The Blood Covenant of Marriage

WELCOME TO MY BLOG TODAY! TODAY'S TOPIC BLOOD COVENANT - MARRIAGE - HOMOSEXUAL UNIONS. 

It's fairly long, I did add in alot of scripture in full and then got lazy near the end and just gave the referenced for you to look up. As usual, If you are easily offended, oh well. I don't care, read on and get offend. The cross of Jesus is offensive to many.

BLOOD COVENANT - MARRIAGE - HOMOSEXUALS UNIONS

A quote from a pro gay marriage lobbyist: "No one dies from two men or two women getting married"....... 

My reply: No one is born either.

Marriage is a sacred covenant between one man and one woman that results (in most cases) in procreation.

Marriage is the ONLY covenant ceremony that God instituted before the fall. This union between one man and one woman is sacred and blessed by God. It is a blood covenant.

There are 7 Covenants mentioned in the Bible 4 of which are Abrahamic, Palestinian, Mosaic and Davidic. God made these covenants with Nation of Israel. Of those four, three are unconditional in nature; that is, regardless of Israel's obedience or disobedience, God still will fulfill these covenants with Israel. One of the covenants, the Mosaic Covenant, is conditional in nature. That is, this covenant will bring either blessing or cursing depending on Israel's obedience or disobedience. Three of the covenants (Adamic, Noahic, New) are made between God and mankind in general, and are not limited to the nation of Israel.

Western People today, even churched people, have little to no understanding at the sacredness of covenants. In 30 yrs of going to church, I can literally count on one hand how many time the churches I have attended taught on covenants.

FACTS ABOUT BLOOD COVENANTS

(This is just a brief explanation of blood covenants, there is so much more but I just wanted to give a solid understanding of blood covenants)

The two participants in the cutting of the covenant are called "covenant heads." The covenant remains in effect until both covenant heads die. If one covenant head dies, the other will extend the benefits and blessings of the covenant to the family of the deceased covenant head. In essence, a blood covenant not only joins the two covenant heads together but also joins the families as well. These facts should be kept firmly in mind as we explore the reality of our redemption in the new covenant in Christ’s blood.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, the two covenant heads are called "friends." The word "friend" is a covenant term that has completely lost its meaning in today's English language. We say, "I think I'll have a friend over for dinner tonight," or "I want you to meet a good friend of mine." The original meaning of "friend" carried with it the union of a blood covenant. It means very little in our culture. The same thing is true of the handshake. This blood covenant act has lost its true meaning. In our culture, it has become nothing more than a gesture that communicates courtesy or greeting. If we took seriously the true meaning behind the handshake, we would be very careful in using it.

With these facts in mind, we can better understand what Jesus was saying in 

John 15:13-15  Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends. You are friends if you do whatever I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father, I have made known to you.

The disciples were excited about the words Jesus used here. In that part of the world and at that time, the blood covenant was a respected institution. When Jesus used the word "friend" to define his relationship with these men, it had a tremendous impact on their lives. The word "friend" as Jesus used it did not mean some kind of "Jesus is my buddy, my pal" mentality—that is found in some parts of the church today. The word "friend" as used in this verse meant "covenant friend" or "blood brother." It implied the union of two people in a blood covenant. Religious teaching and the erosion of the true meaning of covenant terms like "friend" by our modern culture causes us to gloss over the importance of this section of scripture. The "friendship" Jesus was talking about in this scripture was not limited to the disciples but to all those who receive salvation through their testimony—this includes us.

Literally every culture has practiced "blood covenanting" at some point in their past and many still do today except in North America. 

A Covenant with YHWH is a divine and spiritual contract, agreement, or testament between the Creator of the Universe and man. You as a Christian, a member of the spiritual, mystical Body of Christ are in a Blood Covenant with the Creator of the Universe.

Covenants can not be broken on penalty of death.

Man is responsible to uphold his end of the covenant. Each person in a contract with YHWH is responsible before YHWH for their OWN ACTIONS as they pertain to their covenant with Him. Even though the Old Covenant was cut with the nation of Israel, God dealt with the individuals, not just the nation as a whole. It is the same with the Body of Christ, although the New Covenant is with the entire Body of Christ, we personally are responsible before YHWH for how we walk as it pertains to our covenant with God. 

God's covenants are eternal even if the human partner is weak.

1 Corinthians 11:23-31GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

23 After all, I passed on to you what I had received from the Lord.

On the night he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took bread 24 and spoke a prayer of thanksgiving. He broke the bread and said, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this to remember me.” 25 When supper was over, he did the same with the cup. He said, “This cup is the new promise[ testament or covenant] made with my blood. Every time you drink from it, do it to remember me.” 26 Every time you eat this bread and drink from this cup, you tell about the Lord’s death until he comes.

27 Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks from the Lord’s cup in an improper way will be held responsible for the Lord’s body and blood. 28 With this in mind, individuals must determine whether what they are doing is proper when they eat the bread and drink from the cup. 29 Anyone who eats and drinks is eating and drinking a judgment against himself when he doesn’t recognize the Lord’s body.

30 This is the reason why many of you are weak and sick and quite a number of you have died. 31 If we were judging ourselves correctly, we would not be judged.

Time and time again in scripture you find the human who is in covenant relationship with YHWH breaking his covenant with God, deserving of the death penalty, also, time and time again you find YHWH being merciful to their unrighteousness and forgiving their sins as soon as they once again approach Him with blood for the atonement of their sins.

The word blood appears 434 times in the Bible. Specific to this topic 85 times in Leviticus (law) 22 times in Hebrews (Priesthood) and 19 times in the Book of Revelation (Overcame by the blood)

Our relationship with God depends on blood. God has no other way of dealing with sin, or the sinner except through the blood. 

Leviticus 17:10-11GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

Eating Blood

10 “If Israelites or foreigners eat any blood, I will condemn them and exclude them from the people, 11 because blood contains life. I have given this blood to you to make peace with me on the altar. Blood is needed to make peace with me. 

This belief that the life is in the blood seems to be universal. All ancient peoples and tribes considered blood to be the representative of life.

Shedding of blood was considered to be the giving of life. Transference of blood was considered the transference of life. That is why there have been so many perversions down through history, drinking blood, cannibalism, scalping etc. 

The life is in the blood, therefor the value of the blood corresponds to the life that is in it. The life of YHWH and His blood are of more value than anything else's. Jesus' blood is powerful because it is Gods' blood! The life of YHWH is carried in that blood!

The blood of Jesus is the Centre of our redemption! It is the theme of the Old and New Covenants.

1 Peter 1:18-19GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

18 Realize that you weren’t set free from the worthless life handed down to you from your ancestors by a payment of silver or gold which can be destroyed. 19 Rather, the payment that freed you was the precious blood of Christ, the lamb with no defects or imperfections.

Both Testaments tell the same story, that God has entered into a Blood Covenant with man, through the blood of Jesus Christ. 

Christianity is the only religion where YHWH reaches down to mankind. In all others, man reaches up to god. Our Heavenly Father loves us and desires to bless us.  He took the initiative to enter into an eternal covenant with us, and it's available to all who would enter it.

BREAKDOWN OF HOW A COVENANT IS CUT 

A Covenant is a a binding agreement between 2 parties. The Hebrew word for covenant is "berith", the greek is "diatheke', both mean to 'cut covenant' suggesting an incision that causes blood to flow.

Covenant - Hebrew - 'berith'

1. Something which is eaten
2. From a root which has a sense of 'cutting'
3. A compact, contract, agreement which was usually made and sealed by passing between two pieces of flesh which has been divided. 

A covenant is more than a contract, it is an unbreakable agreement.  The punishment for breaking a blood covenant is always death.

REASONS FOR ENTERING A BLOOD COVENANT

1. BUSINESS 
2. SURVIVAL - A weak tribe would seek a stronger tribe
3. LOVE - A mutual love for one another, not your regular man/woman relationship that leads to the marriage covenant.

A BLOOD COVENANT COULD BE DONE BY PROXY
Someone else could stand in for you in the cutting of a blood Covenant. (Jesus in His great love, stood in proxy for me)


SIGNIFICANCE OF A BLOOD COVENANTING 
IT IS A sacred union, a blood Covenant has never been known to be broken other than by individuals, never by tribes or nations. 

Two natures become One nature
Two lives become One life
Two souls become One soul
All that belongs to one belongs to the other if needed.

COMMON PRINCIPLES OF PROCEDURE OF A BLOOD COVENANT

1. Parley - Bargaining, they agree on the terms.
2. Witnesses - They gather witnesses and swear to the agreement
3. Gifts - this symbolizes that everything they have belongs to the    other IF needed. 
4. Eating - sharing a meal in honour of the Blood Covenant
5. Actual sharing of blood - done by drink or transfusion
6. Pronouncing of Blessings and Curses
7. Memorial - something by which to remember the Blood Covenant - a    physical sign

THE MARRIAGE COVENANT

PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Genesis 15:6GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

6 Then Abram believed the Lord, and that faith was regarded as the basis of Abram’s approval by the Lord.

Ephesians 5:31-32GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

31 That’s why a man will leave his father and mother and be united with his wife, and the two will be one. 32 This is a great mystery. (I’m talking about Christ’s relationship to the church.)

If both parties have a proper covenant relationship with YHWH through Jesus, then the marriage will automatically work well and will have a proper covenant relationship, both husband and wife.

To break the marriage covenant is to break relationship before God.

VOWS

Your marriage vows or promises to each other were sworn before God who was a witness to your marriage covenant. YHWH always KEEPS His Word and He expects you to keep yours also.

Psalm 15:4GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

4     The one who despises those rejected by God
        but honors those who fear the Lord.

    The one who makes a promise and does not break it,
        even though he is hurt by it.

Gods Instructions for husband wife:

Ephesians 5:25-30GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

25 Husbands, love your wives as Christ loved the church and gave his life for it. 26 He did this to make the church holy by cleansing it, washing it using water along with spoken words. 27 Then he could present it to himself as a glorious church, without any kind of stain or wrinkle—holy and without faults. 28 So husbands must love their wives as they love their own bodies. A man who loves his wife loves himself. 29 No one ever hated his own body. Instead, he feeds and takes care of it, as Christ takes care of the church. 30 We are parts of his body.

Instructions for our covenant relationship to each other within the Body of Christ.

Philippians 2:1-11GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

Have the Same Attitude as Christ

2 So then, as Christians, do you have any encouragement? Do you have any comfort from love? Do you have any spiritual relationships? Do you have any sympathy and compassion? 2 Then fill me with joy by having the same attitude and the same love, living in harmony, and keeping one purpose in mind. 3 Don’t act out of selfish ambition or be conceited. Instead, humbly think of others as being better than yourselves. 4 Don’t be concerned only about your own interests, but also be concerned about the interests of others. 5 Have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.

6 Although he was in the form of God and equal with God,
    he did not take advantage of this equality.
7 Instead, he emptied himself by taking on the form of a servant,
    by becoming like other humans,
    by having a human appearance.
8 He humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death,
    death on a cross.
9 This is why God has given him an exceptional honor—
    the name honored above all other names—
        
            and in the world below will kneel
                
                    to the glory of God the Father.

The same principles apply to the Marriage Covenant as they do to the Blood Covenant or in other words, the New Christian Covenant you're in with YHWH. Your marriage should be built on the Rock, Jesus Christ. 

Your marriage will only be as good as your word and your relationship with God. You may have sacrifice your desires for the good of your spouse and marriage. Jesus laid down His life for His bride, the Body of Christ. 

Ephesians 5: 25-27 - Husbands may have to put their wife's feelings and needs ahead of their own sometimes. This is agape love, sacrificial love, and it will produce unity and responsive love from your spouse. 

Philippians 2:5GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

5 Have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.

Ephesians 5:22GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

22 Wives, place yourselves under your husbands’ authority as you have placed yourselves under the Lord’s authority.

For a husband to be the head of his wife, does not mean he lords it over her. Jesus said, to be great in the kingdom of God you must learn to be a servant of all.  wife is to submit to her husband, giving him the final say or authority in all major decisions even if she doesn't agree with his decision. This however would not apply in an area where his decision was totally ungodly and would cause great harm, in such a situation the wife would have to bow to the greater law of YHWH and do as YHWWH would command in that situation.

Matthew 20:20-28GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

A Mother Makes a Request

20 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her two sons. She bowed down in front of him to ask him for a favour.

21 “What do you want?” he asked her.

She said to him, “Promise that one of my sons will sit at your right and the other at your left in your kingdom.”

22 Jesus replied, “You don’t realize what you’re asking. Can you drink the cup that I’m going to drink?”

“We can,” they told him.

23 Jesus said to them, “You will drink my cup. But I don’t have the authority to grant you a seat at my right or left. My Father has already prepared these positions for certain people.”

24 When the other ten apostles heard about this, they were irritated with the two brothers.25 Jesus called the apostles and said, “You know that the rulers of nations have absolute power over people and their officials have absolute authority over people. 26 But that’s not the way it’s going to be among you. Whoever wants to become great among you will be your servant. 27 Whoever wants to be most important among you will be your slave. 28 It’s the same way with the Son of Man. He didn’t come so that others could serve him. He came to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many people.”

A man cannot be a proper spiritual head of his family until he learns to be a servant to them. A mans wife is his helpmate, not his doormat. (slight difference) God took a rib from Adams side, a wife to stand by her husbands side to be supportive to him always. 

A wife should have a willing submissiveness from her heart towards her husband. This will grow out of her husbands servant attitude towards her, not his forced submission caused by his lordship over her. Remember girls, you chose this man yourself to be the head of you, your children and your home. (CHOICES)

SACREDNESS OF THE MARRIAGE COVENANT

As the Blood Covenant is considered a sacred union, so it is with the Marriage Covenant. it is sanctioned and guaranteed by God.

Mark 10:2-9 - God created marriage, man warps it

Hebrews 13:4 - Marriage is scared

1 Corinthians 7:12-14 - God expects us to separate ourselves from everything sinful

2 Corinthians 6:14-18 - God expects not to be unequally yoked

Psalms 1:1-3 - Not to spend alot of time with unbelievers 

Malachi 2: 13-16 - Marriage Covenat is a protective covering for those within it. YHWH ordained marriage in order for us to give Him godly offspring - Our children belong to YHWH!

LAW OF THE MARRIAGE COVENANT

The law of love. Love is the main reason one would enter into a Marriage Covenant. 

In the Old Testament the law was established as a means of keeping covenant.

In the New Testament the Law of Love has been established as a means of keeping the covenant. 

In the Marriage Covenant the Law of Love also has been established as a means of keeping the covenant.

Romans 13:10 Love worketh no ill to his neighbour, love is the fulfillment of the law. 

Agape love, the "God kind of love" sacrificial love, will mold your marriage into a joyful existence for your spouse, your children and yourself. 

Read 1 Corinthians 13: 1-8 (What love is)

There are many divorces in the world simply because the individuals never learned to walk in "God's kind of love". A person cannot operate in agape love until after they are born again because they haven't yet received YHWH's nature and love with them. Romand 5:5

 A marriage should grow more precious all the time in the LORD, not deteriorate. if it is deteriorating, one or both parties do not have a proper covenant relationship with YHWH and are operating in selfishness. 

MARRIAGE SCRIPTURES

GEN  2:22-24

DEUT 24:5

PROV 5:18-19

PROV 12:4

PROV 18:22

PROV 19:14

PROV 20:6-7

PROV 30:18-19

PROV 31:10

EPH  5:22-33

MATT 19:4-6

1COR 7:1-16

COL  3:18-19

HEB  13:4-7

MARK 10:6-9

IS GAY MARRIAGE ACCEPTABLE TO GOD?

Let the scriptures, the WORD of YHWH speak for themselves, they all say the same thing.  

Leviticus 18:22 ESV

You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination.

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 ESV 

Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

Romans 1:26-28 ESV 

For this reason God gave them up to dishonourable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error. And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done.

Leviticus 20:13 ESV 

If a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination; they shall surely be put to death; their blood is upon them.

1 Timothy 1:10 ESV

 

The sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine,

1 Corinthians 7:2 ESV

But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband.

1 Timothy 1:10-11 ESV 

The sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine, in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted.

Mark 10:6-9 ESV 

But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female.’ ‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.”

Jude 1:7 ESV  

Just as Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding cities, which likewise indulged in sexual immorality and pursued unnatural desire, serve as an example by undergoing a punishment of eternal fire.

Romans 1:27 ESV

And the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error.

HOW SHOULD CHRISTIANS "DEAL" WITH SAME SEX MARRIAGE

I'm going to be totally blunt here. We don't. The powers that be will eventually bow to the Homosexual Community demands and allow for SSM, it's simply a matter of time.

As Christians, we are called to pray for the lost in this world, and show them the love of Christ, who died for them in the state they are in. Romans 5:8 - While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. (This includes homosexuals)

This battle maybe lost to us. HOWEVER, it truly is not a victory for the Homosexual community as they are not in Holy covenant with YHWH and YHWH will not go back on His Word. Their unions are not blessed and will not produce godly fruit (children), which is one of the purposes of marriage if you recall. 

This world wide sin will only remain for so long until Christ return. Our concern is not about these people marrying, our concern is for their souls not to enter damnation. What we ought to do as Christians is show them God's love. I have a feeling that most if not all homosexuals already have that conviction in their heart that something just isn't right and something is missing, and unless one of us points them to Christ, they will be lost forever. I also know that most if not all homosexuals are well acquainted with the aforementioned scriptures, but because their eyes are covered by this sin, they can not see the truth that is ONLY found in Jesus. 

Isaiah 6:9-10GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

9 And he said, “Go and tell these people ‘No matter how closely you listen, you’ll never understand.No matter how closely you look, you’ll never see.’ Make the heart of this people calloused; make their ears dull and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed."

I Personally do not condone homosexuality, but I do not hate any homosexuals based on their actions. I dislike a bunch of them because they are jerks, but I do not hate them. If I hated them, I would not care if they died and went to hell, but I do. Hence why I write this blog today.

If you are a homosexual reading this, understand that the choices you make today will effect your future. You have a choice to make and it's simple, Follow Jesus or don't. That's up to you. I would humbly suggest that a life filled with Jesus is most satisfying but that's just me. I love you enough to tell you there is a better way, and you don't have to be a slave to the sin that holds you, there is freedom in Christ Jesus. But I also love you enough to let you know that your choice to remain in sin will lead you to separation from Jesus and eventually, yes Hell. But it's your choice. 

I hope to see y'all in glory one day, worshipping Jesus in perfection instead of this fallen world. Choices must be made and consequences must occur, good, bad or indifferent.

 

Deuteronomy 30:16-20King James Version (KJV)

16 In that I command thee this day to love the Lord thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the Lord thy God shall bless thee in the land whither thou goest to possess it.

17 But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods, and serve them;

18 I denounce unto you this day, that ye shall surely perish, and that ye shall not prolong your days upon the land, whither thou passest over Jordan to go to possess it.

19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

20 That thou mayest love the Lord thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he is thy life, and the length of thy days: that thou mayest dwell in the land which the Lord sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.

Blood Covenants: http://www.rockofoffence.com/myst6.html

Read more: http://www.gotquestions.org/bible-covenants.html#ixzz3Z75QJ4uz

Covenants of God - Rev. Dr. Kathy Kanters

Mother's and others just like them

There are a handful of woman in my world that I want to give my heartfelt admiration and thanks too this coming Mother's Day. I doubt that any of you actually know and realize the impact you have had on my life. I've known most of you since I was young and I just appreciate all you have poured into my life and helped me to be the person I am today.

Happy Mother's Day to My Friends

My Mom, The Rev. Mary Schlievert (1939-2004)

Mom... Everyday that goes by I miss you. I miss your singing, your laughter, your lame jokes. I miss your spiritual guidance, your gentle way of explaining the world to me, your important discipline, your prayers and your love. I live in a world that needs more people like you, not less. Your impact on my life has left a legacy of Jesus. For these things I am eternally grateful that imperfect you were my mother. 


My Mentor, The Rev. Dr. Kathy Kanters

Next to my mom stands you. I've known you virtually all my life and have looked up to you more and more after mom's passing. You have remain steadfast in your life. You have shown me through your life and testimony how faith and grace truly are vital to the walk of life. Your firm discipline kept my heart right. You being there and caring for me when I hit rock bottom made me feel liked I belonged. You are the only person who could step into my moms shoes for me. I thank you for your love and compassion and speaking wisdom into my life and my daughters. You are a blessing! 

My Step Mother, Janet Schlievert

While we don't always see eye to eye and have stepped on each others toes often, we also had hours upon hours of honest heart to hearts- something I've only ever done with my mom and Kathy. You may not realize this, but you Janet, have shown me how to be vulnerable but at the same time strong, you showed me how to survive in the midst of turmoil and how to show grace to people who do not deserve it. I've watched for years how you tended your gardens and it made me think that even when you were pulling weeds you took great care not to damage the flowers, like how you weed your life, taking care not to crush those those delicate roots of the ones you love. You are a pillar of strength in the family even if you don't know it.

Jacquie Whalen

One of the many constants in my life. From as far back as I can remember you were there. You were like the right hand of mother! Your word was law and you took us kids into your heart. I appreciate how you were there for us during some of the darkest periods of mother's life. You are an amazing friend and mentor! 

Brenda Curtain

I find it funny that I can call you friend. You were my mom's closest confidant for many years and now I have the honour of calling you friend. I thank you for always being there for mom. I thank you for caring about me after mom's passing. When others lost touch, you remain. You have been an inspiration and heart of Joy in my life and I am grateful for your continued presence. 

Tammy & Melanie

My Sister in Law... The past 11 years would have been impossible without you two. I love you both from the bottom of my heart and thank God that He provided my brothers with believing woman who would raise them up and give me one less thing to worry about! You two are joys and pillars of this family!

Florence Pickoski

How long have we known each other? Forever it seems! You are and will always be more then a best friend, you are my sister and confidant and I love you beyond words! Time and distance has gotten in our way on a number of occasions but you are always in my heart. Your words inspire me and your wisdom helps me through my difficult days. You are one in a million. 

Gab & Bri

While you two are still young and have not had your own children, you are still valuable to me in my life. You two have grown into amazing women despite the hardships you had to face. I love you both with all my heart!

Happy Mother's Day to all the WOMAN who have played the role of mother in someones life!

The Lord will bless you and watch over you.

 

The Lord will smile on you and be kind to you.

 

The Lord will look on you with favour and give you peace.

Numbers 6:24-26

"The Problem with Christianity"

If you are easily offended, please do keep reading my blog. My hopes is to offend you into God. I'm not here to convert you, I was not created to tell you soft fluffy stories of a magical hippie and sunshine and rainbows; I was created to tell you that you are a sinner deserving of Hell BUT GOD loved you enough to tell you His Truth and that Truth is JESUS. Keep reading... don't mind my language, I talk like this in and out of church, ain't going to put on show just for looks.

The Problem With Christianity.... I read that title sometime this week and, and I tell you what, it has pissed me off! To me, that is a totally false supposition. There are NO problems with Christianity. The problem inherently lies right smack dab in the middle of sinful people.

To say that there are problems in Christianity is to say that God has made mistakes. God does not make mistakes.

God is perfect!  To question His perfection is to cast doubt on who He is and the work He has accomplished. If God is not perfect and makes mistakes then I say, He is not a God.

However my Bible (yours too) says very, VERY, clearly:

• Psalms 18:30 As for God, His way is perfect: The LORD's Word is Flawless; He shields all who take refuge in Him.

• Psalm 92:15 To declare that the LORD is upright; He is my rock, there is no unrighteousness in Him.

• Matt 5:48 Therefore you are perfect, as your Heavenly Father is Perfect.

Here are 41 other verses you can look up on God's Perfection: http://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/God,-Perfection-Of

Friends, it bothers me to no end when people tell me that there are problems in Christianity or Religion. No, there are problems with some of the people who live by the tenants of Christianity as there are problems with most people on the planet. I don't believe I have met a perfect person in all my days. I feel I have met some very holy people, but perfection has thus far eluded them and me.

SIN is the problem in Christianity. 

Every believer knows that one of the harshest realities of being a Christian is confronting the sinful nature that exist in all of us. Being a believer in Jesus Christ, cause one to look introspectively at oneself with a critical eye. Finding out those sinful desires that ought not be there. To not act upon the the desires of the flesh. To name sin, sin. To call it out! To make it Known! The Bible will bring conviction into your life into the areas that you need to be cleaning up. 

SIN is the problem, Not Christianity.

Going to get harsh here... (If this hits home, deal with it)

Your problem is this: You want to live your life by your rules and damn be God in the process. You want to do what you do and have zero consequence. Eat, drink, and be merry. Have sex with whoever and whatever. You don't want to live by the God given rules because YOU HAVE ARRIVED! You do not need some big guy up in the clouds telling you how to live. Hell No! You're going to be as badass you can be and screw the world! 

Then come Sunday Morning, you're going to show up to church in your finest cloths and sing the Hallelujah Chorus! Because the reality is, YOU do not fear God! I would even wager, You Do not even really believe He is real. IF you believed that God was, you most assuredly wouldn't be acting the way you do and calling yourself Christian on top of it.

The reason why so many people are falling away from the Church in droves is because it isn't the Christianity that Jesus and the apostles suffered and died for! They were willing to fight to the death for this TRUTH and the chance of eternal life. But in today's world, WE have sugar coated the gospel so that it doesn't offend the masses. Well, You all know what I think about the masses... Drop the "M". 

The problem IS NOT CHRISTIANITY the problem is Christians refusing to answer God's call to holiness!!!! Heck, the problem is PEOPLE in general not wanting to listen to God's call to holiness!!! Holiness is for sinners too..it's a foothold to the path to Jesus Christ! 

God said several times..."BE YE HOLY FOR I AM HOLY!" This is simple...this is OBEDIENCE to GOD!!!

You want to twist script so you feel better about your sin! You twist scripture because you don't want to hurt some homosexuals feelings. You want to soften the blow to thieves, liars and prostitutes. You DON'T want to tell them that they have to change because it might scare them away!!! HOW DARE YOU!!!! How dare you withhold the TRUTH from these people who will end up in Hell because your a lily livered coward!!!

TO FREAKING BAD FOR YOU SON!!!! THE TRUTH HURTS!!!!! Especially when your truth is not God's truth...then it's just a lie of this evil world we live in. 

Do any of you saved people remember the lives you came out of? I have heard countless stories of people who's lives were transformed from sheer darkness to Glorifying Light and you are afraid to tell someone gay guy/gal/it that he/she/it are living in sin? You'd rather send them to hell "loving them"... No I say... You actually HATE them in my opinion. How could you not tell someone about Jesus knowing the end result? That's wicked.

Oh I know, lets pick on some Christian sins.. Divorce...If you have been divorced for any other reason then what Jesus deemed fit. I suggest you get yourself right before the LORD before you even consider another mate.

How about you couples who aren't married who are living together and knocking boots on a regular occasion? That's fornication. STOP IT!!! GET MARRIED!!! 

How about you dadgum perverts looking at pornography on your iproduct while your wife and kids are only feet away? Goes the same way for mommy porn! 

The problem is not CHRISTIANITY... THE PROBLEM IS WE LOVE TO SIN!!!! 

REPENT YOU SINNERS!!!! 

Stop loving the World, it didn't die for you! Why would you be willing to die for it??? That's all there is to it you know, repentance makes you right with Jesus so you can come closer to the throne of God!

REPENT!!! 

TURN AWAY FROM YOUR SIN!!! 

The problem is not Christianity, the problem is US!!!

What Will You Do a With Your Beauty?

I just watch a really great video: https://realimprints.org/the-evolution-of-the-bikini/

This is for us ladies...all I got to say to you men folk is some of y'all need to pull your drawers up! You look like babies with fully loaded diapers! That ain't sexy! Brings back nightmares of changing poop diapers....ew.

Anywho, the video...It got me to thinking...not about bathing suits, I could give two blahs about them, but what the young gal said in the end "What will you do with your beauty"? I'm going to address dressing modestly and physical beauty.

Being a mom/aunt, of several unique girls that oddly enough look up to me, I really have from my teen years taken my appearance seriously. I have a lot of nieces, some older and some much younger and unlike my truly fabu sissy-in-laws, I am, um...adventurous in my physical appearance. In fact, the running sentiment at my church is that no one recognizes me from one week to the next because I can and do change my "look" up very drastically. BUT the one thing that never changes and I am very proud to say this, my modesty.

Body Modesty

I have 3 rules: NO BOOBS, NO BELLY, NO BUTT meaning, I cover up what needs to be covered. Physically speaking, I'm a plus size gal. I have all 3 areas in abundance, and frankly, no one but my husband and cat are privy to seeing those parts of me. 

Shopping for me is truly a nightmare. I mean it! It is so hard to find clothing that covers up decently, looks great and is fun. The thing is, plus size fashion goes from extremes, you get plunging cleavage, super tight (cuz stuffing fat into jeans really hides it right *eye roll*) and higher hem lines or you get grannies hand me downs. Seriously! I don't want my boobs exposed nor my belly button! I also don't want my belly stuffed into a pair of super stupid skinny jeans just to look like a busted can of biscuits!  And the other extreme, I most assuredly do not want a muumuu! So where's the compromise?

One of my fav trends is the double up of shirts, this works fabulously for me! I can now buy the scary plunging neckline shirt AND put a cool tank top under it! Problem for boobs and belly solved! This can be done with all sorts of camisoles and even scarves. As for dinky skirts... (TMI time) Really, I am not a fan of shaving my legs everyday and rarely wear skirts but when I do, tights! You read it, leggings makes me feel so much nicer plus no need to shave or tan my lily whites! My legs are so white, Casper is jealous! And SERIOUSLY, PRAISE GOD! The fashion dummies have done away with low riding busted biscuit jeans and opted for regular jeans once again! 

What is Modesty to Me?

To me, being modest does not mean having to wear a burka, it means having enough respect for your body that you don't have to show it off for the entire world to see. You can cover your hooters and still be sexy!

Modesty is also a way you think and act. It is a learned behaviour. 

Modest dressing also allows for a lot of creativity! Mixing and matching patterns and fabric is most fun! 

The question you could be asking yourself are: 

Why am I dressed the way I am dressed? 

Who do I need to impress? 

Why do I need to Impress them? 

Are they worth my time and effort?

By dressing this way what do I hope to achieve?

Let's be totally honest, some of you girls dress all skanky with your boobs up to your chin for one purpose: male attention. Truly, what's more entertaining then a hot guy with you in his sights? Or how many facebook likes you can get with your duck facing boob poping pics you post.

Ladies, if you want a man to eyeball you, like you are candy, keep it up. We all know junk food isn't going to keep a man for long. He'll finish you up, toss you to the curb for the next box of chicklets that walks on by. However... If you don't give the man the whole show, you might can keep him on the hook long enough to know if he's worthy of your affections (and vice versa men). Respecting you isn't just his job...you have to respect you first.

I truly believe that young girls take their ideas of fashion (what is acceptable what is not) from their mother figures. Not necessarily moms, but significant women in their lives. 

Sad example of negative role modelling: I have this nameless female friend who has 3 daughters, mom was a fairly attractive single lady with a new fella each month, she dressed like a hoochie mama and sadly her 3 daughters did too. They would come to church dressed like Victoria secret models (before the airbrushing) and one particular hot sticky summers day... All 4 of them showed up in miniskirts so short their butts got stuck to the waxy wooden pews! (Kind of like sitting on leather in shorts)  I personally, have never laughed so hard in my life, but it goes to show you that a skirt can be too short. Anywho, they 3 girls have suffered unnecessary hard lives due to their overtly sexual natures thanks to the fabulous role modelling of their mom.

See in my humble opinion, immodesty will often lead to immoral behaviour.  

A positive example: another nameless friend who was a single mom: mom dressed impeccable. I've never met another woman who could wear white all day and stay spotless. Mom had 4 kids, 3 boys and a girl. The girl, while a little weird (normal for my liking) couldn't be bothered with worrying about impressing boys. Her mom told me once, regardless of who you are, people will automatically judge you by what you wear. The whole family dressed classy. They weren't rich, but they always dressed respectfully. Each one of them kids are happily married, the daughter actually made it to marriage with her Virginity, and to this day, unless she's painting or doing yard works, always looks presentable.

So...what choices are you making when you get dressed? 

I'm a mom now...I have a very, VERY, creative female child who is on the budding edge of womanhood and pms. Lucky me. I have tried my hardest to always dress in a way that is: 

a. Fun 

B. Unique

C. Modest

In the hopes that my creative child would learn to love the skin she is in and to dress without having the urge to please others. I laid down the law in grade 1 when she decide to dress herself. I gave her my 3B's and the consequence of "I will dress her if I do not approve". We pick out her cloths together, and she dies have say in what I buy. My kid is the weirdest dressed, pink haired kid at her school. I mean, she will wear jeans with a skirt! She even wears halloween costumes revamped! She's is very much aware of the over sexed culture we live in and often remarks (loudly) about the overtly sexual billboards and mall displays. It's offensive to her! (without my leading) I honestly don't "see" them anymore. She knows that running about half naked doesn't give you the respect or credit it does when you look well dressed. Sad truth, books are judge by their covers.

Physical Beauty 

I'm not bragging here when I say this: I am beautiful. (We all know this, I'm pretty darn good looking for being 38)

I had my face analyzed by beauty experts and my face is perfectly proportioned. They categorized me as a "Classic Beauty" (my face, not my body). I get compliments all the time on my freaky green almond shaped eyes, my perfect button nose and full lips. When I'm not hormonal, I have that flawless completion too... And you all can thank my epic makeup skills for this!

That's right, I adore makeup! Makeup is a fabulous tool and skill to have in your life. Yes some of you don't wear it because of laziness, inability, general dislike BUT some of you really need to make an appointment with me, I'll teach you how to paint that barn door! Makeup is our friend...just saying.

But, but, but, beauty is NOT just your face! Beauty and modesty have something in common, it's an attitude, a way you think, and act. Beauty can be found in less than attractive people. Beauty is a gift from God in my opinion. 

See, your face can be the face that launches a thousand ships, but your personality can be as bitter and rotten as nightmarish demon. And sadly, your outward beauty will fade and you will become whatever is in your heart one day.

My grandmother was 86 when she went home with the Lord. Her skin was so soft, barely wrinkled, and although she was old, she was in my eyes still very pretty. My grandma was awesome. She worked hard, lead a good life. Was truly a giver. She was beautiful inside and out. My Aunt Dorthy...oh heavens to Betsy... She was a cranky lady. When she was young she was gorgeous...when she was old, well, Aside from the massive dyed black beehive hairstyle, she was less then attractive. She was mean inside and out. (At least to us kids, can't speak for my cousins) I can remember some of the conversations she'd have with my grandma...they were rarely nice, she always had some nasty comment about someone. Very unhappy when we saw her.

Physical beauty is so fleeting (even with Botox) and I will never understand why men flock in droves to a beautiful face/rotten interior and bypass the plain Jane/hidden beauty or fat beauty, who if given the chance would blossom under the same affection. We are such fickle creatures. 

Beauty...it really is up to you how you will use it. You can use your outward physical beauty to make your way in life but what good is it if your heart is broken? What good is it if you are used just for your looks? Trophy Spouse?

Conclusion

Ladies, my point is this, how much do you think you are worth? Are you just a pretty face on a great shaped body? Are you just a pair of boobs in a photo? What are you really worth?

I'll tell you what you are worth, you are worth more than all the gold on or in this planet. You my beautiful sisters are created in the image of a loving Saviour, who looked at you, even before you were born and were told "you are VERY good".

My favourite saying of all time:

I Know I'm a Somebody...cuz God don't make no junk. 

You are not junk! And regardless of how you look or dress, You are loved by JESUS Christ. Man's opinion don't mean squat, my opinion don't mean squat, but God says you were worth dying for.

Remember that as you go about your life... You don't need to impress another person ever, God loves you, impress Him for a change.

When you survive...

On the heals of the news the actor Robin Williams has taken his own life I want to share my story.

It's been about 9 years since I attempted to take my own life. My story like many others was about a deep depression that not even the birth of my only child could shake.

I truly felt like I was alone, worthless and really? Who would miss me? My daughter would be too young to remember me. I fought hourly with my husband. My brothers were in their own worlds. My mom had died the year before and my dad had his own life. I had no friends to turn too because of all the moving around,and who had time to make friends with a small child in tow? That's how I viewed my life.

Like so many people, I turned inward. The final straw was a stupid argument with my husband over a fry pan I bought. Apparently it was too small to cook a steak, but big enough to push me over the edge. I returned the fry pan, came home, put my daughter to bed, told my husband to kiss my ass, and went upstairs to bed. I stewed all night. I didn't sleep. The next morning, I ingested a bottle of sleeping pills, told the husband it wasn't nice knowing him and waited for the little pills to do whatever they were suppose. I don't remember much after that aside from sitting on a hospital bed being forced to drink charcoal on the threats of having a tub shoved up my nose and down my throat to administer the black ooze... That stuff was so nasty, every mouthful produced a gag...And then the Dr.'s showed up and decided that I need to be admitted to the psych ward. 

The following few days were intense. I wasn't crazy, but my roommate was. Literally tied to her bed. First day she was sedated, the second day she was just plain creepy. Luckily for me, I had less than a week of being trapped and interviewed. Apparently, this was normal procedure. Needless to say, I stayed in my room the entire time in my corner, with the room divider doing it's level best to keep the creepy chick away from me. There were some seriously disturbed people in that ward. You think your life is bad? Visit a psych ward, your life is a freaking cake walk compared to the demons these people carry.

After I was deemed safe, I was sent home and then the real fun started...Children's Aid. Yeah, the not so good do gooders arrived at my door post haste. The interviewed me, inspected every inch of my home, I had several visits by them until I could prove I wasn't a danger to myself. Joy freaking bliss. 

There is only one person who literally stood beside me the whole time I was there, my pastor, Kathy K. Who was good friends with my mom once upon a lifetime ago. She took me under her wing and helped me get my mind right and told me the ultimate truth, I was being selfish, and Jesus was ready willing and able to take the helm again. Truth hurts, but lesson learned.

And life moves forward, and carries on...

9 years later, I still struggle with depression every so often, as do millions of people, but the difference is, I Survived. Suicide is not worth it. It's far too permanent for a temporary problem. We don't know our futures and even if we are in the middle of what we perceive as a hopeless situation, battles eventually end...I would have missed the life of my daughter and her total weirdness!

If you feel that you want to die, I urge you to stop looking inward and start looking upward to Jesus. Yes it sounds cliche but it's truth! The devil wants you dead so you can't do the will of Jesus and if He can tempt you into doing his job and you succeed in killing yourself you have lost the greatest battle of all and that battle is you. 

You are more loved then you realize, you are wanted and you matter! Yes! Circumstances can change, let Jesus lead you to those green pastures beside still waters.

 Don't give up yet. Keep surviving. 

Pornography and the Christian woman

Oh ladies...how my heart breaks when I see us fighting over the dumbest things...and the newest award goes toooooooo

50 SHADES OF GREY (PERVERSION)

Well, it's not "new" really, but it is creeping up on us yet again, Valentines day 2015. 

Ladies first and foremost, I have not read it, and I most assuredly will not be reading it nor would I pay to see it. I have read reviews and frankly, I don't understand why any Christian woman would sully themselves with such outrageous nonsense. 

Ladies, I can not stress this enough,when you put garbage in yourself, it's bound to come out somewhere else. Usually when it's sex related, it's going to show up in your marital sex life. Usually in the form of un-fulfillment with your spouse. Reality is, hubby is probably not going to be the epic lover you dream of in your harlequin daydreams. If you want epic sex, pray together before you engage and ask The Lord to bless your sex life! God created sex for a reason, ENJOYMENT. 

 If you are not married, frankly, I don't care if you get mad at me, you got no business worrying about sex! Get married.

I was told today via Facebook post, by a Christian reader of said filthy book, that she had free will and was strong enough in her walk to be able to read this book. 

That my friends is a classic response which I like to call A LIE FROM THE PITS OF HELL. You are only as strong as your crappiest thought. Truth: We all run by our thoughts. We think, we act. It's just that simple. And when we continuously feed our minds sinful thoughts we start to act on them. How many cleavage or sexually suggestive selfies are on your phone right now? There are a couple of Facebook friends on my list I really want to slap in the head. It's one thing to look pretty...it's another to look like your 2 seconds from a strip tease! 

I hate to say it ladies, but or minds rule us. The apostle Paul realize this and said in 2 Corinthians 10:5 "throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ."

Do you not think that reading such a book  like 50 shades of Smutt would fall into the category of "imaginings" or "thought capturing"? An idle mind is a danger. If your thoughts are not on God what are the focused on? 

Question: How much garbage do you let into your mind? Think about it. How much inappropriate content are you allowing to cloud your thoughts? Nonsense romance novels,straight up pornographic images? Do you allow your eyes to linger a little longer on that hot cowboy photo your girl friend posted? 

Prov 27:3a For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. 

There is always a price to pay somewhere.

Ladies, we are so over sexed that we have become biblically malnourished!

When Jesus was ask what He thought was the most important law He said in Matt 22:37 "You shall Love the Lord your God with ALL your heart, with ALL your soul and WITH ALL YOUR MIND..."

Ladies, WHAT IN HELL DO YOU REALLY NEED? What makes you think you can walk the way of the goats and come out pure and spotless with the Lamb?

1 Cor 10:23 "I have the right to do anything," you say--but not everything is beneficial. "I have the right to do anything"--but not everything is constructive.

Ladies, I've said this before, IT IS TIME TO ANSWER GOD'S CALL TO HOLINESS! You can not live on the world side and hope for the best! Rev 3:16 "So, because you are lukewarm--neither hot nor cold--I am about to spit you out of my mouth." We are not playing a game ladies. We are at a time in our history where we need to step up and show the world that we are not their property and our citizenship is in heaven. 

How sad is this world that sex is the most important topic when there are billions of starving kids, wars and homeless people. You would think that maybe we'd have something better to do with our time.

In the end ladies, it's not the fact that you're a strong person, it's about obedience to the cross of Christ. So really let's be blunt, is your walk with Christ more important than your need for sexual imaginings? Are you willing to give up the world and all the temptations and shinning baubles it has to offer?

Like I said before, I wouldn't even use that filthy book as toilet paper. The things this world has to offer pale in comparison to the things that Jesus has already given for me and for you. 

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Yo! Girlfriend! Lace up them combat boots! It's WAR TIME!

It's been awhile since I last posted a blog, so I figured I ought to write y'all something to let you know I ain't dead! To bad eh.

So, lately I've been feeling kind of low. Like my life is missing something. It's not easy being unemployed. But now that schools out for the summer, and the kidlet is home on a 2 month vaca, I can't go all out looking for work, so I'm a little blah. Sometimes I honestly feel like I'm useless and serve no better purpose than to watch my girl and keep my house clean. 

BUT GOD.

Folks let's call this devil out right here cuz I know some of you are feeling the same way I am too. And guess what, it ain't you talking and feeling at all. Friends, our enemy is a crafty little jerk. See the devil is smarter then we think, but in that smartness is a huge chunk of arrogance that trips him up. He has his little pest demons studying us and learning our weaknesses just for the time of attack. And you know the second you accepted Jesus as your LORD and and Saviour, you put a big ol' bullseye on your person. You pretty much willingly stepped up into the line of fire and are now a prime target for the devils assault team.

I don't know how many times I need to say this, and I got a few pages in my book on this topic, but you, my dear sweet, meek sister in the Jesus need to know without a doubt:

YOU ARE IN A WAR!

That's right sweet cheeks, you need to be lacing up your combat boots and getting your Amour on! We got some devil stomping to do! You are fighting a devil who has personal intimate knowledge of you, hence why he knows how to attack you. One area he loves to hit is yours and mine feelings, especial the area of WORTH. That's where we women get hit hard. As women in this backwards world, we are constantly trying to prove ourselves worthy. We try to work harder, juggle more, be everything to everyone and frankly worry ourselves to the literal point of death. We are never good enough no matter how great we are. I read on FB a few weeks back a story about Brad Pitt and Angelina J. Can't spell her last name, y'all know who she is anyways, move on gf. Anywho, the story whether true or not was sad. Angelina is thought to be by MILLIONS of men and women the most beautiful, perfect, ideal of womanhood there is and yet, in this story, she had turned inwards. Depression hit her so hard it was destroying her. She apparently lost a significant amount of weight and was getting sick. Anyways, Brad came to her rescue, raised her spirits blah blah blah, she's all good. My point, Angelina, by the worlds standard has it all, but still fights the battle of self worth. Can you imagine if she came to Jesus the powerhouse she could be?

Anywho, these feelings you get in your mind of being a loser are not your own. They are a well timed attack on your person by the devil. Yes he's real, and his goal in your life is to take you down and take you out.

He wants you dead.

The bible says that he is a thief that comes only to STEAL, KILL AND DESTROY. John 10:10

So if this little dweeb can get into your mind, he will. He is going to start with putting seeds of doubt in your mind. He wants you to doubt everything you know to be true. If he can get his hands on that he can twist anything. 

Ladies, your number one weapon is the Bible. The WORD of God. You got to get into it daily. Dare I say RELIGIOUSLY. You got to get the Bible in your hands all the time. Know your weapon. Soldiers get so good at dismantling and putting back their weapons they can do it blind folded. Like it or not girl, you are a solider. And a good soldier knows her best defence is her weapon. 

Renew your mind daily with the WORD of God. See my problem this past week is I got physically tired and lapsed in my prayer time. Things are difficult when you got little ones under foot all the time, and the devil knows your mom instincts can sometimes be used to interfer with your God time. And if you have the benefit of having a job on top of having kids, time is at a premium! 

So it's up to you girl to make time for God. Nap time is groovy, but getting up before the rest of the clan does is good too. You got to get your God time. Jesus isn't the type of guy that ought to be put on the back burner. He needs to be first, even before your kids sometimes. So give The Lord the attention and time He deserves and watch how He will direct your day for you. 

When you put Jesus in His rightful place in your life, you will see how fast the devil will back down. You don't have to fight your battles, Psalm 91 has got you covered on all fronts! 

Fight that devil with God on your side. Your somebody kid. I'm somebody, cuz God don't make junk!

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No, my book ain't published yet. 

If y'all want me to come to your church to give your gals a pep talk, drop me a line we can arrange details!