August 21, 2018 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

Gays & Jesus Christ (G&JC Series)

I am planning to write and respond to a series of articles on Gays and the Gospel of Christ. A couple of articles come from my good friend and brother in Christ, Phillip Lee. Phillip writes extensively and is the CEO of His Way Out Ministries.

Not only is Phillip a good friend and writer, but an excellent speaker and understands the gay community very well since he was a ‘gay person’ for years before coming to Jesus Christ. His perspective is honest, refreshing, and biblically sound. If one has any problems with any type of sexual addiction, it is Phillip’s insights and teachings I would direct you too.

So get prepared, share the coming articles with friends, and pray for God’s intervention not only in California but also in the lives of every person who struggles with same-sex attraction. I am expecting God to bring deliverance and freedom to anyone who is not afraid to embrace the truth and respond to the love of Christ.

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August 19, 2018 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

A Fraud

Fraud: One who defrauds, a cheat; one who assumes a false pose, an impostor, a sham; a deceptive deliberate practice in order to secure unfair or unlawful gain. (American Heritage Dictionary)

No one likes a fraud. Nevertheless, everyone is a fraud in some way or fashion. We try to be someone who we are not. We want to be admired in the eyes of others. There is nothing wrong with being an honest and good person, yet we all fail miserably at being whom we are in Christ or should be.

The first thing we all must do is say, “I’m a fraud.” This is the first step to becoming real, honest, and who you were always meant to be. Stop blaming others and yourself—just admit you are not who you ought to be.

There are many people who often live a life of fraudulent scams: politicians, university professors, gays, journalists, actors, the homeless, professional athletics, fashion designers, and salesmen. Do I need to say more? All of us know such people. If you define yourself by what you do, you are an impostor.

We should not define ourselves by where we live, what we wear, whom we socialize with, how much money we make, our ethnic background, or where we go to church. I do not care what your title is or your credentials. I only what to know if you are who you are supposed to be in Christ. What does God say you are? We need to find who we were always meant to be. What is your calling? What did God create you to do? What are the dreams, visions, and passions that Jesus has placed in your life?

You ask, “Who am I?” I am merely the son of John and was born and raised in Fresno. That is all you really need to know about the biological Steve. What God says I am—I could tell you, but I think that you need to find that out for yourself. I just want you to know Jesus Christ and Him crucified in me. It is Jesus in me that you should see—that is enough for me.

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August 18, 2018 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

I Rather Be Remembered…

I rather be remembered by not what I have done but what I did not become.

ü I rather be remembered as a nobody than to have my name on a building or a street named after me.

ü I rather be a non-person than a person of significance and influence.

ü I want to be considered a person who found great mercy in Christ than be remembered for all the kind deeds or the amazing works the Holy Spirit accomplished through me.

ü I do not want to be remembered as a writer, an educator, a businessperson or a visionary, but a person who found Jesus as his friend.

ü I do not seek a detailed list of accomplishments but only remembered for giving a helping hand to a person who could not help himself.

ü I rather be persecuted, accused of wrongdoing, lied about me in order to cause me harm, and having a ruined and murky reputation than being thought of as a person of stature and strong character.

ü I rather be hated by most people than having friends of immoral and corrupt behavior.

ü I rather be remembered me saying, “I am not a good man—who can be good if Jesus is your standard.”

ü I do not want to be remembered as being smart or clever, tall and handsome, or a hard worker and determined, but that I was a person who merely tried to do his best while failing so many times in my efforts.

ü I do not need a fancy headstone or grassy plot when I die, but just say, “Jesus was building this man a home in heaven the moment he was born-again.”

ü Yes, I rather Jesus be remembered—my name is unimportant.

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August 17, 2018 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

California Senate Approves AB 2943

BREAKING NEWS: With a shameful 25-11 vote, CA Senators just attacked counselors, pastors, and people of faith as frauds California Senators Approved AB 2943 Thursday morning August 16th after a robust debate The bill now heads to the Assembly floor for a vote as soon as Monday, August 20, 2018

AB 2943 is the radical bill from Assemblymember Evan Low and the LGBT Legislative Caucus. With Thursday’s vote, elected leaders told churches and those with biblical beliefs about gender and sexual orientation that advocating for their views could get them sued.

This bill attacks the freedom of Christians, like those pictured above, to find the services and resources from counselors, schools, and faith-based organizations that help them live out their biblical convictions regarding sexual behavior and gender identity. Shouldn’t these people have the freedom to find true joy by embracing and living out their faith without government persecution? Read their testimonies of joy and change at oncegay.com.

The implications of AB 2943 are staggering. Legal experts confirm that by targeting financial

AB 2943 was changed slightly in the Senate, so the full Assembly must approve those amendments:

Next Voting Opportunity: Monday, August 20th

The bill must be approved by the Assembly by August 31, 2018, or it is dead. We have identified 13 Assembly members who are most likely to listen to our appeal; their office numbers are below, along with the number of Governor Jerry Brown’s office. Let’s flood the offices of the Governor and these Assembly members so they know how much we value our freedom to follow our faith.

Please Join thousands of liberty-loving Californians by calling the politicians listed below.

Oppose California’s AB 2943 and AB 2119!

Governor (Ask him to veto AB 2943)
Governor Edmund G. Brown (916) 445-2841

Assembly members (Ask them to vote no on AB 2943)

Catharine B. Baker Capitol Office (916) 319-2016, District Office (925) 328-1515

Brian Maienschein Capitol Office (916) 319-2077, District Office (858) 675-0077

Dr. Joaquin Arambula Capitol Office (916) 319-2031, District Office (559) 445-5532

Lorena Gonzalez-Fletcher Capitol Office (916) 319-2080, District Office (619) 338-8090

Adam C. Gray Capitol Office (916) 319-2021, District Office (209) 726-5465

Ken Cooley Capitol Office (916) 319-2008, District Office (916) 464-1910

Sharon Quirk-Silva Capitol Office (916) 319-2065, District Office (714) 521-6505

Jim Cooper Capitol Office (916) 319-2009, District Office (916) 670-7888

Rudy Salas, Jr. Capitol Office (916) 319-2032, District Office (661) 335-0302

Jacqui Irwin Capitol Office (916) 319-2044, District Office (805) 482-1904

Eloise Gómez Reyes Capitol Office (916) 319-2047, District Office (909) 381-3238

Miguel Santiago Capitol Office (916) 319-2053, District Office (213) 620-4646

Tom Daly Capitol Office (916) 319-2069, District Office (714) 939-8469

Greg Burt
Director of Capitol Engagement
California Family Council (CFC)

gregb
www.californiafamily.org
(949) 244-2080

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August 11, 2018 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

Are You Free? (Part 2)

How do you know when Satan no longer has a hold on your life? Jesus said in the Gospel of Luke 4: 18-19 (AKJV): The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,19To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

You have to answer these statements in order to know if Satan is running your life or if you have found the freedom that is offered freely in Christ.

1. Do you feel the need to control every situation or person in order to be at peace?

2. Does the manifestation of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit frighten you?

3. When you are praying to God to intervene in a problematic situation, are you thinking how/what you need to do to solve it?

4. Are you angry with God for not…?

5. Do you tell God, “I didn’t do anything wrong!”

6. Do you believe that God does not see what you’re doing?

7. Are you satisfied with what you have or do you want more and more?

8. Do you make excuses to yourself for not praying or reading the Bible?

9. Do believe that Jesus is coming back, just not today?

10. Does saying the name of Jesus embarrass you or does the name of Jesus put a smile on your face?

We all want to be free but rarely are we free in Christ to experience all Jesus has given or provided for us. Jesus wants us to be free and His ministry on earth was an example for all generations to have—a life free from the domination and control of Satan. Freedom—it’s free to us all ‘in the asking’. This is why Jesus is alive for us today!

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August 11, 2018 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

How Free Are You?

How do you know when Satan no longer has a hold on your life? Jesus came to bring freedom—to set things right! When He first spoke about His ministry, He quoted Isaiah 61:1-2 in the Gospel of Luke 4: 18-19 (AKJV):

The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,19To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

You and I cannot serve Jesus Christ without the freedom that God offers. We can have God’s freedom through all that He offers, through His salvation, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, righteousness, His wisdom and the list goes on. But how can I know if I indeed have freedom or if I am still under the power and control of Satan? Take the first step; take this test.

1. Do you feel that you can take of things yourself? (That you do not need God and His assistance in running your life?)

2. Are you reminded daily of the sins, poor decisions, or mistakes in your life?

3. Are you unable to find forgiveness and/or are you still trying to please God?

4. Do you believe that God cares about what you care about?

5. Is your heart still broken and have hurt feelings over things that happened long ago?

6. Is it hard for you to be positive and receive compliments from family and friends?

7. Are there physical, emotional, psychological aspects in your body or personality that have never been healed? (You accepted God into your life, but you have not changed.)

8. Are there are events or situations that happened in your life that you do not want to think about? (Your past is a stumbling block to your future.)

9. You just cannot accept the promises of God regarding… (You do not see how Jesus is or will ever help you become a better person.)

10. You do not want to accept responsibility for your actions, attitudes, or words.

If you said “yes” to one or more of these statements, Satan does have a hold on your life. Jesus said, “Satan has no part in His life and has no hold over His life.” It is in Christ alone that you and I can find freedom. Christ offers it freely to you in the working of the Holy Spirit (I Corinthians 2:12) in your life. It is free to us all in the asking—this is what Jesus came to do!

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August 9, 2018 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

You Know You’re A Christian…

You know you’re a Christian…

When you wake up every morning saying “Good morning” to Jesus.

When you worry more about what God thinks about you than your closest friends.

When you seek to find and do God’s will in any given situation than protecting your reputation.

When praying is more important than eating, sleeping, and your daily schedule.

When being in the presence of God is all you want; nothing compares to God’s love.

When you hate lying, the ‘taking advantage’ of others, people who act and think they are better than everyone else, anytime the Holy Spirit is ridiculed, and Jesus is not honored at an event.

When you do the ‘right thing’ instead of doing ‘your thing’.

When you do not accept things as they are (it is what it is) but you accept your responsibility in Christ to be a change agent.

When you look to follow Jesus alone, not looking for others to follow you.

When miracles and healings are commonplace in your lifestyle, not an afterthought.

When you bless your enemies and pray for your friends every day.

When you prepare yourself each day for the ‘battle against darkness, the evil one and those who love Satan’s ways’ and realize ‘the victory’ is yours—you do not give up.

When you are as passionate or get excited (or even more excited) about God than anything else in your life.

When you accept the Biblical truth that the Holy Spirit is always doing ‘spring cleaning’ in your life; getting those things out of your life that does not please God, yet you still feel that God loves you and is always looking out for you.

When you believe with everything within you, ‘That God is who He says He is and He will do what He said He will do’ and yes, the Bible is true and factual.

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August week #1, 2018 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

What Good is Forgiveness Without a Decision?

“What good is forgiveness if a life is not changed? What good is forgiveness if goodness is not created? What good is forgiveness if love is not increased?

What good is forgiveness if a decision is not made?

I forgive since I am forgiven,

I’ve decided to help when I see others in need,

It’s my decision to enact three or more deeds of kindness each day,

Today, I decided to make sure my forgiveness produces a change in me.

I’m forgiven therefore I choose a life worth living!

Thought for the week

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August, 2018 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

The Vindictive Person

The character of the Month Series

Vindictive/vindicate: Disposed to seek revenge, revengeful, unforgiving, bitter, spiteful; to do harm, resentful, an attitude of one seeking to pay back—retribution, to blame others for your circumstances (from The American Heritage Dictionary).

The Bible has lots to say about revenge. God wants us to place any revenge into His hands. This is not easy to do. It takes tremendous strength not to lash out at those who have done us harm.

We can take revenge on others through our words, attitudes, negative behavior, and acts of violence. We see this all the time in our society—people are angry, not forgiving. “What you do to me, I will do to you,” this is the motto for so many groups in America.

Jesus had this to say about revenge and vindictiveness. Matthew 5: 38-42, AKJV: You have heard that it has been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: 39 But I say to you, That you resist not evil: but whoever shall smite you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if any man will sue you at the law, and take away your coat, let him have your cloak also. 41 And whoever shall compel you to go a mile, go with him two. 42 Give to him that asks you, and from him, that would borrow of you turn not you away.

God knows that this is a trick of the devil to destroy you. Hatred and vindictiveness will eat away at your life like cancer. It will keep growing and creates a desire within us to continue the behavior. Hatred breeds more hatred.

If I were once again raising children in my home, I would make learning about forgiveness and showing forgiveness to others a daily priority. There is so little forgiveness in our society that actually produces change and peace. We talk about forgiveness—we want forgiveness, but we give little forgiveness.

To show true forgiveness (and the offering of blessings instead) does not come naturally to any human being. Jesus did not say it was easy to do but a ‘must to do’ in order for us to find our own forgiveness and avoid the judgment of God. God forgives and we must also forgive. A vindictive person will not be found in heaven. How do I know this, the Bible says it’s so!

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