Pastor's Blog

Unlike the doomsayers, I believe there is Hope for America.  I will attempt to stay positive with this message, but, we must remember, we cannot be made well unless we first realize that we are ailing!  Isaiah 1 appears to be like the morning headlines of the American newspaper.  We have become a sick nation, primarily because of the lack of godly leaders with courage and convictions.  

We must individually examine our own hearts when it comes to our indifference or backslidden condition.  C. Tobey: “The things that are wrong with our country today are the sum total of all the things that are wrong with us as individuals!”  It can be said of that the average Christian has become “desensitized” or even “accommodating” to the gradual decay of Christian values in our country today! We are no longer the “conscience” of our communities!  We are to be “light” in a dark world.  If the light is dim, people will perish in darkness.  I believe that Christians are the only people who possess that true light.

Gen. Omar Bradley reflects, “We have grasped the mystery of the atom and rejected the Sermon on the Mount.  We have achieved brilliance without conscience.  We are nuclear giants and ethical infants!”  As the Book of Romans declares, “We are worshiping and serving the creature rather than the Creator!”

Where’s the HOPE?  Psalm 114:34 – “Righteousness EXALTS a nation…”  The question is; how can we practice Righteousness?  Following are just a few suggestions:

Remain true to our Christian Convictions!  What might they be?

The Bible is the final authority for me and my family!

My Body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit!

The only way to heaven is through faith in Christ!

Marriage between a man and woman is a life-long commitment to God!

Money is to be earned and managed according to Scriptural principles.

My life-style must be in line with Christian values.

My children will be raised to believe the above!

Help the helpless!   

Show compassion and mercy!  

Showing others a “better way” of living!  

America has the most admired heritage of any country of modern civilization!  Have we gotten off course?  Yes!  We need to see it and admit that!  Is there Hope for the Future?  Some would say NO, but I believe 2 Chron. 7:14!  I believe there is Hope for America and, that we, like our forefathers can leave our children a “Memorial” they can build upon!