Not your Grandmother's Democratic party...

It's official...the DNC, Democratic National Convention, has put homosexual marriage on their official party platform. So, there's a challenge to all you "Christians" out there. I mean it...the Bible is clear on this lifestyle and sin, and this political party is picking the side of the Devil.

So to make my point in the title...I realize there is a lot of history in politics. I realize that some people praise FDR for his "help" back in the day. I assume his intentions were genuine, but probably didn't have the forsight to realize the slippery slope of government dependence that would follow for decades. But, politics have changed...party platforms have changed.

For homosexual marriage to be a party platform, that's ridiculous. So, just be aware when you go to vote. In no way am I saying that Republicans are saints...so don't misunderstand me. BUT, what I will say is this...they haven't literally sided with what the Bible calls sin. Oh, and if homosexual marriage wasn't enough...don't forget your current President has gone to battle for the largest murderer of babies in our country...Planned Parenthood. Yeah, what a classy guy...not your Grandmother's Democratic party. People back then wouldn't have stood for this crap.

You better start praying people...this world is slipping away. On that note...I am so thankful that although this world is ugly, corrupt, and sinful...we have a Savior. He only requires one thing, for you to commit to Him...put your faith and trust in Him...and repent of your sins. Only then, when you come with a pure, repentent heart...and ask God to cleanse and forgive you, can you be saved. I pray you do that today...because we can't put any faith and trust in what this world has to offer.

Why bad things happen...

Why does God allow bad things to happen to innocent people?

This is such an age old question, that is so complex. I have heard some excellent commentary on it lately...the foundation is this:

We (humans) are innately sinful...we are born with a sin nature (Thank you Adam and Eve for the fall of man). It doesn't matter how "good" we are here on Earth, the only one we are to compare ourselves with is Christ...who was perfect. Next to him, we don't even begin to stack up to His perfection.
The hard reality is, we all deserve death...and we all will die in our physical bodies. BUT, we don't have to die spiritually...that is our option. Literally, either we accept Christ as our redeemer and savior...and have eternal life, OR we die not only a physical death...we die a spiritual death too.

So...we are born evil; only Christ can redeem us.

Then, you have the aspect that God gave us free will...basically, we have a choice between Him or the world. Think of it this way...say you are dating someone and you really want them to say those magic words, "I love you." Does it mean more if they truly feel that way and say those words out of love, OR if you tell them, "Tell me you love me right now." Hmmmm...it doesn't mean as much if you force them and demand it from them...get my point?
God wants us to choose Him...He gave us the option, the ability, to choose Him. He doesn't force us into obeying him...we do it because we love Him. So, that's where free will comes in...God doesn't force us to choose Him.

So, what happens when people make their choice...and they choose the world? Let's be honest...
If you don't choose Christ, then you choose the world. If you don't choose Christ, then you don't have the Holy Spirit (whom the Bible calls counselor) to go before you, to help make wise choices that will glorify God. The fruits of the Spirit are talked about in Galations 5...and that is what we are given when we have the Spirit.

At the end of the day...we are sinful human beings...who need a Savior and Redeemer. Bad things happen because EVIL exists...and because God gave us free will. Sure, God allows certain things to occur...that is the hard part to understand. Just re-read Job from the Old Testament...
Bad things happen because evil exists...although God has the power and authority to demand anything He wishes...he also gives us what we ask for. In our culture today, many people do not ask to be apart of Christ and his teachings...they reject him, therefore they play for the evil team. That's why bad things happen...people don't want anything to do with God while on this Earth, but they want everything to do with him afterward.

Finally, we live on Earth...not heaven. Bad things happen because our world has evil present...
heaven does not. Life can be hard...but it is temporary. Heaven and Hell are eternal...
where are you going to spend eternity?

Blacks and Obama

http://caapusa.org/

This is what gives me hope in more ways than one...The Coalition of African-American Pastors.
These men have made a stand for Christ and His teachings in the Bible (in regards to President Obama's homosexual activism and attempts to redefine marriage). These men have sent our press releases against our current Administrations stance on homosexual marriage...
living in a city like Memphis (one of the biggest key cities in the Civil Rights movement, where MLK was assassinated, and where racial tension is still evident) this gives me hope. In a city and culture where the majority of African-Americans voted on skin color, and bought into the hype of Obama years ago...many (white and black) have realized that Obama is not our Lord and Savior. Many people, regardless of race, are starting to realize that this man is legislating and attempting to legalize many things that are anti-Biblical.

Homosexuality is clear in the Bible. It is a sin...as many other things are. The difference with homosexuality, is that there is legislation and attempts to normalize it. We have to take a stand, not based on feelings and our homosexual friends/family, but on the Bible and what Christ stated in it.
The Bible is the foundation of ALL creation...our God is loving, but He is also just. He loves us, but he will condemn us and turn his back on us if we do not come to him. It is as simple as that...
either your love and stand for Christ, or you don't...

These men have made a big, public choice to stand...and I applaud them.
And on that note, I think Obama is in for a rude awakening this November election. Many people are convicted on Biblical issues like abortion and homosexuality...and Obama has chosen the wrong side on both of those Biblical issues.

Christianity vs Communism

Communism...taking what belongs to others, and giving it away. "What's yours is mine" mentality.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communism

Our President hands down subscribes to this ideology...which is anti-American. I don't say that for shock value, but I mean it...he has been dividing our country for years now on the basis of victimization and envy. Have you actually heard him or seen him address unemployment, the economy? NOPE...all he talks about is taxing the rich because they have more money.

Here's the reality...who cares about the wealthy? It is their money...not the governments. If people who have been blessed with much want to give their money away, that is their right to give it away. BUT, it is not the government's responsibility to take it.

That's where the difference with Christianity comes in...Obviously Christianity is based on following Christ and His teachings (to be a follower you have to become a bond-servant to Christ...He is the only one that can save us) That being said, when you choose to follow Christ and his Biblical teachings, you begin to realize that EVERYTHING you have been given and EVERYTHING that you have, belongs to God. It is your and God's to give away...it's the "What's mine is yours" mentality.

So there in lies the difference...Obama's mentality which is a variation of Communism, "What's yours is mine." He will use power, class envy, victimization, and division to make this happen. If you are rolling your eyes at this...then all I ask is for you to listen to his speeches and his words with an open mind. He has divided our country, as opposed to uniting it.
Christianiy opposition to Communism is, "What's mine is yours." That is the choice that us individual Christians make...it is not the government's responsibility to make the decision for us.

Last but not least...we have to get this ideology out of Washington. Become informed...and don't be deceived by our current President. His ways truly are anti-biblical...and that's a scary fact.