Ladies, Can We Talk?

"I desire therefore that in every place men should pray, without anger or quarreling or resentment or doubt [in their minds], lifting up holy hands. Also [I desire] that women should adorn themselves modestly and appropriately and sensibly in seemly apparel, not with [elaborate] hair arrangement or gold or pearls or expensive clothing, But by doing good deeds (deeds in themselves good and for the good and advantage of those contacted by them), as befits women who profess reverential fear for and devotion to God."  ~1 Timothy 2:8-10, AMP

Ladies... woman of God, can we please talk?

Don't get me wrong.  There is absolutely nothing wrong with dressing up and looking nice, BUT, where is the MODESTY in today's church?

Fake nails, fake hair, fake eyelashes, fake butt, fake chest... More bling than power... More makeup than a drag queen...  Fishnet stockings???  REALLY???  For some, the church sees more of your hips and breasts than a KFC employee!  Where is the MODESTY???

So many of "God's women" look like the world.  It's all about a suit and a designer bag.  Why?  What example are we setting for the younger women in the church? We are showing them that it's more important to look good than to DO good.

Can we just be real?  Some of us know good and well that no demon can be cast out... No prayer warfare can go forth, because our clothes are too tight and shoes are too high.  It has really gotten out of hand.

God wants us to be authentic.  How can we know those who labor among us in the realm of the Spirit when no one sees the real you in the natural?

I'm just saying... It's really gotten ridiculous.  Some of us really need to pull that in!  ORDER IN THE CHURCH!!!

Where's the Rod?

Parents and Preachers,

Our children shouldn't be bad!!!

"Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell." Proverbs 23:13-14 KJV

"Don’t fail to discipline your children. They won’t die if you spank them. Physical discipline may well save them from death." Proverbs 23:13-14 NLT

It's the word of God! There is a HUGE difference between physically punishing children in love and abusing them. I don't advocate abuse by any means. It concerns me that so many believers now feel that all physical punishment is abuse.  We mustn't throw out the word of God because of the ignorance and ill manner of a few. True, godly parents, who follow the word of God, understand how to discipline in love, with the rod.

It's the Bible. It's still the truth, and it still works. In fact, it's one of the best things my family (notice, I didn't just say 'parents') did for me. ORDER IN THE CHURCH!

Wealth in Action

I just want to give a shout out to those who invest money into ministry and the Kingdom of God.  There is this misconception that those who don't have big houses, luxury cars and eccentric games are broke and lack faith.  Not so!

Believe it or not, there are a host of people who invest into the community - churches, outreach programs, people in need, etc.  They live off a portion of their income so that others can be blessed.  They are always helping others.

God has certainly not skipped over them.  They are not suffering a lack of faith.  They are living in abundance by giving of their substance, and they are HAPPY TO DO IT!!!  They understand it is more blessed to give than to receive.

You know who you are.  God sees you, and that's all that matters.  ORDER IN THE CHURCH!

Check the Motive

Do we preach the Gospel... Minister to others... Teach doctrine... because we love God and souls, or because we want to be right?

Let it begin with me.  I am checking my motives in 2014.  I am asking God to give me a yearning for souls like never before.  It's so easy to get caught up in the routine of ministry and service that we forget the true purpose.

We argue, rebuke and correct, but why?  Is it because we are hurting for the souls that are lost and so desperately want to see them saved?  Or is it because we don't want to be challenged?  Is it because we must be right?  Is it because we deserve respect, and their disagreement doesn't fit the bill?  Selah.

Check the motive... ORDER IN THE CHURCH!