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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Pasta shells with olive oil and butter????
Where’s the cheeeeeese??????!?
~and don’t forget the black pepper
Midnight snacking, Patience??😉
Ha!
If only I had some ricotta
– yum
Parm is my favorite on buttered noodles
You might want to try some Incanestrato (called picurino sicilianu in Sicilian dialect, is a sheep’s milk cheese from Sicily). Salty and sharper
Good morning Patience. That’s how we do it here too. Coarse ground pepper preferred.
Hello there, Levi.
Here is a French guy making an Italian dish and not adding butter.
Just pasta, cheese, pepper, and pasta water. (Maybe salt)
Lightly brown uncut garlic in olive oil in large frying pan ( to flavor) and remove garlic.
Then put cooked linguine or thick spaghetti in that frying pan; mix it around while adding the pasta water.
Add some fried (golden browned ) thick cubes or rounds of zucchini ; mixing.
Add some Romano pecorino and pepper.
Turn off heat. Let sit for five.
-almost heaven
Well, !!!YUM!!!
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Trying to thumbs- up
But screen says “ you’re not allowed to vote” 🤔
Apparently, none of us are allowed to vote!
Kidding— not kidding!
Pasta sounds great, though!
Use pasta water for the cheese sauce-yness! You just blew my mind, can’t wait to try this..
A tweet that touched my heart…
“A little girl in my street has a very old pug with severe arthritis. Today I saw her gently strap him into a baby stroller& wait for the postie so they could chase after it, running laughing as the pup barked like heck. You know, just in case you forgot what loves means.💛”
None of us here in the branches have forgotten. But it’s just so lovely to have a sweet reminder.
Blessings to that little girl and the dog she loves so much…and to everyone who reads this story.🙏
Can’t think of a breed that has more problems. My neighbors Daughter and her husband takes in Pugs that are in the later stages of their lives. They have the money to get them the care they need. These days a trip to the vet costs every bit as much as a trip to the doctor.
My mother had a pug who was her constant companion and joy. Yes, their problems are many. God bless those two for their compassion in caring for that sweet breed in their older and needful age.💖
One of the reasons we no longer have a pet is the cost of vet care. The vet we had with our last one always seemed to be upselling, and that was the reason my daughter, who also took her dog to the same, changed to one who was less expensive but in so many ways more compassionate and attuned to her patients.
The vets in the UK unfortunately have become as expensive as they are here. They were not when we lived there which allowed us to have.more than our fair share of four legged family members.
My sister in law has horses, and her vet bill, as you can imagine for big animals is something else.
Increasingly difficult to find a vet who has not been swallowed up by national vet chains.
Ridiculous.
I spend a fortune on my pets — but the two rescues I currently own (Am I kidding— who owns who?)
are my last pets.
Lorrie, you are correct, it is ridiculous but unfortunately but unfortunately that is the trend. It is increasingly difficult for someone that has worked his rear end off for 30-40 years to find a solo practitioner to buy their practice. OTOH, there is a national shortage of vets and the ones that come out of the colleges are mostly ladies, are taught that right after school they can work short hours and make the big bucks, not to mention that none of them have any ideas how to run a business or want to have the headaches of being the owner, the HR, the payroll department, employee shrink, etc., etc.
I can go on and on but you get the picture.
Blessings.
Hi Bet. It’s 3:40 am and a tolerable 73 degrees outside.
Last night, one of the aides brought a little chihuahua puppy in and showed it to the nursing staff and one of the residents who was sitting up in her room. I got to dog sit while the aide answered a couple of call lights. It fell asleep in my arms after licking my face for a couple of minutes. I had to give the pup back so I could do my rounds. I really wanted to take it home, but I already have a chihuahua, a pit bull, an Airedale, a black lab, and 2 house cats.
The little chihuahua was found in a parking lot wandering around near one of the casinos in my area. Thankfully, it wasn’t hit by a car; it now has a home. Lots of dog (and cat) lovers where I work.
Morning, Joe💖 Oh so sweet. That has lifted my heart his morning…so much!! I don’t doubt for one second animals are much loved by your residents. Angels without wings as I’ve come to know…not think…know they are.
We’ve recently seen quite a few videos of animals interacting with other animals which tells us that there is so much we do not know about them. There seem to be almost human qualities in them that amaze us. What comforts they are. Thank you, my friend, for telling that beautiful story.
I’m surprised there’s room for you in your house😉. What a heart you have. And I’m relieved you are getting a slight reprieve from the abominable heat. I think about your situation often, hoping soon it will abate.
And one more thing…just so you know…I often find your replies to my posts well after you’ve made them. But I will always answer. So even though time may have passed, please check, just in case you missed. Blessings to you, Joe, and to those you work with, and to those in your care who are so fortunate to have you in their lives. I’m very sure you are a blessing for them🤗
Morning Joe. What a blessing to take the pup to see the resident. Years ago when we were still breeding German Shorthair Pointers we would take Angel and her little puppies into the nursing home where I worked. Angel would go to everyone and then lay down in the middle of the wheel chairs and nurse the pups. We would take the puppies around to everyone so they could pet them and hold them. The delight in the faces of everyone was well worth bringing the puppies in. Angel loved showing off her babies and never objected to them being touched by other people. Angel was really an Angel. Much loved.
Good morning, Marti 💖 Your lovely story makes the point exactly. And the smiles? What a gift!🤗
The residents must have really enjoyed seeing Angel and her puppies. Win-win situation for everyone.
Good morning Betsy. Nice share. Very touching.
Morning, Levi. I have saved that for this doggie day. It does paint the most beautiful picture.
The sweetness, inocense and beauty of childhood!
Yes, Aggiegirl. All three…and then some. Balm for our laden hearts. So much needed.
Good Morning Betsy!!! Thanks for the visual ❤️
It’s these little things which brings smiles to a heart. At least, mine.
Hope you’re enjoying your week, despite this heat. 😘
Morning, Cat. The little things which give so much joy. When I read it, I almost wept with the picture of it. Pure joy for both.
Betsy, somethings been on my mind….re our friend mungrel….deceit was never intent….just matter of trust…we are at war, Betsy, after all. It was your interactions with mungrel, that sparked my curiosity of the pooch, your foresight with mungrel prompted me with a path to travel, explore…and your ever giving, sharing of spiritual guidance which I treasure about you! ❤️
Oh my, Cat…how unexpected are your words. 💖 If there is ever any guidance, any at all (and in all honesty, personally I’ve never considered that what I may write is that), then the Source of it is not me, but from Him, Who I’ve always asked to help me to express what I feel and see in others in right words. And truthfully, Cat, the gifts from others here in their posts, you included, m’dear, are such mana for me. I struggle to say how much. No words are adequate. He works through us all here for His purposes, but that is something you know.
Mungrel is so special to me in a way I can’t explain and I miss him, as many who know him do. His book is long and loving, a volume from which we all could learn on how to navigate this world under very testing circumstances. A wise man with a good heart. Please give him my love.
And thank you so much, my dear friend, for your message, which in all humility I will treasure.😘🌷Blessings always…
Betsy:
And to Betsy, a bloody pommie Texan that now throw’s one hell of a mean boomerang, my first true friend here, Mungrel see’s how much you have taken the mantel in outing the filth that harm our children, I know you know Mungrel life but never tell, never call me bad dog and pray when Mungrel on run or hunt filth prey, Betsy has same spirit as Granny and Mungrel have same respect.
Am sending Little Big Thunder a “one throw” boomerang, this one wont come back, very dangerous, was saving while you practice others, has bad crow small feather left wing, never touch, this one earth runner, skip like water stone, touch tail, cut head of all snake, you will know when to throw.
Mungrel ask bigfella to send message Betsy.
😎 ❤️
I am really feeling every word of that message, Cat, which I thank you so much for delivering. Same spirit as Granny???? Can there be a more poignant compliment? Knowing what he has allowed of her spirit, I tell you that coming from him means the world to me. He knows how much I’m sure💖
One throw boomerang will be kept with the other in my possession, cleaned and polished for just the right moment. Still LBT, still with great unending affection for a friend of my heart, still prayerful for safety and well being.🙏
Morning Bet and Cat! Just a quick post to say hi and another busy day for me, last day of VBS, yay.
Also, hi to Levi, Patience, Marti and all of our friends here.
Cat, thanks for posting the message from our friend. Great to see he hasn’t lost his inimitable style.
😍 😻 💗 ❤️
Hi grandpa. When you returning to stay awhile? I was just thinking of you!!
Howdy, Cat ❣️
Probably tomorrow. Tonight is the last VBS. it should be easy, just a dinner with the parents and closing. Yesterday for the outside station we had a rock wall for the kids to climb. It was a big hit regardless the 100 degrees. Nipper climbed to the top 3 times. I wanted to try but the iron on my side would’ve been in the way of the harness. 💜
Ok thanks. Happy that nipper had some fun plus learning a skill! Besides the ones you’re teaching him. You get my vote for best grandpa ever 🥇 I’ll ask you tomorrow about brick, knife, chipper. You’re swamped today…we should be able to squeeze in a minute tomorrow 😉 💜 ❤️
Deal. 😍
Hello there, Grandpa ❣️❣️
Good almost afternoon, G💖 Was going to send out a search party but remembered you were quite busy for a few. Check out, if you can, last night’s thread on our grid. 😡
Blessing, my dear friend. Catch you next time you have a moment.😘
A couple of days ago almost needed a search party. Got our new mattress and our oldest son came to help me after VBS to play musical mattresses. As we were taking the old one upstairs I was in front walking backwards. When I reached the landing I slipped and at the same time my son pushed the mattress. Mind you, he couldn’t see me. I fell on my a$$ and my head went backwards and the top of it hit the edge of a teak table. It was very loud and I had to lay on the floor for 15 seconds.
TBTG I’m OK and for a thick head. 💗
Grandpa, thank goodness you’re okay! Try to leave those types of opps to me, okay? I’m racking them up, you’re not supposed to be my competition 🧐
I reckon it’s contagious. 😆
😬😬😬😬😬😬!!! Thank Almighty God you are all right🙏 I’m so in sympathy because I did the same a few weeks back, tripping over something we had moved out of the way for a wall and ceiling repair. Head first into a table, big lump after but otherwise okay.
It’s an awful feeling knowing your going and not being able to stop it, hoping for the best. I’m so relieved you are all right🙏. No wonder we are friends…hard heads indeed😉
How are you Gramps? I’m trying to keep up with you and FC these days and stay busy. OK, that’s a stretch. I prefer to slow down but “others” are driving me. All good. Hope you and the Mrs are doing well. Cheers!
Cheers, mate!
Good and glorious morning to you , Betsy. 🫖
– precious
Good morning, Patience💖
Oooooooo😍!! You’ve found a replacement teapot!! Wundebar!!
I’m leaving a link which I hope works. It is to a site Sunny Skyz…nothing but goods news and lots of it, page after page. For you and all here who could use a place to go for uplifting stories about how much good really is in this old world of ours. Here’s hoping!!
sunnyskyz.com/good-news
Crossing fingers…..
Phooey…trying again…
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/
Good afternoon, Betsy. Thank you for the link. Have looked at some of the stories already.
Oh jolly good, Marti😊!! Nothing but stories which show our humanity. I’m so glad you’ve seen it.
Thanks for the link 🫖
Welcome!🤗
Mornin’ Bet! Thanks for sharing a wonderful story with us.
A Fox News reporter at the border showed an illegal who was traveling with her pet pug. He commented that when illegals bring dogs with them the border patrol won’t allow them to travel further with their pets. As a result the border towns are now overrun with abandoned dogs—beloved pets that illegals brought with them.
This falsely entitled, sadly unprepared illegal alien was going to have to leave her little pug behind. You have to wonder what the hell she was (or was not) thinking to travel illegally with a dog? This is what you get with completely open borders. Trump’s unfinished wall is a stark reminder of how different things would have been/should have been.
Heartbreaking, Garrison. In a way I find very hard to bear. Very hard. The human and animal wreckage deliberately caused by those in charge…I cannot call them people or human beings…is incalculable. Oh for that time when there will be no more tears🙏
This is all part of the “Great Reset” . . . “You will own nothing and, yet, you will be happy.” Yeah, right.
That is beyond adorable!
Do we live these late title guys— or what!?
No! We love these little guys— even though we “live” for them!
Boy, did I garble that one!
Very poignant!
Just had to put our precious bull dog to sleep after 11 years, multiple surgeries, and a whole lot of ❤️ love!
Miss that guy!
🙏
Morning, Garrison💖 Now that’s my kind of mellow. Niiiiice…
Jim Hall is a favorite. 🙂
I could listen all night, which is when I think these would make the most impact.
A very nice, calming trio of songs… thanks, Garrison
🙂
Morning Ya’ll 🙂
Good ‘uns Jay! Thanks for posting. I think I liked Fats Waller best. 🙂
🙂 🙂
There are just some tunes that are truly for the ages……………….’Ain’t Misbehavin” is one! From Louis Armstrong to Hank Williams, Jr………..amazing.
🙂 🙂
In my mind I thought I saved the best for last, 🙂 🙂
That was for Garrison
Mornin’, Mr jay💖 I have to agree. In a strange sort of way, “Ain’t Misbehavin” has been tripping through my mind as of late. What an era for memorable music and the lyrics to go with….sigh…
🙂 😉
That’s cause I’m right behind you humming it….strutting on your shelves, top of your refrigerator, climbing your curtains😹. You going to let me go outside now?
I’ve told ya a million times you are not allowed on those surfaces!! I’ll open the door, but don’t forget to come back in😉
See my message worked! Don’t worry, I’ll always come back. Betsy always takes care of feral, real fine 🥰
Good morning Jay. Well played. Have a great day.
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Happy Cursday, Treepers. Pet your puppies for me!!!
Good morning Garrison. We’ve got three here this week (dog’s that is). And, as dogs go, they all think they are supposed to sleep with us. Have a wonderful day.
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Tear jerker — with love
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sunshine beatin on the good times
moonlight raising from the grave …
Thank you annie. That is nice and easy. Could dance to this. Hank Williams, Jr does an outstanding job with this song.
been there done that , lol ♥️
The look on the drivers face…the OMG moment he knew something was going wrong.
And that rooftop contingent represents Democrat voters and politicians… cheering and waving happily as Biden was swoen into office and now, abandoning ship and swimming for their political lives
😂 😂😂😂
– and the music; perfect!
Horses are so incredibly beautiful. Thank God for those people who rescue them in their time of need.
Love horses glad I don’t have to feed one. $33 a bale at the co-op here.
Before the crash of ’08 a quality bale of alfalfa was $7. Now you can barely find alfalfa and what they sell as ‘hay’ looks like weeds for about $30 a bale. The alfalfa grown here in the Central Valley of CA was nutritionally complete with no need to feed additional supplements. Alas, the state decided alfalfa took too much water so it’s gone now.
What’s this wet stuff comin’ outta my eyes..
Thanks for sharing this beautiful story.
Morning, Bananas💖 It’s the same which is coming out of mine.
Morning, patty💖 In the UK there are many horse people who run recovery places…and donkey rescues as well. Once horses get into one’s blood, that’s it.
As I said above, my sister in law in Wales is one of those. She and her carriage driving partner have several. And even though both are 80, they still take care of a couple. Fortunately they have a very very good wealthy friend who helps and is horsey herself, which is a blessing.
God bless all who give so much of themselves for these beautiful animals.
God bless your sister in law, Betsy! When I was little, 6-7, I would save every penny so I could go to a nearby stable and rent a horse for an hour or so every couple weeks. The lady who owned the stables saw my passion for them and she let me go her stables even when I had no money. She would teach me about them, how to groom them, saddle them, how to read them by their actions.
When I was 11 my Mom offered to take me to the stables and when we got there I found out they had bought me a horse!!! I named him Joey. Joey was a registered Morgan with a unique history. He had run free and wild the first 18 months of his life in a herd on several thousand acres in the north end of the Central Valley in CA. The guy who owned them lost his lease on the land so several hundred Morgans hit the market dropping the price down to $100 per horse at auction.
Joey was completely wild – had never seen humans before being rounded up and sold. I worked with him for 4 months before I was able just lead him around on a lead rope. After about 6 months I was able to ride him for the first time. I took him into the arena and rode him around and around at a walk for almost 2 hours. 2 hours of complete bliss.
Joey and I became best friends. After a year I could ride him with no saddle, no bridle, just using leg and hand pressure to direct him. He was the greatest gift I ever received in my life.
14 July 2021 Jeff Labar, American glam rock guitarist (Cinderella, 1985-2014 – “Nobody’s Fool”; “Don’t Know What You Got (Till It’s Gone)”), dies at 58.
14 July 1999 Gar Samuelson, American drummer (Megadeth) dies of liver failure at 41.
These Boots
Good morning Magic. Two I’ve never heard before. Have a wonderful day.
Good morning all.
Monday I did the KC Toyota replacement parts run with the backhaul of batteries out of St. Joseph. Got in about 09:00 Tuesday morning. Asked them what the set up was for the rest of the week. I was told I was 4th on the list and unlikely to be called Wednesday.
I was tired. Went to bed at 13:00 Tuesday. Slept till 21:30. got up, played on the computer, and ate. Then went back to bed. Woke at 03:23. Got up, got a glass of chocolate milk and the phone and sat down at the computer.
03:52 the phone rang. Needed to come in right away. Same run I did last week twice. Owensboro, KY then two stops at Columbus, IN on the way back.
Fourth seven minutes after the call, I was at the terminal. Just enough time to brush my teeth, shave, brew a thermos of coffee, and drive to work.
I was 45 minutes late getting to the Owensboro stop because they did not call me until about an hour after it was supposed to leave, but after that was right on time for the two stops in Columbus. Got back to the terminal at about 16:00.
Went in and asked the program. Was told I am 5th on the list, or IOW there are 4 drivers that will be called before me and that all the loads for Today and Friday have been covered. Also told that Toyota is shut down next week. Sometime in July is when most auto manufacturers change the tooling in the production lines to start the next years models production.
So it looks like I probably will not work again until the 24th or after. I’m sure you all know it just breaks my heart to not work for 9 days and still get paid. I will take this opportunity to renew my drivers physical and class A CDL.
Also my son has COVID. He has been told it’s the newest variant. Not having and respiratory problems but feels like he has been beaten with a baseball bat. Says it’s like a bad case of the flu.
Today, weather allowing, I will mow my lawn for the first time in almost three weeks. I’m sure the bees have enjoyed the cover that has popped up in that time.
Prayers up for your son’s quick and full recovery, rah. I’m wondering how they know this is a new variant, since the original test was scuppered for being faulty. I haven’t read a word about what was put in its place.
I remember feeling once exactly like he does now, and there is nothing for it except fluids, rest, rest, rest, and whatever he got prescription wise. 🙏
The way he told it the Doc told him that based on his signs and symptoms. Thank you Besty for your prayers. Always appreciated but this time everything is looking good.
Prayers up, rah.
One of my all time favorites:
A superb picker 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Good Morning Rah, jay ❤️
Rah, you’re awesome in my eyes!!!! Betsy’s feel good story then your big smile tune….hmmmm… what’s the next big feral smile gonna be? 😝
Thanks Rah!!!! 😘
FC Blessings upon your house 😎🇺🇸🇺🇸💐
Awwwwwww Shucks! Just a guy doing what he does. You wanne see a special person then you should meet and get to know my neighbor Steve. He has helped so many people that when he dies the funeral procession will probably be 5 miles long.
Cool. Send him over. I could use the help 😝 give him directions, will you? 😘
July 14
Morning
Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. Matt. 12:34
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom. Col. 3:16
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Prov. 4:23
Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Prov. 18:21
The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. The law of his God is in his heart: none of his steps shall slide. Psa. 37:30, 31
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. Eph. 4:29
We cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. Acts 4:20
I believed, therefore have I spoken. Psa. 116:10
Whosoever … shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. Matt. 10:32
With the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Rom. 10:10
Evening
I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. III John 14
Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down! Isa. 64:1
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? Psa. 42:1, 2
Make haste, my beloved, and be thou like to a roe or to a young hart upon the mountains of spices. Song 8:14
Our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. Phil. 3:20
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ. Titus 2:13
God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope. I Tim. 1:1
Whom having not seen, ye love. I Pet. 1:8
He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly; Amen. even so, come, Lord Jesus. Rev. 22:20
It shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation. Isa. 25:9
J. Bagster
https://dailylightdevotional.org/07/0714.html
Thank you so much, POY!!! God Bless – Have a Blessed Day!!! 🧚🧚🧚
Good morning, duchess💖 I pray your day is full of blessings ever single hour🙏
So beautiful, Poyeema. Spiritual poetry. Thank you🙏
. . . but deliver us from the Evil One.
The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner.
Amen!
The 50th Psalm (Septuagint)
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)
Holy and Wonderworking Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian, at Rome (+ 284)
Saints Julius and Aaron, protomartyrs of Wales, at Caerleon (+ ca. 304)
Holy Martyr Constantine on Cyprus (+ late 12th century)
Saint Leontios, Bishop of Raduati in Moldavia (+ 1432)
July 1st – Patristic Calendar of the Orthodox Christian Church
July 14th – civil or commercial calendar
We beg with all humility in the Holy Name of thy Beloved Son🙏
PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
Joy!!! How wonderful is that word? These are so lovely.💖 We desperately need a LOT more of it.
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.
BE MY VOICE
BABY LIVES MATTER
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Verse of the Day for Thursday, July 14, 2022
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“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered!!!
July 14 Oswald Chambers
Suffering Afflictions and Going the Second Mile
I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. —Matthew 5:39
This verse reveals the humiliation of being a Christian. In the natural realm, if a person does not hit back, it is because he is a coward. But in the spiritual realm, it is the very evidence of the Son of God in him if he does not hit back. When you are insulted, you must not only not resent it, but you must make it an opportunity to exhibit the Son of God in your life. And you cannot imitate the nature of Jesus— it is either in you or it is not. A personal insult becomes an opportunity for a saint to reveal the incredible sweetness of the Lord Jesus.
The teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is not, “Do your duty,” but is, in effect, “Do what is not your duty.” It is not your duty to go the second mile, or to turn the other cheek, but Jesus said that if we are His disciples, we will always do these things. We will not say, “Oh well, I just can’t do any more, and I’ve been so misrepresented and misunderstood.” Every time I insist on having my own rights, I hurt the Son of God, while in fact I can prevent Jesus from being hurt if I will take the blow myself. That is the real meaning of filling “up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ…” (Colossians 1:24). A disciple realizes that it is his Lord’s honor that is at stake in his life, not his own honor.
Never look for righteousness in the other person, but never cease to be righteous yourself. We are always looking for justice, yet the essence of the teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is— Never look for justice, but never cease to give it.
WISDOM FROM OSWALD CHAMBERS
The emphasis to-day is placed on the furtherance of an organization; the note is, “We must keep this thing going.” If we are in God’s order the thing will go; if we are not in His order, it won’t.
Good morning FC. Thanks for starting my day with reflection. Have a wonderful day with lotsa fun. Cheers!
Back at cha Levi
In these times of internet relationships, it is often tempting to return an answer to thoughtless words, especially as we are all incognito, so to speak. This is why I love our Tree, because with only a minor exception from time to time, we all weigh our words and taste them before we spit them out. Once spoken, there is no retrieving.
A most wonderful devotional from Chambers today, Cat.
https://townhall.com/columnists/derekhunter/2022/07/14/democrats-are-realityphobic-n2610201
Who IS that gorgeous creature posing for the cameras in your avatar??? I’m in love!!😍
Good morning everyone. We’ve been busy little bees hosting/entertaining an out of town dear friend. More like family, you know how some friendships are. That’s always a welcome change of pace. Although, in the traditional senior mode now, we poop out a lot earlier. What happened to us over the last four plus decades of adulthood?
If you’re here on the site and reading this and the other messages, all I can say is: Count Your Blessings! First that you are here. Secondarily, as you read through each of the blessings others have shared. I’m thrilled to get my mega-dose from Y’all each morning.
Smile big and bright today. Wear it well. It’s one of your best features. Blessings and cheers to all.
With all your blessings suggestions, I’ll have to start a page two 😝 my first page is filled with all things God 😉 thanks for the suggestions….
Page one is the biggest blessing of all. If not for page one, none of us would have any pages. Cheers, FC!
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Morning, Casco🤗 Thinking of you more than you might know🙏
I’m great my friend…super busy,but this time,for once, for me! I’ll try to explain more later.Thank you so much for the thoughts and caring.You are a true gem amiga.Blessings… 🙂
Hello Casco, my friend and how are you? Smiling and grateful I trust. Cheers!
Doing great Levi! Always grateful for the love that you and all our friends here share.You triggered me this morning with your beautiful comment.I had to respond even though I was just passing through quickly.Even if I’m running late,I still take time to get uplifted from comments from all our friends.It rejuvenates the soul…Blessings. 🙂
Beautiful. Love hearing that. Yes, it’s a joy to pass through the aisleway here each morning (and evening as it were). Always good to see your name here. Have a peaceful, restful night sir. God bless!
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Levi, I hear ya! Old friends are a major blessing. You made me think of this comedian from TN who talks a little about how we now poop out so early in this video.
Hello Riley. They really are. This one was there for us during my cancer. Over the past year she has been in treatment, a rough long treatment, so it was our turn to return the favor. We went to her home in Virginia for a week to take care of her and keep her company. This visit is her “end of treatment” celebration with us so we’ve made it special for her.
The link isn’t working for me which is a shame because I love, even crave levity. Hope you are well. Cheers!
OK, link worked this time and OMG, hysterical. Lotsa laughs. Thanks so much. The old people at concerts really got me because We’ve been them, among them, and what she said is so true.
And the band members are older still.
Proving Ian Anderson was correct when he penned:
No, you’re never too old to rock ‘n’ roll
If you’re too young to die
Thanks again for sharing the laughter, Riley. Just my speed.
Have a most wonderful time with your friend, Levi.
At this time of our lives, such become more precious every day. More mental cocktails for future supping.
Ran out of “paper” listing my often undeserved blessings, but sitting right at the top are all my friends and family here. Grateful…so grateful🙏
I know that feeling all too well. Forever grateful
You deserve every blessing you receive my friend! 🙂
Ditto Levi–this is truly a refuge and a place of peace and comfort. I never thought I’d get to this age and see what the world has become. All we can do is have faith and trust.
Amen Joe. Every last word you wrote, AMEN! Be blessed. Cheers!
Afternoon Levi, Nipper has been staying with us since yesterday and I’m counting my blessings. He got to see his Daddy yesterday and is a happy boy.
And the greatest blessing today is that my granddaughter got her central IV lie removed today. She’s had it for over 7 and a half years since she was 2 weeks old. At the time we were told that she had 50% chance of having the line removed sometime in her life. We’ve witnessed God perform miracle after miracle with that girl. It’s been a hard road especially for her parents but it has been a great blessing. Praise the Lord!
Enjoy the time with your friend!
What INCREDIBLE news and such an amazing miracle indeed, Gramps. Sending one very large virtual hug to all of you and especially your granddaughter. I’m smiling bigger right now, Extremely happy for all there. God bless. Cheers my friend!
Blessings to you and yours GrandpaM! 🙂
I believe we will be hearing more from this talented young man. I think his music is suppressed by YouTube, because he is a Christian, and is fully aware of the New World Order evil. Prepare to be impressed!
Here is another:
https://americasfrontlinedoctors.org/2/frontlinenews/1-rap-song-on-itunes-charts-is-about-opposing-vaccine-mandates-this-is-a-war/
Good Morning appeal!! ❤️
Thanks for bringing these to our attention. 💋 awesome way to get out our message!!!!
Perhaps you won’t mind one more?
May your day be filled with love, happiness and blessings ❤️
Great evening FC! Blessings and love,peace and happiness to you as well my friend. 🙂
Wow! Jimmy Levy’s voice is beautiful, what a gift.
Came across this little slice of silver lining and figured everyone here who “keeps the faith” would appreciate it. Our faith is a gift that keeps on giving in so many ways. And for so many years. Enjoy every moment and reward it brings.
https://www.studyfinds.org/spirituality-healthier-life-longevity/
Goooood morning, Levi❣️
Perhaps that’s why Gates has been working on – yet another project to alter us; God’s creation.
– remove the emotion / spiritual / free thinking gene(s)
No, nope, no way, absolutely not, nuh-uh, never, go away Billy. You are waaaay out of your lane.
He’s got to GO!
Hi there Patience. Did you ever suspect the man to be as demonic as he has become? I didn’t.
This isn’t very Christian-like but I’d breathe a sigh of relief and even smile a little if he disappeared from this world.
Say it Loud
Say it PROUD
Wall Street has had a day to assess inflation numbers and it appears Dow is going to open about 500 points lower.
Evidently they realize that the only way to tame this manufactured inflation is by making drastic interest rate hikes.
Drastic interest rate hikes will put America and therefore the world in a severe recession. Amazingly that will have essentially the same outcome as Covid, shutting down oil production and destroying our trucking delivery system.
Just one more step in their plan to implement a one world order.
Mornin’ comrade infidels.
Morning wee weed
Thanks WeeWeed, and good morning, have a great day
Right on the money:
Federalism Is the Key to Demonstrating the Disaster of Green Central Planning – Watts Up With That?
Oh boy!!!! Chipper assembly this weekend…. 🎶
Sly smile, rubbing hands together….. 😂
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Keep it oiled and in good working order, Cat. We may have need of it sooner rather than later. Does it have wheels? Chipper Will Travel.
😂 yup…. and a tow bar!!!!
If you see a cat pulling a chipper down the road, beep!
July 14th, 1954 temps.
I live right under one of those 100 degree dots. Today the temp maxed out at 82 deg. I mowed my yard. Though the grass was still not needing it the two “W”s drove me to do it. That would be Weeds and Wife.
I don’t see a regular copious commenter anymore. And of course I can’t remember their name. Usually this person commented on the Trump and other political threads. Pretty sure was a male and commented this year and supported America first.
I’m not referring to Mungrel who I miss. Can anybody remember a name? I’ve wondered if ‘he’ has come back under a different name.
FarmerRen, you’ll need to be a bit more specific & descriptive since your description could fit dozens, even scores of formerly active Treepers. Do any other characteristics of this person stand out in your memory? How recently have they commented in CTH?
GB! I just now remember his name. Whiteboard! Think thats right. Im sure you remember him. Wonder where he is.
I think I saw whiteboard a day or two ago, but cant remember the thread.
Good and thank you Slow.
He certainly is not as active as he has been.
After awhile, I miss the regulars.
Do not mean to be a downer, but all the wonderful dog posts call for us to never forget evil. Dr. Fauchi, and other horrible researchers. Humane Society attempting to place 4,000 Beagles saved from mass breeding factory. The factory specifically supplied the “Scientific Community”. 4,000 beagles! | The Humane Society of the United States
As X Beagle owners, and X Bassett Hound Owners, I hope paybacks are a Mother!
Arizona mega drought.
Arizona Megadrought | Real Climate Science
Here’s our very good girl once again, Emmy Eaton, with her interview of the most magnificent….David Copperfield!
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2022/07/magician-david-copperfield-answers-7-questions-with-emmy-and-makes-her-disappear/
BREAKING!!!!
Ivana Trump has died of a heart attack this afternoon!!!
So sad and unexpected. Ivana Trump was a unique and inspirational woman. My prayers to her outstanding legacy – her children, and the man who raised her to greatness, Donald Trump.
My 39 year old son died over this past weekend. He died alone, naked, his dog in his apartment for three days as he laid on the floor. We broke down the door after not hearing from him for three days. It wasn’t drugs because he was hurt at work two days before with his back. I think it was the meds they prescribed him and he passed out. My world is collapsing. Please pray for me and my family. How do I go on? His infectious laughter, goofy ways, a parent is not supposed to outlive their children.
I’m so sorry to hear that. What you describe is every parents nightmare. Nobody wants to outlive their children when so much of their lives have been spent keeping them safe and helping them to thrive. God bless you and give you strength.
I will pray for you, inthedark, as well as keep you in my thoughts throughout the days. I am so sorry to hear of your son’s passing. I cant imagine.
So very sorry Inthedark.
I am so sorry for your loss. Can’t even imagine what you’re going through. I will be praying for you and your entire family to get through this and grow closer to Him who created us.
So very sorry to hear this; prayers for you and your family
Sorry for your loss, Inthedark, praying for you and your family.
Prayers for you and yours Inthedark. Such a heartbreaking loss.May our Lord provide you with solace to withstand the unimaginable devastation you are going through right now.
Yes! There will be a season 2 for The Terminal List on Amazon Prime!
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What Happens To James Reece After The Terminal List
https://screenrant.com/what-happens-to-james-reece-after-terminal-list/amp/
I am finishing my dinner. Sherry had been working outside also today and said she wasn’t very hungry so we decided to fend for ourselves. I pulled a bag of Ling Ling chicken and vegetable pot stickers out of the freezer and fixed those for myself. Excellent meal, and easy to fix. My only complaint is that they need to put 20 in a bag instead of 16. I generally eat 10 for dinner and if I have them for lunch I fix 8.
Ling Ling (ling-ling.com)
Tomorrow it’s meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy and Italian cut green beans.
BTW, the tomatoes in the garden are almost there.
Somebody on twitter save this:
Bill Kristol @ @BillKristol . 5h
Straightforward from here:
1. Biden announces not running again.
2. 2022 focus turns to R extremism, Ds do well in Nov.
3. Inflation subsides, Ukraine defeats Russia, Biden is successful 1-term
president.
4. Younger moderate D defeats Trump or Trumpist in ’24.
Pourquoi pas?
Then when the time comes shove it up that little twerps posterior.
Amen.
Amen 🙏
Amen (welcome back )
Amen
Amen.
Amen.
Amen!
Amen.
Amen…
Ad rem, can you check my acc and see why I can’t get CTH in my email? I have signed in several times and it doesn’t seem to make a difference. I have trouble getting on CTH.
Hottest Day On RecordPosted on July 14, 2022 by tonyheller
July 14, 1936 was the hottest day on record in the US, with an average maximum temperature of 96F. It was also the hottest day on record in Indiana (116F.)
Hottest Day On Record | Real Climate Science
That record high Indiana temp was set at Collegeville, IN in the NW portion of the state.
Jesus Christ is Lord.