Thursday, July 23, 2026
No One Can Undo What God Has Done
No one can break the marriage covenant; they can only violate it. When God makes two people one in marriage, it is a spiritual gluing of two souls that is not severed until death, and no man can undo it. It is an act of God that makes two people one.
When anyone demeans the marriage covenant, they are not able to understand the salvation of the Lord Jesus Christ. Salvation is not something we do or say; it is a work of Christ in us.
Ephesians 2:9-10 "…9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life."
Marriage is a picture of the relationship between Christ and the church. When Christ transforms a person who has trusted in Him, they are completely changed and can never be lost again.
We know that when a couple walks down the aisle as man and wife after their vows, they are still walking in two different bodies. When God said "the two shall become one", He was speaking in spiritual terms, glued together in spirit until one of them dies.
The two who have become one are one in purpose, each one with their own role to play that enhances and completes the other.
Genesis 2:24 "24 For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh."
This principle has nearly been completely lost in our culture. Since our culture has mixed paganism with Christianity, marriage has been denigrated and disrespected as though it were instituted by man.
Marriage was not instituted by man; it was given by God, completed by God, and for God's purposes.
When society has demoted the meaning of marriage to the level of man's thinking, all of the culture is ruined. Those who still see the value of God's melding of two souls will be disrespected and disregarded as inferior. And those who do not divorce and remarry defend those who do.
Years ago I attended a 40th high school reunion with a friend, hoping to reconnect with some friends I had in high school. The only friend there was the one I came with.
During the proceedings, the question was asked by the moderator, "Who here has been married the longest?" Then they threw out the number of years, and I was the one married the longest. The next question was, "Who has the most children?", and again I was the one with the most children, with only six.
Then the next question was shocking and demeaning! The question was asked, "Who has had the most divorces?" Hands were raised, and the question was answered as the people in the room laughed and celebrated those with the most marriages. More people who attended were divorced and remarried than were married a long time.
My guess was that those who had stable lives with intact families were the ones who did not attend. The ones who were in charge of the dinner were the ones who did not; those were the ones who set the tone for the gathering. I never went to another reunion after that, not because I was mocked for my stable life, but because the people were so ungodly that there was no one with whom to visit.
When people are in a crowd, the ones who are leaders of that crowd will set the mood and tone of that group. If there was anyone there other than me with a stable family life, they remained silent in all of it.
Sadly, that encounter with the high school reunion reminds me of many church gatherings today. Those who are liberal in their thinking about divorce and remarriage are the ones who set the agenda for the church.
Since the churches are based on a "hierarchy system", those who carry the weight of teaching promote things that are sins against God and those things which are culturally acceptable but demean God's Word.
This is a sad time for authentic believers, unable to easily find other Christians who hold the same values and who live as though they love Jesus Christ.
Most "Christians" today are playing at church as though it were a secular social club that validates them and makes them feel safe.
The unsafe people in the gatherings are those who insist on adhering to the word of God for all answers to life.
This country is in desperate need of wholesale repentance!!! It will not be able to stand under the weight of its sinful and rebellious attitude that has led to every form of sin.
Even those who have high opinions of themselves because they haven't committed the obvious sins. They are under the delusion that only the sins someone can see are important.
Their leniency about marriage and their acceptance of disrespecting Christians who bring the Bible forward as the standard is evidence of their inner heart of mutiny against God.
Someone can live a clean life on the outside while maintaining a rebellious and angry heart that they hide from everyone else.
Matthew 23:26-28 "26 You blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and the plate, that the outside also may be clean.
27 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people's bones and all uncleanness.
28 So you also outwardly appear righteous to others, but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness."
May each one evaluate their own heart to see if their desire is authentically dedicated to God's Word. If there is a question about this the solution is easy; just ask God to reveal the inner heart and to remove all pride to be able to see His answer.
Simple: Just ask God to change the heart!!!!! Then the attitudes and actions will follow.
When anyone demeans the marriage covenant, they are not able to understand the salvation of the Lord Jesus Christ. Salvation is not something we do or say; it is a work of Christ in us.
Ephesians 2:9-10 "…9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life."
Marriage is a picture of the relationship between Christ and the church. When Christ transforms a person who has trusted in Him, they are completely changed and can never be lost again.
We know that when a couple walks down the aisle as man and wife after their vows, they are still walking in two different bodies. When God said "the two shall become one", He was speaking in spiritual terms, glued together in spirit until one of them dies.
The two who have become one are one in purpose, each one with their own role to play that enhances and completes the other.
Genesis 2:24 "24 For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh."
This principle has nearly been completely lost in our culture. Since our culture has mixed paganism with Christianity, marriage has been denigrated and disrespected as though it were instituted by man.
Marriage was not instituted by man; it was given by God, completed by God, and for God's purposes.
When society has demoted the meaning of marriage to the level of man's thinking, all of the culture is ruined. Those who still see the value of God's melding of two souls will be disrespected and disregarded as inferior. And those who do not divorce and remarry defend those who do.
Years ago I attended a 40th high school reunion with a friend, hoping to reconnect with some friends I had in high school. The only friend there was the one I came with.
During the proceedings, the question was asked by the moderator, "Who here has been married the longest?" Then they threw out the number of years, and I was the one married the longest. The next question was, "Who has the most children?", and again I was the one with the most children, with only six.
Then the next question was shocking and demeaning! The question was asked, "Who has had the most divorces?" Hands were raised, and the question was answered as the people in the room laughed and celebrated those with the most marriages. More people who attended were divorced and remarried than were married a long time.
My guess was that those who had stable lives with intact families were the ones who did not attend. The ones who were in charge of the dinner were the ones who did not; those were the ones who set the tone for the gathering. I never went to another reunion after that, not because I was mocked for my stable life, but because the people were so ungodly that there was no one with whom to visit.
When people are in a crowd, the ones who are leaders of that crowd will set the mood and tone of that group. If there was anyone there other than me with a stable family life, they remained silent in all of it.
Sadly, that encounter with the high school reunion reminds me of many church gatherings today. Those who are liberal in their thinking about divorce and remarriage are the ones who set the agenda for the church.
Since the churches are based on a "hierarchy system", those who carry the weight of teaching promote things that are sins against God and those things which are culturally acceptable but demean God's Word.
This is a sad time for authentic believers, unable to easily find other Christians who hold the same values and who live as though they love Jesus Christ.
Most "Christians" today are playing at church as though it were a secular social club that validates them and makes them feel safe.
The unsafe people in the gatherings are those who insist on adhering to the word of God for all answers to life.
This country is in desperate need of wholesale repentance!!! It will not be able to stand under the weight of its sinful and rebellious attitude that has led to every form of sin.
Even those who have high opinions of themselves because they haven't committed the obvious sins. They are under the delusion that only the sins someone can see are important.
Their leniency about marriage and their acceptance of disrespecting Christians who bring the Bible forward as the standard is evidence of their inner heart of mutiny against God.
Someone can live a clean life on the outside while maintaining a rebellious and angry heart that they hide from everyone else.
Matthew 23:26-28 "26 You blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and the plate, that the outside also may be clean.
27 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people's bones and all uncleanness.
28 So you also outwardly appear righteous to others, but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness."
May each one evaluate their own heart to see if their desire is authentically dedicated to God's Word. If there is a question about this the solution is easy; just ask God to reveal the inner heart and to remove all pride to be able to see His answer.
Simple: Just ask God to change the heart!!!!! Then the attitudes and actions will follow.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Satan's Tactics Have Not Changed
Satan used these same tactics in the garden with Eve to turn her against God. He questioned everything God said and did so that she began to see Him as a problem and not worthy of worship. People do this with one another influenced by their sin nature and by the devil.
1 Peter 5:7-9 …7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering."
1 Peter 1:13 "Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ."
1 Thessalonians 5:6 "So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober."
From: Below article quoted from The Awakened Empath
THE REPUTATION TRAP: Why Suddenly Everyone Seems to Have a Problem With You.
Have you ever had friends, coworkers, or family members suddenly start acting weird toward you? They treat you like you’re difficult, "crazy," or just not worth listening to anymore.
It feels like you’ve done nothing wrong, but suddenly, you’re the bad guy.
It’s not in your head. It’s a trick called a "Smear Campaign."
How It Works
When someone wants to control you, they don’t always attack you to your face. Instead, they attack your reputation behind your back.
They change the story: They whisper to others that you’re "unstable" or "dramatic."
They twist your words: They take something you said and change it until it makes you look like the villain.
They get others to do the work: Once they convince people you’re the problem, those people start acting differently toward you. You end up feeling alone, and you don’t even know why.
Why They Do It
It’s not about who you actually are. It’s about keeping you off balance.
To keep you quiet: If they make you look like the "crazy" one, nobody will believe you when you try to tell the truth.
To isolate you: If they can convince everyone else to turn against you, they know you’ll have nowhere else to turn.
To feel powerful: It makes them feel important to be the one "warning" others about you.
How to Break Free
This feels awful, and it’s normal to want to run around and fix your reputation. But that’s exactly what they want you to do.
Stop trying to explain: You cannot convince someone who has already been told a lie. The more you defend yourself, the more it looks like you’re "guilty."
Stay calm: Your steady, calm behavior is the best proof that their stories are lies.
Focus on yourself: Let them play their games. You have a life to live. The truth about your character will always come out on its own.
1 Peter 5:7-9 …7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering."
1 Peter 1:13 "Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ."
1 Thessalonians 5:6 "So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober."
From: Below article quoted from The Awakened Empath
THE REPUTATION TRAP: Why Suddenly Everyone Seems to Have a Problem With You.
Have you ever had friends, coworkers, or family members suddenly start acting weird toward you? They treat you like you’re difficult, "crazy," or just not worth listening to anymore.
It feels like you’ve done nothing wrong, but suddenly, you’re the bad guy.
It’s not in your head. It’s a trick called a "Smear Campaign."
How It Works
When someone wants to control you, they don’t always attack you to your face. Instead, they attack your reputation behind your back.
They change the story: They whisper to others that you’re "unstable" or "dramatic."
They twist your words: They take something you said and change it until it makes you look like the villain.
They get others to do the work: Once they convince people you’re the problem, those people start acting differently toward you. You end up feeling alone, and you don’t even know why.
Why They Do It
It’s not about who you actually are. It’s about keeping you off balance.
To keep you quiet: If they make you look like the "crazy" one, nobody will believe you when you try to tell the truth.
To isolate you: If they can convince everyone else to turn against you, they know you’ll have nowhere else to turn.
To feel powerful: It makes them feel important to be the one "warning" others about you.
How to Break Free
This feels awful, and it’s normal to want to run around and fix your reputation. But that’s exactly what they want you to do.
Stop trying to explain: You cannot convince someone who has already been told a lie. The more you defend yourself, the more it looks like you’re "guilty."
Stay calm: Your steady, calm behavior is the best proof that their stories are lies.
People will eventually see who you really are by how you act.
Focus on yourself: Let them play their games. You have a life to live. The truth about your character will always come out on its own.
Monday, July 20, 2026
Our Light Shines in a Dark World
When someone has the mentality of using God when He is needed while negating His commands and desires for us, then it is likely they feel this way about people too.
We do not have one attitude toward God and a totally different one for people. If we love God, we will love people. If we are humble toward God, then we will be humble toward people.
Humility is the absence of self, so that we might be a servant to others.
Philippians 2:4 "Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others."
1 John 3:14: "We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers."
John 13:34-35
34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
1 Peter 1:22: 22 "Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart,"
When we love people, we don't use them; our interactions with them are not transactions to benefit only ourselves.
What is love God's way?
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
"4 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6 it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."
It is not hard to discern when others have this love of Christ, one can sense it. Even those who do not love can sense it and resent it. They feel threatened by it and by the Holy Spirit Who lives in us.
This love of Christ can intimidate rebellious people, chasing them away, but it will entice those who are open to Christ to come closer to learn how they can have it too.
James 5:7-8 "Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near."
I am convinced that in these last days before Christ takes His church home, the world that does not love is getting harsher and those who love Christ are becoming more loving and dedicated to Him. Their love will be like a candle lit in the darkness; the world sees it but is afraid of it.
May the love of the Lord shine so brightly in us that it can be seen by all those people around us, so that the ungodly who reject Christ will run away and those who want to know Him will draw closer.
Matthew 5:15-16 "…15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. "
Mark 4:21 "Jesus also said to them, “Does anyone bring in a lamp to put it under a basket or under a bed? Doesn’t he set it on a stand?"
Luke 11:33 "No one lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a basket. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light."
Luke 8:16 "No one lights a lamp and covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light. let your light shine before men,
Philippians 2:15 "so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world."
May our light shine brighter as the world grows darker. Let our love be a beacon in this fallen world before we go home.
We do not have one attitude toward God and a totally different one for people. If we love God, we will love people. If we are humble toward God, then we will be humble toward people.
Humility is the absence of self, so that we might be a servant to others.
Philippians 2:4 "Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others."
1 John 3:14: "We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers."
John 13:34-35
34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
1 Peter 1:22: 22 "Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart,"
When we love people, we don't use them; our interactions with them are not transactions to benefit only ourselves.
What is love God's way?
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
"4 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6 it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."
It is not hard to discern when others have this love of Christ, one can sense it. Even those who do not love can sense it and resent it. They feel threatened by it and by the Holy Spirit Who lives in us.
This love of Christ can intimidate rebellious people, chasing them away, but it will entice those who are open to Christ to come closer to learn how they can have it too.
James 5:7-8 "Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near."
I am convinced that in these last days before Christ takes His church home, the world that does not love is getting harsher and those who love Christ are becoming more loving and dedicated to Him. Their love will be like a candle lit in the darkness; the world sees it but is afraid of it.
May the love of the Lord shine so brightly in us that it can be seen by all those people around us, so that the ungodly who reject Christ will run away and those who want to know Him will draw closer.
Matthew 5:15-16 "…15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. "
Mark 4:21 "Jesus also said to them, “Does anyone bring in a lamp to put it under a basket or under a bed? Doesn’t he set it on a stand?"
Luke 11:33 "No one lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a basket. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light."
Luke 8:16 "No one lights a lamp and covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light. let your light shine before men,
Philippians 2:15 "so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world."
May our light shine brighter as the world grows darker. Let our love be a beacon in this fallen world before we go home.
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