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What You Need To Do To Protect Your Body From COVID-19 Delta And How To Naturally Increase The Power Of Your God-Given Immune System
You need to support and strengthen your immune system on a daily basis not just because of COVID, but because heart disease, cancer and dozens of other things that can kill you.
The bottom line is this, you need to support and strengthen your immune system on a daily basis not just because of COVID, but because heart disease, cancer and dozens of other things that can kill you.
I am not one of those people who think that the COVID-19 coronavirus and its various variants are a hoax, far from it. My friend and former street preacher Mark Bennett died of COVID pneumonia last Friday, and my former pastor is fighting it right now. Our local Florida hospitals are filled with COVID-19 Delta patients as I write this. But I have seen God spare my life multiple times over the years when I easily could have died, and didn’t, and in the midst of this crisis I will again entrust my care and safety into His more than capable hands.
“Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” Psalm 103:1-5 (KJB)
No, I am also not one of those people that shun modern medicine, I think it is valid and has its place in emergency situations like raging infections, cardiopulmonary issues and the like. But Big Pharma has no answer of any kind of how to keep you healthy, of how to boost the immune system God has placed inside of you, or even how to properly use vitamin and mineral supplements. So with that in mind, I want to share with you what I do on a daily basis to keep myself strong and healthy. None of it will hurt you and will only help you to strengthen yourself against COVID or any other disease.
- MAGNESIUM: I take between 400-600mgs daily of magnesium glycinate and magnesium citrate in various forms. Low magnesium intake is linked to chronic inflammation, which is one of the drivers of aging, obesity and chronic disease. In one study, children with the lowest blood magnesium levels were found to have the highest levels of the inflammatory marker CRP. Alcohol depletes your body of this vital, necessary mineral, so read Proverbs 20:1 and quit drinking.
- GARLIC: Every day I take right around 1,800mgs of Kyolic Aged Garlic, and like magnesium, garlic is one of those relatively cheap ‘wonder drugs’ that can do amazing things for your health. Garlic supplements are known to boost the function of the immune system. One large, 12-week study found that a daily garlic supplement reduced the number of colds by 63% compared to a placebo. It can also lower your blood pressure, protect against strokes and heart attacks, and detoxify your liver.
- VITAMIN C: Every day I take between 4-6,000mgs of Vitamin C, and the myriad health benefits are literally too numerous to mention. The main thing with Vitamin C is that like with all supplements, you need to take a quality complex form of it, and take enough of it on a regular basis to make a difference. The RDA ‘recommended allowance’ of 60mgs is a joke, you need way more than that.
- D3: Absolutely essential for about 100 different bodily functions, I take 5,000IUs daily, sometimes more if I am feeling stressed. Vitamin D3, also known as the “sunshine vitamin,” provides benefits throughout your body. As it circulates through your bloodstream, it aids in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which helps keep your bones strong. It’s involved in a healthy immune system, and it’s beneficial to mood, heart health, and even weight loss. You can get vitamin D from food and supplements, and your skin produces D3 when it’s exposed to sunlight.
- ZINC: Zinc is a vital mineral that your body uses in countless ways. In fact, zinc is the second-most-abundant trace mineral in your body — after iron — and is present in every cell. Zinc is necessary for the activity of over 300 enzymes that aid in metabolism, digestion, nerve function and many other processes. In addition, it’s critical for the development and function of immune cells. You don’t need large amounts of it, being a trace mineral, I take 50mgs daily.
- B COMPLEX: B vitamins play a vital role in maintaining good health and well-being. As the building blocks of a healthy body, B vitamins have a direct impact on your energy levels, brain function, and cell metabolism. I take a 100mg dose daily.
- CoQ10: CoQ10 is a compound made by your body and stored in the mitochondria of your cells. The mitochondria are in charge of producing energy. They also protect cells from oxidative damage and disease-causing bacteria or viruses. CoQ10 production decreases as you age. Thus, older people seem to be deficient in this compound. I take 200mgs of CoQ10 every day to keep my heart strong, a virus like COVID puts a huge strain on your heart.
Those are the supplements, now let’s talk about food! Did you know that Bing cherries are a superfood that can cut way down on oxidative stress and inflammation in your body? One review found that eating cherries effectively reduced inflammation in 11 out of 16 studies and markers of oxidative stress in 8 out of 10 studies. Cherries are especially high in polyphenols, a large group of plant chemicals that help fight cellular damage, reduce inflammation, and promote overall health. When you are fighting a virus like COVID, inflammation is your enemy and you need to take steps to reduce your inflammation level as low as possible. After you add cherries to your diet, then go wild and start eating mangos, watermelon, blueberries and watch your health soar.
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.” Proverbs 3:5-8 (KJB)
Eat as much fruits and vegetables as you can stand to eat, not only for the fiber but for the nutritional storehouse they truly are. Try having steel cut oats for breakfast, poured over sliced bananas, blueberries and raspberries. Your body will love you for it. When you make your oatmeal, load it up with organic cinnamon because cinnamon can do amazing things in your body. Cinnamaldehyde, one of the main active components of cinnamon, may help fight various kinds of infection. Cinnamon oil has been shown to effectively treat respiratory tract infections caused by fungi. It can also inhibit the growth of certain bacteria, including Listeria and Salmonella.
“Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward.” Isaiah 58:8 (KJB)
Years ago, I got an infection under one of my fingernails and it swelled up hot and red. So I went to the doctor to get a course of antibiotics to get rid of it, but to my surprise, the antibiotics did not make the infection go away. The doctor was surprised as well, and gave me another round. And another round, and yet another round that did not do the trick. In desperation I tried cinnamon, lots and lots of cinnamon in my daily oatmeal. Less than 2 weeks later, my finger was completely healed. Cinnamon can work wonders in your body taken daily and in large enough amounts. Medicine is not always the answer, not by a long shot.
“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” 2 John 1:2 (KJB)
The bottom line is this, you need to support and strengthen your immune system on a daily basis not just because of COVID, but because heart disease, cancer and dozens of other things that can kill you. If you’re saved, then you have the Holy Spirit inside you to lead you and guide you. God made fruits and vegetables to strengthen and nourish our bodies, fortify your body with the materials that God made. You are not helpless and you are not powerless as COVID is raging across the world, and don’t think for a second you are. You are a child of the King! Be proactive and start now to nourish and strengthen your body, you have an immune system so feed it. Most of all, throw yourself at the Lord’s feet and trust your care to His will for you in your life. If you can trust Him with your eternity, you can absolutely trust Him with your here and now, even in the time of COVID and all its variants.
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THE PROPHECY NEWS PODCAST: It’s A Middle East Meltdown As Iran And Its Houthi Proxies Trap Saudi Arabia And Threaten The Entire Global Oil Supply
Middle East Meltdown As Iran And Its Houthi Proxies Trap Saudi Arabia Between Two Strategic Chokepoints And Threaten The Global Oil Supply
The Middle East is not merely changing—it is melting down before our eyes. Iran, battered but not broken by months of American and Israeli attacks, is now reaching for the most powerful weapon it possesses: the ability to choke the flow of oil upon which the global economy depends. Tehran is squeezing the Strait of Hormuz while its Houthi proxies tighten their grip around the Bab el-Mandeb, placing Saudi Arabia between two strategic chokepoints. This is not random retaliation; it is a calculated economic siege designed to make the entire world pay for Washington’s war. Trump’s war with Iran is actually, ironically and paradoxically, making Tehran stronger.
“All these are the beginning of sorrows.” Matthew 24:8 (KJB)
Saudi Arabia believed its East-West pipeline offered protection by allowing its oil to bypass Hormuz and reach the Red Sea. Then Houthi drones struck that pipeline while Houthi fighters seized Perim Island in the middle of the Bab el-Mandeb. Iran’s message could not be clearer: there may be no safe passage, no protected oil route and no corner of the region beyond its reach. The kingdom that once stood as the undisputed giant of global oil exports is now watching its refineries, pipelines, cities and shipping lanes come under attack as crude prices surge and the danger spreads far beyond the battlefield. Every missile launched in Arabia can eventually explode at an American gas pump, grocery store and household budget. Fun fact, the average price of gas here in America is right now $4.31 for regular and $6.23 for diesel. Is that the Golden Age you were expecting, the Golden Age you voted for? But I digress.
President Trump launched this war promising to obliterate Iran’s nuclear program, prevent Tehran from attacking its neighbors and create the conditions for regime change. Instead, Iran has survived, Saudi Arabia has become a primary target, the Houthis are capturing strategic territory, and two of the world’s most important shipping lanes are being dragged toward paralysis. Washington may possess the larger military, but Iran is attempting to seize the greater leverage by placing its hand around the throat of the world economy. The Abraham Accords promised a new Middle Eastern order built upon peace and prosperity; what is emerging instead is war, scarcity, collapsing alliances and desperate nations searching for someone capable of imposing peace.
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THE BIBLE BELIEVERS SUNDAY SERVICE: That Stumbling Stone
That Stumbling Stone: Why Jesus Christ Remains An Offence To The Religious, Foolishness To The World And Precious To The Saved As Our Sure Foundation
Today, we are so excited to bring to you, for the first time ever, our Sunday Service morning message and Sunday Night Bible Study combined into a single, 2-hour time of prayer, prayer, preaching and Bible teaching! At the bottom of every article announcing the Sunday Services, you will find all the notes used in the course of the messages and Bible Studies we bring ro you weekly. Today my message and teaching is entitled “That Stumbling Stone’, Jesus of Nazareth.
“Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone; As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.” Romans 9:32,33 (KJB)
All through the Bible, Jesus Christ is revealed as That Stumbling Stone—the tried Stone laid by God, the precious Corner Stone, the Stone rejected by the builders and the Rock of offence over which unbelieving men continue to stumble. Israel had been entrusted with the oracles of God and should have recognized its Messiah, yet the builders examined the Stone and cast Him aside. When Pilate presented Jesus Christ alongside a robber, insurrectionist and murderer, the people cried, “Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas.” But the Gentiles were equally guilty: Herod, Pontius Pilate, the Gentiles and the people of Israel gathered together and crucified the Lord of glory. At Calvary, the religious world and the political world united in choosing a guilty criminal over the sinless Son of God. Behold that stumbling Stone!
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“Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone; As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.” Romans 9:32,33 (KJB)
Central Truth
The question is not whether a person will encounter this Stone—the question is how he will encounter Him. He will either believe on Jesus Christ and rest upon the Rock of salvation, stumble over Him in unbelief, or ultimately be crushed beneath Him in judgment.
“Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.” Matthew 21:42-45 (KJB)
I. God Promised The Coming Stone
Jesus Christ did not suddenly appear in the New Testament by accident or coincidence. The prophets had already announced that God would lay a precious Stone in Zion.
“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.” Isaiah 28:16 (KJB)
Notice how the Stone is described:
- A foundation stone
- A tried stone
- A precious corner stone
- A sure foundation
- A Stone upon whom men must believe
Jesus Christ was tried by Satan, sinners, religious leaders and Roman authorities, yet no fault was found in Him. He is the only foundation capable of carrying the entire weight of God’s plan of redemption.
Truth: God established the foundation; man does not get to choose another one.
Application: Our salvation must rest upon what God has provided, not upon religion, works, sacraments or personal righteousness.
II. Israel Was Entrusted With The Plans
Israel was given the Scriptures, the promises, the covenants, the temple worship and the prophetic signs by which the Messiah could be identified.
“What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.” Romans 3:1,2 (KJB)
The Jewish rulers were the “builders.” They possessed the architectural plans of prophecy. They studied Moses, David and the prophets. They should have recognized the Stone when He arrived.
But when God presented His chosen Stone, the builders inspected Him and rejected Him.
“The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. This is the LORD’S doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.” Psalm 118:22,23 (KJB)
Truth: Possessing the Scriptures does not save anyone who refuses to believe what the Scriptures reveal about Jesus Christ.
Application: Religious knowledge without faith can leave a person standing beside the Corner Stone while remaining completely lost.
III. The Builders Rejected The Stone
Jesus directly identified Himself as the Stone from Psalm 118.
“Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?” Matthew 21:42 (KJB)
After the resurrection, Peter stood before Israel’s rulers and declared that they were the builders who had rejected God’s Stone.
“This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.” Acts 4:11 (KJB)
But their rejection did not overturn God’s purpose. The builders rejected Him, but God made Him the Head of the corner.
Truth: Man’s rejection of Jesus Christ cannot diminish His identity, authority or glory.
Application: Popular opinion does not determine truth. Even when the world refuses Christ, God’s declaration concerning His Son remains unchanged.
IV. The Promised Stone Became A Stumblingstone
The Stone God provided as a foundation became a Stumblingstone to those who approached God through their own righteousness.
“And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.” Isaiah 8:14 (KJB)
Israel stumbled because they sought righteousness through the works of the law instead of receiving God’s righteousness by faith.
Jesus Christ offended their religious pride. They wanted a conquering king, but He first appeared as the Lamb of God. They looked for political deliverance while rejecting the Saviour who came to deliver them from sin.
Truth: The problem was not with the Stone. The problem was the unbelief of those who stumbled over Him.
Application: Jesus Christ still offends the natural man because the gospel declares that man cannot save himself.
V. The Gentiles Also Rejected The Lord Of Glory
Although Israel’s rulers were the builders, the Gentiles joined them in rejecting and crucifying Jesus Christ.
“For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,” Acts 4:27 (KJB)
At Calvary, the religious world and the political world stood together against their Creator. Jew and Gentile, priest and governor, synagogue and empire were united in their rejection of Jesus Christ.
“Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.” 1 Corinthians 2:8 (KJB)
“But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;” 1 Corinthians 1:23 (KJB)
The Jews stumbled over Him, the Gentiles considered Him foolishness, and together they crucified the Lord of glory.
Truth: The cross exposes the guilt of the entire human race.
Application: No nationality, culture, government or religion can claim natural innocence before God. All have sinned, and all must come to God through Jesus Christ.
VI. The World Chose Barabbas Instead Of Jesus
Barabbas was not an innocent political prisoner. He was an insurrectionist, robber and murderer.
“And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.” Mark 15:7 (KJB)
When offered the choice between Barabbas and Jesus, the multitude chose the guilty man.
“And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:” Luke 23:18 (KJB)
What a picture of substitution! The guilty man was released while the innocent Saviour was condemned. Barabbas walked away because Jesus Christ went to the cross in his place. Barabbas represents the choice of the natural man: give us the rebel, the robber and the murderer—but away with the Son of God!
Truth: At Calvary, the innocent One took the place of the guilty.
Application: Every saved sinner is spiritually like Barabbas. We deserved condemnation, but Jesus Christ took our place.
VII. The Rock Was Smitten For Our Salvation
In the wilderness, Israel received life-giving water from a smitten rock.
“Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it, that the people may drink. And Moses did so in the sight of the elders of Israel.” Exodus 17:6 (KJB)
The New Testament identifies that Rock for us:
“And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.” 1 Corinthians 10:4 (KJB)
The Rock had to be smitten before the water could flow. Jesus Christ had to be crucified before the living water of salvation could be freely offered to sinners. The crucifixion was not an accident or the defeat of God’s plan. The Lord of glory was smitten so that guilty sinners could live.
Truth: The water flowed because the Rock was smitten.
Application: Salvation flows freely because Jesus Christ bore the judgment our sins deserved.
VIII. Jesus Christ Is The Rock Upon Which The Church Is Built
Peter confessed the identity of Jesus Christ:
“And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:16 (KJB)
Jesus then declared:
“And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16:18 (KJB)
The Church is not built upon Peter, a sinful and fallible man. It is built upon the Rock—Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God.
“For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 3:11 (KJB)
Truth: Jesus Christ is the Builder, the Rock and the Foundation of His Church.
Application: A church that abandons the preaching of Jesus Christ may retain its building, name and religious ceremonies, but it has abandoned its foundation.
IX. The Rejected Stone Is Now The Chief Corner Stone
The corner stone establishes the position, direction and alignment of the entire building. Everything must be measured against it.
“And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:” Ephesians 2:20,21 (KJB)
The world cast Him aside, but God gave Him the position of supreme importance. Everything in God’s building must align with Jesus Christ.
Truth: Christ is not merely one stone among many; He is the Chief Corner Stone who governs the placement of every other stone.
Application: Our doctrine, worship, preaching, ministry and personal lives must be measured against Jesus Christ and the written word of God.
X. The Stone Is Precious To Those Who Believe
The same Jesus who is offensive to the unbeliever is precious to the believer.
“Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.” 1 Peter 2:7,8 (KJB)
The difference is not in the Stone. Jesus Christ never changes. The difference is in the response:
- The believer rests upon Him.
- The disobedient stumble over Him.
- The religious reject Him.
- The saved consider Him precious.
Truth: What a person thinks of Jesus Christ reveals his spiritual condition.
Application: Is Christ precious to us, or merely familiar to us?
XI. The Rock Of Our Salvation Is The Only Place Of Safety
“The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.” Psalm 18:46 (KJB)
Everything outside Jesus Christ is sinking sand:
- Religion is sand.
- Good works are sand.
- Human government is sand.
- Personal righteousness is sand.
- Money and success are sand.
- Philosophy and education are sand.
“Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:” Matthew 7:24 (KJB)
The strength of a house is ultimately determined by its foundation. The storms reveal what fair weather can conceal.
Truth: Jesus Christ is not merely part of our salvation; He is the Rock of our salvation.
Application: We are not trusting in our ability to hold onto Christ. We are resting upon Christ’s ability to hold us.
XII. The Rejected Stone Will Return As The Crushing Stone
The world’s final encounter with Jesus Christ will not be with the suffering Lamb standing silently before Pilate. He will return as the conquering King.
“And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.” Matthew 21:44 (KJB)
The Stone rejected at the First Advent will become the crushing Stone of judgment at the Second Advent.
Men may refuse Him now, mock Him now and attempt to build a world without Him now—but the Stone is coming back. Every human kingdom will fall, while the kingdom of Jesus Christ will stand forever.
Truth: The rejected Saviour will return as the righteous Judge.
Application: It is infinitely better to be broken before Christ in repentance today than to be crushed beneath Him in judgment tomorrow.
Application
Every person must answer four questions:
- Have I stumbled over Christ because I am trusting my own righteousness?
- Have I joined the world in choosing Barabbas—sin, rebellion and human government—over Jesus Christ?
- Am I building my life upon the Rock or upon sinking sand?
- Is Jesus Christ truly precious to me?
There is no salvation in the builders, the religious system, the government or the multitude. Salvation is found exclusively in the rejected Stone.
“Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” Acts 4:10-12 (KJB)
Closing Challenge
The builders rejected Him. Israel stumbled over Him. The Gentiles mocked Him. The rulers crucified Him. The multitude chose Barabbas instead of Him.
But God raised Him from the dead!
The rejected Stone became the Head of the corner. The smitten Rock became the Rock of our salvation. The crucified Lord of glory became the sure Foundation of every believer. You cannot remove the Stone. You cannot replace the Stone. You cannot build around the Stone. You must either fall upon Him in faith or one day have Him fall upon you in judgment.
He is the promised Stone.
He is the rejected Stone.
He is the smitten Rock.
He is the Stumblingstone.
He is the Rock of offence.
He is the precious Corner Stone.
He is the sure Foundation.
He is the Rock of our salvation.
AND THAT ROCK WAS CHRIST!
“Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; And did all eat the same spiritual meat; And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness.” 1 Corinthians 10:1-5 (KJB)
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9/11 Explained
THE PROPHECY NEWS PODCAST: 10 Things That Nobody Ever Told You About 9/11 That Began America’s Descent Into The Dystopian Surveillance Society We See Today
10 Things That Nobody Ever Told You About 9/11 That Began America’s Descent Into Becoming A Dystopian Surveillance Society
Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, America changed forever. Nearly 3,000 people were murdered, the World Trade Center disappeared from the Manhattan skyline, the Pentagon burned, and Americans watched in horror as the nation they thought they understood suddenly became something very different. We were told that 19 Islamic terrorists armed with box cutters had surprised the most powerful intelligence and military establishment on earth, penetrated American airspace, struck three of the most important targets in the United States, and changed the course of world history in less than two hours. I believed what I was told—until I didn’t.
“For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.” Luke 12:2 (KJB)
For me, 9/11 has always been personal. I worked at Deloitte & Touche in the World Financial Center directly across the street from the Twin Towers. I had a friend who worked for Empire Blue Cross and spent time working in Tower 1. I was there. I visited him. I personally saw construction activity taking place around those floors that we understood at the time to involve elevator upgrade work. Twenty-five years later, there are far too many documented facts surrounding September 11 that deserve to be discussed openly instead of mocked, censored or dismissed with the magic words “conspiracy theory.”
On this episode of the Prophecy News Podcast, we show you 10 things that no one ever told you about 9/11 and the events that ushered America into a dystopian surveillance society.
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