Not sure how common this reference has become, but my daughter texted me yesterday to say happy new year and welcome me to the "Roaring 20's." That struck me as a bit odd, and frankly I had never thought of the coming decade in that terminology. Then I started thinking about that concept and what came to my mind was this. This decade may very well be another version of the roaring 20's, only this time it will be the Lion of the Tribe of Judah who does the roaring and woe, woe, woe unto those who choose to be against Him. Found this video that went right along with my thoughts... So true. The year of 2020, full and total vision. No longer seeing through a dark glass or the obstruction of a veil! We shall see Him in all His glory! No more will His countenance be hidden. No more shall we grope in the dark as blind men. Every eye on Him and His eyes lovingly staring upon each of us! Will the year of 2020 be the year that we finally see God. Our vision shall eternally be blessed, seeing only Him, His glory and the completed work of hands. Our creator, a carpenter, a King, the Lion of Heaven, the Judge of the whole Earth! Our vision will be filled with the wonders of His creation! And the things He has yet to create. Was blind, but then we'll see! TR https://www.history.com/topics/roaring-twenties/roaring-twenties-history They're thinking that the U.S. will have a repeat of a century ago in economics and culture. One of the aspects of that period was that in the wake of World War 1 being over, and much innovation in technology, people were more inclined to party like there was no tomorrow. Well, the Roaring Twenties soon gave way to the Terrifying Thirties. I doubt it will take long for that part of history to come knocking at the door once again. Great article, David! I especially zeroed in on the part of “Prohibition and the Rise of the Mafia Al Capone” because ... I’ve always been fascinated with the roaring 20’s and listening to my grandma and my sister-in-law’s mom give their account of that amazing era and then hearing about the Great Depression that followed and how they struggled to make ends meet. In college I did a term paper on the mafia and John Gotti (the teflon Don). While doing that report, one of my college friends from Illinois mentioned that one of her relatives used to work at the Bon Aire Country Club in Wheeling, IL (which is now called Chevy Chase Country Club) and would often serve meals to Al Capone. She claims he was very sweet and gave out big tips. Now here is where it gets interesting ... most of her relatives are believers and I often wonder if perhaps her relative had witnessed to him or if Capone ended up attending one of Billy Sunday’s tent revival meetings? He drew huge crowds just like Billy Graham did. Frank Sinatra even mocks Billy Sunday that his revival meetings in this song couldn’t keep Chicago bars/nightclubs completely shut down for good. Chicago (That Toddlin' Town) Chicago, Chicago, that toddlin' town - Fair Use - —————— Rumors are “Al Capone ran the Bon Aire Country Club and was a hoodlum hangout, that it was a front for the Mafia” Now check out what’s written on Al Capone’s tombstone ... The Lord knows the fullness of each of our sins. He carried them on the cross. They have been paid for in full. I can't speculate as to which notorious and heinous sinner will be in Heaven or not. Gladly with the Lord, the color and number of our sins are made as white as snow. But only with His blood. For everyone else, the color and number of each person's sin's will require that justice be rendered! Again, it is with the greatest of confidence when I say that only those who love Jesus shall enter Heaven's gates. TR :agree T.R. No sin is too great that won’t be forgiven (except unbelief). Jesus died for all mankind so the invitation is open for whosoever will till that last breath they take. Proverbs 8:17 “I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.” 
Frank Sinatra
Chicago, Chicago, I will show you around
I love it
Bet your bottom dollar you'll lose the blues
In Chicago, Chicago
The town that Billy Sunday couldn't shut down
On State Street that great street I just want to say
They do things they don't do on Broadway
They have a time, the time of their life
I saw a man, he danced with his wife
In Chicago, Chicago my hometown
Chicago, Chicago, that toddlin' town
Chicago, Chicago, I'll show you around
I love it
Bet your bottom dollar you'll lose the blues
In Chicago, Chicago
The town that Billy Sunday couldn't shut down
On State Street that great street I just want to say
They do things that they don't do on Broadway
They have the time the time of their life
I saw a man and he danced with his wife
In Chicago
Chicago
Chicago, that's my hometown
