Times of Trouble Quotes

“lumber from the Black Hills National Forest. We have plenty of spare metal laying around in the junkyard, so we can build this with no problems,” “Uh, won’t the Sioux get kinda mad about us taking trees?” “I had to talk with the Sioux leader, John Running Elk, and he was fine with it as long as the lumber company stayed away from the Crazy Horse Memorial and the lands around it. They too have been preparing for the eventual crazy days ahead if the U.S. government does actually collapse, since it is apparent that Collins doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, in spite of Wall Street crashing and the military openly saying they want to get rid of him. Next question,”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“we do have a war, this farm by itself could take care of a lot of people in this area if we lose electricity. I would start plantin’ wheat in the field that I don’t use now, but the government would throw a fit, so I can’t do that without bein’ heavily fined. Back in our shed, we still have old-fashioned plows, and even a couple of very old International tractors that run on steam, so we could do it, if the need arises,”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“Every town and city I passed through was dealing with many issues. Power was out in places, food deliveries had ceased for some towns, and in the larger cities, looting was becoming a regular occurrence. When I drove into Toledo, not a single one of their gas stations had any fuel left, and some of the stations had even been burned to the ground. I stayed the night at a motel that used to be affordable, but was now triple the price it had been nearly a year earlier.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“what side do you fall on when it comes to the Constitution and the President of the United States?” “Sir, I pledged an oath saying that I would defend the Constitution from enemies foreign and domestic. Sir, as of right now, I would view the President as being a domestic enemy of the United States and the Constitution,”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“Delaney’s themselves had an underground bunker built in the 1960’s for a nuclear attack, which was currently filled with weapons of all sorts, including military grade machine guns. All that was needed was a tank, a small aircraft equipped with guns, and some howitzers to protect the town. Then they would have no problem defending the town or farm from the regular, every day Americans in the big cities should they feel the need to attack the town for the food. Brian considered something like that happening to be unlikely, since they were too far away from the major cities for anyone to make it that far on foot if cars weren’t running.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“wants us to disappear, so why waste resources trying to push us out, when they can just starve us out by not supplying us with food and other items. However, we’re going to take a stand. We have corn, wheat, and other food staples growing in the fields, plenty of beef, and all of us can grow a garden for the rest of our food. Does anyone have an objection to helping construct the wall around Delaney?” no one seemed to object, “Well, that solves that problem.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“We’ve decided to build walls around our towns, with defensive fortifications in key locations, and our main food supply stored in an old nuclear bunker under city hall, which is refrigerated and is backed-up by large generators that can be fueled by corn alcohol. As for defenses, since most of us are quite well armed, all I ask is for men, or women, to keep guard over the entrances to the town and make sure we stay on alert for possible desperate people who would have no problem killing all of us for just a bite to eat. “Now, for you farmers and ranchers, I suggest surrounding most of your property with electrified barbed wire. If you have ranch hands, have them armed while they’re patrolling the fence-line. We want to protect our food as much as we can. As of now, this is the plan. Since I know there’ll be questions, please approach the microphone that’s been set-up, and ask your questions. Thank you.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“The TSA started out being union goons frisking us at airports, then turned into an agency that regulated where you could go, how far you could go, and how often. Now look at it! They’ve shut down the interstates and some of the highways because the President is afraid some Americans might riot in Washington. I don’t think he needs to worry, too many of us have turned into sheep, and are willing to let the government do whatever it wants.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, Calling for you and for me. Patient and loving, He's waiting and watching, Watching for you and for me. Come home, come home. Ye who are weary come home. Earnestly, tenderly Jesus is calling, Calling, oh sinner come home. Why should we linger when Jesus is bleeding, Bleeding for you and for me. Though we have sinned He has mercy and pardon, Pardon for you and for me. Oh for the wonderful love he has promised, Promised for you and for me. Though we have sinned He has mercy and pardon, Pardon for you and for me.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“32Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:  33So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.  34Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.  35Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.  36But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.  37But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.  38For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark,  39And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.  40Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.  41Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.  42Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.  43But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.  44Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“If I did let my grief and anger consume me, I don’t know what I would be capable of doing, but it wouldn’t be good,” “Keep looking towards God and He will reward you for not giving into sin.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“had a visit from the EPA the day before Collins announced he was taking over. They wanted to inspect the farm for some wetland to see if there were any endangered animals that needed protecting. I told them we had nothing but dry land, but they threatened to return with a fly over. Haven’t heard a thing since.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“resulted in the neighbors of Iran being affected by this Israeli super weapon, so that parts of those countries are now in the dark. The United Nations is sending people to check up on everyone affected by this thoughtless act by Israel. As of today, we in the United States strongly condemn the actions of Israel and call for sanctions against Israel. The world community will not tolerate the use of nuclear weapons and anyone who uses said weapons will have sanctions put upon them. While the United States has a long history of supporting Israel through economic and other means, we will no longer continue to do so. As of today, Israel is on its own.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“food prices had gone up considerably in a week, almost triple what they had been before Collins took over. Eating at Burger King or McDonald’s was almost as expensive as eating at a four star restaurant. Stopping at night, sometimes they stayed in a motel or camped outdoors. The closer they came to passing the Mississippi, the more camping they had to do, since motels were getting harder and harder to find without wasting all of their gas and money trying to look for one or pay for one.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“Israel has responded to Iran’s attempt at nuclear annihilation of the country by dropping a single nuclear bomb on Tehran, followed by a high altitude EM pulse, which affects all electronics. The country of Iran is now in the dark essentially, and all attempts at finding out what’s going inside the country have been futile. There have been reports that the EM pulse knocked out power in parts of countries that neighbored Iran, evoking a strong response of condemnation towards Israel. No word yet from the United States government on what their official stance towards this attack by Israel will be, but it is rumored that President Collins will most likely condemn Israel’s actions.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“using walkie-talkies with enough batteries to talk to each other as they drove cross-country. They wound their way through city streets, farm to market roads, and state highways, trying their best to avoid the interstates. During the drive, they saw an unusual sight - United Nations vehicles going in the opposite direction that we were going or passing them on some of the roads. The five adults thought they’d never seen a United Nations presence in the United States outside of New York City and they wondered what was going on.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“Health isn’t set to do what they plan on doing until next week. We figured that gave us enough time to attempt to find most of the parents to give them their children back. We can make it look like we took care of the so-called problem and I don’t think Health would be any wiser about what we done,” “How can I ever thank you?” “Just be good to the child, and if you’re a Christian, raise him to be a good one. I got to get back now, good luck with your move,” “Thanks again and God bless!”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“she picked up what looked like a toddler. Then, she came back with the child, who was wrapped in a blanket, and said, “Mr. Atwood, I bring you your son, Joshua James,” “What? Really? Why?” “Yes, really. Why? Well, when President Collins did what he did, he also ordered the Health Administration to start, well, um, liquidating these precious children. Some of us who watch over these children were horrified, and we’re striving to get what children we can back to their parents before those ungodly people from Health start killing all of them.” She handed JJ over to Brian.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“They’ve also taken thousands of acres from other farmers in other parts of Nebraska, and then givin’ ‘em to the corporate farms months later so they can grown more ethanol, which makes market prices involving corn, skyrocket. I also hear tell of rumors that the government has let the U.N. force people in parts of the Dakotas to stop farmin’ or usin’ land for other purposes, somethin’ about lettin’ the natural world come back to the way it was before the Europeans and Indians came to this part of the world. Now, the stock market looks like it’s gonna crash. What is this world comin’ to?”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“the United States no longer was a Constitutional Republic, but was now a totalitarian regime. Then news came up about Iran’s attempt to nuke Israel: “Israel has officially condemned the attempt by Iran to nuke Israeli cities, and has said its own response will be forthcoming soon. The United Nations, as always, has asked the two nations to let cooler heads prevail, and said that if Israel escalates the hostility, war could break out, quite possibly dragging the rest of the world into it. Meanwhile, Iraq has declared Mosul a radioactive wasteland, demanded the head of Supreme Ayatollah Karimi, and vowed to exact revenge for this insult to all Iraqis. Karimi has officially disavowed any knowledge of an Iranian nuclear missile destroying an Iraqi city, and claims that the Iraqis made it up so that they could drag their American masters into another conflict.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“Collins consolidating power. When it came to news about Collins, there was nothing, as if it never happened that he announced the elections nullified. However, the stock market prices were in a free fall, down at least two thousand points since that morning. The stock market reporter was saying the stock market hadn’t been that bad since the Second Great Depression of 2008 to 2016. If the market were to get even lower, the results could resemble the original Great Depression from one hundred years prior. Gas prices would soar even higher, electric rates would hit the stratosphere, food would get more expensive, and unemployment would definitely hit 1930’s rates of unemployment. However, the reporter wouldn’t blame the stock market crashing on anything,”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“Iran has launched nuclear-tipped missiles at Israel. It’s been reported that some of those that were launched, exploded shortly after being fired, while others have reportedly gone way off target. One missile seems to have accidently nuked the city of Mosul in Iraq, killing thousands of that cities’ citizens. Some of the missiles seemed to have been duds and fell harmlessly to the ground near the borders of Israel, but none of them have breached Israel’s border. We have yet to hear a reaction from the Israeli government, so stay tuned for more updates. We now return to your regularly scheduled program.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“Ten pages came through the fax, showing a very detailed road map of the eastern and mid-United States that showed every TSA Inspection Station location. Brian knew there were a lot, but it amazed him just how many there were. He could see there were also plenty of holes in their little set-up - many farm-to-market roads were not being watched. Brian realized that by utilizing only farm-to-market roads, it would take him a week to get back to Nebraska. Brian went to Doolittle’s office to drop off everything he had that was related to being a Secret Service agent. He found Doolittle’s secretary was the only one there. “Where’s Doolittle?” “He was let go. You can leave your stuff with me,”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“send you a road map of non-active TSA inspection stations on the interstates and farm-to-market roads that have no stations. It might take you longer to get back to Nebraska, but you won’t have to answer any of their questions if you travel beyond certain times of day. I will also reset your TSA travel log and whomever else you need for this move,” “Great.” Brian told him the information. “Thanks for the help.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“had no desire to be a part of an administration that would usurp the authority of the people and the Constitution, and one that apparently hated Christians.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“He also wondered why being a Christian was so offensive to the President. “You Christians follow Jesus and are obedient to Him. President Collins wants complete and total loyalty from his entire staff, and we feel you would not be a loyal servant. You are an enemy in our midst. As of this moment, you are no longer employed by the United States government and will no longer be able to be employed by the government. You will have no access to retirement or other benefits. Get your stuff out of the office and you have two weeks to move out of the house that you’re renting before we no longer let you move anywhere you wish. Inform the TSA of anyone you need to help you. They will give them permission to travel cross-country. Good day.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“Let me get straight to the point: The President is requiring his staff to declare an oath of loyalty to him while DOJ looks into the questionable election results. The first person he wanted me to talk to was you. While you were gone, I conducted a thorough background check involving you and your family, and I have a few questions that will resolve whether we keep you. Understand?” “I understand,” “Are you aware that Collins does not like Christians?” “I’ve heard that, yes,” “So why didn’t you inform us of that before you applied for a position in the Secret Service?” “I didn’t know it was that important,” “It’s very important. I also see in your record that you’ve taken classes online from Liberty University and your late wife received an Education degree from Pensacola Christian College. Another item that troubles me is that you’re a regular churchgoer of your local Baptist church, and you’re a member of the Conservative Party. What do you have to say for yourself, Mr. Atwood?” “I don’t see the problem,” Brian”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“Collins had just declared he was a dictator and Brian hadn’t seen that coming. Brian headed for Teague’s office and wasn’t listening to any of the conversations going on around him”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“Television, radio, and the internet will be closely watched for any subversive activities during this period of transition. “There will be more details to follow in the coming days. Thank you.” Collins walked off stage, the camera turned off, and they walked out of the East Room.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“I am also asking that Congress not meet until DOJ has resolved all election issues. “To prevent any possible violence from occurring as a result of this announcement, I have ordered Martial Law, a curfew of nine pm to five am, and the TSA will close the interstate highway system to prevent groups from gathering to plan any possible defiance of my rule. If you need to travel further than fifty miles, you must get permission from the TSA.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel