I just received my first response to my previous article, one in which my reader says (in essence) that we should be like sheep quietly bleating – awaiting our own slaughter while being politically correct.

Now I know as well as you do that some of this is true. I think it refers to each individual person to the extent that we can endure; but can we stand idly by while our fellowmen and brothers and sisters in Christ are being attacked wholesale in our communities and in other countries? Do we quietly await (with bated breath) our anticipated persecution and even death by extremists and never lift a finger simply because of our faith in Christ?

King David and Joshua didn’t just stand by and let others run roughshod over them and their people. As a matter of fact, a fearful and politically correct Joshua was told by God to get up off his knees and to face the enemy. “Get up! Why do you lie thus on your face (praying)?”

What did Jesus mean when he said to sell their cloak and buy a sword? You don’t bear a weapon for decoration but for confrontation in protecting your family and friends. Such is the hero in my film – which is, albeit, a work of fiction.

As many of you know, I don’t ascribe to reading fiction and prefer true stories on film as well; nevertheless, I found it necessary to write this story to bring to the fore what many Christians, patriots and right-thinking people (having been cowed) are thinking – but are afraid to say openly.

It is said that the pen is mightier than the sword, but I also believe that movies can also be mightier than the actual sword of battle, causing those who saw and heard the story to ponder or think about what they experienced through this wonderful medium invented by Jewish men.

As a child, I often read comic books; and one of my favorite heroes was the Lone Ranger who always did the right thing without hoopla and fanfare, and just rode off into the sunset.

Soon after, he came to life on television – the show being directed by Charles Livingston whom I later worked with on stage as a Jewish playboy doctor in a play called “Take my Wife”! He encouraged me to pursue acting as a career, which I did – but that’s another story I’ve written about in my (as yet to be published) 248-page manuscript “Miracles, Signs and Wonders.”

In this film, the story deals with up-to-the-minute issues that plague our nation such as Pedophilia, cults, drug peddlers, criminality, terrorism, and church apathy; and it exposes political corruption openly as well, often referring to scripture such as,

“No greater love has this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” This is said while Martin is thought to be dead.

“It is better to be tied to a millstone and thrown in the deepest sea than to offend one of these little ones.” When Martin confronts a pedophile priest.

Synopsis/ Outline

In this Evangelical movie, Martin is a single, handsome and well-built 33-year-old Captain in the United States Special Forces. He is a gregarious Christian – well read, articulate and patriotic. Our hero also loves learning, and he can often be found at the Public library in his “off time.”

This former military warrior comes to the rescue of everyday men, women and children, confronting thugs, gang members, pedophiles and terrorists – all without fanfare or the ability to fly – except by plane. (He holds a pilot’s license.)

BACK STORY:

While riding a horse along with his men in the war in mountainous Afghanistan, an incoming grenade lands in the midst of his twelve-man company. Jumping onto the grenade to protect his men from harm, he is severely injured and is pronounced dead after being airlifted out of harm’s way, but he manages to survive after having a near-death experience (NDE.)

During this moment in time, Martin cries out, “I don’t want to die; … I have yet to marry and have a son…. A voice (GOD) replies, “You will not die…You shall live to fight the evil that has taken over your country.”

After many surgeries, he is finally sent back to the states to complete his recovery in Miami/Naples. Now he must endure painful but ardent physical therapy – as he struggles to regain strength to his injured body and limbs. After a year, he recovers fully when an Angel posing as a mysterious doctor gives him a stem-cell concoction through injection. (“Entertaining an angel unaware?”)

We can often find Martin working out at a local gym as he recovers.

The treatment the mysterious doctor has given him has increased the young warrior’s strength, speed and adroitness tenfold. When in trouble, his eyes focus on his surroundings – seeing things that others often miss, which also gives him the ability of reading body language in-depth. (Christians refer to this ability as “Spiritual Discernment.”)

Martin makes his home in Miami, Florida, and treads the mean streets of Miami and South Beach.

What makes this hero different than any other movie hero – is that he is well read, and he quotes the Bible along with other meaningful sayings, which makes this film biblically informative as well as entertaining – in aiming at the younger crowd.

Young people need someone to look up to in our turbulent and sinful country. Martin could just be the hero they are looking for.

YBIC

Jim Towers

Write me with your thoughts at jt.flimmaker@yahoo.com I will answer personally. Or you can check out my website – www.propheticsignsandwonders.com. Also, www.dropzonedelta.com – Warriors Following Christ

In spite of what you may believe, not all of us in the movie business are Godless swamp creatures. I for one am appalled at how far we have strayed from Christian norms in the entertainment business. There have always been good people in my industry. But, as in the social construct of our country, we have moved to the extreme craziness of the far left – demanding the obscene.

There was a time when people weren’t as literate as we are today. In those days, believe it or not, the theatre was about morality plays – thought-provoking plays that one could take home and ponder. This was the time of enlightenment of renaissance, of Da Vinci and Shakespeare, a time of the Protestant Reformation. This was a time following the dark ages, much like the times in which we live today.

I still have friends in the movie business; and truth be told, I would trust some of them more than I trust the brethren. As a matter of fact, the brethren have proven time and again – the hypocrites that they are. I could tell you horror stories about all denominations. But hey, they are only human, saved by God’s grace – and what a wonderful undeserving grace it is.

It is very rare to find a True believer these days; you’d have to search far and wide to find one.

In saying that, I’m talking about a person who doesn’t limit God to the theological dogma taught in seminary. We can actually have a vibrant relationship with our creator if we seek him in spirit and in truth and not limiting Him in any way, shape or form.

And the best part is that he will answer our questions and petitions speedily even if we have faith the size of a mustard seed. The Bible is our source of enlightenment about the things of God and of growing your faith. “Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.”

Jesus was speaking truth when He said, “Narrow is the way that leads to life, and few there be that find it.” Now, that isn’t to say that He doesn’t save to the uttermost, but it means that there is a deep and abiding peace of mind given to those closest to Him. To people like us, there is nothing – no nothing – that God cannot do.

Living in the last days, God is pouring out His spirit on those closest to Him, and they are experiencing phenomena that surpasses all human understanding. Some of us are experiencing NDEs, that is, near- death experiences; others are beginning to have visions, and many more are experiencing outright unexplainable miracles.

Granted, we must carefully judge those who are experiencing such things and see if their fruit (the way they live their lives) belies or confirms the truth of their claims.

In the topsy-turvy and evil world we live in these days, where right is wrong and wrong is right, we must tread carefully – armed with the Word of God – (which is our guide) because many so-called teachers are trying to change scripture to say what it doesn’t. If what these charlatans say doesn’t jibe with Holy Scriptures – do yourselves a favor and run.

Only now, with time running out, we should bring the fight to the enemy. The enemies of God are foolish to believe they can win the war, much less the battle. “For God has not given us the Spirit of fear, but of Love, Power, and a Sound Mind!” They are the losers; in the end righteousness WILL prevail.

Many of you know about my work in Movies primarily as an actor and writer, but most of you don’t know that I’m about to embark on making an Evangelical Christian movie – one that doesn’t glorify football players, basketball heroes or hobbits. My movie will be one of sharing the unadulterated Word of God with the masses in a highly entertaining way, in a way that we all can identify with, in a way that will have them talking and thinking about the things that are said and done in the movie.

We are today in a very dark place akin to the dark ages (socially speaking), and it’s going to take a lot of work and imagination to awaken people to the dire consequences of their wrongdoing. “The wages of sin is death,” and we in America are in death throes even as we speak.

We all need to REPENT – Christians as well.

We in the Christian community have far too many armchair warriors, people who know God “but deny the power thereof.”

With all the talents dolled out to God’s people, you would think we could stem the tide of wickedness that has taken over the world; but as you well know, things are the other way around, and soon we may be just a footnote in world history.

As for those of you who sit idly by waiting for the rapture – hoping to be taken away from the evil that’s befallen us, think again. You may also be left behind with your theological doctorate in hand. We must all rise up and give voice to righteousness, sanity and Godliness. Don’t be caught by the rapture doing nothing about your faith or worse yet – flaunting your sinful way of life before the throne of God and claiming to be His.

As for me, I’m doing the best I can with the talents I’ve been given, and yet some of you look at me with distain, and hope that I fail. After all, I’ve always been an achiever, but some would rather be known for their “golden tongue.”

Today, more than ever before, we need men of action, men not afraid of the enemy no matter how intimidating they may be with their hot and putrid breath full of lies.

Jesus said, “I am coming in a day when you think not.” In other words, always be prepared for His coming lest He find you sleeping behind the wheel – as it were.

YBIC

Jim Towers

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