A turn in the tide?

Hubby and I have really been thinking and praying about the upcoming elections lately, our sermon this past Sunday even mentioned them as well and what may end up happening. So I should warn you that I may offend you in this post.

This election regardless of which side of the fence you stand on could seriously change the direction America could go. Everything we have stood and fought for regarding our ethics and morals could be wiped away in 24 hours. Will America quit supporting Jerusalem? Will we no longer be blessed as the nation who has helped protect Jerusalem? Will our right to homeschool taken away nationwide?

I have heard several people say "it is scary to think of what will happen should ____ win." Yes, it will be "scary" but our home sees it thru a different light. The Lord has told us already what will happen in the end times and we know that we will not be around to witness the true "scariness" of it all. I know that the Lord will return one day and when he does he will take us home and we will be secure with him.

Should you vote? ABSOLUTELY! Should you pray? ABSOLUTELY! If you know Jesus as your personal Lord and savior though, you need to trust in him that he will protect you!

Decisions, Decisions

Texans get out and vote today, your vote CAN make a difference!

Read

Could this happen in America?

You bet it can, we can't rely on someone else to take a stand on issues that we feel are important. We can't rely on our neighbors to elect a good politician to represent us. Each of us must get out and use the rights that many before us died for. If not one day this could be the situation here on our own turf. Don't say it can't happen, anything is possible.

The Golden Compass

****I don't know how to do a "sticky post" so I am just going to keep changing the date for a few more days because hubby and I really want people to be aware of this movie. If you are looking for new post please scroll down.****

I am sure this post is going to get hits by people that I never really intended this for, but if it helps others see the truth, or helps even one person to realize this film is not appropriate, then that is okay.

This first part is taken from an email from NBBC:

"THE GOLDEN COMPASS, a new movie targeted at children, will be released December 7, 2007. This movie is based on a the first book of a trilogy by atheist Philip Pullman. In the final book a boy and girl kill God so they can do as they please. Pullman left little doubt about his intentions when he said in a 2003 interview that "My books are about killing God."

The movie is a watered down version of the first book and is designed to be very attractive in the hope unsuspecting parents will take their children to see the the movie and that the children will want the books for Christmas.

The movie has a well known cast, including Nicole Kidman, Kevin Bacon, and Sam Elliott. It will probably be advertised extensively, so it is crucial that we get the word out to warn parents to avoid this movie."

I first learned of this movie last week through a friend who had gotten this email, while at her house (yes she is the one I stole the Internet from) I got on the Golden Compass' website and found very alarming things.

Militant atheist Philip Pullman is a very well known author who is known by his dark novels. Each one is darker than the others. Some might say that Harry Potter was the same way, but Philip Pullman is considered to be much darker by his third book, then that of J.K. Rowling in her last and final Harry Potter novel.

One of the "activities" that the website offers is very similar to a o*ija board, in the sense that they want you to think of a question in your mind and then you use their "alethiometer" and it will answer your question. On the website it also states that everyone is born with several da*emons in them, and as you age it morphs into only one, there (on the website) you are able to create your own d*e*on.

From Random Houses website about the author they offer a Q & A session where the question is "What Stance Do the Books Take?" Response: ..........."So, for instance, the book depicts the Temptation and Fall not as the source of all woe and misery, as in traditional Christian teaching, but as the beginning of true human freedom something to be celebrated, not lamented. And the Tempter is not an evil being like Satan, prompted by malice and envy, but a figure who might stand for Wisdom"................

I am pretty sure Satan did not stand for Wisdom by any stretch of the imagination.

What is our world coming to when this type of movie would be deemed appropriate?

Why are we as Christians going to stand by and allow this to happen?

We as Christians must begin praying for those who will proceed to see this movie regardless of content, and that God may convict their heart, and protect the innocent children who will be subjected to this type of evil.

Want to know more? Go see for yourself:
Fox News article
Movie Trailer and Official Website
Authors website
Catholic Leagues View