Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †
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Amen!
“We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one.” – I John 5:19
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10
“For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.” – Isaiah 43:19
The Weekly Encouragement:
“Battle Belongs”
“Where Do I Go”
“The Father’s House”
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A November CURSDAY morning, Garrison 💕🍁…the first…and I wish I came today with more joie de vivre. Alas and alack (emphasis on the “lack”) it has upped and left. But despite our woeful circumstances I have brought a few friends to leave for everyone. As you can see from the first one, I have decided that the best escape for all of us (in spirit at least) is probably in one of your jazz cafes or bookstores for the next four years. ‘Twill be a more peaceful refuge in every way I think. Hoping there is enough seating as I invite everybody to join me, either there or on the front porch below. Bring your guitar when you come, dear friend 👍🏻😘☕
And fair warning…
There are some leftover Halloween dogs who last week didn’t get their shot to show off their costumes. Every dog has his day, and I’m making sure they get it 🎃🍂😊
First prize!!!
Mr and Mrs Kravitz…💕
What a joy it would be to wake up to face like this every morning!! 💕
Gooooood question.
Dogs can spell…and that’s just a fact 😎👍🏻
Mornin’ dear Bet. I feel a bit blessed when I find myself in good agreement with my Treeper friends. First with ‘dear lady’ last night and tonight your thoughtful comments brought me into another close alignme—I feel the same way.
I think being of a ‘certain age’ can serve as an advantage—sitting in a coffee shop and watching such a politicized world go buy ain’t necessarily a bad thing. Certainly not as bad as being a lot younger and actually having to figure out how to deal with the piles of c-hit that the progressive ideologues will undoubtedly send our way. Pass me another slice of apple pie and a refill please!
My neighborhood is decidedly progressive, something I’ve become accustomed to. Although many of these folks are friends, there are only one or two I’ll talk politics with. Otherwise I’m just . . . ‘the old guy from down the street’ . . .
Happily, my neighborhood has good sidewalks and is very dog-walkable so at almost any reasonable time day or night I can see folks walking their dogs. I guess I could be persnickety turn my nose up at them for being so wrong politically, but they tend to be otherwise rather nice folk . . . I so enjoy seeing their dogs, I find myself longing to have another dog. It’s something I haven’t really come to grips with. Giving my walking difficulties and knowing my habits this is something I’ll probably keep pushing off into the the future.
Last night I visited by favorite dive-bar. When I do this I’m on geezer time—two hours, two Shiner Bocks, home by 9. I sat with some friends, one of whom is quite political. She heard me talking about socialism’s tendency to put dogma above freedom and liberty (long story here) and demanded more explanation. Having taught this for decades, I calmly explained causing her promptly leave the table. Happily she soon returned, was not upset and resumed listening to music from our table.
Still, I knew she was very political . . . so when I left to go home I stopped to say good night. I promised her that if she wanted to talk politics I’m be happy to do so. I also mentioned that given our differences we probably won’t agree on much but, having taught for so many years, I never get angry when talking politics. Next time I’m at the bar I’m sure we’ll have one of *those* conversations. But that’s OK, I do like her, she’s someone who’s company I enjoy.
Have a wonderful and very blessed week, dear Bet. The longer we get to do this, the more thoroughly enjoyable it becomes. Be well, love. 🙂
I had worked TWO jobs before I was 15…..bagger at a Food Giant and a Exxon gas station attendant. My mom drove me to both…..
God is the Holy Trinity.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
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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.
Holy Orthodox Christian New Martyrs under the Turkish Yoke pray for us!
Holy Orthodox Christian New Martyrs under the Bolshevik atheist Yoke pray for us!
Holy Orthodox Christian Saints and Martyrs of the Western lands of Europe pray for us!
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Saint Porphyrios, Bishop of Gaza in Palestine (+ 420)
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Saint George the Holy Great-Martyr and Trophy-Bearer (+ 303)
please pray for and protect the Christians in the Holy Land and the Levant, especially the Palestinian Christian villagers of Taybeh (formerly Ephraim, which was the last village Our Savior had visited) from the Evil One and his servants across the world who prepare to welcome the Anti-Christ.
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Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner.
A song to lift the spirits. This one will stick in your head all day.
Joy. Apollo 100