Unstable Times A Coming

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

The First Amendment is a cornerstone of America. Free speech and free exercise of religion is at the heart of country. Yesterday National Public Radio fired Juan Williams for stating his feelings of fear about seeing Muslims on airplanes. Being politically correct is a growing requirement in our country.

I have no doubt the pulpit will soon be in the target of the PC police. If one preaches what could be deemed as an offensive message, he will catch the wrath of those who disagree. That is okay. But when that wrath turns legal and seeks to silence the preacher, we are in big trouble.

America is on the verge of sinking. Pastors need to be courageous and biblical. When the heat comes, the church needs to stand and the preacher needs to preach what "thus saith the Lord."

Bro. Ron

Remembering a Fallen Hero

Air Force Senior Airman Mark A. Forester, HHS Class of 1999, was killed in action in southern Afghanistan Wednesday. Forester, the son of Ray and Pat Forester of Haleyville, was an Air Force Combat Controller operating with an Army Special Forces unit. His remains are scheduled to arrive Thursday evening at Dover Air Force Base, where his family will be present. Arrangements have yet to be announced. Forester was assigned to the 720th Special Tactics Group, Hurlburt Field, Fla.

I did not know Mark personally, but he was the first soldier killed in action from our city since the war began. I would like to thank Mark for his service to our great country. He is a true American Hero that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

To his parents and family, our prayers are with them in these difficult days. I know the citizens of our area and the city of Haleyville Alabama, will be a great support to the family and will lift them up in prayer.

May God bless the men and women that serve our country! It's only because of the grace of God and your service that we enjoy freedom in this nation.

Bro. Ron