Are you kidding me???

You know, lately I've heard people who say they are Christians, also say that they are pro-choice.

HUH?   Did I hear them right?  I'm sorry but to say you are a Christian and to say that you are PRO-CHOICE simply is wrong...those things are diametrically opposed.

Has anyone heard this...or is it just me?

Abortion...who knew?

So many discussions today about abortion...so many people adamant about their viewpoint!  But what is YOUR viewpoint?   I'd love to hear it!!

To Move Or Not To Move

An update from Steve and Dayna:


Saturday at the Flea market was a blessing.  Many tract were distributed, and an incredible number of conversations took place.  Our Spanish friends from Calvary Baptist (south) joined us and desire to expand their ministry into other churches as the Lord leads.  God put Stefan in my path and he just about broke my heart.  He knows the gospel, knows the penalty for not surrendering to Christ and yet still won't give up something,.  When I asked him what on this planet was worth gambling his eternal soul for, he honestly had no answer,  I reminded him several times he is playing Russian roulette with his eternal destiny to which he agrees.  Pray for Stefan that God will open his heart and ears and mind to receive the gift of Jesus Christ's salvation.  Then 2 couples stopped by, believers all, and prayed with us for God to bless the ministry.  Then Jerry shows up.  Jerry, a believer, wants to set  up a Good Person booth at the Frontenac Flea market.  Considering the number of workers showing up now at Eaugallie, God may be directing such a move: I've been there once to survey the facilities which are not bad for males.  Port o' Potties (kin to Pati and Jack somehow) just don't work well for the ladies.  Prayer please for the Lord's guidance here

Opportunity.

I really needed a haircut and this was supposed to be 'the place' to get a good one.  Darren was vey polite and right on time.  He told me that he was from Houston and had only recently moved to Dallas.  He explained how it happened that he knew the salon owner.  He said he liked Dallas so far, but missed his family.  Thanksgiving was only a few days away and he looked forward to seeing them all.

For the life of me I can't remember how our conversation started but...Darren told me he thought he was a pretty good guy.  I revealed to him the standard set by Jesus-perfection.

"Do you do this for a living?" Darren asked me.

"No but I am a Chaplain."  At this he seemed to drop his guard.  He looked a bit sadder.

"Well, you know some ministers say it's ok to be gay.  So, I guess it's just who you talk to."

Darren had fallen into the trap of listening to others instead of searching out Truth for himself.  "I would urge you to read the Bible yourself, Darren.  God makes it very clear that it is wrong.  But so are many things... we justify what we are comfortable with, while condemning others around us.  That's why we must make sure that we are clear about what the rules are.  God makes the rules about who will enter Heaven-not us.  I mean you wouldn't let a stranger who knocks on your door come in  and live with you just because someone else told him he could, would you?"

"No..."

Darren was finished with my hair.  I gave him a good tip and a Second Greatest Lie Ever Told book.  He is certainly fighting an uphill battle, but it is one he has been fighting for a long time.




Romans 5:6  For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

Life or Death?

Although this happened a few months ago I feel that it is important enough to share:

When I met Jeanie, one of the first things I noticed was how young she was.  She told me she was 3 months pregnant and was coming in for a test to confirm this.  I administered the test and it came up positive.

She told me that she and her Mom had finally gotten a room in a local shelter.  "Before that we were living in the woods for 7 months."

I can't tell you how sad that made me feel.  "Well, I'm so glad that you got in!"  I smiled as I silently prayed for this girl.

"My Mom is making me have an abortion."  she said.

"How do you feel about that?"  I asked her.

"Well, she wants the best for me and she said that I'm too young to have a baby."

I explained that her baby had a beating heart and eyes and already had a little personality.  "How does the baby's father feel about this?"

Her facial expression changed to sadness.  "Brandon goes to my school and I really love him but when he found out I was pregnant he didn't want anything to do with me.  He comes from a rich family and he won't even talk to me now."

I could just imagine Brandon's mother welcoming this girl who lived in the woods into her nice home.   "Jeanie, do you know anything about the abortion process?  I'd like to show you a quick video so that you can be informed about this.  Afterwards we can bring your Mom in and talk to her, ok?"

She agreed and I showed her a very informative video.  (I wish I would have had this one !!)

Jeanie was aghast after watching and said over and over, "I'm not cutting my baby up!"  Her Mom came in and Jeanie told her what she'd seen.  Her Mom put her arm around Jeanie and reassured her that they would not be going to get an abortion.  (whew!)

I took the opportunity to share the Gospel with both Mom and daughter.  I pray that they have considered this and followed Jesus.