Author: Faith

“ And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.”-Jeremiah 29:13

“A little science estranges men from God, but much science leads them back to Him.”- Louis Pasteur

This is so true.  Think about it, we don’t treat breast cancer the way we did 100 years ago, because thanks to science, we have better treatments now

The pro-life movement has grown by leaps and bounds, in part, because science developed the ultrasound test and now we can actually see the baby!

We have lights in our houses because a scientist built a “high resistance, incandescent electric light.”.

Science never stops researching and never stops looking for solutions!

So to say Christians do not believe in science is just a lie!  However, there are many difference scientists to choose from. 

Some scientists say that the world was created millions of years ago.  Some scientists say that the world was, basically, created by accident.  And there is no God.  Some scientists say we do not need to research it further.  Which seems odd because scientists are always researching further.

Some scientists have researched it further and say the world had to be created by God. They say the world’s creation was no accident. They say the methods we use to measure how old the world is, are incorrect.  For example, some scientists say that the methods we use for carbon dating are not accurate beyond 50 years!

As for evolution.  We know that things evolve.  For example, many dogs have heavier coats in colder climates.  They adjust to the climate they are in.  In the winter, many dogs grow a heavier coat, which keeps them warmer.  What a wonderful Gift God has given!  There is no conflict between evolution and God, when evolution is used correctly.

God and science are not in conflict.  God gave us brains to use.  Many scientists have used their brains to create the solutions that we need.  For example, medical treatments, electricity, vaccines…But God did not give them those brains so they could try to disprove His existence.

As Christians, we know that God is Real and we love Him!  If the scientists who do not believe in God keep researching with an open mind, they will find this to be true as well.

Please Pray for them ?

“Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.” –  Exodus 20:7

“Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.” -Ezekiel 33:9

This sin is committed so often, it’s easy to become “used to it”.  But it is a Serious Sin.  Sadly, we hear God’s Name used in vain often.  By a person, in a song, in a movie…As Christians, we are obligated to confront Sin.  We may not do it perfectly, but we need to do it.  For our sake and the sake of the person using it!

There are many ways to confront the use of God’s Name in a swear word.  One is that we can simply give the person a “look”.  You know the kind I mean, lol.  They will often stop and apologize right then.  If that doesn’t work, we can simply say kindly, “there’s no need for that”.  And there is no need, after all there are plenty of other swear words.

If we hear it in a movie, we can simply edit Wikipedia that it is used in that movie!  Unfortunately, they will probably edit that comment out!  Another way is to forward that particular movie review on social media with a comment warning watchers that the movie uses God’s Name in vain.

Our Father created us and He loves us.  That we treat Him with Respect is the very least He deserves.  And let’s face it, He does so much for us, we can at least do this!

There is a song by Casting Crowns, “Love Moved First”.  Jesus loved us first!  Before we were even born!  Sometimes I feel my heart just bursting with Joy at His love for us.  And of course we love Him back, how could we not?  He has, and always will, love us.

And Jesus loves us unconditionally?  Who really does that?  Think about it.  Everyone that loves us here on earth, let’s face it, loves us somewhat conditionally.  We don’t have to be perfect, but there is a minimum, lol.  But not with Jesus, He loves us wherever we are ?

And who is with us always? Jesus goes before us, with us, always!

Thank you Jesus!

We all get tired sometimes.  Feel weaker than the mission that lies in front of us.  Not up to the task…

It’s just part of life here on earth.

But Psalm 84: 5-8 it tells us that God will grant us the strength we seek:

“Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them. Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also filleth the pools. They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God.  O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.”-Psalm 84:5-8

“They go from strength to strength”.  Isn’t that what we all need in this life?  We all have tasks we must accomplish, strongholds we must tear down, missions we must accomplish.  But although sometimes we are ready and able to accomplish these, sometime we need Jesus’ help.  Because sometimes just looking at what lies ahead, leaves us tired.

But we can ask “Jesus to carry us today so we can rest”–Matt Hammitt. ?

“Do not keep silent, O God!  Do not hold Your peace,
And do not be still, O God!  For behold, Your enemies make a ^[]tumult;
And those who hate You have ^[]lifted up their head. “

“They have taken crafty counsel against Your people,
And consulted together against Your sheltered ones.  They have said, “Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation, That the name of Israel may be remembered no more.” -Psalm 83:1-4

“Crafty counsel” indeed!  America can only be destroyed from the inside.  And that is happening right now.  But as my Pastor once said, “Prayer Changes Things”  ?

Ezekiel 33 begins with the story of a “watchman” on the wall, who blows his trumpet to warn the people of the trouble coming. If the people listen and heed the warning, they survive. But if they do not, than they do not survive.

The same is true with God. We can either heed God’s MANY warnings and be Saved, or we can refuse to heed God’s warning – and not be Saved.

God also commands us to warn our brothers and sisters. Perhaps they will not listen, but by heeding God’s Command, we are Saved 🙂

God takes “no pleasure” when one of His children, who He loves so much, refuses to heed His warning. (Verse Ezekiel 33:11). But God is also as Just as He is Merciful.

“¹¹ Say to them, ‘As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! Why will you die, people of Israel” – Ezekiel 33:11

Heed God’s warning today. Ask Christ to be your Savior now, while there is still time 🙂

“Oh My God, I believe, I adore, I hope, and I love you. And I beg pardon for all those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope, and do not love you.” – Angel of Fatima.

One of my favorite prayers, this prayer is short enough to say through out the day 🙂

There are so many stories about Fatima, but here is one in Lucia, Servant of God’s, own words:

“The apparitions and miracles that occurred at Fatima, Portugal in 1916 and 1917 rocked the country at the time and the rest of the world soon after. Let us look back on the events of Fatima — in Servant of God Lucia dos Santos’ own words.” Use this link to read the rest: In Servant of God Lucia’s Own Words 🙂

And Have Hope 🙂

“What if Jesus was asking His followers to value things differently?  Not just things, such as our possessions, but our children, our egos, our health, our bodies, looks and abilities, our reputations, our intellects, memories and accomplishments?  Matthew’s Gospel today tells us that true followers of Jesus have radically different orientation to our earthly, embodied experience.  That which we think of as our is not ours, but gifts for use in the span of a lifetime.” -Author Unknown

With inflation growing by leaps and bounds (“Groceries up 12%, Gas up 60%, Electricity up 14%, Rent up 5.8%…”), it’s important that we remember the above message.  We will all  need to share with those in need, no matter how much or little we have.  God’s Gifts are a Trust.  A Trust that we will use the Gifts He has so kindly given to us – as He would.

And so that always needs to be our first question when deciding how to allocate God’s resources, “What would Jesus do?”

Difficult days are ahead, we need to Pray and Prepare now.  Be Ready.