Christian News Weekly Recap Dec 6 - 11, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Dec 6, 2021 The oldest Christian monastery in the world? 3 more missionaries kidnapped in Haiti released; prayers urged for release of remaining 12 Sri Lankan Man … [Read more...]
How is the Great Tribulation Shortened?
How is the Great Tribulation Shortened? The GT is said to last 42 months, 1260 days or time, times and half a time. The perspective below is premillennial and futuristic. Encountering a New Rapture View When I first encountered the prewrath rapture view (PW), what struck me was its claim that the "Great … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Nov 29 – Dec 4, 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap Nov 29 – Dec 4, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Nov 29, 2021 11-year-old girl finds rare ‘Holy Jerusalem’ coin minted during Great Revolt against Rome Children are among 10 Christians killed in overnight … [Read more...]
When Eschatology Becomes Annoying
When eschatology becomes annoying: This annoyance occurs when individuals think they're right and persist in trolling those they differ with. Whenever I write on this topic I feel like the blustery, axe-wielding dwarf Gimli from Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. So here I am sharpening my axe again. Call me … [Read more...]
Why do the Nations Rage?
Why do the nations rage and the people plot a vain thing? The older this sickly world gets, the more I think of Psalm 2. Around the time of posting this I read where a journalist quipped that a certain individual was "richer than God." I understand that it was a typical hyperbolic statement. Yet we frequently … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Nov 22 – 27, 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap Nov 22 – 27, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Nov 22, 2021 ‘Please Pray’: Invocations Take Center Stage as Nation Mourns Horrific Tragedy in Waukesha India: Authorities impose ban on Christian gatherings 7 pastors … [Read more...]
Olive Tree Ministries
Olive Tree Ministries' Mission Statement: Our purpose is to help people understand the times according to the Bible, contend for the faith in Jesus Christ, and help the Church stand against deception as watchmen on the wall in these last days. We encourage Christians to stand by Israel In May 1948, the year Israel … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving 2021
Happy Thanksgiving to all those who celebrate! Regardless of life’s circumstances, we have much to be thankful for. Alf and I thank God for our family and friends, for His provision, protection, for the Blessed Hope and for His faithfulness. We thank Him for the ways He has drawn us closer to each other and to … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Nov 15 – 20, 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap Nov 15 – 20, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Nov 15, 2021 Pastor Slain for Refusing to Remove Church Building in Eastern Uganda 600-Year-Old Gold Bible Pendant, Possibly Owned by U.K. Royalty, Discovered in … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Nov 8 – 13, 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap Nov 8 – 13, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Nov 8, 2021 UK Christians unite in prayer for persecuted Church Nashville pastor saves congregants from gunman who attacked during prayer At least some of 17 … [Read more...]
