WHAT IN THE WORLD WILL HAPPEN?

Philippians 2:10-11

What in the world is going on?  There are shootings, twitter wars, road rage, disobedient children, serious crime, and war in the news every day.  Christianity is declining and atheists, and communists are looked up to.  Well, now we know why humanity can never get it right.  We have free will.  God will give us over to depraved minds if we don’t repent and turn to Him, (Romans 1:28).

Somebody needs to do something about all those who have been given over to depraved minds and are wondering around confused.  Maybe a “net force” should be formed. If someone is acting irrationally a net could be thrown over them.  (We really do need some spider men.)

It was back in the 60’s that I quit teaching because I discovered that the majority of children are strong willed and I did not have the energy to deal with them every day.  They need boundaries to push on and I was tired.  I’m amazed that God hasn’t gotten tired and just zapped humanity.  But it is coming. 

Meanwhile we hold on to Jesus and keep our eyes on Him because looking at the circumstances keeps us up at night! Here is a well-written blog about the current race problem that is going on in our nation. Here is a Fallen Officer Memorial page for downed officers in the state of Washington.

HOW CHRISTIANITY FLOURISHES

Jared C. Wilson is one of my favorite writers.  I followed his blog that he wrote with some friends called "Thinklings," until they abandoned it. (Yes, I forgive them.  I'm not bitter!) They are all fans of C. S. Lewis.  In his blog today he writes about how Christians flourish when they give all the glory to God.  Other religions flourish when they try to work their way to heaven.  

It is not a guarantee that Christians will do everything right when they are under pressure.  I know that real believers will get caught up in trying to run the race without God, and will blow it.  David in the Old Testament, was a Jew of course, but he had been anointed by Samuel to become the next king of Israel.  He almost blew it when he threatened to kill Abigail's husband and all of her family because her husband would not give David any food for him and his men.  She saved her family and her husband by giving David food.  He thanked her for preventing him from making a big mistake.  So Christians need to stick together so that we can hold each other accountable and grow in faith.  Click here to read Jared's blog.

ANOTHER HARBINGER ON AMERICAN SOIL

Jonathan Cahn believes that God is warning the United States of coming judgment by the "harbingers" that are appearing in America. He explains the unveiling of an arch in New York City that led to the temple of an ancient god. Click here to read the blog.

U.S. Military Academy pulls postgame prayer video following a complaint.  Click here.

ISIS, IRAN, ISRAEL AND END OF DAYS

Mark Hitchcock is a pastor from Oklahoma.  He has written over 20 books.  Here is his latest.  I learned from him that Alexander the Great is in Revelation.  The book is available on Kindle in my local library.  It may be purchased in the store at http://www.olivetreeviews.org/ or on Amazon.

CRY OUT!

Tomorrow, September 23, there will be a free simulcast of a Nationwide Prayer Event for Women.  Click here to go to the website.  I encourage all women to tune in to hear the prayers for the United States.  Registration is required.  I filled out the form and then was able to see the video.

WHAT DOES TV SAY ABOUT SEX?

Here is a blog by Stephen Witmer from Desiring God.  It is a shame how Christians have allowed themselves to be deceived by the Deceiver.  I pray that all will come to their senses and spend more time studying the Bible and praying, and less time watching TV. Click here to read the blog.

GORKA: WE MUST FACE REALITY ABOUT JIHADI PLOTS ON US

More terrorists attacks on the U.S. talked about on Fox and Friends.

OUTRAGE AFTER VANDALS DESTROY 9/11 MEMORIAL ON CAMPUS

 Some students believe that America is evil so they tore down American flags representing each person who was killed on 9/11.

PATRIOTISM AND THE NATIONAL ANTHEM CONTROVERSY

Disrespecting America

Some NFL Players are disrespecting America.  

The Seattle Seahawks linked arms showing support for America and for each other. They won the game!

               

Seattle Seahawks Demonstrate Unity by Linking Arms During National Anthem

BLACK LIVES MATTER AND GOD

Tony Evans pastor and Bible teacher

As it has been said, “Everybody has a God shaped hole in their hearts,” and this causes people to fill it up with God, or some other god-- like drugs and alcohol, children, money, food, music, and so on. One of the best ways to know God is through Bible study.  I highly recommend “The Message,” a paraphrase of the Bible by Eugene Peterson.  If you have never read the Bible, I would recommend starting with this.  I believe that the Bible is a love letter to us from God.  

Bono of U2 visited Eugene Peterson who is the author of “The Message.” Here is a You Tube of some of their conversation.  It is about 20 minutes long. Also, you can catch Tony Evans on the radio. Go here to listen.

As I watch the news I see the sadness in the lives of those who don’t know God. Without God their worldview has become twisted.   A best selling book by Ta-Nehisi Coats called “Between the World and Me,” is beautifully written, but has no hope expressed throughout.  This author’s father was a member of the Black Panthers.  Again that organization as well as Black Lives Matter has no hope in God.  They are covering their fear by becoming angry and dismissive of others.  With God, through faith in Jesus Christ, perfect love casts out fear—I John 4:18. 

Christians must turn to God in prayer and seek Him for the lives of the lost.  We can do nothing else.

REVEALED-- OBAMA'S LEGACY-- BY WILLIAM KOENIG

Bill Koenig is a White House correspondent and a committed Christian.  He has written a new book available in paperback or on Kindle.  Click here to go to Amazon. Here is what Amazon says:

Today very few people fully understand the extensive consequences of President Obama's two terms in office. Life as we know it in America will never be the same. In Revealed: Obama's Legacy, the details are presented.

• Ran roughshod over the U.S. Constitution
• Undermined America's Judicial System
• World's number one promoter of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT)
• Celebrated Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage with a rainbow imaged on the White House
• Directed a destructive transformation of the U.S. military
• Lectured God-fearing Christians on how to behave
• A Muslim apologist and defender of Islam in America
• Passionate about Middle East refugees coming to America
• Expressed no emotion over Christians being persecuted for their faith
• Endangered Israel and U.S. Middle East allies by destabilizing the region
• U.S. Federal Debt will almost double to $20 trillion; Federal Reserve debt increased over $4 trillion; personal debt at record levels
• And much more....
• Available in paperback or on Kindle from Amazon. Also available from http://www.olivetreeviews.org/ .

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT TRANSGENDERISM?

Kevin DeYoung has written a blog about transgenderism. To me anorexia is the same type of illness.  Both beliefs are false.  Somehow a false body image has been accepted.  It's like the story, "The Emperor Has No Clothes."  Everybody is afraid to tell the truth.  To read the blog click here.  Here is a blog on the same subject by Denny Burk.

TIME TO END THE DEMONIZING OF POLICE

The majority in the media do not tell us the truth. They slant the news in the way they go--crooked.  Heather MacDonald, one of the few who tells the truth, wrote an article in June for the Wall Street Journal.  She gives truthful statistics.  Above is a 5 minute you tube explaining the statistics.