Rend the Veil

10/22/2024

Ken Ham
Part 2 of 2

Christians who believe in millions of years are supporting naturalism (atheism)!

The idea of millions of years is based on naturalism.

To add millions of years to the Bible is to add a belief based on a pagan religion to the Bible.

Yesterday, I posted about what I call the “Genesis 3 attack”—“Did God really say?” How does that attack manifest itself in our era of history?

I have found no matter where I traveled throughout the world, in this era (that I believe began in the late 1700s–early 1800s), when people hear those like me teaching God’s Word, the gospel, and biblical Christianity, many scoff by saying that science in our day has proven the Bible is not true. They will bring up topics like fossils, evolution, geological dating methods, the age of the universe and earth, millions of years, ape-men, and much more to claim the Bible has been discredited.

They will also ask questions like:

How did Noah fit all the animals on the ark? Where did the “races” come from if we all go back to Adam and Eve? Don’t dinosaurs disprove the Bible? And many more.

The idea of millions of years primarily came out of atheism of the 1800s when secularists attempted to explain the fossil record without the supernatural (rejecting God’s Word and the account of the flood) and claimed the fossil layers were laid down slowly over millions of years.

Sadly, certain church leaders then adopted the millions of years and attempted to force them into the Scriptures by inventing the gap theory, day age theory, and other compromise positions. Darwin took the belief in millions of years and applied it to biology to promote his ideas of biological and subsequently anthropological evolution.

Then certain church leaders took Darwin’s ideas and added them to Scripture inventing other compromise positions such as theistic evolution, progressive creation, and framework hypothesis just to name a few.

When secularists popularized the big bang idea for the origin of the universe (an idea based in naturalism), certain church leaders added that to Scripture and claimed God used the big bang. All such positions have one thing in common, trying to fit millions of years and man’s evolutionary views into Scripture.

While there are many problems as a result of such compromised positions, a major one is that by adopting such positions, they are placing man’s word in authority over God’s Word. Such compromises unlock a door, a slippery slope of taking man’s ideas and reinterpreting God’s Word.

Consider this: when church leaders tell generations that one can use man’s ideas of millions of years to reinterpret God’s Word, then why shouldn’t they use man’s ideas about marriage and gender to reinterpret God’s Word?

Compromise begats more compromise!

We must reject the Genesis 3 attack of our day and stand boldly on the authority of God’s Word in all areas.

10/22/2024

Ken Ham
Part 1 of 2

The attack will always be on the authority of the Word.

That was the first attack.

Satan (the devil) is the father of lies. The first attack he made on humanity was when he tempted Adam and Eve by saying, “Did God actually say?” His first attack was on the authority of the Word of God, to get Adam and Eve to doubt God’s Word so that doubt would lead to unbelief. It was an attack on the authority of the Word of God.

Now, we are warned in the New Testament (2 Corinthians 11:3) that the devil will use the same attack on us that he used on Eve to get us to not believe the things of God. In other words, the attack will be on the authority of God’s Word.

“But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ” (2 Corinthians 11:3).

I call this the Genesis 3 attack. We are warned the devil will use this type of attack to get people to doubt God’s Word, knowing doubt leads not to believe God’s Word.

The attack is always the same—an attack on God’s Word. But it manifests itself in different ways in different eras. The devil doesn’t conduct the attack the same way over time.

Are you watching out for the “Genesis 3 attack” of our day? More on that tomorrow.

10/17/2024

Do the One Thing
Acts 5:20-21a

"Go, stand in the temple courts," he said, "and tell the people the full message of this new life." At daybreak they entered the temple courts, as they had been told, and began to teach the people.

Thoughts for Today:
Peter and John had been thrown in jail by the high priest and his associates, but an angel of the Lord had rescued them and said, "Go stand in the temple courts and tell people the full message of this new life." When we are given a God directive He is constantly at work with us and ahead of us cutting a path through the wilderness of the task He has given us. So much so, all we have to do is stay on that path for things to work out perfectly. Unfortunately, we have a tendency to get distracted and stray off course. Sometimes that's in the form of doing things our own way versus God's way, other times it's allowing other people or problems to distract us, and sometimes it's fear. The Apostles have given us a clear example of how to avoid straying off course -- do as you are told.

Verse 21 tells us how the apostles followed God's direction, "At daybreak they entered the temple courts, as they had been told, and began to teach the people." They didn't swing by Starbucks, drop off the dry cleaning on the way, or get the car washed. Instead "at daybreak" -- first thing in the morning -- they did what they were told. It was their number one priority and the only task on their "to do" list. Single minded focus. When was the last time you had single minded focus?

Our modern society has become scatter brained. It seems the goal is multi-tasking versus accomplishing any one thing. When was the last time you started the day with only one thing to do and the commitment to accomplish that one thing? We've forgotten the value of order and the meaning of obedience. Our God is an orderly God. I'll bet you collapse in bed every night like the rest of us, not at peace with what you've accomplished, but instead restless and unsettled because of all the half finished, uncompleted, or new things needing attention on your list that just have to get done no later than tomorrow. It's frustrating, tiring and completely unnecessary.

Questions to Ponder:
Stress is the sum total of a bunch of unresolved tasks. So the key to stress free living is completing tasks. The problem is differentiating between what is important and unimportant. The best place to start is with the Lord. Take time to read your Bible and pray. Ask the Lord, "What is the most important thing you want me to do today?" When you get your answer, don't get distracted, Every day -- Do the One Thing. Your life will change dramatically.

The Pocket Testament League

09/09/2024

So well written I had to share from LS Estes

The Blessing

"He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper" Psalm 1:3.

Pastor Charlie began teaching through Psalm this morning, so before I headed for church today, I read several Psalms for my time with God.

This is a familiar Psalm, which I recite easily, but today I decided to meditate on particular the blessing God gives to those who obey the opening of this Psalm. "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night" Psalm 1:1,2.

"He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water" A tree planted by water is blessed-- (as in Bob Ross style- a happy little tree). Trees need a lot of water to flourish. Cut a patch from the bark and you can see the sap/water bubble out. God says that the person who sticks themselves into His word and drinks deeply is going to be alive, vibrant, and supple. Reading the Scriptures from one cover to another is like immersing yourself in a river running over its banks, giving nourishment of liquid and nutrients carried in its flowing current.

"Brings forth its fruit in its season" Paul told Timothy to speak the gospel in season and out of season. The person who is rooted in the word of God is going to produce the fruit of the Spirit and will be well versed in speaking the word of God anywhere, anytime with willingness, beauty, grace, and enjoyment. The fruit will be sweet and a joy. The fruit will encourage your sisters and brothers in Christ and will provide an excellent witness to Jesus.

"whose leaf also shall not wither" Leaves need a lot of water to stay healthy and green. As weird as this sounds, picture yourself a leafy tree, growing near a flowing river of clear, clean water. Now whenever people walk by you they're going to enjoy your healthiness. (Who wants to walk by a dead tree?) Because you are in the word of God, you are going to be refreshing to others. You are going to beautify where you are. You are going to be a comfort to a weary person who needs shelter in your shade. You will give rest to anyone who needs to sit and be quiet in your steadfast faith.

"and whatever he does shall prosper" This is not the prosperity belief--this is a truth of God's blessing on the life lived deep in faith in Him. Things will happen in your life that you know will only be God's good hand upon you. You will be in God's will, lead by God, provided for by God, and strengthened by God. Things will happen daily that will make you smile and say, "That was You, God. Thank You."

The blessings of God on your life will be your witness that God is with you, and you are His obedient and faithful servant. You will enjoy fellowship with God that others will see. Your sisters and brothers in Christ will rejoice at the blessings, while the unbelievers will be confused and at times, resentful.
"The ungodly are not so, but are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous" Psalm 1:4,5

But the last blessing in this Psalm says "the Lord knows the way of the righteous." That is the end of the faith of God's people---God knows them.

God knows you--get to know Him--Meditate on His word. Study it, but most of all, just read it because of your love for Jesus.

09/04/2024

Waiting on the Spirit
Acts 1:23-26

So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. Then they prayed, "Lord, you know everyone's heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs." Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.

Thoughts for Today:
In Acts 1: 4-5 Jesus tells the disciples to remain in Jerusalem and wait for the Holy Spirit. He goes on to tell them they will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon them, and they will be His witnesses to the ends of the earth.

While the disciples were waiting on the Spirit, Peter stood up and suggested the 12th Apostle position should be filled. Personally, I think this was a mistake on his part. "Wait a minute," you say, "Didn't you just point out the positive attributes of Peter's leadership?" Yes I did, however, I believe God intended the 12th Apostle to be Paul. Matthias (the one chosen by the Apostles) is never mentioned again. Yet we all know the tremendous influence of Paul in the New Testament.

Think about how comical this must appear from the Lord's perspective. The apostles (led by Peter) decide the 12th position is empty and therefore it needs to be filled (appropriately reasoned). The only problem is - it is they who chose the two men; cast lots; then declare it must be the Lord's will. Clearly, the Lord had a different man in mind that wasn't offered as an option. How often are we guilty of asking the Lord, "Should I go here or there?" What if the Lord's intent for my life is neither of those two choices? So what's my point? My main point is: When the Lord tells you to wait, you should wait on all decisions, not just the major ones. My secondary point is: No matter how badly we mess up when we're trying to "help" the Lord, He is always in control.

Questions to Ponder:
What thing have you messed up recently by rushing a decision and either not consulting the Lord or not waiting? How would your decision have changed had you been more patient?

Even if you are suffering from the consequences of bad decisions, know that the Lord will never turn away from His decision to love you forever.

09/03/2024

Heavenly Father,

As we take a moment to rest from our labors on this Labor Day, we come to you with grateful hearts. We thank you for the gift of work, for the opportunity to use our skills and talents to provide for ourselves and our loved ones.

We ask that you bless all workers, from the most mundane to the most prestigious, from the paid to the unpaid. May their labor be a source of dignity and purpose, and may they find joy and fulfillment in their work.

We pray for those who are struggling to find employment, for those who are overworked and underpaid, and for those who are marginalized and oppressed. May your justice and mercy flow like a river, bringing hope and relief to all.

As we enjoy this day of rest, may we remember those who labor tirelessly behind the scenes, often without recognition or reward. May we honor their sacrifices and contributions, and may we strive to create a world where all work is valued and respected.

May our labors be a testament to your glory, O God, and may we always remember that our true rest comes not from a day off, but from trusting in your goodness and grace.

In your name we pray Father, Amen 🙏 💪🏼✝️💙

09/02/2024

Taken Before Their Very Eyes
Acts 1:9-11

After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. "Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven."

Thoughts for Today:
A few years ago a woman was killed in a car accident, leaving motherless two small children. It happened in the middle of the afternoon, they're not quite sure how. She lost control of the car and it crossed into on-coming traffic. She was the only fatality. The parents/grandparents are Christians but have never recovered from this loss. You see it was the second child they lost. Their son had died a few years earlier. Their words that ring in my head are these, "This just shouldn't happen. This is not what a loving God would intend. This is not the natural order of things. A parent should never outlive their children."

The disciples must have been feeling this way as well. Jesus was with them; He was taken away (crucified); He returned and spent 40 more days with them; then "p**f" He was taken from them again. What were they to think? Everything they thought about how things should be or were going to be was shattered again. They must have been incredibly confused.

So what did they do? They stood there staring into the sky trying to make sense of something they were incapable of understanding. Two thousand years later we still don't understand the full significance of that event, despite the fact we have the remaining New Testament to explain it (as well as countless Bible scholars). So how could they possibly understand it in the middle of the experience?

There are times when I stand still (as the apostles were standing), looking into the sky in amazement or shock -- amazed at a miracle, or shocked by some tragic event. Then God sends someone to me (as in these verses) who says to me, "Why do you stand here looking into the sky?" It's time to get moving, it's time to get doing. So where do we go, what do we do? The answer is the last thing Jesus told you to do. For the disciples that was go to Jerusalem and wait there for the Holy Spirit. I can't answer that question for you. When I'm in shock, I can barely answer it for me: What was the last thing Jesus told me to do? But I do know -- that is what I will do. That's why this book is so appropriately named "Acts." It's what the apostles and others who knew Jesus, did with this knowledge -- they did what Jesus told them to do -- and their lives and the world was transformed.

Questions to Ponder:
What about you? Are you still stuck in tragedy? What was the last thing Jesus told you to do? Are you doing it?

Pocket Devotions

08/19/2024

Turning Point with Dr. David Jeremiah

Did you grow up among Christians who said, “Don’t drink, smoke, chew, or go with folks who do”? Lots of churches had “lists” of what to avoid and definitions of worldliness that might include things like playing cards, dancing, and shopping on Sundays. Many churches are more relaxed with their “lists” nowadays, but we mustn’t let the pendulum swing too far in the other direction.

As Christians, we are to walk worthy of the calling we have received. That means we should remember we are followers of Jesus and there are some things we are to avoid, some thoughts we should reject, and some habits we ought to change. They aren’t healthy for us in body, soul, or testimony.

We don’t want to violate our calling or misrepresent our Savior. Instead, we should have our Christlike character on full display. It’s not a matter of legalism but of true spirituality.

Ask the Lord for wisdom in evaluating your habits and knowing how to walk worthy of the calling you have received.

08/19/2024

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08/09/2024

"My feelings of being in the wrong body started when I was a toddler. I hated girl toys and I only wanted to play with boys, I had short hair and dressed myself like a boy. I didn't understand other girls my age so I felt out of place.
When someone would mistake me for a boy I would feel so good, much to the chagrin of my older sister who would quickly correct them and exclaim, "that's my SISTER." At 4 I worked up the courage to ask my mom, "Does God make mistakes, because I think I was supposed to be born a boy?" My mother replied, "No God doesn't ever make mistakes, he made you exactly the way you're supposed to be, a beautiful little girl."
And that was that. I didn't have any more delusions because my mom cleared it up for me right then and there. Don't get me wrong I still didn't like my body and dreaded growing breasts one day, but I didn't have to question if there was something wrong with me. I was allowed time to grow up, and once I hit puberty I not only felt like I was in the right body, but I became a girly girl!
If I was born in our society today I know I would have been "affirmed" by my teachers and started on a cascade of interventions that would have left me infertile, mutilated and without the husband and two beautiful children that I have today.
Our kids don't need to be socially or medically transitioned. They need to be left alone, and they need time to grow up."
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08/01/2024

Christian friends can be DEADLY! Yes, I said it!
Never allow friendships to determine your spiritual decisions in life. For example, what church you go, whether you should get a divorce, or really, how to handle any life changing situations. Somehow, we have started to value our “friends” opinion over the authority of God’s Word on how we are to properly proceed when we face spiritual and life decisions. Can you take advice from a “Godly” friend? Yes you can, but you should always make sure their advice lines up with the Word of God before you let what they say influence you. Most of the time our so called Godly friendships are just friends coming into agreement with our fleshly nature. That agreement from a “Christian” friend makes us feel safe. In reality, what we have done is just found someone to agree with our emotional nature rather than challenging us to follow the Word of God DESPITE how we feel emotionally. Being a Christian, staying planted in a church is about taking up your cross. It is not about what’s easy. It’s not about what’s convenient. It’s about taking up some fleshly inconveniences
for the sake of God’s Word. For the sake of a greater cause. By doing this you will experience REAL blessing in your life. I have seen so many people sabotage themselves right before the biggest spiritual breakthrough of their lives. Things get tough, and instead of praying and seeking the face of God they go out to lunch with a friend. There’s an old saying “Bird’s of a feather flock together.” Every once in awhile take a step back from your friendships and ask yourself. Does this relationship challenge me spiritually or does it feed my emotional and fleshly ego? If your friend never hurts your feelings by telling you what Gods Word says, they are not a Godly friend. Those friends are only good for helping you decide where to eat or what color to paint your nails.

05/29/2024

Friends, being under spiritual attack is part of the normal Christian life. It doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong. It certainly does not mean that God has abandoned you. We practice James 4:7. We put on the full armor of God. We learn. We grow. We rise up. In Christ, we enforce the victory that Jesus has won for us.

1 Peter 5:9 tells us to stand firm and also to know that one - spiritual warfare is happening to believers all over the world and two - that it is a form of suffering.

Jesus, teach us to both recognize the schemes of the evil one and to resist him. By faith we stand firm in your powerful, loving, victorious provision. We ask for faith, more faith and we ask for the spiritual fortitude we need to resist, to not give way, to rise up and exercise the authority you have given us.

Take heart friend. You are not alone and God is for you, with you, in you and more than able.