LUNAR TETRADS/TRIADS AND THEIR MIDPOINTS

THE LDS MISSIONARIES HAVE EVACUATED RICH PORT....

I wondered if they would get to stay to help in the rebuilding effort.

Sadly, it is hard enough to get flights in - let alone out, so getting supplies in to missionaries in order that they could keep on helping out is likely slim.  I am sure the people there could have used the help - but maybe later when things are stabilized a little bit more.  As it is, it may well become a killing zone over things like basic food and water.

I wonder how many Saints there heeded the call to keep a good stock of food and water on hand.  I know this has got me thinking about preparedness on a whole new level:

https://www.deseretnews.com/article/865689733/Heartbreaking-Evacuating-Puerto-Rico-Mormon-missionaries-reassigned-all-over-US.html

Things cut a little close to home when Waterton NP got scorched a few weeks ago.  We just about got schooled - the flames were that close.  A few folks closer to the Park were not so blessed....  Sad.  All of the High Priests were fasting and praying over it.  I heard one of the patriarchs of the group state that there were literally tens of thousands of cattle in summer pasture in the hills.  A cold front and subsequent rain brought an end to the fires.  But - the Park and some individual lives will NEVER be the same:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/waterton-kenow-fire-pincher-creek-evacuations-1.4285153

This kind of thing can get you into full-on apocalyptic mode.... :)

WELL, I THINK WAR WITH N. KOREA IS INEVITABLE NOW

I do not think that one will be able to say "if it happens" after recent developments - but it is more like "when will it happen"......  I think like any cornered animal, KJU will lash out with what he has, before he gets taken out.  Apparently, most of our subs are steaming towards NK in an effort to hunt down any that may be able to escape with a nuke on board to light off in a big population center.

Will it happen soon?  I do not know - but I happen to believe that it will happen sooner, rather than later.....

THE FALSE TRADITION OF HALLOWEEN

This is Lindsey Rietzsch and she has woken up on the whole Halloween scam.

She is a reader of the blog occasionally - and I am so pleased with her coming awake on this issue.

Some people would call her a zealot - and I call her awake; a delightful woman that is waking up fully and will be ready for the Millennium.  She is spot on:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1593...

We all need to be a force for good.  If we go along with the downhill slide, we are part of the problem.  She needs to continue her message and much of the leadership needs to hear this. 

I first ran across her when she did this video on faith (she wrote the words and recorded this all on her own accord):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyFP7W1zDD0

Great cotton candy voice.  Enjoy!!

A QUOTE BY PRESIDENT BENSON - WHY PEOPLE KILL THE PROPHETS

Or attempt to silence or discredit them.....  To cover their vain ambitions or gratify their pride, or as I said to my sis recently - to cover their sins.

It is as clear as day to me.  And this is why President Benson was my Prophet:

As a prophet reveals the truth it divides the people. (T)he worldly either want to close the mouth of the prophet, or else act as if the prophet didn’t exist, rather than repent of their sins. Popularity is never a test of truth. Ezra Taft Benson

GOOD WORDS TO LIVE BY....

A SYNOPSIS OF THE EVENTS SINCE THE LAST ECLIPSE

It has been quite the month!

I wonder what is coming next.....

Here is great vid that sums it all up:

https://youtu.be/Qty4BI8Ku3U

Enjoy!

I wonder what things the 23rd will herald as the Days of Awe come to a close?

Maybe a good old-fashioned nuking?  Economic collapse in October?  Utah EQ?  Who knows?

THE COLLAPSE OF CIVILIZATION AROUND THE MIDDLE EAST AT THE TIME OF MOSES' EXODUS?

It appears that the event that brought down Egypt, brought down other civilizations:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRcu-ysocX4

It will be fun to find out the source of the collapse.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MIKE STROUD AND DENVER SNUFFER

There is some scuttlebutt out there where Mike Stroud is getting the same attention as Spencer and others have as being an apostate because he has stepped out and is giving life examples that do not fit neatly in the box, so to speak.

Here is the article that was brought up on the FB take-down of Mike Stroud:

https://wheatandtares.org/2017/09/16/what-do-you-get-when-you-combine-denver-snuffer-and-robert-norman-mike-stroud/

I do not like how Visions of Glory was thrown in with DS.....  Sorry - but you have the author who is currently a Bishop in SLC who is tied in with the 12, and who would NEVER be a Bishop, had they perceived him as a "whacka-doodle" or off in the doctrinal left field.  Short of scripture, I have never had a book hit home like VoG did (other than one small detail I am still coming to grips with - or not).  And yes, the 144K are being prepped right now - for their mission; just as John the Baptist had to be prepped for quite some time prior to Christ's three year ministry which began with John baptizing Him.  The 144K work on the preparatory stuff required to gather and build Zion - just prior to Christ coming to receive "the Bride".

I also happen to disagree with the above article - in that there is an element of demonic influence on some forms of mental illness, in that the demonic influences are more prevalent and work on anyone in ANY kind of a weakened condition, whether it be sin which wears the spirit of the individual down, whether it be alcohol or drug use which does the same, or whether it is a weakened ability to logically reason when the brain function is compromised, which leads to false or skewed conclusions.  I also state that there is a definite biological component to mental illness - which is why it often runs in families, as the genetic disposition is passed from one generation to the next.  I have seen all of the above first hand - and I have used the experience as a learning tool as to where the boundaries of the various issues lie.  I have personally cast evil spirits out of persons weakened by alcohol and drugs (when I was in Brazil), and I know what that experience is like.  I have tried to contrast and compare the two states, with their differences.

I happen to be able to relate quite well to Mike Stroud's life experiences and do not find the Spirit grieved, as some have complained.  Why is it, that those who seem to call out good people always wear copious amounts of make-up?  I have observed those who seem to be struggling with good and right, always seem to cake it on......  This has hit home, as of late......  Too many "cakers" calling out good people as evil.  As if to cover up the person they see in the mirror - one that they do not like......  No, seriously.  A little, to cover some blemishes - no worries.  But thick enough that you need a jack hammer to take it off every night is what I am talking about.....

Here is a comment I had about Mike Stroud (my defense on him) on FB:

I read the first chapter of Second Comforter by DS and put it down and never picked it up again. I followed DS on his blog for some time - and liked much of what he had to say - but sensed apostasy in him from almost the start. I could have put a 70% chance of failure on him. It turned out to be a 100% chance. With Mike Stroud (who loved DS's book), I put less than a 10% chance of failure (falling into a trap as DS did), due to his working knowledge of the Gospel. Even if one strays from the path, a working knowledge always brings them back to center. DS did not experience miracles in his life due to a working knowledge. His knowledge was book, or intellectual-based knowledge. There is a massive difference. 2 Nephi talks of this difference.

As far as make-up and anything else that covers up our natural beauty goes, why must we indulge in it.  I remember in seminary, as a kid, hearing the words of Isaiah talking of the "painted ladies" and those who wore excessive jewelry.  I am just not into the "accessorizing" thing.  I have always been attracted to modest and simple.  Not the "Vegas ladies" that are largely fake from head to toe, including fake eye-lashes.  I don't mind a little make-up - but extremes is kind of ridiculous.  Maybe I am just a little too granola and Birkenstock.  Maybe I like to keep it real - except in the case of bad acne, birth marks, etc.

NEW MEGA QUAKE (7.1 - 7.5) IN MEXICO CITY

I had my favorite lady friend sit next to me in GD class on Sunday.  We were passing notes to each other.  She thinks this is it.  I told her, my head tells me a 70% chance of an EQ in Utah this fall.  However, no confirmation from the Spirit.  She asked me if we were going to have Gen Conf this fall and I got a yes.

Then we had a small one in Park City and another in Beverly Hills, CA of a small magnitude - and in the areas I am expecting the bigger ones.

Now this one in MX city.  Maybe things are picking up prior to the Sept 23rd date?  We will see.

I wonder if we are in it - finally.....  My lady friend sure hopes so - she is only getting older and she realizes that her role is to help out by passing along her treasure trove of information.  The thing that literally will be the killer - is people that have never raised a garden - suddenly having to attempt to do so with no experience.  Those that are experienced will be like gold.

In other news, it appears that PR is about ready to get hit by a doozy.  Yet ANOTHER hurricane that may make land-fall in the USA.  This after years of no direct hits by the swirlers.  Two hurricanes - then three large EQs.....  We shall see.  It is 2017, after all.

UPDATE:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4900334/Strong-7-4-quake-hits-Mexico-anniversary-deadly-1985-tremor.html

How weird is it that the EQ hits on the 32 anniversary of the first big one to hit MX City??   As I build, all I can think of after looking at these pics is:  more rebar....  Never enough rebar.

THE LOCATION OF THE TEN TRIBES?

I have a "loved one" who thinks that I think that the ten tribes will come back like the Raelians were supposed to.

Fact is; it is way better (and I support this theory on the ten tribes, with gusto).  I have had dreams that would seem to support this idea.  Massive changes to the earth's surfaces when this happens.  It will rip the fabric of this continent apart - and cause the Everlasting Hills to shake at their coming (Matthew 24 EQ):

The fact is, the Ten Tribes are lost and we don’t know for sure where they are. That doesn’t keep people from coming up with theories and one of the most mentioned theory is that the lost tribes are on a star – the North Star to be specific.
There are two main sources used to back up this theory. The first is the lyrics of a hymn written by Eliza R. Snow. The hymn appears as no. 322 of the 1905 hymn book, 5th verse.
“And when the Lord saw fit to hide The ten lost tribes away, Thou, earth, was severed to provide The orb on which they stay.”The second source comes from when an early patriarch, Homer M. Brown, was asked about the Eliza R. Snow hymn. His answer includes a second-hand account that claims that the Prophet Joseph Smith supported the star theory. The direct quote below was taken from Robert W. Smith, The Last Days, Salt Lake City, Utah: Pyramid Press, 1947, p. 215.
“Brother Brown, will you give us some light and explanation of the 5th verse on page 386 of the Hymn book which formed another planet (sic), according to ‘the Hymn of Eliza R. Snow.“Yes, sir, I think I can answer your question. Sister Eliza R. Snow, in visiting my grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Brown), was asked by my grandmother: ‘Eliza where did you get your ideas about the Ten Lost Tribes being taken away as you explain in your wonderful hymn?“She answered as follows: ‘why, my husband (The Prophet Joseph Smith) told me about it.’“Have you any other information that your grandfather ever gave you, as contained in any conversation with the Prophet Joseph Smith?“I have! One evening in Nauvoo, just after dark, somebody rapped at the door vigorously. Grandfather said he was reading the Doctrine and Covenants. He rose hurriedly and answered the summons at the door, where he met the Prophet Joseph Smith.“He said, ‘Brother Brown, can you keep me over night, the mobs are after me?’ Grandfather answered, ‘Yes. Sir. It will not be the first time, come in.’“‘Al1 right,’ the Prophet said, shutting the door quickly. He came in and sat down. Grandmother said: ‘Brother Joseph, have you had your supper?’“‘No he answered, ‘I have not.’ So she prepared him a meal, and he ate it.Afterward they were in conversation relative to the principles of the Gospel. During the conversation the ten lost tribes were mentioned. Grandfather said, ‘Joseph, where are the ten tribes?’ He said, “Come to the door and I will show you, come on Sister Brown, I want you both to see.’“It being a starlight night the Prophet said: “Brother Brown, you show me the Polar Star?'” ‘Yes sir,’ he said, pointing to the North Star. ‘There it is.’ ‘Yes, I know’ said the Prophet, ‘but which one? There are a lot of stars there.’“Grandfather said: ‘Can you see the points of the Dipper?’ The Prophet answered, ‘Yes,’ ‘Well,” he said, “trace the pointers, pointing up to the largest star. That is the North Star.’“The Prophet answered: ‘You are correct. Now,’ he said, pointing toward the star, ‘do you discern a little twinkler to the right and below the Polar star, which we would judge to be about the distance of 20′ from here?’“Grandfather answered, ‘Yes, sir.’“The Prophet said: ‘Sister Brown, do you see that star also?’“Her answer was, ‘Yes, sir.’“‘Very well then,’ he said, ‘Let’s go in.’ After re-entering the house the Prophet said: ‘Brother Brown, I noticed when I came in that you were reading the Doctrine and Covenants. Will you kindly get it?’“He did so. The Prophet turned to Section 133 and read, commencing at the 26th verse and through the 34th verse. He said, after reading the 31st verse, ‘Now let me ask you what would cause the Everlasting Hills to tremble with more violence than the coming together of two planets. And the place whereon they reside will return to this earth. Now,’ he said, ‘Scientists will tell you that it is not scientific: that two planets corning together would be disastrous to both; but, when two planets or other objects are traveling in the same direction and one of them with a little greater velocity than the other, it would not be disastrous, because the one traveling faster would overtake the other. Now, that would cause the mountains of ice to melt quicker than the heat caused by the friction of the two planets coming together?’ And then he asked the question. ‘Did you ever see a meteor falling that was not red hot? So that would cause the mountains of ice to melt.’“‘And relative to the Great Highway ,which should be cast up when the planet returns to its place in the great Northern Waters, it will form a highway and waters will recede and roll back.’ He continued, ‘Now as to their coming back from the Northern Waters; they will return from the north because their planet will return to the place from whence it was taken.’

“Relative to the waters rolling back to the north. If you take a vessel of water and swing it rapidly around your head you won’t spill any, but if you stop the motion gradually, it will begin to pour out. Now,’ he said, ‘Brother Brown, at the present time this earth is rotating very rapidly. When this planet returns it will make the earth that much heavier, and it will then revolve slower, and that will account for the waters receding from the earth for a great while, but it has now turned and is proceeding rapidly eastward.'”

MIKE STROUD PODCAST - FAMILIAR SPIRITS

This is a fascinating account of how departed spirits interact both positively and negatively with those of their ancestors alive on this orb.

I have a few extended family members that I wonder how it will be for them as they get ready to pass over.  As they kick against the pricks and refuse to receive the balm of Gilead in soothing their souls against the rebellious acts from their past.

About 17 minutes in, he gets down to the brass tacks with a powerful story:

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mstroud/episodes/2017-07-17T07_25_26-07_00
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mstroud/episodes/2017-07-17T07_25_26-07_00
Go Mike Stroud.  Most people that are full in - that I enjoy - love these podcasts.

Hope you enjoy him!

A MESSAGE FOR THOSE WHO KICK AGAINST THE PRICKS

Well, I have to dig out an old Wood Zone classic.

I know some people who are tough nuts to crack - and you have to keep on pushing basic principle until something finally sinks in.....  Teach them good principle - and let them govern themselves with their God-given agency fully intact......  Probably the toughest thing to do as a parent, a spouse, a leader, etc.  I would have to say, that it is far harder for the one who is a position of admonishment and correction to stay the tongue, than it is for the wayward one to kick against the pricks and fight against good principle:

HYPOCRISY BY THOSE WHO WANT TO CHANGE GOD’S COMMANDMENTS TO FIT THEIR OWN SELFISH WANTS

The teachings of the Lord are clear in regard to the way we must deal with sinners. Christ treated them with compassion -- as long as they confessed that their sin was a sin. Only when they attempted to pretend that their sin was righteousness did he harshly name them for what they were: fools, hypocrites, sinners.  Hypocrites because they were unwilling to change their behavior and instead attempted to change the law to fit it; fools because they thought that deceiving an easily deceivable society would achieve the impossible goal of also deceiving God. These are they who are “kicking against the pricks” and “fighting against the Saints of God”. Joseph Smith taught that it is never enough to physically leave the body of the Church and then leave the Saints alone. You can leave the Church, but the Church never leaves you -- because immutable truth is just that, immutable. It will gnaw at you at every turn and every choice in life until you either bow the knee and confess Christ as your Savior or raise your fist to heaven and curse God and wish to die because of your defiance at the failing to give heed to saving laws and ordinances which can bring peace and lasting joy.

The Church has plenty of room for individuals who are struggling to overcome their temptation and bad behavior. But for the protection of the Saints and the good of the persons themselves, the Church has no room for those who, instead of repenting of gross sin, wish it to become an acceptable behavior in the society of the Saints. They are wolves in sheep's clothing, preaching meekness while attempting to devour the flock, or their families, etc. 

No act of violence is ever appropriate to protect Christianity from those who would rob it of its meaning. None of us are without sin -- the casting of stones is not our duty or our privilege. All that must ever be done to answer them is to declare the truth, and to deny them the right to call themselves Latter-day Saints while proclaiming their false doctrine. Even as Christ freed from her accusers the woman taken in adultery, he told her, Go and sin no more.

Quote attributed to Orson Scott Card with modification by Iraq.

I HAVE TO DEAL WITH MANY LOVED ONES WHO ARE APOSTATE IN SOME FORM OR ANOTHER (ALL OF US ARE TO ONE POINT, OR ANOTHER - AS WE ARE ALL KILLING OURSELVES SOFTLY WITH WHAT WE TAKE INTO OUR BODIES - JUST THAT SOME ARE EATING WHITE BREAD, WHILE OTHERS ARE DRINKING THE NO BWAYNO, DRANO) AND IT IS WEARYING.  I CAN ONLY IMAGINE HOW GOD MUST FEEL WITH SO MANY STRAYING AT THIS TIME.....  

I DEDICATE THIS POST TO AN OLD FRIEND FROM MY GROWING UP DAYS: TALMAGE B. (KNOWN AS TAL), WHO IS THE SON OF RANDY B.  RANDY JOINED THE CHURCH AFTER MEETING A BEAUTIFUL LDS WOMAN.  TAL GREW UP WITH ME, WENT TO ARGENTINA ON A MISSION AND WAS MARRIED TO A WOMAN WHO BORE HIM SEVEN CHILDREN UNDER THE COVENANT. HE HAD THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD WITH HIM UNTIL HE FELL FROM GRACE AND IS NOW BUSILY KICKING AGAINST THE PRICKS AS ONE OF THE LEADING ANTI'S IN THE CHURCH.  I CONTRAST THAT PICTURE I NOW HAVE OF HIM, WITH THE LAST TIME I HAD SEEN HIM IN PERSON (HE CAME UP TO ME ON A STREET IN PROVO (ABOUT 1993), RADIANTLY SMILING AND ANNOUNCED HE WAS MARRYING THE MOST AMAZING GIRL IN THE WORLD).  SO FULL OF LIFE AND EXCITEMENT AND HOPE FOR THE FUTURE.  AND NOW, THIS.....

 
(RECENT PIC OF TAL FROM HIS PUBLIC FB PROFILE)

THE ONLY EXPLANATION THAT I CAN COME UP WITH (AND I CONFRONTED HIM ABOUT IT) IS LAW OF CHASTITY ISSUES AND/OR DEMONIC POSSESSION. HE DENIED IT - BUT YOU CANNOT EASILY HIDE THE OBVIOUS AS YOU SPEW THREATENINGS AND RAILINGS AGAINST THE LORD'S ANOINTED. 

PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING YOU TUBE LINKS OF HIS MUSIC VIDEOS (BELOW) BEFORE AND AFTER A PERSONAL FALL.

BEFORE (NOTE COUNTENANCE IN "SHE'S SO HIGH" - WHICH WAS A NUMBER ONE RATED POP SONG):

     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ElORM9O-0U

AFTER (SHOWING HIS LESS INNOCENT (**pure??**) COUNTENANCE):


http://www.songkick.com/artists/553157-tal-bachman 

I GOT AN ANGRY E-MAIL FROM TAL ONCE WONDERING WHY I WAS SINGLING HIM OUT TO MAKE AN EXAMPLE.  I WAS SHORT AND TO THE POINT.  HE WAS BRINGING FALSE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE CHURCH - AND I SIMPLY WANTED TO GIVE MY PERSONAL WITNESS THAT HIS FORM OF ACRIMONIOUS MORMON BASHING WAS DUE TO HIS PERSONAL FALL - NOT ANY REAL ISSUES HE HAD AGAINST THE CHURCH.

I ONLY PUT THIS STUFF OUT THERE AS A FASCINATING REMINDER OF HOW ANY ONE CAN FALL IF PROPER CARE AND FEEDING OF THE SPIRIT IS NOT ATTENDED TO REGULARLY. 

AN EXPLANATION FOR THE "PLANES" THAT HIT THE TOWERS

This is epic footage.  This boy did his homework:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPKq2K2dh6k

I have always said that the planes that hit the tower - were not the ones that did so by virtue of the engine remains that they found on the ground.  You cannot re-engine a plane with Rolls Royce engines without a herculean effort, after they have left the factory with General Electric turbines.

It is likely that this is a good explanation for what went on.

THE COLLAPSE OF EVOLUTION'S DEEP TIME LEG?

Wow - this is interesting.....

AND something that I have held for a long time; the evolutionists are full of doo-doo.....  Having said that, I believe that a Wise Creator has made it possible that you and I and all creations can adapt to our circumstances to help us cope in a fallen world.  BUT, I am not the result of something that climbed out of some primordial swamp a few hundred million years ago.  My progenitors were placed on this orb - just as my endowment points out.  Anyone who believes differently, who professes to be a practicing LDS, is a sellout and a weak-minded individual.  If you are someone who is confused (who is not LDS), I cannot blame you.  Just as I really cannot blame those who are victims of the global brainwashing delusion of man-made global warming.....  The delusion is strong.  The pathetic god of this pathetic world appears to be winning this battle - but the victory of the war does not go to his pathetic band of losers.....  It will be a supreme pleasure to chuck it all to the curb - and not a minute too soon.....

When the fam and I were in Drumheller, AB a few months ago at the propaganda center (er, Museum) and at the badlands, we found that there were many different layers of corrosive rock (solidified ash and mud).  I came to the conclusion that each layer was laid down in a single event - and the interpretive signs admitted as much.  One of the layers was about 30' thick.

Underneath each of these multiple layers, lay the coal (signs of compressed vegetation) and what appeared to be life in abundance (they mined this coal for 50 years in that area).  Then 100' of death and destruction (ash and mud), in successive layers.  It was clear to me that an "event" happened that initially killed the abundant (pre-flood) life in a much warmer world (no seasonal tilt to the earth - and an earth that may have been much smaller, with less gravity - prior to the expansion of the Continents in the "days of Peleg") and then quickly laid down crazy amounts of over burden.  Then, a layer of fertile ash, which became our soil today and the top soil on top of that from successive years of plant life that has decayed and built up over time.

So, here is the article:

http://blog.godreports.com/2017/08/university-settles-lawsuit-with-scientist-fired-after-he-found-soft-tissue-in-dinosaur-bones/

Folks - time cannot lie.  May the real truth-seekers use discernment to put the lies of those who have an agenda, to rest.

As a PS - I have to say this:  I got tangled in a tax dispute with the State of Montana over where my primary residence was as I worked in WA but the fam was living in MT at the time.  I had to throw a presentation of objective evidence together and I was able to convince an arbiter that I was in the clear.  As part of them dropping the $12,000 plus tax case against me, I had to sign a statement that they admitted no guilt and that (basically), my case could not be used by others to form a basis to go after the state in their similar cases.  The short of it - is that they admitted "no guilt" in the matter.  Same thing with the case above with the lab manager and analyst.  The state of California knew that they had NO case against the man - and that by dragging the TRUTH out into the open, it would cause them lots more of OUR money to fight the individual citizen and it would cause more harm than good to the evolutionist arguments that would have gotten more shredded than they already were.

FACT is this:  the state has theoretical unlimited funds (yours and mine).  They can appeal and fight until the cows come home.  The only time they back down and pay out, is the rare cases where they think they will get skewered in the court of public opinion.  This was one of them.  God bless this man for taking the fight to the despots.  This is why I stood my ground and fought the MT people.  For the others who were getting screwed over by the "big guy".  I take no pleasure in having someone try and "rick roll" me.....

US THREATENS TO QUIT TRADING WITH CHINA IF THEY DO NOT RELINQUISH SUPPORT FOR NK

Clearly, some nation is feeding NK with advanced nuclear tech (the hydrogen bomb) and someone (Iran, cough, cough) is feeding them tech for the intercontinental ballistic missiles:

https://www.rt.com/usa/403118-usa-china-sanctions-north-korea/

Things is gettin' realz....

THE NORTH AMERICAN MODEL

I refuse to spend copious amounts of time delving into where the Book of Mormon narrative occurred - though I am intrigued by the North American model.  My focus is on the message of the Book of Mormon - that it brings one closer to God than by any other book.  My favorite passages are the last few chapters of 2 Nephi, Mosiah, and most all of 3 Nephi.  I also like reading the final chapters as well as Ether to forensically dissect exactly how a culture can go from brilliance all the way down to the abyss (as we currently are, today - in our cultural death-throes).

I believe it is clear that the Hopewell are the equivalents to the Nephites.  And I will not rest until all the scoundrels at the Smithsonian (I noticed my feet were a little dusty there, when we visited DC a few summers ago), who have covered up the truth of American history for the sake of Manifest Destiny (meaning - culturally accepted genocide of our native brothers and sisters in order to steal the land and resources and make a greedy buck in the process).

In my mind, the Land of Desolation is the land that was covered in artifacts as the Jaredites (who were there exploiting the abundant copper of the Upper Penninsula - and who then had an open trade route with the Pheonicians who took it up the St Lawrence Seaway and back to bolster the wealth of the Solomonic empire (spectroscopy of bronze and copper artifacts of the era proves it came from those free copper sites in Michigan).  It explains why the Pheonicians had such an amazing fleet of ships - and why such wealth was at their command.

Here is a web site that someone clearly put a ton of thought and work into:

http://www.worksofjoseph.com/maps-2/

Enjoy!

THE TESTIMONY OF THE FIRST DESCENDANT OF JOSEPH SMITH TO HAVE THE MELCHIZEDEK PRIESTHOOD

This is a great testimony:

http://www.josephsmithjr.org/index.php/the-news/128-missionary-moment-the-michael-kennedy-conversion-story-third-great-grandson-of-joseph-smith

I first heard of this man last week at an unofficial prepper conference in my home....

I am so glad for the "small coincidences" that brought this man into the Gospel.  All of Joseph's descendants have been blessed because of him.  There are thousands of descendants that the Church recently sponsored in SLC.  They are all over the world.  It is an amazing thing - and just in time for the "winding up scenes".

THE SPIRITUAL CONSEQUENCES OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION

I will start this article by saying that I have nothing against those who choose to drink alcohol.  In fact, it is pretty well known that Brigham Young liked his beer - and is likely the reason that the WoW was not canonized until after his death.  It would be pretty weird having the Prophet of the day embibing something that is against a church-wide prohibition.  My problem is with those who should know better - encouraging others into a cycle of abuse and addiction.

If I struggle with something, usually (the logical choice), is to admonish and warn others against the thing that ensnares me.  To do otherwise, is hellish and illogical.

I thought the interesting thing in this article was the reference to the vision of a bar (and the evil entities that would take over the abandoned souls).   This is identical to Spencer's account in Visions of Glory.  I have high-lighted it below.  In fact, when I saw the account early on in the story, coupled with a reference to a psychology class, I was looking to see if it was written by him.

For a second there, I thought this guy was writing from an LDS perspective, and then realized that he is likely Muslim (who are also against alcoholic consumption).  Very interesting stuff.

I am still baffled on a regular basis (when I think about this phenomenon), of the dunderheads out there who argue that "just a little won't hurt".  My black sheep sister, my mil and so many others who have seen it control lives (likely through demonic control, as this author describes) - yet, they still push for it's use.  I cannot think of anything more illogical and idiotic for a person to do.  My mil has (for some reason) paid out tens of thousands of dollars for her kids' rehab stints (she is VERY mizerly with her money, normally and this is likely out of her guilt for having pushed the stuff as harmless during her kids' formative years, knowing her parents were both alcoholics and many on her ex-husband's side were complete Jack-Mormons due to the inability to control the consumption of the hooch.....), while at the same time, she pushes the idea that consumption is no big deal!  Amazing to me!

The only thing that can explain it, beyond being a potential mental illness (lack of logic in the processing centers of the brain), is demonic control.  It is akin to having a person who is a 100% coverage burn victim after a plane crash, working as a tv model and a spokesman for the safety and wonders of flight!! (ripping my hair out, as a committed disciple of logical behavior.....).

I will never forget my induction into this world when I was a freshman student at WSU (in Pullman, WA).  NEVER send your kids there - if you value them in any way.  I was induced to go there by the lure of scholarships.  I did not take the ACT seriously and I was one point short of the scholarship needed to tip the balance in favor of BYU.  In some ways, I was seriously upset in hind sight - but in others, I was glad I was able to see the sinister side of life (without getting sucked into it), and then to contrast that with my LDS mission (seeing more of the hellish effects of alcohol on mens' lives and their families in Brazil) and then with a relatively pure and wholesome experience at BYU.  In the 30 years since then - I have witnessed the carnage all surrounding the ingestion and wreckage that alcohol leaves in peoples' lives that I grew up around.  I have to say here - that a little probably would not hurt.  I am quite positive that the wine at the wedding feast was likely fermented and not freshly crushed grape juice - although, it literally could have been, as it is a fall Festival - and the Savior probably followed the narrative to the "t".

However, having said that; what I do see, is that, like any other comfort item (like food, chocolate, etc), it leaves a trail of obesity and carnage behind in it's wake.  Sometimes, a lifetime of incarceration in the case of DUI driving, smashing the in the head of your wife on a cruise ship (I always say to myself when reading out of character behavior (alcohol consumption was a factor in this incident....).  Anything, with that level of seriousness of consequence - should be avoided at any cost!  Kind of like drinking Drano.....  No Bwano!

Last of all - I have to give credit to my black sheep sister here on a story that still blows my mind.  And she does probably still read the blog in order to find fault with me (along with my mil).  I have no problem with either of them.  I have major problems with their actions and illogical behavior......  Right after we lost our child to SIDS - and in spite of the peace that the gospel brings - we were out in front of our house talking to her and my good sister in law who had come to see what they could do.  We were talking about how neither of us had slept in days.  We spent most of the time crying and reminiscing about our little guy.  My sister said that we should probably take a little wine and that would help.  Now, at the time, in our brains that were just slightly fuzzy from the effects of all that had gone on, might not have processed that offer properly and taken her up on it.  But - we thanked her for her offer and parted ways.  After the fog lifted and things started to return to normal, I got pretty angry over the callousness of it.  A few years later, after having the second of "the second wave" of children (after our loss) and my wife would not sleep over concern of losing another one in the night, she developed severe mental health symptoms and ended up in the hospital.  Both of us maintain, that had either of us been into alcohol in ANY form, we would have ended up alkies; the both of us.  Especially my wife would likely have resorted to it to "drown out the voices" in her head with her condition.

We both maintain a severe level of compassion towards the countless homeless people - because most of them are just struggling with the effects of masking symptoms of mental illness.  What we BOTH despise - are the pushers and purveyors of "just a little won't hurt" BS that is out there.  From the high school kegger to the event on the doorstep in a vulnerable moment - to the guy at the party giving the girl a shot of whatever, in the hopes she will be drunk enough that he can get into her pants and have his way with her virtue, we CONDEMN those things.  If you are reading this and have been in those positions - now is the time to come to a point where you confess your nothingness before the Lord and repent immediately, lest intense and lasting judgments come down upon you.  Many times, we cannot undo the damage our hellish acts have caused, but it is QUITE easy to repent of bad thinking and bad attitudes that have led, and will continue to lead to hellish thinking and actions.

Anyway - having endured my rant against illogical and perverse people and behaviors, here is what you came here for:

By Zahrah Sita

Although it is mass produced, mass promoted, legal, and ingested by a multitude of people all over the world, most people don’t ever consider or understand the spiritual consequences of drinking alcohol.

Let’s begin by taking a look at the etymology of the Word alcohol. Etymology means the root of the word… where it is derived from.

The word “Alcohol” comes from the Arabic “al-kuhl” which means “BODY EATING SPIRIT”, and gives root origins to the English term for “ghoul”. In Middle Eastern folklore, a “ghoul” is an evil demon thought to eat human bodies, either as stolen corpses or as children.

The words “alembic” and “alcohol”, both metaphors for aqua vitae or “life water” and “spirit”, often refer to a distilled liquid that came from magical explorations in Middle Eastern alchemy.

In the words of writer and health enthusiast, Jason Christoff –  “In alchemy, alcohol is used to extract the soul essence of an entity. Hence its’ use in extracting essences for essential oils, and the sterilization of medical instruments. By consuming alcohol into the body, it in effect extracts the very essence of the soul, allowing the body to be more susceptible to neighboring entities most of which are of low frequencies (why do you think we call certain alcoholic beverages “SPIRITS?”). That is why people who consume excessive amounts of alcohol often black out, not remembering what happened. This happens when the good soul (we were sent here with) leaves because the living conditions are too polluted and too traumatic to tolerate. The good soul jettisons the body, staying connected to a tether, and a dark entity takes the body for a joy ride around the block, often in a hedonistic and self-serving illogical rampage. Our bodies are cars for spirits. If one leaves, another can take the car for a ride. Essentially when someone goes dark after drinking alcohol or polluting themselves in many other ways, their body often becomes possessed by another entity.”

I became aware of this phenomenon years ago when I was given a spiritual vision. In this vision, I was transported as an observer above a popular bar and nightclub. Above the venue where a variety of ghoul-like entities. Inside the bar were people drinking alcohol, socializing, dancing, and so on. I watched as certain people became very drunk. I saw their souls, while connected through a thread, exited the body. I understood that the soul was leaving the body because of the great discomfort of being in a body highly intoxicated with alcohol. When the soul exited the body, other non-benevolent entities entered or latched on to their vacant shells. Once the entities took hold of the body, they used the body to play out all kinds of dark acts, such as violence, low-level sexual encounters, destructive behaviors, rape, and more.

Years later, while reading a book called Mans Eternal Quest, by Paramahansa Yogananda, this spiritual master clearly explained the exact same thing as I was shown in the vision.

I began to look back over my life and remember situations where I saw dark spirits hanging around people who had become very drunk. Let me elaborate a bit when I say I saw these entities … I have had the abilities of clairvoyance (the ability to perceive things beyond the natural range of the senses … which can include: ESP, extrasensory perception, sixth sense, psychic powers, second sight; telepathy, and more) , clairaudience ( the ability to perceive sounds or words from outside sources in the spirit world), and the experience of being a spiritual intuitive and empath since childhood. I have the ability to see energies and spiritual manifestations that most people don’t see. As I looked back over my life I could remember many incidents of encountering non-benevolent spirits in the presence of intoxicated individuals. I also have had experiences of looking into the eyes of a few people who were surely “possessed” by dark energies that were not their own.

I also remember a psychology course I once took. In part of this course, we studied advertising and the effects on humans. We looked at the advertising for alcohol. A master teacher of this subject illuminated the fact that most alcohol advertisements are embedded with hidden messages and images – not typically perceivable to the common sight, yet perceived through the subconscious. Knowing how powerful the subconscious is in our decision making, feelings, reactions, beliefs, etc., the slick sales teams of alcohol (as well as tobacco and other products) used this sinister technique to trick us into buying their products and joining the societal cult of mental apathy and cultural obedience. Many of these hidden messages and images were extremely sexual – working to influence some of the basest urges and primal nature of humans. Let this example bring you to a place of curiosity and questioning. Why have the marketing teams felt the need to trick us and coerce us through subliminal messages to buy products that are harmful to the human body and to our soul?

How many times have you or someone you know, after becoming quite intoxicated with alcohol, behaved in a manner uncommon to them? Perhaps you experienced the changing of voice, violence, sexual promiscuity, ingesting of harmful substances, destruction to property, conflictual behavior, and other negative expressions. Consider these experiences and ask yourself – is this the manifestation of light, love, and positivity? Do these occurrences represent a path of consciousness and health?

It is a known by many that ingesting alcohol depresses the nervous system, kills brain cells, is toxic to the liver, weakens the immune system, and has many other harmful effects.  We are taught that long-term alcohol use can lead to unwanted weight gain, diseases of the liver, lowering of intelligence, and negative effects on hormones. Drinking alcohol while pregnant can lead to birth defects, mental retardation, and deformities in the developing fetus. Yet still, it is mass promoted and supported by our mainstream culture. Have you ever considered that alcohol is a slick tool of the supporters of the Matrix (global mind control and oppression program) to keep people on a path of disempowerment and sickness?

As we strive to heal, awaken, and transform our world – I pray that we wise up to the dirty trick played upon humanity in regards to alcohol. Non-benevolent forces have wanted to keep us oppressed, disempowered, and asleep.

How many of us have seen families broken and lives lost because of alcohol and alcoholism?

Do you think it makes us smarter or healthier or overall better people?

It’s time to change things.

Let’s stand behind replacing the rampant abuse of alcohol with more health enhancing practices and activities –

and learn how to live awakened and empowered lives!

Before I close this writing, I want to share a little more about the history of the word alcohol. There have been some people who look into the etymology and discover this explanation –

“alcohol (n.)  – 1540s (early 15c. as alcofol), “fine powder produced by sublimation,” from Medieval Latin alcohol “powdered ore of antimony,” from Arabic al-kuhul “kohl,” the fine metallic powder used to darken the eyelids, from kahala “to stain, paint.”

Paracelsus (1493-1541) used the word to refer to a fine powder but also a volatile liquid. By 1670s it was being used in English for “any sublimated substance, the pure spirit of anything,” including liquids. Sense of “intoxicating ingredient in strong liquor” is first recorded 1753, short for alcohol of wine, which was extended to “the intoxicating element in fermented liquors.” In organic chemistry, the word was extended 1850 to the class of compounds of the same type as this.”

Upon further research, we can find that in ancient Egypt, the eyes of both men and women were lined top and bottom with a thick black powder known as kohl, kajal, or mesdemet. The outlined eye resembled the almond-shaped eye of the falcon god Horus observed in the Eye of Horus glyph. It was believed that this shape invoked the god´s protection and warded off evil spirits.

Yet if one were to dig deeper, as a true scientist, researcher, or truth seeker does, you will also discover these interesting facts…

1. Dr. Rachel Hajar, an accomplished modern-day editor, author and medical advisor, while researching an article on alcohol for her online medical journal, found additional meanings in ancient Arabic texts;

1. Al kol: Genie or spirit that takes on varied shapes or a supernatural creature in Arabic mythology.

1. Al kol: Any drug or substance that takes away the mind or covers it.”

2. The word alcohol is also linked to the fixed star in astronomy known as Algol- also known as “the Demon’s head.”

3. The current Arabic name for alcohol (ethanol) is الغول al-ġawl – properly meaning “spirit” or “demon”.

It is not a coincidence that alcohol has often been referred to as spirits. There is a deep history behind this intoxicating substance. There are layers of information throughout our culture, sometimes we have to look below the surface of things to find the fullness of truth. I encourage you to deeply consider the information shared here, look at the effects of alcohol in your life, in the lives of the people you know, and in society at large. Make conscious, informed, and health enhancing decisions. The more people who awaken to truth and seek health and liberation from mind control agendas, the more likely we are to make positive changes and co-create a world we feel good about living in.

Source: TheCostaRicanNews.com By Zahrah Sita

THE TOUGH YELLOW MAN TO PUSH THE BUTTON

This is not the first time I came across this.  But, it sure has impending relevance:

Parravicini. This guy (A well-known plastic artist in Argentina , here is the wiki: [link to en.wikipedia.org (secure)] ) supposedly had "visions" (I have always been very skeptic with this issue) and was contacted by a being. Then he did not only write his predictions, but also accompanied them by drawings.
In 1939, he wrote the following:
"La libertad de Norte América perderá su luz. Su antorcha no alumbrará como ayer, y el monumento será atacado dos veces". (BSP 1939)-
That means: "The freedom of North America will lose its light. His torch will not illuminate like it did yesterday, and the monument will be attacked twice"
The drawing is here:
[link to www.todoleyendas.com] 
Other people are speculating that he predicted Obama's victory, and some others say that he had also predicted the future assassination of Donald Trump (but this prophecy is very interpretable) and that this event will lead to the start of the End of Times, you can find the link below:
[link to www.youtube.com (secure)] 
He has been claimed to predict another social and historical events that took place after his death. He prophesies the End of this Age with a series of prophecies. 
Anyway, one of these prophecies that I refer is the following one:
"Llega la atómica sin solución y estallará al fin. No es verdad la actual actitud de las naciones al decir y hablar de Paz. Ellos comercian con la guerra organizada. Ellas atemorizan con el hongo azul creyendo que jamás se llegará a las manos, pero el recio amarillo dirá: Va, y en ofuscación, irá, después final de finales. Principio de Principios. LUZ."
"The atomic age without solution is arriving and will finally burst. It is not true the current behaviour of Nations when they talk about peace. They are trading with organized war. They threaten and scare with the Blue Mushroom believing that it will never be used... However, the Tough Yellow Man will say: "GO" and with his reason blinded, he will go. After it, the End of the End. The beginning of the beginning. Light"

RABBI JONATHAN CAHN AND COMMUNISM AND SATAN'S THRONE OF PERGAMON

Wow - Rabbi knocks yet another one out of the ball park!:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQE9HYvTX18

I was watching something after dinner and and then fell asleep and woke up to this playing on my machine.

Pay attention to Karl Marx's poem at the 6 minute mark.  Mind blown......

A must-see.

I have to say, it feels like all hell has broken loose during this 40 day period of atonement (that started on the last full moon - and eclipse - on Aug 17th).  After years of no major hits, suddenly two major hurricanes, a massive EQ (with more to come) and the threat of a huge CME.

I am curious to see if this disastrous tempo maintains itself.  We are at a crisis point with NK.  Apparently, the cities there have been evacuated.  They appear to be fully postured for war - or expect us to strike them.

JF SMITH ON OBEDIENCE TO THE LAWS OF THE LAND

I have to say that this fits in nicely with my "resist tyranny by any method possible" philosophy....:

Joseph F. Smith defines what the law of the land means.

"We are told here that no man need break the laws of the land who will keep the
laws of God. But this is further defined by the passage which I will read afterwards
— the law of the land, which all have no need to break, is that law which is the
constitutional law of the land, and that is as God himself has defined it (D&C
107:77-80). …
The Lord Almighty requires this people to observe the laws of the land, to be
subject to the powers that be, so far as they abide by the fundamental principles of
good government, but he will hold them responsible if they will pass
unconstitutional measures and frame unjust and proscriptive laws, as did
Nebuchadnezzar and Darius in relation to the three Hebrews and Daniel. If lawmakers
have a mind to violate their oath, break their covenants and their faith with
the people and depart from the provisions of the Constitution, where is the law,
human or divine, which binds me, as an individual, to outwardly and openly
proclaim my acceptance of their acts? … We intend to continue to be law-abiding so
far as the constitutional law of the land is concerned; and we expect to meet the
consequence of our obedience to the laws and commandments of God, like men.
These are my sentiments briefly expressed upon this subject."
Joseph F Smith JD 23:70-71

EMP THREAT FROM NK

Well, this is not good news from the boiling cauldron of badness that is NK.

We had a prepper conference of sorts at our place last Sunday evening - and some choice people have been led to Cardston to weather the storm that comes.  I really LOVE organic preppers (not the ones who have read a book and are flash in the pan "believers" - who catch on fire and then burn out as quickly as they went to flames).  They never last as their seed, cast on stony ground, withers in the heat of the day.   Many of those who are falling out of the Church as the whole "fairness" on "gay marriage" and so much else, blows over.  These are those who never had their roots sunk in deeply enough to weather the drought that life brings.  Life is a series of tests - and you cannot "cram for the exam" and expect to go the distance.  You may pass the exam cramming - but you will never make it the distance.

Same thing with preppers.  There are those who just came to their own by the quiet whisperings of the the Holy Ghost (what else could it be, if you are cynical - or do not enjoy it's companionship?) - or who have visions and more overt displays of personal revelation.  They arrive at their own conclusions - and then have other "organic" folks confirm their own beliefs - AFTER the fact.  These are the people I love to rub shoulders with.  They are the real deal.  Well, we had a house of them last Sunday.  It was quite refreshing.  The Spirit was there in spades - and it was not grieved with the conversation.  We are close.  World events testify of it.....  NK and Chicago and Libya/Israel will be tipping points.  The powder has been poured from the keg - and the only thing missing is the spark to ignite the inferno.

This latest article from NK is part of the equation:

http://freebeacon.com/national-security/korea-nuclear-test-furthers-emp-bomb/

I have gone into full prepper mode - and will be going pretty strong until the match is lit.  If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear.

One gal who was led to Cardston, in particular, really had my attention.  She is French Canadian and slowly came to the realization by the Spirit, that she needed to join the Church.  Then the temple - then had a vision to move to Cardston.  The progression was amazing.  Then she became aware of "the rest of the story".....  Such a sweet, humble woman.  God can work with humble.  And the proud and haughty will burn as stubble with the tares who impeded the growth of the wheat - just prior to the harvest.  We have two options in life.

As this whole thing erupts and the USA and the rest of the world are thrust into war (likely to cover up the economic collapse that has occurred around the same time), it will be too late for the "flash in the pan" types who suddenly found the words of the Prophets meaningful.  The analogy to the flood and those who post-poned the day of their repentance - is stark.  The only difference is that, the first time, the earth received the baptism by water.  This next time, she shall receive her baptism by all consuming fire (probably from a monster CME) or the physical coming of the Savior in glory.

As my wife and I drove through southern BC, coming back from Victoria a few weeks ago, the evidence of large inland lakes was obvious.  As the mountains rose the first time - the trapped water worked on the shores before it fell catastrophically when a natural dam let loose probably in the Columbia Gorge.  Water will yet fill the Inland Empire as part of what is coming.  We have much to endure before we are ready for the goodness that awaits us.

Live for it.

ALERT TO ALL DARWINISTS..... YER PROPHETS ARE FULL OF DOO DOO.....

This is pretty funny.....

I can see the prophets of progressivism running around in circles pulling their hair out.....  HAHAHAHA.....

It must hurt when the lies and obfuscations that are the foundation of your entire house of cards, gives out entirely and your world crumbles around you.

You have to understand, I have NO problem with these people stating theories.  You can do it all day - til the cows come home.  But to state this garbage as fact - and make it into a religion for general consumption of the godless masses.  That is where I draw the line and declare a war (just as I am sure I did when it was just a series of lies and silver-tongued fakery in the pre-existence.  I have a healthy contempt for anyone so deluded (just so they can fornicate and generally break all commandments without compunction for good principle....).

A generation of vipers shall NOT escape the damnations of hell:

http://www.news.com.au/technology/science/evolution/footprint-find-on-crete-may-push-back-date-humans-began-to-walk-upright/news-story/2e60cbd7386573dd2a45c5cc9d79297d

Read it and weep - ye progressive retards.....  If ye would like to consider yerself descended of a monkey - please do go right ahead!  Not me.

I prefer enlightened action and thinking.  I do not believe I can run around, breeding with what or whom I may (including flinging poo and playing in it as the homo chimps might....).  To do so, seems rather chimpish....