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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The Spirit of Holiness
By Pastor Ricky Kurth
“… Jesus Christ… was… declared to be the Son of God… according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead” (Rom. 1:3,4).
What does it mean that the Lord’s resurrection declared Him to be the Son of God according to the spirit of holiness? Well, have you ever heard it said that there is a difference between the letter of the
law and the spirit of the law? When you drive 66 m.p.h. in a 65 m.p.h. zone, you are breaking the letter of the law, but you are not breaking the spirit of the law. The spirit of the law is for you to drive safely and responsibly. This is why most police officers will not ticket you for going one mile per hour over the speed limit.
The letter of the law of holiness is expressed well in Proverbs 17:15:
“He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the Lord.”
But isn’t that what God did at the Cross, when He condemned “that Just One” (Acts 22:14) and justified wicked sinners such as ourselves? In so doing, He surely broke the letter of the law of holiness.
Or did He? For those who would argue that God was not acting in accord with the law of holiness, we would reply that when God the Father took your sins and placed them on the Lord Jesus Christ at Calvary, He justly condemned the One who was made wicked (II Cor. 5:21). Then when you believed the gospel, God took His righteousness and put it on you, enabling Him to justify the ones who were made the very righteousness of God in Christ (II Cor. 5:21). The resurrection of Christ then proved that this was also done in perfect accord with the spirit of holiness, for Christ’s sacrifice surely satisfied the just demands of God’s righteousness.
If you haven’t yet trusted Christ as your Savior, however, God has not yet given you the righteousness that is available only in Christ. Speaking of the Lord Jesus, the Apostle Paul says,
“In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace” (Eph. 1:7).
The forgiveness of sins purchased by Christ’s blood is only available in Him. If you are not in Christ, you are still “in trespasses and sins” (Eph. 2:1). “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved” (Acts 16:31).
https://www.bereanbiblesociety.org/the-spirit-of-holiness/
Romans 1:3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;
4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
Proverbs 17:15 ¶ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
Acts 22:14 And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth.
2 Corinthians 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
Ephesians 2:1 ¶ And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;
Acts 16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
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Astor Piazzolla is an interesting guy. Although born in Argentina, he spent many years in NYC where, among other things he acquired a distinctive American accent which he maintained throughout his life. On returning to Argentina he began composing music for Argentinian detective movies which were popular at the time. His movie compositions were a marked departure from the traditional tango idioms and came to be known as “Tango Nuevo”. Traditionalists were outraged and there were actual threats on his life. Nonetheless Piazzolla persisted and his music soon gained world wide recognition. His chosen instrument was the “Bandeon ” an accordian style-instrument unique to Argentina. His music resonated with musicians around the world and, soon, many transcriptions (especially for guitar as we’ve heard) were being played by concert musicians.
I think it might be interesting to listen to some original compositions performed by Piazzolla himjself. Listening to Piazzolla perform his music you can sense the mystery and danger of life in the seaport areas of the long ago Buenos Aires Astor Piazzolla depected in his movie scores.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHR4szxwv1Q
Nice score! 😉
Photons get frisky:
Gamma rays 10 times more energetic than thought possible detected
Serious cool! Thanks. 🙂
YW.
From the Album “My Goals Beyond”. All the songs are great! Wore that album out in the 70’s.
NATIONAL WINE DAY
On May 25th each year, wine lovers everywhere pour a glass of their favorite wine to celebrate National Wine Day.
Made from fermented grapes or other fruits, wine is an alcoholic beverage. During the fermentation processes, yeast consumes the sugars in the grapes converting it into alcohol. Different grapes produce different wines. Winemakers will combine different wines to create more complex flavors. Wines made from fruit or honey are often named according to the variety of fruit used.
NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN’S DAY
National Missing Children’s Day on May 25th each year shines a spotlight on child safety. The observance also honors the professionals dedicated to protecting children around the country.
Most children who go missing do come home. Whether they’ve wandered off or there was a misunderstanding, many find their way back to their family. According to the Polly Klaas Foundation, 99.8 percent come home. Of those who are abducted, 9 percent are kidnapped by family. Only a small fraction are stranger abductions. But the fact remains, if it happens to any child, it happens to too many.
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There’s always time for some Beach Boys tunes….
Blast from the past….
Blast from the past ….
That guy is such a great/funny/fascinating dancer, you barely notice anyone else. haha.
There was a guy?
My dad sent me this picture yesterday from Northern Ontario. We still have smiling moments. Enjoy your day and look for reasons to smile.
DD
THE TEST OF SELF-INTEREST
“If thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.” Genesis xiii. 9
As soon as you begin to live the life of faith in God, fascinating and luxurious prospects will open up before you, and these things are yours by right; but if you are living the life of faith you will exercise your right to waive your rights, and let God choose for you. God sometimes allows you to get into a place of testing where your own welfare would be the right and proper thing to consider if you were not living a life of faith; but if you are, you will joyfully waive your right and leave God to choose for you. This is the discipline by means of which the natural is transformed into the spiritual by obedience to the voice of God.
Whenever RIGHT is made the guidance in the life, it will blunt the spiritual insight. The great enemy of the life of faith in God is not sin, but the good which is not good enough. The good is always the enemy of the best. It would seem the wisest thing in the world for Abraham to choose, it was his right, and the people around would consider him a fool for not choosing. Many of us do not go on spiritually because we prefer to choose what is right instead of relying on God to choose for us. We have to learn to walk according to the standard which has its eye on God. “WALK BEFORE ME.”
Oswald Chambers
May 25th Devotional
Thank you so much for posting thoughtful insights. I’m still studying everything you post.
It’s all too common to hear the following phrase…”You must live YOUR truth.”
Truth cannot be manipulated. Truth exists naturally and is not alterable according to anyone’s discretion .
It exists on its own to act in that sphere in which God has placed it. It’s not a matter of personal interpretation.
People invent ‘truth’ for themselves to justify their behavior.
Mornin’ infidels!
Sickos!
Look at the bright side….the ER docs will know which vaccine side effects to check on then this one shows up in the ER.
The ER Docs, yes, but more likely the autopsy specialist…..
Mornin’ WeeWeed
I stick with Preparation H.
The suppositories, so I avoid a tragic tooth brushing.
SMH
Verse of the Day for Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:”
Matthew 28:19 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered!!!
BE MY VOICE
Most every morning, I check your posts, and am sure many others do, too…they offer a high level of peace in these horrible times. May our Lord continue to answer your prayers and to bless you!
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.
Oh Holy Mary, mother of God, Queen of the Clergy, pray for them!
. . . but deliver us from the Evil One.
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The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner.
The 50th Psalm Septuagint (Psalm 51 KJV).
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.
Christ is risen! Truly He is risen!
Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Pascha
The Paschal Troparion
Christ is risen from the dead, by death hath He trampled down death and on those in the graves hath He bestowed life.
(sung thrice)
Fine Art Tuesday.
George Cole, Pangbourne, 1886
From Ol’ Remus (archives):
Let’s talk trading material. First hand accounts from doomsday hunger wars mention coffee, treats and cigarettes as the top three “comfort items”. They’re worth considering. They trade far above their intrinsic value and, if nothing else, make great “deal sweeteners” in trades of a more serious nature.
Coffee is answered by instant coffee which, by its very nature, is a long-term storage item. The high quality brands are freeze dried. A cheaper and faster method is called Spray Drying, favored by economy brands. It’s reasonable to assume a lower quality coffee is used as well. You’ll recognize them by the larger granules on top and the near-dust on the bottom. Stocked alongside your premium brand, the cheaper stuff will make good trading material. Tea is a no-brainer. Vacuum pack a bunch-o’-tea bags. Done.
I also put away dry non-dairy powdered coffee creamer. Stated shelf life at room temperature is two years. I store it as-is. Bought on-line 1,000 Coffee-mate single-serve packets cost about $35, about 35¢ an ounce. Six 16-ounce containers cost about $30, about 31¢ an ounce. Or do as I did, put away a container or two from time to time and call it good.
Treats are answered by candy. I put away individually wrapped Jolly Rancher hard candy, vacuum packed in Mason jars. They’re reportedly favored by our troops in Afghanistan, not least because they stand up to the harsh conditions. Good enough for me. They’re hard to find so I bought ’em when I saw ’em. I’ve found unwrapped candy, Halloween candy corn specifically, fuses into a solid mass even when vacuum-packed.
Cigarettes are answered by vacuum packing bulk cigarette tobacco in Mason jars, along with a packet of papers. A little arithmetic will tell you how many.
Booze is
not a priority item, surprisingly enough, but just to cover the bases I’ve put away a box of “airline size” liquor bottles. They’re about a buck each, I bought ’em ten at a time at intervals. Straightforward whiskey, gin, rum and vodka was harder to come by than gimmicky stuff.
Ol’ Remus…may he and his wife, Rest in Peace. We miss you!
“In Jesus name”
What does that mean?
If you are saved, if you claim him as your lord and savior, if you follow his word, you are in his name. Saved and a son.
With it comes power and responsibility.
Our nation claimed our Lord to be our savior. With it came great blessing and judgement.
“Curse him and die” is in Job. Jobs own wife spoke that. Job 2:9
Relinquish your right and die or live in misery. Job chose wisely and repented and followed our lords guidance.
Its our collective choice, but infinitely more important it is ‘our individual choice’.
Reading your Bible May seem minuscule in comparison to our problems. It is the very threads of God being woven into your life.
Dog identifies as high school student.
Camel identifies as ………?
https://www.yahoo.com/news/body-missing-man-found-inside-153542409.html
Dog almost got the girl at the end!
Dropping in on an old friend.
lilbirdee12’s prayer:
Our Heavenly Father, Your children come to you tonight to ask for healing and peace throughout our country so that we may return to being One Nation Under God. Guide us to be leaders in Your Kingdom, spreading Your Love and Salvation to all. Forgive us our sins and deliver us from evil.
Lord, we ask for a blanket of protection over all our troops and law enforcement who serve to defend and protect us. Bless our representatives with the strength and wisdom they need to achieve the path You have chosen for us.
Please place Your Guardian Angels of Protection around Donald Trump and his family as they seek to lead America back to You. Also, we pray for Angels to protect and support our Sundance as he works for justice and peace.
Grant us patience, Lord, as the evil ones try to anger us and cause us to fall.
Spread blessings over Israel and Netanyahu.
We humbly ask that You please comfort those who are grieving and in pain.
Thank you Father, for Your Love and the gift of Life.
In Jesus name, we pray. Amen.
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“Antivaxer?”
Because of my time in SF I have had significantly more vaccines than the average person. All the standard stuff plus Rabies, Plague, and Hep B. All FDA approved. I have no plans get any of the COVID vaccinations until at least one has gone through the long term testing process to become FDA approved. But if somehow I was forced to do so it would be J&J.
I object to anyone or any company or government putting restrictions on me because I refuse to take a vaccine that has not been FDA approved. I’m not a lab rat.
A voice from Central Europe on JoeBama and uniparty pipelines https://rmx.news/article/commentary/biden-sold-out-central-and-eastern-europe
✝️ Thank You, Lord, for the day. Amen.