Is Everyone a Child of God?

by Aleta Kay



          Let me start off by saying I don’t hate anyone and I don’t think I’m any better than anyone else. We are all sinners, every last one of us. There are no perfect people.

          Many people I meet believe that everyone is a child of God. We are all God’s children just trying to make it through this life. We do our best and hope the good we do outweighs the bad so we can go to heaven when this life is over. I have another friend who believes it doesn’t matter what you call God—Allah, Muhammad, Buddha, Hare Krishna, it’s all the same god, we just use a different telephone line to call him. This is what Satan wants everyone to believe. If you believe this then you don’t know the true God and you are none of His.

          The very first commandment God gave us was: “Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” What got the Hebrew people in trouble with God continually was their worship of idols and the gods of the countries around them. Some worshipped Chemosh; some worshipped Molech; Baal; Astarte; Ishtar; the list could go on for quite some time. Every time the Hebrew people (God’s chosen people) turned to idols and false gods instead of Him, they ended up being besieged by those same pagan countries, often being held as slaves, until such time as they repented and turned back to The God. It does matter who and what you serve and worship. The Bible says God is a jealous God. He has a right to be since He is the only creator.

          If everyone were a child of God there would be no need for 2 Chronicles 7:14—“If MY people, who are called by MY name, will humble themselves and pray, and seek MY face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”

          Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice and they follow me.” He also said, “He that is not with me is against me.” It’s true that God created everyone, but only those who love Him and follow His will are His children.” Jesus told the religious leaders that had Him crucified that their father was the devil.

          I have a song on a CD that asks the question: “Who owns you?” Does God own you or does Satan own you? There is no middle ground. And if you don’t believe that Jesus is God, you don’t worship the true God because scripture plainly teaches from Genesis to revelation that He is. Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah, God incarnate, the eternal one. God bless.

Hope-Filled Music

by Aleta Kay



          Today is a totally different article. It will be very short but I hope you take my suggestion and look at these sites. If the music doesn't lift your spirits then you are severely depressed and should probably seek professional help. I Google searched Amazing Grace Native American Cherokee. It is absolutely breath-taking with paintings and poetry that lift the spirit while "Amazing Grace" is being sung in the Cherokee language. It's on U Tube. On the right hand side are other inspirational (and some not so inspirational) U-Tube videos to look at. So take your pick and enjoy. I'll post another blog tomorrow afternoon. God bless.

The Problem With Promiscuity Part 2

by Aleta Kay

         The last article about promiscuity was primarily aimed at adults. This is more for you teenagers out there who just want to have fun. However, it also applies to adult women who are unattached.

          Here are some things to consider: 1) Anyone who knows biology knows that sex can result in pregnancy. If you aren’t ready to be a parent, abstinence is the best policy. Yes, I know about condoms and birth control. I also know that they are not foolproof, they can be forgotten or dismissed as too much trouble in the heat of passion.

          2)STD’s in this country are rampant. Every time you have sex with more than one person, you are passing on to the next one whatever bacteria may have been mixed in you from the previous person. HIV is one of those.

          3)The HPV (human papaloma virus) is only caused by sex. The Bible says, “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap; and he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.” In other words, if you have a devil-may-care attitude about your body and you sleep around, you can expect your body to pay you back. This is not God getting back at you. This is God telling you how life works. It’s a fact of nature. However, if you put God first in your life and allow Him to take up residence in your heart (this is the Holy Spirit) you are promised eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ our Lord.

          4)You may have pleasure in those illicit sinful liaisons you will like yourself less and less and will give more and more of yourself away, whittling away your self-esteem until you feel completely worthless. It will become harder and harder to find a man who will honor and respect you. You have already given the impression that you think you’re just a piece of meat to be used and thrown away.

          You are worth more than that. God values you and wants you to do the same. Saving yourself for marriage may be old fashioned and weird in this day and time but don’t you deserve to have something pure and unspoiled to give to the person you’re going to marry? By the way, you also deserve someone who has saved himself  for you.

          If you have already been promiscuous, it is not too late to start over. Ask God to forgive you (He will) and ask Him to help you change and stop the destructive behavior. You still have value. Don’t give up on yourself. If you have a disease, get medical attention; be honest with the person you intend to marry someday, apologize for your past mistakes, ask that person to forgive you and do your best to change. With God’s help anything is possible. (Philippians 4:13). Best wishes. If you want help, please contact me at themarriagementor@yahoo.com.  I will be happy to help you find medical professionals, counseling, whatever you need. Don’t give up on yourself. I care.



The Power of Love

by Aleta Kay



          It seems everyone these days wants power. Women want to be empowered to fight every disease on the planet, be super women at work, super models, super moms, super athletes, super at everything but marriage and being a wife. Some women aren’t very good at being super moms either. They have too many other demands on their time.

          So what is love? How do we have time to show love to our kids and husbands and still be superwomen? Well, the Bible’s definition of a superwoman is not the same as the rest of the world.

          If you want to have a great family, be a superwoman in the eyes of your husband and kids, here’s the secret: forget about yourself. Forget your agenda. Forget your jewelry, make-up, looking beautiful. They don’t care near as much about that as they do about you spending time with them. Make your husband and kids (in that order) your number one priority and you will have a great family.

          Jesus set the example. He died to His own desires. He left the splendor of heaven; the riches of His origin, to be born as a lowly human in the most humble of circumstances to show us what love is. He lived it every day of His earthly life. He willingly laid down His life in the cruelest form of execution known to man. While on the cross He forgave His executioners and tormentors. He had compassion on those who put Him on that cross. He said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. I John 4:11 says, “If God so loved us, so ought we to love one another.” Love that is not willing to give 100% expecting, asking nothing in return, is not genuine love. It is a form of love with selfish motives. Jesus went to the cross because He loved us (and still does, now that He is seated at the right hand of the Father).

          If you really, genuinely love your family, you will risk their disdain, anger, or even hatred, and tell them of the love of Christ so they may avoid an eternity in the flames and torments of hell, and live instead in heaven for all eternity. That’s how you get to be a superwoman, super wife, and super mom. Give it all you got. You only get one lifetime to do it right.

The Problems with Promiscuity Part I

by Aleta Kay



The Bible tells us that God has an order, a hierarchy, for families. The husband is to be the head of the household, the one responsible for keeping order. He’s the one responsible for seeing to it that the family is taken care of financially. He is responsible for making sure there is always enough money for food, clothing and shelter. He is also supposed to be the chief protector.

What happens in a single-mom household? What happens when young girls and women are not careful about who they choose to have children with?

As a single mom you carry the entire burden for the family. You are solely responsible for the finances, the discipline, food, clothing and shelter. You are responsible for answering to creditors, bill collectors, teachers. You have no one to ask for guidance or protection from anyone who would do you harm. You have no one to back you up in discipline, no one to protect you from your children’s sass, belligerence, and attitude.

Once, when our daughter was about 16 or 17, we were arguing (she had pushed my buttons and before I knew it we were in a shouting match) she drew her hand back as if she was going to hit me. Rage tore through me and I told her to pack her bags; she wasn’t staying with us any more. I spent the next two hours making phone calls trying to find a place that would take her. My husband, however, at the time she drew her hand back, told her if she ever raised a hand to me again she wouldn’t live to talk about it. Things calmed down and we didn’t need to send her away. But it felt good to know I had a husband to back me up.

If you are merely living with someone or if you are re-married, will that man back you up when your children disrespect you? Don’t you think it would be wise to choose someone who loves and respects you, and is willing to teach your children the same?

Afraid to Trust

by Aleta Kay



You’ve been hurt so many times in your life you’ve lost count. People you thought you could trust let you down. You let your guard down again, and you got burned. You have decided the only person you can trust is yourself.

Okay. Good. You’ve been living by this principle for a while now and it seems to be working. You tell yourself you’re tough. You can handle anything. You’re doing great. You can put in as many hours as anyone else. Your kids don’t seem any the worse off for your lack of presence. They have friends and other people they spend time with. Their grades are good and they aren’t getting in trouble. They like the money you bring home and they get most of the stuff they want. That’s good–right? That means it’s working–right?

But there’s that little nagging thought that maybe you’ve sacrificed something important to keep that wall in place. You’re beginning to admit that you might be getting tired of working so hard. You’re hearing rumors that maybe your children are doing things you aren’t aware of. You tell yourself the rumors can’t be true if their grades are good. Surely they’re getting those grades honestly. Your life is in perfect order. You’ve told yourself nothing can go wrong.

Then one day the bottom falls out. Someone at work has beat you out of that promotion. The company is downsizing and you’re making too much money for them to keep you. They’re going to replace you with someone younger and less costly. They’ll pay them half of your salary. On top of that, you’re getting some resentment from your children that you are beginning to take an interest in their lives. And they are going to other adult figures whose values are different from yours to get their answers to life.

What can you do? Jer 33:3 says, “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” The idea here is to keep seeking and asking. Weep over the situation and plead with God to turn the situation around. The purpose is not for yourself, or even for your children. The purpose should be to bring honor and glory to God that the world may see what a great and powerful God he is.

I’m A Good Person

by Aleta Kay



Here’s the litany: I don’t do drugs. I don’t cheat on my taxes, tests, or spouse. I don’t lie. I don’t steal. I’ve never killed anyone. I’m a good person. I’m okay. I’m on my way to heaven because I’m a good person.

          All of those things may be true but without Jesus you are still a sinner on your way to hell.

          I’m a good person too, by the world’s standards. But if you are good who or what kept you from being a sinner like everyone else? How good do you have to be to get to heaven? Do you have to have the right religion? Do you have to say so many prayers or do so many good deeds? What exactly does it take to get to heaven? Does God have scales and he weighs your good deeds against the bad?

          The answer to all of those is an emphatic NO. Isaiah 64:6 says, “We are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags.” A young man came to Jesus one day and asked what he must do to be saved. He said he had kept all the commandments from his youth up. Really? He NEVER put anything or anyone before God in his life (the first commandment)?

He had NEVER had an engraving, wooden carving, or piece of jewelry that depicted something in nature that he loved? (commandment no. 2: thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image)?

He had NEVER used God’s name as a byword or swear word? NEVER just said “GOD” as a part of everyday speech (commandment number 3: thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain)?

He ALWAYS kept the Sabbath day holy (prepared the day before to not do any work, and just use that day to worship God—commandment number 4)?

He ALWAYS honored his father and mother (commandment number 5)? In other words, he never disobeyed or had a bad attitude? He never complained or griped about how mean or bad his parents were?

He NEVER even thought about killing someone or been angry enough to kill (commandment number 6)? By the way, Proverbs 23:7 says, “As he thinketh in his heart, so is he.” If you have thought it, it’s as good as doing it

 The young man NEVER committed adultery? Really? (commandment number 7) Matthew 5:28 says, and this is Jesus speaking, “But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery WITH HER already in his heart.”

He never even thought about stealing anything? He never even accidentally picked up something that wasn’t his, and then was afraid to return it? (commandment number 8)

He NEVER told a lie? He NEVER said something he thought was true, then found out it wasn’t and didn’t bother to go back and correct it? He NEVER exaggerated? He NEVER blamed something on someone else to keep himself out of trouble? (commandment number 9)

He NEVER wanted something someone else had? He was NEVER envious or jealous of someone else and wished he could be like them or have their kind of life? NEVER thought about how he might get what they had? (commandment number 10)

How many times do we have to break a commandment in order to be guilty? If I tell one lie, I’m a liar. If I put something ahead of God one time, I’m an idolater. If I think of committing adultery one time, I’m an adulterer. So who can keep all the commandments? The truth is none of us can keep even one of them all the time. The Ten Commandments were given to show us how much we need God. If there is any good inside of us it is because God put it there. Ephesians 2: 8,9 says, “For grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.” We cannot save ourselves. Without the shedding of blood (the blood of Christ shed on the cross for our sins) there is no remission of sins. (Hebrews 9:22)

God bless.