Interesting read here, Bud! I have oftened wondered, if the "wages of sin are natural disasters", then why isn't the globe one big pile of smoking debris? Seeing how "all have sinned and come short of the glory of God". This writing definitely clears it up.

I still don't understand the Great Tribulation thing, though. I've just put a proverbial check mark by it, and figured if it's important for me to know, then God will teach me. Like it says, I won't be here anyways, so no big deal. (for me, that is) I don't understand how tribulation is going to be a testimony. Are you saying that God won't "make" bad things happen, but rather it'll just be the consequence of humanity trying to govern itself? I'm not sure I understand. No, I'm SURE I don't understand :oP. But, it's still an interesting read.... I'm enjoying this! Even if I a day late and dollar short in reading it :oP
Blessings!
Lisa