In some ways, the prophecies of Revelation are similar to the classical piece, Bolero, composed by Ravel. Bolero starts with one instrument playing, in a slow melodic fashion. A second instrument then comes in, and then a third. The tempo quickens and soon the whole orchestra is playing, making a discordant climax. In Revelation, it … Continue reading “Bolero”
A Personal Test
I will have to do my writing away from my PC for a while, so am not sure how things will look. Please forgive any issues that this may cause. I will soon go under the knife, to cut out what tumors can be removed — remember me in your prayers. I was torn at … Continue reading “A Personal Test”
Answered Prayers
I believe that God has intervened directly in my life twice, in answer to my prayers. Both times happened when I was still in school. Both times I prayed long into the night, and God granted my requests. A lot of time has passed since then, and though I believe God still answers my prayers, … Continue reading “Answered Prayers”
Death and Hades
Revelation says that when the fourth seal is opened, Death and Hades will be released upon the world, and they will have authority over a quarter of the world. We have been searching for some kind of metric, whereby we can measure whether a quarter of the world has been overcome by war, thereby confirming … Continue reading “Death and Hades”
Summer is coming.
India has recently undergone a heat spike, killing thousands of people before the monsoons came to cool down the country. Pakistan was next in the headlines, as that country too started to burn from the heat of the sun, killing hundreds of people – – http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/pakistan-heat-wave-kills-hundreds-victims-dying-streets-n380201. Though the weather authorities have declared an El Nino in … Continue reading “Summer is coming.”
Has the 5th seal been opened?
For myself, when I view the title of a ‘news’ article, and that title is in the form of a question, then I know that it is not a news article, but rather a propaganda-based opinion piece (which I then promptly ignore)…..please do not stop reading here. In Revelation 6:9-11, it is written: When he … Continue reading “Has the 5th seal been opened?”
Bits and Pieces
Look Beyond the Headlines The slaughter of Believers in a church in South Carolina is being seen as a racist act, rather than one of religious martyrdom, given the testimony of the killer. However, there are plenty of other places where black people (this is one instance where I wish there would be some definitive alternative … Continue reading “Bits and Pieces”
Observations
The European Union has asked for and received its pound of flesh from Greece, in return for additional financial support of that country. Greece was forced to surrender its sovereign rights over control of certain national assets, as well as its ability to regulate its own banking system. It is a process which we have … Continue reading “Observations”
In the clear — for now
This past week, I had another CT scan and also got the final results of tests taken weeks ago — both showed no signs of cancer. I am in the clear for now. I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer of the larynx and lymph nodes, but thanks to your prayers, I was completely healed. … Continue reading “In the clear — for now”
Bits and Pieces
Middle Earth Not only are the glaciers of the world of melting — Iceland, Switzerland, Nepal — but also the glaciers of Middle Earth. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11491426 I went to the mountains of New Zealand’s south island, which were so beautifully highlighted in many scenes from the Lord of the Rings. They were truly beautiful. I make … Continue reading “Bits and Pieces”