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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God has His saints everywhere!
Field Report-Peru / Paul Washer / HeartCry Missions
Matthew 18:15-17
“And if your brother sins against you, go reprove him, between you and him alone. If he will hear you, you have gained your brother. But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘every word may be strengthened upon the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ And if he fails to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he fails to listen to even to the church, let him be to you as the pagan and the tax collector.’
It is good to examine applicability, especially as it relates to a “church discipline“ situation. The first threshold that has to be met is that the person needs to be a brother or sister in the faith. As Paul noted in 1 Cor. 5:11 concerning a report of someone associated with the church in a grievous sin:
“For what is it to me to judge those outside? Do you not judge those within?”
The next threshold appears to relate to a sin or transgression “against“ another brother or sister. As we look to the end result of the transgressor against the individual, they are to be regarded as the group hearing those words at the time would regard a “publican and a tax collector“. That seems to equal essentially regarding them as not part of the fellowship, which seems to correspond with Paul wrote in 1 Cor. 5:11 concerning the previously noted matter: “But now, I wrote to you not to associate with anyone being designated a brother if he is sexually immoral or a coveter, or an idolater or verbal abuser, or a drunkard or swindler—with such a one not even to eat.”
Thus, we should also recognize that the set of verses might not always apply to all matters involving sin and transgression. For instance, if there is an abuse situation, would it make sense for the victim to return to the abuser alone to confront, both from the practicality point that each knows what happens as well as the safety point?
Though other Scriptures such as rendering unto Caesar and what is written in Romans 13 about the role of civil authorities in civil and criminal matters may well appear more appropriate, some church authority / discipline structure have reportedly proof-texted the above verses from Matthew 18 (either from a position of error or from evident questionable intent) as the only applicable and “biblical“ way to approach any and all transgressions. One would hope that the education that is being passed along as far as doctrine will include such differentiations and distinctions.
Anchors of the soul…we are all in different boats on the same turbulent sea. But our Anchor secures us each and every one.
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Had a cat, ca. 1983, slipped off with husband’s, thick steak fillet. Looked just like your pic, making the ‘kill’.
Husband ran throughout house after his cat and fillet.
Caught both. Fillet back on plate, cat in bathroom, door shut.
Why is the cat in the bathroom? “Teaching him a lesson.”
Ridiculous. I got up and let the cat out.
We ate our fillet dinner. Remember, interest rates at about 21% back in those days….just out of college. Horrible economy.
Best cat ever. Fun memory.
Fun pic. Thanks.
The original Blues Brothers movie is a long=time favorite of mine. It is the kind of movie that never really grows old. I can watch it anytime and, in fact, I have watched it anytime its on. This is a truly iconic American film. Ackroid and Belushi are at their genius best in this film.
Can’t leave out the famous Cab Calloway scene . . .
We watched this again a few weeks ago. It’s awesome.
Great minds . . . 🙂
1 October 1965
Bob Dylan appears at Carnegie Hall in New York and introduces his new touring band made up of guitarist Robbie Robertson, organist Garth Hudson, bassist Rick Danko, pianist Richard Manual and drummer Levon Helm. They will become known simply as The Band.
1 October 1966
Bassist Noel Redding auditions for Jimi Hendrix, who hires him along with drummer Mitch Mitchell, who had been recently fired from Georgie Fame And The Blue Flames. The trio form The Jimi Hendrix Experience.
1 October 1977
Not only was Star Wars a hit at the movie box office, “The Star Wars Theme” by Meco was the best selling single in the US. The orchestra was lead by American record producer and musician, Domenico Monardo. Both the single and the album “Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk” would be certified Platinum in the US.
Meco really captured the essence of “Star Wars” with this arrangement.
There is also a version out there with lyrics.
This video just shows how Bob Dylin was a poet, perhaps the poet, of his time. When you look back nobody was doing what he was doing. And yet, you can easily argue that he defined that era.
Being a fan of Dylan you might find the programming over at WUMB (public radio station out of Boston). On Bob’s Birthday they play 24 hurs of non stop Dylan. His songs and covers of his songs. It’s a day of greatness. I tune in every year for the past several years……………..
Other days; it is great Americana radio music. No commercials.
https://wumb.org/listenlive/setup.php
A great read is Levon Helm’s “This Wheels On Fire” autobiography…………..a walk thru the great decades of rock n roll.
Levon, born in Arkansas along the Mississippi delta, has deep roots in blues, country, blue grass that later became rock a billy and then rock n roll as we now know it.
https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/277511-this-wheel-s-on-fire-levon-helm-and-the-story-of-the-band
Levon and JJ Cale are two favorites of mine. You could say their were almost cut from the same cloth. Truly great musicians.
NATIONAL FIRE PUP DAY
National Fire Pup Day on October 1st recognizes the canine firefighters that have long been members of fire departments across the country.
While the Dalmation’s origin is unknown, their use in firehouses began during the 1700s. Trained as a carriage dog, the Dalmatian’s agility transferred quickly to horse-drawn fire engines. Even though Dalmations weren’t the only dogs fit for carriage work, they were the ones who mostly filled the role of fire dogs. They were also easily identified by their spotted and speckled coats.
In the days of the horse-drawn fire carts, they provided a valuable service, having a natural affinity to horses. The Dalmatian’s duty was to run alongside the horses. They ran in front of or beneath the wagon axles clearing the way.
Long after the red engines replaced horse-drawn wagons, the Dalmatian remains a recognizable tradition in fire stations across the country. These energetic firehouse mascots serve to educate the public about fire safety. They also represent past fire pups in honor of their heroism.
The breed is prone to deafness in either one or both ears. The Dalmatian isn’t the only breed with reports of deafness. Though dogs with white pigmentation tend to have a high frequency of congenital deafness.
Reminds me of my Amos. He’s been gone for a few years now. When he was a pup and messed up he’d hide under the coffee table. When he got bigger he’d stick his head under it and think that he was still hidden. Loved pairs and would check every day if there were any on the ground under the pear tree. We spread his ashes there.
NATIONAL BLACK DOG DAY
National Black Dog Day on October 1st encourages the adoption of a dog in the darker shades. Unfortunately, black dogs are less likely to be adopted for no other reason than their coloring. Regardless of behavior, size, breeding, personality, or age, the phenomenon persists.
It’s not really a phenomenon, it’s a fear. People have more fear of a black dog than other colors. Learned that years ago when living alone and wanting a “watchdog”. I was taking a self defense class and the cop teaching it said breed doesn’t matter, but choose black because they are intimidating. Adopted a two year old lab mix who was afraid of his own shadow, but on a leash, no one came near us.
My husband gave me a black lab pup for our 30th anniversary. I always thought he was the most beautiful dog I’d ever seen.
Our daughter, her husband, and their four littles have added a beautiful black lab to their family. The kidlets had been asking for a dog for ages, and the video of their realizing that the “stray” puppy (as they were told he was) in their yard was actually THEIRS is a treasure of mine.
More heartwarming was the overwhelming gratitude they expressed to their parents. That’s the part that resides in my heart. They named him Jet…an entirely apt moniker.
We rescued a black “lab” puppy (about 4 months old) who was chasing behind our truck one early morning years ago. My eight year old son was with me and he said “Mom, a puppy!” I said “oh, no” and he said “She’s following our truck.”
We stopped and with a little encouragement “Shiloh” jumped in. She had on a super tight choke collar and was mangy. We cut off the collar and fed her a few bowls of dog food, then took her to the vet who told us she was probably the result of a puppy mill, not carefully bred or taken care of, and dumped at the park.
My dad said we should have named her “Lucky” but we were the lucky ones. Her energy and affection and sweet disposition was a companion to my three boys and she grew up with them. We had her with us 12 years. Great dog.
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.””
Non disclosure expires-Maricopa auditors speak;
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/09/breaking-watch-az-audit-volunteers-just-find-truth-maricopa-county-elections-failed-human-didnt-sometimes-like-25-ballot/?utm_source=Gab&utm_campaign=websitesharingbuttons
This is powerful. The volunteers all came from Maricopa County and did this not only for Maricopa County, but for all of us, the entire nation. And they come from all different ethnic groups, and want clean elections. Worth watching
Happy Fluffy Flying Furday!
That doggie is lovin it…..
. . . 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)
Friday of the 15th Week after Pentecost
Afterfeast of the Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-giving Cross
September 18th on the Patristic Calendar of the Orthodox Christian Church
October 1st on the civil or commercial calendar
The Holy Epistle of Saint Paul to the Galatians 4: 18 – 21
The Holy Gospel according to the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Mark 6: 45 – 53
Among the many Saints and Holy Martyrs who are commemorated today are these:
Saint Eumenios, Bishop of Gortyna on Crete (+ 7th century)
Holy Martyr Ariadne of Phrygia (+ 2nd cenury)
Saint Hilarion, elder, of Optina Monastery (+ 1873)
THE SPHERE OF EXALTATION
“Jesus leadeth them up into a high mountain apart by themselves.” Mark ix. 2
We have all had times on the mount, when we have seen things from God’s standpoint and have wanted to stay there; but God will never allow us to stay there. The test of our spiritual life is the power to descend; if we have power to rise only, something is wrong. It is a great thing to be on the mount with God, but a man only gets there in order that afterwards he may get down among the devil-possessed and lift them up. We are not built for the mountains and the dawns and aesthetic affinities, those are for moments of inspiration, that is all. We are built for the valley, for the ordinary stuff we are in, and that is where we have to prove our mettle. Spiritual selfishness always wants repeated moments on the mount. We feel we could talk like angels and live like angels, if only we could stay on the mount. The times of exaltation are exceptional, they have their meaning in our life with God, but we must beware lest our spiritual selfishness wants to make them the only time.
We are apt to think that everything that happens is to be turned into useful teaching, it is to be turned into something better than teaching, viz., into character. The mount is not meant to TEACH us anything, it is meant to MAKE us something. There is a great snare in asking – What is the use of it? In spiritual matters we can never calculate on that line. The moments on the mountain tops are rare moments, and they are meant for something in God’s purpose.
Oswald Chambers
October 1st Devotional
“Modern, false education estranges from the true Light “which lighteth every man that cometh into the world,”* and does not approach It. But without Christ all education is vanity.”
* Holy Gospel of Saint John 1: 9.
From page 268 of “My Life in Christ” by Saint John of Kronstadt (+ 1908)
Dear Heavenly Father…Our Nation has been delivered into the hands of cruel and
evil tyrants. Our leaders have not only failed us but they have sold our God given
rights and have surrendered our lives and the lives of our children to be sacrificed
on the alter on the evil one.
Dear Father we pray that You in Your infinite mercy would instill the courage and
determination in the few leaders that still believe and follow Your Son to act in a righteous
manner and free us from these devils. It is in the holy name of Jesus I humbly pray.
Amen
AMEN AND AMEN
Amen.
This is exactly what I pray for. And for the blind and horribly misguided souls who are instrumental and apparently willingly following the devil’s agenda. That they are suddenly awakened. I freely admit that there seems little hope for this as I look at the misery being inflicted. But our Lord works His will, though we may not understand His methods. There are, to our eyes, miracles. I pray for us and especially for those so misguided to experience one…or two.
Spurgeon…once again
“He will give grace and glory.”
Psalm 84:11
Bounteous is Jehovah in his nature; to give is his delight. His gifts are beyond measure precious, and are as freely given as the light of the sun. He gives grace to his elect because he wills it, to his redeemed because of his covenant, to the called because of his promise, to believers because they seek it, to sinners because they need it. He gives grace abundantly, seasonably, constantly, readily, sovereignly; doubly enhancing the value of the boon by the manner of its bestowal. Grace in all its forms he freely renders to his people: comforting, preserving, sanctifying, directing, instructing, assisting grace, he generously pours into their souls without ceasing, and he always will do so, whatever may occur. Sickness may befall, but the Lord will give grace; poverty may happen to us, but grace will surely be afforded; death must come but grace will light a candle at the darkest hour. Reader, how blessed it is as years roll round, and the leaves begin again to fall, to enjoy such an unfading promise as this, “The Lord will give grace.”
The little conjunction “and” in this verse is a diamond rivet binding the present with the future: grace and glory always go together. God has married them, and none can divorce them. The Lord will never deny a soul glory to whom he has freely given to live upon his grace; indeed, glory is nothing more than grace in its Sabbath dress, grace in full bloom, grace like autumn fruit, mellow and perfected. How soon we may have glory none can tell! It may be before this month of October has run out we shall see the Holy City; but be the interval longer or shorter, we shall be glorified ere long. Glory, the glory of heaven, the glory of eternity, the glory of Jesus, the glory of the Father, the Lord will surely give to his chosen. Oh, rare promise of a faithful God!
Two golden links of one celestial chain:
Who owneth grace shall surely glory gain.
Mornin’ infidels!
Love it!
Time is but a shadow, a dream; already God sees us in glory and takes joy in our eternal beatitude. How this thought helps my soul! I understand then why He lets us suffer. -St. Therese
Never lose hope …
China power outages grow longer and widespread. After boycotting Australian imports of coal and major flooding Xi has failed to provide stable electric power for over 3/4 of the country. Now citizens are enduring multi day rotating outages. The economy is grinding to a sudden halt. Factories have laid off most workers due to Xi’s incompetence. The shortages of imported goods will only get worse in the coming months. I say this in the hope that this knowledge will help reduce the impact on fellow Treepers. Medicine, microchips and toys may be hard to find or increased prices in the near future. Buy what you need for Christmas and preps before the rush begins. I am no economist just a blue collar air conditioning tech but I see sudden and drastic changes to our norms. That barbie princess castle for my 3 year old daughter and the care bear she so eagerly wants may not be available soon. The medicine I take daily to the tools I need for work are all made in china. The news seems quiet so far, so in a way that is a good thing because we have seen what panic buying can do. Y’all check it out for yourselves and take whatever measures you see fit. Just learned about it last night and it is beginning to sink in that there very well could be disruptions to what we are used to.
God bless you all
Trump (now) and 2024!
Advice on early buying I’ve passed on to my grown children, who are so frantically busy with their lives and families, that they have no time to read news of the world. I pass on from my extensive reading things I feel could help them be prepared. I do have my purposes I like to think.
Don’t change Betsy.
Verse of the Day for Friday, October 1, 2021
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“Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.”
Psalms 63:3 (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.
Video about China’s power outages.
Coming to America this winter, as intended.
Thanks much. ?✝️??
15 BIG SOLUTIONS to Survive and Thrive Through Tyranny
https://www.coreysdigs.com/u-s/15-big-solutions-to-survive-and-thrive-through-tyranny/
The FBI and local authorities sent TWENTY VEHICLES to stage a predawn raid to arrest this man for TRESPASSING associated with the January 6th protest.
They searched his home for 5 1/2 hrs.
HE NEVER ENTERED THE CAPITOL BUILDING
Read THIS at the Gateway Pundit:
Breaking: FBI Arrests Retired Green Beret Jeremy Brown for Attending Jan. 6 Protests and Standing Outside Capitol — AFTER HE REFUSED TO BE THEIR INFORMANT!
Disgusting
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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Ad Rem, Menagerie, Stella….
Lucille asked me to let you know her ancient computer programming can no longer gain entry to WordPress.
Thus she won’t be visiting Stella’s for a while and to let you know she’ll miss the gang.
Thanks!
Thanks for letting us know. Wish I had seen this before today! I just sent her an email.
I was reading this and thinking, “Wow, it’s even worse than I thought.” https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/10/video-reporter-bobby-powell-violent-jan-6-protester-guy-federal-agent-heard-nothing-crickets-fbi-guy-video/