Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Transformation
My head is often more tied up in the spiritual than it is in the natural.
That's probably obvious. I'm the classic "no earthly good" type.
I busy myself with the every day stuff, teaching, cleaning, "projects," (that's knitting, my Runestone book, books I need to read, stuff that needs attention around the house...)
But my head is thinking about people and Jesus. As a prophecy nut I am well aware of the trends in society. I'm watching. I am at peace about the future. I do watch the news with interest, and I see people's opinions everywhere, especially on social media.
I have a Twitter, Google+, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Wattpad, Tumbler, Allo....accounts that I check more or less frequently, and other social media that I check maybe once a month...
Although a classic introvert, I care about people. This post isn't about me, but I have to establish my sources! There is nothing that I care more about than people coming to a relationship with Jesus Christ.
It drives me.
It has, for decades.
My mom prayed for one of her children to go into ministry. Though I would not consider myself a professional I am certainly driven by ministry. I think that my two brothers are believers and they try to minister in their own ways too. Mom's prayer answered.
You've often heard the phrase, "God has no grandchildren." Isn't that the truth? Each one of your children must come to Christ on his or her own.
And there WILL be evidence that that has occurred. It's called transformation.
Those of us that have experienced the transforming power of the Holy Spirit find it easy to recognize in others.
Recently I had a good conversation with my father-in-law about this. How do you find a pastor? How do you pick deep friends? How do you discern your children's spiritual state?
He boils it down to "transformation," and I completely agree with him.
Anyone can say they are a Christian. It practically has no meaning anymore. This week there was a story going around about Christian Wiccans.
That's an oxymoron, an impossibility, but who can blame them? There is Christian Hinduism (yoga), Christian Homosexuality, Christian Abortion, Christian New Age, Christian Paganism....
I'm sorry, slapping the name Christian on something doesn't do it for me anymore.
There MUST BE SOMETHING MORE!
I think it is transformation. I am no judge of anyone's heart. I cannot see the musing and pleas of a spirit to find peace in Christ, but I CAN observe transformative power in a life, and I CAN see change. I can have instant rapport with transformed Believers.
Satan is a liar, and the father of lies. He can deceive me and anyone into believing whatever he wants us to believe UNLESS we are grounded in Scriptural truths and know Christ's commands. This is holy power.
I will not judge others who do not profess Christ, but for those who DO profess Christ I can certainly discern their spiritual state.
We are all at different stages of spiritual growth. I believed certain things as a young woman that I no longer believe. I was a believer then, but I've grown. I've matured. I like strong meat now, not pablum.
I have transformed.
What are the fruits of the Spirit? Do a little study today and learn them. That is a mark of transformation.
What about sin? We all have a sin nature which we must continually battle. The Bible says it is dead in Christ. Why does sin pop up again and again?
We are in the world, dearly beloved!
We have the spiritual power to defeat sin IN OUR LIVES on a daily basis. That's a mark of transformation! Repentance and defeat of sin!
I remember a Christian leader I admired displaying a undesirable side one time. I was privately shocked. It wasn't my affair, but the behavior was done in my presence. I was educated on the sinful side of believers, and their fallibility. I have no idea if he repented. I didn't stick around to see, but I assume that he did clear that up with God. I don't have contact with him anymore.
I hope so.
One thing I look for in those I love and care for is transformation. I care about my children following Christ.
I want to see sobriety, truthfulness, kindness, mercy, humility, clean living, freedom from addiction, clean speech (DO NOT TAKE THE LORD YOUR GOD'S NAME IN VAIN-HE WILL NOT HOLD YOU GUILTLESS!), love for Jesus, love for the Bible, love for hospitality, love for others, forgiveness, peace, sexual purity, understanding, wisdom, discernment, concern for eternal souls, a testimony that reviles evil.
That is transformation, my definition. Am I on the right trail, here? Can you agree? Can I get an "amen?" Jesus saves. There is a mark that is upon his own dear ones.
Do you show that mark?
That transformation?
Lord, may I show that mark DAILY. May those I love be transformed.
May I continually seek your forgiveness for my sin, and rely on your power to overcome it.
That is my daily prayer. If you have not been transformed please cry out to God. He's happy to answer. He WILL answer.
Young people, your time is short. Only Jesus satisfies. Choose that transformation. Listen to your elders! We love you, we want the best for you.
Follow Jesus.
Parents, Grandparents, PREACH the Gospel to your children. You can do nothing but preach, pray, and model Christ. If they don't know they are lost they have no idea they need to be saved. Talk to them about sin. Talk to them about spiritual blindness. Talk to them about a transformed life. TALK TO THEM!
I try to show eternal kindness and love by showing them the path to eternal joy. It's not about this life!!!! It's not about them or us! It's about glorifying God and obeying Him.
We can't change anyone. We must obey the LORD and preach truth to everyone. Our own offspring are our primary responsibility. Have you preached Christ to that young life? Have you seen transformation?
Get on it!
That's probably obvious. I'm the classic "no earthly good" type.
I busy myself with the every day stuff, teaching, cleaning, "projects," (that's knitting, my Runestone book, books I need to read, stuff that needs attention around the house...)
But my head is thinking about people and Jesus. As a prophecy nut I am well aware of the trends in society. I'm watching. I am at peace about the future. I do watch the news with interest, and I see people's opinions everywhere, especially on social media.
I have a Twitter, Google+, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Wattpad, Tumbler, Allo....accounts that I check more or less frequently, and other social media that I check maybe once a month...
Although a classic introvert, I care about people. This post isn't about me, but I have to establish my sources! There is nothing that I care more about than people coming to a relationship with Jesus Christ.
It drives me.
It has, for decades.
My mom prayed for one of her children to go into ministry. Though I would not consider myself a professional I am certainly driven by ministry. I think that my two brothers are believers and they try to minister in their own ways too. Mom's prayer answered.
You've often heard the phrase, "God has no grandchildren." Isn't that the truth? Each one of your children must come to Christ on his or her own.
And there WILL be evidence that that has occurred. It's called transformation.
Those of us that have experienced the transforming power of the Holy Spirit find it easy to recognize in others.
Recently I had a good conversation with my father-in-law about this. How do you find a pastor? How do you pick deep friends? How do you discern your children's spiritual state?
He boils it down to "transformation," and I completely agree with him.
Anyone can say they are a Christian. It practically has no meaning anymore. This week there was a story going around about Christian Wiccans.
That's an oxymoron, an impossibility, but who can blame them? There is Christian Hinduism (yoga), Christian Homosexuality, Christian Abortion, Christian New Age, Christian Paganism....
I'm sorry, slapping the name Christian on something doesn't do it for me anymore.
There MUST BE SOMETHING MORE!
I think it is transformation. I am no judge of anyone's heart. I cannot see the musing and pleas of a spirit to find peace in Christ, but I CAN observe transformative power in a life, and I CAN see change. I can have instant rapport with transformed Believers.
Satan is a liar, and the father of lies. He can deceive me and anyone into believing whatever he wants us to believe UNLESS we are grounded in Scriptural truths and know Christ's commands. This is holy power.
I will not judge others who do not profess Christ, but for those who DO profess Christ I can certainly discern their spiritual state.
We are all at different stages of spiritual growth. I believed certain things as a young woman that I no longer believe. I was a believer then, but I've grown. I've matured. I like strong meat now, not pablum.
I have transformed.
What are the fruits of the Spirit? Do a little study today and learn them. That is a mark of transformation.
What about sin? We all have a sin nature which we must continually battle. The Bible says it is dead in Christ. Why does sin pop up again and again?
We are in the world, dearly beloved!
We have the spiritual power to defeat sin IN OUR LIVES on a daily basis. That's a mark of transformation! Repentance and defeat of sin!
I remember a Christian leader I admired displaying a undesirable side one time. I was privately shocked. It wasn't my affair, but the behavior was done in my presence. I was educated on the sinful side of believers, and their fallibility. I have no idea if he repented. I didn't stick around to see, but I assume that he did clear that up with God. I don't have contact with him anymore.
I hope so.
One thing I look for in those I love and care for is transformation. I care about my children following Christ.
I want to see sobriety, truthfulness, kindness, mercy, humility, clean living, freedom from addiction, clean speech (DO NOT TAKE THE LORD YOUR GOD'S NAME IN VAIN-HE WILL NOT HOLD YOU GUILTLESS!), love for Jesus, love for the Bible, love for hospitality, love for others, forgiveness, peace, sexual purity, understanding, wisdom, discernment, concern for eternal souls, a testimony that reviles evil.
That is transformation, my definition. Am I on the right trail, here? Can you agree? Can I get an "amen?" Jesus saves. There is a mark that is upon his own dear ones.
Do you show that mark?
That transformation?
Lord, may I show that mark DAILY. May those I love be transformed.
May I continually seek your forgiveness for my sin, and rely on your power to overcome it.
That is my daily prayer. If you have not been transformed please cry out to God. He's happy to answer. He WILL answer.
Young people, your time is short. Only Jesus satisfies. Choose that transformation. Listen to your elders! We love you, we want the best for you.
Follow Jesus.
Parents, Grandparents, PREACH the Gospel to your children. You can do nothing but preach, pray, and model Christ. If they don't know they are lost they have no idea they need to be saved. Talk to them about sin. Talk to them about spiritual blindness. Talk to them about a transformed life. TALK TO THEM!
I try to show eternal kindness and love by showing them the path to eternal joy. It's not about this life!!!! It's not about them or us! It's about glorifying God and obeying Him.
We can't change anyone. We must obey the LORD and preach truth to everyone. Our own offspring are our primary responsibility. Have you preached Christ to that young life? Have you seen transformation?
Get on it!
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
The Crazies Out There
IF God created the heavens and the earth there are HUGE implications.
Atheism is a religion, and a belief. There is nothing out there that disproves God. If one human hasn't experienced God that doesn't discount the one human who has.
You can make up all sorts of silly ideas about why a person has experienced God, but the fact remains----some have experienced Him, it is in their experience, and some have not.
Atheists cannot refute experience except to scoff at it.
God, on the other hand, HAS revealed Himself in supernatural and amazing ways. Those who believe in Him see His hand in everything. WE are the ones who have an awakened, born-again spirit, and we KNOW His Presence.
We know that God loves us, that He forgives us through Christ's sacrifice, that He has everything planned out for us and we have a hope and a future.
Does all mankind have hope?
No.
Does all mankind have a future?
Yes, but unless you humble yourself before the Creator it won't be nice.
WORLDVIEW MATTERS, ultimately.
Worldview drives your entire existence. When you have the Creator of the Universe telling you TRUTH you naturally operate on that truth.
Humans are so fickle. God's Word is true, or it isn't. I'm simplistic in that way. Theology and Theologians have messed up so many things in the past.
I love the BBC mini series, "Wives and Daughters." In it a cleric lost his faith and strove to find a different path for his family. That era was rife with existentialism, Darwinism, and liberal theology. It is absolutely understandable that people lost their faith in God---probably at great eternal risk---and began to see the Word of God has fallible.
Bless Science! We now know that the Word of God is entirely in sync with Science! As we find out more about our world scientifically we see the exact truths of Scripture verified. God was always true.
There are so many people who cling to the blindness of atheism OR traditional feel-good religion. It rocks the boat to take the Bible as truth. As people strive to grasp their old ways they become increasingly hostile, mad, and, well, CRAZY!
When you deny the truth you really are crazy.
Truth matters. A worldview based on truth matters.
Try all you want to come up with a god that you really like and approve of---you believe the best your brains can create---and it falls short of the TRUTH.
You can create a world where your god is perfect in your eyes. Many have done so for millennia. Idols are everywhere, in our minds, our homes, our churches.
This isn't truth, though. Truth lies with the One True God, the Creator of Heaven and Earth, and every single person has gone astray from this Truth. It takes an act of humility to submit to this Person, and few do it. Strait is the gate, narrow is the way, few find it.
Is that because God is mean? No.
The god of this world has control over it for now. The One True God has provided ONE WAY out from deception. JESUS CHRIST is the ONLY way.
If you already know Him, how can you help others find Him? Serve them, love them, tell them.
How shall they know without a preacher?
Each of us is called to preach.
So, preach it, sister! Preach it, brother!
Don't let your loved ones enter eternity without the Truth of the Creator, the truth of God's Word.
Shake the foundations of secularism, of disbelief, of Darwinism, of existentialism. They are already crumbling.
God's Word is true. It's the only sure foundation that we can stand on in these very last days.
The Olive Tree is grown. The Fig is blooming. The Vine is ready for harvest. Don't you just love these tree analogies in Scripture?! We are gifted with promise and hope because God lovingly informs us of the signs of the times. Always watching!
We believe in a supernatural, powerful God. His plans are infinite. WE are His creation, and WE must submit to His power. Suffering the consequences of rejecting the only truth is unthinkable.
Don't be crazy.
Correction: (I wrote this before heading off to school to teach this morning!) The BBC series was another Elizabeth Gaskell work called "North and South" not "Wives and Daughters" Sorry for the mistake. I love both series. "North and South" is about a minister and his family moving away from the south of England to the north and a new beginning.
Atheism is a religion, and a belief. There is nothing out there that disproves God. If one human hasn't experienced God that doesn't discount the one human who has.
You can make up all sorts of silly ideas about why a person has experienced God, but the fact remains----some have experienced Him, it is in their experience, and some have not.
Atheists cannot refute experience except to scoff at it.
God, on the other hand, HAS revealed Himself in supernatural and amazing ways. Those who believe in Him see His hand in everything. WE are the ones who have an awakened, born-again spirit, and we KNOW His Presence.
We know that God loves us, that He forgives us through Christ's sacrifice, that He has everything planned out for us and we have a hope and a future.
Does all mankind have hope?
No.
Does all mankind have a future?
Yes, but unless you humble yourself before the Creator it won't be nice.
WORLDVIEW MATTERS, ultimately.
Worldview drives your entire existence. When you have the Creator of the Universe telling you TRUTH you naturally operate on that truth.
Humans are so fickle. God's Word is true, or it isn't. I'm simplistic in that way. Theology and Theologians have messed up so many things in the past.
I love the BBC mini series, "Wives and Daughters." In it a cleric lost his faith and strove to find a different path for his family. That era was rife with existentialism, Darwinism, and liberal theology. It is absolutely understandable that people lost their faith in God---probably at great eternal risk---and began to see the Word of God has fallible.
Bless Science! We now know that the Word of God is entirely in sync with Science! As we find out more about our world scientifically we see the exact truths of Scripture verified. God was always true.
There are so many people who cling to the blindness of atheism OR traditional feel-good religion. It rocks the boat to take the Bible as truth. As people strive to grasp their old ways they become increasingly hostile, mad, and, well, CRAZY!
When you deny the truth you really are crazy.
Truth matters. A worldview based on truth matters.
Try all you want to come up with a god that you really like and approve of---you believe the best your brains can create---and it falls short of the TRUTH.
You can create a world where your god is perfect in your eyes. Many have done so for millennia. Idols are everywhere, in our minds, our homes, our churches.
This isn't truth, though. Truth lies with the One True God, the Creator of Heaven and Earth, and every single person has gone astray from this Truth. It takes an act of humility to submit to this Person, and few do it. Strait is the gate, narrow is the way, few find it.
Is that because God is mean? No.
The god of this world has control over it for now. The One True God has provided ONE WAY out from deception. JESUS CHRIST is the ONLY way.
If you already know Him, how can you help others find Him? Serve them, love them, tell them.
How shall they know without a preacher?
Each of us is called to preach.
So, preach it, sister! Preach it, brother!
Don't let your loved ones enter eternity without the Truth of the Creator, the truth of God's Word.
Shake the foundations of secularism, of disbelief, of Darwinism, of existentialism. They are already crumbling.
God's Word is true. It's the only sure foundation that we can stand on in these very last days.
The Olive Tree is grown. The Fig is blooming. The Vine is ready for harvest. Don't you just love these tree analogies in Scripture?! We are gifted with promise and hope because God lovingly informs us of the signs of the times. Always watching!
We believe in a supernatural, powerful God. His plans are infinite. WE are His creation, and WE must submit to His power. Suffering the consequences of rejecting the only truth is unthinkable.
Don't be crazy.
Correction: (I wrote this before heading off to school to teach this morning!) The BBC series was another Elizabeth Gaskell work called "North and South" not "Wives and Daughters" Sorry for the mistake. I love both series. "North and South" is about a minister and his family moving away from the south of England to the north and a new beginning.
Sunday, October 21, 2018
Saturday, October 20, 2018
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Good Ol' Boy Religion
In these last days of Earth, and the reign of Donald Trump here in the United States I am daily shocked by the lack of discernment, lack of understanding, lack of caring that is demonstrated by too many people.
It truly is easier to sit by and anxiously await change. It's harder to protest violently at things that anger one. It's no effort to maintain the status quo. The law of entropy is irreversible.
The religion of Christianity is full of a mentality that everything's gonna be alright.
It's not. Everything is NOT going to be alright.
I may hear that at the local church that has a cross on top of it, but that is NOT what I read in my Bible.
These last few days on Twitter and on Facebook a young writer by the name of Matt Walsh has posted things about his disbelief in the Bible. He is a conservative, Catholic, and very articulate against abortion. I agree with so many of his views.
I don't agree with his stance on Scripture, but his arguments alerted me to a broader problem that seems pervasive in the Good Ol' Boy types of faith.
Good Ol' Boys don't like to rock the boat too badly. Some fish may scare away.
If the Truth of Scripture doesn't agree with your belief du Jour just ignore it. It will go away, right?
Here are some things the Good Ol' Boys just can't seem to resolve:
A young earth
A coming global kingdom
A Jehu-type character in power in the USA
A shocking idea that just maybe things ARE NOT as they seem politically or philosophically
Christ comes with a sword in his mouth
Israel still matters to Yah
All religions are not equal
The laws of science that absolutely negate the idea of an old universe
Satan
Lucifer
Fallen Angels
Spiritual Realities, good and evil
Truth, absolute
People who serve evil
Human nature
Power struggles between the elite and the masses
This is the list that just popped into my head. There is so much deception in the world it could go on almost endlessly.
Once your eyes are opened there is no going back. It's a state of being awakened. There is a Red Pill/Blue Pill analogy that is often used too, and it seems to be an accurate description of the underlying issues that are going on all around us.
Once you see the deeper truths so many conflicts DO disappear. The Good Ol' Boys prefer to remain in the dark with their beer and good times.
Jesus came that we might have life, and have it more abundantly. Good Ol' Boys refuse to believe that. They cling to the old ways, old religions and beliefs. They are unwilling to study the new information that supports the Word of God 100%. It is too disruptive to their customs.
So sad. There is so much more to BE in Christ.
Come out, Beloved! Come out and live.
It truly is easier to sit by and anxiously await change. It's harder to protest violently at things that anger one. It's no effort to maintain the status quo. The law of entropy is irreversible.
The religion of Christianity is full of a mentality that everything's gonna be alright.
It's not. Everything is NOT going to be alright.
I may hear that at the local church that has a cross on top of it, but that is NOT what I read in my Bible.
These last few days on Twitter and on Facebook a young writer by the name of Matt Walsh has posted things about his disbelief in the Bible. He is a conservative, Catholic, and very articulate against abortion. I agree with so many of his views.
I don't agree with his stance on Scripture, but his arguments alerted me to a broader problem that seems pervasive in the Good Ol' Boy types of faith.
Good Ol' Boys don't like to rock the boat too badly. Some fish may scare away.
If the Truth of Scripture doesn't agree with your belief du Jour just ignore it. It will go away, right?
Here are some things the Good Ol' Boys just can't seem to resolve:
A young earth
A coming global kingdom
A Jehu-type character in power in the USA
A shocking idea that just maybe things ARE NOT as they seem politically or philosophically
Christ comes with a sword in his mouth
Israel still matters to Yah
All religions are not equal
The laws of science that absolutely negate the idea of an old universe
Satan
Lucifer
Fallen Angels
Spiritual Realities, good and evil
Truth, absolute
People who serve evil
Human nature
Power struggles between the elite and the masses
This is the list that just popped into my head. There is so much deception in the world it could go on almost endlessly.
Once your eyes are opened there is no going back. It's a state of being awakened. There is a Red Pill/Blue Pill analogy that is often used too, and it seems to be an accurate description of the underlying issues that are going on all around us.
Once you see the deeper truths so many conflicts DO disappear. The Good Ol' Boys prefer to remain in the dark with their beer and good times.
Jesus came that we might have life, and have it more abundantly. Good Ol' Boys refuse to believe that. They cling to the old ways, old religions and beliefs. They are unwilling to study the new information that supports the Word of God 100%. It is too disruptive to their customs.
So sad. There is so much more to BE in Christ.
Come out, Beloved! Come out and live.
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
History Day Summary
Because we all live at a pell-mell pace these days I understand the difficulty of fitting in an afternoon of fun and frolic on an infrequent sunny day in fall! Projects beg to be done, last minute painting, wood chopping, leaf-raking---all before snow puts us to bed for the winter.
Busy people not withstanding, Corgi Hollows History Day was a success, and I am pretty sure that we'll have another one next year, tweaking the schedule and the activities somewhat.
Fun!
The sun cooperated, and we had a huge bonfire and roasted hot dogs and s'mores. We had Bavarian Wurst and pretzel buns inside, along with krauts and mustard. My cousin brought TWO delicious apple cakes, one made from a recipe from an old friend. Delicious! Grandma brought cookies and chocolate cake.
My husband was able to get a few house projects done even as the day progressed! Several people showed up in character: (About half) We had a prairie family, Katie Luther (myself), a Medieval Mathematician, a falconer, Sancho Panza, a pilgrim, a Norsewoman in fur and knit, a gaucho, a fifties schoolgirl---
Cherie looked like a Renaissance maiden, but she is such a purest that she denied any association. That girl is going to be a history professor someday.
We had shoppes---jewelry, note books, crocheted items and scrubbies. We had a table of used books and things for sale. This was a good idea! It was fun to have things to market...Thanks to all the shopkeepers!
I'm waiting to see when Jan Markell's prophecy conference is next fall, and then I will let you know when the next Corgi Hollows History Day is planned.
I think the second weekend in October is good. You have a whole year to plan your character! Check out Goodwill for costume ideas. Remember this is a HISTORY FAIR!
Some of you may want to get your old sewing machines out...
Cherie had a Cross Country meet yesterday downtown at St.Catherine's University. Pretty course to run on. She has been nursing another sore throat, so her body was under the weather. She has about a week before the next meet, so I think she'll be healthy for that.
Today I made chocolate cake. October is my husband's birthday month, so we're celebrating all month. Why not? October is a time to start baking again anyway! The chill drives us to our warm ovens and goodies.
I'll have to take Corwyn for a walk later to use the calories up.
Blackberry continues to be a happy pup. She has a slow growing tumor in her mouth, inoperable, unless we remove half of her jaw. She has had such a wonderful life, and we are loving her up and preparing to say good bye from this earth. It may be months yet!
School substitute teaching has been steady. Lots of half days, which suits me just fine lately. I need time to get things done here too.
Changes.
People are on the move. Things are happening. Can you believe the politics?? I've been tuned into all the prophecy fulfillment lately.
Israel, the fig tree, is blooming. According to Christ that means He is AT THE DOOR!
Trump tried to swing a deal with a two state solution and promptly got hurricane Michael. Look up Bill Koenig's books for the remarkable correlation between natural disasters and policies concerning God's Chosen Land.
I've had an intriguing inquiry about my past experience in Germany. I am interested to see where this goes. There is a film being made...
We are seeing the left self destruct into mindless violence and rage. If this isn't indicative of their core beliefs I don't know what is! The proof of the pudding is in the eating...
God is uniting believers through social media all over the world. We are in an age of technological wonder, and even though AI and IT has a dark side we can certainly benefit from it as believers, encouraging each other and watching Christ's return together!
Jesus is coming to get us soon. I can't believe He hasn't come already! But He is certainly at the door, and we are looking up!
The horrible Tribulation foretold in both Old and New Testaments is about to commence. We see the framework in place.
These are exciting times, dear ones!
Let's watch together. Don't forget to preach the Gospel. How shall they hear without a preacher? We MUST tell the good news of Jesus all the time.
Busy people not withstanding, Corgi Hollows History Day was a success, and I am pretty sure that we'll have another one next year, tweaking the schedule and the activities somewhat.
Fun!
The sun cooperated, and we had a huge bonfire and roasted hot dogs and s'mores. We had Bavarian Wurst and pretzel buns inside, along with krauts and mustard. My cousin brought TWO delicious apple cakes, one made from a recipe from an old friend. Delicious! Grandma brought cookies and chocolate cake.
My husband was able to get a few house projects done even as the day progressed! Several people showed up in character: (About half) We had a prairie family, Katie Luther (myself), a Medieval Mathematician, a falconer, Sancho Panza, a pilgrim, a Norsewoman in fur and knit, a gaucho, a fifties schoolgirl---
Cherie looked like a Renaissance maiden, but she is such a purest that she denied any association. That girl is going to be a history professor someday.
We had shoppes---jewelry, note books, crocheted items and scrubbies. We had a table of used books and things for sale. This was a good idea! It was fun to have things to market...Thanks to all the shopkeepers!
I'm waiting to see when Jan Markell's prophecy conference is next fall, and then I will let you know when the next Corgi Hollows History Day is planned.
I think the second weekend in October is good. You have a whole year to plan your character! Check out Goodwill for costume ideas. Remember this is a HISTORY FAIR!
Some of you may want to get your old sewing machines out...
Cherie had a Cross Country meet yesterday downtown at St.Catherine's University. Pretty course to run on. She has been nursing another sore throat, so her body was under the weather. She has about a week before the next meet, so I think she'll be healthy for that.
Today I made chocolate cake. October is my husband's birthday month, so we're celebrating all month. Why not? October is a time to start baking again anyway! The chill drives us to our warm ovens and goodies.
I'll have to take Corwyn for a walk later to use the calories up.
Blackberry continues to be a happy pup. She has a slow growing tumor in her mouth, inoperable, unless we remove half of her jaw. She has had such a wonderful life, and we are loving her up and preparing to say good bye from this earth. It may be months yet!
School substitute teaching has been steady. Lots of half days, which suits me just fine lately. I need time to get things done here too.
Changes.
People are on the move. Things are happening. Can you believe the politics?? I've been tuned into all the prophecy fulfillment lately.
Israel, the fig tree, is blooming. According to Christ that means He is AT THE DOOR!
Trump tried to swing a deal with a two state solution and promptly got hurricane Michael. Look up Bill Koenig's books for the remarkable correlation between natural disasters and policies concerning God's Chosen Land.
I've had an intriguing inquiry about my past experience in Germany. I am interested to see where this goes. There is a film being made...
We are seeing the left self destruct into mindless violence and rage. If this isn't indicative of their core beliefs I don't know what is! The proof of the pudding is in the eating...
God is uniting believers through social media all over the world. We are in an age of technological wonder, and even though AI and IT has a dark side we can certainly benefit from it as believers, encouraging each other and watching Christ's return together!
Jesus is coming to get us soon. I can't believe He hasn't come already! But He is certainly at the door, and we are looking up!
The horrible Tribulation foretold in both Old and New Testaments is about to commence. We see the framework in place.
These are exciting times, dear ones!
Let's watch together. Don't forget to preach the Gospel. How shall they hear without a preacher? We MUST tell the good news of Jesus all the time.
Monday, October 15, 2018
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
It's getting dark out there...
The daylight hours are diminishing each day as we Northern Hemispherers approach the end of 2018.
Cloud cover in Minnesota has made the state's inhabitants long for a ray of sunshine, a dry spell, a moment of brightness! We have little to complain about, though, really, as we see Florida getting hammered, the southwest coast of Lake Superior inundated with 14 foot waves, chunks of land disappearing into the sea in Bangladesh, flash floods through Maryland, Jordan, Europe---
It just doesn't stop! Of course our internet connections keep us abreast of every tragedy everywhere. News travels at the speed of light.
And sometimes we hear things that make us grieve about sin every bit as much as we grieve natural disasters and catastrophes.
It's been a rough week in U.S. politics. It appears that it's going to get much worse, too. Deeds of darkness are going to be exposed, sin will be aired in the light.
There is a Biblical truth that is being highlighted for me: Sin will be exposed. Truth will always be revealed. People MUST live lives that are unreproachable or face the consequences of reproach.
Perhaps you won't have the FBI breathing down your back, but you may commit some sin that merits a visit from the Law. Perhaps your sin is hidden in a back closet in the darkest room of your heart.
It's going to be exposed. The Bible tells us to make it right without the judge, to make restitution, to settle it without the law. The Bible promises that you will be dragged off to prison if you don't make it right.
Expect that.
On Sunday night at the jail I witnessed one inmate ask Jesus to be her Savior. Joy and singing, rejoicing in heaven! It is sweet to see the power of the Holy Spirit reaching into dark confinement for those who are waiting for sentencing. There isn't a lot of hope there, but one gal asked to pray for "comfort." It was a heartfelt and touching request.
These dear souls know the reality of being "found out."
Most of us can successfully hide our sin-----Or perhaps we practice "respectable" sin. You know, sin like white lying, drinking, gossip, neglect.
Perhaps we actually lobby to make our sin legal and acceptable. We don't like the stigma of "sin," so let's just say it isn't.
Lying to yourself never changes anything. It's defined as SIN by the Creator, and it's HIS rules that the Universe must obey. People are irrepressibly optimistic that they can fashion or create an environment where sin is acceptable and the god they worship is everything they like.
Reality check!
Sin is sin. God's laws are unchanging. God wins. Get on God's side, or you lose.
The joy of getting on God's side is that you have strength to deal with your sin. You have the joy of His love and His blessings. You understand the mysteries of His works. You have the power to defeat sin in your life. You have the hope of His return and being transformed in body and soul! You can trust Him with each and every fear or trial. You have hope. You have strength. You have power.
The Bible is a wonderful book that explains a Good, Just, and Holy God. The more time you spend in the Word of God, the more you love Him and want to serve Him. You want to defeat sin in your life.
Men, temptation is strong. You are wired that way. Women, you have your own battles to fight. I have extreme compassion for men and their weaknesses. I am a woman. I live with the battles that women face and of course I am compassionate for OUR weaknesses.
I know that God is greater. He is able to give us all we need to please Him and overcome sin in our lives.
King James Bible
My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
Cloud cover in Minnesota has made the state's inhabitants long for a ray of sunshine, a dry spell, a moment of brightness! We have little to complain about, though, really, as we see Florida getting hammered, the southwest coast of Lake Superior inundated with 14 foot waves, chunks of land disappearing into the sea in Bangladesh, flash floods through Maryland, Jordan, Europe---
It just doesn't stop! Of course our internet connections keep us abreast of every tragedy everywhere. News travels at the speed of light.
And sometimes we hear things that make us grieve about sin every bit as much as we grieve natural disasters and catastrophes.
It's been a rough week in U.S. politics. It appears that it's going to get much worse, too. Deeds of darkness are going to be exposed, sin will be aired in the light.
There is a Biblical truth that is being highlighted for me: Sin will be exposed. Truth will always be revealed. People MUST live lives that are unreproachable or face the consequences of reproach.
Perhaps you won't have the FBI breathing down your back, but you may commit some sin that merits a visit from the Law. Perhaps your sin is hidden in a back closet in the darkest room of your heart.
It's going to be exposed. The Bible tells us to make it right without the judge, to make restitution, to settle it without the law. The Bible promises that you will be dragged off to prison if you don't make it right.
Expect that.
On Sunday night at the jail I witnessed one inmate ask Jesus to be her Savior. Joy and singing, rejoicing in heaven! It is sweet to see the power of the Holy Spirit reaching into dark confinement for those who are waiting for sentencing. There isn't a lot of hope there, but one gal asked to pray for "comfort." It was a heartfelt and touching request.
These dear souls know the reality of being "found out."
Most of us can successfully hide our sin-----Or perhaps we practice "respectable" sin. You know, sin like white lying, drinking, gossip, neglect.
Perhaps we actually lobby to make our sin legal and acceptable. We don't like the stigma of "sin," so let's just say it isn't.
Lying to yourself never changes anything. It's defined as SIN by the Creator, and it's HIS rules that the Universe must obey. People are irrepressibly optimistic that they can fashion or create an environment where sin is acceptable and the god they worship is everything they like.
Reality check!
Sin is sin. God's laws are unchanging. God wins. Get on God's side, or you lose.
The joy of getting on God's side is that you have strength to deal with your sin. You have the joy of His love and His blessings. You understand the mysteries of His works. You have the power to defeat sin in your life. You have the hope of His return and being transformed in body and soul! You can trust Him with each and every fear or trial. You have hope. You have strength. You have power.
The Bible is a wonderful book that explains a Good, Just, and Holy God. The more time you spend in the Word of God, the more you love Him and want to serve Him. You want to defeat sin in your life.
Men, temptation is strong. You are wired that way. Women, you have your own battles to fight. I have extreme compassion for men and their weaknesses. I am a woman. I live with the battles that women face and of course I am compassionate for OUR weaknesses.
I know that God is greater. He is able to give us all we need to please Him and overcome sin in our lives.
King James Bible
My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
1 John 2:1
We are given an advocate. Don't sin, but IF you do, you have Jesus. Comfort, people. Comfort.
Be overcomers.
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Upcoming Projects
I'm in the process of writing another children's book.
(You can check out my two other books on Bess's Creative Side, one of my other blogs.)
This one is about the Kensington Rune Stone.
I went to a lecture last night about the stone. It's been a source of controversy all along, but I'm more than inclined to think that it is an genuine artifact from 1362, unearthed here in Minnesota in 1898.
The lecturer last evening disagrees. He avoided archaeological evidence altogether, and came at the subject from a sociological viewpoint.
His main thesis was that the rune stone was a symbol of white power in an age where immigrants wanted to establish authority over the land they had settled in.
I'd never even conceived of that idea before. Actually, it was really offensive! Clearly the Darwinian Paradigm of racial superiority lives in this man's head, and he's trying to lose all the guilt he has associated with that. It was a pitiful presentation, and I'm rather sorry for him. He is not a historian, and chose to belittle the voices of the past as expressed in their own words through publications or journals.
He never addressed the geological evidence, nor the runic evidence brought forth by Reiersgord or Nielson/Wolter. He dismissed Wolter as a sensationalist.
I'm fascinated by the story of the rune stone, simply because it is an indication of much more going on in the world prior to Western Civilization!
There is ample evidence all over the world that people were organized into massive and productive societies throughout North America and South America, as well as in Europe and Asia. It isn't such a reach to believe that humans emigrated via oceans long before Christopher Columbus!
I've read the account of Thor Heyerdahl and his raft "Kon-Tiki." You should, too. It's a fascinating account, and proves that there was far more human migration between the continents than many "intellectuals" believe.
I wondered if this lecturer believed in Marco Polo!
I am presenting Thomas E. Reiersgord's ideas about the stone. I think they are the most researched and most likely. His account brings Knife Lake in central Minnesota into the picture geologically and geographically. He also cites American Indian sources far more than any other researcher. This is compelling!
We'll probably never definitively know the history of the rune stone, but there is certainly ample evidence to piece together a plausible history as more research is conducted.
The lecture I heard last night was a travesty to scholarship, but it's people like the presenter which give inspiration to those of us who have higher motives and real interest in history than to prove that a popular, current societal trend is laughable. (I do not disagree that any racial supremacy is abhorrent!) He mocked and completely misunderstood the attitudes and culture of previous historians. It is anyone's right to interpret, but to scoff is unscholarly. It's offensive.
He also mocked his own evangelical upbringing.
As I left the lecture hall I walked in step with another woman. She was wearing a Norwegian sweater. I engaged her in brief conversation---what did she think of the lecture?
"I still believe that the rune stone is from 1362."
"He never addressed the runic anomaly, nor Knife Lake!"
"Exactly!"
She shook her head in disgust. I was wasn't the only one disappointed.
I'm not sorry I went. I just have to address in my work the issues that he brought up. A refutation is completely easy!
Projects. Such fun!
(You can check out my two other books on Bess's Creative Side, one of my other blogs.)
This one is about the Kensington Rune Stone.
I went to a lecture last night about the stone. It's been a source of controversy all along, but I'm more than inclined to think that it is an genuine artifact from 1362, unearthed here in Minnesota in 1898.
The lecturer last evening disagrees. He avoided archaeological evidence altogether, and came at the subject from a sociological viewpoint.
His main thesis was that the rune stone was a symbol of white power in an age where immigrants wanted to establish authority over the land they had settled in.
I'd never even conceived of that idea before. Actually, it was really offensive! Clearly the Darwinian Paradigm of racial superiority lives in this man's head, and he's trying to lose all the guilt he has associated with that. It was a pitiful presentation, and I'm rather sorry for him. He is not a historian, and chose to belittle the voices of the past as expressed in their own words through publications or journals.
He never addressed the geological evidence, nor the runic evidence brought forth by Reiersgord or Nielson/Wolter. He dismissed Wolter as a sensationalist.
I'm fascinated by the story of the rune stone, simply because it is an indication of much more going on in the world prior to Western Civilization!
There is ample evidence all over the world that people were organized into massive and productive societies throughout North America and South America, as well as in Europe and Asia. It isn't such a reach to believe that humans emigrated via oceans long before Christopher Columbus!
I've read the account of Thor Heyerdahl and his raft "Kon-Tiki." You should, too. It's a fascinating account, and proves that there was far more human migration between the continents than many "intellectuals" believe.
I wondered if this lecturer believed in Marco Polo!
I am presenting Thomas E. Reiersgord's ideas about the stone. I think they are the most researched and most likely. His account brings Knife Lake in central Minnesota into the picture geologically and geographically. He also cites American Indian sources far more than any other researcher. This is compelling!
We'll probably never definitively know the history of the rune stone, but there is certainly ample evidence to piece together a plausible history as more research is conducted.
The lecture I heard last night was a travesty to scholarship, but it's people like the presenter which give inspiration to those of us who have higher motives and real interest in history than to prove that a popular, current societal trend is laughable. (I do not disagree that any racial supremacy is abhorrent!) He mocked and completely misunderstood the attitudes and culture of previous historians. It is anyone's right to interpret, but to scoff is unscholarly. It's offensive.
He also mocked his own evangelical upbringing.
As I left the lecture hall I walked in step with another woman. She was wearing a Norwegian sweater. I engaged her in brief conversation---what did she think of the lecture?
"I still believe that the rune stone is from 1362."
"He never addressed the runic anomaly, nor Knife Lake!"
"Exactly!"
She shook her head in disgust. I was wasn't the only one disappointed.
I'm not sorry I went. I just have to address in my work the issues that he brought up. A refutation is completely easy!
Projects. Such fun!
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Fruits of Godlessness
Are you reading the news?
Are you watching what is happening in our country?
We are seeing the result of years of drift from Biblical Christianity.
We're divided, we're seeing hatred, we're confused, we're despairing-----without Christ.
Those of us who love and serve the Eternal Savior aren't surprised in the least! We EXPECT the horrors of sin to reign in a world gone mad with it.
President Trump is quite the figure. He's super easy to criticize. As Barack Obama was a judgment on our land, Trump is also a result of waywardness from God.
He's a patriot, and that is one reason to hope that his term in office buys time for more to reject the worldliness of a country gone bad.
This division is the result of sin! Believers reject ALL sin.
Sadly, some sin is not recognized by the world today. People want to justify sexual deviance and abominations before the Creator.
It's not going to work. Sin is sin, is sin, is sin.
You can't have it "your way." That sinister slogan spawned a generation of self indulgence.
We are called to follow God. When we don't, we suffer.
Yes, yes, this world is the kingdom of Satan right now. Those of us who belong to the Kingdom of Christ are fully aware of this! It was wonderful to have a country that acknowledged the laws and commands of YHWH for over 200 years.
Alas, the fruit of atheism and existentialism, socialism and communism is ripe for harvest.
God is not amused.
Maybe Trump can quell the forces of communism for a time...but those forces are powerful, backed by Lucifer, and they are, for the time being, alive and well.
It's war, friends. Whose side are you on? We must ask ourselves that question daily!
Are we forgiving? Are we loving? Are we kind? Are we pleasing our Lord and God?
Are we in the Word? Are we filled with the Spirit?
This is the time to be light, dear ones. We are called to shine in a dark world. There will be a cost---but we answer to the highest authority.
BLESSINGS!
Are you watching what is happening in our country?
We are seeing the result of years of drift from Biblical Christianity.
We're divided, we're seeing hatred, we're confused, we're despairing-----without Christ.
Those of us who love and serve the Eternal Savior aren't surprised in the least! We EXPECT the horrors of sin to reign in a world gone mad with it.
President Trump is quite the figure. He's super easy to criticize. As Barack Obama was a judgment on our land, Trump is also a result of waywardness from God.
He's a patriot, and that is one reason to hope that his term in office buys time for more to reject the worldliness of a country gone bad.
This division is the result of sin! Believers reject ALL sin.
Sadly, some sin is not recognized by the world today. People want to justify sexual deviance and abominations before the Creator.
It's not going to work. Sin is sin, is sin, is sin.
You can't have it "your way." That sinister slogan spawned a generation of self indulgence.
We are called to follow God. When we don't, we suffer.
Yes, yes, this world is the kingdom of Satan right now. Those of us who belong to the Kingdom of Christ are fully aware of this! It was wonderful to have a country that acknowledged the laws and commands of YHWH for over 200 years.
Alas, the fruit of atheism and existentialism, socialism and communism is ripe for harvest.
God is not amused.
Maybe Trump can quell the forces of communism for a time...but those forces are powerful, backed by Lucifer, and they are, for the time being, alive and well.
It's war, friends. Whose side are you on? We must ask ourselves that question daily!
Are we forgiving? Are we loving? Are we kind? Are we pleasing our Lord and God?
Are we in the Word? Are we filled with the Spirit?
This is the time to be light, dear ones. We are called to shine in a dark world. There will be a cost---but we answer to the highest authority.
BLESSINGS!
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Thanks
This word is not enough, but I want to say it anyway.
I've been going through old files and collections of my life, 50+ years. I actually kept things from decades ago, and you may be surprised what I found from YOU.
During hard times in my life, starting with the loss of grandparents, pets, injury, miscarriage, sickness, homesickness---your notes and cards (which I still have!) sustained me by God's grace. I'm deeply moved by the wisdom, comfort and love you have shown me over the years.
Some of the notes and letters I uncovered are from those long gone. Some of you I have practically lost touch with. I ask forgiveness for that. I DO care about you, but I allowed my own life circumstances to crowd out special friends, and that grieves me.
I will maintain a positive outlook, though, and I will try to reestablish connections with those of you that I can! You are APPRECIATED!!!
God has blessed me with sweet friendship. I've had more than I deserve, for sure.
Thank you, dear friends! The mementos of my past sing of your dearness.
Corgi/Costanza
I've been going through old files and collections of my life, 50+ years. I actually kept things from decades ago, and you may be surprised what I found from YOU.
During hard times in my life, starting with the loss of grandparents, pets, injury, miscarriage, sickness, homesickness---your notes and cards (which I still have!) sustained me by God's grace. I'm deeply moved by the wisdom, comfort and love you have shown me over the years.
Some of the notes and letters I uncovered are from those long gone. Some of you I have practically lost touch with. I ask forgiveness for that. I DO care about you, but I allowed my own life circumstances to crowd out special friends, and that grieves me.
I will maintain a positive outlook, though, and I will try to reestablish connections with those of you that I can! You are APPRECIATED!!!
God has blessed me with sweet friendship. I've had more than I deserve, for sure.
Thank you, dear friends! The mementos of my past sing of your dearness.
Corgi/Costanza
Northern Lights
I finished an afghan on Sunday. I've been working on it on and off over the last few months. It's from a kit, named "Northern Lights Afghan."
I saw it in a Herrshner's catalog a few years ago, and since my husband and I were singing in the Northern Lights Chorale I thought it would be fun to do it. I'm weird, but you already know that ;)!
I love the colors of the Rainbow, God's promise to never flood the earth again---and the northern lights have always fascinated me. I saw them dancing in the northern sky those childhood years when light pollution wasn't such a factor here in central Minnesota. The colors of the spectrum make up the northern lights, but here in Minnesota they usually appear green, sometimes reddish.
I did a small cross stitch of them when I was young. I find the northern lights to be compelling art, a wonderful theme for crafts or handwork.
Beautiful colors, dancing in the sky!
Last week I watched a lecture about the age of the earth by Dr. McMurtry. (See below) It's a fascinating documentary. When he got to the most compelling evidence of a young earth, I smiled.
It has to do with the magnetic field of the earth. It's wearing away, you know. Scientists can and have calculated the gradual decay of the earth's magnetic field. The math doesn't add up to an old earth, nor does it give any hope for a lengthy existence from here on out.
Watch it and see for yourself.
The northern lights are, of course, the visual evidence of that all-important magnetic field. When the sun omits its radioactive sunbursts towards this tiny planet our magnetic field of protection lights up with spectacular beauty! It's like a rainbow, a promise that the cold radioactivity of our space won't snuff us out.
For me, my afghan is a visual reminder that God has a beautiful and perfect plan, and that it is all wrapping up VERY SOON.
_______
Our new choir, the Minnetonka Choral Society, is performing Handel's "Messiah" on December 14. Contact me for tickets if you want to attend! The tenor soloist is a spectacular performer from St. Olaf College. It will be good. I don't mind (shamelessly) plugging this concert.
You do know that "The Messiah" is mostly prophetic texts from Scripture, right? Our lives are full of prophecy, and most of us don't even know it.
I photographed the afghan and posted it below, but I must say that my phone camera doesn't do the colors justice! The afghan sort of glows in soft light. It's on the rocking chair in front of the fireplace. Come and sit for spell with me and drink tea...
I saw it in a Herrshner's catalog a few years ago, and since my husband and I were singing in the Northern Lights Chorale I thought it would be fun to do it. I'm weird, but you already know that ;)!
I love the colors of the Rainbow, God's promise to never flood the earth again---and the northern lights have always fascinated me. I saw them dancing in the northern sky those childhood years when light pollution wasn't such a factor here in central Minnesota. The colors of the spectrum make up the northern lights, but here in Minnesota they usually appear green, sometimes reddish.
I did a small cross stitch of them when I was young. I find the northern lights to be compelling art, a wonderful theme for crafts or handwork.
Beautiful colors, dancing in the sky!
Last week I watched a lecture about the age of the earth by Dr. McMurtry. (See below) It's a fascinating documentary. When he got to the most compelling evidence of a young earth, I smiled.
It has to do with the magnetic field of the earth. It's wearing away, you know. Scientists can and have calculated the gradual decay of the earth's magnetic field. The math doesn't add up to an old earth, nor does it give any hope for a lengthy existence from here on out.
Watch it and see for yourself.
The northern lights are, of course, the visual evidence of that all-important magnetic field. When the sun omits its radioactive sunbursts towards this tiny planet our magnetic field of protection lights up with spectacular beauty! It's like a rainbow, a promise that the cold radioactivity of our space won't snuff us out.
For me, my afghan is a visual reminder that God has a beautiful and perfect plan, and that it is all wrapping up VERY SOON.
_______
Our new choir, the Minnetonka Choral Society, is performing Handel's "Messiah" on December 14. Contact me for tickets if you want to attend! The tenor soloist is a spectacular performer from St. Olaf College. It will be good. I don't mind (shamelessly) plugging this concert.
You do know that "The Messiah" is mostly prophetic texts from Scripture, right? Our lives are full of prophecy, and most of us don't even know it.
I photographed the afghan and posted it below, but I must say that my phone camera doesn't do the colors justice! The afghan sort of glows in soft light. It's on the rocking chair in front of the fireplace. Come and sit for spell with me and drink tea...
The Last Generation
I just spent some wonderful time listening to prophecy nuts speak about signs and times.
I'm fired up.
Anyone who has read the Bible is aware of the prophecies, some fulfilled (most of the ones in the Old Testament) and some yet to be fulfilled. (Some in the Old Testament, some in the New.)
There are all sorts of theological interpretations ---exegesis, eisegesis-- (Look it up!) drawing out, coloring in...
Taken all together, the Bible has some amazing things to say; commands to live by, stories of human corruption and defeat, Christ's history, and descriptions of things to come.
It's God's way of communicating with his little creations---humans---and we stand amazed at our position in the Grand Scheme of God's Universe.
Because we, though tiny, are significant. God loves us. His prophecies are comforting to us and bring us deep peace.
When the world seems crazy we stand rooted in the grand scheme. We watch.
When things look the worst, we are told to LOOK UP, for our redemption draws nigh. That is a hopeful admonishment!
Two things I can pass on to you from my time at the prophecy conference will encourage you.
One of the speakers talked about a clock face. Metaphorically speaking, the clock's hour hand can represent Israel, the minute hand, Jerusalem, and the second hand the third temple.
When we see Israel, the nation, existing, Jerusalem (the eternal city of God) rightly positioned, and preparation for the temple to be rebuilt ongoing we know that prophetic events are unfolding before our eyes. It's a good picture. The hour is late.
Another speaker spoke of the three trees Jesus tells us about: The Vine, the Fig, and Olive.
The Vine represents the spiritual life of Israel. The Fig tree represents the nation/land of Israel. The Olive tree is a symbol of the religious life of the Jewish people.
Gentiles can be grafted in, or a part of both the Vine and the Olive tree. Only those of Jewish descent can be the Fig tree. Gentiles and those who are believers in Jesus Messiah can OBSERVE the fig tree, but they do not belong to that entity. The Fig tree is the nation of Israel, revived and blooming after thousands of years. Jesus said that when the fig tree bloomed his coming was AT THE DOOR. Read Matthew 24.
You can read it for yourself. He cursed the fig tree in Mark 11. The nation of Israel was dispersed, and the time of the Gentiles began. Now the nation of Israel is back, (by miraculous means---read accounts of the wars over the last 70 years!) and the "fig" is blooming, literally. The prophecy is fulfilled.
Therefore, JESUS IS AT THE DOOR!
When He calls the dead in Christ with a shout, and we (believers) are then caught up to meet Him in the air, all hell breaks loose on planet earth.
Israel begins a time of seven years referred to in Daniel as "Jacob's Trouble." Jesus called it the great tribulation. The world will be saying the words "Peace and Security---Peace and Safety" and everyone will be glad that the pesky "intolerants" ---those who think (know!) Jesus is the only way to restore relationship with God---will be GONE.
Satan, who hates Israel, will turn his powers against the Jewish people (It's all in the Bible, friends) and they will practically be annihilated by the end of the seven years.
Those who choose to follow Christ during that time will be killed, or if they are somehow able to survive they will not be a part of the global economy that exists then.
Why do you think Evangelicals are so against globalism? We see the workings and infrastructure of a powerful world ruler taking shape. We are buying time in hopes that MORE will come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. That people would be BORN AGAIN! (John 3)
And, BTW, the world ruler I referred to is NOT Yeshua, Jesus Messiah, the Christ! He is against Christ! He is Anti-Christ! He will have unprecedented power, and the world will look to him for salvation. He is an impostor.
Those who follow Him will perish.
So look around, friends. Jesus is at the door. The generation which has seen the blooming of the fig tree is here, now. Do we have eighty years? Fifty? Forty? Ten? One?
Will the catching away of believers occur today?
Prophecy is remarkable. It's good to understand it, and it's good to have a blessed HOPE in Jesus Christ, the bridegroom.
I just love how eager He is to come for us.
"I go to prepare a place for you, and if I go, I will come again, and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there you may be also!"
Jesus is the best. There is no one like Him. I am down on my knees in my spirit before His wonderful love and goodness.
What a privilege to carry everything to Him----
Pray for salvation!
The time for escape from the wrath God is going to pour out on the earth is so brief.
It's not business as usual! We are at the door of huge change.
Find your peace and your safety in Jesus Christ. The United Nations has no clue what true peace and safety is though they speak of it endlessly. True peace is found in Jesus Christ alone.
Cry out to Him! He is waiting with loving and open arms to save you! You must simply believe and turn from your sin.
Confess Christ, and you will be filled with His Spirit, your spirit will be born again, and you will be His priceless child with eternal joy.
Believe.
I'm fired up.
Anyone who has read the Bible is aware of the prophecies, some fulfilled (most of the ones in the Old Testament) and some yet to be fulfilled. (Some in the Old Testament, some in the New.)
There are all sorts of theological interpretations ---exegesis, eisegesis-- (Look it up!) drawing out, coloring in...
Taken all together, the Bible has some amazing things to say; commands to live by, stories of human corruption and defeat, Christ's history, and descriptions of things to come.
It's God's way of communicating with his little creations---humans---and we stand amazed at our position in the Grand Scheme of God's Universe.
Because we, though tiny, are significant. God loves us. His prophecies are comforting to us and bring us deep peace.
When the world seems crazy we stand rooted in the grand scheme. We watch.
When things look the worst, we are told to LOOK UP, for our redemption draws nigh. That is a hopeful admonishment!
Two things I can pass on to you from my time at the prophecy conference will encourage you.
One of the speakers talked about a clock face. Metaphorically speaking, the clock's hour hand can represent Israel, the minute hand, Jerusalem, and the second hand the third temple.
When we see Israel, the nation, existing, Jerusalem (the eternal city of God) rightly positioned, and preparation for the temple to be rebuilt ongoing we know that prophetic events are unfolding before our eyes. It's a good picture. The hour is late.
Another speaker spoke of the three trees Jesus tells us about: The Vine, the Fig, and Olive.
The Vine represents the spiritual life of Israel. The Fig tree represents the nation/land of Israel. The Olive tree is a symbol of the religious life of the Jewish people.
Gentiles can be grafted in, or a part of both the Vine and the Olive tree. Only those of Jewish descent can be the Fig tree. Gentiles and those who are believers in Jesus Messiah can OBSERVE the fig tree, but they do not belong to that entity. The Fig tree is the nation of Israel, revived and blooming after thousands of years. Jesus said that when the fig tree bloomed his coming was AT THE DOOR. Read Matthew 24.
You can read it for yourself. He cursed the fig tree in Mark 11. The nation of Israel was dispersed, and the time of the Gentiles began. Now the nation of Israel is back, (by miraculous means---read accounts of the wars over the last 70 years!) and the "fig" is blooming, literally. The prophecy is fulfilled.
Therefore, JESUS IS AT THE DOOR!
When He calls the dead in Christ with a shout, and we (believers) are then caught up to meet Him in the air, all hell breaks loose on planet earth.
Israel begins a time of seven years referred to in Daniel as "Jacob's Trouble." Jesus called it the great tribulation. The world will be saying the words "Peace and Security---Peace and Safety" and everyone will be glad that the pesky "intolerants" ---those who think (know!) Jesus is the only way to restore relationship with God---will be GONE.
Satan, who hates Israel, will turn his powers against the Jewish people (It's all in the Bible, friends) and they will practically be annihilated by the end of the seven years.
Those who choose to follow Christ during that time will be killed, or if they are somehow able to survive they will not be a part of the global economy that exists then.
Why do you think Evangelicals are so against globalism? We see the workings and infrastructure of a powerful world ruler taking shape. We are buying time in hopes that MORE will come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. That people would be BORN AGAIN! (John 3)
And, BTW, the world ruler I referred to is NOT Yeshua, Jesus Messiah, the Christ! He is against Christ! He is Anti-Christ! He will have unprecedented power, and the world will look to him for salvation. He is an impostor.
Those who follow Him will perish.
So look around, friends. Jesus is at the door. The generation which has seen the blooming of the fig tree is here, now. Do we have eighty years? Fifty? Forty? Ten? One?
Will the catching away of believers occur today?
Prophecy is remarkable. It's good to understand it, and it's good to have a blessed HOPE in Jesus Christ, the bridegroom.
I just love how eager He is to come for us.
"I go to prepare a place for you, and if I go, I will come again, and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there you may be also!"
Jesus is the best. There is no one like Him. I am down on my knees in my spirit before His wonderful love and goodness.
What a privilege to carry everything to Him----
Pray for salvation!
The time for escape from the wrath God is going to pour out on the earth is so brief.
It's not business as usual! We are at the door of huge change.
Find your peace and your safety in Jesus Christ. The United Nations has no clue what true peace and safety is though they speak of it endlessly. True peace is found in Jesus Christ alone.
Cry out to Him! He is waiting with loving and open arms to save you! You must simply believe and turn from your sin.
Confess Christ, and you will be filled with His Spirit, your spirit will be born again, and you will be His priceless child with eternal joy.
Believe.
Monday, October 1, 2018
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