Threefold Cord Ministries

08/14/2019

Thank you for your service!

08/05/2019

Please join TCM in praying for all the loved ones and communities who have suffered traumatic loss and deep sadness in the wake of the shootings in El Paso and Dayton. Our hearts go out to you and we pray that you will experience God’s comfort in the days ahead.

Thank to the brave men and women of our law enforcement, first responders and all who provided medical care to the victims of the heinous killings.

When we read about violent acts that rock our communities to their cores, we often hear the very sad details being used to further a political platform or push a party agenda. How very unfortunate, insensitive and even inexcusable it is when state leaders and members of Congress do this. Even worse, when their words become “news” but are really nothing more than sensationalism and editorializing, in a race to gain the greatest readership or viewing.

Instead, consider some real wisdom on the subject of what increasing violence in our nation means and what our response should be.

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10/02/2018

Attending the 0ctober 1 service at Canyon Ridge Christian Church to remember the Vegas Shooting. with John Bauers, Jim Freeman and Linda Freeman.

10/01/2018

In Vegas visiting with great friends. Today marks the 1st anniversary of the shooting that took 58 lives. We will attend a memorial service tonight to honor the fallen and join in the spirit of . https://www.facebook.com/100000165069260/posts/2445426512139494/

09/10/2018

In a world where news reaches every corner of the internet with just a few key strokes, we read about and see the impacts of global trauma on a daily basis. Newsrooms document critical events of sometimes mass proportions with colorful descriptions and graphic photos. Bombings, mass casualty shootings and monster-sized forest fires are served up with our morning coffee. Yet, As we go about our daily lives, the impact of what we read and see only affects us in minor and momentary ways. This is because trauma has not paid us a personal visit.

For first responders, there is a heightened awareness of the impact of human suffering. Many of them experience chronic sleepless nights and daytime recollections of human suffering at its worst. These men and women mobilize in response to victims of a critical incident, offering physical and emotional first aid. In so doing, they come face-to-face with the images and real life stories that most of us only see across the internet.

Secondary trauma is a silent killer that claims too many lives through su***de. When we read about the suffering of those who live with such pain, we need to do more than just feel momentary regret.

Join with TCC today in praying for all our first responders and their families. Demonstrate more compassion toward those who protect, rescue and defend. Ask your local church about what it is doing to honor its first responders. Contact your city government for more information about how you can get involved.

Thank a police officer or fire fighter, today, for laying their life on the line for all that you hold dear.

Note: Just days after this commentary was posted, Hurricane Florence hit the Carolina coast of America with high winds and unprecedented rainfall. As if tonight, September 14, 2018 over half a million people are without power. Thousands of homes have sustained damage. At least 5 people are dead and this number is expected to rise. Please pray for the victims of Florence. Financial aid and boots on the ground will be needed in the days ahead. For more specific information about how you can help please log on to:

https://www.vox.com/2018/9/14/17861982/hurricane-florence-donations-charity-disaster-relief.

The hurricanes of 2017 and the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001 caused many Americans to wonder how they can help prepare their communities.Through Citizen Corps, and community volunteering individuals can learn about opportunities to get involved and help build capacity for first responder...

02/26/2018

“My child is afraid to go to school.
What should I do?”

“My daughter is acting like she was at that school in Florida. She didn’t even know any of the kids. Isn’t she overreacting?

“How do I offer comfort to my kids when I live in fear of letting them leave the house in the morning?

“We want to reassure our children that their school is a safe place...but how can we?”

“I’ve always been able to figure out how to fix the problems in my son’s life but how can I fix this one?”

These are the kinds of questions that parents are asking all over America in the aftermath of the second most deadly school shooting in our history. I trust that this article will give some guidance and a measure of reassurance to moms and dads who are trying to help their children deal with what is certainly a disturbing trend toward deadly violence on school campuses across our country.

Over the past twelve months there have been multiple shootings across America’s school campuses. Numerous students and faculty have lost their lives.

07/11/2016

Drs. John and Deborah Bauers join with police officers all over American soil in a show of support and in fervent prayer for safety and protection for all the men and women who put their lives on the line, daily, for our public safety. In a time such as this, we should be ashamed if we turn the loss of these great men and public servants into a political agenda.

Violence is not about the choice or availability of weapon. It's about the heart of man. The Bible tells us that, apart from the love of God, our hearts are deceitfully wicked. What we see happening is the result of a nation, that was once "under God" being torn apart by entitlement, racial prejudice, hostility and the personal choice to live a Godless life. I would remind you that in Christ, there is no man, no woman, no bond, no free, no African American, no white...there is only a sea of humanity, created to love and serve Almighty God.

Americans everywhere: I urge you to humble yourself before the God of all creation and pray for healing in our land. (II Chronicles 7:14)

10/03/2015

President Obama decided to politicize the Oregon situation after we already knew that the shooter had demanded the victims declare their religion before gunning them down. But the president never mentioned that. He never mentioned religious tolerance.

10/03/2015

Life or death at an Oregon school was determined by the answer to a single question: are you a Christian?

10/03/2015

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06/18/2015

Please pray for the families and loved ones of the victims of this horrific church shooting. Pray, too, for the family who loved this young man. People! This is why our places of worship need to be prepared for the worst. Notice the "vacant" look in the eyes of this young man. This is a picture of a heart that is deeply seared. This is a sign of the times in which we live. Believers everywhere should drop to their knees and call upon God for grace, mercy and strength for the days ahead. This is not about the need for tighter gun control. This is clearly an example of the a need for healing in a world where hearts are darkened. The idea of "Zombies" fill our literature, video games and comic strips. But the true zombie is the individual who lacks the life that comes through faith in Christ.

Police were responding Wednesday night to reports of a shooting at a church in Charleston, South Carolina.