… to hell in a hand basket …

By: American Decency Staff

At times it seems like this world is going to hell in a hand basket. [Wikepedia says that means: “headed for disaster without effort or in great haste.]  Here is a very short list of a few items in the news presently or in the news a few days ago that are just tips of the iceberg. "The Kiss!!!" = = = SANDRA BULLOCK & SCARLETT JOHANSSON at the MTV Movie Awards = = = WATCH IT on YouTube: http://bit.ly/cOgDB6 How sick.  The “great starâ€Â of “Blind Sideâ€Â.    Why would a public person who is already under so much controversy kiss another woman?  I criticized that movie “Blind Sideâ€Â in an email alert McDonald’s runs homosexual ad in France. So much for staying neutral. http://bit.ly/9XBOvA Ashley-Madison/Biderman facilitating the destruction of marriages and families.  This Biderman is one of the most concerning individuals I have ever become aware of and that includes Howard Stern. http://bit.ly/cWCMFE Personal note: The attack upon our marriages, our integrity, our purity is relentless.   In the midst of all the wickedness and Satan’s multiplicity of attacks, I see loving, lovely couples that are standing against the tide awfully well.  Two couples that I know from church celebrated their anniversaries yesterday. One celebrated 63 years and the other 37.  I can’t omit our own celebration of 40 years in recent weeks! God’s Word goes forth powerfully calling out to those who have ears to hear. But never forget that it is by the grace of God.  We need His grace  “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.â€Â [Ephesians 2:8,9] It all begins right from there.  Being saved.  God then gives the power to overcome the evil one, his ploys, temptations, deceptions.  However, it’s not accomplished through magic or laziness. We have to be nurtured in His word – learning what is means to be a Christian and then taking up our cross and following Him – fighting the spiritual fight of faith. The attacks are very real but God is greater for those who are learning to abide in Him. ===================================================== We’ll be celebrating 25 years of ministry on Friday, July 30.  Here are a few details: I believe Friday evening (and Saturday morning, for those who will be able to join us), will be a referendum on whether we have the spiritual, financial and prayer support to continue on into the next year(s) ahead. This promises to be an inspirational evening featuring our guest speaker, Pam Stenzel!  We have also received word that we can expect a video clip message from Don Wildmon and Randall Murphree (editor of AFA Journal) and other friends. An evening that includes  dinner, Pam Stenzel, a video presentation of some of ADA’s ministry highlights, messages from a few of our special friends, and a little southern Gospel music from our dear friend Buddy Smith, Executive Vice-President of AFA, promises that our time together will be a marvelous evening of fellowship and encouragement! With all of the ministries that exist large and small, are we worthy of your support?  Is God’s anointing still upon us?  We believe this July 30 event will help answer those questions.  Our finances are getting tighter, but we are hungry to serve.  We desire to be light in a dark world, but only as we have a clear sense of God’s continued favor and that of His people! Your support is important to our ability to make a difference: donate online at: https://secure4.afo.net/ada/donate.php ================================== American Decency Association Bill Johnson, President P.O. Box 202 Fremont, MI 49412 ph: 231-924-4050 www.americandecency.org http://www.twitter.com/billwjohnson

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