...Thank God for the doors he CLOSED in 2012. Sometimes we wouldn't have moved on any other way

While there is some truth to this, it slightly shows us as puppets. And mans freewill will always stand,especially now. This is era of dominion/knowledge and the sons of God fully being just like God. All Creation awaits us, the sons of God, and not God directly. He isn't closing doors, per se.

We are all to personally know which doors are which. I make the distinction because natural men (saved and unsaved), though they meant well, shut a door thinking and trying to tell me it was for my good. It was not. Your phrasing leaves the "door open" for great manipulation.

I specifically speak of my church as one of the doors that was closed for me. They have done wrong, and are wrong, but I was and am now supposed to be there. For "protection", people, not God, closed the door by lies and manipulation, then tried to plant "move forward" seeds. My life is now at a stand still until I get back, because the Lord did not close the door, people did. And God shall rule them and not the other way around, though the servant can be equal. The "good" guys did a better job of stopping me than the bad could ever do. No one was or is hearing God, supposing I'm some poor helpless naive girl that needs to be saved. I apeal again. Get me back in my Church. That door has to be open, even for but a moment, that I may move forward.
It will not change.

Yulanda K.

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Of God's Purpose BE Driven

Proverbs 23:7
For as he thinks in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, said he to you; but his heart is not with you.

I can touch on the latter part of the verse and surrounding passage, but I just want to deal with the first part now.

The subject and context of the verse is of an evil heart, but the substance is true to the good man as well.

For as he thinks in his heart, so is he...

Now though it says as he thinks, thoughts must be in line with the Will of God; believer and unbeliever, inorder to BE good. The freewill of man, though it is free, it must cooperate with God to accomplish His good expected end.

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, said the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

There is a "desire mechanism" created of us or when God created us that is apart of who we are as sure as our eye color or height is. Planted within each and all of us, is the perfect will of God and our extrodinary destiny and plan. It is so of us, we begin to think it is our desire, of our own will and God is blessing or simply backing us up and granting us the personal desires of our heart. But often that drive and passion is the seed of God. Yet, we do have the ability to choose something different, but that is different will never satisfy, and lead to total, everlasting good success without sorrow and a total inner peace. Look at some of the people we call driven. There is a distinct difference between those in the way of God and those in the way of lust, though both can achieve.

In that we all forever will have the ability to freely choose other routes, we can say we are not puppets, nor are we fully, technically pre-destined because nothing is automated.

We must be mindful though, that in addition to a lack of real fulfillment and satisfaction, there can also be great ripple effects, effecting others and all Creation when our steps aren't ordered by the Lord and remain on God's path. But, when or if the universal destiny gets too off, God makes adjustments. Adam and Eve kicked out of garden. The Flood. Sodom/Gomorah.

Most of the time, especially in present days, He adjusts by using other people. For example, when the slothful servant was dismissed, that which he was to trade at the market place; the World, to benefit the World and prosper the exchanger, still had to enter into destiny and be used inorder to keep perfect order. Since the talent was not being traded and made available that all Creation can benefit from its use first because the servant is lazy, then because he is no more, God has to balance things out in the World somehow. Nothing of Creation can ever really be destoyed or insignificant for all things are made of God who is. Hence, a lake of fire.but that's for another time. To reset and re-establish His good will, the Lord gives the talent to another that He expects to put it to use. (Was it pre-planned and of that servants expected end to gain more off of the failure of another? No. Yet, God knew. Difficult things. Strong Meat. Remember, we All have a good expected end, including those that waste it. He loves us all, but He will get what He set, even if only one in all of Creation stays faithful.)

I can also talk about the effects of one being evil instead of slothful and the adjustments God makes in this case the good.  God always has the built in mechanism of reaping and sowing. Be not decieved. God is not mocked. And He is a multifold restorer. Hallelujah. He does adjust for justice's sake, for He is just! Not adding, just re-distibuting according to our cooperation and willingness to labor with Him.

I will say again. Jesus did not HAVE to die, but truly all things work together or cooperates for the good of those that Love Him and are called according to His purpose. If you love Him you will follow His commandments meaning you will DO what you we're called to do. That's why these two requirements go together. This verse establishes all I explained.

Inspired last night. JM shout out!

This is also good for the 5th day of Kwanzaa; the celebration of purpose. Remember. Tradition is good and fine, but let it never be exalted over the kingdom of God rendering the power of God much ineffective.

Let us all co operate in all goodness and peace, and receive the same.

Yulanda K.

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Perfection: One of My Favorite Words In The Bible...And Perfection Is Come!

Perfection is one of my favorite words in the bible and the most mistaught doctrine, because it's most misunderstood. Perfection is come!

Matthew 5:48
Be you therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

Luke 6:40
The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.

1 Corinthians 2:6
However, we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nothing:

The New Creature is Perfect!  Old things are passed away and behold all things are made new and that new creation is perfect.

2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

If we conclude God made us, and He is perfect in all His doings and ways, then all that He has made must be perfect. How much more so than the glory of all His Creation; Mankind, and especially those who have been re-created in Christ Jesus.

Plus, we are not just followers of Christ. We are His Body. So again, if He is perfect, how can anything of Him and in Him not also BE perfect.

EVERY good and perfect gift is from above.

James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no ficklenss, neither shadow of turning.

Are we not that believe also and of the above and seated in Heavenly places in Christ Jesus?

Ephesians 2:6
And has raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:

Whew. Enough for now. I'm stirring up my own soul. Glory.

Good night all and Happy New Year,
Yulanda K.

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A Political ReBirth and A New Breed Public Servant

A co-worker who I believe to be Liberal in the height of the presidential election said if Conservatives let go of personal issues like abortion and homosexuality they will win everytime.

He is right, but authenticity is a must. The transformation of the Conservative and Republican party must be done with sincerity, having received a better way of thinking and not just to pander. I would include the re-addressing of how they deliver their point of view on immigration reform and nationality relations, especially with Latinos must also change, but true change. I said nothing to the co-worker, but only nodded my head. I understood what he was saying. 

I do not believe in voting parties or for pre-planned platforms. I vote for people. 1992 was my first opportunity to vote and I voted for Bill Clinton. No regrets. In 2000, I voted for GW Bush. No regrets. And in 2008, though I was all set to vote for John McCain, in early November, something told me to vote for Barrack Obama. No regrets. In 2012, being much, much more armed with intelligent, truthful, and factual information, I again proudly voted for President Barack Obama. You can read some of my past writings as to why. I will not  expound much now, but the lack of consistency and public service career integrity of Mitt Romney was of great concern.

I write these things to say this. Conservatives and Republicans are still missing the big picture, and are trying to strategize and hold position standing on ground that is more than shakey, but shattered. They fail to see, why Democrats and Liberals are gaining ground. Instead of Republicans dominating through truth and righteousnes and justice even as they boldly refer to themselves as the "Moral Right", they hang on to ideas that are not relative and off-putting to this era, even to young conservatives.

Democrats are becoming much more soulishly aware and conscious, even purely religious, and spiritual with all sincerity. I have never seen so many on the Left not avoid religion, but embrace it, especially on high levels in the greatest of seats, and not hide it. They still get some things wrong, but they are going for it. In this past year alone, I've seen real change. They don't fight just to fight. They listen.

After the election many of the "old rank and file" Republicans never acknowledged why they lost the election. Perhaps they really don't know. Some even are still believing it is about welfare and defend and still justify the "47%" fiasco!

There is a NewBreed Politician coming up where we don't care about Right or Left, only what is right and best. So, I'm not promoting necessarily the betterment of the Republican and Conservative party to counter the Liberal, Democrat Left.  But I am appealing to individuals that classify themselves as Conservatives still. And technically, though I am issue by issue, I am closer to being Conservative than Liberal because of a strong stance on financial responsibility.

Hear and learn and see what needs to change. I adore and see great things for Paul Ryan, Marco Arubia, Scott Walker, Bobby Jindal and some others. But they may have to break with the old guard and even partner with Liberal counter parts to advance America. A rebirth of both parties is due and come! We, I include myself, can no longer and will not tolerate this sentimentary state for no good cause other than ridiculous passe notions that aren't foundational to this country anyway, from either side. We will move forward in a good way. No, in a great way. As God as our witness we will advance and BE the America we are supposed to be. Join us or get out of the way.

God Bless America. So it was, even greater we will see, and in this present time!

Yulanda K.

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Sincerity Counts

America can never be again imprisoned by either the ideology of the "Moral" Right or that of the "Liberal" Left.

Compare the Rights recent fight for religious employers to not pay for and/or provide health insurance to all their employees that may include birth control, especially any abortive contraception per the Affordable Care Act, based on religious freedom.

Religion is inserted but the strength of the fight is  abortion and thus the protection of the life of unborn innocent children. The fight still comes back to Pro-life.

Now consider the Left's (though some on the Right now too) fight to increase regulations and push more laws concerning gun control. Some do so with even suggesting the repealing or ignoring of the Second Amendment, especially now because innocent children was killed in Newtown, Connecticut.

Now compare the two fights. Both fights use the protection of care of innocent children as the back drop and driving force of their respective fights.  If it is about protecting the innocent children, it seems that largely the same people would be on the same side of this issue in both fights. Yet, in the political main stream at least, that is not the case. Many just hold their party platforms.

People on the right hold down both the the protection of children through Pro-Life while also the protecting of the Second Amendment even if guns kill children. I'm not at all suggesting they don't care about children being killed, only that the fight seems odd and not of a continual thought process.

On the Left, we have the reverse, but the same odd, non-consistent strain of thought and pattern. Some on the Left are pro choice no matter what, even to the point of redefining and not acknowledging some stages of a fetus as life at all. But whether life or not, it is still defenseless, even more so than already born children. I believe that life begins even before the womb. I am simply stating some extreme Leftist beliefs. But these same then fight and hate guns because the guns are seen as responsible for killing innocent people, especially children.  Once again, no thought continuum between the two ideas.

Obviously, I am painting with a broad stroke. And I believe that times they are a changing. But, it is the leadership of these factions and political parties; the representives and platforms that are at great issue because this constant non-sense fighting stops all progress.

Pure dissent is good, emphasis on pure. But when purposefully or ignorantly, we hold on to ideology just for ideology sake, we do ourselves, all of America, and our future, a grand disservice. Much more worse is when we hold to ideas and positions just to win elections or protect the party whose label we carry and their chosen candidate. Sincerity counts. It is no good when we won't say what is right because it may be in agreement with the opponent and may help advancement their position and help them  win a campaign. Honor must come back to politics. Was it ever there? I believe so. 

We transgress against our own consciences and effectively sell out our own selves and all of America and I dare say the world. This is really of the utmost great concern to me when the religious do this, especially Christians because I am one. It is the main reason for writing this piece. In all I said, regardless of which side or position you stand on, sincerity means consistency. I marvel how more are faithful to political parties and their principles than that of the religions they say they are of and the God(s), they say they serve.

Consider. Think and think again. Never be brainwashed, even by religion. Be able to give a real well thought sensible answer as to all that you are and believe. And lay down your pride and be honest if you have to change some of what you thought were your core values, but were really you regurgetating what you heard and were expected to believe and say.

Consider.

Yulanda K.

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Wealthy people don't need to eat?

This was a question tweeted to me after I tweeted about MiddleClass tax cuts. Here was my tweet: Then, then the question was asked of my by one, "Wealthy don't need to help?" I responded, "Hi. Sending 3 blogs. 1st is reply 2ur tweet,I just wrote. Others I wrote previously. Hope u read. I'm w/u about Rich. #BlessSuccess" Below is the first blog. And I will paste the links to the others sent. Peace In, Yulanda K. You have to read my blogs and social media posts. I have one called Liberty & Justice for all, even the Rich. I hate #Robinhood. He's a thief. And good success should not be punished. We must address the tax bracket system. The upper 2% shouldn't be forever punished and a federal flat tax should be considered and developed after we deal with some present circumstances. With that said, in this immediate circumstance we have to deal with as many as possible that we know can continue to stir the economy, and that means the Middle Class. The poor don't have it to spend even with cuts. And as for the rich, they don't HAVE to spend. They can afford to stand pat, save their money and not let it "trickle down". There is the flaw in Trickle Down or Top Down Economics. Though, it works in theory on paper, it never considers the will of men and what they will actually do. The MiddleClass HAVE to spend. They have to use what they have more than save, but with cuts can still save a little too. Therefore, for this season and current condition only, MiddleOut Economics just makes sense.
Now, to your point concerning the rich. We must cut spending, balance the budget, and pay down the debt. Then, as we get to manageable numbers, we need tax reform, even as said above a possible flat tax so that the fare is fair and again we don't punish good success. We can't hold out the American dream and then punish all once they achieve by taxing them more. No Good.
Hope this shows my positions clearly.
See you.
Happy New Year.
Yulanda K.
Will send some other blogs, too.

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Standing up for its Christian beliefs,even when costing millions of $$. #HobbyLobby

@RickWarren @TonyDungy I'd applaud if their fight was accurate according to Americas founding principles that always are to the individual first, for all men are created equal individually and then they make up the whole.

Hobby Lobby is fighting to actually violate others liberties, even others right to personal free thought (whether religious or otherwise) and their equal rights by equal access, though I believe they're sincere.

The key phrase is equal access to, not distribution or performance of. The ACA has all employers provide equal access to healthcare, but doesn't make any perform, ingest or use any of the provisions therein; employer or employee.

If #HobbyLobby had per the gov't to personally provide birthcontrol or abortions, I'm on their side. But they are providing healthcare only, which doesn't violate their faith. Whichever services are used or not used by their employees whithin healthcare, may or may not violate their own personal faith for who says each employee is Christian or religious at all? And per the Constitution they have a right not to be.  They have a right to be or not to be of any religion and be faithful or not be faithful to any religion per the First Amendment.
In the above, it is HobbyLobby that is close to violating each employees civil rights and forcing their religious beliefs on them. If any employee is forced or feels forced to do one thing differently than other employees due to a different faith or belief system, such as get birthcontrol from Walgreens, rather than their doctors, it's unequal and a violation.

I'm in law enforcement and not all of my supervisors are in law enforcement with me. Some even hate guns, but they must make sure I carry a firearm and be trained. If I take the training and firearm and murder, did the supervisor go against their faith or I alone?  It is most assuredly I alone.

Finally in all, if the true hearts and conscience of all, and to the Christians if all employees were born again, what would any civil law or healthcare provision matter? And it is the First Amendment that allows the employers of HobbyLobby to boldly and openly display and practice their faith such that by example and preaching the gospel, all their employees can be freely changed and saved. Use America and our religious liberties this way and the matter is solved. Tweet or call me when they try to stop that! Oh I'm all over that like the Gmen on the Colts years back! (I so love you Tony Dungy!:)
Peace in!
Yulanda K.

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Speak against the erosion of religious liberties in America

@RickWarren Religious liberties have not eroded. The First Amendment and Constitution live. We can stand on it, and fight with it, using it, but we too must be accurate in comprehension, just and fair to all other beliefs and religions or the philosophy of non-belief and yield to it. It is the one sided perspective that especially Christians have had concerning religious freedom that has been and is now a big problem.
Yulanda K.

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Power of Partnership and Cooperation for a Good Cause

(It's shameful to all that I have to specifically state for a good cause now. SMH! An that complaint is of the quintessential essence or heart of this piece.)

The word corporate or corporation is derived from the word cooperation or co-operation.

A Corperation is many individuals and individual systems working or co-operating together unto One.
(Mitt Romney is right. Corperations are people or a collection of people cooperating together as one for a specific matter or many causes. MisteR shout out! That's Mitt Romney shoutout :-)

Sometimes the individual systems can effectively function alone and a part from its interconnection to the other systems it is specifically conjoined and thus all the other systems and the One, and sometimes not. Consider. The brain can perfectly function without many of the other body parts, but many of them, none effectually, can function without the brain. Ex. Stephen Hawkins.

Likewise, the heart.  (Though science has made far more advances in repairing, assisting mechanically, transplanting and with artificial hearts than they have made for the brain.)

Though not as important as the brain physically, spiritually and soulishly, the heart is the greater. Their positions of order and priority are switched. Spiritually, the heart is the most important system and force of the individual and corporation. The heart is the core and founding principle or true reason of BEing of that entire structure. It is itself the "heart of the matter". If it is cracked, bruised, or broken, all other systems and the entire Body or corporation will eventually fail even if it flails on as if all is well and good for a season.

Please consider.

This is not just for the Christian. Consider some of the non profit organisations, Synoguoges, businesses and workplaces, towns, counties, nations and even your homes that you are part of. If the true reason for being is no longer kept and followed with integrity so all can follow, or covered and ignored and no longer valued, or perhaps was never ever set, there can be no GOOD growth upward or outward.

This is why the Pentateuch and Torah, the Bible, the Quaran, and all religious documents must again be considered by sincere worshippers or let religion be left alone all together. (I am not talking of mistakes, but persistent rebellion and purposeful ignorance for convience sake.)

And also to all nations and communities within, their governing documents must again demand faithfulness and loyalty. In America, it is our blessed Constitution. And it is blessed. No doubt about it.

Again this isn't a Christian thing per se, but I am what I am by the grace of God. Read all of Ephesians 4 when you get a chance, perhaps all of Ephesians and note this specific passage below:

Ephesians 4:16
From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body to the edifying of itself in love.

Thank You.

God Bless America, all Creation and each and everyone of you.

Yulanda K.

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Facing My Critics and Responding

Facing My Critics and Responding

Jesus responded to criticism. Paul responded. But in all follow the Spirit; there's a time of silence & to speak. And some critism is really wise council. Let us all come to the table, and no longer avoid one another. This is the reason for the current great divide in America and in the world; Repub. v Dem., Church v Govt, Left v Right, etc. Some issues are really just unresolved/unseettled differences by ignorance due to misinformation that is never corrected because all avoid judgment and criticism and the "other side". When Jesus judges will any be able to avoid? But we can do it now and allow truth to set free. I'm not speaking in terms of Christian religion only. I'm speaking of tacklimg real issues like racism vs avoiding bad character that in an area may be of a particular race predomindantly. We have to talk. We have to come together even if both sides are truthfully valid, at least the their will be understanding of the others point of view. This way, criticism doesn't become murmuring and angst that swells into resentment and hate. This is where it can get out of control.
I can't make anyone do it. But as for me I will face my critics and criticize according to knowledge, and correct myself openly, as openly as I criticised, if I am found to be wrong.  I an assured this is right for this era and generation.
Peace In through peaceful confrontation.

Yulanda K.

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"I must decrease" and let "GOD INCREASE" "DIE TO SELF" and "SERVE OTHERS" John 3: 30

The title was sent in a tweet to me. I guess it is a statement but I took it as a question. Below is my answer. Whatever God says do, do. But we are one with Jesus, and His Body. How can He be lifted up and not us? Did he not already die and we that believe were crucified with Him and now are above and live? When we were bornagain, we died with Him and was resurrected with Him. The real issue is why we keep letting the Old Man that was crucufied back up. For even after the new birth, we have free will. None the less, even Paul said I crucify my flesh daily. But follow his letters. Hint. Read them in chronological order sometime.) Paul got over that and learned how to BE, even while instructing those who weren't yet able. Grace increases to the Body. Just as greater works we do than Jesus, surely greater we do than Paul. Perfection is come!
When John Baptist said what you refer to, he was a representation of the OT and Old Covenant. That passage is to everyone before they get bornagain, it is the "process".
Best advice to every individual believer is to follow the Spirit. As many as are led by the Spirit are the sons of God. The Word is good and God. All scripture can be used, but thee are conflicting passages in the Word. The Spirit tell us which Word of the Word we are to follow now. The Spirit guides us into all present truth and allows us to be instant in season. The Spirit agrees with the Word, but PRECEDES the Word. We get in trouble doing it the other way around. Adam was never given a scroll or a book to read, but learned or recieved instruction by communing and hearing from God, who is a Spirit, only!
On your site, you have a quote from Will Smith. Why is his personal experience dictating to Christians? Jesus said I will keep you in perfect peace who's mind is stayed on me. And He also says I will perfect those things that concern you. Peace is a fruit of the Spirit. And the Kingdom of God; dominion that is Now and not later, is not meat or drink, but Righteousness, Peace, and Joy in the Holy Ghost or in the Spirit. So how can we then believe we are ALL struggling. I love Will Smith, but he's wrong.
Ok. That's enough for now. I purposely left out scripture references. The Barreans were more noble then those at Thessalonica because they searched to see if these things were true. I hope all who reads, meditates and studies these things through the Spirit and the scriptures day and night, will say amen, or in love correct me if they find inaccuracies.
Hope to meet you oneday. Happy Happy New Year! Your best is now for now faith is!
Peace In always that it may be out.
Yulanda K.

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Be Careful How You Judge. Judge By The Spirit Only!

Tattooes and piercings may be an indication of something not quite right in the inner man, but necessarily. Be careful how you judge. Judge by the Spirit only!

And contrary wise, a well kempt clean cut individual can be indicative of everything right internally and spiritually. Be careful how you judge. Judge by the Spirit only!

Matthew 23:25
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess.

Mark 7:20
And he said, That which comes out of the man, that defiles the man.
Let's talk about violent video games and entertainment. I will say emphatically, they are not the problem. It is the soul of man and an unchecked conscious of all creation! Some of our every day communication that society is fed is far worse. And I'm not talking about cuss words either!

Selah.

Yulanda K.

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Let Him Who Steals, Steal No More. God Has Given To Us All

Matthew 26:9
For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

Even for a good cause we are not to make merchandise of the grace given us.
Follow the #Spirit.

And we are to guard as much as possible from others making merchandise of us as well, though unintended consequences may come.

2 Peter 2:3
And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you...

Now there is use and ab-use (abuse - an abnormal use for no good cause).  Many use the gospel. We are the resource and not the source though we are of God, the Source. But some abuse it, picking and choosing doctrines and evoking God without sincerity and not as one that internalized it, for their own natural purposes.

Phillipians 1:14 And many of the brothers in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. 15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: 16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: 17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defense of the gospel. 18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretense, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.

(Notice. I said it doesn't go well for the envious or abusive preacher, but I still rejoice as Paul did, that Christ be preached. Yet, who would I be if I didn't care for the soul of the one that preaches for the wrong cause. It will not go well for them.)

I will once again warn against those that are not personally sold out and are striving for God that are using God and scriptures as a tool and strategy only for political purposes or any purpose.  We have seen this before. It does not last and the end result is worse. But if individuals are changed by the gospel, so is the world, even politics. This strategy didn't go well for Judas (though at some point he was a true believer), and will not go well for you.

And as with Jesus and Paul goes also me. There are many graced and should hear me, take in and rightly divide what I say and deliver it to whom they have been sent. But others are not graced, well intentioned or not. And we know there are those that are not well intentioned at all; towards me, God or creation, but are selfish opportunists here to steal promises and deceive many. Let him who steals, steal no more. God has given to us all.

Yulanda K.
Incase any are still wondering, I am the real thing.

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It Pays To Obey! He Is Sovereign, But....

Lo I come in the volume (full and completely finished work) of the book written of me, Yulanda K., even as Jesus came in the volume of the book written of Him. It is a matrix, for my book is contained in His book.
The Word became flesh. The word became flesh. Details count. Don't mingle the Author and Finisher's work with other beliefs, including our own experiences. We confuse the ideas of God's Sovereignty and man's freewill which seem to collide. Remember. It was the Sovereign God that gave man his freewill. So, rather than being the Author and Finisher of who we are specifically, though it will eventually translate to that if we endure by grace; rather than directly to perfection,God is the Author and Finisher of our faith.  God includes the vehicle of faith that can bypass the natural concept of time and bring us now to our expected end, working with our freewill. God placed in us a seed of faith that will grow exactly into what God originally designed when planted freely by the sower. God is the Author and Finisher of our faith, of which we ourselves must use to extract the destiny and personality and being God made from before the foundations of the world. This is what makes us co-laborers with the Sovereign God and therefore worthy of co-honor, co-glory, and total joint-heirs with God. However, that God be not "punked" by His own workmanship so as the created takes over and recreates all, changing all into what he wants and not what God designed, God created or allowed the wastor to destroy. The wastor destroys things made that was never in God's sovereign plan, and in the most severe case the entire workman. But He can not ever touch or destry what God did intend. Truly, with God before you who or what can be against you. The safest place in all the world is the will of God. That place, the will of God, is perfect, and no matter what it looks like, whomever is there is perfect!
God Himself contrary to the waster, rewards those that dilligently seek Him and His plan for their life. They shall receive a crown of life and crowns even in this present time! It pays to obey.
He does all this without force but by His Spirit, which can get very tricky (not for Him) because His workmanship is many membered and is made of billions of human beings and trillions of other beings forces in all of creation. It is possible for one to break ranks and therefore harm many others. But God has created a way of escape for the faithful in this circumstance, too and without forcing the unfaithful and disobedient. (Jesus did NOT HAVE to die. Selah.)
We celebrate His birth, but know and receive, It Is Finished!
Amen.
Yulanda K.

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Seperation of Church and State? No. Seperation of Any Particular Religion and State. Yes.

The First Amendment is so awesome. It is governmentally and personally to each individual perfect. It comes strait down the middle, and carefully divides the two ideas of Seperation of Church and State and The Absence of Religion Altogether in Government. The two ideas do slightly differ.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Our Government as a Body shall make No Law in Respecting An Establishment of Religion. If it stopped there, we can all conclude seperation of state.  But that same amendment in a continuing thought and not seperate for it is of one amendment and not several, to the individual and collective Bodies of Worship (I will include non religious thought/philosophy) guarantees each freedom of speech, freedom of press or the printed word, and  peaceably assembly. If it stopped here, there still is an slight argument for total seperation. It is the last part of the amendment that slightly changes things. Bodies of Religion are given the right and freedom to as a religion petition the Government for redress of grievences. Inorder to do that Church and State can not be seperate. The unfairly treated Muslim, treated unfairly based on being a Muslim alone has the right to go to the government for protection from this, as does Islam as a whole or any religion or philosophy.

We can all BE openly who we are with out threat in America. How awesome.

In addition, the entire country, "We The People" make up the government or at least the representatives are chosen from all citizens. Therefore, each person has the right to be a representative and be represented, and also has freedom of religion. Therefore, it would be against the first amendment to make any individual, even that is in Government or to be in Goverment, to lay down or hide his or her religion. They must though according to the First, like George Washington, be impartial and fair; granting and extending freedom of religion, philosophy, and atheism to all, but make no laws in respect to any of them, nor their own religion.

Even if one in government arrives to conclusions and solutions through meditation and prayer and scriptures, they must be prepared to give a non religious account to all, even as the Harvard graduate could not just say to people I know the answer because I went to Harvard. The Lord said is inappropiate. There must be clear explanation and reasoning based on problems and solutions and according to our founding principles only, regardless of how you arrived.

Seperation of Church and State is not wholly accurate. But freedom to worship or not, Who and in what way, is for each of us, even those in government.

With Liberty and Justice for All, even the religious or otherwise minded.

God Bless America.

Yulanda K.

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Addressing the Conscience of America: There is Still An Actual Right and Wrong, Even in Liberty

One says 2+2=4. Another argues with him and says 2+2=5. Then a peace pipe smoker comes along and says "compromise". That's the problem. No one yields when they're clearly wrong. And others are afraid to back what is right. SMH!

With that said, I saw that a young man from Newtown of his own freewill and choice decided to stop playing violent video games. This is right! It would also be right if his parents took them away. Children do not have all the same freedoms and rights as adults. But parents must be free to train them the way they seem right, within reason.

In the wake of the Newtown, Connecticut massacre. I implore all not to take rights but to attack and appeal to the conscience of individuals and all of society. Not by force, but by influence and freewill, we can make a difference. It is more sincere, pure, and authentic when people of their own will choose right, and therefore will it last, even forever. Binds and chains are to be broken and will be broken. There's a New Testament story of a mad man that broke every chain the people put on him to hold him and stop him. Jesus comes with only influence out of true care, and the mad man is then found clothed and in his right mind to the point the people didn't believe it was the same man. I'll post the story on a subsequent post.

In addition, I opened with the notion that no one yields when they are actually wrong. If we are going to address guns, violent entertainment like video games and movies, then we must also address our current political culture where there is constant arguing, no pure dissent, angst and division with no real cause.

We do not know what this young man who killed in Newtown was being fed constantly via real media, social media, blogs, and emails. I am such a proponent of free speech and it is not a right that should ever be infringed upon. However, we do have liability laws, purgury laws, laws against false accusations and other laws against blatant destructive lies. And privately, most teach our children to not gossip and spread rumors or unverified "facts".

In this past election cycle, I've heard and seen things that were flat out untrue by both the Right and the Left and by the Religious and Non-Religious. I love to debate, communicate, and fellowship with all concerning every angle and point of view. This is good and right. I engage. And when proven wrong, I yield and even tell others that I was wrong. But when I clearly pointed out inaccuracies using fact and proof, and not just opinion, many refused to change, repent, retract, or back down. Many doubled down and attacked me and truth and even spread lies concerning me. I believe my life and experience is a microcosm of a greater problem in this era, and we all must be concerned.

When hate, and competition; a lust driven to win at any cost and by any means, over rides what is actually right and fair and honest and just, we are in a most dangerous place. Ex. Steroids.

If the "good" people will knowlingly deceive to win, what would an emotionally disturbed, immature 20 year old that has been constantly fed with lies and distortion, do? We have seen and seen and seen what they will do. #colombine #aurora #wisconsin #newtown #september11th

We are to fight, but a good fight according to our belief. A good fighter never has to resort to violence or offense. And true belief is based on and seeks/desires truth and fact only; pure dissent, not gamesmanship, which we exalted far too long.

Consider all that there may be true and continual peace in each of us, and then extended out to all of America and all the world.

I love you all.

Yulanda K.

Addressing the Conscience of America the Jesus Way: Influence Not Force The Mad Man of Gadarenes that Chains (laws and rules) Could NOT Bind Mark 5:1 And they came over to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. 2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains: 4 Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him. 5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones. 6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him, 7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with you, Jesus, you Son of the most high God? I adjure you by God, that you torment me not. 8 For he said to him, Come out of the man, you unclean spirit. 9 And he asked him, What is your name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many. 10 And he sought him much that he would not send them away out of the country. 11 Now there was there near to the mountains a great herd of swine feeding. 12 And all the devils sought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them. 13 And immediately Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea. 14 And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done. 15 And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. 16 And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine. 17 And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts. 18 And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him. 19 However, Jesus suffered him not, but said to him, Go home to your friends, and tell them how great things the Lord has done for you, and has had compassion on you. 20 And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.

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Forgive me pastor for imposing. I know you don't know me. But the other day u tweeted about how if we have not gone thru great tragedy, we can't understand those who did.
But it was you that I first heard teach on the 3 "points" of sin; lust of eye, lust of flesh and pride. In Hebrews it talks of Jesus having compassion, because he was touched with our infirmities. You bought out the fact Jesus was never a crack head, never had an abortion, and never was disabled, etc. Yet, He was touched with our infirmities, compassionate and made perfect, our captain and bishop.

I believe you were right then. I do not believe I , or anyone has to go through any tragedy or experience the same tragedy of others to have compassion. I believe much greater is my compassion just because the compassionate One lives in me.
Thank you,
Yulanda K.

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@JoyceMeyer And repent. Forgiveness is always here, but the entire gospel is about it being received by repentance. When we skip steps, the world does, too. Then, even if we do better, another keeps doing wrong. Look at the world. All move forward, no1 says they're wrong. Do you know I was chastised by a minister, pastor and boss for saying I'm sorry when I was wrong or just to reconcile? Do we not teach our children to forgive and repent! Yes we do. Beyond religion even, it is right. This is right. The fact that still one side; forgiveness is taught and not the other says a lot. Reconciliation means there's peace by  forgiveness, and the otherside saying I'm sorry. You can't even say there was an I'm sorry when the offense haven't ceased.  I pray the Church hears.

Yulanda K.

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Let God Be True, And Every Man A Liar....

I'm not trying to hurt you, only help.

You do a disservice to whomever or whatever you try to defend when you do not well represent them or it.

As Christians, we are to defend the gospel or good news of the kingdom of God, and not our preferences. And we do so, out of care for the world God so loved,as we love it and all there in as well.

Philippians 1:17
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defense of the gospel. 

Philippians 1:7
Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers of my grace.

Denominations are fine if their foundations are biblically consistent, and are built by those sent by God. But no rules of any are to overide the Spirit, Word, and perfect will of God in the Christian faith.

Matthew 15:3
But he (Jesus) answered and said to them (the religious representatives), Why do you also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?

Mark 7:9
And he (Jesus) said to them (the religious representatives), Full well you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your own tradition.

Mark 7:13
Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which you have delivered: and many such like things do you.

Colossians 2:8
Beware lest any man spoil you (any Christian) through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

It is a shew of selfishness, with an apppearance only of noblity, when we defend the ways set forth by men that is not of God, but will then also continually verbally and with actions dispute what is cleary God's truth and Word, in black and white, whether you agree or consent to BE it or not. And far much worse it is when you don't even live according to some of the inaccuracies you insist on attributing to God.

Matt 25:24 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew you that you are an hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not strewed: 25 And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the earth: see, there you have that is yours. 26 His lord answered and said to him, You wicked and slothful servant, you knew that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strewed: 27 You ought therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received my own with usury. 28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it to him which has ten talents.

In the story, the guy who had one falsely accused or was deceived into thinking the Lord was a "hard" man. Clearly, by the reward and generosity shown to the other servants, that assessment was not true. However, the Lord doesn't dispute or defend Himself. He only begins to judge the servant using that servants very own words and thoughts. Integrity counts.

Revelation of John 3:16
So then because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew you out of my mouth.

James 1:7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. 8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.

So say. So do. And God will then correct you, when you seek with your whole heart purely. Someone who is pure, will do what they believe is right even when it is wrong, and gladly receive correction from others or correct themself when they know the truth.

Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

1 Timothy 1:13
Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I (Paul) obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

I speak the truth on these matters. It is not only denominations and their workings, but also many defend political party platforms, cultural ideolgy and their own experiences over and even against the Word of God, making themselves God apart and seperate from God. It still amazes me how these same call themselves humble, though nothing they say reflects Jesus whom is the embodiment of Holiness and humility.

This is not about nor should be applied to political cultural wars, either. I perceive some have and would use this message against homosexuality, abortion, and violent or immoral entertainment. If you read and comprehend fully, you will see it is not appropiate to use religion or the gospel directly on the masses, civilly. Let freedom ring.  This that I write addresses individuals only, and dealing with the hypocritical state of the soul we have allowed. Civilly, we render to Caesar what is Caesars. Here, I implore and charge each individual to personally learn and then render to God what is God's.  We will forever go to the highways and by ways to proclaim the gospel to every nation and every one. We speak baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and Holy Ghost, but it is also forever to the whosoever will only. We lay down before them life and death, they must choose life.

Revelation of John 22:11
He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.

I speak that you may change. I speak that you may see, not by might or force, but by the Spirit that dwells in me.

Meditate day and night and study (the Word) to shew yourself approved unto God and a workman with out shame before any man. Even if your life is good, that doesn't mean it reflects properly what God said, though that is the hope. It just means God is Good. Let that Goodness lead you repent if your ways are not His ways. Learn His ways.

Romans 3:4
...Yes, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That you might be justified in your sayings, and might overcome when you are judged.

Again I speak this to your shame, but unto your glory.

Receive it.

His Mercy AND Truth, together endures forever. You can not seperate the two. And truth sets free.

Peace in!

Yulanda K.

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@BishopJakes Thx 4responding.
I've heard a lot of preachers speak after tragedies. I listened to you and another concerning this one. You were less vague, especially on the mental health issue. But Jesus always had the answer or solution.
Why does the politician have to come up with an answer, but not the sons of God? Does God no longer specifically speak? If we asked, would He not tell us exactly what is the problem and how to solve it? I will accept it if the Church is truly at a loss. But I have to ask why do we seem as lossed as all else, all the time. Why do we sound just like those that ask when we have the Answer in us? Am I too spiritually simple?

Thx for replying. I'm honored.
YK.

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Jesus IS The Answer. How Is It His Body Seems Never To Have Answers?

We pray to commune and be with God. And subsequently we get answers to questions. Why are Christians so afraid to say they have the answers or access to them? Or, why don't we seem have answers?

James 1:5
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that gives to all men liberally, and upbraides not; and it shall be given him.

Are we are afraid to come off arrogant? Every other sphere is allowed and expected to solve problems. Why not the Church? It makes us look hokey. And the more we do not have solutions, the more we become emotional "blankies" only, and not the the strong tower where men are saved and remain. They may be annoyed at first, but after consideration and time, people are comforted by truth and answers, which are comforting as much and more in the long run, as a shoulder to cry on.

Consider Jesus to the woman at the well, Jesus to the San Phoenician woman, and Jesus to Martha and Mary after Lazarus died. He weeps and is compassionate, but He still speaks truth even if harsh, and even in the very moment of sorrow or distress. Everytime truth is given and the answer is received, the situation or person is healed.  Truth sets free. His truth and mercy endures forever. There can be no mercy, which is a judgement, without first acknowledging truth or finding the right path.

Part two to the question is it is possible that we really do not have the answers? But how can that be? We have to ask why? Especially as the world waxes worse.
James 1:6
But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavers is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
James 1:7
For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.

It seems we, the Church is waivering. That is what actually prompted me to write.  All Creation is wating for the sons of God. It will continue to groan until we solve problems and are more than comfort with no substance. (Rom 8)

As we know, most of the worlds and Americas problems are political. If the sons of God are for Creation, then we can not back away from this sphere. While only those graced and sent should actually enter the realm, we all must pray and be informed.

Jesus said render unto Caesar what is Caesars and render unto God what is Gods. While in context He said this concerning money, Jesus did not tear down any part of the Roman government. He respected authority, even gaining respect of centurians. He paid His taxes, though He stated He knew they were unfair. (Not that taxes are bad, but that Rome and the tax collectors were cheating the people, especially the Jews.) Jesus focused on the Kingdom of God being within us, and therefore enabling us to reign in any circumstance, or condition. It is appropiate to fight for justice, but it isn't necessary to tear down sound laws or make civil laws line up biblically in every way. It takes grace and the Holy Spirit to know which is which.

I say to the Church, render to America what is Americas and render to God what is Gods. To do so, you have to know how to rightly divide the two. This means the Christian has to be informed politically as well as informed spiritually, even just to pray.

And we depend on those graced by God to reign in the political realm to help explain; those who educate us only and those who are in or are to be in offices.

We plow. We sow. We labor. The Harvest is ready. Answers and solutions will reap the saints and sons, and uncover the glory.

Yulanda K.

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More concerning Conecticut Massacre: EFX Of A Violent Culture and Mental Health

December 16th, 2012

Excellent roundtable discussion on Meet the Press on gun regulation/control, urban vs rural America, violent culture/entertainment, NRA, the 2nd Amendment, mental health, religion etc. All sides and angles! A great start.

I gave some thoughts about some of the above earlier, yesterday and Friday. But let me give more, especially pertaining to our violet culture and this era through a post I tweeted in response to another, and also the Christian perspective through scripture.

Before I talk about Christianity, let me talk about this generation; my generation. We have grown up with violent rap lyrics, graphic video games, raunchy humor, soft porn and hard porn has even been more acceptable. We did not grow up on channels 2, 4, and 7 as the only national channels. I caught part of that last, "spiritual" culture, but also spent a great part of my youth with 100s of cable channels, video on demand, and no such thing as kid friendly primetime hours. In this, the vulnerable has suffered and did become disturbed and actually violent whether actually mentally ill and/or hardened and desensitized, but of sound mind. I'm not sure which depraved scenario is worse.

On the otherhand, the tough hearted and tough minded got stronger. Responsible parenting, love, and correction in any home finds a way no matter how violent the environment may be. For every tragedy and evil person that we can possibly point to that may have been influenced adversely, I will show you 5 that are fine and even most successful and would not kill. But I do believe all of society, not just this generation is morally challenged. It is not the violent entertainment, but the lack of sound teaching and expectation of good character, integrity, care and consideration for one another.

Below is my response to a post. It will be followed by scriptures to represent the Christian point of view, but not much explanation. I need people to be noble and search the matter out themselves from meditation and study. This, self study and meditation, will also help to cement justice in the hearts.

**Response**

I can make sense of it (the violence). We all wring our hands and say something about these major tragedies and displays, but when all other evil conduct and unrighteousness is done, we say no condemnation instead of correcting matters. I watch violent movies and love all video games. And I grew up with these things. Yet, I preach and walk in total love and peace. The difference? I've been born again. Marvel not I say....You must be born again. If morality and laws  prevent certain activities that aren't sin themselves worked, then the OT should've been enough. But Romans 8 says the law COULD not.... So, let freedom ring. Let preachers and Christians go forth and do what they are called to do. And let the righteous pray, for the prayers of the righteous availeth much.
But please let's not take away the things that make America beautiful. This is right, even as we grieve and sorrow over every child lost, every lost adult, and all surviving parents, relatives, loved ones, and friends.
Peace In,
Yulanda K.

The Christian point on view on good character, mental health, evil culture. (Scriptures only)

*Mental Health
1 Corinthians 2:16
For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him?  But we have the mind of Christ.

*Mental Health/Managing the Continuing Taking In Of Violence or Evil, Without Sin

Hebrews 5:12 For when for the time you ought to be teachers, you have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. 13 For every one that uses milk is unskillful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. 14 But strong meat belongs to them that are of full age, even those who *by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

Hebrews 4:15
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

Mark 7:19 Because it enters not into his heart, but into the belly, and goes out into the draught, purging all meats? 20 And he said, That which comes out of the man, that defiles the man. 

*Good And Fine, Even Righteous To Be Angry, But Without Sin.

Ephesians 4:26
Be you angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down on your wrath:

John 2:15 And when he had made a whip of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; 16 And said to them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.

Matthew 5:22
But I say to you, That whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whoever shall say, You fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

Titus 1:7
For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not self-willed, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

*Good Judgment and Training For the Purpose of Change, Not Condemnation

Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Jude 14 And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of his saints, 15 To execute judgment on all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him. 16 These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaks great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage.

Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God to salvation to every one that believes; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

*The Only Way to Truly BE And Remain Good No Matter What

John 3:7
Marvel not that I said to you, You must be born again.

I Cor 13:4 Love suffers long, and is kind; Love envies not; Love braggs not itself, is not puffed up, 5 Does not behave itself unseemly, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, thinks no evil; 6 Rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 LOVE NEVER FAILS: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. 9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. 11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 13 And now stays faith, hope, Love, these three; BUT THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE.

Please meditate and study. The safest place in all the world is the will of God. Have a perfect heart towards all people and all your works will be perfect. For all the good will of God is for people and is perfect.

Yulanda K.

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More concerning Conecticut Massacre: EFX Of A Violent Culture and Mental Health

December 16th, 2012

Excellent roundtable discussion on Meet the Press on gun regulation/control, urban vs rural America, violent culture/entertainment, NRA, the 2nd Amendment, mental health, religion etc. All sides and angles! A great start.

I gave some thoughts about some of the above earlier, yesterday and Friday. But let me give more, especially pertaining to our violet culture and this era through a post I tweeted in response to another, and also the Christian perspective through scripture.

Before I talk about Christianity, let me talk about this generation; my generation. We have grown up with violent rap lyrics, graphic video games, raunchy humor, soft porn and hard porn has even been more acceptable. We did not grow up on channels 2, 4,and 7 as the only national channels. I caught part of that last, "spiritual" culture, but also spent a great part of my youth with 100s of cable channels, video on demand, and no such thing as kid friendly primetime hours. In this the vulnerable has suffered and did become disturbed and actually violent whether actually mentally ill and/or hardened and desensitized, but of sound mind. I'm not sure which depraved scenario is worst.

On the otherhand, the tough hearted and tough minded got stronger. Responsible parenting, love, and correction in any home finds a way no matter how violent the environment may be. For every tragedy and evil person that we can possibly point to that may have been influenced adversely, I will show you 5 that are fine and even most successful and would not kill. But I do believe all of society, not just this generation is morally challenged. It is not the violent entertainment, but the lack of sound teaching and expectation of good character, integrity, care and consideration for one another.

Below is my response to a post. It will be followed by scriptures to represent the Christian point of view, but not much explanation. I need people to be noble and search the matter out themselves from meditation and study. This, self study and meditation, will help to cement justice in the hearts.

**Response**

I can make sense of it (the violence). We all wring our hands and say something about these major tragedies and displays, but when all other evil conduct and unrighteousness is done, we say no condemnation instead of correcting matters. I watch violent movies and love all video games. And I grew up with these things. Yet, I preach and walk in total love and peace. The difference? I've been born again. Marvel not I say....You must be born again. If morality and laws  prevent certain activities that aren't sin themselves worked, then the OT should've been enough. But Romans 8 says the law COULD not.... So, let freedom ring. Let preachers and Christians go forth and do what they are called to do. And let the righteous pray, for the prayers of the righteous availeth much.
But please let's not take away the things that make America beautiful. This is right, even as we grieve and sorrow over every child lost, every lost adult, and all surviving parents, relatives, loved ones, and friends.
Peace In,
Yulanda K.

The Christian point on view on good character, mental health, evil culture. (Scriptures only)

*Mental Health
1 Corinthians 2:16
For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him?  But we have the mind of Christ.

*Mental Health/Managing the Continuing Taking In Of Violence or Evil, Without Sin

Hebrews 5:12 For when for the time you ought to be teachers, you have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. 13 For every one that uses milk is unskillful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. 14 But strong meat belongs to them that are of full age, even those who *by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

Hebrews 4:15
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

Mark 7:19 Because it enters not into his heart, but into the belly, and goes out into the draught, purging all meats? 20 And he said, That which comes out of the man, that defiles the man. 

*Good And Fine, Even Righteous To Be Angry, But Without Sin.

Ephesians 4:26
Be you angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down on your wrath:

John 2:15 And when he had made a whip of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; 16 And said to them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.

Matthew 5:22
But I say to you, That whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whoever shall say, You fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

Titus 1:7
For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not self-willed, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

*Good Judgment and Training For the Purpose of Change, Not Condemnation

Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Jude 14 And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of his saints, 15 To execute judgment on all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him. 16 These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaks great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage.

Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God to salvation to every one that believes; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

*The Only Way to Truly BE And Remain Good No Matter What

John 3:7
Marvel not that I said to you, You must be born again.

I Cor 13:4 Love suffers long, and is kind; Love envies not; Love braggs not itself, is not puffed up, 5 Does not behave itself unseemly, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, thinks no evil; 6 Rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 LOVE NEVER FAILS: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. 9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. 11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 13 And now stays faith, hope, Love, these three; BUT THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE.

Please meditate and study. The safest place in all the world is the will of God. Have a perfect heart towards all people and all your works will be perfect. For all the good will of God is for people and is perfect.

Yulanda K.

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The Destruction Was Televised. Why Not The Construction?

I know many are giving money and supplies to the victims of #HurricaneSandy, but what are charities, Churches, Synagogues, ministries, other faiths and individuals doing to help with actual labor, construction and clean up, if anything? I ask because someone can have money or access to it, but can't or do not know how to build. I am hearing many stories of people on waiting lists and/or can't find good construction companies and workers.

As far as money is concerned, insurance must be exhausted first, and then savings and personal finances. In the case of natural disasters, I don't think everyone's balance has to drop to zero or go negative, before the next resource kicks in. But each must be personally responsible first,and then collectively we can get through this together.

The next resource should be family and friends, and then kind strangers and all Non Profits, for such is why they have the status of being tax exempt. But in addition to money, helping hands are needed as well.

What about Extreme Makeover and other such shows? All know I love partnership. While exploitation is wrong in itself, there's nothing wrong with the entertainment value in the enjoyment and rejoicing all or many get by seeing people get help. The destruction was televised, why not the construction. And in that we can add yet another partner; Corporate America. Can you say sponsorship? Let's see every angle.

Local government and federal government is already in a bind with the daily operations of communities and the nation. Fiscal Cliff. Remember? They should help in caring for the "General Welfare" of all, but they should not be a first resort, ever!

Let's go!

Yulanda K.

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Judgement: A Different Way of Looking At It

Musing and meditating more on Dr. Creflo Dollar this morning.

It was so good and right, but we have to address that one small piece about the word Judgement and the Judgement seat. What he said and his interpretation is right but not complete. And I believe this is where many are getting stuck.  God's wisdom is manifold (many sided) indeed.

I will be short or at least as short as I can be :)

What is not considered is that everything Creflo says, most especially in the context of his office as a preacher is Judgement. And we know it is the Spirit in him and on him and not Creflo seperately of the flesh, that is speaking, and therefore it is not only Dr. Dollar Judging or Preaching or Testifying or Commanding at that moment, but God Himself Judging with Dr. Dollar.

We are to free the world and all creation person by person, therefore nation by nation from laws into the perfect law of liberty, which is love and is glorious. How?

The answer lies in Sent and Graced. What is the profession of your faith? Or, as Rick Warren says it, what in the world are you here for?

Sent and Graced doesn't just apply to preaching and religion, but to every sphere, walk of life and occassion was there born in the world ones that are Sent and Graced by God for that cause and matter. 

When you are in your proper and rightful place or places (Some He gave 5. Some He gave 2. Some He gave 1.), everything you say or do or don't say or don't do is Gods judgement, and it is to get us all to the place where we no longer need to teach our neighbor or need the law or laws as a school master to tell us how to BE; good, kind, perfectly godly, and walk in love at all times because it is simply who we are and our very nature. Dr. Dollar correctly suggested as much. 

If the sin nature can manifest itself, why not the God nature, which was in the beginning and will be there in the end. He is Alpha AND Omega. If A=B and A=C, then B=C. The only hiccup to All mankind following suit with God, being we are in His image is man's propensity to sin. Get rid of that propensity, and man will freely choose and naturely gravitate towards what really only eternally exists; God who is good. (Marvel not...!). This is the reality of on Earth as it is in Heaven and manifest Glory. 

Dr Dollar is also correct in the fact that we have already been judged. Judgement was actually before the foundation of the world. And when you are born again, that is you receiving that good judgement. Receiving the mercy that has prevailed against condemnation of Satan and all fallen angels and sin in the flesh, not actually people, but people must choose to be disconnected from it or it will take you down with it. Hence, it is called the Judgement seat of Mercy, not condemnation. Mmmmh!. Let's go deepest and highest.

The subsequent "judgements" or corrections fall in the category of line upon line and precept upon precept. It does not HAVE to be, nor is it God's best and initial plan, but out of love and care for each and all, it is God's safe net. This is why we are grateful for those who see and live according to the expected end, but by grace are sent to teach those that fall in this spectrum. As long as there is breath in their body and Jesus has not returned.....
Thank you Joyce Meyers and John Maxwell to name two.

Also, society has to be protected from those that might harm another in figuring it out. So good judgement and correction is necessary, but what those judgements are per area, per moment is what is in question. Instant in season we are to be.

Again. Whether you are graced to be in Business, Media, Education, Family (Moms, dads and guardians are graced by God. They are instantly and automatically leaders), Arts and Entertainment, Government or Religion (and for these purposes all religions or philosophy), and regardless of where you stand in that mountain, as said we all have a place, you have grace and are sent and whatever you do is judgement.

Consider and meditate on the book of Jude. And also on Paul. Paul, who speaks most of grace over law, finds himself having to give many laws and restrictions especially to the Corinthians, who were all so abundantly, spiritually gifted, and great. (Why do you think I stay on certain people. It ain't because you're not blessed and graced, it is because you are. Receive what I say.) But in any event, it is to move the whole to liberty. Paul at one time even says the Lord didn't say it, I did. But we know the Lord confirmed.

Each person emphatically, inately and instinctively knows exactly what to do, and is or isn't necessary to bring that territory; physical locale or spiritual locale, to the place of glory, all the while longing to be hands off. Unfortunately, they inately know what not to do too. Adam, David, Jacob, etc and Satan even, was not deceived. They rebelled.

Well that's all for now. Light is come. We are so free to share what we couldn't before. Marvelously awesome is this present time.

Study to shew or make appear yourself approved and therefore not ashamed. Examine yourself that you be not judged.

Love,

Yulanda K.
A great Pastor now! A great Public servant now! And a true friend of God and all.

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Gun Control And The Second Amendment: December 16th, 2012 (2 days after the Newtown, Connecticut Massacre)

A Preamble of sorts: I said a lot on Friday, and Saturday. Some of it I didn't put into writing, but this is in addition to all I have already said and have written. I renew that it is Good judgement in the land that is missing and is more at issue than gun control, which is really a result of the lack of good judgement; good judgement by speech and influence and not by legislation and force. I'm sure I will have more to say later, but in isolating the gun control portion of the conversation that must be had, and that of the 2nd amendment, I wrote a short, informal piece (not that there is much about me that is formal :) Consider it while you chew over all being said from every angle and point of view. Then, we as a nation can justly and of a good sort, move forward and prevent some unnecessary sorrowing. I remind you that consider is the root word of considerate. Consider all, always. BE wholly considerate towards all and at all times. Thank you, Yulanda K.

It is December 16th, 2012 (2 days after the Newtown, Connecticut Massacre).

I watched FoxNews Sunday and Face The Nation today.

I want to, as an ordinary citizen, thank all for the sincere compassion and sensibility displayed by everyone on everyside. What I heard was America the Beautiful, where there was disagreement, but not out of politics and gamesmanship but from a place of pure dissent and sincerity. Thank you all.

And to the media, especially the moderators and anchors, you were marvelous; simply, absolutely, and marvelously done.

I concur with all. We must have a conversation in America concerning these mass killings, gun control and the 2nd amendment. In having that conversation, we must bring all and every point of view represented to the table

Let me point a few things out.

1) I agree with Brit Hume. We know what, but we still need to know all the facts concerning this lastest event. There was some misinformation. No blame. But let's seek truth.

2) Regardless of why, as said, we know there were multiple guns; some semi automatic, and almost 30 are dead, most of which were children.

3) We know Connecticut has a lot of gun regulation and that didn't help.

4) We don't know yet exactly what caused the disturbance in the psyche of this young man, but we know that he indeed was disturbed by reason of what he did.

5) We must remember the true reason for the 2nd amendment and why every American citizen has the right to bear arms. (Of course there are already some exclusions in place.)
    The Second Amendment of the Constitution is not really initially for the defense of personal safety and personal property, though by extension those ideas are included. I reminded some of my co-workers Friday that the Second Amendment is really set for the protection of the Sovereigncy and the keeping of America as the America the founders meant and agreed on it to be, adding policies/laws only that are consistent with the spirit of the founding principles such as life, liberty, and a pursuit of happiness. 

The amendment exists to prevent any future "King Georges" from imperialistically enslaving any part of our nation. It gives the people the right, never to offend or attack, but to defend against any forcible aggression or attack that would threaten this nation. It is there to pro actively prevent any from declaring his or herself as supreme ruler and dictator; disregarding our constitution and laws and rights. What if our military forces turned inward and against us, led by anybody? God forbid. Think. What mechanism do "We The People" have against what a President Morsi almost did in Egypt, though to be fair he did the right thing and backed down, besides the Second Amendment? Remember. I'm not asking what any one in the executive office, legislative office, judicial office, or law enforcement (of which I am apart of), the military, or any part of the governmental sector can do. I'm asking what is there in place for the public and ordinary body of citizens to defend itself, except the Second Amendment? And the Second Amendment is not there just because you disagree with government or public policy. Let's get that straight too. Anarchy is not to be tolerated, either. Let's get truth back in the land and shed light.

Everyone agrees that the men that have committed these murders are or were mentally unstable. Well, unless we are willing as a society to take the grand leap and adopt some of the European ways where law enforcement doesn't have guns, what happens if poliemen or service men, whom we allow to own guns, become mentally ill? Did we not also have recent episodes that included this circumstance as well?

One can make the argument that a mentally disturbed man, who was able to easily obtain and get a hold of advanced weaponry violated the rights of the ones he murdered in that he took their life and therefore their natural liberty and natural ability to pursue happiness. And so, it logically seems right to prevent the disturbed from getting their hands on such weapons that make these massacres so easy.  But we must see the bigger picture, also. We can not take the rights of one to protect the rights of another. Slippery slope. And we must allow the nation, which is not government in and of it self, but is still We The People standing together inter-dependently, to defend the whole.

So finally,
6) We conclude that the answer lies more in keeping guns from the mentally disturbed, and that means more regulations including tougher background checks across the board, perhaps time contraints (not sure, because if it is for the immediate self defense from real danger....?), and possibly an agency equivalent to the automobile's DMV, where there can be centralized licensing and even testing (written and practical) for the initial right to bear arms. Clearly, there would be differences, but it's a start.  And like the DMV, states can retain their rights; limiting big government. Even when I buy a car from an individual, I have to go through the DMV. This may be right. It is only conversation and ideas because there is still drunk driving and vehicular homicides, even with the DMV. And I am sure someone will bring up the point of view that if we have the right to bear arms to protect ourselves against possible rogue government, why should we have to go through government, and is the right inalieanable, meaning to the "good citizen" of which all natively born are at first, they should not have to turn this right into a privilege. A lot to think about.

Not compromise, but I am confident that if we all calmly and sincerely put our heads together, there is just, and rightful common ground to be found.

Let us continue to consider all, always.

Thanks again for behaving without caving, yet hearing, inorder to heal being open to the possibility of your mind changing according to what is wise, good, just and necessary.

With all sincerity and full desire, I say Peace In and forever in America and all the Earth, and good will towards all men.

Yulanda K.
P.S. Don't forget to grieve, have compassion for, and pray for the family of the killer, along with all the other loved ones of the lost.

         

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Concerning Sin, Seasons And The Savior...

Let me say this concerning sin, seasons and the Savior. Enoch did experience the sin nature having come after Adam and his fall from grace. But Enoch found and recieved the Savior, Jesus before Jesus came in the flesh, or hung on the Cross. Enoch not only saw  salvation and the Lord coming but also the tens of thousands of saints that were going to be saved and therefore came with Him.

Jesus was slain before the very foundation of the world. Therefore, humanities salvation was wrought before man actually sinned or was even made. These things can be difficult to understand, but using the principles of faith and grace we can see the big picture. All godly things are by faith through grace, regardless and with the total disregard of linear or kronos time. So, the result or answer can precede the problem or they can come at the same time.  God is Good, All Powerful and sooo loves all Creation and the World, with mankind being the glory or in the highest regard of all that He created. Taking it all in, God is able to totally deliver and keep any one from sin, evil and that fallen angel Lucifer, without taking his freewill. How? We must understand that the first dispensation of man is not found in Adam, but the first dispensation of man and all really the only dispensation needed was in Genesis one and completed in Genesis two, before Adam was made.

Genesis 1:26
And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.
27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
28 And God blessed them, and God said to them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.
29 And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is on the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.

Genesis 2:1
Thus the heavens and the earth WERE FINISHED, AND ALL THE HOST OF THEM.
2 And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had made; and He rested on the seventh day from all his work which He had made.
3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it He had rested from all his work which God created and made.

This is the creation of all mankind, whereas Adam is just the first MADE OR FORMED of the entire created race.

I can go further to a place many still believe to be blasphemous or fear. If mankind is made in the image and likeness of God and is of God, then if "In the beginning God" (Gen. 1), then....

All creation was extracted from God, but we only have the breath, Spirit, and quintessential essence of all God is in us. And that is the worlds hope.

So, if Adam had only received by faith the Word  (which is God-Jesus the Savior), contained in Genesis one, the fall wouldn't have happened.

God did not set us up, but knew what would happen and didn't stop it. There is a difference between the two thoughts. Then, He used it. Two things God will not go against. Mans freewill and mans faith.

I know this is heavy. But I think we are at the point many, even lay men that know the basic principles can understand this. It is so important to know that I am not dismissing, belittling the cross or suggesting Jesus isn't the only way, the Truth, and life and only name where man might be saved. What I am saying is that the timing of it all isn't, nor has to be the way we think it was.

Hebrews 11:1
NOW faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

The physics and scientific laws of Heaven and the spirit realm differs vastly from the science of the natural and has made the natural way, not the other
way around.

Consider all, but in any case I offer you Jesus.
Ask Him into your heart today.

Say Lord, I have done the wrong things and want to be right. You are the savior and died for my sins, and now live. Live in me today. Amen.

Peace will be in, and then it will extend out.

Yulanda K.

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Let us all openly BE who we are...

Within the doctrine of Christianity every believer is commanded to live in peace, treat all justly and fairly, and love all; brethren and strangers, and even all enemies. In fact, all of the law and doctrine of Christianity is fulfilled in the believer when they love their neighbor as their self.

With that said, also within the doctrine of Christianity is that while we are to be good to all, it is against Christianity to mingle and therefore dillute the faith with other faiths and philosophies.

Walking in, living in, and keeping perfect integrity with the two above truths; loving and respecting all, even of every other belief and keeping Christianity and the Word of God pure, can be hard. And it is impossible without the Lord Himself. But with God, all things are possible. By faith through grace we can move, live and BE this straight and narrow way, in Him. It can be done.  I'm still fighting God Himself on the Word that only FEW can even find this way. Who's to say what constitutes a Few? Billions can be considered only a Few when compared to dozens and dozens of trillions. Right? Right.

Everyday I will continue to preach, pray and tweet to challenge all people to be the Few. That's a competition worth having.

Faith compromised is no faith at all. For those who want to make a new faith, do so. But Christianity will stand and stand pure. The Word is the actual Being called Jesus Christ, not just words on a scroll.

God Bless America. The founders in writing,  implementing, and building this country on such a strong firm foundation; The Constitution, has done an awesome thing. I am in still in awe. I believe the doctrine of the US Constitution is only second to the Word of God/bible and in deed lays properly on top of it. 

The first amendment of the Constitution provides a way to civilly do what the bible commands. There is a way in America for us all with all integrity to live according to our chosen faiths without fear or hiding it, and freely live in peace with all, even as others that believe entirely differently. And we can and must all cooperate with one another, without compromising faith. That is REAL tolerance. That is love. If I have to be like you, or something I'm not for you to care and work with me, you are intolerant and have no love.
Let us all openly BE who we are and tear down the veils. If there is shame, don't cover it, change it.

My heart is pure and my hands are clean. I do walk the perfect way.

I'm a great public servant now. I'm a great pastor now. In all walks of life, promote the righteous and just regardless of which religion or philosophy, or of any. In this all will rejoice and even will sigh a sigh of relief when they can just BE. No more games, or strategies other than morality, truth, and justice.

Peace and love,

Yulanda K.

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