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A Second American Revolution

I am writing this monologue because I believe we are coming very quickly to a slippery slope that will hurl us toward a third world war.   This war, though, is not going to be one with defined battle lines and enemies dressed in clearly distinguished uniforms.   The enemy in this war will look just like everyone else.   They will be in our schools, on our jobs, and even in our churches and places of worship. Let me begin by saying I am thankful for our religious freedoms.   I feel that what makes America great is the fact that Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, and Atheists can all live together in peace.   The diversity of our country is the source of our strength. With that said, we are not dealing with a religious issue, we are dealing with an ideology, a social and economical viewpoint that is the same as Nazi Germany in World War II, as well as every other regime that was ever sought world domination.   I am speaking of “Islamic Extremists”. ...

In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day... (Mark Batterson) "2010 Throwback Blog"

THROWBACK BLOG from 2010…   From my favorite book, In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day by Mark Batterson.   Today is my brother, Tommy's, birthday.  Our conversation brought this memory back to my mind. After thinking about it, I wanted to re-share it with you.  This was a milestone for Deidre and I as we took a huge leap of faith a few years ago.   The result has been one miracle after another, all laced with trials and hurdles along the way, but crowned with God’s mercy and grace.   My hope is that this flashback helps you today to take the step God is calling you to! I am writing my first ever blog right now. I am sitting at my desk texting my wife, Deidre, and counting the minutes to be able to go home to see my family. I have a wonderful life, some challenges, like everyone else, you know, balancing time, work, ministry, family and the ever present finances. But overall I am blessed more than I deserve. We are standing at another precipice...