In The Last Days: And If You Find Yourself Still Here

By Ivonne O. Pyke

This book is a game changer, if taken seriously. There is so much uncertainty in the world today, and events taking place that we never thought we would see in our lifetime. As these events continue to escalate, we know it is more imperative than usual to be spiritually prepared for end-times. What is your plan? Are we truly ready for what is coming?

In an inspirational handbook, Ivonne Pyke shares personal stories, scripture, spiritual insights, and a checklist of what to expect as end-times approach. She explores faith, fear, life changing plan, and the persecution of religious beliefs; the six pieces of armor that God provides His earthly followers; several matters in life that require perseverance; the three significant books in the Bible—the Books of Truth, Remembrance, and Life; and ways to thrive during the post-rapture when life as we know it has completely changed. Included is a list of get-me-by recipes that instruct how to make homemade household items such as laundry detergent and toothpaste to survive the uncertainty that accompanies a drastic change in the world.

In the Last Days is a spiritual handbook that offers diverse insights into how to prepare the mind, body, and soul for end-times and the post-rapture.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Feb 14, 2024
• ISBN: 9798385015702

Ivonne O. Pyke

Ivonne O. Pyke is a tough-as-nails southern belle that loves canning and finding new gardening hacks. She spends her time supporting her family and loves Jesus more than anything (and a slice of pie never hurt either!). This is her first book.

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ISBN: 979-8-3850-1571-9 (sc)

ISBN: 979-8-3850-1570-2 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2023924633

WestBow Press rev. date: 02/13/2024

Contents

Preface

Introduction

Around the Corner

Borrowed Armor

Perseverance

Significant Books

Post-Rapture

Your New Job

The Extras: Get-Me-by Homemade Stuff

Notes to Self

In loving memory of my abuela, who taught me so

much, and my brother/best friend, who passed away

before we could carry out our best plans to change

the trajectory of our family. Until we meet again.

Preface

I thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for helping me write something that has never been on my radar. I thank Him for helping me overcome domestic violence, survive cancer, and a host of other obstacles. He isn’t finished with me yet. Praise be the name of the Lord! #Psalm100

Introduction

There are different viewpoints about the exact timeline or sequence of events for the end-times. There are those who believe in the pretribulation Rapture of believers/followers of Jesus Christ—meaning that the Rapture of the church will take place before any of the seven years of tribulation. There are those who believe in midtribulation—meaning that the Rapture will take place midway through the tribulation, which will be at the end of the first three and a half years. And there are those who believe in post-tribulation—meaning the Rapture will take place at the end of the seven years of tribulation.

The church of true believers is the bride of Christ. We can read about this in Matthew 25:1–13, Revelation 19:7–8, and Revelation 21:1–2. It is the belief and viewpoint of this author that the Rapture of the church (those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior) comes before the tribulation.

The Rapture will take place just like a thief comes in the night. Jesus will come for His valuables. The tribulation will be a hard, dark time. It will get worse as time passes. The Lord is the groom of the church. Think of a bride and all she does to prepare for her wedding. A bride plans and purposefully dresses for the occasion. In doing so, the bride wants to look her best for the groom. It is an anticipated time to remember. I can’t recall a groom ever dragging his bride through the mud, so to speak, before such an important event. What bride has ever stood at the altar

Reviews for In The Last Days

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This book has settled so much confusion for me. With all that is going on in this world today, we would be fools not to realize that the last days are coming soon. It has been written in the Bible since God created the world. I always tried to avoid speaking about what will happen basically out of fear. Fear of knowing that not all of us will be taken. This book is so well written and so easy to comprehend. I applaud Ivonne for sharing her knowledge with us. I urge everyone to buy this book. It is short and an easy read. I would lend mine out but I am going to read it when my husband is done. God has blessed you Ivonne and in doing so, he has blessed me too. Kay Blount