Let me start today’s blog with condolences to the Stephenson Family.  The patriarch of their family, Tom Stephenson, passed away on Sunday evening.  He was a wonderful Christian man known for his love of God.  He witnessed to everyone about Jesus and was such a friendly face in everyone’s lives that had the honor of meeting him.  I didn’t spend a lot of time around Tom, but you really didn’t need to in order to see what a kind man he was.  His sons and daughter will miss him I am sure as will the grandkids and daughters in law.  Our thoughts and prayers will be with the family as they adjust over the next few weeks and months. Tom remained steadfast in his faith and now is reaping the rewards of his journey toward a peaceful eternity with his Heavenly Father.

This past Monday I went to volunteer for the first time on a presidential campaign.  I have come to believe the best candidate for us this year is Ted Cruz.  I decided this is an important election that requires a little more than talking about it, I wanted to make a contribution of time.  You know when something is important to someone because they don’t just throw money at it they spend their much more valuable time to support in any way they can.  It was an interesting experience and I will continue to volunteer.  I asked God to show me the path he wanted me to take and I would walk that path with a willing heart.  I remain steadfast in that promise to find God’s purpose on this path.  So far, a few calls and some signs and a lot of posting of articles is what I have done.

There are days as I watch the media outlets that I used to enjoy so much, that I now realize I don’t agree with,  it is hard to not become very frustrated and negative about the chances of Ted Cruz.  I still believe that after years of conservatives asking for someone who is a strict Conservative Constitutionalist Christian and  now when we have one in the embodiment of Ted Cruz, they are looking at that shiny object that gets more attention and is entertaining.  Entertainment will not protect our Constitution.  Vulgar language and topics will not solve America’s problem with immorality.  Insults and loud speaking is not diplomatic.  Donald Trump is not a lifelong, pro-life, Christian conservative.  He has not been steadfast in ANY conservative stances.  Ted Cruz hasn’t recently become a conservative or a Christian, he has been steadfast in his protection and fight for the Constitution, religious liberty, pro-life issues and in his faith.  Why would anyone look at these two descriptions and decide on Trump??

I will continue to campaign for Ted Cruz, but I do not put my FAITH in him.  My faith is in my Heavenly Father that is in control of the future of this country and in control of my life.  I am committed to remain steadfast in my dependence on God and His guidance.  WHATEVER His will is that is what I place my hope in.  As Franklin Graham has said about his Decision Tour 2016 in which he is holding prayer rallies for our country on the steps of the capitals of all 50 states in this election year,  the answer is not the  Democrat or Republican party, but the answer for this country is GOD!

Today in one of my devotionals  this was the last paragraph: “If we will set our sights on the Lord, He will make sure our steps.  No snare, trap or pitfall can stop us when our eyes are on the Lord.  He will guard us each step of the way.” I will remind steadfast in my commitment to Take a Stand for Christ and follow the path He sets before me. I don’t have to worry about whether people listen to me or take me serious or who they choose to vote for because if I do what I can for this effort, I know God will lead and guide me and I can rest in that assurance.

Next Tuesday is the Missouri primary.  Get out, TAKE A STAND and vote the Bible.