Good morning, blog readers, from sunny and warm (66 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 37 robins, 29 blackbirds, 18 grackles, 7 doves, 6 deer (including my first fawn), 5 geese, 3 bunnies, 3 ducks, a crane and a finch! Thank You, Jesus!

This headline, from 5/25/23, was sad, but not surprising: “Scientists Near Breakthrough to Revolutionize Human Reproduction.”

In the article, Dr. Joseph Mercola wrote: “It might sound like science fiction, but it’s not. NPR reports that scientists not only may soon be able to mass produce eggs and sperm in a lab from any cell in a person’s body, but will be able to create embryos to make a child using just one parent’s cells. Known as in vitro gametogenesis, or IVG, this means humans could create babies and give birth just with their own DNA, without the ‘help’ of someone else’s sperm and eggs. Scientists say this isn’t a matter of if it can be done, but when.

Besides being an aid to infertility, it could also help trans people to have children, for example, by having only their own DNA as the generic parent. The implications of the process are far-reaching, with ethical questions to address, such as whether a dead person could produce a baby through a few preserved cells, or if someone far too old or too young to have children could become parents this way.”

Wow! Wow! Wow! What next? I shudder to think. Certainly, one more sign of God’s judgment to come upon a sinful and rebellious world which, for the most part, now “worships the creature rather than the Creator (Romans 1:25)” and will be judged accordingly with hell, unless they agree with God they are sinners who need a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) Who died on a cross for their sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all their sins and give them eternal life (John 3:16).

And, if you are a believer in Jesus, “be on the alert” (Mark 13:33, 35, 37) and keep watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes. And, thank You, Jesus, for all the men and women who have served and are continuing to serve in the military, including our local military, the HPD and HFD, on this Memorial Day! Please know you are not forgotten. Love, blessings and prayers, Doug (5/29/23)

Good morning, blog readers, from mostly sunny and cool (58 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 50 robins, 28 blackbirds, 10 grackles, 5 doves, 4 crows, 2 deer, 2 geese and a crane! Thank You, Jesus!

In May 25th edition of EarthSky, Deanna Connors posted the “2023 Atlantic hurricane outlook and list of names: “The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on June 1 and extends through November 30. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center released the hurricane season outlook for this year. They’re predicting a near normal season, with 12 to 17 named storms. They predict that five to nine of those will become hurricanes, and that there should be between one to four major hurricanes with winds 111 mph or higher.” This year’s names are: Arlene, Bret, Cindy, Don, Emily, Franklin, Gert, Harold, Idalia, Jose, Katia, Lee, Margot, Nigel, Ophelia, Philippe, Rina, Sean, Tammy, Vince and Whitney.”

So, knowing of my interest in Bible prophecy, you might want to know how this lines up with Bible prophecy. I’m glad you asked. In Luke 21:25-27, the good doctor wrote: “There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among nations, in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and waves, men fainting from fear and the expectation of the things which are coming upon the world; for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see the SON of MAN (the LORD JESUS) coming in a cloud with power and great glory.” In other words, as we get closer to the Lord’s return, there will be ferocious storms. But, there’s “good news” – Jesus is coming! We read, in verse 28: “But when these things (the things Jesus mentioned in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21), begin to take place, straighten up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” All I can say is: “Glory to God and Praise the Lord!”

But, if you are not a believer in Jesus, read Revelation 20:11-15 to see what will happen to you when Jesus comes. But, there still is “good news” for those of you who are “left behind” when Jesus comes for His bride, the church, which is made up of all those who have been saved by God’s grace through faith in Christ (Ephesians 2: 8, 9), His death, burial and resurrection (I Corinthians 15:1-4). 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 (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16). Then, until Jesus comes, keep watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes. Blessings, Doug (5/28/23)

Good morning, blog readers, from sunny and cool (57 degrees) where, on my morning walk, I saw: 40 robins, 10 blackbirds, 7 doves, 5 geese, 4 crows, 3 deer, 2 bunnies, 2 red cardinals, 2 cranes, a dog, a red finch and a grackle! Thank You, Jesus!

This headline, from yesterday’s CNN World, got my attention this morning: “Iran has a direct route to send Russia weapons – and western powers can do little to stop the shipments.”

In the article, Lauren Kent and Salma Abdelaziz reported: “The waters of the Caspian Sea appear deceptively calm. But this sea route – which provides a direct path between Iran and Russia – is increasingly busy with cargo traffic, including suspected weapons transfers from Tehran to Moscow.

As cooperation between the two countries deepens, the Caspian Sea Route is being used to move drones, bullets, and mortar shells that the Russian government has purchased from the Iranian regime to bolster its war effort in Ukraine, according to experts. Tracking data shows that vessels in the region are increasingly ‘going dark’ – suggesting growing intent to obfuscate (obscure) the movement of goods.”

What is interesting to note is that, during the Iran-Iraq War between 1980-1988, the Soviet Union (Russia) sold or gave military equipment and supplies to Iraq than did any other country as well as provide military advisers.

Good morning, blog readers, from sunny and cool (52 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 36 robins, 13 blackbirds, 9 doves, 3 crows, 3 grackles, 2 cardinals, 2 cranes, 2 deer, a bunny, a dog and a goose! Thank You, Jesus!

This headline, from yesterday’s “Technocracy News,” sadly caught my attention and made me angry: “Shock: Top Insurance Analyst Says 600,000 Americans Per Year Are Dying From COVID Shots!”

In the article, the TN Editor reported: “The global war being prosecuted by proponents of Technocracy is validated by the pileup of dead bodies. It simply cannot be argued that these excess deaths are just coincidental or due to bad luck within Big Pharma. Rather, the world is being brazenly assaulted. The fact that mRNA vaccine programs are not being halted is proof of malicious intent.”

The TN Editor continued: “Those vaccinated against COVID-19 have a 26% higher mortality rate on average compared to those who declined the jab – and the death toll is even more staggering for vaccinated people under 50 years old, where mortality is 49% higher than for those unvaccinated. The shocking numbers are based on government data from the United Kingdom and were brought to Senator Ron Johnson’s (R-WI) attention by Josh Stirling, one of the nations top insurance analysts and formerly Senior Research Analyst for U.S. nonlife insurance at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co.”

Note: What is even more tragic is that there is no liability or accountability for vaccine injuries or deaths. But, let me remind all of you who have been covering this up, the Lord God knows your intent and will, one day, hold you accountable for your sins. But, there’s “good news” – the Lord Jesus Christ 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). In other words, no matter what you have done, God will forgive you through faith in Christ.

Jesus, in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21, gave us “signs” to look for which will lead up His return.” The one which stands out the most to me is found in Matthew 24:12 where Jesus said: “Because lawlessness is increased, most people’s love will grow cold (Matthew 24:12).” That’s certainly what we are seeing today. So, if you haven’t already done 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). And, if you do, I’ll see you in heaven. Then, in the meantime, keep watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes. Blessings with love and prayers, Doug (5/26/23)

Good morning, blog readers, from sunny and cool (49 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 35 robins, 10 blackbirds, 8 grackles, 7 doves, 3 ducks, 2 cranes, 2 dogs, a bunny, a crow, a deer and a goose! Thank You, Jesus!

This headline, from yesterday’s “Technocracy News,” really got my attention this morning: “The Entire World Is Clamoring For a Global Pandemic Treaty!”

In the article, the TN Editor reported: “The World Health Organization and its sister organizations have established a global delusion covering all 194 nations, including the U.S. Delusion is defined as ‘a belief or altered reality that is persistently held despite evidence or agreement to the contrary, generally in reference to a mental disorder.’ In short, the world has gone mad.”

For those who thought that ‘mass formation’ (proposed by Dr. Mattias Desmet) would pass with time, not so. COVID and the ‘Great Panic of 2020’ represents only the initial conditioning of mankind to fall deeper and deeper into hardened delusion. The worse it gets, the more pliable people are to manipulation toward self-destructive or harmful behavior.”

Former Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann is in Geneva this week as part of a small team of prayer warriors interceding for the very serious situation in which the world finds itself. We are on the brink of a major historical event in which power is in the process of shifting from nation-states to international bodies affiliated with the United Nations. It’s that process and how to accomplish it that’s being discussed right now at the 76th annual World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.”

Yes, dearly beloved in Christ, whether you believe it or not, we are on our way to a one-world government, economy and religion under the leadership of the Antichrist. You can read about it in Revelation 13-19, after which, in Chapter 20, you can read about the return of Christ to defeat His enemies and set up His kingdom for 1,000 years, according to Revelation 20:1-6. In the next verse, Satan attacks Jesus and His followers for the last time, only to be thrown into the “lake of fire” (hell) for eternity, at which time “a new heaven and a new earth” begins for all the believers in Jesus. I can’t wait. But, wait (I) we must while 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 by agreeing with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) Who 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, Doug (5/25/23)

Good morning, blog readers, from mostly sunny, windy and cool (54 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 22 robins, 7 doves, 6 blackbirds, 3 ducks, 3 geese, 2 cranes, 2 crows, 2 grackles, a deer and a dog! Thank You, Jesus!

This headline from a recent “Christian Post,” caught my prophetical eye this morning: “Franklin Graham warns Christian broadcasters of ‘coming storm.'”

In the article, Mainline Church Editor, Michael Gryboski wrote: “The Rev. Franklin Graham warned members of Christian news media organizations and others about the ‘coming storm’ headed towards churches and ministries in the United States.

Graham who serves as president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and head of Samaritan’s Purse, gave the keynote speech Monday evening at the National Religious Broadcasters convention in Orlando, Florida. ‘I believe there is a coming storm that we all need to be ready for, Graham said. The world has deteriorated so quickly. We cannot be deceived and we can’t be fooled, We need to get ready and be prepared.'”

Graham said believers in the United States are ‘living in a cancel culture that wants to destroy Christian organizations,’ adding that ‘we cannot back up, we can’t retreat, don’t apologize for the Gospel – just declare it, just preach it.'”

Then, there was this headline from yesterday’s Christian Headlines: “Record-Low: 49% of Americans Are ‘Certain’ God exists.” In the article, Michael Foust reported: “A record-low percentage of Americans say they are certain God exists, according to a major new survey that also found that a record-high percentage of Americans say they never go to church.”

I (Doug) believe, based on the Scriptures, that we are not headed for a time of “revival,” but for a time of “apostasy” which will eventually lead to the coming of the Antichrist. Jesus warned His disciples, in Matthew 24:4 and 5: “See to it that no one misleads you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ, and will mislead many.’ Then, in verse 10, Jesus added: “And at that time many will fall away and will deliver one another and hate one another.” And, in verses 24 and 25, He also said: “For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect. Behold, I have told you in advance.”

Paul also warned, in II Thessalonians 2:3, 4, “Let no one in any way deceive you, for it (the day of the Lord’s judgment) will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness (aka, the Antichrist) is revealed, the son of destruction who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, displaying himself as being God.” Sadly, I believe, most of the world is looking for a “peace-maker” and not the Prince of Peace.

Dearly beloved in Christ, let us “be on the alert,” as Jesus told us in Mark 13:33, 35, 37, by reading and believing the prophetic Scriptures while watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes. And, if you are not a believer in Jesus, please know I am praying for you to become one by agreeing with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) Who 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). Doug (5/24/23)

Good morning, blog readers, from partly sunny/cloudy and warm (66 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 30 robins, 23 geese (17 in formation), 14 blackbirds, 9 grackles, 3 bunnies, 3 doves and a dog. Thank You, Jesus!

This headline, from yesterday’s “Times of Israel,” got my attention this morning: “IDF Intel Chief: ‘Nasrallah close to mistake’ that could plunge region into big war.'” Note: IDF stands for “Israel Defense Forces.”

In the the article, the TOI Staff reported: “The IDF’s Military Intelligence Directorate chief assessed on Monday that the head of Lebanon’s Hezbollah terror group was ‘close to making a mistake’ that could spark a regional war, while warning that the conflict between Israel and Iran was becoming increasingly direct.

Speaking at a conference hosted by the Institute for Policy and Strategy of Reichman University in Herzliya, Aharon Haliva said, ‘the chances of an escalation that could deteriorate into war is not low,’ and that, as far as Hassan Nasrallah is concerned, a recent flareup on the Israel-Lebanon border may not be over.”

Bill Salus, in his book, “Nuclear Showdown in Iran,” wrote: “The growing consensus among many Bible prophecy experts that believe Psalm 83 is an impending prophecy, is that Egypt, Jordon, Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, the Palestinians, Hamas, Hezbollah and possibly Al Qaeda, confederate one final time to wipe Israel off the map. Check out Psalm 83:1-8 and you will see all of the above nations and enemies of Israel listed there.

Personally, as I have said before, I also believe that this war will be followed by a Russian-led invasion of Israel which you can read about in Ezekiel 38 and 39 where, just when it looks like Israel is going to be ravaged and, perhaps destroyed, the Lord God Himself comes to her rescue and destroys Russia, Iran and the other nations in the coalition. And, if you don’t believe me, please read these two chapters in Ezekiel and see for yourself.

Yes, dearly beloved in Christ, these are exciting and scary times. Exciting because Jesus is coming! And scary, because, even though I believe in a “pre-trib rapture of the church,” I still believe Christians will go through tough times even before the “rapture” which Paul, in Titus 2:13, called “the blessed hope of the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ!” I can’t wait! But, wait I must. And, so must you if you are a believer in Jesus while 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). And, if you do, I’ll see you in heaven! Glory to God! And, thanks for reading my blog. Blessings with love and prayers, Doug (5/23/23)

Good morning, blog readers, from partly cloudy/sunny and warm (67 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 36 robins, 5 doves, 5 grackles, 4 blackbirds, 4 cranes, 3 ducks, 2 deer and a red cardinal! Thank You, Jesus!

Earthquake activity around the world seems to be picking up these days with 2 “strong” (6.8, 6.1) earthquakes in the Prince Edward Island and Solomon Islands Regions and 9 “moderate” (5.1-5.5) quakes in the Prince Edward Island Region, Japan (2), India, the Banda Sea, SE of the Loyalty Islands, Papua New Guinea, West of the Macquarie Islands and, get this, a 5.5 quake, 108 KM, W of Petrolia, California. Stay tuned!

Remember, Jesus told His disciples, in Matthew 24:7 and Mark 13:8 that, before His return, there would be “famines and earthquakes in various places.” And, in Luke 21:11, the good doctor added Jesus saying that, before His return, “there will be great earthquakes” (8.0+), two of which are recorded by John in Revelation 11:13 and 16:18:

The first “great earthquake” takes place after the “two witnesses” of Revelation 11:1-12 (Moses and Elijah or Enoch and Elijah) have been killed by the Antichrist, then are raised from the dead to heaven. In verse 13, John records: “And in that hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city (Jerusalem) fell; 7,000 people were killed in the earthquake and the rest were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven.”

The second “great” quake is recorded by John in Revelation 16:17 and 18 where, after Armageddon (verse 16), John records: “Then the seventh angel poured out his bowl upon the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple from the throne, saying, ‘it is done.’ And there were flashes of lightning and sounds and peals of thunder; and there was a great earthquake, such as there had not been since man came to be upon the earth, so great an earthquake was it, and so mighty. The great city (Jerusalem) was split into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell. Babylon the great was remembered before God, to give her the cup of the wine of His fierce wrath. And every island fled away, and the mountains were not found. And huge hailstones, about one hundred pounds each, came down from heaven upon men; and men blasphemed God because of the plague of the hail, because its plague was extremely severe.”

WoW! Wow! Wow! The wrath of a holy God upon a rebellious world where, sadly, most people have lived and will continue to live in their sin without a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Hopefully, if you are still not a believer in Jesus, you will become one today by agreeing with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) Who 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 are a believer in Jesus, please know He is our “blessed hope (Titus 2:13)!” So, let us watch, wait, work, witness for, walk with and worship Jesus until He comes. Blessings & prayers, Doug (5/22/23)

Good morning, blog readers, from sunny and cool (59 degrees) where, on my morning walk, I was blessed to see: 46 robins, 17 grackles, 15 blackbirds, 8 doves, 6 deer, 4 cardinals, 2 cranes and 2 ducks. Thank You, Jesus!

This headline, from Dr. Joseph Mercola, really tells the story of how the “god of this world (aka Satan or the devil) has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, Who is the image of God II Corinthians 4:4).”

Dr. Mercola wrote: “Children who are increasingly lured into ‘gender-affirming’ hormone therapy and sex reassignment surgeries, are never given appropriate informed consent, and they have no idea what they’re getting themselves into. Many adults even underestimate how difficult and painful it will be. All it takes for a young girl to start the gender transition process to become a boy is a letter of support from a therapist. Typically, the therapist will write a letter of support after just one or two visits. Next, she will be sent to an endocrinologist who, after a single visit, will prescribe her testosterone. Some gender transition centers don’t even require any kind of mental health assessment, and several Planned Parenthood clinics are apparently handing out hormone replacement therapy (HRT) prescriptions on the first visit.

Mercola continued: “The transgender movement is a stepping stone in the transhumanist agenda. Ultimately, the goal is to get rid of flesh and blood bodies altogether and have our existence either within a synthetic body or as disembodied avatar in cyberspace, or both. Turning humanity into misgendered people incapable of natural reproduction is merely a first step in that direction.”

And, in case you are wondering or don’t know what God thinks about “transgenderism,” right from the first book in the Bible (Genesis), we read in Chapter 1, verse 27: “And God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” And, I suggest you read Romans 1 to see what the consequences are for those who disobey God in regards to sexual identity, although, sadly, but not surprisingly, fewer and fewer people are reading and believing in the Bible as “the whole truth and nothing but the truth.”

Almost time for worship. So, once again, please, if you are not a believer in Jesus, agree with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) Who 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 are a believer in Jesus, simply watch, wait, work, witness for, walk with and worship Jesus until He comes. Blessings, Doug (5/21/23)

Good morning, blog readers, from partly cloudy/sunny, windy and cool (49 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 50 robins, 13 red-winged blackbirds, 6 doves, 6 grackles, 4 geese, 2 cranes, a bunny and a crow! Thank You, Jesus!

Yesterday, I told you about a “major” (7.7) earthquake, southeast of the Loyalty Islands. Over the last 24 hours hours, there have been two more “major (7.1, 7.1) quakes in the same area, along with a “strong” (6.5) quake and 13 “moderate” (5.0-5.7) quakes. Stay tuned and watch for more of these around the world and in the U.S.

Then, there was this headline from the Gatestone Institute: “The Biden Administration’s Legacy: Iranian Regime Armed with Unlimited Nuclear Bombs.”

In the article, Majid Rafizadeh reported: “At present, the ruling mullahs of Iran reportedly have enough enriched uranium to produce 5 nuclear bombs. General Hossein Salami, the chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has made the Iranian regimes plans vehemently clear: ‘Our strategy is to erase Israel from the global, political map,’ he stated on Iran’s state-controlled Channel 2 TV in 2019.” Note: Read Psalm 83 and you will see that Israel’s neighbors have been threatening to destroy Israel for a long time.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, on May 4, 2023: “Iran is 50 North Koreas; it is not merely a neighborhood bully like the dynasty that rules North Korea. This is an ideological force that views us (Israel) as a small satan, and views you (America) as the great satan – and to have Iran being able to threaten every city in the United States with nuclear blackmail is a changing of history.”

This threat of “wiping Israel off the map” is nothing new. Asaph prophesied this in Psalm 83 about 2,700 years ago. And, the prophet Ezekiel, about 2,600 years ago, prophesied that Russia, Iran and a host of other nations would, at some time in the future, invade Israel “to take a spoil.” I would encourage you to read both of these prophecies because we may actually live to see one or both of these prophecies fulfilled in our lifetime. Stay tuned!

Now, some of you may think I spend a lot of time, talking about the “bad news.” I do, but only because, based on what I read in Scripture, there is nothing but “bad news” on the horizon for this world. But, there is “good news” – the Lord Jesus is coming to glorify His saints, judge His enemies, set up His kingdom and, eventually, create a “new heaven and a new earth” to live in for eternity, that is, for all those who have trusted in Him as Lord and Savior.

But, in order to experience all these future glories, including a glorified body like Jesus and heaven for eternity, you must, first, 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, as a believer in Jesus, watch, wait, work, witness for, walk with and worship Jesus until He comes. Please know I love you and am praying for you. Blessings, Doug (5/20/23)