I wake up this morning, not unexpectedly awaiting for more results to come but Trump looks to have won the US Presidential race and with it the Republican Party having a majority in the Senate and Congress. I pen these initial thoughts now but with more to follow.
Continue readingThe ancient empires of Babylon, Persia and Greece and the Book of Daniel
After writing about the subject implied in the title, in my recently published book, “Priests of the Bible” (see here), I have had the privilege of talking about several of the kings mentioned in the Bible in our weekly church Bible studies. In these past three sessions, we have covered the kings of Babylon, notably Nebuchadnezzar, the kings of the Meden-Persian Empire, notably Cyrus, and the kings of the Greek Empire, and in particular: Alexander the Great and Antiochus Epiphanes IV, with reference to the Book of Daniel.
Continue readingTrumpwatch 63 – most critical election in history or prelude to the Great Tribulation!?
In less than a week, US citizens (along with illegals) will be voting for a new president in, if Alex Jones is correct, the most critical election in world history – with mail-in voting already happening and in some states the result is not expected to be announced until several days after the Tuesday November 5th polling date.
Continue readingEating at the Buzz Kitchen, Basildon
A few days back we had an unusual but pleasant dining experience when my wife and I joined a group of around 20 in order to enjoy an evening meal at Buzz Kitchen, a Turkish restaurant, and one of many in Basildon’s Festival Park, and the occasion was to celebrate the birthdays of two of our friends.
Continue readingWhen did you begin to believe what might be called conspiracy theories (how, why etc.)?
A few days back, I was having a productive exchange, over the ether, with an old friend, about what was happening and how to respond to happenings in today’s world, when he asked the question: “Ps can you remember when you began to believe what might be called conspiracy theories?”. This is my response and, because it is one I suspect that others who follow my take on world events may be interested in, I write this article and am widening the discussion.
Continue readingLiving and dying with Dementia and where is God?
According to the Alzheimer’s Association: “Dementia is a general term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia”. As I prepared to write, I googled the subject for something inspiring. One of my responses was: “God is present in the lives of people with dementia, and their relationship with God is not undermined by the condition”, but let’s get onto why it is I write on this subject now.
Continue readingHandling the Great Deception
Deception, the act of causing someone to accept as true or valid what is false or invalid, is rife in our culture and world, even among Christians, and even when, as often happens, it goes unrecognised. Needless to say, it is something we do well to avoid, both as a result of being taken in and our being an instigator of, and is something we do well to be aware of and take measures to avoid.
Continue readingThe Legacy of Paul Bullivant
Amazingly, a few days after I learned of the deaths of David Iles and Geoff Hayman (see here for my tribute) I learned of the death of another old timer, Paul Bullivant, who knew well and had several dealings with both of them (I believe Paul went to school with Geoff and, like Geoff, served as a Counties evangelist). All of these men were much involved in the life of Coleman Street Chapel (formerly Gospel Hall), which had played a significant part in my life between 1964 and 2013. All made a big impact on my life and many others.
Continue readingThe Two most significant Kings of the Bible – the Antichrist
This article concerns the character and significance of and the part to be played by the yet to be identified Antichrist, according to the scriptures, and in the light of current events.
Continue readingBefore then; A Summer (2024) of Men’s English Test Cricket; After then
Today, I saw the end of the English County 2024 cricket season and the last of this summer’s England International cricket matches. We now await winter tours to include Tests in Pakistan and New Zealand plus, internationally speaking, various T20 and ODI games before India comes to tour England next summer to play five tests, and they play a 2025/26 Ashes series in Australia (the two biggies).
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