Dave, you said:

It is interesting that they choose stones to describe the results. EXCEPT, they choose the wrong stone. I think the one that they have, but as of yet, still do not realize it, is  the BURDENSOME STONE. NOT the CORNERSTONE. As you all know well!! And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though
all the people of the earth be gathered together against it. Zechariah 12:3
 
 
 'We laid cornerstone to peace in Annapolis'

I, too, found that word, "cornerstone" to be an interesting word to be used for this "piece" process.

My thought today, after reading your post, was that it is just ANOTHER counterfeit use of the word.  The AC would use such a word to describe something he has done which would relate to what Jesus did.  The verbiage is nothing other than from satan himself!  This is another DECEPTION which he is using to get the people to soften to his way.

As we Christians know, JESUS CHRIST is THE CORNERSTONE.  Our foundation is built on HIM and HIM ALONE, not on a peace treaty.  This word, cornerstone, was used on purpose - it was not a "coincidence."  THE AC was there, and he is soooo influential.  KEEP WATCH, BROTHERS AND SISTERS.  THE DECEPTION IS PICKING UP THE PACE.  These verses immediately come to mind:

Matthew 24:22
If those days had not been cut short, no one would survive, but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened.
Matthew 24:24
For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceive even the elect—if that were possible.
You see, even we Christians could be deceived:

SEE DAWN DOMINICKS BELOW:

Hello Doves!

I am in urgent need of all willing prayer warriors to stand with me in spiritual warfare on behalf of my daughter, Denise, and her boyfriend Daryl!

Denise & Daryl are in their mid 20s and have been together since they were 10 years old.  Denise has been in love with the Lord since she was a small child.  She made a profession of faith when she was 4 years old, and I felt certain that she understood the simple Gospel message at the time.  She is a spirit-filled believer.  Daryl always seemed to be a devout Christian too; however, about 2 years ago, he started questioning his faith (unbeknownst to me until recently).  He says he has been reading, praying, and "contemplating" about it all this time and has come to embrace the Unitarian Universalist way of thought, which means that he lives for a liberal, humanist, globalist, social "gospel" that expresses the belief that they believe in nothing in particular and feel that all faiths and nonfaiths are pathways to God--and that Jesus was just another prophet like Buddah, Mohammad, etc., etc.  I can't believe that he believes this!  And wait...it gets better.....he is currently attending SEMINARY at Boston University (he just started in September)!

As if all of this wasn't bad enough, he has my precious daughter questioning the inerrancy of the Bible, the resurrection, and all aspects of her Christian faith!  He brought her to his "church" last Sunday. I feel totally SICK about this.  If Daryl wants to deny Christ and end up in hell, I do NOT want him to drag my daughter down there with him!!  I am also concerned about my son, Gary, who is in the Army and currently serving in Iraq.  He still has his Christian beliefs, but he feels like God isn't necessarily with them right now and that they are pretty much left on their own by Him.  He is not at all sure that God is interested in hearing his prayers.

It is so dreadfully hard for immature Christians to maintain a strong faith these days, what with all the atheist college professors (my daughter just graduated from law school and got an earful there), the culture changes, activity of the devil and his minions and so forth!  I always felt that my children had a strong foundation--we talked about the Lord ALL the time as they grew up and prayed together and saw wonderful answers from Him.  I always thought that no matter what happened, at least they had their strong Christian faith so they would be OK.  It looks like their foundation is being shaken, and I'm not really sure what to do about it except pray.  And I am clinging to the Scriptures where our Lord Jesus says that all that the Father has given Him are His and no one can pluck them out of His hand.

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, would you please stand with me in battle against this spirit of apostasy and pray that Denise and Gary and Daryl will be protected from the evil one's deception and see the truth in Christ and cling to Him?  It would mean more than anything in the world to me!

Sorry this is so long--thank you for taking the time to read it!

I love you all,
YSIC Dawn Dominick
 
 

"Thus says the Lord:  Refrain your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears....your children shall return from the enemy's land.  And there is hope in your future, says the Lord; your children shall come again to their own country."     Jeremiah 31:16.17     Amen.
 

DEAR, SWEET LORD,

We pray for the sake of our children that you come quickly before we lose an entire generation.  Who is there to carry on Your Words and to carry on Christ?  Our children are so deceived, and Your Church is in such a state of apostasy, that we are doomed if you do not come back quickly.  Lord, we have called on our nation to repent, and yet we see us pushing forward satan's agenda, not the cause of Christ.  Lord, we need you more than ever!  We know that You will protect Your Bride.  We trust You.  We Praise You for You ARE GOD!  There is None like You!  Thank you for hearing our prayers, Lord.  WE PUT OUR FAITH AND TRUST IN YOU!!!!