Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy, misty and cool (60 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: a baby frog! Thank You, Jesus!

These recent headlines, from the Times of Israel, really got my attention this morning:

#1.In ‘unprecedented’ move, Iran bars 1/3 of UN inspectors from accessing nuclear sites.

#2. Revolutionary Guard’s chief warns Israel’s life ‘will be cut short’ if it attacks Iran.

Certainly, these headlines are not surprising, as this chess game over nuclear bombs between Israel and Iran has been going on for years. Sadly, the current U. S. administration has been helping Iran achieve its goal but, based on Bible prophecy (Ezekiel 38-39), Iran, along with Russia and a host of other countries will, at some time in the future, invade Israel to “take a spoil” and be destroyed by the Lord God Himself. Thank You, Lord!

Yesterday, I wrote something about “earthquakes” which, those of you have been following my blogs know, is a favorite of mine because Jesus said, in Matthew 24:7 and Mark 13:8, that, as a sign of His return, there will be “earthquakes in various places.”

So, get this, I wasn’t going to write about them today until I looked at the USGS’ earthquake list from the last 24 hours, only to find there had been a “moderate” (5.8) earthquake, 199 km WNW of McNeill, Canada which was followed by two “light” (4.5, 4.3) aftershocks on the Vancouver Islands. So, “what’s the big deal,” you might ask. According to the experts, “The Pacific Northwest is known for many things. But, most people don’t know it’s home to the Cascadia megathrust fault that runs 600 miles (966 km) from northern California up to Vancouver Island in Canada, spanning several metropolitan areas including Seattle and Portland, Oregon. Scientists know it has the potential for large earthquakes – as big as magnitude 9 which the Richter Scale would label a “great (8.0+) earthquake.” And, get this, Jesus said, in Luke 21:11, that one of the “signs” leading up to His return, would be “great earthquakes” which you can read about in Revelation 11:13; 16:16. Stay tuned!

Yes, dearly beloved in Christ, these are exciting and scary times. But, remember, Jesus said, in Matthew 24:6, “See that you are not frightened” and, in Matthew 28:19, 20, “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” And, if you are not a believer in Jesus, you can become one right now by agreeing with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16). Blessings and prayers with love, Doug (9/17/23)

Good morning, blog readers, from partly sunny/cloudy and warm (64 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: a deer and a dog! Thank You, Jesus!

As many of you know, I have been studying earthquakes for some time (18 years) because Jesus said, in Matthew 24:7 and Mark 13:8, that, before His return, “there will be earthquakes in various places.” Now, normally, I take a look at the USGS’ “Earthquake List” each morning to see what has happened with quakes (2.5+) over the last 24 hours. This morning, I decided to do something a little different: to look at the list of the last 7 days of quakes (5.0+), then use it to compare with next Saturday’s list of 5.0+quakes to see if they are increasing like “birth pains” (Matthew 24:8) in frequency and intensity, as Jesus said they would.

So, this is what I found this morning when I looked at the last week of quakes (5.0+). There were: 4 “strong” (6.0-6.3) quakes in Indonesia (2), the Philippines and the West Chile Rise and 29 “moderate” (5.0-5.9) quakes in Alaska, the Central Mid-Atlantic Region, Chile (3), Columbia (2), Eritrea, Indonesia (3), Japan (2), the Kermadec Islands Region, Mexico, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Russia, Southeast of Easter Island, the South Sandwich Island Region, the Solomon Islands (2), South Sandwich Islands (3), Svalbard & Ian Mayen Region and South of Tonga. And, I also noticed: a “very minor” (2.7) quake, 9 km N of New Madrid, Missouri where, back in the 1800s, the people there experienced two large earthquakes which reversed the course of the Mississippi River and rang church bells in Boston.” Stay tuned!

And, here’s a headline, from the September 14th Associated Press which might interest you from a prophetical standpoint: “Flooding death toll in Libya’s coastal city of Derna has soared to 11,300 as search efforts continue following a massive flood fed by the breaching of two dams in heavy rains, the Libyan Red Crescent said Thursday. “How is this prophetic,” you might ask? Answer: In Ezekiel 38 which has become known as the “Battle of “Gog and Magog,” a future leader of Russia will lead a host of nations, including “Put” (modern-day Libya), to Israel to “capture spoil and to seize plunder” which, in verse 13, also includes “silver and gold, cattle and goods/wealth.” It certainly makes sense to me that the current war in Ukraine and the flooding in Libya could very easily be a springboard for this prophecy to be fulfilled. Stay tuned! And, if you are a believer in Jesus, my message is the same: watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes. And, if you are not a believer in Jesus, please, while you still have time, agree with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16). Blessings with love & prayers, Doug (9/16/23)

Good morning, blog readers, from hazy and cool (52 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 3 dogs, Venus and the heavens declaring the glory of God (Psalm 19:1)! Thank You, Jesus!

This headline, from today’s “Breaking Defense Daily,” really got my attention: ‘Not Uncommon’ for American jets to be intercepted by China 10 times a day, PACAF (Pacific Air Forces) chief says.”

In the article, Michael Marrow reported: “Gen. Mark Kelly, who heads the Air Force’s Air Combat Command, that the U.S.’s shrinking and aging aircraft fleet has emboldened Russian and Chinese pilots to seek ‘batting practice.’

Kenneth S. Wilsbach, commander of the U.S. Pacific Air Force, speaking with reporters at the Air, Space & Cyber conference in National Harbor, MD, emphasized Chinese Forces have the right to conduct intercepts just as American pilots do in US air identification zones, but he stressed that their behavior needs to improve to avoid catastrophe.

Speaking at a separate media briefing on Tuesday, Gen. Mark Kelly, head of the Air Force’s Air Combat Command, explained that both China and Russia have become more emboldened n their alleged harassment of US flights because the US Air Force has shrunk and gotten older. Kelly said, “They want a batting practice.” Note: Certainly this fits into a “rumor of war” which could easily turn into a war, as Jesus said we would see before He returns (Matthew 24:6, Mark 13:7 and Luke 21:9.

Then, there was this headline from Dr. Joseph Mercola: “Global Takeover Advances to Final Stages.” In the article, Dr. Mercola reported: “The World Health Organization’s pandemic treaty, the amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHRs) and the global One Health agenda are all part of a soft coup, a global power grab. The globalists’ plan for our future can be summarized as ‘global dominion by the few and total control of the masses.

The technocratic cabal has control over most, if not, all Western governments, as well as the bureaucratic structure of the WHO with 85% of its funding coming from private entities. So, it’s owned by private interests.

Based on the current treaty draft and proposed IHR amendments, it’s clear that mRNA-based vaccinations will be mandatory under the WHO’s power structure. These vaccines will be made in 100 days by skipping human trials and shaving safety and efficacy testing down to the bare bones.”

Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Sounds to me a lot like Revelation 13 and the government of the Antichrist which, if I am right, means that Jesus’ coming may be a lot closer than we think. So, let us heed Jesus’ words to His disciples. In Matthew 24:6, He said: “Do not be frightened.” And, in Matthew 28:20, He said, “and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

So, if you are a believer in Jesus, keep watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Him until He comes. And, if you are not a believer in Jesus, please don’t put it off another second and agree with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16). Blessings, Doug (9/15/23)

Good morning, blog readers, from sunny and cool (50 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: a dog and the heavens declaring the glory of God (Psalm 19:1)! Thank You, Jesus!

Lately, there has been a lot going on, I believe, of a prophetical nature. Check out these headlines:

#1. Creating God? AI May Be Last Invention of Mankind (Technocracy News and Trends)

#2. Kilauea Is Erupting (EarthSky)

#3. Sun activity picking up with 4 M flares (EarthSky)

#4. US sets record for billion-dollar weather disasters in a year – and there’s still 4 months to go (NOAA)

#5. This was the hottest summer ever recorded on Earth (LIVE Science)

In the first article, the TN Editor quoted one candid AI (Artificial Intelligence) engineer saying: “We’re creating God.” He then went on to say: “As superintelligence emerges, it will be accepted as god, display powers like God and take control over mankind.”

In the second article, the Earth Sky staff wrote: “Kilauea volcano – one of Earth’s most active volcanoes, located on the big island of Hawaii – is erupting. This is the third eruption in 2023, after activity in January and June. Back in 2018, a Kilauea eruption destroyed more than 700 homes.”

In the third article, C. Alex Young, Raul Cortes and Armando Caussade of EarthSky, reported: “Sun activity is picking up! Over the last 24 hours, we observed 4 M flares across three different, sunspot regions. This increase in intense flares has come alongside an increase in magnetic complexity for three regions, including two of the M flare producers.”

In the fourth article, Seth Borenstein reported: “The deadly firestorm in Hawaii and Hurricane Idalia’s watery storm surge helped push the United States to a record for the number of weather disasters that cost $1 billion or more. And, there’s still 4 months to go on what’s looking like a calendar of calamities.”

And, in the fifth article, Aimee Gabay, of Live Science, wrote: “June through August 2023 were the hottest three months ever recorded, according to the World Meteorological Organization.”

Now, I am sure, many of you are “following the science or many of the scientists” and thinking, “global warming.” However, as I have said before, I am offering a different reason: “God warming,” based on Scriptures like Revelation 7:16 and 16:8-11 where God sends out His angels to turn up the heat on the unbelievers who continue to reject Jesus as their Savior, on their way to an eternity in hell. And, maybe, you are one of them. And, if you are, please, I beg of you, agree with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16). Then, watch, wait, work, witness, for, walk with and worship Jesus until He comes. Blessings with love and prayers, Doug (9/14/23)

Good morning, blog readers, from partly cloudy and cool (49 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: a deer, a dog and Venus shining brightly! Thank You, Jesus!

Years ago, in one of his books, Pastor Rick Warren quoted Jesus telling His disciples: “Bible prophecy is none of our business,” despite the fact that John wrote, in Revelation 19:10, “For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” So, if Warren is right, then Jesus is “none of our business!” I don’t know about you, but I’m going with Jesus Who is, not only the “the spirit of prophecy,” but also “the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6).” So, if Jesus tells me, as He did His disciples, in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21 that, before His return, there will be “false Christs, false prophets, false miracles, wars and rumors of war, nation against nation, kingdom against kingdom, famines and earthquakes in various places, persecution of the believers in Jesus, even unto death, apostasy in the church, an increase in lawlessness and the gospel of the kingdom being preached in the whole world, I believe Jesus and expect to see some, maybe all, of the “signs of the Lord’s return,” perhaps in my lifetime increase in frequency and intensity like “birth pains” (Matthew 24:8), as Jesus said they would.

So, here’s a couple of headlines which could easily be prophetical:

#1. North Korea’s Kim vows full support for Russia’s ‘just fight’ after viewing launch pads with Putin.” Read Ezekiel 38-39 which is all about a Russian leader and other nations, including Iran, going down to Israel to “take a spoil,” only to be destroyed by the Lord God Himself.

#2. Around 10,000 people are thought to be missing following floods in Libya, an official from the International Federation of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent Societies said. See Luke 21:25, 26.

#3. Villagers in parts of Morocco devastated by the biggest earthquake in over a century camped outside for a fourth night, as the death toll rose to more than 2,800 people. See Matthew 24:7, Mark 13:8 and Luke 21:11.

#4. China is bolstering its air power along the coast facing Taiwan with a permanent deployment of new fighters and drones at expanded air bases.” Both China and North Korea could be part of the “kings from the east” which march to Megiddo for war, only to be defeated by the Lord Jesus Himself (Revelation 16:12-16; 19:11-21).

Dearly beloved in Christ, please stay tuned and keep watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes. And, if you are not a believer in Jesus, please become one today by agreeing with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (I Corinthians 15:1-4; John 3:16). And, if you do, I’ll see you in heaven, if not sooner. Blessings with love & prayers, Doug (9/13/23)

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy, windy and cool (53 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: a dog!

These morning headlines from Reuters really got my attention:

#1. North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is in Russia.

#2. Around 10,000 people are feared missing following floods in Libya.

#3. Ukraine cold get long-range missiles armed with US cluster bombs.

#4. The CDC contemplates who should get the new COVID shots.

#5. Villagers in parts of Morocco, devastated by the country’s biggest earthquake in over a century camped outside for a fourth night, as the death toll rose to more than 2,800 people.

6. China is bolstering its air power along the coast facing Taiwan with a permanent deployment of new fighters and drones at expanded air bases, Taiwan’s defense ministry said in its annual report.

Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow and Wow! Sounds a lot like the “signs” Jesus gave us in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21 which would precede His return. Remember, He also said, in Luke 21:28, “But when these things begin to take place, straighten up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” Here, in this verse (28), Jesus is talking to the believers in Him which includes all those who have been “born again” (John 3:3) and saved by God’s grace through faith in Christ, His death, burial and resurrection (Ephesians 2:8, 9; I Corinthians 15:1-4).

So, please, if you are not a believer in Jesus, believe me when I say you are running out of time and simply agree with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (I Corinthians 15:1-4; John 3:16). Blessings and prayers, Doug (9/12/23)

Good morning, blog readers, from rainy and cool (59 degrees ) Wisconsin where, on my rain-shortened walk with an umbrella, I did not see any of God’s creatures, Lord willing, tomorrow!

This morning’s headline made me think of the Christmas carol , “We Three Kings of Orient Are,” by John H. Hopkins, Jr. Kenneth W. Osbeck, in his book, “Amazing Grace: 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions”( which I would highly recommend), wrote about this hymn: “Although there is no scriptural basis for stating dogmatically that there were three wise men, the fact that three distinct gifts are mentioned has given rise to this traditional idea. The number of wise men is not important, but the fact they persisted in following the light that was given them until they found the object of their search, that they responded in worship, and that they returned home to share their experience with others – all has much to tell us. Also the gifts presented to the Christ-child were both significant and appropriate: gold, symbolic of His kingly reign, frankincense, symbolic of His priestly ministry; myrrh, symbolic of our redemption through His death.”

Now, contrast the above to these morning’s headlines:

#1.South Korean media: North Korean train presumably carrying leader Kim Jong Un departed for Russia (AP)

#2. Time to Declare a ‘People’s War’ on the CCP: All of China is One Military Machine (Gatestone Institute)

In the first article, the AP staff reported: “A North Korean train presumably carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has departed for Russia for a possible meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin,” South Korean media said Monday (today). According to reports, a Kim-Putin meeting is possible as early as Tuesday.”

In the second article, Gordon G, Chang wrote: “Washington should be trying to end the rule of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). It is time to declare a ‘people’s war’ against the CCP We are in an us-or-them fight. The CCP certainly thinks that way. In May, 2019, the CCP’s self-described mouthpiece declared “a people’s war” against the United States. Although it denies doing so, China’s regime is conducting ‘unrestricted warfare against America which means warfare means total war. The regime’s deliberate spread of COVID-19 and support for the Chinese fentanyl gangs, for example, should be viewed in that light. Most Americans have chosen not to see the Chinese regime’s hatred of America.”

So, in light of all these threats from our enemies, what are we to do, on this anniversary of 9/11? First of all, remember those who have served and pray for those who continue to serve in our military. Secondly, we are to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. Thirdly, we are to pray, not for their destruction, but for their salvation. Fourthly, we are to pray for our leaders for their salvation (if they are not saved), then for God to lead them wisely in the defense of our country. And, fifthly, we need to be ready for tougher times while watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes. And, if you are not a believer in Jesus, please, I beg you, become one today by agreeing with God You are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16). And, if you do, I’ll see you in heaven. To God be the glory! Blessings & prayers, Doug (9/11/23)

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and cool (60 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: a dog! Thank You, Jesus!

This headline, from Dr. Joseph Mercola, caught my eye this morning: “Launch of a New Doorway to Freedom.”

In the article, Dr. Mercola reported: “The World Health Organization (WHO) is laying the foundation to take over all aspects of everyone’s lives, across the world, under the auspice of ‘biosecurity.’ A new organization called Door to Freedom is being set up as a one-stop shop where everyone can learn what the plan is and what we can do to stop it (though I, Doug, personally believe we will not be able to stop it until Jesus Christ returns to set up His kingdom on earth). See Revelation 13-20.

Mercola continued: “Door to freedom also hopes to align freedom organizations around the world to act in concert to get the word out more widely. The global cabal that is trying to seize control over the world have access to loads of capital, but they’re also using our tax dollars. The U.S. government has spent some $5 trillion on the pandemic response. Much of the money went to bribe media, hospitals, influencers, churches, medical groups and other social organizations to push the official narrative. Current laws give immunity to a lot of bad actors, including the Federal Reserve, the Bank of International Settlements, everybody who works for the WHO and the UN, federal government employees as well as private organizations. Vaccines and their manufacturers are also indemnified. We need to pass new laws that eliminate all of these indemnifications, so that we can take them to court for the crimes they’ve committed.”

Though I (Doug) agree with most of what Dr. Mercola has said above, I also believe that all of this is prophetically heading us towards a one-world government under the so-called ‘Antichrist who will one day, perhaps soon, control everything in the world for a season until the Lord Jesus Christ returns. I can’t wait! But, as a believer in Jesus, wait I must and watch, work, witness for, walk with and worship Jesus until He comes (Revelation 19:11-20:10).

And, if you are not a believer in Jesus, please read the “signs of the times” Jesus gave us in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21 and you will see we are getting closer to the time of His return. So, please, agree with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16). Blessings & prayers with love, Doug (9/10/23)

Good morning, blog readers, from sunny and cool (60 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk under clear skies, I saw the heavens declaring the glory of God (Psalm 19:1), a bunny and a deer! Thank You, Jesus!

This morning headline from the BBC, got my attention: “Powerful earthquake causes damage across Morocco. Laurence Peter and Alex Kleiderman reported: “A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.8 has struck central Morocco, killing at least 820 people, and causing damage in several areas.”

And, according to the USGS, over the last 24 hours, there were also 10 “moderate” 5.0 to 5.8 quakes in the Central East Pacific Rise, Japan (2), Mexico (2), the Southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Tonga Indonesia, Vanuatu and 12 km NE of Burney, California (Population: 3,154, as of 2010). Stay tuned!

And Jesus told His disciples, in Matthew 24:7, that, before His return, “there will be famines and earthquakes in various places.” So, dearly beloved in Christ, keep watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes. And, if you are not a believer in Jesus, why not become one today by agreeing with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16). Blessings with love and prayers, Doug (9/9/23)

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and cool (57 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 2 dogs! Thank You, Jesus!

This headline, from today’s Gatestone Institute, really caught my eye: “The 21st Century Will NOT Be Chinese!” I (Doug) beg to differ, based on God’s prophetic word.

But, first, let us look at what Drieu Godefridi of the Gatestone Institute had to say: “The news of the week is most likely the crash of China. Real estate, currency, stock markets, technology, demographics: it all fits together, and what lies ahead for China looks like stagnation at best. There are an estimated 80 million unoccupied homes in China – a huge number, even for a giant country. While real estate has driven China’s growth for decades, it is now in danger of wrecking it. Our contemporaries often forget that the Chinese regime is not the equivalent of a British, American or Dutch democracy. It is a dictatorship of a single party, and ultimately of a single man, Xi.

Xi has already told his military to ‘prepare for war’ and “fight and win it.” He has flown spy balloons over America’s most sensitive military sites and sent hundreds of military-age Chinese men into the United States through its open southern border – presumably to disrupt a US counter-offensive should he invade Taiwan – to sabotage American airports, electric grids, communications systems, water supplies, bridges, ports, highways, tunnels and other strategic infrastructure.”

Now, let me give you my take on China, based on God’s prophetic Word. First of all, I believe (not all Christians do) that, at some time in the future, Israel’s Muslim neighbors will try to “wipe Israel out as a nation,” (Psalm 83) only to be destroyed by Israel’s “exceedingly great army (Ezekiel 37:10).” Then, when Israel is living in peace, Russia, Iran and a host of other nations will invade Israel to “take a spoil” from the Israelis, only to be destroyed by the Lord God Himself (Ezekiel 38-39).

And now, with Israel’s Muslim enemies, Russia, Iran and the other invading armies destroyed and a weakened America (if they are referenced in Ezekiel 38:13) as “Sheba, Dedan and the merchants of Tarshish (Spain) with all its villages (America?) who mildly protest the attack which may open the door for China and the other “kings from the east,” including North Korea and their allies to rule the world. In fact, I recently read that China not only wants to invade the U.S., but also wants to take over America and live here! Stay tuned! And, above all else, remember Jesus’ words in Matthew 24:6, “And you will be hearing of wars and rumors of war; see that you are not frightened, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end.” Now, personally, I believe (not all Christians do) that we will be “raptured” before the “worst of the worst” takes place, but, either way, we need to be prepared for tougher times. So, let us “fix our eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2),” as we watch, wait, work, witness for, walk with and worship Jesus until He comes. And, if you are not a believer in Jesus, please agree with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16). Love & prayers, Doug (9/8/23)