When danger is far away, a mother speaks in a general way, trying to prepare her children. She gives them no specifics so they are not filled with fear. As the trials come closer, she can tell them how to prepare. When the trials are upon them, she gives very specific words, so they know exactly what is happening. In this way, she lessens their fears and takes away their confusion. A mother’s words console and give peace.

My words are specific and will grow even more so. Amid your many fears, you can fully trust that I will speak to you. Trust my words. I will not lead you astray. Now I must speak of the growing evil.

These months will focus on the Ukraine and the great desires of Putin. Now that he has Crimea, where will he stop? Is there some magic line that he will draw to say “this far and no farther”? Will the West draw a line and be willing to back up their words with military force?

These questions and answers are obvious. Unfortunately, devouring Crimea will not satisfy Putin’s appetite nor end his aggressions. These months of the Russian bear are just beginning.