Freedom of speech, freedom of religeon?

If this isn't the end times I don't know what is.

Article from Fox News:

Couple Ordered to Stop Holding Bible Study at Home Without Permit
Thursday, May 28, 2009

Pastor David Jones and his wife Mary have been told that they cannot invite friends to their San Diego, Calif. home for a bible study — unless they are willing to pay tens of thousands of dollars to San Diego County.
"On Good Friday we had an employee from San Diego County come to our house, and inform us that the bible study that we were having was a religious assembly, and in violation of the code in the county." David Jones told FOX News.
"We told them this is not really a religious assembly — this is just a bible study with friends. We have a meal, we pray, that was all," Jones said.
A few days later, the couple received a written warning that cited "unlawful use of land," ordering them to either "stop religious assembly or apply for a major use permit," the couple's attorney Dean Broyles told San Diego news station 10News.
But the major use permit could cost the Jones' thousands of dollars just to have a few friends over.
For David and Mary Jones, it's about more than a question of money.
"The government may not prohibit the free exercise of religion," Broyles told FOX News. "I believe that our Founding Fathers would roll over in their grave if they saw that here in the year 2009, a pastor and his wife are being told that they cannot hold a simple bible study in their own home."
"The implications are great because it’s not only us that’s involved," Mary Jones said. "There are thousands and thousands of bible studies that are held all across the country. What we’re interested in is setting a precedent here — before it goes any further — and that we have it settled for the future."
The couple is planning to dispute the county's order this week.
If San Diego County refuses to allow the pastor and his wife to continue gathering without acquiring a permit, they will consider a lawsuit in federal court.

Holding On While Letting Go

Holding on while letting go. Now that is an oxymoron if I have ever heard one, but that is indeed what God spoke to me the other night. If you have followed my blog at all I guess you may know a little about me. I am a man who identifies with my apostolic faith. I believe in Acts 2:38 with all my heart. Why is this important, well not too long ago I came out of the Charismatic movement(never felt saved or right with the Lord) and felt empty. Now I'm truly filled. I recently became out of work along with hundreds of thousands of other people, and been seeking after answers from God. Because I am yet still flesh, of course frustration has set in and even a little depression. I have so much I want to do for Him before he calls me home, but I haven't had time or $$$ to do any of it(more frustration). I cried out " Lord what do I do?". He answered in His usual manner for me(in my sleep) and said, "Hold on Shawn, but let go of it, it's Mine, I have to be in control." I woke confused and wondering. Hold on...but let go....how can I do both. Well going on with my day I came across a website that was talking about how apostolic thinking is outdated and to reach the lost you must become more "modernized". It really got to me...I left a church because it sought to be like the world. "he that is a friend of the world, is an enemy of God". Then it donned on me, Hold on to the word.....keep to my faith. Let go......God is in control, He will provide......He will make a way for my ministry. My brothers and sisters I hope this some how helps you as it has me. I love you in Jesus' name and pray you hold on, and let go!