“Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” … God blessed them; and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” … God saw all that He had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.” Genesis 1:26, 28, 31 NASB1995
Well brothers, the school season is almost at an end. I hope and pray it was a joy and a blessing for you as it was for me. I have enjoyed weekly scripture meditation and prayer for you and our community. Until next season starts I pray we love, enjoy, instruct, and disciple our families well. I pray we rule well in our households. Genesis 1:26,28,31; Eph. 6:4
“Dominion is a fact – human beings simply have it. It’s God’s doing. We can’t abdicate. Human beings possess power over all the creatures of the world… But dominion isn’t arbitrary power, at least not originally. In the Christian faith human dominion is subject to God’s dominion. And it is informed by God’s Law – his moral standard, his holiness.” (In the House of Tom Bombadil by C.R. Wiley)
“The reason that God creates man on the earth, according to Genesis, is for productive, representative rulership. This is what it means to exercise dominion: to fruitfully order the world in God’s stead…” (It’s good to be a man: A handbook for Godly masculinity by Michael Foster and Dominic Bnonn Tennant)
“Families are the nurseries of all societies; and the first combinations of mankind. Well-ordered families naturally produce a good order in other societies… Every serious Christian is concerned, that he may be serviceable in the world… but are you not a member of some family? If that family may be your means, O Christian, become a well-regulated family, in that point you will become serviceable; I had almost said, incomprehensibly serviceable.” A Family Well Ordered by Cotton Mather (1699) modern English translation by Patrick Doucette
“For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.” Genesis 18:19 KJV https://bible.com/bible/1/gen.18.19.KJV
“You May here observe a most comfortable connection, between, He will, and they shall. Says the Lord, He will Command his children, and they shall keep the way of the Lord. It seems, if every one that is owner of a family, would faithfully command, and manage those that belong unto him, through the blessing of God; they would generally keep His way, and His law… ‘If parents did their duties as they ought, the Word publically preached would not be the ordinary means of regeneration in the Church, but only without the Church, among infidels: God would so pour out His grace upon the children of His people, and hear prayers for them, and bless endeavors for their holy education, that we should see the promises made good unto our seed.’” A Family Well Ordered by Cotton Mather (1699) modern English translation by Patrick Doucette
“You cause the grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate, that he may bring forth food from the earth and wine to gladden the heart of man, oil to make his face shine and bread to strengthen man’s heart.” Psalm 104:14-15 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.104.14-15.ESV
How to be of service to the world for God: Obey His commends for how to lead and order your family!
“Families are the nurseries of all societies; and the first combinations of mankind. Well-ordered families naturally produce a good order in other societies… Every serious Christian is concerned, that he may be serviceable in the world… but are you not a member of some family? If that family may be your means, O Christian, become a well-regulated family, in that point you will become serviceable; I had almost said, incomprehensibly serviceable.” A Family Well Ordered by Cotton Mather (1699) modern English translation by Patrick Doucette
“For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.” Genesis 18:19 KJV https://bible.com/bible/1/gen.18.19.KJV
“You May here observe a most comfortable connection, between, He will, and they shall. Says the Lord, He will Command his children, and they shall keep the way of the Lord. It seems, if every one that is owner of a family, would faithfully command, and manage those that belong unto him, through the blessing of God; they would generally keep His way, and His law… ‘If parents did their duties as they ought, the Word publically preached would not be the ordinary means of regeneration in the Church, but only without the Church, among infidels: God would so pour out His grace upon the children of His people, and hear prayers for them, and bless endeavors for their holy education, that we should see the promises made good unto our seed.’” A Family Well Ordered by Cotton Mather (1699) modern English translation by Patrick Doucette
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth, and He created the first man out of the dust of the ground and formed the first woman from that man’s side. And God brought them together, and they became husband and wife, one flesh, and were given the blessing of a mission to be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and subdue it. And all of this goes together. There is a God and He made all things, and therefore He knows all things. He knows what all things are for. And He designed the world to be fruitful by the labors of man with a woman at his side, in the covenant of marriage, bearing children. This is the foundation of civilization. This is the foundation of all economics, all politics, all culture. This is like gravity, logic, math – this is reality, and every attempt to ignore this, deny this, subvert this, or openly destroy this is war with the world as it really is and therefore war with the One who made it all.” https://www.tobyjsumpter.com/the-politics-of-the-apostles-creed/
# Work and Keep “The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” Genesis 2:15 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/gen.2.15.ESV
“Real Wealth: Proponents of industrialism will no doubt point to the “hockey stick of human prosperity” beginning in the nineteenth century. For centuries, per-capita GDP held steady at less than $ 2 per day. By 1900, that figure rose fivefold to $ 11 per day. The problem with this statistic, however, is that self-sufficiency doesn’t require money. Milk from the cow, eggs from the chicken, pork from the hog, fresh fruits and vegetables from the orchard and garden, wide open spaces and fresh country air—such amenities would demand a high income today… Families who lived on farms during the Great Depression would often relate that they never knew they were in a depression. Their pantries were stocked, their homes were heated, they still had jobs. Their wealth was standing in the barn, in the fields, and in the accumulated knowledge of generations. Irresponsible speculation in the markets did not collapse their stock.” Durable Trades: Family-Centered Economies That Have Stood the Test of Time by Rory Groves https://a.co/6EHcXWf | https://a.co/6rtuhwY
A Biblical outline to think about Illegal Immigration: Private Property, Boundary Markers, Sojourners, and Self Defense
Private property is God’s design.
The bible speaks of boundary stones, the markers that indicate the boundary of private property. Proverbs warns, “Do not move an ancient boundary stone set up by your forefathers.” Proverbs 22:28.
The law of Moses says, “Cursed is the man who moves his neighbor’s boundary stone.” Deuteronomy 27:17. “This scripture was a command by God not to encroach on another’s property, as it would be in fact stealing land from their neighbor.” https://www.ccgf.org/do-not-move-the-ancient-boundary-stone/
8. You must not steal. (Exodus 20:15) Do not take what is not yours. According to Martin Luther, “We must fear and love God, so that we will neither take our neighbor’s money or property, nor acquire it by fraud or by selling him poorly made products, but will help him improve and protect his property and career.”
10. You must not covet or desire your neighbor’s belongings. (Exodus 20:17) Be happy with what God has provided for you and never want what belongs to others out of envy. “Have I looked with envy, jealousy or hatred toward the possessions, talents or achievements of others? Have I desired the downfall or loss of others out of evil intent that I might benefit? Have I grieved that God has bestowed greater blessings on others than on me?
Believers are to obey civil laws and authorities unless they violate God’s law
That includes immigration laws!
“Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.” Romans 13:1 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/rom.13.1.ESV
Nations, boundaries and dwelling places are the providence of God
“And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place,” Acts 17:26 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/act.17.26.ESV
God’s compassion for the sojourner
“He executes justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the sojourner, giving him food and clothing. Love the sojourner, therefore, for you were sojourners in the land of Egypt.” Deuteronomy 10:18-19 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/deu.10.18-19.ESV
““‘Cursed be anyone who perverts the justice due to the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’” Deuteronomy 27:19 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/deu.27.19.ESV
So yes, when in your midst witness to them, care for them, show them Christ’s love. But…
Be wise, be just, be compassionate, but be lawful and be safe!
They violated the law to get here and there will be criminals, wolves, among the sheep… terrorists, sexual predators, human traffickers, cartel gang members. You must protect your family, your neighbor, and your community from wickedness.
“If a thief is found breaking in and is struck so that he dies, there shall be no bloodguilt for him,” Exodus 22:2 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/exo.22.2.ESV
“For the first time since 2019, the Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day, or I-GOLD, took place in Springfield. The event, which draws hundreds if not thousands of gun owners a year to the capitol to lobby lawmakers, was canceled in 2020 and 2021 because of the prohibition of the public entering the capitol during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several hundred showed up in Springfield Wednesday… gun owners are still awaiting the outcome of litigation challenging the constitutionality of requiring a state-issued Firearm Owner Identification Card to keep a gun in your home. ‘If we get an unfavorable ruling, we’re going to go all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court,’ Pearson said… Elik said the gun laws the Democratic majority passes don’t make law-abiding citizens safer. She said they only make ‘criminals stronger and bolder.’”
“For the last few years, T.Rex folks have been working in local Tennessee politics on increasing gun freedom. It’s a long process, in which some bills live, and some bills die, but everyone can actually be a part of the process to move the needle in the right direction. Sign up for our political newsletter here: https://www.trex-arms.com/newsletter/ “
Forward Observer: CRACKDOWN: ‘GHOST GUNS’ BANNED: The Daily SA for Tuesday, 12 April 2022https://youtu.be/-6STX9UeNTY
“CRACKDOWN: ‘GHOST GUNS’ BANNED: Department of Justice announced that it will submit to the Federal Register the “Frame or Receiver” Final Rule, updating the definition of a firearm. Under the new rules, 3-D printed firearms, partially complete receivers, and other “ghost guns” will be required to have serial numbers. Dealers must engrave un-serialized weapons and keep transaction records to retain their license instead of the prior 20-year requirement. Parts kits to assemble firearms will now require a background check.”
“Amendment 2 – Right to Bear Arms. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Declaration Of Independence, Constitution Of The United States Of America, Bill Of Rights And Constitutional Amendments by Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, et al. https://a.co/iWDt9C3https://ministry.family.blog/america/second-amendment/
# Tyranny, crime, and other evils “The kings of the earth set themselves… against the Lord and against his Anointed… He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision.” Psalm 2:1-4 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.2.1-4.ESV
“DEL RIO, Texas—As the Biden administration prepares to drop the Title 42 public health provision on May 23, Border Patrol agents and local officials along the border are bracing for an even greater influx of illegal immigrants. “They’re preparing for us to start apprehending over 500,000 a month,” a Border Patrol agent, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of repercussions, told The Epoch Times on April 4… “So really what Border Patrol is now becoming is essentially just a greeter.””
“Your government, without the consent of the people, is literally transforming the population of America right in front of our eyes. The Biden Administration is working with drug cartels to import millions of people who will forever change our country… If any enemy of the United States had secretly compromised a president so that he was working for them instead of us, that traitorous president’s immigration policy would look exactly like what Biden is doing right now. Erase our border, and let the world walk in. They’re applauding this chaos in Beijing and Moscow. To restore common sense to our immigration policy, we must elect conservatives to take back Congress. Then we must impeach Joe Biden and restore our borders before we lose our country.”
“Drug Enforcement Administration chief Anne Milgram… said: ‘What we know is that China is providing chemicals to Mexico, to the criminal drug networks that are then mass-producing these fake prescription pills. . . But there’s no Xanax, no Oxy, no Percocet in them. They’re fentanyl. . . Right now, this is the leading cause of death. Overdoses are the leading cause of death for men between the age of 18 and 45. There are more overdose deaths than car accidents and [shootings].’ … Border security is national security. The drug cartels should immediately be put on the list of terrorist organizations, and the border must be secured… there are violations of international law killing Americans every day right here in the United States! Communist China is complicit in them. The drug cartels are complicit in them. And the Biden Administration is complicit in the deaths of our sons and daughters!”
“When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he assembled his 318 trained men, born in his household, and went in pursuit as far as Dan.”Genesis 14:14 CSB
“The right to life is a good example of what legal historians refer to as an objective right: it is objective in the sense that it exists outside ourselves and is unalienable… The right to life imposes obligations: you must do everything in your power to preserve it.” #SlayingLeviathan https://canonpress.com/products/slaying-leviathan/
“The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green, to declare that the Lord is upright; he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.” Psalm 92:12-15 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.92.12-15.ESV
We should be living out a distinctly Christian culture. Lord’s Day worship. Gathering of the saints. Sent out to build households. Practicing the fruitfulness of Christian culture in our households.
Founders Ministries: TS&TT: William Wolfe | The Need For Public Theology And The Abuse of Romans 13https://youtu.be/hfQjs9tcC5o
“Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk with William Wolfe, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon and Director of Legislative Affairs at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. They discuss the need for theology in the public square and how Christians should engage with government.”
Paraphrase from about 23 minutes in “we need to see the church more as a military outpost (not in a violent military way) to go forth and conquer and expand the Kingdom of God in the world… like Daniel 2 the nations are toppling and the Kingdom of Christ is expanding”
“In this episode of Reformation and Revival, Jared Longshore discusses how to raise your children and change the world… The Christian family is the soil from which a Christian society and a Christian nation will grow. Without that soil, the fields will keep burning just as they are now.”
“The reformed ‘did not look at their children as neutral objects whom Christ would draw to himself for the first time later on, but as beings who, through the covenant, by virtue of being born of believing parents, enjoyed a relationship with Christ, belonged to him, and were to be viewed as his subjects.’ Pro Rege, vol. 2, pg. 538”
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” Ephesians 6:1 “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4 “… But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”” Joshua 24:15 “And I will establish my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you.” Genesis 17:7 “… and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”” Genesis 12:3
# Work and Keep “The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” Genesis 2:15 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/gen.2.15.ESV
“Mike Brabo, an expert in growing food and surviving under communism, shares his short thoughts in this video and more to come. SHARE his full talk with others so they can be warned of the times ahead. The difference between hoarding and prudence is found in scripture. When men hoard, they amass bigger barns for themselves with no thoughts on God’s purposes (Luke 12:13-24), however, prudent Christians should forsee the evil coming and hide themself (Proverbs 22:3) and store up enough to sustain themselves, and enough to give to those in need (2 Corinthians 8:12).” https://rumble.com/vt3ma7-the-fragile-food-supply-and-food-for-life.html?mref=hqg49&mrefc=2
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“Peter Zeihan is a geopolitical strategist and a renowned author, speaker, and consultant. His work includes analysis on global politics, demographics, and geography to better understand economic, cultural, political and military developments to predict future trends. His firm Zeihan on Geopolitics provides custom analytical products to a vast array of clients including energy companies, financial institutions, agricultural interests, and the U.S. military. Zeihan is the author of three critically acclaimed books, The Accidental Superpower, The Absent Superpower, and Disunited Nations. His fourth book, The End of the World Is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization, will be published in June.”
“Your decision whether or not to carry a gun can make the difference between life and death. In this short informational video, U.S. Concealed Carry Association Director of Content Kevin Michalowski addresses the most common excuses people give for not carrying a gun.”
“Former Army Ranger and Special Forces instructor show when to use the muzzle up (high port) technique and how to do it right.”
# Tyranny, crime, and other evils “The kings of the earth set themselves… against the Lord and against his Anointed… He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision.” Psalm 2:1-4 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.2.1-4.ESV
“Prominent Canadian Pastor Artur Pawlowski, who earned international media attention for defying onerous pandemic restrictions, has been released from prison after reportedly spending close to two months in solitary confinement… The preacher is also under a curfew, requiring him to be home from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m., except to attend church services.”
Warrior Poet Society: Just HOW Corrupt is D.C? Rep. Madison Cawthorn gives insider lookhttps://youtu.be/xEEpnrZgoJU
“Congressman Madison Cawthorn pulls no punches in describing just how bad Washington D.C. really is. In this interview I ask how close the show ‘House of Cards’ gets to giving a real glimpse of our ruling class. His answers shocked me. Support Madison Cawthorn: https://cawthorn.house.gov/“
“Disney CEO Bob Chapek sent a memo to his employees discussing why the company had yet to make a statement on the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill. In this video, Bryan Osborne shares his perspective on this situation as a Bible-believing Christian.”
“Executives and producers at the Walt Disney Company said during a recent internal meeting that there will be a renewed effort to make leading characters in films and shows gay or transgender, with one talking about how she has been working to enact a “not-at-all-secret gay agenda” in several programs.”
“The receipts are just some of the records that “undeniably show strong links between the Biden family and communist China,” Grassley said… The senators said they plan on releasing the financial records they’ve obtained in full. Their offices didn’t respond by press time to requests for more information… ‘The evidence is stunning, and it is growing.’”
“When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he assembled his 318 trained men, born in his household, and went in pursuit as far as Dan.”Genesis 14:14 CSB
“The right to life is a good example of what legal historians refer to as an objective right: it is objective in the sense that it exists outside ourselves and is unalienable… The right to life imposes obligations: you must do everything in your power to preserve it.” #SlayingLeviathan https://canonpress.com/products/slaying-leviathan/
I’m praying that we would be capable swordsmen able to wield the Word of God well to be disciple makers and biblical counselors in our homes. I pray God would equip us to develop a cultural theology for our families. God has us in this world for a reason, and it is not so we can float along in the worlds cultural lazy river! More here: https://ministry.family.blog/2022/03/10/household-prayer-solid-foundations/
“Day of judgment! Day of wonders! Hark! the trumpet’s awful sound, louder than a thousand thunders, shakes the vast creation round. How the summons will the sinner’s heart confound!” Newton
“Let [Christians] lift up their hearts with joy! What a blessed and happy condition are they in now! But what will their state be when this life is ended? Such need not to fear death; for, as their souls go then to Christ, so when Christ comes, he will bring them with him; “they shall appear with him in glory.” What a harvest of joy.”
“We need all of God’s word for all of life, and the biblical counselor’s task is to grasp the word, give it well, and guide souls by it to wholeness in Christ. As the Puritans often remarked, we are to teach “doctrine for life” (1 Tim 1:5).”
“Consider now your own care of souls in light of the age to come… Take steps to cultivate a life of careful obedience (Eph 5:15f). Anxiety can tempt strugglers to throw up their hands, crying “What’s the use?” But Scripture teaches Christians will stand before God for an accounting of our lives, though not for judgment (Rom 14:12). Jesus has taken all punishment for our sins at the cross (Isa 53:4-6), such that our standing and acceptance is secure in him, our obedience made acceptable in his, and we are now able to live for his glory (1 Cor 10:31). Thus the Catechism instructs us to pursue obedience to God’s revealed will (Q 44), making it our aim to be pleasing to him (2 Cor 5:9). Our desire is to hear “well done, good and faithful servant” (Matt 25:23) on that Day…”
# Work and Keep “The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” Genesis 2:15 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/gen.2.15.ESV
Forward Observer Intel: YELLEN: EXPECT INFLATION TO BE “UNCOMFORTABLY HIGH” THROUGH THIS YEAR MACRON: Europe’s food supply will be ‘deeply destabilized’ due to Ukraine-Russia war. Additionally: “Several African countries will be affected by famines within 12-18 months.”
“As images emerge out of Ukraine, we have continued to note the guns and gear used by civilians and military personnel. Typically, we see AKMs of various kinds being used by Russian and Ukrainian forces, but when images of a Western rifle like the MCX surface, curiosity arises. This week we built out a clone of the MCX rifles used by Ukrainian special operations, with a video on said rifle and its capabilities.”
“In addition to the video, we took the time to go over the details of this build. Why would someone choose a fixed magnifier over a flip to the side magnifier, and why choose one MCX stock over another? These are some questions we answer in the Loadout article.”
“this always come down to training. If you want to be proficient with anything, you need to train it, get reps, and become comfortable with your tools, because if you suck, you suck.”
“the response of the Ukrainian people has been equally surprising (and also inspiring), as their government has issued automatic rifles to ordinary citizens, and a modern militia army quickly rose to fight the invaders. Along with some basic firearms training, Ukrainian officials provided instructions for the creation and use of Molotov cocktails, the time-honored anti-tank weapon of last resort. Looking back, the Molotov cocktail was notably used by the Hungarians in their uprising against the Soviets (October 23rd to November 11th, 1956) and to a lesser extent during the Czech Uprising of August 1968. We’ll take a look at how this simple incendiary has been served up to invading armies for more than 80 years… As history repeats itself, over and over again, the use of Molotov cocktails, smashed against the side of an invader’s tank, are witnessed time and time again. Today is no different; all you have to do is look to the bravery of the Ukrainian people in their fight to remain free.”
“Maybe you’re not kicking in doors with the 2nd Ranger Battalion or deploying to combat, but you still want to have a decent tactical loadout so you’re ready for the zombies or other combat-like applications. It never hurts to be ready with some good solid gear and to do it without going broke… Whether you’re a civilian waiting for the apocalypse or armed forces and military looking to modify your loadout, these recommendations will give you a balance, best bang for your buck option for any area of your kit. As always, gear isn’t everything. Train Hard. Train Smart.”
# Tyranny, crime, and other evils “The kings of the earth set themselves… against the Lord and against his Anointed… He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision.” Psalm 2:1-4 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.2.1-4.ESV
“And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are but the beginning of the birth pains. Matthew 24:6-8 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/mat.24.6-8.ESV
“State legislators in the Ohio House of Representatives introduced a resolution this week calling out Canada for its religious persecution of pastors during the pandemic.”
“Russia’s actions in Europe have drawn the eyes of the United States and its allies to the West, as they did in decades past, as meanwhile a larger, more formidable force gathers strength in the East, setting its sights on dominating the Indo-Pacific, and then the world… Nalapat pinned the blame on Washington and NATO for engaging in a series of strategic missteps that he believed culminated in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine… Russia and China are deepening their relationship, in ways previously unseen. Two weeks before the invasion, as Russia was drawing heavy international criticism for its plans to attack Ukraine, Putin and Xi proclaimed a “no limits” partnership, a bilateral relationship ‘superior to political and military alliances of the Cold War era.’”
“Then Moses and the people of Israel sang this song to the Lord, saying, “I will sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider he has thrown into the sea.” Exodus 15:1 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/exo.15.1.ESV
My Soul Among Lions: My Soul Among Lions // The Song of Moses (Exodus 15) [DEMO AUDIO] https://youtu.be/-KSmTAMhk24
“Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you shall go with this people into the land that the Lord has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you shall put them in possession of it. It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”” Deuteronomy 31:7-8 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/deu.31.7-8.ESV
“When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he assembled his 318 trained men, born in his household, and went in pursuit as far as Dan.”Genesis 14:14 CSB
“The right to life is a good example of what legal historians refer to as an objective right: it is objective in the sense that it exists outside ourselves and is unalienable… The right to life imposes obligations: you must do everything in your power to preserve it.” #SlayingLeviathan https://canonpress.com/products/slaying-leviathan/
There is a God that created the heavens and the earth. We humans are created in His image.
We are sinners, we have rebelled against Him, our Creator. Our rebellion has brought “all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice… envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness” to the world. Romans 1:29-31 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/rom.1.29-31.ESV
Therefore we justly deserve our due punishment of death and damnation, “as it is written: ‘None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God. All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.’” Romans 3:10-12 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/rom.3.10-12.ESV
But good news! God is merciful and loving. Jesus is God the only begotten Son and He took our punishment upon Himself in our place. Jesus rose from the dead, defeating death and securing the hope of our salvation.
“For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me.” 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/1co.15.3-8.ESV
““Brothers, what shall we do?” And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”” Acts 2:36-38 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/act.2.36-38.ESV
We need only repent and believe it. Repent: turn away from our sins, proclaim Jesus is lord and savior, and we will be forgiven our sins and have life ever after! “because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.”” Romans 10:9-11 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/rom.10.9-11.ESV
There is hope. Believe in Jesus! ““For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/jhn.3.16.ESV
It doesn’t matter who you’ve been or what you’ve done, God stands with arms wide open, ready to forgive you. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/1jn.1.9.ESV
Brothers, I’m praying that we would be capable swordsmen able to wield the Word of God well to be disciple makers and biblical counselors in our homes. I pray God would equip us to develop a cultural theology for our families. God has us in this world for a reason, and it is not so we can float along in the worlds cultural lazy river! I pray we are establishing a solid foundation (Matt. 7:24) in our homes. I pray it is cultivated and grows into a Godly culture that the worldly cultural flood can not destroy! ““Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”” Matt. 7:24-27
In Colossians 2:6-10 “Paul calls on us to be so grounded in Jesus Christ that no one can take you captive with hollow and deceptive philosophies… Christ has given us His Word and that Word is authoritative, sufficient, and final. It teaches us that God is the Creator of this world. He has ordered it… He alone is righteous and He has revealed His righteousness to us in the moral law… In a phrase, this is God’s world and He gets to set the rules.” By What Standard: God’s world… God’s rules https://press.founders.org/shop/by-what-standard-gods-world-gods-rules/
““Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”” Matthew 7:24-27 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/mat.7.24-27.ESV
“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority.” Colossians 2:6-10 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/col.2.6-10.ESV
THE GOOD NEWS
There is a God that created the heavens and the earth. We humans are created in His image.
We are sinners, we have rebelled against Him, our Creator. Our rebellion has brought “all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice… envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness” to the world. Romans 1:29-31 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/rom.1.29-31.ESV
Therefore we justly deserve our due punishment of death and damnation, “as it is written: ‘None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God. All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.’” Romans 3:10-12 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/rom.3.10-12.ESV
But good news! God is merciful and loving. Jesus is God the only begotten Son and He took our punishment upon Himself in our place. Jesus rose from the dead, defeating death and securing the hope of our salvation.
“For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me.” 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/1co.15.3-8.ESV
““Brothers, what shall we do?” And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”” Acts 2:36-38 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/act.2.36-38.ESV
We need only repent and believe it. Repent: turn away from our sins, proclaim Jesus is lord and savior, and we will be forgiven our sins and have life ever after! “because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.”” Romans 10:9-11 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/rom.10.9-11.ESV
There is hope. Believe in Jesus! ““For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/jhn.3.16.ESV
It doesn’t matter who you’ve been or what you’ve done, God stands with arms wide open, ready to forgive you. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/1jn.1.9.ESV
Brothers tomorrow, March 2 2022, starts the 40 day devotional season leading to Easter. I’ve chosen a “40 Days of Lent” reading plan to read in our household. I’m praying for sweet time in God’s word for our household and yours. Praying for growing faith and hunger to know God more in our children. Praying for the good news of Christ’s redeeming work on the cross and His resurrection from the dead to work in them and through them in everything they do for all of their lives. All to the glory of God our Savior! “To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.” 1 Peter 5:11 ESV
“Lent has always been a time to turn our attention to all that has been done for us on the cross in Christ. This lavish gift can be meditated on year after year, and still would leave us to wonder in amazement. Through this reading plan, you will walk through the gospel accounts in chronological order, tracing the steps of Jesus during his last week of his earthly ministry. This plan is 47 days in length, but the seven Sundays are days of rest according to tradition.”
We have been told that we people are the chance result of impersonal chaos working its dark magic on the universe… The outcome of such thinking? Humanity is disenchanted…
But this is not the biblical account of man… God, the beautiful one, made the human race as his capstone work, his corporeal masterpiece (Ps 8:3-6; 27:4) … The imago dei marks out humanity as an enchanted race. Tragically, humanity disenchanted itself by following the anti-wisdom of the serpent…
If we have assumed… that our children learned what they needed to know simply by ecclesial and cultural osmosis, let us be clear that we may hold this assumption no longer. Now is not the time to play down our doctrine of mankind; now is the time to teach it with confidence and with joy, seeking to be witnesses to fellow sinners and guides to all God’s flock.
“Reenchanting Humanity: a theology of mankind” by Owen Strachan
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah” Psalm 46:1-3 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.46.1-3.ESV
“The Lord answered Moses, “Is the Lord’s power limited? You will see whether or not what I have promised will happen to you.”” Numbers 11:23 HCSB https://bible.com/bible/72/num.11.23.HCSB
Don’t limit God’s power. Don’t fall into the trap of narrowly defining the power of the Gospel.
“I think God must love weddings. Consider this: Jesus performed His first miracle at a wedding by turning water into wine (see John 2:1-11). At the beginning of history, the first man wed the first woman when God presented Eve to Adam (see Genesis 2:21-24). And at the end of history, there will be the wedding feast of the Lamb when Christ and His bride, the Church, are joined together forever (see Revelation 19:6-9).”
“Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has voiced his support for a bill that would prohibit the discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in the state’s primary schools… “The larger issue with all of this is parents must have a seat at the table when it comes to what’s going on in their schools,” he added.” NO! Parents are the authority!They are not just a seat at the table. How far we have fallen!
Parents, do not give your children over to an institution that does not acknowledge that you are the authority over your children’s education! God did not entrust them to you so you could neglect that duty!
# Work and Keep “The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” Genesis 2:15 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/gen.2.15.ESV
Warning and Opportunity #ParallelEconomy Canada trying to freeze the bank accounts of the trucker protesters, calling them “terrorists” is a precedent that will be used against future protests and marginalized people groups. Are we independent of the world systems of control? #ParallelEconomy (see more below) Here are some growing options besides skills, beans, and bullets.
“At Gab we are pioneering a Parallel Economy to offer people a real choice to engage in commerce with those who share their values. We know we can’t do this monumental task alone, which is why we are excited to announce a new initiative that we are working on: the Parallel Economy Fund.”
“Goldback has $20 million of bills in circulation, according to Cordon… They’re recognized as legal tender in Utah and Wyoming and are legal for use in New Hampshire, Nevada, and South Dakota.” http://goldback.com
“The Liberty Dollar is the most stable solution to many of the financial problems we face today.”
Another Parallel Business to subscribe to: Warrior Poet Society Network https://www.watchwpsn.com #ParallelEconomy
Latest War Poet interview with Dr. Sebastian Gorka is only on the subscription network because it would get deleted by big tech and possibly get the public social media content cancelled. (See more below)
“In this video, Vicki Simons of South Carolina, shares a powerful and eloquent speech to members of her county board. In her testimony before her county board, Vicki Simons exposes the “terms and conditions” of the COVID money the county has taken. What she brings forward here needs to be brought forward in every county, municipality, and state in America. Understand – the federal government doesn’t give money to state and county governments because they want to actually help them, rather, they give money to state and county governments in order to control them. With the shekels come the shackles. Men fought, bled, and died for our freedoms. We have no right to glibly give them away.” SUBSCRIBE ON RUMBLE – https://rumble.com/user/DefyTyrants
“there are several scenarios where one-handed shooting is required. One may find themselves protecting a loved one with one hand and defending themselves with the other. Imagine walking down a staircase while standing on an uneven surface. Using an off-hand to grab a rail for stability and defending oneself with the other hand is a real possibility.”
“Many old salts who have decades of experience with iron-sighted handguns may initially be frustrated when trying out a red dot optic. My initial attempts were hardly stellar, but a class on using a red dot optic got me on the right track… The biggest advantage an MRDS brings to the table is a single plane of focus. To get on target, the shooter simply superimposes the red dot on the target and presses the trigger. With a tight grip and good trigger press, the end result will be a hit at the point of aim. In reality, this is much simpler than obtaining a proper sight picture with iron sights. When using traditional iron sights, the eye goes from the target, to the front sight, to the rear sight, and back to the front sight. This requires the use of multiple focal planes and may be difficult to pull off when subjected to extreme stress.”
“Several years ago, I wrote an ebook title, “If I Could Carry Only One Gun” In the ebook, I talked about a particular Glock. I’m currently working on an updated version of that ebook. However, I get asked a lot: What is my favorite concealed carry Glock? In this case, it would be the Glock 43x MOS. Here is why!” Shield Arms 15 Round Magazine https://shieldarms.com/s15?affiliate=noir
# Tyranny, crime, and other evils “The kings of the earth set themselves… against the Lord and against his Anointed… He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision.” Psalm 2:1-4 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.2.1-4.ESV
Bank Account Freezes. Bank Runs. As noted above, Canada trying to freeze the bank accounts of the trucker protesters, calling them “terrorists” is a precedent that will be used against future protests and marginalized people groups. But it can have greater economic impact, like a run on banks and cash shortages. #ParallelEconomy
“BANK RUN IN CANADA: Investment blog InvestmentWatch is reporting a possible bank run in Canada. According to multiple social media accounts, Canadians are concerned with Prime Minister Trudeau’s invoking the Emergencies Act and their subsequent ability to access their money held in Canada’s financial institutions. Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister said Tuesday that, under the Emergencies Act, the government can order banks to immediately freeze or suspend bank accounts without a court order and be protected from civil liability. Media reporting indicated that individuals associated with the Freedom Convoy protest began having their bank accounts frozen or suspended shortly after the Deputy Prime Minister’s announcement. Financial analysts reported yesterday Canadians began making large withdrawals from banks across the country, resulting in a previously unseen number of cash outages at Canada’s major banking institutions. (Analyst Comment: The current run on banks in Canada is a foreseeable outcome of threatening the integrity of the banking system with arbitrary seizure of citizens’ assets. The Canadian Parliament is set to vote on its approval of the Trudeau government’s use of the Emergencies Act today or tomorrow. If the Parliament fails to support Trudeau’s decision, look for a compromise or possible revocation of the Emergencies Act. – M.M.)”
Censorship Collusion Between Biden Regime and Big Tech.
“LAWMAKERS PRESS YOUTUBE TO REMOVE “GHOST GUN” CONTENT: Congressional members are pushing YouTube to remove firearm videos that “instruct viewers on how to manufacture and assembly unserialized, untraceable and undetectable ghost guns.” [which by the way are entirely legal] Lawmakers stated that “the steps that YouTube has taken thus far are insufficient”. The firearms that Congressional members are specifically concerned about are 3D printed and “do-it-yourself” gun making kits. (AC: The cited reasons of concern are tied to the sense that domestic terrorism threats are rising. YouTube hosts many of the online firearm education content with the most viewers. Putting pressure on social media companies has been a mainstay for limiting information content deemed harmful. Expected continued demonetization efforts and platform banning of firearm related content. – D.F.)”
“The CIA has a secret, undisclosed data repository that includes information collected about Americans, two Democrats on the Senate Intelligence Committee said. While neither the agency nor lawmakers would disclose specifics about the data, the senators alleged the CIA had long hidden details about the program from the public and Congress.”
“The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah” Psalm 46:6-7, 10-11 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.46.6-11.ESV
“When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he assembled his 318 trained men, born in his household, and went in pursuit as far as Dan.”Genesis 14:14 CSB
“The right to life is a good example of what legal historians refer to as an objective right: it is objective in the sense that it exists outside ourselves and is unalienable… The right to life imposes obligations: you must do everything in your power to preserve it.” #SlayingLeviathan https://canonpress.com/products/slaying-leviathan/
“Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me! Take hold of shield and buckler and rise for my help!” Psalm 35:1-2 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.35.1-2.ESV
“Man and woman… are united in the bond of marriage, and this bond exists to establish a community that builds upon itself… to produce households… households: the total sum of a husband and wife’s fruitful work, bound together by covenant love… ‘The household is the realm that is created around the family’…” more here:https://ministry.family.blog/2022/02/09/household-prayer-marriage-households-and-the-battle-of-the-cosmos/
I am praying for Christ’s Church in China. Lord give them strength. Turn the hearts of the wicked communists. Turn the hearts of the prison guards and police forces. King of Kings advance the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth (Matt. 28:19) until it has leavened the whole world (Matt. 13:33). Turn our hearts away from sport entertainment idol worship. Forgive us, Lord. Set the captives free.
“I have zero hope we can correct what is wrong by electing the right person to lead us. Yet, I am still hopeful that God will lead our nation to bow down before him again… We need to stop looking left and right. The right and left extremes make the same mistake: they place their hope in human institutions and humanistic reasoning. Both are flawed for the same reason: no God… I’m an American patriot, but my true patriotism is with the only kingdom that can never be destroyed: the kingdom of the Son of God (Dan. 2:44). I love America. But I’m standing, first and foremost, with God’s kingdom and no one, from either the Right or the Left, will ever shake me on this. I pledge allegiance to the unshakable kingdom—always.”
Beware False Teachers Hired Hands (John 10:11-15): Jared Longshore: Big Eva’s COVID Partnership w/ the Federal Government to Muzzle the Kingdom of Godhttps://youtu.be/jEkeinFeChY
“Jared Longshore discusses the recent conversation between Big Eva players Russell Moore, Tim Keller, Rick Warren, and Francis Collins as well as comments from Daily Wire reporter Megan Basham… ‘Far too many officers of the church looked to the CDC for how they should govern, modeling their approach not off of the revealed Word, but the policies and procedures of their local Home Depot.‘”
Beware False TeachersHired Hands (John 10:11-15): Founders Ministries: TS&TT: The State of Evangelical Leadership | Megan Basham’s Unanswered Questionshttps://youtu.be/ug4PyJluVA4
“Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss Megan Basham’s recent article: “How the Federal Government Used Evangelical Leaders To Spread Covid Propaganda to Churches” and the backlash she has received from the evangelical elites and tone police.”
“In the biblical view, children are a gift to their parents from God for those parents to raise in the knowledge of the Lord. The family is the first and most fundamental institution God created… According to Scripture, children are a gift to parents for them to raise them in the Lord. Children are to obey their parents. It’s not the government’s job to raise or disciple children! Children belong to their parents.”
# Work and Keep “The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” Genesis 2:15 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/gen.2.15.ESV
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DOD vaccine mandates. FDA vaccine fraud (bait and switch). DMED data. And more.
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“What would you do if an armed robber waved a gun inches from your face? In this video, U.S. Concealed Carry Association Director of Content Kevin Michalowski and criminal defense attorney Tom Grieve analyze shocking video footage of an armed robbery. There’s just one catch: the robber doesn’t seem to notice that his gun is jammed. Does the cashier realize the man’s mistake? What would you do?”
“I got a question about carrying a .380 for self-defense. The Short answer is, “Anything is better than nothing!” The slightly longer answer is [It] can be very effective given the right circumstances. Watch the video for the long answer.”
# Tyranny, crime, and other evils “The kings of the earth set themselves… against the Lord and against his Anointed… He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision.” Psalm 2:1-4 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.2.1-4.ESV
Inflation: Global food prices near historic record
Forward Observer: Global food prices near historic record: The Daily SA for Tuesday 08 FEB 2022
“Recently, the top gun-grabber in the Senate, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, announced he wants to increase ATF’s funding. Right now, the total ATF budget is 1.4 billion, but Schumer wants to direct 1.5 billion JUST to “focus on gun violence.” That’s more than DOUBLE ATF’s current budget! Please give our 2A warriors on Capitol Hill help. It will take less than a minute to contact your Senators and representative and tell them to demand not a dime of taxpayer dollars goes to ATF. Hit the link below.” Take action here: https://www.gunowners.org/onebillionrecords/
Colion Noir: No-Knock Warrants – Why The Amir Locke Shooting Should Terrify Gun Owners https://youtu.be/xxkKCq4tH3Q
Gun Owners of America: This Is How a GUN REGISTRY BEGINS – BIDEN’S ATF CREATING A REGISTRY THROUGH FFLshttps://youtu.be/LBLf_18-wXM
“In this episode of Minute Man Moment, Phil gives the latest update on the ATF’s plans for a national gun registry. A few weeks ago, GOA uncovered ATF internal documents showing an outrageous increase in firearm transaction records being collected from out-of-business FFLs. After we shared these documents with the Washington Free Beacon, dozens of other news outlets started spreading the word. GOA Spokeswoman, Antonia Okafor, also joined Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News to discuss the ATF’s plans and what it means for eventual gun confiscation.”
Cities becoming uncivilized, and Biden has the answer: free crack pipes (not kidding!)
“After arriving at the house, police found Lowe with a stab wound to the back… 19-year-old Damony N. Thompson was identified as a suspect and was arrested for first-degree murder… Another juvenile suspect was arrested for two counts of aggravated battery, two counts of mob action with an injury, and criminal damage to property. The juvenile was sent to the Juvenile Detention Center.”
“The Biden administration is finalizing the necessary funding to give away crack pipes and other paraphernalia to drug addicts. The Washington Free Beacon reports a $30 million grant for the Harm Reduction Program, which will begin in May, will provide funds to nonprofits and local governments to help make drug use safer for addicts. It’s all part of the administration’s goal of advancing ‘racial equity.’”
“Schweizer contends the big-money deals are hurting the USA by providing the Chinese Communist Party influence on Capitol Hill and leverage over the Biden White House. ‘We looked at those deals that the Bidens got. There’s basically five deals (totaling $31-million)’… Is the U.S. president in a compromised position? ‘I believe he is,’ Schweizer said.”
“‘In their endeavor to capture Chinese markets and boost their bottom lines, American corporations have increasingly supported Beijing’s military modernization, surveillance state, domestic securitization, and attendant human rights violations,’ the report said… ‘US corporate players have no problem saying one thing in the United States while doing (and saying) something different in China,’the report said.”
Self governance, Household governance, Church governance… Less civil government and more personal responsibility. Order yourself properly and add the tools of Liberty. Ordered liberty under King Jesus Christ.
“Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb. Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday.” Psalm 37:1-6 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.37.1-6.ESV
“When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he assembled his 318 trained men, born in his household, and went in pursuit as far as Dan.”Genesis 14:14 CSB
“The right to life is a good example of what legal historians refer to as an objective right: it is objective in the sense that it exists outside ourselves and is unalienable… The right to life imposes obligations: you must do everything in your power to preserve it.” #SlayingLeviathan https://canonpress.com/products/slaying-leviathan/
Worship of the one true God is warfare against the powers and principalities. Go to church and worship!
“We prayed & worshipped at the US border this wknd & God REALLY moved! Border patrol called these ‘breakthrough arrests! ‘He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness.’ – 1 Cor 4:5”https://twitter.com/seanfeucht/status/1487819552234868738?s=21
“science did not take off, was not born, until a cluster of crucial ideas drawn from the Judeo-Christian worldview infused Western thought. Only then did astrology become astronomy, alchemy chemistry, and the great adventure of scientific discovery begin in earnest.”
“For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.” Romans 1:19-20 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/rom.1.19-20.ESV
“Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him! For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm.” Psalm 33:8-9 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.33.8-9.ESV
Work and Keep “The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” Genesis 2:15 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/gen.2.15.ESV
“The only way to survive an economic collapse is to prepare beforehand with a plan consisting of two simultaneous phases. Phase one is to stock up on barter items, weapons to defend your family, and a supply of food, water and medical supplies. Phase two is to develop skills that others need that will allow you to support your own family…”
“The king is not saved by his great army; a warrior is not delivered by his great strength. The war horse is a false hope for salvation, and by its great might it cannot rescue… Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you.” Psalm 33:16-17, 20-22 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.33.16-22.ESV
“CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Surveillance video shows a Northern California jewelry store owner take matters into his own hands to stop a smash-and-grab robbery. He says lawmakers need to act to protect businesses like his.” https://twitter.com/abc7/status/1487470597630267392?s=21
Yes, district attorneys and states attorneys need to prosecute and actually punish CRIMINALS for their crimes. Especially instead of blaming the guns! But this gentleman did act, and we are the first line of defense for our own protection, not “lawmakers” or the state.
“Lucas runs through some training he’s been doing to improve visualization… Wallhacking! Using a T.REX ARMS Sidecar holster for his Glock 19 with Aimpoint ACRO P-2.”
“U.S. special forces carried out a large-scale raid in a terrorist hot spot in northwestern Syria overnight… The counterterrorism raid reportedly involved U.S. forces flying in by helicopter to surround a house near the Turkish border. After a two-hour standoff, fighting broke out with rocket-propelled grenades and gunfire erupting from the house.”
“We get asked a lot about how to install Malice Clips which we use to attach all of our pouches. If you haven’t used them before it can be a bit tricky. In this video, we show you the right way to use them to attach all your MOLLE pouches.”
Tyranny, crime, and other evils “The kings of the earth set themselves… against the Lord and against his Anointed… He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision.” Psalm 2:1-4 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.2.1-4.ESV
“Forward Observer: Government warns of increase in domestic terrorism indicators: The Daily SA for Monday 31 JAN 2022”https://youtu.be/bxprrdWMZT4
New domestic terrorist “see something, say something” indicators include “buying bulk ammo. Buying armor. Buying rifles.” Pretty much normal routine for millions of Americans.
“The ATF disclosed to lawmakers that it manages a database of 920,664,765 firearm purchase records, including both digital and hard copy versions of these transactions… Seriously. It is illegal for the federal government to keep a guns database or anything resembling a guns database—for obvious reasons, given that a rogue regime could easily use such records to track down and seize guns from the citizenry, or worse. The Founders are rolling in their graves!”
“The state quietly expands its power through bureaucracy… Here its shifting the burden of proof to the accused. The holier-than-thou managerial elites must be stopped… Keep an eye on this one from @gunpolicy. A win here could reach beyond 2A…”https://twitter.com/rufo4congress/status/1488871900025692161?s=21
Illinois: “Pritzker proposes $1B in one-year tax relief. But the unemployment trust fund is $4.5B in the hole and an automatic payroll tax hike would trigger Nov. 10, 2022 – two days after Election Day. Temporary relief before a permanent tax hike.”https://twitter.com/a_r_berg/status/1488243442769616900?s=21
“Our society cares about protecting the delusions of sick men over the lives of our women and girls. Prove me wrong”
“Get out of Los Angeles. Seriously. The city is being run by Gotham villains.”
“Every society in history has been ordered around the protection of women and children from violent, disturbed men. Honor, justice, and goodness demand it. Our society is now the antithesis of such things.”
Forward Observer: FBI ‘blown away’ by Chinese spying: The Daily SA for Wednesday 02 FEB 2022https://youtu.be/jxREgOuf0fU
“FBI ‘blown away’ by Chinese spying”: Opening a new investigation into Chinese spying every 12 hours. Over 2000 active counter intelligence investigations. Director Ray “blown away.”
Supply chain: WTO director states supply chain issues will continue until 2023.
“I want to recommend Peter Schweizer’s book Red-Handed again. It is well worth reading.”
“In addition to the ways in which the Biden family has been compromised by communist China, Schweizer describes how former members of Congress have lobbied for communist Chinese companies deeply involved with Chinese military and intelligence agencies.”
“I am sorry, but not surprised, to tell you that a majority of the offenders are Republicans… The list includes former Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner, former Republican Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, and former Senators Barbara Boxer (D) and David Vitter (R). Boxer and Vitter lobbied for Hikvision, a Chinese company that specializes in surveillance technology.”
“After reviewing Hunter Biden’s laptop, @peterschweizer tells me there’s evidence ‘Hunter Biden was PAYING his father’s bills’ with the ‘foreign money that has flowed into the family.’ Why is nobody reporting on this?”
“When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he assembled his 318 trained men, born in his household, and went in pursuit as far as Dan.”Genesis 14:14 CSB
“The right to life is a good example of what legal historians refer to as an objective right: it is objective in the sense that it exists outside ourselves and is unalienable… The right to life imposes obligations: you must do everything in your power to preserve it.” #SlayingLeviathan https://canonpress.com/products/slaying-leviathan/
Christ rules from heaven and we should work to advance the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth (Matt. 28:19) until it has leavened the whole world (Matt. 13:33).
While I hold a premillennial position, I hold no hard eschatology (end times) position (Matt. 24:36), and it is should be a matter of grace among the saints. “Eschatology is a friendly debate, dare I say conversation among brothers and sisters in Christ who have all been covered in the blood of the Lamb.” (Jared Longshore)
I do however see a practically applied theology of hope, community, and culture building in the postmillennial position. So, with grace, consider…
“At the present moment there is a strong temptation to retreat. Retreat fits the bill if there is no eschatological [end times] hope. But, if Christ reigns unto victory, then we can march on toward that victory. He leads us in triumphal procession after all. How can we not get on with that procession?”
“In this clip from a recent live Q&A, Pastor Doug Wilson answers the question, “Why does postmillennialism ruffle feathers?”
“We should live as though we are going to have descendants.” Pastor Wilson
Work and Keep “The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” Genesis 2:15 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/gen.2.15.ESV
Build Community
“True community is something that develops as the result of interwoven relationships, and that requires an ethos of hospitality… In order to have a flourishing Christian community, it is necessary for the children of that community to have a shared experience of godly education… Education is one of the central instruments given to us by God for the establishment and perpetuation of a culture.” Gashmu Saith It: How to build Christian communities that save the world, by Douglas Wilson https://canonpress.com/products/gashmu-saith-it/
“You cannot send all the Christian kids off to be educated in a school system that is riddled with rank unbelief, shot through with relativism, and diseased with perverse sexual fantasies, and then wonder at the results you get. And why are you not allowed to wonder about it? Because God is not mocked… Education is one of the central instruments given to us by God for the establishment and perpetuation of a culture.” Gashmu Saith It: How to build Christian communities that save the world, by Douglas Wilson https://canonpress.com/products/gashmu-saith-it/
“The right to protect yourself and your family isn’t a privilege of the elite, it’s a God-given constitutional right for every honest and law-abiding American. I support eliminating unnecessary FOID cards and passing constitutional carry.” #VoidTheFoidhttps://twitter.com/darrenbaileyil/status/1486135200253988867?s=21 Darren Bailey for Governor of Illinoishttps://baileyforillinois.com
“Do you know what to do if you’re caught in an active shooter situation at church, school, a shopping mall or other public venue? In this important informational video, U.S. Concealed Carry Association Director of Content Kevin Michalowski explains the concept of ‘Run, Hide or Fight.’ … Carry your defensive firearms every day and be ready to run, hide or fight in the event of a mass shooter.”
“Do you want to improve your accuracy when firing a handgun? In this short step-by-step video, U.S. Concealed Carry Association Director of Content Kevin Michalowski heads out to the range to demonstrate how a slight adjustment in your grip can greatly improve accuracy.”
Trailer for Feb. 2nd full episode. “The times we are living in are not warranting hot-heads who want to jump into conflict. We must be carefully evaluating the potential risks and threats as men, and realize now is the time to be training. Historically, Christianity has taught that pacifism is a heresy. There may come a time when we need to act in self-defense, and God will clearly instruct us in this.”
“‘our movement is working every day to invest in our communities, eradicate the root causes of gun violence, and keep every neighborhood safe,’ Bush’s statement continued.” Sadly, I don’t believe her, and even if her intentions were true, her worldview is so off from reality she would only make things worse.
“Quebec announces that the unvaxed are not allowed inside of large stores unless accompanied by a Health Warden that will monitor them so they do not purchase anything except for food and medicine.”
“In Return of the Jedi, the evil Emperor proudly stood on his Death Star and told Luke Skywalker to ‘witness the final destruction of the Alliance, and the end of your insignificant rebellion.’ There’s a certain parallelism with Canadian Supreme Leader Justin Trudeau in this clip”
“MIT HAS TERMINATED a research collaboration with iFlytek, a Chinese artificial intelligence company accused of supplying technology for surveilling Muslims in the northwestern province of Xinjiang.”
“When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he assembled his 318 trained men, born in his household, and went in pursuit as far as Dan.”Genesis 14:14 CSB
“The right to life is a good example of what legal historians refer to as an objective right: it is objective in the sense that it exists outside ourselves and is unalienable… The right to life imposes obligations: you must do everything in your power to preserve it.” #SlayingLeviathan https://canonpress.com/products/slaying-leviathan/
Dobra Family Ministry 