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The Real Collusion

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As congress continues to debate the future of healthcare in America, there is a Texas two step occurring behind the scenes.  The House of Representatives and Senate are revealing the first act in public through a display of anger, concern and tears.  Despite putting on a good show, dirty dancing starts behind closed doors as government leaders are allowing healthcare lobbyists to write legislation which will ensure these companies and executives will make millions of dollars annually.

Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others, Philippians 2:4.

If you don’t believe me, here’s a slice of logic to prove my point.  If Obama Care is so great, why would Democrats and Republicans exempt themselves from this program?  As Jerry Maguire once said, “show me the money.”  Well, if you follow the money, it’s interesting to find that most of these public servants end up millionaires before retiring.  How is this possible?  The dirty little secret is that anyone who is elected receives the best healthcare in the world.  Meanwhile, average citizens are forced to deal with rising premiums, less choices and limited healthcare.

Just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved, 1 Corinthians 10:33.

While the main stream media spend countless programming hours chirping about Russia collusion with the Trump Administration, the real collusion is occurring between lobbyists and members of Congress.  Since this fact conflicts with political talking points, the cameras attention are pointed in a different direction.  Hoping that out of sight, out of mind will squash any attempts to reveal this truth, only time will tell the future of healthcare.  Yet, if Americans sit on their hands without raising a voice, life could soon become like Charlie Gard who was denied emergency medical care, left to die due to a government run healthcare.

by Jay Mankus

An Old Prayer for a New Place

If I have learned anything as a coach, parent and teacher is that nothing is immune from evil.  Some of the godliest churches, people and nations have fallen away from God and slipped into a state of darkness.  Trying to turn these dire situations around by mere human strength is impossible.  The next time this occurs its important to seek a higher authority by applying an old prayer for a new place.

Then Abraham approached God and said: “Will you sweep away the righteous with the wicked?  What if there are fifty righteous people in the city? Will you really sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous people in it?  Far be it from you to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, treating the righteous and the wicked alike. Far be it from you! Will not the Judge of all the earth do right?”  The LORD said, “If I find fifty righteous people in the city of Sodom, I will spare the whole place for their sake,” Genesis 18:23-26.

Even democrats and republicans can agreement that this past election cycle has been as bad as it gets.  The desire to win has created one of the nastiest and ugliest campaigns ever.  After the last votes have been counted, some cities and states have gotten worse, turning loses into riots.  Despite whatever ideology you may share, its time to come together, uniting under one mediator, the Creator of the heavens and earth, to approach God with a plea to spare this nation for the sake of the righteous.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’  But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,” Matthew 5:43-44.

Perhaps Jesus was thinking about the United States of America circa 2016 when He shared these words above.  The easy thing to do in life is love those who think like you and hate everyone else.  Yet, Jesus has higher standards for those who long to be followers of the cross.  Therefore, ask the Lord to transform your heart, soul and mind.  Turn hatred into love and enemies into friends.  When individuals begin to rely on old prayers for new situations, nothing is impossible for God.

by Jay Mankus