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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2005 RV Trip – On the Road Again – Willie Nelson
Still wandering through the old photos. I didn’t want to leave home for a trip, so the RV was the answer for husband and I. I turned it into a second home and he had it wired for maximum computer usage.
Unfortunately, he decided that he couldn’t drive it over bridges, so we ended up spending our trip watching crops grow. But I got a LOT of music video work done!
Just one trip out, and now it’s a house addition.
Road trip in style, Mary. Simple pleasures. Especially when the whole family goes with you. Very nice indeed.
Good morning Bet! Checking in my sister in law at the hospital, got there 20 minutes late but oh well.
Left you a message below, G. Its not as if you lived right around the corner. I pray all is going well.
Thinking she’ll be going home after? 🙏🙏🙏
So they say.
I must admit ignorance on this procedure. Get it in, calibrate (I’m guessing), suitable time for observation to make sure all is working, then home…
I certainly hope she’ll be the better for having this done.
You are a good man, Gramps. 🙂
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It was my way of pretending I wasn’t leaving home. And my first time doing video editing on a computer rather than on VCRs. It was disappointing not getting to the west coast to attend NAB, but I’d forgotten how wondrous the midwest was, so I truly enjoyed watching the soybeans grow. And I had all my fresh herbs for cooking, and got to spend time with aging dogs. Waverly couldn’t walk far, so we carried him on his walks in a baby sling. The sort of time you let your heartbeat slow down.
It sounds to my ear like perfection, though I understand the disappointment when one has a destination in mind.
I will say my happiest, most serene moments, which I keep in my “mental cocktail cabinet” within easy reach, are those when I didn’t arrive at the place I was headed. Or found myself in a place where I realized that I was suddenly at peace. I draw on those times quite often.
At any rate, I did truly enjoy your video, Mary. And the jaunty song you used in it. An uplifting way to start the morning. Bliss…
My coming down time was always in trains. I worked incredibly long hours and felt my heart always racing. Because I’m afraid of airplanes, the company would ship me cross country 2-3 times per year for their business or for professional society business. For the first day, I’d be bouncing off the walls of the compartment. But by the time the train reached California, I’d have FINALLY regained my calmness and was ready to handle whatever I had to. This trip was like a long version of that.
Explained very well. I could almost feel every mile you took.
As usual, my entire life is stored away in music videos.
The Amtrak Railroad Experience – Joseph Blanchard
Oh nice!
Ahh, your video has revived the wonderful memory of riding the SanteFe Super Chief from Los Angeles to Chicago, changing trains to arrive in Grand Rapids, MI with my grandmother when I was a young teen. What a marvelous time we had sitting up the entire trip. The ever changing scenery kept me glued to my window.
We went to Michigan to meet my grama’s siblings she hadn’t seen in over 50 years. What a reunion that was.
I so enjoy your videos with music. Thank you for the posts.
I used to travel with my grandparents, too. Grandfather was a railroad signal engineer and would take me to stand at the end of the train and explain to me where the signals were. I remember being thrilled to be with him, but not a single thing that he said.
Do you remember the excitement when meals were being served? Or waiting in line for snacks? And how easy it was to go to sleep to the rhythmic motion and sound?
So very grateful for your kindness.
Grandmother usually traveled for the funerals of her siblings, so I enjoyed the trip more than the destination.
Did you get to hear the corn?
No. Just the sound of gentle panting, and the wetness of warm licks. And I THINK it was soybeans. Really miraculous to watch growth. We’d go for long walks with the older pups in the slings. And I’d forgotten the almost terror of midwestern storms. Our weather in the east is sheer tranquility compared to midwestern thunderstorms.
Poor husband became more and more scared as we attempted to drive home. He had me drive behind in the car while he drove the RV at 35 mph. It was crazy and I felt like I was beating the poor man to make him drive. But we’d left people taking care of our cats and we HAD to get home. When we finally got there, a neighbor was good enough to park for him. After that, he refused to get behind the wheel. But the memories of those campgrounds are precious to me.
Hello Fellow Treepers,
Here’s some winter morning color for you to enjoy, a dramatic dash of dawn’s early light to lift your spirits and brighten your day … the sunrise from two days ago in Northeast Ohio. Photo taken by me. Sky painting provided by God. So simple, yet so grand. No Photoshop used on this image. Wishing you all an awesome day!
Magnificent!
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You do know how to spread that smile of yours all over the world.
Your photos never disappoint! Thank you for sharing 😊
Thank you very much, WVMOMOF4! 🙂
Oh , phoenix! Almighty God had His paint box out that day.
I thought this might add some musical context to your magnificent photo…
I dunno Betsy jones … This music sounds way more like a lullaby to me! 🙂
That’s the beautiful thing about music. One “sees” one thing, another something different entirely.
So beautiful, p.
Would this be one of those days: “red sky in the morning sailors take warning?”
Thank you very much, Miss.Della.B.!
Great question … My camera was focused right about tree level … above, there were clear skies. It turned out to be a mild day. But the dramatic point of view as seen here shows you that it’s all in how you look at things. 🙂
That’s true – I must have been seeing “glass half empty.” 😂😂
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10s a cross the judges boards!
Morning Ya’ll 🙂
Perfect jay! 🙂 Makes me want to just go there with a good guitar, inernet of course . . . and just stay awhile. For how long. Who the hell knows—there’s nobody to check on me, not many people to check on where I’ve gone?
So what’s it like to be that totally alone? Honestly, I can’t say. I’ve been in a period of deep depression, utter misery as only bad depression can manifest.
Then . . . a dear friend, someone I’ve known for over 3 decades, and took me out to a friendly bar for a night of slow drinking (Shiner Bock) and open mike music. Just being in friendly surroundings with good people was a good, solid experience.
When we left I felt that maybe, just maybe, the depression might lift. That’s the thing with depressive episodes. Dopamine and Endorphrins are natural anti-depression brain chemistries. Doing things you enjoy releases both.
If you are experiencing a depressive episode the first thing to do is simply wait . . . periods of depression often simply go away on their own. The next thing to so go someplace that will give you an enjoyable experience. Depressions are not necessarily a permanent state—given time most will simply disappear all by themselves.
But what if they don’t? Long term depression, called dysthymia, is different. If your depression doesn’t go away (remember most do go way), it’s time to seek professional. Clinical depression is one of the easist mental conditions to treat. If you need one, a good psychiatrist can work wonders. Bottom line—you don’t have to be depressed.
I still want to find that cabin, jay . . .
Bless your friend, Garrison, who knows you so well. An answer sent when you needed it. As you say, this, too, shall pass. Bless you as well, my friend, for sharing your experiences with this terrible thing so others who endure it perhaps in silence know they are not by themselves. My youngest was badly affected by it at one point in her life…so I know.
I think we could all use a cabin like this from time to time…
One of the best things about good friends is that they don’t go away and, surprisingly, know you well enough to figure out when they need to show up . . . Bless her.
Last night was a real healing moment. Even when you know about the dynamics of clinical depression, it can still sneak up on you and seriously kick your butt. Most depressive episodes are temporary—this is my 3rd since my wife’s passing. The absolute worst thing about depression is its well proven relationship to suicide. Thoughts of morbidity are so common when we experience depression. Most people who commit suicide are simply depressed. If they had just known that depression is generally temporary and will most likely pass they might not have ended their lives.
Depression is a “mood disorder” and is caused by an imbalance in the brain’s chemistry. It is not caused by people feeling/being worthless or incompetent or evil.
The real truth about depression—just wait. It will probably go away.
Garrison, glad that you feel better today, and that you understand what’s in play with depression.
Because, it is a heartbreaking tragedy for those who succumb to its hopelessness. It does get better.
I suffered with clinical depression, too, for quite awhile. Although it’s been gone for over twenty years, I’ve not forgotten the darkness it brings. It’s a solo journey – even when a friend/loved one places their arm around you. No one else can understand the deepest recesses of our hearts. But Almighty God.
I have three family members who are going thru this – and it’s hard to stand by, watch, and wait for their recovery.
Always remember, G, that there are people who love you and want the best for you. Press on with hope.🙏🏻🙏🏻
Kind words are always helpful. Thank you. 🙂
Yes. All of this I know, my friend. Just knowing that waiting will see it out the door, seeing that an end point is there somewhere, I would think would be a thread to hold on to, no matter how slender. If that is even possible when in the darkness I know it is.
Someone said once that one was very fortunate if one could count on one hand over a lifetime true friends who would be there for you if you needed. The older I get, the truth of this becomes more powerful. You are blessed with this wonderful, loving woman as one of yours, Garrison.
Just for you…😘
Berta is a great player. I think I’ll look for her videos so I can put them up. I think I have the sheet music to this piece. 🙂
It was playing on my symphony channel as I was answering you. I quickly made note of it to pass along. I think we’d all enjoy those.
I’ve never been depressed in any way, so I don’t know really how to answer what you’ve said other than I can offer to pray for your release from this may God bless you always. 🇺🇸🙏🏻🇺🇸
Doin’ much better today, jay. Thanks for the kind words. 🙂
Good friends are the best.
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Good advice Garrison,
I think everyone should do at least a three to five day retreat in an isolated place.
You will know yourself better at the end.
Backpack hunting solitaire in the Colorado wilderness at extreme altitude was an unforgettable experience.
Good morning, Mr jay. Closer to Heaven.
Maidin Mhaith Betsy, 🇺🇸🙏🏻🇺🇸
That looks like an old Forest Service ranger station. Most are no longer used but when first introduced, they were the vanguard for spotting and responding to forest fires, particularly in the western United States. Many were built on “stilts” to give them the elevated vantage point. Or on the highest point, such as the one in your picture. Here is a stilted one as well
National Forest Fire Lookout Tower | Lookout tower, Forest fire, Tower (pinterest.ca)
I hear that those are being rented out now in some places been to quite a few myself very interesting views always
Seriously cool benzy 🙂
Wow , Jay ,
These Tunes put a Big Smile on my face and Introduced me to some New Musicians !
Thank You 😊
So many artists to choose from and so little time😁😁
Absolutely So , Jay !
Good morning jay!
Good morning ,G. Strong prayers for your SIL’s successful procedure. I’m sure it will be since these are done all the time. God be with her, and with all who love her, my brother.🙏💕
🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻, just left you a message up thread
Left you the same message above😊…we really are birds of the same feather. Let us know how it went…
Howdy Gramps 🇺🇸😁🇺🇸
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Now that’s funny selection, J, “My in-laws made an outlaw out of me!”
Had to laugh! (And the stories he could tell -whoo.)
That and Ernie K Doe’s song mother in-law were my theme song’s after I got married. 😩
😂 😂 😂
Buh-bye Fraudway Joe
Three’s company
I’ll take them all, Joe!😍
All for you, Bet. Good morning.
Oh thank you, my friend. You really are a generous soul😘
Oh, Betsy, please let me have one in middle! You can have two.
😁💕…I’m a sharing kind of gal, Della…DONE!!
Awww, thanks- I’ll pay you back!
Just saw this…a sign outside a veterinary clinic…
“She believed she could but her cat was asleep on her lap…so she didn’t.”
Only two laps in this house. You’ve done us a favour!😉
Yes, but knowing you, would make room for two kitties on one lap!
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Years ago, we went to pick up a new kitten from the owner. She had two left, and since I couldn’t decide, took them both. That was a really good choice, unknown to me, as the sisters loved each other, slept together, bathed each other, and kept each other warm!
(sorry Flyover, I just “had” to tell Betsy this…😂)
I wouldn’t have just one cat again. Two or none (as we are now). And yes, if they so chose, I wouldn’t object to two on my lap🤗
A feral cat had her litter under our bed a few years back. I knew she was looking so made a comfy bed for her there. Our neighbours came for one kitten and took two. They are the same as yours. Inseparable. Good and loving decision on your part💕
(Left a gentle note below on the guideline issue)
One more
Morning Garrison!
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Thanks for posting thesPrine videos. He was such a treasure and gone much too soon. An amazing artist
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Garrison,
Hello in There! This one seems a reflection of you that I feel with all my heart.
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Very interesting…🤔… I enjoy “new” points of view..👍.. thank you for sharing 👍
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בְּרֵאשִׁ֖ית בָּרָ֣א אֱלֹהִ֑ים אֵ֥ת הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם וְאֵ֥ת הָאָֽרֶץ׃
Bereshit bara Elohim et hashamayim ve’et ha’arets.
הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם
Yes, it’s a plural: “the heavens”
The first of hundreds of KJV mistranslations.
Yep, and the emphasis is on the “ma”. Often it’s mispronounced with the emphasis on yim and in that case it means “ real estate agents” or something of the sort. 😁
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Love Del Tackett’s videos. ‘The Truth Project is also very good.
Perhaps then I fall into the 2nd category, but then for me I find no issue either way. Scripture also informs us that a day or even a moment is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as a moment. Also be advised that we must be careful to interpret the Hebrew word for (thousand) as a literal 1000 (exactly) but it is meant to convey ‘a great or many/vast amount”. For me, whether it took 6 “days” 6 billion years or 6 moments is irrelevant. What is relevant is that the Creator did and still is creating EVERYTHING that we as man know today – from the power of His word and Eternal Spirit.
When Fraudway Joe exits, this harpy might take over.
I think she is a tool or a placeholder. I don’t see Kamala taking the helm at the White House, but who knows. It’s hard to predict what’s going to happen. But I’m thinking they’ll take Biden out with the 25th amendment; when he’s gone, there is no telling who is going to take his place. The Deep State donkeys (I’m not necessarily referring to dems) have probably already selected someone. If Kamala does become the prez, God help us. It will be utter chaos.
Covid “booster” shots linked to heart issues, cancers and “astounding decline” in average lifespan – NaturalNews.com
And just this week the CDC itself has said they are studying a possible link between the Covid booster shots and strokes.
In the next couple of years, we’ll probably see a lot more people having strokes, seizures, or dying from heart attacks. This will happen on a global scale. It’s already happening. Dr. Tenpenny called it. She was right.
Dr Tenpenny was spot on on everything, Joe. She was the first I heard speak about what was coming. The adverse reactions, the timeline for seeing them…all of it. Started researching more at that point. God bless that smart Christian doctor.
4 staff and now 8 residents tested positive for covid at the nursing facility I retired from. I’m pretty sure that they have all been vaccinated; everyone has to gown up and wear the N-95 masks throughout the whole shift. I can tell you, the N-95 masks are extremely uncomfortable after wearing them for a few hours.
So far, no serious adverse side effects on anyone that I know of, but I haven’t worked there since last November, either. I still get the group texts as I’m still on prn status.
I won’t be surprised to hear about either staff or residents (or both) being sent to the E.R. when they start having strokes, seizures, or heart attacks. It could start anytime.
Please Dear God not…according to Dr Tenpenny’s timeline I’m afraid you will be right.
The CDC investigating itself…
I’ve seen this movie before.
Seeing how Garrison went all John Prine on us tonight, here are some of my favorites
John Prine – Dear Abby (Old Grey Whistle 1973)
Happy Enchilada?… by the legendary John Prine 2017
Donald & Lydia
Bruised Orange (Chain of Sorrow) (2020 Remaster)
Story behind Bruised Orange
Don’t every forget!
CNN Describes Americas Greatest Enemy | Real Climate Science
The people in the video above are Insane in the Membrane!
Everywhere I look, that phrase is sourced to Cypress Hill.
Rap artists rhyme, but to invent a phrase that takes ahold of the public proves they are true wordsmiths. Not that I like that song.
The bleating of sheep, and braying of jackasses. That’s what we get from the Bidenistas, CNN, and mainstream media.
Good morning, rah. How are you doing? Keep up the good work with the weather updates. Is the cyclone bomb still approaching the east coast? I’ll take a look in a couple of minutes to see what’s happening with that monster.
I’ve been monitoring the usgs site for earthquakes for a while. Indonesia got hit with a couple of big ones yesterday; a 7.1 and a 6.0 magnitude quake shook that area. A tsunami warning was issued after the 7.1 hit but nothing happened. Usgs will downgrade the magnitudes of quakes; why that happens, I don’t know. They have it showing as a 7.0 on their site. Indonesia is still getting strong aftershocks.
All arrangements have been made and paid for the funeral and burial now. It cost $886.00 for the obituary to run a single day. I guess these days a lot of people just pay the $45.00 to put a death notice in the paper and that notice provides a link to the Funeral Home website for the full obituary. But those remaining that are of Dad’s generation still get and read the paper so we had the whole thing put into print. Dad will be laid to rest beside Mom on Saturday. The total bill for everything, including catering the dinner after the grave side service will come to a little over $15,000.
Us four kids have gotten it done like adults with no big arguments or major disagreements. Dad would have liked that. And more important I think the amity and cooperation will continue when it comes to the will and adherence to Dad’s wishes in the distribution of his wealth and property. We have always been a close family. Another legacy of our parents. I know they are looking down upon us.
As for the bomb cyclone. It was never forecasted to make a direct hit. Just sideswipe. But it appears it has been pushed off to the east. Small craft warnings still in effect all along the NE coast.
Here is what the European is showing 10 days out for snow fall for the US.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FmusadXWQAMRAcy?format=png&name=medium
Glad things are being taken care without conflict or chaos. That makes a big difference when everyone in the family is involved.
I just checked the Ventusky weather site; nothing really happening near the coast, 10-12 waves showing out in the Atlantic. Probably not a good place for small craft in the open ocean.
Indonesia is still getting strong aftershocks. A 5.4 Mag was recorded about 20 minutes ago.
Video of tsunami waves generated by Japan quake in 2011. This vid was taken on a Japanese Coast Guard vessel; they were smart. They headed out towards the open sea instead of going near the shoreline.
This person was near the shore when this monster roared in.
Out in deep water they are like a swell, but when they come into shallow water and break is when the real violence is unleashed.
Sorry for your loss, rah.
Glad your family is working so well together.
Very sorry for your loss.
You’re handling this situation like a champ. 🙌
Celebrate your dad’s life with you siblings… remember the lessons learned from him and the joyous times spent together with him. It’s beautiful that you are all following his wishes and making those important in arranging his funeral service and dinner. It’s how we honor people… by doing what THEY would want done. Bless you and your family
Prayers rah . . . 🙂
Keeping you and yours in prayer as you make the preparations for your Dad.
May our Lord wrap you tightly in his comforting arms.
Thank you for sharing this journey with us.
To my knowledge not a one has admitted they were wrong, let alone apologized.
….about the un-vaccinated border jumpers”….
Joe needs to learn how to pronounce “Pancreatitis”. Its not “Pancreatis”.
It is far too late for Bite Me to learn anything. If you look at his history it is as if his whole life has been astroturf, built on lies. So many lies that he believes them to be true and continues to spout them over and over again, long after they have been debunked.
18 January 2021 James Frederick “Jimmie” Rodgers, American pop singer and guitarist (“Honey Comb” ; “Oh-Oh, I’m Falling In Love Again”), dies of kidney disease at 87
18 January 2017 Mike Kellie, British session and touring rock drummer (Spooky Tooth; The Only Ones), dies at 69
18 January Glenn Frey
(1948-2016)
American Grammy Award-winning guitarist, singer-songwriter (The Eagles – “Take it Easy”; “Heartache Tonight”;”Tequila Sunrise”; solo – “Smuggler’s Blues”; “The Heat Is On”), and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame member, dies from complications of rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis, and pneumonia at 67
18 January 2015 Dallas Taylor, American session drummer (Crosby, Stills & Nash, Clear Light), dies of complications from pneumonia and kidney disease at 66
18 January 2014 Dennis Frederiksen, American rock singer, dies from liver cancer at 62
This guy sang for many groups. Toto being the most well known, (for me anyway).
Flyin Home: (1972-1974)
Common People: (1974-1975)
MS Funk: (1975-1976)
Trillion: (1977-1979)
David London: (1979-1981)
Angel: (1981-1982)
LeRoux: (1982-1983)
Abandon Shame: (1984)
Toto: (1984-1985)
RTZ: (1987)
The Fergie Frederiksen Group: (1995-1997)
Voices of Classic Rock: (2002)
Mecca: (1999-2005)
World Classic Rockers: (1997-2014)
18 January 2010 Kate McGarrigle, Canadian folk music singer-songwriter (Kate & Anna McGarrigle – “Heartbeats Accelerating”), dies of clear-cell sarcoma at 63
18 January 2007 Brent Liles, American rock bassist (Agent Orange, 1981-84; Social Distortion, 1988-92), dies after being hit by a truck while cycling at 43
18 January 1995 Charles Baskerville, American pop vocalist (Shep and the Limelites – “Daddy’s Home”), dies at 54
Glenn Frey – Smuggler’s Blues – YouTube
Funny I have a karaoke customer that has went all John Prine with his honey and they do a very good job with In Spite of Ourselves and Angel from Montgomery.
Since we are all going Prine tonight…. I will post the one I used last year April 7.
May he be doing all the things he sang about……
Is the Bible Enough?
This video is from a three-part series based on the book, God Doesn’t Whisper, by Jim Osman, pastor of Kootenai Community Church in northern Idaho. I thought the whole thing was good, the full series and the book, as well.
If you listen from the cue point for about ten minutes, you’ll get the gist of his claim.
First, he says there is no scriptural promise that God will speak to us apart from what is written in the bible.
Second, he emphasizes that the bible contains all of God’s instruction and counsel for faithful, God-honoring living.
Third, he advises that in any decision, big or small, we are free to pick any alternative that is not ruled out by the written Word — and do it with God’s blessing.
An Evangelical Christian himself, Pastor Osman says that this teaching is unusual among Evangelicals. He gives several examples of televangelists who tell people their Christian walk is defective if they don’t regularly have two-way conversations with the Almighty.
For me, looking across confessional lines, it is interesting that he teaches what my own church has historically taught, in this matter at least: sola scriptura – the bible alone.
I’m not interested in trying to dissuade people who think God gives them personal, extra-biblical revelation.
However, I am concerned for Christians who are told they should experience such things and who question why they do not. This can lead them to doubt the quality of their faith and, ultimately, to doubt their own salvation. If you are in this situation, then this video, as the pastor says, was made for you.
1. To God the Holy Spirit let us pray for the true faith needed on our way
That He may defend us when life is ending and from exile home we are wendingl
Lord have mercy.
2. O sweetest Love, Your grace on us bestow; Set our hearts with sacred fire aglow
That with hearts united we love each other, every stranger, sister, and brother.
Lord have mercy.
3. Transcendent Comfort in our every need, help us neither scorn nor death to heed
That we may not falter nor courage fail us when the foe shall taunt and assail us.
Lord have mercy.
4. Shine in our hearts, O Spirit, precious light, teach us jesus Christ to know aright
That we may abide in the lord who bought us, ’til to our true home He has brought us.
Lord have mercy.
Sola Scriptura
Hi Michael, thanks for your reply.
If you watch the video through about 35:00, you’ll see that the pastor touches on this issue. He does a much better job than I possibly could. I’d recommend the video.
He refers to the dispute between the continuationists and the cessationists.
Cessationists believe that the Apostolic gifts (speaking in tongues, healing, prophecy, etc..) ended with the Apostolic Age.
Continuationists, on the other hand, believe that such gifts continue down to this day.
Cessationists, like Pastor Osman, certainly believe that spiritual gifts are abundantly avaiable to us today from the Holy Spirit — just not the special ones the apostles were given. I’d offer the example of Galatians 5:22.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
The natural man doesn’t do these things on his own. They are always gifts from the Holy Spirit whenever they are present. We shoujld pray for them.
This c /c division in interpretation is pretty deep. I don’t imagine that Christians on one side of it will be able to convince those on the other side by debating.
Have you ever noticed that while the divisions are often deep, that they are also narrow? A handful of “experts” are deeply divided. A smattering of followers strongly adhere to what their experts say.
But most just go along. Not as aware as the followers, but still trusting of the experts and followers. But also amenable to common sense thoughts and arguments.
And the scriptures are often supportive of each side. The experts can surely each justify their take with scripture. But, such arguing is a source of discord, not the fruit of the Spirit.
Jim, thanks. Good counsel to consider.
I appreciate your post, Jim, and totally agree.
While I believe in Scripture -alone – there is great value to the Apostle’s Creed, Nicene Creed, Westminster Catechism, etc. The foundational doctrines in such has given structure to Christians since the early church.
Nowadays, where there is much division in the church – I simply lean on the bedrock foundations.
They are helpful as summarized in the creeds.
And, I run from arguments! Do not want any discord in my heart, as there is no room for it AND the Holy Spirit. Only one can live there.
interesting link to ponder:
https://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/protestants-and-creeds
Amen. Thank you for your valuable post.
Don’t ever forget!
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. . . 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.
Amen. Amin🙏
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)
Eve of the Holy Theophany of Our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ
Fast Day
The Great (Royal) Hours for Holy Theophany
Holy Hieromartyr Theopemptos, Bishop of Nicomedia and Holy Martyr Theonas (+ 303)
Saint Synkletike of Alexandria (+ ca. 450)
January 5th – Patristic Calendar of the Orthodox Christian Church
January 18th – civil or commercial calendar
Saints of God pray for us!
The YMCA is now allowing male transgenders into the womens shower rooms where women and children go. Really??!!
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6318839415112
January 18 Oswald Chambers
It Is The Lord!
Thomas answered and said unto Him, My Lord and my God. — John 20:28
“Give Me to drink.” How many of us are set upon Jesus Christ slaking our thirst when we ought to be satisfying Him? We should be pouring out now, spending to the last limit, not drawing on Him to satisfy us. “Ye shall be witnesses unto Me” — that means a life of unsullied, uncompromising, and unbribed devotion to the Lord Jesus, a satisfaction to Him wherever He places us.
Beware of anything that competes with loyalty to Jesus Christ. The greatest competitor of devotion to Jesus is service for Him. It is easier to serve than to be drunk to the dregs. The one aim of the call of God is the satisfaction of God, not a call to do something for Him. We are not sent to battle for God, but to be used by God in His battlings. Are we being more devoted to service than to Jesus Christ?
WISDOM FROM OSWALD CHAMBERS
We are all based on a conception of importance, either our own importance, or the importance of someone else; Jesus tells us to go and teach based on the revelation of His importance. “All power is given unto Me.… Go ye therefore ….”
https://utmost.org/classic/it-is-the-lord-classic/
When Thomas said to Him, “My Lord and my God,” he was worshipping the resurrected Christ.
It is so very interesting what the Lord *didn’t* say at that time.
There are numerous examples of men and angels whom people started worshipping. When Paul and Barnabus had done miracles of healing after their shipwreck, the people started worshiping them. In the book of Revelation, John started worshiping the angel that was revealing the things of the future. In all cases of upright men and angels, they immediately said Stop! Don’t do that. Worship only God.
Here, the Lord says nothing because it was good and right for Thomas to worship Him as his Lord and his God. This account is a strong proof that Jesus is God. So “doubting”
Thomas really had quite an important and valuable insight.
I am going to use this principle more: what can be inferred by what the Lord didn’t say?
But John says that ‘not everything that Jesus did was written down’. So as long as the absence of Jesus’ words are self-contained in a particular scripture, like you have used, we can’t be sure what Jesus didn’t say.
I always appreciate your Oswald Chambers posts.
Never forget!
The Great Reset Has Already Happened
(This is about eight minutes in length. It was produced in late 2020, early 2021.)
http://www.rumble.com/vddgfd-the-great-reset-has-already-happened.html
Man plans; God laughs.
I read below Scripture this morn, B., and now your post. It’s truth.
Why do the nations rage
and the peoples plot in vain? (1)
The kings of the earth set themselves,
and the rulers take counsel together,
against the LORD and against his Anointed, saying, (2)
”Let us burst their bonds apart
and cast away their cords from us.” (3)
He who sits in the heavens laughs;
the Lord holds them in derision. (4)
Psalm 2:1-4
Almighty God in heaven LAUGHS at them – and not because it’s funny.😔
That’s right, M!
Sometimes I wonder how much longer the Lord will laugh… sobering thought.
So powerful Michael…thank you for posting this! We have nothing today of the Spirit that mirrors what the old preachers of yesterday experienced. The godly sacrifice of our lives today is not there…yet. In most all of the prefaces of the old books, the history of separating themselves unto God and away from the world is paramount. So much to learn, but the hunger is there! Thanks again!
PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
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.
Verse of the Day for Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,”
1 Peter 1:3 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered!!!
BE MY VOICE
BABY LIVES MATTER
JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN
January 18
MORNING
Him that was to come. Rom. 5:14
Jesus … made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, . . . that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. Heb. 2:9
One died for all. II Cor. 5:14
As by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. Rom. 5:19
The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit. That was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual. I Cor. 15:45, 46
God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him. Gen. 1:26, 27
God … hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son…. the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person. Heb. 1:1-3
Thou hast given him power over all flesh. John 17:2
The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven. As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly. I Cor. 15:47, 48
EVENING
Things which shall be hereafter. Rev. 1:19
It is written, 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
The Spirit of truth … will shew you things to come. John 16:13
Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen. Rev. 1:7
I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven, with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. I Thes. 4:13, 14, 16, 17
J. Bagster
https://dailylightdevotional.org/01/0118.html
Mornin’ all!
Should have added a ‘Get Trump’ sign.
hey loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God. – John 12:43
Hans Christian Andersen’s story The Emperor’s New Clothes tells of swindling weavers who convince almost everyone that they have woven the most beautiful trousers, coat, and mantle for the emperor when in fact they had woven nothing.
Those around the emperor were too afraid to say there was nothing for fear they would be accused of being unfit for office or just unusually stupid. In the end, a child exclaimed the truth, and others finally agreed.
When Jesus walked on this earth, thousands were witnesses to His miracles as lepers were healed, the lame were made to walk, and Lazarus was even brought back from the dead. The apostle John exclaims, “Though he [Jesus] had done so many signs before them, they still did not believe in him” (John 14:37).
In this case, there were so many reasons for the people, Jew and Gentile, to believe that Jesus was Messiah, and yet many did not.
Isaiah had foretold that hearts would be hardened and eyes blinded to the truth of Christ as Messiah. John mentions that “many even of the authorities believed in him, but for fear of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue” (John 14:42). Their desire for human commendation kept them from professing Christ publicly, though others may have stood with them if they had.
In a world where professing your beliefs can bring judgment, ridicule, and even job loss, remember that it is better to please God than to please humanity.
Stand strong for Him. Pray now for those who govern this nation.
May they seek to please God first, no matter the consequences.
https://www.presidentialprayerteam.org/daily-prayer-briefing?utm_source=daily_briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_content=daily_briefing
SETTLE ME, LORD
My heart is rapidly pounding
My state of affairs confounding
I am shaking/quaking beyond belief
Whatever I try I find no relief
Something has disturbed my peace
The turmoil inside just will not cease
My energy level is dangerously low
What it is that is broken I do not know
Nothing should change my resolve
I must fight to defeat delete dissolve
This interruption disruption in my life
Meddling unsettling pedaling strife
Alone in the darkness I tend to shiver
Lacking control I slither and quiver
What is wrong with me I cannot say
But it just keeps on and won’t go away
Settle Me, Lord help me to rest
In this condition I cannot do my best
Whatever it is from it wash me clean
Teach me a lesson from which to glean
Your thought process has brought you here
You gave up your authority my sweet dear
I gave you calming music you listen not
You let ‘it’ control you and you got caught
There is no medicine that can cure ‘it’
There is no formula than can detour ‘it’
I gave you the power to stop this attack
I gave you the means to pick up the slack
Exercise, breathing, and thought control
All of these will again make you whole
Emotional turmoil blocks rational thought
Eliminate it and you will be as you ought
Change your attitude change your life
Positive thinking diminishes strife
Movement replaces emotional confusion
All of ‘it’ is actually an illusion
You can take control and beat your distress
By changing your thoughts eliminate stress
By exercising you switch your concentration
Your physical movement serves as activation
Your shiver and shake ceases to be
Your uncertainty dissolves instantly
Your mind directs your body to move
And your anxiety begins to improve
God gave us the ability to heal mind body spirit
We just need to learn how to clear it not fear it
The body does what the mind commands
It moves it rests it contracts it expands
So it is with emotions as well with control
Our thoughts can trigger disconnect or cajole
Our attitude plays a part in this scenario as well
It is where we decide we are going to dwell
Negative thinking brings about negative outcomes
The opposite is true and to what it succumbs
When we take authority of events in life
We eliminate the stress and the strife
Whatever the problem or issue that disturbs you
It is nothing you and God together cannot subdue
When God enters the situation the solution is clear
You will have eyes to see and ears to hear
So Settle Me, Lord as only You can
Help me to see and perfect Your plan
Take away the illusion of ‘it’
Cleanse me from all and every bit
D01: 01/15/2023
This is beautiful, D! Hope these words will encourage others to seek the Lord for His help.
I went down this lonely, dismal road far too long, and it was only God who settled me – and He keeps me there!
The poem mentions the importance of “attitude.” My well-being did a 180-degree turn when I let the Lord change my “mindset.”
There’s a helpful Christian book by Chuck Swindoll that addresses this issue. Title: 10% of life is what happens, 90% is your response.
GrandpaM alerted me to Chuck Swindoll, and I keep his Insight for Living as a favourite. His daily devotionals are wonderful. The raw truth is in the title you mentioned. Attitude is all.
Yes, dear Betsy, you’re right. It’s in the mind where most of our problems begin, and need to be sorted out. With help, of course !
It takes some doing, Della. And sometimes there is slippage. At least I find it so for myself. That’s when I start talking to our Father. Sometimes without being aware I am doing it. Help? Absolutely…with a capital “H”.
Yep, or all caps: HELP
And, that’s a beautiful thing to have such communion with Him, to talk and walk with Him, even unawares. Can’t be explained – only experienced!
Yes ma’am. All caps. Perpetual prayer really, as I’ve come to believe.🙏💕
Glad Grandpa told you about C. Swindoll – he has been a personal treasure for thirty years. I love pastor Swindoll and his ministry greatly, and read his daily message, as well.
Another huge blessing – his church service is broadcast live every Sunday, and messages are archived. I’ve listened twice to his recent message of Jan .15, and received blessing upon blessing. I really need to hear God’s voice in these days.
Swindoll is eighty-eight years old, and becoming more frail (?), but the message is never weak, just filled with God-power. I always shake my head in amazement at this man’s perseverance and devotion.
(link if interested: http://www.stonebriar.org)
There is a lovely phrase in Wales when someone is trying to describe someone else…
“I like his face.”
While not always true, I do believe one can make an accurate assessment of the type of person one is speaking or dealing with by his/her face. Who they are is apt to advertise and itself on people’s faces.
Thank you for that link. I am most assuredly interested.
My rector when I was young was a family friend as well, with a powerful voice. From the pulpit he never had to raise it. In quiet tones he got his sermons message across. Since that time, I’ve not had such a connection with any pastor’s message as I did his.
Perhaps….
When I was living in Wales, a dear friend of my mother’s came over on a tour, and he was on it. We drove an hour to the seaside town to meet up with them. I needed to see him. I think God knew it. I could weep remembering that meeting…and him. And I miss him very much. He had a kind face.
…and I think Pastor Swindoll has one as well.
That’s a touching story about your rector … I understand, because when a special person helps us mature spiritually, they are much loved. They become a dear friend – hard to replace.
There are youtubes available of pastor Swindoll’s messages from his earlier days. It saddens me to see his vibrant days, and realize how they have changed. Happens to all of us, right?
Another pastor you may wish to check out is Alistair Begg at Parkside Church, Cleveland, Oh.
He is another one that I’ve followed twenty-five years. Trustworthy.
Pastor Begg was born and raised in Scotland and moved here thirty years back.
I LOVE his accent, Scottish words, and he is brilliant!
Both men are entirely different in their message delivery, but I treasure them both. Hard to pick, either/or?
I found that it pays to listen for a brief while to see if they’re a good match, as some messages better than others. Like us, I suppose. Good days, bad days.
(link to pastor Begg’s church: https://www.parksidechurch.com)
It does sadly.
I shall certainly check Pastor Briggs’. His is an accent I love. We almost settled in Scotland. It was a toss up between that beautiful country and Wales were lived. Thank you for all this valuable information, Dear Della. Everyone has something to offer, and I appreciate your recommendations very much😘
ANGEL OF GOD
Angel of God come visit with me
For lost and lonely I seem to be
Left alone without the love of my life
She was my joy – she was my wife
My heart hurts my head is pounding
My internal screams have no sounding
Emotionally exhausted I fall asleep
The pain is constant and oh so deep
Thank You, Lord, for music that soothes
It comforts and calms my soul it moves
My daily companion it has become
To its rhythm and cadence therefrom
I reach out to My Angel to lift me up
Steer me toward the blessing cup
This emptiness just will not go away
I need some semblance of her today
Send me a memory and make me smile
Give me the joy of her presence for awhile
Let me feel the warmth of her arms around
An expression of her love overtly abound
Help me feel grateful for the many years
Through the laughter, trials, and the tears
Through the challenges and the struggles
Accompanied by smooches and huggles
Help me to find happy once again
Even for a moment beyond the pain
Help me recall her spirit is alive
She can help me to revive and to thrive
It is as if she is still here by my side
Odd is it not from her I cannot hide
I can envision her face her surprise
As I stumble, fall, and then, arise
Oh, Lord, I do miss her so
Without her I have lost my mojo
I am clumsy I have lost my footing
Oh, the things I do to keep from looking
I shower I eat I dress and I work
Mechanically now I see her smirk
The joy in my life is nonexistent
The flow in my life is inconsistent
Ah but now that you are finally here
I can feel your spirit my lovely dear
You comfort me like no other can
Just as you did when our life began
D01: 10/24/2022
Your heart is in these, dear duchess. Bless you always. B🙏
His Request, Dear Bet!!! He sees a need and prompts me to write – not my words – HIS!!!
❤️ 🧚🏻♀️🧚🏻♀️🧚🏻♀️
I understand this, duchess. And believe it, utterly and completely. 🙏😘
…and yes, I couldn’t help but see that those needs were being addressed as well as I was reading…💕
So beautiful and calming….thank you so much!
I found a local creamery using this site. For $5 they delivered my order of raw milk, eggs, cheese and a meat box.
https://getrawmilk.com/
Hillary Clinton is elected President.
The first night she’s in the White House, she is visited by the ghost of George Washington.
Hillary asks, “George, how can I best serve America?”
The ghost of Washington replies, “Never tell a lie.”
Hillary says, “Oh, I don’t think I can do that.”
During her 2nd night in the White House, Hillary is visited by the ghost of Thomas Jefferson.
Hillary asks, “Thomas, how can I best serve America?”
The ghost of Jefferson replies, “Listen to the people.”
Hillary says, “Oh, I don’t think I can do that.”
Sometime in the middle of her 3rd night in the White House, she is visited by the ghost of Abraham Lincoln.
Hillary asks, “Abe, how can I best serve America?’
The ghost of Lincoln replies, “Go see a play.”
Ya got me at Hillary asking for advice….LOL.
Monica Lewinsky and Hillary bump into each other at a party.
A dollar falls out of Monica’s pocket.
Hillary picks it up and sez, “That’s the second Bill we’ve shared.”
I remember when joke cigars were sold with a ‘Monica’ picture label.
I wonder how many could be sold with a ‘Hillary’ picture label…This is some toxic wondering. So, I won’t wonder too much.
Rearrange the letters…
Dormitory->Dirty Room
Astronomer->Moon Starer
The Eyes->They See
The Morse Code->Here Come the Dots
Snooze Alarms->Alas No More Zs
Election Results->Lies Let’s Recount
Eleven Plus Two->Twelve Plus One
No, I didn’t figure these out…but they are amazing!
good morning tree 🌳 house ♥️
RIP Rick Ocasek and Benjamin Orr
Nancy Pelosi said if she was married to Donald Trump, she would poison his coffee. Donald Trump said if he was married to Nancy, he would drink it.
Trump quotes Churchill.
Sorry. That is an old story with Nancy Astor and Winston Churchill.
Have a nice day.
It’s just a line I found somewhere in a jokes site. No big deal. Take a chill pill.
The last 10 days of this month are looking like they will be the coldest in Europe in the last 50 years in a band from Spain up to Germany.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FmwJ6RMWYAIO240?format=png&name=medium
I don’t think Greta’s staged arrest is going to change a thing. I interpret that show as a desperate attempt to regain some of the relevancy she has been loosing.
The trainwreck of all trainwrecks: Billions of people stuck with a broken immune response
https://www.rintrah.nl/the-trainwreck-of-all-trainwrecks-billions-of-people-stuck-with-a-broken-immune-response/
As intended, soldier…and worse. Also as intended. Crime against humanity so terrible, when I think of it or read the stories of those affected, I find myself shutting my eyes so tightly as if in doing so, it won’t be real. But it is real.
Almighty God have mercy.🙏
😁
A few weeks ago, I posted here that I hoped others would find this thread. And they have!
We have our branch dwellers who we see day to day. And then there are those who just pass by, look in, and go on their way. I’d like to think that for many, there might just be that one post that strikes a chord or fills a need for someone who is looking for answers or an uplifting of their spirits.
This old world is battering so many in myriad ways. Those who have nowhere to turn, no hope, are looking for a place to know there ARE others going through the same sorts of things they are. Or simply want to find a place of solace, which I consider this place to be.
We may never know if that is true or is not. I love this thread. If there were a problem, I honestly believe one of our beloved “Landlords” would have a quiet word.
That they haven’t tells me everything. God bless them, all my precious friends here, and all those whose needs we may not know about but who I’m sure are many…
There is something very special about a treehouse. When I was a child, one of my favorite things to do was build treehouses. We would spend whole summers on them. Fell out of a couple that broke while we were building. The tree limbs snapped. Thankfully, my injuries were minor. I learned to use bigger and stronger branches that had a secure connection to the trunk and grew in the right direction.
I dreamed of making my own Swiss Family Treehouse. Boyhood dreams…
https://swisscows.com/en/images?query=swiss%20family%20treehouse
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“Your heart must not be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if not, I would have told you. I am going away to prepare a place for you. If I go away and prepare a place for you, I will come back and receive you to Myself, so that where I am you may be also. You know the way to where I am going.”
“Lord,” Thomas said, “we don’t know where You’re going. How can we know the way?”
Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
John 14:1-6 HCSB
I pray there will be Treehouses in the New Creation; in our Father’s House.
There have to be! We can build one if there isn’t. With Permission of course…Blessings, Paul😊
(Thank you for that wonderful link.)
IF I had a fav Bible verse, this is the one! It’s imprinted on my checks. (Haha, yes, still do paper checks)
Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”
John 14:6
Checks. I remember those. 🙂 I still use a few/year.
My favorite verses –
Ephesians 2:14-22
14 For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility 15 by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, 16 and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. 17 And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. 18 For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. 19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.
Those are beautiful words – hard to pick a favorite, really, since God’s Word is living and active!
He meets you where you are.
Explicit post, Betsy…
I wonder if there is slight tension regarding content since there are long-timers here, versus new-comers, like me.
I don’t know how “it used to be,” but certainly don’t want to muddy the waters.
My assumption is that as long as posts are in good taste, it’s acceptable.
We all know how to “scroll.”
Yes, I believe the gatekeepers will guide us, if necessary.
And I have read the Guidelines, several times. (However, the posts are a littttle ways off from them)😜
😂!!
You are fine, Della. Do not worry. I do not consider you a newcomer at all. I’ve put some doozies in as to length. Post away and be at peace about that!!😘
I listen to this prepper’s videos fairly frequently. He reports about availability and price changes from around the country. Usually, there are waaay too many ads in his videos.
No internal ads today. He put up this video to say what many people think about scammers asking for money or people who expect to be indemnified against their bad choices.
Really enjoyed the video, Sherri. Never heard of this man, but his observations are spot-on … I agree with him on this issue 100%. Discernment and good judgment are always required when donating to charity.
For some reason I thought of this old quote:
“If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime.”
If a person never learns to work, they’ll always need hand-outs. (And, like the video says, this statement not directed toward those in distress, which can happen to us all, but those who were never taught a work ethic.)
These Guidelines For Comments must be read by all who desire comment. Two to three times every year.
They are simple truths.
Thanks for remembering.
The month so far verses the flip to cold that’s coming.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FmxwJdxWQAYbPMB?format=png&name=small
Getting skin back in the game. Thanks Clinton.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/482581/fears-over-china-influence-leads-us-to-reopen-solomon-islands-embassy
https://www.aninews.in/news/world/pacific/australia-concerned-over-long-term-chinese-security-presence-in-solomon-islands20230118035931/
Amen.
Amen
Amen
Amen.
Amen.
The world’s top oil exporter and the world’s biggest oil importer could shake up the US dollar’s dominance in the global petroleum market. Saudi Arabia is in talks to sell oil to China and be paid in yuan instead of dollars,