Copenhagen 2009

Climate change… it seems to be on every ones mind these days (how can it not when all of the news organizations are talking about it?) but do you really know what this catchy phrase is all about?

Lord Christopher Monckton is a leading voice of dissent in the “war over climate change.”  

You can watch a video as Lord Monckton talks about the effects that the Copenhagen conference on “climate change” will have on the United States and the world. 

In a speech given in St. Paul in October, Lord Monckton said:

“If President Obama signs the Copenhagen climate change treaty, he “will sign your freedom, your democracy, and your prosperity away forever — and neither you nor any subsequent government you may elect would have any power whatsoever to take it back again.”

I am glad that there are scientists and politicians out there that are standing against this great fraud being pulled off by the United Nations and the like.   For instance, Senator Jim Inhofe is a strong voice of reason on the side of “scepticism” here in the States.   He of course has been attacked for his stance on truth as opposed to shifting opinions. 

In the end, truth will prevail because truth always wins out.  The only reason why I bring this “hot topic” up is just to remind you my readers, that God is still on the Throne no matter what mere men try to do or say.  The policies that are being devised by the UN or the US make little difference in the LONG run. 

Trust in God, not men… He never fails!

2:1 Why do the nations rage
and the peoples plot in vain?
2 The kings of the earth set themselves,
and the rulers take counsel together,
against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying,
3 “Let us burst their bonds apart
and cast away their cords from us.” 4 He who sits in the heavens laughs;
the Lord holds them in derision.
5 Then he will speak to them in his wrath,
and terrify them in his fury, saying,
6 “As for me, I have set my King
on Zion, my holy hill.”

 Psalm 2:1-6 ESV

Giving Thanks: Day 4

Today I am giving thanks for family and friends.

Dad & Mom – They are the ones who caused me to be… and God of course. Both of my parents are my heroes and encourager’s. They are a solid example to me of a Christ-like marriage, and have been married for over 25 years. Because of their love and prayers I am challenged to live a life that is well pleasing to the Lord!

Joel – As my older brother, he is such an example of doing hard things, without compromise. He is a wonderful and compassionate person, a great manager (mine for many years!), and a very organized guy. I really look up to him as someone I admire and respect more and more all the time.

Caleb – He is my younger brother, or my twin, but he is taller than me… now. We have always had many similarities through out our growing up. When we were younger, we looked so much alike, that we were mistaken for twins many times. Caleb is growing into godly manhood and I am glad that I can assist him in getting there. He is one of my best friends.

Phoebe – She and I are best friends and do so much together. Cooking. Cleaning. Basketball. School. Talking. Working. We are together all the time, from morning to night (we share a room). Even though she is five years my junior, I learn so much from her quiet wisdom. She is growing into a beautiful and godly young lady.

Johanna – She is also a very dear sister of mine. Each day I am amazed at how intelligent Jo is even though she expresses it in different ways from the rest of us. She is always surprising me with her organizational skills (like making birthday cards for all of her friends and family one year in advance!), her artwork, musical talent which completely amazes me, or her loving gestures which are so cute. She is also growing into beautiful and godly womanhood (which makes me feel old).

Jaden – He is the youngest of my family, and also a little fireball of energy and inquisitiveness. His musical and artistic skills surprise me (I don’t draw or paint) and he is always asking questions… always! As good as he is with numbers, it wouldn’t surprise me if he became some sort of mathematician or statistician. It is so thrilling to hear him read through his verse during Family worship / bible time. My prayer is that he will soon learn to love Jesus with all of his heart! He is my special little bud.

Grandpa & Grandma – They are so dear to me, and it is a joy to have them nearby to run down and visit with them or have them come over. I know that I am very blessed to have both sets of grandparents within easy driving distance. They inspire me to become a more educated and talented person.

Poppy & Grams – I admire my Poppy & Grams because they are both very hard workers despite many physical problems that could keep them homebound. Even though they have not been as involved in my life as my other grandparents, I still love and respect them very much and always enjoy having them drop by when they are in the area. I especially love getting to go see them, since they live “out” – away from the city. They are truly an inspiration to me to endure in hard times or easy.

Aunts, Uncles and Cousins – I have TOO many to count, but they are ALL dear in their own special way. Some live near, some farther away. Some I know quite well, others not as well. Each of them are dear to me because we are family, related by blood having the same dear parents and grandparents. Wherever they may be today, I am thankful for you all!

Friends – I am going to get in trouble here, because I have SO many friends and I am only going to name a few.

Ana Marie – She and I have only known each other for a little over a year, have never met and only talked on the phone once. But, just from that one conversation and from emailing her, she is a dear and godly young lady who is very special to me and to many others. She has inspired me to fully revel in who I am (a woman) and whose I am (a Christian). I am thankful for you Ana Marie, God bless you!

Abbie – Since we share the same first name, I think it is cool that we are friends. She is also a new friend of mine, and we have discovered that we have a lot in common. I am encouraged by knowing that she and her family are joyfully serving the Lord in this age of deception and compromise. It is refreshing to have her as a friend because just as the scripture says “iron sharpens iron, just as a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.” Abbie and I do not interact very often, but she is a blessing none the less. God bless you Abbie dear!

Camille – She and I have been friends since we were 11 and 12. Since that time, we have emailed several hundred times, called each other a lot and written “old fashioned” letters by the dozen. We share a lot of the same dreams, hopes and convictions. And our conversations are always very interesting and varied. She is a blessing to me because she loves the Lord, and is very musical (she plays the harp and piano). I am impressed with her willingness to do what she does, without complaining. God bless you dear friend!

Hannah – She is Abbie’s younger sister and has also become one of my personal friends. I love the fact that she joyfully serves her family and loves to sew (I don’t know how, and admire anyone who can!). She is also an encouragement to me to be a cheerful and willing servant to everyone. I have enjoyed getting to know her (via email and phone) and look forward with great eagerness to the day when I can meet her and her family face to face! I am thankful for you as well Hannah!

Lauren – Again, I have never met Lauren but have only emailed her. It was really interesting how we “met” -it was via twitter, at the recommendation of a mutual friend, we began to “follow” each other and found that we had much in common. As my only friend who is older than me, it is refreshing to see a fellow young lady waiting on God’s perfect timing with regards to marriage and relationships. She always brings a smile to my face and I am thankful that she has such a cheerful disposition and a servants heart. May the Lord richly bless you Lauren as you follow Him!

And Last but not Least…

Sarah – I just recently started interacting with her via email because she lives in Germany! My uncle and aunt connected the two of us, and we are enjoying getting to know each other. I am thankful that Sarah came to know the savior and is now seeking His plan for her life. I believe the Lord will bless her for her faithfulness. She inspires me to be humble and do hard things… I am thankful for you Sarah!

And I could go on and on… I am SO blessed, beyond measure with family and friends who love the Lord and are serving Him with their lives. And for having so many godly Christian friends who are an encouragement and blessing to not only me, but also my entire family!

May the Lord bless those whom I have mentioned and also all of those whom I have not! Have a wonderful, God blessed Thanksgiving everybody!!

Giving Thanks: Day 3

Since I failed to post anything yesterday, I will make up for it in today’s post!

“Oh come, let us sing to the LORD;
let us make a joyful noise to the
rock of our salvation!
Let us come into His presence with
thanksgiving;
let us make a joyful noise to Him with
songs of praise!”

Thus the great Psalm opens, exhorting us to worship and give thanks unto the Lord for being our Rock of Salvation and our Great King.

Today I am listing the ministries I am thankful for.

Answers in Genesis – Because they helped me see the importance of having a firm foundation so that I can have answers ready for those who ask.

Grace to You – Because through the preaching of John MacArthur, I have come to love the Bible more, and understand it better each time I listen to one of his sermons.

Ligonier Ministries – Dr. R.C. Sproul is my favorite theologian of ALL time! He brings the old and new testaments alive and in such a fascinating way. I especially enjoy the fact that he brings more of a philosophical perspective to his preaching.

Vision Forum – This family strengthening ministry has helped me to more fully appreciate my role as a daughter and woman. Through their numerous resources, my understanding of godly femininity has been made clearer and my faith strengthened.

John Piper and Desiring God – For the past couple of months, I have been studying through John Piper’s wonderful little book 50 Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die. Through my study, I have come to love Jesus better, and each day I gain a new understanding of the reasons behind the Cross. His writing is so clear and concise, and portrays His love for me.

Institute for Creation Research – Because they understand the scientific evidences behind Creation and are defending them. I am so thankful for ALL of the Creation ministries, as they proclaim the reliability of Scripture from the First Verse!

Biblical Discipleship Ministries – Dr. Jobe Martin, his wife Jenna Dee and their delightful daughters Taryn and Mirren have been such an inspiration to me and my family as we launched our own Creation ministry this year. Through their godly example, I have been challenged to love Jesus more, use my time wisely, become better equipped in my faith, read and study more and to serve others, as Jesus would have me to serve.

And last but not least…

Creation Evangelism Tools – I thank the Lord for giving the vision to Joel and the rest of my family, to bring the great message of Creation to those in our sphere of influence. This year we have had the wonderful privilege to present two creation seminars to the people at our church, and in our community.

May Christ be ever praised through the work of these ministries!!

Giving Thanks: Day 2

“I will give thanks to the LORD with my
whole heart;
I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.
I will be glad and exult in you;
I will sing praise to your name,
O Most High.” Psalm 9:1-2

Today I am giving thanks for God, and His wonderful deeds. They are numerous, too numerous and this blog post would be very long if I attempted to write them all down. I will only share a few, but I hope you get the idea.

For salvation in Christ, without His saving me, I would be lost, hopeless and doomed to a life of misery apart from His love and saving Grace.

For God’s Word, which is truly a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. It’s guidance and wisdom fill my life with direction and purpose.

For the Cross and the love and awesome power shown there. The victory over Satan, and sin was made concrete when Christ died. God offered up His only Son as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of mankind.

For God’s amazing grace. Without His grace, I would die in my sins without hope of being forgiven. Because of grace, I am not viewed by God as a sinner, as un holy, or impure. I am viewed as having a righteousness that is not my own (Christ’s in other words) and His favor is showed to me.

For forgiveness, and the fact that because of the kindness of God, I am lead towards repentance every time I sin. It is God’s kindness that brings me to my knees to ask for forgiveness of sins committed.

Giving Thanks: Day 1

I am beginning a week of thanksgiving here on imprimis, and today’s reading comes from the Psalms.

“What shall I render to the LORD

For all his benefits toward me?” (Psalm 116:12)

Of course the answer to this rhetorical question is EVERYTHING!  As Christians we owe our very souls to Christ, our obedience and allegiance to Him for all that He has done for us.  He has saved us from the clutches of the Devil, from hell and death and is preparing us for His glorious home which He now prepares for those who love Him and are in Him. 

This might seem like a strange passage to start our week of Thanksgiving with, but it states so clearly that our very existence depends upon God’s mercy and grace towards us! 

Let us render to Him the honor, respect and obedience that He is due as we thank Him this Thanksgiving week.

A Powerful Quote

“If tomorrow’s supply depended upon today’s

thanksgiving, how much would we have?” 

Worldview News

Item #1

The Grave Influence of Alice Bailey By Brannon Howse

Brannon Howse speaking on Alice Bailey and the occultic nature of the rise of the New World Order. Alice Baily is one of the radicals Brannon exposes in his new book, Grave Influence: 21 Radicals and Their Worldviews That Rule America From The Grave.

To read these stories look under our national and international news section at:
http://www.worldviewtimes.com/news

• U.S. troops’ continental insignia bears U.N. colors
• Surveillance State, U.S.A.
• Wall Street’s 2012 meltdown sweepstakes
• World leaders deal major blow to Copenhagen climate change deal
• Economic uncertainty means business is booming for Swiss gold smelters
• Central banks to buy up gold supply
• Axelrod Signals Obama Will Try to Strip Abortion Language From Health Care Bill
• Obama urges Congress to put off Fort Hood probe

Item #2

US Troops Wearing UN Colors
By Chuck Baldwin
According to a report in World Net Daily, “Troops in the United States’ USNORTHCOM ranks appear to have adopted a shoulder patch showing a North American continental design, with an emphasis on United Nations colors, giving evidence of the strength to integrate North America.

Item #3

Worldview Matters with Brannon Howse
Topic One: Wall Street’s 2012 meltown. Topic Two: 10 States on Verge of Bankruptcy. Topic Three: Obama Working on U.N. Gun Control. Topic Four: United States Troops Wearing North American Batch. Topic Five: Biometric cataloging, tracking cookie, wire tapping, are these all necessary for national security? Today host Brannon Howse talks about various methods which the U.S. Government has put in place, or could put in place, to “eavesdrop” on Americans. Could this really happen?

Item #4

Verichip Buys ID Security Company
By Chuck Missler
VeriChip has a new name. The company famous for its development of RFID tags that can be implanted in humans has acquired Steel Vault Corporation, a provider of identity security products and services. Anti-identity-theft meet human microchipping. Together, VeriChip Corp and Steel Vault Corp are forming a new company called PositiveID

Item #5

Understanding The Times with Jan Markell
The Fleecing of Christianity Jack Alnor heads “Apostasy Alert” and has written a new book titled “The Fleecing of Christianity.” Why are most Christian TV networks and programming deplorable? Could it be because they exist for profit and not the gospel? In some cases, yes.

Item #6

Fort Hood & Separation of Mosque and State
By William J. Federer
Everyone has heard of “Separation of Church & State,” but what about “Separation of Mosque & State”? Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan yelled “Allahu Akhbar,” Arabic for “Allah is great,” before killing 13 and wounding 31 at Fort Hood, Texas.

Item #7

MORE PROOF: THE EAST IS SEDUCING THE WEST
By Jan Markell
On Saturday I had a spirited on-air discussion with a Bethel University professor who acted as spokesman for the college regarding its recent interfaith symposium. As I wrote last week, Buddhism was featured and there was a suggestion that there just might be “common ground” with Buddhism and Christianity when it comes to “meditation.” Hear the program at this link. The potential “common ground” regarding meditation would be an eastern-style mystical meditation. I saw once again how the East has been seducing the West for nearly 50 years.

Item #8

David Barton’s Wallbuilders Live
Adopt-a-Liberal Prayer Program Guest: Matt Barber, Liberty Counsel

Item #9

Reformation or Revival?
By Jim Elliff
If you have been around me very long, you have heard me emphasize that the crying need, the absolutely desperate need of the hour, is reformation. You have also been aware that for years I have also longed for revival. Recently I was asked what the difference actually is, if any, between revival and reformation. This is an important question worthy of your precious time to think it through.

Item #10

Who is Behind the “Media Reform” Movement? (Part One)
By Cliff Kincaid
In response to an inquiry from Accuracy in Media, McChesney couldn’t name one conservative who has been on his show since it was launched in 2002.

Read more worldview news at: www.ChristianWorldviewNetwork.com

The Mysterious Islands

“Christians look to Jerusalem; Muslims look to Mecca; but evolutionists look to the Galápagos as the spiritual center of their scientific faith.”

With those words, Doug Phillips clearly explains the reason behind Vision Forum’s new ground breaking film The Mysterious Islands.  Shot on location in the Galápagos, this film takes viewers where they have never been before. Through this film we discover a world that Darwin used to base his theory of evolution upon.  A world more complex and wonderful than he ever imagined.

Now out on DVD, this film will help to answer important questions about natural selection and the age of the earth. Exploring some weird and wonderful creatures such as the flightless Cormorant, salt sneezing Iguanas, and gigantic sea tortoises with long life spans.

As the “year of Darwin” draws to a close, this dramatic presentation would make a wonderful, faith strengthening gift for your family and friends.  You can find more information and how to order this DVD here.

This dramatic documentary brings to light the great evidence for Creation found on the Mysterious Islands. 

Tomato – Basil Soup

Since the weather has turned a bit cooler lately, and since we are *officially* in the autumn of the year, I figured that sharing a soup recipe with you my readers would be a good thing.  

Tomato, Basil Soup is one of my favorites.  You can serve it either cold or hot.  It is quick to make, and delicious to the palate.

- Tomato – Basil Soup –

•  8-12 large, whole peeled tomatoes (canned or fresh)

• 1 1/2 cups Tomato juice (canned)
• 1/2 TBSP Basil (or you can use fresh Basil leaves, if you have a Basil plant
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• 1 medium pan
• Puree tomatoes with sauce in blender, pour contents into pan

Add basil near the end of the heating process, specifically if you are using fresh Basil.  Add salt and pepper, stir frequently – you don’t want it to burn.  

Serve with your favorite salad, or other side for a delicious meal. 

You can serve this soup either hot or cold, whatever suits your fancy. 

Veterans Day 2009

To all the soldiers, young and old,

Men with gray hairs, some with gold,

Courage rises as they fight,

For they know that back at home,

Their wives and children wait.

For sons and fathers, husbands, friends,

To return to them again.

Old glory waves  above their heads,

Salute the flag, lift up your head.

Statue columns, rows of men,

Standing at attention

For their fallen comrades

The sound of  Taps they hear.

Those who will never walk this earth

Left behind in battle.

Soldiers loved by many hearts,

Prayers said for them each night

Safety and security to give,

God please bless these brave men!

©2009 Abby C. Kautt

May God bless and keep the veterans as they grow old, and for those who are currently serving on the field of battle.