In these times of heightened disinformation, fear, paranoia and chaos, all of which are not of our LORD, I am disappointed and deeply frustrated at IFAPray for posting a one sided, unjust article such as this one. IFAPray is about truth, unity; fact checking. (Further in response is a YouTube link on this case.)

I had to read this article more than once to ensure I was understanding the Daily Jot author’s inflection correctly. I also had to research The Daily Jot as I wanted to learn whom the source of such emotionally charged information was. I can’t tell if this is a blog or an actual article. To add to the problem, without first waiting for all of the information on this case to be publicized by the legal authorities, this author proclaims an extremest view by stating: “This sends a message to every black family in America that our country’s neighborhoods are not safe to jog or walk.” I highly doubt IFAPray staff supports said opinion.

Bill Wilson, Daily Jot author of this article, I couldn’t agree with you more that this altercation should never have ended in a death. I share this sadness with you. However, I say in love, I fully disagree with your emotional and divisive comment that: “…every black family in America is not safe to jog or walk.” Your comment is dangerous, slanderous, unethical, untrue and a tool of insidious division. I do not accept your accusation of racism you so freely assign to me and all of America. I resent the idea that any black, white, Hispanic, Asian family in my multi ethnic, multi cultural, white/blue-collar, law abiding and loving neighborhood and church, would think they must be fearful to freely jog or walk past my home and the homes of other neighbors; whom deeply love each other and see no boundary of color.

I know I can speak for my friends and family members whom live in various communities all across this beautiful America of ours, that they reject your accusation of racism upon their communities as well. I will not embrace this ideology of fear and hate. I forgive you, Bill Wilson, for such said comment. I offer sincere prayers that you may be comforted and informed in Christ. Only God knows the motives of a man’s heart and therefore Bill Wilson, I sincerely state I will not claim God’s ability to measure the motive of yours. Please ask God to reveal to you what that may be and to guard you in your future journalism endeavors. (Anyone reading this reply, please do not go on a vicious, hate-filled attack of this author. We do need to rebuke and redirect our brothers and sisters in Christ when in the wrong, but we must also immediately encourage them back into the sheep fold of our Saviour.)

I also deeply encourage all families of America to see through the emotion until you can see the fact; of anything you read or hear.

In addition, I often read reviews to hear others’ perspectives in the event they may have something factual to offer. It’s my form of researching. If it were not for “Julianne’s” review below, offering the YouTube clip of Officer Tatum, (and offered here https://youtu.be/sjCzJyFKoqo ) I may have prayed about this terrible and most unfortunate event in the wrong spirit for the wrong reasons.

Julianne, thank you; thank you for this resource. Thank you for your “Berean” heart response.

After listening to Officer Tatum’s YouTube clip of his explanation of GA laws and his law enforcement narrative of what is taking place in the neighborhood homeowners’ security videos, and then comparing it to the Daily Jot’s detailed article posted here on IFAPray, I see the two do not cohesively align. One of the very few facts shared is that a life, yes precious, was lost.

In great wisdom, Officer Tatum does not continue the video coverage through the moment of the shooting. Why would anyone, having nothing to do with this case in an investigatory or legal role, even want to watch something like that? We know what happened. Watching that specific detail could be counted as morbid curiosity and is neither necessary nor wise. It is not honoring to God. We are the temple of the Living God. Doesn’t God tell us to always guard our hearts as it is the wellspring of life? Does not our Holy Father tell us to seek truth, for it will set us free?

Whom at IFAPray researched Daily Jot’s article prior to posting? IFAPray, you are at the very tip of the journalism spear. You are beautiful and rare in this world and are known for being a loving and godly obedient informational source whom seeks to first glorify our LORD. Accepting this journalistic role, you are accountable to those taking-in your releases. It is your professional and spiritual responsibility to review and fact check every source of information coming from outside the immediate IFAPray reporters; even if they worship God. To ensure truth is reported and heated knee-jerk accusations avoided, it is imperative, not optional, to seek-out first-person or first-resource accounts. In an event as serious as this, finding even two to three additional first-person/resource accounts to confirm said first reported information is a must BEFORE exposing readers to such news. This is the first time I’ve seen this lack of professionalism from IFAPray.

However, on numerous prior occasions, I have been the fortunate participant on First Friday Intercessor Calls hearing you pray to God to forgive and free even those whom deceive and abuse their political power: (FBI, DOJ, Pelosi, Soros, WHO, the Left, Progressives, Voter Fraud, etc.) whom lie, steal, abuse and attempt to ruin America and her citizens’ God given constitutional rights; of course while crying out for justice, help and restoration of our land. You have always displayed a position of trustworthiness, unity, self-control, wisdom, intelligence and fact. You often encourage those on the call to not run away with emotions but remain steadfast in biblical and journalistic fact and truth; to trust and wait on God for His timing and revelation. This has always proven to result in a blessing and glorification of God’s Name. Finding this article on your platform is not reflective of such character; nor is it just.

I do not look at your action here as if I have never made mistakes in the information I’ve provided others. I am the first to share I’ve done the same. I am confident this is an oversight of IFAPray, and that IFAPray is not attempting to create an emotionally charged firestorm of disinformation leading to chaos and division. I highly encourage IFAPray to watch the YouTube clip, https://youtu.be/sjCzJyFKoqo and politely, yet adamantly, request IFAPray to retract this article, if for anything, to prevent further confusion and unjust division.

I am so grateful to all at IFAPray and proudly support this marvelous ministry. I enjoying praying with and for all of you on this team. I look forward to your future releases.