Archive for Creation

Feb
10

THE RISEN LORD

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The beauty of the cross and the power of the grave….CHRIST IS RISEN.

I absolutely love this modern hymn about the Risen Lord…I hope you will enjoy it and sing it in your heart.

If you do not know Christ may these words lead you to the conclusion that CHRIST IS LORD. He is the one true God. No other gods will be before Him. He has proven to be the Lord through His resurrection.  He is RISEN in deed!!!!  Happy early Easter…each and every morning.

Blessings and honor,
PC

May
04

RICK WARREN TAKE 3

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I took the time to write Rick Warren’s media personnel about his comments on Larry King Live.  Here was there response.  This is information I thought you needed to know in order to follow up on things.  I still think Rick Warren should have been more vocal on this topic.  “To whom much is given, much is required.”  Rick Warren is a leader with great influence.  God’s truths need to be clearly stated in a loving way.  It is still my opinion that he was not a forward as he could have and should have been.

Thank you for taking the time to express your concerns, thoughts, prayers, and questions regarding Pastor Warren’s stance on Proposition 8 and marriage.  We hope that the following information will clarify the issue.

Pastor Warren has responded to media interpretations of the April 6 appearance on CNN “Larry King Live” by reconfirming that he remains committed to the biblical definition of marriage as between one man and one woman, for life — without exception — a position shared by most fellow Evangelical pastors.  He has further stressed that for 5,000 years, every culture and every religion has maintained this worldview.

The letter of apology Pastor Warren referenced sending to gay leaders whom he knew personally was not with respect to his statements or position on Proposition 8 nor the biblical worldview on marriage.  Rather, he apologized for his comments in an earlier Beliefnet interview expressing his concern about expanding or redefining the definition of marriage beyond a husband-wife relationship, during which he unintentionally and regrettably gave the impression that consensual adult same sex relationships were equivalent to incest or pedophilia.

A. Larry Ross Communications

Media Representatives for Pastor Rick Warren

Miss California Carrie Prejean did not win the Miss USA crown because she answered a polticially motivated question to the dislike of the judge who is a gay activitst.  The question of whether or not gay marriage should be legal, is a legitimate question, but it should not be held against her if she answers it to a judges dislike.  I have watched the pageants before, but I confess I did not watch this one.  But I have watched the interviews and this invent.  It seems clear that this question alone lost her the pageant.  Was this right or wrong?  What does this say about our culture?  What does this say about her and all Christians in America?

Miss California answered the question by her convictions.  She clearly believes that the country and family she was raised in does not support gay marriage.  She said everyone has their choice or opinion and that she did not mean to offend, but that she believes in marriage being between a man and a woman.  She later said it was Biblical and she does not regret her answer.  I applaud her for that.  Way to go.

It is ashame that this happened.  It was wrong, clearly wrong.  However, I believe this is a good thing.  It is showing just how divisive this issue is to our culture and it shows who is causing the division…not Miss California, but those who do not care about anything but their own agenda, not the good of society!  Hopefully, good citizens and Christians will rise up for the good of our culture and fight to preserve the sacredness or tradition of marriage for the good of society, not to be mean toward gay people.  That is what she did by answering this question this way.  She stood up for what is right!  Praise the Lord!  Her loss was wrong, but her statement was a victory.

She clearly suffered persecution and discrimination as a result of her answer.  Yes, you read that correctly.  She was discriminated against because she held to her moral and religious convictions.  I do believe that is our first amendment right!?  Where is the ACLU when you need them?  Where are the alarmists?  Where is the media?  The truth is the liberally minded people or people categorized as lef in our culture and the media will never be seen calling this discrimination, but that is what it is!  If someone lost the Miss USA pagaent because they answered in support of gay marriage, could you imagine the response?  Why does it only go their way on their one way street?  But it is the truth, she suffered discrimination and our constitution was violated at the Miss USA pageant.  Perhaps we should have a recount? (My attempt at humor…sorry!)

The response of the audience shows that a majority still agree with her answer; however, there is a growing minority sympathic to the homosexual agenda to redefine marriage.  What this tells us about our culture is that the traditions and values that have made our culture and nation great will be pushed and pushed until there are no traditions or values left…yes we will have new ones, but not the ones of our forefathers or from those who worked hard to make this nation great.

America is on a path of destruction and the coming moral collapse of our culture is right before us.  We are beyond the crossroads in my opinion.  The Miss USA pageant paints a picture of what America will become – an anti-God, anti-Bible, anti-Christian society that will allow the Persecution of those who hold to Biblical and traditional values.  We all witnessed it during the Miss USA pageant…this is only the beginning I do beleive.  Discrimination against Christians or traditional values will not be called discrimination by those on the left or with this type of agenda.  You see those who have this agenda don’t truly want equality, they want it their way and they will do anything and everything to promote their agenda and force it upon our culture.

Thank you Miss California for your courage to speak the truth.  It cost you something you work for all your life.  Great will be your reward in Heaven.  But the price was worth it for the whole world to see that you would not compromise the truth.  That was refreshing and bold.  I wish you the best of life and God’s blessings always!

Apr
13

RICK WARREN TAKE 2

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Following up on my blog from last week about Rick Warren and his position on Larry King Live about the gay-marriage issue.

After the dust has settled a little I still have some issues.  It is not neccessarily what Rick Warren said, but what he did not say that is troublesome to me.  I still believe that the Purpose Driven LIfe has great merit, is Biblically solid and God has used this work to accomplish some great things and transformed lives.  I also still beleive that Rick Warren is a good man and that he does love the Lord.  However…

Let me first applaud Rick Warren for clearly defining marriage as between one man and one woman.  I can also understand him trying to not be associated with the anti-gay movement.  For we as Christian’s are not anti-gay people.  So what is the however?  THe however, is that Rick Warren is involved in many cultural aspects.  The mere fact that we find purpose from God (as he espouses in his book) means that we need to promote God’s purposes.  Rick did promote the definition of marriage.  In his mind he probably believes that he did enough.  But the problem is that when asked about the Iowa Supreme Court decision he said he was oblivious to that and then went on to say that is not on his agenda.  THis is the problem.  It is GOd’s purpose to establish God-honoring homes…homsexual marriage is not GOd’s purpose.  How can we live a purpose driven life when we cannot defend the purpose of marriage.  Rick had an opportunity to stand for truth…in my opinion he fail short.

So now what?  First, I believe my initial reaction was too strong.  Looking over the actual footage…not what others have said or written about it reveals that Rick does hold a Biblical view.  So the real issue is that there are many who beleive Rick did not take a firm enough stand and dodged the issue.  This is something that still bothers me, but it is not something that I can reject Rick Warren’s ministry upon.  I hope and pray that in the future Rick will not be oblivous to culturally relevant issues that the Bible clearly speaks about.  I also pray that Rick will be more forthcoming and supportive of pro-marriage issues instead of taking a back seat and declaring he never attended or supported them.  Lastly, may we realize that people who speak in public are allowed to make mistakes.  Rick lost an opportunity in my opinion.  I will give him the benefit of the doubt and say that I believe his intentions were good and that he does desire to glorify God…but along the way all of us that desire that sometimes fall short of GOd’s glory (Romans 3:23).  But in the end thanks for Jesus who gives us the victory (Romans 6:23).

*  I had told everone that in my assessment as more information came out I would be humble enough to change my position if neccessary.  That is what this write up is about.  If things change I will post more in the future.  God bless – PC

Feb
11

JESUS IS AWESOME!

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Just in case there was any doubt…Jesus is awesome!

Jesus Saves!

Jesus Loves!

Jesus Heals!

Jesus Forgives!

Jesus Creator!

Jesus Wine Maker!

Jesus Carpenter!

Jesus Judges!

Jesus Mends!

Jesus Sends!

Jesus Eternal!

Jesus Immanuel!

Jesus Son of Man!

Jesus Son of God!

Jesus Prince of Peace!

Jesus lover of my soul!

Jesus Friend!

Jesus Forever!

Jesus Fabulous!

Jesus Fantastic!

Jesus Worthy!

Jesus Glorified!

Jesus Good!

Jesus Best!

Jesus Blessed!

Jesus Happy!

Jesus Mercy!

Jesus Possible!

Jesus Hopes!

Jesus Perfect!

Jesus Terrific!

Jesus Super!

Jesus Suffered!

Jesus Satisfies!

Jesus Sacrificed!

Jesus water walker!

Jesus Cried!

Jesus Splendor!

Jesus Miraculous!

Jesus Victorious!

Jesus Baptized!

Jesus Crucified!

Jesus Died!

BUT Jesus Lives!

Jesus is Awesome!

I just thought I would let you know several reasons why!!!!!

Oct
09

Deciding On Who To Vote For?!

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Greetings family of God.  Many of you have come up to me asking questions about the upcoming election facing our great Nation.  Let me first say that Broadman does not support any candidate or party.  However, we do support certain issues that face our nation and we do have strong positions on certain issues.  There are certain things that I believe are non-negotiable for Christians according to the Scriptures.

Romans 13 is a great passage of Scripture about our responsibility to Government.  Our first purpose is to ensure that our Nation is submitted to God.  The authority of government comes from God.  We are to submit and obey our government when they are submitted to God’s will.  So my greatest advise is to vote for the candidate and party that best supports a Biblical Worldview and will demonstrate a government submitted under God’s authority.  For when government is submitted to God it is for our good and it is only right to submit to the authority of such government.  Remember that no candidate or party is perfect, but some candidates align themselves more so with Biblical principles, values and views than others.  This is the place to start.

Secondly, It is our obligation and responsibility to vote…first and foremost vote!  It is a sin in my opinion for a Christian note to vote.  We have a moral obligation to vote so long as our government allows it.

Thirdly, as you vote keep in mind that we will be held accountable for how we use our vote before God but also by the consequences we will face by those who will lead us based on our vote.

Fourth, (Perhaps the most important issue to me) the character of a candidate -  their values and views are the most important aspect to voting.  A persons values and views will guide a politicians policies and decisions.  Character, values, associations, and judgments do matter!!!!  A person’s values and views guides all aspects of their lives.  They cannot separate their views and values from their worldview it is a part of who they are and it will determine the decisions they will make and the direction in which they will lead.

I hope this helps.  I know that this election I will vote my values based on a Biblical Worldview.  I will vote for what is right for America and what is best for my children and future generations.  Make no mistake this election is a battle over worldviews.  There are huge differences in a greatly divided nation.  For the first time in my life I see the America I love and served in jeopardy of loosing the values and freedoms that made her the greatest Nation on God’s green Earth.  Regardless I will be faithful to God and continue to be a patroit of this nation guarding her values and freedoms that are given by God.  Regardless of the outcome I will pray for God to have mercy upon us if we fail Him and for His blessings to prevail over us if we return to Him.  May all Christians and God-fearing citizens rise up to preserve this nation!!!

Issues we stand for that are clear in Scripture:  life, marriage, stewardship, integrity, environmental protection (as in we are responsible for our world, not radical ‘green’ agendas), freedom for all nations, freedom to share the Gospel without fear, Judeo-Christian heritage of our nation, scientific creationism as an equal, proper Judicial oversight that supports the consitution not legislating agendas, stem cell research (non-embroynic), accountability of our leaders, personal responsibility among all people, education for all, provisions for the widowed, orphaned, and poor (intentions to help not sustain), equality among all people, combating moral issues (Gambling, Pornography, immorality and so forth)…Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness.  These are just a few of the many issues that should concern us as Christians…values and views matter.  They are what helped form this Nation and they are what will guide us into the future.

God bless you…

PC

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