The Crossroads

Good day to each of you reading this column on the crossroads that face America after the elections and the role of pastors as they shepherd their flock in this time.

America, we have seen an overwhelming amount of people vote in the 2026 elections and what we saw was a “Blue Tsunami” as many states turned from “red” or Republican to “Blue” or Democrat.

My question is simple if you read my previous column, “Elections in America, 2026” and that is the person that you voted for will actually do what they said or are they running for office to make this their lifetime job and once they are in office to begin running again for the next term?

No, I don’t know what goes on in another persons’ mind, but I look at results and hold people accountable for what they said. In this time, the old saying, “A man’s word is his bond” should remain true in all instances and when the going gets rough, the character begins to show along with excuses made for the shortcomings.

Instead of taking the high road, I found those in office take the road “of the blame game” instead of taking the consequences and admitting their shortcomings.

Why is it so hard to be honest with those around you or are you the type that (a) takes the credit in the good times and runs in the bad times, (b) sits on the fence and makes no decision or (c) brags of what you said you did no matter what or (d) throw jabs and name calls at the opponent instead of facing issues head on to find a solution to the problems that face us.

Why don’t people go to the book that has all the answers in life’s trials? Why do we look at the soothsayers, politicians, leaders and government to solve our problems? Why is it so hard for Americans to admit that this great country has back slidden in its ways and, like a child, admit their ways, and ask for forgiveness?

As I have written in the past, America is under what Deuteronomy 28 says about the laws of the “blessings and the curses” and yet, we, being a stiff-necked people, take this book and place it on a dust ridden shelf.

Did you hear any politician that won the election, give thanks to God Almighty? Did you hear the humbleness in their voice that they would serve the state and people they represent and give God the glory for giving them this opportunity?

Many talk about Jesus as their savior, but are they truly humble to be a servant and be the least instead of the greatest? Action does speak louder than words and what I have seen is that all so many politicians are full of words and hot air and serve their own agenda instead of being least and a thankful servant.

Yes, each of us has been given the opportunity to be born in the great country known as America and have been given all so many opportunities that other countries do not have or will not even consider; and yet, we take full advantage instead of counting our blessings to the God who placed us there.

In the next two years, I foresee a lot of “veto power” used by President Trump, a lot of arguing in the chambers and a lot of fingers pointing by both parties instead of resolving the issues at hand.

Yes, abortion and transgender rights will be at a focus for both states and the federal government and we will see if many of the laws passed will be overturned.

In columns past, I have addressed the following issues—Economy—God’s way is the perfect way—abolish usury, 6 years grow crops and the seventh year, let the land rest, have an equal weights and balances system, tithe and offer to God first, abolish the IRS and the Federal Reserve System, place a 10% tax on all American income, have the federal government balance their budget and keep within that budget, have the US Congress be in charge of the money system, rid of the fiat money system, pay the worker what he is worth, produce goods in America, grow crops in America and feed the poor, utilize God’s food laws, for those who don’t wish to work, then they won’t eat or man shall work by the sweat of his brow, rid of lobbyists in the house and senate, and pray for men and women who will use common sense to be a voice for the people and not for their own agenda. Wealth would increase, people would not starve, money would be placed into the economy and God would bless our land as we use the many resources, we have here in America. Other countries would want to buy our goods for we would be the head and not the tail.

By the way, do you see taxes that we pay in the Bible such as income, property, city, gas and county? And licenses, why pay for a marriage, fishing, hunting, retail, accommodations, sales and business, occupational, vehicle, regulatory & compliance, or many other licenses?

Jobs would be more prevalent, agriculture would flourish, housing would be for all, man would want help his neighbor prosper and God would be at the center.

Defense—America would be protected by God, so who could go against America without bringing forth God’s wrath? Iran would shiver in their boots as America would tell them if they cut off the strait, then they would deal with the wrath of God. If God can destroy the earth, just ask Noah, then don’t you think he could do the same with Iran? Other countries would see that America is protected by God and they would either wish to follow in America’s footsteps or not pick a fight. By example, and a servant of God, America would have the respect as a country after God’s heart. Nuclear defense, not necessary, American forces around the world, not necessary, but our troops be called up, then we pray and call upon God to be our protector.

Crime—The commandments, laws and statutes in the Bible have been tried and are 100% true! Why do we have thousands of laws and yet, we can’t fulfill the Ten Commandments? If we read the Bible and truly believed each word, comma, punctuation mark, then we could see and utilize where the Israelites went wrong and how we would not make the same mistakes. If we had Christian judges who went by the Bible, then jails would not be overcrowded, attorneys would be fewer, and our crime rate would be minimal for people would receive, in Biblical writing, the punishment as shown in the Bible. If you are an atheist, agnostic, or of another religion, then you must abide by the law of God. Why is it so hard to understand that God’s laws were written for man and not vice versa?

Immigration—The Bible makes it so very clear through the Israelites that if you were of a different religion or considered a foreigner then you were to follow the commandments, laws and statutes of God. This was instituted by God so everyone would be on the same page and that all would understand that God’s ways are perfect. People back then saw the greatness of God and when the people of God put him first in all ways, that the blessings from Heaven were poured out from Heaven. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of God’s people? Immigrant people flock here because they hear and see the enormous benefits of living in America but, all should live by the commandments, laws and statutes that God set before his people so all can enjoy his blessings. Why would it be so hard to learn the language, pay your tax, and learn the greatness of God and become a Christian? What is wrong with witnessing to those who are lost, the Jesus is the way and the truth and the life and that if they accept, then they live in eternity!

Can we fix these problems? No, sir it is only God who can fix each of these problems. We can all offer our opinions, but in the end, it is God as the final authority on all things. It is God who gave us the greatest study tool, the Bible; and yet, we don’t use it in our daily life and only when we think it may come into use for convenience or an emergency.

When will we truly put our faith in God and understand that man’s way is fallible and God’s way is infallible?

Now I turn to those in the pulpit and those of you who attend church for the following questions:

Does your church teach that in one God who exists in three eternal persons? Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Does your church teach that God the Son became a man (Jesus)?
Did Jesus die for your sins and did he rise from the dead?
Does your church teach that through him alone, one can receive the forgiveness of sins and eternal life?
Does your church teach that faith in Christ is necessary for salvation?
Does your church teach that those without Christ will not be saved?
Does your church teach that we are saved by the unmerited grace of God and not our good deeds?
Does your church teach that good deeds are the evidence of your faith?
Does your church teach that the Bible is the infallible Word of God?
Does your church teach there is no higher authority to which the Christian submits?
Does your church teach that all theology, morality, teaching and opinion be judged by the Holy Scriptures?
Does your church attempt to rewrite Scripture?
Does your church attempt to rewrite Scripture to eliminate masculine references for God?
Does your church teach that pre-marital sex, abortion, and homosexual behavior as inconsistent with God’s word?
Does your church teach there is forgiveness for these sins as well as all sin only through repentance and faith in Christ?
And, does your church bring the knowledge of Christ outwardly to those who do not yet know him and to help those who are already Christians to grow in their Christian faith, love and service?

Fellow Christian, is the church that you are attending check off all of the above boxes? If you can honestly say it does not check off all the boxes or that you have gone to the pastor and he had doubts about some of the questions, then it would be time to leave that church and find a church that is 100% Biblically sound.

Please ask these questions for one day when you appear before God, he will ask you why you stayed at your current church instead of finding a Biblically sound church.

Is your pastor feeding you with the meat of the world? Have you ever felt that “Jesus is stepping on your toes” when a subject comes to life and that you may not agree?

When you attend church, are you filled with the Holy Spirit?

Ask yourself, why do you go to church?

Do you believe every word in the Bible or do you bend the Bible to fit your needs or wants?

I asked a series of questions in my last lesson on leaders in America and if you felt those running in office or in office were representing the people or just giving lip service?

The same holds true today with pastors and we wonder why church attendance is down. Has Sunday become another commercial day and have pastors become lukewarm? The Bible talks about the Laodicean period and I outlined this period and its relevancy in two columns:

The Laodicean Period – Part 1 & The Laodicean Period – Part 2

Each column will provide insight of what we are seeing in today’s world as we see this age coming to an end. There are questions that I supplied to you in response to your preacher and if he is doing God’s work or just supplying lip service.

I hope I answered some reasons as to why people no longer attend churches and how they have become disillusioned with the state of churches.

In my view, churches no longer “feed my sheep” as they wait for people to come into church instead of doing things in the community and invite them to coming to church.

Did Jesus use this same philosophy? Again, the Bible is the blueprint for success, why is it so hard to follow?

There is no perfect church, but we do have many Biblically sound churches in America and we have pastors who are feeding their sheep—Let’s support those who are genuine and not counterfeit and not be afraid to ask questions of the pastor, for he is also mortal and can make mistakes.

As always, ask for discernment and pray for your pastor and our leaders for God will hold us 100% accountable.

As we finish, be very mindful of the following verse: 2 Corinthians 5:10 (NIV) 10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.

Will you stand with Christ when the opportunity arises or will you be silent? Here is more scripture as a second witness as to how Christians will give an account on how they lived. (see Matthew 16:27; Romans 14:10-12; 1 Corinthians 3:10-15).