It has been quite some time since I posted any new material on this and other sites. As many of you know, I have been dealing with health issues that include Stage 5 kidney failure, several surgeries and procedures, and the toll it all takes on my body and mind. I have also described how even amid it all, I know that in the end I shall appear “shining forth as gold” (Job 23:10).

However, the LORD has been gracious to me in opening doors of opportunity that I never thought possible, but then again, He does this sort of thing for His children at His discretion and for His glory (Matthew 19:26; Mark 9:23; Philippians 4:13).

The LORD has made it possible for me to carry out His commission (Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8) by working with a group of pastors in Pakistan online, by having weekly Bible studies and sermons presented to them and their congregation for personal growth and evangelism. A few weeks ago, a representative from Goodreads and Amazon approached me online and told me that she had read my book, The Scope of Biblical Prophecy, thought highly of it, and wants to have it made into an audiobook as well as provide an updated print edition.

I have developed a new website and YouTube channel devoted to sound biblical teaching and preaching. I need to post new episodes on it, but that will come later. A couple of weeks ago, I received a call from the folks at Prophecy Watchers Ministries (www.prophecywatchers.com). They asked me if I could post an article that I wrote a couple of years ago for Rapture Ready and Sermon Central. It is entitled “The Scientific Brilliance of Genesis 1.” It will be in the “Prophecy Watcher” magazine later this year.

The LORD has kept me busy, and all of this has been a huge step of faith for me. I am honored and humbled that He sees fit to use me in my journey through the adversities I have had to endure.

Anyway, if you would like to obtain further information on the book and other related projects, I have obtained the permission of my literary representative at Goodreads, Mrs. Rose Kim, to give you her email (rosekim.author@gmail.com) in case you would like to purchase either the print or audio version of my book. Ask for the 2^nd Revised Edition of “The Scope of Biblical Prophecy.” It will also be listed on Amazon, Shopify, Google Play, and other media outlets. Let me conclude by giving you my new website address: https://drwhitchardteaches.wordpress.com

My email address is still: donaldwhitchard@gmail.com. I would love to hear from the “Rapture Ready” family and new readers as well. My goal is to reach as many people as possible with the truth of the Gospel and get them ready for the “Blessed Hope,” the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to “make all things new” (Revelation 21:5). Keep me in your prayers as I get closer to the goal of obtaining a new kidney (better yet, pray for my complete healing), and get back into the “good fight of faith” for His grace and glory. Amen.

A newly crowd-funded board game called Possess Me, Satan is igniting controversy online after an advertising dispute led to the firing of a longtime advertising manager at BoardGameGeek (“BGG”), one of the largest tabletop gaming communities in the world.

The game centers around demon possession, secret roles, deception, ritual-style exorcisms, and a moderator role played by “Satan” himself. Players participate in nighttime phases where “the Ghost” secretly kills victims while others attempt to identify and “exorcise” the possessed player. While some dismissed the game as harmless horror-themed entertainment, the backlash erupted after a rejection email from BGG’s Advertising Manager went public.

In his response to the game’s creators, the manager explained that he was a follower of Jesus Christ who had personally witnessed the devastating effects of demonic oppression and occult involvement in people’s lives. Rather than offering a cold corporate rejection, he openly shared that he had prayed about the decision and could not approve advertising material tied to a game glorifying possession and Satanic themes.

He recounted helping individuals suffering from severe spiritual and psychological torment, including one woman allegedly fragmented by occult abuse who later found healing through Christ. His message was not hateful or hostile, but deeply convicting. Yet shortly afterward, BGG management announced he had been terminated, stating that his response “does not reflect or represent our company or the way we conduct business.”

The situation highlights a growing divide in modern culture. Increasingly, entertainment is pushing darker spiritual themes into mainstream spaces while those who object on moral or biblical grounds are often portrayed as the problem. Concepts once considered spiritually dangerous are now packaged as edgy fun, immersive storytelling, or harmless fantasy.

Demon possession, occult symbolism, witchcraft, ritualism, and Satanic imagery have steadily become normalized across movies, television, gaming, and social media. What previous generations treated with caution is now marketed for laughs, thrills, and profit. Meanwhile, someone expressing concern from a biblical worldview is often marginalized for daring to take spiritual evil seriously.

This trend should not surprise believers. Scripture repeatedly warns that humanity will increasingly blur the line between good and evil in the last days.

Isaiah 5:20 — “Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil.”

The Apostle Paul also warned that people would become lovers of darkness rather than lovers of truth, while deceptive spiritual influences would intensify as the age draws to a close. The issue here is bigger than a single board game or a fired employee. It reflects a culture becoming more comfortable mocking, trivializing, and commercializing spiritual darkness while simultaneously growing intolerant of biblical conviction. For Christians paying attention, stories like this are yet another reminder that spiritual discernment matters now more than ever.

The irony is difficult to ignore. In a world increasingly obsessed with inclusion and tolerance, a man was reportedly fired simply for expressing a sincere Christian conviction in a respectful and transparent way.

Darkness is becoming entertainment, deception is becoming marketable, and biblical truth is becoming increasingly unwelcome in the public square. For believers watching these trends unfold, the convergence is impossible to miss.

Website: Prophecy Recon | Bible Prophecy & Current Events

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