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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Temporarily posting for WP
“umbilical Jewish rituals” – Hmmm I wonder, which “rituals” does the author consider “unbilical”??? Did they just imagine them out of pure boredom and decide to place the yoke of heaven upon themselves for kicks??. Really, really unnecessary comment with little or no knowledge that can only lead to division. Is it not time we looked for unity instead ?? However, I think a better understanding of “purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God” would be – desist from pursuing “works” that have no Godly purpose – IE one will NOT find the Creator in them (dead works) For example – misrepresenting, lying, cheating, stealing, twisting etc. Deut. 30”19… :I call on Heaven and Earth to ………………..live” Choose life, not death.
Hmmm no 2. If however, it is me who has misunderstood the intention of the writer – IE – Jews who who strayed from “live works” and have fallen into “dead works” – then by all means rebuke away.
I think that what you are describing are what the Apostle Paul called “deeds of the flesh” (Galatians 5:19-21) in contrast to the fruit of the Spirit (v 22-23).
The “dead works” here, I believe, applies to the fact that some people think they will be saved by good works and not by faith alone.
Val fairly stole my response here.
I think “unbiblical” was an unfortunate description of the ceremonial system of works. “Dead” more properly describes them, for the Christian, who believes that the entire purpose of the old works system was to show man the rigorous requirements for approaching God in an acceptable way, and the ultimate impossibility of doing so. In that respect, as the apostle Paul stated, the works system were merely a schoolmaster, awakening mankind to its depravity and utter inability to satisfy a holy God in its own strength.
That system is now dead because Christ fulfilled every aspect of the Law on our behalf, satisfying the requirements of a holy and just God. So the schoolmaster is no longer needed and trying to approach God on the basis of a system that was fulfilled in Christ is truly a reliance on something dead – its purpose having been fulfilled.
Well stated.
“Works” has always been used improperly as the path to salvation by those who simply have not explored and studied Bible doctrine under a spiritually gifted pastor-teacher.
Val1, my initial objection was to the line ” unbiblical Jewish rituals” . I wondered to which specifically. Very possibly, the writer did not intend this interpretation, but another. I guess in these times many of us are a bit “skittish” and I am on this subject, when I feel that now is the time for ALL God’s children to find unity and trust – not further division. Do we not ALL seek and praise the same Creator??. As to your good works and faith – I believe they are in essence one and the same thing. Faith in the Creator means trust, and trust means to follow His commandments. One cannot fulfill “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and soul – and your neighbor as yourself” in the mind only – without good works, faith alone is useless – like a holy man sitting alone on a mountain top – this is not the purpose of our creation and will of our Father.
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“And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.” – Acts 17:25
“God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us. ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.” – Acts 17:27-28
“Can’t Live A Day”
Moghrey Mie Ya’ll 🙂
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At the drive in used to be 6 in my county back in the 70s
What a concept.
And the possibilities…options of experiences were many.
Hi Jay … have you heard the latest release: Headin’ for the Texas “boarder” by the Fence Jumpers?
(sorry, couldn’t help it … me bad)
Will look it up 😎
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Howdy Garrison 🙂
Howdy, jay . . . Have a good Friday, my friend.
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My man Garrison, thank you. 😎
What a lovely way to fall asleep (the second listen-to).
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Late getting back, darlin’ Busy day (again).
Good for you… ;
out n about is good
-even doctor appointments. 😋
The Flying / Magic Carpet seems to work
mornin tree 🌳 house 🥰
Good morning annie !! Hope you’re all healed up and doing well !!
I had a follow up surgery and a skin graft on Wednesday and the plan is for me to go home from the hospital today.
A few weeks of recovery and I can’t wait to walk around and get back to working the overnight shift again !!
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Whoa, ed … 😩
Glad you’re headed home and pray for swift healing/recovery!
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ed , so good to hear from you ♥️
let us know when you get home .. and i’m doing very well, thank you for asking !
I came across this on FB….For out guitar lovers….
Debbie Reynolds version, English, with some nice photos…and a truly blessed message….’plod along and talk about the Lord’:
We were so much more reverent and kind, back then….
One more…
I seem to remember “it did not last” she left the convent and revoked her vows. Fame and fortune became irrestable. Correct me if I’m wrong. Good singing and strumming though.
https://www.portablepress.com/blog/2013/10/whatever-happened-singing-nun/
I know…and she dinged with a 100k tax bill from her country. A lot of women way back, would seek life as a nun as it was a guarantee of food and a residence…for me, it brings back a memory…with my Grandma…
And a trip back in time…ladies wearing hats and gloves…looking, ladylike.
Tomorrow … Tomorrow … Tomorrow
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Heavenly Father, thank you for another chance to do Your Will.
Thank you for another day to laugh at Miss Kitty aka Mama Katts, Jinxy, White Claw and Whiskers.
Thank you for a red bone cur to supervise my feline charges.
Please lend Our Treehouse Family Your Strength, Wisdom and Divine Protection, in Jesus Name, Amen.
I add a wholehearted “Amen” to that, New Florida!
God bless you and our beloved country! ❤️🇺🇲🙏
Saying Yes (When We Want to Say No)
We don’t have to worry about what happens if we obey God—
He will take care of us.
Good morning, Treepers.
I’m seeing more and more the need to cling to Truth. The gaslighting and lies to cover up guilt are just outrageous.
In response to a comment the other day, I mentioned “don’t trust anything unless you can see, feel, and taste it.”
This “fakeness” has dulled my senses and caused media fatigue. Our camping trip woke me in so many good ways.
I pray you all FREEDOM from the hypnotism. I pray that lies are so obvious to you that you are immediately repelled and will turn and flee from those that are fake. I pray you don’t give your pearls to swine who don’t deserve them and that every single one of your efforts… in this bit of life we have left… is spent building and encouraging faith in God and Truth.
Life is short. Where are we spending it?
I love you all… in Jesus’s Holy and Saving Name, I pray for you and the lost.
AMEN 🙏 ✝️
[I mentioned “don’t trust anything unless you can see, feel, and taste it.”]
Woo, let’s add “smell.”
My sniffer works great and I can smell excretment a mile away.
No worries – we can see, hear, taste and smell whatever hogwash they fling.
And, thanks for your encouragement.
Only what we do for Christ will last … even simply washing dishes, in a way that glorifies Him.
Everything else will burn.
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Howdy lady, Della B.
Yes, I WISH I could say “smell”, but my schnoz is still all messed up from the Covid gift of Parosmia – so… I’ll rely on help from you all to point out the #2 stinkers.
Is it terrible that I’m looking forward to it all burning? I just want God to come and do the Great and Final Reset where wrongs are righted and fraud becomes Truth again.
#tearitalldown
#ineedmyHeavenlyHome
Welcome home! Glad you are well rested!
Ohhhh Aggiegirl – FAR from well-rested. More enlightened and aware, maybe! (Check the prayer thread.)
I’m definitely more VIGILANT about the attacks on my mind and our nation’s psyche.
Don’t mind me as I’m trying to sneak out the back door to head back to camping again! We have our trip in September and depending upon its expenditures – we will try to go camping one more time this year in October.
Got. to. git. outta. dodge!
Blessings, Woo 🏕️
Blessings to you and Ma, as well, Patience. Hope you’re both doing very well!
Thanks, Woo.
Hi jwoorior!
have you been simultaneously looking for a new job, while still employed? (I just read the prayer thread)
I know “they” say it’s easier to find a job while still working, but was wondering if you’ve tried that avenue. It sounds like ‘stressed’ for you is an understatement.
you obviously have massive marketable KSA (knowledge, skills, ability).
I’m assuming you’ve considered it, and please know that my asking is more about curiosity in how the job market is, rather than prodding you about your circumstances. 🙂
anyway, thinking about you lots! (I dont type often, nor much, cuz of hen pecking on pad usually)
Howdy there, Slowcobra,
You are sweet to ask, friend, and I don’t mind the questions at all. Quite the opposite.. you help me think things through!
I’ve a recruiter that I speak with occasionally, but haven’t really found a viable option. Once I brought kiddo home to online school her senior year, I haven’t ventured due to feeling compelled to be here to proctor her.
Now, I just don’t know.
Daughter’s success in her senior year needs to be up to her and I’m simply not sure I can sustain where I am much longer.
There are other things going on, I didn’t relay here… but we are set to have a pretty big staff upset and when that happens… my stress will increase a lot.
I’ve had discussions with the owner about things before… he seems to get on the same wavelength… then he strays again and upsets the staff. Then they come to me. This one involves screwing over his best friend and his wife.. both employed by us… and now he’s screwing me too… so we have a menage a trois of idiocy going on… and… I can’t fix this. I’m just hoping they don’t end up on the news! His best friend is not in a right state of mind right now and I got an earful when I got back from camping.
Boiled down… it is super scary to move. I’m a bit isolated in my existing job and don’t have tons of industry contacts anymore.
It’s also hard to put a valuation on my skillset. I make just enough to make it really hard to leave, and I’m pretty sure that’s “by design.” Our lease is up July 2025 and I need to get out of this really expensive apartment (expensive for Indiana) so that I can have more flexibility occupationally.
As for the market, Slowcobra… it is really odd. Professional administrators seemed to be paid fairly low, whereas kids are getting paid $15-$18 / hour at fast food joints or Petco. I’m in the $34/hr range as an Office Manager and Bookkeeper plus some modest benefits. (Really modest)
With the massive migration of QuickBooks to online (I use desktop)… I really don’t want to learn that software. I know that sounds impish and child like, but only accountants seem to like it for accessibility whereas the day to day users hate it. Incidentally, our secondary software which is web based has really become unstable with examples like the Crowdstrike and Microsoft issues lately. And I certainly don’t want to go to work for any WOKE companies who do not follow a meritocracy.
Things like this make me want to go water gardens for a living.
I do not work my “dream” job. I work to pay the bills and out of necessity. I do a really good job and I do it pleasantly.. that’s why when I find out someone’s being less than honest with me… I start to reconsider the investment of my time.
I need to change industries. Scenery. Citizenship. Ha ha ha ha
If one’s going to be miserable… be miserable by a beach! Lol
Woo.
We started homeschooling back in the 80’s.
I know you’re on a tight budget.
Your sacrifices/investment will bring a payoff.
Promise from an old knuckle dragger. 🫵
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Darn it, that whole time asking you about it, in my mind I was thinking (assuming… ass-u-me, Lol) that you would look for remote positions (work from home = WFH).
I kind of realized you’d be staying put for now, but could look into remote positions.
But… you mention quickbooks —> online, so WFH would require some sort of flexibility for software considerations, etc., and I don’t know much about that these days.
I was remote from 2005 to 2022, but traveled extensively. My last few years though, I was pretty much mostly at home office (no more travel). I worked for big bad big pharma but quit when they forced toxxine in 2021. I got a nice small biotech job (WFH) as contractor from 2021-2022, then did not get renewed due to $$/ cutbacks.
so that’s why my thought process was a WFH position for you.
I say go take a look!! The job seeker website Indeed has a ‘remote’ filter to help sort out positions that are home based. If you look, I’ll be curious if you find anything interesting. I bet there’s more out there for you than you may be thinking!
Girl, my mind wasn’t even thinking “WFH”. Why? I don’t know. Because my brain is not firing on all cylinders, obviously!
I hybrid now, mostly working from home. LogMeIn.com has opened up a whole new world to flexibility and I only go into the office to file and to process check deposits through the scanner. Been trying to convince the owner to get rid of that office, especially since the building is outfitted to be an illegal immigrant weigh station now.
I remember you worked for big bad pharma. I remember you commenting about Sav’s dad whose firm (SEAGEN) was acquired by Pfizer in Nov 2023 for $45B. That place has messed him up, bad. I cannot tell if… when he got married… she let loose the narcissist in him, or if it grew on him like a fungus. So very sad. When kiddo was little we had a very decent and kind relationship. Tried to get him to move here, away from Seattle satanville, but I was not successful… mainly because he was dating her and never told us about her. (Never told his daughter about her… big huge rift.) He cried the last time he left us, hugged me tight, and that was the last we saw of him. Kiddo is broken. Probably one of the factors that causes her to seek military service in a nihlistic “get tough quick” way.
I have 9 to 22 months with her – depending upon how this first 9 months go.
I have this nihlistic mindset myself… if the world ended tomorrow… what do I want to be doing with my time. It was the reason I pulled her out of that decrepit school and brought her home for her senior year. If she were to die tomorrow… would I want her in their grip, learning their garbage? Nope. Nope. Nope. She is a happier person now. Huge relief and much more challenging and fulfilling course content. Still not the greatest grades, but the content is meaty and she was really sad to see summer school end. She ENJOYED the class, ENJOYED the instructor, and ENJOYED the content. Best $6,000 I’ve spent. I still owe one more $700 payment in November. She spent three years in the “social experiment” – and she knows how to navigate it and how insane people are – that is enough.
We have only 24 hours in a day – how much of that time are we spending honoring God with what we are doing?
My life is soon to change when she launches. I am trying to learn who I am and where I should be again.
“an illegal immigrant weigh station”… sorry, dont mean to laugh, but if I dont laugh I’ll cry…
super glad to hear you’re hybrid, and mostly WFH. That at least helps a bit.
9 mos will go by quick; lots of exciting things ahead. Nov 5 will affect the trajectory, either way.
Hang tuff sis. 😎✝️😎
Thank you, Frank.
Mornin’ all!
16 August 2018 Aretha Franklin, American singer-songwriter known as “The Queen of Soul” (Respect) and first female performer inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1987), dies of pancreatic cancer at 76
Respect
Think
16 2008 Ronnie Drew, Irish singer (The Dubliners), dies at 73
Whiskey in the Jar
16 August 2007 Max Roach, American percussionist, drummer, and composer (b. 1924)
16 August 2003 Andrew Pryce Jackman, British progressive rock keyboardist, arranger and composer, dies of a heart attack at 67
130+ works currnently held by ASCAP / BMI
House On A Hill
16 August 2000 Alan Caddy, English musician (The Tornados), dies at 60
Tornado – Alan Caddy (Tornados)
16 August 1995 Robert “Bobby” Debarge, (Switch) R&B Musician, dies of AIDS at 39
There’ll Never Be
16 August 1986 John Hurley, songwriter (Son of a Preacher Man), dies at 45
107+ works currently held py ASCAP / BMI
Son of a Preacher Man (24+ covers)
Dusty Springfield version
16 August 1977 Elvis Presley, American musician, dies at Graceland at 42, with the official cause of death being cardiac arrhythmia
Jailhouse
Don’t Be Cruel
Sinatra and Elvis Presley Duet
16 August
Robert Johnson
(1911-1938)
American blues singer-songwriter, and guitarist (King of Delta Blues Singers), poisoned at 27
Robert Johnson- Crossroad
Am not a monumental fan, but he had some songs that I liked….
I remember exactly where I was when I heard that on the radio…with my dad, in Fort Lauderdale, heading west and crossing the intra-coastal bridge on (I think), Atlantic Avenue….hot and sunny…my introduction to the demise of rock stars…
My dad’s favorite tune…
Out of ‘Respect’ to you, Magic Wand, I will ‘Think’ I will refrain from adding the Chicago ideas….
16 August
John Pemberton
(1831-1888)
American pharmacist (inventor of Coca-Cola), dies of stomach cancer at 57
16 August
Robert Bunsen
(1811-1899)
German chemist who invented the Bunsen Burner, dies at 88
16 August
1920 Sir Norman Lockyer, English physicist, co-founder of helium gas, founder and editor of “Nature” magazine dies at 84
Greetings Treepers!
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Make this a chill Friday… pour a cup of your favorite morning beverage, sit back, relax and enjoy
Years ago, this Scripture lifted a heavy weight from my heart.
I understood that trials do have a good purpose.
They move us to seek God for help.
Because when we’re in a deep pit, the only place to look is: up.
And then He sends Light and Truth … and lifts us out of the darkness.
“It was good for me to be afflicted
so that I might learn your decrees.”
Psalm 119:71
God must have put these beautiful flowers among prickly cacti for a reason …
(Burro lady, sending a prayer for you and hubs today.)
Yes, Miss Della❣️❣️❣️
Just posted pastel
cactus painting
-without seeing this. ✝️
Awww … we need to spread as much beauty as possible, dear P!
Love the cactus and all the colors!
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Sharing
-caring
I understand Walz traveled to China some 30(!) times.
Who paid?
What CCP connections are inferred with this?
Lady,
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Lovely.
thoughts and prayers ongoing for lady and lloyd.
Nice Patience 🇺🇸😎🇺🇸
I fell asleep this morning around 2am with a film called ‘Conspiracy‘ playing in the background, a film about the Wannsee Conference in 1942 that, in part, was tasked with making the killing of Jews legal and exactly how a ‘Jew’ would be determined in that process.
I slept soundly and was awakened by, apparently, Amazon Prime stuck on auto-play and a series called ‘The Complete Story of Hitler and the Nazis’ was playing, and already into episode 3, where things were in decline and now I’m into episode 4 where the Valkyrie plan is detailed and reasons for failure discussed.
I noted one reason for failure asserted was lack of outside help, as in from the enemies of the Nazis. That’s been on my mind lately with the Communists as well; the daunting task partriots face, and with little to no outside help. In any event, I like to review history as it often holds keys to relevant events in the present and future.
Now into the second week of thyroid training, I’ve backed down the Lugol’s to two drops per 500ml water every other bottle rather than every bottle and am monitoring mental and physical health. I find improvements in alertness and lack of old age aches and pains to continue; I’ve also noted improvement of bowel regualarity with no dietary changes but will monitor for transitory effect.
I use the unflavored version and there is a slight taste of iodine in the water but not objectionable. What started out as training the thyroid for potential nuclear fallout has taken on a different route. I believe there is something in the solution that my body was lacking; my guess is the potassium. As a control, I’ll cease the solution and switch to a potassium supplement and compare.
Psychologically I’ve noted a reduction in reaction to transient stressors; a more ‘mellow’ demeanor if that is a good description. Normal frustrations don’t seem as focused. I’m more ‘relaxed’. Dreams are still vivid and I note good dream patterns during even brief sleep periods.
My suggestion is anyone prepping for adverse action or emergencies should try out and actually train with what they’re prepping with, whether it be water supplies, food, beverages, medications, supplements, equipment, weapons, technology, whatever. Train one’s mind and body.
OK, back to the Nazi series. God bless.
Did anyone order President Trump tennis shoes? Or know anyone who did?
we finally got ours today; ordered in february.
they are pretty cool.
only complaint… kind of odd design, and very difficult to actually put on!
You got a pair? Of the gold ones???
Peeked the kids curiosity. She’s a high top tennis shoe junky
Holy moly this thread shows how sophisticated the phone scammers have become
https://notthebee.com/article/holy-moly-this-thread-shows-how-sophisticated-the-phone-scammers-have-become
It’s not just phone scams…
Verse of the Day for Friday, August 16, 2024
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“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?”
Jeremiah 32:27 (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.
-https://duckduckgo.com/?q=bless+the+beast+and+the+children+jaren+carpenter&t=iphone&iax=videos&ia=videos&iai=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DLTZ5VpfzoW0
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PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
THE HURTING HEART
From your heart a secret will be revealed
A proclamation that will be unsealed
Are you ready to live and love again
Or are you still stuck in paralyzing pain
Is your heart so broken it cannot heal
Are you guided greatly by what you feel
Are you frustrated or fearful to try
To break out of your prison and just fly
When you reach out to another do you
Cautiously contact in auspicious ado
While thinking inside it will lead nowhere
Impossible for anyone to care
Until you are willing to take a leap
Your hurting heart you are bound to keep
Forget all the feelings of days gone by
And quit driving yourself dizzy asking why
Over time the heart has mended and healed
You need not put up a protective shield
The past is gone you can never change it
No matter what you do to rearrange it
What is new can’t be compared to the old
Your experience now cannot be foretold
With each revelation comes enticement
With each step forward the excitement
So if you are coddling a hurting heart
You’ve defeated God’s purpose from the start
His Word says it’s not good to be alone
Nor is it right for love to be unknown
D01: 07/07/2023
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Psalm 91. The most powerful prayer from the Bible. God’s protection, healing
#psalm91 #psalms #prayer
Pray Everyday
https://rumble.com/v57jz8d-psalm-91.the-most-powerful-prayer-from-the-bible.-gods-protection-healing-p.html
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Sleep Well with Psalms. Psalm 91, Psalm 121, Psalm 3, Psalm 4, Psalm 139.
#faith #god #psalms
Pray Everyday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKUPiqPMs8M&t=2s
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HAVE A VERY BLESSED DAY !!! ❤️❤️❤️
TheLastRefuge (@TheLastRefuge2): “Ridiculous. None of this will help. All of this will make things worse.” | nitter.poast.org
https://nitter.poast.org/TheLastRefuge2/status/1824464780372877587#m
Harris must be sadistic. This “free” $25K will not work out well for poverty stricken people who don’t realize how expensive utilities and home maintenance are.
Seriously, this is not merely ridiculous, this suggestion shows mal intent towards the poor.
What was she thinking?
One simple plumbing bill or electric repair can bankrupt people.
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SKILLS, baby….. skills!!!
Competent job training,not monetary handouts……..
My advice to those without the skills and needing help – Appreciate and respect those of us out there with the skills and willing to work for free. I’ve left more than a few people twisting in the wind when their entitled selves figured I was their slave. I’m doing it right now.
My project lineup for the next month at home – install new kitchen sink and plumbing; install new outdoor kitchen with cabinets, sink, plumbing, electircal, french drain. Last is solar electrical; install solar panels, high voltage wiring, controller/inverter, battery bank, transfer switch, etc.
After that it’s working on the old cars and finishing out the electronics bench to repair a couple of old flat screen TV’s with power supply board problems and an old powered mixer with same. I refuse to throw things away if they can be repaired.
I’m happy to teach anyone who wants to learn, for free. I’m not interested in being anyone’s servant.
Oh, yeah, war prep….. separate topic. Kinda fun. Military stuff has always interested me. I was that good guy who never used his machine shop to build military stuff. That took a lot of self control. I’m retired now and the shop is gone but I still tinker.
Signed, a profitably poor useless eater senior forest dweller who comfortably lives on less than half of what Khole offers. 👍
Dunes, I sure you are a Godsend at work. Last week we had a plumbing emergency with three guests, one of them a child. A handyman guy came and fixed it pronto and only asked a small fee. I “tipped” him double what he asked because he had saved the day/week/visit of a lifetime (and he had asked only a fraction of what the big companies do)
The man is also a preacher on Sundays and I think he goes out to save strangers. I am not traditionally religious or sectarian but, my gratitude is enormous
Good Afternoon
Ernesto is looking to be on track to either hit or pass close enough to Bermuda for at least part of the island to see hurricane force winds and storm surge. However a lot of dry air is being sucked into the the core of the storm and will prevent it from becoming a major hurricane.
I’ve been to Bermuda. Laid over there a day and a night when transiting the Atlantic in a C-130 going from the US to Europe. Besides the Air Force there are also US Navy and Marine Corp units there. But from what I saw the buildings there are built to take it and would weather even a major hurricane relatively well.
Situation in the Atlantic as of this morning. Ernesto likely to spin off into the N. Atlantic and gradually weaken but there are a couple waves behind it. At the time I write this the National Hurricane Center says that no tropical storm development is likely in the next 7 days. Though no other weather source that I watch has said anything different, I think they are just awaiting developments because that large tropical wave out there is prime for development.
Alright, who blew out the page…
Lol
J Geils – Blow your face out
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RUSSIAN MEDIA MONITOR ON YOUTUBE DISCUSSES THE RAID BY THE FBI ON DIMITRI SIMES HOME IN VIRGINIA ((english chiron)
EVENING PRAYERS
Gratitude Prayers
Prayer of Daily Thanks
Heavenly Father, as the sun sets, I want to pause and say thank You. For the little things like a warm cup of tea to the big things like my family’s laughter, I’m grateful. Each moment of this day has been a gift, and I thank You for the blessings, both seen and unseen. Let my sleep be a thank you, my dreams be praise, and my night whispers echo with gratitude. Amen.
A Prayer for the Gifts of Life
Dear Lord, under the evening sky, I come before You filled with appreciation. For the breath in my lungs, the food on my table, and the love in my home, I am truly thankful. Help me to always notice the countless gifts You provide and to never take them for granted. I rest in Your care, grateful for today and hopeful for tomorrow. Amen.
Thanksgiving for Enduring Love
Gracious God, as I lay down tonight, I reflect on Your unending love and care. Thank you for guiding me through this day, for the smiles shared, and for the kindness I received. Your love is a constant in a world that often changes, and for this steadfast love, I give You thanks. As I close my eyes, I feel the peace of a grateful heart. Amen.
Evening Gratitude for Strength and Guidance
Lord of all comfort, I am thankful tonight, not just for the good but also for the strength You gave me in challenging moments. Thank you for the wisdom in decisions and the courage in facing my fears. Your guidance is a lantern to my feet. As the stars appear, I thank You for lighting my path today and every day. Amen.
Sunset Thanks for Life’s Journey
Almighty Creator, every sunset reminds me of Your glory and the journey You’ve laid out for me. I am grateful for the paths I’ve walked today, the lessons learned, and the growth experienced. Thank You for being my compass and my companion. As the night unfolds, I count my blessings, and atop the list is Your unwavering presence in my life. Amen.
https://enlightio.com/evening-prayers-for-today
Moody Blues – I know your out there somewhere
MAYBE JUST MAYBE
Been thinking much of this and that
Not really sure of where we are at
Why this flirtation came to be
What is going on tween you and me
Fascinating to think of what fun it is
To banter back and forth in the whiz
Of getting to know me you and you me
Of wondering what in the world will be
Virtual hugs and smiles unseen appear
To taunt us daily and yet to hold dear
Imagining what the real would be like
For a brawny beau and a little tyke
The flowers paintings and songs oh so sweet
Have really dost become a daily treat
Silly poems come in a moment’s time
Funny how they rip roar and somehow rhyme
What is it that percolates in the mind
Unabated unassigned undefined
Is it the mystery that fascinates
These two mimes and avangarde advocates
The novel remains and is unwritten
Of these two fools obviously smitten
The game is on and the winner unknown
As each conceals lest their cover blown
Are you sitting comfortably right now
A song so pertinent and yet somehow
Still a quirk of the imagination
That feeds and fuels the fascination
Out there somewhere you reside and strive
Under God’s protection you live and thrive
To make your life worthwhile and true blue
You need to remember why God made you
You have a divine appointment unique
That takes you soaring from peak to peak
What is it that daily just spurs you on
From the hither here to thither yon
Who are you and what is it you have done
That sustains you and sturs you so to stun
The birds and the bees you can co-command
As if by God’s Hand was perfectly planned
There is a reason for this gift of grace
Properly peculiar to your private place
Only God knows why he planted your there
And why He put you out there somewhere
What is the reason for this confusing rhyme
And why is it suddenly I am out of time
Maybe because there is no solution
No ready release or resolution
Maybe just maybe it is time to rest
And to thank you for being my guest
Maybe just maybe time will reveal
What is hidden in the heart to unseal
D01: 07/07/2023
Justin Hayward: Are You Sitting Comfortably
One day , I will return- Northern Assembly
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LOVE IN ACTION
Unexpected kindness touches the heart
A listening ear can yield a fresh start
When in a quandary of the feeling kind
Tis hard to explain what we left behind
Feelings are not facts justified away
Kept hidden from view for another day
Sooner or later they come into the light
Where the future is happier and bright
Where circumstances have mightily changed
And our flawed thinking has been rearranged
Angels surround us of the human kind
That reveal the truth to the human mind
When we speak from the heart no sound returned
We will find what God planned to be learned
We cannot know the perfect mind of God
We can only concur it is to be awed
His ways are not our ways nor ever will be
And His thoughts not what we can foresee
Where there seems to be no possible way
His love in action brings a brighter day
The sadness and loneliness is lifted
With a new sense of purpose we are gifted
Happiness returns and we’re flying high
To hopeless heartache the end draws nigh
God knows the beginning and the end
He knows recesses of the heart bend
When healing occurs and we are set free
The promise of tomorrow comes to be
D01: 07/25/2023
mcresearch substack, “Friday Hope: Aspirin: Inhibiting LNRP3 Inflammasome and Protecting Against COVID/Spike Endothelial Injury” :
https://wmcresearch.substack.com/p/friday-hope-aspirin-inhibiting-nlrp3
Elvin Bishop – Fooled Around and Fell in Love
Blue sky – Allman Bros
Two of my favorites!
Thanks, AP
When Eat a Peach album came out, I was a mere 21 y/o.
It quickly became my fav thing, and almost wore out the grooves. 😂
They were such a fabulous band … and I loved Dickie Betts‘ amazing guitar skills.
He died several months ago, and I found this song, another fav.
Thank you!
I’ve been listening to Gregg’s Midnight Rider.
And, I’m no angel.
Haha.
See what you started?
Reminiscing some fun times …
Wow, yes, he just died in april 🙁
I know, slow!
The past few years, many of those I grew up with have passed.
It’s sad, and sobering.
Thank you, Annie!
Keeping this one!
I’ve heard the AB band lots of times.
In their early days, they played often in Piedmont Park, Atlanta.
Would spread out a blanket on ground, and listen for hours.
Also, many of the music halls in Atlanta hosted them.
Miss those days of good music, and before “serious” adulthood.
If there had been a Time Machine, I’d would have stopped it then.
😁🥰
Progress report,…
I have had a port installed in my right shoulder, its for I.V. access for the chemo.
A few more things to resolve, and I’ll start treatments.
PRAYERS UP, DUTCH !!! 🙏🙏🙏
Praying all goes well, Dutchman.
May God hold you close …
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👍
Thanks, Dutch.
Drink water; start now.
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Prayer for healing
Genocidal Vaccines are here again.? Perhaps not enough people died in the last plandemic, so they are making sure to try to get more babies and children ‘vaccinated’ .
That first line reminds me of an old song.. except instead of ‘Happy days are here again’ , it is now ‘Genocide’ is here again‘
So useful, pandemics, they can stop elections, maybe even remove annoying conservative candidates, and at the same time reduce the ‘surplus population’.
Out come all the horror stories of high death rates and mental images of … plagues… like the 14th Century ‘Black Death’ Bubonic plague, ( Yersinia Pestis) with its scary images of people driving carts of corpses, shouting in the streets, ‘bring out your dead’ ! ( You even get ‘Buboes’ with Monkey Pox)
Then the detailed descriptions of the agonizing pain of Monkey Pox , (or the ‘virus de jour’), and any medications that may help have mysteriously become ‘unavailable’ too dangerous, or’ forbidden’, and only allowed for the elites. So what are we to do about the man-enhanced? viruses that have so conveniently appeared? The same thing as last time, when there were ‘no medications’ and so coincidentally we have another ‘okayed emergency reason’ to use another mysterious non-vaccine jab.
“ Zuiani A, Dulberger CL, Silva, et al. A multivalent mRNA monkey pox virus vaccine (BNT166) protects mice and macaques from orthopoxvirus disease. Cell. Published in 2024.”
“The disease mpox (formerly monkeypox) is caused by the monkeypox virus (commonly abbreviated as MPXV), an enveloped double-stranded DNA virus of the Orthopoxvirus genus in the Poxviridae family, which includes variola, cowpox, vaccinia and other viruses.”
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/monkeypox
https://www.pharmaceutical-technology.com/news/bavarian-nordic-seeks-authorisation-for-mpox-vaccines-use-in-adolescents/
jb: I have a feeling you may appreciate this doctor’s YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/@drsuneeldhand/
You may be right. It looks interesting, thanks.
Drink up, l’il buddy. You’re soon to have a long journey.
You too, little one. There’s more where that came from.
Such great shots, error! How in the world do you get them?
My hummers are busy, busy … eating and fighting.
They’re my summer buddies and have enjoyed them so much.
Hate to see them leave, come September. Sniff.
Over time they get used to me sharing their space.
We too have a bully! He doesn’t allow visitors.
I suppose in the natural order of things it’s the way it’s meant to be.
How I would love to picture a flock, a frenzy!
I usually whistle when they’re feeding. Either that acquaints them or they come for the, “What’s up with that guy?”, curiosity.
Good idea to whistle!
Next year I’m going to try something new.
It’s a hand-held feeder … fits in the palm.
Saw video of a man feeding one!
I’ve seen that! Eating and perching on and out of someone’s hand.
My mom would come down from heaven to celebrate with me!
In the meantime I’m managing and enjoying a bird ruckus.
Others fall into the “curiosity” group.
Thanks AP!!
Something so simple and free is part of living our best lives!
Love your pics 404
Thanks AP!
I wish I could package the joy I have taking them and share to the world.
Some would not be happy.
Before sun up, cup of coveffe sitting at the ready, CTH fellowship right in front, my day begins.
WP starts the devotional.
Garrison starts up the jams.
Others chime in with prayer, laughter, and gratitude. Encouragement.
Stories I wouldn’t otherwise hear.
Sun comes up with hope and promise for our new day.
In and amongst that I pray for strength and courage. Knowledge. Define my direction for the day.
Do my chores and head off to the salt mine with love in my heart and a clear conscious. With definition.
No need to set an alarm.
I want to get up. I need this and every new day!
I look forward to it.
Oh yeah! Almost forgot.
I only push the shutter button. God provides the pictures.
So good
Nice thoughts
Thanks 404
Sleep well
Error, this is one of sweetest testimonies I’ve heard here on OT.
Chokes me up …
Thankful for God’s blessings upon you, Error!
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Nice song!
May have to sing it to my birdies …
Jim Seals died two years ago.
Everyone is leaving us.
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PRAY FOR TRUMP
Amen.
Amen
Amen.
Amen.
Amen
Amen
Amen
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Amen
Amen.
Amen
I’ve noticed what I believe is an odd behavior in my cat. I know a lot of Treepers have cats so maybe it’s just me.
I have this little tool called a Furminator; it’s a grooming tool. The cat is a ~5yo colorpoint shorthair, a cross between a Tabby and Siamese.
I sometimes feed her at grooming height, either on the kitchen counter or outside on a platform at deck rail height. She seems disinterested when I put out her food, both the dry and wet but if I start grooming her with the tool, she’ll move over to the food dishes, lay down, start purring and eat, and purr, while I’m grooming her. Stop grooming her and she continues to eat.
I’ve never seen this behavior in a cat before and I’ve had a pure Siamese and a Himalayan in the past. Interesting stuff.
My little Japanese (Shishito) Pepper plant is going gangbusters. I made five of these small jars of pickled peppers today and I included just a smidgen of seeded homegrown jalepenos and some pretty hothouse peppers. I grew the plants together.
Used pickling spice, honey, and candied ginger in the brine… because I’m nuts and can’t leave a recipe alone. I have to tweak and make it mine.
Kiddo tried the brine… would be delicious on a white fish or an ecoutrement to Gyoza dumplings.
I didn’t can these. These went right to the refrigerator.
My little baby Praying Mantis is still with us. He or she has taken up residence in the pepper plant and he or she moved aside for me as I harvested peppers. So stinking cute!!! ❤️ 😍 🌶
Brine Recipe:
1 1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1 cup water
Dash garlic powder
2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons pickling spice (this McCormick blend is awesome!)
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
I use a little Fruit Fresh and crisper in the brine to keep the veggies crunchy
Let There Be Peace On Earth
Wrong time of year, but I love Andre, music unites us:
One more….
Simply beautiful…..,,. wow
casco … i hope you see this ! i’ve been thinkin ‘ bout you ! very good to see you ♥️
i got all sidetracked there for a minute ..
chile
✝️ Lord, thank You for the day. Amen.