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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Mercy To All
By Pastor Cornelius R. Stam
Years ago, during Mussolini’s invasion of Ethiopia, I asked a class of boys: “Who is the most respected, most honored, most loved man of all history?” Immediately hands shot up, as one said this and another that. One boy said Mussolini was the most beloved and honored, but the others laughed at that idea. Finally, one sincere-looking lad said: “Jesus.” But he was as far off as the one who had suggested Mussolini.
We wish that our Lord were as greatly honored, respected and loved as He should be, but He is not. Rather He is widely rejected and blasphemed, while many are hypocritical in pretending to worship Him.
Without question the most honored, most respected, most loved man of all history is Abraham, proudly owned as “father” by millions of Jews, millions of Mohammedans and millions of professing Christians. Clearly this is why God used this man to demonstrate to all mankind how we may be declared righteous before a just and holy God. Note what Romans 4:2,3 says about this:
“For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to boast; but not before God.
“For what saith the Scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.”
Thus God uses the most beloved, respected man of history to demonstrate the fact that salvation is received by faith alone. And thus the Apostle concludes:
“But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness” (Rom. 4:5).
In every age men have been saved by doing what God commanded them to do then. Now He tells us to do nothing, but simply to trust in Christ, who died for our sins. This is God’s plan of salvation.
https://www.bereanbiblesociety.org/mercy-to-all/
Romans 4:2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.
5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
1 Corinthians 15:1 ¶ Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
2 Corinthians 6:1 ¶ We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.
2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)
Let’s imagine—for a few moments at least—that it’s cold outside and we’re anticipating Christmas . . . Use you imagination. 🙂
The images on this video are made from an unfinished documentary by a friend of Michael Martin Murphy. I include her comments below. I decided to post this tonight because, on watching the video, I just felt that what I was seeing was so iconic, so definitely American that it deserves to be shared. Enjoy . . .
“This footage was shot on the Flying W, a forth generation ranch in Colorado where they still move cattle to the high country the same way they have for generations – on horseback. We have to cross a 10,000 ft pass in Gunnison, CO in late Novemeber and this year temps dropped below zero and a blizzard rolled in. The documentary I shot this for never came to fruition so I re-edited to music by my friend, Michael Martin Murphey as a Christmas carol.”
Exceptional , Garrison !
Thanks for Sharing ?
These are working cowboys so of course they’d be great horsemen with equally great horses. But, still . . . to my city-boy’s eyes it’s still impressive just watching them work. 🙂
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Thank you. Just…well?
Thank you. ✝️
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An old classic, performed live… this came up on my screen at the end of Garrison’s third offering above.
They don’t hardly make ’em like that no more!
That was awesome! I saw Traffic in ’71 and Chris Wood played a heavenly sax in the warm comfort of Steve W’s piano. What a night that was! Thanks Benzy. You Treepers post some tremendous links in your music posts. Thanks to all of you.
You know who you are…lol
Enjoyed that Garrison. Up in the Alps one will find cow dung and hoof prints in high places they would not imagine cows would or could go. Climbing in the German and Australian Alps, one has to watch what they drink. Those seemingly pure clean mountain springs are often not as pure and clean as they appear.
First viewing without sound
Second with
Both are beautiful, moving… and so timeless and telling.
~So Americana
Goosebumps are lingering….
~Thank you
So grateful for the prayers, and support this site offers. Enriches my life. Thanks
Welcome to the Treehouse!
Sorry you got stuck in moderation again “AGirlFromHome”. It’s because you left off the (anonymous) at the end of your username. WordPress is very finicky….they need to see the exact same “username” each time you post. Computer algorithms…go figure. 🙁
Oh…. Thanks. I’m new to this. I was hoping my prayer request would be “anonymous “ i.e. no reference made to my email. Then posting here, wasn’t concerned. TY for the explanation ~ usually I’m just left baffled!
Oh you are still anonymouse. Your email is only seen my the other admins like me, and we would NEVER leak it to another organization. 🙂
I was anonymouse when I used to build mouse houses, but that was back in kindergarten. (It’s late, no, early.)
Happy Cursday, Treepers! Several times I’ve told the story of how our amazingly intuitive border collie, Sweetie, adopted us. We’d just lost our dog Scamp a couple of days ago and, somehow, Sweetie just knew. She put her head on my knee, looked up at me and I immediately knew that she’d claimed us. No doubt about that at all. This video is about an injured and rescued dog who has a similar intuitive ability to find and help people in need.
Animals do speak to us…..just not in words. So sorry for your loss Garrison. ?
All our puppies have been loved and have died at home knowing that we loved and cared for them Little Scamp had throat cancer. Our vet kept him going as long as he could. The night he passed, I petted him, told him he was a good dog and made sure he was comfortable. He died quietly that night . . . 🙂
I know your grief, nothing I can say will relieve it, try to remember you gave love & days of life they may have never had without you
It is a Hard Goodbye , for sure , Garrison . I’m sorry for Your loss .
I’ve always believed that, as soon as possible, you should resolve to find another dog companion. In this case our soul-dog companion found us. Sweetie was with us for 8 years and, like Scamp and our other dogs, died quietly at home. 🙂
Thank You , Garrison .
When our Lab passed it was gut-wrenching . Our Son grew up with that Doggo ! I always said he was my 2nd Child .
He lived a Long and Happy Life with us , (and was spoiled rotten ?) ! I miss him most when I Garden ,, he would Always lay in the grass and watch me and snooze . No amount of begging from me would get him to come help dig up weeds ?
What is kinda silly now , is we have a Stray Cat who adopted us about 2 years before our Doggo passed and now she does the Same when I am gardening .. I’m sure Doggo’s Spirit resides in the Kitty now ?
I recommend this book:
Will I see my dog in Heaven? by author (and Friar, Jack Wintz)
Scripturaly based, it offers much comfort, peace and hope.
Of course we will! Our Lord loves us and wants us to be happy so of course our animal companions will be with us. If you know Our Lord, how could they not be in Heaven with us?
Amen. Our Lord is so Good! I’m sorry for your temporary loss, Garrison, but imagine the reunion in Heaven will be SWEET!!!
I’m sorry to hear of your loss. Our animals all know our hearts, sometimes better than we do. They don’t let words get in the way… they communicate without them quite effectively, in fact. Thank you for caring for those creatures who have been a part of your life.
One of my earliest and most fond memories is taking a nap with my dad’s champion bird-dog, Prince—in his dog house! I remember him curling up around me to keep me warm. My mom was frantic until she chanced to look in Prince’s dog house where she found my little self sleeping warm and safe with Prince.
NATIONAL MAC AND CHEESE DAY
One of the classic comfort foods earns a place of honor on July 14th. It is National Mac and Cheese Day!
Slap some cubed ham in there and you’ve got a winner!
Spam!
NATIONAL GRAND MARNIER DAY
National Grand Marnier Day on July 14th recognizes a liquor that brings citrus notes to cocktails and desserts. Since the 1880s, we’ve been enjoying the fruits of Grand Marnier’s exquisite flavor.
Alexander Marnier-Lapostolle invented the orange liquor in the 1880s. His grand experiment pairing fruit liquors with cognac took 10 years to find success. When it did, Lapostolle gave birth to one very expensive liquor. The cognac concoction blended one of the most costly fruits of the time with a very strong spirit, too.
Indeed.
Thanks Oldspeak,
Enjoyed that fine three part harmony !
Thanks, seems 3 is the number required for harmony – and getting rich together. Really, really, enjoy some of these “oldies” – these guys, Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler (solo), even stuff from way back like Supertramp, probably Paul Simon, Neil Young, and a host of others that I don’t really know, but obviously well known in the States. Really wild listening again – if one applies the words in today’s context and time, well then it becomes downright “spooky”. No reason why the same shouldn’t be just as or even more so apparent today.
NATIONAL NUDE DAY
On July 14th, laundry is unnecessary.
Benjamin Franklin would reportedly take air baths by the open window of his room allowing the fresh air to drift around his birthday suit.
Some of the obvious benefits of the lifestyle include lighter luggage when traveling for vacation and as mentioned before, smaller loads of laundry. There are other benefits, too. Without the shields of clothing, the wrinkles and sagging that come with time cannot be camouflaged. Acceptance becomes very real and normal and reassuring.
So, did Franklin stop when he got fat, wrinkled and saggy?
Or were those an important part of his flasher routine you describe above?
July 14, 1967
The Who began their first full-scale U.S. tour as the opening act for Herman’s Hermits.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9Vq5AYHPcY
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Looks like he dug his way out from under the Cheddar Curtain and escaped from Wisconsin, as the guy on WLS Radio in Chicago used to say.
Or else it was the Colby Curtain. Somewhere I read that Colby Cheese is now the State Cheese of Wisconsin. (I forgot which State chose Limburger as its official cheese.)
The way WLS has gone, I would guess they have chosen “Limburger”.
It was in the 1990s and it was either Don Wade with Roma in the mornings or else Bob Collins (RIP) who talked in jest about the Cheddar Curtain.
This just made my TEENAGER’S day. There’s not a more euphoric look than that of anticipating homemade Mac & Cheese. I told her ham and m&c for dinner… she’s hitting me up for LUNCH!
. . . but deliver us from the Evil One.
Amen ?
The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner.
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.
Wednesday of the Fourth Week after Pentecost
(Yesterday was the Synaxis of the Holy, Glorious, and All-Praised Twelve Apostles)
July 1st on the Patristic Calendar of the Orthodox Christian Church
(July 14th on the civil or commercial calendar)
Epistle of the Holy Apostle Paul to the Romans 11: 2 – 12
Holy Gospel according to the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew 11: 20 – 26
Holy and Wonderworking Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian, martyrs at Rome (+ 284)
Holy Martyr Potitus, at Naples (+ 2nd century)
Saint Servanus, apostle of Western Fife, East Scotland (+ 6th century)
and many other Saints and Holy Martyrs who are commemorated today.
It was a lightning strike. Loads of storms across the midwest the past week.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/07/mural-honoring-george-floyd-toledo-ohio-destroyed-lightning-strike/
GOD work mysterious ways…..
THE ACCOUNT WITH PERSECUTION
“But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.” Matthew v. 39, etc.
These verses reveal the humiliation of being a Christian. Naturally, if a man does not hit back, it is because he is a coward; but spiritually if a man does not hit back, it is a manifestation of the Son of God in him. When you are insulted, you must not only not resent it, but make it an occasion to exhibit the Son of God. You cannot imitate the disposition of Jesus; it is either there or it is not. To the saint personal insult becomes the occasion to revealing the incredible sweetness of the Lord Jesus.
The teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is not – Do your duty, but – Do what is not your duty. It is not your duty to go the second mile, to turn the other cheek, but Jesus says if we are His disciples we shall always do these things. There will be no spirit of – “Oh, well, I cannot do any more, I have been so misrepresented and misunderstood.” Every time I insist upon my rights, I hurt the Son of God; whereas I can prevent Jesus from being hurt if I take the blow myself. That is the meaning of filling up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ. The disciple realizes that it is his Lord’s honor that is at stake in his life, not his own honour.
Never look for right in the other man, but never cease to be right yourself. We are always looking for justice; the teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is – Never look for justice, but never cease to give it.
Oswald Chambers
July 14th Devotional
Mornin’ infidels!
Mornin’ WeeWeed
Mornin’ DI!
Mornin WeeWeed.
I think it would have been more correct to show the leftists standing on the top pushing with their foot in the face of a climbing Cuban. Too many Cubans vote Republican you know.
Biden DHS Chief To Cubans Hoping To Make Sea Voyage To U.S.: ‘You Will Not Enter The United States’
Biden DHS Chief To Cubans Hoping To Make Sea Voyage To U.S.: ‘You Will Not Enter The United States’ | The Daily Wire
Mornin’ Rah!
Verse of the Day for Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered!!!
BE MY VOICE
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.
Only Two Defining Forces Have Ever Offered To Die For You;
Jesus Christ & the American G.I.
One Died For Your Soul;
The Other For Your Freedom.
they all got bloody hands murdering. hundreds of thousands ppl of IRAQ…SHAME ON ALL OF THEM….
Mornin all
Monday morning at 04:30 departed for Chicago area again for a 4 stopper. The first stop in Skokie with the rest around the O’Hara airport area. I hustled but only had 10 minutes left of my 14 hour duty day when I pulled into the terminal.
That night before going to bed I read a “story” about how my generation is a burden on the US economy.
Next morning at 10:30 I on my way to Chicago on a different three stop run. First stop Batavia. 2nd Elgin, third stop Northport. On my way to Northport I pass a Welfare office. There was a line of people that all appeared much younger than I , lined up around the building.
I had 13 Bills of Lading for the freight in the trailer coming back to the terminal in Anderson, IN. Freight going to Cambridge Canada, two different places in Mexico, Kettering Ohio, and Seward Nebraska. For every bill of lading I must enter and transmit the BOL number, consignee code, number of palats, gross weight, and payment method (collect, pre-paid, or 3rd party). Every stop was an inside dock. Two of them you have to back in off the street. I got back at 21:20 with 23 minutes left of my drive time and 1 hour and 20 minutes remaining of my 14 hour duty day.
God Strikes Down Idol of Woke Cult, George Floyd Mural Destroyed by Lightning
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George Floyd has become the universal symbol for the cult of wokeness–those who gather around for the worship of their saint, George Floyd, have created a new religion altogether. The woke cult, which also permeates through factions of the visible church through teachers like Eric Mason, Jemar Tisby, and Thabiti Anyabwile, has elevated George Floyd to nearly the status of deity by painting him as a martyr of their faith.
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https://reformationcharlotte.org/2021/07/14/god-strikes-down-idol-of-woke-cult-george-floyd-mural-destroyed-by-lightning/
Hmmm, I ‘d be giving the millions back – like tomorrow morning. Lol. Otherwise, every storm cloud, every tremor, every “sign” is going to send the shivers of dread down the spine – O crap, is this the day?? can we just negotiate a little, I’ll give some to charity – promise. Damn, a ……… just can’t catch a break around here, damn man.
I thought the money was to ensure communists could have more houses than crapitalists Kerry and Romney.
God work mysterious ways….
Your dose of science for the day. Just my pick of the best one of so many that you won’t see reported in the general media because it runs counter to the climate change meme:
Melting Glaciers Revealing Ancient Tree Stumps from a Warmer Period
Melting Glaciers Revealing Ancient Tree Stumps from a Warmer Period – Watts Up With That?
Biden admin (ie Obama’s third term) shutting the door to people fleeing Cuba. Wouldn’t want any of those pesky folks who understand the evils of communism coming to our country and voting for candidates who support liberty, would we? (sarc off)
but they love pro commies invaders from SA……
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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Stinky Blinky lays the irony on thick given the installation of JoeBama. https://www.thaipbsworld.com/blinken-calls-on-southeast-asian-nations-to-take-action-on-myanmar/
Now the Woke are going after statues of individuals – not for what the individual may or may not have done or believed in – but are going after the artist who was commissioned to create the statue because of the artist’s beliefs.
This particular statue, at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Mackay School of Mines was created by the same artist who did Mt. Rushmore – the Woke’s ultimate target.
Just a heads up on where this is going, it’s not enough to unperson the undesirables, now the Woke must unperson everyone the undesirable had any connection with, i.e. guilt by association. The school hasn’t made a decision yet.
https://www.kolotv.com/2021/07/14/mackay-statue-under-scrutiny/
I predict that ordinary public cemeteries will be targeted before long.
Ma Merkel and Obaden at the White House tomorrow. Dubya’s affection on DW for Ma is nauseating. Maybe he liked the mass illegals Ma imported? https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/short_news/biden-merkel-meeting-the-devil-is-in-the-detail/ https://www.dw.com/en/angela-merkel-meets-joe-biden-the-message-is-harmony/a-58244114