Today was even more eventful than yesterday. Perhaps, I should not have written my post yesterday. My Dad and me spent all morning putting the Rodeo in the shop. It is in the shop at Milt’s Auto over on Arkansas. Meanwhile, I got chewed out for posting politics on a UFO Bigfoot Facebook page titled “America Disclosing Uncensored“.
First my Dad and I had breakfast at McDonald’s. Then, we headed over to O’Reilly’s Auto Parts, over on Matlock. There we picked up a new alternator, for the Rodeo. Hoping to get the refund once we can turn in the original part we bought, about six months ago. That was about 9:30 AM. At about 10:30 AM, was when we stopped at Milt’s Auto to confirm dropping the Rodeo off. They said at Milt’s that they could get to it in the morning if we drop it off today. So, about 11:00 AM, we began driving the Rodeo over to the shop, hoping and praying it didn’t die along the way. My Dad followed me, so incase that happened, he wouldn’t leave me behind.
We were headed back. My Dad asked if I need to stop anywhere to buy anything. At first, I told my Dad I had everything. But then, it turned out that we did not have everything. I needed my Redbull Peach Edition. So, we stopped at “The Lake Shop” which always has some. My Dad wanted a Sneaker’s Bar, and I bought a treat for Max. So, I just finished one of my Peach Edition’s and then I have one waiting in the fridge.
Last night, I got chewed out. I posted something political in the Facebook Group America Disclosing Uncensored. Apparently, we are only supposed to post Big Foot and UFO related content to the page. Beth McCord chewed me out for posting something political. Thanks Beth.
I actually do not mean to post political. I just like to make sure I share articles. I would also share science articles. But I disagree with the science. I do not think the earth is billions of years old. Earth is young, and under the effects of sin, and the fall, so everything is being worn down. Some might suggest posting historical. But people do not realize, there is HISTORY in politics. If you study the American Civil War, World War II, or the Vietnam Wars especially, then you get it. That politics is very much a part of the history of those wars. That is, the politics of those wars are front and center to them, and you cannot study the History of those wars without studying the political history. Otherwise, you have an incomplete study, I believe.
Below, I included an article, which I intended my post to based on. It is about the beating of an Islamic faith leader, who became a Christian. The Jihad against Christians continues, and Uganda is one of those countries listed as safe for Christians. Imagine living then, in a country which is unsafe for Christians. Folks, people need to wake up and take it seriously. The rest of the world views Americans as Christian. This sort of thing is headed towards America. In fact, in America we have bigger problems than Jihad, but in some form or fashion, I believe, persecution of the church is headed towards America. Enjoy.
Today, I was going to work. Then, all of a sudden, the brake light and the battery light came on. I was in the Isuzu Rodeo. I called my Dad, he told me to let my supervisor know. I called my supervisor, and she recommended I go to O’Reilly’s Autoparts store, to get the battery checked out. Next thing I know, my Dad is calling me again. So, after my supervisor, Major Wani, finished explaining about O’Reilly’s, I called my Dad back. He also recommended Auto Zone, or O’Reilly’s. I stopped, and googled O’Reilly’s. There was one not far from me, on Park Row and New York.
I went to the O’Reilly’s and asked them to check my battery. Instead, the attendant ran a diagnostics check. After I got the print out, I had to go find another attendant to check on the battery. After the attendant checked the battery, he confirmed what we suspected. The alternator on the Rodeo was bad. But the battery was good. I called my Supervisor, and let them know I would not be able to make it in to work, because of my car trouble.
After letting my supervisor know I could not make it back to work. I went ahead, and started heading home. The battery in the Rodeo was still good, so I could stop and eat somewhere. Instead, I stopped at Pizza Hut. I got a large hand tossed pepperoni pizza, and two Pepsis. One Pepsi for me, and one for my Dad. I still have some of the pizza, and once I finish this post I am going to warm some up, and eat it.
A few minutes ago, Scott called. He offered to help, if I need it, in working on the Rodeo. But I let him know, I have a shop I am going to take it too. The shop is on Arkansas, in a yellow building. Or, to Bob Taylor’s. He sometimes works on the Rodeo. Scott told me, he had a doctor’s appointment tomorrow, but after that, he could help.
I went ahead, and finished my pizza. I wish I had some more Pepsi. That Pepsi goes real good with pizza.
The Convoy
In Canada the truckers there are holding a “freedom Convoy”. I am including some of the images I found, from the Facebook Group “Freedom Convoy 2022 Support”, which has thousands of members.
Political Cartoon
A child in Hungary draws and colors a picture of a truck. The strain on truckers has been huge since the beginning of the pandemic. They were the most at risk.
According to one commentator, these men were giving out hotdogs from the bed of there truck.
Fox News recently covered this event. A part of the convoy, is to protest the “vaccine” mandates. I just thought I would share some of the images, as a token to what they, the truckers, are trying to do.
Also, yesterday, on January 29, 2022 President Trump held his rally in Conroe, Texas. He gave quite a speech. Saying to keep an eye on China, post- the winter Olympics.
Beijing Olympics and Persecution
I saw an article about this. Where, in the PRC, the winter Olympics are to take place. The communists are trying to put there best foot forward. Meanwhile, they continue to persecute the Chinese Christians. Please remember to pray for them, as no doubt, the persecution will continue during the Olympic games. I could not find the story on it, but I did mention it here. The PRC government regularly closes house churches, and in recent times, has begun arresting house church leaders.
Well, it is time for a cigarette. I hope you enjoy reading my blog. Thank you.
I wrote to another. Maybe you have seen it. But I wanted to write to you too. I remember we me at church, and in Sunday School. I had just moved to Texas, and I was so depressed about coming to Texas before leaving for the Navy.
In fact, my heart changed. I no longer, at the time, wanted to join the Navy. I wanted Washington State, where I grew up, to get the credit for me joining the Navy. Instead, they had to do a Courtesy Turn Over to a recruiting station here in Texas. I could not find the recruiting station on my own, to save my life. But I could still find the one up in Everett. I know this, because several years ago, I had the opportunity to return to Everett, and visit it.
I remember you were the first person who spoke to me, at church. That meant so much to me. You seemed excited. You caused me to be excited to, despite myself. I remember we went out for a while. That was so neat. A real privilege. I remember a lot about you.
I remember your parents. I also remember your brother. He was good at computers. I remember hanging out with him and a friend of his, when we went skiing in New Mexico. Remember that adventure? That was my first time skiing. I am cheered up a little by remembering it. Even though it was so long ago.
Carol, I also remember when we went to see Billy Graham. You ended up having a big impact on my relationship with Jesus. It was then that I realized, my life was over. All I had then, was Jesus. Yet, it seemed Jesus had given you as a friend.
My Dad told me, that at one point, you came and rode your bicycle to this very house, I am in now. I wasn’t home, or something. I wish I had been there. That would have reset my fortunes in Texas for sure. There just is no hope for me in Texas. I am a security guard. I started in the Navy as an IT. I am not working in the field, in which I was fully trained to do so. IN Texas, a place full of technology jobs.
Carol, when I think of Arlington- I think of you. Stephanie may claim Texas, but Carol, when it comes to Arlington, I think of you. That is why I am still in Arlington. I just remember those fun times we had, and think of you. My wonderful friend in Christ. I always had hoped we could be more. But I know, now, that in life you are busy.
Still, I was so excited when you told me you had studied History in school. I was excited, because that is the very same study I chose at school. I just figure, with all the time I spent in the Navy, if computers are not my true calling, what about something to do with History? Did you know that History can lead to Social Work? Social work is going to be in more demand, as they “defund” the police. I was so proud of you, for studying History.
Another thing I always wanted to tell you, is that I liked hearing you sing. I always thought you had such a pretty voice. I don’t know why I never told you these things before. Perhaps, I just did not feel like I was good enough, or could measure up. But I have been all over the world, met all kinds of people, and even got an education. If I am not good enough now, I never will be. Carol, You have the prettiest voice! I always wished I had been able to keep up with you when I was in the Navy.
Well, Carol. I do not know if you are online, in the way Stephanie once was. But if you read this, just know, I am thinking of you. I miss you. Dare I say it. Carol, I love you! I long to be able to speak with you. It was so wonderful, meeting you and your family. I would give my love to another, but such is forbidden. Love always,
I am sitting here at work. The wind has picked up. I am thinking of a subject that is important to me: AMERICA. The United States.
I saw a video today, which was labeled a “truther” video. But in the video, a ceremony where the a pair of our Founding Fathers were mocked. People do not realize, THAT is the so called “New World Order”. They mock the founding of our country, because to them freedom makes no sense. The only thing that makes sense to them, is there power. It is better to be an American, than to be King of England.
Our freedoms come from the Bible. Liberty is in the Bible. Our laws, especially the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence, are based on the Bible. They are also based on English Common law. At one point, the English did understand freedom. Just not the New World Order, that mocks our founders. Yet, the “truther” let it play. It was so obvious to me, that the participants, nor the observers, were aware of how they mock the founding of our country, claiming that it is merely an invention of the Freemasons. As though, that is somehow a bad thing.
Did you know, that George Washington prayed for our country? They mock him, calling him a freemason. Which in there language is the same thing as a traitor. George Washington gave us freedom. Then, in the 21st Century, in 2020, President Trump went to the Cathedral of Saint Peter to pray- for America. And they mocked him. Calling him, just like George Washington, a “freemason”. A Jesuit plant. There we have it, anyone who prays for America will be mocked, does not matter whether they are George Washington, or President Trump.
All the while, that Joe Biden has been President, he has not once prayed for our nation. Nor, prayed for relief from the pearls he has faced. Biden has not sought God’s help, because Biden knows, if he does, he will lose face to the democrat party. Yet, the help is there.
Wake Up America!
Jesus Christ! Jesus Christ, America’s one true ally. Friend. Saviour. Jesus means “Friend”. There is a song, “What a Friend in Jesus”, perhaps it is time to listen to that song. No, I won’t force you, or anyone else to listen to it. You might pray for our country, and be mocked as a freemason. A traitor. A hypocrite- by the very hypocrites themselves. America needs to wake up. Turn to Jesus, repent and change the way we think and act. Learn to love the truth. John 14:6 (GOD’S WORD) Jesus answered him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one goes to the Father except through me”. There we have it. Jesus was replying to Thomas when he was saying this. Did you know that the Apostle Thomas died in India? He was not afraid of the truth. He loved the truth. Pray for our country. Pray that our nation will awaken, once more, just as it has done in the past. Evil forces are at the door. “For we are NOT against flesh and blood, but against principalities, and the unseen”, and what did Trump do? He note our “invisible enemy”. Right when the pandemic started. He spoke truth, just in that. Yet, they mocked him further. Yet, Trump continues to push the truth, contrary to those who say otherwise. Trump has continued to hold his rallies. Trump, is this very month, holding his second rally, and it is in Conroe, Texas.
I included a link to the website, for the city of Conroe Texas. I found it all on Google. You know what I did not find? Mention of the Trump Rally. None, whatsoever. Did you know that it is said, that Google removes references to Jesus? I have no source to cite on that, but more than one time on Facebook, I have seen content which expresses that the name “Jesus” is being removed from Google searches.
Today, I went out to the farm with my Dad. We went and mowed a path for our vehicles to drive on. I think it will be a good one. It looked like a good path. Here I included a photo of an old barn:
The barn is beyond repair. My Dad was wanting to repair it. But even he has decided the barn cannot be repaired. So, I think they will replace it.
Persecution Of the Church
All around the globe, the church is being persecuted. In Iran, in Eritrea, in the Peoples Republic of China (PRC). Even though they are being persecuted, the Christians in those countries continue to be the light of the truth. The salt.
While Iranians grow discouraged with the state of their country, our Christian brothers and sisters inside Iran share the hope available in Christ as they reach out to meet needs in the name of Jesus.
The above picture comes from an article titled “Iranian Christians Shine Light in Dark Economy” from an online publication known as iCommitToPray.com. The publication is associated with “Voice of The Martyrs”. Which has been going since the 1950s. When the leader escaped persecution in Eastern Europe. Now, churches in Eastern Europe no longer face the persecution that they once did. So, they focus on the persecution of Christians all around the world. Just a couple months ago, I read an article in the VOM magazine, (which is free) and discovered a story about a man who had been imprisoned for a long time in Sudan, for being associated WITH the church there.
Another one is an image from VOM:
ERITREA: Pray for underground church leaders in Eritrea.
Did you know, that in 2005- I went to Eritrea. So, it is implicit to me, to pray for them.
Here is another story, from the PRC. I linked the picture, to an article from Commit To Pray For China. See, how there is so much persecution, VOM has been dropping prayer requests like they are “hot”. This particular call to prayer, is for during the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. The article made it clear, even as China presents this face of progress to the world, it is still persecuting Christians, even during the Olympic Games. So, this one is a challenge to begin praying, as the opening events of the Olympics start, in 2022. But there we have it, two continents, three countries, all with internal problems, and guess what the common denominator is between them all? They all have persecution of the Christians. Meanwhile, I cannot find the article any longer. But in Colombia, a World War II ally, there is persecution. In South America. So, that makes four countries, and three continents.
Pray for Chinese Christians
The stage is being set. Both in America, and around the world. The unseen enemy of Trump is contending with the church. Now, here is a song I found, which I thought I would share. You can listen to it on YouTube. But I am sharing it here:
I included the address. So, that you can find it, should you want to listen to it on your own. The music is Latin, but it is translated. Pay attention to it.
Ultimately, America needs to wake up, turn to Jesus, repent, and change the way it thinks and acts. Our founders, and leaders, are being mocked for openly praying for our country. THAT is the New World Order, if there is such a thing. Meanwhile, Christians continue to suffer throughout the world. In Iran, a devote Islamic country, brothers and sisters in Christ are beginning to share the light of Jesus Christ. I send my greetings.
I checked on Max. He was digging holes in the back yard. I told him to knock it off. Then, I let him inside. For Christmas, my brother and his wife Sarah got me an “In and Out” card. I cannot wait to use that one.
Sabaton Last Stand
I just wonder how you are doing. It has been many years since I heard from you. I remember we connected online. Through something called the Rambling Irishman. You were my first online connection ever. I remember we got as far as writing, and even a few phone calls. After that we kept up on AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) for a time. The last time you e-mailed me, you had moved to Australia and gotten married, and you had a child on the way.
I remember that you, and your family lived in a town in Florida. You had a brother and a sister. I remember you had us read the book Ben-Hur. I went to the library Everett, and found an original copy. Published in 1902. You even let me chat with your Mom a couple times. How is your Mom doing?
Somehow, whenever this song plays, he song Awesome God I think of you and your family. I first heard the song by Michael W. Smith on a disc my parents got me for my birthday.
I remember you moved to Texas. It was then that first came up with the idea of meeting you. After you moved to Texas, though, you called me a stalker. I want forgiveness.
My Mom said it would be a stretch that we could meet. She said maybe a Facetime. Facetime! I have never done Facetime. So, for me, it would be a learning experience.
I still would like to meet, even after a Facetime. I wanted to meet from the beginning, in truth. But I did not know how to ask. Then, by the time I did, school had started. I guess that is what I got for procrastinating.
At times, I almost forgot you. But God would remind me of you and even your family at times. One of those times, it was 2013, in about March, right before deployment, onboard USS PRINCETON CG 59. My chain of command had me check in DEERS. They said it had not been updated. https://www.tricare.mil/DEERS.
Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System is a computerized database for United States Service members, military retirees, 100% VA Disabled Veterans, dependents, DoD active Contractors, and others worldwide who are entitled to Public Key Infrastructure and TRICARE eligibility.
From Wikipedia
I did not know if there was some kind of mix up, or something. But I saw “Poppy”, and thought, “Now that is a name I had not heard in a long time”, as I clicked on the link. It showed a map, with your whole family on it. It was like an update. The information went by so fast, though that there was no way to write anything down, take a screenshot, or get a picture with my phone.
After my deployment, I began attending this church called “The House of Prayer” in downtown El Cajon. One time, one of the hymns they played was “Awesome God”. Once again I thought of you and your family. That was in the early summer of 2014, when everything still seemed right with the world.
I went and got an Aspergers Diagnosis in September 2014 at the Naval Medical Center in Balboa. As soon as they diagnosed me, I thought of you. Later, I decided maybe you did not have Aspergers. But then, I found a blog of yours where you wrote about having Aspergers. You called yourself an “Aspie woman”. That was later though.
Then, in June of 2015, after my grandmother had passed away, I was on Facebook. A relative shared your Facebook. Despite all of the years, I recognized you, and went to the Facebook. There, I found a link, to a website and when I went to it I saw all these pictures. It looked like you had made it to the Middle East somewhere. I never was sure why my relative did that, but I was actually grateful. It was neat to see how you were doing. I remember once, you told me you were going to Israel. I always wondered, how did that go? I was in a part of the Middle East and I always wanted to tell you about that.
Then, one night I was driving Uber. I got into a pretty bad wreck. All of a sudden I could see the e-mails you had sent me. I could even see the pink font you used. I thought of your daughter. I was like, “Why would I even be thinking of her daughter?” Was it to ambitious of me to suddenly wonder if I could meet both you, and your daughter? What a treat that would be. Those were my thoughts as I gave them my insurance information.
About two weeks later. My Mom dragged me to Barnes and Noble, since I did not have a car. So, I told her about you wanting to write a book. I looked around for titles for a while. But gave up. Then, my Mom suggested looking you up online. So, I did. But I found two Linkedins and a Facebook. I went to the Facebook. It was Persephone.
I friended her. We connected for a little while. It was neat. I was so close to meeting you, I felt. Then, all of a sudden she says, “We are not suited to a friendship. I wish you well”. Then, she blocked me. I know she has blocked me before. But she used to chat to me at 3 AM in the morning. One time, she helped me with a school project where I got an A in that class.
I was hurt. I cried. I still remember some chats with the daughter of Demeter.
Well, with the Linkedin I began looking you up. At first I could not find anything. But then, I found an interview. A couple of blogs. I also rediscovered your Facebook. But you had not updated it since 2012. I enjoyed reading your writings. I always did. I remember you used to include scripture in your letters. like, “For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God”.
But I became confused. For some reason, my Mom was telling me that you and “The Daughter of Demeter” are one and the same. I always was confident you were two different people. Nevertheless, I found someone associated with a creation of yours, “Cake Patterns”? Last year, I e-mailed them about a pattern, and “The Daughter of Demeter” told me not to contact her associates.
At last. My opportunity had come. She could not reblock me for 48 hours. So, I thought long and hard of what to say. After arguing for a bit, about her associates, I decided I really just wanted to ask if we could meet. So, I told her about my misadventures in the Navy. She was intrigued! She threatened to block me, afterwards. So, I went ahead and asked her, “Could we meet”? Her reply was a bit shocking. She said, “No”. But she did explain that meeting would involve sex. I rated that high? Wow. I would have to tell her no though, because my body belongs to God.
Then, she explained that “Stephanie was her dead name, and me using it was like a kick in the gut”. Well, I am sorry. I did not know. The police got involved here. They mentioned you. I am sure it is nothing. It sure would be nice to hear from you again. Mr. Hogan says this chapter is not quite closed. So, I have hope that maybe one day, we will meet. When you are ready.
I would like you to meet Scott as well. Scott helped me get my job at Albertsons. He also trained me there too. Scott is full of travel ideas.
Credit: Scott
The “Daughter of Demeter” said I could contact her father. I attempted to do so. But could not find out whether he is dead or alive. I was even in the yellow pages. So, on that I ran into a dead end, I think. I also wrote him a letter, but it seemed he had moved from that address a while back. Well, if you find this, and even remember me. It sure would be nice to hear from you. For now, I will give this to the Lord. “With God, all things are possible”.
Well, it is time to play some EU III before work. I hope this finds you well.
I received certified mail not to long ago. Today, I signed and set in a Page 13 for non-compliance for my Medical Retention Review (MRR) for the Navy Reserves.
Page 13
Above is what a Page 13 looks like. I just thought I would share it here. They want an update from my provider to go with my MRR. I have an appointment with the VA on January 18, Tuesday at 11 AM. So, I will try and get a note from my provider, that day.
I also asked about relocating. My NOSC Medical told me that my MRR will need a signature from the gaining Naval Operational Support Command (NOSC) Commanding Officer (CO). So, I would still be in an MRR status. But who knows, maybe they would still let me drill. My MMR would remain in effect.
Yesterday, it came to my mind again. Something I need to give over to God. There is something I want to write about. It happened over twenty years ago. I admit that I thought I was in love. But it is hard to tell now. I think I have finally gotten to where I can communicate about the “Why” it is important to me.
I often hear that, “The why is not important”. I disagree, the why is important. To me and to God. An example of the “why” being important. Is Mount Saint Helens. May 14, 1980 Mount Saint Helens suddenly erupted. They did not know why. Originally, it was thought that the volcano was dormant. Then, suddenly, on that day, the volcano erupted. There were people living on the mountain when it erupted. Now, they want to know why Mount Sint Helens erupted, because this might help the geologists predict future eruptions with increased accuracy. The eruption if Mount Saint Helens is an example from history of where the “Why” is important.
Mount Saint Helens in 1978. Before it erupted.
I recently read an article in the news on Facebook about Mount Saint Helens. So, that is partly why I am writing about it. Also, to make the point, that the “Why” is important.
We all have a purpose before God. James 1:26 says “If anyone seems to be religious, not bridling his tongue, but deceiving his heart, the religion of this one is worthless.”
I think this verse fits. It is important not to be deceived. Which is why it is important to give this matter over to God. Mr. Hogan says that this chapter of my life is not yet closed. After I have written about it, I will give this matter over to God. Time and time again, He has brought the matter to the forefront, in unusual ways, as you will see. In my mind, it involves kind of a mystery. I kind of think, because this person is missing, my purpose from God cannot be fulfilled. So, it is with this in mind that I am going to be moving.
At first, I thought I would move to San Diego. But, I have decided against that, because it is expensive. I have also already been to San Diego. A friend of mine, Scott, wants to try Tuscon, Arizona. But at this point, I would rather stay in Texas. Still, it sounds interesting, he said there is a place where they store old military planes. Now, THAT would be neat to see. It is kind of in between Arlington and San Diego.
Well, anyways, I am going to look at the news.
Persecution Against The Church and Christians
Long ago, my Mom used to subscribe to Voice of Martyrs. It is a free publication, still around today. It highlights stories of persecution around the world. According to some, the persecution has increased all around the world. Some say, it is even headed here to the United States. Here are some stories I found about the persecution. Because of my Mom, this is an important topic to me.
This image is from The Voice of Martyrs:
As can be seen, Iraq continues to make headlines. It is not just Iraq, but also Kurdistan.
“Iraq Kurdistan gained official autonomous status from the Republic of Iraq in 2007. Its capital city is Erbil which has a population of around a million people from all around the Kurdistan region.”
The map of Kurdistan overlaps with a lot of different countries. Including Syria, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and a little bit into Armenia.
Another story from Voice of the Martyrs
Ramtin who was forced to flee Iran
I tried to look up more information on this person. Allegedly, he is the son of a martyr killed in Iran. Iran has increased its persecution against the church at the same time as it ramps up against Israel. Imagine that. They seem to go hand in hand.
Our government continues to minimize the persecution of Christians in well known places of persecution:
Christian mourners at the burial site of the Rev. Alubara Audu who was killed by jihadist herdsmen at Buda, Kajuru in Kaduna state, Nigeria, in September 2020.
Yet another place, listed in the same article, where Christians are facing increased persecution is Armenia, where Turkey and Azerbaijan have carried out military attacks against Christians in that country. President Biden is listed, in this article, as being the first US President to recognize the genocide carried out in the early twentieth century by Turkey, known as the “Armenian Genocide”.
Thousands of Christians remain stuck in Afghanistan, and the US is said to be hampering the ability to rescue them.
Christians have even been executed on Public Transportation for owning a Bible. They were eye-witness accounts.
This ignoring of persecution by our Government, and even aiding of it in some cases, is increasing the burden of persecution against Christians in these other countries, where the United States has an impact. Our country, as stated in the article, we founded so we could worship God freely, yet we are not defending this right for other people. Where much is given, much is required. Maybe we take religious freedom for granted. Then someday, we will lose our religious freedom. Our freedom to worship God.
In Another article by the Christian post, it list India. India has been a country where religious freedom has been upheld mostly. But, this year India was added to the list of countries persecuting Christians.
For India’s Christians, 2021 was the “most violent year” in the country’s history, according to a report, which says at least 486 violent incidents of Christian persecution were reported in the year.
Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post
In India, the article went on to list a rise in Hindu Nationalism as a reason for the increase of persecution. Also, accusations of monetary gain for conversion is listed. This has to do with the Mother Teresa Foundation.
Christians in India are a minority. The Christians are said to bring bad luck. That they follow a foreign faith. The report was given by the United Christian Forum and published by the Christian Post.
Here is what Franklin Graham had to say on Facebook:
had to say:In the early morning hours on Monday, six Kenyan Christians were brutally killed—burned, shot, and beheaded. Their horrific deaths were the result of an attack by Muslim terrorists linked to al-Shabaab, a militant group that has perpetrated numerous attacks against Christians and civilians for years. Local pastor Stephen Sila said, “It is an ugly sight of people’s bodies lying dead and houses smoking with fire. This is undeniably an awful terrorist attack. I counted seven houses that were torched down, four bodies of people burned beyond recognition inside the houses. A body shot dead right outside a burned house and another beheaded body next to it. Other villagers escaped into the dark and the police are still looking for them.”Christians in Sub-Saharan Africa have seen a dramatic increase in persecution by radical Muslims. Join me in praying for these families and for our brothers and sisters in Christ as they face persecution in Africa and around the world.
This was in response to an article from Premier Christian News, where they described a story in Kenya of Somali militants causing persecution in that country. By the al-Shabaab militant group. They randomly went in and killed six Christians in a village in Kenya.
The Coming Persecution in America
The United States formed beginning in 1776. It formed on the foundation set by the Pilgrims and the Puritans. These groups came to America to worship God, and serve Christ unhindered by the Church of England, which regards as its head, the King of England. The Church of England formed during the English Reformation beginning with King Henry VIII.
After war with England, the American states gained independence. In 1776 the Declaration of Independence was declared. In 1791, the United States Constitution was completed, along with the Bill of Rights. Before the Constitution and the Bill of Rights the American states were regarded as a lose Confederation of states aligned for mutual defense. Many believe that the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, including the Bill of Rights, are documents which were inspired by God, even though they were put together by men. Over time, rulings and legislation were even given which regarded America being founded as a nation to worship God.
Today, all of this is being increasingly undermined. Worshipping God is not yet restricted in this country. But following His laws is being openly challenged with in the Government and Society.
So far, all the persecution I have listed, is us looking in on. But the persecution in America will be different from the persecution in other countries. First is the infiltration of our government by people, from those countries where persecution is so prevalent. Already, people who strive to follow God’s laws are hampered by the government in some ways. For example, sexual sin is being laid out as an example of “inclusion and tolerance”. The examples are down played, sometimes they do not make it into the news. They seem insignificant, but yet, they are so important to the people they affect that some of them have made it to the Supreme Court. Here and there they mock the word of God, or try to prevent its display in some cases. But, this is not really an example of how the persecution will go in America. In America, they will use the theologies, and doctrines in reverse to to humiliate the catholic (universal) in America for being unable to follow the laws of God. To undermine peoples faith, and set up the American church as a mockery to the other 461 million Christians living faithfully for God, and enduring harsh treatment for it. There are over 800 million Christians in the world, and over half of the visible body of Christ is suffering for obeying God’s word. They want to form the American church as a church that contradicts the constitution in the first place. But then, begins to contradict the Bible all while claiming to be faithful and pious, undermining itself as the rest of the Christian world looks on.
In an article from The Christian Post by Ryan Foley titled: “Monastery cuts ties with Catholic school after hiring coach in same-sex marriage”, the Bible does not look kindly upon same sex marriage because it does not look kindly on same sex relations. The normalization of such, and the desensitization of the church towards such things, is a current example of how a body of the church is being influenced to go against what is in the Bible, the word of God.
Outward obedience is not the only thing we need. But where works are dead, so is faith. Maybe the school sees this as a way to bring them in, to hear the truth about God, and salvation in Jesus. Or, maybe, it is just another example of a school believing in God, and abandoning His laws, again as a mock obedience to His laws, while all these other Christians are being persecuted for obeying God’s law and following Christ. John 3:16 God loved the world in this way: He gave his only Son that everyone who believes in him will not die but have eternal life”. Do you know who Jesus was speaking to when he said that? Nicodemus who came to see Jesus by night. Do you know what else Jesus said to Nicodemus? John 3:3 Jesus replied to Nicodemus, “I guarantee this truth: No one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above”. Jesus did not say anything about tolerance and inclusion, as it is defined today. The attempt is being done to prevent people from calling on the name of the Lord: Acts 2:21 “Then whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved”. That was Peter, speaking after Pentecost. There is another scripture that I like, and I cannot find it. But I will include it “For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God”. I think it comes from Acts but I could not find it. The Bible, in other places lists sexual sins as being prohibitions towards God because it all goes against the foundation that He set up for the earth, and for us. This is a tough thing to discuss because, we want everyone to be made pure before God. In order to mock the Bible, our government is slowly pushing laws to undermine obedience and integrity within the law of God, and it has been done so for some time.
This is not something in the future, but has been happening for sometime. In another scripture, the Bible says that disobeying God is our natural state. So, to obey God is not natural. In America we are still able to obey God, and we will be able to, but the ability to do so, will be undermined by desensitization and normalization of the things which the Bible says that God does not like. Morality, and God’s law re not the same thing. In Mere Christianity C.S. Lewis said, something to the effect, that there is God’s law, and then there are societal laws which translate as morality. We can be as moral as we want, but with out the Holy Spirit we cannot obey God’s law, and impure living is repulsive to the Holy Spirit. Our current government is headed towards increasing the impure living, while Facebook, and other entities begin the mockery. Noting the irony, to the blinded church, that they are disobeying God, living a dead faith, while claiming to love God, slapping Him in the face. But they will draw back the persecutions at times before it becomes blatant. Eventually, God will call them to account for what they have done. We need to pray for those who persecute us, and remember that our enemies are not really flesh and bones, but are invisible.
Today, I had Jury Duty. I went to the Arlington Municipal Court in order to complete my Jury Duty. I arrived at around 7 AM. All of the cases were “no shows” except for one. So, by 8:45 AM we were finished.
Jury Service Completion Certificate (2022)
In Texas, all class c misdemeanors have to have a Jury trial. In order for them to not have a jury, they have to wave that right. For these types of class “C” Misdemeanors, jail time is never awarded, so the court is limited in what it can do.
I just sat there observing as much as I could about the Jury selection area and later, the court room. Court Room number #2. It was a crisp cool morning, so I made sure to bundle up. After I left the court house, I was able to find a Red Bull Peach Edition, which I was glad for. Now, it is sitting in the fridge waiting for me to come and drink it. My new addiction. Red Bull Peach Edition. Meanwhile, I drink my coffee.
Israel In Trouble
In August of 2021, the US withdrew from Afghanistan. This removed the presence of the United States from the region. Ever since, pressure on Israel has increased, as her number one ally is no longer in the region next to Israel’s biggest rival Iran. Meanwhile, in the government of the US, forces continue to align against Israel. Just before New Years, on December 28, 2021, Iran threatened Israel. Meanwhile, Israel prepares to face Iran alone.
The first story we have is from December 30, 2021. Here it is:
In this article Hussain Altamimi, a staffer for Representative Ocasio-Cortez had this to say:
“Israel is a racist European ethnostate built on stolen land from it’s indigenous population!”
Hussain Altamimi
He went on to clarify his remarks in a post at “letstalkpalestine” saying, “Israel is an exclusive ethnostate, established to serve one ethnic group at the expensive of another”. The staffer never backed up his statement. This high in the government Israel’s enemies continue to spout there lies and propaganda. We study History to avoid repeating History, so they avoid referring to the history because these people want to help carry out the 2nd Holocaust against the Jewish people.
We need to pray for the Spiritual Awakening of Israel, because Salvation is of the Jews.
It contains an article about Shimta which Israel is preparing to celebrate this year. Israel celebrates Shimta every seven years.
“But in the seventh year, the land shall have a Shabbat of complete rest, a Shabbat of Hashem (God): you shall not sow your field or prune your vineyard.” (Leviticus 25:4)
Which is a Sabbatical for the land, and like a break from farming.
The Watchman Channel from YouTube
A New System. America turns from God. Israel prepares to fight Iran alone. Iran threatens Israel and continues to enrich uranium now at 60%. Islamic prophecy and the 12th Imam. Flooding and storms around the globe. Get Ready!
Israel and America need to turn to God. They both need Jesus. This video above highlights the collapse of Christianity within the US. Which parallels with the rising animosity high within the US Government. Meanwhile, all around the world floods are happening. Iran reaches 60% uranium enrichment, which according to one source in the video, could be 90% within a few months. Iran is progressing daily towards a nuclear weapon, which it has said it will use against Israel. The US continues to do nothing. History is repeating itself, but this time there is no escaping that the government seems to be doing it on purpose. They cannot blame the American people this time.
To quote Black Lives Matter (BLM), “Silence is Violence”. Our silence towards Iran as it threatened Israel is violence against Israel. Any government that is against Israel should look like the Nazi Government on May 7, 1945 in Germany.
Meanwhile, with propaganda and lies, Israel’s enemies continue to gather strength and turn animosity towards the Jewish state. A One World Government really has the purpose of supplanting Israel. If there are no nations, then once again, there will be no Jewish nation. Check mate, against Israel and the Jews.
According to this News story, airlines are asking the Federal Communications Commission to delay, once more, the role out of 5G. Here is some information on 5G:
It has been almost a week since my last post. I get into “writing” mode and all I can think to do is write. Then, all of a sudden I get out of it and don’t even want to check my WordPress.
Not much going on this week. I was off the schedule, so I had an extra day off from work which is nice. I appreciate that. Still, I miss my old job at Albertsons. I guess I am just more of a front end kind of person than anything else. I enjoy the work of the Front End though I do not do Cash registers. I guess I just thought certain skills from the Front End and the Navy would translate to a good job in security. But now, I realize I am working in unarmed security. They may want me to move up to being armed security. But they haven’t said anything.
I check my WordPress about once a week now. When I get into a writing mood I can write about just about anything. Earlier I had someone, Halverson debunk one of my memes. The meme was about the amount of methane released by bison compared to that of cows. I told him I don’t think the issue is really relevant. That is, I think worrying about methane from cows is just coming up with things to worry about. Same thing for bison. Like trees, and CO2 we need a certain amount of methane or else it would get to cold. Just like that without trees our oxygen would be no good. Not trying to be scientific per say but I am just clarifying that I shared the meme because I think the data is irrelevant, not because I think the data is correct.
Now Scott is over, and just sitting next to me. We went over to my Mom’s house. Joey was eating a pot pie. Then, we came back and Scott talked to my Dad about buying a gun safe. My Dad, and my brother William had gone to Academy to look at gun safes, which is what started the conversation.
Marc Renkema passed due to Pancreatic Cancer about a week ago. I had relayed this information to my Mom, that he had passed from cancer. It was my Mom who looked up what kind of cancer it was. The Renkema’s taught at a church that we attended up in Washington. So, that is our connection to them. According to my Mom, he was 54 years old.
I could just write and write right now. I have been playing World of Warcraft lately. Blizzard did something really fascinating. They have the retail version of World of Warcraft, but along side of that they released something called World of Warcraft Classic and re-released the expansion for the Burning Crusade which is really neat because I totally missed out on the Burning Crusade. That was such a good expansion, probably the best version of Warcraft. I have been playing on my Troll Hunter. So, I am doing my best to level him to 70. But I got slowed down because I am trying to level my cooking. Once again, I got stuck in Stranglethornvale. Oh well. I always end up in that zone somehow. As Alliance it is easy enough to not get stuck. But Horde has a base, Grom’Gol, right in the middle of what, for short, people call STV, for Stranglethornvale and so, at the very southern portion of the zone is Booty Bay. Between those two places you can get a lot of quests. I am pretty sure, somewhere in that zone, is content good for lvl 50. But I don’t know where it is. There is Zulu’Gurub so even at lvl 60 the player can come back eventually, to STV. In reality Classic is just a mini-game. Not sure how long it will last. But I plan to just enjoy it because there is so much to do. My Goal is to finish up STV and never go back. I was going to the Hinterlands, but now I remember I have a quest in Thunderbluff. Not sure what that could be about.
Well, that is a brief update on things. My Mom is still teaching, and Joey works at some place new, instead of JPS. He said it is closer. My Dad is driving Uber/Grubhub and my brother William is bartending at Cartel Taco. I went to Cartel Taco about a week ago. I wanted to check it out because my brother works there.
Max is just laying on the floor. All calm and quiet. I fed him his treat earlier, so that is part of it. It is a bit cold outside, so this is why he is inside. The weather was just beautiful this morning, like some good fall weather. I really liked it. I hope we get some more. Before long, Christmas will be here. I mad meant to share some of my Christmas favorites here. But I guess I could save that for next year. I need to log into to YouTube to get to them. Each year I find the same ones and listen to them.
I have not been paying attention to the politics lately. Texas now has a new hotline to report unconstitutional vaccine mandates. This is according to Governor Abbott. Speaking of the Governor, just last week we got a Christmas card from him and his family. I support Governor Abbott. He has been working hard with the guard to secure our southern border. Cannot do anything about our northern border, unfortunately. Still, I wish some of the people we knew would move here. Then it would seem ok. I could introduce them to Scott, which would be interesting for him.
Here I am writing about politics. I forgot to mention, that I applied back at Albertsons. I miss my old job as a Courtesy Clerk. I guess I am just better at that job. Hopefully, I can get back on. I would sure like to. It would be like a Christmas miracle. Well, You have a nice day. Thank you for reading my blog.
How are you doing? Well, I hope. I was just thinking about how things were when I was growing up. I was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, November 17, 1983. But on August 25, 1989, my family pulled up to a house in Everett, Washington. In 2002 my family moved back to Texas so my Dad could work for Lockheed Martin. Now, here I am and it is fall.
The fall weather always makes me think of Everett, or Washington itself. No place had fall weather like that. I still can remember the color of the leaves, and how it would get windy. I also remember it cooling down from the summer. Here in Arlington it does not always happen that way. Basically, a certain day would come, and without saying anything, everyone knew, fall had arrived. We could feel it in our bones. Some years, the fall rain would come, and then the sun would be out for a while. Then, the clouds would part after abought one week. So, it would be sunny outside, but chilly. Now, here in Arlington Texas, it doesn’t do it like that. The fall is not quite the same. For example, the leaves change color a lot slower.
I still remember all of that. Some years, it seemed like it would cloud over and the clouds would not break until February. Now, here I am writing about it all. The weather was consistent though. I think that was good for my condition. Now here, in Texas the clouds cloud over one minute. The next minute, the sun is out. Hard for Fall to set in with weather like that. I wish I had pictures to show of the fall.
I love pictures of boats. Ships. There is mystery in them. For all we know, the crew could be doing anything. Yeah, there sailing, but maybe they decided to have a party. Especially if the ship is anchored, only the imagination can determine what they are doing. I suppose what brings this up? Why the sudden switch from my original thesis? Because I wanted to bring in an additional topic. I like to do that sometimes. It increases the sense of not knowing what I might type next, for one. But I am sure you can figure it out.
According to this article, the republicans all voted against raising the debt ceiling. What was hidden in raising the debt ceiling I wonder. Each time I read an article like this, I wonder, does the headline itself makes sense. Here is the headline: “All 206 House Republicans voted against raising the US debt ceiling”. Sure, the Republicans voted against the bill, which would raise the debt ceiling, but what was contained within the bill which raises the debt ceiling? That is a question that is not answered by the article. The news is in lock step supporting the hypocritical liberals as they pass there new agendas. The article treats its reader like they are stupid.
The debt limit deals with the US’s ability to pay its bills and doesn’t authorize any fresh spending by Congress.
Business Insider
Raising the debt ceiling is but a portion of the bill.
Anyways, I now want to get back to Rim World. Still trying to figure out how to feed my animals. Otherwise they will starve.
I went with Scott today. We looked at the Civic. Scott was enthusiastic about the Civic. I showed Scott Raceway. But he was not impressed with the Yogurt bar. Oh, well. I just wanted to show it to him. In the end, we ordered pizza. In the meantime, I am downloading GTA V. Next time he comes over, I will let him enjoy playing it. He seemed to enjoy GTA VI. No screen shots. I have it downloading in the back ground.
I often think about what God has done in my life. God has seen me through some rough times, and so I always seek to give thanks everyday not just during a holiday.
I want to write, but I don’t want to write what I am told to write. I struggle with this. I want to make a writing service though, so that involves writing what other people want me to write. I remember my desire to write, first began in Arlington, Washington. Later, with easy access to the Everett Public Library, that desire to write turned into a passion. It predates my desire to attend school. I still remember our computer being filled with countless “books” I was going to write. In the Navy I continued in writing as time allowed. I remember filling my notepads with my own writing sometimes. Give me something to write on, and eventually, I will fill it up. Now I want to take my passion and turn it into a career.
I want to write a book about my time in the Navy. I had many adventures worth writing about. Whether it was my struggle in basic training, or my delima about getting out of the Navy, or in between, my deployments on the USS Kitty Hawk, and USS Princeton. I think there is a lot to write about when it comes to the Navy.
I was blessed with a long memory. I can still remember standing in the yard at our old house in Parker County. I was looking up at the sky as yet another propplane flew over. I decided I wanted to see a jet. I can still see looking at the sky, as though it was a still scene from a movie. The sun was out that day, the sky blue, I wanted to see a jet instead of the propeller plane flying over. That very same year, in 1988 my family moved from Springtown in Parker County to Fort Worth Texas where we had the jets fly over from the base everyday. Also my Dad was training for his job at Boeing where he helped design jets. My Mom was teaching while he trained. I still remember Christmas that year. I remember going to a Christmas service at church and also getting two yellow peddle cars. One for me, and one for my brother David.
That was in 1988. That next year in 1989, my family moved to Washington on August 25, 1989 we pulled in to the drive way at a house in Everett. I still remember the driveup for instance as well. While my parents went up and finalized my Dad’s job at Boeing, my brother and I stayed at my grandmother’s house in Shreveport Louisiana. Which is where we left from on our road trip up to Washington State.
Scott is over here right now. He brought me an iced coffee from Starbucks. It certainly helped with the writing. I finished my writing on paper. Now I a putting into my blog. Scott being here certainly helps, he has a good heart. Scott works hard. He is talking to me about buying a Kia Soul. I want to buy one of those to drive.
Right now I am an unarmed security guard for DFW Security Protective Force. In 2002, in the spring my family moved back to Texas. Arlington, Texas. This is where my family has circulated ever since. Arlington is good living. But still my brother, David lives on the other side of Fort Worth. So, we are kind of spreading out in the area of North Texas. Since my family livedin Parker and Tarrant County I want to name my new blog, either “Living in North Texas” or “Live In North Texas”. My plan is to move to Everett Washington.
But yes, I really want to write a book about my adventures in the Navy. The time i spent in the Navy was 12 years. But Then, I joined the reserves hoping to go active duty. I still want to finish my service. I always imagined finishing my service and buying a home in Snohomish County, Washington. It seems like to much to ask, tohave a home in Everett. But since my siblings were born in Snohomish I figure one day they might want to go back.
Depression And Anxiety
I suffer from depression and anxiety. I imagine the depression started when I was young. I remember having dreams that made me depressed, or maybe they indicated depression. I really feel like I developed anxiety while in the Navy. I can prove it because I did not have anxiety when I was a kid. I did not act out for example. Not really. I did some prank phone calls where I gotthe police called on me. That was in 1996. During the summer was when I got the police called on me. They called my parents and threatened arrest. I never made prank phone calls like that again but I did still make some prank phone calls after that. I got into one fight as a kid which ironically happened to take place at the Everett Library. The Everett Library had this underground parking lot.
Steve came over. He was here to pickup Scott, but he came in for a little while. Steve works at Albertsons. Scott and me had just come back from picking up pizza and wings at Little Caesers. It was because of Scott that I got out for a little bit, in order to get the pizza.
Back to writing. When it comes to writing, I originally thought of writing a book or writing for the newspaper. I actually did manage to write an article for the newspaper in 2001. It was published, and I still remember reading it. Seeing “my article” in the newspaper was quite an accomplishment especially as a seventeen year-old still in high school. I even made a little money from my writing.
I plan to continue my job as a security guard. But will begin writing. I think this is an exciting idea. On this blog, Hot Off the Press, I write about all kinds of subjects. Computers, computer games, history, writing, politics, current events. So, I include as much as possible with each article. I really enjoy writing, it makes me feel like this is my calling. For now, instead of finishing school I will write. I just am not passionate about finishing school right now. I suppose I could apply, which I did, for re-admission but my GPA is so low, I cannot even qualify for a student loan. Like, don’t they just give those things out like candy? Apparently not, because they have a GPA requirement. Perhaps one day I will be invited back to finish school. Now, THAT would be something. Then, I would feel motivated. My studies are History and English. Though I wish it was History and Geography. I feel like these two match each other so well. But after I finish my Bachelor’s degree, I want to continue on for a Masters degree in writing. This will help me to grow in the History department as well.
I think one reason I struggle with school. Because I always imagined attending University of Washington up in Seattle. Never in my life did I imagine that I was going to attend UT. But now I am. University of Texas at Arlington. I suppose that is the lench pen for doing a blog called “Living in Dallas-Fort Worth” whereas I want to name it “Living in North Texas” or “Live In North Texas”. After earning my Associates degree at Tarrant County College, it took years of hard work and study to complete that. I figure it will take years of hard work and study to finish my Bachelor’s degree. Still more to finish a Masters degree. For a while I had thought about teaching. I think teaching is undervalued work. But my Mom is a teacher so I think that would make it easier to get into teaching. There are just so many things my Mom has to do for teaching. It involves lots of hours, thats for sure.
As far as the depression and anxiety go, sometimes I hardly notice them. Other times they are front and center. I never have been settled on the idea of living in North Texas so I think writing about it will help me to figure out a way to keep doing it for now. My sanity requires it.
While at UTA when it came to writing I took an American literature class, where we went over the more modern writers of today, but constrasted them with earlier American writers such as David Henry Threau and so it was a very eye opening class. I saw myself having many things in common with the writers. Some of them even drank lots of coffee and smoked which is something I do. So, I didn’t feel out of place. Studying that class made me feel like I fit in. I liked it. Another class which helped me to feel like I fit in was Images of the Southwest basically a class on maps and map images. You would be surprised how many images are actually maps. Or can function as a map. Some maps, I just had to accept, I was looking at them upside down.
But all in all. I think I miss Washington State the most, these days. The fall season was especially something my family looked forward too. I can still remember how one day, it had been summer, and all of a sudden I felt this sort of change. It was fall, even though it was not September 21 in Washington, on that day, it had turned from Summer to Fall.
A big part of my story is God providing. I can still remember how while living in Springtown, my family attended church in Weatherford. I remember eating donuts there, and also Sunday school. I also remember some pageant we did there. Though I cannot remember where the church is, I just remember seeing the steeple, from the road, once. Even back then, the metroplex was growing. Now, it is really growing, with lots of traffic. They need a metro system, some kind of transit, so we can get around without cars. I really am a nervous wreck trying to drive. I remember right before I left San Diego I ended up using the bus/trolley system they had, instead of driving. Heck I even walked to work some days. It was nice. Here in Texas walking is not as productive. Everything is spread out, the roads are all big, and this makes them unsafe to walk along. Some roads don’t have a side walk. How can they expect us not to use cars if our roads are all built- for cars. Yet, no transit is provided. A metro transit system would go a long ways in North Texas.
But anyways, every place we lived we went to church. Including in Arlington Washington, but we always drove a long ways to church. I suppose had we been more familiar with the bus, we would not have had to drive. We could have taken the bus. At least having the option is nice. I remember taking the bus in Washington too. It worked fine, no complaints always got me where I was trying to go.
In the meantime, I finished my iced coffee. Scott went home, so I suppose I have written enough. Scott said he will be back over tomorrow. I hope to see him again soon. Maybe he will bring Steve over. Well, That’s enough writing for now.
The Courier 