The Duck Commander - A Poem

 

The Duck Commander is a star from show called, "Duck Dynasty";
the most popular cable show ever, and all about his family.
It's about overcoming obstacles, and running their family business;
always promoting faith in God and salvation through Jesus.

 

It's about their lives together, and a little bit of hunting;
how these multi-millionaires, came up out of nothing.
The Duck Commander started it all, the family patriarch and entrepreneur;
the inventor of the duck call, that made their financial futures secure.

 

The liberals can't understand, why these rednecks are so popular;
will never comprehend it's because, they're opposite from secular.
It's because everything about them, is 'down-to-earth' and good;
no matter the situation, their faith always withstood.

 

They put faith in God, above everything else;
always staying humble and loving, and true to oneself.
The show is so popular, because it reminds all of us;
it's all because of God, if we are blessed with success.

 

So when asked how you succeeded, reply with righteous candor;
it's all because of God, just like the Duck Commander!

 

by James Apple Jr.

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Thank God For Phil Robertson

It is so hypocritical that the TV networks are so quick to condemn Phil Robertson, a Christian that speaks openly and truthfully about his faith and what the Bible teaches is a sin, but they open their arms wide to a President that has lied to us over and over again for years. They preach acceptance of everyone, but are the first to shut down first amendment speech rights to those that don't follow their so-called politically and socially correct agenda.
If you haven't heard, Phil Robertson, one of the stars of Duck Dynasty was suspended by the A&E Cable Network because he openly admitted to GC magazine during an interview that he thought homosexuality was a sin. This is the same belief that me and millions of other Christians around the world believe. They act as if this is some crazy nut that is speaking gibberish. The only difference between Phil Robertson and most other people is he has the guts to speak his mind and tell the truth. Most other people would 'sugarcoat' the subject and may at most only say they don't agree with homosexuality.
Phil Robertson quoted the Bible verse that says, "... the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders" (1 Corinthians 6:9).
Phil Robertson also said, "I myself am a product of the 60s; I centered my life around sex, drugs and rock and roll until I hit rock bottom and accepted Jesus as my Savior, My mission today is to go forth and tell people about why I follow Christ and also what the bible teaches, and part of that teaching is that women and men are meant to be together. However, I would never treat anyone with disrespect just because they are different from me. We are all created by the Almighty and like Him, I love all of humanity. We would all be better off if we loved God and loved each other.”
I believe any Christian that believes the Bible is God's Holy Word and must be interpreted as written; no matter if it doesn't go along with what society believes is "socially correct" must stand with Phil Robertson and let the liberal entertainment industry know that we will not put up with this kind of religious intolerance.
Phil Robertson did absolutely nothing wrong! He had the courage to say what most Christians and many Americans wish they too had the courage to say.
Americans should boycott all A&E programs until Phil Robertson is taken off suspension and apologizes for stomping on his 1st Amendment Rights!

by James Apple Jr.

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Christian in a Muslim Nation

I here a lot of talk of about how hard Muslims have it here in the United States because of distrust caused by attacks such as 9-11 by Muslim terrorists. But, I find it hard to find anything in the mainstream media that discusses what it is like to be a Christian in a Muslim nation.
With a little research, it doesn't take one long to learn that a Christian in a Muslim nation has it much worse than any Muslim in the U.S.

 

According to christiantoday.com, Christians that live in Muslim nations ruled by Sharia Law live in constant fear. The biggest fear comes from intimidation against Christians through the use of blasphemy laws. Any disrespect toward the Muslim faith or the Prophet Mohammed will quickly find a Christian serving hard labor in prison or awaiting execution. Even worse, all it takes is an allocation against someone, no hard proof is needed to charge one with the crime of blasphemy!

 

Section 295-C of the Pakistan blasphemy laws says,
"Whoever by words, either spoken or written, or by visible representation or by any imputation, innuendo, or insinuation, directly or indirectly, defiles the sacred name of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) shall be punished with death, or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to a fine."
Makes one wonder why the Muslim faith is so popularly called, "The Religion of Peace?"

 

The next time someone makes note of how difficult Muslim citizens have it here in the U.S., remember our brothers and sisters in Christ that live in Muslim nations. When the two are compared, the Christian in a Muslim nation is the one that needs the most sympathy. After all, they are the ones that are dying every day for their faith!

Christians Killed by Muslims
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by James Apple Jr.

 

Christian Compromise

Remember Eden?

Have you ever heard a Christian say, "Christians should not worry over the little things in order to make a positive difference and work on the larger issues?" Basically, believing that a Christian compromise is better than alienating or confronting others because of their "small sin."

 

While many may believe Christian compromise is a good way to reach non-christians and avoid making "waves" within their communities and families. I believe Christian compromise and ignoring the "little-things" or sins is Biblically unsound. The Bible is full of absolutes, such as the Ten Commandments, and God's commandment to not eat the forbidden fruit for any reason in the Garden of Eden. And there are plenty of examples of God going to the extend of destroying people because they did not follow His commands as instructed.

Christians really should worry over little things!

The book of Deuteronomy describes in detail the curses that come upon people who do not carefully obey His commandments and may give us some insight into why America is having so many problems. The more we turn away from God's commandments, the more America will be cursed by God.

Deuteronomy 28:15-68 (NIV) 15 However, if you do not obey the LORD your God and do not carefully follow all his commands and decrees I am giving you today, all these curses will come upon you and overtake you:

 

16 You will be cursed in the city and cursed in the country.

 

17 Your basket and your kneading trough will be cursed.

18 The fruit of your womb will be cursed, and the crops of your land, and the calves of your herds, and the lambs of your flocks.

 

19 You will be cursed when you come in and cursed when you go out.

20 The LORD will send on you curses, confusion and rebuke in everything you put your hand to, until you are destroyed and come to sudden ruin because of the evil you have done in forsaking him.

 

21 The LORD will plague you with diseases until he has destroyed you from the land you are entering to possess.

 

22 The LORD will strike you with wasting disease, with fever and inflammation, with scorching heat and drought, with blight and mildew, which will plague you until you perish.

 

23 The sky over your head will be bronze, the ground beneath you iron. 24 The LORD will turn the rain of your country into dust and powder; it will come down from the skies until you are destroyed.

 

25 The LORD will cause you to be defeated before your enemies. You will come at them from one direction but flee from them in seven, and you will become a thing of horror to all the kingdoms on earth.

 

26 Your carcasses will be food for all the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth, and there will be no one to frighten them away.

 

27 The LORD will afflict you with the boils of Egypt and with tumors, festering sores and the itch, from which you cannot be cured.

 

28 The LORD will afflict you with madness, blindness and confusion of mind. 29 At midday you will grope about like a blind man in the dark.

 

You will be unsuccessful in everything you do; day after day you will be oppressed and robbed, with no one to rescue you.
Deuteronomy goes on to mention many more curses that will be placed upon those that disobey God's commandments, but I think the point is well made.
If you think its ok to turn a blind eye to the so-called "little-things" and ignore those little "white-lies" and laugh off the perceived "little-sins." Remember this, Christians should "Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them" (Ephesians 5:11).

by James Apple Jr.

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