Greetings
in Jesus!
So January is over and here we are in
February already. I can hardly believe how much has taken
place in just the last 30 days!
First, I just want to thank the Lord
Jesus for those of you who have been keeping this ministry
going through your prayers and support another month. Well,
I've already thanked Him, but I also want to thank you guys
as well. You are special. Really!
Now I know that the tsunami is old news
by now...or is it? I'm sure most all of you know that one of
the signs of the end times described in Matt. 24 mentions
earthquakes in divers places. And as much news that we
received about this from NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX News and just
about , every other mainstream news sources did on this,
they didn't really cover just how big this thing really was
and none of these news sources even mentioned the domino
effect in relation to that 9.0 earthquake. We'll look at
this.
We were also misinformed as to the true
count of deaths.. I believe the last I heard was around
155,000. But even if that were true, it makes the 9-11 event
look pretty small. If you remember, they did not mention the
masses of people missing until more recently. In fact, the
mainstream media seemed to move quickly toward the amazing
stories of a few survivors thus changing the subject.
I believe the mainstream media is
governed by our own government and parts of our government
is governed by a by the same one who governs this world. The
god of this world. Let's not forget that Satan is the god of
this world for a while yet. Hopefully, a short while.
If our secular news sources were allowed
to bring out the more accurate death tolls, it would be
likely that multitudes of people would look at this event in
a much more serious way. If you obtain more accurate
information from Christian sources with more freedom to
speak as on the internet you would learn there were over a
half million killed in Africa alone. This too does not count
the missing.
If the missing were added to the dead in
the nine countries and two continents where this event took
place, the people on this planet might better understand
just how big this event really was.
Now for the domino effect which was not
reported. California received major floods and landslides.
Many other areas have been flooded far beyond any
capabilities to remedy. Many of these flooded areas, because
of the extremely cold conditions that followed have frozen
over leaving homes, cars, livestock etc. frozen in ice. And
then there's the snowfall. It was reported that Reno, Nevada
got nine feet! Meanwhile, here in Colorado, up here in the
high country where I live, where it's suppose to snow big
time, It became T-shirt weather for many days. And of course
you've heard about the east coast where storm after storm
has been hitting so hard. Record breaking weather is
worldwide. But they just don't seem to be reporting on this
are they.
There were a few early reports stating
the Earth was put into a wobble. Now I've known we've been
in an Earth Wobble for years. It just became worse. Even
changing how much daylight time in the day. Scientists
who've been studying the Earth wobble say that about every
5000 , years the Earth goes into a polar axis flip. They say
the , last time this happened was about 5000 years ago. This
just happens to coincide with the time of the flood of Noah.
That's why we find Pacific seashells along the 7000 foot
level of the Grand Canyon. Here in Colorado too. These
seashells have been carbon dated to be about 5000 years old.
If it rained today for 40 days and 40 nights the water would
not cover the whole Earth. Something else had to have
happened during Noah's flood. probably that polar axis flip
which may occur again during the tribulation period.
And here's something else not reported.
One of our nuclear subs not far from the earthquake crashed
into the ocean floor which became an under sea mountain
after it rose over 2000 feet! Many injured, one killed.
Where's ABC, CBS, NBC or the Fox new on this one?
Now I know many Christians are asking the
question: Have we entered into the tribulation yet. Reminds
me of kids in the back seat of a car going on vacation. Are
we there yet? Are we there yet? actually, no. The
tribulation has not yet begun. However, it does appear that
we are experiencing the birth pangs just preceding the
tribulation period.
A glimmer of hope...
First of all, we are told in Scripture
that God hath not appointed us to wrath. (I Thess. 5:9) The
tribulation period is God's wrath being poured out on a
Christ rejecting world. As these major prophetic events
continue to increase, we
have and will continue to see more public teachings within
the Church stating that the Church WILL go into the
tribulation period and (be subject to God's wrath). Not so
due to the afore mentioned Scripture.
Now the following is purely my
speculation concerning the timing the our blessed hope, the
Rapture of the Church. And I could be wrong here but I know
we can always use some hope in these last days.
For so long, much of the Church has been
looking at the hope of the rapture in connection to Israel
becoming a nation. Many looked at the 40 year generation as
mentioned in the Old Testament as the children of Israel
were lost in the wilderness for 40 years also referred to as
(A GENERATION). That 40 years has come and gone. Israel
became a nation on May 14th, 1948. Many also looked at the
completion of the year 2000. This too has come and gone. But
what about this? What about Jerusalem? That cup of trembling
as mentioned in Scripture? Israel regained Jerusalem in
1967. Going by the afore mentioned Scripture of a 40 year
generation, this would bring us to the year 2007. Again, I'm
not setting a date. This is only speculation. And ya know
what? Its okay to do that. Meanwhile, let's bring as' many
people to the Lord as possible. Time is short...
Is
Mormonism Moving Toward a Protestant View of Grace and
Works? Seventy Calls Such a Notion a
"Misconception."
By Bill McKeever
In recent years some Christians have
insisted that the Mormon Church has been slowly abandoning
its heretical roots and coming closer to embracing a more
biblical soteriology. While we would like nothing more than
to see this actually happen, we have been reluctant to
engage in similar optimism. A speech given by Seventy Bruce
Hafen in General Conference in April 2004 confirms our
doubts.
In his talk titled "The
Atonement: All for All," Hafen made it very clear
to his listeners that the LDS Church is not moving towards a
Protestant view of grace and works. Hafen commented on how "some
of our friends can't see how our Atonement beliefs relate to
our beliefs about becoming more like our Heavenly
Father." He went on to say, "Others
mistakenly think our Church is moving toward an
understanding of the relationship between grace and works
that draws on Protestant teachings." Such
"misconceptions," he said, prompted him to
address this topic in his conference message (Ensign
magazine, May 2004, p.97).
Hafen insisted that it was not enough
simply to believe in Christ. Using the story of the Pearl of
Great Price as his proof text, he insisted that for Mormons
to qualify for "such exquisite treasure," they
must "give the way Christ gave -- every drop He
had." While such language sounds pious, the fact of
the matter is I don't know too many people who "give
every drop" on a consistent basis like Christ did.
He continued by stating, "If we
must give all that we have, then our giving almost
everything is not enough. If we almost keep the
commandments, we almost receive the blessings."
(p.98, emphasis his)
If Hafen were discussing personal
sanctification, I wouldn't protest so much. However, to
insist that personal effort and the ability to keep
commandments are the necessary requirement for eternal life
is anathema to the biblical message of grace. I personally
found Hafen's talk intriguing and couldn't but wonder if
Hafen's speech was meant to clarify the LDS Church's
position in light of many comments made by popular BYU
professor Robert Millet, Dr. Millet has written numerous
books on the subject of grace from his personal perspective.
Though I am not yet convinced that he has grasped the
biblical message of grace, Millet has often made comments
that contradict LDS leaders on this subject.
Was Hafen offering a public rebuke? Was
he engaging in damage control? I have no doubt that many
members of the LDS Church have been confused by what appears
to be mixed signals when it comes to obtaining salvation.
Hafen also used his talk to criticize the
Christian view of the fall of man. He insisted that for
centuries, Christianity has been wrong in its belief that "Adam
and Eve's fall was a tragic mistake, which led to the belief
that humankind as an inherently evil nature." The
fall, he said, "was not a disaster."
First of all, I object to Hafen's
stereotype that all Christians believe the fall was "a
mistake or an accident." Certainly it was a mistake
on the part of Adam to sin against God's decree, but I do
not believe for a moment that the fall took God by surprise
or that it was not in His divine plan. Hafen's comment on
man's nature is not out of step with what has been taught by
LDS leaders of the past. On March 23 1862 Brigham Young
said, "Many of us have been taught the doctrine of
total depravity - that man is not naturally Inclined to do
good. I am satisfied that he Is more inclined to do right
than to do wrong. There is a greater power within him to
shun evil and perform good, than to do the opposite"
(Discourses of Brigham Young, p.l8).
Young's position seems to conflict with
the Book of Mormon when it says, "Therefore, as the
soul could never die and the fall had brought upon all
mankind a spiritual death as well as a temporal, that Is,
they were cut off from the presence of the Lord, It was
expedient that mankind should be reclaimed from this
spiritual death. Therefore, as they had become carnal,
sensual, and devilish, by nature, this probationary state
became a state for them to prepare, it became a preparatory
state" (Alma 42:9,10, .emphasis mine).
The
Valentine's Day Ambush
There are, in vague Christian tradition,
at least two martyrs named Valentine (although some students
of such matters theorize that there may have been several
traditions formed about only one man). At any rate, the
"St. Valentine" we now speak of as the patron
saint of lovers was probably several different men, blended
into one image. About him (them?) we know practically
nothing; but this much we do know: he (they) had nothing to
do with the popular observances we know today as Valentine's
Day.
On February 14th. 1929, in an automotive
garage on Clark Street in Chicago, a number of men were
murdered in a gangland takeover. This mass murder by
mobsters in police uniforms has since been known as the
"SL Valentine's Day Massacre." like all such
brutal acts, this was sudden, violent and lasted only a
minute or two. In a similar invasion of territory, the enemy
of our souls (or somebody cunning!) has moved into the life
of the Church, seizing the time resources and allegiance of
Christians. But in this case it wasn't so violent; it was
much more subtle. And it wasn't the work of minutes, it took
place over a period of many centuries. It wasn't a
straightforward assault, with the brutal directness of
submachine guns; it was more of a quiet ambush, followed by
infiltration, and a subtle one at that. Here are the
results, and some of their origins.
The Date for Valentine's Day. The
date February 14th comes down to us from the Roman fertility
rites (Lupercalia), always conducted in mid-February, and
from the belief in medieval Europe that birds mated on
February 14th. This really is where we got the date.
The Establishment of Cupid as the
Spirit and Symbol. Cupid was the pagan sex and fertility
god of Rome; his counterpart in the Greek pantheon was Eros,
the god of lust. That's right. ... I said "Eros."
Cupid. this plump little winged cherub. fired supernatural
arrows of passion into people's hearts, producing
uncontrollable lust and desire. This whole concept has come
down to us directly from Roman and Greek paganism, so Cupid
came in the package, simply the Roman version of the god of
lust the Greeks called "Eros."
It is interesting that his name is merely
the personification of the Latin word (cupido) for desire.
It may also interest you to know that the English work for
inordinate desire, selfish lust or greed is
"cupidity," Same origin. Check it out and think on
it.
The Sending of Greeting Cards. The
exact origin of this custom is uncertain, but it arose in
the late Middle Ages with the sending. of love notes and
related proposals on February 14th, the date being I chosen
because of the belief that birds mated on that day. The
sending of Valentine cards as we now them arose as a popular
custom in this country about 100 years ago with the
establishment of generalized mail service.
To Sum It All Up. All things
considered, the origins and meaning of Valentine's Day
observances may be summed up in this way, every aspect of it
(with the possible exception of the name, which may be the
name of two or more Christian martyrs) is pagan. In the
words of the editors of the encyclopedia Britannica,
"St. Valentine's Day as a lovers" festival, the
choice of a Valentine and the modern development of sending valentine
cards has no relation to (the martyr) or to any incident in
his life. These customs seem rather to be connected either
with the pagan Roman festival of Lupercalia which took place
in the middle of February, or with (traditions of) the
Spring season in general."
So What Do We Do? Exactly what you
do about Valentine's Day activities is, like all othr such
matters, between you and the Lord. But I do urge you to
remember that that loveable, mischievous, chubby little
winged Cupid is a pagan god, nothing more or less; and to
have "the images of their gods" in our homes,
hanging on our bodies in necklaces, bracelets etc. is to
offend our holy God, and to open ourselves to trouble,
hindrance and bondage (DeuL 7:25. 26; et al).
If you want to be free, if you want to
live free, don't touch the unclean thing.
Quotes on Public
vs. Private Correction of Error
"Some think that if one Christian
differs with the writings or public statements of another
[professing] Christian on a point of doctrine, without
rancor or any problem between them as persons, he is wrong
for stating the differences publicly before going privately
to the 'brother' with whom he disagrees. That is a
misconception. First of all, there is no un-reconciled
condition between them; they simply differ. Secondly,
therefore, there is no matter of church discipline involved.
Thirdly, even if this were a matter of discipline, the first
party wrote or spoke publicly -- he put it before the church
or the world; he did not speak privately. For that reason it
is as appropriate for the second to write or speak as
publicly as the first did in refuting what he thinks is a
wrong interpretation of the Scriptures and which, therefore,
he believes may hurt the church if he doesn't (Handbook
of Church Discipline, pp. 34-35)
... many church leaders, though well
intentioned, are feeding ...deadly poison to the Body of
Christ. ... [Religious] leaders should be held accountable
for what they say in books, magazines and pulpit, or on
radio or television. Certainly no one can object if what he
has stated publicly is quoted or questioned publicly. If any
church leader is granted immunity from challenge or
correction, then [the spirit of] the Reformation was in vain
and we are back under the unscriptural authorization of a
Protestant popery. If [ their] teachings are valid and
Biblical, then [they] have nothing to fear from a factual
and Scriptural analysis ...and if [their] precepts are in
fact false and dangerous, then lovers of God and truth will
be grateful when error is exposed"
False doctrine is not the subject of
Matthew 18, but something else entirely and, therefore, does
not come under the instructions Christ gives in that
passage. False doctrine is never a private matter and is
always to be dealt with publicly. In fact, much of the New
Testament was written to publicly correct false teaching
...Paul withstood Peter to his face publicly for his false
.interpretation of the law that caused him not to associate
with Gentile believers (Gal. 2: 11-14). In a day I of mass
media, particularly when denied access to so-called
'Christian' television and radio, the only method of public
correction of false teaching is to write books and to speak
publicly, in order to call the attention of the Body to
errors that affect the whole Body.
Furthermore, what teachers say in books
and on television, etc. is part of a public domain, subject
to review, analysis, and critique of any kind. Anyone who
makes public declarations intended to influence large
audiences through books, radio, television, etc. ought to
know that he is responsible for what he says, and will be
held accountable. No one need ask anyone for permission to
critique anything that has been espoused in a public forum.
It is not necessary to first talk with a writer or speaker
in order to be accurate and fair in critiquing him ...If
members of the Body have erred, then if we love them, we
will correct them.
HELP WANTED...
Prayers for the help really..
Before I had suffered from congested
heart failure a while back I was doing everything myself. I
preferred things this way. Knew everything was getting done
right for the most part. But after my heart problems, I was
humbled and
realized I couldn't do everything myself. So I finally broke
down and hired a girl Friday to help me catch up on things.
Her name was Mia and she was a big help.
Then one day at home, Mia's back went
out. She couldn't come in here or to her other job as well.
I was back to doing everything myself again but things got
behind. She was especially helpful in computer stuff. I
suppose you could say I'm computer challenged.
So finally I put an ad in the paper and
hired another. Her name was Jane. An older lady. The first
day, she was a half hour late. I thought she might have had
a hard time finding the place so I blew it off. The second
time she was to come in, she didn't. Turns out she had a
fall and had to be taken to the hospital.
So next a hired a lady named Susan. She
assured me she was dependable. Then it snowed a couple
inches and she called me saying she couldn't make it in and
told me it might be best if I hired someone else more
dependable. Next was Nancy but she found another job at
$3.00 per hour and took it! So next, I hired a girl named
Tiffany, same name as my daughter's. Now Tiffany knew all
the computer stuff well. But a strange thing happened. On
the same day I hired her, her fiancé was fired from his job
at the Cripple Creek mines so they immediately had to move
to Wyoming where he had another job waiting. Next came Dori.
She too knew the computer stuff and it looked like she might
work out just fine. She was scheduled to come in three days
later. She never showed up or called. Keep in mind, these
were all about 3-4 days apart. Can you see the pattern here?
I believe the enemy is at work here. Now
I really do appreciate your prayers. Our Lord answers
prayers. This is why I ask for prayers at the end of each
broadcast. Sounds unprofessional on the air but so what! I
have seen the enemy trying to take me out for a long time
now. Being the last ex-Mormon in the world with a daily
radio broadcast exposing the deceptions of the cults etc. is
not an easy thing to do. There really is a major spiritual
warfare going on. But there really hasn't been any prayers
for anyone who might be a helper here. Therefore, I would
ask that you might pray accordingly for anyone who might be
working for me here as a personal assistant in this
ministry.
Now at the time of this writing, I'm
planning to hire another girl. Her name is Bryna. But as
you've seen the pattern here, who knows if she'll still be
here by the time you get this so you might just pray a
generic prayer for whoever might be working for me at the
time. God doesn't need names. He knows. Thanks so much!
VHS, VCR,
CD, DVD, C-92, C-62, MP3, BURNING CDS & DVDS AND SO
MUCH MORE!
What kind of a world are we living in?
The technology has become so extreme that its leaving this
old country boy far behind.
I remember when there were these things
called records. You put them on the record player and
listened to them. Records came in 3 speeds. 78, 45, and 33
revolutions per minute. Then came the audio cassette tape.
Shortly after that, came the 8 track player. Somewhere in
there were bell-bottom pants.
Well, the record player is pretty much
gone. So is the 8 track player and the bell bottom pants.
Audio cassette tapes are still around but are quickly being
taken over by CDS. VHS (video tapes) are also still around
but are also being replaced by DVDS. Many radio stations no
longer except audio cassette tapes but only CDS or programs
sent via the internet. Most people no longer have VCRS, but
DVD players. It looks like if this ministry is to continue
on, I'm going to have to make this major transition into
that which is being used today. Primarily, audio cassette
tapes to CDS and VHS (video tapes) to DVDS. Now I plan to
keep the audio tapes available until they're just not used
any more. Same as with the VHS (video tapes) But as fast as
things are moving today, it looks like I'm going to have to
make both formats available very soon. I've checked into
this and learned its not going to be easy. The room to put
everything, as well as the costs. Now I might be able to
find the room for all this new stuff needed for the ministry
if I reorganize everything in my entire cabin. But the cost
is going to be in the area of around $2500.00 to $2700.00.
Ouch! Now there are those of you who have been regular
supporters in this ministry. And there are those of you who
are not. But there's no way I would ask any of you to send
money to help me make this transition into what is now
needed to keep up with the times. I don't believe in that.
All I ask is that you take the time to pray that these needs
be met. I'd really appreciate it. Thank you ever so much!
Sun of
righteousness?
In Malachi 4:2 we read, "But unto
you that fear my name shall the (Sun) of righteousness arise
with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow
up as calves of the stall."
Have you ever run across this and wondered I
why this word was spelled (Sun) rather than (Son)?
Obviously, this is speaking of the Son of God. It's even
capitalized. Was this misspelled? And why would the (Sun) be
referred to as righteous? How can that be? The Sun is a type
of the Christ. The Moon is a type of the Church.
Christ Jesus is to return from the East. The Sun rises in
the East.
The Moon is mentioned as feminine. "shall not cause
(her) right to shine". (Isaiah 13: 10)
The Church is also referred to as feminine. (The Bride of
Christ)
The moon, has no light of herself. Only that which she
reflects from the Sun. Sometimes, She reflects much light.
Sometimes very little.
The determining factor as to how much light is reflected
from the Sun and onto the Moon is in direct relationship as
to how much of the World has gotten in the way.
Lets not let the world get in our way.
ENDING NOTE...
I really do want you guys to know how
much you are appreciated. Your prayers and support mean so
much to me in what I believe to be a very late hour. I'm
sure you're familiar with the Scripture in Matt. 26:41
speaking of "the spirit is indeed willing, but the
flesh is weak." There's so much more I want to do but
at the same time, it seems I have so little physical energy.
I would really appreciate you're prayers in this matter.
Meanwhile, remember, I'm not one of these untouchables out
there. You can call me if you have questions on the best way
to get a particular cult member saved or whatever. Also, if
you find something on the resource list you can use, I'd
like to make it available for a gift of any amount this
month.
