Wednesday, October 3, 2018
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.
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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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