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I feel like we are being setup.  Maybe “conditioned” is a better term.  It is a slow creeping persecution that has taken 20-30 years to crescendo.  It is a war on beliefs.  It is a war on speech.  It is intimidation at its core and it is from Satan.

What am I talking about?  I am talking about the slow death we are experiencing through “political correctness”, PC and the manufactured “outrage” that usually follows.

This really struck a chord with me while watching some MSM interviews of strong Christians.  The last straw probably started with the Franklin Graham interview and snapped as I watched the Kirk Cameron and Michelle Bachmann interviews yesterday and today.

This PC concept seems to expand every so often to restrict our rights further with each expansion.  This period expansion seems to be around the concept of “Judgment”.  It appears now that by stating our beliefs and opinions as Christians, we are “judging” others and causing them to be “offended” (the last few years major expansion).

Not only can we not express our beliefs but when asked directly by these same people what our beliefs are we are to bite our tongues or lie.  Otherwise we will offend and judge others.

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Headlines for this morning regarding end times prophecy…

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What’s causing the mysterious sounds coming from the sky that are so loud they set off car alarms? – Weather Signs / Signs in Heaven

Churches adopt new Ten Commandments – Church Falling Away / Apostasy

Huge asteroid hurtling towards Earth will fly past our planet so close it will go UNDER many man-made satellites – Weather Signs / Signs in Heaven

Scientists see rise in tornado-creating conditions – Weather Signs / Signs in Heaven

Exclusive Audio: Harvard Anti-Israel Conference: The Jewish People Does Not Exist – Anti-Semitism

Here’s Why the Government Thinks It Can Kill You Overseas – Antichrist Control / Mark of the Beast

U.S. Senator McCain calls for airstrike on Syria – Psalm 83 War / Isaiah 17

Report: Syria forces bomb bridge used by refugees fleeing to Lebanon – Psalm 83 / Isaiah 17

Terrorists attack Egypt gas pipeline to Israel for 12th time – Psalm 83 War

Israel’s Channel 2: U.S. Officials Believe Netanyahu Has Already Decided to Strike Iran – Psalm 83 War

PM to AIPAC: Israel can’t wait much longer on Iran – Pslam 83 War

Russia: Iran has proved it is ready for nuclear talks – Ezekiel 38 War

Prayer Mural Officially Removed as Battle With Teen Atheist Concludes – Christian Persecution / Days of Noah

Arab Justice Ignites Controversy After Refusing to Sing Israeli National Anthem – Anti-Semitism

Gay Rights Groups Angry Over Boy Scouts Leader’s Upcoming MO Prayer Breakfast Address – Christian Persecution / Days of Noah

Warnings: If History Repeats Itself, the Price of Oil Could Reach $440 a Barrel – One World Currency / Government

Obama invites himself to be commencement speaker – Days of Noah / Arrogance

HuffPo: Crosshairs on Dems bad, GOP engulfed in flames good – Deception

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Headlines this morning related to prophecy “stage setting” and fulfillment…

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Earthquakes: San Francisco Earthquake Measures 4.3, Argentina Earthquake Measures 6.1 on Richter Scale – Earthquakes in various places

San Francisco Bay Area Earthquake 2012: Minor Tremor Shakes Region – Earthquakes in various places

Tungurahua Volcano: explosions, ash fall and possible pyroclastic flow – Earthquakes in various places

Putin For Life? – Gog/Magog / Ezekiel 38 War

Mailmen Refuse to Deliver ‘New Testament’ – Christian Persecution

Cities blacked out for up to a year, $2 TRILLION of damage – with a 1 in 8 chance of solar ‘megastorm’ by 2014, experts explore the worst… – Extreme Weather

Obama makes case against striking Iran now – Psalm 83 War

Blast it or paint it: Asteroid to threaten Earth in 2013 – Signs from Heaven

Earthquake shakes Indian capital Delhi – Earthquakes in various places

Obama warns of force against Iran, but urges diplomacy – Psalm 83 War

Nasrallah calls on Muslims Christians to ‘liberate’ Jerusalem – Psalm 83 War

Arab Spring could come to Russia without reforms warns Putin rival – Ezekiel 38 War

Want to See Who Is Tracking You on the Internet in Real-Time? – Antichrist / Mark of the Beast

‘Compulsory Abortion’ and No ‘References to Size, Power and Sexual Potency’ in Auto Ads: Obama Adviser’s Words Come Back to Haunt Him – Christian Persecution / Days of Noah

Liberal Pastor Jim Wallis: America Is ‘Not a Christian Nation — It‘s Never Been a Christian Nation’ – Church Falling Away / Deception

Meet ‘Evie’ — Obama’s Transgender Ex-Nanny in Indonesia – Days of Noah

Libyan Mob Desecrates Christian and Jewish WWII Tombstones Apparently Over Koran Burning – Christian Persecution

Obama Pledges ‘Rock Solid’ Commitment to Israel During Meeting With Netanyahu – Deception

‘You Get What You Deserve, White Boy’: 13-Year-Old Set on Fire in Horrific Racially Charged Attack – Days of Noah / Violence

‘Make Them Pay for Their Crimes’: Hacker Group Anonymous Issues Chilling Warning to Israel Conference – Anti-Semitism / Zechariah 12

Netanyahu: Israel 'reserves right' to strike Iran... – Psalm 83 War

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Here are the prophecy headlines for this morning.  I have added tags to the end of each to give you my take on what set of prophecy may be advanced by the topic of the article.

God Bless!

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UN to propose planetary regulations of water, food – One World Government

Michael Savage: Was Breitbart assassinated? – Violence / Days of Noah / Deception

EU nations sign fiscal pact – One World Government

Energy Secretary Chu Admits Administration OK with High Gas Prices – Deception

Israel told U.S. Iran must halt enrichment ahead of nuclear talks, sources say – Psalm 83 / Ezekiel 38

Arizona sheriff Arpaio unveils findings of Obama birth certificate probe – Deception

Cameron says Syria will face ‘day of reckoning’ – Psalm 83 / Isaiah 17

AZ Sheriff Joe Arpaio Releases Results of Obama Birth Certificate Probe: ‘Forgery’ – Deception

‘Taxpayers Are the Pimps’: Co-ed Wanting Government-Sponsored Birth Control – Days of Noah

‘Not Going to Be Silenced by This’: Sex-Plea Co-Ed Responds to Limbaugh on Ed Show – Days of Noah

‘Debunking the Non-Existent Threat:’ Muslim Group Launches Pro-Shariah Campaign – Deception / One World Religion

Did Obama Camp Flat-Out Lie About the Contraception Mandate by Posting This ‘Permission Slip?’ – Deception

FL Legislature Considers Outlawing Shariah & Other Foreign Law – One World Religion

‘You’re Going to Hell’: TN High School Principal Resigns After Alleged Anti-Gay Comments to Students – Days of Noah / Christian Persecution

Court Rules Warrantless Cellphone Searches OK…But How Far Can You Go? – One World Government / Control

Breitbart’s last investigation? Obama – Deception

Muslim to WND: ‘Our agents will eliminate you’ – Days of Noah / Christian Persecution / One World Government

The story spreads: Obama birth certificate forged – Deception

‘Gay’ hotel in NYC opens for business – Days of Noah

Islamic rages and America’s dhimmitude – One World Religion / Deception

Grunts, get in touch with your inner-Muslim – One World Religion / Deception

Who threatens religious liberty? – One World Religion

Italian daily: Holocaust ‘greatest lie of modern… – Deception

Obama to release ‘Blind Sheikh’? – Deception

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This is unbelievable.  Jesus said that we should prioritize our lives in this order.

God first, wife and/or family second, then all the rest.

Just because something is not the first priority in your life, doesn’t make it unimportant to you, but keeping right order of priorities in life can be life changing…

Mark 12:30-32 – (NKJV)

30 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. 31 And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”

32 So the scribe said to Him, “Well said, Teacher. You have spoken the truth, for there is one God, and there is no other but He.

God first!

Neighbor second – including Wife, Children, Family, Friends in that order.

And there are none greater than these, so sorry, Brian, Country is not listed above those two.

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Libtalker Bill Press: No difference between Santorum and the Taliban

Posted by The Right Scoop The Right Scoop on February 28th, 2012 in Politics | 63 Comments

The screeching hyperbole coming out of the left over Santorum is so over the top that if anything remotely close to this was uttered about Obama by a radio host, the left would be in a massive uproar calling for boycotts and firings. And Al Sharpton would organize a march around the radio host’s workplace hoping the walls would fall like Jericho.

But none of that matters when they do it to the right. It’s just fair criticism to say Santorum is the American Taliban.

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It is amazing what is occurring these days.  Once one opens their eyes, the battle we are in is apparent.  I am not talking out a physical battle or struggle but a spiritual one.  Through a combination of deception, ignorance, and naivety:  we find ourselves in an incredible situation.

How can a group boldly make the threats and statements that this Islamic organization makes without any thought of backlash?  The audacity of their statement is almost beyond belief, but you know what, this world will submit and is submitting one little piece at a time.  It will be interesting to see if any MSM outlets pick up on this. Any bets?

My bet is none will.  It really shows how far gone we are as a nation (world) and the late hour we find ourselves in.  I am not saying the people of our nation are gone,  but we have lost control of the “machine” that controls much of our lives.  Too many are asleep and caught up in this world.  I am glad to see WND will not back down.  They need our support and prayers.

In the end, the question is as Paul stated in Romans 12:1-3.

Romans 12:1-3 – (NKJV)

1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.  3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.

Are you of this world, conforming to it, or part of Christ’s kingdom and just a visitor?

God Bless!

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Islamic group threatens WND

A man who says he represents the United Muslim Nations International organization has warned WND to “moderate” its reporting on issues involving Islam because of how Muslims may react.

The warning came in an email to WND from Faarooq al Mohammedi, who said he was asking on behalf of the Muslim organization that WND “comply as it would be in the companies (sic) best interest as we would not want to take you down the same rout (sic) as we have with other non-complaint media firms.”

The email warned WND to take “extra precaution when publishing religiously sensitive material or in creating religiously sensitive suspicions about peoples (sic) religious beliefs and practices.”

He threatened, “We would appreciate it if you could tighten your screening and moderation processes of articles to be published, any fake material published by WND will be taken as a breach of world news standards, religiously sensitive matters are to be based on solid and undeniable facts, failure to produce proofs of such published articles will give us no option but to bring about the complete removal of WND online as well as from the public in any print media.”

The essence of the warning was that WND needed to project an attitude of dhimmitude, the subservient role demanded of nonbelievers in a Muslim society. Dhimmis “recognize” their inferior status and appropriately serve the master Muslims.

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It is amazing in the following two articles how contorted our “religions” have become today.  Satan has been working overtime as he too senses time is short.

What Rick is doing is fulfilling prophecy in two ways.  It is leading to a falling away of the church from foundational Bible beliefs, the Rock, to build a church on.  It is also beginning / aiding the roots of “One World Religion”.  Helping set the stage for the coming antichrist.

Both the authors do a great job laying out the comparision for the two sides Rick is trying to merge.  It is not possible to bridge the gap and still remain grounded on the Rock.  Deception is so great these days, I can see why Jesus said over and over when speaking of the last days: “Do not be deceived!”

I think finally God is showing me what it means to be watchful or a Watchman.  If you are not studying Bible prophecy, you have a greater risk of being deceived.  You don’t know what to look out for or may be too caught up in this world to even notice the path you are on.

Which road are you on?  (Two Roads, Two Gates, One Goal)

God Bless!

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Rick Warren’s bridge to Islam

I’ve had a number of issues with Rick Warren over the years.

But, with his latest effort to find common theological ground with Muslims and suggesting Christians and Muslims worship the same God, the man dubbed “America’s Pastor” by the secular media is getting very close to heresy – if not crossing the line.

Here is the key to illustrating his error: Do Muslims even claim to worship the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, as Christians and Jews do? No, they do not. They believe God did not create a covenant with Isaac and Jacob, but rather with Abraham’s firstborn son Ishmael. They believe the Jewish and Christian Bibles are misrepresentations of truth. They believe the Quran accurately and faithfully represents the true personality and will of God.

This is not a minor theological difference. It is as basic and fundamental as it gets.

And the differences grow from there.

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The following two articles/video do a good job laying out what it means to be a “True” Christian.  I put quotes around the true because I have never liked that label, either you are a Christian or you are not, though I understand there needs to be some way to distinguish via text discussions.

The pastor in the video is pretty hard on Franklin Graham as missing the mark.  I do agree with the pastors statements on faith, and I don’t think Franklin Graham went far enough to explain his reasoning and beliefs.  He walked that PC line and tried to remain polite and non-confrontational.  I think that was more out of shock of being ambushed as he was there to talk about his ministry in Africa and also out of politeness and not wanting to escalate the debate.  I do begrudge him for that.

That being said, I think we do need to get more bold in our statements on Christ, God’s Word, and our beliefs.  Time is short.  You can see that I think if you compare this year to 10 years ago, faith is a lot more front and center as a controversial issue, even with a year ago, you can see the escalation.

The second article does a great job laying out what we do know about Obama’s faith choices with his own words and writings.  It lays out the facts about the church he chose and what “journey” he has taken that shaped him for the last 10+ years.  It is a pretty stunning contrast to Christianity as we know it and well done.  Take sometime to read through it yourself.

God Bless!

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Pastor’s take on Obama and Christianity

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Is Obama really a true Christian?

Rev. Franklin Graham last week revealed that President Obama confided to him and his father during a recent visit to North Carolina: “I don’t go to church.”

Publicly, Obama insists he’s a practicing Christian.

“I have no idea what he really believes,” Graham said during an appearance on MSNBC.

It’s a deepening mystery. Pundits on both the left and right question the president’s faith. The growing debate marks a turning point in American politics, where discussing the personal religious beliefs of an elected official or candidate is taboo.

Bill Maher, host of HBO’s “Real Time,” doubts Obama is a practicing Christian.

“I just don’t believe it,” he said recently.

Maher suspects the president is an atheist.

GOP presidential contender Rick Santorum says Obama follows a “phony theology” not based on the Bible and preached by radicals.

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Great message this week from pastor JD.

He also brought up Franklin Graham’s interview and I couldn’t agree with him more. (12:38 min mark)

He also mentioned a follow-up on the interview where Chris Matthews calls for Blacklist of Franklin Graham.  It appeared in Real Clear Politics on Thurs. 2/23.  I think it just adds to the magnitude of the interview as an example of what is occurring in this world.  We are living Bible Prophecy!

Another quote that jumped out at me from Pastor JD:

“You can have this world after we are gone.  You will only have it for seven years though.”

He also brought up a lot of other great prophecy events we are seeing unfold in the headlines.

He ended with quoting Philippians 2:9-12.

Philippians 2:9-12 – (NKJV)

Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.  12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;

The last line does a good job summing up what the interviewers and much of this world lack.

They have no fear of God.

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Terry lays out in this weeks Nearing Midnight article something I have been feeling as well.  It is strange how what he wrote is almost exactly the conversation my wife and I had late last night.

There is just a feeling of something big looming, accompanied by a sense of anxiousness.  The looming thing/event is also preceded by a feeling of a blanket of evil that is enveloping this world.  Everywhere you turn, it feels like evil is wrapping its tentacles throughout every inch of our public lives and in some cases appears to be winning the battle.

Worst yet, those of this world seem to be supporting it and promoting it.  To them what should be wrong is right.  I call it the “1984” effect.  What’s up is down and whats good is evil, 2+2=5.

I don’t know how anyone that has their eyes open, could not see we are living in the end times.  The signs are so vivid and numerous.

The part of Terry’s commentary that really struck a chord with me was the last 4-5 paragraphs.

He talks about the restrainer and how it will be removed in the last days.  Paul addresses it in 2 Thessalonians 2:7-10.

2 Thessalonians 2:7-10 – (NKJV)

For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He[a] who now restrains will do so until He[b] is taken out of the way. And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will consume with the breath of His mouth and destroy with the brightness of His coming. The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, 10 and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

Then he posed the questions that really hit home for me:

” How can God be ‘taken out of the way’ so evil and Antichrist can take over for a time?”

God promised us that once sealed with the Holy Spirit that it could not be removed from us.  So if the Holy Spirit has to be removed, then so do we (the church).

The church must be raptured as Paul wrote in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 and 5:1-11.

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 – (NKJV)

16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 – (NKJV) – The Day of the Lord

5 But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape. But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief. You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night. But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation. For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him.

11 Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.

Yet another proof point on the Rapture of the church and a message of joy in this time of anxiousness.  Could that anxiousness really be the Holy Spirit prodding us, preparing us, to look up for our redemption draws near?

It’s almost time to go home!!!

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Rapture Ready – Nearing Midnight Commentary 2/27/12

Restraining Sudden Destruction

There is a sense among many at this moment in history that impending disaster presses against the fabric of life on planet earth from every side. This is not mere paranoia pushing against the collective anxiety-ridden psyche of a world uncertain about its future. The threat is real, and it is in Bible prophecy. A quick scan of issues, events, and anticipated actions testify to the reality of the threat and validates the angst.

Israel is ground zero for much of the fear pressing upon a world full of dread. The Jewish state is considered the trigger point for possible nuclear conflict in the Middle East–conflict that is sure to spread globally once unleashed. Iran is the antagonist that is the cause of the most immediate threat to regional and world peace–although the world diplomatic community seems intent on making Israel responsible for keeping war from erupting. This is the way it is, despite the fact that the Iranian regime’s leaders threaten to wipe Israel off the map.

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I have watched this interview about 20-30 times now and just can’t seem to get it out of my head.  It has bothered me on multiple levels.

I think Reverend Graham did a great job.  He stayed true to God’s Word & message and was amazingly calm, I am sure he would tell you the Holy Spirit helped.

What bothered me was the tenacity at which the interviewers came after him.  It was obvious they did not know God.  They did not understand the concept of knowing a man’s heart through his fruit.  They missed the point of the difference between a “good person” and a christian.

The mocking tone was also almost defining, you could feel the contempt in their voice and body language.  They could not contain it.  It reminded me of Jude where he spoke of the mockers we would experience in the last days.

Jude 1:17-19 – (NKJV)

17 But you, beloved, remember the words which were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ: 18 how they told you that there would be mockers in the last time who would walk according to their own ungodly lusts. 19 These are sensual persons, who cause divisions, not having the Spirit.

But what really hit it home for me was how they completely dismissed all of the “fruit” that Reverence Graham laid out for them.  Let’s list them. Some he stated and others that have come up recently.

1. Obama’s stance and support on abortion.

2. His stance and lack of support for Israel.

3. His stance and lack of support for the Christians being killed overseas.

4. On the opposite side, the total pass he gives to Muslim efforts / groups.

5. His support of Gay Rights regarding marriage and protected class status/hate speech.

6. His stance on contraceptives within Obama Care.

7. The complete removal of God from everywhere in our public society on his watch.

8. How he has had covered any Christian symbols when giving speeches.

9. How he has omitted God / Creator when quoting historical documents from our founding. (multiple times)

I am sure there are more, but do the above seem at all to point to a Christian?  Even if you only believe in 2-3 of them would it be enough to have some questions?

It is true that only God knows a man’s heart and can know if he is saved (born again) but he taught us about the “fruits” so we could have some reference point to discern.  It is obvious that the interviewers did not get that.

You could tell the frustration in their voices as they pushed the question over and over.  “Why can’t we get ‘America’ to admit that Obama is a Christian?”  It is because Americans have doubts because of his actions, his “fruits”.  It is what James meant by “without works”.  Once you are born-again you can’t help but further God’s Kingdom out of sheer gratitude of the gift of salvation.

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Revelation 17:14  “These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.”

One of the ways satan has tried to confuse and deter Christians from solidifying their beliefs is by making prophecy seem scary or confusing.  I am going to address the latter today, and hopefully the first in the coming days. 

(Why does the word Revelation = Scary?  Is that what you thought when you read the first word of this post?)

The Lord led me to an article by Mike Taylor from a while back.  It really lays out the comparison well between two of the most popular beliefs. 

Having studied the different views on end time timelines, there is one that rose above the others, premillennial.  What make it stand out to me is that you really did not have to suspend believe for the pieces to fit together.  And more importantly, there were not any pieces left on the table as “not fitting” the theory you have assembled.

I believe that the bible is 100% correct and the infallible word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit.  God would not layout prophecy that contradicted itself, it all fits together.  You just need to continue to pray, study and dig deeply untill they all fit.  In all my years of (more…)

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A question I have been asking myself recently is what does it mean to be a “watchman”?  Jesus uses this term several times throughout prophecy.  I have prayed about this and I feel pieces are beginning to come into focus.  One of the pieces is summed up well in an article this week by Jim Fletcher, at Israel Watch.

I think being a watchman for God and His signs of the last days has a lot to do with “not being of this world” as Paul so eloquently stated in Romans 12:2.

Romans 12:2 – And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

We are not supposed to “fit into” this world, we are not called to be normal.  Jesus said take heart and do not be discouraged if the world hates you because they hated Me first.

John 15:17-19 (KJV) –  17These things I command you, that ye love one another.  18If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.  19If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.

This is not a bad thing, it is actually good.  I think that is where we have gone so wrong as a church and frankly as parents.  We should not try ourselves to conform to this world and we should not teach our kids that is the right way.  I think that is a major component of (more…)

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It seems the Lord is sending me a message early in this new year.  I have had the thoughts and feelings to slow down and listen, calm my mind, clear my life of the “clutter”.  Normally, I get this feeling every year, wanting to rid my life of stuff and simplify but normally it is just physical stuff and yes I still have those feelings but it is different this year.  I feel the Lord is really trying to get through to me to quiet my mind and listen, block out all the “noise” of today and truly listen, because time is short.  I think “time is short” is the secondary message I am getting.  It is the feeling when someone calls you over to tell you something important and says shhh, shhh, we need to focus here and execute.

This morning I posted an article I have read a few weeks back before the holidays, saved off and re-read this morning after my prayers.  It was the one the Lord led me to and I was prompted to post.   Then this evening, I listen to my favorite paster from the islands out west, and toward the end, he tells a story about the same topic, we need to “hear the still small voice”.

Are we slowing down to hear what God is asking us?

That is the question I am asking myself everyday now, are you?

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This article by Matt Leasher really hit home for me this holiday season.  It may be something that you want to consider as you kick off your new year.  I use to believe and still hear from others quite often, that God doesn’t work these days like he did back then (in the bible).  I no longer believe this.  God promises in His word that He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow.

The real problem is that we are so “busy” and distracted by all of our electronic gadgets (TV, DVR, Phones, Computers, iPods, iPads, laptops, netbooks, ultra books, kindles, radios, etc) let alone all of the other people in our lives (kids, parents, co-workers, neighbors, clients, pets, etc) that we just do not hear him calling.

When was the last time that you just sat and listened for God’s small voice?  We are told that he whispers to us on the wind and that he is always there telling us His will for our lives.  We just have to slow down, stop, pray and listen.  Not for just a minute or two but longer.  The first few times I tried this were agony, I will not kid you, but after a while it was peaceful, clarifying, and very insightful.

God wants us to slow down, take a breath and rest in his peace and quiet.  Slow down your mind, and truly rest.

He is calling you, he has a purpose for you.

Do you hear Him calling?

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Answering The Call

By Matt Leasher


Many of God’s children have the misconception that being “called by God” means that they are to join the seminary and become a minister or a missionary after a beam of heavenly light has burst into their room and told them to do so with a thunderous voice, however, the truth of the matter is that when God calls on us it is usually in a still small voice and unto the common man – like you and me.

We read in 1 Kings 19:11-13 that God called upon Elijah, the humble prophet, in a “still small voice” when Elijah was hiding in a cave, afraid, and running from further service to the Lord.  Elijah had already done great things in the Lord’s name at this point. He had called down the fire of God from heaven to defeat the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, (1 Kings 18:20-40), he had confronted King Ahab to inform him that the drought God had brought on the land would end, (1 Kings 18:1-19) and prior to that he had restored life to the widow’s son, (1 Kings 17:17-24). He faithfully did all of these miraculous things in the name of the Lord God of Israel.  But when Jezebel, the evil wife of King Ahab, sought to kill him, he then ran and hid in a cave. What I want to point out here is that God called upon Elijah with a still small voice even though Elijah became weak and afraid. Elijah tuned out the world around him by finding a cave to hide in and it was there that God revealed Himself with a still small voice.  Elijah already knew God and knew Him well when God gently called upon him to continue His work.  This is a lesson for us as well, in that being a believer is a prerequisite to answering the call of God and He will speak to us in His still small voice if we shut off the world around us.

We live in an age and culture where there are always “better things to do” than spend quiet time alone with the Lord. Anytime there is “free time” it is usually spent on self-entertainment. This age of technology has created a cyber world of self amusement so that when the day’s work is done then we are immediately engulfed in our digital devices whether it be TV, the computer, or our cell phones which have now become mini digital do-it-alls.  The younger generation of today find themselves walking into walls because their eyes are constantly glued to their cell phones. They have become slaves to the digital world.  They cannot hear that still small voice of the Lord because their minds are always too preoccupied with the cyber world.  Back in the 19th century, (which was only 112 years ago), when the day’s work was done the only evening leisure was reading by candlelight. In a Godly sense, these were good days but in a humanistic sense, the technological advancements of today’s society are better days. Society sees itself progressing because of technology but I’ll bet from God’s viewpoint of wisdom, He sees our world setting itself up for self-destruction as a result of technology and most disheartening to Him has to be the lack of attention of His calling via the Holy Spirit.

The problem isn’t just a result of technological toys. The problem is the same old problem it has always been – man’s heart. In this Age of Grace that we are living in the Holy Spirit is at work drawing souls to Christ but the physical means that His work is accomplished is through human vessels.  The human vessels that are willing to do this work are those that answer the call of the Lord.  God can use anyone that is willing. God is not looking for people that are qualified.  He is looking for people that are available.

“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.  (2 Chronicles 16:9a)

God isn’t looking for robots either. He is looking for loyal hearts that love Him and that share in His desire to reach the lost and bring them back to Him.  Jesus said:

“The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” (Matthew 9:37-38)

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It is amazing how God’s word, His prophecies, always come true exactly as spoken thousands of years ago.  (He is batting a thousand.)It should remind us that just because a prophecy does not make sense to us today, does not mean its true meaning will not be revealed tomorrow.  We need to continue our study and be watchful taking all that we see occurring back to scripture.  It is one of the truths that always echos in my head concerning Revelations and the prophets of old (Daniel, Isaiah, Ezekiel), that these scrolls/words/prophecies will be sealed up for a latter generation, the last generation for which they will make sense.

People may write this off as coincidence, but I would state there is no such thing as coincidence in God’s plan for us.  Even from just a statistical standpoint, the odds of 4 to 5 to 6 coincidences occurring  in a short period of time and matching Isaiah’s prophecy from God is astronomical.  I am reminded of another prophecy fulfillment that a lot of folk call just a coincidence.

The Bible made more than three hundred prophecies about the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ.  Just what are the odds of such a coincidence?

Try this:

Cover the entire state of Texas with silver dollars two feet deep, put a red X on just one of them, and then blindfold someone and give him one chance to pick it.

That’s what scientists have said are the odds that Christ would have fulfilled just eight of those prophecies.

And Christ fulfilled more than three hundred.

I don’t know about you, but if all those other prophecies came true, I’m going to expect more of the same when it comes to the remaining ones.  To read more about Why Prophecy? follow the hyperlink to the full article on my site.

So how is that coincidence theory holding up?  It always amazes me what we can convince ourselves of  and how illogical our logic can get.  One of the commentors summed it up well:

America is under God’s judgment. Any person can see what is going on in this country. This verse is prophetic for America because we are turning into a wicked and evil nation. 9 11 was a wake up call for America to repent and return to the Lord. A nation goes down in stages….deception, darkness, division, and then destruction. Ronald Reagan said “If we cease to be one nation under God , we will be a nation gone under.” The Bible says in Isaiah 5:20-21 “Woe unto them that call evil good, that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter. Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!” Go ahead and ignore God’s Word and live in sin but be assured payday will be around the corner.

I think a lot of us have heeded the warning, but a lot still remain asleep, please share this article and this site with others that may not be fully awake, time is very short and we must reach out before it is too late.

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Old Testament prophecy fulfilled before our eyes?

Americans scrambling to Bible to see previously untold parallels with today


Posted: December 21, 2011
7:40 pm Eastern
By Joe Kovacs

What do sycamore and cedar trees have to do with biblical prophecy, the tragic events of 9/11 and the imminent future of the United States?


The roots of a sycamore tree at Ground Zero felled on Sept. 11, 2001, have been preserved as a memorial to the event in New York City. A local messianic rabbi believes it’s a visible fulfillment of an Old Testament prophecy about God’s current judgment on America.

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The article below by Jack Kelly, does a good job summing up what I have been feeling this Christmas season.  I have felt this season more reflective, and a focus on savoring the small things. 

Trying to focus on generosity instead of all of the stuff that usually surrounds holidays these days.

Kind of a back to the basics sort of approach. 

Even more interesting is what I have not been feeling to the degree I have in years past.  I have not felt anxious, or overwhelmed.  I am saddened by all of the evil that is overwhelming the world but internally, I feel at peace, maybe even a little excited for what we are on the cusp of.  If asked “what” we are on the edge of, I would have to say honestly I don’t know exactly, my blessed hope just like Paul is that Christ’s Return is near, the Rapture, but it could just be another series of sorrows.  But it just feels different. 

I feel an acceleration is coming, it feels like the calm right before the storm, where things are peaceful and then the 100 mph winds hit 2 minutes later.

Maybe it is just the time I took off from posting helped me step back from the barrage of signs and events.  Maybe it is the realization of God’s true distinction of “good” people from saved.  (more on that in a future article)  But I think not, its more than that.  It is a reassuring peace. 

But it really does feel different this Christmas, it defies the “reality” of our world but maybe it is not a “peace” of this world.

God’s christmas gift is where our focus should be…

May God Bless each of you this Christmas season and may you remember what the true meaning is behind it all.

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The Last Christmas?

by Jack Kelly 


Whether you’re following commentaries by prophecy scholars on the nearness of the rapture or predictions by financial experts on the nearness of the world’s economic downfall, the message is the same. This could very well be the last time we celebrate Christmas as we’ve come to know it.

And that’s a good thing. Because for most of the world, Christmas has become little more than an annual exercise in spending money we don’t have to buy things they don’t need for the people on our list, some of whom we don’t even like.  Add to that the sad fact that millions of American families are doing this from homes they no longer own, adding to a debt load they can hardly carry now, and you can see the level to which the world has sunk. And the saddest fact of all is they aren’t doing this out of any gratitude for what the Lord has given them.  They’re doing this because for a brief period of time they can pretend everything’s OK.

For believers it should be a different story, although most of us are totally unaware that the greatest event in Church history is looming on our horizon. The coming rapture should be energizing the body of Christ and causing a massive reorientation of our priorities and yet current polls indicate that over 90% of us are still focused on the secular world and the fading illusion of happiness it offers, rather than the incredible promises of the Bible.

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I will have to second Grant’s take…I feel we are near indeed. 

The signs are numerous.  Lord come quickly…

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I Come Quickly

By Grant Phillips


In the last chapter of the last book of the Bible, Jesus says to the Church three times, “I come quickly”. (Revelation 22:7, 12, 20)

Many years ago, I realized that when a word or phrase was repeated in the Scriptures, it was a way of emphasizing the need of listening intently to that word or phrase, because of the importance of what is about to be said. For example, when Jesus said, “Verily, verily”, as He sometimes did, He was saying, “Listen up. Everyone pay attention. It is very important you hear this.” Today, we would probably underline the word or phrase, or put it in italics, or make it bold, or use an exclamation point, or all of the above.

Following are the actual words from Jesus, in this last chapter of Revelation, v.7 “Behold, I come quickly, v.12-13 And, behold, I come quickly, and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. v.16 I, Jesus, have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. v.20 Surely, I come quickly.

Get this. He said the same thing previously to the Philadelphian church in Revelation 3:11, “Behold, I come quickly …” So this actually makes four times in this one book He made this statement to His Church.

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“Echo with sureal accuracy” could not have been stated any better.

Listen to the entire speach and you would think that it was given today, alas it is not…

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Ronald Reagan: A Time for Choosing

This is an amazing speech that no doubt many of you have watched before. But as a precursor to next year, I thought I would go ahead and post it.

It’s funny, that within the first 5 minutes of this speech, as Reagan characterized what the left was saying in the 60′s, it sounds almost identical to what they are saying now. The left never changes it seems – it’s Socialism or bust.

The speech is 30 minutes long and well worth it. Reagan’s words really do echo into today with a surreal accuracy.

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Deception!

It was the single sign that God used to wake me up to Bible prophecy.  I can not describe to you the intense feelings I had surrounding deception.  It was everywhere I looked.  I found myself saying, “I can’t believe it”, a couple hundred times a day when it finally dawned on me that something was not right, this was beyond man.  I started this blog as a way to gather all of the deception that I saw and share it with others.  It was so numerous that I just couldn’t keep up using email and word of mouth.  It truly is everywhere these days and it is getting even stronger and more bold.

Terry does and excellent job laying out how we are being decieved and what Christ said about it, it was his first warning to us, we need to be watchful and on guard.  We are truly surrounded…

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Invasion of the Mind Snatchers

A science fiction film of 1956 called Invasion of the Body Snatchers riveted me as a kid of fourteen or so. Sinister, unseen—even unknowable—diabolical entities were taking over the personhood, bodies and all, of earthlings. The protagonist, a physician, was frightened and frustrated as to how to deal with the situation, and was unable for most of the movie to convince those around him that something disastrous was being set up to destroy humanity.

Almost the whole town was replaced by the invaders before…well, you will have to see the movie—I don’t want to spoil it for you.

The storyline was a grand scheme of delusion and deception. You wanted to shout at the big screen for the people to recognize what was going on. You are being set up for falling victim to the body snatchers! But, the course of the storyline could not be changed. It was inevitable that the other-worldly beings would soon take over, as they say, lock, stock, and barrel.

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Apostasy!  It is a major sign of the last days.  Are we experiencing it?

A good test is to ask your friends and family about Christ’s Second Coming or the Rapture this weekend.

What a great time, thanksgiving, to bring it up?  You might be surprised at what you hear and feel coming back your way.  Even those that wear the name christian, seem to be shrugging off the second coming or the rapture or the end time signs.

It is a good test to see how attached we are to this world.  Are we looking forward to Christ’s return, or do we feel it would mess up our plans?  Do we have to many things yet to do in this world? 

The video/audio below is a grouping of portions of sermons that are very pointed and probably what most don’t want to think about.  They speak in love, to fellow brothers and sisters, it is not being said based on growing their congregation, but to wake us up to what Jesus has called us to do.

The part that really hit home for me was his statement about when was the last time you spent an hour with Jesus.  Have we set aside an hour each day to spend with Christ, the number one priority in our lives.  Is he?  I was guilty.  Maybe if you pieced together all of my 5-10 minute segments, but is that quality time.  We use that argument with our kids and loved ones, how about Christ Jesus?

When was the last time you heard a sermon as pointed as the ones in the video.  Think about that as you listen.  It is the Truth!  It is pointed, but it is the Truth, the Word of God!

God Bless, let us hear the Truth and take it to heart…

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Frank DiMora’s Blog:

In the past two weeks two members of my own family who claim they are Christians have said the following: “You have been saying the Lord is coming back soon for years, they were saying the same thing 2000 years ago and Jesus still hasn’t returned”. Over the years I have noticed more people saying the same thing. These people who say these things aren’t reading the Word of God, and they are unaware that what they stated was actually a fulfillment of prophecy for the last days.  Why is this important? Watch the video below.

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A great sermon this week, this is one you will want to listen to again and again to unpack it all.

It is actually very useful and reassuring in these times…

God Bless!

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This week Terry had a great article in the Nearing Midnight section of RaptureReady.com.

Events are happening so very fast now that it is hard to keep up, let alone keep your head from spinning.  Just as Christ has predicted, end times prophecies are nearing completion at a stunning rate, all the pieces falling together one right after another, and yet the world acts as if nothing out of the normal is happening.  In fact, if you try to bring up the predictions from the Bible, you are mocked.  (Which in and of itself fulfills prophecy – ironically!)

I don’t know about you but I can feel this sense of something imminent.  I can sense that evil is accelerating and enveloping the planet.  People’s sense of right and wrong seem to be reversing themselves as deception rises to unprecedented levels.  The Truth, the Word of God, seems to be getting nudged out.  This world no longer has a need for it.

The hour feels late, but do you sense the world expects anything big will happen?  Or is it a day like any other day?

Matthew 24:36-44

36 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. 37 But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 38 For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, 39 and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 40 Then two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left. 41 Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left. 42 Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming. 43 But know this, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into. 44 Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

Jude 1:16-19

16 These are grumblers, complainers, walking according to their own lusts; and they mouth great swelling words, flattering people to gain advantage. 17 But you, beloved, remember the words which were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ: 18 how they told you that there would be mockers in the last time who would walk according to their own ungodly lusts. 19 These are sensual persons, who cause divisions, not having the Spirit.

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Rapture and Sudden Destruction

Every week I find in my email inbox a number of predictions for this or for that concerning Bible prophecy. Many involve the writer’s prediction of the time of the Rapture, based upon a specific formula he or she has figured out, or has adopted from someone else’s thoughts.

Some, such as the particular writer I’m thinking about in writing this commentary, send out each year a dozen or more predictions of the time of the Rapture to various forums, including Todd and me. His predictions usually revolve around traditional Jewish holy days. Although every prediction has thus far failed to come to pass, the writer is persistent, becoming more adamant about the validity of his date-setting with each succeeding “forth telling.”

I must admit that I’ve come to sort of look forward to unwrapping these missives to peek at what we might have, kind of like opening a surprise package. One thing sure…it’s never a disappointing exercise. He always has something new and unusual to spring upon the recipient. If he remains so persistent–based upon the way world events are shaping up–he is bound to be at least nearly right about the timing of the Rapture at some point.

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I had heard that alternate title once before long ago, but was reminded of it in Jack Kelly’s article “Wisdom of the Ages”.

The Bible is the most amazing book.  The more you read it, the more Truth and wisdom you can glean.

Satan’s plan over the centuries to move us from knowing our history, to being so focused on the future, is quite cunning.  You hear it said all the time, that everything you need to know about life is in the Bible, well maybe you don’t hear that as much these days but the statement is still as true today as it was when it was written.

Jack does a superb job at laying out how contorted our world view has become.  Not only have we just been taught little by little, that our past (history) is not important, but we have in fact seen much of it re-written.

The one constant in our world has been the Bible, but even that is under attack as new interpretations are developed under the goal of “modernizing” the language so that it can be “better” understood.  That is false!  Spend some time reading the Bible and it will come to life!  To better understand that deception check out my previous post on changes that are being made through translations. (Is your Bible uncorrupted?)

Enjoy the article below, it was a very enlightening and refreshing read!  It will also give you some great tools, straight from scripture, that God wanted us to know and use daily.  It is better than any self-help book currently published.

God Bless!

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Wisdom Of The Ages

by Jack Kelly

Recently, I was reminded of a video I had watched some years ago on the life of Abraham. First shown on one of the cable networks, it was surprisingly faithful to the Bible’s account of Abraham’s life.

The late Richard Harris portrayed Abraham as a man of great sensitivity, with a yearning to know God. Eventually he was successful, for the Bible describes him as God’s friend (Isaiah 41:8). It does not tell us why Abraham sought God, or how he even knew there was a God. Although Abraham’s early  ancestors had obviously known of Him, the people of Abraham’s time were not followers of this God. How did Abraham find out about Him?

Creation Chronology

Genesis 5 is a chronology of the first 10 generations of man. It’s given without explanation or embellishment and covers the period from Adam through Noah.  Since the chronology is specific, calculating the life span of each man is simple, as is the total time from Adam’s creation to Noah’s death – 2006 years. Genesis 6 – 9 then shifts gears to describe the Great Flood, which occurred 1656 years after Adam’s creation. Chapter 10 is about the Tower of Babel.

Then in Genesis 11: 9 the chronology abruptly begins again with Noah’s son Shem and continues through Abraham (then called Abram) in Genesis 11:26.  Once again we can calculate both the individual life spans and the total elapsed time of 10 generations. By putting the two lists together you come to the amazing discovery that Noah was still alive when Abram was born and died when Abram was 58.

You can also see that if Adam recounted the story of his origin to his son Seth and his grandson son Enosh, (seems likely, since Adam’s origin was pretty unique) then Enosh could have told Noah.  In fact 8 out of the first 10 family heads were still alive and well during most of Noah’s life. Only Adam and Seth had died. Since they all lived in the same general vicinity, Mesopotamia, it’s likely they all knew Adam’s story and could have passed it along.

Hello Noah? This is Abraham

Only Noah and his three sons survived the flood, but any of them could have talked with Abram. In fact Noah’s son Shem, still around when Abram’s son Isaac was born, actually out lived Abram. (Some say Shem was the one called Melchizedek in Genesis 14:18-20, the King of Salem to whom Abram paid a tithe on the spoil he had taken while rescuing Lot.)

The notion that the Creation story came from fables told by illiterate primitives around campfires at night just isn’t so.  The chain of information from Creation to Abraham needed only 3 links; Adam, Enosh (Adam’s grandson) and Noah. It is no stretch of the imagination to conclude that Abram had heard about the Creator of the Universe through this chain and then sought Him out. You see, in those days there was great interest in the lessons of the past; the wisdom of the ages.

What’s The Point?

Today in almost every field, great emphasis is placed on new thought. Nothing wrong with that per se, but in our quest for the “latest thing” are we losing our grounding in the wisdom of the ages?

Through out history, every society has relied on the wisdom of its elders to instruct the young, guaranteeing that its heritage would remain intact and that simple truths would not be lost. Because for the most part western society no longer venerates its elders and their wisdom, we live in a revisionist world, where even the past is becoming uncertain.  (Was Columbus a good guy or a bad guy? Was the Holocaust real? Who was JFK?)

Many of life’s simple truths are no longer passed along, yet they have always been effective in building successful lives. They were first written down for us in the Bible, confirmed in the biographies of successful people, and documented by society’s observers.  Here’s an example.

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This is a tough area and topic to discuss, it is almost as charged as the abortion topic, but I think it is a key sign that we are living in the last days – the Days of Noah.

Did you know that the only other time in history that same-sex marriage was legal was in the days of Noah?  It is true.  Christ warned us to be watchful, and look for it to be like the days of Noah and the days of Lot, then we would know we were in the End Times.

I have always struggled with the fact that everywhere you turn these days you can not escape the media putting the “Alternate Lifestyle” in our face.  It is not that I want it banished to some dark corner but maybe just a little perspective.  If they are truly a minority (an alternate lifestyle), one that needs extra protections evidently, then why is it treated as if it is as common as a successful marriage between a man and a women.  I might argue that if you assessed our society based on our media, you would get the reverse impression, that the healthy marriage was really the minority, but that is another topic.

There is obviously an agenda but that agenda has consequences.  And it is those consequences that are almost always overlooked by our current society and especially the media.  God warned us of all sins, He did that as a loving father.  He does not want to see any of us get hurt and He wants to protect us from this evil world.  Homosexuality is a sin just like all of the others it is listed with in 1 Corinthians.  It is just as destructive as adultery or idolatry or theft.  We all struggle with our own portfolio of sins, being christians of flesh this is our cross to bear until Christ comes back for us.  God gave us the tools to help combat it the best we can, some days successfully, some days not.  But it is through keeping our eyes on Christ that we gain the strength over time to resist more successfully, even thought the sin never truly departs us.  Through faith in Christ, we are of the spirit and not flesh as Paul stated.

Dr David Reagan does a great job laying out the truth, as disturbing and painful as it is.  We can not ignore God’s Word, or pick and choose which parts of His Word we want to believe, we must have faith and trust in Him, modeling ourselves after His Son, Jesus Christ.

God Bless!

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Homosexuality as an End Times Sign: Consequences

Dr. David R. Reagan


Let’s consider for a moment the homosexual political agenda. It’s a radical one that most people are not really aware of. If enacted, it would serve to undermine the Biblical concept of the family.

The first goal, of course, is to repeal all state laws against sodomy. Until 1961 every state in the Union had a law against sodomy. Since that time, state after state has repealed its anti-sodomy law due to pressure and threats from homosexual activists and organizations like the ACLU despite the fact that the Supreme Court has consistently upheld the constitutional right of states to pass such laws.

Another goal high on the political agenda is to get special laws enacted that would prohibit any kind of discrimination against homosexuals. The proposed laws are broad in scope. Some would prohibit a person from refusing to rent a room in his home to a homosexual. Others would go so far as to penalize a church for refusing to hire a homosexual, and organizations like the Boy Scouts would be required to recruit homosexual leaders. The most ominous laws are those that would classify verbal attacks on the homosexual lifestyle as “hate crimes.” The latter laws could be applied to media ministers as well as preachers in the pulpit.

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List of articles in the headlines today by prophecy topic…(I will continue to update it with additional articles throughout the day.)

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Antichrist

Revelation 13:7 – “And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.”

None today

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Anti-semitism

Zechariah 12:3 – “And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it.”

Cars torched in anti-Semitic hate crime in Brooklyn

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Christian Persecution

Matthew 24:9 – “Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me.”

Catholic bishops prepare religious liberty fight

Philly Archbishop: America Is Becoming ‘Much Less Friendly to Christian Faith’ Than Ever Before

Detroit prayer event puts Muslim community on edge

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Church Falling Away

Matthew 24:10-11 – “At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people.”

In Inver Grove Heights, a church for those who never liked church

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Days of Noah

Matthew 24:37-39 – “As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.  For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.”

Missile defence for London Olympics

Massive chaos, gridlock to be unleashed on NYC

Taliban ‘has Afghanistan loya jirga security plan’

Security Firm: Facebook Hit by Wave of Porn, Gore

Congressman: Hospital Guilty of ‘Abortion Coercion’

Michelle: Let Them Eat Steak -- And Arugula...

Kids Need To 'Get Their Palates Adjusted'...

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Deception

Matthew 24:4-5 – “Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you.  For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many.”

11/11/11: How Friday Is Tied to the Mayan Apocalypse

'Secret farm bill' primed for passage in debt deal...

TransCanada to Reroute Controversial Pipeline Plan

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Earthquakes

Matthew 24:7-8 – “…There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.  All these are the beginning of birth pains.”

Turkish quake death toll rises to 25

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Ezekiel 38 War / Psalm 83 War

Ezekiel 38:8 – “…In future years you will invade a land that has recovered from war, whose people were gathered from many nations to the mountains of Israel, which had long been desolate. …”

Psalm 83:4 – “Come,” they say, “let us destroy them as a nation, so that Israel’s name is remembered no more.”

Why Iran’s Top Leaders Believe That the End of Days Has Come

Nasrallah warns of regional war if Iran, Syria attacked

‘30,000 suicide bombers to infiltrate Israel’

Obama: US will consult China, Russia on Iran

Mid-East war fears after Iranian base blasts, Syria’s Arab League suspension

PM: Int’l community must stop Iranian nuclear program

Iran: Nobody would dare attack Islamic Republic

‘Strike on Iran could have unintended consequences’

Gantz: IDF will be forced to attack Gaza if rockets resume

US blog: Mossad behind Iran blast

Iran buries the ‘architect’ of its missile defense

15 dead after explosion rocks Revolutionary Guards base outside Iranian capital

German Air Force in training for Iran strike

North Koreans helping Iran with nukes: Source

Turkey to take ‘resolute stance’ against Syria, says no longer possible to trust Damascus

N. Korea: Israel in ‘combative delirium’ against Iran

Explosions at ammunition depot shake Tehran

Iran will have five nukes by April 2012. Only 2-3 months left for military option

Iranian students form human shield near nuclear site amid fears of Israeli attack

US expert: We must wage all-out financial war on Iran

Lavrov meets Syrian opposition, pushes for peaceful dialogue with Assad

King Abdullah first Arab leader to call for Assad resignation

Syria: Assad loyalists storm Jordanian embassy in Damascus

Australia’s Gillard urges U-turn on India uranium sales

Israel-Kenya deal to help fight Somalia’s al-Shabab

The old Putin gets set to swagger back

Syria calls for emergency Arab League summit

Syria accused over attacks on Saudi and Qatari embassy

Iran’s supreme leader warns West of ‘strong slap and iron fist’

CLAIM: Hundreds of NKorean nuclear and missile experts working in Iran...

Syrian Army Defectors Ambush Assad’s Forces

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Mark of the Beast

Revelation 13:16-17 -“It also forced all people, great and small, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hands or on their foreheads, …”

None today

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One World Currency

Revelation 13:17 – “…so that they could not buy or sell unless they had the mark, …”

China state media slam Obama over currency remarks

European Debt Crisis: You Haven’t Seen Anything Yet

Blair warns of ‘catastrophe’ if euro collapses

Obama to China: Behave like “grown up” economy

US deficit: Super-committee talks ‘at difficult point’

Chinese ratings agency threatens US with new debt downgrade

IMF warns rich states may fall back into recession

World has Major Funding Gap; IMF Begs Russia and China for Money; Italy and Greece Demand Deposits Collapse; Run on Greek Banks?

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One World Government

Revelation 13:3 – “…The whole world was filled with wonder and followed the beast.”

Vatican Calls For World Government

EU preparing to launch visa-free talks with Russia

Obama’s Pacific trade push gathers steam

Berlusconi toppled, Brussels man installed to run Italy

Mario Monti appointed new Italian prime minister

Putin defends Kremlin comeback, praises Berlusconi

US to station troops in northern Australia as fears of China’s Pacific presence grow

Greeks strongly back Papademos unity coalition: polls

China state media slams Obama...

Putin Tapped for China Peace Prize...

Panetta: ‘Devastating’ Cuts If Debt Committee Fails

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One World Religion

Revelation 13:8 – “All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast…”

Pope meets with Israeli Christian, Muslim and Jewish leaders

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Peace Process / Peace Talks

Daniel 9:27 – “And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week…”

Lieberman: ‘Jordan is Palestine’ claim harms Israel

Sarkozy tries to appease Netanyahu

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Pestilence

Luke 21:11 – “There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven.”

A Huge Drought Is Pushing Food Prices Even Higher

Texas wildfire season hits 1 year; no end in sight

CDC Warning: Diabetes Is the Tsunami of Diseases

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Rebuilding the temple

2 Thessalonians 2:4 – “Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.”

None today

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Weather Signs

Luke 21:25 – ““There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea.”

Full Halo CME blasts off the Sun, impacting Earth Friday or Saturday

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Mimicking the brain, in silicon: New computer chip models how neurons communicate

Google map mystery of giant lines spotted by satellite in Gobi desert

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Antichrist

Revelation 13:7 – “And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.”

None today

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Anti-semitism

Zechariah 12:3 – “And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it.”

U.S. Jewish group appeals against placing ‘Jerusalem, Israel’ on passports

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Christian Persecution

Matthew 24:9 – “Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me.”

FCC cracks down on religious broadcasters

FDR’s D-Day Prayer Not Right for WWII Memorial?

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Church Falling Away

Matthew 24:10-11 – “At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people.”

Christian church teams up with high priestess of Isis

Obama: God backs jobs plan

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Days of Noah

Matthew 24:37-39 – “As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.  For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.”

FEDS WORRY HACKERS COULD OPEN PRISON DOORS...

FOX's GLEE to show gay teen sex for first time...

Broken Elevator Forces Disabled Student to Sit Alone in Nurse's Office for 5 Weeks...

100 Detroit Bus Drivers Refuse To Run Routes After Attack By Teens...

'They're Scared For Their Lives'...

Cameron threat to withhold UK aid to anti-gay nations

ACORN Officials Scramble, Firing Workers and Shredding Documents, After Exposed as Players Behind Occupy Wall Street Protests

Obama adviser urges ‘militancy’ in nationwide Occupy protests

Exploding Shipping Containers Processed in Vietnam Raise Public Safety Concerns in U.S.

US Occupy protesters clash with police at Oakland port

Biological terrorist attack on US thwarted in Georgia

Expert at London Internet Security Conference Warns of Cyber War

Abuse of painkillers reaches ‘epidemic’ levels in US

UN Security Council concern over Libya arms stockpile

Arizona smashes Mexico cartel drug smuggling network

Libya’s Prime Minister Confirms Presence of Chemical Weapons

*UPDATED* #OccupyWallStreet: The Rap Sheet, So Far

Anonymous Threatens Mexico’s Murderous Drug Lords

Euro crisis ‘could lead to social unrest’

‘Saudi prince backs cleric’s bounty offer for IDF soldier’

Ex-Gays? Study Claims it May Be Possible to Change One’s Sexual Orientation

Nearly 200 tons of prescription drugs turned in...

 

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Deception

Matthew 24:4-5 – “Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you.  For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many.”

Scientist who said climate change sceptics had been proved wrong accused of hiding truth by colleague

AP: 'Biggest jump ever in global warming gases'...

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Earthquakes

Matthew 24:7-8 – “…There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.  All these are the beginning of birth pains.”

Powerful earthquake hits off northeastern Taiwan

Major quake hits coast of Peru

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Ezekiel 38 War / Psalm 83 War

Ezekiel 38:8 – “…In future years you will invade a land that has recovered from war, whose people were gathered from many nations to the mountains of Israel, which had long been desolate. …”

Psalm 83:4 – “Come,” they say, “let us destroy them as a nation, so that Israel’s name is remembered no more.”

Assad: challenge Syria at your peril

Turkey Working to Impose the Libyan Model on Syria

Egypt’s military sparks furor with new proposals

US and France point to upcoming action on Iran

Arab League plan fails to calm Syria violence

Iran hits back at nuclear claims as UK considers all options to contain proliferation

Flotilla en route for Gaza; ’11 km from Israel Navy ships’

‘15,000 strong’ army gathers to take on Syria

Syria unrest: Tanks ‘open fire’ in Homs

Poll shows strong Israeli support for Iran attack

Israel Reportedly Considers Pre-Emptive Attack on Iran

Egyptian helicopter invades Israel’s airspace

Inside the Ring China – Iran Missle Sales

UK and U.S. ‘draw up joint plan to attack Iran’: Evidence of nuclear programme raises tension in Middle East

Israel raises fears of military action against Iran with missile test

Obama says pressure must be maintained on Iran

Iran Rattles Saber at Israel, US

Iran-Russia military cooperation not halted – Mehmanparast

UN investigators find new signs of Syria-Pakistan nuke tie

Assad troops plant land mines on Syria-Lebanon border

Netanyahu trying to persuade cabinet to support attack on Iran

Israel is a strategic asset for U.S. national interests, according to new report

Iran military head warns of ‘heavy damage’ after an Israeli attack

Israeli army tests rocket system

Kyrgyz president-elect wants U.S. air base closed

New suspected nuclear complex exposed in Syria

Egypt: Israel agreed to delay expanding Gaza offensive for 24 hours

Israel to mull sanctions on Palestinian Authority following UNESCO vote

Ya’alon: Israel must not depend on help against Iran

US fears unilateral Israeli strike on Iran

Is Ahmadinejad’s team planning a military coup in Iran?

Syria’s Assad warns of ‘earthquake’ if West intervenes

PM, Barak warn Hamas over rocket fire: Don’t test us

Hundreds of Palestinians clash with Israeli forces in West Bank

15 arrested after U.S. embassy attacked in Serbia

Syria forces shell city of Homs day after deadly crackdown

Russia Opposes Iran Report

Amos Gilad: Iran is massive threat that must be dealt with

30 killed in Syria as activists call for ‘no-fly’ zone

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Mark of the Beast

Revelation 13:16-17 -“It also forced all people, great and small, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hands or on their foreheads, …”

Wristband lets iPhone track activity, movement and sleep...

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One World Currency

Revelation 13:17 – “…so that they could not buy or sell unless they had the mark, …”

French finance chief joins Vatican attack on markets

China backs away from plans to save the eurozone via bail-out fund

US Federal Reserve slashes US growth forecasts

Federal Reserve wraps up policy meeting

Home prices heading for triple-dip

European Banks Sink on Greek Vote Bombshell

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares dip, dollar hits record low vs yen

Dollar Decline in Full Swing in Risk-On Environment

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One World Government

Revelation 13:3 – “…The whole world was filled with wonder and followed the beast.”

G-20 Fails to Agree on IMF Resources...

US still open to IMF bailout...

Greece PM Papandreou faces knife-edge confidence vote

Report: Italy to be put under IMF surveillance

Greek government teeters over bailout referendum

Nicolas Sarkozy tells Greece: If you don’t stick to the rules, leave the eurozone

See something, say something’ campaign coming to New York hotels

China and India pull back from EU after Greek surprise

EU tells Greece: Choose the euro or go

Greek vote sets off ‘pandemonium’, engulfs Italy

China to Play a Big Role at G20 Summit

Google’s Maps Street View service pilots indoor photos

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One World Religion

Revelation 13:8 – “All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast…”

EXPOSE: The Vatican is Cozyng Up to Iran’s Ahmadinejad

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Peace Process / Peace Talks

Daniel 9:27 – “And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week…”

‘New setback’ for Palestinian hopes on UN membership

PA, opposition decry West Bank building decision

Palestinians aim to join 16 other UN agencies

US cuts Unesco funds over vote for Palestinian seat

‘Israel should’ve lauded Palestinian UNESCO vote first’

Barak: IDF doesn’t heed empty calls for cease fires

Israel ready to submit borders proposal to Quartet

Israeli government policy is ‘both stupid and dangerous’, says top negotiator

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Pestilence

Luke 21:11 – “There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven.”

BRITAIN ON ALERT FOR NEW SUPER-FLU

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Rebuilding the temple

2 Thessalonians 2:4 – “Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.”

What is Going on at the Temple Mount?

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Weather Signs

Luke 21:25 – ““There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea.”

Aircraft carrier sized asteroid 2005 YU55 could pass between Earth & the moon

Power outages from East Coast snowstorm top 2.3M

Early snowstorm to hit US East Coast this weekend

Largest Sunspot in Years

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Israel archaeologists say find 1,400-year-old Christian relic

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This is something that really shocked me.

First off, I believe that the Bible is the Word of God.  It is 100% true and has never been proven wrong.

When I saw this post on Frank DiMora’s site, it peaked my interest but I did not think it would blow me away.  I always knew there were differences in the translations, but I did not realize how insidious the corruption had gotten.

God warned us of the deception during these last days (the days since Israel became a nation).  Jesus warned us in Revelation:

Revelation 22:16-19 (KJV)

 16I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

 17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

 18For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:

 19And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

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Very interesting and thought-provoking discussion of what we are seeing in the headlines.  The prophetic signs are so numerous and coming so quickly it can be overwhelming.  We are certainly living in the last days Jesus spoke of…

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Thought provoking article on what will the second after be like…

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Rapture On Sunday 

By Grant Phillips


My apologies for using another song I wrote, but here goes. I also wrote this one three years ago, and it is called “Rapture On Sunday”.

The Lord is coming soon and it could be at any day
We may be at work church home or at play
The time is up to Him but ready we should be
You should see it too I hope you do agree

I’ve often wondered if the churches in the US of A
Would miss many members on that glorious day
Would the preacher keep on preaching would the choir sing right on
Would the pews still be full and just the children all gone

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More prophecy is closing in on fulfillment.  Each day we see more of the world turning on Israel.  I believe it will climax at the UN meetings this month, when the Palestinians petition for statehood.

God was very clear on where we should stand!

The burden of the word of the LORD for Israel, saith the LORD, which stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundation of the earth, and formeth The spirit of man within him. Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem. And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it. (Zechariah 12:1-3)

I am afraid the United States as a nation has joined the crowd.

We as Christians must continue to voice our support!

Yet another bible prophecy, nearing fulfillment…

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Sep 5, 2011

The Jerusalem Obsession

A perhaps not-so-shocking, but certainly attention-getting, news item points to the ugly head of anti-Semitism arising in not-so-jolly old England these days. The stark growth of Israel and Jew-hating is front and center in the person of the kin of a prominent British leader you will recognize.

Laura Booth, sister-in-law of Quartet envoy Tony Blair, has called on “Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt liberate Al-Quds [Jerusalem].” The former British prime minister’s family member has previously sailed illegally to Gaza on a flotilla boat…During last week’s demonstration, Booth went on another rant against Israel. “We say here today to you, Israel , we see your crimes and we loathe your crimes. And to us your nation does not exist, because it is a criminal injustice against humanity. We want to see Lebanon , Jordan and Egypt go to the borders and stop this now. Liberate Al Quds! March to Al Quds!” (“Blair’s Sister-in-Law Incites Muslims to ‘Liberate’ Jerusalem,” http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/147264#.TlukeV3h98F)

Current issues and events that look to be harbingers of the biblically prophesied apocalypse bombard this generation of earth’s inhabitants. Jesus’ Olivet Discourse prophecies, foretelling things to come in the time of “great tribulation,” seem to leap from news reports that are becoming so routine that they no longer shock. No signal is more prophetically significant than present circumstances involving the city where Jesus was crucified nearly twenty centuries ago.

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Amazing sermon series on an area we all could work on.

I have been working on applying this in my life over the last couple weeks and have found it very valuable.

Enjoy!

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This was a conference that Joel Rosenberg put on the last couple years, it is great to hear so I thought I would post for others to enjoy.  There are 9 segments but each is only 10-12 minutes long.

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The danger and deception from within our Christian Religion is just as great during these last days.

It is important to stand with God and on His Word, the Rock, not the sand.

The false prophets’ numbers are great and they are within our walls, we must be watchful and we are not deceived as well as our fellow brothers and sisters.

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I have always seemed to have a heightened sensitivity to deception.  I realize now that it is a gift from God and is one of several promptings that led me to begin this website. 

I had this growing sense of deception everywhere I turned.  I would come home and tell my wife, the deception “out there” is suffocating.  I couldn’t see why others couldn’t see it, I assumed they sensed it the same way I did.  I truly believe it is the tool God used to wake me up. 

Joel does a great job in this pair of video’s in laying out how so many will be deceived and lead astray and what to look out for.  We need to be on guard and knowledgeable in God’s Word during these last days, so we will not fall into “even the elect will be led astray”.

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Next installment of this ongoing series…

It is very good and fills my heart with Joy!

Our Lord is coming back for us soon…

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Excellent series on the coming Rapture and why it must occur before the seven year tribulation.

It is so exciting to see all of the prophecies coming together and intertwining to fulfill God’s word.

It warms the heart.  Time is short though, we must stay vigilent and continue to expose people to bible prophecy!

I will post the additional pieces of this sermon series once they become available.

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