Internet Chat Rooms

In the next few weeks, I want to cover many topics of entertainment. This will cover topics such as, internet activity, television and music. My hope is to inspire many of you to take the time to consider how you spend your free time. What things to you fill your void with?

Psalms 101:2-3
I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.
I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.

Today, we will cover the internet chat room.

I was taken back with this research. To complete my research I had to actually jump into a chat room, just to see what it was all about. So I decided to go into a “Christian” chat room.

Upon entering, I saw many things that I saw displeasing.
1. Professing Christians using God’s name in vain.
2. I saw people trying to fire them up, just to trip them up and make them argue.
3. I saw Christians name calling of the ones that obviously came in for a fight.

Those are but a few of the many things that grieved my heart. I sat and watched not typing a word. However, I knew I could not leave the room without saying something, but what?

There was no conversation about Jesus and the grace that forgives sin. I must admit to feeling guilty of even sitting before a chat room.

I then asked them why they were arguing over pointless things, when one of the trouble makers was quick with words to me. I could not help but roll my eyes and type in a quick thank you, and how they were a sweetie. Well, what was next was amazing..as they thanked me.

My response, “And that folks demonstrates how a soft answer turns away wrath.”
From there, I left as I felt my research was completed.

Now with that said, I want to break down the chat room for you.


1. When you enter a chat room, one thing is certain, everyone has a cool name to represent what they want you to see of them. Their name is their identity.
2. There is ALWAYS 1 or 2 people that control and lead the room. Their mood and demeanor will control how the room goes. If they feel down and depressed, the room will be down and depressed all the same. People work to please these people.
3. You will have lurkers that come in just to watch. Make no mistake, the regulars are checking out their profile to see just WHO they are.
4. Once you’re a regular you will be greeted with “cyber hugs” a cyber hug looks much like this. (((((your name here)))))

There are many dangers in a chat room. I want to share with you many here.
1. People can be who and what they want to be. I have seen the old be young, the young be older. Basically in the net, you can who and what you want to be, of which you can not be in real life.
2. If it sounds too good be true, it often is. For instance, a professional model will not spend 10+ hours a day on the internet.
3. Many people find victims on the internet. It is easy to feel connected to someone you have never met in real life. I have seen marriages and friendships dissolve because someone has met another on the internet. You may think you are too strong for this, and that it will never happen to you. HOWEVER… you got to remember, no one jumps on the internet thinking they will be a victim.
4. People are not as they seem. Many people have lost lives to meeting people on the internet. I once read of a man that abducted a girl that decided to meet her internet friend. Praise God she was found. If you do a search on internet related crimes it can be a very dangerous way of meeting friends. NOTE: I am not saying that everyone is a fraud on the internet. I have met a few wonderful people in that way and plan on keeping them close friends for a lifetime.


Another awful thing I am seeing is Christians using the internet to find new ways of fornication. Let me tell you one thing.. GOD REVEALS SIN! Even those awful things you decide to do on the internet. Be it looking at pornography, or flirting.

Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.

I want to give you all a word of caution of a chat room. You may not think right now that the worse can and will happen to you, but there is no new sin… none… nada!!

Remember our opening verse….

Psalms 101:2-3
I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.
I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.

Ask yourself, are you behaving wisely, in a perfect way. Are you doing things in a perfect heart? Are you turning away from what is wicked as well as the works of them that are wicked?

Always remember, God is watching ALL you do. He knows your heart. He knows your very thoughts.

It's called CHRISTmas..Get it? Got it? GOOD!

It's called CHRISTmas...got it? GOOD!

With all the retailers forbidden to say.. "Merry Christmas" I have decided to take my CHRISTmas shopping in stride..making sure to be extra polite so I can tell others.. "Merry Christmas."

So far, I have gotten "Merry Christmas" out of Walmart employees, Dollar General employees, Bi Lo Employees, and sporadic people in general.

I always make sure I start with a smile...and I watch for the cashier to speak to wish me a happy holiday season..when I blurt out..with a smile, "You Have a Merry Christmas now!"

This holiday season is the celebration of the day Jesus Christ was born.. to shed his blood and die on the cross for our sin. Now I know many out there will scoff of what I say..and that is fine too. If your reading this..I know HIS word will not return void.

This week is not about the presents under the tree. It is not about the turkey, the ham..or the deserts. It is the day of the Lord Jesus Christ.. HIS birthday.

So to all of you out there..from our family to yours........
I pray God blesses you with a wonderful CHRISTMAS! Remember, it is not about us...it is about HIM!

Be bold..be radical..but don't be left behind!

Twilight The Movie

The newest movie and book craze right now is "Twilight" a movie (and book series) aimed at teens about a love story between a clumsy teenage girl and a vampire.

Yep blood sucking vampire meets nerdy girl...they fall in love.. however there is no sex in this movie and thus parents are giving the thumbs up for their children to watch this movie and read the series of books.

Now I have at my disposal 4 sites that I want you all to look at.

http://www.breakpoint.org/listingarticle.asp?ID=10603

http://cleolinda.livejournal.com/602881.html

http://thepoint.breakpoint.org/2008/07/twilight-the-ol.html

http://www.breakpoint.org/listingarticle.asp?ID=9477

We as parents need to teach our children about healthy relationships NOW.
1. The bad boy?? Hang it up.. you can NOT change someone. If they show traits now that are disturbing.. just you wait.. it can only get worse.
2. Stalking is not a trait I would want in a future boyfriend or girlfriend for my children.
3. Although there is no sex in the movie..many times the scene is set. Never put yourself in a situation that is unable to be controlled. Flee from temptation the Bible says.. not.. sit and stay awhile.

Now I tell my kids.. if it is not of God, (movie, music etc) who does it glorify. I find it hard to believe that someone would think a movie of a vampire would be of God.

I want to encourage all of the parents in a big way.. using myself. I loved horror writings as youth.. and yes.. the so called "innocent" fiction will draw your kids deeper into the temptations of the occult. No self professing witch woke up one day saying, "I'm a witch."

Parents study this one first.. do your own research.. see for yourself...

As my mom used to say, "Garbage in, Garbage out."

False Prophets and More...

In this day of TBN..Prosperity Preaching has turned the pulpit into Motivational Seminars.. how pathetic to see the sinner told.. Give to Me.. and God will open the flood gates of Heaven and enrich your life..

The only flood gates that are opened with this kind of preaching are the flood gates of hell..as many non-Christians are told.. Hey.. all you got to do is be good.. send money and a blessing will come your way.. "Don't forget..we will send you this free gift of oil for a love gift of only 24.95!"

Being good will not ensure your place in Heaven, the oil will not save your soul.. but only accepting Jesus as your Savior.. HIS BLOOD is the way to Heaven.. There is only ONE way to the Father..and that is through HIS SON!!! Accepting, believing and living your life set apart...

It is time for a wake up call..as the Church is waxing cold..professing Christians are sending more people to hell on a daily basis.. as our lovely TBN preachers keep padding their security in the almighty Dollar here on earth.

I want to urge you ALL to do a search with 2 words.. FALSE PROPHETS...Read the facts and do the research.. You will see enough evidence to support the claims of this writing.. I do not even need to name those that are sending people to hell..but NOT exposing SIN.. By telling people HOW to be saved.

There is only ONE way to be saved.

Now, my friends I hold dear..and they come from all walks of life.. to hard core bikers to the most devoted of Christians that walk the walk..talk the talk and Love the Lord with all their heart and Soul..

So I want to throw you a Pop Quiz!!!! Get your pencils and Papers ready..and have the Bible in front of you. (You will need it!)

1. Did The Apostle Paul have a home of his own.
2. How did each Disciple die....
3. Does God promise Earthly prosperity to anyone.
4. Explain your Answer to number 3.... give me the examples you came up with.
5. Jesus Washed the feet of His Disciples..True.. or False

You know what..I will give you the answer to number 5...TRUE!!!!

Jesus Did indeed wash the feet of his disciples..showing us that we, as Christians should never get too proud to humble OURSELVES AS SERVENTS!!!!!!!!!!

I don't care who you are.. YOU ARE NOTHING without Jesus. NOTHING! Face it.. if you do not humble yourself as Jesus commands us to do.. what good is the actions and words you speak.

Paul himself actually wrote a few letters to the Church of Corinth rebuking them of their pride..and being puffed up with this pride.. look at I Corinthians 4.. of course the entire book is worth reading.but let us even pay attention to 4:18
It appears some were so proud and vain that they did not think Paul would come to them.. it is so easy to see just how angry Paul felt In Verse 21...and who can blame him..
Paul walked beside Jesus!!! He ate with Jesus..talked with Jesus.. and yes...he was a sin hater too!!!!

I want to challenge each of you that read this blog to do a Bible Study of your own. Do not take my words for it.. but the Word Of God also..

2 Chronicles 36:15-16
2Ch 36:15 And the LORD God of their fathers sent to them by his messengers, rising up betimes, and sending; because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling place:
2Ch 36:16 But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy.

Jer 5:12 They have belied the LORD, and said, It is not he; neither shall evil come upon us; neither shall we see sword nor famine:
Jer 5:13 And the prophets shall become wind, and the word is not in them: thus shall it be done unto them.

Mic 3:11 The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money: yet will they lean upon the LORD, and say, Is not the LORD among us? none evil can come upon us.


Remember to always be wise as serpents and harmless of doves. What good is faith if it is not exercised to BELIEVE in what we can not see..touch or even feel...

Tea Party with Jesus

We as adults forget what it is like to have a life with Jesus and to truly talk to him and spend time with him. We are all so busy with our daily lives that we forget to take time out for the important things in life. Like talking with Jesus. Have we ever thought about what Jesus might be going thru? How his heart is breaking? If he is feeling bad? Is he having a bad day? Did we hurt his feelings?

Let me tell you a story of a 7 year old little girl.

This little girl is a precious child of God. She loves to go to church, to sing songs to God, Sunday School. She loves the Lord with all of her heart and loves to pray for people. She believes for what she is praying for also.

One day this little girl was playing in her room and had been in there a long time. Her dad was in the living room and heard his daughter talking to someone. He knew that she didn't have any friends over and that his son was not old enough to talk yet. He went to her bedroom door and stood there. As he stood there, without her seeing, he noticed she was having a tea party. As she went around the table, pouring tea and handing out snacks, she just kept on talking. Finally, the dad just had to ask his daughter, "Who are you talking to?" His daughter turned around and smiled and said, "Jesus", and then turned and continued talking. The dad said that he was ashamed of himself. That his little girl was sitting there playing with Jesus, having a tea party with him and talking to him about nothing in particular and he doesn't even talk to him on a regular basis.

When was the last time you talked with Jesus? When was the last time you talked to him without asking him for anything? When was the last time you invited him to one of your family gatherings?

This little girl that I am talking about is my very own granddaughter. She has a loving personality and has the sweetest spirit about her. She is a joy.

As a child, that is how we should always come to the Lord. Humble, loving and excited to be in his presence.

Have a tea party with Jesus.

God lives under the bed

GOD LIVES UNDER THE BED I envy Kevin. My brother Kevin thinks God lives under ! his bed . At least that's what I heard him say one night.. He was praying out loud in his dark bedroom, and I stopped to listen, 'Are you there, God?' he said. 'Where are you? Oh, I see. Under the bed...' I giggled softly and tiptoed off to my own room. Kevin's unique perspectives are often a source of amusement. But that night something else lingered long after the humor. I realized for the first time the very different world Kevin lives in. He was born 30 years ago, mentally disabled as a result of difficulties during labor. Apart from his size (he's 6-foot -2), there are few ways in which he is an adult. He reasons and communicates with the capabilities of a 7-year-old, and he always will. He will probably always believe that God lives under his bed, that Santa Claus is the one who fills the space under our tree every Christmas and that airplanes stay up in the sky because angels carry them. I remember wondering if Kevin realizes he is different Is he ever dissatisfied with his monotonous life? Up before dawn each day, off to work at a workshop for the disabled, home to walk our cocker spaniel, return to eat his favorite macaroni-and-cheese for dinner, and later to bed. The only variation in the entire scheme is laundry, when he hovers excitedly over the washing machine like a mother with her newborn child. He does not seem dissatisfied. He lopes out to the bus every morning at 7:05, eager for a day of simple work.He wrings his hands excitedly while the water boils on the stove before dinner, and he stays up late twice a week to gather our dirty laundry for his next day's laundry chores. And Saturdays-oh, the bliss of Saturdays! That's ! the day my Dad takes Kevin to the airport to have a soft drink, watch the planes land, and speculate loudly on the destination of each passenger inside. 'That one's goin' to Chi-car-go!' Kevin shouts as he claps his hands. His anticipation is so great he can hardly sleep on friday nights. And so goes his world of daily rituals and weekend field trips. He doesn't know what it means to be discontent. His life is simple. He will never know the entanglements of wealth of power, and he does not care what brand of clothing he wears or what kind of food he eats. His needs have always been met, and he never worries that one day they may not be. His hands are diligent. Kevin is never so happy as when he is working. When he unloads the dishwasher or vacuums the carpet, his heart is completely in it. He does not shrink from a job when it is begun, and he does not leave a job until it is finished. But when his tasks are done, Kevin knows how to relax. He is not obsessed with his work or the work of others. His heart is pure. He still believes everyone tells the truth, promises must be kept, and when you are wrong, you apologize instead of argue. Free from pride and unconcerned with appearances, Kevin is not afraid to cry when he is hurt, angry or sorry. He is always transparent, always sincere. And he trusts God. Not confined by intellectual reasoning , when he comes to Christ, he comes as a child. Kevin seems to know God - to really be friends with Him in a way that is difficult for an 'educated' person to grasp. God seems like his closest companion. In my moments of doubt and frustrations with my Christianity I envy the security Kevin has in his simple faith. It is then that I am most willing to admit that he has some divine knowledge that rises above my mortal questions It is then I realize that perhaps he is not the one with the handicap . I am. My obligations, my fear, my pride, my circumstances - they all become disabilities when I do not trust them to God's care Who knows if Kevin comprehends things I can never learn? After all, he has spent his whole life in that kind of innocence, praying after dark and soaking up the goodness and love of God. And one day, when the mysteries of heaven are opened, and we are all amazed at how close God really is to our hearts, I'll realize that God heard the simple prayers of a boy who believed that God lived under his bed. Kevin won't be surprised at all! When you receive this, say a prayer. That's all you have to do. There is nothing attached. This is powerful.

Open apology.....

I would like to openly apologize for offending everyone with my last post. I have deleted it from the blog, it may take a few hours to be removed completely, per the info that I was given when I deleted it.
I apologize for bringing to mind offensive images and thoughts.
The "Intention" of the post was NOT to offend you, it was in fact to cause you to think about this horribly wicked sin of Racism.
From the comments and even the private e-mails, I understand that several people did get "Highly" offended, for this I apologize.

Evangelist David J. Dunn

Why I dont listen to Secular Music.. Videos are here..

Well.. Let us try this again.. for some reason the videos did not embed...so I am going to post the LINK to the videos.

http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=johnmuncy

Please educate yourself by going to the videos and watching them. Check back often to his page to watch new ones as he gets them up.

He also has some great ones on prophecy also!

Be sure to drop by his Web Page for more information on his books tapes and more. (www.johnmuncy.com)

I hope they help you to see why the music of the world is not good for anyone..

God Bless
Paula

This is WHY I dont do Secular Music...

I have talked to many of you out there of WHY I stopped listening to Secular music.. we have talked about the book by John Muncy "The Role of Rock" and John has been so kind to Upload us all some video!!! So, I wanted to post them here for all to see.. Enjoy!!!

And drop by his site.. he has a wealth of information on it.
www.johnmuncy.com

Please take the time to watch them all... You will see why I am secular Free...

Trunk Or Treat..Our Experience.

My Children and I experienced a new event to our family this Halloween, called "Trunk Or Treat". For those that do not know what this is, let me explain the concept.

It is always hosted by a Church, (a lot of Churches in our area love to do this very thing.) The members park their cars in the parking lot, load up with candy and provide a "Safe Alternative" to the normal door to door trick or treat.

So my children wanted candy and they talked me into doing this very thing..I mean how bad could it be at a Church.

So off we went.. We went to 3 different Churches... and had 3 different experiences.. (the names of the Churches I will leave out.)

Church Number one.. had the inflatable's. HOWEVER... hotdog's, apples..hope you brought your money, because they charged for them.. they awarded the kids with one small bag of candy.. they had a live band..BUT..the People that were working this event WAS RUDE! My kids pronounced it lame and we moved on to Church Number 2.....

Church Number 2..you had to sign in first.. your name, address, phone number and they asked if you went to church. The cars were lined up..and one car by one our kids loaded up with candy.. However..... no one told us about Jesus the entire time... not a tract one in the candy.

Church Number 3.. was a church I used to attend..how nice it was to be hugged and remembered.. they even gave everyone free hot dogs, cider, hot chocolate.. people went about talking to everyone.. the fellowship was free...

When I got home..I went through the candy.. only one tract..
The only time God was mentioned at any of these, was when my 9 year old son looked at a member at Church 2..and said "God Bless you!" That was a shock for that member..

Now..on to my thoughts of Trunk or Treat...
1. If a Church is going to do this kind of thing.. YOU NEED TO EVANGALIZE! How many souls slipped through the fingers of the saved...
2. Follow up.... Church 2..did wonderfully well by getting the information of others to follow up with..
3. ALWAYS show the love of Christ.. Don't be rude.. like Church number one.. if I wanted Rudeness..we would have gone to the houses on our block..not a Church.
4. What would it hurt to throw in tracts with the candy???? Those Chick Tracts are great for kids!!!
5. Not once..were we invited to Church...except for by Church number 3.. they really did miss us..and made a point to let us know we were missed. But God has moved us to a different Church...they understood.

Remember..in all we do.. as Christians..we need so show the Love of Christ..