Irony #2

Had the Savior of the world been immaculately conceived in America during these times, there’s a 1 in 3 chance that He would have been aborted.  The world is a mess right now.  Imagine how bad it would be if the prophecy of His birth had not been fulfilled.  During His short life He showed the world the power of faith and proved that each of us is born with unlimited potential.

At birth, Jesus Christ was an innocent, helpless child; just like you and me were.   He showed that 1 man could change the world and promised that each of us could do everything He did, and even greater things.  With every unborn child we allow to be killed, we reject the gift of life He has granted.  Every child that dies at the hands of Planned Parenthood and their fellow baby killers is an opportunity lost.  Not just an opportunity for the child to realize the wonder of the gift of life, but an opportunity for the world to experience the unique contribution that every new life brings.

This is the time of year that Planned Parenthood hands out bonuses to its clinics that exceeded their goal of dead babies for the year.  They consider hundreds of thousands of dead children as a job well done, and they feel a sense of entitlement to the more than $500 million they get every year from the U.S. taxpayers.  On Christmas Eve, as most Americans are making plans to spend time with friends and family, the folks at Planned Parenthood will be squeezing in a few more abortions, before leaving to spend time with friends and family.

I find it hypocritical of those in the abortion industry to celebrate the birth of Jesus when they make a living by killing His most priceless creations.  As bad as what they do is, the debt has already been paid for their crimes against humanity by the very One they dishonor when they kill His children.  The irony is that they can be forgiven for doing the unforgivable, but only if they acknowledge that what they are doing is wrong.

Less than a week before Christmas, our country’s priorities are totally screwed up.  Our leaders downplay the threat of terrorism even though it’s common knowledge that they are already here and plotting attacks.  Token efforts to defund Planned Parenthood work their way through Congress and the White House promises to veto anything that makes it to the President’s desk.  A no consequences mentality permeates our society and people clamor to be offended by just about anything.

A new year is coming and we have a lot of work to do.   America has reached new lows when it comes to honor, integrity, and morality.  When you’ve hit rock bottom it’s easy to see that the only path forward is up.  My focus remains on ending abortion and keeping my family safe.   The way I see it, if we live our lives with respect for every other life, the solutions to all our other problems will be revealed.

Easter, 2015

2,000 years ago a man willingly sacrificed His life so all our sins, however egregious, could be forgiven.  All that He asked in return was that we believe the words He spoke and strive to live our lives as He did.  He knew that all of us would fail daily in this pursuit and assured us that He would be by our side every step of the way.  I take comfort in knowing that I am never truly alone and that He walks beside me whether I’m trying to do what Jesus would do or doing something  I know He would never do.

I watched Killing Jesus last night and was profoundly moved by scenes of the sacrifices He made for all of us. I know it was only a movie, but as it ended I felt a sense of calm and a knowing that no matter what life throws at me, everything will be alright.  A couple years ago I was called to play my part in ending abortion.  It was a calling that I can’t explain in words, but a calling that I know was real.  I’ve asked “why me?” more than a few times, and every day I have doubts that anything I could ever do will make a difference.  When we look at our lives from the perspective of what Jesus did for the world, the trials and tribulations we stress over daily are actually nothing more than transitory space/time events.  Like everything else, they will pass, and any sacrifices we make to serve our fellow man pale in comparison to what He did for all of us.

As a military veteran, I see my physical life as a boot camp that prepares me for and determines how I will spend eternity. Just like boot camp, if you tough it out and do the right things, you’ll be ok.  In my opinion,doing the right thing is the default setting for every human being.  Think about it.  What does the little voice in your head tell you when you’ve done a good thing or a bad thing?  We all have an inner voice that will guide us toward our unique purpose.  Find your purpose, take action, and watch as miracles occur.

Jesus showed us that one man can change the world forever.  He told us that all the things He did, and greater things still, could be done by any of us.  This weekend I ask that you reflect on the sacrifices He made for us, and commit to serving your fellow man.  Do so with faith that you can literally move mountains, and that anything is possible.  All you have to do is believe.