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2010-06-09T16:00:00.000-07:00

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Christianity is not a Secret Society

2009-12-12T22:28:00.000-08:00

Is Jay-Z Anti-Christ?

2009-10-01T06:31:00.000-07:00

JayZ's death of autotune
is one of many auto tunes/
Spit out by an industry that
mocks Christ and glorifies fools/
Yet majority of his sales
comes from the so-called Christian/
Who think him and his wife's ego
are manna from heaven/
-Cross.Eyed

But hey, this post is not about my critique of JayZ & Beyonce, I've already been there numerous times. The new JayZ T-Shirt above just inspired me to start a discussion on one of the many "controversial" lines in his new CD - Blueprint 3. I want to know what his Christian 'fans' think, or just hear from some disicples.

So in his song entitled "Empire State of Mind", one of the lines states
"Jesus can’t save you, life starts when the church ends".

What do you guys think? Was he just trying to rhyme. Was he using symbolism? Is he an anti-Christ? Is he just being sarcastic? Of course, you saw my opinion at the beginning of this blog, but let me know if I'm being "too dramatic" or looking "too deep"... LEAVE A COMMENT! :)

The complete verse:
[Jay-Z]
Lights is blinding,
girls need blinders
so they can step out of bounds quick,
the side lines is blind with casualties,
who sipping life casually, then gradually become worse,
don’t bite the apple Eve,
caught up in the in crowd,
now your in-style,
and in the winter gets cold en vogue with your skin out,
the city of sin is a pity on a whim,
good girls gone bad, the cities filled with them,
Mami took a bus trip and now she got her bust out,
everybody ride her, just like a bus route,
Hail Mary to the city your a Virgin,
and Jesus can’t save you, life starts when the church ends,
lyrics courtesy of killerhiphop.com
came here for school, graduated to the high life,
ball players, rap stars, addicted to the limelight,
MDMA got you feeling like a champion,
the city never sleeps better slip you a Ambien[Chorus]

In New York,
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of,
Theres nothing you can’t do,
Now you’re in New York,
these streets will make you feel brand new,
big lights will inspire you,
lets here it for New York, New York, New York
Welcome to the bright light..

Welcome to The Light Club

2009-09-25T06:46:00.000-07:00

From battle rapper to Christian rapper?!

Jin initially gained his popularity as the "Freestyle Friday Champ” on BET's 106 and Park, then went on to sign with the Ruff Ryders. In 2004, Jin released his debut album, The Rest Is History, which garnered the lead single “Learn Chinese.” He also made his acting debut in a the blockbuster film 2 Fast 2 Furious. [AllHipHop.com]
But it seems a new day is dawning:

"My name is Jin Au-Yeung. Born and raised in Miami, Florida. I currently reside in Hong Kong. I love God. I love my family. I love music."

WELCOME TO THE LIGHT CLUB

"So I put up this new joint that I recorded about a week agao called "Welcome to the Light Club" and I've be getting alot feedback on it, and I just wanna say thanks for the feedback, good or bad. But what actually caught me off gurad and caught me by surpirse is there's been alot of websites to feature the song or write about the song as well.

Someone told me that there was a forum on a Christian Hip Hop site, HolyCulture.net where someone posted the link in a thread and they were just writing and talking and discussing about it, giving feedback, so shoutout to them. Another one that wrote about it was uh, someone told me about it, I didnt even see it myself but they sent me the link. AllHipHop.com wrote about it... good or bad they write about everything, so yeah, shoutout to AllHipHop. But they also did an article about Jin becomng a Christian Rapper.

So I just wanted to take a moment to talk about this. Because I've been getting alot of emails too, as well as on my MySpace page people asking, "So Jin, I'm hearing that you're a Christian rapper now, is that true?" That's a good question. And I don't think it's a "yes or no" answer that I need to give you guys. Actually, I just want to elaborate. Am I Christian.. yes I am. Do I rap.. yeah! I still do....

Yeah I still rap, Yes I'm a Christian. And does that make me Christian rapper? Hey, I'll let you call it: "

JIN SHARES HIS TESTIMONY:

You can find Jin at the following links:
http://AyoJin.com
http://www.myspace.com/therealjin

For those who want mp3s for "The Best" + "Welcome To The Light Club" just copy and paste the following link: http://www.mediafire.com/?qzzewyzzty1

Run For Your Life!

2009-09-11T10:26:00.000-07:00

Discovered via Michelle Dovil

Chasin' Paper, Paper Chasin'

2009-09-03T05:24:00.000-07:00

One of my pieces that I recently did at work.. inspired by all my paper chasers.

Chasin' paper, paper chasin'
To all the ones running after Benjamins
You can gon' ahead and chase the wind
But I'ma chase the one who CREATED the wind

See, He's the Alpha, Alpha Ape, and Omega
THE source of evolution, not Darwin's conjecture
Greater, enthroned as The Official Rain Maker
Yes, Sitting on chrome above your favorite rain-maker

Listen, You don't have to trade God in to get your chips
Your intelligence and wits, a house and new whip
You dont have to trade God in to get your winners Tee
A resume & 2 degrees, to please your frat or sorority

Like a dog chasing it's tail, cats chasing their own glory
Running round in circles for their own success story
Their life is on lease, but wasting faster than a memory
Cause it was only meant to be used for the KING's glory.

Chasin' paper, paper chasin'
To all the ones running after Benjamins
You can gon' ahead and chase the wind
But I'ma chase the one who CREATED the wind

They've aboned purity for perversion, unity for division
All the while thanking the god they say blessed them
But I o know why they look up when they thank him
Cuz their god is is right there in their pocket next to 'em

Money's the god they trust, talk about him all the time
Mind on their money, and their money on their mind
Stacking up paper is what keeps them on the grind
Auctioning off their soul to the almighty dollar... SOLD!

to the man in black with the 2 red horns
He will bless em til they die to keep em from being reborn
Lest they take their eyes off their selves & see the Lord
And realize they're just a pawn in a heavenly war.

Chasin' paper, paper chasin'
To all the ones running after Benjamins
You can gon' ahead and chase the wind
But I'ma chase the one who CREATED the wind

Hopefully, I can post a video soon of me relaying the words live

LOVE vs GOD

2009-08-17T07:45:00.000-07:00

This is an old post, but it serves as good background info to the most recent blog.

...love is not God, GOD IS love.

Many will tell me I just contradicted myself, but I did not.

Yesterday, after reading this blog and countless others with the same theme, I was deeply moved. All being powerfully presented for the case of Love (vs. God -- or at least, the Judeo-Christian God which many are raising as their banner while fighting against homosexual marriages, truthfully or not).

And many all around the world are joining in with these defenders of Love & Charity, asking "Amidst all the evil being committed in the world, how can any human with a heart deny lovers their desire to be together forever? With heterosexual marriages having a less than 50% chance of survival, why deny homosexuals the flicker of a chance that they are asking for? How does granting them "holy matrimony" affect your flame, or your statistics (which are only getting worse and "less holy" with swingers and the like..)? How? Why? and Why do it in the name of your God who calls himself love? Do your God a favor and allow these people their chance at love, their piece of God." (phrases pulled from many blogs).

And man, was my heart moved by their plea. I broke into tears at my desk at work, my heart burdened with their thirst for love, for God - and saddened that we believe the path to God is love, not realising that the path to love is God. Society and the Devil have succeeded in intoxicating generations with this myth, and homosexuals are just one room in this gigantic house. The 18-yr old PK that becomes madly in love with her boyfriend, and is PERSUADED that since 'god is Love', she does not need to wait til marriage to "make love" to him. The 55-yr old church bishop who is not "in love" with his wife anymore, and is thus CONVINCED that the 'god of Love' wants him to divorce her and marry the church secretary whose spirit he has loved and admired for years now. The 39-yr old Bible-thumper who has been fighting to be redeemed from her homosexual past, but now, with her highschool sweetheart resurfacing and re-igniting 'a love that was undeniable', and being confident that "nothing can separate her from the Love of god, since we are all sinners saved by grace"... she is SURE of 3 things: She is a woman, a lesbian, and a Christian - and only the latter was her choice.

Yes, all 3 examples were "church people", because quite frankly, this commentary is not about homosexuals (whether homosexual marriages should be legalised will be another commentary) but about we, the Christians. We, the Christians, who deem these 'truths' to be "self-evident" and not "God-evident". We, the ones who not only run wild with our own "interpretations", but also quote 50 Scripture references to back up our beliefs, because we have taken God off the throne and instead put love in His place... and we did it all in the name of the Bible. Because, of course, the Bible says, "god is Love"; BUT I assure you the correct phrase is "God is love". Yes, love is the lowercase, because it is the lower in this court case.

And so the verdict is in, the FINAL RULING in the case of Love vs. God is that GOD IS love. God is my love. God is my only gate and source to love. All other persuasions, convictions, and confidants MUST BOW... only His rulings will stand in my life. I love PEOPLE, but I don't love LOVE, I love GOD. God loves people but HATES FORNICATION, DIVORCE, and HOMOSEXUALITY the same way he hates LIES, LUST, AND MURDER because He knows the ultimate result of these carcinogens: HIDDEN SICKNESS, CANCER, DEATH. And I will leave myself at His mercy, because He is the Judge, and He has already ruled! It.is.written.

References:

The Truth, the whole Truth, and nothing but the Truth, so help me God.
1 John 4:8
1 Corinthians 6:8-10
1 Timothy 1:9-11

Homosexuality: Happy, Healthy, Normal

2009-08-07T08:20:00.000-07:00

There are many happy, healthy, "normal" homosexuals.

May seem like a plain statement, but it is an important preface for this post. I now realize that not many Christians think this.

In posing a lighthearted statement to a few friends (and then to Facebook/ Twitter as a result) on whether there are extra-Biblical reasonings against homosexuality, I was amazed that all the responses attacked the three adjectives first listed in this post. Of course, homosexuals and "supporters of the god of love" chimed in quickly and were able to easily dismantle the weak arguments, but the stereotypical poison-tipped arrows continued to stream in -- yet all arrows were only aimed at the adjectives happy-healthy-normal.

Disciples, we have to abandon such biased and belittling extra-Biblical presentations against homosexuality if we are to be used as effective tools in reaching our generation (and I include myself in the humble rebuke, because I would have been prone to many of the arguments if I weren't the one posing the question).

     Not all homosexuals are "torn, depressed, discontent or sexually confused."
     Not all homosexuals are "HIV-infected, disease-ridden, promiscuous, or prone to STDs."
     Not all homosexuals are "abnormal, uncomfortable, unloved, or being rejected by society."

In fact, most are not. And even those that are unhappy and unhealthy are no worse off than a larger percentage of heterosexuals and even Christians who fit that criterion. I have many girls in my smallgroup and discipleship circle that struggle/struggled with homosexuality, and I can be a witness that many were happy, healthy, and normal. They were in satisfying long-term same-sex relationships. They never contracted any diseases. And they were part of a very large and accepted population in their city.

Needless to say, searching for happiness, health, or "normalcy" was not what lead them to Christ. Change, Christ, or any other type of Conversion was the last thing on their agenda or radar. They were "loved, liberated and living it up!"

And then came the cross.

Oh, that old rugged cross.

So despised by the world, yet it continues to attract the "happy, healthy, and normal” to itself. That old rugged cross that can humble even the best of men to wretched rags, like an arrogant beggar put before a mirror for the first time. That old rugged cross that reduces happiness to NOTHING in the face of holiness, and a Holy God.

As one of my smallgroup girls told me about a year ago - it is not happiness that keeps her from going back to the homosexual relationships, or worldliness for matter. The "happiness" door of opportunity will always be open. However, it’s not even an option after encountering Christ because God himself has given her a heart transplant and renewed taste buds that thirst after holiness alone; a tall order that happiness can never fill. A renewed appetite for intimacy and righteousness, only satisfied by Christ and the inheritance that he shares with those that pick up the cross (mercy, grace, sonship, and the best of all - His very Spirit).

Saints, let's continue to run with the blood-stained banner alone in the race to win souls for Christ. And let us throw off the weight of secular morality and our own subjective opinions. Intellect never transformed Saul to Paul, but intersecting the cross on the Damascus road did. A man can never lead himself or others to God, but we are all left dependent on His Spirit alone to save us and those around us. The cross alone is our only confidence, our only boast, our only hope .......and an incorruptible hope at that.

Sad or happy, homosexual or not, PRAYING with perseverance and power for specific family and friends will lead them to Christ faster than any assumptions or persuasion about their sexuality.

*Memo to self ;-)

References
Romans 3:10
Acts 26:9-18
Ephesians 1:18
Hebrews 3:6
1 Peter 3:15
John 6:44

pH7 Television - July 09 Picks

2009-07-28T14:46:00.000-07:00

First Official Installment of videos highlighted as Pure Salty Goodness for the month of July. Check out the line up of Viktory, Frontlynaz, Mali Music, Rhema Soul, Michelle Bonilla and more. CLICK PLAY and leave a comment:

1) pH7 TV - Welcome Intro
2) Joyful Noise - Official Music Video: FLAME feat. Lecrae & John Reilly
3) pH7 TV - Events - Xist Urban Gospel Cruise
4) XIst Urban Gospel Cruise
5) pH7 TV - Cruise Info - Viktory On Fire

6) On Fire - Viktory (Official Video)

7) pH7 - New CD - Mali Music
8) "Trouble" by Zion feat. Mali Music
9) Mali Music sings "Glory to the Lamb" Unplugged
10) What is pH7? (Matt 5:13)
11) P4CM Presents their official college ministry: "THE UPRISING"
12) pH7 TV - Acoustic Pick - Michelle Bonilla
13) Michelle Bonilla sings Your Show (Acoustic Version)
14) pH7 TV - Rhema Soul - Dumb Dance
15) Rhema Soul- Dumb Dance Will Smith
16) pH7 TV - New Joint - Frontlynaz - Pump up the Bass

17) FRONTLYNAZ NEW Single "Pump Up The Bass"

18) pH7 - Irie Pick - Avion Blackman - Yeshua
19) Avion Blackman "Yeshua"
20) pH7 TV - Fave Pick - Theory Haz It - Home

21) Theory Hazit - "I Just Wanna Go Home" video

22) Michelle Bonilla - "Your Show"
23) Michelle Bonilla: New Album Teaser Video
24) Reach Magazine TV promo
25) Bro. Wize - A Perspective on "Holy Hip Hop (HHH)"

26) Girls Gone God

The Uprising!

2009-07-26T17:27:00.000-07:00

The Passion for Christ Movement is making an unprecedented move, by introducing its own college ministry called "The Uprising".

It all started with a couple of students who took the same passion and boldness seen in the inspiring videos from P4CM to their college campuses. By merely taking a strong stand for gospel of Jesus Christ, prestigious universities such as UCLA, Florida and Claremont Colleges went into mini revivals. Christian and non Christian groups could all attest to the impact made by these few young Christians. The large response and growth demanded some sort of organization, and UCLA started by organizing its own college bible study. The small bible study was such a success that it is currently spreading to other campuses across the globe ranging from Florida to Kenya.

2 Timothy 3:1-5 says "But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God— having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them."

Those terrible times Paul talks about looks a lot like today, with over 80% of Americans professing to be Christians top rating songs, tv shows and movies that glorifying sexual immorality remain on the billboard charts for over a month. Amidst all the deception and comprising of this generation we must choose be set apart for Christ! He truly deserves the BEST OF OUR YOUTH; in our world full of darkness there is dire need for the Gospel Of Christ,

WELCOME TO THE UPRISING!

Join us in making an IMPACT for Jesus Christ in our generation:

Check out our youtube channel:

www.youtube.com/user/P4CMTheUprising

Giving Sexy Back

2009-07-18T18:06:00.001-07:00

I remember when women were beautiful, lovely, elegant, graceful and charming. Sexy, seductive, so called "classy", tempting, and erotic now define. Being a woman means so much more than this body [Proverbs 31:30]. BIBLICAL women please stand up. --Mati Bomah

Since we're speaking on SWAG, this is an old post to serve as a friendly reminder on SEXY.

God makes things beautiful, but God never brought sexy into the Kingdom. He never looked at sexy and thought "it is good" and decided to give it to His people. So the fact that we came into the Kingdom and did not see it there, does NOT mean that it left. Sexy was never here! God never intended it for "His called out ones". So why are Christians BRINGING SEXY BACK?! Why do we feel the need to usher in something that was never promised to us. Why are we carrying a banner that goes against the very definition of holiness... which He called us out to be (James 4:4). Yes, Christian, you got called out.. stop comparing yourself to other people, even others in the church.. God called YOU out by name (John 21:22).

Quite frankly, I think the confusion between the Kingdom and the Church has fed, and even created, this misconception. The Kingdom and the Church ARE NOT SYNONYMS. "The Kingdom is not a religious system, an institution or something that can be organized into committees or study groups. If we are to capture this culture with true Kingdom values ...we [may have to] start using terms that are unique and don’t carry the baggage that the word “church” does".. if that is what it will take to shake us out of our worldy mold. The Ekklesia/ Bride of Christ/ Disciples are not called to be sexy!

The Church is being transformed to look more like the Kingdom, NOT the other way around. God is not lowering His Holy standards to comply with changing church culture, He is calling us up to meet His, and to STAND on it. So yes, I am sure you have seen sexy in the church. I am even sure you have seen sexy in me! But please!.. bretheren, do not use me or the church as your measuring stick, or else you may miss "His kingdom come". I am not writing this blog based on my own standards, because I am not calling people to myself! “If I bear witness of Myself, My witness is not true" (John 5:31). I AM CALLING PEOPLE TO CHRIST. Of course, I am striving to be more like Him, but I AM NOT HIM.

And YES!.. I am judging, so that I can be judged (Matt 7:2). I am throwing the boomerang out there to stir up disciples, just so it can come back and hit me hard, and provoke me to righteousness. And yes, this is for those who profess the love of Christ.. not outsiders. "For what have I to do with judging those also who are outside? Do you not judge those who are inside? But those who are outside God judges." (1 Cor 5:12-13). We are supposed to sharpen each other, but usually we refrain from speaking, fearing what others will say about our eye planks. But bring it on! PLEASE show me the planks in my eyes, because we are running to Christ together, and my plank will only end up tripping up your race too.

Men, women, brothers and sisters, let us give the world back it's "delicacies" and refuse to eat of the king's table (Daniel 1:8). Rather, let us feast on the true King's Word which will transform us, from the inside out; Let us set ourself apart, "exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching" (Hebrews 10:25). Those who are called by His name, I am calling you out, let us give sexy back... it's starting to stink up the place.

References

BEAUTIFUL - Having qualities that delight the eye.
Synonyms: admirable, angelic, appealing, beauteous, charming, classy, comely, cute, dazzling, delicate, delightful, divine, elegant, excellent, exquisite, fair, fascinating, good-looking, gorgeous, graceful, handsome, lovely, magnificent, marvelous, nice, pleasing, pretty, radiant, ravishing, refined, resplendent, splendid, statuesque, stunning, symmetrical, wonderful

SEXY - being erotically attractive to another
Synonyms: arousing, flirtatious, erotic, hot*, inviting, provocative, provoking, racy, risqué, seductive, sensual, sensuous, slinky*, spicy*, steamy, suggestive, titillating, voluptuous

John 5:30
I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me.

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;

Death of Swag

2009-07-15T08:34:00.000-07:00

Ok, so maybe the term "swag" will not be needing life insurance anytime soon. Credited to Will Smith in the 90s, the term is still going strong many years later and is used throughout society in more than just hip hop. Originating from the negatively defined term "swagger" (see below), the modified slang can simply mean the way one walks, strides, or presents themselves generally, even their lifestyle.

swagger
to walk or strut with a defiant or insolent air; ostentatious display of arrogance and conceit; to strut, brag, boast

In secular culture, the term is usually boasted to portray pride in ones self and belongings. But of course, Christians who have adopted the term use it to represent the "blessings" or "confidence" they now have in Christ. And hey, why not! Some people just cant help the favor they receive, or the prosperity that follows them around. Nevertheless, an issue presents itself when the term swag is joined to Christ, and used inappropriately.

If you're going to claim "swag like Christ" then "like Christ" should look... "like Christ".

Quite frankly, Christ never boasted in chariots, castles, new sandals, or shekels. AKA, Christ's swag was not found in cars, mansions, new shoes, or money. Many will respond saying God has always promised earthly wealth for His people, and will point out King David and King Solomon who were known for their unending riches and possessions. And to that I say -- so use them as your role models then!

There is nothing wrong with saying you got "swag like King Solomon" while pointing out the new Jordans God recently dropped in your lap. But by golly-gee-wiz, please don't use Christ's name in vain. Swag is here to stay, no matter how misunderstood and overused it becomes. But let's keep things and the men and women of the Bible in their proper place and testimony.

I love y'all man! And just to show that this blog was written in humble, lighthearted fun, I will post a few embarrassing lines to some old bars I wrote in my swag phase (but appropriately quoting Christ and not King Solomon), LOL:

When I swag like Christ, what does that look like?
I talk about it all the time, but let me define.
I got a peace like my Daddy and a sweet shalom (Jn 14:27)
Nothin lacking nothin missing-yo I been made whole! (Jn 16:33)
Got a joy unspeakable that always shows (Jn 15:11)
No need to mean mug, my kindness has a killer glow (Lk 6:35)
......

Lose your Swag, become a FOOL for Him. -Da Truth
*inspired by the following DaSouth.com discussion thread on Millyon's new music video "Swaggin": Click here!

The Not So Good Book

2009-07-09T08:49:00.000-07:00

So, today I got this email forward (below), and am pretty surprised that I am just now hearing about this book (saw it pop up on my Amazon lists before, but never took real interest, until today). I am outraged that this book is even considered by schools AND Christians as a good insightful read. More devastating, is that the book has been made into a movie which is sure to draw "seekers of truth" like cheese on a mousetrap.. a deadly find.

I am still doing research, but from what I have read, the title should be "Conversations With the god of This World" or "Conversations with Myself" by Neale Donald Walsch. Promoted by Oprah, of course, the book basically entails questions towards "God", and "His" responses... which just means questions Neale Walsch has asked and answered himself... quoting and using a mix of his VERY limited knowledge of the Bible and other religious books. I mean, go ahead and write a book about anything you want! BUT, If you are going to quote the Bible (of all things!) then use it correctly and in context!... not to spice up your oinions. Otherwise, your own words would have been sufficient.

I encourage anyone striving to call yourself a Christian, but not follow the Bible, to read this book. However, disciples of Christ, please do not be swallowed by such ear tickle. Here are some quotes from the book, but I enocurage you to research it yourself:

All creation begins with thought (“Proceeds from the Father”). All creation then moves to word (“Ask and you shall receive, speak and it shall be done unto you”). All creation is fulfilled in deed (“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us”).

Do you want your life to truly “take off”? Then change your idea about it. About you. Think, speak, and act as the God You Are.

My child, everything in life is holy.

All that is required is to know this. For you are the creator of your reality, and life can show up no other way for you than that way in which you think it will.

There are no “shoulds” or “shouldn’ts” in God’s world. Do what you want to do. Do what reflects you, what represents you as a grander version of your Self.

I tell you this: You are your own rule-maker. You set the guidelines. And you decide how well you have done; how well you are doing.

And many more delusions of grandeur. But here is my personal favorite:

I do not love “good” more than I love “bad.” Hitler went to heaven. When you understand this, you will understand God.

This book is a bestseller and being converted and sold in more and more languages and cities daily. The world loves it! And I would love this book too, if I was placed here as the SUGAR of the earth.

Salt of the Earth.. Kingdom peeps... Preservers of Truth.. Please Stand Up!

2 Timothy 4:3
For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions,

THE EMAIL FORWARD:
Two particular books are, Conversations with God and Conversations with God for Teens, written by Neale D. Walsch.

They sound harmless enough by their titles alone. The books have been on the New York Times best sellers list for a number of weeks, and they make truth of the statement, “Don’t judge a book by its cover or title.”

The author purports to answer various questions asked by kids using the “voice of God”. However, the “answers” that he gives are not Bible-based and go against the very infallible word of God.

For instance (and I paraphrase), when a girl asks the question “Why am I a lesbian?”.

His answer is that she was ‘born that way’ because of genetics (just as you were born right-handed, with brown eyes, etc.). Then he tells her to go out and “celebrate” her differences.

Another girls poses the question “I am living with my boyfriend. My parents say that I should marry him because I am living in sin. Should I marry him?”

His reply is, “Who are you sinning against? Not me, because you have done nothing wrong.”

Another question asks about God’s forgiveness of sin.

His reply: “I do not forgive anyone because there is nothing to forgive. There is no such thing as right or wrong and that is what I have been trying to tell everyone, do not judge people. People have chosen to judge one another and this is wrong, because the rule is “‘judge not lest ye be judged.”

Not only are these books the false doctrine of the devil, but in some instances quote in error the Word of God.

And the list goes on. These books (and others like it) are being sold to schoolchildren through (The Scholastic Book Club), and we need to be aware of what is being fed to our children.

Our children are under attack. So I pray that you be sober and vigilant about teaching your children the Word of God, and guarding their exposure to worldly mediums, because our adversary, the devil, roams about as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8).

We know that lions usually hunt for the slowest, weakest and YOUNGEST of its prey.

Pass this on to every Believer you know. God bless!

And, if you are in doubt, check out the books yourself.

Dark and Lovely Brothers

2009-07-08T08:52:00.000-07:00

Dark and Lovely. This description often fits the type of guys that many "Christian" girls are attracted to -- Darkness on the inside, but looking Lovely on the outside.

In the video below, Pastor Cox (of P4CM.com) addresses the females who only bring their "model-husband" male acquantances to church to get saved, or to at least get "churched" (another blog topic). He encourages such females to not discriminate, but to bring the short-light-skinned-no-swag-acne-faced brother to church also, because they need salvation too! Hilarious and definitely true... but I want to go even further.

This is a sober issue, because not only will girls bring their "Dark and Lovelys" to church, but many will end up growing emotionally and/or sexually intimate with these guys prematurely, and may even enter a long-term relationship. In most cases, NO ONE (not even mothers or church mothers) will inquire further but instead compliment "what a nice guy" she brought to church with her, or is now dating.

Of course, these stories seem like perfect fairytales on the surface, where the couples live happily ever after... UNTIL the female becomes pregnant before marriage. At this point, since the pregnancy is visible fruit that cannot be ignored, everyone acts extremely surprised and disappointed. As if we did not know that the couple was already unequally yoked, or sexually active outside of wedlock?! So now, we proceed to treat them as "the unfortunate fornicating few".

C'mon peeps! This is unfair to these ladies who become pregnant, because:

1) they are only a small part of a greater norm that we failed (by not addressing the issue early on)

2) all the conviction and judgment that should be directed to the church body is only directed to this already broken minority.

3) the large remaining population of "single, saved, and having sex" is left deceived and feeling "fortunate" that God favored and protected them from such shame. They are left bound to pride, lust, and in pursuit of empty relationships.

Disciples, we can no longer allow each other to be pimped by this Dark and Lovely mess, and must challenge instead of compliment couples that look lovely on the outside. Church without true community and discipleship is not a strong enough antidote for the supernatural sexual seductions of this world (yes, it is not just "natural" hormones feeding this surreal sex-frenzied society), so lets keep them accountable.

Ladies, because a guy comes to church with you twice and says "service was cool" does NOT mean you have a "green light" from God to date him. In fact, if you find yourself still attracted to him, you should check your own dark heart that would prefer a man that has no passion for the Christ you claim to love. Men (in and outside the church), protect your sisters and take your hormones to Jesus and fellow brothers in Christ to be dealt with... or at least know that you are compounding the wrath of God for causing one of His to stumble.

A man that believes in God is not the same as a man who believes God. The latter will treasure God's words as His food and very source of eternal life, and know that GOD and PURITY are inseparable -- to desire one, is to desire both.

Less Swag, More Salt
Cross.Eyed

She sings, raps, AND dances...for Christ!!!?!

2009-07-07T16:21:00.000-07:00

Featured EPK: Nicole Franklin
... she's still young in the industry, but keep an eye out for her. She can do some Kingdom damage if she stays the course...

I am already sold and hoping to see more of her, because [really good] dancers in the Kingdom are a rare find. She makes me want to resume my short-lived attempt at crumping. I really wanna learn!!!!!!! So maybe if I stick to it for like the next five years... huh.... who knows?!?? Watch for me now! Don't sleep on it ;-)

Anyways, enough about me. I am still trying to find a Myspace or Youtube channel for her, but here is some info off her website and don't forget to peep the video below:

"This energetic, self-described “B-girl” continues to explore her many talents as a songwriter, recording artist and performer, but the focus has changed: Faithful has redirected her gifts in praise of her Creator, using music as one of her vehicles. This holy light shines through on her new album, Taking It Back, which is being released on her own Living Water Records, distributed by Thank You Entertainment/Fontana/ Universal.

“Hip-hop is an artistic form of expression in itself, and I have been rapping since I was 10 years old, but in the midst of different styles of music I needed to find my own voice in Christian music,” she says. “Through that search, God birthed in me my new album, Taking It Back.”

Nicole’s testimony is a powerful one. To hear it is to hear the true reflecting power and nature of God’s redemption and deliverance." Find more of her bio here: http://nicolefaithfulfranklin.com/

Nicole "Faithful" Franklin EPK from nicole "faithful" franklin on Vimeo.

Adding Some Salt to the Blog World

2009-07-07T12:04:00.000-07:00

I decided to start blogging publicly today.

For the past year I have silently observed all the upcoming Gator blogs, and my heart has been mournful. Almost all of these blogs have been devoted to nothing but social pollution and perversion. From advice on chasing paper, empty relationships, and suicidal fashion prices to vlogs spewing out prideful lyrics of sexual escapades and whoring conquests, these blogs have no intention of glorifying anything, BUT SIN - and yet disciples of Jesus flock behind them like bees to honey.

But even if we remove the "God factor" and my "Biblical bias" (pardon me if that's not even possible) it is sad to see that a [blog] world left to itself will still choose perversion over purity -- even if both options are laid out before us on a plate (because they are). Despite everyone’s claim of wanting to "make the world a better place", we will get up from pleading prayers of change to go feed and flirt with the very vices that will only grow to swallow our kids whole.

Of course, this comes as no surprise.

I was living the same duplicitous lifestyle before embracing Christ wholeheartedly. And even now, I must continue to search my heart for hypocrisies deeply rooted from years of believing I could simultaneously pursue God and my own glory. Every religion has made clear the "doomful" state of mankind, and its affinity for immorality. And every religion has offered their solution of enlightenment, and self-help "tips" on striving toward good. But only Jesus has testified that no matter how enlightened we become, or how hard we try, we will repeat the very actions that hurt us because we are wrapped up in the very flesh that pursues pleasure at our expense.

But thankfully, Christ didn't leave it there :-)

Knowing our helpless state, he stepped on the scene Himself to destroy the works of the flesh and our bondage to a double-minded lifestyle. To those wanting Truth from the inside out, He says COME. You can take my Word, or the Bible's Word for it.... OR, you can hear it from the millions in this generation that have been liberated -- and in their freedom have chosen to make themselves a slave to this Truth for the sake of saving even.one.more.

Sin will always thrive in this broken world. Sex will always sell more than virtue. Sugar will always be celebrated more than salt. But God has set apart a remnant for Himself, to preserve and proclaim His Truth and Right-ness (aka righteousness). It is time for the redeemed of the Lord to SAY SO. And this is all this blog will be:

One redeemed voice. One saved soul. One salt of the earth.

For the few fish who prefer salt water,
Let's go!

TEST: pH7 Links to Bookmark

2009-05-27T09:27:00.000-07:00

pH7 launches 07-07-09

Main Site:
http://pH-7.org/

Magazine:
http://pH-7.org/magazine.htm

Blog:
http://pH7Vlogazine.blogspot.com

Email:
ph7.Vlogazine@gmail.com

Twitter:
http://twitter.com/pH7Vlogazine

Facebook:
http://facebook.com/pH7.vlogazine

Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/PureHolySalted

Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ph7vlogazine/

HOUSECLEANING: Beyonce's Single Ladies

2008-10-20T05:59:00.000-07:00

...not for the Virtuous Woman (that everybody seems to call themselves these days).

Alot of hype is reaching my ears about Beyonce being back and her new songs, and this chatter IS NOT from people outside the 'Family'. There is alot of controversy that I can stir up, so I won't be saying much, because I want no one missing the point/ debating loopholes. In one song, she talks about how good it feels being single, and in the NEXT LINE: "Don't be afraid to explore my body, Take off your clothes, get naughty."

LADIES in CHRIST: What are we listening to?!?!?!?!

If you don't understand the contradiction... go talk to your Daddy.. the One in Heaven (you know, the one to who you usually pray "hallowed by thy name"). I don't even feel like saying anything else on this, because in my anger I may sin.

I love y'all too much...

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References:

Single Ladies - Beyonce Lyrics:
"You got me feeling nasty baby
It's kinda hot but it's so damn crazy
It feels so good to be a single lady, baby
Don't be afraid to explore my body
Take off your clothes, get naughty
Let's funk away this party "

1 Corinthians 7:34
There is a difference between a wife and a [single woman]. The unmarried woman cares about the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit.

1 Corinthians 6:18
Flee sexual immorality. (Don't crawl, walk, or even jog... FLEE LIKE A MADMAN!!!)