All the time . . .

God is good!  There are some unbelievably confused and deceived people trying their best to destroy my church, our Christian school, and my family.  They have used social media and the news media to take words and actions out of context, twist facts, and tell bold faced lies about ABT, ACS, and Jason, all in the name of "social justice."  The hundreds of people who know the truth are not allowed to speak up because if they do, they are attacked so vehemently that they can't even be heard.  Only Satan's emissaries are allowed to be heard during this time of complete insanity.  I know that my God is capable of thwarting their plans; but just like the three godly Israelites in the book of Daniel and just like Mercy Me sings about in their song "Even If," I will say "BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD" even if He allows our enemies to win this battle they've waged.  The bottom line is that they might seem to win this battle, but they won't win anything in reality.  No matter what happens, ABT will continue to share the Gospel and God's love with all of Alaska, ACS will continue to educate and share God's love with children and teenagers, and the Hofacker family will continue to serve God faithfully and live God's love in joy because THE JOY OF THE LORD IS OUR STRENGTH.

Last night, our family gathered in our kitchen to discuss the "worst case scenario," and we all agreed that the "worst case" isn't really all that bad because our God is good and will always provide what we need.  This morning, my Bible reading "happened" to be Isaiah 35.  I know this passage is talking about the Israelites, but as Gentile believers in Jesus Christ, I believe we can also claim these promises as our own:
". . . They shall see the glory of the Lord,
The excellency of our God.
Strengthen the weak hands,
And make firm the feeble knees,
Say to those who are fearful hearted,
'Be strong, do not fear!
Behold, your God will come WITH VENGEANCE,
With the recompense of God;
He will come and save you.'
. . . They shall obtain joy and gladness,
And sorrow and sighing shall flee away."

COME, LORD JESUS!!