In Spirit and In Truth

Rev. Mark Tidd of Highlands church in Denver has announced his embracement of same sex relationships. The fact that this is coming from an Evangelical pastor is what makes this news. However, that is not the reason I'm writing this post. This pastor's views and beliefs reflect today's mindset of what church is about...embracing and exhorting of the self...as it is. "Tidd said he supports gay marriage and would perform same-sex blessings if asked. A gay man in a committed relationship sits on the church's board of trustees. "Our position is not one of lenience, but a matter of justice," said Tidd, a married father of five. "It's not that we don't acknowledge the reality of sin. It's not a sin to be gay or act in accordance with your nature." Its not a sin to "act in accordance with your nature"? Wow. I'm really trying to give him the benefit of the doubt here. Maybe he spoke without thinking it through (which is still ...

Not five minutes ago I posted an article titled "Car Safety Research for Pregnant Moms". This post was sent from my phone and meant for my other blog http://theoliveparent.blogspot.com . Instead of deleting the post, I thought it would be a good time to share the (drastic) cosmetic changes I made to it. If you have seen it prior to its changes then you'll understand what I mean by drastic! While these two blogs may seem composed of two entirely different subjects. The OliveParent reflects my 2nd passion in life and goes hand in hand with how I worship and live my life by faith alone. Like I do in this blog, I encourage parents, mainly women to know and understand for themselves, what takes place in their bodies and raise their babies/children with confidence. This sentiment is aimed at women who have healthy, normal pregnancies and want more options in birth as opposed to the over-medicalized process that reflects society fear and/or disdain for what the Lord had created...

A car safety research is being done for pregnant women, to provide valuable information in designing safe vehicles. Biomedical researchers are collaborating with automakers to create a computer-aided model of pregnant vehicle operators to develop crash protection features in future designs. http://news.mobile.msn.com/en-us/articles.aspx?aid=34591506&afid=1&pg1=2501 This all sounds good. Hopefully the research will through and concise so there won't be any recalls. I have to say though, I'm amazed this hasn't been done before, I mean 2009 is ending. That means we won't see a vehicle with those safety features until, what... 2012? 2014? In the meantime, all you gestating mommas should wear your seat belt correctly. With the lap strap across your pelvis, and not your belly. When available, you consider buying a vehicle with safety features for gestating mommas? Blogging from my mobile phone!

In my last post I shared some information I found on a website www.holidays.net . In the spirit of truth, I thought I would print some more interesting information from that site. Of course anyone who wants to read the whole article for themselves can do so by visiting www.holidays.net/Christmas/story.htm On the origins of Yuletide... "In Scandinavia during the winter months the sun would disappear for many days. After thirty-five days scouts would be sent to the mountain tops to look for the return of the sun. When the first light was seen the scouts would return with the good news. A great festival would be held, called the Yuletide, and a special feast would be served around a fire burning with the Yule log. Great bonfires would also be lit to celebrate the return of the sun. In some areas people would tie apples to branches of trees to remind themselves that spring and summer would return." On the origins of gift giving and decked halls... "The ancient Greeks held a ...

You know, its hard for me to write for this blog because of the profound apostasy of these times. At times, I feel as though I'm living in an alternate world. Especially around major Christian holidays, which are considered so sacred and holy. Christmas like Easter, has deep pagan origins. The Christmas history began 4000 years ago with the Mesopotamians. "The history of Christmas dates back over 4000 years. Many of our Christmas traditions were celebrated centuries before the Christ child was born. The 12 days of Christmas, the bright fires, the yule log, the giving of gifts, carnivals(parades) with floats, carolers who sing while going from house to house, the holiday feasts, and the church procession can all be traced back to the early Mesopotamians. Many of these traditions began with the Mesopotamian celebration of New Years. The Mesopotamians believed in many gods, and as their chief god - Marduk. Each year as winter arrived it was believed that Marduk would do batt...

“A British Anglican priest is facing criticism following a controversial sermon in which he advised his congregation to shoplift, providing the thievery takes place at large chain stores. Rev. Tim Jones, 41, told his followers stealing from such stores is sometimes the best option for the poor. He said it is better for people to steal than resort to prostitution, mugging or burglary.” Read more: www.nationalpost.com Here’s an idea, how about GIVING to the poor? Isn’t that what “Christianity” is all about?? “What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit? Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.” James 2:14-17 Just how lazy has this priest become in his “ministry”, telling the...

More U.S. Christians Mix in 'Eastern,' New Age Beliefs Article by USA Today : This article is a must read. It states some VERY telling facts that reflect time sign of today's time. Last year, many Christian denominations warned of the world's end based upon the economy's impending failure and the election of America's first African-American president. Some went as far as date-setting, predicting the return of Christ in the fall of '08.What those same Christians/denominations who made such proclamations are oblivious to; is they, themselves are the reflection of the time which we now reside. Christians within a divided Christianity, nowhere near the passion, beliefs nor Spirit of the Christians who Saint Paul loved, taught and warned... "For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in  among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men  arise, speaking perverse things to draw away disciples after them.  T...