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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Interesting post this morning 🕊💕
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Hilarious. Good morning Leon.
Good morning all!
I helped Sherry give Geisha the Cocker a bath yesterday. I don’t know why, but she never has liked getting a bath. She hides when she senses one is coming. Funny thing is, when Sherry takes a bath, Geisha likes to go into the bathroom and play with the bubbles.
I used to take her into the shower with me and give her a bath. But now we use a medicated shampoo that has to be on her for 10 minutes, so that doesn’t work anymore. She’s too big for the sink so the tub it is.
Good morning to you, Rah…! The sink is so convenient when they are little!
I had a Golden retriever that loved her bath…I would ask her if she wanted a bath and would run upstairs to the tub and hop in!
Today, my shelties go to the groomer…only because the groomer is cheaper than a union plumber!
Geisha gets groomed also but gets a bath between visits.
Morning Ya’ll 🙂
Good morning jay.
Hey Joe 🇺🇸😎🇺🇸
Good morning, Joe. Quick greetings until I get my coffee boost, so much needed.😊
Good morning, Mr jay😊…bright and cheery crocuses. Perfect!
Good morning Bet! Back home from a school run with Nipper. Had some grand plans for the morning – school run, then work out but the kid has a plugged nose and a cough so he tossed and turned, and kept me up all night. Normally he doesn’t do that. So I’m taking a couple of hours rest then off to San Antonio. Driving my SIL and my bride to the oncologist. A few days ago my sister in law had her 3 month post radiation CT scan so we’ll get the results today.
‘Then tonight one of a local churches has a former combat medic scheduled giving a presentation on initial treatment of gunshot wounds.
So quite a busy day in my neighborhood. ❤️😘
Hello, Pa ❣️
Morning, beloved brother.
I’ve been sidetracked by the Tucker Carlson thread from last night, adding my $1.50 worth (would have said 2 cents but I got carried away as is my wont), so am only now checking back in.
Gee, I hope Nipper’s ails are simply allergies and not a cold. One forgets how miserable those make one feel. I always say this when I get one after not having one for a long time.
And oh how true is this?? My mother in law used to say you never sleep undisturbed after children arrive. Amen to that. Every twitch, cough, sniffle…everything reaches you hear.
Prayers are in effect that the news on your sister in law’s treatments is beyond good. And every digit crossed she’s on the way to getting rid of her cancer.
Gunshot wounds? That has an ominous sound, but no knowledge in this regard is bad, especially in this unsettled world we live in. Listen up and take notes!!💕😎
Dear sister, with the inflation the 2 cents could easily be $1.50, LOL! Nipper has had this thing for 3 weeks now. Most likely allergies. The oaks are in full bloom.
I’ve treated a few gunshot wounds on dogs. Don’t think it will be much different but it’s always good to get another point of view. Especially, during the interesting times we are living in. 🙂
Getting ready to head for San Antonio. appreciate the prayers.
Allergies is suspect then. Were starting to feel them as well. See you on your return💕.
Mornin’ Bet! 🙂 Little ‘Tink refuses to use her box, preferring to unload on the kitchen linoleum floor. The uses the same area and, since she’s a tiny kitty doesn’t make a huge mess. I’d really like her to start using her kitty box which is only a couple of feet away . . .
Try placing those litter box right on top of the area where she goes, try a different litter, and make sure the box is large enough and doesn’t have a cover. The lid keeps the smell in but the kitties don’t like it either. Once she starts using it very gradually move it to the area that you want it to be. Also, make sure that the litter box is not near something like the drier that can spook her and is in a place that Tink can easily get to.
Think in terms of a golden toilet with a diamond toilet seat.
‘Also, there is a cat from one product Felliway that may help, too.
Autocorrect strikes again. That was “cat pheromone “ product Felliway.
Thanks for your entirely cogent suggestions . . . none of which I had even considered!!!. Going to get a different brand of neutral smelling litter. Then I’ll disinfect the kitty box and start over with it located in “her” chosen spot.
That’s what I forgot, kitties don’t like scented litter.
Oh deeeeear…our last cat did this, Garrison, and suddenly, as well. We could not understand it. He was a neutered tom, and what he was producing was little. Vet time. And not even they could figure anything out.
Has she been using her box?? Has she been spayed? I don’t think you’ve said how old she is or you think she is…
We had to purchase some powerful stain and odor for remover for the “accidents” which works very well. If there is any silver lining at least the floor can be easily cleaned as opposed to carpets or rugs. Perhaps a slight UTI?
Please keep us (me) up on this.🙏🏻💕
‘Tink was our last foundling. She happily used our communal litter box until suddenly she just stopped. Don’t know why. This was about a year or more ago now.
I hope it’s just her woman’s prerogative. She might just be done with woke bathrooms…hope that’s it. I like GrandpaM’s suggestions.
Me too . . . Gramps rocks!!!
Does he ever!!!😁
When life was simple.
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Good Morning and blessings to you, Betsy. I could get lost in this photo. I want to stroll up that hill.🌿🌸🌿
Good morning to you as well, Rusted. Can’t tell you how I immersed myself in this one. First it reminded me of my beloved Wales. And I must tell you as I looked at that precious lad dressed as he was, I’m pretty certain that was where it was taken.
But regardless, my mind started wandering…memories which led to more memories and so on. Accompanied by deep sighs.
Such is reminiscing💕
-what a wonderful world ❣️
Good morning dear Patience and dear Ma 💕💕
Could you have posted a more perfect song to go with?
I think not…
Your memory-photo stirred the song.
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Good morning Patience! ❤️
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Good choice, Patience. Thanks. 🙂
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I always wish you a good morning and a good day,
Garrison. ❤️
You too, darlin’ 🙂
So enjoyed this, Patience. 😊🌸
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Nice rendition of that tune…. so well-selected to compliment Betsy’s picture.
Thanks!
And Good Afternoon, Patience…
Great photo, Betsy. I think we’ve all been there.. or someplace remarkably similar….
A Top o’ the afternoon to you, Ma’am.
And a jolly good afternoon to you, GB💕
I loved that one…I didn’t want to adult today.
My grandson is almost exactly that age. Almost walking, (with grandpa’s encouragement). He loves the outdoors
Mornin’ jay 🙂
Beautiful, Jay.
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Howdy jay!
Howdy Gramps 🇺🇸🤠🇺🇸
As a rule I don’t like to play performances or performers too close together for fear of making them fell “overplayed”, thereby losing the luster of truly great musicians. If I may, I’d like to make an exception tonight. I’ve been listening to Anabel Montesinos who is a remarkably gifted concert guitarist. The other day I came across this video I hadn’t seen before. Here’s she performing in Spain and, in watching it, I found that she’s playing literally all of my very favorite South American guitar pieces. So, at risk of “overplaying” Anabel, I’ll ask your indulgence. This performance is simply so exquisite that I’d like to share it with you. Enjoy, Treeper friends.
Good morning, Garrison.
Good morning Garrison
She is good Speaking of overplayed ,I can see by her support brace on her elbow she has overplayed a few numbers. I can relate to the support brace . I put on a few everyday before I head out the door. I just wish she had a red one to go with that dress😊
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Good morrrrrrning, dear friend.
mornin my dear friend Bett , got me eyes on you , laughin, not lyin
Ruh-roh!!😂 Best watch my Ps and Qs!
Perfect molon. How I love the old black and white.movies, especially Casablanca.
I know people say they don’t make them as they used to…but they don’t.
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Hahahaha!!!! I’ve just seen the alphabet eye chart on the wall!!!!
Oh my, now I am crying (with laughter) once again😂😂
Humm . . . Haden’t thought about it being an elbow support. Almost all concert guitars (her choice is excellent btw) have a shellac based finish called “French Polish” that is very delicate. It’s very easy to wear through the finish with constant playing. I though she was wearing an arm covering to protect the finish.
That’s because you love your instruments.
You take care of them.
Garrison
I often wonder why the neck of the guitar is held up high when playing classical guitar. Is that a good way to play . It’s not like banging on an electric . Are they playing that way for a purpose. I bet you still play.
My musical talents have evolved over the years .
I guess I’ve evolved.
I would love to here you play . Have a good day G
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There is an ergonomic logic to the classical guitar position. Basically the neck is position so it is easier (lots) make difficult 5 fret stretches and other devilishly demanding passages. She can play with remarkable precision, in part owing to that position. It’s also pretty comfortable. You can practice for hours and hours without getting tired that way.
Howdy Garrison 🇺🇸🤠🇺🇸
Morning, Garrison. I listened for a bit, was so entranced by her playing, have bookmarked to hear it all a little later. What a find. I think we all could use an hour of peace with this supremely talented artist.😘
Mornin’ Bet. 🙂 Yep. She was in fine form in this concert. The audience was very enthusiastic, too. Spain has more guitar makers, more concert guitarists, and more music conservatories than just about any place else. It seems like every little town has one of two guitar makers (luthiers).
The audience was quite right. Affirmation for her and her exquisite performance. She has an incredible reach with her long fingers, doesn’t she. Beautifully done…very!
Very nice, Garrison… thanks for sending it our way
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Morning Garrison!
Mornin’ Gramps! 🙂
I could get lost in this, Garrison. She truly is exquisite as you said.
Me too! 🙂
Afternoon, Garrison!
She’s excellent, no doubt about it. Great selection today (as always)..
🙂 To say nothing of being completely charming on stage. Even if you don’t speak Spanish she’s just completely owns the stage.
push-pin saboteur
Kitty’s got it in for someone. Ouch.
that’s TOO funny
You can see his mind working.😁
And really just like every toddler I ever knew when told not to touch something.
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Soypops
Stay away from those pops unless you want to grow moobs. 🤣
Good morning Treepers
Gorgeous! Is that Mother Nature on contemplating today’s weather? Maybe cloudy, maybe sunny? So Peaceful!
“My heart’s in the Highlands….”
Bett
This picture
And the one with the little guy and tha daffidilli’s.
You got a good eye my friend . Takes talent to pic out the best of things . You do that well friend . You pick out the best and you say it best . Your the best Bett . Always helping this family. Like a mom. We could start callin you momma Bett. 🙂
Just sayin
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We got a lotta talent here in the tree . They way people post stuff. Their random stuff, random thoughts , random songs and pics and tales of whales n Wales. 🙂
So many good people with talents we hardly even know of. But their droppin off lil bits here’s and there’s. 😊
You make me smile my family .
Can’t take my eyes off of you ☘️
Have a great day
The lake is callin me
Not kidding, just heard it
And I hear you guys the whole time I’m out their.
I manage to take gloves off , put em under my arm and scroll , but that’s it , and hope I don’t drop the phone. 😊
Peace friends
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Good morning Molonlabe! For some reason Bet’s picture made me think of a real smokey single malt.
Laphroaig!!!
Why is that I wonder 😉😎
Grandpa
Imagine sitting where that picture was taken.
Have a brandy or a lemonade , and just taking it all in .
Wait
I just did
Looks good .
You can have a malt
I’ll have a malted milk
Would love to share my day there with my treeper friends , but this’ll do.
Being here
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You are so generous with your words, dear molon. Thank you and bless you for them.🤗
What a wonderful day it was when you moved in and brought all your beautiful contributions to our Tree. I can’t express how sincerely I mean this.
But, as I said below, this is what we all do. Everyone brings joy to the branches in his or her wonderful way. No two days are the same. Which is why I truly look forward to each one.
Give some extra love to your crew from Auntie Bet, as I was called by my Welsh friends. 💕
That is beautiful Betsy j.
Have you been there?
Not there there, Chloe, but yes…in the Highlands.
Something I was not prepared for was the feeling of standing in the middle of history, if that makes sense. Haunting it was. And wild and beautiful and peaceful.
I could easily live in that cottage…💕
Wonder how old that stone wall is?
My bet is older than most roads today…and in better repair as well. Those were built to last. Isn’t it gorgeous????
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Incredible photo, Bet. I wonder what it would be like to live in that cottage?
Btw, good afternoon.
Open fireplaces and radiators, plus thick walls…warm and definitely cozy is my bet. Much as our home in Wales was.💕
Good morning Joe!
Good afternoon, GrandpaM.
That is a beautiful photo Joe!
Good afternoon, Chloe. Glad you like it.
leaf-art carving
Interesting. That would take time, skill, and patience to do that.
How ya doin’ Nimrod?
enjoying retirement, Joe
it’s a peaceful easy feeling
I reckon
and you?
enjoyed Rain below, that was my first year with a surfboard (’66), we’d play it on the jukebox at the hamburger joint after surfing
we came off the beach one time from an approaching thunderstorm and were in that burger joint when a lifeguard burst in a half-hour later. a guy stayed on the beach too long and got hit with a fatal lightning strike.
guard said he had a wetsuit jacket on and the strike fried him up the chest-front where there was a full front zipper (before nylon, metal in those days). the guard was pretty shook up, he was white.
we probably had Rain on the jukebox that day, it was one of my favorite songs and I’d drop a lot of dimes on it
don’t tempt lightning … ever
I was watching vids on the Weather Channel showing the high winds, flooding, downed trees, around San Mateo county and Central Valley. Evacuations ordered in Santa Barbara county due to burn scars causing possible mud slides. Atmospheric river storms doing a lot of damage in California. High winds were funneling through downtown San Diego. Unreal. I used to live in Santa Barbara county decades ago.
No, not a good idea to take chances with lightning. Those lightning bolts can travel for miles. Best to go indoors.
I’m enjoying retirement. Glad to be out of the labor market. Don’t have to set an alarm anymore.
Are you in California? If so, were you affected by the storms?
Unless he’s moved, nimrodman is in Hawaii.
Oh. Thanx. For some reason, I was thinking nimrodman was living in Cali. Probably because he’s mentioned surfing a few times in his comments.
Dixie’s got it, I’m in the +10 time zone, it’s evening when all y’all are saying good mornings
… and your afternoon when I check back in to reply to replies in my morning, after a night’s sleep
Retirement = Every day is Saturday.
or:
“That’s the thing about retirement, you never get a day off”
True enough, dude. 🙂
he really was the core of the band in the early years
later on they pushed this guy into a more prominent role
in a documentary, Felder was demanding to sing lead vocal on a song and Frey was explaining they need to put their strongest resources forward, saying “why would we have you sing when we’ve got THIS guy with THAT voice?” (thumbs in the direction of Henley)
And because of Henley and Frey the band, including Felder, became multi-millionaires.
figures. sometime ago saw video of frey putting down other band members for not contributing much. yet he wasn’t allowing them to contribute.
WOW…now that’s cool…😀👍
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manatee?
looks like it
Astounding!!!!
Amazing nimrodman, just amazing.
👏👏 super cool!!
cute cute cute
ra a a a a a a inn.. i don’t mind.
now theres a song ✨
Here’s another one I’ve always liked. The Beatles were starting to transition into their psychedelic phase when “Rubber Soul” came out.
It’s bigger on the inside!
So that’s what that hole is for…any port in a storm.💕
22 March 2020 Robert “Bootsie” Barnes, American jazz tenor saxophonist, dies of CovidCOVID-19 at 82
22 March 2020 James V “Jimmy” Henley (September 2, 1963 – March 22, 2020) was an American banjo player who played bluegrass music. He won several banjo contests as a young boy. As a young boy he met country music star Roy Clark at the New Mexico State Fair and Clark invited him to perform on National television. He died of throat cancer at his home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
Orange Blossom Special
22 March 2019 Dave Samuels, American vibraphonist (Spyro Gyra-Morning Dance), dies at 70
22 March 2013 Richie Havens, American singer-songwriter, and guitarist who opened the Woodstock Festival (“Freedom”; “Here Comes The Sun”), dies from a heart attack at 72
22 March 2008 Paul Davis, American country-rock-pop singer-songwriter and piano player (“I Go Crazy”; “65 Love Affair”), dies of a heart attack at 60
22 March 1995 Don Pullen, American pianist & composer, dies at 53
22 March 1989 Benjamin “Bull Moose” Jackson, American R&B saxophone player and singer (“Hurry, Hurry”), dies at 70
Big Ten Inch
22 March 1987 Irving Ashby, American jazz and session guitarist (Lionel Hampton – “Flying Home”; Nat King Cole Trio; Oscar Peterson Trio), dies at 66
Loco-Motion
22 March 1983 Earl “Fatha” Hines, American jazz pianist & bandleader (Deep Forest), dies at 79
22 March Jane Froman
(1907-1980)
American singer (Jane Froman’s USA Canteen), dies at 72
tommy shaw ~ backing vocals , guitar
*Enjoy Every Sandwich*
WZ
On the day of the Spring Equinox the mountains in both New Mexico and Arizona pummeled by more snow.
Meanwhile California is still heading towards all time record territory for snow pack.
javareports (ca.gov)
good graph
shows “record” snow in the bottom 2 graphs but not entirely unprecedented, 1982-83 was right in the same ballpark
that’s the thing about these severe weather events, global warmists greet each one as if it’s the end of the world, but they may just as well be simply part of the range of long-term variation that’s been experienced
flooding is another matter … recent flooding will tend to be greater than in the past because much more land has been paved and forests have been cleared over large extents
I remember well the ’82 – ’83 winter. I had moved to where I live now, south of Porterville in the San Joaquin Valley in CA. Our normal rainfall is about 7-8 inches. That year we got 22 inches of rain!!! Water, water everywhere. It was so wet that water oozed up out of the ground every step you took.
We didn’t have the problem we do now of mudslides and such in the Sierra Nevada mountains. They were being well managed then. Now we have the summer fires in the mountains which set us up for winter mudslides when it rains.
The snows are not over yet!
Storm total here (SW CO) for the first days (Sun,Mon) 32″ @ higher altitude than I, continuing to storm until Wednesday tho, forecasted 24″ more, if received, about ~30″ short of all time record.
Just came in from outside shoveling, at least has turned to rain for now.
Looking at ventusky, CA is getting pounded with precipitation.
I see 2 more storms coming my way if the wind pattern holds.
Currently @ 165% of normal snow-pack for this time of the year.
Good thing we are listed as in a severe drought here or I might be worried about severe flooding next month, they will cancel each other out…. right ….. right?
UN IPCC Issues their Annual Final Climate Report. The started in 1989 and each one is a never ending litany of claims of disasters to come, none of which have ever come to pass. And of course the government serving press provides the megaphone, never once mentioning all the past failed predictions of climate doom.
Fact is one has to be either naive, totally uninformed, or just plain stupid to believe their fiction.
IPCC Issues their Annual Final Climate Warning – Watts Up With That?
ALARMISM
OPINION
UNITED NATIONS
IPCC Issues their Annual Final Climate Warning1 day ago Eric Worrall 127 CommentsEssay by Eric Worrall
UN climate warnings are like the village communist predicting the imminent demise of capitalism every week – and about as likely to happen.
In 2021 it was a “Code Red for Humanity”;
2020 it was Yale’s turn to issue the final warning;
You can find final warnings and last chances stretching all the way back to 1989 if you can find them using one of our woke search engines;
Before anyone tries to claim the 1989 claim was not a real UN warning, even Snopes fact checkers admit this was a real UN warning;
The year 2000 passed, and no great nations got wiped off the face of the Earth by global warming. Just as nothing bad will happen in the face of the latest UN warnings.
My only concern in this ridiculous charade, is for the naive younger people who take these warnings seriously, and feel distressed that older people are not acting, are not showing any sense of urgency about preventing the imminent end of the world.
But for some people at least, that distress doesn’t last forever. As you get older, you get wiser, at least in terms of learning how to judge the credibility of others. How many times can a rational person watch the UN and other alleged authority figures get it dead wrong, and still give unquestioning acceptance to their latest wild predictions of imminent disaster?
After you’ve lived through thirty years of failed climate crisis predictions, end of world scares, and imminent catastrophes which fail to materialise, most people learn not to take such pronouncements too seriously, whether they admit it or not. My evidence for this assertion is the failure of various Green Parties to sweep the world’s parliaments and congresses.
Here ya go, Rob
How you come up with these Bett
I love it
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These climate nit wits think they are so smart.
Or is it , they think we are so stupid
Rob talks reality
These u.n. Dummies are definitely demonic
I “borrow”, my friend. I look ahead and just know the ones I can share and store then for just the right moment…as here.
There is another even better, but I didn’t save it. I’m sure it will pop up again sometime…at which point I will post.
The people trying to bamboozle everyone have a god complex. That’s their problem.
Does anyone want to explain it to them? All it would take is one picture like this.😎
Climate is the aggregate of weather over a period of decades. So when they are telling you they can alter the climate, they’re telling you that they can alter the weather.
The IPCC arbitrarily declared that climate is the aggregate of the weather over a period of 30 years. That is BS IMO. The Atlantic multidecadal oscillation cycles every 60 to 80 years and has a great effect on the climate of the Northern Hemisphere. Thus the minimum time period to define climate must be at least 160 years covering the total of two oscillations of the AMO. And that is not accounting for the fact that there may be other oscillations having even longer cycles that have yet to be identified.
BTW the AMO is and has been in it’s positive phase and has apparently peaked and is now gradually heading towards neutral and then will go into negative territory. When it does expect winters like we all remember from the 60s and 70s.
“here” is a very good place for all life as we know it.
Understand that every single syllable of these IPCC reports 1
is parsed and edited by politicos before it’s release. So when someone tries to tell you it’s “science”, point that fact out to them.
UN IPCC Issues their Annual Final Climate Report. The started in 1989 and each one is a never ending litany of claims of disasters to come, none of which have ever come to pass. And of course the government serving press provides the megaphone, never once mentioning all the past failed predictions of climate doom.
Fact is one has to be either naive, totally uninformed, or just plain stupid to believe their fiction.
IPCC Issues their Annual Final Climate Warning – Watts Up With That?
Since this is all our fault, both individually and collectively, we’re just going to have to be made to suffer. Anything that is fun should become instantly unsustainable. Once we get rid of fun we can begin reconstructing human society based on equity and sacrifice.
yes, and some are more equal than others, so everyone else has to suffer sacrifice.
3/21/2023 – Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth . . . resist not the evil!
Matthew 5:38-48 “You have heard that it was said, Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth; but I say to you, not to resist the evil; rather whosoever shall strike you on your right cheek, turn to him also the other; and to him who would go with you to law and take your tunic, yield to him also the cloak; and whosoever will compel you to go one mile, go with him two; and him that wishes to borrow you shall not turn away from. You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy; but I say to you, love (benevolently esteem, wish well of) your enemies, bless those who curse you, do well to those who hate you, and pray for those who despitefully use you and persecute you; so that you may be the sons of your Father who is in the heavens; for He causes His sun to rise upon evil and good, and sends rain upon just and unjust: for if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not also the tax-gatherers the same? And if you salute your brethren only, what do you extraordinary? Do not also the tax-gatherers so? You therefore shall be perfect (entire, whole), even as your Father who is in the heavens is perfect.”
Matthew 7:12-14,24-27 “All things therefore whatever you desire that men should do to you, so also you do to them; for this is the law and the prophets. Enter in through the narrow gate; for wide [is] the gate and broad the way which leads to destruction, and many are they who enter through it; because narrow [is] the gate and *straitened (to crowd [push close together], rub, wound [trauma], narrow throng, suffering, tribulation affliction, trouble, to place under constant pressure, etc.) the way that leads to life, and few are they who find it . . . Everyone therefore whosoever hears these My words, and does them, I will liken him to a prudent man, who built his house upon the rock; and the rain came down, and the streams came, and the winds blew, and fell upon that house, and it fell not; for it had been founded upon the rock: and everyone who hears these My words and does not do them, he shall be likened to a foolish (stupid) man, who built his house upon the sand; and the rain came down, and the streams came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house, and it fell, and the fall of it was great.”
These Scriptures need no fancy drawn out explanation; which would more than likely tend only to muddy the waters. What the Lord commands us all here is very plain and simple and direct; there can be no misunderstanding, or question as to when it is applicable. We are in this world, but we are not of this world. If Jesus’ kingdom were of this world, then He would certainly have His attendants fight, so that He is not delivered up to His enemies. But just now His kingdom is not of this place. His thoughts are as high as heaven is above the earth, compared to the thoughts of men. His purposes and will are far higher than trying to save oneself in this evil and fallen world. Next to all that; how shall the Scriptures be fulfilled, if Jesus and His disciples take up arms to defend their rights against the wicked? when the whole purpose of God for man being granted this short probation of a life here, is completely on account of Christ coming in the flesh to suffer at the hands of the devil’s children, in order to bring about the salvation of the world! If we are indeed of Christ, and in Christ; then His divine appointment is also ours; and the persecutions and hostilities and hatred we endure, is the token from God of our election of Grace.
This commandment is for us in all our affairs and interactions in this life. The character traits described in the Beatitudes, is our law, and the guidance of the Holy spirit for all our thinking and believing and behavior, in everything we are set to encounter in this world. God has revealed to us truth and mysteries he has kept hidden from ages and generations; and the Lord has withheld nothing from us, that we need to know, in order to pass through this life victorious and overcomers. We know about the spiritual worlds, about why people are the way they are, and most important, Who God is, and our status with Him and eternity. We know the Scriptures, and we know His Spirit. We also know, that what He has commanded us, is not for a mere suggestion, that we may choose to dismiss if we think better, given our particular special circumstances.
The times we are entering into right now; with all the horrors of lawlessness and every abomination that God hates, suffocating the world; and the Antichrist right with his finger on the curtain, ready to walk through; NOW is precisely the time and circumstances which the Lord was talking about, when He said these words.
Just as a little side note, for anyone’s information that wants it; in the days of the apostles, the country was filled to the brim with zealots and patriots, who all had one version or another of a “righteous cause” to drive out the foreign occupiers. There was however no just reason for them to have had this attitude, if they knew and believed the Scriptures; that the kingdom was taken away from Israel, and the world government was given to the Gentiles, until the day of the LORD, and the regeneration. So because they were in rebellion to God, there were formed a multitude of various kinds of groups, and cults, and violent criminals; all posing as “freedom fighters;” but were eventually the very ones who caused the whole country to be destroyed, by their fighting to the death against the Romans; whom God had set over the countries!
It was the seditionists and the zealots and patriots who forced the siege of Jerusalem, when Titus and Vespasian were long patient, and unwilling to destroy the city and the temple; giving them long time to repent; but they never did. It was the seditionists, who provoked the wrath, that destroyed Jerusalem and their holy temple, and caused the whole nation of the Jews to be scattered to every corner of the earth. We may rightly judge, that it was because, when they had all known about Christ, and all the great miracles He did; and they all had heard about the earth-shaking miracle of the day of Pentecost, and the early days of the church: but the vast multitudes of the people made light of it, and went their ways, to their own doom. Once again, where the rubber meets the road; God visits His people, and they choose not to know Him, and continue living like heathen and fools, who think there is no God, and their only king, is the man who rules over them at the time.
We are very much in similar circumstances today. Only the zealots and patriots today call themselves conservatives and Christians. But where is the place of Christ’s commandments really with them? Are they the same meek and lowly of heart, Jesus’ sheep in the midst of wolves, as they were in the beginning? Or are they merely trying to salvage a nostalgic notion, and very obscure and partial information, of a bygone day, and very different kinds of people than themselves? The generation who were here at the founding of this country, were a people whose faith and holiness and virtue, most today would only hold in contempt, and resolutely despise and reject. And even assuming that they could muster a new Continental Army of righteous defenders; it would absolutely nothing resemble those of the Revolution. That generation was not coming out of more than two hundred years of apostasy and debauchery and a land and society drenched in innocent blood; making a last flailing and desperate grasp to save its life from being thrown into the fire. It was a godly generation that was really walking in holy purity and modest virtue in the fear of God. This generation can make no such claims; but is instead, quite the opposite end of the moral scale; who are beginning to come into knowing the vengeance of God’s broken Covenant.
Revelation 18:2-8 ” . . . Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird. For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies. And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, My people, that you be not partakers of her sins, and that you receive not of her plagues. For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities. Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she has filled fill to her double. How much she has glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she says in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow. Therefore shall her plagues come in one day, death, and mourning, and famine; and she shall be utterly burned with fire: for strong is the LORD God who judges her.”
These are the times we are in right now. These are the times when we are commanded to be exactly as the Lord Jesus commanded us to be in the Sermon On The Mount. Now is when we are supposed to NOT RESIST THE EVIL, but to offer the other cheek, to go the extra mile, to give to everyone who asks of us, and to yield up our cloak, when they take us to law to steal our tunic. Now is the time to wish well of our enemies, to genuinely seek their good, expecting nothing in return; only because we are the children of our Father in heaven. These are the days that will prove the patience and faith of the saints, and find out who keeps the commandments of God.
That was a generation whose religion was real and it was their whole life. The thought of going to war was a matter of great searching of hearts, and extremely difficult decisions, because of their intense religious convictions. It was truly a matter of that the oppression of the tyrants could no longer be borne; and it was absolutely nothing that could be attributed to divine punishment for the most grievous and bloody crimes over decades and generations! We are not like them!
“We are not like them!”
“Only the zealots and patriots today call themselves conservatives and Christians.”
huh? we who?
May I as mildly as possible observe that you completely ignore the rules of our host to please break up long screeds into SHORT paragraphs and to go for quality and not quantity? Along with the simple fact that your rant could be considered to be insulting of other posters here?
you say “…to NOT RESIST THE EVIL”
huh?
There are many who desire this forum to be a place for freely sharing their religion among like minded people. Is it then for me to assume by your suggestion, that these may only be “authorized and approved” authors, and not out of “just anyone’s” own Bible study and understanding of the Scriptures?
All the things I post, I WELCOME, and actually hope every day for specific responses and interaction. Show me exactly what part do you think is not right according to the Scriptures, and according to your own clear understanding of the times.
As far as insulting people; the very nature of the Light and the Truth IS that many will be offended; because they hate for the evil to be exposed. God doesn’t tell us the truth to make us feel bad, and then that’s the end He had in view: but to convict us, and lead us to get everything cleared up with Him, by repentance and conversion, through faith in Jesus Christ.
It seems to me, that THAT is precisely the reason most don’t like to look at the Bible, except where they can glean comfy and non offensive subjects. Its much nicer to read single verses that speak of comforts and encouragement, (which are very good and important), than to bring up things that will actually make people search their hearts and worry if they’re going to be saved or perish.
We have so many examples in the Bible, about how the people of God, over time grow weary of the strivings of the Spirit with their moral conscience; and how the pull of the world and their own love of self and wanting to gratify their natural, but forbidden, desires; eventually were the causes of the whole world going to hell. The countries of the Western world, including the United States, have long ago decided to take that path; and now the “chickens are coming home to roost.”
I remember some years ago, some things were happening in the News, and I had this picture in my mind about it. I envisioned a single frame cartoon: the Alamo was being fired upon, and the Mexicans were all lined up on the ridge looking on; and the officers in the fort were rounding up and holding at gun point the women and children and civilians, against the wall; as if they were the ones who were the enemies; while ignoring the army of the real enemy actually firing upon them.
I thought the irony was hilarious, and terrifyingly accurate, at the same time.
When Russia crossed the Ukrainian border, the world (along with Putin and his generals) expected a 2 or 3 day campaign until the Ukrainians surrendered. Instead, what happened, was a popular uprising of the Ukrainian people who collectively, at a grass-roots level, decided to fight back. When this happened everything changed—the previous geopolitical theorizing we out the window—and Russian expansionism was revealed for what it is.
What happened next is historical. The Ukrainian popular uprising was backed up by a sizable population of combat experienced former soldiers. The Russian army in contrast largely consisted of 19 year old conscripts with sketchy training. The carnage was predictable.
There was a time where this country, especially conservatives, would have solidly backed a popular uprising fighting for its freedom. Now we have conservative Americans who appear to be supporting Putin’s goal of reconstituting the old Soviet/Federation borders through Russian expansionism and tyranny over people fighting to protect their independence and freedom.
History repeats itself . . .
“grass roots level” ??? you following along about Samantha Powers and how color revolutions work ?
Samantha Powers is an a-historical political fraud. I’m familiar with her work—none of which I respect. Again, in my opinion this has ceased to be about geopolitics. It’s about freedom and liberty. The Ukrainian people led their government to resist the Russian invasion of their country.
Macro versus Micro. As I stated, as far as I’m concerned geopolitics went out the window when ordinary (although thousands with recent combat experience) Ukrainians decided to fight back. Initially, they were ahead of Zelensky—they led him and not the other way around.
BTW, “Ukraine would have been easily defeated with much less loss of life and infrastructure . . .” Are you sure you meant to say this? These are sovereign people who independently decided to fight for their freedom and liberty. You appear to be saying they would have been better off being conquered by Russian aggression. Really? Honestly, I think this is the core weakness of the pro Putin/Russia argument.
=Ya know, Flyover . . . I get where you are coming from. It’s not what I believe but since this is the Treehouse we can certainly allow differences of opinion to exist. That’s not a bad idea. So be it, friend. 🙂
The “sizable population” of Ukraine has left the country, never to return; and what was once a great army, has been decimated. The differences in the casualties is nearly eight or nine to one; for the Ukrainians’ dead and wounded are close to two hundred fifty thousand; and the Russians in the tens of thousands. The Ukrainians are fierce fighters, and deserve great respect; but they are losing badly; and its just a matter of time before there is no more Ukraine.
The carnage is the fault of the West, who started all this, and lied to cover up its real goals, of going to war with the whole world, to assert its power over the whole world.
President Trump may have been able to stop it from happening; but we all know, that the military industrial complex and the warmongers in Washington, have been building up this thing since the end of WW2, when they stole the Nazi scientists and many key leaders, to integrate them into the US system. There simply may not be enough righteous to overthrow what they have been doing all this time. And President Trump needs some real help in his hiring skills; forgive me for saying: he has a knack for surrounding himself with liars and traitors, that are NOT for him, or our cause.
Revealed to be a serious attempt to force negotiations, not a serious military campaign.
Even their withdrawal from near Kiev was an attempt to show their seriousness in negotiating.
But after a few months, Russia got serious and Ukrainians have been dying by the hundreds and even thousands every day. That too was predictable.
Also, Putin was very clear about his goals. Conservatives may actually remember them instead of the neocon fearmongering you recite. Things like protection of ethnic Russians and Russian speakers. Semi autonomy for the break away provinces. Neutrality of Ukraine. Denazification. I think there were one or two more.
Thank you for the suggestion. You said that before, and I did look into it. I haven’t yet decided if this is something I want to do; but it is interesting.
In the meantime; I am thankful for the opportunity here; as long as the Purveyors of this site allow it.
I really don’t think, that anything I say should offend Sundance or anyone else, who are God fearing Christians, and genuinely care about the people of this country. To hide from them, or restrict anyone from telling what God wants them to know; is however completely against the spirit and intent of this site, in my opinion.
No one holds himself above anyone else by telling the truth. we would like for those who oppose and contradict us, and our world view, to accept our views as legitimate: shouldn’t we also then be willing to judge ourselves first, by our own estimations?
I write every post by prayer and genuinely seeking the Lord’s guidance; without fear of what men might think. I write what I understand as the truth, as if it might be the last time I get a chance to say it. He that has ears to hear, let him hear; he that forbears, let him forbear. At the end it shall speak, and not lie.
It is very telling about what words and sentences are separated out, while the whole context is not addressed! And then they act like they’re stunned and offended by the simple bringing it to a conclusion. Monticello, and Flyover; I do read a lot of your posts, and have a great deal of affection and admiration for both of you. Tell then, how is anything I write something to shock you? You are seeing the same things I see; and you have your Bibles just like I do! Either the witness of God is greater, and His word the final word; or we are in special circumstances that the Scriptures don’t apply. I personally think the latter is a bit of a stretch, that not many would subscribe to, if they seriously considered it.
This is the way that God will have respect for you and your offering, when you are aligned with Him and His way of salvation. Otherwise, we know what it was with Cain, and everyone who goes in his ways. Our accounting of ourselves with God, and our entire existence, such as it is; is upon the faith of Christ the Savior and Redeemer of the world. And no one comes to Jesus that doesn’t come with a good and honest heart, subordinate to His witness concerning them.
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Mornin’ all!
he needs a sippy cup
mornin wee
He needs to spend a week in Rikers general population………………….
……..in a cellblock where there’s lots of ABs and skinheads.
Yes
THE BURNING HEART
“Did not our heart burn within us?” Luke xxiv. 32
We need to learn this secret of the burning heart. Suddenly Jesus appears to us, the fires are kindled, we have wonderful visions, then we have to learn to keep the secret of the burning heart that will go through anything. It is the dull, bald, dreary, commonplace day, with commonplace duties and people, that kills the burning heart unless we have learned the secret of abiding with Jesus.
Much of our distress as Christians comes not because of sin, but because we are ignorant of the laws of our own nature. For instance, the only test as to whether we ought to allow an emotion to have its way is to see what the outcome of the emotion will be. Push it to its logical conclusion, and if the outcome is something God would condemn, allow it no more way. But if it be an emotion kindled by the Spirit of God and you do not let that emotion have its right issue in your life, it will react on a lower level. That is the way sentimentalists are made. The higher the emotion is, the deeper the degradation will be, if it is not worked out on its proper level. If the Spirit of God has stirred you, make as many things inevitable as possible, let the consequences be what they will. We cannot stay on the mount of transfiguration, but we must obey the light we received there; we must act it out. When God gives a vision, transact business on that line, no matter what it cost.
“We cannot kindle when we will
The fire which in the heart resides,
The spirit bloweth and is still,
In mystery our soul abides;
But tasks in hours of insight will’d
Can be through hours of gloom fulfill’d.”
Oswald Chambers
March 22nd Devotional
Good morning stevie ✝️
☘️🌸☘️
Good morning 🌳house family! 💐😁
🏹 ⚔ WARRIOR WEDNESDAY 🛡👑
Let the Redeemed of the Lord tell their story ~ those He redeemed from the hand of the foe. Psalm 107:2
Gracious good morning, dearest juststevie.😘 What an inspiring Sword of the Spirit this is!🙏🏻
Blessed be your day, sweet sister.
St Michael the Archangel, Chapel of St Michael the Archangel, Basilica di Sant Andrea delle Fratte, Rome, Italy.
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.
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Matthew 18:20
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
LONDON, GREAT BRITAIN – The resurrected Jesus Christ among the angels on the stained glass in the church St. Michael Cornhill
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.
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Matthew 18:20
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
good morning treeper family.
St Michael – the original prayer warrior
two of them !
gathered
together
one family
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age. – Titus 2:11-12
Self-control is not a normal topic at dinners or gatherings. People who have issues with substances, behaviors, or thoughts that cause chaos and trouble in their lives generally feel shame in their struggles, making them difficult to talk about. Others may pride themselves on being disciplined and find it difficult to admit that they are tempted. The Word of God regularly addresses the hard topics that are common to being human.
You do not have to minimize the difficulty in doing what pleases God. The apostle Peter says, “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.” (1 Peter 4:12). It feels difficult because it is!
Paul describes it accurately, “I delight in the law of God, in my inner being, but I see in my members another law waging war against the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin” (Romans 7:22-23).
You CAN please God in your life, even in the midst of your struggles and failures. Through the power of Christ, “We know that our old self was crucified with Him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, we are no longer enslaved to sin” (Romans 6:6).
Today, stake your claim over temptation in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, relying on His Spirit to strengthen and guide you. Pray for governing officials in this country to be honest before God with their lives and to be appropriately straightforward with the people they serve.
https://www.presidentialprayerteam.org/daily-prayer-briefing?utm_source=daily_briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_content=daily_briefing
THIS DAY IN MISSIONARY HISTORY
March 22, 1758 –
Jonathan Edwards, the greatest Theologian in American history and a man most closely associated with the Great Evangelical Awakening in North America, died from smallpox vaccination, after serving just one month as President of Princeton University.
March 22
MORNING
Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the Lord. Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan. Gen. 13:10, 11
Just Lot … that righteous man. II Pet. 2:7, 8
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Gal. 6:7
Remember Lot’s wife. Luke 17:32
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing. II Cor. 6:14, 17
Be not ye … partakers with them. For ye were sometime darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. Eph. 5:7, 8, 10, 11
EVENING
If so be the Lord will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the Lord said. Josh. 14:12
He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. Heb. 13:5, 6
I will go in the strength of the Lord God: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only. Psa. 71:16
The work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. Isa. 32:17
Stand … having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Eph. 6:14, 12, 13
The Lord is with thee…. Go in this thy might. Jud. 6:12, 14
J. Bagster
https://dailylightdevotional.org/03/0322.html
“When God judges a nation, He gives them wicked rulers” — John Calvin (1509-1564.
Seems God has already decided that.
Now as always, personal repentance and being sure you are genuinely saved still mercifully remain open to us.
WP, I keep this quote from John Calvin on my phone amongst the many quotes, Scripture, and family pictures which I continue to collect in my photos.
Every time I see it, I pause and reflect exactly as you have. How could we think otherwise?
Hi Betsy,
Yes it’s a good quote, entirely Biblical. Most people’s worldview cannot accept it though.
Same with this
True enough. We can’t fix it.
We can however reduce it.
But that’s for another room.
Good Morning all.
Sometimes like the wild geese one must fly by night.
A flock just went over in the dawning. They talk a lot and I love to hear their calls.
I am reminded humorously of what a gaggle this open thread is… have pondered descriptions but none seem to really fit. Closest I can come is that its an art thread with a heavy base of religion with the occasional real world political dart thrown in.
You? Eclectic and rag tag? Then there is the good morning coffee clutch aspect?
One is never bored reading through the comments here. Not critical my friends just observations….have a great day all.
Bore da, monticello
The beauty of this wonderful thread is that we all bring our different thoughts; our hopes and our prayers; things we’d like to share be they memes, music, or personal reflections and stories which often revive the same in others. So much!
It is place of rest and comfort in this fraught and disturbing world. And it is always exciting, for me at least, to see what our friends and family, bring each and every day.
Sometimes sorrows, sometimes joys, sometimes broad smiles and laughter.
But always a chance for us to surround one another with love, knowing we are never by ourselves with our personal circumstances and thinking.
All traveling on our individual roads in this life but having been given a resting place for rejuvenation and connection so we may carry on, as we must.
I do not believe our encounters with one another are sendipitous. Everyone here has added so much to my life…and I am always grateful and uplifted because of them. Always.🤗💕
Bet—you are a big part of the glue that holds it all together–your uncritical humbleness speaks volumes, have a most wonderful day
Joe, you have left me with no words to say. Feeling unworthy of your kindness.
I think of us all as the glorious individual threads woven into the most beautiful tapestry. We need that warming camaraderie and connection I think, and notice when one of these threads misses a stitch so to speak. We look out for one another. And the best part? The more threads the stronger the tapestry becomes. Can you name another place like this one? Nor can I…
You are one of those threads, my friend💕 May the Almighty bless your day as well, sir. Thank you.
Good morning to you Betsy.
Good afternoon, monticello😁
BREAKING: Soros-Funded DA Alvin Bragg CAUGHT HIDING Nearly 600 Pages of Exculpatory Evidence from NY Grand Jury in Trump Case (VIDEO) | The Gateway Pundit
case should be thrown out immediately
And Alvin Bragg should do hard time in a maximum security prison.
After receiving a couple of swift kicks to the groin.
Disbarred at the very least!
For three minutes. Like Kevin Clinesmith’s wrist slap.
Ah yes. Such cynicism is quite justified, unfortunately…..
I’ve been in my own little world this morning imagining that the GJ would indict the prosecutor and his minion for perjury and other such crimes they have committed in their official proceedings in order to use the color of law to deprive an American of their rights.
. . . 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)
Great Lenten Prayer of Saint Ephraim the Syrian
(with prostrations and bows)
“O Lord and Master of my life, . . . .”
Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Great Lent, or the Fast
Forty Holy Martyrs of Sebastia (+ 320)
Saint Jonah, Archbishop of Novgorod (+ 1470)
Holy New Martyrs of Momisici (Montenegro) (+ 1688) (2 Priests and 40 students)
Several more Saints, including Martyrs in Russia, are honored today.
March 9th – Patristic Calendar of the Orthodox Christian Church
March 22nd – civil or commercial calendar
Saints of God pray for us!
What a nice interview.
Tom MacDonald & John Rich Interview on “End Of The World” release…👇
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Song and lyrics
End of the World
(John Rich and Tom MacDonald)
https://rumble.com/v2dwqlu-end-of-the-world-ft-john-rich.html?mref=iec21&mrefc=5
End Of The World Lyrics
https://genius.com/Tom-macdonald-end-of-the-world-lyrics
Verse of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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“Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.”
Jeremiah 17:5 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered!!!
BE MY VOICE
BABY LIVES MATTER
JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN
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
Gracious and bless-ed day, dear duchess. May the angels of the Lord Most High watch over us this day and throughout the spiritual battle ongoing.
hello duchess , beautiful as always 🙂
Newsmax cites TBN’s ‘The Rosenberg Report’ in a segment about proposed legislation to ban Christians from sharing the Gospel in Israel
https://allisrael.com/newsmax-cites-tbn-s-the-rosenberg-report-in-a-segment-about-proposed-legislation-to-ban-christians-from-sharing-the-gospel-in-israel
O Bless-ed Israel…what are you doing?? 💔🙏🏻
Apparently helping to prove that the scriptures’ prophesies about the end times leading up to Daniel’s 70th week and the Second Advent of Christ are true…..
They dance in the moonlight as lunatics for their king. They howl and screech tearing at their own flesh, a temple meant for God but used for paganism. Marked and pierced, displayed as corruption for the eyes.
They see no defeat no way to dislodge their leader their great hope, their plans. They believe none his equal, but was cast down once already from his high position, in disgrace.
psalms 2 why do the nations rage and the people imagine a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves and the rulers take counsel together, against the lord, and against his anointed
“let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.”
He who sitteth in the heavens shall laugh, the lord shall have them in derision.
Then shall he speak to them in his wrath, and vex them in his great displeasure.
And with a single word all their high places shall be defeated and fall.
Today, the Uniparty in D.C. will inflict on you:
more warmore debtmore inflationmore mass arrests more clot shotsmore child mutilationmore illegal aliensprovoke more foreign nations to turn against us.
Because of #MeToo, women should hit on men. It’s safer for men:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/lXFA1v6Ofmw
A good and blessed morning to all. Days of wind and dirt blowing us away here, but cloudy this morning and a damp feeling in the air. Storms beginning tomorrow they say.
We’ve gone from freezing to two days later the same, Rusted..cloudy, humid and warm, all within two days. Looks as Friday will be our best chance of rain.
With your mention of winds and dirt, suddenly I was remembering walking to high school in Lubbock, Texas.
It was raining, windy, and mini dust storming all at the same time. And that’s Texas for ya!😁
https://postimg.cc/z3JfmDFw
This just seemed to fit today.😊
Good afternoon Rusted
Nice to see
You in the tree
☘️🌸☘️
FRIENDS IN THE TREE!!
Here is Archbishop Vigano’s address to The International Movement of Russophiles, which appeared on the site The New Americanist.
I’ve been watching for the actual address. For those who may be interested
https://thenewamericanist.com/all-nighter-march-21st-2023/#more-63537
Thanks betsy!
Casablanca valley -Chil
Play it, Sam
Michael Curtiz directed one of the most beautiful scenes of Casablanca — and for me, of all films.
Look at the ear rings of Ingrid Bergman (a timeless beauty) as they reflect more light or less light.
The script is marvellous. The you tube file you posted has all I wrote. Thanks.
Exquisite.
Heres looking at you kid
Patty in porterville hasn’t posted in a while. Or maybe I have missed her posts. I read there was flooding in Porterville, Ca. Praying all is well with her and family and friends.
She posted toward the top of this page today about the weather.
Those of you in the NE US enjoy your pseudo spring weather for now. Come about the 27th it will be getting cold again and it looks like come April 1st you may be in for some snow. European model is now showing you may be in for a repeat of the March 13-14 Noreaster.
All About Eve – Bumpy Night
Dean Martin & The Mills Brothers – “Up A Lazy River”
Amen
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