God’s Smuggler is the biography of Andrew van der Bijl, the son of a poor blacksmith and an invalid mother in Alkmaar, Netherlands. He passed away in 2022 at the age of 94. His story is both remarkable and inspiring, beginning in his childhood during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands in World War II.… Continue reading God’s Smuggler
Author: steve2525
I have been involved in a lot of church work my whole life, but I consider Yeshua to be everything and the hidden life in Him. I was part of the Jesus movement revival of the early 1970's and I have a heart for Israel.
Oligarch’s Latest Ploy
"We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln The Media Oligarchy is implementing its latest step in a coup to eliminate traditional America. Step one was Media publicly aligning with the Democrat party,… Continue reading Oligarch’s Latest Ploy
Elephant in the Room
“If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can be maintained only for such time as the State can shield the people from the political, economic and/or military consequences of the lie. It thus becomes vitally important for the State to use all… Continue reading Elephant in the Room
Missing God’s Arrival
God has not always hidden himself from His people. How did the Jews miss God coming as their Messiah Yeshua? Could we fail to perceive Him in our day? The Jews misinterpreted the law of Moses in light of the Messiah; they misinterpreted the prophecies which foretold Messiah’s coming; they were distracted with hardship of… Continue reading Missing God’s Arrival
Skewed Perspective and Vision
We must test our judgement and recognize when our vision is limited or skewed by perspectives of our own making and preference. The Myers/Briggs personality test is a prime illustration of how important our preference are with respect to our views. When I first took this personality test there was a question which asked, “Do… Continue reading Skewed Perspective and Vision
Delightful Necessity
“…but I dreaded the taunt of the enemy, lest the adversary misunderstand and say, ‘Our hand has triumphed; the Lord has not done all this.’ ” (Deuteronomy 32:27) When Believers fellowship in the Holy Spirit and connect together in Yeshua’s presence He brings His goodness, like encouragement, insight, wisdom and everything that gives life. We realize… Continue reading Delightful Necessity
Desperation
This is a state of dire need, to be desperate for God is an acceptable position before the Lord. He responds to those who earnestly seek Him. (Heb. 11:6) Many times Israel was in dire situations, surrounded, under siege by overwhelming forces and God intervened bringing miraculous deliverance in a hopeless circumstance. We shouldn’t wait… Continue reading Desperation
Humility Revisited
Have you ever desired humility? Normally we imagine ambitious positions ranking high in public standing whether in regard to fame, wealth, fashion, or recognition. There is nothing wrong with pursuing honorable endeavors, but there are two very different paths. The worldly path is centered in promoting ones self, taking steps to be seen, gathering attention,… Continue reading Humility Revisited
Slavery and Abortion
Slavery is not mentioned in the Constitution and differences over it resulted in a Civil war that almost destroyed the nation. Once again a divisive issue, abortion has been turned over to state jurisdiction. How will it be resolved? Consider the facts, in no particular order: Slavery: Economic motive: Source of much revenue to slave… Continue reading Slavery and Abortion
Love by Holy Spirit
“You stiff-necked people! Your hearts and ears are still uncircumcised. You are just like your ancestors: You always resist the Holy Spirit!” (Acts 7:51) The greatest commandment is to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” (Deuteronomy 6:5) Love has distinct characteristics. “If… Continue reading Love by Holy Spirit
JFK X: Solving the Crime of the Century
This is a 2023 documentary movie on the crime of the century - JFK’s assassination. It joins a host of films, books, investigations, documentaries and conspiracies on the event of November 22, 1963. It is not the most entertaining and it covers much of the known facts, actions of law enforcement, theories and the seminal… Continue reading JFK X: Solving the Crime of the Century
Blessing of Long Life
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” (Ephesians 6:1-3) I have contemplated this for years, wondering at the blessing of long… Continue reading Blessing of Long Life
Chinese Christians
“Over the past four decades, Christianity has grown faster in China than anywhere else in the world.” (Boston University) There are roughly 44 million registered Christians in China, but others estimate the total number could be has high as 130 million. (Pew Research) It is not illegal to have a bible in China, as it… Continue reading Chinese Christians
All Permitted
The fascists regime of Media/Democrat/Socialists controlling American have no limits on what they will do to stay in power. This was evidenced in 2020 with the arranged selection of Joe Biden, who didn’t get even 5% of votes in that Democrat primary. This year they trashed and violated their own party rules, denying millions of… Continue reading All Permitted
The NY Paradox
The NY Governors office was recently raided by FBI who found a Chinese spy embedded in the Governors office as a top aid/advisor of the Governor. The Governor expressed shock and outrage at discovering her close aid was a Chinese agent influencing the NY Governors office. That was the end of the story as Federal… Continue reading The NY Paradox
Resignation
This is giving up or retiring a position or acceptance of some thing undesirable, but inevitable. These two meanings fit together like a zipper. Consider Yeshua who knew He faced unjust death and betrayal by a friend. Is there anything in scripture that guards us from anything Yeshua experienced? When scripture says we are in… Continue reading Resignation
Believing in Yeshua
Thomas demanded to see before he would believe. Yeshua said to him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” (John 20:29) There are many things to believe regarding Yeshua, God and the Holy Spirit. I distinguish the three persons of the One True… Continue reading Believing in Yeshua
Delusions Source and Remedy
There is no end to the seeming multitude of delusions plaguing modern America. Some are Historic, such as Atheism, Agnosticism, Materialism, Hedonism, and these have their variants, but widespread delusion such as we have never seen appears to be loosed in society. To be fair, perceptions have as much to do with this topic as… Continue reading Delusions Source and Remedy
A Clarion Call
“He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me. They confronted me in the day of my disaster, but the Lord was my support. He brought me out into a… Continue reading A Clarion Call
Disturbing Dream
I was in a building with many doors, some were blocked by barriers others were blocked by incompetence. I saw that identity politics had been studied by its organizers, characteristics and stereotypes of each group were thoroughly known enabling use beyond its stated purpose of increasing political influence of minorities. For example, black women stubbornly adhere… Continue reading Disturbing Dream
Response to Biden
Ted Cruz just released his book “Unwoke” which he said explains how Obama/Biden took over American institutions and how to take them back. I haven't read this book, but for two days I have contemplated what I heard within my spirit regarding woke intrusion. I don’t think Joe Biden has decided anything during his presidency,… Continue reading Response to Biden
Solutions From Heaven
“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” (Luke 11:13) The things we need are in the hands of a loving God who has provided for us up until this… Continue reading Solutions From Heaven
Truth vs Lies
“Why is my language not clear to you? Because you are unable to hear what I say. You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies,… Continue reading Truth vs Lies
Believer’s Today
“I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even… Continue reading Believer’s Today
Supreme Court Cowardice
The Supreme Court has as a primary function the preservation and enforcement of the Constitution and its embedded Bill of Rights. Our founders saw protection of individual rights as the essential guardian against tyranny. Moreover they recognized that Government usually was the source of tyranny and therefore, common sense demanded that it could not be… Continue reading Supreme Court Cowardice
