21st Century Christian America??

Alan Smith

• Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
• Year: 2020
• Print ISBN: 9781098046002
• eBook ISBN: 9781098046019
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Religion, Politics & State

Considering the current anti-Christian cultural events and the perverted spiritual state of the nation among its people and media, can we, as one nation under God, still justly proclaim to be a Christian nation? Take a trip through time as we review the rise and fall of the influence and impact Christianity and the church has had in America's culture, development, and destiny! Join us as we discuss the highlights of the past four hundred years of Christian America's history and heritage, the crisis and spiritual civil war of today's present, then the hope and possibilities of the church and Christian America's future destiny. As seen through the eyes of an average born-again Christian-American citizen and a mystery guest. As they share their personal testimonies and insight from a unique spiritual prospective. In an effort to answer the question, "Is America a Christian or secular nation?" Our children's and nation's future and fate will be determined on how we individually and corporately answer and proceed into the twenty-first century. There is a blessed new beginning on the horizon. If we're united, we can surely pursue and promote God's dream and plan for America's destiny.

Chapter 4

Let’s Get Spiritual

Well. That was the ’50s and ’60s. What about the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s? Let’s share testimonies. You first. What are some of the highlights you remember of the ’70s, ’80s & ’90s. that impacted you as a Christian? I asked her.

One good thing that happened in ’69 was when America landed a man on the moon. It gave hope to America that if we put our minds and ambition into something. Anything is possible. Which set a precedence for the seventies, to think outside the box. If you can dream it, you can build it.

You’re right about that I said. Just ask Walt Disney, Sam Walton, Bill Gates and Donald Trump how that worked out for them, in their pursuit of the American dream

One sad thing I noticed was about what you were saying about the gay community coming out of the closet. Our heavenly Father broke a seal and a curse was sent forth to punish them. We called it an AIDS epidemic. They tried to treat it medically, but it was a divine curse and every Christian American knew it.

I knew it. I said.

Well, there was Desert Storm in the early ’90s. A war to help our middle east allies against an invasion from Iraq. But it didn’t last long. We got in, took care of business, and got out. That’s the way you should fight a war. I said. It sent a message out to the Middle East. If you mess with America’s allies and affairs, you’re going to get your butts kicked, to put it nicely.

Then there was the disco music craze sweeping the city and everyone wanted to be a yuppie entrepreneur. Pursuing wealth and material things for happiness. But most got burned out on coke and lost it all.

I remember the disco phase, I really enjoyed the music and upbeat style, good dancing music. She said. Hats off to the Bee Gee’s for stayin alive, and yes, the coke epidemic sweep the land like a blizzard. Destroying many relationships.

I have to confess, I bought into the yuppie scene myself. Unfortunately, I saw a lot of them lose everything they worked for because of the blizzard. The only ones that made out well were the dealers and the dancing girls.

That reminds me of my first marriage back in ’77 when my wife of three years. Left me for a drug dealer. I guess my hard working lifestyle was too boring. At the time I was heartbroken, and felt like a failure as I watch my first attempt at the American dream walk out the door. I was so distrait that I was sitting in my pick-up truck contemplating how I was going to kill myself because the pain in my heart was so strong. I gave up and just wanted to end it all. I was at rock bottom again.

What happened? she said.

You probably already know, don’t you?

I heard your cries that night. she said.

Tell me then what happened next.

You know what happened. It was the first time I heard the Lord speak to me audibly. I heard His soothing voice clear as a bell. He said. If you’re going to throw your life away. Give it to Me and see what I can do with it. Then a peace came over me.

Well, that freaked me out. A couple days later, I shared my experience with my Jewish Christian accountant. He said that the Lord was calling me. He led me into the Sinner’s Prayer, and I bowed my knee and submitted my life to Jesus.

That night I was taking a shower, and the glory of the Holy Spirit filled my soul from my head to toe. It was like a heat wave overcame me and someone turned on the light in my spirit. I heard His soft voice again. All He said was, I love you. I started looking at things from a different point of view, with a peace I couldn’t understand. Nothings been the same since.

I remember that night. she said. Father God said. Rejoice everyone. My prodigal son has found his way home. Yes. I knew what happened that night, as well as all the angels and saints in heaven and earth.

Really! I said. I didn’t think I would have made that big of an impact in the spiritual realm.

Oh you did. she said. Tell me more.

Well, as most I people. I couldn’t get enough of the Bible. I was eating it up like candy. Funny thing about that one is I tried to read the bible before, but I just couldn’t understand it. I remember a time of baby grace when everything started turning around in my favor. I wanted to know everything I could about this superhero called Jesus Christ, the Son of God, more powerful than Superman. That’s when things really started getting spiritual.

What happened next? she said.

Well; I was talking to a coworker about the Lord, and he invited me to a home prayer meeting that some of his friends were putting together. Through that small group of friends we explored the kingdom of God and opened doors to a number of spiritual experiences. Then I joined their church in the early ’80s and it turned into an adventure I’ll never forget. Especially the night we built a float for the local light parade and I portrayed Jesus as the king sitting on His throne. While the others dressed like angels danced to worship songs on the lower platform. His glorious Holy Spirit came down so strong I knew He was right there with me. Boy, did we rock the town that night. I wonder why we don’t have a parade honoring Jesus at Easter, after sunrise service. I can imagine a parade where each local church enters a float depicting a part of Christ’s ministry. Then gathering at the community park with worship bands playing and a bar-be-cue to celebrate Christ’s victory.

Tell me more. This is interesting. she said.

Well hang on to your crown princess, ’cause this is where it starts to really get weird.

What happened next? she said.

I had an unexpected visit from someone I didn’t want to meet. I was lying in bed and everything was fine. All of a sudden, I got a chill in my soul and a fear overpowered me. I was frozen stiff and couldn’t move or talk. Then the bedroom door opened and two Doberman pinchers came into the room. One on each side of the bed. They got right up to my ears and started growling. I really started freakin’ out, but I couldn’t move.

Then he walked into the room. He was dressed like in a tux and well groomed. He had this kind of a Count Dracula thing going. He started laughing and shouted out loud. This is your chosen champion, a burned out hippie. He laughed even louder and said good luck with that. With all I had in me, I spiritually cried out to Jesus, ‘Help’. Then he motioned to his two minions and they left. That was the first time I met Satan face to face. I was scared to death and took me two days to shake off the fear. The whole time thinking, what did he mean by that.

Yeah, that sounds like something he would do. she said. We all know him well down here on earth. We just try to avoid him and his minions.

I wish I could of, after that I was getting demonic attacks from a variety of dark spiritual beings. It was on...

Table of contents

• Happy Birthday America
• Lady Liberty
• Happy Days Gone Sad
• Let’s Get Spiritual
• The New Millennium
• 2016—What a Show
• The Golden Child.
• New Beginnings