Thus it begins...

I have predicted that a time of persecution is coming upon us. We, as modern, American Christians have not had our faith tested in the fiery furnace. I am convinved that our generation will not pass without it being weighed in the balance. As a generation, we will be found wanting.

Content in the the comfort of the Constitution, many people with whom I have spoken to about this have disregarded my opinion. Others have warned about the subtle erosion of our liberties and one would have to be blind not notice how the culture (media and government) has been working to eradicate Christianity from society.

Never, though, has the government attacked Christianity with the kid of fervor displayed by this prosecuter. While I am not a big fan of the methods used by the Christians in this story, they did not do anything wrong; the deprived no one of his right to life, liberty or property through the use of force or fraud.

Christians, as we head into a new era it is important to be prepared for how we handle the affliction that will come our way. We must be prepared to "stay strong and play the man" This does not mean we go looking for conflict and strife. As a matter of fact, we should work to avoid the persecution. However, when the time of testing arrives, remember...

Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes will not be hurt at all by the second death.