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JAN '24: Delusion Confusion
The world is being inundated with a deluge of lies and deception. Well, that strong delusion Paul talks about just has to be part of that, right?
Delusion Confusion
Many believers have heard of the "strong delusion" that the apostle Paul mentions in his second letter to the Thessalonians; and as an increasingly dazed and confused world tumbles headlong into the run-up to the Tribulation, this topic seems to be receiving a bit more attention in certain circles.
Although it's true that in the past I have seen many good people fail to properly understand and interpret the strong delusion in various ways and to varying degrees, I recently watched a video by one of my absolute favorite Bible teachers (and no names are needed because I have nothing but the sincerest love and deepest respect for this individual, and nothing I say in this article is meant as criticism) that made me realize that this particular scriptural topic and the misunderstanding thereof is becoming a bit more prevalent and pronounced as the world inexorably lurches into the sequence of events that will usher in Daniel's 70th Week.
FEB '24: The Year of the Dragon
Recently I stumbled across an obscure fact that made me believe there is even deeper significance to Satan's association with the serpent than I thought.
The Year of the Dragon
We've just finished celebrating Chinese New Year here in Taiwan, and I'll tell you guys a dirty little secret: A number of Taiwanese people are not all that crazy about this lengthy holiday that is typically about seven or eight days long, sees many business establishments closed for much of that, and occurs in January or February when the weather tends to be chilly and drizzly.
But worst of all, no matter where you go in Taiwan during Chinese New Year, it is absolutely guaranteed to be packed to overflowing with people who are just as desperate as you are to get out of the house and go somewhere and do something. As it is sometimes sarcastically opined in Taiwan in regard to this traditional holiday of holidays, which for people here is Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the regular New Year's celebration all rolled into one:
"Taiwan is a small island nation with about 23 million people and about 23 good places to visit. Do the math."
1. Adapted from Sunset Over Grass Field © AOosthuizen at Can Stock Photo
2. Offshoot Growth Concept © lightsource at Depositphotos
3. China Lights Dragon © darksideOfPink at Depositphotos
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