I'm a big fan of Mark Twain. He may have had theological views I disagree with, but who can argue he was an amazing author with a refulgent mind. In fact, he indeed was the one who said, "The proverb says that Providence protects children and idiots. This is really true. I know because I have tested it."
The Merriam-Webster definition of providence is this: "God conceived as the power sustaining and guiding human destiny". When I look at the current state of our world, my human, sinful self, tends to think, "How are the children being protected, Lord? Look at this world. Children are being groomed, sexualized, abused at the most alarming rates I have ever seen." I don't lie when I say, I have laid awake at nights, in tears, wondering, "Why, Oh Lord?"
However, as soon as I am sought to be pulled into this abyss of dreadful thinking, this passage ALWAYS, arises to the surface, as fast as a water flotation device pops to the surface when it is pushed underneath the water: "But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea." Matthew 18:6.
The Lord determines Providence. In our earthly, woeful views, we may also think that it is the "idiots" that are also being protected. How can such vile things continue? Why are these vile people being protected?
Here is the thing ....God wants ALL men to be saved. Not a few, all. So even those we see as "idiots", He loves.
Adores.
Suffered and DIED for.
He will protect them, only in ways that we could never comprehend. He only protects them, to lead them back to the cross. If they so choose to reject that gift, their protection is no longer given, it is null and void...because THEY chose to reject it.
One of the BEST books I have EVER read on the subject of apologetics as it relates to our children today and what they are being subjected to is the "Mama Bear Apologetics" books by Hillary Morgan Ferrer and her amazing posse of gifted "XX" friends.
You can read more about the incredible work they are doing HERE
I have been leading an online discussion group for women who are concerned about the way the world is trying to twist the ideologies and groom our precious little ones. We have weekly been meeting on Sunday nights, having beautiful yet hard discussions on how as Christians, we navigate this bizarre and painful world, that is intent on taking our children to hell with them. Sadly, Facebook, a place that is such an easy and accessible online platform to meet in groups, has been censoring me for years. Currently, I am on yet another 30 day "slammer jammer" for sharing a post from a 25 year, seasoned ER nurse. I guess the 30 year old basement dwellers livin' in mama's basement, STILL know more than the 25 plus year trauma nurse.
MY BAD!
Because of this, I can no longer rely on FB to be my place of group contact. Therefore, I am asking all of my "ladies" to please help break the matrix of marxist control, and join my website as a member. It is ABSOLUTELY FREE, and we can therefore safely use my personal website to share our thoughts, meetings, questions, etc. They can't censor me from my OWN platform.(although I am sure they will still try). I can post zoom links, updates, health tips, Scripture, encouragement etc as I wish. You, I will ALWAYS encourage to test ALL things to Scripture, no matter what I, or anyone ever says. Whatever information I post, do your OWN research. Since Google and now even Duck Duck Go are working incredibly hard with their new "minister of truth" to scrub the internet of all things that don't fit their agenda, I will gladly say I am now currently using Ecosia.org as my search engine. I also recommend you use a VPN. We are no longer living in the world we thought we were living in during the 1990's.
I also am using Twitter, Truth Social, Telegram and Instagram. IG also shadows me like a bad rash, but I'll play along until I find the platform that is most useful to me. I also have GETTR, Parler and Gab accounts, but do not actively check them. Yet, they are there as backup. :) Oh, I have a Signal as well, although I don't actively check that either. Gotta keep those options open, amiright!??! lol
Whether you have read the "Mama Bear" books, read a few chapters, checked out her blog or have ZERO clue what I am talking about, you are MORE THAN WELCOME to join my online group right here on my website to discuss all things apologetics. Currently we are meeting Sunday nights at 7:30 PM CST. We will NOT be meeting on Mother's and Father's day evenings, but all other evenings until we finish the first book. I am not saying this lightly when I say, :" Even if you haven't read one page of any of the books, joining in discussion will be beneficial, enlightening, and encouraging,"
Once you have signed up as a member, please request to join the "Mama Bear Apologetics" group on my website. I can then send you the app you can download and easily stay connected ,censor free!!
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