A couple of weeks ago, I needed to get something out of my car at work. A 30ish something male got out of the car parked next to mine, and I noticed that his license plate had one of those purple heart emblems on it. When the man in it, got out we both walked to the building's entrance at the same time. He smiled and open the door for me as my hands were full, but he stayed outside. I went up to my "office space" and began to get my things together to make my rounds. Being the inquisitive soul that I am, I felt strongly that I need to speak to him. So I set my stuff down and quickly took to the stairs to see if I could find him. He was still outside by the door. I asked him if I could ask him a question. He said, "Of course!" I relayed that I had noticed his plates and wanted to know how he felt about the state of our nation, being that he had fought and had been injured somehow fighting for my liberties and freedoms. He said it was a mess. I asked him if he was still in contact with people that are serving, and he answered yes that he was. I then asked him, "Given the information that is finally coming out about Benghazi,"(This was the same week that the hearings with the 'whistle blowers' had started) "how is the morale over there- do they feel like this administration has their backs?" He shook his head and said no. He went on to say that this is bigger than our current president. We talked a bit about the first 9/11 and how things had changed since that attack. I am assuming that was when he enlisted by the age that I presume he is, but I didn't ask. He then asked me if I believed in God. I said yes, that I follow Christ. He told me that he doesn't believe in accidents, meaning we were suppose to be having that conversation at that time. He began to talk about the biblical history of nation of Israel. I understand now that he needed to know if I was believer before he continued because if I was not, anything he would have said would have fallen on deaf ears. After a few minutes of listening to him, I asked him if he had read "The Harbinger". At which point he smiled, and he understood that we were on the same page. (Side note, for a better understanding about what that means, please refer to my blog posts, The Harbinger parts 1-7) As the conversation went on we discussed how where, we are at as a nation is not just the fault of the current administration. That there has been a plan to take down this nation since it's inception and it's dedication to God. When George Washington placed his had on the bible in 1789, his oath and prayer he dedicated this Country to God. In his first Inaugural address, he said,“The propitious smiles of heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregard the eternal rules of order and right which Heaven itself has ordained."
I believe at that time, the evil one, satan, lucifer, whatever you would like to refer him as, said 'game on'. And so we as a nation have been on a course of self destruction from within ever since. I don't blame Obama for where we are. I do believe that he has an agenda that is so far from what our founders intended that we Christians often confuse him with satan. There is plenty of blame to go around. We in this country have been blessed. And many of us, in our pursuit of all things good, have taken our hands off the wheel. We have allowed agendas to flood into our governments and become laws that are contrary to God's law and will for us. It's been a slow chipping away at our very foundation. Progressivism is not new, it has really been around at least since the late 1800's. It's just seems new because these progressive ideas have been becoming law, and thus are taking away our liberties and freedoms.
So some of us that have been sleeping are now waking up. Because it now effects us personally. But we are the ones to blame. We have allowed it to happen. And to those that say that we should be silent on matters of so called 'politics', I say the very documents of which our country is based affords us the rights, the responsibility to speak out. To protest if you will. If we don't then we will have much more to answer to when we all stand before God. More to answer to than, looking at someone we are not married to with 'lust' in our hearts and minds. More to answer to than, unkind thoughts, and holding grudges. We were giving a gift from the Lord. The gift of being able to live free, worship free. That's under attack. And we have allowed it. Why was the 'chance' meeting with the stranger who received a purple heart, not an accident? Because he reminded me that the state we are in is OUR fault. Our pride. And we don't even see OUR need for repentance.
We have allowed the 'I'm ok, your ok.' thought become away of life, even in our churches. We have allowed the slaughtering of babies become a right. Recently I was told that I needed to honor our President. I really wish I could. I wish I could honor a man who sponsored a bill when he was a senator that made it legal for doctors that had botched abortions, -and the baby actually lives, -to do nothing to care for them, allowing them to die of hunger, or bleed out. I wish that I could honor a man who remained silent, while the monster Gosnell, stood on trial for decapitating babies that were 'suppose to be aborted', but were born whole and alive, kicking and crying. I wish I could honor a man who can't even send someone from his regime to attend a funeral of a fallen soldier, but makes the time for a phone call to a gay NBA star to congratulate him on his 'courage' on coming out. I wish. But I can't. And maybe I will stand before the Lord one day and answer for that.
I noticed a few weeks ago that here on my blog site, I have a much wider audience than I had realized. According to my stats I have people from Russia, Germany, France, the Ukraine, Romania, and China reading my posts. I don't know exactly where these readers are, but I am honored that they read my posts. I wish I knew what they thought of my countries current state. Are they shaking their heads in disbelief that what was once a free and prosperous country is beginning to look like their countries past, or even present? Are they afraid for us? Or are they disgusted that we are blind sheep headed for the slaughter house?
I will close with two of my favorite scriptures. The first is a Truth from my heart.
"But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD." Joshua 24:15
The second is a Truth from the Lord.
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land" 2 Chronicles 7:14
Monday, May 27, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
The IRS and Senator Jeanne Shaheen
Okay, so in case you have been in a coma the last week, the IRS has finally been outed in the media, and it's actually being taken seriously. I say finally because it has been known among conservative groups for several years that they were being scrutinized beyond what is legal because of their political and religious beliefs. We were called conspiracy theorist. Even when Glenn Beck held up letters on TV from the IRS, to a 9/12 group, he was again called a conspiracy theorist. Guess what? When you have proof, it's no longer a theory, it's a fact. It seems as though if it doesn't make the mainstream media, it just doesn't happen.
Back in 2010, the Democrat Senate Finance Committee Chairman, Max Baucus wrote to the IRS, asking them to engage in these practices. Last year he sent another letter, and several other Senate Democrats signed it. You may have heard that NH's, Jeanne Shaheen responded to this scandal by calling it "completely unacceptable". What you may not know, is that she is was actually one of the signers of the second letter to the IRS.
Hon. Douglas H. Shulman
Commissioner
Internal Revenue Service
Room 3000 IR
1111 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Dear Commissioner Shulman:
We write to ask the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) to immediately change the administrative framework for enforcement of the tax code as it applies to groups designated as “social welfare” organizations. These groups receive tax and other advantages under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code (hereinafter, “IRC” or the “Code”), but some of them also are engaged in a substantial amount of political campaign activity. As you know, we sent a letter last month expressing concerns about the 501(c)(4) issue; an investigation this week by the New York Times has uncovered new, specific problems on how c)4)s conduct business. We wanted to address those new concerns in this letter.
IRS regulations have long maintained that political campaign activity by a 501(c)(4) entity must not be the “primary purpose” of the organization. These regulations are intended to implement the statute, which requires that such organizations be operated exclusively for the public welfare. But we think the existing IRS regulations run afoul of the law since they only require social welfare activities to be the 'primary purpose' of a nonprofit when the Code says this must be its 'exclusive' purpose. In recent years, this daylight between the law and the IRS regulations has been exploited by groups devoted chiefly to political election activities who operate behind a facade of charity work.
A related concern, raised in a March 7th New York Times article, concerns whether certain nonprofits may be soliciting corporate contributions that are then treated by the company as a business expense eligible for a tax deduction. The Times wrote: “Under current law, there is little to no way to tell whether contributions are being deducted, especially because many of the most political companies are privately held.” This potential abuse distorts the objectives of vital revenue mechanisms and undermines the faith that we ask citizens to place in their electoral system.
We propose that the IRS make three administrative changes to curtail these questionable practices and bring IRS tax regulations back into alignment with the letter and spirit intended by those who crafted the Code:
· First, we urge the IRS to adopt a bright line test in applying its “primary purpose” regulation that is consistent with the Code’s 501(c)(4) exclusivity language. The IRS currently only requires that the purpose of these non-profits be “primarily” related to social welfare activities, without defining what “primarily” means. This standard should be spelled out more fully by the IRS. Some have suggested 51 percent as an appropriate threshold for establishing that a nonprofit is adhering to its mission, but even this number would seem to allow for more political election activity than should be permitted under the law. In the absence of clarity in the administration of section 501(c)(4), organizations are tempted to abuse its vagueness, or worse, to organize under section 501(c)(4) so that they may avail themselves of its advantages even though they are not legitimate social welfare organizations. If the IRS does not adopt a bright line test, or if it adopts one that is inconsistent with the Code’s exclusivity language, then we plan to pursue legislation codifying such a test.
· Second, such organizations should be further obligated to document in their 990 IRS form the exact percentage of their undertakings dedicated to “social welfare.” Organizations should be required to “show their math” to demonstrate that political election activities and other statutorily limited or prohibited activities do not violate the “primary purpose” regulation.
· Third, 501(c)(4) organizations should be required to state forthrightly to potential donors what percentage of a donation, if any, may be taken as a business expense deduction. As the New York Times reported in its March 7tharticle, some of these organizations do not currently inform donors whether a contribution is tax deductible as a business expense at all.
The IRS should already possess the authority to issue immediate guidance on this matter. We urge the IRS to take these steps immediately to prevent abuse of the tax code by political groups focused on federal election activities. But if the IRS is unable to issue administrative guidance in this area then we plan to introduce legislation to accomplish these important changes.
Sincerely,
Senators Charles E. Schumer, Michael Bennet, Sheldon Whitehouse, Jeff Merkley, Tom Udall, Jeanne Shaheen and Al Franken
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The following are just a few liberal and progressive organizations that I am sure had no problem getting there 501(c)(3) or (4) approved.. Just Saying.
MoveOn.org Civic Action is a 501(c)(4) organization which primarily focuses on nonpartisan education and advocacy on important national issues. MoveOn.org Political Action is a federal political committee which primarily helps members elect candidates who reflect our values through a variety of activities aimed at influencing the outcome of the next election. MoveOn.org Political Action and MoveOn.org Civic Action are separate organizations.
(Think Progress ) The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a non-partisan, 501 (c)(4) organization dedicated to achieving progress through action.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
501 Front St., Norfolk, VA 23510 | 757-622-PETA (7382) | 757-622-0457 (fax)
PETA is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation
Your contribution to Planned Parenthood Federation of America is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable under the law.
Silence is acceptance, Silence is Consent.
Back in 2010, the Democrat Senate Finance Committee Chairman, Max Baucus wrote to the IRS, asking them to engage in these practices. Last year he sent another letter, and several other Senate Democrats signed it. You may have heard that NH's, Jeanne Shaheen responded to this scandal by calling it "completely unacceptable". What you may not know, is that she is was actually one of the signers of the second letter to the IRS.
Hon. Douglas H. Shulman
Commissioner
Internal Revenue Service
Room 3000 IR
1111 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Dear Commissioner Shulman:
We write to ask the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) to immediately change the administrative framework for enforcement of the tax code as it applies to groups designated as “social welfare” organizations. These groups receive tax and other advantages under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code (hereinafter, “IRC” or the “Code”), but some of them also are engaged in a substantial amount of political campaign activity. As you know, we sent a letter last month expressing concerns about the 501(c)(4) issue; an investigation this week by the New York Times has uncovered new, specific problems on how c)4)s conduct business. We wanted to address those new concerns in this letter.
IRS regulations have long maintained that political campaign activity by a 501(c)(4) entity must not be the “primary purpose” of the organization. These regulations are intended to implement the statute, which requires that such organizations be operated exclusively for the public welfare. But we think the existing IRS regulations run afoul of the law since they only require social welfare activities to be the 'primary purpose' of a nonprofit when the Code says this must be its 'exclusive' purpose. In recent years, this daylight between the law and the IRS regulations has been exploited by groups devoted chiefly to political election activities who operate behind a facade of charity work.
A related concern, raised in a March 7th New York Times article, concerns whether certain nonprofits may be soliciting corporate contributions that are then treated by the company as a business expense eligible for a tax deduction. The Times wrote: “Under current law, there is little to no way to tell whether contributions are being deducted, especially because many of the most political companies are privately held.” This potential abuse distorts the objectives of vital revenue mechanisms and undermines the faith that we ask citizens to place in their electoral system.
We propose that the IRS make three administrative changes to curtail these questionable practices and bring IRS tax regulations back into alignment with the letter and spirit intended by those who crafted the Code:
· First, we urge the IRS to adopt a bright line test in applying its “primary purpose” regulation that is consistent with the Code’s 501(c)(4) exclusivity language. The IRS currently only requires that the purpose of these non-profits be “primarily” related to social welfare activities, without defining what “primarily” means. This standard should be spelled out more fully by the IRS. Some have suggested 51 percent as an appropriate threshold for establishing that a nonprofit is adhering to its mission, but even this number would seem to allow for more political election activity than should be permitted under the law. In the absence of clarity in the administration of section 501(c)(4), organizations are tempted to abuse its vagueness, or worse, to organize under section 501(c)(4) so that they may avail themselves of its advantages even though they are not legitimate social welfare organizations. If the IRS does not adopt a bright line test, or if it adopts one that is inconsistent with the Code’s exclusivity language, then we plan to pursue legislation codifying such a test.
· Second, such organizations should be further obligated to document in their 990 IRS form the exact percentage of their undertakings dedicated to “social welfare.” Organizations should be required to “show their math” to demonstrate that political election activities and other statutorily limited or prohibited activities do not violate the “primary purpose” regulation.
· Third, 501(c)(4) organizations should be required to state forthrightly to potential donors what percentage of a donation, if any, may be taken as a business expense deduction. As the New York Times reported in its March 7tharticle, some of these organizations do not currently inform donors whether a contribution is tax deductible as a business expense at all.
The IRS should already possess the authority to issue immediate guidance on this matter. We urge the IRS to take these steps immediately to prevent abuse of the tax code by political groups focused on federal election activities. But if the IRS is unable to issue administrative guidance in this area then we plan to introduce legislation to accomplish these important changes.
Sincerely,
Senators Charles E. Schumer, Michael Bennet, Sheldon Whitehouse, Jeff Merkley, Tom Udall, Jeanne Shaheen and Al Franken
***************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
The following are just a few liberal and progressive organizations that I am sure had no problem getting there 501(c)(3) or (4) approved.. Just Saying.
MoveOn.org Civic Action is a 501(c)(4) organization which primarily focuses on nonpartisan education and advocacy on important national issues. MoveOn.org Political Action is a federal political committee which primarily helps members elect candidates who reflect our values through a variety of activities aimed at influencing the outcome of the next election. MoveOn.org Political Action and MoveOn.org Civic Action are separate organizations.
(Think Progress ) The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a non-partisan, 501 (c)(4) organization dedicated to achieving progress through action.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
501 Front St., Norfolk, VA 23510 | 757-622-PETA (7382) | 757-622-0457 (fax)
PETA is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation
Your contribution to Planned Parenthood Federation of America is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable under the law.
Silence is acceptance, Silence is Consent.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Freedom of Speech, The 1st Amendment
While many of us have been biding time, just waiting for this Administrations time in history to be done, there has been a covert attack on our 1st Amendment rights. Many of us have seen it and have been praying for the truth to come out, especially over the last year. In case the only headlines you have seen this past week are Angelina's double mastectomy, or that OJ is going back to court-Here are a few scandals that affect you.
Benghazi. When this incident, (that could have been avoided) occurred, the White House Administration lied about everything from the cause to what had actually occurred. Where does the 1st Amendment come in on this? The high ranking, career government officials that were actually over there were told to lie. When they yarn was told they were told to be silent. When Gregory Hicks questioned the WH's lies, he was demoted. This is why the men who bravely spoke up at the hearing last week are called Whistle Blower's. (A person who informs on another or makes public disclosure of corruption or wrongdoing.)
They, Obama and his top officials continue to lie and rewrite history even though they have been caught in their lies because everything they say is video and audio recorded. Why?
The IRS. The IRS has just been outed for targeting conservative organizations. Specifically any that have the name Patriot, 9/12 or Tea Party in the name and or any group that was teaching the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and or spoke against expanded government. As the tale unfolds, we find out that they have also targeted both Christian and Jewish groups. Once these groups were under scrutiny, they were sent endless pages of questionnaire's about their organizations. Here are some of the questions and information that they were expected to answer for:
Provide details of your donor and volunteers. Provide copies of all activity done on social media, Facebook, Twitter, of both you and your groups interactions. Provide details of all your advertising and any pamphlets you have used. List all the issues that are important to your group. List your groups position on each of these issues. List all the organizations that your group works with, including all communications regarding legislation and political candidates and legislators. Provide written transcripts of all speeches and activities with the news media. Provide resumes for all employees and their family members.
Specific questions asked of the Jewish groups, "Do you support the existence of the land of Israel, and describe your religious belief toward the land of Israel."
Obama-, "The IRS," he said, "as an independent agency, requires absolute integrity." Lies. Does he even know the definition of Integrity?
The only agency that Obama takes any responsibility for is Seal Team 6, and 'getting' Bin Laden. Does he know how 20 members of the seals and 10 other special forces got shot down? Hmm.
So how does this affect you? Do you belong to a conservative group? Do you belong to a church? Instead of suggesting that people who don't like this country move elsewhere, why not wake up and realize that there is a concerted effort to silence and cripple patriots and people of faith. We need to hold the government and the news media accountable, with our voices and our votes. Silence Is Acceptance; Silence Is Consent. Just Saying.
Benghazi. When this incident, (that could have been avoided) occurred, the White House Administration lied about everything from the cause to what had actually occurred. Where does the 1st Amendment come in on this? The high ranking, career government officials that were actually over there were told to lie. When they yarn was told they were told to be silent. When Gregory Hicks questioned the WH's lies, he was demoted. This is why the men who bravely spoke up at the hearing last week are called Whistle Blower's. (A person who informs on another or makes public disclosure of corruption or wrongdoing.)
They, Obama and his top officials continue to lie and rewrite history even though they have been caught in their lies because everything they say is video and audio recorded. Why?
The IRS. The IRS has just been outed for targeting conservative organizations. Specifically any that have the name Patriot, 9/12 or Tea Party in the name and or any group that was teaching the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and or spoke against expanded government. As the tale unfolds, we find out that they have also targeted both Christian and Jewish groups. Once these groups were under scrutiny, they were sent endless pages of questionnaire's about their organizations. Here are some of the questions and information that they were expected to answer for:
Provide details of your donor and volunteers. Provide copies of all activity done on social media, Facebook, Twitter, of both you and your groups interactions. Provide details of all your advertising and any pamphlets you have used. List all the issues that are important to your group. List your groups position on each of these issues. List all the organizations that your group works with, including all communications regarding legislation and political candidates and legislators. Provide written transcripts of all speeches and activities with the news media. Provide resumes for all employees and their family members.
Specific questions asked of the Jewish groups, "Do you support the existence of the land of Israel, and describe your religious belief toward the land of Israel."
Obama-, "The IRS," he said, "as an independent agency, requires absolute integrity." Lies. Does he even know the definition of Integrity?
The only agency that Obama takes any responsibility for is Seal Team 6, and 'getting' Bin Laden. Does he know how 20 members of the seals and 10 other special forces got shot down? Hmm.
So how does this affect you? Do you belong to a conservative group? Do you belong to a church? Instead of suggesting that people who don't like this country move elsewhere, why not wake up and realize that there is a concerted effort to silence and cripple patriots and people of faith. We need to hold the government and the news media accountable, with our voices and our votes. Silence Is Acceptance; Silence Is Consent. Just Saying.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Benghazi 101
I am utterly fascinated how something as important as the Benghazi hearings is getting little to no coverage by the mainstream media. Some woman who killed her boyfriend is getting the airplay instead. Back in January, I wrote, "Something To Believe in" At that time Hillary was giving her testimony on Benghazi and made that comment those of us who are following this travesty will remember, "With all due respect, the fact is we had four dead Americans. Was it because of a protest or was it because of guys out for a walk one night decided to go kill some Americans? What difference at this point does it make?" Dumfounded, I could not believe this is how she responds at the hearing, or that the media seemed to accept it. What was getting airplay that same week? Armstrong admitted he doped, Beyonce lip synced, and some football player got played. And that's what the media reported on.
We have several witnesses who had been threatened to be silent, but have finally come forward with the facts of what led up to, what happened during the terrorist attack, and what followed with the cover up, days after and even today. We know and the liberal media will now admit that the attack had nothing to do with a You Tube video. However, even this morning Rachel Maddow, in her monolog mocked those that testified. She also took pot shots at Glenn Beck, one of the few political commentators who has continuously asked questions that no one has wanted to answer. He made statements early on, months ago alluding to the thought that there was something bigger going on than what was being reported. If she had bothered to watch any of House oversight hearing testimony, and compared it to what Beck had said months ago, she may have to admit that our administration is corrupt. But no, She is the type that look at a glass of water and will call it sand with a straight face and condescending smile. Many things that were said months ago and swept under the carpet have been confirmed under oath now. The White House had been told they need to heighten security at the embassy, there were people told to 'stand down', Mr. Hick's and others were told to not speak of the incident, and how these men died does matter.
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/05/08/here-are-the-5-key-things-to-take-away-from-wednesdays-benghazi-hearing
We have several witnesses who had been threatened to be silent, but have finally come forward with the facts of what led up to, what happened during the terrorist attack, and what followed with the cover up, days after and even today. We know and the liberal media will now admit that the attack had nothing to do with a You Tube video. However, even this morning Rachel Maddow, in her monolog mocked those that testified. She also took pot shots at Glenn Beck, one of the few political commentators who has continuously asked questions that no one has wanted to answer. He made statements early on, months ago alluding to the thought that there was something bigger going on than what was being reported. If she had bothered to watch any of House oversight hearing testimony, and compared it to what Beck had said months ago, she may have to admit that our administration is corrupt. But no, She is the type that look at a glass of water and will call it sand with a straight face and condescending smile. Many things that were said months ago and swept under the carpet have been confirmed under oath now. The White House had been told they need to heighten security at the embassy, there were people told to 'stand down', Mr. Hick's and others were told to not speak of the incident, and how these men died does matter.
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/05/08/here-are-the-5-key-things-to-take-away-from-wednesdays-benghazi-hearing
Will the truth take?
Has the mainstream media become monotone version of Entertainment Tonight?
Will people wake up and demand the media to cover the stories that matter?
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Book Report, The Harbinger Pt 7
There were many other 'interesting facts' in the book The Harbinger.
One was that in 1792, a group of merchants met in NYC, to set up a financial system of sorts. They met on the site of was called 'DeWaal Straat'. It was called that because it was in a Dutch settlement, and there was a natural wall along the shipping lines that provided protection from the English and the native Indians. They signed a document that was called the Buttonwood Agreement. The merchants called themselves, The Buttonwood Association. The Buttonwood Association became the NY Stock and Exchange Board. And now is called the NY Stock Exchange. The NYSE is on Wall Street. (DeWaal Straat). Wall Street is considered the Financial District of NYC, and and effects the Worlds' economy. The Buttonwood tree is a sycamore. A Sycamore tree was cut down first physically, and then as it is the Stock Exchange, it too, was cut down.
There is so much more that is in the book, but my intentions were to write about what I have learned, and researched and to confirm what was said in it, was not to write my own book. I was trying to give you the Cliff's notes. I think have failed in keeping this short, but earnestly encourage you to pay attention. To do your own research. To confirm everything, especially checking what is said with 'facts' to what God's word had told us.
So to sum up what has happened here in the last 12 years
I. World Trade Center (A symbol of financial power) and The Pentagon, (a symbol of our military power)were both attacked. We believe that the White House, (a symbol of our government power) was another target.
What do we do? We need to earnestly pray. Repent, individually, and for our country. We need to stop conforming to the ways of our world, in the name of tolerance. Not be lukewarm with our words and actions. We need to stand apart from the world. We need to elect only officials that honor and respect our Lord, regardless of what we think they will do with our financial future, and entitlements. If they truly are followers of God they will act in the ways of the Lord, and the Lord's ways of finance are never wrong. We need to be bold. We need to begin today.
One was that in 1792, a group of merchants met in NYC, to set up a financial system of sorts. They met on the site of was called 'DeWaal Straat'. It was called that because it was in a Dutch settlement, and there was a natural wall along the shipping lines that provided protection from the English and the native Indians. They signed a document that was called the Buttonwood Agreement. The merchants called themselves, The Buttonwood Association. The Buttonwood Association became the NY Stock and Exchange Board. And now is called the NY Stock Exchange. The NYSE is on Wall Street. (DeWaal Straat). Wall Street is considered the Financial District of NYC, and and effects the Worlds' economy. The Buttonwood tree is a sycamore. A Sycamore tree was cut down first physically, and then as it is the Stock Exchange, it too, was cut down.
There is so much more that is in the book, but my intentions were to write about what I have learned, and researched and to confirm what was said in it, was not to write my own book. I was trying to give you the Cliff's notes. I think have failed in keeping this short, but earnestly encourage you to pay attention. To do your own research. To confirm everything, especially checking what is said with 'facts' to what God's word had told us.
So to sum up what has happened here in the last 12 years
I. World Trade Center (A symbol of financial power) and The Pentagon, (a symbol of our military power)were both attacked. We believe that the White House, (a symbol of our government power) was another target.
- A. Bricks fell, and a sycamore was cut down by the attacks in NYC.
- B. We responded with defiance, and a resolve to rebuild stronger and better than before, with no real repentance or regard to God at all. Just as Israel did, even repeating the verses that they said.
- C. A cut stone (granite) was placed, and a cedar tree was planted. This fulfilled scripture.
- A. The Federal Reserve had been cutting the interest rate prior to 9/11, Making the biggest cut on 9/17/01. This caused one of the biggest drops in the Dow Jones, in history. Also setting the stage for the economy collapse in 2008.
- B. September 2008, the US government took over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (canceling their debts). Two other large firms went bankrupt. (canceling their debts). This triggered another huge drop in the Dow Jones of 777.68.
- 1. These were 2 of the three deepest drops in the stock market of all time, and they both occurred on the 29th day of Elul, on the last day of Shemitah. This effects the US, as well as the economy globally.
- 2. God set up the system of Sabbath years to give rest, to balance the social system by way of keeping people from getting greedy, and being overcome with debt. One could say God ordained the Shemitah and made it happen. Read Leviticus 26.
- C. God had consecrated Israel as His people. George Washington consecrated the U.S. unto God. God has made promises to His people, (Jews and Christians) and God's word never changes. Prophesies are promises of good and bad. Isaiah outlines, Israel's consequences for not returning to the Lord. Our recent history could be said to outline ours.
- 1. Israel got angry and defied God with their words “The bricks have fallen down, but we will rebuild with dressed stone; the sycamore trees have been felled, but we will replace them with cedars." God allowed them to become enslaved by the enemy, (Assyria) for 70 years because of their disobedience.
- 2. We got angry and defied God with our words, quoted by government officials, “The bricks have fallen down, but we will rebuild with dressed stone; the sycamore trees have been felled, but we will replace the with cedars."
- We actually placed dressed stone and planted a cedar tree as symbols of Hope, and defiance.
- A. Romans 14:11, "It is written: 'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bow before me; every tongue will confess to God.'" He will do whatever he has to, in order to bring us to submission.
What is next?
The next Shemitah begins 9/28/2014. It ends on 9/13/15, the 29th day of Elul. Who knows the plans of the Lord?
What do we do? We need to earnestly pray. Repent, individually, and for our country. We need to stop conforming to the ways of our world, in the name of tolerance. Not be lukewarm with our words and actions. We need to stand apart from the world. We need to elect only officials that honor and respect our Lord, regardless of what we think they will do with our financial future, and entitlements. If they truly are followers of God they will act in the ways of the Lord, and the Lord's ways of finance are never wrong. We need to be bold. We need to begin today.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Book Report, The Harbinger Pt 6
Because of my interest in Bible prophecy and how it has in the past coincided with the Hebrew calendar, I was a little surprised. But because these things happened in my adult life time, and I was actually paying attention to these 2 incidents that rocked our country, 9/11 and the stock market crash of 2008, I must admit, my mind was a little blown. But there is more.
Instead of being humbled and repentant, Israel responded with anger, defiance, and pride, not even considering that God’s judgment was upon them. This is also how America responded. Eventually, the Assyrians returned, ravaged land and enslaved the people that had survived.
Let's take the first part of Isaiah 9:10, "The bricks have fallen down, but we will rebuild with dressed stone.."
We all know what bricks are. They were made different, 5,000 years ago, than they are today, but bricks are bricks. What is hewn, dressed, or cut stone? These are types of stones are taken from the 4 versions of the verse that I have mentioned earlier. Simply put, it's would be a stone that had to be cut or worked in some way. A hard stone that would be obtained rather than a brick made from clay. Stones cut out of a mountain. NH is called the Granite State, because of the granite being so plentiful in this area. In other words, not man made bricks, something stronger.
On 9/11/01, NYC Mayor, Rudolph Giuliani said, "We will rebuild: We're going to come out of this stronger than before, politically stronger, economically stronger. The skyline will be made whole again."
After all the rubble was cleared, we began to rebuild the Towers. On July 4th, 2004, in a ceremony to dedicate the plans for the Freedom Tower, 20 tons of Adirondack granite were laid at the site of the reconstruction. NY Governor Pataki said, "Today we build the Freedom Tower. ... Let this great Freedom Tower show the world that what our enemies sought to destroy, our democracy, our freedom, our way of life -- stands taller than ever."
It is said that the Freedom Tower will be the tallest building in America. The 5 1/2 foot stone was later removed from ground zero, on June 23, 2006 and returned to Innovative Stone, on Long Island, where it had been cut, honed, polished and inscribed in 2004. Turns out they hadn't originally placed in an area conducive for the rebuilding of the Towers. It will be returned upon completion of the project.
Now, the second part of Isaiah 9:10 "...the sycamore trees have been felled, but we will replace them with cedars.”
I had mentioned earlier that George Washington gave the first Inaugural address at a church in NY City. NYC was our nations first capital. He gave his speech at what is now called, St. Paul's Chapel. I am unclear if it had the same name at the time the speech was given. Because he (our first president), dedicated our country to God (a covenant), at what was then, and is still now a church on that site. St. Paul's Chapel was right near the World Trade Center. On the church property grew an English Sycamore. It was not the same sycamore of the middle east as those particular trees would not thrive in NY's environment, but it's name, the English Sycamore was named after the Middle Eastern Sycamore. This tree was crushed by the fallen bricks of the Twin Towers. November 23, 2003, an erez tree, which is a Cedar tree was donated and planted in the very spot that the sycamore had been growing for 100 years before.
Instead of being humbled and repentant, Israel responded with anger, defiance, and pride, not even considering that God’s judgment was upon them. This is also how America responded. Eventually, the Assyrians returned, ravaged land and enslaved the people that had survived.
Let's take the first part of Isaiah 9:10, "The bricks have fallen down, but we will rebuild with dressed stone.."
We all know what bricks are. They were made different, 5,000 years ago, than they are today, but bricks are bricks. What is hewn, dressed, or cut stone? These are types of stones are taken from the 4 versions of the verse that I have mentioned earlier. Simply put, it's would be a stone that had to be cut or worked in some way. A hard stone that would be obtained rather than a brick made from clay. Stones cut out of a mountain. NH is called the Granite State, because of the granite being so plentiful in this area. In other words, not man made bricks, something stronger.
On 9/11/01, NYC Mayor, Rudolph Giuliani said, "We will rebuild: We're going to come out of this stronger than before, politically stronger, economically stronger. The skyline will be made whole again."
After all the rubble was cleared, we began to rebuild the Towers. On July 4th, 2004, in a ceremony to dedicate the plans for the Freedom Tower, 20 tons of Adirondack granite were laid at the site of the reconstruction. NY Governor Pataki said, "Today we build the Freedom Tower. ... Let this great Freedom Tower show the world that what our enemies sought to destroy, our democracy, our freedom, our way of life -- stands taller than ever."
It is said that the Freedom Tower will be the tallest building in America. The 5 1/2 foot stone was later removed from ground zero, on June 23, 2006 and returned to Innovative Stone, on Long Island, where it had been cut, honed, polished and inscribed in 2004. Turns out they hadn't originally placed in an area conducive for the rebuilding of the Towers. It will be returned upon completion of the project.
Now, the second part of Isaiah 9:10 "...the sycamore trees have been felled, but we will replace them with cedars.”
I had mentioned earlier that George Washington gave the first Inaugural address at a church in NY City. NYC was our nations first capital. He gave his speech at what is now called, St. Paul's Chapel. I am unclear if it had the same name at the time the speech was given. Because he (our first president), dedicated our country to God (a covenant), at what was then, and is still now a church on that site. St. Paul's Chapel was right near the World Trade Center. On the church property grew an English Sycamore. It was not the same sycamore of the middle east as those particular trees would not thrive in NY's environment, but it's name, the English Sycamore was named after the Middle Eastern Sycamore. This tree was crushed by the fallen bricks of the Twin Towers. November 23, 2003, an erez tree, which is a Cedar tree was donated and planted in the very spot that the sycamore had been growing for 100 years before.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Book Report, The Harbinger Pt 5
Today we (Christians) for the most part hold the Sabbath holy. Or at least we "Do Church", if at all possible. We do our best to keep the Ten Commandments. We no longer sacrifice to obtain forgiveness, as Jesus's blood is enough. What about other systems, or plans that God had set up for us? What about the other Sabbaths, and other Jewish Holy days? If the Shemitah is mentioned so many times in the Bible, maybe it's important enough to take another look.
Let's back track to 732 B.C. After repeated warnings from the prophet Isaiah, for people to return and to repent as individuals and as a Nation to God-God lifted his hand of protection and the Assyrians brutally attacked Israel. Rather than realizing that this could have been prevented-had they returned to God, they dug their heels and in anger and pride this was their response,
Isaiah 9:10, “The bricks have fallen down, but we will rebuild with dressed stone; the sycamore trees have been felled, but we will replace them with cedars.”
After the 9/11 attacks, and sometime after the tears began to dry up, I looked up on the Hebrew calendar to see if 9/11 was a Jewish Holy day. It was not. I prayed a lot and got on the business of living like everyone else. But we were all changed by that one day. We put up new Flags, followed by yellow ribbons as our soldiers went off to fight the enemy. Many that hadn't been to a church in years started showing up, looking for answers, and for comfort. But then slowly the sudden hunger for God faded away.
Would it surprise you to know that the day after the 9/11 attacks, that then House Majority Tom Daschle quoted Isaiah 9:10? You can hear him in his own words here...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns8MDSHqwbc.
I believe he meant to quote the scripture as an act comfort, and did not realize that he was repeating the very words that Israel had used in defiance against God's judgement.
How about that on September 11, 2004, John Edwards repeated the same Scripture at a prayer breakfast, "Good morning. Today, on this day of remembrance and mourning, we have the Lord's word to get us through. 'The bricks have fallen, but we will build with dressed stones; the sycamores have been cut down, but we will put cedars in their place.' " You can find his entire speech at...
http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=84922.
So there are 2 high ranking government officials using a quote from Isaiah, a statement that was said in pride and defiance, and eventually became Israels undoing.
Both these men, were Senators and one of them a 2004 presidential candidate, took this verse out of context. Had they studied Gods word, or at the very least read the passages before Isaiah 9:8-9 they would have realized that this scripture talked of God's people responding to His judgement with defiance.
"...The Lord has sent a message against Jacob; it will fall on Israel. All the people will know it—Ephraim and the inhabitants of Samaria—who say with pride and arrogance of heart..."
As I said earlier, 9/11 was of no significance on the Hebrew calendar, but September 17, 2001 was. It is called the 29th day of Elul. This was only significant because it was the 7th year, and the last day of Shemitah-The Sabbath year.
Shemitah or Shmita means 'release'. When the debts are canceled.
What happened on 9/17/2001? The Federal Reserve cut the interest rate. They had previously cut it by 3.5 percent, but on 9/17 they cut it by fifty basis points. They continued to cut it over the next 3 months until finally it fell below the rate of inflation which is what we mean, when we say that the U.S. is creating free money and making the dollar lose value. On 9/17/01, the stock market dropped 684.81 points. This happened on the last day of Shemitah. All this caused the ripple effects for what would be the infamous 2008 economy that we talk about like it was a bad family vacation.
2008 was not a great time in our country's economy. In early September, 2 major mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which held over 50% of the mortgages in this country, were both in serious trouble. On September 7th the Federal Government took control of both of the companies, (bailed them out). Shortly thereafter a the major financial firm called Lehman Brothers began to fail. A deal to rescue the company (bail out) fell through and on 9/9/08 they had lost 45% of its value. 9/10/08, They announced that they had lost $4 million dollars. On 9/11/08, AIG was another huge firm that announced that they were on the verge of collapse. All of these businesses got a clearing (remission) of their debts one way or another, totaling over 5 trillion dollars. Why does this matter? While all this was going on the Dow Jones, fell almost 2,700 points in a couple of weeks. With the final drop of 777.68 points on September 29th. This happened on the 29th day of Elul, the last day of Shemitah. Exactly 7 years later. Of the 3 deepest plunges in the stock market to date, 2 happened on 29th day of Elul, the last day of Shemitah. Which happens every 7 years.
Weird huh?
Let's back track to 732 B.C. After repeated warnings from the prophet Isaiah, for people to return and to repent as individuals and as a Nation to God-God lifted his hand of protection and the Assyrians brutally attacked Israel. Rather than realizing that this could have been prevented-had they returned to God, they dug their heels and in anger and pride this was their response,
Isaiah 9:10, “The bricks have fallen down, but we will rebuild with dressed stone; the sycamore trees have been felled, but we will replace them with cedars.”
After the 9/11 attacks, and sometime after the tears began to dry up, I looked up on the Hebrew calendar to see if 9/11 was a Jewish Holy day. It was not. I prayed a lot and got on the business of living like everyone else. But we were all changed by that one day. We put up new Flags, followed by yellow ribbons as our soldiers went off to fight the enemy. Many that hadn't been to a church in years started showing up, looking for answers, and for comfort. But then slowly the sudden hunger for God faded away.
Would it surprise you to know that the day after the 9/11 attacks, that then House Majority Tom Daschle quoted Isaiah 9:10? You can hear him in his own words here...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns8MDSHqwbc.
I believe he meant to quote the scripture as an act comfort, and did not realize that he was repeating the very words that Israel had used in defiance against God's judgement.
How about that on September 11, 2004, John Edwards repeated the same Scripture at a prayer breakfast, "Good morning. Today, on this day of remembrance and mourning, we have the Lord's word to get us through. 'The bricks have fallen, but we will build with dressed stones; the sycamores have been cut down, but we will put cedars in their place.' " You can find his entire speech at...
http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=84922.
So there are 2 high ranking government officials using a quote from Isaiah, a statement that was said in pride and defiance, and eventually became Israels undoing.
Both these men, were Senators and one of them a 2004 presidential candidate, took this verse out of context. Had they studied Gods word, or at the very least read the passages before Isaiah 9:8-9 they would have realized that this scripture talked of God's people responding to His judgement with defiance.
"...The Lord has sent a message against Jacob; it will fall on Israel. All the people will know it—Ephraim and the inhabitants of Samaria—who say with pride and arrogance of heart..."
Keep in mind that the World Trade Center was a symbol of financial power.
Shemitah or Shmita means 'release'. When the debts are canceled.
What happened on 9/17/2001? The Federal Reserve cut the interest rate. They had previously cut it by 3.5 percent, but on 9/17 they cut it by fifty basis points. They continued to cut it over the next 3 months until finally it fell below the rate of inflation which is what we mean, when we say that the U.S. is creating free money and making the dollar lose value. On 9/17/01, the stock market dropped 684.81 points. This happened on the last day of Shemitah. All this caused the ripple effects for what would be the infamous 2008 economy that we talk about like it was a bad family vacation.
2008 was not a great time in our country's economy. In early September, 2 major mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which held over 50% of the mortgages in this country, were both in serious trouble. On September 7th the Federal Government took control of both of the companies, (bailed them out). Shortly thereafter a the major financial firm called Lehman Brothers began to fail. A deal to rescue the company (bail out) fell through and on 9/9/08 they had lost 45% of its value. 9/10/08, They announced that they had lost $4 million dollars. On 9/11/08, AIG was another huge firm that announced that they were on the verge of collapse. All of these businesses got a clearing (remission) of their debts one way or another, totaling over 5 trillion dollars. Why does this matter? While all this was going on the Dow Jones, fell almost 2,700 points in a couple of weeks. With the final drop of 777.68 points on September 29th. This happened on the 29th day of Elul, the last day of Shemitah. Exactly 7 years later. Of the 3 deepest plunges in the stock market to date, 2 happened on 29th day of Elul, the last day of Shemitah. Which happens every 7 years.
Weird huh?
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