I am a Christian, a minister of the gospel, a natural-born American citizen, a Vietnam veteran, a husband, father, grandfather, and friend of freedom.   Everything I do and all of my views are rooted firmly in my faith and upbringing.  I am unashamedly committed to Faith, Family, and Freedom!

The number of times I have been chided for being vocal on the political scene is so numerous that they are almost uncountable.  I have long contended that politics is a part of life, and as a believer, I am to address life and sound the alarm when I see danger on any front.  That includes the political.

I do not believe that pastors should make politics their focus. Still, I also believe they should be open to addressing fundamental issues of biblical importance that affect life, parenting, and morals.  Sometimes, silence is consent or gives the impression that we are okay with violations of God’s precepts and moral sanity.  I am unable to be silent when I see danger.

In today’s America, politics has become one of the, if not the paramount, issues faced today. I agree with someone who said, “Politics is taking over life.”  For many, it is the consuming occupation of their waking thoughts, and they are either overflowing with hope or becoming manically depressed by what they see. 

Politics no longer allows us to let the politicians handle the politics and demands that we follow the example of the ministers in the Revolutionary War Era and throughout history (world and biblical).  We cannot ignore family finances without facing the danger of potential fiscal ruin.  We cannot ignore our children’s behavior without endangering them to moral, societal, and eternal ruin.  We cannot ignore relational issues without inviting estrangement that permanently divides.  Nor can we ignore the political scene because politics impacts every dimension of our lives today.

Emphatically, let me say, “We cannot fix what is wrong in America or the world at the ballot box.  However, we cannot ignore the ballot box and hope to repair the damage and see restoration.”   I believe the only real solution will be enacted upon our knees in intercessory prayer and a return to moral sanity.  By that, I mean returning to God and allowing our hearts to be changed by the Grace of God.

Today’s world is so filled with animosity that many on both sides of the political, social, and religious aisles believe that ‘hate’ is justified.  They refuse to work alongside or cooperate with anyone who differs in ideology from them.  Politics was never to become the most crucial thing in life but secondary and a tool to establish the Republic, advancing the ideals in the Declaration of Independence.  “All are created equal by our Creator and have inalienable rights to pursue Life, Liberty, and Happiness.” 

Today, the government has become more than ‘Big Brother;’ it has sought to become God! It has been said that ‘History repeats itself.’ In my 70-plus years on the planet, I have observed that if we ignore a problem, it does not get better but worsens.  The fallacious idea that the founding fathers desired an impenetrable wall of separation between church and state to evict all mention and involvement of God and the Bible from the public debate has weakened the pillars of freedom upon which this Republic was established.

Where is America headed? I have an opinion and a concern that it could become an afterthought in history.   However, I believe that God is still on the Throne and can and will help this nation if we follow His precepts and return to our moral moorings. 

History reveals what will happen if we continue on our current course. I cite the fall of Constantinople in centuries past. That city had stood as the capital of the Roman Empire for 1,000 years. It was thought to be impregnable, but it fell due to the persistence of Muslim Sultan Mehmed II and some defenders of the city abandoning their posts.

The Genoese warriors, about 700 valiant fighters, were defending the most vulnerable parts of the wall. They were spread extremely thin, and although they repulsed the assailants twice, their captain was wounded. Then, for whatever reason, the Genoese warriors abandoned their positions and left the most vulnerable part of the wall unprotected. The city fell.

Today, we have those who insist they cannot vote for Donald Trump because he is a flawed individual (which of us isn’t?)  They insist that voting for him is not an option for various reasons.  Some of them include harsh tweets and abortion issues (pro and con).  They seemingly ignore what transpired under his administration compared to this administration.  How that can be is beyond my ability to comprehend.  

If we vote on personality, we vote on the wrong thing!  This is not a personality contest. It is a fight for survival.  It is a fight for freedom.  Trump is not the threat to “democracy” as claimed by the Left and the media.  The edicts, actions, laws, and agenda of the Left are a threat to the Republic.  Will we survive if the Democrats remain in power?  Will we come through it as the Free Constitutional Republic we have known? We probably will survive, but it is unlikely that we will be even remotely recognizable as the founded Republic.   But again, my confidence is in God, not government.

The Supreme Court is at stake, and the addition of left-leaning territories such as Puerto Rico and Washington DC will likely become states, shifting the balance of power dramatically.   The incredibly bad 45% capital gains tax proposed by Harris and a 25% unrealized gains tax will shudder our economy and personal finances.  The border will be nonexistent, and Medicare and Medicaid will likely be bankrupted, as well as Social Security.  The oil and gas industry will be devastated, possibly causing inflation to become hyper and the cost of goods and services to be astronomical.  Can we survive?  Possibly and maybe even probably.  Will it be good?  NO! 

The most popular quote of the 20^th century, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing,” is relevant. That may sound pedestrian and innocuous, but it has a far greater relevance than most want to acknowledge. Sometimes, silence and refusal to vote are approvals of what we oppose or a backdoor vote for what we do not desire.  

The only perfect man was Jesus Christ.  God has used and will continue to use flawed vessels to achieve His purposes, so I urge you to consider the cost of not voting or withholding your vote for Trump.  He proved to be good for America, and the Biden-Harris team was bad for America.  I stand for Faith, Family, and Freedom, so I will vote for Donald J. Trump in November.  Love me or hate me, I believe that he is our best option as president.

God bless you, and God bless America!