The Time Is Now

"And many false prophets shall arise, and deceive many . . . . For in those days there shall also arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders, insomuch, that, if possible, they shall deceive the very elect, who are the elect according to the covenant . . . . But he that remaineth steadfast and is not overcome, the same shall be saved . . . . And whoso treasureth up my word shall not be deceived." (JS--Matt. Ch.1)I have read A Greater Tomorrow and The Time is Now. I have listened to three Julie Rowe interviews with Mills Crenshaw on youtube. It took much reflection, prayer, research and inspiration to figure it out--and in my case, it was a painful road--but I now know beyond doubt that Julie Rowe is a modern-day false prophet. Fortunately, you don't have to believe me. You, too, can petition the Lord to show you the truth, which I absolutely encourage you to do.WHY JULIE ROWE IS A FALSE PROPHET:Red Flag #1--When it comes to last days events, God never, EVER reveals timing (and if he wants to warn us of something imminent, he'll do so through his PROPHET). Julie Rowe very much reveals the timing of the events she claims she saw through a near death experience in an interview with Mills Crenshaw. She explains why she knew, in detail, when the events were going to happen--and, according to her, it's VERY soon. Especially when you consider the fact that her first book wasn't published until May/2014, this doesn't make sense. A loving Father-In-Heaven would NEVER tell someone to make their message public at such a time, and in such a way (as Julie claims he did) so that only a few people would hear about it. And, even if they were "lucky" enough to discover Julie's books, they would have to read BOTH of them--and spend a whole lot of money very quickly--to have even the remotest hope of surviving what she claims is coming.Even Joseph Smith, when he prayed about the timing of the Second Coming, was only given the following:"Joseph, my son, if thou livest until thou art eighty-five years old, thou shalt see the face of the Son of Man; therefore let this suffice, and trouble me no more on this matter." (D & C 130: 15)Instead of following Julie Rowe's advice concerning preparing, we should follow ONLY the prophet. Research lds.org concerning what you need to do to prepare, and do so as quickly as is comfortably possible, praying for inspiration along the way (always advisable, of course). Recently, I was reminded of the following talk by Dallin H. Oaks during the April 2004 General Conference,"Preparation For the Second Coming." In this talk, Elder Oaks encourages us to "accelerate our own preparation and try to influence the preparation of those around us." Read his quote, in context, by clicking on the below link:https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2004/04/preparation-for-the-second-coming?lang=engRed flag #2--Everyone I know of who has read one, or both, of Julie's books could not shake the fear, anxiety and even panic, they caused. In fact, most of us were in an almost constant state of anxiety and fear as we read them (and afterward) no matter how hard we prayed, or tried to get rid of these painful emotions. Some of us weren't sleeping well at night. And I started having nightmares. I kept saying I felt like I was living in the twilight zone; my reality had changed that much (not a good sign). Even Julie Rowe says in an interview that she has fought with anxiety ever since her NDE, and she continues to do so. If this is true, it's a pretty good sign she was deceived when she received her vision, as well as the many dreams/visions/answers that she claims to have had since then. Either that, or she wasn't be honest with us--or, perhaps, even with herself. In the end, it doesn't matter. "By their fruits ye shall know them." At least some of the fruits of Julie Rowe's books are anxiety/fear/panic. Fear is NEVER of God. In addition to the blatant fear Julie's books inspire, they also seem to give you that dark feeling you get when you've run into something that is from the adversary. The people I know who read one, or both, of her books (including me) either felt sick to their stomach while they were reading it, or they could barely listen to what she was saying. If you're paying attention to the more subtle nuances of the Spirit, one might interpret these manifestations as a "stupor of thought.""For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." (Timothy 1: 7) "if ye are prepared ye shall not fear." (D & C 38: 30) Just prepare according to the prophet--and the scriptures--not according to Julie Rowe.Red Flag #3--When you listen to Julie during her interviews with Mills Crenshaw it is almost as if "someone" is standing next to her whispering into her ear what she should say--or not say. It's uncanny. Although what I'm about to share may blow your mind--I actually witnessed something very similar to this when I met Arvin Shreeve (Ogden, Utah cult leader), and hung out with him and his family for two weeks in 1980. (Long story, but you can check him out on google.) The Spirit doesn't work like that--not for anyone--not even THE PROPHET. In fact, one of the reasons the prophet has two counselors, and the support of the twelve apostles, is so they can TOGETHER, after much discussion and prayer, come to a consensus concerning any revelations they feel they are receiving. It's a checks and balances system that has always worked beautifully in the Church. Julie Rowe functions ALONE. The scary thing is that so many people simply BELIEVE everything she says. And, trust me, I was "sucked in" for a little while as well.Example: Mills Crenshaw asks Julie Rowe if her patriarchal blessing says something about her mission to, basically, "stand as a witness" concerning the latter day events she claims to have seen in her NDE. She said, "Yes it does." And he simply BELIEVES HER. This was just one of many questions he asks Julie, and he believes her answer to every single question--and his general attitude is that if anyone else doesn't believe every word that comes out of Julie's mouth, then they're obviously not enlightened. The underlying message here, as I see it, is that Mills Crenshaw is declaring himself as having the spirit of discernment--and that you should trust HIM--not just Julie Rowe."He commandeth that there shall be no priestcrafts; for, behold, priestcrafts are that men preach and set themselves up for a light unto the world, that they may get gain and praise of the world; but they seek not the welfare of Zion." (2 Nephi 26: 29)"For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works." (2 Corinthians 11: 13-15) "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits." (3 Nephi 14: 15-16) Remember, some of the fruits of Julie's books are fear/anxiety/panic, and even "stupor(s) of thought."Red flag #4--There is absolutely NOTHING on the lds.org preparedness page about getting ready for extreme temperatures, high winds, or piles of snow, which Julie claims many will experience during their time in the tent cities. And there certainly isn't anything about preparing with all that would be necessary to survive while camping for 2-7 YEARS, or more!From the lds.org "Food Storage" page, which I encourage you to read about, in detail, including all available links. (Also, check out the "Emergency Preparadness and Response" page):"We encourage members worldwide to prepare for adversity in life by having a basic supply of food and water and some money in savings. We ask that you be wise, and do not go to extremes. With careful planning, you can, over time, establish a storage supply and a financial reserve."During the time I was researching Julie Rowe's books/interviews, one of the women I knew who had read A Greater Tomorrow, and listened to the interviews, called one of the stake presidency members of a former stake she had lived in (a friend). He is very knowledgeable concerning Church history. He told her that one time Wilford Woodruff had a vision, and he asked Brigham Young if he should share the vision with the Church. Brigham Young asked him if the prophet had said anything about having a similar vision, to which he answered, "No." Brigham Young counseled W. W. that unless the prophet shared the same/similar vision with the people, he had no business doing so. Later, Joseph Smith did experience a vision very similar to Wilford Woodruff's, which he shared with Church members, after which Brother Woodruff knew it was safe to share his vision. If God wants his children to know about something important, something that is designed to aid and protect them, or prepare them for the future, he'll reveal it through his prophets.THERE IS A PRICE TO PAY FOR BEING DECEIVED. After my cult experience with the Shreeve's (at 18 years of age), which lasted only two weeks, I spent MANY YEARS sifting through everything that had happened--trying to figure out how I had managed to be so deceived. I no longer trusted "the Spirit," or what it felt like, or how it functioned in my life. (This was incredibly painful, and even dangerous for me, at times--although God's tender mercies were with me every day as I searched and struggled to learn from my experience.) Tread carefully. Repenting for being deceived can be a long, painful process.

Like her first book, Julie Rowe's second book, The Time is Now, is compelling reading. The contents in the second book are just as disturbing as the contents of the first book, No Greater Tomorrow. After reading many of the reviews already written by others, both positive and negative, I find myself agreeing with many of these reviewers, both those who fully accept and those who urge caution.I was again touched by Rowe's courage and sincerity as she told of her experiences, as she, once again, made herself so very vulnerable. I was touched by her testimony. I am, however, astounded that one person such as Julie Rowe has had so many significant spiritual experiences (the NDE, the continual dreams and the visions). I know that these gifts are manifest among the faithful but have never heard of someone being blessed with such a plethora of spiritual experiences, except for the prophets who have left their testimonies in the scriptures.Rowe's essential story does, indeed, seem to hang together well at a thematic level. The Lord's chosen people seem to be, ritually, wanderers and pilgrims in the earth (The NT Epistle to the Hebrews makes this very clear.) Look at Adam and Eve being cast from the paradisiacal garden into a lone and dreary world. Look at Abraham and his family leaving Ur and going to Haran. Look at Jacob and his family going into Egypt and Israel leaving Egypt and being led by Moses in the wilderness for 40 years, until reaching Canaan. Look at the Jaredites launching into unknown waters to find a promised land. Look at Lehi taking his family into the wilderness and sailing in unknown waters to the Americas. Look at the early Mormons leaving or being driven from New York to Ohio, to Missouri, to Illinois and then onto Utah. Now the saints of the latter-days seem to be called or destined to perform the same steps to finally establish Zion and the New Jerusalm.While I have some doubts, I find Rowe's information to be very useful in preparation for a variety of scenarios. The details she provides seem consistent with other accounts of visions and dreams I have read about the last days. (Skousen, The Cleansing of America) I personally found Rowe's accounts of the evil existing in our country and fighting against all people of virtue and good will to be both accurate and chilling. I found her descriptions of that large city in the mid-West to be both credible and very chilling.While I would recommend this book to others, I am also cautious and realize that you cannot just talk to anyone about these things. As Lehi, Nephi and their families were ridiculed during their journey to the Tree of Life, especially from the inhabitants of the great and spacious building, Rowe describes supposed friendlies coming to church to mock and jeer at those who are accepting the invitation to enter the meeting. I for one don't want to be late to that meeting, despite the mockers.I do have several questions of a doctrinal nature. First, Julie Rowe mentions that there are temples in the spirit world and that ordinances are performed there as a confirmation or an active sign of commitment that spirit recipients accept what is being performed for them by proxy in mortality. This is completely new information to me. While it does seem logical, I wondered why our prophets would not already know about this? Second, we have been counseled to look to the Prophet and President of the Church for major announcements like the invitation to gather because the Prophet will not lead the Church astray. Rowe mentions that this invitation to gather comes from the First Presidency. Is there a difference or inconsistency? The First Presidency, including the Prophet, is good enough for me. Third, Joseph Smith - Matthew 1:25 should be considered here: "Wherefore, if they shall say unto you: Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth...." This passage and the context of Joseph Smith - Matthew 23 underscores the necessity of prayerfully following the Prophet and President of the Church.Finally, while I am still cautious (Again, I must admit that Rowe's books are quite disturbing), Julie Rowe has certainly given us something else to consider as we watch the events transpire at a national level with an unpopular government and as we see increased violence in America, as well as the erosion of our constitutional rights.Julie Rowe, with her books, has given us some additional data points to consider. She has certainly raised the stakes for those considering food storage and disaster preparation for their families. I must admit I feel enriched and edified by reading Rowe's second book. Who can really say that the time is NOT now?

Everyone should read this book who wants to prepare for the future and what's too come

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Excellent book with inspiring insight that motivates one to be prepared for the near future

Awesome

Recycled scripture.