Great summation Jim. I have noticed a bit of light shining in the darkness. More and more people are noticing the things you pointed out. We were created to fulfil a place we have in His plan in the world. We need to demonstrate the courage our Christian ancestors had and make it right.
Saw the video of the "so-called" church and their Super Bowl game a few days. One of the most anti-Christian things I've ever seen. Satan has definitely taken over what passes as a church in most of this country. But then again, church really isn't just a place, it's a frame of the mind and the spirit of people who truly believe. and not just a social gathering on Sunday.
What do you expect when we have Pope that is doing his best, to tear down the fabric of Christianity, as well, but I digress.
Thank you for reminding us of the distinction regarding the difference between the Bride of Christ and what most people call "the church". Satan works by imitating and infiltrating... and he is being very successful these days.
However, downgrade is not a strong enough word , the whole world is in a freefall into insanity.
The rest of the world is also in the same predicament, I could write an even more striking list of what is happening in Europe and Australia and South Africa, England, Ireland etc.
I read a chapter of proverbs every day of the month as there are 31 chapters it works out well.
Chapter 18 is pertinent for this topic
When the wicked comes, then comes also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
(Pro 18:3)
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runs into it, and is safe.
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
(Pro 18:10-11)
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
(Pro 18:12)
And one for all the writers on Substack:
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Most everything is inside out and upside down. I pray this rampant psyche virus falls under its own weight as it has no substance. The perpetrators must be held to account and their names not forgotten.
I never thought I'd live to see the America we are now. I have hope in Christ, but I no longer believe America can remain intact short of a complete revolution.
Yeah! Americans better start standing up, if "we the people" don't stand up, speak up and be willing to fight for America and our inalienable rights and freedoms granted to us by our Creator, we are going to lose America, what America is supposed to stand for, and our freedoms! What's going on absolutely sickens me and makes my blood boil! My husband just got back from having his taxes done 🤦♀️and I asked him how much of that money to you think is going to fund child and human trafficking, paying to house illegal aliens in 5 Star hotels, or our politicians in Washington and elsewhere spending our hard earned money on prostitutes? I can't think about the destruction of our country too long because I get too upset! I'm starting to look for an offgrid community to join and I'm looking for like minded people that feel the same way! It's getting too ridiculous and something is going to have to break soon, with either Jesus returning or everything completely collapsing and Americans getting inslaved by these elite parasite bottom feeders(I'm being nice by calling them this)People in every country all across this planet are paying taxes to only support the lavish lifestyles of these parasites! Parasites is all they are!
And what of all the Chinese (and other “immigrant”) men coming across the border? San Diego, my hometown for three generations, has been turned into Sino-Hindu land, like western Canada. Massive uptick in this Canadian “immigration” pattern since 2020. Dare I say, this new “immigrant” pattern has been one of the main purposes of “COVID,” to overrun the West with non-European, non-Christian “immigrants” making cultural unity nigh impossible. It’s insane.
Duly noted. However, I now struggle to believe that this disparate group of people would ever to try invade or overthrow the US government. The Chinese, on the other hand—with their own center of the world superior than all mythology—are being thrust forward by the global elites as the new world hegemon. I can easily see them as attempting to invade America, even believing it to be “theirs” for the taking. I already see it all around me in San Diego. Chin-ada has already let this occur.
This is a rather long quote from Matthew 24:4-14 (all emphasis mine), but I find it pertinent and comforting:
"Jesus told them, “Don’t let anyone mislead you, for many WILL come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah.’ They WILL deceive many. And you WILL hear of wars and threats of wars, but DON'T PANIC. Yes, these things MUST take place, but the end won’t follow immediately. Nation WILL go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There WILL be famines and earthquakes in many parts of the world. But all this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come.
Then you WILL be arrested, persecuted, and killed. You WILL be hated all over the world because you are my followers. And many WILL turn away from me and betray and hate each other. And many false prophets WILL appear and WILL deceive many people. Sin WILL be rampant everywhere, and the love of many WILL grow cold. But the one who endures to the end WILL be saved. And the Good News about the Kingdom WILL be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations WILL hear it; and then the end WILL come."
I doubt there has been ever such a dramatic change in human society, although the depravity has been reached before, this is a world wide destruction of morals, integrity and basic common sense.
I never thought I'd be here to witness this. Jesus has work for me to do. Right is wrong and wrong is right...go figure!
Great summation Jim. I have noticed a bit of light shining in the darkness. More and more people are noticing the things you pointed out. We were created to fulfil a place we have in His plan in the world. We need to demonstrate the courage our Christian ancestors had and make it right.
I think there is some light! After reading your comment, I saw this... hopefully it's true: https://www.blabber.buzz/conservative-news/1056074-new-york-city-mayor-abruptly-halts-plan-to-convert-luxury-complex-into-immigrant-shelter
Itching ears will be scratched.
It is good not to spend too much time on the counterfeit; it can distract from the real and true.
The counterfeit is designed to distract for sure...
Saw the video of the "so-called" church and their Super Bowl game a few days. One of the most anti-Christian things I've ever seen. Satan has definitely taken over what passes as a church in most of this country. But then again, church really isn't just a place, it's a frame of the mind and the spirit of people who truly believe. and not just a social gathering on Sunday.
What do you expect when we have Pope that is doing his best, to tear down the fabric of Christianity, as well, but I digress.
Thank you for reminding us of the distinction regarding the difference between the Bride of Christ and what most people call "the church". Satan works by imitating and infiltrating... and he is being very successful these days.
Thanks Jim.
However, downgrade is not a strong enough word , the whole world is in a freefall into insanity.
The rest of the world is also in the same predicament, I could write an even more striking list of what is happening in Europe and Australia and South Africa, England, Ireland etc.
I read a chapter of proverbs every day of the month as there are 31 chapters it works out well.
Chapter 18 is pertinent for this topic
When the wicked comes, then comes also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
(Pro 18:3)
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runs into it, and is safe.
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
(Pro 18:10-11)
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
(Pro 18:12)
And one for all the writers on Substack:
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
(Pro 18:21)
Most everything is inside out and upside down. I pray this rampant psyche virus falls under its own weight as it has no substance. The perpetrators must be held to account and their names not forgotten.
They will be held to account by God himself... and unless they repent, He will punish them more severely than we can imagine.
Yes, I believe that is so. And thank you for the recommendation, Jim!
You are welcome...
I never thought I'd live to see the America we are now. I have hope in Christ, but I no longer believe America can remain intact short of a complete revolution.
Yeah! Americans better start standing up, if "we the people" don't stand up, speak up and be willing to fight for America and our inalienable rights and freedoms granted to us by our Creator, we are going to lose America, what America is supposed to stand for, and our freedoms! What's going on absolutely sickens me and makes my blood boil! My husband just got back from having his taxes done 🤦♀️and I asked him how much of that money to you think is going to fund child and human trafficking, paying to house illegal aliens in 5 Star hotels, or our politicians in Washington and elsewhere spending our hard earned money on prostitutes? I can't think about the destruction of our country too long because I get too upset! I'm starting to look for an offgrid community to join and I'm looking for like minded people that feel the same way! It's getting too ridiculous and something is going to have to break soon, with either Jesus returning or everything completely collapsing and Americans getting inslaved by these elite parasite bottom feeders(I'm being nice by calling them this)People in every country all across this planet are paying taxes to only support the lavish lifestyles of these parasites! Parasites is all they are!
Well put Amii!
Thank you! I have to rant and vent once in a while! These people need to be caught and held accountable for their crimes!
Rant away!
And what of all the Chinese (and other “immigrant”) men coming across the border? San Diego, my hometown for three generations, has been turned into Sino-Hindu land, like western Canada. Massive uptick in this Canadian “immigration” pattern since 2020. Dare I say, this new “immigrant” pattern has been one of the main purposes of “COVID,” to overrun the West with non-European, non-Christian “immigrants” making cultural unity nigh impossible. It’s insane.
... and lest we forget the Middle Eastern terrorist types.
Duly noted. However, I now struggle to believe that this disparate group of people would ever to try invade or overthrow the US government. The Chinese, on the other hand—with their own center of the world superior than all mythology—are being thrust forward by the global elites as the new world hegemon. I can easily see them as attempting to invade America, even believing it to be “theirs” for the taking. I already see it all around me in San Diego. Chin-ada has already let this occur.
This is a rather long quote from Matthew 24:4-14 (all emphasis mine), but I find it pertinent and comforting:
"Jesus told them, “Don’t let anyone mislead you, for many WILL come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah.’ They WILL deceive many. And you WILL hear of wars and threats of wars, but DON'T PANIC. Yes, these things MUST take place, but the end won’t follow immediately. Nation WILL go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There WILL be famines and earthquakes in many parts of the world. But all this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come.
Then you WILL be arrested, persecuted, and killed. You WILL be hated all over the world because you are my followers. And many WILL turn away from me and betray and hate each other. And many false prophets WILL appear and WILL deceive many people. Sin WILL be rampant everywhere, and the love of many WILL grow cold. But the one who endures to the end WILL be saved. And the Good News about the Kingdom WILL be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations WILL hear it; and then the end WILL come."
Sure seems like the end times.
I doubt there has been ever such a dramatic change in human society, although the depravity has been reached before, this is a world wide destruction of morals, integrity and basic common sense.
I am afraid you are correct!
Thank you for commenting. It is pertinent... we will always find truth in Scripture!
Thank you for your always edifying articles.
The list says it all. Great work.
Some things just speak for themselves...