#SaturdaySpotlight is on Donna B. Snow and Past, Present & Future: Why Everyone Should Read the Bible

Good Morning and Welcome to another edition of Saturday Spotlight.

It's been a long, long while since our guest today visited the blog so please extende your warmest greetings to Donna B. Snow with her new, nonfiction book, Past, Present, and Future Why Everyone Should Read the Bible.

Thanks for joining us, Donna! Please tell us why you wrote this book...

2024 was a very unsettling year for all of us. The world was getting ever darker. Ir was getting harder and harder to tell right from wrong, and there didn’t seem to be much hope to be found.

I’ve read my Bible cover to cover several times and I know the end will come one day, but with everything that was going on I truly felt like the end was near

A Christian coworker introduced me to a couple of prophecy preachers and I started listening to them, one of whom is from Israel. After listening we would discuss what was going on in the world and how everything was pointing toward the end times.

This book is actually dedicated to those preachers (as well as my friend) for opening my eyes to prophecy, as well as to a few select people who have led me closer to God and to understanding how special the Bible is – and just how important it is to all of us.

I felt a strong tug on my heart during that time, to share that message, to help other people to see  the Bible for what it truly is, a guidebook into the future.

The God who knows past, present, and future, has mapped it all out for us, even gave us markers and guideposts in time. They’re all in the book!

My book is just a glimpse of what can be found in His Word.

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Wow, Interesting! I know there is a lot in the Bible about the end times and it's always good to hear someone else's opinion on that topic. Can we get a peek into the book?

Sure, here's the Blurb: Are you worried about everything that’s happening in the world today? Wars and rumors of wars all around the world…are you wondering if things will ever get better? Is World War III coming? Will the USA survive? And if not, what will the world be like?

Believe it or not, there’s a book that was written almost two thousand years ago that tells of things that have happened in the past as well as what’s going to happen in the future.

That book is the Bible. It isn’t about religion; it’s about the Creator’s love for us.

God’sWord is a guidebook to help us live the best lives we can. His mercy and love are strong enough to carry us through.

Past, Present, and Future is a glimpse into the message He has for you.

Excerpt: Should you read the Bible? The answer to that is ABSOLUTELY! 

The Bible was a gift, written to help us understand the world we live in and get to know the God who loves us.

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Why should you read the Bible?

Because the Bible is the only way you will ever understand this world, even your own life. 

This book has many facets. It is a book of history, a guidebook for our lives—and a hope for the future.

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Thank You, Donna! Now tell us a little about yourself...

I’m a native New Englander, and I love the change of seasons, although I love winter less and less as it seems to get longer each year. But you can’t beat the beauty of fall colors, or the smell of things coming to life in spring. I’d love to have you join me in this, the springtime of my writing.

I write inspirational romances and women’s fiction, as well as Christian music.

Find out more by visiting my website and connecting with me on Facebook and Instagram.

Thank You for visiting with us today, Donna! We wish you the best of luck and God's blessings with your new book.

Hope you enjoyed today's spotlight, Friends. Past Present and Future can be purchased at Amazon and you can check out Donna's previous posts HERE.

Until next time, take care, God Bless and happy reading!

PamT

#ThursdayThoughts with Erika Grey!

Good Morning!

Today's guest is not new to our blog. Erika Grey has shared treasures with us and been in our spotlight, so there's no need for a huge introduction. Let's she what thoughts she has for us to ponder....

 When I am not writing I am in mourning.  I have suffered a series of losses over the past four years and most recently the death of my father.  It seems as if the life that I once knew is completely gone and with each important person in my life who died a part of me went with them. The best way to describe it is that it feels as if I am living in a dark cloud, as if a dark cloud is over me.  That is exactly what mourning the loss of a loved one or loved ones feels like.

In my devotionals I came across a most sentence in 1 Kings 8:12 which states: Then Solomon spoke: The Lord said He would dwell in the dark cloud."

Here is am in my dark cloud, with my dark cloud over me and God tells us that he dwells in the dark cloud.

I could not feel more encouraged than knowing that I was not alone, God is with me in my dark cloud.

Jesus said, "I will never leave thee or forsake thee. (Hebrews 13:5)

 

Whatever dark cloud you are experiencing, God is with you, Jesus is with you. You are not alone.  He knows all of our suffering and pain and when we get to heaven there will be no more suffering.  Revelation 21:4, states: And God will wipe away ever tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. 

The thought of no more tears, death, crying, pain, is something to look forward to.  What is so wonderful is that God is with us during our dark clouds and one day He will wipe away our tears. 

Wow...what beautiful thoughts, Erika! We've all lost loved ones and this definitely is something to keep in mind. Thanks for sharing!

Erika Grey holds high standards in her reporting. For this reason she sets herself apart from other End Time Bible Prophecy Ministries and labels herself as a Magi, from the Bible meaning wise men or wise women. She models her ministry and work on the Biblical magi who were analysts and learned men and women in the knowledge and disciplines of their day. At the time of Christ, Herod consulted the Magi who understood the prophetic predictions when there were no living prophets.   After reading Decoding 666 The Number of the Beast you will understand what sets Erika Grey’s Magi Reports apart from other leading Bible Prophecy gurus.

Find out more by visiting her Website and connecting with her on Social Media. Erika's book, the first in the series, Magi Report: Decoding 666 The Number of the Beast: An Analysis of Bible Prophecy & Technology A Status Report & Forecast can be purchased HERE.

Hope you enjoyed today's post and that you'll join me each week for Tuesday Treasures, Thursday Thoughts and Saturday Spotlight.

Until next time, take care and God bless.

PamT

#TuesdayTreasures Guest post by Erika Grey

Good Morning Friends!

Had a wonderful weekend at Kincaid Lake...visited with friends who live in Pineville, LA, took several walks and just plain R-E-L-A-X-E-D....a rarity LOL! 

Today's guest has visited our Spotlight before and is brought to us by Prime Star Publicity.

Erika Grey holds high standards in her reporting. For this reason she sets herself apart from other End Time Bible Prophecy Ministries and labels herself as a Magi, from the Bible meaning wise men or wise women. She models her ministry and work on the Biblical magi who were analysts and learned men and women in the knowledge and disciplines of their day. At the time of Christ, Herod consulted the Magi who understood the prophetic predictions when there were no living prophets.   After reading Decoding 666 The Number of the Beast you will understand what sets Erika Grey’s Magi Reports apart from other leading Bible Prophecy gurus.

Find out more by visiting her Website and connecting with her on Social Media.

Now let's see what Erika treasures.....

The latest discovery and unfolding of the prophetic word

Life is extremely difficult and often I suffer through trials that do not seem to let up. In those moments I can get very discouraged and can wonder if God is there. If there is one thing that has been a treasure for me and has helped me through tough times, it is when God reveals to me deep truths in Scripture.  Especially the ones that help to shed light on the prophetic word and also when another event unfolds that reveals the fulfillment of end time Bible Prophecy.  The treasure of those findings, which reveal God’s exceeding great power puts into perspective our trials and tribulations. 

The knowledge of Him and His truths is our greatest treasure and seeing His word unfold is greater beyond anything this world can offer.  What a privilege it is to know Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.
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You are SO right, Erika! God's word and actually seeing, feeling and experiencing His hand in our lives is definitely something to treasure!

Erika's book, the first in the series, Magi Report: Decoding 666 The Number of the Beast: An Analysis of Bible Prophecy & Technology A Status Report & Forecast can be purchased HERE.

Hope you enjoyed today's post and you'll join us weekly for Tuesday Treasures, Thursday Thoughts and Saturday Spotlight.

Until next time, take care and God bless.

PamT

#SaturdaySpotlight is on Erika Grey

Good Morning and Welcome!

I certainly pray your New Year is going well. It's COLD here in SW Louisiana....below freezing temps, icy precipitation...BRRRR

Anyway, today's guest is new to me and brought to us by Prime Star Publicity.

Erika Grey holds high standards in her reporting. For this reason she sets herself apart from other End Time Bible Prophecy Ministries and labels herself as a Magi, from the Bible meaning wise men or wise women. She models her ministry and work on the Biblical magi who were analysts and learned men and women in the knowledge and disciplines of their day. At the time of Christ, Herod consulted the Magi who understood the prophetic predictions when there were no living prophets.   After reading Decoding 666 The Number of the Beast you will understand what sets Erika Grey’s Magi Reports apart from other leading Bible Prophecy gurus.

Find out more by visiting her Website and connecting with her on Social Media.

With the release of the first in the series Magi Report: Decoding 666 The Number of the Beast: An Analysis of Bible Prophecy & Technology A Status Report & Forecast  Erika Grey is the first Bible Prophecy teacher to provide actual status reports regarding the prophetic forecasts along with revealing Biblical mysteries.

No other passages in Scripture have been more talked about in end time Bible prophecy than those dealing with the mark of the Beast. Revelation 13:18 adds to the horror by posing the Bible’s most mysterious riddle. It states: “Here is wisdom, Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: His number is 666.” 

Excerpt:
I. Abomination of Desolation-Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit

The unique phrase “abomination of desolation,” is used numerous times by Jesus as a warning. It is foretold by Daniel the prophet of the moment that the Antichrist declares himself as God  and sets up his technological counterpart to the Trinity in the Holy of Holies.  It is also called by Daniel in Daniel 8:3, “the transgression of desolation.” The verse in its entirety reads: “Then I heard a saint speaking and another saint said unto that certain saint which spoke, How long shall be the vision concerning the daily sacrifice and the transgression of desolation to give both the sanctuary and the host to be trodden under foot?”

It is possible that the “transgression of desolation” is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, which is so grievous a sin that it even puts a stop to the healing and cleansing power of the blood of Jesus Christ.  Satan knows this fact, which is why it is part of his reign on the earth. His mark guarantees him the person’s soul and that they would have no hope of redemption.

The reason for this is that the Spirit is a part of the redemption process, and is so Holy that when the Spirit is blasphemed, it cannot do its work but must retreat for the sake of its own glory because it is part of the glory of God.  

Revelation 13:6 tells us that the Antichrist blasphemes God,, it states, “Then he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme His name, His tabernacle, and those who dwell in heaven.”  In line with his actions the Antichrist also institutes the mark of the Beast, which blasphemes the Holy Spirit and those who take the mark will commit the unforgivable sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.

Scholars concluded that that the expression “abomination of desolation” referred to the desecration of the Second Temple by Antiochus IV Epiphanes, who erected a Zeus statue within the sacred areas.  We see the grievous idolatry committed in the Temple by the Israelites in Ezekiel 6-9 bringing God’s judgements onto the nation, but there is no association with the phrase in the book of Daniel because “the transgression of desolation” is even greater than just idolatry within the temple.

Daniel 9:27, adds:

27 Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week;
But in the middle of the week
He shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering.
And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate,
Even until the consummation, which is determined,
Is poured out on the desolate.”

The word for desolate is a word, which means put to silence, places laid waste, in ruins. It also means to astonish, to stun. The desolation is both literal and spiritual. The abomination of desolation is a term that not only speaks of a literal desolation due to the siege of Jerusalem, but a spiritual one as well due to the retreat of the Holy Spirit from the Third Temple and the lives of those who take the mark of the Beast.

 Earlier in this report I referred to Ezekiel 9 because God marked those who were to be sparred His judgement and as a counter to God we see the Antichrist sealing those who are his and persecuting believers.  The Antichrist knows his believers are sealed unto him because by taking his mark they blaspheme the Holy Spirit and partake in the transgression of desolation.

Wow...sounds like a great book to read! Get your copy today.

Hope you enjoyed today's spotlight and that you'll join us weekly for more Tuesday Treasures, Thursday Thoughts and Saturday Spotlights.

Until next time, take care and God bless.
PamT