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willemv:
Octoberose , I could have phrased that better ,like "Bush /Obama/NATO " and "deaths / displaced". But that was not he point - the point was to observe history past and present in the light of God's plan and see how God uses tyrants/people to achieve His plan. I am sure there was also a remnant of "good" Germans during WW2. Myself I lived through the SA Apartheid era and as I grew up under these circumstances I did not consider them particularly evil, although many if not most south africans abused the system and many atrocities happened. I was a serious believer in those days as well ( not as mature as now ), I ended up the CEO of a large electronic company which took me all over the world at the highest levels (governments and civil both ). At the same time I started a Social Responsibility Trust in the company with a permanent staff of 12 high level individuals doing upliftment in SA rural areas (schools ,creches and argicultural projects ) which, had it not been for the fact that our company made excellent profits for the group , would have gotten me fired as I was spending money on an area which was not anywhere near the the company mission.At all times during my life I have felt that I was not at home in this world , I was a stranger and in fact very lonesome . I had to participate in social affairs because of my position and I loathed it.
I took early retirement in 1996 as I could not bear it anymore. This was much to my financial disadvantage ,so much so that now at 75 I still have to work to make ends meet and we live a very modest life.
Ok, so now you might understand me a little better. I am grateful to have stumbled on Ray's site and learned that the Lord puts things on your path at the time you need them just before you get desperate. I spend a lot of time studying and I watch most international news broadcasts and follow world events seeing the King of King's footsteps as present history unfolds. Kindest greetings in Christ ,Wim

octoberose:
Willem , you sound like a man who has had  a life well lived and still growing .
  :)

indianabob:
Hi Willemv,

Great to have you with us.
Looking forward to learning more about your journey of faith.

Sincerely, Indiana Bob

Dennis Vogel:

--- Quote ---so that now at 75 I still have to work to make ends meet and we live a very modest life.
--- End quote ---

I'll be 73 in July and work seven days a week to pay the bills. I understand.

indianabob:
Hi Dennis,

Well now I am ashamed of myself.  ;)
I only worked to age 70 and took my small retirement.
As it turned out I was asked to retire to shave costs. My job was so essential that they didn't need to replace me. Been on Soc Sec. since 2005 and learning more each day.
I'm beginning to feel like the "Six Million Dollar Man" of TV fame. What with two steel joints and surgical scars all over my trunk. Maybe there'e hope for me yet. 

Fortunately I've got me a Proverbs 31 woman to love me and keep me straight all these 56 years.  ;D

I*Bob

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