Are they ready for this? Part I

[ZAGS]

Shade, Matt and Kristen sat in their hotel room the next morning discussing their visitors from the night before.

The girls had been nervous, but willing to talk about the possibility of heading to the hideout. Becca and Renee had told them there were seven believers in their group. Rumors had been spreading of a detention, and re-education center at one of the local highschools.
"We have been checking out where it might be, and so far it's been a bust." Becca said.
"Yeah, we can't get within a hundred yards of any of the schools." Renee added, "Fences have been built around the the perimeters. The students have all been issued ID cards. They have a information strip that is swiped and thumb print for positive identification. Anyone who's prints don't match the ID are arrested and taken to the detainment area, and then moved to the detention/re-education center. The whole education system has changed. They still teach math and science, but those are the only courses that have remained the same. They have military type training.
Interrigation, infiltration, guns, physical training, and other weapons training. They don't have freshman, sophmore, etc anymore. They have ranks, and wear military uniforms. There are stripes indicating rank on the arm." Renee finished. "Becca can tell you the rest."
"All students have to be on campus by 7:40am. Any student that is late is detained, and questioned for hours. They all report to the auditoriums at 8:00am and must be in full uniform. They are instructed on the days itinerary, and each class lasts one hour and twenty minutes precisely, beginning at 8:40am until 6:00pm with each student having a thirty minute lunch assigned by rank. Higher ranks eat earlier and lower ranks eating later. No school property is allowed off campus. Event the uniforms stay on school property. Each student is scanned, printed, and searched before they leave. Anyone caught trying to take school property is detained and questioned. All this has been instituted within the last week." Becca finished.
"Wow." Matt said. "I thought school was tough before."
"How did you find all this out?" Shade asked.
"My little brother, Brandon, is a student at one of the schools and Noel, Renee's cousin, another." Becca said.
Kristen had sat quietly listening. "You said there are seven of you in your group. Who are the other three?"
"Lance, Rusty, and Quinton." Renee said.
"Where are they?" Matt asked.
"In the re-education center." Becca answered breaking into tears.

The girls had explained they wanted to get Brandon and Noel out of the school and to a safe place. They were both thirteen years old and they worried that they would break under the pressure. Their plan was to get the younger kids somewhere safe while they continued looking for their friends. They made arrangements to bring the younger kids to them later that morning.
There was a knock on the door and Shade answered. Renee stood there with the two kids. "This is Brandon and this is Noel. Guys this is Shade, Matt and Kristen. They are going to take you somewhere safe."
"I really wish you would reconsider. You and Becca could end up in the re-education center yourselves." Kristen said.
"We'll be ok. We can't leave Lance, Rusty and Quinton behind. If it's possible to get them out, we'll find a way. The sooner we try the better our chances."
"Are you sure? I still think you should come with us now." Shade said.
"No. Becca and I talked about it last night. They guys wouldn't leave us behind. We can't leave them. We'll find a way." Renee said with a firm nod.
She gave the kids a quick hug, and ran to the waiting car. Becca leaned forward in the seat, blew the kids a kiss and drove off.
"We'd better get headed back." Matt said.

[Praiz4Hymn]

Kerri and Martha approached the cave in complete silence. Guess she's uncomfortable with me, thought Kerri. He noticed Bud was outside busily putting together some sort of contraption. "Whatcha doin', Bud?" asked Kerri. "Thought we needed some sort of a door on this place. At least the entrance could be hidden from anyone just walkin' up." Kerri burst out laughing and Bud looked at him with a scowl on his face, "Man, we needed this protection, what you laughin' at?" Kerri stopped laughing and gave Bud a pat on the back, "It's just funny that we were talking about the password and having no door or locks to need one, then you have made us one. Good idea, Bud, and I'm sorry that I laughed at you." Kerri lead Martha inside the cave to show her around and introduce her to the rest of the group. Shannon left her work and came over to greet the young girl trying to reassure her that everyone here would love and protect her. Linda and Christina gave her a hug and welcomed her into the fold. Martha found a place in one of the smaller rooms that she decided would be perfect for some much needed privacy from her two brothers. She hadn't had much of that since they had hidden in that small cellar and now she would be able to read and study the Bible all she wanted. Shannon brought her a change of clothes and a plate of vegetables and crackers. She ate as though she hadn't eaten in days and for the first time in over a week, she actually felt safe and secure. Shannon said, "After you've eaten, I will show you where the supplies are stored and you can get blankets and anything that will make your space a little more comfortable. After dinner we will have Bible study and you are more than welcome to join us. Feel free to wonder about the cave as you like. Sam and Kerri put up markers to keep you aware of the different rooms and the way back to the main room. There are lots of different passageways and we wouldn't want anyone to get lost. If you have any question, just ask. Welcome to our humble abode." Martha looked up at Shannon with a smile thanking her for her encouragement and making her feel so welcome. It was good to be with another female for a change. Her brothers just didn't understand that she needed female company. Shannon seemed so nice and the rest of the group, too. She started crying thinking about how much she missed Mamma, how she had prayed to God that they would one day be reunited then she had asked Jesus to come into her heart, forgive her of her sins, that she truly believed He was the Son of God and please save her. She had resisted so long because she wanted to be accepted by her friends and now she knew she had made all the wrong choices. The youth group at church, although small, had been going to Bible study with Pastor Milton's wife, Susan, and she went every Wednesday night, but only to please Mamma. Now she was going to Bible study not to please Mamma, but to please Jesus. She had a hunger to learn more and now she would without any resistance.

[Praiz4Hymn]

Sam, David and Bill carried as much as they could out of Brother James' house. They made their way through the woods making sure no one would know they had been there. Sam would bring Kerri back in the morning to get the satellite and any equipment they might need to set it up. What a blessing Pastor Milton had been to his congregation in getting them prepared for the Rapture. He felt sad that his former church had sent him packing because he dared to preach the word. So many churches had turned away from preaching the word and more or less were teaching that whatever feels good is good. Gone were the sermons on sin and the blood shed by Jesus to save us from our sins. God's grace was mentioned less and less and some had even preached that the Jews were no longer God's chosen. Sam had attended one of those churches once in a while to please a girl he was interested in. His Mother and sister had begged him to attend with them, but like his father, he resisted going. Now he wondered what had happened to that girl and the rest of the church members. Had they come to realize their mistake or were they part of the ones turning in Christians for "hate crimes"? He looked at the two boys and wondered how they could have resisted their beloved pastor's pleas to find salvation in Christ. In his heart he knew the answer because he had done the same thing for so many years. Together they would work for the Lord until he comes to take them home. Maybe he could even find that girl......

[Renee]

Light was just starting to peek through the cabin window as Emily started to stir. She lay snug under the comforter feeling the warmth and the coziness of the bed. Kevin had left her hours ago after talking late into the night. She had found out that the love she had for Kevin had not been some silly school girl crush but the real thing as Kevin had come to realize he felt the same way. Emily had asked him what they could do about this if the Lord was sending him away from her. Unexpectantly the angel appeared to both of them and gave them the answer. " The Father sees you both as One. You will take this journey together". and then he had been gone as fast as he had appeared. Kevin and Emily both excited about knowing how God their Father saw them decided to approach the Rabbi about wedding plans but because of the late hour decided to wait until morning.

Meanwhile, Daniel and Sarah were in the same boat. They felt like they had walked the entire compound by the time they came back. "I never stopped loving you Daniel." she told him. "I just felt so betrayed by what you were doing to our marriage." "I know that." he told her. "I did betray you, and I dont know if I would have ever come to my senses if I hadnt lost my memory for 3 days. But now I know you are a gift from God and always have been only I didnt know it because I didnt know Jesus until now. Can you ever forgive me and maybe give me a second chance?" "I forgave you when I saw you in the infirmary." she replied. As they sat on a bench near the cabin the same angel appeared to them. "What God has joined together, let No man put assunder. You are still one in the Fathers eyes." and then he was gone. Daniel held her tight as she cried relieving all the pent up anger and frustration she been harboring inside. He also cried with her feeling all the remorse of what he had done to their lives and asking God for forgiveness. They both felt the warmth as it started in their feet and move its way all the way to the tip of their heads. The healing power of God had just washed over them and left them filled with the love of God. They wanted to go tell the Rabbi and ask him if he would remarry them, but because of the light hour decided morning would be better.

[ZAGS]

Shade pulled onto the parking lot of the bank. "I'm gonna go and exchange this." he said holding up an envelope.
"Dad, there are cops all over the place. What if they try and detain you?"
"They won't." Shade said opening the door. "You better keep an eye on your little sisters and brother. No monkey business. I mean it boy." Shade said in a hard voice, loud enough to be heard by the police officers walking up to the car.
Matt shrank back in his seat as if he were terrified.
Shade slammed the door of the Explorer, and began walking to the door of the bank, mumbling incoherently under his breath. He was scowling fiercely and the two officers that had been approaching him backed out of his way. Shade continued into the bank, still scowling, and mumbling under his breath. People scramble to get out of his way, and he made his way to the teller window. "Need to get this exchanged." he said shortly. The teller looked up from the computer screen about to ask for ID, when he saw the shear size of the man at the window. The man had to be over seven feet tall, and he was built like a linebacker. He sat there unable to say a word, when the giant mans scowl became even more fierce.
"Look boy, I ain't got all day. I got things to do." Shade growled at the teller.
The teller quicky counted out the dollars with trembling fingers and exchanged them for Argos. He handed the big man an envelope containing the new currency. "Cccan I hhhelp you wwwith anyttthing else sssir?" he stammered out.
Shade snatched the envelope from the teller without a word, turned and stormed to the exit, other customers scrambling to get out of his way. Shade walked outside, when his heart about stopped.

"Officers, please. My dad will be back any minute." Matt pleaded.
Kristen, Brandon, and Noel were in tears in the back seat.
"He's gonna.."
"Just tell us why these kids aren't in school." one of the officers insisted.
"What did I tell you boy?" Shade roared. He shoved both officers out of his way, opened the car door, caught Matt by his shirt and dragged him out of the Explorer. "I told you to keep an eye on your brother and sisters." Shade shoved Matt up against the side of the car. "You're worthless boy. Can't even follow the simplest of instructions." Shade gave Matt a shake. "I'm gonna beat you bloody boy."
Shade pulled his fist back, when one of the officers shouted. "Sir, the boy didn't do anything. We were just asking a few questions."
Shade whirled around facing the officers. "Don't you cover for the brat." Shade bellowed at the officer.
Both of the officers fell back a few more steps. "Sorry sir. We'll just be on our way." Both of them turned and ran to the other side of the parking lot on shaky legs.
Shade whirled back around, grabbed Matt by the shirt front and screamed in his face. "You're getting on my last nerve boy. Get in the car, and I'd better not have anymore trouble with you." He tossed him back into the passenger seat, slammed the door, and stomped around the front of the car. He yanked open the door and yelled, "Shut up with that cryin." He got in, started the car, threw it in gear, and roared out of the parking lot.

Once they got away from the bank, Shade looked at Matt. "You ok son."
Matt stared laughing. "Yes. That was an Oscar winning performance."
Shade looked in the rear view mirror, "You kids alright?"
They all nodded and started laughing too. "That was great acting 'Dad'." Kristen said.
"Yeah 'Dad'", Noel and Brandon chimed in.
"Sometimes being this big comes in handy." Shade said with a shrug.

[Renee]

Julie, Terry and David sat at the table making the list. The list was for everything that Daniel and Kevin might need on their journey. From dried food, clothes, small weapons, binoculars,compass,and much more. Daniel and Sarah came back in and pulled up chairs to join in with smiles on both their faces. "Whats up with you two?" Julie asked. "Better make that list out for 3 of us."Daniel laughed. "The Lord has joined us together again." Sarah glowed as she told them, "We are going to ask the Rabbi in the morning to re-marry us." Tears slid down Julies face as she jumped up to hug Sarah and congratulate them both as did Terry and David shaking Daniels hand until he thought it would fall off.

After gently tucking Emily in Kevin had quitely let himself out of the room and walked back to the living room. Walking in on the handshaking he looked at everyone and said "Whats going on here." Everybody excitiedly told him what had transpired while he had been gone and a big grin crossed his face. "Well " he said, "You better make the list out for 4 of us then."

[ZAGS]

Bart was lying on the cot in his cell when two agents entered. "Get up." one of the agents said.
Bart stood and one of the agents held up a gun, "On your knees, hands above your head fingers laced together." Bart complied and the agent without the gun cuffed him and quickly gagged him. Bart began to struggle, and one of the agents kicked him in the stomach. Bart lay on the floor, the wind knocked out of him. A black hood was yanked over his head blinding him. He could feel the agents placing ankle cuffs on him. They had a short chain between the cuffs to allow for short steps. He started to struggle again, and again was kicked this time in the lower back. The agents hauled him to his feet and began dragging him between them. After a ride in an elevator, he was taken outside. He could feel the cold wind blowing on the back of his neck. He was pushed into a car and after driving for several minutes, he was pulled out of the car. "Steps." one of the agent said. Bart lifted his foot and felt the first step, and began climbing carefully at the nudging of the agent behind him. He could feel the cold wind on his neck again and wondered where he was. Courthouse? Headquarters? He had no idea. He was afraid, and hated not being in control. He had a fleeting thought of trying to escape, but knew he hadn't a chance. He silently cursed Frank Keller. This was all his fault. If he had just left the investigation into his stepsons death alone. Bart still couldn't figure out where he had gone wrong. He was ushered inside a narrow doorway. He was ordered to stand still. He could feel someone frisking him. Where would he get a weapon, he silently fumed. They had taken all his clothes, leaving him to wear elastic band sweats and a sweatshirt. Even his shoes had soft soles like house slippers with no laces. After he was frisked, he was led down a hallway. There was a knock in front of him. It sounded like it was on a metal door. He heard the door open, was led inside, forced to sit down. He could feel someone doing something with the ankle cuffs. He felt the whole room shake. He could hear the whining of engines firing up. He was on a plane. He turned his head left and right, trying to get the hood off, when someone punched him in the head. "Stay still!!" he heard. After about a half hour the plane began to move, and soon it was in the air. He sat there silently wondering where he was being taken, different scenereos going through his head. He heard the door open, and someone settling in the seat in front of him. Suddenly the hood was ripped off his head, and he blinked his eyes rapidly. "We need your help, Agent Reed." the man in front of him stated. "What do you say?" he asked.
Bart nodded and the gag and cuffs were removed. He swallowed repeatedly, and he was given a glass of water. He drained the glass an looked at the man in front of him. "What do you need me to do Mr. Vice President?"

[SoundingtheAlarm]

after prayer and breakfast the crew all sat huddled around Tim's Computer reading the headlines. CNN.COM reporting

"Russia still reeling from the massive defeat at the hands of Israel... licks it's wounds"(link)

Potentate Argyros' new coaliton growing (link)

Detention centers spread across the globe as more and more bible terrorist are being captured(link)

Long lines await currency exchange! "Citizens glad to wait as the new Argo bring's relief and hope!" Still violence is on the increase of millions struggle to survive.(link)

Global initiative of unifying faith creates hysteria as millions call for deification of Argyros.(link)


Suicide bomber blast wal-mart supercenter killing hundreds waiting inline in Milwaukee!(link)


Pastor Tim google's a search...."dead federal agents in Missouri?" but nothing comes up in relation to what has recently transpired at Possum Hollow..."it appears we are in the clear for awhile" Tim suggest "we have alot of supplies but we could always use more while we still have this time" "who should we send?" Anthony raises his hand.."Hank you and I?" "I'm game" "alright..we'll head to Springfield" "NO ..NOT SPRINGFIELD...Stacy interjects..that's were they were killing all those people at the check point" "well Stacy I reckon it's still as safe place as any ..besides it's the closest city"

Pastor Tim ...gathered everyone around Hank an Anthony and they all prayed for their safety as they sent them out..............

[SoundingtheAlarm]

Hank an Anthony turned onto I-44 going east toward Springfield.... Anthony speeding along begins "wow Hank..can you believe this? these last 15 days have been insane" "Yeah...it has...but the scary question is...how insane is it really going to get?" "My dear wife...use to talk about the tribulation sometimes ya know and she spoke with such trepidation..and always said "well thank you Jesus I won't be here" "and she's NOT" "but everything that gave her pause is staring me right in the face....wars ..can you believe nuclear bombs have already exploded right here in america?..plagues...we've been blessed Anthony...long before we were born ..there had been plagues that killed millions and the bible says it's going to happen again....For God sake...I can remember when I was a kid we opened school up with the pledge of Allegiance...One Nation under God and NOW they are hunting people who would dare mention his name? starts singing out of nostalgia "God bless America..land that I love...Hank choking up....I just can't believe this is all happening...I have been in such crisis mode..I haven't had time to think" Anthony interjects.."well you know Hank...this was never truly our home...and soon we are going to be hanging out together looking back on this very time and laughing our buns off....shoot you will be dancing on streets of purest gold ...you won't be sad ..not one bit..you won't look back and think I wish I could go back...nuh uh..you are going to be jumping up and down like a little kid..going "Look here Anthony"..."look at this crystal sea" "we just have to keep our eyes forward...forget those things which are behind us and press on to what God promises to us after we endure this time" "ETERNITY with JESUS verses 7 years of this" "I don't know bout you but I can hardly wait"

Hank's somber frown begins to turn upside down as Anthony's infectious joy begins to rub off..."Yeah..you just wait...you ever two stepped Anthony? I will be two stepping all over the place...I can just here ole ma now..ahhh Hank take off those boots would ya" ..."say you reckon Jesus two steps?"....Anthony just shakes his head as they cruise on down the road......

[SoundingtheAlarm]

in his sinister lair...satan hisses with glee..."just listen to that ..you hear it?" "hear what mighty lord of darkness?" "all across the globe people are applauding my servant...my most cherished servant...centuries an centuries in the making I have finally arrived. My time has come..I am wiping the name..that blood curding name off this planet and I myself am ascending higher and higher in the minds of men. He said thou shall not kill...I SAY THOU SHALL KILL ALL THOSE WHO CALL UPON HIM ...he said thou shall have no other God's before Him..I say I WILL BE EXALTED HIGHER...he said thou shall not covet..I say "ha...steal .. take what is not yours...he said thou shall not commit adultery..I say If it feels good do it...he rewards submission....I instill rebellion....just you watch closesly ...satan brags .."I will INCREASE ...and He will decrease....my name will be on the lips of man ...why? because they will not even so much as touch a morsel of food without it! "when master..when will this happen?" "SILENCE" "I will let you know in due time....now leave me...go and prepare your weapons...LUST,FEAR,DECEPTION,GREED,HATRED all must rise in the hearts and minds of all people everywhere...go now and do my bidding" "yes my lord"

[caligal]

[ZAGS]

Becca and Renee were watching the activity on the campus. So far they hadn't seen anybody. "I think we found it Renee." Becca looked at her friend.
"Yeah, I think your right. All the other schools we've checked out had guards at the entrances by the fence. I don't see anybody here." Renee said. "Lets drive around the campus and see what we can find out. Maybe we'll find a way in."
"Ok." Becca started the car and began driving around straining her neck looking for a possible way into the campus. "Look there." she said pointing to an open gate in the fence. They could see a delivery truck backed up to a loading dock. Becca pulled the car over, and both girls got out. "What do you think? Should we go for it?"
"Yeah. Lets go." Renee took off running across the street and into the open gate, Becca right behind her. They reached the side of the truck when they heard voices. "Hurry up people. Stay together, nobody try to be a hero." Renee peeked around the back of the truck and saw thiry or so men and women all with their hands tied behind their backs, being led into the building. One of the guards saw Renee and shouted "You, what are you doing?"
Renee took off running for the gate dragging Becca behind her. "Run!" Both girls were running as fast as they could and had just made it past the gate to the street when the shot rang out. Becca hit the ground and Renee lost her grip on her friends hand. She slowed and looked over her shoulder. She stopped and stared at her friend. There was a hole right in the center of her forehead. She heard shouting and took off for the car. She threw herself into the car and started it taking off in a cloud of smoke, bullets hitting the car as she raced away.

[Renee]

Julie, Terry and David sat at the table making the list. The list was for everything that Daniel and Kevin might need on their journey. From dried food, clothes, small weapons, binoculars,compass,and much more. Daniel and Sarah came back in and pulled up chairs to join in with smiles on both their faces. "Whats up with you two?" Julie asked. "Better make that list out for 3 of us."Daniel laughed. "The Lord has joined us together again." Sarah glowed as she told them, "We are going to ask the Rabbi in the morning to re-marry us." Tears slid down Julies face as she jumped up to hug Sarah and congratulate them both as did Terry and David shaking Daniels hand until he thought it would fall off.

After gently tucking Emily in Kevin had quitely let himself out of the room and walked back to the living room. Walking in on the handshaking he looked at everyone and said "Whats going on here." Everybody excitiedly told him what had transpired while he had been gone and a big grin crossed his face. "Well " he said, "You better make the list out for 4 of us then."

The Rabbi had been counseling with Kevin and Emily. He felt in his heart that both of them had heard from the Lord on this but he just needed to be sure before giving them his blessing . Daniel and Sarah had already talked to the Rabbi and were waiting outside the door for Kevin and Emily. If all worked out the way they planned, they would have a double ceremony this evening and then they would all leave at dawn for the journey they were about to embark on. Terry was to be Kevins best man and David would be Daniels. Julie had been asked by Emily to be her maid of honor and Sarah had asked Lisa to be her matron of honor. The door finally opened and Kevin and Emily walked out with smiles on their faces. The Rabbi greeted everyone and told them to be back in the main hall by 7pm. He headed off down the hall to find out who was willing to help set up for the 2 weddings.

[heart4thelost]

Wow! More please, what next?

[caligal]

Becka

[SoundingtheAlarm]

Anthony and Hank pull into Springfield...."look down there" Hank tells Anthony..."that musta been the check point Stacy and her friend skipped huh?" "Yea I reckon....LOOK they have two people handcuffed right now!!!" "Oh dear God look over there" Anthony slows and pulls over the side of I-44 and gets out pretending to check a tire...."Hank rolls down his window as Anthony whispers...they have 5 more under the bridge tied up...and it looks like they are getting ready to load them into a van" "I wish there was something we could do!" Hank orders..."Hop in here before they get suspicious of us and we are tied up right alongside" Anthony's youthful zeal flaring up..."HANK WE GOTTA DO SOMETHING" "like what?" "I DON'T KNOW but you KNOW those are believer's down there....THINK" ...."Father help us...give us your wisdom...in Jesus Name" Hank prays Anthony adds "Yes Lord"..."well hey..let's see if we can get a beat on that van and follow it" ...the other believer's are loaded into a van...the van pulls out..."LOOK THEY ARE PULLING OUT ONTO THE INTERSTATE!" "Holy Moly" "Don't follow too closely Anthony..I swear you are going to get us caught" The van heads up to Glenstone Ave and turns south ....goes down to Chestnut expressway and turns back west ..."they are going to the campus..I know it"....the van continues west to National ave..turns south then makes a right onto grand and right into Missouri State's football stadium "oh dear Jesus" Hank offers solemnly...."there must be hundreds upon hundreds" Anthony smashes the steering wheel as he realizes the size and scope of what is happening "there aint nothing we can do Anthony"...."let's just get the supplies and get out of town"....................Anthony drives off...tears begin to fall down his cheeks...still full of zeal...but the reality of the moment hits home...7 years verses eternity might sound small..but its looking more ominous now

[SoundingtheAlarm]

"Potenatae Argyros..my lord" "The detention centers are amassing thousands...we have just received word that today's haul was bigger than the last" "Excellent..but my word still stands no executions are to take place without my consent" "yes my lord" "But every measure necessary is on the table to extract every ounce of faith in every soul...and I want round the clock video's playing on Argyros Tv of testimonies of all recantations of faith" "we must apply the most extreme pressure possible ..is that understood?" "yes my lord" "but why not just eliminate?" "in due time..in due time..but do you realize the hurt inflicted upon that impotent god above as he is forced to suffer the loss of those who recant and deny him?" "nothing will bring me more pleasure than torturing their devotion ..their faith away right before his omni present eyes!"

"now leave me"......Potentate falls to his knees and gleefully chuckles..."My lord lucifer...my allegiance is yours..victory besieges us in every direction...your kingdom arises by the minute..fear is sweeping the globe as faith dwindles...your throne will soon exalt over the world" "so help me satan"

[SoundingtheAlarm]

Lance watched in awe as he saw God work inside his bestfriend! The horrible violation of Joey's life was overcome by his unyielding conviction to retain his confession of faith in Jesus Christ. Lance himself had been so overwhelmed with righteous indignation that he had almost torn his arm out of socket trying to cheer Joey on. The interrogation had came to an end ...and the men had left Joey lying on the floor naked,battered and bruised...BUT THEY HAD NOT BROKEN HIM. Joey unaware that his friend was forced to sit an watch his prolonged torture...lay on the ground ...tears of joy welled up ..realizing that every fear that had so coldly tormented his soul the night before had hit him square in the face and yet he was still alive and his faith ROCK solid...."though they slay yet shall I praise HIM!" he thought to himself.. a new resolve ingrained in him so deep ...he was now a tremendous threat and Dr Trance knew it.

Back in his Office in a meeting with staff...Dr Trance informs them "those two must be kept isolated from the rest...If I had my way ..they would be dead already! And in due time I will have no greater pleasure than ridding this world of their kind. But for now...keep them isolated away from fellow bible terrorist. "What do we do with them?" one staff member ask...."I don't know..put them to work...taking out trash.....cleaning toilets..that sorda thing..but there is to be NO CONTACT whatsoever with fellow believer's." "IS THAT CLEAR?" "Yes sir" the educatation/detention center staff all replied.


"In the mean time ...I want us all to keep our eyes and ears open to relationships developed down amongst the prisoner's. Be on the look out for anything we can use to apply intense emotional pressure....Father's and son's ...Dad's and daughters...brother's ....sister'.....we will tear their lives apart ..One soul at a time if we must...but mark my words we will steal every ounce of faith they have before we are done at this place"

Even now we are bringing in people to plant inside the stadium as spys to retrieve info that will lead to more arrest...and most importantly the renounciation of this most feeble myth of a god....Dr Trance takes a drag of his cigarette staring through his staff...."In the Name of Potentate Argyros...."WE WILL ERADICATE THEIR FAITH.. he snarls OR WE WILL ERADICATE THEIR LIFE" "It really makes no difference to me!"

Lance and Joey sit quarantined from fellow inmates of the "education" center...torture/detention center that is...Joey is recovering physically...his body battered and bruised but his spirit man full of fire and passion..."Lance ..I tell you ..He lifted me up even while I was being tortured" "what do you mean?" "with each blow ....each thrust of their fist...I felt His Presence stronger and stronger" "I knew for the first time what Paul had spoken of when he said "that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death" "they beat my body ..they bruised it good ya know..but they couldn't touch His Spirit in me...it was exploding out of me like rivers of water....rivers of living water..it kept me..it sustained me and now it's like fire in my bones..I just want to tell everybody to live and not die" Lance sat in awe..this is the same Joey who just two days ago sat in fear in that stadium he thought as Joey spoke. "Joey...it's not you living anymore...that's Christ in you ....and He must have some kinda plan cause you surely should have died last night...wow" "well first things first...can you help me carry this trash?" "my legs are too sore to bend over" Lance laughed "what you take a little beating and now you can't even take out the trash?" "I see how you are"

[Diane 1611]

Sounding, you must be from southwest Missouri. We go to Branson every year on vacation and you have all the Springfield, MO streets/highways, the TV station, and the schools down pat.

[SoundingtheAlarm]

Sounding, you must be from southwest Missouri. We go to Branson every year on vacation and you have all the Springfield, MO streets/highways, the TV station, and the schools down pat.

lol...busted a sw missouri boy here