Posts Tagged ‘Marriage’

Log In My Eye, a Speck in yours

I find it appalling that our liberal lawmakers, not only have endorsed Civil Unions, but opened the doors to our public buildings, with public officials, after hours, in order to conduct civil ceremonies for the homosexual community. Would I, as a heterosexual man, along with the conservative community, be granted the same privilege? I think [...]

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Religious Liberty & ‘Gay Marriage’ Cannot Coexist

by Matt Barber –   Therefore pride is their necklace; they clothe themselves with violence. – Psalm 73:6 “Gay pride” necessitates anti-Christian hate. It must. “Gay marriage” and other “sexual orientation”-based laws do violence to freedom and truth. They are the hammer with which the postmodern left intends to bludgeon bloody religious liberty and the [...]

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Marriage is what it is

by Matt Barber – “It depends upon what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is,” said the smooth-talking, skirt-chasing, totally busted philanderer. “Well, no, Bill,” replied Congress. “Actually, things just ‘is’ what they is.” Here’s what marriage is: The God-ordained, lifelong, covenantal union between man and wife, designed to provide men, women and children optimal stability [...]

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Pediatrics Academy Supports Gay Marriage

by Mike McCune –   Let me be precise on my position on gay marriage: I abhor the concept with every fiber of my soul. That this is not a universally-supported position I understand but if it were, please explain how the human species would continue?   The feel-good children’s medical crowd disagrees with me and, [...]

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Marriage Equality’ Spells ‘Marriage Extinction’

By Matt Barber – Next week the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on two of the most critical cases of our time. On Tuesday, March 26, attorneys will make the pitch both for and against California’s Proposition 8. This, of course, is the Golden State’s pro-marriage amendment. It maintained the timeless definition of natural [...]

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What is God-based counseling?

by Carol Clemans –   Some people cringe when they hear the word ‘counseling.’ I want to share what I do through God’s Word in my counseling sessions. Thomas Hardy Leahey stated, “Psychology means ‘psyche-logos’, literally the study of the soul.” (Quote from: A History of Psychology: Main Currents in Psychological Thought). When I read [...]

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Why do liberals get in an uproar over a conservative voice?

by Carol Clemens –   America is the most wonderful country in the world.  We have freedoms that many countries do not have.  One is the freedom to express our opinions through speech. Recently when the President of Chick-fil-A was asked a question regarding his beliefs on marriage he replied with a Biblical truth.  It [...]

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Pornography: Destroyer of families & ministries

  by Carol Clemans –       The lust the eyes, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life are destroying marriages and ministries. In the last 20 years as a certified pastoral counselor, I’ve counseled numerous wives who are devastated because of the pornography addiction of their husbands. (Women can become [...]

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Churches able to raise money for PACs

Pastor Cripe by Peter Grady –   A church in Maine has announced it will be taking a special offering for a Political Action Committee; and, in what may surprise people, the action does not run afoul of IRS rules.   The Waterville congregation at Faith Evangelical Free church will send its Father’s Day offering to Protect [...]

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Iowa-Neb. NAACP leader resigns over “gay marriage” issue

Following the NAACP’s endorsement of “gay” marriage, the head of the Iowa and Nebraska branches of the organization has tendered his resignation over the issue.     Keith Ratliff Sr.,pastor of Maple Street Missionary Baptist Church in Des Moines, Iowa, said he made the decision to resign from the National Association for the Advancement of [...]

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Why would our President brag on his unproductive high school years?

by Carol Clemans –   In a recent interview, President Obama described his high school years. He bragged that he took drugs enthusiastically.  From the way he described those years, he was a non-productive student.  As I heard his words, it made me feel shame for him.  What parent would brag about his drinking, drugging, [...]

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Do we listen to the President or God?

by Carol Clemans –   This week President Obama spoke on television that he believes that homosexual couples should be allowed to be married with all the rights that a husband and wife receive through marriage – (not exact quote).  The President was forced to face this issue because Vice Pres. Biden stated his support [...]

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“Gays” still pressing for govt. approval

by Peter Grady –   An attorney says a bill introduced in Congress that would provide same gender pairs Social Security benefits violates the spirit and intent of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). DOMA which passed with wide bi-partisan support and was signed into law by President Bill Clinton defined marriage as being solely [...]

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Obama faces pressure to be more extreme on same-sex marriage

by Peter Grady –   Despite President Obama making unprecedented moves to appease “gay” rights advocates, they are exerting still more pressure by asking the Democratic Party to officially declare their opposition to traditional marriage. Supporters of the “gay” lifestyle are calling for the Democratic National Committee to officially endorse same-sex marriage. Recently, four former [...]

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Are you a stay at home mom?

by Carol Clemans –   It’s amazing to me that in this modern day we still hear statements, “She’s never worked a day in her life. She’s a stay-at-home Mom!” Having been an 8 – 5 employee as an administrative secretary in my young years (five years before marriage and five years after), I know [...]

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Bill introduced to protect chaplains and servicemembers right to oppose homosexuality

by Peter Grady –   An advocate for soldiers in the US military says it is vital that Congress passed a proposed amendment that protects the right to speak out in support of traditional family values in the Armed Forces.   Tim Huelskamp (R-Kansas) has introduced H.R. 3828, which has been inserted into the 2012 [...]

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Contraception promotes immorality

by Carol Clemans The recent testimony before a congress committee by a female student from Georgetown University was blasted over the news several times. She was complaining that contraceptives for female students cost about $3,000 during college years. She was requesting ‘others’ to pay for the contraceptives.  She shared how embarrassed one college student was [...]

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Carol’s Corner: Does Anyone Care?

by Carol Clemans –   Fifty million (50 million) babies have had their lives snuffed out through abortion that was made legal in America 39 years ago! Even though I know it’s true, the reality of this truth is unbelievable!  We Americans have allowed over 50 million living human beings to be terminated at the [...]

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Evangelical leader calls for boycott of Starbucks

Says group actively stands against godly principlesby Peter Grady –   A leader in the evangelical community has called for Christians to boycott Starbucks, saying the company’s support for the radical homosexual agenda makes it an enemy of God.   Pastor Steven Andrew, president of USA Christian Ministries asks the question, “What would happen if Starbucks [...]

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God needs men of integrity

by Carol Clemans –   All men, young and old, need to see the newly released DVD, “COURAGEOUS.” The subtitle of DVD is, “Honor Begins At Home.” One of the biggest problems we have in America is absentee fathers. Even if the father is in the home, the problem can be he is emotionally detached [...]

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Pope Benedict says “gay” marriage threat to humanity’s future

by Matt Lacy – In some of the harshest language yet, by the Roman Catholic Church Pope Benedict has called the push for “gay” marriage to be a threat to “the future of humanity itself.” The statement was made in a new year address to the diplomatic corps accredited to the Vatican. Addressing diplomatic officials [...]

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Carol’s Corner

Sneaker frenzy reveals hearlessnessby Carol Clemans –   Christmas is over, but certain events revealed the selfishness of many. The Bible says the love of money is the root of all evil. The love of money and what it can buy is fueled by selfishness.  This was proven by the sneaker frenzy that took place [...]

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Carol’s Corner

Christmas: What does it mean to you?by Carol Clemans – This year some merchants had Christmas decorations up before Halloween! I know the economy is very sluggish, but trying to sell Christmas before Halloween was stretching things just a little!  What does Christmas mean to you and your family?   I’m thankful that I was [...]

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Carol’s Corner

Pornography – The ‘Silent’ KillerGuest Column: by Carol Clemans Addiction to pornography can happen with one 20-minute exposure. I heard this stated by experts in the field on a Focus on the Family program a few years ago. In my 19 years of being a certified pastoral counselor, I’ve had to work with many people [...]

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Senate to vote on repeal of defense of marriage act

    by Jack Minor – The United States Senate is scheduled to vote on a bill that would effectively repeal the Defense of Marriage Act, which declared marriage to be limited to a man and a woman, this Thursday, Nov. 10. The proposed bill, titled the Respect for Marriage Act states its purpose is [...]

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Carol’s Corner

ARE WE TEACHING INTEGRITY BY EXAMPLE?Guest Column By Carol Clemans                In today’s breaking news there is an accusation against a man who is in politics who wants to be President of America.  He’s being accused of some type of sexual harassment in the 90’s.  I do not know if this is ‘dirty’ politics or [...]

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NEW BOOK RELEASE Johnston Pastor on Marriage

Carol Clemans                          If you want love, joy and peace in your marriage, I’ve written this book for you: GOD’S DESIGN FOR MARRIAGE. Here is a portion of the foreword written by my pastor, Dieter Skowron – “This valuable book is a powerful biblical exposition of how to make the truth and principles of a godly [...]

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Website reveals economic cost of abortion

Group claims aborted babies would produce $3.5 trillion in tax revenue  by Jack Minor – While many in the pro-life community cite the morality of taking a human life in their opposition to abortion, a new website reveals the cost is far greater than simply the number of dead children. The website invisibleinfants.org features data [...]

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“Gay” marriage supporters abandon attempts to repeal ban in Colorado

Activist group say initiative would not go far enough   by Jack Minor – College students who attempted to place an amendment on next year’s ballot have abandoned the attempt after failing to get support for “gay” and lesbian organizations. One of the students, Mark Olmstead of Arvada, said he was giving up his attempt [...]

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YOUR MARRIAGE IS AN OPEN BOOK

    Guest Column By By: Carol Clemans                  Your marriage is an open book that is read by your children and others. What are they learning from you?  God created marriage on earth when he formed Eve out of the rib of Adam in the Garden of Eden.  When God presented Eve to [...]

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Gay activist admits gays really do want to recruit children

Homosexual pedophilia a primary tool  by Jack Minor   A “gay” activist has confirmed what supporters of traditional marriage have said for years, admitting that the gay movement does in fact want to recruit and indoctrinate children into the “gay” lifestyle. Daniel Villarreal, writing for queerty.com, expressed frustration over leaders in the “gay” movement that [...]

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Burkholders Celebrate 30 Years of Marriage

Charles and Rish Burkholder celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on June 7, 2010. The couple met while both were serving in the US Navy in Bethesda, Maryland. They were married in Santa Fe, New Mexico on June 7, 1980. They have one son Jordan, and a daughter-in-law, Liz who live in Sacramento, CA. The Burkholders [...]

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How to make your marriage all it can be

By Mike Bauman, For the Greeley Gazette A strong, loving marriage is one of the greatest blessings life has to offer. What follows are some ideas that will strengthen your relationship with the one you love. Step 1 Always treat each other with at least as much courtesy as you would treat a stranger. Step [...]

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