In fact, if they can get away with it, they will hand pick the nominee. If necessary, by massive voter fraud. Chances are that they WILL get away with it, since so far the main stream media and the GOP establishment seem to have an agreement of going along with this corrupt process. The pattern is clear. The GOP establishment will steal the election if they can get away with it. Only if we the people are made aware of what’s going on, and share it with others, can we have a return to transparency and a true democratic election.

Dear Nevada. The Constitution beckons us to awaken from our slumber, and defend it against a royal government, who has set it’s kingly throne above the people. We need no king besides God. The government’s only authority is to defend and protect our freedom from tyranny. Instead the government has become the tyrant.

Elect Ron Paul for president, because Ron Paul is the only candidate who properly respects and adheres to the Constitution.

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Do you sense the urgency? The importance of the hour? Ronald Reagan endorsed Ron Paul with these words: “Ron Paul is one of the outstanding leaders fighting for a stronger national defense. As a former Air Force officer, he knows well the needs of our armed forces, and he always puts them first. We need to keep him fighting for our country.”

Awake, o sleeper! Why do you slumber? Cast your vote for integrity!

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MARK DRISCOLL’S ‘GOSPEL SHAME’: THE TRUTH ABOUT DISCIPLINE, EXCOMMUNICATION, AND CULT-LIKE CONTROL AT MARS HILL

Btw. That is the title of the article I read. I in no way endorse the headline. But I wanted to comment on the content of the article. Continue reading to learn what my view are on this subject.

It is my general “policy” to walk in perfect love towards all. This includes Mars Hill and Mark Driscoll. I also try to accept the fact that in the body of Christ, we are bound to disagree with some ministers and ministries on some issues. And some will disagree with us. For example, Mars Hill do not favor women in ministry whereas we do. Does that mean that I do not respect their ministry or Mark Driscoll? No. Everything is not black and white. We do not have to agree on everything to walk together. Disagreements do not make us weaker. Only if we let it. Disagreements can be a testimony to the variety within the Body of Christ.

I disagree with Mars Hill’s views on women. I disagree with their harsh criticism of other ministries and ministers. I disagree with their authoritarian style of disciplining members publicly. And a variety of other topics. BUT you know what, I respect them on a host of other issues. They love Jesus. They make His gospel known. And obviously thousands of people love Mars Hill, and I respect that.

On the specific issue of public disciplining members of the Church. No, I would never do that. We lead by example, by vision, by sharing the Word. But, imho the Church should not seek to control how its members live their lives. Does that mean I approve of sin in the Church? Certainly in extreme cases Churches are justified in acting. However, I also judge that there should be room for sinners in the Church, yes. In fact, I don’t believe the Church should view people in light of being “sinners” or “righteous”. A person is not a sinner or a saint, he is simply a wonderfully made person, made in the image of God. We should treat all people with respect, and not try to shape them into our own image. If a person seeks pastoral counsel, this is done in confidence, which means that the pastor should not take it public. Period. A member should be able to trust that what a person says to a pastor does not leave the room. Too many pastors try to help where help was never asked for. We have to respect people’s privacy and right to choose their own life’s decisions.

Shouldn’t pastors teach what is right and wrong? Sure. From the pulpit, or when asked. But imho we do not have the right to try to control our Church members. We are here to serve. Not to control. If there is anything I can do to help, let me know. Otherwise, I will let you be. It is the Holy Spirit’s job to convict of sin, not mine. If you feel convicted of sin, let us pray together. We all need His help in our weaknesses. We can all use a helping hand. Pastors too. We are not the elite. We are people too. Any attempt to raise Pastors on a pedestal, to make us out to be something that we aren’t is futile. Jesus advocated leadership through service. Being a pastor is simply a function. A function of direction, vision, inspiration, teaching, prayer, counsel, etc. We are in this together. In the Body of Christ. Peace.

As far as women in ministry goes, I believe in women’s equal worth and calling to be anything from pastors to business leaders to presidents. Period. Women are not secondary to men. They are marvelously made in the image of God, with equal divine purposes and destiny as men. God created us different, yes. With different sets of skills and talents, yes. This way we compliment each other and can contribute uniquely in the body of Christ. But I reject that men are in any fashion of greater importance than women. So if you are a woman and feel the calling of God on your life, and if your Church won’t let you minister, do not despair. Come work with us! (Partly kidding) What I am really saying is, let no man hinder you from fulfilling God’s calling on your life. I know of a wonderful 26 year old woman who planted over a hundred Churches for Christ in China. I know of another woman who planted over a hundred Churches in Africa. Praise the Lord! I look forward to when God will raise up women like that in the USA. Maybe it’s you!!

Finally, let me emphasize that this is not really a criticism of Mars Hill and Marc Driscoll, as much as it is a clarification of where we view certain issues differently. I wish the best for their ministry and pray that God continues to bless, increase and guide Mars Hill and Marc Driscoll. We are the body of Christ, baptized into one body. Though we are many, we are one.

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From the beginning of times it has been the desire of our heavenly Father that we would turn from our sinful ways to the shadow of His protective wings. We can hear the promise of our heavenly Father, pleading for us to turn from our sinfulness to Him: “Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.” (Acts 3:19).

Then we will be able to reply: “Lord, ‘Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Thy presence? If I ascend into heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in hell. Behold You are there’” (Ps 139:7-8). That is when we know that our Father in Heaven truly cares about us. Then we know that His presence is with us, always. We know that we are His.

When we make a final an irrevocable decision that now I want to press in to Jesus. When we make Him our most cherished treasure that we guard jealously. We don’t want to loose Him and we don’t want to offer our love to anything that is not of Him. Yes, When we seek Him with all our hearts, that is when He can be found!  “Draw near to God and He will draw near to You.” (Jam 4:8).

If we would just dare believe Him, that His love is pure and true, and that He won’t let us down as others may have, then we can leave the enemies camp and settle at the feet of Jesus. When will we awaken out of our sleep, throw of the chains, and run to Jesus? When? Tomorrow? Why not today? Let us run to Jesus. Then we will discover that His love does not dissapoint. Rather it satisfies us, fully. Amen.

This is the third of several Singing Lessons which I will be sharing with you. This can prove an invaluable tool for any person wanting to improve their vocal skills. In this video I will be covering pronunciation.

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Neocons are upset that Republicans are planing to vote for Ron Paul. Expect the mud to be flung as well as underneath the belt personal attacks. Anything they can do to bring Paul down. Well, sorry guys. We’re tired of big government, bailouts, and empire building. Christian constitutional conservatives are on the move. Get ready to rock the establishment!

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