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PAGE 4B DAILY JOURNAL ONLINEATWWW.DAILYJOURNALONLINE.COM WEEKEND, DECEMBER 26-27, 2015 LIFESTYLES 2015: The Simmering Pot Skirmish at Pulliam's Farm arise; the economy is probably the next one in line. Throw the Psalm 83 invasion (especially if the "fire" that destroys Israel's neighbors are Israeli nukes used in a last-ditch effort Israel's victory. Amos chapters 1-2 also, lists all the invaders one by one and their destruction by "fire." Isreal is not without considerable damage; as her government is likely destroyed Amos 2:5, "But I will send a fire The Christmas season calls to mind one of the most controversial incidents of the Civil War in the Ozarks, the so-called Christmas Day Massacre (or the Wilson Massacre) that occurred in Ripley County on December 25, 1863. In late 1863, Union troops captured Centerville, to save their country) into the mix, and we have the recipe for a world leader, someone with the answers to rising from the ashes. The last major news item with prophetic implications is still ongoingThe American Presidential election.

upon Judah, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem." The second major news story with prophetic implications are separate reoccurring events terrorism and mass shootings. Of the county seat of Reynolds County, but on December 21 a company of Confederate colonel Tim Reeves's 15th Missouri Cavalry Regiment under Captain Jesse Pratt recaptured the town and took about 100 Federal soldiers prisoner. Someone, perhaps an escaped Federal soldier, quickly carried the news to Union headquarters at Pilot Rev. Tim Johnson IV: m. Larry Wood As each day passes, we are one day closer to the return of Jesus Christ.

Jesus gave us signs and as each year passes the signs become more frequent and intensive. There were three main news stories, two continuing and one reoccurring throughout 2015 which made the year a simmering pot for Biblical prophecy. There were no specific prophecies fulfilled, but it was a year of events leading up to and enabling the fulfillment of prophecies. Like a simmering pot of chili, it's not quite yet ready, but it soon will be. The first of our three news stories is the war in Syria.

I believe the Syrian war is making great strides for setting up the invasion of Israel as prophesied in Psalm 83. Using the modern day names for the invading confederacy of Psalm 83 the invaders are (the Biblical KJV names are in parenthesis) The Palestinians (tabernacles of Edom), Arabs (Ihmaleites and the Hagarenes), Central Jordan (Moab), Jubayl Lebanon aka Byblos (Gebal), Northern Jordan (Ammon), The Negev into the Sinai (Amalek), Gaza (Philistines), Lebanon (inhabitants of Tyre), Syria into western Iraq (Assur), and Southern Jordan (the children of Lot). Assur, as far as ISIS is concerned, is interesting. When Amos wrote his prophecy, Assur was what is currently Northern Syria into Iraq ending just south of modern day Baghdad. ISIS controls nearly all of this territory now.

Is ISIS the resurrection of the Biblical Assur? Will ISIS control more or all of the territory that eventually invades Israel? Does ISIS take over Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan? No one knows for sure, but it will be interesting to watch how ISIS and the Syrian war develops. One way or another, these areas along with the Palestinians from Gaza form an alliance and invades Israel. If you are wondering the outcome, Psalm describes When the Antichrist rules there will still be nations; there will still be Heads of State, however, the world will be under the control of one man. The Trump phenomenon is fascinating. Even his supporters don't agree with everything he says, but, support him or not, the vast majority do see him as a man that speaks his mind and is a leader.

Before you put two and two together and come up with five, I do not think Donald Trump is the Antichrist, but he does have a bandwagon people are still climbing on when all the indications are that the wagon should have crashed a long time ago. The entire Trump bandwagon thing is an indication that people are warming up to the idea of a leader; one who has answers to the problems whether they agree with him or not. This mindset is the type of mindset that will allow the entire world, including the United States, to accept the dictates of one man. The signs are in the pot, and the chili is steaming. It will be done before we know it.

Preacher Tim Johnson is pastor of Countryside Baptist Church in Parke County Indiana. Email: preacherspointgmail. com. Website: www.preacherjohnson.com. Preacher Johnson is available for revivals, prophecy conferences, and other speaking.

All Scripture KJV. Luke 21:25 speaks of, "upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity" as one of the signs of Christ's return. Jesus is talking about times in which nations will be under so much duress they won't have answers to the problems. This situation is critical to end time events because the world suffering from multiple problems that seem to have no answer is the type of world that allows the Antichrist to arise as what appears to be a savior. When it comes to terrorism, opinions range from allowing all Syrian refugees to enter the country, to closing the door to all Muslims, to listening to all phone conversations and reading all emails to showing probable cause and a warrant issued before surveillance can begin.

The lines are being drawn between safety and freedom and with many, any compromise is unacceptable. The situation is much the same with mass shootings. Opinions range from gather all handguns and the banning of assault rifles to everyone should have a gun unless they have a felony conviction. Again, both sides, unwilling to make any compromise. I'm not writing this to give an opinion; I'm writing this to show that these are only two problems that are causing "perplexity" within the nations just as the Bible said would come.

Other problems will Knob. Meanwhile, Pratt hauled his captives south to Ripley County and turned them over to Colonel Reeves. On the 23rd, Major James Wilson was sent out from Pilot Knob with two companies of the Third Missouri State Militia in pursuit of the Rebels. On December 25, Reeves was camped at Pulliam's farm in the southwest part of Ripley with about 150 of his men, along with the Federal prisoners. According to some post-war accounts, at least sixty civilians from the region, many of them family members of Reeves's soldiers, were also present to celebrate Christmas.

Colonel Reeves, who was a Baptist minister as well as a military officer, conducted religious services, and then the group sat down for a holiday dinner. Suddenly the festivities were violently interrupted when Wilson and his men charged into the camp and started firing. Only about thirty-five Confederates, those guarding the prisoners, had arms, with the rest having stacked their weapons during dinner, and the Rebel camp was quickly overrun. At least thirty Southern soldiers were killed, and most of the rest were taken prisoner, although Reeves managed to escape. Some accounts claim that many civilians, including women and children, were also slaughtered.

This point, however, is very much in dispute. As a number of historians of the Civil War in Missouri have pointed out, the massacre story seems not to have gained currency until many years after the war and seems to have arisen strictly from local legend. What seems without doubt, however, is that this incident clearly illustrates that peace on earth did not reign in the Missouri Ozarks during the Civil War, even on a sacred holiday like Christmas Day. The war in our state was a bitter provincial conflict, with Missourians often killing other Mis-sourians, and such was the case with the incident at Pulliam's farm. The war in Missouri was often driven by revenge, as the Christmas Day incident and its aftermath also illustrates.

During General Sterling Price's invasion of Missouri in the fall of 1864, Major Wilson and a handful of his men were captured at Pilot Knob and taken north as the Confederates continued their incursion into the state. In early October near Beaufort in western Franklin County, the captives were turned over to Colonel Reeves, who ordered them summarily executed. Those who believe that many civilians were killed at Pulliam's farm say that Wilson and his men were shot in direct retaliation for the Christmas Day incident nine months earlier. Those who doubt the civilian massacre story say Wilson's execution was merely the violent culmination of a long-running hostility between him and Reeves. In addition to the action at Pulliam's farm, they also cite the burning of Doniphan by Union forces at the beginning of Price's raid as a more immediate cause for Reeves's action.

British MP says US denied boarding to Muslim family widely condemned and warned that some Muslims believe the public condemnation of Trump's position "contrasts with what is going on in practice." Talha Ahmad, a spokesman with the Muslim Council of Britain, told Sky News the denial of boarding privileges is "very, very worrying" because it is part of a pattern. "It seems like it's not a unique or isolated incident," he said, asserting that Muslims are often singled out. Cameron's office said he would investigate the matter. He had earlier characterized Trump's policy as "divisive and wrong." U.S. Embassy officials declined comment Wednesday.

who feel discriminated against. The issue is sensitive in part because U.S. presidential contender Donald Trump has called for a temporary ban on Muslims visiting the U.S. due to concerns about extremist attacks. Creasy's office told The Associated Press Wednesday that she had written to Cameron seeking his intervention.

She complained that officials who kept the family two brothers and their nine children from boarding provided no information and said she had hit "a brick wall" seeking information about the case. She said there is "growing fear" among British Muslims that aspects of Trump's plans are coming into practice even though they have been GREGORY KATZ ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON (AP) Prime Minister David Cameron's office says he will look into a lawmaker's claim that U.S. officials prevented a British Muslim family from flying to Disneyland for a planned holiday. Stella Creasy, a member of the opposition Labour Party, says U.S. officials gave no explanation for refusing to allow her constituents to board a flight from Gatwick Airport on Dec.

15. She told The Guardian newspaper this is part of a larger pattern affecting British Muslims, and that a lack of information from U.S. officials is sparking resentment among Muslims Birth Announcements Kaden Hudman; grandparents, Cheryl Hindman, Kerry Hindman and Alton Hudman. Rose. Brother, Benjamin; grandparents, Dennis and Kathy Mills and Terry Anderson.

Henry Kristofor Otis Long Shawn and Rebecca Long of Ste. Genevieve are the parents of a son born December 3, 2015 at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was named Henry Kristofor Otis. Brother, Grant Conrad; grandparents, Mark and Brenda Beard and Christine and Ernest Long.

Lydia Ruth Darden Brian and Michele Darden are the parents of a daughter born October 18, 2015 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was named Lydia Ruth. Siblings, Stephen, Morgan and Nathaniel; grandparents, Gary and Dianne McClain and Roger and Debbie Darden. Braiden Kenneth Fenton Cassie Broeker and Brandon Fenton are the parents of a son born October 21, 2015 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was named Braiden Kenneth.

Evelyn Rose Almstedt Kimberly Almstedt and Aaron Thompson are the parents of a daughter born October 25, 2015 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. She weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and was named Evelyn Rose. Siblings, Tyanna Teal and Tristan Almstedt; grandparents, Steven and Diane Almstedt and Bud and Sherry Vest. Adalynn Faith Trentman Zachary and Rachel Trentman are the parents of a daughter born October 14, 2015 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was named Adalynn Faith.

Grandparents, Brian and Stacy Trentman and Yvette and Terry Lybarger. Alice Clare Solomon Paul and Becky Solomon are the parents of a daughter born October 30, 2015 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. She weighed 9 pounds, 9 ounces and was named Alice Clare. Sister, Lily Solomon; grandparents, Harry and Sheryl Walker, Joyce Pevea and Paul and Becky Solomon Sr. (Willard).

Eva Marie Bell Monica Bell and Trevor Bell are the parents of a daughter born November 4, 2015 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces and was named Eva Marie. Brother, Carter Forrester; grandparents, Natalie Smith, Don McDowell, Rose Bell and Doug Bell. Noah Lee Niehaus-Aldridge Kodee Aldridge and Nick Nie-haus are the parents of a son born November 4, 2015 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was named Noah Lee.

Siblings, Isaac, Hayden and Autumn; grandparents, Cindy Aldridge, Debbie Bable and Danny Niehaus Drake Joseph Horrell Drew and Amy Horrell are the parents of a son born November 11, 2015 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. He weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and was named Drake Joseph. Brother, Eli; grandparents, Steve and Tina Edwards and Steve and Michele Horrell; great-grandparents, Barbara Amsden and Kenny Miller and Doreen Watts. Charles Edwin Spatafora Angel Lynn Spatafora is the mother of a son born November 10, 2015 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. He weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces and was named Charles Edwin.

Brother, Hunter Spatafora; grandparents, Tina and Darren Spatafora. Carter Alan Westfall Anna Willis and Dale West-fall are the parents of a son born November 5, 2015 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was named Carter Alan. Siblings, Trent Tidwell, Nick Friedmeyer and Emma Mosley; grandparents, Susan Willis and Jeanie Hallimayer. Mackenzie Hoffman Amy Haise and Dale Hoffman are the parents of a daughter born November 3, 2015 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson.

She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was named Mackenzie Hoffman. Sister, Kiely Marler; grandparents, Bev and Kerry Hoffman. Christopher Allen Eaton Jr. Christopher Eaton and Katie Hoffman are the parents of a son born November 14, 2015 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. He weighed 5 pounds, 4 ounces and was named Christopher Allen.

Sister, Riley Rhineberger; grandparents, Bev and Kerry Hoffman, Stacy Eaton and Ray Stippey. Gabriel Walter Robertson Krystle Baker and Brett Robertson are the parents of a son born November 16, 2015. He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was named Gabriel Walter. Sister, Lillian Rugen; grandparents, Lela and Larry Baker of Hillsboro and Pam and Mike Robertson of Cedar Hill. Kaylynn Faye Donovan John and Laura Donovan are the parents of a daughter born November 19, 2015 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson.

She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was named Kaylynn Faye. Brother, Ian; grandparents, Paul and Deborah Donovan and James and Marsha Akins. Akyah Star Brand Brittany and Justin Brand are the parents of a daughter born November 23, 2015 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was named Akyah Star. Siblings, Tea-gen Brand, Jokia Brand and Tiago Brand; grandparents, Angie Har-vell, Kevin Lillard and Kevin and Teresa Brand.

Timothy Taylor Selsor Patrick and Carly Selsor are the parents of a son born November 24, 2015 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was named Timothy Taylor. Siblings, Nolan and Raegan; grandparents, Tim and Alexa Selsor, Tami Williams and Jerry Williams. Jillian Rose Mills Adam and Tabitha Mills are the parents of a daughter born December 4, 2015 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. She weighed 7 pounds and was named Jillian Cali Cooley; grandparents, Mike and Janet Cooley and Kenneth and Paula Pace.

William Edward Hannah Jennifer Robinson and Matthew Hannah of Bonne Terre are the parents of a son born November 3, 2015 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces and was named William Edward. Zoie and Aaron Cole, Alexander and McKenzie Robinson and Kaitlyn and Mason Hannah; grandparents, Sheryl Elmwardy and Richard Hannah. Paisley Nicole Elders Stacy Scurlock and Corey Elders are the parents of a daughter born November 1, 2015 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was named Paisley Nicole.

Sister, Kameryn; grandparents, Mark and Virginia Elders of Farmington, Kelvin Scurlock of Sullivan and Debbie Sweeney of Farmington. James Allan Slinger Jr. James and Andrea Slinger are the parents of a son born November 2, 2015 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and was named James Allan. Sisters, Hayleigh and Raelyn Slinger; grandparents, Ronald Slinger and Linda LaChance; great-grandparents, Jackie Boyer and Carol Fenwick.

Camden Renee Griggs Eric and Erika Griggs are the parents of a daughter born November 4, 2015 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was named Camden Renee. Grandparents, Archie and Sonya Camden, Anita and Harry Gray and the late Mark Griggs. Kohen Hudman Jason Hudman and Jayme Hindman are the parents of a son born October 27, 2015 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. He weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and was named Kohen Hudman.

Brother, Sofia Grace Cooley Albert and Mary Cooley are the parents of a daughter born November 5, 2015 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was named Sofia Grace. Sister,.