Last Days Signs

Here is a simple list of things I consider important concerning the last days before Christ's return. These come from a variety of sources. I posted these on International Discussions, a great discussion forum, five and a half years ago.

To start with, of course, there are the standards that everyone knows:

• The moon turns to blood
• Earthquakes in diverse places
• Wars and rumors of wars
• The gathering of Israel (we could have a whole topic just on this)
• Establishment of the New Jerusalem
• Return of the 10 Tribes from the North
• Lamanites build the New Jerusalem
• Darkness covers the Earth
• 144,000 High Priests carry the Gospel throughout the world

Then there are those that most people accept as givens (I don't, necessarily, at least in the normal meanings)

• Rise of the Antichrist
• Establishment of a New World Order
• The Four Horsemen

There are also a whole host of apocryphal ideas and lesser known concepts. In this list, especially, one should ask the Spirit for knowledge. I believe that at least some of these things are true. As far as I know, none of them contradict any scriptural teachings, but many are also not specifically supported.

• An overwhelming plague within the US ("John Taylor's" dream)
• Destruction of New York, Albany, and Boston
• The Constitution "hanging by a thread", saved by the Elders of Israel
• Russia invading the US from the East Coast, China invading from the West Coast
• Completion of the Relief Mine in Utah, along with others spread throughout the Rockies
• Building of the White City, along with other cities of refuge
• Complete collapse of US economy, which drags down the rest of the global economy
• Plague that starts among the saints, before spreading throughout the world
• Sudden deaths of many Church leaders within a very short time

There are many more, but this is a good start.

Introduction

I just learned that a blog I used to have has disappeared. I guess I can't blame Blogger for that, since I didn't post on it for probably four or five years. But I have been thinking about posting again for the last little while.

So, here I am. I am an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. However, I have my own thoughts and concerns about what is happening in the Church, the nation, and the world.

I am a father of six children, four of whom have grown up and moved out. I have two grandchildren, with one on the way.

I am a manufacturing engineer, and have worked in various technological jobs throughout my adult life, including almost 10 years as an electronics technician in the USAF, 4 years in computer sales, service, and support, and over 11 years in manufacturing. All of these things greatly color the way I see the world and approach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and doctrines of Eternity.

So, maybe I will write a little bit more about myself as time goes on. Maybe not.