Humble Yourself in Prayer

Then the Lord appeared to Solomon by night, and said to him: “I have heard your prayer, and have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice. When I shut up heaven and there is no rain, or command the locusts to devour the land, or send pestilence among My people, if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:12-14)

It had been months, maybe years, that had passed since Solomon's prayer of dedication for the temple (2 Chronicles 6). Several other building projects had been completed after the temple (2 Chronicles 7:11; 8:1). Then after all this time, God told Solomon that He had heard his prayer. In the next several verses (2 Chronicles 7: 13–15), the Lord reviews and answers the petitions of Solomon (2 Chronicles 6:14–42). Solomon’s prayers had been heard and would be answered, but there were conditions (2 Chronicles 7:14).

Christian’ Gay Projects Funded by Homosexualist Billionaire!

Gay activist billionaire Jon Stryker

by Kathleen Gilbert

Fri Mar 25, 2011 12:22 EST

March 25, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Top ‘gay-rights’ groups claiming to represent Christians and Catholics, and at least one Jesuit-run college, are being funded by a major homosexualist business magnate with the aim of stirring up dissent within the ranks of the church.

In a recent article Thomas Peters, Cultural Director for the National Organization for Marriage and founder of the American Papist blog, revealed the funding sources of various groups that promote acceptance of homosexuality under the guise of representing concerned members of the Judaeo-Christian community.

Groups such as New Ways Ministry, a top group recently condemned by the U.S. Catholic bishops, have received large sums from the Arcus Foundation for the purpose of promoting same-sex “marriage” specifically among Catholics, Lutherans, Episcopalians, and Jews. Click "Here" for the full article.

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I found this to be a very interesting article that made me think of how the "love of money" can corrupt a Christian church. It so happens that gay activist billionaire Jon Stryker, who is the founder of the Arcus Foundation, is slipping his worldly lifestyle and ideas into several "Catholic" projects under the heading of "Religion and Values." The listings specifically describe plans to undermine Catholic Church teaching on sexuality from the inside.

This is a MUST READ for all "Believer's in Christ" because Satan is truly roaming around like a roaring lion in an attempt to devour his enemies.

40 Days of Life Participants Harassed and Physical Assault!

40 Days participants harassed with pornography and physical assault

by Kathleen Gilbert
Thu Mar 24, 2011 17:13 EST

EVERETT, Washington, March 24, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Only days after reports emerged of a firebomb attack on an elderly participant in a 40 Days for Life vigil in Kalispell, Montana, 40 Days for Life campaigners in Everett, Washington are also reporting harassment that has taken place during the current spring campaign.

On the 40 Days for Life Everett blog, local leader Michelle McIntyre wrote that on March 21, “a man appeared at our vigil site with his face covered by a handkerchief or some type of mask and displayed pornographic pictures, flat on the sidewalk just before a family of prayer volunteers arrived with their children.” The display deterred the family from bringing the children on site, she said. Click "Here" to read the complete article.

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It seems that the pro-abortion folks can not express themselves now without becoming violent. Please keep the 40 Days of Life Participants in your prayers. Not only are the pro-life participants becoming targets of harassment and assaults...the local police seem to be neglecting their job by not enforcing the laws.

Are You a Doubting Thomas?

Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said to him, “We have seen the Lord.” So he said to them, “Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe.” (John20: 24-25)

We often remember Thomas as “the doubter,” because he doubted Jesus’ resurrection. Shortly after Jesus' resurrection He appeared before His disciples in a closed room, however, Thomas was not present (John 20:19–23). When Jesus appeared to the other disciples, He showed them His hands and His side (John 20:20). No doubt they told Thomas about seeing the Lord's pierced hands and side because Thomas said that he would not "believe" unless he could touch Jesus' wounds (John 20:25).

God’s Sovereignty

Have you ever questioned God’s sovereignty? With all the tragedies happening in the world today some folks may question whether God is truly in control. Every time we turn on the television, radio or read the newspaper we are subjected to all of the violence and assaults on humanity. Our churches are beginning to water down the FAITH and manipulate God’s Word by interpreting Holy Scripture to fit man made doctrines and traditions.

Non-believers and believers alike are becoming confused when they hear the Gospel because of all the fighting and bickering regarding the interpretation of God’s Word. Is it any wonder that there are so many people in this world that turn to false religions and cults instead of turning their life over to Jesus Christ.

The Prayer of Faith

And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. (James 5:15-16)

People in the church are not alone. Members of Christ's body should be able to count on others for support and prayer, especially when they are sick or suffering. The elders should be on call to respond to the illness of any member (James 5:14), and the church should stay alert to pray for the needs of all its members.

Baby Joseph NOT in vegetative state!

LONDON, Ontario, February 24, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Dying one-year-old Joseph Maraachli’s family says two new videos of him flailing and reacting to tickling belie his hospital’s claim that he is in a permanent vegetative state.

The video of Joseph being tickled, which was shot Sunday evening only hours before the hospital had planned to remove his life support, also shows Joseph’s hands tied down - a measure the hospital took after Joseph removed the tube from his throat on at least two separate occasions.

“How can a baby be in a vegetative state who has his hands tied - as we speak - for him to not pull out his tube?” asked Joseph’s aunt, Samar Nader. “How does a baby in a vegetative state respond to combing or tickling?"

“What really boggles my mind is how we’re not allowed to videotape him or have media outlets watching him to show the public what he’s like,” she added. “That’s very frustrating.” Click "Here" for complete story.

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This is a very "heartfelt" story of how the family of a one year old little boy is fighting the hospital in an attempt to remove all life support. The hospital claims little Joseph is in a vegetative state but the parents have video prove that their son is still responsive to their loving touch. It makes me wonder why the hospital is in such a hurry to end little Joseph's life.

Father God, it is my prayer this morning that you be with little Joseph and his family. I pray that the medical team that is working on this child will have the wisdom and compassion neccessary to comfort the family when the time comes for little guy to make his way home to You. I pray this in Jesus' name. Amen.

UPDATE: Baby Joseph can go home to die, but without tracheotomy.  Click "Here" for complete story.

UPDATE: Standing jet ready to take Baby Joseph to any willing U.S. Hospital.  Click "Here" for complete story.

UPDATE: Baby Joseph airlifted to U.S. hospital.  Clich "Here" for complete story.