A Christian

What makes a Christian?
The other day I was startled to see someone state, that belonging to their particular religion, made them the perfect Christian..
Needless to say there were many comments.
And you can imagine, I also had mine.

At times like this I try not to get angry..
As what would that say about me?

However, I do point out something I discovered many years ago..
That the very first Christian church was called the Sect of the Nazarene..
 Acts 24:5, 24:14 and 28:22.

Amazingly, Peter was not called the leader of this sect, or church, but Paul was.
They had no church building as such but met in homes.
Was this a fore taste of how the church should be?
To me, this spells humble.
Yet, they all stood firm on the salvation of Jesus Christ.

Speaking for myself, I rarely answer to a particular denomination, although I do worship in one.
I prefer to be, a part of the Body of Christ.
To me this encompasses, many Christian denomination believing in Father, Son and Holy Spirit.


On the cross...Jesus put to death the hostility between Jew and Gentile...
Ephesians 2:15-16
Surely He would want us to love each other..
After all, He loved us enough to die for us..
Shouldn't we then, love one another??

   Daughter Daniella with my grandson Izaiah.   Love conquers all.

Sunshine and Happiness

I cannot imagine the world without the sun shining.
Today it came out in full force and we rejoiced.
For days it has rained and rained...
Occasionally there was some reprieve, and the sun would peek through..
But then the rain came pouring down once more.
On the side of town where we live, we are safe from the floods.
SO it was a shock to hear the other side of town was flooding again..
NOT AGAIN!!
On Saturday I went to the shops and purchased milk, bread and eggs..
Little did I realise that some people would soon be panicking for these items.
Yes, our main highway in and out of town was underwater.
The two bridges leading to the other side of town, our church and my son's were flooded.
Water was some 16 meters (53ft) above the water line.
Here are some pictures.

And the road tore up in the next town..
Flash flooding caught many unaware.
Thankfully no one drove onto this is the dark.

NOW, the sun is shining again,  and its time to clean up the mess.

Nothing is Impossible

Jesus looked at them and said,  

“With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Matthew 19:26

Sex Changes in Children

A Lonely Little One

Can you believe this!!!

Taken from: Circle of Moms.......

Do you know a kid who feels he was born the wrong sex?
Sex change treatments for children as young as eight are getting more support from parents and are on the rise, according to a new study. A recent medical report in the journal Pediatrics revealed that a growing number of children are being diagnosed with "gender identity disorder" and receiving sex-changing treatments.

Response from one mother:

  I wouldn't have a big deal, but I think I am more open to it. Some kids aren't born in the right bodies. Whatever you want to call it, it is what it is, and you can deny the truth and force your kid to live in an uncomfortable life and body until they are old enough to do it themselves or you can embrace them and help them.

My Response:   

 Children that age cannot know their own mind and it is ridiculous to suppose they do! 

As a retired Registered Nurse and mother of four grown children, I would talk to them about it. 

There is much confusion about many life events for children today. A parent needs to be just that, the person who wisely guides a child to adulthood. A child is not accountable of full understanding until the age of eleven. Even so, if you look back on your own teen years, how many things did you do that you regretted later? 

A sex change is not something that can easily be reversed, either physically or emotionally. 

I say to parents who support this, GROW UP yourself, and be accountable! this is a life you are meddling with. As for the diagnosis...coming from a medical background myself, I know the screw ups there...

 Doctors are not Gods, they are people with points of view who also make mistakes. 

I would never have allowed a young child of mine to be a guinea pig for some fad... 

They may later hate you for the rest of their lives... so wait. 

 GOD TELLS US:

"The thief (devil)comes only to steal and kill and destroy; 

I (Jesus) came that they may have life, and have it abundantly."

 John 10:10 

Yes, the devil takes away and destroys life, but Jesus came to give it, and give in abundance.

I once heard a story. (short version)

It was about a young homosexual man. 

His way of life distressed him. 

Wanting to change, he met a woman and married.

Yet he kept returning to his un-natural acts with other men.

One night he decided to end his life..but before he did, he rang an old school friend.

"Wait" said the friend, "There is someone I want you to meet first, I'll come and get you."

His friend took him to a house meeting where people were being released from demon possession.

This homosexual man was set free from many demons...

He cried and cried as he was changed and given back his soul ....

He gave his life to Christ, and returned to his wife a new MAN.

THERE ARE MORE ANSWERS TO LIFE THAN THE WORLD WANTS YOU TO KNOW.

READ ABOUT LIFE IN GODS WORD "The Bible".

If it is unfamiliar to you then start with a modern version.

Read the beginning of Genesis, then go to the New Testament and read there. 

Ask God to be your teacher.. Then find a church who serves Him.

Now its your turn...What do you say??  

Thailand Pets and other Friends

I love animals and we were all set in this photo to go on the "Flight of the Gibbons.."
We saw a couple on the roadside, but otherwise, I think we were suppose to be the monkey's.

 

Harnessed up with the other ladies and all ready to go.

I chickened out..

It was so high up in those tree tops.

BUT, I met a lovely guide who sat and talked with me while we waited the two hours for the ladies to return.

His name is Gon.

Gon is 28yrs old and was very open to learn more about Jesus.

We had a lovely discussion and time together.

I believe God planned this.

Please pray for him to grow in Gods love and knowledge.

We went to see the elephants..

Elephant Art

Can you imagine elephants peddling along on bikes..and they seemed to love it.

A baby tiger drinks from a bottle.

New friend the lovely Cheryl, among the REAL exotic Macaw birds...

These may make you feel you are going potty? 

Happy Pots.

Ray tried a car made of Pots.

A lone rider at the end of a hot day on the beach.

 

The Bible...   Proverbs Chap 1: Verse 33

"But whoever listens to me 
will live in safety and be at ease, 

without fear of harm."

Thailand Visit.

Thailand and the East, is unique, and very different to the western world.
It's great for a holiday and a change.


From the old world to the new....lots of smiles and laugher.

 Out of town toilet...and difficult for a woman to use.

A modern toilet with no wall. It looks out on a goldfish pond...lovely.

Under the street arches.

Travel transport of the East...the Tuk Tuk.

This was mostly our travel for comfort.. and the air-con.

 Travel by water.

In the middle of a roundabout.

Our hotel accommodation.

Hotel hall/breezeway with entrance to rooms.

  Hotel outdoor restaurant.

I witness account on Hell.

I am feeling much better, thank you all...

Currently staying in a country where false Gods are worshiped
I wanted to share this truth.
Buddhism believes in re-incarnation..
Fear of, if I do wrong, I will pay for it in the next world.

As I already written, many smile and lie to your face.
or steal from you.
Of course there are also, so called Christians who may also do this.
So lets hear the evidence from one young woman who visited Hell
and returned.


I am not trying to run down the Thai people, there are many sweet and wonderful ones. 
What I am saying is... There is salvation only in JESUS..
So we need to take care. 

In The Arms Of an Angel - Sarah McLaughlin

This song reminds me of my daughter-in-law, Cassie.
She has a beautiful voice and sang it in a talent quest, and won!!

I am in a hotel room in Thailand and unwell with chills and runny nose and eyes.
Ray has gone to golf, at my request.
The Thai people are friendly and kind..BUT, they lie easily, and smile as they do..
Perhaps that is Hindu or Buddhist? it is not Christ.
Only satan is the father of liars. There is no way to say this kindly.

Praise God he is ever here with me, and the angels comfort at His request.
Much love to all.

Gympie- Queensland- Australia

Gympie Gold Town.

In a couple of days Ray and I are off to Thailand..
Yes, golf again.
We have wonderful friends house sitting for us.
 
I have decided to share the town where I live.
I wish the video included our bird life..
But we who live here, tend to take it for granted.
 
At the town park at sunset, hundreds of Lorakeet's, Corella's
and White Cockatoo's fly in to roost for the night.
The noise is deafening...
 
So, here is my town..
We live approx 50 kilometers (31miles) to the Pacific Ocean.
That is, Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach.

"O Lord, you have searched me and known me!
You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar.
You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways.
Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.
You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me." (Psalm 139: 1-5)

White Cockatoos Nesting Down For The Night...

Experiencing Gods Love and Protection.

Last weekend was a stressful time.
Yet it began with the Lord taking charge.
I am so very glad I listened and obeyed His prompt.

Sitting in the lounge room on Saturday morning..
I suddenly broke out praying aloud in the spirit.
A couple of hours after that, disaster hit.

I was stunned and shocked and couldn't believe what was happening.
I won't go into what it was, but it made me feel I had been stabbed in the heart.
By Sunday evening, it was no better, yet I had a peace.
I began praying again loudly in tongues.

Then I was urged to go into Facebook.

A pop-up came across the screen which read.
A MESSAGE FROM GOD.
I have never ever see this before? (have any of you?)

Opening the message.
I read something to the effect....
"What you are going through, won't last.  It will get better again."

On Monday morning... the problem dissolved.
Not only was it resolved, a stronger bond was formed between myself and Ray.

The miracle here was that God was with us.
He prepared me beforehand.
He was with me in the midst of it.
He sent me a message of encouragement.
And a good friend gave written words of comfort. Thanks G.

My God.. 

              Is the God of Love, 

                                           He is the God of Comfort and 
                                                                                        He is the God of  Protection...... 

Praise You Jesus!!

  Ray and granddaughter Shiarny, she excels in his love. As we excel in Gods love for us.