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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The parent Brown Thrasher was feeding 2 fledglings this morning in my yard. They have to be the ones that nested in my Loropetalum. A couple of Yellow-rumped warblers again today. Not a big migration night. Next cold front should bring a bunch. Hopefully
BRILLIANT photography!
Morning, my friend. WOW!! Page two already!
An embarrassment of feathered riches for you! How marvelous😊🌻
Found this->thought of you…
Wow!
Incredible, right?
We used to rescue bumblebees in Wales, Gramadeb. We would find them on the ground in our garden, exhausted. I’d mix some sugar and water and place a couple of drops in front of them. Within a minute or so, out would come a tongue to drink. And within another couple of minutes of rest, off these big beautiful pollinators would fly, ready to do what bees do.
Can’t tell you the deep level of satisfaction we got from those experiences. It was positively joy inspiring.
It is incredible.
In Arizona we had a swimming pool and I loved watching the bees and wasps come to drink. Very often I would fish the bees out and put them on the pavement to dry out. In a few minutes off they’d go. The wasps were water walkers, landing just on their feet, getting their drink and off they’d go. We were never bothered by any of them.
Watching the tiniest creatures is absolutely fascinating. All going about their lives which seems to us in random fashion but in reality is with purpose.
Great photo Colkitto! Busy time for parenting birds right now.
Our goldfinches were out and about yesterday evening allowing photo opportunities.
And our first observed hummingbird of the season.
Wonderful pic. I haven’t seen any passing thru yet this year.
Makes me smile, Colkitto!
Partial to my state bird!
They nest in our loropetalums, too.
However, shrubs are not putting any green yet.
I believe cold got them this year.
They’ve been here 15 years tho.
What device did you snap these pics? Great shot.
Tuesday of the Second Week of Acts
The Paschal Troparion
Christ is risen from the dead, by death hath He trampled down death, and on those in the graves hath He bestowed life. (thrice)
Christ is Risen!
Truly He is Risen!
Christ has risen!
. . . 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.
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)
Thou shalt not DIS Madame O, aka Big Mike, aka Moochelle, etc.
‘DSE takers taught to mind manners after disrespecting Michelle Obama’
https://www.thestandard.com.hk/section-news/section/11/251839/DSE-takers-taught-to-mind-manners-after-disrespecting-Michelle-Obama
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3218342/hong-kong-teachers-say-pupils-should-not-have-been-surprised-questions-former-first-lady-michelle
Ha https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/hong-kong-exam-students-michelle-obama-becoming-x2trxm8v6
We lost another great voice…https://wgntv.com/news/deans-list/harry-belafonte-singer-actor-and-activist-dies-at-96/
And for today’s lesson in speech:
Pray unceasingly for our nation
Oblivion
“Willfully blind,” the paper said
and all the world knew it was true
though so many refused to acknowledge it
even to themselves
And so the once proud country
now caught in the gears of machinery dedicated to power and party
domination and debasement
slipped ever more closely
circling, spinning
toward the gaping maw of obliteration
by Richard Milne
Page Two so early today…and not one single cat graces it. Can’t have that!!
Just hanging out, watching the world go by…
I bet he remembers that particular perch and returns to it
I think so, too, nim😊 Bliss.
Gorgeous, Bet, all of it – flowers, cat, his pose, and his “look.”
We tried a collar on our outdoor/indoor cat several times. She always removed it. How? I do not know…
She won.
😂!!!! They always win!😂
Sweden continues its descent, aided and abetted by their so-called “Church” which is nothing of the sort.
Short article. More souls for satan…
https://gatesofvienna.net/2023/04/its-millstone-time/
Read that out loud to my husband betsy, as I was so in shock by it. They dont even hide it anymore.
No they don’t. Shocked me as well, Slowcobra. But the Church of Sweden long ago abandoned any pretence of existing for the purpose of worshiping God. Every ideology going, they’ve signed onto with enthusiasm.
Why did this go straight to my heart?💕
Sent this to my friend with a 35yo turtle 🙂
My goodness!! I’ll bet she’ll love it💕
It definitely does. There is so much emotion in that face.
So much surprising emotion I’m feeling looking at this, Gramadeb.
I know why but impossible to explain.
And kindness is a very scarce commodity nowadays. Thanks for this Bet. 🙂
Oh you are so welcome, my friend. It is scarce. We’ll just have to double up…not a problem. Very happy to do it💕 There is real joy in being kind, for the one who receives it and for the one who gives it.
I don’t know, my world is arguably a bit small but when I do go out and interact with people, I find kindness all around. Perhaps it is how I treat people that gets me the best of ‘them’. short story: I used to work with a man that constantly complained about a local clerk in a convenience store, ‘such a bea-tch’ etc. Yet, I found her absolutely enjoyable to interact with. As they say… you get what you give.
That is so very true. Always be kind.
When I was a medical assistant there was a patient who would only speak to me when she had a problem because I had taken the time with her at her first visit. She was an elderly English lady who was an absolute love. It didn’t matter how busy or stressful the day if she called with her specific problem she knew I’d help her.
True, true. I have met rude clerks and others in the service industry, parichute.
I’ve told my grands they will also…but I’ve also told them they will never know what that person’s life is like, or their day, or anything else about them which might be the reason for the coldness or rudeness. Told them they are always to be kind and bright and cheerful and considerate and polite because for that person it may be a lifeline…at least a recognition that they are seen.
I’m pretty sure that Garrison meant his comment in the sense of the wider world and from what I’ve seen I have to agree.
We can’t fix that, but we can make a difference within our own spheres. I do the same as you do. And like you, I get smiles back😊
Full disclosure though…I am quite the chatterbox, with no off switch😎
Amen!
😂💕😂💕😂💕😂💕😂!!!!!!!!
No sound in this world like the belly laugh of a child.
What a dad…many years of father/son joys to come.😌
INSTANT IN SEASON
“Be instant in season, out of season.” 2 Tim. iv. 2
Many of us suffer from the morbid tendency to be instant “out of season.” The season does not refer to time, but to us – “Be instant in season, out of season,” whether we feel like it or not. If we do only what we feel inclined to do, some of us would do nothing for ever and ever. There are unemployables in the spiritual domain, spiritually decrepit people, who refuse to do anything unless they are supernaturally inspired. The proof that we are rightly related to God is that we do our best whether we feel inspired or not.
One of the great snares of the Christian worker is to make a fetish of his rare moments. When the Spirit of God gives you a time of inspiration and insight, you say – “Now I will always be like this for God.” No, you will not, God will take care you are not. Those times are the gift of God entirely. You cannot give them to yourself when you choose. If you say you will only be at your best, you become an intolerable drag on God; you will never do anything unless God keeps you consciously inspired. If you make a god of your best moments, you will find that God will fade out of your life and never come back until you do the duty that lies nearest, and have learned not to make a fetish of your rare moments.
Oswald Chambers
April 25th Devotional
Sorry so late today…I kept getting a PUP error from my malware program and it wouldn’t let me in the Open Thread this morning.
You’re here, dear sis…and that’s all that matters.🤗
(Although I will say, when I didn’t see you…😬)
Thank you Betsy! I hope your day has been great and that hubby is coming along nicely! 🤗🙏
Bless you💕 Progress every day👍🏻🌻
Isaiah 32:20 “Blessed are ye that sow beside all waters, that send forth thither the feet of the ox and the ass.”
One sows, another waters, but God gives the increase. I like that in the parable of the sower, the word of God is sown indiscriminately onto all kinds; and the kind of heart is what makes it either come to fruit, or has no good effect.
I get discouraged, and wonder if I’m supposed to “shake the dust off my feet, ” and move on; but then I think the Lord shows me, that its HIS word, and His business to make it do what He sends it out to do. Besides, the secret parts of our hearts where His word takes root, I don’t have access to anyone’s but my own; and just as the Lord allowed time for me, I have to respect others the same.
I have written a lot of replies to your posts, stevie; and you never respond. I hope you know I never mean to cause you harm; if I agree, I will say, and if not, I’ll tell you what also.
Would be nice to get some feedback sometime.
I read so many fawning over and smooching up all the time. That’s fine. But don’t you want a more meaningful discussion about the topics you post on?
According to the NWS Storm Prediction Center
So far today 4 tornadoes reported and 8 instances of large hail.
We’re getting into the most dangerous time now.
Amen
Amen.
Amen.
Amen and Amen
Amen🙏🏻
Amen
Amen.
Amen
Good night 🌙 to one and all. Sleep tight, see you in the morning light.
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Goodnight friend