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Why Do People Believe Lies?

Many books could be written to answer that question, but my purpose here is to give you something to think about.

One of the biggest problems in the world today is that people believe lies, even outrageous lies. Who would have believed that American universities would be teaching that a man can get pregnant, or that an unborn child at full term isn’t a human being?

Who would have believed that, all over the world, people would be protesting against the Jews in support of the terrorist organization Hamas? Who would have believed that an irrational hatred for Israel and the Jews would be unleashed that hasn’t been seen since the Holocaust? There is a reason for this. These lies come straight from Satan. He is behind the dangerous lies that much of the world has bought into.

Unfortunately, people believe lies (also known as propaganda). Actually, I’m pretty shocked at how easily a culture’s thinking can be controlled.

Remember, Satan is the Father of lies. Speaking to the Pharisees, Jesus said,

“You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” John 8:44 NIV (emphasis mine)

I’ve read many historical novels that take place during WW2. You may have read the famous book, The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom. (If you haven’t read it, please do!)

How could 6 million Jews have been carried off to concentration camps and no one stopped it? Why didn’t the people do something? Some, like Corrie ten Boom and her family, did take action by hiding Jews in their home. They were arrested and put in the infamous concentration camp Auschwitz. And there were others, like Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who gave their lives to stand against evil. But the vast majority did nothing. Did they believe Hitler’s lies?

As we think about our question, consider these words of Adolf Hitler:

Throughout the world today, there is enormous support for the terrorist organization Hamas and an irrational hatred for Jews. Only demonic influence can explain it.

The world changed October 7. It will never be what it used to be.”

Jan Markell

As the world becomes more and more anti-Jesus, it is going to become more and more anti-Jewish.

Trevor Rubenstein

No wonder the Bible has so much to say about love and truth. How important they are!

“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Jesus (John 13:35 NIV)

 “Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians 13:6-8a  

“So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth…” Ephesians 4:25 NLT

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 NIV

I urge you to follow our brother in Christ, Amir Tsarfati, on Telegram so that you will know what is happening around the world concerning Israel and the Jews. Ignorance is NOT bliss. Click the link below to hear Amir’s testimony (5 minutes), and follow him on Telegram.

Who Is Amir Tsarfati?

In His Love, Cindy

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Friday’s Verse, 11/17/23 Hope In Times of Despair

“Has his unfailing love vanished forever?
    Has his promise failed for all time?
Has God forgotten to be merciful?
    Has he in anger withheld his compassion?”

Then I thought, “To this I will appeal:
    the years when the Most High stretched out his right hand.
I will remember the deeds of the Lord;
    yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.
I will consider all your works
    and meditate on all your mighty deeds.” Psalm 77:8-12 NIV

My Thoughts: There may be times when despair grips our soul, but the psalmist encourages us to remember the miracles God has done and meditate on them. This gives us hope and encouragement because our God is a Mighty God.

WARNING: This music video will give you goosebumps!

In His Love, Cindy

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Verses for Meditation, 11/16/23

“I am always with you;
    you hold me by my right hand.
 You guide me with your counsel,
    and afterward you will take me into glory.
 Whom have I in heaven but you?
    And earth has nothing I desire besides you.
 My flesh and my heart may fail,
    but God is the strength of my heart

    and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:23-26 NIV (emphasis mine)

In His Love, Cindy

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Quote of the Week, 11/15/23

You’ve decided to be a voice that refuses to be silenced. Sometimes you will see the impact you have. Other times you may never know. But you’re right that there must be voices for the truth.”

From the Civil War era, historical fiction novel, Looking to the Future, by Ginny Dye

Note: Even though I took this quote from a fictitious character, I found it inspiring and encouraging. I hope you will, too. The characters in the book are fighting for the rights of newly freed slaves during Reconstruction.

In His Love, Cindy

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Tuesday’s Verse, 11/14/23

“But in your hearts set Christ apart as holy [and acknowledge Him] as Lord. Always be ready to give a logical defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope that is in you, but do it courteously and respectfully.” 1 Peter 3:15 AMPC (emphasis mine)

In His Love, Cindy

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Monday, 11/13/23

“Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. Your beauty … should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” 1 Peter 3: 1-4 NIV (emphasis mine) Read full chapter

My thoughts: I have known women whose husbands were not believers. I have seen their heartbreak. Clearly, submission is not a call to endure abuse. I believe that the intention of these verses is to give guidance and hope to a wife who is praying for her husband to be saved.

In His Love, Cindy

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Sunday’s Memory Verse, 11/12/23

“You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. For, “In just a little while,
    he who is coming will come
    and will not delay.”
Hebrews 10:36-37 NIV (emphasis mine)

In His Love, Cindy

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Does Your Spirit Need a Lift?

I want to share two blessings that I could have easily overlooked and taken for granted.

  1. As I write, I never tire of watching the sparrows play outside my window. It’s a special blessing because they remind me of what Jesus said.

“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” (Matthew 10:29-31 NIV)

Below is a video I took from my desk. These birds bathe almost every day and I never get tired of watching them.

2. I’m also blessed to live at the top of a hill which gives me a magnificent view of the sunrise from my front porch and the sunset from my side porch.

Sunset!

Of course, I could list a million more blessings. But maybe these two will serve to get you started on counting your own blessings.

“Yes, I will bless the Lord and not forget the glorious things he does for me.” Psalm 102:2 TLB

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 NIV 

Count Your Blessings was especially popular in the United Kingdom during the 1904-1905 Welsh Revival, the largest Christian revival in Wales during the 20th century. It is reported that this song was sung at every service! 

In addition to the upbeat, simple tune that people have found easy to remember, its message has been uplifting people for generations.

“Like a beam of sunlight,” wrote J.H. Hall, Oatman’s biographer, in “Biography of Gospel Song and Hymn Writers, “(’Count Your Blessings’) has brightened up the dark places of the earth.”

May your spirits be lifted as you count your many blessings!

In His Love, Cindy

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Friday’s Verse, 11/10/23

“If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him. But he must ask [for wisdom] in faith, without doubting [God’s willingness to help], for the one who doubts is like a billowing surge of the sea that is blown about and tossed by the wind.” James 1:5-6 AMP (emphasis mine)

In His Love, Cindy

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Verses for Meditation, 11/9/23

“For a day in Your courtyards is better than a thousand elsewhere.
I would rather stand at the threshold of the house of my God
Than live in the tents of wickedness.
For the Lord God is a sun and shield;
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. Lord of armies,
Blessed is the person who trusts in You!” Psalm 84:10-12 NASB

In His Love, Cindy

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