BE RICH ! (On little or no money).

"It's a Wonderful Life" the movie with Jimmy Stewart showed us how to be rich with little or no money.
For many the indicator of success is the amount in the bank account. Even George Bailey, after his angel Clarence told him they didn't have money in Heaven replied: "It comes in pretty handy down here bub."
                                            
     Three short ideas, though there could be quite a list on how to be truly rich.

1.  Friends--We cannot and should not try to go it completely alone. God said that it was not good for man to be alone.  Beyond spouse or significant other the importance of friends cannot be measured.  God is a relational God and we, being made in His image desire relationships and community as well.  It is important to remember as we look for friends, that we become a friend.  A true rich person is one who also adds value to the circle of life God has placed us in.  It will require patience, love, listening and input as well, to have a well rounded life of pure wealth when we all do life together.

               "To George Bailey. The richest man in town." ( enough about George).

2.  Passion--We can be challenged to live life in prosperity or poverty with passion.  Passion adds steam for direction and purpose. A life lived with passion is an abundant life. With a lively desire to be what we are to be, wherever God has planted us.  One picture of passion is when a mother fights a would be kidnapper from her child. A prosperous passion is one that again, is directed for the good of others, and strives and thrives when our hearts are touched by and moved forward to help those in pain.

3.  God---- We can have a million dollars $$$ and that's all we'll have.  But if all you have is GOD, God is all you need. Remember Jesus said: "I came that you might have life and have it more abundantly." He wasn't speaking about finances or position but a true Biblical relationship with God through faith in Him.  The Apostle Paul wrote to the Roman church and us today: "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ," that's priceless! Only Jesus was enough to pay for that.

                    We might be living the financial dream or financial nightmare, but if you are a believer and follower of Christ, sin forgiven, the Bible states:
  And if His children, then heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ: if so be that we suffer with Him, that we may be also glorified together.

Three Concrete Steps

The Christians of the first century, attending "The First Church of Jerusalem"  did not wait for an announcement on Face book or church stage.  They witnessed on the job or considered their lifestyle a ministry to the circle of life God had planted them in.   The church came together to pray, hear the Word, even eat a meal or two.

    In our Christian walk or ministries we can become cold and indifferent (of whom I am chief).

We find we are cold and indifferent, even leaving our relationship and disciplines behind.  Where did you stop.  Prayer? Begin to pray.   Bible reading/study? go back and start there, Worship? Go back, draw near to God, He will draw near to you.

We find we have been going through the motions.  Keep on truckin',  keep reading, etc. praying for God's grace, forgiveness and Holy Spirit love and empowerment.

Whether it's a single worshipper or a local body of believers called a church. (It doesn't matter the size of a church).  What is required is effort, investing time etc. We are to grow Spiritually and that doesn't happen willy nilly (by accident). we draw close to God, He will draw close to us.


When you find yourself in the muddy clay of the steep path of life, you need concrete steps; 

• Intentionality  I believe God desires us to walk with Him on purpose.  This is not legalism. Try that legalism talk when you tell your spouse or person you're dating or friend; "Whatever." or "I might make it, I don't want to be bogged down with a lot of rules."  Pray on purpose, read/study His Word on purpose and consistently.  Be prepared for the love and grace of God to shine in your intentionality and provide Divine direction.  God sees your love when you act intentionally!
• Faithfulness  Throughout God's Word He calls for faithfulness.  The list is long that contain Biblical examples of faithful men and women as in Hebrews 11.  You might not hear or learn anything new every time you are at church or in a Bible study etc.  The cool thing is when someone sees you, in your mess, show up.  Many people like you have been a great picture of God's faithfulness. Faithful Available Teachable.
• Communication  God calls us to prayer.  The book of Psalm is filled with conversations with God.  This walk is a relationship not a world religion.  Relationship requires communicating. How often I go to Him with my Santa Clause list.  You know it yourself, when we spend that  time with God; meditating, praising, interceding for others, while listening for that Divine direction, there is life!  Talking with other believers, even non believers will again require, intentionality and faithfulness.  You will be making a great impact on the lives of others.

Luke 18:1 and the letter to the Philippians!

An East Chicago Christmas.

rocking' in a chair, watchin' Christmas arrive on t.v.
Rin tin tin and Lassie
A ton of icicles on the green tree.

Concrete everywhere from the barber to the corner store
Apartments and houses, stairs up to a second floor?
Kids down the street galore.

Comin' home from school on a street of unknown danger.
Can't talk with a stranger.
Home for Christmas vacation with a lunch box showin' the Lone Ranger.

Tonight there'll be popcorn and fudge, counting gifts under the tree.
Wonderin' how many for me.
And fallin' asleep, watchin' Christmas arrive on t.v.

A Christmas Carol Scrooge's Transformation

So, This is Christmas?

There seems to be something missing this Christmas.  Oh the stockings are hung with care and cookies are being made for Santa.  There is this disappointing numb emotion that creates in many,  a zombie like feeling this year.

The magic has dissipated into a soon evaporated mist.  Selfishness is under the tree as well a judging eye for an eye, you must apologize to me, vote for me and I'll set you free!  Holier than thou, criminals shouting they are the victims.  Parents want A's for Jr's failing indifferent efforts.  Not only is it black vs. white but also white against white,  black on black.  It is all in color on the flat screen t.v. she beat someone up for on Black Friday!

One segment out of touch, while another is out of reach.  Evil is called good and good evil.  Everyone is quoting the Good Book without knowing the author.  Some sing the anthem as their neighbors are burning the flag.  Masses curse the country while refugees insist on being here.

Not as many battles for Cabbage patch dolls or Tickle me Elmo.  Instead there is a choking polluting cancer called mistrust and hatred.  It would be a Wonderful Life but Potter is selling and we're buying. and we will all soon be in the emotional slums of Pottersville. USA.

That's why true Christmas is only found in Christ.   God sending His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life spent with God.

 Hallelu- jah! Hallelu- jah!

"I'll Be Home for Christmas."

Army basic training in the 70's was all you hoped and feared it to be.  Christmas came and they sent us home.  Whether you were thrown out of the house and told to go join the military or if you enjoyed a great family growing up, you were homesick and looking forward to new family memories.

While on a day off before the Holiday leave, I was at a USO, where a band played that song: "I'll be home for Christmas." I became very homesick and knew I would go crazy if they had kept us away from family and friends, ham and fudge.

 I can remember as a boy, watching ol' Bob Hope's military Christmas special during the Viet Nam "conflict." It would be hauntingly quiet when someone sang that part: "I'll be home for Christmas."

This Christmas is no different with Sons and daughters, moms and dads, husband or wives, in harms way!  I suppose many a recent letter or phone call ended with "I'll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams".  Remember those in prayer.

scam Likely

 Throughout the years, we have grown accustomed to the many annoying telemarketers.

We now have those who have obtained phone numbers with the intention of scamming whoever answers the phone. 

Much has been lost; Identities have been stolen. Money erased from accounts.

Our phone is now able to recognize a scammer, and inform you on the caller ID, as it rings.

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We also have the same old song and dance in the church realm.  There will be those scammers or wolves in sheep clothing, that are out to ruin your identity or steal your joy.

The Bible contains the truth from God and His followers. We are to, by all means, know the Truth, in order to recognize the lie or scam.

We must be intentional about being a person of Prayer, Word and filled with Gods Holy Spirit. We have been told to put on the whole armor of God and be able to stand against the "SCAMS" of the devil!

1950 Vaughn Monroe - Snowy White Snow And Jingle Bells (Google ad song)

No Parking!

   

We used to see a car parked in a downtown area with ten to fifteen parking tickets under the windshield wiper. The car has been sitting there for a long time, maybe abandoned.

   Your spiritual life can be seen the same way. God knows we will be sad, depressed and feel like quitting; your job, church, and life, but He doesn't want you to park there.

   Strong worry and fear will paralyze us, where God's peace will mobilize us. It's only obvious that the Lord desires we move along and pray and read His Word.

   Life is like a garden, even our relationship with God must be maintained. To get anywhere our life must be on the move as you live life and not allow life to live you.

   Spiritual maturity is not that you never fail or get down emotionally or spiritually, but how soon we recover. repent, and rejuvenate. 

  Check out Philippians 4:6-8.  It says, No Parking!

   

Tear Down Those Walls!

   When it comes to the walls of Jericho in the book of Joshua, it appeared to be impossible to penetrate or even climb.  That's what walls are for, not to allow anyone in.

 You can hear them say; "It's going to take a huge tree to ram that wall."  But ramming the wall was not part of the plan. 

                  

   Nothing new there.  Our plans are often different than God's plan and to us His plan doesn't make sense.

   That's how you know when the walls come down, it was all God and not us. How prideful I would be if I did all the work, and the obstacle came crumbling down.

   The battles we fight and the walls hindering us are not made of bricks.  This is a Spiritual warfare, and our plans and weapons are not carnal but mighty...in God!

   We have built a few walls ourselves in order to keep others even God out. This is the day to knock down those walls, whether we or the enemy has built them.

How?

Pray

Be in the Word, memorize and apply it.

Worshiping God. Joshua said, "Shout! for the Lord has given you the city!" Before any bricks begin to move.

   Some said, "I'm not shouting until I see the wall fall."  They missed out on the worship and unity they could have known with the others. Let's not miss out.

   Tear down those walls and allow God and His people in, and Shout for the battle is the Lords.'

      Checkout Joshua 6, and 2 Corinthians 10!

BOOTS ON THE GROUND

   The Christian is in a spiritual warfare.  The enemy is not people, and the weapons are not missiles and rocket launchers.  

   Since the fall of man, it has been an internal conflict. Old Satan loses in the end, so the believer must fight with the knowledge of through faith in Christ we win. 

   The Bible says the follower of Christ is seated in Heaven as we speak. HOW? In Christ, who is seated there.  But the ultimate terrorist, The devil himself. with his army of sneaky demons, is harassing and fighting guerilla warfare in the spirit arena, and in the minds of people everywhere.

                 WE WILL NOT NEGOTIATE

   As in every battle there are casualties.  The partner disciples are to come along side and help the other. No one left behind!

   We do not look the other way or put our head in the sand and ignore the bad guy who is trying to destroy the glory God gets, as well as our influence in the community.  

WE WILL PUT BOOTS ON THE GROUND!

   We will fight the enemy by going into the neighborhoods with the good news of Jesus Christ, in the power of Gods Spirit and the Word of God. This is not defending but proclaiming:

         GOD'S TRUTH IS UNSTOPPABLE!

How Do You Eat an Elephant?!?

                                                                

This will be a helpful word to those that follow us.

Many goals are quite often out of reach, as we look to be a vice president of Sales in six months, and we are a ground floor beginner.  Many in churches want to immediately be an elder or deacon or teacher before they receive any knowledge or spiritual maturity.

We plan to far out of reach, and we soon quit. We plan for quick results, and we burn out and quit when we don't meet our new expectations.

Without a doubt we must have a vision for where we are headed. While we seek divine help, we can also take intentional calculated steps. 

As followers of Christ, it will take:

1. Prayer
2. Purpose
3. Planning
4. Power

We desire to plan our work and work our plan, (easier said than done.)  It all will not come over night.
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.

Same Page and the Same Message.

The church has the message for the hour.  It is a message of faith, hope and love.  The church desires the story (and it is more than a mere story) be told.

Whether it is face to face or online, the vision and mission of the church is to make disciples.  Those that work as greeters, hospitality and teachers go the second mile to see to it that, love and learning are to the maximum, while ensuring the distractions are at a minimum.

 I personally envision for the church a new energy and purpose.  The why we do what we do, being the souls and wellbeing of men, women, boys and girls.

We are usually surprised if someone is casual or cavalier, when it comes to participating in ministry, not taking it seriously. The prayer is for co-laborers, and unity among us. All churches seek to move believers on to their next step and encourage involvement in and out of the church building.

We know it is an awesome responsibility and privilege to serve and lead the people in discipleship to our Lord and savior.

The Pastors and congregation are not the main thing though. Rather it is God, and for us to know Him and make Him known. 

May the Church be a light on every street and neighborhood God has planted us! -Tim

WALK WITH BALANCE!

Schools at all levels issue KNOWLEDGE and information.  We can never get enough knowledge.  Our goal is not to be illiterate or in the dark about important facts and numbers.
 
Churches that are Bible believing, desire that all that enter their doors receive a Bible education.  They will teach Chapter and verse.  The Apostle Paul often said, "I would not have you ignorant."  Many churches, encourage scripture memorizing and meditation.

Fantastic!

The important point to remember in regard to our school math and history lesson and Church scripture memorizing is the APPLICATION. What do you/I do with it? We are not to be hearers of the Word only but doers as well.  Knowledge is useless if we do not apply it or acquire wisdom to worship God, and use it for others and eternity.

People in New Testament times knew the Old Testament well but crucified the one it speaks about.  They know the Book but didn't know the author.

Knowledge and doing, will not earn an eternity spent with God. But while in our daily walk at work, home and play we need to; do/ live out, what we know. It is the sign of maturity that we walk with the balance of knowledge and application/wisdom.  It was Jesus who taught the crowd a principle and said, "Go and do likewise."

Obviously if we walk without that balance, we stumble and disrupt not only ourselves but the lives of others!

Walk with balance!

Comforting in the Uncomfortable

                                                     

When many Christians say they are living "in the zone." Yeah, they mean the comfort zone.  Leaning back in the recliner or asleep in the rocking chair, while the rest of the world is on their way to Hell or at least to bed, cold and hungry, some by no fault of their own.

There are those that love to minister at the church house (and they should). The body of Christ is not yet in heaven or eternity, and there are issues and circumstances the believer goes through in the here and now.  In the building or on the phone, even face to face, we are to pray for one another, carry each other's burdens, even be the answer to the prayers of others. etc.

Though church is messy, takin' it to the streets is also uncomfortable.  While headed across the auditorium to sister Smith we should remember Mr. Johnson, living down the street, or across the globe, is broke mentally, physically and spiritually.

We look out of the window of our comfort zone and also see people rich, well fed, driving fast cars and on phones while headed into an eternity of torment and without God.  What can we do ?!?


1.  Pray- "God give us a burden, a broken heart for the souls of men and women, boys and girls!"

2. Get in the Word.  See in the Book of Acts the actions of the Holy Spirit and Apostles.  Not any indication of a Holy comfort zone. We have been given a great commission to make converts and disciples. In God's Word, we will read of the heart of Jesus. We've memorized John 3:16, it's in our head but not in our heart.

3.  Share the Word.  Christians attempt to be undercover.  Plain and simple we also need to speak and not be silent about the gospel of Jesus Christ and His sacrificial death on the cross for the sins of the world. The Holy Spirit will provide power and comfort to us all until the time we are absent from the body and present with the Lord!
                                   

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our afflictions, so that we may able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the same comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God." -2 Cor 1:3,4.

Committed

Another Wicked Pitch

It's your biggest game! You have practiced throughout the week. Taking practice swings, investing time at the batting cages.  There are many details involved in swinging the bat at the plate;  The stance or the placement of the feet and proper distribution of weight for balance.  Many spend much time developing a good grip.  Hours off the field invested in weight training to build power and speed in your swing.

Now you step up to the plate, feet dug in, good grip, balanced. The wind up, the pitch... the ball is headed for your shoulder at a high rate of speed, flinching and waiting for the pain from this throw you hear.."Strike!"

Your heart drops and ego deflated hearing the jeers of the opposite team and fans. You had been duped by a deceptive pitch by the cunning wicked pitcher. He's practiced as well. He throws a wicked curve, slider and fast ball just out of reach.

                                                           

                                           
You start off to Worship service and/or Bible study and check it off the list of "things to do."  We casually read our Bible and pray before we fall asleep.  Others religiously/habitually attend church and even teach a class etc.

Be alert and "Keep your eyes on the ball" being focused and intentional.  Praying and watching...because your opponent roams around seeking whom he may devour.  The deceptive pitch is his specialty.  It looks and sounds good but what you thought was just what you needed curved or dropped out of reach and you missed the mark.  We have stood there deceived, tricked by a wicked pitch;  "No one will see," "You won't get caught,"  "just this once." etc.

Being more than a game, many a life has been ruined, testimony damaged, families torn apart.  We know we will fall for the deception occasionally, yet not wanting to fall into a lifestyle of "swing and a miss." Let's walk in Spirit and TRUTH.

                                                             Luke 15:11-32

Rounding the Turn!

                                            

Thinking about being filled, whether it is The Indianapolis 500, Kentucky Derby, Rounding third base, Olympic 1500 meters, or NASCAR...

 the most exciting part of a race, is as they are rounding the last turn. The announcer gets louder, and the crowd stands to their feet as they round the last turn.

When they round the last turn, it's usually where someone falls but gets up again to finish, maybe the car, horse or human, comes from behind with that last "Kick" of energy to win the race and more!  History has been made many times, as they come around the turn.

Most of the time a thrilling finish is the result of preparation long before the race ever begins. Life is a journey it's even a race against disabilities/handicaps, reputation, failures, low esteem.

 

 Sadly, some participants never leave the locker room.  

Envision rounding the turn! Prepare for it now.  That might include prayer, reading, taking a class, even starting slow to pacing yourself up to speed in whatever endeavor.  That old saying of; "Plan your work and work that plan!" applies here.

I have to remember; it's not always how we start today's race. It's about when we round that turn to accomplishing a task, mission or God's plan... We then decide to leave it all on the track, office, keyboard, kitchen, garage, or pulpit.  While rounding that last turn a great cloud of witnesses are shouting: "Here they come!"  People in your circle of life, are watching and many need you to win.

Bible says something like; "Let us run the race set before us!" 

 So, remain faithful to your calling, keep your eyes fixed on Jesus Christ and on that eternal prize.

                                                                -Tim

HOSANNA! HOSANNA!

I have read that in the history of Israel, kings and military generals have returned to the cheers of Hosanna. The Maccabees in victory heard the crowds chant Hosanna.  Jesus the carpenter's son, humbly riding a donkey into Jerusalem receives the kingly praise. 

HOSANNA! BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD!
(quoting Psalm 118:26).

Crowds headed to Jerusalem for Passover festival (another picture of Christ Jesus). Those already in town had heard that Jesus was coming,  they and all the people already on the road, came to meet Jesus waving palm branches and laying them and their coats on the ground before Him, hailing Him as King and Messiah.

Hosanna has everything to do with Salvation (save us now), and the palm branches, everything to do with victory.  Jesus was/is who he had said He was; The Son of God! and worthy of their praise and ours. Jesus through His death, resurrection and ascension has defeated the power of sin, death and the grave!

"O' death where is you sting? O' grave where is your victory?  Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." -1 Corinthians 54-57.

 Previously, Jesus had asked those He delivered and healed, not to tell anyone . Now here in John 12, He allows everyone to shout sing and announce that He was King and Messiah!  As always the jealous, power grabbing Pharisees show up and tells Jesus to silence the crowd, Jesus reply to that was: " If these be silent , the rocks would  cry out in praise"  There will be those  people and events, in your life that will try to hinder your praise and devotion and ministry.  Whether we are approved of or not, we can continuously have a dip in our hip and a  praise on our lips.

HOSANNA!

They say Sunday He rides down the road hearing Hosanna!  By Friday they are shouting "Crucify Him". That day He hung on the cross dieing for the sins of the world  (we remember it as "good Friday") and said "Father forgive them".  Finally He said "It is finished".  Watching them roll the stone in front of the tomb, His followers might of said "It's over all right".  The events and paradigms of today make many feel like it's hopeless and over.  How about you still have some praise left?  He was crucified, but on Sunday what happened? (stay tuned in for more).  It wasn't over. It was just beginning! We have great opportunities for ministry ahead.

John 3:16.

We serve a God that is very much alive. He is not dead!  We are then to die to this world yet be alive unto God.  Today Christ followers can give Him that praise of deliverer and King!  Worshiping Him with our voice and life.

HE IS RISEN !!



 

Between the Cross and Resurrection

The day after the crucifixion, being a follower of Jesus had to be brutal.  The world wasn't as small as it is today. You could run and go fishing. No one would recognize the silhouettes on the lake.

The disciples also were held up in an upper room with the doors locked, listening for footsteps up the staircase.  Did they hide in embarrassment or was it fear? Their witness would have to be silenced. Perhaps they were next in silencing/ killing the Jesus revolution.

Questions and debates were whispered, maybe an angry shout from one.  The hopeless notion that the attempt of a war or coupe would ever happen again, had been nailed to a cross and lying in a tomb.

There had been the high of the rally, the shouts of Hosanna. The healing of the sick and His teaching...His teaching may have got Him in trouble with the people with all the love one another, even love your enemies.

He had come to save the world.  What was it all about?  Couldn't the Christ deliver Himself from the pharisees?   The Pharisees and religious leaders were busy having guards and stories in place.  They spoke lies, but that is what seems to prevail on this day.

You can imagine, the disciples looking out the upstair window, seeing small groups talking, some in anger, some in sadness.

What Kingdom was He talking about?  Jesus had been so sure, so powerful, so loving.   They agreed with the cry of Jesus;   "It is Finished."

It was a long day.  Meeting Jesus had seemed like only yesterday.  Yesterday though, seemed to be an eternity away.  They sat around the table, attempting to piece together His actions, Words and teaching.

Maybe you have been there, or there now. In between Friday and Sunday and the only sound you hear...crickets and the beating of your heart.  Sadness, fear and hopelessness is the future you see.

Fear not! As He enters into the room of your heart and mind saying; "Peace to you."  Meet Him there.
He is Alive. He is Alive!
Receive that peace. Allow your sadness, hopelessness and fear to be resurrected to joy, courage and peace!

Receive peace with God, followed by the peace of God, through faith in the work of Jesus Christ. Receiving a new heart and new hope!

I pray you and I, from this day forward, will be like the apostles on Sunday. Saturday they hid by Sunday, many believed (John 3:16).  Following the feast of Pentecost, you could not threaten nor kill them. Allow it to be the same today, during this Jesus revolution of the 21st century.  Let it spread from the church house to your house. Be witnesses, making disciples, teaching those what ever Jesus has taught us!

Read John followed by the Book of Acts. Moving throughout Ephesians and beyond.

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He's risen indeed!

          For many reasons, it may have resembled a political convention.

The cheers may have been in unison and deafening. The angry embarrassed Pharisees told Jesus to silence the crowd.  They had said themselves: "The world has gone after Him."
  Awhile after raising Lazarus from the dead, Jesus makes His triumphant ride into Jerusalem. Thousands plus are on the road to meet, and cheer on Jesus. "He's the Messiah."  "Hosanna! Hosanna!" 

That was on Sunday.  Days later they were shouting; "Crucify Him!" Temple leaders and Pharisees had won.   Didn't they?

Jesus said: "It is finished!"  The disciples said:  "it is over."

Not so fast... Jesus had said; "For this reason I have come." and "My Kingdom is not of this world."  This was right on schedule.

"What do you mean?"

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."  John 3:16

But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth the Spirit of His Son, made of a woman, made under the law, to redeem those that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons." Gal.4:4,5.

They were (and many still are) looking for him in a tomb. But He is risen, just like He said!

No, the Pharisees didn't win, nor was it over. Little did they know, it was only the beginning!

He is risen indeed!

A Sad State of Affairs

   It would appear to be hopeless, based on appearances.  If it were not for seasons and terms of leadership, there would be no light at the end of the  dark tunnel.

                               

  No matter the coach, pastor or government when the powers that be are jury, judge and executioner it is a dangerous place to be. Even when the followers/victims of the King, dictator or out of control "representatives" agree with those who are ruling.

  We have accelerated the activity of calling evil good and good evil. May God be merciful to this destructive culture.

  There I said it God and destructive culture. Society at large seems to be confused about both.  When we look into the Word of God, today's thought process is in silent, yet violent opposition.

  So, when you are the King, dictator, judge, jury and executioner, you will also redefine even biblical words and terms. Even words in general.

  In past decades many times we were shown two  pictures from the Soviet Union. The first a group picture of leaders. When someone would disagree another picture would be posted without the disinter. 

   Today people are merely cancelled and shunned.  there is no more dialogue but a one-sided monologue, thinking those who shout the loudest are right, (more like laughable) telling of how great life is from behind the fenced in, well-armed walls.

  When many in the population are deceived by the anti-God, church, and true Biblical teaching, it is a cliff without guard rails resulting in fatal lifestyles.

  Thankfully there is a light at the end of this dark tunnel.  Many of today's youth are not falling for the deconstruction of what is true. Many more people are recognizing the fallacy and danger of the popular paradigm.

  It is time to stay united and submitted to God and his Holy Spirit. We may not see it in this life. There will come a day when there will be no darkness only light and that the light of God Himself.