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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Amen!
Because of the atone death of Jesus Christ we have reconciliation with God.
Romans 5:10: “For if when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.”
Sigh. Congratulations on completely muddling the point.
I would have thought better from you.
Man, splitting hairs again.
“What! came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only?”
1 Cor 14:36
“And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.” Heb 9:22
The law(‘handwriting of ordinances’ Col 2:14) is a curse.
Christ became a curse for us, once, for all.
All those who are in Christ, are not under the law, but under the grace of Almighty God. (Eph 2:8)
Good Friday to all.
Trust God. Fear not.
I don’t think Val1 was trying to muddle anything, more like trying to clarify it.
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Does anybody believe that killing animals actually saved anyone from sin? Even for a short time?
I thought all the purity requirements on the sacrifice were in similitude of how people would be saved from sins. I.e. all pointing to Christ saving us.
And a lot of Christian scripture was written to make these points, pointing out that Christ was the Messiah and that these things were predicted, or foreshadowed.
Jews for Jesus?
Or, Jews for Yeshua, which was His Hebrew name.
Yeshua, born in Israel, born a Jew, born of a Jewish mother (real name, Miriam!) of the house of King David, born of the tribe of Judah, circumcized the eighth day, raised a Jew, worshipped in synagogue and Temple, lived as a Jew, fulfilled explicit Old Testament (Torah) prophecies of where, why, when, and how Messiah would be born, was rejected by the Jews (as prophesied), crucified by the Gentiles (as prophesied), was buried, resurrected, and ascended to Heaven (as prophesied) and is soon to return from Heaven as our victorious, glorious, conquering King — exactly as prophesied!
At the very least He was the greatest Jew who ever lived. At most He is exactly who He claimed to be: the Son of God, Israel’s Messiah and King.
Why NOT Jews for Jesus? 😀
Another oldie from 1969, that I probably haven’t heard since the early 70’s.
“Reflections of My Life”
You reminded me of this oldie.
Israel Update:
-Shifa Hospital raise is not over. So far about 200 dead terrorists. 900 arrested of which 513 were already confirmed terrorists. Today it was published that one of the terrorists who were killed in Shifa was the Head of all Hamas Logistics and Personnel who was considered at the top 10 of the most wanted in the Military Wing. From the “wanted cards” that the IDF produced 24 are dead of 52, 23 left in Gaza and 7 in Qatar.
-16 terrorists were eliminated in Lebanon in the past 24 hours. The IDF raised its intensity.
It appears that Israel has a very extensive network of spies in Lebanon since there are regular targeted assassinations every few days all the way deep into Lebanon.
There is also a lot of damage at North Israel and a killed person in the past 24 hours.
-The Intelligence released a hard to watch video of an interview with a terrorist from 10/7 who describes how he raped the daughter of a family in a Kibbutz (community), etc…. He calmly said: “Satan took over me”. As a note Hamas is demanding those people released too as a part of the hostage deal.
-IDF air strike by Damascus Syria. Weapons supply operations of Iran to Hezbollah.
-Ali Mahmoud, the AP photographer who accompanied jihadi barbarians on their October 7 invasion of Israel has been awarded a prestigious photography prize – the Reynolds Journalism Institute’s “Photo of the Year” award. This is an Institution in the University of Missouri. He took the – picture of the half naked distorted body of young Shani Louk on a truck with a few terrorists, Kidnapping her body to parade it in the streets of Gaza.
The photographer should be arrested, not awarded. I think anyone knowing of an upcoming murder and does not report it is an accessory to the crime. NY Times did something similar a while ago.
-Israeli Supreme Court ordered to stop funds that support 18-26 year old students who were legally dismissed from mandatory service in the IDF and study in Yeshivas (Religious schools). The Supreme Court says that the law that dismisses them expired.
Bibi is let a period of about 2 months to sort out the legal status of those students. If he can’t pass a law to dismiss them again ,as it was before, they may cause the government to fall, Israel will go to elections. In Israel there is a broad disagreement to let them be dismissed from the IDF. But this is pushed specifically now in order to replace the government.
-US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Brown: Israel asked for specific weapons from the United States that Biden was UNWILLING to give. Particular requests were denied due to an American “inability” to provide them, and other weapons requests were denied due to the Biden admin’s “unwillingness” to offer them.
-The Secretary of Defense of the US tried to tell his Israeli counterpart to do a targeted assassination campaign in Rafah rather than a complete invasion. I do not know the response of the Israeli. This is not going to result in a hostage deal not defeated Hamas.
I can only assume that Israel objected. The rumor is that in two weeks Israel will start the operation, first will need to move the population. We shall see.
God Bless you my friends!
Typo at the beginning. “Raise” I meant “raid”.
Thank you once more, David. Imagine such courage as to be an Israeli spy in Lebanon. And, they are bringing the receipts.
Right.
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Tunnel demolition -gaza . A long one. It took a 30 tone of dynamite to blow it up.
Bravo !
This auto-played right after that tunnel video
Ship simulator estimating circumstances of the Baltimore harbor crash of the Dali container vessel
at 2:18 the expert confirms that Dali would have lost both propulsion AND steering in a “full blackout” condition
also confirms that the “black puff of smoke” likely was an attempt at full-astern when the power came back momentarily
I don’t watch TV news, so I have to ask, what is the real crew telling the investigators? What happened and how they proceeded?
what is the real crew telling the investigators?
dunno, Val
if anyone can direct us to a televised interview with the real crew or a printed transcript, then we’d have a means to know, yeah?
David: If Israel gives back the ground that the IDF has secured, we will return to pre-October 7 conditions before long.
The curator’s introductory comments are, unfortunately, un-artful. She’s very poorly organized and could have done a much better job with a little more practice. Sorry about how she inflicts herself on us . . . The actual performance is definitely worth a viewing.
Morning, Garrison 💕 Thanks for the heads up. On this somber Good Friday, not in the frame of mind for anything unartful. The music as usual, however, is beautiful. Thank you, dear friend 😘
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Mornin’ Bet 🙂 I’ve always found that good music equates with solace.
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Afternoon Jay 🙂
Sixteen Tons..
I remember that from the Dinah Shore show Sunday nights in the mid-50s
Yep, I see it says 1956
I was 3-1/2
“See the USA … in a Chevrolet …”
sweet tyke! back when TV was a simple box with knobs. I was 9.
Ha ha, Linwik. 6 1/2 here. We got our news from NY stations; I so remember seeing this – in black and white of course 😉. I still prefer my favorite old movies in b&w.
sweet SABL–fersher re the B&W. at 4pm, hub watches perry mason without fail. della was a lady, no? my mother used to wear those lined, pencil skirts and she had the fashionable curl on her forehead. who knew jimi hendrix was just around the corner!
As a committed insomniac, I watch TV late at night. Fortunately, my husband is deaf as a post without his hearing aids!
There are so many b&w programs streaming that are from “my” era. Very nostalgic. On a similar note, I saw an article recently regarding today’s younguns trying to determine how to make a call on a rotary dial phone!
We made it! #18
Many said it would go by fast and boy howdy, did it ever!
A lady was parked next to me at the grocery today with a small infant and we chatted for a minute while nostalgia washed over me and I was cooing at her little one.
As she held her precious boy, I told her that “when the time comes for choosing… always choose to be present with him… over anything else.”
I think I need a glass of champagne… and to sit down.
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Congratulations to your daughter and you, J
I haven’t had the honor of raising children and have utmost respect for those who do
Thank you, Nim.
They’re like pets, only they talk back.
They’re wild at first and one day they just turn civilized.
Lol
I suggest plants first. ❤️ 🪴
ease into it, huh? funny woo.
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that cake is something to behold! oh, happy day for our gurl! may God’s angels surround her today and always.
linwik, many thanks for the blessings.
The cake is silly. I’m not a decorator. It looks like a two year old decorated but its a big birthday and how to celebrate it, yet keep it homemade and put the work into it?
I could’ve just bought one and probably should have, but half the fun is being sneaky with baking the thing.
I realize my time is short with these traditions. Lord knows what the next 2 to 5 years will bring.
Fun to share with our Tree family.
JWoo,
Your cake was wonderfully creative. Colorful inside and out! Color co-ordination with the bouquet!
And flowers that last beyond the day, and the cake.
Congratulations and best wishes for Savannah and you on this milestone birthday, 18 years and 9 months in the making.
God bless you both.
Happy Birthday Savannah! 🎉
May the Lord Bless and keep you safe within His arms!!! 🙏 💝
Thank you and God bless and keep you, too, Stevie. I’ll be happy to share with her when she wakes.
Dear Savannah I wish for you the happiest of birthdays!!🎂 You are a precious child of God Who has given you the greatest gift already… a mother who adores you and whose every minute has been spent watching over you, as He has. She is a now the friend of your heart, dear girl. I think you both make a very good team 😉 May this day be filled with the stuff mental cocktails are made of to remember always💕 I am leaving you with my gift, my favourite birthday prayer which I send to you knowing it will be heard…and answered 🙏🏻 Enjoy your day!! Bet 😘
Watch over Savannah, O Lord, as her days increase; bless and guide her wherever she may be, keeping her unspotted from the world. Strengthen her when she stands; comfort her when discouraged or sorrowful; raise her up if she fall; and in her heart may thy peace which passeth all understanding abide with her all the days of her life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
One more thing!!
The most beautiful prayer, Betsy. I wept as we read it together along with the other sweet posts.
Oh, my friends… group hug.
I’m overly sentimental and emotional… teetering today between joy and tears. Can’t tell if I’m celebrating, exhausted, relieved? Sleep deprived… for sure!
Cake is ready. Grab a fork. Don’t worry, it’s not too sweet and pairs nicely with hot tea or coffee.
Let’s go hang out at Betsy’s vacation home. Maybe the one by the beach.
I have several such homes as you know, Woo 😉😎 The birthday girl can take her pick as this is her day. All are welcome…as long as you bring some of that delicious cake!!! 🎂😘
I’ll just sit here and keep a lookout for you!!
It is lovely. Cake is plated and coffee and tea brewed. Served on Savannah’s china set. I’ll pour… everyone put their feet up and enjoy the pretty view.
The smell of cake, coffee and tea is pleasant with salty air.
Wow Woo
The cake looks magnificent and……delicious. 🎂 🥳 🎉
The happiest of birthdays to “our” Savannah. We already know she will vote “right!”
Many thanks, Corny,
The cake turned out good, not too sweet. Found a small pork rib roast and made Filipino style as a new and different recipe. I didn’t have Star Anise, so subbed a dash of a few spices, crystallized ginger, honey. Jasmine rice and fresh pineapple and cara cara oranges which are a mix of red grapefruit and orange.
Kiddo worked today so dinner was late. Winding down, but sure could use a cup of decaf with cream and a sit down on Betsy’s rocker on her seaside patio.
With wonderful friends, of course.
Afternoon, dear ‘Woo. And happy birthday Savannah!!!
Thank you, G. ❤️
🙏- Beautiful, Bets. Can’t improve on that! So….Dittos
Happy Birthday Savannah!🎂 And JWoo, cheers!
Blessings on both of you!
Thank you, M. Cheers 🍻
Congratulations and Happy Birthday!!!
Thanks, Bessie!
✨ Happy 🎂 Birthday ✨
🍀Savannah 🍀
Thanks, Miss Annie!
So lovely, Duchess. Many many thanks, sweet friend.
I hate their politics… but at one point, this was my very favorite song. Seems perfect right now.
Listening to #41 – praying, journaling, writing God, my Father a letter. Asked Him what verse He had for me this evening:
Ephesians 2:13 (NIV)
“But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.”
It is so fitting for this evening – for our remembrance – of His Ultimate Gift to us – Salvation through His Blood.
Hallelujah. I couldn’t have made it without Him. He Is Good, Merciful, Loving, and Kind.
Your tune reminded me of this tune. For reasons that I can’t figure out, I love this lady’s lament.
Haven’t heard 10,000 Maniacs in forever. Natalie Merchant had a unique voice. I liked her.
Wonder – Natalie Merchant
that song goes right into my heart ..
i’ve seen dave matthews twice jwoo ..
cape disappointment
washington
Dozin’ kitten
Mista Bobulinski, Mista Dob Bobulinski
takin’ it to snotty Leftist on Fox News
Fox News Host Sued for Defamation by Former Biden Business Partner (msn.com)
Former Biden business partner Tony Bobulinski is suing Fox News host Jessica Tarlov over her claims a super PAC connected to former president Donald Trump paid his legal fees.
“Ms. Tarlov lied to achieve media headlines and ratings and to serve her political agenda by deliberately besmirching the character of Messrs. Bobulinski and Passantino,” the complaint begins.
“It is a matter of fact that since 2020, when Mr. Bobulinski first started speaking publicly against the Biden family, he has spent over $500,000 of his own money on legal fees.
Neither President Trump, nor any persons or entities affiliated with President Trump, have ever paid for any of Mr. Bobulinski’s legal fees during this time,” the complaint asserts.
The plaintiffs wrote a letter to Fox on March 21 demanding Tarlov retract her comments and apologize for her remarks.
I loved that Monkee’s Tune Nim! Mr. Dobolina Mr. Bob Dobolina (sic) China kept’a calling Alemeida Zilch!
Mom & pup
The Gospel vs. lgbtq
This brother nails it in 1 minute.
Update:
Major arrack on munition storage of Hezbollah in Halab airport Syria. So far 36 killed, some Syrian soldiers and some Hezbollah people.
https://youtube.com/shorts/A384IUDfUVk?si=GS5RHEMsvWO7vo5J
It’s now up to 38 dead. The place was actually a munition storage of Pro Iran Militia and a Headquarters of Hezbollah in Syria.
Lord have mercy and protect Israel and the IMF in their endeavors to make the world safer.
❤️🙏🇮🇱 God Bless the IDF and all of Israel with quick success.
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I’m sorry – yes IDF. My apologies, David. Booo to the International Monetary Fund.
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Garrison,
Super glad to hear about your balance returning and retiring the cane. Though I’m sure you look quite dapper with a cane! Just need a top hat, too. 🙂
I want to second Corny’s suggestion of food grade diatomaceous earth. I use it frequently for keeping pests outside of our apartment and away from the kittahs. I even sprinkle some in their litter. Just make sure to blend it in good, so they don’t inhale it. It’s very fine like flour.
I’m sorry that you’re feeling lonely. I’m feeling a little out of sorts with kiddo turning 18. She’s still got a bit of time with me having been held back a year at kindergarten, but I feel “pressed” to teach her as much as I can, so we rarely take a breather from learning. I do keep in mind though that God made her perfect just as she is, and many successful adults come from much less favorable circumstances – so it’s a constant “handing her over to Jesus for His Care and Concern”.
Give Tinkster a pet for me and I wonder if a little kitten-friendly flea bath might be helpful for her. I think even oatmeal bath might be okay – but please do research, unless another helpful Treeper can assist?
Blessings, Brother.
*her held back at kindergarren (and me too, though! Ha.) I is sleepy and pretty useless right now. Grammar and formality out the window.
Time to brew the coffee and ready for work.
Blessings on this Good Friday to everyone.
Yes, Woo
DE sprinkled around doorways, on kitchen counters,etc is very effective and very safe. Also – cheap! It’s action is to open the exoskeleton of bugs and essentially dessicate them. You can find the food grade at pet shops and garden centers. I always make them show me the container to be sure it’s food grade. Eyes rolling back all through the store! 😃
I like this brand, Burro, and it’s relatively inexpensive. About $30 a bag and comes with a poofer applicator. My place is small, so it lasts forever.
Amazon.com : HARRIS Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade, 10lb with Powder Duster Included in The Bag : Patio, Lawn & Garden
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We were together for 55 years. What I miss the most is the casual contacts that I previously took for granted.
Teaching Savannah is one of the most important things you can do for her. At almost 80, I look back on my dad’s life lessons with undiminished respect and fondness.
My dad taught me to take care of myself, something that is very important when you have to learn to deal with the cognitive deficits related to dyslexia. As I matured I found myself incorporating the things he passed on to me into my own “adaptive strategies” Can’t tell you how many times those skills kept me out of trouble.
My guess is that Savannah is at a point in life where she’ll begin using the wisdom in your teaching to create her own adaptive strategies.
Be well, love. May you both receive Our Lord’s Blessing in this special time.
We’ve been having lots of discussions about being self-motivated.
The world has made it too easy to be dependent.
You don’t need to pay bills, just set them on autopay.
You don’t have to be organized and turn things in on time. They’ll accommodate.
You don’t need to drive, Mom will drive me.
I don’t feel like studying for the drive test or doing my Bible Study Fellowship lesson… I can do it tomorrow (procrastinate).
I call these “Come To Meet Jesus” meetings.
I asked her to tell me how she feels when she’s behind the wheel of the car and I’m not in it with her. (When she’s practicing parking in a vacant lot.)
She responded “free”.
Yes, honey, and you seem more confident, more satisfied, when you learn hard topics and study. You can think for yourself and gather knowledge and wisdom. But if you don’t put in the work, you don’t get that reward.
I don’t know when the paradigm shifted to dull people’s senses and dumb them down to make them completely reliant on the nanny state, but it definitely happened in my life time. My experiences growing up were so different than hers. I graduated midterm and was on my way from Indiana to California at 17 with just a CB to make the trip!
Now, I struggle to force her to drive and the freeway is terrifying (which I agree with nowadays with the way drivers have degraded).
Your father did you a great service teaching you to take care of yourself.
I’m sure trying. Some days I feel like I’m winning and others I feel like I’m losing.
In the end… I depend fully on God to know for sure. I’m simply clueless.
Funny but sad
The Way is Open
Organizing my “vault” 🤓 Adrem, you remember Nana 🙂
That’s some really pro moves there!!!
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awwww what a cutie……….and such a good daddy 😍
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The fireworks show had just ended, but she thought she kept hearing them outside. So we sang to keep her mind preoccupied. In the end, nothing competes with fireworks.
March 29 2020 Joe Diffie, American country singer and guitarist (Home), dies of COVID-19 complications at 61
Joe Diffie – Pickup Man (Official Music Video)
29 March 2020 Alan Merrill [Allan Sachs], American vocalist and songwriter (The Arrows -“I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll”), dies from COVID-19 complications at 69
240+ Works currently held by ASCAP/BMI
I Love Rock And Roll
29 March 2014 Billy Mundi [also Tony Schnasse, born Antonio Salas], American session musician and drummer (The Mothers of Invention; Rhinoceros), dies of complications from diabetes at 71
“Monkee Man” – Rhinoceros in Full Dimensional Stereo
29 March 2009 Andy Hallett, American actor and singer (b.1975)
angel live fast die never(la song, lady marmalade,green)
29 March 2001 John Lewis, American jazz pianist, arranger, and composer (Modern Jazz Quartet, 1952-97), dies of prostate cancer at 80
John Lewis – Django (Live, Berlin Piano Workshop,1965)
29 March 1995 Jimmy McShane, Irish singer (Baltimora – “Tarzan Boy”), dies of AIDS at 37
Baltimora – Tarzan Boy (1985)
29 March 1985 Jeanine Deckers, Belgian singer-songwriter, and Dominican nun known as ‘The Singing Nun’ (“Dominique”), cities financial difficulties, and commits suicide with barbiturate overdose at 51
The Singing Nun – Dominique (1963 )
29 March 1982 Floyd “Guitar” Smith, American jazz and blues guitarist and record producer, dies at 65
Wild Bill Davis w Floyd Smith gtr – Without A Song 1972 France (Live Video)
My sister won the fight over who got to keep her record. It’s good to hear this song again. Thank you.
29 March
Hobart “Hobie” Alter
(1933-2014)
American surf and sailing entrepreneur who created the Hobie Cat catamaran, dies of cancer at 80
Biography: A surfing and sailing entrepreneur and pioneer, Hobart Alter is considered the Henry Ford of the surfboard industry for his manufacturing innovations.
He also created the popular Hobie Cat, a lightweight sailboat that skims the waves like a surfboard to give surfers something to do when the wind blows.
OUR LORD’S SURPRISE VISITS
“Be ye therefore ready also.” Luke xii. 40
The great need for the Christian worker is to be ready to face Jesus Christ at any and every turn. This is not easy, no matter what our experience is. The battle is not against sin or difficulties or circumstances, but against being so absorbed in work that we are not ready to face Jesus Christ at every turn. That is the one great need, not the facing our belief, or our creed, the question whether we are of any use, but to face HIM.
Jesus rarely comes where we expect Him; He appears where we least expect Him, and always in the most illogical connections. The only way a worker can keep true to God is by being ready for the Lord’s surprise visits. It is not service that matters, but intense spiritual reality, expecting Jesus Christ at every turn. This will give our life the attitude of child-wonder which He wants it to have. If we are going to be ready for Jesus Christ, we have to stop being religious (that is, using religion as a higher kind of culture) and be spiritually real.
If you are “looking off unto Jesus,” avoiding the call of the religious age you live in, and setting your heart on what He wants, on thinking on His line – you will be called unpractical and dreamy; but when He appears in the burden and the heat of the day, you will be the only one who is ready. Trust no one, not even the finest saint who ever walked this earth, ignore him, if he hinders your sight of Jesus Christ.
Oswald Chambers
March 29th Devotional
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March 29
MORNING
Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Matt. 25:34
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:32
Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? James 2:5
Heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. Rom. 8:1
The Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me. John 16:27
God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. Heb. 11:16
He that overcometh shall inherit all things and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. Rev. 21:7
There is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. II Tim. 4:8
He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. Phil. 1:6
EVENING
Riches are not for ever; and doth the crown endure to every generation? Prov. 27:24
Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them. Psa. 39:6
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. Col. 3:2
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Matt. 6:19-21
They do it to obtain a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible. I Cor. 9:25
We look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. II Cor. 4:18
To him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. Prov. 11:18
There is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. II Tim. 4:8
A crown of glory that fadeth not away. I Pet. 5:4
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https://www.dailylightdevotional.org/03/0329.html
Anyone have thoughts on Lithium-ion batteries? I would like a Dustbuster type “vacuum” but I only see them with those Lithium batteries and I understand they can be quite dangerous….bursting into flames etc.
phones, laptops, they all use lithium ion batteries. Have had some go wonky, but not catch fire.
With all the batteries in peoples pockets, if they are anywhere near as dangerous as the ones in cars, that would be a lot of liars going to the hospital. Surely that would be news.
Haven’t really looked into the details.
No one goes around chanting ‘liar, liar, purse on fire’. Does that mean women are more honest than men?
thx jim 🙂
Do all things without grumbling or disputing. – Philippians 2:14
The story is told of an old woman who went to her doctor because her nose would not stop itching. “All day long it itches,” she said. “Not only that, my back hurts, my feet get sore from too much walking, my house is too small, the weather is too cold, my children don’t call me, I don’t have good food to eat.”
Her litany of complaints continued until the wise doctor said, “Perhaps God is telling you to stop complaining. I think if you stop with the grumbling, your nose will stop itching.”
Do you have an itchy nose? God calls you to be a bright light in a dark world, but grumbling or complaining certainly dims that light.
Pastor Mike Turner wrote, “Complaining is often a reaction to tough circumstances. We look at the circumstances… and we complain. We take our eyes off of God.” The Greek word used for “grumbling” in today’s verse is similar to the Hebrew word for “murmuring” in the Old Testament, something the Israelites did a lot of once they escaped slavery in Egypt.
The truth is that complaining takes the place of a spirit of gratitude.
Complaining can be contagious and breed disunity in the body of Christ.
Grumbling is an attitude choice that may also rob you of joy. Mark Twain said, “Don’t complain or talk about your problems; 80% of people don’t care, and the other 20% think you probably deserve them.”
You are called to live differently. As you practice gratitude today, intercede for members of Congress to develop positive solutions rather than offering complaints.
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Mornin’ all!
Greetings Treepers!
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Fantastic!!!!
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The world would be better if more dad’s were this close to their daughters
I still cant take it…
Here’s a tissue linwik…
make that 2
forgive my projectile tears. thank you, friend.
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Heartwarming nwtex.
For Good Friday: The Seven Last Statements of Christ by Theodore Dubois.
In case you do not have 50 minutes for the above, please find 5 minutes for the following:
Os Iusti by Anton Bruckner The Mouth of a Just Man
Os justi meditabitur sapientiam,
et lingua ejus loquetur judicium.
Lex Dei ejus in corde ipsius,
et non supplantabuntur gressus ejus.
Alleluia.
The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom,
and his tongue speaks what is just.
The law of his God is in his heart,
and his feet do not falter.
Alleluia
Mostly funny anecdotes in this cut from the full interview:
Tucker Carlson Interviews Mike Rowe (11:16)
Funny.
Wheel of Morons (2:14)
Treepers, we had a good time with DeSantis’ cowboy boots, right! Look closely as Biden and Obama recently departed the plane. Biden is wearing black shoes to look like mens dress wingtips, but has thicker than normal rubber soles.
Verse of the Day for Friday, March 29, 2024
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“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”
Matthew 16:26 (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.
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.
GOOD, GOOD FRIDAY
JESUS – WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR US
How can we thank You for Your love for us
For what You have suffered – Oh, Sweet Jesus
It began with prayer in the Garden
You sweat tears of blood for our pardon
You taught us acceptance of Father’s will
You taught the importance of prayer still
You displayed how to be a servant of all
How blessed we are if we answer His call
You set out patience and perseverance
Your silence was notable adherence
We cannot imagine the perpetual pain
And all for our eternal life to gain
You exemplified unconditional love
What we struggle to be capable of
With each step to Your final elevation
Each part of You in abject ablation
Sweet Jesus – What have You done for us
Humiliating degradation thus
The agony had to be core complete
For propitiation – our sin to delete
The example of patient perseverance
Is one we must learn for apt adherence
We forget – we complain – of daily woes
You sorely suffered at the hands of Your foes
Our lives in turmoil – our nation in distress
There appears to be no end to the duress
And yet – when we think of Your sacrifice
All that we suffer is naught imprecise
Thus – If we turn the cross into a plus
We see clearly what You have done for us
The love displayed by Your outstretched arms
Anything we suffer – Your love disarms
Thank You, Sweet Jesus, for so loving us
For reopening Heaven – surely a plus
At the end of our lives here on Earth
A glorious reward of wondrous worth
D01: 04/07/2023
Dearest duchess, I posted this on Menagerie’s Good Friday thread. Remember last Easter when Mo posted it? I’m sure you will. So while we know not where he is, our Father does. Thank you, dear Mo…
Blessings, sis 🙏🏻😘
YES !!! THANK YOU !!! 💜💜💜 BEAUTIFUL MEMORY !!!
Wrote you a note yesterday – my thoughts on where he might be at present – Hope you saw it –
If not, would like to know what you think – Please – Thanks !!!
Della believes that is where he is, too !!! She swore he is not hiding at her house – LOL
WE ALL MISS HIM !!! 💚💚💚
God Bless Mo this Holy weekend and beyond ✝️
January 30, 2024
Psalm 91. The most powerful prayer from the Bible. God’s protection, healing
#psalm91 #psalms #prayer
Pray Everyday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18c1Vk0Svvg
Christ the Redeemer
rio de janeiro
The Power of the Resurrection
Does anyone remember this band? They were at Woodstock69
(115) Incredible String Band – Jesus Loves You Best – YouTube
Very Mellow music, I have no idea if they are still together.
The crucifix was made by hand, by my grandfather in the 1950’s. It is 3’ by about 2 1/2’. With this I want to thank God and all of you who prayed for my 16 year-old niece who underwent open-heart surgery yesterday in Boston. It was a success, repairing a ruptured tumor on her heart. The next few weeks/months will be challenging and we continue to pray for a full recovery. ❤️🩹
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered !!! ❤️❤️❤️
Amen amen!
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Such a welcome outcome for the first step. We will continue to pray. He hears
Peace and love to all.
And a very blessed Good Friday to you all.
I’ve been very busy staining and taking care of final details on the remodeling of the living room. We’re almost there.
I have learned to mix different stains to come up with the color-tint I need. It is tedious, trial and error stuff. Jay, the guy that has been doing the woodwork has a bunch of different stains in 1/2 pint cans and quarts, left over from his jobs through the years and so matching is a matter of starting with the base that is closest and adding others to give it the color and characteristics you want, After each addition one rubs a little in on a scrap piece of wood that is the same kind your going to apply it to. Then just keep adding a different one to try and get what you want and doing another test rub, etc, etc,etc. To make the oak transition from the sun room to the living room I used 4 different stains.
Since I was trying to match the luster of the vinyl plank floor I am using flat polyurethane clear coat. There will be three coats of the polyurethane sealer made for floors on that transition when I’m done.
For the new shelves in the oak entertainment center I used 5 different stains. I have not started staining the pieces for the shelves yet but the test patch matches real well.
Before staining any surface needs to be lightly sanded using 320 or 400 grit sand paper to remove any rough spots, slivers, etc. Then clean the wood of he sawdust using either tach cloth or a lint free rag. Then apply stain. I prefer using a clean cloth without lint to rub the stain in. For the door panels I used cheap foam brush and the hand rubbed it in.
Then after the stain has dried over night comes a light coat of the polyurethane. For the doors and trim I used satin. For the floor transitions I used flat. For the entertainment center shelves I will use semi-gloss.
AFter the light coat of polyurethane has been on at least 4 hours all surfaces are worked over with 00 steel wool. Then use tack cloth to remove steel wool shavings. For tight corners, like in the door panels I also used a tiny plastic bristle brush to get the shaving out to where I could get them with the tack cloth.
Then comes the 2nd coat of polyurethane, put on heavier but still hand rubbed in. And that is what we did for the doors. The original oak trim was salvaged and cleaned with Murphy’s oil soap and then given one coat of satin polyurethane and rubbed in and that was all and it turned out great since it has already been stained years ago.
The door to our bedroom has darker stain I blended to match the salvaged trim on the face of the door and casing that faces the living room. On the door surfaces facing into the bedroom there is the lighter golden oak stain that matches the golden oak trim our bedroom is done in.
Lots of work but we are both very happy with the results!
Probably be done with all woodwork on Tuesday next week and then we can start moving furniture and hanging stuff to get our living room back together.
Then, finally, we can start shopping for furniture for the new sun room. I will still have a few other minor details to work on but we’re getting very close to finally wrapping this project all up!
EVENING PRAYERS
It’s a good one.
🇮🇱🙏 David: Shabbat Shalom.
This is a potent report from Alan Dershowitz, who sounds like he may be getting red-pilled as we say.
Thank you for posting it for us here.
I want to call your attention to a very important posting from Sundance tonight:
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2024/03/29/upcoming-ama-great-replacement-theory-general-information/
Thank you for the link ! It was not easy for my level of English so I looked up a few words and abbreviations that he used. I need you help to get me up to date on the context.
From my understanding he is talking about the 25% who resisted the vaccine and will resist the upcoming economic oppression. I just don’t understand what this mechanism is? He called it : “big CBDC mechanisms that are currently under construction. “
Can you tell me what it is? I assume this is the most important part of what he is saying.
Central Bank Digital Currency
CBDC is aimed at removing our freedoms and options by CONTROLLING our money and our access to money.
**See the YELLOW parts of the map.
Example: take this vaccine or you cannot buy food with your CBDC allotment.
Example: you have purchased too much food (or a type of food or a service or another item) so we will cut off your CBDC until ____.
Even CTH readers don’t completely understand all this yet and how we can operate freely (hopefully) once it’s in place.
That is why Sundance is hosting the Ask Me Anything event at 6 pm ET today for specific questions.
If you don’t yet have the CTH password, you could email Ad Rem at
[email protected]
Or, a search on CTH might yield what it is.
If you don’t get the password and want to read what questions and answers were discussed, Sundance says he will OPEN it up for all to read tomorrow.
Sundance has traveled to Russia and Eastern Europe and Washington DC several times over the last few years to better understand this.
He has written several articles about CBDC so you could SEARCH for CBDC on the CTH, if you want.
Here are a few recent articles (including since yesterday):
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https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2024/03/25/swift-planning-launch-of-central-bank-digital-currency-trading-platform-in-12-months/
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2024/03/30/climate-change-guyana-vs-the-bbc/
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2024/03/29/maine/
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David: how is your English for a phone call?
I have UNLIMITED Talk and Text and Data to Israel (and other countries).
If you would like me to call you or email you, do you have a public email (or phone number) that you want to give me here?
I asked Ad Rem by email if she would send an email to you with my contact info and I did not hear back from her.
Anyway, if you prefer not to correspond with email or phone, that’s fine AND I still welcome your friendship here at CTH, of course.