Turn The Other Cheek

-Matthew 5:39 "Whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also."-

When Jesus basically says to “turn the other cheek,” He is not saying abuse is okay, that injustice doesn’t matter, or that you should let people keep hurting you. In the culture He was speaking into, a slap on the cheek was an insult—a way of asserting power, shaming, or humiliating someone. Turning the other cheek was a refusal to return evil with evil. It was saying: You don’t get to control my spirit. I won’t become like you. This isn’t weakness; it’s self-control and moral strength. You are choosing not to let wrongdoing reproduce itself through you.

The deeper reason is this: retaliation keeps you chained to the offense. When you strike back—whether physically, verbally, or emotionally—you hand the offender continued power over your heart. Turning the other cheek breaks that chain. It stops the cycle, preserves your inner freedom, and leaves justice where it belongs—with God, who sees fully and judges rightly. That doesn’t mean there are no boundaries or consequences; it means you refuse to poison yourself with bitterness while waiting for justice.

At its core, Jesus is protecting you. He’s teaching a way to suffer wrong without being transformed by it—without letting pain turn you cruel, vengeful, or hardened. Turning the other cheek is choosing dignity over dominance, peace over pride, and trust over revenge. It’s not saying “what you did was okay.” It’s saying, what you did will not own me.

Until He Comes,

-Pat-

The "ALIENS" Have Arrived

Listen carefully. 

"For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect" (Matthew 24:24). In a time when truth feels increasingly difficult to recognize, how do we know who — or what — to believe anymore? We have entered a time when governments, not just the United States, are finally admitting that aliens are real. In the very near future this is going to lead to something very critical tying into the end times. Each person is going to have to make a very important decision. 

IT'S NOT EASY WRITING THIS BLOG. WHAT I AM ABOUT TO CONVEY IS GOING TO BE SHOCKING TO SOME, LAUGHABLE TO OTHERS. The decision each of us will have to make will in every way determine if you will be deceived and deny the very truth of Jesus Christ, the testimony of creation, and the faith upon which you stand.

Understand, the so-called recent disclosure of beings governments identify as "aliens"  are not aliens as we are being told.  They are, in fact, demons working their way into the deception that scripture warns about that takes place before the return of Christ. Yes, both believers and non-believers will witness this, otherwise Matthew would not have written what's coming could, "deceive, if possible, even the elect." In the very near future, as humans struggle to know who is lying and who's giving factual information, when AI can answer questions in a millisecond, when the left hates the right and vice versa, something unbelievable will make you question your very existence. You will see an "alien" (demon) actually appear to the public and speak. It will tell the world that THEY, not GOD, created us, that THEIR species created us and put us on the earth. They will present dramatic proof (with the help of AI) but the biggest lie will be that they created us claiming the entire story of creation and Jesus was made up and invented by them for monitoring and controlling behavior- to regulate the masses - and thus, the 10 commandments- all in an effort to keep us in line. They will be convincing when explaining that sin was and is an illusion, a mere fear factor tactic.

The shocking revelation that aliens are here and have always been among us since the beginning will come at the same time as them saying Jesus did not live. He did not die, resurrect, and was never part of the the earth's history. I am sad to say that unveiling this deception is going to result in a lot of people, especially many of faith, becoming very confused and not having any idea how to handle it. When this occurs, the only way to actually know what's true and to keep yourself safe is if you have a real heart connection with Christ Himself. Believers must pray through this time of uncertainty and deception so that they too will not believe the things that are about to happen.

Go back to scripture. Remember how Satan first had his hand in the fall of man? He mixed partial truth of what God said with his own deceptive tactical lie which made Eve question the truth, doubt God, then she disobeyed. Here's what he did. WATCH SATANS WORDS CLOSELY. God instructed Adam and Eve that they could eat of the fruit from any tree in the garden He made except for one. And THAT was the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Of THAT tree they were not to eat. Satan approached Eve and said, "Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?? Did you catch the trickery, the deception? (God did not say they could not eat of every tree). Eve corrected him saying they were allowed to eat of the trees but one tree in the midst of the garden-the tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil they were not to eat from it lest they die. Now, Satan comes back with an intentional lie to entice her further to fall for his deception. "Ye shall not surely die, for God knows in the day you eat thereof, then will your eyes be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil." God said they would die (spiritually), Satan said they would live as gods!

It will be the same in the very near future now that the the "alien" agenda is out there. What our government is classifying as an "alien" entity (a fallen angel-demon)  will mix truth with its own lies and once again make people doubt what God said in the beginning about creation, man's origin, and Jesus existence as the only Savior for mankind. The truth is, yes .. "they (demons) were here and have been for a long time (that part they speak will be true) because God did cast rebellious Satan and 1/3 of the angels with him down to the earth long long ago .. Revelation 12:9, "And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world — he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him."  Notice the word ancient? That's long ago! That will be one of the truths that they will use to make people believe they were "from the beginning" not Jesus. SO YES, THAT PART OF THEM BEING HERE A LONG TIME IS ABSOLUTELY THE TRUTH. The lie? They did not create us! God did.

God is the author of our existence (Genesis 1:26) "And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness, and let them have dominion over all the earth." Most likely they will stage as massive display of godlike technology along with AI, weather manipulation, moving asteroids, or projecting massive holograms globally proving they own the universe and all things exist through their hands. They will perform miracles to the amazement of humanity. They were thrown out of heaven but they will say they were here once but have returned to earth, Why? They claim will claim they seeded life long ago and have returned to check on their "project" (us) to stop the wars, chaos, and divisions destroying the planet. They could easily present themselves as "gods" "righteous angels" or even "creators" described in our oldest religious texts and gain a devoted following. They might present a flawless, peaceful society, claiming they gave humanity its core morals and intelligence, and then offer to upgrade our consciousness if we accept our place as there descendants/creation.

You can see many prehistoric drawings around the world craved in rocks, caverns, and caves .. images of "star people" coming down from the heavens. It's how ancient ancestors relayed what they saw. Demons appeared to them too. So yes, they are ancient demons of old. And they have been here and in fact, they slept with the daughters of men (Genesis 6:1-4) resulting in the birth of the Nephilim.  So in reality, they (the fallen angels/demons) tainted the human bloodline by their own DNA long ago! But they did not create us, they tainted God's original DNA given to mankind. Some claim it's the reason 15% of the human  race carries the Rh- factor in their blood. But that's an entirely different story for another day. Because they tainted our original bloodline they will easily convince multitudes it was their own DNA created homo sapiens. Another tactic demons are going to utilize (and are now honestly) is shape shifting! Did you know demons have the ability to shape shift so they can look like us in human form, act like us, function like us? Thereby convincing multitudes we are actually them in a different shapeshift form. Watch this .. in the 2nd book of Corinthians 11:15 Paul warns that Satan can transform himself into an angel of light AND adds that his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. They can shift their appearance!! If you weren't aware these things are in the Bible, learn it now. Read for yourself. They all lie. We are told in John 8:4 that Satan is the father of lies and further, that no truth is in him. NONE, NADA, ZILCH., The things you are about to witness is called a strong delusion. That too was a warning given in the Bible in reference to the end times. This strong delusion, this deception (Thessalonians 2:11)  is not meant to fool people who are honestly seeking truth, believe, follow, and accept Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Instead, it is a consequence for those who "refused the love of the truth and so to be saved." This happens in the end times. WE ARE IN THE END TIMES, folks. It is your choice whether to accept and believe the truth of Jesus Christ as presented in the scriptures or demons who will appear as our salvation. If you do not believe the gospel laid out in the Bible, you will be subject to believe any lie or deception coming through these "aliens" and or AI technology combined. Your foolish eyes will be darkened says (Romans 1:21-22).  So I am urging all who will hear my voice, be watchful! Read. Seek truth. Deception is coming beginning already with the "alien" stories. 

May God open the eyes of the blind, those asleep, the lazy, the scoffer, the lukewarm Christian, and the unbeliever. No matter what belief system you have, no matter what faith you are anchored in, this is going to affect all humanity as a family.

Until He Comes,

-Pat-

 

The Game of deception.

Have you ever wondered why we are finding out our food and water are being poisoned? That our weather is being controlled? That we're being sprayed with chemtrails? That Hollywood is Satanic? That pedophiles run our government? That our history has been fabricated. Our school systems are basically indoctrination camps. They're setting up a world-wide surveillance control system right now. All these wars only profit the elites. They released the Epstein files. Pedophiles exposed. I could go on. Why are we finding about this stuff now?

Because what better way to trick you into following the Antichrist and his coming system of  control (but promoted as peace and safety) than by intentionally exposing all corruption of our current one convincing the masses we need a new one.

Right now we are experiencing the most genius and deceptive game of Good Cop/bad cop that the world has ever seen. Satan is both destroying our current system and providing the NEW ONE that will rise from it's ashes. All to make sure you submit to his counterfeit kingdom and not Gods. And many of us are falling right into that trap. Remember, "Satan is the god of this world" 2 Corinthians 4:4- (for the time being anyway). He is the father of lies. The prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2). He is the master puppeteer. He was one of Gods most beautiful, created, powerful angelic beings before rebelled and took 1/3 of the angels with him. He's good at what he does and he knows his time is short (Revelation 12:12).

This coming world leader and these "aliens" -- that are really the fallen angels Satan took with him when he was cast out of heaven -- (Revelation 12:4 and 12:9) are about to step on the world stage and claim to save us from this corrupt system of slavery that we're all so desperately crying out to be delivered from which they created in the first place!! And it will all be framed as a beneficial must for society .. in helping humanity ascend, awaken, to remember our divinity, and to reclaim our sovereignty. People are fooled at present actually believing the new (Antichrist) system will promote peace, safety, and a needed oneness, (but only at first, and that's after they are fooled into joining, and being marked with a number, code, skin tattoo, whatever). In reality it will lead to division, government control, a tyrannical system, oppression, etc. Ultimately it will be the biggest deception. Satan will deceive the masses through carefully crafted lies (because he is the father of lies) first promoting unity, self empowerment, social justice, and liberation under the guise "for our own good." It's brilliant and it will appeal to human pride. But do you know who else promised these things? The serpent in the garden! Satan directly contradicted God's warning given to Adam and Eve (warning of death if they partook of the tree of KNOWLEDGE of good and evil) with lying words of divine enlightenment. He said: "if you eat this fruit from the tree of knowledge your eyes will be opened and you be like God, knowing good and evil." And so he's coming at the end with the same lie to deceive as many of us as possible BEFORE Christ returns to set up the true Kingdom.

Do you know what will be told to convince you to accept and join the new world system which is setting up now with the assistance of AI? You will hear .. YOU are the way. YOU are the truth. The way to God (enlightenment) is just remembering you already are.. you are god!  But Jesus said, "I AM the way. I AM the truth. No one comes to the Father except through me." So which one is it? THE WAY isn't up. It's not ascension, it's asking forgiveness where you are, who you are, now, as a sinner needing a savior. It's not becoming your own savior, it's admitting you need one! That's not weakness, that's humility. And "God gives grace to the humble" (James 4:6).

Until He Comes,

-Pat-

 

Love My Enemies? (Luke 6:27-28) How Can I???

One of the most difficult commands given in the Bible by Jesus is to "Love your enemies."  It is not a suggestion. Jesus was serious. But how can you do something like that, especially if someone has committed an unimaginable atrocity like the situation that happened to an acquaintance of someone I know. Her little 6 year old granddaughter was kidnapped, raped, and murdered. The grandmother cannot get past hate she feels and it's eating her from the inside out. Her health has been affected and she's aged 10 years in 12 months.

Loving someone who has committed an unimaginable act is not about pretending those acts are acceptable or minimizing anyone's pain. Neither is the command in the book of  Luke about forcing yourself to feel warm, fuzzy affection toward monsters—it’s about a radical shift in how you respond to evil.  AND THAT'S THE KEY. Loving and forgiving an enemy or wrong doing is for your sake not theirs. Hopefully you will see it as I go through this blog. I will list some ways that I have had to learn and apply this wisdom to my own life.  And it isn't a matter of just thinking nice thoughts. We need Jesus to do a heart change within us, to put the kind of heart within us toward our enemies that was in God who sent Jesus to redeem and forgive a world full of despicable people.

I'm going to use that grandmothers horrific situation for the purpose  of  showing how to process real horror if this was actually you while being told to “love your enemies.” It’s okay to feel rage, grief, and revulsion. That's a normal, human response to such a traumatic, painful tragedy. However, you have to separate justice from love because loving your enemy doesn’t mean ignoring justice. You can and should pursue accountability, protection, and retribution where appropriate. Loving doesn’t mean letting them go free. 

POINT #1 It means you don’t let hatred consume you or dictate your actions. Think of it as: “I hate what you’ve done, and I want justice, but I will not let your evil shape me into a person who spreads more evil.” (it's for your sake not theirs).

POINT #2  Loving an enemy is  a refusal to be enslaved by hatred. THINK! Hate can dominate your life—mentally, emotionally, spiritually. Scripture often frames “love your enemies” as a way to protect your own soul! Loving them in this case can mean: Wishing them transformation, not destruction (in the spiritual sense). Letting go of the desire for personal revenge that corrodes you. Choosing compassion for yourself, rather than letting them control your inner world. (it's for your sake not theirs)

POINT #3 Start very small. You don’t have to leap from horror to forgiveness. It's a process the Holy Spirit will help with. Even small steps count: Pray or hope that the world heals from their evil. Wish them insight or a chance to stop perpetuating harm. Focus on acts of goodness around you—helping others, protecting the innocent, and living rightly. You’re still morally and emotionally human, and your anger is natural. Philippians 4:8. Again ..  (it's for your sake not theirs).

POINT #4 You need a real-life example. History is full of people who faced evil but found a way to respond without being consumed by hatred. Here's a perfect example .. Martin Luther King Jr., who explicitly rejected hatred of oppressors while still demanding justice. The point isn’t that the evil act is excusable—it’s that responding in love preserves your own humanity. One more time, again ..(it's for your sake not theirs).

POINT #5  Redefine “love” from what you think it means to make it easier. As an example, if your mind immediately says, “I could never hug or smile at them,” that’s fine. Love in this context can mean:  wishing them no further harm to others, acting justly rather than vengefully, and maintaining your integrity and moral compass. Finally,  (it's for your sake not theirs).

Here it is, step by step, it could simply look like:

Acknowledge your anger and grief fully. Separate justice from personal hatred. Pray, meditate, or mentally commit to not letting hatred dictate your life. Engage in acts of good, protecting the innocent and fostering help. Over time, your heart won’t be “soft” toward the evil-doer; it will simply stop being consumed by them (because it's for your sake not theirs). One thing to remember: in scripture, loving your enemy is often presented as a direction to grow toward, not a switch you instantly flip. Even many deeply faithful people struggle with it their entire lives. The struggle itself doesn’t make you a failure. Remember that!

Until He Comes,

-Pat-

How To Spend More Time With God

 

How many people who found my blog today think spending time with God means waking up at 4 am, reading 12 chapters of the Bible, praying for 2 straight hours, never getting distracted, and never missing a day? Honestly, that mindset is exhausting some of you before you even start your day.  Jesus never said your time and visit with Him must be perfect, coordinated, scheduled, and never to be altered. He said, "ABIDE IN ME AND I IN YOU. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in Me. Apart from Me you can do nothing" (John 15:4-5). The word abide in this passage means: remain, stay connected, walk with Him consistently. A lot of Christians are condemning themselves because they think spending time with God only counts if it looks spiritual.

Meanwhile, you're a mom trying your best to read the WORD while your toddler is throwing crackers across the living room. Perhaps you're sitting in the school pick up lane stressed out wondering if you even prayed today. Or maybe you're driving to work playing anxiety scenarios in your head thinking and talking to yourself and God honestly. That's a real life and that IS PRAYER!  Biblically, God was always meant to be a part of your daily life. Deuteronomy 6: 6-7 "And these are words I command you today and shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children. When you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lay down, and when you rise." Notice anything?  WATCH:

Sitting

walking

lying down

 rising. 

Not just one quiet moment at the desk with a highlight pen and soft worship music playing in the background. Not just bowing your head each Sunday to whisper a prayer. Spending time with God can include your daily routines: meditating doing the laundry, praying while folding clothes, mowing the lawn, changing the babies diaper, in the car running errands, listening to scripture while you're cooking, or meditating on one verse throughout the day. Spending time with God can be these things and honestly may draw you closer and feel more connected than reading 12 chapters you won't probably remember anyway.

Eventually, a mature believer eventually learns this. You stop tying to fit God into your day and start learning to walk with Him through your day. You're  struggling because you keep trying to perform for HIM instead of abiding in Him. Abide.

Until He Comes,

-Pat-

People Often Aren't Destroyed By Obvious Evil

A lot of people imagine deception looking obvious ..like darkness, evil, witchcraft, people openly rejecting God, but biblically most deception does not look obviously evil at first. That's the dangerous part.

Second Corinthians  11:14 says, "and no wonder for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light." Meaning deception often looks good at first. Reasonable, comfortable, popular, emotionally validating, even spiritual. That's why the enemy's first strategy in the garden was not hate God. It was, "did God really say?" .. questioning truth, redefining truth, trusting feelings over God. Think about this, the pattern never changed. Some people are not being pulled away from God for obvious rebellion. Sometimes it's constant distraction, constant scrolling, constant noise, constant comfort, constant compromise, never sitting still long enough to HEAR conviction anymore. That's real, especially in today's modern technological world. The enemy does not need everybody worshipping evil openly. He just needs people too distracted to pray, too numb to examine themselves, too entertained to seek God deeply, and too influenced by culture to recognize truth clearly anymore. I was there until God revealed to me that I was distracted and drifting from Him. Realizing I had drifted down a side road, I turned and quickly changed course and got back on track!

That hits harder than people realize. Which reminds me of John 8:44 - Satan is the father of lies, and lies mixed with truth is usually the most dangerous kind of subtle deception. That's why people can slowly drift without even realizing that it's happening. Not every loud thing is the truth. Not every popular thing is healthy. Not every comforting thing is from God. And spiritually blind people usually think they see clearly. That's why discernment matters so much right now. Not fear. Not paranoia .. DISCERNMENT. Testing everything against the Word of God instead of emotions, culture, algorithms, or whatever sounds good in the moment. A lot of people are being discipled more by the Internet than by scripture. Examine yourself. Stay on track.

Until He Comes,

-Pat-

 

Laying this out in a Simple way ..

 Are you  a follower of Jesus? Is there a possibility you have some doubt? Maybe your line of thinking is, you hope you're good enough or you're one of the ones that will be counted worthy "when the saints go marching in." With a simple self-exam, using scripture as the measure, you can know for sure if you are truly one of His. I want you to stop and think this blog through as you read. According to what scriptures teach, each believer/follower of Jesus is instructed to regularly examine and evaluate their heart (motives and actions). That's what we're going to do. There is a verse in Matthew 7:21, that should actually spark genuine alarm. Sadly, too many people pass over that verse not realizing WHO Jesus was speaking to. Jesus wasn't addressing or taking about atheists when He said the following verse, Not everyone will enter the Kingdom of heaven.  A lot of people read that verse and immediately assume it doesn't not apply to them because they are devoted church-goers, wear the typical silver or gold cross around their neck as an endorsement of their "Christian" faith. They read the Bible occasionally, and are basically law abiding people. But listen carefully , Jesus wasn't talking to atheists, agnostics, or unbelievers! Did you hear His words clearly? Jesus  was talking to people who thought they knew Him, were a part of Him, of the Church, of Christianity. How can we know that? Let's look closer ..

Realize an atheist, agnostic, or unbeliever would never address Jesus or call Jesus LORD! Jesus said, "Not everyone who says Lord, Lord, will enter the Kingdom of heaven." So, that's a clear indication to whom Jesus was speaking. Jesus was specifically warning people who wanted the appearance of Christianity WITHOUT ACTUALLY SURRENDERING THEIR LIVES. Verse 21 thru 23 says, "on that day, many will say to me, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your Name and cast out demons in Your Name, and did many mighty works In Your Name?'' And then Jesus responds, "I never knew you." That's terrifying! Why? Because these were not people who never heard about God. These were people involved around spiritual things, labeling themselves believers, but their hearts were far from Him. You will never hear an atheist, agnostic, or unbeliever claim they cast out demons, prophesied, or did mighty works in the Name of Jesus; ever! They don't believe in Jesus. NO NO. So who then was He addressing and confessing that He didn't know?  The same had cast out demons in His Name, right? They gave prophesies, right? They confessed they had done great things in His Name, right? Then how could Jesus say, "I NEVER knew you." Not once knew you .. NEVER KNEW YOU. Because Jesus was addressing people who claimed the Christian faith but whose heart was never fully submitted to Him. There are those even today who attend church faithfully without missing a Sunday. They know the lyrics to Christian based gospel songs, they worship with their hands in the air, know Christian phrases, Christian culture, bible quotes, some have lived their entire lives doing these things and still never truly submit totally to Christ and they never turn to fully denounce sinful living. That's the warning! That's terrifying!

So who then? Who is a true believer and what does that look like? The verse in Matthew  is not about a believer struggling, growing slowly, or fighting sin honestly. Because they do. They stay the course, and if they slip off the track, they feel shame, they repent, they ask forgiveness from a contrite spirit and quickly get back on board. The verse in Matt. is targeting those performing Christianity outwardly without genuine repentance, obedience, turning from sin to a close, personal, relationship with Jesus inwardly! Some people want Jesus for comfort, joy, protection, blessing, and benefits-- BUT NOT AS LORD over their thoughts, actions, or  lives, especially not at the expense of total surrender. Jesus announcing, "I never knew you" would be the difference between comparing an acquaintance and your best friend. You "may know of" someone, you may like the idea or status of having a rich acquaintance, but you would never reveal your soul, tell all your secrets, depend on, trust or love them the same as your best friend. Jesus did not know the people who did not become one with Him, totally committed, totally surrendered, all-in. If a knock came at your front door who would you let in your house? A stranger or your best friend? Why this verse hits so hard is because it forces you to ask, "Do I actually know Jesus? Or do I know Christian culture?" This verse isn't to incite fear, it's for self examination. God has never changed. His Word has not changed. Do you know Him? Does He know you?

Until He Comes,

-Pat-

Does A True Christian Stop Sinning?

 

As it says in the book of 1 John, chapter 3 verse 9. "Whosoever is born of God does not commit sin, for His seed remains in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God." Confused? This question is often misunderstood because we define sin only by behavior. But scripture defines sin much deeper than actions. Sin is rooted in identity. John does not say a believer never struggles, he says a believer is BORN OF GOD. That changes everything.

When you are saved by God's Grace, you are not just forgiven; you are reborn. Listen closely .. God did not clean up your old nature -HE REPLACED IT! The word John uses for seed in the verse above points to life source. The "seed" in every Christian is discipline,  love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control .. its the fruit of God's life in you. That means sin no longer defines who you are. Listen, you can still fall, you can still be tempted, you can still struggle, but you can no longer belong to sin.

Before Christ, sin was your master. After Christ, sin becomes an intruder. This is why John can say "he cannot sin." And it isn't because temptation disappears, but because sin no longer owns your identity. A believer may grow weak at times and commit acts of sin, but they can no longer live in it. It's uncomfortable. Why? Because his or her nature has changed. The Bible says a dog returns to its vomit because it is its nature (Proverbs 26:11). A sheep (a true Christian believer) may fall into the mud, but it does not belong there. That is the difference. This is also where the real struggle shows up. You are not a sinner trying to become righteous, you are righteous (in Christ) struggling with the idea that you are still a sinner. That tension is proof of new birth!

If you are still dead in sin, there would be no conflict. Sin would feel normal. The grief over sin is not condemnation. It is evidence of God's seed in you. When I finally grasped this I cried, knowing I truly have passed from death unto life, because I truly never ever want to offend or disappoint God. Now understand, the gospel does not say you will never be tempted again, it say temptation no longer defines you. Ohh... sin may still knock, but it no longer has the keys. Holiness does not come from trying harder. It comes from trusting who you already are in Christ. Yes, you may still struggle but you no longer belong to sin. The struggle itself is proof that God's Life now lives in you.

You belong to Jesus Christ.

Until He Comes, 

-Pat-

Don't Look Back

 

DON'T LOOK BACK

The Bible says if you want to live in peace and avoid anxiety you have to avoid two things and you have to pursue one thing. Simply, leave your past alone. Do you remember Lot's wife? Angels told her not to look back. And with good reason. She did not listen to them. She looked back and turned into a pillar of salt. WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THIS STRANGE STORY??

When you keep looking back and dwelling on WHAT WAS, you get stuck right there- hardened- like a pillar of salt- unable to move forward. No one can change what was. No one. Leave yesterday alone! Jesus said also said, "Do not worry about tomorrow. Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof." Those words taken from Matthew 6:34 mean each day brings enough trouble, struggles, hardships, and challenges of it own. It is unwise and unnecessary to waste your time and energy worrying or stewing over the past.

When you live in the "what was" you get stuck.

When you add the "what if's" .. you paralyze yourself with fear before anything has even happened. The Bible records Jesus telling us over and over not to fear. 

Looking back is not healthy. It's what we call  "water under the bridge" today. After water flows under a bridge it moves on, it doesn't go back upstream. And neither should we for our own mental health! So what does GOD tell us to do to avoid stress or anxiety from past mistakes or "what-if's? THINK on what is true, what is lovely, what is good, right, pure, admirable" (Philippians 4:8) .. to stay in the moment with God, His WORD of promise, not behind you, not ahead of you, right here. And when you do that He promises to flood your heart and mind with a peace that transcends any and all understanding or logic you thought you knew. And it will persist even when facing future trials and disappointments.

So don't look back!  Don't allow the past to consume your emotions or to drag you back to what's already been. Rivers don't flow backward. Doing so will only hold your mind in fear, torment, and worry. Tell yourself, "Today I will exercise my faith by living in the moment. I will trust God. I will shift my focus to prayer and thanksgiving,  to think on good things, on what is true, what is lovely, what is just, right, pure, admirable. Knowing with certainty if Ido these things, ultimately I will receive a peace that makes no sense to the world because it is not based on the absence of trouble but on the promises of GOD when acting according to His written Word.

Until He Comes,

-Pat-

 

“Pray without ceasing.” .. HOW?

 

 “Pray without ceasing.”

1 Thessalonians 5:17 (KJV) 

HOW? No one can pray without stopping. What does the Bible mean by this?

The verse in First Epistle to the Thessalonians — “Pray without ceasing” — is not commanding people to speak formal prayers every second of the day. Paul the Apostle was describing a continuous attitude of connection with God, not nonstop words. Think of it this way: a healthy friendship or marriage is not maintained only during scheduled conversations. Even when two people are silent, there is still awareness, closeness, trust, and openness. In the same way, “pray without ceasing” means living with a constant God-consciousness — turning your thoughts, worries, gratitude, decisions, temptations, and joys toward Him throughout the day :)

So prayer becomes less like a single event and more like an ongoing relationship. It can include:

1. brief silent prayers

2. gratitude during ordinary moments

3. asking for wisdom before decisions

4. resisting temptation in the moment

5. speaking to God inwardly while working, driving, walking, or resting

6. returning to Him again and again when the mind drifts

The idea is persistence and continual dependence, not endless kneeling or nonstop talking. Matthew 6:7 proves this telling us God is not pleased with babbling, repetitive words, or "vain repetitions." This is what the Bible says pagans do who mistakenly believe they will be heard because of many words. Jesus Christ withdrew to sleep, eat, travel, pray and spend time with people. Yet His life remained continually aligned with the Father.

Another helpful way to understand it is this: prayer is not only words; it is also a posture of heart. A person can live prayerfully — humble, aware of God, receptive, thankful, repentant, trusting — throughout daily life. The surrounding verses help explain the tone: “Rejoice evermore.” “Pray without ceasing.” “In every thing give thanks…” These are descriptions of a spiritually oriented life, not impossible mechanical commands. The passage calls believers to remain spiritually connected the way breathing remains constant to physical life — sometimes deep, sometimes quiet, but always continuing.

We are to focus on God with sincerity. God desires heartfelt, sincere COMMUNICATION rater than long, wordy prayers. I hope this helped.

Until He Comes,

-Pat-

"I Will Vomit"

PICTURE ILLUSTRATION

Jesus said these words, "I will vomit." He really did. WHY? It goes deeper. 

It wasn't because He had eaten too much . It wasn't because He had the flu. No, Jesus said this as a warning to the pastor (which also affected everyone) who attended the church of Laodicea back in the day. We also need to heed this same warning. You really need to grasp this. Listen to the word of Jesus, because there is an important reason. "So then because you are lukewarm and neither cold nor hot I will vomit you out of my mouth" (Revelation 3:16). Those aren't soft words! It is not symbolic language to just brush over! Jesus was speaking in such a way that we really need to stop and listen! If you are lukewarm in your faith (spiritually complacent), you better pay attention.

I'm concerned most people don't think that verse applies to them because they're not against God. They believe. They show up sometimes. They say they try to do the right thing. THAT'S EXACTLY THE PROBLEM. Lukewarm church members who listen to certain pastors have been warned. It's indifference. Why? Because TO BE "LUKEWARM"  means close enough to feel comfortable, but not committed enough to be changed! Pastors who fear losing numbers if they tell all the truth, and church goers who are comfortable remaining in the middle .. enough to believe they are saved but never fully committing to the faith. I would further describe "lukewarm" as .. saying you follow Jesus but He doesn't actually have life as Jesus describes. It's knowing truth but you're not actually living it. IT'S wanting the benefits of salvation without the surrender. Jesus warned the Laodicean pastor because his words, his preaching, his example, was rubbing off on the church of "believers," while claiming to be rich, full, in need of nothing more. But Jesus called this pastor ad his church spiritually poor, blind, and naked. Because this pastor (referred to as the angel of the church at Laodicea) was ineffective in his faith and that example spread to the congregation. Jesus found this repulsive so much so he used the words "I will vomit you out of my mouth" (without change). In other words, the pastors behavior was unacceptable.

Jesus doesn't soften His words. He never said, 'I'll work with that'-- ' I'll work with your complacency'  --NO. He said, I will spit you out, I will vomit you out if my mouth. WHY?? Why is it so serious? It's because lukewarm faith creates this illusion that you're okay when in reality, you are not! The pastor was giving the impression to his congregation that everything was okay and they were believing it. The cold He speaks of  is a COLD where people know are far from God and choose it anyway because its comfortable. Hot is the opposite. Being hot is people who are fully committed to God. Lukewarm sits in the middle! Thinking it is safe where you are: both cold and hot .. tepid. A little of each, then complacency moves in. 

This is not about being perfect. This is about BEING REAL.  Following  Jesus was never meant to be interpreted as being casual.

If someone looked at your life today, would they see someone fully committed to  following Christ? Or would they simply  see someone who fits Him into their schedule when it's convenient? There is no middle ground with the Lord. You are either all in or you're out. You cannot be serious one day and the indifferent regarding sin the next because it interferes with what you want. A person who is lukewarm lacks devotion to God, continues in sin (usually the little ones they don't think are too bad) ... they aren't committed to a full walk with Christ. A little hot a little cold describes a lukewarm Christian.... low motivation,  low awareness of potential danger.  They are complacent. Locked in a misleading feeling of security with no need to change, feeling rich, full, as is. Stagnation. They are fine as is. I'm saved. No further growth needed. Not interested. Unconcerned. Have you drifted here?

Jesus did not say what He did to push people away. He said it to make people aware .. to wake them up. You don't drift into strong faith, you drift into a lukewarm one if nothing changes. I reiterate, IF NOTHING CHANGES. It is very easy to stay in that middle space hearing truth but never going deeper, growing up and maturing in God's Word to know and do what says. It's not just hearing and or knowing scripture, it's how you live it. 

Until He Comes-

-Pat-

Closer Than Ever To The Return Of Christ

No one knows the day or hour that Jesus returns, not even Jesus  knows says Matthew 24:36, Mark 13:32 only God Himself.  However, we can know the "season" surrounding His return by witnessing certain signs and events. And those signs can be seen now in 2026!  This is a trumpet call. This blog is a plea for anyone who happens upon this page. Time is short. Jesus' return is not only inevitable but nearer than ever because we are in the season. Let me elucidate what I mean. Jesus gave us an example of how the word "season" and HIS RETURN would be tied together. And although He often used parables as analogies, one isn't even needed to understand what He meant because it is simplistic enough.  Refer to these three records: Matthew 24:32, Mark 13:28, and Luke 21: 29-30. To break down those three verses by disciples who where present with Jesus and heard Him speak, let me say it is simply understood EVEN TODAY. Here it is, when you see buds coming out on the trees, you know summer is coming. Everyone does.  The season we call spring reveals the next event .. Summer. Seasonal changes are signaled by nature ... and Jesus mentioned His "signaling signs" preceding His imminent return. Each one are written throughout scripture as: global deception, intensified natural disasters, false misleading preachers, fake miracles, wars and also rumors of war, earthquakes increasing in numbers and size, pestilences, famines occurring in various places, persecution of Christians, perilous times, social disorder, hatred of Israel, apostasy, betrayal from those you love, hearts of many growing cold, numerous antichrists, cosmic signs, knowledge increasing (Daniel 12:4), era of rapid technology/global communication and quick sharing of knowledge, computers, rebellion of the youth (Timothy 3:1-5) and rampant insurrection in several cities. And while Jesus emphasized these signs indicate the time is near "even at the door" the precise day or hour may be  unknown but the season is certainly apparent! Metaphorically, buds are springing out all over. For anyone that is curious, keep reading. I'm going to show you how we are in the season moments before the Lord's return. Hopefully after reading this lengthy blog (necessary to get you to open your eyes), you will see it too and adjust your life accordingly.

The scriptures tell us earth will experience great trials and calamities before His coming (as mentioned above). Our Heavenly Father wants us to be prepared for these troubles. I want you spiritually prepared. He also expects us to be spiritually ready when the Savior comes in His glory. Therefore, He has given us signs, which are events that will tell us when the Savior’s Second Coming is near.  He said all faithful followers of Christ will know what the signs are and will be watching for them. Are you watching? Can you see them? I'm going to give you a list of events happening in 2026 that Jesus spoke of over 2,000 years ago.

There are sceptics, I get it. I understand. Even Jesus said people would begin to doubt because of a so-called "delay." Example is 2 Peter 3:3-9 where scoffers ask, "Where is the promise of His coming?" People are still scoffing 20 centuries later.. So why am I even addressing this subject? What confidence do I have to claim WE ARE CLOSER THAN EVER TO THE RETURN OF CHRIST? Because there is a key clue in the scriptures that most everyone misses that literally proves  we are very close NOW. 

 Here it is. READ AND WATCH carefully to the words Jesus answered in Matthew 24:33 (KJV) when His disciples asked Him these two direct questions: "Tell us," they said,  when shall these things be? And what shall be the sign of your coming and of the end of the world?" (Matthew 24: 3). Here is the key (the season) I mentioned most people miss: Jesus said, "when you see ALL these things (those I listed above) know the end is near, even at the door."  Did you catch it? Every seasonal sign Jesus gave regarding the future (represented as buds before spring) are ALL happening now ..the key word is ALL .. at the same time, not spread over years, decades, or centuries but happening now! People scoff daily, "there's always been famine and wars and earthquakes." And they always use that argument to backup their disbelief. Yes, there has always been famine, war, and disasters throughout the centuries, BUT ..  not all at once in the same era of time! Theses signs ALL cumulated INTO ONE .. NOW! HAPPENING PRESENTLY. Look around you. "When you see ALL THESE THINGS" (at the same time) IT IS THE SEASON before He returns. Jesus answered His Disciples directly, "So likewise, when you see all these things, know that it is near, even at the door."

Consider "ALL these things" which Jesus words warned would be happening to the breakdown of present day, 2026.

1. global deception: Systematic manipulation of information today through A-I content, deep state, geopolitical propaganda, deep fakes/bots, state-controlled media, trolls, false "green" initiatives, fringe theories, untrustworthy media outlets, voter fraud. TELL ME.. doesn't this describe global deception today?

2. increasing intensified natural disasters: JUST a/o today May 6, 2026.. 

a. earthquakes in the Philippines, USA (5/6/26), South of Kermadec, New Zealand, Indonesia, Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, Papua New Guinea, Mongolia

b. tropical cyclones in Hagupit, Sinlaku.

c. floods in Indonesia, Turkey, Peru, USA(Kilauea-HA), Kenya, Tajikistan, Algeria, Dem Rep of Congo, South Africa, India, Brazil, Canada

d. volcanoes in Mayion, Kanlaon, Philippines x4, Vanuatu, Russia x4, USA x2, Peru, 

e. droughts in Madagascar, Australia, Central USA, SE Asia, South America, Central Asia, Mexico (northeast),Venezuela, Argentina, Uruguay, Angola/Zambia/Gabon/Congo Central Eastern Europe, Libya, Tunisia

f. forest fires in Czech Rep, Nepal, USA, China, Vietnam, Poland. India, Thailand, Bangladesh,India

3. false misleading preachers- "Wolves in sheep's clothing" (described in Matthew 7:15) and for those who know I will only list their initials: KC, JO, BH, TDJ, CD,PWC, SF, TW, JP, 

4. fake miracles by so-called men of God and false prophets using staged actors/actresses (you decide) initials only: TBJ, PP, BH, AL, VK, SB, LD, CO, DO, CD (there have been several arrests!)

5. wars and also rumors of war ..Russia-Ukraine, Iran-Israel, Sudan-Myanmar, Israeli-Gaza, CONFLICTS IN: Sahel, Afghan-Pakistani border,  THEN OTHER LOW INTENSITY: armed conflicts, civil wars, organized crime, etc 

6. earthquakes everywhere in different places around the world just in MAY alone, this month- 2026 Iran, Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, Alaska, California, Indonesia, Sumba

7.  pestilences such as Dengue fever, ongoing Covid 19, Cholera, Mpox, Avian flu H1N1, Zika, Yellow Fever, Chikungya, Ebola, Measles, Polio, Nipha virus, Antibiotic Resistant bacteria, Salmonella, Powassan virus, Bird flu, Oropouche virus, NEW HANTAVIRUS THIS YEAR

8. famines occurring in various places Sudan, Gaza, Darfur, Haiti, Mali, Yemen, Congo, parts of Cuba

9.  persecution /beheading, killing, torture of Christians in Nigeria, Somalia, Pakistan, Yemen. Eritrea, Libya, Iran, China, Sudan, North Korea, Congo, Mozambique, ALSO BY: Isis, Al Shabaab.

10.  perilous times - intense social collapse, intense moral decay, societal and governmental pressures, rampant narcissism, greed, violence, spiritual deception, hatred of good normalized among many, increased hatred of authority from parents to the police, chaos, riots, extreme right and left ideologies, fascism, communism, anarchist, totalitarianism, dehumanization, irrational religious groups, cults, terrorism, fanatical organizations, human trafficking, pedophilia at an all time high.

11.  social disorder as psychiatric conditions of irrationalities- "Karen's," people with a sense of entitlement, self-centered, people who make unreasonable demands, weaponizes their social or racial status to demand their way considering no other, obsessive and or irrational anger or rage, "do as I say, not as I do" attitudes, the uniformed spreading misinformation, toxic behaviors cancel culture.

12.  hatred of Israel is increasing exponentially in the USA among college students, progressives, among Democrats and a growing number of younger Republicans, youth-led movements, regional hostilities of the Middle-East: Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen. Antisemitism vs Anti-Zionism.

13. apostasy of Christians - UNFORTUNATELY many Christians are leaving the faith, but even this was predicted in the Bible to happen as well! Some well known examples are Marty Samson, a prominent Hillsong worship leader (even this one shocked me), many many young adults raised in Christian homes are disengaging because of seeing hypocrisy in the church. Remember, this is people causing division and hypocrisy NOT JESUS. You cannot blame Jesus for people who distort His words or teaching. Those that leave the faith are like the seed in the parable Jesus warned about the sower (Matthew 13:22, Mark 4:19, Luke8:14, Micah 7:5-6). These are they which are like seeds that fell on rocky ground, but do to lack of depth, fall away .. like seed lacking deep soil and needed to take root but could not because THEIR FAITH WAS SHALLOW. 

Then there is disillusionment. Many are turning cold after being hurt by leaders or encountering moral failure in the church, eventually giving up prayer, Bible reading, and their faith altogether. Conflicts with truth and false teachers begin to make others doubt fundamental biblical teachings and adopting world views or even turning to atheism, agnosticism, or even drawn away to go back to the pleasures of the world outside of God's boundaries.  These are SEEDS SOWN AMONG THORNS being "choked by pleasures of the world. Seeds wither and die being choked by "thorns" that take all the nutrients to keep growing, keep going.

14. betrayal from  those you love can be found in Luke 21:16-17, Matthew 10:21, Mark 13:12. Jesus warned that in the last days persecution will even come by family members as they will "tell on you" "turn you in" for your faith. Christians will be rejected  and hated because of their belief in Jesus, dividing families.. mother against daughter, daughter against mother as an example (Luke 12:53) for adherence to their faith in Christianity. You've heard the saying .. a man's enemies are of his own household?

15. hearts of many growing cold, the first and best example would be Judas Iscariot! He allowed sin and greed to harden his heart in disillusionment (which I mentioned we see today) and he turned his initial devotion to Jesus into an icy betrayal. Jesus predicted increased lawlessness which WE SEE TODAY WHICH IS OUT OF CONTROL, and that it would cause many people's love to turn cold. And it has.

16. antichrists will be numerous and have always been here according to the Bible (are and growing). This can be found 1 John 4:3. The "spirit" of antichrists (not THE Antichrist yet to come- future) and there are many. Those whose spirit do not confess, do not believe that Jesus Christ came in the flesh are also called deceivers as well as  ANTI Christ (against Christ). 2 John 1:7.

17.  cosmic signs are listed in Luke 21:25, Matthew 24:29, Joel 20: 30-31 are to be before "the day of the Lord." We've seen them! We are told to look up and watch .. for these sign because they are indicators, sign, alarms, warnings, and hints Jesus returning is near. I'm going to list all of them from the last 10 years:

Eclipses:

Jan 31, 2015

July 27, 2018

January 20-21 2019

May 15-16 2022

November 7-8 2022

March 13-14 2025

March 3, 2026

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MAJOR SOLAR Eclipses:

March 8-9 2016

August 21, 2017

July 2, 2019

December 14, 2020

December 4, 2021

April 4, 2021

August 12, 2026

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Other Notable Sky Events

Ring of Fire Annular Eclipses:  Feb. 26, 2017, December 26, 2019, June 21, 2020, June10, 2021, October 14, 2023, October 2, 2024, February 17, 2026.

Great Conjunction December 21, 2020: Juniper and Saturn appeared closer than they have in nearly 800 years.

Comet Neowise  July 2020

Comet Leonard  December 2021

Comet ZTF February 2023

Meteor Shower Geminid 2021, 2022, 2023

Meteor Shower Perseid  2025 and expected this war

Supermoons December Christmas Supermoon 2025 and Blue Micromoon Coming May 31, 20262026

THERE ARE SO MANY MORE, THESE ARE JUST A FEW 

18.  knowledge shall increase (Daniel 12:4)  With the era of rapid technology/global communication and quick sharing of knowledge-computers, Boy has knowledge increased!! Especially with AI TECHNOLOGY. Besides AI, there is high-speed connectivity, quantum computing, advanced automation, Siri and Alexa, the Cloud data computing and collection, self driving cars, rockets that reverse and return to launching pad, smart devices, 5G 6G connectivity, advanced medical procedures, robots, EV'S, cyber security advances, sophisticated encryption methods, gene editing, wearable health tech like smart watches, mRNA vaccines, etc

19. rebellion of the children and youth  and severe decline in moral values (Timothy 3:1-5)  ANYONE should be able to see this today. TEENS and young adults are lovers of self (me me me pictures of self with phones), disobedient to parents among a catalog of sinful behaviors will mark the final, difficult times, alongside arrogance, disrespect, recklessness, ungratefulness, lawlessness, with lack of self control. I see all this today and more.

And while Jesus emphasized these signs indicate the time is near "even at the door" the precise day or hour is unknown but the season is apparent! Buds are springing out all over.

Many of the signs are terrifying and dreadful. The prophets have warned that the earth will experience great turmoil, wickedness, war, and suffering. The prophet Daniel said that the time before the Second Coming would be a time of trouble such as the earth has never known (see Daniel 12:1). The Lord said, “The love of men shall wax cold, and iniquity shall abound”. “And all things shall be in commotion; and … fear shall come upon all people." We can expect ever multiplying earthquakes, disease, famines, great storms, lightning's, and thunder (Matthew 24:7). Hailstorms will destroy the crops of the earth and be it weighs approximately 75-100 pounds a piece- or weight of a talent Revelation 16:21).

Jesus told His disciples that war would fill the earth: “Ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars. … For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom” (Matthew 24:6–7). 

Many of these signs are being fulfilled as I have laid out. Wickedness is everywhere. Nations are constantly at war. Earthquakes and other calamities are occurring. Many people now suffer from devastating storms, drought, hunger, and diseases. We can be certain that these calamities will become more severe before the Lord comes. Can't you see it? Feel it? C0an we remain calm and at peace even when some of the signs are terrifying and dreadful?  The Lord gives these signs to help us. We can put our lives in order and prepare ourselves and our families for Jesus' soon return. We have been warned of calamities and told to prepare for them, but we can also look forward to the coming of the Savior and be glad. The Lord said, “Be not troubled, for, when all these things [the signs] shall come to pass, ye may know that the promises which have been made unto you shall be fulfilled.” Please, look around you. The signs are there. Get right with God. Time is running out.

Until He Comes-

-Pat-

 

How do you know you are saved?

 

I have heard some Christians says they don't feel they are really saved. So, How do you know you are saved and belong to God? We can see three distinct markers of salvation in scripture. 1 John gives three signs of a real spiritual life and none of them are feelings. MARKERS YOU CAN LOOK AT IN YOUR OWN LIFE.

Think of it like vital signs. When a doctor checks your pulse, your blood pressure, your temperature, he's not asking you how you feel. They are reading markers that tell them whether the body is working the way it should. John did the same thing for your soul. 

Marker one: BELIEF. 1 john 5-1 " Whosoever  believes that Jesus Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of Him." John wasn't talking about general belief in God, he was talking specifically about Jesus being the promised Messiah. God the Son who came in the flesh. The false teachers of Jesus day denied that. They said Jesus did not come as God in a human body. So the 1st marker is easy enough. Yes or no. Do you believe the scripture that says who He is? Not do you feel it, but do you believe it?

Marker two: OBEDIENCE. 1 JOHN 2: 3-4 "And by this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments. Whoever says, "I know Him" but does not keep His commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him." This isn't legalism or perfectionism. John already said in chapter 1:8 "If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us." So John is not saying you never sin, he's saying the direction of your life matters. A saved person isn't perfect but they're bothered by their sin. They don't make peace with their sin because they can't. They repent when sin is exposed. Obedience isn't the price of salvation, it's the pulse of salvation. If you're fighting your sin, if it bothers you when you fall, you keep getting back up, that's not failure, that's a vital sign.

Marker three: LOVE. This is the one John hammered the hardest. 1 John 3:14 "We know that we have passed from death into life, because we love the brethren. Whosoever does not love abides in darkness." Not because we feel alive, or because we had an emotional experience at a youth camp, but because of our love of fellow believers. And John got specific in John 3:17 "But if anyone has this worlds goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him?" He didn't say love is a feeling you have toward other Christians. He said love is what you do when you see another believer struggling and you have the ability to help. You need to understand.

These three markers:  belief, obedience, and love don't earn salvation, that's already done. Jesus paid for that on the cross. These markers don't create life they confirm it. If belief is there, if obedience is the direction you're pointed,  the love for Gods people shows up in actual life, and not just your feelings. Those are the vital signs of salvation. John said it plainly in 1 John 5:13 "I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may KNOW that you have eternal life." Not hope. Not feel. KNOW. Assurance of salvation isn't built on your feelings, it's built on a life that faithfully pursues Jesus.

Until He Comes-

-Pat-

I'm Too Dirty Too Be Saved

 

Have you ever felt because you've done so many bad things in life that you are beyond saving?  That, not even God could help you now? I'm here to tell you nothing could be further from the truth! No one is beyond saving regardless of what they've done or are still doing at the present time. Luke chapter 10 verse 19 says, "For the son of man came to seek and save the lost."  Notice: not only to save, but to SEEK the lost. He knows you are a wandering soul in need of salvation. This verse implies active rescue. Jesus actively seeks out sinners, rather than waiting for them to come to him. Follow this ..

Do you have a child who was ever caked from head to toe from playing in a mudhole? Or perhaps you remember doing so when you were a child.  I'm talking covered from head to toe .. even in the hair and ears? Everywhere, just all over mud! Hopefully as a parent you would laugh a little bit, maybe you were a little annoyed, or even somewhat disappointed because you told them not to play in the mud but they did anyway. You have to go through all those emotions but at the end of the day as a parent, you're not going to look at your child  and say, "You disgust me. Get out of my house you are no longer mine because you're covered in mud." NO. You aren't going to say, "You disgust me-get out of my house-you no longer belong to me because you're so filthy."

That dirt, yes, it changed their appearance, maybe it changed the condition of what they looked like and the condition of their clothes, but it didn't change the relationship you had with your child. Hopefully, after you got through those emotions and laugh a little bit, you looked with mercy and said, "Come on, let me help you get cleaned up." That is the picture of God, the heavenly Father.

When you feel like you're covered in the mud of life, from the muddiness of betrayal, the muddiness of addiction, or pornography, molestation, homosexuality, drunkenness, sexual affairs, or any dark secret you keep, you feel dirty because of sin. God doesn't look at you and say, "You disgust me! How dare you get dirty? Get out of my house you don't belong here anymore." That's not the heart of our heavenly Father. The enemy is going to lie to you. The enemy is going to tell you that God doesn't want you because you're dirty. The enemy is going to tell you that you should be ashamed. The enemy is going to tell you that you're beyond saving, you're too far gone, too dirty, and too hopeless to deserve the forgiveness and love of Jesus Christ. Satan can also convince you there's no way you deserve heaven  because of the things that were done to you. Satan will whisper in your subconscious that God doesn't want you now.

Our heavenly Father is looking down on this earth today. Right now. He sees YOU. And He's saying, "Come on, let me get you cleaned up. Just because you got dirty doesn't mean you have to stay dirty."  Sadly, too many people get hung up on how dirty they are, like they are different somehow. You may be thinking: 'but you don't know what I've done. You don't know what's been done to me.' You're right. I don't but God does and we are all dirty. He told us in His word, Romans 3: 10-12, " There is none righteous, no, not one."  And why? He tells us again, Romans 3:23, (because)"ALL have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." No sin is worse than another in God's eyes. Sin is sin. Black is black. Wrong is wrong. It is sin, any sin, that keeps us separated from God not the degree of it. Don't let the devil convince you that your sin is greater than mine. So instead of being concerned how dirty you are. What you should be concerned about is .. WILL YOU LET HIM CLEAN YOU? If you don't know where you stand with God, or how to approach or ask Him for help, drop a comment below. I would be happy to talk to you and point the way. 

Until He Comes-

-Pat-

Let This Sink In

 

The Bible tells us Jesus died for the sins of the world (1 John 2:2). Let that sink in. Really sink in. It  doesn't say Jesus died for just "good" people, only those who go to church, those who tithe 15%, just the ones who say morning prayers regularly, or one country over another, etc. He died for the sins of the WORLD-  you! Regardless of anything you've ever done. Anything. He offered His life while people were yet (and are) sinners. He didn't ask nor does He require you to fix yourself or straighten up first then He'll accept you.  "While you were yet sinners Jesus died for you" (Romans 5:8) This demonstrated His unconditional love for humanity.

To the atheist, the agnostic, the hypocrite, the doubters and sinners as a whole. Did you ask to be saved? No, you didn't. But Jesus laid down His life for YOU already, shedding His blood as a living sacrifice for you as  A GIFT.. His gift of eternal life without fear of damnation. And  if you believe it, turn from the evil you're doing, repent of it, follow Him, because He alone is the pathway to God. Here's a simple way to understand it. Someone buys you a gift. You never asked for a gift, but because they love you bought something of great value. You may not have heard that was done, maybe you did. Nonetheless,  that gift was placed on your kitchen table with your name on it. You heard from others you were given a gift and where to find it. Curios, you go to see what this could be about. The gift is there. It's yours. No cost to you. The question is, 

1. "Will you accept it?" Will you open and receive it? You have free-will to ignore it and walk away. No one will force you to open it. 

2. "Will you laugh, shake your head, and refuse the gift thinking there's a trick behind this kindness. Again, walking away.

3. "Will you accept it" even though you didn't deserve such a valuable gift? It's free. No gimmicks. No payback. Someone loves you dearly.

There are people that hear, "Jesus died for your sins." But instead of asking why, they respond back, "well I didn't ask Him to" -like it was forced on them.  The Bible says "all have sinned" all fall short of the His glory. The truth is, an unwashed sin life keeps us completely separated from God. Sin was not a small issue. It was a real problem and instead of leaving humanity there, God stepped in. This is the point: if you had to ask for salvation first then it wouldn't be Grace, it would have been a transaction and the gospel is not a transaction, The gospel is a gift. 

Jesus didn't die because you asked Him to. He died because you needed Him to! Before you even have the awareness to ask, God had already made a way. That is not control. That is mercy.

Don't reject a gift because you didn't ask for it. You decide what to do with it once it's in front of you. Because whether you ask for it or not, the offer still stands: forgiveness, restoration, new life. Not earned. Not negotiated. Given. So don't miss it as many do. Actually hear the truth clearly. You need Jesus for absolution. He is the only .. Way, Truth, and Life and He has made the way for you if you will accept His gift.

Until He Comes-

-Pat-

Christianity or Islam

 

Christianity or Islam

(Reasons and evidence for choosing Christianity)

1. "Muhammad said, "Kill the infidel." 

*Jesus said, "Love your enemies." Hmm, I prefer Jesus over murder. The Prince of peace.

2. "Muhammad before he died said, "May Allah curse the Jews and the Christians." 

*Jesus before He died on a cross said, "Father, forgive them, they don't know what they are doing." HE WAS TALKING ABOUT THE PEOPLE WHO KILLED HIM!! He was forgiving them.

3. Muhammad waged 84 wars and raids in a span of 12 years of his life.

*Jesus did not have any wars or raids in His whole lifetime. In fact when the disciples wanted to start a war in a city that wanted to reject Him, and did reject Him, Jesus rebuked the disciple, and He said (basically) 'Don't do that, that's not how My Kingdom runs.'

4. Muhammad had 11 wives and sex slaves. 

*Jesus had no wives. He honored women. He protected women. Women loved and love Jesus now because He was and is holy and pure in every interaction He had. Children as well! 

5.  Muhammad married a 6 year old, had sex with her at 9.

*Jesus - the children ran up to Him In purity, holiness, and meekness. Jesus was gentle as a bold masculine man. And this is where people need to understand Jesus as a bold man-- how could children run up to you? You must be very meek, humble, and loving for children in ancient times to love you as a man. 

So Jesus, born in Bethlehem, is for me the most beautiful figure across history. There is no one to compare to Jesus. There is no one like Him. Not only that .. don't forget that JESUS HEALED THE SICK. That is is actually recorded in history. WHO on earth could  do what he did?

He did heal the sick.

He did raise the dead.

He did walk on water.

He did cast evil spirits out of people.

He did die on the cross.

He did rise from the dead

AND HE'S COMING BACK. He said he would. He never told a lie.  I believe Him.

Extra Biblical evidence is easy to look up if you want. Forget Islam, forget Christianity- forget any religion. Just look at history! It's recorded. There were 500 eye witnesses who saw Jesus afer His crucifixion too. The choice should be a simple one.  Pay attention to words and actions of Jesus and Muhammad. 

People ask me why I'm a Christian? THAT'S WHY  I AM A CHRISTIAN.

Until He Comes-

-Pat-

SIGNS YOU HAVE THE HOLY SPIRIT

                                SIGNS YOU HAVE THE HOLY SPIRIT

                 (The Heart Of The Father For The Christian Lifestyle)

You think it's signs and wonders, dreams, goose bumps, and prophetic chills. You think it's tongues on command or fire that makes you look powerful, but the Spirit doesn't show up to impress.  He shows up to correct. The Holy Spirit doesn't  make you feel chosen. He makes you feel convicted and safe enough to change. You know you have the Spirit when repentance becomes daily hygiene not public apology. When 'Lord, search me' is harder than 'Lord, use me.'

The fruit isn't flashy, it is actually inconvenient. Love that stays when it could leave. Joy that survives bad news. Peace that doesn't need control. Patience that bites its tongue. Kindness with no audience. Goodness when nobody is watching. Faithfulness when quitting would be easier. Gentleness that doesn't mean weak.  Self control that shuts doors before sin finishes knocking. And here is the plot twist.. The Spirit doesn't give you power to sin safely. He gives you the power to say no quietly.

You have the Holy Spirit when you stop asking, "How close can I get to the edge" and start asking why does this grieve Him? You don't just confess sin, you turn away from it. Not because you're scare of hell, but because you're scared of losing intimacy.

You don't justify anymore. You don't blame anymore. You don't call conviction shame just to keep your habits. 

THAT IS THE SIGN! Not perfection, not performance, but a heart that breaks fast and runs home faster. If repentance is alive the Spirit is present. And if that fruit is growing, even just slowly, He's already working. 

No checklist.

No hack.

Just evidence.

Until He Comes-

-Pat-

Let's Go For A Walk

The devil cannot make hell look beautiful, so he makes beautiful roads that lead there. These are roads that we've all walked, believer and non-believer alike. Unfortunately, some Christians are still walking those roads. They can't seem to find the exit ramp, but then, maybe they don't want to? Hear me. You can know the truth and still not be walking in it.

How so?

You can understand alignment, you can hear the teachings, you can even agree with everything that's being said, and you still live the exact same way. There's a difference between knowing the truth and walking in the the Spirit. Galatians 5 tells us to, "WALK IN THE SPIRIT AND YOU WILL NOT FULFILL THE LUST OF THE FLESH." The Bible doesn't say if you "think" about the spirit or you "just learn" about the spirit.  It says WALK IN THE SPIRIT..  

So how do we walk?

First, let's look at general terms. Walking means movement. Specifically, you're in touch with the ground. It connects you to your surroundings, it propels you forward, When you walk you improve your  health. You think more clearly. Walking helps to reduce mental chatter from everywhere around you, stress, and anxiety. Simply, it's movement toward a goal. And guess what? So is WALKING IN THE SPIRIT.

SO ..

Believers in Christ? That should be our goal moment by moment. 

We have knowledge, but we haven't built the walk. We know what's right but in a moment we still react. We still fall. We still have the same thoughts. We still move due to of the same habits. And it's not because we don't love God. It's because we haven't learned to walk with God in real time.

Your thoughts? They are seeds.

Your seeds become beliefs.

Your beliefs shape your actions.

The actions you do become habits.

The habits will shape the direction you take in life.

If we don't deal with how to control our thoughts or our habits, we're gong to keep living the same way. Walking in the spirit is not a feeling. It's not emotionalism. It's not waiting for something to come over you or walking around with constant tingles. It's learning how to respond in alignment with God right in the middle of real life, even when you're frustrated, when you're tempted, when you're emotions are overwhelmed, and when old thinking patterns are holding you back. That is where the walk really happens. 

Now, let's look at "walking" in spiritual terms .. Walk in the spirit specifically means, you're in touch with Jesus which grounds you and connects you to the Father in heaven, it propels you to move in His Word, to learn more, and desire to be more like Jesus. When you walk in the spirit  and follow biblical guidance there, it often leads to better physical outcomes and well-being- improving your  health. You think more clearly too as the Word refreshes your mind to become perceptive and discerning. Walking in the spirit also helps to reduce mental chatter the world is always throwing at you through deception and distraction, stress, and anxiety. Simply, walking in the Spirit is also movement toward a goal; heaven. And guess what? When you walk in the spirit as the Word lays out as your guide, you will find the sinful habits or things you used to do or agreed with- that same old lifestyle where Satan kept you a prisoner will no longer have the same appeal. Following Jesus involves a profound lifestyle shift ("go and sin no more" John 5:14, John 8:11), where true believers are called to deny selfish desires .. a new nature that leads to a transformed heart that desires righteousness and attitude toward sin, to hate what God hates (take up your cross and follow Me). And though we  can struggle under the weight of the cross (our old ways and habits) we fight sin and sinful tendencies with the help of the Holy Spirit.  The new nature now is that we no longer have the desire to live a lifestyle of willful, habitual, or unapplogetic sin.

Following Jesus involves a continuous process of being refined and moving away from sin rather than claiming instant flawless perfection. If we don't get this part, all the rest is just information. I don't want to just know truth. I want to WALK in truth! 

 Until He Comes,

-Pat-

How Can An Ancient Text Still Be Relevant Today?

 

I have been confronted many times by non-believers who say the bible is outdated, antiquated, and therefore not in touch with modern society. I disagree. SO .. how can an ancient text be relevant today?? Well, despite being written thousands of years ago, the Bible continues to speak to modern concerns:

identity

justice

love

fear

purpose

hope. 

The cultural details may feel distant, but the core human experiences are strikingly familiar. People still struggle with moral decisions, relationships, and the search for meaning, do they not? The Bible’s enduring influence comes from its ability to address those universal questions while pointing readers toward principles that transcend time. Its relevance isn’t found in mirroring modern life exactly, but in illuminating it from a deeper, often challenging perspective. One clear way the Bible remains relevant is in how it speaks to personal identity and purpose—questions people still wrestle with in the 21st century. In a world shaped by social media, career pressure, and constant comparison, many people ask, “Who am I, really?” and “What gives my life meaning?” Biblical themes emphasize identity rooted not in status or achievement but in relationship with God and intrinsic worth. 

Here's an example, teachings found in Psalms explore:

human emotion 

fear

joy

doubt

confidence

.. all in ways that feel strikingly modern. It's why I personally find myself reading the book of Psalms often, People still turn to those passages during anxiety, grief, or uncertainty because they articulate feelings that haven’t changed across centuries. It’s also highly relevant in how it addresses relationships and ethical living. Issues like forgiveness, justice, humility, and love are just as complicated now as they were in ancient times. These principles show up in modern conversations about restorative justice, reconciliation, and even mental health, where letting go of bitterness can have real emotional impact.

And what about the subjects of suffering, anxiety, and hope—things that haven’t disappeared with technology or progress? Despite advances in medicine and science, people still face loss, depression, and uncertainty about the future. The Bible doesn’t pretend those struggles aren’t real; instead, it gives language and perspective for enduring them. Books like Ecclesiastes wrestle openly with questions about meaning, mortality, and the seeming randomness of life—questions that sound very similar to modern existential concerns. At the same time, the Bible offers a long-term view of hope and restoration through a relationship with Jesus Christ, which many people find grounding when life feels unstable.

Finally, the Bible continues to influence larger cultural and societal values, even for people who don’t consider themselves religious! People are still asking questions the Bible does address if people would take the time to read it! Its relevance today isn’t about being ancient or modern—it’s about continuing to speak into questions that haven’t gone away.

Until He Comes-

Pat