Here’s the logical end that the pro-abortion, pro-choice mentality of this world is taking us.  We who are believers in Jesus Christ, and/or who believe in the sanctity of every human life, whether conceived by rape, incest or is endangering the life of the mother, should ask ourselves, . . . → Read More: Killing babies no different from abortion, experts say – Telegraph]]> “Killing babies no different from abortion, experts say”

Here’s the logical end that the pro-abortion, pro-choice mentality of this world is taking us.  We who are believers in Jesus Christ, and/or who believe in the sanctity of every human life, whether conceived by rape, incest or is endangering the life of the mother, should ask ourselves, “If infanticide becomes legal and acceptable and as prevalent as abortion is now, would we do any more about it?”  Again, ask yourself, “What’s the difference between abortion and infanticide?”  Answer, nothing, except that the infant is outside of the womb.

“Parents should be allowed to have their newborn babies killed because they are “morally irrelevant” and ending their lives is no different to abortion, a group of medical ethicists linked to Oxford University has argued.”

via Killing babies no different from abortion, experts say – Telegraph.

I strongly encourage you to read this article, then act upon it.

Posted: December 13, 2011 in Uncategorized

I read a fascinating story in the Jerusalem Post this morning and it gave me fresh hope for the nation of Israel. . . . → Read More: from Joel C. Rosenberg’s Blog]]> NETANYAHU TO START BIBLE STUDY IN HIS HOME: Pray that all Israelis follow his lead and begin reading the Word, like in the days of King Josiah

Posted: December 13, 2011 in Uncategorized

I read a fascinating story in the Jerusalem Post this morning and it gave me fresh hope for the nation of Israel. ”Taking a page out of David Ben-Gurion and Menachem Begin’s playbook, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will begin hosting a regular Bible study group in his official residence for researchers, public officials and invited guests, “reports the Post. “Netanyahu announced the establishment of the study circle on Friday at a ceremony marking 30 days since the passing of his father-in-law, Shmuel Ben-Artzi. The study group will be named after Ben-Artzi, a noted poet and Bible teacher. Both Ben-Gurion and Begin, when they each served as prime minister, hosted regular Bible study groups. Netanyahu said he was establishing the class to perpetuate love of the Bible.” Interestingly, in recent years Netanyahu — who has never described himself as a religious person — appears to have been developing a deeper interest in Bible study. In January 2010, Netanyahu delivered an address at Auschwitz saying the prophecies of Ezekiel 37 have come to pass in our lifetimes. In March of 2010, Netanyahu’s son, Avner, won the National Bible Quiz in Israel. In July 2010, Netanyahu told Larry King that he likes to study the Bible on Saturday mornings with his son, Avner.

These are excellent steps by the Prime Minister, and he should be commended for them. Indeed, let us pray that the study of the Word of God has a powerful, personal impact on the Prime Minister and his family and each of his colleagues and guests. Let’s pray that many Israelis would follow the Prime Minister’s lead and begin reading the Holy Scriptures again, and that Bible studies in people’s homes would spring up all over the Land of Israel. Let’s pray that pray that more and more Israelis would develop a new and deeper curiosity about Bible prophecy, both the dramatic prophecies in the Scriptures that have already been fulfilled, and those that will come to pass soon, including the all-important prophecies about the Messiah.

Such a national reawakening to the importance of the Scriptures has happened before in Israel’s history. Remember men like Nehemiah, Ezra, Josiah, and Joel? These were beloved governors, priests, kings and prophets whom the Lord used to turn the Jewish people back to the Scriptures and the need for national and individual prayer, fasting and repentance. One of my favorite examples is found in 2 Kings 22. I’d encourage you to read it afresh, for it is the remarkable story of King Josiah.

via Joel C. Rosenberg’s Blog.

          But there is another ongoing harvest that . . . → Read More: The Time of Harvest]]> Most of the harvest in the Gallatin Valley has been gathered in: hay, grains and garden produce.  The harvest workers had to contend with rain, wind, hail, etc., in order to complete their work.  There is no alternative.  You either get the harvest in or lose it. 

          But there is another ongoing harvest that is crucial and critical, both for time and eternity.  And like the natural harvest, this harvest will be lost if it is not gathered in.  Jeremiah 8:20 has Judah saying, “Harvest is past, summer is ended, and we are not saved.”  And the Lord Jesus said, “Do you not say, ‘There are yet four months, and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look on the fields, that they are white for harvest” (John 4:35).  This harvest is people, individuals, souls, you and I.  How would you respond as you read this?  Would yours be the lament of Judah, “I am not saved?”  There is a remedy for that.  Jesus said that He came to seek and save the lost!  If you allow yourself to be found by the Lord, rescued from sin and its penalty of eternal death, then He will not only forgive your sin, but He will give you a new life, a new birth!  The specific way for us to be saved is given in Romans 10:9-10, “that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.”  Harvested by Jesus!  Saved!  Gathered into the heavenly Father’s eternal family! 

          Once you know that you are part of the Lord’s harvest, it’s time to get to work in His fields.  So many around are in need of being gathered in.  They need to hear the Good News of Jesus.  They need to see a demonstration of God’s love.  This is the work of the Body of Christ: to be workers together with Him in bringing people into God’s forever family.  It will not always be easy.  There are enemies who would rather see the harvest lost and leave people as they are.  But if we will get to work, and overcome the obstacles, then we will find true this word of Jesus, “Already he who reaps is receiving wages and is gathering fruit for life eternal; so that he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together” (John 4:36).