Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †
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There is of course another way to see the verse/psalm – “….O my people,….”,”O Israel….” My people” and “Israel” is in Hebrew very much the same thing. Now we must remember that ancient Israel was composed of 12 Tribes, the Jews are descendants of the tribe of Judah (1 of the 12) and commanded as head of the tribes. Today, due to the various “exiles” and other factors all 10 (and a bit) are “lost” among the nations. The descendants of whom are today scattered to the four corners. Most if not all will have no idea of their heritage, both genetic and spiritual, but be assured these “lines” are unbreakable. There is no reason why anyone of us, who feel an inner yearning for the Bible, it’s stories, it’s wisdom, it’s inspiration and peace are not descendants of those who stood at Mt Sinai. WE are Israel in the spiritual sense. Isiah 11:12 “And he shall lift up a sign to the nations, and he shall gather the wanderers of Israel, and he shall gather the scattered ones of Judea from the four edges of the Earth.
Very good, Oldspeak. God knows exactly where all of us are; and there are none of His scattered all over the world, whom He will not be able to bring back to the land which He gave to our fathers in ancient times. I say, “our fathers” because my mother’s family are of the tribe of Levi, of the priests; (which explains a lot for their hostility to Jesus; and to me for believing in Him). But like you were referring to, I love the verses which say, that God will bring us all home, from everywhere we have been scattered; and He will leave none; which includes all those which are mentioned in Revelation 7 (the 144,000).
You know your Bible well, don’t you? I would enjoy talking to you more.
“God knows exactly where all of us are;” – Indeed, as in “I knew you before I formed you”. In this I understand it to mean in the spiritual sense, not only (but included) in the physical form. However even though we are “counted” this does not guarantee us a seat. We must still, as it was then, be worthy of His mercy and salvation.
This is truth, OS!
Psalm 139 literally carries me through many days, especially this:
”Your eyes saw my unformed body;
all the days ordained for me were written in your book
before one of them came to be.”
Psalm 139:16
The Lord God makes no mistakes!
Della, I suddenly remembered this small post which I saw a long time ago.
“A man asked the Lord why so many were suffering with cancer, and why He had not provided someone who could develop a cure.
And the Lord answered him.
” I did, my son. But you aborted him.”
I have often thought of this in the context of His knowing us before we were conceived. Sobering.
I saw that, too, Betsy. Brought me to my knees. Tragic, isn’t it? The stupidity of man without God..
Another thought – for many who are born with disability(s), physical, mental, etc., or those who compare themselves to others, wishing they were more like them – God’s Word provides comfort and insight here. To trust Him with what He’s given you.
We’re to be responsible by investing what He’s given, be it little or large…
This is so true…I can’t help thinking of the celebrated German bass baritone Thomas Quasthoff, born to a mother who took Thalidomide…
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God, in His mercy, gave this man a remarkable voice. Herr Quastoff made the most of this astounding gift. And lovers of his artistry, myself at the top of that list, are so grateful.
Off to listen!
Betsy, you are such a kindred spirit, and I really appreciate you!
I know many others here do, as well. You are a blessing, and wanted you to know that today. You’re really a sweet, caring, buzzing, little bee. 💕🐝
Blessings on you!
I am exceedingly grateful for your kind thoughts, my friend, and your generous spirit. I’m so glad you found your branch here💕 Two hats to wear now…busy bee and hot mess. You know me too well😁 God bless you always…
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Hi Della, When I think of those to whom life has been unkind, I remember this Scripture verse, and believe that God also feels what they are going through, and He does not ever forget any of His little ones.
Luke 16:25 “But Abraham said, Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and you art tormented.”
But next to the comfort of those who are neglected and have it evil in this world; is of course the rich man who was taking care of himself very well, while his poor brother was rotting on the sidewalk just outside his front gate.
I believe also, that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and for ever; and if ever He found a man or woman who was willing to yield and surrender all the way to Him; in faith and purity, in love and virtue, in sanctification and integrity, and willing to offer his or her life upon the altar of God; then there’s no reason why He wouldn’t extend His hand in healing and deliverance to anyone and everyone, in the same way He did for others before our time; and nothing would be impossible.
But where shall Jesus find such a man or woman, among those so accustomed to being full and in want of nothing? Meanwhile, the Lord’s needs go unmet, and the sick and the poor and needy, in every way remain the way they are, and we feel bad. I especially talk about myself, O hope you know; as well as trying to stir up my brothers and sisters to seek God for these things likewise.
Yes, M, I agree.
The Lord has engineered our circumstances for His own purposes – not ours. It took me long while to understand and accept.
It is His kingdom, His agenda. But we get it backwards, right? And we make it all about us.
Recently, I’ve been watching one who is severely suffering with cancer and staying in a Hope house for cancer patients. He is ministering to his fellow sufferers, out of his own sickness. That is only possible by Divine help. And it gets folk’s attention.
Not everyone is meant to be healed on earth. Yet those with illness/disability who still love the Lord with all their heart and trust him with it are very effective witnesses!
Some will notice that they love God for who He is and not just for what He does for them.
Of course, we want ALL to know Him! But they have to be ready. In their time. And the Lord is merciful and patient. He knows when it will be. All the while, we give them grace, like He gives us, 24/7. It is sooo hard to wait, I know! But we wait in expectation, not desperation!
Thank you Della. Good words, as usual. We will know everything perfectly when we get there; God help us to all get there!
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Love, love, love it….💕
Now of kitty was about a year or two older, that caption might read, “calming down dinner before I eat it.”
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“This is my squirrel.
There are many like it, but this one is mine.”
Cai Guoqiang is the artist.
vids in replies have more of his work.
WOW!
Amazing!
The Chinese people (not government) are so creative— all the way back to ancient times. Travelled there twice. Amazing ingenuity.
And their Contemporary /Conceptual Art is absolutely powerfully amazing.
Not the meaningless, soul- less trash of Western Contemporary/Conceptual.
I can’t wrap my mind around how this is even possible!
Anyone got a clue? And maybe even able to explain it?
There will be ruling(s) issued by the Supreme Court this coming Monday beginning at 9:25 am (eastern time):
Looks like Allison and Josh are finally teaming up. Let’s wish them great success! Enjoy Treeper, Friends. 🙂
One more . . .
nice stuff, Garrison, thx for those
odd sensation to hear all that Travis picking and bass runs coming out of a classical guitar
They did a tour about a year ago. I think they found they can get gigs as a duo. Good on ’em. The road always needs new talent. 🙂
I watched the last one on YT, maybe a year back? Amazed at their talent. Thanks for reminder!
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They’re really good! 🙂 Thank you for sharing with us.
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Good morning, Garrison. I do absolutely wish them tremendous success. What a pairing! Her voice is well suited for those song choices, and he is a perfect accompaniment. Gentle and most enjoyable.
Mornin’ Bet. I’ll definitely go see ’em if they come to town. 🙂
Good!!!😁
Thanks Garrison.
I could listen to those two for hours. Their artistic talent & skill is way beyond many contemporary ‘professionals’.
It would be worth whatever admission price to see/hear those two perform in a small, intimate venue.
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just for good measure
The true meaning of the 2nd amendment!!!!
Freedom and Whisky!!! . . . David E. Davis
In the film “Drop Dead Gorgeous” there’s a running gag about the Lutheran Sisterhood Gun Club
— this reminds me of that
Direct from David E . . . 🙂
“Get away from me, Fraudway Joe. Run, you cur.”
Just too cute for words
Good morning, Joe💕 Oh those faces!
Aren’t they gorgeous ?
Good morning, Bet. Gray and cloudy outside; we might be getting more rain in my area.
Sat with my spouse for a while last night. She sure does like the cheeseburgers. Asked a charge nurse to make sure a fall pad is on the floor near my wife’s bed. Numerous times I’ve walked into her room and no fall pad. I find the pad folded up and leaning against a wall. It won’t do much good if she tries to climb out of bed and hits her head on the floor.
Hope you’re doing well and have a blessed day.
Oh dear, Joe. You are her earthly guardian angel. I simply don’t understand…how hard can it be to put that pad there, given her previous falls?
A cheeseburger is one of life’s simple pleasures. And those are the best! The older I get, the greater those simple ones mean for me…a cup of tea and this thread, chatting away with friends, like an unrestrained magpie being chief amongst them. But a cheeseburger thrown in? Bliss! I’m glad she has you💕
A little rain here as well, but we really need more as we’ve been without for weeks. If you get a lot, have a word, will you? And tell it where to go next!😉
Blessings to you, my friend. Hope your weekend is a good one. They seem to be coming more quickly these days…😘
Yes, please…let it come!!!🙏
Gosh, Joe! So frustrating, isn’t it, to ignore a simple step!
I went through similar things with my mamma. Finally, one morning upon arriving to her room, I lost it.
A few days later, my meeting with the owner of nursing home seemed to help lots.
You’re a blessing to your wife, for sure.
Prayer up for you all. ✝️🙏🏻
I know the aides are taking care of many other residents, and sometimes forget to do certain things. But I’ve reminded them a couple of times to make sure the fall pad is by her bed when she in bed. If it happens again, I’ll talk to the DON. Trust me, she’ll address the issue. I’ve already talked to the charge nurse and asked if they could all make sure that fall pad is on the floor when Kerry is in bed.
Well anyways, so far, so good. I’ll look in on my wife sometime tonite.
🙏🙏🙏 in abundance, my friend…for both of you.
I too, would find the ‘fall pad’ leaning against the wall in my mom’s room and afterwards tried to understand why… I came to the conclusion that the pad impedes the aides access to mom, the bed… ‘not-very-hygienic’ to pick up and move and still have clean hands to approach the resident… alas -they;re a very good idea but not one of those that end up being practical – best to employ a reliable bed rail.
Hi, Joe. Does OK have rules against beds with raised side rails? I think there are some that are designed to slide underneath the mattress. Is she getting out of bed because she’s having agitation episodes? If so a low dose of risperidone can help keep her calm.
I was told that Oklahoma law prohibits the use of raised side rails; apparently some residents strangled themselves when trying to climb through the rails while climbing out of bed. So no go on the side rails. She gets a Norco whenever she gets agitated as a prn. I’ve asked about Seroquel and Ativan, nothing has changed on her med chart as I know, except for dosage levels of current meds she’s on. They call me when there is a change with her meds. I’ll have to talk with her doctor to see anything else can done to help keep her from falling.
Cat Nicholson from One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest
Ezekiel 14:12-23 (*highlights) “The word of the LORD came again to me, saying, Son of man, when the land sins against Me by trespassing grievously, then will I stretch out My hand upon it, and will break the staff of the bread thereof, and will send famine upon it, and will cut off (make extinct) man and beast from it: though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness, says the Lord GOD: if I cause evil beasts (natural or moral) to pass through the land, and they bereave it, so that it be desolate, that no man may pass through because of the beasts . . . Or I bring a sword upon that land, and say, Sword, go through the land; so that I cut off (make extinct)man and beast from it . . . Or I send a pestilence into that land, and pour out My fury upon it in blood, to cut off (make extinct) from it man and beast: though Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, as I live, says the Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither son nor daughter; they shall but deliver their own souls by their righteousness . . . Yet, behold, therein shall be left a remnant that shall be brought forth, both sons and daughters: behold, they shall come forth unto you, and you shall see their way and their doings: and you shall be comforted concerning the evil that I have brought upon Jerusalem, even concerning all that I have brought upon it. And they shall comfort you, when you see their ways and their doings: and you shall know that I have not done without cause all that I have done in it, says the Lord GOD.”
There are three things specifically emphasized in this chapter; which are written for us to take heed to, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, (2 Peter 1:19).
First of course, is the fact, that sinning and trespassing grievously to provoke the LORD to anger, is the cause for the famines, and the sword, for the evil beasts (natural and moral), and the pestilences being poured out in blood, being sent upon people, countries, and the world. God detests evil, and He hates it all the more in the people who have been called His people, and where His Word has been preached and taught; and it shall not go unpunished.
Secondly, is that even if such rare and holy saints of God were in those same countries, and among the people; God’s mind could not be moved to show favor to that place for their sake. Only themselves shall they save by their righteousness.; and they would not be able to influence the LORD to spare the place. Abraham was able to to influence the LORD, if there were as few as ten righteous in Sodom and Gomorrah, to spare the whole place. Moses also stood many times between the wicked rebels and God, and turned away His wrath. But here Ezekiel the prophet is speaking of a time, when there will be no more restraining of God’s furious wrath, because of the gravity of the evil of the times. No one will be sheltered by even a family member’s righteousness.
Thirdly, the very small remnant of the saints which are left in the world for this time, are for signs and wonders, to instruct the world into the saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ; and for the judgment of those who refuse. Our being in the world in this time, is for showing all men, that there is a cause for God doing all these things to the world of the ungodly. The LORD has ordained that the Word of Christ, and His grace and truth, be seen in us who are His saved and Spirit-filled Elect. The answers to all the catastrophes and disasters coming on the world, cannot be solved by politics, or any device of men. Sinning and trespassing grievously against God, is the reason for the punishments.
Looking back to Noah’s day; it was the falling away of the people of God, which caused the whole world to be corrupted and filled with violence. By the once elect no longer bearing with the convictions and guidance of the Spirit of God, all that God created became perverted and ruined, so that God had nothing else He could do but destroy it all. Noah was one hundred years in building the ark; and the prophetic word had been for more than six hundred years, from the time of Enoch; but in the end, no one regarded, and no one repented. And while they had the knowledge, they didn’t know, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and the cataclysm came and destroyed all. “So shall it be also in the day that the Son of man is revealed.”
So it is for us who are left in the world for this time, to be true and faithful, and endure to the end. We will not let the abounding of lawlessness cause our hearts to grow cold, or our faith to fail. God has said concerning the world, that”They have Moses, and the prophets, and the apostles; let them hear them.” And as long as they see us in the world, they have all the witness and evidence they need to believe and be saved: and that’s all we can do.
Smith Wigglesworth – Ever Increasing Faith
Chapter 3 – The Power of the Name
continued . . .
Scripture Reading — Acts 3:1-16
Peter and John were helpless, were illiterate, they had no college education. They had been with Jesus. To them had come a wonderful revelation of the power of the Name of Jesus. They had handed out the bread and fish after Jesus had multiplied them. They had sat at the table with Him; and John had often gazed into His face. Peter had often to be rebuked, but Jesus manifested His love to Peter through it all. Yea, He loved Peter, the wayward one. Oh He’s a wonderful lover! I have been wayward, I have been stubborn, I had an unmanageable temper at one time, but how patient He has been. I am here to tell you that there is power in Jesus and in his wondrous Name to transform anyone, to heal anyone.
If you will see Him as God’s Lamb, as God’s beloved Son who had laid upon Him the iniquity of us all, if only you will see that Jesus paid the whole price for our redemption that we might be free, you can enter into your purchased inheritance of salvation, of life and of power.
Poor Peter, and poor John! They had no money! But they had faith, they had the power of the Holy Ghost, they had God. You can have God even though you have nothing else. Even though you have lost your character you can have God. I have seen the worst men saved by the power of God.
I was one day preaching about the Name of Jesus and there was a man leaning against a lamp-post, listening. It took a lamp-post to enable him to keep on his feet. We had finished our open-air meeting, and the man was still leaning against the post. I asked him, “Are you sick?” He showed me his hand and I saw beneath his coat, he had a silver handled dagger. He told me that he was on his way to kill his unfaithful wife, but that he had heard me speaking about the power of the Name of Jesus and could not get away. He said that he felt just helpless. I said, “Get you down.” And there on the square, with people passing up and down, he got saved.
I took him to my home and put on him a new suit. I saw that there was something in that man that God could use. He said to me the next morning, “God has revealed Jesus to me; I see that all has been laid upon Jesus.” I lent him some money, and he soon got together a wonderful little home. His faithless wife was living with another man, but he invited her back to the home that he had prepared for her. She came: and, where enmity and hatred had been before, the whole situation was transformed by love. God made that man a minister wherever he went. There is power in the Name of Jesus everywhere. God can save to the uttermost.
Blackburnian Warbler. Got to see them a few times, the day I set my record of 20 Warbler species in one day, this beauty was on the list.
beautiful birdy
Stunning, Colkitto.
Good morning, Colkitto!
An awesome warbler to have on your list! Usually they’re way up at the top of a tree and you’re lucky to get a decent look at their coloration, and if they’re not singing and I’m in a group, I’m happy to just take someone’s word for it that the little dot I’m seeing is a Blackburnian Warbler. The good news is that I have keen hearing and do a lot of my birding by ear, so if one is singing, that’s very helpful and I can ID the bird.
Good idea to post warbler info now so we can study up again for spring migration if we’re rusty! 🙂
Ty all three of you for the kind words. Yes Phoenix the Blackburnian like many of the Warblers love the tops of trees. Blackpoll’s are notorious for that, only hearing their unusual call and never seeing them.
That’s a good way to id Warblers, where you are seeing them, on the ground, the lower branches, mid, or the canopy. The Birders handbook is a nice supplemental book to have in addition to your field guide. It was an assigned book to one of my Ornithological (Bird) classes. Best to all of you
Love your pics, C! They’re some of my fav things here…
I really appreciate your knowledge shared, also – all the books, movies, prayers.
Blessings to you.
Also, enjoy your posts on the “other” threads, but don’t hang around long.
Many like to argue, or is it debate?? 😁 😁
I need a soft landing place nowadays…
No place softer🤗
Totally agree, Miss.Della.B! 🙂
Plus, I don’t have the time to fully participate at the Treehouse, especially when the threads get super long. That said, I don’t mind a good debate, as long as it’s courteous.
I’m totally with you, p, all things said!
However, a week ago in my naïveté, simply stated my opinion on Covid flu thread.
Received a fast whooping from four/five men. One blasted me.
I calmly left.
I know, I know, put my big girl pants on, but not up to it now.
I had a snarky reply once. From a commenter who should have known better but lost his manners. Kill it with reason and kindness, is my motto. And this I try to do….
And as you have taught me, to be a better poster. Kinder, and try and take the high road, though I have to fight my Fire Sign spirit which responds to attacks. Perhaps a better Colkitto. Many thanks, now I am off to binge watch and make some Tikki Cocktails.
Once I would have backed away. But I learned that one teaches others how to treat her, something I didn’t learn until I moved abroad. It can be done gently without confrontation. By simply bringing a conversational calm, without rancor or taking the bait.
There was one where I sensed that engagement on those terms would be futile, and that one I did leave. But I’d much rather not be bullied. So that is the tact I take, for better or worse…
The roads you take are perfect by the way. As a rule, we here are all polite, and because of that, the flow of conversation is enjoyable and informative.
Enjoy your wonderful evening, Colkitto! Binge away💕
Calmly leaving is a wise choice. * nods *
Thought so, too, p.
At the time remembered this: “When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.” Proverbs 10:19
Then I said, “not today, Satan…”
And, I miss your presence here, p, but notice your prayers all around.
That’s the most important of all. ✝️ 🥰
That kind of civilized debate or as we called it in Britain, back and to, keeps our brains going. And I’m all for that!
Agree, B., but this definitely was not “Britain!” 😂😂
😁It certainly is not! But Britain is not Britain any more, alas. Standards are slipping the world over.
Doing what we can to keep them alive. Which is why I would rather answer, keeping those standards front and centre. Who knows? Might make a difference😘
I’ll try to do better next time, B – will be ready for them!
On the “high road” like Colkitto says. 😹😹
The best route. Be your beautiful self. No one can fault that😘
He’s a treasure. I kept bullying him to check this thread out! A very real blessing to us all💕
Yes, a gem…
You are all way to kind, but ty, gives me inspiration to post my beloved Birds (and all animals).
My gratitude and thanks
Slainte
Please do, C! You are much appreciated and needed…
Yes do!! 🤗
For awhile, Colkitto,
I used to buy different, updated editions of the same bird books to see how the ranges of the different species was changing over the years … maybe kinda silly, eh? The last field guide I bought was for Western Birds to go on vacation with. Thanks for sharing this book! 🙂
Just for fun, have you ever heard of The Hungry Bird Book: How to Make Your Garden Their Heaven on Earth? With a blue book cover featuring a Blue Jay? That was one of my most favorite books in the world when I was a kid.
That’s is really cool Phoenix. I’m going to check that out as I try and go landscaping for wildlife as much as possible (more so in the Back & side yards, than front. I’ve explained that to newby birders that putting in the right plants/flowers/bushes/trees as well as water sources, you will attract more birds/wildlife to your yard. I wish I had enough acreage to garden/farm, and make a wildflower meadow. What I am going to do is wildflower spot seed the last of the open spots I have left.
Cheers
Gosh, that sounds beautiful, C.
Wildflowers are my favorite. They just do their own thing, without tender care, and really are the star.
I’ve learned, slowly, and still, which flowers/shrubs attracts the birdies. Also, butterflies.
We sure can’t keep the deer out, though. They’re everywhere. Right now, bedded down in back yard. 😂
I believe Viburnums are usually deer resistant and most are big bird attracters especially the Arrowwood! Pretty hardy once established and will tolerate some shade as well. One of the best bird shrubs.
Thank you! 👏👏
I will plant one this soon!
When you look at these, you just know right there that our Lord is showing us (and all the angels) His power and infinite artistic capabilities to create such striking beauty among so many creatures on earth.
Amen!
Oh amen, GB. I always think exactly this. On another site, there is a beloved commenter from Nigeria, and she is forever posting pictures of birds from all over the world.
The colours!!!! The designs…ditto. Some take my breath away. But it is the deep colours that make me think that when Almighty God was creating the earth and the heavens and all the creatures in both that somewhere he has a celestial palette, probably with colours we don’t know about.
I am completely with you on this. And so when my eye falls on these feathered beauties, my mind goes straight to Him…every time.
Whilst evil people coopted by satan throughout this world do all they can to destroy anything of beauty, I am reminded of this from the late Professor Sir Roger Scrutiny who had much to say on the subject.
“Beauty matters. It is not just a subjective thing but a universal need of human beings. If we ignore this need, we find ourselves in a spiritual desert.”
Exactly so, Sir Roger. Requiescat in pace.
SCRUTON….not Scrutiny. Gee whizzzzzz….Spell check is so ignorant.
😂 😂 , I know – kept trying to spell Satan, and it changes to Santa! ugh. big difference.
Haha!!! I never capitalize that name. And I always have to go back and shrink the “s”, especially if it starts my sentence.
But honestly! Perfectly good words spellcheck does not recognize. And then I look at them and think, wait! I know that’s right, but to be sure I double check. Annoying.
Well said, as always, Betsy. 😊
Our paths seem to be on different timelines, GB. So good to have them cross again.🤗
Well, I am usually fast asleep when you guys have a coffee clatch in the wee hours every morning 😉…. By the time I get through the days tasks and I’m back in CTH, I have a lot of catching up to read through….. But I don’t mind. This is an asynchronous method of communicating…
I comment in those wee hours only if insomnia kicks in. A cup of tea and quick look in seems to do the trick. Otherwise I’m a morning gal. After I get my cup of tea naturally to get my brain cells working😉
Gotta get you some sconces to go with that tea ma’am!
So true, GB. It’s overwhelming at times when we pause, observe, listen to His surrounding beauty.
And He did it for us! God could have made it all in black and white, but because of His loving kindness…
His creation really is a wonder – and the greatest “show” (sacred) on earth.
Yes!
PS – For black and white He made zebras…. 😁
Oops!!! They’re beautiful, too.
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😂😂😂 There was a lovely picture of two posted here on yesterday as it happens.
I saw that – a beautiful colt or filly and his/her mother. The young one was dark brown with white spots – maybe to aid in camouflage like a young deer has spots. It was an exceptional photograph.
They were gawgeous (I think that’s the exact word I used).
Yes friend GB, no better artist than God. Well put. My regards
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How To Find Your Place – Powerful Examples of God’s Plan for Your Life – Derek Prince
The point about how God had a plan for us before He created anything, is a marvelous eye-opener. “We are not an accident waiting for something to happen.” And that also fits in with the fact, that He made the world, with all its innumerable parts, complete already working Eco-systems, before He spoke them into being: which means us also, who are the Masterpiece of His Creation. We are important to God! We matter! And He has already made everything for us to be all that He has ever meant for us to be. “We are worth what God was willing to pay for us!” OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE SON OF GOD!
The part about grace and our ability, is beautifully explained. “God’s grace begins, where human ability ends.” Now to the natural mind, which doesn’t understand the grace of God; it thinks that man’s ability; (for example, to keep God’s commandments); stops where it stops; which then means that he just can’t keep the commandments to the extent that God means them; so he contrives other doctrines to support his failure in character. But the grace begins at our impossibilities! We have to avail ourselves of the grace by love and faith, that acts! Our doing is in faith, because we love Him; and He supplies the grace! “We are God’s Poem; we are His Creative Masterpiece.” Everything we have to give, comes from Him who gives to us: we only give out of what is already all His.
“The Altar sanctifies the sacrifice!” We are sanctified by offering ourselves alive upon the Altar of God. It is our reasonable service; the appropriate response to what Jesus has done for us. The word in the Original Text implies, “Your Intelligent Service;” meaning, we do this with understanding and thoughtfulness, of what it means; and make a determined decision, and real commitment. While we are believing what we hear, we get better understanding; and the better we understand, the stronger our faith. It all goes together. “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.” and, “Then shall we know, when we follow on to know the LORD.”
“Our renewed mind will cause us to be realistic.” “If we walk in the faith we have, God will increase our faith.” Faithfulness starts at the little things, and the job we have. As we grow and mature in faithfulness, God promotes us in the direction He has planned for us. He has a place for each of His children in the family. And God will give us everything we need to do what He has for us to do. His commandments are His enabling.
Maybe many are already familiar with Derek Prince: but for any that are not, I highly recommend taking the time to watch (listen) to the teachings. They are really good, and things we all need to hear. I do wish the best for every one of my brothers and sisters here. I know I’m a ‘new-comer’ and I’ll have to be patient while you get used to me; but I really do believe that the Lord is guiding us, and wants to show us much greater things than we can imagine, of Himself, and His will for us.
You were considered a newcomer with your first post, Michael. With the second, you reached the status of “regular”. 😉 Yes…it’s that easy.
Thanks Sis, Love you too! 🙂
Remember this guy? Check out the turntable
Great Irish folk rock music. His Atlantis song always enchanted me with the lyrics
My gosh, Colkitto!!!! You’ve just reminded me!! I’ve saved an article for you about goings on in Ireland.ill leave it and check with you later to see if you managed to see it…B
Not good…all organized and sanctioned by the WEF and their acolyte country presidents.
https://rairfoundation.com/ireland-under-attack-hordes-of-violent-migrants-brawl-in-their-tax-payer-luxury-hotel-mass-stabbings-and-arrests/
@Betsy Jones
This is an ad for the BBc’s Wonderworks version of CS Lewis Narnia on DVD. Very well done and highly recommended for fans and great family entertainment. Tom Baker from Dr Who makes an appearance as Puddleglum. I really wanted to see a movie version of the Last Battle, Magician’s Nephew, & A Horse and His Boy, but we get the rest. Your family will love it.
Best to you
Oh cheers, my friend. This is wonderful.
The BBC, once upon a time long ago, produced some worthy, thoughtful entertainment and documentaries. They were second to none. Tragically, they have now morphed into a propaganda organ for the state and the WEF in all their productions. I doubt this would be given consideration today.
I will pass this on, and I know it will be much appreciated. Bless you always.
I have to pass this on, Colkitto. This is one of the best movies I’ve ever seen… “Fairy Tale: A True Story”
I’ll leave the trailer and one scene to tempt you. You’ll recognize a few of the actors in this movie which is a treasure for young and old alike. It remains one of my favourites, and one which begs to be seen over and over. It lifts the spirits and personifies hope, which these days we all need. The very best of what the British were capable of Thank you for reminding me. Blessings always😘
Ty Betsy! I tagged it on my Roku (have to pay) but I know the story that it is based on. One of my ‘gifted’ friends noted that Hummingbirds are fairy like. Thought that was interesting.
They are heavily involved in all things Celtic/British Isles. I will let you know after I watch it. Ty again for the excellent recommendation and in return I just watched a movie about Fatima called “Fatima”. I noted that the Portuguese government of that time was heavily anti-Christian, and was very hard on the children and Christians in general. I know later on a ‘right-wing’ government came into being, which was later overthrown by the CIA/MI6 because of their refusal to abandon their people in Africa and not going along with the Atlantic Charter a requisite of accepting aid during WWII ( a planned event funded by Wall St) for the eventual Africa to China giveaway (and other things not in the scope of this post). Go with God.
Dig through deep enough, they are always in there somewhere, either directly or peripherally, Colkitto. More recently and without question in Brazil. That they more than helped install a communist and all the horrors that come with him (as only they seem to play out in South American countries), tells us all we need to know about these alphabet agencies working hard to install the same here. By back door unelected means. The CIA is positively salivating over the possibilities. After all, they’ve had so much practice, no?
I’ve been reading about the Fatima prophesies. This does peak my interest. Thank you for the recommendation.
I believe you will consider the money spent on the magical movie A Fairy Tale so worth it. I hope it’s not much😬.
Hint but not a spoiler: Watch the ending very carefully…you’ll see a surprising but familiar face😉
And bless you…I will, if He’ll have me…💕
I promise to tell you after I watch it hopefully tomorrow nite. I’m binge watching as I am completly wiped out from work.
Bless you and yours Bet. You are more than a gem, you are a Silmaril from Tolkien’s middle earth. The one Earendil carries.
Oh my, dear friend! I will tuck that in my heart and keep it safe. I do thank you for your lovely words which really are precious to me, especially as they come from you.💕
Was blessed to visit the Fatima Shrine in Portugal as part of a youth pilgrimage when I was a teenager. Here’s a photo that I took there. You can tell it’s an old snapshot from the curvy corners. I did apply a bit of color saturation and lightened the shadows in Photoshop. I was shooting directly into the sun as the statue of Our Lady of Fatima passed by before Mass at the Cova da Iria.
That’s lovely, phoenix. Your future artist’s eye is very much shining through here. The statue with the bright sun in the corner. A very powerful photograph.
Thanks, Betsy jones!
At the time, I was shooting blind into the sun and the statue was moving quickly while a huge crowd of shoulder-to-shoulder people were all singing, as well as being a teenager with average photographer ability on a good day, so this photo was very much a gift from God as a remembrance of that day.
I’m absolutely certain it was a gift. As with those who take a pilgrimage to Lourdes, I can only imagine the crowds. What a truly spiritual experience.
Have you been to Lourdes, Betsy jones?
No, but my husband took his two lads who had muscular dystrophy one time. They have both passed into the arms of our loving Lord.
He said there was a spiritual aura. He said there was a reverence to it, as if walking into an old cathedral.
I understand that perfectly because that’s the feeling that descended onto me when I visited York Cathedral.
It was a Wednesday at 4, which is when Evensong begins.
It is an immense cathedral, and I couldn’t see the choir. But oh my!!! I could hear their angelic voices rising and filling the whole edifice, phoenix.
All I could do was grasp the iron railings which separated the different parts of this most lovely place of worship, close my eyes, and let the presence of Almighty God settle around me. I’ve never experienced anything else like it…
Oh yes…I understood exactly what he meant and felt.
Can certainly understand the feelings of the Presence of God at Lourdes and in the York Cathedral, Betsy jones … There definitely are holy places. When we seek God with our whole heart, we find Him.
We certainly do. And sometimes the force is unexpected. But what a glorious force of is🙏
I’ve always wanted to go to Spain & Portugal, and see that while there. Celtic roots go back to Iberia, though most do not know that. My sister just went there on a business trip, she loved it. Portugal=Port of the Gael
You take some beautiful pictures. Regards
In spite of the state of Europe, Portugal remains a popular destination for many. It is by all accounts a beautiful country.
Yes, Portugal is also being promoted for the place to retire! Recently read that many “elites” are now getting their places set up there.
Portuguese is a tremendously difficult language to learn. I doubt they’ll make the effort.
I believe there are no “culture enricher” problems there, where in the rest of Europe and Britain there are plenty.
So it makes sense our “elite betters” have kept Portugal free of such intrusions. Perfect sense.
That sounds cynical, but watching all that is going on, I’ll bet it’s the truth.
Thanks for your kind comments. Hopefully one day you’ll be able to visit Iberia!
Known for their Heavy Metal background, they have a few melodic songs that hit the soul. This is a great one.
Scorpions – Send Me An Angel
Owen Glyndwr. The Last Welsh Prince.
Oh yes it is!!! Owain, as he would be known there. Here is the lengthy entry in Wikipedia of his life and exploits. So lovely to see this wonderful picture.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owain_Glynd%C5%B5r
Good morning all.
I would like to thank you all for your patience and compassion over the last few days. It is wonderful to have another family outside the one I already have. Again, thank you.
All of you have a blessed day.
Bless you and your “real” family rah, been sayin a good amount of prayers for you and all.
I have, perhaps, a pretty decent feel for how it is, having lost the second parent about a year ago. No sibs though. Entire process all on me. Arguments only in head. 😵
Same boat – six years ago. Tough, I know.
It is a soul wrenching process. Been there. Bless you!
Reading the Psalter at this time, but not able to finish. If others can continue from Psalm 37 Septuagint (38 in KJV) please.
May you have blessed days ahead, too, rah. It’s hard to go through what you did, and people don’t realize till they do.
God bless, rah. You all honoured his extraordinary life. He has left his legacy in all of you, and I believe it would be difficult to think of a finer one. Blessings, sir.
My condolences to you rah, Guy, and all others who have lost on this plane your loved ones. Its a beautiful song that says allot.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian — The Call
Love it, thanks.
. . . but deliver us from the Evil One.
The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner.
The 50th Psalm
Septuagint
Prayer of Saint Ioannikios the Great of Bithynia (+ 846)
My hope is the Father, my refuge the Son, my protection the Holy Spirit. O Holy Trinity, glory to Thee.
Amen. Amin🙏
From Small Compline
Rejoice Virgin Theotokos, Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, for thou hast borne the Savior of our souls. (Thrice)
January 21 Oswald Chambers
Recall What God Remembers
Thus says the Lord: “I remember…the kindness of your youth…” —Jeremiah 2:2
Am I as spontaneously kind to God as I used to be, or am I only expecting God to be kind to me? Does everything in my life fill His heart with gladness, or do I constantly complain because things don’t seem to be going my way? A person who has forgotten what God treasures will not be filled with joy. It is wonderful to remember that Jesus Christ has needs which we can meet— “Give Me a drink” (John 4:7). How much kindness have I shown Him in the past week? Has my life been a good reflection on His reputation?
God is saying to His people, “You are not in love with Me now, but I remember a time when you were.” He says, “I remember…the love of your betrothal…” (Jeremiah 2:2). Am I as filled to overflowing with love for Jesus Christ as I was in the beginning, when I went out of my way to prove my devotion to Him? Does He ever find me pondering the time when I cared only for Him? Is that where I am now, or have I chosen man’s wisdom over true love for Him? Am I so in love with Him that I take no thought for where He might lead me? Or am I watching to see how much respect I get as I measure how much service I should give Him?
As I recall what God remembers about me, I may also begin to realize that He is not what He used to be to me. When this happens, I should allow the shame and humiliation it creates in my life, because it will bring godly sorrow, and “godly sorrow produces repentance…” (2 Corinthians 7:10).
WISDOM FROM OSWALD CHAMBERS
The Bible is a relation of facts, the truth of which must be tested. Life may go on all right for a while, when suddenly a bereavement comes, or some crisis; unrequited love or a new love, a disaster, a business collapse, or a shocking sin, and we turn up our Bibles again and God’s word comes straight home, and we say, “Why, I never saw that there before.”
https://utmost.org/recall-what-god-remembers/
Needed this reminder today! Thanks, Spicy.
And this OC quote was on my mind today:
WISDOM FROM OSWALD CHAMBERS
Beware of bartering the Word of God for a more suitable conception of your own.
Disciples Indeed, 386 R
This is such an important word for us every day. Peter made it a point to mention in his second epistle, that even though he knows that we know these things, and are established in the truth; he will not let up continually reminding and exhorting, as long as he is still here; so that after he’s gone, we would always have these things in mind. The mind is of central importance for our continuing steadfast unto the end, in the same fire of love as we had in the beginning. The brain is not only a physical organ that is the “motherboard” for the body; but it has a spiritual use interconnected. And our heads (spirits) do have authority to rule over our passions and our hearts. We protect our hearts by our spirit, and we let our heart keep God’s commandments by our spirit. The words of Jesus are Spirit and they are Life.
PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
So beautiful, duchess🙏
PRAYING ON THE ARMOR OF GOD
Father God, I now follow your command to put on the full armor of God, because my battle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers, authorities, the powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in the unseen world.
I first pray on the Belt of Truth that it may be buckled around my waist, may I be centered and encircled by your truth dear Lord. Hem me inside all that is true and right, and may I be protected and held up by the truth of your living word, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Breastplate of righteousness, please protect my vital organs and my inner man, cover my integrity, my spirit, and my soul. Guard my heart for it is the wellspring of life, please strengthen and guard the most vulnerable places in my life with that which is right, good, and noble that I might not receive a fatal blow from the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Gospel Shoes of Peace. I choose to stand in the shoes of your good news, and on the firm foundation of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the solid eternal rock. All other ground is sinking sand, I pray that I will not slip or fall, but that my feet would be firmly fitted on your lordship, my Lord Jesus. I choose to stand on you, so that the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus, the eternal Rock of Ages. I receive your holy peace now my Lord, from the sole of my feet to the crown of my head, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray the Shield of Faith into my hand now. As I take up the shield of faith, I ask that you might extinguish every dart and arrow, that is launched from the enemy to take me down spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and every attempt of the enemy to destroy my joy. I ask that my faith in you would make it flame out. Extinguish every flaming arrow that would come against me, my life, my family, my home, or my ministry. May my faith always be out in front of me like a shield. Give me the courage to “faith my fears” by choosing to walk by faith and not by sight, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Helmet of Salvation, that you might protect my mind from the thoughts that can lead me astray. I choose to take every thought captive, and arrest all intentioned ideas and motives that would harm others, or distract me from your holy will for me. I submit every captured thought to the Lordship of my Lord Jesus Christ, and ask that you would imprison those thoughts that are not of you my Lord. Transform my mind and renew my thinking that I may think God thoughts, and have a sober mind that is focused on your glory. Please protect me from being double minded that I may allow my mind, I reject to live an earthly life, because I choose to live a holy one, governed by you My Lord Jesus, the prince of peace, please have my mind to be saturated with the holy mind of Christ, in my Lord Jesus name.
Finally, I take up the Sword of the Spirit which is the holy word of God, I pray this powerful offensive weapon into my hand, and ask that your holy word would be fitting for every encounter I face. As the enemy gets close to me, please give me the insight, wisdom, and skill to wield the word of God to drive away the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
May the enemy and his team flee from me, upon hearing the word of God spoken by the power and direction of the Holy Spirit. Give me the sword of the spirit to cut through the wiles of the devil, so that I may discern the schemes of the enemy when he is near.
With all kinds of prayers, supplication, and intercession I pray to you my Lord God as the one who fights my battles. Now that I’m in your holy powerful armor, I walk away covered and ready to face my day as you go before me, and please protect me in the midst of the spiritual warfare in this unseen world, in my Lord Jesus name.
Thank you my Lord, for the spiritual weapons of armor and prayer that you have given me. It is written no weapon formed against me shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses me.
Thank you Father God, my Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit, that I am more than a conqueror in my Lord Jesus. I pray all of this in the mighty name of my Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ.
AMEN.
BE MY VOICE
BABY LIVES MATTER
JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN
Verse of the Day for Saturday, January 21, 2023
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“Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.”
1 Peter 2:24 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered!!!
Out of the believer’s heart shall flow rivers of living water. John 7:38 💕
Yes, amen!
Amen, dear duchess.
21 January 2019 Maxine Brown, American country music singer (Browns), dies at 87
21 January 2019 Kaye Ballard, American stage and screen actress, comedienne, and singer (Mothers-in-Law – “Kaye”), dies at 93
21 January 2017 Maggie Roche, American singer-songwriter (The Roches – “Hammond Song”), dies of cancer at 65
21 January Peggy Lee
(1920-2002)
American singer (“Fever”; “Is That All There Is?”), songwriter (“Mañana”), and actress (Pete Kelly’s Blues; Lady and the Tramp), dies of a heart attack at 81
21 January 1999 Charles Brown, American blues singer and pianist (“Merry Christmas Baby”), dies at 76
Drifting Blues, qued interesting intro tho
21 January 1984 Jackie Wilson, American soul singer-songwriter and performer (“Lonely Teardrops”; “Higher And Higher”: “I Get the Sweetest Feeling”), dies from stroke complications at 49
21 January 1983 Lamar Williams, American musician (The Allman Brothers Band 1972-1976), Sea Level(1976-1980)), dies of cancer at 34
Love Peggy… nice …👍
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When I lived in Chicago, I was a regular listener to Soundstage. It was (and most likely still is) a great source for LIVE music. It was simulcast in stereo on FM radio. They also kindly broadcast on Saturday evening and then again on Sunday, That allowed me to listen on Saturday and if it was a concert I wanted to preserve, I could record it on Sunday in stereo and on reel to reel tape. It was also broadcast with only one commercial interruption.
Oh my heart!!!!! I’ve seen this so many times, and every time the tears start streaming. Precious, precious child. Thank you for posting this, nwtex💕
No parent or grandparent can watch this without feeling an emotion well up inside, reminding us of similar instances in our lives….
Oh no kidding, GB. I expect that is exactly it. It’s possibly the sweetest video I’ve ever seen.
First viewing here – lump in throat!
(Why do they have to grow so fast, Lord?)
Children are absolutely His gift…
Thanks for post.
The days are long, but the years are short.
I know – should be other way around!
We would keep all the GC several days in row, 2/3 at time, and so tired when bedtime arrived. Long days!
I just received pic of the ten yr old, and I said when did he turn fifteeen? Is this funny or sad?
(Couldn’t find emoji.)
I understand those long days with the grands. It was the same for me. Totally done in when they left.
They used to do their homework at our kitchen table.and dubbed it the “homework table”.
I can see them sitting there now in my mind and heart. Yesterday, I think it was.
More than a thousand in reality yesterdays ago …
So small. They all tower over me now…sigh…
🥲
Same kitchen table – with indentions …
One of my fav things! 🥲
Not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. – Ephesians 6:6
C.S. Lewis has been credited with saying, “Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” As those around you may cross the line in their actions and words, doing the right thing might not be noticed… or may even be reviled.
The apostle Paul wrote to the Ephesians that their new life in Christ involves an intentional walk with God, which is exhibited by the way they handle their relationships with others… wives and husbands, children with parents, and parents with their children.
Children are told to be obedient to their parents, and God will bless them for it. He reminds fathers, and parents in general, to discipline their children in tenderness and love, not abusing the authority God has given them, but dealing with them in wisdom.
Slaves and masters are each given similar instructions on how to discharge their duties… in obedience to God. Those who work for another should follow the direction of the one in authority (unless it goes against God’s commands), and serve as if they were serving Christ directly.
Their work should be from the heart out of a desire to please the Lord and not humans only. In turn, the boss should treat those under his authority with sincerity, recognizing God is over both the employer and employee, and without favoritism.
Nothing you do is hidden from the Lord. As an employee or employer, or in any other relationship, you are a servant of Christ. Seek to do the will of God in all that you do, pleasing Him first. Then pray for those in leadership in this nation that they would turn from any evil way, seeking to serve God rather than man.
https://www.presidentialprayerteam.org/daily-prayer-briefing?utm_source=daily_briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_content=daily_briefing
Greetings Treepers!
Reminder! Grace abounds if you need a Savior. His name is Jesus! 🔥✝️🔥
Amen!
We all need Him, Frank. Blessings, my friend.
Mornin’ all!
“Everything Must Go (including guy in yellow shirt)!”
😂 😂
Especially the guy!
Where is his price tag?? You know he has one…
Haha, B! Ask Ukraine/China….they know.
As is said, “If you have to ask, you can’t afford him.”
Right?!??!!
Worn out through heavy use.
Ewwwwwwww….
LOVING the appalling Hunter “artwork”. The price is right (for the debauched “artist”)!!!
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😂😂😂
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Happy “cartoons and cereal day” everyone.
have a blessed saturday.
Just had the cereal, but alas, no cartoons…except in my memory. Cheers, to you Slowcobra and to all our Branch Dwellers who were children once upon a time…including the much missed Levi.
OK, here’s your cartoon…
Perfect, patty! How thoughtful you are🤗
Here’s another one for you. Lots of desert scenery.
Hahahhahaaaaaaa!! Loved those, Joe. Thank you😊
Good evening Betsy. Levi is very much missed. Thank you Slowcobra for posting this. I said that to my husband this am and he just looked at me and said “what cartoons”. They are memories from our past. Had to work today so didn’t even get the cereal. Did have my cup of tea to start the day and get ready for work. I enjoy visiting everyone here on my Branch of our tree.
He is, marti. We’ve been missing you as well💕 I suspect your time is not your own, but it is always so good to see you when you are having a breather, few though they may be. Be well, my friend…
One of my former co-workers was fully vaxxed, had all the booster shots. She’s in her mid twenties and already has 2 healthy girls. She was pregnant again; water broke early and her baby delivered through a C-section. The newborn is in ICU. She weighs just under 5 pounds. Her name is Amelia.
I hope this little one makes it. Mom and dad are staying close by; I’m getting updates from a nurse we both worked with.
Praying for good health for Amelia, that the good Lord richly bless her and provide all she needs to survive and thrive. Asking in Jesus’ name. Praying for the family as well. Amen
Amen.
Update: Mom bathed Amelia; the nurse texted me and said Amelia is a little doll. I’m waiting to find out if she’s out of ICU.
Prayers worked. Thanx, Phoenix, Bet, and Colkitto.
Another update: Still in ICU. Just got the text.
That’s wonderful, Joe. Prayer works, and I’m sure she’s in good, caring hands. She has a beautiful name.
Amen!
Dear Lord, please look after this little one sent by You, and her mother. We know you know Amelia. Help her to thrive and grow in knowledge of Your never-ending mercies, grace and love. Please keep this family in Your watchful care and in the palm of Your hand. Amen🙏
Amen.
Amen.
Best wishes and prayers Joe.
Thanx.
January 21
MORNING
Every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it. John 15:2
He is like a refiner’s fire, and like fullers’ soap: and he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness. Mal. 3:2, 3
We glory in tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope: and hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. Rom. 5:3-5
If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the Father chasteneth not? But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees. Heb. 12:7, 8, 11, 12
EVENING
Now we call the proud happy. Mal. 3:15
Thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. Isa. 57:15
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. Prov. 16:19
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matt. 5:3
These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: a proud look… Prov. 6:16, 17
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD. Prov. 16:5
Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: and see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psa. 139:23, 24
Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God upon every remembrance of you. Phil. 1:2, 3
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Matt. 5:5
J. Bagster
https://dailylightdevotional.org/01/0121.html
Alec Baldwin responds after being charged with manslaughter in the on-set shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins – NaturalNews.com
That dude is perpetually full of anger
Or as my husband always says of such people…
He is a well balanced individual.
He has a chip on both shoulders.
Good one. lol.
😉👍🏻
I hope he is convicted and imprisoned for many years. Hs defense is weak – he pointed a gun at someone, assuming it wasn’t loaded. There is no room or rationale for making assumptions when dealing with firearms or anything that could cause harm to anyone. I agree with holding both him and the production set armorer fully responsible for the death of the woman who was shot.
True, it’s waaay past time for justice. If it had been you or me?
I hope he does prison time; Baldwin is a menace to society. But….hard to say what’s going to happen when sentencing is passed. He’s a celeb, an anti-Trumper, and I’m guessing that he is wealthy. Hate to mention it, but I’ll be surprised if he does any jail time. Maybe a couple of weeks, like some others I can think of.
Yep, they will “make an example” out of him.
No remorse, passing blame. No shame. Reminds me in a different way of Trump hater and phony RINO Republican Christy Whitman. Who was made the EPA hack chief with no environmental science knowledge and told thousands of our brave 9/11 rescuers, they did not have to wear facial protection, and now thousands have died and gotten sick and passed it on to their children because of her stupidity. And she has shown zero remorse for her actions. She is even occasionally trotted out by anti-american democrat ‘news’ (disinfo) outlets to rail against PDJT & MAGA (yet her globalist anti-american policies helped destroy America)
You’re right, C! The only thing that comforts me about ones who have no remorse for their wrongs is one day they will!
One day they stand before Almighty God and give an account to Him – as I will.
So, I try not to think about their justice being served here. It will come.
Yes !!! They should both be held accountable for murder.
Getting released from the hospital today following cancer surgery this past Tuesday.
9 hours in surgery. One foot of the digestive tract removed.
Cancer-free in 2023!
Praying in thanksgiving for your successful surgery, Daylight in Alaska, and for your continuing recovery and restoration to good health!
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. 🙂
Good news, Daylight! Thanks for sharing it. Prayers up today for your continued healing. Take gentle care of yourself, and try to be patient. It’s hard for me – want to get back to normal immediately! ✝️🙏🏻
Daylight in AK!! So good to get your update!! I have been thinking of and praying for you!
Continued prayers for a smooth recovery! So glad all went well (despite nine hours, wow)!
That’s good news, Daylight. Hang in there.
Wonderful, Daylight.
Joyous news indeed! We have a friend in the UK who is still waiting for an appointment for treatment after an early December diagnosis of something similar.
She prayed that God would kill every single cancer cell. And this is what we will all pray for you. Every last one. And a return of robust good health. Be well.🙏
Was diagnosed in March of last year. Went through 6 weeks of radiation therapy, then 8 biweekly rounds of chemotherapy, before surgery.
That is a grueling, grueling regime. Lord love you.
It is interesting to me that you post this, because by chance yesterday, I read an article (which for the life of me I can’t remember where or I would post the link here) that said for cancers like yours it seems more success is assured if chemo and radiation comes first. So I find your saying this what you underwent extremely encouraging.
I hope this little bit adds to your positive outlook that it will be completely gone and finished this year. Plus all our prayers from some of the finest prayer warriors anywhere.🤗🙏
That’s great news. Praying that God will continue to heal your body and be with you as you go thru the recovery from this surgery. God Bless You!
Good/positive vibrations song from one of the greatest bands of all time IMO. (some beautiful bird pics in the video also)
Moody Blues-Minstrel’s Song
The Moody Blues were surreal – loved them. Thanks for memories (waaay back!)
Ty, I have seen them so many times, the most of any of my favorite bands. I saw them at Jones Beach, which was awesome, except going there moving 2 feet at a time on the Belt Pkwy and getting a flat tire on the way home that I speedily changed.
I saw them at a casino in Atlantic City in which besides the small venue and table service, they did a completly different set list than they usually did which included “Eyes of a child” and some other songs they usually do not do live. Justin Hayward is a genius imo an very into nature and more arcane subjects. Orchestra with a rock band I always thought was unique. My regards ma’am
History of music
One more
Saw them in Phoenix, AZ in 1979 Incredible show.
3 great ones Joe. I think our musical tastes are similar. Slainte brother
Beautiful song. Thanx for posting it.
New Pentagon report shows UFO, UAP reports increased in 2022 | Tacoma News Tribune (thenewstribune.com)
Wow. Must have a lot of skill, time, and patience to build these models.?c=2
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The first requisite for tackling a project of this immense complexity…patience. Superb, the pair of them!
I spent a few years on this vessel. Sometimes I miss being out at sea. Most of the time I don’t.
Thank you, Joe….
My son is a Navy vet, Joe. Most of what he did and where he went he couldn’t share.
But that old slogan “Join the Navy, See the World” was certainly true for him. His close friend who joined with him saw precious little of him and ended up for his whole time in San Diego.
When they first joined and attended the basic training in Chicago, my son’s friend (whom I’d known since his childhood) was so sure he’d made a terrible mistake and was 2 seconds from walking away. At night.
My lad talked to him; and while I have no idea what he said, at my son’s wedding this friend of his in his wedding speech credited him with saving his life. An astounding and loving tribute.
A good thing, too, because this man is now happily married to a beautiful gal he met in San Diego, with a precious family. 💕
I took my first college course while out at sea. It was a Criminal Justice class that was offered through PACE (Program for Afloat College Education). I had no idea at that time that decades later I would end up getting a degree in that field. The program has been discontinued for whatever reason. The flight deck is noisy, dangerous, and hard on the ear drums during flight operations. The class was a pleasant distraction from all that chaos.
I did see part of the world; Hawaii, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and spent a lot of time in the Philippines when the Ranger docked at Subic Bay. Also got to visit a friendly little place called Yankee Station off the coast of North Vietnam when the bombing raids were still going on. Glad I didn’t have to set foot in that country; lots of respect for those who did.
What an amazing opportunity. I’ve always considered the VN war an immoral war. I hastily add those who served, who lost their lives, who returned and were treated in such a shameful manner all served with distinction and honour. Two qualifications completely absent from those who sent them.
On the site The New Americanist, there are about 4 separate threads a day.
On the Morning Muster thread, the proprietor of that site always puts the face and tombstone of a serviceman or woman whose life was lost while serving, on the anniversary of their deaths. It’s one thing to see a name. It’s soul destroying to see the faces of those whose whole lives were in front of them, fresh and eager. At the behest of the Military Industrial Complex, as we now know this country’s rulers to be part of and to have been that for decades.
God rest all their souls🙏
A couple of people have posted this vid on CTH. I don’t know if you’ve seen it, but it does cover a lot about the MIC and war profiteering. At the expense of millions of lives throughout the past century.
Bookmarked, will watch. Thank you.
My heart always goes out to our veterans. Even if I disagree with the war, never our brave men & women service members.
I have a special place in my heart for the US Viet Nam vets who joined the Rhodesian military and fought the real war against Globalist marxist terrorists in Africa, especially Rhodesia. The most famous one was from Georgia, and was made a Major and was field commander of the anti-terrorist operation Aztec that destroyed much of the Chinese backed ZANLA terrorist ops near the border in Mozambique. He was one of the most courageous, calm and cool ops commanders I have ever read about, Major John Murphy, of SAS C squadron and Selous Scouts. A legend in the counter insurgency field
Damn the Terrs: American warriors fighting for Rhodesia
https://sofrep.com/news/damn-the-commies-american-warriors-fighting-for-rhodesia/
Thank you, Colkitto. You are well versed in what went on in Rhodesia. I look forward to become more educated on it with this link.👍🏻
My heart goes, too, C – along with utmost respect and honor.
This week I’m sending birthday wishes (card) to one here in GA.
Watched His YT video – heartwarming.
(THOMSON, Ga. — A World War II veteran turns 100 years old next month and his friends are encouraging WSB viewers to send him a birthday card.
Louis Graziano took part in the June 6, 1944 invasion of Normandy, coming ashore in the third wave of American troops on Omaha Beach.)
Me, too, J. LOTS of respect. Know several who went and came back … many stories.
My Great uncle was Navy. Most of my family has been Army, with a cousin in Airborne now, and some Marines, one made Sergeant.
Your son sounds like one heck of a man, son, and veteran. Love the story Bet. Cheers
He is, my friend. Pulled himself off the floor when he was young and decided there was no currency in remaining there. Put himself in rehab, joined the Navy, then the oil fields, then industrial HVAC, where he is known nationally from his company. Lovely wife and 2 gorgeous children.
This is why I admire Mike Liddell so much. It’s one thing to start from normal ranks and achieve. It’s more impressive to me to start from as low as one can go and reach success.
I am indeed very proud of my own lad. Thank you🤗
Getting vaccinated for covid four or more times results in near-complete collapse of the immune system, bombshell study finds – NaturalNews.com
“Yeah. So what?”
https://rsbnetwork.tv/apps/3578/139782
God Bless Diamond! Born November 25, 1971! It was Thanksgiving Day!!! They are thanking Jesus and Donald J. Trump!
Trump just said Diamond was unafraid and she would have been having a good time tonight, with her family…
I just knew he’d go. And as someone else surmised, probably paid for everything. We’ll never know by we know he is incredibly generous. I’m betting also that he did.
Rest in Peace, dear Lynette. You were and always be loved and remembered.
Thank you for the link, heather💕
Hey Betsy,
I think he did pay for it all. If you get a chance, listen to the whole memorial, so many things were said that we need to remember and know. I think Silk said she was called a conspiratist about Diamond’s death…meaning she thinks there is something not quite right?
He did, heather. I feel sure Sundance will post the service. But apparently Silk said she died suddenly. It’s too awful. One minute laughing, the next gone.
She asked Mr Trump if she could mention the jab, and he wait to say whatever she wanted. Perhaps it will open his eyes . I pray so.
Don’t blame Silk if she is suspicious. So much weird stuff goes on. Like the young Georgia man whose car exploded after the election, Kemp’s daughter’s boyfriend.
In any case may Diamond rest in peace and may Silk live in strength
Meghan Markle has been like poison to Prince Harry.
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Meghan Markle’s half-sister blasts Prince Harry: He is emotionally underdeveloped
https://amp.marca.com/en/lifestyle/uk-news/2023/01/20/63ca9c2ee2704eae598b45b6.html
What an underetatement.
Another Actor Turned Royal Family Member Becomes the First to Speak Out After Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Claims
https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/another-actor-turned-royal-family-member-becomes-first-speak-meghan-markle-prince-harrys-claims.html/
lilbirdee12’s prayer:
Our Heavenly Father, Your children come to you tonight to ask for healing and peace throughout our country so that we may return to being One Nation Under God. Guide us to be leaders in Your Kingdom, spreading Your Love and Salvation to all. Forgive us our sins and deliver us from evil.
Lord, we ask for a blanket of protection over all our troops and law enforcement who serve to defend and protect us. Bless our representatives with the strength and wisdom they need to achieve the path You have chosen for us.
Please place Your Guardian Angels of Protection around Donald Trump and his family as they seek to lead America back to You. Also, we pray for Angels to protect and support our Sundance as he works for justice and peace.
Grant us patience, Lord, as the evil ones try to anger us and cause us to fall. Spread blessings over Israel and Netanyahu.
We humbly ask that You please comfort those who are grieving and in pain.
And prayers up for all political prisoners. Prayers up for Julian Assange and for all the protesters of January 6 who were or are entrapped in DC. And, thank you, Lord, for restoring Pastor Pawlowski.
Thank you Father, for Your love and the gift of Life.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
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