Spiritual Things

Obviously, there are many things in our world that threaten our relationship with God. Sometimes people fall rapidly from grace. At other times, moving away from truth happens in a subtle manner. One constant temptation for some—and among the greatest of dangers—is divided loyalties.

Many Christians have two loves that divide their hearts: love for Jesus, and love for the world and its sinful practices. Trying to satisfy both sides won’t work. Jesus warned, “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other” (Matthew 6:24). We must choose one side.

God’s Word says, “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him” (1 John 2:15). It is impossible to love the things that we know are wrong and still give our hearts to Jesus.

Still, too many people want to see how closely they can follow the world and still be considered Christians. They want the benefits of Christianity, but they also desire to conform to the world; they want to fit in and participate in its pleasures. People in this situation aren’t being honest with themselves or with God. They are attempting to walk a narrow thread that doesn’t exist.

In contrast, God tells us that we should “not be conformed to this world, but be transformed” (Romans 12:2). He wants us to be changed and conformed to the image of Christ, not the world. The Bible says, “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” (Romans 8:29). The Lord wants us to become like Jesus so we can be trusted in heaven.


KEY BIBLE TEXTS
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12:2



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What God Cannot Do For You

Life is a matter of choices. We are making choices every day at every single step. Right from the time we wake up, to the time we hit the sack at night. Some of these are so routine we do not even stop to think about the choice we make.

The choices we make about food and exercise influence our physical health. The choices we make about how to respond to life’s adversities affect our psychological well-being. And the choices we make about self-improvement direct the very course of our lives. That is the power of choice.

People who decide and choose under difficult circumstances often progress in life, unlike those who get stuck. This is also the reason some people are more successful than others.

The importance of turning away from your old evil ways of sin and never looking back. You need to burn the bridges back to your old ways of iniquity by exercising the free will and self control that God has already given you. Fix your mind on Christ and His ways. Only you can do this, God will not do it for you!

Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. James 4:8

God has given us the power of choice; it is ours to exercise. We cannot change our hearts, we cannot control our thoughts, our impulses, our affections. We cannot make ourselves pure, fit for God’s service. But we can choose to serve God, we can give Him our will; then He will work in us to will and to do according to His good pleasure. Thus, our whole nature will be brought under the control of Christ. Ministry of Healing 176.2



Spiritual Warfare

Worship is a key tactic in spiritual warfare. The act of praising God helps us combat the lies of the enemy and shut out that inner dialogue telling us we’re not enough.

It’s impossible to focus on His goodness, faithfulness, power, and might while also feeling weak, worried, afraid, or alone.

Most people, when they hear the word “worship,” think of the songs they sing in church or music they hear on the local Christian radio station. But, by definition, worship is any expression of reverence and adoration for God. We are worshipping when we give our tithe, serve with a joyful heart, show love to our neighbor, and help someone in need. Worship is simply showing gratitude to God for who He is and what He’s done. And it’s a powerful weapon against the enemy.

When we worship, our whole focus is on God. It’s the best way to block out the lies of the enemy because in a state of worship, we remember who God is, what He brought us out of, and how He can be trusted to do it again.



Living Changed


A Life for Jesus

A documentary of a successful businessman who shares the Gospel of Christ to others in his community.


Passerinvest Group is a purely Czech development and investment company, which was founded by Radim Passer back in 1991 and ever since then it has acquired extensive experience with the construction of office and commercial buildings and residential projects.

Since 1996, the company, as a responsible urban developer, has primarily been connected with the locality Brumlovka (former BB Centrum) in Prague 4. It is one of the most successful and extensive urban projects not only in the Czech Republic, but in all of Europe from the perspective of development projects built by a single investor. So far, Passerinvest Group has invested almost 16 billion crowns, 1.6 billion of which was invested into non-profit projects that are used by the general public (schools, public greenery, sports facilities and urban infrastructure, safety, ecology).

In 2006, Passerinvest Group entered the city district of Roztyly – the former Interlov complex in Prague 11. Since then, the company has been working on partial changes to the zoning plan so that it can transform the unkempt brownfield (devastated following the construction of the metro) into a functional and user-friendly section of the city district, combining residential housing with public parks, diverse services and an office function, but also a residential park on the edge of Krč Forest.  

Passerinvest Group enjoys a very good reputation, which it built both on the domestic and the international scenes. This is not only to the credit of the quality of the realised projects and the high level of the provided services, but also due to the building blocks of the company culture, which include a sense of fair play, a close relation with business partners and responsibility to society and to the environment. 

The principles of urban construction and the long-term sustainable development of Prague and the Czech Republic are an integral part of Passerinvest Group’s vision. Thus, in 2017 the company introduced a new conception of a solution for the transportation infrastructure in the Czech Republic, which is considers to be of key importance for ensuring the country’s prosperity beyond the year 2038.  In 2021 the company brought the other iniciation “The Building´s Development  for a richer republic”, that support the  further development within the Czech Republic. 


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The Pilgrims came to America seeking freedom from religious persecution only to face another set of hardships in the New World. Still they chose to follow Paul’s admonition to the Thessalonians: “In everything give thanks.” Join John Bradshaw as he takes us back to the roots of the American Thanksgiving and shares how you too can be grateful in spite of difficult circumstances.


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Cauliflower Soup

3 Angels Broadcasting Network – 3ABN+ is a wonderful evangelism tool as well, by allowing you to share a link to a favorite 3ABN program. A simple click allows you to share a link by text, email, or post it on social media—and the Holy Spirit will do the rest!

The Bible says, “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17), and making that possible is the whole reason 3ABN’s ministry exists. Every minute of every day someone hears something on one of our networks that changes their life for eternity, and nothing thrills us so much as to hear about it from you. Your letters, notes, and emails are a tremendous source of encouragement. Each one is read, and we take great care to pray for your prayer requests, listen to your suggestions, and rejoice in your victories. Just look at how the Lord is blessing our viewers and listeners around the world through spiritual, emotional, and physical healing:


INGREDIENTS
• ¾ cup raw cashews
• 4½ cups water
• 1 small onion, diced
• 6 cups cauliflower florets
• 3 Tbsp McKay’s chicken seasoning
• salt to taste

< DIRECTIONS >

  1. Place cashews and 1 cup of water in blender and blend on high for 2–3 minutes, or until
    creamy.
  2. In a large pot add a small amount of water or oil and sauté onions until they are
    translucent.
  3. Add cauliflower, seasoning, and the rest of the water, then bring to a boil over
    medium-high heat for 7–10 minutes, or until cauliflower is soft.
  4. Place cauliflower mixture in blender and blend until smooth.
  5. Reheat in pot for 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat and serve

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It’s Coming


What Do We Hear?

There are at least 37 different parables that Jesus told. Some of these stories are repeated in three of the Gospels, but the book of John does not contain any of them. People can listen without hearing, but it’s impossible to hear without listening. When people truly hear someone, they take the words into their hearts. The words stay with them as they consider the meaning and absorb what was said. Really hearing someone involves a commitment.

The Pharisees listened to Jesus speak, but they didn’t really hear Him. Though they might have understood the literal meaning of His stories, they never grasped the deeper concepts about God and His kingdom. His words entered their ears but never made it to their hearts, perhaps because they had decided in advance that they would not believe what He had to say. Their hearts were hardened against Him.

After telling the story of the sower, Jesus explained to His disciples why He spoke in parables. He quoted a prophecy from Isaiah that was fulfilled by the attitudes of the Pharisees who were, by their own choice, spiritually blind and deaf.

God always desires people to turn from their sins and be forgiven. If the Pharisees had been willing to hear Jesus and take His words to heart, God would have been glad to accept them.


KEY BIBLE TEXTS
“And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.”

“And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:”

“That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.”

Mark 4:10-12



Seduction in Christianity


And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached to all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.

Satan knows this very well and he will make his best effort and commitment to prevent this from happening. Dividing the church by distraction and deception is his master plan. He can create issues that turns the focus of the remnant church from spreading the “Undiluted Three Angels Message”.

Unfortunately, the world events prophesied in the bible (Revelation) cannot be altered. The time is coming near and fast. The alteration of the Seventh Day Sabbath has already been accomplished and the only thing standing in the way is the enforcing of laws that would persecute those who keep the testimony of Jesus.

Which side are we on?



Saved by Grace

No person has ever been saved by attempting to keep the law. In our own power, it is impossible and always has been from Adam all the way up to our time. All who have been saved in all ages have been saved by grace. As 2 Timothy 1:9 points out, this grace didn’t begin at the cross but was established “before time began.” The first gospel presentation was given after Adam and Eve sinned. The Lord said to the serpent, “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel” (Genesis 3:15).

The law has many purposes. It is the basis of God’s covenant (Exodus 20); it is our standard of judgment (Psalm 119:172); and it points out sin. The apostle James colorfully illustrates how the law is like a mirror that reveals sin in our lives (James 1:23–25). The law does not remove sin. Only Christ can save us from sin. The apostle Paul writes, “By deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin” (Romans 3:20, my emphasis). This means every human being who has ever lived cannot be justified by trying to keep the law. Once you sin, it’s just too late.

Some believe Jesus introduced grace on Earth. It is true that Christ provided the means of grace through His sacrifice, but such grace was extended to all mankind. Those before the cross looked forward to Jesus’ atonement; those after the cross look back on it. Many in the Old Testament understood and received God’s grace. Noah “found grace” (Genesis 6:8); Moses found grace (Exodus 33:17); the Israelites found grace (Jeremiah 31:2); and Abel, Enoch, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and many other Old Testament characters were saved “by faith” according to Hebrews 11.

KEY BIBLE TEXTS
Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, 2 Timothy 1:9



Gratitude


God gives and forgives.
Humans get and forgets.
Be thankful in life…


Heavy rains remind us of challenges in life. Never ask for a lighter rain, just pray to God for a better umbrella. – That is the attitude!
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Life is not about finding the right person, but creating the right relationship. It’s not how we care in the beginning, but how much we care till the very end.
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Some people always throw stones in your path. It depends on what you make with them; a Wall or a Bridge? – Remember you are the architect of your life.
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Search for a good heart, but don’t search for a beautiful face, because beautiful things are not always good, but good things are always beautiful.
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It’s not important to hold all the good cards in life, but it’s important how well you play with the cards you hold.
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Often when we lose all hope & think this is the end, remember God and pray, it’s just a bend, not the end.’ –
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Have faith and have a successful life. One of the basic differences between God and humans is, God gives, gives and forgives. But the human gets, gets, gets and forgets. Be thankful in life…
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If u think it is your alarm clock that woke you up this morning, try putting it beside a dead body and you will realise that it is the Grace of God that woke you up.
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If you are grateful to God, forward this to all your love ones to inform them that it is
JUST BY THE GRACE OF GOD that we are alive…💚



Subtle Approach

Hollywood (Movies) are playing a big role in planting ideas and thoughts about who is who.

There’s a real Satan, and the only thing he ever fathered was deception (John 8:44).

Can bad become good? Absolutely. Humanity has the greatest redemption story of all time: Jesus Christ paid for our sins by His sacrifice on the cross. “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace” (Ephesians 1:7). But it is we—not Satan—who have been redeemed.

The War in Heaven started with Worship ..
The Close of the World will End in the Same
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The occult has been flooding popular culture. We see this in stores, on social media, and most definitely in film and television. As One Million Moms noticed, there is a plethora of “Disney-associated productions … set in a spiritually demonic realm”—and “Little Demon” is no exception. When asked about her character during a Comic-Con panel, Aubrey Plaza, who voices Chrissy’s mother, Laura Feinberg, responded, “I love that we are normalizing paganism. Laura is a pagan. She’s a witch.”

Then, add in the emerging pattern of humanizing the villain. In the entertainment industry, revisionist character arcs have been turning evil into heroic for quite some time—“Wicked,” “Maleficent,” “Cruella.” Two out of three of those are origin stories of Disney villains. There have even been various iterations of the devil himself. In Disney’s “Wreck-It Ralph,” a rather genteel Satan is in a support group that helps its members to cope with perpetual persecution as the “bad guys” of video games. In the recent live-action television series “Lucifer,” the eponymous fallen angel selflessly sacrifices himself for the love of his life and is even seen worthy to become God. (Yes, you read that right.) 

And now, in “Little Demon” Satan starts to “[realize that] he might actually want to be a father to Chrissy rather than just using her as a pawn in his schemes to gain cosmic power,” commented IGN’s review. These portrayals are more than sympathy for the devil—they’re redemptive.

Do you think this is a coincidence, the surge of satanic forces through popular culture, the redefining of Satan’s identity, and the pack leader being the top influential brand for children? Do you think that because it’s fiction, it doesn’t have an influence on your beliefs?


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