NEW YEARS RESOLUTION: RESOLVE TO BELIEVE

NETTIE-ISM: Put your faith where your circumstances are- all of them!

There are some New Year’s Resolutions that should not be broken. There are some life adjustments that should be made as soon as possible not to be stopped. If you are inclined to make New Year’s Resolutions, promise yourself that you will develop your faith. “But I have faith!” You say.

JAMES 2:18 THE EXPANDED BIBLE
[L- But] Someone might say, “You have faith, but I have ·deeds [works].” ·Show me [Prove; Demonstrate] your faith without ·doing anything [L- works], and I will ·show you [prove; demonstrate] my faith by ·what I do [my works].

Your words and actions reveal your faith. It is amazing the number of people over the age of 60 that talk about their health issues and declare aches and pains are part of the aging process. Many people fear a diagnosis of cancer. Then there are those who give extra to church when they are facing financial crisis compared to the giving sparingly on other days. People who say they believe in YHWH actively participate in homosexual behavior and abort their baby or encourage someone to do so. There are many indications that you do not have faith in YHWH as He is revealed in Scripture.

THIS YEAR RESOLVE TO BELIEVE THE WORD!

ROMANS 10:17
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Going to church and hearing YHWH’s word are not synonymous. Many people hear messages of encouragement and motivation yet fail to develop trust in Him.

I remember sitting in church during the housing crisis listening to testimony after testimony of how families were still together despite losing their home to foreclosure! I was thinking to myself, as my husband and I were going through our own financial crisis, “this is not what GOD wants!” Thanks be to GOD who gives us the victory (1 Corinthians 15:57). The Pastor declared these people were tithers (works) therefore GOD helped them through the crisis- no doubt he did according to their faith (Matthew 9:29). I believed: With God nothing is impossible (Luke 1:37).

Matthew 9:29
Then He touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith let it be to you.”

If it is part of GOD’s promises then you can have it, if you believe. Belief does not come overnight nor does believing mean the manifestation of the promise will be instant. The first step is listening to yourself.

LUKE 6:45
A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.

MATTHEW 12:37
For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”

PROVERBS 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

I call it: self-fulfilling prophecies. Not only does what you say about yourself affect your life but what you say about others does as well. Your words are seeds planted that will produce an in-kind harvest. Generations ago we were taught: If you don’t have anything good to say say nothing; now everyone wants to give their opinion good or bad.

Learn to speak the Word over your situations which means you have to personally study the word. Learn to see in the spirit

EPHESIANS 1:16-18
do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,

He was the Word in the beginning and became flesh living among us; He is beyond natural. Trust His Word more than man’s or even your own. Resolve to speak His truths as it is written and not the beliefs of others. Resolve to believe.
                                                                                Written by Marsha L F Randolph

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NETTIE-OLOGY: THOU SHALT NOT!

MY JOURNEY: YEAR TO DATE OBSERVATIONS.

PHILIPPIANS 2:12
 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;

I still believe man cannot get me into heaven or keep me out of hell. And, I still believe that I have to assume responsibility for my own faith. It is these two key factors that motivates me challenge other people’s opinions and search the Scriptures for truths.

1 JOHN 4:1
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

This past year has been filled with new understandings and deeper insights. I have explored the Hebraic roots of my faith and listened to those who have studied it for a lot longer than I. Many teachers of Messianic Torah  followers have YouTube channels and I can listen to them speak, take notes, study, pray and meditate on what has been said; this is what I have done.

What I see is a group of people who have a long list of “Thou shalt nots”. Like most denominational Christians there are variations of what is and is not acceptable to YHWH.

MARK 7:13
making the word of God of no effect through your tradition which you have handed down. And many such things you do.”

In order for me to accept what is presented as part of the Torah followers or Hebraic Roots Movements I must rejected the effective ministries of men and women I admire.

Christmas and Easter are two very distinguishing factors. Traditional Christians celebrate both the Old Covenant focused groups acknowledge neither.

What you can and cannot eat is another issue. Do you eat pork? Can you eat pork?

How about what women wear and what men wear? First of all men in the old Covenant times did not wear pants/ slacks or shorts! Just sayin’. Second, I am generally a conservative dresser but I like sleeveless shirts because it keeps me from getting to hot and I don’t like anything around my neck; no one can accuse me of dressing provocatively but Torah folk might have a problem with the camisoles I wear.

I have discovered, THIS IS MY PERSONAL OPINION,  Hebraic roots focused people, followers of the Torah, are so focused on not being like “Christians” that they have inadvertently become legalistic. My Christian brothers and sisters who are aware of the Torah followers and Hebraic Roots Movement people are super sensitive to their words and find themselves having to defend why they believe what they believe; STOP! For me there is a way to “co-exist” so to speak and that is based on Philippians 2:12 and 1 John 4:1.

Each of us will be judged based on YHWHs purpose for our life. We must work out our own salvation by studying the Word and doing what the Spirit has revealed to us. Whatever we are being taught or told to believe we must study to make sure it is truth and relevant.

Personally, I don’t think GOD really cares if you eat pork or a carrot. I don’t think it is that important to Him if you attend church on Sunday or Saturday.  It is written that those who believe in Yeshua Hamashiach, Jesus the Messiah, they are not condemned (Romans 8:1). It is important, however, that whatever you do it gives Him glory; your actions should not turn people away from seeking Him.

COLOSSIANS 3:15-17
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

                                                                                                           written by Marsha L F Randolph

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NETTIE-OLOGY: LIAR!

Are you lying to your Pastor?

Don’t answer the question because I already know the answer. No, you did not tell your Church Leader a lie outright, nor did you tell your Church Leader the truth. For me the bigger question is directed towards the Church Leader: Are you so busy telling people what to believe that you are not paying attention to the fact that they are not taking your word for it?

“Don’t tell Pastor!” A friend of mine instructed me as she smoked a cigarette. I didn’t. 

I was at a friends house and she had placed the wine in a “discreet” place so that the deacon who was visiting would not see it. Really????

How many couples attend church and the Pastor does not know they live together?

Church Leaders are busy planning messages for the masses but not paying attention to the lives of those under their care. I was in an abusive marriage and my Pastor did not know until I left. The person I know who runs a pregnancy counseling center told me she has counseled many Church attending Bible believing women who had planned on having an abortion including a Pastor’s wife (No, they did not abort their babies). Church leaders don’t ask and parishioners don’t tell.

Even I find it difficult to inform my Pastor about things BUT, there are pictures on Instagram of me smoking cigars with a glass of wine or liquor; the church is so small that she knows when I am not there, and I have been known to vent on Facebook thus if you really want to know about me the information is out there.  Some people in order to know you have to ask.

I guess the real question is: Is the church ignoring the needs of the people?

                                                                                               written by Marsha L F Randolph

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NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS- VISION

NETTIE-ISM:  Instead of setting yourself up for failure

DON’T MAKE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS! 

Making New Year’s Resolutions is one of those traditions that people make knowing they will not carry it out. Broken promises to yourself are the things joked about at the Christmas party. STOP!

We all have areas in our lives that need adjustment and these corrections should be made when we notice them not on the first of the new year.

Two things I do not do:

1. Start reading my Bible on January 1 with the goal of finishing it on December 31.
2. Make New Years Resolutions

I have read my Bible from Genesis to Revelations on more than one occasion using various translations. Most of the time I start reading in October or November and finish reading, my Bible, whenever. In my blog post NETTIE-OLOGY: NEW YEARS RESOLUTION I explain why I don’t make resolutions.

What people really need is a vision, a goal established that they can see themselves living for the rest of their lives. Being able to fit that wedding dress is not a vision but a temporary goal- clearly after the wedding there is no need to keep losing weight.

With a vision you have to have a plan and December 28 to January 1 may not be enough time to develop such a plan. My vision of eating non-GMO foods, free range non-GMO fed, non-steroid given meats is a long term vision that was started years ago- I am getting there but not there yet.

PROVERBS 29:18 THE VOICE
Where there is no vision from God, the people run wild, but those who adhere to God’s instruction know genuine happiness.

• Does God want you to lose weight? He wants you to be healthy there is a difference.  (Deuteronomy 34:7, Psalm 91:16)
• Does God want you to get married? He wants you to be joined together with the right person. Abba is more particular about who we marry than we are. (Matthew 19:6)
• Does God want you to be rich? He wants you to prosper and be in health EVEN AS your soul prospers.  (3 John 1:2)

I know quite a few people who will be in church, some on their knees, at midnight on New Years. Many will have made promises to themselves, resolutions, just like they did the year before, that they will not be able to keep. It is time you break the tradition since the results have been the same ole’- same ole’!

GALATIANS 6:4
But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? In 12 months will you be closer to that goal or were you so focused on something else that you put off doing what needs to be done?

What about that wedding dress you want to fit in? Perhaps you need to find a different dress and work on your eating habits.

Do you want to be rich but still use your credit cards like it is cash? Start planning today to buy all Christmas presents with cash. Learn to use cash or do without; pack your lunch not run to a fast food place and put it on the card. Tell your friends you cannot hang out! Tell your co-workers you cannot get together after work.

Did you make a New Year’s Resolution? Are you really going to keep it or are you lying to yourself?
                                                                                                           written by Marsha L F Randolph

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NETTIE-OLOGY: NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS

I don’t make promises to myself on January 1st. Whatever adjustments I need are done when I discover the need. Many people make New Years Resolutions that are kept, maybe, for six months.

January 1 is to the weight loss and fitness centers is as Black Friday is to retailers- the day to make lots of money. For about 6 weeks these places are fully staffed to accommodate the people who want to lose weight, get slim and trim or buff; and, in the case of Black Friday, for those who want to buy things that they put off purchasing until December.

Lifestyle changes are a process. It takes about 6 weeks of doing something consistently for it to transition from a habit to a lifestyle. There will always be something to distract you from doing what you told yourself you would do, success comes when you overcome the obstacles.

For the next few days I am going to share a few suggestions of life adjustments, formerly referred to as New Years resolutions people should make- particularly Christians. Don’t get offended by the Nettie-isms! 
                                                                                                       written by  Marsha L F Randolph

FOUR GIFTS

MY JOURNEY: December 24, 2018

ISAIAH 11:6
“The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.

Every year my youngest daughter takes my niece out Christmas shopping and I take my grandson, we do this so my daughter does not have to bear the financial burden of taking her children shopping for gifts. The past few years my grandson’s taste has gone from casual to quality, for me this is a financial challenge. This year was no different but:

My grandson, Randal, had to get 5 gifts, including one for me. The gift for his sister was done in advance, it was special order meaning I had to make it. His gift for his grandfather was done with his aunt because as a family we had decided the theme for him was “a new wardrobe”. I had found a unique gift that I knew his mother would love so I purchased it and showed it to him- he had the right to yea or nay it- he liked it. His aunt had requested something very specific and he wanted to accommodate her.

Every item he picked out for his aunt was, even with the sale, beyond his budget. I also suggested to him that he should spend more money on his mother than anyone else- my grandson ignored the statement.

After making the purchases he personally wrapped each gift and I prayed about our outing this year. I had such fun being out with Randal, we really shopped until we dropped- he also helped me pick out my gift for his grandfather! My grandson has standards!

The Spirit reminded me what my grandson already knew. In fact my grandson had said earlier: We don’t need a tree or gifts if we are together as a family. (I am paraphrasing but the essence of these words were out of the mouth of an 11 year old!) There is no price on quality.
The 4 gifts my grandson purchased:

1. For his grandfather clothing. His grandfather often purchasing things for him to wear even though it is obvious he needs new clothes.
2. For his aunt, what she asked for a purse. She always gives him what he ask for.
3. For his sister, a personalized tote bag designed by him. She is one of a kind and he really does love her.
4. For his mother a large mug that says “QUEEN” - because he is (as she calls him) her Prince, my grandson loves his mother. This mug was the second best gift he gave. 

What was the best gift? The one gift he did not buy. We spent an entire day he and I talking, hanging out buying stuff for others. The best gift will always be the time you spend together. And a child shall lead them.                            Written by Marsha L F Randolph

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NO CHRISTMAS

MY JOURNEY: CHRISTMAS 2018

I grew up in a household that celebrated Christmas. Our Christmases were not overwhelming with stuff but we did get things we needed and something we wanted. One year one of my sisters told my mother she hated her, that year my sister did not get any gifts. My mother was not a “tough” love person she simply allowed us to learn: our behavior has consequences. For me receiving gifts on Christmas day was not an assumed activity thus it never has been about the “stuff”.

December 25th, a date established by man, is the day designated to remember the miraculous birth of our Lord and Saviour, Yeshua Hamashiach. We call this day CHRISTMAS, Torah followers, Hebraic Roots Movement groups and even a few organizations that believe the Bible do not believe Christmas should be incorporated into our lives; many see it as a cult like activity, paganistic,  and should not be carried out.

IS EVERYTHING CREATED BY MAN THAT IS NOT IN THE BIBLE PAGAN? 

The Bible does not instruct us to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, or even New Years day (and there is a foot note to which calendar we should be going by- but that is another study). The basis of Christmas is love; if we were to get rid of Christmas we would do more harm than good.

JOHN 3:16 THE EXPANDED BIBLE
“[L- For] God loved the world so much that he gave his ·one and only [only; unique; T- only begotten; 1:14, 18] Son so that whoever believes in him may not ·be lost [T- perish], but have eternal life.

CHRISTMAS IS LOVE. 

Christmas is the day we acknowledge through festive celebrations the presentation of the SON OF GOD who became the son of man.  Christmas is a time to celebrate life beginning with the birth of Yeshua Hamashiach. Everyone knows “Jesus is the reason for the season”.

It is true many have gotten caught up in the materialism of the day, but even these few know WITHOUT THE SON OF GOD there would be no day of giving.  Many people, such as those who are strict Torah followers or anti-Christmas, use the chaos of the malls as proof that no one should participate in the holiday. That is a problem: Is getting rid of Christmas the solution?

A MATERIALISTIC PERSON IS MATERIALISTIC ALL THE TIME 

NOT JUST ON CHRISTMAS! 

I find that people who have to have the biggest, latest and greatest are that way year around not just December 25th. Christians who embrace the ways of the world do not make YHWH a priority at anytime. The growth of mega-churches which can allow the “Believer” to: worship, hear, pay, pray and go home in one hour, 90 minutes tops is proof that Christmas is not a problem. We cannot blame an event that has been celebrated for centuries on the event when the problem is really the heart of the individual.

ROMANS 12:2
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

It is the world that promotes the idea that bigger means better and that what you had yesterday is not good enough for today. Traditional candle light church services have to be incorporated into the hip happening light flashing surround sound program presented in a timely fashion so that you will not miss the game, the appetizers or arrival of aunt so and so! If the church has incorporated the world into its’ service why do we think the members of that church will not do the same.

ONCE UPON A TIME WE CELEBRATED THE BIRTH OF THE SON OF GOD who became the son of man purely and without all the hoopla we have today. It was a time of worship, feast and fellowship. Before mass marketing, over-sized malls and Amazon, homemade gifts were the rule not the exception. Gifts were thoughtful, needed and appreciated. Gifts were presented with love not a special receipt printed in case the recipient needed to return the item. 

THE PROBLEM WITH CHRISTMAS IS NOT CHRISTMAS.

In my opinion: the problem with Christmas is not Christmas. The problem, as Torah followers point out, is that Yeshua Hamashiach is not the focus, “main attraction”, of the holiday. However, I do not believe that getting rid of Christmas is the solution.

CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT LOVE

Christmas is about love not stuff,  God is love. On December 25th we celebrate His love by giving to others. Many of us have forgotten that the size of our love is not based on the size of our gift.

JOHN 3:16 THE VOICE
For God expressed His love for the world in this way: He gave His only Son so that whoever believes in Him will not face everlasting destruction, but will have everlasting life.

When you look around at the decorations, when you see all the gifts being purchased it is possible that the gift giver is materialistic OR IT COULD BE that the gift giver has decided to make a financial sacrifice to show in a tangible way how much he or she cares about the recipient. A husband knows that presenting his wife with a car on Christmas day does not equal the amount of love he has for her. A wife knows that the super sized television she purchased for her husband may bring with it a big debt but it will also give him great joy. It is the joy that giving brings to others that motivates the giver.

MATTHEW 22:39
And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’

Of all the Bible verses people have quoted in support of not celebrating Christmas the second greatest commandment is not one of them. December 25th, to me, is not about giving to the church but to each other. It is not about trees, eggnog or even gifts but being with the people you love.

When you hear about all the activities around town I challenge you to adjust your perception. Those parties you hear about reflects co-workers and friends getting together and releasing the stress they have endured the past 11 months- months of struggle, heart ache, disappointment and even a goodbye to those loved ones who have graduated from earth to eternity. Social media highlights the crazy passion of men and women who want to get that one gift that they can now afford because retailers decided to wait until the day after Thanksgiving for a set number of hours it could be theirs.

If the price of that flat screen TV that people were fighting over was available August 25th in an unlimited quantity all day you would not see the madness!

Jesus reminds us that the second greatest commandment is that we love one another. Christmas is about celebrating life by loving our co-workers, those who sit next to us at the dinner table and those who live across the street. There is no greater love than the love of YESHUA HAMASHIACH, Jesus the Messiah, what we do on December 25th cannot add to or take away from His love it can only serve as a reminder to His actions.

JOHN 15:13
Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.

If you focus on the negative you will miss the positive. Christmas is love on steroids! People smile; people are polite, people are loving. People show their appreciation for co-workers by giving little trinkets. People show their love of family by giving gifts. We remember others by serving the homeless, visiting the incarcerated and those confined to a bed. People dress in their finest (loving themselves Matthew 22:39) and, yes, they worship the LORD.

Christmas is about love. There are those who have a “letter of the law” mindset and classify Christmas as a pagan event that followers of Yeshua should not participate in. I respectfully disagree with this idea. Of course those who are anti-Christ want to eliminate anything and everything that has to do with faith in God including Christmas. The birth of Christ is the manifestation of GOD’S love, He is the tangible gift Abba has given to us.

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS “NO CHRISTMAS” BECAUSE HE WAS BORN.

                                                                                           written by Marsha L F Randolph

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MY SALVATION

 MY JOURNEY: DECEMBER 18, 2018 Yes, I believe

I think it is a good thing to not blindly accept what people tell you, particularly when it comes to what you believe. I have written on more than one occasion using a variety of words: ‘religious’ leaders have varying interpretations of YHWH’s word.

There are a lot of men and women of faith whom I respect and trust BUT I still meditate on and search the Scriptures as to the validity of their words.

1 JOHN 4:1
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

There is nothing wrong with questioning the validity of your church leader’s words; you cannot enter heaven based on what your Pastor said. Testing the spirits is simply evaluating what you are being told based on what is written in Scripture. 

PHILIPPIANS 2:12-13
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.

I have learned God’s word through classes, preaching, teaching and personal study. I ask YHWH questions (Matthew 7:7). This year I was introduced to the Hebraic Roots Movement, another level of my faith journey.

I don’t agree with all of what some of the speakers found on YouTube, or the few books I have read, have declared to be absolute.  What I believe:

YHWH is the root of all mankind, 

Yeshua is the branch in which of all who desire to have a relationship with GOD 

must be attached to. 

Jesus, Yeshua, is Jewish. He obeyed the commandments of God. Prior to His death, burial and resurrection He taught the will of YHWH. Yeshua taught that in obeying the two you obeyed all.

MATTHEW 22:37-40
Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’  On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”

For me the measuring stick of what I should and should not do is love.  YHWH has to be my #1 and just as I care about myself I should care about others.

PEOPLE CAN HAVE YOU MAJORING IN THE MINORS!

I believe with all my heart and soul that Yeshua, Jesus, is the only begotten Son of God. I believe Scripture as it is presented in what we refer to as the Bible; I have not studied the other books such as Maccabees. I know that I am a child of GOD therefore I know that I am saved.

There will always be people who think I am wrong, fortunately for me these people cannot send me to hell or keep me out of heaven. In addition to Scripture I have the help of the Spirit of GOD (yes, I speak in a heavenly language).

The same is true for whoever is reading this post. It is important that you attend a place of biblical learning that facilitates personal growth and development. It is important that you search the Scriptures for yourself and ask YHWH for understanding (James 1:5).

We are always growing, always learning, always improving ourselves by doing what pleases ABBA. The key is to put GOD first, many people believe they have but have not. “Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.”     written by Marsha L F Randolph

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NETTIE-ISM: FAKE BOOBS!

Nettie-ism: Why are single women spending their money on fake boobs and not an investment portfolio? Fake boobs may get you a bed partner but it will not get you a life mate. It would be better to invest your money that will grow interest and not deflating inches.  - Marsha L F Randolph
   




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A HODGE -PODGE OF THOUGHTS

MY JOURNEY: December 3-16, 2018 I have been thinking about a lot of stuff.

COMPLAINTS & COMPLEMENTS

PSALM 16:1 THE COMPLETE JEWISH BIBLE
I bless Adonai, my counselor; at night my inmost being instructs me.

Yesterday (December 2)I was complaining because the dryer broke. The repairman has been in earlier to fix the machine and after my husband washed and dried his clothes it broke again! (Or was it fixed correctly?) But then, as I began hanging the wet clothing outside I began to notice how beautiful the sky was and how gentle the breeze was.
As I began appreciating the beauty of the evening I began praising YHWH! WOW! To think I was contemplating going to the laundry-mat and miss out on such a wonderful night. Why was I complaining again? Silly me, I turned my complaints to complements and praise.
Then on December 13 my refrigerator started acting up! Oh my!! It took a few days and a phone call but I fixed it! I did not get angry or frustrated, I knew that GOD knew that I needed to keep stuff cold.

DRESSING MODESTLY

1 TIMOTHY 2:9-10
Likewise, the women, when they pray, should be dressed modestly and sensibly in respectable attire, not with elaborate hairstyles and gold jewelry, or pearls, or expensive clothes.  Rather, they should adorn themselves with what is appropriate for women who claim to be worshiping God, namely, good deeds.

I prefer dressing conservatively. I don’t need to cover my face unless I am in the middle of a dust storm or blizzard but you don’t need to know where my curves are or what color my hair is. I have never been comfortable criticizing Muslim women who cover their bodies; I do not appreciate women going to the beach in swim wear that only covers their nipples and their ‘glory’ (pubic region). Because I am not in competition with any woman and I do not want or need the lustful attention of a man (or woman these days)I tend to cover up.

GENESIS 24:65 THE COMPLETE JEWISH BIBLE
She said to the servant, “Who is this man walking in the field to meet us?” When the servant replied, “It’s my master,” she took her veil and covered herself.

Many women, old and young, consider it a great idea to show off their bodies. In Genesis 24 Rebekah sees Issac her soon to be husband approaching. The only thing he needed to see was her face, there were characteristics, qualifications, more important to a man who wanted a wife than her appearance.  Even if he is “the one” he does not need to see what he is getting physically before he knows what he is getting intellectually. (And a ‘buff’ man does not make a equate to a great husband.)

HEBRAIC ROOTS vs THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

ROMANS 12:2 THE VOICE
Do not allow this world to mold you in its own image. Instead, be transformed from the inside out by renewing your mind. As a result, you will be able to discern what God wills and whatever God finds good, pleasing, and complete.

I am still developing an understanding of this aspect of my faith thus my mind is being renewed day by day with new truths and corrections.  Sometimes I come across teachings that I am not familiar with and when I research it, I am speaking of Hebraic Roots teachings, there is a difference in interpretation- actually the same is true for traditional Christianity as well.

There are unique doctrines associated with various Torah Following believers of Yeshua as well as the Hebraic Roots movement group. How intense into the practices of the Old Covenant are these various groups?

All things are subject to interpretation. Christmas is a biggie!  (See my post AM I A PAGAN?) I know that Christmas is a man-made event celebrated on a man-made date and has become commercialized- so has church attendance! For every Bible verse that one ministry points out why something should be done the opposing viewpoint has Bible verse that prove their way is correct. 

That is why it is a journey- every road brings a new perspective of what lies ahead.         
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AM I A PAGAN?????

MY JOURNEY: December 13, 2018 I want to celebrate Christmas!

No where is there a mention of Christmas in the Bible and Jesus, Yeshua, was not born on December 25th, 0000.

JOHN 10:22-23
Now it was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, and it was winter.  And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon’s porch.

John 10:22 is the verse that some attribute to Yeshua celebrating Hanukkah.  How I interpret these to verses is: At the time Yeshua entered the temple it was winter, the period of time in which the Feast of Dedication was celebrated. These Feast is associated with Hanukkah thus many equate this to Jesus celebrating Hanukkah.

I find it interesting that a discussion of Hanukkah can be found in the book of Maccabees of which many reject as not necessary to read. Add to this many refer to this celebration as the Festival of Lights. As far as I can discover the first Christmas was not celebrated until the 4th century or so. According to my brief study birthdays were not even celebrated- more attention was given to a person’s death.

Now, it is true there were things associated with paganism that are also part of the Christian celebration. Here is my counter: atheist where cross, Buddhist have attended Christian churches, and Muslims quote the Bible- do we stop attending church or reading the Word because unbelievers participate in a Christ-centered activity? No.  Do we discard symbols of Christian faith because un-Believers wear them? No.

• Am I a pagan because I celebrate Christmas? Am I not honoring YHWH because I give gifts to others? 
• Should I celebrate Hanukkah, even though the full story is not in the Book that many Christians endorse?
• Why do I want to celebrate Christmas?

I celebrate my birthday and on that day people give me gifts. I celebrate other people’s birthdays and on their day those individuals are given gifts.

Unlike on my birthday, I want to go all out for Jesus! Let’s decorate! Are the decorations really paganistic????  Again, a brief search revealed the following concepts:

• THE STAR/ CANDLES- The star to Bethlehem
• GIFTS-  Remember at the time of His birth gifts were brought to Him
•   RIBBON / BOWS- We are tied together
• RED - the Blood
• GREEN -everlasting life
• BELL- proclamatIon
• CANDY CANE- Shephered staff
• WREATH-never ending love (circle of love); generosity, giving and family
• HOLLY- 
• MISTLETOE- actually needs to be attached to the tree in order to live
• TREE- Hope, everlasting life AND IT IS NOT of pagan origin.

I am having difficulty convincing myself that: If I decorate my home with symbols that remind me of my faith in YHWH and give Him all the glory I am offending Elohim. Just like, I cannot convince myself that an atheist is a believer if he wears a cross either!

ROMANS 10:10
For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 

The problem with Christmas today is not the symbols associated with it but the mindset of the people celebrating it.

 BELIEVERS HAVE TAKEN THE CHRIST OUT OF CHRISTMAS.

Even I think of Christmas as a time of my giving to others as a personal gesture and not symbol of Yeshua’s gift to us.

I went to sleep thinking about Christmas and my beliefs about it, I woke up thinking about the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving. We celebrate these holidays, that are not in the Bible, in honor of and appreciation for the blessings we have- a great nation, wonderful families, the ability to produce (the works of our hands). Should we stop celebrating them? If we do some research we can link the symbols of these holidays with some pagan tradition - I write facetiously!

I was listening to a YouTuber who was pro-Christmas point out an observation of a YouTuber who was anti-Christmas (I subscribe to the anti-Christmas YouTuber’s channel) I cannot disagree with the observation. The anti-Christmas person said, (paraphrasing): when we get on our knees to get gifts we are bowing to an idle. Huh? The snarky in me thought: I don’t bow I bend and pick up the gifts. The pro-Christmas guy said: What if there was something under the bed does the bed become an idle because we are on our knees?  (I guess I am not the only snarky one!)

Romans 10:10 speaks of what you believe in your heart.

I don’t know anyone who worships symbols of Christmas or believe the day is a commandment of God. Has it gotten out of hand? YES! Should we do away with it? NO. The same people who spend too much money at Christmas, spend too much money on vacations, back to school and birthdays.

Christmas is not a commandment of God, nor is Hanukkah it is a celebration of the blessings of God and the victories He has given us.

I personally, do not see anything wrong with setting aside a day to give above and beyond what you have been doing. Can it be done without the trees and lights? Of course. But if I can put up a flag for the 4th of July, a picture of turkeys for Thanksgiving and even balloons for a birthday, baby shower, weddings and such, how much more can I do to celebrate the “designated” day of my Saviour’s birth?
                                                                              Written by Marsha L F Randolph



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WHERE AM I GOING

MY JOURNEY: December 7, 2018 My journey to where I am at this moment is not that complicated.

One of the reasons I am so passionate about my faith is because I am confident that Yeshua is real and that YHWH is the ONE TRUE GOD. My confidence is not based on what the Baptist, AME, non-denominational Word, non-denominational Grace, non-denominational Prophetic, non-denominational Vineyard, or any other church I have been a part of has taught me. My confidence is based on my personal search and study of Scripture and my personal experiences as directed by the Spirit of GOD.

My mother challenged me for as long as she lived, she pushed me to understanding the why. My mother never discouraged me from attending church, because of her lead rolls in various political organizations she knew quite a few church and political leaders as well as media personalities. Her knowledge of the “behind the scenes realities” of both church and state gave her a healthy skepticism of both organization which she past on to me. I was taught: the message may be correct but the messenger is flawed.

ROMANS 3:23
 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

I did not understand, resented much, why my mother was so critical of various church leaders until I became active in the ministry. People did not understand why I would leave a church in which I was serving so actively in. How can I submit to the church authority when I discover the Pastor is a manipulator and has no respect for the people he is supposed to shepherd? How can I give my heard earning money to an organization that is supposed to preach and teach God’s commandments while ignoring transgressions he or she knows exist within the body associated with the church they lead.
My mother taught me that my faith was not based on her opinion. There are people who do not grow spiritually because they are part of a church in which they: do not attend service regularly, do not pay attention to what is being said while in attendance, do not like the style of service, or  do not like the leader; they associate with the church because it is what their family did or they think this is what God wants them to do. My mother taught me: My relationship with YHWH is personal and not based on a building in which a group of people attend or a man that speaks from a stage. 

I know there is ONE GOD because of my personal experiences. I obtained victory over an abusive marriage; I celebrated, as painful as it was, the graduation from earth to eternity of my first born child- my only son; filing bankruptcy was the easiest financial hardship that I have had to overcome, of which there were many; the health attacks, the rejections, and other adversities I have endured over the decades are minor afflictions.

2 TIMOTHY 4:5 THE COMPLETE JEWISH BIBLE
But you, remain steady in every situation, endure suffering, do the work that a proclaimer of the Good News should, and do everything your service to God requires.

Do I believe that YHWH put all these obstacles in my path? No!  Was He aware of my troubles, my pain, my sorrows, my distress? Yes! But I can look back and see how He moved in my life to get me through every storm. 

As I move forward I step cautiously- I don’t want to be one of those people who just went even though they were not sent.  BUT just as the call to write came to me there is a call to obtain a title. Why YHWH wants me to be a Pastor, if that is indeed what He is saying (I am still not certain), I don’t know. I understand that there is a direct relation between the obstacles I have endured and the assignments YHWH has given me.

JEREMIAH 20:9
Then I said, “I will not make mention of Him, Nor speak anymore in His name.” But His word was in my heart like a burning fire Shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, And I could not.

Years ago YHWH told me not to pursue a title, I did not. In the years since: I have learned quite a bit, adjusted my attitude towards others and myself, and developed a strong desire to please Him and help people see what I see.  Currently, there are so many ifs in my life that I can not say with natural certainty that I will be where I am sitting right now this time next year or even next month. But because of what I have experienced I know that GOD knows and that gives me peace.

JEREMIAH 29:11
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

I remember all of this as I blindly move forward, the one thing I do know I will perish if I do nothing.

YOU ARE THE SUM TOTAL OF YOUR EXPERIENCES AND 

HOW YOU RESPONDED TO THEM.

I write this post as an act of defiance against Satan. Stepping out on faith knowing that he wants to stop me by any means necessary. I now consider myself a fool of Christ.

1 CORINTHIANS 1:18
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

1 CORINTHIANS  4:10
 We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, but we are dishonored!

Where am I going? I have no idea!     written by Marsha L F Randolph

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RESTING

MY JOURNEY: DECEMBER 8, 2018 I have to hurry up and stop!

ROMANS 14:5
One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind.

I have decided to make Saturday my day of rest, my Sabbath. Sunday is the indisputable first day of the week thus Saturday is the seventh day. We know that Elohim ceased His work on the 7th day, man decided to change the day of rest to Sunday. If others want to make Sunday their “Sabbath” day then so be it.

GENESIS 2:2-3 NAMES OF GOD BIBLE
By the seventh day Elohim had finished the work he had been doing. On the seventh day he stopped the work he had been doing. Then Elohim blessed the seventh day and set it apart as holy, because on that day he stopped all his work of creation.

Despite my declaration of behavior, my problem is: I am not really resting- ceasing from my work!

I am busy every day! On the seventh day, Saturday, I have stuff to do, many unfinished projects. When Saturday was my “catch-up” day I had no problem ‘resting’ on Sunday, the day everyone else did nothing but go to church and eat. (Or did they?)

MATTHEW 6:33 NAMES OF GOD BIBLE
But first, be concerned about his kingdom and what has his approval. Then all these things will be provided for you.

What is more important than spending time with YHWH? Who is more important than YHWH? Nothing and no one, therefore, I need to learn to cease from my work and redirect my attention to Him.

Resting is not sleeping, doing nothing for an entire day. Resting is redirecting your attention from your works to His finished work.

JOHN 19:30 NAMES OF GOD
After Yeshua had taken the vinegar, he said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and died.

HEBREWS 4:2-3 THE COMPLETE JEWISH BIBLE
for Good News has also been proclaimed to us, just as it was to them. But the message they heard didn’t do them any good, because those who heard it did not combine it with trust. For it is we who have trusted who enter the rest. It is just as he said, “And in my anger, I swore that they would not enter my rest.” He swore this even though his works have been in existence since the founding of the universe.

It is important that we cease from our labors and rest in His presence so that we can remember who we are in Him.

If you cannot rest, how can you fast?

Written by Marsha L F Randolph

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WHO IS RIGHT????

MY JOURNEY: DECEMBER 4, 2018 When I read their book it is clear that they think they are 100% correct and everyone else is wrong.

Now that I am studying the Hebraic Roots Movement I have discovered a new group of “non-denominational, non-legalisting” legalistic denominations. Most of the people I have been listening to, thanks to YouTube, teach as if everyone else has got it wrong and 'this is what the Torah really means". Like their Christian counterparts, these leaders of the faith firmly believe they have got it right.

Where do I stand?  I am a follower of Yeshua Hamashiach; I may not spell His name the way other people do because, there seems to be multiple ways of spelling JESUS, Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic or Modern English.  Because I follow Him who was born Jewish I cannot ignore the teachings he grew up learning- Judaism. Yeshua grew up learning the commandments of YHWH therefore I must also know them.

That said, I PERSONALLY believe, that means you can reject this ideology, that there are some laws that I do not have to follow and there are some precepts that I may adhere to that may not be applicable to others. Notice I wrote: “laws and precepts”, some teach commandments, laws and precepts re equal thus all must be obeyed except the sacrifices- I do not.

 As I pray and research various beliefs that I have or have been taught I write it down for others to read. I do not know all the commandments, laws and precepts presented in Scripture, at least not specifically. What I do know is what Jesus said and what was written by John.

MARK 12:29-31
Jesus answered him, “The first of all the commandments is: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. 31 And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”

1 JOHN 4:8
He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.

It is all about: Who do you love???? If you go to church on Sunday. If you eat pork. If a woman runs around with her head uncovered. If a person is in a homosexual relationship after having an abortion. The first question is DO YOU LOVE GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND SOUL?

Before we even deal with our interactions with others, whom we are supposed to love not lust after, our relationship with YHWH needs to be perfected.

JOHN 14:15 THE TREE OF LIFE VERSION
 “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.

If I have to keep His commandments I have to know what they are and believe them which means I have to study the Scripture for myself. Clearly, no one really knows except the Spirit reveals it to Him.                                                                          written by Marsha L F Randolph



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RELIGI-LOGICAL

CHRISTIANS ARE NOT PERFECT
THEY ARE PERFECTED 

MY JOURNEY: December 2, 2018 #2

I am non-religi-logical! LOL! But seriously- I just can’t do this identity politics / identity faith thing that people seem to be PHIdoing.

I have been studying what it means to be a Christian for decades and the road has lead me to a study on Hebraic Roots. BUT! In studying Hebraic roots this ‘movement’ has its’ nuances. So how do I identify myself?????

I AM A CHILD OF GOD SAVED

 BY THE GRACE OF YHWH. 

PHILIPPIANS 2:12-13
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.

According to the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Philippians I must work out my own salvation. That means that I must work things out myself. Yes, I can have help in  understanding things but I must assume personal responsibility for my relationship with YHWH.

MATTHEW 7:21-23
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’

I think of all the men and women out there who are doing great things for the kingdom. I have books written by them; I have given to their ministry’ I have sat in the church they lead. It would stand to reason, be logical to conclude, that these people would spend eternity with ABBA.

COLOSSIANS 2:20-23
Therefore, if you died with Christ from the basic principles of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to regulations— “Do not touch, do not taste, do not handle,” which all concern things which perish with the using—according to the commandments and doctrines of men? These things indeed have an appearance of wisdom in self-imposed religion, false humility, and neglect of the body, but are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh.

I have discovered, even non-denominational churches have “things” they expect their church members to do. Part of their religion is to be non-religious! Every religion has regulations but these regulations cannot get you into heaven or keep you out of hell.

Are religions illogical? Or, is it logical to be religious? Seriously what is a person coming into the faith supposed to do?  In writing my post “A-LA-CARTE’ FAITH” I concluded that we all pick and choose what we are going to absorb when it comes to what we believe. Think about the different types of Baptist congregations there are. I don’t think having a faith is illogical but I do think it is illogical to be so religious that you neglect your relationship with GOD. That is why I have declared myself to be anti-religi-logical.

RELIGI-LOGICAL defined:
1) To base ones’ belief solely on the teachings of a particular religion without personally researching through reading Scripture and praying with the help of the Spirit of YHWH
2) To have a foundation of faith based on man’s words and not the Word of YHWH

NOTE: Though the matter discussed is a serious one I did have fun with this study. YHWH gave us laughter often I laugh in His presence because in His presence is fullness of joy. (Psalm 16:11)
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A-LA-CARTE' FAITH

MY JOURNEY: December 2, 2018 It irritates me when people pick and choose who is and is not a Christian!

Yesterday, I was really irritated because people were making nasty comments about President Trump on a news feed that honored the late President Bush. The amount of vitriol that is released on Social Media and on the streets is beyond toxic. What is worst, many of these people consider themselves Christian and that is what irritates me.

I also had a few social media conversations with Christians who were adamant about who was not a Believer. It is not that they are wrong but that they were so condemning. AND, in one instance the opinion was based on what was heard not what was personally known.In the other instance the individual made a comment as if people could not change. The moment one person sited a Scripture to justify the position I instantly knew the true context of Yeshua’s words

GALATIANS 6:7
 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

Once upon a time I interpreted this verse the same as the individual sharing it with me did. People knew the word and was challenging GOD. Nope! That is not it.

In context this verse is about giving. The word declares we are blessed to be a blessing (Genesis 12:2) when we are blessed and then keep the blessing to ourselves it is as if we are ‘mocking’ YHWH.

GALATIANS 6:6-10 THE COMPLETE JEWISH BIBLE
But whoever is being instructed in the Word should share all the good things he has with his instructor. Don’t delude yourselves: no one makes a fool of God! A person reaps what he sows. Those who keep sowing in the field of their old nature, in order to meet its demands, will eventually reap ruin; but those who keep sowing in the field of the Spirit will reap from the Spirit everlasting life. So let us not grow weary of doing what is good; for if we don’t give up, we will in due time reap the harvest. Therefore, as the opportunity arises, let us do what is good to everyone, and especially to the family of those who are trustingly faithful.

Many individuals accept some biblical truths while rejecting others.  Many beliefs people are based on traditions or misinterpretation. YHWH’s laws and commandments are absolutes and are not meant to be re-interpreted, clarification was presented in the new covenant because YESHUA paid the bill, so to speak. People take from Scripture what is relevant to their ideology.

To some extent we all practice an a-la-carte’ faith. For me it is about learning something and applying it to my life before I go back and learn something else. What I don’t do is condemn those who do not agree with me.

I believe what I believe and I believe I am correct. Are you going to spend eternity away from YHWH if you do not agree with me? How would I know!

PHILIPPIANS 2:12-13
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.

As long as we are on this earth we will be learning, at least we should be. The problem I have with comments on Social Media is that there are so many people who are not sure reading what is written. Negative comments convince atheist not to follow Yeshua, and those who want to follow Him that they are not good enough to do so. Yesterday, I apologized to a “Christian”  because my words offended her yet she rejected my apology because I had a position different than hers. 
For some people a-la-carte’ faith is not a good thing because they don’t go back and get more.
                                                                             written by Marsha L F Randolph

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WHAT TIME IS IT REALLY?

MY JOURNEY: December 1, 2018 As long as I am breathing I should be learning and doing.

I woke up this morning on a mission. Over the past few weeks the Spirit has been revealing to me all kinds of truths and I had a clear understanding of what I should be doing now. I also know why.

1 JOHN 2:18
Little children, it is the last hour; and as you have heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come, by which we know that it is the last hour.

My love hate relationship with Social Media is for a reason. I know to many church leaders who become out of touch with what is going on in the world and thus can get away with teaching / preaching sugar coated messages.

Satan has been putting stumbling blocks in my path this entire year, I did not see it until about late June early July. Like a leak in a tire, it took me a while to discover the source of the demonic infiltration- there were multiple leaks. Every thing the Devil was doing was to distract me causing delays. The stumbling blocks became my stepping stones.

At some point I decided to take my own advice and MOVE FORWARD BY FAITH! I have been talking to my Abba making sure my steps were the ones He ordered me to take.

PSALM 37:23 THE COMPLETE JEWISH BIBLE
Adonai directs a person’s steps, and he delights in his way.

YHWH sees and knows everything, EVERY THING! The question is what do we, His children see? 1 John 2:18 declares “even now many antichrists have come” notice the “s” at the end of the word antichrist. We are in the ending of times, we are in the last hour, YHWH is raising up men and women who will go into the world and gather His children- I am one of those who has been called.

Satan knows who YHWH has chosen, we are marked (Genesis 4:15, Ezekiel 9:3-7, Galatians 6:16-18). Even before a person is aware of their calling other people know it- there is an inner knowing (Romans 1:20-21). Those who choose the “dark” side recognize those who are in the “light”.  As you look around and see the depravity promenaded as if it was normal, some say it is worst than Sodom or Gomorrah,  it should be clear that Satan has gone ‘all in’. Satan, knowing that YHWH is lifting up His Priest to teach His children, has commanded his children to do everything they can to stop the move of the KING of kings.

This is not only happening to me but other men and women of GOD. Sadly, some will quit because the fight is too hard other people, I consider myself other people, will double down and fight even harder. Will I fight to the death? I don’t know but I don’t want people going to hell because of lack of knowledge and so I will walk as He commands.

What time is it really? It is time for you to decide: life or death, eternity is a long time to be wrong.                                written by Marsha L F Randolph

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NETTIE-OLOGY: LIBERAL WORDS- LIBERAL LIES

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I have thought for some time now and have recently began saying: They are not talking about racist but prejudice and stereotypes.

There is a segment of the population who specializes in sharing their message of lies as if it were truth they call themselves liberal. By definition to be liberal is to be generous; most people think of a liberal person as giving. Liberals are neither generous or giving.  The ideology of modern day liberalism is based on lies which their words reveal if you listen to them long enough.

Liberals (pseudo-liberals) successfully use the media to force feed people, who choose not to actually research what they are being told, misrepresentations of the truth. The reason Conservatives refer to many news outlets as “fake news” is because of how obvious the information presented is manipulated.

 If you repeat something often enough the hearer will believe it, even if it is a lie. 

I don't know anyone who is not a racist according to these liberals. What is racism? Racism, sexism, homophobia and such are all terms CREATED in recent years to accuse individuals who DO NOT AGREE with (pseudo)liberals.  I would submit to you  that the very things these individuals imply others are they themselves are but the term should not be "racist" but PREJUDICE AND STEREOTYPE.

• PREJUDICE- They are notorious for pre-judging people based on their stereotypical identification classifications. 
• STEREOTYPE- pseudo-liberals classify people in various groups aka identity politics: African-American (aka Black, or Black non-Hispanic), Hispanic (non-white), Latino, and LBQ…..(whatever other alphabets there are) Each group has personality traits and lifestyle definition assigned according to "their" beliefs. For example: African-Americans are victims of White male oppression. 

These PREJUDICE people are so good at messaging that they have convinced their loyal followers that Russia has influenced elections despite evidence of their misdeeds  (found ballots, illegals voting, the "New"  Black Panther Party intimidating voters).  Another example of how prejudice and not racism is the source of liberal lies is the idea of victimization: Example:
Black people (African-Americans) believe that White people have oppressed them and stopped them from succeeding though history is full of successful Black people.  The message is so strong that despite having modern day people of color who are not only intellectually  knowledgeable and  financially successful many Black people believe they will always be dependent on the government for handouts.

Unfortunately, the term CONSERVATIVE has been linked to narrow mindedness in a negative way.  I am narrow minded when it comes to my faith, I am a follower of Yeshua, and I believe in a fiscally conservative small  government- I will not deviate from that foundation.  Conversely Liberals are not tolerant which makes them not liberal.

CONSERVATIVES ARE NOT discriminatory in nature, not like so called “liberals” who want those who disagree with them to suffer. Christians should be narrow minded, we are told to have the “mind of Christ” (Romans 15:5-6) thus not embracing the foolish ideologies of this world. To be liberal is, by their standards, to accept whatever theory the wind blows in (I am being facetious but still!).

Pseudo-liberals have not only redefined words they have rewritten history! Google will not teach you what you need to know and Wikipedia is not always right.  If you study Scripture you will begin studying history- perhaps that is why they are now trying to change the Bible!  Most followers of the Democrat party do not take the time to research what they are being told, you can make it hard to find the truth but it is still possible to find.  The #WalkAway movement is growing because many people are thinking about what they are being told, they are studying things for themselves, they are correctly separating themselves from liberal lies and embracing truths. 
                                                                                                          written by Marsha L F Randolph


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MY JOURNEY: November 25, 2018 I don’t have to go, I am doing it voluntarily!

There are a host of things that I am not “fond” of when it comes to attending any traditional church but right now I am thinking about the tithes and offerings. When I visit a church I do not attend with the intention of giving any money UNLESS the Spirit prompts me to do so. There have been occasions in which people have offered to give or actually given me money to place in the offering plate / basket.  One lady once told me that she did not want me to “miss out on my blessing” because I had nothing to give! (She needs to read my ebook BROKEN AND NOT ASHAMED.) 

I am a giver and not just to my church, but I don’t give because people are watching me as the offering platessssss go past me. I don’t give because people think my blessing is tied to the dollars and cents I put in a church bank account. And I am offended by people handing me money to put in the offering plate AS IF GOD DOES NOT KNOW IT IS NOT MY MONEY!!!! Don’t assume I do not have money because I have not given.

2 CORINTHIANS 9:7
So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.

Think about it: God loves a cheerful giver. Who wants to give because they have to? And who wants to give because people around you think you are not saved because you don’t have at least a dollar to put in the offering plate? 

Perhaps the reason I am not giving is the message does not agree with Scripture, which is usually the case. Or, maybe I am not giving because I do not believe the church stewards the money it receives properly. Another reason I may not give is because I see the fruit the church has produced. Ultimately, I do not give because the Spirit of God has not prompted me to do so.

2 CORINTHIANS 9:10
Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness,

I believe YHWH provides seed to be sown on fertile ground. My giving is based on where the Spirit of the Lord directs which is why I am blessed.
                                   written by Marsha L F Randolph

MORE JEWISH THAN A JEW!

MY JOURNEY: November 24, 2018 The Jews got it wrong? Really?

I am watching various YouTube videos on Hebraic Roots, Messianic Believers and such and I am listening to some of these people and getting more and more confused by the second. As I listen to one credentialed individual he sounds very knowledgeable- he has to know what he is talking about right? Then I listen to this Jewish person who believes in the Messiah and I am thinking “Now this person knows the Torah!” Until I listen to this other person who was in the Christian church serving with a passion until he saw the light, I identify with part of his testimony so I listen to more of what he has to say.  BUT, what about this Black man who is teaching about faith in Yeshua and acceptance of the Torah? What about any of them.

My first interactions with Judaism was as a private duty nurse in Jewish homes. There were some things I absolutely could not do and other things that were permissible. Some of the things that were permissible would not be tolerated by a few of the YouTubers I have watched. Some of these YouTubers believe that many of todays Jews don’t follow the Torah as they should; by their definition they are more Jewish than Jews.

One of the things I struggle with is what to eat. Personally I believe ,many people who think they are obeying the dietary laws are fooling themselves. They may not eat shell fish or pork but their genetically modified vegetables and their hormone injected meets are far from ‘clean’.

Owning a prayer shawl or having tzitzit does not make you Torah compliant!

There are a few YouTubers whom I am not in 100% agreement with but I respect their teachings. Like many of the “Christian” teachers who present their understanding without condemnation, there are Torah believing YouTubers who share they journey without telling others what to believe. Our relationship with Yeshua is personal therefor no one can really tell you what to believe.
                                                                                         written by Marsha L F Randolph


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