My Heart's on Fire

My niece sings a song with this phrase in it.

I am troubled by where she's going with that phrase----but this morning, Tuesday, Aug. 20, MY heart is on fire for truth.

In this world we WILL have trouble, but take heart, HE has overcome the world!

I'm doing my morning perusal of prophecy news and articles. My heart just began to burn--blood pressure probably rose, too---about the utter disparity between believers and apostates.

When Francis Schaeffer wrote the "Evangelical Disaster" many years ago he started with a memorable illustration of watershed issues.

A single drop of water on a mountain peak can end up in an entirely different ocean from its touching neighbor on the tip of the mountain----due to its inclination. Watershed issues separate, they divide!

Those of us inclined to believe the Bible is inerrant have a proclivity to LOVE Bible prophecy.

Those of us who don't mock us.

Take Gary DeMar (and co.--RC Sproul, Hank Hanegraaf etc.) and that spite toward us prophecy lovers!

I'm a nobody to such illustrious personages, but they attack the same world-view that I have found to be absolute truth.

Biblical prophecy cannot be ignored IF you have a high view of Scripture.

As we see current events we  KNOW that Biblical prophecy supersedes all else. Things WILL come to an end, and the atrocities described in Revelation WILL come to pass.

And no, they haven't already. That view would mean that you discount reams of Scripture, simply ignoring it.

That is something none of us should do.

Stop listening to the church! (The church is chock-full of apostates---That's predicted, remember? The Bible says so!) Stop listening to your current preaching idol! Stop listening to the radio, the TV, and Internet! Stop reading the magazine or newspaper------

UNTIL you filter it through God's Holy Word. Why do you trust men?

TRUST GOD.

Trust His Word.  Trust His Holy Spirit.

Then fasten your seat belts, because is gets really interesting for those of us who watch!

There is no more satisfying, loving, fascinating and rewarding place to be in life! We truly have the answer to all mysteries-----wrapped up in the Mystery that God loves us, and saves us, if we place our trust in Him.

It's not scary for us, because we know Who wins. We know that perfect love casts out fear. We know that this world IS coming to an end, and that a new world order will take place.

We will be the bride of Jesus Christ, and the lover of His Truth.

Do what you can to save the world, (have bees, recycle, protest GMOs, save energy, buy organic, don't pollute) but place your trust in Jesus----He really saved us. The absolutely BEST thing you can do is tell someone---people--- compassionately how to become a Christ-follower.

It will save their souls. The earth is beyond saving.

The Bible says it.

Today on Lake Superior: Freezing water hot sand!

August

It's the middle of the week, and it's been full of a sense of being timed----we're in a race, and we've got to be accomplishing the course before the buzzer buzzes.

The dogs even seem sort of rushed.

I went out to see the bees today. Their flight pattern is pretty direct out of the hives, straight out, I mean, so I didn't get too close. They have a long runway facing south toward the alfalfa field, and they use most of it. If you choose to get in the flight path you may have an unwelcome buzz in your hair. I chose to stay to the side.

The bees are looking really fine. There was only one varroa mite found in the test my husband did on them the other day. That's phenomenal.

Last night we had the annual Minnesota Hobby Beekeeper's summer picnic, and another beekeeper shared the woes of other bees in the area where our bees are living---out in the western end of the Twin Cities area. It seems that our healthy bees might just be unusually healthy for that area.

I'm thankful.

Honey harvest was put off until next week. Some of the frames could be more full.

Everything looked really good, though, and we are grateful.

Dresses for the weddings are ordered. They are being sewn and altered. Ties and shoes, pants, coats and vests are purchased.

It's been sort of a flurry. Fun.

My eldest son is still in Georgia, somewhere, learning of preparations via text messages. We're trying to accomplish herculean tasks for him without his input for the most part.

Margaret steadily prepares for her debut at the U. Today was a solo run downtown on the public transit system. All went well.

Our house seems to be bursting at the seams. And buzzing too.

Pressure can be a good thing.

We all must remember to breathe deeply, and let the Lord handle the minutes.

He manages our time, and that is a relief.

Profanity

I want to slip this little thought in here tonight before the week ends.

I wonder if you have been as bombarded by bad language as I have been recently. It seems you can't get away from it---in stores, in the media, even in church!!!

I've come to the thinking that profanity/ vulgarity is driven by spiritual forces, and I think anyone who uses degrading language should question what it is doing to their spirit.

Is this evil taking over part of your soul? Is this a spiritual stronghold that is most easily spotted (just hearing what you are saying) and eliminated with most difficulty?

As we see a satanic spirit sweep our world, preparing mankind for his "anti-coming" I wonder if we will be bombarded with evil language.

Keep your thoughts and your tongue pure.

Don't succumb to the spirit of this age.

You are assaulting Christ with each vile word.

New Series from the Fuel Project

The Restless Church

I'm loving watching these little clips from a guy in Scotland. He's got guts. My heart says he's pretty much right on.

What Have We Been Doing?

Time for a Friday update on the activities of Corgi Hollows.

We're hardly twiddling our thumbs over here.

Bridal showers, wedding planning, preparations of all kinds, shopping, cleaning, sorting, (laundry),...

Margaret is at camp again this week, her third out of four weeks this summer. It was hard for her to go this time, with all the fun happening here at home, but she is a trooper, and she went.

She has nine girls in her cabin, and she's the camp lifeguard, so that is a big responsibility.

This camp is for children from a very violent neighborhood in Minneapolis. Most of the girls have major trauma in their lives. Because the camp is free to campers, it is a very popular place for guardians to "park" their charges for a time.

The staff does all they can to love, feed, and nurture these children spiritually. It's challenging, as the problems the kids have are so great.

But God is greater. There have been moments of real joy and peace for these little souls at camp.

Pray for Margaret.

I was able to find all the clothes for the groomsmen yesterday. (I must dress two of them!) And I looked for shoes for the two bridesmaids I must outfit. The bridesmaid dresses are in progress. I'm knitting a little sweater for the bride to wear after the ceremony, during the reception, at her request. It's going to be a mid-September evening, and it will probably have a bite of fall in the air.The sweater will feel good.

Plans are tripping along, adjustments are made, and we go with the flow!

I won't say the colors, or the ideas---but I CAN say it's going to be just lovely.

Today I'm taking the pastor's wife out to survey the garden spot where the ceremony will occur. Where shall the chairs go? Where will we set up canopies? How many tables?

You see, the wedding is going to be at Grandma and Grandpa's house---and preparations must be made by our family as well!

It's such a fun twist on a traditional affair. I feel it is a real privilege to be so involved.

Add to that the starting of a new home for the newlyweds. I've always said I could outfit an entire house with all my SPARE stuff, but that's not as fun as using your own beautiful wedding gifts! I will be happy to fill in the nooks and crannies of need when the time arrives.

My two dearest sister friends are far away. They are visiting Hong Kong for a week, and I miss them so! Our usual "texting" is on hold.

I've let the yard go, but Ed has been keeping the neighbor's yard looking spiffy. We had a deal worked out with our neighbor this summer. It benefited me. I got an Android tablet out of the deal, but I'm paying Ed every time he mows next door----It's an expensive tablet!---but so worth it. I must say that I find the device confusing still. I'm hopelessly un-tech savvy.

Cherie has been home now. Her occasional outings seem to satisfy her. She's reading book after book about some horse or another. Oh to be 10 and loving horses!

My second son is home from his ROTC training. We don't see much of him, as he prefers the company of his lovely fiancee! (Which is completely understandable!) He's getting organized for the start of his senior year at the University.

My eldest is still training. We do hear from him now. All's well. If only he knew how his fiancee ---and all of us!---are steadily humming along with preparations involving him!

The pets are fine. The dogs have been showing their age this summer, quieting down and staying closer to home. Blackberry continues to suffer from ear maladies. Misty just happily watches for crumbs and love. Predicate wanted "out" this morning, and she made a quick tour of the deck, patio, and hosta garden, before she zipped back up the deck stairs to the back door. She belongs.

Kiwi IS the feline ruler, and his demands are always met. He tends to follow me around everywhere, so when I don't see him I wonder.

When I'm gone for a weekend he is much more clingy afterwards.

We had a lovely family reunion on my husband's side last weekend. It was in Iowa. So many new faces, good talks. My in-laws can be completely satisfied that the event, which they hosted, was a total success. Folks came from the east and the west. The food was marvelous.

My husband has an aunt who lives in central Nebraska. She grows corn and raises cattle. Beef cattle. I've been switching to a more vegetarian lifestyle this past year, but I'm telling you, I would never pass up Aunt M's beef roast.

It's magnificent. Of course she feeds and tends her cows as cows should be fed and tended. The roast is put in the oven at 250° ALL NIGHT LONG, with onions, salt and pepper. She had added a "rub" too. (Not duplicatable).

It's something else. Tender, flavorful and absolutely mouth-watering.

I'm trying to make it in the oven right now. I put the chuck roast (our grass-fed organic beef) last night. I chopped up onions, and salted and peppered it. I added some garlic salt too.

The smell of it when we got up this morning was delicious. I turned the temp down this morning, as we aren't eating until late afternoon---but I HOPE I got it right! We'll see.

Berries have had the BEST year too. I'm making blueberry pie again this afternoon. I think it is my favorite pie.---But pecan, lemon, coconut, french silk, and Haralson Apple pie are--------

I like pie.

So does my husband :) It's a nice way to show him some love! (I recommend pie for husbands)

Well, off to a gorgeous day. The weather has been wonderfully cool here these past weeks. I've heard other parts of the world are baking, but we've had pure perfect after our LONG winter.

Blessings.

Not the Day, Nor the Hour

But the season....

"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour." Matt. 25:13

"But it's been that way since the time of Christ."

I hear this all the time, and yes, the church has been watching for her bridegroom for 2,000 years.

The disciples were looking for Jesus' return, right?

There are those "pesky" signs that Jesus talks about though.  Watchers have always been looking for those, and really, the biggest one IS the state of Israel.

In 1948, when Israel became a state, a huge sign indicated in Bible prophecy happened. A clock began to tick, and now we just sit back and see things unfold.

What a show! The bride of Christ may not know the day or the hour, but we certainly know the season, and we can be assured that God's Word is True, though man's word can fail.

Birth pangs are upon us.

It's time to make sure our lamps our filled with "oil." Are you a believer? Are you filled with the Holy Spirit? Have you repented from your sin, and are you living each day keeping Christ's commands before your eyes? Are you in the Word? Are you EXCITED?

Get ready!
 
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6

Remember, He is the ONLY way.  

Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.  Acts 4:12

There is a collective breath-holding in the world of prophecy watchers right now. It's magnificent to see. Never before have there been such clear indications of a new world order beginning, one that can control most of the human race. 

We ARE living in the last days---the last of the last days.

Believe. God loves you, and He desires that NONE perish.

Oh, and tell people. Preach it. Let people KNOW what is about to happen!! Scream it, bellow it, whisper it, say it.

But don't just sit there and let the people you know perish without knowledge. You have a responsibility to share the truth with them. 

Start talking. The day and the hour are fast approaching.

Praise Jesus.

 "For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. . . . What does this mean? It means that if you read the book of Revelation but do not grow in your love for Jesus, then you have missed the point. Revelation, which means "unveiling," is not just an unveiling of our future; it is also an unveiling of Jesus. It is all about Jesus. He is the star of Revelation. He is the focus of Revelation. And He should be the star of and focus of our lives as well."---Greg Laurie