Blessed are the souls,
that have been purified
for their hearts have been . . .
changed from the inside.
For they are committed,
to a lifestyle of holiness
and strive to achieve
a lifetime of godliness.
Blessed are the souls,
whose thoughts and desires…
Blessed are the pure in heart:
for they shall see God.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Those who belong to Christ Jesus
have crucified the flesh with
its passions and desires.
Galatians 5:24
Within the Christian community there are many who are living a lifestyle that is not consistent with the teachings of the Lord Christ Jesus. Because the Lord taught we need to repent and turn away from sin. But recently, it seems, more Christians are completely giving themselves up to the ways of this world. They are abandoning God’s Truth for a lie. Popular belief is they can maintain a friendship with the world by living a fleshly lifestyle. But scriptures tell me that the acts of the flesh are obvious because you can tell by their fruit, or their ways, in which they live. We’re warned, those who practice the deeds of sexual immorality, impurity, debauchery, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, discord, jealousy, rage, rivalries, divisions, factions, envy, orgies, drunkenness, and the like will not inherit the Kingdom of God. We all need a reality check, we all need to turn back to God before this fiery path we’re on comes to a dead end!
My Prayer
Heavenly Father, As I watch this world fall deeper and deeper into darkness I pray for Your Church all around the world. Because many Christians are taking on the ways of this world all while professing Faith in You. Christian Churches are divided by denominations, by doctrines, by politics, and by worldly ideologies which go against your teachings. From scripture we’re taught that a house divided cannot stand, so, let my light shine so it encourages love and compassion among my fellow man. Guide me, direct my steps and lead me in the righteous Way along with the boldness to speak Your Truth. And lastly, help all Christians to turn away from these worldly ways and embrace Your Ways Christ Jesus taught. All these things I pray in the precious name of the Lord Christ Jesus, Amen.
Put to death, therefore, the
components of your earthly
nature: sexual immorality,
impurity, lust, evil desires, and
greed, which is idolatry.
Ephesians 4:32
One of my previous employments, as a administrative assistant, I found my boss often used the phrase, work hard, play hard. Since I worked in the purchasing department it meant we dealt with salesmen from all around the state. They would always tell stories of how my boss and some of the product salesman would go out and party together staying out till the wee hours of the night, and in some cases, all night. Making the next day a sunglass wearing work day due to too much alcohol, drugs, and partying with men and women. I was shocked when He told me he and his wife had an arrangement and I believe it was an open marriage situation. Which was odd since my boss also considered himself a Christian. But, when we look at the scriptures, we find this behavior is the exact opposite of what God expects. We’re not called to stay out all night drinking, partying, committing adultery, fornication or living life to it’s fullest, in fact, we’re called to do the exact opposite. When we believe in Jesus, and what He did for us on the cross, all we want to do is live for Him, to follow Him and sow good seed for the Lord. Our earthly nature no longer means anything, because it’s no longer about us, it’s all about the Lord Christ Jesus.
My Prayer
Lord God Almighty as I pray today I ask for your help so I can put to death any issues of my earthly nature that may cause behaviors that are unbecoming to you. Renew my mind so my thoughts are always focused on Christ Jesus and the works He wants me to do. Let the blood of Christ which was shed for my sins protect my mind from worldly temptations and the lust of the eyes. Don’t let everyday distractions such as work, family, health or financial issues cause me to stumble or fall. Let me walk by the Spirit so I can always project the love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control all Christians are called to exhibit. Lastly, keep me close so no one can snatch me out of your hand and let me offer words of encouragement, hope and life giving words that comfort and heal. Thank you for your love, compassion, mercy and Grace. These things I pray in Jesus name, Amen.
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One of my favorite contemporary Christian song performed by MercyMe is the song titled, Word of God Speak. MercyMe has many beautiful songs, but, Word of God Speak held a special place in my heart. Unfortunately there isn’t an actual video attached to the song only a cover photo. But with that said, please enjoy.
I came across this scripture today and thought with everything going on around us it’s the perfect time to confirm exactly who Jesus is. The scripture I’m referring to states;
Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son
of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
And we have known and believed the love
that God has for us. God is love, and he who
abides in love abides in God, and God in him.
1John 4:15,16
This scripture alone confirms who Jesus is, the Son of God. But there are many today who ridicule, mock, and even detest the name of Jesus. Instead of putting their faith in Him, they choose the ways of this world. They choose science, politics, ideologies, money, and worldly pleasures which are all man made standards before putting their trust in the Creator of the world.
Jesus came to teach the ways of God, to save us. Christianity is not a religion, nor a cult it is a way lifestyle which God wants Christians, believers, to live. All we need to do is believe in Jesus, in who He is, in who sent Him God the Father, believe on His name, repent of our sins, and walk in light instead of darkness. We’re called to live a righteous lifestyle so we can experience a relationship with God. But our culture would rather mock Jesus for who He is and what He did for us. As I’ve said before whether one is an atheist, pagan, gnostic or has an LGBTQ lifestyle, it doesn’t really matter. Because if you can choose to mock Jesus, just know one thing, He is coming back and when He does it will be one of Judgement.
Our society is literally falling apart due to the saturation of ideologies being forced upon men, women and children. Transgender ideology, same sex marriage, abortion, Climate Change, Illegal Border Crossings, lawlessness, hate, liberalism, socialism, communism are nothing more than beliefs that are corrupt, unjust and unbiblical. And unfortunately many people buy into these corrupt, twisted ideologies which will cost many dearly. Because the Bible teaches;
And by the same word, the present
heavens and earth have been stored up for fire.
They are being kept for the day of judgment,
when ungodly people will be destroyed.
2 Peter 3:5-7
Christians must stand for what the Lord Jesus Christ taught, follow Him and disregard these worldly snares, cause remember;
Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for
when you love the world, you do not have the love of
the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving
for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see,
and pride in our achievements and possessions.
These are not from the Father, but are from this world.
And this world is fading away, along with everything
that people crave. But anyone who does what
pleases God will live forever.
1 John 2:15-17
Today I was holding a conversation in my mind on how to refute Atheist using Biblical Scriptures when a thought out of know where appeared. I knew it was from the Holy Spirit because my mind doesn’t think in terms of science. That’s just not me, but, as I thought about the information the Holy Spirit had given me I had to write about this.
Did you know that Humans and dirt have the same chemical elements? The same chemical composition found in dirt is also found in human beings. Which corresponds to exactly what the Bible states in Genesis 2:7, that man was created from the dust of the earth. While scientist, atheists, leftist, elitist, global leaders, our culture, and others try to refute this claim, these are the facts. But don’t take my word for it, do your own research.
Soil Chemical Elements (Scroll to the Nutrients Section)
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Sulfur, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium.
Soil Trace Elements
Boron, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Zinc, Chlorine, Sodium, Cobalt, Iodine
Googled individually to determine each are in soil
** Cobalt is a trace metal found in soil**
**Sodium levels in soil are often reported as the sodium adsorption ratio (SAR)**
** Iodine is found in varying degrees of the earths soil**
Human Chemical Elements
Oxygen, Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulfur, Sodium, Chlorine, Magnesium.
Human Trace Elements
Iron, Copper, Cobalt, Iodine, Manganese, Zinc, Boron, Molybdenum
If mankind and dirt are so different why do we have the same chemical elements?
Because if you think about it we should be completely different. While there may be smaller amounts of other elements, remember, those are so very low they’re rarely listed. But there will be some differences otherwise we would be nothing but dirt. And again, this proves the main elements found in mankind and dirt are the same. Don’t let science fool you, do you own research and don’t be afraid to discuss these issues when speaking to non-believers.
This evening as I sat down to write I didn’t have a clue as to what I would be writing about, that is, until the Holy Spirit led me to the awareness of just how powerful the teachings Jesus spoke truly were. You see, the people were amazed by His teachings. He spoke with authority and didn’t rely on others to confirm what He spoke. In fact, the scriptures say;
When Jesus had finished with these words, the crowds
were amazed at His teachings; for He was teaching them
as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.
Matthew 7:28
But as I read this scripture and stared at more of His teachings it also dawned on me that it wasn’t only how He spoke, but, also what He taught about. Because everything Jesus taught was a reflection of the Kingdom and learning to live righteously before the living GOD. He gave a fresh perspective on God’s Commandments, one which had never been heard before. The famous Sermon on the Mount teaching Jesus spoke on murder, adultery, marriage, swearing oaths, loving your enemies, doing good to please God, Prayer, fasting, laying up treasures in Heaven, serving God or wealth, worrying, and judging others. He also spoke on the importance to ask, seek and knock, the narrow way, warning against false prophets, and one of the most scariest scriptures found in the Bible, I never knew you.
Jesus closed out this sermon, found in Matthew, by telling the people that whoever hears these sayings of His, and does them, He would liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock, in fact Jesus states;
“Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine, and
acts on them, will be like a wise man who built his house on
the rock. And the rain fell and the floods came, and the winds
blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall,
for it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears
these words of Mine, and does not act on them, will be like a
foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell
and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against
that house; and it fell-and it’s collapse was great.”
Matthew 7: 24-27
Jesus knew the only way any of us would be a part of the kingdom was for us to understand the need to REPENT from our old ways, to BELIEVE the Good News, to BELIEVE in Him, and to DENY oneself and take up the Cross and FOLLOW Him. It doesn’t matter if one is an atheist, puts their faith in science, politics, or their current lifestyle is non-traditional. What matters is the love Jesus has for us, but, our culture and current generation is living as if GOD doesn’t exist and the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross was for nothing.
And just as in the days of Noah, time is growing short. Jesus is real, He’s the Son of God, He is coming back and those who do not REPENT, BELIEVE in HIM, and FOLLOW His teachings will be shocked as they see Him coming with the clouds. Yes Jesus is love, but when He first came He laid down His life for our sins. But the next time He comes, it’s one of judgment!
Before it’s too late, REPENT of your sins, Believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, turn from your old ways, and seek righteous living. Because, if you choose NOT to listen to Him and put His teachings into practice, your house will fall and how great that fall will be!
Lately I’ve thought about the phrase the LGBQT community uses every time an issue is brought up about their lifestyle. This phrase is often found on T-shirts, written on protest signs or vocalized when speaking to them. They believe that love is love regardless of one’s gender, but, this is not accurate. The love the LGBQT community is speaking of is a worldly type of love involving lust, desire, passion, and sexuality, which is the exact type of relationship found between a straight man and woman.
But, God’s love is so unique, so different because He is the very embodiment of love, He is love. And it’s through this love that we learn how to love others, including, our enemies. It teaches us to care for the less fortunate, to love and help strangers, to feed the hungry, do good to all and to provide help to the elderly. God’s love teaches us how to love God, to love and have faith in Jesus Christ the Son of God, to love the Church, to do mission work, learn selflessness, to remain in His love and to hate evil. It also allows Christians to show their love by giving the Gospel message to those who are perishing.
Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God.
Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.
Whoever does not love, does not know God, because God is love.
1 John 4:7,8
In reality, none of us actually deserve God’s love because we are sinful, disobedient, arrogant and prideful humans who prefer to believe as we want instead of believing in the living God. But since He is the very essence of love, He expressed His love to us by sending His Son, the scriptures read;
This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His
one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through
Him. And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that
He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins.
1 John 4:9,10
Regardless of the sins we bear now, God loves us. While He doesn’t approve of the things we’ve done, He does exhibit His love towards all by giving us an opportunity to draw near to Him. Everyone is accepted if they believe in the grace He gave to the world through the Son of God, Jesus Christ. When we believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God, who came in the flesh, born of a virgin, was sacrificed for our sins and then rose on the third day, we’ve opened the door to a relationship to the living God.
It’s God’s love that allows us to see ourselves from His eyes. Dirty, sinful, shameful and deserving of the death penalty, every single one of us. But because He is so loving, so merciful, so compassionate, if we humble ourselves before Him and repent of our sins we will be forgiven, the scripture reads;
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us
our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9
We all sin, we all fall short of the glory of God which means we aren’t called to judge or condemn. But we are called to speak God’s Truth and thankfully His love surpasses anything this world has ever known.
Transgender ideology is nothing more than a theology that creates confusion, hate, division and an over reach in our government system. I watched the Ketanji Brown Jackson when she was being nominated for Supreme Court Justice and it made me angry. Why? Because this WOMAN has NO business occupying such an important seat since she blatantly refused to define what a woman is.
So, let me define what a woman really is!
A woman is one who can have a baby naturally from her own body or she can be barren. She has two ovaries, a cervix, a uterus and two fallopian tubes not to mention her private area. The transgender ideology would have you believe that if a man “feels” like a woman, than he is a woman, if a woman “feels” like a man, she’s a man. If a child believes he’s is the opposite gender than what he is born, a cat, a dog, or a cartoon character than the parents should do everything within their power to ensure their child receives everything needed for their child’s FICTIONAL character. These ideologies allow anyone to create their own truth, but the fact is, there is only ONE TRUTH, and it comes from GOD ALMIGHTY Himself! The scriptures read;
So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created
him; male and female He created them.
Genesis 1:27
When you read this scripture it’s easy to understand exactly what’s behind the transgender ideology push. It’s simply Spiritual Warfare that goes against God’s TRUTH. Remember what the Apostle Paul stated when he said;
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,
but against the rulers, against the authorities,
against the powers of this world’s darkness, and
against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realm.
Ephesians 6:12
If a person of legal age makes the decision to become transgender, that’s their decision. All the Church can do is try to explain to them that God loves them deeply and God didn’t make a mistake when He created them. And each of us must learn how to deal with the burdens we receive. But ultimately it’s their decision, they can choose to work through it or they can choose to give in to it. Either way, the Church plays an important role for these young people. We need to ensure the Gospel is being shared with them before they make such a life altering decision.
The second option I believe all Christians can do is pray that God will reveal exactly what this transgender ideology really is, who’s behind it and will completely abolish it. Remember, Christians are called to love our enemies as well as each other. We do this by presenting God’s TRUTH in a loving manner. Because personally, I don’t want to see anyone go to hell, and the Bible is very clear, those who go against God, who choose to follow their OWN TRUTH will be thrown into Gehenna.
So it’s crystal clear these spiritual forces are actively taking steps to destroy what a woman is, what a man is and what a child is. These unseen entities are moving the hands of political leaders, leftist, elitist, atheists, church leaders, scientist, health providers, and world leaders globally.
They’re allowing these dark forces to work through them instead of holding sacred GOD’s TRUTH and celebrating what HE so wonderfully created.
All bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor and
slander, must be removed from you, along
with all malice. Be kind to one another,
compassionate, forgiving each other, just
as God in Christ also has forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:31,32
None of us are perfect, we’re human and this means we see each other from a worldly view. This usually occurs when someone is eager to defend their stance from a cultural perspective, from an ideology perspective, from a political perspective, from a religious perspective, or from a lifestyle perspective. This can affect non-believers as well as Christians, but, I’ve noticed these perspectives tend to bring out the ugly side of human nature. And unfortunately in today’s age, this seems to be quite the norm within our society. But as a believer, if I’m asked a question or an accusation is made against me, I must be willing to stand boldly on the Word of God and present biblical truth from a place of love and compassion. Because as a believer, Christ Jesus didn’t call me to be bitter, angry, or quarrel with non-believers, but, to present His Truth in a loving, respectful manner so others will be called to Him.
My Prayer
Heavenly Father, I pray for this world that seems to be falling deeper and deeper into darkness. I look around and see such a large division between people over political views, over ideologies, over your word and even over you. And I know from your word, a house divided cannot stand, so, help me to let my light shine, to encourage and build others up daily and show love and compassion to my fellow man. Let the Spirit of Truth lead and guide me in the path of your righteousness while my tongue offers hope with life filling words that comfort, heal and save. Help me plant Your seeds in a manner that is befitting of the calling I’ve been given while I present Your Words in Truth, love and compassion. All these things I pray in the precious name of my Lord Jesus, Amen.
When Jesus began His ministry He went to the lost sheep of Israel, the Jewish people. And He taught them so differently than any of their past or present teachers that they were astonished. You see the culture accepted many false teachings from the scribes and Pharisees because they had no others to teach them. While they followed the High Priest and others, their lifestyle reflected a hardened heart. But when Jesus appeared and began His ministry His words cut deep.
So what exactly did Jesus teach at the Sermon of the Mount?
Jesus took one of the ten commandments, you shall not murder and expanded on it. He took this law and explained a deeper truth they had never heard. He spoke on the issue of anger and how it can lead to other offenses. Jesus tells us to reconcile ourselves (forgive) to the person and then offer your sacrifice to God.
Another ten commandment Jesus expanded on was, you shall not commit adultery and again explained it to the people in a way they had never heard before. He taught it’s not just the very act of adultery, but, it’s also when a man or woman looks at another with lust in their heart. And of course, He teaches a remedy for lust.
He also taught the Law stated a man could divorce his wife by giving her a certificate of divorce. But Jesus explains this was written because of their hard hearts. Because God had made them male and female from the beginning and when a man leaves his parents home he is to be joined to his wife and the two are united into one. It’s also why Jesus tells His disciples, whoever divorced His wife and married another, he commits adultery against her.
Jesus taught against making vows against heaven cause it’s God’s throne, by earth, it’s His footstool, by Jerusalem, it’s the city of the Great King or even by one’s head since we can’t change it’s color. But simply say yes, or no.
Jesus expanded on the commandment, Love your neighbor and taught we should love our enemies also. To do good to those who persecute us, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. To turn the other cheek without exacting our own revenge and to lend to others, if they ask, without expecting anything in return.
He also taught on the right way to do good deeds, taught on Prayer and fasting, the correct way to store up treasures and not to judge others. He taught about the Golden Rule, the Narrow Gate, the Tree and it’s Fruit, True Disciples and building on a solid foundation.
All these things were taught in a way which they had never heard. Which caused many of the people to be convicted in their heart by what they heard, meaning, their hearts was open and receptive to the words of Jesus, but also rendered them guilty over their wrongdoing, their sin.
And it’s this same conviction today which leads one to repent, turn from their ways and turn to the Son of God, Jesus.
How do we turn from our ways, from sin?
First understand, we all sin making all of us sinners, and, there’s a heavy penalty for that sin and it’s death. But there is hope, there is a way out, by believing in the Son of God, Jesus. The Lord Jesus was sent by God to dwell among mankind (in the flesh), who taught we needed to repent of our sin, taught we should live a righteous life and turn back to God. Jesus became our atonement for sin and was sacrificed on a cross for our sins. Then on the third day, Jesus was raised.
Romans 3:10 – As it is written: There is none righteous, no, not one.
Romans 3:23 – For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Romans 5:8 – But God demonstrated His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 6:23 – For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 10:9,10 – That if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth He confesses, resulting in salvation.
God wants us to humble ourselves before Him, to get on our knees and confess every sin, every wrongdoing we can think of. Because nothing is done in secret, He knows all, sees all and hears all and He knows our hearts.
We are intricately and intelligently designed, but, unfortunately the Scientific community still pushes the Big Bang Theory, even though they can’t replicate how the universe was created. Of course, as a believer in Christ Jesus I know God Almighty created us in His own image. But to prove this, let’s take a look at the human body and it’s composition.
The Human Body
Skeletal System ~ 206 Bones in the Body
Muscular System ~ 650+ in the Body
Nervous System ~ Over 7 trillion Nerves
Endocrine System
Cardiovascular System ~ 60,000 miles Blood Vessels + Heart
Lymphatic System
Respiratory System
Digestive System ~ 5 ft Lg Intest., 20 ft Small Intest.
Urinary System
Reproductive System
Integumentary System (Hair, Skin, Nails) ~ 22 sq ft Skin,
The Endocrine System – Is a complex network of glands and organs using hormones to control, coordinate your body’s metabolism, it’s energy level, reproduction, growth and development. It also responds to injury, stress, and one’s mood. It includes the Hypothalamus, the Pineal, Pituitary, Thyroid and Parathyroid, Thymus, Adrenal Gland, Pancreas, Ovaries, and Testis.
Lymphatic System – Returns fluid to blood and defends against pathogens. It includes the Thymus, Lymph Nodes, Spleen and Lymphatic Vessels.
Respiratory System – Appears simplicity but is rather complex. It removes carbon dioxide from the body and delivers oxygen to the blood. It includes the Lungs, Trachea, and the nasal passage.
Urinary System – Controls water balance in the body and also removes waste from blood and excretes them. Includes the Kidneys and the Urinary Bladder.
Reproductive System (Female) – It produces sex hormones and gametes (a reproductive cell known as an ova, ovum or egg cell), supports fetus until birth, produces milk for infant. Includes the Ovaries, Uterus, and Mammary Glands.
Reproductive System (Male) – Produces sex hormones and gametes (a reproductive cell known as sperm), delivers gametes to female. Includes the Epididymis, and Testes.
From this breakdown alone one can see just how intelligently designed our bodies truly are. And this doesn’t take into account how each of these systems systematically work together in harmony. But even after presenting this information, many will still continue to deny were wonderfully and intelligently created by our Creator, God Almighty. But to address the issue of the Big Bang Theory think about this for a moment. Scientist claim the Big Bang Theory was the BEGINNING for everything, the universe, plants, animals and humans, the very Start of ALL creation.
But ask yourself, how is it possible for humans and animals to be created when there was NO WAY for them to REPRODUCE. Because from basic biology, or even real life situation, for reproduction to occur it takes the seed from a male and an egg from a female for a new life to be created. Plus, there must be a cervix for fertility, a menstrual cycle and a uterus for a baby to grow. Which proves mankind has an intelligent Creator and we didn’t come from random fragments exploding into space.
People, don’t be fooled, mankind has a Creator, but, He wasn’t just the Creator, He’s a Designer, a Architect, a Scientist, a Mathematician, a Physicist, an Astronomer, a Healer and so many other titles which I can’t begin to process.
This also reinforces the Bible’s teachings that male and female were created in God’s image. Marriage is sacred held between a man and woman and it dismisses the notion that a man can get pregnant or there’s more than two genres. Don’t get drawn into these ideologies where a woman or man can’t be defined because they are completely baseless, self-centered and unbiblical.
References
John Hopkins Medicine Anatomy of the Endocrine System
When God looks down from heaven,
is He hurt by what He sees,
a world full of chaos,
a world full of greed.
Is His heart full of sorrow,
as we chase temporary things,
seduced by worldly pleasures,
ignoring the heartache it brings.
Does anger stir within Him,
watching from His throne,
when we seek material possessions,
instead of the love we were shown.
Just like Sodom & Gomorrah,
our society continues to stray,
mocking, prideful, and immoral
pushing God further away.
So please heed the warning,
cause they were wicked to the core,
flaunting their sins before God’s eyes,
unaware of the wrath He had in store.
Written by Robin
Jesus the Righteous Path 