Passion 4 Him

(Reposted.) Source: https://theblazingcenter.com/ Spiritual abuse is a scary subject that we have to talk about. What is spiritual abuse? Spiritual abuse is when a spiritual leader, such as a pastor, uses their power and influence to manipulate and control people. A spiritual abuser is not concerned with promoting the well-being of those he serves. Rather, he’s only interested in how people can further his plans and agenda. Over the last year, I’ve read a number of books about incredible, powerful, visionary people who achieved incredible things, only to have everything fall apart due to their own self-destruction. I’ve read sobering stories of bad pastors who inflicted spiritual abuse ( Jimmy Bakker ), deceitful startup founders ( Elizabeth Holmes ), and obsessive athletes ( Tiger Woods ). I’ve also witnessed the profoundly destructive power of bad pastors and spiritual abuse first hand. What struck me as I read these books was that in both the “secular” ...

 With the virus changing society rapidly like no one could have imagined, new debates and conversations are arising within the Christian community. Topics such as tyranny, constitutional rights, our economy, moral & ethical decisions, how to remain Christlike, church lock downs, Bible prophecy, vaccines, government overreach, etc.   The topic I wanted to address specifically here today is what part Christians have in making an impact upon individuals and a society at large regarding this virus. The popular motto has been, "To do good to our neighbor." We are closing the church doors, so we can retain a good reputation in our community and do good to our neighbor! I understand the biblical principle of valuing life and not being irresponsible regarding spreading a virus. But now that statics have come out and two months have gone by, people are beginning to see this virus for what it truly is. A flu virus. Not a pandemic plague taking millions of people!   IF, y...

As a former Roman Catholic, I know growing up that it's often called presumptuous and arrogant for a Catholic to know for sure they are going to Heaven. No one can know for sure they will inherit eternal life, only hope that God accepts them when they die. And this all makes sense in a Catholic's thinking, because the Roman Catholic church teaches that although Jesus did die for our sins, we must play a part in our salvation as well! Their salvation depends upon their cooperation with the Catholic system and their faithfulness in order to be saved, but even then there is no assurance of Heaven. I wanted to take excerpts from an excellent book I own called "Conversations with Catholics" by James Mccarthy. It really drives home the point that the promises of the Bible regarding assurance of eternal life, are not taught within Catholicism. And many within that system are led astray from the truth of the Scriptures!! It is out of love and concern for Catholics that I w...

Written by Mike Gendron. Catholics who believe a purifying fire will purge away their sins are deluded victims of a fatal fabrication. The invention of a place for purification of sins called Purgatory is one of the most seductive attractions of the Roman Catholic religion. Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church described this deceptive hoax brilliantly. He said: "Purgatory is what makes the whole system work. Take out Purgatory and it's a hard sell to be a Catholic. Purgatory is the safety net, when you die, you don't go to hell. You go [to Purgatory] and get things sorted out and finally get to heaven if you've been a good Catholic. In the Catholic system you can never know you're going to heaven. You just keep trying and trying...in a long journey toward perfection. Well, it's pretty discouraging. People in that system are guilt-ridden, fear-ridden and have no knowledge of whether or not they're going to get into the Kingdom. If there's no ...

I believe the Lord has placed every President in office within His sovereignty for His own purposes. Romans 13.  George Bush, Bill Clinton, Obama, and now Donald Trump. Although Trump has a past of immorality, can be brash, and often times rubs people the wrong way.....God is using him for His purpose! Did God not use evil rulers and nations in the Old Testament to bring about His purposes? Does God not use fallen, imperfect men to fulfill His will? ( I do not believe Trump is a true Christian, yet! Pray for him) What’s unique about Trump, I believe, is that he set out to “drain the swamp” in Washington. And what do we see? Career politicians forming a Lynch mob to attack and get rid of him! The main stream media funded by George Soros (a globalist) is relentlessly creating a narrative that Trump is bad and dumb! Unfounded accusations to impeach Him! Blaming him for the current crisis! It’s because Trump is exposing agendas and policies that are not in America’s best interest t...

Passion 4 Him: "I never knew you!" : “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom  of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is i...

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom  of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’ Matthew 7:21-23 Spurgeon writes that… "they used the name, which is dear to the disciples of Christ, but they did not possess the nature of disciples. They used Christ’s name, for they said to Him, “Have we not prophesied in Thy name? and in Thy name have cast out devils? and in Thy name done many wonderful works?” They knew Christ’s name, but they had not His nature. They quoted His name, but they never copied His example. They had never come to Him, and trusted and loved Him. They knew His name, but they did not know Him; and He knew their names, but He did not know them. Ther...