St. Patrick’s Day Book Giveaway!!!

St. Patrick’s Day Book Giveaway!!!

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I don’t know what it is about March and the advent of St. Patrick’s Day that puts me in the mood to do a giveaway, but hey, who can turn it down? *smile* Perhaps it’s the sun starting to make more of an appearance or it might be the rainy weather that while, annoying at times, can make all the earth green (unless you’re in North Carolina like me and in which case, the cold rain causes warnings of black ice!), or very possibly it’s because I get SUPER DE DUPER excited about St. Patty’s Day every year because it’s the one day in the American calendar dedicated to a fellow Irish (British really) man. (I’m a quarter-Irish through my late paternal grandmother!) But either way, I’m very excited to be offering a book giveaway this holiday!

Purim: Suffering the Sins of the Father

Purim: Suffering the Sins of the Father

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On this the Feast of Purim, we remember the mighty deliverance of Jehovah against the enemies of Israel in the Medo-Persian Empire during the reign of Ahasuerus/Xerxes I (485–464 b.c.). We remember how Haman, the lead prince (advisor) of the king, schemed because of his hatred of Mordecai the Jew who sat in the king’s gates, to kill not just him, but ALL of the Jewish people throughout the ENTIRE empire. You may read the account here.  

Exploring Jezebel’s Family Tree: Jezebel and Delilah

Exploring Jezebel’s Family Tree: Jezebel and Delilah

Desiree M. Mondesir
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Previously we discussed Jezebel's parents, but now we’ll be discussing Jezebel’s multiple personalities. We know that the spirit of Jezebel is one that utilizes witchcraft--manipulation, intimidation, or domination--to justify her expected end. She does not seek the throne herself, but rather seeks the power behind the throne. Her seductions are tailored to her prey, not merely overtly sexual. And she is dangerous, patient and dangerous. If you want to learn more about this specific spirit--in this form--then you may see here, but in this post we’re going to discuss her lesser known, yet just as strong personalities, starting with Delilah.

Exploring Jezebel’s Family Tree: Baal & The Queen of Heaven, Part I

Exploring Jezebel’s Family Tree: Baal & The Queen of Heaven, Part I

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If you’re familiar with this blog, then you know that I have a host of posts on the Jezebel spirit. And if you didn’t know before, you do now. *smile* But what about the spirits in cahoots with Jezebel? We know demons and principalities don’t have actual family groupings so to speak. But they do have hierarchies. So what does the sub-hierarchy of Jezebel’s fallen family look like?

Janis Hutchinson: Escape from Fundamental Mormonism, Part II

Janis Hutchinson: Escape from Fundamental Mormonism, Part II

Desiree M. Mondesir
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Welcome! Today we’re continuing with Part II of our interview with former mainstream and fundamentalist Mormon, Janis Hutchinson. You can catch Part I here. Learn about some major fundamental differences between Mormonism and Christianity as well as how to witness to the Mormon Missionaries who seek to convert you! Also, be sure to stop by Janis’ blog and follow her on Twitter and Facebook!

Janis Hutchinson: Escape from Fundamental Mormonism

Janis Hutchinson: Escape from Fundamental Mormonism

Desiree M. Mondesir
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I’d like you all to meet Janis Hutchinson: blogger, author, and former Mormon. Janis hails from Southern California (like me!) and comes out of the mainstream LDS Church as well as a branch of fundamentalist Mormonism. Janis has kindly agreed to share her diverse experience in the Mormon Church with us to show was what the deal really is. You can read Janis’ full, harrowing tale of escape here and also check out her blog and books. And feel free to follow her on Twitter and Facebook. It’s a wealth of information. Be sure to stay tuned for Part II which will be posted in a couple days! Enjoy!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!

Desiree M. Mondesir
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Valentine's Day and I have almost always had a love-hate relationship. This V Day in particular. This V Day started off as the most wonderful V Day EVER and then crashed and burned, but over the past 24 hours, it seemed to calibrate and now I'm decently joyous, even if I'm not the happiest. But enough about me. To cheer us all up and keep y'all happy who are already happy, I want to share my favourite poem which is doubly wonderful since it's also quoted and refered to frequently in one of my favourite movies: Sense and Sensibility based on the book of the same title by Jane Austen. (How could I not love this poem!) So without further ado, I give you Sonnet 116 by William Shakespeare!

Pride and Prejudice: Racism in the Mormon Church

Pride and Prejudice: Racism in the Mormon Church

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The following is an excerpt from a wonderful book: Cults, New Religious Movements, and Your Family: A Guide to Ten Non-Christian Groups Out to Convert Your Loved Ones. If you haven’t read it, I highly recommend you do! As part of our Cults & Deliverance Series, we’re uncovering the truth about Mormonism, better known as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS). This is a section from the book, “Pride and Prejudice” which deals with the history of racism in the Mormon Church (Chapter Nine: Mormonism Through the Looking Glass pg. 205). And while many LDS believers will ALWAYS disagree with what people like me who have never been Mormon (and don’t desire to be!) as well as those who have left the Mormon Church, they never seem to be able to refute the words of their founders and (false) prophets. This excerpt contains several of those irrefutable quotations from Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, Joseph Fielding Smith, and others. So without further ado, here is “Pride and Prejudice.” 

13 Shocking Similarities between Islam and Mormonism

13 Shocking Similarities between Islam and Mormonism

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You may have heard me say this before, but for the benefit of this post, I’ll say it again: there are some SHOCKING similarities between Islam and Mormonism. And apparently, I’m not the first one to come to this conclusion. Kinda makes you wonder where the (false) prophet, Joseph Smith, REALLY got his stuff from huh? But let’s just jump straight to the truth about these two great deceptions that are Islam and Mormonism. Diving in.

Cults & Deliverance: The Truth about Mormonism

Cults & Deliverance: The Truth about Mormonism

Desiree M. Mondesir
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Polygamy. Polyandry. Religious works. Secret rituals. Blood atonement (and we ain't talkin' about Jesus or no animals!!). What's Mormonism a.k.a. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints really about? Take a listen to these videos and you will learn from insiders, from LDS documents and products themselves, what this "Church of 'Jesus Christ'" is truly about. 

Salvation is a FREE GIFT: An Ex-Mormon Missionary's Testimony of Freedom

Salvation is a FREE GIFT: An Ex-Mormon Missionary's Testimony of Freedom

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This is the testimony of former Mormon elder, Todd K. Olson. After years steeped in learning and propagating the Mormon (LDS) religion, he has since turned to Christ and has since been styling to become a Christian minister. In his own words: "Make no mistake about this. Mormonism is a cult." I have several dear Mormon friends. Friends that I met through choir in high school in California. They are some of the kindest, sweetest, dearest people I've ever met in my life. But they are deceived. Perhaps you think me unkind to state that. Undoubtedly, feelings are hurt when I say things like that. That is not my intention. But in the words of my spiritual father, "I'd rather you be offended, then you go to Hell!" I pray these will plant seeds that grow bountifully in the hearts of my Mormon friends and acquaintances and also that other Christians may learn the truth of this Christians counterfeit so they do not fall prey to it themselves and also so they can share the truth and love of God with another. 

Ex-Mormon Shares Testimony: 'Jesus Was All I Needed'

Ex-Mormon Shares Testimony: 'Jesus Was All I Needed'

Desiree M. Mondesir
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This is the testimony of Micah Wilder, a former LDS (Mormon) Missionary. If you are curious about the Mormon religion, take heed to his words. And if you're a Mormon and you've got questions about why you believe what you believe, then take courage: there is a way out! And it's not the Jesus of Mormonism, but rather, the Jesus of the Bible! He's waiting for YOU!

Are Mormons Christians? Part I

Are Mormons Christians? Part I

Desiree M. Mondesir
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No. I could waste a lot of time, energy, and space expressing to you the varying opinions of this debate. I could tell you how it’s easy to mistake Mormons for Christians if you don’t know any better. I could spend time listing their good works, but really, why?

If you haven’t already figured this out about me, know this: I HATE, LOATHE, AND DESPISE deception!!! I hate, loathe, and despise ignorance as well. In a world rife with technology, how is it possible that it is also rife with ignorance and deception? Perhaps that answer would depend on the subject matter being specifically discussed. Perhaps people are lazy and apathetic (many are). But regarding this particular discussion, I submit that people simply do not truly 1) know God or 2) their Word like they think they do.

Tearing Down Strongholds [VIDEOS]

Tearing Down Strongholds [VIDEOS]

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This is our final segment of the Spiritual Warfare Series! Okay, so technically, this isn't actually part of the sermon series, but it's on-topic so I wanted to include it anyway. *smile* All of the spirits have the potential to be a stronghold in your life, family, and ministry, so I wanted to be sure and include it. For the full series, see here! Now without further ado, enjoy this final installment taught by the amazingly anointed Pastor Ron Phillips! Enjoy!

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