Why I Blog.

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I'm telling you that almost every day THIS serious Bible student [ME] who at one time thought he was a 'scholar', learns a new 'twist' or better understanding of some facet of prophecy, or bible verse, and I am loving it. That means that we can NEVER be too proud and full of ourselves to be so un-flexible so as to NOT learn minute gems and pearls of truth and wisdom! Holy Spirit helps us in that quest. This is not something earth shattering or something that would keep us out of heaven-- but still very interesting.... just like the "Lord's Prayer" and it's real meaning that few understand.

I also reflected upon WHY I chose to begin blogging a few years ago-- and there were a number of reasons, like: therapy for my PTSD, camaraderie, sharing the Gospel with others and also being encouraged by 'feed back', meeting other Christians with like interest, as "Iron sharpens Iron" ~Proverbs 27:17, etc.
I have to say that I have learned so much these past 5 years or so, in that I see the "love of the greater number cooling off" with much complacency, laziness, satisfied to be a 'couch potato', and putting their burned out brain on the shelf... lol, as TV and PC are much entertaining. And the article below elaborates on Jesus' own words that are cited-- in relation to what is happening just BEFORE the RAPTURE. Even if N happen to have the "tools" and gifts of a good teacher-- people will still not be motivated if they don't want to! And that is just the cold, hard facts, friends. The trick is NOT to get burned out and quit.

As the apostle Paul said, 'Just knock the dust off your clothes and travel on...go to the next door or human being to share the Gospel.' This might be discouraging, but we just need to move on and continue our mission on earth until the Rapture.... and that is really what I am waiting for!! The only difference is that the world of mankind doesn't have the 30-40 years that I had-- to fine the real TRUTH of Salvation!

My own son is between jobs and has some time on his hands, so I told him that THIS is the big time in my life where and when I could really use his physical help and friendship, before I have the knee surgery, that he could live FREE at my humble house, with tons of food, just for a few weeks, and perhaps a little while after my surgery, and I would even pay him gas money if he has to go to work/ finds a job. I wonder if he can see past his own wants and desires to put some body else before his personal pleasures, desires and needs...please pray for him. Time will tell. But this could be his big opportunity to do something special and important to help his father. Hey! For the most part, as the Bible clearly says, the vast MAJORITY of human kind will be "Left Behind" and most of them will go to hell. That's a fact-- Jack.


I pride myself on my new chosen diet of better foods, veggies, fruits and whole grain bread, just as the VA docs suggested to lower my cholesterol and weight. And I know that some of you readers will laugh, but I am also preparing myself for death, if it happens pre-maturely. In fact, I told my son today-- with all the pain and stress-- 'if I died today or tomorrow, it would be a blessing from God.' The world and especially the mad, mad, corruption and perversions in Gov't make me want to vomit, with their God-dishonoring ways and "Progressive", "Liberal" movement/ standards, horrible education, and constant LIES, etc. And the young people are growing up Godless, with no respect for the Bible or anything good, IMO, except for those who are home schooled! There are hardly a few to stand up with a back bone-- to the destruction of our country andConstitution. The Congress are a bunch of pandering cowards only interested in keeping their jobs at all costs... and selling us out every day they are in power.

Sharon is happy where she is now, in a regimented setting with new friends that she can visit and talk to, and I call her about 8 times a day-- guess I am that lonely.. Ha! I am kind of glad that I have a loyal buddy at home, my hound dog, Deuce, the Rotty. I just hope I am well enough to vote in Nov., and will explore doing an absentee vote just in case. 'Throw the bums out!' I don't want to miss THIS one!
Well, I just love Wisconsin in the Fall when things are so peaceful and pretty with the air temps perfect.
Bless all my Christian brothers and sisters.

Tom

As It Was in the Days of Noah: Rapture or Second Coming?

Posted: 11 Oct 2010 02:06 PM PDT

By Jeffrey R. Camino LearnBibleProphecy.com As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of

Sunday.

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Sunday morning church service and adult Sunday school, prior to that, is very important to me, as we are 'fed spiritual food' by the deacons and pastor, who do a very good job of teaching/ preaching pure Bible subjects. They generally use the King James version of the Bible, but the congregation is certainly free to use what ever translation they like/ choose. And the friendship and camaraderie are also very important to me. So even though it's tough to get dressed up, and limp up the steps of the church [or drive my power scooter up the disabled ramp], it is important for me to be there. We have audience participation in Sunday school, and so I answer a good share of questions.

But, IMHO, I would bet that at least half of the congregation can't defend their Bible held beliefs or do a fair job witnessing to unbelievers... sorry. I think that is a pity. What in the world could prevent a so-called Christian with the Holy Spirit from learning enough to give a good witness as all are commanded-- especially after they have been sitting in the pews for years?? I know of people in false religions and cults who are much better trained to knock on doors and take the initiative to share their beliefs!! It just may be an "abnormal thing" now days to come up and witness to a 'stranger'-- but the Bible says this is a necessary things. I have a 'cheat sheet' taped inside my bibles called the 'Road to Romans' that helps me explain how all humans are born into 'Adamic sin' and need salvation through the ransom sacrifice of Jesus Christ, with a orderly number of scriptures to support my witness/ Bible beliefs. But there are so many ways dig up interest/ witness, and hand out Bibles and tracts. Remember, this God-inspired "work" of sharing the Gospel will NOT last too much longer, because the Church will be Raptured! This is what Jesus meant when He talked about 'laying up our treasures in heaven.'

As I posted on Facebook, I brought the new Toshiba "Notebook" P.C. that I recently ordered from Sears, to Sharon as a gift, so she can email her friends and me, and she was very happy about that.... and the grapefruits too. She promised never to procure any more credit cards on the sly-- behind my back --to put me into more debt again. I feel that another national and world cash/ credit/ money bubble will burst soon, and those with less or no debt will fair better when that next storm hits us. I don't care how the Progressive Dims spin their deceptive economic lies-- we will surely have more financial problems and woes down the road--- and THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT THEY ARE PUSHING AND PLANNING FOR!! 'Never waste a disaster.' Many well read people know that nations are pushing for ONE WORLD GOV'T and GLOBAL GOVERNANCE --control-- Socialism. No matter who is elected next-- there will be hell to pay for obama and the Dims tripling the national debt, with nothing positive to show for all that money! I am afraid that who ever is in the driver's seat next won't be able to put Humpty Dumpty back together again either.
And we think that times are tough now??


My wife and I have not had a real vacation for 5 years, and I live in an old, but freshly painted, 100 year old house, so I have SOME cash flow. We still have many creature comforts, toys, and eat well. Looks like buying and selling a house will be getting harder for a while, with more banks cutting back and freezing up the credit. I have 2 good vehicles, and the high snow in Wisconsin doesn't hamper my Ram 4 by 4 truck.
My power scooter ran out of battery so I had Sharon meet me out side of her nursing home on her own power chair to collect the new P.C. and fruit today. It's getting so hard to walk right now-- but I will be getting my "90 day shots" in both knees on Tuesday--at the VA- Milwaukee. I shaved off my full beard after I got home and I will get a thrill watching people surprised seeing my bare face. I guess I just got tired of the extra whiskers.

I brought a few steaks home and grilled them out side-- and gave the hound dog some of the tougher pieces. I got some huge Courtland apples, broccoli, and 10 grain bread to eat too. I am obeying the VA doctor's advice in my new eating habits to lower my Cholesterol and lose weight, but it's a slow process without being able to exercise. Ha! I was a power lifter most of my adult life and have the pix to prove it!! A sudden injury can change all of that in the heart beat... and retirement too.

Tom

How Do You Know This? Follow Up

Posted:

Q. In a recent post you said, “The believers who suffer during the Great Tribulation are those who come to faith after the Church is gone, and in fact the disappearance of the Church will convince many to become believers. We know they’re not part of the Church because their destiny in Eternity is different [...]

Russian surprise-- No missles.

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This new Russian wrinkle means that all human speculation [especially mine] is just that-- guessing! The Lord in heaven knows exactly when to spring His trap and set things in motion. We feel that we can learn lots about God's personality by studying the entire Hebrew and Greek Scriptures-- but the best policy is to go with His flow and methods... as the old scripture goes: 'My ways are not your [human] ways.' Has not human history for the past 6000 years proved exactly that? 'Ours is but to do or die-- ours in not to ponder why...' God wants His followers/ servants to DEPEND and TRUST in Him! We want to be educated and versed in His Word-- but totally dependent on the Lord of Hosts [Armies]. And it would be great to write down and memorize: 1st Cor. 3:19.... on 'the wisdom of the world.'

I am now sure that the grand Day of Rapture will probably be a surprise to me and everyone else too, even though I try to live each day as if it were my last on earth and pray multiple times a day, and night.

I took the hound dog, Deuce, to visit Sharon today at Woodstock Health and Rehab today after the 'butcher' [oops, I mean, barber] scalped me and dumped most of the hair in my eyes and down my shirt.... grrrrr. Maybe he ought to retire too. Well, all I can say is that I won't need another 'trim' for the next 3 months... lol. Why is the world going to hell in a hand basket?? Duh... We just don't get real service or respect anymore, and no one seems to care either. Anyway, Deuce, the Rottweiler went crazy when he saw Sharon in the mess hall with two other disabled old guys. She has to share her room with another older woman patient and there is no privacy, so we can't talk about what needs to be talked about. I guess that Sharon was in a foul mood, so I left soon after. My body and feet/ knees were hurting too bad and I didn't have time to argue in public...or talk "goo goo-- da da" as if she were an infant, and like I said, there just isn't any privacy there, and I can't hear her garbled phone talk because the walls are so thick. sometimes I wonder if the Nursing home doesn't give the patients dumb dumb pills so they are more 'easy to manage...' Go figure... isn't that really what this world [and the AMA] is coming too-- the new world of over-medicated zombies and tranquilized/ sedated mankind?

Well, I don't want to air any more of my dirty laundry-- but it's hard to love and trust some one near to you when they have a compulsive lying problem and continue to apply for secret credit cards behind your back and run up charges for merchandise they can't even account for. I have asked some brothers at church for advice on how to remedy this problem. Is this a 'challenge' that most women have? I know first hand how destructive credit card debt is and can put you in the poor house. Some people may think that, since the Rapture and Tribulation are coming soon [or maybe they think that they don't have long to live] -- what does it matter, right? But what did Jesus and His apostles teach? I would think that such a mind set of charging without planning to pay back is akin to theft! And besides-- I'm NOT a Lefty-Liberal Dim... LOL, who is looking to eat lunch and then skip out on the bill! Ahh, we all have our faults, and I am a sinner too.

What do you think about those big banks freezing the mortgages that were foreclosed on and further messed up by having them chopped up and re-sold/ distributed?? I bet there is so much more corruption that has NOT been uncovered yet, as the Dims thought they would rule forever and their mischief would never be un-earthed. I think that what we are seeing now is just the tip of the ice berg! If this system were to go on for another year or so, I will have pretty much paid down/ off much of my own debt so that I could relax more and not worry about bills or 'surprises.' I just heard something else about Facebook owner giving millions to some education orgs on the East Coast lately. Any one heard about that??

Russia Backs off Missile Sale to Iran

Posted: 08 Oct 2010 01:45 PM PDT

By Joel C. Rosenberg JoelRosenberg.com A senior Israeli government official last week told me that Prime Minister Netanyahu will assess the effectiveness of international economic sanctions on Iran in December and January. “Decisions will have to made after that,” he said. What kind of decisions? The official wasn’t particularly optimistic that sanctions would work, but when pressed wouldn’t say

Big Time Lies.

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Don't we all just love being constantly LIED to?? We found out soon enough in the Army that you ought never to volunteer... lol. We also found out that our own Gov't lied to us in the Army, after the Army [about Agent Orange and PTSD, etc], and to the people back home about many aspects of the war in Vietnam. I served proudly, learned a lot, made many life long friends, but I am telling you the TRUTH about the reality of Governments all over the world that LIE all the time-- and Satan has a good foot hold in each and every one of them right now. Tell me, who really trusts, doctors, attorneys, Gov't, and politicians? And, YES, Satan IS misleading the entire inhabited world. Flash: Jesus even said as much-- that in the last days, even the "Elect" [the Saints -- Matthew 24:24], might be inclined to believe some of the lies ! And that is why real Christians read/ study the Bible every single day, pray, and draw as close to the Lord as possible!

Some of my dear friends who are still locked/ trapped into the old, misleading mentality-- or the fevered charismatic groupies who follow the Piped Piper in the WH, and I have to be respectful and patient with them... as I was misled a few times in the past personally. This world of Satan is running toward a washed out bridge up ahead like a train with no brakes, and we Christians only want to warn the people aboard! Just like the strong German battleship, Bismark, or the British Titanic, that were deemed "unsinkable." I have been very blessed that most of my investments and speculations worked out well in the past. But now, having the Lord as my Shepard, and the Bible as my supreme guide-- I surely feel very confident, no matter what comes down the pike!!

If my dear readers and friends find merit in my Blog posts-- please go a little farther and do the research for themselves. Jesus said, 'Come take my yoke.' Do not go 'beyond' the scriptures, and trust NO human 'leader' completely. There will soon be many more revelations and prophecies coming true soon enough-- and 'God CANNOT lie.' ~Titus 1:2. Much of the human tragedy is politically MAN-MADE, with people starving for selfish political reasoning, greed and power! I just want you people to understand this.

Sharon is doing quite well and is so tired from the strict regimen at Woodstock Nursing Center in Kenosha, of physical therapy and activities. She lacks nothing except she wants me to bring her fav. Denim jacket, and they will allow our dog to come visit her too. If some of you would like to send her a card in the mail-- just contact me via email, and I will send you her address. tschuckman@aol.com

Confessions of a Flat-Earther

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 09:14 AM PDT

By Jack Kinsella The Omega Letter The 58th meeting of the Bilderberg Group was held this year in Sitges, Spain during the first week in June. The meeting was attended by roughly 130 members of the global elite.According to the Bilderberg website, Bilderberg was named for the hotel where the first meeting took place in 1954. "That pioneering meeting grew out of the concern expressed by leading

Gold.

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Hello Friends,
While I certainly don't believe everything I read, I have been looking for "balance" to keep myself in proper 'check' of going too far in any direction, but letting the Bible be my guide. Some things are just plain 'Gray area' and we have to use some common sense and logic... but I did learn much from my old Financial-Investment days of business, and that has helped me not to get into deep debt.

Now, logically, being diversified is very important, and who really has a so-called 'Chrystal ball', especially when the 'game is rigged' by the super wealthy and greedy dirt bags who consider themselves masters of the world-- and indeed, their daddy just might be that [Satan]. The Bible shows that it's good and wise to save up for emergencies, and some folks think that saving about 6 months' wages is prudent. I have never been able to do that, although I have tried when I was working hard at Chrysler, with quality Mutual Funds, but that would NOT be my choice right now. And just about then, your brakes in the car or the refrigerator goes out... lol.
And then on the other side of town there is a class of people that figure they ought to live high on the hog, drink, smoke and do drugs, without 2 dollars to rub together, because they know how far Left-Socialistic our once great nation has fallen into depravity and corruption. I was NOT raised that way, but more of the 'middle of the road sort of person.'

Many so-called 'Christians' who don't read/ study their Bibles are swayed to and fro by 'hawkers' and con-men to make foolish investments that could evaporate into the air-- fueled by greed and fear. I am SO HAPPY TO POST an intelligent article that has done ME some good and give me more balance! PTL! Yes, again, BALANCE IS KEY! We need to pay our bills and debts in good order, on time. We need to keep our dwelling place neat and clean so it's healthy for us to live there. I just had my humble house painted, and was happy to pay my dear son, Andy, a good fair price for his hard work this past Summer. "One hand washes the other." I don't have a lot of savings and investments, BUT I AM VERY RICH IN THE LORD! 'For the swift do not have the race...' There will actually come a day when 'men will be throwing their money into the streets'-- because it will not hold back the wrath of God in the end. Money has it's place-- and the wise man will use it judiciously-- in the greater glory of God. Paul says that it's the LOVE of money that is evil! Not the mere holding, investing and spending of money. [see: Timothy].
I will be 'changing my tack' some what now that I have learned something new tonight... I will be fine-tuning my strategy. Great article for Believers!

Tom

Gold: A Religious Investment?

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 02:12 PM PDT

By Wilfred J. Hahn Eternal Value Review Gold bullion is again in the limelight, recently again hitting new highs in USD terms. We continue to get questions as to whether gold would be a good investment. For example, “I have read your book, Global Financial Apocalypse Prophesied, but still cannot determine if you think physical gold is the investment of choice for these days. Would you please

Busy Tuesday, October 5th.

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Picture above: Andy paints the house for me.

What a full day for me! Three different appointments at the VA in Milwaukee this morning, EKG [again] which looked good, inhalation test and consultation-- so the docs gave me the green light. I talked to a few Vets also waiting in long lines and even heard that the Lefty- Libs are trying to collapse the VA health system and make everything in the US one big "HAPPY" family, 'obama-care'. Let me tell you now that the general population will NOT be happy with the coming Socialist system.

Sharon was busy playing cards with a bunch of other nursing home residents at Woodstock in Kenosha, WI., when I finally got there, and she seems happy. I brought her purse, clothes and fresh fruit -- but I was anxious and stressed out from jumping through all the hoops at the VA, and Sharon's room seemed to be too warm for me. I call her many times a day to see how she is.

As usual, I listened to Brannon Howse--WVCY 107.7 FM, on the way home about 1:30-ish, and I got another big dose of startling news and info about our economy and the Socialist plans. First of all, precious metals continue to go up thru the roof, but the Gov't just jacked up the price of their minted "Silver Eagles".. again! Now we must pay $2.00 EXTRA because of inflation-- and that is a .50 cent jump from the last time they pulled that stunt! The Gov't KNOWS what is happening-- and yet they lie that the economic pciture is so rosy and we are OUT OF THE RECESSION...Ha! For people who study and know about these things [precious metals, etc]-- it's alarming. they well know that the US dollar is collapsing and isn't worth the paper and ink. Number 2: If you are a student of history, and military, forcing homosexuals into the ranks not only pushes the good 'God and Country' type of soldiers out of the service-- but it makes for a meaner, no morals/ no honor type of people filling the ranks. They are infusing the trash and kicking out the 'God and Country', good, moral soldiers who have better 'cohesion.' And when the Gov't declares martial law in the streets to hold back the rioters who are finally aware of the WH lies-- the standard of the 'new' homo Army will be all about cruelty and being ruthless. Is that what the people want??

I had a fun time witnessing to some hospital staff plus other G.I.'s, and one guy had a small pocket bible sticking in his shirt pocket, so we traded email addresses, and I might just be able to benefit to him. And then, when I asked 2 nurses if they were 'ready for the Rapture'-- they said, "NO !" Well, they were nice people, but they showed their hand with a reply like that. Sometimes they will size me up as some 'religious nut'-- but after they listen to my words-- they understand that I have a high verbal aptitude and things make sense to them concerning what the Bible says. You have to figure that not everyone we witness to and share the Gospel with will spring out of their chair, repent and accept the Lord. BUT, I [we] DID plant that seed! We are God's mouth piece/ messengers as we share the Good News of the Kingdom and the Gospel of Salvation far and wide. 'This great work is being done all over the world for a witness to all the nations--- [Matthew 24:14], and then the end will come.' When we finally face our Lord and Master in heaven to give an account of ourselves-- what excuse will we offer?? What did WE do for the Kingdom when we were living on earth? Remember Jesus' story of the Talents of gold?? We don't need to be a 10 headed professor, a missionary or a pastor to do this simple, but important work, you know... MOST people don't even know what we will be doing in heaven or if they are really going there! Pity... Try reading the BOOK.

As we live our lives every day with our aches and pains, worries and stress-- it's important to "keep our eyes on the prize-- on heaven." As I repeat, NO ONE KNOWS WHEN THE RAPTURE WILL COME... but everything we see and hear DAILY-- all points to the NEAR future-- and Israel is the KEY to the future! When that bough breaks the baby will fall--talking about the next big deciding war in the Middle East concerning Israel. So does our daily life, plans, work, play, and gestures show what's on our mind and hearts? Real Christians MUST know that any political 'change', choices and direction we humans go in worldly terms are just a temporary band aid. If that is so-- why do we put so much time, effort, and treasure into such a fleeting notion that some how a different political party or human will make the difference. Truthfully, having studied and dealt with Financial instruments and investment/ policy, America is ALREADY too far gone to be 'saved' economically [and other wise]or be solvent-- and America has cut off the hand of friendship to Israel-- and that comes with a CURSE from God Himself !! And the 'man in the WH calls himself a CHRISTIAN??" Ha! He would sell out his own grandmother... but like I said, another person or party would not fair too much better. And even if we did somehow pull that off-- there are so many other nations like Japan, etc., that are just hanging on by the skin of their teeth! We just cannot bail all of them out-- as we are on the ropes too!! Go figure. If you think that things are going to get better-- you are probably smoking the wrong stuff in your pipe... LOL. BTW, the VA made me inhale some medicine mist into my lungs-- and now I feel like SUPERMAN!! They also say that my heart is strong enough for the operation, but I have a family history of heart challenges, probably from eating all the wrong foods-- but in the old days on the farm we needed something that would stick to the ribs... and it's still sticking. I've been eating rye bread, but now the docs want me to eat whole grains. OK... I honestly thought that I must be losing weight with Sharon gone, and I don't eat much at all... and the beat goes on.
Thank you, my son, Andy, for transporting Sharon's power chair to her at Woodstock today. You have been a great help to me lately. I am asking others to pray for you to make the right choices in regards to strengthening your relationship with the Lord, Jesus.

Tom

Who Is the Antichrist?

Posted: 05 Oct 2010 12:51 PM PDT

By Britt Gillette End Times Bible Prophecy From the days of the first Christians to today's believers, this question has fascinated millions through the centuries.And rightly so, the Antichrist is an intriguing figure.Some say he doesn't exist, that there's no scriptural evidence. While others describe him as the human incarnation of Satan.So who is the Antichrist? Is he a real figure? Is he