Showing posts with label JESUS CHRIST. Show all posts
Showing posts with label JESUS CHRIST. Show all posts
Fwd: Fw: What is an infidel
The Muslim religion is the fastest growing religion per capita in the U. S., especially in the minority racesNot the Catholics, not the Mormons. Last month I attended my annual training session that's required for maintaining my state prison security clearance. During the training session there was a presentation by 3 speakers representing the Roman Catholic, Protestant & Muslim faiths, who each explained their beliefs.I was particularly interested in what the Islamic Imam had to say. The Muslim gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam, complete with a video.After the presentations, time was provided for questions & answers. When it was my turn, I directed my question to the Muslim & asked: 'Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that most Imams & clerics of Islam have declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the infidels of the world &, that by killing an infidel, (which is a command to all Muslims) they are assured of a place in heaven. If that's the case, can you give me the definition of an infidel?'There was no disagreement with my statements & without hesitation, he replied, " Nonbelievers."I responded, 'So, let me make sure I have this straight. All followers of Allah have been commanded to kill everyone who is not of your faith so they can have a place in heaven. Is that correct?'The expression on his face changed from one of authority & command to that of a little boy who had just been caught with his hand in the cookie jar.'He sheepishly ..... "Yes!"I then stated, 'Well, sir, I have a real problem trying to imagine The Pope commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Dr. Stanley ordering all Protestants to do the same in order to guarantee them a place in heaven!'The Muslim was speechless.I continued, 'I also have a problem with being your friend when you & your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me! Let me ask you another a question:Would you rather have your Allah, who tells you to kill me in order for you to go to heaven, or my Jesus who tells me to love you because I am going to heaven & He wants you to be there with me?'You could have heard a pin drop. Needless to say, the organizers & promoters of the 'Diversification' training seminar were not happy with my way of dealing with the Islamic Imam & exposing the truth about the Muslims' beliefs.In 20 years there will be enough Muslim voters in the U.S. to elect the President.I think everyone in the U.S. should be required to read this, but with the ACLU, there is no way this will be widely publicized, unless each of us sends it on! This is your chance to make a difference.AMEN !
Fwd: Jesus and the Democrat
Subj: Fw: Jesus and the Democrat
JESUS AND THE DEMOCRAT
( I don't care what party you like, this one's funny!!)
A Republican, in a wheelchair, entered a restaurant one afternoon and asked the waitress for a cup of coffee. The Republican looked across the restaurant and asked, "Is that Jesus sitting over there?"
The waitress nodded "yes," so the Republican requested that she give Jesus a cup of coffee, on him.
The next patron to come in was a Libertarian, with a hunched back. He shuffled over to a booth, painfully sat down, and asked the waitress for a cup of hot tea. He also glanced across the restaurant and asked, "Is that Jesus, over there?"
The waitress nodded, so the Libertarian asked her to give Jesus a cup of hot tea, "My treat."
The third patron to come into the restaurant was a Democrat on crutches. He hobbled over to a booth, sat down and hollered, "Hey there honey! How's about gettin' me a cold mug of Miller Lite?" He too looked across the restaurant and asked, "Isn't that God's boy over there?
The waitress nodded, so the Democrat directed her to give Jesus a cold beer. "On my bill," he said loudly.
As Jesus got up to leave, he passed by the Republican, touched him and said, "For your kindness, you are healed." The Republican felt the strength come back into his legs, got up, and danced a jig out the door.
Jesus passed by the Libertarian, touched him and said, "For your kindness, you are healed." The Libertarian felt his back straightening up and he raised his hands, praised the Lord, and did a series of back flips out the door.
Then, Jesus walked towards the Democrat, just smiling.
The Democrat jumped up and yelled, "Don't touch me, I'm collecting disability"
Fwd: The Surprising Truth About Mike Pence
Fwd: The Surprising Truth About Mike Pence (2)
After Trump Is Elected; The Surprising Truth About Mike Pence Is ExposedIt’s fair to say that until recently, most Americans had never heard of “Mike Pence.” But ironically, this relatively unknown man will soon take the second-highest office in the country. Today he’s mostly known for being President-Elect Donald Trump’s sidekick, but truth be told, there’s a side of Mike Pence that many haven’t see. When I learned more about Mike Pence, my respect and admiration for America’s Vice President-Elect only grew all the more. [image: pence-8] Unlike most men in Washington, Mike Pence wasn’t raised in a thriving political household. Instead, Pence carved his own path — fueled by deep convictions which were grounded in his faith. [image: prayer] Michael Richard “Mike” Pence was born on June 7, 1959, in Columbus, Indiana. Pence was the youngest of six children born to devout Catholic churchgoers, Nancy Jane and Edward J. Pence, Jr. His father was a U.S. Army veteran who earned a humble living by operating a gas station. [image: screen-shot-2016-11-15-at-2-
After Trump Is Elected; The Surprising Truth About Mike Pence Is ExposedIt’s
fair to say that until recently, most Americans had never heard of “Mike
Pence.” But ironically, this relatively unknown man will soon take the
second-highest office in the country. Today he’s mostly known for being
President-Elect Donald Trump’s sidekick, but truth be told, there’s a side
of Mike Pence that many haven’t see. When I learned more about Mike Pence,
my respect and admiration for America’s Vice President-Elect only grew all
the more.
[image: pence-8]
Unlike most men in Washington, Mike Pence wasn’t raised in a thriving
political household. Instead, Pence carved his own path — fueled by deep
convictions which were grounded in his faith.
[image: prayer]
Michael Richard “Mike” Pence was born on June 7, 1959, in Columbus,
Indiana. Pence was the youngest of six children born to devout Catholic
churchgoers, Nancy Jane and Edward J. Pence, Jr. His father was a U.S. Army
veteran who earned a humble living by operating a gas station.
[image: screen-shot-2016-11-15-at-2-
<http://www.indystar.com/
that his parents were never politically inclined. But unlike his family,
heroes such as John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. caught young
Pence’s attention and inspired him to get involved in politics.
*Pence* *revealed
<http://www.lifenews.com/
“I grew up on the front row of the American dream. My grandfather
immigrated to this country, and I was raised in a small town in Southern
Indiana in a big family with a cornfield in the backyard. Although we
weren’t really a political family, the heroes of my youth were President
John F. Kennedy and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.”*
*The young Pence soon discovered his voice and even entered an oratorical
contest in the fifth grade.*
*“It shouldn’t have come as a surprise,”* *said
<http://www.therepublic.com/
*Nancy. “He was always talking. What surprised me was how well he could
talk in front of large crowds. I believe it was sponsored by the Optimist
Club, and Mike was competing against kids in the sixth, seventh and eighth
grades,” his mother said. “When it came his turn, his voice just boomed out
over the audience. He just blew everybody away. I had a hard time
associating the boy up there speaking with our son.”*
[image: pence-13]
Pence graduated from Columbus North High School in 1977 and went on to
study history at Hanover College. Throughout his childhood, Pence always
clung to his faith and had even considered becoming a priest. But in
college, his faith wavered and he eventually decided to turn his back on
God.
*“I went off to college and had largely walked away from the faith that I
was raised to believe in,”* *Pence*
<http://www.washingtontimes.
at First Baptist Jacksonville in Florida*
[image: 21pencefaith-web3-master675]
The handsome young man had given up on religion, but that didn’t stop God’s
powerful plan for his life. And it wasn’t long before Pence was surrounded
by devout Christians who reminded him of the faith he once clung to.
*Pence* *shared
<http://www.washingtontimes.
“When I got to college, I met a group of folks in a non-denominational
Christian fellow group.”*
[image:
http://d2vrsup6vl2y4n.
Pence *recalled*
<http://www.washingtontimes.
the life-changing day he told his fraternity “big brother” that he’d love
to get a Christian cross like the one he wore. His friend’s unexpected
response left such a powerful impression, Pence would recall it decades
later on the floor of Congress.
*“Remember, Mike, you have got to wear it in your heart before you wear it
around your neck,” Mr. Pence said his fraternity brother told him.*
His friend’s convicting message resonated with Pence and months later, he
found himself at a Christian music festival. It was there that Pence was
again was reminded of the Gospel and all that “Jesus had done” for him.
That sermon finally led Pence to take action.
*“My heart broke with gratitude and I gave my life to Jesus Christ,”* *he*
<http://www.washingtontimes.
*said.*
[image: college]
Pence went on to earn a bachelor of arts degree in history from Hanover
College in 1981, and a law degree from the Robert H. McKinney School of Law
in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1986. But for Pence, rededicating his life to
Jesus Christ wasn’t the only blessing that came out of college.
Soon after making the decision to follow Christ, a young musician at church
by the name of Karen caught young Pence’s attention.
After service one Sunday, Pence approached Karen and discovered that he
went to law school with her sister. A few days later, Pence went to the
registrar to look up Karen’s sister to get “the scoop” on the pretty
guitarist. At first, the registrar refused. But when Pence explained why he
wanted the number, the registrar gave in.
[image: screen-shot-2016-11-15-at-4-
Mike called the phone number for Karen’s sister — but to his complete
shock, Karen answered instead. Pence was so surprised, he accidentally hung
up on her. Pence took a few moments to collect himself and redialed —
eventually inviting Karen out to dinner.
Their adorable first date included ice skating and family, and a “bet” that
the pair would eventually get married.
[image: mike-and-karen-indy-500]
That night, Karen’s 10-year-old niece bet Pence $1 that he would marry her
aunt.
[image: mike-pence-wedding]
That little girl eventually won the bet. And the registrar who made it all
possible attended their wedding on June 8, 1985.
[image: wedding]
This year, Mike and Karen celebrated 31 years of wedded bliss — and as
their new role in America approaches, the Pence family remains a united
front.
*“We’ve always been a team,” Karen* *said
<http://www.indystar.com/
“We’ve always approached it [politics] as a team.”*
*The future vice president chimed in, “She’s the best part of my life,
everything we do in public life, we do together. I can’t imagine it any
other way.”*
[image: horses1-e1468658641114]
But Mike Pence is not only a devoted husband, but he’s a proud father as
well.
[image: fathers-day]
Mr. and Mrs. Pence have three children together: Charlotte, Michael, and
Audrey.
[image: pence]
Throughout his political campaign, the Pence family has shown their true
colors. The three children have been incredibly supportive of their dad’s
campaign — traveling with him, making calls, and praying for him every day.
Mike Pence is a proud supporter of our troops. Especially due to the fact
that his eldest, Michael J. Pence is a Marine Corps officer.
[image: screen-shot-2016-11-16-at-12-
Pence’s eldest daughter, Charlotte is a filmmaker and a writer. According
to her *website,* <http://charlotterosepence.
directed a documentary called “For the Records,” which highlights the
struggle of mental illness. She was also associate producer and co-writer
of “Fleeced,” which won *nine*
<http://heavy.com/news/2016/
regional Emmy awards.
[image: audreypence2]
The youngest of the Pence family, Audrey Pence, is a social liberal. She’s
independent politically and has voted split ticket in elections. But
despite the fact that they don’t share the same views, her dad has been
proud of her for thinking independently — and she voted for him in the
Indiana governor election.
*Audrey* *revealed
<http://heavy.com/news/2016/
“Probably the person I get the most respect from is my dad. He has always…
he tells me so many times, ‘I am proud of you for having your own opinions
and looking into things.'”*
[image: pence-family-photo]
But even more important than being a family man, Mike Pence considers his
faith in Jesus Christ the most crucial aspect of his life.
*Pence shared,“I’m a Christian, a conservative and a Republican. In that
order.” And added that his “Christian faith is at the very heart
<http://religionandpolitics.
*of who” he is. Pence* *continued
<http://www.ibj.com/articles/
“I made a commitment to Christ. I’m a born-again, evangelical Catholic.”*
[image: mike-pence-christian]
Politics may be new arena for Donald Trump, but Pence — a former six-term
congressman — is well aware of the liberal backlash that comes when you
take a stand for unborn lives, Israel, and the Second Amendment.
*The liberal media’s response to Pence’s election has been nothing short of
horrific. Countless headlines mock, name-call, and repeatedly insult the
former Indiana Governor and his family. But despite it all, Mike Pence
remains steadfast, unshakable, and firm in his stances.*
*“One thing you can say about Mike Pence is he’s got a very calm, steady
demeanor that in some ways is a little Reagan-esque,”* *said
<http://www.ibj.com/articles/
*Christine Mathews, a Republican pollster for former Indiana Gov. Mitch
Daniels. “He’s a counterbalance to Trump in that way.”*
[image: mike-pence-with-his-wife-
Time and time again throughout this election, the former lawyer has
encouraged Americans to respond to hatred with love — and make prayer a
priority.
*Pence* *shared
<http://qpolitical.com/mike-
“I would encourage you, if you are inclined to do as the Pence family does
from time to time, to bow the head and bend the knee. Pray that America
will once again stand tall, stand strong. ‘[Prayer is] the last best hope
of earth,’ that’s what Abraham Lincoln called it. It’s still true.”*
As countless Americans find themselves in the midst of riots, hatred, hurt,
and anger, Pence reminds Americans to use the most powerful weapon in their
possession: prayer.
*“So, I encourage you. Remember, what’s been true for thousands of years is
still true today. That if His people who are called by His name will humble
themselves and pray, He will hear from heaven, and He – as He’s always done
before – He will heal our land. One nation, under God, indivisible with
liberty and justice for all.” – Mike Pence*
Praise God for our new Vice President-Elect Mike Pence! America needs more
men like him! Please keep Pence and President-Elect Donald Trump in your
prayers throughout this crucial time as they make their way to the White
House.
May God Bless our new Leaders. And May God Bless America! Please share if
you agree!
*[image: campaign-2016-pence]*
*“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 I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2
Chronicles 7:14*
Praise God for our new Vice President-Elect Mike Pence! America needs more
men like him! Please keep Pence and President-Elect Donald Trump in your
prayers throughout this crucial time as they make their way to the White
House.
May God Bless our new Leaders. And May God Bless America! Please share if
you agree!
Fwd: FW: Political Correctness and the Holiday Season - Enough is Enough --NOT A JOKE
Apparently the White House referred to Christmas Trees as Holiday Trees for the first time this year which prompted CBS presenter, Steven Levy, to present this piece which I would like to share with you. I think it applies just as much to many countries as it does to America.
A little sanity please...
Only hope we find GOD again before it is too late!!
Only hope we find GOD again before it is too late!!
The following was written by Steven Levy and recited by him on CBS Sunday Morning Commentary.
My confession:
I don't like getting pushed around for being a Jew, and I don't think Christians like getting pushed around for being Christians. I think people who believe in God are sick and tired of getting pushed around, period.
I have no idea where the concept came from, that America is an explicitly atheist country. I can't find it in the Constitution and I don't like it being shoved down my throat...
Or maybe I can put it another way: where did the idea come from that we should worship celebrities and we aren't allowed to worship God as we understand Him?
Or maybe I can put it another way: where did the idea come from that we should worship celebrities and we aren't allowed to worship God as we understand Him?
I guess that's a sign that I'm getting old, too. But there are a lot of us who are wondering where these celebrities came from and where the America we knew went to.
In light of the many jokes we send to one another for a laugh, this is a little different: This is not intended to be a joke; it's not funny, it's intended to get you thinking.
In light of the many jokes we send to one another for a laugh, this is a little different: This is not intended to be a joke; it's not funny, it's intended to get you thinking.
In light of recent events... terrorists attack, school shootings, etc.. I think it started when Madeleine Murray O'Hare (she was murdered, her body found a few years ago) complained she didn't want prayer in our schools, and we said OK. Then someone said you better not read the Bible in school... The Bible says thou shalt not kill; thou shalt not steal, and love your neighbor as yourself. And we said OK.
Then Dr. Steven Benjamin Spock said we shouldn't spank our children when they misbehave, because their little personalities would be warped and we might damage their self-esteem (Dr. Spock's son committed suicide). We said an expert should know what he's talking about.. And we said okay..
Now we're asking ourselves why our children have no conscience, why they don't know right from wrong, and why it doesn't bother them to kill strangers, their classmates, and themselves.
Probably, if we think about it long and hard enough, we can figure it out. I think it has a great deal to do with 'WE REAP WHAT WE SOW.'
Funny how simple it is for people to trash God and then wonder why the world's going to hell. Funny how we believe what the newspapers say, but question what the Bible says.
Then Dr. Steven Benjamin Spock said we shouldn't spank our children when they misbehave, because their little personalities would be warped and we might damage their self-esteem (Dr. Spock's son committed suicide). We said an expert should know what he's talking about.. And we said okay..
Now we're asking ourselves why our children have no conscience, why they don't know right from wrong, and why it doesn't bother them to kill strangers, their classmates, and themselves.
Probably, if we think about it long and hard enough, we can figure it out. I think it has a great deal to do with 'WE REAP WHAT WE SOW.'
Funny how simple it is for people to trash God and then wonder why the world's going to hell. Funny how we believe what the newspapers say, but question what the Bible says.
Funny how lewd, crude, vulgar and obscene articles pass freely through cyberspace, but public discussion of God is suppressed in the school and workplace.
Are you laughing yet?
Are you laughing yet?
Fwd: FW: Fw: MY SON
>> My son
>>
>> This is great. Take a
>> moment to read it; it will make your
>> day!
>> ;
>>
>> The ending will
>> surprise you.
>>
>> Take my
>> Son.....
>>
>> A wealthy man and
>> his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in
>> their collection, from Picasso to Raphael. They would often sit
>> together and admire the great works of art..
>>
>> When the
>> Vietnam conflict broke out,
>> the son went to war. He was very courageous and died in battle while
>> rescuing another soldier. The father was notified and grieved deeply
>> for his only son.
>>
>> About a month
>> later, just before Christmas,
>>
>> There was a knock at
>> the door. A young man stood at the door with a large package in his
>> hands..
>>
>> He said, 'Sir, you
>> don't know me, but I am the soldier for whom your son gave his life.
>> He saved many lives that day, and he was carrying me to safety when a
>> bullet struck him in the heart and he died instantly... He often
>> talked about you, and your love for art.' The young man held out this
>> package. 'I know this isn't much. I'm not really a great artist, but
>> I think your son would have wanted you to have this.'
>>
>> The
>> father
>>
>> Opened the
>> package. It was a portrait of his son, painted by the young man. He
>> stared in awe at the way the soldier had captured the personality of
>> his son in the painting. The father was so drawn to the eyes that his
>> own eyes welled up with tears.
>> He thanked the young man and offered to pay him for the picture..
>> 'Oh, no sir, I could never repay what your son did for me. It's a
>> gift.'
>>
>> The father hung
>> the portrait over his mantle. Every time visitors came to his home he
>> took them to see the portrait of his son before he showed them any of
>> the other great works he had collected.
>>
>> The man died a few
>> months later. There was to be a great auction of his paintings. Many
>> influential people gathered, excited over seeing the great paintings
>> and having an opportunity to purchase one for their collection.
>>
>> On the platform
>> sat the painting of the son. The auctioneer pounded his gavel. 'We
>> will start the bidding with this picture of the son. Who will bid for
>> this picture?'
>>
>> There was
>> silence...
>>
>> Then a voice in the back of the room shouted, 'We want to see the
>> famous paintings. Skip this one.'
>>
>> But the auctioneer
>> persisted. 'Will somebody bid for this painting? Who will start the
>> bidding? $100, $200?'
>>
>> Another voice
>> angrily. 'We didn't come to see this painting. We came to see the Van
>> Gogh's, the Rembrandts. Get on with the Real bids!'
>>
>> But still the
>> auctioneer continued. 'The son! The son! Who'll take the son?'
>>
>> Finally, a voice
>> came from the very back of the room. It was the longtime gardener of
>> the man and his son. 'I'll give $10 for the painting...' Being a poor
>> man, it was all he could afford.
>>
>> 'We have $10, who
>> will bid $20?'
>>
>> 'Give it to him
>> for $10. Let's see the masters.'
>>
>> The crowd was
>> becoming angry. They didn't want the picture of the son.
>>
>> They wanted the
>> more worthy investments for their
>> collections.
>>
>> The auctioneer
>> pounded the gavel.. 'Going
>> once, twice, SOLD for $10!'
>>
>> A man sitting on
>> the second row shouted, 'Now let's get on with the collection!'
>>
>> The auctioneer
>> laid down his gavel. 'I'm
>> sorry, the auction is over.'
>>
>> 'What about the
>> paintings?'
>>
>> 'I am sorry. When
>> I was called to conduct this auction, I was told of a secret
>> stipulation in the will... I was not allowed to reveal that
>> stipulation until this time. Only the painting of the son would be
>> auctioned. Whoever bought that painting would inherit the entire
>> estate, including the paintings.
>>
>> The man who took
>> the son gets everything!'
>>
>> God gave His son
>> over 2,000 years ago to die on the Cross. Much like the auctioneer,
>> His message today is: 'The Son, the Son, who'll take the Son?'
>>
>> Because, you see,
>> whoever takes the Son gets everything!
>>
>> FOR GOD SO LOVED
>> THE WORLD HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, WHO SO EVER BELIEVETH, SHALL
>> HAVE ETERNAL LIFE...THAT'S LOVE
>>
>> Please send this
>> to ten people and back to the one who sent it to you.
>>
>> God
>> Bless.
>>
>> If I don't get
>> this back, I will know you really didn't read it. I got this from
>> someone and thought the last part was really a good thought..
>>
>> Too bad that the
>> person who sent it to me did not know 10 people who would admit to
>> knowing the Lord.
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