction which was coming, the strong consolation which was to sustain us under it had arrived. What a prayer-answering God we have! Continue reading →