Can The Election Be Stolen?

ACORN, a dangerous organization
As we near the last several weeks of the election, reports of voter registration fraud is rampant. The organization, ACORN, has been investigated in all of the key states for illegal voter registration. The Obama campaign has given ACORN $800,000 to help his campaign win the election.

In Ohio, a homeless man registered 73 times. The sectatary of state, who is a democrat, has done little to stop the illegal registrations. As a communtiy oraganizer, Obama worked with ACORN and was also the lawyer for ACORN.

Because of these critical times, we need a fair election. We need someone who will defend the rights of the unborn. According to Chuck Todd, political director of NBC, Obama believes in "abortion on demand" which means that a woman can abort her baby up to the ninth month for any reason. Obama has stated that a fetus does not have any human rights.

What is God's Will?
A Christian recently said that "voting is not important because God will put in who He wants." Well, it is God's will that man has "free will." Don't be like the man who jumped off his roof, broke his leg, then said, "Look what God did to me." God will let man and nations sow to good or evil. Nations will reap what they sow. Read my article about "free will," Is Your Fate In the Cards? The article is at: http://www.songsforthesoul.org/

What can the Christian do?
As Christians we need to do two things. We need to vote, and we need to vote for the candidate that does not have "antichristian" views. Obama has many "antichristian" policys.

The second thing we need to do is to pray fervently for this election. The Bible teaches that "we have not because we ask not." God will intervene in the affairs of a man or a nation when prayer goes forth. Pray that this election will be fair, regardless of who wins the election.

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. --2 Chronicles 7:14

The Stockmarket Crash

Massive stock sell off.
As I write this blog, there has been a massive sell-off in the stock markets around the world. The U.S. Dow average tumbled below 9000. Millions of people are losing their life savings. Some are beginning to call this a market crash.

Where should my money be during this time?
If you are young and invested in the stock market, you should not panic. In time, most of the value of your portfolio will return. If you are 50 or older, you should have very little in the stock market. Your money should be in money market funds, CDs, and bonds. However, if you do have a large amount in stock, it may be too late to sell. You may be able to ride it out. Once you sell, you lock-in your losses. The stock market will likely fall again tomorrow. At some point, it will reach a bottom, then start a slow climb back up. The U.S. is resilient and will rebound. So you should get some of your money back in time.

There is hope.
During the 1929 crash, the government did nothing. Because of that policy, the people of the U.S. went through a very difficult time with massive unemployment, and bread-lines. While the recent unemployment figures rose, it is nowhere near the 25% figure of 1929 and 1930. This time the U.S. is using every tool available to get money into the banks which will then get to large and small businesses. This will help the economy. By the way, the next several years is not the time to increase taxes or to have big social programs such health care for everyone. A tax credit to be used to buy health care would be beneficial.
The G-7 countries will be meeting in Washington on Saturday to try to find a solution. China, who is not part of the G7, has pledged to do everything it can to help. It owns over a trillion of U.S. bonds, and if it signals that it will buy more, this will show their faith in the U.S. economy. That, in turn, will help the stock market.

Where is my money?
About 90% of my money has been in money market funds for some time. I have been advising to get out of stocks for several years. I have only a few dividend-paying stocks. When the market reaches the bottom, I may buy a few more.

There are several MM funds I can recommend. The best one is Vanguard's Federal money market which is invested only in treasuries. The next best one is Vanguard's Prime money market which has about 56% invested in treasuries.

Remember, the darkest moment is just before daylight. It will get dark and look bleak for the near future, but the United States will lead the world out of this crisis.

Where to put your trust.
I leave you with the words of David from 20:7: Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.

There is only one place to put your trust in times like these. It is not in the stock market, or the government; it is in the name of the Lord Jesus, the messiah.

The Purpose Of This Blog

Because of the times that we live, I have started this blog. As Dickens said many years ago: This is the best of times and the worst of times. We live in a world that has advanced technologically like a rocket, but the soul of man has not kept pace. The good news is this: The Holy Spirit is moving upon the hearts of men as never before, and many are obeying the gospel, making Jesus the Lord of their lives, and being filled with His Holy Spirit.

Since I watch world trends closely, I shall try to keep you informed of the trends in the news, in investments, in the political world, in the gospel music world, and in prophecy. While I will make some predictions, I will never predict the "hour or the day" when Christ shall return, for no man has that information, only God.

There is an old song that is so relevant to these times.

In times like these...You need a Saviour,
In times like these...You need an anchor,
Be very sure...Be very sure,
Your Anchor holds and grips the solid rock.

That Rock is Jesus...the solid Rock,
That Rock is Jesus...the only One,
I'm very sure...I'm very sure,
My anchor holds and grips that solid Rock.