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THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST?

Did you know that Jesus Christ has come again?  He is here now and gaining adherents by the day!  He is from Puerto Rico, has a television program, regular web-casts, and is particularly interested in reaching the growing Hispanic population here in the good ol' USA.  His full name is Jose Luis de Jesus Miranda and his kingdom is on the move and growing!

The TODAY SHOW recently did this story on Mr. Miranda while millions of Americans sat by in shock while having flashbacks of all of the Messianic figures that have graced our newspapers and televisions over the last 30 years.  Visions of Kool-Aid drinking, space-ship catching disciples danced around in our minds.  What is it about us that wants to believe in something so badly that we will suspend our intuitive sense, intelligence and natural skepticism in order to embrace people who are complete egomaniacs?  These so-called saviors could care less about us, our families, or our souls!  They are far more interested in their own fame, power and off-shore bank accounts.

As a believer in the true Jesus Christ, I find myself deeply saddened and disturbed by this video.  At the same time, I have a great sense of the fear of the Lord when I consider Judgment Day for Mr. Miranda.  On one hand, I pray that God would open his eyes and bring him to repentance.  On the other hand, I am reminded of the imprecatory Psalms where David and others prayed for the death and destruction of the wicked.  The longer this anti-Christ continues to live, the more people he can deceive and lead to an eternity of damnation!  Arise oh God, and let your enemies be scattered!

WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW BY CLICKING ON THE PLAY ICON. 

P.S. - THE BIBLE INDICATES THERE ARE MANY ANTI-CHRISTS THAT HAVE "GONE OUT INTO THE WORLD", ACCORDING TO THE APOSTLE JOHN.

Matthew 24:5 - For many will come in my name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and they will lead many astray. ESV

Matthew 18:6 - but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea.  ESV

1John 4:1 - Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.  ESV

ANOTHER SIDE OF GENE SIMMONS

I grew up during the rise of the kings of shock rock, KISS.  I never got on the KISS bandwagon, but did have some friends who did though I could never understand the attraction to them musically.  To each his own I guess. 

I share this because I just read an interesting article over at NEWSVINE about Gene Simmons, the founder of KISS and the man with the unofficial longest tongue in the world.  It seems Mr. Simmons was born in Haifa, Israel and has the birth name of Chaim Witz.  In this story, Mr. Witz, er, uh, Simmons made a very special effort to commend an Israeli soldier critically injured during this last war with Hezbollah. 

It was a great human interest story and was used to remind me that there is always more to people than meets the eye.  To read this story entitled GENE SIMMONS HAILS ISRAELI SOLDIER go to the link at NEWSVINE BY CLICKING HERE.

Well, gotta go and put on my spandex pants and face paint so I can do a gig with my new band SCREAMLOUD!!!

PS - PLEASE DON'T TAKE MY PICTURE OR STORY AS AN ENDORSEMENT OF KISS OR THEIR LIFESTYLES

I'M BACK AND JUST GLAD TO BE HERE!

I'm back!  I have been in a truly backslidden state when it comes to my identity as a BLOGGER!  I don't know what to say, but I got kind of burned out and a little tired of spending time blogging.  After a few days, then weeks and eventually more than a month passed as water under a bridge, I developed a new non-blogging habit.  Now, finally, I am breaking that habit.

Much has happened in our small world since I last posted an article way back on July 7th.  A war in the Middle East has been fought, a terrorist plot foiled, the biggest sporting event in the world concluded with a head butt and the one year anniversary of the worst natural disaster in American history has passed.  Through it all I have been grateful for the restraining Hand of the Almighty as He seems to hold us back from destroying ourselves!

I know for the many people suffering around this world with the fallout of the aforementioned events it probably doesn't seem like God is restraining much of anything.  But, when I consider history and all of its twists and turns, I am amazed that we haven't turned this beautiful blue planet into a blood-red or burned-out black orb of death by now.  Just over 60 years ago, the whole planet seemed on the verge of annihilation as we fought for civilization and our survival as beings made in God's image.

Truly, it is the guiding Hand of Providence moving us onward toward a great climax in God's mind. This great climax will ultimately result in all nations and peoples bowing their knees in humble and loving adoration to the King whose scars tell us the story of love.  This God-man named Jesus is upholding all things by the Word of His power and is the very Presence keeping creation from flying apart.  In this time of great upheaval, terrorism and power hungry dictators with nuclear ambitions, it does us good to remember that Jesus Christ is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords! 

I'M BACK AND JUST GLAD TO BE HERE!