Good morning, blog readers, from cool (50 degrees) New Jersey (where I haven’t gone for my walk yet)!

Here are some of the perhaps “prophetic” headlines from this morning’s news:

#1. U.S., South Korea Threaten to End Kim’s Regime If North Korea Uses Nuclear Weapons (Fox News)

#2. U.S. Diesel Supplier Warns Businesses to Prepare for Shortages, Higher Prices for Consumers (Fox Business News)

#3. Iran Prepares to Send More Weapons, Ballistic Missiles to Russia for Ukraine War (Jewish News Syndicate)

#4. Earthquakes (11/3-11/4): 4 “strong” (6.0-6.2) and 9 “moderate” (5.0-5.7) quakes (USGS)

As I have said before, we should be thankful these headlines are still “headlines” and not “wars” or larger earthquakes. But, according to Jesus, these “threats and quakes” will turn into “major wars and quakes.” And, I don’t know about you, but I not only believe in Jesus as my Savior and Lord, I also believe He is my guide to the future which He reveals to us not only in Revelation, but also in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21.

So, stay tuned! And, if you are a believer in Jesus, fix your eyes on Him (Hebrews 12:2) while watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes. And, if you are still not a believer in Jesus, 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 dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16). Blessings, Doug (11/4/22)

Good morning, blog readers, from dark and cool (54 degrees) New Jersey where yesterday on my walk, I saw: 10 squirrels, 6 dogs and 4 ducks!

Martin Luther, in his hymn, “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” has a line about Satan which is a favorite of mine: “He knows his doom is sure; one little word shall fell him.”

As Christians, we know his doom is sure. And yet, we also know, from Scripture, that Satan (aka, the devil) will not go down without a fight. In fact, I can think of three current worldwide attacks of his which are happening now and will continue to happen which have not only had a dramatic effect upon the world, but also will continue to do so until Jesus returns: Pandemics, UFOs and Climate Engineering, all of which I personally believe the governments of this world, including our own, are responsible for.

Paul, in Ephesians 6:12-13, reminds us, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Our solution is found in verse 11, “Finally be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”

Satan ramping up his activity is simply another sign of the Lord’s return. So, dearly beloved in Christ, let us continue to watch, wait, work, witness for, walk with and worship 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) 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). Praying I’ll see you in heaven, if not sooner. Blessings, Doug (11/2/22)

Good morning, blog readers, from misty and warm (59 degrees) New Jersey where I have not yet gone on my walk.

This headline from CNN caught my eye this morning: “Planet-killer asteroid spotted hiding in sun’s glare.” In the article, Ashley Strickland reported: “Astronomers have spotted three near-earth asteroids. They were lurking undetected within the glare of the sun. One of the asteroids is the largest potentially hazardous object posing a threat risk to earth to be discovered in the last eight years.”

Let me remind you that Jesus said in Luke 21:25-28, “There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. Men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. At that time they will see the Son of Man (Jesus) coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

If you dare, read Revelation 6:12-17, 8:6-12 and all of chapter 16 to get a glimpse of what is coming on the earth before Jesus returns to set up His kingdom. Now, personally I believe (not all Christians do) we won’t be here during these judgments of God, but will be “raptured” by Jesus and taken to heaven by Him. But, regardless of what You believe about Jesus’ coming, all true “born-again” believers in Jesus believe He is coming. And, as a result, we are to watch, wait, work, witness for, walk with and worship Him until He comes. Paul wrote in Ephesians 5:15, 16: “Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise, but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.”

And, if you are still 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). Praying I’ll see you in heaven! Blessings, Doug (11/1/22)

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and cool (48 degrees) New Jersey where I went on a walk with my son-in-law and saw: 6 squirrels. Thank You, Jesus!

Here are a few more headlines of interest and, perhaps prophetical, significance:

#1. North Korea fires 2 missiles into the sea, as South Korea wraps up drills (Reuters)

#2. Russia and Iran, new axis of evil, emboldened by the Biden administration (Gatestone Institute)

#3. Israel warns Syria it will step up attacks over weapons transfers (Jewish News Syndicate)

#4. 2.6 Earthquake, 6 miles from Lugoff, South Carolina

I didn’t realize this but, on average, South Carolina has less than 20 earthquakes per year. So far, this year, South Carolina has had 30 +. Stay tuned! In addition, over the last 48 hours, there were 10 “moderate” (5.0-5.8) quakes in or near: Bolivia, Tonga (2), the Solomon Islands, West Chile Rise, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Indonesia (2) and Peru.

Talk about “earthquakes in various places,” just like Jesus said there will be in Matthew 24:8, Mark 13:8 and Luke 21:11. And again, we can be thankful they are still moderate because, like “birth pains,” they will increase in “frequency and intensity,” as we get closer to the Lord’s return. And, just as the quakes will be coming, so will all the other “signs” Jesus gave us leading up to His return.

Yes, dearly beloved in Christ, He is coming! Are you ready? You can be by watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes.

And, if you not a believer in Jesus, please know time is running out. Remember, He will either be your Savior or Judge. So, 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) 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 (10/31/22)

Good morning, blog readers, from dark and cold (37 degrees) Wisconsin where, under clear skies on an abbreviated walk, I saw: a deer and the heavens majestically declaring the glory of God (Psalm 19:1)! Thank You, Jesus!

This Times of Israel headline really got my attention this morning: “Israel gives final approval for start of production at Karish gas field.”

And, in a simar vein, here’s another one from the Jewish News Syndicate: “Lapid to Netherlands PM: Israel to become major energy exporter to Europe.”

Here’s another, perhaps prophetical headlines from The LIVE BlOG: “Zelensky says Russia-Iran alliance wouldn’t have happened had Israel helped Ukraine.”

So, “what’s the big deal,” you might ask.” Well, despite what man says, let me give you God’s take on these headlines:

First of all, the Russian-Iran alliance is prophesied in Ezekiel 38:10-13. And, interestingly enough, the Lord says of these two nations and others, they will leave a war (Ukraine?) and “devise an evil plan” to attack Israel at a time when Israel is living in peace to “capture spoil and to seize plunder.” As my old friend, Arte Johnson would say, “Verrrry interesting!” In other words, Israel has something the other nations need and want. I would encourage you to read, as Paul Harvey would say, “the rest of the story” in Ezekiel 38:14-39:29 to find out how that turns out.

And, one more headline of interest from the Gatestone Institute: “Russia and Iran, New ‘Axis of Evil, ‘Emboldened by the Biden Adminstration.'” Let me remind you again, from Zechariah 2:8 where we read, “For thus says the Lord of hosts, ‘After glory He has sent me against the nations which plunder you, for he who touches you, touches the apple of His eye,” that is, Israel.” Now, that doesn’t let Israel off the hook. In fact only 1/3 of the Jews will enter God’s kingdom (Zechariah 13:8 and 9).

Yes, dearly beloved in Christ, these are exciting and scary times as we see Bible prophecy fulfilled and the return of Jesus. So, let us 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, there’s still time to become 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, Doug (10/29/22)

Good morning, blog readers, from sunny and cool (41 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 5 deer! Thank You, Jesus!

Today’s first four headlines are all pointing to the same subject: War

#. Top China Watcher: “Why Is the U.S. Not Reacting As Beijing Prepares for War?” (World Net Daily)

#2. Israel Warns Syria it will step up attacks over Iranian weapons transfers (Jewish News Syndicate)

#3. North Korea Fires 2 Missiles into Sea, As South Korea Wraps Up Drills (Reuters)

#4. White House Vows Response if Russia Attacks U.S. Satellites (Reuters)

Scary stuff for sure! And, if that wasn’t enough, here’s a couple more, perhaps prophetic, headlines to watch for in the coming days:

#5. Warning As Hawaii’s Biggest Volcano (Mauna Loa) Rumbles (AP)

#6. A monstrously large ‘potentially hazardous’ asteroid will zip through Earth’s orbit on Halloween (Live Science)

Wow! Wow! Wow! Remember: Jesus said, in Matthew 24:7, Mark 13:8 and Luke 21:9 that, before His return, “there will be wars and rumors of war.” And, He also said, in Luke 21:25, 26, “And 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. And then they will see the SON of MAN (the Lord Jesus Christ) coming in a cloud with power and great glory.”

How exciting for the believers in Jesus! But, oh how scary for the unbelievers who, unless 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), you will spend your eternity in hell. Please know I love you and am praying for all of you. Blessings, Doug (10/28/22)

Good morning, blog readers, from sunny and cold (30 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk with my wife, we saw the heavens declaring the glory of God (Psalm 19:1)! Thank You, Jesus!

In yesterday’s blog, “Where Are the Earthquakes?” I wrote about the fact that, as of late, we haven’s seen much of an increase in the “frequency and intensity” of earthquakes as Jesus said there would be before His return. Still, as I always do, I went to the USGS’ “Earthquake List” to see what had occurred over the last 24 hours. And, maybe it’s nothing, but I saw there was a “very minor” (2.6) quake, 5 km, SSE of Catron, Missouri (population: 67, as of 2010). So, you might ask, “what’s the big deal?” Well, it just so happens that Catron, Missouri is about 10 miles NW of New Madrid, Missouri where, back in 1811 and 1812, there were three estimated “major” (7.5, 7.3, 7.5) earthquakes (estimated because the Richter Scale wasn’t invented until 1935). These three quakes were so powerful that they reversed the course of the Mississippi River and rang church bells in Boston! And not only that but, according to the Mid-American Earthquake Center at the University of Illinois, “along the New Madrid Earthquake Center, in a 7.7 magnitude earthquake now, Tennessee would have the worst damage: 250,000 buildings moderately or severely damaged, more than 260,000 people displaced, significantly more than 60,000 injuries and fatalities with total direct losses surpassing $56 billion. Kentucky would have the next most significant damage, totaling $45 billion. Depending on the epicenter of such a quake, ‘areas within the NMSZ (New Madrid Seismic Zone) would experience widespread and catastrophic physical damage, negative social impacts, and economic losses,” the Federal Emergency Management Agency said in 2008.” So, stay tuned!

Yes, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Jesus said that, before His return, “there will be earthquakes in various places (Matthew 24:7 and Mark 13:8). And, as I have said before, Dr. Luke quoted Jesus as saying, there would be “great (8.0+) earthquakes in various places.” So, let us keep watching, waiting, working, witnessing for, walking with and worshiping Jesus until He comes. And, if you are still not a believer in Jesus, today would be a great one to become one by simply 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, Doug (8/27/22)

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and cool (40 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw 3 deer, one of which crossed the highway and almost got hit by a car, but didn’t. Thank You, Jesus!

Some of you know I have been studying earthquakes for some time (17 years), all because Jesus told His disciples in Matthew 24:7 and Mark 13:8, that, before His return, “there will be earthquakes in various places.” And, He also said in Matthew 24:8, “but all these things (earthquakes being one of them) are merely the beginning of birth pains.” And so, I began to think that, like “birth pains,” the signs of Jesus’ return would increase in “frequency and intensity” like a pregnancy until the baby is born. In case you didn’t know, the USGS keeps track of quakes (2.5+) on a daily basis and labels them in 7 different categories: “very minor” (2.0-2.9), “minor” (3.0-3.9), “light” (4.0-4.9), “moderate” (5.0-5.9), “strong” (6.0-6.9), “major” (7.0-7.9) and “great” (8.0+).

And so, I have been watching and waiting for the quakes to increase in frequency and intensity, but have not see a lot of movement in that direction of late. However, over the last two days, there have been: 5 “moderate” quakes in or near: the Philippines, Tonga, Japan, Argentina, Alum Rock, California (which is about 20 miles east of San Jose with a 2010 population of 945,942) and Sand Point, Alaska (population: 976, as of 2010). In addition, there have been 2 “strong” quakes in or near the South Sandwich Islands (6.3) and the Philippines (6.4).

Oh, and one more thing. Dr. Luke, in his gospel (21:11), quotes Jesus as saying “there will be great earthquakes” before His return. Again, a “great earthquake,” will have a magnitude of 8.0+. And, if want to know what these look like, check out Revelation 11:13 and 16:18-21. In the meantime, I’ll keep you posted. So, dearly beloved in Christ, let us continue to 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) 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 (10/26/22).

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and damp (58 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: a deer! Thank You, Jesus!

Here are a couple of interesting and, perhaps prophetical, headlines from yesterday’s news:

#1. Zelensky says Russian-Iran alliance wouldn’t have happened had Israel helped Ukraine (LIVEBLOG)

#2. Report: Israel behind Damascus blasts (Jewish News Syndicate)

In the first article, the LIVEBLOG staff reported: “Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky tells an Israeli conference that Russia wouldn’t have been collaborating militarily with Iran if Jerusalem hadn’t decided not to send military aid to Kyiv.” The Russian alliance would not have happened if Israeli leaders had agreed to help protect Ukraine’s skies, he tells a conference organized by the Haaretz daily, speaking on video. Zelensky adds that the Moscow-Tehran alliance will likely see Russia help Iran develop its nuclear program in exchange for the drones supplied by the Islamic Republic.”

In the second article, the JNS staff wrote: Syrian state media on Monday attributed several explosions in Damascus to the Israeli Air Force, though according to the Syrian Arab News Agency, the cause of the blasts was still being investigated. It was the second alleged Israeli strike on the Syrian capital in the past few days, after Syria’s Defense Ministry reported on Friday that air defenses had intercepted Israeli missiles over the city and its suburbs.”

Whether the above accounts are true or false, one thing is very clear: all four of the above players (Russia, Iran, Syria and Israel) are mentioned in Bible prophecy. You can see for yourself in Isaiah 17:1 (Damascus), Psalm 83 (Assyria) and Ezekiel 38 and 39 (Russia and Iran), all of whom will destroyed either by God or Israel’s “exceedingly great army (Ezekiel 37:10).”

I also need to tell you that the apostle Paul, a Jewish believer in Jesus, wrote, in Romans 9:6, “not all Israel is Israel” (Romans 9:6) which means that many of the Jews of today and the future will continue to reject Jesus as their Messiah and Savior and will not enter His kingdom when He comes. The prophet Zechariah, in 13:8, 9, wrote: “It will come about in all the land,” declares the Lord, “that two parts in it will be cut off and perish; but the third will be left in it. And I will bring the third part through the fire, refine them as silver is refined and test them as gold is tested. They will call on my Name, and I will answer them; I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, the Lord is my God.'”

Yes, dearly beloved in Christ, we might live to see some of Bible prophecy fulfilled. And, how exciting would that be for us, as believers in Jesus! Regardless of whether we or not, our mission remains 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, 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). And, thank you for praying for my tests which went smoothly. Blessings, Doug (10/25/22)

Good morning, blog readers, from dark and warm (60 degrees) Wisconsin where I did not walk this morning because I am having some heart tests. Please pray for them to go well. Thank you!

These recent headlines caught my eye this morning:

#1. Russia deploying Iranian-made suicide drones in Ukraine (Jews News Syndicate)

#2. Chinese Dictator Delivers Chilling Speech Calling For Military Buildup (Capitol Hill News)

In the first article, Yaakov Lappin reported: “Russia is deploying Iranian-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in its war against Ukraine, and although it is not yet possible to determine their exact operational effectiveness, the weapons could pose a significant challenge for the Israeli military in a future conflict, a prominent drone and missile expert told JNS.

And, in the second article, the Capitol Hill News staff wrote: “On Sunday, Chinese President Xi Jinping gave a speech emphasizing ‘national security’ and the country’s willingness to use the military to ‘safeguard China’s dignity and core interests.’ Xi delivered the remarks at the opening ceremonies of China’s 20th National Congress. During the speech, he referred to ‘national security’ 26 times and declared victory over the Hong Kong protesters.

Xi also had some ominous words regarding the possibility of military conflict. ‘Be mindful of the dangers in the midst of peace,’ Xi said, ‘Get the house in good repair before the rain comes, and prepare to undergo the major tests of high winds and waves, and even perilous, stormy seas.’ Yu Jie, a senior research fellow on China at Chatham House’s Asia-Pacific Program, expressed that Xi’s speech should be interpreted as another warning to the U.S. not to meddle in China’s affairs with Taiwan.”

Let me remind you again of the prophecies of Ezekiel 38-39 and Revelation 16:12-16 where Russia, Iran and China play a part in the “wars of the end times” without any resistance from the U.S. All I can say is “stay tuned,” as we might live to see some of these prophesies fulfilled in our lifetime.

These are all reminders of the “wars and rumors of war” which Jesus spoke about in Matthew 24:6; Mark 13:7 and Luke 21:9. Yes, dearly beloved in Christ, He is coming! And, as a result, our enemy, the devil, will ramp up his activity to take us down and out. And so, Paul reminds us, in Ephesians 6:10 and 11: “Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil” which will include “false Christs, false prophets and false miracles” (Matthew 24:24). And, if you are not a believer in Jesus, why not become one today by simply 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, Doug (10/24/22)