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Year End Blog

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 19:59:09 GMT

Looking Forward to the Road Ahead...

So here we are winding down 2022 and what should we expect in 2023 and beyond? Your guess is as good as mine, but I have a few ideas. First, what are we thankful for in 2022? I know, let us dig deep! If we have learned anything over the last two years, it should be that things are definitely not what they appear to be. Conspiracy theories put aside, it does not take a rocket scientist to figure out that the enemy has a definitive agenda, and that agenda isn’t good. But I am thankful for those of us who still believe in life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness!

We can expect evil to still come and try to kill, steal, and destroy, but we can also expect that God is bigger than that evil, and in the end, we win! The Bible talks about a time when gross darkness falls upon the earth, and grosser upon the people. (Isaiah 60:2) But the light or glory of the Lord comes upon those who believe in Jesus Christ and his Word. Be careful and alert, diligent, and sober, for the devil roams the earth seeking whom he may devour. But you don’t have to be devoured, when you stand against the wiles of the enemy, stand in your God-given authority.

Going into the new year I think it is important to be still and wait on the Lord. Psalm 37 tells us to not fret or be angry over those who do evil, do not envy those who do wrong. For they wither quickly like the grass and wilt like tender plants. The scripture goes on to say, “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. It says in the time of evil the righteous will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied.”

Psalm 37 is full of insight, wisdom, and instruction. Verse 23: “The steps of a man are ordered by the Lord who takes delight in his journey. Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the Lord is holding his hand.” And for those false prophets and teachers who say a Christian can lose their salvation, Psalm 37 beginning in verse 28 says, “For the Lord loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off. The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.”

We have a lot of promises from God that we can stand on and my discernment tells me that we will have to do just that. It is going to take a miraculous work of God to turn this world around. It won’t be by power or might, but by the spirit of the Lord.” (Zechariah 4:6) Beware less any man deceive you into believing otherwise.

Though many do not realize it, we are in a spiritual battle beyond our wildest imaginations. There is so much destruction and oppression around us and a quiet holocaust happening as millions of people around the world have, “suddenly died.” There is no doubt that the powers that be, are culling the herd, whether you want to believe it or not. But physical death is not to be feared but fear HIM who can destroy both soul and body in hell! Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. (Matthew 10:28)

Many Christians have been martyred around the world and now in China people are being permanently locked down or exterminated if they refuse the COVID-19 measures. I just saw a news headline from here in America and it said, “It’s Time to Wear Masks Again!” Even though there is no science behind wearing a stinking mask, the oppressor seeks to oppress and muzzle the truth. My guess is the war will continue until Jesus parts the heavenly clouds and comes for his bride. Will you be part of the believers who will be translated out of here before it gets really bad? I know I will! We simply must be aggressive in prayer and look for his coming.

I don’t want to be a gloom and doomer, but let’s be realistic, either things are going to turn around for the good, or this world will continue to spiral out of control leaving devastation in its wake. In light of eternity, it is all temporary, but still there is, and will be, suffering with trials and tribulations. No matter what happens, we win in the end. I know it’s hard to do and we have to do it by faith but take heart and believe because Jesus has overcome the world. In HIM, we can have peace. (John 16:33)

Buckle up my friends, it’s going to be a crazy ride!

About the Author

Rochelle Arnold graduated from RHEMA Bible School and is the Founder of Change the World Ministries. Her desire is to impact the culture for Christ through sound teaching and the fine arts. Author of Rags or Robes: Finding Your Identity in Christ & SOJOURNERS: In a Strange Land available on Amazon

Practicing Discernment

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 23:40:36 GMT

Spotting a Counterfeit

Can you tell the difference between a counterfeit one-hundred-dollar bill and a real hundred-dollar bill? In order to be able to do this you have to know what to look for in the counterfeit. Because the fake bill looks exactly like the real deal until you look at it closely and practice discernment. So, it is the same way in life, many, many people, or situations are not what they appear to be at first glance.

Until we really get to know somebody, we do not know if they are who they say they are. They may not be what they appear to be until we take a much closer look and over time, we get good at spotting a phony. We start to notice inconsistencies or simple misrepresentation, whether it be a potential friend, coworker, Christian, or political candidate. It doesn’t matter what you say you are, it matters that you really are genuine and not a counterfeit! Now getting back to that hundred-dollar bill.

Some of the ways to distinguish the fake from the real currency are as follows: 4 Ways to Detect Counterfeit US Money - wikiHow

“ Hold the bill up to the light . For all bills except $1- and $2-dollar bills, there should be a security thread (plastic strip) running from top to bottom.

The thread is embedded in (not printed on) the paper and runs vertically through the clear field to the left of the Federal Reserve Seal. On authentic bills, this should be easily visible against a light source.

Use an ultraviolet (black) light to look at security threads. Plastic strips in high-denomination bills should glow a specific color.

The $5 dollar bill should glow blue; the $10 bill should glow orange; the $20 bill should glow green; the $50 bill should glow yellow; the $100 bill should glow pink. If your bill remains white under a black light, it is likely a counterfeit.

Check for watermarks. Use natural light to see if your bill bears an image of the person whose portrait is on the bill.

Hold the bill up to a light to check for a watermark. A watermark bearing the image of the person whose portrait is on the bill can be found on all $10, $20, $50, and $100 bills series 1996 and later, and on $5 bills series 1999 to 2006. For $5 bills series 2006 and latter, the watermark is of a 5 instead of Lincoln's portrait.
The watermark is embedded in the paper to the right of the portrait and should be visible from both sides of the bill.

Tilt the bill to examine the color-shifting ink. Color shifting ink is ink that appears to change color when the bill is tilted.

Color-shifting ink can be found on $100, $50- and $20-dollar bills series 1996 and later, and on $10 dollar bills series 1999 and later.

$5 and lower bills do not yet have this feature. The color originally appeared to change from green to black, but it goes from copper to green in recent redesigns of the bills.”

Other Types of Counterfeits

So, there are other things besides bogus money in our world that are fake, and it is imperative that we understand how to train ourselves to identify the true from the false. In the last days the Bible says: “For false Christs and false prophets will arise, and will show signs and wonders, in order to lead astray, if possible, the elect.” (Mark 12:22)

“But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of truth will be blasphemed. And in their greed they will exploit you with false words. Their condemnation from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.”(2 Peter 2: 1-3)

“Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons” (1 Timothy 4:1)

“I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed. For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” (Galatians 1:6-10)

Discerning by Practice

The word "discerning" is from the Greek word "diakrisis" meaning a thorough judging. “But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.” (Hebrews 5:14) So as a parallel to how to distinguish a hundred-dollar bill, we can also apply the same principles to identify counterfeit people, namely false teachers and false prophets. But we can also apply these steps to detect people who are not genuine.

1. Hold the person and what they say or teach to the light of Jesus Christ. Do their words line up with those of the true Jesus of the Bible. Because remember there are those who worship and believe in a false Christ. Does their ministry reflect the genuine light of Jesus or are they operating in a false light. The Bible clearly says that for such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.” (2 Corinthians 11:13-15)

This light test can also be used on political candidates who say one thing then do another or who suddenly have a change of heart and follow those who do not represent the light. Are they pro-choice or pro-life? Do they stand by their values, or do they waver under pressure? Do they vote for the issues that reflect light, truth, and morality or do they follow after the many who do not believe there is a right and wrong. Do they call evil good, and good evil?

2. Does the image of the person speaking reflect the image of God? Or does the image of the person speaking reflect their own image? Do they constantly talk about themselves, their views, their opinions, and their goals? Or do they point you to Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit? Do they point you to the source? Or do they substitute themselves in your life as the “supposed,” source. How much do they discuss their “anointing,” and how much do they actually teach about Jesus and the Bible?

Do candidates have godly values, or do they waver on important issues? Are they able to distinguish or discern evil from good or are they missing the main point? Are they able to read between the lines and see through those who prop themselves up with a facade?

These are all important questions to ask yourself as you practice discernment. If there is one thing that we need right now more than many other things, it is discernment. To be able to rightly divide the Word of God and rightly divide the various politics and politicians. Study to show yourself approved. Discernment comes with practice and is a practical way the Bible tells us to understand people and the situations we may find ourselves in. Practicing discernment is one of the most important skills we can develop in the days we are living in.

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What is your EQ?

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 20:44:08 GMT

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence is the ability to be aware of one’s emotions as well as control and express them in a positive manner. Interpersonal communication is a skill that I believe continues to develop over time and experience in life. Working with a multitude of different people, will surely help you grow. Emotional intelligence is the key to being successful in both your personal and professional life.

This blog is more of a research topic than anything else. Throughout the years, I have struggled identifying the importance of developing emotional intelligence, but at the age of 56, I have finally started to understand the importance of being strong in this area.

Empathy

Paying attention to those around you, as well as having general empathy for others helps promote a healthy EQ (Emotional Quotient). Empathy is the ability to feel and relate to other people’s life experiences and struggles as well as joys and accomplishments. It’s less about ME and more about others. But it also requires us to be sensitive to our own emotions and gauge where we are in any given situation.

Listening and understanding other people takes time and effort to accomplish. Also being aware of the why behind what someone might be feeling is key.

Seeing other people’s perspectives will also help us grow in emotional intelligence and strengthen our bond with those we work with, care about, or just want to be around. Components that make up good EQ are being able to be self-aware, in other words, being aware of how we are feeling in any given situation and the ability to share our thoughts with others in a healthy, balanced, and constructive way without allowing our emotions to override the moment.

It takes practice, being emotionally intelligent requires us to be in touch with who we are while still respecting others in our mutual space. It so important to be aware of those around us and get a handle on who they are, what they stand for, and how they express themselves. We can adjust our behavior, express our needs, and blend in with the culture while still being ourselves. This not only builds our self-esteem but also earns respect from others.

Key Components

I consider myself a good reader of body language and this is another key ingredient in emotional intelligence. Being aware of our body language and the body language of those around us is crucial to understanding what someone is feeling.

“Researchers suggest that there are four different levels of emotional intelligence including emotional perception, the ability to reason using emotions, the ability to understand emotions, and the ability to manage emotions.” What Is Emotional Intelligence? (verywellmind.com)

Perceiving emotions: The first step in understanding emotions is to perceive them accurately. In many cases, this might involve understanding nonverbal signals such as body language and facial expressions.

Reasoning with emotions: The next step involves using emotions to promote thinking and cognitive activity. Emotions help prioritize what we pay attention and react to; we respond emotionally to things that garner our attention.

Understanding emotions: The emotions that we perceive can carry a wide variety of meanings. If someone is expressing angry emotions, the observer must interpret the cause of the person's anger and what it could mean. For example, if your boss is acting angry, it might mean that they are dissatisfied with your work, or it could be because they got a speeding ticket on their way to work that morning or that they've been fighting with their partner.

Managing emotions: The ability to manage emotions effectively is a crucial part of emotional intelligence and the highest level. Regulating emotions and responding appropriately as well as responding to the emotions of others are all important aspects of emotional management.

Timing

Timing is also an important factor in utilizing higher emotional intelligence, understanding when to express yourself, is just as important on how you express yourself. If you need to confront someone about a topic, then it is best to wait and think it over and have a good understanding and plan on how you are going to handle it. I have never really liked conflict, but often times conflict is not necessary, but instead simply apply your emotional intelligence to a situation, in order to have the best outcome.

Most importantly understand who you are and do not be afraid of addressing sensitive topics as they arise, this is how we grow our EQ. Growing emotionally and learning how to control our emotions is a rewarding experience and will help us overcome tremendous obstacles in our lifetime. Above all, always follow the golden rule, treat others as you would like to be treated and you will surely find success, good relationships, and respect. Working on our emotional intelligence, is a great way to make the world a better place.

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Religious Exemptions and the Law

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 15:33:00 GMT

Know Your Rights

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of their sincerely held religious beliefs. See 42 U.S.C. §2000e-2(a) (“It shall be an unlawful employment practice for an employer to fail or refuse to hire or to discharge any individual, or otherwise to discriminate against any individual with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of such individual’s race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.”). An employee may at any time request an exemption from workplace policies or rules for religious reasons. In fact, some employees have been seeking exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination mandates based on religious grounds. These requests must be handled cautiously and in compliance with applicable laws.

What are religious beliefs?

Religious beliefs are defined broadly, and the belief does not necessarily need to be rooted in common, recognized, or established religions, such as attending a church or synagogue. By contrast, social, political, or economic views, as well as mere personal preferences, aren’t religious beliefs protected by Title VII. With that being said, employers should assume that an employee's request is based on a sincerely held religious belief. However, if there is an inconsistency that might call into question an employee's sincerity, seek legal counsel to discuss how you can request additional supporting information.

Federal, State, and Local Laws

Title VII also requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for an employee with a sincerely held religious belief or practice, unless it would cause an undue hardship. Guidance from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which enforces Title VII, provides that employers must try to accommodate employees who are unvaccinated due to a religious objection or medical condition. Many states and local jurisdictions have similar laws, some of which cover smaller employers.

Unlawful Employment Practices

According to the EEOC government website:

SEC. 2000e-2. [Section 703]

(a) Employer practices

It shall be an unlawful employment practice for an employer -

(1) to fail or refuse to hire or to discharge any individual, or otherwise to discriminate against any individual with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, because of such individual's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; or

(2) to limit, segregate, or classify his employees or applicants for employment in any way which would deprive or tend to deprive any individual of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect his status as an employee, because of such individual's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. ( Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

EEOC guidelines to religious protections state that religious practices are those rules pertaining to "moral or ethical beliefs” and held with the strength of religious tradition. The rule imposes a duty to reasonable accommodation of a worker’s or prospective worker’s religious practice or observance. Exempt are practices that would cause “undue hardship” to an employer's business. Title VII makes exception to protections on agreements with religious corporations, associations, educational institutions, or societies. ( Title VII Protected Classes | UpCounsel 2022 )

Title VII and Disparate Impact

According to EEOC laws under Title VII, employees who have been victimized do not have to “prove” that an employment practice “causes a disparate impact on basis of color, race, religion, sex, or national origin, but must file a claim. The EEOC investigates claims of discrimination and adverse or disparate impact. For an employer to adequately and substantially defend against a disparate impact claim under Title VII, they must demonstrate that the employment practice in question was consistent with necessary business protocol; and no other way existed to achieve its legitimate purpose without adverse impact. Before a lawsuit can be filed against an employer, allegations must be filed with the EEOC in accordance with Title VII. If the EEOC finds an employee’s claim has merit:

The Commission may sue on behalf of the claimant.
The EEOC issues an employee’s “right-to-sue” letter.

In cases where a claim has no merit:

An employee can still file a complaint of retaliation for filing a claim of harassment or discrimination and begin the litigation process in court.

Employees filing a complaint with the EEOC can charge an employer with violations and compensation for lost wages, benefits, reinstatement, and attorneys’ fees. Compensatory damages may also involve allegations of intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED), and are typically costly, yet are “capped” by Title VII allowance depending on the size of the employer. ( Title VII Protected Classes | UpCounsel 2022 )

Limits on Scope and Application of Religious Exemptions:

Religious Exemption: The Law – a Summary | Law and Vaccines: List of Dorit Reiss' Blog Posts and Articles (uchastings.edu)

Most courts ruled: you cannot limit the exemption to organized religion. Dalli v. Bd. of Educ., 267 N.E.2d 219, 222–23 (Mass. 1971); Brown, 378 So. 2d at 223, cert. denied, 449 U.S. 887 (1980). One exception – Kentucky – overturned later by legislature.
If the legislature did not require a show of sincerity for a religious exemption, several courts ruled that officials cannot demand a show of sincerity. In re LePage, 18 P.3d 1177, 1180 (Wyo. 2001); Dep’t of Health v. Curry, 722 So. 2d 874, 878–79 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998).
Belonging to a religion that supports vaccines does not mean someone can be denied an exemption: focus on personal belief, not orthodoxy. Berg v. Glen Cove City Sch. Dist., 853 F. Supp. 651 (E.D.N.Y. 1994); Matter of Shmuel G. v. Rivka G., 800 N.Y.S.2d 357 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2005).

Conclusion

Employers should understand what their legal obligations are for providing religious accommodations. It is imperative that employers train supervisors on how to identify and respond to accommodation requests. There should be documentation of every interaction and each request should be handled on a case-by-case basis.

Rochelle Arnold is a paralegal and graduate of RHEMA Bible School, as well as the Founder of Change the World Ministries. Her desire is to impact the culture for Christ through sound teaching and the fine arts. Author of Rags or Robes: Finding Your Identity in Christ & SOJOURNERS: In a Strange Land available on Amazon

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Overcoming the Spirit of Strife

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 02:03:34 GMT

There is a spirit of discord that is widespread right now in our culture. This spirit is rooted in anger and bitterness. Its mission is to sow disunity and conflict. The spirit is a scoffer. A scoffer is very proud, yet insecure. It is evident through hostility and friction, that the scoffer’s purpose is to cause heated disagreement and overall antagonism. An antagonist is a person who actively opposes someone or something. He becomes our adversary or enemy in the process.

A scoffer may have been wronged or perceived wrong in some way throughout his or her life and has now chosen not to forgive. The scoffer takes matters into their own hands and begins to judge others. Not only do they judge, but they nitpick people so to make their life miserable.

A scoffer is extremely controlling and must have his or her own way. They are demanding and treat others with contempt, which creates disharmony. Nobody is as important as the scoffer and his or her viewpoints are always superior to anyone else’s. Strife is recognized as a heated or violent disagreement or argument. The spirit of Strife seeks to cause churches, friends, families and coworkers to bicker and backbite, but be careful less you devour one another. The scoffer is a master of character assassination.

“But if you bite and devour one another (in bickering and strife), watch out that you (along with your entire fellowship) are not consumed by one another.” ( Galatians 5:15 AMP)

Strife often occurs when a person is disrespectful and self-centered. Putting others down is one way to stir up strife. An attitude of superiority is ripe ground for strife to take root and grow. Haughtiness is an abomination to the Lord.

“There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.” ( Proverbs 6:16 )

I believe a critical spirit and strife work together by nitpicking everything else that someone is saying or doing. A person who is operating in strife has no regard for other’s feelings or concerns. They simply bulldoze their way through life, wounding or destroying anyone in their path. Strife wreaks havoc in families, churches, workplaces and schools, anywhere strife is, there is pain. Divorce is the result of unresolved strife. Church splits are a result of unresolved strife. Loss of family relationships and friends all the result of the spirit of Strife.

So how do we overcome strife. First, we must make a conscious decision that we will not enter in to strife with others, as tempting as that may be. “Blessed are the peace makers for they shall be called the children of God.” ( Matthew 5:9 ) Second, “Cast out the scoffer, and contention will leave; Yes, strife and reproach will cease.” (Proverbs 22) Therefore, it is so important that we discern when the spirit of Strife has entered a situation through a person allowing it access into their life. Deliverance and inner healing are key to finding freedom from the treacherous spirit of Strife.

Prayer:

Dear Lord, deliver me from the spirit of Strife and cast out the scoffer in my life. Heal my wounds and forgive me for any bitterness or unforgiveness in my heart. Create in me a clean heart and a right spirit so I may be pleasing in your sight. Help me be a loving and compassionate person that can diffuse strife and bring about peace in all circumstances. In Jesus name. Amen.

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Protecting the Vulnerable Among Us

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 03:53:58 GMT

Help Secure the Vote

Of the most despicable things I can think of and absolutely despise, is the abuse and exploitation of the elderly. Once upon a time, people actually honored their father and mother and respected the aging. But in today’s society it seems to have become more of a fairytale. Those among us who are older and often times frail or mentally incapacitated in some manner, are frequently taken advantage of and frankly it is disgusting.

We all have a duty to protect those who have been faithful mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, and upstanding community members, which have surely made a difference in our world. Worse yet, people who find themselves in nursing homes and assisted living facilities are even more prone to be taken advantage of. I was always incredibly involved with my own mother’s healthcare but never thought much about her vote literally being stolen.

Vulnerable Voters include seniors in the community, military voters, those residing in group homes, nursing home and assisted living residents, veterans’ homes, and homeless shelters. This article will focus primarily on those being taken advantage of in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

The Issue of Fraud

One strategy used to influence the outcome of an election is to prevent or discourage specific groups of people from voting. Sometimes there might be fear and intimidation used to steal an elders vote and other times it is as simple as a perpetrator filling out a nursing home resident’s ballot without authorization. It is important to emphasize that all voters have a right to vote at a polling place with their vote secured by two Election Judges and a voter that resides in a nursing home or assisted living facility does not lose their rights.

“There are also issues such as ballot harvesting, a non-secure method of collecting absentee voters' ballots during elections with the stated intent of dropping them off to election offices or polling places. Illegal in some states. Ballot trafficking is the illegal collection or submission of election ballots. There is no defense for this practice. Group home facilities are particularly susceptible.” (ACRU-American Constitutional Rights Union)

For the most part assisted living and nursing home staff are lacking the fundamental training to be able to stop voter fraud or they themselves engage in fraud. Un-monitored “assistance” with ballot requests and/or ballot submission creates opportunities for coercion. Often times there are those who are not able to conscientiously vote because of cognitive issues like dementia and Alzheimer’s and their ballot is submitted anyway.

Be Aware and Proactive

Being situationally aware of the circumstances that put your loved one at risk is key. Be mindful of who is helping them with ballots and recognize if they been coerced to vote one way or another. Has anyone tried to change voter registration or request an absentee ballot for your family member with advanced dementia or tried to make them “fill out a ballot?”

According to the ACRU, there are some practical steps friends and family members can take to uphold voter integrity in nursing home and assisted living facilities.

Schedule time to speak with the director of your loved one's living facility and politely ask the following questions:

1. Are you training staff on the criminal penalties for vote fraud and the laws that they must follow to protect residents from suppression and fraud?

2. What are you doing to protect the residents from possible vote suppression and fraud?

3. What measures are taken to protect the chain of custody of absentee ballots?

4. What measures are being taken to protect absentee ballots from ballot harvesters / traffickers?

5. Is this nursing home designated as a polling location?

A Sad Reality

“In Michigan, a nursing home worker was jailed for fraud. In Texas, a social worker was convicted on multiple counts of voter fraud. Nursing home voter fraud is so rampant in Wisconsin that it led to legislation appointing the Office of Special Counsel to investigate further cases.” –Lori Roman, ACRU President

Illinois Freedom Alliance has established a Vulnerable Voter Committee and believe many of these problems can be rectified by simply requesting that your facility become a polling place for elderly residents. You will be provided with two Election Judges(one from each political party) who will ensure that all correct affidavits are filled out by voters who need assistance, protecting not only the voter but the staff.

Election Judges are trained in both election suppression and fraud. These officials will make sure the chain of custody is followed for each ballot. For more information and guidance on this subject contact Illinois Freedom Alliance at their headquarters located at 1529 46th Avenue, Suite 6, Moline, by calling 309-377-1776 or by stopping by during their regular business hours. ( www.illinoisfreedomalliance.us )

Vote Fraud Hotline 888-820-VOTE and for more information on vulnerable voters and how you can help please go to https://protectvulnerablevoters.org/ website.

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Overcoming the Giants

Sat, 07 May 2022 16:28:07 GMT

How Do You See Yourself?

As a little girl I dreamt of giants in my neighborhood. I never saw the giants face-to-face, but I could hear the thunderous clap of their feet heading straight for my house. I remember having a feeling of trepidation and awe that such a creature could actually exist.

Recently, I looked up the meaning behind having giant dreams. One interpretation of dreaming of giants could be facing great opponents or opposition during one’s lifetime. In Numbers 13 the Lord instructed Moses to send some men out to explore the land of Canaan. This land was also known as the Promised Land. It was a land flowing with milk and honey, but there were also intimidating giants in the land.

The majority of the spies that Moses sent out came back with a negative report. “But the people who live there are powerful, and the cities are fortified and very large. We cannot attack those people; they are stronger than we are.” (Numbers 13:28-31 NIV) These men went on to say they saw giants in the land. “We saw the Nephilim there, the descendants of Anak. We seemed like grasshoppers in our own eyes, and we looked the same to them.” (Numbers 13:33 NIV)

Caleb and Joshua were the only two spies that declared, “We should go up and take possession of the land for we can certainly do it.” (Numbers 13:30 NIV) Later in Numbers 14, Moses, Aaron, Caleb, and Joshua try to encourage the Israelites to believe the Lord would indeed give them this bountiful land.

“The land we passed through and explored is exceedingly good. If the Lord is pleased with us, he will lead us into that land a land flowing with milk and honey and give it to us. Only do not rebel against the Lord, and do not be afraid of the people of the land because we will swallow them up. Their protection is gone, but the Lord is with us. Do not be afraid of them.” (Numbers 14:1-9 NIV)

Application for Today

Have you ever noticed that the more people are stressed out, the more they behave in a negative fashion? Most of the men who spied out the land were overcome with fear and had a poor self-image. They saw themselves as being weak and unable to conquer the land. What they failed to understand though was the victory was not by their human power, but by God’s divine promise and provision for them to possess the land.

Don’t Be a Grumbler

The Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron. These people had no confidence that the Lord would provide for them. They were ready to throw in the towel and head back to the bondage in Egypt. Moses, Aaron, Joshua, and Caleb began to plead with the Israelites not to rebel against the Lord. They also commanded them not to be afraid of the giants in the Promised Land. They declared that the Lord was with them and that they would be victorious. The Israelites responded by plotting to stone them. At this point in the story, the glory of the Lord appeared. The Lord said to Moses, “How long will they refuse to believe in me, in spite of all the miraculous signs? (Numbers 14:11 NIV)

The Israelites wandered in the desert for 40 years grumbling and complaining until they finally died. These folks had a hard heart toward the Lord. Caleb, on the other hand, had a different spirit. He was courageous and full of faith that God would surely be with them and give them the Promised Land. Caleb spoke positively, had a great attitude, and followed the Lord wholeheartedly.

Caleb was speaking for the minority, and he was choosing to remain faithful even though there were giants in the land. Often times, we as Christians have to go against the majority. We have to stand up for what is right and remain steadfast in our relationship with the Lord. Even if we are the only one that stands up for what is right, we must do so.

Modern Day Giants

As I began to write down my thoughts, I felt the Holy Spirit impress upon me some of our modern-day giants. These are organizations that are filled with powerful people who have great influence over our nation. These giants walk around the Promised Land ruling with an iron fist and intimidating anyone who dares to oppose them. Many times, the majority will decide an issue, but that doesn’t make the decision the right one. Here are some of the giants we have to overcome today.

· Healthcare Giants

· Insurance Giants

· Pharmaceutical Giants

· Government Giants

· Political Giants

· Educational Giants

· Corporate Giants

· Church Giants

· Ministry Giants

· Law Enforcement Giants

· Judicial Giants

· Military Giants

· False Religion Giants

· Financial Giants

Do you have a grasshopper mentality? Do you see yourself as weak, small, and hopeless? Do you grumble and complain like the Israelites did? Do you have a victim mentality? How we see ourselves has a great influence on how the giants see us. If we believe that we have the divine power and provision of the Lord, we will enter into the land flowing with milk and honey. This is a land that is full of all the good things we desire.

Caleb entered the Promised Land because he chose to believe, regardless of the opposition. Failing to trust God can leave us worse off than we were when we first began. So let Caleb be our example to have a different spirit. Let us be unwavering in our faith. We are able to overcome the giants as we speak boldly and courageously that the Lord is with us. We must know the Lord is our strength.

In conclusion, we can also be our own worst enemy. Our negative attitude and unbelief may be the giant that stands in our way. We could end up just like those who wandered in the desert for 40 years. I don’t know about you, but I would rather enter the land flowing with milk and honey then suffer death in the desert. When we see ourselves like grasshoppers and our problems like giants, we have already lost the battle. Other people will sense our self-loathing and distance themselves from us.

We must overcome the tendency to speak negatively and guard our mouths. Let us declare, like Caleb, that surely, we our able to overcome the giants and enter into the Promised Land. The Lord is with us, and the enemy is no longer protected. Come now and enter into the land flowing with milk and honey as we overcome the giants together.

Author Biography

Rochelle Arnold is a core registered paralegal with the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. and has experience as a litigation assistant in medical malpractice, wrongful death, and serious injury. She is also a Christian Bible teacher and founder of an outreach called Change the World Ministries and contributing writer at Faith Writers (Links Below)

Change the World Ministries (wixsite.com)

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Author of two books: SOJOURNERS: In a Strange Land and Rags or Robes: Finding Your Identity in Christ . (Links Below)

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Fearless Living

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 01:00:55 GMT

Overcoming Fear

One of the most primal and tormenting emotions we have as human beings, is that of fear. We have a fear of the unknown, a fear of death, a fear of failure, or a fear of getting sick. And now with the COVID-19 propaganda, we are being subjected to all kinds of fear circulated by the mainstream media. For years television commercials have been riddled with a multitude of pharmaceutical drugs that promise to cure or prevent these dreaded diseases or infirmities. Billions of dollars are made exploiting mankind’s fears, but in reality, many drugs have hideous side effects, which can lead to all sorts of health problems and even death. Often times just by changing our lifestyle, eating better, or taking natural supplements, we can build our immune systems and maintain a strong body.

But we are more than just a physical body; We are a spirit who lives in a body and possesses a soul. Our soul consists of our mind, will, and emotions. We have freewill which is our ability to make decisions and express emotions as we see fit. Corrupt systems in the world, however, are influenced by principalities and powers in wicked places and these evil forces are determined to exploit our body, mind, and spirit.

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” (Ephesians 6:12)

Whatever we feed our body physically produces either positive or negative effects. The same is true for what we feed our mind and spirit. If we continue to feed on the negativity in the world, then negativity is what we will experience in our lives. While it is hard to avoid it all together, we do have the choice as to what we listen to, read, and ingest on a daily basis.

Emotional or Spiritual

Fear is not just an emotion. The Bible speaks about the “spirit of fear.” In 2 Timothy 1:7 the Scripture tells us: “ For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.” So, if an outward circumstance, person, place, or thing creates fear in your life, you have to ask yourself is this a spirit of fear trying to paralyze me and my ability to think rationally and logically. Not only that, but we have to stand on the Word of God and rebuke the spirit of fear. If we resist the enemy, he will flee from us. (James 4:7) But first we must submit ourselves to God.

With fear comes torment and the inability to enjoy life. Fear also makes us irrational and unable to think clearly, we therefore, are more likely to make bad decisions when we are overcome by fear. Jesus came to give us life and life more abundantly. Over and over the Lord says in the Bible, “Fear not.” In the days we are living in fear has increased and is being manipulated to control people. Please understand sickness and disease have been around since the fall of mankind in the garden. Even then the serpent was using his tricks to deceive and malign human beings. Satan is a liar and the father of lies, there is no truth in him. He will do his best to create fear and torment in your mind to control your behavior and destroy your body.

Death Where is Your Sting?

^“ Where, O Death, is your victory? Where, O Death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the Law; but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:55-57)

Fear is often false evidence appearing real. When we gain knowledge and understanding about the spiritual nature of our reality, we can better understand how the world and the enemy work together to create fear. Perfect love casts out fear. In other words, the perfect love that God has for us should relieve our fear, because we know he will never leave nor forsake us. And the Father has promised to work all things together for our good, for those of us who love him and are called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28)

“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

(Romans 8:38-39)

Reverential Fear

We should reject the spirit of fear because it can hinder our growth and wellbeing. It can actually paralyze us and render us ineffective. A reverential fear, on the other hand, is a totally different matter and is a healthy fear of authority, especially for God the Father. The Bible says the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. (Proverbs 9:10) Fear as a God given emotion is meant to alert us to danger so we can decide to fight or take flight. But again, the spirit of fear which is demonic in nature is designed to cripple you and harm your life. When the spirit of fear comes against us, we must fight it. We cannot run from fear because it will always find us. Stand, occupy and believe that your shield of faith will quench every fiery dart of the enemy. (Ephesians 6:16)

Overcoming the Spirit of Fear

To overcome the spirit of fear, we must first recognize it for what it is, a demonic force that is sent to torment us. Be aware of what you are dwelling on and listening to. Cast down fearful thoughts and imaginations. Also understand that the spirit of fear can operate through those close to us, and those who we seek for counsel or even medical treatment. The pharmaceutical commercials we see on television or hear on the radio are the enemies attempt to implant a spirit of fear in us so we will purchase whatever drug they are trying to sell. I have had to shake the spirit of fear off myself many times especially when I am in medical settings or in physician’s offices. Rebuke fear by speaking God’s Word against it.

Some excellent Scriptures to study and apply against the spirit of fear are as follows:

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10)

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalm 27:1)

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4)

“I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.” (Psalm 34:4)

“Your eyes did see my unformed substance; And in your book all of my days were all written, Even the days that were ordained for me, when as yet there was none of them.” (Psalm 139:16)

Treat fear as an enemy and do not allow yourself to be overtaken and paralyzed by fear. Be of good courage and fight the good fight of faith. Even though at times we may definitely feel fear, we do not have to succumb to it. We can walk in boldness and live unafraid. This is a life of great reward, and it is imperative that we understand what it takes to enjoy fearless living. When we are walking in boldness and understanding, we are less likely to be negatively influenced or manipulated by others.

In the days to come we will have to fight for our freedom and stand up for our rights, as many of us have already done. In order to be able to stand up for what is right and protect ourselves and others we must overcome fear. Fearless living has great rewards and great challenges, but it is possible to walk unafraid and fulfill the work we have to do here on earth.

Author Biography

Change the World Ministries (wixsite.com)

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Author of two books: SOJOURNERS: In a Strange Land and Rags or Robes: Finding Your Identity in Christ . (Links Below)

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Knowledge is Power

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 19:20:22 GMT

Knowledge, Wisdom, and Discernment

The Bible says in Hosea 4:6: “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” Knowledge is facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education, the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject. Wisdom is the proper use of knowledge through experience, and good judgement. In other words, wisdom can be the ability to have discernment and common sense in how and when to disperse knowledge.

Pride

But knowledge alone can puff a person up leading to pride, while love builds up others. (1 Corinthians 8:1) Don’t become a legend in your own mind because pride comes before a fall. People who are overconfident or too arrogant are likely to fail. This saying is adapted from the Book of Proverbs. “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” (Proverbs 16:18) With that being said, knowledge is critical to our survival.

The phrase, “knowledge is power” is often attributed to Francis Bacon, from his Meditationes Sacrae (1597) But Thomas Jefferson also used the phrase in his correspondence on at least four occasions, each time in connection with the establishment of a state university in Virginia. With knowledge and/or education, one’s potential or one’s objectives will certainly increase.

Discernment

To have discernment is to be able to judge well. In the Christian contexts, the gift of discernment is a supernatural perception in the absence of judgement with a view to obtaining spiritual guidance and understanding. The spiritual gift of discernment includes perceiving the true character of people and the source and meaning of spiritual manifestations. (1 Corinthians 12:10) “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.” (1 John 4:1)

It is important to use discernment with knowledge, as to not go off the tracks in one’s life and end up in a ditch. Knowledge and discernment can be acquired from many sources, but also come from practice and experience. “But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.” (Hebrews 5:14) “And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.” (Philippians 1:9)

Life Application

In the days we are living in, knowledge is critical. I am talking about knowledge that comes from both natural and supernatural sources. Afterall, without knowledge we may certainly perish. We achieve this knowledge by researching for ourselves everything from the experimental vaccines now on the market to the laws that help us stand up for our rights. As a Bible teacher and minister I rely heavily on my spiritual discernment, while as a paralegal I also dig deep into the law of the land to find out what my legal rights are.

Laws can be very confusing to understand but there are plenty of resources out there.

Attorney Thomas DeVore does an excellent job explaining what different laws mean, especially pertaining to illegal masking, testing, and quarantine over these last two years. He offers videos and documents explaining what our rights are as United States citizens. In my opinion, one of the biggest obstacles to getting free from tyranny is the fact that lawlessness has run rampant in our world. The mainstream media then spins the story to confuse people even more. That is why I am so passionate about getting accurate information and knowledge out there to the general public. If we understand our legal rights, then we will be much more effective when we have to explain ourselves and stand up for others who may not be able to stand up for themselves.

I recently spoke at a school board meeting, and I was able to do just that, stand up for school children that are being illegally masked. I was able to study and prepare ahead of time to be able to express the rights of the parents and the children. I also prayed before I went up to speak that God would help me articulate myself. In the end the school board voted to make masks optional, even though their “legal counsel,” advised them to continue the mask mandate.

Lawlessness and End Times

“And Jesus answered and said to them: ‘Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name’s sake. And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. But he who endures to the end shall be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.” (Matthew 24: 4-14)

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More Than Collateral Damage

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 18:46:04 GMT

In the Wake of Destruction

During a war, the unintentional deaths and injuries of people who are not soldiers, and damage that is caused to their homes, hospitals, schools etc. is called collateral damage. This can include any death, injury, or other damage inflicted that is an incidental result of an activity. Originally coined by military operations, it is now also used in non-military contexts. The word collateral derives from the Latin word 'collateralis', which means 'together with'. So, when an intended target is struck and damage or death is caused nearby, that damage is 'collateral'.

So, what about all the collateral damage we have seen with the mitigations and effects of the COVID-19 plandemic? For starters these last two years have been much more than collateral damage. There have been direct hits on the population and especially those who were unlucky enough to have to go to the hospital to be treated for this virus.

“This collateral damage—unintended consequences—of our personal and policy responses to the virus is immense. Excess deaths from causes other than COVID have been sharply higher than normal during the pandemic. These consequences can be extreme, such as violence and deaths of despair, but many other all-too-human costs—divorces, alcoholism, drug abuse, and derailed careers—have yet to be measured. It will be some time before all the costs can be tallied, but we can start to see and quantify many of them, and also highlight others that need to be investigated.” (COLLATERAL DAMAGE FROM COVID by Rob Arnott, Vitali Kalesnik, and Lillian Wu Project Director: Adrian T. Moore October 2021- Reason Foundation)

SUICIDE

The mother of a teenager, who committed suicide, has blamed his death on COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in Illinois and recently joined a lawsuit against Governor J.B. Pritzker for canceling the winter high school sports season. Trevor Till who was a student-athlete at Seneca High School died by suicide on October 21, 2020, at the age of 18. His mother, Lisa Mara Moore has blamed his death on Pritzker's strict lockdown rules.

'My son died because of COVID isolation,' Moore told The Faulkner Focus. 'He truly enjoyed being at school. That's where his heart and soul was. (Through tears), Moore said: 'He was an awesome brother. He was an awesome son. He was my person. I miss him so much.' Moore told the news show that she noticed her son getting a 'little depressed' after the sports season was canceled. 'He's a teenage boy. They need their friends. They need the interaction. They need the socialization,' she said. 'He was that student in the classroom that raised his hand, got the conversations going. Doing that from Zoom, doing that from his bedroom, it was not the same feeling for him,' Moore added.

ESSENTIAL WORKERS

During the last two years small businesses were closed down and some never recovered. The destruction of the Mom-and-Pop stores were more collateral damage from the fallout of COVID. While all this was happening, the large retail stores were allowed to remain open. Stores plastered arrows on the floor in an attempt to direct us up and down the correct aisles, so as to not come into close contact with other patrons. How many times did I see some poor little old lady wandering down the aisle the opposite way of the posted signs.

Some business owners even went to jail for trying to feed their families. These hardworking American souls appeared in court and fought the good fight of faith. The positive news is many of these people became heroes and the general public supported them by making financial donations. And then there were all the healthcare workers on the frontlines taking care of those who became seriously ill. Now those same healthcare workers are being fired for not submitting to an experimental jab.

LIES AND DECEPTION

When the government or world officials are confronted with sharp questions they resort to obfuscation. Obfuscation is the obscuring of the intended meaning of communication by making the message difficult to understand, usually with confusing and ambiguous language. Kind of like what the FDA did when “supposedly approving the COVID vaccine, Comirnaty. The FDA notes on their website that the original Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine with the EUA and the Comirnaty branded vaccine are two “legally distinct” products.

“The FDA-approved Comirnaty (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA) and the two EUA authorized formulations of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for ages 12 years and older, when prepared according to their respective instructions for use, can be used interchangeably without presenting any safety or effectiveness concerns. Therefore, providers can use doses distributed under EUA to administer the vaccination series as if the doses were the licensed vaccine. For purposes of administration, doses distributed under the EUA are interchangeable with the licensed doses.” Q&A for Comirnaty (COVID-19 Vaccine mRNA) | FDA (Click Link)

It has now been confirmed, through the CDC’s own website, (Click Link) that “Comirnaty products are not orderable at this time.” With Comirnaty not being available anywhere in the United States, it would seem impossible for any entity within the state to legally mandate a COVID-19 vaccine.

“We know from the CDC reports that the average COVID death victim is nearly 80 years old with an average of three comorbidities, that 94 percent of all COVID deaths had comorbidities, that almost half of the deaths were nursing home patients, and that only 7 percent of the deaths were under age 50, almost all with comorbidities. But most would agree that it’s a greater loss when a child or sibling in their 20s, struggling with depression after their career has been derailed, gives up on that career, runs away from their family, overdoses, or commits suicide.” (COLLATERAL DAMAGE FROM COVID by Rob Arnott, Vitali Kalesnik, and Lillian Wu Project Director: Adrian T. Moore October 2021- Reason Foundation)

Without going into great detail, there are reports of young people now dying with myocarditis. Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle (myocardium). The inflammation can reduce the heart's ability to pump and cause rapid or irregular heart rhythms. These experimental vaccines are proving to be quite dangerous, and the person being injected is still able to contract the COVID-19 virus and spread it to others.

SPEECH PROBLEMS

A speech therapist reported that mask wearing during the pandemic has caused a 364 percent increase in patient referrals of babies and toddlers. Jaclyn Theek told WPBF News that before the pandemic, only 5 percent of patients were babies and toddlers, but this has soared to 20 percent. According to the article: “Parents are describing their children’s speech problems as “COVID delayed,” with face coverings the primary cause of their speaking skills being seriously impaired. As young as 8 months old, babies start learning how to speak by reading lips, a thankless task if parents and caregivers smother themselves with masks to comply with mandates.”

It is very important for kids to see faces to learn and connect emotionally with others.

There are a multitude of studies that show how ineffective masks are for protecting against a virus that is much smaller in proportion to the fibers of a mask and able to penetrate. Now all of the sudden the CDC is recommending KN95 masks to filter out at least 95 percent of air particles. Regular homemade masks were never able to filter out viruses. So, we now have small children wearing cloth masks outside as if that was normal. The damage is done, yet in Illinois the Governor continues to mandate masks for children at school and indoor venues.

This short blog has only scratched the surface of the collateral damage that has been inflicted on the American people over the last two years. Clearly this is more than just collateral damage, this is a direct hit with disastrous ramifications. The only way out is to continue to expose and educate the average person and get involved in any way you can. This is not a time to sit idly by; this is a time to take action!

Author Biography

She is also a Christian Bible teacher and founder of an outreach called Change the World Ministries and contributing writer at Faith Writers (Links Below)

Change the World Ministries (wixsite.com)

FaithWriters.com Member Profile

Author of two books: SOJOURNERS: In a Strange Land and Rags or Robes: Finding Your Identity in Christ . (Links Below)

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The PSYOP of Mass Hypnosis

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 21:30:08 GMT

It's Time to Snap Out of it America!

So, it is 2022 and what should we expect going forward in this world? Well, your guess is as good as mine. The situation in the world is either going to get really bad or it will turn around for the good and freedom will prevail. I hope for the latter, that liberty will triumph, but it is going to take a lot of demanding work from freedom loving people and a great deal of unity. It is going to take a group effort from “We the People.”

One of the most important things we can do for ourselves, and others is to try to remain in balance in our daily lives for optimal mental health. It is imperative that we examine how we spend our time and what we are thinking about, watching, or reading for most of our days. We must understand that our minds are powerful tools, but that the enemy would love nothing more than to take advantage of us and hypnotize our minds.

The PSYOP

If you are like me, you spend a good part of your day either working a job and/or researching topics concerning the COVID-19 plandemic. I recently watched an interesting piece about how the mind can be hypnotized to virtually only believe the scenario or narrative that is put before it even if that narrative is false. The definition of hypnotize is to influence, control, or direct completely, as by personal charm, words, or domination.

Once you instill fear in people and then beat them over the head with nonstop propaganda coming from what appears to be credible sources, then you create a hypnotic brainwashing. Psychological operations (PSYOP) are operations to convey selected information and indicators to audiences to influence their emotions, motives, and objective reasoning, and ultimately the behavior of governments, organizations, groups, and individuals.

In order for a PSYOP to be successful, it must be based in reality. All messages must be consistent and must not contradict each other. Any gap between the product and reality will be quickly noticed. A credible "truth" must be presented which is consistent to all audiences.

The Spell of Pharmakeia

I cannot believe how easy it is to totally control a population and for that matter an entire world. But the Bible does tell us in Revelation 18:23, of a time when the whole world would be deceived. And that deception, unbelievably, comes by way of the spirit of pharmakeia or sorcery. “Pharmakeia” is where we get our English word “pharmacy.” For by thy "pharmakeia" were all nations deceived."

And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries (pharmakeia) were all nations deceived. (Revelation 18:23)

In Galatians 5:20, among the deeds of the flesh, Paul lists "pharmakeia," which, is commonly translated as sorcery or witchcraft, referring to the use or administering of drugs or poisons or spells or connection to spirits, sometimes in connection with idolatry, this may possibly lead to deceptions or enticements of the mind or body.

If you are under a spell, then what you do is out of your control — your thoughts and actions are dictated by the spell. That sounds a lot like hypnosis to me and eerily that is what seems to be happening around our world.

Cast Down Imaginations

For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:4-5)

We have to learn how to take radical, unhealthy, or evil thoughts captive and cast them down. The way we do this is recognizing or discerning thoughts that are not coming from God. The enemy shoots fiery darts into our mind because he knows that if we continue to think about negative things, we will become pessimistic, depressed, or even hypnotized as under a spell.

It is important to stay updated on the news, but not be obsessed with it. And please, for the love of God, do not get your main source of information from the mainstream media as this is where the majority of the propaganda comes from. Instead connect with other like-minded individuals and listen to what they have to say. Dig deeper into news and social media that is not censored and find websites that report well-rounded information based on real science and not science that is skewed by politics or the almighty dollar.

Wrong Focus

Hypnosis -- or hypnotherapy -- uses guided intense concentration, and focused attention to achieve a heightened state of awareness that is sometimes called a trance. The person's attention is so focused while in this state that anything going on around the person is temporarily blocked out or ignored.

This is where some of the people in our world are right now. They have been put into a trance of hypnosis that has been induced by fear and the wrong focus of what might happen to them if they contract COVID-19. So instead of researching and finding the real science, which by the way, is being censored as to reinforce the hypnosis. Because remember, in order for the PSYOP to work, all messages must be consistent and must not contradict each other.

This is why people are more than ready to take endless booster shots because they have been hypnotized with fear and propaganda. No matter what you tell them or what tangible evidence you show them, they cannot break out of their hypnotic state. This is why people wear masks while they are all alone driving and comply with absolutely ridiculous mitigation measures that have proven to be a complete failure.

Here is a quote from Jeff Childers who is a Florida based attorney and the author of a daily newsletter called Coffee & Covid:

“Anecdotally, I’ve been told by a nurse who said she worked at a hospital’s drive-through testing location that there were 200-300 people that they would see over and over, every single week, the “frequent flyers” who obsessively test and re-test, even though they have no symptoms (and are probably injected and boosted.)

These “frequent flyers” are not well. They don’t need more testing. They need a mental-health intervention. And they are using up a lot of tests. DeSantis said that unfortunately the federal government has created inappropriate levels of demand for testing by healthy people.”

What Can We Do?

One way people can resist the PSYOP spell, is to NOT focus on the evil propaganda and NOT give in to fear. It is all right to research topics and be informed but be careful on what you focus on as to not fall into the trap and focus too much on the negative.

Of the main things we can do, and this was covered in the piece I watched about mass hypnosis, is show people that are under this hypnotic spell what the dangers are and what is at stake if they remain under a propaganda driven trance. Point out that if they continue to be in this stupor of compliance with these draconian government measures that we may soon lose all of our freedom and bodily autonomy. What will the future be like for us or for our children or grandchildren, if we don’t protect our religious freedom, freedom of speech, and freedom to make our own medical choices.

It’s time to snap out of it America! Wake up! Come to your senses and break this hypnotic spell! Once we become hypnotized by fear and propaganda, it is exceedingly difficult to break free from it, but it is possible. And it is critical to start right now!

Author Biography

She is also a Christian Bible teacher and founder of an outreach called Change the World Ministries and contributing writer at Faith Writers (Links Below)

Change the World Ministries (wixsite.com)

FaithWriters.com Member Profile

Author of two books: SOJOURNERS: In a Strange Land and Rags or Robes: Finding Your Identity in Christ . (Links Below)

Amazon.com: SOJOURNERS: 9781602665675: Arnold, Rochelle: Books

Rags or Robes: Finding Your Identity in Christ: Arnold, Rochelle, Katerberg, John T: 9781726142465: Amazon.com: Books