Good morning, blog readers, from cold (24 degrees) and snowy Wisconsin where, on my my morning walk, I did not see any of God’s creatures, but did get a “honk” from a truck driver! Thank You, Jesus for the truck drivers!

Yesterday, I wrote about one of my favorite prophecies in Scripture (Ezekiel 38-39) where the Lord tells us that, at sometime in the future, “in the “latter years” (Ezekiel 38:8) or “last days” (Ezekiel 38:16) when Israel is living in peace and safety (Ezekiel 38:11), Russia, Iran and a host of other nations will invade Israel “to capture spoil and to seize plunder” (38:12, 13) from the Israelis.

So, how could that happen today or in the near future since Israel has been surrounded by Muslim enemies whose main desire has been, since Israel became a nation on May 14, 1948 until today, is to “wipe her out as a nation, that the name of Israel be remembered no more (Psalm 83:2-8)?” Here’s my take on the subject: At some time in the future, when Israel is attacked by her Muslim neighbors, Israel’s “exceedingly great army will defeat them and open the door for the first time in 74 years for Israel to live in “peace and safety” (Ezekiel 38:11, 12). So, stay tuned!

Here’s a headline, from a recent New York Times article, which supports the idea of a future Russian-Iranian invasion of Israel: “Russia Launches a Wave of Iranian-Made Drones at Kyiv After a Lull” (New York Times).

And another: “Iran asking Russia to sell military ships, help build new designs: Israeli sources” (Breaking Defense)

And, one more: “While Putin readies nuclear missiles, Germany has run out of munitions and can only fight for 2 days (Brighteon). P.S. Some prophecy scholars have identified “Gomer” as Germany; others, as Turkey. My thought is that it could be either or both since Turkey has recently aligned herself with Russia and Iran and there are still Jew-haters from all over the world, including Germany.

And, speaking of Vladimir Putin, he continues to threaten the United States with a nuclear attack. Now, remember, the Lord Jesus will, one day, destroy Gog of Magog (Putin?) and his allies when they come up against Israel to “take a spoil in the latter years” or “last days,” according to Ezekiel 38-39 which I encourage you to read.

Yes, dearly beloved, Jesus is coming! And, before He comes for us, I believe (and I could be wrong) we may still be around to see some things we have never seen before. Are you ready? Am I ready? Let us be ready that, no matter what happens, we will be ready to serve the Lord Jesus until He comes.

And, if you are still not a believer in Jesus, please don’t put it off any longer. Simply 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). Blessings, Doug (12/16/22)

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and cool (32 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk with about 3 inches of snow on the ground, I saw: 3 deer, a dog and heard “Hootie the Owl” hooting! Thank You, Jesus!

Yesterday, I wrote to you about a possible, future war between Russia and Israel where Russia, her leader, “Gog” (perhaps Vladimir Putin) and a number of her allies, including Iran, are led by God to leave a war (Ukraine?) and go down to Israel “to take a spoil” which, according to Ezekiel 38:12, includes: “plunder, silver, gold, cattle and goods” which, in the Hebrew, also means “wealth.” In other words, Israel has something the other nations need or want.

Now, let me go back to the previous two verses (Ezekiel 38:10, 11) where the prophet (let’s call him “Zeke”) gives us some valuable information about Israel at the time of this Russian invasion. First of all, he says that the people of Israel will be living in “a land of unwalled villages (not today), are “at rest” (not today) and “living securely without walls, bars and gates”(not today). But, he also says, they (the Jews) “have been gathered from the nations” (fulfilled on May 14, 1948) and have acquired something Russia and the other nations need or want. And, as I have said before, I believe it is quite possible we could actually see this happen in our lifetime. But, first, we need to look at Psalm 83. But, not today!

So, dearly beloved in Christ, let us “fix our eyes on Jesus” (Hebrews 12:2) and keep them there while 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) 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 do, I’ll see you in heaven! Glory to God! Love and blessings in Christ, Doug (12/15/22)

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy, windy, rainy and cool (35 degrees) Wisconsin where, on morning walk, with wind gusts up to 40 mph, I did not see any of God’s creatures and got soaked! Thank You, Jesus, for rain gear!

Yesterday, I directed you to Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21 to see what Jesus had to say about the “last days” which will include: “Wars and rumors of wars, false Christs, false prophets, false miracles, apostasy in the church, persecution and martyrdom of Christians, earthquakes and famines in various places, lawlessness, the gospel of the kingdom preached to all the nations and “signs in the sun, the moon and the stars (Luke 21:25, 26).”

Now, remember, Jesus said these “signs” would come upon the world like “birth pains” (Matthew 24:8) which means that, as we get closer to the Lord’s return, the signs will increase in frequency and intensity. For instance, in February of this year, Russia threatened to invade Ukraine. Then, in June of this year, Russia invaded Ukraine. And so, a “rumor of war” turned into a “war.” And, the two countries are still fighting with no end in sight.

However, in Ezekiel 38 and 39, the prophet tells us about a certain “Gog of Magog, prince of Rosh, Meshech and Tubal” (Vladimir Putin?) fighting in a war when, all of a sudden, the Lord causes Russia’s leader and her allies which include Iran, Turkey, Libya and a host of other nations to leave this war to go down to Israel to “take a spoil” (38:12, 13), only to be destroyed by the Lord God Himself (38:18-39:24). And, I believe (and I could be wrong) we could actually see this happen in our lifetime.

But, here’s another interesting part of the story from my opinion (and I could be wrong). In Ezekiel 38:10-12, the prophet records: “Thus says the Lord God, ‘It will come about on that day that thoughts will come into your (Gog’s) mind and you will devise an evil plan, and you (Gog) will say, ‘I will go against those who are at rest (Israel) to capture spoil and to seize plunder, to turn your hand against the waste places which are now inhabited, and against the people who are gathered from the nations, who have acquired cattle and goods, who live at the center of the world (Israel).

Let me point out something from today: Right now, Israel is not living in “a land of unwalled villages, is not at rest (from war and her enemies) and is not “living without walls and having no bars or gates.” You might ask: How, then, can this prophecy be fulfilled?” Stay tuned and, Lord willing, I’ll tell you tomorrow. But, in the meantime, dearly beloved in Christ, you know the drill: 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, Doug (12/14/22)

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and cool (30 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I did not see any of God creatures, but did have a nice walk! Thank You, Jesus!

Over the last three days, I have written something about the so-called “last days” leading up to the return of Jesus Christ. I started out by referring to a survey done by the Pew Research Center which concluded: “About four-in-ten (actually 39%) of the adults surveyed believe we are living in the “last days.”

And, I gave you my opinion that the “last days” refer to a period of time between the first and second coming of Christ to the earth. Personally, I believe (not all Christians do) that the Lord’s coming will be in two stages: Christ coming for His bride, the church, to take her to heaven to be with Him before He pours out His wrath upon the earth in what has become known as the “Tribulation,” a seven-year period of time which is divided into two 3 and 1/2 year periods, the second of which is known as the “Great Tribulation” which Jesus described, in Matthew 24:21, 22 as “the worst time in human history.” Then, I believe the Lord Jesus will come with His saints to usher in His kingdom which I also believe (not all Christians do) will last for 1,000 years according to Revelation 20:1-6 which will then be followed by “a new heaven and a new earth” for the believers in Jesus for eternity (Revelation 21-22).

Today, I want to go into detail, from Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21, about what I (not all Christians) believe are some of the “signs” which Jesus gave us, leading up to His return. By the way, you can also find this information in a book I wrote: “Birth Pains: An Introduction to Bible Prophecy,” which is available on Amazon or from me. Here are some of the signs: False Christs, prophets and miracles, wars and rumors of war, nations against nations, kingdoms against kingdoms, famines and earthquakes in various places, persecution and martyrdom of the believers in Jesus, apostasy (that is, “Christians” falling away from the true faith in Christ), most people’s love growing cold, leading to an increase in lawlessness and the “the good news of the gospel being preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come.” Jesus also told us that these “signs” would come like “birth pains” (Matthew 24:8) meaning that, as we get closer to the Lord’s return, all these signs will increase in frequency and intensity.

Tomorrow, Lord willing, I’ll give you some current events which could be also be indicators of the Lord’s return. Jesus told us to “be on the alert” (Mark 13:33, 35, 37) while we watch, wait, work, witness for, walk with and worship Him until He comes. And, if you are still not a believer, c’mon now, swallow your pride 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 (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16). Blessings, Doug (12/13/22)

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and cool (32 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 2 dogs and a deer! Thank You, Jesus!

Yesterday, I wrote about, what I believe (not all Christians do), are the two stages of the Lord’s return: Jesus’ coming for His saints, aka, the “Rapture,” when Jesus will “meet them in the air,” glorify their bodies and take them to heaven to be with Him (John 14:1-3; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; I Corinthians 15:50-53) before the so-called “Tribulation” (a seven-year period of God’s judgment upon the earth), the last 3 and 1/2 years of which Jesus called “the worst time in human history” (Matthew 24:21). Then, I believe Jesus will come from heaven to the earth with His saints to set up His kingdom which I also believe (not all Christians do) will last for 1,000 years (Revelation 20:1-6). Glory to God! And, as I said yesterday, “I can’t wait!” But, wait I must, while also watching, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes.

Tomorrow, Lord willing, I will write about some of the things I believe, based on Scripture, may happen in our lifetime, even before Jesus comes for us. So, stay tuned! And, if you are not a believer in Jesus, please know time is of the essence. Jesus is coming! He will be either your Savior or Judge. My prayer is that He is coming for you and you will not be left behind to experience the wrath of God, although I do believe, based on Revelation 7:4-17, there will be a great harvest of souls for Jesus during that time. But don’t wait thinking you will still have time. You may not. 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 to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (I Corinthians 15:1-4; John 3:16). Blessings, Doug (12/12/22)

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and cool (32 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I did not see any of God’s creatures, but was thankful to God I can still walk. Thank You, Jesus!

Yesterday, we looked at some interesting research from the Pew Research Center which said: “About four-in-ten (39%) U.S. adults believe humanity is ‘living in the end times.'” And, along with that, I shared with you my opinion (and I could be wrong) that the “end times” started after Jesus’ death, burial, resurrection and ascension to heaven and will end when He returns to the earth to set up His kingdom.

Now, some (including me), believe that Jesus’ second coming will be in “two stages” – Stage number 1: Jesus coming for His bride, the church which is made up of all those who are “born-again” (John 3:1-5), that is, saved by God’s grace through faith in Christ, His death, burial and resurrection (I Corinthians 15:1-4) and not by works (Ephesians 2:8, 9). You can read about this event, aka the “rapture,” in I Thessalonians 4:13-18.

Stage number 2: Jesus’ coming back from heaven with His saints to set up His kingdom on earth (Matthew 24:29-31). The prophet Ezekiel describes what this kingdom will look like in Ezekiel 39:25-48:35.

It’s almost time for worship. So, I will close by saying, “If you have any questions about what I wrote today or the “end times,” please send me an email at frolics@att.net and I will get back to you asap. In the meantime, dear brothers and sisters 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, please, I beg 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). Believe me, you will be eternally grateful! Blessings, Doug (12/11/22)

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and snowy (32 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk in a mist, I saw: 2 deer! Thank You, Jesus!

This headline, from the December 8, 2022 Pew Research Center really got my attention: “About four-in-ten U.S. adults believe humanity is ‘living in the end times.'”

Jeff Diamant, a senior writer/editor at the Research Center, wrote: “Periods of catastrophe and anxiety, such as the coronavirus pandemic, have historically led some people to anticipate that the destruction of the world as we know it – the ‘end times’ – is near. This thinking often has a religious component that draws on sacred scripture. In Christianity, for example, these beliefs include expectations that Jesus will return to Earth after or amid a time of great turmoil.”

Diamant continues: “In the United States, 39% of adults say they believe ‘we are living in the end times,’ while 58% do not believe we are living in the end times, according to a recent Pew Research survey. Christians are divided on this question, with 47% saying we are living in the end times, including majorities in the historically black (76%) and evangelical (63%) Protestant traditions. Meanwhile, 49% of Christians say we are not living in the end times, including 70% of Catholics and 65% of mainline Protestants. Viewed more broadly, the share of Protestants who say we are living in the end times is greater than the corresponding share among Catholics (55% vs. 27%).”

Now, if you want to read the rest of the survey, you can go to the Pew Research Center where you will find it. Now, let me tell you what I think and believe, based on my study and understanding of Scripture. After Jesus died on the cross for our sins, was buried and raised from the dead which is the “gospel,” (I Corinthians 15:1-4), His disciples asked Him a question: “Lord, is it at this time You are restoring the kingdom to Israel (Acts 1:6)?” Jesus responded in the next two verses (7, 8): “It is not for you to know times or epochs (seasons) which the Father has fixed by His only authority but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria and even to the remotest part of the earth.”

Jesus’ disciples were troubled when He spoke about Him going away from them. They couldn’t imagine a life without Him. And so, He said to His disciples in John 14:1-6: “Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, you may be also. And you know the way where I am going.” Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, how do we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.”

Jesus told His disciples He was going away from them to be with His Father in heaven. But, He also told them He would come again to take them to His Father’s house. And so it is that I believe (and others do not) that the time in between Jesus’ first and second coming is the “end times.” Now, that’s enough for today. Tomorrow, Lord willing, I’ll give you more to think about, from God’s Word, about the “end times.”

And so, if you are a born-again 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 don’t put it off; simply 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). Blessings, Doug (12/10/22)

Good afternoon, blog readers (as my computer was down), from snowy and cool (32 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I did not see any of God’s creatures, but now, about 3 inches of snow on the ground! Thank You, Jesus!

A number of headlines caught my attention this afternoon:

#1. ‘Crime Against Science’: Roundtable Discussion Exposes Government’s ‘Mismanagement’ of COVID Pandemic (The Defender)

#2. Wisconsin Surgeon Suffers Career-Ending Injury After Receiving COVID Shot

#3. Has Big Pharma Hijacked Evidence-Based Medicine? (Dr. Josh Mittledorf)

In the first article (Analysis by Dr. Mercola), Cardiologist Aseem Malhotra shares data on the Big Pharma takeover of modern medicine. Dr. Malhotra wrote: “Due to Big Pharma’s stronghold over health care, we are facing what he calls ‘a pandemic of misinformed doctors who unwittingly harmed and misinformed patients. Fear inhibits your ability to think critically. This is a central point made by Dr. Malhotra in his London presentation, November 14, 2022. He continued: “Many people were gripped by unprecedented fear during the COVID-19 pandemic, which shaped attitudes about pharmacological interventions offered. Willful blindness is another phenomenon to be aware of. It’s when people turn a blind eye to the truth. Also known as ‘conscience avoidance,’ this tactic has historically been used in legal trials to avoid criminal liability by ignoring or purposely staying unaware of key facts.”

In the second article, Meg Ellefson of WSAU News, reported: “Mequon Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Joel Walskog, joined me on ‘Feedback,’ to detail his career-ending injury after receiving the Moderna Covid shot in December 2020. A healthy, athletic and active father and husband was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis, which is an injury to his spinal cord from the Covid shot. Dr. Walskog expressed his frustration over Big Pharma’s and Big Government’s lack of accountability – and interest in those who are vaccine victims. He detailed the suffering that he has endured and described the realization that the career he loved and worked so hard to attain has been taken from him because of the Covid shot.”

And, in the third article, Dr. Josh Mitteldorf wrote: “U.S. Senator Ron Johnson Wednesday led a roundtable discussion to shed light on the current state of knowledge surrounding the vaccine and the path forward. Distinguished doctors and scientists who specialize in Covid-19 vaccine research and treatment joined Senator Johnson. The story they told of corruption and mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic is a turning point for humanity. Most of the people on the panel suffered loss of income, loss of status or loss of their jobs because they publicized truths about COVID-19 policies that were anathema and detrimental to pharmaceutical profits.”

Sounds to me like many of the scientists, including the doctors, nurses and other medical staff members, forgot their oath “to do no harm.” And, sadly, along with them, were a large number of politicians, the wealthy, media and military brass who, whether they realize it or not, will one day stand before the Judge, the Lord Jesus Christ, and have to answer to Him for their lies and dereliction of duty.

Yes, dearly beloved in Christ, Jesus is coming! And, even though we will not know the “day or the hour,” as Jesus said in Mark 13:32, I believe we will know the “season” of His return, as a result of an increase in the frequency and intensity of the “birth pains” Jesus gave us in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21. So, let us keep watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes. And, if you are not a believer in Jesus, all you have to do is 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). Praying I will see you in heaven. Blessings, Doug (12/9/22)

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and cool (27 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: a deer! Thank You, Jesus!

In baseball, as well as in other sports, it is a big deal to go from the “minors to the majors.” And, I find it most interesting that, according to the USGS (United States Geological Survey) which charts earthquakes, a “very minor” earthquake is anything from a 2.0-2.9 on the Richer Scale, a “minor” (3.0-3.9), a “light” (4.0-4.9). a “moderate” (5.0-5.9), a “strong” (6.0-6.9), a “major” (7.0-7.9) and a “great” (8.0+).

Interestingly enough (one of my favorite expressions), over the last 24 hours, there have been: 18 earthquakes (2.5-4.3) in 9 different states: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Texas. And, what is even more interesting is that the one in Missouri (2.5) was on the Mississippi River and the New Madrid Fault Line where, in 1811 and 1812, there were 3 quakes, estimated (because the Richter Scale wasn’t invented until 1935) at 7.3, 7.5 and 7.5. So, there is a possibility that all these “minor quakes” could be a “sign of things to come.” Remember, Jesus said, in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21 that, one of the “birth pains” (Matthew 24:) leading up to His return, would be “earthquakes in various places.” So, stay tuned, dearly beloved in Christ, and watch for larger earthquakes and the other “signs” Jesus gave us to increase in frequency and intensity, as we get closer to His return.

And, if you are still not a believer in Jesus, I wonder, “What will it take for you to become one?” Maybe, you’re a “doubting Thomas” who wants to see in order to believe. If so, read Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21or my latest book, “Birth Pains: An Introduction to Bible Prophecy” which will give you “signs” to look for leading up to Jesus’ return. And, above all else, 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). Please know I love you and am praying for you. Blessings, Doug 12/8/22)

Good morning, blog readers, from foggy and cool (28 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: a bunny and a dog! Thank You, Jesus!

Now, if you’re like me, you have never heard of the “15-minute city” before. But, if you read the latest Technocracy News and Trends’ article, you will see this is a distinct possibility for not only this country, but also for the world.

Patrick Wood, TN Editor, reports: “Urban reorganization to limit dwellers toa 15 minute radius by bicycle or foot traffic is all about mitigating global warming. It also paves the way for outright ‘climate lockdown’ similar to pandemic lockdowns. In reality the ’15-minute city’ is a step toward urban gulag where people will be kept like ants in an ant-farm.” Question: “Who is behind all of this?” Answer: “The United Nations and the World Economic Forum who, get this, want us ‘to drive less.’

Wood continues: “In the WEF’s own words – this rearrangement of cities is absolutely about climate change: As climate change and global conflict cause shocks and stresses at faster intervals and increasing severity, the 15-minute city will become even more critical. The solution: get this, “the pandemic!” Those in the WEF said: “With COVID-19 and its variants keeping everyone home (or closer to home than usual), the 15-minute city went from a ‘nice-to-have’ to a rallying cry. Meeting all of one’s needs within a walking, biking or transit distance was suddenly a matter of life and death.”

For example: “The green agenda is taking inspiration from the illiberal days of lockdown. To this end, Oxfordshire County Council, the liberal Democrats and the Green Party, want to divide the city of Oxford into six ’15-minute’ districts. In these districts, it is said, most household essentials will be accessible by a quarter-of-an-hour walk or bike ride, and so residents will have no need of a car. On the surface, these 15-minute neighborhoods might sound pleasant and convenient. But there is a coercive edge. The council plans to cut car use and traffic congestion by placing strict rules on car journeys.”

All I can say is “Wow, but not surprising!” For, if you read the Book of Revelation, particularly, Chapters 6-19, you will begin to see the rise of a one-world government, a one-world economy and a one-world religion under the so-called “beast/Antichrist” who will rule the world for seven years, then be destroyed by the Lord Jesus Christ! Glory to God!

In the meantime, until Jesus comes for His bride, the true church, to take her to heaven or to set up His kingdom on earth, let us “stay on the alert” (Mark 13:33, 35, 37) 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) 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, Doug (12/7/22).