Pray for Haiti!

Please be praying for Haiti!
There was an enormous earthquake this week
and thousands have died! My heart is heavy
for these people! Pray that God will use this
to bring many to him! Be praying for all the
people who have lost loved ones! May God give
them peace and hope! God bless!

~Lily

Jesus Freaks

If you have never read Jesus Freaks by dc Talk I eagerly suggest you do! It is an amazing book filled with true stories of Christians who were martyrs for their faith. The book is truly inspiring and encouraging to read.

Here are a few quotes from the book...

"If we do not radiate the light of Christ around us, the sense of the darkness that prevails in the world will increase."
Mother Theresa
Gave her Life to the poor in India
1910-1997

"Lord, I am your messenger. Throw me like a blazing torch into the night."
Mary Skobtosova
Died in a Nazi gas chamber
Many believe she died in the place of another woman picked to go to Ravensbruck Concentration Camp.
Germany, Easter Eve, 1945
The Camp was Liberated by the Red Cross the next day.

"God didn't call us to be successful, just faithful."
Mother Theresa

"It is not my ability, but my response to God's ability that counts."
Corrie Ten Boom
Hid Jews in her home to protect them from the Nazis during World War II
Holland
1892-1983

Hope these encourage you to continue to shine your light to the world!
God bless

~Lily

Love 146

Love146 History from LOVE146 on Vimeo.

Love 146 is aiming to end
child sex slavery and exploitation.
There are over 27 million people
enslaved right now all over the world
even in the United States.
Two children are sold every minute.
Go to the website and learn more.
It is very moving and Love 146 is
doing a wonderful work saving these
children from a life of horrible pain
in these brothels. Pray that child
slavery will stop and that God will
bless these little children. God bless!

~Lily

Adopted into God's family

Adoption is such a wonderful word. To adopt is to
take in or accept. Having an adopted sister has
been truly a blessing. I have seen how blessed I am
in having my wonderful family and how blessed I
am to be adopted into God's family.




Adoption is a gift that God has given us and we as
His children should minister and tell other's of the
wonderful family we are now in. Being adopted into
God's family, we now have a perfect, loving Father
who wants what is best for us and we know that
everything that happens to us, He isworking for our
good. Be encouraged to minister to those who are
not yet in this family and feel God's pleasure as you
go out andpreach to those who don't have God as
their father. God bless!

~Lily

In Charge Poem

Here is a poem I had to write for a writing class...

In Charge Poem
Lily Fluharty 9
October 12, 2009

If I were in charge of the world,
There would be no more hunger or pain,
People wouldn’t use others for gain,
There would be no divorce or affairs,
The world would be filled with prayers,
If I were in charge of the world.

If I were in charge of the world,
Every child could learn,
Every father would earn,
Water will never be wasted,
Food will always be tasted,
If I were in charge of the world.

If I were in charge of the world,
The homeless would have a home,
The orphan would not be alone,
Brothels wouldn’t be here,
Every child held dear,
If I were in charge of the world.
If I were in charge of the world,
No babies would die to abortion,
Life would not be in distortion.
There would be no murderers or thieves,
And no one would ever grieve,
If I were in charge of the world.

If I were in charge of the world,
Life would be like an adventure,
Into the world everyone venture.
Love would reign over all,
All would heed the Lord’s call,
If I were in charge of the world.

If I were in charge of the world,
I would never be in charge,
For the future is unknown and large.
God ordained the world to be
It will be perfect in eternity.
God is in charge of the world.

God bless!
~Lily

Hearing Their Silent Cries

In a country where freedom is foremost, rights are an extremely important topic in America. The Declaration of Independence states that “All men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” PETA, Planned Parenthood, and the Law of the Land are all very concerned about upholding rights. For PETA, an animal’s rights are of the highest importance, whereas for Planned Parenthood, women’s rights are its focus. The Law of the Land has very peculiar views on how to ensure and protect the rights of all. Many people are rightfully outraged at the abuse and deaths of innocent children and defenseless animals and therefore lobby for their rights. However, is America doing all it can to defend the most vulnerable within its’ borders?

First, People for the Ethnical Treatment of Animals, or PETA for short, believes that an animal deserves rights. “PETA believes that animals shouldn’t be used for food, clothing, entertainment, or experimentation” (PETA). “Radical PETA members think that saving animals is far more important than human life” (Can Tran). Although saving and caring for animals is a noble mission, human life should not rank above that of a laboratory rat. “In 2008, PETA rescued 2,216 animals” (Bukisa). “However, an average of 1.6 million babies are aborted every year” (U.S. Abortion Statistics). PETA elevates the life of a laboratory rat above that of a defenseless human being.

“Second, Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading sexual and reproductive health care advocate and provider. Their goal is to improve women’s health and safety, prevent unintended pregnancies, and advance the rights and abilities of individuals and families to make informed and responsible choices” (Planned Parenthood). Planned Parenthood’s main goal is to protect woman’s health and her rights. Planned Parenthood is pro-choice meaning that they believe women should make their own choices regarding their bodies and that they should have the right to choose abortion. If a woman has an unplanned pregnancy, she should be able to deal with her body and the fetus however she wants to, at her own convenience. There is one contradictory aspect of protecting women’s rights that Planned Parenthood neglects. Roughly half the babies aborted are female. Planned Parenthood cannot protect women’s rights while aborting female babies. How does America protect the rights of dead females?
Finally, the Law of the Land has peculiar views on how to uphold and defend rights, and prosecute the murder and abuse of children and animals. “The penalty for first degree murder of a human being is life-long imprisonment or the death sentence” (Law for Kids). “The penalty of willfully, maliciously, and, without cause or excuse, kill, torture, mutilate, maim, or disfigure an animal, or administer poison to an animal would be a maximum fine of $5,000 for a single animal and an additional $2,500 for every additional animal involved” (Animal Abuse Penalty). Certainly killing or abusing children and animals is a horrible crime and it should be rightly punished. The cries of children and animals ring in our ears as the news shows us yet another horrible tragedy. But what about the millions of babies aborted? Who hears their silent cries? The intentional murder of millions of babies by abortion every year goes on unheard and unpunished.

In conclusion, America’s views on life are horribly confused. Elevating animals’ rights above a human being’s is a very contorted view. Planned Parenthood’s goal of protecting women’s health while killing female babies is also contradictory. The Law of the Land also punishes murderers and those who abuse children and animals, but at the same time willfully protects a woman who chooses to take the life of her child, and the doctor who performs the abortive procedure. Babies should be America’s priority since they are Her next generation, and Her most vulnerable citizens. Sadly, they are killed for convenience. America ignores the cries of the little ones calling out for justice.

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Amazed by Creation

God's creation is amazing!
I am continually blown away by
everything in this world that
was spoken into being by God.
Just think that every thing
God made is vital to our
living and that everything
is bringing glory to HIM.




am so blessed to be able to
call him Abba Father!
Have a wonderful week and
may you be continually
amazed by his majesty!
God bless!

~Lily