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PROPHETIC SIGNIFICANCE:

2 Timothy 3:1-4 says

But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God...

While this prophecy applies to ungodly behavior of people of all ages, the phrase "disobedient to their parents" shows that it is especially true of many teens and young adults. Of course, they are not intrinsically worse than previous generations, but they are the ones who have inherited an extremely troubled world, and understandably do not have much faith in a peaceful and prosperous future. Their temptations to addictive substances and immoral activities are intense. They are the victims of the apostasy of our end-times generation.

On the other hand, if the Lord sends us the revival that we need and desire, young people will lead the way, or at least be a vital part of such a wonderful event. There are already many promising movements that could lead to a full-grown "Great Awakening," and hundreds of thousands of young people who are faithful disciples of The Lord Jesus Christ."



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Conn. Shooter Feared Being 'Committed' By Mother

Dec. 19, 2012 -
A senior law-enforcement official involved in the investigation confirmed to Fox on Tuesday that Lanza's anger at his mother over plans for “his future mental health treatment” was being examined as a possible motive for the shooting.
Another aspect of the story is the fact that a plumber who did work for the family said that Lanza spent hours playing violent video games including "Call of Duty."
Source: NewsMax
Sandy Hook shooter may have been motivated by anger, jealousy - "Officials believe Nancy Lanza volunteered at Sandy Hook Elementary... [maybe] the shooter felt his mother loved those kids more than she loved him." - Fox
Update 1/10/13 - Christie: Obama Must Deal With [Video Game] Violence Not Just Gun Control Urgent: Should Obamacare Be Repealed? Vote Here Now! - NewsMax

Prophetic Significance of Youth


On the Death—and Life—of Innocent Children

Dec. 18, 2012 - Mark Gali, senior managing editor of Christianity Today, relates the heartache of the massacred children to the Christmas story and the ultimate purpose of Christ's coming into a sinful world.
Three days after the world had done its dirtiest work on the most innocent of all, he rolled back the stone and emerged from the grave ... as if to say that the death of the innocent is not the last word. Not even close.
Source: Christianity Today
Sandy Hook Shooting Is a Warning That All Are Depraved, Says Theologian John Piper - Christian Post
The dead soul of Adam Lanza - "A desire to be famous coupled with a dead conscience is the common thread running through these recurring atrocities." - Patrick J. Buchanan



Obama offers 'love and prayers' to Newtown, says these tragedies must end

Dec. 17, 2012 - President Obama read comforting words from the Bible during a comforting speech at the interfaith prayer vigil in Newtown Connecticut.
The president vowed during his roughly 18-minute speech that in the coming weeks he will use whatever powers possible to “prevent another tragedy like this” -- including calling upon law enforcement and mental-health experts to help.
The President told the gathering that Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them — for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” He then named the children: "Charlotte. Daniel. Olivia. Josephine. Ana. Dylan. Madeleine. Catherine. Chase. Jesse. James. Grace. Emilie. Jack. Noah. Caroline. Jessica. Benjamin. Avielle. Allison." He said that God had called them all home but those of us who remain must "find the strength to carry on, and make our country worthy of their memory."
Source: Fox
Transcript: Obama’s Speech at Sandy Hook Interfaith Prayer Vigil - Wall Street Journal
God Help Us! - Ben Stein - The American Spectator

RON'S BLOG
Dec. 17,, 2012
RonGraff.jpg - 6668 Bytes What Good Can Come From This Tragedy?

The horror of the Sandy Hook school massacre is the worst possible news for our generation. It is beyond comprehension.

Among the many questions that are prompted by this tragedy is this one: "What is the prophetic significance of this event and others like it?"

2 Timothy 3:1-4 says.

But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God...

While this prophecy applies to ungodly behavior of people of all ages, the phrase "disobedient to their parents" shows that it is especially true of many teens and young adults. Of course, they are not intrinsically worse than previous generations, but they are the ones who have inherited an extremely troubled world, and understandably do not have much faith in a peaceful and prosperous future. Their temptations to addictive substances and immoral activities are intense. We have allowed God and prayer to be taken out of their education, and have handed them a world-view that denies absolute truth. Most of them do not know the Bible or have a personal relationship with Christ. They are the victims of the apostasy of our end-times generation.

Though he was inspired to write these prophetic words, the Apostle Paul could not have imagined the effect that the violent media of this age, including some of the music, many of the movies, and most of the video games would have in searing the conscience of its young victims.

On the other hand, if the Lord sends us the revival that we so desperately need and desire, young people will lead the way, or at least, be a vital part of such a wonderful event. There are already many promising movements that could lead to a full-grown "Great Awakening," and hundreds of thousands of young people who are faithful disciples of The Lord Jesus Christ."

Let us pray earnestly for the families of these precious children from the Sandy Hook Elementary school, and for the families of the adults who died protecting them. And let us pray that the godly young people of our generation will lead the way in sharing the Gospel with their peers.



Search for answers begins as nation mourns 26 elementary school massacre victims

Dec. 15, 2012 - The nation and even the whole world are trying to make sense of the massacre of 26 people - including 20 children- at the Sandy Hook Elementary school yesterday. A news conference is expected very soon this morning.
The rampage, coming less than two weeks before Christmas, was the nation's second-deadliest school shooting, exceeded only by the Virginia Tech massacre that claimed 33 lives in 2007.
Source: Fox
The Nerdy Goth Who Became a Mass Child Killer - NewsMax
Hundreds Pack Newtown Church for Shooting Vigil - NewsMax
Mike Huckabee: Newtown Shooting No Surprise, We've 'Systematically Removed God' From Schools - Huffington Post
Rachel Weeping for Her Children: The Massacre in Connecticut - Albert Mohler - Religion Today
Sandy Hook Shooting: Christian Leaders React to 'Worst Imaginable Scenario' - Christian Post

At least 26 dead in shooting at Connecticut elementary school

Dec. 14, 2012 - At least 26 people, including 20 children, were killed at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut this morning. The shooter, who is dead, is thought to be 20-yr-old Adam Lanza. He was wearing black combat garb and a military vest.
A source told Fox News that the shooter's mother and father, who were divorced, were also killed. His mother, who taught at the school, and her entire kindergarten classroom were killed at the school.
According to the Connecticut Post, police are also questioning a handcuffed man who was led out of the woods by officers.
Source: Fox
CBS News: 27 Dead, Including 20 Children, In Elementary School Shooting - CBS Connecticut

‘War on Jesus’? U.S. Colleges Have ‘Outright Disregard & Disdain for Jesus Christ,’ Report Claims

Dec. 2, 2012 - A conservative website called "The College Fix" has published a report that analyzed 316 courses at 12 universities, and concluded that they show “an outright disregard and disdain for Jesus Christ.” Most of the professors regularly snub Jesus and gloss over his message, stressing instead, the historical context and critical analysis.
Source: The Blaze

Live Updates on Movie Theater Shooting in Colorado

July 21, 2012 -
Speaking during a news conference, Aurora Police Chief Dan Oates confirmed that law enforcement officials had suspended efforts to get into the apartment on Friday night.
Ongoing information on the shooting is posted here.
Source: N.Y. Times
Colorado Movie Theater Shooting: 71 Victims The Largest Mass Shooting - ABC
Christian Movie Critic: Massacre Is Simply 'Evil' at Work! - Ted Baehr - NewsMax
Gotham City Is a Caricature of Biblical Babylon - Wallace Henley - Christian Post

At least 12 dead, at least 50 injured in shooting at Colorado movie theater, police say

July 20, 2012 -
At least 12 people have been killed and up to 50 injured after a mass shooting at a showing of "The Dark Knight Rises" at a suburban Denver movie theater, police say.
A suspect was taken into custody by police who were already on hand for crowd control. He is James Holmes, 24. He entered through an emergency door, released a smoke bomb and began shooting with a rifle and two handguns. It is not yet known whether or not there is any connection to terrorism.
Source: Fox
A Dark Night Indeed: Trying to Make Sense Out of Another Senseless Act of Violence - Religion Today
Full Coverage - Fox - Denver
Gunman kills 12 in Colorado movie theater - CNN

It's All About 'Me' After All

April 3, 2012 - Some educators were surprised by the results of surveys that suggest that "Millennials," the curent crop of young adults and collegians are "more selfish, less interested in the well-being of others and less concerned about the environment than previously thought."

Jean Twenge, a psychology professor at San Diego State University was shocked at the findings.

Twenge and her team based their study on two long-term surveys, the American Freshman project and the University of Michigan's Monitoring the Future project, given to youth for the last 40 years.

The economic downturn has evidently caused most young collegians to be most interested in gaining wealth, and less interested in politics, or even developing a meaningful philosophy of life.

Source: Crosswalk - Jaclyn Martin, WORLD Magazine
Millennials Becoming 'Religiously Unaffiliated' in Record Numbers - Crosswalk

Principal says schools at fault

Mar. 17, 2012 - Jeffrey Wick of Bowliing Green, Virginia is a school principal. He has written a book, Public Education: The Final Solution in the Conquest of America's Ideals, and has the courage to warn us that the philosophy that guides the school system is undermining our nation's greatness...
"which is its Christian foundation, freedom that we were founded upon, sacrifice, hard work, rugged individualism and all those traits that our founders based our Constitution and our nation upon."
Source: OneNewsNow

The Missing Factor in Higher Education

Mar. 3, 2012 -
Prior to the Civil War, church-affiliated colleges educated 90 percent of undergraduates in America... Today, public universities educate over 73 percent of American undergraduates.
This article explores what has happened to higher education. It shows why the secular University is a problem, and how Christian Universities are unique, and how they can stay that way.
Source: Christianity Today


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