First of all I will admit, Oprah is a very caring and giving person. I’ve seen her show “The Big Give” and have been touched seeing the people who have received her generosity. However, the Lord said in Matthew 6 not to do your alms in the streets, but in secret. She has what the Lord said those who do this would have. She’s received her reward, the glory of men.
All of that being said, “The Big Give” is not the great sin of Oprah. It is the “Big Lie” she is propogating. This “Big Lie” is leading thousands maybe millions of people to hell. She has left her roots in Christianity and embraced new age religion. Christianity’s belief is that Jesus Christ is the absolute only way to God and heaven. Oprah has “opened her mind” to reject Jesus as being the only way to God. She now believes there are “many paths” to God. She rejects the cross and the price Jesus paid on Calvary for mankind.
I have seen videos where Oprah was questioned and challenged on her new age beliefs and she has rebuffed the people who tried to correct her. The Bible says in the book of Titus that after the first and second admonition (correction) to reject the person who is teaching falsely.
A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself. Titus 3:10, 11.
Some people are praying for Oprah. I hope those “Christians” who are her friends and close to her such as Bebe and Cece Winans (gospel singers) would confront her. Perhaps the so-called prophetess and evangelist, Juanita Bynum (who was recently invited to one of her parties) would correct her. I personally think Oprah has passed the point of no return. The Bible tells us:
For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. Hebrews 6:4-6
For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them. But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire. 2Peter 2:20-22
Oprah has put Jesus Christ to an open shame. She has rejected His sacrifice on the cross as attonement for our sin and embraced false gods. Jesus gave His life for us and died a cruel and horrible death for us. God the Father gave His best, His very own Son for our salvation. Oprah has known the way of righteousness, but she turned from the truth and has gone back to the mire and slop of this world.
I suggest that people run (not walk) away from Oprah with her apostate teachings. She will only draw you in to her hearsaies. Jesus Chirst is coming back soon. Do not get caught up in false teaching.
It’s been one week and a day since I got broadband Internet and it is awesome! I love it. Finally there’s a company that service homes located in the “boonies” No more dial-up except for backup (if needed).
It used to be a nightmare trying to view videos or download high quality or large files. Now, it’s like Zap! (snap fingers) and it’s done. I can view movie & video files like watching TV!
While browsing Google video I came across the cutest video of a two year old little girl singing the Lord’s Prayer. It is SO cute. I thought I would share it.
In a previous post I was talking about children & how parents need to teach their children about God and the Lord Jesus. It’s obvious this little girl’s mom has a fantastic start! I even forgot one of the words (in the last verse “and the glory”). This little girl is awesome.
Here we go again. It’s time for another commercialized holiday for “Christians” to distract attention from the Lord Jesus Christ and to two-face Him. They also involve kids in paganised rituals to associate them with the Lord’s Resurrection. What’s worst is that many “Churches” that rightfully criticizes the Harry Potter trash and such actually put on their own “Easter Egg Hunts”. When will Christian folk get it? God does not share His glory with anybody or anything, especially pagan practices. There is no way the Lord is pleased with this.
Children know all about the Easter Bunny, Easter Eggs, and childhood pagan traditions, but what do they really know about Jesus Christ, our creator, our Saviour? Even more, how do they live their daily lives in relation to Him. Do they think about Him on a daily basis? Do they pray or read the Bible on a daily basis? I think not, because I know most of the parents don’t even do that! Sure, many will dress their kids in brand new “Easter” clothes and outfits and attend a Church service. Then they will participate in the “Easter Egg Hunt” put on by the “Church” or go home and the parents will put on an “Easter Egg Hunt”. Tell me, which will a child remember and get more excited about, a dry sermon or an “Easter Egg Hunt” with brightly colored eggs, candy, prizes, etc? Kids are of the flesh just like adults. They will remember the candy and prizes.
Parents and people who have influence over children don’t realize it, but they will give an account to God for what they’re doing. Kids have a soul that will one day be in heaven or in hell.
What Resurrection Sunday is all about
Easter is a paganised holiday. Resurrection Sunday is a day to remember the Lord’s death, burial, and resurrection. It is about the shedding of Jesus’ innocent blood that paid the price for our sin. We can be reconciled to Father God. On top of that, we don’t have to go to hell. We will have glorified bodies, we will never hurt or cry anymore. There will be no more sickness, no death. Jesus defeated death! We will one day rule and reign with Jesus Christ and we will walk in God’s presence just as Adam did at the beginning.
Jesus did it ALL, He should not have to share His glory
He deserves your and your children’s full and undivided attention. It’s time to stop playing games and get serious with God.
Colossians 1:18-23 And he [Jesus] is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
1 Corinthians 15:19-23 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.
I will end with something someone else posted on another website. I say a hardy Amen! to that.
“This may not be a popular viewpoint, but I must voice it- Why do we celebrate pagan holidays? Christmas, Easter and Halloween are all grounded in pagan roots. One of them is not even mentioned in scripture and the other two (Easter and Christmas) have traditional references that the scriptures says are blasphemous.
It bothers me mostly because I grew up with all these celebrations and when I learned they had no connection with celebrating Christ, I was deeply hurt. I understand some of you have connections with cultures who decorate eggs. I have a problem encouraging my children to embrace holidays that are spiritually and culturally irrelevant to them.”
Just when I thought there would be a rest from the silliness, the childish management at work gives me more first hand evidence of the ignorance, stupidity and wickedness of today’s culture.
This time it was the results from a questionnaire they gave us to fill out last year. It had questions on it such as, If you were stranded on a deserted island what 3 things/people would you want with you. And, what person dead or living would you like to spend a day with …. blah, blah, blah. They did not tell us who said what and now we’re suppose to write down who we think said each statement.
I’m simply amazed at some of the answers these people gave. Of course, some are typical of what you’d expect from unsaved people, but some of the answers of so-called “Christians” shows how phony and unbiblical they are. For example:
one showed their total ignorance and irreverence toward God by calling Jesus Christ, the Saviour and Creator of all things, their “home boy” who they wanted to produce miracles on the spot.
Another one says, they didn’t put Jesus down as an answer because he is always with them. They instead chose Stephen King (The wicked, occultic, horror story writer).
Another “Christian” said she wanted to spend time with the “REAL” Tinkerbell. Oh not the one at Disney, she’s talking about the REAL fairy.
Another said if stranded on a deserted island she wanted to take the shopping malls & Starbucks, and Justin Timberlake so she could have something “fine” to look at, then … Oh, a Bible too.
This is just a few of the answers people gave, there are others but these are some of the most stupid. What a messed up society America has become. They want to have worldliness and their Bible too. The Bible condemns worldliness. To have such little respect and honor for Jesus than to call Him their “home boy” is plain evidence of that person’s sinful state. God is Holy!
Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. James 4:4
I don’t know what’s next from this childish management. I filled out that questionnaire when I was fairly new on the job. Now that I know about their games, I’m reluctant to fill out their forms. A few weeks ago they wanted us to fill out a sheet with a list of emotion words on it. It said to circle the words that describe you. It seemed to me to be some kind of a psychological evaluation. It had nothing to do with performing the job. I refused to fill it out. I think they heard me tell a co-worker that I wouldn’t fill it out because one of the leads brought one that a Christian had filled out and held it in front of my face and asked me if I had mine? I guess she thought that if that person filled hers out then I would fill mine out too. I told her it was at home. It is around here somewhere. I didn’t trash it, but I have no intention of filling it out. I think they would like to get rid of me because It seems like I always rain on their little parade. When they are laughing and playing games, I’m either doing my job or sitting quietly reading my Bible or a Christian book. Fortunately, the owner of the company is mature and as far as I can tell a true Christian. They would have to go to him to get me fired.
I wonder if it is like this at other places of employment. We’re all supposed to be one harmonious team and think alike. I think it’s the spirit of “one world-ism”, or globalism. I don’t mind being part of a team, but it depends on what that team is and what it represents.
I’ve come to the conclusion that I will never be happy working among the wicked. It’s like Lot from the Bible living among the wicked in Sodom and Gomorrah.
And [God] delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked: (For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds) 2 Peter 2:7-8
I get tired of their cussing using the “F” word and other profanity (with lip and nose rings hanging), and I’m tired of listening to them talk about their lives of fornication & living together (shacked up) with someone who’s not their spouse.
A couple years ago, I was blessed to work at home for a short while. I’m now working on a plan to work at home again. This time I mean it to be permanent. Wow, Lord let it be so! Maybe by Summer I’ll be working at home & not having to deal with the wicked, their office politics, and their silly games. Also, I will make more money and will not have to pay for high priced gas to get to work. Praise God, Let it be so!!
Ending notes: I said I don’t know what’s next for the silly management. Well, St. Patrick’s Day is coming up so, I guess that will be it. I’ve heard some of them talking about drinking green beer and walking around acting a fool. Oh, yes “Easter” is coming up too. I bet some of the “Christians” will be talking about bunnies and eggs, which have nothing to do with Jesus Christ. Oh well, I’ll be posting on that soon.
Praise God! Spring is almost here. I’m so ready. Daffodils are a sign of Spring. The picture posted above is of some of my Daffodils and Grape Hyacinths from last year. So far, only the stems have sprung up, but I’m patiently waiting for them to make their appearance for 2008.
The Lord is so wonderful. I never realized how vast the plant kingdom is until a few years ago. It wasn’t until after I bought my house that I seriously became interested in gardening, etc. I started getting catalogs and buying books. There are hundreds and hundreds of different flowers. I find it hard to understand that people actually deny that God created life and that with such beauty and variety.
Can you imagine how beautiful heaven is?! Wow. This earth is dull in comparison. Come, Lord Jesus!
Recently while browsing around on “You Tube” looking for anything of Christian interest I found this music video of a group I had never heard of. I watched the video and loved it. The name of the group is “Fruit Of The Spirit”. It is composed of four black, beautiful, young ladies. The name of the song is “That’s Who I Be”. It has a great tune and I relate to the lyrics very much.
I downloaded the video. I like the song so much that I find myself playing it a lot. I don’t know their names or if the group is still around but I’m glad there are young ladies like these testifying of the Lord Jesus Christ in song. I hope they’re living the life as well as singing the song.
Like they sing in the song, I’m peculiar and sometimes people look at me like I’m crazy too. I am a blood-bought, baptized, born again Christian and in Him I have my being. That’s who I be!!!
Thanks to the young ladies & the people responsible for sharing it. I love your song.
God bless you!
I’m sorry the actual video couldn’t be embedded to play in my post. You have to click the link and go to the web page to view it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5Q2ElNlDHM
When I was in school “Black History Month” was not something that I was taught or spoke of. I’m not that old, I think it’s just that the small schools I went to didn’t have it. I guess nobody ever thought about it. However, I do remember when the television movie series “Roots” was aired. People were naming their children “Kizzy” and “Kunta Kenta”.
I was recently given a DVD set of the “Roots” movie series as a gift. I thought it was an odd thing to get it as a Christmas present, but I received it with love and appreciation. While watching the DVDs, I wondered how it was even completed because of the “N” word being used over and over and the cruelty shown. Too many people in today’s social climate would be offended to the point of censoring the movie. Indeed, I hated hearing it too, but it is acurate history and we need to see and hear the ugly truth. It helps us to see the evil and wrong that was done so that we and future generations don’t repeat it.
Shortly after watching “Roots”, I saw a couple of DVDs advertised by a Christian ministry and decided to order them. One was about the life of George Washington Carver who was a Christian and black scientist who discovered hundreds of ways to use the peanut. The other DVD was about the life of Josiah Henson, a slave who escaped with his family to Canada and built a community there to help ex-slaves to read, write, learn job skills and start a new life in freedom. Both of these men were born in slavery and endured much cruelty and injustice because of their race yet they loved God so much. George Washington Carver loved all people, black and white. He gave God the credit and glory for his discoveries. Josiah Henson was a loyal man to cruel “masters” and even though he couldn’t read nor write, he was a preacher of the Gospel. He also went back and helped others to escape slavery through the Underground Railroad.
As I watched these DVDs I found myself wiping tears many times. These men loved Jesus through all of their hardships. Josiah Henson is called the “Real Uncle Tom”. The character in the book written by Harriett Beecher Stowe, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was based on his life. The phrase “Uncle Tom” is a derogatory one. A black person calls another black person that name if they believe him to betray his race. The DVD showed that the book is actually a good book that showed the ugly truth, cruelty and evil of slavery. The author wanted it to open the eyes of the American people to what was happening and to put an end to it. After the book was published people started doing drama, skits, and plays using the name Uncle Tom and misrepresenting the character. At that time there were no copyright laws for Harriett Beecher Stowe to protect her work so anyone could misuse the names and characters in her book.
I wanted to read the book. Several years ago I downloaded the ebook, but I deleted it because at the very beginning of the book, it starts right off with the “N” word being used over and over again. However offensive I wanted to read the book now. I found a free ebook and downloaded it again.
Right now I’m about half way finished reading the book. I’m glad I decided to read it. Looking beyond the “N” word and the cruelty of the characters there is some value. As, I said before, the truth is ugly. It’s very ugly. Now, I have such a respect for my black ancestors who endured so much cruelty, pain and suffering. I respect the men and women who worked their lives away under cruel overseers. I respect the men and women who were looked down on and treated like cattle. I respect the men and women who couldn’t dare even look a white person in the eye because it was against the law. I respect the men and women who were beaten and whipped like dogs for the slightest little offense. I respect those who were separated from their husbands, wives, and children. I respect the women whose babies were taken from them to be sold and never seen again. I respect the women who were repeatedly raped by evil and wicked men. It’s awesome that yet through all of this, many victims of this cruelty were Christians. They loved God even under those conditions.
Slavery is still affecting us. Such deep sin has a spiritual side to it. Perhaps it is still affecting the family life. Black husbands and fathers were sold away from the wife and children on one plantation then was forced to mate with or marry another woman and have children on another plantation. These demons and spirits of fornication still plague us.
There were many so-called Christians who participated in slavery, that’s what “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” is about. It shows the hypocrisy in these “Christians”. It also shows the hypocrisy in “America”. It was supposed to be the land of the free and boasted that all men were created equal, but they enslaved other human beings.
While reading the book, I find myself wiping more tears. It was said that this book helped to start the Civil War by awakening the people’s conscious to the evils of slavery. It is potent. I suppose it was very influential when it was first published because slavery was in full swing at the time.
It does us good to go back and look at history, even the ugly parts. It helps us to know where people went wrong or right. I helps us to learn from the mistakes and lessons of others. We gain a respect of what others accomplished in great hardship. Even in such terrible suffering, people found and trusted in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. That shows how powerful He is! He is able to help us endure everything! He will wipe away every tear and right every wrong!
Valentines Day is coming up at the end of this week. Yet another worldly, commercialized holiday that Christians participate in; another reason to act childish and spend money you don’t have. I read about a catholic bishop or priest who was martyred hundreds of years ago and Valentines’ Day started out as a day to honor him. It had nothing to do with romantic love, giving flowers, jewelry, candy or children trading cards.
Earlier this week at work each employee was given a white paper bag to “decorate” with construction paper, color markers, stickers, etc. How foolish for adults to be acting like children in kindergarten. I work with 20, 30, 40, and some 50 year olds. When I declined to participate in this I received strange looks even from the so-called Christians there. One of them told me she was going to “put Jesus” in this. I guess she is going to bring everyone a valentine card with Jesus’ name on it. I seriously don’t think it will do any good with that bunch. It’s like casting pearls before swine because these people already know about Jesus. They live with boyfriends, fornicate & proudly talk about it. They will see the Christian participating in the childish games with them, take the card & then toss it.
The apostle Paul says that when he became a man, he put away childish things. I have nothing against Valentines Day per say, but husbands & wives should show love for one another everyday & children should be kind and giving to each other everyday.
True Love is described in 1 Corinthians 13.
(Love) Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Charity never faileth
True Love was lived out in the life of Jesus Christ, Lord and Saviour.
… thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation. Revelation 5:9
The Lord Jesus Christ dying for us, reconciling us to the Father, now that’s L-O-V-E!!!
Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. James 5:7, 9
Be encouraged sisters and brothers in Christ, be steadfast, strengthen your hearts. Jesus is waiting for the remaining precious souls that will accept Him. Jesus IS coming back. Never doubt it.
No more dial-up except for backup (if needed).
