Thank you for citing my blog on your site under "Another Critical Review". I agree completely with your summation of Mr. Deckard's ministry and feel that Mr. Deckard is nothing more than a wolf in Sheep's clothing.

If you read the discussion on my blog between a person designating himself as "It's Me" and myself (jhardin); there seems to be an uncanny affection that "It's Me" has for Tom Deckard. If I didn't know any better... I would think that I was debating with Tom Deckard himself... Of course I can't say for sure.

John Hardin

You're welcome. Good job on your Deckard article.

BTW - Nice Website! And I appreciate your stand for truth.

John

Where did you find:
Deckard also insists there is no "new covenant" in Christ

At his website I found:

Statement of Faith

We of Cradle of Hope do believe that Jesus is the Son of Almighty G-d the Father. He came as the Messiah to become once and for all the perfect sacrifice as the Lamb of G-d. He died for all of mankind’s sin so that all that come to him would have eternal life. Three days after he died he was raised from the dead and now sits at the right hand side of the Father making intersession for all who have received him. We believe in the baptism of the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in other tongues separate from salvation. We believe in healing, deliverance, miracles, signs and wonders. We believe in the use of the five fold ministry and the function of each of these five offices within the church. We believe in the Trinity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. We believe in the working of the spiritual gifts that Apostle Paul identified in I Corinthians the 12th chapter.

Good question Elfie. Thanks for stopping by.

You have to follow the link "How to be Protected" on the left side of the main page. What I meant by my comment is that Deckard insists on keeping the OT law.

http://www.jewishprophet.com/End%20Time%20Messenger/Warning.htm

(From the website)--"The Church never became the new covenant doing away with the old covenant. No where does it proclaim in the scriptures that as the Church we were to forsake the Law. The new covenant was with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah that the law would be written in their hearts."

Can you tell me why the spell God G-d?

Not for certain, but it could be due to not wanting to use God's name in vain. Jews wouldn't write the name of God, YHWH, because the paper might hit the ground or something.

I think people should know the truth about Tom Deckard..he started a small church in a little town in Illinois in the early 80's and had GREAT services for several years after that, it was when he started to branch out to other towns and started going over seas on so called "mission trips" was when it started to go down hill. Tom ran his church on fear..and we all know where that comes from,his own elders were not even able to approach him with out fear of "the prophet". He introduced the Jewish religion to the churches and spoke how God approved of multiple wives and so on. The God I serve does not work by fear and is a kind,loving and compassionate God and would NEVER make a fool out of anyone..but on several occasions called members of the church out in front of everyone to reveal things they had went to Tom in private for prayer and deliverance. The long and short of it all is that I can't sit in judgement over Tom Deckard, Jesus Christ will do that..but I do believe this has gone to his head. I also believe he is in it for money in the bank, how many preachers do you know that would take up six different offerings every sunday??How do I know all of this and MUCH more you ask? I was a member of his church for 15 years..PLEASE,PLEASE GET OUT WHILE YOU CAN!!!!!!
One more thing..he has claimed he raised 3 people from the dead, where are they??

Acts 15:28-29 says "It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond the following requirements: You are to abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid thse things."

Tom teaches that Paul gave this letter to the Gentiles for starters and then went back and taught them to obey the Law later. If it seemed good to the Holy Spirit not to burden these Gentiles with any more Law why would Paul go back and give them more later? There is no evidence in Scripture that Paul went back and gave the Gentiles more Law to follow. Tom wants to enslave you to the law. Remember, this council's letter to the Gentiles was in response to some Judaizers filling Gentiles with the thought that they had to keep the Law. This is exactly what Tom is purporting that Paul went and did after the fact. Preposterous!
Gal. 5:1 "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." Read Galatians. Does it sound like Paul was encouraging the Gentiles to obey the Law of Moses? He says you don't have to obey all the Law but Scripture says that if you fail at one point you've broken the whole thing. You can't pick and choose. There have always been Judaizers trying to ruin our freedom in Christ and Tom is one of them. He will try to tell you that Paul taught the Gentiles to obey the Law ot make it more palatable. Is that what your Bible says Paul did?

Tom claims on his website that the fist three horsemen have ridden and the fourth has been "sent forth" Sorry but these must be wimpy horsemen since not much has changed. There have always been wars. There aren't more wars now than in the past 100 years. Famine, well same old same old. The last horseman will usher in death for a quarter of the earth. When this happens we can't miss it. I just thought the four horsemen would be more ... noticible.

Thanks for the info. Chris.

Two things to take into account. First, when reading the New Testament, there is a difference when people such as Paul or even Yeshua talk about the law. There is the law Torah, and then the law of sin and death. if we take into context that the law is the law and do not differentiate, then the New testament would contradict it's self. Yeshua said that a house divided against itself cannot stand, didn't he.

Second thing is I have noticed that alot of modernday "christian" think the Old testament was a forshadowing of the New Testament. yet when we look at Yeshua, the last supper was the feast of unleavened bread. Yeshua kept torah.

And on a personal note, if you ever truly listened to the tapes, you would see how little of self glorification Prophet Deckard does. Yet you turn away, because you only want to hear what is soothing.

"Yet you turn away, because you only want to hear what is soothing."

I didn't realize you could read my mind! What other superpowers do you have? Can you prophesy like Super Deckard? If so, predict how much time I'll be spending refuting you.

He says there is no new covenant because Yeshua was a continuation of the EVERLASTING covenant with Abraham. Yeshua was the blood atonement for our sins. Yeshua himself said, "I did not come to do away with the law(torah) but to fulfill it." Yet we don't keep it so isn't it done away with?

I found this site while researching Deckard. I know little about him, but my first impression, when listening to a friend who is part of his church, is not a good one - hence the research. However, the fact that he keeps Torah and teaches others to do the same is not a problem for me. I also keep Torah. Matthew 5:19 says that anyone who keeps the commandments and teaches others to do the same will be rewarded. And the previous verse says that not a single mark will disappear from the law until heaven and earth pass away. Heaven and earth are still here, so the law is still binding. Those are the Messiah's words - would you call Him a liar?

There is indeed a new covenant which was made, not because the old covenant was faulty, but because the people were. And this new covenant consists of God's Laws being put into the hearts and minds of His people. Romans 2:13 says that those who keep the law will be justified.

I have prayed long and hard about keeping Torah, and I have done extensive research as well. I have no doubt that we should still be keeping the Law. Can you provide other evidence the this man Deckard is not of God? Something concrete that I can present to my friend. I just have a bad feeling about him.

I have a bad feeling about him as well. At this point, what you see is what you get above. I don't have time to delve any further into it, but I might revisit in the future.

H. Bennett, in case it doesn't show, my e-mail is string_master101@yahoo.com. E-mail mme. I am apart of a group that was until recently listening to Deckard.

i was part of his church for almost 20 years. i was there and very close to him personally. i am no longer part of his church. church as a organization is really a tax shelter. a organization or man, pastor or whatever should never out shine Jesus. i feel very sorry for him and hope he will find the truth one day. he was a very good man in the early 80s. i was even there during the beginning of the Jewish stuff.till he started messing around with several women in the church. which he explained or tried to with the Jewish stuff. this destroyed his marriage and the church i mean no disrespect to any body Jewish of course. his organization hurt my family very badly because we stood for Jesus not for him as a prophet. he was just a tool for God. Jesus deserves all credit not man and him. if he was truly doing it for Jesus he wouldn't be a factor, and he would seek fame threw it. i am sorry if it seems i have judged him harshly that's Gods job. God gave us biblical common sense. thank you for reading this may God bless you all.

sorry i made a typing error "Jesus deserves all credit not man and him. if he was truly doing it for Jesus he wouldn't be a factor, and he would seek fame threw it." it should say at the end "he would not seek fame threw it."

Hi ash - thanks for the comment. I'm pretty new to him except for the little things people have shared here.

As you say - all glory & "fame" to God.

If God only used perfect people He would have no one to use. We have all sinned and come short of the glory of God. Stop looking to the people God uses and start listen with spiritual ears and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to the message. I want to remind everyone who reads this: the judgement you give to others is the same measuring stick or judgement God will give to you when you are standing before him. And even if you have all wisdon and all knowledge but do not have love, it profits you nothing. I do not know of anyone who is 100% perfect 100% of the time except of course Jesus Christ and even He had enemies.
Love one another as I have loved you. That is the core of Jesus Christ "Action Plan".

To God be the glory not man. We are known by the fruits we produce. So don't get all holy. There are facts in life if he seeks fame through the prophecies then he would be no better the Simon the sorcerer. i still love him as a friend. i still pray for him and his family. i am not perfect and will never tried to prove i am. you need to read the bible and study a little harder. There are judgments and then there are facts read the bible it full of them. The bible tells us about the failures of many of God followers so we can make decisions (judgments) on what path we should follow. i never said Tom wasn't a good man in heart. we stay with him till the doors closed on the church in Evansville. We stood and tried to get the church to forgive him and allow him to step down for a season then step back into his place in the church as it minister, after he had made made peace with God. Even he refused he didn't what to lose his fame. So you decide (judge). The words we use are very convenient. Decide,guard your heart, love someone, everything we do in life is a requires us to judge in some form so if you think you have a better hold on these variations in in life, good for you. For your info Tom told us to leave. i will not put anything else here if people cant have a open mind and just read and decide for themselves. if bin laden call you and said he was wanting to come to your house to visit would you be a true christian and let him. Of course if it wasn't illegal to harbor a criminal (judgment). this is some of the variations of judgment. you cant just blanket everyone that says something you don't like or want to hear by saying they are judging. By the way when God was telling us not to judge he refers to it as how it affects our heart. In my heart i still love him as a friend and family. It says love the person hate the sin(another judgment). I know the scriptures. If you are going to tell me something these blogs do is spread rumors (gossip). Tom decide not to be a friend to the ones who wanted him to keep up the good work. God moved me to where he needed me. Sometimes it take a flood to move us to the right path. Our path was not with Tom. Now it your turn to decide (judge). Thank-you

Your right Mary you should never look at the man. God is all that matters. Because if we did that imagine when god use the donkey. if you just followed that donkey because God used him you would only step into his dung. i think there is a sermon in that. :)

So many people like to throw out that verse "judge not lest ye be not judged," but it is misused. John 7:24 says that we should judge with righteous judgement, not that we shouldn't judge at all. 1 Corinthians 5:11-13 clearly says that we are to judge those within the Body, but not those outside of the Body (those of the world). We also know that those who are truly Messiah's will be known by their fruit - Matthew 7:16. Therefore, we absolutely must judge those who claim to be Believers, in order to keep the Body clean. We are even given the right to remove parts of the Body if they don't remain faithful - Matthew 18:15-17 & Matthew 5:29. So yes, we are allowed to judge those within the Body. No, we are commanded to do so.

Thank you H. Bennett.

Thank you H. Bennett. I was about to type the same thing.

All are free to e-mail me; except spammers of course.

And if any of you think its okay to judge another whether in or out side of the body, then you are no better than Deckard. Never judge anyone. Their actions or words, yes. But don't sit there and say because the person. This guy is, no matter how much any one wants to see it another way is still flesh and blood. Alot of deckards teachings are good. Matt 5:29 applies to more than just a group of people. It can also apply to the teaching which Deckard received from Yahweh and the intertwining of man's teaching.

Adam, you aren't judging us for judging others, are you?

And if any of you think its okay to judge another whether in or out side of the body, then you are no better than Deckard. Never judge anyone.

I don't think I need to point out what's going on here, Mr. Pot.

Okay, here's where humility kicks in and says, "yes that was the wrong thing to say." It was not related to the conversation and yes I do see the paradox it creates. However, the point still stands. Judge actions, judge words, but never the heart. How long are we to be the accuser of the brethren.

To answer cain's question: We ARE our brothers keeper.

Judge actions, judge words, but never the heart. How long are we to be the accuser of the brethren.

I'm not sure what you are saying here. I am not judging Deckard. I do get a bad "feeling" about him, and I can't help but think that comes from Yahweh. But my point still remains true - we are commanded to judge those who claim to be part of the Body. If you believe this is not true, please provide Scripture to support your belief.

1 Sam 16:7. Man does not have the right to judge a person. Only actions. If you are going to use John 7:24 then use verse 23 with it. Yeshua was talking about an action he did. Using Matthew 7:16 suggest that everything about Deckard and his ministry is completely opposite of what Yeshua desires to see, and I can say that is not true. Deckard has alot of good, rich teacings, but there are some things that need to be cut away. And if you go as far as to use verse 17, you are saying he is corrupt to the core, but how can you if you can't see his heart? Matt 18:15, "Moreover, if thy brother shall trespass..." Trespassing is an action. Search the scriptures relying only on the holy spirit. Please, yes by all means, judge his actions and his words. But do so with the full counsel of the Holy Spirit.

Read the Book of Acts, that is what the church is supposed to look like. God never did away with Apostles or Prophets, If he did he would have to have gotten rid of the pastors, teachers, and evangelist as well because they are all gifts to the church.

2 Thes 5:19-22
Do not put out the Spirits flame (your passion to flow in Holy Spirit, if you do that the things of the Spirit will always grate against your flesh and make you uncomfortable.) do not treat prophesy with contempt (stop being uber critical of anyone who claims God has shown them something or spoken to them), but test everything (Does it conflict with the word of God? Forget about your personal interpretations of the Bible, does it conflict with the Bible?) Hold on to what is good (Think and do what the Bible shows us is good.) and flee from every kind of evil (purify your life, set your self apart for the purpose of God or you are not Christian at all. This includes movies, music, video games, books, friends, jokes, web pages, conversations)

Bonus: Be perfect even as God is perfect. Yes God demands perfection, and no we do not need to sin. His Spirit works in us to make it possible. You can criticize me now, but if you hate what I am saying, its because it is the Word of God.

If you are still caught up in "church prophets are not of God" then I do not know where to begin with you, except to ask you to read the book of Acts and realize that is how the church should be structured and led by the Spirit.

You guys Dekard is wierd with the way he spells G-d. I don't know why he does that. But, in reading what he is saying it absolutely does not conflict with what dozens of other prophets are saying around the world. He is definitely revealing different aspects of what is to come but it is in harmony with what I and many others believe is coming.

Search for what these guys are saying:

Chuck Peirce
John Paul Jackson
John Kilpatrick
Sharron Stone
Perry Stone

After following what they and many other prophets and ministry leaders are saying you will see a common theme. It agrees with everything I have heard in my church in other area churches, and my sister's church too. Please keep your mind open to what he is saying. But, never blindly accept anything, just get to know what God is saying.

Ben, how do you know I'm not a prophet? Perhaps you should be believing what I say and emailing Deckard.

Not everyone thinks Deckard is weird because he calls himself a prophet. They think he is weird because alot of people don't search the scriptures for themselves. People are so worried about getting in to legalism, which by definition means carful to observe the law, they run away. And as for chuck pierce and all those others: not everything that comes out of their mouths is golden. Take everything that they "prophesy" to the scriptures.

When someone is misrepresenting Jesus Christ, and being false, it is our duty to deal with that and warn others. This isn't a matter of lifestyle choice, people souls hang in the balance. It is meet and right to expose the wolves in sheep's clothing. IF we just shut our mouths and not say a word, and when this guy goes Guyana on us, then we will be held accountable for our shut mouths. Who wants to stand before God on that one? Not me.

I went to his meeting in Spokane, this September 13, and it was no more info given than what is on his spartan website. He was all about selling way overpriced books, tapes, DVD's and CD's.

It was a fear motivated talk with hand in hand with praise for those who follow him.

He said 60 million people are going to be led away with him to Israel. Yeah, 60 million people are going to fit where in Israel?

People are susceptible to this kind of man because we want answers in this hard time. We want to believe that God has a divine plan.

This man had an angry countenance the whole time he was preaching. I did not feel the presence of God even one time.

Prophets of old as far as I know were not married at all, much less going through a divorce or playing around with the idea of more than one wife. Those that are truly called prophets have sacrificed something significant for that anointing. God doesn't change the rules. Look what happened to Samson when he started hanging out with the world? He was shaved and blinded, and finally a prayer saved him. God holds those who speak for Him in a much higher standard. This man is no Prophet of God. Please pray for him.

My response is to Jill. First, Deborah was a prophetess and was in fact married. Prophets can be married & there is nothing discussing a prophet's marital status.

Second, who is to say that he is not a prophet? Have you submitted yourself to God and He has told you differently? I agree that prophets are called to a higher standard but that doesn't mean that they are PERFECT. ONLY Christ is perfect. Prophets are men and women who have a calling on their life and will in fact, stumble, sin, and make mistakes. There are in fact prophets who have been divorced. I know.

I have not heard T.E. Deckard preach so I cannot comment on what he has stated. I do know though that prophets lives are very, very difficult. Imagine the despair a true prophet feels when they are shown or told horrific things to come? Imagine the weight they carry KNOWING what will come and the heartache they feel when not only the world scoffs at them, but fellow believers attack them.

I would ask that you search your heart and for a second imagine what the life of a prophet would be like. Imagine the strain it would place on a prophet's marriage to be so consumed with the Lord and God. Read through the prophets and ask yourself, how often are they able to tell God's people, everything is wonderful, you're doing great, have no worries. And then find how often the prophets have to tell of disasters, death, judgment, pain and suffering.

Ask yourself how you would handle the responsibility of speaking on God's behalf.

Debra

Dan, I noticed at the beginning of your article it reads "Deckard claims to have prophesied many things, but his website does not list proof of any of them." If you go to youtube and watch this video you will see details of very specific prophecies, like when he told the president of Guyana that seven days after he left there that it was going to begin to rain, and it would flood so badly that it would get into their drinking water, which the president told him had never happened before and that it would be impossible. The prophecy came to pass, and there are other specific prophecies like that on this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHCRfUDCllw

over two years ago my daughter introduced us to mr. d. we were very concerned. my son jumped on board and was just as deeply immersed as my daughter. my husband went to a meeting to see about it all and so that he would be more educated about discussing our councerns. i refused to go but my husband insisted! i went and was absolutely floored that anyone could follow what he was saying! i don't know how it happened, but my husband is now mixed right in the middle of this whole mess as well! i have spent much of the past two years studying and learning what i could about this movement: for what it is worth, this is my take on the mr. d.'s movement ~ mr. d. is a dangerous man. he is bringing people back under the bondage of the law. paul dealt with this in galatians. mr. d. does not really accept paul's apostolic authority.

in 2corinthians 3:15 paul said even to this day, when moses is read, a vail is upon their hearts. when people allow themselves to come back under the law and take up the practices of the old covenant (which was fulfilled in Christ) they become deceived and unable to discern the truth. he goes on to say that if they turn back to Christ, the vail shall be taken away. under the new covenant all we need to do is follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. in doing this we fulfill the law just as Jesus did

romans 8:1-4
[there is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. for the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. for what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: that the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

i have sat in on a number of the local meetings in our area to honor my husband, i have also attended a couple of mr. d.'s meetings when he was in the area. locally, the leader reads word for word what mr. d. has sent him via e-mail. there is a lot of church bashing, mostly the charismatic churches, there is not praise and no worship but they do take up an offering to be sent to mr. d. my heart breaks for those involved. nobody is won for the kingdom! they don't go out of their way to help out those in need *this has always been very important for my husband, but he won't even help someone out if i ask him! i was horrified when i sat in the group in front of mr. d. and he told (in both sessions) how he had told individuals (multiple) that they would die in six months of aids and that he had the authority from God to stomp on their graves! this is also on some of his cd's.

my husband owns most of the "overpriced" cds and books that mr. d. offers, as well as many other products he sells, hats, prayer shawls, ect. he sends him two or three checks a month - at least a quarter of our income! i believe mr. d. is a con artist, and that this is a cult!

i have learned a lot by calling local salvation by Christ believing churches/bookstores in the fairfield, mt carmel, evansville area - amazingly, some of those pastors and christian bookstores have never even heard of him and he lives and breaths in their own communities! WOW! REALLY?

Miss wen,

I hope my article was some encouragement to you. God bless and all the best.

Dan

yes dan, your article and the entries are the reason i felt i wouldn't be attacked if i were to share this information - there is so much more. thank you for the freedom to share! God bless! wow! God is good!

This man was divorced, and his current wife was the reason why he got divorced. This deception to his wife, to me does not a prophet make.

I did submit myself to God, and asked who this man was. I also did the math on how 60 million people could be moved to a small area about the size of North Idaho, and the logistics of moving that many people. Even if only 6 million were moved to Israel, about 10% of the number, it would take quite an effort, and at this time Israel does not logistically have what it takes to deal with even 6 million people moving in.

Please don't feel sorry for anyone who calls themselves prophet. They are lying. They don't have a huge weight, unless it is the weight of the money that they rob from those who so long for a glimpse of God in this crazy world, and are taken in.

Funny, how you can reprimand me without even hearing from this man. Deborah was more of a judge, and she was dealing with a particular time. God had called a man first according to the scriptures. She was also aged, and that means to me wisdom.

You ask me to ask myself on how I would feel if I had to speak on God's behalf. You assume by this statement that I have not spoken on behalf of God. You would be in error to assume that. I am not at liberty to speak about any prophecies, declarations or healing miracles.
Difficulty in understanding God's words, comes from a limited perspective. When I have received a word that I would perceive as negative, I go deeper, and then get a larger picture. I have peace.

No one has to give me any money to be in the ministry I am called. I don't collect followers. No one person ever has to believe in what God has called me to, to make it anymore or less true. I am what God says I am, and the ministry is amazing. Being true to the message, means that some won't even know my name...it isn't about me now is it?

I have seen amazing miracles performed by God. It's all Him.

All i know is that god will use a man for his will and plan T.E decker can say what ever he feel.s I pray the father know,s what he,s doing good or evil and god will still have the last word .T.e deckard I pray that the father will bless your hand,s and feet and the preaching that you do for his will his plan and The soul,s he reache,s thru you and his word The Trueth g,d doe,s not Lie blessing to you and The Family,s Of CRADLE OF HOPE .GLORY BE TO THE LORD MOST HIGH.

e-mail me guy,s thomas Thomas.thibeault@yahoo.com

"Judge not lest you be judged". Let's step back and look at a different person with similar issues, maybe, probably even worse issues. King David, called by God Himself, Acts 13:22 God said, "I have found David … a man after My own heart."

But if we look at David's life, was it perfect? Sending Uriel out to battle to kill him so that he could get his wife. Lust, Coveting, those are against God's Commandments right? However, Kings 14:8 God said David "followed me [God] with all his heart."

So even tho David made grevious mistakes, his heart was in the right place. So how can we say that Tom is any different than David? David already had fame, & wealth. So he didn't have to seek after those things, but his eyes turned another direction to covet another's wife. To the point of killing him for her.

Tho Mr Deckard is seeking fame, he also believes and loves and serves the Lord. I don't know this man personally, but I know that we as Christians can be the worst enemies of our own. Yes we must use discernment, we must judge that which is right from that which is evil. God commands us to do the right thing. And the right thing is to follow His Laws and Rules and above all Love Him with all your heart, mind, soul and strength. And to love one another as Jesus loved us.

There is no perfect person in the Bible, except Jesus the Christ, of Nazareth. But we still read the Bible with expectation. Paul, was Saul, and he killed Christians and Jews. But God still used him to bring about most of the New Testament.

I don't know about Tom Deckard, however from reading some of the comments, I believe his heart is still in the right place. He's just made some wrong choices. Can any of us say that we haven't or wouldn't given the "temptations"? I'm not sure I could make the right decisions, because I don't make good decisions all the time myself.

God bless you. Do as Ash says and pray for him. Ask God to reveal Himself to Tom and get him back on the right track.

Remember, we are faulty, flawed, missing the mark (sin) people. And it took God the first time to come and save us and it will take Him coming again to save us again. But we must seek, and keep seeking, and ask and keep asking. Do this all with love and in love. Judge things but try to do it from a Godly perspective, with a right heart and God's Righteousness.

Love one another as you would have them love you. And Judge one another as you would have them judge you. Also remember when you point the finger at someone, 3 are always pointing back at you.

God bless you all on this list. And may God bless Tom Deckard, to be the man that God has created him to be.

Let's remember and remind each other to give all the power, honour and glory to God rather than take it for ourselves. We should not be a respecter of persons, we should not boast, etc. To stay humble is important, to love and forgive each other, rebuke each other, but not judge each other too much.

Thank you Susan for your input concerning judgement of Mr. Deckard. Our pastor gave this scripture this morning which was very fitting for this matter. I Timoty 4: 1-10. READ IT! Paul teaches to be aware... there will be deceiving spirits and those who abandon the faith. It is our responsibity as good ministers to teach the truth. Mr. Deckard is a hypocritical liar. All the years I was in his church he preached one thing and practiced another, a select few was allowed around him to see the other side of him. There were the hand picked security who were the closest to him but even those people were not allowed to question anything he said or did. I assume nothing has changed. He has a delusion of grandure as well schizophrenia, namely demonic spirits. His favorite expression was "Love comes in a lot of packages and a true prophet of God will come with a stern hand to bring deliverance into the house." He told many even his ministers not to let the door hit them them in the butt on their way out if they didn't like what he was teaching. He rebuked his current wife's x-husband and told him to leave and never return as he came to the alter for prayer. This man was one of the pastors of the Fairfield church. Mr. Deckard claimed and probaly still does that it is his job...to point out the sin but the main goal is to shame and put fear into all who did not walk the straight and narrow OR do as he commanded.

When his skirts was lifted and his sin was revealed in April 2000 he gave an academy award performance but as noted in the article by ash 7/23/09 a fellow church member, the repetance was not there....just the sorrow he was caught with his pants down liteally. I will give this warning to those of you who think you are the very elect to have the priviledge to be in the presence and under the teaching and anointing of such a man....there is a fool born every day. Families and marriages were destroyed because of this man from his prior churches and that was when there was some normalcy and true anointing of God.

If anyone wants to know the truth about TD drop in and visit him. The internet has his address. Have you ever seen a financial report....you never will. Try to get some of your investment back....you'll see the wrath of Mr. Deckard, not the prophet of God. What about your yearly contribution statement? Do you honestly think he pays taxes on all that money he is raking in? Check with IRS...
As for the churches he is affiliated with and the orphans and missions he supports...ask him for current pictures and minister names, not the ones we supported in 1995 through 2000.

I pray this article is a warning trumpet to those who are current "followers". Listen to the spirit and heart of the Lord. Watch for the red flags. Please understand many of us have prayed for Mr. Deckard's salvation and turn of his heart to truth. He has a soul that the true and living God wants to see come to true repentance and be restored to true holiness. It burdens our hearts to know of the hurt and destruction of God's children that has and will continue to happen under this deceived man.