The sun had long been set as George continued to write his notes in the observatory. His first class had gone surprisingly well. He had found that all of his first 100 students were well versed in scripture and answered his questions with understanding and knowledge.
With his work schedule he had informed the administraion he could only teach one class a semester which turned out to upset the students that had not been able to get in. But they made up for it by being first inline for the next semester. His 2nd class was already booked and class # 3 was now being filled in.
During his first class on Wormwood the class had listened intently as he showed them scripture on the anomoly, and read over the data he had collected for NASA. Tonight the class would be back at 10pm to view the anomoly as it continues its approach to the earth. He had noticed the last few days its speed had picked up, but NASA seemed unconcerned at this time.
He had been concerned for several days that he had not heard from Stu. He placed all his notes in his daytime planner and closed all his books and headed back to his office. He would try again to get in touch with Stu. He knew Iraq had been one of the countries affected by the blood in their water, but since the first night after Stu filled his containers with water, George had not been able to reach him.
“Hey Professor George” one of his students popped his head in the office. “Whats up BJ?” George asked. “Sorry to interupt you sir, but Wesley and I were wondering if you needed help setting up in the observatory?” BJ asked. “Well what a blessing you are. The Lord has truly blessed with with this class. Here you are, an hour early willing to serve.” He smiled at both of them “Well sir, its been hard since my parents were raptured. They gave me all the knowledge I needed but I never made the right decision until they were gone. Now I’m here to serve when ever I can.” He said. “Well Praise God”. George responded. But until we know we are safe to make ourselves known here, lets keep this low key Ok?” George asked. “You got it Professor George.” Wesley piped in. George reached in his pocket and pulled out the keys and tossed them to BJ. “Bring them back after you both get everything set up. I have a call to make over seas and I’ll be in to help if you don’t make it back before I’m through.” George said. “ok Professor’. And they headed down the hall. George quickly shut the door before he was interupted again and locked it behind him. Reaching for the phone he dialed the overseas operator.
With his work schedule he had informed the administraion he could only teach one class a semester which turned out to upset the students that had not been able to get in. But they made up for it by being first inline for the next semester. His 2nd class was already booked and class # 3 was now being filled in.
During his first class on Wormwood the class had listened intently as he showed them scripture on the anomoly, and read over the data he had collected for NASA. Tonight the class would be back at 10pm to view the anomoly as it continues its approach to the earth. He had noticed the last few days its speed had picked up, but NASA seemed unconcerned at this time.
He had been concerned for several days that he had not heard from Stu. He placed all his notes in his daytime planner and closed all his books and headed back to his office. He would try again to get in touch with Stu. He knew Iraq had been one of the countries affected by the blood in their water, but since the first night after Stu filled his containers with water, George had not been able to reach him.
“Hey Professor George” one of his students popped his head in the office. “Whats up BJ?” George asked. “Sorry to interupt you sir, but Wesley and I were wondering if you needed help setting up in the observatory?” BJ asked. “Well what a blessing you are. The Lord has truly blessed with with this class. Here you are, an hour early willing to serve.” He smiled at both of them “Well sir, its been hard since my parents were raptured. They gave me all the knowledge I needed but I never made the right decision until they were gone. Now I’m here to serve when ever I can.” He said. “Well Praise God”. George responded. But until we know we are safe to make ourselves known here, lets keep this low key Ok?” George asked. “You got it Professor George.” Wesley piped in. George reached in his pocket and pulled out the keys and tossed them to BJ. “Bring them back after you both get everything set up. I have a call to make over seas and I’ll be in to help if you don’t make it back before I’m through.” George said. “ok Professor’. And they headed down the hall. George quickly shut the door before he was interupted again and locked it behind him. Reaching for the phone he dialed the overseas operator.
- Renee
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The office had been a busy place all morning and Andrew finally had a moment of quiet when he could read his secure email. Sam had sent a response and forwarded it on so Mark could read the message. Jason had come in several times during the day to ask questions about Mark's requisition. He and Lt. Henson found a desk for Mark and had moved it in just before Mark returned from lunch. He had hoped Jason hadn't noticed him observing him as he worked. Lt. Henson didn't ask any questions when Andrew had asked him to keep a close watch on the young man and he sure didn't want to arouse any undue attention regarding his doubts about Jason. Young recruits were usually not given many freedoms so the weekend pass was unusual and he had meant to question Lt. Henson his reason for allowing the pass. Yes, Jason had given him a fairly good reason, but still it was most unusual to allow the request to go forth. Maybe he needed to watch Lt. Henson, too. He decided to send Jerome an email and see how things were going with him.
Jerome,
Good afternoon. I haven't heard from you in a few days so hope this finds you well. What news have you heard regarding the destruction of the Bright Star Fleet? Sam had just returned from dropping off a shipment to them when he heard the news. Argyos is playing this for all it's worth in telling the world they were a rogue group against the GF. I read the report and how they made the captain who carried out the orders to destroy the fleet a hero. This morning we were able to see the live feed of the Wailing Wall and all the converts gathered around listening to the two witnesses. I'm sure that angers the Anti-Christ because he can't control them. When you get time let me know how you are doing.
Until we meet, God's blessings be with you.
Your friend in Christ,
Andrew
One day he would meet Jerome. They had made plans to secure a safe place to hide when they could no longer stay undercover in the GF network. God had placed His hand of protection upon them. Now it is back to work and studying the latest orders from GF headquarters. Looks as though he might have to make a trip to New Babylon in the next few weeks. He would contact the Rabbi and see if they needed anything and plan to stop and see his new friends in Jerusalem. It will be a good way to see Jerusalem again and visit the Wailing Wall. The thought sent chills up his spine. He bowed his head and began to pray, "Thank You, Lord for the many blessings we have received. Be with Sam and his friends on this day and give them peace in their hearts for the loss of their dear friend. Forgive me, Lord, if I have failed You in any way. Give us guidance and allow Your will to be done. Amen."
Jerome,
Good afternoon. I haven't heard from you in a few days so hope this finds you well. What news have you heard regarding the destruction of the Bright Star Fleet? Sam had just returned from dropping off a shipment to them when he heard the news. Argyos is playing this for all it's worth in telling the world they were a rogue group against the GF. I read the report and how they made the captain who carried out the orders to destroy the fleet a hero. This morning we were able to see the live feed of the Wailing Wall and all the converts gathered around listening to the two witnesses. I'm sure that angers the Anti-Christ because he can't control them. When you get time let me know how you are doing.
Until we meet, God's blessings be with you.
Your friend in Christ,
Andrew
One day he would meet Jerome. They had made plans to secure a safe place to hide when they could no longer stay undercover in the GF network. God had placed His hand of protection upon them. Now it is back to work and studying the latest orders from GF headquarters. Looks as though he might have to make a trip to New Babylon in the next few weeks. He would contact the Rabbi and see if they needed anything and plan to stop and see his new friends in Jerusalem. It will be a good way to see Jerusalem again and visit the Wailing Wall. The thought sent chills up his spine. He bowed his head and began to pray, "Thank You, Lord for the many blessings we have received. Be with Sam and his friends on this day and give them peace in their hearts for the loss of their dear friend. Forgive me, Lord, if I have failed You in any way. Give us guidance and allow Your will to be done. Amen."
- P4H
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On the Ranch
After two days of back breaking work, the main house and the little house were all packed and moved. All that was left were the beds left in the main house and after all the hard work that had been done everyone decided to wait until morning to move out to Patterson’s hideout in Black Mesa.
Ryan sat at the table eating dinner listening to the laughter of his friends. He looked around and saw Renee her hand over her mouth as she laughed over something Matt had said. Then his eyes trailed over Maddie and Shade, both of them with looks of amused love. He scanned the rest of the table seeing Raul and Mo, two men who had been leaders of rival gangs in Oklahoma City, but now were brothers in Christ. Either man would gladly lay down his life for the other of that Ryan had no doubt.
He looked at Zoe and Kristen and he felt his heart soften with love for both the young women. Zoe had lost her twin in the rapture but her resolve that she would serve the Lord until He called her home, and the knowledge that someday she would be reunited with Jade kept her going.
And Kristen, she had been through so much in her young life, but she had overcome it all through Christ and was an inspiration to everyone who met her.
Ryan’s eyes settled on Leon. The man was so lonely that it actually made his heart ache for the young man. The Truth was so close, but Leon refused to see it.
Looking at Skunk Ryan grinned as the man tossed a biscuit at Mo. Which was quickly returned. He heard Maddie scold the two men and laughed softly.
He glanced at Becca and again his heart broke. He loved her so much, wanted to marry her, but something was wrong and she wouldn’t talk to him about what was bothering her. Actually she wasn’t talking to him at all.
He felt Nathan bump into his side as they sat closely around the table and saw that his eyes rested thoughtfully on Renee. Ryan grinned when he saw Renee notice and blush softly.
His grin faded as everyone began to gather up their dishes.
“Wait everyone. There’s something I want to say.” Ryan blurted.
After two days of back breaking work, the main house and the little house were all packed and moved. All that was left were the beds left in the main house and after all the hard work that had been done everyone decided to wait until morning to move out to Patterson’s hideout in Black Mesa.
Ryan sat at the table eating dinner listening to the laughter of his friends. He looked around and saw Renee her hand over her mouth as she laughed over something Matt had said. Then his eyes trailed over Maddie and Shade, both of them with looks of amused love. He scanned the rest of the table seeing Raul and Mo, two men who had been leaders of rival gangs in Oklahoma City, but now were brothers in Christ. Either man would gladly lay down his life for the other of that Ryan had no doubt.
He looked at Zoe and Kristen and he felt his heart soften with love for both the young women. Zoe had lost her twin in the rapture but her resolve that she would serve the Lord until He called her home, and the knowledge that someday she would be reunited with Jade kept her going.
And Kristen, she had been through so much in her young life, but she had overcome it all through Christ and was an inspiration to everyone who met her.
Ryan’s eyes settled on Leon. The man was so lonely that it actually made his heart ache for the young man. The Truth was so close, but Leon refused to see it.
Looking at Skunk Ryan grinned as the man tossed a biscuit at Mo. Which was quickly returned. He heard Maddie scold the two men and laughed softly.
He glanced at Becca and again his heart broke. He loved her so much, wanted to marry her, but something was wrong and she wouldn’t talk to him about what was bothering her. Actually she wasn’t talking to him at all.
He felt Nathan bump into his side as they sat closely around the table and saw that his eyes rested thoughtfully on Renee. Ryan grinned when he saw Renee notice and blush softly.
His grin faded as everyone began to gather up their dishes.
“Wait everyone. There’s something I want to say.” Ryan blurted.
- Zags
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Both Sera 1 & 4 sat down while waiting on 2&3 to plant the package and return.
“Dean what are your plans after here?” Todd asked
Dean had been in the Navy and with the Seal Unit for eight years; his home back in Nevada was a joke so Dean never thought about life after the Navy. “No idea really, I don’t have a home or family to go home to so I guess I’ll just travel around seeing what kind of trouble I can stay out of. And you are you heading somewhere special?”
“I thought I’d head up North Dakota and see my grandpa farm. I was scheduled to go up there back last November until all this happened. I wonder if he is still there or if he disappeared, he and my Grandma were pretty faithful to God.”
“Well if they were then by what everyone is saying I doubt he is still around. Sorry” Dean replied
“Don’t be sorry, the way I figure all those who disappeared are the lucky ones. If what they say is true we are in for a real rude time in our lives. If it gets that bad, I hope it ends quickly”
“Ya me too, our country now belongs to the UN or GF punks and we are the last four American fighters. Hmm kind of ironic, here are the last of the American Fighters and we are about to just walk away.”
“I know I do not like it either. Where are all the fireworks and the John Wayne telling his men to move out? No more Damn the torpedoes and full speed ahead.”
“Guess we leave that up to the Wales and her crew; do hope they make it back home”
“Oh I am sure they will get home the question is which home are they looking for?”
“Sera 1, this is 2, the package has been placed can you see it”
Both men looked up but it still was to dark to see it completely. “Sera 2, what we can see it looks good, secure the access as well as you can then get back here.”
“Copy 2 out”
Looking at his watch Todd noticed they had about 20 minutes before it started to get light out. The sun wouldn’t be up for another 45 minutes but in about 30 minutes anyone with a eye would notice some a miss.
Both men while waiting started walking around the area. No real reason they just split up and were looking at the bushes, the concrete walls and stairways.
Todd heard the door close and saw his men walking towards him. “On me everyone” he gave a wave.
“Well how did it go?”
“Fine, I hope no one gets mad but Ralph and I added something just to ensure whoever comes will know who was here.”
“What did you two do?” Todd asked looking up trying to see something
“Don’t worry, Ralph got a patch of the Israel flag from one of the sub crew members and I took my US flag patch off and we attached them.”
“Great idea guys, wish we could have signed it, maybe to that Teodor guy”
They all laughed
“Say Todd, since this is our last mission and well from this point on I guess we are on our own right?”
“Yep, pretty much”
“Well Ralph and I were talking and we are going to stay here”
Todd looked at his men, “Here as in New York that is fine”
“No, we are going to stay on this island and keep whoever tries to remove the package from their task.”
“Now guys, when the authorities hear and see what we have done there are going to be a lot of people charging over here to remove it.”
“We know and that is why we are staying.”
“Well I guess I can’t tell you no, but I can say I had the same idea so I will be joining you two.”
“Oh no you don’t, you guys are not leaving me out of this, I’ve already walked around and found my fall back points and cross points” Dean answered up
All four men looked at each other then placed their hands in a circle “Brothers”
“Dean what are your plans after here?” Todd asked
Dean had been in the Navy and with the Seal Unit for eight years; his home back in Nevada was a joke so Dean never thought about life after the Navy. “No idea really, I don’t have a home or family to go home to so I guess I’ll just travel around seeing what kind of trouble I can stay out of. And you are you heading somewhere special?”
“I thought I’d head up North Dakota and see my grandpa farm. I was scheduled to go up there back last November until all this happened. I wonder if he is still there or if he disappeared, he and my Grandma were pretty faithful to God.”
“Well if they were then by what everyone is saying I doubt he is still around. Sorry” Dean replied
“Don’t be sorry, the way I figure all those who disappeared are the lucky ones. If what they say is true we are in for a real rude time in our lives. If it gets that bad, I hope it ends quickly”
“Ya me too, our country now belongs to the UN or GF punks and we are the last four American fighters. Hmm kind of ironic, here are the last of the American Fighters and we are about to just walk away.”
“I know I do not like it either. Where are all the fireworks and the John Wayne telling his men to move out? No more Damn the torpedoes and full speed ahead.”
“Guess we leave that up to the Wales and her crew; do hope they make it back home”
“Oh I am sure they will get home the question is which home are they looking for?”
“Sera 1, this is 2, the package has been placed can you see it”
Both men looked up but it still was to dark to see it completely. “Sera 2, what we can see it looks good, secure the access as well as you can then get back here.”
“Copy 2 out”
Looking at his watch Todd noticed they had about 20 minutes before it started to get light out. The sun wouldn’t be up for another 45 minutes but in about 30 minutes anyone with a eye would notice some a miss.
Both men while waiting started walking around the area. No real reason they just split up and were looking at the bushes, the concrete walls and stairways.
Todd heard the door close and saw his men walking towards him. “On me everyone” he gave a wave.
“Well how did it go?”
“Fine, I hope no one gets mad but Ralph and I added something just to ensure whoever comes will know who was here.”
“What did you two do?” Todd asked looking up trying to see something
“Don’t worry, Ralph got a patch of the Israel flag from one of the sub crew members and I took my US flag patch off and we attached them.”
“Great idea guys, wish we could have signed it, maybe to that Teodor guy”
They all laughed
“Say Todd, since this is our last mission and well from this point on I guess we are on our own right?”
“Yep, pretty much”
“Well Ralph and I were talking and we are going to stay here”
Todd looked at his men, “Here as in New York that is fine”
“No, we are going to stay on this island and keep whoever tries to remove the package from their task.”
“Now guys, when the authorities hear and see what we have done there are going to be a lot of people charging over here to remove it.”
“We know and that is why we are staying.”
“Well I guess I can’t tell you no, but I can say I had the same idea so I will be joining you two.”
“Oh no you don’t, you guys are not leaving me out of this, I’ve already walked around and found my fall back points and cross points” Dean answered up
All four men looked at each other then placed their hands in a circle “Brothers”
- Alex
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“Sir it should be light enough now” Josh told Joe
“OK, up scope”
Joe grabbed the handles of the periscope as it slide up. When the lens broke the surface, he did a quick 360 degree turn making sure no one was coming up on them. He then turned the scope to the northwest.
Setting just under 2 miles from Liberty Island, Joe touched the zoom button twice. The sun had rose over the horizon and the first beam of its light touched the top of the flame of the Statue of Liberty.
Joe could make out the green color of the statue but he zoomed in more and pointed the crosshairs just below the hand holding the torch.
There it was, the reason they came, the reason they didn’t die with the rest of the Bright Star Fleet. At first it looked like a big rag hanging off the hand but if on cue, the wind started to blow and pushed the big rag outward so to form a large flag.
Tears formed in Joes eyes as he backed away from the scope.
“Josh, have a look”
Josh stepped up and looked through the lens. “Wow” he said “It is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen”
Joe, gaining his composure, grabbed the microphone and made an announcement to the crew. “Men I want each one of you to come form a line outside the Conn. Each of you will see what our mission was and understand why we are here.”
Quickly men climbed up out of the engine rooms, came forward from the aft torpedo room and soon men were lined up.
Since only a few knew the mission, many in line only guess what they were going to see. Soon they knew it was something different as they watched the men who had saw was returning to their station all had tears in their eyes.
“What is it, what was it?” many asked, “You will have to see for your self, I couldn’t describe it" was the reply
Mark waited in the Weapon Office for a few minutes allowing all the crew to get in line first. He was the last one to enter the Conn and walked up to the scope. Before looking he looked at Joe and Josh, “Well is it worth it?”
“I think so, you tell me” Joe replied
Mark looking through the lens and adjusting the focus to his eyes Mark saw what each man before him saw. The US Navy Christian Church Pennant; since it came from the Aircraft Carrier USS Reagan, it was the biggest pennant or flag the Navy flew. Where it tied to the rope, it measured 6 foot from eyelet to eyelet; from there it angled out 12 feet to a point. All white except in the middle, a blue square with a red cross.
“Wow that is magnificent” Mark announced. “Say can you zoom in anymore? There is something else on it I think”
“Touch the button on the left” Joe said wondering what it could be
“Well I’ll be, seem them Seals added a little touch, wish I could have given them a patch of the crown”
What is it” Josh asked
“They attached a small US and Israel flag to the pennant”
“Well done boys” Joe said as tears filled his eyes again.
Mark stepped away from the scope. “Yes it was well worth it, I just wish your full crew could have been here to see it instead of me”
“There here Mark, like the Lord they are here”
- Alex
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“Josh, plot us a course out of here and let's return home. First stop, the former British Isle.”
In closing of this story, please if you have not accepted Jesus as your savior and you think you will wait for the right time or when you get older, please remember the Lord could come back before you finish reading this. We don’t know what time or day but we do know we are in the season.
If you think you can live after the rapture and accept Jesus then, you are in for a ride of your life and one that will not be fun. This story or any story written about after the rapture doesn’t even come close to the hate, the madness, the lies and death that you will have to face. Please don’t wait, PM me or anyone of these writers if you want to talk.
- Alex
In closing of this story, please if you have not accepted Jesus as your savior and you think you will wait for the right time or when you get older, please remember the Lord could come back before you finish reading this. We don’t know what time or day but we do know we are in the season.
If you think you can live after the rapture and accept Jesus then, you are in for a ride of your life and one that will not be fun. This story or any story written about after the rapture doesn’t even come close to the hate, the madness, the lies and death that you will have to face. Please don’t wait, PM me or anyone of these writers if you want to talk.
- Alex
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Jerome sighed. Teodor was strutting around Headquarters, a dashing smile on his face. Everyone stared at him with pure adoration in their eyes as he passed by their desks; Jerome tried not to look disgusted, but it was tough work. Teodor had gotten complete credit for turning the waters back from the blood they had been for several weeks, despite there being no proof whatsoever or no logical reason to believe he had done it. He had recorded a speech on GFN which would be aired tomorrow; the GF flag was right behind the podium and there were no teleprompters present of course since he was a perfectly eloquent speaker.
Jerome had been running errands for Teodor all morning; his main job was to make sure flags and posters and many other things were decorating New Babylon with Teodor's shining face and the words "He who always saves." It was awful to see Teodor basically mock the Lord Jesus in this way, even though many people might not be able to make that connection. It was almost like a campaign, where every type of merchandise with this image was sold and monitors with Teodor telling everyone of his promises of peace and security for the world cycling over and over. Many people who passed by the Main Headquarters shouted in joy and proclaimed their love for the Potentate. Some women collapsed on the stairs, overcome with emotion for Teodor. It was unbelievable.
Teodor walked over to his desk, an arrogant look on his face which he had been wearing all day. "Jerome, thank you for working so hard this morning; the city looks marvelous. I want you to know that I highly value your commitment to the Global Family and to our mission and goal of making our world a much better place." He clasped Jerome's shoulder. "Because of this, I am giving you a generous promotion and a larger office with every luxury you could possibly want. I want you to have every resource at your disposal for your work. You have earned this my friend." With one last pat on his shoulder, Teodor turned to sign an autograph for a swooning young woman who nearly fainted once he returned her purse. Teodor then continued down the elevator, probably on his way out of Headquarters to walk around the city.
Jerome scoffed quietly and allowed some of Teodor's secretaries to help him set up his new office. By the time they were finished, Jerome couldn't help but raise his eyebrows at how nice his office looked. It was full of some of most expensive furniture and technology he had ever seen, with other amenities he really didn't need like a mini bar and curiously a separate room with a large, very large bed. I really don't want to know what that is there for.
Sitting down at his new desk, he turned on his laptop and ignored the internet connection supplied for him; he needed his secure line in order to communicate with his Christian friends. An email was in his inbox from Andrew; he probably was wondering why Jerome hadn't been sending out emails. The fact was that Teodor seemed to keep him busy all the time, mostly in order to make sure Teodor was as widely celebrated as possible. His job had been to almost be a campaign manager...it disgusted him since he was advertising the most evil man in the world, but if he didn't do his job, he would be discovered and most likely killed on the spot.
"Dear Andrew,
I'm sorry for the lack of communication. Teodor has been using me to be a sort of campaign manager for him. I have been assigned to make sure he is known and loved in every part of the world. You should see New Babylon; it would probably make you throw up because it is truly disgusting. Have you seen the new logo? It's "He who always saves". Look at the mockery of Jesus! Ugh I don't even know how to express my anger over this.
Anyway, back to business. I have heard little additional details about the destruction of the Bright Star Fleet except for what we all know. Teodor still wants his GF Navy to continue scouring the seas to make sure every terroristic fleet is eliminated. He is starting to move to targeting the skies, so please, please warn Sam to be extra careful. I think he is starting in Middle Eastern territory, but it is only a matter of time until he starts searching the skies in the US. The celebration over Teodor supposedly turning the blood back into water is ridiculous and overwhelming. The obsessive celebrations are also causing some violence due to the drunkenness, prostitution, drug trafficking and the market of women and children for sex. But when has that ever stopped anyway? It's just worse now.
My cover is still very solid; in fact I was just given a huge raise and a fancy new office...I really don't enjoy accepting gifts from the antichrist, but what can you do when you have to stay undercover? I'm sitting in here now staring apprehensively at the room with the lavishly decorated king-size bed....I think I know what Teodor wants me to use that for. Ew!
I will keep you updated on what's going on here as much as I can. Speaking of updates, Teodor is airing a speech tomorrow about how he changed the water from blood and reinforcing the same-old "I'm so amazing" stuff. I don't think I can stomach it, so I will try to avoid watching it if I can.
God bless brother,
Jerome
Exhausted, Jerome quickly left Headquarters and went home. He needed to spend some time in prayer right now in order to calm him down and keep him focused on the future glorious return of Christ.
Jerome had been running errands for Teodor all morning; his main job was to make sure flags and posters and many other things were decorating New Babylon with Teodor's shining face and the words "He who always saves." It was awful to see Teodor basically mock the Lord Jesus in this way, even though many people might not be able to make that connection. It was almost like a campaign, where every type of merchandise with this image was sold and monitors with Teodor telling everyone of his promises of peace and security for the world cycling over and over. Many people who passed by the Main Headquarters shouted in joy and proclaimed their love for the Potentate. Some women collapsed on the stairs, overcome with emotion for Teodor. It was unbelievable.
Teodor walked over to his desk, an arrogant look on his face which he had been wearing all day. "Jerome, thank you for working so hard this morning; the city looks marvelous. I want you to know that I highly value your commitment to the Global Family and to our mission and goal of making our world a much better place." He clasped Jerome's shoulder. "Because of this, I am giving you a generous promotion and a larger office with every luxury you could possibly want. I want you to have every resource at your disposal for your work. You have earned this my friend." With one last pat on his shoulder, Teodor turned to sign an autograph for a swooning young woman who nearly fainted once he returned her purse. Teodor then continued down the elevator, probably on his way out of Headquarters to walk around the city.
Jerome scoffed quietly and allowed some of Teodor's secretaries to help him set up his new office. By the time they were finished, Jerome couldn't help but raise his eyebrows at how nice his office looked. It was full of some of most expensive furniture and technology he had ever seen, with other amenities he really didn't need like a mini bar and curiously a separate room with a large, very large bed. I really don't want to know what that is there for.
Sitting down at his new desk, he turned on his laptop and ignored the internet connection supplied for him; he needed his secure line in order to communicate with his Christian friends. An email was in his inbox from Andrew; he probably was wondering why Jerome hadn't been sending out emails. The fact was that Teodor seemed to keep him busy all the time, mostly in order to make sure Teodor was as widely celebrated as possible. His job had been to almost be a campaign manager...it disgusted him since he was advertising the most evil man in the world, but if he didn't do his job, he would be discovered and most likely killed on the spot.
"Dear Andrew,
I'm sorry for the lack of communication. Teodor has been using me to be a sort of campaign manager for him. I have been assigned to make sure he is known and loved in every part of the world. You should see New Babylon; it would probably make you throw up because it is truly disgusting. Have you seen the new logo? It's "He who always saves". Look at the mockery of Jesus! Ugh I don't even know how to express my anger over this.
Anyway, back to business. I have heard little additional details about the destruction of the Bright Star Fleet except for what we all know. Teodor still wants his GF Navy to continue scouring the seas to make sure every terroristic fleet is eliminated. He is starting to move to targeting the skies, so please, please warn Sam to be extra careful. I think he is starting in Middle Eastern territory, but it is only a matter of time until he starts searching the skies in the US. The celebration over Teodor supposedly turning the blood back into water is ridiculous and overwhelming. The obsessive celebrations are also causing some violence due to the drunkenness, prostitution, drug trafficking and the market of women and children for sex. But when has that ever stopped anyway? It's just worse now.
My cover is still very solid; in fact I was just given a huge raise and a fancy new office...I really don't enjoy accepting gifts from the antichrist, but what can you do when you have to stay undercover? I'm sitting in here now staring apprehensively at the room with the lavishly decorated king-size bed....I think I know what Teodor wants me to use that for. Ew!
I will keep you updated on what's going on here as much as I can. Speaking of updates, Teodor is airing a speech tomorrow about how he changed the water from blood and reinforcing the same-old "I'm so amazing" stuff. I don't think I can stomach it, so I will try to avoid watching it if I can.
God bless brother,
Jerome
Exhausted, Jerome quickly left Headquarters and went home. He needed to spend some time in prayer right now in order to calm him down and keep him focused on the future glorious return of Christ.
- Latu
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The service for Steven had been simple and they had celebrated his life with song and scripture reading. Bud was more somber than anyone had seen him and his voice seemed to carry through the trees with the message of God's love for man. When the service ended each one laid a special message at the foot of the cross and joined hands and walked together back to the cave. Christina squeezed Sam's hand tightly, "I thought the service was beautiful. It felt as though Steven was with us the whole time."
"He will always be with us in our hearts and minds. I just wish I had been here for him," Sam answered.
Christina stopped walking and turned to look Sam in the eyes, "You can't be everywhere and protect us from everything. We have God watching us and when He is ready to bring us to our home with Him, there will be nothing you can do to stop it. Steven will be spared the horrors that will be in this world so you know as well as I that we all would rather be with Jesus than here witnessing all the evil in the world. Sam, it's only going to get worse."
He gathered his thoughts for a moment then spoke as though his heart was breaking. "I understand that it will only get worse and I know a lot of people are going to die a horrible death, but it isn't any easier to watch. It wasn't easy to know those sailors were incinerated because they believed there is a God and He had sent His son to earth to die for our sins. We are here because we didn't listen or make the right choices in life so do you really think we will be spared the horrors to come? Yes, we eventually made the right choice, but we are still left on earth to deal with evil and one day.......one day we will have to make a choice that will bring certain death and we can only pray we all have the faith and the strength to stand strong for our Lord. We are the enemy and will be hunted down just as they hunted down the Bright Star Fleet."
"Sam, what are you doing? You are thinking about earthly things not what it will be like when we meet Jesus face-to-face. I would rather die a horrible death knowing where I will be the rest of eternity than to bow to the Anti-Christ. The choice is easy and it surprises me you even have thoughts like these. No, it won't be easy to be on earth when things go insane and death awaits all who believe in Jesus, but you must remember eternity with the Father and Son is far better than a fire filled pit for all eternity," she said as she gently shook his shoulders.
He stuttered a bit and his face turned ashen, "I know you are right and my heart tells me that, but the last couple of days have utterly torn me into a million pieces. I had gone to our place to have a time of prayer when those men grabbed me and then going through that experience, ahhh, it just occurred to me that was something God allowed me to experience. Christina, I understand now." He gave her a big hug and kissed her on the cheek. "God gives us experiences to strengthen our faith, not tear it a part. You are right. I saw it through earthly eyes and not through eyes that know and love the Lord. Thank you, dear sweet Christina."
She gave him a smile, "Thank you, Lord Jesus, for returning Sam to us."
They continued walking to the cave in silence and as they approached the cave Linda met them. "Sam, I've been thinking and I would like you take Alexis with you and Amy to the base. Amy would feel more comfortable around a female and to tell the truth, it would make me feel better, too. Christina and I have a lot to get done in the next few days and Alexis is the perfect choice. What do you think?"
Sam patted her hand, "Yes, Mother Hen, it is a good idea. I don't think Mark or Andrew would object to her coming along. It's better that she have female company, as you said, she would be more comfortable."
Linda gave him a hug, "Now let's get something to eat. It's been an exhausting day and we all need to retire early. Thank you Sam for understanding. By the way, welcome back."
"He will always be with us in our hearts and minds. I just wish I had been here for him," Sam answered.
Christina stopped walking and turned to look Sam in the eyes, "You can't be everywhere and protect us from everything. We have God watching us and when He is ready to bring us to our home with Him, there will be nothing you can do to stop it. Steven will be spared the horrors that will be in this world so you know as well as I that we all would rather be with Jesus than here witnessing all the evil in the world. Sam, it's only going to get worse."
He gathered his thoughts for a moment then spoke as though his heart was breaking. "I understand that it will only get worse and I know a lot of people are going to die a horrible death, but it isn't any easier to watch. It wasn't easy to know those sailors were incinerated because they believed there is a God and He had sent His son to earth to die for our sins. We are here because we didn't listen or make the right choices in life so do you really think we will be spared the horrors to come? Yes, we eventually made the right choice, but we are still left on earth to deal with evil and one day.......one day we will have to make a choice that will bring certain death and we can only pray we all have the faith and the strength to stand strong for our Lord. We are the enemy and will be hunted down just as they hunted down the Bright Star Fleet."
"Sam, what are you doing? You are thinking about earthly things not what it will be like when we meet Jesus face-to-face. I would rather die a horrible death knowing where I will be the rest of eternity than to bow to the Anti-Christ. The choice is easy and it surprises me you even have thoughts like these. No, it won't be easy to be on earth when things go insane and death awaits all who believe in Jesus, but you must remember eternity with the Father and Son is far better than a fire filled pit for all eternity," she said as she gently shook his shoulders.
He stuttered a bit and his face turned ashen, "I know you are right and my heart tells me that, but the last couple of days have utterly torn me into a million pieces. I had gone to our place to have a time of prayer when those men grabbed me and then going through that experience, ahhh, it just occurred to me that was something God allowed me to experience. Christina, I understand now." He gave her a big hug and kissed her on the cheek. "God gives us experiences to strengthen our faith, not tear it a part. You are right. I saw it through earthly eyes and not through eyes that know and love the Lord. Thank you, dear sweet Christina."
She gave him a smile, "Thank you, Lord Jesus, for returning Sam to us."
They continued walking to the cave in silence and as they approached the cave Linda met them. "Sam, I've been thinking and I would like you take Alexis with you and Amy to the base. Amy would feel more comfortable around a female and to tell the truth, it would make me feel better, too. Christina and I have a lot to get done in the next few days and Alexis is the perfect choice. What do you think?"
Sam patted her hand, "Yes, Mother Hen, it is a good idea. I don't think Mark or Andrew would object to her coming along. It's better that she have female company, as you said, she would be more comfortable."
Linda gave him a hug, "Now let's get something to eat. It's been an exhausting day and we all need to retire early. Thank you Sam for understanding. By the way, welcome back."
- P4H
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Andrew and Mark were settling in for the evening unpacking boxes and putting things away. Mark had prepared dinner complaining about the supplies running low. He would get some vegetables from Sam when he saw him tomorrow and then they would have a better selection than the few things they were able to pick up from the base. Meat was scarce so it looked as though they would become vegetarians. He sighed, "Oh well, veggies are better for you or at least that is what I tell myself."
Andrew looked up and laughed, "Hum, talking to yourself again, Mark? We should be grateful we have anything to eat. According to the reports people have been killing each other for food. Thank goodness we know the right people."
"Yeah, well I need my nourishment. What do you hear from Sam?" Mark asked.
"I just received an email from him. They will be ready for you first thing in the morning and they are bringing another person with them. He thought Amy, Jason's sister, would be more comfortable with a lady present so he is bringing a friend. His wife is helping get supplies ready and won't be making the trip," Andrew replied.
Mark gave him a grin, "Well, maybe this lady friend is good looking. This could get interesting."
Andrew shot him a disapproving look, "We need to concentrate on trapping Jason and not thinking about other things. You just keep your head in the right place and help me get Jason to confess. Sam needs us to find out the truth plus we don't need someone around here that could be dangerous to us and our cover. Think about the consequences should we be discovered. Then who would help out believers throughout the country. We are here to run interference for our fellow Christians and we can't do that if we are compromised."
Mark threw his hands into the air, "Ok, ok, just cool it. Don't be so serious all the time. I'm not going to let you down."
Andrew softened a bit, "Sorry, but this is important what we plan to do tomorrow. I'm going to answer some email then head to bed. How about you?"
Nodding his head in agreement Mark said, "Yep, it's time to get some rest so I'm fresh and ready to fly in the morning. Guess I will turn in. Good night, good buddy."
"Good night to you. Sleep well. See you in the morning," Andrew replied tossing a wave to Mark.
He turned his attention to the flashing message on the screen telling him he had received a new email. It was from Jerome. He read the email and silently prayed, "Lord, please protect Jerome and keep him safe from Satan's pawn." He began his email.
Dear Jerome,
It was so good to hear from you and know you are well. How miserable you must be having to do the bidding for such an evil one as the Anti-Christ. We have seen the display on the news and you are correct, it does want to make me throw up. The nausea over takes me at times. Well, a promotion is good because that means you have his favor. A nice office doesn't hurt either. All is well here for the most part. We are settled into our new office and getting our house in order. Tomorrow we are going to attempt to flush out someone in our midst that is possibly responsible for the death of Sam's good friend. Pray we succeed.
We shall be praying for you and your continued success deceiving the evil that is around you. Be careful, Jerome.
Your friend in Christ,
Andrew
He pushed the send button, logged out, and turned off his laptop. He picked up the Bible laying on the desk and running his hand across the fine leather opened it to the book of Revelation.
Andrew looked up and laughed, "Hum, talking to yourself again, Mark? We should be grateful we have anything to eat. According to the reports people have been killing each other for food. Thank goodness we know the right people."
"Yeah, well I need my nourishment. What do you hear from Sam?" Mark asked.
"I just received an email from him. They will be ready for you first thing in the morning and they are bringing another person with them. He thought Amy, Jason's sister, would be more comfortable with a lady present so he is bringing a friend. His wife is helping get supplies ready and won't be making the trip," Andrew replied.
Mark gave him a grin, "Well, maybe this lady friend is good looking. This could get interesting."
Andrew shot him a disapproving look, "We need to concentrate on trapping Jason and not thinking about other things. You just keep your head in the right place and help me get Jason to confess. Sam needs us to find out the truth plus we don't need someone around here that could be dangerous to us and our cover. Think about the consequences should we be discovered. Then who would help out believers throughout the country. We are here to run interference for our fellow Christians and we can't do that if we are compromised."
Mark threw his hands into the air, "Ok, ok, just cool it. Don't be so serious all the time. I'm not going to let you down."
Andrew softened a bit, "Sorry, but this is important what we plan to do tomorrow. I'm going to answer some email then head to bed. How about you?"
Nodding his head in agreement Mark said, "Yep, it's time to get some rest so I'm fresh and ready to fly in the morning. Guess I will turn in. Good night, good buddy."
"Good night to you. Sleep well. See you in the morning," Andrew replied tossing a wave to Mark.
He turned his attention to the flashing message on the screen telling him he had received a new email. It was from Jerome. He read the email and silently prayed, "Lord, please protect Jerome and keep him safe from Satan's pawn." He began his email.
Dear Jerome,
It was so good to hear from you and know you are well. How miserable you must be having to do the bidding for such an evil one as the Anti-Christ. We have seen the display on the news and you are correct, it does want to make me throw up. The nausea over takes me at times. Well, a promotion is good because that means you have his favor. A nice office doesn't hurt either. All is well here for the most part. We are settled into our new office and getting our house in order. Tomorrow we are going to attempt to flush out someone in our midst that is possibly responsible for the death of Sam's good friend. Pray we succeed.
We shall be praying for you and your continued success deceiving the evil that is around you. Be careful, Jerome.
Your friend in Christ,
Andrew
He pushed the send button, logged out, and turned off his laptop. He picked up the Bible laying on the desk and running his hand across the fine leather opened it to the book of Revelation.
- P4H
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On the Ranch
Everyone stopped gathering dishes and gave Ryan their attention.
Ryan took a deep breath. "I won't be going to the hideout in the morning."
"What? Why not? Where are you going? You can't stay here." Came from all around the table.
Ryan held up his hands. "Everyone please, just listen. I need to leave."
As soon as Ryan said he needed to leave Renee turned on Becca. "This is your fault!"
Becca stood her face ashen in the wake of Ryan's announcement and she lost what color that was left in her face at Renee's accusation. She stumbled back a step as Renee gave her a shove.
Renee raised her had to slap Becca when Shade caught her hand. "ENOUGH!" He shouted.
Renee raised baleful eyes to Shade. "She's running my baby brother off."
"I said enough." Shade repeated quietly, giving Renee's hand a gentle squeeze. "Let's all clean up dinner then we'll meet back here in twenty minutes. I want to talk to Ryan and Becca alone."
Nodding everyone gathered their dishes and headed for the kitchen. Renee glared at Becca and started to speak when Nathan grabbed her by the shoulders and turned her toward the kitchen forcing her from the room. Becca could hear her muttering about her breaking Ryan's heart.
"Lets step out onto the porch shall we." Shade nodded his head toward the door.
Becca her eyes filled with tears headed for the door with Ryan behind her. Once out on the porch Becca hugged her arms tight to her chest, and looked out over the pasture.
Shade wasted no time. "Look I love you both, but none of us have time for drama. I've seen the way you two have been walking on eggshells around each other the last two days. What's going on?"
Ryan opened his mouth to speak but Shade shook his head. "Becca, you go first."
Becca sighed. "I don't think Ryan and I are supposed to be together."
Ryan's jaw dropped. "Wha.." Again Shade shook his head and held his hand up indicating that Ryan remain quiet.
After a several long seconds of silence, Becca continued. "He asked me to marry him. Did you know that? We were going to announce it to everyone, but then things started to happen. Leon attacking Kristen, Belle passing away, the bear and the mountain lion attacking.........Everytime we planned to announce our engagement something happened to prevent it. I think it's God's way of letting us know that we are not in His will." Becca finished and turned looking at Ryan. "You asked me to marry you, I said yes, and we forgot the most important thing. We forgot to pray about it, at least I did anyway. I just went with what I wanted, I didn't even think about what God wants for me." A tear escaped and rolled down Becca's cheek.
Ryan dropped his head knowing Becca was right. He hadn't even thought about what God may have planned. "You're right."
Shade sighed. He had never thought he would have to play romance counselor to teenagers and he knew he was out of his depth. "I think we should all pray about this. Marriage is serious stuff kids, especially now." Shade walked to the end of the porch and looked in the kitchen window. His eyes rested on Maddie, and his heart swelled with love, then shrank with fear.
Shade turned back to both kids. "Ryan were you going to leave because your feelings were hurt?"
"Yes." Ryan said shame lacing his voice.
"You're not going anywhere." Shade said firmly. "You will stay with our family and face your problems. Running away doesn't solve anything."
Ryan nodded.
"Becca? Do you have anything else to say?"
She shook her head no.
"Ok. Get on in the house and grab your Bibles for our evening devotions. I think we all need to pray for the both of you, for all of us, that we all be in God's will."
Everyone stopped gathering dishes and gave Ryan their attention.
Ryan took a deep breath. "I won't be going to the hideout in the morning."
"What? Why not? Where are you going? You can't stay here." Came from all around the table.
Ryan held up his hands. "Everyone please, just listen. I need to leave."
As soon as Ryan said he needed to leave Renee turned on Becca. "This is your fault!"
Becca stood her face ashen in the wake of Ryan's announcement and she lost what color that was left in her face at Renee's accusation. She stumbled back a step as Renee gave her a shove.
Renee raised her had to slap Becca when Shade caught her hand. "ENOUGH!" He shouted.
Renee raised baleful eyes to Shade. "She's running my baby brother off."
"I said enough." Shade repeated quietly, giving Renee's hand a gentle squeeze. "Let's all clean up dinner then we'll meet back here in twenty minutes. I want to talk to Ryan and Becca alone."
Nodding everyone gathered their dishes and headed for the kitchen. Renee glared at Becca and started to speak when Nathan grabbed her by the shoulders and turned her toward the kitchen forcing her from the room. Becca could hear her muttering about her breaking Ryan's heart.
"Lets step out onto the porch shall we." Shade nodded his head toward the door.
Becca her eyes filled with tears headed for the door with Ryan behind her. Once out on the porch Becca hugged her arms tight to her chest, and looked out over the pasture.
Shade wasted no time. "Look I love you both, but none of us have time for drama. I've seen the way you two have been walking on eggshells around each other the last two days. What's going on?"
Ryan opened his mouth to speak but Shade shook his head. "Becca, you go first."
Becca sighed. "I don't think Ryan and I are supposed to be together."
Ryan's jaw dropped. "Wha.." Again Shade shook his head and held his hand up indicating that Ryan remain quiet.
After a several long seconds of silence, Becca continued. "He asked me to marry him. Did you know that? We were going to announce it to everyone, but then things started to happen. Leon attacking Kristen, Belle passing away, the bear and the mountain lion attacking.........Everytime we planned to announce our engagement something happened to prevent it. I think it's God's way of letting us know that we are not in His will." Becca finished and turned looking at Ryan. "You asked me to marry you, I said yes, and we forgot the most important thing. We forgot to pray about it, at least I did anyway. I just went with what I wanted, I didn't even think about what God wants for me." A tear escaped and rolled down Becca's cheek.
Ryan dropped his head knowing Becca was right. He hadn't even thought about what God may have planned. "You're right."
Shade sighed. He had never thought he would have to play romance counselor to teenagers and he knew he was out of his depth. "I think we should all pray about this. Marriage is serious stuff kids, especially now." Shade walked to the end of the porch and looked in the kitchen window. His eyes rested on Maddie, and his heart swelled with love, then shrank with fear.
Shade turned back to both kids. "Ryan were you going to leave because your feelings were hurt?"
"Yes." Ryan said shame lacing his voice.
"You're not going anywhere." Shade said firmly. "You will stay with our family and face your problems. Running away doesn't solve anything."
Ryan nodded.
"Becca? Do you have anything else to say?"
She shook her head no.
"Ok. Get on in the house and grab your Bibles for our evening devotions. I think we all need to pray for the both of you, for all of us, that we all be in God's will."
- Zags
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The Prime Minister stepped up to the mic as reporters gathered around and photographers began capturing images for the world to view and newspapers to print for the next edition to hit the the streets. Ben Cohen, the newly elected PM cleared his throat to let people know he was about to speak. “ Thank you all for joining me today here on the steps of the court house in Jerusalem. I know you have many questions as to what has been taking place with the two men at the wailing wall and I am here to assure you that Teodor is also aware and has the situation well in hand. He informs me that the little magic trick they performed with the waters here and in Iraq were easy little messes to clean up and he is truly sorry for any inconvience this caused the good people of Isreal and Iraq. He has restored the waters and wants you the people to know that he is here for you anytime.
The Rabbi shook his head and shut off the TV. “We are living in the time the Lord told us about,. The False Peace. We have a lot of work ahead of us. People are going to be decieved into believing him unless we get the word out.” he said. Julie and David listened intently as he spoke. “It wont be long before he starts telling people that he is allowing the Temple to be rebuilt because he cares for the jewish people and we know what that outcome will be, don’t we Rabbi?” David said. David glanced down at Julie as he hadnt heard her response. She was sound asleep, head resting on his shoulder. “Rabbi, I don’t know whats wrong with Julie this past month. Seems all she does is sleep and tell me she feels like she has the flu. Every morning she throws up before we even make it to the breakfast table. Do you know of a good Doctor Rabbi?” he asked The Rabbi sat there we a big smile on his face looking at David as if he couldn’t believe he didn’t know what was wrong with Julie. “ Yes son, I have a good Doctor in Nazerath. We can visit him this afternoon.” He chuckled. He noticed that Yoshi and Ester were smiling too.
The Rabbi shook his head and shut off the TV. “We are living in the time the Lord told us about,. The False Peace. We have a lot of work ahead of us. People are going to be decieved into believing him unless we get the word out.” he said. Julie and David listened intently as he spoke. “It wont be long before he starts telling people that he is allowing the Temple to be rebuilt because he cares for the jewish people and we know what that outcome will be, don’t we Rabbi?” David said. David glanced down at Julie as he hadnt heard her response. She was sound asleep, head resting on his shoulder. “Rabbi, I don’t know whats wrong with Julie this past month. Seems all she does is sleep and tell me she feels like she has the flu. Every morning she throws up before we even make it to the breakfast table. Do you know of a good Doctor Rabbi?” he asked The Rabbi sat there we a big smile on his face looking at David as if he couldn’t believe he didn’t know what was wrong with Julie. “ Yes son, I have a good Doctor in Nazerath. We can visit him this afternoon.” He chuckled. He noticed that Yoshi and Ester were smiling too.
- Renee
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