God's Love Letter to You

I want my readers to know that this is the truth about our Father's love for you.
He is the perfect Father. He is your Provider and He meets all of your needs.
He is your Comforter, your Protector, your Guide.

If you have not received Him, do it today.  We come to the Father through His Son Jesus.
He is waiting for you.

Will you be His child?

Christian Counsel

Are you feeling alone, discouraged or maybe you have just felt sad for too long and feel that you may need to speak with someone about it? We believe it's important to seek out Christian counseling, especially if you're a Christian. We believe the answers are in the word of God and Christian counseling can help point you in the right direction.

Here is a link to an online Christian counseling group. We have not used them and cannot guarantee your results, but thought it was important to share the information with our followers. 

https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=BHvaluebase&utm_content=river&gor=home_start_t

God tells us not to be afraid or discouraged. He has given us His word, which brings us comfort and love. We care for you and your life matters! You are important to us and to God. 

If you are in immediate need or are feeling suicidal, please call 911 and ask for help. 

MercyMe - Greater (Official Lyric Video)

He's greater!!

He calls me redeemed!

Would you attend a 'gay wedding?"

A question for you.  Would you attend the wedding of a friend who says he is gay?

I have thought about this topic over and over and prayed about it. God tells us to LOVE our neighbor, right? God tells us to treat others the way we ourselves would want to be treated, right? God tells us that we shouldn't judge, right?

So, why is this such a tough question?  Whether or not to attend a gay wedding?

First, we should define the word 'marriage.' If you believe the Bible is true, then it follows that you should believe a 'marriage,' by God's definition, is between a man and a woman,  Not a man and a man, or a woman and a woman, or a child and a parent, etc.  (see Romans 1:26, 27 specifically, but you should read Romans 1 in its context)

(Although if you read below, Merriam Webster has caved to what is now 'legal' in some states/countries, rather than holding to the TRUTH)
The text below is taken from www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marriage/

Usage of marriage

The definition of the word marriage—or, more accurately, the understanding of what the institution of marriage properly consists of—continues to be highly controversial. This is not an issue to be resolved by dictionaries. Ultimately, the controversy involves cultural traditions, religious beliefs, legal rulings, and ideas about fairness and basic human rights. The principal point of dispute has to do with marriage between two people of the same sex, often referred to as same-sex marriage or gay marriage. Same-sex marriages are now recognized by law in a growing number of countries and were legally validated throughout the U.S. by the Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015. In many other parts of the world, marriage continues to be allowed only between men and women. The definition of marriage shown here is intentionally broad enough to encompass the different types of marriage that are currently recognized in varying cultures, places, religions, and systems of law.

 The legality of a matter has no bearing on whether something is right, true and moral. Abortion is legal, but that certainly does not make it right or moral. Our modern day society is taking words and phrases and trying to change them into what they would like them to mean, rather than what they truly mean. I hope we are all intelligent enough to see what is happening. Basically, if your sin doesn't fit within the context of a word or phrase, then you must change the word or phrase to fit your sin. This is a shameful practice that needs to be condemned.

That's why the whole 'gay marriage' phrase hit the fan with most Christians. There can be nothing homosexual,  perverse, or twisted about 'marriage.' Marriage cannot be between two pigs- or a goat and a man. Marriage is..at its core...a heterosexual union between one man and one woman. There is nothing or nobody who can change that fact.  But on they try.

Now, don't get me wrong. I'm all for every person deciding what kind of life they choose to live, but don't try to steal time-tested, God-ordained institutions and make them into what they are NOT. If a person wants to live a gay/lesbian lifestyle, that is his or her choice. If you want to partner up for a lengthy period of time...fine. But, don't call it a marriage. A civil union or civil partnership is what you should call it. I am all for people having the benefits they should have in life, i.e. medical and life insurance, etc.  A 'civil union' contract should allow that to happen.

I came across an article that I thought was very adept at addressing this issue.

Click here to read the online article

As Christians, we cannot allow ourselves to "go with the flow" of the world.  We have been set apart, separated to God- to bring glory to Him, and to bring as many others with us as we can. God bless you for taking the time to read this. I hope it brings clarity.

God's Righteousness, Not Self-Righteousness-by Conformity to His Death

This is David's newest (and very powerful) booklet. It is available to purchase at the top right (make your choice and click the yellow Buy Now button). It contains 30 power-packed pages and the size is 3.5"X 5" You can order just one, five or ten copies.  

If you have any confusion regarding the topic of righteousness, this little booklet will set you on the right course. It is only 30 pages in length, so it's a quick read, but very concise and to the heart of what it means to be righteous; more accurately, to be the righteousness of God. I would urge you to order your copy (or copies) today. Easy to carry in your pocket or purse. You will be blessed!

Real Love - Two Minute Message

What is Real Love?

It's beyond anything we have thought it was. Real Love is God's kind of love.
If you are looking for a mate with which to travel through life, ask God to bring that
person to you. Don't go about "looking" for that one special person.
He knows who is right for you! Go to Him; seek Him, especially in this area of your life.
He won't disappoint you...I promise you that.  Watch the video for more info on this topic.

(Disclaimer: this is not my material below. It was taken from youtube.com

Kari Jobe - The More I Seek You w/lyrics

Seek Him...and He will be found by you.

Compelled to Tell

As believers, we have a responsibility to share what we know regarding salvation.

If somebody wins the lottery, she is not going to be silent about it...she is going to shout it from the housetops, most likely! She would have a tough time holding in the joy that she feels as that moment. She just received "good news", especially if she had overdue bills, a house in forclosure, and was in need of some cash.

In the same vein, we as believers have the BEST news possible; that our sins are forever forgiven, we have new LIFE in Christ, we have a heavenly home to go home to one day, we have access by our faith to healing, deliverance, comfort, acceptance, provision, love beyond measure, PEACE, did I say unconditional LOVE? We have so much in Christ!

In this time coming up to the Celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus, let's remind ourselves of how much we have to be thankful for. We were once dead in our trespasses and sins; Jesus came and gave us LIFE. Life eternal. Life to live forever with Him. And that life starts here and now.
We are so blessed!

If you haven't yet found LIFE in Christ, 

you can pray the following prayer and receive Him today.

God, I realize my need for you today. 

I know that I can't do it. 

I can't be in charge of my own life. 

I want to make the great exchange with you. 

My life for Your life. 

Jesus, I know that you came as a Man to redeem me; to save me.

You died on the cross, forever removing my sin. 

You were raised from the dead to give me new life

and You are now seated at the right hand of God.  

Come in Holy Spirit and live in me. 

Take my life. I know I'll never be the same. 

Thank you for saving me!

Thank you for loving me!