In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve been pretty silent both here and on Facebook for several months now. But I think I’ve found my voice again. I realized today that it’s an old tactic of the enemy to silence the people of God. They crucified Jesus, beat Paul, imprisoned Peter, and sent the early Believers to the lions all because of the inconvenient and unacceptable things they had to say. And then there’s me. Like the weenie-warriors in Saul’s army it took only a few taunts from a perceived Goliath to intimidate me into retreat.
The irony first hit me when I was in Romania and Lebanon last month. I suddenly felt a greater release to speak freely in these two former Soviet and Middle Eastern countries than I do here at home. It was the beginning of a wake-up call. Freedom is a spiritual thing that lies at the heart of the Trinity, and it’s a defining characteristic of the Kingdom. While Jesus hushed his enemies with a simple word of Truth, Satan employs threats, fear and brute force to silence those who oppose him. The suppressors of free speech are enemies to God.
One of my commitments at the beginning of this year was to renounce the false god of Political Correctness. PC is an idol that demands absolute obedience. It tolerates no other God, shuts down opposing voices, and punishes it’s defectors with false charges, lost employment, scorn and social stigma. Political correctness wars against the Kingdom of God by opposing truth.
Today I’m reclaiming my voice. I will not be ugly or judgmental, but neither will I be bullied into silence. “Political correctness does not legislate tolerance; it only organizes hatred.” – Jacques Barzun
Dispatches from the Shadowlands 
The weeds get thick really quickly in the United States. They look like flowers, but they are only weeds. Looks like you got your weed wacker back out. Keep it up.
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Dave! You’re so faithful with your encouragement. Thank you. Hey! I hope to see you soon. I’ll ket you know!
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Welcome back, Bro!
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Thanks Jane! Good to be back!
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Keep them coming!
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Keep the prayers coming, Ryan! And YOU keep writing! You have a gift!
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AMEN and HALLELUJAH!!!
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Thanks for dropping by, Mal! We’re overdue for a good chat!
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So glad you’re back! I’ve missed hanging out in the Shadowlands!
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Thanks Susie! I’m honored that you feel the Shadowlands to be a safe place to hang out!
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I’ll listen to anything you have to say as I value your wisdom, and your friendship.
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Avie! You have no idea how deep that goes! Thanks for the encouragement. And by the way, I’ll listen to anything YOU have to say!
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Aways good to see, hear or read your letters. Blessings to you
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Jim! Miss you, my brother! You’re encouragement is dear.
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Please don’t keep silence Don. You are a voice of light in this dark time.
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