CSN Sunday - LightWing Messages for 5/5/2024
For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. Therefore do not be partners with them.
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord. Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret.
But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. This is why it is said:
“Wake up, sleeper,
rise from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you.”
Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:5-20 (NIV)
FOUNDER’S MESSAGE:
As we begin this month of May, the world is in such a state of turmoil that the average person may wonder whether all of the current turbulence will be resolved, or whether this is now normal at this point in human history. Of course, when one considers the whole of human history, there seems to be light at the end of the proverbial “tunnel.” For one who is familiar with history, it is apparent that the intensity and persistence of evil is not as powerful or as devastating as it once was. The duration of evil is dwindling, but it depends upon the human population as to whether evil will triumph or continue to diminish. “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” per Proverbs. And, more recent wisdom submits: All it takes for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing. In reality, evil rejoices when good people are apathetic or complacent, like now.
Yet, one who claims to know the outcome of the battle between good and evil, may be basing the claims upon wishful thinking or a naive faith. Yes, God can turn all things to good. This is true, but if it were true, why was He not able to fix Adam and Eve’s disobedience? The basic answer is that He is, but it has taken this long because all it takes for evil to triumph is for God’s children to disobey Him. America is a prime example of the disobedience to God’s laws and to Jesus’ commands to those who identify as Christians.
Actually, during the time of COVID, many had their faith tested and many did not retain their faith in God, but placed their faith in the government or ‘science.’ During the time of COVID, many lost their faith, and tragically, many lost their lives despite their professed faith. But, the time of COVID also brought many breakthroughs in understanding and miracles for those with genuine faith. Those who focused upon the tragedies often missed the blessings and the many miracles.
This Sunday’s edition features an article written by a lady of incredible faith who’s experienced personal tragedy from a young age, and who has walked toward tragedy in her daily walk of faith and helped many to work out or their own tragedies. Our first message is from Stephanie Mann who reminds us of the evil that is around us and asks a serious question for such a time as this. Her message is simply: “Will America Return to God?” She wrote it in January of 2022, in the time of COVID. It is still a valid question. IMHO, it is “We the People who will have to decide the answer to that instead of waiting around for signs and supernatural wonders. God has worked through those who have demonstrated their faith through their obedient actions. He continues to do so in such a time as this.
The second article is one I wrote also in the time of COVID. It is titled “Retaining Freedom - Through a Revolution of Heart” and the title expresses much of where the message goes.
We hope readers can take in these two related articles for our consideration. In the first, “Will America return to God?” we need to ask where we stand in relation to what Jesus asked, or what God or the Holy Spirit is helping us to deal with in this turbulent time. And, the second article addresses the question of whether the people of God, the people of faith are willing to risk themselves for the sake of retaining our Freedom. This is such a desperate time for such questions. IMHO, people of faith need to look into the mirror of their souls to deal with the day to day realities of this specific time in human history. If God is calling, please listen to His words.
As mentioned previously, listening is a key component of prayer. It is because prayer is intended to be a two-way exchange. As it is with effective and productive or healthy communication with people, so it is with prayer with our Father in Heaven. God always gives us freedom to choose the path we decide to take. He gives us the freedom to choose how we view people, things, and events around us. We all have the choice, but it is in the freedom to exercise that choice we can disconnect from how Heavenly Father would prefer us to view things. We also have the freedom to do or not do what He or His son has requested of us. Let us choose wisely in such a time.
Last week, after we had a slight “hiccup” in our regular schedule, we got back into our normal rhythm of our Monday discussions. However, because I was traveling back home, we had the session at 5:30pm PDT. This Monday our session will return to the 5:00pm PDT slot. Please remember we are no longer on Zoom. Our virtual meetings are being held on “MeetN.” It will be much easier for readers to access the online meeting as link coordinates will not change from week to week as with Zoom. There is no need to request a link anymore. To join click this url: https://meetn.com/vroom (The room name is vroom)
We invite our readers to call in and check in with other like-minded readers for mutual support in these turbulent times. This week we will feature an interview with Stephanie Mann, founder of the Safe Kids Now Network. We will discuss the article she wrote a couple of years ago that is featured today. The question is still valid. Our readers can choose to participate in a question and answer session, or just listen to the others.. If readers happen to have questions or any suggestions, please send an email request to the following email address: d.jamzon@gmail.com We’ll add you to our newsletter mailing list. We continue to hope those folks who are seeking more from the Citizens Sentinels Network are able to join us on the Monday calls. Our LightWing discussions in 2024 are only improving.
CSN LightWing Mission – MeetN on Monday 5/6/24 at 5:00pm PST
This week => Mondays at 5:00pm PST (6:00pm MST; 7:00pm CST; 8:00pm EST).
These words are being freely offered to you – intended to shine light unto our paths, as written: “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Proverbs 29:18 - KJV
We hope our readers will enjoy both of our messages today. Read, absorb and share, and practice what is within you. Become the light!
May God bless our readers and all of their loved ones. May God bless All His Children!
May we humble ourselves, seek His face, repent, and turn from wickedness in the form of arrogance and apathy, complacency or indifference, or lack of involvement to be good stewards over our Republic. May we become more serious about being better children and better stewards. May we renew our covenant, and return to the original blueprints that our Father in Heaven implemented to help build our nation.
Will America Return to God?
By Stephanie Mann 1/27/22
A society without a moral foundation will fail. Whether one will agree or disagree, let’s look at the facts. Has crime and violence become acceptable as city leaders ignore looting stores and smashing windows to get “free” merchandise? How do you feel about police being gunned down in record numbers by criminals? Did we raise children to worship money and forget to focus on the importance of character and a self-protective conscience?
Ask yourself, why are so many young people taking drugs, shooting each other, and committing suicide? What changed our values from having a solid inner spirit to a drug culture where thousands of Americans cannot cope and live on our streets.
Do you think politicians are wise, truthful, and have your family’s best interest at heart? Why are they failing to have consequences for criminal behavior? What are we doing to stop sex traffickers from hunting down children on the internet? Why are city leaders attacking the police who work to protect our communities as drugs and illegals pour over our southern border? Are politicians misusing taxpayers’ money to seek power and control for themselves?
How many city leaders have said we must work together to stop child abuse, child sex trafficking, drug abuse, neglect of children, violent gangs, and focus on creating healthy homes and neighborhoods for everyone’s health and safety? When did Americans forget that children are our future?
My home, as a child, had three children who were exposed to alcoholism, anger, and divorce, with no mention of God. My mother and her boyfriend abandoned me in Mexico City when I was fifteen years old, and I did not speak the language. It almost killed me! Where do you turn when you have no one? Thankfully, I remembered my grandmother telling me when I was eight years old, “If you have a problem, ask God for help.” That is what I did, and I survived and emerged from my tragedy with a mission.
One does not need a church to talk to God! Like me, anyone can ask and find faith by listening to their inner power to discover the truth. Churches and synagogues should support families as we learn to listen to our inner wisdom.
Will we remain a free America? Where should we turn during trying times to find answers? The answers exist. You decide!
Stephanie Mann has been a crime and violence prevention specialist and consultant working with criminal justice agencies, politicians, police and citizen groups since 1976. She has helped city leaders strengthen families, support youth and restore community peace. Stephanie Mann co-authored, “Alternative to Fear: Guidelines to Safer Neighborhoods,” which helped launch the national “Neighborhood Watch” Program. Within 2 1/2 years, involved residents in her community (17,500 residents) decreased crime 48%,
KEEPING KIDS SAFE BEGINS AT HOME & IN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS! www.safekidsnow.com
“Retaining Freedom - Through a Revolution of Heart”
By Dennis Jamison July 5, 2020
The Declaration of Independence served as a manifesto for Freedom for the entire world. Yet, in this day, America is going through great tribulation and internal turmoil. Many Americans are in a state of dismay at what is happening in this nation. Some citizens may try to apply the concept of the “social distancing” requirements of COVID-19 to “mental distancing” from the horrible acts that people witness through their television sets or social media messaging. A fundamental question that citizens are asking is: How did America get to this state of being at the beginning of the 21st century? A better question should be asked: What did American citizens do to stop it from getting to this? For the most part American citizens simply trusted in the government that had been given to them - a Republic. But, we are in danger of losing that Republic given to us by the Founding Fathers.
If one casually views the Judeo-Christian heritage at the root of the nation, it is not hard to miss that the foundation of American government is rooted in the Ten Commandments. Yet, it is also clear that Jewish people violate the Ten Commandments, which is God’s Law. Christians violate the Ten Commandments as well, and this represents a departure from adherence to God’s Law. It represents going against what our Father in Heaven had given to His children to help them create a new government as they fled the tyranny that existed in Egypt. And, anarchists would not worry about the lack of government, but God in His infinite wisdom gave His people specific “rules to live by.” Literally. Yet, when people do not choose (there has always been choice mixed in) to obey the Law, or do not follow the rules to live by, bad things happen. History shows this.
As one does examine history, it is clear that humanity has been under some variation of tyranny, likely since the beginning of history. The first dramatic escape from tyranny into freedom is told in the Bible and more specifically the Exodus of the Hebrew people from the dual tyranny in Egypt. Suffice it to say that people of faith, who acknowledge one God, have been running and trying to escape from tyranny for a long, long time. The United States represented a stand for freedom that was unusual in all of that history. It is a culmination of sorts of the Exodus and of that exodus of the Pilgrims from the tyranny of England and the Anglican Church. 400 years ago this year, people referred to as Pilgrims broke free from their homeland, just as the Hebrew people thousands of years before broke free of the ties of slavery.
As one examines the heart of that history, at the core of each separation was a dramatic effort to be free to worship God. Moses pressed the Pharaoh for just three days in which those people could go off into the desert to worship God. The Separatist (Pilgrims) leaders wanted to be free from the persecution and oppression of the Church of England and the government that had birthed that church. Those people of faith had to leave their homes and familiar places or as now expressed -- their comfort zones. They had to depart what was relatively familiar to them, though totally unpleasant, for the hope of a better land and a better future for their children. In essence, they had to make a complete break from their worlds as they knew them at that time.
These religious people had to plant their seeds of faith in the soil they inherited. Each had to establish some type of government to establish a civil and orderly society beyond the levels of the family and tribe. The Ten Commandments were given by God to the Hebrew people to do this in the “Land of Milk and Honey’ that had been promised to them. The Mayflower Compact, was the result of prayer and purposeful deliberation regarding the good of the whole society. Both foundations were established without interference from a tyranny -- they represented effort advanced by common people to create a covenant with God basically for proper governance of respective communities of faith. These historic events were foundations for governments that held that the people’s interests were the main purpose of government, not the power for tyrants.
The seeds of faith that were planted in the soil of New England eventually bore fruit when bold and brilliant men and women no longer tolerated the tyranny that had totally dominated the 13 British colonies. In the 1770s, after 150 years under tyranny, the colonies in North America were consumed with the Spirit of Freedom. Brilliant and bold men and women refused to tolerate the oppression and took drastic actions to depart from the tyranny of the British Empire. The Spirit of Freedom led Thomas Jefferson to draft the manifesto for human freedom known as the Declaration of Independence. Liberty was conceived and Independence declared on July 4th. Yet, independence only came through a long and hard fought struggle for freedom.
America’s history represents a hard fought continuous struggle for specific freedoms. Initially, the foundational freedoms, proclaimed to the world as God-given inalienable rights in the Declaration of Independence, inflamed the colonists to be willing to die in order to secure such freedom. Ultimately, the Founders wanted to perpetuate the newly birthed government, and not witness their “experiment” die at an early death. The Founders transformed the new government under the Articles of Confederation to the new Constitution. They also adopted a Bill of Rights, crucial to protecting the people’s freedom. In that time, most of the Founders realized that the God-given rights proclaimed by Jefferson in the Declaration needed to be protected by the U.S. Constitution, and many insisted upon it, before they ratified it.
Yet, what was the primary impetus from the Founders to create a nation conceived in Liberty? Theirs was a Christian-oriented initiative with their fundamental values and ideals rooted in the Bible. But, the Founders were not seeking to establish a state-mandated religion. Their efforts aimed at the protection of allowing the worship of God freely and not restricting the free exercise of religion. The Founders sought what Moses was fighting against Pharaoh to obtain. They were seeking to ensure that such oppression from which Pilgrims fled England would not be tolerated again. They sought to secure the freedom for Christians to practice what Jesus verified as the two greatest Commandments: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind...’ and ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Matthew 22:36-40
American citizens have been blessed and given so much. We have inherited God’s Ten Commandments, Jesus’ commands, as well as our God-given rights that were codified in the Bill of Rights. We have had the freedom to worship, to love God according to the dictates of ones’s conscience. Americans have had the freedom to love our fellow human beings. We have been blessed materially. Yet, we have a mess in the Land of the Free. Some of this mess is our responsibility. Yet, in 2020, our God-given rights and our freedoms are under attack -- even by those inside the government. Some of this mess is a deliberate effort by an enemy element to take dominion over the inheritance Americans had received from our forebears.
Unfortunately over time, good Americans have turned over to evil people much of the domain that our forefathers gave to us. Additionally, many good people did little as domestic enemies took over government positions. It has been said, and it is true, that all it takes for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing. This is how we got to this place, but how do Americans expect to keep the Republic that has been entrusted to them?
Sadly, citizens have forgotten that we are the employers in the people’s government. If “We the People” can no longer trust those in government to protect and defend the Constitution, there is no reason to employ them. If there is an active domestic enemy, those in government serve as imposters - impersonating those normally entrusted to do a public servant’s job. They should not retain the public trust, nor be paid for their disloyalty to the people.
Yet, on a much deeper level, it will be nearly impossible to retain the Republic without God. But, Americans seem to have forgotten that we are God’s children and have taken for granted those many blessings from our Heavenly Father. If He gave us such an incredible inheritance, how can we squander such gifts? - or be indifferent? How can we not return His love for us?
Retaining the Republic will involve a deeper relationship of heart with God. In fact, it requires a revolution of heart: loving God - proactively sharing love on a regular basis, and proactively practicing being in the presence of God. As dutiful children, we must accept responsibility for our mess and deepen our love for God as well as genuine love for the citizens.
If one realizes their place as God’s son or daughter, there is accountability for what He has given to us. We must acknowledge that all that we have received as Americans came at great cost, great suffering, great sacrifice. We must face our Father in Heaven and take ownership for what we have lost or squandered,which is part of the revolution of heart. We can still reclaim what has been given away.
Additionally, if enough Americans are able to unite and work together in agreement upon the principles and ideals within the founding documents, and enduring the current difficulties for the sake of the Republic, the nation can advance. The Spirit of Freedom needs to once again inflame the hearts of the American people. Unity with our shared ideals centered upon God can recreate a covenant with Him, and it also is an opportunity to practice loving strangers -- even loving those that are difficult to get along with. Essentially, putting into practice what Jesus deemed the two greatest of God’s commandments, could help the Americans retain our Republic. We still have these freedoms protected by the Constitution and reclaiming America for God should be a lot easier than Joshua taking dominion of the Promised Land with the Hebrews.
Onward and Upward!
From Angela Primm Battle Hymn Of The Republic sung by Angel Primm" - 12/6/2007
From Rev. Thomas Wang: America, Return to God - 4/2/2010
From The Soldiers' Chorus of The United States Army Field Band: America: My Country, 'Tis of Thee - Soldiers' Chorus - 11/14/2016
From TBN News with Jonathan Cahn: Jonathan Cahn: Discovering God's Warning for America – 3/15/24
From Anna Hawkins - O Come, O Come Emmanuel by Anna Hawkins - Filmed in Israel (Hebrew & English) – 11/30/2015
From World Outreach Church with Allen Jackson: National Day of Prayer Service | Pastor Allen Jackson
From Fitah Rasendrahasina: The Lord's prayer by H. Malotte by Fitah Rasendrahasina – 3/25/2011
From The King's Temple Church: You'll never skip reading the bible after watching this | Ps. Samuel Patta – 11/14/2023
American Minute by William J. Federer -American Minute for May 5 – President Ronald Reagan signed a declaration for a National Day of Prayer on this day in 1988. Other presidents proclaimed days of prayer, including, Presidents Washington, Madison, Lincoln, Wilson, and Truman.
Podcast - From Dutch Sheets Ministries: Try Tears | Give Him 15: Daily Prayer with Dutch | May 3, 2024
Podcast - As the Institutional Church in America Struggles an Underground Church Emerges – 4/22/24
From Dr. Preston Moon: Human Right of Religious Freedom #shorts - YouTube – 6/21/24
From Heritage Foundation - Victor Davis Hanson: Restoring America by Victor Davis Hanson - on The Kevin Roberts Show – 5/1/24
Recommended Reading…
From Crosswalk.com: Tony Evans Says America Is Facing God's Judgment Because Christians Are Failing to Represent God's Kingdom – 4/25/24
From Newsweek: America Needs to Bring Back God | Opinion – 3/18//24
From Kingdom Winds: Where is the God of Elijah? – 4/29/24
From the Family Research Council: FREE TO BELIEVE? - The Intensifying Intolerance Toward Christians in the West 2024 Edition
From The Christian Post: Are you truly desperate for God’s presence? – 2/6/22
From Kingdom Winds: Safe in Your Heavenly Father’s Heart – 10/11/23
From Faith Island: What is the Great Commission? – 6/4/2017
From FaithWire: Are We Watching Biblical Prophecy Unfold Before Our Eyes? End Times Expert Explains Israel, Russia, Iran, and the Ezekiel Battle – 5/3/24
What affects one, can affect all!
* News From The Growing Free Union -
From CBN News: As Pro-Palestinian Students Scream 'Death to Jews', House Passes Antisemitism Awareness Act – 5/3/24
From The Megyn Kelly Show: Columbia Protest Leader Ms. "King-Slutsky" is Hilarious, Ridiculous Character, with The Fifth Column – 5/2/24
From D'Souza Media: UNC Students Take A Stand, Protect Our Flag As Pro-Palestine Protests Continue – 5/3/22
From CBN News - Jerusalem Dateline: Anti-Israel Protests Well-Funded – 5/3/24
From Breitbart: NYPD: Funding for Pro-Palestinian ‘Encampments’ Comes from ‘Around the World’ – 5/3/24
From FaithWire: Where Do Americans Stand on Anti-Israel Campus Chaos? Here’s the Answer – 5/3/24
From The Christian Post: Absurd: Parents are 'domestic terrorists' but real terrorists on campuses are 'protestors' – 5/4/24
From FOX News: Mayhem at UCLA: 32 Minutes of Unrest, Protests & Cops – 5/3/24
From New York Post: Chaos at UCLA after fights break out during anti-Israel protests – 5/1/24
From KPIX | CBS NEWS BAY AREA: Pro-Palestinian protesters battled with police at UCLA overnight, as officers broke down encampments – 5/2/24
News From Florida -
Florida agency releases new rule to combat Biden 'disinformation' about women's healthcare – 5/4/24
News From Mississippi -
From FaithWire: Ole Miss Students Drown Out Anti-Israel Protesters By Singing ‘Star-Spangled Banner – 5/3/24
News From New York -
From The Hill: Police TAKE DOWN Professor, ARREST Protestors: Brie & Robby GO TO WAR – 5/4/24
News From Oregon -
From The Christian Post: Portland State protesters 'delusional,' mayor says; university reopens after 30 demonstrators arrested – 5/3/24
News From Texas -
From CBS Texas News: Law enforcement mobilizing at UT Dallas campus – 5/1/24
From FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth News: 9 of 21 protesters arrested were not affiliated with UT Dallas, university says – 5/3/24
News From Virginia -
From Breitbart: Police Clear Anti-Israel Encampment at University of Virginia, Over 2 Dozen Arrested – 5/4/24