Discerning the Times with Pastor Rusty

Day of Silence

4/25/2018

It is unfortunate that most of our children are growing up in schools that are increasingly secular in nature. While that is dangerous enough from a spiritual point of view couple with it the increasing use of state schools as vehicles for progressive politics!

The "day of silence" is a blatant example of this. Parents with children in a public school should check to see if their school is allowing this activity. Follow this link for more information.

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Most Unhappy People are Unhappy for the Exact Same Reason

2/11/2018

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Well, here is information every adult should chew on a bit. I might add every parent really needs to read this and proceed to take steps to help their children limit exposure to the many "screens" vying for their attention hour upon hour.

I believe the Lord wants his people to be lifted up in spirit. Generally speaking we should be happy and contented in the Lord. Of course, sadness comes for different reasons. However, sadness should not be self-inflicted by bad habits. Unhappiness caused by Facebook, smartphone usage, etc. can be nipped in the bud!

This article is not a waste of time. Try to glean some wisdom from the research sited in this article.

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Scholastic Inc. Is Marketing Transgender Picture Books for Children

1/20/2018

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Many parents order materials from Scholastic Inc. through the school their children attend. Please be aware of another ungodly resource now distributed by Scholastic.

With so many good Christian publishers parents have access to many good resources that will assist in the proper training of their children. I hope many will make a quality decision to avoid the world as much as possible and invest in solid resources that communicate Biblical values and a knowledge of Christ.

Here is the link to this article.

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In 1 Chart, What's in the Final Tax Reform Bill

12/23/2017

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the most sweeping update to the U.S. tax code in more than 30 years. The recently released conference report would lower taxes on business and individuals, and unleash higher wages, more jobs, and untold opportunity through a larger and more dynamic economy.

The conference report is a serious effort to reform a complex and badly broken system that provides significant tax relief to the vast majority of taxpaying Americans.

Click here for a look at the chart with the comparison to current tax law and the changes coming in 2018.

Nothing is perfect with all the thousands of pages of IRS tax code, however, the big changes the new tax reform law enacts will make a difference for a majority of tax payers. Personally, I think a common sense outcome will be a growing economy in many sectors resulting in more jobs and perhaps growing wages.

I just hope average Americans embrace a new attitude toward debt. It is not going to matter if the economy gets better if millions of Americans continue to sink themselves in unnecessary debt. Tax relief certainly has the potential to help Americans pay down debt and get in better personal financial shape.

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I'm a Pediatrician, Here's What I Did When a little Boy Said He was a Girl

12/11/2017

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“Congratulations, it’s a boy!” Or, “Congratulations, it’s a girl!”

As a pediatrician for nearly 20 years, that’s how many of my patient relationships began. Our bodies declare our sex.

Biological sex is not assigned. Sex is determined at conception by our DNA and is stamped into every cell of our bodies. Human sexuality is binary. You either have a normal Y chromosome, and develop into a male, or you don’t, and you will develop into a female. There are at least 6,500 genetic differences between men and women. Hormones and surgery cannot change this.
An identity is not biological, it is psychological. It has to do with thinking and feeling. Thoughts and feelings are not biologically hardwired. Our thinking and feeling may be factually right or factually wrong.

For the full article click here.

The ungodly in this country are throwing common sense to the wind as it relates to gender identity. I really believe many who promote transgender ideology are doing so out of rebellion against God.

After all, it is God who created us male and female. So in an effort to push God out of our society nothing he says in His word can be accepted as normal. It is a shame that professionals go along with the warped thinking of the ungodly lest they suffer a measure of persecution. Folks, for the well being of every child we must insist that the biological sex of the child be respected and properly nurtured.

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New Animated Film "Early Man" Indoctrinates with Evolution

12/6/2017

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Answers in Genesis President Ken Ham says this about a new film coming out in just a few months:

It’s obvious from the title of the film--Early Man—that it will be full of evolutionary content and storytelling. The whole idea of mankind transitioning from the primitive Stone Age to the Bronze Age comes from an evolutionary view of mankind. In this belief, man started out primitive and slowly gained intelligence, enabling him to make discoveries and move from hunting and gathering into agriculture and then into cities. But this view of history is in direct opposition to God’s Word!

For the full article click here.

The steady drumbeat from our culture touting evolution and millions of years is unrelenting. The only way to combat the indoctrination that constantly takes place almost unnoticed is to carefully and diligently teach the Scriptures to the whole family.

If you choose to watch this film (and children by the millions probably will as parents take them to do so) an honest conversation about the lies presented as fact should take place. Wise adults can use these opportunities to boldly teach the Word of God and correct wrong thinking on the spot. Do it!!

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Mary and Joseph Don't Deserve A Legal Heave-ho

11/26/2017

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As divisions in our culture threaten the Christmas season, believers can remain confident and secure in their religious expression.

The National Center for Life and Liberty has just released information explaining what rights Christians have when it comes to this time of year.

"There has been this push to eliminate Jesus Christ as the reason for the season, and a lot of people somehow believe that they have to do that or that the Constitution requires it, and there is so much misinformation," says David Gibbs III, NCLL president and general counsel.

Click here for the full article.

Don't be ashamed to say "Merry Christmas" or to otherwise keep Christ in Christmas! In fact, use this joyous season to share the good news of the gospel as many are open to the true message of Christmas. And as always, celebrate with great joy the glad tidings that Christ the Savior is born!

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What These 3 Doctors Think Should Be Done for Children Who Think They Are Transgender

11/13/2017

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Three doctors, specializing in pediatrics, biology, and psychiatry, are criticizing what they say is the reliance on feelings over facts when it comes to studying and treating children who think they’re transgender.

In a panel discussion at The Heritage Foundation, the doctors said the transgender ideology permeating society today is hurting children and undermining scientific research.

For the full article and a video discussion of the matter by these doctors click here.

Our society needs to compassionately counsel young people confused about sexual identity and help them through the confusion until underlying issues are resolved and a normal acceptance of their God given identity is fully embraced.

Instead a horrible form of child abuse is developing in the nation as adults who should know better are often motivated by nothing more than the love of money! Read up on the issue and prove me wrong.

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School District Orders Coach to Stop Bowing Head in Prayer

11/7/2017

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Heaven help the coach who bows his head to pray in Coweta County, Georgia.

The Coweta County School District issued an edict banning all coaches and other employees from participating in student-initiated or student-led prayer or other forms of worship while acting in their official capacity.

For the full article click here.

Incredible! This is student lead prayer but the coaches are told to refrain from bowing their head lest they appear to be "endorsing" a religion. Someone explain to me why every school board in America seems to be terrified at the thought of standing up against the bullies in the Freedom from Religion Foundation who trot all over the country daring anyone attached to the State schools to reflect the Christian faith in any way?

So the same coach could bow his knee in protest of our national anthem and the flag and these bunch of bullies would probably stand up and cheer the exercise of free speech. I say SCHOOL BOARDS OUGHT TO STAND UP TO THIS TACTIC AND PREPARE TO GO TO COURT IF NECESSARY AND FIGHT!! I believe a majority of citizens would stand with them and I know we have solid organizations who will defend such a stand vigorously and win!!

Of course it might cost us something to secure the victory so perhaps we just don't want to pay the price.

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Former Transgender: It's Insane to Ignore Mental Illness

11/4/2017

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Alarmed that an overwhelming number of transgender youth are harming themselves, a former transgender says they need help, not affirmation.

OneNewsNow turned to Walt Heyer, who transitioned from male to female in his 40s before reverting back, after research from the University of Cambridge reports that 96 percent of transgender youth harm themselves, including cutting and suicide attempts.

For the full article click here.

One of the things we should discern regarding the nation's drift into moral insanity is the fact this downward spiral is driven by a growing ungodly segment of society that does not participate in these behaviors themselves, rather they affirm the behaviors.

The small percentage of our population actually living a LGBTQ lifestyle is not the reason for the current snowball effect as these aberrant lifestyles continue to gain cultural acceptance.

The real problem lies in the millions of "normal" Americans who themselves are ungodly and living in rebellion against God. They are determined to secularize the country and in so doing strip the nation of any moral standards whatsoever.

America as we have known her cannot exist without the restraining influence of Bible Christianity. Yet, that influence is very minimal in the "high places" of our society today.

No longer is entertainment restrained by the Judeo-Christian ethic. No longer are millions of children taught in our schools to fear God, obey his word, and seek his will in their personal lives. No longer is political decisions weighed in light of the ten commandments, thus our government has become a haven for every foul spirit known to mankind.

Thankfully a remnant of God's people are willing to serve in that government and it is their prayers and godly influence (coupled with a remnant of believers across the land who also stand for righteousness and engage in prayer) that is holding back the total collapse of order in the nation.

Every believer needs to focus on living godly in this present evil world (Titus 2:12) and raising godly families. This must be our focus. NOT sports, dance, careers, or endless entertaining of self. Rather, the fervent pursuit of godliness FIRST. Period. Nothing else will preserve this nation and nothing else will ultimately produce a joyous, overcoming Christian life.

May the Lord grant his church a genuine revival is my prayer.

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Day of Silence

Most Unhappy People are Unhappy for the Exact Same Reason

Scholastic Inc. Is Marketing Transgender Picture Books for Children

In 1 Chart, What's in the Final Tax Reform Bill

I'm a Pediatrician, Here's What I Did When a little Boy Said He was a Girl

New Animated Film "Early Man" Indoctrinates with Evolution

Mary and Joseph Don't Deserve A Legal Heave-ho

What These 3 Doctors Think Should Be Done for Children Who Think They Are Transgender

School District Orders Coach to Stop Bowing Head in Prayer

Former Transgender: It's Insane to Ignore Mental Illness

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