Posts by Bill Wilson
The American Chronicles: A friendship forged in Faith and Adventure
At the Wilson household, we try to treat every day as both a gift from God and a fresh invitation to explore something new. After nearly four decades together, Chris and I have had our share of adventures, including a few we’d prefer not to repeat, but each one shaped us. That’s life. One steady…
Read MoreThe March of Prophecy Part III — The Shape of the Last Days?
In observing the current events in the Middle East, This is The Daily Jot’s part three and final blog of the March of Prophecy series that connects the dots of agreements, leaders, and Scripture. Turkey, Syria, Iran and Iraq are seemingly moving in a loosely coordinated direction. Syria is rebuilding ties with Iran. Turkey is…
Read MoreStupidocrisy: Don’t Be Fooled Again
Pfizer is back in the spotlight, rolling out trial results that claim its new mRNA influenza vaccine outperforms the standard flu shot. The headlines trumpet “better efficacy,” as if we’ve all forgotten the last three years. But FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary says it’s a non-starter, “The trial showed zero benefit” for seniors.” Approval denied.…
Read MoreThe March of Prophecy Part II—Framework of a Middle East covenant
In observing the current events in the Middle East, This is The Daily Jot’s part two of a three-part series on the March of Prophecy that connects the dots of agreements, leaders, and Scripture. Recent diplomatic moves are reshaping the Middle East. Gaza, Syria, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Turkey are suddenly part of an effort…
Read MoreOf Faces, Blessings, and a New Name
In Genesis 32–36, Vayishlach (And He Sent), Jacob prepares to meet Esau, uncertain whether his brother wants to kill him. He sends messengers ahead and learns Esau is approaching with 400 men, which shakes him to the core. Jacob divides his family, prays, and sends gifts in waves, doing everything within his power to protect the…
Read MoreThe American Chronicles: Sweet Run Surprise
Every once in a while you stumble onto a place that feels like someone tapped you on the shoulder and said, “Hey, want to see something cool?” That was Sweet Run State Park for us, tucked off a quiet stretch of Harpers Ferry Road. The entrance is so unassuming you half expect a park ranger…
Read MoreThe March of Prophecy Part I—The peacemakers
In observing the current events in the Middle East, The Daily Jot is offering a three-part series on the March of Prophecy that connects the dots of agreements, leaders, and Scripture. The headlines out of Washington recently have been astonishing: A US president sitting down with a Syrian leader whose past includes fighting alongside militant…
Read MoreStupidocrisy–Terrorists, Socialists, and the Optics No One Wants to Talk About
There’s no polite way to open this one, so let’s just be honest about the optics. President Trump publicly met with Syria’s terrorist “president” Ahmed al-Sharaa, a man who helped kill US troops as a member of al Qaida. Trump said al-Sharaa is a “Tough guy. Strong past. Very strong past. Fighter. He’s a real…
Read MoreAn Alarming Shift toward historic disaster
There’s an alarming real shift happening in how younger Americans view Israel, terrorism and the Jewish people. Recent polling shows attitudes that would have been unthinkable twenty years ago. Among adults under 30, only 14 percent say their sympathies lie mostly with Israel, while 33 percent side with the Palestinians. Another survey shows 38 percent…
Read MoreThe Place
Jacob’s journey in Genesis 28:10-32:2, “Vayetze,” (And he went) opens with tension and uncertainty. After securing the blessing of the firstborn through deception, Jacob becomes the target of his brother Esau’s vengeance and flees toward his mother’s relatives in Haran. On the way, exhaustion drops him into sleep at a specific place, Ha Maquom. He…
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