Riots Are Not Righteous

Rioting is violence, not protest.  It is not a righteous act!  It is a demonic criminal act - it against the law, therefore not a privilege or a right.  When violence is used to further a cause, it is an intimidation tactic of terriorism that seldom works.  People do not like to be told what to do or they will face harm.  People want blessings, not foul-mouthed cursing and entitlement attitudes.  Instead of complying with the evil, they will stand behind those enforcing the law.   More will speak out and call for a return to calm, to law and order, and also to Christ to save their nation.

Riot definition per The American Heritage Dictionary: A violent disturbance of the public peace by three or more persons assembled for a common purpose.

A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends. 

A violent person entices their neighbor and leads them down a path that is not good. 

- Proverbs 16:28-29 (NIV)

Real change is achieved through prayer and making others understand what is right instead of doing wrong.  Violence and fear are the wrong way to go about encouraging change.  Jesus (the son of God)  brought spiritual change and a real movement towards God, while discouraging violent actions.  So did religious leaders like MLK and Gandhi.   Any so-called prophet, politician or religion that encourages violence is not of God, instead they are showing themselves to be hell fire liars and  followers of Satan.  

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up 

against the knowledge of God, 

and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 

- 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV)

Protest & First Amendment via Civic Nation:  The Difference Between Legal and Illegal Protests

It is time again for a new revival and for those of good conscience, patriots, and the church to stand up and lead the return to God! Leadership, wisdom, and judgement are needed by all government officials and church leaders to complete God's mission and plan. 

Women's Christian Fiction Series focusing on the Fruits of the Spirit

  Tracy Wainwright created a Fruit of the Spirit Christion fiction series which follows her female characters (Sarah, Jessica, Katie, and Emma) through their journeys of faith, family, and friendship.  Spiritual gifts and a real relationship with God are the recurring theme in all the books.  Tracy explores faith, hope, and love through great storytelling to uplift and inspire women as they feel each character's challenges in lifewhile reading how each one grows in their personal realationships with God.  These books show how everyone has problems in this world and the best hope for all is the love of God and salvation through His son Jesus.

The first two e-books in the series featuring the character Sarah, Hearing Whispers and Open Arms (Amazon ad) were released on Amazon in May 2025.  Empty Hands, Overflowing Hearts, Shifting Goals, Scorched Dreams, The Long Road, The Slow Dance, and The Best Path are titles and characters that will be released in following months.  Get the books to read and share with others in your life.  As a simple study of human thoughts and interactions, they offer an excellent way to share the Gospel of Christ with both believers and non-believers though the wonderful faith story of spiritual growth, as well as with the Bible references shared within each book.

Watch for new books releases and virtual book discussions with Tracy on her Facebook author page.  Check out other fiction and non-fiction books by Tracy Wainwright on her website.   

Making a Straight Path for God in Your Life

Do you ever feel you are out-of-sync with God's plan for your life?  If so, it is time to remove any obstacles between you and God.  A direct path to God means reflecting on what God wants, turning away from personal desires that keep us stepping off that path, and realigning our life with His plan for our salvation.   

... Prepare a road for the Lord to travel on! Widen the pathway before Him! 

Level the mountains! Fill up the valleys! Straighten the curves! Smooth out the ruts! 

And then all mankind shall see the Savior sent from God. - Luke 3:4-6 (TLB)

Repentance is the first step towards getting on the right path.  Use dedicated time in prayer, devotionals,  and Bible study to break down the barriers that may exist between you and the relationship you desire with God.  Adjust your thoughts and align yourself with the teachings in God's Word.  Growth can be achieved through  using multiple references or studying with other like-minded people.  Personal transformation will occur with dedication to building a better spiritual connection with God. 

Security and Strength from God

 When feeling tension or fear, we must remember that our security and strength comes from God.  He will be our shelter and our shield to keep us safe and secure.  Only God can give us the hope and protection we need.

My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from Him.

He only is my rock and my salvation: He is my defence; I shall not be moved.

In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.

- Psalm 62:5-7 (KJV)

Let your faith in God give you hope now and in the future.  Do not show any fear or be anxious about anything. because He has got you in every circumstance that comes along.  Keep your faith in God and rely on Him to deliver you from any situation.

Point the finger of shame, and three point back

 Too many times recently, we find our so called leaders taking the smallest incident and trying to make it sound like a big deal.  They seem intent on pointing the finger of blame at someone who is trying to do good because they themselves are not working for the good of all.  Why is it bad, corrupt, or self-absorbed  people want to "make an example" of good people who are just trying to help others?  It is as if they never heard of the Native American proverb "The one who points his fingers has three pointing back at him."  Their screaming "Look, look" only results in others looking at what they have done and often their shameful acts are worse than what they are accusing another of.  

Please, Lord, rescue me! Come quickly, Lord, and help me. 
May those who try to destroy me be humiliated and put to shame. 
May those who take delight in my trouble be turned back in disgrace.
Let them be horrified by their shame, for they said, “Aha! We’ve got him now!”
But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness in you.
May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, “The Lord is great!”
- Psalm 40:13-16 (NLT)

Jesus and His disciples had the same problem with false leaders in their day too.  The so-called leaders played politics with the lives of others by triying to shut them up.  They threatened, jailed, and did worse to try to prove they were in-the-right and Christians were wrong.  The more those leaders tried to shame the Christians; the more of God's plan was fulfilled and the more people who defiantly became Christians.  God always wins, so shouting leaders need to beware or they may quickly reveal their own guilt.

For all that is secret will eventually be brought into the open, 

and everything that is concealed will be brought to light and made known to all.  

So pay attention to how you hear. 

To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given. 

But for those who are not listening, 

even what they think they understand will be taken away from them.

- Luke 8:17-18 (NLT)  

Following religion instead of God

 The Holy Bible warns about phony religions, fake prophets, and false gods popping up and leading Christians away from the truth.  Too often and in too many places, it has been considered politically or socially correct to allow these counterfeit religions (who offer only dead prophets, bogus idols, and false teachings from the devil/satan) to speak freely and loudly.  This comes from an evil place to try  to convert people to a religion founded on lies or hate.  Let it be clear that any religion that teaches sacrificing babies, raping women and children, burning property, or killing anyone who disagrees with their hateful message is not from God. God is love, but  we are also warned He is jealous and can become angry with nations when His people are deceived into pulling away from Him.  Only satan/devil and his demons/minions push hate, lawlessness, violence, evil, and phony religions.  Satan wishes to trap many people in Hell.  Whereas, God does not want people to go there.

But there were also false prophets among the people, 

just as there will be false teachers among you. 

They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, 

even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them

bringing swift destruction on themselves.

- 2 Peter 2:1 (NIV)

The truth is there is one loving God which is our Father in Heaven.  He gave His son Jesus Christ to die and absolve those that believe from sin.  God did this to provide a path to Heaven for any of mankind who whould believe and faithfully follow.  He also sent the Holy Spirit after Christ to lead and guide faithful believers to more closely know Him, feel His love for them, and show them His will.   Jesus emphasized God's love when He pointed out that God should be first in Christians' life per the Ten Commandments, then love and respect for other people and follow related laws was the way  to show they are part of that loveing God's plan.  Jesus, the prophets from the Bible, and the apostles warn Christians that false gods, fake prophets and phony religions will come to try to lead them away to following false gods.  Do not let that happen by staying faithful in prayer, reading the Bible, and attending a church that teaches the full gospel truth of the Bible.

It is the Lord your God you must follow, and him you must revere. 

Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him.

- Deuteronomy 13:4 (NIV)

The Only Way to Heaven

This 3 minute video has reemerged recently on X and Facebook.  It has to be posted here because there is so much Biblical truth in it presented in an easy-to-understand way. So many people wrongly think they can get into Heaven based on occasional good works and perceived "righteousness", rather than by praying a simple salvation prayer of faith and then doing their best to live like Jesus.  

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life.

No one comes to the Father except through me.

If you really know me, you will know my Father as well.

From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”

- John 14:6-7 (NIV)