By Sandy Szwarc, BSN, RN, retired emeritus
Our nation is in a deep
spiritual battle for survival. It's a battle between good and evil, between truth and lies. This should be the finest hour for Christians and God's people to stand up for Christ and speak out against evil. Yet,
most churches and pastors have remained silent, not wanting to get involved. Instead of being shepherds for Christ and lights of faith, they've chosen to be
hirelings, as Pastor Matt Trewhella at Mercy Seat Christian Church in Brookfield, Wisconsin describes. They've let their flocks fall prey to the tyranny of wolves and the evils of this world.
In a few days, Americans will decide the path for our future, yet even this critical hour has not awakened many churches.
This election drew me to the book of Judges 5:16-23, the
Song of Deborah. Its lesson speaks so strongly to God's people today. It took place during the critical moment in the history of Israel fighting against their enemies and fighting for their survival, much as they are today. That pe ...