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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It is amazing that one instrument is so complete. No accompaniment or back up. One artist, one instrument and yet a plethora of sound.
It takes years and years of constant practice to do this. She’s paid her dues. The interesting thing about this is that years of practice, building real virtuosity, yealds a genuine joy of performance.
Virtuosos know how good they are. These are very special people who graciously allow us lesser mortals to see them perform at their incredibly gifted level.
As a ‘learning’ guitarist, I attended master classes taught by people in this class (several with Pepe’ who became a friend). What I learned from this was a realistic acknowledgment of my musical abilities. I realized and accepted that I was never going to be that good.
I accepted, happily, that I was only going to be an enthusiastic amateur. Surprisingly, on seeing how good real virtuosos were, I willing accepted being an decently skilled amateur.
Had a long talk with Pepe’ about this a number of years ago. His view is that some people are so disappointed that they aren’t ‘great’ that they lead unhappy lives and even abandon playing.
Happily that ain’t me. I accepted my limitations and continued to enjoy playing the music, mostly in private—to myself and occasional friends.
Dear Sir, everyone knows you possess an exceptional ear for music/guitar. You are a tier above the rest.
🙂
Thank you.
Sweet Saturday to you, my man Garrison❣️
Afternoon, dear Patience 🙂
I believe first and foremost, playing an instrument should be for one’s own pleasure. If there is a passion for it, seeking to be the best one has the capabilities of being should be a pleasure as well. What a gift for you, Garrison to count as a friend and mentor one of the greats who had that passion (as you do) but an extraordinary talent for the guitar. What a gift for us that we are the recipients of the knowledge he imparted to you. Long may you both play 😘
Well, I had my ‘moment’ in one of Pepe’s master classes. He played a passage that was so perfect it caused me to understand that I could never even approach that level of virtuosity. It was a learning moment. Happily, I knew it for what it was.
I know what you mea , my friend. I believe being able to appreciate…truly appreciate….somebody else’s great talents, to be able to feel every note and understand the intricacies of the instrument without being concert worthy one’s self is also a great gift.
Many times that is enough 💕
Gorgeous, Ty!
New Mercies Every Morning
Two things are uniquely American, Cowboy music and Jazz.
Can you dig it?
I’m digging it, Daddio!
LOVE the western cowboy songs! The Sons of the Pioneers are favorites!
Love jazz too!
THANK YOU!
Jepperine
We saw the Sons of the Pioneers perform in a relatively small venue. Their harmony and timing are so true: and fun interaction with their audience.
“Cool Water” – you can almost taste it!
Lucky you! I grew up watching the Roy Rogers movies and show with my father. (Named my dog ‘Bullet’ after Roy’s dog.) Still watching those old movies, not only for the great plots but I just love the music!
Cancer remission
This sounds great.
The antibodies would have to be made from similar antigens (similar cancer tumors)
Some similar cancers don’t work, because they’re not exactly identical.
some time ago they were getting the patient’s cancer (antigen)and making antibodies for it.
Tried monoclonal antibodies for a different cancer, but it didn’t work.
Cat picture pocket
cute
LOL!!!
Cute & Funny Pup
Morning Feisty 🤗 CATURDAY once more!!
Some having a lie in…
Some are raring to go…
Here come the rest.
Brothers from another mother
Mornin’ Betsy!
Goodness I hate to provide this context to a picture, however…….
Take another look at the pic with the cat hugging the chicken.
Now, ponder the following, please….
Every now and then I’ll bring home some Lee’s chicken. I made the great mistake of giving the frantic looking (after smelling the Lee’s chicken goodness) Snuggles-the -large-cat some chicken after removing the breading.
The “princess” insisted that she get some, and furthermore, I had to HAND FEED HER said chicken. She was so happy.
She loves chicken.
She gets to eat it before I do.
Now, back to the picture of that cat hugging the chicken?
It ain’t what you think it is!!!!
That right there is the *BEFORE* picture!
That chicken ain’t got a clue of what’s coming next!!!
If you don’t believe me just ask me!!!
Well, Greg, all I can say is that you’ve made a rod for your own back 😂 And as I abhor violence I choose to believe the “brotherly love” we see in this picture is genuine…I hope anyway 😁
Oh…by the way…knowing your penchant for yummy desserts, I’ve saved this last piece for you 💕 Make sure your brother doesn’t see it. Then you can eat it all by yourself without first licking it or sticking your finger in it 😎
Bon Appetite, my friend !!
That is an amazing photo, especially using the medieval tapestry for the background.
I was captivated myself!
Discriminating cats with refined palates know that old roosters like that are too tough to fry or roast. The cat is probably coaching the rooster to do his part to create younger tastier morsels running around the barnyard.
Heaven forfend, Monti!!!!!!!! 😂
Bets,
Our house looks like a Chewy.com warehouse with all their boxes. And….not only do kitties love cardboard boxes, burros can devour one in 3 minutes flat! Not a recommended form of fiber, so we are vigilant. Still……how cool would that recycling be?!
Ha!!! We saved our boxes to block out the wind from our garage in the winter, The door of which we left slightly open, enough so our feral tabby who has been here since he was a kitten can ooooch in to shelter under the ratty old couch which we have kept specially for him to go under to keep warm(er). I also place old towels and shoots under so he won’t have to sleep on a cold surface The boxes worked a treat.
I should toss them, but as we all know, winter comes with regularity pretty much. Sooooooo, decision deferred.
I suppose donkeys need fiber like the rest of us. Perfect!! 😁👍🏻
We look like a subsidiary Amazon warehouse 😂
Oh, Bets,
Warms my heart to know the care you show to Tabby. 😍
Bet there are no mice in your garage!
Just thought – you could call him Tab Hunter. (for all you seasoned folk out there!)
Clever you, Corny!!!!
(nodding in approval)
None….the found another way into the attic, worst luck. But no longer 😎
That should be quilts by the way…not shoots.
Bet you read that and thought “What on EARTH ARE SHOOTS???!?!”
😂 😂 😂
Just checking my portfolio…
What a good word!! I may have to start using it more.
I spy with my little eye 💕
Heehee
Of all things, “Look at what the cat dragged in”,
I would prefer leaves as kitty cash!
Give a cat a fish and he eats for a day.
Teach them about kitty currency and…
…and he probably has his own trading operation on the side 😉👍🏻
*see above* 😎
Betsy,
Great stuff, as usual. You are a supreme curator! That first yellow kitty sure has large boxing gloves – wonder if he is polydactyl?
😺 😸 🐈
I used to worry after a fruitful CATURDAY about the next one. No worries! We here aren’t the only ones who celebrate. Working on next week’s starting now.
If our featured kitty is polydactyl then his socks are probably bespoke, as befits such a moggy 😁👍🏻
Your effort is much appreciated! Ou are spreading good cheer. I’ve sent several of these on to kids and grands. 😺
Oh good!!! Share away! It’s really quite fun 😊👍🏻💕
“put ’em up, chump”
For believers: A hopefully helpful excerpt from Pastor Alistair Begg’s monthly letter…
Thank you, WP.
I captured a copy of it and shared it. Pertinent today and every day.
Blessings.
Hi Woo!
So glad to see you, if only for a moment. ❤️
Miss you 🫂
Hi Corny,
Blessings on you, friend 🧡
Three excellent choices.. I like them
06 April
Merle Haggard
(1937-2016)
American country singer-songwriter (“Mama Tried”; “If We Make It Through December”; “Okie from Muskogee”), dies on his 79th birthday
Pancho & Lefty
Okie
Lukenbach
April 6 1998 Tammy Wynette (born Virginia Wynette Pugh; May 5, 1942 – April 6, 1998) was an American country music singer-songwriter and musician and was one of country music’s best-known artists and biggest-selling female singers during the late 1960s and first half of the 1970s.
With Merle Haggard
With Dolly & Loretta
06 April
Isaac Asimov
(1920-1992)
Russian scientist and sci-fi writer (I Robot, Foundation Trilogy), dies from kidney failure at 72
Biography: Isaac Asimov was a prolific writer, penning over 500 works.
He is most famous for his science fiction, which include his Foundation Series and Robot series. Asimov’s Robot series include his famous Three Laws of Robotics.
06 April
2020 Fred Singer, Austrian-American physicist and climate change doubter, dies at 95
Global warming: why you should not worry
The top photo of fred singer has blue eyes, but the guy in the video has brown eyes.
I thought that was a younger version of him, was only credited as MIT professor. Updated video to credited one.
Uh-oh, that one guy said “hockey stick”.
dont tell the idiot that is suing mark steyn
Israel Update:
–There is not much new going on aside for SUSPENSE. All kinds of Intel of how Iran will take their revenge. Israeli embassies are closed. Speculations as to what and when. Theoretically there could be a massive Iran/Hezbollah/West Bank coordinated attack major war but I doubt it. We will see.
-Hamas declined the Israeli new proposed hostage deal, again. Now that they see how Biden pushes Israel to the corner day by day they have no reason to make a deal lesser than a complete surrender. Biden sent letters to Egyptian and Qatar asking them to pressure Hamas as if they didn’t. He is craving to stop the war no matter what the consequences to Israel.
-You know me by now, that I am not backed off from touchy subjects. One thing that I have been ashamed of for years is the Jewish support for Democrats over the years.
I mentioned that it’s not fair to generalize as there are many who are Conservatives and we don’t want to hurt them, but the percentages are unacceptable. There is a lot of speculations as to “why?” but that would be a subject for another post.
So I wanted to share a comment here that someone posted on my YouTube Channel on a video in which Professor Dershowitz who is Jewish and a life long Democrat was furious and threatened that if the DNC will continue the way they do he will not vote for them and persuade others to do the same. Another one who said he is probably going to shift sides is Jewish actor Michael Rapaport who was anti Trump and said now that he is seriously considering voting Trump. For sure will not vote DNC. Even Bill Maher (Jewish TV personality) who I dislike is hot and heavy against the DNC. He is attacking the Progressives really bad.
If you remember I said that mysterious are Gods ways and the whole fiasco in Israel could be the shifting pivot that will give Trump the Presidency. And it’s not going to be because of the pro Palestinians. It can also be a turning point in Israel for a better future if navigated correctiy.
Here is the quotation of the comment on my Dershowitz video :
“I am not a fan of Trump nor Dershowitz, but I am a swing state Jewish voter.
I’m voting for Trump in 2024 and so are many of my fellows.
We are the people who helped Biden to barely carry this state, and being stabbed in the back by antisemitic “Progressives” and getting dictated to be party elites on the coasts about what we will or will not do has become tedious.
Unlike Muslim voters, we have been a solid, reliable base for the Dems in up years and down years, and were thrown under the bus because Biden cares more about catering to radical Hamas voters than supporting Jewish lives and people.
Progressives will be shocked as the numbers roll in on election night and they see the extent to which we have turned our backs on them.
It will be an unprecedented political earthquake that will be discussed for a generation.”
Note: While I will only believe it when I see it and while it’s not comfortable for me to point the light at the damage they caused America over the years with their votes, I feel that something is going on. There is a wake up situation. Maybe even on a Biblical level considering that both Israel and American are on the brink. I mean we can’t keep on like this without wining and so do you, America must take a turn or else.
Realize that many Jews in the US have families in Israel. They know what is going on.
Many have family in Gaza. I just watched a motivational celebrity in Israel who helps people and he went over some numbers. If Israel has about 6 million Jews and some 360,000 soldiers (reserves and duty) called in then you have their parents which puts it up to over a million people. Add to it the wives or husbands and you are up to about 1.34 million, add the children of the reservists and you’re up to 1.6 million, then add grandparents and you’re up to about 2.1 millions, add the brothers and sisters and you’re up to over 3 millions, add close friends and and you are up to 3.5 millions and then uncles aunts and you are at around 4.2 millions. And I can go on. You’re getting some 80-90% who have someone dear in the war. And if I did the same math about casualties of 10/7 you will also get a high % of people who have a personal connection to it. And those in the US are also directly connected and have families and friends. They feel the pain of the nation directly or indirect and for sure they feel the antisemite flavor that the Progressives inflicted on their party. Progressives Jews or any Progressive are gone, will not change. But Progressives are not the majority. They are just noisy.
So this reminds me a Hebrew saying that is taken from the Bible Judges Book :
מעז יצא מתוק = “Meaz Yatza Matok” = “Blessing in disguise”.
Shalom and have a very good weekend.
I love your updates. We, as well as countless Canadians support Israel.
I just took this picture of my son’s bedroom. He took the flag that I had from my Israel visit. During the Canadian trucker convoy we were proud convoy freedom fighters. He kind of just put the Israeli flag right over top of the Canadian freedom fighting flag.
God bless Israel.
DD
Wow. So touching.
“-You know me by now, that I am not backed off from touchy subjects. One thing that I have been ashamed of for years is the Jewish support for Democrats over the years. ”
This is exacly why you command so much respect with me. Keep on target
Jeff
Thank you !
David: Dershowitz loves media attention, his Democrat connections and his cocktail party invitations. He’ll vote Democrat.
You need to watch some of his latest YouTube videos. He is furious. Very angry at the Democrats. He specifically said he will not vote for them if they cross the line. IE pose munition restrictions on Israel.
Dedicated to the return of the hostages. A 1000 musicians along with the families of the hostages are singing together. “Habayta” means “back home” or “home”.
Very moving.
Did I hear a bit of “Hatikvah” toward the end?
After the credits roll comes another video showing the rehearsal performance.
Beautiful passion!!!
Do we not have that for Christ here is a country so blessed??
Yes. I heard it.
WOW !!! Absolutely fantastic !!
❤️
Happy Caturday, all y’all Trump daydreamers …
Smart 🐈
A prayer.
“Elohay” = “My God”.
“Kol Haneshama” = “All the soul”
”Shenatata Bi” = “That you gave in me”
Psalm 121. David’s song.
IDF singing.
”Gam bashaot hahashuhot shel halayla” = “Even in the dark hours of the night”
”Tamid ihiye kochav katan sheyair lecha = There will always be a small star that will lighten for you.
David: Shabbat Shalom.
Thank you for all the beautiful prayerful singing videos.
I send you and all of Israel my blessings for good health today and success SOON.
🇮🇱 🙏 ❤️ 🙏 🇮🇱
Thank you.
I misspelled. It’s “”Gam Bashot ashketot shel halayla”. “Even at the quiet hours of the night”
David:
At 0:35 I listened and hear it closer to what you wrote first.
But your ears for Hebrew are much more finely tuned than mine.
This song makes me cry with lots of love and compassion.
I picture all the family reunions with soldiers coming home on leave — with this great song playing. 🥲 😃 😍
Is the name of this song Yomim Tovim = Good Days?
You’re right. I made a mistake.
see image below.
😃 David: Maybe the name (or nickname) can be Good Days Will Come?
I truly THANK you for the words … I kept wondering over the last months:
what Hebrew word sounds just like Australia!?!
Of course, it’s actually Australia! 😅
I can’t wait to read it slowly and listen to the song at the same time.
Shabbat Shalom and soon: Shavuah Tov to all.
🇮🇱❤️😃🙏🎶 David: My new fave line of this song (which I’m calling), Good Days Will Come:
Listening to songs because singers are the best doctors science has to offer.
I agree absolutely.
Its all about intention, as you have taught us …
The Israeli singers are very: healing, uplifting, enrolling … and that’s their intention.
This video is a GIFT from the Soldiers of the IDF back to their families and citizens, encouraging them and thanking them for their support to win this existential war.
God Bless Israel, her Hostages and the IDF. 🎶🙏
David: I greatly appreciate your videos. There is something unseemly (awkwardly “wrong”) about the music videos, similar to nurses and doctors dancing and singing during Covid. War is a filthy, deadly business. War is not a time for music videos. There’s a disconnect between fighting a war in Gaza and making music videos. Israelis have a very different reaction to the war in Gaza than to the wars of ’67 and ’73. Israel’s future was at stake in ’67 and ’73. The same is true, today. What am I missing?
It’s the words. It’s encouraging and uniting.
Israel has a tradition of music in wars. The IDF has bands for various parts of the military.
They travel and uplifting the troops even in dangerous places.
My Sister In Law was in one of those bands at the Yom Kipur war and they traveled to uplift the soldiers even in dangerous zones.
Almost all the musicians in Israel published music related to the war. Some is very good and took status of kind of anthems.
In this war we didn’t see a lot from the Military bands because many of the top singers volunteered and performed in the bases.
So when you have celebrities the transitional bands are less interesting.
The celebrities are better musicians.
THE COLLISION OF GOD AND SIN
“Who His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree.” 1 Peter ii. 24
The Cross of Jesus is the revelation of God’s judgment on sin. Never tolerate the idea of martyrdom about the Cross of Jesus Christ. The Cross was a superb triumph in which the foundations of hell were shaken. There is nothing more certain in Time or Eternity than what Jesus Christ did on the Cross: He switched the whole of the human race back into a right relationship with God. He made Redemption the basis of human life, that is, He made a way for every son of man to get into communion with God.
The Cross did not HAPPEN to Jesus: He came on purpose for it. He is “the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.” The whole meaning of the Incarnation is the Cross. Beware of separating GOD MANIFEST IN THE FLESH from THE SON BECOMING SIN. The Incarnation was for the purpose of Redemption. God became incarnate for the purpose of putting away sin; not for the purpose of Self-realization. The Cross is the centre of Time and of Eternity, the answer to the enigmas of both.
The Cross is not the cross of a man but the Cross of God, and the Cross of God can never be realized in human experience. The Cross is the exhibition of the nature of God, the gateway whereby any individual of the human race can enter into union with God. When we get to the Cross, we do not go through it; we abide in the life to which the Cross is the gateway.
The centre of salvation is the Cross of Jesus, and the reason it is so easy to obtain salvation is because it cost God so much. The Cross is the point where God and sinful man merge with a crash and the way to life is opened – but the crash is on the heart of God.
Oswald Chambers
April 6th Devotional
Test – yep, I went into moderation over my ability to fat finger my credentials. 😁
😂.
DD
Proof that coffee first in the morning makes all the difference.
Typo time out?
“I hope you learned your lesson!”
😋
I learned my lesson…
I learned my lesson…
I learned my lesson…
switzerland
dreamboat annie: That was tantalizing. I am mystified by musical talent. I don’t know where it comes from. Musicians’ brains are wired differently. They “think” in musical notes instead of, or along with, words. I’m stuck in word thinking and would like to think in music notes.
hi bill ♥️
i can’t even imagine what it feels like to be able to create music ….. ♥️
and i love that thought… to think in music notes.
daniel norgren plays the accordion, piano , guitar, harmonica … and i don’t know what all else! i reeeeeally like him and his band .. SO different . he’s from switzerland 🇨🇭
A. A. Allen’s Vision of the Fall & Destruction of America (July 4, 1954)
“As I stood atop the Empire State Building, I could see the Statue of Liberty illuminating the gateway to the new world. Here, spread before me, like animated map,…”
https://www.ambassadorwarrior4christ.com/single-post/2018/05/05/AA-Allens-Vision-Of-The-Fall-Destruction-Of-America
Happy “cartoons and cereal day” everyone.
for levi, and all other silent tree-branchers who are in our thoughts and prayers.
peace to all who gather here, and thank you Jesus for our joy in being together.
Amen,my friend.Amen. Casco 🙂
The usual Biblical clarity from Pastor John!
1 John 3:16 By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (ESV)
Mornin’ all!
JESSE WINCHESTER
That’s What Makes You Strong
Let the Rough Side Drag
And one of the greatest love songs
Sham-a-Ling Dong-Ding
Verse of the Day for Saturday, April 6, 2024
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“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”
Joshua 24:15 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered !!!
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
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
SPECIAL ARE YOU
God made each of us unique and solely
Like He – He wanted us to be holy
He gave each of us both gifts and talents
All are designed to keep us in balance
No two are similar or even the same
Nor were we endowed from whence we came
As we grow through our talents we thrive
And we know through grace our gifts come alive
Have you any idea how special you are
More amazing than you believe by far
What would happen if you missed just one day
Who would fill in the blank and pave the way
No matter what others might say or think
No one can replace you if you should blink
God placed you right where He wants you to be
Without hesitation from you or me
If you think of a structure less one block
Or a herd of sheep less one from the flock
Then you know how very special are you
How important it is to do what you do
If you are a page in a chapter book
How will the story make sense or look
The missing link to this mystery
Well it could be you or it could be me
If you are wondering where you fit in
Just take a step back to where you have been
Consider where we would be without you
So Special are You to this Treehouse crew
D01: 06/09/2023
Good afternoon, girl!!!
So…
Week finished. Which included massive spring cleaning which did not start out to be.
Broken tooth…YAY!!
And right there is a huge blessing with my wonderful obliging dentist and his staff which are family to me. Got me in on the Tuesday when they opened their short week to glue it back on temporarily. They put me at the tippy top of their long waiting list in hopes of a cancellation so he could start work on the crown. Original appointment for that was April 30. Got a call Thursday to come in this Monday. UGH (cause you know what I am like with dentists) but YAY!! I love those ladies 😍!!
Our Sarah Grace tapes her driving test on her April 11 birthday, so Chris, who has been teaching her since she got her provisional license has been taking her out for final checks and instructions. No worries. He says she is ready.
Then tap tap tapping comments here there and everywhere in our Tree. You know me….can’t, won’t shut up 😁
And finally, turning all my worries and cares, including those for so many others facing tribulations, completely over to Jesus. Knowing He has us all in His sights and that Almighty God works all things for good for those who love Him 💕
So on to make a second cuppa.
There is a roving Fish n Chip van which hits our area once a month, and they are in our area today. Proper Fish and Proper Chips. Now all I need is some cheesecake!! 😂 Where is Mo when we need him…
Hope your weekend is restful, sis, and full to the brim of every blessing which falls from heaven🙏🏻🕊
Smooches and loads of hugs I’m sending to you, dear, dear duchess. Be on the lookout for them!! 😘🤗
What a fabulous update – except for the tooth thing – BUT GOD !!!
He is so full of surprises !!! Road Test – and – Skating Test after back surgery !!! (Long Story)
You Betcha – this Prayer Warrior is in need of rest – BUT GOD !!!
He is in the MIRACLE BUSINESS !!! Awaiting more to come !!!
Left some LOVE MOVIES for your sleepless nights – but I guess you missed them – LOOK SEE PLEASE !!!
Have a beautifully blessed day, Dear Lady !!! ❤️❤️❤️
BTW – MO HAS BEEN HOARDING THAT CHEESECAKE – IT IS HIS COMFORT FOOD !!! 💚💚💚
God told me a few things – BUT – would rather hear them from him !!! STAY TUNED !!!
He will be back when he is ready – because God said so !!! 😃
I will stay tuned!! How DARE he?? 😂
In the meantime I will look for those movies, dear sis. You are always so thoughtful 🤗
As for those miracles? Can’t wait. I know they are on His agenda.
And that tooth thing…always look on the sunny side, right???
Right!! 😘😎👍🏻
You funny, Bet !!! Thought crowns were awarded in Heaven – 🥺
BUT – I think you will need a humungous mansion for all of yours !!! 😃 🥰
Hahahahaaa. I don’t know about that, dearest friend…
I’d be happy and grateful to be put to lowliest task there is in His mansion. I truly would be…no crown needed 😘
So I need clarification from you, sis…
Have you had back surgery??????
No – a family member – long overdue – it was horrific – no guarantees !!!
BUT GOD – He works miracles cause He can – AND – He needed a skating teacher !!!
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I know there are none. My son at 41 had back surgery last year. Navy vet who was able to be referred out of the system all because of President Trump’s actions during his first term. So far so good. But as his industrial HVAC job required a lot of strenuous lifting, he was able to move away from that work into another position within his company…a blessing.
And that’s what I will pray for your family member, duchess. Back surgery is brutal. Prayers up, sis. Thank the good Lord that He is the Great Healer and prayers the best medicine 🙏🏻🕊👍🏻
But God absolutely!!!!
OH – YOU BETCHA, BET !!! ❤️
When you cannot be with a loved one – you HUG them with your prayers !!!
And God does the rest !!! 🥰
ran across this recipe today … I think I’d want to experiment to get a little cream cheese in there somehow, maybe replace a bit of the sour cream
Nova Scotia Blueberry Cream Cake – Top Recipes (topteenrecipes.com)
i make blueberry 🫐 cornbread nim .. i love it with my white chili . that blueberry cream cake looks awesome.
Well Friend
Just when I thought my esteem for you could climb no further – Bam – you’re an 11!!! You are seeing a dentist and still of good cheer. Ha ha
I hold the title of World’s Worst Dental Phobe.
The two things I am most afraid of are rattlesnakes and dentists – but, at least in the case of rattlers, you are normally allowed to shoot them!
I got fired from one dental office for calling his receptionist wife, Mrs. Mengele. I totally deserved it.
The last dentist I saw at least had a sense of humor. I told him dentists had the highest suicide rates of any profession….and he said,”I’m not going anywhere!”
Kidding aside- will be thinking of you, but you’re lucky I won’t be there: wouldn’t want you “fired” by a dentist you like!
I beg to differ, Corny… It is I who holds that title!!!! 😂😂😂 Since I was 8. That one and the Gold Medal for the Olympic Sitting High Jump. Even rational thinking doesn’t help, though I am improving….slightly.
When we moved back here from Wales, I asked my daughter who lives about 5 minutes from us if she would recommend a dentist. She did…hers. And then she added, “I love love LOVE my dentist!!! 💕
Tue first thing I told him on my first visit was, “I am a victim of British dentistry.” He got it and took pity on me. His office is like a home, oldy worldy. His staff are friends and always ask after all my family, and me when they see my family.
When Chris was in serious bad bad health last year, they kept in touch, offering prayers. I love them.
And he plays country and western and tunes from the 60s and 70s on his sound system. He has one of the most infectious laughs ever. And I have a little pill that will help me get through 😉😁
And finally, he wouldn’t dare fire me!! He knows I’d hunt him down. LOLOL!!!
I’ll get through it as I have before. Given the trials others go through, this is nothing which well I know, girl. Everything in perspective, right?
Again, Right 👍🏻😘
Yes M’am, Right!
My whole family has “British teeth.” Both my folks were in dentures at a young age. So……when my brother and I were kids, we went to the only dentist they could afford – my dad’s 2nd cousin’s husband. (No joke in there, though it seems there should be!)
I think he may have worked for CIA just for fun! 🤣
Hahaha!!! There really should be a joke…I’ll work on it…
And now it ain’t cheap. He does give a senior discount, so there’s at least that.
I am grateful.
My last visit was $1400! (Should be able to drive it for that!) And all for the privilege of being scared witless. But, he did a good job, and I appreciated it – after I got home and poured a G&T!
January 30, 2024
Psalm 91. The most powerful prayer from the Bible. God’s protection, healing
#psalm91 #psalms #prayer
Pray Everyday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18c1Vk0Svvg
PRESIDENT TRUMP DELIVERS REMARKS AT RALLY IN SCHNECKSVILLE, PA – 4/13/24
President Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America, will deliver remarks at a Rally in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. EDT.
Watch President Trump’s MAGA rally LIVE on RSBN starting at 3:00pm ET.
The normal excellent coverage by RSBNETWORK.COM
Calendar of all the remaining, republican primaries up to the convention in July.
Thursday, April 18: Wyoming Republican convention
Sunday, April 21: Puerto Rico Republican primary
Tuesday, April 23: Pennsylvania primary
Tuesday, May 7: Indiana primary
One reason I hangout in the Treehouse is the accuracy of Sundance’s take on current events. The internet is choked with commentary and analysis that miss the mark. The Treehouse is a refuge from the talking heads who relentlessly speak in error.
Here is my other main source on commentary on what is going on in the world but through the lens of scripture. The pastor at Athey Creek Christian Fellowship in a suburb of Portland, Oregon does a presentation on the first Friday evening of every month. This is the presentation from last night. You’ll notice the absence of any hair fires.
Israel Update:
Iran is warning the US to “not fall in the trap of Bibi and to stay away to avoid getting hit”.
The Suspense. It looks like they want to strike Israel directly, not just proxies.
The next few days can be critical. I would guess that Israel have nuclear submarines close to Iran.
Israel will never use nukes unless it’s the end of the road. But can use other kind of missiles.
Israel could respond with an attack on the nuclear reactors in Israel.
It can’t be effective enough without an Air Force operation which may be impossible now that their entire military is on high alert. The sites are deep under ground. But there could be a missile attack in the site that will cause some damage. From knowing Bibi Israel will try to let them “steam” a bit and feel satisfied that they took a revenge. But it’s all depends on what they will do.
Israeli pilots are all ready, the jet fighters are armed and ready to go.
Thinking of, and praying for, you and Israel, david.
❤️
❤️🙏🇮🇱 David: Did you mean this instead :
“Israel could respond with an attack on the nuclear reactors in Iran.” ?
God: please protect all of Israel’s citizens, visitors, the Hostages, and the IDF.
Amen
Yes.
Home by Spring
Hallmark Original Movie. An event planner goes undercover as her boss to plan the perfect retreat.
Beyond the Blackboard
Hallmark Hall of Fame. A 24-year-old teacher is trying to help homeless children she teaches.
WASHINGTON – Wisconsin Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher plans to take a job with the data analytics company Palantir after his sudden retirement from Congress next month, according to media reports.
The Green Bay Republican said last week that he would leave Congress April 19 after initially saying he planned to retire at the end of his current term. A Puck News reporter soon after said Gallagher told people he would take a job with Palantir, the data analytics and security firm started by Peter Thiel. Forbes later reported Gallagher planned to take a job with the company.
Shenis 😬
Tucker had a great interview with Santiago Pliego about his recent piece called “Vibe Shift”. Not sure if Sundance mentioned this before, but it worth reading/watching:
https://americacanwetalk.org/santiago-pliego-vibe-shift-and-other-gems/
I was going to mow today but I have been working through bursitis in my right hip and it has been getting worse. So today I rested it. All I did was drop off our Tax stuff to the accountant and buy some light bulbs and since then I have napped and just taken it easy. The grass will still be there tomorrow.
EVENING PRAYERS
The tapestry of your life is being woven by Him! ❤️
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Sleep Well with Psalms. Psalm 91, Psalm 121, Psalm 3, Psalm 4, Psalm 139.
Pray Everyday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzany9kt2DA
Funny 😄
33 Swimmers Referred to U.S. Law Enforcement for ‘Actively Pursuing’ Pod of Dolphins in Hawaii
https://people.com/pets/33-swimmers-referred-to-us-law-enforcement-for-actively-pursuing-pod-of-dolphins-in-hawaii/
I was just notified by Apple/Safari that my password for CTH has appeared in a data leak. Anybody know anything about this??