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A glimpse of America without God

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Ever wonder what America would look like without God?  I believe we’re getting a glimpse of America without God. I say glimpse, because I do not believe He has abandoned America…yet.  

However, I do believe He is allowing His people, and even those who have ignored Him, to see just how on the brink of darkness America is, spiritually and morally.

The level of evil brought into the light in America and Western Civilization during this time is depressing.   Every hour, every day, no matter where you turn, wave after wave of outrage, disgust, horror and blasphemy assaults our minds and psyches. Never has there been anything like this in the history of the United States. 

Practically every institution that provided guardrails for our society has been corrupted such as marriage, religion, the family, traditional masculinity and femininity, law, history, the military and education. Issues that in the past we never dreamed to question, such as the biological sexes, are now burning controversies. 

We’re talking unrelenting spiritual and psychological warfare, folks. It’s turned up to eleven and this is just a glimpse of America without God. 

Who is waging this war and most importantly, why?  

But before we address who, let’s discuss why.

Courtesy: Fox News

The why is obvious.  Taking America, –the symbol and freedom and liberty for the world—and destroying it from within to absorb into the one-world government plans of our adversaries, is priority number one.

Think about the world-shattering repercussions of America falling: no more national sovereignty, no more Constitution or Declaration of Independence, no more private property or freedom of travel. Imagine our governance replaced by a centralized world government unaccountable to the people. 

Who are those wannabe overlords?  They’re the Marxist/communists who not only make up the globalists, but have infiltrated federal, state and local governments, and bureaucracies. Our enemies are also the traitorous politicians and bureaucrats who have sold out America for their proverbial thirty pieces of silver. 

I choose to categorize these subversives and traitors under one description: the Godless.

The ‘g’ is capitalized in Godless because these nefarious schemers reject the Holy God revealed to us in the Bible. However, this does not mean they are godless (note the lowercase ‘g’). 

Since they do not worship GOD, by default, they are worshipping the god of this fallen world: the one who only comes to steal, kill and destroy.  This god is better known as the fallen angel, Satan. 

We know this by their rotten fruits of lawlessness, division, lies, fear-mongering, hatred, violence, rage, slander, and death.  We see these fruits  manifested in a wide-open southern border, cashless bail, a two-tiered justice system, the transgender movement, homosexual marriage, drag queen story hours, ‘swatting’ political enemies, the propaganda news media, election fraud, the demonization of fossil fuels, hatred of Christianity, and contempt for the family.

 The left cannot create anything beautiful or life-affirming that stands the test of time.  Instead, like their god, they counterfeit anything what was long ago established by the Creator.  All the Godless can sow is ugliness and destruction.

Every Godless policy they create is based in sin and darkness.  What results from this is a weakening of the law and truth.

I know of no other way to put this, other than the Godless hate absolute truth. All they love are lies. What’s worse, they believe if such deceits are spoken enough, people will accept them as truth. Big lie, anyone?

Unfortunately, their canards wither under scrutiny, therefore they must lash out with ferocity against anyone who disagrees with them. The Godless demonize these ‘transgressors’ as bigots, sexists, racists, homophobes, kooks, and conspiracy theorists. 

Such tags  used to work, because being labeled as such meant you were part of the tinfoil hat crowd or a hate-monger, worthy of shunning.  The problem for the Godless is they’ve used those epithets ad nauseum, ironically changing people’s perceptions.  Now those slurs to us, ‘the great unwashed’, mean the targeted individual is a truth-teller. 

As for the law, the Godless believe their causes such as saving the planet, playing God through abortion, or giving cachet to the multiple gender madness, bestows upon them, virtue. You see, they have a higher calling, therefore, ‘antiquated’ laws are beneath them.

What they have done, instead, is turn the law into a weapon against God-fearing/law-abiding citizens. For example, cashless bail and constantly raising the bar of what constitutes arrestable offenses does nothing to safeguard the people; such actions only aid criminals. Instead of protecting the community from the wolves, the people are gradually thrown to the wolves. 

If only politics were the problem, rectifying it would only take voting the bums out. Sadly, what’s happening to America is spiritual. This is spiritual warfare, and it’s evident to anyone paying attention. 

Picture what’s happening to American culture as a siege: not a physical encirclement, but a spiritual one. A siege is an operation where an area or fortress is surrounded. Supplies and power are cut off to force the inhabitants to eventually surrender.  In this case our spirit, minds, and even our birthright as Americans are the citadels besieged by the Godless. 

So what do we do ?

First, you need to be in daily prayer to God. Whether you pray in the morning, evening or all through the day, it is vitally important to spend time with our Heavenly Father. Thank Him for His provision and protection. Praise Him for all He has done for you. 

Pray for our enemies they would know Jesus as their Lord and Savior, and the Holy Spirit opening their eyes to their transgressions. Pray for revival as a new Great Awakening. Remember to always ask everything according to God’s will, not your own.

Next, read your Bible. Stop using it as a paperweight. Study the Word and get to know the ways of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit.  

Don’t just know of Jesus, know Jesus.  Only He can set you free from the bondage of sin and  fear  during  these times of intense spiritual warfare.

If you’re unfamiliar with spiritual warfare, the Bible teaches you what it is and how to fight.  We are to submit to God and stand against enemy. When we submit to God, we resist the devil and he flees from us (James 4:7).  

God communicates to us through His Word.  Consistent fellowship with the Lord, melts away fear because “no weapon fashioned against [us ] shall succeed (Isaiah 54:17)”. In fact, in Christ we are more than conquerors (Romans 8:37).

Finally, share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Ask God for for opportunities to share your testimony. Remember, our Great Commission to share the gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth transcends anything going on in America or the West. 

 If more people knew Jesus, they would know truth. And what does the Bible say about truth? The truth will set you free (John 8:32).  

Conversely, without God, you are in bondage to Satan and his dark forces. This not only applies to individuals, but to countries, like America, as well.

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“American Christian …” My newest book

American Christian: A Treatise of Spiritual, Cultural and Political Discernment, my newest book, is now on sale at Amazon. I hope you will add it to your library as an indispensable tool for discernment.

Why the title, American Christian ?

I came up with the title because American Christians are unique in the world. What is this uniqueness? They must not only know their Bible to serve the Lord effectively, but should also understand the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence to defend freedom and liberty in America.

God blessed America with a spirit of courage and abundance. Because America’s has turned its back on God, fear and corruption dominate. I believe our nation is in the shadow of God’s righteous anger as most of her citizens and leaders reject Jesus.

God-fearing, Bible-believing Christians must rebuke the notion that we will politic our way out of this situtation with a new president or congress. What the USA needs is repentance and a return to Christ.

From the introduction:

America is amid a vast spiritual war. In war, one must be battle-ready to fight effectively. In this spiritual war, the Christian must always be vigilant in order to stand against the schemes of the devil carried out by human pawns. —American Christian pp. 3

It’s not only compromised politicians, educators, journalists, judges, and Hollywood who are the devil’s human pawns. We can also include friends and loved ones walking in darkness. Keep in mind anyone who rejects Jesus is, by default, a pawn of the devil.

When Jesus first sent out the disciples, what did He tell them?

“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.”–Matthew 10:16 (New King James Version)

Wolves are ravenous, hunt in packs and are natural predators to sheep. This is the world to the Christian. We can only prevail in our call through the power of the Holy Spirit. This is why Christians must be in daily, fervent prayer to the Heavenly Father.

Amid this, Jesus tells us to be shrewd in using worldly institutions such as radio, television, the internet, and social media to accomplish our mission. In Christ , we are able to take what was meant for subversion and use it for the kingdom of heaven. We are to do so with gentleness and the the utmost integrity, hence the term “harmless as doves”.

American Christian is one reference to aid this shrewdness by understanding the lies and falsehoods fed to us as truth by the world. I provide the reader with pithy , straightforward chapters that are easy to digest. My goal is to engage the reader to consider aspects of Christianity, culture and politics they may not have given much thought about.

Discernment is a spiritual gift from God that enables us, in His power, to tell truth from lies, right from wrong and light and darkness. If you do not have this spiritual gift, all you need to do pray and ask.

If you like my newest book, American Christian, please leave a review on Amazon and share with your friends. American Christian will also make a nice Christmas gift.

My first book, No Christian Man is an Island: Leading the Spiritual Quest in America’s Culture Wars , is also available at Amazon for your reading pleasure.

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Take heart, God is in control

God is revealing to American Christians a government that has contempt for the foundations of America. This epiphany is ugly and downright unsettling, but take heart, God is in control.

Yes, we have a desiccated, morally bankrupt figurehead as president.And yes, the statesmen standing as a bulwark for the people are few and far between.

So why should Christians be joyful ? We take heart because God is in control.

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.  And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. –Romans 8:28-30 (English Standard Version)

What the world throws at us as evil, God uses it for our greater good. He is conforming those He has called to the image of His Son. Why? God is in control.

The question then becomes, do we believe that God is sovereign, no matter the circumstances? If we have faith then why do we worry ?

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.— Phillipians 4:6-7

God commands us not to worry or be anxious about anything. We do this by taking everything in prayer and petition to the Creator. And here’s the kicker: we do this with thanksgiving!

What is thanksgiving? It is thanking God in advance for answering our prayer. In other words, we pray with the expectation that God not only hears our requests, but answers them.

When we pray in this manner, God’s peace guards our heart and minds in the supernatural power of Christ Jesus. Do you understand what this means? We have access to this power no matter the circumstances.

So when you become despondent about the evil ascending in our governments and institutions, put it to prayer. Pray your honest thoughts and feelings about the situation and for God’s will to prevail. Then expect and thank Him for answering your heartfelt prayer. Do this sincerely and often and soon your believing and non-believing friends will see Christ’s light in you.

Instead of worrying about the assaults to the rule of law, why don’t we pray for God’s justice to prevail? Instead of grumbling about the latest political outrage with your friends, why not encourage a group prayer?

God promises to protect His people even amid a world spinning out of control. Our Heavenly Father covers us in His protection (Psalm 91:4 , ESV) and He sealed us with the Holy Spirit.( 2 Cor 1:21-22 , ESV)

Nothing is happening in America, and the world, has caught God by surprise. What satan purposes for evil, God uses for our greater good. Remember to take heart, God is in control.

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Keep your eyes on Jesus

I am at the point where my well of outrage is empty.

After a certain point how angry can you get about the latest government example of either not enforcing laws , creating a new morality or turning the law against law abiding citizens who happen to be Christian and or conservative? I don’t know about you but my peak anger was reached after the 2022 midterms.

It’s pretty obvious our system of elections are corrupted. The scoundrels in charge don’t even hide their chicanery anymore.

The situation is not helped by certain judges who refuse to hear the serious merits of the lawsuits brought about by conservative candidates or by “journalists” who refuse to look into allegations of election misconduct.

We also have blatantly unconstitutional laws in effect such as the recent law in California prohibiting doctors from spreading “misinformation” about Covid -19 and vaccines under penalty of losing their medical license.

And speaking of the vaccines , where are the enterprising investigative reporters looking into the rash young athletes suddenly dropping dead or suffering sudden deleterious signs and symptoms out of nowhere? This phenomena has only been happening in the last two years. Hmm… could this be connected to the Covid vaccines? Maybe, maybe not, but why is no one investigating the situation to at least definitively show that the shots are truly “safe and effective” as advertised?

I look at what’s going on and the effort by people to pretend not to know things and I have to admit it is quite exasperating. Perhaps you have also gotten to the point where you feel tuning out is your best recourse to maintain your sanity.

Americans are losing faith in their government and in institutions that were once revered such as law enforcement , the judiciary and medicine. This is a serious situation because these institutions are matching the lack of trust citizens have in the federal government.

So where do we turn and whom do we turn to ? We can’t run because America is the last bastion of freedom for the world . We must also be guarded in our trust of politicians since many are bought and paid for by entities who either view the American people as an annoyance or want to subjugate us.

Looking around at the rampant lawlessness and disregard for traditional morals can easily make one hopeless. However, as Christians our hope is not in some politician, political party or even a judicial ruling.

No. Our hope is in one person and one person alone: Jesus.

For good reason Jesus said ” I am the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6). ” He said so because it is the truth.

And speaking of truth, it is what is sorely lacking in our current society. We are lied to about everything. We’re told there are multiple agendas, we’re told science trumps the Bible; we’re told marriage between a man and woman is not important; we’re told that climate change is an existential threat and we’re told minor laws such as jaywalking or shoplifting aren’t worth enforcing.

Christian , God has revealed to you the effects of a society that chooses to reject God and the Son. You are witnessing the literal madness and lawlessness that is associated with this decision.

America is mired in darkness as a result. Why did Jesus call himself the light of the world (John 8:12) ? Easy, the world is in darkness (Isaiah 60:2). Why is the world in darkness? The world is in darkness because Satan rules those who are not in Christ (1 John 5:19, John 8:44). Satan’s kingdom is darkness full of lies, murder, lust, sensuality, envy, anger, hatred, jealousy, covetousness, fornication, adultery, thievery, slander and idolatry, just to name a few examples.

Instead of emphasizing the Gospel and the morals attached to it, American culture embraces woke politics. Instead of teaching love thy neighbor, what is taught is love thyself. Instead of promoting humility, pop culture preaches pride.

These are the bitter fruits that come from turning from Christ to the false gospel of the flesh. We are in times where good is called evil and evil is called good and that should cause us to shudder.

Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter. –Isaiah 5:20 (New International Version)

Woe is more than just an expression of a feeling , in this use in the Bible it is an expression of judgement. We are witnessing the consequences of knowing God, but not acknowledging the Son, Jesus, though the arrogant and futile thoughts and policies of those who claim to know what is best. It can be strongly argued that America and most of Western Civilization is living out Romans 1:

Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another. They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen.

Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones. In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed shameful acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their error.

Furthermore, just as they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, so God gave them over to a depraved mind, so that they do what ought not to be done. They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit and malice. They are gossips, 30 slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant and boastful; they invent ways of doing evil; they disobey their parents; they have no understanding, no fidelity, no love, no mercy. Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them.— Romans 1:24-32 (NIV)

When God gives you over to something, it is because you worship that object ( be it a political philosophy, alcohol, drugs, pornography, occult ic practices, fornication, adultery or homosexuality) more than the Heavenly Father. His love for us may sometimes allow for bitter discipline that comes from the consequences of pursing sin. These consequences will either bring us back to the Father, through Jesus, giving us life, or we will harden our hearts and embrace the world, and the devil, resulting in death.

Picture yourself in extreme darkness. I am talking no streetlights, no moonlight, no ambient light. We’re talking darkness that is so black that you do not even see your hands in front of your face. How do you even walk in such heavy darkness, much less see your path? Now picture a light in the distance giving you a faint glimmer of your path and surroundings. Most people would go to the light unless they are hiding from something they fear.

This is America right now… mired in darkness. As Christians it is vitally important to keep our eyes on Jesus.

We need to make sure we reflect His light and not the darkness of the culture.

Our lights grow brighter when we pray, study and (if God places it on your heart) fast. We become more spiritually luminescent as we draw closer to the Father , Son and the Holy Sprit and stand uncompromising in our faith.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,  fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.  Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.–Hebrews 12:1-3 (NIV)

Do not look to the left or the right. In other words, do not despair over the latest outrageous headline about corrupt politicians enabling lawlessness through irresponsible legislation. Don’t worry over the state of our economy. Don’t worry about Covid. What does worry change? Nothing. Neither does anger and outrage have any effect except for disrupting your health and peace.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Take heart, we are not powerless. We possess the most powerful weapon in the world, prayer and we have a Heavenly Father who promises to answer our prayers according to His perfect will. All we have to do is keep our eyes on Jesus and the Almighty God will do the rest.