Discerning the Times with Pastor Rusty - America

Discerning the Times with Pastor Rusty

The Trump Agenda is Dying a Slow Death

9/10/2017

It is becoming abundantly clear to me that the Republican majority in the Congress has no intention of actually working with the Trump agenda. They have done very little in spite of the opportunity that exists to put legislation on a President's desk who will actually sign it into law.

Case in point is Obamacare. They refuse to roll back government control and spending related to this issue.

I want to remain optimistic that change can occur for the good (less government, more freedom, fiscal responsibility) but the so-called establishment just keeps the out of control spending going forward full steam ahead.

President Trump will continue to work to get something done (that is his nature) even if it upsets everyone! Unfortunately, he probably will be unable to reign in our Federal government. If the Lord tarries, the only thing that will do that will be fiscal chaos when our debts finally overwhelm the system.

Of course, at that point we can only trust that the Lord will grant us some measure of freedom as such a crisis may well change our Constitutional Republic forever.

Check out this article for a perspective that is on the minds of many.

Report: Majority of Today's Youth Won't Be Fit for Military Service

9/3/2017

Nearly a quarter of military recruits are rejected because they're too fat — and a majority of today's youngsters aren't fit to serve because they're overweight, use drugs, or have criminal records or educational deficits, a new report found.

This is quite an insight on the overall condition of our youth. Our nation continues to reap a harvest of devastation from the seeds of ungodliness sown over the past four decades. Sadly, our nation shows no signs of returning to the Lord. We are deteriorating from within at such an alarming rate one wonders how long it will be before America drops into the hands of its enemies like an over ripened piece of fruit falls from a tree.

Click here for the full article.

ABC News Should Apologize to the Christian Community

7/16/2017

Shoddy news reporting seems to be the norm these days as professional journalism often departs from reporting the truth and instead sinks into opinion pieces not marked as editorials.

Branding any group as a "hate group" is a strong accusation. Any group demonstrating malice toward others should be held accountable. However, branding a group of Christians as a "hate group" simply because you disagree with the moral stance of faithful believers is irresponsible to say the least.

In his timely article Todd Starnes of Fox News will get you caught up on why ABC should apologize for their irresponsible behavior toward one of the nations most reputable organizations fighting for religious freedom.

Voter Fraud is a Real and Vast Problem

7/9/2017

The ungodly in our nation do not care about protecting the integrity of our elections as research at the Heritage Foundation clearly indicates.

The deceit of many who claim to be concerned about protecting our democracy is revealed by an unwillingness to require simple voter IDs to eliminate the potential of voter fraud. Other common sense requirements are also opposed.

I encourage you to visit this latest article from the Heritage Foundation on this important issue and let's do what we can to call attention to this issue in the interest of preserving the integrity of our elections.

Woman Violated in Target Store

6/23/2017

I for one am promoting the boycott of Target over their mindless restroom/dressing room policy. I personally think participation in this kind of boycott is akin to casting a vote. In this case I (along with over 1.5 million other Americans) am simply saying to Target while you are free to implement any policy you like, I am likewise free to choose stories that still uphold common sense.

This story is not the first example of what happens when men are allowed to enter women's dressing rooms. I suggest you get caught up on the issue if you are unaware of the dangers this mindless policy is introducing to women.

Click here to get started with this most recent story.

Suspected Jihadist Released

6/16/2017

Have you ever wondered why the progressive, secular leftists in our society simply refuse to condemn the behavior driven by the spirit of Islam? In fact, they are going out of their way to insist we accommodate Islam on equal footing with Christianity.

Perhaps I am wrong, but here is what I discern. If the left ever condemns anything as "wrong" or of the "wrong" spirit, then they will be compelled to pursue what is "right."

Of course, their worldview precludes the outlandish idea "right" and "wrong" exist in the world. Furthermore, if they condemn Islam as a false religion then it follows there is a "true" religion. Hence, the endless effort to prop up Islam will continue at all cost.

My friend, do not be deceived. The spirit of anti-Christ has long been in the world and one of the chief ways it has manifested is in the false religion of Islam.

Let's continue to share the truth of the gospel with both secularists and Muslims. By God's grace perhaps many of them will yet come out of darkness and into the light.

As well, let's encourage our public servants to avoid the mistakes this article brings to light.

Watch Bernie Sanders Attack this Christian Nominee

6/14/2017

Bernie Sanders should be ashamed of himself for the way he treated the gentleman who came before him as a nominee for a position in the Trump administration. He is a Christian and Mr. Sanders basically said he would not vote for his nomination to the position because of his Christian faith.

Evidently Bernie thinks Christians are unfit for public office because we believe Jesus is the only way to heaven! Of course, a religious test like the one Bernie would like to impose upon nominees is unconstitutional!!

Take a look for yourself at this link.

DeVos Championing Homeschool Freedom w/HSLDA

6/3/2017

Elections matter. President Trump is a bit unsettling for the taste of many conservatives for a number of reasons. However, Mr. Trump upon taking the highest office in the land has promptly proceeded to actually implement campaign promises made to the American people. Imagine that!

That should make conservatives happy, and his pick for education secretary is a point in case. Betsy DeVos aims to put the President's education agenda into action, a big part of which is to empower parents with more school choice.

The Bible absolutely teaches that education is a parental responsibility. No government should ever be allowed to usurp the power of the parent to make the education decisions they deem best for their family.

Pray for Betsy DeVos as she seeks to create choice for parents on every front.

To read this full article click here.

Cry for me, Venezuela

5/27/2017

Wow! How many illustrations of the horrible failure of socialism does the left (the ungodly) need before they embrace the economic freedom afforded by capitalism?

Remember, ownership of private property and the basic right to keep the income you earn are both Biblical precepts. The issue at hand is the proper stewardship of wealth, not the rejection of free market capitalism because of the excesses in such a society by sinners.

Let's focus on teaching the Spirit of Christ as this is an essential element of a free society if those involved are to properly handle the inevitable prosperity that such freedom creates.

Read this article and weep as we continue to drift toward socialism in America. While we are still free let's keep fighting the ideological battle against those who would drag us down into mutually shared poverty!

We Hear You - I Never Knew the Wall Made that Much Difference

5/20/2017

The improved border situation near San Diego due to building a wall was on the news quite a while ago. But, of course, not much about it on “the news” since.
This story should have been blasted out on Fox News and Fox Business, as well as other conservative talk and news venues, the entire time that Donald Trump talked about building the wall during the campaign. Shame on them for their neglect.

To read more click here.