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Reflections on the Trump Triumph
I first voted for president in 1972–for Richard Nixon. If I’d been eligible in 1960, I would have voted for JFK over Nixon due to his vision and policies (despite his infidelities).
God nudged me to write a book on the 1976 election. Shirley and I cried when Ronald Reagan lost in the primary. We rejoiced four years later when Reagan launched a revolution called “Morning in America.” We were in the crowd near the Capitol Building when he was sworn in on January 20, 1981.
In ten subsequent national elections we voted, prayed, dealt with angst, and felt encouragement in various years. Elections can be like yo-yos (do they still use that name?), but remain amazing tools of free governments to make minor or major societal course corrections.
The day after the Trump Red Wave, here are my reflections on the historic 2024 race.
Naturally Sharing Your Faith
If there’s one major reason for the backslidden state of America or the nation in which you live, it’s believers failing to share their faith.
Lack of light (evangelism and discipleship) always leads to increasing darkness (sinful culture and lost souls).
Though I work with a global organization (YWAM) committed to completing the Great Commission and making disciples of all nations, I confess that I oftentimes don’t share my faith naturally with those I see every day.
And regularly God convicts me to share my faith so that others can be saved.
Here are some honest thoughts on naturally sharing your faith.
We Live in a Fallen World
I’m sure many have heard that Youth With A Mission lost eleven of our missionaries in a tragic traffic accident on Saturday, February 24, 2024, near Arusha, Tanzania.
The incident, involving multiple vehicles, also killed fourteen others and injured twenty-one. Two of our leaders remain in critical condition.
We are fervently praying for the injured, family members who lost loved ones, and deeply mourn the loss of our friends.
Why do events like this happen?
We live in a fallen world.