I'M NOT GOING TO TAKE IT

Learn About the Mark of the Beast

by Molly Noble Bull

We have all heard people make the statement, “I’m not going to take it anymore.” That was even the premise of a movie some years ago about people that were fed up with the way things were going.

But “I’m not going to take it,” can have another meaning. In fact, that other meaning is what we will be talking about in this article because I’m not going to take the Mark of the Beast.

I’ll explain why.

But let me start by saying that some will take the Mark of the Beast. To those people, it will seem logical.

In the Book of Matthew, chapter 12 and verse 31, Jesus said, Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. Kings James Bible

Let us say that identity theft has gotten way out of hand. People everywhere are ripped-off of all their worldly goods. To solve the problem, government suggests that every person on earth have his or her identity and medical information stored in a tiny device tattooed or embedded in or on ones hand or forehead—perhaps as thin as a pencil mark or maybe even smaller. Then if that person is lost, kidnapped or incapacitated in some way, he or she can be found and/or given aid.

Makes sense, right? 

To continue this scenario, let us say that the government suddenly demands rather than suggests that people take this mark—for their own good, of course. However, they add a new rule to the original one. The mark is now the national and world credit card. One cannot buy anything or sell anything without it.

Can you spell hungry and thirsty?

So why wouldn’t everybody want one? 

There is only one reason why some will not take the mark. God tells us in the Bible not to take the Mark of the Beast. According to the Bible, those that take the Mark will drink the wine of God’s fury.

The Bible says that if a person repents, God will forgive every other sin, including murder. But The Lord will not forgive those who willing take the Mark of the Beast.

Below is what the Bible actually says regarding that matter.

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The second beast was allowed to breathe life into the image of the first beast, so that the image could talk and put to death all those who would not worship it. The beast forced all people, small and great, rich and poor, slave and free, to have a mark placed on their right hands or on their foreheads. No one could buy or sell without this mark, that is, the beast’s name or the number that stands for the name.

This calls for wisdom. Whoever is intelligent can figure out the meaning of the number of the beast, because the number stands for the name of someone. Its number is 666.

(Book of Revelation, Chapter 13 and verses 15-18. Good News Bible)

A third angel followed the first two, saying in a loud voice, “Those who worship the beast and its image and receive the mark on their forehead or on their hand will themselves drink God’s wine, the wine of his fury, which he has poured at full strength into the cup of his anger! All who do this will be tormented in fire and sulfur before the holy angels and the Lamb. The smoke of the fire that torments them goes up forever and ever. There is no relief day or night for those who worship the beast and is image, for anyone who has the mark of its name.

This calls for endurance on the part of God’s people, those who obey God’s commandments and are faithful to Jesus.

Then I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Happy are those who from now on die in the service of the Lord.”

“Yes indeed!” answers the Spirit. “They will enjoy rest from their hard work, because the results of their service go with them.” 

(Book of Revelation, Chapter 14 and verses 9-13. Good News Bible.)

           

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

Commandment One:

And God spake all these words, saying, I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

SHOULD YOU WRITE A PREQUEL?

by Teresa Slack

We’ve all anxiously awaited the release of a sequel to our favorite movie or book. But have you ever read a pre-quel? Have you ever wanted to? By name alone, you can figure out what a prequel is even if you’ve never read one. A pre-quel is a story told after the fact about how it all started with your favorite characters or setting. As a shameless lover of back story, a prequel is a fascinating concept for me. I love, love, love knowing how it all started, where it began, what actions set in motion the story that captured my imagination and created characters that live on in my heart.

George Lucas made piles of money to heap upon his other piles of money with his Star Wars Prequels. While they may not have received rave reviews from critics, they appealed to a certain demographic—like me—who love knowing what happened before the real story happened.

The rise in popularity of prequels, especially in the thriller or fantasy genre but certainly not limited to those, got me thinking about my own prequel possibilities.

I think most book series have the potential for the writer to capitalize on a prequel. My Jenna’s Creek series of novels has a loyal fan base who have expressed interest in a prequel. I would certainly enjoy writing one. I’ve added that project to an already long list of books to write if the Lord gives me enough time in front of my computer.

Let us know what you think. What book or series do you believe deserves a prequel? Have you ever read one and what did you think? Are you in the “enough already” crowd who thinks writers should move on to new material? Or are you aching to see more of your most beloved characters?

 

Teresa Slack

Introducing: GATEHAVEN

by Molly Noble Bull


Gatehaven, my upcoming historical, will be published in trade paperback in early October 2013 and also as an e-book.

I am calling it a Christian Gothic.
Set in a haunting mansion in the north of England in 1764, Ian Colquhoun and Shannon Aimee battle a Frenchman with dark secrets. It's spiritual warfare vs.the occult with a question.
Will they learn enough about God’s Words to defend themselves and others or will evil overcome them?
I will be telling more about Gatehaven in the coming weeks.But for now, I want to post what is written at the top of the page that you might not be able to read. It's part of Lena Nelson Dooley's endorsement.

A dark gothic novel with interesting characters and a strong Christian thread woven through it. Gathaven is a wonderful read for lovers of gothic novels.
Lena Nelson Dooley

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I forgot to mention that Gatehaven won the 2013 Creationi House Fiction Writing Contest, and part of my prize for winning was the publication of Gatehaven in trade paperback and later as an e-book. Look for Gatehaven in early October 2013. To find all my books, write Molly Noble Bull in the search slot at online and walk-in bookstores.

DO YOU BELIEVE IN GIANTS? L.A. Marzulli does.

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By Molly Noble Bull

Fe, Fi, Fo, Fum. Are giants real?

I didn’t think so. I always thought stories about giants were fables like Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Peter Rabbit.  But after I discovered that giants are mentioned in the Bible, I wondered.

The David and Goliath story sounded a lot like Jack and the Beanstalk, and the story of David and Goliath is found in the Bible. For me, that meant it was true. Then I found still more about giants in the Bible.

Now I was really confused.

Two Christian ministries helped clear things up for me.

.   Prophecy in the News: www.prophecyinthenews.com

.   Sid Roth’s (It’s Supernatural): www.sidroth.org

You’ll find out a lot about giants from L.A. Marzulli, Tom Horn and others, if you visit Prophecy in the News. One of the first things you will learn is that giants are called the Nephilim and that giants are hybrids—half human and half fallen angel. Yep, there really are fallen angels, and according to the Book of Genesis, the first book in the Bible, there were giants on the earth.

In those days, and even later, there were giants on the earth who were the descendants of human women and heavenly beings. They were the great heroes and mighty men of long ago.

Genesis chapter 6 and verse 4, Good News Bible

Some think the great heroes and mighty men mentioned in the verse above could refer to characters like Apollo and Zeus found in Greek literature, and if you would like to learn more about giants and this interesting topic, click below. Then buy L.A. Marzulli’s book and DVD On the Trail of the Nephilim.

Yep, it's kind of scary. Yet the info is based on the Bible. 

Who said the Bible wasn't interesting? 

Click below to hear a Prophecy in the News Interview with L.A. Marzulli about this book and his DVD. Watchers 6. 

https://vimeo.com/68701399

Then click to hear Sid Roth’s five days of radio interviews with L.A. Marzulli.

http://www.sidroth.org/site/News2?abbr=tv_&page=NewsArticle&id=13321

Fantastic!

WANNA WIN A FREE COPY OF A YOUNG ADULT NOVEL?

If you read the interview below and left a comment, you are already entered in a contest to win a free copy of K. Dawn Bryn's Christian e-book, HOTLINE GIRL for young adults. If not, scroll down to the article just below this one, read the interview and leave a comment. In order to win a free book, you must leave a comment.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO FALL IN LOVE ONLINE?

To find out, read HOTLINE GIRL by K. Dawn Byrn.

An Interview by Molly Noble Bull

Hotline Girl by K. Dawn Byrn is an adorable novel for young adults with a cute plot, and it is perfect for summer reading. Many if not most parents will give Hotline Girl five stars merely because it is a Christian book. When you add readability to the mix, you’ve got a winner.

Below is list of questions the author, K. Dawn Byrn, answered for this interview.

Read on.

Molly:

.   K. Dawn, apparently you believe that it is possible to fall in love online. You could be right. Personally, I met my one and only husband in college. But I know of a pastor who fell in love with a woman he met online. The couple got married, and the last I heard, they lived happily ever after.

So okay K. Dawn, why did you write this book? 

K:

.  I thought it would be fun to explore how a couple could fall in love on-line. When my heroine's high school begins a counseling hotline, she's chosen to work it anonymously. She finds herself giving advice to a guy she's had a crush on forever. Once she knows all the hero's secrets, will love blossom or fail? When he divulges the problems he's having with his girlfriend, she's tempted to give him advice that will break them up. Will she do the right thing?

Molly:

.   Call me old fashion or just old, but I’m not sure about this online romance idea. I know it worked for the pastor I mentioned, but I’m going to need to think about it a little longer before I give it my seal of approval for my grandchildren. But as I said, the concept makes for a “cool” story idea. The story sounds down right cute. That brings me to my next question.

Why do you write?

K.:

.   I write because I can't stop. It's more than a hobby; it's a passion. It's the most fun I've ever had in my life! I like to say that I write for the simple joy of placing words on the page, and it's true!

Molly:

.   Bravo. Me, too. So, are you a plotter or do you just write with no clear destination in mind?

K.:

.   I’m a big time plotter because I write all of my books in 30-day marathons.

Molly:

.   I don’t mean to interrupt, but I need to invite you back here to find out how you are able to write a book in 30 days. Wow! Okay, so please continue.

K.:

.   I have to start with a thorough plot. That doesn't mean that sometimes the story doesn't take a life of its own, surprising me when it takes me down a road I hadn't planned to travel.

Molly:

.   Interesting. So what are you working on right now?

K.:

.   I'm working on a thriller about a serial killer. It's a difficult story because there are several twists, and turns, and I have to be careful how I write it for everything to fall into place correctly.

Molly:

A thriller, now that book really sounds interesting. You need to come back when that one is finished and tell us all about it. But before you go, tell us more about your current release.

K. Dawn:

.   Okay. Here’s the cover blurb.

When the school counselor asks Abby to work a counseling chat line, she begs her to choose someone else. When Race, Abby's three-year crush, begins using the chat line to talk about his girlfriend problems, can Abby be impartial when she really wants to tell him to dump her?

Race notices Abby after she has a complete makeover. He begins to spend more time with her and feels like a cheater because he likes the hotline girl too. How can he like two girls at once? Abby is thrilled when Race begins spending time with her, but she's crushed when he tells the hotline girl that he likes her and wants to take her out. Is he a player? Will he even want to be with her when he finds out that she is the hotline girl and knows all his deepest secrets?

Molly:

.   So y’all, you need to go out and buy this book for your kindle. And K.Dawn, thanks for stopping by.

To find Hotline Girl at online and walk-in bookstores, write K.Dawn Byre in the search slog. 
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All who write a comment are entered in a contest to win a free copy of Hotline Girl by K Dawn Byrn.