The Truth In Love

Sadly, today my blog may take on a different tone. As you all know, I live my life believing in love and forgiveness. The only way to survive the heartaches and struggles of this world is to forgive, and love. Today I am angry. My anger is justified. I know it's all part of the grief process. But it is also legitimate anger I have because of the poor leadership of our nation.

This morning, as the 5th soldier passed away from a terrorist attack on our city, I am left with a few thoughts, questions, and comments that will rattle a few of my friends. I feel I must speak the truth. You do not have to agree with me, but please hear me out.

First, where has the POTUS been while our beautiful city has suffered? Yes, there was one 2 minute press conference he gave the day of the terrorist attack. One the same day, he visited a penitentiary. He was the first president to ever do that. I suppose giving time to the prisoners there was far more important than rushing to the side of the beautiful people of Chattanooga to grieve and comfort us, and to assure us of our safety. Just a thought....

Then I can not help but bring up the fact that he is now leading our nation in a beautiful dance with the devil, Iran. If we sign an agreement with Iran, we will alienate our constant friends in Israel.  Once again, evil wins, or so it seems.

The truth be told, 15-25% of Muslims are radical Muslims out to harm our nation, and other peaceful countries, such as Australia. That means that for every Muslims family I see in our community, there is a good chance that one of them may have radical ideas. One of them may be the next murderer in our city, or another city. My suggestion is a simple one. It will not solve the entire problem but perhaps it will help. If a Muslim citizen leaves our country and visits radical nations such as Yemen, Iran, and other nations known to harbor Isis, then they should not be allowed to return to our country. No exceptions. They will know when they leave, it is forever. They will be locked out of our borders.

We are at war within the borders of our own nation. It was Chattanooga this week. It's been Boston, NYC, and other cities. This is only the beginning of the war we must fight. Yet our armed forces aren't carrying weapons while they are working in our country? What is wrong with that picture? How can we ever feel safe and protected when the armed forces are unarmed, yet the terrorist have several weapons on them? What a messed up idea. I do not feel safe! Not at all! In fact, I am afraid just like many of my other fellow citizens.

And finally, lets define a hero. A hero is a man who drags his wounded fellow officer out of harms way, while still exchanging fire with a terrorist. A hero is a man who runs toward danger in order to insure the safety of others. A hero is a man who lays down his own safety and may lose his life for our nation while he is at war either abroad or at home. A hero is NOT a man who cuts off his penis and wears a dress because he should have been a born a woman rather than born a man. God did not make a mistake when he created him as a man. This new definition of "hero" is just so screwed up these days. Our society is screwed up.

Marriage is a union between a man and a woman. Period. I have gay friends. I love them. I have had them in my home, or conversed with them on Facebook. But I do not believe that they should be
married. God's word doesn't not teach that marriage is between two men or two women. As a Christian, I must stand up for Truth, and not what is correct in our current society.

Christians, please stand up with me on these Biblical thoughts. Yes, we will be persecuted, called names, and talked to like we are stupid. But we MUST stand up for what God's Word teaches. Being politically correct is not what we are called to do. We can speak the truth to others, and speak it in love. If they decide to hate us for it, that is on their shoulders. At least we have said what we are called to say.

I am not just preaching to others to live this out. I have personally had some very difficult talks with friends and family members who have bought in to society's way of thinking. In doing so, I have lost the love and respect of some people that I love so much. It is painful, and it is sad. But it is what I am called to do by my Lord. When I see Him face to face, I want Him to say "well done". He will wipe away my tears. I only hope and pray my friends and family will be there with me. God's word will not return void. That's a promise.

God have mercy on us all.....