Julie and David held the basket of tomatoes between them as they headed for the compound kitchen. The garden was abundent with all kinds of fresh vegies and fruit. Everything that was made for the people who lived at the compound was always fresh and home grown thanks be to a loving Father who always provided for them.
Brother Aaron was the only leader of the compound now that the Rabbi had gone on to Isreal. Brother Aaron felt like he had been gone forever and truely missed his friend. But the Lord had been good to them. He continued to bring people in on a daily basis. Many of the people had escaped the governments demands on their lives and were now being trained at the compound in the areas the Lord was guiding them. Soon many of them would be going on to other places to do the Lords work. Thinking of this made Brother Aaron sad because he knew that Julie and David would soon depart for Isreal though he was the only one that knew this. He had asked Julie to go ahead and let Emily know so that she could be trained to take her place in the bible studies and both her and Kevin would be able to tend the garden and show others. As he headed back to his office he saw Julie and David leaving the kitchen heading back to their cabin. He knew they had a meeting with Kevin and Emily this afternoon and wondered if thats where they were headed.
Kevin and Emily had been walking and talking for the last hour about their new little one that she was carrying before they both realized they were almost late for their meeting with Julie and David. "They said it was really important Kevin, we should really hurry." she told him. "Well you just take your time walking. I dont want anything to happen to you or our little one." he smiled at her. "You know our Lord is inside here (she patted her tummy) knitting our child together for us. He will take care of me so stop worrying." He hugged her close as they walked together to Julie and Davids cabin, both of them wondering what the meeting was about.
Brother Aaron was the only leader of the compound now that the Rabbi had gone on to Isreal. Brother Aaron felt like he had been gone forever and truely missed his friend. But the Lord had been good to them. He continued to bring people in on a daily basis. Many of the people had escaped the governments demands on their lives and were now being trained at the compound in the areas the Lord was guiding them. Soon many of them would be going on to other places to do the Lords work. Thinking of this made Brother Aaron sad because he knew that Julie and David would soon depart for Isreal though he was the only one that knew this. He had asked Julie to go ahead and let Emily know so that she could be trained to take her place in the bible studies and both her and Kevin would be able to tend the garden and show others. As he headed back to his office he saw Julie and David leaving the kitchen heading back to their cabin. He knew they had a meeting with Kevin and Emily this afternoon and wondered if thats where they were headed.
Kevin and Emily had been walking and talking for the last hour about their new little one that she was carrying before they both realized they were almost late for their meeting with Julie and David. "They said it was really important Kevin, we should really hurry." she told him. "Well you just take your time walking. I dont want anything to happen to you or our little one." he smiled at her. "You know our Lord is inside here (she patted her tummy) knitting our child together for us. He will take care of me so stop worrying." He hugged her close as they walked together to Julie and Davids cabin, both of them wondering what the meeting was about.
- Renee
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Jerome knocked softly on the Potentate's door...worried about whether or not he could get the information he needed using the quickly-formed plan he had made. Lord, I need your strength. Please give me the words to say Jerome prayed silently.
"Enter," Teodor replied, sounding jovial.
Opening the door, Jerome began his request: "Mr. Potentate...the GFNews is requesting more details about the plane crash that happened earlier this week. I have told them to stick with the evidence they have been given, but its difficult for me to help them when I have no idea what happened." Jerome paused, allowing the Potentate to think before continuing "Have you received any more information about the cause of the crash and if the black boxes have been recovered?" Jerome looked and sounded completely innocent and sincere, and he could almost sense God's protection surrounding him.
Teodor pondered the question for a moment, taking some time to study Jerome as if considering whether or not to tell him the truth. He then nodded slightly, seemingly deciding that Jerome was trustworthy and loyal. "I will provide you with more detailed information to feed the press...but the story they have is not what happened in reality." Jerome kept his facial expression steady, only showing slight surprise despite knowing that foul play must have occurred. "The plane was found flying in unauthorized airspace, and after requests from the Global Family Airforce to state their purpose and destination failed, they shot it down." Jerome covered his shock before it could register on his face and simply nodded.
Teodor stood up and started slowly walking around the office. "There was also one other factor which influenced the GFA's decision to eliminate the plane from airspace. When asked who their affiliation was, the pilot said "To Jesus Christ". As you well know, we cannot tolerate religious zealots running amok in our skies, flying rogue airplanes which could continue to deliver supplies to these extremist factions. You also know that I tolerate different religions united under the Global Family Faith, but the pilot seemed unwilling to embrace it and stubbornly pledged allegiance to something other than the Global Family." He walked over to Jerome, placing his hand on Jerome's shoulder. "Don't you see Jerome? In order to create and maintain the utopia for which we desire, we must eliminate those who get in our way before they can cause major problems. I know you can understand this because you are a very valued member of the Global Family and you have always been loyal to me." Teodor had locked eyes with Jerome, who was silently praying urgently that the Lord would hide the fear, anger, and defiance which could be present in his eyes. Protect me Lord, protect me! Don't let him hypnotize me!
Teodor's voice changed to a lower register, becoming softer and focused. "You will remember what I have told you today but you will not report it to the GFNews or anyone else, even if you feel it is the right thing to do. You will automatically know the extra details you are supposed to tell the press despite me not telling them to you. You will accept and agree with my views on the elimination of all Christian extremist factions and will not allow yourself to feel sympathy for them. You will put all your power into serving me and preventing the zealots from succeeding in their mission through all the means available to you. I am your leader and you are my servant, so therefore you will believe what I believe and do what I tell you without question. I trust you Jerome, but I am doing this as a precaution, just in case the Christians were getting to you in any way. When you wake up, you will not remember me telling you these things but you will know them in your heart and mind." The voice was emanating waves of darkness and evil but Jerome stood firm in the Lord, protected from the influence of Teodor and his hypnosis. Of course, the Lord had also made sure Teodor believed he had succeeded in programming Jerome.
Teodor removed his hand and the visible darkness in the room dissipated. Teodor's face was adorned with his usual charming smile and Jerome said the words the Lord had placed in his mind: "I'm sorry Mr. Potentate, I must have dozed off for a moment." Jerome chuckled, "looking" embarrassed. "It's been a long day, and I apologize for not giving you my undivided attention."
Teodor's smile grew larger and he patted Jerome on the back. "I understand completely, and I appreciate your hard work. Now, could you please provide GFNews with the information I gave you?"
Jerome nodded. "Certainly Mr. Potentate. I will tell them the black boxes were unable to be located due to the depth of the ocean at which the plane was believed to have crashed, and that the GF Navy recovered the wreckage, cleaned it up, and found no survivors. When they ask me about the location of the crash, I will tell them the GF has decided to keep it private in order to allow the crash site to be a private memorial to the souls that were lost." Jerome was bewildered but kept it off his face--he had no idea where these words were coming from, but Jerome could tell it was exactly what the Potentate wanted to hear. "Thank you Jerome. I will be in my office if you have anymore questions." Jerome nodded and exited.
As soon as he left the office, he let out a huge, flabbergasted breath. Oh Lord...oh LORD! Thank you! Thank you! I couldn't have done this without You...I feel so blessed. Thank you for your protection and for giving me the words to say...wow! I love you with my whole being and this is just more evidence of your majestic power and glory. Jerome quickly sent out the memo with Teodor's "detailed" report on the plane crash and then sent an email to Andrew with the truth:
"Dear Andrew,
You wouldn't BELIEVE what happened today when I asked Teodor about what really caused the plane to crash! He fed me information to tell the press but then continued to tell me the truth--the GFA shot down Bill's plane because he is a Christian! Teodor told me he couldn't allow what he termed "religious zealots" to fly planes in unauthorized airspace because it would allow us to get supplies to pockets of believers. Apparently Bill's solid pledge of allegiance to Jesus Christ was the main cause of the crash, but I know the Lord was very proud of Bill that day and that him and Connor were saved because they have more to do for Him.
I'm telling you right now that it is going to be very difficult to deliver supplies if you are crossing any large bodies of water like the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic Ocean. I think you are still ok flying to different states, but proceed with caution. I don't have access to GFA patrol schedules or flight patterns, and I was wondering if you had anyone on the inside of the GFA? If not, could you use your rank in the GFM to possibly gain access? I think it is too risky for me to request the plans myself.
Something very disturbing happened while I was in that meeting...he clasped me on the shoulder, locked eyes with me, and tried to hypnotize me! His voice was low and laced with evil as he attempted to program me with information about what I would and wouldn't hear and believe. He thinks he was successful because the Lord made it look like it worked and He even gave me the words when I needed to repeat to Teodor what I had to tell the press about the plane crash, despite me never even hearing the extra details from Teodor in the first place! It was truly an amazing miracle from God, and I don't know if I can stop praising Him about it.
Anyway, now you know the whole story and hopefully this information was helpful to you. If you need anything else, just let me know and I will try to help. Keep in contact with me because I would like to know what's going on in the GFM as well as how the other believers are doing.
God Speed,
Jerome"
"Enter," Teodor replied, sounding jovial.
Opening the door, Jerome began his request: "Mr. Potentate...the GFNews is requesting more details about the plane crash that happened earlier this week. I have told them to stick with the evidence they have been given, but its difficult for me to help them when I have no idea what happened." Jerome paused, allowing the Potentate to think before continuing "Have you received any more information about the cause of the crash and if the black boxes have been recovered?" Jerome looked and sounded completely innocent and sincere, and he could almost sense God's protection surrounding him.
Teodor pondered the question for a moment, taking some time to study Jerome as if considering whether or not to tell him the truth. He then nodded slightly, seemingly deciding that Jerome was trustworthy and loyal. "I will provide you with more detailed information to feed the press...but the story they have is not what happened in reality." Jerome kept his facial expression steady, only showing slight surprise despite knowing that foul play must have occurred. "The plane was found flying in unauthorized airspace, and after requests from the Global Family Airforce to state their purpose and destination failed, they shot it down." Jerome covered his shock before it could register on his face and simply nodded.
Teodor stood up and started slowly walking around the office. "There was also one other factor which influenced the GFA's decision to eliminate the plane from airspace. When asked who their affiliation was, the pilot said "To Jesus Christ". As you well know, we cannot tolerate religious zealots running amok in our skies, flying rogue airplanes which could continue to deliver supplies to these extremist factions. You also know that I tolerate different religions united under the Global Family Faith, but the pilot seemed unwilling to embrace it and stubbornly pledged allegiance to something other than the Global Family." He walked over to Jerome, placing his hand on Jerome's shoulder. "Don't you see Jerome? In order to create and maintain the utopia for which we desire, we must eliminate those who get in our way before they can cause major problems. I know you can understand this because you are a very valued member of the Global Family and you have always been loyal to me." Teodor had locked eyes with Jerome, who was silently praying urgently that the Lord would hide the fear, anger, and defiance which could be present in his eyes. Protect me Lord, protect me! Don't let him hypnotize me!
Teodor's voice changed to a lower register, becoming softer and focused. "You will remember what I have told you today but you will not report it to the GFNews or anyone else, even if you feel it is the right thing to do. You will automatically know the extra details you are supposed to tell the press despite me not telling them to you. You will accept and agree with my views on the elimination of all Christian extremist factions and will not allow yourself to feel sympathy for them. You will put all your power into serving me and preventing the zealots from succeeding in their mission through all the means available to you. I am your leader and you are my servant, so therefore you will believe what I believe and do what I tell you without question. I trust you Jerome, but I am doing this as a precaution, just in case the Christians were getting to you in any way. When you wake up, you will not remember me telling you these things but you will know them in your heart and mind." The voice was emanating waves of darkness and evil but Jerome stood firm in the Lord, protected from the influence of Teodor and his hypnosis. Of course, the Lord had also made sure Teodor believed he had succeeded in programming Jerome.
Teodor removed his hand and the visible darkness in the room dissipated. Teodor's face was adorned with his usual charming smile and Jerome said the words the Lord had placed in his mind: "I'm sorry Mr. Potentate, I must have dozed off for a moment." Jerome chuckled, "looking" embarrassed. "It's been a long day, and I apologize for not giving you my undivided attention."
Teodor's smile grew larger and he patted Jerome on the back. "I understand completely, and I appreciate your hard work. Now, could you please provide GFNews with the information I gave you?"
Jerome nodded. "Certainly Mr. Potentate. I will tell them the black boxes were unable to be located due to the depth of the ocean at which the plane was believed to have crashed, and that the GF Navy recovered the wreckage, cleaned it up, and found no survivors. When they ask me about the location of the crash, I will tell them the GF has decided to keep it private in order to allow the crash site to be a private memorial to the souls that were lost." Jerome was bewildered but kept it off his face--he had no idea where these words were coming from, but Jerome could tell it was exactly what the Potentate wanted to hear. "Thank you Jerome. I will be in my office if you have anymore questions." Jerome nodded and exited.
As soon as he left the office, he let out a huge, flabbergasted breath. Oh Lord...oh LORD! Thank you! Thank you! I couldn't have done this without You...I feel so blessed. Thank you for your protection and for giving me the words to say...wow! I love you with my whole being and this is just more evidence of your majestic power and glory. Jerome quickly sent out the memo with Teodor's "detailed" report on the plane crash and then sent an email to Andrew with the truth:
"Dear Andrew,
You wouldn't BELIEVE what happened today when I asked Teodor about what really caused the plane to crash! He fed me information to tell the press but then continued to tell me the truth--the GFA shot down Bill's plane because he is a Christian! Teodor told me he couldn't allow what he termed "religious zealots" to fly planes in unauthorized airspace because it would allow us to get supplies to pockets of believers. Apparently Bill's solid pledge of allegiance to Jesus Christ was the main cause of the crash, but I know the Lord was very proud of Bill that day and that him and Connor were saved because they have more to do for Him.
I'm telling you right now that it is going to be very difficult to deliver supplies if you are crossing any large bodies of water like the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic Ocean. I think you are still ok flying to different states, but proceed with caution. I don't have access to GFA patrol schedules or flight patterns, and I was wondering if you had anyone on the inside of the GFA? If not, could you use your rank in the GFM to possibly gain access? I think it is too risky for me to request the plans myself.
Something very disturbing happened while I was in that meeting...he clasped me on the shoulder, locked eyes with me, and tried to hypnotize me! His voice was low and laced with evil as he attempted to program me with information about what I would and wouldn't hear and believe. He thinks he was successful because the Lord made it look like it worked and He even gave me the words when I needed to repeat to Teodor what I had to tell the press about the plane crash, despite me never even hearing the extra details from Teodor in the first place! It was truly an amazing miracle from God, and I don't know if I can stop praising Him about it.
Anyway, now you know the whole story and hopefully this information was helpful to you. If you need anything else, just let me know and I will try to help. Keep in contact with me because I would like to know what's going on in the GFM as well as how the other believers are doing.
God Speed,
Jerome"
- Katy
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Skunk and Mo had carried Lorna and Miguel’s bodies outside and begun the burial process. They had both been horrified at what they had found once they had gotten to Belle’s bedroom. Lorna had been slashed repeatedly and left to bleed to death on the floor while Miguel had been stabbed in the heart.
Belle had been wide eyed with shock while she told them what had occurred.
“I tried to talk Devon out of hurting anyone but she was just blank. The more I tried to talk to her the more enraged she became. She never said a word. She just stared at me with such hatred.” Finally Belle had broken down in sobs. “That’s when Lorna tried to take the knife from her. Devon turned on her and just started slashing her. Then Miguel tried to grab the knife from her and she stabbed him. Then she just stared at me again. I told her that Jesus loved her, that He had given His life as a ransom for her. She blinked like she was coming out of a trance or something and turned and left the room. I was afraid to shout for help.”
Skunk gathered the elderly lady into his arms. “It’s ok Belle. You did what anyone else would have done“
They had gotten Belle to another bedroom and encouraged her to rest while they took care of Miguel and Lorna‘s bodies.
They had just begun digging a grave when Mo‘s cell phone rang.
Skunk and Mo had carried Lorna and Miguel’s bodies outside and begun the burial process. They had both been horrified at what they had found once they had gotten to Belle’s bedroom. Lorna had been slashed repeatedly and left to bleed to death on the floor while Miguel had been stabbed in the heart.
Belle had been wide eyed with shock while she told them what had occurred.
“I tried to talk Devon out of hurting anyone but she was just blank. The more I tried to talk to her the more enraged she became. She never said a word. She just stared at me with such hatred.” Finally Belle had broken down in sobs. “That’s when Lorna tried to take the knife from her. Devon turned on her and just started slashing her. Then Miguel tried to grab the knife from her and she stabbed him. Then she just stared at me again. I told her that Jesus loved her, that He had given His life as a ransom for her. She blinked like she was coming out of a trance or something and turned and left the room. I was afraid to shout for help.”
Skunk gathered the elderly lady into his arms. “It’s ok Belle. You did what anyone else would have done“
They had gotten Belle to another bedroom and encouraged her to rest while they took care of Miguel and Lorna‘s bodies.
They had just begun digging a grave when Mo‘s cell phone rang.
- Zags
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Devon lay on the floor where Stephen had left her. Her face was swollen and bruised from the repeated blows. Her ribs throbbed from being kicked over and over. But her physical aches and pains held no consequence. What hurt the most was her heart.
She finally understood. After all this time she knew without a doubt that Mo, Skunk, Raul and especially Belle were right. There was a God and He had sent His son to die for her sins.
She had known the moment after Stephen had opened the door to the broken down house they were staying in and looking into his eyes, that everything he had told her had been a lie. In that moment she had clearly seen the evil in him. Her very soul had shrank at the memories of what she had done. She had begun shouting at Stephen, “You are a liar! Belle, Mo, Raul and the rest are the ones telling the truth! Jesus is the way!”
Stephen had went into a rage and begun hitting her with his fists and when she had gone down under the assault he had begun kicking her.
Now she lay on the floor her eyes so swollen the tears couldn’t fall. “Lord Jesus, please forgive me. I need you. You are the only thing I need in this world. Please save my soul.” In that moment Devon felt peace like she had never felt in her life.
She could hear Stephen shouting to the gang that now was the time to kill everyone at the estate. She could hear people rushing around, gathering weapons, readying themselves for the attack on Mo, Raul, and the rest of the small band of believers at the estate.
She reached into her pocked and grabbed her cell phone. Feeling for the buttons on the keypad she dialed what she prayed was Mo’s number.
Relief flooded her body when she heard Mo’s voice.
“It’s Devon. I’m so sorry for what I’ve done. I understand now. You have to get out of there. Stephen is coming for you. He…”
Stephen jerked the phone out of her hand and she felt the barrel of the pistol against the back of her head. Her body tensed.
“I love you Jesus.” she said as the shot rang out.
She blinked and she saw the most beautiful face in front of her.
Shame began to fill her mind as she realized she was looking at Jesus.
He opened His arms and she fell into them, hearing Him say, “I have been waiting for you my child. Welcome home.”
Devon lay on the floor where Stephen had left her. Her face was swollen and bruised from the repeated blows. Her ribs throbbed from being kicked over and over. But her physical aches and pains held no consequence. What hurt the most was her heart.
She finally understood. After all this time she knew without a doubt that Mo, Skunk, Raul and especially Belle were right. There was a God and He had sent His son to die for her sins.
She had known the moment after Stephen had opened the door to the broken down house they were staying in and looking into his eyes, that everything he had told her had been a lie. In that moment she had clearly seen the evil in him. Her very soul had shrank at the memories of what she had done. She had begun shouting at Stephen, “You are a liar! Belle, Mo, Raul and the rest are the ones telling the truth! Jesus is the way!”
Stephen had went into a rage and begun hitting her with his fists and when she had gone down under the assault he had begun kicking her.
Now she lay on the floor her eyes so swollen the tears couldn’t fall. “Lord Jesus, please forgive me. I need you. You are the only thing I need in this world. Please save my soul.” In that moment Devon felt peace like she had never felt in her life.
She could hear Stephen shouting to the gang that now was the time to kill everyone at the estate. She could hear people rushing around, gathering weapons, readying themselves for the attack on Mo, Raul, and the rest of the small band of believers at the estate.
She reached into her pocked and grabbed her cell phone. Feeling for the buttons on the keypad she dialed what she prayed was Mo’s number.
Relief flooded her body when she heard Mo’s voice.
“It’s Devon. I’m so sorry for what I’ve done. I understand now. You have to get out of there. Stephen is coming for you. He…”
Stephen jerked the phone out of her hand and she felt the barrel of the pistol against the back of her head. Her body tensed.
“I love you Jesus.” she said as the shot rang out.
She blinked and she saw the most beautiful face in front of her.
Shame began to fill her mind as she realized she was looking at Jesus.
He opened His arms and she fell into them, hearing Him say, “I have been waiting for you my child. Welcome home.”
- Zags
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To all the trib warriors....
Some time has passed now since Bill's plane crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. I am pleased to send this email to you announcing that both Bill and Connor are alright and the Lord delivered them home safe. On a disturbing side, once Bill told us of the event we were all in shock to find out that it wasn't lightning that brought down the plane as they are reporting on the news. It was an act of terror by none other then the GFA. They swarmed in on him like a hive of angry bees. They demanded to know his allegience. Bill and Connor boldly claimed their allegence to Jesus Christ and the GFA demanded that they denounce the name of Christ. Upon refusing to do so, the GFA shot them down. Bills training from his fighter pilot days kicked in and he gracefully landed the plane in the water about 100 yards from a small deserted island. God himself had his hand in it, keeping Bill and Connor alive so they can remain as loyal servants to him and continue to serve the trib warriors around the world that require our assistance. Please be advised that perilous times are here and things are getting really sticky out there for us believers. We must always remember that we are "one" in Christ. He is not only our savior but he is our fortress and guiding force. Please bare with us as we start a search for a new plane for Bill. Our deliverys will be hampered until we have Bill flying once again. Sam is still making deliverys but it is difficult for him to handle the whole load. We appriciate his efforts and dedication to the cause of Christ and his kindness and big heart to carry him the extra distance. We hope to be back on schedule soon, if anyone of you know of a small cargo plane that we can aquire, please email me at MDamymachining.com.
In the love of Christ,
Amy and the boys at the shop
- mdulik
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Andrew glared at Jason, "You will need to learn right now to always knock and wait to be told you can enter any office, especially a commanding officer's office! I might have been in a highly sensitive meeting for which, young man, YOU DO NOT HAVE CLEARANCE TO ATTEND. I need you to find Corporal Henson and ask him to give you access to the file room and you are to stay there until given further instructions."
"Yes, sir. I did knock, sir. Sorry, I thought I heard you say enter. It won't happen again, sir," Jason stuttered.
Andrew's irritation was showing, "Please just find Corporal Henson and he will get you started on packing the files. You are dismissed."
Jason turned on his heel and left the room. Andrew had an eerie feeling something was not right about that young man, but he had other things more important on his mind. He read Jerome's email several times and understood that the danger was going to be intensified from here on out. The GFM was now instructed to shoot down any airplane that didn't show alliance with the GF. It was more disturbing that he hadn't seen any directive come down to the commanding officers regarding this new enforcement. How was it that he was left out of the loop?
He logged into his secure line.
Jerome,
I have access to all the training flight schedules plus within a matter of hours can have the latest aircraft flight schedules. Nothing is being posted on our private site less than an hour or two before GFAF is set to take flight. I have not received any new orders regarding the firing upon those that do not show alliance with the GF, however I knew from past reports certain people would become targets. I will keep you updated on the status of flights. I have given Bill and Sam receivers that are directly linked to me so I can give them updates as they happen. I am going to try to secure a plane for Bill. If he is flying a GFM aircraft, maybe he can remain undetected for a longer amount of time thus being able to make more deliveries. I will be in touch.
Andrew
He copied the email to MD and Amy. He hoped to have a plane for Bill within the next 48 hours. How he would get this accomplished was anyone's guess, but he had an idea that just might work.
- P4H
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Andrew read his email to Jerome and noticed he had been far too direct and hadn't said anything about how amazed he had been that God had protected Jerome during his meeting with the potentate. His conditioning was to say as little as possible, but still, he should have told Jerome how he had prayed that God would keep him from being detected, too. Thank God he didn't have to interact with someone in that high of a position. He was the commander and his status was the highest in the midwest region and the high command rarely visited.
He bowed his head and prayed, "Lord, please keep us safe and guide us to know what path to follow during these highly treacherous times. Thank You for bringing Bill and Connor home safely and giving Bill the training to bring the plane down safely. We are so very blessed to have two fine pilots that are willing to risk their lives to help those that are trying to survive the grips of the evil one. I don't really know how to pray so forgive me if I'm lacking in the proper way to come before You. Keep us faithful and true to You. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen."
He looked up to see if anyone had come in while he was praying and gave a sigh of relief. He couldn't afford for anyone to find out. He must keep a close eye on Jason and give him the benefit of a doubt until he proved himself one way or the other. He owed Sam that much.
Jerome,
I want to tell you that I'm new to this belief in Jesus and sorry that my response was a little cool. Training kicked in plus I'm trying to stay in the mode of my status and not let anyone see that my true allegiance is to our Lord and Savior. Forgive me. May God continue to guide and bless you. Your task is great, my friend.
God be with you,
Andrew
- P4H
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Jerome furrowed his brow as he read his latest emails from Andrew. The first one mentioned that he hadn't received any directive regarding new protocol for the GFAF, which didn't make sense because Teodor had made it clear how the GFAF was to respond to what they deemed "unfriendly" aircraft. Had Teodor not yet sent out the order to the rest of the GFAF? Had the attack on Bill been a "test drive"? Would Teodor keep things private and only send out a few GFAF fighter pilots every once in awhile to pick off believers? When would it become public policy? All of these questions were swirling around in Jerome's mind as he crafted a response to Andrew:
Andrew,
It looks like Teodor is being secretive about his upcoming policies regarding what he considers "unfriendly" aircraft, and I suspect he is running a few "test runs", one of which was Bill I bet. Once he sees that these have been successful, I'm assuming he will make it known to the GFM and GFAF. Once these new policies are firmly in place...things are going to get really dicey. For now I think your friends have a better chance of getting lucky and avoiding the private attacks because there are only a few pilots carrying them out and I'm assuming they will only do it a few more times...but that's a few more planes attacked, Christian or not...people could die. Just be careful. I'm glad you have access to the flight plans because it will make things a lot easier, but remember these are not 100% accurate right now due to the secrecy of the new policies at this time. I don't think I will be able to get you a GF plane or helicopter because I would have no reason to request one...I thought about requesting one for myself in case I need to carry out any of Teodor's orders away from headquarters (or at least that's what Teodor would think) but if I gave it to Bill or another believer I wouldn't have a plane/chopper anymore and Teodor would get suspicious and wonder where it went. We need to find a believer on the inside of the GFAF or another believer in the GFM who would be able to get access to a spare plane or chopper and somehow get it to the believer pilots who want to use them...it's risky, but I am simply asking you to keep your eyes out for any believers in the GFM or GFAF, and I would take a look at Tribsurvivors.com to see if any GFAF or GFM have posted on there that they are available to help.
Thank you for your prayers and blessings. God has truly been amazing to me because in my position, I need all the strength and protection I can get...thank GOD for His saving grace and love.
It's ok, I didn't take the message as cold or "short"; old habits die hard, and I can tell you are used to just "getting to the point", which is fine by me.
God bless,
Jerome
Andrew,
It looks like Teodor is being secretive about his upcoming policies regarding what he considers "unfriendly" aircraft, and I suspect he is running a few "test runs", one of which was Bill I bet. Once he sees that these have been successful, I'm assuming he will make it known to the GFM and GFAF. Once these new policies are firmly in place...things are going to get really dicey. For now I think your friends have a better chance of getting lucky and avoiding the private attacks because there are only a few pilots carrying them out and I'm assuming they will only do it a few more times...but that's a few more planes attacked, Christian or not...people could die. Just be careful. I'm glad you have access to the flight plans because it will make things a lot easier, but remember these are not 100% accurate right now due to the secrecy of the new policies at this time. I don't think I will be able to get you a GF plane or helicopter because I would have no reason to request one...I thought about requesting one for myself in case I need to carry out any of Teodor's orders away from headquarters (or at least that's what Teodor would think) but if I gave it to Bill or another believer I wouldn't have a plane/chopper anymore and Teodor would get suspicious and wonder where it went. We need to find a believer on the inside of the GFAF or another believer in the GFM who would be able to get access to a spare plane or chopper and somehow get it to the believer pilots who want to use them...it's risky, but I am simply asking you to keep your eyes out for any believers in the GFM or GFAF, and I would take a look at Tribsurvivors.com to see if any GFAF or GFM have posted on there that they are available to help.
Thank you for your prayers and blessings. God has truly been amazing to me because in my position, I need all the strength and protection I can get...thank GOD for His saving grace and love.
It's ok, I didn't take the message as cold or "short"; old habits die hard, and I can tell you are used to just "getting to the point", which is fine by me.
God bless,
Jerome
- Katy
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Matt and Kristen pulled into the estate to see a flurry of activity. "I wonder what's going on?" Matt mused aloud. Kristen quickly looked in the backseat to see Leon was still sitting in the seat his eyes wide open. He had been catatonic since Matt had loaded him in the SUV. He hadn't spoken a word. The only sound he made was when Kristen was in his line of vision, then he would begin to wail, and scream.
Kristen had gotten over the shock of seeing Leon again, and her heart ached for the tortured soul in the back seat. "Lord help him, please." Kristen prayed over and over.
Matt had been angry when Kristen had insisted that they take Leon to the ranch. "Maybe Trevor can help him." She had not backed down, even when Mat had pointed out that Leon had been one of the men who had abused her.
"Yes, he did. But of them all, he seemed to dislike what he was doing." Kristen had tried to explain. "He wasn't like Mikey or Earl, or even Louis. He tried not to hurt me." She looked Matt in the eyes, "Just get him in the SUV." She had finished.
Now Kristen jumped out of the SUV and caught Raul. "What's going on?"
"Devon called and said Stephen and the gang were coming for us. We have to leave."
"Where are you going to go?" Matt asked as he joined them.
"I don't know. We just need to get out of here, and now."
Belle walked over and gave Kristen and Matt a quick hug. "I'm so glad to see you both. We need all the help packing we can get."
"We need to do something with Leon." Matt said.
"Leon?" Belle asked.
"Yeah. We found him on the side of the road close to Crowder. Kristen insisted we bring him back to the ranch."
Belle looked at the frozed figure in the back of Matt's SUV.
"That's Leon!!" Belle stated shocked. "What happened to him?"
Kristen looked at Belle. "You know him?"
"Yes. He stayed with me for awhile. He left several weeks ago and I've been worried about him. Thank the Lord that you found him." Belle smiled through tears.
"Yeah. Good thing we found him." Matt sneered.
Belle flinched at his tone, and gave Kristen a questioning look.
Matt opened his mouth to explain, and Kristen elbowed him sharply in the ribs before he could speak.
"We're headed back to the ranch. You guys should come with us." Kristen tried to change the subject.
Mo was walking past with a box full of groceries. "That's a great idea. Do you think Shade would mind?"
"Of course not. You're more than welcome. We need to stick together." Matt assured Mo.
"Then it's settled. We all go back to the ranch." Kristen announced.
"Kristen, what's going on?" Belle was still puzzled over Matt's reaction to Leon.
Heaving a sigh, Kristen said. "I'll explain later, ok?"
"I'll explain now. Leon is one of the men who abused Kristen." Matt said coldly. With those words he stalked towards the house leaving Kristen glaring after him and Belle gaping in shock.
Matt and Kristen pulled into the estate to see a flurry of activity. "I wonder what's going on?" Matt mused aloud. Kristen quickly looked in the backseat to see Leon was still sitting in the seat his eyes wide open. He had been catatonic since Matt had loaded him in the SUV. He hadn't spoken a word. The only sound he made was when Kristen was in his line of vision, then he would begin to wail, and scream.
Kristen had gotten over the shock of seeing Leon again, and her heart ached for the tortured soul in the back seat. "Lord help him, please." Kristen prayed over and over.
Matt had been angry when Kristen had insisted that they take Leon to the ranch. "Maybe Trevor can help him." She had not backed down, even when Mat had pointed out that Leon had been one of the men who had abused her.
"Yes, he did. But of them all, he seemed to dislike what he was doing." Kristen had tried to explain. "He wasn't like Mikey or Earl, or even Louis. He tried not to hurt me." She looked Matt in the eyes, "Just get him in the SUV." She had finished.
Now Kristen jumped out of the SUV and caught Raul. "What's going on?"
"Devon called and said Stephen and the gang were coming for us. We have to leave."
"Where are you going to go?" Matt asked as he joined them.
"I don't know. We just need to get out of here, and now."
Belle walked over and gave Kristen and Matt a quick hug. "I'm so glad to see you both. We need all the help packing we can get."
"We need to do something with Leon." Matt said.
"Leon?" Belle asked.
"Yeah. We found him on the side of the road close to Crowder. Kristen insisted we bring him back to the ranch."
Belle looked at the frozed figure in the back of Matt's SUV.
"That's Leon!!" Belle stated shocked. "What happened to him?"
Kristen looked at Belle. "You know him?"
"Yes. He stayed with me for awhile. He left several weeks ago and I've been worried about him. Thank the Lord that you found him." Belle smiled through tears.
"Yeah. Good thing we found him." Matt sneered.
Belle flinched at his tone, and gave Kristen a questioning look.
Matt opened his mouth to explain, and Kristen elbowed him sharply in the ribs before he could speak.
"We're headed back to the ranch. You guys should come with us." Kristen tried to change the subject.
Mo was walking past with a box full of groceries. "That's a great idea. Do you think Shade would mind?"
"Of course not. You're more than welcome. We need to stick together." Matt assured Mo.
"Then it's settled. We all go back to the ranch." Kristen announced.
"Kristen, what's going on?" Belle was still puzzled over Matt's reaction to Leon.
Heaving a sigh, Kristen said. "I'll explain later, ok?"
"I'll explain now. Leon is one of the men who abused Kristen." Matt said coldly. With those words he stalked towards the house leaving Kristen glaring after him and Belle gaping in shock.
- Zags
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