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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Morning Ya’ll 🙂
Ok everyday 9am PDT I miss Rush and then I wish Paul Harvey was still on the radio
☺️”…and that is the rest of the story.”
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“Good Day” – Paul Harvey
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I look forward to the day when Stephen Miller becomes a daily broadcaster … speaking of unvarnished, truth tellers …
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Howdy jay! For many years listening to Rush was an integral part of my daily routine. I just scheduled procedures I had to do for the 11-2 Central time and listened to Rush . Many employees that were helping me had to listen, too, whether they liked it or not. Plenty “got it” after a while.
In the early 90’s when we had just started our business my bride was wearing many hats. She was the receptionist and had Rush on when a lady client walked in and made a remark that since we were listening to Rush Limbaugh, she’d take her business elsewhere. The reply from Elizabeth was, “it is still a free country”.
When he was local in California my brother taped his show for me never missed El Rushbo 😁😁
I actually KNOW exactly where Rio Vista is along the levied banks of the Sacramento River delta!! It’s a nice Springtime ride along the levy roads on your motorcycle … passing thru Rio Vista
I was hauling produce at the time 😎
Levee … I meant to type. Sheesh.
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2021/01/15/the-backstory-on-rio-linda/
You won the lottery, G, when Busy Lizzie decided to take you on😍. A match made in heaven. More power to you both!!💕
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I sure did, dear sister! 😍
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I wonder how Rush would have handled all this GOPe vs the voters and DeSantis suckling on the Bush teets?
Over the years, Rush gave great support to Bush and Gingrich etc, but then we all did. (Or most of us at least.)
And while Rush was a great supporter of candidate and President Trump, in the primary he was less than enthusiastic. Raising issues that detract, pushing positives of those that competed. Not that he was anti, or that he ever took sides.
Would he see those years of his efforts as having supported Uniparty betrayers?
Would he fall under the financial pressure of his backers or stay free to address truths that are uncomfortable to them?
How would Rush deal with the Obama/Biden police state?
Would he too have been dragged into court for supporting Trump and resisting the Steal?
He surely would be front and center showcasing the betrayal and destruction of America by the Democrats.
I too miss Rush deeply.
I remember him being questioned about that and if I remember his answer was he wasn’t going to take sides until after the primary. I have held my nose and forced my hand to vote for the lesser of 2 evils since I cast my vote for President Reagan until President Trump 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Morning, Mr jay😘 And thank you for fortifying us with beauty and sustenance. You really are a thoughtful gentleman of refined taste🤗
I must because I hang on these branches. Maidin Mhaith Betsy 🇺🇸🤠🇺🇸
Like all our gentleman…the best of you adorn our branches💕
Morning 😎
Beautiful Patience 😁😁
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Mornin’ jay 🙂
Howdy Garrison 🙂
Rick Nelson had some legit talent … aside from being a fine looking man. Nice cut, Jay
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Time for a short break, I think. Enjoy, Treeper friends. 🙂
Good morning, my man Garrison😎
Thanks for the retreat
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Good morning Patience! ❤️
Good morning, Pa❣️
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Mornin’ Patience, love. In times like these the enchanting civility of the images from that other time along with Satie’s music is truly a balm for the soul.
I’ll say….
Driving home from a small family —pleasant gathering on Sunday just before darkness fell
riding along with other cars, passing stores, restaurants, gas stations, and homes … seeing the open sky… feeling relaxed and connected to the simple, yet most important ‘things’ in life
I found myself praying
with bittersweet joy;
-with hopeful optimism
that God guide the minds and ‘hearts’ of people here and across the world.
Amen, sis. A prayer we would all do well to offer🙏🏻🕊
Amen, Sis.
Morning Garrison!
Good morning, Gramps. Hope you have a good day.
Morning, Garrison, G, and Patience and Ma!! 💕
Good morning, Besty💖
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Blessings to you ladies, my friend🙏🏻
Thank you….
You truly are a treasure.
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Afternoon, Bet. Busy day today . . . just now getting bsck for a little bit.
Little ‘Tink has become a lap=kitty! She made a few tentative jumps but now she wants my lap every time I sit down. So cute. Good kitty. . .
Good morning, dear Garrison💕 Your judgement on what music we all need now is perfect. A musical respite from chaos, even for just a moment. Thank you😘
As long as Treepers enjoy the selections . . . and so long as it’s fun. And it’s always been fun.
Good (late) morning to you, G.
Thanks for the “hearing me out” last night. It’s a good book and an easy read. Captivating and frankly it’s insulting to see how our government has pulled the wool over so many eyes. It is in alignment with what Sundance reveals to us every day and I appreciated hearing it from a liberal’s perspective. (Which I’m wondering is Oliver Stone is rethinking his liberal stance now?)
I will listen to both sides when both sides are rational, educated, and practice common sense. I don’t often change my opinions, as sometimes the differing viewpoints just solidify my position. However, I appreciate different perspectives and want to hear them out.
The “Putin Interview” book became a foregone conclusion… so to speak… and having read it prior to all of this happening… left me equipped to accept what is happening right now and see it through balanced eyes.
‘Woo, I’ll always respect your words and I’ll always happily talk about stuff with you. And I long ago made the decision to never get mad— especially with friends—when I have political discussions.
At this point, I continue to think the popular uprising of the Ukrainian people was a significant event, a historical event, that chsnged the geopolitical picture. It is something that deserves the support of other free peoples.
This doesn’t mean I won’t look at your side of the argument. However, I still think Putin changed history when his tanks crossed the Ukrainian border. Here in Texas we had something very similar happen in 1836. Love you, kiddo. 🙂
Just home and I haven’t caught up on the day’s events as yet. But here is some footage from Sydney.
The Sydney Opera House was to be lit in blue and white in support of Israel. Here are some evil protesters, who would murder a Jew at any opportunity. In fact, every Jew.
There is currently advice from around the place for Jews to be careful in Australia – and fears of a possible terrorist attack. And there is also advise to the supporters of terrorism to stay away from the city (Sydney). Both are from news I have heard on the radio.
Remind me. Why do you live in such a heinous, evil country? Have they taken away your guns? Leave now. Why are you waiting?
Assuming you’re in America, maybe you need to also look in the mirror. You have an open southern border with millions of these people coming through. Look at what’s happening in your cities with drugs and violence and a broken justice system. Look at the anti Jew, pro terrorist protests in your own country. And don’t forget your stolen election – which is not a sign of free people.
We in the West are all in the same boat here. And I most certainly acknowledge my country is wrong. We need to stop casting stones at each other. We all have evil and corrupted governments everywhere. We share common values and should be coming together against what is happening to us.
Not a Big Fan of your knee-jerk what-about-ism (1st paragraph). Concur completely with the 2nd paragraph.
My point was about people in glass houses not throwing stones. I had to first identify the situation.
I’m sorry that it’s an ugly picture. But it is everywhere right now. And I am also heart broken by what’s happening in America. I love America and have for as long as I can remember.
Good morning, Feisty😊
To paraphrase Robert Burns…
Oh what a gift He gives us
To see ourselves as others see us.
A gift I received when living across the pond which was the beginning of the education which did not come with degree I got here at university.
Eye opening.
Blessings, my friend.
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Good morning Bet! ❤️😘
Goooood morning, dear bro!!😘
Mornin’ Bet, love 🙂
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Well said, Rach. One of the perils of posting on an open thread. . .
Wow. Over the top.
Australia as a nation state has committed what evil and heinous acts specifically? Please list them.
Has their government taken away ALL their guns? Should any citizen leave their country or rather should they fight for their heritage?
Should you leave your country because of it’s politics? Are you as an individual citizen responsible for your country’s politics or actions?
SMH
“Why are you waiting?”
To see the whites of their eyes.
When … “well, bless your heart” … just won’t cut it 😂
I’m holding that one in reserve…
And where would you have her go, pray tell? Had my wife and I left our church as we had the urge to do several times during the years and if all the others like minded people had done the same, the church right now would be a woke apostate place. Instead, we stuck with it, God honored the people’s commitment, and now we have a vibrant, Bible believing and teaching church, that honors and serves God. And a God fearing and serving pastor.
Amen grandpaM
And where are any of us to go? That entire yellow VS gray map of the globe outlines the dilemma nicely. The gray is unsafe. And the yellow is turning to evil in a United fashion.
What in the world is WRONG with people? Are they Insane? Or just evil?
Why not both?!
Exactly!!!
Good morning/evening Rach! When people worship the devil they are both evil and insane.
I was watching Maria Bartaromo this morning and the ADL is running multiple ads about “rampant” anti-semitism. Each advert depicts what appear to be WHITE, middle class, men who have posted “Hitler was right” over 70,000 times on the internet last year. Yeah … young, white, middle class men are the primary enemies of the Jews. What a joke. The ADL is no better than BLM.
Here is the advert that really pissed me off … as if blue collar white Americans are the enemies of the Jews. Hey ADL! Are you filming the pro-Palestinian rallies that are the REAL source of Jew hate throughout the whole world!?
11 October
Meriwether Lewis
(1774-1809)
American explorer, soldier and public administrator who helped lead the Lewis and Clark Expedition, dies of gunshot wounds at 35 under mysterious circumstances that could have been murder or suicide along the Natchez Trace in Tennessee at an inn called Grinder’s Stand
11 October
James Franklin Hyde
(1903-1999)
American inventor who created silica, dies at 96
Anyone other than God who claims to have created silica should be told to go pound sand.
At least until it gets through their head that they are pounding silica.
BTW, while he did other work with silica, he is known as the father of silicone.
11 October 2022 Angela Lansbury
Beauty And The Beast
11 October 2020 Jon Gibson, American flute and saxophone player (Philip Glass Ensemble, 1968-2019), and composer (The Voyage of The Beagle), dies at 80
Facades
11 October 2008 Neal Hefti, American jazz trumpeter, arranger (Woody Herman; Count Basie); band leader (Kate Smith Show) and composer (“Li’l Darlin”; The Odd Couple; Batman theme), dies at 85
Batman Theme
Batman theme was a winner! And the lyrics are easy to remember! 😁😍😎
I remember Angela first in “The Picture of Dorian Gray”, one of my favourites of all times.
“Goodbye Little Yellow Bird ”
Yes! Do you also remember her as the saucy maid in “Gaslight”, opposite Charles Boyer and Ingrid Bergman?
I ❤️ that movie…have watched it many times….
Gosh yes I do!!! She could play downmarket as well as up. A consummate actress. Trite, but they don’t make ’em like they used to, do they, GB…alas. 😔
“…they don’t make ’em like they used to…”
No they don’t, Betsy, for sure.
Wifey & I noticed a huge change in tone, style, and scripts somewhere around 2006 +/- from what we’d come to enjoy before then. We both loved the ’80s and most ’90s movies (and stars) much better than the ’60s and ’70s flicks. And certainly better than almost anything the industry’s been pushing on us since the early 2000’s.
Genuinely funny but decent (IOW, without being explicit or vulgar) adult or family comedy has completely disappeared. Everything is so darn explicit AND vulgar these days. The once-great art of innuendo has been completely lost. And the current list of “stars”….ugh…..don’t get me started.
But it is always great to watch a movie from the 1930’s (when the industry was “new”) that is not formulaic and Gaslight is one of those rare gems from that era. And I believe that was Angela’s debut movie role.
Good advice
Puppies and birds
Cuh–yute! 🐶🦜
Baby birdies are hungry.
Good grief & Shocked kitty.
American friends, This is a different post than what I usually do. It’s not an update or footage. in Israel there is a Doctor for Middle East matters and Arabs. He is arguably the number one in the word in understanding Middle East history, mentality, religion and politics. He happens to have been many years a Military Intelligence officer and he is from an Arab country himself so he understand also their language very well. His Name is Dr. Mordechai Keidar. He just had a long interview and I think that his analysis is better than anyone else that i heard. I am taking here the time to translate. It’s a bit long but it will give you a deeper understanding of what is going on than most others in the world. So here we go:
Q- Why the timing of the attack is now? Did Iran order it ? If yes why now?
A- I doubt that the timing is ordered by Iran. For sure Iran wants action against Israel but for them its a bad timing because they would rather it be a coordinated attack both with Hamas from South and Hezbollah from the North plus their militias in Syria plus their ability to fire missiles from Iraq and Yemen and other places. For them this would be the ideal scenario and therefore I don’t feel it was their timing.
In my estimation the timing was because of the Nature Festival that was by the border. Such party with thousands of people is an easy target and an opportunity to kill many and kidnap many. They knew this event and heard the music mainly at night. very loud music. So they probably sent people, maybe people inside Israel (arabs) and inspected it took a week to prepare and it was very visible. And the participants are drunk or drugged or exhausted and can’t resist very well.. This target must have been the trigger even if Iranians were not satisfied from the timing. They also thought that if they have hostages then its ok and Israel will back off and they can do another operation later when Iran is telling them.
Q- Did the Iranians plan it?
A- Undoubtedly it was an Iranian planning and Hamas trained for it in my opinion a whole year at least. Dividing the zones and means and tractors and vehicles etc…. It was planned to fine details. I don’t know what was known or suspected on our side.
Q- People think this could sabotage peace with Saudi Arabia? Saudies seems to almost support Israel on this.
A- There is NO situation that a state which considers itself the leader of the Muslim world will normalize relations with Israel when in the background Israel is bombing Gaza. It would immediately make them illegitimate in the Muslim world and lose its leadership. Not even if it’s a recent memory, the bombing on Gaza. This operation of Hamas in my opinion delayed the Israel Saudi normalization for a long time. Months to years. As long as this operation will be remembered they can’t enter into the same photo with Israel.
In the Arab world 70-80% are cheering for what happened to us. For Islamic solidarity reasons and a basic hate and possibly because other National Arab reasons. But I estimate 20-30% see it as a horrible thing because Hamas is bringing bad name to arabs and islam.
Hamas is literally “The Islamic Resistance Movement”. Killing children and women and the slaughter is giving Islam bad name. It reminds people of ISIS and now they need to explain and distant themselves. Their flag color is green (Muslim color). What they did does gets opposing views with muslims.
Q – Israeli Military Intelligence estimated that Hamas is deterred and will not act. Their estimation and explanation seems logical so how come it was wrong?
A- Because their logic is different than ours. It’s an Israeli estimation from Israelis who grew up and educated for democracy and prosperity and wanting economy and success and health. Those are the primary values. They don’t get it that in the Islamic world if it is a terror Islamic group they have a different order of importances. Other values and completely different way of thinking. Their goals for life and death are completely different. It’s hard for us to believe that others could have an opposite look at things.
If we want “health and prosperity and education …. Then they “must want it too”. So you get wrong predictions.
Q- So what are they trying to achieve ?
A – What they always wanted to achieve. Read their Creed! “Israel is occupation. All of it. Jews should live if at all, under the Islam.” Not with a nation or police or army. This is the destiny of the jews according to Islamic writings. And we give them discounts as if they don’t really mean it.
Q- What did they think and estimate when they did the attack? If in the past we gave 1500 prisoners for one soldier maybe they estimated that a large number of kidnapped will paralyze us completely?
A- Yes. They saw the drama and we gave over 1027 prisoners and don’t forget that one of the prisoners was Sinwar the mastermind behind this attack. We released him and he also had a brain tumor and we treated and healed him. And we knew him. We didn’t believe they mean what they say in their creed.
Q- DId they make a mistake in their estimation ?
A- If Israel decides to stop fire and negotiate for the hostages and give prisoners and let them stay in a control then the next round is only a matter of time. And we got 1000 dead and not achieve the goal to destroy Hamas and they will recover and rebuild. And you cant attack them first later if they don’t attack first according to legal state committing advice. So what will you do? Build a deeper underground barrier? The old one seems to not have worked. Apparently they had one tunnel with an exit inside one of the towns and they coming from there. So the old barrier under ground was either not full or not effective. So now we will make a thicker barrier over the ground that will cost billions? They will find other ways from air and other ways. So this problem must be eliminated and in my opinion today in Israel there is a consensus to eliminate Hamas. It wasn’t in the past. And the world is giving us a free hand for some time. How do I know?
The Us got to here a fleet and a carrier. And it’s a strong hint for the coalition of Iran, Hezbollah, militia in Syria and Iraq to not dare to get involved. the US basically is covering for Israel so that Israel can finish the work in Gaza. So will Israel not get it done? And what will happen to the kidnapped ? It’s a very very hard decision and I wouldn’t want to be the Prime Minister now. A decision between very bad and very awful. I have no idea what they will decide?
If Israel say “ok I got it but we must move forward” then its a huge error in the Hamas calculation. They didnt estimate that Israel will decide to eliminate and will do it. because if there is a decision then it will be done! It can be done with soldiers on the ground that will cost a lot of blood. And you can do it from the air a sea and cannons. House by house. demolish everything after you tell everyone to escape the city because we are flattening the city. And “get out of The Shifa Hospital” because all of Hamas’s Headquarters are under it.
“And the tunnels will only have dead bodies. So you better escape and Gaza will stay ruined forever.” And this will be a victory image and “if you people of Gaza want to save the city then get rid of Hamas”. How? “Find a way. “. You have a week. If Israel does so then it’s possible that Gazans will rise and do what they need to do to Hamas.
Q- I think their error was to humiliate our dignity, abusing a 5 year old child etc… You agree? We feel humiliated and this can bring a strong reactions.
A- The attack brings people back to Yom Kipur War and Holocaust so there is a consensus now to eliminate them.
I think they were “power drunk” and were surprised how easy they got in and killed people and soldiers. They overwhelmed people. They felt like they hit the jackpot. They thought they could do anything. And now Israel is recovering and called in the reserves and send soldiers to the border and the north too and the Americans arrived and now it’s time to do what’s should be done. How long and home many casualties I don’t know but there are methods to reduce the casualties. In the form of taking down house by house like the Russians did in Syria in Haleb. There were 100 of ISIS and its good that we compare Hamas to ISIS because it prepares the world to accept that we will do to Hamas what the world did to ISiS.
Q- Why don’t Gazans rebel against Hamas?
A- The cruelty of Hamas. Any rebellion or disobedience gets a very hard response. There is a mosque in Gaza and a group were in there and established another organization. Hamas considered it a rebellion and pulled them out and shot them all in the street. Then they went to the house of their religious leader and killed him and his women and wiped them out. This is how they dominate.
So the question is how people would rather die? The collapse of their home by Israel or by demonstrating against Hamas. It’s their choice.
Q- How do you deals with the hostage problem ?
A- There is no easy solution. One way is agreeing to a truce and an exchange and Israel releases terrorists and make concessions in Jerusalem and they release those they admit they have and could hide some.. And Israel get humiliated and the whole world looking at it as a “dirty rug nation”. And Israel explains it that it did the right thing as it cares for every person. In the Arab world they will laugh at us.
The other option is to go into this war and try to save anyone we can and warn anyone if anyone is caught harming the hostages they wil pay badly. And after Gaza is a rubble city Israel presents to the world those tunnels, destroy all their infrastructure that they have under the hospital. Destroy all their factories and kills all Hamas people. Then the world understands that crossing the lines carries a huge price.
It’s a war and in war not everyone comes back alive. In the Middle East you have to act a certain way if you want to survive or you better go elsewhere. We should give them an ultimatum to let go of the hostages if they want to live. They may decide to kill all the hostages and die and then we have to kill them and try save whoever we can. Those are two bad options. Give up on dignity and do an exchange or kill them and lose hostages. Should give them 1 or 2 days ro release the hostages and if needed you go house by house and level Gaza after you give the citizens a chance to leave Gaza. Tell egypt that if they want to save Gazans then let them in.
Q- Should we have a unity government?
A- Must if you want to make a serious operation in Gaza. It’s a necessity. Put aside the differences. The recent protests reduced our deterrence dramatically. They looked and thought that Israel destroying itself and there is in the Koran a sentence that says “the jews will destroy their own houses”. They thought it is happening. They saw division and internal hate and it is possible that this was the trigger to the timing of the attack. They thought Israel is weak and in conflicts so let’s do it now.
David, thanks for all your work on that. It was very interesting to read, and gives a good understanding of someone elses mind that’s coming from a very different perspective than ones own.
Everything there makes so much sense as to the mindset behind the destruction, and the extent to which it was carried out.
A HUGE hat-tip, and many thanks. to you David for all that important information. Blessings and shalom to you and your family.
Thanks.
You’re welcome.
It is like attempting to negotiate with the devil whose desire is your nonexistence. Where is there room to compromise?
God bless!
Good morning David and God bless and keep you and yours.
Thank you
Thank you David
Thank you, David. I hope a lot of people hear or read Dr. Keidar’s interview.
Thank you.
Very interesting David. Thanks for posting. I slightly disagree that the hippie rave triggered the attack. I believe it is much more likely that Hamas believed the political division and unrest in Israel provided the opportunity to attack. I suspect Hamas might have even believed the political division would hamper any kind of swift response from Israel.
He does say what you say in the last paragraph. SO it must be a combination of reasons.
Of course. David … and also … I admit that I am just now learning something I never knew before about living in Israel … that everyone has a “safe room” in their homes? I keep hearing of how people were fleeing into their safe rooms. Is this something peculiar to just the Kibbutz? Or only near the border with murderous Muslim States? Or is it typical throughout Israel. Are these rooms seriously constructed of concrete and reinforced doors? Protected ventilation systems, etc.
what a way to live … my heart hurts for you.
Thank you !
It is called a “MAMAD” which is an acronym for “A protected secure space”. After 1992 that Israel was under Scud missile attack from Iraq (Saddam Husain) and there was a risk of chemical attack imminent Israel started to order those kind of spaces to be in every apartment plan. There are specifications as to the size of the walls and floors and ceilings, the metal windows and doors and it should also be effective against regular attacks and chemical. If you have an older house it is easy to get permits to add one.
Wow! How utterly sad that one must live with such measures because your immediate neighbor wants you dead. I mean, crime and home invasion robberies are on the rise here in the SF Bay Area … no one is building “safe rooms”. I honestly pray that the IDF wipe out Hamas once and for all.
Thank you. Some things in Israel which look to you sad look to us normal. For example when. You enter a shopping mall in Israel you go through a detector similar to US airports and there is a well armed security person or two. Go to an Israeli train station and the same thing. Sometimes the guards would have automatic weapons. Same to the post office etc…
When I grew up I had the habit of looking under the sit in a bus to make sure no bomb. We had even informercials on TV encouraging it. You go on a train and you see a lot of soldiers men and women around 20 years old with automatic weapons just randomly taking a ride. The list goes on and on. While it looks crazy to you it means nothing to us. We don’t even notice it because that’s the way life is over here. Israelis are amongst the happiest in the world statistically and amongst the longest life spans in the world. A safe room? We use it as a regular room. It doesn’t mean anything to us in regular days. Love
Thank you, David, for your tireless dedication for keeping us informed from your branch in this Bless-ed Tree.
I will leave this beautiful short performance for you and everyone in Israel enduring the monstrous war which none asked for.
Perhaps a reminder that God does have you all in His precious sight and in the palm of His Hand. May His grace and mercies cover your country as they have always done.
A solitary man in an old church …his name is Philip Bowen.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MT-khi8uK9E
There are brave souls amongst you, my friend. In existential times, like cream, such people always rise to the top.
Here is one we are reading of here.
https://nypost.com/2023/10/10/israeli-woman-25-hailed-as-hero-for-killing-terrorists-leading-security-team-at-kibbutz/
Wow. That was wonderful and appretiated.
It moved me very much. To tears. God bless🙏🏻🕊
David, thank you for a very interesting read, Shalom!
There are a lot of stories. I was thinking of adding subtitles to an interview with a young guy from the festival who was unarmed and took weapons from a police man who got shot and killed by him and moved into the danger zone and killed terrorists and helped rescue people and joined a tank that couldn’t operate as it was ‘blind” for some reason and the tank man got shot in front of him and he kept going and took the larger gun from the body of the soldier and kept fighting and got a bullet through his butt that went out through his hip. And it’s a place it’s hard to stop the blood so he tied it with his hand under the ties to stop the blood and took cover for a number of hours until help arrived. And he said he was sure he will die so he may as well take out as manny terrorist before his end.
And he is in a hospital telling it with almost inconceivable calm after he witnessed scores of civilians police and soldiers die next to him and had a friend abducted. The guy did have an infantry training from his past.
God bless this young soldier in the Army of Adonai!
Wow. People are capable of amazing things when there are no other options available. Bless his bravery.
A lot of excellent insights in your writings providing views from the Israelis perspective in dealing with Hamas The perspective from the Muslim side is important also and is consistent from what I learned living in the KSA and their desire to be seen as worthy as custodian of the two holy mosques, mecca and medina. As you noted and hinted at, any concessions and ‘normalization’ of relations between muslim leadership and Israel would suspect when you understand what the existence of Israel means to Islam.
Sincere thanks, David, for sharing that interview of Dr. Mordechai Keidar with the Treehouse Community. It further reinforces some of the similar perspectives that have been expressed herein.
Shalom!
JWoo:
I posted this for you yesterday, possibly too late for you to have seen.
““He told me that on the last day of October, everything is free… and he interjected randomly that he is single.”
” She didn’t leave.. ha ha… and I could tell the farmer was roundabout saying the need to go for coffee.”
Told you he was interested, now didn’t I?
Why, yes. Yes I did.
Then there is this:
“He’s so sidesteppy and funny that internally I keep asking myself… “Is he asking me???””
He cannot get a good read on whether or not you are interested in him. And, as you said, you are a customer.
He’s not wanting to cross any lines in a way that will push you away, and at the same time he’s trying to go slowly and detect if you have any interest.
Hence, the need to go for coffee. And no, he was not wanting to go for coffee alone. It would give him a chance to understand you better and not scare you off as a customer if you are not interested. Coffee seems a pretty safe way to gauge interest without being viewed in a negative way.
“Makes me laugh. They protecting him or me? Or are they staking a claim?”
Ok, now that one has me thrown a bit. Are they older and looking for a show and chuckling as you two don’t quite connect but seem to want to spend time together? (That’s my theory anyway.)
The answer to that would involve understanding how women think, and after 33 years of marriage, I recognize I will *NEVER* understand how women think. No matter how hard I try….
But I can tell you a bit about how men think. And he thinks he cannot get a good enough read on you to make a flat out date offer.
Hence the coffee idea.
And yeah, he’s trying to figure out how to understand that whole American Legion ladies blocking maneuver as well.
Remind me sometime and I’ll tell you a cute story about having trouble reading a girl’s interest. Sometimes a guy almost needs to be hit over the head with a stick!
Meanwhile…….if you sort out the American Legion ladies and their motives, I’m almost as curious about that as you and your farmer friend.”
Ah yes, on the getting hit over the head with a stick part before catching on.
Me old dad used to say we chase the gals until they catch us.
Yep. That’s how it works alright.
Your Dad was a smart man!
You are so funny, Greg1. I was certain you would try to help me understand the puzzle.
When he gave me free corn last time, I returned with an envelope that included a note of thanks, $5 because the corn was delicious and I wouldn’t think of not paying, and a recipe of mine for Coconut Butternut Squash soup. Within my note was my phone number. Does he not have a phone?
I know he doesn’t have a cell phone nor is he on social media. The kids he employs to help pick and man the store do that for him.
But certainly he must have a regular phone?
With the world on fire, Icit seems ridiculous to play the “does he like me” game. What terrible, terrible timing. But isn’t that just the case with me?
Shaking my head. Let’s just leave it as this… if nothing changes and I have a sweet acquaintance in him and a great source of farm fresh veggies… I’m a happy woman.
Thought we would all get a laugh though at the circumstances. I always enjoy laughing at my expense. Lol
Good morning JWoo! I certainly enjoyed the farmer’s saga and Greg1 advice to you. Ditto on the hit on the head. Sometimes 2×4 works even better than a stick. 😁
Good afternoon, GrandpaM,
Pretty sure carrying a 2×4 to his farm stand would be frowned upon. I’m already considered a terrorist being akin to a Constitution-loving soccer Mom. Ha ha!!! Plus, I’ve never really had to beat someone over the head for a date! Ha ha!
If he can’t muster some courage and get forthright – he’ll never be able to handle a woman like me.
Grow some cajones, Mister!!! (You and I – we talk about cajones, right? Bwah ha ha!)
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That hit on the head part is REAL!
Sometimes it’s too easy to take women at what they say vs what they mean.
Of course, doing that gets a man in trouble, even though it’s the logical thing to do, taking a woman at her word.
After awhile the realization dawns that they mean things they don’t say and say things they don’t mean and you gotta figure it out and when you’re wrong it’s all your fault and…….
OK–a few $$ and your phone number–you’ve made the best move; if he doesn’t react to this he’s a dope, move on. Nice to see Jr High School return to the TH…:))
Right, Joe K?!?!
It’s a little break from the insanity… jumping from one insanity frying pan into another insane fire.
Bwahhhh haaaa!
JW00 – men are strange creatures as you well know. Someday I’ll tell you about the wacko my ex-wife was married to :p
Haha!
I can’t wait for all these stories ERROR 404 and Greg1.
You all really are the coolest cats. Mwah!
“When he gave me free corn last time, I returned with an envelope that included a note of thanks, $5 because the corn was delicious and I wouldn’t think of not paying, and a recipe of mine for Coconut Butternut Squash soup. Within my note was my phone number. Does he not have a phone?”
You know, sometimes unexpected things happen.
Lemme give you a for instance.
Back in the 80’s when I was a kid in college, one of my jobs was working at a steak house. The owner decided that it might make good business to deliver food on campus. This was (and still is) a small town in Eastern Kentucky and the college kids were and are necessary for the economy.
I did lots of different jobs at the steak house, but mostly I cooked. One Friday night, near closing time, the delivery driver had left for the night and my boss asked if I could cook something and deliver it on campus. Not a problem.
When I got there, I called the room from the lobby.
This is VERY important to the story.
I called the room. From the lobby.
A couple of minutes later a really cute girl came to get the food. And she had tears in her eyes. I asked what was wrong and she told me she had gone with her roommate to a party the night before and the guy she liked had hit on her roommate instead of her and she had already come down and picked up flowers the guy sent to her ROOMMATE, and this was the SECOND time that night she was picking up something from the lobby for her ROOMMATE.
She got tore up as she told it.
Sooooo…….I smiled at her and said “why, you never know, you may end up with flowers before the night is over.”
She said something to the effect that her luck wasn’t running that good lately, and went back upstairs with the food.
I put the phone number in a safe spot in the car and flew back to work.
Now, she seemed like a party girl. I don’t drink. I didn’t see any hope in a relationship, I just thought I would try to help her have a moment that she could take back to her roommate.
I cleaned up and closed the restaurant in record time.
And, I had a PLAN!
I would try to get to Kroger’s before they closed at 10. Yes, small town, and at 10 or before it was the only place in town to get flowers.
I was going to buy her pretty flowers, fly home and get a shower (I smelled like ribeye, which is a great smell, but not necessarily romantic) and put on a SUIT, and take her the flowers.
Like I said, I didn’t expect it to go anywhere, but I wanted to do a simple little thing to hopefully help her have a better night. And I figured bringing her flowers, in a suit, and her coming to the lobby to get them (giving people in the dorm something to talk about) after she thought she was not going to have anything nice happen for her, might help turn her bad day around.
So when I got to the car after work……that safe place I put the phone number?
Apparently wasn’t so safe!
I tore that Trans Am upside down trying to find that number. No luck. Never saw her again and had no way to contact her.
That’s bugged me for a long, long time now. I just wanted to cheer her up.
I told you that to tell you this:
It is entirely possible he could have lost your note with the number. Just like I lost a number.
And, he would not have randomly said he was single without interest in you.
He can’t get a good read on you. He sorta put himself out there, in his eyes, by saying he was single. If he had your number, I think he woulda called, unless he thought you gave it to him in case he had questions about the soup.
Yes, dear, sometimes men can BE that dense!
Remember what I said about hitting guys over the head with a stick.
He can’t get a good read on your interest yet. If/when he does……you may get asked out.
All this being said I *STILL* wanna know what the deal is with the American Legion ladies!!!
And back to this:
Think of Teddy Roosevelt.
“Speak softly and carry a big stick.”
Can’t sleep. I expect a lot of folks all over the world are having a hard time sleeping. We’ve been traumatized.
I don’t even read the Gaza stories, just the headlines. I don’t watch the videos or look at the pictures because I don’t need those images in my head. Just the knowledge of what they did is quite enough.
We have seen mass shootings before in the news. Some madman shoots up a school, or a music event in Las Vegas, or a shopping mall, or a parade. But this was different. Hundreds of madmen came together and made common cause to plan, organize, coordinate, practice, and carry out a mass murder of hundreds of innocents – men, women, children, even babies. Not from bombs dropped from the sky, but by individuals, up close and personal.
As if that wasn’t bad enough, their act was quickly followed by individuals and organizations, who we thought were merely misguided, announcing their approval of the slaughter and organizing public demonstrations of that approval. It is hard enough to wrap one’s mind around the organized slaughter, but the displays of approval are mind crippling. Both are obscene. Both are abominations
“Who knows what evil lurks I the harts of men?” Black Lives Matter knows. Hamas knows. Code Pink knows. DSA knows. Certain congress persons know. It lurks there.
So I can’t sleep.
Lord, show us Your way.
Same with me. I’m mostly scanning the news everywhere because I have enough anxiety problems of my own to handle. Don’t need more. Sleep can be difficult for me on a good day. So, at least we have this site for some company and insight that can help.
David’s recent postings here have been most helpful. Really appreciate his work.
It’s difficult to believe there’s so much evil in this world, but there’s also so much good too. It must needs be that way because it’s necessary to have opposition in all things to properly learn and advance in wisdom. You must taste of evil to know the good.
Perhaps we shall see some divine intervention in our world in a manner never before witnessed. I hope for that day soon.
A tale of two thieves.
One thief steals everything that you have and will ever be by committing murder.
The other thief tries to steal your culture by twisting reality and demeaning civilization.
One thief is a wanton butcher.
The other thief wants to deconstruct the good.
They are the same thief
Both steal everyone’s peace of mind that is their real goal.
I agree wholeheartedly with your view that the facts are enough. I would suggest that there are levels of PTSD and that extreme violence viewed in gaming, news/internet or theater has a negative effect. This is an effect that I don’t need.
Both of those thieves have slipped silently into our country.
Yes they, good morning Kenji
Afternoon Monticello
Sorry Trapper … and I know you’re not watching CNN … but your post reminded me of “Sharon” from South Park … obsessed with war coverage on TV …
My kids have an inside joke calling their mom “Sharon” when she binge-watches … anything. If we can’t laugh at ourselves … what have we got left?
Can always rely on South Park for a bit of humor in the circumstances. Laughed a lot over the one about Bin Laden back in the day, which caused the writers to get on a hit list. You can’t find that episode anywhere online anymore.
You’re not the only one, Trapper. Lots of insomniacs here. I figure it is just The Lord’s Way of reminding me to pray for someone. I’m becoming conditioned to be a highly effective person on very little sleep. It’s taken years.
Good morning all.
Frost here at my Indiana home. Temp is now 36.3 deg. F. according to my home weather station. But a little warmup for a couple of days and we will be seeing high temps in the mid 70’s Thursday and Friday before getting cool again.
Though the disturbance in the Gulf has disappeared from the NHC map, that does not mean it is not there. It just means that the NHC as determined it to have primarily nontropical characteristics.
Recon yesterday showed it to have 23 knot winds. It will still track to the west and bring rain and wind to gulf coast and Florida.
Here is the current satellite image.
The probability for development of a real TS in the Western Caribbean is still pretty high. So will keep a watch on it.
Those of you in the NW US are in for some wet weather, which I know you all are generally used to this time of year.
Facts from reputable sources help when your fed junk science and told by the US Government and POTUS that “climate change” is the primary threat to the future of mankind.
Causes of Death – Our World in Data
Another climate lie.
The End Of Penguins | Real Climate Science
The Solid Rock
John 15:18
“If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.”
2 Timothy 3:10-15
10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.
12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Hold on to The Solid Rock that is Jesus Christ.
🏹⚔WARRIOR WEDNESDAY🏹⚔
My heart is heavy along with all those watching the evil being proliferated across our world. I am reminded of the following scripture~
Zechariah 4:6 – …Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.
And it is only by His Spirit that Justice will be truly served…and Mercy drops upon those that kneel before Him.
Dear God,
Hold me! Tight!
Never let me go
Pull me into Your warm embrace
Wrap Your arms around me…
See, the darkness seeps inside me
Smothering and tormenting with intent to kill
and so I am caught and made a prisoner
Of my nightmares, so real it bleeds
Into my days, exposing the face of
Evil, who commands his presence
To be feared, and so it is
I plead…Raise your majestic sword O God
Stretch out to the front of us, surround us
Let Your armored arm be long
With the strength of a thousand angels
Linked by Your holy precious fire with
Jesus, the Pillar of Resurrection
You entrusted us with a sovereign gift
Which we hold by Faith, holding onto tightly so that
Heaven’s will, remains established on earth
As it is in Heaven, enduring these last days
Of man’s demise, of man’s ugly rebellion
Evoking Heaven’s judgments to fall like fire
Set your sights O my God
On Terra, turn not away
From your devoted servants
Battling to survive the onslaught
Set against us in these final hours
Bruising, and utterly crushing
As hell fights against its final judgment
Stand with us! So that the Word of the Lord
Remains unadulterated, Faithful and True
From the very beginning of time until now
Crossing man’s pages of history
Ensuring that ONLY Your Word remains
As THE eternal and everlasting precept
Hold us! Tight!
Never let us go
We need to know you are with us
Protecting our path, as we cross the Rubicon
Knowing there is no path back
No returning, as there is nothing left….
We petition You…🙏✝
03.20.15
just stevie
Good morning just Stevie
Good morning Monti! 🤗
Good to see you, juststevie!
Hi Grandpa! Hope your day is blessed! 🙏
Beautiful and AMEN, Sis, in Jesus’s Holy and Saving Name.
Happy to see you, friend!
Blessings and peace to you and kiddo!!! 💝
So beautiful, sis….all of it🕊🙏🏻💕
HE is our only hope…🙏✝
Decamber 1929, Tacoma, WA.
The USS Lexington CV-2, the US Navy’s first truly capable Aircraft Carrier. The Lexington and Saratoga CV-3 were the test bed ships upon which the US Navy developed the aircraft carrier operating procedures that would carry it into WW II.
Originally laid down as Battle Cruisers (A Battle Cruiser was a ship that carried Battleship firepower on a hall having less armor protection than a battleship there by producing a ship faster than a battleship.) that would have 16″ guns. Construction was stopped when she was 22% completed and due to the limitations of the Washington Naval treaty she, and the Saratoga, were converted to aircraft carriers.
Both ships were constructed with an expensive Turbo-electric drive. A system where steam generation drove generators which in turn provided the power to huge electric motors that drove the propeller shafts. That system was powerful and provided a much quicker throttle response than the conventional steam turbine drives typical at the time. The drive system produced enough electrical power to supply the needs of a small city.
The NW US had suffered drought conditions in 1929 and the city of Tacoma Washington was particularly hard hit because it relied primarily on hydroelectric sources for its power. As the water levels dropped in the rivers rationing was necessary and one of the largest employers, a saw mill, had to shut down operations altogether. Even the Army base at Ft. Lewis had lights out at 16:00 to help ensure that the citizens of Tacoma could heat their homes at night.
In those conditions the Mayor of Tacoma appealed to President Hoover for help. Hoover sent on the request to the Navy. At first the Navy refused, but then they realized that taking part would allow them to do docked tests of the Lexington’s steam turbines and generators that would reveal what the true maximum capacity of the system was and so decided to help out.
The Lexington provided 25% of the power for Tacoma over the next month until rains and melting snow pack relieved the situation. Then Seattle Washington asked for the same assistance, but the Navy, having the data it needed, refused.
The name battle cruiser sounded impressive, however, like the HMS Hood, they were doomed by plunging fire.
btw – the Tacoma blackout and USN “intervention” was an interesting tidbit. Keep’m coming!
Being faster than the Battleships they were intended to be able to move to Cap the “T” of an enemy column of ships there by bringing their battleship rifles to bear in broadsides against enemy vessels that could only use the turrets forward of the bridge structure.
Such was the thinking of those envisioning a classic battle of fleets between ship of the line.
In reality though, even without the vulnerability of lacking armor at key locations, they had another handicap. The structure of the ships simply could not handle the concussion from those big naval rifles firing repeated salvos and significant damage occurred to the vessel when it was tried.
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Rah, that was utterly fascinating, it was something I did not know, and I enjoyed it immensely!
Thank you for taking the time and effort to write and post that!
Halloween stuff:
Why “Circus Peanuts” Candy Practically Disappeared
https://www.mashed.com/1412544/why-circus-peanuts-disappeared/
Excerpt:
The candy is neither a peanut nor prominently found at circuses. Circus peanuts are more of an anomaly than anything else in the 21st century. In fact, the antiquated candy is the redheaded (or orange-hued) stepchild of the confectionary world.
Despite being the bane of trick-or-treaters’ Halloween candy bags for time immemorial (we presume), circus peanuts somehow remain available to modern candy seekers. And while the incomparably bizarre peanut-shaped (but banana-flavored) candy’s century-plus fall from grace is hardly surprising, that doesn’t mean the story is boring — or entirely obvious. On that note, allow us to explain why circus peanuts practically disappeared.
Very few foods that were originally popularized before the end of the 19th century remain widely consumed more than 120 years later. Circus peanuts have gone the way of once-popular food items like turtle soup or milk toast and mostly vanished from society. It’s a bonafide fact that the spongy, non-peanut-flavored (but peanut-shaped) sweet is an antiquity from another era, as it was originally created at some unspecified point during the 1800s.
This made me CRY. The amount of human dignity and honor in this man’s soul is enormous. May God keep him safe and at ready to serve again.
May a THOUSAND Trumps rise up and stand in the gap to assume positions of authority in leading our Nation in its cleansing and rebirth.
Lord, if it is Your Will, I pray it so.
Do not forsake us.
In Jesus’s Holy and Saving Name, AMEN
Snagged to pass along.
That’s powerful!
Thanks Patience!
Patience…
THIS is Donald Trump!!!!
Why do we lovenhim??
THIS!!!!!
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October 11
MORNING
Be not far from me; for trouble is near. Psa. 22:11
How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? Psa. 13:1, 2
Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation. Psa. 27:9
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. Psa. 91:15
The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them. Psa. 145:18, 19
I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. John 14:18
Lo, I am with you always even unto the end of the world. Matt. 28:20
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psa. 46:1
Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. Psa. 62:1
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. Psa. 62:5
EVENING
Hallowed be thy name. Matt. 6:9
Thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. Exo. 34:14
Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? Exo. 15:11
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty. Rev. 4:8
Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. I Chron. 16:29
I saw … the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. Above it stood the seraphims. And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory. Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone. Isa. 6:1-3, 5
I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee. Wherefore I abhor myself. Job 42:5, 6
The blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. I John 1:7
That we might be partakers of his holiness. Heb. 12:10
Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, let us draw near with a true heart. Heb. 10:19, 22
Bagster
https://dailylightdevotional.org/10/1011.html
It is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil. – 1 Peter 3:17
A woman admitted to a counselor that she became very aggravated when her husband essentially “pushed her hot buttons,” sometimes in fun and other times to cause her grief. Among other things, the counselor suggested that when he did that, she should bless him, and actually say, “Bless you, dear.” Do you think that was easy for her? And yet, think of the prime example in God’s Word.
Christ Jesus suffered all the years of His life on Earth because of people’s harsh words. His troubled soul, in agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, caused drops of blood to fall as sweat from His brow (Luke 22:44). He asked the disciples to pray with Him but they slept instead. In the end, He endured such a cruel death, but either He kept silent, or His words were still gentle and forgiving (Matthew 27:14). It was God’s will that He should suffer… for no cause of His own, but for the sins of all people.
The apostle Peter encourages people of faith when he says, “Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good” (1 Peter 4:19). If you suffer because you have done wrong, be ashamed. Neither suffering is pleasant, but as today’s verse states, “It is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will.” In that case, let your testimony before your enemies express your faithfulness to the God who is always faithful to you.
Be ready for suffering that might come because of your faith. Pray for those governing officials who believe to stand firmly in their faith. Focus wholly on the Lord who gives strength to His people.
https://www.presidentialprayerteam.org/daily-prayer-briefing?utm_source=daily_briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_content=daily_briefing#devotional
Verse of the Day for Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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“If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.”
John 15:18 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered !!!
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.
Duchess,
Good morning💝
Morning, PRECIOUS !!! ❤️
You been a busy girl spreading LOVE everywhere !!!
God Bless You Real Good !!! 🧚🏻♀️🧚🏻♀️🧚🏻♀️
Good early evening, Duchess01.
Was able to read through to make it to the portion of the thread where you are. Blessing on you, sweet Sis.
Our God Is Good!
Good morning, dear sis💕 I apologize for not making it down far enough to wish you a good morning. Unforgiveable…
The most important thing to remember and not loose sight of…
God is in His heaven as He always has been. Those who deny He is there will come to know the folly of denying that He is. Our Lord is everywhere,. Nothing escapes Him.
Blessed be your day, dear friend, as we watch and wait for His judgement🙏🏻🕊💕
Amen goes right there, Bet !!! ❤️
Please SCROLL DOWN and see MESSAGE !!!
THANKS !!! 😃
Just back now….will do👍🏻
BE MY VOICE
JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN
CHILD NOT CHOICE
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.
Something to hold on to, duchess, when we weep for what is being done to children in this sordid world. Thank you…💕
Where DO you find all your beautiful, and often … poignant pictures of children?
Kenji, I run across them in the course of my reading, no particular place. I borrow them because they are too precious not to share. I pray those from whom I take that liberty won’t mind…
PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
PRAISE THE LORD
Praise the Lord – Who guides our way;
Through His Spirit – to brighten our day;
Touching our hearts – gently and deep;
His Honor and Glory – we value to keep!
Our Father – Who loves us unconditionally;
Is right beside us where we need Him to be;
With Gifts of Grace – to bless us all day;
His Spirit abides – to guide our way!
Praise the Lord – what better advisor;
Could we ever hope – would make us wiser;
When we are perplexed about what to do;
God has a message just for me and you!
Through His Spirit – God speaks to us;
He works out the particulars without the fuss;
He guides us through life’s ups and downs;
Through our successes – and turnarounds!
Praise the Lord – in good times and bad;
Throughout his correction – don’t be sad;
Know that God loves us no matter what;
Through our if/then – and even our but!
God knows what we need before we do;
Cause He sees in the heart of me and you;
All He needs is acknowledgement thrust;
From outside to inside – In God we trust!
Our Faith needs replenishment almost daily;
We need to repent of our sins most ably;
No hiding behind our justification;
Cause God knows our heart identification!
Whenever you are caught in a dilemma or two;
Just go to the Quiet – Let God speak to you;
For in the silence – of your own heart;
His secrets to you – He will gladly impart!
Praise the Lord – for His intuit inspection;
His enduring love – His careful correction;
Whenever we doubt – whatever the case;
It is all about Virtue – His Gift of Grace!
D01: 07/29/2013
Prayer for Israel. Powerful Prayers for Peace in Israel: Join the Global Intercession.
Pray Everyday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcYPvASQT5U
Peace through the utter destruction of Hamas?
Or ‘peace’ by letting Hamas off the hook and setting Israel up for yet more atrocity and terror?
The second path is our usual ‘peace’. A temporary pause so that the killers can rebuild and rearm to attack again.
Jim in TN,
I pray for the ULTIMATE PEACE that will exist when our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, returns to this Earth to establish Heaven on Earth. Evil will not stand in those days. Lord, come quickly!
RISE UP PRAYER WARRIORS
In the morning when you arise
Thank God for the lovely sunrise
Thank God you have the eyes to see
Thank God through Him you are set free
So many are suffering in various ways
From family problems to general malaise
From discouragement to deep depression
Hearts, minds, and souls suffer repression
Each day God asks you to boldly come
To the Throne of Grace and beat the drum
Sing Praise to our God – Sing Praise
To our Deliverer – Our voices we raise
God told us to pray unceasingly
Give Glory Honor and Praise to He
Bring our petitions and lift them up
So that all may drink from the Blessing Cup
When you are troubled the Body suffers
Take it to God and pray for others
When we reach out and pray for one another
We bless father mother sister and brother
Our own concerns become less of a bother
When we reach out and touch another
So Rise Up Prayer Warriors and shout
Defeat the enemy roundabout
Send him back to the dry places of doom
Back off and prevent his message of gloom
Declare your victory over all that prevails
Defeat his plan and all it entails
Our nation has been attacked mercilessly
Over a long span of time most relentlessly
It is time to defeat that father of lies
It is time for Prayer Warriors to rise
‘Go To The Quiet’ if it need be
To replenish and refresh on bended knee
You must be courageous and strong
To fight this battle all the day long
Rise Up Prayer Warriors and come to their aid
For many who are lacking let hope be staid
For those who are allegedly down and out
Sing Praise – Declare Victory – and Shout
Decked in your Armor fight the good fight
Send our enemy and his minions to flight
Give it your all and you will soon see
And taste the blessings of Victory!!!
D01: 11/18/2022
WONDERFUL!!!!
Could it be … Them … inspired 13th Floor Elevators? (a superb psychedelic band)
We need to have our press STFU about special operations forces at a time like this. There is absolutely no good reason to report that Seal Team 6 or any other special operations forces are deploying. It only provides aid to the enemy.
Canceling cable. Best thing I ever did for our sanity.
Wasn’t revealing military maneuvers at one time a punishable offense???
“General” Milley didn’t think so. He was happy to turn them all over to China and every country which wishes us devastating harm.
The media just need to shut up period, war or not. They need to be thrown out of theater though for talking specifics. Going to get our guys killed.
I have concerns that our military is taking any active role. Support role is okay but I do not trust green O and Spam to help and I certainly don’t want our forces to try and referee since Israel needs to take care of business.
I don’t think they are there to “referee”. The carriers will be there for support if Hezbollah tries to invade or attack and to act as means for staging any counter terrorism/hostage rescue missions.
Exactly!!!
That blew my mind.
I was watching the news when Marines came ashore in Mogadishu, if I recall correctly.
These IDIOTIC reporters TURNED ON LIGHTS FOR THE CAMARA TO FILM THE OPERATION AS IT WENT ON IN THE DARKNESS!!!
The man in the lead about took their heads off telling them to turn out the lights.
I will always believe the media was tipped off about when and where the Marines were coming ashore that night.
More compare and contrast …
Emergency – song Entrance
Chicago – song Introduction
Update Israel: NOTE THERE ARE CRITICAL ALERTS IN THE END OF THIS REPORT. THINGS ARE HAPPENING AS WE SPEAK.
—Death toll is now at 1200 and injured at 2000. Damn! Must be due to the number of people in the hospitals who are in critical condition and the rockets.
-Mr. Gantz the leader of the most popular opposition party is joining the government into an Emergency cabinet for the conducting of the war. He is popular now but Mr Lapid is the largest opposition party and is not in yet. They are saving him a place. Gantz has another guy with him , Mr Eizenkot. They both held positions of IDF Chiefs of Staff in the past and are bringing in a lot of experience. Some will claim there are no good but overall unity is critical and specially soldiers must feel they have representation in the government. There is an agreement to avoid any legislation that is not war related for the duration of this coalition. It means to avoid disputed legislations that were problematic.
-Sill encounters with terrorists and over 10 eliminated in the past 24 hours. 2 in West Bank encounters. Two encounters in Zikim (a town by Gaza)
just had 8 terrorist eliminated in there. Note that the terrorists come out of hidings under the cover of heavy rocket attacks. I suspect there is a tunnel over there. I am sure the IDF can figure it out now.
-The head of the Prison system is cutting off power to Security prisoners. They used to get free university education and good food and TV. There are thousands of them and Hamas does care about it. It’s a form of pressure on Hamas to treat our hostages well or their prisoners will suffer.
-Hezbollah published a video showing an attempt to eliminate an Israeli armored vehicle in the north. They didn’t get a direct hit. No injuries. Not clear if they just trying to show Hamas that they are not passive or if this is a cover for what they are actually planning.
-I watched a video with an injured guy who said that in the festival Arab Israelis were in the security and helped terrorists to load females into vehicles. He is saying he knows from a first source a friend who witnessed it. This is still not confirmed but I am sure Israel knows it if it’s the case and someone was a witness.
-Two terrorists shot dead in West Bank. In the past there were a lot of “captured” now there is a lot of “eliminated”. Israel took off the gloves and acting according to times of war.
-An alert just now for an incident in Ashkelon. A main city in the south quite far from the border. Not confirmed yet. Will report when I know.
-A direct rocket hit on a hospital and a school in Ashkelon . No report of injuries at this point.
-The IDF attacked 2687 targets in Gaza. The main neighborhood that is like their “Time Square or Beverly Hills” in Gaza where many senior Hamas have homes is now looking like a rabble zone.
-The “finance minister” of Hamas was eliminated.
-The Palestinians report that Abad El fatach Duchan one of the Founders of Hamas was assassinated.
-Gaza is reporting 1055 dead and 5184 injured. I am sure it is a lot more. Many Hamas people are under rabble.
-Israel Bank reporting financial attempts to rip off money from Israeli hostages. They use financial info to steal money. It’s taken care of.
-A new trend in Israel to call Gaza numbers and tell them that airplanes are coming for their houses. I think there is a call to stop it so it may be over now.
-An alert in the Shavi Zion village to avoid going to the beach area. Possible terrorists infiltration. This is the north. Could be Hezbollaha.
-Israel attacks crypto accounts of Hamas.
-Economy Minister of Hamas is eliminated.
-An Israeli American is saying on Fox News that he is giving 1,000,000 Shekels to any Palestinian who manage to release a hostage from Gaza.
-Jordan is mobilizing some forces to prevent Palestinian escaping into their land through the West Bank. They don’t want more Palestinians. They know why.
-Chan Yunes a stronghold neighborhood of Hamas in North Gaza is looking more and more like rabble. Israeli forces will not have a hard time to enter when its time.
-Two members of “The Political wing of Hamas” are eliminated. I have their names and images.
-The house of the brother of the leader of the Military wing of Hamas (Muhammad Daf) who is likely from the planners of the recent attack is taken down. His brother is dead and some of his family. It’s hard to find him himself. . Probably in the tunnels under the main hospital.
-ALERT AN UNMANNED ARIAL ATTACK ON THE NORTH OF ISRAEL FROM HEZZBOLAH. This is an ongoing alert. No much info yet.
-Sirens in the North in Mayan Baruch for Terroist Infiltration. This is all fresh alerts as I am writing. If it really is what it seems then the North border is now at war.
-Alert of a possible glider attack of Hezbollah in the north. This is just an alert. If it is confirmed as what it is it’s a major war now.
-Alerts of possible penetrations of hostile air vehicles in some of the largest cities in the north. Beit Shaan, Tiberius and more.
-A very long list of cities and towns all over the north are alerted for a possible arial penetration. My God!
—Now main Stream medial is reporting the above alerts as “suspected penetrations from the air across the North”. It will be clarified in the next hours.
-First American airplane is landing with ammunition and who knows what else. Israelis appreciate American support. It’s not Trump but it’s very needed. And we are appreciative.
-I have a lot of footage from recent confrontations with terrorist and soldiers getting briefed and motivated before the ground assault. I will share some layer. Keep an eye.
Love you all,
David
So David … there are many people and news agencies who are casting doubt that babies were decapitated. I don’t know if this is because they want to be apologists for the MURDEROUS Muslims or whether there is a legitimate doubt of the truth of these stories. Does the IDF need to release gruesome photos of babies minus their heads to settle the issue?
Not that such a HORROR.2 (decapitating babies) is any worse than HORROR.1 (slaughtering babies). I’m sorry, but anyone who would do this is not a human being … is an imminent danger to other humans … and must be permanently eliminated.
The beheaded babies was a testimonial of soldiers who find them. You may doubt it or not. I saw images of many many bags with bodies of babies. One of the images mentioned it was beheaded but I couldn’t see it in the bag and honestly I didn’t want to exlore the image for my own mental health. I also saw an image with quite a few people in one location who were burned alive. And there are scores and scores of families who were wiped out, parents children wives beautiful loving adorable families.
On one of the Telegram social groups someone doubted the finding of the 40 babies and children in one location and someone made a comment “a soldier friend of mine was there , it’s true. My firmed cried.”
Israel will never publish beheaded images as it hurts the families. I just saw a video from the US NY. A solidarity demonstration for Israel and a young Arab brings his phone with an images of a beheaded Israeli soldier and shoving it in the face of one of our supporters and yelling look at it. This is your family.” So yes we are in the social group making an effort to find the name of the savage and make sure he never get a job in the US
I wholeheartedly agree … I don’t need to see the gore. But it strikes me as really odd that the story would be doubted. I guess that’s the way of certain people who wish to cast doubt and … *ahem* … misinformation.
We love you, too, David. PLEASE BE SAFE!!!
World Parliament of Religions is an actual thing.
Christ said His followers would be persecuted, and so we are.
https://libertysentinel.org/hatred-of-biblical-christianity-at-parliament-of-worlds-religions/
Afternoon, Bet !!! ❤️
Hope and Pray all is well with you !!! 🧚🏻♀️
Please go back to yesterday’s Open Thread
Important Message for you from jb – Thanks !!!
HAVE A BERRY BLESSED DAY !!! ❤️💙💜
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻!!!! Thank you, sis!!😘
Call to Prayer for J6ers Day 3 – Never Forget It Was a Setup
https://j6patriotnews.com/call-to-prayer-for-j6ers-day-3-never-forget-it-was-a-setup
No Hole Punchers in Purses
Serious video aimed for the safety of us women…
No office supplies in your purse? What? How odd. Ohhhhhh … those kind of hole punchers? The kind you need if you walk the streets of Oakland, CA (best to be entirely avoided). This woman is pretty much how I envision Betsy Jones … 😜 … but I don’t think she resides in Appalachia.
BTW juststevie… I am a massive fan of the Fleetwood Mac lp, Tusk … and consider it the absolute zenith of their musical achievements … despite the record sales not reflecting that fact. And I even like the RSD release of The Alternate Tusk, which features demos and earlier takes of the songs … even better. Sadly, I cannot find a YouTube video of the Alternate version of Storms … which was recoded with just Stevie and Lindsey Buckingham in his home (mansion) studio. I have never heard her voice more pure … and full of emotion. It almost sounds as if she’s ready to burst out crying the lyrics of the song she penned to describe her relationship with Buckingham. Just Stevie and Buckingham’s acoustic guitar. It’s powerfully emotional. Perhaps I’ll have to make my own YouTube video spinning the vinyl?
https://www.discogs.com/release/8398522-Fleetwood-Mac-The-Alternate-Tusk
Hi Kenji…I thought the same thing when I saw the title…hole punchers??? LOL! How brilliant to get around censorship! 😉 Regarding Stevie Nicks, her music was her priority, and relationships were second.
“Hole puncher” 🤣🤣
👍👍👍👍👍
Great video, JustStevie. I sent the link to my sister, better half, daughter, and granddaughter.
I thought it was excellent advice myself…learned a few things! I don’t like to carry, and have avoided it but the news is pressing me to reconsider…
Yes, depending upon where one lives, this may be more urgent than for others who may be more remote amd in historically “safe” areas. All my ladies (family) live in suburban areas not too far outside of moderately large blue cities… At least one already carries and I’m assuming NOT in her purse, since both her hubby AND brother are long-time NRA certified hole puncher instructors.. But she will let me know.. 😉
Have a blessed day, for the rest of it!
Also referred to as, “the dog which barks here and bites over there.”
Innocent enough question when when overheard is, “Honey do you have (are you taking) the dog with you?”
That’s a new one for me, Monti. But then I’m retired and no longer move among any groups where one has to encode their speech. But I will share this with the Mrs… 😉
CRITICAL ALERT!
The US is evacuating the embassy in Lebanon. And telling Americans to leave Lebanon.
IDF is about to come with a statement.
If the war spreads to the North with 250,000 missiles aimed at Israel we will have no other choice but taking down all power, water, internet, airports etc… of Lebanon. This is an existential war and they are capable of doing the same to us if we don’t make a fast and decisive move.
Shalom.
shalom david.
Shalom. שלום.
Stay safe David. We are all praying for Israel.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Update Israel:
Main media are saying that the alerts in the north on arial penetration turned out to be a mistake.
So please note that my previous reports were based on the sirens and errors.
Shalom
LOL! The damage is done idiots!
Harvard students will be blacklisted by Wall Street CEO warns (msn.com)
More:
Billionaire hedge fund manager doesn’t want to hire Harvard students who blamed Israel for Hamas attacks (msn.com)
Update Israel: Shortly a statement from the speaker of the IDF on live radio. I will update you.
DAYY # 3 – MIDDAY PRAYER
Psalm 91. The most powerful prayer from the Bible. Pray it seven times. God’s protection, healing.
Update: A group of Israeli hackers attacked Hamas big time. Penetrated their mail, servers, could service other data bases, Whatsup accounts, other governing operations, and more.
Here is the statement of the hackers: “We are in your smart phones, in your cloud, in your servers and it’s only the beginning. We will make you pay for what you did. You choose to mess with thhe nation or the warriors and high tech. In other words you choose to bring a disaster upon yourselves.”
I also know Israel tackled the Crypto accounts of Hamas.
‘There are calls from Israelis asking the hackers to penetrate Hamas personal bank accounts and empty them and get to their credit and charge them into debts. Israel is one of the leaders in high tech. Many served in military intelligence and know cyber war.
South city of Israel Ashkelon under a rocket attack now. Footage.
https://youtube.com/shorts/TjpdxUSXIzI?feature=shared
ENEMIES OF ALMIGHTY GOD, BACK UP – 10/11/2023
JULIE GREEN MINISTRIES
https://rumble.com/v3ng3fp-enemies-of-almighty-god-back-up.html
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PROPHETIC WORD
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Hebrews 10:30 – Psalms 105:24 – Psalms 107:1-3,6,7,19,28,29 – Psalms 34:4,7,17,19
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REVIEW OF PROPHETIC WORD
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Deuteronomy 28:7 –
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LET US PRAY TOGETHER
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Though I wore my winter coat this morning I have just spent the last 1/2 hour or so sunning myself on the deck as I watched the dogs on their leads. Even a flannel shirt got too warm.
Steve’s dog Cooper is also sunning himself. I’ll put him back in the barn in two or three hours as it cools down. Then about 8 Pm I’ll take him for his evening walk and feed him and the cats and then put Cooper to bed for the night.
excellent parenting!
Harvard says its students’ pro-Palestinian letter does not speak for university (msn.com)‘
Oh yes it does!
Dear Hamas …
Yes. There is difference between Islam and Christianity. A massive difference. Christians don’t massacre, torture, or kidnap the little children
When Mathew 24 came to pass in A.D….70?
It was worse than what will continue to be revealed in this heinous short chapter of Israel’s future.
Horrible. Horrific. Heinous.
May the LORD of all grace grant that the peoples in this HORRIBLE hair tearing gunk, not have to see, or experience what they experienced, in what happened in A.D. 70.
If you kinda wonder who’s in charge?
Jesus.
IS
Always, dear Frank🕊🙏🏻
Every day from now on is Warrior Day!!!
Stand firm!! The Lord our God is with us.
Have I missed him somehow, friends??
Where is Sepp?? 🙏🏻
I have also been looking for Sepp. Sepp if you see this you are missed
Absolutely dear sis! And Warrior Greetings to you and yours! Be safe…be Blessed! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I pray that for you always, beloved friend🙏🏻
And His peace which passeth all understanding🕊 💕