The Battlefield

I did it. My files are uploaded with the publisher, the final edits done, and I think the e-book, The Paws That Bring Good News, might be out in time for the Roe V Wade anniversary on Thursday. The book is a novel that explores the issues of the sanctity of life vs. the needs of the mother. There's a strong side-story about the No-Kill paradigm for Animal Shelters, as well. I love all life, though I do believe human life is sacred above all...even dogs...(This statement will make me enemies.)  It was hard to try to get it ready in time for the sobering anniversary of Roe V Wade, but I felt in my heart, I should strive to make that deadline.

I plan to attend the Roe V Wade pro-life anniversary rally in Charlotte. The pastor who baptized Jane Roe (real name Norma) and led her to the Lord will be there. I admire him greatly, a fellow counselor on the sidewalks of the Charlotte Abortion mill with me. His 87-year-old mom, and firebrand sister are also with me on my Monday mornings at the abortion mill, pleading with women to choose life for their baby. It is an incredible honor to serve with them.

Our Bible study at church this week was about "taking up the cross" when we follow Christ. One member of the class said he had never experienced persecution for his faith. While our country is among the safest places to be a Christian, there is indeed persecution. I felt like crying. Everyone who has ever stood on the sidewalks of an abortion mill, speaking on behalf of the unborn, has been ridiculed, sworn at, threatened, laughed at, and even physically attacked. If someone loves Christ and has not been persecuted, maybe they would consider joining our team this Monday.

Prayers appreciated for our team. I leave soon for the battlefield.
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2 Timothy 3:12 

Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

John 15:18 

“If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you.

Matthew 5:44 

But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

1 Peter 3:17

For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God's will, than for doing evil.

1 Peter 4:12-14 

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.