What Is Freedom In America All About?

While we celebrate Memorial Day, I am sure many do not understand what we are celebrating. Why is this?

As History becomes older, it tends to fade in the background. Our reference point for everything we do and the way we understand how life works, is where we are at today. Even though we are human beings, just like we were 200 years ago, we have different surroundings. We even have different meanings for words.

All throughout History, human beings have always wanted freedom. Freedom of religion. Freedom to develop the skills we want to grow in. Freedom to vote for the candidates we want to be in office. Freedom to go to the grocery store or market. Freedom to look for a job we will be good at. The list could go on and on.

Most of the time, throughout world History, governments were already in place. Rules were set. Even if they were unfair, they had to be obeyed, or there would be severe consequences.

People were tired of having to submit to authorities and governments where they could never develop well. God created people with dignity, and has a plan for each person to live out. But in ages past, there has never been the freedom to develop and grow, and build the kind of communities we need to live in. The types of governments would never allow that to happen.

But, there was a country that started with the intentions of all people who live here to be able to develop their God given abilities and to start their own businesses, to provide for their families, and to be able to be charitable to those in need in the communities.

There has always been threats to our freedom in America. Many people in other countries are jealous of Americans simply because Americans have worked hard to preserve their freedoms. And those freedoms have allowed the Americans to flourish. Other countries would like to destroy us and make us like them, having little or no freedom.

Those who started our country were God-fearing men and women. Yes, there were others who came into our country who were not God-fearing and have brought about many challenges that we have to deal with, even to this day. There were those who did not do their part in building this country, but, there were many, many who did. And many of these people went to war to keep our freedom alive.

The reason the word 'freedom' has little or no meaning today (especially to young people) is that we either did not learn the whole spectrum of History where people were under tyranny. People lived century after century under dictatorships and experienced little or not freedom at all. Even in those countries where there was some freedom, it was limited.

I am pretty sure that most schools cover very little, if any, information on the subjects of Communism, Socialism, or even Radical Islam. Young people are not familiar with what the living conditions were for those who lived in Communist countries. Many have never heard of the horrors of the Holocaust. So, for many, the word 'freedom' doesn't really have a whole lot of meaning.

And to others, especially in our day, freedom has become another word for being free to do whatever we want. It basically means 'lawlessness'. There are little consequences for lawbreakers today, and people want their freedom to do whatever they think will make them happy. But this kind of freedom is not the freedom that the war veterans fought and died for.

So, when we meet someone who came out of a Communist country, or if we get to hear someone on television or radio who went through the horrors of the Holocaust, we need to pay attention to what they say. They will tell you what life is like without having freedom. And if they have the choice, they will never go back to a land where freedom is not there.

We need to pray for our country to continue to have freedom. We need to pray for our churches, that God would guide our spiritual leaders into all truth, and that the hearts of those leaders will follow after the truth. We need to pray for people who live in America, to come to know the Lord Jesus Christ and respond to Him in repentance and faith (trust). People need to experience true freedom in Christ.

"A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days." Proverbs 28:16 ESV

Another Gun Shooting - Possible Hidden Motive?

Another Gun Shooting - A Possible Hidden Motive?


SUSAN SEIFERT·FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018


It is so sad to hear about another gun shooting. I believe this one was at a school also,
and happened in Texas. This is very sad. I am sad for the families who lost loved ones.
Today and throughout this whole year and in the years past.

We grieve when we hear of gun shootings. It breaks families apart. Loved ones are gone
into eternity. It is painful to lose family members.

While this is extremely sad and grievous, I want to share my opinion on why I think
this is happening so much today. But I want to be careful to not sound callous when I
share my opinion. I am praying for those who are grieving today. I would put myself in
their place and can’t imagine how much pain this would bring about.

I do want to share this opinion though, because I think there is something we might
need to learn.

So here it is. My two-cents on the subject. I think the Liberal Left is somehow to blame for
these shootings. Whether the shooter is a Left-winger or not, or perhaps is hired or influenced by someone on the Left, I am beginning to see a trend here.

The Left does not want people to own guns. They know very well that if you put up
signs telling people that a place is a ‘Gun-free zone’ that people will still bring guns and
use them to shoot those they want to attack. A Gun-free zone sign means nothing to the
potential shooter.


It starts with an idea that if we ban guns, then there will not be gun shootings at
schools and other public places. So, if the Left can bring about people who will carry
out this activity, then they will be making a statement that will making the need for
banning guns imperative.

If you look at the 8 years Obama was in office, you will notice a trend. He worked to
make the military minimal, and worked toward gun control. Think about it. If our
military is weak and if we don’t have access to guns, then how can we protect
ourselves?

I see the goal of removing guns as a way for the people to become powerless. In a
Socialistic world, they would lead one to believe that everyone is happy and everyone
loves each other so we don’t need guns. The problem is, everyone does not love their neighbors. 

In fact, the Bible describes human beings as very selfish and arrogant as
well as being hurtful to others. It takes a new heart that can only come from God, to
be able to love other people.


The ultimate goal of gun control is not just for gun control. It’s what it will lead to. Eventually, they will take away everyone’s guns and no one will be able to fight to protect themselves and what they have because the government will have all the weapons they need.

You have to see what all this means. The goal of Obama and Clinton would be to make the government big and powerful. They would want the government to have way more control than 

what the government is supposed to have.

The government is to serve the people by protecting them and providing laws that will
enable them to work and serve in their communities. The government comes in to
provide protection for people when their rights have been violated. The government
allows us to have guns to protect ourselves.


The more power the government has, the less power you and I will have. We have to understand 

this when we vote for the candidates running for office. Are they running to make the Socialistic cause greater (big government, small people power), or are they there to provide protection for the people to serve and live in the way they are called?

I will be praying for those who are suffering with their losses because of this violent
act. I will also be praying that God will reveal the schemes of the Enemy of our souls,
so that we will know how to take the next step. May God help us all to see the bigger
picture of what is really going on behind the scenes here in our country.


Prayer: Father God, we ask that You will be with those who are grieving their losses
right now. We ask that You help those who are in critical condition, to recover fully.
We pray that You will be with them in a strong way. We pray also that You will give
us eyes to see You with. Please help us to see through the tricks of the Enemy of
our souls. We pray that You will raise up Godly men and women who will give
vital leadership in this country. We pray for people to learn the 'fear of the Lord'.
Please protect students as they go to school in the coming weeks. For those who
would bring guns in to attack, please keep the bullets from hitting anyone and may
the guns not work. We also ask that the shooters would be caught and penalized
for their evil action. We pray for the law to be enforced, so people will learn to fear
Your name. Be with our law-makers and those in our court systems. Help these
people to have eyes to see You with. Help them to see their need for a Savior, and
we pray that they will make just laws and decisions that will serve the people
well. We ask in Jesus' name.

Exposing The Hidden Works of Darkness - Praying For Healing In the Church

"We need a Disney princess who's had an abortion. We need a Disney princess who's pro-choice. We need a Disney princess who's an undocumented immigrant. We need a Disney princess who's actually a union worker. We need a Disney princess who's trans." Guess who said this?

----Planned Parenthood Keystone (Pennsylvania branch), on Twitter, 3/27/18

I think this article is very telling. It specifically reveals the heart of Planned Parenthood. Many in the past, seem to think that Planned Parenthood is actually a good and helpful organization to women in desperate need. But today, the veil is being removed as Planned Parenthood doesn't have to fear the law anymore because the law actually supports them and their ideology. 

But what I want to point out in this quote is that those things listed above, really do express the heart of the liberal Left. Every point in that quote is what the Left stands for. Sadly, the Democratic party has been highjacked by the liberal Left and is now going in that same direction.

Let's look at the points made in the quote:

* abortion

* pro-choice

* undocumented immigrant

* union worker

* trans

Years ago, many Democrats would not necessarily hold to these views. There were some who registered Democrat because of employment issues. Others believed the Democratic party was strong in helping minorities and those in poverty. While these things may have been true in the past, sadly, they are not true today.

I will say that there are a few Democrats who still hold onto some values, but those are rare. There's been a morphing into something bold and evil that is coming forth as an ugly monster today.

Today, we are facing a black and white issue when it comes to which side we are going to support. During the elections, we receive information sheets on what the candidates stand for on certain key issues. Some of the candidates refuse to answer, while some are open and honest about what they believe in. One thing I have noticed is that you can look at this sheet and clearly see a difference between what the Republicans and the Democrats believe in and stand for. It's not a guessing game any more. 

Generally speaking, on the questions of pro-choice/abortion, LGBT issues, parental rights, religious freedom, and educational issues, the Democrats are for the wrong choices. For example, they would be more for having the state have more control and say over the area of education than the parents. Almost straight down the line, they are all for abortion and supportive of pro-choice groups. 

I don't know that it was always like this, but, what would you expect from a political party which removes 'In God we trust' from their platform?

So, what can we do? We can elect Godly officials into office. We can also pray. We need to be praying for our country. 

Here are some prayer points:

* Pray for Americans to learn 'the fear of the Lord' again

* Pray for the church in America to be healthy.

* Pray for the body of Christ to work together in unity and love.

* Pray for the healing of broken relationships in the church(es).

* Pray that Americans will learn the difference between right and wrong, good and evil, light and darkness, and truth and error. 

* Pray that wrongdoing will be found and penalized

Our hope is in the true and living God. There is no other hope or help outside Him.

Spiritual Gifts; Diverse, Yet equal In Value

What does God think about equality and diversity? Take a look at God's word and we can see how He sees it.

"For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness."

Romans 12: 3-8

We are hearing quite a bit from the mainstream media about inequalities and injustices in our society. The Declaration of Independence actually says that all men are created equal. But what does that mean? 

What it doesn't mean, is that some people are more valuable than others. It also doesn't mean that all men and women have the same talents, skills, and abilities. It does mean that each person in this country has certain unalienable rights We have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

In the church, each member is endowed with specific giftings. God also has given each person special, unique talents and strengths. There is not one person who can do everything. Each person will have strengths in certain areas, and areas which are different than others. 

God likens the concept of spiritual gifts to a human body. Each organ has its own function. Yet, no organ acts independently of all the other organs, for the person to thrive. It takes all the organs, bones, muscles, glands, and other body parts for the body to function correctly. 

In America today, there is a thought that everyone should be the same. No one person should have any superior skill that another doesn't have. What's even worse, there is the thought that the person with talent or skill should lower himself or herself and not have that skill since that skill was not given to everyone. 

In the olden days, when a child was in school and exhibited certain traits or strengths in an area, the teachers and parents would work with the child to help him or her to develop those skills. Those specific skills usually ended up defining the type of trade or career the child would have when he or she grew up. The child was trained in the way that God wired him or her to be, and that skill turned into a lifelong career that provided sustenance for the person and his or her family. 

But today, skills and talents are frowned upon. In the eyes of many, the skill or strength puts the person on a pedestal (they think) and that person needs to come down. In their darkened thinking, people should not have skills unless everyone has that same skill. Otherwise, according to these people, that is considered an inequality. It is unfair. 

It is unfair to them, that someone like Michael Jackson can perform a concert and make a ton of money from it. Yet, in their hypocritical thinking, many of them are the ones who would go to his concerts and by purchasing a ticket, they are actually supporting an economical system they say they don't believe in!

Yes, God gives each person skills and talents. They are to be used for His glory, and to serve one another in the body of Christ. Each person is unique, yet, each person has the same value in God's eyes as everyone else who was created by God. 

We are diverse, yet equal. It is not unfair. God gives gifts to people, and they may vary from one person to the next. God also provides challenges for each person to grow in. Every person has their share of blessings and hardships. They are all given to us by God. 

When we put our trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, we are under God's umbrella of protection. Whatever happens to us while we are under His protection is for our good and His glory. He gives His grace and help through trials. And we are to use His blessings to point people to Him and to help them to see their need for a Savior.

"Get down from your pedestal!"
Words from a special kind of stupid

Saul Alinski Ideology Coming To Pass In America - Pray

I'm just going to let this picture speak for itself. It gives great insight as to why our country is so strongly going toward the Left.

We need to be praying for our country. We need to be praying for revival in the church. There are many churches out there teaching people how to use God and His word to help them in life's circumstances, but are not teaching people that we are under the wrath of God for our sins, unless we repent and put our trust in God, believing in the atonement Jesus provided on the Cross for us.

A healthy society will not exist unless the church is healthy. Pray for healthy churches, and people in our country to learn the 'fear of the Lord' once again.

Is It Possible For People To Worship The Government?

I hear a lot of talk from those who believe we are entitled to rights to all kinds of things. Some think they have a right to have an abortion, if they want one. Others seem to think that everyone should have a right to health care.

What does God say? He gives us certain privileges and responsibilities. He tells us that 'we are not our own. We are bought with a price'. Also, we will give account to God for everything we do, say, and how we used our resources.

People think they have a right to these things because they don't understand that they are only stewards of what God has blessed them with. We don't actually own anything. Whatever we have comes from God and is to be taken care of and used for His purposes and glory.

What's more, is that these people who think they have a right to whatever they want, expect the government to give them those things.

God's word says that, for those who trust in Jesus Christ and have Him as their Lord, God will provide for those who know Him. God will take care of them.

So, it looks like some are in idolatry here. Could many people be actually worshiping the government instead of the true and living God?

I think so.

I Got Verbally Shot Down And Was Wrongly Accused On Social Media

Recently, I posted something on Facebook concerning an incident where a man was fired for saying that David Hogg was a 'crisis actor'. Well, you would have thought I started a war.

Actually, I did. People shot at me and accused me of spreading lies. Another person told me that what I was doing was sending myself to hell. People got angry. Many were angry at me.

I actually don't have any conclusions on this David Hogg situation. Does it really matter though?

If David Hogg is truly a 'crisis actor', is he committing a crime? Should he be penalized for his action?

I believe there should be more protection for the schools. Maybe the schools could hire some cops. Maybe some older army veterans could walk around the schools. There are things that could be done.

After 9-11, we got smart and now we have great security for our airlines. We protect stadiums and other popular places, but we have failed to make our schools secure. We should have taken notice after Columbine.

The Left is taking advantage of this tragedy. CNN is coaching the students on what they should be saying. They want to make the point clear. We need complete safety for our children.

I agree, and so does everyone else. The question is how are we going to do this? If we make schools a 'gun-free' zone area, then only the intruders will be the ones with guns. Those who would have guns to use for protection will not be allowed to bring them in. That won't work.

The NRA has nothing to do with the tragedy. But the Left are adamant about putting an end to the NRA and blaming them for the incident.

Right now is not the time to solve the mystery of whether David Hoggs is an actor or not. People are in pain with their losses. 17 people will not ever come home again.

I am going to assume, for now, unless I find clear evidence of the opposite, that David Hoggs is just a student. I will take that stand for the sake of the grieving families. We need to pray for these families. May God help them and be with them.

I will assume that David Hoggs is a student. However, I do have some suspicions about things in this situation. It seems kind of strange that he was already an anti-gun advocate before this tragedy happened. He had already been on CNN and is training to be a journalist. So it is kind of interesting that this shooting would happen at a school where there is a student who has connections with CNN and had already been outspoken against guns. But I will still believe the best about him, unless I hear otherwise.