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Latest News for: 09/14/09
Sorry, I know it's been a while but been very busy with many other things. I recently changed the opening page of my
website. Notice that I have quite a few props from the Indiana Jones movies: Raiders of the Lost Ark and The last
Crusade. I also added of few photos of my newest revision of the Indiana Jones and the Ark of the Covenant Lego Set.
Click here to view them. That is it for now, please check often for new additions to this website. I have no immediate
future archaeological trips planned at this time to do any work in the Middle East. I would hope that next year, I'll be
able to travel to Israel again to see what the Lord has in stored for me. Will I rediscover the Ark of the Covenant?
Only God knows... He gave me the dream so is his problem now!!! LOL, God bless you all!
Latest News for: 05/29/09
Awesome news, I just designed a new post card featuring the Tomb Of Jesus they way it would have looked over 2,000
years ago. I felt led by the Lord to make these available to and for everyone. Currently I am selling these on e-Bay, I
probably will be selling them through this website. I have made them very affordable and they come in a quantity of 5
for $5.00 dollars including free shipping throughout the United States. I hope you like them and click here, to see the
actual original photo and then the revised photo by inspiration of the Holy Spirit! And also, check my newest ministry
promoting postcard, click here to view it. The one that I am suppose to mail to the churches throughout my area, well
even as far as New Jersey. I still have not yet pursued this aggressively, I have only sent out about 20 of them only.
That particular photo's background is the way the Tomb of Jesus would have looked during night time! Enjoy and may
God Bless you!
Latest News for: 05/21/09
Well I am back and unfortunately I did not get a chance to go to Perú. I was really looking forward for this but I wasn't
able to raise the funds needed to go. I have to believe that it was not my time to go, so I am ok with that. I feel blessed
because in the midst of financial trials and tribulations ongoing on my life and family...I just know that somehow God is
in control of everything... talk about walking in faith... so much easier said than done! But, I am hoping with God's help
to weather the storm so that I can get back on track and continue sowing more into God's kingdom. I'm scheduled also
for a Mexico Missions trip this year with my (14 year old) daughter Samantha. Well... all is in God's hands. I have an
awesome photo of part of my display located in my new office at my house. I will try and post more photos in the future
but this awesome photo serves as the background for my introductions to all my PowerPoint presentations based on all
archaeological discoveries and including creation, evolution and dinosaurs. So click on this link: office display and see
what I have been talking about. Until the next time, may the Lord bless you beyond your wildest dreams....Arkman
Latest News for: 01/09/09
Hey, it's been a while. I want to wish everyone a happy and a blessed new year to everyone. This year, I am seriously
considering traveling to Perú to the city of Ica and possibly do some archaeological research work regarding the "Ica
Stones" A few years ago, I met Dr. Dennis Swift at a Creation Seminar sponsored by my friend Dr. Kent Hovind, and
he spoke on the Ica Stones. Dr. Swift is the foremost authority in America on these ancient stones, please check his
website: www.dinosaursandman.com . So I am really excited in traveling to Perú and doing some work, research and
or documentation on these awesome stones that show clearly that man and dinosaurs co-existed together. Ica stones
are carvings on stones that were made by eyewitnesses during ancient times and are excellent proof for Creation and
a "nightmare" for evolution. So until our next time... Arkman
Latest News for: 09/01/08
In other news... I currently have no plans for any archaeological expeditions in the Middle East... but then... (you never
know) for the remainder of this year. Check here for all upcoming speaking engagements and upcoming archaeological
expeditions... as funds become available!!!! This is it for now, I want to wish you all a great Labor Day week and God
bless you and your loved ones. Arkman............
Latest News for: 06/25/08
Hey... been a while geez... But we're still moving forward. A while back, I had touched up the photo of the actual tomb
of Jesus in Jerusalem and the photo would reflect, what the "borrowed" tomb of Jesus would have looked like during
day time after He had resurrected. Now....for the first time... I am displaying the night time version of that same photo,
these backgrounds were actual photos that I had taken from the many times (5), I had been to Jerusalem in the last
6 years....since approx September of 2002. Enjoy the photos... These are very unique photos!!! God bless you...
Latest News for: 04/04/08
I recently found a photo from the time I was involved in martial arts, were I am smashing approx. 10 cement blocks at
once, the year was 1989 and it was at my grandmother's house at the time. It's a very impressive photo because of the
awesome timing. Well that's it for now and I am hoping to be able to go to our church's Mexico Missions trip on this
coming July, God willing. See you all soon!
Latest News for: 03/07/08
I took the photo of the "borrowed" Tomb of Jesus located in the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem, Israel and I touched up
the original photo in my computer of part of the front where it looks like cinder blocks were used to repair it, when it
was damaged in the 19th century when it was discovered. This is how the tomb, (click here) most likely would have
looked during the times of Jesus when He was buried there, over 2,000 years ago! Hope you like it. Arkman
Latest News for: 03/02/08
Hi All, just came back yesterday from Israel after traveling for close 23 hours straight including a layover flight from
Kiev, Ukraine. Check out some of my Israel/Jordan Archaeological Tour web page photos that I just added. Also,
below, is an accurate account of my journey through Israel and Jordan. Hope you enjoy reading it...
My friend Jack and I left on February 24, Sunday at 6:30pm from JFK airport and arrived at Tel Aviv airport in Israel
at 5:45pm (approx. 23 hours traveling straight), we checked in the hotel and got up early in the morning to travel to
Jordan through Eilat (crossing border between Israel and Jordan). On the way to Jordan, we stopped by just before
Masada to check the "ashen remains" of a "Pre-Egyptian" sphinx in the ashen city of Gomorrah which is located just
below Masada. We only spent about 1 hr. there but we were fortunate to find (3) specimens of brimstone (sulphur) as
mentioned in Gen, Chapter 19 (took several photos). This was actually my fourth visit to this area of the Dead Sea in
the last 6 years. Then afterwards, we continued towards Eilat to cross the border to Jordan, which we did with no
problem. We were met by our assigned English speaking driver Mustafa, who took us to the hotel locate in Petra. This
hotel was awesome looking, made out of stones in and outside, the only drawback was that to get to our room from the
receptionists’ desk, you had to climb up and down several steps, several times in between. Anyways, the next day
(Wednesday), we met our driver Mustafa who took us to the heart of Petra to see the ruins as we met with our English
speaking guide: Ali (at approx. 9:00am). It was a beautiful sunny day and cold day. Ali was very knowledgeable and
his English was good enough for us to understand, he gave a comprehensive tour throughout the ruins (I took close to
300 photos). It was funny because Ali stated that I was the biggest guy (weight wise) that has ever made as far as we
did, since no one like me as ever went as far as I did (Ali kept telling how proud he was of me!!!). The ruins were
awesome and incredibly beautiful (signifying God's judgment on Edom) It's a long story going back to Jacob's brother
Esau. I was able to recover/find a fossil of imprints of sea shells. I was standing at approx. 3,075 feet above sea level
according to my Garmin GPS, (which also gives me the elevation or altimeter whichever term you choose). Also, the
nearest body of water to this site is the Dead Sea, which is about 3 hours driving distance, but the Dead Sea is approx.
1,100 feet below sea level and there is no life whatsoever in it. So where did this fossil come from??? Hmmm, could it
be evidence of Noah's Flood??? There is no other “scientific” explanation. We also found old pottery shards and
peculiar looking rocks/stones. There were over one thousand people in and out the ruins and additionally, there was a
filming crew on site by "The Khazneh". People kept walking towards the ruins and he kept yelling, trying to instruct
people-tourist to just given him 2 minutes to complete his scene (it actually took him over 40 minutes) to get just one
minute of footage needed. So, after a difficult trek throughout the ruins, walking through the rocky terrain to say the
least, the climbing up and down (seemed like it was mostly uphill), we got back to the entrance by 3:00pm. I was able to
manage to drink only a bottle of water during that time, the cold temperature was about 65 degrees Fahrenheit. We
were back at the hotel by 3:30pm and we were both physically drained from all the walking and climbing. We took a
nap, woke up and ate dinner and fellowshipped till we fell asleep.
It's Thursday morning, after an early breakfast, it was time to head towards Jerusalem, Israel. The travel time should
be approx. 3 hours heading towards the King Hussein Bridge aka the Allenby Bridge (known in the Israeli side). Our
driver Mustafa stopped about 3 different times for me to take more photos. We arrived to the King Hussein Bridge
through their passport control section towards Israel's Allenby Bridge. The experience crossing the border at this
particular area was incredible frustrating and seemingly wasteful. I truly understand (having a security background of
over 15 years) that security and passport control for access is needed, but from the Israeli side it was simply ridiculous.
There were approx. 11 different check points within a distance of 75 feet. I was asked 3 times for my age, after the 3rd
time, I told the young customs officer to please "DO THE MATH". What an inconvenience, this is why... most people
rather travel through Eilat (which is approx. 4 more hours of travel time, heading south of Israel to then head north on
Jordan) than travel north on Jordan to then travel west to Israel. Now, on the Israeli side of the Allenby Bridge, I did
noticed that I was looking at another ashen "City of the Plains" known as Zheboim, as discovered a few years ago by
my mentor Ron Wyatt. This was the only city out of the 5 ashen cities that I had never seen. So I took a few photos,
but we were sort in a hurry to go to Jerusalem and check into our hotel so that we could take another taxi ride to the
Old City. Ok, so after paying approx. 85 U.S. dollars from the border of Israel to our hotel in Jerusalem. After arriving
at our hotel, we brought in our partial luggage, my friend Jack and I headed towards "The Garden Tomb" close to the
Damascus Gate to visit and check the "borrowed" tomb of our Lord Jesus. After taking a few more photos, (this was
my 4th visit to this tomb and Jack's 1st visit), as soon as Jack stepped foot inside the tomb, he began to weep. There is
such a powerful but peaceful presence inside this tomb. As we walked past the Garden Tomb's chapel, on the right side,
I began photographing the remains of the actual crucifixion grounds were Jesus had been crucified. I've been here
before, many times in the past, and many people in the area, as soon as they saw me photographing the exposed area
that had been left (uncovered and unprotected to the weather "how unprofessional of whoever is in charge of that
particular dig") people began to take photos, but they really did not know that this was the crucifixion site of Jesus.
This area shows clearly the crack in the cliff caused by a massive earthquake when Jesus died as described in the
"gospels" and the crack "rocks rent" were described in the gospel of Matthew. Afterwards, we took a few photos of
Skull Hill which was near the prior site mentioned. The tomb, crucifixion site and Skull Hill are all in the same area and
are within approx. 500 feet. We then proceeded to Zedekiah's Cave which was locked by a huge padlock. The Israeli
government knows exactly why this is a classified location and so do I. We then proceeded to the Damascus Gate to
find a bathroom, because nature was calling... afterwards, this part of the Old City had garbage everywhere, this was
very disappointing but nevertheless, we found the bathroom in a restaurant, inside the Old City. We then took a cab
back to our hotel and got ready to go to sleep early in anticipation of our upcoming soon wake-up (4:30am) call, so that
we could go to Tel Aviv airport and wait until our flight (8:15am Israel departure time) to the Ukraine again (lay over
flight), then connected to another flight to head towards JFK, New York airport. At JFK (arrival time was 5:30pm US
time), we were both totally beat. We spent a total of 16 hours between both flights in those "so uncomfortable seating".
This was the most grueling part of the trip, it is very physical draining time, you can never properly rest your body.
Thank God for His grace!!! So this was pretty much a synopsis of our trip.
If you have any questions about our trip, e-mail or message me. I will soon post a few photos, most likely within a week.
My body still needs rest and a few days to heal (specially my feet, they are very sore). This is all for now, I hope I did
not bore you that much and may God richly bless you all and your precious families. Arkman
Latest News for: 02/23/08
Hi all, I just finished packing up for my Archaeological/Spiritual trip to Israel and Jordan. I leave tomorrow afternoon.
Don't forget to visit myspace page at www.myspace.com/arkman20 whenever you get a chance. I will be posting some
of the photos within days from my trip. May the Lord richly bless you and thank you for your much needed prayers. :-)
Latest News for: 02/02/08
Just 3 more weeks and counting for my up coming trip to the Middle East. This is very exciting because we're going to
not only hear from the Lord, but the many things He will have us see. Also, check out my Ark of the Covenant special
page with a unique special effect. I will update you with any last minute details concerning our trip. Israel and Jordan,
here we come. Shalom!
Latest News for: 12/24/07
Wow, it has been a long, long time! At this time, my trip to Israel and Jordan on February of 2008 just (2 more months)
and counting the days. Nothing more for me to add except that I want to thank the Lord for such a great year, first for
who He is, and second for so much He has revealed to me, especially in the last 6 months. I would like to wish every
one a blessed Christmas and a prosperous New Year and always remember: Jesus is the "Reason for the Season".
Latest News for: 09/23/07
Well... It's a go, it is a done deal and it is confirmed!!! I will be traveling to Israel and Jordan next February with my
friend Jack Hashim. I really can't wait and I am highly anticipating an incredible time of discovery and revelation with
the Holy Spirit. This is exciting news. So now I am asking for your prayers, that we fulfill all that God has set us to do!
Amen... I am sorry, but I am not able to invite and or allowed to bring anyone else, is just not the Lord's will at this
time! I appreciate your understanding in this matter, but still need your prayers. If you are led by the Spirit of God to
send a monetary love gift, on my contacts button you will find my P.O. Box address. God bless you all! - Arkman
Latest News for: 09/21/07
There is a high possibility and probability that I will be traveling on my 6th trip to the Middle East in February of 2008.
I am planning to visit Jerusalem and the Dead Sea (Gomorrah) in Israel and also the ruins of the ancient city of Petra,
(which were recently selected as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World this past July) in Jordan with my friend
Jack Hashim. Jack (one of the elders of my church) was the person who was responsible for writing the foreword of my
book: DISCOVERING BIBLICAL TRUTH, UNCOVERING GOD'S FAITH. I really had not considered traveling
to the Middle East for 2008, so looks like the Lord has different plans for me and this is perfectly fine and ok, as long
as He is with us, that's all that really matters. I will post here when the "High possibility and probability" becomes a
done deal! Next month in October (besides my 48th birthday), will be my first book signing event which has already
been scheduled for Saturday, October 20th of 2007 at 10:00 am until closing (approximately 8:00pm) at New Horizon
Family Bookstore, Inc., 53 Middle Country Road, Coram, NY 11727. This is it for now, exciting things are happening
and God is in the midst of this whole thing... this is very good! Blessings to all!
Latest News for: 09/02/07
Well, is been a while! Last week I was in Florida with my father visiting my aunt Angie, cuz Maggie and her husband
Jimmy, we had a great time of fellowship... I pray blessings and an increase of faith, hope and outpouring of the Holy
Spirit on that household... Amén! I also just came back from a "short" family vacation from Mystic, Connecticut. I did
not know how much of our past history had been encapsulated in that city i.e. "Mystic Seaport" We had an awesome
time together and towards the end of the much needed vacation, we drove to Massapequa's Sunrise Mall and met with
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), professional wrestling stars Matt & Jeff of the famous Hardy Boyz! Check
out the photo I took with these awesome athletic performers. These guys were so polite and cordial during their photo
and autograph session. We "only " had to wait approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes on line!!! Anyways, we had fun!!!
Latest News for: 08/01/07
OK, after considering this for a while, I have decided to have a web page presence in myspace.com. So check out my
"URL" myspace.com/arkman20. Hope you like the Indiana Jones based theme. Well, got to go, need some quality
rest. Peace to all and God's blessing!
Latest News for: 07/29/07
We just came back from our Mexico Missions 2007 trip. I got home on Saturday at approx. 10:00pm last night. What
an incredible week! Approx. 30 members from our church Glory Zone Fellowship traveled to Chetumal, Mexico to do a
VBS (Vacation Bible Study) and also to do a concert at the Bella Vista Auditorium with Petrel, Comprados and Aevans.
It was a great week, many were saved and touched by the power of the Holy Spirit and God moved!!! Glad to be back
home with my wife and kids. Got to go, it's Sunday morning and got to get ready for church! It's 9:20am! Peace!
Latest News for: 07/4/07
Happy 4th of July!!! Click on my Sept. 11, 2001 webpage for an awesome poem on 9/11 and hear one of the greatest
patriotic songs our country has ever birthed. We had a great time at my pastors house celebrating our 4th of July day,
with an awesome buffet style food and salads, with some great fellowship time. I was privileged to meet an awesome
brother, Dennis O'Neill (Actors For Christ), who is on fire for God and reaching people that you and I would probably
never reach in two lifetimes. Our time of fellowship was really precious and we wish Dennis all of God's best for him,
his family and his awesome ministry that the Lord has sovereignly given him. God Bless you brother Dennis. Shalom!
Latest News for: 06/13/07
I'm proudly announcing my Book Singing Event which is being sponsored by New Horizon Family Bookstore, Inc. and
Butterfly Journey Ministries. The event has already been scheduled for Saturday, October 20th of 2007 at 10:00 am
until closing (at approx. 6:00pm). This is really exciting news, I want to thank Virginia G. Pierce-Kelly of Butterfly
Journey Ministries for the consideration & the opportunity to get to meet people and share with them the love of God,
His precious word and His awesome works ie: Biblical Archaeological Discoveries! My book: Discovering Biblical
Truth, Uncovering God's Faith is an awesome anthology of 103 prophetic poems that were all written under the
inspiration of the Holy Spirit. I refuse to take credit for writing this book because, when you read it... you'll discern it
was the Holy Spirit! God is Awesome!!!
Latest News for: 06/09/07
I just attended a seminar today called "Kingdom Purposes". The Seminar was awesome! There was an incredible time
of praise and worship and of course on teaching. Prophetess Susan Slusher was there and it was the main reason why I
went there, don't get me wrong... the other speakers were excellent, but Susan is sort of special, she has an awesome
prophetic gift and anointing, and I learned a lot from her a few months ago during her 3 day seminar on the Gifts of the
Spirit. If you ever have the chance to be part and attend one of her seminars... by all means, go for it! Shalom All!
Latest News for: 06/09/07
I believe my second page (before you reach my Home Page) has been completed. I hope you like it because I spent an
enormous amount of time...(2 nights for the last 2 weeks), trying to get the proper light/night setting. I have a seminar
tomorrow to attend on "Kingdom Purposes" so, I won't be doing any updating for the next week or so. Have a blessed
weekend and may the Lord make Himself more real to you today than yesterday... Ciao!
Latest News for: 06/08/07
The second page (before you reach my Home Page) is the revised version of the Ark of the Covenant in the chamber,
including 3-d models of the Ten Commandments, an ephod, Goliath's sword, 4 ancient scrolls, an earthen vessel with a
Jeremiah's title deed to the "Potter's Field", an oil lamp and an ivory pomegranate. I wanted to try and recreate all the
items that Ron Wyatt had identified when he discovered the Ark of the Covenant at 2:00pm, of January 6th, of 1982.
I am still not totally happy with the photo because it's hard to see the "other items" clearly, but I will keep working on
getting a better photo... it may take me a few weeks. I have to take the photo of my display (located in my carport) in
the evening hours to get that dark effect. Until the next update, Arkman...
Latest News for: 05/24/07
Just finished working on my Latest News pages. I had to create another page, the prior page was just too long. Also, as
you've already noticed, I have been working on my second page (which is the page before you reach my Home Page).
Very soon, I'll be adding a 3-d model of the Ten Commandments, a 3-d model of the 4 scrolls representing the 4 books
of the Law, a 3-d model of an ephod, a 3-d model of an earthen vessel containing the title deed to the "potter's field",
a 3-d model of a huge sword representing "Goliaths Sword" and of course a very small graphic/photo of the Ivory
Pomegranate. All these items were recorded, documented and discovered by Ron Wyatt, when he found the Ark of
the Covenant at 2:00pm on January 6th, of 1982. I believe this is the Lord's will and I have already experienced His
awesome supernatural help in adding these details to my 2nd "index" webpage, and also I get a chance to update my
special display of the Ark of the Covenant and Cross Site of Jesus. Until our next update, God bless you!!! - Arkman
Sorry, I know it's been a while but been very busy with many other things. I recently changed the opening page of my
website. Notice that I have quite a few props from the Indiana Jones movies: Raiders of the Lost Ark and The last
Crusade. I also added of few photos of my newest revision of the Indiana Jones and the Ark of the Covenant Lego Set.
Click here to view them. That is it for now, please check often for new additions to this website. I have no immediate
future archaeological trips planned at this time to do any work in the Middle East. I would hope that next year, I'll be
able to travel to Israel again to see what the Lord has in stored for me. Will I rediscover the Ark of the Covenant?
Only God knows... He gave me the dream so is his problem now!!! LOL, God bless you all!
Latest News for: 05/29/09
Awesome news, I just designed a new post card featuring the Tomb Of Jesus they way it would have looked over 2,000
years ago. I felt led by the Lord to make these available to and for everyone. Currently I am selling these on e-Bay, I
probably will be selling them through this website. I have made them very affordable and they come in a quantity of 5
for $5.00 dollars including free shipping throughout the United States. I hope you like them and click here, to see the
actual original photo and then the revised photo by inspiration of the Holy Spirit! And also, check my newest ministry
promoting postcard, click here to view it. The one that I am suppose to mail to the churches throughout my area, well
even as far as New Jersey. I still have not yet pursued this aggressively, I have only sent out about 20 of them only.
That particular photo's background is the way the Tomb of Jesus would have looked during night time! Enjoy and may
God Bless you!
Latest News for: 05/21/09
Well I am back and unfortunately I did not get a chance to go to Perú. I was really looking forward for this but I wasn't
able to raise the funds needed to go. I have to believe that it was not my time to go, so I am ok with that. I feel blessed
because in the midst of financial trials and tribulations ongoing on my life and family...I just know that somehow God is
in control of everything... talk about walking in faith... so much easier said than done! But, I am hoping with God's help
to weather the storm so that I can get back on track and continue sowing more into God's kingdom. I'm scheduled also
for a Mexico Missions trip this year with my (14 year old) daughter Samantha. Well... all is in God's hands. I have an
awesome photo of part of my display located in my new office at my house. I will try and post more photos in the future
but this awesome photo serves as the background for my introductions to all my PowerPoint presentations based on all
archaeological discoveries and including creation, evolution and dinosaurs. So click on this link: office display and see
what I have been talking about. Until the next time, may the Lord bless you beyond your wildest dreams....Arkman
Latest News for: 01/09/09
Hey, it's been a while. I want to wish everyone a happy and a blessed new year to everyone. This year, I am seriously
considering traveling to Perú to the city of Ica and possibly do some archaeological research work regarding the "Ica
Stones" A few years ago, I met Dr. Dennis Swift at a Creation Seminar sponsored by my friend Dr. Kent Hovind, and
he spoke on the Ica Stones. Dr. Swift is the foremost authority in America on these ancient stones, please check his
website: www.dinosaursandman.com . So I am really excited in traveling to Perú and doing some work, research and
or documentation on these awesome stones that show clearly that man and dinosaurs co-existed together. Ica stones
are carvings on stones that were made by eyewitnesses during ancient times and are excellent proof for Creation and
a "nightmare" for evolution. So until our next time... Arkman
Latest News for: 09/01/08
In other news... I currently have no plans for any archaeological expeditions in the Middle East... but then... (you never
know) for the remainder of this year. Check here for all upcoming speaking engagements and upcoming archaeological
expeditions... as funds become available!!!! This is it for now, I want to wish you all a great Labor Day week and God
bless you and your loved ones. Arkman............
Latest News for: 06/25/08
Hey... been a while geez... But we're still moving forward. A while back, I had touched up the photo of the actual tomb
of Jesus in Jerusalem and the photo would reflect, what the "borrowed" tomb of Jesus would have looked like during
day time after He had resurrected. Now....for the first time... I am displaying the night time version of that same photo,
these backgrounds were actual photos that I had taken from the many times (5), I had been to Jerusalem in the last
6 years....since approx September of 2002. Enjoy the photos... These are very unique photos!!! God bless you...
Latest News for: 04/04/08
I recently found a photo from the time I was involved in martial arts, were I am smashing approx. 10 cement blocks at
once, the year was 1989 and it was at my grandmother's house at the time. It's a very impressive photo because of the
awesome timing. Well that's it for now and I am hoping to be able to go to our church's Mexico Missions trip on this
coming July, God willing. See you all soon!
Latest News for: 03/07/08
I took the photo of the "borrowed" Tomb of Jesus located in the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem, Israel and I touched up
the original photo in my computer of part of the front where it looks like cinder blocks were used to repair it, when it
was damaged in the 19th century when it was discovered. This is how the tomb, (click here) most likely would have
looked during the times of Jesus when He was buried there, over 2,000 years ago! Hope you like it. Arkman
Latest News for: 03/02/08
Hi All, just came back yesterday from Israel after traveling for close 23 hours straight including a layover flight from
Kiev, Ukraine. Check out some of my Israel/Jordan Archaeological Tour web page photos that I just added. Also,
below, is an accurate account of my journey through Israel and Jordan. Hope you enjoy reading it...
My friend Jack and I left on February 24, Sunday at 6:30pm from JFK airport and arrived at Tel Aviv airport in Israel
at 5:45pm (approx. 23 hours traveling straight), we checked in the hotel and got up early in the morning to travel to
Jordan through Eilat (crossing border between Israel and Jordan). On the way to Jordan, we stopped by just before
Masada to check the "ashen remains" of a "Pre-Egyptian" sphinx in the ashen city of Gomorrah which is located just
below Masada. We only spent about 1 hr. there but we were fortunate to find (3) specimens of brimstone (sulphur) as
mentioned in Gen, Chapter 19 (took several photos). This was actually my fourth visit to this area of the Dead Sea in
the last 6 years. Then afterwards, we continued towards Eilat to cross the border to Jordan, which we did with no
problem. We were met by our assigned English speaking driver Mustafa, who took us to the hotel locate in Petra. This
hotel was awesome looking, made out of stones in and outside, the only drawback was that to get to our room from the
receptionists’ desk, you had to climb up and down several steps, several times in between. Anyways, the next day
(Wednesday), we met our driver Mustafa who took us to the heart of Petra to see the ruins as we met with our English
speaking guide: Ali (at approx. 9:00am). It was a beautiful sunny day and cold day. Ali was very knowledgeable and
his English was good enough for us to understand, he gave a comprehensive tour throughout the ruins (I took close to
300 photos). It was funny because Ali stated that I was the biggest guy (weight wise) that has ever made as far as we
did, since no one like me as ever went as far as I did (Ali kept telling how proud he was of me!!!). The ruins were
awesome and incredibly beautiful (signifying God's judgment on Edom) It's a long story going back to Jacob's brother
Esau. I was able to recover/find a fossil of imprints of sea shells. I was standing at approx. 3,075 feet above sea level
according to my Garmin GPS, (which also gives me the elevation or altimeter whichever term you choose). Also, the
nearest body of water to this site is the Dead Sea, which is about 3 hours driving distance, but the Dead Sea is approx.
1,100 feet below sea level and there is no life whatsoever in it. So where did this fossil come from??? Hmmm, could it
be evidence of Noah's Flood??? There is no other “scientific” explanation. We also found old pottery shards and
peculiar looking rocks/stones. There were over one thousand people in and out the ruins and additionally, there was a
filming crew on site by "The Khazneh". People kept walking towards the ruins and he kept yelling, trying to instruct
people-tourist to just given him 2 minutes to complete his scene (it actually took him over 40 minutes) to get just one
minute of footage needed. So, after a difficult trek throughout the ruins, walking through the rocky terrain to say the
least, the climbing up and down (seemed like it was mostly uphill), we got back to the entrance by 3:00pm. I was able to
manage to drink only a bottle of water during that time, the cold temperature was about 65 degrees Fahrenheit. We
were back at the hotel by 3:30pm and we were both physically drained from all the walking and climbing. We took a
nap, woke up and ate dinner and fellowshipped till we fell asleep.
It's Thursday morning, after an early breakfast, it was time to head towards Jerusalem, Israel. The travel time should
be approx. 3 hours heading towards the King Hussein Bridge aka the Allenby Bridge (known in the Israeli side). Our
driver Mustafa stopped about 3 different times for me to take more photos. We arrived to the King Hussein Bridge
through their passport control section towards Israel's Allenby Bridge. The experience crossing the border at this
particular area was incredible frustrating and seemingly wasteful. I truly understand (having a security background of
over 15 years) that security and passport control for access is needed, but from the Israeli side it was simply ridiculous.
There were approx. 11 different check points within a distance of 75 feet. I was asked 3 times for my age, after the 3rd
time, I told the young customs officer to please "DO THE MATH". What an inconvenience, this is why... most people
rather travel through Eilat (which is approx. 4 more hours of travel time, heading south of Israel to then head north on
Jordan) than travel north on Jordan to then travel west to Israel. Now, on the Israeli side of the Allenby Bridge, I did
noticed that I was looking at another ashen "City of the Plains" known as Zheboim, as discovered a few years ago by
my mentor Ron Wyatt. This was the only city out of the 5 ashen cities that I had never seen. So I took a few photos,
but we were sort in a hurry to go to Jerusalem and check into our hotel so that we could take another taxi ride to the
Old City. Ok, so after paying approx. 85 U.S. dollars from the border of Israel to our hotel in Jerusalem. After arriving
at our hotel, we brought in our partial luggage, my friend Jack and I headed towards "The Garden Tomb" close to the
Damascus Gate to visit and check the "borrowed" tomb of our Lord Jesus. After taking a few more photos, (this was
my 4th visit to this tomb and Jack's 1st visit), as soon as Jack stepped foot inside the tomb, he began to weep. There is
such a powerful but peaceful presence inside this tomb. As we walked past the Garden Tomb's chapel, on the right side,
I began photographing the remains of the actual crucifixion grounds were Jesus had been crucified. I've been here
before, many times in the past, and many people in the area, as soon as they saw me photographing the exposed area
that had been left (uncovered and unprotected to the weather "how unprofessional of whoever is in charge of that
particular dig") people began to take photos, but they really did not know that this was the crucifixion site of Jesus.
This area shows clearly the crack in the cliff caused by a massive earthquake when Jesus died as described in the
"gospels" and the crack "rocks rent" were described in the gospel of Matthew. Afterwards, we took a few photos of
Skull Hill which was near the prior site mentioned. The tomb, crucifixion site and Skull Hill are all in the same area and
are within approx. 500 feet. We then proceeded to Zedekiah's Cave which was locked by a huge padlock. The Israeli
government knows exactly why this is a classified location and so do I. We then proceeded to the Damascus Gate to
find a bathroom, because nature was calling... afterwards, this part of the Old City had garbage everywhere, this was
very disappointing but nevertheless, we found the bathroom in a restaurant, inside the Old City. We then took a cab
back to our hotel and got ready to go to sleep early in anticipation of our upcoming soon wake-up (4:30am) call, so that
we could go to Tel Aviv airport and wait until our flight (8:15am Israel departure time) to the Ukraine again (lay over
flight), then connected to another flight to head towards JFK, New York airport. At JFK (arrival time was 5:30pm US
time), we were both totally beat. We spent a total of 16 hours between both flights in those "so uncomfortable seating".
This was the most grueling part of the trip, it is very physical draining time, you can never properly rest your body.
Thank God for His grace!!! So this was pretty much a synopsis of our trip.
If you have any questions about our trip, e-mail or message me. I will soon post a few photos, most likely within a week.
My body still needs rest and a few days to heal (specially my feet, they are very sore). This is all for now, I hope I did
not bore you that much and may God richly bless you all and your precious families. Arkman
Latest News for: 02/23/08
Hi all, I just finished packing up for my Archaeological/Spiritual trip to Israel and Jordan. I leave tomorrow afternoon.
Don't forget to visit myspace page at www.myspace.com/arkman20 whenever you get a chance. I will be posting some
of the photos within days from my trip. May the Lord richly bless you and thank you for your much needed prayers. :-)
Latest News for: 02/02/08
Just 3 more weeks and counting for my up coming trip to the Middle East. This is very exciting because we're going to
not only hear from the Lord, but the many things He will have us see. Also, check out my Ark of the Covenant special
page with a unique special effect. I will update you with any last minute details concerning our trip. Israel and Jordan,
here we come. Shalom!
Latest News for: 12/24/07
Wow, it has been a long, long time! At this time, my trip to Israel and Jordan on February of 2008 just (2 more months)
and counting the days. Nothing more for me to add except that I want to thank the Lord for such a great year, first for
who He is, and second for so much He has revealed to me, especially in the last 6 months. I would like to wish every
one a blessed Christmas and a prosperous New Year and always remember: Jesus is the "Reason for the Season".
Latest News for: 09/23/07
Well... It's a go, it is a done deal and it is confirmed!!! I will be traveling to Israel and Jordan next February with my
friend Jack Hashim. I really can't wait and I am highly anticipating an incredible time of discovery and revelation with
the Holy Spirit. This is exciting news. So now I am asking for your prayers, that we fulfill all that God has set us to do!
Amen... I am sorry, but I am not able to invite and or allowed to bring anyone else, is just not the Lord's will at this
time! I appreciate your understanding in this matter, but still need your prayers. If you are led by the Spirit of God to
send a monetary love gift, on my contacts button you will find my P.O. Box address. God bless you all! - Arkman
Latest News for: 09/21/07
There is a high possibility and probability that I will be traveling on my 6th trip to the Middle East in February of 2008.
I am planning to visit Jerusalem and the Dead Sea (Gomorrah) in Israel and also the ruins of the ancient city of Petra,
(which were recently selected as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World this past July) in Jordan with my friend
Jack Hashim. Jack (one of the elders of my church) was the person who was responsible for writing the foreword of my
book: DISCOVERING BIBLICAL TRUTH, UNCOVERING GOD'S FAITH. I really had not considered traveling
to the Middle East for 2008, so looks like the Lord has different plans for me and this is perfectly fine and ok, as long
as He is with us, that's all that really matters. I will post here when the "High possibility and probability" becomes a
done deal! Next month in October (besides my 48th birthday), will be my first book signing event which has already
been scheduled for Saturday, October 20th of 2007 at 10:00 am until closing (approximately 8:00pm) at New Horizon
Family Bookstore, Inc., 53 Middle Country Road, Coram, NY 11727. This is it for now, exciting things are happening
and God is in the midst of this whole thing... this is very good! Blessings to all!
Latest News for: 09/02/07
Well, is been a while! Last week I was in Florida with my father visiting my aunt Angie, cuz Maggie and her husband
Jimmy, we had a great time of fellowship... I pray blessings and an increase of faith, hope and outpouring of the Holy
Spirit on that household... Amén! I also just came back from a "short" family vacation from Mystic, Connecticut. I did
not know how much of our past history had been encapsulated in that city i.e. "Mystic Seaport" We had an awesome
time together and towards the end of the much needed vacation, we drove to Massapequa's Sunrise Mall and met with
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), professional wrestling stars Matt & Jeff of the famous Hardy Boyz! Check
out the photo I took with these awesome athletic performers. These guys were so polite and cordial during their photo
and autograph session. We "only " had to wait approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes on line!!! Anyways, we had fun!!!
Latest News for: 08/01/07
OK, after considering this for a while, I have decided to have a web page presence in myspace.com. So check out my
"URL" myspace.com/arkman20. Hope you like the Indiana Jones based theme. Well, got to go, need some quality
rest. Peace to all and God's blessing!
Latest News for: 07/29/07
We just came back from our Mexico Missions 2007 trip. I got home on Saturday at approx. 10:00pm last night. What
an incredible week! Approx. 30 members from our church Glory Zone Fellowship traveled to Chetumal, Mexico to do a
VBS (Vacation Bible Study) and also to do a concert at the Bella Vista Auditorium with Petrel, Comprados and Aevans.
It was a great week, many were saved and touched by the power of the Holy Spirit and God moved!!! Glad to be back
home with my wife and kids. Got to go, it's Sunday morning and got to get ready for church! It's 9:20am! Peace!
Latest News for: 07/4/07
Happy 4th of July!!! Click on my Sept. 11, 2001 webpage for an awesome poem on 9/11 and hear one of the greatest
patriotic songs our country has ever birthed. We had a great time at my pastors house celebrating our 4th of July day,
with an awesome buffet style food and salads, with some great fellowship time. I was privileged to meet an awesome
brother, Dennis O'Neill (Actors For Christ), who is on fire for God and reaching people that you and I would probably
never reach in two lifetimes. Our time of fellowship was really precious and we wish Dennis all of God's best for him,
his family and his awesome ministry that the Lord has sovereignly given him. God Bless you brother Dennis. Shalom!
Latest News for: 06/13/07
I'm proudly announcing my Book Singing Event which is being sponsored by New Horizon Family Bookstore, Inc. and
Butterfly Journey Ministries. The event has already been scheduled for Saturday, October 20th of 2007 at 10:00 am
until closing (at approx. 6:00pm). This is really exciting news, I want to thank Virginia G. Pierce-Kelly of Butterfly
Journey Ministries for the consideration & the opportunity to get to meet people and share with them the love of God,
His precious word and His awesome works ie: Biblical Archaeological Discoveries! My book: Discovering Biblical
Truth, Uncovering God's Faith is an awesome anthology of 103 prophetic poems that were all written under the
inspiration of the Holy Spirit. I refuse to take credit for writing this book because, when you read it... you'll discern it
was the Holy Spirit! God is Awesome!!!
Latest News for: 06/09/07
I just attended a seminar today called "Kingdom Purposes". The Seminar was awesome! There was an incredible time
of praise and worship and of course on teaching. Prophetess Susan Slusher was there and it was the main reason why I
went there, don't get me wrong... the other speakers were excellent, but Susan is sort of special, she has an awesome
prophetic gift and anointing, and I learned a lot from her a few months ago during her 3 day seminar on the Gifts of the
Spirit. If you ever have the chance to be part and attend one of her seminars... by all means, go for it! Shalom All!
Latest News for: 06/09/07
I believe my second page (before you reach my Home Page) has been completed. I hope you like it because I spent an
enormous amount of time...(2 nights for the last 2 weeks), trying to get the proper light/night setting. I have a seminar
tomorrow to attend on "Kingdom Purposes" so, I won't be doing any updating for the next week or so. Have a blessed
weekend and may the Lord make Himself more real to you today than yesterday... Ciao!
Latest News for: 06/08/07
The second page (before you reach my Home Page) is the revised version of the Ark of the Covenant in the chamber,
including 3-d models of the Ten Commandments, an ephod, Goliath's sword, 4 ancient scrolls, an earthen vessel with a
Jeremiah's title deed to the "Potter's Field", an oil lamp and an ivory pomegranate. I wanted to try and recreate all the
items that Ron Wyatt had identified when he discovered the Ark of the Covenant at 2:00pm, of January 6th, of 1982.
I am still not totally happy with the photo because it's hard to see the "other items" clearly, but I will keep working on
getting a better photo... it may take me a few weeks. I have to take the photo of my display (located in my carport) in
the evening hours to get that dark effect. Until the next update, Arkman...
Latest News for: 05/24/07
Just finished working on my Latest News pages. I had to create another page, the prior page was just too long. Also, as
you've already noticed, I have been working on my second page (which is the page before you reach my Home Page).
Very soon, I'll be adding a 3-d model of the Ten Commandments, a 3-d model of the 4 scrolls representing the 4 books
of the Law, a 3-d model of an ephod, a 3-d model of an earthen vessel containing the title deed to the "potter's field",
a 3-d model of a huge sword representing "Goliaths Sword" and of course a very small graphic/photo of the Ivory
Pomegranate. All these items were recorded, documented and discovered by Ron Wyatt, when he found the Ark of
the Covenant at 2:00pm on January 6th, of 1982. I believe this is the Lord's will and I have already experienced His
awesome supernatural help in adding these details to my 2nd "index" webpage, and also I get a chance to update my
special display of the Ark of the Covenant and Cross Site of Jesus. Until our next update, God bless you!!! - Arkman
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