Harder Than Steel

1-16-2024

Harder Than Steel

We see it in sports, action movies and reality shows on cable television and it’s very obvious in politics and religion. Advertising companies make commercials catering to it and neighbors let you know it. I’m talking about the pride of the human spirit.

We want the world to know that we are the most powerful, strongest and mightiest – we are the Kings of the Jungle. This invisible persona that we put out there for everyone to see isn’t fooling anyone, but ourselves.

The intelligence of man is a mere pittance, a drop in the bottom of the bucket when compared to the mind of Almighty God who created everything by His Word.

In our battle for the hearts and minds of others we tend to forget that it is us who must humble and submit ourselves (mind, body and spirit) in order that the will of God be done in our lives. After all it is our responsibility, our duty to do everything as if unto the Lord and to live a life that is pleasing to God.

How can we if we don’t pray constantly, read God’s Word daily, fellowship with other believers regularly and do communion with God to celebrate the price Jesus paid on the cross for OUR SINS?

So in our quest to be the fastest, the strongest, the mightiest of warriors don’t forget that God holds all of creation in the palm of His hands. The air we breathe, the heartbeat in our chests, and every fiber of our being are because of the will of God for our life and for His purpose, honor and glory.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. – John 3:16

Do you want to be the bigger man or woman (only two)? Submit yourselves unto God, ask Him to forgive your sin and give you eternal life. – RTM

Why Do I Support President Trump?

1-12-2024

Why Do I Support President Trump? (Updated)

While watching the multiple television screens at the gym this morning, the one on Fox News flashed what appeared to be a polling question after the last GOP caucus in Iowa, “Why do you support President Trump”? Although I couldn’t hear the announcer or read his comments from across the room and since leaving the gym I’ve had ample time to process the question and here is my answer”

Speaking for myself:

He’s the only candidate with the knowledge, foresight and experience to take what America has become and the vision to take us to a higher level of what America could be.

Trump’s message has not changed one bit from coming down the escalator and announcing his bid for the presidency until today, therefore he doesn’t have to “prove” himself with bravado and false promises.

Trump says what he means and means what he says, straightforward and upfront both domestically at home and abroad in foreign affairs. His intent is clear to both his personal and political enemies and to the enemies of the United States – America First!

I know you’re going to say there are some really good people running for the highest office of the land, but they are not nor have been fighting for the very soul of our nation, like #45 has done from 2015.

My question is do they have what it takes to stand up to corrupt politicians and enemies (foreign and domestic) of our nation to the point of making those hard decision with even harder consequences? Or will they simply stand down as most politicians do when the going gets hard?

The weeding out process has already claimed victims and yet Trump continues to weather the personal attacks with the same inner strength and determination he has had in business.

Trump’s vision for a greater America may rest in the plans God intended when he birthed America to be the light of “Freedom” unto the world.

Now I’m not insinuating or attributing the vestiges of sainthood to Donald Trump for he is far from perfect, but I am saying that the best place for Trump to be is in the perfect will for what God has selected him for.

If God has chosen Donald J. Trump (and I believe He has) for such a time as this, then I will stand beside Trump wholeheartedly without reservation or apology because of what God has said in prophesy about Trump and the United States.

No matter what is happening in world events or in our country I rest easy knowing that ultimately God is on His throne and is in complete control.

The key to a successful presidency is not just getting the votes. It is providing for the safety and security of American citizens by securing our borders, building up our military and stressing the importance of America’s personal and national dependence on Almighty God.

Trump has been chosen by God for such a time as this to combat political correctness and to stop evil.

He’s the right man for the job.

So instead of trashing Trump, pray for him as if your freedom depends upon it – Because it does! – RTM

Choose Democracy or Freedom?

1-11-2024

Choose Democracy or Freedom?

Which is more important?

When the Yankee settlers had decided enough is enough what did they do?

Over the course of time they became united in the establishment of a society recognizing that all men were created equal by God with certain alienable rights that were worth fighting for and the most important of those rights was freedom to worship and obey God and the natural order of things which He created. It’s important to note that for those who do not know, history tends to repeat itself.

Here we are today, almost 250 years later debating whether it is honorable to fight for democracy or freedom. The fate of one directly affects and will result in the loss of the other. So think about which is more important to you?

The freedom to vote for a democracy could be a vote to eliminate the freedom to vote (read it again slowly).

Every American election is important. It is the exercise of a constitutional right of citizenship. During a presidential election it is vital that the candidates not only be qualified to run, but capable of looking out for the safety and welfare of the entire population.

It is equally vital for voters to be qualified AND properly registered in order to exercise their right to vote. It should never be a vote for a political party, but for the individual candidate who best represents the voter’s personal interests.

Voters should be knowledgeable of what the U.S. Constitution says and the responsibilities of citizenship as well as the roles and authority given to government by the people (citizens). When corruption in government leads to subsidizing and protecting law breakers while penalizing law abiding citizens, everybody loses. It is election year in America and the roots of our government are broken resulting in a grossly divided nation where freedom is no longer free.

Americans live by the integrity of their name. Politicians leave behind a track record.

Do not look at the best dressed, most savvy or smooth talking candidate(s) but follow their record of accomplishments (family, business or politics) and understand that lipstick and makeup on a polecat does not make it something it is not.

Begin by asking yourself the hard questions (what’s important to you) and looking at the candidates answers to those hard questions.

There may be a lot of good people running for political office from dog catcher to president, but what is their agenda? What are their promises? Have they made promises in the past? Have they kept those promises?

Democracies offer the freedom to comply with rules and mandates. Failure to comply will result in the loss of the basic freedom to choose.

America has never been a democracy. The United States of America is a constitutional-republic and the only one in the world, founded and established on godly principles – Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. – RTM

Army of God vs Body of Christ

1-8-2024

Army of God vs Body of Christ

I grew up in and around “the church” in Southwestern Idaho where we called ourselves Christians were considered the Body of Christ or the Army of God (interchangeably). We sang “Onward Christian Soldier” as we marched off to war against the ultimate enemy of God – the Devil where missionaries, evangels, ministers & prophets front line, foot soldiers in the spiritual war going on since Adam and Eve. Taking it even further those who came to the salvation knowledge of Christ we refer to as “Born Again” are “Saved” (by the grace of God, through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross at Calvary).

For all these many years that is how I have felt and how I saw myself, saved by the grace of God, not of works that any man could boast. Even “pew sitters” who come to church regularly and occupy OUR seats, sing OUR songs and worship OUR God – OUR WAY at least have our ticket “punched” and are just awaiting the rapture (Jesus’ second coming) or for God to call us home. We are saved by faith, OUR faith in Jesus Christ as the Only Begotten Son of the Living God, who died on the cross for our (yours and my) sins. True Christianity is freely given, to be freely received and costs you nothing, while requiring from you everything.

It is not until recently while reading Mark Taylor’s book “The Trump Prophecies” that he explains how he has come to see a distinction between the Army of God and the Body of Christ. In his book he uses military terms from WWII to make those distinctions.

“The Body of Christ……..is like individuals in boot camp, where they are trained and nurtured until mature enough for battle. When promoted, they then also become part of the Army of God. The Army of God is a force to be reckoned with, made up of the mature, progressive members of the Body of Christ who are ready for battle and empowered with God’s authority.”

All too often we see new believers who want to shout it from the rooftops, go out and make new believers (by force if necessary) or they have been saved for a period and feel led to go onto the highways and bi-ways or into bars and nightclubs to publicly declare their faith and bring “sinners” to Christ, without God’s authority. They do it by their own understanding.

Mark says it thusly,

“On D-Day, some of the men had been out in their boats for three days, and were seasick before they ever hit the beaches. The Body of Christ is metaphorically on those ships right now. ……focused on the storm, being tossed about and they are seasick – unable to advance to the beaches.”

“Others……are on the landing craft, no longer seasick……heading toward their goal….then they see obstacles…..become frozen with fear and unaware of their own capabilities…..unable to move forward.”

“Then we have the Army of God. Those members of the body of Christ who have actually landed and are not focused on the storm. They’re on the beach, taking ground, and holding that ground. They see where needs are and step into those gaps. They are rallying to the cause and pressing in, no matter what. That’s the difference.”

We are told look up, to keep our eyes on Jesus and when we fail to stay focused on Him, we basically become the “frozen chosen” unable to do what God has intended us to do.

Mark says, “If you are taking ground, press in. If you are stuck at an obstacle, look around you and get help. Don’t retreat. Take ground and hold it at all costs, and understand that no matter how unqualified you may feel, God can and will use you. NOW IS THE TIME! Advance! Do not retreat.”

“God speaks to everybody differently….. Give them the message, and if they don’t listen, do not get involved in ungodly warfare, such as arguing…….. Those who are making conflict within God’s Army….are spiritually dead and God will deal with them in His own timing….. There are too many people….., the walking wounded, some of whom have even been injured by the Church. These will listen to the message, but more importantly, they will act on it.”

“Don’t be discouraged in this: Not everybody you try to reach will listen. You may not be the specific person they’ll be willing to listen to. The person coming behind you might reap the harvest of seeds you planted……. Just keep your eyes on the task before you and let Him take care of the rest”

The following is a contract agreed upon by believers as a commitment to God, their pledge to Him.

“Declaration of Unity

I, _____________, in the name of Jesus, decree and declare, according to Matthew 18:19, that I will be in unity with my brothers and sisters in the Army of God and all the forces of Heaven. That I will support and defend the Word of God and His army, with all of Heaven, against all enemies from the Kingdom of Darkness, even unto supreme sacrifice.

I will not fire upon those in the Army of God, but will direct my fire upon the enemy, and the enemy alone. I will protect my brothers and sisters in God’s army, from any assault that the enemy may launch. I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same, on and off the battlefield.

I will obey the orders of the Supreme Commander of the Army of God, and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to Ephesians 4:11, the Government of God, and the uniform regulations founded on God’s throne of righteousness and justice. I decree it and declare it on earth as it is in Heaven. So be it. Amen.”

“Can you agree to these terms today? Will you not only be part of the modern-day Church, but stand up to be a part of God’s Army? Will you graduate from the waters to the landing craft and proceed toward shore? Will you heed the words that the Lord has given and begin to prepare for the battle of D-Day that lies ahead in the spiritual realm.”

These portions of Mark Taylor’s book “The Trump Prophesies” have given me a new outlook and understanding of what it means to be an active soldier in the Army of God.

From past experience I’ve been in recovery after having gone from being a committed Christian, saved by God’s grace, volunteering to fill needs and having risen all the way up in responsibility over a local church real estate until I totally burned out doing “God’s work” in my own strength. I am gaining a new sense of responsibility and purpose with each new day. I would rather stand alone with God than in the midst of all creation rising up against the Creator. – RTM

Spiritual Warfare in American Politics

1-7-2024

Spiritual Warfare in American Politics

Let me begin by saying that all the attacks against Trump are really resistance to who God has chosen and anointed for such a time as this. Trump’s 2015 mandate was two-fold – to battle Political Correctness and Stop Evil. Both have consumed our nation and inflamed the world.

It’s no coincidence that the “Demoncratic Party” has led the charge against Trump from day one. Their unending charges of Impeachment, Insurrection and legal maneuvering are the only way they know.

There are many things we are not privy to, but one thing to be sure of – Satan is behind it all.

GOD IS IN CONTROL.

Are we able to change the outcome by our own power? No. This is and has always been a spiritual battle. Trump has never been the problem but when he submitted himself to God he became God’s answer to many of our prayers. Is Trump perfect – not by a long shot? When Trump answered God’s call to run for President he was willing and obedience. Maybe our prayer should be, “Lord, change me so that I may see your purpose more clearly”. As we humble ourselves, turn from our wicked ways and pray we allow God to be God and pray that HIS will to be done. Then God will forgive our sin and heal our land.

The devil has been opposed to all that God is doing and so long as we stay divided over minutia (minor trivial ideas, people or things) we are no threat to him. United we stand, divided we fall (remember the house divided scripture quoted by Abraham Lincoln?)

Mark 3:25 NIV “If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.”

In my opinion the resistance to a God ordained Trump presidency, let America experience a modified Obama third term by proxy a (Biden presidency) in order that during another Trump term the corruption God wanted stopped could be unmasked (seen more clearly) and removed?

I don’t know if or when Trump will be elected again except by the will of Almighty God. Some might call it a miracle. With God all things are possible. – RTM

First Things First

1-6-2024

First Things First

If you’ve been following my blog posts you may notice that at times they are all over the place depending upon the topic of the day, the mood I’m in or just because I feel the need to explain or expand on a newsworthy story. It’s so easy to get caught up in the worries of life, the political scandal of the day or counter someone’s spread of damaging misinformation and we can lose sight of the most important goal in life – keeping the first things first.

Psalm 46:10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

Our lifelong goal should always be putting God first in our life and then keeping HIM on the throne of our heart. It’s not money, power or fame as the world seeks, but telling others about the loving God who wants us to worship, honor and love HIM. The old spiritual hymn “Oh How I Love Jesus” said it plainly and should be the cry of our heart to the God who created us. In today’s contemporary Christian music a song that has my attention is called “First Things First” by a group called Consumed By Fire.

“First Things First”

All the things that I have held dear
The vanities that whispered in my ear
What would I do if they all disappeared
Riches and fame and all that they could buy
I’ve come to find they never satisfy
What would I gain if my soul’s the price

I don’t wanna love what the world loves
I don’t wanna chase what the world does
I only want you
I only want you

First thing’s first
I seek Your will
Not my own
Surrender all my wants to you
Keep the first thing first
To live Your truth
Walk Your ways
Set my eyes
Lord, I fix my face on you
All my desires reversed
To keep the first thing first

I give it all
My life an offering
My heart is yours
So have Your way in me
Your kingdom’s all I wanna seek

I don’t wanna love what the world loves
No, I don’t wanna chase what the world does
I only want you
I only want you

First thing’s first
I seek Your will
Not my own
Surrender all my wants to you
Keep the first thing first
To live Your truth
Walk Your ways
Set my eyes
Lord, I fix my face on you
All my desires reversed
To keep the first thing first
To keep the first thing first
All my desires reversed
To keep the first thing first, oh
To keep the first thing first, oh

First thing’s first
I seek Your will
Not my own
Surrender all my wants to you
Keep the first thing first
To live Your truth
Walk Your ways
Set my eyes
Lord, I fix my face on you
All my desires reversed
To keep the first thing first, oh
To keep the first thing first, oh
To keep the first thing first

All my desires reversed
To keep the first thing first

Rather than letting the cares of the world consume us spiritually we should get away into our quiet place where we are alone with God soaking up HIS love for us because we are HIS creation.

God’s unending love for you and for me never fails. – RTM

Hearing from God

1-5-2024

Hearing from God

It’s been said that we often have to hear something 3 times before it gets stored into our memory. That being said some people have to hear it as much as 70 times. Quite often after we’ve heard something multiple times we tend to believe that it’s true especially when what we hear is peppered with a little bit of truth but it becomes dangerous when what we hear is politically based.

Up until he announced that he was running for President of the United States in 2015 nobody outside the world of New York real estate knew or had ever heard of Donald J. Trump, but they have not stopped talking about him ever since.

I had read that prophet Kim Clement had heard from God that Donald Trump had been chosen by God to become President but had never spoken his prophesy directly to Trump. I found that a bit puzzling and decided to investigate further. What I found was that back in 2007 a Christian singer and prophet Kim Clement said that God had chosen a certain man who would become president and would himself be a protectorate of the United States. I had never heard of this prophet or his prophesy. Kim Clement died on 24 November 2016 just 3 weeks after Trump was elected.

Recently I came across a novel originally called “The Commander In Chief Prophesy” turned into a movie called “The Trump Prophesy” by a now Florida firefighter Mark Taylor who said that God spoke to him in 2011 that Donald Trump had been chosen to become President of the United States. Mark had been struggling with PTSD issues which led him to retire and seek PTSD counseling. Mark had begun writing his dreams down in a journal and it wasn’t until 2015 that he showed his journal first to his doctor and then to his doctor’s wife. That led to the formation of a national prayer chain of Christians who committed themselves to praying for Donald Trump before the 2016 election. On 29 January 2021 Mark Taylor released a new updated and expanded “The Trump Prophesies” book, which I’m finding to be an interestingly good read.

Then I recall reading about Texas businessman Lance Wallnau who said God spoke to him that Donald Trump had been chosen to become the 45th President of the United States. Trump would be an Isaiah 45 president (as King Cyrus) who didn’t know God, but God would use him as the “Sword to the spirit of Political Correctness” and to “stop evil” (The Faith of Donald J. Trump).

Now remember that Trump never claimed to be called by God, rather he felt that God wanted him to run for the presidency and it was the right time.

During the 2016 Presidential Election the media had already declared that Trump had zero chance of winning against Democrat Hillary Clinton. Many Christians prayed and knew that only a miracle from God would give Trump the victory. Around 2:30 AM on November 5th Trump had been declared the “President Elect” after Hillary conceded.

Trump’s announcement was matter of fact that it was time for all American’s to come together as one united people, regardless of race or political party as it was time to get to work Making America Great Again without any gloating or demeaning comments or slide remarks.

It’s sad how many Christians could not or would not accept the Trump victory as the will of God. Trump was not even worthy to call himself a Christian. They said how they felt that God had somehow made a huge mistake. Even today many of these same “Christians” have built a stone wall of resentment around their hearts and nothing or nobody is going to make them change (It would take an even bigger miracle for God to do his work on their hearts).

Although I was stunned at the resistance to the Trump presidency (2017-2021) it’s clear that God is up to something as only God raises up leaders and brings them down by HIS sovereign will.

God never makes mistakes.

The bible tells us in Philippians 2:10-11 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Everything happens for a reason and God is NEVER surprised.

I personally think that we’ve not seen the last of Donald J. Trump in the White House, but it will take Christian brothers and sisters to be 2 Chronicles 7:14 Christians: 14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

It’s not about your will, my will or Trump’s will – it is ALL ABOUT GOD’S WILL! The sooner we stop fighting against the goads of our hearts and seek the will of God – then things will get better for us all.

If you reading this are not a Christian, it’s not too late. Start by reading and believing John 3:16 16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

You are the whosoever written in this verse.

God said it, it’s up to you to believe it, and that settles it. – RTM

Once Upon A Time In America

12-31-2023

Once Upon A Time In America

I remember when men were men and women were well…..gorgeous. Nobody seriously tried to become the other gender unless it was in a comedy skit. It was just good natured fun.

Being called a patriot meant someone was a dedicated American, usually a serviceman or woman.

Standing with hand over your heart is the only way to say the Pledge of Allegiance.

Standing and rendering honor to the Stars and Bars was just what you did when the flag passed by.

First responders didn’t stop and check to see if the person in trouble was of a particular race or skin color, they just ran toward danger, at times to their own peril.

The term Law Enforcement meant just that, not selectively enforcing laws one deemed serious while failing to enforce those not really needing enforced.

Members of the United States national teams were honored to wear the Red, White and Blue and never even considered dishonoring the nation in practice, competition or on national television.

On the other hand politicians campaigned on their good name and kept their promises, thinking America First, before any other consideration.

Journalists, reporters, photographers and news anchors sought to bring light on stories of local or national interest and reported in meticulous details to get it right.

Higher education meant getting smarter and raising the professional bar when hanging their shingle in front of their office and displaying their credentials on the office wall.

Military men and women trained and prepared to fight (if necessary) to defend the Constitution of the United States against ALL enemies, both foreign and domestic while helping to spread freedom to foreign lands around the globe.

Men and women of God were spiritual beings sharing the good news that in spite of ourselves and our addiction to sin, God really did love us just the way he created us and sending his Son Jesus to make the way to the Father by his death on the cross was God’s ultimate gift to mankind.

Matthew 7:7 “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.”

Do you have it? Do you want to have it?

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

In this sinful fallen and ever changing world we know that God is in control, he never changes and his love for you can never be greater nor less than when he created you to worship Him!

In this coming New Year let the Peace of God that passes all understanding light your way into 2024! – RTM

The Wrecking Ball

12-31-2023

The Wrecking Ball

By now nobody wants to hear, read or talk about the most politically obsessed about man in the history of our country so why does he continue to be the political flavor of the day? It’s ironic that this obsession plays right into the hands of the man they are trying to destroy. I’ve read that he considers publicity that costs him nothing is very valuable because it keeps his name in the public forum.

Political Correctness continues to plague mankind with all kinds of manmade “don’ts”, i.e. “don’t use male and female”; “don’t say man or woman”; “don’t associate colors with race – except white is bad”; “patriotism is anti-American”; “religion is bad”; or “there is no God”; and ultimately “MAGA equates to white supremacy”.

I’m sure you know many more political taboos that we are told not to use, say or do. We are to trust the science, trust the government and only trust democratic politicians. We are told that history as it is written is wrong and attempts to re-write history are ongoing as statues and names are being replaced by “real historical statues and names”.

I watched a foreign production of a program on a history-type channel that quoted statistics on slavery and human-trafficking that 6M people were taken from the African continent and brought to the Americas (South – Central – North America). Out of those 6M human slaves only 250,000 came to the United States. What was missing was naming the culprits who did the actual kidnapping of humans and selling them to the unnamed slave ship captains for money.

If these statistics are to be believed we must realize that what we are being told is one big lie after another like the false narrative that Trump is a racist and a bigot as told to us by some of the biggest names in politics as if they were standing before a mirror and naming their own faults.

It has been recorded that prior to the 2016 election a Texas businessman heard from God that “Donald Trump is a wrecking ball to the spirit of political correctness” and “The next President of the United States will be the forty-fifth president, and he will be an Isaiah 45 president.” Those words were then spoken to Trump in the presence of a number of African-American church leaders who were also members of the Democratic Party. (The Faith of Donald J. Trump)

I honestly don’t think that anyone (except God) knew how intense the politically correct backlash would become or continues to be to this day. It’s like God placed Donald Trump as a willing obstacle, a sword to the spirit of political correctness knowing full well that the pushback would be so great that only God himself could contain it. Trump has repeatedly said in his rallies “It’s not about me, they are after you but I’m standing in the way.”

Have you noticed that in every debate of GOP presidential candidates in the 2024 race to the presidency Trump has not been invited or present? Why is that? Could it be that in a real debate each of them would be decimated by Trump? (Remember the Trump attack of the second GOP debate during 2015?)

We are seeing more and more political correct resistance than ever before and I don’t think it’s all out in the open yet and that may be why it continues to intensify as we get closer to the Presidential Election of 2024. Just look at what is happening to our country as our own government viciously attacks American industry and our citizenry’s way of life and faith not in religion, but our faith in God. We are led to believe that women have the right to abort, yet the babies being aborted have no rights. We are told children have the right to choose their preferred sexual status while parents have no rights or say in the matter. In fact everyone has the right to choose their gender pronoun or none, and God was wrong when He created only male and female.

Our nation is headed in the wrong direction when we normalize and justify actions and behavior that are contrary to God’s natural order.

When the Pharisees questioned Jesus over casting demons out of a demon possessed man Jesus responded in Matthew 12:25 But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand.

God may not have sanctioned Trump a continuous second term as president but I feel that “The Wrecking Ball” still has a role to play in the future of our nation. Whether you like it or not, God will be glorified as America will be made great again or it will simply cease to exist. – RTM

Greed Power and Stupidity

12-28-2023

Greed Power and Stupidity

I think it appropriate to send the year 2023 out with a bang. You might even call it shooting from the hip. All I see on the two cable news networks are opposites of the same coin. Each side claiming the political pros and cons of one party or the other and neither addresses the real problem plaguing America. It’s like a commercial that touts symptom relief with a whole list of side effects, but not able to cure the problem causing the symptoms. In a nutshell it’s exactly like Planned Parenthood calling for medical care for all, just take this pill or have this procedure and everything will be all right. Where’s the care medical care for the unborn aborted baby?

In the news today are three main stories that seem to be the most important in American politics – Israel defending itself from Hamas (mostly peaceful) terrorists, banning Trump from running for President and the invasion of American soil by a never ending flow of illegal, undocumented aliens into our country.

On October 6th 2023 Hamas began an unprovoked aerial bombardment of Israel indiscriminately killing innocent civilians and destroying property. The world watched in horror but initially did little except to chastise Israel for counterattacking. Now the UN is sending aid to Gaza, while it is Israel that is protecting civilian refugees in Gaza from Hamas attacks. It is considered horrible for Israel to cause accidental deaths during those attacks, but nothing is said about Hamas’s activities, which include using places like hospitals and schools to set up their command centers and missile launch facilities to facilitate attacks on Israel.

On January 6th 2021 terrorists launched an assault on the United States Legislature causing interference in the US Presidential Election of 2020 and we were led to believe that President Trump led the charge (he didn’t). Evidence shows that those violent terrorists may have been undercover law enforcement officers of the FBI with political leanings (never Trumpers) against President Trump. If true they were in fact the insurrectionists they claimed MAGA folks (families with children) who came to watch the Electoral College process in action were. That being said, how many of those “undercover LEOs” have been identified, hunted down, arrested or held accountable for their actions on January 6th? NADA – ZERO – ZILCH!

On January 20th 2021 President Biden opened the flood border to immigrants claiming all were refugees and must be allowed to come in. Many were given preferential treatment, food, phones, money and transportation to undisclosed interior locations in predominantly red cities and states where there is now an immigration court backlog of more than3M awaiting inside the country to see an immigration judge. During December 2023 there have so far been more than 250T migrants crossing into the US, with 5000+ more convoying toward our southern border, unobstructed through Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and several Central and South American countries and elsewhere around the world. A recent Biden Administration meeting with the President of Mexico ended with NO VIABLE SOLUTION to stop the flow. Have they not thought to SHUT DOWN THE BORDER (ours and theirs)!

So what is the real problem in America?

Is it uninformed Americans who simply don’t care, unless it hits home? Maybe it’s voters who think their party is great and the other party is bad – ALWAYS? We live in a world where GOD is no longer welcome, his rules are outdated and the people he created think they are smarter than Him.

The real problem is US! We see but don’t believe; we listen but don’t hear; we know but don’t do what God has commanded – Love God with all of our hearts, minds, souls and spirits and love our neighbor as we love ourselves and when it is within our power we are to live at peace with all people. – RTM