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Post by Cindy on Apr 6, 2024 10:10:09 GMT -5
Could be. I think it's also because the vast majority of the population aren't saved and therefore don't have the protection of the mind of Christ. Or they may be baby Christians who haven't yet developed the mind of Christ through daily Bible study and prayer.
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Post by Cindy on Apr 6, 2024 10:08:16 GMT -5
Yeah, I think He did!
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Post by Cindy on Apr 6, 2024 10:05:21 GMT -5
Joe Biden Declares Easter Sunday ‘Transgender Day of Visibility’
By Bradley Jaye
“In June 2023, the White House held an event for “LGBTQI+ families,” during which transgender activist Rose Montoya and other transgender activists flashed their bare chests. The White House has even pushed transgenderism on children.”
(Bradley Jaye – Breitbart) President Joe Biden’s White House has declared the holiest of Christian holidays “Transgender Day of Visibility,” announcing that “transgender Americans are part of the fabric of our nation.”
Biden issued an official proclamation on Good Friday, reading, “We honor the extraordinary courage and contributions of transgender Americans and reaffirm our Nation’s commitment to forming a more perfect Union — where all people are created equal and treated equally throughout their lives. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 31, 2024, as Transgender Day of Visibility. I call upon all Americans to join us in lifting up the lives and voices of transgender people throughout our Nation and to work toward eliminating violence and discrimination based on gender identity. ”
This year’s March 31 Transgender Day of Visibility falls on Easter, a day on which Christians — including Biden, who discusses his Catholic faith often — celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The official proclamation continued: View article → www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/03/30/joe-biden-declares-easter-sunday-transgender-day-of-visibility/
I'd like to post a few statistics here, but first please go and read the full article, then come back and check this out!
Christianity is the most prevalent religion in the United States. Estimates from 2021 suggest that of the entire U.S. population (332 million) about 63% is Christian (210 million). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_the_United_States
About 1.03% of the nation’s adult population identifies as transgender, according to the Household Pulse Survey. This is equivalent to approximately 2.6 million Americans. 97 and a half percent of people in the US say they are the same gender they were at birth! 1.2% refused to answer the survey question. usafacts.org/articles/what-percentage-of-the-us-population-is-transgender/
A 2024 poll announced gleefully: LGBTQ+ identification in the U.S. continues to grow, with 7.6% of U.S. adults now identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or some other sexual orientation besides heterosexual. Keep in mind that still leaves 92.4% of the population "normal"! news.gallup.com/poll/611864/lgbtq-identification.aspx
So yes, their indoctrination is working on people who aren't saved and don't have the protection of the mind of Christ like we do, but even so, it's a very small number of people. So why is the government trying so hard to please this tiny percentage and why are they trying everything they can to make it grow? Something to think about.
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Post by Cindy on Apr 6, 2024 9:40:06 GMT -5
by Stephen Kruiser
“Now, had any of the above-mentioned people wandered into the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, the Biden administration would be petitioning to have them drawn and quartered.”
(Stephen Kruiser – PJ Media) I’ll kick things off today with a couple of “Wow, this is a dumpster fire” nuggets, and then we can roll into the weekend and put the news in a timeout. I may light a few candles for the Republic.
OK, I’m not really full of existential dread, but I do get cranky.
One of my cousins in Michigan asks me about the border/illegal immigrant/migrant situation here every time we talk now. That just started last year. I’ve lived near the Mexican border my entire life, but I’ve never had a relative inquire whether any border leakage may have made it to my yard. Such is the state of Joe Biden’s America.
View article → pjmedia.com/stephen-kruiser/2024/04/05/the-morning-briefing-n4927898
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Post by Cindy on Apr 5, 2024 13:47:39 GMT -5
Epic Events that COULD HAPPEN in the Mideast in 2024
Going forward into the new year of 2024, the future for the Middle East could go from real bad to way worse! In fact, the prophetic precursors put in place in 2023 may evolve into the fulfillment of several ancient globally impacting biblical prophecies. These relevant foretellings will be presented throughout the remainder of this article.
Before peering into the future it’s important to consider this clever quote, “Those who live by the crystal ball learn to eat a lot of broken glass.” Although this article is not based upon crystal ball fortune telling, it’s important to note that discerning and disseminating the details of Bible prophecy can involve some speculation and conjecture. For this reason the operable words for the remainder of this article are, COULD HAPPEN.
What COULD HAPPEN is that one or more of the prophecies below might find fulfillment. Candidly speaking, at the start of 2023, I felt the same way but they didn’t happen last year. Thus, they may not happen this year either. However, if they do, I have sequenced them in the order I believe they could occur.
Isaiah 17, the destruction of Damascus. Jeremiah 49:34-39, the disaster in Iran in the territory of ancient Elam. Psalm 83, the final Arab – Israel war, which seems to connect with the siege of Jerusalem in Zechariah 12:2 by the Arab confederacy in Psalm 83:5-8. This siege is unsuccessful as the IDF, with the Lord’s divine intervention, will defeat these Arabs soundly as per Zechariah 12:4-6.
Then after all of the above the stage should be set for the granddaddy prophecy of Ezekiel 38 and 39. I personally don’t think Ezekiel 38 will happen in 2024, but it could.
I previously stated in part one of this article series, that Iran appears to be presently orchestrating a multi-faceted, multi-layered and multi-phased military campaign against Israel through its proxies. I think this COULD ratchet up significantly in 2024. Each phase will widen the conflict and further threaten Israel’s existence.
Phase one involved Hamas, but phase two will likely involve all of Hezbollah’s and Syria’s firepower. Phase three COULD see Iran engaging militarily.
Isaiah 17: The Destruction of Damascus:
This 2700-year-old prophecy is primed to happen. The prophecy says that overnight, (Isaiah 17:14), Damascus will be leveled into a heap of ruins, (Isaiah 17:1), by the Israeli Defense Forces, (Isaiah 17:9).
Damascus is the capital city of Syria. Israel conducted multiple air strikes in and around Damascus in 2023 and on December 29, 2023, Israel made a strategic strike on Damascus shutting down the airport and killing eleven high-ranking Iranian military leaders.
“Alleged Israeli airstrike on Damascus airport killed 11 IRGC chiefs” (i24 News – 12/29/23)
Syria is a dangerous proxy of Iran and this bullseye strike by Israel might draw Syria into a major war on Israel’s northeastern border. Isaiah 17:4-6 informs, “in that day,” alluding to when Damascus ceases to exist, that Israel suffers a severe hit from the war. It appears to describe something far worse than the 1200 killed in the Hamas massacre on October 7, 2023.
Isaiah 17:12 explains at that time, a multitude will attack and make a noise like the roar of the seas and rush in like mighty waters. Fortunately for Israel, Isaiah 17:13 foretells these enemies are rebuked by God causing them to “flee far away, and be chased like the chaff of the mountains before the wind.”
Might this multitude include Hezbollah, Syria, and the full coalition of Iran’s proxies? It would be hard to imagine that Syria would fight solo in a war with Israel when their neighbor ally Hezbollah has about 150,000 missiles ready to launch at Israel.
Hezbollah in 2024:
As 2023 ended, Hezbollah and Israel were skirmishing tit for tat on Israel’s northern border. These clashes have forced tens of thousands of Israelis and Lebanese citizens to evacuate their homes. This small-scale war between northern Israel and southern Lebanon is likely to turn into a full-scale war in early 2024 that expands throughout the entirety of both countries.
Israel is aware that Hezbollah, in the first few days of a war, can shoot up to 6000 rockets a day into Israel. Then, they anticipate a tapering off of about 1500 to 2000 effective missiles in the next wave. Effective, meaning hitting their intended targets.
“Predicted scenario: 6,000 rockets at Israel during first days of war with Hezbollah”
“Israel’s defense establishment is preparing for the worst-case scenario during a war on the northern border, which would include days-long blackouts, hundreds dead, and thousands wounded… In such a scenario, over the course of one day of battle, Israel would have to contend with thousands of rockets fired, and within the first few days, about 6,000 rockets would be launched at the Jewish state. As time progresses, the number would decline to about only 1,500 to 2,000 rockets a day… Security experts estimate that every day, there will be approximately 1,500 effective strikes in Israeli territory, and that is after subtracting rockets that statistically land in open areas and interceptions by the Iron Dome system, which, with all due respect, would not manage to intercept the high percentage of missiles which we have gotten used to during confrontations in the south.” (Israel National News – 7/23/23)
If this above scenario happens then Israel will no longer be able to go blow for blow with Hezbollah, but will likely have to take out major cities in Lebanon and Syria, which is what Isaiah 17:9 predicts at least in Syria. Israel is already attacking major Syrian cities like Aleppo.
“Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syrian city of Aleppo” (The Telegraph – 12/30/23)
Iran in 2024:
If Iran commands Hezbollah and Syria to fully engage in the proxy war, then it COULD HAPPEN that Iran joins in the war. This trio of enemies with their modern-day missile arsenals would create an existential threat to Israel.
As part of this war, Iran could shut down the Strait of Hormuz, continue to use the Houthis to choke off the Red Sea and use Hezbollah to strike Israel’s Karish natural gas reservoir in the Mediterranean Sea. This scenario would create an economic hardship on Israel and world markets.
“Iranian Lawmaker Says Tehran Might Close Hormuz If US Intervenes” (Iran International – 10/21/23)
The headline above warns if the US intervenes that Tehran might close Hormuz. The US is already intervening in Iran’s proxy war by attacking the Houthis who are actively attempting to close off the Red Sea to merchant ships. The US has formed a coalition to thwart these Houthi aggressions. “U.S. forms coalition to counter Houthi threat on international shipping; Houthis appear undeterred” (FDD – 12/19/23)
“US sinks 3 Houthi attack boats as gunmen try to board container ship in Red Sea” (Times of Israel – 12/31/23)
Jeremiah 49:34-39: The Disaster in Iran in Ancient Elam:
A prophecy written about 596 BC in Jeremiah 49:34-39, predicts that in the latter days the western part of Iran will undergo a disaster. The details seem to describe a nuclear scenario that leads to a humanitarian crisis. What’s interesting is that one of the details is that when this catastrophe happens, Iran will have multiple enemies. Perhaps these enemies are forming into this US led coalition presently.
The territory of ancient Elam is where Iran has many of its missile silos and portable rocket launchers hidden and protected underground. If Iran shuts Hormuz, the US coalition would likely have to strike this part of Iran in order to reopen the Strait. Could this scenario lead to the fulfillment of this prophecy? It COULD HAPPEN.
I have written a book about this prophecy entitled, “Nuclear Showdown in Iran: Revealing the Ancient Prophecy of Elam.” (Book & DVD are offered below). Psalm 83, the Final Arab – Israel war:
Psalm 83:5-8 identifies a ten-member Arab confederacy that will form a military plan, (Psalm 83:3), that intends to wipe Israel off of the map, (Psalm 83:4). Their goal is to destroy the Jewish state and replace it with a Palestinian state, (Psalm 83:12). This Arab confederacy is defeated by the IDF, which finally concludes the Arab-Israeli conflict, (Psalm 83:9-18).
For more information on Psalm 83, you can read my book that is featured below entitled, “Psalm 83: The Missing Prophecy Revealed, How Israel Becomes the Next Mideast Superpower.”
What COULD HAPPEN in the aftermath of the destruction of Damascus, is that this Arab confederacy could reform to fight Israel. These Arabs include the Palestinians, Syrians, Lebanese, Jordanians, Saudis, Iraqis and perhaps Egyptians. All of the above fought unsuccessfully against Israel in 1948. Subsequently, Egypt, Syria and Jordan tried again to no avail. However, these wars failed to fulfill Psalm 83.
The potential scenario that COULD HAPPEN, sees Damascus destroyed by the IDF, Israel weakened by the war with Syria and the Psalm 83 Arabs reunite to wipe Israel off of the map. These Arabs COULD become concerned that Israel might destroy more Arab cities and realize that Israel has become vulnerable to defeat after its war with Syria and the multitudes. Psalm 83 and the Zechariah 12:1-9 Arab Siege Against Jerusalem:
“Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of drunkenness to all the surrounding, (Arab), peoples, when they lay siege against Judah and Jerusalem.” (Zechariah 12:2, NKJV; emphasis added)
This above verse informs of a final Arab siege upon Israel and its capital city of Jerusalem. It appears to happen when the Arabs are furious at, and feel threatened by, a war-torn Israel that has become weakened and in need of God’s supernatural intervention, (Zechariah 12:4). The Lord does help and it emboldens the IDF to a decisive victory, (Zechariah 12:4-6).
“It shall be in that day that I will seek to destroy all the, (Arab), nations that come against Jerusalem.” (Zechariah 12:9, NKJV; emphasis added)
This failed Arab attempt to destroy Israel and capture Jerusalem should conclude the Psalm 83 prophecy. Over time, Israel should be able to tear down all the walls in and around it, dwell securely, (Ezekiel 38:8, 11), live tranquilly, (Ezekiel 38:11) and develop great prosperity, (Ezekiel 38:12-13).
Unfortunately for Israel, these benevolent conditions will be short lived because the prophecies in Ezekiel 38 and 39 will follow.
Summary of What COULD HAPPEN in 2024:
It’s my belief that in 2023 in the Middle East, Pandora’s Box was opened and the proverbial Genie came out of the Bottle. Too much is at stake for any party mentioned in this article to return to the status quo. In 2023, Israel was able to fight with the gloves on and somewhat dictate the direction of its war with Hamas.
However in 2024, things COULD HAPPEN that dramatically CHANGE the complexion of the Mideast. Especially, if Iran and its proxies pull out all of the stops and fully engage in a concerted effort against Israel. If this scenario occurs, Iran will try to dictate the terms of the Mideast war and Israel will have to take the gloves off for a prison rules fight.
I believe it’s within the realm of possibility that Isaiah 17 and Jeremiah 49:34-39 COULD HAPPEN. Perhaps, Psalm 83, Zechariah 12:1-9 and Ezekiel 38 / 39 may take place further down the end times line, but the Mideast stage is rapidly being set for the soon and sequential fulfillment of all the above.
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Post by Cindy on Apr 5, 2024 13:23:44 GMT -5
Looking Back (2023) & Ahead (2024) in the Mideast on Thursday, December 28, 2023 by Bill Salus
Part 1: Looking Back at 2023
Wow, 2023, what an explosive year! Multiple prophetic precursors happened, especially in the Middle East. Part one will revisit several significant episodes that DID HAPPEN in the Mideast in 2023 and part two will identify some epic events that COULD HAPPEN there in 2024.
Episodes that DID HAPPEN in 2023
Iran: In 2023 Iran greatly enhanced its military capabilities, nuclear program and proxy relationships with Syria, Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Shiite militias in Iraq and Palestinian Islamic Jihad within the Gaza and West Bank. Additionally, Iran strengthened its national ties with Russia, Turkey and China and rekindled its foreign relations with Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E.
Iran’s Military Advances in 2023:
In February Iran unveiled its underground air base for fighter jets called, “The Eagle 44.” The strategic location of this heavily fortified facility is in western Iran, just slightly northeast of the Strait of Hormuz. On several past occasions, Iran has pledged to shut down this Strait if it comes under attack, which makes this a strategic location for this air base.
Iran continued to manufacture hundreds of attack drones and has supplied them to some of their proxies as well as Russia.
“Iran mobilizes proxies for drone war on US and Israel” (JP – 10/20/23)
“Russia is seeking more attack drones from Iran after depleting stockpile, White House says” (PBS – 5/15/23)
In November Iran introduced a hypersonic ballistic missile that can supposedly evade and destroy missile defense systems, change trajectory in midflight, potentially carry a nuclear warhead, travel five times the speed of sound and can reach Israel in 400 seconds, which is 6.66 minutes. “’400 seconds’ to Tel Aviv: Iranian media publishes Hebrew hypersonic missile threat” (JP – 11/14/23)
Iran’s Nuclear Advances in 2023:
In September Iran barred the IAEA from further inspections of its nuclear program. By October 1st, Iran was reportedly only two weeks away from having sufficient fissile materials for a nuclear bomb. On a side note, a week later Iran’s proxy Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th.
“Iran can produce fissile material for nuclear bomb within 2 weeks” (JP – 10/1/23)
In November Iran had increased its stockpile of enriched uranium to 22 times the limit allowed by the JCPOA agreement of 2015. As of October 28, Iran had an estimated 283 pounds of uranium enriched up to 60% purity. Uranium enriched at 60% purity is just a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels of 90%.
In the absence of further IAEA nuclear inspections and hiding behind the diversion of the Israel vs. Hamas war, some experts estimate that by now, Iran could have approximately five implosion-ready nuclear weapons in their arsenal.
Iran’s Proxy Advances in 2023:
At various times throughout 2023, Iran continued to transfer more precision-guided missiles to Hezbollah. These missiles are thought to be able to strike anywhere in Israel with pinpoint accuracy. In 2023 Iran’s proxy, the Houthis, also declared they had received precision-guided missiles from Iran and issued threats that they might use them to strike Tel Aviv.
In August Iran was reportedly involved in transporting chemical weapons from Syria into Hezbollah’s hands. According to an NPR report from February 2019, Syria had used chemical weapons over 300 times against the rebels during the Syrian revolution.
To prevent the steady flow of Iranian weapons through Syria into Hezbollah’s arsenal, Israel has conducted air strikes into Syria an estimated 25 times throughout 2023.
Iran Strengthened National Ties with Russia, Turkey and China in 2023:
For several years and continuing in 2023, Iran has met with representatives from Russia, Turkey and Syria to discuss the post-revolution future of Syria. Also, in February of 2023, Tehran and Moscow reportedly planned to build a factory in Russia to produce some 6,000 drones.
“Russia, Syria, Turkey and Iran to hold talks in Astana on June 21” (Reuters 6/14/2023)
In March, long-time Mideast rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia met in China and agreed to restore national relations that had been cut off since 2016.
Iran’s Restored Relations with Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. in 2023:
In addition to the raproachment deal made between Iran and Saudi Arabia in China, both Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. rekindled relations with Iran. In September the Saudis sent their first ambassador to Iran since the resumption of their diplomatic relations were brokered through China.
In October, Iran sent a parliament member to Abu Dhabi for a two-day visit to speak with UAE leaders about trade and regional security matters.
“Iran’s parliament speaker visits UAE, meets MBZ as detente continues” (Al-Monitor – 10/6/23)
Summary of Iran’s Activities in 2023:
In light of the developments presented above and the assessments about to follow involving Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis and Shiite militias in Iraq, it’s my analysis that as of October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel, Iran has likely begun a proxy war that is intended to wipe the Jewish state off of the map. It appears to be multi-faceted, multi-layered and intentionally designed to draw Israel into a massive multi-front war on all sides.
The potential strategies that Iran might be employing in this well-planned offensive will be discussed in the “Looking Ahead (2024) Part 2” article. The war efforts appear to already be involving Hamas on a major level, the Houthis to a lesser degree and Hezbollah, Syria and Shiite militias in Iraq on more minor scales.
Hamas in Gaza in 2023: This past year Hamas launched over 10,000 missiles into Israel. Between October 7th to November 10th, reportedly 9500 missiles alone were part of this tally. Estimates are that about 900 of these actually fell in Gaza.[ii]
On October 7, 2023, Hamas attacked Israel and massacred approximately 1200 people and captured 240 hostages taken into Gaza. This tragic event is being considered Israel’s 9/11. On that infamous day, I was scheduled to speak at “The Imminent Return Prophecy Summit,” hosted by Prophecy Watchers in Norman, Oklahoma. That morning at about 3:00 a.m., I was awoken from a dead sleep by an alarming phone call from a close associate in attendance.
He stated that “Hamas had lobbed 5000 rockets into Israel!” My response was, “Go back to bed, Hezbollah is capable of launching that many missiles in one day, but it’s not likely Hamas can. Let’s go back to sleep and see what’s reported in the news when we wake up.”
Sure enough, Hamas claimed to have launched 5000 rockets into Israel. Although the totals turned out to be exaggerated and more like 3000, nevertheless the war between Israel and Hamas was underway.
Immediately, after realizing this tragedy had happened, I checked my texts and emails and discovered that Prophecy Watchers wanted to call a special morning session at the conference with guest speaker Bill Koenig and me, to be hosted by Mondo Gonzales. The auditorium was packed with 1200 people and thousands of live streamers were watching. You can watch this session at this footnoted link.[iii]
In that session, I stated, “If Israel doesn’t get drawn into a full-blown war with Iran and its proxies, the IDF will destroy the Hamas and blow up Gaza to smithereens.”
Thus far, this has mostly been the case. However, I plan to point out in the “Looking Ahead (2024) Part 2” article, that it’s likely this Hamas war will escalate into a massive confrontation between Israel and Iran and its proxies. If this is the case, then several biblical prophecies could find fulfillment.
Thus far, Iran has not taken responsibility for Hamas’s actions in its war with Israel. However, some experts believe that the Hamas assault upon Israel was orchestrated beyond their planning and military skill capabilities and had to have been planned out by Iran. The headlines below strongly suggest that Hamas acted under the commands and supervision of Iran.
“Hamas Fighters Trained in Iran Before Oct. 7 Attacks”
“Roughly 500 Palestinian militants got specialized combat instruction at Iranian facilities as recently as September… In the weeks leading up to Hamas’s Oct. 7 attacks on Israel, hundreds of the Palestinian Islamist militant group’s fighters received specialized combat training in Iran, according to people familiar with intelligence related to the assault.” (WSJ – 10/25/23)
“Top Iran, Hamas officials met 4 times in 2023 prior to October 7 attack – intel” (JP – 10/29/23)
In retaliation, on the evening of 27 October 2023, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a large-scale invasion inside the Gaza Strip, with the stated goal of destroying Hamas.
Houthis in Yemen in 2023: At the tail end of 2023 we find the Houthis are aligning with Hamas in their war with Israel. On Christmas day, when American children were opening presents under their trees, the Houthis began training 20,000 troops, including children, to join in this war.
“Houthis To Join Hamas In Gaza? Yemeni Group Trains 20,000 Troops To Fight Israel” (Hindustan Times – 12/25/23)
Additionally the Houthis are attacking merchant ships in the Red Sea, which has had an adverse effect on global economies. Approximately 12% of Oil, natural gas, grain and everything from toys to electronics typically travel through the waterway separating Africa and the Arabian Peninsula en route to the Suez Canal. This is causing some of the world’s largest container shipping companies and oil giant BP to send vessels on longer journeys that bypass the Red Sea. Using a variation of plausible deniability, Iran acts as if they are not commanding the aggressions against Israel by either Hamas or the Houthis.
Hezbollah in Lebanon in 2023: Hezbollah can be considered as Iran’s most armed and dangerous proxy. They represent a mighty fighting force on Israel’s northern border. The Haaretz headline below points this out.
“Hezbollah has rockets and long-range missiles that reach deep inside Israel, an extensive air-defense system, and a commando force, according to the latest known assessments.” (Haaretz – 10/23/23)
Thus far at the tail end of 2023, Hezbollah has only been testing the waters by conducting skirmishes with Israel. According to the Times of Israel on November 20, 2023, “Hezbollah has fired more than 1,000 rockets, mortars, missiles, and drones at Israel since October 8 (2023).”[iv]
These are meager missile totals in comparison to Hezbollah’s overall firepower. Hezbollah has yet to engage in an all-out confrontation with Israel like in the 34-day summer conflict of 2006, at which time they shot approximately 4000 rockets into Israel. However, in 2024 we might see them attack Israel in an all-out and ALL-IN war, like their counterpart Hamas did in 2023.
I think it’s safe to suggest that Hezbollah has apparently been instructed to simply spar with the IDF until Iran commands them to launch a full-scale attack against Israel. Although they have lethal precision-guided missiles that can hit targets anywhere in Israel with pinpoint accuracy, they have opted thus far only to shoot expendable missiles into strategic locations mostly within northern Israel.
Many of these missiles have been intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome system, while others have fallen indiscriminately in open fields causing limited property damage and minimal civilian harm. This implies that Hezbollah is purposely playing it safe so far in 2023.
It seems that Hezbollah’s role in this initial stage of Iran’s Proxy war with Israel, is to accomplish the following:
1. Spread the IDF thin by diverting troops and important military resources to the north of Israel and away from the Gaza war campaign to the southwest.
2. Deplete some of Israel’s missile defense systems, namely the Iron Dome, which will limit Israel’s ability to wage and win a full-scale war with Iran, Hezbollah and Syria in 2024.
3. Create danger, chaos and hysteria among the civilians living in northern Israel, forcing these Israelis to evacuate their homes and towns, which: a. Renders them unavailable as combatants, should Hezbollah initiate a ground war with hand-to-hand and house-to-house fighting, b. Makes them a refugee burden on the Israeli government and society, c. all tourism in northern Israel devastating the economy. 7. Provides more time for the international community, and the Muslim nations within it, to further unite in a propaganda media war against Israel for killing thousands of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. 8. Gives Iran more time to arm their hypersonic ballistic missiles with nuclear weapons that are explicitly intended to wipe the Jewish state off of the map.
Hezbollah’s Strategy Sets the Stage for 2024
More about Hezbollah’s 2023 strategy will be said in the 2024 section of this article, but something profound should be noted at this point.
1. Iran has long been preparing Hezbollah and their proxies for such a war time as this. 2. Iran and Hezbollah are aware of, and believe all of the goals stated above, will be successfully accomplished. 3. Lastly, ISRAEL is also AWARE and PREPARED for this! Don’t be surprised if Israel pre-emptively attacks Hezbollah in 2024!
Shiite Militias in Iraq in 2023: These militias are another important component of Iran’s proxy army. Iran has been using them to bomb US military installations inside Iraq. American troops are stationed there at the invitation of Iraq. US military officials have counted over 100 militia attacks against its troops in Iraq and Syria since the Hamas vs Israel war.
These militias have stepped up their attacks to reach beyond the borders of Iraq to hurt Israeli economic interests in the Mediterranean Sea.
“Iran-backed militias in Iraq claim to have targeted Israeli gas rig in Mediterranean” (Times of Israel – 12/22/23)
Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia in 2023: Egypt and Jordan, both possessing respective treaties with Israel, have opposed Israel and supported Hamas in this conflict. They want Israel to stop fighting in Gaza for fear that it will spread into a wider conflict and force Palestinian refugees to flee into their countries. Both nations refuse to receive these refugees into their lands and consider such actions as a declaration of war by Israel.
“Egypt and Jordan Condemn Israeli Response to Hamas Massacre” (FDD – 10/21/23)
Benjamin Netanyahu assumed his role as Prime Minister of Israel on 12/29/22. From that point forward his right-wing coalition spent much of 2023 governing over a divided country. Governmental attempts to make sweeping judicial reforms prompted significant protests throughout Israel. However, since October 7th, these protests for this purpose have ceased as the nation has shifted its focus to the war with Hamas.
Also, Netanyahu was promoting the possibility that Saudi Arabia might normalize relations with Israel. This was a long shot from the beginning because the Saudis continued to condition for a two-state solution, which Netanyahu opposes. Presently, talks of Israel and Saudi normalizing national relations are non-existent.
In America the relations between President Biden and Netanyahu got off to a rough start. Biden was not in favor of the judicial reform movement and was quite vocal about this. Also, Biden did not extend an invitation to Netanyahu to visit the White House.
Adding cold to the thaw in their relationship, Biden continued to push hard for the two-state solution. Even in the midst of the Israel vs Hamas war, Biden still attempts to force this issue and at a time when Netanyahu vehemently opposes this prospect.
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Post by Cindy on Apr 5, 2024 12:39:08 GMT -5
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Post by Cindy on Apr 5, 2024 12:35:01 GMT -5
Sorry I'm late, but first I overslept and then our lawyer called and said he needed to come by and have me sign a paper before he went to court for the estate this morning. Well, there was over a foot of snow outside so I had to go out and shovel a pathway from the driveway to the house. Thank the Lord that by the time i got almost to the car, my neighbors saw me and took over from there! I don't think I could have taken another step. I'm having trouble just standing up at this point. But it's done!
I crawled inside and got a cup of coffee and had to have Bruce carry into my room as even my hands were swollen and sore. I don't plan on moving from here for the rest of the day! Well, ok, I'll have to move and go into the living room at least, but that's all!
fearnot Barbara, That's too funny about your bee or stinging bug LOL Gracie and Eli were afraid of Bees when they were younger, so I explained the difference between bees and wasps. I'm terrified of wasps! Bees aren't my favorite either, and normally I wouldn't do what I did to show them that they didn't need to be afraid of bees, but I didn't want them to grow up fearing them like I did. So, since we usually have plenty of bees around pollinating a large bush that's full of flowers all summer, I showed them that I could even pet a bee and the bee wouldn't mind it a bit. Yep, I pet a bee! When I told them what I was going to do, they both stepped backwards and I could tell they were prepared to run LOL. not that I could blame them! But the bee really enjoyed the petting and I got the feeling he didn't want me to stop. What was neat was that as I was petting him, the kids were so intrigued, that they kept getting closer till they were right next to me. By then though the bee had had enough, and flew off to find another flower. The kids instantly ran inside yelling, "Mom, guess what Grandma just did!" At least they're not overly afraid of bees anymore. I did tell them that if a bee will sting if it thinks it's life is being threatened so just don't be mean to them and they'd be fine.
anna Marlene, that's too funny about your grandma!!! Talk about saving your egg money!
oliverwithatwist ewww! how could she hide it from her husband? I would think he'd know it as soon as he kissed her. She must have done a super good job of cleaning her mouth! That's too funny!
About why people hate Jews, or rather where it came from, that's easy...Ishmael. That's what God says anyway. And every generation after Ishmael continued the hate. Then as they spread around the globe the hate spread with them. The catholic church taught their members to hate the Jews for many, many generations, right up to and including during the holocaust. Remember, the protestant reformation was reforming from the catholic church, and Luther and many others who had been taught to hate the Jews, continued to hate them and continued to teach it to protestants too. Thankfully by the next generation that was no longer taught, but the damage was done and many families continued it by teaching their kids to hate Jews.
It's kind of funny because Gracie recently asked me about what was happening in Israel. She was all excited because one of her teachers had taught them about it. That instantly put me on high alert so I listened while she told me more. Thankfully her teacher wasn't a Jew hater, but she also either wasn't saved or didn't know the Bible and told the kids that it was hard to find the truth out about what was going on in Israel. So I showed Gracie that it really wasn't that hard and where to go. Then I told her that as far as understanding why it was happening that she already knew more than her teacher did. That surprised her lol. When she asked how she did, I told her that God explains it all in the Bible and reminded her about Ishmael and all that happened. I have to remember to show her more next week too. sw7777 Hi Steve, how are you doing? I meant to reply about your dream yesterday, and then totally spaced it out. I'm sorry! I agree that we need to keep our focus where it belongs, on the Lord and His kingdom. The problem is that Satan has convinced so many people that if they pick the right person for President than everything will be just fine. They don't seem to realize that what they're really saying is that the right president (the one they like best of course) will save them. But there's only one savior and that's Jesus. Things won't be right till He returns.
I don't believe there will be a world war 3. I think we're seeing the start of either the Psalm 83 war or, now that Russia looks like she might be interested....the Ezekiel 38-39 war. That of course doesn't mean that there won't be skirmishes etc elsewhere though. It's even possible that there will be civil war here in the US depending on who gets elected for president next.
OK, I'm going to go try and post a few more interesting articles real quick!
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Post by Cindy on Apr 4, 2024 11:52:31 GMT -5
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Post by Cindy on Apr 4, 2024 11:47:18 GMT -5
Good one, thanks Barbara! Yes, the field commander was telling the people that they couldn't trust their military, their strategies, their king or their God, since it was God who had given them over to him. The people weren't completely stupid though. They knew that the Assyrian army had ruined their farms, orchards and vineyards, as they always did when conquering someplace. But God wants us to walk by faith and not by sight. That would have been really hard at that time, because things looked really bleak. But God always stands by His Word and He never fails to uphold it! That's the lesson I got from this portion, that no matter how bad things look, that I can trust God to always cause what happens to work out for His glory and in my best interest. But that requires that I keep myself from trying to manipulate the situation and/or people into how I want it to be. I love this note I have in my Bible about what it means to wait on God. It's really helped me a lot, so I'll share it here in case it will help someone else too:
Waiting on God does not mean being idle. It is active, daily obedience in the things you know to do with supreme confidence in His perfect, sovereign answer. Waiting on God means you know that He is at work when all appears silent and frozen. In His time, in His way, He will meet your needs and bring honor to His name. The correct way to hope and wait for the Lord is to steadfastly expect His mercy, His salvation, and His rescue, and while waiting, not take matters into your own hand.
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Post by Cindy on Apr 4, 2024 11:31:13 GMT -5
Thanks for the info Marlene! Here is another issue... I am thinking you might not think it is very smart of me, but I have lost so much trust in the medical field... that I don't even want to go any more...
However....I understand, one cannot get hospice, unless a doctor has deemed, you will most likely die in 6 mts ( more or less).
Which means, I would have to continue going to RN's.
I suppose if I felt really really really badly, I would go, and then, perhaps they might be able to discern what is going on? and then recommend me.
Our clinic is not super well equipped and going all the way into Portland is a nightmare!
At the moment, I don't think I am anywhere near there... 6 mts. to live)...maybe not even close.
But it is really good to have the information!!!
Not quite.... If you have a terminal disease, and the doc says you only have 6 months to live, but you live past that, and the doc again says you only have 6 months to live, and it happens a third and fourth time, each time you would still be eligible for hospice. She explains this too, but I can't remember where.
Your best bet is to simply ask your RN or doctor if you are eligible, and if they say no, ask them to explain why. (be prepared to take notes!) For example: Christopher was eligible and was getting some services. He had an aid come out a couple of times a week to check on him and to clean his house for him. He was supposed to also have one come out to handle his meds and deal with his health issues too, but that was in the process of being set up. However, if you had come to my house and met Christopher, you likely would have thought there was nothing wrong with him - well, unless his stomach was all swollen up so that he looked 9 months pregnant with twins lol. But that was only sometimes. He acted like a healthy young man most of the time. He wasn't healthy, but to look at him, other than his swollen stomach, most people wouldn't have been able to tell there was anything at all wrong with him. I believed he was going to get well. I guess that's what hurts the most, as I really thought he was getting better. He got the services because he wasn't able to do much in the way of cleaning and because he had a lot of health issues.
As far as when to go to see a nurse practitioner or doctor, I'd suggest once every 6 months. That way you could take care of any medication issues that needed to be addressed, and you can let them know if you have any new issues or if anything has changed. If you do that (and I know you liked the last one you saw!), then they would be able to determine when you are eligible for palliative or hospice care. Also, can't you do a telehealth visit? In other words, see the doctor/nurse on your computer or phone?
Palliative care is similar and you can get it for a chronic illness. Here are links that will tell you more about it:
What is Palliative care?
What does palliative care do? www.columbiamemorial.org/health-library/story/e4d7da86-1ab0-4ff3-b5ee-b5049a2620b9
Quiz about the difference between Palliative and hospice care: (they give you the right answers)
Right now I'm trying to get some of the same services for me. I can no longer clean my house the way it should be, and need help. I've asked my doctor to get me help, but I'm not waiting on her. Usually each state has an elder care agency that can help with things like this. I found this right away for your area: www.seniorcaring.com/senior-care-resources-in-seaside-oregon
The older we are, and the older our spouse is, and if we're disabled or have health issues, the more likely we are to get help for free. You do have to be willing to tell your age and if you're disabled or what your health issues are though.
Keep in mind that if you ever do get on hospice care, you may have to ask for a Christian nurse. BUT, if you start praying now and asking God to send you a born again, godly, Christian, hospice nurse, I bet He would! Then again, as far as getting help now for house cleaning, like I'm going for, maybe the Lord will send us someone who doesn't know Him but is interested and seeking for truth. Then we could help them even more than they help us!
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Post by Cindy on Apr 4, 2024 10:53:19 GMT -5
Yep, that's what it looks like outside my window today! We went from spring weather to mid winter overnight and got almost 2 feet of snow! I sure hope it doesn't kill all my flowers that had started to come up a couple of weeks ago! We're supposed to get a bunch of ice next. Not fun! Don't get me wrong, I love snow, but we had all thought winter was over and spring was well on it's way. We just weren't prepared for this at all!
My daughter, Jennifer, and her husband went to Florida for the week to celebrate their 20th anniversary. They sure picked the right week to go!
Cindy:
Well, not only that! But this morning, as I was walking out of the bathroom, there by the baseboard was a BIG spider!!
I snuck up on him with tissue in hand... and pounced
But the dirty rat, somehow managed to creep, or fly under the baseboard and out of sight!
Arggghhh
Which means, he is still able, no doubt, to come waltzing out at a later time!!!
Did I mention, I do NOT like spiders???!!!
I know there are folks who do and no doubt the good Lord put them on earth to do some good things...
but they are ugly scary and sometimes they are poisonous...
AND I do NOT like them.
Especially not in the place where I live.
Why don't they stay outside, where there are lots of bugs to eat? Furthermore, stay out of sight! sigh! I completely agree! But I've got one thing I also hate that happened last night... Rascal woke me up at 1am to show me that he'd caught a mouse! He had brought it into the bathroom and left it there for me. It was just a little one and I thought it was dead. It hadn't even twitched in 5 minutes. (that's how long it took me to put on my robe cause it's freezing, medical gloves and then put on Bruce's "mouse catching gloves" over them - they're heavy duty work gloves lol). So I'm finally all ready to pick it up and take it outside, but when I look back down the mouse is gone! It took me about 20 minutes to find the little bugger, but I finally did. I'm telling it that I won't hurt it, that I'm just going to put it back outside. It didn't listen. It ran and I lost it again. So I called Rascal back in and the two of us looked for it. I think Rascal was pretty disgusted with me at that point. We both gave up after another half hour went by. So it's still in the house somewhere.....
Remind me to tell you my grasshopper story!
Since we got a lot or rain and weeds have started to grow I decided today to make what is called a weed tea, I will use all tumbleweed plants, soak for a week or two in water and then water my herbs with that fermented tea. This morning I used a teaspoon of tumbleweed flower to put in with my mint tea. Tumbleweeds will only be soft to the touch for a few days. I didn't know that tumbleweeds had flowers....at least I don't remember ever seeing any. But that's neat that you can use them to help your garden!Barbara, "I Don't Like Spiders and Snakes" by Jim Stafford comes to mind. I'm not too crazy about spiders, but I especially don't like snakes! Yikes! I remember that song! Boy am I glad no boy ever came near me with spiders, snakes or frogs!
Honestly, I really, really, really, don't like snakes! My first memory of one is of a rattler in the bedroom. I was maybe 3 years old at the most and my mom was trying to throw a metal trash can over it, which she finally did, and she weighted it down so it couldn't be moved till my dad came home and took care of the snake. Nope, don't like snakes of any kind at all!
I'm going to go ahead and post this and will come back shortly and give you all some more news..... Attachments:
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Post by Cindy on Apr 3, 2024 11:21:50 GMT -5
I agree John. I'll let you know if I find out anything about Amazon, since I have Amazon prime.
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Post by Cindy on Apr 3, 2024 11:19:02 GMT -5
So far, from what I have read, I think that hospice would be something I would prefer.
It was a blessing they were so kind and good to Chris, but I am not so sure about our hospital. It is not that I think they would be mean, but rather, they would not be speaking about Jesus, scriptures, God, etc. and they might be too rigid about family being there etc.
However, I don't know if we have hospice here.... that is something I need to find out.... maybe if not in Seaside, then maybe in Astoria? (and they would be willing to come to Seaside)
Monday, and today, I did home schooling with Devon, and did not read anymore, yet... in Sunsets.
But tomorrow, he goes to the men's morning Bible study, and then at night we go to Calvary Bible study....
soooo after I shower etc, in the morning, I should have time to read further.
My sleep pattern, is almost exactly like yours.
I think I am down because of being just tired of fighting physical pain, but also, saddened by the ever downward collapse of this world.
I know, sin has always been... but it just seems there is so much more cold-heartedness, by so many more people.
There were always mean angry people, but now, it seems like an invasive plant that has taken over....
so sin plus many many more hearts that have grown cold.
Like how anti semitism is off the charts! That is so sad, (but it does prove God's Word is once again absolutely true)!
And I think being so less active than I used to be... not even the deterioration at death, but while living.
One thing you did say to me a long long time ago, that stuck... was, even IF, one became completely bedridden ( I am not there yet)
but one could still be obedient to the Lord, by prayer. That was super helpful! And so I am spending more and more time talking to Jesus.
I will try to get back here tomorrow, after reading (hopefully), another chapter or two or three more :)
Yes, we can always pray and we can always read our Bibles too. Those two things alone are more than enough to keep us going! Don't forget to take negative thoughts captive and make them right!
Is this your area? Lower Columbia Hospice – Astoria Address: 2111 Exchange Street, Astoria, OR 97103 Primary Contact: Rhonda Conrad, BSN, RN Primary Email: rconrad@columbiamemorial.org Telephone: 503.338.6230
Website: www.columbiamemorial.org/services/hospice-care/
Cities Served: Arch Cape, Astoria, Knappa, Warrenton, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Westport, Jewell, Mist Counties Served: Clatsop
oregonhospice.org/program/lower-columbia-hospice/
Find the best hospices near Seaside, Oregon
Lower Columbia Hospice 2158 Exchange Street, Suite 206 Astoria, OR 97103
Community Home Health & Hospice 1035 Eleventh Ave Longview, WA 98632
Care Partners 1600 Nw Compton Drive, Suite 210 Beaverton, OR 97006
Visiting Angels 2365 SW Cedar Hills Blvd Portland, OR 97225
everloved.com/hospices/OR/seaside/
Understanding the Four Levels of Hospice Care
www.allied-services.org/news/2021/february/understanding-the-four-levels-of-hospice-care/
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Post by Cindy on Apr 3, 2024 10:53:49 GMT -5
Cindy, that was funny, about Bruce and Netanyahu, healing together!
I hear you about pain... I keep wondering how much longer, I will be able to go to our two churches... also.
And my walking is not good either. I am mostly in my recliner, so our 'hut' is not exactly...
well, you wouldn't want to know.
But here is a small hint:
Yesterday, one of my pillows, dropped to the wall side of my recliner,
and, when I was finally able to fish it up, and off the floor, it was, ugh, covered with spider webs!
So well, besides being dirty... that also means a spider has been living with me, for some time now, and I am NOT a fan of spiders!!!
eeeek! That would have freaked me out so bad!!! I'd have dropped the pillow and not touched it again until I'd cleaned everything over there, taken a shower, and washed the pillow in the washing machine!
Well, today's the day I have to pay the bills, so I'll see you all later!
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Post by Cindy on Apr 2, 2024 7:34:32 GMT -5
I know the Rapture will happen before things turn into a total nightmare, but I'm praying it happens before things get too much worse.
Just call me "Chicken Little". lol
I'm in the same club with you John! Guess you could call me Chicken Little #2!
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Post by Cindy on Apr 2, 2024 7:29:08 GMT -5
I'll have to tell Bruce that he's healing right along with Netanyahu!
Well I have nice easter My brother and his family came over around 2pm we have nice dinner then around 5pm they left the house I was cleaning up with my mom I put trash out for Monday pick up I went to bed early last night luckly I have today off for Easter Monday now my nephew and niece since they go to Cathoic school they have this week off they probably kick back just hang out at their house My brother decided take spring break this week at work so he work out his activites for them they won't get bored My mom already told him that in Mid June we going be out of house for house going be fumigate for terminate we going crash at Best Western hotel in da hood LOL! How old are your nephew and niece? That's great that their parents can trust them to be home alone! Let me talk about the big law yada yada in CA the minimum wage in CA went up today to 20 dollar hrs personally I really don't go fast food places only place go to Nam Donut shop the 1950 diner that I rave about and Nam restaurant and Mexican place if I am mood for Tacos here in SO CAL I talk to people there their minium wage be still at 18 dollar a hrs but I hardly go to Starbucks or McDonald or KFC or Popeye I try avoid these place for special occasion Wow, it's hard to believe that most everyone is making that much money an hour now. It wasn't that long ago that I was making $4.25 an hour and I had 5 kids to support. (That was 1989-1990). But in 1999 I was making $6.50 an hour and then got a raise the following year to $10.50 an hour. I felt like I'd hit the jack pot!!! What's sad today is that their $20 an hour isn't buying much more than my $6 an hour did. It has been cool and raining these last two days. I sent an e-mail to Linda for her or her husband to stop by and pick uo some tools that they could use, they sent their adult son to pick up the tools, he is taking over his dad's handyman business, with his parents help it seems he will do well, so I am glad for him as he had a rough start to his adult life. Maybe one day I can meet some christians in the area but for now I can only drive vehicle when necessary and I have little money for gas and travel to somewhere close. It seems being non hispanic works against me, oh well so what, I will count my blessings. I"m going to ask the Lord right now to send some local Christians your way who will wind up being great friends for you!
I've been feeling very isolated lately too. I had really hoped I'd be able to start going to church again, but I'm wondering if that's ever going to happen. It hurts so much to stand and/or walk that I now do as little as possible. I don't drive anymore and haven't for years, and now Bruce isn't up to going very often, so even if I am, I can't go. But at least I have my wonderful neighbor! Speaking of which, I need to call her to see if she wants to come over today as usual.... Tuesdays are our "get together and chat all afternoon" day!
I asked my doctor for help cleaning the house but she hasn't done anything yet. I'm going to show her what it looks like when I walk when I see her this month. I bet she's going to be shocked. But then maybe she'll do something to help me. I sure hope so. I hate not being able to clean my house. I would much rather do it myself, but since I can't, then having someone else do it is the next best thing.
I have seen videos about that minimum wage to 20 dollars, I hear about closures and layoffs and how difficult it is to get a job in the US and China ...
I don't know if this is true or not but I heard it said today that wall mart is now going to charge people 12 dollars a month, or 98 dollars a year to use their self check out at their stores. That almost sounds like they're planning to make it part of their membership thing, since that's what it costs to be a member.
Have a wonderful day everyone! Oh, I did post the new article for us yesterday. Here's a link to it for you all:
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Post by Cindy on Apr 2, 2024 7:05:20 GMT -5
OK, why "down"? and what have you done to make your thoughts right with God? I haven't been sleeping well either for quite awhile now. Eventually I get so tired that I'll sleep like a log for a couple of nights in a row and then it's back to not sleeping again. It's often due to pain, but other times I simply can't go to sleep no matter how tired I am. Still other times I feel like I'm not sleeping at all, although I know I actually am. But it's not a restful sleep, if you know what I mean. If I don't keep my eyes closed for at least 8 hours a night, my eyes hurt really badly the next day, which doesn't help my disposition at all.
I meant to ask you if it's bothering you to read about what happens to your body as you die? Let me post an example that's pretty benign for anyone else that might be reading along.
Earlier I had explained to his wife about the body’s ability to compensate. When the blood pressure starts to drop, the heart and lungs take over to bring it back up. The heart starts pumping faster, and breathing speeds up in response to the heart. But I had told her that Jerry would be unable to compensate indefinitely, that it was only a matter of time before he took his last breath. That’s why hospice was on the scene, watching, monitoring, and helping to ensure a peaceful and pain-free death. Hospice does nothing to hasten death. But it doesn’t try to prolong life either.
I looked from his face with its pale, sunken cheeks to the smiling image of a robust man I hardly recognized in a picture on his nightstand, taken before his first stroke. Hard to believe it was the same man. “He has such a good heart,” I recalled them saying.
I leaned close to his face and told him, “Jerry, it takes more than a good heart to go to heaven.” I’m not sure how much people can hear or comprehend when they are in a coma, but I’m told that the hearing is the last thing to go. I hoped that he could hear me.
“You remember learning about Jesus when you were a boy. Think about Jesus, Jerry. Remember Him. Ask Him to save you, Jerry, and He will. Just ask Him, Jerry. He’ll forgive your sins. He’ll take you to be with Him in heaven.”
Sunsets: reflections for life’s final journey. Chris couldn't talk, he was in a drug induced coma. The doctors and nurses all assured us that he could hear everything, but simply couldn't respond. They said he could feel anyone touching him too. I already knew this from my own experiences working with the dying, but appreciated them telling me anyway. I talked to Chris constantly and either held his hand or rubbed his arm the entire time until he finally drew his last breath. Although he was in the hospital instead of having hospice, the treated him very much like they would have if he'd been on hospice care. He'd been admitted to the hospital by ambulance at 12:15am on December 1st, after having a major heart attack and was still having a massive gastrointestinal bleed. Basically that simply means that he was bleeding to death internally. For the first 6 hours they tried everything to save him, but nothing worked. Then when their last ditch effort (which included at least 6 doctors and a bunch of nurses) they changed to comfort care and were very glad when I agreed and told them he was DNR (do not resuscitate), had a living will, and that we didn't want any heroics done to keep him alive. A nurse stayed with him constantly for the next 4 hours. She was constantly wiping the blood away from his nose and suctioning it out of his mouth. She constantly was murmuring to him whenever I was quiet for a minute or more, things like "there, that must feel better", and "you're doing just fine" and telling him that we were right there too. His breathing was just like the book describes (and it goes into more detail later). I knew when he was about to take his last breath and was able to tell him one last time that I loved him and kiss his forehead again before he left us and opened his eyes in Heaven.
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Post by Cindy on Apr 1, 2024 10:07:33 GMT -5
By Daymond Duck
Here is a link to an excellent 15 min. video on the Apr. 8, 2024 solar eclipse.
It is no longer unusual to hear someone say, “Things do not make sense anymore.”
* “Why would anyone think defunding the police is a good thing?” * “Why is our government paying for abortions in other countries when we are broke?” * “Why doesn’t our government close our border with Mexico when they know that enemies from China, Iran, Afghanistan, etc. are crossing it?” * “Why is our government even thinking about surrendering the sovereignty of the U.S. to the WHO during a possible fake health crisis?” * “Why, why, why?”
Consider these 4 articles that made news on the same day (Mar. 20, 2024).
- 19 Democratic Senators sent a letter to Pres. Biden, urging him to outline a path for the U.S. to unilaterally acknowledge the establishment of a demilitarized Palestinian state governed by a reformed Palestinian Authority. (Why would these Senators do this when the Bible says God will drag the nations into the Battle of Armageddon for dividing the land of Israel.)
- It was reported that Iran has assumed the presidency of the UN Conference on Disarmament. (Why would the UN do this when they know Iran is lying about its nuclear weapons program; Iran has threatened to destroy the U.S. and Israel; Iran helps finance Hamas, Hezbollah, Hamas, and other terrorist groups; Iran is selling weapons to Russia for use against Ukraine, etc.?)
- It was reported that a recent poll found that 62% of the Jews in America have a favorable opinion of Pres. Biden. (Why do Jews favor Pres. Biden when he is trying to make Israel lose its war with Hamas; trying to undermine the Netanyahu government; trying to divide the Promised Land; sending billions of dollars to Iran when part of it goes to Hezbollah, Hamas, etc.?)
- Jonathan S. Tobin (editor-in-chief of Jewish News Syndicate) wrote, “The idea that letting Hamas off the hook will ease the plight of American Jews being targeted by left-wing Jew-haters is as illogical as it is shameful” (because there always has been and always will be Jew-haters in the U.S. and everywhere else on earth, and going soft on Hamas won’t silence them; it will just encourage them).
Most people do not know God, they do not believe the Bible is the Word of God, their judgment is unbiblical, and much of what they do is illogical and shameful.
Here are some recent articles that seem to indicate that we are close to the end of the age.
(More: On Mar. 25, 2024, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas until the end of Ramadan and calling for the release of all hostages. The U.S. could have vetoed the resolution, but it abstained. Netanyahu sees this as a shift in U.S. policy, he sees it as a vote that will hurt Israel, and he immediately canceled the visitation of a high-level delegation from Israel to the White House. He objected to the fact that the resolution “demanded” a ceasefire, but it only “called” for – requested but did not demand – for the hostages to be released. It would “require” Israel to act and “request” Hamas to act.)
(More: Concerning the U.S. abstaining on the ceasefire resolution, expert Bible prophecy teacher Amir Tsarfati said, “I am neither surprised nor disappointed! My Bible has always shown me that no one will stand in support of Israel as we get closer to the Ezekiel War. I am more concerned for my American friends than I am for the Israeli government or military.”)
(More: Before the day was over, Hamas said it was sticking to its demand for a permanent ceasefire, not a pause until the end of Ramadan. Israel had a delegation in Qatar to discuss a ceasefire, but Israel ordered its delegation to return home when Hamas said it was sticking to its demand for a permanent ceasefire.)
One, concerning the ashes of a red heifer: on Mar. 21, 2024, Prophecy News Watch posted an article with a video that appeared on CBS News that says a massive altar for the sacrifice of the tenth red heifer has already been constructed in Israel.
The original article was written by Michael Snyder (End of the American Dream).
Here is a link to the article and video (about 2 min into a 5 min video).
www.prophecynewswatch.com/article.cfm?recent_news_id=6772
here's the video on youtube:
Two, concerning tracking all buying and selling: on Mar. 21, 2024, the Expose reported that:
- The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has announced plans to roll out “digital IDs” worldwide by the year 2030, and a digital ID will be mandatory for people who wish to participate in society.
- The push for Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) which includes “Digital IDs,” vaccine passports and central bank digital currencies (CBDC) – is being championed by the globalist WEF and unsurprisingly is backed by Bill Gates along with the UN, and the European Union (EU).
- The Sociable editor Tim Hinchliffe says, “If successful, DPI will give governments and corporations the power to implement systems of social credit that can determine where and how you can travel, what you are allowed to consume, and how you will be able to transact with your programmable money.
Here is a link to the entire article:
expose-news.com/2024/03/21/bill-gates-confirms-digital-ids-will-be-mandatory-to-participate-in-society/
Three, concerning the tracking of all buying and selling: on Mar. 13, 2024, J.P. Morgan, the largest bank in the U.S. and one of the largest banks in the world, is already conducting pilot projects, and it is preparing to launch biometric payments in 2025.
According to the report, “The ultimate goal is to expand authentication based on individuals’ fingerprints, palms, and faces to anyone interested, but with a focus on stores, restaurants, and various event venues.”
A bank official said the biometric payments industry “expects to grow to 3 billion users and $5.8 trillion worth of transactions over the next two years.”
Four, concerning the tracking of all buying and selling: on Mar. 25, 2024, it was reported that a regional CEO of a global payment company in Taiwan said he expects people to soon pay for goods and services at the point of sale (at stores, restaurants, etc.) through facial recognition, fingerprints, eyes cans, or hand scans.
He pointed out that people are using fingerprints on smartphones and that there have been several surveys that show that people prefer to use fingerprints instead of PIN codes.
(My opinion: The Mark of the Beast is coming, and the Rapture is at least 3 ½ years – and perhaps more – before the Mark of the Beast is imposed.)
Five, concerning deceit and a population reduction, on Mar. 21, 2024, to settle a lawsuit, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration agreed to stop opposing the use of Ivermectin for the treatment of Covid-19.
One doctor said, “The FDA interfered in the practice of medicine with their irresponsible language and posts about ivermectin. We will never know how many lives were affected because patients were denied access to a lifesaving treatment.”
(My opinion: If the WHO gets global control of everyone’s healthcare in late May 2024 under a global Pandemic Treaty and amendments to the International Health Regulations, the denial of lifesaving treatment and population reduction practices will go into effect in a matter of weeks or months.)
Six, concerning the days of Lot and the decline of America at the end of the age: on Mar. 18, 2024, the governor of Washington signed a bill that requires public schools to “adopt inclusive curricula and select diverse, equitable, inclusive, age-appropriate instructional materials” that teach about “the histories, contributions, and perspectives” of “LGBTQ people.”
Seven, concerning days of Lot, reprobate minds, insanity, etc. at the end of the age: on Mar. 15, 2024, a transgender dart player competed as a man at the Dutch Professional Darts Corporation Challenge (PDC) Tour and won the men’s title.
Then, on Mar. 23, 2024, he/she competed as a woman and won the women’s title.
(My opinion: There is something wrong when supposedly intelligent people cannot tell the difference between a man and a woman.)
(Question: How can a man become a woman in less than two weeks? My answer: It can only happen in a perverted mind or if deceit is involved.)
Eight, concerning the decline of America at the end of the age: on Mar. 24, 2024, the U.S. Border Patrol Chief said the hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens who have evaded capture and made it into the U.S. homeland keep him up at night, and the situation is a “national security threat.”
Nine, concerning an economic collapse and the decline of America: on Mar. 20, 2024, the Congressional Budget Office released a report on America’s new spending bill.
According to the report,
- That mounting debt will slow economic growth.
- Deplete the Social Security Old-Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund by 2033, the Medicare Hospital Insurance trust fund by 2035, and the Highway Trust Fund by 2028.
- Require America to spend more on interest on its debt than it spends on defense or Medicare.
According to one commentator, the $1.2 trillion government funding bill includes funding for abortion facilities, as well as LGBTQ activist centers that provide transgender injections, who targets minors, who holds drag shows, and helps illegal immigrants who identify as gay or transgender gain U.S. citizenship.
(My opinion: With Social Security, Medicare, and the Highway Fund going broke, interest rates rising, our military hurting for money, etc., spending money on abortions, transgender surgeries, drag shows, and the like reveals unsound thinking in Washington, DC.)
(FYI: This new spending bill was approved by the U.S. Senate on Mar. 23, 2024.)
(More: 11 days before the Senate approved the $1.2 trillion spending bill, the U.S. treasury said the U.S. collected $271 billion in taxes and spent $567 billion. Our government spent more than twice as much as it collected and then voted to spend money on abortions, transgender surgeries, drag shows, etc.)
Ten, concerning wars and rumors of wars at the end of the age:
- On Mar. 22, 2024, a Russian spokesperson said we (Russia) are in a state of war with Ukraine and the collective West (U.S., EU, etc.)
- On Mar. 22, 2024, a top-ranking U.S. Navy officer warned that China may invade Taiwan in three years or sooner.
(More: On Mar. 23, 2024, Poland, a member of NATO, scrambled jets when a Russian missile briefly strayed into Polish territory. An attack on one NATO member will be considered as an attack on all NATO members. This is one reason NATO members should pay their dues.)
(My opinion: These wars may or may not happen, but Russia and others will attack Israel in the Battle of Gog and Magog, perhaps before the Tribulation Period; and the Kings of the East – China and others – will invade the Middle East in the last half of the Tribulation Period.)
Here is my update on the Israel-Hamas war.
Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 (Day 166): The one hundred-eleventh day of the resumed war.
- The Houthis claimed they fired a cruise missile that landed in Israel. There was no damage or injuries. Israel is trying to determine why its Iron Dome didn’t shoot it down.
Thursday, Mar. 21, 2024 (Day 167): The one hundred-twelfth day of the resumed war.
- After 4 days of fighting at the Al-Shifa hospital compound, Israel has killed approximately 140 terrorists and captured 650 suspects, including several high-ranking commanders. Israel estimates that about 50 terrorists are still holed up there, including several major leaders.
- A senior Israeli official said Israel intends to take control of Rafah even if it causes a rift with the
U.S.
Friday, Mar. 22, 2024 (Day 168): The one hundred-thirteenth day of the resumed war.
- Russia and China vetoed a U.S.-sponsored UN resolution supporting an immediate and sustained ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
- Netanyahu notified U.S. Sec. of State Blinken that Israel will attack Rafah with or without U.S. support.
Saturday, Mar. 23, 2024 (Day 169): The one hundred-fourteenth day of the resumed war.
- A Houthi missile struck a Chinese oil tanker in the Red Sea. The ship issued a distress call but did not request assistance. No casualties were reported.
- Israel said it will continue its attack on the Al-Shifa hospital compound until every terrorist is taken dead or alive.
- Israel’s Foreign Min. said UN Sec. Gen. Guterres has transformed the UN into an anti-Israel organization.
Sunday, Mar. 24, 2024 (Day 170): The one hundred-fifteenth day of the resumed war.
- Amid growing tension between Israel and the U.S., Israel’s Defense Min. headed to the U.S. to discuss the war with Hamas, efforts undertaken to return the hostages, humanitarian aid, and measures required to ensure regional stability.
- Hezbollah launched 50 missiles into northern Israel. The Iron Dome shot most of them down. Most of the missiles that were not shot down fell into open space.
- Israel offered to release 700-800 jailed terrorists for the release of 40 captives in Gaza.
- Netanyahu said, “We eliminated Haman; we will eliminate Sinwar as well.”
- Vice-Pres. Harris said the U.S. has not ruled out consequences for Israel if the IDF attacks Hamas in Rafah.
Monday, Mar. 25, 2024 (Day 171): The one hundred-sixteenth day of the resumed war.
- Hamas is shocked by Israel’s success against the terrorists (170 killed and about 500 suspects captured to date) at the Al-Shifa hospital compound. Israel captured many weapons. Some were found inside medical equipment, and some were found in the ceiling of rooms at the hospital.
Tuesday, Mar. 26, 2024 (Day 172): The one hundred-seventeenth day of the resumed war.
- Israel’s Pres. Herzog said Israel has no choice. Israel must get Yehya Sinwar dead or alive so it can get the hostages back home.
- Israel refused to accept Hamas’ delusional conditions for a ceasefire.
- Jordan arrested dozens of people who were rioting in support of Hamas.
- A woman that said she was raped by Israeli soldiers when they invaded the Al-Shifa hospital admitted that she fabricated the story to stir anger and criticism of Israel (and it worked because her lie went viral in the media).
FYI: God does not send anyone to Hell (all of us are born with a sin nature and destined to go to Hell because we sin), but God has provided a way (Jesus) for everyone to go to Heaven (and He is the only way to get there; John 14:6).
Finally, are you Rapture Ready?
If you want to be rapture ready and go to heaven, you must be born again (John 3:3). God loves you, and if you have not done so, sincerely admit that you are a sinner; believe that Jesus is the virgin-born, sinless Son of God who died for the sins of the world, was buried, and raised from the dead; ask Him to forgive your sins, cleanse you, come into your heart and be your Saviour; then tell someone that you have done this. Posted with permission:
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Post by Cindy on Apr 1, 2024 9:42:49 GMT -5
Awwwww thank you Cindy!
Well Devon and I do have 'talks'.
I among many of Dr. Jason Lisle's books, and other Christian scientists, in various fields, like Nathaniel Jeanson for genetics. etc. etc.
But I recently got a book by Yan T. Wee a Baptist pastor in Singapore...
His book is Titled:
Darwin's Universe:
From Nothing By Nothing For Nothing Survival for Nothing
That about sums it up succinctly!!
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Post by Cindy on Apr 1, 2024 9:39:04 GMT -5
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Post by Cindy on Mar 31, 2024 9:49:23 GMT -5
Amen John!
My daughter and her family will be over after church. I'm afraid she's going to have to help me hide the eggs for the kids and do a lot of the cooking too as I'm not up to doing much today and Bruce is still too sore from surgery to do much either. I started feeling yucky yesterday. I think it's just been too much stress, but who knows. I just hope I feel better soon. I hope you all have a wonderful Easter day!
I just finished reading proverbs and wanted to post two excerpts from my notes: Prov 16:1-9 is saying, God has everything under control! What he’s saying is we can plan and scheme all day long, but if our motives are not with Him, we will not succeed. If we set our hearts on Him & following His Word, we will succeed. Thank you Lord!
Prov 31:30: I noticed that 22 verses of Prov 31 describe this woman’s kindness, godliness, hard work, loving relationships & only 1 verse out of the 22 [Prov 31:22] describes how she looked. Seeing this I prayed, ‘Father, I want to give 1/22 of my time to making myself as outwardly beautiful as I can; & I want to give all the rest of my time, 21/22 of my life, to becoming wise, kind, godly, hard-working etc.’ Figure out for yourself a formula that balances nurturing in God’s presence an inner beauty that pleases Him and the demands of your daily life. Always remember that the time, energy, and attention you give to your relationship with the Lord is attention to inner, godly, and true beauty!
My mom always stressed inner beauty over outer so that really caught my eye.
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Post by Cindy on Mar 31, 2024 6:26:10 GMT -5
Happy Resurrection Day everyone!
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Post by Cindy on Mar 30, 2024 11:54:20 GMT -5
Yes, you can call me John. Thanks John!
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Post by Cindy on Mar 30, 2024 11:53:55 GMT -5
You're so right Barbara. Just hearing you talk about stuff like this makes me wish I could sit in on your home school sessions with Devon!
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Post by Cindy on Mar 30, 2024 11:52:02 GMT -5
It's a beautiful day here today! Almost 50 so nice and warm!
Well, the anesthetic has now completely worn off and Bruce is in a lot of pain. So I'm playing nurse while he stays in bed for the most part. Josh is being a jerk and won't let us go in and get the rest of Christopher's things. I don't even want everything, just a few things. I sure hope he changes his mind. But I'm prepared to let the stuff go if he doesn't. After all, it's just "stuff".
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Post by Cindy on Mar 30, 2024 11:45:18 GMT -5
Feel free to post any questions or concerns you have from what you've read, or anything that you just want to discuss further.
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Post by Cindy on Mar 29, 2024 11:21:09 GMT -5
AP Wins Award Honoring Photojournalists Who Captured Hamas Atrocities on Oct. 7
“Disgraceful,” “Disgusting,” “Obscene” — that’s how users on social media platform X reacted this week after HonestReporting criticized the awarding of a Pictures of the Year to Associated Press photojournalists who captured Hamas atrocities on October 7 during the deadly terrorist rampage that sparked the Israel-Hamas war.
Moreover, the Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI), which bestows the award, chose to highlight a photo by Gaza photojournalist Ali Mahmud showing the mutilated body of Israeli-German citizen Shani Louk in a Hamas pickup as terrorists drove it back to Gaza on October 7. This and some 20 other AP photos were part of a package that won the “Team Picture Story of the Year” category.
The RJI selected its winner and ran with the Shani Louk photo despite questions raised in November by HonestReporting regarding Mahmud and other Gaza photojournalists who had infiltrated Israel with Hamas on October 7. These questions still resonate despite false accusations that we have backtracked on them.
click here to view article: s36667.pcdn.co/ap-wins-award-honoring-photojournalists-who-captured-hamas-atrocities-on-oct-7/
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Post by Cindy on Mar 29, 2024 11:18:16 GMT -5
HonestReporting has been working around the clock to identify and respond to the worst media bias since the appalling events of October 7 and the subsequent launch of Israeli military action against Hamas.
You can already see many of the posts that we’ve published on our website but here’s a roundup of just some of the issues and media outlets that we’ve flagged on social media over the past several days that didn’t make it into full articles.
TAKE ACTION NOW: You can make a difference. We’ve included contact details for many of the examples of media bias below. Please send your considered comments to the media and hold them accountable.
Sky News Platforms Terror Sympathizer Ghassan Abu Sittah
Click on link to view the article as they always include proof of what they say:
honestreporting.com/israel-at-war-the-media-battlefield-briefing-24/
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Post by Cindy on Mar 29, 2024 11:13:03 GMT -5
US leaves Israel hanging in UN call for ceasefire
In what can only be considered a shocking betrayal of our closest ally in the Middle East, the Biden administration refused this week to veto a UN resolution demanding an unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution didn’t even call for Hamas to release its hostages (who include Americans) as a condition of the ceasefire. Hamas correctly saw it as a victory in its worldwide propaganda campaign to convince people that the Israelis are the terrorists committing genocide, and not them. A Victory for Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Biden’s refusal to protect Israel “a clear retreat from the consistent position of the United States at the Security Council since the beginning of the war.” He said this resolution “hurts both the war effort and the effort to release the abductees” and “gives Hamas hope that international pressure will allow them to accept a ceasefire without the release of our abductees.”
Read the rest here;
stream.org/shocking-betrayal/
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