Where once was one, Now there are two

                No matter what your stance may be concerning the new regulations concerning women in combat, there is now one undeniable fact, there will be more children who will be combining their observance of Mother’s Day and Memorial Day when they remember their Mother.

                Women have died in all wars serving this country, but not usually on the front lines. They have served bravely and have been caught up in combat, but not sent intentionally. It just seems wrong to me, personally, to send the vessel God created to give life, out to have a greater risk of having that life taken. Am I being a male chauvinist? No, I just have a God given concern about protecting my sister and mother.

                But what about sending our sons into war? Yes I also hate the idea, but I can also relate more to the protection and sacrifice aspect of the male mentality than I can the opposite. May I dare say that the greater honor is not the fight, but the caring and serving the ones sent to battle? Sometimes, plainly speaking, the warrior is just a tool in the eyes of a government, but the ones behind the scenes giving the warriors their needed weapons and supplies are who they admire and respect. Until recent years, women were mostly in those roles. Now I fear it is no longer the case.

                In the future, many children will be visiting a mother’s grave twice in May, once on Mother’s Day, and again to place a flag on Memorial Day. Where once there was one holiday for mother, now there will be two.

                I continue to be conflicted about the issue, but I will pray for them all, for I am reminded the bible says in Proverbs 31:28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

 

Let’s not forget, not all mothers are at home on Mother’s day. Pray for those who give life, and may give their life. As the lines blur, may our God remind us why we need to remain true to His Word, and battle with prayer. ~ editor

 

Behold a Pale Horse

                There is something wrong in America today and every true believer knows it. Within a few short years, morality and caring for our neighbor has nosedived, while violence and lust have increased. As we become technologically smarter, we become less wise in the simple things.

                Idolatry flourishes. People now turn to the politicians to take care of them instead of God. They foolishly place their faith in man instead of their Creator. Persecution increases against Christianity, while pagan religions are readily accepted and taught in our schools. Witchcraft and demonic entities are sought after and become reality show hits, while children kill other children.

                Child sacrifice is practiced in the form of abortion. Euthanizing the elderly is talked about as a solution to the growing population. Man thinks he can control the climate, and charges tithes to those sheep that follow the religion of the environmentalist.

                Church leaders bring every new fad into the church to “bring people through the doors”, not believing in the power of God’s word as being enough. The name of Jesus is taught as just one way to heaven and we must be tolerant of other’s beliefs. Evangelism and witnessing about Christ is now called proselytizing and attempts are being made to make it illegal so as not to offend others.

                There is something wrong in America today, and every true believer knows it. It is the beginning of birth pains as prophesied. It is the beginning of the great falling away as people’s eyes are clouded by false teachings and false gods. It is a judgment because the church was silent with Roe Vs. Wade, silent on watered down gospel teachings, silent while the ungodly called us bigots, closed minded and unlearned. It is a response because we failed to face the attacks demonic forces were hitting us with.

                We forgot our helmet of Salvation, our shield of Faith, our feet shod with the Gospel of Peace and our sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. We entered the battle unprepared, and we lost some battles. But we will NEVER lose the war. For God has proclaimed it already won when Jesus returns.

                But in the mean time we are supposed to battle, with prayer and the Word of God. We are to proclaim the Gospel. We may have waited too late for America to continue as we knew it, but we can be a remnant force to be reckoned with.

                God expects us to take up the sword (the Bible and it’s truth), raise Jesus above all others (as our standard or flag), but let the Almighty fight the fight (be the general). We are to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ unto the end, never ceasing and never returning void.

 

                Has your church ceased to proclaim right from wrong? Have you decided to remain silent on heresy and unGodliness in fear of offending someone? If so, can you say you really want to win souls for Christ, or do you just “want to get along”? What does your true heart say