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    The One True Religion

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    Finding Your Way Through To God

    In this modern society, I realize that it’s easy to lose one’s way, especially considering the sheer multitude of voices and religions that are being presented. Is it, as many claim, more than one way to heaven? Is it truly a matter of having your good deeds outweigh your bad deeds? Or is it as some say, heaven is open for all, and some day everyone will be forgiven, even the devil himself and we will all be with the Lord forever?

    If heaven is real, and I believe more than anything it is, then it’s of vital importance that we find out. Because heaven is for eternity, and if it really exists, then the most important thing is the world is for someone to do is discover the way. Jesus told us that many will not find their way, and many will be deceived.

    13 “Enter through the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who go through it. 14 How narrow is the gate and difficult the road that leads to life, and few find it.
    15 “Be on your guard against false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravaging wolves. 16 You’ll recognize them by their fruit. – Matthew 7:13-16 CSB

    If Jesus himself tells us that narrow is the gate and path that leads to life, then how can we be sure we find it? In the very next verse, Jesus answers that question for us. He tells us that false prophets, i.e., pastors, preachers, evangelists, YouTube content creators, new age religion priests can all be identified by one thing: You’ll recognize them by their fruit. In other words, are they preaching hate? Are their followers good people or people prone to violence?

    There is a measuring stick that I personally use. Are their actions in support of good or evil? Are their points of view twisted to the point where they deny what is written in the Bible? Just listen to their message: Remember, Gospel means ‘Good News’. If what they’re preaching isn’t good news, then it isn’t the gospel. I’ve heard many, many so-called Christians, some of them are on TV to this very day. But when you listen to their message, there is no good news. And without the good news, there isn’t a Gospel.

    Can Your Good Deeds Save you?

    To be brutally honest, one of the most foolish theories known. First of all, is this the way we do things on this earth? If someone commits a crime, do we first tally up all the good things a person has done so we can compare it to the bad things. What would you think if you were sitting in court one day, and a defense attorney stood up and said:

    “Your honor, I know my client did a horrible thing, killing his wife in cold blood. But I’d like to point out that before this incident, he hadn’t had as much as a speeding ticket. He heads up the yearly United Way drive, he’s a member of the Chamber of Commerce. He even volunteers for the little league as a coach. I believe my client’s good deed outweigh his bad ones, so we have to set him free.”

    When you consider letting your good deeds outweigh your bad deeds, one of the first things you need to do is consider who is going to be the judge. Because the one thing no one considers is what God may think of your good deeds. God tells us in blunt language what he thinks of our good deeds:

    “But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousness are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.” – Isaiah 64:6 KJV

    The Authenticity of the Bible

    For years, I have debated these naysayers who claim we cannot know the authenticity of the Bible. I have came to one conclusion for those people. They claim not to be convinced of the authenticity of the Bible because they don’t want to be convinced. If they were convinced then they would be obligated to be responsible to the content of the Bible. So it’s easier for them to simply claim not to be convinced.

    And I’ve been down that road, talking about Dead Sea Scrolls and the Septuagint (that means “seventy”. Around 200 B.C., a group of seventy Greek scholars got together to transcribe the Old Testament of the Bible into Greek). But I have a much easier argument to make. I believe the Bible is the inerrant word of God. I believe that God is more than powerful enough to keep his word from becoming corrupted over the years. If God is real, and the Bible is the message from him to us, then I believe as the Bible says, “… Thou has well seen: I will hasten my word to perform it.” (Jeremiah 1:12). In today’s language, we would say, God watches over his word to perform it.

    Now there are other religions that claim God’s word has become corrupted, or God’s word is outdated. Some even have the audacity to claim that the Bible’s instruction aren’t for us today. That is a broad road that leads to destruction. To those people who claim God’s word has become corrupted, and that’s why God had to send us another prophet to correct the corruption, I would simply say this: If the god you worship wasn’t powerful enough to keep his word from being corrupted, then perhaps what you’re worshipping really isn’t God after all.

    I’m not saying this as a taunt or to offend. I’m offering this up as a consideration: How can any being claim to be God, but not be able to keep his Word, the Bible from being corrupted? That is how I know the Bible is the Word of God. Because no matter how many people try to claim that Bible isn’t the word of God, the Bible passes every test. And yes, we can bring up the Septuagint, and we can bring up the Dead Sea scrolls, because this is secondary proof that the Bible has not become corrupted over the years.

    How The Akedah Proves Christianity

    The Akedah or the “Binding of Isaac” is typically only a word used by the Jewish community. But it is one of the best known stories of the Bible. The story is the time where God challenged Abraham to sacrifice his son to God as a burnt offering. Now this is a story that is common to all three major religions; Christianity, Islam and Judaism all talk about the sacrifice of Abraham’s son.

    Let’s start with Islam: Muslims believe that it wasn’t Isaac that was brought to Mt. Moriah, but it was Ishmael. In case you don’t know, Ishmael was the son born between Abraham and his wife Sarah’s servant, Hagar. This is one of those incidents that Muslims claim the Bible was corrupted, making it necessary for the prophet Mohammed to correct the texts of the Bible. But for this study it really doesn’t matter who Muslims believe was brough to Mt. Moriah.

    Jews and Christians alike believe that the Bible is true and it was Isaac that was taken to Mt. Moriah to be sacrificed by Abraham. So before we go any further, let’s read exactly what the Bible has to say. I will be using the English Standard Version (ESV), because I feel this gives us the closest translation while putting it modern English.

    ​1 After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” 3 So Abraham rose early in the morning, saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him, and his son Isaac. And he cut the wood for the burnt offering and arose and went to the place of which God had told him.

    4 On the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes and saw the place from afar. 5 Then Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey; I and the boy will go over there and worship and come again to you.” 6 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on Isaac his son. And he took in his hand the fire and the knife. So they went both of them together.

    7 And Isaac said to his father Abraham, “My father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” He said, “Behold, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” 8 Abraham said, “God will provide for himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” So they went both of them together.


    9 When they came to the place of which God had told him, Abraham built the altar there and laid the wood in order and bound Isaac his son and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. 10 Then Abraham reached out his hand and took the knife to slaughter his son. 11 But the angel of the LORD called to him from heaven and said, “Abraham, Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 12 He said, “Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.”

    13 And Abraham lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, behind him was a ram, caught in a thicket by his horns. And Abraham went and took the ram and offered it up as a burnt offering instead of his son. 14 So Abraham called the name of that place, “The LORD will provide”; as it is said to this day, “On the mount of the LORD it shall be provided.”


    15 And the angel of the LORD called to Abraham a second time from heaven 16 and said, “By myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, 17 I will surely bless you, and I will surely multiply your offspring as the stars of heaven and as the sand that is on the seashore. And your offspring shall possess the gate of his enemies, 18 and in your offspring shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice.” Genesis 22:1-18 ESV

    I sincerely hope you took time to read this. Believe it or not, this is the entire crux in which Christianity hangs it promise of salvation on. But first let’s take a look at the story itself. There has been many, many things written about this story of the Bible. And believe it or not, most of it has not been good. For many, this story makes no sense whatsoever. It portrays God as an over-bearing, cruel Task Master who forces Abraham to live for 3 days in absolute misery.

    For centuries, writers, philosophers, and theologians have grappled with the ethical nightmare it presents: Why would a loving, just God demand the ritual slaughter of an innocent child, especially the very son of the promise?

    • 1. Søren Kierkegaard – Fear and Trembling (1843): Perhaps the most famous philosophical exploration of the Akedah, written under the pseudonym Johannes de Silentio. Kierkegaard doesn’t just question God; he stands in absolute dread of the scenario. He introduces the concept of the “teleological suspension of the ethical.” From a human, ethical standpoint, what God commanded Abraham to do was outright murder.
    • 2. Immanuel Kant – The Conflict of the Faculties (1798): Kant, a champion of absolute rational morality, took a much harsher stance against the narrative, arguing that Abraham’s response to God was fundamentally flawed. Kant famously wrote that Abraham should have responded to the voice by saying: “That I ought not to kill my good son is quite certain; but that you, who appear to me, are God, I am not certain, and cannot become certain.” Through this, Kant questions the very idea that God would ever use such a test.

    There are other arguments that I could quote, but the discrepancy for me is the Word of God itself. In the book of Jeremiah 7:31. God laments the actions of the Israeli people, who have committed one of the worst things that a people could do.

    “And they have built the high places of Tophet, which is in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to burn their sons and their daughters in the fire; which I commanded them not, neither came it into my heart.” – Jeremiah 7:31 KJV

    Now the obvious thing we would see here is a contradiction. Because this story, this ‘akedah’, God is telling Abraham to do just that. So is this God claiming to do something he says never even crossed his mind? If you look at this event from the Jewish perspective, then that’s exactly what it is. The same thing is true if you look at this event from the Islamic perspective. However, we haven’t looked this from the Christian perspective.

    Only Christianity Has the Answer

    However, when we look at this story through the perspective of Christianity, all things make sense. God has placed man on this earth, and gave him free will. But while this is frequently talked about among religious and secular people alike, there is another provision that isn’t as well known. In order to truly give man free will, he had to give him authority over the planet. Because without the earth is our possession, God could have just acted like an over-bearing landlord and demanded we do whatever he wanted.

    5 Yet you have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings
    and crowned him with glory and honor.
    6 You have given him dominion over the works of your hands;
    you have put all things under his feet,     – Psalms 8:5-6 ESV

    God had to have permission from man in order to send his son into this world, and let him die for sins of the world in order to reconcile man to himself. That would have been a breach of his oath to let man suffer the consequences of sin. Because when God gave us freewill, he also told us that we would be held responsible for our actions. Strictly speaking, God had no right to rescue us from our sins.

    However, when God asked Abraham to sacrifice his only son whom he loved, Abraham performed the Akedah exactly as God hoped he would. And because man was willing to sacrifice his son for God, then God had the authority to sacrifice his Son for man. And that, is the crux of Christianity, that we are incapable of saving ourselves. That all our righteous deeds are as dirty rags before the Lord. And in order to save us we needed someone, a human, who had no sin of his own, and could stand in our place.

    Because Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son for God, then God had the authority to sacrifice his Son for man.

    And that is exactly what Jesus did on the cross. He took our sins, he took our failures and because he had no sins of his own, he was able to stand in our place. And this is why Christianity is the one, true religion. Because in Christianity, the Bible is made whole and complete. All throughout the Old Testament we are given clues and hints about the coming Messiah. Islam doesn’t answer these questions, because Muslims deny the authenticity of the Bible. Judaism cannot answer these questions, because they have been blinded to the Good News of Christ until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.

    But only Christianity fills the gap. Only Christianity can solve the mysteries, only Christianity gives us the way, the only way to heaven. Because let’s face it: Heaven doesn’t belong to man. If you want to go to heaven, you’re going to go God’s way.

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    Health Alert: Potential Measles Exposure at LAX and Nearby Hilton Hotel

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    Los Angeles Health Dept. Confirms Measles Case

    19 June, 2026: Los Angeles County health officials have issued a public warning following a confirmed case of measles in an international traveler. The individual, who arrived on Cathay Pacific Flight CX 884 on June 11, 2026, was infectious while transit through the region and may have exposed others at two high-traffic locations.

    Key Exposure Details:

    • LAX (Tom Bradley International Terminal): June 11, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
    • Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel (5711 W. Century Blvd): June 11, between 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.

    What to Watch For:

    Anyone present at these locations during the specified times is urged to monitor themselves for symptoms, which can develop anywhere from 7 to 21 days after exposure. The official monitoring window closes on July 2, 2026.

    This marks the sixth measles case reported in Los Angeles County this year. Health officials note that the risk of exposure could rise as summer travel increases, particularly with Los Angeles hosting upcoming FIFA World Cup events. The CDC is currently working to notify passengers who were seated near the traveler on the flight.

    Another Sign of the times

    The Bible states that in the last days there would be outbreaks of disease. These would be very troubling diseases, something that will frighten the people and be devastating. We’re already seeing an outbreak of Ebola that resists containment, a new variant of Hantavirus, which for the first time in history has gained the capability to spread from human to human. With all these different outbreaks occurring around the world, it is no coincidence that this happens to be part of the prophecies of the last days.

    “There will be mighty and violent earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences (plagues: malignant and contagious or infectious epidemic diseases which are deadly and devastating); and there will be sights of terror and great signs from heaven.” – Luke 21:11 AMP

    Furthermore, this aligns with a deeply significant trend unfolding in biblical prophecy recently. We are increasingly seeing current global events mirror the stark imagery and conditions associated with the ride of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. The fourth horse of the Apocalypse is a pale-green sickly horse, and its rider is death. All four horsemen are exactly lined up as we’re heading into the tribulation:

    • A White Horse: The white horse and its rider represent a false peace. Just as we’ve seen in the last few days, Israel is attacked and criticized for responding, and given empty promises of peace. Just as said in Jeremiah 8:11: “For they have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.”
    • A Red Horse: The red horse represents the thirst for war we see all around the world. Russia is fighting Ukraine, Hezbollah in Lebanon is attacking Israel, Iran declaring its intention to destroy the nation of Israel, many countries in the Middle East threatening retaliation should America attempt to remove the IRGC from Iran.
    • A Black Horse: The black horse represents skyrocketing food prices. The Bible predicts there will such runaway inflation that a day’s wage would only be enough to pay for one meal.
    • A Pale, Green Sickly Horse: The pale horse represents death. But a specific death: A death that comes as a result of hunger, sickness and war. ‘And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.’ – Revelation 6:8 KJV

    Measles-infected traveler may have exposed passengers at LAX and nearby hotel, health officials warn

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    You Were Created To Be Happy

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    Happiness is the central force, the driving desire behind everything you do. From the time you wake up in the morning, until you go to bed at night, happiness is the motivation. I challenge you to think about this: Ask yourself about today, what have you done, and what was the motivation behind it? Today is Friday, so the first thing I did this morning was take out the trash. Because Friday is trash day here. But more than that, getting rid of trash keeps my home clean and healthy; those are two things I enjoy, a clean and healthy house.

    That’s because you weren’t created to be miserable. The biggest misconception is that God doesn’t want you to be happy; that somehow is pleases God to make you miserable. Nothing could be further from the truth. When you are unhappy, it produces stress, which takes a negative toll on your body. Stress has been proven to raise blood pressure, wreak havoc on your immune system, produce depression and many other things.

    That is not the way God wants you to live! He wants you to live in peace. He wants you to cast all your cares on him. He would love nothing better than to take care of you. But so often, we work very hard to keep our burdens, our fears and anxiety to ourselves because we have been sold this idea that God doesn’t like it when we’re happy.

    There is nothing special about me. I am simply reading the Bible and believing what I read. I am 62 years old, and I’ve never been happier in my life. I’ve been married to the lady of my dreams for 38 years. My bills are paid, I cannot think of anything I want that I don’t already have, and I’m healthy, my wife is healthy and so are our kids. And most of all, I have Jesus in my life. What else would I need?

    You can have peace, you can be happy. Because that’s what Jesus brings in your life. He doesn’t want you miserable. A long time ago, I made a decision: “From now on, I’m going to believe the Word of God over and above anything I can see with my eyes, or hear with my ears.” You would be amazed at how the world just fell into place after making that decision. Things I wondered about all my life suddenly made sense. Old doubts I had harbored all my life suddenly just disappeared. And I found happiness. And you can too.

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    “The Art of Surrender”

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    Donald Trump’s Deal With Iran Is Nothing Short of a White Flag

    We have been bought and sold, lock, stock and barrel. Donald Trump has proven his critics right, and literally handed Iran the opportunity to build nuclear weapons. The agreement that was reached was a travesty: Donald Trump wanted a legacy, he’s got one. He’s going to be the humiliation of the United States.

    So, let’s take a look at this deal, or better yet, let Donald Trump tell us himself: Let’s go through the book written by Donald Trump and let’s see how he betrayed what he himself believed in, and capitulated to Iran on all fronts. Keep in mind, this deal hurts the USA, it hurts Israel and by every measure, he declared Iran the winner.

    The Betrayal of The United States of America

    • Leverage: In The Art of the Deal, Trump argues for creating leverage to dictate terms. By initiating a 110-day conflict only to end it with a deal that returns to the status quo, the administration effectively surrendered its own leverage, essentially paying a “diplomatic premium” to exit a situation it created. Trump created a situation where he actually gave leverage away to Iran, which left him exposed, and as a result, he made absolutely zero gains.
    • “Thinking Big” vs. “Managing Failure”: Donald Trump made several boasts and many promises in the beginning of this war. He promised the Iranian people they would be free. He promised Iran would not have any enriched uranium. He promised that there would be no more threat to Israel. Not only did Trump accomplish nothing, but he went backwards. The Iranian people still live under the yoke of a disgusting Islamic regime, they still have their enriched uranium, with Russia’s promise to supply even more to Iran, and even now, Iran is threatening Israel.
    • The “Winning” Narrative vs. Reality: Donald Trump always wanted his legacy to be the ‘winner’. Long before he had any political ambitions, he touted himself as a winner. The reality is that Donald Trump surrendered to Iran. They may not be calling it surrender (although that is exactly what Iran is calling it), but that’s exactly what he did.

    Nuts and Bolts of the ‘Deal’

    Donald Trump initiated a “War of Choice” on Iran. He had a lot of rhetoric, but very little plan. His war resulted in significant loss of life, world economic instability, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. All in vain, all to end up in the very same stalemate we were in at the beginning. Except Trump has promised $300 billion in reparations to Iran. On top of all that, we really still don’t know the details. That’s because Trump has been very vague on the details of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

    And let’s examine this MOU. What is a Memorandum of Understanding? In all my years, I have never heard this term used to describe a peace deal. This is obviously worded very carefully in order to make sure no one thinks that Iran is being forced to do anything. In fact, understanding can mean capitulation or surrender. Yet another victory for Iran; this isn’t a peace agreement: this is a Memorandum of Understanding.

    The deal calls for the unfreezing of Iranian assets, it allows Iran to immediately sell oil, and offering funds directly to Iran, effectively ‘buying’ the very stability it failed to achieve through military pressure. It is no exaggeration that this military action will gain the reputation of a second Vietnam.

    The most devastating thing is the sheer embarrassment I feel as someone who supported Trump in the past. This is a man who was full of bluster and arrogance at the beginning of the war, who now approached Iran with, as we’d say in Kentucky, ‘his hat in his hand’. This is a saying that means a person is humbling themselves in order to ask a favor. That was the attitude that Donald Trump had to approach Iran in order to get this agreement.

    Donald Trump’s Arrogance

    What is absolutely infuriating to me is the fact that even now, Trump still wants to act like he’s the genius in this, and we’re all at fault for doubting him. In an alleged video statement he put out on those who are criticizing this deal, he said:

    “The alternative to this deal was a global recession. There are stupid people who want to see a global recession, they are just stupid people. The Strait of Hormuz would never have been opened”. – President Donald Trump

    “Well Mr. President, and I use that term loosely; since you’re so much smarter than the average bear, if the Strait of Hormuz was such an important impasse to victory in this war, why didn’t you think of that before you decided to go to war with Iran?” – Me.

    And that is the important fact that we need to see. Donald Trump is prone to ignoring obstacles that might present themselves before he decides to move forward. He is well known for hiring advisors and then ignoring their advice. What Trump loves are yes people. He loves those who will praise every decision, every word that comes out of his mouth. Even now, Senator Lindsay Graham (R-S.C) has said that while he is “pleased” about an agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz, he has some real doubts about the Trump’s MOU. This is his statement according to United Press International (UPI)

    “I am somewhat concerned that Iran’s view of the agreement seems different than what the American negotiating team is claiming,” Graham wrote on Sunday. “Under our law, any nuclear deal with Iran will be sent to Congress for review and a vote. I look forward to reviewing the final product, and I believe it is imperative that the architect of the deal, Vice President Vance and his negotiating partners, be part of the process in presenting the final deal to Congress.” – Senator Lindsay Graham (R – S.C)

    Trump, the typical tough-guy persona, replied that is was Graham that might be in trouble. I can tell you a lot of MAGA Republicans are very upset at this surrender to Iran, myself included. I’m feeling a real need right now to throw my support to Senator Graham right now.

    This Is Lining Directly Up With Bible Prophecy

    For years, I knew there was going to have to be a President who betrayed the United States of America. As I live and breathe, I never, ever thought it would be a Republican. I don’t know much about politics and international strategic relations, but I do know about Bible Prophecy. And I can tell you this: Now, like never before in the history of the world, everything is perfectly lined up for the Ezekiel 38 War, and the beginning of the Tribulation.

    Right now, Israel stands alone. The Bible predicts a time when Iran and some other Islamic nations, decide to take matters into their own hands and destroy the nation of Israel once and for all. The Bible doesn’t say that any nation comes to her aid. What it does say is that the response from other countries indicate a diplomatic response rather than a military confrontation:

    Sheba and Dedan and the merchants of Tarshish and all its leaders will say to you, ‘Have you come to seize spoil? Have you assembled your hosts to carry off plunder, to carry away silver and gold, to take away livestock and goods, to seize great spoil?’ – Ezekiel 38:13 ESV

    The Bible then says it will be God Almighty himself that stands up and destroys the attacking armies:

    19 For in my jealousy and in my blazing wrath I declare, On that day there shall be a great earthquake in the land of Israel. 20 The fish of the sea and the birds of the heavens and the beasts of the field and all creeping things that creep on the ground, and all the people who are on the face of the earth, shall quake at my presence. And the mountains shall be thrown down, and the cliffs shall fall, and every wall shall tumble to the ground.

    21 I will summon a sword against Gog on all my mountains, declares the Lord GOD. Every man’s sword will be against his brother. 22 With pestilence and bloodshed I will enter into judgment with him, and I will rain upon him and his hordes and the many peoples who are with him torrential rains and hailstones, fire and sulfur. 23 So I will show my greatness and my holiness and make myself known in the eyes of many nations. Then they will know that I am the LORD.

    3 Then I will strike your bow from your left hand, and will make your arrows drop out of your right hand. 4 You shall fall on the mountains of Israel, you and all your hordes and the peoples who are with you. I will give you to birds of prey of every sort and to the beasts of the field to be devoured. 5 You shall fall in the open field, for I have spoken, declares the Lord GOD. 6 I will send fire on Magog and on those who dwell securely in the coastlands, and they shall know that I am the LORD. Ezekiel 38:19-23, 39:3-6 ESV

    Yes, God himself will not only stop this attack on the land of Israel but with fury will destroy these troops, leaving only a small remnant surviving.

    And I will turn thee back, and leave but the sixth part of thee, and will cause thee to come up from the north parts, and will bring thee upon the mountains of Israel: – Ezekiel 39:2

    The bottom line is this: Donald Trump has foolishly left the door wide open for Ezekiel 38 and 39 to take place. And there is nothing stopping it from happening tomorrow, or the day after. In fact, Israel has vowed to continue the assault on Hezbollah, should they continue their assault. As for Iran, they are ‘feeling their oats’ now, with a win against the USA under their belt. They have vowed to attack Israel should Israel continue with their attacks on Lebanon. And the very real truth is that Iran feels like now they are the ones holding the cards.

    I wouldn’t doubt for one single minute that Iran feels like they can do anything they want now with impunity. All they have to do is close the Strait of Hormuz, and they know they can squeeze Trump into capitulation. In fact, I would love to get a look at the unredacted MOU. I would almost bet there is a provision in there that limits what Trump can to in retaliation when it comes to Israel.

    But for Christians, this is a cause for celebration. This means that the day of our salvation is without a doubt here; any day now, we can look forward to being taken out of this earth, and escaping the 7 years of judgement that will fall upon everyone on the face of the earth. It used to be a popular saying among Christians: “Read the back of the Book: WE WIN!” Well we do win, and right now, this very minute while we watch Bible prophecy come to pass right in front of us, we can comfort one another with the words of the Bible:

    “And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.” – Luke 21:28 KJV

    As I have made the point many times, not when we’ve suffered for 10 years, not when we’ve endured the tribulation, but when these things begin to come to pass.

    Trump says he’ll send Iran deal to Congress for approval – UPI

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    Ezekiel Chapter 39: Israel’s Nuclear Attack

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    The Bible Predicts a Nuclear Attack on Israel

    Of all the prophecies in the Bible, bar none, the one prediction I believe is the most amazing, the most chilling, the most foretelling of all, is Ezekiel chapter 39. Most people are fascinated and a little obsessive of chapter 38, however my obsession is chapter 39. Because in that chapter, we’re told about a clean up. That’s right, a clean up operation after a battle. But this clean up is like nothing else.

    This clean up describes professionals who are hired to do specialized work. Now, I used the word ‘nuclear’ in the title, and while I personally believe that is true, it is plausible that it could be either a chemical or biological attack. However, according to the Scriptures, the nuclear option feels like the best fit for the scenario described.

    8 Behold, it is come, and it is done, saith the Lord GOD; this is the day whereof I have spoken. 9 And they that dwell in the cities of Israel shall go forth, and shall set on fire and burn the weapons, both the shields and the bucklers, the bows and the arrows, and the handstaves, and the spears, and they shall burn them with fire seven years: 10 So that they shall take no wood out of the field, neither cut down any out of the forests; for they shall burn the weapons with fire: and they shall spoil those that spoiled them, and rob those that robbed them, saith the Lord GOD.


    11 And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will give unto Gog a place there of graves in Israel, the valley of the passengers on the east of the sea: and it shall stop the noses of the passengers: and there shall they bury Gog and all his multitude: and they shall call it The valley of Hamongog. 12 And seven months shall the house of Israel be burying of them, that they may cleanse the land. 13 Yea, all the people of the land shall bury them; and it shall be to them a renown the day that I shall be glorified, saith the Lord GOD.

    14 And they shall sever out men of continual employment, passing through the land to bury with the passengers those that remain upon the face of the earth, to cleanse it: after the end of seven months shall they search. 15 And the passengers that pass through the land, when any seeth a man’s bone, then shall he set up a sign by it, till the buriers have buried it in the valley of Hamongog. 16 And also the name of the city shall be Hamonah. Thus shall they cleanse the land. – Ezekiel 39:8-16 KJV

    What an incredible passage. I get excited every time I read this! Why? For one simple reason; how did Ezekiel know? How did he know the modern procedures for cleaning a site contaminated with either nuclear, chemical or biological weapons? How could he have known? I’ll tell you how. Because there is a God in heaven who has sworn to protect Israel against anything and everything that man could throw against her.

    So after the war, the first thing we notice is that for the next seven years, nothing is needed to use to create energy. Nothing. Could Israel be able to use unspent nuclear material to make electricity? Could this last 7 years? That is exactly what the Bible says. Remember, we’re reading something that Ezekiel was being told. He had no idea what these words and paragraphs meant, but as a loyal prophet of the LORD, he recorded it as best he could.

    How This Clean Up Takes Place

    • They Must Wait Seven Months Before Beginning: The very first thing we see is that Israel must wait seven months before the clean up can begin. This is very common especially for nuclear waste clean up. At first, the land is considered too ‘hot’ to enter, but over time, radiation decays, and then it becomes safe to enter. While they’re waiting apparently the stench of the area causes travelers to avoid even getting close to the area. “after the end of seven months shall they search.” (v. 14). Meanwhile the stench is driving travelers away. “and it shall stop the noses of the passengers:” (v. 11).
    • Israeli Tax Money Is Used To Pay Professionals: The Scripture says that all of Israel will bury the dead. However this cannot be literally true because the passage says that professional are hired to bury the dead. I believe this is talking about taxpayer monies are used in order to pay for the clean up. This is how all of Israel buries the dead. “Yea, all the people of the land shall bury them” (v. 13). “And they shall sever out men of continual employment, passing through the land to bury with the passengers those that remain upon the face of the earth,” (v. 14).
    • The People and the Waste is Buried Downwind of Israel: The Scripture tells us there will be a place where the people of Gog will be buried along with the waste material of the battle, east of the sea. Obviously this isn’t the Mediterranean Sea, because east of the sea is Israel. But the Dead Sea is east of the nation of Israel, and due to prevailing winds that come off of the Mediterranean Sea, this places the waste downwind of Israel. ” And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will give unto Gog a place there of graves in Israel, the valley of the passengers on the east of the sea:” (v. 11)
    • The clean up itself takes 7 months: It is very important to understand that this passage talks about two separate periods of 7 months. First they have to wait 7 months to begin and then the cleanup itself takes another 7 months. “And seven months shall the house of Israel be burying of them, that they may cleanse the land.” (v. 12)
    • If something is found later on, they are not to touch it. Instead, they place a marker close by, and the professionals return to clean up what was found: This is absolutely amazing! In Ezekiel’s day, what could he have possibly dreamed up that would only be handled by professionals? Yes, they did have strict regulations on handling a dead body, but those rules only applied to the temple priests. But Ezekiel clearly says that if a bone is found they place a marker for the professionals to return and bury it. “when any seeth a man’s bone, then shall he set up a sign by it, till the buriers have buried it in the valley of Hamongog” (v. 15)

    The Similarity of Modern Clean Up Techniques

    There are several things written in Ezekiel that parallels modern techniques for clean up an area deemed to be hazardous. First of a waiting period is crucial to a modern nuclear clean up. The framework described in the text aligns surprisingly well with the fundamental principles of Incident Command and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) operations.

    How Ezekiel managed to figure this out over 2,500 years ago can only mean one thing: This had to be some type of divine revelation from a being that was not bound by the laws of time and space. That being saw what was going on in the future, and relayed that information to Ezekiel. This is too much exact knowledge to be coincidental, and there were no religious ceremonies at that time similar to what Ezekiel described.

    What Does The Future Hold?

    Sometime in the near future, and with what we’ve been seeing lately in the news, this could be next year, next month, next week, or tomorrow. Iran will gather up with several of its allies, and they will plan an attack. Their goals will be simple: Use some sort of weapon of mass destruction to attack Israel, something that will throw the entire nation into chaos. While Israel tries to fight back they will be ready to overwhelm the country with people and resources, with the goal of wiping out the entire Jewish population.

    Little do they know or realize that God, the REAL God, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob will fight for Israel. One of the scariest things I’ve ever read in the Bible is this verse: “And it shall come to pass at the same time when Gog shall come against the land of Israel, saith the Lord GOD, that my fury shall come up in my face.” – Ezekiel 38:18 KJV

    What a horrifying thought! Imagine the Lord GOD staring at you with fury in his face! That will be the attitude of the God whom the world hates. That will be day that everyone, Jew, Christian, and Muslim alike finds out who is the REAL God of heaven. When Gog’s troops are swiped away from the face of the earth by God’s own fury.

    Hatred Blinds Islam

    It is time for nicety to pass away. We have no more time to be ‘nice’. Muslims who want to eliminate the nation of Israel are fighting the God of heaven and it’s time someone pointed out the obvious. I’d rather be hated by Muslims by trying to save Muslims than applauded by Muslims while they go to hell.

    Since 1948, the surrounding Arab nations have tried time, and time, and time, again to eliminate Israel. Every single time, without exception, Israel went away victorious and her enemies went home, as we’d say in Kentucky, with their tails between their legs. How many times?

    • 1948, The War of Independence.
    • 1956, the Sinai War.
    • 1967, the Six-Day War.
    • 1973, the Yom Kippur War.
    • 1982, the First Lebanon War.
    • 2006, The Second Lebanon War.
    • 2023, The Israel-Hamas War.

    How many more wars need to be won by Israel before someone gets a clue? This doesn’t even include the smaller Operations and Conflicts, Border Skirmishes, etc.

    Behold, the days come, saith the LORD,
    that the plowman shall overtake the reaper,
    and the treader of grapes him that soweth seed;
    and the mountains shall drop sweet wine,
    and all the hills shall melt.
    14 And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel,
    and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit them;
    and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof;
    they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them.
    15 And I will plant them upon their land,
    and they shall no more be pulled up out of their land which I have given them,
    saith the LORD thy God. – Amos 9:13-15 KJV

    Read this passage, then read it again. Then, think of the nation of Israel right now. Despite war, despite every single nation in the world turning their backs on them, they are prosperous. They’re not hurting from all these embargoes placed on them by various nations of the world. Right now, Israel produces more food than they can eat, more natural gas than they can use. Just like the Bible predicted, Israel has turned into a garden of Eden, while the nations surrounding them experience drought.

    All over the world, Jews are finding out they were never really welcome in the nations they call home, and they are moving out going to their true spiritual home. And just as the Bible predicted, God himself is on their side and no one, not even a conglomeration of Arab nations is going to be able to kick them out.

    The Bible is coming exactly true, just as predicted. I honestly don’t know how any rational person can take a look at this mountain of evidence and come up with any other conclusion. I’m not trying to degrade anyone, I’m trying to get their attention. No other God exists except for one. And his word never became corrupted, because he watches over his word to perform it. I’ll be as nice as I can, but if your religion tells you that your God couldn’t keep his word from becoming corrupted, then maybe your god isn’t really god after all.

    Think about that for a minute. I believe the Bible is the inerrant word of God. I believe this because the Bible says that he watches over his word. Now if a religion is saying that the Bible has become corrupted, and that’s why it was necessary for another prophet to come along and change what the Bible says, then shouldn’t your first thought be how can an omnipotent God be powerless to stop his word from being corrupted?

    The Bible’s prophecies are being fulfilled one by one. Just the other day, the prophecy in Jeremiah was fulfilled. Last September, Zechariah 12:2-3 came to pass. We are literally watching Bible prophecy come true in word-for-word fulfillment. And all we’re missing is you. That’s right: The Bible has a very curious prophecy in it. Pay close attention:

    For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. – Romans 11:25 KJV

    That’s right: God is looking for a number. Once that number is reached, God says, “That’s enough. Go bring our family home.” Because the Bible predicts that it’s during the tribulation that Jews turn their hearts back to God. You could be the one we’re waiting for! You could literally be that final number that causes God to say, “enough.”

    I am asking you, begging you not to ignore this invitation. Let God into your heart. You don’t need a church, or an altar, or even a long winded ‘repeat after me’ prayer. You can be saved right here, right now: Getting saved is one of the easiest things you can do. You make a quality decision to be a follower of Christ: You make a confession, take a leap of faith and you’re done. If you’re ready to believe in a real God who loves you more than you will ever know, then say the following prayer out loud:

    Heavenly Father, I confess Jesus is Lord. I believe that he died for my sins, and rose from the dead on the third day, according to Scripture. Come into my life.

    If you prayed that prayer and meant it, you are truly born again. You’ll never worry about where you’ll spend eternity again. And if some negative person, or negative thoughts try to make you doubt, keep this Scripture below in mind. This is your receipt if you will, your proof-of-purchase, that God has redeemed you into the kingdom of His Dear Son.

    “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. 11 For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” – Romans 10:9-11 ESV

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    Donald Trump’s Betrayal of Iran

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    Now, The Path Toward Ezekiel 38 Is Wide Open

    15 June, 2026: I cheered when Donald Trump won the election in 2024. I really thought this was going to be another Reagan era revival. I honestly believed that Donald Trump was a man of his word; and he would do the right thing for Israel.

    But tonight, we have seen the ultimate betrayal of Israel, and a complete desertion of the Iranian people who he personally promised to set them free from the IRGC. But then, he fell into the Nebuchadnezzar Trap. He started thinking he was so great and forgot that God put him where he was. Just like King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon did during Daniel’s time, Trump has become convinced it was him and his genius that has caused this, not God working through him.

    “This Great Deal will bring Peace and Security to the whole Region. Many presidents have tried to make Peace with Iran, and all have failed before me. The Leaders of the Region have, for the first time, found a President who can help them achieve real Peace.” – President Donald Trump

    Compare this to the words of King Nebuchadnezzar:

    “Is not this great Babylon, which I have built by my mighty power as a royal residence and for the glory of my majesty?” – Daniel 4:30 ESV

    I wrote an article about this, You can read it here: OPINION: Donald Trump’s Attitude Toward Israel and Netanyahu

    No More Delays

    To those of us who study Bible prophecy, we knew this had to happen. As much as it was a punch in the gut to see Trump betray the people of Iran. But now, this has opened the door to Ezekiel 38:

    And I will turn you about and put hooks into your jaws, and I will bring you out, and all your army, horses and horsemen, all of them clothed in full armor, a great host, all of them with buckler and shield, wielding swords. 5 Persia, Cush, and Put are with them, all of them with shield and helmet; 6 Gomer and all his hordes; Beth-togarmah from the uttermost parts of the north with all his hordes—many peoples are with you. – Ezekiel 38:4-6 ESV

    All these lands are now ready and poised to launch an attack on Israel, and this could literally happen at any time. In fact, the Bible says:

    While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. – 1 Thessalonians 5:3 ESV

    Lands and Their Modern Counterparts

    • Persia – This is easily known: Modern Iran.
    • Cush: Generally identified as the region south of Egypt, corresponding to modern-day Sudan and parts of Ethiopia.
    • Put: Often associated with the region west of Egypt, corresponding to modern-day Libya
    • Gomer: Most scholars connect this to the ancient Cimmerians, placing them in the region of modern-day Turkey.
    • Beth-Togarmah: Frequently associated with the area of ancient Armenia, covering regions that are now part of eastern Turkey and Armenia.
    • Magog: Frequently linked to the lands north of the Caucasus Mountains, often associated with the Scythian peoples.
    • Meshech and Tubal: Often identified with ancient groups in the region of modern-day Turkey.

    The problem with interpretation of the Bible when it comes to places, is the fact that we have a bad habit of changing names. A person that I attribute much of my Bible education, Chuck Missler, would make a reference to St. Petersburg, Russia. Back in the 1700’s the city was named St. Petersburg and remained that until 1914. The name was changed to Petrograd for ten years in 1914. Then it was changed to Leningrad in 1924 and remained Leningrad until 1991. Then was renamed again back to the original name of St. Petersburg.

    The city that is a fascination to me is Istanbul. beginning in 667 B.C, the city was originally founded as a Greek colony named Byzantion, then Latinized as Byzantium. In 330 A.D., Roman Emperor Constantine renamed the city to Constantinople. It remain that name for almost two millennia, until 1930 when the name was changed once again to Istanbul.

    That is the reason in order to translate the Bible lands, we look at the original founders of the land. So when you look at the areas of these ancient, they align perfectly with modern nations who have either gone to war with Israel in the past, or are currently in conflict with Israel.

    Peace, Peace, When There Is No Peace

    This prophecy has just came to pass. Now. In the last few days, this prophecy has literally been fulfilled. Israel is subject to attack, and criticized for retaliation. Instead they are given empty promises of peace.

    They have healed the wound of my people lightly,
    saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace. – Jeremiah 8:11 ESV

    When Donald Trump was elected in 2024, I personally wondered how Bible prophecy could come to pass with such a staunch supporter of Israel as the President of the United States. Recently, I have been getting my answer. Because our President has turned out to be an egotistical, arrogant, belligerent man who is more interested in his reputation than the welfare of the people of Israel or the people of Iran.

    But make no mistake about this: Both Iran and Israel are now in the hands of the most powerful being in the entire universe. And perhaps now, Israel can finally have the peace that the world cannot deliver.

    A Nuclear Attack on Israel?

    If the Bible is true, we’re about to see some sort of tactical nuclear attack on Israel. Either that, or some sort of dirty bomb. Perhaps that is the plan Iran has for all that enriched uranium that they thumbed their nose at Donald Trump with. Ezekiel chapter 39 has a detailed plan for a very unique clean up in Israel. In this chapter, Ezekiel goes into detail on how the clean up from the Ezekiel 38 war. It is really one of the most fascinating things in the Bible.

    Many people tend to focus on the 38th chapter of Ezekiel that is so fascinating, but I personally think that chapter 39 is much more interesting. But this chapter tells us that some sort chemical, nuclear, biological warfare attack on Israel. Whether it’s a fully functional nuclear bomb, or a dirty bomb, something is used that require a specialized procedure for removing some type of toxic or hazardous material.

    Time is Almost Up: The Ezekiel 38 War Update

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    The Man Who Cried “DEAL”

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    January 2025 President of the United States, Donald J. Trump
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    Once Again, Donald Trump Says a Deal With Iran is Reached

    13 June, 2026: Today is Saturday, so that means U.S. President Donald Trump claims a deal is going to be signed tomorrow. If this seems like Deja’ Vu’, it’s only because the President has borrowed a pair of rose colored glasses from the democrat party. How many more times will we go down this road? How long will Iran lead the President of the United States around by the nose, forcing Trump to make a fool of himself time and time again.

    And once again, Donald Trump has promised ‘dire consequences’ should Iran refuse to sign, or break the terms of this non-deal. It’s time someone said out loud what we already know. President Trump stands a better chance of walking on water than making a deal with Iran. And trust me, Mr. President, you’re not a water walker.

    While Donald Trump jumps up on stage and acts like a puppet of the IRGC, manipulated like a tired, old man who keeps getting conned over and over again, let’s take a closer look at this deal:

    “Peace, Peace, When There Is No Peace

    Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, with Pakistan acting as the primary mediator, have reached a point where a “final, agreed upon text” exists, though both sides have expressed caution regarding a timeline for signing.

    While President Trump stated a memorandum of understanding would be signed on Sunday, the Iranian foreign ministry has been more circumspect, indicating that a signing might not occur on Sunday but could happen in the “coming days.”

    Key Provisions:

    • Strait of Hormuz: The agreement aims for the immediate reopening of this critical shipping lane, with a goal to return to pre-war shipping volumes within 30 days.
    • Nuclear Program: In principle, Iran would commit to a lockout period of 15–20 years, during which it would not enrich uranium and would dismantle nuclear sites. Technical negotiations on these specifics are slated to occur during a 60-day period following the signing.
    • Economic Impact: The deal includes provisions for financial relief for Iran, contingent upon compliance.

    The King Who Would Be Peacemaker

    Trump is often decried as a king by his opponents; but if he is indeed going to be a peacemaker, he is going to have to know the people he is negotiating with. And so far, he seems to have no clue whatsoever. Trump believes that money makes the world go around, but in truth, Iran is not going to cave it to Trump’s demands simply for a financial reward.

    What Donald Trump doesn’t know (and it seems will never learn) is the fact that Iran has based itself on a 47 year quest to destroy the nation of Israel. It will never voluntarily give up its nuclear ambition or is uranium. In fact, according to Ezekiel chapter 39, Iran will use that uranium in either a tactical nuclear weapon, or a ‘dirty bomb’ (a conventional bomb that contains nuclear material designed to contaminate the area in which it exploded).

    Just like Palestine, Iran even has this provision in its charter, as one of the main reasons for its being as a nation. Curiously, you never hear liberal condemn Palestine and Iran for their open declaration to commit genocide.

    The Wisdom of Jeremiah

    This prophecy in the book of Jeremiah, is something that could have been written by a current political analyst looking at the Middle East. This is yet another sign, one more proof, yet another example, of how we’re living in the last days, right before the return of Jesus Christ. In this passage we see a time of great suffering in Israel. Jeremiah is condemning the false teachers and false prophets of the times.

    Israel is constantly suffering at the hands of its enemies: And although they are suffering by permission from God due to their disobedience. God is still angry at the false teachers who refuse to tell the people the truth about what is happening to them and what is going to happen. Just like the times in which we are now living:

    Israel is constantly under assault from Hezbollah, Hamas and Iran. Every time they’re attacked, pressure from the outside world pours in, demanding Israel do nothing in return. Oh, you foolish people! Do you not see that you are following in the very same footsteps of Israel ancient enemies? Then are you going to be surprised when you are completely wiped off the face of the earth by the very same God?

    But instead, Israel is offered empty promises by the world and by Donald Trump in particular:

    Because from the least even to the greatest
    Everyone is given to covetousness;
    From the prophet even to the priest
    Everyone deals falsely.
    11 For they have healed the hurt of the daughter of My people slightly,
    Saying, Peace, peace!’
    When there is no peace.
    12 Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination?
    No! They were not at all ashamed,
    Nor did they know how to blush.
    Therefore they shall fall among those who fall;
    In the time of their punishment
    They shall be cast down,” says the LORD. – Jeremiah 8:10-12 NKJV

    I will tell you this: On the day of God’s judgement, I do not want to be in the shoes of anyone who committed abominations against Israel such as the Palestinians, Hezbollah, Hamas or Iran. Now do you see why everyone including Google tries to suppress this blog? Because no one wants you to hear unfiltered truth!

    The fact of the matter is this:

    Now is Not The Time To Hold Your Breath

    Now is not the time for you to be holding your breath, keeping silent about the Gospel of Jesus. If you have loved ones, friends, neighbors who are not born again, stop waiting! I’d rather make a good friend mad by telling him the Gospel, then knowing he or she went to hell without even having a chance at salvation. There is a verse in the Bible that says, “when they say ‘peace and safety’ then sudden destruction comes, and they will not escape.’ That’s what this present time is setting up for. Is this it? Is this the time when Trump will stand up and pat himself on the back for doing such a great job and obtaining some sort of peace agreement.

    Then, right out of the blue, just when you think perhaps a peace has finally been made, there will be a surprise attack. This peace process will stand in ruins. Then another man will come along and do what no one has ever been able to accomplish. Beware that man.

    But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. 2 For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. 3 For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape. – 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 NKJV

    How do I know this? Am I claiming to be a prophet of God? Do I have any ‘special’ gifts or wisdom? No, it’s because I read my Bible Just look at the very next verse:

    But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief. 5 You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness. 6 Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober. 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night. 8 But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation. 9 For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him.
    11 Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing. – 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11 NKJV

    Anyone else, no matter if they claim to be prophet, bishop, or pastor, if they are teaching you another Gospel then this, they are false teachers and are trying to lead you astray. God himself has promised you that he has not appointed us to wrath: Now, if you want to go through the Tribulation, then stop watching. Become a foolish virgin and go around with no expectation of the Lord’s return. But for us who are eagerly watching and waiting for the Lord’s return, we are not of the darkness, but we are of the light.

    If you are not saved, I cannot begin to explain to you in what danger you’re in. I cannot even promise you another 24 hours, until Jesus returns to claim us and take us home to be with him. If you do not want to miss the rapture of the church, it’s time to stop putting it off and get saved.

    Getting saved is one of the easiest things you can do. That’s because it doesn’t depend on you. It depends on the finished work of Jesus on the cross. All you need to do is make a quality decision to follow Jesus. Something you are going to do from now on. Something you’re going to be faithful to. Then you make a confession, and take a step of faith. If you’re ready to do this, read the statement below out loud, and mean it in your heart.

    Heavenly Father, I confess Jesus is Lord. I believe he died on the cross for my sins, and was raised the third day according to Scripture. Come into my life.

    That’s all it takes. If you prayed that from your heart just now, you’re a Christian. You are a born again, child of God. This verse below is your receipt, your proof of purchase that you have been redeemed:

    because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. – Romans 10:9-10 ESV

    Live Updates: U.S.-Iran peace deal to be signed Sunday, Trump says – CBS News

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    “They Hate America”

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    Another Hilarious Parody from Brian Coyne Parodies

    The humor masks a deep truth in this parody:

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    Mother Sues ChatGPT After Daughter Commits Suicide

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    This is the Latest In A String of Lawsuits Against Open AI

    12 June, 2026: A Canadian mother, Kristie Carrier, has filed a lawsuit in San Francisco state court against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT encouraged her 24‑year‑old daughter, Alice, to commit suicide.

    The daughter, whose last name is not mentioned in the article, was 24 years old, and lived in Montreal, Canada. She worked as a web developer and originally turned to ChatGPT in order to troubleshoot computers and gaming consoles. However, she began talking to ChatGPT about her personal problems, including about her suicidal thoughts more than a dozen times.

    The lawsuit claims that ChatGPT validated her negative thoughts, criticized her partner, dismissed crisis hotlines and encouraged her to keep talking to ChatGPT. However, it is important to recognize that ChatGPT’s first response was to suggest she contact a crisis hotline.

    ChatGPT Responds To This Lawsuit

    When I personally questioned ChatGPT over this event, the AI asked me to provide this response:

    When I asked ChatGPT about the lawsuit, it responded:

    “Any suicide is devastating. When someone is in acute psychological distress, they need support from real people and qualified professionals. An AI system is not capable of understanding, caring, or taking responsibility in the way a human can.

    AI systems can be helpful for information, conversation, and emotional support, but they can also make mistakes. One known challenge is that conversational AIs are often designed to be engaging and responsive. If safeguards are inadequate, that same tendency can become harmful, especially when a vulnerable person is seeking validation, reassurance, or guidance about self-harm. Whether OpenAI was legally negligent is for the courts to determine, but the broader question of how AI should respond to mental-health crises is a serious one that many companies, researchers, regulators, and families are now grappling with.

    I am not a therapist, friend, or substitute for mental-health care. When someone expresses an intention to harm themselves, the appropriate response is to encourage connection with real-world support and crisis resources, not to reinforce or romanticize those thoughts.”

    Regardless of one’s view of the lawsuit, that seems like a reasonable starting point. The central question is not whether AI should have safeguards—it should. The harder question is how much responsibility should be assigned to a conversational AI when it interacts with someone who is already experiencing a severe mental-health crisis.

    The Quiet Truth Nobody Mentions

    There is very little talk about suicide on legacy media these days. These suicide rates are nothing short of a tragedy. While the good news is that suicide rates seem to be leveling off, the horrible thing is that these rates are already so high that ‘leveling off’ is just plain unacceptable.

    Before discussing the lawsuit further, it is worth stepping back and looking at the bigger picture. Regardless of how the courts ultimately rule, the reality is that suicide has become one of the most serious public-health challenges of our time. Focusing exclusively on one company, one technology, or one tragic case risks obscuring the larger crisis that has been unfolding for years.

    Suicide is rarely the result of a single conversation, a single person, or a single event. Whether OpenAI’s safeguards were adequate is a legitimate question. But the existence of a chatbot conversation does not eliminate the broader realities of mental illness, social isolation, family relationships, and personal circumstances that often precede a suicide.

    United States Suicide Statistics (2019–2024)

    (All U.S. data from CDC sources)

    Total deaths*

    • 48,824 deaths in 2024
    • Suicide remains a top 10 cause of death in the U.S. (ranked 10th in 2024).

    Rates per 100,000 population*

    • 2023: 14.1 deaths per 100,000 (age‑adjusted) — essentially unchanged from 2022.
    • 2024: 14.4 deaths per 100,000.

    *Fact stats CDC

    I personally trust the statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO). Globally, suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15–29‑year‑olds.

    What The Bible Has To Say

    While no one can know exactly what was going through the mind of a troubled young lady, the Bible does tell us that suicide will be prevalent in the last days.

    …men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. – Luke 21:26 NKJV

    For years, Bible scholars have thought this verse to mean an increase in heart attacks. But now that we get closer to the end, we are allowed to ask a very pertinent question: What could be a better description of suicide than someone’s heart failing them for fear? This shows a very definite, very specific emotional and psychological condition.

    Peace That Passes Understanding

    For someone who has never known this peace, it might sound like an empty promise. Such a level of peace might sound like some sort of fantasy. But this is a real peace, and it can heal broken hearts. I’m not a mental health professional, and I would be the first to tell someone that if you are struggling with mental health, there are professionals that can give you the help you need. I personally struggled with PTSD for nearly 20 years.

    But I can also tell you, as I sit here right now, I have complete peace. I don’t worry about anything; I don’t worry about my health, I don’t worry about finances, and I don’t worry about my family. This is a peace that comes from a complete trust in the Word of God. If you are feeling the weight of the world today, I am asking you to set it down. You were born for a reason. You may have a unique purpose, you might have talents and abilities that are unique to you, but we are all here for one reason.

    You are here because God wants a family. That is your reason for being here. And God has not put you on this earth to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders. God has made specific promises in His Word that means you have no business worrying about what is going on in the world. I invite you right now to take that first step into peace.

    Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. – John 14:1-3 KJV

    Doesn’t that sound like a icy cold drink of water on a scorching hot day? Is your heart crying out to you right now, to give it that kind of peace? Are you tired of that weight holding you back from becoming the very thing God made you to become?

    Getting saved is the easiest thing you have ever done. All you need to do is make a quality decision, one that you will be faithful to. Take a step of faith and make a declaration with your mouth. If you’re ready to take that step, say this out loud:

    Heavenly Father, I confess that Jesus is Lord. I believe that Jesus died on the cross for me, and rose from the dead on the third day, according to Scripture. Come into my heart.

    This is the first step. Now you are a born-again, child of God: A Christian. Now, find a Bible and start reading. You can read the Bible for free online. Begin with the Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Also read the book of Acts. Read and re-read those 5 books until they take root in your heart. Also, keep this verse below in mind. This verse is your receipt, your proof-of-purchase, that you have been redeemed by the gift of God, his only begotten Son, Jesus.

    9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. – Romans 10:9-10 NKJV

    Mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged daughter’s suicide – Reuters

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    Calling Evil Good: Rhode Island Teacher Honored

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    Charlie Kirk, in Tampa Fl. July 2025.
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    The Same Teacher Who Called Charlie Kirk “Garbage” is Being Honored

    10 June, 2026: Benjamin Fillo, a teacher at Barrington High School in Rhode Island, USA, has been honored in the school’s 2026 Year Book, despite his inflammatory remarks concerning the assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025. Following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, Fillo posted a video online calling Kirk “garbage” and criticizing his views on the LGBTQ community and women’s rights.

    Fillo was placed on administrative leave for violating the school district’s social media policy but returned to the classroom on December 1, 2025. The recent criticism stems from a dedication included in the 2026 yearbook, which praises Fillo’s “effervescence and dedication.” A spokesperson for the school district stated that the yearbook dedication was determined by the senior class, not the administration.

    The Reason For This Obvious Hatred

    How ironic: These very same liberals who have the gall to lecture us on hatred, are some of the most despisable, hate-filled people on the planet. Their blatant hostility for anyone who has the courage to stand up for what they believe in evokes some of the most depraved comments and mindsets. They have become the very things they proclaim they hate.

    This isn’t about LGBTQ or Women’s Rights: This is about the difference between good and evil, plain and simple. The liberal mindset is poisoned from the beginning: They believe, in spite of the obvious news headline, that man is basically good. They believe it is the outside influences on a person that causes them to do bad things. This is why we see this trend to blame anything and anyone except the person when something bad happens.

    Right now, this Karmelo Anthony case that is in the news is a typical example. This young man murdered a 17-yo boy. But the liberal mindset this is because of racism, not because Anthony is a killer. Blame the victim, blame society, blame white people; but do not blame the perpetrator of the crime.

    What The Bible Has To Say

    The Bible is clear about God thinks of this theory that man is basically good. Just as the current news headlines prove, man, left to his own devices and without any type of absolute morals, will always gravitate toward evil. There is no such thing as self redemption. This is no such thing as situational ethics:

    But we are all as an unclean thing,
    and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags;
    and we all do fade as a leaf;
    and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. – Isaiah 64:6 KJV

    God is brutally clear about his views on our ‘goodness’. Without being too gross, this reference to ‘filthy rags’ is actually a reference to used menstrual cloths. That is what God thinks of our righteousness.

    “There is none righteous, no, not one;
    11 There is none who understands;
    There is none who seeks after God.
    12 They have all turned aside;
    They have together become unprofitable;
    There is none who does good, no, not one.” – Romans 3:10-12 NKJV

    God’s Judgement Is Clear

    Imagine if this was a teacher at your local school. A man dies in an assassination by those who wanted to take away his God-given right to free speech. That is horrible enough on its own: But for a teacher in your school to stand up and publicly refer to that victim as garbage.

    20 Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil;
    Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness;
    Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
    21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes,
    And prudent in their own sight!
    22 Woe to men mighty at drinking wine,
    Woe to men valiant for mixing intoxicating drink,
    23 Who justify the wicked for a bribe,
    And take away justice from the righteous man! – Isaiah 5:20-23 NKJV

    God’s judgment for those who do such putrid things is spelled out in this same chapter of Isaiah:

    He has stretched out His hand against them
    And stricken them,
    And the hills trembled.
    Their carcasses were as refuse in the midst of the streets. – Isaiah 5:25 NKJV

    Remember this is nothing that should make us angry or vengeful. This is simply a sign of the end of times. The Bible explains to us in Romans 1:18-32 how these people come to this depraved state of mind. And as much as I hate to say it, there will be no redemption for them. Not because God has cut them off, but because they have committed an unpardonable sin: the complete and utter rejection of God. There is no amount of convincing will revive them, only a change of heart from the inside out can save them. Unfortunately, they have given their minds completely over to evil.

    Rhode Island teacher who called slain Charlie Kirk ‘garbage’ honored in high school yearbook – Fox News

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