In recent years, the general attitude of the American population toward religion has been changing. Although the United States once had many church-goers, a precipitous drop-off in attendance has forced many churches to cease operation or merge with other churches. This is especially true in the city of Baltimore, Maryland, a reality that prompted an Episcopal minister by the name of Daniel Webster to say, "When I was growing up in what I call the salad days of the 1950's and early 1960's, the question in the neigbourhood was, 'What church do you go to?'' Now it's, 'Why do you go to church?' We no longer live in Christendom. We really have to accept that it's a thing of the past." Of course, the closure of some churches is not necessarily a great loss. If a church is not teaching unadulterated Bible truth, people would be better off not attending it. Nevertheless, mankind is instinctively inclined to seek spiritual fulfilment. It is a desire put in our hearts by our Creator, and with so many churches today seemingly dead, young people are looking elsewhere for a real spiritual experience. It is for this reason that many men and women of the Millennial Generation are now turning to witchcraft and the occult. "Whether it be spell-casting, tarot, astrology, meditation and trance, or herbalism, these traditions offer tangible ways for people to enact change in their lives. For a generation that grew up in a world of big industry, environmental destruction, large and oppressive governments, and toxic social structures, all of which seem too big to change, this can be incredibly attractive," said a witch from Brooklyn, New York. Sometimes young people are led down the path of witchcraft by famous celebrities. This includes actress Gwyneth Paltrow who operates an online store featuring a variety of new age and occult wares, including a tarot card deck that sells for 59 dollars! We live in a world where sin abounds and trouble is on every side. Yet, we have a Saviour who bestows His wondrous grace upon us. In John Newton's famous hymn titled Amazing Grace we find the words, "Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; 'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home." God will get us through it all if we put our trust in Him and endure unto the end. The Apostle Paul was a man well-acquainted with hardship. Yet, we know that God told the Apostle Paul in II Corinthians 12:9, "My grace is sufficient for thee." We are also told in James 4:6-8, "But He giveth more grace. Wherefore He saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double-minded." I urge every reader to draw nigh to God. If you have not repented of your sins and dedicated your life to God, I encourage you to do so now! [Extracts from “Last Trumpet Newsletter” - Volume XXXV1, Samuel David Meyer, November 2017].