ORN October Newsletter 1995

September 25, 1995

THE WORLD TURNED UPSIDE DOWN!

Precious brothers and sisters,

World magazine has graciously given us its August 26 - September 2, 1995 issue to place in your hands as a keepsake. World, of course, is looking for new subscribers and we highly recommend it. Our family has been receiving World for the past two years. It is a great replacement for Time and Newsweek. We have found its biblical worldview on contemporary issues driving us deeper into the Word of God. This is as it should be. World will be a tremendous resource for you and your children as you seek God's hand at work in the events of the day.

"His intent was that now, THROUGH THE CHURCH, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Eph. 3: 10-11)

This Scripture so profoundly represents what God is doing these days that it almost makes us want to leap for joy. Some of us are leaping already. It is as if we have stumbled upon a new treasure that no one has yet seen and we simply can't wait to get the news out. God is up to something, and He is doing it through His church. Those who have eyes to see are witnessing a profound yet very subtle revolution. On its face this revolution is being reflected in the politics of our day but, in truth, it is being more accurately revealed in a personal spiritual revolution.

Miss Norma continues to grow in the Lord. She is now 100% pro-life. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that the longer one follows Jesus the more one becomes like Him. Norma, who was once the persecutor, has now become the persecuted. The hunter has become the hunted. The malinger has become the maligned. Miss Norma is learning about the active participation in the sufferings of Christ and we rejoice with her as she is coming forth as pure gold. A. W. Tozer said it best, "It is doubtful God can use greatly anyone He does not hurt deeply." Please keep her in your prayers and thank you for the letters of encouragement so many of you have sent to her.

Sandra Cano (Mary Doe of Doe vs. Bolton) has also been brutally and maliciously abused by the abortion industry. Miss Norma and Sandra have both deeply repented of the part they played in the judicial legalization of child killing in America. Interesting that the two women used by the child killing industry to usher our nation into this age of horror never themselves had an abortion. These two symbols of the "pro-choice" movement are now both professing, confessing Christians who are doing everything our Lord enables them to do to bring an end to legalized child killing in America.

In an open letter to Operation Rescue dated August 30, 1995 Sandra Cano said, "This case (Doe vs. Bolton) is based on fraud, and never should have happened ... I never wanted or had an abortion ... I was used and manipulated for others at that time ... I am pro-life and always have been and always will be. I will never give up the fight to change the part I was responsible for in helping this law be passed. I will do everything possible to change this terrible law."

Does it surprise you that this foolish law (The fool says in his heart, "There is no God") mandated to us by the Supreme Court on January 22, 1973 is based on lies -- Big Lies? It shouldn't. Does this sound familiar? "You belong to your father the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language for he is a liar and the father of all lies." (Jn 8:44)

The lies are now being exposed by the Church of the Living God and we are witnessing the systematic destruction of the child killing industry. But more than this we are seeing our nation begin to turn its face to Almighty God again. The revolution is on! It cannot and will not be stopped.

It is imperative that we recognize this revolution has not come as a result of our political acumen. It has come as a result of our brokeness before God and willingness to allow theology to become biography. Law and politics always reflect the heart of a nation. Though we haven't yet seen the laws change (they seem to be getting progressively worse) we are beginning to see the political landscape change. As the heart of our nation is once again turning toward God our laws and politics are reflecting that change.

We are a nation in the throes of revolution. The world is being turned upside down. We are turning from one worldview (my rights, my body, my choice, my way) to another (not my will but thine be done). God is changing the heart of this nation through His church. He is using those who are unashamedly proclaiming that Jesus is the standard and there is no other. Hallelujah!

The enemy, of course, is crying, "Foul!" He is angry about Norma. He is angry about Sandra. He is angry that medical schools are not teaching his murderous procedure. He is angry about doctors, nurses, administrators, security guards, deathscorts, giving their hearts to Christ. He is angry that child killing is being exposed for the evil it is. He is angry because Christians like Marilyn, Carmen, Oldrich, and many others continue to take the battle to his turf inspite of his slanderous, blasphemous threats. In short, "he is filled with fury because he knows his time is short."

The child killing industry is suffering its worst nightmare -- the truth is being told - and lived out! Kate Michelman, Sarah Weddington, Patricia Ireland et. al., are back-pedaling fast now. They are scrambling for "middle ground", saying that second and third trimester abortions are probably pretty bad things to do. They never said this before. The revolution is on!

Even the editors of major newspapers and magazines recognize the winds of change and are beginning to write about America's ambivalence toward abortion. They too are looking for "middle ground" and compromise, but there is none. They are coming face to face with the fact that their position is wrong, absolutely wrong.

Listen to the lying whisper of the enemy, "I won't do D abortions anymore. I won't even do second trimester abortions if that is what you want. See, I'm trying to be reasonable. I'll be good, I promise. You guys win, I'll leave you alone. Can't we all just get along." More lies from the pit of hell!

There is no "middle ground" in the battle for the lives of little children. Abortion is preeminently a Gospel issue. While our Lord's enemies are scrambling and looking for compromise, we, the Church of Jesus Christ, are pressing for nothing less than total and absolute surrender.

That's right! There is no need to make deals or compromises with this enemy. We will not negotiate with him. We will demand, in the Name of Jesus, that he take his hands off of our children, all of them and never dare touch them again. It is at this time that we will take our rightful places in the "gates of our cities".

THE WORLD IS TRULY BEING TURNED UPSIDE DOWN.


UPCOMING EVENTS:

International Christian Leadership Institute: October 18-22 or 25-29 at Outlook Farm in Windsor, New York. Randall Terry, George Grant, and Howard Phillips at their best. Call Randall Terry Live at (607)655-1900.

Sidewalk Counselors Retreat: October 20-22 1995 at Saddle Rock Camp in Metone, Alabama. Please join us. Call Patty Gensmer (205) 798-8209.

Rally for Life: November 16-19, 1995 in Melbourne, Florida with Johnny Hunter and Rev. Flip Benham. Call Pastor Luther (407) 726-0444.

Roe Memorial Weekend: January19-22, 1996 in Dallas, Texas

Holy Week Passion for Life: April 1-6, 1996 City to be announced.

Jesus is the Standard: Republican National Convention August 9-18, 1996 in San Diego, California. All Operation Rescue leaders will be there to lift up Jesus as the Standard.

Keep the faith brothers and sisters.

In Christian love,

Flip


EMPTY PLAYGROUNDS by: Norma Leah McCorvey

Wednesday, August 2, 1995 sitting in front of Hillcrest Church

I sit across from a playground that I visited this eve with a small child.
I know of such places where children play.
I know that I am the cause of them not being here today.
These playgrounds for innocent children now dead because of sins I helped do.
I hope, Lord, that the wonderful playground you have is well guarded with angels.
Angels who will protect them -- keep them happy and safe.
Angels who will make them smile and laugh.
So that, when that glorious day comes; the children will not hold this sin against me.
For every time I see a playground empty, I will know that yours will be full.
The sun is now setting, and my heart hurts, Lord.
For the numbers who from abortion have been torn apart.
I pray you can put them back together and make them whole.
If you like, Lord, use my body to make your precious children whole again.
I ask you to do this not only for them Lord, but also for the love I have for each one of them.
Lord God, you gave your only Son, and He shed His blood for us.
All I did was give my baby away, so that women could tear theirs apart.
For this I will never be able to look you in the face without shame.


Miss Norma, we have a Scripture for you:

Psalm 34:5 "Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame."

Look who's shining now!

Flip