The Gideon Factor

MERRY UN-CHRISTMAS

2011-12-21T22:44:00.000-08:00

Only in America, do you land at the international terminal and are greeting by countless numbers of uniformed, armed, law enforcement officials. This reminded me of 1979 on our first trip via Korean Airlines to Asian. The plane landed in Seoul, Korea. Passengers were ordered to disembark. Like little soldiers we all when through the security check, passport check, baggage check, personal check and then reloaded on the plane and off to our final destination.

How grateful we were when we concluded our vacation and landed at Los Angeles International Airport. There were signs everywhere that says, "Welcome to the United States of America, " with the smiling face of our President and a feeling a freedom in the air.

This December, when we landed there were no welcome signs even President Obama's picture was just there - they didn't even have his name or a greeting posted from him. It could have been anyone - but it was our president

There was no music, no carols, no jingles, no nothing just silence and long lines of terrified visitors waiting for their individual interviews.

When we landed in the Philippines, a huge nativity scene was in the entrance of the airport and Christmas tree lights were begin hung in the parking lots. When we landed in Malaysia, there was Christmas music playing the the shopping area and bright lights and Christmas decorations everywhere. When we landed in Hong Kong, again, a very happy welcoming environment.
When we went to China - we actually were greeted with Christmas music in the airport, Christmas decorations and a Merry Christmas sign on one of their most popular tourist attractions!

What in the world is wrong with America?

Because we are so paranoid on immigrants coming to America to seek a better life...guess what?
They are not coming in droves anymore. They are going to places like Macau, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines etc. Everywhere we visited, it was like progress. New high rises and skyscrapers. Businesses flourishing! People (mainly Chinese) carrying shopping bags not from Walmart or Kmart, but from Cartier, Givenchy, etc.

The Las Vegas of the Orient is thriving. I am told that more and more American Casinos are moving to Macau, because within one year they can pay off their entire investment! Also, there are plenty of jobs in Macau.

So while we are suffering economically here in the richest and freest nation on earth, the developing nations are beginning to show signs of economic prosperity and they are giving thanks to God for their blessings! You know the boat people are not there anymore.
They were all given housing!

The businessmen who left Hong Kong when it transistioned to China are all back!

It was a very Merry Christmas (though the name of Jesus was unspoken) everywhere we went!
So they know someone is blessing them - they just don't know who!

THE CRASH IS COMING

2011-09-03T12:40:00.000-07:00

If you know me, I am not a pessimist. But the "signs of the times" are very scary
right now. We have leaders in Congress and in the White House who say they care about the little guy on mainstreet, but I live with the people on mainstreet. And everywhere you go you hear stories of pressure, foreclosure, lost of income, suicide and the saddest of all, "loss of hope."

This excerpt is from one of my friends whom I highly respect. He too is an optimist and this is what he wrote:

I believe that our current national Government is actually trying to destroy the United States as we have known it. They are intentionally destroying jobs but talking about job growth. I cannot believe that the average member or voting Democrat, plus many others, can be as dense as they seem to be. I know, 52 % of the voters are on the Government dole in some way but they must realize that if our dollar is destroyed then they will have NOTHING. Of course we have to also realize that 20% of those on the dole, in whatever way, are fraudulent It must be recognized that less is far better than nothing. But when high school graduation is down to almost 50% and we teach no real math, economics or actual American history in our schools what can you expect but a bunch of followers! Then in college if the students take economics all they get is Socialism! This would be alright if it included all the history on what has happened to Socialist countries but it doesn't.

Creating infra-structure projects for jobs? This is exactly what President Hoover did and he was criticized beyond belief when the stock market crashed. But the blame actually should be on the shoulders of the bankers, the bond traders, the loan sharks, the lenders, the stock brokers and the US Congress. Those who were voted in to represent the people have represented them by increasing medical payments, decreasing social security benefits, increasing rents, increasing cost of gasoline and increasing cost of education. Yes, these legislators have Prime medical coverage, prime retirement benefits, eat at prime restaurants, live in prime neighborhoods all at taxpayor's expenses.

I could not believe it when I heard that public schools are now going to be charging $260 a year for a child to ride the bus to and from schools. That's outraggeous and they want to feed all the kids lunches? Why not just feed those children who don't have money and let the children ride on the busses for free!

This is unbelievable! The thinking is all off.

I know of people leaving the US Educational system and taking their RN and Medical training overseas. Why? Because there are great schools overseas that cost $800 a year verses $40,000 a year here in US and the quality of instruction is much better!

The United States took out moral values in public education in the 1960's. They took out prayer and they are trying to remove God. Instead they want to replace respect, honesty and integrity with the homosexual agenda (who cares?), with everything is okay, don't spank, don't correct, just medicate!

We have raised 2 or 3 generations of children with no moral foundation, who have no respect and no honesty. That's why you hear an increasing number of children killing parents for money or a credit card or for stupid things like they were prevented from playing video games.

This is absurd!

Kudos to those families who are pulling their children out of public education so that they can be taught and trained at home and not influenced by the lack of civility in the classroom due to lack of parental discipline and the handcuffing of the teacher's hands so that some classrooms are
full of mayhem rather than centers of learning?

Improvement cannot be accomplished overnight. But, it is time for good people to do something.

1. Run for office
2. Run for School Board positions
3. Take back control of schools and politics
4. Complain and make a stand for what's right

Of course it won't be easy. You will be criticized and the media will look under your bed for anything negative to say against you but the longer you talk the more they will listen. It's in the liberal's play book "keep saying it over and over again and the people will believe it as truth."

It's time to say truth and say it over and over again!

The Gideon Factor made the difference in the life of a nation. Let the Gideons of this nation arise and make a difference in the life of America before it is too late.

Election is coming in 2012. Make a difference

May 21, 2011

2011-05-22T08:40:00.001-07:00

It is amazing! Everyone was talking about May 21, 2011. Radio show hosts, News broadcasters and the Internet was alive and buzzing about the fact that "good" people will disappear on May 21, 2011 at 6 p.m. and be taken to heaven, and the rest, the roudy, the unbelievers will all be left behind to face the impending "end of the world."

Most Christians did not believe that this was the day Jesus would come back for His bride. But it was none the less amazing how much publicity this event received in all the Christian nations.

May 22, 2011, today, no one can say they have never heard of the Christian belief that some day, those whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life will suddenly disappear from the earth and that event will mark the beginning of sorrows as the world has never seen.

Coincidentally, those who predicted the Rapture on May 21, 2011 also predicted huge and unbelievable earth changes: volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, wars, natural calamities and disasters.

Those living in tornado alleys in the USA might have believed or thought they were left behind as a huge tornado ripped through their city destroying some 200 homes on May 21, 2011. Around the world unusual events are recorded on May 21, 2011. as a tornado lashes Davao CITY, Philippines: Two persons were hurt and at least 22 homes were destroyed by a tornado that lashed a village in Davao del Norte on Friday, officials said today. Philippines has tornados?

Earthquake hit on the NEW SAN MADRID fault? How about the 5.0 earthquake in Taiwan, or the 3.9 Earthquake in Hawai, or the 3.0 earthquake in Oklahoma. or the 6.1 earthquake in New Zealand, or the 6.0 earthquake in Indonesia, or the 6.1 earthquake in Japan, or 2.9 earthquake in Oklahoma. Okay, these are small shakers nothing catastrophic like the one predicted.

But are these possible precursers to a big one?

Take a look at the earthquake map on the US Geological Survey Website that you can access through the http://www.drudgereport.com/ You will see not only one but hundreds of shakers happening every minute in the Pacific Rim. Then you will see the Atlantic Rim beginning to shake starting with the Icelandic Volcando and see in the mid-atlantic there are huge earthquakes happening, but so far it has not affected any of the continents so it has gone mostly unnoticed.

The Mississippi is swelling and that huge amount of weight of water is going to effect the land mass there. Where is all of that water coming from? Just the rain? Or could it be the ice that is melting in the northern regions?

If you believe in Jesus Christ, then you will understand why He allowed this sort of false alarm to take place, it is a FIRE DRILL, a civil defense drill to the believers, to get ready, keep their OIL LAMPS filled and ready, for one of these days, the Bride groom will come. This is all a code language to unbelievers just as the military uses code languages to describe their operations, so does the body of Christ.

So fortunately for the unbelieving world, the Rapture did not take place on May 21, 2011.
But unfortunately for the unbelieving world, now they will have no excuse to say when it does happen, "no body told me!"

Church, we need to get ready for the ride of a lifetime!

The 10th Commandment

2010-12-11T23:20:00.000-08:00

THE 10TH COMMANDMENT

"Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is thy neighbors."
Exodus 20:17

God wisely gave Moses this 10th law because he knew that human beings who are always comparing themselves to others will never experience peace or contentment. They will always be looking over their shoulder at what the other guy has and what they do not. Comparison to others will make you miserable. There will always be the poor and there will always be the rich. Our goal is to do good, do right and trust God for the outcome.

The secret to maintaining the "joy" of your salvation is making a conscious decision not question why you have or have not. We have seen in recent days, Christians crash and burn just like Samson, as they lived in prosperity and self-glory. As we serve Him, the Word says that God is faithful and that He will supply all of our needs. If He happens to bless you abundantly, don’t squander His blessings. There will be an accounting someday of how you used what God had given to you and remember that only those things done for Christ will last.

Be faithful. Be consistent. And eventually we shall reap if we faint not. Be encouraged to continue to serve Him and don’t look to the left or the right, look only to the God the Father, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior and trust the Holy Spirit to lead and guide you and you’ll come out just fine!

Betrayed by a Friend?

2009-09-02T14:09:00.001-07:00

One of the most interesting phenomenas in the body of Christ is the phenomena of betrayal.

It all began with a entity named Lucifer whom God loved and trusted with rulership of the universe. He whom God loved, became disgruntled and jealous of God's leadership. Rather than rejoicing in the authority and responsibility that God had entrusted him with, he began to grumble and complain, of course not to God face to face, but behind the scenes to those whom he had influence over.

As days progressed and perhaps eternities in God's time plan, these rumblings and complaints grew more and more until Lucifer decided that he could do a much better job than God in the running and operation of the universe.

So while bowing to the authority of God, while having and using priviledged access to the very throne room of God, while using all the perks and benefits God had bestowed upon him, when speaking to God face to face and lauding God's goodness and glory, Lucifier began to plan for the ultimate overthrow of God.

Thinking that he could gather more than 50 percent of God's angelic hosts which would render God's trusted angelic leader, Michael, short in his ability to defend God's domain and territory, Lucifer who was wallowing in his own deceipt and grandeur, believing that he had been able to convince the multitudes of angelic beings that God was not a good leader, that God's priority was not caring for the universe, that God had lost touch with the angelic hosts who were guarding and caring for the planets etc. Lucifer boldly launched his open rebellion against God.

This same scenario took place on a much lesser scale but had tremendous positive repercussions-- the betrayal of Jesus by his disciple Judas in the Garden of Gethsemene. What Lucifer meant for evil, became a part of God's glorious plan for the redemption of all of mankind.

So 200o years later.

This scenario is many times being replayed in churches, businesses, ministries and governments. Being betrayed by a friend whom you have only showned love, compassions, and concern is a "red badge" of honor in the scheme of eternity. If you can remain loving, forgiving, and keep marching forward without becoming vindictive, or consumed with bitterness and unforgiveness you will have won the greatest battle and test of your life and existence.

We often pray in church that we want to be more like Jesus, we want more of God in our life.
When we go through betrayal, we identify with our Saviour Jesus Christ and the ultimate creator of the Universe, Jehovah our heavenly father who were the very first ones to suffer the pain of betrayal. And yet, with all of that pain, THEY continue to love. That's why it is a privilege for we, as Christians, to serve a God who loves, heals and forgives.

Is There a Prophet in the House?

2009-04-27T16:28:00.000-07:00

I have been thinking about this for about 3 years now. I have consulted both "prophets" and "elders" in the church with regards to the prophetic movement that is mushrooming now in the United States and abroad. I have prayerfully and thoughtfully - considered this question "is there a prophet in the house?"

When the Holy Spirit was poured out at the Azusa Street Mission in 1906 and the genuine move of the Holy Ghost swept across the United States to Europe and all around the world during the 1920's and 1930's men and women left their homelands to preach the gospel to Asia, South America, Africa, Europe and elsewheres, they took with them the power of the Holy Ghost with signs, wonders and miracles following the preaching of the Gospel. There was a great revival and much of the fruit that remains today are a result of their labors.

After World War II, a revival again took place across America during the late 1940's through the early 1960's. Then there was a quiet until the Charismatic movement began to penetrate the closed doors of denominational churches including the Catholic churches.

Pentecostals from the originial Azusa Street Revival held pretty true to the doctrine that came forth from that revival. Out of the Charismatic movement of the 1970's and 1980's all kinds of doctrines began to develop some very good and some questionable. The good doctrines were the "gifts of the Holy Spirit" and their operation, fasting and intercession, worship and praise, faith, etc. But there were some that were on the border line: Reinstituting the tabernacle of David, Keeping the Sabbath Day, Prosperity Doctrine, Shepherding Doctrine, Some deliverance methods and means, some prophetic methods and means, the Office of the apostles, prophet, teacher, evangelist and pastor.

It is amazing how the first wave, was everyone wants to be a Pastor. Then the second wave is everyone wants to evangelize and be an evangelist. The third wave was everyone wants to teach and be a teacher of the Word.

Today, everyone wants to be a prophet. There are schools for prophets. Yet, we see in so many lives of these professed prophets sins unbecoming a true prophet, someone who is willing to keep his/her body and mind pure and clean from the world.

In the new testament, prophets were proclaimers of the good news. They relayed messages to God's servants and preached the gospel of Jesus Christ. They were many times unnamed. And the ones who were named, have one or two significant events that are recorded with 99% of their lives unrecorded in the pages of the new testament.

Today's prophets have television exposure. They are elevated and many earn salaries that would rival a CEO of a Wall Street Firm. They sell stuff. All kinds of stuff.
I am just wondering if this is the kind of prophet that would please God? Or are these prophets just a symptom of the church today who neither has time to read the bible, pray or attend deeper life classes so that they could hear from God direct rather than indirect through prophets?

An old timer gave me a good passage found in Hebrews 1:1,2 - "God, who at sundry ties and in divers manners spake in TIME PAST unto the fathers by the prophets, hath in these LAST day spoken unto us by His Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds."

If we are living in the last day, then the Holy Spirit will speak to us. Men and women who have the prophetic gift merely confirm the word that God has already spoken to our hearts. They also provide the encouragement to the body and sometimes, they do speak a word of exhortation. But all hearts are convicted or confirmed by their words.

False prophets speak sensual desires that meet the desires of the flesh. And of course as a reward, they receive praises of man, gifts of man, and notoriety of man.

In II Kings 2. You will see that these two men were prophets, not because of training, or preparation, but because of God's divine destiny and plan for their lives. In verses 1-6 we see Elijah testing the commitment of Elisha to follow him in ministry. We also see the "sons" of the prophets who apparently heard from their "fathers" that God was planning to call Elijah home to glory, give Elisha a prophetic word, "Knowest thou that the Lord will take away thy master from thy head today?" It was a word that would come to pass. But it was a word that was trying to divert Elisha away from the true prophet of God, Elijah. Elisha, knew that although the word was true, it was a distraction from following the true voice of God and the path that God had set before him and his response was, "Yes, I know it; hold ye your peace."

After Elijah and Elisha reached the Jordan and the miracle of the parting of the waters took place, Elisha received from Elijah the double anointing for ministry.

It doesn't say that either Elijah or Elisha were ever one of the "sons" of the prophets. In fact, most all "sons" of the prophets failed to follow in their father's footsteps. Why do you think this is? Because Prophets are not man made, they are God ordained.

What bothers me about the Office of the Prophets is that there are several branches of prophetic ministries. What happens when the prophets who are speaking for God give opposing messages? The prophet says, "Go." The prophet says, "stay." The prophet says, "run." The prophet says, "walk."

Lately too many prophets have been falling into the sin trap. Why? Because when they start to bring in the mega dollars from the sales of their books, tapes, and other items plus love offerings, they now do not have to spend so much time in the word, on their knees and they have more time to go to Aspen, New York, Cabo San Lucas, and other resorts to rest and be refreshed and before you know it, they are completely leaked out of the presence of God. That is when dangerous times occur. That's when they are not prophesying out of God's spirit but their own soul.

Very scary.

The prophetic giftings are to edify, encourage and uplift the body of Christ and to prepare the body for the work of the ministry. It is not for self aggrandizement. It is not for vainglory. It is to prepare the body for ministry.

So far, I have not witnessed a prophet with whom I can say with total confidence, this is the PROPHET from God, listen to him and do not disobey. I can think of two extreme examples who proclaimed they were prophets of God David Koresh, Branch Davidian leader; and Jim Jones, the Disciple of Christ Church leader.

And how it is that all the prophets are Americans? Once a prophetic voice raises out of China or Singapore are the American prophets willing to submit that voice? Or do they snub their nose? Another prophetic voice is raised out of Africa and is completely ignored. It's all very confusing.

This is why as the old timer pastor said, "in these LAST day spoken unto us by His Son."

Do I discount all prophecy. Not at all. There are many vessels of God who's lives reflect the genuine presence of God, who do ministry under the anointing with clarity and power and who's fruit are evident for all to see. Who are they? They are the ministry gifts in your local church under the covering of the elders and the congregation, who have approved and do attest to their calling and giftings.

Why are they in the local church? To prepare the body for the work of the ministry and to protect the flock from false prophets.

FIX OUR PRISONS? OR FIX OUR VALUES?

2009-03-29T10:32:00.000-07:00

"Today, one out of every 31 adults in the U.S. is in prison, in jail, or on supervised released," states Cong. Jim Webb (D-Va).

That is a whopping 31% of our adult population is in some kind of trouble. The article goes on to state about the need to fix our prisons and to blame other nations for infiltrating their organized crime syndicates into our country.

But stop, and take a good look around at what is happening to the "moral" fiber of this nation. Stop blaming and start taking responsibility.

Congress and the Judicial system who are charged to oversee and legislate laws in the best interest of our citizens have created a giant monster who rages as what is good and moral and celebrates that which is evil. What is the evil? Taking away parental rights. Removing God from the public platform. Taking prayer out of the school. Indoctrinating our children with ideas of individual rights rather than moral responsibility.

The results of todays 31% of our adult population in prison is a result of the values or lack of values we instilled in their lives when they were children of the 1960's and 1970's.

It was appalling to hear the story of a grandmother who's grandchildren told the mortician to cremate "her" and discard her remains. As they all decided who was to share in the estate. That is a general story that is taking place all over this nation?

Why? The family unit has been successfully discarded. Children have been tossed to and fro between extended families, foster care and a variety of fathers and mothers. In schools, teachers cannot teach Judeo Christian Values and the curriculum on character and moral development has been watered down. In today's schools, children are permitted to "swear, curse, talk back to their teachers, carry huge sums of money, use cell phones in class, and are indoctrinated to liberal theology through approved coursework and curriculum." Unless they happen to attend a school headed by a good school board or unless they come from a in tact solid family, they are like little boat floating in the ocean looking for a place to land.

Nations in the past have seen America as a beacon of hope and light. Today we are exporting from this wonderful nation through movies and through our celebrities, a pattern and lifestyle that is not healthy. This pattern is one of immorality, lavish lifestyle, drugs, and violence. So it is a wonder that what is being imported to America is more of the same?

During the 1920's to 1960's America exported the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the nations. During the 1970's to 1990's the nations imported the gospel of Jesus Christ to America. During the past 20 years, we have exported "legalized abortion, homosexual marriage, glorification of the individual and the lavish lifestyle."

Regardless of whether you think the homosexual lifestyle is right or wrong, nearly 100% of the nations of the world prior to 1990 believed it was wrong. Families were in tact and strong. Today that one idea is causing the breakdown of families more than anything else.

What is the solution? We can never fix our prisons without fixing our values.

Armaggedon in California?

2008-11-15T10:58:00.000-08:00

Actor Rob Lowe said it perfectly it was "armaggedon-like" according to the article posted at
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/3463216/Rob-Lowe-escapes-from-Armageddon-California-wildfire.html

In the article quote, "Among the 14,000 homeowner in Montecito are the talk show host, Oprah Winfrey, the film director, Steven Spielberg, and actors John Cleese, Michael Douglas, Christopher Lloyd and Steve Martin. Large swathes of the coastal settlement were reduced to charred, grey landscapes where gates surrounded piles of rubble - all that remained of multi-million dollar houses."

We pray that their homes were saved. When the 9th circuit court decided to rule against the 65% of Californian voters who still believe in the American Flag, Mother and Apple Pie with the values of service to country, family and fellow man, it seems like all "hell" has raged against this state.

It was the fires of northern California started by some kind of a atmospheric condition, then it was the fires of Southern California. Then it was the collapse of the economy and banks. Then it was the financial crisis at the state's treasury. What else can go wrong? A whole lot!

We are not playing around with the environmentalists. We cannot pay off mother nature with a bailout.

As we stray away from the values that made America great, and we embrace more and more selfish humanistic values where man becomes the focal center and divine providence is relegated to old used books in the basement, we will find out that the creator who endowed Americans with the unalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, will withdraw his presence from our lives and the lives of our state and nation. Then you will see what it is to live in a country who's God is not God but who's god is the idol of materialism, self endulgement, immorailty and lawlessness.

Our prayer is as the rain falls upon the just and the unjust that God will spare and protect those who hearts are toward Him.

"Hate Crime" is now Redefined

2008-11-13T22:21:00.000-08:00

The media loves to report a "hate" crime. Just tonight I heard CNN report that the Klu Klux Klan were at it again... The definition of "hate" applies only to the radical right. If someone from the radical left commits a hate crime, such as desecration of a house of worship such as the Mormon church they report it as, "an expression of exasperation again the racism, discrimination, biogtry and unconstitutional actions, by the religious right"

In California we recently passed two propositions (2) to give our chickens, cows, pigs and goats more elbow room and (8) to reaffirm that the definition of marriage is between one man and one woman.

There was no uproad about the chickens, which was a really stupid proposition which the left and the animal lovers passed. But, when Proposition 8 passed, the entire radical left arose in protest filled with vitrolic language, banners, signs and threats.

The radical left politicans and judges vowed to overturn this proposition which was legitimately passed by a majority of our regular citizens from all nationalities, races and political persuasions, fairly and squarely.

Unless the conservative, family oriented and based voter wakes up and makes his voice heard,
we will be relegated to a regime of radicals that will strip every right, freedom and moral character from the lives of our children and our nation.

Here's what I am seeing since the eradication of prayer from the life of our children and our public life.

A. Increased crime
B. Increased disrespect for authority
C. Increased agenda of the radical left which includes the elimination of all moral values.
D. Increased sexual crimes and acts against children
E. Increased cheating in all areas of life.

I was very appalled at what Rev. Jeremiah Wright preached from the pulpit after 9-11 occurred. But as I was watching what the radical left is trying to do to make OUR VOTE
NOT COUNT, the CHEATING, the LYING and the TOTAL DISREGARD for INTEGRITY
in their words and deeds, I can almost agree that if things do not change, God will not have to "damn" America. America will be damned because the people we elected into political office really and truly don't give a damn about us - just their own pocketbooks and re-election.

We have heard already the comments, that I don't have to worry, Obama is going to pay my bills. What happens when that doesn't happen? I heard the RICH people WILL have to pay.
The Rich people have to sacrifice. What about the sacrifice of us all? This class warfare was great on the election stump, but it doesn't translate into real life. It could be the start of the American 21st Revolution which will pit the poor against the rich which is what is happening in almost every 3rd world nation.

Also, who gave the right to distribute 75o billion dollars to one man? Who's stupid idea was that?
Now we hear about the bailout companies spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on rewards and parties for their employees to reward them and keep the best of these "so called" investment traders. What for? So that they can wheel and deal some more and make millions for themselves while at the same time putting their companies at risk and the poor stock holders at risk as well?

Whose stupid idea was that?

When the righteous rule the people rejoice! The the evil rule the people mourn.
Right now the democrat party is filled with many unrighteous people. People who admittingly had affairs with men or women: people who took bribes and hid them in the freezer; people who campaigned with their wives on the platform and their mistress in the hotel room; people who took millions of campaign dollars from people who are unqualified to give; people who love to give government money away but can't bare to give 10% of their own money to charity; people who say they are helping the middle class and poor people, but yet, want to live in the Beverly Hills of the counties and visit the poor areas only during election time. Give me a break! The ones who were like this on the right were forced to resign by their own conscience, their families, or their constituents.

The left has a motto, "elect us for what we do for you, not for what we do." What a bunch of hypocrites.

If we find good politicans and governmental officials on the left, right or in the middle, we need to support them.

Well our nation is embarking on another 4 year journey into history. My hopes are that with this new Obama Nation we will someone still remain "one nation under God" and not one nation under the socialized, democratic, humanistic and liberal godless society.

Please Americans, wake up. As we lose our sovereignty and our patriotic spirit, as George Putnam, long time radio and TV commentator use to say, "let's not forget to take the flag when the good people leave."

Three Days to Go!

2008-11-01T22:23:00.000-07:00

I think most American's are getting "election overload" right now. Through out the month of October Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin were being dumped on by the media.

Now a couple of days before election and unfathomable amount of negative publicity is coming out against Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Joe Biden.

Running for the highest office in the land is admirable. But after spending $500,000,000 to win a position that pays $600,000 is truly an American tradition. But with the economy in the tank is it "prudent" to spend so much on advertising making the media rich?

After the election is over, I think these elected officials should again look into campaign reform. There has got to be a better way of handling a national election than what we have witnessed these past TWO YEARS.

Perhaps what we need to do is as they do in Iraq. Everyone get's ONE vote and you have to dip your finger in a bottle of purple ink. And, that ink doesn't go away for 30 days. That way it insures one vote for one person. Let the poling places be open 30 days using a police station or a city hall. You know that's a great idea.

You can get Access or Dial a Ride to bring in our seniors. Organizations like Acorn can go and pick up people and bring them to vote. We would have only two rules:

1. One vote per one person.
2. No bribes for votes.

Then as far as candidates are concerned, the two political parties should raise all the cash for the main presidential candidates with a limit of $1 per person. If there are 330 million Americans, then that's the limit.

The TV media should give everyone equal time for free! And we should have more voter's forums where candidates are asked the same questions separately like the Saddleback Forum and each given a chance to answer coherently and thoughtfully.

And all candidates should be completely vetted out and get a complete background check by the FBI before running so the people know they are not criminals, crooks etc and are qualified to have and hold the highest security clearance.

And there should be a limit on the time of campaigning.

What do you think? Then Americans can go back to the real world of watching reality TV and sports.

Colin Powell Endorses Obama

2008-10-19T11:22:00.000-07:00

Americans have a great deal of respect for General Colin Powell. This endorsement raises the bar for Senator Obama like no other. But, on the other hand, General Powell has always been a maverick when it comes to policy, to military and in his personal life.

He doesn't like to run with the stream. And, I believe, although he doesn't admit it, he is very happy to see someone from the African American Community who is credible and believable actually be nominated for President of the United States of America. If Colin Powell had political aspirations, the Democrats would have nominated him last time.

So, perhaps the prophetic words of Kim Clement are true. That whoever is elected as President of the United States this time, will prove to be one of the best Presidents and do great things for our country in the next four years.

This is why, we as Christians can say, God is in control. He will have whom it wants as President. And, if we don't vote, we will get whom we deserve!

As Americans we need to pull together. It should not be about race or color but
ideology. Both candidates are qualified - one has more experience than the other. But experience is a great teacher and whom ever is elected will have his share of experience beginning on day one in the Oval Office.

Ideology we have to vote for our values. Because if we don't, in years to come, they will rewrite the founding of our nation, the history of the constitution, and they will rewrite the policy of the churches in America as they have already written the history of our founding President George Washington so that they can eliminate the stories we learned in grade school about his "honesty, and his integrity."

By eliminating honesty and integity in our politics as well, we give license for dishonesty and untruthfulness and greed. This is the basis for the downfall of any civilized nation.

Since 1776, America "the loved one" has enjoyed the blessings and fruits of a godly nation because our moral and legal foundations were based on principals found in the Holy Scriptures.

If we decide to base our foundation on any other such written document, we will see the walls of our nation crumble into the dust of corruption, immorality, and anarchy. So how much time do we have left?

After this election it is only 4 years until 2012 the end of the Mayan calendar.

We need to all pray for our beloved America!

Obama Will Win?

2008-09-22T01:28:00.001-07:00

I received an interesting email from a Brother in the Lord who believes that Obama will win.

He believes this based on the fact that God will allow the "Philistines to take the Ark," due to the sin of the church as in the old Testament.

I believe that if Christians vote based on Biblical values that this race will be decided in the favor of John McCain and Sarah Palin.

If the church, those who claim Jesus Christ as Savior votes according to Bible based valued, then every denomination, every synagogue, every parish and every Mormon temple would have to vote pro-life and for the marriage act.

It is hard to hear the the church would allow the Philistines to take over 100% and that Ichabod will be upon America.

I am encouraged that indeed, when God's people's hearts grow cold, God sends the pestilence not to hurt them but to remind them Who is their source of supply.

As a Christian that votes for men and women who uphold our Christian values, I cannot vote for Obama and I have to vote to Sen. McCain and Sarah Palin.

If Christians who are aware of the fact that Obama is pro-choice and against the marriage amendment act, vote for the democratic ticket including Sen. Biden who are all in favor of abortion and who will nominate judges who are anti-Christian, then in Proverbs it simply states that God "hates those who shed innocent blood." How much more is the innocence of the unborn child? If Obama was pro-life then I would say YES, go ahead a vote for him - he couldn't be any worse than what we have.

The calamities that will come upon America will be because the blood bought church of Jesus Christ has become political and they will not vote for the man or woman, white or black that truly upholds the Christian values that are biblically based.

For this reason, true Christians cannot vote for the Philistines.

We cannot allow the enemy to influence us because we have ought against the "established" church. Yes, the church has made many, many mistakes. They have grieved the Holy Spirit more than once and today that grief is so evident by all the fallen brothers and sisters in ministry. Yet, with all of that, we, the Body of Christ cannot let down the standard. We have to forgive and go forward.

If Obama wants the vote of the believers then he too must be bold enough to go against his party's platform. But he cannot. He is obligated. He is not a maverick, sadly, he has become a pawn of the Kennedy's who are trying to control him.

In every country and city, we MUST VOTE for values based candidates from the Council members to the governors.

The church has to be bold and stand together, black, brown and white. That will show the world that the church is in unity. It is truly not about color, It is about the future of our nation as a Christian nation!

In many nations of the world, they "hate" America. It is because of the ungodly mess we see in the movies and on television. Who is supporting the Obama ticket? - the Hollywood elite.

Last Saturday the Streisand, Spielberg, (etc) elite paid $28,500 per ticket to have dinner with Sen. Obama. Imagine if they gave that much money to support the homeless or support a missionary for one year.

Do you watch TV? Or does TV make you cringe?

So again - that brother may be right.

It's time the church take the chip of their shoulder, forgive, and stand up for what is right!

If we want revival to be a reality, we must become one voice for God! If the church will do what's right, then rather than Ichabod the church will rejoice! And the true revival will break forth as the government allows God and Jesus Christ back into the life of our society. It this a dream?

Vote Christian Values

2008-06-26T19:51:00.000-07:00

We need to continue the spiritual battle and warfare in our cities, our states and in our nation.

There are three key areas we need to remember when we make our decision whom we are voting for. It's not about money, nor gasoline, nor the war in Irag! Our vote should be based on the Christian values that has made America great!

1. What does the candidate think about Jesus Christ?
2. What does the candidate think about the family and marriage?
3. What does the candidate think about shedding innocent blood?

It's that simple!

In the meantime, WE HAVE TO PRAY THAT THE JUDGES UPHOLD THE LAW AND NOT MAKE LAW. The citizens of California voted that Marriage is between a man and a woman. An investigation of why these judges decided to make new law rather than uphold the law and force Californians to make another initiative and make this a national referendum and perhaps a constitutional amendment should be initiated. If judges would uphold the law then all of this would be unnecessary!

Is God asleep? Not on your life. With "rare fires" raging,the economing sagging and the gas prices skyrocketing He is definitely not asleep. He has simply lifted his hand of mercy and blessings for a moment in time.

When the people forget who is the Giver and Sustainer of Life - When the people ignore God's values and commandments, then the consequences are God may no longer shed His great light on this nation.

There is a remnant of godly Christians all over the United States praying and interceding for God to stay his judgement and extend his hand of mercy upon a people who do not know what they are doing - a people who are more interested in immediate gratification rather than eternal life - a people who willfully break every commandmant and would like to erase the commandents of God from the life of every school boy and girl in this nation.

God definitely is not asleep. But our leaders may be asleep. He sees and knows of the things that are going on now behind closed doors.

What shall we do? Who will speak for the people? Who will speak for values that we hold so dear? We need to encourage those who have a heart for their cities, states and nation to enter the political arena and restore righteousness, integrity and morality in our culture and in our politics.

Whether Republican or Democrat, politicians who do not keep their word to the people who voted them into office, are open and susceptible to be swayed by influence peddlers and financial opportunities. Is there a man or woman who will stand in the gap for our nation and for our Christian values?

Letter to Governor Arnold Schwartzennegger

2008-06-16T20:01:00.000-07:00

Dear Governor,

This is only the second time that I have every written to you. Last time was to congratulate you for your stand on the Hydrogen Highway.

This time I am writing with great concern for the future of our great state. I expected you a staunch family man married into a very religious family to stick up for the rights of the family in this state. Family means Husband Wife and children. We know that our culture is degrading to the point of anarchy. Children hate and kill their parents. Parents hate and abuse their children. Homosexual priests and youth leaders invade the innocences of our young lads. Homosexual and promiscous teachers rob our children from the respect and authority of those whom should be of the highest example to them, by molesting or having an illicit affair with them. This goes for wayward clergy too.

The breakdown of the family and family values in this nation is only a foretaste of the horrific events to come.

History will record that under Governor Arnold Schwartzennegger the end of the family as once was known in all of our history and the history of this world, has ended in California.

Today, June 16, 2007 is a chilling day in history. The motives of the 9th Circuit Court has been shouted throughout internet websites throughout the land. And no one is paying attention.

But you, Governor, the man we trusted to replace Gray Davis, and protect our culture and values, did nothing.

As Madelyn O'Hare was successful in removing the right and privilege of every child in the United States and educators to pray in school, so have you removed the distinction of what it means to be a mother, father, son and daughter - as a family.

I am waiting until the day when humans can marry their dogs and cats. Why not? Some pets are closer friends than man living human beings and relatives.

The demise of the culture we once loved and grew up with in this wonderful nation will fall and the enemy will have no problem in conquering a nation of self centered people who lavish themselves the corruptible pleasures of life robbing the innocence of our young daughters and sons by making them choose to be gay or straight before they understand the full meaning of these terms.

It is a very sad day for California, Governor and you could have done something to prevent or delay this action until the citizens of California had spoken.

The Church is Looking for the golden calf again

2008-04-19T11:12:00.000-07:00

When times get tough, when the church gets cold and boring, when God's people are prospering and have plenty to eat, they begin to look for a golden calf.

In the book of Exodus, Moses had just led his people out of bondage. They were free. They were blessed with the wealth of Egypt. God was with them protecting them with a pillar of fire at night and directing them with a pillar of cloud by day.

Their leader was asked by God to take some time away to commune with Him. The leaders left in charge of the "congregation, " Aaron and Miriam, suddenly had a revelation. We needed something tangible that the people can see, touch and feel to point them towards god.

You know the story! God has furious and he threatened to annilhilate them in the wilderness - save the pleadings of Moses on their behalf.

Today in the 21st century, the church in America, having endured the growth of mega churches and ministries and the prosperous years of the 1990's are once again as was the Church in Laodicea - sick and tired of their blessings and are now looking Christ in all the wrong places.

Colossians 2 (Read this passage carefully)
For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; that their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words. For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.

As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.

And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; and having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.

Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels (New agers) , intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,and not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.

Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances, (Touch not; taste not; handle not; which all are to perish with the using); after the commandments and doctrines of men?

Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body: not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.

Colossians 3:1-3
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affections on things above, not on things on the earth. For yet are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.

From the Life Application Bible:

The problem Paul was combatting in the Colossian church was similiar to gnosticism (from the Greek work for "knowledge"). This heresy (a teaching contrary to biblical doctrine) attacked Christianity in several basic ways. 1) It insisted that important hidden knowledge (revelation) was secret from most believers. Paul, however, said that in Christ we see all we need to see of God's provision for us. 2) It taught that the body was evil; Paul countered that God himself dwelt in a body - that is, he was embodied in Jesus Christ. 3) It said that Christ seemed to be human, but was not. Paul insisted that in Jesus we see one who is fully human and fully God.

In verse 2:8 Paul writes against any philosophy of life based only on human ideas and experiences. Paul asserts that when we know Jesus Christ, we don't need to investigate other religions, cults, or unbliblical philosophies as the Colossians were doing. Christ alone holds the answers to the true meaning of life, because Christ is life. He is the unique source for the Chirstian life; therefore, no Christian needs anything he has not provided. (End of comments from Life Application Bible)

When man's philosophies and traditions start to trickle into the church, we should remember the words of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior and see what he thought of that particular idea.

Matthew 15:1-9
Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem saying, why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.

But he answered and said unto them, "Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your traditions? For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.

But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, it is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; and honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free? Thus have ye made the commandent of God of none effect by your tradition. Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you saying, "This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me." But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandents of men.

Let's continue to look at what Paul said in Galatians 5:1-4

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Behold, I, Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. For I testify again to every man that is circumcised that he is a debtor to do the whole law.

Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.

There is a danger to go back to the traditions of man looking for the reality of a relationship with Jesus Christ, because it isn't there. Paul said the traditions of man, which in his case was from jewish traditions, were only a shadow of things to come.

Once Jesus Christ came he fulfilled those traditions and even so stated on the cross when he cried out, "It is finished." The heavy veil in the temple that separated mankind from a holy God in the Jewish tradition was rent in two.

Let's be careful as we intercede and pray and gain more wisdom and knowledge of natural and supernatural things that we don't forget the last commands of both Jesus Christ before he ascended to the father and of Apostle Paul before he was execute.

Jesus Christ: "Wait for the promise of the Father which year have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence...But ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria and unto the uttermost part of the earth." Acts 1:4b,5, 8

Paul: "I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kindgom; Preach the word, be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth and shall be turned unto fables. But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of they ministry."

The Church needs strengthening. The Church needs Jesus Christ, the author and finisher of our faith! The Church needs revival.

The message of the gospel of Jesus Christ has endured centuries of attack, of compromise, of tradition, of heresy! But the genuine message of the Gospel has withstood every attack from the enemy.

What is the gospel: "For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotton son, that whosoever would believe in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."
John 3:16

It's that simple! We don't need a golden calf if we have Jesus!

It's Elementary Watson

2008-04-09T23:49:00.000-07:00

What makes a good cup of coffee?

Good coffee beans!

What makes a bad cup of coffee?

Too many good coffee beans!

God must have a good chuckle when He looks down from heaven and watches His children run to and fro trying to improve on His message, His methods and His means.

I was once listening to a conversation between two seminarians and truthfully although they were discussing a biblical topic, I had no idea what they were speaking about. They used the latest language of seminarians. New words. New vocabulary. New definitions. New trends.

There is a wonderful old movie called "Ten Gentlemen from West Point." It is the story of the founding of this famous mlitary academy. The commandant was a crusty old professional solider who believed that you learn by suriving the battles. And because he had survived that made him an expert.

One of the cadets a young gentleman believed that you are successful because you are born into a family of means and position. Therefore, you are automatically light years ahead because of your background and breeding.

In the mix there was a great teacher who studied strategy and war. And although he had himself never literally fought in a battle, you would never know it as he recounted battle after battle - strategies that were successful and strategies that failed.

The commandant would have none of this. For, he believed that war cannot be taught, it must be fought.

Then there was a good ol' boy from the backwoods of Kentucky. He was neither educated nor affluent. But he was raised on good old fashioned commen sense and decency. He listened to the teacher. He relied on his common sense.

These cadet soliders were called to assist in a battle against wayward indians. When they were out of the classroom onto the field of action and the field of battle, guess what happened?

The seminarian dialog vanished. The aflluence and breeding were of no help. The poor commandant was captured by the indians because he was still fighting war the old way. Who was the hero?

The man who had the commen sense who could speak the language of the people and who used his common sense in battle. When giving commands to the soldiers he simply cried, "go and get them."

It's elementary Watson. To build a solid foundation you need concrete and steel. To build up you have to go down deep. To enlarge you have to stremgthen the stakes.

There is nothing new under the sun and when we as human beings try to elevate ourselves above others in our thoughts, our words, our trendy ideas and revelations, it only takes one stroke from the hand of fate to bring us back down to earth again.

True greatness comes from knowing that we are nothing without Him.

In conclusion, it's okay to make Him laugh - let's be sure we don't make Him cry.

The Blended Church

2008-04-04T08:35:00.000-07:00

Pastor Harry Jackson has an excellent op/ed piece through Christian Breaking News. He speaks of a shaking of the "black" church and "white" church and time of God's chastening and chastisement.

True Christianity has no color line. It doesn't matter whether it is a black church, a white church, a brown church or a yellow church. True Christianity reflects only one color - a red Jesus church. A black man would be more than welcomed in a white Jesus Church. A white man would be more than welcomed in a black Jesus Church.

It's time that we stop talking about color and talking about Jesus.

Jesus would be welcomed in any "Jesus" church regardless of his color. He would preach the same message with a different flavor or style. He would vote the same way on important moral social issues no matter what color.

I welcome black churches that keep their spirited singing and enthusiasm in preaching and praise. I welcome blended churches that have worship in many different cultural areas. I welcome conservative white churches who sing traditional songs and keep the fires aglow of long past reformations.

If Christians would stop looking at the past and start looking towards the future and the difference they could make in the next generation - we wouldn't need to have any discussion about Jeremiah Wright, a man who lives in the past and holds on to unforgiveness of the past.

True Christians will recognize one another regardless of the color. They will accept one another. Carnal Christians will evaluate a man or woman based not only on color, but on status and affluence. The church, sadly has both types of Christians.

A Jesus Church has only one color - red that stands for His blood that is in our veins that unites us as brothers and sister in Christ.

We have never felt discriminated against from a true brother or sister in Christ!

Time for the church to be blended not physically, but in their heart.

Are We Losing More than We are Gaining.

2008-04-02T00:20:00.000-07:00

Dr. Ralph Winter, President of Frontier Missions asked this question in the March - April 2008 Issue of their international magazine, Mission Frontiers. This magazine is on the cutting edge of missions and thought provoking emerging trends in Christianity.

For the past 29 years we have had the privilege to work with Pastors of smaller churches here in the US and overseas as well. Some of those small church pastors grew to mega church pastors and we had the privilege of being an eye witness to the evolvement.

This article is especially poignant because it takes an honest look at the results of the church's work in the past 10-20 years. The great charismatic movement (1970-1980's) that birth so many exiting and vibrant ministries evolved from soulwinning and evangelism to entertainment and kingdom building.

The passion and the sacrifice the early founders made for the sake of souls and the gospel was replaced by the 2nd generation of professional ministers who's idea of success was a membership to an exclusive golf course and a BMW all purchased by the church.

I have some reasons why we are losing.

1. The church has lost it's passion for souls. The church has become a looky lou plethora of people who go from pillar to post, running around from ministry to ministry. Not solidly grounded in the word, not looking for the prophetic voice that is found in the pages of God's word, but for a prophet to give them their prophecy of the day. The church has lost the prophetic voice of God and has been running after the prophetic voice of man.

2. The call of the MISSIONARY in many cases is being replaced. Instead we send professionals to the mission field who teach at a seminary of some sort, who live in grandeur and the "green zones" of the mission fields sending their children to the best schools and living in the best homes with maids and servants. The sacrifice is that they no longer have 170 channels on the cable TV or the wonderful supermarket to shop at. Instead the example they pose to the indigenous people are affluent, arrogant, and unapproachable. (Watch two good movies: Inn of the Sixth Happiness the Gladys Alyward story and Keys to the Kingdom. Both are true and both show a genuine missionary call one protestant and one catholic and it also shows the hypocrisy of the organized church. I didn't know Gladys' story and I was so touched)

3. The indigenous church is becoming more literate. With literacy comes more questions. They are not interested in long discourses and sermonizing. However, if they have a need, physical or personal and God intervenes in a miraculous way that does catch their attention. How many of today's missionaries are able to say that "signs, wonders and miracles follow them."

4. The church has lost its love for one another. The church has become a business in America. And that spirit has traveled to the world. Rather than passion and sacrifice for our own fellow laborers such as missionaries who did serve overseas in the humblest of manners to the poorest of people, they come home and rather than being loved and honored for their sacrifices, they are treated like second class citizens (poor people ) because they naturally do not have the retirement income necessary to live even modestly they have to succumb to sharing a home or a room because their landlords are more interested in the bottom line than caring for one of God's unsung heroes. Too many pastors who served 25-35 years in their denomination and who cannot afford to retire are being "let go" without a retirement party, without another assignment to go to, without any retirement. And who cares? Younger pastors don't want those "old guys" around. But it is the old guys that blazed the trail for these younger pastors - they endured the hardships of planting, watering and reaping in the early days so that this generation of leaders could enjoy the harvest.

5. The church has allowed the leaven to invade our land. I Cor. 5:6, "Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?" The church has allowed the leaven in our society. Less than 5% of our population are gay or lesbians and that number may include sympathizers, and yet because of their influence we see orgies on TV, little boys in school now being taught to be more like little girls and children questioning their gender at tender ages because of the influence these small group has had on our society. Even the next generation of McDonald's leadership is allegedly promoting the gay agenda! Ray Kroc would roll over in his grave?

That leaven caused the church to go to sleep when they took prayer and the Bible out of primary education and we have produced several generations of agnostics and atheists and a new generational of heartless, godless people.

When asked if they needed additional Chaplains to bury our great generation of old soldiers, I was told that not really, because families are not giving them funerals. They just ask the mortuary to take the body away, cremate it and dispose of it without a funeral, because "the younger generation" doesn't want to be reminded or made to feel sad or they are too busy. How sick is that? No God, No Christ, No Church.

6. The Church is living in a dream world and very naive. I'm ok. So I trust by faith you're okay too.

In Kenya and Africa, if a small group of radial Islamic Muslims decide its time to kill all the Christians in a village, what do you think the average Christian family will do? Sit around and be slaughter. They will fight back. I remember the Watts riots in 1965. Good Christian families had shotguns in their living rooms. If the church doesn't wake up and realize that this religion is not of God but of Satan, we will have a slaughter than is so huge it will be unbelievable. It's happened over and over in Africa. The non-Christians kill.

Real Christians don't kill Christians. We are naive to think that there is a moderate muslim. Moderate muslim can only be moderate until the "jihad" is called then they have to join or else they will be part of the slaughter. (Watch how muslims are killing muslims in Iraq. If they can do it to their own brothers, how much more to people they consider dogs and people of the Book.)
There is a master plan for the radical muslims - 1) breed as many muslims as possible.
2) Marry white girls and convert them to Islam 3) rise in the ranks of business, military, politics and medicine to positions of power including law enforcement. Do not let a heathen (anyone other than a muslim) rule you 4) get rid of people of the book: Israelis and Christians.

There is a final reason why the church is losing?

Because God who is in control of this world is allowing this to happen. He has a reason why. It's just up to us now to be sure that we are not the cause of this loss. And if we are, perhaps this is the time to take an introspective look at our own lives to see how we can rekindle that passion and ignite the fires that once caused us to do the impossible - to dream the unthinkable and to accomplish the miraculous!

George Barna's forte is watching church growth. He has had the opportunity to meet our best pastors etc. And I think maybe what he is seeing is making him sick. They need to take a look at the small church pastors. They have stayed true to the task.

So we promote these guys and build them up and then they are discovered tapping in bathroom floors or secret meetings in hotel rooms. How sick is that? Rather than lifting up the name of Jesus - they were lifting up their names and look what happened.

The only person we can truly have confidence in not to embarass the church is Jesus!

If we allow Jesus to be Lord of our lives again and Lord over America we can starting winning again.