(coming soon—I’ll be gone a few days)
GIVE US THIS DAY . . .
Give us this day . . . our daily bread, and the other stuff I need.
Give us this day . . . our daily bread, and my other priorities.
Give us this day . . . enough manna for today and . . .
Give us this day . . . our daily bread, and enough for my retirement.
Give us this day . . . our daily bread, and enough for future calamities.
Give us this day . . . our daily bread, and enough to pay for protecting what I don’t need.
Give us this day . . . our daily bread, and enough to pay my doctor when I worry about stuff.
Give us this day . . . our daily bread, and no trouble.
Actually, God, I know You focus on basic essentials, so here’s the deal:
You give us this day . . . our daily bread, and I’ll take care of the rest.
WHEN TRUTH IS TRUTH
Truth does not become Truth . . . when it becomes relevant.
Truth does not become Truth . . . when circumstances make people listen to it.
Truth does not become Truth . . . when the majority believe it.
Truth does not become Truth . . . when people open their Bibles.
Truth does not become Truth . . . when all goes well.
Truth does not become Truth . . . when hard times come.
Truth does not become Truth . . . when Congress sings “God Bless America.”
Truth does not become Truth . . . when you beat the system.
Truth does not become Truth . . . when it gets enough votes.
Truth does not become Truth . . . when I believe it.
Truth is Truth when . . .
That is not the way to talk about Truth, because it implies that there are times when Truth is not Truth.
TRUTH IS TRUTH . ! —at all times, in all places, in all cultures, in every debate, in every dilemma, in every living being.
We can’t define it, because we didn’t invent it.
We can’t define it, but we can find it.
We can’t define it, but we can draw a line with it.
We can’t define it, but we can live by it.
“What is TRUTH?” —–Pilate, to Jesus
“I am the TRUTH.” —–Jesus
“Your Word is TRUTH.” —–His Book
We cannot alter or affect the TRUTH—but we can accept it.
The glorious TRUTH is this:
“Then Jesus said to those Jews which believed on Him, ‘If you continue in My Words, then you are my disciples indeed, and you will know the TRUTH, and the TRUTH will set you free.'”
What a deal—it is TRUE—and it is free.
BUSINESS AS USUAL
“I’ve got to keep giving everything to just put food on the table for my family.”
“What can we do now?”
“The democratic process gives Americans what they ask for.”
“Jesus will come someday soon and fix everything.”
“I dread the thought of persecution, but I’m not facing it yet.”
“Financial analysts tell us how to adjust, so we’ll get by, again.”
“History repeats itself, so it’s not really the end of the world.”
“Politics—that’s in Washington—I don’t live there.”
“Lots of product labels say things cause cancer—in California—I don’t live there.”
“Nothing changed in my life on November 7.”
“You win some—You lose some—I’ve got to go to work.”
“The re-elected ‘president’ said he’ll reach across the aisle, Nov.7”
“The Speaker of the House said he’ll reach across the aisle, Nov.7”
“Deficits are nothing new—nothing’s happened yet.”
“They haven’t blasted the Ten Commandments on the wall of the Supreme Court [just in their rulings].”
“We still hear ‘God Bless America’ at the end of speeches.”
“‘In God We Trust’ is still on our money—that should count for something.”
“We’re America—we should just get along with everybody.”
“Just tell everyone about Jesus—don’t worry about anything else.”
“What will be, will be—we can’t do anything about it.”
“When Martin Luther was asked if he would change his plans if he knew Jesus was coming back that day, he said he would still plant a tree as he had planned.”
“I’m just hanging onto my job” —–average American worker
“I’m just hanging onto my job” —–average American politician
I’ve written about “Business As Usual” before.
This time I’m leaving the above statements hanging, for thought.
If you identify with any, or have a comment, please reply.
WORST THAT COULD HAPPEN NOW
Culturally Compatible Christianity
“The worst thing that could happen is for the economy to rebound before the Church repents.”
. —–quoted by Kirk Cameron from a friend of his, on AFR yesterday
BEST THAT COULD HAPPEN NOW
America now has a choice of two paths to return to God and greatness (or else . . . )
First Choice: Christians can pray and choose to repent (change) now for not separating ourselves from the evils around us in this culture, and not speaking out against them – – – – – watching the godless media in news, music, TV shows, entertainment—storing up money that will soon disappear instead of helping others in need—intimidated into silence, from the pulpit and the pew, about killing babies and marriages—forgetting that our eternal vigilance is the price of liberty, to maintain it just as it was to gain it—keeping too busy to think about all this (that factor will change now)—and, getting too comfortable for too long to realize the warm pot that we should not be in, is near boiling.
WILL CHRISTIANS JUMP OUT OF THE POT, NOW?
or
Second Choice: Christians will pray and repent and separate ourselves from the prevailing culture around us.
So what is the difference between can and will?
And what is the difference between Christians in the First Choice and Christians in the Second Choice?
Widespread persecution of Christians in the United States will draw a line separating Christians from all the others who think they are Christians.
And how will that look? Now, when “God’s people . . . turn from their wicked ways”, it will include giving up everything we were not willing to let go of previously, when we tried culturally compatible Christianity.
In reference to the opening line:
America may or may not return to greatness.
Christians in America can certainly return to greatness, before God.
“CHOOSE . . .”
Today’s voter ballot has two choices:
O TOP CHOICE . . .
“Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in truth; and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the Lord.
“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom you will serve . . . but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
“America, America, God shed His grace on thee;
And crown thy good with brotherhood,
From sea to shining sea.
“America, America, God mend thine every flaw,
Confirm thy soul in self control;
Thy liberty in law.”
O BOTTOM CHOICE . . .
“Lot was vexed with the filthy conversation of Sodom.”
Here is the message of a BHOB* ad for the current version of Sodom:
“Sex for the first time—set your standards high—BHOB*—makes a girl into a woman.
Voting for the first time—set your standards high—BHOB*—makes a girl into a woman.”
If Americans choose evil today, God will surely send more judgment on America.
For Christians in America who choose to serve the God of our fathers today, and every day, we will be persecuted during the judgment on America. But God will bring us through it, if we separate ourselves from the godlessness around us.
Most Christians are not ready. We are about to have a crash course in authentic Christianity. There will not be much time to cram for the final exam, and many church members will not pass the test.
PERSPECTIVES
[this article is under every category but fun]
What does a passionate American patriot write the day before this election when we choose democracy or dictatorship?
Where do we get perspective? I’ll tell you where I get my perspective. I have two sources that serve me well, and they overlap in confirmation.
FIRST—–The Bible is relevant, like reading the perfect daily newspaper.
SECOND—–American Family Radio Talk at afr.net, and OneNewsNow.com (just this moment, I hear that Marvin Sanders of AFR went to heaven this morning—he always gave anointed commentary on the world, and the most beautiful Christian perspective)
PERSPECTIVES
ONE—–Starting with the final perspective for all of us, I use a common phrase and a pointed illustration. “Time, and Time, Again—and Then—Eternity” If a million dollar bills make a stack as tall as the Empire State Building, and if a billion dollar bills make a stack to the moon and back several times, and America’s debt is 16 trillion dollars, then time is like a penny and eternity is like all the dollars in the world doubling every second. “the parts that are for keeps” means “get Jesus, get saved, get heaven, get on His terms, get Him in charge,now”
TWO—–Casualties of war—and holocausts. Young American lives lost in the wars of the past decade are comparable to the American lives lost in one day here at home before they are born. Who is doing the killing in each case? We must hold them equally responsible.
There was certain vindication when the Nazi murderers were brought to justice on the battlefield and in court. The Justices in America and the President who appoints them must be brought to justice for supporting 50 million murders here.
Vote accordingly.
THREE—–In China, Mao agitated Chinese workers, and millions died, furthering Communism. “Never let a crisis go to waste,” especially a crisis you created, for a purpose. In America, BHOB* agitates for class unrest, and many will die here when the intended frustration on both sides hits the boiling point, soon. “History repeats itself” is the consistent perspective.
Vote accordingly.
FOUR—–Skin color is not a choice. Racism is a choice.
The true colors of a person are not determined by the color of his skin.
Anyone who makes an issue of skin color only confirms his own character color.
Vote accordingly.
FIVE—–I wonder how many of the people who arrange for dead people to vote, also believe in the Resurrection of Jesus.
SIX—–When Islamists and gay activists become militant, they reveal their true agenda and faulty premise, for all to see. They both proceed incrementally for awhile. But neither stops short of absolute power.
Vote accordingly.
SEVEN—–We have ample warning, if we’re paying attention.
“Vote for Revenge” is a current ad by BHOB*.
“Vote for Love of Country” is a current response ad by Romney.
Vote accordingly.
EIGHT—–Perspective on all things financial—personal and national:
You can forget the economic issues if God is not pleased.
Vote accordingly.
PRAY PRAY PRAY (often)
VOTE (once)
*Barack Hussein OBama—Say BHHHOB aloud and it sounds like the warning for Christians in the 2008 election: “Beware of sheep’s clothing.”
INSURANCE = UNSURANCE, not ASSURANCE
Can you buy auto insurance that stops the drunk driver, and your own mistakes on the road?
Can you buy home insurance that puts out a house fire?
Can you buy health insurance that prevents cancer?
Can you buy travel insurance that keeps the plane in the air?
Can you buy crop insurance that makes it rain—or stop raining?
Can you buy insurance that makes good neighbors?
Can you buy marriage insurance?
Can you buy children insurance?
Can you buy life insurance that keeps you alive?
Can you buy life insurance for after you die?
Can you buy success?
Can you buy happiness?
Can you buy love?
Isn’t living worth more than making more money?*
Isn’t living worth more than all the stuff you buy with that money?*
Isn’t giving more worth more than getting more?*
Isn’t God’s reward for your unseen giving to help people you know—isn’t that worth more than impressing one person with your stuff?*
*Jesus said that.
How many struggling people do you know that you could help with the money you spend just protecting and maintaining your stuff?
How many more struggling people do you know that you could help if you started giving away everything you don’t need?
What if the clouds looming on the horizon become reality, and you lose all your stuff, and the investments and insurance are worthless?
Someday, will you say, “I wish I had given it away to help people.”?
What will you say to Jesus, and what will He say to you, about your stuff beyond your needs, and about the needs of others around you?
Insurance unsures eternal perspective on blessed assurance.
NEGLIGENT RELUCTANCE – to – TREASONOUS COWARDICE
“TIMELY TELLING THE UNTOLD TRUTH”
For over four years I have observed an irrational and negligent reluctance to call out BHOB* for who he is and for what he is about.
I have repeatedly stated that no one is saying what needs to be said, and no one is doing what needs to be done.
ONE—–
In the summer of 2008 I first heard dear friends make the statement, “Well, he says he is a Christian.” It made me gag, because these gentlemen should have greater discernment.
As I heard BHOB* repeat references to his “Christian faith” over the years, and more so as the 2012 campaign developed, I’m appalled that leaders and talk show hosts continued to “give him the benefit of the doubt.” He has made full use of that benefit.
TWO—–
Can one play it safe while committing treason? Can one have a clear conscience while committing treason? Can one maintain a respectable reputation while committing treason? It depends on one’s definition of treason. The obvious definition comes to mind first—selling or giving military secrets to the enemy of one’s country. When you add one word to the definition—secretly—it doubles the meaning of treason. It now includes fooling people and appearing respectable. When you add the ingredient of getting money for your treason, you must live in fear of both sides about making a mistake. When you add the ingredient of actually believing the enemy’s position, you are in past the point of no return (to conscience). The stakes get higher. Violence threatens, and becomes reality. Depending on the level of your position, you let other heads roll to save your own. And if you survive long enough, you are no longer guilty of treason—you are dictator—you write the rules—you are the rule.
But there is another form of treason—actually, a higher form that has nothing to do with giving away military secrets. It is denying what you believe in, by silence. It is betraying what you know to be right, by silence. It is not sacrificing to make a difference—to call for change. Right now many people in this country, in many positions, many reading this right now, are guilty of this form of treason. I understand all too well the reason for this treason.
Actually, many reasons:
—busy
—money
—struggling
—comfortable
—overcommitted
—playing it safe
—intimidated
—worried
—scared
—tired
This treason is spiritual at its core. Ask God to direct change in you, so you can be strong and courageous to help someone and stand against evil. And you may have to ask yourself if you want a respectable reputation (job), or a clear conscience.
THREE—–
How in the world could everyone, everyone, go along with not using BHOB’s* middle name Hussein during the 2008 election and since, while we were in a war against his namesake. Should a guy named Hitler get elected in America?
FOUR—–
If BHOB* wants his birth certificate issue to be hushed, why in the world does everybody hush?
FIVE—–
If somebody says it’s too hard to impeach the “president,” then what in the whole wide world was the 2010 election for, giving the House of Representatives the means to do just that. Why are these in constitutional power and authority afraid to publicly expose the atrocities in the executive. If everything BHOB* has done unconstitutionally had come out in impeachment proceedings, he would not get re-elected. I’m sick of hearing all of Capitol Hill saying they are doing all they can do. I’m sick of 535 people in the legislative branch acting paralyzed (collecting their “disability” paychecks from us), while 10 people—–THAT IS TEN PEOPLE—–in the executive and judicial run all over them and us and our constitution and our future!
SIX—–
If it walks like a duck, acts like a duck, squawks like a duck, AND hangs out with ducks from duck ponds far and wide, and hates the barnyard that feeds it, then it can very surely be concluded that BHOB* is a Muslim.
So what is everybody scared about on this one? Oh, we might get our heads chopped off if we call BHOB* a Muslim. Just remember, no one is threatening his head because he became a Christian, from Muslim roots. Proof positive.
Islam has a standing royal invitation to walk in and out through the wide open door in our national security and national sovereignty. Invitation accepted.
SEVEN—–
“If you can’t do anything about it, then don’t talk about it.”
How does that work for you in the military?
How does that work for you in politics?
How does that work for you in business?
How does that work for you in theology?
How does that work for you as news analyst, as talk show host?
“If you can’t do anything about it, then don’t talk about it.”
Here’s the list:
—–EMP bombs
—–power grid disabled
—–election riots
—–martial law
—–“because I could” (introduced by Clinton, perfected by BHOB* “I will change America. I am changing America. I will be changing America, without the “c” in “changing.”)
“If you can’t do anything about it, then don’t talk about it.”
Lord, have mercy.
One more comment on the “commander-in-sheik”:
When King David sent the soldier Uriah into battle with a written message to the commander to make sure Uriah got killed, we know exactly why he did it.
When BHOB* sent four Americans into a position to make sure they got killed, just exactly why did he do it ? ? ?
Back to the title of this piece:
When our news media,
When our alternate media,
When our preachers,
When our voters,
When our congressmen,
When our Senators,
When those in positions of leadership, positions of authority, positions of power,
When all the people who could make a difference, fail to call out BHOB* for exactly who he is and what he is doing, and fail to take necessary action to remove him from his position, we have the following:
WHAT STARTED AS NEGLIGENT RELUCTANCE HAS NOW BECOME TREASONOUS COWARDICE.
*Barack Hussein OBama—Say BHHHOB aloud and it sounds like the warning for Christians in the 2008 election: “Beware of sheep’s clothing.”