Native people living on tribal lands are quarantining to preserve their past and ensure their future. The mission is worthy: save the lives of the elders, save the culture. But in doing so, the mental and emotional isolation is breeding more addiction and mental health issues, among other problems.

It is hard to not get wrapped up into worrying about our nation and the fear of destruction, but we need to understand this is not ours to worry about. This is not our kingdom.

We should, instead, look to our heavenly kingdom and our heavenly Father. God has everything under control. He is sovereign.

Science says, you cannot be driven by anxiety and live in joy; our brains just won’t allow it. God’s word reinforces this and teaches us.

During these uncertain times, I look at how David found the strength to battle Goliath. He wasn’t a warrior, wasn’t trained, and didn’t have the right tools. He had all of the acceptable excuses to back out, yet he stood firm, trusting that his strength was from the Lord.

The training to make someone into a Spiritual Warrior is not a one-time event, nor is it a program to be completed. In other words, it is not merely a matter of being baptized, nor is it having completed a confirmation class or an adult instruction program. No, it is a cyclical ongoing and lifelong endeavor.

This Week in Native American News (7/17/2020): Oklahoma plus some Running, Boxing, & Dancing

Beloved hymns have a way of becoming spontaneous prayers when they weave in and out of our thoughts, reminding us Jesus is not far away.

The training to make someone into a Spiritual Warrior is not a one-time event, nor is it a program to be completed. In other words, it is not merely a matter of being baptized, nor is it having completed a confirmation class or an adult instruction program. No, it is a cyclical ongoing and lifelong endeavor.