turtletwo

I have wondered where the US fits into end time prophecy. Will we exist during the 7 years? Or is it possible there will be some sort of "World War 3" before the 7 years begin, that will nuke us right out of existance? I've heard various nations are mentioned in the prophecies such as Russia, China, etc. Any thoughts on where America is at in the picture? The Bible seems silent on the subject, so perhaps we are gone. Or maybe there are some verses I am unaware of.

God is healing my friend's hands from the frost bite! He got back the feeling in his fingers, which is a real miracle. I praise our faithful, merciful Lord!

Hi. I hope I am posting this under the correct topic. If not, please move me. My daughter sent me a cd for my birthday that is hypnosis to put you into a deep sleep. At first, I had no idea it was that! It was real deceptive. It said brainwave technology on the cover. And it is under a website called scienceofchange.org. So I figured it was just medical. My brain disease causes me spasms even throughout my sleep and much trouble falling off to sleep. ( I was actually hinting for a cd of ocean waves, seagulls, rain sound effects...something soothing like that. But she somehow misunderstood what I was wanting.) Anyway, I told my daughter of my chronic insomnia and she searched the web to find me something to help. It was simply an act of love! She thought this was some cool new medical techique involving the brain, since I do have a brain disease. She does not much know about the occult or the new age movement or the dangers of hypnosis. I put the cd on. Immediately I got the creeps. Just by the sound of the man's voice, which was eerie. I sensed in my spirit something was very wrong and God telling me to stop that cd right away. This Christopher Love guy started counting backwards. Then I realized he was doing hypnosis and quickly shut off the cd player... by the time he'd counted to 8. I went to this scienceofchange.org and discovered connections to Buddhism! I did a bit more research to find that Christopher Love is clairvoyant! Obviously, I want no part of this and renounced it in the Name of Jesus Christ. I want to dispose of the cd. Any suggestions of how to, so nobody retrieves it from the trash? Here is the hardest part... How do I explain that this man is of the devil and why? I have to do this very gently. Her feelings hurt so easily. And I was really touched that my daughter tried so hard to do a good thing to help my sickness! How unfortunate she had to come across this particular cd on the internet! I know she will soon ask how I like the cd and if it helped me sleep better. So I want to get a letter off to her quickly before she puts me on the spot on the phone. I am too physically ill to send her extensive research of the occult and how it is against God. How can I do this easy to understand? Any good links you know of? My biggest fear is that she herself will get mixed up with the whole psychic/hypnosis thing through this man's merchandise! Can someone give me advice on how to expose this guy so she'll understand the seriousness and the dangers? Has anyone out there researched him and his works? I would appreciate any strong info on Christopher Love in particular and tips on how to protect my daughter from the occult in general. She doesn't quite get it ...as to why psychics are bad. She used to watch that Johnathan Edwards on tv years ago. I warned her not to. I know some are fakes, but it isn't worth ever risking. And it opens up a fascination to the occult. But every time I tried to explain (even back then before my brain disease and the spasms that limit my speech) she seemed to see this as just innocent, interesting stuff. Please advise me how to kindly, but firmly convey what the occult is and why I must trash the cd she gave me! And pray God will open her eyes, spiritually. Hopefully without making her feel sad! Thanks for reading this long post. God bless, Turtletwo

I want to praise God for my daughter's healing! I was so excited and grateful when she called me to say her test results came back normal. Plus, she is no longer having pains. It helps so much to know that Worthy exists. It touches my heart that brothers and sisters who don't even know me take the time to pray for my family and myself. Thank You, Jesus!

Somebody asked about good Christian writers yesterday. That got me to thinking about Christian audiobooks. I have vision problems related to my disease. This prevents me from reading much more than this forum in small bits and pieces. Sadly, I can't even really read the Bible much anymore! Does anyone know where I could download Christian audiobooks or the Bible for free, or at a reasonable price? I am low income, so that limits me somewhat. Also, does anyone know of a legal site where I can download Christian music? Say, by lesser known artists who are happy to share their music for free to get it out there? (So people can learn of them.) Any help would be appreciated. Turtletwo

This Christmas I am thankful for my family, eyes to see the winter wonderland outdoors and ears to hear the blessed Christmas carols that help me focus on the true meaning of today...the greatest Gift ever, Jesus Christ!

Christmas is coming quickly, as you all know. I'm sure that many of you have probably heard the expression "Jesus is the reason for the season." It's so true! I can feel God's Holy Spirit grieving over how glibly we treat the greatest gift of all time...Jesus Christ! God loved us unworthy humans SO much that He parted with His only begotten Son for a time, just for us! He actually allowed Him to be rejected, tortured and nailed to a cross. But thank God, Jesus arose and waits for us in Heaven. Now He wants to have a personal relationship with each one of us! All He asks is that we turn from our sins and ask Him into our lives...accepting the Sacrifice He lovingly did on our behalves. We can never save ourselves no matter how good we try to be. Because only Jesus Christ was perfect. God Himself chose to do the job that we could never do...dying as the sinless One! Such awesome Love! These days when December 25th is so commercialized, we need to lose some of the trimmings and get back to the heart of the matter. My intent in writing this poem is to put Christ back into Christmas. I hope in some small way it helps.

CHRISTMAS

Christmas comes but once a year.

And now that day will soon be here.

Excitement fills the wintry air.

The shoppers scurry here and there.

The lights are twinkling merrily.

The ornaments are on the tree.

Bright packages are wrapped below,

While children frolic in the snow.

Such magic sights are all about,

But have we left the Savior out?

He left His Heaven for our earth!

He chose to come by humble birth.

God took on flesh and bones so He

Could one day die for you and me!

He paid our penalty for sin

so someday we could enter in

To His own Home way up above,

To worship Him and share His Love.

He asks of us to yield our heart.

He'll make it new and not depart.

And if our lives to Him we'll give,

Eternally with Him we'll live.

He paid the dearest Sacrifice...

His precious Blood, the awful price!

Yet we don't thank Him as we ought.

We barely give to Him one thought!

Instead of hearts of reverent prayer,

We lose sight of the meaning there.

It's sad our fun and festive days

Distract us from His much due praise.

For without Christ there would not be

A Christmas day for you and me!

Very interesting! I love the stories behind the Christmas carols. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.

Very scary stuff but I'm glad you shared it straight from the koran. Thanks. People need to know the truth.

Wishing you a very happy birthday!!!May God bless you with His Presence, good health and much love.

I know how this feels! Thanks for sharing the lyrics. I am very depressed lately and I could relate. Pray for me, Okay? And may the Lord bless you.

maybe someone out there may have one or more of the disease or conditions i have that we can help each other thru the rough times...here is my list and what they are doing to me......

Ankylosing Spondylitis- means spine fusion-my spine is fusing together and its effecting other parts of my body, hips,knees, ankles, shoulders, teeth(all pulled now), neck

Rheumatoid Arthritis-my hands and toes are effected

Fibromyalgia-muscular pain,

Restless Leg Syndrome-my legs will not stop moving around due to discomfort

these i just named are auto-immune diseases which means i have no immune system anymore and that my body is attacking its self im in pain 24/7

i also have:

chronic back, tremors/spasms(neurological), osteoporosis(im male), high cholesterol, depression, lyme disease, scoliosis, and more i cannot write here.....

ive had these most of my life and didnt know it all the doctors said i was faking it all until 2002 when i went in for a physical, thats when i started getting names to all my medical problems....

i'm on 11 different medications which some of the side effects of a few can kill me, my pain is down and my mobility has slightly increased due to the meds so i put my life into GODs hands and praise HIS name every day i wake up....

right now i need leg braces to walk or i will constantly fall down which can break my neck,hips, and spine....i can only walk for short distances 100ft ot less other wise i have to use my motorized chair to get around.

I cant drive anymore because my legs go numb/dead after 20 minutes in the car...

so i am strong in faith and i keep my eyes on JESUS every day.

most of my diseases mainly the 1st for listed have no cure and are disabling diseases compounded, which means im only going to get worse. i have neurological issues too but the neurologists wont test me......oak

Oak, I have some of those same things that you listed plus different disease symptoms. I know how hard it is. I'm praying for you. Pray for me and my son. We are still doing real bad and needing Jesus to heal us.

Thanks to all those praying for me and my family. Please keep them coming! Also for trying to give helpful advice. On the book suggestions, only thing is I have visual problems. I can not read for longer than a letter. But any audio books or sermons on cd suggestions would be much appreciated. Blessings to the body of Christ that's out there!

God can help you through anything...praying

Thanks Shanee. That means a lot. Newest thing is I have an injury of my right hand and wrist. Very painful and disabling. One of my children has total numbness in the left arm! Your prayers will be a real help. God bless.

God can help you through anything...praying

Thanks Shanee. That means a lot. Newest thing is I have an injury of my right hand and wrist. Very painful and disabling. One of my children has total numbness in the left arm! Your prayers will be a real help. God bless.

Does anyone out there know how to keep on serving God with the right attitudes when unanswered prayers torment you daily? I cry out to God regularly for healings for me and my loved ones. Yet the illnesses persist. Same is true of the spiritual, emotional and other problems in our family. I want to be used of God on this earth yet all these obstacles block the way. And this has been nonstop for over a year now! My world which once made sense has been turned upside down! I long for the Rapture or death because living this way is too much. Please, please pray for us.