A National Holiday

Originally Posted: December 4th, 2012

Once again we see the moles come out of their holes and attack the Christian Church because of our displays that celebrate Christmas. This happens every year but this year has an intensity I have not seen before.  Did you know that Christmas is a National Holiday signed into law by Pres. Grant?  We should be protected by Law but that seems not the case.

There are two responses to the above attack: 1. Speak out and oppose this intrusion on our religious liberties. 2. Ignore these attacks and try our best to celebrate the Christmas message without interruption.  My approach is to do both.  What could that mean?  I will speak out in defense of our religious and legal right to publicly display those things that communicate the Birth of Christ AND will continue to rejoice in the message of Christmas with my family and Church!  Let me add one more intention: I will pray for these enemies of the faith.

Prayers for Change

Originally written: November 7th, 2012

The day after Election Day 2012 and I’m sure there are many disappointed voters who hoped for different outcomes.  I, being one, initially was a bit depressed but soon was reminded that we are not to put our trust in any individual or political party.  If things get worse for America we must all the more be the children of light God called us to be.  The truth is, we have greater opportunities to be the bight hope in a very dark world.  In either case, we are members of the winning team– we know who wins in the end!

Pray for opportunities to be children of light and love.  Speak the truth in love and never back down!  Jesus spoke of a “falling away from the faith” before He returns.  That time may be on the horizon. We do live in a “post Christian” era and have become a minority force when it comes to politics and policies that impact our society.  However, we are the greatest force this world has ever known when it come to impacting the multitude with the hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ!  Be encouraged; we must rejoice in the “win-win” position God has placed us.  ”The gates of hell shall not prevail against His Church!”