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By C D Swanson
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Sounds of the world—Noise of evil
“Two police officers were ambushed early this morning while sitting in their patrol car.
Sounds of the world—Noise of evil
“A family was rescued after being held captive in horrific conditions, in their basement. The youngest was three, and the oldest twenty-five years old. They were all malnourished…”
Sounds of the world—Noise of evil
“A woman was thrown from a moving vehicle and is in ICU fighting for her life. She's a mother of two. She's a victim of domestic abuse, as are her children, who are currently in State Custody…”
Sounds of the world—Noise of evil
“A home invasion turned ugly and violent, leaving two children and their mother dead. The husband is the lone survivor, currently in critical condition fighting for his life…”
Sounds of the world—Noise of evil
“Two teenagers took their lives after enduring years of sexual abuse and bullying at school. It has yet to be determined if they knew each other, or just a terribly sad coincidence…”
Sounds of the world—Noise of evil
“And now I must warn our viewers, that what you’re about to see is gruesome, and hard to take. So, if anyone has a weak stomach, turn away from your sets. We're about to go live showing the aftermath of a chemical attack, and see children suffering…”
Sounds of the world—Noise of evil
( A rally) “We don’t want God in our schools. We don’t want God in our business, or government. We don’t want people telling us ‘in God we trust.’ This is a new world, this is the real world. And, as for all of you Bible thumping people, who think that Jesus is the way, or that your God is real. Well, there are only a small amount of you that believe this. And, we are offended by you Christians, or people who believe in your so called God…”
Sounds of the world—Noise of evil
(A Rally) “We don’t need your prayers and thoughts, we need action. Stop talking about prayers and thoughts, all you big hypocrites who read Bibles. We need action now. We need to realize that there are more atheists in this world than those who believe. Stop with your sanctimonious speeches. Keep your prayers and thoughts…”
Sounds of the world—Noise of evil
“A now, a very sad story to report; five missionary women and four children were killed today in a roadside slaughter. They were on their way to a brand new Bible school where they thought they would be safe…”
Sounds of the world—Noise of evil
“Today is National Prayer day. We take you live to your local town square where thousands have gathered in unison, holding hands and praying for peace and God’s presence in our lives. Let’s listen in as we hear from several clergy varying in religious affiliations, but here all for one purpose, praying to God, for help, guidance, and His grace and mercy in our world today…”
“Dear Lord, we know that You are with us, and that You hear our prayers, You’ve said that where two or three are gathered in Your name, there You will be. We know You’ve also said, you’ll never leave us, nor forsake us, and that You’re with us always, even until the end of the age. We pray for Your perfect peace, and wisdom, and for Your beautiful light to shine, shine, shine…on all of the ugliness in this world, shine through the darkness, and the ugly shrill sounds of evil. We need You Lord, oh how we need You! I pray that hearts will be healed, and that Your voice be heard over all of the noise in the world. Lord God, Prince of Peace, we need You, now, today, always, in Jesus precious name we pray, Amen.”
Sounds of the world—Music of Peace
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Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
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“Peace is what I leave with you; it is my own peace that I give you. I do not give it as the world does. Do not be worried and upset; do not be afraid.” John 14:27
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Wing His Words
A well-thought out response to the 24/7 newsbeat of doom and gloom.
A well-thought out response to the 24/7 newsbeat of doom and gloom.