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(Copyright 03-04-2025) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota) Something is Going Wrong: Putin Gives “Chilling” Speech: “The World May End Earlier, but Russia Will Never Fall” https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news-selections/world-news/something-is-going-wrong-putin-gives-chilling-speech-the-world-may-end-earlier-but-russia-will-never-fall A very serious and telling speech by Russia’s Putin (written – see above link), and an analysis by Hal Turner. Editor’s Note:Please make sure items you send for print are at least 50 words and that you title it. Thank you, Laura Lee

Conquering Temptation: Learn from Jesus Christ

(Copyright 03-07-2025) by Pat Higgins (Charlotte, North Carolina) “I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the wicked one.” (I John 2:14) As Christians, we are to follow Christ’s example (I Peter 2:21). Like Him, we seek God’s will (John 6:38), which requires replacing our thoughts with His thoughts. We understand this vital transformation into Christ’s image (II Corinthians 3:18) as the process of overcoming. In Revelation, Jesus urges each church to prevail in this struggle to overcome so it can receive its promised reward (Revelation 2:7, 11, 17, 26; […]

The Ultimate Climate Hazard!

(Copyright 03-08-2025) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) “And except those days be shortened, there should no flesh be saved.” (Matt. 24:22) WILL AN AGE-ENDING CLIMATE CHANGE COME BY:Global warming, sea-ice melts, hurricanes, earthquakes, flooding, drought, burning fossil fuels, Nuclear World War III? None of these! So, what does the Bible say will be the Cause? A RECKONING:THE GREAT TRIBULATION: “…then shall be Great Tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no nor ever shall be…” (Matt. 24: 21) This Includes the Noatian Flood (Gen.6:17). “…except those days be shortened, there Should No Flesh Be Saved.” (Matt. […]

Satellite?

(Copyright 03-08-2025) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota) Satellite Reveals God’s Name on Israeli Mountain | Perry Stone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhjJLfJISig 9:59 min. Amazing! Not man made! Shadows form Hebrew letters in the mountains. Editor’s Note:Please make sure that the items you send for print are at least 50 words long and have a title. Starting on July 1, 2025, we will no longer print items that are less than 50 words long and/or have no title. Thank you, Laura Lee

Purim

(Copyright 2024) by William P. Goff (Tuckerton, New Jersey) (I know Purim is not a commanded Feast to keep, but I was asked to speak on that day, so this is the message I gave.) Purim, also called the Feast of Lots, is a Biblical Jewish festival with many customs. It commemorates how ancient Jews were spared from massacre during the Persian Empire, when Esther (a Jew) became the queen of Persia, or ancient Iran (fifth century BCE) Esther convinced her husband the King of Persia to stop his anti-Semitic advisor Haman from annihilating the Jewish people. It all ended with Haman being hanged on the gallows that had originally […]

Finish the Race!

(Copyright 02-22-2025) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) THE RACE: It’s not over until it’s over. “…let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.” (Heb. 12:1) “Know you not that they which run in a race run all, but one receives the prize. So run, that you may obtain.” (I Cor. 9:24) NOT JUST TO THE SWIFT:“…I saw under the Sun, that the Race is not to the swift….” (Ecl. 9:11) “No man is ever whipped until he quits, –in his own mind…. with Persistence […]

Europe Is Dead

(Copyright 02-23-2025) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) Another hard-hitting interview with Scott Ritter. This is a more extensive interview than the interview linked in my previous letter, “NATO Is Dead.” Bible prophecy is unfolding before our very eyes. Scott has high praise for President Trump’s revolutionary agenda in making drastic changes that will eradicate the Deep State’s hold on power and influence which has been pushing us toward World War III with Russia. Ritter does not “mince words” as he details Trump’s overhaul of federal agencies and his efforts to re-establish relations with Putin for working out realistic solutions to the Ukraine […]

Repentance

(Copyright 02-23-2025) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Repentance(Copyright 02-23-2025) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Repentance according to Scripture is necessary for salvation. Genuine repentance from a Scriptural standpoint is not just remorse, although it includes that, but a change in the way you think, and behave, and are – to a different way – to become a different person. Repentance from sin is a “change of mind [that] involves both a turning from sin and a turning to God” (Vine’s Expository Dictionary). In this message, we examine repentance from the standpoint of one’s attitude towards God, neighbors, and self. This work is licensed […]

Something to Consider

(Copyright 02-23-25) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota) Something to Consider(Copyright 02-23-25) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota) Something to consider if traveling to the UK – jail for what you wrote on social media back in the States? Esp. for conservatives https://www.wnd.com/2025/02/americans-warned-you-could-be-arrested-as-soon-as-you-step-foot-in-major-western-country-for-your-social-media-posts-back-home/?_bhlid=d25761ce14ed0caaa2813e5c324cbbf5206172b9 short article Editor’s Note:In the future please write at least a 50-word description or it will be deleted without being printed. Also put a title on it. Thank you, Laura Lee

Dollars With Eyes

(Copyright 02-24-2025) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) On the back of a U.S. one dollar bill is a pyramid capped with an eye. This is the “eye of Providence” which symbolizes God’s eye. God is certainly watching the affairs of men upon the earth and not via any paper currency. “The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry” (Psalm 34:15). “The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good” (Proverbs 15:3). But evil men, lusting to have God-like power, now have the technology to place electronic “eyes” into […]

Fossil Destruction

(Copyright 02-24-2025) by David Rives (Lewisburg, Tennessee) The Biblical flood, as described in the Genesis account, presents a fascinating scenario that could have dramatically reshaped the Earth’s landscape. The turbulent waters of the flood, which were said to have covered the Earth, caused significant geological changes, including erosion, sediment deposition, and the displacement of ecosystems! These events not only altered the physical appearance of the planet but also had profound implications for the fossil record. Many people enjoy marveling at the grand skeletal structures of dinosaurs, such as the T-Rex, or the remains of extinct megafauna like the woolly mammoth and […]

The Incredible Lynx

(Copyright 02-24-2025) by Doug Velting (Grand Rapids, Michigan) Lynx on a rock: ID 67285849 © Oleg Shishkunov | Dreamstime.com The lynx has always been one of my favorite wild cats, living in the cold northern forest where no other cat could survive. I remember one animal documentary that showed a Canada lynx chasing a snowshoe hare over deep snow. The cat and the hare were evenly matched as they raced over the snow. The lynx was gaining on its prey, but with a quick turn on the hare’s part, it was able to escape. I remember being disappointed in the outcome, […]

Jerking the Rug

(Copyright 02-25-2025) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) On August 15, 1971, President Nixon went on national TV to announce his decision to “jerk the rug” out from anyone wanting to convert their U.S. dollars into gold. This was also known as “closing the gold window” and taking the dollar off the “gold standard.” I remember seeing Nixon’s world-shaking speech on a Sunday evening. In addition, Nixon also put into place a 90-day wage and price freeze in an attempt to curb inflation. I had graduated from high school in June of that year and would be starting college in September. I […]

Shake and Bake!

(Copyright 02-26-2025) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) “We ain’t fakin’. Whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on,” so goes the classic song by Jerry Lee Lewis. The shaking has begun! The old order is being uprooted and removed. A new era is emerging from the ashes of yesterday’s failed policies which too often ignored geopolitical reality causing chaos and suffering for millions throughout the world. “Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me [Jeremiah]: ‘Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. See, I have appointed you today over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy […]

Will Judah and Israel Go into Captivity Again?

(Copyright) by Rhoda Foust (Lehigh Acres, Florida) What caused Judah and Israel to go into captivity? Was it not Yahweh’s command? De 4:19 And lest thou lift up thine eyes unto heaven, and when thou seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, [even] all the host of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, and serve them, which Yahweh thy Elohim hath divided unto all nations under the whole heaven. Did they do just that? Jer 8:2 And they shall spread them before the sun, and the moon, and all the host of heaven, whom they have loved, and whom they have […]

AI: Good or Evil?

(Copyright 02-17-2025) by David Rives (Lewisburg, Tennessee) Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often portrayed as a revolutionary advancement that may reshape the landscape of society, industry, and even human interaction! However, it is crucial to recognize that AI is not truly “artificial” in the sense of being independent or self-originating. Instead, AI is a product of human ingenuity and design. This leads to a profound realization: the intelligence exhibited by AI systems is indicative of a designer behind its creation—humans. Thus, one could argue that the existence of AI serves as a testament to the notion that intelligence inherently requires design, […]

How Evolution Took Over Science –The Evolution to Evolution

(Copyright 02-17-2025) by David Rives (Lewisburg, Tennessee) Every time you turn on the TV, watch the news, or read a science magazine you will more than likely find evolutionary content, so much so that you would think that science and evolution go hand-in-hand. The scene was set for the acceptance of Darwin’s evolutionary ideas long before Darwin ever visited the Galapagos Islands. In the 1600s the science of geology was born as people began collecting rock samples and theorizing about the rocks as well as the fossils inside them. Many of these early geologists saw the rock layers and fossils as […]

What is a Christian?

(Copyright 02-19-2025) by Darwin Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota) Just what and who is a Christian? Some would say a Christian is someone who confesses that Jesus is their Lord and Savior. Confessing that their sins have been bought and paid for by Jesus, gave His life in death that they can live eternal at the resurrection. Certainly, that is a prerequisite to acknowledge that as an absolute necessity. Accepting His broken body and Jesus’ shedding of His blood for payment of sins death penalty in our stead. That faith and personal belief is the only hope for payment of our sins […]

Free Chicken Little

(Copyright 02-20-2025) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) “The sky is falling! The sky is falling!” Head for the nearest bomb shelter before all hell breaks loose! Human extinction is imminent. Life on planet earth may come to an abrupt end through various means: Nuclear war, asteroid impact, and the most feared calamity of all—Climate Change! In the name of Climate Change, our God-given liberties are being taken away from us, little by little. Tyranny and oppression are on the rise. Vice President Vance [standing in for Chicken Little] spoke against censorship of free speech in his recent address at the Munich Security […]

An Elderly Native Chief Prophesies the Destiny of George Washington and America

(Copyright 02-20-2025) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) He cannot die in battle. The Great Spirit protects that man and guides his destinies. He will become chief of nations, and a people yet unborn will hail him the founder of a mighty nation (Hyatt, America’s Revival Heritage-Second Edition, 73). According to historian, George Bancroft, these words were spoken by an old Native American chief concerning George Washington several years before the Declaration of Independence. He spoke these words as he reminisced with Washington and others about a battle, 15 years previous, when they were on opposite sides during the French and Indian Wars. The Chief […]

The Powerful Prayers of George Washington

(Copyright 02-20-2025) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) George Washington’s father died when he was 11, which forced him to become a person of responsibility very early in life. He was profoundly influenced by his mother who was a devout Christian and when he was leaving home as a young soldier, she exhorted him, “Remember that God is our only sure trust.” She also urged him, “My son, neglect not the duty of secret prayer.” It is now obvious thatWashington took his mother’s admonition to heart. The evidence has accumulated that Washington was a man of prayer both publicly and privately. This […]

Kenya Update February 20, 2025

(Copyright 02-20-2025) by William P. Goff (Tuckerton, New Jersey) Greetings Brethren, The February 20, 2025, Kenya Update is now posted at: http://www.khofh.org Thank You.Bill Goff Website: https://khofh.com/E-mail: [email protected]: https://khofh.com/support-us/ Kenya Hands of Hope, a 5013c charity founded in 2006 by William P. GoffWebsite: KHOFH – Kenya Hands of Hope Send Donations to:Kenya Hands of Hope, 334 E. Main Street, Bldg. B Unit A-3, Tuckerton, NJ 08087PayPal Donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GYQKRX264EMNW Please consider donating monthly by PayPal or e-checks scheduled through your bank. For More Information:Phone: (843) 447-0140Email: [email protected] ————————————————————————————Reprinted with permission from: A Voice in the Wildernesshttps://khofh.org/ ————————————————————————————

NATO Is Dead

(Copyright 02-22-2025) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was formed in April, 1949, in response to the Soviet Union’s threat of expansion into Western European countries after obtaining an “iron grip” on Eastern Europe at the end of World War II. With the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the Cold War came to an end. Yet Russia was still looked upon as an evil enemy by Neocons in America. Keeping Russia in the category of a war-mongering boogeyman also helped to keep money flowing to the coffers of the military-industrial complex which also kept certain […]

Your Publication

(Copyright 02-22-2025) by Helena Lehman (Email) Thanks so much for your publication. I learn something new every time I take the time to read the featured articles. Blessings in Christ,Helena Lehman Response: Hi Helena, thank you for the nice note. We sincerely hope you will find articles to read and learn from every week. Thank you so much. Laura Lee

Was Jesus Married?

(Copyright) by Mike Ford (Oxford, Georgia) “. . . and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities—Mary called Magdalene, out of whom had come seven demons . . .” (Luke 8:2) The sad news came out not long ago. It happens in all too many marriages: yet another celebrity divorce, this time between Jesus and Mary Magdalene! Before you cry, “Blasphemy!” some explanation is required. For over four years, Dr. Karen L. King, a professor of early Christianity at Harvard Divinity School, proclaimed to the world that a tiny piece of papyrus proves Jesus Christ was married. She revealed this 1” x […]

The Holy Spirit

(Copyright 02-08-2025) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) DOES BEING RELIGIOUS MEAN WE HAVE THE HOLY SPIRIT? ALL SPIRITS ARE NOT HOLY:“Beloved, believe Not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of Yahweh [“God”; KJV].” (I Jn. 4:1) “But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, paying attention to Deceitful Spirits and Doctrines of Demons. “(I Tim. 4:1) “Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared… For-bidding to marry [celibacy].” (I Tim. 4:2) KINDS OF SPIRITS:UNCLEAN SPIRITS (Lk. 6:18; Acts 5:16; spirits who break the Laws of clean/unclean [meats, persons, Lev.12-13, 15) DECEITFUL SPIRITS (I […]

Fundamentals of Prayer

Fundamentals of Prayer – Part 1(Copyright 02-09-2025) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Prayer is an essential element in spiritual vitality. It’s in prayer that we develop the close personal relationship with God that makes his spirit a power in our lives. We repent in prayer. It’s in prayer that we labor for the salvation not only of ourselves but of others. It’s in prayer that we give praise and thanksgiving to God and seek of him those things of which we have need. It’s vital to pray–and to understand how to pray, when, for what. Even if you have been praying […]

Obed Mambwe & Paul Janvier Mbock

(Copyright 02-11-2025) by Name Removed (USA) Dear Laura – Obed Mambwe again requests food and Bibles in his language (Zambia uses English for education and commerce) but provides no contact information – where & how to donate (address, email, website, social media, phone, etc.) A namesake from Lusaka Zambia is mentioned online as an ASL interpreter; also, on Facebook and LinkedIn, educated near London, and worked in the USA through the Embassy. Is he the same person? Assuming this is a legitimate request, more information about him would be helpful. Also do you have contact information for Paul Janvier Mbock of Cameroon? […]

Valentine’s Day and Real Love

(Copyright 02-12-2025) by Staff (Charlotte, North Carolina) How can we say, “I love you”? Let me count the ways! On their wedding anniversary, a husband might give his wife a lovely card and a gift, some flowers, and maybe even a romantic dinner at an upscale restaurant. With them, he is saying, “I love you.” On Father’s Day, his wife might give him a card and a gift. Likewise, she is telling him that she loves him. But our society, urged on by the greeting card industry and other merchants, tries to tell us that it is not enough for family members to declare […]

Was Tom Homan Right to Rebuke the Pope?

(Copyright 02-13-2025) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) In an open letter to the U.S. Catholic bishops, Pope Francis rebuked the Trump administration for its deportation of illegal immigrants. Francis insisted that assigning criminality to illegal status is contrary to Christianity and warned that such an approach will “end badly.” This is not the first time the pope has taken issue with Trump and his approach to immigration. In 2016 Francis held a mass near the Texas/Mexico border where Trump was planning the building of the border wall. He afterwards declared that anyone who builds a wall, rather than a bridge, to […]

A Historic Moment

(Copyright 02-15-2025) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in today as Secretary of Health and Human Services. I consider this a historic moment for our nation. May Bobby be successful in his efforts to Make America Healthy Again. It is sorely needed and long overdue. Linked below is the video of his swearing-in ceremony. I encourage everyone to watch this historic moment. Mr. Kennedy is joined by his beautiful family at this ground-shaking event. Listen carefully to Mr. Kennedy’s remarks after taking his oath of office. He is the right man for the job of bringing […]

Showing Love

(Copyright 02-16-2025) by Dave Rothwell (St. Joseph, Missouri) Dear Laura,I want you to know that I appreciate the work that you do to publish the Church of God Messenger, and I am sure your heart is in the right place, but I am writing to express my dismay at your editorial comments on Dwight Fleming’s article about the Passover. Although I do not agree with all of Dwight’s assertions or conclusions, I cannot support the practice of public, personal attacks on someone for their beliefs. It’s one thing to post a rebuttal, but your comments struck me as harsh and […]

The Dream

(Copyright 02-16-2025) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota) “I Just Had One Of The Most Alarming Dreams Of My Entire Life” By Michael Synder 2/15/25 https://endoftheamericandream.com/i-just-had-one-of-the-most-alarming-dreams-of-my-entire-life/ (In case you may have missed it). His first two paragraphs to set the stage….“I don’t even know where to begin. I normally do not write an article on Saturday night, but in this case, I feel compelled to do so. I need to share the dream that I just had with everyone that I know, and the easiest way for me to do that is to publish it online. I want to get this out while the […]

Message for America

(Copyright) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) John Mitchell of Rocklin, CA delivered a powerful message just before Independence Day of this year. It was just posted on the ICG YouTube channel. John does not hold back on describing the wretched condition that America has lowered itself to by following false and godless leaders who reject the God of the Bible and rebel against His Word. His timely message is based on Ezekiel’s commission to warn the House of Israel. The House of Israel was composed of the ten northern tribes which rebelled against Solomon’s son after the death of Solomon. Their […]

Biblical Symbolism

March 8, 2025April 24, 2025 by Laura Lee

(Part One)(Copyright 01-29-2025) by Richard T. Ritenbaugh (Charlotte, North Carolina) Many people who profess Christianity feel they understand the Bible. Tens of thousands of books, commentaries, Bible dictionaries, and prophetic writings explain and re-explain it by thesis, exegesis, and endless debate. However, how much do the authors of these works truly understand? If the Bible is so easy to understand, why are there so many varying opinions? Why do equally brilliant scholars come up with opposing explanations? Even within the many denominations of Christianity, innumerable disagreements exist on virtually every part of God’s Word. The Bible contains numerous images and illustrations. It […]

Black Criminal Protection Device: Kills

(Copyright 2021) by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina) Police Resisting – Black Criminals Resisting Arrest: Effectively against the Law! Police armed with tasers, in the eyes of black criminals are – Disarmed. Police have been made Targets of black Criminals, Devil-Media, federal and state officials. Officer Kim Potter Innocent: Black Criminal and State officials Guilty! Daunte Wright would be alive today if police were Not armed with tasers. Tasers are a green light for black criminals to resist arrest, especially, when being arrested by a woman. If taser use by police were banned as I suggested to many Lawmakers; Daunte would […]

Godly Offspring

(Copyright 2010) by Norman Edwards & Others (Perry, Michigan) The following is a true account of a long-time Church of God family. The parents are a half-generation ahead of me, but I had gotten to know them in my 20s. I found their family to be a mixture of peace, patience, and practicality, in what is often a difficult world. For several years, I worked either directly for or alongside of the father, Carson, a gifted systems programmer at the Worldwide Church of God computer department. Later on, his wife, Verna worked for me in computer applications. I remember playing […]

Is New Year’s Eve a Pagan Holiday?

(Copyright) by Mike Ford (Oxford, Georgia) “Learn not the way of the heathen” (Jeremiah 10:2, KJV) We know we are in the Christmas season—that time of year true Christians dread—when we find ourselves humming along with the piped-in music at the store and suddenly realize it is a Christmas tune. The church has published many messages over the years about the pagan origins of Christmas, but it is rare to hear or read about the New Year’s Eve celebrations that occur just a week later. This article is intended to fill that gap. The Internet is also shockingly devoid of useful articles on this […]

Jesus Our Victory

(Copyright) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) The Resurrection of Jesus Christ was a great victory that is important to every Christian. It is unfortunate that many have turned to pagan fertility symbols to celebrate this event. The apostle Paul stated: “And if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is vain, and your faith is also vain. Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God… And if Christ has not been raised, then your faith is futile, and you are still in your sins. Then those who have fallen asleep in Christ are perished” (I Corinthians 15:14-18). While the death of […]

Messiah/Christos

(Copyright 2023) by Ray Daly (Lincoln, North Dakota) Leadup to this Article:Ray writes:I mailed a few pages from “Wikipedia” today. I would like them back if you won’t have any use for them. But I asked you and Darwin to take note of a specific paragraph. I am going to quote it here as well. Keep in mind that the 1st century Jews were not expecting a Messiah to come and die for them, but to come and be their king. The quote: “Like so many God’s…in Babylon. In Babylon Mithra [Persian name] was identified with Shamash, the sun god…. Mithra […]

Overweight and don’t like it?

(Copyright 2023) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota) https://nourishingtraditions.com/foods-that-make-you-fat/ by Sally Fallon Morell Fascinating article on what things in our modern foods tend to make us put on weight [esp. ‘low-fat foods’] and reduce our health. Many surprises in here and things we can do to get our bodies back on track, especially delicious fats! Not your normal ‘educated’ ways that eventually don’t work and actually can do you harm! This information is a game changer. It reaches to your gut level “(no pun intended) and your instinct will tell you ‘this is right!’ I’m hoping this info will go far and wide – pun […]

American Education: A System Destroyed

(Copyright 2023) by Joseph B. Baity (Charlotte, North Carolina) Once upon a time, before World War II, American schools, from elementary through university, were the world’s envy. Year after year, the American education system, including public and private institutions, topped most, if not all, global rankings. Little wonder the post-war American economy, fed by well-educated high school and college graduates, was also a world leader. However, with the massive buildup of the federal bureaucracy during WWII, Washington, DC, turned its sights toward the nation’s schools. Among its chief desires was to exert its influence and centralize an already successful system, then […]

Celebrate!

(Copyright 2017) by Brenda Branson (Hanson, Kentucky) It is no wonder that I love you, O God.You have granted me a security that I could never find among the things of this world.You have erased from my life the fear of death.What follows the grave is not my fearful concern.The traumatic experiences of this life cannot destroy me.You are never out of reach but are ever aware of my problems and conflicts.How great and all-powerful is my God!This is the God who is concerned about me.He reaches into my distraught life to heal my wounds.He encompasses me with eternal love.He […]

Coelacanth: The transitional fossil that wasn’t

(Copyright) by Jerry Bergman (Powder Springs, Georgia) For close to a century, evolutionists taught that certain traits of coelacanths (figs. 1 and 2), then known only as fossils (fig. 3), meant they were the precursors of four-limbed animals (tetrapods) that walked on land. For example, coelacanths had lobed fins (fig. 4) instead of rayed fins (fig. 5), a trait shared only with lungfish. The lobed fins had a round fleshy base, resembling short stubby legs, with other smaller fins seemingly taking the place of feet. Louis Agassiz first described the coelacanth group in 1839, and paleontologists have found dozens of fossil […]

One Lamb in the Morning & One at Evening

(Copyright) by Nicholas Charcharos (United Kingdom) At this time of the year the thoughts of the Christian are often on the death of our Lord Jesus and one attempts for some moments at least to reflect upon the hours on the cross, the pain and getting to the point of death. Mark, the first of the gospels to be written records (15:25) “it was the third hour, and they crucified him”. This is a plain statement from someone who it seems likely lived around Jerusalem and watched the events in real time. From verse 33 of the same chapter its clear […]

Only God can make America great now (and the jury is out on that)