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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Frank Field, this is for you:
I myself have performed a miracle.
One time while stranded in Mexico, I came across a blind and crippled beggar in front of the Cathedral.
As I reached stealthily into his cup to filch a $20 bill, his sight miraculously returned and he was not only able to walk again, but even more miraculously, he was able to run down the street fast enough to almost catch me.
The Lord works in mysterious ways.
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Dearest griever,
Perhaps I should stop asking of beggars who hit me up for a dollar if they have change for a hundred dollar bill? Bad response?
I’m a slow runner?
The lumps on my head reveal my stingy backside?
The way of transgressors is hard?
Your post cracked me up!
Some years ago I was in New Orleans and saw a pan handler approaching. I spoke first and asked him if he could spare a few bucks since I wanted to buy my wife a drink but I was a little short. He took it with good humor and we both had a laugh.
Just trying to kick off your day with a laugh—nothing personal my friend.
=J
Enjoyed it ?
As far as “exciting evidence”:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Lunas_Decalogue_Stone
“One argument against the stone’s antiquity is its apparent use of modern Hebrew (or otherwise atypical) punctuation, though amateur epigrapher Barry Fell argued that the punctuation is consistent with antiquity. Other researchers dismiss the inscription based on the numerous stylistic and grammatical errors that appear in the inscription.
“According to archaeologist Kenneth Feder, “the stone is almost certainly a fake.” He points out that “the flat face of the stone shows a very sharp, crisp inscription…” His main concern however is the lack of any archaeological context. He argues that to get to the location of the stone would have required whoever inscribed it to have “stopped along the way, encamped, eaten food, broken things, disposed of trash, performed rituals, and so on. And those actions should have left a trail of physical archaeological evidence across the greater American Southwest, discovery of which would undeniably prove the existence of foreigners in New Mexico in antiquity with a demonstrably ancient Hebrew material culture…” and states that “There are no pre-Columbian ancient Hebrew settlements, no sites containing the everyday detritus of a band of ancient Hebrews, nothing that even a cursory knowledge of how the archaeological record forms would demand there would be. From an archaeological standpoint, that’s plainly impossible.”
“British archaeologist Keith Fitzpatrick-Matthews has concluded that “Viewed dispassionately, the Los Lunas inscription is a clear, but well constructed forgery (for its day). Despite the claims of high antiquity, there are features of the text (such as the mixing of letter forms between two separate alphabets) that are much more likely to derive from the work of a modern forger than from an ancient Hebrew or Samaritan scribe. The evidence for its origin is poor, but a comparison with the Bat Creek Stone suggests that it was a Mormon forgery. The ‘Mormon Battalion’, which was part of the US Army during the Mexican War, is known to have marched from Santa Fe down the Rio Grande Valley, passing close by, and it is possible that this is the date of the inscription.””
I spend time in Scripture. Daily. Mornings. I find Spurgeons daily devotional wonderful.
The I come here to get some supplemental grub for my heart and mind.
The above post by Whistling Past was the first post I remember that didn’t really “register” with me, and I wouldn’t have complained. I would have simply overlooked it and moved on.
Thanks for posting what you did. It cinched up some loose ends in my “hunch factor” and thinking.
Glad you’re here ?
Glad all of you are here. You all go well with morning scripture and coffee.
Yay!
In 1871 a man claimed local Indians showed him a rock with inscriptions that had been there long before they moved to the area. Did the Indians only move there in 1860? Or did that man make that story up?
The Mormon Battalion, recruited for service during the Mexican War, passed that way in 1846. 25 years can feel like a long time. But he is using Indians to make it sound like 1000s of years.
There are definitely inconsistencies between that story and the attribution of the forgery to the Mormon Battalion. But then the evidence quoted above only serves to prove it a forgery. The attribution of guilt is evidence free. Funny that.
Worse, if that attribution of guilt is correct, there would surely be lots of evidence. There might even be journals recording the act. And if the forger was victimizing the Mormons, as many forgers have over the years, there would surely be records of how they fell for it. Also, there could be evidence of similar stylistic errors, similar grammatical errors and similar alphabet mixing in contemporary writings that could help nail down the sources of the mistakes.
As in most forgeries, the guilt likely lies with the person to first show it to the world, or the person who showed it to that person. I think we can rule out the Indians.
In another note, Feder’s quote about ‘no pre-Columbian ancient Hebrew settlements’ begs the question about why he has left open the possibilities of post-Columbian ancient Hebrew settlements and modern Hebrew settlements pre or post Columbus.
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These two kitties look a lot like Lucy and Pokey.
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.”
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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.”
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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 never heard this hymn until about 15 years ago. It’s been one of my favorites ever since. It was written in the 1500s in what would become Germany. According to hymnary.org, the text is the only known hymn written by Elizabeth Cruciger, the daughter of a Polish noble family, who married a Lutheran clergyman. Like many hymns from that time, the writer of the music is not known.
This is traditionally regarded as an Epiphany hymn, rejoicing in the incarnation of God in Jesus Christ. I like it also as a hymn for Advent season, as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ.
HERR CHRIST DER EINIG GOTTS SOHN — THE ONLY SON FROM HEAVEN
The only Son from heaven, foretold by ancient seers,
By God the Father given, in human form appears.
No sphere His light confining, no star so brightly shining,
As He, our Morning Star.
O time of God appointed, O bright and holy morn!
He comes, the king annointed, the Christ, the virgin-born,
Grim death to vanquish for us, to open heav’n before us
And bring us life again.
O Lord, our hearts awaken to know and love You more,
In faith to stand unshaken, in spirit to adore,
That we, through this world moving, each glimpse of heaven proving,
May reap its fullness there.
Δ O Father here before You with God the Holy Ghost
And Jesus we adore You, O pride of angel host:
Before You mortals lowly cry “Holy, holy, holy,
O blessed Trinity.”
Thank you, really loved this.
Thank you for your comment. It is such a nice hymn, isn’t it.
LUCY AND HER BABIES Part 2
… Lucy the Cat was very smart and alert, but not at all mean or naughty. She was good to her people and to her brother.
Lucy inexplicably favored me. She was a daddy’s girl. She was nice enough to my wife, but she spent most of her people time with me… somewhere on top of me if I was lying down, or coming by to chirp hello if I was working in the yard or if I went out to the patio to smoke a cigar. When we had guests, Lucy would sit in all the men’s laps, one after the other. But she didn’t pay much attention to the women.
The world was different a half-century ago. The vet’s whole building carried the scent of his pipe. There was not so much emphasis on getting every single female cat spayed. And it was not considered abuse to let cats be outdoors when they wanted. So Lucy was footloose and fertile, as became obvious faster than I would have imagined.
To be continued …
Once upon a time, I puzzled about music, puzzled about why it so affeted our emotionss, why we so waited for new musical experiences. I was listening to Queen when I thought about this. I was curious about what creative spur motivated the band—where the creative motivation to do somethis this unique came from?
The interesting thing about Youtube, the interesting thing about, indeed, about music itself is its remarkable ability to capture the senses in such unexpected ways. This is what musical talent abetted by a healthy dolop of musical genius gives us.
Sometimes we trip over genius without realizing we have it. Sometimes we work very, very hard to achieve the same exact thing. Is one better than the other? Nope. We’d best take it when it happens and be happy that we have it.
Enjoy, Treepers. Does it really matter if nobody else does? Nope, not at all. This is our experience. It’s our moment. Let others creates their other moments . . . If they can.
No Queen this time. Instead, let’s listen to Voces8. Genius enough for this moment.
I so want us all to experience solace from these exquisite performances on this night, Treeper friends.
Garrison, these are lovely. Thank you very much. I think I like the Kyrie best, but all three really appeal to me.
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Got you prayed up, Treeper Buddy. ?
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Job 37
1
“My heart pounds as I think of this.
It trembles within me.
2
Listen carefully to the thunder of God’s voice
as it rolls from his mouth.
3
It rolls across the heavens,
and his lightning flashes in every direction.
4
Then comes the roaring of the thunder—
the tremendous voice of his majesty.
He does not restrain it when he speaks.
5
God’s voice is glorious in the thunder.
We can’t even imagine the greatness of his power.
6
“He directs the snow to fall on the earth
and tells the rain to pour down.
7
Then everyone stops working
so they can watch his power.
8
The wild animals take cover
and stay inside their dens.
9
The stormy wind comes from its chamber,
and the driving winds bring the cold.
10
God’s breath sends the ice,
freezing wide expanses of water.
11
He loads the clouds with moisture,
and they flash with his lightning.
12
The clouds churn about at his direction.
They do whatever he commands throughout the earth.
13
He makes these things happen either to punish people
or to show his unfailing love.
14
“Pay attention to this, Job.
Stop and consider the wonderful miracles of God!
15
Do you know how God controls the storm
and causes the lightning to flash from his clouds?
16
Do you understand how he moves the clouds
with wonderful perfection and skill?
17
When you are sweltering in your clothes
and the south wind dies down and everything is still,
18
he makes the skies reflect the heat like a bronze mirror.
Can you do that?
19
“So teach the rest of us what to say to God.
We are too ignorant to make our own arguments.
20
Should God be notified that I want to speak?
Can people even speak when they are confused?[a]
21
We cannot look at the sun,
for it shines brightly in the sky
when the wind clears away the clouds.
22
So also, golden splendor comes from the mountain of God.[b]
He is clothed in dazzling splendor.
23
We cannot imagine the power of the Almighty;
but even though he is just and righteous,
he does not destroy us.
24
No wonder people everywhere fear him.
All who are wise show him reverence.”
Sundance, I have noticed an increase of what is most likely Democratic Fed agent provocateurs making thinly veiled calls for violence or illegality.
They will be doing this in order to smear you by association and/or to incite some poor disillusioned soul in your comments.
I would recommend making a periodical post telling your readers to loudly and directly denounce anyone advocating violence or illegality – it is just what the Fascists want.
The non-aggressive approach is best for now. Teaching others along the path as we are shoved downward. Then, when the time is right, more of us will be ready and determined to engage the enemy. Until then, resolve to clean house when the opportunity arises.
GTFO, Fed. There will be no “engaging the enemy” – take your disgusting incitement out of here.
No incitement here. Lets go Brandon.
FELLOWSHIP IN THE GOSPEL
“Fellow labourer in the gospel of Christ.” 1 Thess. iii. 2
After sanctification it is difficult to state what your aim in life is, because God has taken you up into His purpose by the Holy Ghost; He is using you now for His purposes throughout the world as He used His Son for the purpose of our salvation. If you seek great things for yourself – God has called me for this and that; you are putting a barrier to God’s use of you. As long as you have a personal interest in your own character, or any set ambition, you cannot get through into identification with God’s interest. You can only get there by losing for ever any idea of yourself and by letting God take you right out into His purpose for the world, and because your goings are of the Lord, you can never understand your ways.
I have to learn that the aim in life is God’s, not mine. God is using me from His great personal standpoint, and all He ask of me is that I trust Him, and never say – Lord, this gives me such a heart-ache. To talk in that way makes me a clog. When I stop telling God what I want, He can catch me up for what He wants without let or hindrance. He can crumple me up or exalt me, He can do anything He chooses. He simply asks me to have implicit faith in Himself and in His goodness. Self-pity is of the devil, if I go off on that line I cannot be used by God for His purpose in the world. I have “a world within the world” in which I live, and God will never be able to get me outside it because I am afraid of being frost-bitten.
Oswald Chambers
November 10th Devotional
. . . but deliver us from the Evil One.
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 Trisagion Hymn
and the
50th Psalm (Septuagint)
Mornin’ infidels!
That scratchy feeling inside when we see all these evil people do to destroy our nation and world. The anger (motivates) that is bubbling inside. It’s a call to duty.
God says “vengeance is mine” but he also made us judges, salt and light for a lost people.
So where does that leave us as the salt and light? Obviously anger isn’t getting anything done.
God is love, his power is love, which activates faith, (substance of things hoped for evidence of things not seen) to move mountains.
Hebrews 11:3 what is seen was created by what is unseen.
I only see prayer ‘in love’ fitting those criteria.
I noticed several key faith filled people died right before Obama was anointed. Coincidence?
“One can put ten thousand to flight”?
Prayer in love for The lost and deceived.
Yes, we are right. Yes, they are wrong, which means nothing anymore if their souls are damned to hell for all eternity. Their salvation is key to this, God will do the rest.
Virginia Paves the Way for Trump’s Return
https://amgreatness.com/2021/11/08/virginia-paves-the-way-for-trumps-return/
… “Trump had to drive the bulldozer of popular opinion over the Bush-McCain-Romney Republicans in order to get the nomination and ran practically without their support to win the election in 2016. The establishment did its best to undermine Trump in 2020 and many have already taken their positions on the battlements for 2024 by joining wholeheartedly in the chorus that 2020 was a fair election (see Karl Rove in the Wall Street Journal on November 4), and in proclaiming that January 6 was an attempted incitement to insurrection by the former president.”
… ‘These are both demonstrable falsehoods and most Republicans don’t believe them. In fact, Trump-hate died as a viable political position last Tuesday night…’
LOL watching the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. Guy on the stand was roommate and friend of Gaige Grosskreutz, the guy shot in the arm as he pulled a gun on Kyle. He posted a photo of him and Gaige in the hospital after the shooting, quoting his friend saying his only regret was not being quicker to shoot so he could have killed Kyle. He just denied that he was quoting Gaige, says he made it all up and attributed the specious quote to his friend and roommate.
Yah, right.
Too soon?
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No! Never!
Terrence made a Pancake Mix.
For real. You can order it online.
Moma died.
She was 92, fell and hit her head, few days in hospital, few days at home with hospice.
6 kids. Died on the exact day as dad 17 years earlier within 40 minutes of same time….
Wondering if you all have any tips on pain relief ?
Thank you.
This may help.
O Lord, Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant to the souls of your faithful departed the remission of their sins.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord and may the perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace.
Amen.
It can if you let it.
Different faith or none, that’s ok.
Still going to pray for
Moma
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Thank you.
It sure sounds like Momma had a long and fruitful life.
If Momma was a Believer then she’s already met our Lord Jesus and our Father too. Know that she is in Paradise and out of whatever pain she suffered at the end.
Every close family member of mine who has passed before me has taken a piece of my heart with them. The pain dissipated after a relatively short time for each loss, but the memories of them are permanent. And all positive. That’s the cool part. I know darn well we had some disagreements and arguments over our lives, but for a long time now all I can remember is their love and how great it was to know each of them. God is amazing in how He does that….
Thank you.
Offering condolences to you and your family.
A very ancient tradition among Orthodox Christians has been to read from the Psalter from beginning to end in the presence of the reposed until the funeral or, in contemporary times, at home.
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So sorry for your loss coveyouthband. Hard times coming soon with thanksgiving and Christmas.
I talk to my mom all the time still; every single day (she passed almost a year ago, nov 19). I find that is a good pain reliever.
Also, talking to Jesus and saying my mom’s favorite prayer are very helpful, so if you remember a favorite prayer of your moma’s, that could be helpful.
Jen Psaki Working mom of 2 small humans
Hello Treepers…
Does anyone remember a columnist who used to write about his meetings with an intelligence agent? He was writing back during Obama’s second term. I think his first name was Doug and his last name may have begun with an H.
I used to read his articles on American Thinker (I think) but I can’t find them in the archives.
He used to write about very dark days for America and the world, and the plans the elite have for the rest of us…and it occurred to me the other day that what he used to warn us about is coming to pass.
I’d love to find those articles if anyone else remembers who and what I’m talking about.
I’m surprised no one here could help. Perhaps hit th Presidential thread early manana?
Please keep us posted.
Sorry miss America, I do not. I went off grid for those 8 years.
This is actually a good documentary about Britney Spears
Features all the usual suspects, like its actually an elite organized cabal or child traffickers or something?
https://rumble.com/vop7qw-slave-princess-official-film.html
Thank you Mac. This is something I would not ordinarily delve into. I have known several people who did in fact seem to need helpers to watch over them because of bipolar disorder or addiction issues.
This video however shows an amazing number of connections to political powerhouses. Well worth taking time to watch.
And… Lord watch over Matt Gaetz who showed courage and was attacked as a result
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.
Amen.
Thank you lilbirdee.
Amen.
Amen.
Amen.