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Lately I have been reviewing moments in history when in difficult times God was spoken of often by presidents, senators and law makers in high positions. In the world today there is much trouble. If we ever needed God, we need him now. I am not here to preach to anybody, but I thank God for the freedom to write these words. Regardless of all the effort to keep God out of government, and regardless of the fact that some laws are being passed against God and prayer in our great nation, we are still blessed today. Every time we spend money the words are still there, "In God We Trust." I have listened to several presidents as they addressed the nation during my lifetime, and I heard them talk about God and ask for prayer. Often I heard them shout, "God bless America..." I have also noticed reference to God on old recordings of past presidents that were recorded before I was born, and I have read in many books how that our leaders for more than 200 years have asked God for help in government affairs. All the presidents I heard with my ears spoke about God, and every president I read about spoke with positive words about God. There were some very tense moments when they called on the people of the USA to pray. Our president today is often heard asking the people of this great nation to pray. We still need God to bless America. Our soldiers need us to continue to hold them up in prayer. More than 2000 of our loved ones have lost their lives in the present struggle in Iraq.

As we enter a new year I have pledged to take a strong stand for my right to continue enjoying freedom to speak about God, and pray to God anywhere at any time including school rooms, court rooms and under the star spangled banner. Our freedom came with a great price. That price included much blood that was shed by thousands of soldiers fighting for our liberty, calling on God and depending on our prayers. We the people did not create freedom, and it is my prayer that those who love the liberty of this great nation will stand strong for the cause of freedom while trusting in the source of all liberty. We should never be afraid or ashamed to say..."God help us..." especially when we find this priceless treasure of freedom being threatened.

Thank God the ten commandments are engraved in stone at the supreme court of the USA. No matter where those commandments may or may not appear, our liberty depends on keeping those laws that were delivered by the supreme judge over all judges and the ultimate power above all powers long before there was a USA.

December 31

Freedom Rings In The USA

A great price has been paid for the freedom we enjoy in the USA. This site is provided to call attention to those who have made a difference and also those who are presently involved in any effort to preserve the freedom of this great nation.

We hear many voices and witness efforts to undermine and destroy this freedom, but a greater voice of determination and purpose can be witnessed by the actions of those who have a deep appreciation for the liberty enjoyed in the USA.

Regardless of any problems we must face and try to resolve, there is no place in the world that enjoys more freedom and opportunity. The United States Of America shines as a beacon of hope in a troubled world.

We the people of the United Sates of America are free to believe anything about anything and express how we think and feel with spoken and written words from our hearts without fear.

No matter who you are, and no matter where you are from, look on US and find hope.

Since this awesome country is established with good principals and upon a foundation that includes liberty and justice for all, the statue of liberty in New York harbor means more and more to all the inhabitants in the world as time continues to march forward.

December 27

Forty Points Of Interest

Why We Should Be Baptized In The Name Of Jesus

01. In The beginning was the WORD, and the Word was with God, and the WORD was God. Jn 1:1

02. The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. Jn 1:14

03. For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given, and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His NAME shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting FATHER, the PRINCE of Peace. Is 9:6

04. He is Emmanuel, "GOD WITH US" Matt 1:21

05. Thou shalt call His NAME Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins. Matt 1:21

06. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Gal 3:27

07. One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism. Eph 4:5

08. Repentance and remission sins should be preached in His NAME among all nations beginning at Jerusalem. Lu 24:47

09. Without the shedding of blood is no remission. He 9:22

10. For this is my blood which is shed for many for the remission of sins. Matt 26:28

11. That believing ye might have life through His NAME. Jn 20:31

12. Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. Ro 4:7

13. We are buried with Him in baptism. Ro 6:4

14. Unto Him that loved us and washed us from our sins in his own blood. Rev 1:5

15. On the feast day of Pentecost, AD 33 the Holy Ghost was poured out. This was the beginning of the Apostolic Church. One hundred and twenty people were in the upper room in one mind and in one accord, and they were all filled with the Spirit of God. The Apostles came down praising and glorifying God. Peter started preaching (with the eleven behind him) and men were pricked in their hearts. They asked, "Men and bretheren, what shall we do? (see acts 2:1-37)

16. Then Peter said unto them, "Repent and be baptized everyone of you in the NAME of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the HOly Ghost. Acts 2:38

17. Then they that gladly received his word were baptized, and the same day there were added unto them abou t three thousand souls. acts 2:41

18. When they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God and the NAME of Jesus Christ, they baptized both men and women. Acts 8:12

19. Baptism is the answer of a good conscience toward God. 1 Peter 3:21

20. Then Philip opened his mouth and began at the same scripture and preached unto him JESUS. Acts 8:35

21. And they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him. Acts 8:38

22. He commanded them to be baptized in the NAME of the LORD. Acts 10:40

23. When they heard this they were baptized in the NAME OF THE LORD JESUS. Acts 19:5

24. Buried with him in baptism wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God who hath raised him from the dead. Col 2:12

25. Know ye not that so many of us as were baptized in to Jesus Christ were baptized into His death. Ro 6:3

26. But ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the NAME of the LORD JESUS. 1 Cor 6:11

27. Why tarrieth thou? Arise and be baptized, and wash away thy sins calling on the NAME of the Lord.

Acts 22:16

28. Baptism by immersion in water signifies the washing away of sin by His blood.

29. The blood of Jesus covers, cleanses, washes away, and makes the vilest sinner white as snow.

We Ask the following questions. (Answers can be found in KJV Bible)

30. Who took on the form of man to save sinners? Jn 1:14, 1 Tim 1:15

31. Who was crucified and shed his blood to cover sin? Ro 5:9, 1 Cor 15:3, 1 Jn 1:7

32. Who alone can forgive and remit sin? Mt 12:31, Jn 20:23, Mk 2:7, Lu 7:48

If you believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God, then tell me who should be baptized in the name of Jesus?

33. The Jews. Acts 2:36-39

34. The Samaritans. Acts 8:14-16

35. The Ethiopians. Acts 8:35-39

36. The Gentiles. Acts 10:45-48

37. All believers who had been previously baptized with other baptisms. Acts 19:1-5

38. You, your children, and all that are afar off. Acts 2:39

39. Whatsoever ye do in word or in deed DO ALL in the NAME of the Lord JESUS. Col 3:17

40. There is none other name under Heaven given among men whereby we must be saved. Acts 4:12

Everybody who wants to serve God needs to be baptized in name of Jesus. This is the only way to be baptized. If you have been baptized in any other way please find a preacher who will baptize you the correct way that God commands... In the name of Jesus.

Matt 28:19 requires baptism in the Name. (not titles) Father is not the name. Son is not the name. Holy Ghost is not the name. Jesus is the name of the Father and of Son and of the HOly Ghost.

According to the Word of God Jesus came in his father's name and sent us the Holy Spirit in His name. The only way to be baptized in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost is JESUS NAME.

If you wish to have us help you find somebody to baptize you the right way please contact us. renrutledge@hotmail.com

Remember baptism will not help you if you do not repent. Ask God to forgive your sins and then get baptized in the name of Jesus. God has promised to fill all who will do this with the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost which is the Spirit of God will continue to guide you into all truth.

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Great Words From An American Citizen

Great Words From An American Citizen
An American Citizen wrote some words that came in my email this week, and I fully agree with everything he said. I agree so much that I cannot think of anything better to post today, so this post is just a great big AMEN to what this true American has written.

An American says, "I don't believe in Santa Claus, but I'm not going to sue somebody for singing Santa Claus Is Coming to Town. I don't agree with Darwin, but I didn't go out and hire a lawyer when my high school teacher taught his theory of evolution.

Life, liberty or your pursuit of happiness will not be endangered because someone says a 30 second prayer before a football game.

So what is the big deal? It's not like somebody is up there reading the entire book of Acts. They are just talking to a God they believe in and asking him to grant safety to the players on the field and the fans going home from the game.

"But it's a Christian prayer," some will argue. Yes, and this is the United States of America! This is a country founded on Christian principles. According to our very own phone book, Christian churches out number all others better than 200 to 1.

So what would you expect, somebody chanting Hare Crishna?

If I went to a football game in Jerusalem, I would expect to hear a Jewish prayer. If I wnt to a soccer game in Baghdad, I would expect to hear a Muslim prayer. If I went to a ping pong match in China, I would expect to hear someone pray to Buddha, and I wouldn't be offended. It wouldn't bother me one bit.

"But what about the atheists?" This is another argument. What about them? Nobody is asking them to be baptized. We are not going to pass the collection plate.

Just humor us for 30 seconds.

If that is asking too much, bring a walkman or a pair of ear plugs. Go to the bathroom, or visit the concession stand. Call your lawyer. Unfortunately, one or two will make that call. One or two will tell thousands what they can and cannot do.

I do not think a short prayer at a football game is going to shake the world's foundations. Christians are just sick and tired of turning the other cheek while our courts strip us of all our rights. Our parents and grandparents taught us to pray before eating, to pray before we go to sleep...etc.

Our Bible tells us to pray without ceasing. Now a handful of people and their lawyers are telling us to cease praying.

God help us. If that last sentence offends you, well....... just sue me.

The silent majority has been silent too long. It's time we let that one or two who scream loud enough to be heard that the vast majority does not care what they want. It is time for the majority to rule! It's time we tell them, "You don't have to pray...You don't have to say the pledge of allegiance, you don't have to believe in God or attend services that honor him. That is your right, and we will honor your right, but ....you are no longer going to take our rights away.

We are fighting back, and we will win.

God bless us one and all, expecially those who denounce him. God bless America despite all her faults. She is still the greatest nation of all. God bless our service men who are fighting too protect our right to pray and worship God.

May this be the year the silent majority is heard and we put God back as the foundation of our families and institutions.

Keep looking up.

Ren Rutledge

December 21

My Post Today on the Good News Cafe

Quote:

I am a new member here and a 5 day old Holy Ghost filled Apostolic. I am glad to see posts like these, and I hope to learn a lot from your posts.

This post makes me very happy. In my heart I feel that the GNC has become a growing Apostolic chat program where people from all walks of life can have good conversations regardless of how far they may be apart on various viewpoints and at the same time maintain a good attitude toward other members who see things differently. I am feeling better all the time about new converts joining this discussion board. For about two years I tried to keep new converts away from here.

Some folks seem to have problems understanding how we do things here, but basically the only way you can get in trouble on the GNC is by being mean to other members or promoting false doctrines concerning the Godhead or the plan of salvation. Nobody gets in trouble for writing how they see things, asking questions or showing ignorance about God. Promoting false ways and writing from the heart about how you see things is two different things. Members can believe anything they want to believe and post what they believe no matter how false or wrong it may be. Writing what you believe with an honest sincere heart is not the same as promoting or trying to convince others that they should follow after non-Apostolic ways.

I personally do not believe there is such a thing as conservative or liberal Apostolic. We are either Apostolic, or we are not. God's way is not conservative or liberal. His way is perfect and always right.

Revival that results in a harvest of souls comes after people have lined up in one mind and in one accord with Jesus. Fighting and being mean to one another has never been the answer for soul winning. No matter how we may find ourselves struggling to fit into the straight and narrow perfect way, we must always remember to love one another and respect the fact that some folks are still trying to understand what it means to be a true witness for Jesus following the teachings and examples of Jesus and his Apostles.

The only reason I allow myself to even be part of any chat program such as GNC is because I feel that it can be a soul winning tool. When any program we own becomes anything less than a soul winning tool it will be deleted and we will not look back.

As I write these words I have knowledge of several who have testified that they found God as a result of reading the various posts on the GNC.

I sincerely appreciate the progress on the Good News Cafe. http://www.goodnewscafe.net

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