Tornado in Unon Grove, WI

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I don't think I will ever boast about Wisconsin being relatively 'safe' from natural disasters anymore... Last night, Monday around 4:04 PM, my small town of UNION GROVE, WI caught a tornado dead center, as I was tuning into the Glen Beck show on TV!! It just so happens that I wanted to post a short article that deals with Mr. Glenn Beck, and I think the story is 'fair and balanced' on Fox News. Ha!

Of course I give the Lord God full praise and honor for protecting me, Old Soldier Tom, and I can't see any damage to my humble 100 year old home in our small town of 4400 people, in South Eastern WI, but I heard that it touched down about 200 yards from my house. And yes, it DID sound like a powerful train coming through. The "early warning" siren went off for less than a minute, IMO, and then the storm hit! It reminded me of our "early warning system siren" in Bien Hoa, Vietnam, early 1968 -- that went off AFTER the darn attack! LOL! AFTER the VC 122mm rockets already slammed into our base-- and I lost 3 fellow soldiers from my company from those attacks in my first tour. And even though most of us young American soldiers were wild and woolly, I am sure that many others like me prayed to God for protection during those times. And then our American 105mm Howitzers returned the fire to the enemy. Some of our company soldiers ran for the sand bagged bunkers we all built, but I usually just 'hit the deck.' The CO - Major, said that he was taught to just grab hold of the mattress and roll it over on himself on the floor and out of his 'rack.'

I will see Sharon in the morning to bring her more fruit, and survey any damage I see and maybe take pix. It sure could have been worse for me, and I can't walk so fast anymore. If figured that if the Lord wanted me-- He could come and get me when ever.
I try to protect and prepare for such times, and determined that I could use more candles and 'farmer matches' on hand. My PC, TV and land phone were all down too, as I just sat in my EZ chair wondering how long before the power got back on. I could sure hear the constant News helicopters orbiting over my house and the town for hours, and numerous fire trucks ran back and forth my house on Main Street. I got up about an hour ago and just checked to see if my PC was back on line.

Thank you, my dear son, Andy, and nephew, Steve Schuckman, who called me up on my cell phone during that time to check up on my status. I suppose we could say that I had my 'dry run' last night, so I could better Prep myself for the 'Real McCoy' down the road.
Praise and thank you, dear Lord, for your kindness and protection. I guess that the power was restored about 3 hours latter-- and I need the power to work my Oxygen extractor and CPAP breathing machine to aid my Sleep Apnea, while trying to sleep.
Now it's time to try sleeping again-- after an exciting afternoon.

Warm Regards,
Tom Schuckman

Scanning a Fearful Future: Part 1

Posted: 22 Nov 2010 12:41 PM PST

By Terry James Rapture Ready Commentators, secular and religious, weigh in incessantly on all aspects of the issues of greatest concern for these angst-ridden times. Those issues of most profound worry are collapsing economy, loss of personal liberty, and what is going to happen in the immediate and long-term future.One can almost physically feel the fear in the emails I receive daily. Worries

The Spirit says.

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You know, friends and readers, I didn't think too much about this 'new facet'-- another way to look and understand this scripture before. |I usually applied 1st Timothy, chapter 4, verse 3 to the Catholic church: "Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believer and know the truth." [---no meat on Friday, and celibacy of priests.] But I recently noticed some of my own relatives getting misled by wayward women into the New Age false religion that teaches they should not eat any living creature-- vegetarianism for the wrong reasons! If a person chooses to abstain from meat for medical, health or personal reasons-- that fine! But don't get sucked into some Eastern religious cult that forbids such things! Because the Bible plainly warns against such things! Going back to 1 Timothy 4:1: "Now the Spirit speaketh expressly that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils, 2. Speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their conscience seared with a hot iron......" -- so we KNOW where these things are coming from-- the devil! Verse 4 says: "For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: 5. For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer."

So we see that we are allowed EVERYTHING on earth to eat [except cannibalism, of course], and anyone who goes BEYOND the Scriptures is cursed-- See: Revelation.

Now, The process used to be Saved is simple-- yet profound. Yet, if we don't want to remain babies/ infants, we must push ourselves to read and study God's Word constantly, daily, to become mature, useful Christians. We ought to understand what the term: Blood guilt means. If we have the means, power, resources to save others from injury or death-- but just stand by doing nothing-- we are said to be, Blood guilty! We have their blood on our hands because we chose to do NOTHING. Seems to me that we ought to study the Bible intensely [and cultivate a love for the Bible], so as to "have the tools" to help others learn the Gospel and get Saved. We cannot pay back to God, for all the things He has GIVEN us Free as a gift. But we can obey Him by helping other to know how to get Saved. Or will we just bury the talent of gold $$$ in the dirt, like the evil servant of the Master-- parable, in the book of Matthew -- told by Jesus?? Time is short. Can we at least say that we have graduated from 'Basic Training??' Or.. are we too wrapped up in the rat race of material things and maintaining our personal 'Status Quo' and stay in our 'comfort zone.' Hey, that will be short-lived too, friends. Real economic suffering should begin in America within about 6 months, methinks. That's just my personal opinion-- but mark my word.

The State Gov't sent us a letter today saying that "we make too much money"-- about $1000 more 'than we should'-- to qualify for Sharon's nursing home assistance...Ha! If that is so, and we can't figure out something else, I will just have to bring Sharon home the last day of November. So am I to feel guilty for working hard all my life and paying my bills?? I will take care of my wife at home, if I have to, but this is just one more worry I don't need at this time, when I am preparing myself for my own VA hospital visit. Thank you ALL for your many prayers and well wishes. Jesus is my Lord and Savior.

Warm Regards,
Tom

The Spirit Expressly Says

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How Can He Say He’s God?

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Q. My question is, how can the anti-Christ possibly be a muslim when it says the anti-Christ will proclaim himself to be god in the temple? no muslim would ever say he is god, because in their religion that would be blasphemy. please explain. A. Remember, the anti-Christ will be indwelt by Satan. The [...]

The 'Apple of God's Eye.'

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I keep repeating myself...'Posting articles like this one from Jack Kelley, just gives me a thrill and makes me happy!' Repetition helps me to memorize the scriptures that I need, and forces me to stop watching TV so much.

MOST Christians already know this-- that the Israelites MAY NOT sell or give away the land that God gave them in Genesis, and we find out [no surprise to me...duh] that U.S. Lefty-Loosey, Liberal Administrations have always hurt the State of Israel trying to force and squeeze Israel to give up land to their Muslim enemies, the descendants of Ismael! Can any one really trust 'strange women ??' Shake your head, "NO !" Some folks may say that their own lives would be too boring-- but better to OBEY the Lord than chase after the strange women and their false gods...

Well, from what I see and hear, God's Word is right on schedule like a powerful locomotive chugging ahead, and the future is not hard to see for me... except that we are discovering the 'whys and hows' of things going down. Instead of spending TOO MUCH TIME running down Mr. Obama, I think we ought to be sharing the Gospel and linking the Scriptures to modern day events as the "clock winds down" in the 4th quarter of this football game. And there are a number of good, sound reasons why we ought not party and celebrate so hardy this year, IMHO. We will soon have to pay the piper right after the party is over.

Our church service was good and interesting, but I felt so sleepy today, prob not getting the correct, good sleep that I need, so maybe I will try to go to bed earlier. Sharon wants some more red grapefruits when I get a chance, and some kind of flu is going around this time of year. I believe in 'preventative medicine' and eating fresh fruit/ and minerals. I am also learning to cook for one person at home-- ME, but I like to make enough for 2 days so I don't have to cook so often. Some folks say to keep a lot of fresh food as snacks in the home-- so we don't get tempted to eat junk foods. But if I buy the wrong foods-- I will end up eating them. Actually, we have a freezer full of meat, etc., so I am not too worried.

As for Israel, I am not too worried about them because Zech. 2:8, says, 'They are the apple of God's eye.' God will not be saving any nations besides Israel-- but He saves individuals. And like it or not, America bears community responsibility for electing Obama-- as he has done more to hurt Israel than any other president I know of besides Clinton and Carter. God WILL NOT bless any country that hurts His most favored Nation-- in fact, there is a curse attached to all enemies of of Israel. Would we not say that America is being cursed right now??? But 'you ain't seen nothin' yet !' And YES, I still have my First Amendment Rights intact.

Are you ready for the strip search at the airport??? I won't even fly anymore...Ha! I drive the Ram 4 by 4! Bring on the snow!

Regards,
Tom

You Are but Tenants in the Land

Posted: 21 Nov 2010 08:55 AM PST

By Jack Kelley GraceThruFaith.com The land must not be sold permanently, because the land is mine and you are but aliens and my tenants. (Leviticus 25:23)When God brought Israel into the Promised Land He explained that they were His tenants, forbidden from selling or giving the land away (Lev 25:23).He also commanded them to let the land rest for one year out of every seven (Lev 25:4), the

Antichrist's False Covenant.

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I was happy to accomplish a few more things today, like getting our older car- '05 Caravan emissions tested and legal-- for WI laws, and then taking Sharon out for some Mexican food/ lunch. Then we parked by the Lake Michigan to just relax, watch the 'white caps'/ waves, and talk--hold hands. All is well today-- except fighting with traffic- grid lock, drivers not paying attention to their driving. But I don't lose my temper at them so much any more. There [hopefully] comes a time when men grow more mature and figure that it just isn't worth getting your blood pressure up over stuff you can't control. Sharon could only eat half of her steak Frahito [sp?], so I tried the rest and decided that I will order that next time-- but I ate enough Jalapeno peppers to make me cry and open my nasal.

Things are calming down a bit for Sharon, but it's just too bad that the patients have to be 'on-guard' and look out for each other constantly so they don't get abused and jerked around. So THAT is what we Americans can look forward to in our 'old age'?? ... what a shame and pity. On the other hand, there comes a time when our elders and loved ones can't hold their bowels any more and need constant care in such nursing facilities. Well, in OUR generation, today/ now, we can look forward to the Rapture and Heaven-- as related some what, in the article below.
God gave humans the power of discernment to figure things out-- and common sense to understand Bible prophecy [with the help of the Holy Spirit], and by the process of elimination, figure out that certain things will NEVER come to pass-- as proposed and devised by mere mortal men who THINK they are "running the show." The totally arrogant heads of State, presidents and politicians who are so full of themselves! The Lord does NOT like those who are so proud-- but real, honest humility is pleasing to the Lord. God had to take the 'wind out of my sails' a few times to 'get my attention' and demonstrate that to me-- and I finally learned... PTL. As for me, I just can't understand why the majority of people so easily put all the trust and faith in earthling men, some how thinking that some new idea or political party will some how cure the worlds' woes...Ha! Has it ever happened in all History..duh? Men will grasp at any straw or lame idea EXCEPT what God has to say-- and most are Bible illiterate, for sure!! And so many of us have already had dozens of chances to get right with the Lord, but we are too stupid, selfish, greedy and prideful! We sure do deserve hell--- but those of us who accept and confess the Lord Jesus are SAVED!

I intend to order a new book by Dr. David Jeremiah, THE COMING ECONOMIC ARMAGEDDON, for about $12. Already trusting in the Lord, I still want to make some positive actions to help myself and others, if I can. But I am sure the vast majority of people in the world will still suffer miserably, and it should prove to be interesting to see the proud ones eat dog food-- and heck, that is high priced too! Combat Veterans will prob fair better, IMHO. I am still looking for more rice recipes.
The air temps now is 28 degrees in Wisconsin.

Warm Regards,
Tom Schuckman

The True Content of Antichrist's False Covenant

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 08:27 AM PST

By Bill Salus ProphecyDepot.com Covenants made between men are not a new phenomena. War pacts, peace plans, and territorial treaties have been commonplace throughout human history. The Treaty of Versailles signed on June 28, 1919 ended World War One. United Nations Resolution 181 of November 29, 1947, i.e. the Partition Plan, reestablished the Jewish State of Israel. The December 13, 2007 Treaty

Salvation.

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So... now the TSA can see my knee crystal clear if I decide to fly in the USA??? Duh... No thinks-- I'm driving that day... LOL ! The clowns in this Administration are an embarrassment to our country-- and God will Judge all. Hey! I have some more X-rays for them in my crib. How would the President's wife and daughters feel if they are groped and x-ray'd--- wouldn't that be a hoot?

Friends, I am not flip-flopping, and I do apologize if I ever "added" to the scriptures in any way. I stick to the 'Pauline' truth located in Acts 16:30-31, etc, and other places that concludes: Salvation really is: Believing on the Lord Jesus Christ.
BUT, if a person wants to mature in the truth and share richly in the Christian work of sharing the Gospel and helping others by soul winning, he/ she will WANT and NEED to do some serious reading and study. I just wanted to make myself crystal clear on this one subject. My personal opinions and beliefs mean NOTHING! The Bible must be the final and complete ruling and authority for me, and every other Christian.
Thanks, folks.

Tom

How Complicated is Salvation?

Posted: 17 Nov 2010 11:32 AM PST

By Dr. Andy Woods SpiritandTruth.org On his second missionary journey while in Philippi, Paul was asked the most important question that a human being can ask. The Philippian jailer inquired, “What must I do to be saved?” Paul’s answer was astonishing in its simplicity. He tersely replied, “Believe on the Lord Jesus and you will be saved…” (Acts 16:30-31). Notice that there is only one verb for

Wednesday.

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On the bottom of this post is Carolyn's recent blog post, and I just wanted to promote it as some wise, heart felt words-- common sense, in an insane world. Please check out her article and comment.

As for myself, my daughter, Barbara, came over yesterday to visit and help clean my house. I consider Barb, my first born child, to be close to me now and easy to get along with-- most helpful and strong. She recently told me that she accepted Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior, and made my heart rejoice and PTL!

Like other older people who have retired from hard, steady work in a auto plant, etc., AMC/ Chrysler, I am starting to fall apart with arthritis and prior injuries from being super active, etc.... so we all have 'good days and bad days.' I feel better when I can come home from getting A LOT ACCOMPLISHED, shopping and visiting my dear wife. I got her some ruby red grapefruits, to chase away some throat and lung problems, etc. that she likes. We pretty much finished the lengthy State Title 19 paperwork that was very invasive so she can stay at the nursing home until they deem she is better, or what ever. As Proverbs 27:17 says, "Iron sharpenth iron; so a man sharpenth the countenance of his friend." Before we make a friend or get married-- we ought to consider if that person will lift us up, help us, carry us in good times-- also in bad times. If there are 2 people who love God, submit to the Son, Jesus Christ, and confess Him as Lord and Savior, we then have the RIGHT foundation to be a loyal SOLDIER of the Lord, and help one another as true Christians ought to do! This scripture is only common sense-- that two Christian 'sharpen one another' just like a good file and a sword or knife.

False prophets, teachers, un-scriptural, agnostic, or Mother Earth worship, New Age mentality is seeping/ infiltrating into the CHRISTIAN church and polluting the pure worship of God almighty!! The ONLY way we can stay strong is to pray and STUDY the Bible every day, so we don't get side tracked back to Satan's world and false religion! The smooth, silver tongued "teachers," 'pastors' like Rick Warren, etc, mislead many with the emergent church type of religion/ garbage -- wolves in sheep's clothing sort of thing. BEWARE! Does all this buzzing in your ear and 'fluff' on TV get your head achy and pained?? Personally, I NEED some silence and quiet time to 'come up for air' so I can get my bearings. I reflect on the good, old time Bible masters like Dr. Charles F. Stanley, DD Kennedy, Brannon House, etc. BTW, did you know that just today the U.S. Senate is proposing a 'wolf in sheep's clothing' bill that would make it a crime to grow and sell or give away your own garden veggies!! Hello! OK, we know that the Rapture is coming, but we still can't let down our guard-- but have to contact our Congress to take action and prevent 'scrap' [sic] like this from sneaking by!

Like Soldiers, our great "General" [up in Heaven] has promised that things will get better, but in the mean time we still have our jobs to do and follow orders to share the Gospel in these last days. Personally speaking, it's easy for ME to speculate about how this circumstance, and aggression in the Middle East is developing BUT IT'S ALL IN GOD'S HANDS, and as we can plainly see with the bible in one hand the news paper in the other hand that Bible prophecy is being fulfilled every day! Many times the Lord wants us to sit still, quietly while He does all the heavy lifting. Pay your bills, obey the law [when it doesn't conflict with God's commandments and Word] and just watch everything unfold! Other are so busy trying to SAVE A DOOMED SYSTEM FULL OF EVIL AND WICKEDNESS THAT HAS LONG AGO ABANDONED GOD AND KICKED HIM OUT OF EVERY SCENE ON EARTH. The world has a different god now-- all leading up to the Anti-Christ, who will demand that all the nations worship him as a god!

My wife lives in a horrible environment-- kind of like a zoo where some patients are tied into their wheel chairs just vegetating in a noisy [kind of a constant 'din' of 'noise pollution']-- but also a lonely world of despair. I saw my own grandfather in Milwaukee in such a place that smelled like excrement and urine all the time, and management was so money/ profit oriented that they would cut down the staff, nurse's aids to the the bare minimum or lower so that the patients suffered, were neglected and sometimes abused. That will NEVER happen to Sharon, as long as I am alive to protect and look after her. What a shame! Don't you think that older, disabled people in nursing homes who are Christians long for the Rapture?? Ha!
Count your blessings NOW, because many wise ones figure that HYPER-Inflation will be here by Spring....


Warm Regards,
Tom Schuckman

Hi Folks- I've bared my soul in a new one again. http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/2010/11/christians-case-against-social-justice.html

Come by when you have a chance. Thanks and God Bless~ Carolyn