The Final Countdown!

                                             

                                      

    Fascinating  events going on in the middle east and the world right now!  Bible Prophecy is coming alive before our very eyes!    If you are paying attention to current events, and you know about Bible Prophecy, then you will see what is happening aligns with situations found in the Bible.   Sure, I can hear some of you saying, "this stuff has been predicted before and nothing happened, what makes this any different?"  Well for starters, the difference has to do with the nation of Israel.  What started the ball moving faster was when the nation of Israel came into existence.  The gathering of the Jews back to the land that was promised by God, and this happened in 1948.  Looking  back since then, you can see the strategy that took place.  Flip over to 2012, and now the situation has become even more volatile because of the world's economic & spiritual situations.   You have all these unstable middle east countries positioning themselves to be rulers of the region with the help of  some outsiders (Russia) who are using the situation to gain leverage. You have Russia supplying weapons to Iran, who want to destroy Israel.  you now have an unstable Egypt & Libya, and soon others who with no thanks to America's current foreign policy, will most assuredly usher in a radical Islamic regime in power.  http://youtu.be/-c5AOTOq0eM 
     So this brings about the west.  What will happen to America is anybody's guess, but anyone can see where this country is going, and its not looking pretty.  My eschatological theory is that the current President of America will win election in November, turn its back on Israel and intentionally stay out of any war the middle east has with Israel.  Which wouldn't surprise me because of of all the chatter I keep hearing about the government preparing for martial law.http://youtu.be/aaWOZU9TqQw  Conspiracy Theory or not, do you really think people will just sit back and watch it happen?  Not in today's political environment. With the decay of  moral absolutes, increasing violence, and corruption all across the land, including  the amount of our debt we owe to China and other countries,  America will not be able to help anyone, much less sustain itself.  When this happens, the world will become even more unstable and governments will collapse, because as we speak the US, with all its economic and social problems, is keeping other countries from collapsing for now.  The European Union, in its attempt to fix itself of failed economy's within has already mentioned the prospects, along with the United Nations, of  ushering in a new One World Economic system  http://youtu.be/z_XQP_O3Ia4   
      Incredible things are happening to not be wary of them.  Time is getting short before everything crumbles.  Whatever happens, You need to be prepared.  Let's just say we were all wrong and there is no such thing as God or Jesus.  What would it have cost you?  A few meaningless parties?  But what if God and Jesus are real, and you've declined the only way to peace and genuine happiness in eternal bliss.  Its enough to send you into eternal damnation for all eternity!  The cosmic chessboard is in play.  Now is the time to make your move. I pray that you make the right one before its too late.   http://campuschristians.info/Read-the-Good-News.php

God is Good

Have you ever had God cover all your pain in the midst of tremendous heartbreak?
Have you ever had God take your worries away, giving you peace of mind?
Has He ever sent an Angel just at a time that you needed someone to talk to?
Has He ever given you a friend so dear that you cannot imagine life before them?
Has God ever sent a way to provide for your needs when you had absolutely no way to them?
Has God ever just provided you with a heart of thankfulness?
Has He ever created a way of escape in the midst of trouble?
  See, people are too quick to blame God for all the bad things in life, but do they also see and thank Him for all the good?  With everything spiraling out of control in this world, now would be a great time to trust HIM.  Will you?  http://campuschristians.info/Read-the-Good-News.php

Friendship

   I found this article in my files while looking for information about another topic .  There is no indication of  who wrote it or a title for it.  Since it deals with friendship, I thought I would use this title and share it with you.

   Other people have a tremendous impact on our lives regardless of our age or occupation.  Who we develop friendships with can bring enjoyment, delight, and pleasure to our lives.  Our friends can challenge, motivate, encourage, disillusion, or even distress us.  Through friendship we learn how to get along with other people, how to give and take, and how to relate on a more intimate level.  Because we all want to be affirmed and esteemed, we need to know the difference between counterfeit and genuine friendships. 

   In a time when casual friendships happen easily, remember quality friendship takes time to make and effort to keep.  A good friendship is one in which you are able to be yourself without fear of judgment, condemnation, or criticism.  A genuine friend will stand with you no matter what the circumstances and accept you without judgment, condemnation, or criticism.

   On the  other hand, an untrue friend will use you to meet his needs, desert you in hard times, and betray you to save himself.  Be careful who you give the honor of being your friend.  The Bible say that bad company corrupts good morals.  (1 Corinthians 15:33)

   To be chosen as a friend is an honor and privilege.  Through the course of life there will be many acquaintances, but those who are called friend will be less.  Choose carefully.  George Washington put it this way, "Associate with men of fine quality, if you esteem your own reputation.; for it is better to be alone than in bad company."

   What character qualities do you desire for your child's friends?

   Can you list qualities that you desire and look for in a friend?  Are you teaching your children virtues that will help them be good friends and make wise friendships?  Some fundamental characteristics to friendship are loyalty, forgiveness, honesty, acceptance, unselfishness, and trustworthiness.

   An important aspect to friendship is the willingness to accept someone for who he is.  For true friendship to thrive there must be a mutual honesty and openness.  However, this comes with risk.  When we share our inner thoughts and ideas, we make ourselves vulnerable.  If we reveal things about ourselves, someone may hurt our feelings.  Only when we allow someone to see us without our self created masks can we experience the blessings of genuine friendship.

   At some point we will hurt someone we love.  It may be indirectly through something we do or say.  Or we may tell someone what we think, thus causing her grief and agony.  When someone you love cause pain and conflict how do you respond?  Do you lash out in anger, or do you remember that she loves you and desires only the best for you?  Part of having a lasting friendship is your willingness to extend and accept forgiveness.  Christ extends His forgiveness, how can we do any less?

   Friendship is a result of mutual interests and common desires.  Friendship is more than mere acquaintance and requires more than devotion.  Friendship truly enhances our lives. 

   As we find pleasure in new friends and comfort in old ones, we realize our friendships are worth every effort.  Samuel Johnson shares a principle applicable at any age:  "True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in their worth and choice."