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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Whistling – thanks for info yesterday….
Glad you saw it (though I doubt you’ll see this).
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You can’t look at kittens and have any problems.
They won’t be able to walk down the street.
Nancy Pelosi booed in England : ” The whole world knows Trump WON , Nancy ! ”
welovetrump.com
Don’t know about you but I could use a little Thomas Newman solace tonight . . . I hope you find as much enjoyment and quiet solitude as i’m hoping for. Enjoy . . .
These peaceful songs are most welcome after yesterday. In fact, while listening to the first one, I was thinking, “We need more heart … ” and just then, by coincidence, images of hearts started appearing in the video. ❤️
Have a wonderful and blessed Sunday, Treepers. Always know that Our Lord loves us and wants the best for us. Belief starts with asking for forgiveness. It’s as simple as that. No kidding. Be well. And love our Lord.
The soul of America right there, Garrison. It’s still with us. And Almighty God is present in the middle of those lovely boys. Thank you.
This is heart music. The cultural roots go deep within us.
Comrades… https://www.dhs.gov/see-something-say-something/about-campaign/seesay-day?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=rg.facebook-fy21.s4-see.say.day.engagement&utm_content=see.say.day_ad2&utm_term=see-say-day_2&fbclid=IwAR39nltx7V-RtmMt4-e8HrCIIr2tBHu4P8b69htqDRgLfcc-oeSJ-1PKJKA
Right after 9/11 twenty years ago, there was a similar “See something, say something” request. I was flying a lot for work and saw people on the ground in the landing path over a remote area observing and appearing to photograph the plane. I decided to say something. I found a security guy and told him what I saw. He said that if they were on the inside of the fence, they were ours and if they were on the outside, people can look at planes and take pictures. I never reported another and changed my mind about the necessity to do so.
I suspect this most recent push may be to identify American “insurgents” for later investigation. If I really turn up the conspiracy meter, I see the building of a database to “Red Flag” for any number of rights restrictions.
Indeed! They are no longer interested in hunting terrorists. They just want to lock down those that believe in the constitution.
Thinking of “today”, thinking of “now”:
2 Cor. 6:2 (cf. Isaiah 49:8)
“For He says: “In the acceptable time I listened to you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; behold, now is the day of salvation.
Isaiah 55:6-7
“Seek the LORD while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the LORD, and He will have mercy on them, and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.”
Hebrews 3:15a (cf. Psalms 95:7-8)
“As it has been said: “If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts…”
Revelation 22:17 (cf. Isaiah 55:1)
“The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely.”
Thinking of why:
Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
Romans 5:8
“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
John 5:24
“Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.”
Thinking of how:
Luke 18:13
“And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his chest, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’”
James 4:8a
“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”
John 6:28-29
“Therefore they said to Him, “What must we do, that we may be doing the works of God?” Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you should believe in Him whom He has sent.””
Mark 9:24b
“‘Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.'”
Acts 16:30-31
“Then he brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.””
“Joe Biden to Resettle Afghans in 46 States, Many Going to Swing States.”
News Link: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/16/joe-biden-to-resettle-afghans-in-46-states-many-going-to-swing-states/
^ Not a single Republican governor cared enough about the state’s citizens they represent to oppose dropping Muslims fresh from a sectarian Islamic war (their point-of-view) into U.S. neighborhoods.
Absolutely disgusting!
Yup. I’m a Texan. Best to hold my tongue/pen.
Better still to hold your gun. Better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6. Former Texan here, lamenting over what you’re enduring.
Once a Texan, always a Texan, no matter where you go.
. . . 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.
The 50th Psalm (Septuagint)
Psalm 51 (KJV – Masoretic)
19 September 1969
Creedence Clearwater Revival scored their only UK #1 single with “Bad Moon Rising”.
19 September 1978
Linda Ronstadt‘s latest release, “Living in the U.S.A.” is issued with advance orders of two million units, making it a Double Platinum LP before it even hit the stores.
19 September 2004
The Guinness World Records released figures that showed that Status Quo have had more hit singles on the UK chart than any other band in history. The group made the chart 61 times, dating from “Pictures of Matchstick Men” in 1968 to “You’ll Come Around” in 2004. Queen was second with 52 hits, while The Rolling Stones and UB40 had 51 hits each.
that song sucked.
gooooooood all fashion rock….
WIFE APPRECIATION DAY
Wife Appreciation Day on the third Sunday in September provides an opportunity for spouses to show appreciation to their wives.
Ummm…. that should be an everyday thing
Indeed, I make mine breakfast in bed 365 days a year.
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 6th on the Patristic Calendar of the Orthodox Christian Church
September 19th on the civil or commercial calendar
Orthros / Matins Holy Gospel according to the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Mark 16: 1 – 8
Divine Liturgy: First Epistle of the Holy Apostle Paul to the Corinthians 16: 13 – 24
Holy Gospel according to the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew 21: 33 – 42
Among the many Saints and Holy Martyrs who are commemorated today are these:
Commemoration of the Miracle of the Holy Archangel Michael at Colossae of Phrygia (Chonae) (4th century). Epistle to the Hebrews 2: 2 – 10; Holy Gospel according to the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke 10: 16 – 21.
Holy Martyr Romulus and 11,000 others in Armenia (+ 107 – 115)
Saint Mang / Magnus of Füssen, Apostle or Enlightener of the Allgäu region of Germany (+ 750 – 772)
This link is to the account of the Miracle of the Holy Archangel Michael at Colossae. Other miracles are included.
http://www.cpress.orthodoxws.com/lives_6_september
Also, the Explanation of the Holy Gospel according to Saint Matthew 21: 33 – 42 (The Stone which the Builders Rejected) is at this link.
http://www.cpress.orthodoxws.com/c_13th_pentecost
There is a printed sermon on the First Epistle of Saint Paul to the Corinthians 16: 13 – 24 “Quit You Like Men” by Father James Thornton that is particularly inspiring. (The link uses http, so a security flag might pop up.)
http://www.orthodoxinfo.com/praxis/frjames_quityou.aspx
Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating in September!
Happy Anniversary to anyone celebrating this month, too.
A few years ago I was posting at the premier site in Australia for climate change sceptics run by Jo Nova.
I tried to post the following quote from Winston Churchill that he wrote in his book The River War . Churchill was a prolific writer and published five books before he was 25 years old. This one was about his experiences as a young Lieutenant in the British Army. Originally published as a two volume set it is now sold as a single volume and in some cases the following quote and some others have been edited out.
The River War – St. Augustine (staugustine.net)
“How dreadful are the curses which Mohammedanism lays on its votaries! Besides the fanatical frenzy, which is as dangerous in a man as hydrophobia in a dog, there is this fearful fatalistic apathy. The effects are apparent in many countries. Improvident habits, slovenly systems of agriculture, sluggish methods of commerce, and insecurity of property exist wherever the followers of the Prophet rule or live. A degraded sensualism deprives this life of its grace and refinement; the next of its dignity and sanctity. The fact that in Mohammedan law every woman must belong to some man as his absolute property – either as a child, a wife, or a concubine – must delay the final extinction of slavery until the faith of Islam has ceased to be a great power among men. Thousands become the brave and loyal soldiers of the faith: all know how to die but the influence of the religion paralyses the social development of those who follow it. No stronger retrograde force exists in the world. Far from being moribund, Mohammedanism is a militant and proselytizing faith. It has already spread throughout Central Africa, raising fearless warriors at every step; and were it not that Christianity is sheltered in the strong arms of science, the science against which it had vainly struggled, the civilisation of modern Europe might fall, as fell the civilisation of ancient Rome.”
― Winston Churchill, The River War
My post with that quote did not appear on Jo Nova’s board. She emailed me and told me she was sorry but in Australia it is illegal to write anything that could be considered as defaming a religion or race and one is not even allowed to quote such statements. She is a great fan of Churchill and couldn’t believe that she could not quote him.
So what is going on in Australia right now does not surprise me a bit.
That’s one of my favorite Churchill quotes. Study or experience Islam and one gains great appreciation for this perfect distillation of that abomination.
Shame about those thought crime laws. Truth Has No Agenda, Agendas Have No Truth.
a couple more quotes from Winnie: at dinner a woman told churchill “You’re drunk” Churchill replied ” yes, I’m drunk and you’re ugly. In the morning I’ll be sober but you’ll still be ugly.”
Noel Coward sent Winston two tickets for the opening his new play with note : “here are two tickets bring a friend if you have one” Winston replies “can’t make the opening but will attend second night, if there is one.”
“The Last Lion” is a series (I think) of 3 books, biographies, on Winston Churchill, written by a bloke who’s last name is “Manchester”…
The author gives intense detail to Churchill’s military experience (and whole life)…a difficult to follow read, but well worth the time!
When Taliban Joe found out that he had droned seven children, he laughed and said:
“If you can’t sniff ’em, snuff ’em.”
Mornin’ infidels.
And here comes the righteous mockery. The corrupt and criminally inept FBI will never be allowed to live this one down.
DO YOU CONTINUE TO GO WITH JESUS?
“Ye are they which have continued with Me in My temptations.” Luke xxi. 28
It is true that Jesus Christ is with us in our temptations, but are we going with Him in His temptations? Many of us cease to go with Jesus from the moment we have an experience of what He can do. Watch when God shifts your circumstances, and see whether you are going with Jesus, or siding with the world, the flesh and the devil. We wear His badge, but are we going with Him? “From that time many of His disciples went back and walked no more with Him.”
The temptations of Jesus continued throughout His earthly life, and they will continue throughout the life of the Son of God in us. Are we going with Jesus in the life we are living now?
We have the idea that we ought to shield ourselves from some of the things God brings round us. Never! God engineers circumstances and whatever they may be like we have to see that we face them while abiding continually with Him in His temptations. They are HIS temptations, not temptations to us, but temptations to the life of the Son of God in us. The honour of Jesus Christ is at stake in your bodily life. Are you remaining loyal to the Son of God in the things which beset His life in you?
Do you continue to go with Jesus? The way lies through Gethsemane, through the city gate, outside the camp; the way lies alone, and the way lies until there is no trace of a footstep left, only the voice, “FOLLOW ME.”
Oswald Chambers
September 19th Devotional
It is important that Christians read this. In 2-parts.
Beloved:
Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist,
there is disorder and every foul practice.
As usual you have been lied to about the severity of this years wildfire season. Burned acreage is much lower than many previous years.
National Fire News | National Interagency Fire Center (nifc.gov)
Now imagine using 1984 as the lower cut off.
It would look like Fires have been drastically increasing, with highs in 2006, 2015 and 2017, completely ignoring that things were five times worse in 1929-1930.
Then create imaginary data showing that things haven’t ever changed before 1984. And you have created your own scam on par with Anthropogenic Climate Change.
Verse of the Day for Sunday, September 19, 2021
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“And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.”
Psalms 50:15 (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.
Sharri Markson from Sky News is coming out with a book that’s a culmination of her efforts studying Anthony Fauci. She notes the following on Sky News hours ago:
“I found out that his [Fauci’s] agencies had funded 60 projects at the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
I found out that he wrote a paper back in 2012 where he argued that gain of function research that’s genetically manipulating coronaviruses to make them even more dangerous and more transmissible, Fauci said that this was worth the risk of a pandemic.
And he even funded research, his agency funded coronavirus research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, in conjunction with the Chinese military.”
Video:
Sorry I can not help -FF
“Peter Brimelow, writing several years ago in Forbes,1 calculated that affirmative action cost the U.S. $350 billion, or 4 percent of Gross Domestic Product, for the year 1992.
To calculate this figure, Mr. Brimelow totaled the direct cost of various government enforcement agencies, and estimated indirect costs in lost productivity, inefficiencies, extra staffing, etc. in private industry and government. If his figures are at all accurate (and to my knowledge no one has ever challenged them), the cost of affirmative action since it first began in the mid-1960’s is now well into the trillions.
This cannot but have hurt America’s international competitiveness.”
Reference: Brimelow, Peter, “When Quotas Replace Merit, Everybody Suffers,” Forbes, February 1993, pp. 80-82.
“Evergreen State College students host ‘No Whites Allowed’ event for second year in a row, but at what cost?”
Link: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/red-alert-politics/evergreen-state-college-students-host-no-whites-allowed-event-for-second-year-in-a-row-but-at-what-cost
More propaganda:
Tropical Storm Peter forms as the 16th Atlantic storm of 2021, continuing the busy tropical seasonTropical Storm Peter forms as the 16th Atlantic storm of 2021, continuing the busy tropical season (msn.com)
BASIN CURRENT YTD NORMAL YTD PERCENTAGE OF NORMAL YTD
N. Hemisphere 309.1355 350 88%
Western N,
Pacific 127.638 171 74%
Eastern+
Central
N. Pacific 84.45 103 81%
N. Atlantic 80.8825 67 120%
N. Indian 16.165 7 230%
Global 467.5035 522 89%
Global Tropical Cyclone Activity | Ryan Maue (climatlas.com)
Well I tried to make it readable but can’t figure out how.
I’ve always loved this Welch tune and this text, but you rarely hear them together.
https://tinyurl.com/2w8vhpf6
“Welsh” (unfortunate typo, sorry).
I’m not a religious person, at the age of 48 I’m dipping my toe in. Mom & dad sent me to vacation bible school. Mom was politely asked not to send me back as I asked too many questions.
Have always enjoyed gospel, bluegrass, etc. Many of the songs bring a tear, or a flood of tears.
A few months ago I stumbled upon Hillsong Worship on YouTube. They have videos with hundreds of millions of views. I want to be a part of this.
I had a reason for this post; Christians are the majority; majority wins.
Not always.
God bless you, Smokey Jo. Glad you are drawing close to God, despite all the temporary imperfections of the church. Those will be worked out in time. Eternity beckons. Jesus is coming again to reward those who simply trust in him and there will be a great, glad reunion of all those who likewise place their faith in him who alone is perfectly “Faithful and True” (as he is called in Revelation). He is also coming to put everything right and renew all things. The journey of faith in the God of the Bible is “the ancient and everlasting way,” the one true, but narrow, way through this world to an eternal life of joy. Jesus says of himself, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” (John 14:6) And indeed he is. I wish you every blessing on your own journey. I hope and trust we will one day meet, if not here, then on that distant shore. Peace in Christ to you. (2Thess 3:16)
The Battle Is The Lords
Post author
By Dianne Marshall
Post date
September 19, 2021
https://diannemarshallreport.com/the-battle-is-the-lords/
FEAR NOT, FOR THE LORD IS WITH YOU ALWAYS …
[Excerpt] Read more at the link above…
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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Amen.
Awhile back, when there were discussions about giving up cable, someone here gave a web address where you could watch shows free online. It started with the letter R. I had it bookmarked on my old laptop which conked out recently and so I don’t have it anymore. I’d greatly appreciate it if anyone has it and would post it again. It was free and you didn’t have to download anything. Thanks in advance!
✝️ Lord, thank You for the day. Amen.