Pick Me Up

 

Pick Me Up

by Kelly J.W. Brown

In despair

Beyond repair

Lord, do you care

How I fare?

 

I need you, Jesus

To pick up my pieces

Source: "Pick Me Up" is a poem published in Rooted in the Savior ebook that's found at most online book stores. 

Image courtesy of Smiln32

Cooler Weather Means Christmas is Around the Corner and Reminds me of God's Gift to Us

 

God’s Gift

by Kelly J.W. Brown

He gave His one and only son
Our Savior
Who died for us
Showing God’s favor

 

That we may have eternal life
Through Jesus, king of kings
Who overcame the strife
Of life’s burdensome things

 

Jesus, overcame the grave
For us and forevermore
Willing to save
Mankind and restore

 

Restore us to Yah-weh
Praising His name
Holy Spirit among us
Burning brightly its flame

*This poem and others are found in Rooted in the Savior ebook that is available at most online bookstores.

*Photo by Webani

Missing Privacy

I'm not sure where I am going with this but here goes. I just wanted to say that this month has been quite a blessing so far. I had my birthday and I've been graced with another year of living within the United States of America. I have seen so many changes and want to reflect on the past younger years of my life.

As a young child growing up in the Midwest, I ventured out in the world and was outside during the warmer months. No iPhone, no GPS tracking, no flock cameras monitoring me or showing where I was located at for others to know. I remember not worrying about being watched by others but knowing that the only being watching me was God. 

Gone are those carefree days of not worrying about surveillance. There is no privacy beyond our homes. I miss that. I miss the simpleness and innocence of my childhood. It is something I do cherish as I have seen more of our rights to privacy shoved to the side in the pursuit of so called protection by the higher authorities or the government. 

I miss having privacy and know that it is something that the next younger generations will not understand. I wish for precious moments to be not recorded by outsiders. And for the government to not know my whereabouts. It is my hope that as Americans we continue to preserve and fight for our inalienable rights. I would like to see my child and other children be able to experience the America I knew before cell phones and flock cameras came into existence.

Keep the Enemy Out of the United States

I have never understood why America would allow blatant enemies inside our borders. Logically, it does not make sense to grant our adversaries the privilege of land ownership for agricultural or manufacturing purposes within the United States of America. Why are we letting the enemy inside our borders?

For example, the U.S. government has allowed China inside our borders. Currently, China owns land near 19 U.S. military bases. Most importantly, according to the New York Post, they occupy lands near strategic bases such as Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg) in Fayetteville, North Carolina; Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) in Killeen, Texas; Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in San Diego, California, and MacDill air force base in Tampa, Florida. However, sources say that Florida has recently banned China from occupying property within the state.

In 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following legislation Florida Senate Bill 264 to kick China out of owning lands in Florida. And other states should follow suit. DeSantis and others recognize that letting China inside our borders poses a threat to national security- that is letting China have the advantage of spying on us. 

Indeed, China has been spying on us as reported in the Wall Street Journal in September of 2023. Chinese intruders have tried to spy and breach military bases for at least 100 times and continue to do so in an importunate manner. Officials have found that the Chinese have snuck onto a missile range in New Mexico and Chinese scuba divers were spotted within distance of a government rocket-launch site in Florida. China has been able to advance their economy, technology and national interests by being present in America under the guise of pursuing lands for agriculture and factory reasons. There is no substantial gain for the U.S. in having China own property within our borders. Some senators recognize this fact- that it is detrimental to continue to have China own around 380,000 acres of U.S. land.

Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Katie Britt (R-Alabama) and Kevin Cramer (R- North Dakota), reintroduced the Not One More Inch or Acre Act that will ban any Chinese individual or business from owning American land. This act has not been passed yet. 

According to the U.S. Senator Tom Cotton's website, the act would prohibit citizens of the People’s Republic of China, members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or any individual or entity acting on their behalf from purchasing any real estate in the United States. It also would require the sale of any property owned or influenced by the CCP that the President determines to be a national security risk.

Set a minimum penalty for foreign investors who fail to comply with USDA reporting requirements.

The Not One More Inch or Acre Act presents a common sense approach in stopping China from invading our lands and threatening our national security. Letting the Enemy within Our Borders does nothing for us but will cause our ultimate demise. It is time to support the passage of the Not One More Inch or Acre Act and other measures that secures our borders and protects the livelihood of what we know to be America.

Sources: *https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-britt-cramer-no-chinese-citizen-company-should-own-american-land/

*https://nypost.com/2024/06/20/us-news/chinese-owned-farmland-next-to-19-us-military-bases/

*https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/chinese-gate-crashers-at-u-s-bases-spark-espionage-concerns-cdef8187

*https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/264

Violation of First Amendment Rights

Our rights are being trampled upon. The fact that even opposing or conflicting views are not allowed is troublesome. Look at Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. He said that when Joe Biden became president, his social media posts were removed. In other words, he was censured or silenced by the Biden administration for criticizing the COVID-19 vaccine and other policies during that time. But that's not the only example of the violation of first amendment rights.  

Last year on September 10, 2025 a patriotic and Christian voice was silenced. Charlie Kirk was assassinated for speaking out in truth and exercising his first amendment right of speech. That is not how it should be. Americans should welcome debate even if it is something that is not agreed upon. Differing opinions can help shed light on issues that affect everybody and help shape viewpoints and positions on controversial topics. New ideas can form and enlighten those who hear or read the issues. Solutions to societal problems can develop from these debates and improve countless lives. All in all, the first amendment is crucial and is the backbone of what makes the United States great.

The first amendment is what makes America truly special. If anything, I hope that it is protected and citizens realize it needs to be upheld. The day we lose our right to speak, assembly and pursue happiness is the day that liberty has died. America will have fallen into depravity. Everyone should be on alert and concerned about our rights. Censorship and silencing individuals who speak their minds has no place in a truly free America.

"His Sacrifice" Poem in Calling on God Ebook

 

His Sacrifice

by Kelly JW Brown

Sacrifices for sin
In the past
To be forgiven
Cleansed at last

Jesus, died for us
Though we are dross
In our sinful ways
He hung on the cross

Giving us a relationship
With Yah-weh
The veil was torn
Providing a doorway

To be with God
In his loving care
Not harmed at all
Nothing can compare

Tribute to the U.S. Flag

 

The majestic flag
Waving in the air
Beautiful and mighty
For all to stare

Stare at its colors
Red, white and blue
Honoring those who served
And what is true