An AMERICAN connection

 Ecclesiastes 3:4-5 King James Version 4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh;  a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 5 A time to cast away stones,  and a time to gather stones together;  a time to embrace,  and a time to refrain from embracing ; Many newscasters have noticed. Current American president, Joe Biden , had a wide smile on his face. This, as he congratulated president-elect Trump on his win, welcoming him at the White House. Other newscasters reported Trump didn't do the same in 2020. But that's all in the past, Biden looked happy at this meeting. Trump wife, Melania, didn't meet with Biden wife, Jill, for reasons of her own. Jill wore a RED pantsuit during election day. Was that a sign Jill voted "Trump"? And what of Joe, did he do the same? Was that what the smile was all about? That he got his "revenge"? There was obvious tension between Joe and Kamala , and Jill and Kamala , at the recent Arlington event. We had not written much about B

 Proverbs 16:20 King James Version 20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good:  and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he . You gotta hand it to the people. Who seem to love president-elect Trump . Time to give the prez his rightful victory. Let him savor the fruits of all that combined hard work. All the slings, and arrows, whizzed past him. Kamala dodged questions. But Trump dodged two attempts at his life. And went back fighting. No let up from this energetic man. He and his team worked hard at it. They're all in it together. All eager to give it a go. Excited at what they can do for people. The energy is unbelievable. Best of all, he acknowledged GOD for "sparing" his life. Why shouldn't we all have moments of lighthearted fun? The video above is as all-American as one can get. In honor of Trump, fam, and team. In case you thought that was it, watch the "Trump" dance, too! Who sez the prez can't dance? He's got moves, too! Watch this

 Philippians 2:3-5 King James Version 3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory;  but in lowliness of mind let each  esteem other  better than themselves. 4 Look not every man on his own things,  but every man also on the things of others. 5 Let this mind be in you,  which was also in Christ Jesus : That was a real Trump win. Choosing JD Vance as his running mate. Americans obviously loved the combination. Both went on to win their campaigns. In 2016, Vance was critical of Trump . But the mood changed in 2021, after the Capitol incident. It seems Vance changed his tune there. And began to see Trump in a different light. Trump comments on Vance's change of heart: "Yeah, he said some bad things about me,  but that was before he knew me,  and then he fell in love." -- Donald Trump Who Is JD Vance?  Why Trump Nominated Him for VP | WSJ What was striking during rallies was how Vance superbly supported Trump. The latter sent him off to answer media giants who were open

 Proverbs 11:27 King James Version 27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour:  but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him . This post starts "The TRUMP series". Wherein we compare president-elect Trump, with people around him. Exploring their "dynamics". Whether they be from his team. Or from the opposing team. These are mere observations on our part. Given in rapid-fire succession. As an observer from the other end of the world. What are the differences between Trump, and Kamala? Let's begin: Trump won . Kamala lost. And why do you think that happened? Here's why : Trump promotes peace. Kamala promotes hatred. Trump talks about the economy. Kamala talks about the "fascist" Trump. Trump talks about life. Kamala talks about abortion. Trump thanks GOD . Kamala mocks GOD. Trump welcomed JESUS . Kamala turned away JESUS. Trump talks about improving lives. Kamala talks about fighting Trump. Trump talks about "healing". Kama

 2 Samuel 18:24 King James Version 24 And David sat between the two gates:  and the watchman went up to the roof over the gate  unto the wall, and lifted up his eyes, and looked,  and behold a man running alone . I'm not into elections. Have never had any interest in it. Also because I'm not into politics, or politicians. But, for whatever reason, GOD led me to the 2024 U.S. elections. He revealed stuff about the two candidates: Trump, and Kamala. In all my years on earth, only now did I ever write about such a thing. But there's so much instruction from SPIRIT , and so much material, I simply had to obey. Here's what I found: SPIRIT gave me FOUR sets of verses just for Kamala: 1. On 20 August , the FIRST set: 2 Timothy 3:5-7 King James Version 5 Having a form of godliness,  but denying the power thereof:  from such turn away. 6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses,  and lead captive silly women laden with sins,  led away with divers lusts, 7 Ever learnin

  Mark 16:15 King James Version 15 And he said unto them,  Go ye into all the world,  and preach the gospel to every creature . The HOLY SPIRIT  and I created a 67th blog on " GOD's POWER over nations " on 1 December 2022. From that, He made me write on America. Her founding, her roots, her values, her presidents, her festivities. Other blogs, and posts, followed. Here's a list of articles on America. From a born again point of view: Biblical PROPHECY You Will Want To LISTEN To A REASON to GIVE thanks Being MARSHALLED to the MARSHALLS FAITH of presidents LIGHT and GLORY AMERICAN presidents AMERICA in PERIL AMERICA in DANGER What America NEEDS PRAYING for AMERICA SPIRIT also made me look into American politics. Something I thought I'd never do. Or have any interest in, at all. But even I surprised myself. I actually delighted in researching. And tying it up with Scripture . Of course, SPIRIT made it simple, and easy, for me. And once we got going, there was no sto

  John 4:13-14 King James Version 13 Jesus answered and said unto her,  Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: 14 But whosoever drinketh of the water  that I shall give him shall never thirst;  but the water that I shall give him  shall be in him a well of water  springing up into everlasting life . I thought my connection with America was over, after my last trip in 2011. Apparently, GOD had different ideas. He knew I liked America, but was not beholden to it. He knew I preferred the simplicity of my own country, the Philippines . And He was specific, too! He put me back in my own city, up north. Away from the big city. Away from commerce. Away from any distraction. And back to writing, after odd jobs here and there, since 2001. Then, 9/11 happened the same year. By that time, I was already back in my city, some seven months. Being prepared by GOD to face a family challenge. Knowing my heart was His, He led me to Bible prophecy. This, as  born again  in 2019,  I began

  Luke 2:19 King James Version 19 But Mary kept all these things,  and pondered them in her heart . I don't know about you, but it also feels like I ended a very long journey since November 1987, when I started as Assistant Managing Editor for The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. That's the first cover we put out. Exactly 37 years ago. In " Keys to Scripture Numerics ", the number "37" stands for: " THE WORD OF GOD " Seems my future work, and American "connection", had already been cut out that time. Without my being aware of it, of course. Mr. Westly, our president on the cover, was quite pleased being on it. He liked the cover we created, smiling as he said so. The EVP who hired me was grooming me to become Managing Editor. Which I eventually became. Suffice it to say, it's just one of those many jobs I was thrown into. Mostly covering the expat community. Where I needed to hit the ground running. I'm not on

  Luke 8:10 King James Version 10 And he said,  Unto you it is given to know  the mysteries of the kingdom of God:  but to others in parables;  that seeing they might not see,  and hearing they might not understand . Welcome to our 109th blog! I didn't realize I had deep "roots" with America! Today, the HOLY SPIRIT took me back into time. All because I remembered my past work for America. This blog will retrace those "roots". Seems America keeps "calling" to me. The call came ever stronger before this 2024 elections. Wherein I found myself writing about the state America is in. The time was right, the moment was here, SPIRIT called me to it. Before you know it, I found myself writing about the elections. As if I, too, was on a "campaign". Except, being born again , it was a different "election". And a different "campaign". Still, I was alongside America. GOD gave me "Trump" four days ago. He gave a verse specif