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Sunday, July 3, 2022

God Bless the USA

We have much to celebrate this 4th of July. Most certainly, we remember and celebrate our founders, and their decisions and actions that freed us from British rule, but this, Gail-Friends, is a very happy, special celebration for us. God Has blessed America with three very important SCOTUS decisions:

The overthrow of Roe v Wade - I'm especially praising Him for this decision. I've been praying for this to happen for decades - ever since abortion was made the law of the land in the 1970's. Millions of babies died. Millions of women have suffered mental problems because of those decisions. I do feel for the women who want to abort their babies. I found this on Focus on the Family:
"In light of the historic Roe Vs. Wade decision made today, we want you to know that we are here to provide compassionate care for you and your baby.
To find a local Pregnancy Resource Center near you, please visit https://bddy.me/3blqpGR
The preservation of American gun rights.
The reigning in of the EPA. This decision should set precedent for the removal of edicts from other government agencies that have made far-reaching decisions without the process of legislation.

Let's give ADONAI praise!!! HALLELUYAH!!!

At Golden Cottage, we celebrate Independence Day by putting out 100+ American flags (Jem does it), by going to a parade, and then joining friends for a meal at the American Legion. We always watch the fireworks in our neighborhood - lots and lots of them. Then we watch the celebration in Washington D.C, called A Capitol Fourth, on PBS.

I think I will add one more to that list - to read the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Have you ever read them? Have you read them since your high school civics class? Here's a link for you. Founding documents

God bless you all, and God Bless the USA. Here's a link to my favorite patriotic song. I'll never forget when my daughter, Melissa, sang this song in front of thousands of people. She did such a great job.God Bless the USA with lyrics - by Lee Greenwood

I'd love to hear what you do to celebrate Independence Day, Gail-Friends.

Saturday, February 16, 2013

A Sad Anniversary - Part 2

Please forgive my lack of postings. Every time I'd sit down to write a post, I couldn't. All I could think of was the post I write today. It had to be written, as much as I didn't want to write it. Sadly, I've been in mourning for the lost babies I learned about since I posted A Sad Anniversary Part 1.

Several women came to me and told me their abortion stories. I've cried with them and for them, and for the loved ones touched by the abortions. I'm glad they could share the truth with me. I know G-d had prepared me, so I could tell them about repentance and forgiveness. One of these women is a member of my own family.

It brought to mind the reaction to a talk on abortion I gave during my college speech class. I returned to school as an adult in the 90's, and naturally, most of my class were just out of high school. My speech included photos of aborted babies, and the impact of those graphic photos shocked and horrified the students.

After class, several of the students came to me and thanked me for the speech and for showing the photos.More than one said, "I thought it was just a clump of cells." That is the lie told to young people as well as adults. 55 million people have been killed because of this lie. The truth is that clump of cells is a human being.

I'm even sadder about another lie. Each of the women believed there was no help in G-d. They thought there was no one to help them, or they couldn't afford another child, etc., etc., etc. At the time, their reason made sense because they did not know G-d as their Guide and Provider.

I'm sad because believers don't BELIEVE. I'm sad because there are churches, and even "ministers" who tell women it is okay to kill the baby. I'm sad because they do not BELIEVE the Word of G-d, but instead, teach the ways of the world.

The stories I've heard over the last few weeks have reinforced the need to speak the truth about abortion, and about having faith in G-d.

Every year, we read and study the Torah through from Genesis to Deuteronomy. Each year, our faith is reinforced with the story of G-d's guidance, provision, and protection of the children of Israel. He led them, fed them, gave them water, and met every other need. This, and other stories in the Torah, remind us of how faithful G-d is to us when we trust Him.

I have experienced this over and over again in my life. G-d will make a way when there seems to be no way if we will trust Him, follow Him, and obey Him. His Word is LIFE.

Sadly, the opposite is true. When we turn away, disobey and follow our own way, we reap death. Each of the women I spoke with experienced death. Not only the death of the aborted baby, but death in their spirits.

The aftermath of an abortion is like a beautiful piece of furniture with a deep scratch across the surface. Marred, but still beautiful and still useful. There is hope. Peace is possible.

Beloved, if you have had an abortion, you must agree with G-d that abortion is murder.
Ask His forgiveness for your sin.
Receive that forgiveness as an unmerited gift. Yeshua died and rose again to pay for your sin.
Thank Him for it daily.
Make amends by speaking the truth about abortion. Share your experience so that others will not go through what you did.

REMEMBER: You are loved and forgiven. You are beautiful, and G-d can use you to help other women.

This song by Don Moen has ministered to me so many times when I didn't know how I would make it. G-d has always made a way when there seemed to be no way. I hope this song will bless you, too. (lyrics are below the video)

These are the lyrics:

G-d will make a way where there seems to be no way.

He works in ways we cannot see. He will make a way for me.

He will be my guide, hold me closely to His side

With love and strength for each new day, He will make a way.

By a roadway in the wilderness, He’ll lead me.

Rivers in the desert will I see.

Heaven and earth will fade, but His Word will still remain,

And He will do something new today.

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Thursday, January 24, 2013

A Sad Anniversary - Part 1

Forty years ago this week, Roe vs. Wade became the law of the land. Since then, 55 million babies have been aborted. Today, I read the following statement:

If we honored each baby

aborted since 1973

with a moment of silence,

we would be silent for

100 years.

My heart is grieved over those little ones who never had the chance to grow up. Who would they have been? What would they have done? We will never know.

I watched a video from Planned Parenthood today that just turned my stomach. A handsome young man, dressed in a tux, holds a red rose and talks about celebrating "our" anniversary (Roe vs Wade). He speaks in a smooth, sexy voice in a seductive way, like he's wooing a lover. But his tone is one of a player who uses women for his own lust.

As I watched the video, I saw the evil one (satan) personified. He knows how to make sin looks so good, so inviting, and such a cool thing to do. I know that's what he did to the women who aborted their babies. He lied to them. He told them their lives would be better. Sadly, their lives have to be worse, because you reap what you sow. The sin can be forgiven, but the consequences can never be erased. The abortion not only hurts the baby, but also the woman, the father and grandparents...if they know.

I've read reports of the long-term effects of abortion on these who've been deceived. They suffer depression, anxiety, and a variety of other emotional disorders. As much as they desire to say "it" was just a "clump of cells", in their hearts they know the truth. Denial of that reality leads to a troubled mind and troubled emotions.

Our merciful G-d stands ready to forgive these women and give them hope. A key to freedom from the guilt and pain is to admit the truth: abortion is murder. Murder is sin. But there is hope. Yeshua's grace and blood will cover and forgive the sin for those who repent and turn to Him. Lives can be rebuilt and hearts healed through His love, forgiveness, and by living according to His Word.

I also read this week that Norma McCorvey (aka Roe), the woman on which this case was built, has vowed to spend the rest of her life working to overturn the law. Most people don't know that she never had an abortion, and says the court case was the worst mistake of her life.

She concludes the 60 second ad with the words: “You read about me in history books, but now I am dedicated to spreading the truth about preserving the dignity of all human life from natural conception to natural death.”

My prayer is for Roe vs Wade to be overturned, and for Americans to agree with G-d's view of abortion. I will continue to put feet to my faith by working to share the truth about abortion, and to work toward ending abortion on demand in America.