Good morning, blog readers, from sunny and cold (24 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: a dog and a robin! Thank You, Jesus!

This morning headline, from Dr. Joseph Mercola, raised the question: “Are We Being Set Up for Mass Depopulation?”

In the article, Dr. Mercola wrote: “Michael Yeardon, Ph.D., a life science researcher and former vice-president and chief scientist of allergy and respiratory research at Pfizer, fears the combination of vaccine boosters against Sars-CoV-2 variants may be part of a mass depopulation agenda.

Asymptomatic spread is a fallacy capitalized upon to spread fear and induce compliance. Only people who have discernible symptoms of a respiratory infection pose any health risk to others, because to be an efficient source of infection, you need a high viral load. If you have a high viral load, your immune system will fight back, which always induces symptoms.

The myth of asymptomatic spread was used to justify lockdowns, which in turn were a tool to get you used to giving up your freedoms and go along with the intentional decimation of the global economy and old way of life, thereby justifying the Great Reset which is about transferring global wealth and ownership rights to the technocratic elite, and giving them the power to control the world’s nations.

Digital vaccine passports will form the foundation of an unprecedented surveillance and control into which your entire life will be tied, from health records to biometric ID, to an all-digital centralized banking system and a social credit system, all of which can be turned off in order to coerce you into a particular behavior.”

And, if you don’t believe Drs. Mercola and Yeardon, here’s another headline from Dr. Michael Nevradakis: “Groundbreaking Analysis: COVID Vaccines.” In this article, Dr. Nevradakis reported: “In the U.S., COVID-19 vaccines injured 6.6 million people, disabled 1.36 million people, caused more than 300,000 excess deaths and cost the economy an estimated $147 billion in damage – in 2022 alone – according to a new analysis by Humanity Projects, a wing of Portugal-based research firm Phinance Technologies.

The researchers behind ‘The Vaccine Damage Project, released this month, said they sought to ‘estimate the human cost,’ including deaths caused or hastened by the vaccines,’ as well as ‘the impact on the overall economy of each aspect of the vaccine damage.’ Phinance Technologies was founded by former Blackrock portfolio manager Edward Dowd, along with Yuri Nunes, Ph.D, and Carlos Algeria, Ph.D. Dowd who came out as a whistleblower against the COVOD-19 shots and Big Pharma corruption, is the author of ‘Cause Unknown: The Epidemic of Sudden Deaths in 2021 and 2022.”

And, one more headline of a similar nature, from Technocracy News and Trends: : “UN Extends Authority To Manage ‘Extreme Global Shocks.'” In this article, the TN Editor reported: “The United Nations is a self-proclaimed overseer and caretaker of all humanity. Not content with managing health matters like contrived pandemics, the UN now wants to manage any and every ‘extreme global shock.’ Sustainable Development, aka Technocracy, is resource management and humans are considered to be resources.”

I know that’s a lot of bad news to digest. But, I think it is important for us, as Christians, to be aware of what Satan is doing and God is allowing in this world and country which you can read about it in Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21 and all of Revelation. Yes, dearly beloved, Jesus is coming! He is our “blessed hope (Titus 2:13).” But, we need to be aware of Satan’s schemes. He will do anything in his power to discourage, depress and destroy us. In light of this, as Christians, we are to “be on the alert” (Mark 13:33, 35, 37) and discern everything by the Word of God while we watch, wait, work, witness for, walk with and worship Jesus until He comes.

And, if you are not a believer in Jesus, 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). Love, blessings & prayers, Doug (3/30/23)

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy, windy and cool (29 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 2 robins! Thank You, Jesus!

This headline, from the Gatestone Institute, really caught my eye this morning: “The Real Reason China is Arming Russia in Ukraine.”

In the article, Con Coughlin reported: “Just as Iran has used Ukraine’s brutal war to test the effectiveness of its drone and missile technology, so China’s emerging industrial-military complex is reportedly looking for opportunities to conduct a rigorous evaluation of its new weapons systems; China arms manufacturers are reportedly keen to test the effectiveness of their new weapons systems in Ukraine.

Chinese drones, which reports say are due to be delivered to the Russian Defense Ministry next month, would enable the Russians to deliver warheads weighing between 35 and 50 kilograms. … The Chinese military is said to be actively preparing to launch a military offensive to capture Taiwan, most likely before or during the US presidential election in November, 2024, while the US is still under the administration of President Joe Biden, regarded worldwide as stunningly weak, and while the country is likely to be distracted.”

And, speaking of China, there was this headline from today’s AP News which was also disturbing: “Taiwan’s Leaders’ Meeting Plans Draw Chinese Threat and Resolute Countermeasures Over a Planned Meeting Between Taiwan’s President and and US Speaker McCarthy During An Upcoming Trip through Los Angeles.”

Remember, Jesus said, in Matthew 24:6, “You will be hearing of wars and rumors of war.” And, He also said, in Luke 21:25, “And there will be signs in the sun and moon and stars” which made me think of this headline from EarthSky: “What are X flares? Can They Harm Us?” In the article which was originally published by NASA, the staff reported: “Solar flares are giant explosions on the sun that might send energy, light and high-speed particles into space. The biggest are known as X flares. The standard classification system divides solar flares according to their strength. The smallest ones are A-class, followed by B, C, M and X. Like the Richter scale for earthquakes (my favorite “sign” of Jesus’ return), each letter represents a 10-fold increase in energy output. So an X is 10 times a C, And, then, within each letter class, there’s a finer scale from 1 to 9. The frequency of solar flares increases approximately every 11 years. And the sun is currently moving towards another solar maximum. The peak of the current cycle will likely come around 2025. That’s why we’ve seen an uptick in flares on the sun over the past year. Many are small, but some are big. We’ve seen several X flares recently, too, including the X2.2 flare from sunspot region AR3229 on February 17.” All I can say is, quoting Jesus, in Mark 13:33, 35, 37, “Be on the alert,” 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 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, Doug (3/29/23).

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and cool (31 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 6 deer! Thank You, Jesus!

This headline from “Prophecy News Watch” really got my attention this morning: “Pay By Palm Coming To Panera Bread – Another Step To Cashless Society.”

In the article, the PNW Staff reported: “Amazon’s palm-reading technology was first introduced at numerous Whole Foods locations in California, enabling customers to pay for their groceries by scanning their palms at checkout terminals rather than using cash or a card. Now Panera Bread announced plans to roll out a ‘contactless payment method’ to several stores with additional locations in the coming months. The bakery-cafe chain has over 2,000 locations, and its loyalty program has 52 million members.

‘Panera is the first national restaurant company to use Amazon One as both a way for guests to pay and access their loyalty account with their palm,’ the company said. Our philosophy has been centered around leveraging best-in-class technology to create a better Panera experience and using that to deepen our relationship with our loyal guests.

Introducing Amazon One, as a frictionless, personalized, and convenient service, is another way we’re redefining the loyalty experience,” Niren Chaudhary, CEO of Panera Bread and Panera Brands, stated.. At the moment, dozens of Whole Foods’ locations and Amazon Go stores have integrated Amazon One contactless payment.

Customers can set up Amazon One by registering their palm print using a kiosk or at a point-of-sale station at participating stores. To register, you need to provide a payment card and phone number, agree to Amazon’s terms of service, and share an image of your palms. Once completed, you can take items to checkout and not have to take out your wallet – or even your phone. A hover of your hand over the device is all that’s needed to pay and leave.”

And, we read, in Revelation 13:15-18: “And there was given to him (the false prophet) to give breath to the image of the beast (the Antichrist), that the image of the beast might even speak and cause as many as do not worship the image of the beast to be killed. And he causes all, the small and the great, and the rich and the poor, and the free men and the slaves, to be given a mark on their right hand, or on their forehead, and he provides that no one should be able to buy or to sell, except the one who has the mark, either the name of the beast or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for the number is that of a man; and his number is 666.”

Some versions (KJV) have “a mark in their right hand; others, including the NASB which I use, “a mark on the right hand.” And so, I can see where some could see this as a chip under the skin; others, a “mark” on the palm of your right hand. Either way, don’t take it. More and more, I am believing (and I could be wrong) this generation will be the one to see the coming of Christ. So, stay tuned, dearly beloved in Christ, and keep watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes. And, if you are not a believer, please 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). Blessings with love and prayers, Doug (3/28/23)

Good morning, blog readers, from sunny and cool (27 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 2 deer and, I think, a squirrel and a hawk! And, I got a “beep” from a truck driver when I waved at him! Thank You, Jesus!

This headline, from yesterday’s EarthSky, got my attention this morning: “AI (Artificial Intelligence) Could Result in Future New Religions.”

Neil McArthur of the University of Manitoba wrote: “We are about to witness the birth of a new kind of religion. In the next few years, or perhaps even months, we will see the emergence of sects devoted to the worship of artificial intelligence.

The latest generation of AI-powered chatbots, trained on large language models, have left their early users awestruck – and sometimes terrified – by their power. These are the same sublime emotions that lie at the heart of our experience of the divine. People already seek religious meaning from very diverse sources. There are, for instance, multiple religions that worship extra-terrestrials of their teachings. As these chatbots come to be used by billions of people, it is inevitable that some of these users will see the AIs as higher beings. We must prepare for the implications.

There are several pathways by which AI religions will emerge. First, some people will come to see AI as a higher power. Generative AI that can create or produce new content possesses several characteristics that are often associated with divine beings, like deities or prophets: It displays a level of intelligence that goes beyond that of most humans. Indeed, its knowledge is limitless. … It can offer guidance to people in their daily lives. It is immortal.

Second, generative AI will produce output that can be taken for religious doctrine. It will provide answers to metaphysical and theological questions, and engage in the construction of complex worldviews. On top of this, generative AI may ask to be worshipped or may actively solicit followers. We have already seen such cases, like when the chatbot used by the search engine Bing tried to convince a user to fall in love with it.”

This made me think of Daniel 11;36, 37, a prophecy of both Antiochus Epiphanes of the past and the so-called “antichrist of the future” of whom, the prophet Daniel wrote: “Then the king will do as he pleases, and he will exalt and magnify himself above every god, and will speak monstrous things against the God of gods (the Lord Jesus Christ) ; and he will prosper until the indignation is finished, for that which is decreed will be done. And he will show no regard for the gods of his fathers or for the desire of women (the Messiah), nor will he show regard for any other god; for he will magnify himself above them all.”

Wow! Wow! Wow! Scary stuff for these times in which we now live and for the future. And yet, we need to remember that God the Father is still on the throne in heaven, the Lord Jesus is still coming and the Holy Spirit is still working in and through the Church which is made up of all “born-again” believers in Jesus (John 3:1-7) who have been saved by God’s grace through faith in Him, His death, burial and resurrection (I Corinthians 15:1-4) and not by works (Ephesians 2:8, 9). 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 (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe Jesus 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 (3/27/23)

Good morning, blog readers, from partly cloudy/sunny (30 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: a deer! Thank You, Jesus!

This recent headline from the Gatestone Institute really caught my eye: “China Inaugurating a New World Order?”

In the article, Judith Bergman wrote: “On March 10, Chinese President and Communist Party General-Secretary Xi Jinping brokered a surprise agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran to reestablish diplomatic relations between the two countries, effectively knocking the US off the Middle Eastern chessboard and showing himself as a power-broker on the world stage.

Xi is, in fact, on his way to Russia, possibly as soon as this week, with a 12-point peace plan – ostensibly to see if he can pull off the same wizardry with Ukraine, but more likely to nail down plans to seize Taiwan.

China as the world’s new power-broker anywhere, especially in the Middle East where President Biden squandered America’s alliances there, is conceivably a seismic turning point: possibly the beginning of China fulfilling its dream of replacing the US as the dominant superpower in the new world order.”

Question: “Does the Bible say anything about this?” And, if so, what?” I’m glad you asked. Let me remind you, I believe (and I could be wrong), from Ezekiel 38-39, that Russia will, at some time in the future, leave one war (perhaps its war with Ukraine) and, along with Iran, Turkey, Libya and a host of other nations, go down to Israel to “take a spoil.” And, just when it looks like Israel will be ravaged and perhaps destroyed, the Lord God Himself will destroy Russia and her army. Bye, bye, Russia! Hello China, one of the so-called “kings from the east” who, according to Revelation 16:12-16 will march, along with the remaining armies of the world (minus, I believe, the U.S.) to Megiddo where China and all of her allies, will be destroyed when the Lord Jesus returns to the earth to set up His Kingdom (Revelation 19:11-21). And, as I have said before, I believe (and I could be wrong) we could see some of this fulfilled in our lifetime. So, stay tuned, or, as Jesus said in Mark 13:33, 35, 37: “Stay on the alert” which we can do by watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes.

And, if you are still not a believer in Jesus, please, I beg of you, simply agree with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe Jesus 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 (3/26/23)

Good morning, blog readers from snowy and cold (33 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk in a heavy, wet snow, I did not see any of God’s creatures, but made it home safely! Thank You, Jesus!

This headline from Dr. Joseph Mercola was very sad and frightening: “Researcher: ‘We Made a Big Mistake’ on COVID-19 Vaccine!”

In the article, Dr. Mercola reported: “Canadian immunologist and vaccine researcher Byram Bridle, Ph.D., has gained access to Pfizer’s biodistribution study from the Japanese regulatory agency. The research, previously unseen, demonstrates a huge problem with all COVID-19 vaccines. The assumption that vaccine developers have been working with is that the mRNA in the vaccines would primarily remain in and around the vaccination site. Pfizer’s data, however, show the mRNA and subsequent spike protein are widely distributed in the body within hours. This is a serious problem, as the spike protein is a toxin shown to cause cardiovascular and neurological damage. It also has reproductive toxicity, and Pfizer’s biodistribution data show it accumulates in women’s ovaries.” Note: Sadly, just another way to depopulate the earth.

And, speaking of the earth, here is another, perhaps prophetic, headline in the news: “Strongest solar storm in nearly 6 years slams into Earth catching forecasters by surprise!” No surprise here, as Jesus prophesied, in Luke 21:25, that, before His return, “There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars.”

And, here’s another sad and scary headline from Dr. Mercola: “A Chemical Accident Is Happening Every Two Days on Average.” Dr. Mercola wrote: “During the first seven weeks of 2023, the Coalition to Prevent Chemical Disasters reported 30 chemical accidents in the U.S., or one every 1.5 days.

And yet, dearly beloved, in the midst of all this bad news, there is hope. In fact, in Titus 2:13, 14, the apostle Paul reminds us of “the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.”

Did you get that, brothers and sisters in Christ? We are to be “zealous for good deeds,” such as watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes.” 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). And, if you do, I’ll see you in heaven! Blessings, Doug (3/25/23)

Good morning, blog readers, from partly cloudy, sunny and cool (28 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 3 robins, 2 deer, 2 dogs and a bunny! Thank You, Jesus!

If you’re like me, you had probably never heard of the word “technocracy” before until the pandemic hit the world. Then, all of a sudden, the so-called “experts,” were telling us to “follow the science.” Was this something new or has it been around for sometime? I just had to know. So, get this, I got out my “Webster’s New World College Dictionary (Fourth Edition) which was published in 1999 and found that the word “technocracy” was not only in it, but also defined as: “Government by technicians; specifically, the theory or doctrine of a proposed system of government in which all economic resources, and hence the entire social system, would be controlled by scientists and engineers.” Wow!

So, I began to research the subject of “technocracy” and found all kinds of articles about it mainly from one of my favorite resources: “Technocracy News and Trends.” Here are a couple of headlines from their most recent issues:

#1. Xi Jinping Leads China’s Technocracy To Global Prominence (3/22/23)

#2. Zelensky The Technocrat: War in Ukraine Obscures Rust to Technocracy (3/21/23)

#3. Flashback: The Transhumanist Agenda And The Future Of Humanity (3/20/23)

In the first article, the TN Editor reported: “Xi Jinping is quietly rising to power as he declares China is ready to ‘stand guard over world order’ during his visit to Russia. Was the Ukraine war a false flag to bring China and Russia together? With President Biden’s deep connections to China, it should not be ruled out.”

In the second article, the TN Editor wrote: “Before the war, President Zelensky’s first initiative after his election, was to create a Ministry of Digital Transformation headed by Technocrat and WEF (World Economic Forum) Young Leaders graduate, Mykhailo Federov. With a digital ID at the core, ‘government in a smartphone’ solidifies Technocrat control. Worse, the U.S. taxpayer is funding a large portion on the transformation.”

And, in the third article, the The TN Editor reported: “A national discussion on Transhumanism is urgently needed before the damage to humanity becomes permanent. There will be a day in the not-to-distant future where Transhumanists will declare that humanity 1.0 faces extinction unless Transhumanist technologies are implemented to create humanity 2.0. Another existential threat like global warming, Sars-COV-2, etc.” By the way, transhumanism means “you can be God” which was not only the devil’s desire (Isaiah 14:14), but also the lie he tempted Adam and Eve with in Genesis 3:1-5.

Let me remind you from Scripture, only God can be God (Exodus 20:1-3; Deuteronomy 5:6,7). And yet, at some time in the future, a man, perhaps a superman, will come onto the world scene (I believe, though not all Christians do) after the “rapture of the church,” sign a seven-year “peace treaty” with “the many” (not all) in Israel (Daniel 9:27) which will, perhaps, allow the Jews to rebuild their temple in Jerusalem. Then, after 3 and 1/2 years, he will go into the temple, stop the sacrifices and declare to the world he alone is God and to be worshiped with the death penalty for all who resist him (Revelation 13). It’s all in the book, the Bible. I suggest you read these passages of Scripture to see for yourself. All of this to say, Jesus is coming and perhaps soon. He wants to be your Savior and not your Judge. So, please, if you haven’t already done so, 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, if not sooner. And, one more thought for my fellow believers, “stay on the alert” (Mark 13:33, 35, 37). Blessings with love and prayers, Doug (3/24/23)

Good morning, blog readers, from partly cloudy/sunny and cool (33 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk in a heavy, wet snow, I saw: a robin looking for shelter! Thank You, Jesus!

Here’s the scoop (so-to-speak) from Dr. Joseph Mercola:

“The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) enlisted McDonald’s to promote its COVID-19 public health education campaign. McDonald’s produces and promotes some of the unhealthiest, ultraprocessed food on the planet – food that likely played a role in making COVID-19 worse.

The joint initiative debuted May 2021 and included use of a McDonald’s billboard in Times Square to promote COVID-19 shots, and HHS promotional material on its hot McCafe cups and McDelivery seal stickers. The packaging included imaging and text promoting HHS’ We Can Do This initiative, which is intended to ‘increase confidence in COVID-19 vaccines and reinforce basic prevention measures. By naming McDonald’s and other junk food giants as partners in the fight against a pandemic, health officials normalized the consumption of foods that lead to chronic disease and premature death.”

And, speaking of “quakes,” there was a “very minor” (2.5) earthquake in Oak Bay, British Columbia (population: 18,094) on the southeastern tip of Vancouver Island which bears watching. So, stay tuned!

And, one more item of news which may or may not be significant: “Skyscraper-size asteroid will get closer to Earth than the moon on Saturday.” Stephanie Pappas reporting for EarthSky wrote: “An asteroid three times the size of the one that blew out windows in Chelyabinsk, Russia in 2013 will zip by Earth at half the distance of the moon on Saturday (March 25). Fortunately, the asteroid, known as 2023 DZ2, will make a clean pass by our planet, speeding by at 178,426 mph, according to EarthSky. While 2023 DZ2 does not currently present a threat to Earth, the NASA Center for Near Earth Studies Sentry program is currently monitoring 24 known objects with small chances of hitting Earth in the next century.”

P.S. Let me remind you again that Jesus, in Luke 21:25-27, told us that, before His return, “There will be signs in the sun, the moon and the stars, and upon the earth dismay among nations, in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the 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.” See Revelation 6:12-17; 8:5-12.

Personally, I do not expect to be around for what Jesus, in Matthew 24:21, 22, called “the worst time in human history,” aka, the “Great Tribulation.” However, I do believe I will be around to see many of the “signs” He gave us in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21 in what I like to call a “first trimester of the birth pains (Matthew 24:8).” Stay tuned! And, if you are a believer in Jesus, keep watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping 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). Happy birthday, Jim! Blessings, Doug (3/23/23)

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and cool (37 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: a bunny! Thank You, Jesus!

Here are two headlines from this morning’s news which foretell the “bad news” of what lies ahead for this country and world:

#1. Brighteon: “Bombshell interviews reveal the next chimeric (unreal) bioweapon to be deployed.”

#2. Gatestone Institute: “The World Economic Forum and the West’s Next Act?”

In the first article, the Brighteon Staff reported: “I conducted two bombshell interviews for today with Dr. Paul Cottrell and Steve Quayle. The Quayle interview is a special ‘Economic Meltdown edition which covers the failing bank fiasco and why this means the end of the western financial system (in time).

Dr. Cottrell offered a jaw-dropping analysis of the next bioweapon to be deployed, confirming that the U.S. is working on this bioweapon right now, and they will release it soon. The CDC’s head, Dr. Redfield, confirmed this just today, saying the next plague will be far worse than COVID.

Dr. Cottrell says its going to be a chemeria: HIV + SARS +H5N1. This triple threat combo is essentially ‘aerosolized HIV,’ meaning it destroys the immune system and can spread through the air. It’s a devastating depopulation weapon and it will be used to destroy the remaining food supply by shutting down nearly all animal farms that produce meat.”

In the second article, J. B. Shurk wrote: “Economic writer, Charles Hugh Smith, has repeatedly warned about the ‘crapification’ of the U.S. economy …. customers with scant other buying options are forced to accept that few purchases will last. Politicians seem to be heading in a similar direction …. Western governments are filled to the brim with people entirely lacking in real-world experience or specialized knowledge.

In recent decades, a noticeable trend in the West has been to elevate politicians, as young and as inexperienced as possible, into offices as high as possible. … Such a system – in which those who have proven themselves the least are given responsibilities that would test even those who have proven themselves time and again — hardly looks ideal.

If Western politicians seem just as second-rate as what customers all too often find in stores, there may be a simple reason why: International financial titans make, sell, and own both … and may be planning to own you, too.”

Wow! Wow! Wow! How frightening and sad if all of this is true. Now, I am no expert in world affairs, but I do know something about the Bible and the so-called “end times” which I often write about in this blog, not only for you, the believers in Jesus, but also for you, the unbelievers as well. That’s why I wrote the book: “Birth Pains: An Introduction to Bible Prophecy” to give you a glimpse into the future where there is both “bad news and good news.”

The “bad news” is that we are all sinners who need a Savior (Romans 3:23). But, there’s good news: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life (John 3:16).” That is good news indeed! The Bible also tells us that this world is under the control of the devil (II Corinthians 4:4) who, believe it or not, wants to keep you in your sins and lead you right into hell for eternity. But, the “good news” is that you can be with Jesus in heaven for eternity by simply agreeing with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior (Jesus) Who 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, once you are a believer in Jesus, you need to find a church and a pastor who preaches the truth of God’s Word that salvation is by grace through faith in Christ and not by works (Ephesians 2:8, 9), such as baptism, taking the sacraments, being confirmed, giving money to the church, helping the poor, etc.). Love, blessings and prayers, Doug (3/22/23)

Good morning, blog readers, from partly cloudy/sunny and cool (31 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 2 deer! Thank You, Jesus!

This past week was another busy one in regards to earthquakes, particularly in the U.S., where there were a total of 127 mostly “minor” (2.5+) earthquakes in 11 different states: Alaska (59), California (35), Hawaii (9), New Mexico (5), Oregon (5), Texas (5), Oklahoma (3), Idaho (2), Colorado (2), Nebraska (1), Tennessee (1). In addition, there were also 17 “moderate” (5.0-5.9) quakes in Alaska, Argentina, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Iran, the Kermadec Islands Region, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, New Zealand, South Sandwich Islands and Taiwan, and a “strong” (6.8) quake in Ecuador and a “major” (7.0) quake in the Kermadec Island Region). Stay tuned!

Then, there was this headline from Fox News.com: “North Korea’s Kim Jong Un calls for nuclear attack preparedness on US and South Korea.” In the article, Bradford Betz reported: “North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called on his country to be ready to launch a nuclear attack to deter war as he accused the U.S. and South Korea of carrying out military drills with American nuclear assets, according to state media.” Stay tuned!

So, what are we, as Christians to do, in light of these threats from North Korea, as well as China and Russia, about the possibility of a nuclear attack on this country? Maybe this sounds trite but, I believe we should approach each day 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 become one right now by simply 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, Doug (3/21/23)