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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The very definition of a Fur Ball! 😊 😉 😁
Mat 13:10 ¶ And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables*? (memes*)
Mat 13:11 ¶ He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
Mat 13:12 For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not*, from him shall be taken away even that he hath. (npc*),
Mat 13:13 Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.
Mat 13:14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:
Mat 13:15 For this people’s heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.
Mat 13:16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.
Mat 13:17 For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.
Mat 13:34 ¶ All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them:
Mat 13:35 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.
parable:
păr′ə-bəl
noun
A simple story illustrating a moral or religious lesson.
A comparison; similitude.
Specifically An allegorical relation or representation from which a moral is drawn for instruction; an apologue.
meme:
mēm
noun
A unit of cultural information, such as a cultural practice or idea, that is transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another.
Any unit of cultural information, such as a practice or idea, that is transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another.
A self-propagating unit of cultural evolution having a resemblance to the gene (the unit of genetics).
Good Morning John!
Thank you for the rerun today. It was interesting when you first posted it, and it’s so good a pondering, it’s deserves a chance for a larger audience, imo.
May your day be blessed with opportunities to further many more God ponderings. ❤️
Thanks, Feral!
Good Morning Garrison!!
Niiiice!!! 😎
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Mornin’ ‘Cat. Glad you liked today’s music. It just seemed appropriate to have some quiet songs amid the chaos.
Oh yes. Smooth, sultry and soft are always appreciated… Krall hits all three targets…
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh 🤗
A devotion for today
My question of the day will be…..when god gives me what I spiritually need today, will I attempt to assume what I need or truly listen to our Lord 🧐 love
Excellent question to ponder.
I find that too often the noise of my own needs and thoughts drowns out the quieter and simpler message from the Father. Listening and actually Hearing takes practice…. because for some like me, it doesn’t come easily.
Good morning, Home. He never fails us.
“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen; not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.”
~~CS Lewis (faithful Christian) ~~
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comfort us in all our tribulations, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
~~II Corinthians 1:3,4~~
Truth, Betsy. And good on you. May you receive our Lord’s blessings for your faithful devotion. You are doing what counts, carlin’! Have a good night . . . 🙂
Good morning, Garrison💓 It’s impossible to make sense of days like yesterday, because there is no sense in them. Especially when children who are God’s true innocents become casualties.There are no answers. Except as Frank said once…but God. And God, not only for this, but God for anyone struggling for any reason. Bless your heart, Garrison, my friend. B.🙏
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Good morning Betsy. May you awaken to the peace and comfort of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. – John 16:33
Good morning, Levi. Thank you. There are so many today in need of that comfort. And yes, He has. The only sire thing we may absolutely rely on. Blessings to you.
Good Morning Betsy!!! ❤️
May your day be filled with as much love as you pour out 😚
Good morning, Cat💓. You really are such a wonderful person I’m glad to call my friend. Boomerang blessings to you. LBT
Good morning Betsy and Cat! Have a blessings filled day.
Good morning, G💓 Same right back atcha!!!!😘🙏
I hope you got a good dose of the rains we had. Way more than the the three drops you got the other night. The map showed that it would move across your area. Praying so🙏
The very edge of it clipped us so we got an inch and are very thankful for it.
So glad…and yes, thankful for any.
Thank you Betsy. Perfect message.
Good morning, old school. All blessings to you🙏.
And with you❤️
Thank you.😘
Maiden Mhaith, Betsy. 🙏🏻😊
Bora da, Mr jay. I’ll exchange my paltry Welsh for your lovely Irish. Blessings, sir.
Thank you, Betsy.
God does comfort us in all our tribulations.
My heart is heavy this morning.
I woke up and prayed for comfort for the families who suddenly lost their precious loved one yesterday.
I prayed that they will feel the loving arms of Jesus around them, holding them up.
I went to bed last night with those same thoughts, aDoozy. And, like you, woke up likewise. The one thing that won’t leave me is knowing those sweet children were probably terrified. Almighty God has them in His loving care now. I just fervently pray for their parents who are going through the worst earthly hell a parent can go through.
And I also pray for those responders who went to the scene. Once seen never forgotten. They’ll need our prayers as well🙏 Bless them all.
25 May 1969
The Hollies recorded “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” with Elton John on piano. It will reach #7 in the US.
25 May 1978
The Who perform a concert in London to be filmed for their documentary movie on the band’s history, The Kids Are Alright. This will prove to be Keith Moon’s last performance with the band before his death on September 7th.
A rockin good morning to you, Rebel. Cheers!
Happy Wednesday, Levi
Thank you, rebel.
The Hollies’ He Ain’t Heavy song transported me back to riding in my boyfriend’s car, radio (always) on.
NATIONAL WINE DAY – MAY 25
I am Israeli and a Trump supporter. My condolences and prayers for the victims of the shooting in Texas and their families.
I am posting now because I have something interesting to share. I was reading about the shooting in TX in an Israeli newspaper and someone commented that “the problem is the availability of guns in Conservative cities”. So I spent some time and would like to let you know I find out that of the list of cities with the highest murder rate in the US, 19 of the 20 cities have a Democrat mayor. I actually checked it out one by one. Only at 14 (Tulsa OK) there is a Republican mayor.
Here is the list :
The twenty cities in the United States with the highest murder rates (murders per 100,000 people) are:
Interesting but not surprising. I alway knew that Liberal policy is a recipe for disaster and moral decay.
Good morning David. Your last sentence is the underlying factor. The comment you shared is without foundation. Typical of those who seek to place blame on others for their own faults.
It was an unthinkable slaughter of innocence. Impossible to reconcile. However, time will likely reveal the reality of what made this animal act the way he did. And rest assured, the motivation will not be of conservative values.
Agree Levi…except I would use the word ‘monster’ instead of animal.
As a licensed veterinary technician, I have great respect for animal behavior. And this monster is a monster.
Excellent point. I stand corrected.
Good to see you, David! You did some very accurate research!
2 in the South. Not surprising it’s these 2 cities.
Good morning, David. Thank you for your post and condolences. Bless-ed Israel knows such sorrows all too well.
I have a friend in Britain who checked with me yesterday when details were scant and wanted to know if we were all right. I filled him in then heard nothing until this morning. He is completely flummoxed as to why anyone would “need” a weapon such as was used. And this is where this tragedy will go. That’s a conversation I am unwilling to get involved in because there’s no point. And you have rightly laid the reason out. This is a time for mourning and not political point making. Liberals have no sense of this.
God truly bless you, David, and keep you and your family, and your country safe in this perilous world.🙏
I believe it is all a mental health issue, not a gun issue. This poor soul was a young transgender person reports say. Was he taking hormone therapy? That will mess up your thinking, for sure. Was his family against his choice of identity? If not, why did he choose to try to kill his grandmother? Was his high school counselor aware of this young man? Lots of questions.
in my view, after the anxiety of the past two years, much more resources and focus need to be available for mental health. Also, armed security guards need to be on all public school campuses to protect our little ones.
Also, I’ve been wondering was there a father in the home? As far as security guards, the best protection would be for the dads and grandfathers to organize and to provide armed security just like we do at church. Wouldn’t want to be in the place of a feral (not talking about cats) trying to harm my grandchildren if I were on duty.
Gosh, G…I answered Riley trips before I saw your excellent reply. You and I are thinking alike here. A thousand yeses.
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Hello grandpa!!! I’m right there besides you on this one, I’ve often said there’s a lot of feral children running around, sadly. Some can be tamed, others not so much 😔
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Good morning, Rileytrips. Yes, it certainly is that. And yes, I agree on security.
In some schools in the east, I believe, there are groups of fathers who take over that duty. A win win for the students. Familiar faces who greet them every day plus armed security. Of course one’s children have to be in an area where it is recognized they are sitting ducks for a mentally ill person, as yesterday.
What perplexes me is that it seems the school’s doors were not locked. And yes, I know at Sandy Hook, the killer shot out the glass. Our schools here are locked during the day while classes are going on. So many questions. Answers I pray will come soon.
It is a mental health issue. Americans always had guns and this phenomena is only in the last few decades.
Its a deep problem which goes into the pharma pushing drugs with violent side effect. The psychiatric profession has moved away from believing a human has a spirit and mistreating patients with force and heavy drugs which are usually not resulting in a cured person. psychiatric and pharma money making industry systematically inventing new “mental health disease” and flooding the schools with mind altering medications.
Amen. For decades this has been going on.
Good point. I did some research before and most of the mass shooters were on psych drugs which should be prohibited in the first place. The gun lobby is not the problem, the pharma lobby is.
ain’t that a lot of love
Good Morning Annie! Between your screen name and the music you post, I always feel like I’m cruising on a paddle boat of old, down the Mississippi River!! 😂
Thanks for the fun! ❤️
Well, I built me a raft and she’s ready for floatin’
Ol’ Mississippi, she’s callin’ my name ..
Catfish are jumpin’, that paddle wheel thumpin’..
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May 25 Oswald Chambers
The Test Of Self-interest
If thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left. — Genesis 13:9
As soon as you begin to live the life of faith in God, fascinating and luxurious prospects will open up before you, and these things are yours by right; but if you are living the life of faith you will exercise your right to waive your rights, and let God choose for you. God sometimes allows you to get into a place of testing where your own welfare would be the right and proper thing to consider if you were not living a life of faith; but if you are, you will joyfully waive your right and leave God to choose for you. This is the discipline by means of which the natural is transformed into the spiritual by obedience to the voice of God.
Whenever right is made the guidance in the life, it will blunt the spiritual insight. The great enemy of the life of faith in God is not sin, but the good which is not good enough. The good is always the enemy of the best. It would seem the wisest thing in the world for Abraham to choose, it was his right, and the people around would consider him a fool for not choosing. Many of us do not go on spiritually because we prefer to choose what is right instead of relying on God to choose for us. We have to learn to walk according to the standard which has its eye on God. “Walk before Me.”
WISDOM FROM OSWALD CHAMBERS
God does not further our spiritual life in spite of our circumstances, but in and by our circumstances.
Good morning FC. Ah, the mysteries of faith that compel us to let go and let Jesus take the wheel. Have yourself a lovely day. He’s got your best interests covered. Cheers!
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Good morning, Cat💓 This beautiful sermon made me think of the British saying, meant for life on earth and our endeavours here.
“I’ll not quit until my good is better and my better best.”
But it tink it is very apropro for our efforts in a spiritual sense as well. It’s a worthy goal to make it so. All blessings to you, girl🙏
Good morning and happy hump day everyone. Here’s hoping it is a lovely day in your neighborhood and the good Lord is smiling down on each of you and all of yours. Cheers!
Good Morning Levi, etc al!!!!! If I may, I’ll mirror what you said to everyone!!
🙋♀️ everyone!!!! ❤️
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Mornin’ comrade infidels. This –
Speaking for myself, Hillary beat him to the finish line on that one.
My investments seemed to be stuck geared to hellery …hellery…hellery…. even after DJT won….so after 30 years of compounding…. I lost 5K along with the taxes on the capital gains in between & inflation.
But hey I got (most) of the principle back. Hindsight is 20/20, if only I would have bought that 100 shares of AOL stock @ 4.25 when they upgraded service to 14400 baud. sigh
So if I ever have any free cash to invest again…its gonna be either dartboard picks or perhaps a match to just burn it to light a cigar. /s
I told my son that at this point it would probably be wise to make certain his money is above all else safe. If there is such a thing, which I believe there isn’t unfortunately. We are in choppy, uncertain waters.
A few days gap in noteworthy notices til the 29th, so I will slip this in.
Jimmy Ryser he is/was a regional act from Indiana he is also friends with Henry Lee Summer both “retired” from music due to addiction issues as Jimmy explains at the beginning of this clip for his audience.
I bought both of his first and second CD’s and there were many good cuts on them… looks like from what is a re-release of them as a greatest hits is a crap fest of changing of studio to bathroom recording of said songs. sigh…
Glad he is still alive and posting hunting clips now, I was concerned as his music has mostly been scrubbed from Utube and he has removed most music items from his own account.
Rain Came
HLS & Jimmy
Wish I had a girl
Verse of the Day for Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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“And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.”
1 John 5:11 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered!!!
The greatest Gift of all.
BE MY VOICE
BABY LIVES MATTER
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.
PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
Amen 🙏
Good Morning flyover and thank you for spurgeon ❤️
God has room for everyone under his wing! 🥰
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Isaiah 40:29
Good morning, Lorrie. I’m fairly certain I remember a poignant post of yours not long ago. Devastating losses hit us all at one time or another, and I’ve always wondered for those who deny God and his Son, our Shepherd and Redeemer, when those things happen to them, where do they turn for comfort? I suspect that many turn to the one Being who they refuse to acknowledge. That He is there and supplies us with what we need, as you post, is undeniable, even for those who, when life is sweet, deny Him.
. . . but deliver us from the Evil One.
Christ is risen!
Truly He is risen!
Paschal Troparion
Christ is risen from the dead, by death hath He trampled down death, and on those in the graves hath He bestowed life. (sung thrice)
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.
From Small Compline
Rejoice Virgin Theotokos, Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, for thou hast borne the Savior of our souls. (Thrice)
May 25
MORNING
How great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee! Psa. 31:19
Since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him. Isa. 64:4
Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit. I Cor. 2:9, 10
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psa. 16:11
How excellent is thy loving kindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light. Psa. 36:7-9
Godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. I Tim. 4:8
J. Bagster
Good morning, Flyover. How utterly perfect is this Spurgeon for today? Perfect and comforting. Blessings to you.
Say it Loud
Say it PROUD
Dzien Dobry (good morning)
Dzien Dobry Ms Idaho!
Good morning, ms idaho💓
Mornin’ Treepers
Glory to God for all things.
Good morning, Lonestar💓 Quite the downpour yesterday and last night, plus welcome coolness with the accompanying Breath of God, as I prefer to think of the winds. I hope you got your share of it.
Yes’m, we got a nice drenching up north here. Am enjoying the coolness, as I am sure you are too. Left you a note about Afternoon Tea the other day. think it was Monday. Hope you have time for a relaxing cuppa today.
Blessings
Hope you don’t mind me barging in to say I throughly enjoyed reading about your afternoon tea earlier. It’s so entertaining and enjoyable being around the young ones. Imo, it makes us forget we’re old 😉 ❤️
Thank you, FC. and good morning. Yes, it was interesting indeed. I am amazed at how “feral” children are raised these days. Things done under the watchful eye of the parent would never have been allowed in my upbringing. But all is well, the girls enjoyed themselves, and hopefully learned something they will take with them the rest of their lives. The intent is to give these young ones as normal a childhood as possible, before things turn really bad.
Good evening Lonestar. Hope it was a great day for you and yours.
Good afternoon treepers!!!
Almost forgot to share a “my happening” yesterday. I had a supply run to do yesterday. Planned it todo my banking, then drs, then the whole bunch of stores I needed to go to. Doing this task includes many road miles filled with mountains and greenery. One can’t help but think of our lord while saying many prayers 😉
Here’s my share:
So I was at the drs.
I picked up a brochure on human trafficking yesterday at my drs. Preceded to place in shirt breast pocket with human trafficking wording showing. Forgot all about it. I was going in all types of stores with it showing. Was receiving some odd and some overly friendly responses, I never realized why. Think I’ll get some more so I can hand out a spare. 😎 gotta be seen and discussed whenever possible ❤️
I really liked this action. It happened without a thought on my part. To me, it might be a start to get some thinking 🤔
It is amazing, FC, how much human trafficking goes on right in front of our eyes. People who know what to look for can pick out the miscreants at the airport, or standing on a street corner, etc.: just going through normal everyday life. Most people have no idea what’s going on.
Another point brought to my attention, it’s entirely possible that I’m waving a flag, so to speak, should I ever cross paths with a victim who needs help. Perhaps, one time, it might give courage to a nameless soul I pass by. Meaning, I’m approachable. It’s okay to speak up. Idk, but it’s such a small thing to do. Maybe, I’ll get 🍀.
Did you watch Jim Caviziel’s latest movie about trafficking?
Wasn’t aware of it till now. Thanks ❤️
According to this
https://webseriesreview.org/movies/the-sound-of-freedom-release-date-preview-cast-and-other-details/
It’s to be released aug 2022 🤷♀️ will be waiting, thanks 😊
Watch this just to see the documents. Utterly disgusting! Look at the dates and you KNOW they stole the election. Food decline is mapped from 2020 to 2030, but was written and acted in 2015
I just read this on the Federalist’s website:
Biden Admin: K-12 Schools Must Put Boys In Girls’ Bathrooms To Get Federal Lunch Money
Are you kidding me?
Thank you Father for Your love and the gift of life.
Amen 🙏
Amen
Amen.
Amen
Amen. And special prayer for the bestie of a wonderful friend/relative.
Vickie is being treated for cancer… wishing her healing and recovery. Please join me if you feel moved to… Vickie has given so much kindness to so many others… God’s Will be done, and any miracles given, accepted with gratitude.
Prayers for her healing and recovery. Amen
Amen.
For my friends ❤️
The moonbeam song 🎵
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Welcome Arlan!!! 😀
Thanks Ad rem for your assistance and kindness. 😊
BTW….excellent avatar. 😀