The Kiss of Death

Yesterday was the 180movie College Campus handout that our ministry Calgary Peacemakers was privileged with partnering in thanks to Living Waters.
The plan was set, our teams chosen, and away we went at approximately 11:00am headed for two different campuses in Calgary with 1200 DVD's. Team 1 to Mount Royal University, Team 2 to University of Calgary. I personally had the honor of participating at the U of C with my lovely wife Krista, Pastor George, his wife Lisa and one of our team leaders, Joey with his wife Kimberly. Not to mention several others with us who played a huge role in the success of this North American wide event.
We had just nicely arrived and found our places outside of two main entrances when my wife was approached by two college security guards, who had heard from students that something "fishy" was going on; for which they responded swiftly. Krista then politely guided them to come come and talk with me and stepped back out of the line of fire. They then proceeded to demand we take leave of the campus letting us know that it was private property for which I had an argument. At this point I want to thank my God and Savior Jesus Christ whom through the Holy Spirit made it possible for me to speak with boldness, not backing off or cowering at the misunderstanding of their authority when it came to our rights on public grounds. It was then that I said to them; "Officers, we will not be leaving unless you bring the Calgary Police to escort us off!" A moment of silence then ensued with frowns and an anticipation in my mind of a violent reaction. What happened next was and could only be of the Lord, as these two decided it best to call out their supervisor and leave that decision to him. Just a few minutes later, he showed up in very nice manner asking first if our hand-out was to do with abortion. Then if we were part of any of the pro-life groups that had obviously caused them heartache in the past (see related articles here). For which my answer was no, but rather that we were a part of a ministry that is promoting a free 33 minute documentary that is shocking, gives people the opportunity to watch in privacy and in a way that is not intrusive, or rude (displaying gross pictures of babies ripped apart), nor are we forcing them to take the materials offered for free. I explained that we were not there to solicit for money but rather give the DVD's to those who chose to take one. With that he replied; "I see no problem with what your doing, please carry on." What a surprise this was! Thank you Lord! So with that the two humiliated officers took down my information and instructed us to carry on, leaving with 'tails between their legs' if it were.
So we carried on, with joy giving out what we knew to be "Video tracts of life" to those who would gladly receive them.
Nearing the end of our pile of DVD's, three effeminate fellows approached me with two DVD's in hand, clearly very upset and shoved them into my hands. With rude, crude and obnoxious behavior they began to curse us for the misery we had caused and that they had already seen the movie of which was nothing more than a hypocritical lie! With that one really tall man, dressed and made up quite freakishly I might add, darted toward me and with one big swoop, mockingly hugged me and planted a big kiss on my cheek. All I can say to this is that I'm glad I turned away and pushed as he did, as I fully believe he was aimed right for the lips! Blahhhcccckkkkk! Cough Cough! He then turned and shouted obscenities and left with his other two friends.
The last kid to go then turned back and shouted again at which time I perused , urging him to tell me what was so upsetting, and to clearly tell me of his distress. Sadly, the conversation that followed was similar to many other conversations I have had. MAD AT HYPOCRITES! This young effeminate, false convert was another product of the modern gospel. A failed attempt and product of a decisions based, non-biblical message that says that Jesus just loves everyone, just as they are and that anyone who would believe in a God of Justice and Power was nothing more than a dirt-bag. After hearing his twisted rant, leaving him with the law, calling him to repent and urging him to listen to his conscience, I let him know there was nothing more to say. I started to back off and when seeing that I had had enough, he hollered; "I win!" and walked away. Sadly he does not realize that ultimately he loses - indeed his soul.
Pondering the event, I couldn't help thinking about what Jesus thought of Judas as he received the kiss of death from him in the garden. So many lost souls, that trade them in for the lusts of the eyes and lusts of the flesh.
May God have mercy on His children through 180movie.

Kevin