Amendment 69 – “ColoradoCare”

Some have asked me where have I been?  Why haven’t I posted any articles lately?  They want to know if I am, okay.  Nothing is wrong.  I have been busy.  What have I been doing?  I learned about a potential amendment to the Colorado Constitution.  If approved by a simple majority of Colorado voters, it will create a single-payer, government-controlled, health-care system.  It will force all Coloradans under burdensome taxation and the iron-fisted rule of unaccountable, mastermind-state regulators and bureaucrats (see: The Plan, or 9-NEWS article).

Amendment 69, or “ColoradoCare,” is currently “flying under the radar.”  Through the petition process, the secretary of state certified the needed signatures and approved the proposed amendment, adding it to the November 8, 2016, general election ballot.  I have called and knocked on doors, speaking with hundreds of Colorado citizens.  A handful of people have heard about this amendment, which shall fundamentally transform Colorado into a Canadian or English style, socialist-health care state.  When registered voters grant me an opportunity to talk with them, they are both surprised and shocked what this amendment shall do to them, robbing them of their hard-earned personal wealth.

Another thing I have noticed as I walk neighborhoods and encounter socialists, young and old, they are well versed in the salient points of ColoradoCare.  It seems they have been well prepared for the pending, emotionally charged political battle.  They tell me this system will take care of all Coloradans health needs with no concern for its negative economic impacts.  When a socialist system claims it will, “Take care of its people,” they eventually, “Take care of,” – eliminate – them.  Leftists refuse to examine the historical evidence, which repeatedly demonstrates that all socialist health-care systems result in diminished care, lower-grade providers, fewer medical choices for patients, longer waiting periods to obtain needed procedures (see VA Scandals), and rationed services.  Uncaring bureaucratic-designed system protocols must be followed or else doctors shall not be paid for their medical services, even if obeying the dictated steps may cost the patient’s life.  This all stems from the founding ColoradoCare philosophy – “Treat the society as a whole rather than the individual patient.”  Once again, we see their Saul Alinsky ideology in action – “The ends justify the means.”

Obviously, I support economic freedom and choice.  When the government acts to remove personal choice, it better have a an overwhelmingly-compelling reason – something like Imperial Japan’s attack of Pearl Harbor or Islam’s September 11, 2001 and 2012 assaults.  All other takings deserve to be challenged, severely.  My prayer to Almighty God is this: please inspire Coloradoans to read proposed Amendment69 (the entire 12-page document is linked here, ColoradoCare), understand its long-term implications (IndependenceInstitute analysis), and vote their conscience, accordingly on November 8, 2016.  My hope is that voters will choose liberty over ColoradoCare’s un-American, mastermind-utopian ideology.

February 16, 2016 Bible Study – Isaiah 65:1-16

Tuesday’s Bible study was Isaiah 65:1-16.  Have you ever read a passage of scripture many times and for some reason you just can’t seem to get what the Holy Spirit is saying through it?  It is as if Almighty God has chosen to reveal the full measure of His meaning here at some future time and maybe to a future generation.  Consequently, my answers to my standard questions will be brief and unfortunately lack substance.

1. What is the main point of this passage? The best I can see in verses 1 through 7, God is going to reveal Himself to the gentiles, which He has through Jesus.  But it also appears He intends to judge some of the gentile people at some future time.  We know from history, He has destroyed many gentile nations that have mistreated His people.  In verses 8 through 12, God declares He will preserve for Himself a remnant of people who will serve Him.  However, to those who forsake Him, they are destined for judgment.  I wonder if this applies to many Americans who reject Him and mistreat His children (both Christians and Jews).  In verses 13 through 16, God declares His reward for those who serve Him.  In verses 17 through 25, God foretells of a new heaven, earth, and Jerusalem.  The past will be forgotten and His people will rejoice.  His people will build houses and live in them.  They will eat the produce of the land, and their labor will not be in vain.  He promises to hear and answer their prayers before they even ask or speak.  What a glorious day that will be?
2. What does God reveal about Himself? He has a plan for a glorious future for all people who love and serve Him, who allow Him to purify them by His Holy Spirit. 
3. What insights can I apply to my life? I hope I will live to see this passage completely fulfilled.  Regardless, if I do not see it on this side of glory, I’ll see it when I enter the joy of His Kingdom.
4. How can I use this passage to honor God?  I do not have to understand every passage God has ordered to be preserved in His word.  But I can choose to trust Him.  He has a plan for His creation and He is executing His plan for His purposes.  I choose this day to trust Him for what He will do today, and all of my tomorrows.
5. Where is God working in my life today?  I began my new, part-time job, which I believe God has ordered for me to perform.  I am asking God to fulfill in me verses 22 and 23.  He will bless the work of my hands and my labor shall not be in vain.  Amen!

Thanks for reading and praying.