I came across an article from The Long War Journal. It has since been reported and analyzed in various places on the web. I thought it was interested as ISIS has replaced al-Qaeda (The Base) as the forerunner of the Islamic movement. While the author named the phases, I have placed in parenthesis the highlights of what the plan accomplished. In many ways, the United States helped move this plan along. Here are the steps to Islamic world domination: The... Read more
Jonah 1:1-2, 4:11 Having Compassion for the Lost “The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: “Get up! Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because their wickedness has confronted Me.”” (Jonah 1:1–2, HCSB) “Should I not care about the great city of Nineveh, which has more than 120,000 people who cannot distinguish between their right and their left, as well as many animals?”” (Jonah 4:11, HCSB) I am beginning a series I am... Read more
Made in the USA by Alisa Jordheim Sex slavery: It’s not just something that happens overseas. Made in the USA by Alisa Jordheim (who is the Executive Director of Justice Society) tells five true stories of adults (four women, one man) trafficked as children. Each story is preceded by an overview of the type of trafficking the story addresses and followed up by a statement from the survivors themselves. The book gives a comprehensive guide to child sex trafficking. Each chapter addresses... Read more
The Angels’ Footpath by Ron Cooke The Angels’ Footpath by Ron Cooke is a dystopian novel written in the same style as George Orwell’s 1984. The novel follows the adventures of Rick (Ricardo Juan Sanchez Vasquez) who has a special spiritual gift. The story is interesting and it does keep you interesting throughout the novel. The pace does slow down a bit in chapter two, but after chapter three, one can see the plot thicken and pick up pace. Intertwined... Read more
Sexual Detox by Tim Challies Sexual Detox by Tim Challies is a no-nonsense approach for Christian men who want to overcome sexual addiction – specifically pornography. He bluntly addresses the problem (25): Porn is so prevalent that it’s nearly certain every young man will find it; and once it has been tasted, it is difficult not to indulge. He states that pornography is so dangerous because (29): What it mocks and rejects is a truly intimate joining, the most... Read more
OneCry by Byron Paulus and Bill Elliff OneCry by Byron Paulus and Bill Elliff is a book which will inspire you to pray for spiritual awakening in America. OneCry is a nationwide call for spiritual awakening. As the title states, the book is the story of a movement to get another Spiritual Awakening in America. The book begins by describing a brief history of revivals in America as well as the cycle of spiritual awakening. Following that, they reveal the six... Read more
Jeremiah 18:1-12 Spiritual Awakening We are living in a world today that needs a spiritual awakening. However, spiritual awakenings among the people can only come when the church cries out to God for His deliverance and guidance. This church has gone through a difficult time in the past year. God wants to mold His church into the people He can use to reach others for Jesus Christ. In this passage God reveals to Jeremiah what He is going to do... Read more
Prophecy Watch: Pay With Your Hand Pay with Your Hand – what an interesting idea. I came across this article and video about the idea of using the veins in your hand as a unique identifier. Essentially, at a point of sale, they scan your hand and you type in digits from your phone number. Payment is automatically sent to your bank using the information which is tied to your phone. The beauty of the system is that you don’t... Read more
The Success Puzzle by Dick Kelsey Being successful in life is like a puzzle. When the pieces fit together, it allows one to experience the kind of fruitful, fulfilling life that makes God smile. In The Success Puzzle, pastor Dick Kelsey shares basic principles the Bible sets forth as essential to being successful and accompanying anecdotes that allow a glimpse into his personal experiences and choices that eventually led him to realize God’s potential for his own life As Kelsey details... Read more
The Expanded Bible by Thomas Nelson Publishers The Expanded Bible by Thomas Nelson Publishers is a New Testament which was written to help people understand the Bible. There are a variety of editing devices to help the readers. The editors take great pains to make sure that the words of this translation are made clear. Clarification is made in different ways (I have noted the clarification used in The Expanded Bible in quotes. My comments are below each quote): [... Read more
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