January 22, 2011 will be the 38^th anniversary of the most horrific decision made; the right to murder human babies. In light of this, I thought it vital to have my very first guest poster be Mr. Art Helms (a.k.a. Grampaw Helms). After reading his note on Facebook, I asked if I could post his writing on my blog. Thankfully he said “Yes.” After reading this, I know you’ll be glad he did too.

My prayer is that we, as God’s holy and dearly loved children will boldly stand up and speak for those who cannot speak for themselves; unborn babies. And that we will better answer those who oppose us with a deeper understanding of the meaning of life.
When writing the 1973 majority opinion in Roe v. Wade, Justice Harry Blackmun wrote: “We need not resolve the difficult question of when life begins . . . the judiciary at this point in the development of man’s knowledge, is not in a position to speculate as to the answer.” The Court then admitted: “If this suggestion of personhood is established, the appellant’s case [i.e. “Roe” who sought the abortion], of course, collapses, for the fetus’ right to life is then guaranteed by the [14th] Amendment.” (http://topics.law.cornell.edu/constitution/amendmentxiv)

For those of us who believe that Roe v. Wade is repugnant to the Constitution, it seems ridiculous that the personhood of a human baby in the womb has ever been questioned.

• Is the baby alive and growing in the mother’s womb?
• Was the baby conceived by human parents?

These two questions, answered in the affirmative, ought to automatically establish personhood at conception. Even the “difficult question of when life begins” seems out of place in the process of deciding the legality of abortion. If the “zygote” is a living cell, on its way to becoming a fully functioning human being, with a full set of chromosomes at the instant of fertilization of the ovum by the sperm, “LIFE” (as our finite minds understand it) has begun! To question the timing of that fact is to question God, our Omniscient Creator, who set the entire process of propagation in place.

Who is most responsible for this basic cultural misunderstanding of when life begins, or of when personhood applies? Bill Clinton. In a 1993 interview said that we cannot make something illegal over which “even theologians are in serious disagreement.” ¹ As wrong as he was in his war against the unborn, he was at least correct in that placement of responsibility in the realm of the Church.

First, the Church has generally misunderstood that abortion is a “political” issue. It is not. God has been “pro-life” eons prior to politics. The concept of “Separation of Church and State” has also been twisted beyond its original intent, so much so, that most of the Church now see a real wall of separation.

Those of us who still believe it is the Church’s duty to bring society under the sway of Christ, continue to raise our voices against legalized abortion, hoping that our brothers in the Church will join with us in unison. Reconciliation of man to God is our first priority. But, evangelism is not the only calling of the Church. Among the various purposes of the Church, we are called to prophecy (I Corinthians 14). Prophecy can be a tool of evangelism (I Corinthians 14:24-25). We are to prophesy, not just against personal sin of individuals, but also against sin at the national level (Ephesians 6:12). A church without prophecy provides an ideal environment for napping.

We are called to teach (Matthew 28:18-20). Pro-Life efforts should be seen as one of many ways of carrying out that part of the Great Commission, which says “. . . teach all nations . . . teaching them to observe all things . . .”

Second, the Church has not resolved “the difficult question of when life begins.” Perhaps it would be better to answer this question with a deeper question -- “What is life?” Most Christians oversimplify the answer with: “life begins at conception.” This answer, correct though it may be, leaves God out of the equation. The deeper question affords opportunity to give deserved glory to the Creator of life.

In order to fully understand the biblical definition of “life”, certain Scriptures must be diligently considered.

“And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.”

~Genesis 2:7

At no other time in history, has it been reported that God physically breathed this breath of life into another human being’s nostrils.

Job’s fourth friend, Elihu, understood it.

“The spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.”

~Job 33:4

These Scriptures reveal a clear answer to the deeper question, “What is life?” Life is the omnipotence of God revealed by His infinite, incomprehensible power, whereby a single breath from the Almighty is sufficient for the “continual creation” of life -- beginning from Adam, and to every human being after him.

King David understood that life is a “continuum” from Adam.



¹ Wichita Eagle 1993-02-20 Clinton and abortion



Thank you Grampaw Helms for reminding us Who and what we're fighting for; God's glorious works to be displayed in every life He chooses to create.

Hello beloved friends!

Just a quick note to let you know that my article My heart, Christ's garden has been published at DaySpring's women's devotional site, (in)courage.



Here's an excerpt:

“The genuine Christian must seek to be more excellent in his life than the best moralist, because Christ’s garden ought to produce the best flowers in the world.”

~ Charles Haddon Spurgeon

I want my heart to be this way. I want my heart to produce the most beautiful and luscious flowers! I want my life to flow with the love of God and the magnificence of His grace and mercy! I want my life to shout, “I am holy, set apart; unto the LORD!” I want my heart to hold a reservation only for One, my Lord Jesus. I want to be singularly focused and eternally inclined. I want to be like the flowers in my garden. I want to only face the Son. I want to stretch my faith and strain my efforts to have a leaning only towards the One who gave His life for mine....

To read the entire article click the link or picture above.

"Jesus answered, 'It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him.' "

~ John 9:3

God made me simple. I'm grateful for it now, but I wasn't when I was younger.

There were so many things about this world I didn't understand...and some I still don't. I remember the first time a bunch of of us neighborhood kids were talking about what we wanted to be when we grew up. Everyone was talking so fast and about so many smart sounding things, I couldn't speak because I was so amazed by what they were saying and all their hopes and dreams seemed so much more grander than mine. Then one of the boys said, "I don't care what I do. I just want to do anything where I can make six figures like my dad!" Everyone patted him on the back, said how cool that was and agreed they'd like to do the same. Well, I felt a bit left out, so I thought I'd join in on the congratulations and say something really smart. As I patted him on the back too, I said, "Yeah, I agree! That'll be so cool to have a job where you can make things all day! But why limit yourself to six figures? They are so many other shapes out there with multiple figures! Why don't you make some of those too?" When everyone broke out in thundering laughter, I knew I'd said something really dumb...again.

Things like this happened to me all the time and after each incident I would pray and ask God to make me smarter, quicker on my feet -- more like the other kids; savvy and knowledgeable about the ways of this world. As you can guess, God never said "yes" to my repeated requests and now at almost 42 years of age, I am very thankful for it! I enjoy being simple, and have learned to laugh at myself. Now when I make those social blunders, instead of asking God to make me "smarter" I thank Him for making me so simple.

What are some of the perks of being so simple? Well, first of all, it humbles me. And boy, do I need it! Second, I'm my own entertainment! I don't have to go looking for or pay like other people, I amuse myself and others around me without even trying! Thirdly, my life is filled with simple pleasures and joys that come from things that are often overlooked; like the beauty flowers growing on the side roads of highways, clouds traveling at different speeds, and the smell of changing seasons. By making my mind so simple, God has also made my life; simply wonderful!

So what kind of New Year plans does such a simple gal have? Well, by now, you've probably ascertained I don't have a long list of resolutions or a really "smart" and profound agenda for 2011. Nope. I sure don't. But I do have a simple one: to know God  more, in order to love Him better -- soli Deo gloria.

I may not be the sharpest pencil in the pack. But I plan on being the most colorful and brightest; all for the glory of God alone! ☺

"Thus says the LORD: 'Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the LORD.' "

~ Jeremiah 9:23-24