Snapshots and Synapses

I would like to write a joyful note about this Thanksgiving holiday, and truly as long as we have breath in our lungs and the Lord in our hearts we have so much to be thankful! However, the Lord has been pressing a message on me, and I do not type this next statement lightly: a time of judgment is coming upon America. I write this as a watchman on a watchtower, not as someone who enjoys the message. Even in my quiet time today, I was led to the verse in Amos (8:10): "I will turn your religious feasts into mourning and all your singing into weeping." But the Lord is faithful, loving, slow to anger, and oh so patient. Perhaps He will show us mercy if we turn to Him! (Amos 5:14-15) If the events of this past year have not been enough to gain our attention, He will certainly find a way to get us to stop and listen to Him. I have posted a file on this site of the Lord's word that came to me on October 12th of this year. It is directed specifically toward men who have bee...

I believe the Lord gave a message to pass on this morning: If My people would just draw into my My Presence, I would heal their land. I would give them the peace they desire if they would but let Me wash away their fears. But they choose to watch other things than Me and My ways. So I will bring further discomforts until they are willing to find hope in Me. They have trusted other things, let them find their trust in Me. I AM a God of Hope, of Peace, and of Love. Let the man who is called by My name find Me first, and all other things will be granted unto him. Submit to My rule, and you will be made a ruler in this world.

Regardless of who wins the election, our role as a Christians remains, including our responsibility to speak the truth in love. When this election is over, there will be alot of relationship-mending to compensate for the religious fervor expressed over candidates and platforms. They will know we are Christians by our love for one another... By a loving response to those who demonstrate their enmity toward us... And by our trust in an unseen reality that defies conventional wisdom. Peace,

I encourage every believer to pray about this: God is the Protector of the innocent He invites us to become more like Him How we vote reflects our heart as a nation The only thing evil needs to suceed is for good men to do nothing Where is the one who trusts God and follows His Ways over the inclination of his own heart? Over the ways of man?   We can rationalize all we want, but the MOST CRITICAL question we believers should ask ourselves in this election is: How can I vote God's heart? God will honor our sincere desire to do His will, but He desires that we seek His will.   The time is now! You stand as a watchman on a watch tower…

This morning I awoke with a word of knowledge: “God will surely judge the nation that turns from Him and His ways.” Over the past week I have felt the distinct impression that abortion is a key measure in this upcoming election – the fact that it is mentioned so little is an indication of how far our heart as a nation has turned from God. And words resonate that the only thing evil needs to succeed is for good men to do nothing. So here is what the Lord God says to America: I have tolerated your wandering heart for a generation and waited for you to return to Me. But as a Father disciplines His son, so now I am about to discipline you. How I wish you would discipline yourself! But the blood of innocents cry for justice, and I can not hold back My Hand from their defense. It is enough to know that you have wandered so far from Me, but their voice gives fuel to My fire! Only a little while remains, and you will see My judgment upon this land and My cleansing of your nation. I will s...

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything... Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. - James 1:2-4,12 May God grant His people the ability to rejoice in all circumstances!

Everyone is invited to take part in 24x7 prayer during the Lenten season. The Indy Vineyard ( http://www.indyvineyard.org/ /) is hosting this opportunity to bask in God's Presence. Having participated in this several different times in the past, I encourage everyone to consider it. There is something wonderful that happens to a place as it is bathed in prayer day and night for an extended period, and you will enter into His Presence more readily. This event is not exclusively for members of the Vineyard church, and it is the hope of it's sponsors that other churches will come and taste of this opportunity, hopefully catching the fire! Here's my question: "Wouldn't it be wonderful if other churches caught the passion of praying 24x7 and our area would be continually bathed in prayer?" Watch and see the whirlwind of release that God will do over the Lenten season in this area. Have things been falling apart recently? They will soon be restored. Please pr...