Sunday, August 26, 2018

YOU SEE MY FAITH- NOW SHOW ME YOURS

MY JOURNEY- August 21, 2018 I will not allow myself to get upset when I know that I am a child of God the Creator of all things.

I was doing some work in my garden thinking, as I often do and a thought about opinions people have about me. They often get irritated that I am not stressed out or angry. How do I explain to “Christians” that God gives me peace?

JAMES 2:14-18
What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.

I have not attended church in months, I have not given to the church I affiliate with in weeks yet I am not struggling as many “active Christians” are.

The things that should trouble me don’t because in a worst case scenario I know that God will guide me. That is my faith.

If my friend is naked I will give them something from my closet. If my friend is hungry I will share the contents of my kitchen. I don’t have excess but such as I have I am willing to share because I know that when I was in need my God provided and he will do it again if need be.

Once upon a time I gave to the church and expected them to give to the people. I also tried serving in the church and waiting for the church to tell me how to serve others. None of these actions were a demonstration of my faith, it was dead works.

If you want to know about my faith, look at what I do despite what is happening all around me.        -                                                                              --- written by Marsha L F Randolph

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Saturday, August 25, 2018

NETTIE-ISM: THE BIBLE IS NOT FOR YOU!

NETTIE-ISM: THE BIBLE IS NOT FOR UNBELIEVERS
The Bible is not for unbelievers it is for Believers. Your sin is not revealed in Scripture Scripture reveals your sin.
A church may preach about sin using the Bible to back up the message. A church should teach the Word of God which will reveal to the hearer their sins. A message about stealing will declare “thou shalt not steal” whereas: a message about God’s love will lead a person to not want to steal.
An unbeliever will not steal because he does not have to not because the Bible says: “Thou shalt not.” God’s word reveals to the Believer how much He loves His children (John 3:16), in seeing His love we see our imperfections. Oh how I need Jesus who washes away my sins!

Isaiah 6:5(KJV)
5  Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts. 
 This is just a thought! - written by Marsha L F Randolph

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

CHRISTIANS WITH GUNS?

MY JOURNEY- AUGUST 22, 2018           Matthew 11:12 always puzzled me.




MATTHEW 11:12 KJV
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. 






I remember the first time I heard a Pastor preach on this verse, it didn’t make sense to me then but I didn’t want to ask about it. I know now that his interpretation was not on point.

I think I got it!  It seems the word “violence” and “violent” are different forms of the same word. Yes, I had to go to my “Strong's Talking Greek & Hebrew Dictionary”!

What is violence?  Strongs #971
Greek Word: βιάζω
Transliteration: biazō; Phonetic Pronunciation: bee-ad'-zo
Part of Speech: v
Vine's Words: Press, Violence, Violent, Violently
Usage Notes: English Words used in KJV: suffer violence 1, press 1, [Total Count: 2]
from (bia); to force, i.e. (reflex.) to crowd oneself (into), or (passive) to be seized :- press, suffer violence.
What is violent?
Greek Strong's Number: 973
Greek Word: βιαστής; 
Transliteration: biastēs; Phonetic Pronunciation: bee-as-tace' 
Part of Speech: n m
Vine's Words: Violence, Violent, Violently
Usage Notes: English Words used in KJV:  violent 1 [Total Count: 1]     from (biazo); a forcer, i.e. (figurative) energetic :- violent.
As I am reading this, I interpret it as: Violent people take things violently and my mind quickly thinks of Chicago. In context Jesus is talking about the kingdom of heaven.

Where is the kingdom of heaven? It is here on earth as it is in heaven.
MATTHEW 10:7
And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’
We are spiritual beings and we are to live spiritually, the kingdom of heaven is here. The violence Jesus talks about is a spiritual battle as well as a physical battle.

John the Baptist served as a trigger to Satan. John came to prepare the way for Jesus, sentenced to die, Jesus announced that John’s ministry was complete and the work of the Spirit of God was now activated. Jesus came to deliver God’s children from the bondage of sin and to re-establish our relationship with Father God. It is as if Matthew 11:12 marks the time in which Satan was forced to go all in and fight with every tool he had access to so that he could build his kingdom.

DANIEL 2:44
And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever.

All over the world Satan has created kingdoms. He struggles to capture America, this is where the fight is. Many followers of Jesus have rejected the traditions of man found in many “churches” and are boldly going forth. We know that God’s children cannot co-exist with the children of the devil.

Matthew 11:12 tells us that Satan has infiltrated the kingdom of God and wants to take it over. Traditions have made God’s word ineffective (Mark 7:13) but those who know the word and live by the word know that there is a time in which we must fight back.

LUKE 22:36
Then He said to them, “But now, he who has a money bag, let him take it, and likewise a knapsack; and he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one.

I find that the word of God has a lot to say about self-defense both physically and spiritually. The bottom line is this passive Christians are dying because they were not ready to defend themselves.

The Word of God warns us that the anti-Christ hates us and that those who do not follow Jesus cannot be trusted. You cannot co-exist! Satan’s days are numbered not because of how bad Satan is but because God said Jesus would return. Each Believer must decide: Fight for your blessings or die defeated.

NOTE: God will fight your battles so you don’t have to if you follow His directions. To many of us want to hold on to our stuff, our relationships and our lifestyles to go when He says go!
                                                                          - written by Marsha L F Randolph

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Tuesday, August 21, 2018

IT'S GONE! STOP LOOKING BACK

MY JOURNEY AUGUST 1, 2018   I had to let a lot of junk go in order to gain the confidence to publicly share my words.

Looking back will not help you move forward. Though we often go down memory lane, there are no real advantages to looking at your past. We should remember the lesson learned not the events that triggered the lesson.

Don’t look back to go back, look to remember why you should keep moving forward.


DEUTERONOMY 9:7
“Remember! Do not forget how you provoked the Lord your God to wrath in the wilderness. From the day that you departed from the land of Egypt until you came to this place, you have been rebellious against the Lord.

In the wilderness the people made a golden calf they had fun but the fun displeased God. The lesson learned is not to serve false gods. When we look back we are not to focus on how much fun was had but the consequences of that fun.


Many say: “I will forgive but I will not forget.” That is not true forgiveness. There are times when we must forgive the individual yet distance yourself from the same person; the lesson being: This is not someone I should associate myself with.

The good ole’ days had pockets of fun but many painful moments- temporary pleasures and avoidable pain. We do not look back because there is nothing that can be done about what is done.

If I remember the lessons learned, as I move forward by faith, I will not repeat the same mistakes.                                                                                                         - written by Marsha L F Randolph

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Sunday, August 19, 2018

A PROPHETIC WORD

MY JOURNEY- August 19, 2018   I believe in self fulfilling prophecy.

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


People get what they deserve; harsh words I know but a greater reality than most people realize. This verse, Matthew 9:29 is very telling: You will receive what you believe. There is another verse that is similar in fashion:

MATTHEW 12:37
“For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”
I have to add the following:

MATTHEW 12:34 (Note Jesus said this before the 12:27 above)
Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.

The words of people fascinate me, particularly when they are interacting with people they perceive as equal to them. In an environment in which a person feels comfortable he is more willing to speak freely.

Words spoken from the heart (Matthew 12:34) justify or condemn him (Matthew 12:37). Words spoken from the heart reveal what a person really believes.

What is self-fulfilling prophecy? It is when you speak something about yourself that comes true. Confirmation comes when you hear yourself say: “I knew this would happen.”  It happened not because God wanted it to happen but because you declared it into existence.

I saw this often when I used to pray for people who asked for a healing prayer. I would pray, the person would agree and state “I agree, Amen” and then go to the doctor and tell everyone what the doctor said. In the person's mind the doctor's words were greater, had more validity, than more words of prayer which incorporated God’s word.

“Christians” fear cancer because they know so many people who have died from it, they know how sick chemotherapy makes you and that radiation treatment is horrible; they fear having body parts removed. “Christians:” have Bibles, attend church, watch Christian programs, listen to Christian radio shows, know all the latest Christian songs yet look to others for help. Do they think God needs help?

When I say people are getting what they prophesied over themselves, if you think about it, it is true. Jesus said in Matthew 9:29: “According to your faith let it be to you.”  I hear individuals, who call themselves Christian, declare such anti-biblical concepts as the following:

  • President Trump is a racist therefore Black people are doing bad
  • Barack Obama has done more for this country than any other President
  • People are born gay
  • There is nothing wrong with have sex before marriage
  • Everybody in my family has (name a disease) so I know I am going to get it
  • The doctor gave me these pills 
  • I can’t save money
  • Every dime I earn goes to paying bills
  • I can’t afford it

I could add more to the list. My point is people are not dependent on God to live; in their heart God’s word is secondary. In the minds of most people, myself included, there are things that we believe that cause us to behave a particular way- this is particularly noticeable when it comes to healing. We have allowed the ways of man to override God’s words.

So what do you do to override these beliefs? First: determine what you believe and evaluate what you are doing. What are you saying when you are around your friends, co-workers and family? Start telling yourself God’s word and stop listening to man’s opinions. Here is another biblical truth:
ROMANS 3:4
Certainly not! Indeed, let God be true but every man a liar. As it is written: “That You may be justified in Your words, and may overcome when You are judged.”
This does not mean you ignore the problem. Look at what is going on in your life from God’s perspective not man’s. Remember, when Jesus went to the town that He grew up in He could not help the people as much as He could have (Mark 6:5) because they did not see Him, the Messiah, as the solution to their problems.

I believe and I tell people frequently: I am blessed. I am blessed not because I do not have problems but because God has already solved them all. I am blessed because all of my needs are taken care of regardless of what my bank balance says, the doctor thinks or the opinion of my friends and family. I am blessed because it is the only way I can be a blessing to others.

Dear Christian Reader: Stop cursing yourself with those negative words which become self-fulfilling prophesies. Be blessed so that you too can be a blessing.     - written by Marsha L F Randolph

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Saturday, August 18, 2018

EMOTIONALISM IN THE CHURCH

MY JOURNEY- August 18, 2018
I once tried very hard to be a religious person but I don’t like roller coasters and I really don’t like emotional roller coasters.

I read Matthew 11:17:19 in the KJV Bible but decided to look at other translations. As with other words and sentences in the book of Matthew  I find myself rereading chapter eleven.  What does dancing and mourning have to do with following Jesus?

The Expanded version broke it down for me.
MATTHEW 11:17-19 THE EXPANDED BIBLE
17) ‘We played ·music [L- the pipe/flute] for you, but you did not dance;
    we sang a ·sad song [funeral song; dirge], but you did not ·cry [weep].’ [C- The religious leaders wanted John to “dance” (lighten up his severe message) and wanted Jesus to “mourn” (follow their restrictive lifestyle).]
18) [L- For] John came and did not eat or drink like other people. So people say, ‘He ·has [is possessed by] a demon.’ 19) The Son of Man came, eating and drinking, and people say, ‘Look at him! ·He eats too much and drinks too much wine [L- He’s a glutton and a drunkard], and he is a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is ·proved to be right [vindicated] by ·what she does [or its deeds/actions/results; C- Wisdom is personified as a woman (Prov. 8), her “children” being those who respond favorably to the message of John and Jesus].”
The world, generally speaking, has become very emotional, moved by feelings and not common sense. The Christian church has embraced the mindset of the world.

People “feel” Christians should behave and look a certain way. I was with a friend and she talked about a woman whose body was full of tattoos. My friend was telling someone about the activities of her church, the two were discussing how they “felt” about young girls coming to church in short dresses. Later my friend talked about the woman with the tattoos.

Jesus said: ”For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a glutton and a winebibber, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’…” ( NKJV) It just goes to show that people are not satisfied unless everyone acts just like them.

I had a great conversation with the tattoo lady, she was very knowledgeable about a subject I was interested in. I discovered that she was a giver. She is very talented in a craft that I am learning and though her equipment was very expensive ($15,000 machine) she gave away the things she made. As we were talking a stranger came up and ask a question and with a smile she readily answered all the questions.

Over the years I have learned that religious folk cannot see Truth and religious folk cannot hear Truth. I have learned that religious folk are moved by emotion, which is why I hate being called religious.

I will eat and drink and hang out with sinners, they actually want to hear the Truth.                    -                                                                                       --- written by Marsha L F Randolph



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Monday, August 13, 2018

DEGRADED

NETTIE-OLOGY: The degradation of decency began decades ago, can conservatives bring it back?
How low has this society sank? Homosexuals came out of the closet as did women’s feminine hygiene products. There are actual commercials and ads showing what the products look like while discussing how they are used. A lack of modesty enables advertisers to discuss his’ and hers’ bedroom products and let’s not forget the woman wearing a dress sitting on a toilet talking about odor! Modesty seems to have become just as extinct as dinosaurs.

Perhaps they saw Michelle Obama’s famous quote, ‘When they go low we go high,’ as a challenge to go as low as possible so that when we reached down to lift them up they could not be reached.

I cannot erase from memory the women who flipped their dresses up to reveal their uncovered private area, or the men walking around butt naked. Which is a far more offensive site than men and women walking around with pink hats on their heads that were to represent a woman’s private parts.

It seems that modern day liberalism is synonymous with  the degradation of all modesty and decorum in today’s society.   written by Marsha L F Randolph

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BEWARE

MY JOURNEY- AUGUST 13, 2018  The only safe space is in the presence of God.
MATTHEW 10:17
But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues.

I have been reading this chapter for a few days now and decided to start all over again this morning. I had already noted that Jesus was talking specifically to the 12 men He called to follow Him but I discovered this principle. (People today who just went, though they were not sent, don’t have the power.)

Of course I don’t attend a synagogue, I barely attend a church, but…!

I have to be cautious of people, we all should be aware of people, friends and family can be inconsistent in their loyalties to you. Think of the synagogue as a ‘safe space’ like your home or even your church.

Think about this: There are churches that are declaring themselves sanctuary for illegal aliens. Would they harbor members of the MS-13 gang, individuals who pose as sheep but are actually wolves? Are the churches harboring children of Satan because they want to defy the government? Beware! Your church leader could be the one who delivers you to the very ones who want to persecute you. It is called unintentional consequences.

We are in the ending of times, there are those who will turn their backs  on you in order to save themselves. Think about all the killings in Chicago, somebody knows something yet they are all silent.

Who is this ‘council’ that Jesus speaks of in the book of Matthew? A governing body; a group of leaders;the owners of a restaurant? Look at what happened to Sara Sanders, and Candace Owens. Both were going to get something to eat and were attacked.

I have to be aware that not everyone will be a friend to me. The only real safe space is with Jesus.                                                                           - written by Marsha L F Randolph

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Sunday, August 12, 2018

REBUILDING YOUR FAITH

JOHN 10:10
The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

We have allowed the thief to steal, kill and destroy the foundation of our faith. We have allowed the thief to dismantle our confidence in God’s Word.  Who is this thief? It is Satan.

2 TIMOTHY 3:16-17
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Targeted attacks by the enemy can dismantle a family, a church, a government and of course the individual. Satan is not some man dressed in a red suit with small antlers on his head. Satan is not omnipresent nor is he omni-powerful. He is a thief, which means he may enter into your life without your knowing. Gods principles for living found in Scripture is the only way to combat these attacks.

Many people who consider themselves Christian have a faulty foundation that needs to be destroyed and a proper one established. You cannot get into heaven based on what your church leader said, no matter how many credentials he or she has. You cannot avoid hell based on family traditions.
                                       - written by Marsha L F Randolph

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Far to many people read what they want to see thus their understanding is flawed. Studying requires putting things in context and confirming the word with the word. Test what you believe with what is written and you will develop a strong faith foundation.  - written by Marsha L F Randolph

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Friday, August 10, 2018

FASTING AGAIN!

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A friend of mine informed me that she got a text message from her church leader stating that he wanted everyone to go on a liquid fast for 24 hours. HUH?????

This church have 40 day “corporate” fast abut twice a year, they have a “Daniel fast” maybe once a twice a year and every now and then a 7 day fast but this was the first time I have ever heard of a person receiving a text message to go on an “emergency fast”.

I know people who declare they live a “fasted” life meaning they fast from 1-3 days about once a month. I used to fast for at least 3 hours every Monday until I realized how useless it was.

You cannot have a corporate fast if have the corporation, congregation, either is not participating or cheating.

If you are fasting and still doing your focus is not on denying your flesh to hear from God but on getting work done although you are hungry. My friend was not really hungry on this fast because it was a liquid fast- professional Fasters can convert almost anything into a smoothie! By the time we arrived home she had about one more hour to go on this “emergency fast”. SMH!

I confess I have not intentionally gone on a fast this year! There have been times in which I was in His presence that I did not eat or drink. I never know when I will not eat or drink but when it happens it seems I have nothing to do for those hours but be with Him; my house is unusually quiet, my phone does not ring, I have nothing pressing to do.

The Pastor of the church that I affiliate with does fast, periodically she will ask those in the congregation to join her as they feel lead to do so.

I think there is more to fasting than what many people comprehend. Fasting is more than the absence of, it is also the presence of.

2 Corinthians 5:7-8
For we walk by faith, not by sight. We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.

When we fast our flesh, our body, must be put to death. We must deny our personalities what it desires the most.

I have quite a few friends who keep their television on from the time they wake up until the time they go to bed, even when they leave the house it is on.  Fasting food and or drink would be pointless for them because their flesh is still being fed junk.

I am always on Social Media. When I need to talk to God I have to remove the apps from my cell phone and avoid logging in from my laptop- in fact I usually go the pen and paper route so as not to be tempted.

Fasting is about not feeding the flesh so that your soul and your spirit can commune with God. Like honoring the Sabbath we have gotten so far away from the essence of Scripture that we have made the word of God ineffective.

If I was fasting you wouldn’t know it!                                        - written by Marsha L F Randolph

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Thursday, August 9, 2018

COMMON SENSE vs WILLFUL IGNORANCE

NETTIE-OLGY: What plagues loyal Democrats


The biggest problem most people have is: What they don’t know. Ignorance, not knowing, is nothing to be ashamed of, unless you do it intentionally.

The solution to not knowing is studying and applying common sense to what you learn.  What some call studying is actually listening to or reading someone’s opinion. For many people, popularity of the person who is writing or speaking makes his remarks all the more factual.

Some things defy common sense! Let me give a few examples:

A Congressional Representative talked about raising taxes after a big tax reduction bill was passed. The tax reduction has helped many Americans. Common sense would lead a thinking person to ponder:

  1. The government must not have needed the money.
  2. Why would a person want to give the government money he earned and could benefit his household? 

But their are Democrats and Socialist who think taxes should be raised. Non-thinking people will support the party and vote accordingly.

Since Bill Clinton was in office their has been a policy regarding illegal immigrants. Presidents, including Barack Obama have carried out these policies. The media has suddenly decided that separating children from their parents is immoral and has blamed President Trump for the problem.  Common Sense thinking:

  1. Why was this not a problem when Clinton, Bush and Obama did it?
  2. President Obama confined / separated the children using gates as barriers while having them sleep on cots on the floor. It was mentioned briefly on the news and then the media coverage went away. Why was this not immoral? Why did the public not cry out against the Democrats, who were the majority at the time, to do something? 
  3. Why was immigration reform not a priority when Clinton, Bush and Obama were in office?
  4. Though these children, who were brought into this country accompanied by non-family members, and housed in rooms with beds, hot food, games, recreational activities and education: why is Trump the immoral one? 
  5. Why is there not such compassion for the children of American Citizens who break the law and are separated from their loved ones? Why aren’t millions of dollars poured into their well being?
  6. Why is there not such compassion for the children of military families? They are separated from their parents who serve this country.


I submit the reason is party loyalty and not true concern of humanity. People are motivated by hate and choose to be ignorant of the truth.

Willful ignorance is an epidemic in the world today! People have a greater chance of being diagnosed as ignorant than getting the flu because they are intellectually lazy.

Americans have a reputation of being lazy because we are so blessed that most do not have to work hard to get the basics of necessities and are given even more. Free home, free food and even low to no cost clothing are available to those on this side of eternity and have both feet on American soil.

African-American’s are an excellent example of a people group who are willfully ignorant, I speak of those loyal Democrats. They have been told that the reason they do not have is because White people will not give it to them. In order to believe this you have to ignore all the rich Black people. And for those who believe only Black entertainers and athletes (aka entertainers) can become rich must ignore people like Dr. Ben Carson, Condi Leeza Rice, Alan Keys, Les Brown, and other modern day successful men and women of color. And they cannot even consider such historical Black men and women as Sojourner Truth Fredrick Douglas, Sara Breedlove, George Washington Carver or Henry Highland Garret- to know who they are would require studying.

Laziness is the seed that destroys a person, a family and a nation. Lazy people are willfully ignorant, the problem is not very many people consider themselves lazy or ignorant.

I listen to Democrats who will categorize themselves as ‘African-American’ politically but get mad if you call them an ‘African-American’ privately. These individuals have the same conversations day after day, week after week, year after year.  They are loyal to a political party that is, if they did their research, not loyal to them.

It is frustrating to listen to African-Americans complain but refuse to listen to information that can help improve their lives because I am a Trump supporter. Common sense dictates: if what a person has repeatedly done is not working then this person should do something different. What is going on in Chicago is a classic example of repeating the same thing expecting different results.

Here is another example of how common sense can be applied:
If you look at the body of a naked male and a naked female you will learn quickly that males and females are created differently. If you study anatomy and physiology you will further prove the fact that a male and a female are determined based on a chromosome. A person who chooses to be willfully ignorant of these two biological truths believe that surgery and emotions can change an unchangeable fact.
The argument that a man or a women was born of the wrong gender is proved wrong by both men and women who leave a homosexual lifestyle for a healthy heterosexual one. Unfortunately, far to many people choose to ignore this data.

There is power in overseeing a group of individuals who do not apply common sense. The greatest power is that of controlling the information these people have. Because these individuals choose to do what is easier, because they are lazy, they are by default willfully ignorant, destined not to succeed.                      written by Marsha L F Randolph

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Wednesday, August 8, 2018

THEY SAID NO!

NETTIE-OLOGY: CHICAGO
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We have been hearing about the problems in Chicago for years even before the so called “First African-American President, not to be confused with the first “Black” President William Jefferson Clinton, was in office. Correction, the problem is not Chicago it is the BLACK section of Chicago that is plagued with poverty and violence. When then citizen Trump tried to reach out to Chicago and have a campaign rally there THEY SAID NO! We now know that the Masters of Manipulation paid individuals to: disrupt, to act as catalyst, to hinder, to stop the truth from infiltrating the decades of lies that have been fed to the ideological-slaves.

As the death toll increases people who could help did not and will not. Athletes like Labron James are lazy and entertainers like Steve Harvey are cowards. There are a host of Black Pastors who are listening to Satan and not God. It is not just adults dying but babies collateral damage.

Athletes will send their money but rarely invest the necessary time, guest appearances don’t count, needed to mentor young children. There was a big to-do about ‘Labron’ having a school built but it turns out he is not footing all of the public school’s bill; in other words he is just donating money into an already failed program. Oprah Winfrey, whom I am not a fan of, built a school, he should take notes on how it is done. Labron donated a few dollars, made a few appearances and then returned to his million dollar plus very secure home.

Apparently Steve Harvey has a dominating wife. One of the reports I read stated that he was willing to work with President Trump to help Chicago then she said NO so he canceled. Let me say this another way: Steve Harvey knows that something needs to be done in Chicago and other cities, he understood (if even for a second) that the President could help but because his wife said it was a bad idea he turned his back on the people of Chicago. Apparently T. D. Jakes never preached on what happened when Adam listened to Eve, or he missed that sermon. To call him a coward is being nice.

You do not have to listen to the news to develop an opinion about what is going on in America. At this point most people’s lives are getting better. President Trump has reached out to the drug addict- in talking about the opioid problem- and the criminal, he is working on prison reform. The one thing he is having difficulty addressing is the demonic stronghold of inner cities (That should be the preachers job.).

If you read my ebook BROKEN AND NOT A$HAMED you know what I think of many of today’s Church Leaders. I once listened to these people thinking they were smarter than I when it comes to understanding the Bible, I was wrong. As I read the word and applied common sense to what was being said I began understanding how out of context and how manipulative many of the teachings were. What I learned and discussed in BROKEN AND NOT A$HAMED is that I should give but I need to be mindful of where I give because the churches are not giving what is needed to the people who have the need. This is what is happening in many of the churches, in and out of the city, they are not presenting what the people need.

Why in the name of God do church leaders condemn President Trump? Consider this: A church leader allowed a congressional leader to stand in the pulpit and declare she was sent by God and her message was very anti-Trump. Hate speech in the pulpit! How can a church leaders say they are  representatives of God and present such division? Because the Truth is not in them, they are not representatives of Creator God.

If these Pastors begin to support President Trump they are going to have to start preaching what is found in the Bible. They are going to have to tell the congregants: homosexuality is not pleasing to God, abortion is murder, pre-marital sex is forbidden, and that a man must be the head of his home loving his wife and children exclusively. If church leaders began teaching and proclaiming what was written and not what was manipulated into a feel good message they would:

  • Loose membership which would decrease their income.
  • Their membership would realize they had not been teaching the gospel which would decrease their membership which would decrease the amount of money in the offering plates. 
  • The truth sets people free, church leaders would loose membership and their income would decrease because the members would begin to make money and would move.

The message presented by athletes, entertainers and clergy is that Republicans are not going to help Black people- a lie from the pits of hell. President Trump has on more than one occasion reached out to the Black community to help what plagues the inner city. He invited rappers who speak directly to these young people, some of them said ‘No’ because of the peer pressure.  Many of the celebrities who are now anti-Trump were very much pro-Trump before he became President.

There are so many individuals who could help stop the violence plaguing the inner cities they will not help. It is  either not financially beneficial or it will cramp their comfortable lifestyle to do so. THEY ALL SAID NO!

Here is the good news: CHICAGO IS SICK AND TIRED OF BEING SICK AND TIRED. Chicago is tired of the death and destruction, as is many war torn communities. and they are beginning to cry out to God.  They are beginning to take matters into their own hands and President Trump will ‘rally’ with them. Many prayer warriors have been waiting for such a time as this, we are not only praying but financially supporting those laborers who will go into the ‘hood. There are laborers: entertainers, athletes, politicians, rappers and even men and women of God who are ready to stand in the gap.  I hear the voices of those who are ready to get off the plantation. #runaway     written by Marsha L F Randolph

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Sunday, August 5, 2018

FAITH: CHOICES

MY JOURNEY- JULY 31, 2018
People choose to avoid pain today without any thought of the problems it creates for tomorrow.

DEUTERONOMY 30:19
I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live;

No, it is not always easy to endure the emotional or physical pain of saying no. Enough has to be enough at some point, be it drug addiction or sexual behavior or even eating more than you need, the pleasure you experience today has unforeseen consequences that you do not want to endure.

Of course most people know this. There are television shows dedicated to people who are morbidly obese and are confined to their home. We all know the stories of drug addicts, many who are famous, who die from an overdose. Sexual behaviors outside of God’s plan are never satisfying: the suicide rate among homosexuals is high, many who indulge in their sexual fantasies are angry or depressed rarely happy. Even people who spend more money than they have know that eventually they have to face the consequences of their behavior.

Life and death are the realities of living. A person who is spiritually dead does not understand what is means to be born again. People who avoid the pain and continue to indulge themselves in ungodly pleasures are living dead.

We suffer by choice. We live by choice.

The sooner you choose life the sooner joy comes. People do stop using drugs. People do loose weight. People do live by the Spirit so that they will not seek to satisfy their flesh in ungodly relationships.

The reason doing things God’s way has become so difficult is because their are so many opinions. You do not need a person to tell you how to do things God’s way. The Truth is revealed to everyone many just choose to ignore it.

Romans 1:17-21 THE VOICE
You see, in the good news, God’s restorative justice is revealed. And as we will see, it begins with and ends in faith. As the Scripture declares, “By faith the just will obtain life.”
For the wrath of God is breaking through from heaven, opposing all manifestations of ungodliness and wickedness by the people who do wrong to keep God’s truth in check. These people are not ignorant about what can be known of God, because He has shown it to them with great clarity. From the beginning, creation in its magnificence enlightens us to His nature. Creation itself makes His undying power and divine identity clear, even though they are invisible; and it voids the excuses and ignorant claims of these people because, despite the fact that they knew the one true God, they have failed to show the love, honor, and appreciation due to the One who created them! Instead, their lives are consumed by vain thoughts that poison their foolish hearts.
                                                                                          - written by Marsha L F Randolph

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Saturday, August 4, 2018

AMAZING FAITH

MY JOURNEY 8/4/2018 I had to re-read verses 9-26

MATTHEW 9:18
While He spoke these things to them, behold, a ruler came and worshiped Him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay Your hand on her and she will live.”

Think about this person’s faith. When a loved one dies we call the funeral home, this person went to Jesus. Death was unacceptable.

He had to go get Jesus, all I have to do is call His name. Jesus. What am I accepting that is unacceptable?                                                        - written by Marsha L F Randolph


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LIVING YOUR PURPOSE

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MY JOURNEY- AUGUST 3, 2018

When I divorced my first husband I realized 2 things: he was not husband material and I was meant to be someone’s wife. Today, after 20 plus years of being married to the same man, I know that I have been able to carryout my purpose as a wife and mother. But, I knew shortly after I remarried that there was more to my life than being a working homemaker.

The more I studied God’s word the more I felt the need to share what I discovered. Writing gave and still gives me a peace of mind that people who are not living their purpose would not understand. When I published my first book, THE TRUTH ABOUT VASHTAI, I knew I had to keep writing even if no one read what I wrote. Writing is about helping people help themselves by developing a perspective.

Everything I do has a lesson within to be shared.

Angry, unhappy people are not living their purpose. I read stories, listen to commentators, hear friends and family complain and explain why there is so much misery on this earth. I also read stories, listen to commentators, hear friends and family celebrate and explain the joy many people have despite circumstances. Those who think outside of themselves live a purposeful life and therefor have peace and joy.

To have a purpose is to have a reason to live. If your philosophy is: “Thee who dies with the most toys wins,” you are not living a purpose-FULL life. Far to many people live extreme lives, participating activities that generate a thrill, every time these people beat death there is an excitement which leads them to do more with greater risk. Accumulating more stuff, jumping off of cliffs, or using drugs are self motivated activities with temporary pleasure but are useless activities.

I know rich people who are unhappy, I know people who are struggling with addictions and I know people who have a lot of things. People turned their back on their purpose.

Purpose became very real to me when I read the chapter one line one of the book THE PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE by Rick Warren: “It’s not about you.” We have become a self driven society, Americans have a “it’s all about me” mindset (not all) that pushes God out of the way.

Purpose is given by God.

MATTHEW 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Most people’s list of accomplishments is based on activities that gave them pleasure but do not benefit the kingdom of God.

Everything I do inadvertently helps someone because I can write about it. I garden;  I sew, knit and crochet; I make soap, deodorant, laundry detergent and candles; that in addition to writing and having a tax preparation business.  Because I believe we are in the ending of time, I believe it is important for people to know how to have peace and joy while living a simple lifestyle; this is what I try to share in my writing, my YouTube channel and in my conversations with people.

Joy comes from living your God given purpose. Thrills come when you see the joy in the face of someone you just helped. Peace is always present when you are in His presence.  I am living my purpose, are you?                                               - written by Marsha L F Randolph

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