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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AMEN!
WP’s
Good morning to all in their branches🙏🏻🕊
Found in the bin… 🙁
You got a BETSY BIN?!?
It’s probably HUUUGE!!!!😎
I thought you might…never mind. Thanks, Ad rem😘
This video is worth a minute.
https://gab.com/Amber/posts/110974925656557056
Very wise young man. ✝❤
Oh how wonderful!
Amen 🕊🍃
Oh how marvelous 🙏🏻
I am living the Blessing with no complaints today. I am steadfast in my Attitude Of Gratitude.
Morning Ya’ll 🙂
Mornin’ jay 🙂
🙂 🙂
Morning/evening, Garrison 💕. Another night when Mr Sandman skipped right by, worst luck.
A cup of tea, saying a few hellos then off to gwelli.
Mornin’ Bet. 🙂 Got a good 7-8 hrs, in contrast. Headn’ out for my favorite breakfast tacos in an hour or so. Fortunately, the homey little brother/sister owned taqueria is just down the street. Yum!
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Hope you can sleep tonight, Betsy.
Sleep loss is no longer the minor thing I used to think it was.
Get sleep, we need your positive attitude to be shining without the cloud of brain fog.
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Morning, Mr jay🤗 I see you’ve been busy in the kitchen! Is there no end to your talents??😉
Maidin Mhaith Betsy 🇺🇸🤠🇺🇸
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Howdy 🇺🇸😎🇺🇸
Highly underrated opus from the Dead …
The wife’s favorite … she likes girls voices too
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Nice selection of musical pieces… thank you
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Howdy jay!
Howdy Gramps 🇺🇸🤠🇺🇸
Howdy Garrison 🙂
(laughing ) See above, dude 🙂
Very nice story about miles Davis and Herbie Hancock and their separate hot rods from the early 60s I can’t find the proper link or I would post it but it’s out there if you search it online
RTI is a fabulous pressing plant. I’ve never had bad vinyl from them. Too bad they didn’t play this lp after a proper washing and with a decent system. There is far too much surface noise and distortion. Shame really. What is that? A DJ turntable with a starter audio technica cart.? Pretty awful equipment. Sorry to be a snob … but I just can’t.
FWIW … I’m a big Tina Brooks fan … part of my Hard Bop collection
Heybrooke turn-table w/ Linn-Sondek tone-arm and a good AT cart. Not used much nowadays, alas. I have a truly massive collection of period LPs—classical, jazz, rock and roll . . .lots of rare stuff from the ’70a.
Solid, classic stuff. Nice!
My tt
Im currently running a Dynavector xx-2 cart. … but need to save some $$$ for a Koetsu Rosewood Signature
https://www.musicdirect.com/equipment/phono-cartridges/dynavector-xx-2-mkii-mc-phono-cartridge/
The alnico magnets make all the difference … but … I think it’s time for a change …
looks like serious gear
(envious)
It’s my hobby. Collected over a long period of time (and $). I buy everything secondhand … from the really wealthy audiophiles with the upgrade bug … so as-new equipment at a big discount.
Kenji: Even on plain-old iMac speakers, about 10 years old, the sound quality is excellent.
Morning Garrison!
8/30/2023 – Surely I am more brutish than man, and have not the understanding of a man
Proverbs 30:1-4 “The words of *Agur (gathered, harvested; ie, received among the wise and knowing) the son of *Jakeh (to obey, obedient), even the prophecy: the man spake unto *Ithiel (symbolic person – ‘God has arrived’), even unto Ithiel and *Ucal (eaten, devoured): Surely I am more brutish than [any] man, and have not the understanding of a man. I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy. Who has ascended up into heaven, or descended? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has bound the waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His Name, and what is His Son’s Name, if you can tell?”
Since God has said, that we are counted righteous by faith, by acknowledging the truth, and receiving His word in a good and honest heart; where then do these things come from? From that perspective, what have we anything other than what our first parents had, when they were driven out as alienated from God into exile for the remainder of their lives? Just look at the very sad and disturbing picture, of what they looked like when they left: covered with coats made from animal skins, ashamed and sent away.
While they had retained the essential characteristics of what God had originally made them to be; and the charge of having dominion, being fruitful and multiply, of replenishing the earth and subduing it, were still in force; yet now, on account of having sinned, that most vital connection with the Father in heaven was obscured and distorted. The knowledge and understanding that we needed as God’s children, and replications of Himself; were from now on to be severed; and with only the word of faith, that Christ was coming in the flesh one day to redeem us; we were on our own in the world. Just like the lie was believed, that caused the sin; so was mankind given what they chose. So man was sent away from what he was made to be, with a ruined nature, and no longer to be trusted.
This prophetic word, which the wise and knowing king of Israel was given; is to teach us, by acknowledging the truth; that we are not the man that God made in the beginning, and that there is nothing any more in us, to commend ourselves as man before God. “Surely I am more brutish than man, (an irrational animal); and have not the understanding of a man: by all that is before me, I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the holy.” We are in a truly pitiful condition born into the world; and without strength in any respect, to undo it.
Now the following words, in verse four, obviously can be talking about God; but in the context of the preceding statement and confession; we can think of them as the Spirit of God mocking the pride and vanity of man, who seeks to hide and deny and fight against this acknowledgement of the truth. So let’s go along with the theme, by showing what the natural heathen man has; by which he thinks to be released from honest examination of himself.
First of course, we have pride and vanity and hypocrisy; all which serve very nicely for hiding our true nature, and keeping us comfortable in the dark. We have our vain imagination and fantasy, to assure us, that whatever expedition we embark on, will not lead us into the ditch. And next to all that we can convince ourselves, of things that are just not so; we may amass vast treasures of wealth and identity, with every conceivable vanity and vexation of spirit, insanely grasping for all the way to the grave.
And to make the deception complete, we have all our mighty gods and kings, and all the great men of the world; who have persuaded us, that YES! We can be as God, knowing good and evil, and taking without fear, what He has said would be our death. From Nimrod, to all who have ever come after him, trying to “live the dream,” and filling up the terrible image of the abomination in their hearts; the great idol that they have made to worship. (Daniel 2:31-45)
Interestingly, it is the very things we use to hide and deny our real condition before God, that in fact prove to be exactly what we are. This too was all in what the Lord Jesus said, in His last words on the cross; as the sum and conclusion of His judgment, having come and seen; and His verdict pronounced: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” So it was, that Christ’s last word about the world before He departed; showed before heaven and earth the truth about our condition here; and all the reason for His coming to save us.
But the word of God is not bound! Those things that are impossible for man, are possible with God. The Supreme greatness of the Son of man, and His word that He sows in the world; no one and nothing are able to keep from doing what the Father sent them into the world to do. There is no bondage, or darkness, or demon possession, or long list of sins, that Jesus cannot save us from, and save us to the uttermost. Jesus accomplished His mission to go to the death of the cross for our sins; and He has conquered the tomb and lives for ever, so that we all should be made free from sin, and live for ever, together with Him.
Its not just accepting Jesus, and asking Him to come into your heart; but acknowledging the truth unto repentance and a thorough-going life conversion. For sin shall not have dominion over you; and you WERE darkness, but NOW are you light in the Lord. The seed comes from God, and so does its growth and increase; while we do our part of maintaining what has been planted, God will make it to come to maturity and the harvest. And the beauty of understanding what we are really on our own without God; is that it leaves the whole blank canvas for Him to paint all that is in His mind’s eye, that we should be. He is the Potter, and we are the clay. The good thing about a fresh clean slab of new clay; is that it can be made into something by the Master Potter.
So never take the things that reveal our faults and weaknesses, as something negative. And even while we are ashamed to confess; it is for our good that our Father in heaven shows us the truth; not to leave us like that, but that we believe the truth, and come to Him for salvation. I hope everyone can come to this wonderful understanding, and experience the fullness of what God has done so much to bring to you.
I’m sorry … I can’t help it … I’m an Aimee Mann fan. I’m a sucker for female voices and she’s really a clever song writer about female/relationship angst…
Take a listen to this female voice (Jessica Jorgensen)
Good morning Patience! ❤️
Hi there, Pa❣️
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Afternoon Patience, darlin’ 🙂 Be well . . .
Nice.
Did NOT know cats can also be Drama Queens
Not sure what it is – a swarm of seabirds catching fish?
If they’re crows it’s called a murmuration. The birds watch each other and that’s how they manage to synchronize. It’s a mechanism to avoid being singled out by an avian predator. There are some spectacular videos online of some huge flocks doing this, over fields. It’s amazing!
Kitty up a tree
I can hear him
“Meewwww … meeewwwww …”
Puppy revving up
But my absolute favorite … angst overload …
Has there ever been a better integration between Alt. Rock and African music?
Alright …maybe this …
Jerry Harrison & Tina Weymouth … so good … psychedelic and funkadelic … James Brown … James Brown …
Kenji: The Talking Heads were always great and always bizzare. They will be reuniting (but just to talk) at some upcoming event in Canada, I think.
Great song. I always think of the movie “Say Anything…”
Too bad john Cusack went off the deep end.
Agree. Love him in ‘grosse pointe blank’, then he had to turn out to be a libtard.
Yep.
One of my very favorite songs, Kenji. Thanks for posting it. Timeless.
Good morning all.
Let’s head up a holler and see what’s going on.
Yeah, I know its not for everyone but hey, I drew the line on posting Ted Nugent’s Let’s Go Brandon……you’ll have to check that one for yourself. The language was enough to offput most.
Fantastic tune! Showing the roots of poor Appalachia as Scottish. My mother came from that culture … Scottish and English …relocated to Missouri. Met my dad while he was working at the Pentagon just after WWII. She came from poor roots (ok, white trash) … while my dad came from wealth and social status. Nope. It didn’t work out … divorced when I was in 1st grade about 1961. And my own life turned to shit until my mother petitioned the court to give up her parental rights and give my older brother and I back to our alcoholic father … we were relocated in the middle of my 4th grade year. My bother and I were raised by our grandmother from then on, although we only lived with her for about a year. My father married an alcoholic native Tennessean (guess he had a thing for that Southern kind of a woman) … although she wasn’t poor … as she was a pediatrician … an alcoholic pediatrician. That marriage lasted a year … life was hard … living in a very rich town … in piss poor apartments where my dad was always late with rent. Finally had to move out as a sophomore in HS … as I was literally starving …where I hitchhiked from my temp home a town over to my old HS. That didn’t last and I finally told my Dean of Boys in HS of my desperate situation. He was a Christian man who stood up in his church the very next Sunday … a family stood up and said they’d take me in and help me. Shortly thereafter I gave my life to Christ and everything changed … for the better. A real messed up childhood … capped off by Christs tangible love for me. Christ worked in the hearts of a family who were the LAST people you’d expect to make such a bold move. But I was a really good kid at my core. My Christian Dean of Boys knew that … and literally “sold me” as a good kid who just needed help. He was 100% spot on. God is good … and works in mysterious ways. No. They’re not mysterious … God uses us … if we are available to His calling.
A good testament to good people.
Your strength-of-character was your survival factor. (Those experiences would have crushed many people.) It was what your dean recognized about you. Wonderful story Kenji. Thanks for posting this. 🙂
My older brother and I had each other. He really took care of me … but I did for him as well. If we weren’t close … who knows what deep end I’d have plunged into?
What a beautiful story of God blooming from the ashes – Kenji. Love you. So glad you are here with us and so glad you were blessed with that fork in the road. My brother from another mother. Family is not what you’re born with – titles are EARNED and family is what you make of it. Praise God for your Dean of Boys and may The Lord raise up many more such men of faith to help us – and our kids- in the days ahead.
I’m still considered family by the 4 kids of my Foster family … the parents have passed away… and vice versa. I’m very close to one of them, who is a Pastor in MT.
“I learned a thing or two from Charlie, don’tca know”
“You better stay away from Copperhead Road”
don’tcha know
— alluding to booby-traps, punji stakes, that kinda thing —
I worked with a guy who was a former deputy sheriff in Eastern Kentucky.
He was on some kind of drug patrol team.
Went waaaaaay back in a holler, and could smell the marijuana growing, it was so thick. Lots of it.
Halfway up the mountain they found it. Helicopters couldn’t find it due to the camo netting above it. But they found it.
The brush had been deliberately tangled in such a way as to make it impenetrable. And there were several access points one would have to crawl through.
As the deputies tried to figure out how to get in there, someone yelled and a shotgun was fired.
The warning was yelled to stay away from the openings.
The shotgun blast killed the rattlesnake……that had the rattles cut off and a treble hook in it and fishing line holding the snake near the entrance.
It was that way on EVERY entrance.
Copperhead Road had nothing on whoever those guys were…..
True story told to me by a man who was there.
In today’s world they use infrared from the air. Marijuana emits a lot of heat and canbe readily picked out from local foliage as can any persons nearby.
I detest what the drugs are doing to the youth in rural America. A friend lost a son to OD recently. I root for law enforcement.
I didn’t know about the infrared nowadays.
I completely agree with you.
I’m a huge Tom Hardy fan … speaking of men’s men. speaking of moonshine. And I really loved his film – Lawless
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1212450/
But let me say that there are many trout fishing spots in the Sierra that I won’t visit anymore. Between the paranoid gold claims and the cartel marijuana plantations … I just won’t go anymore. The authorities would never find my remains.
I understand.
Thanks for the link on that movie, may have to try that one out.
Interesting new take for visuals, had not seen this… since it is only 2 months old.
Still my most requested song @ karaoke so they can line dance to it.
No dance floor at the new venue so haven’t done it in almost a year but…. think I can remember the lines to it after ~100 or so times. LOL
Appreciation for even the best of tunes wears thin with too much repetition.
Lionsgate Sets Up Another Faith-Inspired Movie After The Success Of ‘Jesus Revolution’
https://change.millionvoices.org/news-update/lionsgate-sets-up-another-faith-inspired-movie-after-the-success-of-jesus-revolution/
Charlie Hurt: Arrest A Threat To Anyone Else Who Wants To Pick Up The Baton Of Donald Trump
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2023/08/24/charlie_hurt_arrest_a_threat_to_anyone_else_who_wants_to_pick_up_the_baton_of_donald_trump.html
All of the arrests and charges are NOT just about Donald John Trump.. they are a loud and clear message to anyone who would dare to oppose the profresives (and NO, I will not capitalize that word, it is undeserving) Not only those who would oppose them, but any lawyers who might consider assisting anyone who opposes. they will also be charged. Remember back when Mar-A-Lago was raided and the FBI took some documents which were attorney-client privledged materials? Now those attorneys are being charged.. in the Georgia case (which is NOT being brought by the Feds, but by the Georga Attorney General.
Gives new meaning to their mantra of “by any means necessary.”
7 years ago tweet by David Plouffe:
“It is not enough to simply beat Trump. He must be destroyed thoroughly. His kind must not rise again”
The American people, the citizens, are ‘his kind’. We are watching the attempt to thoroughly destroy President Trump and to thoroughly destroy anyone and everyone that is ‘his kind.’
We know what the enemy is doing, they openly brag about it, regardless if they are wearing the respectable coat of a republican or a democrat.
Do not as a rule get into politics much these days, but this has a far more sinister motive than just which “party” or candidate wins – whether in the US or any so called and probably soon to be EX-“democratic” nations. Be certain that the villains have thoroughly scrutinized and studied just what to expect from any given “public”. Using Covid as a “sample”, we can probably safely assume that no matter how “outraged” the general populace, or even just a sizeable percentage, the probabability is that they will do jack sc#It about it, and I firmly believe that violence or “revolution” on the citizens part will play into their despotic hands. Does anybody think will will not deploy the full force of their capability (our forces) against us?. The ONLY way we can beat them is by uniting as a global citizenship, and that means every man jack has to do some serious introspection – to the point that we all, with thunderous voice say ENOUGH.
I think we here in the USA are beginning to understand better the French Revolution.
Our modern historians have picked it apart and declared it a failure from their perspective of security and peace.
But they were not there.
They were not living and starving in the streets of Paris and watching their loved ones die horribly.
They were not being born literally on the sidewalks of Paris.
They were not living in the time of absolutely no choice except to revolt.
So the peasants of Paris did the only thing they had left to do if they were going to survive another winter.
The revolted and they survived.
From the perspective of historians sitting in their warm, cozy offices and living rooms it was terrible and a huge failure.
From the perspective of the ragged, sick and starving French peasants living on the streets it was their only chance, their last chance at survival.
30 August
J. J. Thomson
(1856-1940)
English physicist who discovered the electron (Nobel 1906), dies at 83
30 August 2016 Joe Sutter, American engineer and head of the Boeing 747 program, dies at 95
30 August 2004 Indian Larry, American motorcycle builder and stuntman (b. 1949)
30 August 1938 Max Factor, Polish-American make-up artist, inventor and founder of cosmetics manufacturer Max Factor & Company, dies at 60
30 August 1995 Sterling Morrison, American musician (Velvet Underground), dies at 53
30 August 1985 “Philly” Joe Jones, American jazz drummer (Miles Davis Quintet), dies of a heart attack at 62
Faroe Islands … I like the perched lake
Mornin’ all!
A covid lab, likely run by the Chinese was found in Fresno, California in March. They were keeping it quiet. Now, suddenly talking about lock downs and mandatory vaccines again; really nothing to see here folks, move along.
https://m.youtube.com/live/G5yMcDsfjhE?si=iRCpFda6p555YH1I
My Spirit is upon you, and my words that I have put in your mouth, shall not depart from your mouth. – Isaiah 59:21
Professor Thomas Sowell of Stanford University once wrote, “People commit crimes… because they put their own interests or egos above the interests, feelings, or lives of others.” People sin for the same reason. They have choices, and they make the wrong ones for wrong reasons.
In the days of Isaiah, the people and their leaders had made their choices. They were rebellious against God and His laws. Isaiah 59:7 states, “Their feet run to evil, and they are swift to shed innocent blood; their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity; desolation and destruction are in their highways.”
They were caught up in their culture. Their hearts were deceiving them. God’s heart was grieved, as it always is when the people He loves choose their own way.
The New Living Testament (NLT) version of today’s verse says, “And this is my covenant with them, says the Lord. My Spirit will not leave them, and neither will these words I have given you. They will be on your lips and on the lips of your children and of your children’s children forever; I, the Lord, have spoken.”
Because of His great love, God promised a Redeemer. For those who accepted the atonement of Jesus, He also promised His Holy Spirit to be a constant presence in their lives. As His promise at the conclusion of verse 21 says, “from this time forth and forevermore.” Amen.
Pray for Americans to awaken to and be convicted of their wrong and sinful choices and choose instead to accept and serve the Living God.
https://www.presidentialprayerteam.org/daily-prayer-briefing?utm_source=daily_briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_content=daily_briefing
August 30
MORNING
The king held out … the golden sceptre. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre. Esth. 5:2
It shall come to pass, when he crieth unto me, that I will hear; for I am gracious. Exo. 22:27
We have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. We love him, because he first loved us. I John 4:16-19
Let us draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Heb. 10:22
For through him we … have access by one Spirit unto the Father. Eph. 2:18
We have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. Eph. 3:12
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. 4:16
EVENING
They said, … It is manna: for they wist not what it was. Exo. 16:15
Without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh. I Tim. 3:16
The bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world. John 6:33
Your fathers did eat marina in the wilderness, and are dead. John 6:49
If any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. John 6:51
My flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. John 6:55
The children of Israel … gathered, some more, some less. He that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack. They gathered it every morning, every man according to his eating. Exo. 16:17, 18, 21
Take no thought, saying, What shall we eat: or, What shall we drink? Your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matt. 6:31-33
Bagster
https://dailylightdevotional.org/08/0830.html
Good morning. Say a prayer for all those in Idalia’s path this morning. This time I hate it when I’m right.
NHC Storm Description:30 Aug 2023 – 9:00 UTC …IDALIA RAPIDLY INTENSIFIES INTO A CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE… …CATASTROPHIC STORM SURGE AND DESTRUCTIVE WINDS ARE NEARING THE FLORIDA BIG BEND REGION… As of 5:00 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 the center of Idalia was located near 29.1, -84.1 with movement NNE at 18 mph. The minimum central pressure was 940 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 130 mph.
Satellite image GIF at the link below:
Hurricane Idalia at 29.1°N – 84.1°W – NOAA / NESDIS / STAR
Joe says that because of the rapid pressure drop higher winds that would exist up higher in other hurricanes that have not rapidly intensified will come down to the surface. IOW the impact of this storm will be greater than one would expect based on the 130 mph recorded winds the NHC is showing.
I learn something new about weather nearly every day from Joe.
Don’t buy the weather channel hype. This storms area is small for a CAT IV. Anyone that has paid attention to hurricanes in the past knows this but apparently some of the so called meteorologists that the weather channel hires haven’t done that.
Great people.
200 Nebraska Farmers Remain Silent During Auction So A Young Man Can Buy Back His Family Farm (msn.com)
This was done in Cornwall, UK, as well, rah. And it was beautiful and life affirming to witness. The community bonds are strong amongst farmers no matter where they are.
This is the kind of thing that makes me smile.
Me, too, CR. So refreshing to see a ‘supernatural’ love and consideration of others given in lieu of selfishness and greed.
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Good morning Bet! Talk about loving your neighbor. ❤️😘
LIVE COVERAGE – TRACKING HURRICANE IDALIA
https://commoncts.blogspot.com/2023/08/live-coverage-tracking-hurricane-idalia.html
Praise The Lord! We are doing well in my corner of NW Central Florida this windswept morning. I fell asleep waiting for landfall that was projected for 2 AM. I was pretty well bushwhacked after being fed through the wringer of hurricane prep and the mental gyrations trying to cope with the idea we would have another Ian on our hands.
I wasn’t “going to be late for the barndance” for this storm. At least I have a jump on supplies for any more systems that come off the African coast like a giant pitching machine. I wish some-dang-body could fire all the clowns at the Weather Channel and give their salaries to Dr. Levi Cowan so he could expand his highly informative broadcast.
Morning, CR. So glad you’re checking in. God be with you and everyone in the path of this hurricane, my friend. 🙏🏻💕
Amen, Sis.
Good deal! Also great news that the peak storm surge has not turned out to be nearly as high as it could have been. Cedar Key set a new record at 9.6 feet but are now past peak with the water starting to recede.
I think the tides were supposed to be higher on account of how close the moon is to the Earth, or something to that effect.
High tide at Cedar Key comes at 3:49 PM today.
Hoping to hear from jim burns soon, as he said he was about 35 miles east of cedar key.
I’m here Slowcobra.. and a happy good morning to all Treeper friends…😀👍.. since the track took storm further North, it made land fall north than originally projected.. 👏👍🙏.. all and all I really had no major rain or wind… 🙏..
thanks for all prayers from you all.. ❤️👍
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Excellent news mr jim! So happy you are safe!
Glad to hear you’re okay, Mr. Jim! You were in my prayer and thought last evening …
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Correction 9.9 feet down to 9.6 last I saw. Happy that I and the NHC were wrong about surge.
Such GREAT news that all are safe and some much needed rain is on the way from this storm. These are blessings indeed! God afternoon to you, Treeper friends. Big hugs from C. Indiana.
Reasons why the surge is not nearly as bad as shown on the peak surge graphic is that though this storm is powerful it is relatively small and intensification was late. Less water being pushed before the storm and less time for the winds to build the water up to surge. GREAT NEWS!
Glad you and your critters are good, CR!
Glad you’re okay, CR! Your post on the “hurricane” thread about the high school freshman and senior tickled me.😂
Wanted to give you a laughing emoji but it didn’t seem appropriate.
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I need some help this morning. I had a high school good buddy of mine pass away this morning. He was drafted and did a tour in Vietnam 68-69 and saw a lot of combat. His widow called me about his passing I told her he should be eligible for a military funeral and she asked what needed to be done? I wasn’t in the military. Can some Veteran tell me what I need to tell her? Thank you in advance!!!
The funeral director at the funeral home usually requests. A discharge statement may be required to determine eligibility. If the widow doesn’t have or can’t locate discharge papers an emergency request can be sent in.
https://www.usa.gov/military-funeral-honors
Contact the DA for a DD214. That is the Discharge record. However, if he happens to have a copy of that form in his personal papers, as I do, you can skip that step and just take it to the funeral director and they should be able to take it from there. Also if they want a free veterans stone marker they must go to the VA to order it. VA office is usually in or in the vicinity of the County administration building.
VA direct link, this should help.
https://www.cem.va.gov/military_funeral_honors.asp
American Legion info for possible local help.
https://www.legion.org/honor/military-veteran-burial-benefits-funeral-honors
Sorry to hear about your friend, bubby.
I emailed all the links and comments to her and she thanked me meaning she really thanked all of you!!! CTH is truly a special place with very special Treepers! Thank you all!!!
I went thru this for my wife 5 yrs ago.. the funeral home will know what to do ..paper work etc.. he can be buried in National cemetery..my nearest one is near Webster Fl..?btw I also made arrangements to be buried in same place when I go.. it’s all been arranged👍
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My condolences for the loss of your wife, Mr. Jim…
Our cemetery plots are all ready, too.
I made preparations for us soon after burying my mamma. She had made her own arrangements and it helped me sooo much.
Not being morbid – it’s just reality. Moving to my new forever home!
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Yes.. I made arrangements about everything.. so son and daughter don’t have to try to figure out what I wanted .. they both agree it really was helpful…made out Revocable Trust..again so everyone know who gets what and how.. paid for my funeral etc in advance ..
I believe it’s the right thing to do..😂👍
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It is definitely the right thing to do, Jim. Being responsible!
All our legal/final documents are in order. Even my burial clothes are tagged in my closet!
Just don’t want to burden others for such decisions as I know they have to be made.
We’ve told our two kids, no fighting on anything left. Will give it away first.
I believe all will be fine – they love each other and are Christians.
Still…you never know.
Sherry and I have plots next to my Mom & Dad in a private cemetery.
Verse of the Day for Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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“That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
John 3:15 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered !!!
Amen
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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 “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
JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN
CHILD NOT CHOICE
PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
PRAY IT! BELIEVE IT! RECEIVE IT!
When the doldrums hit and down you go
With little help rocking to and fro
Anguish sets in and you feel repressed
Without control and overly stressed
There is one thing that will make it stop
Guaranteed to work before you drop
Get down on your knees and begin to pray
Ask God in His goodness take it away
If you pray sincerely ask Him outright
He will hear from Heaven take up the fight
He will send His Angel Army to assist
With mighty warriors right in the midst
When you PRAY – believe with all of your heart
That God will not abandon nor depart
For in the believing we will receive
And in the praying our pain we relieve
So Pray It – Believe It – and Receive It
Whatever is hurting do not grieve it
God is a god of sweet surprises
That come in all shapes and sizes
He is warmed when we reach out to Him
Ready to refresh refine to the rim
Renewing our spirit is His specialty
Spectacularly supernaturally
If you have fallen and hit bare bottom
Remember these gifts if you caught ’em
Pray Pray Pray with all of your heart
Believe Believe Believe from the start
Sit back and relax see how God moves
Notice what He does what He proves
Be ready be confident of His love
Receive His many blessings from above
D01: 02/23/2023
My dog Lola passed away last night. I brought her home from the hospital where she had fought for her life for a few days. She was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease. It happened so fast. We went for a walk one day and she was fine but that same night she refused dinner. Two days later she couldn’t get up on her own.
I prayed she was going to make it but the Lord brought her home. She was my best friend. I adopted her 7 years ago when I was going through a very tough time in my life. She gave me more than I could have ever given her. I feel like a piece of me has died with her.
Lord have mercy.
Matthew, so sorry to hear about Lola, your best friend.
It’s painful to lose our pets, as they’re family, too. Sometimes, closer than them.
I believe – with you – that a piece of our hearts dies with them. And what’s left is broken.
The Lord will give you healing and grace in the days ahead, Matthew. Continue to lean on Him.
You have my deepest sympathy.
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Matthew, saying a prayer for you.
Please try to find solace knowing that when she passed she knew how much you loved her. It’s never easy.
Matthew, I am sorry for your loss. Be kind to yourself while you move through your normal reactions till they run their natural course.
Prayers and well-wishing thoughts for you as you take time to work through and get used to Lola not being there just as you took time to build the wonderful relationship with her.
Dear matthew, I am heartfully sorry for your loss of precious lola. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Such a sad part of our lives with them…that they have to cross over the “rainbow bridge”. I’m sure you will find solace in knowing she lived her best days with you!
She’ll be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge. God give you peace.
LIVE WITH JULIE: THEIR NARRATIVE IS BREAKING AND A GREAT AWAKENING IS TAKING PLACE
JULIE GREEN MINISTRIES
https://rumble.com/v3d80f6-live-with-julie-thier-narrative-is-breaking-and-a-great-awakening-is-taking.html
🕊🍃 Don’t worry about anything; instead, PRAY about everything.” Philippians 4:6
Amen goes right there, Donna !!! ❤️
Once in a Blue Moon …
Rare Blue Moon rising
At sunset, look to the eastern-southeastern horizon, and you may be able to see the Moon rising
A full, super, blue Moon, the only blue Moon of 2023, and a lunar trifecta that won’t occur again until 2037
SOURCE :
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/super-blue-moon-blue-supermoon-2023
That reminds me of a store in
Mt. Sterling, Kentucky (Eastern Kentucky).
They now have one in Lexington, Ky.
It was called Ruth Hunt Candies, started in 1921 (102 years ago).
They sell wonderful pulled cream candy.
The best candy was a candy bar called
“Blue Monday“
It was pulled cream candy in a rectangular flat shaped bar that was dipped in dark chocolate.
…..of course their Bourbon Balls are great, too! I noticed they now have Exa’s Moonshine Balls.
https://www.ruthhuntcandy.com
Ha!
How many do you want me to pick up for you?
Smells good in there!
😋 Oh, those Blue Mondays are gooood!
mmmmmmmm
The Bourbon Balls a Kentucky tradition are good,too!
My sister used to make a large batch of them
and tried to ration them out. She even resorted to hiding them.
It was useless. 🤣 Her bourbon balls would be gone in a few days.
…..and, I just noticed they are making them with Moonshine!
My grandfather made moonshine.
Well, I don’t know that you’ll find moonshine, but come on out for Court Days October 13-16 and there will be more food than you can eat, and a whole bunch of shopping that can be done.
Besides, if you come in from I-64 you’ll pass Ruth Hunt and can load up.
Granted, it seems more “commercial” than it used to be in Mt Sterling, but you can also head over to Court Days in Preston, in Bath County. I think it starts earlier in the week than Mt Sterling does.
You can get all sorts of stuff there, too, and it seems like it’s more like Court Days in Mt Sterling used to be.
Plenty of food there, too. And more antique stuff.
Last time I was in town they were still working on a road project on Main Street and the road was rough.
Nice to know there’s a treeper somewhere around here!
Thank you. They are available online at Amazon, Walmart and some other retailer at exorbitant prices.
Last I saw at Amazon this week they were unavailable priced at $39.99
Checked again earlier today. Not available – same price,
Now, later in the afternoon it is available for S49.99!
It would cost to make 2 lbs of those Kentucky cream pull candy
4 cups granulated sugarPinch of salt1 cup boiling water1 cup heavy Whipping Cream1 teaspoon Pure VanillaButter for marble slab
small bag dark chocolate couvertures
DAY # 3 – MIDDAY PRAYER
Psalm 91. The most powerful prayer from the Bible. Pray it seven times. God’s protection, healing.
I found this fabulous pictorial book today and decided we needed music to go with… Enjoy!
Take me to the water : immersion baptism in vintage music and photography 1890-1950 : photographs from the collection of Jim Linderman
https://archive.org/details/takemetowaterimm0000unse/mode/2up
Take Me To The Water
By Nina Simone
Take Me To The Water
By Phillip Carter
I am aware of and praying for those whose lives may be interrupted by water beginning any second. Be prepared and think of this as yet another baptism. You are in the hands of God.
Take Me to the Water
By Ruby Terry – Topic
Take Me To The Water
By Brother Prince Dixon – Topic
And isn’t it interesting that Muscle Shoals is sitting on a body of water. A place revered in music history.
Muscle Shoals: The History Of FAME Studios/2013 (Full Documentary)
By Rhythm Nation
Superb film. Bunch of white crackahs responsible for the Blues sound we all grew up with
HEAL US, LORD
In the morning, we are reminded
Of what we need to do today
We try to remain broad-minded
As we attempt to make our way
As our eyes open to a new day
We think first thoughts of You
For it is You who will guide our way
Over, above, and through
Without You we would be lost
Confused in mind, body, and soul
Through this maze we would be tossed
No way we would ever be whole
What would You have us do today
Where are we needed the most
Who needs a prayer a clearway
Nearby or at a distant coast
Be we anxious or just be concerned
About another in the mind
Whose life may suddenly be upturned
Or it may be one in a bind
Whatever it is the Spirit knows
For it is He who guides us
Through many sorrows even woes
With happy blessings He abides us
Inspire us Lord as we make our way
Guide us Lord in all that we do
Make this a most prosperous day
As we praise and glorify You
Not for us do we work so hard
Not for us do we normally pray
Not for us do we stand guard
But to help another make his way
Help us, Lord, to be of service
Help us, Lord, to glorify You
Help us, Lord, not to be nervous
About what it is we must do
Open our hearts and clear our minds
Open our ears wide to listen
Help us to open the spiritual blinds
Pray for those we need to christen
Many are lost in ways unknown
They have been brought to the edge
They need to know they are not alone
They must come now off of the ledge
There is healing in the Blood of Jesus
There is healing in His mighty Word
There is healing in His love that frees us
It is by His love that we are stirred
It is You in whom we find comfort
From worldly concerns of the day
From all that brings discomfort
Help us, Lord, to drive it away
Strengthen our bodies and minds
Bring peace to those around us
Bless Your people of all kinds
Let not turmoil surround us
Heal us, Lord, as only You can do
From whatever it is that ails us
Let us not be discouraged or blue
Break up the evil that assails us
Give us peace of mind, body, and soul
Help us stand strong and not falter
Give us back that which they stole
Grant our petitions left at the altar
Bless us, Lord, and heal us
From all that would keep us aback
From all adversity seal us
Protect us from ev’ry attack
Under Your wings we are sheltered
From all that could ever harm us
With Your love we are weltered
Nothing will ever alarm us
Thank You for hearing our prayer
For guiding us on our way
For nothing could ever compare
With blessings received each day
AMEN
D01: 04/06/2022
Amen goes right there, Gramps !!! ❤️
Julie Green Ministries Ep. 46 “GREAT JUDGMENT IS COMING AGAINST THE JUSTICE SYSTEM IN THIS LAND”
12:00pm
https://live.subsplash.com/RT4DVC/media/7085b987-90ac-4acf-b092-55ac4a690ccc
https://www.washingtonpost.com/photography/interactive/2023/hurricane-idalia-photos-florida-gulf-coast/
And right on cue … Biden delivers a speech about “EXTREME weather” … global warming … climate change … wildfires … and hurricanes … oh my! Did you know hurricanes have never hit the gulf coast until capitalism gave everyone such a high standard of living? That’s what you have to believe to be a “Green” today. You have to hate and blame capitalism … for NORMAL weather events … and eco terrorist arson.
Question for folks with Medicare and supplemental health insurance; Has your supplemental insurance started contacting you about participating in their home health calls or sending you things like colon health tests to be returned to them?
I have a doctor. I don’t need my supplemental health insurance to do anything but pay their portion of medical expenses.
Our supplemental is Mutual of Omaha and no, they haven’t done anything like that. If they did, I’d tell them to stick the home test right up their colon.
Hello Granpa … so you have a place for the colon test?! 😂😂
Not being ugly here – but if they sent a colon health test to our house – hubs would send it back, with unpleasant surprise.
Not kidding …😆
Hello Barb, We get form letters and occasional phone calls from them, trying to get us to participate in whatever they’re offering.
All is ignored. The less they know about my health, the better.
Agreed.
Yes they did. We signed up for United Health Care. They’re offered through the AARP. Last week they called asking if we would like to schedule a visit for a “wellness check”. I refused.
although the NHC declared Idalia a CAT IV for a short time right before landfall, Joe Bastardi says he can find no wind data which justified that classification. This happens frequently for hurricanes that hit Florida.
Per the specific standards of the Saffir Simpson scale the wind speed to base classification must be taken at 10 meters (about 30 ft.) above ground level by an unmasked station. The wind speed must be sustained for a minimum of 1 minute.
“Unmasked” means no building or terrain around that would effect the windspeed at the location.
EVENING PRAYER
Watch this and think about the pressure on you to decrease your energy usage, and by extension your wealth.
. . . 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.
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)
SAVE FOR LATER TONIGHT
Good Night Psalms. Heavenly Father, as I lay down to rest, I find solace in Your presence.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62_brTyf6H0
Miraculous Healing. God Heals You After This Prayer. Watch the video till the end.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUyFUonptH8
AMEN
Amen.
Amen.
Amen
God bless everyone!
Stay safe.
May His light shine on us and give us strength.
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Thank you. I appreciate that
Amen.
Amen.
Amen
✝️ Lord, thank You for the day. Amen.