"Russia, China Increasingly Dangerous"

What's got the top combat officer of the U.S. Air Force worried?

A "resurgent Russia and a very, very aggressive China," said Air Force Gen. Herbert "Hawk" Carlisle, in an interview with USA Today.

Russian and Chinese war planes have been "increasingly aggressive" towards U.S. military aircraft, "buzzing perilously close" while intercepting them, and patrolling off the coast of California.

Their motivation? To expand their spheres of influence and send the message that the U.S. is no longer the Big Kid on the block.

Russia is pushing its way into Eastern Europe and the Pacific, while China is intent on the disputed South China Sea.

In other words, they want to control those international areas without U.S. influence.

"My belief," said Carlisle, "is that we cannot allow that to happen. We have to continue to operate legally in international airspace and international waterways. We have to continue to call them out when they are being aggressive and unsafe. Meeting the challenge from the Russian and Chinese to flights in international air space is essential but dangerous."

The risks are enormous. A mid-air collision among nuclear powers could drive tensions to the breaking point.

"Any accident that occurs while the U.S. military is playing cat and mouse with Russian or Chinese forces could escalate into a real fight," said military analyst, Loren Thompson.

"Small confrontations can turn into big wars," he continued, "and Russian military doctrine embraces the use of nuclear weapons."

The Bible indicates that Russia (along with Iran and a Muslim alliance) will eventually use nuclear weapons in a surprise attack against Israel (Ezekiel 38 & 39), and that China (as part of the "kings from the East" mentioned in Revelation 16:12) still has a major military role to play in the End Time scenario.

But the Bible is strangely silent when it comes to the United States.

The Big Question: Why?

A wise man once said: "I do not know with what weapons World War III will be fought, but I do know that World War IV will be fought with rocks." -- Albert Einstein

"These words are trustworthy and true: The Lord God, who tells His prophets what the future holds, has sent His angel to tell you what will happen soon.
Look, I am coming soon! Blessed are those who obey the prophecy written in this book."(Rev. 22:6-7).

News: 

• WCNC.com: Two Navy jet fighters collide off Oregon Inlet, North Carolina on Thurs.during routine training
• theguardian: China to send nuclear-armed submarines into Pacific amid tensions with U.S.
• DEBKAfile: Israel, Saudis share intel regarding Iran's ballistic missiles

 

"Congressman X: 'Deeply Disturbing Confessions'"

What's the big buzz in Washington these days?

If you guessed the Iranian Nuclear Deal unraveling, the Russian sabre-rattling, the transgender bathroom controversy, or even the current Presidential election...

No cigar for you!

The bombshell "threatening to blow the lid off Congress", according to Fox News.com is an 84-page "Confession" penned by a Washington insider.

In his yet-to-be-published book, "The Confessions of Congressman X: A disturbing and shockingly frank tell-all of vanity, greed and deceit" (available May 24th), the anonymous author apparently confirms the American people's worst suspicions:

• "Most of my colleagues are dishonest career politicians who revel in power and special interest money that's lavished upon them."
• "My main job is to keep my job, to get re-elected. It takes precedence over everything."
• "Fundraising is so time consuming. I seldom read any bills I vote on."
• "Voters are incredibly ignorant and know little about our form of government and how it works."
• "It's far easier than you think to manipulate a nation of naive, self-absorbed sheep who crave instant gratification."

These are only a few of the revelations of Congressman X and while it ought to motivate us to grab our pitchforks and torches...it probably won't (review final bullet-point above).

Let's hope it at least gets us motivated to annihilate them all at the ballot box.

A wise man once said: "I weep for the liberty of my country when I see at this early day of its successful experiment that corruption has been imputed to many members of the House of Representatives and the rights of the people have been bartered for promises of office." -- President Andrew Jackson

"Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things. But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for Him to return as our Savior" -- Philippians 3:19-20.                                                                          

News:

• Reuters: U.S. Republican Lawmakers Vote Down LGBT Measure Amid Shouts of "Shame, Shame, Shame" By Democrats; Down vote necessary to protect religious rights, say Republicans
• Catholic News Agency: God "Eroded, Eclipsed, Liquidated, in the name of tolerance," says Cardinal at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C.
• WND: Security Heightened After Egypt Air Flight vanishes, terrorism suspected

"FLAKKA: The Zombie Apocalypse Is Real!"

What is 'flakka' (aka "gravel" or "$5 Insanity") and why is it so dangerous?

According to CNN, the chemical in flakka is a close cousin to "bath salts" (a drug made famous in Miami when a user ate the face off a homeless man) and is readily available to any kid on the street with five dollars to spend.

Much more dangerous than cocaine, there is a high risk of overdose with flakka, which can lead to violent, zombie-like behavior, hypothermia, and superhuman strength.

"It's so difficult to control the exact dose," said Jim Hall, a drug abuse epidemiologist. "Just a little bit of difference in how much is consumed can be the difference between getting high and dying. It's that critical."

Flakka can be smoked, injected or snorted like cocaine and is appealing to teenagers, especially boys, because it makes them feel like "The Incredible Hulk", says CNN.

Flakka is highly-addictive and until you've seen for yourself what it can do--you simply won't believe it.

For this reason, we've linked two videos: the first, a CNN report: "Fighting The Flow Of New Synthetic Drug FLAKKA"  is mild--easy to watch--and lends credibility to the second video, which is so disturbing you won't want to believe it.

Please watch both videos; show them to your children and share them with your friends. Flakka is a deadly new craze, but apparently many of today's common street drugs , including marijuana, are being laced with inexpensive synthetics with deadly results. Our children need to be graphically warned before we have a very personal zombie apocalypse, robbing us of everything we cherish.

A wise man once said: "Drugs are a waste of time. They destroy your memory and your self-respect and everything that goes along with your self esteem." --Kurt Cobain

Jesus said: "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy," I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness." John 10:10

News:

• Mirror: Russia poised to test a worrisome new missile dubbed "Satan 2"; able to carry a dozen nuclear warheads and travel over 6,000 miles using stealth capabilities.
• Reuters: U.S. to switch on European missile shield despite Russian alarm.
• New York Times: Russia Speaks Nuclear War As U.S. Opens Missile Defense System; Meanwhile, British fighter jets intercepted 3 Russian military aircraft approaching the Baltics on Thurs. 

"Life Begins With A Burst Of Light"

Is it possible to know the very moment life begins?

According to researchers at Northwestern University, not only have they pinpointed the moment of conception--they have documented the event.

A study published last week was accompanied by a stunning video that reveals a flash of light at the moment on conception. Apparently, "the egg releases massive amounts of zinc, which creates a spark that can be seen with the aid of a microscope."

"It was remarkable," said Teresa Woodruff, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University Medical School. "To see the zinc radiate out in a burst (of light) from each human egg was breathtaking."

Of course the unintended consequence of the study/video is that it finally proves that life begins at conception. It should absolutely stagger the pro-choice proponents (but probably won't).

"I saw this, and I was blown away by it," said Rush Limbaugh. "For anybody in the mainstream media to openly admit that life begins at conception defies arguments that an unborn child is only 'tissue mass.'"

What this evidence will do to the abortion laws remains to be seen, but George W. Bush had it right when he said:

"America stands for liberty, for the pursuit of happiness and for the unalienable right for life. This right to life cannot be granted or denied by government because it does not come from government, it comes from the Creator of life."

"In Him was life, and that life was the light of men" -- John 1:4

News:

• The Dallas Morning News: Man sought after girl caught him recording her in Frisco Target changing room using his cellphone.
• U.S. Politics.News: Target loses $1.5 billion in stock as boycott reaches 1 million.
• Life Site News: Planned Parenthood closes Iowa abortion facility because of low business; numerous other closures hurt P.P.'s bottom line.
• Los Angeles Times: San Andreas fault 'locked, loaded and ready to roll' with big earthquake, expert says; magnitude 8 possible.