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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Mornings are best for me. ?
Me, too. First fruits.
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good grief! That kitten is Off the Charts adorable!
Pink noses get me, EVERYTIME.
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.””
I just all of 7 years old when I first heard “How High The Moon”. Of course I didn’t know what multi-track recording was all about but I did understand that the sound of Mary Ford’s voice was very special. Listening to Les Paul and Mary Ford’s song was my introduction into enjoying great music performances. I was captivated and, not having a record player in the house, I listened to it on our radio whenever it was played—which given its popularity in my little Oklahoma town was quite often.
Les Paul’s guitar playing on the original version of “How High The Moon” mystified guitar players around the world. Not only was he over-dubbing, but he demonstrated a virtuosity that was very hard to match. Most players didn’t even try. An acceptable accommodation was an attempt to capture a bit of the spirit if not the actual effect of Les Paul’s playing. In this interesting version by Toni Tennille she does it with two lead guitar players.
Emmylou Harris gets my vote for recording the best modern interpretation of this American classic. Typical for her, she made sure to assemble a first class selection of musicians to make the recording. I especially like Albert Lee’s fantastic solo.
13 October 1958
Little Anthony And The Imperials enjoy their biggest hit when their first Billboard Top 40 entry, “Tears On My Pillow” peaks at #4. Over the next seven years they would enjoy six more hits, including two that made the Top Ten, “Goin’ Out Of My Head” in 1964 and “Hurt So Bad” in 1965.
13 October 1965
The Who record “My Generation”, a song that expresses the anger and frustration of teenagers of the day. Roger Daltrey would later say that he stuttered the lyrics to try to fit them to the music. The BBC initially refused to play the song because it did not want to offend people who stammer, but later reversed its decision. The tune would rise to number 2 in the UK, but stalled at number 74 in the US.
13 October 1990
Bob Dylan performs for over 4,000 cadets at the US Military Academy in West Point, New York. Many of them sang along when he launched into “Blowin’ In The Wind”.
US NAVY BIRTHDAY
On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the first American naval force. Thus began the long and prestigious heritage of the United States Navy. Between 1922 and 1972, the Navy celebrated its birthday on October 27th, the date of Theodore Roosevelt’s birth. The Navy League of the United States designated the date due to Roosevelt’s foresight and vision in elevating the U.S. Navy into a premier force.
The change to October 13th was seen as the more relevant date in line with the first official action legislating a navy. Since 1972, the Navy has officially recognized October 13th as the official date of its birth.
What you see pictured are the nuclear powered USS Nimitz, Long Beach, Bainbridge on world tour.
I was on the USS Bainbridge CGN-25 from 1977-81.
Niiiiiice
Thank You for your Service, Sir
NATIONAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING DAY
National Yorkshire Pudding Day is observed across the United States each year on October 13th.
Not to be confused with a dessert, Yorkshire Pudding is a traditional English dish similar to a popover. The dish is made from a batter and usually served with roast meat and gravy.
Rebel ,,
You are making me look up a recipe now for Yorkshire Pudding !
That Looks Yummy ! ?
The “rebel” is a man (apologies if I’m being gender phobic – lol) whom I recognize is full of fantastic wares. Great selections – much wisdom, and to top the charts Breakfast in America. What more could a man ask for?. Nice work.
One of Agatha Christie’s mystery books has a scene in an English kitchen that features the preparation of Yorkshire Pudding. It was in “4:50 from Paddington” but there was no murder in the kitchen.
A lot of mockery is made of British cooking/cuisine. Having been lucky to live there for 20 years I can tell you this.
There is nothing more delicious than what is called a good British roast dinner…nothing. In that, there is no place to hide, so to speak. Just a beautiful meal of fresh vegetables, cooked to perfection, roast beef or roast chicken, two types of potatoes (mashed and boiled, why I never understood), and luscious gravy…proper from scratch gravy. And yes, sometimes the delectable Yorkshire pudding. All the flavours are there in abundance.
No frills, no fancy sauces, no petite servings. Just plain good food beautifully prepared. It takes a very good cook to present a meal like that. And I ate many of them, appreciating every single bite.
The small cookbook “Great British Cooking” has a few favorites of mine that we haven’t had for a while. Time to do so.
Oh I’d say so, Sepp. My sister-in-law lives in a circa 1400 farmhouse in Wales. So our Christmas dinners were not only delicious, they were eaten in that most beautiful home with an open wood burning fireplace, leaded glass windows, thick walls, candles, with family and friends…and a gorgeous Christmas pudding with hard sauce. Christmas crackers after, in which were a party hat and little favor. I’m making myself homesick now.
My five cents: A person may choose the illusion that if he should cease to think upon his God, then He does not exist. In reality, in physicality, and in the now, if The Word forgot, even for an instant to “think” about YOU, You and everything you “believe” reality to be – would cease to exist.
Reminds me of a fiction story where people figured out that they were just a dream of a sleeping god. Very much afraid that God would wake up.
Then there was another story where some monks had used a computer to speed their listing all the names of god. And when the programmer was patting himself on the back for a job well done, he noticed that the stars were all going out.
Me, I believe that when God creates something, that it exists. I have no clue if God is a parallel processor able to think of all things simultaneously, but if God doesn’t, His creations aren’t going to disappear while He thinks about something else. And can an all knowing God forget? If he forgets, then there is something He doesn’t know. If He can’t, does that mean He isn’t all powerful?
Which of course is why my opinion doesn’t add up to two cents.
I took a ride through the countryside yesterday and saw a HORSE IN A PASTURE wearing a HALLOWEEN COSTUME!
I didn’t know that was a thang; but, apparently, it’s a new trend among horse owners.
I will say, it was tastefully done and probably wouldn’t embarrass most self-respecting horses… lol
That’s him! lol…
No, actually, the one I saw wasn’t a ‘painted pony’ like that one. It was wearing one of those horse blanket/cover thingys kinda like this…
…except, it was more of a bright pumpkin orange color and also had a separate piece the same color that covered the ears and most of the front of the head. Looked pretty cool, actually.
I don’t know where you are located, but in my area of Pa hunting season is open. I always used a bright orange blanket, orange tail bag, and orange ear/face covers. I also hunt so I know the value of bright orange coverings. Be safe out there and happy hunting.
a powerful and beautiful song…
Yes, Annie, beautiful and powerfully encouraging…
Luke 12:8
I tell you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man will also confess him (or her) before the angels of God.
Can you imagine ever expanding joy in the presence of the Most High?
I’ll bet you can.
Thanks for the song.
i like the way you talk.. and your welcome !
. . . 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 true Anchor of my life.
The 50th Psalm (Septuagint)
Psalm 51 (KJV – Masoretic)
Amen.
Brace yourselves for another day in the Hay-Shun-Nation….or the Taxation Nation.
God Help Us – no one else will.
No one else can.
You might be right.
SAD
INDIVIDUAL DISCOURAGEMENT AND PERSONAL ENLARGEMENT
“Moses went out unto his brethren, and looked on their burdens.” Exodus ii. 11
Moses saw the oppression of his people and felt certain that he was the one to deliver them, and in the righteous indignation of his own spirit he started to right their wrongs. After the first strike for God and for the right, God allowed Moses to be driven into blank discouragement, He sent him into the desert to feed sheep for forty years. At the end of that time, God appeared and told Moses to go and bring forth His people, and Moses said – “Who am I, that I should go?” In the beginning Moses realized that he was the man to deliver the people, but he had to be trained and disciplined by God first. He was right in the individual aspect, but he was not the man for the work until he had learned communion with God.
We may have the vision of God and a very clear understanding of what God wants, and we start to do the thing, then comes something equivalent to the forty years in the wilderness, as if God had ignored the whole thing, and when we are thoroughly discouraged God comes back and revives the call, and we get the quaver in and say – “Oh, who am I?” We have to learn the first great stride of God – “I AM THAT I AM hath sent thee.” We have to learn that our individual effort of God is an impertinence; our individuality is to be rendered incandescent by a personal relationship to God (see Matthew iii. 17). We fix on the individual aspect of things; we have the vision – “This is what God wants me to do;” but we have not got into God’s stride. If you are going through a time of discouragement, there is a big personal enlargement ahead.
Oswald Chambers
October 13th Devotional
Mornin’ infidels.
When are all the spineless Republicans going to start acting like AMERICANS?
NEVER!!
Insert smiley face here……I can’t figure out how to do it!
Verse of the Day for Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
John 12:26 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessing 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.
Amen.
Just saw a fleeting double rainbow in a fast moving cloudy sky. A bit of hope for another morning in a nation I don’t recognize anymore. We must never lose hope.
Hi betsy, I saw a double rainbow the other day too. I considered it an “instant message” from God, as I had just finished prayng.
I think you were right to do so. I did as well. God’s promise…eternal.?
Southwest Airlines CEO blinks. “We are not going to fire anyone over this vaccine mandate.”
GOOD TO HEAR!
Ol’ Herb and Texans would not like to hear anything but that.
We will see. These guys never had a mandate to begin with yet they try to enforce a press release? BS, all of it.
They are all globalist and lie to get us to relax.
Yup, Palerider,
This current crop of woke CEOs are a sorry lot as they cozy up to the communist enemies of America.
The American patriots (employees and customers) are going to have to take them to task for the damage they are jointly inflicting on Americans and America.
At this point in 2021, you are either for Making America Great Again or you are part of the coup plot……the die is cast, there is no middle ground to straddle.
I had an epiphany the last few days, I actually kinda forgot these issues due to ‘tee pee livin’ learned them many years ago.
I lived in the country and we did whatever we had to to survive. Put it nicely, many times we didn’t ask.
I had to step into that place this week. I see two things.
1) all these people In power are criminals who will do anything at all to get their way. Killing is a byproduct. Wars are not fought for any other reason anymore.
2) we must get there Way of thinking quick to survive.
You think Karen is your neighbor? Your friend or equal?
You believe in fair play?
You believe laws are enforced for your protection?
You believe anybody actually voted for this?
Palerider,
Once you see it….you can’t unsee it.
HOW COOL! Blue Origin launches 90 year old William Shatner, AKA Captain Kirk of Star Trek fame, into space.
George Takei must be dying of jealousy right now.
I certainly hope he is. 👿
I was so happy about it! Star Trek came out when I was 12 years old, and it was one of my favorite shows. And now, at age 66, I watched Mr. Shatner finally make it into space, probably one of his dreams if not his highest one.
And I had an idea before the launch, and it worked out great, beautiful. From my computer music library, I played the Star Trek theme version where the lady sings, noted the time stamp where she starts to sing. Then, as the launch came up, I killed the sound on the live broadcast at the right time, and kicked on the Star trek theme. And the timing was perfect, the lady started to sing exactly when the rocket engine fired up. Watched the launch with the Star Trek theme on, it was beautiful and awesome, very happy and emotional (felt very, very glad for Mr. Shatner!). My daughter watched the launch too (she is a Trekkie, like me), she also wants to see it the way I did, so I am going to make a video of the launch for her, using the Star Trek theme version I listened to while watching the launch. I know she will love it!
We were concerned about Mr. Shatner’s age. Space launches are rough (Both my daughter and me have been through two simulated space launches, even without the gravity effect from acceleration, the vibration is horrible, very hard on your back). But he made it ok!
We are happy for Mr. Shatner. And Star Trek has been an inspiration for many people throughout the planet, who have gone into engineering and space programs (I was an electrician with the Coast Guard for 20 years, and my granddaughter is going to a robotics school, and she is a straight A student! Amazing! She studies everything from advanced math to Space! I have told her it would be great if she turns out to be the one person who finds out warp drive is possible, and she figures out how to do it!)
On a planet gone completely insane with the New World Order Covid insanity and tyranny, we needed a happy day to feel better. Today was it! Thank you, Captain Kirk!
In related news, productivity at American companies experienced a huge increase.
This cartoon is delightfully accurate.
Worshipping the golden calf called Covid Vaccine
Republican Jon Dunwell wins special Iowa House election in Newton
Seat held by Democrats for 46 years
Hank Garland. Considered one of Nashville’s best guitar “gunslingers”….Sugafoot Rag sold over 1 million copies which is amazing considering there were no downloads etc. People had to go to a store and buy a recording. Hank can be heard on some of America’s greatest songs – Everly Brothers, Elvis, Patsy Cline, Eddie Arnold, etc.
Jingle Bells Rock ? That’s Hank’s guitar playing………
I’m in tears right now…
I spoke to the hubby earlier today. The port in which he works gave everyone an ultimatum: no jab by 11/8, no job.
This is in TX. Is there anything he can do? He’s diabetic. He has had to be the manager of two virus scares in three ships. He had to call for tests for crews, arrange for lab testing, quarantine, etc. I didn’t see him for three weeks straight those two times they had the scares. He has come out of it unscathed.
I’m concerned that, if the virus hasn’t killed him yet, the jab will.
We need prayers. We are in an impossible situation.
Also, my mom is coming to this area to live in a nursing home soon. I don’t know the least as to what to do and how to do it. I may be given power of attorney over her affairs. I’m scared, frankly.
Thanks.
See sepp’s post below for references. Do not back down. My spouse in same situation.
I suggest for people to stop referring to it as a jab, since that makes it sound simple and easy to endure. It is an experimental biologic agent (quote from Frontline Doctors). I actually call it an experimental toxin.
theduchessofkitty Govenor Abbot signed an Executive Order banning the vaccine mandates. Contact his office and the Attorney Generals office for assistance. You have my prayers. Also he should apply for a medical exemption.
Put in for religious and medical expemptions; create a paper trail……..prayer………..does your husband have accumulated vacation/sick time? Use that to delay getting the jab…………..the politics of this thing are going to have to play out before we see any consensus either politically or legally.
Saying a pryaer for you and others in your situation.
DailyMail: Katie Couric admits she edited her 2016 interview with Ruth Bader Ginsburg to ‘protect’ the ‘elderly’ justice after she said people who kneel for the anthem were showing ‘contempt’ for a country that allowed them to ‘live a decent life’
I just need to vent! I have a friend who is 80. He’s been very healthy and active entire life. His doc advised him to take Cov shots last Jan and he did. I was very upset and I told him no more injections…regardless. His damn doc told him he needed booster. He got it! WTH…he landed in hospital following week with clots. Neither the medical staff, nor cardiologist he saw today asked him if he’d had COVID shots. How can that be?
I have a friend who’s 99 and did the same thing (he seems ok for the time being).
prayers out for your friend…
I believe the intent of the “vaccine” is to cull the herd, population control.
Any other vaccine with 25 deaths or so has been shut down. We have seen thousands of deaths, more injuries. Yet the carnage continues. Those in charge ignore the carnage and cover it up while hiding legitimate cures. Appalling.
Pray to God to restore our country and protect our people.
Liberty Counsel in Florida
has a very large and well-organized list of research and resources on many covid-19 issues on its site.
http://www.lc.org/vaccine
If they outlaw aspirin,( for our own safety of course) you can always make your own. Also, the willow tree bark is great for getting “Starts” on any plant you are rooting. Just sayin.
https://home-remedies.wonderhowto.com/how-to/make-aspirin-from-willow-tree-0142525/
Look into garlic capsules, too.
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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Read about king David’s army. They were criminals and outcasts, just as David was and Jesus. Matter of fact mosses was deemed a criminal by his fellow Egyptians.
Hmm pattern there huh, and why is that?
Sheep stay with sheep, and the instruction book states “the kingdom of God is taken by the violent”.
When you stop debating these issues and step into the fight you understand.
These people found a way no matter what, and that has to be our actions and attitude. That point is where miracles happen.
David faced lions, wolves, no telling what else and knew there was a way. Goliath was gravy. Defeated before David ever picked up those stones.
We just have begun to fight.