the threshold of a new beginning!
The heart beat of the future:
Kingdoms shall perish, nations shall rise and fall. But The Kingdom will flourish. Joy will abound. Righteousness will reign. It matters which system you are in, and Jesus makes the difference. So as you read the following prognostications, two different messages will compete for your attention. In the world expect doom and gloom. In Christ expect life abundant. You can have either one. We hope you choose Jesus.
May 5, 2008
Finding the path to the future
There are four ways to look ahead. One is to find recurrent cycles. Unless something interrupts the cycle, we can use it to make predictions. I predict snow for Indiana even though summer is upon us. (Winter will follow). The second is to project current trends. It is a shorter term tool, but it still works. Temps are getting warmer. I predict next week will be warmer yet. A storm is tracking toward us, we can predict where and when it will hit based on trend lines. A third forcast tool is projected scenarios. One day the United States will cease to exist. (I hope that isn't too large a leap, because that is what we will look at later). What sort of scenarios could lead to that eventuality? Right now there are probably too many to consider. But some are more improbable than others. What would the more probable ones look like and how do we plan for them? Finally, (I like this one best), we have some sort of spiritual insight into the future. If God says it, ...
So, back to tomorrow's news. The United States will cease to exist. Some people think that might seem outlandish to consider. Their counterparts in the Soviet Union are now convinced. No nation gets to have a 1000 year reign (outside of God's millenium). Obviously the American experiment has lasted longer than the Nazi reich, but all things come to an end. Will it be 20 years (ala Toynbee) or 5 years (Mayan Calander) or 60 years or more? The longest incarnation of western civilization actually made it over 400 years with the Roman empire.
This is where option 4 for finding the future comes in. The Holy Spirit is warning us that an end is upon us. Many in the church think it means THE END. Maybe, but Christians historically have presumed that their end means the end of everything. A little presumptuous perhaps.
So what kind of preparations need to be made? History has some impact, (a sort of cyclical analysis). What happened in the Soviet Union could be a great teacher.
One commentator observed several dynamics. There was a rise in organized crime, sometimes wearing a badge. There was profound shortage of everything. On the up side, people lost weight. On the down side, people dependant on medication died. Alchoholism and drug use skyrocketed as people tried to numb the discomfort. Surpirisingly people spent money on small nonessential trinkets, very cheap luxury items as if to reassure themselves that they were surviving in styl. The commentator had one last observation. It was always cold. The cold seeped into everything and never went away.
Now here is the good news. The rise of Chrisitianity, (not without a few bumps along the way) provided a source of warmth, comfort and health for those who allowed it. The power and the presence of Jesus Christ impacted people so profoundly that a huge portion of the populace began flocking to the once outlawed church.
Jesus will make that same difference when it happens in the United States as well. Even so Lord Jesus come!
April 12, 2008
Future Money
Tomorrow we will post exerpts of an article from Avi Tiomkin which we think will come out in Forbes in about a month. Not sure about the when and where... Except that it will be in our Things to look for in the world section. And it will predict the end of the Euro as a consolidating monetary unit for Europe.
Given Avi's prognostication here are some questions to be asking:
How does the World Bank adjust to the confusion as the Euro collapses, especially in light of the current weakness in the dollar?
What does this do the plans for an Amero as the NAU (North American Union) continues to gather steam?
Would it be possible for an underlying world currency unit to emerge, to which all international currencies could peg their worth?
Our prediction is that by the end of Gore's presidency, the one world financial system will be far more structured than it is today.
Good news again. As the forces seeking to deify collective humanity ascend, so does the power of God. In the day of humanities pride, the Glory of the Lord will shine most brightly. For those who seek the joy and life in Jesus, the very best days are right before us!
March 29, 2008
Gore, Obama and McCain
It still looks like Obama and McCain in the race for the US Presidency. But we have been hearing Al Gore for over a year now. What would that look like? The scenario noised about is so discouraging.
Obama and Hillary come to the convention without a clear majority of elected delegates. This seems like a forgone conclusion at this point. Neither can claim a clean victory and both are relying on superdelegates for their claim to the nomination. Al Gore signs on the Obama ticket with the intent to reinvent the vice presidency as a sort of superadvocacy position above the fray of partisan politics.
There is some concern in our circle that McCain's health will hold up even through the campaign. In any event, for Gore to be president, Obama must first win. And then the unthinkable.
The chaos that would ensue would be profound. There will be a rush to consolidate power. Martial law ensues. What a mess. It certainly would fulfill the prophecy about the immanent collapse of the US. as we know it.
But this web site is about the good news. And even in this horrible scenario there is plenty. The hollowness of American prosperity needs to be exposed. This certainly would do it. Above and beyond a restoration of heart, this scenario will be accompanied by a powerful outflowing of the Holy Spirit.
Arise and shine for your light has come and the Glory of the Lord has risen upon you. Darkness shall fall upon the nation and deep darkness upon the ethnicities. But kings and princes will be drawn to the light of your rising.
Even so Lord Jesus come!
March 3, 2008
Wars and Rumors of War
That's what the Bible says to expect in the world. So here's what to look for in the world. Somalia is heating up. Chavez and Columbia, (which dedicates the thinning resources of the US) are heating up a new frontier of warfare. The draft will become a presidential issue, and the one who promises not to have one will be the one elected to go back on their promise. By 2010, WWII will seem like peace time.
Wait, there's more. War fatigue will set in. There's just too much for any person, presidents included, to pay attention to. The US will begin to fold back in on itself and pay the price for its dependency on its colonial imperialism. So to the degree that we need oil, or titanium, or cheap labor, or infusions of capital, or... To that degree we begin to do with out. By 2012 the elections will be about getting us out of depression. And the government will begin to be more controlling than ever. Look for liberal facism to exert itself more powerfully than ever.
So what is the good news? Jesus says He brings peace. It's what He is the prince of, right? In the midst of darkness shined a great light. And that light is beginning to rise upon you who call upon His name. The joy of life is not diminished because it is dark outside. Inside the brightness of His rising overwhelms despair. We live on the verge of the triumph of hope!
February 25, 2008
Bonds, Food and underwear
Yep, the price is going up. A lot. [The Spirit is whispering about a bond crash later] Buy bonds now, [but do unload them in time] save underwear (and other clothes) for later, but what to do about the food thing? When push comes to shove, God will provide for those who let Him. One classic example of His provision was with the Children of Israel wandering about in Saudi Arabia. ( I know that conventional wisdom has them 40 years in the Egyptian desert, but you came here to find out what really happened, right?)
For 41 and a half years the descendents of Abraham recieved from the Lord's hand good food. And they named it Manna. A rough translation of the word Manna, is "What's this stuff?" Hardly what you want to hear at the dinner table. But it does illustrate a point. God will feed us and we won't understand how even as we are eating.
Look for good news in the coming days as God cares for all who let Him!
February 21, 2008
So long Taiwan...
On January 2 we suggested paying attention to China preparing to occupy Taiwan. Another step in that direction is today's development. The Vatican is preparing to remove recognition of Taiwan. China is preparing to enter its 'age of conquest'. So what is good news about that?
When Assyria was about to sweep through the Kingdom of Judea, most people in Jerusalem thought it was the end of the world as they knew it. Against God's advice they made a deal to flee to Egypt. Bad move. God used the invaders to bring righteousness to those who would accept it. And the infusion of righteous leaders from Jerusalem brought salvation to many in Assyria, including the king that cast Daniel into the lions den.
So what is God's plan for the salvation of 1/4 of the planet's polpulation? It may just be us. The day star is rising! Even so Lord Jesus, Come!
February 15, 2008
"President Bush has died"
I woke up this morning hearing as clear as a bell, "President Bush has died." There was the same sense of confusion I associate with the death of President Kennedy. But as I came awake, several thoughts gave some order to my heart. First, it's just a dream. Second, which President Bush? Neither is welcome news to me, not because I appreciate their liberal anti liberty politics, but because I want for them to live. God says he hates death, even the death of the wicked. And I'm not willing to consign either Bush W or Bush H to that catagory, at least not without a lot of company.
The third thought that occurred is that this is the future. Hence, the article here instead of some other web page. The day is coming when I will hear those words, "President Bush has died". (Providing you haven't heard them of me before hand.)
The heart beat of the future is that this world is not all there is. In Jesus, even death can not defeat us. We can have a victorious vibrant life in defiance of death.
Unfortunately, for those not in Jesus, the hell on earth is just a foretaste of future. What starts here does not stay here. It lasts for eternity. So what is your future? You, like President Bush, will die. There is no secret service to protect him let alone you. And then what?
Here's wishing you life. May Jesus rise in your hearts today. May He be the Lord of your future. May His Holy Spirit produce in you a victory even in the valley of the shadow of death. May life and joy flow from you like an out of control river. May people around you delight in your life even in your death. May Jesus Christ be praised!
love
Art
January 22, 2008
The Kingdom future.
This just in, 2/3/08
We've been praying for a gentleman with Pancreatic cancer. Two weeks ago he had a month to live. The doctor's visit this last week produced a startling update. The doctor said the cancer is gone! "It's just gone"
We have a better explanation. The future in the hands of Jesus is life and life more abundant! Get ready, the best is yet to come!
1/22/08
Here's one thing to expect in the future with Jesus!
Health care programs will thrive. Expect more news like this:
Dorothy had cancer on her foot. It was large and black and scaley. The surgeon removed it and it returned. A week ago last Wed. she was scheduled to see the surgeon to arrange the next operation. Sunday she asked quietly if she might have people pray for her.
Monday she showered and when she toweled off, the cancer was gone. Just gone... Last Wednesday Dorothy kept the appointment with the surgeon. The cancer is gone. No medical explanation, it's just gone.
It's not our great faith, we're just ordinary folks. It's God's great faithfulness
Meanwhile in the kingdoms of the World:
The coming mother of all US financial melt downs
Back to the Future: the next round of the old plagues
Coming soon to a Hospital near you
Prophecy archive
We're not always right, but here is the record of what we see unfolding in the future for the people of this land.
January 6, 2008
General Resonance!
Isreal builds a Maginox line . Will it be more effective than the last one was?
Now it looks like Obama and McCain, but...
Don't count Hillary out yet. And the less liberal Republicans will begin campaigning against Mac. And the Spirit still whispers Gore.
The Fed now intends to create a recession to avoid a depression. Too late? In any event look for Perot's flushing noise to drown out any voices of good news for the economy.
January 2, 2008
China occupying Taiwan as the US says, "Good luck" to the island.
The superhighway creating the infrastructure for a N. American Common Market
Look for more news related to the Amero, (like the Euro) no matter who the next pres. of the US is.
Right now we are still calling for Hillary and Romney with Hillary taking the election, but we still hear the whisper of Al Gore.
Meanwhile in the world look for serious stagflation over the next decade.
Bird flu is just the tip of the iceburg. We will see several new diseases in the next few years, most of which will not be severe.