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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Happy Caturday, y’all
It was “Ginger Cat Day” yesterdau..and I shamefully forgot to mark the occasion. Hoping this will make up for it.
Morning Betsy..hope your day goes well..🙏😘👍
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Gracious Saturday, Jim🤗 I hope yours is the same, dear sir. We are decidedly cooler this morning, which is so lovely. Onward to October!!💕
Good morning Bet! A Nipper morning here. ❤️😘
Morning, bro😘🤗 Smiling here. He must be growing like a weed. Enjoy these moments (as if I needed to tell you😉). They’re too short…💕
I am, dear sister. Last night we had mom over for dinner. She knew that Nipper was going to be here so she made her feta cheese pastry that he loves. She did it a bit different using a recipe that her grandmother used when she needed to make a quick one for the kids. So Nipper was enjoying his meal, great grandma was happy that he scarfed down her cooking, and Elizabeth and I were contemplating how that recipe spans 5 generations.
Precious, precious family, G. You’re so very blessed your mother is still with you and able to get so much enjoyment doing what she does, coking and Bali g for the family who are her life. I AM glad for you all💕
As for recipes, again you remind dad me of my in-laws who preserved their family’s and friend’s recipes for generations. It took them a lonnng time to
gather them, interpret the timings, test them, make adjustments, and prepare for publishing…but oh my!!
A labour of love to pass on to their progeny, and others. I’ve spoken of this before. Adding personal vignettes about family from whom those recipes came made it a treasure.
I hope your mom has written your favourites down somewhere (crossed fingers) 😊💕
Baking….obviously…not whatever that was I typed😂!!
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my precious yellows. I cant resist them.
Betsy … see the Donovan tune I posted above … pretty much all about his cat.
”Cat is walking in the sun”
Will do, Kenji! Thanks! 🤗
Open up! Look, I brought you a really nice breakfast, so you don’t have to eat those yucky donuts.
thx, Heaven, I’m supposed to watch my sugar intake anyway
My favorite Donovan wrote a song about his cat … It’s quite good really …
Oh I must say!! Catchy!! Sweet!!! 👍🏻💕
Love your cats and starry night post … which reminds me …
thx, kenji, never heard that one
man, that’s early Donovan
That’s my Freddy cat! His trick was bringing in gophers, trap and all!
9/2/2023 – Delight yourself also in the LORD, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:1-11 “Fret not (do not ‘kindle up’) yourself because of evildoers, neither be you envious (zealous) against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shall you dwell in the land, and verily you shall be fed. Delight yourself also in the LORD: and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way unto the LORD; trust also in Him; and He shall bring [it] to pass. And He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your judgment as the noonday. Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him: fret not (do not ‘kindle up’) yourself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked devices to pass. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not (do not ‘kindle up’) yourself in any wise to do evil. For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yes, you shall diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.”
There is a very popular verse taken from this, that is used as a ‘stand alone’ Scripture, (“Delight yourself also in the LORD: and He shall give you the desires of your heart”), which the way it is most times taken, gives the impression, of not having understanding at all of the context in which it is written. Words taken out of context, to be used for supporting an idea, that is completely disconnected and antithetical to its intended usage.
In the context of what this holy Psalm is actually about; it has to do with bearing up under wrongful sufferings for righteousness’ sake; and about how to control our anger and outrage at all that the wicked are doing, and seeming for now to get away with doing.
It is used instead, as a promise to get everything you want, when you “delight yourself in the Lord.” So in other words, if we put on a good enough show, we can manipulate our Father into getting us that new this or that! Or some better outcome, and more secure worldly situation! Doesn’t that sound a little bit ridiculous, in the context of what the Psalm is actually about? And childishly selfish, instead of finding the grace to patiently endure?
1. “Do not kindle up yourself because of evildoers.” Blessed are the poor in spirit, they that mourn, the meek, they that hunger and thirst for righteousness’ sake. The effect of the kingdom of God being within us, will be the fruit that we bear in the image and likeness of our Father in heaven. The wrath of man works not the righteousness of God; and we have to understand, that God is in fact, bearing it all with us; and Himself also waits for the fullness of times, when He can finish all of this.
Jeremiah 11:20 “But, O LORD of hosts, that judgest righteously, that triest the reins and the heart, let me see Thy vengeance on them: for unto Thee have I revealed my cause.”
Isaiah 63:4 “For the day of vengeance is in My heart, and the year of My redeemed is come.”
2. “Trust in the LORD, and do good . . . Delight yourself also in the LORD . . . Commit your way unto the LORD; trust also in Him . . . Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him . . . Cease from anger, and forsake wrath . . . ”
Do we see a pattern here? Is there anything vague, or not to understand, what the Spirit is telling us? We are in a world in enmity and rebellion, unwilling for Jesus to rule over them. We stand in absolute contradiction and opposition to their whole spirit and ideology. Everything we represent, is an abomination to them; and they to us. So the purpose of this Psalm is to teach us and encourage us to patient continuance in doing good, and not fainting; no matter how bad it looks.
3. “Fret not (do not ‘kindle up’) yourself because of evildoers, neither be you envious (zealous) against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb . . . so shall you dwell in the land, and verily you shall be fed . . . He shall give you the desires of your heart . . . He shall bring to pass. And He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your judgment as the noonday . . . For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yes, you shall diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.”
Verily there is a reward for the righteous; and the earnest of the Spirit which is given us, by which we prove the sincerity of our love and faith in Jesus; does have an expected end. It is by all this proving that we are witnesses of the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is in fact by the very things of our suffering wrongs and persecutions, that God will judge our judgment upon the wicked. All the fighting and war being waged against us by the world, the flesh, and the devil, seek to separate us from Christ, by causing us to give up and turn back. But let us remember; that courage is the act of holding one’s integrity to do right, in the midst of the fear and the temptations to sin. Stand your ground in the Spirit of meekness and faith; and be patient, till the coming of the Lord.
Why I am not churched . . . 🙂
Care to elaborate? 🙂
My experience has been more with church-people than church. Most, and I mean MOST, are genuinely good people, and sincere about their faith, and being a good Christian. The trouble comes however, with those in some kind of leadership positions, or wannabe leadership positions. I can’t tell you how many times having met with anger and hostility, just for talking about being saved from the power of sin, and walking in a good conscience. The first thing that comes out of their mouths is always, Judge Not! and, All have sinned and come short of the glory of God; are you saying that you’ve never sinned? No one was ever perfect but Jesus; etc… The problem, as I see it, is that they either went to a Bible College, and were indoctrinated that way; and never really had a true conversion after the Biblical description; or that’s just all that they ever learned in church. The other big sore spot with many, is the topic of the Rapture. The Bible clearly says that there will be one; but it is at the Lord’s coming, after the tribulation. Many have believed a fable, about it coming before the tribulation; and have invented fabulous and complex scenarios to guess how that would happen. But the danger from that obviously is, that they will be scandalized when it doesn’t happen like they thought; and now they are in life threatening danger for their faith, and are unprepared; because no one ever taught them about having to be prepared.
Either way, we all have the Scriptures available to us, and the same Holy Spirit is still given to them that obey, and them that ask. I want what the prophets and apostles wrote about, and how they said it would be with us when we get saved. Men will flock to those who make them feel good, and say the things they like to hear. When the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit go contrary to those things, then it is usually their own ways that prevail; which is where I must part ways. I would love more than anything to have like-minded brothers and sisters, of one heart and one soul, like they had in the beginning; but experience shows, that MOST don’t really want that; so what can we do? Be faithful to the Lord, and speak His words faithfully; and leave it with the Lord to either draw them, or harden them.
Thank you for your obedience to sharing this for I needed this ministry today.
Your observations are the same as mine regarding the current state of God’s People in this nation. This statement is not a condemnation but recognition of the success of Evil against us.
“childishly selfish, instead of finding the grace to patiently endure”
Father God has brought me on the journey to the truth to see that the Rapture doctrine pushed upon His People since at least the 70s has been part of the mechanism to destroy this nation.
Evil must take out the stronghold of righteousness before it can install the corruption necessary to destroy from within and create its own world government.
Insisting that His People will escape all that (using The Word to accomplish it) has created Children unable and unwilling to stand up against Evil. Evil appealed to that part of our flesh that believes it is very special and worthy of such treatment. (see Genesis 2/3.)
Learning that Father God wants me to prosper in His grace to endure has been a difficult paradigm shift yet the living ensamples of scripture encourage me: Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and coming soon: Joshua -the one who led God’s People into the promise.
There is an established Covenant for this nation – the Mayflower Compact. Father will bring about a restoration to this nation because of it. Then, His Gospel will return to flowing throughout the world (see the Compact.)
May the grace of our Father God continue to be upon us all as He brings us back to His solid foundation: He is the King and has a throne upon this earth: the Ark of the Covenant in the Holy of Holies.
Looking forward to seeing Jesus sitting upon it……
“. . a difficult paradigm shift . . ” Well said! As a (1/2) Gentile, and having a lifetime living among the Gentiles, shows how true those words of Paul were, about being from the olive tree which is wild by nature, and grafted into a good olive tree, CONTRARY TO NATURE. This too adds emphasis to the point, that it is not for us to “accept Jesus” for we are simply in no condition or place fit for being in that role. God accepts us for Jesus’ sake, in the hope of our being transformed by the new life, having been set free from the power of sin and the devil.
“. . the living ensamples (signs) of scripture encourage me: Noah, Abraham, Moses, David . .” This is a wonderful revelation from God; that in all that the LORD did in, and through His holy servants, our heroes in the Bible; He did them for signs of what He plans for all His children. We want to know the LORD like David did, and understand like Daniel, and have the selflessness and absolute consecration of John the Baptist; and we want to know and understand the Scriptures, in the way they were known and understood by the prophets and apostles; and all how God intends for them to apply to us.
Thank you for the very loving and thoughtful reply. My heart is one with you.
YES! That is THE thing we long for, and tremble in anticipation; to finally see His face, and look into His eyes, and Him actually happy to see us and speaking friendly and kind, welcoming us home!
Some feedback for you, Michael …
Did you read Sundance’s repost “Guidelines for Comments” on August 26?
If not, surely you’ve read the guidelines on his website …
Several excerpts:
“Seek first to understand, then to be understood”1.) First, please READ THIS ENTIRELY –
5.) BLOCK PARAGRAPHS – Do not post huge blocks of text. Think of the reader, and modify your presentation for understanding, not for exclaiming. Do not write to yourself, you are writing to others, so please structure your thoughts so other people can grasp and enjoy. NEVER post massive blocks of text without paragraph breaks.
Do not post huge blocks of text
6.) PARAGRAPHS – Should NEVER be longer than two or three sentences taking up three to five standard lines of text. Again, you are writing to be understood, the emphasis should be on the reader comprehending what you are sharing.
Do not post huge blocks of text
Michael, 1) Many of your posts include lengthy paragraphs of more than five standard lines of text.
2) Most readers do not comprehend what you are sharing from your “personal” Bible study;
and realistically, many do not want to know in this venue.
I’m sorry, but sometimes truth hurts.
So, for starters – you are oblivious to respectfulness – in regards to the host’s request, and to the readers.
Sundance says this Treehouse is designed for fellowship and conversation.
No one ever engages with you on your posted Bible research.
Instead of taking this personal, you should consider creating a free substack.
Then, those who desire to read your discoveries would be more apt to get involved – and be blessed!
I wish the best for you, Michael, in your pursuit of knowing God.
I think your gentle suggestion about a Substack is worthy, Della. JWoo offered this suggestion as well a while back.
I had a brief review of last night’s responses and was astounded. So yes, respectfulness is the watchword. And I appreciate your reiterating this essential quality which is the bedrock of everyone’s conversations here. It is why this Tree is as it is, our place of refuge and camaraderie and support.
Every now and again it is a good idea to return to the reasons this is so. And, dear, dear friend, I thank you for doing so today. (Mirrors are useful…I use one often.) Love you…😘🕊
Trying to be a “peacemaker” – if possible.
I saw those responses, too – and they’re definitely pushing the envelope.
Bickering among Christians harms the name of Christ. And, the world watches.
I can understand his frustration – however, there are other places that his messages would be well-received.
“We must decrease, He must increase.”
I love you back – you’re a jewel.
Bless-ed are the peacemakers. Of which you are one, sis. I become unsettled by bickering, which is why I will not engage in it. Best to leave it where it lies and scroll on by. No good ever comes from it. I did this last night and will continue to do so.
Almighty God gifted you with a good heart, my friend. And gifted us with you in this wonderful place 🕊💕
And for the record, you are spot on…I do not consider what you wrote to be bickering. Has needed saying for a long time and in fact has been said…Alas…
Thank you sis!!! 😢 💝
Oh my dear sister…I’m in tears for seeing you. I…we’ve…so missed you. If you are simply looking in, please know I love you. You are one of life’s gifts and a true blessing. Please know for you I wish everything precious which Almighty God can provide.
You’re welcome, so welcome, my dearest friend 🕊🙏🏻😘🌷 God be with you…
Such a nice surprise to see you, stevie! I’ve missed you and hope you’re doing well.
You are not forgotten, but a sweet treasured memory…
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The “bickering” I was referring to is that of Michael’s – when he takes it upon himself to “try” correcting someone’s theological comment/belief.
This is simply not the place for that — unless, someone specifically asks.
Folks come here for “refuge” – not a rap on the knuckles…
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Couldn’t agree more, Della. No need whatsoever. Unnerving. JWoo feels the same, as she has made abundantly clear. 💕 I thought Patience’s link was relevant and just superb.
Have you ever worked in a Machine Shop? Tools are not sharpened by wrapping them in soft cotton towels; but by the friction of the grinder.
Please don’t think I am disrespectful because i stand up for what I know is right, from the Bible and real experience. You know, sometimes i look at old movies, for example, and it always strikes me, how they could talk rough to each other, and not be so delicate and easy to shatter. I think it would be nice if we could be like that today; especially with so many REAL dangers threatening over our heads.
Soap-boxing is tiresome.
Thank you, Betsy.
I too read thru last nights responses. We are blessed with Miss Della. She is able to say what needs to be said and no hard feelings involved.
I, for one, am very thankful to have you and Della here. You both have a way with words that I have never had. You two explain things and help us all thru difficult situations.
Thank God for Sundance to provide us with this treehouse and thank the Good Lord for you two and the many others who are able to give support where needed.
Have a Great Day! Big hugs and smiley face to you.
Oh bless, Marti. And thank you💕 I so appreciate your too kind words, my friend.
Good manners cost nothing. And as we taught our three grands nearest to us (as we have been blessedly been deeply involved in their lives since they were born, the others living too far away to see often)…
“Manners Maketh Man”
They would repeat it often ; and now, nearly flown from the nest, exhibit them in every situation. They are intently aware of others and completely respectful of them.
This world would be so much better off if more would adhere to this civil aphorism. Blessings to you, girl.😘🕊
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I use mine often. However, if I look too closely, when first awakening, I drop the mirror and scream.
Sometimes I must brace myself for a full on examination of my reflection. Yikes, is that really me?! 😱
Hear ya there, girl😂!!
Can’t help the outside, alas. But I have another I look into, past the out- to the in-. And as I am always a work in progress, there are always adjustments to be made.
And what I see when I do “look” I can help, through the grace of Almighty God.
Blessed be the rest of your weekend, my friend🙏🏻😘
Dear Betsy,
Again, if you have something to say to me, I am here. It is not right that you ALWAYS talk about me to others. I think you shouldn’t be afraid to say what you think directly to me, and WE can discuss it.
Matthew 18:15-16 “Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.”
Its like when someone does things to get the other one mad; and then when the angry one tries to explain, and to plead his own cause; all the other one can do is say, “You have an anger problem;” instead of considering what it was that got him mad. Respectfulness would consider the legitimacy of the offended one’s complaint, and Respect that this one also is made in the image of God.
I do have this in mind when I point things out, and when I try to defend against those who are easily offended. But like I said to Della, I do think of you as a sister, and I do wish the best for you, sincerely. Brothers and sisters will go on each other’s nerves sometimes; and it is usually because they are so alike, that there are sparks when the tools are being sharpened on the grinder.
Gettin kinda windy
Amen, Della! And thank you for taking the time to explain a few things. 🙂
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Thank you, Miss Della.
I read your post last night too. Your suggestions are very good and appropriate. I love our treehouse and its refuge and the great support from everyone for those that need it.
God has richly blessed us with this site from Sundance. Bless you and Betsy for having the gift of being able to put into words those things that we all need to hear. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being able to do this.
Have a great day!! Big hugs and smiley face for you.
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Dear Miss.Della.B,
I read many of Michael’s comments; and I am blessed by them.
I scroll through many comments I am uninterested in reading.
Please do not deter those who would spread the Word of God because you do not desire to read and understand.
Please do not speak for me. Thank you and God bless you.
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” Matthew 13-14
Matthew 7:13-14
Victorious, The issue is not that I don’t desire to read and understand; rather,
1) Michael blatantly disregards our host’s guidelines … this is Sundance’s website – not Michael’s.
2) Michael has a contentious spirit with anyone who disagrees with him.
For past nine months, I have witnessed his rude, insulting, and condescending comments towards twenty-two commenters here. Myself included. And, these are just the ones I have seen.
Have you read those?
Recently, he “demanded” that one person stop posting specific art. He does not have that liberty here.
Victorious, this type of dialogue hurts the name of Christ and becomes divisive.
I’m sure Sundance desires a spirit of unity at his place.
That is why I suggested Michael should use his own platform for his messages, with freedom to do as he pleases.
I would never discourage anyone from learning about God’s Word.
The point?
There is conflict surrounding his posts – and others.
This is not about Michael, or you, or me, or anyone.
It’s about the Lord being glorified in all that we do.
That’s it.
Seems Pandora’s box has been opened, so I’m done with comments on this issue. It’s not my website.
Blessings to you,
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Oh AMEN!!!!
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Dear Miss.Della.B,
Thank you for your response.
I will only add this:
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32.
God bless you…💞💐
Victorious, A favorite and beautiful verse … thank you!
Joining Betsy to welcome you here as a fellow traveler on our journey called “life.”
May God richly bless you, too.
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Amen!!
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Well said, Della. Thank you. 🙂
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“Please do not deter those who would spread the Word of God…
…because you do not desire to read or understand.”
With respect, it is clear that you do not know Della at all, Victorious. Or you would have not written such an appalling assumption.
If you visit the Prayer Thread, which is on the Home Page with a candle designating it and read all the lengthy prayers she, with her kind heart, has offered for those in distress who seek Biblical sustenance during terrible times, and who receive them from one our most devout and Prayer Warriors…that would be Della…you will understand why I could not let your astonishingly wrong comment stand about a woman whom you do not know. It is never wise and a grave error, Victorious, to assume, which you have done.
This is the first time I’ve ever seen you comment. I invite you to take up a branch here and join us to share many things, but especially Scriptures, Psalms, and prayers. And to become more familiar with the beautiful souls who reside here.
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Dear Betsy jones,
Michael, too, is a beautiful soul.
Thank you for the invitation.
God bless you.
No one questioned Michael’s soul. 🙄
True…thank you, Patience.
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Yes ma’am🌷😘…love to you and to Ma 🕊💕🕊
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May he bless you as well, Victorious. I spy an empty branch, and I hope we will see you in it, as the Spirit may move you. We are all God’s children. Regards…🙏🏻
You are too kind, Betsy…thank you.
I understand how on-line conversations can become a tangled web of assumptions.
Just have to navigate that – and move on!
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Agree. Never did I think this would take on a life of its own when I merely pointed out what I felt needed pointing out.
As we say in Texas, “That’ll larn me!”
Yes…c’est finis.
Actually, the pot has been simmering for long while. Now, it boiled over.
People have extended to him patience, kindness, and even tolerance – (not fond of the word).
Garrison fanned the smoldering flame this morn, which incited Michael’s question: care to elaborate?
So, I butted in…
I think it’s called “baiting”…I’m so glad you did 😘🌷🕊
Miss Della was speaking from her heart — and very kindly.
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Yes; as Della always does.
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I’ll be looking forward to your Hall-Monitor attention being paid to EVERYONE who posts long and sometimes tedious posts; even the same ones EVERY SINGLE DAY! I strongly disagree with your interpretation of the rules, and with your accusations directed at me. But you are entitled to your opinion.
If we take Jesus and the apostles and prophets, as examples of respectfulness; then according to your definition, they would be without hesitation banned from this site. It doesn’t mean you don’t love and respect someone, for pointing out a fault. The example given about first casting out the beam in one’s own eye, is for that very purpose of SEEING CLEARLY TO CAST OUT THE MOTE IN THE BROTHER’S EYE. Its not the reproofs of instruction, but the hypocrisy, that the Lord warns us against. The law is to love our neighbor as ourselves; “but in any wise to rebuke our neighbor, and not suffer sin upon him.”
Of course it a risk, that people will not be pleased, and will get angry and vengeful; but its far more of a risk to have to answer to the Lord, why we didn’t warn them from Him, when we knew, and it was in the power of our hand to do it!
Yes, my sister Della, I wish you the best too. I’m sure we will eventually be able to come to terms over all these things. And I DO appreciate your feedback; even while I’m pretty stubborn in my opinion. 🙂
I’m with you on this Garrison..😀👍
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Thank you, Garrison. This is why we are not churched either.
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Thank you, Patience love. 🙂
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https://bible.org/seriespage/lesson-6-principles-biblical-interpretation
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Great resource, Patience. Thank you,
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Patience,
I used to be furious with people who violated principle 2. (Keep it in context.) Then I bought a book that pointed out that Jesus violated it too. (Jesus reads scripture then expounds on it.) That sure put me in my place.
And I find Principle 1 quite difficult. How can I know what the author meant when people can’t agree on who the author was, or agree on who the author’s audience was when we can’t agree on when he wrote it?
Even worse, I have frequently had difficulty communicating. For me, finding the right words to convey my meaning can be very difficult. Often, it takes multiple interactions with someone willing to give feedback to do so. Such gaps in the ability to communicate get much wider as we change cultures and languages and millennia pass by. And there is no interaction possible any more. Sometimes, we can’t even know for sure which version of what we have is actually what the author wrote.
We are at the mercy of so much happening between the writing and our reading. Frankly, it may not be possible to know how to interpret the bible.
And there really are a lot of different interpretations out there. I found it funny that he recommended that we get several commentaries to get a wider perspective. Funny, but wise.
And I found it very sad that he was trying to nip in the bud people developing a personal relationship with the bible. “When someone in a Bible study states what the verse means to him, we need to redirect and clarify that the meaning is what the author intended. “
Well, to each their own. And indeed, that is why Protestant churches multiplied and proliferated. Because they couldn’t agree on interpretations of the bible.
And I am glad that we aren’t combative about these things, allowing all to share their beloved faith traditions and teachings. But I will also admit that I skip over many frequent posters. Sometimes I am just not receptive.
Good late evening, Jim.
There is such -good, kind, fun, funny, interesting… and truly loving fellowship here.
-Intention seems most important.
Good morning, dear Garrison. When I was younger and exploring in a musical way I gave jazz a big ole miss. But as I’ve grown older I’ve come to appreciate it very much. So I thank you for your offering this morning. Gonna really enjoy listening to this! 👍🏻😘
I started listening to jazz (usually on late-night radio shows) about the time I outgrew Saturday morning radio dramas like “Sky King”. Started with big-bands (which I still love) but then moved onto jazz. It took folk-music and guitars to get me into rock-and-roll. Loved Threadgill’s , the Vulcan Gas Co., and the Armadillo
Betsy? You’re an Ole Miss grad? What do tou think of the “Blindside” con-troversay?
Garrison … bitchen tune by a bitchen sax player …
Love LOVE this photo, nim😍
Many years ago we had a client who had a goat kid that grew up with her dogs and was a part of the dog pack.
Held off until the open thread to post this article:
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/kunstler-how-pitchforks-finally-come-out
I trust the author immensely.
I pray the Lord’s Prayer with my own “additives” to it every day. I ALWAYS have answers to my prayers.
Good Night and Good Luck to every Treeper.
Good read, but I don’t see the Dems going to Kennedy, they’ll flush another sap outta the bushes before they’d knuckle under and succumb to that
My bet’s on Newsom, he’s telegenic and doesn’t cackle (as far as we know)
I agree with you that they’ll replace their DNC nominee with Gavin – Biden and Kamel-toe have to go. But if they do that before the next election, wont the current Speaker of the House be the acting President until January 2025?
you’re saying that their choosing who’s going to run in the 2024 election (‘DNC nominee) somehow means the current President can’t continue serving and must be replaced?
what ARE you saying?
I posted this last night on this Mask Thread primarily for the video in it of Dr McCullough naming culpable names in the ongoing deliberately constructed covid atrocity by this truly evil irredeemable government.
This video is well worth watching. Thirty minutes.
Wonderful. What a joy.
Thank you for posting it,
And thank you Gene Kelly, wherever you are out there…
WP’s
And Jesus died on the eve of the Passover that year. He definitely was our ritual sacrifice.
Surfin’ USA
Beach Boys T.A.M.I. Show (1964)
Beach Boys
– “I Get Around” T.A.M.I. Show (1964)
They had a live album out around then, same shirts and all those same songs. My older sister had it but I got to play it a lot.
Great option for getting all the early hits on one album, and they were in great form
Beach Boys
Surfer Girl Live on the T.A.M.I Show (1964)
I was 12 that year & attended a Beach Boys concert with a boy “friend.” Such innocent times — even in California.
Life frequently is grand.
Wishing you all the healing and love of just enjoying a simple song! ♥️🎵
Sweet memories, Lorrie. Thanks. Reminds me of a first hayride . . 🙂
Loved the Beach Boys. And the memories hearing them again .
Just for fun…
Mornin’ Bet . . . 🙂
Morning, Garrison…caught you up thread. What a morning, eh??💕
Just got back from lunch with my Austin car buddies so I’m catching up, myself. Never a dull moment . . .
Garrison, there are not enough words… nor songs to express the joy felt for you …and your ‘living’ life.
Your words carry real weight and mean a lot. Thanks so much. You warm an old man’s heart. 🙂
Wow, a real Stinger Surfboard
……. a high performance surfboard design, invented in 1974 by Hawaiian surfer Ben Aipa.
Hahahaha!!!! Seemed appropriate😎 Saved it for just this occasion😁👍🏻
Fluffy puppy
Is that Lamb Chop?
Kitty in backpack
Good morning all.
Joe Bastardi is questioning if Idalia was a CAT III at landfall. He has yet to find a windspeed of 113 mph or more sustained for 1 minute recorded by the ground station or buoy. In fact he is having trouble finding gusts of that windspeed. Of course it should be recognized that land station coverage in the Big Bend area is rather sparse, but the rules are the rules.
Of course the damage is the damage, but the windspeed is what a storm is classified by. This kind of thing keeps happening as NOAA relies on remote sensing and calculations based on measured pressure and the wind speeds don’t jive with actual direct measurements taken by anemometers at ground stations.
Turns out Idalia was going through an eyewall replacement cycle when it came ashore and when that happens a tropical cyclones windspeeds drop significantly until the eyewall reorganizes.
Anyway, I’m glad that Joe is on it.
I did the same thing for Irma in 2017. I monitored all land station data and buoy data in real time and found that when Irma came ashore at Marcus Island near Naples the highest sustained windspeed only justified a CAT II designation. The NHC said and still says it was a CAT III when it came ashore there and did not degrade it to a CAT II until nearly an hour after landfall. And in that case there were plenty of land stations, and buoy data, though several buoys were out of service for whatever reason.
But NOAA does whatever it wants. In the case of Micheal that hit the panhandle at Mexico City in 2018 I remember them reporting it as a CAT IV at landfall. Only later, based on reassessment did they classify it as a CAT V. And today in their history they say that it intensified to the CAT V just before landfall. Gusts took out all of the land station anemometers in the area where the eyewall came ashore but before that, no land station anemometer recorded the minimum of 156 mph sustained for 1 minute as required for a CAT V classification.
Is this nitpicking? I think not. They should be required to strictly follow the rules for Saffir-Simpson classification since that is the scale they are committed to use. But the reality is that the Saffir-Simpson scale is not even close to adequate. It does not take into account the size of a storm, and the speed of movement, or several other factors that greatly effect the impact that a storm has when it comes ashore.
Interesting post; keep up the good work.
btw – what’s your bride cooking for you today!
Have a great weekend.
MAGA
Don’t know yet. She’s still snoozing. It is another beautiful morning here at my central Indiana home. The weather the last few days has been fantastic though the pollen count was up yesterday. I do not suffer from allergies much, but those big pines that line my neighbors property line along the south edge of my property can make me sneeze when the wind is coming from that direction.
Steve is making progress on his log cabin. He has 5 courses stacked up now. That is the height of the bottom of the windows that will be on each end. He has to get more cut lumber now to go any further.
After having the periphery of my new attached garage lined out it appears that I will not have to take out that big dead spruce before they build the garage. There will be plenty of room to let it fall to the east without getting close to the garage.
Anyway the additions will add some depth to the appearance of the house and should greatly increase it’s value.
Over the last two weeks the county has been repaving the road in front of my house. Yesterday morning they came along and put down and rolled in gravel for the shoulders about 18″ wide on each side. They use crushed limestone that appears to be about size #5. That means the largest rocks can be 1 1/4″ or so. I know they have to do that but we all hate it. Last time they did that the following winter after the snow plows came through we had gravel thrown 6 t0 10 feet into our front yards and in the spring we had to rake and pick it all up before we could mow.
Cheeseburgers on the grill with baked beans.
Cheeseburger in Paradise
Fair Winds ~~~~~
and
Following Seas ~~~~~
Jimmy Buffett
1946-2023
Nice. I might try grilling some Monday.
I just loaded my crockpot up for split pea soup to cook all night for tomorrow:
1-lb dry split green peas
5 cups diced trinity (carrots, celery, onion)
2-lbs diced boneless spare ribs
1 48oz can beef broth
4 slices diced bacon with the grease from the pound I fried (I ate all but the 4 for a “snack”)
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbls parsley
I get about a dozen good size bowls and freeze them.
Sometimes I use the same recipe and substitute Navy Beans or Great Northern white beans for the split peas and maybe add some crumbled hot Italian sausage if there’s any left in the ice box. Gives you a great bean soup – but you can’t pass gas with confidence for a couple days…….
For Cheeseburgers fold the corners of your square cheese in. Helps keep all the cheese on the burgers and off of your grilling surface.
Joe is saying he can only find gusts of CAT 1 strength even though there was a ground station at the point of landfall at Keaton Beach. It shows 1 minute sustained winds at 77 mph and maximum gust of 125 mph. I bet you NOAA does not downgrade it though and will claim it was a CAT III at landfall.
The Saffir-Simpson scale is supposed to be based on only windspeeds and not damage like the Fujita scale used for tornado classification is.
Now doesn’t this look like just a blast?
LOL!
Rain man! Burning Man is a washout with organizers forced to close the gate into the site for final weekend as torrential downpours turn usually bone dry desert into a slippery ‘muddy paste’ (msn.com)
👻👻👻👻
Quick thinking
https://gab.com/UniversalDelirium/posts/110984492523476907/media/1
Ha!
That’s brilliant, immediate, outside of the box thinking, and good precision, too!
I suspect that he has learned from prior multiple incidents.
02 September
J. R. R. Tolkien
(1892-1973)
British author (The Hobbit; The Lord of the Rings), dies of an ulcer at 81
02 September
Christiaan Barnard
(1922-2001)
South African cardiac surgeon who performed the 1st heart transplant, dies from a severe asthma attack at 78
02 September
Bob Denver
(1935-2005)
American actor (Gilligan’s Island, The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis), dies of complications from treatment for cancer at 70
He was a victim of socialized medicine, the NHS in Britain. Tragedy.
02 September 2020 Ian Mitchell, Irish rocker (Bay City Rollers), dies at 62
Saturday
02 September 2018 Conway Savage, Australian piano and organ player (Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds), dies from a brain tumor at 58
02 September 2017 Dave Hlubek, American rock guitarist (founding member of Molly Hatchet), dies at 66
Dreams / Flirt
02 September 2015 Donny Conn, American musician (The Playmates), dies at 85
Son’s tribute to Donny
02 September 2012 Mark Abrahamian, guitarist (Starship), dies of a heart attack at 46
Sara
02 September 2009 Guy Babylon, American keyboard player (Elton John) and arranger dies at 52
Pinball Wizard (arranger)
02 September 2007 David “Fritz” Fryer, British pop guitarist and songwriter (The Four Pennies -“Juliet”), dies of pancreatic cancer at 62
(FF left)
Juliet
02 September 2003 Bruce Waibel, American touring and session rock bassist (Gregg Allman; Firehouse), takes his own life at 45
And let’s not forget Jimmy Buffett. Like so many performers, I am a fan of his early work as a coastal country singer-songwriter. The lp A1A is one of the best ever recorded. But when the whole frat-boy “parrot head thing came along with “Margaritaville” schmaltzy bar/restaurants … I was done. But it made his family enormously wealthy … so who can argue … I guess.
Most of the people who retire in Florida,
are wrinkled and they lean on a crutch
And mobile homes have smothered the Keys,
I hate those bastards so much.
I wish a summer squall would blow them all,
Way up to Fantasy Land.
They’re ugly and square, and don’t belong here
They looked a lot better as beer cans
Interesting the songs authors chose Elton to sing it in their movie. Yet they allowed others to do the arrangement.
BTW, I have heard quite a few The Who fans that hated the Elton John version of Pinball Wizard. Despite that being done in support of The Who, I always thought that was an indirect slap against The Who. It’s not just a cover, it is a cover done by The Who’s request for The Who’s movie. Hating it is hating The Who’s choices.
Dreams I’ll never see is my favorite of theirs.
Happy “cartoons and cereal day” everyone.
for levi, and all other silent tree-branchers who are in our thoughts and prayers.
Still missing Texian and all his wonderful tales from his early years.
yes it has been quite a while since he’s posted!
Mornin’ all!
Morning Wee Weed, they need to yell it a lot louder; my bank account is deaf.
. . . 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)
Prayers for several circumstances and situations in life.
http://www.saintgregoryoutreach.org
Several articles on praying and on prayers in general are here.
http://www.orthodoxinfo.com/praxis/pr_prayer.aspx
Saint Isaac the Syrian, Bishop of Nineveh (+ 7th century)
“This life has been given to you for repentance; do not waste it in vain pursuits.”
Holy Prophet Samuel (+ 6th century B.C.
He is among the Saints and Holy Martyrs who are commemorated today.
August 20th – Patristic Calendar of the Orthodox Christian Church
September 2nd – civil or commercial calendar
Saints of God pray for us!
This is also the anniversary of the repose of Hieromonk Seraphim of Platina whose surname in the world was Rose (+ 1982).
Verse of the Day for Saturday, September 2, 2023
✟
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”
Proverbs 4:7 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered !!!
Amen
✝️
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
Good morning, duchess. Yes, winning souls is the prize…the only one worthwhile in the end.
Still no Mo…I do suspect he is with his daughter post Idalia. And I do pray she and her family were untouched by the hurricane. I don’t see anything in the news about the aftermath and the recovery efforts, so I am hoping that while terribly disruptive, they weren’t devastatingly life altering🙏🏻💕 Blessed be your weekend, dear friend😘🕊
Morning, Bet !!! ❤️ We can only lead by example if we are able
Listened to a sermon by Pastor Melissa Scott, PhD – never heard of
her before but I can say she would scare the horns off of the devil !!!
She spoke about the cunning of the enemy – and the many ways he
can throw even the most devout into a tailspin – opened my eyes
to quite a few I had not considered – I think she lives in CA.
As for MO – if we have not heard from him by now – no doubt he
has gone to help in any way he can – after all – it is family !!!
From a few snapshots of small towns and port cities I have seen
on the Accuweather website – it is a mess !!! Cleanup will take a while –
and there are tropical storms lining up in the Atlantic – have to check
what rah posts from his trusted sources – just devastating !!!
Thought of MO when I found a little snippet I wrote because
I mistook him for a female – lol – and had to correct myself
when prompted – was debating whether or not to post it –
considering his current situation – * Sigh *
HAVE A BERRY BLESSED DAY !!! ❤️💙💜
WOKE WISDOM
Did you ever mis-gender another
Mistakenly take one for the other
How would you know succinctly sight unseen
With only a name either could have been
My clumsy clues are the digging in dirt
Two shepherd dogs with whom one could flirt
Stained glass windows and artistic flair
St. Michael appearing daily everywhere
When armored up could you tell which I be
If I were a she or maybe a he
Could you guess by my interests where I fall
When we were youngins we all played football
Tell you a tale might give you a giggle
Played tackle till part of me would wiggle
Did not matter as long as I could play
As well as the others back in the day
If I offended calling you a girl
When in reality you were no pearl
Forgive my foible and be amused
I stand corrected no longer confused
D01: 03/29/2023
WHAT IS WISDOM
What is that entity called knowledge
Is it something you learn in college
Is it acquired through solid study
Can you share openly with a buddy
What do you do with it once you have it
Does obtaining it become a habit
Is it stored in your brain for further use
Do you hoard it or is it oft obtuse
Without understanding knowledge is useless
Without discernment knowledge is juiceless
For clarity understanding is key
It is how the brain can function and see
If knowledge aligns with understanding
And discernment becomes notwithstanding
You’ll begin your journey to wisdom way
For the fear of the Lord comes when you pray
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of
Wisdom that comes directly from above
Knowledge of the holy is understanding
By the Power of God comes the branding
So if you seek wisdom study real hard
And if you’re approved it will be your guard
If the fear of the Lord is just the beginning
You’re well on your way to wisdom winning
The corollary of this lesson will be
Knowledge + Understanding you will see
Gives way to wisdom a treasure for sure
There will be nothing you cannot endure
Wisdom is the principal thing therefore
With all of your getting there is much more
When you marry knowledge to understanding
Wisdom is better than strength or standing
D01: 07/12/2023
Ma always says:
“We all need a little / some understanding”
This week the sham impeachment against AG Ken Paxton begins here in Texas. This is the Texas neocon protecting their neo-marxist allies and most of all DADE PHELAN.. It began last spring when Phelan took the gavel either on drugs, drunk, or both.
. Along with several other previous events this too didn’t escape Ken Paxton’s attention who called him out on it along with days earlier announcing his intent to bring indictments against Pheln and his cohorts big money donor$ – including pharma companies AND electoral fraud on additional evidence. What happens here in Texas is a “microcosim” of what’s happening to Pres. Trump and all the other Atlanta hostages, and the Michigan 16 who should be retired enjoying their grand children. You can begin with a unit named DADE PHELAN the “-R” Squeaker of the Texas House who’s a clone of Ditch McConnell in that disgusting city on the Potomac. The cast is the same although just the names are different. You may have heard the saying “Don’t mess with Texas”? It’s pure smoke. Texas is full of shxxt and far too many Texas voters are ignorant. Any Texans that read here at CTH should already know this… Phelan, Greg Abbott, Stucky, Goldman, Click, and many more. Just change the names to Ditch McConnell, Kevin McCarthy, Romney, Cheney, Kinzinger, ad infinitum. True Texas Project was on with Bannon/Warroom this a.m. with Julie McCarty outlining all of it. Those of you who call yourselves Texans should already know this and more. https://texasscorecard.com/videos/new-documentary-the-texas-heist/
Edit/addendum: Read the TEXT just below the video presentation also here:
And they’re paying attention: True Texas Project labeled as extremist, anti-government …
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
https://www.star-telegram.com › local › article259725010
Mar 25, 2022 — Southern Poverty Law Center’s Year in Hate & Extremism report lists the conservative organization True Texas Project https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article259725010.html
Thanks for the outline, benson. Leaving this video for you which appeared in Texas Scoreboard a couple of weeks ago. It explains everything.
Dade Phelan is a cancer in the Texas body politic.
AG Paxton is upholding his oath sworn on the Bible to all Texans. Dade (stupid name) and his likeminded in the RINO/Dem power complex hate that.
This whole business sickens me. Those going after him have outed themselves for what they are. And I pray voters remember each one who voted for this travesty and who vote for a conviction.
Those in the Senate better think long and hard before casting a vote to convict.
We are all taking names.
“The Texas Heist”
https://texasscorecard.com/videos/the-texas-heist-do-democrats-run-the-texas-house/
Apologies to you….I’m so angry about this I went ahead and.posted without reading your comment through….unforgivable. Mea culpa.
During the Vietnam war US Army Special Forces soldiers received more CMHs than any Division, Army or Marine that fought there. My last Team Seargent, Corky Shelton was one of those nominated for the CHM but it was downgraded to a DSC.
Here is the story of one of the most decorated among them. The only service member nominated three times for the CMH.
The Forgotten Legacy Of One Of The Most Decorated War Heroes In US History Is Leaving Us In Awe (historicalgenius.com)
Back in the mid-90’s, Jeff Lytle created a project called “Animusic.” His first album enjoyed enough success that soon after he put out a second album. But it never enjoyed the success of the first, so the project sputtered and ran out of gas and that was the end of it.
These were amazing! My daughter (an artist) found these at the time and we all loved them! They were so creative!
Dear Lord, please decide to use me as a being at hand today. Amen
Afternoon, my friend. What a needful bit of peace is this picture. What a lovely life she must have had💕🌿
Corgi Cottage was a slice of fallen Numenor in our time. If I could wish for a place here her island of serenity is quite close to what I would wish for, though that picture I put up yesterday or the pictures you have been gracious enough to show us of your beautiful Wales would also be in the mix. I hope you have a wonderful day, I’m going to enjoy mine. Cheers friend
Note the dollhouse.
Absolutely delightful, C!
I can “feel” this portrayal – you, too?
Those pups adore her!
Love Miss Tasha’s eccentric style … I need some skirts like hers. Seriously.
🤗🤗
She lived her dream. I highly admire her as you all know.
Christmas in Corgiville.
So glad she did live her dream. Not all get to do that.
I saw Tasha’s Christmas film. Loved it!
I enjoyed it also. I hope others here did as well. (hint for Bet & Co)
Take Joy: The Magical World of Tasha Tudor
https://tubitv.com/movies/484461/take-joy-the-magical-world-of-tasha-tudor
Thanks for the reminder and link, C!
Going to watch this again after supper…
🥰🤗
DAY # 6 – MIDDAY PRAYER
Psalm 91. The most powerful prayer from the Bible. Pray it seven times. God’s protection, healing.
FTA :
The Islamic call to prayer, or Adhan, can now be blasted across New York City without regard to neighborhood noise restrictions on Fridays, following guideline changes introduced by Democrat city mayor Eric Adams.
“Something that I heard when I visited Morocco, when I visited Saudi Arabia, when I visited Oman, when I visited Jordan, when I visited so many Arab and Muslim countries, I heard the call of prayer. ,” said Mayor Eric Adams, currently presiding over an unprecedented migrant crisis in his “sanctuary city”.
“[T]his city is going to join a rich tradition, cultural, and faith belief… to my Muslim brothers and sisters that are here, as-salamu alaykum,” he continued, promising his audience they would no longer “have to apply for a permit to amplify your call to Friday prayer. You are free to live your faith in NYC.”
This is an easy one. Churches should ring their bells during this time. Set up micropones and BIG ass speakers in the bell towers and BLAST them over the muslim stuff. Drown it out.
Question: Will they be blasting the muslim call to prayer over Ground Zero?
https://revolver.news/2023/09/you-thought-nyc-was-bad-before-wait-until-you-hear-the-friday-ritual-eric-adams-has-planned-for-the-big-apple/
Archangels. The Twelve Archangels and Their Roles: Guardians of Divine Purpose and Protection.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeKPt59SMIE
September 2
MORNING
Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart. Psa. 27:14
Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Isa. 40:28, 29
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Isa. 41:10
Thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall. Isa. 25:4
The trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. James 1:3, 4
Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. Heb. 10:35, 36
EVENING
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. Psa. 23:2
The wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked. Isa. 57:20, 21
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matt. 11:28
Rest in the Lord. Psa. 37:7
He that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works. Heb. 4:10
Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace. Heb. 13:9
That we … be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive but speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ. Eph. 4:14, 15
I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste. He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love. Song 2:3, 4
Bagster
https://dailylightdevotional.org/09/0902.html
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy. – Psalm 16:11
The global positioning system (GPS) was established by the U.S. Department of Defense in 1973. In the mid-1980s, it became available for civilian use, and today new vehicles come equipped with it as a standard item. The navigational system relies on satellites and other integrated communications systems to tell you (and others who may need to know) just where you are and how to get where you want to go. When you use your GPS, there is comfort in its reliability and confidence that you will not get lost.
God has set out a pathway for you. There is a general walk of faith He has established for all who belong to Him, and then, through study and prayer, He reveals your own personal path. As you obediently follow His leading, the Lord reveals the next step and the one after that. You can travel His pathway with confidence; your safe arrival is assured. And His promise for you is joy!
As you do a “satellite position” flyover of the United States today, you see people spiritually going a lot different ways—many are on paths that will only lead to destruction. “There is a way that seems right to a man but its end is the way to death” (Proverbs 14:12). Pray for those who are heading the wrong way to stop and listen to the voice of Jesus who said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).
Ask the Lord to show you how to come alongside someone today and show them that God has the only true GPS for their life journey. Pray for the nation’s leaders to sense their need to seek and to find Him.
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Beautiful…just very beautiful!!
Where are the children of Lahaina? https://thecommonsenseshow.com/activism-conspiracy-economics/numbers-dont-add-where-are-childre n
(…and the missing 15 school busses?)
Father in heaven, Your will be done to those who may harm the children, in Jesus name.
First the Georgia Guidestones…
Now this…
I know there will be others thinking what I am…
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/09/there-is-no-way-no-after-storm-floods/
I have been having problems finding various Baking mixes many disappearing which I have my suspicions about. But this was one that has a fabulous Chocolate Pound Cake mix that is not too sweet. They are based in NC and have various other mixes available.
https://oldschool.com/
great cover … the girls can hit Graham’s notes
EVENING REFLECTIONS
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[Psalms For Sleep] 8 Hour – Black Screen Sleep Video – Psalm 1, 51, 61, 91, & 121
Calming Truth
Secret Garden – Sleepsong lyrics
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Sometimes A Prayer Will Do
Secret Garden – Official
You Raise Me Up
Secret Garden – Official
https://pjmedia.com/culture/michaelcantrell/2023/09/01/stray-dog-breaks-out-of-animal-shelter-hangs-out-at-nursing-home-what-happened-next-is-straight-out-of-a-hallmark-movie-n1723819
Nice!
✝️ Lord, thank You for the day. Amen.