HR 3962 was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on November 7^th, but there is much more that will need to happen for this bill to become law.

First, the bill must next be approved in the U.S. Senate. For it to pass, it will have to overcome significant opposition and is unlikely to pass in its current form.

In addition, the current health care bill in the Senate, HR 3590, provides an exemption for members of health care sharing ministries.

Even if an unfavorable bill should eventually pass in the Senate, and then be approved by both houses, the requirement to purchase health insurance in the current legislation is not scheduled to take effect until 2013. That will give significant time to continue seeking exemptions and other legal protections.

We believe that there has never been a better time to be part of a health care sharing ministry, and this political development can be a good opportunity to tell fellow believers and unbelievers alike about the importance of putting our faith in God and not in a government. He is the only One Who can provide everything we need.

The health care “reform” process is far from over. There are still many ways for God to intervene. We need to continue depending on Him and taking action where we can.

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