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Introduction You will be very encouraged by the incredible dream Holy Spirit recently gave my brother, Tim. The title is: Anointed For Battle There is an anointing now being poured out upon the true church, the King’s Ekklesia, that is different from what we’ve previously experienced. I believe it is an anointing for a current assignment. As heirs of Christ, we are always anointed with favor to prevail, but Holy Spirit also anoints us for special assignments. This anointing is a supernatural enablement to accomplish God-ordained purposes.  Isaiah 10:27 (KJV) tells us that the anointing destroys the yoke. Although it is commonly stated that the anointing “breaks” the yoke, the true definition is “destroys.” Breaking something implies that it can perhaps be fixed, but God’s anointing absolutely destroys the yoke. I’m sensing a very aggressive anointing on Christ’s church to overcome evil in this current season. The war against Christ’s Kingdom and Ekklesia is real and intensifying. But we are not intimidated! We have everything we need to prevail, overcome, and turn this nation around. Holy Spirit is anointing the Ekklesia for spiritual battle, and to occupy positions and territories. I believe the glorious Ekklesia is rising, just as God’s Word said it would. The Kingdom of God is amping up like I’ve never seen before to accomplish Christ’s purposes on the earth.  A Powerful Dream Holy Spirit gave me a dream that pictured and emphasized what He has been speaking to me. In the dream, I was camping with ancient Israel in the wilderness. It was the night before they were crossing into the Promised Land. Joshua was the leader then, as Moses had already gone on to be with the Lord. I was assisting Joshua and the leaders, serving any needs they had. A council meeting was called, and all the tribal leaders came from around the various camps to meet with Joshua and many military leaders. I listened to their discussions that night, thinking how historic it was and that I couldn’t believe I was witnessing it.  In the opening of the meeting, these leaders rehearsed the promises God had given them – that the land was theirs by promise, but they also had to battle for it in order to occupy it. They also discussed the fact that the land would be given to them incrementally.   As they spoke, one of the leaders said,   “From Father Abraham until this day, our fathers have passed on to us these promises, and I believe it’s time: we must now occupy the land.” Another said, “Yes, it’s been 400 years, and I too believe it’s time.” Someone else said, “I’ve waited for this moment for years, and I too, believe it’s time.” This went on for a few moments; then the discussion turned toward the concerns of the people and what they may face. There was discussion concerning the children and protective details for their care. Then, the military leaders gave a briefing on what their intelligence was reporting, and a captain was assigned to guard against potential counterattacks from the Amorites. This discussion went on for quite some time, and I became aware that I was observing a “war council” in ancient Israel. Toward the end of the meeting, one of the leaders brought up the apprehension some of the people were feeling. After all, it had been 400 years since the promise, plus they had been wandering in the wilderness for 40 years. At this point in the dream, Joshua spoke for the first time. He said to call the people from their tents so he could address them.  The scene in the dream shifted to Joshua addressing the entire camp. I remember thinking:  this is one of the most powerful speeches I’ve ever heard. He emphasized the need for courage, admitting to the people that when Moses died, he had felt overwhelmed. “But,” he said, “the Lord of Heaven told me to be strong and of good courage. Don’t fear. As I was with Moses, I will be with you. Lead My people into My promise.” He then raised his voice very loudly and said, “I have received divine assurance that we will possess the land. Our God is our Helper, and He will put our enemies underfoot. Set yourself for the inheritance promised. Set yourself for battle. Purify your hearts and remove sin from your life. Separate yourself to the purpose of Almighty God. Sons and daughters of Jehovah, soak your hearts in confident valor, trusting the Lord of hosts. Let a brave heart rise within you.”  He then repeated the words the Lord had given to him, “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear. It is time to occupy the promise of your God for yourselves, your fathers, and your children.” A thunderous shout went up from the camp. That was the end of the dream. I obviously knew I had dreamed a very biblical account from the book of Joshua. I believe we are now at a similar time. Holy Spirit was making the point that promises God has made us are now in their moment. It’s time to battle for them and occupy the land. We must take them by spiritual force, as Jesus referred to in Matthew 11:12 (NLT), which says we must forcefully advance, even as violence attacks us. The verse in the NKJV says, “The Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.”  ‘Take it by force’ is the Greek word harpazō,   which means to seize, to grab hold of with bold determination, aggressively. (1)  There are times when we must use ardent zeal and intense exertion to spiritually seize or lay hold of promises. Holy Spirit is pouring out an anointing for a spiritual battle  that will affect the natural realm.  There’s a lion-like boldness coming upon the church to answer hell’s challenge. Proverbs 28:1(AMP) says the wicked flee when no one pursues them, but the uncompromisingly righteous are as bold as lions.  The remnant warriors of the King must now manifest lion-like hearts. A lion-king will answer any challenge from another “lion” in his territory. His entire attitude changes, and a roar of courage rises from within. Likewise, we must avail ourselves to Holy Spirit’s anointing of boldness and courage as we battle hell for this nation. We are battling principalities and powers, rulers of darkness of this world that have entrenched themselves in positions we should be influencing. We must be fearless warriors, standing for what we know is right and true. We must stand against evil’s intrusion with audacious bravery.  It is important to remember that the Godhead has made great preparations for these times. He will help us remove the demonic agendas promoting evil in our land. He will help us expose and defeat those polluting our nation with wickedness. It’s time to soak in an anointing to battle and possess what God says. It’s time to rise with great confidence and possess our inheritance. It’s time to live in the promises God has made to us.  Pray with me:  Father God, we come boldly before Your throne, doing so in the name above every name, Jesus Christ our King. Lord, break the hold of darkness, break the diabolical structures, and send Your supernatural light. We declare that this is Your nation, and the recent schemes of our government will backfire in historic proportions. In the name of King Jesus, treacherous strategies will backfire, misfire, and boomerang! Expose hidden demonic agendas in the name of Jesus. We declare that principalities and powers of darkness ruling territories will be brought down in the name of Jesus. Bring change and shift things in Jesus’ name. Nothing can confine You.  You are our warring King. Power of God, rise in this nation. Cause the Ekklesia to rise in aggressive authority, anointed with favor to prevail. Give us signs and wonders to confirm Your Word. Show us Your mightiness. Begin to move supernaturally. We know it is time to step into the fulfillment of Your promises. Your Kingdom come; Your will be done in Jesus’ name! Amen! Our decree:   We decree that Holy Spirit is anointing the King’s Ekklesia with boldness to spiritually occupy positions and territories. Let the roar of courage arise! Today’s post was contributed by my brother, Tim. You can learn more about him at   TimSheets.org . Click on the link below to watch the full video. James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 726.

Healing Summit 2.0 In just over a week, on October 25 , we will conduct another Healing Summit in Middletown, Ohio. Seats are still available, and you can register at OasisWired.org . We have registrations so people aren’t turned away on that night. And we are pleased that, as before, many churches are planning to join us online.  Hundreds of verified healings occurred during the last gathering, including terminal illnesses, tumors disappearing, and much, much more. The healings occurred not only in Middletown, but many took place in other churches and homes around the country. TESTIMONIES One couple in attendance remained in the balcony during the ministry time, praying for hundreds in the prayer lines below, even though each of them needed healings, as well. They prayed and worshipped the entire two hours we ministered to people. Though the wife felt nothing take place in her body, she discovered that was not the case when she went in for surgery on her kidney a few days later! After prepping her and inserting the anesthesia port, the techs took final pictures of her kidney for the surgeon. Surprisingly, they returned a few minutes later to take a couple more. Finally, they returned and said, “We don’t know what happened, but you no longer need the surgery.” A few days later, since the husband’s pain had disappeared from his knee, he revisited his doctor. He, too, was told he no longer needed surgery, and he had the knee of a 25-year-old!  Another lady was prayed for who had multiple brain tumors and had been told by doctors she would not live until Christmas. But after being re-examined by her doctor, she was told that 10 of the 12 tumors had completely vanished, and the other two were dissolving, now almost completely gone! So many healings occurred! A NEW LEVEL We have a strong conviction that the numbers and scope of the healings will go to another level at the Summit on October 25. We believe as in Acts 19, “notable” miracles will occur. I was reminded by Holy Spirit while writing this that in the January 3 GH15 post (2024: A Hinge of History) , I actually spoke of notable miracles increasing this year, stating that: “Incredible miracles will invade the earth, accompanying the gospel and the preaching of the Word. Amazing signs and wonders will occur in schools, homes, businesses, churches, arenas, bars, hospitals, on campuses, and in the streets. It was in Ephesus that “God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul” (Acts 19:11). Yet this was also the church warned later against a form of godliness without power, and rebuked for leaving their first love. Passion, presence, and power go hand in hand; passion  attracts God’s presence, which releases His power.  Holy Spirit challenged the ekklesia at Ephesus to do what was necessary for restoration. He is offering the same to many believers and churches in 2024. “Noted Greek scholar Rick Renner says of Acts 19:11, ‘Wrought’ in this verse is from the Greek word  poieo, (1) which denotes creativity. Because the word poieo  is used in this context, we know that the miracles taking place in Ephesus were miracles of a creative nature. In fact, this power was so out of the ordinary that the Bible describes it as “special,” which is a translation of the Greek word tugchano .(2) This Greek word means to hit upon, to happen upon, or to fall upon. It implies something unique that overtakes someone or a power that falls on someone as if to take him or her by surprise. “‘Paul literally hit upon, happened upon, or fell into a level of power that was without equal in his experience. He found himself suddenly operating in a realm of miracles that was extraordinary and powerful beyond his wildest expectations. Of course, all miracles are uncommon, but there was something about these miracles in particular that transcended every miracle that Paul had previously experienced during his ministry. From the usage of this Greek word tugchano,  it seems that Paul himself was surprised by the exceptional assortment of miracles that were occurring at his own hands.’ This is the level of power and miracles that I believe will begin in 2024.” MORE THAN A NIGHT OF MIRACLES October 25 will be more than a healing service, however. We are confident Holy Spirit’s plan for these meetings is also to birth and release the coming season of signs and wonders here in America and around the world. We believe gifts of healing and other gifts of the Spirit will be imparted to members of the body of Christ worldwide as thousands pray in agreement, asking for this. We are contending - not just for miracles in periodic services - but for signs and wonders to take place daily, worldwide. This will be part of generating the coming harvest.  Join us in Middletown, if possible. Come believing for miracles, both for yourself - if needed - and for others around the world. If you cannot attend, join us online. And please agree in prayer with us for the birthing of this great healing movement throughout the earth. If you lead a congregation, consider joining us online – intercede for this new season to begin, then pray for those present in your service who need healing. Let’s press in together for this.  HURRICANE RELIEF  Before ending today’s post, I also want to mention the hurricane relief effort taking place. We are distributing to several credible, boots-on-the-ground organizations and churches the thousands of dollars you have donated. It is very moving to see the depth of gratitude from those who so desperately need help. We will not forget these people! And you can still donate at DutchSheets.org  or GiveHim15.com , as the Lord impresses you to do so. We take  no  portion for overhead or administrative expenses - all of the funds go directly to these relief efforts.   Pray with me: Father, You said in Exodus 15:26, “I am the Lord that healeth thee.” Christ sent His disciples out to heal the sick (Matthew 10), and later told all His followers to “lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover”  (Mark 16:18). It is time for we, the church, to stir up this anointing and ask for the gifts of Your Spirit associated with it. We will do so on the 25th, but we begin now by asking You for these gifts. Impart them to many in Your church - not just to those in ministry vocations, but to BELIEVERS! Remind the church that Jesus took lashes to purchase our healing. And motivate us to take action based on Your words, refusing to allow past experiences to weaken our faith or resolve. We are conduits; You supply the power; remind us of these things. And as we come together on October 25, both in person and through livestream, we ask that You heal many. Give us notable, creative miracles. Release a new era of signs, wonders, and miracles, and impart gifts of the Spirit.  And, in this perilous time, keep the church full of faith and fully engaged. We will not allow weariness, fear, or anything else to distract us. We will remain alert and strong.  We pray also for those who are suffering from storms and hurricanes. Give them the resources and help they need. Encourage their hearts; draw them to You.  Lastly, today, we ask You to intervene in America’s upcoming election. Give us government officials who are honest, servant-hearted, and who know You. “Righteousness exalts a nation; sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34). Remind Americans of this.  We pray for all of these things in Jesus’ name, amen.  Our decree: We decree that the Lord forgives all our iniquities, and heals all our diseases (Psalm 103:3). To register for the upcoming Healing Summit on October 25,  go to OasisWired.org . Click on the link below to watch the full video. James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 4160.  Ibid., ref. no. 5177.

Introduction   Intercessors For America recently released a vision given to one of their state leaders regarding America. It is both sobering and encouraging, speaking of America’s current condition, but also her recovery. The title of the post is: _____________________________________________________________ BATTERED BUT NOT SINKING The Vision  A sailing ship is breaking apart as it sails through an intense storm. Some of the crew are actually tearing the ship apart, trying to destroy it, throwing the pieces into the sea. Soon, thinking the pieces removed were what had been keeping the ship afloat, they jumped overboard, believing the ship would now sink.   Once overboard, the former disloyal crew attempts to lash the floating pieces together, attempting to make a new vessel. This is obviously very difficult to do. As the frustration mounts, “taskmasters” start whipping the “crew” with cords, ropes, and chains.   But the original ship does not sink: its superstructure is intact, and most of its siding remains in place. Once repairs are made, the ship begins sailing much better than before, being lighter in weight and free of the disloyal crew. Its remaining crew is encouraged. They become hopeful, work well together, and have vision and unity. The ship cuts through the billowing waves, heading forward. After a while, the ship emerges from the storm into sunny weather and gently rolling seas. A true course is laid for its destination.   However, some of the crew hear cries of anguish and despair from many of the former crew now behind them in the storm. The ship maintains its course but slows down to lower longboats. Moved by compassion, the longboats row back into the storm, and rescue the former crew, who now want to become loyal. They bring them to the ship while it continues to its destination.   Interpretation by the Recipient  “The ship is America. The storm is the 2024 election and its aftermath. The parts being torn off the ship are elements of our society that are not true to our foundations and godly destiny. The disloyal crew are those who believe that America, as she currently exists, must be destroyed. The loyal crew believes in the godly foundations and destiny of America. The amount of time between the start of the vision and the ship emerging from the storm is unclear. It is long enough for the loyal crew to learn the necessary lessons, but short enough to rescue the repentant among the disloyal crew. The ship’s destination is America’s godly destiny.   “There is hope for America; her structure is strong. Much of her protection through godly leaders, spiritual warriors, and families is still in place. Her godly destiny remains - given by God and supported by the hosts of Heaven.   “But, we must preserve the purposes for which the Lord has apprehended us: neither denying nor despairing at the fierceness of the storm America is in. (The word ‘intense’ in the vision in no way fully conveys the chaos from and force of the storm I saw on and around the ship.)   “We shall not abandon America to those seeking to destroy her. We, as God’s servants, shall unite, take courage, be strengthened by the Spirit, repair our ship, and learn how to sail her forward through the storm.   “This will take time, but the wind of Holy Spirit is already filling our tattered sails, starting to move us forward. We shall stay on the ship, work together, and arrive in a light-filled place, aligning our course to fulfill America’s destiny. And, we shall remember compassion.   “Do not be distracted by the dismantling. Although it will seem to destroy America, the Lord will empower His faithful to rebuild America, restoring her to His design.   “‘There is a time for everything. … a time to tear down and a time to build up.’ (Ecclesiastes 3:1a, 3b; NASB)   “If we are faithful to His purpose, America shall not only survive, but be reformed into His ‘ship’ to the nations.” My Thoughts Obviously, I agree with what is depicted by this vision, or I wouldn’t be posting it. Though satan and his allies have pulled out all the stops to destroy America and her calling, God’s verdict was rendered a few years back: “America shall be saved!” Events like Saturday’s gathering in DC  are part of the Ekklesia’s enforcing the verdict. As Paul instructed his spiritual son, Timothy, we must through faith and obedience “lay hold of” (1 Timothy 6:12) the salvation God provides.  Daniel told us satan tries to change or alter God’s decrees and timing (Daniel 7:25). The verse tells us one of the ways he attempts to do so is by “wearing down the saints of the Most High.”  This is not going to succeed. The determination of those present, and of the Ekklesia around the world on Saturday is steadfast and immovable. The unity was strong, faith was high, humility was clearly demonstrated, and understanding of God’s Word and ways was obvious, as was a knowledge of His destiny for America. As we prayed for “the ship” and asked for her restoration to the Lord and His purposes for her, it was evident He was honoring those prayers, and that we were truly “laying hold.”   Much compassionate prayer was also offered for those who do not know the Lord. We will fulfill this aspect of the above vision also, rescuing all who turn to Christ. After all, proclaiming the good news of Christ’s redemption and Kingdom IS America’s destiny.  In conclusion, I want to mention and provide a link to another article recently released by the Christian Post  and reprinted by IFA (Intercessors For America). This article explains and debunks five of the most often repeated lies against Trump. Though the liberal media and politicians know these assertions are untrue, they, nonetheless, continue to repeat them.  I am not sharing the article to convince you; I realize most of our readers and listeners are informed and don’t believe the lies of the left. But this article will arm you with clear and concise answers to those with whom you speak. Many people have been duped by these untruths and need to hear the truth.  The five debunked lies are: That Trump said white supremacists in Charlottesville  were “very fine people.” That Trump told people to guzzle or inject bleach.   The misconstruing of Trump’s “bloodbath”  comment.  That Trump tear-gassed protestors for a photo-op.   That Trump said he would become a dictator on day one if re-elected.  Here is the link to this   informative article  in the Christian Post . Read it, send it to others, and keep it handy for easy reference when needed. Pray with me: Father, the “ship” of America is most assuredly in a terrible storm. Without a doubt, there are people on board who believe she just needs to be abandoned, and a new and different America should be created. Just as a number of Israelites became confused, fearful, or simply deceived, motivating them to go back to Egypt and the worship of Baal, a number of Americans have decided they don’t want the nation You created.  Their efforts to destroy the “boat” and build a different one will fail; You will frustrate all their plans. You have said the ship called America shall be saved. We believe this, and fully intend to remain on board, steering it towards the next phase of Your destiny for her. Also, we will JOYFULLY welcome those delivered from their deception back onboard, doing everything possible to rescue them. May the awakening awaken many.  And regarding the eight years or more of relentless attacks against Trump - the lies, lawfare, election interference, assassination attempts - we ask You for truth and justice. Expose the lies, convict the criminals, and thwart the efforts of evil. Give us the President/pilot You desire to steer this ship called America. According to Your instructions in Matthew 6:10, functioning as Your voices on earth, we command the release of Your will in this regard.  We ask for all of this in Yeshua’s name. Amen. Our decree: We decree that America, though battered and torn, is NOT going to sink. She will be repaired and sail to Heaven’s goal. Portions of today’s post were taken from IFApray.org   and used with permission. Click on the link below to watch the full video.

RESTORING AMERICA’S COVENANT WITH GOD INTRODUCTION It was an honor to serve my friend, Lou Engle, at the A Million Women gathering at the Washington Mall on Saturday. Though there were not a million gathered, I’ve heard estimates ranging from 250,000 to twice that; by noon their website had received 10,000,000 hits. Fifty nations also held companion events. It was truly unprecedented.  Though challenging for people to sit or stand for such a long time in the heat of the day, they remained attentive and engaged. It was inspirational watching them! The words, testimonies, prayers, and decrees were VERY strong; the worship was powerful.  I was asked by Lou to share for a few minutes regarding America renewing covenant with the Lord and lead in prayer to do so. Several people have asked for a copy of what I shared, so I am sharing portions of it on today’s post. FROM THE MILLION WOMEN GATHERING When we state that America has a covenant relationship with God, we are NOT saying the Lord entered into the type of covenant with our nation that He did with Abraham. And we’re certainly not suggesting that it is on the level of the covenant we enjoy with God through Christ. Nor are we implying that it is based on a blood sacrifice of some sort. We are saying that early Pilgrims, settlers, and America’s Founders entered into alliances, agreements, and covenants with God. They did so through prayers, declarations, and written documents - including our founding documents. Our Founding Fathers made sacred, covenantal promises pledging to function under God’s government and care, to serve His purposes, to partner with and honor Him. And most importantly, America’s founding was inspired by God Himself. HE put HIS desire for this country’s birth into the founders’ hearts. America absolutely has covenantal alliances with God… RESTORATION We are asking God to restore America’s covenant/alliance with Him. The word restoration in Scripture is a powerful word. It means “to reconstitute something back to its to its original condition and purpose.” We are asking for a reconstituting of our covenantal alliance and purpose as a nation. AMERICA’S COVENANT WITH GOD That America’s early leaders and Founders desired this type of covenantal relationship with God is undeniable. Here are a few statements/facts that demonstrate this: Robert Hunt planted a Cross on the beach at Cape Henry in 1607 and declared, “We do hereby dedicate this Land, and ourselves, to reach the People within these shores with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to raise up Godly generations after us, and with these generations take the Kingdom of God to all the earth. May this Covenant of Dedication remain to all generations, as long as this earth remains, and may this Land, along with England, be Evangelist to the World. May all who see this Cross, remember what we have done here, and may those who come here to inhabit join us in this Covenant and in this most noble work, that the Holy Scriptures may be fulfilled.” After the prayer, he and the company read Psalm 22:27-28:  “All the ends of the world shall remember and turn to the Lord, and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee. For the kingdom is the Lord's, and he ruleth among the nations.” The Puritans in 1630 stated in the Mayflower Compact that their voyage was made “for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith.” Their leader and first Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, John Winthrop, declared that they had “entered into covenant with God for this work.” He also declared that God “shall make us a praise and glory… a city upon a Hill”  (Matthew 5:14), which has been referenced by no less than 12 U.S. Presidents.  At the time of America’s quest to become a sovereign nation, the colonists openly declared, “We have no king but Jesus.” George Washington stated, “It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible.” Samuel Adams, known as the Father of the American Revolution and a signer of the Declaration of Independence, stated, “The right to freedom is the gift of God Almighty… The rights of the Colonists as Christians may be best understood by reading, and carefully studying, the institutes of the great Lawgiver and head of the Christian Church: which are to be found clearly written and promulgated in the New Testament.” After signing the Declaration, he declared: “We have this day restored the Sovereign, to whom all men are to be obedient. He reigns in heaven, and from the rising to the setting of the sun, let his kingdom come.” The Liberty Bell,  which rang out at our birth as a nation, states  “Proclaim liberty throughout the land to all the inhabitants thereof.”  (Leviticus 25:10) Founder Patrick Henry stated, “It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded, not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religions, but on the gospel of Jesus Christ.” Our sixth U.S. President, John Quincy Adams, declared, “The highest glory of the American Revolution was this: it connected in one indissoluble bond the principles of civil government with the principles of Christianity.” America’s Declaration of Independence refers to God four times: as nature’s God, the Creator who gave them their inalienable rights, the Supreme Judge of the world to whom they were appealing, and as the God of Divine Providence.  America’s independence was won under a banner of prayer that read “Appeal to Heaven.” George Washington, president of the Constitutional Convention in 1787, opened the gathering by saying, “…the event is in the hand of God.” When those present at the Convention struggled to agree on aspects of the Constitution, Benjamin Franklin appealed for prayer to ask God for His help. In his request to those present, he referenced God’s “superintending providence,” then stated: “To that kind providence we owe this happy opportunity of consulting in peace on the means of establishing our future national felicity. And have we now forgotten that powerful Friend? Or do we imagine we no longer need His assistance?  “I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth – that God governs the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid?  “We have been assured, Sir, in the Sacred Writings, that ‘except the Lord, build the house, they labor in vain that build it.’ I firmly believe this; and I also believe that without His concurring aid, we shall succeed in this political building, no better than the builders of Babel…  “I, therefore, beg leave to move – that henceforth prayers imploring the assistance of heaven, and its blessing on our deliberations, be held in this Assembly every morning before we proceed to business, and that one or more of the clergy of this city be requested to officiate in that service.” This request was approved, the prayers occurred, and the Constitution was born. And what of the individual states? God or the Divine is mentioned at least once in each of the 50 state constitutions, and nearly 200 times overall.  Our Founders were intentional about their honor of, reliance on, submission to, and partnership with Yahweh and His Son, Jesus Christ! RENEWING COVENANT   (We will make this our prayer and decree today) (many of these are the literal words of our Founding Fathers) Declare with me:  Whereas God is the Creator and rightful Owner of all the earth, including the United States of America; Whereas He oversaw the creation and establishment of the U.S.A. for His purposes, including being “a city on a hill,” a light to other nations, and an “Evangelist to the world”;  Whereas our ancestors covenanted with Him to honor “this most noble work” of partnering with Him “for the glory of God and the advancement of the Christian faith”; Whereas we were founded “not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religions, but on the gospel of Jesus Christ.”  Whereas our founding documents refer to Him as  “nature’s God,” “Creator,” “the Sovereign,” “the Supreme Judge,” the God of “Divine Providence,” and “our Lord”; Whereas we are in covenant with God through Jesus Christ, which qualifies us to intercede, and are citizens of the USA, qualifying us to stand as her representatives;  And whereas the USA has broken our agreements, our covenants with Almighty God, but we have repented for this. We now appeal to You, Judge of Heaven and Earth, in the name of Yeshua, to forgive and cleanse our land. We pledge ourselves to You. And we ask for a restoration, a reconstituting of America’s covenantal relationship with You.  We ask You to send a sweeping revival that impacts every area of our society and culture, including our government. And we ask that this revival restores a heart of humility, along with Your holy purpose of evangelizing the nations. May we represent Your Kingdom in every way You intended. We agree with our brother and forefather, Samuel Adams: “From the rising to the setting of the sun, let [Your] kingdom come.” We ask for all of this in the name of Jesus, Amen. Click on the link below to watch the full video.

Introduction Again, I want to thank you for your generosity toward the victims of Hurricane Helene. Funds continue to flow in. We also grieve with those in Florida hit by Hurricane Milton and are grateful that the losses, though severe, were not as great as feared by the meteorologists. Thank you for praying, and we will continue to pray for those impacted.  As well as sending funds, three trailers full of sorely needed items are making their way to the mountains of North Carolina today - sleeping bags, tents, tools, generators, freezers, wheelbarrows, shovels, ATVs, and MUCH more. For the most part, we are forwarding the funds you send to appropriate, vetted groups with boots on the ground. We are neither staffed nor equipped to be a distribution/relief agency, though we are doing some. The needs are overwhelming.  In light of tomorrow’s gathering on the Washington Mall, I want to share a few more thoughts today regarding the subject of covenant. The title of the post is: The Power of Covenant In 2007, a friend of mine was given a very important dream about me. Here is his account of the dream: “You were a boxer and fought five giants over five rounds. You knocked out each of them - one per round - always with one punch; with each giant, you alternated fists. The first giant was floored with a right, the second with a left; back-and-forth you went until they were all down for the count. Five giants, five rounds, five punches, alternating fists. “After you knocked out the fifth giant, you walked out of the ring and directly up to me. Holding up your gloved fists, you declared, ‘If you’re going to take out the giants in this season, you’re going to have to wear these two gloves.’ One of the gloves contained the word ‘Everlast,’ the other ‘Evergreen.” (End of dream.) I discuss this dream and related subjects in detail in my book  An Appeal To Heaven . I also discuss the “Everlast” glove in a GH15 post entitled “It’s Time to Put on the Gloves.”  In short, it refers to Abraham’s reference to “the Everlasting God” in Genesis 21:33. Today, I want to focus on the “Evergreen” glove.  The Covenant Tree Evergreen trees have great symbolism in some cultures. Because they continuously maintain their green leaves or needles - that’s how they got their name - they have come to symbolize longevity, even eternity. At times, this symbolization was expanded to include an everlasting or lifelong commitment to a covenant. At the time of our nation’s founding, evergreens carried this significance to the Iroquois, a First Nations tribe. (In the book An Appeal To Heaven,  I document this well, including the tribe’s influence on our government.) They were known to bury weapons under evergreens during a peace treaty ceremony (a covenant), thus the phrase, “Bury the hatchet.” However, the use of an evergreen tree to symbolize eternal fidelity to covenant did not originate with them, but went back to Abraham’s time. As I stated in Genesis 21:33, Abraham called on the Everlasting God. “Everlast,” remember, was on one of the boxing gloves in the dream. But before calling on Everlast, Abraham planted a tamarisk tree, which is an evergreen. Both gloves are found in this one verse regarding Abraham! He wore both gloves!  Why did Abraham plant the evergreen tree? In his day, trees were sometimes planted as memorials, reminding people of significant events. When Abraham planted the evergreen, he was establishing a witness to his forever-covenant with Everlasting God. The message was: “Everlast has been faithful to His covenant with me. I now publicly testify of my faithfulness to Him. I will forever honor my covenant with Everlasting God.” Abraham‘s choice of evergreen, a tamarisk, is also significant: tamarisk trees are slow-growing, long-living, and when fully grown, produce cool shade. In fact, because this type of tree grows so slowly, no one plants a tamarisk tree for him or herself; he or she would never personally benefit from it. When planting a tamarisk evergreen, Abraham thought of his descendants, making a powerful declaration to them for generations to come, “I am in covenant with the Everlasting God; you will sit under the shade of my covenant with Him.” Profound! When covenant with God is honored, not only is the covenant-keeper blessed, but their descendants are, as well. This has certainly been the case with America. We sit under the shade of our Founders’ covenant with the Everlasting God. When Holy Spirit used the symbolism of “Evergreen” in the boxing dream, He was pointing me back to America’s covenant with Him: If we would honor Everlast - the God of our fathers - and the covenant they made with Him, we would be able to take out the spiritual giants oppressing us.  That covenant or pledge to Yahweh would include honoring Him and His Word, submitting to His ways, representing Him as a light to the nations, and delivering the gospel of Jesus Christ to all the earth. This is what America is being restored to. And our declarations of these truths are powerful blows to the spiritual forces opposing them. That is what we will do Saturday on the Washington Mall.  Let’s make the same decrees today that we made yesterday.  Pray with me: We decree that America was founded by God under an appeal to heaven, and an appeal to heaven is giving us a rebirth! We decree that we are a voice for Him to all the earth, and the gospel of the kingdom will go forth from America to all people! We decree that we are a nation founded under Christ’s blood and rule and that we have no king but Jesus! We decree that Yahweh is our Lawgiver, our Judge, and our King, and our three branches of government were founded under this truth! (Isaiah 33:22).  We decree we are a city on a hill, shining God’s light; darkness will not prevail! We decree that God’s mercy over America endures forever; His mercies are new every morning! We decree that He who began a good work in America will complete it, that God had a plan for our restoration before we even rebelled against Him! We decree that nothing can stop our restoration because our trust is in God!  We decree that God’s redeeming power is greater than satan’s deceiving lies, and His truth will prevail! We decree that God has the ability to save - loves to do so - and takes no pleasure in judgment! We decree that we are seated with Christ, and satan is under our feet. We are far above all principalities, powers, and rulers of darkness! We decree that we are Christ’s Ekklesia, representing His authority on earth; we have His keys of authority to bind and loose, open and close. We decree that no weapon formed against America’s restoration, nor against the purposes of God for her, will prosper. We decree that America shall be saved!!! Click on the link below to watch the full video. You can learn more about the Million Women on the Mall event in Washington, D.C., tomorrow, October 12, 2024, at AMillionWomen.org .

Appealing to the God of Covenant (Thank you for your support given to the Hurricane Helene victims - it continues to pour in. I’ll say more about it tomorrow. And since I record the posts the evening before, I am not yet able to comment on Hurricane Milton. I’ll do so tomorrow.) There are different types and levels of covenant. Most Christians use the word “covenant” only in reference to God’s covenant with Abraham and his offspring, or when referring to the New Covenant we have with God through Christ. Because of this, many shy away from believing America has a covenant relationship with God. The word for covenant in Scripture, however, has a much broader range of meanings. The Hebrew word is beriyth . It means “a compact, covenant, alliance, pledge, promise, treaty, agreement, league; a constitution, ordinance.” (1)  These usages can refer to an agreement between individuals, as in a marriage or a friendship. The word even refers to a covenant, contract, or alliance between nations. Israel, through their idolatry, even made a covenant with death (Isaiah 28:15, 18)! And, of course, it is used to describe covenants involving God. Simply stated, a covenant is a binding agreement or promise between two or more parties. Obviously, covenants have different levels and strengths. In God’s eyes, a marriage covenant is obviously more binding than two friends pledging their allegiance to one another. We do not become one with someone through a friendship-type covenant, as we do in marriage. Abraham’s covenant with God rises above most others. The new covenant through Christ’s blood stands above all covenants. When I state that America is in covenant with God, I am NOT saying the Lord entered into the type of covenant with our nation that He did with Abraham. And I’m certainly not equating it to a covenant like unto what we enjoy with God through Christ. Nor am I implying that it is based on a blood sacrifice of some sort. I AM saying that early Pilgrims, settlers, and Founders in America entered into sacred alliances and agreements with God. They did so through prayers, declarations, and written documents - including our founding documents. Our Founders made sacred, covenantal promises to function under God’s government and care, to serve His purposes, and to honor Him. This was all based on Christ’s sacrifice and the Scriptures, making it acceptable to God. It was also accepted because God Himself inspired and motivated the actions! America absolutely has covenant agreements and alignments with  God, as well as covenant promises from God! He still honors them, and as we declare them in prayer, they are powerful. We can agree and decree with Hunt’s Cape Henry declaration that the gospel will go from these shores to all the nations of the earth. We can declare and decree with Congress that we are a nation under God. We can decree with Ben Franklin and the Continental Congress that the God of providence founded us and will finish what He started. WE CAN TAKE OUT GIANTS WITH THESE DECLARATIONS! It is little wonder that satanic forces are trying to revise our history. Satan knows covenant roots are powerful. He knows God keeps covenant and mercy (Deuteronomy 7:9).  Do not be distracted by the lies of those who neither want nor honor these covenantal roots. They will lose; God will win. They cannot steal our history unless we allow it, and we will not do so. Hold fast to it and use it in your prayers.  This upcoming Saturday on the Washington Mall, we will war spiritually for America’s return to covenant ( link ). The Esthers will lead the charge. Let’s decree now, as well. Pray with me: We decree that America was founded by God, under an appeal to heaven, and that an appeal to heaven is giving us a rebirth! We decree that we are a voice for Him to all the earth, and the gospel of the kingdom will go forth from America to all people! We decree that we are a nation founded under Christ’s blood and rule, and that we have no king but Jesus! We decree that Yahweh is our Lawgiver, our Judge, and our King, and that our three branches of government were founded under this truth! (Isaiah 33:22).   We decree we are a city on a hill, shining God’s light, and darkness will not prevail! We decree that God’s mercy over America endures forever; His mercies are new every morning! We decree that He who began a good work in America will complete it, that God had a plan for our restoration before we even rebelled against Him! We decree that nothing can stop our restoration because our trust is in God!  We decree that God’s redeeming power is greater than satan’s deceiving lies, and His truth will prevail! We decree that God has the ability to save - loves to do so - and takes no pleasure in judgment! We decree that we are seated with Christ, and satan is under our feet. We are far above all principalities, powers, and rulers of darkness! We decree that we are Christ’s Ekklesia representing His authority on earth; we have His keys of authority to bind and loose, open and close. We decree that no weapon formed against America’s restoration, nor against the purposes of God for her will prosper. We decree that America shall be saved!!! (And Lord, we pray for Your grace to be upon the people of Florida. We ask for grace, comfort, strength, and provision. We ask and decree all this in Christ’s name. Amen.) For more information regarding the upcoming Million Women on the Mall event on October 12, 2024, go to AMillionWomen.org Click on the link below to watch the full video. James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 1285

The Church Being the Church Some of today’s post is rewarding to write; other portions are very difficult. I am going to give a promised update regarding hurricane Helene and the donations you have sent.  DSM/GH15 has already funneled over half a million dollars from you to victims of hurricane Helene. As promised, every penny sent to us for this purpose is being used strictly for hurricane relief; we take out nothing for expenses or overhead. Ceci and other staff members have spent many hours researching and vetting organizations. We are sending funds to those with boots on the ground; we are not sending any to government organizations. More funds and supplies will be going out in a day or so.  I want to share a firsthand account from a resident in the Swannanoa, NC area. It is painful to read and hear - probably not suitable for children - but real. Yesterday, we spoke with Mona in that small mountain community of about 5000. It’s not far from Asheville. She confirmed that the situation there is totally devastating.  Like so many, Mona has lost her home. Stranded for days on the mountain where she lives, she and many others have been forced to evacuate from their properties to safer areas. FEMA said they could place them in hotels, but the only ones available were over two hours away. Instead, she and many others in this community have chosen to stay, in order to help one another. Many of them, including Mona, are sleeping on the floor of her church, with whom she is working to give assistance to others.  The loss of life in their area has been catastrophic, over 200 deaths thus far and the number is climbing steadily. Mona told us that everyone in their church has lost someone. There are still hundreds of people missing. FEMA is currently in the area with cadaver dogs, trying to find the missing. She stated that even before FEMA arrived, bodies were washing up on the riverbank as the water receded. Before she was evacuated, Mona had three people wash ashore from the river by her home. Her church has been searching for people and this morning found the body of a toddler in a tree - they have yet to find the parents. Among the bodies found thus far are babies, children, young and old. This morning, Mona and her sister, who is a nurse, rode a 4-wheeler up the mountain to do a wellness check on an elderly couple. The couple’s children had notified the church that they couldn’t reach their parents. When Mona and her sister arrived, one of the parents was still alive, the other had passed away. They had no choice but to leave behind the one who had passed away in order to evacuate the other to safety. The trauma and loss generated by this apocalyptic flood is unimaginable. All of us at DSM/GH15 who heard these details yesterday were overcome with grief. Tears flowed. The people in this community need EVERYTHING: food, water, baby food, formula, diapers, feminine products, soap, clothing, blankets, cots, water filters, pet food, cat litter, folding tables, shelving, ATV’s - everything imaginable.  There is currently access by car to parts of the town and the church, which is how they are getting some supplies. The roads into the mountains and other parts of town are impassible. And with winter approaching, many of them have been told they will not have power until January! Mona specifically asked for prayer and welcomed whatever donations we had—they are grateful for everything.  We are wiring funds to the church, which has become a staging place for supplies. We are also taking an enclosed trailer and a couple of open ones, filled with supplies such as those mentioned above. They will also be carrying 2 ATV’s, shovels, rakes, ladders, propane heaters, backpacks, generators, sleeping bags, and more. Some of our staff members, including Ceci, are purchasing supplies as I record this.  Help spread the word that the victims of this hurricane desperately need assistance. And another MASSIVE and historic hurricane is headed for Florida, slated to arrive Wednesday night. Pray for protection for those in the path of this storm.  In closing, I want to mention two Scripture references. Proverbs 19:17 (TPT‬‬) tells us, “Every time you give to the poor you make a loan to the Lord. Don’t worry—you’ll be repaid in full for all the good you’ve done.”  The second reference is regarding a man named Cornelius, mentioned in Acts 10:  “…a devout man of extraordinary character who worshiped God and prayed regularly, together with all his family. He also had a heart for the poor and gave generously to help them. One afternoon about three o’clock, he had an open vision and saw the angel of God appear right in front of him, calling out his name, ‘Cornelius!’  “Startled, he was overcome with fear by the sight of the angel. He asked, ‘What do you want, Lord?’  “The angel said, ‘All of your prayers and your generosity to the poor have ascended before God as an eternal offering.’” (‭‭Acts‬ ‭10‬:‭2‬-‭4‬ ‭TPT‬‬) Because of Cornelius’ prayers and generosity, his home was chosen as the birthplace of one of the most significant spiritual movements in all of history: the gospel being preached to the non-Jewish world. The earth was forever changed in Cornelius’ living room.  God appreciates it when we give to those in need! Thank you for what you have done and are doing! Pray with me: Father, the world is reeling - we are indeed in perilous times (2 Timothy 3:1). Wars, corruption at the highest levels, violence, gross immorality, weather-related disasters, and so much more. We pray for peace to rule the hearts of believers, especially intercessors; we need them to remain positioned in prayer and anchored in faith. As many things around us shake, we will remain steadfast, knowing that You and your Kingdom are unshakable. And as we remain faithful in prayer, Your purposes in our lives will be fulfilled. We pray for a deluge of help to flow from Your people to those in need. Awaken compassion in the church, touch the hearts of millions of Americans to get involved. And we also know that meeting the natural needs of those hurting is not only Christ-like, it will open their hearts to receive the gospel. Use these crises as part of the great spiritual awakening that has begun.  And finally, we ask for mercy to those on the Florida coast. Do not allow the predicted devastation from hurricane Milton. Intervene, we pray, in Jesus’ name. Amen.  Our decree: We decree that the Lord will use the suffering of people in this season to bring forth good. If you would like to contribute to DSM’s Hurricane Helene Relief Fund, click  here. Click on the link below to watch the full video.

His Eye Is On the Sparrow In yesterday’s post , I mentioned Second Timothy 3:1:  “…in the last days perilous times will come.” The Greek word from which we get “perilous” here is chalepos. (1)  It means “difficult, fierce, dangerous, savage.” Many people down through history have faced chalepos times; we are most certainly in one now.  I also stated the following: “Our nation certainly finds itself in very difficult and dangerous times: corruption is great in our government; division and unrest are strong and on the rise; millions of illegals, including thousands of criminals and terrorists, are in our country; multiple assassination attempts have occurred against a former President; a strike began last night that could cripple America’s supply chain and further damage our economy; the recent catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Helene; I could go on.  “Then there are the perilous times globally. China is bullying and intimidating throughout that region; Russia has attacked and is at war with Ukraine; Iran and its surrogates continue to attack Israel and threaten the United States. Israel has responded by annihilating Hamas and Hezbollah, then was attacked by Iran yesterday…Trump continues to warn us that the weak and inept Biden/Harris administration has brought us to the brink of WWIII.”  This word translated “perilous” in Second Timothy, chalepos,  is only used one other time in Scripture. The reference is Matthew 8:28, in the account of the Gadarene man possessed by a “legion” of demons. This verse says the man was “fierce.” I’d say! Mark’s account of this man in his gospel reads: “Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains: because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him. And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.” (Mark 5:3-5 KJV) It is very telling to me that this is the only other context in Scripture referencing chalepos : a passage describing a completely demonized madman, extremely violent, with superhuman strength, living among the dead. It says to me that the “perilous” times referred to in 2 Timothy 3:1 are caused by staggering levels of demonic influence, a demonization causing insanity, anger, great violence - even savagery. The butchery against Israel on October 7, 2023, is an example. Rape, murder, sexual mutilation of children, and other acts of cruelty and insanity would also be examples of this level of demonic control.  Second Timothy uses the words “unloving…without self-control, brutal, haters of good, treacherous”  (verses 3-4) and more to describe the perilous times spoken of. Read all of 2 Timothy chapter 3, and you’ll be enlightened as to this condition. Verse 13 says “evil men and impostors will proceed from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.”   Welcome to 2024.  But there is good news. Jesus was far greater than the chalepos -causing demons controlling the Gadarene man. The three gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke all tell this story (Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-21; Luke 8:26-39). Combining them is enlightening. Mark tells us that the locals heard about this, came to check it out, and found the formerly demonized man sitting peacefully, clothed, and in his right mind (5:14-15). And that’s not the end of the story: “And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him. Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee. And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel. ” (Mark 5:18-20 KJV) The man fell in love with Jesus, his Deliverer, and didn’t want to leave Him. “Take me with you!” he pleaded.  Jesus told him he would be more valuable as an evangelist!!! Go tell the region how I “had compassion on thee.”  (Other translations use the word “mercy.”) So the man did just that, declaring throughout the region what Jesus did, and all those who heard it marveled.  There are many chalepos’d  individuals presently on earth, controlled by demonic spirits. Jesus loves them, wants to show them mercy, give them back their right mind, and make them tomorrow’s evangelists. And the world will marvel.  Yes, we are in difficult, chalepos  times. Yes, they are filled with great challenges. But God… I’m reminded of the words of a great old hymn, taken from Christ’s words in Matthew 6:26: “Why should I feel discouraged?…His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.” Shalom! Pray with me: Father, You have not been caught off-guard or taken by surprise at the evil of our day. You warned us very clearly in Your Word that it would occur. You also gave us an amazing example of Your ability to deal with it. We remember this today.  We do not minimize the suffering of so many at this time, but neither do we surrender to it as the final chapter. You ARE the Deliverer. You ARE He who restores and heals. You give fresh starts, new beginnings, turnarounds, and right minds. You cause bad to work for good when we keep our faith anchored to You. And we do so today.  We ask for aid to make it to areas hard hit by the hurricane. We ask for hope to be given to them, and we ask for comfort to be given to those who have lost loved ones. We know their grief is unimaginable, but You know how to comfort them. Show them Your love and peace through this catastrophic situation. We ask for this. We ask for salvation, Holy Spirit’s presence, to break into the devastated regions. Bring good into the bad.  Override evil in the Middle East. Defeat Iran and her proxies. Then, rain revival in the region.  And give America deliverance from evil. Save and restore us. And based on Your instructions in Matthew 6:10, we command the release of Your Kingdom authority, goodness, and will into our upcoming elections. We also command this into our schools, homes, cities, and streets.  And all this we do in our representation of Christ and His authority.  Our decree: We decree that in these perilous times, the goodness and mercy of Christ will be revealed, demoniacs will be freed and become evangelists for Him. Click on the link below to watch the full video. I want to thank you for the financial donations that have come in for the Hurricane Helene Relief Fund . Your generosity has been astounding. We are sending the funds to churches and ministries in the North Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee areas. There’s so much loss - people still missing, and places where they have to use mules and helicopters to reach them. Thank you for helping. If you would still like to contribute, go to one of our websites ( DutchSheets.org  or GiveHim15.com ) and click the banner . James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 5467.

Introduction  Second Timothy 3:1 says:  “…in the last days perilous times will come.”  The Greek word from which we get “perilous” here is chalepos. (1)  It means “difficult, fierce, dangerous, savage.” Many people down through history have faced chalepos  times; we are most certainly in one now.  Our nation certainly finds itself in very difficult and dangerous times: corruption is great in our government; division and unrest are strong and on the rise; millions of illegals, including thousands of criminals and terrorists, are in our country; multiple assassination attempts have occurred against a former President; a strike began last night that could cripple America’s supply chain and further damage our economy; the recent catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Helene; I could go on.  Then there are the perilous times globally. China is bullying and intimidating throughout that region; Russia has attacked and is at war with Ukraine; Iran and its surrogates continue to attack Israel and threaten the United States. Israel has responded by annihilating Hamas and Hezbollah, then was attacked by Iran yesterday. At the time of this recording (last evening), it was speculated that Israel would hit back hard, which may have occurred last night. Trump continues to warn us that the weak and inept Biden/Harris administration has brought us to the brink of WWIII.  Prophetic voices warned us numerous times that this shaking was coming, and it is likely to intensify. We were also told not to fear but to remain strong in faith and faithful in prayer. A trusted friend and intercessor, Jay Comiskey, sent me a word from the Lord a few days ago. I feel it is timely and want to share it with you today. I have titled it: “Fight, Fight, Fight…” The Holy Spirit has given the Body of Christ an amazing prophetic word for this season. It is a simple, yet profound declaration from Him. Embrace this word, and it will activate your faith. Romans 10:17 says, “Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word  [ rhema ] (2)   of God.”   Rhema  means “a spoken word.” The word of the Lord brings faith.   I believe this is a NOW word from God that will empower our faith and activate the body of Christ to believe in the impossible. On Saturday, July 13th, 2024, a bold, courageous word was uttered by former President Donald J. Trump. In the midst of the surprise attack of an assassin’s bullet, while holding his bloody ear, Trump raised his fist and declared, “Fight, Fight, Fight…” This was a trumpet blast for all who love America. It was a call to wake up and join the battle for the soul of our beloved nation. Nehemiah knew that God’s people had to fight if they were to accomplish their assignment  to rebuild and restore the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah 4:14 (NLT) tells us,  “Then as I looked over the situation, I called together the nobles and the rest of the people and said to them, ‘Don’t be afraid of the enemy! Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes!’” How do we “fight” as Christians? With high praise and worship (Psalm 149) With tears of mourning and prayer for our children and their generation left desolate (Nehemiah 4:14; Matthew 23:37-38; Luke 13:34-35) With repentance for our wicked ways (2 Chronicles 7:14) With intercession for “God’s kingdom to come and His will be done” in America. We recognize and discern that our battle is “Not against people, but against evil powers …” (Matthew 6:10; Ephesians 6:10-18).  Pray in the Spirit with all prayer and supplication (Ephesians 6:18) Declarations from God’s Word and His awesome promises (Ephesians 6:17; Job 22:28) Taking prayer journeys to Washington D.C., your state capital, your neighborhood Join prayer efforts such as the Global Day of Prayer we recently had on September 22. If possible, on October 12, 2024 (Saturday), join Lou Engle and the Million Women Esther’s Gathering on the Washington D.C. Mall Stay informed on the core issues of the upcoming election Make sure your church is active and informed Ask your pastor how you can help and VOTE   4.  Fighting the Good Fight of Faith The Apostle Paul could summarize his Christian journey as a “fight” of faith and charged leaders to follow his example: 1 Timothy 6:12 – “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life…” 2 Timothy 4:7 – “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 2:3 –  “You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.” 5. Winston Churchill and the Call to Fight  (June 4, 1940 – speech given to Great Britain’s House of Commons): “We shall go on to the end; we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender…” (3)     Our God is a mighty Warrior! Isaiah 42:10-13 (NASB) says,  “Sing to the Lord a new song, Sing His praise from the end of the earth! You who go down to the sea, and all that is in it. You islands, and those who dwell on them. Let the wilderness and its cities lift up their voices...Let the inhabitants sing aloud, let them shout for joy from the tops of the mountains. Let them give glory to the Lord and declare His praise in the coastlands. The Lord will go forth like a warrior; He will arouse His zeal like a man of war. He will utter a shout, yes, He will raise a war cry. He will prevail against His enemies.”   As we praise and worship, and sing a new song, He fights on our behalf (See 2 Chronicles 20:1-30). Pray with me: Father, we were told by You: “But you need to be aware that in the final days, the culture of society will become extremely fierce. People will be self-centered lovers of themselves and obsessed with money. They will boast of great things as they strut around in their arrogant pride and mock all that is right. They will ignore their own families. They will be ungrateful and ungodly. They will become addicted to hateful and malicious slander. Slaves to their desires, they will be ferocious, belligerent haters of what is good and right. With brutal treachery, they will act without restraint, bigoted and wrapped in clouds of their conceit. They will find their delight in the pleasures of this world more than the pleasures of the loving God. They may pretend to have respect for God, but in reality, they want nothing to do with God’s power. Stay away from people like these!” ‭‭(2 Timothy‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬-‭5‬ TPT‬‬) You also told us not to fear these perilous times, but to fight the good fight of faith (1 Timothy 6:12). You said to war for our families (Nehemiah 4:14), and for Your Kingdom purposes to be accomplished on earth (Matthew 6:10). We will do so, fighting spiritually for protection, restoration and the establishment of Your Kingdom purposes on earth. We will not waver, nor will we fear.  We continue to ask for corruption to be exposed in our land and throughout the world. Protect Israel from the demonic prince of Persia and his instrument of terror, Iran. Overthrow this prince and free the people of Iran from its hold. Send revival to all of the Middle East.  Bring supernatural aid and support to those suffering in the areas decimated by Hurricane Helene. Help organizations get to victims with the help they need - food, water, shelter, power and other essential items. Cause many who do not know You to find You during this time of need. Use this difficult time to spark revival.  I pray all these things in the name of our Lord and King, Jesus. Amen.  Our decree: We decree that we will continue to fight for the spiritual breakthroughs needed in this difficult hour.  Click on the link below to watch the full video. Book Recommendation from Jay Comiskey: This Day We Fight – Breaking the Bondage of a Passive Spirit By Francis Frangipane (publisher: Chosen Books) Contents: Part 1 – Fighting the Good Fight Part 2 – Exposing the Enemy’s Weapons Part 3 – Fighting for Our Loved Ones Part 4 – Fighting for the World Around Us James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 5467. Ibid., ref. no. 4487. https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/97957-we-shall-go-on-to-the-end-we-shall-fight

Hurricane Helene   I mentioned in yesterday’s post that at the time it was written, we did not have power. We went on to be without power and water for three days, just getting it restored Sunday afternoon. We are among the more fortunate ones. Thousands of people across the Southeast are still without power, and many will be without power for another month. Though we suffered some damage to our property and lost about a dozen 100-year-old trees, we are good; no complaints here. The devastation in some areas is horrific, absolutely catastrophic. Here is a recap as of today.   Hurricane Helene roared ashore late Thursday in Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category 4 hurricane with 140 mph (225 kph) winds. The storm surge led to catastrophic damage along Florida’s Gulf Coast, with the Big Bend region seeing the highest inundation, which exceeded 15 feet. Cities such as Tampa and Clearwater Beach saw their highest storm surge level in decades.   Officials warned that rebuilding from the widespread loss of homes and property would be lengthy and difficult. The storm upended life throughout the Southeast.    Torrential rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane Helene capped off three days of extreme, unrelenting precipitation, which left catastrophic flooding and unimaginable damage in the NC Blueridge Mountains and foothills.   It was close to a worst-case scenario for western North Carolina as seemingly limitless tropical moisture, enhanced by interactions with the high terrain, yielded some of the highest rainfall totals – followed by some of the highest river levels, and the most severe flooding – ever observed across the region.   The NC Department of Transportation states that   “all roads in western NC should be considered closed” . They say it will take years to document and recover from the extreme rainfall and other hazards.    As mountain streams became overrun with moisture, that water rushed down the rivers and into towns such as Asheville. Downtown Boone was inundated by several feet of flooding. Heavy rain along the Broad River basin sent a destructive wave of water, mud, and debris into the towns of   Chimney Rock and Lake Lure , reducing homes and businesses to splinters. Downtown Chimney Rock is gone.   With the exception of storm surge – and   Florida was hit hard by that  – Helene brought the full suite of hurricane impacts to North Carolina, and in full force just hours after its landfall at Category-4 strength.   The Swannanoa River at Biltmore   crested at 26.1 feet , more than five feet above its 1916 maximum and slightly above the apparent 26-foot crest in April 1791, making this effectively the worst flood along the river since North Carolina became a state.   There have been hundreds of water rescues, including in a rural county in East Tennessee, where dozens of patients and staff were plucked by helicopter from a hospital rooftop on Friday.   While 4 to 5 million people were without power in the Southeast, as of Sunday night, more than 2 million customers were still without power.   As of this writing, at least 121 people have been confirmed dead across six states - Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee. Six hundred plus are missing.    North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper says people are “desperate for help,” and the state is working to deploy all available resources. “Many people are cut off because roads are impassible. They don’t have power or communications. This unprecedented storm dropped 10-29 inches of rain across the mountains, causing life-threatening floods and landslides,” Cooper added.   While crews are continuing to clean up after the storm, the shortage of food, water, and fuel is leading to long lines at gas stations as tensions start to run high. Some cities (especially small towns) don’t have power for their gas stations or food in their grocery stores. Many mountain towns are cut off from civilization because of the bridges being washed away.    While crews are trying to repair those roads, helicopters have been able to start dropping supplies to some who remain isolated until routes can be reopened. A FOX Weather Correspondent Robert Ray said, “There are helicopters that are very active - we saw them when we came in last night. And yet, there are still people in dire straits in need. The situation right now is still very, very complicated and fluid.”   Moody’s Analytics said it expects there will be $15 billion to $26 billion in property damage.    Pray with me: Father, Your Word assures us: “… You’re such a safe and powerful place to find refuge! You’re a proven help in times of trouble— more than enough and always available whenever I need you. So we will never fear even if every structure of support were to crumble away. We will not fear even when the earth quakes and shakes, moving mountains and casting them into the sea. For the raging roar of stormy winds and crashing waves cannot erode our faith in You.”  ‭‭(Psalms‬ ‭46‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭TPT‬‬) We ask now for the fulfillment of this throughout the Southeastern United States. Some have lost family, others important possessions. The trauma is intense, the grief immeasurable. Cause those who don’t know You to turn to You through this. You are not the destroyer; You’re the Redeemer. Remind those who know You to lean into Your grace, strength, and comfort, keeping their anchor of hope attached (Hebrews 6:19). Remind them that You’re the God who can take even the bad and use it for good. And may they remember that You will not leave or forsake them in this time of crisis.   Move on the hearts of fellow Americans to give aid and support. People need water, food, diapers, formula, shelter, and more; help us know how to help. Give churches strategies and provisions. May their serving and loving hearts be used to draw many to You; save many through this. Rescue those still stranded. We pray for all these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.  Our decree: We decree that God is a present help in this time of trouble. If you would like to contribute to the needs of those whom Hurricane Helene has dealt this horrific blow, we have set up a fund where you can give. Go to either of our websites:   DutchSheets.org  or GiveHim15.com  and click on the   HURRICANE HELENE  link . 100% will go to those in need; we will take out no administrative costs. While online giving is best, if you choose to send a check, please note HURRICANE HELENE in the memo. Our address can be found on our website. Click on the link below to watch the full video. Information for today’s post was taken from the   AP News , FoxWeather.com , and the North Carolina Climate Office .

Introduction Today, I want to share a powerful post about the   Million Women  gathering in Washington, D.C., this upcoming Saturday (10/12/2024), using Lou Engle’s own words.  A Million Voices The word of the Lord interrupted the agenda. We were in a leaders’ meeting in Virginia in 2014, when Teri Buck told her story. She had been praying daily at Meditation Rock, the very place where Mary Washington would go to pray for her son, George, during the Revolutionary War. Suddenly, as Teri spoke, it was like a bomb went off in the room. For the next two hours, the place erupted in prayer and prophecy. Holy Spirit said: “As it was in the Revolutionary War, when a mother's prayers for her son helped save the nation, so too will a million women gather at the National Mall in D.C., in the hour of our greatest crisis. It will be a ‘Last Stand’ for America! They’ll come to Washington in the spirit of Jeremiah 9, ‘Call the wailing women to weep and travail for their sons and daughters, their sisters and their brothers, for death has climbed through our windows’  (from Jeremiah 9:17-21). When they come, they will save the nation.” Heaven had spoken. Those of us who were there will never forget that defining moment.  Then, in 2017, after President Trump had been elected, witches around the globe rose up on a set day to curse him. You have to wonder about a man’s purpose when witches worldwide rally to curse him. Whatever your thoughts are concerning Trump, he gave us three Justices that overturned Roe v. Wade. What does that mean in the spirit realm? My spirit was so agitated by this worldwide spiritual assault, that I felt compelled to seek the Lord with prayer and fasting to see if He would give me understanding as to how or if I should respond. On the third night, I received an unforgettable dream: “I was in an open field, and as far as the eye could see, women were coming from everywhere. Many were young girls, teens, all coming to be taught from the book of Esther. I was so moved. It felt like I was seeing a revival. A prayer partner and I were the only men there. He gave me an old Bible, which I now understand represented the ancient calling to be a Mordecai (along with many others) to announce and call forth this Esther Movement. In the dream, a woman, maybe in her late 30s, stood up to teach the book of Esther. She spoke emphatically. ‘These two words in the book of Esther actually mean Nazgul”’ I exploded out of the dream, knowing instantly what it meant. In the third movie of The Lord of the Rings  trilogy, there’s a scene where the Nazgul Witch-king is destroying the armies of men. When the armor-clad princess confronts the Nazgul with her sword, the Witch-king threatens, “No man can kill me!” Just then, she rips off her helmet, lets down her hair, and pierces the Nazgul through, declaring, “I AM NO MAN!” Immediately, I understood that there was a mass women’s movement of Esthers who would carry a mighty spirit of revival and wield spiritual authority to break and restrain the demonic powers of witchcraft in our nation. Obviously this does not preclude men, but the Spirit was emphasizing the place of women in a strategic role - Esthers and Mordecais. With these two prophetic encounters spurring us onward, we collaborated with Awaken the Dawn to hold an initial seed gathering on the National Mall in the Fall of 2017. We called it “Rise Up,” and about 22,000 women came and poured out their hearts to God, even in a downpour of rain. Maybe heaven was weeping. I will never forget the tears and travail. Those women put a stake in the ground, watering it with their consecration… We believed that the 2017 Rise Up gathering was a first fruits of the million to come. Meanwhile, deep darkness has increasingly covered our nation. The chilling prophecy of a “Last Stand for America” has come more fully into view, along with the words of Isaiah:  “See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you, and His glory appears over you” (Isaiah 60:2). Unbeknownst to me, in 2017, while I was continually pondering this heavenly vision of a million Esthers with many of my spiritual daughters, another woman from the Northwest was providentially being encountered by the Lord. Jenny Donnelly, a businesswoman and co-pastor with her husband, was being led by God to begin hosting women’s gatherings. Out of the blue, the Lord said to her, ‘Call and gather a million praying women. They will rally together to turn a nation back to God.’ We began to join our faith together over God's divine strategy. Months later, I found myself on a plane engrossed in the pages of Mark Batterson's book, Chase the Lion . He writes of Genesis moments, when God breaks in with a vision and gives a glimpse of things to come. But then he tells of those decisive moments that dictate the course of decades. “A single ‘yes,’ a single ‘no,’ a ‘too early,’ a ‘too late,’ makes that hour irrevocable for a hundred generations and determines the life of an individual, a people, and even the destiny of mankind.” (1) When I read those words, I began weeping in the plane. I knew the Lord was speaking to me that it was time to push “GO.” This was my decisive moment to risk everything and call the Esthers to the Mall! It’s no mistake that the backdrop to this Esther/Mordecai movement involves, as Rabbi Jonathan Cahn describes in his book Return of the Gods,  satan’s counterparts, Ishtar and Marduk, who have also come to the forefront of history. These demonic spirits, known as ancient gods, were driven out by America’s revivals and the preaching of the gospel. However, in the 60s, when our nation began to remove God from the public square, these evil powers, finding the house of America swept clean and empty, returned and repossessed the generation with spirits seven times worse than before (see Matthew 12:45). Notably, the book does not end on a victorious note, and there was to be no epilogue. But on the very day Cahn finished his manuscript, Roe v. Wade was overturned. He went on to write the Epilogue of Hope. I believe a new chapter of God's scroll for America is unfolding. We have attained a significant victory in tearing down the national altar of bloodshed by Roe v. Wade. For eighteen years, a company of intercessors stood in front of the Supreme Court five days a week, pleading the blood of Jesus and taking Communion. With all the saints who have stood over the past fifty years against this altar of Baal, it appears that the Blood applied may have turned the tide. The ending of Roe may be a harbinger of hope for America.  Now, could A Million Voices  in D.C., in fasting and communion, applying the Blood to the doorposts of our families, our cities, and the very doorposts of our national guilt, grant us a reprieve from heaven? Could this open a door for revival and reformation? I believe God has been preparing His women to become heirs of history as they are summoned now to play a great role. It seems fitting that God would call for mothers in the spirit, to not only challenge the witchcraft empowering the destructive ideologies aimed against our faith, our families, and our children, but to birth through prayer a day of salvation for America. On October 12, 2024, [this Saturday], we are summoning a million Esthers and Mordecais to gather on the National Mall in a massive Solemn Assembly of fasting and prayer on the Day of Atonement. On that day, the most sacred day of Israel’s holy convocations, when the future of the nation was determined, the High Priest would go into the Holy of Holies with blood to atone for the sins of the whole nation. Jesus Christ is now our eternal High Priest. In repentance, humility, and faith, let us draw near to the Throne of Grace and make our appeal to heaven. Who knows, but for such a time as this, we have come to the Kingdom! (Esther 4:14) Can a nation be saved in a day? Yes! On the Day of Atonement! Pray with me: Father, we thank You for men like Lou Engle, who lay it all on the line for You. He has lived a life of humility, sacrifice, prayer, and fasting to see Your purposes established in America and around the world. We pray today that this Saturday, all of his efforts over the past 30 or so years come together in the spirit, creating a giant crescendo of Holy Spirit power. We are not making this day about him, but about the calling You have placed on his life to see America turn back to You. We ask You to move on the hearts of men and women to join us this Saturday on the Mall in Washington. If they need to change plans in order to do so, motivate them accordingly; if they must drive for a day or so just to get there, please motivate them to do so. Cause the church in our nation to recognize the urgency of this hour and the strategic nature of this event. It truly can be a “hinge of history” that saves America. And please motivate several million more to participate on the Internet. Rally the troops! Awaken the watchmen! Summon the Esther’s and Mordecai’s! This Saturday, we will come before You, the King, asking for Your mercy and deliverance! And we believe we will receive this. And we cannot fail to ask for Your supernatural aid to those suffering the effects of Helene. And we ask for mercy and protection from Hurricane Milton that is approaching. In the name of our Savior, Jesus, we pray. Amen.  Our decree:  We decree that we were born for such a time as this! Click on the link below to watch the full video. Today’s post was contributed by Lou Engle and taken from The Briefing . You can find out more about Lou at LouEngle.com . You can find out more about A Million Women event Saturday, October 12, at   AMillionWomen.org . Mark Batterson, Chase the Lion  (Sisters, OR: Multnomah publishers, 2019).

Justice Needed Stories of devastation and tragedy continue to pour in regarding Hurricane Helene. The relief efforts could now be complicated by shortages created by the dockworkers’ strike. This will not only cause many shortages, but some are saying it will cost the American economy billions of dollars a day. I certainly don’t know enough to have a position on either side of the issues being argued. However, the timing is unfortunate. The Biden/Harris administration could have forced a 2-month delay through the Taft-Hartley Act, but they need union support for the elections. The union itself could have waited. Neither occurred, and the results could now exacerbate an already tragic situation. Pray for a quick end to the strike. Here are some firsthand reports of the horrific suffering from the hurricane, taken from X (captured 10/3/2024): “In Swannanoa, some have lost everything: home, car, and all personal belongings. We worked for two days cutting trees, moving boulders, mud and debris from our road so that people could get off our mountain to either flee the area or find food, water, and other supplies they need to survive the days ahead. Entire neighborhoods washed away. Cars are in trees. Houses and businesses washed down the river. Highways and private roads are gone…” “My husband works for North Carolina DHHS state police in Black Mountain. I hear the emergency traffic all day. My son works for Henderson County Sheriff’s office and said they are still pulling bodies from the Swannanoa River and that there has been over 1000 deaths so far in Buncombe County alone. [This is much higher than what is reported on TV - time will tell.] Hospital morgues are full. They have brought in refrigerated trailers to store bodies and transport them to other areas. I had friends in Grovemont community two streets down from me that didn’t survive a mudslide that took their home with them in it. My cousin, who was a Fairview Fireman, lost his life and his nephew’s life, and almost lost his son, as well, trying to save their neighbors in a mudslide…” Speaking of ongoing efforts to feed people, one person said: “A church made peanut butter sandwiches and brought them, again there wasn’t enough. Another person slaughtered one of their cows, and the church was grilling it to feed people. They were giving small pieces of meat the size of a sausage patty. I went to the back of the line 3 times because of children getting in the line behind me. I left with nothing because a mother with a small child ran up behind me, asking if her little boy could get a sandwich before they were gone. You kind of lose your appetite when you try and process what is going on around you.” With hundreds killed over six states, thousands without food, water, shelter, and power, and no end in sight to the suffering, many are now criticizing Mayorkas-led FEMA. In an article published by Blaze News, Joseph McKinnon states: “The trouble, according to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, is that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) lacks the requisite funds. “In response to Mayorkas turning out empty pockets, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) wrote, ‘This is easy. Mayorkas and FEMA — immediately stop spending money on illegal immigration resettlement and redirect those funds to areas hit by the hurricane. Put Americans first.’ “Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) tweeted, ‘FEMA spending over a billion dollars on illegals while they leave Americans stranded and without help is treasonous. U.S. citizens are dying. Pray for our country, folks.’ "'The Biden-Harris FEMA spent over $1 BILLION on funding illegal aliens. America LAST,’ wrote Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.). “’Let me translate: We are racking up trillions in debt with all the money that our money printer prints that we then take back from law-abiding American citizens like you but we exist to spend it on anything other than helping you,’ wrote Blaze News editor in chief Matthew Peterson. “Elon Musk simply expressed disbelief, writing, ‘Wow.’ “While the DHS continues sinking taxpayer funds into aiding illegal aliens, FEMA will make a one-time $750 payment available to some qualifying Americans in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia so that they can buy food, water, and other supplies.” (1) It is hard to imagine a more inept and corrupt U.S. government than we now have in portions of ours. Millions of Americans are paying for politicians’ insatiable lust for power and money. In exchange for future votes, they’ve allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl deaths, missing children numbering in the tens of thousands, thousands of criminals and terrorists into our nation, and entire cities destroyed. Our bumbling leaders are the laughing stock of the world; “peace through strength” has been replaced by “war through weakness,” and common sense - let alone wisdom - has been rejected for lunacy. And one more thing, many living in the hard-hit areas could now see challenges to voting in November. Some are no longer receiving mail service or have nearby places to vote, if they could even get there. Pray regarding this!  The good news? (Yes, there is good news.) Millions of Americans have awakened from their stupor. They see the corruption, are aware of the deep state, know our government and many agencies are broken, and are awake to the rise of Marxism in our land. And most importantly, millions of them are praying.  Deep in their core, most Americans believe in God and know He can do the impossible. They are also becoming increasingly aware that we cannot turn things around without Him. The process will not be easy - this we also know - but an “appeal to Heaven” is going forth, and the God who birthed our nation will save our nation. I conclude with the words of Founding Father, Samuel Adams: “We have proclaimed to the world our determination ‘to die freemen, rather than to live slaves.’ We have appealed to Heaven for the justice of our cause, and in Heaven we have placed our trust.” [Samuel Adams, in a speech to the Second Continental Congress on August 1, 1776.] (2) Keep praying, church. It birthed our nation and will save our nation. And it is preserving a worldwide harvest.  Pray with me: Father, we continue to lift up those suffering from the effects of hurricane Helene. We pray for provisions to get to those who need them, medical help to those who need it, and comfort to those who have lost so much. There are doubtless those who are still waiting to be found; please work miracles and enable searchers to find them. Many agencies and volunteers are working hard; please enable them to accomplish what is needed. We continue to ask You for the transformation needed in America. Cleanse and heal our land. Do whatever is necessary to transform this nation. Give us righteous leaders in this election. We appeal to You for the salvation of America and the recovery of our destiny - representing Christ throughout the world. We know we are not the only people with this privilege, but we do play a significant role and want to do our part. Please restore this. These things we pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.  Our decree: “We have appealed to Heaven for the justice of our cause, and in Heaven we have placed our trust.” Click on the link below to watch the full video. ________________________________ theblaze.com https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/samuel-adams-quotes