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 †
.
Posted in Uncategorized
AMEN !
Good morning Bet! That’s the best way to start the day! Up early for the doctor’s appointment and I even didn’t have to set the alarm clock. Have a blessed day, dear sister. ❤️😍
Godspeed, beloved brother🙏🏻💕 May all be well.
Good morning, WP💕 Every morning and every night. What we know is infinitesimal compared to what we do not.
.
.
.
A dog…and a lower case dog💕
Good morning, Garrison. What can one say? She just had one of those voices…
Good morning, Bet. I think so too. And when she teamed up with Nelson Riddle—perfection and magic. 🙂
Made for each other…no question about it👍🏻
Good morning Garrison!
Morning, Gramps. Hope your day is a good one. 🙂
loved the movie with mimi
Good people, Patty. 🙂
Times seem so awful nowadays but if you look around there are still many good people who strive to do what’s right.
Always great seeing wild horses running FREE..! nothing says FREEDOM better😀👍
🇺🇸💪😀👍
So true, Jim. Those that live free never need their hooves trimmed, never need their teeth floated, don’t need to be grain fed to maintain a healthy weight and are just amazingly beautiful. Most of them seem to have almost perfect conformation.
Good morning Patty. You’ve been in my thoughts since your last post about flooding.
Pray all is well – yesterday saw this pic and remembered you!
Love his mane!! (Photo by Charles F. Stanley)
Good mornin’, Southern sister😘
That one looks like one of the Fell ponies so beloved Britain.
(The narrator needs a British accent😎.)
Morning, Betsy. They’re beautiful – is this one pregnant or just large abdomen?
(out of commission, here – sinus surgery yesterday, loopy from anesthesia)
Never ask!
😂 😂
I wondered if you had it, as I’d missed you the past couple of days. God bless, dear friend. I know it’s awful. Please God your recovery is fast and successful.🙏🏻💕
No, not preggers. They all look like this.
Thank you, sweet Betsy
🙏🏻🌸
😘!!
Ooooooops!!! Forgot to put the link!!!! Mea culpa!!
Added two extra for my appalling pre-coffee error😎
Thank you! Will watch today while laid up.
No apoplogies necessary – on my fourth Coffee, still loopy.
May have to stop posting today – seeing double., and could type something to get me banned. 😅
Prayers up for your speedy recovery.
Thank you, kind Gramps, praying for your needs as well.
Outward we are wasting away, but inward, growing day by day.
Thanks be to God.
🌸🙏🏻
It’s easy viewing. You won’t need Calgon to take you away. These will waft you to saner, more peaceful, gentler realms.
Such beautiful ponies, Betsy, and such a great story of their survival!
I thought you’d like these, patty.
At one appalling point the wretched UK government considered a cull. The outrage was deafening. Thank goodness. Soulless mandarins.
Videos wonderful, Betsy! Those are some gorgeous horses, and the scenery superb!
Want to be there, riding Geronimo… would be a little pice of heaven.🌷 🌸 🌸
Just read this, Della. Be well, love. There’s always time for the Open Thread. We ain’t goin’ nowhere . . . 🙂
Thank you kind one.
🌸
Thank you for your prayers Miss Della. The river is still raging and there has been some flooding both east and west of Porterville. Over 100 families west of Porterville have been forced to evacuate their homes.
The Success Lake dam is completely full so the Army Corps of Engineers is letting out as much water as possible so the water doesn’t breach the top.
More rain is expected in a couple of days so things could get worse.
The bridge crossing the river that allows access to Springville has been closed since the last rain. They are using helicopters to take in supplies for those who can’t get out, including food, fuel, medicines, etc. and are evacuating those who need to get out.
Right now the biggest concern is the rain water topping the dam. That’s why the Army Corps of Engineers are draining as much water as possible which is causing the flooding west of Porterville. If the water tops the dam all bets are off.
🙏🏻 ✝️ 🙏🏻
Thank you Miss Della for your prayers. Springville is largely a community of older folks. The houses along the river that were lost were just awesome. Not big or beautiful per se, but they were so close to the river that they could sit on their balconies, facing the river, and fish as they sat on their decks! A fisherman’s dream.
So sad, patty. May God restore what the locusts have eaten from these dear people.
My hubs eats, sleeps and breathes fishing. I can imagine their deep loss.
💕 🙏🏻
I add mine to Della’s…🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks so much! I’m not too concerned for my house. I live about a half mile south of the river. My house was built in ’42 back before they leveled the land before building. My property sits up on a little hill, about 2′ above the road level and then my house is up another couple feet on a foundation so i am up at least 4 feet from my neighbors.
I sure do hope the rains stop soon.
Good morning, patty🤗. What magnificent animals horse are!
Good afternoon, Betsy. I just love the feathers on the Fell ponies feet. They sure are a sturdy breed. So glad the fellow dedicated his life to preserving their breed.
He’s not the only one there. There are so many animal lovers on Britain who also dedicate their time to the care and preservation of those they love. Donkey sanctuaries in particular💕
Donkeys are incredible animals. Few people know just how beneficial they are. The scenery in the video is just stunningly beautiful. So much green. Where I live the climate is considered Mediterranean, as in desert. Not so much green except the ag.
It’s Cursday Treepers! Pet your puppies for me . . . This is for Sweetie 🙂
She really was a one of, Garrison. I can feel how much you miss her. Truth be told, I miss her as well…
Great photo, Bet. Thanks. Why do all dogs go to heaven? Because Our Lord loves us and wants us to be happy. And also because dogs are especially virtuous—a dog’s unconditional love is both precious and pure.
It is, my friend. I’ve known a few people whose lives were upside down which were saved by that love.
As has been said, angels without wings.💕
Happy Cursday Garrison
get yourself a puppy
or maybe a mature Border Collie 🙂
Recognizing that, perhaps, it’s time for a dog (s) is a big step in the right direction. Before, thanks to depression, it all just seemed impossible. So, we’ll see what comes next. 🙂
Morning, Garrison. You’ve been in my thought lately. There’s wonderful animal rescue group here in GA.
They get some adorable pups, wanted to share with you.
I’ll stop here…
Blessings on you today and ahead.
I’d have them all if I had the room🤗
make room for daddy
seems i watched a tv show named that many moons ago. i think i liked it
i think
maybe
i cant remember
I remember that one…Danny Thomas.
The Danny Thomas Show (titled Make Room for Daddy for its first three seasons) is an American sitcom that ran from 1953 to 1957 on ABC and from 1957 to 1964 on CBS. Starring Danny Thomas as a successful night club entertainer, the show focused on his relationship with his family, yet went through a number of significant changes in cast and characters during the course of its run. Episodes regularly featured music by Thomas, guest stars and occasionally other cast members as part of the plot.
If i win the lottery, I would buy a gazillion acres and rescue all dogs.
And I would come and help
that was fun , why stop .
Hello Dello
Hello molon, stopped so as not to get on folk’s nerves, ya know!
Cannot wrap my head around why some give these precious ones away.
Which to get – one with saddest eyes?
Dog-gone-it!!!! 🙂
Haha! I want them all…
(not sure about this, seems rescue groups get the best ones, versus the “shelters.”
Faure.
“Crawfish” Elvis Presley in King Creole
Good morning Treepers
?fit=320%2C238&ssl=1
Good morning Joe!
Good morning GrandpaM. Waiting for the rain to come. Hopefully it doesn’t miss my area.
We got just a few drops. Oh well, maybe next time.
morning Joe
Good morning molonlabe.
First laugh of my morning! Thank you!
Good morning to you, NanaB.
You’re welcome.
Good morning, dear Joe.
Starting at 12 o’clock and moving clockwise…
Whoa – one needs art degree to become a barista!
(wish I could do this..)
is that you Bett
Believe it, sister!!! Coffee incoming!😁
Good morning Bet. Supposedly we’ll see some storms here. Waiting while having that morning dose of Columbian coffee.
Had a few sprinkles first thing. Hoping for more🙏🏻💕
…and here it comes! Hoorah!!😁
that was quick
samantha from bewitched comes to mind , she used to wiggle her nose and “poof”
and , no , i dont like witches
just sayin
🙂
btw
if anyone tells you they are a witch
they be full of it
first rule in witchery crapft is.
you must never ever tell anyone under , eva
Hello Bet. We’re getting some rain here. Back door’s open and I can smell the rain. Hearing thunder. Yay.
And Weather Channel says there’s a risk of severe weather today.
….ok.
It just started in earnest here. Threatening hail, tornados, and strong winds…60 mph. Our town is in the advisory until 4:30 though I’m thinking that’s an estimate.
To me black eyed peas cooking always smelled like rain…
Be safe, Joe.💕
Imma just gonna drop this here.
And run…
Naughty, naughty!
Another song about a woman… with a name beginning with the letter “R”
Nap time.
Good morning, Maquis. Oh my heart…💕
Morning Bet!
Best be off to bed now . . .
Sleep well, my friend.💕
16 March 2019 Dick Dale [Richard Anthony Mansour], American guitarist, dies at 81
& the Del-Tones
Miserlou
Pipeline With Stevie Ray Vaughn D. Aug 27 1990
16 March 2018 Buell Neidlinger, American pop, jazz, and classical session cellist and double bassist (Cecil Taylor; Frank Zappa; Duane Eddy), dies at 82
16 March 2014 Gary Bettenhausen (November 18, 1941 – March 16, 2014) was an American auto racing driver
(My Neighbor for 17 years, passed 3 years after I moved to CO
https://youtu.be/yMuwi7r1Gn4
16 March 2013 Bobby Smith, American R&B singer (The Spinners), dies from complications of influenza and pneumonia at 76
16 March 2008 Ola Brunkert, Swedish pop, rock and jazz drummer (ABBA), dies from injuries after a fall at 61
Last concert ever on Dick Cavett Show
16 March T-Bone Walker
(1910-1975)
American blues guitarist (“Funky Town”; “Well Done”), dies of bronchial pneumonia at 64
VIENNA, AUSTRIA – The symbolic fresco of woman with the angels and music instruments in baroque church of St. Charles Borromeo by Johann Michael Rottmayr.
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
Amen. A deep, pleading amen.🙏🏻
Good morning Molonlabe!
Good morning GranpaM
best to stay inside today
And the climate lies keep coming no matter how much actual observations and long accepted science falsifies their claims.
https://realclimatescience.com/2023/03/united-nations-coral-expert-speaks-out/
good morning rob. that’s a nice article , thanks . I enjoyed the charts and the pics , like this one
Good morning. That greatest explosion of life on earth started when atmospheric CO2 was 17x what it is now. And continued on for millions of years with atmospheric CO2 never dropping lower than 5x the current level.
Soft and hard corals, sponges, mollusks, bivalves, and fishes plus many other life forms first appear in the fossil record from that period.
Good morn, Rob. Be blown away at life in the Mariana Trench.
I love the Barreleye seen at :45.
It’s head is clear so it’s eyes can be rotated up to look for prey.
Wasn’t it amazing???!?!!?
We know more about the surface of the Moon and Mars than we do about the abysses of our oceans. 71% of the surface of the planet is covered by the oceans. 60% of this planets surface (83% of the oceans) is in the abyssal zone. It is the largest single environment on our planet
I tend to agree with those that contend that it is highly probable that atmospheric warming and cooling is most probably significantly affected by abyssal geothermal activity.
As it ever was I think…right?
Jeepers, thems are some ugly-marvelous creatures down there. I hope the scientists that went to that special world didn’t kill anything with their light and machines. Thanks for posting B. Very interesting.
Morning, parichite😊. Prehistoric I’d say. But fascinating!! The one with seemingly electric lights caught my eye.
Just Wow! Thank you.
Good morning Rah. Had to memorize the geologic time scale decades ago for the pop quizzes that were given in a geology class.
This was one of the places we visited while on the field trip to Death Valley.
Cobbles!
There was some debate on how the rocks moved on the surface of the playa by themselves.
Solved: high winds and ice sheets make the ground slick enough for the rocks to move. Even the larger ones.
The Cambrian through the Devonian is a time span I am referring to. The first Trilobites, Brachiopods (clam like bi-valves), and sponges appeared during the Cambrian.
The things really got rolling with greatly increased numbers and diversity in sea life during the Ordovician. The first fish like creatures appear though they don’t have spines as yet. It was during this time it is thought the first sea life emerged onto dry land. The early Ordovician saw temperatures much higher than today on land and sea. Then it gradually cooled off in stages. The Ordovician ended with an ice age that is judged to be the 6th greatest extinction event in the fossil record.
The Silurian saw life come back big time as things warm up again, both on land and in the sea. The first animals appear fully adapted to living on land. Primitive trees and other flora continue to evolve.
The Devonian is the age of the fishes. Fish with backbones proliferate in every way, size, diversity, and numbers. It is also the age when the first large fauna walked the land.
CO2 never dropped below 3,000 ppm until the middle of the Devonian.
Spot on!
I knew truck drivers were smarter than average!
Waaaaay smarter.👍🏻
Good morning rah! They’ll keep doing it until the money spigot gets turned off.
Take away the printing presses!!
Good morning Gramps. And your right.
Mornin’ all!
Morning WeeWeed!
Can see my breath down here at Daytona Beach this morning.
How’s your daughter? Is she doing well?
Up and walking around again. Still waiting for the last scans and treatment regime, which won’t be settled on until next week I understand.
She has to get where she can eat solid food again. She is a stick.
🙏🏻 ✝️ 🙏🏻
Prayers up!
Thank you.
Mornin wee
We be toast .
I just noticed
the sippy cup
☘️
Morning, Molon. Amazing how one little detail punctuates the whole thing.
The genius of Branco.
Good morning Bett
Nice to see you this fine day
☘️
Question,
Was that your dad on the chair with the kitty ?
He looked quite comfortable!
☘️🌸☘️
No, t’was not.😊 But I suspect that man and his little charge will be together for years to come.💕
i thought not
wasnt sure
😊
My dad’s doppelganger was Ed Sullivan in every way.😊
ok , gotta go look that one up
ok . got it
did he have sideburns like ed
Absolutely not! He was an Army surgeon to start…18 months in front of the front lines in Korea with a MASH unit. He had luxurious hair until then, then a buzz cut the rest of his life. It was his facial expression and eyes that resembles Ed’s. Intense.
😂 😂 😂
molon you must be spring chicken…I saw “The Beatles” perform for first time in America on Ed Sullivan show, along with millions of other screaming teen girls. 😜
Dells
That’s funny
I had to look up doppelgänger
I wish I was a spring chicken
I know Ed
Sunday nights
Ed Sullivan and Gunsmoke
☘️
😂 😂 This is funny! I thought you meant look up Ed Sullivan!
If you read Betsy’s posts for awhile, you better keep dictionary by your side. Haha
Speaking of Gunsmoke – a fav show!
In my early twenties, I had a buckskin horse, like Matt Dillon’s., for few years.
His name was Ranger. I loved him so much!
My dad was a cross between Jerry Lewis and Fred Flintstone 🙂
One’s feet pounded the piano
The others feets pounded
the pavement
I bet he had a kind face💕
I realy liked Jerry in some of his early comedy movies .
My joke made no sense
I was thinking if Jerry lee Lewis pounding on the piano
And Fred driving his foot powered car
It’s good to think of our dads
I’m glad you shared , pari
Thanks
☘️🌸☘️
Good eye, Molon on sippy cup!
My not-so-little grands want to drink from their sippy cups when they visit me.
(still in cabinet, can’t bear to get rid of)
🥰
You should see my cabinet (second shelf😉). I reach to get rid…then withdraw.
Eloquent!
Brandon-stein’s Monster, Inc.
THE MASTER ASSIZES
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ.” 2 Cor. v. 10
Paul says that we must all, preacher and people alike, “appear before the judgment seat of Christ.” If you learn to live in the white light of Christ here and now, judgment finally will cause you to delight in the work of God in you. Keep yourself steadily faced by the judgment seat of Christ; walk now in the light of the holiest you know. A wrong temper of mind about another soul will end in the spirit of the devil, no matter how saintly you are. One carnal judgment, and the end of it is hell in you. Drag it to the light at once and say – “My God, I have been guilty there.” If you don’t, hardness will come all through. The penalty of sin is confirmation in sin; sin confirms itself in the sinner and gives back full pay. No struggling nor praying will enable you to stop doing some things, and the penalty of sin is that gradually you get used to it and do not know that it is sin. No power save the incoming of the Holy Ghost can alter the inherent consequences of sin.
“But if we walk in the light AS HE IS IN THE LIGHT.” Walking in the light means for many of us walking according to our standard for another person. The deadliest Pharisaism today is not hypocrisy, but unconscious unreality.
Oswald Chambers
March 16th Devotional
Good morning stevie . I can picture Paul sitting here. Ruins of temple in Corinth, Greece
2 Corinthians 5:10
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
Good morning molonlabe… 🙋♀️
Pet your beautiful puppies for me…and an extra treat for Cursday! 😁
Have a Blessed day! 🙏✝
Good morning , sis…a loving pet does wonders for our animals…
…but equally so does it do wonders for us🤗💕
3/16/2023 – Just some musings on the world to come that we look for.
Isaiah 45:18 “For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God Himself that formed the earth and made it; He has established it, He created it not in vain, He formed it to be inhabited:”
Genesis 1:31 “And God saw every thing that He had made, and, behold, it was very good . . .”
The earth is big enough, and has enough to hold every living creature that lives on it; and more than enough room for people and animals to live, and no one to ever be in want. God created the worlds as perfect and completely functioning systems, and all “very good.” What the world needs to learn, is how to manage what God has made, and love one another as He commanded us.
The day is coming, when the Lord Jesus Christ will come in power and great glory, and all His holy angels and saints with Him; and He will set up His everlasting kingdom over the whole earth. At that time, when He gives the government and dominion of all the earth, into the hands of His saints; the world will finally be managed the way God intended; and everyone will have their own portion of land, with their own people; and all the nations will love each other and be at peace. The animals also will be released from the bondage that they have been subjected to by the spirit of the wicked in the earth; and will no longer hurt each other or man. The ancient civilizations also will return to their former estates, minus the devil and the heathen spirits who brought them to ruin in the past.
Just picture how many places there are in the world, that are right now uninhabited, or uninhabitable; and think of the possibilities with the curses having been lifted, because the ungodly are no longer in the world to pervert and corrupt everything. Places that are untouched by man, and in their pristine state, will become inhabitable; and with the saints being in charge of developing those places as God intends them to be; in perfect harmony and usefulness and being replenished; their pristine beauty will not be hurt by man’s living there, but benefited.
Church window in the Dom of Cologne, Germany, depicting Saint Matthew the Evangelist
Matthew 18:20
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
. . . but deliver us from the Evil One.
The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner.
Amen!
Hi GrandpaM
I’m watching a live stream of storm chasers near the DFW area. Clouds look very ominous; possible tornado threat. Possibility of large hail also.
Stay safe everyone in NE Texas.
The 50th Psalm
Septuagint
Prayer of Saint Ioannikios the Great of Bithynia
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)
Bortnyansky Sacred Concerto No. 24
Great Lenten Prayer of Saint Ephraim the Syrian
(with prostrations and bows)
“O Lord and Master of my life, . . . .”
Thursday of the Third Week of Great Lent, or the Fast
Holy Martyrs Evtropios and Cleonicos of Amasea and Basiliscos of Comana (+ 308)
Saint Winwaloe, Abbot of Landevennec, Brittany (+ ca. 530)
Saint Non, mother of Saint David of Wales (+ 6th century)
Several more Saints, including Martyrs, are honored today.
March 3rd – Patristic Calendar of the Orthodox Christian Church
March 16th – civil or commercial calendar
Saints of God pray for us!
Good morning Sepp
Our Lady and Saint Non’s chapel ( St Davids, Wales ).
Look at all that beautiful Welsh stone and slate expertly laid.🙏🏻 And the Celtic cross…
And look!! A bench perfect for a Bench Monday!
Look at all of God’s magnificent ‘Tara Turf’. Layered meadow with a mix of plantings feeding life above/below soil, and a wildwood nearby, creating maximum pollinator habitat. Gift beyond measure, God is good. How many see ‘nothing’ here with the landscaping? God’s glory maximized in this garden.
My home for two decades, Poyeema. Miss it dreadfully.
Drop
I’m starting to become familiar with your faith.
I’m learning now the different things about it.
At first I thought it was Greek Orthodox, now I am finding that it may be the Orthodox Christian Church.
Sorry to be nosey . It’s just , I would like to learn more about your faith .
I am a traditional Catholic always but I feel there is a connection between our two faiths , not sure what it is but I am looking and enjoying it .
Peace
☘️🌸☘️
spell check , how do you get drop from Sepp. oh brother
Spellcheck hates you. 😁 And me…
how dare they
…said in your best Greta Thunberg voice no doubt😎
😂 😂 😂
😎💕
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. – Ephesians 4:32
An account has been told of oil magnate John D. Rockefeller, who built an empire out of Standard Oil. His success and riches set him apart from even his highest executives, from whom he demanded high performance.
It is said that one of those executives made a tragic two-million-dollar mistake one day, and word of it spread quickly among the junior executives, all of whom made themselves scarce lest they had to witness the wrath of Mr. Rockefeller. One, however, had an appointment he could not cancel with the “big boss.”
He trembled as he entered the office where Mr. Rockefeller looked up from his paperwork and said, “I suppose you’ve heard of the two-million-dollar mistake your friend made. Well, I’ve been looking over his good qualities, the things he has done for the company in the past, and, although he cost us a lot of money today, he has good qualities and I think we should forgive him for this human error, don’t you?”
Have you been in the same shoes as any of those three men—of Mr. Rockefeller whose fortunes had been diminished, of the man who made the serious mistake, or of the friend who was asked about the potential for forgiveness?
Today’s verse speaks of being kind to one another, being tender-hearted, and being forgiving. The hardest is having the spirit of forgiveness at the moment when bitterness is the strong, natural reaction. However, it is always better to forgive than to let bitterness eat at you.
You may have been wronged in the past which could lead to resentment that shows itself in rage, sarcasm, or unkind remarks. Child of God, you have been forgiven much; it is time for you to do the same. Pray for governing officials to put aside the spirit of division, rancor, unkindness, and unforgiveness.
Pray that they would seek forgiveness for themselves and also that they would be quick to forgive others.
https://www.presidentialprayerteam.org/daily-prayer-briefing?utm_source=daily_briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_content=daily_briefing
“To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable, because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.”
~CS Lewis~
https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/resources/reflections-january-2007/
Bookmarked that one Bett.
I was getting my Lewis quotes from “brainy quotes”. They have nice quotes but not much info . This one you have looks nice.
Love CS
☘️🌸☘️
He had such a way with his writings. A remarkable man. I believe he would be very much surprised how loved he is today, years after his passing💕
March 16
MORNING
What is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. James 4:14
My days are swifter than a post: they flee away, they see no good. They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that hasteth to the prey. Job 9:25, 26
Thou carriest them away as with a flood; they are as a sleep: in the morning they are like grass which groweth up. In the morning it flourisheth, and groweth up: in the evening it is cut down, and withereth. Psa. 90:5, 6
Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down. Job 14:2
The world passeth away, and the lust thereof. but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. I John 2:17
They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end. Psa. 102:26, 27
Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and today, and forever. Heb. 13:8
EVENING
I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. I Cor. 14:15
Be filled with the Spirit, speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord. Eph. 5:18, 19
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Col. 3:16
My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever. Psa. 145:21
Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God. Psa. 147:1, 7
I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder; and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps. Rev. 14:2
J. Bagster
https://dailylightdevotional.org/03/0316.html
Something to brighten everyone’s day💕
Another great person
Oh yes he is, Bob. Their surprise and joy lifted my spirit.
It made me cry, and I’m not a crier.
So many kind and generous people in this world, patty, who put their troubles on the back burner if someone needs. This one went straight to my heart, too.💕
Interior of the Tomb of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus at the foot of mount of olives in Jerusalem
It was through Mary that the salvation of the world was begun, and it is through Mary that it must be consummated.
-Saint Louis Marie de Montfort
.
Happy are the faithful slaves of the Queen of Heaven,
for they shall enjoy true liberty.
-Saint Cecilia
.
To be devout to you, Oh holy Virgin, is an arm of salvation which God gives to those whom He wishes to save.
-Saint John Damascene
.
The cause of sin is to fail to implore the help of God by prayer.
Saint Gregory of Nyssa
.
Mary is that Happy Ark, in which those who take refuge
will never suffer the shipwreck of eternal perdition.
Saint Bernard
St Cecelia. Patron Saint of Music whose day is November 22.
From Handel’s Ode to St Cecelia. “From Harmony” performed by The Bach Choir in Bethelem.
Heavenly indeed🙏🏻
https://www.thecatholictelegraph.com/november-22-saint-cecilia/78277
I’m case you missed it:
This is the happist-go-lucky, in-your-face truth song I have heard in a long while! It’s great!
GP said 1 million views, I got on youtube last night and it said 173,000 views, and 3 hours later (in the middle of the night on the west coast) it was 229,000. youtube won’t win this one unless they outright ban it.
Verse of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2023
✟
“But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.”
Psalms 37:11 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered!!!
BE MY VOICE
BABY LIVES MATTER
JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN
Good morning, dear duchess.
I am borrowing from Jeremiah 1.5…
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you…
I look at this joyful picture and remember Dr Carson’s story. Almighty God knew him, as he did these children as they were before they were formed.
He knew the plans he had for him, even as Dr Carson and his sainted mother, who held her sons’ feet to the fire from the poorest, most hopeless part of Detroit, did not.
He would eventually be the man into whose hands these two lives would be delivered to be healed and whole.
This photo overwhelms me.
Glory to God in the Highest!! 🙏🏻💕
true brothers
look at the smiles
God bless Ben
see the letter on his coat
he is so proud of that
God bless his parents
Oh, Wow, Bet!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!! ❤️
I was so overcome by this, duchess, I couldn’t breathe for a moment💕
You and many others, Bet – Shared far and wide – Thanks, again!!! ❤️
I read the autobiography, “Gifted Hands” by Ben Carson years ago. It was very moving.
He told about some of his surgeries, but can’t remember if this one was there.
(if more than 15 minutes, I’m toast)
The most amazing part, to me, is not is Dr. Carson’s abilities, but the skills Almighty God endowed upon him.
It’s all God.
Yes, yes, yes Della. My thoughts exactly.
I am certain this story would have been amongst them. The first surgery to he successfully completed into separate these young men when they were little.
PRAYING ON THE ARMOR OF GOD
Father God, I now follow your command to put on the full armor of God, because my battle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers, authorities, the powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in the unseen world.
I first pray on the Belt of Truth that it may be buckled around my waist, may I be centered and encircled by your truth dear Lord. Hem me inside all that is true and right, and may I be protected and held up by the truth of your living word, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Breastplate of righteousness, please protect my vital organs and my inner man, cover my integrity, my spirit, and my soul. Guard my heart for it is the wellspring of life, please strengthen and guard the most vulnerable places in my life with that which is right, good, and noble that I might not receive a fatal blow from the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Gospel Shoes of Peace. I choose to stand in the shoes of your good news, and on the firm foundation of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the solid eternal rock. All other ground is sinking sand, I pray that I will not slip or fall, but that my feet would be firmly fitted on your lordship, my Lord Jesus. I choose to stand on you, so that the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus, the eternal Rock of Ages. I receive your holy peace now my Lord, from the sole of my feet to the crown of my head, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray the Shield of Faith into my hand now. As I take up the shield of faith, I ask that you might extinguish every dart and arrow, that is launched from the enemy to take me down spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and every attempt of the enemy to destroy my joy. I ask that my faith in you would make it flame out. Extinguish every flaming arrow that would come against me, my life, my family, my home, or my ministry. May my faith always be out in front of me like a shield. Give me the courage to “faith my fears” by choosing to walk by faith and not by sight, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Helmet of Salvation, that you might protect my mind from the thoughts that can lead me astray. I choose to take every thought captive, and arrest all intentioned ideas and motives that would harm others, or distract me from your holy will for me. I submit every captured thought to the Lordship of my Lord Jesus Christ, and ask that you would imprison those thoughts that are not of you my Lord. Transform my mind and renew my thinking that I may think God thoughts, and have a sober mind that is focused on your glory. Please protect me from being double minded that I may allow my mind, I reject to live an earthly life, because I choose to live a holy one, governed by you My Lord Jesus, the prince of peace, please have my mind to be saturated with the holy mind of Christ, in my Lord Jesus name.
Finally, I take up the Sword of the Spirit which is the holy word of God, I pray this powerful offensive weapon into my hand, and ask that your holy word would be fitting for every encounter I face. As the enemy gets close to me, please give me the insight, wisdom, and skill to wield the word of God to drive away the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
May the enemy and his team flee from me, upon hearing the word of God spoken by the power and direction of the Holy Spirit. Give me the sword of the spirit to cut through the wiles of the devil, so that I may discern the schemes of the enemy when he is near.
With all kinds of prayers, supplication, and intercession I pray to you my Lord God as the one who fights my battles. Now that I’m in your holy powerful armor, I walk away covered and ready to face my day as you go before me, and please protect me in the midst of the spiritual warfare in this unseen world, in my Lord Jesus name.
Thank you my Lord, for the spiritual weapons of armor and prayer that you have given me. It is written no weapon formed against me shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses me.
Thank you Father God, my Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit, that I am more than a conqueror in my Lord Jesus. I pray all of this in the mighty name of my Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ.
AMEN.
PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
good afternoon Duchess
beautiful as always
im always lookin at the color scheme and the flowers
i love em
i love what they all say
“You Make Me Smile”, Molon!!! 😀
YOU MAKE ME SMILE
My first thought in the morning is of God;
Asking His blessings – for me – is not odd;
What is odd and quite perplexing to me;
Is the smile on my face when I think of Thee!
What comes to mind in Morning Prayer?
With each petition – through each layer;
The joy experienced when reminded;
The truth exposed – no longer blinded!
Thank You, Lord, for opening my eyes;
For helping me see – for making me wise;
For sending me – a great gift in disguise;
Someone to respect – a friend to advise!
You touched my heart where others could not;
You accepted my help – without a thought;
You laughed at my jokes – though silly they are;
You welcomed my friendship – from near and afar!
You challenged my knowledge – and added to it;
You carefully connected the dots adrift;
You made me wonder ‘bout God and His plan;
To where it would lead – from whence it began!
You gave me a place – to pray and to love;
You prayed with me – stayed with me – above;
Together we lifted up many a friend;
And brought forth God’s blessings to that end!
How can I thank you – what more can I say;
You make me smile each and every day;
What can I do for you – to ease your mind?
How can I thank you for being so kind?
If I asked God to bless you – would that be enough?
Gee Whiz…giving back to you – is terribly tough;
What can I say when I am lost for words?
Expressly refrain from sliding backwards!
What can I do to end this quandary?
As I open my heart – and air my laundry?
So humble and sweet is your heart, my dear;
It’s nearly impossible for me, I fear!
Perhaps, I will ask Our Father above;
If He will shower you with His love;
Send comforting angels to hold you gently;
Sing you their songs – calm you contently!
Warrior angels I’ll ask God to send;
To protect you – fight for you – to the end;
May the Holy Spirit chide you each day;
With knowledge and wisdom to guide your way!
In my Evening Prayer, I think of you;
I thank God sincerely for all you do;
As I end my prayer and end my day;
You make me smile – it just won’t go away!
D01: 6/30/2013
Duchess
Ten years ago .
You had it then
You have it now
A gift from God
☘️🌸☘️
I want to tell you something dear friend ,
There is only one reason I have any interest in voting .
One .
Millions and millions of Babies .
God bless you friend and thanks
☘️🌸☘️
This poem
This is special
This poem you wrote
for someone special.
☘️
Thanks for sharing it with me
😀. ❤️. 🧚🏻♀️
Another beautiful offering duchess. There is no bottom to the well of your Inspiration. 😘🙏🏻
Amen
How sweet of you to notice, Bet!!! Really try to give it my best effort…
Sure hope God is pleased as well!!! ❤️
Duchess, He knows…
“God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.” Hebrews 6:10
FINALLY, the wooden stake that KILLS DEMOCRATS FOREVER:
https://open.substack.com/pub/naomiwolf/p/dear-conservatives-i-am-sorry?utm_source=direct&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
https://dailynewz365.com/200-nebraska-farmers-remain-silent-during-auction-so-a-young-man-can-buy-back-his-family-farm/
This is so great, Larry. This was also done in Cornwall in England, in a small community for a family which was seeing its long held farm humiliatingly go to public auction. Not a word after the first and only miniscule bid. One would to have no heart or soul to not feel a tear or two sliding down one’s cheek. I know I did.💕
“I’m not good enough for you? Well. Take that.”
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂!!!!
blue bayou . thanks garrison for the reminder of this joyful voice
Love, love, love “Blue Bayou”. I think it is my favourite that Linda ever sang. ❤
Treepers regarding “tea”
(Unable to respond yesterday)
For years, I’ve drank
ORGANIC INDIA Tulsi Herbal green tea. Love it.
It is made from “Holy Basil” popular in India for many ailments.
I use for antioxidants.
Get it online.
For insomnia, Celestial Green tea, with EXTRA valerian.
Also, no “blue light” several hours before bedtime. 🙂
I refrain from giving medical treatments to anyone, but this helped me.
Always check first.
Good afternoon Della . Almost bought this old coffee tin at a local antique shop. Think I will next time , it’ll remind me of my Treeper friends ☘️🌸☘️
Treeper nation friends ☘️
Such a thoughtful idea, Molon!
Over the years, I’ve bought few items that reminded of someone/something.
And they always bring a smile!
My hubs has a story from his childhood when he lived next to his GM.
Behind his GM’s house, over the creek, to the next street, lived an old woman, Lucy.
Every week, Lucy, would walk to GM house, to get her dirty laundry.
She would put the clothes in a basket, balance it on her head, and take them home to wash/ fold/return.
Amazing…
So, I once found a small sculpture in art shop that looked like Lucy!
Made of clay and stained brown, it resembles a woman with apron, head scarf and basket on her head.
I appreciate decor that tells a story.
Make sense?
Makes sense to me Della.
☘️
I always marveled at those woman balancing the baskets on their heads
St Michael was a brand name from the famous Marks and Spencers department stores in Britain. They were like a Macy’s with better clothing, and a food hall with the most delicious fare.
I knew my size and when I wanted well fitting clothing of a tailored nature, I could go in, pick it out, pay for it, and never need to try it on.
But then their management decided they wanted not appeal to a younger crowd. Big big mistake.
First they abandoned their British suppliers and started sourcing from Malaysia, China, etc. The sizing then was unreliable and the quality sank. Style was shoved out the door and replaced with Fashion.
I stopped shopping their for clothing, but their food hall remained superb.
Here is a Christmas ad for their wonderful food!
And now I am hungry!!
Nice story Bett
I’m always hungry
today is my birthday.
the first one in my life without my dad.
he died feb 20 of this year.
i miss him terribly.
he was not just my dad.
he was my hero.
my very best friend.
for a long time,it was just him and me.
eventually,we became brothers in christ.
i will be reunited with him again…in heaven…with jesus.
but i still miss him.
down here…right now.
thank you for your incredible example.
as a dad.
as a friend.
as a man.
i love you.
forever.
First, happy birthday, Eric, even though it’s filled with sadness.
God did give you this special day, and He loves you.
My deepest sympathy for such great loss of your father – and friend.
Thankful to know that he is with the Lord, and you will see him again.
What a comfort.
Over the years I’ve heard the clique “time heals.” That’s not true.
Only God heals. Time does nothing.
I know your grief is raw now. But when ready, you may want to read this book:
https://www.challies.com/resources/seasons-of-sorrow-the-pain-of-loss-and-the-comfort-of-god/
I have not read it yet, probably should.( Grief comes to all.) it’s been well-received.
His college-age son died unexpectedly a year ago.
Tim Challies is a wonderful Canadian pastor, a blogger, speaker and writer – and a great help to me.
Prayiing for you, eric,
🙏🏻 ✝️ 🙏🏻
Dear Lord,
Please give Eric peace in his heart and the confidence and conviction that he will see his beloved father again. Comfort him and take away his pain.
Amen.
Eric, this is the most lovely tribute to your dad. Somehow I suspect he hears you from his eternal home. You are his wonderful legacy. I am so sorry for your sorrow on your birthday, but thankful you have allowed us to share in it with you, which we are honoured to do.
Almighty God bless his soul, and yours dear Treeper.💕🙏🏻
dear eric, i’m so sorry to hear, and i know first birthdays are the hardest.
i have included a link of a song that i hope brings you comfort. I listen to this song often in honor of my (irish) dad (even though i’m a daughter).
i hope this link works (john mcdermott, singing “the old man”). May God bless you extra today.
That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, –That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.–Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States.
louisiana bayou
born on the bayou – ccr
run through the jungle-ccr
Prayers up prayer warriors, for our friend Della.
Della , you didnt tell us you were going to have nasal surgery.
maybe you did and i missed it .
hope your ok Della.
get some well-deserved rest
(Tears) 🥹🥹
thank you, Molon. I didn’t announce it as many others are going thru much, much worse.
But will leave you with a Scripture I kept repeating while waiting yesterday for surgery:
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” Isaiah 26:3
Bless you, Molon – you are so kind…
Shalom, shalom: perfect peace!
I’m just glad your ok my fine fun friend
☘️🌸☘️
I had something done two years ago
Something was deviated
Not me , my nose
I’ve straightened myself out , my nose needed some help.
It opened everything up
I can breath a lot better.
Hope you can too.
☘️
I’m glad you got straightened, Molon,
Breathing is highly under-rated, right!
Hopefully, will be healed in Jesus month. It was a sinus plus nasal procedure.
Had same thing done six years ago. Apparently didn’t last. They also repaired deviated septum.
I broke my nose while looking for my lost kitty in the woods. Tripped over log covered with leaves. Boom.
Broke nose, glasses and black eye.
But she was soooo worth it.
🌸🌸
Edit: oh brother, NOT Jesus month, but one month.
second thought, maybe I should leave it!
Was gonna say , ya , that’s ok , it made sense to me.
Jesus’s month.
☘️
That’s what it was ,
Deviated septum.
I remember them telling me afterwards , I couldn’t blow my nose till it healed.
Not kidding , that was the hardest part.
☘️
Your story about hurting yourself in the woods,
I can picture it so clearly.
Stories like that for me are hard to hear , I feel it.
I get upset.
I just hate it when other people get hurt.
Especially when it’s someone that’s a close friend.
☘️🌸☘️
Oh Molon, now you’ve done it… and can’t blow my nose!
😭 😭
Sorry Della
But I just got I nice chuckle out of that one
☘️
They told you that , didn’t they.
You can’t blow your nose
☘️
Listen
You have an excuse now.
Stay in your Jammie’s all day tomorrow.
Don’t do anything.
Just come here and drink lots of coffee .
Night night friend
Greetings Treepers!
Grace abounds! ✝️
The going’s on around the world are amazing.
I hope I’m still sucking wind when my Master returns!
Yeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaww! ✝️
Amen
Amen
Amen.
Amen…
Amen.
Amen 🙏🏻
Amen.
Amen.
Amen
Amen.
Given The CT’s recent report on the necessity of the breach for parliamentary reasons… could you folks do anything to vertify the news at the link below?
https://thenewamerican.com/why-tuckers-footage-was-stopped-confirms-initial-capitol-breachers-were-federal-agents-says-santilli/