"ISIS: 'American Blood Tastes Best'"

The hacker group that calls itself "Anonymous" has declared war on ISIS in response to the recent terror attacks.

A video posted on YouTube last week was the official kick-off announcing Anonymous' intention to "launch the biggest operation ever" against the terrorist group.

"Anonymous from all over the world will hunt you down," said the French-speaking masked man in the video. "Expect massive cyber-attacks. War is declared. Get prepared."

Metro.co.uk reports that Anonymous published a list of 900 ISIS-related Twitter accounts that have subsequently been suspended by Twitter.

Good job Anonymous! Though only a first strike against ISIS, shutting down their Twitter accounts is a good start.

The terror group is known for its sophisticated use of social media as a recruitment and propaganda tool. Anything to slow these barbarians down is welcome.

ISIS' response? They called the Anonymous hacker collective "idiots".

"What are they gonna hack?" ISIS (sounding like idiots themselves) asked.

Twitter accounts and email addresses for a start. Next, Anonymous is planning to hack into ISIS bank accounts in an attempt to dry up their funding. Let's hope they succeed.

But the real question is:

If Anonymous is able to avenge Paris and launch the "biggest operation ever" against a terror group that dares to say "American blood tastes best"--why can't our government?

A wise man once said: "The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything." -- Albert Einstein

"The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked. But He blesses the home of the just" -- Proverbs 3:33

 News:

• Tucson News4: Volunteer group of United States military vets patrols AZ border for terrorists. "They're coming. Not a matter of if, but when."
• Associated Press: U.S. Issues Worldwide Travel Alert In Wake Of Terror Attacks
• Reuters: Mafia Offers Big Apple Protection From 'Psychopathic ISIS; Claims Better Able Than FBI Or DHS To Protect NY.
• CBS: ISIS Message Found On Ohio College Campus: "We Are Coming", "France Deserves Destruction", "YSU Supports ISIS".

"Syrian Refugee Crisis: WWJD?"

In the wake of a new propaganda video in which ISIS brags about the Paris terror attacks and threatens  both NYC and DC with  similar attacks, people are understandably wary about taking in Syrian refugees.

To make matters worse, Morten Storm, former jihadist turned CIA spy is warning that an attack during the holidays is likely. "These people are opportunists," he says.

And the New York Post reports:

"A leader of New York's Syrian community told The Post on Wednesday that ISIS terrorists have "absolutely" sneaked into America by posing as civil war refugees."

Aarafat "Ralph" Succar, a member of the Bay Ridge Community Council in Brooklyn, NY, went on to say corruption in his homeland is so rampant that anyone could easily pay bribes and obtain official identification papers bearing a fake name.

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls agrees:

"Some of the suspects in the Paris attacks took advantage of Europe's migrant crisis to slip in unnoticed," he said, warning the EU needed to "take responsibility" over border controls.

Both the FBI Director and Homeland Security Chief say we can't properly vet these refugees because the Syrian infrastructure is in shambles.

And to top it off--ISIS has openly boasted they plan to use the refugee crisis as cover to sneak into the U.S.

As a result, 53% of Americans do not want to take any Syrian refugees.

Meanwhile, the House just overwhelmingly passed the American SAFE Act, a bipartisan bill that would require certification and background investigations before aliens from Syria or Iraq are admitted to the U.S. as refugees.

Which could take up to 2 years to complete.

The problem? Over 4 million people have been forced to run for their lives since the Syrian War began. Many of them are innocent families with children and elderly grandparents. Some of them are Christian.

There is a middle ground between doing nothing and allowing them to flood across our borders. 

Samaritan's Purse is helping them where they are--we can too.

A wise man once said: "As we pray for France we also need to pray for wisdom for the world's leaders and that radical Islam will be stopped in its tracks." --Franklin Graham, Samaritan's Purse

"Lord, when did we ever see You hungry and feed You? Or thirsty and give You something to drink? Or a stranger and show You hospitality? Or naked and give You clothing...? "

 "...when you did it to the least of these, My brothers, you were doing it to Me!" --Matthew 25: 37, 38, 40

News :

• Breitbart: DHA Confirms 8 Syrians Caught At Texas Border
• Gateway Pundit: Sixth Syrian With Fake Passport Captured In Honduras On Way To U.S.
• Associated Press: ISIS Determined To Produce Chemical Weapons, Officials say, determined to strike major cities

 

"Will America Self-Destruct?"

When nature is allowed to run its course, you'll end up with a certain balance, especially when it comes to gender.

For instance, 105 male babies are born for every 100 females.

By age 30, the numbers become equal. Why? Because the death rate for boys is slightly higher than girls.

In other words, there is roughly one male for every marriage-age female.

Not so in China. Abortion based on gender has unnaturally stacked the deck in favor of boys.

The result? 40 million Chinese men facing life without a mate.

The Chinese would call this cause-and-effect (the end result from a certain action).

The Bible calls it 'reaping what you've sown'.

David Kupelian, author of The Snapping of the American Mind, believes the U.S. is sowing the seeds of its own destruction. Kupelian contends:

"We have a culture and a bureaucracy in which basically we're taught there is no God, there is no right and wrong, and the biblical morals that this country did pretty well with for several centuries are oppressive and racist and we need to get rid of them."

China thought they needed draconian family planning rules (e.g. murdering lots of baby girls). Decades later they've got 40,000,000 frustrated and angry men on their hands and a demographic bent towards violence and an illicit sex trade.

Kupelian believes "America the Beautiful" will morph into "America the Bizarre" if our nation continues on its current path. Only it won't take decades. It seems our people have already lost the ability to distinguish between right and wrong, male and female, and what's good and what is evil.

"Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life" Galatians 6:7-8.

A wise man once said: "It is a vain attempt to "mock" God for a Christian to think that if he sows to his flesh he can escape the harvest of destruction and judgment that comes upon those who participate in sin." -- Andrew Hill, Ph.D.

News:

• ACLJ: Green Beret War Hero Faces Expulsion For Saving a Child From Rape; claims military allows Afghanistan forces to sexually abuse children on U.S. bases
• WPTV News: Nine year old threatened with sexual harassment charges for writing love note to classmate.
• Daily Aztec: University Axes Homecoming 'King & Queen'; replaces with gender-neutral term 'Royals' 

"Proof of the Existence of God"

The percentage of U.S. adults who say they are "absolutely certain" God exists has slipped, according to  Pew Research Center's Religious Landscape Study.

No surprise there--anyone with half a functioning brain cell can see God is no longer at the top of our national priority list.

And for the college student, the downward trend has accelerated even more. Christians are being mocked and ridiculed by a university system that insists science and God are mutually exclusive.

Physicist Frank J. Tipler, an expert in the field of quantum cosmology, begs to differ.

In his book, "The Physics of Christianity", the scientist "demonstrates that the essential beliefs of Christianity are wholly consistent with the laws of physics."

Tipler even illustrates a scientific foundation for the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation of Christ.

While interesting, scientific proof doesn't always result in saving faith.

Why? Because faith in Christ as Savior is not a head issue--it's a heart problem.

Simple belief in God will not get you into heaven. James 2:19 says: 

"You say you have faith, for you believe that there is one God. Good for you! Even the demons believe this, and they tremble in terror."

Saving faith takes God at His word. The Bible is His Word and it says every one of us is a sinner separated from God.

The Good News? "Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and He was buried. He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures." 1Corinthians 15:3-4

The Gospel is centered on the physical death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God who became human yet never sinned (see Galatians 1:6-10).

Christ died for our sins. He suffered in our place to endure the just wrath of God against us, according to the Scriptures.

What does according to the Scriptures mean? Jesus Christ lived and died in accordance with the prophecies about Him in the Old Testament (see Psalm 16:10, Psalm 22, Isaiah 53:8-10). Thus, authenticating the Bible as God's inspired (read: God breathed) Word.

The Resurrection verifies the fact that Christ's death paid the full price for sin. The Greek term translated "rose" emphasizes the ongoing effects of this historical event.

In other words: Jesus Christ is alive and well today.

But only those who really believe this will turn away from their sin and be saved.

A wise man once said: "Here toward the end of the year, settle this issue in your heart once and for all. You can live with the full assurance of your salvation by surrendering your life to Christ--repenting of your sins and believing in His sacrifice on your behalf. Don't live another day unsure."  -- John MacArthur, pastor and author

"Don't be afraid, just believe" Matthew 5:36.

News:

• Fox News Channel: Life expectancy for Americans declines for first time due to drug and alcohol addiction; Drugs now top auto accidents and firearms as leading cause of death.
• CNN: Antarctic Ice Increasing Says NASA; Global warming theories thrown into doubt.
• Associated Press: NATO Chief Sounds Alarm Over Russian Build-up From Baltic Sea to Mediterranean; Calls on U.S. to respond.

"A Nation Unprepared"

Imagine, if you will, the power going down--not just at your house, but across several states. And not just for a few days, but for multiple weeks or even months.

In his hot-off-the-press, brand-spanking-new book, Lights Out, investigative reporter Ted Koppel lays out just such a scenario.

Only  according to Ted, it isn't just a scenario.

"A major cyberattack on America's power grid is not only possible, but likely."

The devastation would include:

• no running water
• no sewage
• no refrigeration or lights
• a lack of food/medical supplies
• no banks
• widespread looting and deteriorating law and order

 "A well-designed attack on just one of the nation's three electric power grids could cripple much of our infrastructure", says Koppel.

"And in the age of cyber-warfare, a laptop has become the only necessary weapon."

"Several nations hostile to the United States could launch such an assault at any time," he said.

"In fact, China and Russia have already penetrated the grid," according to a former Chief Scientist of the NSA. "They can take us down with a keystroke."

And then there's the independent actors like 'hacktivists' (not to mention terrorists!) that have the capability as well.

"It's not a question of if," says CentCom Commander General Lloyd Austin, "it's a question of when."

And yet, (surprise, surprise) the federal government HAS NO PLAN (unless you consider Homeland Security's warning to 'have xtra batteries and a transistor radio a 'plan').

"The United States is shockingly unprepared," Koppel laments.

"While well-prepared for natural disasters, (the government) has no plan for the aftermath of an attack on the power grid," he said, and wonders how (or if) "the civilian population will survive."

Koppel's advice? "Take matters into your own hands. Prepare now for a catastrophe that is all but inevitable."

A wise man once said: "I personally believe that the reason the U.S. is not mentioned in end time prophecy is because we will suddenly cease to be a world power and will therefore play no significant role in end time events." -- Dr. David R. Reagan

"This is what the LORD says: 'Look! I am preparing a disaster for you and devising a plan against you. So turn from your evil ways, each one of you, and reform your ways and your actions. ' But they will reply, 'It's no use. We will continue with our own plans; we will follow the stubbornness of our evil hearts." Jeremiah 18:11-12

"A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences."  Proverbs 22:3

News:

• The Guardian: "Beijing 'Not Frightened To Fight A War' After U.S. Deploys Warship To South China Sea; Accuses U.S. of "Sowing Chaos."
• DEBKAfile: Tehran helping Damascus "Confront U.S., Israeli enemies," says Deputy Commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guard; Meanwhile, Iran to send 'fleet of warships' to Atlantic  Ocean.
• Breitbart: Texas Public School Apologizes For Pushing Atheism On Children In 'Critical Thinking Exercise'; teacher tells class "God is only a myth."

 

"War on Trump?"

Washington Examiner columnist Byron York believes the GOP establishment is "panicked" over the possibility that Donald Trump might actually get the Republican presidential nomination.

"Some are preparing to do whatever it takes to bring him down," he said.

According to York:

"Insiders have watched as Trump defied what many believed were immutable laws of the political universe.

"First they thought Trump wouldn't run. Then they thought voters wouldn't take a reality-TV star seriously. Then they thought gaffes would kill Trump as they had other candidates. None of that turned out as expected."

If the Trump-card continues to play, the anti-Trump operatives will resort to drastic measures.

The most likely scenario?

All out war on the New York billionaire through "a long and withering bombardment of negative ads."

So why is Trump so popular?

He's "pummeling political insiders at their own game," said radio talk-show host, Rush Limbaugh on Tuesday.

"What he's doing is bordering on political brilliance," Limbaugh gushed. "And he is far more adept at modern-day politics than anybody in either party realizes."

Long ago, French political philosopher Alexis de Tocqueville said, "In democracy people get the leaders they deserve."

And that, dear reader, is what we are afraid of.

A wise man once said: "If America ever turns away from God, if it ever disregards the Word and ways of God, then the smiles of heaven, the blessings of God, will be removed from this land." -- George Washington

"And the LORD said to Samuel, "Heed the voice of the people in all that they say to you, for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me, that I should not reign over them." 1Samuel 8:7

News:

• Fox News Channel: New California Law Requires Pro-life Pregnancy Centers To Post Abortion Info; Centers sue. 
• The Hill: Trump's 100 days On Top Ends As Carson Takes Lead In Iowa
• The Washington Post: Secret Service Officers Sleep On The Job; Formal warning coming

"The Prophetic Words of Paul Harvey: 'If I Were The Devil'"

Back in 1965, radio commentator Paul Harvey predicted with chilling accuracy the strategy the devil has used to drag America to the brink of destruction. Read carefully, Harvey's 50-year old blast from the past and recognize it for what it was: A warning from God.

“If I were the devil, I wouldn’t be happy until I had seized the ripest apple on the tree—Thee. So I’d set about however necessary to take over the United States.

I’d subvert the churches first—I would begin with a campaign of whispers. 

With the wisdom of a serpent, I would whisper to you as I whispered to Eve: “Do as you please.” “Do as you please..do as you please.” 

To the young, I would whisper, “The Bible is a myth.” I would convince them that man created God instead of the other way around. 

I would confide that what is bad is good, and what is good is “square”. 

And the old, I would teach to pray. I would teach them to pray after me, ‘Our Father, which art in Washington…’ 

And then I’d get organized.  I’d educate authors on how to make lurid literature exciting, so that anything else would appear dull and uninteresting. 

I’d threaten TV with dirtier movies and vice versa. 

I’d pedal narcotics to whom I could. I’d sell alcohol to ladies and gentlemen of distinction. I’d tranquilize the rest with pills. 

If I were the devil I’d soon have families that war with themselves, churches that war with themselves, and nations that war with themselves; until each in its turn was consumed. 

And with promises of higher ratings I’d have mesmerizing media fanning the flames.  

If I were the devil I would encourage schools to refine young intellects, and neglect to discipline emotions—just let those run wild, until before you knew it, you’d have to have drug sniffing dogs and metal detectors at every schoolhouse door. 

Within a decade I’d have prisons overflowing, I’d have judges promoting pornography. 

Soon I could evict God from the courthouse, and then the schoolhouse, and then from the houses of Congress. 

And in His own churches I would substitute psychology for religion, and deify science. 

I would lure priests and pastors into misusing boys and girls, and church money. 

If I were the devil I’d make the symbols of Easter an egg and the symbol of Christmas a bottle. 

If I were the devil I’d take from those who have and give to those who wanted until I had killed the incentive of the ambitious. 

What do you bet I could get whole states to promote gambling as the way to get rich? 

I would question against extremes and hard work, and patriotism, and moral conduct. 

I would convince the young that marriage is old-fashioned, that swinging is more fun, that what you see on the TV is the way to be. 

And thus I could undress you in public, and I could lure you into bed with diseases for which there is no cure. 

In other words, if I were the devil I’d keep right on doing what he’s doing." --Paul Harvey, 1965

 A wise man once said: "The devil wants your soul forever. If I'm the devil, I make you beg for things America once stood against." -- Glenn Beck

"Do not do as the wicked do or follow the path of evildoers." Proverbs 4:14 

"Trust the LORD with all your heart..." Proverbs 3:5

"...so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes." 2 Corinthians 2:11

News:

• Daily Mail: Former Disney star Miley Cyrus planning nude concert in which 'naked audience will be doused with milk'.
• Time NewsFeed: Fmr. Chicago Schools Chief faces 7-1/2 yrs. in prison; pleads guilty to accepting $23 million in bribes; meanwhile 59% of Americans cite 'government corruption' as #1 fear.
• Fox News Channel: Planned Parenthood reverses policy of taking money for aborted baby parts, hoping to 'defang' right-to-life activists.