SHOULD I COVER MY HEAD?

MY JOURNEY- SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2018  It doesn't make me a Muslim if I do it!

I really don't have any problems with covering my head, I prefer it. Truth be told I love dressing modestly, except I do wear sleeveless tops.

Many Christians I know think only Muslims and Amish dress modestly and that it is not something we have to do. Dressing modestly should not be just an Amish thing nor should it be equated to Islamic oppression.( This is my opinion!)

I am revisiting this idea of dressing modestly and head coverings after reading 1 Corinthians 11.

1 CORINTHIANS 11:8-13 COMPLETE JEWISH BIBLE
8) For man was not made from woman, but woman from man; 9) and indeed man was not created for the sake of the woman but woman for the sake of the man. 10) The reason a woman should show by veiling her head that she is under authority has to do with the angels. 11) Nevertheless, in union with the Lord neither is woman independent of man nor is man independent of woman; 12) for as the woman was made from the man, so also the man is now born through the woman. But everything is from God. 13) Decide for yourselves: is it appropriate for a woman to pray to God when she is unveiled?

Many years ago I did a study on 1 Corinthians 11:10; it is my belief that angels are programmed to respond to God's word according to His order. Gods Order: God to the Son, the Son to man, man to woman. The angels will not respond if they believe  man or woman is out of order- a man behaving as a woman or a woman behaving as a man for example.  A man leaves his head open to the blessings of God, a woman who is married covers her head because the blessings flow through- from the husband to the wife. Angels know who is married and who is not, there is no reason for them not to know. Our blessings are based on our obedience.
It is not a matter of being "independent" or "dependent" because, as it is written: "in union with the Lord neither is woman independent of man nor is man independent of woman".  In marriage we are to maintain God's divine order: Jesus- husband-wife (Ephesians 5:22-28).

A head covering is symbolic of God's divine order, it represents a woman's willingness to submit to the word. As I searched YouTube for teachings on both Jewish and Christian thought as to head coverings I did not come across anyone who said "don't do it".   I am including in this post an interview with David Phillips author of HEADCOVERING THROUGHOUT CHRISTIAN HISTORY: The Church's Response to 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 (Covered Glory., it is quite interesting and informative. I also watched a video interview of a woman who made the decision on her own to  cover her head and gradually began to become more conservative in her attire.
There was one interview of a woman, whose husband was a "theologian" who explained why it was not necessary for woman to cover her head.  This woman's arguments were pretty standard- what everyone else says.

Why would I continue to cover my head? I DON'T WANT THE ANGELS GETTING IT TWISTED! Seriously, I have to much going on in my life to have my blessings blocked because of a scarf!

GENESIS 28:12
Then he dreamed, and behold, a ladder was set up on the earth, and its top reached to heaven; and there the angels of God were ascending and descending on it.

QUESTION: What happens if your husband is out of order? Does an uncovered head represent your lack of submission to a sinner? Or, does your covered head represent your submission to your marriage despite his shortcoming.

I BELIEVE: Blessings flow from Father God through Jesus down. If a person moves he or she is not in position to receive, thus if a man moves he cannot receive from God. If a woman is where she is suppose to be in a position of submission then, even though her husband is out of order, she will be blessed.

Because we do not live in "Bible-Times" many of the lifestyles have been rejected by modern man. It is perceived that covering ones hair is not necessary because in the words of the woman married to the theologian: 'I took on my husband's last name, I don't have to wear something on my head to prove I am married.'

What I see today is women competing for the attention of others by presenting themselves as something to look at. Multi-colored hair, tattoos, body piercings, spandex, mini-skirts, thong bikinis and such all designed to make themselves known. I also notice women who dress modestly are shunned, ignored, by other women. Of course there are those who dress conservatively, but would not be caught in public without their make-up, who choose not to cover up their stylish hair.

Am I covering the same ground? repeating myself?? Watch the video:

My physical appearance is more important to people than to God. For the most part my head is usually covered by a scarf or hat when I am in public, occasionally a wig. I wear ankle length skirts, rarely pants or short skirts, I am not a fan of make-up and I forget to put on my make-up.  I really don't care what people think about my appearance.

Personally, I believe women should cover their heads. I do think, based on my Baptist church experience, some women took things to another level with hats.  I also believe as it was presented in the above video- women became more interested in styles and trends than what the word of God said. There are all kinds of ways to cover your head, YouTube has quite a few  videos on headwraps.

When a woman covers her head it is an external representation of her relationship with her husband just as water baptism is representative of our relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus. Equating covering your head with Islamic oppression is foolish- children of God did it first.

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CORINTHIANS vs. AMERICA

MY JOURNEY: OCTOBER 20, 2018 I had to read it from the beginning!

When I read, study, Scripture it really is for personal reasons. I need to learn what GOD, YHWH wants me to do. As I began reading 1 Corinthians a few nights ago I noticed a few significant thoughts that could be expounded upon, I underlined quite a bit. As I completed chapter 9, I felt the need to go deeper, it is not always about me.

Corinthians as described in the VOICE:
 "It was known primarily as a place of sin, decadence, and corruption. If someone was looking for prostitutes, orgies, pagan festivals, or abundant alcohol, then Corinth was the place. However, if a person was looking for a faithful church, then this would seem an impossible location- but not with God."   
(THE VOICE  Introduction to 1 CORINTHIANS , Letter to the church in Corinth, From Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles By Ecclesia Bible Society published Thomas Nelson copyright 2012).

Corinthians was a place in which fleshly behaviors may not have been the standard but it was not hidden. Both Jews and followers of Yeshua lived amongst this busy community where travelers frequented. Of course, YHWH was not the only God worshiped. Corinthians worshiped gods.

1 CORINTHIANS 8:5-6  THE VOICE
And even if the majority believes there are many so-called gods in heaven and on earth (certainly many worship such “gods” and “lords”), this is not our view.  For us, there is one God, the Father who is the ultimate source of all things and the goal of our lives. And there is one Lord—Jesus the Anointed, the Liberating King; through Him all things were created, and by Him we are redeemed.

As I look at what is happening in America today I see how relevant this book is for this country today.

1 CORINTHIANS 4:15 THE VOICE
You may have 10,000 instructors in the faith of the Anointed One, but you have only one father. In Jesus the Anointed I have become your father through my efforts in spreading the good news.

The question is: Who are you following? The Apostle Paul tells those in Corinthians to follow him as he follows Christ. (4:15-17). Are not all churches following Christ? NO!

Far to many Christians have developed a loyalty to their church based on the words of their church leader. Like the people in Corinth both Jews and Christians have found it easier to live as they please by attending houses of worship that ignore or endorse their lifestyles.

I see many churches in America that reflect what the Apostle Paul saw in the 50's AD. How sad.
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JUDAH GOES FIRST

MY JOURNEY: OCTOBER 18, 2018 Judah means praise

Never in all of my writing have I been so open about my difficulties. As I told a Facebook Friend recently, I am not the only one going through difficult times- some struggles are far more life threatening. I am sharing because I have allowed demonic forces to push me up against a wall despite my knowing I am a child of God.

Since earlier this year I have been praying and fasting and seeking intercession from others because I know it is time for me to come out of the shadows and be bold in my purpose. I have been lost as to when to fight, where to fight, and  how to fight.

If you wait long enough Satan will overplay his hand. It is not a matter of being "sick and tired of being sick and tired"; or being "broke, busted and disgusted. When Satan does that one thing that causes you to pause and say: "Whatever" that is when the real fight begins. This is when you begin to praise God despite what is going on.

There is a moment in time in which you decide to choose life or death, to maintain the status quo according to the worlds standards or to follow Jesus no matter where He leads.  At that moment you cast your cares on Him and begin to fight for what YHWH has promised you.

NUMBERS 10:14
The standard of the camp of the children of Judah set out first according to their armies; over their army was Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

Judah, praise, always goes first this is the standard for which YAHOVAH ELOHEEM has established  If you cannot praise Him you are not ready to fight.

1 SAMUEL 17:47
Then all this assembly shall know that the Lord does not save with sword and spear; for the battle is the Lord’s, and He will give you into our hands.”

Knowing that God has a purpose for me and a plan as to how I am to do what He has commanded I know that He has ordered my steps and will fight my battles. Whatever is going on will work out according to His purpose.

As I have told many a person: You have to know your purpose and you have to know Father God. Because the things happening in my life are not from God I know, always knew, that it was a spiritual battle.  Look around the world, there is so much evil happening that you must know that Satan has commanded his demonic force to attack every Believer, that includes me. The areas of attack in my life were a direct assault on my purpose.

ROMANS 8:28-29
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren

In my praise I have found peace and victory. I am as always MOVING FORWARD BY FAITH.

EXODUS 15:2-3 THE COMPLETE JEWISH BIBLEYah is my strength and my song,
and he has become my salvation.
This is my God: I will glorify him;
my father’s God: I will exalt him.
 Adonai is a warrior;
Adonai is his name.

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THE ART OF FORGIVENESS

MY JOURNEY: OCTOBER 16, 2018

If you have been following my post of late you know that I have been going through a difficult patch in my life. The good news: I have completed reading the Gospels- Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, and the book of Acts as well as Colossians. However, my journey has sent me through out the old and new Covenants as the Spirit of God has reminded me  of the basics of faith in Him.
It is not enough: to make a decision to submit to the word and will of God, to put on the armor of God, to speak the word only,  or even to resit the devil so that he will flee.

As it is written in Luke "to whom much is given, from him much will be required" (12:48). We are blessed to be a blessing to others and not just so we can have stuff. Forgiveness is a blessing from God that we should reciprocate; "Freely you have received, freely give." (Matthew 10:8)

LUKE 7:47
Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.”

To many people walk in unforgiveness because someone has committed an unforgivable sin against them. They struggle in life not realizing that God's mercy towards them is based on their mercy towards others. (Luke 6:38) God is not punishing the individual, that person is just experiencing the consequences of his actions, which could be not forgiving.

I grew up hearing people declare: "I will forgive but I won't forget!" Is that true forgiveness? I firmly believe we should remember the lesson but forgive and forget the actual incident- that is not always easy to do.

MATTHEW 18:21-22
Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?”
Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.

When a person repeatedly commits the same transgression, how does one forgive her? What if that person is a family member?

What does forgiveness look like?  I can tell you what I believe forgiveness does not look like. In my opinion forgiveness is not:

• Loaning a person money who never pays you back and becoming angry because it happened again.. Call it a gift but don't call it a loan, the money that you gave is gone- forget about it. If you cannot afford to give that person, even your child, the money then say "NO."
• Returning to a situation in which you are mentally or physically abused just because a passionate apology was made. You cannot forgive when you live in fear- perfect love cast out fear (1 John 4:18)  Abusive people do not love themselves, you can forgive him / her for what was done when you feel free to be you often this occurs outside of the abusers presence. 
• Communicating as little as possible in monolithic tones and reserved body language reveals intolerance and unforgiveness.  Often these are the people who say "I forgive but can't forget".  Gossip, lies, assaults and such are the root of  strained friendships and family relationships.  No one wants to apologize because both sides believes he or she is right: the forgiveness is actually spoken to others and not directly to the offender. 

Those are the few incidents that I can think of in which unforgiveness exist. You may be have a valid reason for not wanting to forgive someone but that does not make it unnecessary.

YOU CAN BE VERY WRONG BEING RIGHT.

As I work on my own forgiveness issues I realize that the basis of forgiveness is love.  Part of my problem lately is I am becoming angry and self righteous. I have not been trusting in YHWH (Proverbs 3:5-6)  or even being lead by the Spirit (Galatians 5:16). Am I being hard on myself? ABSOLUTELY! (Matthew 7:3-4)

COLOSSIANS 3:12-14 THE VOICE
Since you are all set apart by God, made holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a holy way of life: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.  Put up with one another. Forgive. Pardon any offenses against one another, as the Lord has pardoned you, because you should act in kind. But above all these, put on love! Love is the perfect tie to bind these together.

ROMANS 5:8
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

The reason why we forgive is because we are forgiven. The reason I forgive because I am a mess and yet YHWH not only forgave me but made sure that I would have a personal relationship with Him through His so Yeshua. The reason you should forgive is tomorrow during the course of the day you will sin and you will need Father God's mercy, forgiveness.

I forgive because I know me and I know that I have been forgiven much. NOW let me point out: THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS BIG SINS AND LITTLE SINS. I may not have murdered a person but my words have been murderous. You may have not committed a sexual abomination but your knowledge of astrology is an abomination to the Lord. (Anytime you are dependent on a person or ideology to reveal your identity you are not trusting God. You are in the image and likeness of Him.) My point is: Forgiveness is not an option therefore I must forgive whoever I believe has not done me right even if it is the one hundredth time this person has done the same thing.

Forgiveness is not an option and neither is love.

1 JOHN 4:7-8
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.  He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.

It is easy to forgive our brothers and sisters in Christ (note the qualifier) when you walk in love.
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TIME TO FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE!

MY JOURNEY: October 16, 2018 Now, I am pissed!
This has been a very trying year for me and I have prayed, fasted, asked for prayer and even wrote based on the encouraging words that are written in the Bible. Satan always over plays his hand because he cannot settle for allowing just one thing to go wrong in your life.

JOHN 10:10 THE VOICE
The thief approaches with malicious intent, looking to steal, slaughter, and destroy; I came to give life with joy and abundance.

When you are under a demonic attack, don't think because you lost your diamond engagement ring nothing else will happen! Another demon is going to come around and mess with you marriage, your job, the very foundation of what YWHW has established for you. The Devil wants you to not believe God can- by any means necessary.

Jesus is a life giver. Yeshua will equip you to fight the battle you need to fight with a guaranteed victory.

LUKE 22:35-38 THE VOICE
Remember when I sent you out with no money, no pack, not even sandals? Did you lack anything?
Disciples: Not a thing.
Jesus: It’s different now. If you have some savings, take them with you. If you have a pack, fill it and bring it. If you don’t have a sword, sell your coat and buy one. Here’s the truth: what the Hebrew Scriptures said, “And He was taken as one of the criminals,”must come to fruition in Me. These words must come true.
Disciples: Look, Lord, we have two swords here.
Jesus: That’s enough.

This is where I am at right now. I am taking up two swords! I am going in to fight. Yesterday, I will admit, I was ready to cry but God! 

REMEMBER: THERE IS ALWAYS A "BUT GOD" MOMENT- SEIZE IT!

The one thing I am consistent about is going to ABBA FATHER when I am upset. Yes! I run to DADDY! I remembered Job who trusted God not knowing that it was Satan who was the reason for his trials.  

PROVERBS 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

One of the first Bible verses I ever memorized was Proverbs 3:5-6 and the one that God planted in my heart is Matthew 6:33.

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

What does all this mean?  I will not be defeated! Losing everything including his health did not stop Job and being crucified did not kill Jesus. These acts of Satan did not stop them it empowered them the process painful but the end results was eternal victory.

Every Believer will encounter a period of  time in which he or she must make a decision.   Job made the decision he would trust God no matter what.  Yeshua declared: "Not my will but Yours be done.  Even Mary, who risked being stoned to death declared: “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” (Luke 1:38)  This is my life or death moment (Deuteronomy 30:19), I choose the life YHWH has set before me.

SATAN DOES NOT WANT ME OR YOU TO ACHIEVE GODLY SUCCESS.  

I have had the word of God poured into me for decades now, I know my purpose. Why should I quit because my computer is not working; I don't have a car; I have less than $1 in the bank; and my husband wants to sell our home and move he does not know where, knowing that God has planted me here.  It is an impossible situation with man but nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:37). Therefore I choose to fight back. 

My action plan is to continue doing what God has instructed me to do: I am preparing my house for the sale that God will buy, I am writing on a borrowed computer and driving someone else's car. My God supplies all that I need therefore what is in my bank account is irrelevant. The one thing I know I am supposed to do now is support Yahovah Eloheem Ministires and I am committed now more than ever to do so with my giving of time and money. 

What is your action plan to victory? Yes, put on the armor of God. Do you have a sword? Or are you going to just accept the comfortable life you have now? 

The reason I have shared so much of my personal life on this blog is because Satan wants to bring shame and discouragement to me. In telling the truth the demons have to retreat- the Truth does set you free.  As of this moment the demonic forces, who are limited in presence and power, are on notice: No matter what they try to do they will lose! 

I will not live my life based
on other peoples opinions!

This is my battle cry: I am vindicated! 

ISAIAH 54:17 THE VOICE

But no instrument forged against you will be allowed to hurt you, and no voice raised to condemn you will successfully prosecute you.  It’s that simple; this is how it will be for the servants of the Eternal; I will vindicate them.

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NETTIE-OLOGY: STOP LOOKING FOR BOAZ

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I used to encourage single women to "find that Boaz" but, like many things I believed once upon a time. I realize that this was not a good thing.

Boaz married Ruth, a widow with no children,  who lived with her mother-in-law, working a below minimum wage job. Ruth had to leave her friends and family and go to a place she had never been before with a bitter old lady, and live among people she did not know.

Now, my advise to all women, single or otherwise: FIND YOURSELF
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FORGET ABOUT IT! OR NOT????

MY JOURNEY  October 14, 2018  Am I really ready to be blessed?

Currently I am reading the book of Act. (For those who have never read any of my post: I read the Bible from Genesis to Revelation taking as long as it takes, this current journey began in October of 2015!) This morning, however my journey took me to the book of Deuteronomy. Why? Because it is time for me to move forward again and I needed a warning.

I have been going through a lot of crap for quite a while now, some things are the consequences of my own behavior other things the consequences of other peoples decisions and the rest don't make any sense. Almost overnight my life went from praying against attacks to: "What the flip?!" What has been happening lately, just don't make sense- Satan always overplays his hand.

It was earlier this year that I began really editing my fictional book on a Black family and then a non-fiction book on women; then God showed me my next book which would be about people in 'strenuous marriages'. My saying yes to God is a problem to Satan thus it is necessary for his demons to go all out against me.

BELIEVERS HAVE TO KNOW THAT THE CLOSER YOU ARE TO THE TRUTH THE MORE YOU WILL BE ATTACKED BY DEMONIC FORCES.

Many people in my situation would have walked away- walked away from God toward the world. It is a mistake to believe that because God called you the path to your purpose will be smooth. Father God does not give me assignments that glorify me; He will not give you an assignment that will lift you up either.  In serving Him there are benefits, even the benefits give Him glory! As limited in number and power as demons are there are things they can do to stop you in your tracks!!!!!

MATTHEW 7:13
 “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it.

I have been constantly reminded about the easier path, the wide gate, BUT in my mind I know that as difficult as it is- God's way is better.  This year my finances, my family, my health and my purpose have been attacked- everything designed to discourage me.  This morning, as I prayed and tried to study the book of acts my mind kept asking ABBA FATHER: "What am I not seeing? "

The answer was: "Nothing." There was nothing to be concerned about. This is the process Believers go through; part of the journey. The road is not always easy (John 16:33) but we can travel on it; opportunities, temptations, will come but we have the ability to walk away from them (1 Corinthians 10:13).  Scripture tells us to put on our armor and then stand (Ephesians 6:10-18) because if we are carrying out His plans for us He will fight the battle for us (1 Samuel 17:47).

This is when most of us get impatient. We want to do something: give more money to the church, fast, beg God, or take matters into our own hands. This is the time in which we remember what we have gone through to get to this point.

If you have studied the Old Covenant you will recall that frequently the children of Israel were reminded of what they had gone through. Remembering the past has nothing to do with reminding yourself of who to hate. God has brought us all through a lot and if we are not careful we will be back where we were in a far worst situation (Matthew 12:43-45).


DEUTERONOMY 6:1-12 NIV
When the Lord your God brings you into the land he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, to give you—a land with large, flourishing cities you did not build,  houses filled with all kinds of good things you did not provide, wells you did not dig, and vineyards and olive groves you did not plant—then when you eat and are satisfied, be careful that you do not forget the Lord, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.

I was watching a video of a woman who was injured while serving in the military. Having survived a tragedy she was ready to give up but her earthly father, crying as he spoke (her words), said: The enemy could not kill you, don't kill yourself." After facial reconstruction and learning to walk with a prosthetic leg she is now climbing mountains.

DON'T LET THE PAIN OF THE PAST STOP YOU FROM MOVING INTO YOUR FUTURE.

Today, I received a warning from God: Don't forget who gave you the talent and who brought you out.

Dear Reader, 
There are so many troubles in this world, I have no idea what you are going through. I can tell you this one thing: Everyone has a BUT GOD moment and if you allow Him to direct your path you will end up where you should go. 

PSALM 32:8 THE VOICE
I will teach you and tell you the way to go and how to get there;   I will give you good counsel, and I will watch over you.

  Yes, I am ready to go to the next level!                                            written by Marsha L F Randolph



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WHAT ARE THE CHILDREN LEARNING?

MY JOURNEY: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2018

I remember as a child attending Kent Baptist Church in Landover, Maryland.  I would go with friends and sit in the Sunday School class not knowing most of what was discussed; of course since I had not been there the week before I would not know. I also remember my grandmother asking my brother to quote the 23rd Psalm. I didn't know it either but I did know enough to critique my brother so my grandmother would not ask me! "You don't know? The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want?" I questioned him. That little bit was enough for my granny to believe I knew it and to make my brother  memorize the Psalm, at least some of it.

It was not until I was an adult attending Bible Study classes that I was made to actually feel like crap about how much I did not know.  I would hear: "That is not what that means!" "Don't you know?"  But,  having been reading and studying the word for decades I realize- they did not know either.  We never stop learning God's word, those who think they know it all don't know anything.

2 TIMOTHY 3:14-14
 But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them,  and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

I learned something as a child attending Kent Baptist Church, how else would I have been familiar with Psalm 23. Unfortunately, today's children are not being taught anything!

ISAIAH 54:13
All your children shall be taught by the Lord,  and great shall be the peace of your children.

Look around at all the angry, frustrated children- lacking peace.  I daresay, some even attended Sunday School! No matter how you slice it the word declares we are to teach our children about Him and they will have peace.

What we learned as children should carry us into adulthood. Churches that teach GOD are called legalistic churches, labeled traditional and / or ignored. Learning about GOD has become secondary, replaced with learning how to get what is needed to survive.

My go to / reality check/ stop complaining Scripture was and is MATTHEW 6:33,  Yahovah Eloheem should be our priority.

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

The reality of life is: STUFF HAPPENS! God knows about our stuff and He will get  us through if we make Him a priority- this we should have been taught as a child.  WHAT ARE OUR CHILDREN LEARNING?            written by Marsha L F Randolph

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WHO IS GOING TO HELL??

MY JOURNEY: OCTOBER 4, 2018
As I come to the end of my studying the gospels- Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John- I understand how much HOLY FATHER, God, loves us. The plan to help us spend eternity with Him is flawless. People talk about streets made of gold and pearly gates- WHATEVER!!!- I am looking forward to being able to be perfect in His presence.

But, what about Hell? Who is going to hell? God does not send anyone to hell. Let me say this again:

GOD DOES NOT SEND ANYONE TO HELL. 

Despite hearing His word, seeing the miracles He performed there were people who chose not to follow Jesus. Think about it: They knew who He was and what He was capable of yet they chose to turn their back on Him.

Very few people today want to follow Jesus. They will do what is popular in terms of religion and convenient in terms of a lifestyle but they will not do what Father God has required of them because it is not what the world today says is "normal".

In my faith journey I have learned that I don't fit anywhere here on earth. I have also discovered that in order to fit I have to ignore Father God wants me to do certain things.

MATTHEW 7:13-14 NKJV
 “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.

Sadly, I see many people I know who chose to fit and their lives are a constant struggle. These individuals are constantly trying to get ahead or maintain. They know of God, they know about Jesus yet their actions are directed towards worldly standards. It is easier to support liberal lifestyles than to trust God because you might lose your job. The wide gates of the world is based on a flexible ideology.

I daresay there are some extremes. Some people believe they know exactly what God says and how everyone should exist. I believe each person has their own path which is based on their purpose which is why it does not need to be a wide path.

I don't know who is going to hell because I don't know the end of anyone's life, not even mine. I believe salvation comes through allowing Jesus to be Lord of your life which means you can't live by popular opinion.

There is to much popular opinion coming from the pulpit.    written by Marsha L F Randolph

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THERE IS A DIFFERENCE

MY JOURNEY: OCTOBER 1, 2018
As I have said before I don't read the Bible in a year as many people do, been there numerous times- don't do it anymore. From time to time I will read the Bible from Genesis to Revelation one book at a time for as long as it takes. Sometimes I can be in one book for months, it took  me six months to read the book of Matthew, this is what I call studying Scripture.

Many Christians don't study Scripture, some don't even read it. These individuals trust others to tell them what God said.

Many Christians that I know read the Bible from Genesis to Revelation in a year. They read a Daily Word type publication and are comfortable with how their relationship with God is presenting itself.

Some Christians memorize Scripture, they may or may not read the Bible in a year but they do have a "Word" for every situation- Scripture and verse.

Quite a few individuals are admittedly not Christian and base their Bible knowledge on what "they" say. (Beware these are dangerous people.)

There is a group of individuals whom I will refer to as "Believers" who study the Word of God, search Scripture, talk to various people in order to grasp what God is doing and what he or she needs to do in response. I LIKE TO THINK I FALL IN THIS CATEGORY.

If you look at what is happening today you must understand there is a difference.

JOHN 6:28-29
Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?”
Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.”

What we are witnessing today is what people really really REALLY believe.

I see self-identified Christians condemning a man without any credible witnesses AND THE BIBLE IS VERY CLEAR ABOUT CONVICTING A PERSON. 

• Deuteronomy 17:6
• Deuteronomy 19:15
• Matthew 18:16
• 2 Corinthians 13:1
• 1 Timothy 5:19
• Hebrews 10:28

There must be 2 or 3 witnesses to collaborate a story in some shape or fashion BUT CHRISTIANS, those in the world too, are crying out "GUILTY". The premise is no woman would lie about some things, such as rape and abuse.

Deuteronomy 19:15
“One witness shall not rise against a man concerning any iniquity or any sin that he commits; by the mouth of two or three witnesses the matter shall be established.

There should be a difference in the world as to how CHRISTIANS BEHAVE and those in the world behave, there is not. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE between those who believe in Jesus and God the creator because they do what Scripture tells them to do.

It really isn't that complicated- you either believe that God's word is supreme or you do not. Some people have put their political ideology ahead of the word of God and I SEE YOU!  written by Marsha L F Randolph

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