October 2026 Update

Dear Ones:

“To fear or not to fear, that is the question.” We just “celebrated” Satan’s high and holy day called Halloween. Passing out goodies to neighborhood kids is innocent enough but Satan worshippers tell a different story. (Check it out on AI) My present concern is the horrific invasion and effects upon an already decadent and fearful society. The emphasis on witches, skeletons, haunted houses and death itself is “scary.” While our world is on “fire” with wars, crime and fear-mongering, why would any sensible person want to intensify the epidemic of anxiety, fear, and depression that already exists? Our nation is all but paralyzed with the satanic “spirit of fear” (cf. Jno.10:10). Just check the Rx aisle.

But there’s another fear that conquers ungodly fear; it’s the “fear of the Lord” which is the beginning of wisdom. (cf. Prov. 1:7) Everyone has natural fears (e.g. heights, snakes, etc.) but God’s fear results from the new birth in Christ. Spiritually speaking, if we truly fear God (taking Him seriously) than we need not fear! Salvation produces the right kind of fear in believers. A repentant sinner can literally “trade in” godless fear for the Holy Spirit’s peace. PTL!

I’m speaking from my experience as a “street kid” in the hood of Newark, NJ. We took “Trick or Treat” seriously, even making excuse for criminal activity. Indeed, I was operating under the “wrong” spirit until I was “arrested” by the “Right” (Holy) Spirit! Our children today don’t need any more “scare” tactics and underworld connections than they already have.

I still can’t believe how God has graciously touched me since my medical “train wreck” well over a year ago! God has allowed me to suffer for further “boot camp” (OJT). This is true of other fellow servants as well, although some of them have already “beat me” to Glory. My heart has been encouraged and challenged these days by the following prayer in Psa. 71:17&18,

“O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works. Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.”

Please join me in praying for a divine invasion of the “fear of God” to awaken a lost world and “sleeping” church! We need to witness anew the depth of sin and the reality of Jesus Christ! Thank you for your continued intercession for my spiritual, mental, and physical strength.

With my love and gratitude,

Pastor Bill

Phil. 1:6