Archive for the ‘Biblical Economics & Money’ Category

Pain ahead

Friday, June 8th, 2012

Debt levels continue to be at historic highs both in the personal sector as well as the public sector.  To qualify for a loan, the lending institutions have reverted back to rather stringent borrowing requirements so it doesn’t matter how low the cost of money is, people won’t or can’t borrow more.  To add insult to injury, the savers are being punished by being paid virtually nothing for their savings accounts.  The beneficiary is the federal government.  Near zero interest rates keep the interest payments unrealistically low so the government can delay any attempt to reduce spending.  With such a large debt structure any interest rate spikes could send the economy  into a tailspin.  The Federal Reserve believes that inflating your way out of debt is the only road to take.  This means that any wealth you have accumulated that does not keep up with inflation will be depreciated in purchasing power in order to pay for poor fiscal policy decisions.  The innocent once again pay for the guilty.

There is no silver bullet to solve this situation.  Someone will pay.  The con artist will attempt to misdirect you in order to extract your money.  The strategists will attempt to convince you all is well while your hard earned wealth gets sucked out of your savings account.  Terms such as “for the greater good” will be resurrected to convince the population to rally around the Flag.  Exploitation of the masses will occur until their eyes are opened and demand change.

Manipulation of the paper markets will continue to support the rhetoric coming out of politicians’ mouths.  Silver is depressed versus gold and its volatility tends to scare away investors who are not sure about the macroeconomic picture.  Historically, I have found that predicting the timing of macroeconomic change is nearly impossible.  The current environment seems to hang on longer than anyone can project.  But when that day comes, many will be caught off guard.  In the meantime, stay lean and mean.  Move your debt level to zero and keep your precious metal monthly purchasing program intact (if you have available funds).  “If you can’t pay cash don’t buy it” as Momma used to say.  “Stupid is as stupid does.”

Those who are called to serve should prepare to do just that.  We are all in this together and we should encourage others to set aside their “me and my four and no more” attitude and start thinking about the less fortunate.  Their numbers will soon increase dramatically.  Love and unity will then take center stage!

There is such an attitude of elitism and entitlement out there that I expect much sorrow to be attached to the coming pain.  Men’s and women’s egos continue to exalt themselves over others in an attempt to convince themselves that they are “special” and should be treated in that manner.  Israel demanded a king and was put into a long term judgment cycle because they wanted a social class hierarchy.  They rejected an intimate relationship with Our Heavenly Father who is not in “ego feeding” business.  Jesus made himself of no reputation but many who claim to be mature in Christendom, seek to exalt themselves over others.  When the current system comes tumbling down, pain and sorrow be widespread even among those who were thought to be mature in Christ.  Focusing on Love now will properly position you for the upcoming events.

Eurozone Realities

Thursday, June 7th, 2012

Bank runs in Europe are moving closer to a wide scale basis.  Countries are passing legislation to restrict capital flows.  The U.S. does not want its citizens moving money out of its borders.  Why?  They are concerned about future economic stability.  The think tanks are busy trying to foresee what might happen given the current circumstances.  One must only look at the actions of leaders to determine what they are privately thinking.  While they are attempting to sell the public on the idea that “all is well” and we are on the road to recovery, they are busy implementing stop gap measures to prevent the wheels coming off the economic wagon.  Freedoms are being curbed, tax laws are becoming more restrictive, and don’t forget to empty your pockets before going into security to board your plane.  Large corporations and banks receive favorable treatment as we enter into the uncharted territory of economic lawlessness.  The problem in the Eurozone runs parallel to that of the U.S.  We are told that things are manageable then suddenly the politicians call for emergency meetings.  This has been the rule since 2008.  We reported the current issues years in advance.  This is not new news.  Our Heavenly Father has given us adequate warning about the impending economic disaster.  The following slides from a great presentation provide us some detail of the issue in Europe.  The  U.S. could be substituted for Germany but with larger numbers.  In the link below, you can view all slides of the presentation.  In the end of this complex issue, who is on the line for the losses?  The taxpayer/saver who has his wealth concentrated in paper currency.  What a mess!

The following is part of the core issue to Germany:

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As the housing bubble bursts:

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See: http://www.businessinsider.com/carmel-asset-management-germany-is-riskier-than-you-think-2012-6#-1

Kingdom Enterprises

Monday, June 4th, 2012

Read the following and contemplate it:

The problem with "Christian" businesses is just that —
    Christian business — they are not Kingdom
Enterprises.

Christian businesses try to take the world’s model —
    the bottom line being money — and add Christ to
    it.  It is like when My Son first came: they had a
    model, Judaism, and they wanted to keep it.  They
    wanted to add Christ to Judaism and keep all the
    old ways.

This is the same today, not because people don’t
    have the right heart, but because they do not
    have the revelation of what a Kingdom Enterprise
    is, its foundation, its principles, or how it is to
    function in the Kingdom.

This is KEY — profound — pay attention!
    The foundation is Me, My Love, and to serve people.
    The bottom line of Kingdom Enterprises is not
    money, nor can it be.
To check what your bottom line is; check what
    your decisions are made from — money or people.
Decisions in the Kingdom will be made because they
    are right and in line with the Kingdom — not
    because of money.

Money is to be used in the Kingdom and for the Kingdom,
    but will not to be the basis of the Kingdom.
So this is the start of what I have to show you
    about Kingdom Enterprises.

As I have shown before, to have the proper Foundation
    and bottom line is KEY for a Kingdom Enterprise.
   
Some think the purpose of a Kingdom Enterprise should
    be making money.  It is not.  It is service; money
    is the by-product of a fruitful Kingdom Enterprise —
    with the proper Foundation and Covenant.

After the proper Foundation is established, next comes
    the Covenant.  I start relationships with a Covenant.
    First, between Myself and initiators , and then with
    the people.  The Covenant states that the initiators
    and the Kingdom Enterprise will embody all of Who I
    AM — Love, Mercy, Grace, Justice, and that people
    are more important than money. This will be the
    Covenant that the Kingdom Enterprise will operate from.

Then will come the Covenant between the initiators
    and the people (helpers or doers).  They will covenant
    with the people that they, as initiators,  will fully
    implement the Covenant that they have made with Me.

If the people believe in the Foundation and Covenant
    between Me and the initiators, then they will enter
    into the Covenant.  It becomes their Covenant — a
    Covenant between Me, the initiators, the people
    and the Kingdom Enterprise.

A Kingdom Enterprise will be unified as one in the
    Covenant with shared goals for the purpose of
    service.  No longer, as with worldly businesses,
    will there be competing groups that bring separation.
When the Kingdom comes in fullness, it will be a whole
    New World where enterprises will be conducted in
    My ways, not because of the bottom line of money.
My Kingdom come!

www.unity153.net is now under peer review

Monday, June 4th, 2012

I was asked to speak at the Dallas Pentecost  Conference that happened to begin on the 153rd day of the year.  It was appropriate to announce that the Kingdom Enterprise website was now operational since that day happened to be my target for completing the initial development of the website.  Our Heavenly Father chose that day back on March 17th at the Sunny Day meeting in Eau Claire, WI.  We are all called to be obedient to HIS Word.  I am doing my part and I trust you are doing your part as well.  If not, Our Heavenly Father will raise others to complete the tasks at hand.

This website will begin the process of connecting people with callings and resources reserved for establishing the Kingdom of GOD on earth.  The site is designed for global access and is funded through Servias Ministries, Inc. and/or its directors.  We expect the site to grow and expand in function as Our Heavenly Father directs.  We expect “Kingdom Enterprises” to arise from the connections made here.  Their focus will be to serve mankind rather than mammon.  What a refreshing thought!  Love will be the basis for Kingdom Enterprises rather than greed and lust.  Any information you enter in is voluntary.  Clearly the more complete will enable us to “connect the dots” as the needs of the Kingdom arise.

The website will be reviewed and updated before people will be allowed to enter their detailed information for inclusion on the Kingdom initiative.  In the meantime, let me explain how you can sign up.

Go to www.unity153.net

To request a User ID and password, click on KG_Learn

You will be sent to another page.  On this page you will have the opportunity to complete the following:

Fill out the information: CropperCapture[95]

Click on Submit Request and you will be emailed a User ID and Password to enter the website once the site has been reviewed for general use.

Unity153 is at hand

Thursday, May 31st, 2012

On March 17th in Eau Claire, Wisconsin at the Sunny Day Meeting, Our Heavenly Father had me proclaim the initiation of the unity153.net project.  At that time, I projected the website to be operational on June 1st.  It will officially be operational on that day.  It will continue to evolve and be enhanced but I will be able to demonstrate its use in the Dallas Conference.  June 1st happens to be on the 153rd day of the year this year since it is leap year.

There has been much resistance to this project on some levels but I was assured that the project would be completed.  The project was internally funded thus we asked for no financial assistance.  Angelic intervention was required to assure completion of the project of which I am grateful.

I believe this represents a notable turning point in establishing the Kingdom of GOD on earth.  Mystery Babylon controls the current economic system by way of banks and corporations around the world.  They channel their profits to promote their agenda of control and manipulation.  I expect the goods and services they provide will be replaced by Kingdom enterprises as the Heavenly Kingdom spreads across the globe.  As people realize the benefits of doing business with Kingdom enterprises, they will embrace the change from greed to Love.  In order for this to happen an infrastructure must be built.  Unity153 is the beginning.  May Our Heavenly Father be pleased!

What will decide November Election?

Tuesday, May 29th, 2012

A financial meltdown of the Euro could spread to the U.S. and cause Obama to lose the November election.  So what do you think any politician would do in this case?  Prop up the Euro at all costs.  How do you do that?  You direct the Federal Reserve Bank to “lend” money to the European Central Bank (ECB) in some form that will hopefully escape the public scrutiny.  Effectively, the FED will turn on the printing presses and further depreciated the value of the dollar.  The loan may go through the IMF on its way to Europe.  The goal is to win the election before the wheels fall off of the Euro wagon.

Where is that statesman when we really need him?  All stops will be pulled out to retain the status quo prior to November.  The biggest unemployment issue is a politician’s own loss of a job, whether it be a president or a prime minister.  The problem is that the world leaders do not see a real choice but to kick the can down the road.  They know the pain of the masses will be too severe and could cause chaos in the streets.  There is no worldly solution without excessive pain.  Each politician hopes that the black swan event that would evoke a tipping point to a meltdown would not happen on his or her watch.

The only solution that I see is a Kingdom-based solution.  Our Heavenly Father’s wisdom is sufficient to resolve this mess mankind has created.  Heaven has no such problems and there is sufficiency for all.  There is complete unity in Heaven.  For a system to work and replace the current system on earth there must also be complete unity.  Jesus said, “Now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We are.”  Those who are called into unity will be “kept” through the times ahead.

By the way, during our trip to Australia we saw a family of black swans:

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Hmmmm!

End of the Road Documentary

Monday, May 28th, 2012

This documentary costs $5 to watch.  The current system is heading for failure and this film provides a view shared by many.  It is important to hear what many experts who are called to this arena are saying:

http://muvi.es/w1660/31444

 

The question is: What will replace the current system?

I believe the Kingdom of GOD is to come forth.

Required Disclaimer:

The views and statements expressed in the film do not necessarily reflect the views of Servias Ministries, Inc.and does not warrant the accuracy, reliability, currency or completeness of those views or statements and does not accept any legal liability whatsoever arising from any reliance on the views, statements and subject matter of the film.  The film and the views and statements expressed in the film are not intended to be a substitute for professional financial advise.  You should seek your own professional financial Advise before investing.

U.S. Dollar Summary

Friday, May 25th, 2012

Underlying Relative Impact on
Fundamentals Condition USD
Trade Balance Severe Deficit Negative
Interest Rates Extreme Low Negative
Economic Growth No Recovery / Low Negative *
Inflation High Negative *
Political Stability Low Negative **
Fiscal Condition Worst of Developed World Negative
* Not fully recognized in the markets
** Euro area concerns temporarily taking global attention.

 

Source:  http://www.shadowstats.com/article/no-441-april-durable-goods-orders-new-and-existing-home-sales-us-dollar

John Williams’ shadowstats.com (paid subscription) tracks the raw economic data published by the U.S. Government.  He then calculates indices based on historical formulas used by the U.S. Government.  Over time, the government statisticians were required to change the formula to paint a better picture of the economy.

I agree with John’s assessment.  We are heading for a cliff.

Central banks bought 500 Tons of Gold last year.  400 Tons are expected to be purchased this year.  I wonder why?

Unrighteousness abounding

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

Acts of unrighteousness are becoming so blatant in the global markets, there is hardly anywhere for the average investor to place his assets for the future.

Facebook went public last week.  Their Initial Public Offering (IPO) was greatly anticipated and analysts projected earnings based on them being a public entity.  Potential investors were given these estimates and in turn planned their purchase of stock based on these estimates.  In the middle of the process, earnings estimates were reduced and only some hedge funds were told of this material change.  This is the ultimate unrighteous act in issuing an IPO.  Watch the video:  http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-ticker/facebook-bankers-secretly-cut-facebook-revenue-estimates-middle-133648905.html

The Federal Reserve continues to suppress the interest rates thus punishing savers who follow the prudent rules of personal finance.  The savings rate is lower than the actual rate of inflation thus stealing asset value from the average person.  The government’s huge debt level is the beneficiary.  Low rates mean low interest payments.

Stock manipulation by those in power are at unprecedented levels.  Technical analysis of stocks is designed to follow trends.  This no longer works when the market is being manipulated.

The only solution is for Love to abound and consume all the unrighteousness.  Each of us has a part in this so don’t think that you should just sit on the couch and surf the channels for another escape from reality.  If nothing else, get on your knees and pray the Lord’s Prayer for we should expect “Thy Kingdom come, They Will be done”.  As we come together in unity, this globe will change.  The unrighteous cannot come into unity.  Their fear and greed prevent any true unity from materializing.  They don’t trust anybody and they are always looking over the shoulder and waiting for the other shoe to fall.

European Union moving closer to inflection point

Sunday, May 20th, 2012

Will the EU keep all its members through the summer?  That is the question the markets are asking?  Greece, Italy, and Spain all have systemic problems that won’t be solved by taking the path of austerity.  The people won’t allow it.  Even though the  mainstream media in the U.S. does not provide much coverage of the situation, thankfully the Internet allows the flow of information to reach our shores.  In Spain, the workers 25 years old and under have an unemployment rate of over 50%.  In Greece, some families are putting children up for adoption because they have no means to support them.  Depositors have begun taking their money out of the banks in these countries at an increasing rate.  Moody’s Rating Service has responded by downgrading several Spanish banks on Thursday evening.  See http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/fears-of-bank-runs-increase-in-europe-a-833879.html

The smart money started moving a major portion of deposits out of the banks months’ ago.  Now, the  average depositor perceives the risk as well.  This is an indication that a change is near.  None of the countries are willing to suffer through a self-imposed austerity program to deal with decades of deficits.

Let’s consider the reality.  Man does not know how to manage an economy and eliminate contractions.  Moving to a fiat money system forty-one years ago was a test.  For one generation it looked like a good idea.  The future generations will look back and wonder what were those in power thinking?   Just as in the Book of Judges where the children of Israel would get delivered from their enemies and do right in their own eyes afterward, the current society is doing the same thing in parallel.  Each time the children of Israel would return to lawlessness a short time after their deliverance.  Today is no different except that we have Jesus Christ as the Door into Kingdom Economics.  Once we have been restored to Our Heavenly Father through Christ, we have access to successful principles of Economics that will work for all mankind.  Why?  It is designed with the intent of Love rather than greed.  When Love abounds, new inventions are embraced and help all mankind.  When greed is the primary motivator, the current mess is the result.  Eyes will soon be opened to the difference.  Mankind will be presented with the Kingdom-based Economic system.  I believe they will respond.