tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60563277552621546632024-03-08T12:51:25.372-08:00Live11 RadioGospel music with a difference. Today's issues that we all can relate to and apply truth to and derive answers.Dean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06859174805518526313noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056327755262154663.post-10770533090218020272014-10-02T18:17:00.001-07:002014-10-02T18:17:28.773-07:00Position for Transformation<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MGpvfDuIAEo" width="459"></iframe>Dean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06859174805518526313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056327755262154663.post-80063638868880246042013-10-28T06:55:00.001-07:002013-10-28T06:55:52.172-07:00Live11 Radio October Promo Mix<a href="http://mfi.re/play/1web0oww3djg4cw">Live11 Radio October Promo Mix</a>Dean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06859174805518526313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056327755262154663.post-3835881450907838472013-09-15T20:01:00.001-07:002013-09-15T20:01:29.612-07:00Forgiveness<div class="MsoNormal">
Forgiveness is a powerful and necessary thing to do as a Christian.
The devil knows firsthand because he sees what God has done for us continually
yet he did not experience what we have the privilege of experiencing. God says
he sent His son to die for the world, a people who would praise Him and turn
around and crucify Him, because it was necessary. God says in Psalm 103:12 “as
far as the east is from the west, so far he has removed our transgressions from
us”, because it was necessary. You may say Jesus responded to Peter to forgive 70x7
and you may be good at math and come up with the mathematical answer but Christ
says love covers a multitude of sins (1Peter4:8-9) and love keeps no count of
wrong (1 Corinthians 13:5). Your answer to the following question will help you
get started on the right path of forgiveness. Think about this question and be
honest with yourself. Who does forgiveness benefit, you or for the person who
offended you? You may take it a step further by asking God to help you with
forgiveness and He will by showing you those who you have not forgiven. Many of
us have been taught to pray the model prayer in Matthew 6:9-15 but do you
believe it. God wants to manifest so much but could it be our unforgiveness
that has delayed our manifestations? Mark 11:25 addresses forgiveness clearly. Look
at how awesome God is; as you approach him for manifestation He leads us to the
area of forgiveness. God say you go and forgive those who have done wrong to
you (parent, spouse, child, leader, friend) and God would not tell us to do
something that we cannot do. Look at the urgency God places on forgiveness in
Matthew 5:23-24 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and
there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave
your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then
come and offer your gift” We should forgive quickly because unforgiveness
hinder us from fully receiving all God has for us. Forgiveness is necessary and
the right thing to do. You don’t have to wait until an apology is offered to
offer forgiveness because forgiveness is a choice you have already committed to
do once an offence has taken place. Hope you will meditate on these scriptures
and allow God to minister to your spirit in the area of forgiveness. Continue
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Dean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06859174805518526313noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056327755262154663.post-60103626231280256232013-07-07T16:17:00.000-07:002013-07-07T16:17:44.316-07:00You have more than enough PowerIn a 24 hour window I heard two different conversations and the words “satan strong” were uttered. In the first conversation I did not respond but the second time around I took the opportunity to make it clear that satan is not strong according to the Word (1John4:4). I understand that the situation, challenge and our emotions may get the better of us sometimes but try not to allow yourself to take ownership of this thought that satan has more power than you do.<br />
As children of God and even unbelievers we have windows of opportunities to resist the devil. Think about it. Before you got saved (accepted the free gift of salvation Romans 10:8-10) we resisted the devil long enough to ask Jesus Christ to replace our old spirits with a new spirit. More than likely the day you got saved was not the first time you felt the urge to give your life to Jesus. Likewise since the time you became born again you have experienced challenges that made you felt weak and powerless. Do you remember the account of Peter walking on water until he shift his focus to the Ocean of uncertainty and not Jesus. Note Jesus’ encouragement to Peter (Matthew 14: 28-32) When Jesus told Peter to come Peter had faith then but when he shift his focus to the challenges/issues/problems/people and what is not working the way we expected then Jesus said “You of little faith. Peter had faith but when our focus shifts then our faith diminishes and we give satan an entry point into our lives.<br />
James 4:7 God encourage us to give satan a black eye by simply resisting. Psalm also says praise the Lord at all times and we know that praise is a weapon, prayer is a weapon as well as the weapons listed in Ephesians 6:10-18. The challenge comes when we believe the tricks of satan more than the promises of God. When we allow the facts of life to over take the truth of God’s word then it appears that satan has strength but he really does not. God loves us too much to leave us powerless. The Holy Spirit is our Help in ALL things He will show us truth and that should give us comfort. I leave you with this thought: Love God, Love yourself, Love others and Live life.<br />
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Dean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06859174805518526313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056327755262154663.post-21821804583226212013-01-01T09:13:00.001-08:002013-01-02T07:13:24.990-08:00Relationships<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We are always looking for companionships/relationships to share our Joy, happiness, sorrows and dissatisfied moment with. We are drawn to others for the purpose of fellowship and I am not talking about eating only. When God created Adam He saw “it was not good for man to be alone. I will make a helper who is right for him” <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Genesis 2:18</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span>states. This is the foundation of the family and we can thrive very well in environments where we have the love and support we need from the people we love and respect. Many of us knows these following common phrases “no man is an island, don’t forsake the fellowship of believers and iron sharpens iron” because we need each other.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You may say and strongly believe that God gave you a mission or ministry and you think it only involves yourself and does not require the help of others I question the source of your idea. Look at of Paul’s mission and examine the salutations of all His letters in the New Testament for example <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Galatians 1:1-2</span></b>. Paul wrote “I was not chosen to be an apostle by human beings, nor was I sent from human beings. I was made an apostle through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Jesus from the dead. This letter is also from all those of God’s family who are with me.”Jesus’ relationship with His disciples is a demonstration of the closeness he desires for us to have with each other. Humans need each other to survive in our true identity God created us for. From the beginning of time the devil our adversary/enemy/satan has been trying to cause division and negative tension. Satan’s first successful division was God’s fellowship with man when sin entered because of the disobedience of Adam and Eve. The enemy’s tactic is always to attack the family. From the identity of the family comes a husband and a wife fully functioning in each other’s roles, children who respect and love their parents and respect those around them, strong communities and a powerful government. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The work is necessary for us to restore the relationships God has given us and the identity of the family. Though I am a strong believer that Jesus’ death and resurrection fulfilled the codified commandments of Moses, I can identify the effect of the first commandment that came with a promise, “children obey your parents, honour thy father and mother” <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Ephesians 6:1-2</b>. We will have to take back the God ordained relationships that we let go due to disagreements. Our relationships need preservations by the love of God we read about in 1 Corinthians 13. Restoring our relationships will not be easy but it is do-able through Jesus Christ. The best thing we can do to is to submit to God’s word. The first place to start is will forgiveness, a pure repentance of the heart and the pass. I am not telling you that you will be able to get along with everyone but live peaceably with all men according to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Romans 12:18</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="line-height: 115%;">Identify the broken relationships in your life. Ask God to help you to restore your brokenness and give you the wisdom to restore what the enemy has stolen or we have destroyed in the past. Remember we were born into a family, created to be a family and we need to live as a family. May God continue to bless your relationships.</span></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Is it me or is it Him</span></u></b></div>
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“Prayer changes things”, we have
all heard that profound statement. How about, “God told me that you are the one
or to do something”? What happen after the prayer manifested or you where
obedient to what God said and now you encounter some difficulties or
challenges? So many questions and it seems we can go on for a lifetime without
finding satisfactory answers.</div>
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Many believers approach to the
Gospel with a false sense of reality. What do you think Christ meant when he
said “Pick up your cross and follow me” <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(Matt
16:24) </b>or “Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and turns around is not fit
for the kingdom” <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(Luke 9:62)</b>. There
is WORK to be done and we are shying away from every opportunity to grow. To
walk with Christ you will get dirty, you will go through battles, you will be
engaged in warfare, you will experience seasons when it seems like you cannot
get a break from challenges ect. The fact of the matter is that if you are a
serious threat against the plans of the devil then you become a target.</div>
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Jesus said “If the world hates you
remember they hated me first” <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(John
15:18-25)</b>, this means you are in good company if people you were once close
to stop calling you, you don’t get invites to hang out, co-workers and family
members start making up things about you or your spouse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Christianity comes with a price and once you
are able to take control of the inner struggles dealing with your mind (Mind
Renewal) the easier your journey becomes. When you embrace each challenge as an
opportunity to grow and to give the devil some blows then you will demonstrate
the PEACE that Christ gives and count ALL things joy <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(James 1:1-4)</b>.</div>
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I am convinced that Christianity is
not difficult, I am the one that is difficult because I feel the stretching of
my flesh and the discomfort of been discipline, consistently doing the word
without physical proof of instant results and been patient. When I take myself
out of the way, God is able to accomplish a lot more. The limitation of growth
is a lack of self disciple and a lack of trust that God knows more than I think
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(Isaiah 55:8-10)</b>. I encourage you to
continue to walk the path that seems foolish to the world <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(1Corinth 1:27) </b>because your Heavenly father has a plan to use your
life to be light to a world that is in darkness. We are the salt and the light
the world needs to find the Jesus Christ <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(Matt
5:13-14)</b> Satan does not want you to be successful living the life your
creator created you to live so he will go to extremes to distract you from the
path God has set for you. I have good news for you, God will restore the years
you have sown in darkness <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(Joel 2:25) </b>and
He will not take back the plans he has for your life (purpose of your life)
according to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(Romans 11:29)</b>.</div>
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By: Dean Brown</div>
Dean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06859174805518526313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056327755262154663.post-91055731985364661902012-11-16T17:05:00.000-08:002012-11-16T17:05:07.291-08:00The Sinner’s Sin<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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We inherited a nature of sin; we
had no choice in the matter. When you think about it this is not fair. We have
all sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God. We were once there and could
be still dealing with sinful habits and that is the main reason we should not
point the finger at any person who habitually sins. Remember that we are slaves
to who we healed our members to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(Romans
6:16)</b>.</div>
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Through the sacrifice of one man we
can be save by faith in Jesus <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(Romans
5:12-17)</b>. When you think of it this is not fair either but thank God He had
us on His mind when Jesus was crucified. Jesus paid a hefty price for us all.
He died for His enemies because we did not know any better and that is His
Grace extended towards us. We need to extend that grace today to sinners. Jesus
came to fulfill the law and to give everyone access to the kingdom of God
through faith. If someone did not tell us about Jesus and what He made
available for us we would not have walked out of our old lifestyles.</div>
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Recently I asked a question to
several people “<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What is Grace and what
does it mean to you</b>?’’ One person’s response reads “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Grace to me is the overflowing blessings God gives to us when we do
not deserve it. He continues to give me grace I know I’ll always receive it
with joy for my sorrows, hope for tomorrow and strength for everything I do and
go through. He will always be there with me</u></i>”. So I ask the person a
follow up question: “<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Is it difficult to
extend that Grace to others?</b>” The response was: “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>If you are focused on Jesus and not the person or circumstance that
surrounds them or our yourself, after all we have the Holy Spirit to help us. Remain
obedient & submissive to Him,</u></i>” Another question could be “Why some
Christians have a difficult time receiving or believing the Grace God has given
us?</div>
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As a believer we are told that the
just/righteous shall live by faith, walk by faith and not by sight, and renew
our mind. So there is a common theme which I believe deals with something not
perceived by our natural senses but with our spirit. When a person is saved
only their spirit is transformed. We would love it if our occupation, social
status, habits, relationships, appearance etc. changed but no. The part of us
that cannot be seen with our natural eyes, that is what was instantly reborn
and received the fruit of the spirit: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">love,
joy, peace, patients, kindness, faithfulness, long suffering, goodness</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(Galation5:22).</b></div>
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So we need to understand who we are
and what we are capable of doing so we can be effective in our daily lives. We should
be witnessing to the unsaved. Things that the church (Christians) does should
be centered on winning the lost for Christ and living a life of example <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(Ephesians 1:18-20)</b>. We will not be
perfect and we will miss the make (sin) sometimes but do not let that makes you
feel disqualified as a believer. Dr. Creflo Dollar asked it well in his series
Righteousness vs. the Law. “When you were in the prison of sin (unsaved) did
you do good deeds, did that take you out of the prison of sin? and in the
prison of righteousness you sinned did that disqualify you from the prison of
righteousness?” asked Dr. Dollar. </div>
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Frowning or points the finger or
been disgusted with sinners’ actions is almost like having a baby and not
expecting to change their diapers. We have to be compassionate, loving and
extend grace to the unsaved. Remember there is amazing Grace which is renewed
every day. God’s plan is still the same and will be done through willing
vessels who are ready to blow God up in their lives. Remember you were once a
sinner and someone minister the love of God to you the sacrifice of Jesus <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(Romans 2:1)</b>. Be bold, courageous and
loving in the harvest field because Jesus said in <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(Matthew 4:19 NIV)</b> “come follow me and I will send you to fish for
people”. This is an invitation that many people will not accept, unfortunately.
There is an abundance to be harvested but the word says in <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(Matthew 9:38)</b> “the workers are few”. Be counted in the number of committed
workers who will share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Many believers are comfortable
sharing with other believers but the sinner needs to hear about how God has
transformed you and He can do the same for them if they will repent, confess
Jesus as Lord of their lives and get baptize <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(2 Corinthians 5:17)</b>.</div>
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This is not to identify my
political affiliation or to persuade your voting decision. I believe every
person eligible should vote and do so based on their own criteria’s. What has
been my main challenge with regards to politics is religious belief. Many
people say a candidate’s religious belief is not a major voting criteria for
them but subconsciously it is. Every person’s decision comes from their
fundamental belief system which is often their faith or religious beliefs.</div>
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I have been entertained, disgruntled,
taken off guard and left wondering with the way politicians’ campaigns to be
elected to leadership and office of the President. Particularly the race for
the Republican nominee for the upcoming general election. If I was not living
in America or have basic knowledge about the political parties then I would
believe that this was the general election. The way they attack each other is
almost unbelievable and a little difficult for me to believe that these people
are affiliated with the same political party. This exposes the internal
division on both sides of the political bench. This exposes a weakness and
explains why decisions in congress are always at a stall.</div>
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USA history states that the early
immigrants inhabited the land to seek religious freedom and the constitution
was formed based on their religious beliefs. So it is fair to say that
leadership and individual decisions were made based on their faith. In today’s
political landscape religion is taboo and a point nominee try to stay away from
discussing. The first time I have seen so much interest on religion was in the
election of President Obama. I strongly believe that in every area of politics
this will become a common theme, from general to local government. The body of
Christ is paying closer attention to candidates as individuals. I am not naive,
my trust and neither should yours be on the office of the President or any
man/woman. We are to exercise our right to select the candidate that meets our criteria’s
(natural responsibility) and pray for whoever is in the office of President (spiritual
responsibility) <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">1 Timothy 2:1-2</b>. </div>
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The religious group that is suppressed
the most is Christianity but almost every church building is a voting station,
a bible is present at the swearing in if a President, Presidents first church
visit after taking office is always major televised news. On the flip side
decisions to follow is often made without biblical principles, church groups
are constantly attacked for various reasons, the name of Jesus is not permitted
to be used in public assemblies. </div>
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These are questions I have regarding political campaigning: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Where did they come up with the term party<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red;">?</span></b> Why is
so much money wasted on the party trail<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red;">?</span></b> Where did the term politically correct come from
and what is the purpose<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red;">?</span></b> If these politicians have so much money to fund
their campaigns why do we have so many people without homes, insurance and
proper education<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red;">?</span></b></i></div>Dean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06859174805518526313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056327755262154663.post-25443082853876409112012-01-08T11:43:00.000-08:002012-01-08T11:45:17.070-08:00God is in love with Us<br />
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God is Love <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(1 John 4:8 & 16)</b> and there is nothing we can do for God to
love us anymore our less. He is one constant Love, never changing. His love is
not based on our earthly merits, works or rituals. Nothing can separate you
from the love of God. We may experience a period(s) of broken fellowship due to
not accepting salvation, of operating in fear but during that time Gods love is
still there. The Cross has a purpose and that purpose is salvation<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(Romans 5:8)</b>. Salvation is nothing
missing; nothing broken; saving from harm; destruction; difficulty; failure;
loosen from bondage of sin through Jesus, to name a few. Many things are
embedded in this one act of love and we may live our entire lives without using
many of the benefits of the cross. </div>
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I am guilty of allowing my experience with
others and the way I handle my relationships to dictate my expectation from
God. God is not like man and when I confine my expectation from God to the
reasoning of my mind and past experiences then I am limiting my level of
manifestation of God’s love in my life. I believe that part of the reason the
body of Christ has not seen the level of signs and wonders in operation is due
to our lack of understanding of God’s love for us. The bible says that if we,
evil man (natural parents) knows how to give good gifts to our children, how
much more does my heavenly father knows how to give good gifts to His children <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(Matt 7:11)</b>. Many people may take this
as an insult when the bible refers to us as evil (born again) and heathen
(unsaved) but God says the heart is deceitful <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(Jeremiah 17:9)</b> meaning we are not perfect and He is the only
person good. When I think of my children and the things I want to provide for
them, things I want to protect them from and the lifestyle and want to live
before them then I compare that to my limited understanding of God’s love and find
there is no comparison. God’s love cannot be fully understood by the natural
mind and should not be compared to our natural love for each other because at
some point we all have disappointed each other even thought it may not be
intentional but God’s love never fails. </div>
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No man can boost about salvation
because it is free and available for ALL. If you have been saved a day after
your first birthday or when you were in your forties, God loves you the same. I
struggle at times to remember how much God really loves me. Things he has done
is for His sake and not mind <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(Psalm 103 8:17)</b>
Sin cannot stand before God and it does hurt Him to see His creation go astray
because of sin and the ignorance of His grace, love and forgiveness. When we
get more and more revelation of God’s love we will start shedding scales of sin
and when we understand that been saved is God’s plan to make us who we really
are before Adam sinned: to rule and have dominion over all things, then our
words and expectations will experience change. </div>
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God loves us and he wants and
deserve our best love. He is the only one who should get our worship, praise
and devotion. If you have not allowed Jesus to be Lord of your life it is not
too late. His return is not known and based on His character He operates
suddenly so your time is now. Get to know God more intimately and allow His
love to manifest in your life. Read <b>Romans
8:35-39, Ephesians 2:4-5 & 3:16-21</b></div>
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<b>By Dean Brown</b></div>
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<b>Live11 Radio</b></div>Dean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06859174805518526313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056327755262154663.post-84048632797644389342011-11-27T20:28:00.001-08:002012-01-08T11:46:57.280-08:00Victory<div style="text-align: center;">
Recently I felt discouraged and all the messages, meditations, reading and words of encouragement I could hear where: Be courageous, Everything is going to be alright, You serve the God who sent His son to conquer the prince of this world (satan) (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Romans 8:3-11</i></b>), The rest of your life is the best of your life etc.</div>
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I went through the weekend seeking to get clear instructions from God and can I tell you that it seems like satan had other plans for me. I <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">felt</b> drained, powerless, defeated and heading to hopelessness. I quickly examined my actions and realized I was not speaking God’s word and taking authority over the thoughts in my mind <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">2 Corinthians 10:5</i>).</b> The mind is a battlefield and this was what satan was trying to get control. The mind is a battlefield and the devil playground if you will allow him to. This is why guarding the heart, mouth and eye gates are so important.</div>
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Realizing where I was mentally and spiritually, I started declaring something’s in my life according to God’s word and immediately sending the devil a warning that he has no strongholds in my life, Glory to God! I became excited about my situation because I know that it is temporal and subject to change. Later that night I felt in my heart the need to let go, let loose and allow God to bring His word to past. Throughout the process I was not enjoying life enough and allowing God to put things in place without my help, God does not need my help; He needs me to agree and trust Him. I was trying to learn where or when my input was necessary which comes with experience. See I am a child of God and He has started a good work in me and He will finish it <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Philippians 1:6</i>)</b>. That’s His job not mine. The fear I had and still have at times is not doing what God wanted me to do which is not a bad thing but like anything else there is a healthy dose and there is overdose. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Can you tell which side I was on</i>? God does not want us to live in fear of anything and He never gave us a spirit of fear but a spirit of power and love and a sound mind <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">2Timothy1:7</i>).</b> </div>
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Situations will always come with various magnitudes and the bigger the magnitude of the situation will determine the amount of pressure you need to apply to your faith in God and this is the area where faith grows and character is developed. How a situation is handled now will give an idea of personal growth the next time you are faced with the same or similar decision. When temptation, test or trials presents themselves know first of all that God is not the tempter but satan is, but also know that this is an opportunity for growth and if you are not ready now or you did not handle things the best way don’t be too harsh on yourself because God is not mad at you but His love and power will allow you to be a conquer and victor the next time you are in that position or even if you are in that situation you can come out with a testimony that will set someone else free. For me, I have learned not to take challenges so personally because I would start casting blame and not realize the opportunities. As a father, I am able to navigate through these challenges, learn lessons, become stronger in my walk with God and become more able to pass wisdom on to my children. My wife and I have declared that our children’s lives will not reflect the hardships we had and we will be able to give them wisdom (natural and spiritual) our parents could not give to us.</div>
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By Dean Brown.<br />
Live11Radio.com </div>Dean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06859174805518526313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056327755262154663.post-20957098955073475732011-08-22T16:39:00.000-07:002011-08-22T16:39:24.459-07:00A Woman is More Valuable<strong>I overheard someone relating his infidelity and his subsequent worry (afterthought) that he might have contracted an infection. His words spoke volumes about his opinion of his extramarital female consort. He said, "I get some <a class="kLink" href="http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20110822/cleisure/cleisure3.html#" id="KonaLink0" style="font-family: inherit !important; font-size: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit ! important; font-size: inherit ! important; font-weight: inherit ! important; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="color: blue !important; font-family: inherit !important; font-size: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; position: static;">skin</span></span></a> outside." Even if he were referring to a commercial sex worker (and he was not), the term 'skin' sounded so impersonal that it seemed as if he had coitus with an inanimate object. </strong><br />
Many men do not believe that women are of equal standing. I am, therefore, always amazed that many women are either easily beguiled, or allow themselves to be beguiled, or go into denial when they are being beguiled, into believing that they are loved when their disingenuous spouse perceives them as nothing more than a sexual convenience.<br />
Women who are unwilling participants. but who are pressured for sex anyway, should object, or they will only end up being the object of someone's base urges. Perhaps it's a throwback to some primitive drive to satisfy natural stirrings; or, it could be a subconscious need to disperse genetic material. Whatever the reason, a large percentage of men view women as vaginas attached to bodies.<br />
When some men see women, the very first thing they imagine is acquiring/owning their vaginas. They consider the rest of a woman as nature's device for packaging and transporting the<nobr> </nobr><a class="kLink" href="http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20110822/cleisure/cleisure3.html#" id="KonaLink1" style="font-family: inherit !important; font-size: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit ! important; font-size: inherit ! important; font-weight: inherit ! important; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="color: blue !important; font-family: inherit !important; font-size: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; position: static;">vagina</span></span></a>. To some men, a woman's intellect, mind and emotions are inconveniences (obstacles) that get in the way of the acquisition of the vagina. Some 'packages' are very attractive, and men tend to assume that it is representative of the vagina's attributes. This, by the way, is often an erroneous conclusion, as the face and body do not necessarily bear any association with the<nobr> </nobr>vagina.<br />
<strong>By all means</strong><br />
Generally, men will do almost anything to acquire/own/conquer a<nobr> </nobr>vagina, even if it's only for a single encounter. Men will offer kind compliments or befriend those near and dear to the target of their coital predation. Some will embark on long and circuitous routes to distract women from their ultimate goal. They may even feign disinterest in any amorous relationship. They may pretend to be concerned and caring, all the while considering their time, effort, gifts and money as investments that will one day pay huge dividends.<br />
Some men think that a woman's make-up, manicure, pedicure and coif are like bright billboard lights advertising the availability of her<nobr> </nobr>vagina. They find it difficult to believe that women often embark on physical aestheticism just to feel good about themselves. Many men consider courtship as a cat(pardon the pun)-and-mouse (some will say 'rat') game that women play using their vaginas as bait.<nobr> </nobr><br />
Paradoxically, with each conquest, many males seem to need more and more women in a vain attempt at achieving the genuinely ecstatic thrill that only a relationship that transcends sexual intercourse can bring. Women become objects of lustful desire, and any admiration men once had for them fades into an obscure hodgepodge of confused emotions, blunted pleasures and an inability to sustain a stable, well-rounded, satisfying and <a class="kLink" href="http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20110822/cleisure/cleisure3.html#" id="KonaLink2" style="font-family: inherit !important; font-size: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit ! important; font-size: inherit ! important; font-weight: inherit ! important; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="color: blue !important; font-family: inherit !important; font-size: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; position: static;">healthy</span></span></a> relationship. A woman's vagina can become the focus of salacious desire, and insanely jealous men sometimes kill because of it.<br />
This warped perception of women directly impacts the moral fibre of our society because it obliterates the <a class="kLink" href="http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20110822/cleisure/cleisure3.html#" id="KonaLink3" style="font-family: inherit !important; font-size: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit ! important; font-size: inherit ! important; font-weight: inherit ! important; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="color: blue !important; font-family: inherit !important; font-size: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; position: static;">family</span></span></a> nucleus and makes real fatherhood a rarity. The negative ramifications of widespread and irresponsible 'donation of genetic material' are blatantly evident in our high crime rate. For the sake of the family unit and, therefore, society, women must equip themselves for independence, respect themselves and demand respect from all men, make it known that they are equal partners in society, have emotional and spiritual needs, and insist they are much more than just vaginas.<br />
Garth A. Rattray is a physician with a family practice. <a class="kLink" href="http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20110822/cleisure/cleisure3.html#" id="KonaLink4" style="font-family: inherit !important; font-size: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit ! important; font-size: inherit ! important; font-weight: inherit ! important; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="color: blue !important; font-family: inherit !important; font-size: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; position: static;">Email</span></span></a> feedback to columns@gleanerjm.com and garthrattray@gmail.com.Dean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06859174805518526313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056327755262154663.post-90162029843186611312011-08-09T16:00:00.000-07:002012-01-08T11:16:47.180-08:00Work Place<div class="MsoNormal">
I constantly have to keep my mind focus on the word of God by not taking thought when others around me start discussing activities in their lives. Even during work especially after a weekend or holiday that’s when I realize that the voices seem louder. Everyone talking about their overwhelming weekend activities and is it a coincidence that none of their activities had anything to do with God or their so-called faith in Jesus. I may sound a bit harsh but I am extremely tired of people who say the know Jesus, they love Him and they are Christians when they never have anything to share about what He has done or what they desire to do for His Kingdom. I would be more at ease if none of these people said they were Christians.</div>
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As the week progresses then their problems start unfolding: Marriage, kids, job, family members other social relationships, health and so on. No peace, no joy, no fruit of the spirit growing in their lives. What I think is the worst part is that the persons who say that they are faithful to Christ are in the thick of these conversations and at times leading these unfruitful conversations. Then I remember and read <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Matt 28:19-20</span></i></b> which tells us/believers to go and make followers of Christ, teaching them the word of God through our conversations/lifestyle and He will be with us.</div>
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I think that many Christians are not bold or zealous enough to share the gospel with others. Been saved is not for us just to get to heaven/<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> (fire insurance) </b>but to encourage others to want to live for Christ. The term keeps been pushed around: “I don’t want to offend anyone”, this is just an excuse and an area we all can work on. Our lifestyle, conduct, conversations should be a reflection of who we serve. All of us are serving something or someone and we have to wear our salvation jerseys, hats, ride on our salvation rims and blast our salvation music. Living for God is not about behaving goofy or super spiritual but more so of renewing our minds, going to a church that teaches the word of God, diligently seek Him and ask Him to open your heart to his truth. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Psalm 37:1-9</span></i></b></div>
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When I really got serious about living for Christ I had to get ride of the religious things I’ve been taught and get to know God for myself. The amazing thing that was revealed to me is that God created this world for His children to enjoy. Many things have been perverted by satan and we have to be very careful when we entertain certain thing. The bible says that we need to shun all appearance of evil <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">1 Thessalonians 5:22</i></b>. Having a personal relationship with God will reveal what is acceptable and what’s not. So let’s become the ambassador for Christ in the work place and everywhere we go. I am not talking about slapping people with the bible but rather your conduct<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red;">.</span></b> Romans 15:5</div>
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</style> <![endif]--> <div class="MsoNormal">I overheard a couple ladies having a conversation about couples living together before getting married.</div><div class="MsoNormal">Two of the three ladies were born again, of the two one was living what could be identified as a Christian life while the other is a backslider.</div><div class="MsoNormal">The conversation was quite interesting to listen to and while it is a topic that I have an interest in I decided at that time to observe. My wife and I lived this shaking lifestyle for a few months before we got married which we both regret and which we could have done differently. I found in God’s word that what the enemy meant for bad we as spirit filled believers can use it for good. My wife and I can both identify roadblocks that couples may face and advise them to avoid making these mistakes and do it the RIGHT way, God’s way.</div><div class="MsoNormal">The conversation was supporting couples living together before getting married so you can know who you are getting married to. I was expecting the more matured Christian to outright oppose this topic and in fairness she did not voice her approval either. Her input was for each individual to get family medical history. The backslider had a strong point due to her experience with been rejected by a pastor to marry her and her husband due to the fact that they were living together. Her response to the pastor was who is he to judge them for living in sin and refusing to perform the ceremony. She was at this point a young mother and wanted to marry her boyfriend to make their union legal. Her take is that this will reduce the divorce rate (testing the waters before signing the papers).</div><div class="MsoNormal">This is an area of great concern in this common culture we are currently living in. We are seeing clear signs of the breakdown of the family structure and the fundamental principles of God’s laws and total disregard for the family. Recently the President Obama administration decided not to continue to uphold the marriage constitution with regards of marriage had been between a man and a woman.</div><div class="MsoNormal">If we are sending these signs to the coming generations what are we to expect in the roles and responsibilities of a FAMILY.</div><div class="MsoNormal">I Corinthians 6:12-20 Paul clearly points out the danger of subjecting our bodies to sexual sin. He says “RUN AWAY FROM SEXUAL SINS”</div><div class="MsoNormal">This is where many of us gets tripped up when we know we are doing wrong or have sinned and we say “don’t judge me”, “ You’re acting holier than thou” but fail to understand that grace is abounding. Where there is darkness, God is offering us light (1John 1:5-7). So you are living a shaking lifestyle and God allows someone to bring some light in your direction(talk to you about it) don’t take offense just accept the light do what 1John 1:9 says, repent/confess and He WILL forgive</div><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">We all sinned, 1John 1:8,10 (in basketball we know of the Hack-A-Shaq where the player intentionally goes for the player and when a fool is committed unintentionally going after the ball) that is how believers/I, normally sin. As a believer I don’t have to sin. Sinning is no longer my lifestyle and I quickly repent of whenever I sin because satan can easily attempt to use that as a stronghold in my life.</span></span>Dean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06859174805518526313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056327755262154663.post-53978054210278580422011-08-09T15:12:00.000-07:002011-08-09T15:12:00.356-07:00Church Clicks?<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:TargetScreenSize>800x600</o:TargetScreenSize> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:EnableOpenTypeKerning/> <w:DontFlipMirrorIndents/> <w:OverrideTableStyleHps/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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<div class="MsoNormal">In a conversation with someone the term church click came up. I do believe that this is part of many church groups but I don’t believe that this is as surface driven as clicks in the world. Note, I am not saying that there may not be clicks as we know it but for the majority this is not true. </div><div class="MsoNormal">Many people in church groups will be drawn to others with similar likenesses to theirs and this is true in any group, culture and society. Often we use this term in a negative context when in all essence it is really not. The fact of the matter is that there will always be a person or a small number of people that any person will hold close. I think it is unfair to expect a Christian to be very close to every member that attends the same church as him/her. There has to be a balance if we are going to walk this life successfully and wiser than the devil. Jesus did not need anyone to help Him perform any miracles; He did not need anyone to walk with Him as He ministered. He had a multitude of followers, 12 that He chose and 3 that He let into His inner court. If we are to live like Christ then we have to follow His examples. The point is that we need others to pour into us and for us to pour into; this is why we have this common phrase “Iron sharpens Iron” Proverbs 27:17. </div><div class="MsoNormal">Ask yourself this question, “Am I sharpening or am I been sharpened”? There is nothing wrong with having a group of saints in your corner and you in theirs. Once you’re not bringing down the lives of others saints, gossip, back bite etc. Doing things to make hell stand at attention by encouraging others to grow; declaring Gods word in each other’s lives; working together to unload hell, then I believe you are in good shape. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t allow others to discourage you form having a small group. The enemy is cleaver in how he tries to create discord and I guarantee it will come in the form of a person. This person can be an unbeliever or another saint but again if your small group is Christ centered you have nothing to worry about.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</style> <![endif]--> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #365f91;">The Schwarzenegger-Shriver split added fuel to a firey headline in the June edition of Maxim magazine. Actress Cameron Diaz told the publication, “Marriage is a dying institution.”</span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #365f91;">“I don’t think we should live our lives in relationships based off old traditions that don’t suit our world any longer,” she said.</span></i><br />
Could someone say with me “the devil is a liar; again the devil is a liar”. I hope the church, which is the body of believers don’t accept the world’s thinking and selfish ambitions. Not too many people like to be: loyal, committed, unselfish, responsible, forgiving etc. Apart from salvation/intimate relationship with God, marriage is the next most important relationship. The culture and world we live in today is trying to break down everything that represents God and a Godly living. This has been mentioned in the bible that man will become lovers of themselves so it should come to know surprise when we witness the manifestation of God’s words. <br />
As a married person I have to pray and do the natural things that will maintain my marriage and increase my intimacy with my spouse. It is difficult at times but we made a vow with each other and God that we are not willing to break. The foundation of my marriage is on the word of God and not the counsel of unbelievers, unmarried, or the world’s wisdom. Isn’t it obvious that television, Hollywood, Opra, Dr. Phil and other celebrities does not have the answers for marriage? <br />
I want to congratulate all the married couples who are loving each other and maintaining their marriage the way God instituted. Seek Godly wisdom in times of challenges; make up your mind that you are in covenant marriage relationship with one person; extend forgiveness to each other and enjoy your marriage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
Marriage is not dead, it’s between one male and one female, God has not changed His mind on what marriage is suppose to be. Don’t allow the devil’s perversion to affect your marriage. <br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Love, Laugh, Live and Let go of the past</b>.<br />
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Dean Brown<br />
5/18/11Dean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06859174805518526313noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056327755262154663.post-89772511950852050632011-05-23T15:43:00.000-07:002012-02-26T08:40:17.756-08:00A Bad Name<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Jesus said that many fox would come and try to scatter the sheep and this Judgment Day prophesy is just an example. It amazes me that so many people are panicked and trying to get baptized so they won’t be on the wrong side of judgment. God does not operate by fear tactics, only satan and what this does is try to create an image in people’s mind that God’s word is not real, salvation is a fade and the list goes on. </div>
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The people who are responsible for spreading this false information have a judgment to face for themselves. The bible clearly warns those who lead Gods sheep astray and if God says it, it shall happen. The other thing that is clear is that people know that God is real and salvation is free but it is sad that many prefer to live their lives anyway they please and try to catch God at the tail end. We are completely forgetting (Romans 12:1-2, 1John 1:7 and Acts 20:28). We are purchased by the blood of Christ if we decide to accept it by doing 1John 1:9 and follow through by living (Romans 12:2). </div>
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God is not capable of lying (Numbers 23:19). If He says that no man knows the time of His return, then guest what no man knows (I Thessalonians 5:2). This is an attack on the body of Christ to make the name of Christ look bad. Christians who knows the word should be confident knowing that these things were spoken in the bible. It is not the time to shy away from the things of God but the time to get plugged in and continually renewing our minds with the word of God.</div>
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5/20/11</div>Dean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06859174805518526313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056327755262154663.post-17065848190439911822011-04-06T20:27:00.001-07:002011-04-06T20:40:40.050-07:00Frequent natural disatersWe are seeing a repeat of last years natural disasters but at a more alarming rate.<br />
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Scientist and so called experts are unable to agree on the cause of the climatic activities we are experiencing. It is probable unfair to make such a general statement so let me rephrase, I should have said they agree on one thing and that is they don't have an educated reason. Just as in the act of child birth, the closer to the delivery the more irritation occurs in the body of a female. You may ask, "What is happening to mother earth?'' This is a question that we could and should go to the Bible and see clearly what God said and what we should be preparing for.Dean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06859174805518526313noreply@blogger.com0