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 β
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Pretty Kitty π
Howdy , Leon πββοΈ
Thinking of You π
I don’t comment enough, Leon, on your sweet kittah photos. You brighten my day!
if you can’t take care of your kittens, please adopt them out
don’t just use them for mulch
Nim ,
Are You sure that isn’t one of those New-Fangled~
Perennial Kitteh Plants ?
They say they are Prolific through Zone 8 π
I’ve heard some gardeners talk about growing “cats & kittens” but I thought it was a plant…..
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angling down on you before a terminal-velocity dive
Stunning , Nim !
“Target acquired”
“Target angry” “Target ANGRY!” – couldn’t help myself. My daughter’s favorite Marvel character. We all have a little inner Hulk!
Spectacular photo!!!
I would hate to be on the receiving end of what’s on that raptor’s mind! Fabulous pic!!!
Toning it down a bit – I got lucky and captured this bluebird launching out of the birdbath this wknd.
Beautiful!
Bird and the water droplets – beautiful!
Absolutely stunning.. what a picture..πππ
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Morning Ya’ll π
Morning jay! Bacon is growing.
Thatβs a LOT of sausage!
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Sos for breakfast!! Yum, yum. Morning Della. πΈ
Morning, Rusted! Little grands here for few days. They lapped up pancakes and sausage this a.m., with Maple syrup, of course!
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Howdy Gramps π₯π₯
Pork Rest π
Me thinks thatβs what makes it tender π
Tender thoughts π«’
I never sau-sage cute piglets…
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love that Little Feat — first album with Craig Fuller I believe
No Spencer Davis Group “Gimme Some Lovin'” ??
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Gotta add “Easy Loving” by Freddie Hart (1971)
(complete with paisley jacket…)
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looks like a bad day in anyone’s book … I reckon
I wasn’t entirely sure if that was an air compressor …or a pressure washer… until I saw the pneumatic cutting tool at lower left. π±π€’
I drove to WI and back last week and saw several guard rails next to bridges all rumpled up, one all the way to the bridge, but I’ve never seen a straight impalement like this.
I don’t think it ended well; none of the first responders look like they are moving urgently.
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Let’s go to Brasil . . .
Que de Nos Dois – sounded like the opening of a Christian song I know…
Good morning, Garrison, friend – and to all God morning!
God morning JWoo!
God morning, GrandpaM
Mornin’ JWoo. Be well, darlin’ π
Good morning, Garrison. End of the month here and I’m getting my tail handed to me. All good, though. I’m capable and ready! Sneak in here while I am waiting reports to process.
Morning JWoo, Garrison, GrandpaM, and everyone here in the Tree. Wishing a blessed and beautiful day for all. πΏπΈπ»πΏππ»
God morning to you, “ginger” (Rusted). Blessed day to you, as well.
Morning Rusted!
Mornin’ Rusted. π
Howdy Garrison πΊπΈπ€ πΊπΈ
Backatcha’ Jay π
Howdy and God morning to you, Jay.
Howdy πΊπΈπ€ πΊπΈ
Good morning Garrison! And a blessed one.
Just now read about Bet’s husband being in the hospital. Prayers for both. π
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Just when I thought I was done weeping for the day , nwtex comes along with an Adorable video π
So Sweet π
My eyes are leaking….so sweet…the puppy’s tail starts wagging when he knows he has been noticed and sees the look on the littles face….
I couldn’t love this more! That pup knew his people as soon as he saw them. Took the kids a minute to figure it all out, but what joy! Tears and joy!
Sweet, sweet. Love how puppies are just so loving and lovable.
Lookee ! Wimpy βοΈβοΈβοΈ π
Well ours was fine with it for dinner yesterday.
I didn’t get a chance to read much of the posts yesterday and just a minute ago read about Betsy’s soul mate being ill. I’m with you now Betsy! God Bless.
It took me 1 1/2 hours yesterday to get the formal final payoff on our Mortgage from Rocket Mortgage. We did not get the mortgage from them but it was sold to them. After being transferred all over and going through the same menu 4 times because that is where they kept sending me back to, I finally got a hold of the person in the correct department.
Then it was off to the bank to arrange for a wire transfer to pay it off and make an appointment for today to discuss options for our nest egg.
Then to the UPS store to ship out a box to Daytona Beach with Easter surprises for Alison. That was after I went and bought a couple of Jiffy Pop pans to put in the box. She loves watching that tinfoil expand and loves the popcorn.
Then back to Carter Express to finally clean out truck 21533 and turn in the keys. Sherry helped me and it was much appreciated because without her I would have climbed up and down getting in and out of the truck at least 30 times.
The when I got home my neighbor Steve was working on getting his generator set up to be able to run in a manner to run some of the 220V stuff in his house in the event of another power outage. I helped him with that.
Finally it was dinner time, and after eating I was done. The only other thing I did after eating was feed the birds. I had been up since 03:30 and by 19:00 I was done and hit the sack after taking a couple of Bayer back and body.
Got up at 20:30 with a leg cramp and applied MooGoo and one it eased off I went back to bed.
Woke up at 02:00 and here I am. Will hit the sack again in a bit.
Jiffy Pop is FUN. Thanks for bringing back memories. Last time was decades ago. Older sister always made it, and always caught it on fire, unintentionally. We both got the flames out, happily ate what was left.
Thought if she caught it on fire, I would make it explode. So left it alone, happy to be support crew.
Been using air popper since.
Well I will still have some to relate involving my buddy Randy who is still doing the same job I was doing.
They sent him down to the Andersonville, TN terminal (Near Knoxville). He is doing a 6 stop milk run for them that is a new Toyota route. He leaves out the terminal at 06:30 and gets back at about 18:00. So it is basically work, eat, sleep, work.
When got back to Andersonville yesterday he dropped the trailer he brought and found the trailer he was taking the next morning and hooked to it and did his PTI (Pretrip Inspection) to make sure the trailer was ready to go. That is ALWAYS the way to do it if possible so that if there is a problem with the trailer it can be fixed over night. The trailer was good and he stayed hooked to it and ate and went to sleep.
2 1/2 hours after he laid down a yard jockey was banging on his door to ask him if that trailer was going to Laredo! Randy, justifiably, went off on that lazy idiot. Techically by law if a driver is disturbed to work during their break they are supposed to start thei 10 hour break all over again from that time.
Randy didn’t do that! He got up and got dressed and went in and gave the terminal night manager hell! That Yard Jockey can find out from dispatch what trailer he is looking for without disturbing drivers.
Randy didn’t leave it at that either. This morning he called the safety department back in Anderson and told them what was going on down there at Andersonville.
That is the kind of crap that drivers quit over!
There are simple and inexpensive ways to entertain kids even today in a world where an 8 year old has her own I-pad and knows more about computers than I do!
Gonna miss your road warrior details. Glad youβre back. π
My reply to Poyeema above was meant as a reply to you Frank. See, even though I’m not on the road, I am still in contact with some of those that are. So on occasion you will see me post about their experiences.
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Good morning, Rob,
Congratulations paying off the house. That had to feel liberating. Mortgage burning party? Blessings and love to you and Sherry, and yours Allison and her littles.
Good morning rah, and congratulations!
Thank you all! I will be nice not to pay that $683.00 a month. And just as nice to avoid paying a few thousands in interest. No car payments, no mortgage. The only loan we have now is our medical account and we could pay it off but it is interest free and does effect our credit score so it in our judgement it is better to just pay the payments. And since it is interest free the minimum payment amount declines as we pay it down.
One thing I am charged with dealing with is getting a valuation on the coin and currency collection that Dad had. Part of that is mine and mine alone since I collected for several years when I was younger.
The collection is kept in a separate locked drawer in the safe at the family business. I’ve got to get it all together and take it to a guy who, besides being a collector, specializes in valuation of such collections in estates. Though he comes highly recommended from the trust manager, I will check his valuations with sources on line. Then the collection will probably be sold and it’s value divided between us four kids.
Details, details, details. Lots of them. The collection thing I will enjoy doing. Most of the other stuff, not so much.
Your day sounds like ours when we first retired – BUSY!
Some days I longed for my old job back !
Just kiddingβ¦
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Hello Rob-rah,
It is wise to talk to ‘someone’ about plans for your nest egg but I can tell you from last few years’ experience that we would have paid a small fortune to an ‘advisor’ if lulled into any further. We walked away and started doing some serious research online and educated ourselves through reputable money folks and investors. We are better off for it. The reason I’ve come back to you is I just saw an article that had this quote associated with it (I don’t specifically agree with the basic advice given here, but I do agree with the lead-in… if you can understand…. My advice is go slow, learn a lot and trust your instincts, you’re a very smart man.
On more time: If you can understand basic investing principles, you do not need an advisor. Two years cash equivalent in money market funds. Age-appropriate mutual fund like a target date fund or just a low-cost index fund. Maybe a few bucks for individual high-flyers if you are so inclined. Save the 1% advisory and the headaches of dealing with advisors. There is great satisfaction in doing it yourself as well.
Investors are mad at advisers. Itβs not just market performance thatβs to blame. – MarketWatch
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Your advise is sound and I never considered hiring a financial advisor. I’ve to enough friends and family that know the in’s and out’s.
Today I transferred all but 1,000 in our savings account to a Money Market fund. Pay’s 2 1/2 percent on $100,000. One can withdraw up to 6 times a month with no transaction fee.
This is just temporary. Other funds will be going into other things as we get the funds in.
I can’t close out my savings account completely until I get processed for Medicare and then Sherry and I will switch from routing to the savings to the Money Market fund and close out the savings account which doesn’t pay much in interest.
I know where I can get up to 3 1/2% at another bank but that investigation will wait until we see what we really end up with.
That’s awesome rah! If you bank with BOA, they are affiliated with Merrill-Lynch which is a great investment vehicle. Free transactions and if you’ve a mind to, learn about and set aside a ‘chunk-of-change’ to do a bit of dividend investing – we have been very fortunate. Since my retirement, my husband has managed to bring in tens-of-thousands of $$ per year to offset my lost income and bolster social security income. We do this within an IRA and/or a Roth IRA. Best of luck in your retirement and money management.
Beware – big banks are closing accounts of conservatives, no reason given. Saw a post elsewhere where someone knew two people that had that happen to them. I’m in the process of moving from WF to a local credit union.
Reminds me of the old joke… “How many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb?
One, but the light bulb has to want to change.
JESUS CHRIST IS HANDED OVER TO PONTIUS PILATE
Now when morning had come, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. They bound him, led him away, and delivered him up to Pontius Pilate, the governor.
Then Judas, who betrayed him, when he saw that Jesus was condemned, felt remorse, and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, saying, βI have sinned in that I betrayed innocent blood.β
But they said, βWhat is that to us? You see to it.β
He threw down the pieces of silver in the sanctuary and departed. Then he went away and hanged himself.
The chief priests took the pieces of silver and said, βItβs not lawful to put them into the treasury, since it is the price of blood.β They took counsel, and bought the potterβs field with them to bury strangers in. Therefore that field has been called βThe Field of Bloodβ to this day. Then that which was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled, saying,
βThey took the thirty pieces of silver,
the price of him upon whom a price had been set,
whom some of the children of Israel priced,
and they gave them for the potterβs field,
as the Lord commanded me.β
— Matthew 27:1-10
HAIL, THOU ONCE DESPISED JESUS
04 April 2016 Carlo Mastrangelo, Italian-American rocker (Dion & The Belmonts), dies of cancer at 78
04 April 2011 Scott Columbus, American heavy metal drummer (Manowar, 1983β91 & 1994β2008), takes his own life at 54
04 April 1999 Aldus Roger, American Cajun accordionist (Lafayette Playboys – “Les Haricots Sont Pas SalΓ©s”), dies at 84
04 April 1996 Larry Laprise, American songwriter (The Hokey-Pokey Dance [disputed]), dies at 83
04 April 1994 (Virginia) “Ginny” Simms, American singer (Kay Kyser Band), actress (Night and Day), and radio star, dies of a heart attack at 80
04 April 1980 Woodrow Wilson “Red” Sovine, American country music singer, dies following a heart attack leading to a car crash at 62
and thereβs some little jerk in the FBI
a keepinβ papers on me six feet high
it gets me down β¦..
For Betsy, I just went over to the prayer thread as have several others. Know that we are praying for your husband and you.
I don’t know the right words but do know you and your husband are in my heart and prayers.
Amen Ag. β€οΈβοΈβ€οΈ
God morning to you, Aggie and Frank.
God afternoon!
Amen, Aggiegirl! Have been praying since she posted.
Good morning, Pa π
Just learned of Betsy’s post moments ago.
Reading all of the thoughts and prayers.
Feeling the genuine love; so much loveπ
~ praying.
Be well, Pa.
Good morning Patience! May your day be blessed! β€οΈ
Thank you, Paβ€οΈ
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Betsy is an indispensable part of this Treehouse. Her insight, encouragement, love for others, etcβ¦ shines through with every post. I canβt imagine how she is feeling right now, but I, too, want to hold her and her husband up with our combined prayers. I hope, too, that she is getting enough rest during this trial – hospital world does not give rest or peace to patients or their loved ones. May God Almighty give them peace and healing!
Oh yes….. β£
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Amen, Rileytrips! The hospitals always find ways to wake you up.
Amen! Praying hard. She’s special.
Praying for you and your husband Betsy. May Godβs infinite love and protection cover you both. ππ»ππ»β€οΈππ»
Amen
β4/β4/β2023 – Hear you therefore the parable of the sower
Matthew 13:18-23 “Hear you therefore the parable of the sower. When any one hears the word of the kingdom, and understands it not, then comes the wicked one, and quickly takes away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side. But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that hears the word, and presently with joy receives it; yet has he not root in himself, but endures for a while: for when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, he is soon offended. He also that received seed among the thorns is he that hears the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful. But he that received seed into the good ground is he that hears the word, and understands it; who also bears fruit, and brings forth, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.”
“Hear you therefore the parable of the sower.” The disciples had just asked the Lord why He spoke to the crowds in parables; and so He answered, that it is because it has been given to them to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to the crowds it has not been given. And then He explains, that it is because God has judged them to be unfit for conversion and healing, and so therefore unfit to understand His words. Jesus nevertheless still sends in the most primitive ways that people could understand, if they had a heart to it; but does not commit more to them, as it would only add to their condemnation when they reject it.
So then He explains the meaning of the parable to His disciples; as it is given to them to be the teachers and interpreters of the word to the people henceforth. For whoever hears you, says the Lord, hears Me; and the word which I speak, is the Father’s who sent Me. We are the ones whom God has chosen and called out from among our people, to show them the word of God.
So what is it that the Lord Jesus is telling the crowds, “in a mystery?” That the Sower sows the word into all kinds of conditions that men are in, without respect to whether they are willing or able to hear, and regardless of the fact that He knows already who they are, and why they will not receive it. The Lord Jesus wants us to understand, that He knows all about why people respond the way they do to the preaching of the word. Herein does He give us insight into how to deal with every kind; as He said to them regarding judging whose sins they would remit, or retain, so would He do also in heaven, according to their word. (John 20:23; Matthew 18:17-20)
“When any one hears the word of the kingdom, and understands it not, then comes the wicked one, and quickly takes away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.” There could probably be filled up many books on the psychology of such kinds of individuals, and about the open access of demon spirits to their thinking proccesses; and it may be of help to study these things, if anyone believes it will help to reach these kinds. But the Lord’s assessment of these kind, simply describes them as the most common, who have absolutely zero understanding, or care to know; and leaves them with their own ways.
“But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that hears the word, and presently with joy receives it; yet has he not root in himself, but endures for a while: for when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, he is soon offended.” Many indeed there are, who cannot for conscience sake outright deny the truth of the Gospel, and the unmatchable greatness of the Lord Jesus Christ. But something happens in their innermost parts of their conscience, where they have lines drawn, that cannot be crossed. Apparently the simplest answer from this description, is that Jesus, and really becoming a fully committed man or woman of God, according as the Bible clearly implies as what is required; is not worth the troubles and persecutions that necessarily come with it. Many of these say themselves, how they never had these kinds of problems or troubles before they became a Christian; shifting the light off of their own failing integrity, to suggest that there must be something wrong with being Christian, that the world so doesn’t get along with it.
“He also that received seed among the thorns is he that hears the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.” Then we have those who cannot have faith beyond the things of this world. Maybe its because their hearts are so fixed on saving their lives in this world, that they cannot disengage from fear of losing it. Howsoever it happens, what is certain, is that they cannot let go of their wrong priorities. What is most important to a person, is the thing they will worry about; and will not be able to look past it; not even for Jesus and being saved.
So how hard is it really, to have a good and honest heart, and take seriously enough how worthy Jesus is, and making all the things in life in their right priority? Apparently its too difficult to deliberately choose to walk on the straight and narrow path with the Lord Jesus; otherwise everyone would be doing it. But they choose instead, to hide in the anonymity of the broad way, than to bear the rubbing and trauma and close confinement of the Christ-like walk, in love out of a pure heart, and a good conscience, and unfeigned faith!
“But he that received seed into the good ground is he that hears the word, and understands it; who also bears fruit, and brings forth, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.” But then there is the answer of God that stops the mouths of all who oppose, and all who find every excuse to not be a Spirit filled heart on fire Believer; and that answer is, the one who receives the word in a good and honest heart, and understands it, and brings forth fruit! We are His witnesses, that all the Scriptures of Moses and the prophets are fulfilled in Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection, and ascent to the right hand of God in glory. We who have the earnest of the Spirit, and are walking in truth and bearing fruit unto God; answers all for God, and stops ever gainsaying tongue; and shall judge all those who received the word in the wrong way, and shall not be saved.
We are the epistles of Christ, known and read of all men. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ living and active in us, refutes and renders worthless, all who oppose, and all who fail and fall away. We are God’s witnesses, that He has sent Jesus into the world.
THOSE BORDERS OF DISTRUST
“Behold, the hour cometh…that ye shall be scattered.” John xvi. 32
Jesus is not rebuking the disciples, their faith was real, but it was disturbed; it was not at work in actual things. The disciples were scattered to their own interests, alive to interests that never were in Jesus Christ. After we have been perfectly related to God in sanctification, our faith has to be worked out in actualities. We shall be scattered, not into work, but into inner desolations and made to know what internal death to God’s blessings means. Are we prepared for this? It is not that we choose it, but that God engineers our circumstances so that we are brought there. Until we have been through that experience, our faith is bolstered up by feelings and by blessings. When once we get there, no matter where God places us or what the inner desolations are, we can praise God that all is well. That is faith being worked out in actualities.
“…and shall leave Me alone.” Have we left Jesus alone by the scattering of His providence? Because we do not see God in our circumstances? Darkness comes by the sovereignty of God. Are we prepared to let God do as He likes with us – prepared to be separated from conscious blessings? Until Jesus Christ is Lord, we all have ends of our own to serve; our faith is real, but it is not permanent yet. God is never in a hurry; if we wait, we shall see that God is pointing out that we have not been interested in Himself but only in His blessings. The sense of God’s blessing is elemental.
“Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” Spiritual grit is what we need.
Oswald Chambers
April 4th Devotional
Good morning my dear friend stevie.
βBe of good cheerβ
Have a blessed day sister
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Morning Molonlabe!
Hello GrampaM
Today we pray my friend
Thank you for saying good morning.
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Good morning juststevie! Got a voicemail from your brother yesterday. Seems that his phone has blocked my number. Donβt know if you possibly could help him unblock me. Blessings!
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. β Ecclesiastes 4:9
Have you ever worked at something alone, perhaps washing dishes after a potluck, and then others joined in to help? How quickly the work goes, and much more enjoyable, with assistance and fellowship. God did not intend for you to walk the Christian life alone. Jesus had the twelve disciples and women, such as Mary, Joanna, and Susanna, who supported His ministry. Paul had fellow workers spreading the gospel such as Barnabas, Titus, and Timothy.
The church is not an organization but a family. As the song says, βGod is my Father, Jesus is my brother, and the blessed Holy Spirit is my guide. The devilβs no relation. For Iβm a new creation. Iβm a member of the family of God.β And He has a big family. The members of the Church are all part of the family. As Jesus did, He intends for you to settle within a particular local church or ministry.
The work you do in your church or ministry has a synergistic effect when united. This means that two working together can accomplish more than the sum of what individuals can do. Also, sorrows are easier to bear and victories are more joyfully celebrated with entwined hearts.
Pray that the church in the United States and throughout the world will grow in love and unity. Pray for the mission God has put on each heart to be accomplished beyond what anyone can ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). Thank God for the brothers and sisters in Christ that the Lord has put in your life and pray for them consistently. You have brothers and sisters in government alsoβbe faithful in praying for them!
https://www.presidentialprayerteam.org/daily-prayer-briefing?utm_source=daily_briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_content=daily_briefing
Matthew 18:20
βFor where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.β
Mornin’ all!
HUGE election in Wisconsin on Tuesday – Vote for Judge Daniel Kelly
https://commoncts.blogspot.com/2023/04/huge-election-in-wisconsin-on-tuesday.html
To Bett. Thinking of you
My heart holds a prayer that carries you friend So close to Godβs loving heart. I lay out my hope that youβll know his touch, And be healed by the Lord above. So I trust in our Abba Father To comfort you when you cry, And bless the hands of the medical teams, That care for your husband each day and night. I wish I could be beside you always, To hold your hand and pray. So Iβm sending my love, my thoughts and my faith, To be with you my wonderful friend.
Joining you in prayer for our warrior sister and her husband…πππ
Our prayers are always joined .
I feel it today .
Power in the Spirit
Praying in the Spirit
Thoughtful prayers
Today we pray for our friend
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Good friends
Praying together
Heartwarming Prayer, Molon!!! Thank You!!! π
We are with you in Spirit and in Truth!!!
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We are One in Spirit …We Are One
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Joining you in agreement, Molon. ππ»ππ»
Perfect…
Besty, As molonlabe wrote:
Iβm sending my love, my thoughts and my faith, To be with you my wonderful friend
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Ditto and amen!
Joining you and everyone else as well in prayer for Betsy and husband.
We are joined friend βοΈ
In prayer
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ο»ΏSt. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
Praying for Bet and family. πβοΈπ
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April 4
MORNING
Fear not; I am the first and the last. Rev. 1:17
Ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest…. but ye are come unto mount Sion…. to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, and to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant. Heb. 12:18, 22-24
Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. Heb. 12:2
We have not a high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Heb. 4:15, 16
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God. Isa. 44:6
The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isa. 9:6
Art thou not from everlasting, O LORD my God, mine Holy One? Hab. 1:12
Who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our God? II Sam. 22:32
EVENING
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Psa. 61:2
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Phil. 4:6, 7
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. Psa. 142:3
He knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. Job 23:10
LORD, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. Psa. 90:1
Thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat. Isa. 25:4
Who is a rock save our God? Psa. 18:31
They shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. John 10:28
Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope. Psa. 119:116
Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil. Heb. 6:19
https://dailylightdevotional.org/04/0404.html
J. Bagster
Matthew 18:20
βFor where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.β
…and there is Love.
God Morning and Blessings, Treepers,
We have a 1,000 pound elephant in the room today. So many concerns for our dear brothers and sisters, our President Trump, and our country. Started a 3 day fast and had to interrupt it with a meal last night. We had some stress triggered on Sunday evening and it “did me in” last night. But, as with all setbacks, we get back up on our horse and keep riding. I will move my fast break to the next day and play it by ear. The pressure is high, but if God brings us to it; He’ll get us through it.
Do I believe that one person can change anything? That the prayers of just one person can be enough to save? In a word, YES. God repeatedly used just a single person to bring about massive changes. We watched the movie “Esther” last night. How she was chosen as Queen hiding her Hebrew origins leveraging her wise approach to her husband and King – to reveal her origin and save her people from Haman’s slaughter.
Yes, one person’s actions – one person’s prayers – do matter.
I spoke to our County Council President last night. Informed her of what we were witnessing. Someone higher in government needs to know, because I feel a reckoning coming. I feel this house of cards will fall and there will be a power vacuum when it happens. Those in power need to know who the bad witches are, because often they are subtle and sneaky.
Daughter is walking into her school each day, kissing her hand, tapping the door jams of the school and her classes, and to herself she is praying and claiming the building and all within it for Christ.
Yes, I believe one person’s prayers and actions – matter.
We stand for Christ. We stand for justice. We stand for our Country and our rightful rule of law and our Constitution in the intent it was written by our forefathers.
As you go out today, who can you claim for Christ? How can you take ground today – even if it seems inconsequential – I assure you – it could mean everything.
Remember Joseph – Genesis 50:18-20 – that which his brothers intended to harm him with, was turned and used for everyone’s good by God. Sometimes we just got to release what our vision of “normal” is and watch God do His Thing.
I thank Him for my life, my daughter’s life, and even to be in a time such as this. Blessings and love to each of you. It is time for me to go to work. May God be honored. In Jesus’s Holy and Saving Name, AMEN
Amen
Good morning sis…π
So agree with you on this! One person’s prayers DO MATTER! May our Lord go with you today as you walk in the Spirit with Him! β
God morning, Molon and Stevie,
Stevie – “Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done”
Ummm, Abba? Can it be sooner rather than later?! Please?
Oh, that none would perish. Voices calling out from under the altar, those persecuted already, “When Lord when?”
good day to you JWoo
when ?
soon !
lookin more like it every day
Beautifully articulated, JW!!! Amen and Amen!!! β€οΈπ§β€οΈ
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Amen!
So beautifully stated. Your words are stirring my heart. Thank you.
In total agreement with you, JWoo.
This pic reminded me of your daughter!
Left prayer for her on Prayer Request thread.
Even if you miss it, God doesnβt.
It never expires with Him!
Amen!
Storms
All of us are either: 1) in a storm, 2) about to go into one, or 3) coming out of one.
Theyβre a part of life.
But there is hope and encouragement from the Lord.
βYou of little faith,β Jesus replied, βwhy are you so afraid?β Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. (26)
The men were amazed and asked, βWhat kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!β (27)
Matthew 8:26-27
Dearest Della
There is Hope in The Lord
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Psalm 84:11
For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
Thank you kindly, Molon
A fav verse – on 3×5 card – that goes with meβ¦
Our God will only give what is good for us!
Thanks be to Jesus who gives us His righteousness.
I would like to add my prayers to those above for Betsy and her spouse..ππ
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Good morning, Mr. Jim!
Hope your day is full of hope and blessingsβ¦
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Amen, Jim burns.
amen
Jesus is The Rock
Thanks be to Jesus
Hey Molon, hope you had good day!
Mine was nice with little grands here.
Might I add never a dull moment?
#no spring chicken
Jesus is our Rock! Iβm so glad and couldnβt make it without Him.
Still praying here with you all for Betsy β¦
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Sheβs ok
Time to sleep π΄
Good morning, Della,
And some of us ARE the storm? Can I get a little southern saucy knowing that it’s only through The Lord Who strengthens me?
Hugs to ya, lady!
Yes, JWoo, storms strengthen us, for sure. Seems like there is NO other way!
Hugs to you, friend.
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Good morning Della!
βThe Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?β Ps. 27:1
Good morn, Grandpa! Yes, the Lord is ALL we have – and need!
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Love this, Della. Iβm going to share it.
Rusted, please do share – far and wide! Everyone needs truth and good news nowadaysβ¦
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Verse of the Day for Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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βAnd, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.β
Ephesians 6:4 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered!!!
BE MY VOICE
BABY LIVES MATTER
JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN
God morning to you, Duchess.
And to you, JW, as well!!!
God Bless You Real Good for all you do to inspire us here!!!
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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 βfaith my fearsβ 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 Iβm 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.
PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
Hebrews 11:1 a personal favorite and repeated affirmation to me. Blessed to see it here.
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good day to you my prayer warrior sister . still praying for Bett
Peace friend
Dept of HHS has announced that May 11, 2023 is the day it will end the federal Public Health emergency for βvid-19.
Almost 3 1/2 yrs for the two weeks to flatten the curve.
I would provide a link but I recβd this news in an email from my state licensing bureau.
God morning to you, Slowcobra. Never ceases to amaze me that somehow May 11th will be any different than today. Wonder what travesty they have planned prior to May 11th that they have to stay under the protection of their tyranny?
Good morning, bless-ed friends.
Day #2…buoyed by the overwhelming love, concern, support, and fervent prayers of you all, we enter a new day, prayerfully hoping to make progress back to good health.
Headed to the hospital. Yesterday, I got so lost in the mix master of highways and maniacal drivers who give no quarter nor obey any speed limits. Tried to find a backroad, stopped for directions twice. My GPS told me I had arrived in the middle of a small residential street, so no!
No word on anything , though a room was found at 9 last night. We will see what the day brings. We’d be walking the road in darkness were it not for the Light which precedes us and the friends who have joined us in loving spirit. All of us fellow travellers as brothers and sisters in Christ, our Lord and Saviour. We are beyond grateful.ππ»π God abundantly and forever bless every one of you.
(I feel the need to say that what is happening with my husband is not particular to him. I know this. There are so many who have dealt with similar or worse issues every single day. And for all who do, I pray for the presence felt of the Holy Spirit and our Lord’s comfort and peace for each one. My heart is full to the brim with love for each one of you, precious friends.π)
We walk with you through this valley of tears, Bet!!!
Be mindful God’s Angels surround you – and provide for all of your needs!!! π§π»ββοΈπ§π»ββοΈπ§π»ββοΈ
We love you – are here to support you – and remind you God is with you every step of the way!!! β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
Be at Peace, Dear Sister in Christ!!! Lean on Hm – God’s Got This!!!
Proverbs 3:5,6 (KJV))
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Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
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In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
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Amen duchess and my personal thanks to you for the support to Bets and Mr. Bets so eloquently, that I, myself could not have written. May Jesus and St. Christopher watch over Bets while driving and Mr. Bets in the Hospital. We pray that the medical team is top-notch and successful in their ministrations.
In our distress and weakness, He is strong!!!
We are with you in spirit, dear sister! ππ»ππ»ππ»
Good morning Bet. Prayers for you and your husband. We love you too.
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βHe giveth more grace as our burdens grow greater,
He sendeth more strength as our labors increase;
To added afflictions He addeth His mercy,
To multiplied trials He multiplies peace.
When we have exhausted our store of endurance,
When our strength has failed ere the day is half done,
When we reach the end of our hoarded resources
Our Fatherβs full giving is only begun.
Fear not that thy need shall exceed His provision,
Our God ever yearns His resources to share;
Lean hard on the arm everlasting, availing;
The Father both thee and thy load will upbear.
His love has no limits, His grace has no measure,
His power no boundary known unto men;
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus
He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again.β
He Giveth More Grace
By Annie Johnson Flint
https://hymnary.org/person/Flint_Annie
Thank you for that Val1
. . . but deliver us from the Evil One.
The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner.
Amen!
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.
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)
Great Lenten Prayer of Saint Ephraim the Syrian
(with prostrations and bows)
“O Lord and Master of my life, . . . .”
Holy New Martyrs of Russia under the Communist Yoke pray for us!
Tuesday of the Sixth Week of Great Lent, or the Fast
Holy Hieromartyr Basil of Ancyra (+ 362)
Holy Martyr Drosida of Antioch and Five Virgins (+ 104)
Holy New Martyr Evthimios of Mount Athos (+ 1814)
Holy Martyr Sophia, Abbess, in Kiev (+ 1941)
Several more Saints, including Martyrs, are honored today.
March 22nd – Patristic Calendar of the Orthodox Christian Church
April 4th – civil or commercial calendar
Saints of God pray for us!
Can’t be in NYC today so showing support from OKC.
The one day we’re not having our famous 40mph breeze.
2 hours ago
WHAT WILL TAKE PLACE WITH TRUMP’S INDICTMENT?
JULIE GREEN MINISTRIES
https://rumble.com/v2g53rw-what-will-take-place-with-trumps-indictment.html
Take a music break.
Check out this video of a Chapman Stick instrument Duo. What a beautiful sound.
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βDiamonds and Rustβ-Chapman stick cover by CascadeοΏΌ
As we prepare here in Central IN for another “severe outbreak of storms” (queue Rob to give us the REAL scoop) – I wish to gently remind that the last storm we had rolled in and out of here at 70 mph.
Though we be in the storms – the literal and the figurative – let us remember “the other side” – the sun that overtakes the clouds – the sunlit morning that pushes out the darkness of night – which promises hope for another day.
We have that Promise.
Hold fast.
https://davidjeremiah.blog/revelations-7-promises-to-every-believer/
Good morning JWoo. Stay safe. Yes, indeed. Hold fast. We’ll get through this.
Blessings to you Joe 12 pack!
I’m keeping an eye on this Livestream.
Awww, Joe. Always something out here in tornado alley. I think we are conditioned to jump when we hear or see “BREAKING NEWS!” Like it’s a sensitivity exercise. It irritates me and now is akin to crying wolf.
Just like Florida and hurricanes – storms come with the midwest territory. (And lake effect snow which just seems to eeek out right to the north of us. As much as I love the Valparaiso area – and we lament any time coming home from there – I always remember lake effect snow – and it makes me want to move back South.)
Good morning Treepers. Late start today. I did manage to get some spring cleaning and yard work done around the house yesterday. Mowed the lawns (front and side yards) for the first time this year. Lawn mower started right up; runs like a top. Now I’m looking at the back yard….
Pete Buttigiegβs doppelganger of a prime minister is letting the masses run around too much. Look who is back.
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2023/04/04/former-nz-pm-jacinda-starts-new-job-combatting-online-extremism/
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/04/jacinda-ardern-to-tackle-online-extremism-in-new-role-as-special-envoy-for-christchurch-call
I thought Jacinda was AOCβs doppelgΓ€nger. Both can eat apples through a wire fence. π€£
Ready to set sail, Joe. Let’s all go!
Three Little Violins. Sign at the house in Mala Strana in Pragu
Bett and hubby.a song or two for you two
listen with him and rest. we are with you
This is a relatively new podcast by a former intelligence officer. In my opinion, it’s really worth 30 or so minutes of your time.
https://the-wright-report.simplecast.com/
The Apple link is https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wright-report/id1674095262
Rachmaninoff: Vespers, Op. 37
still thinking of you Bett
Never relent. Never give in. Never give up.
just read that on the front page.
Sundance and crew do an amazing job.
the coverage, the stories, top notch, but every time I start reading something my thoughts turn to Betsy.
she is strong.
I am confident in her.
I pray please God,
give her the strength she needs.
Please Jesus help her today.
thank you, Jesus.
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Stopping by to say good night to all bless-ed friends in this branch.
First surgery tomorrow for hubby, and surgery for one of our twin 17 year old grandsons as well.
May the peace which passes all understanding be in every heart and every soul of Christ’s flock who gather here.ππ»π
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Amen and hallelujah
Good night Bett
time to rest
Good night Betsy and God bless you and your husband and family. May God see your husband and grandson through their surgeries tomorrow and guide the surgeons and nurses and techs as they set about repairing the issues. As crazy as today has been I think I can speak for many of us on this branch..thoughts of you and your husband and now grandson have been in our thoughts and our prayers. May peace be upon you tonight as you restβ¦or try to. β€οΈ
ππ..for Mr B.. on tomorrowβs success ππ
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