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 🙂
Thanks for the great idea, Jay !! Don’t have any cake, but I’m enjoying some coffee and listening to some L I V E
J. Geils Band while here at work all night. Those guys were G R E A T back in the day !!!
morning ed … i can’t think of j geils w/o remembering the cover they did of john lee hookers’ song serves you right to suffer ….
i first heard it when citizen 817 posted it here..
( and thats been several years ago now ! )
i always think of him, whenever i listen to it ♥️
Thank you annie !! Probably my F A V O R I T E song of theirs, especially their live versions. Growing up in Boston with some tremendous Aerosmith and J. Geils shows brings back some very special and treasured memories…
Howdy ed yes they were 🇺🇸😎🇺🇸
Ooooo, Sacher torte, coffee and blooming saguaro. Those are three of my favorite things. You have me reminiscing of time in Germany and Arizona. Thanks so much.
Have a great and blessed Wednesday. I’m off for 40 winks, maybe.
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Good morning Jay! I’ll take an extra coffee please…😉…to go…😎
It was 80 here Monday…55 and blustery yesterday…Spring!!!
Hey stevie definitely spring in the NW 🇺🇸🙏🏻🇺🇸
Good morning juststevie! It is 45 here this morning. ❤️
Hi GrandpaM 💝
Here too brrrrrrr! I’m so ready for flip flop weather 🤣
Wow, ‘hotel sacher in vienna ‘ cake!
I’ve been there!
Howdy jay! That’s reminded me of sitting in the Schonbrunn Palace’s breakfast pavilion, and enjoying the Sacher torte, the coffee and the view, together with Elizabeth, our daughter, and our youngest son. Where did 14 years go? 😁
Howdy Gramps seems like the hand of time is like a fan these days 🇺🇸🤠🇺🇸
Morning, Mr jay 🤗
Morning All! 😘
I’d like to be here (see below)…alas it is blind cleaning day. UGH!!
So fortified with your generous chocky cake, supplemented by ☕ ☕ ☕ , off I go—->>>
And to reprise the explorer Shackleford in Antarctica , “I may be some time…”
Blessings to everyone 🙏🏻 💕
Good morning, Bets!
Not a pleasant job, but needs must. Go to it – eyes wide open!
My sweet young neighbors who live in a travel trailer near our front gate are leaving. I will miss them because they are funny and thoughtful, and quirky. They keep an eye out for our dogs and burros when we are away from home.
But, the mom of one is ill, so they are off to Washington state to care for her. Bless them. ❤️
So, they are coming to visit, reminisce, eat, drink, and be merry. And I as you, will be cleaning, cooking, etc. Nothing so bold as cleaning blinds though! 🫂
Beautiful lilacs!
I so miss them from my childhood in the Dakota farmlands. Family farm had a 10 ft high, city block length shelterbelt of them west of the house. They would literally cover the entire length in lavender blossoms and you could smell them half a mile away on a warm spring breeze.
I miss the lilacs.
Maidin Mhaith Betsy work is never done 🇺🇸🤠🇺🇸
The antique tea pot has a lovely patina! At first I thought it needs polishing….but then, no….is so beautiful as it is!
Blinds? Who needs ’em…my mom would say…’one more thing to dust’….
Jay,
So beautiful when the saguaros bloom – happens around here in May usually. When the flowers wither and fall, a red fruit emerges – so we have several weeks of these cacti wearing their finery.
Bats like their fruit 🤔🇺🇸🤠🇺🇸
Yes, we have loads of bats. They empty my hummingbird feeders each night!
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+1 on Scarlet
one of their best
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“strangers stopping strangers,just to shake their hand.
everybody’s playing in the heart of gold band”. 🙂
Morning Casco! Good to see you!
Blessings to you and the lil nipper my friend.Casco 🙂
Good morning, and thanks for the music!
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Ying and Yang
I think we heard Tomasz awhile back. As I recall, however, his playing was really quite good. Listening to him again tonight, I think he deserves a revisit. Enjoy, Treeper friends 🙂
Howdy Garrison 🙂
=Howdy, jay 🙂
Morning Garrison!
Afternoon Gramps 🙂
iceland
Wales, Alyn Wallace night sky photographer
good morning monti ♥️
cause the night has a thousand eyes …..
Good afternoon amie, check out the Wallace images, you will probably like.
https://alyn-wallace.squarespace.com/
hey monti ….. did you know that alyn wallace passed away on march 29 ??
i went to the site you linked earlier today and read around just a little bit .. but even so, learned alot about him.. and didn’t see any notice of his passing .. i really liked him and was looking forward to following his travels..
i’m really pretty upset by this.
https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/statement-family-alyn-wallace-662737
4/2/2024 – But as a hired servant, and as a sojourner, he shall be with you, and shall serve you unto the year of Jubilee
Leviticus 25:39-43 “And if your brother [that dwells] by you be grown poor, and be *sold (surrendered) unto you; you shall not *compel him to serve (serve yourself with him with the service) as a bondservant: but as a hired servant, and as a sojourner, he shall be with you, and shall serve you unto the year of Jubilee: and then shall he depart from you, both he and his children with him, and shall return unto his own family, and unto the possession of his fathers shall he return. For they are My servants, which I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: they shall not be *sold (as merchandise into slavery) as bondmen. You shall not rule over him with cruelty; but shall fear your God.”
When the Lord allowed certain precepts, on account of the hardness of our hearts; it was never for giving license to the hardness of heart; but always for ways to do things just and right; even though we took decisions that were not His first commandment. When we therefore desire to become approved unto God, workmen that need not to be ashamed; we must study to straightly cutting the word of truth; giving out the sense and the meaning according to the Spirit of the Lord, and never to giving place to sin, and the ways of the devil.
The right interpretation of the Scriptures always glorifies Christ, and the things of His nature. In the case of the poor, and the weak, the debtor, and the uncapable; acknowledgement of the truth and repentance accepts to surrender unto the one owed. The one owed, being full and well, strong and capable; has above the repayment of the debt, much more incumbent upon his duty to God, as well as to love his neighbor as himself; an obligation to supporting and strengthening his poor brother; and helping insofar as he is able, to the recovery of the man to his own family, and the possessions of his fathers.
The concern of repayment of the debt is just; but it does not outweigh, nor can it overrule the mandate to brotherly kindness, and seeking the wealth and prosperity of one another. The precept, that, With what measure you estimate, it shall be measured again to you; and, As you would that men should do to you, you do likewise unto them; has to do with working as being of one heart, and one soul; with God, and with each another; like-minded with Christ seeking the fullness of the blessings of salvation for all, according to the blessings and wealth in the Spirit that we also have received from Him.
Deuteronomy 15:4-10 “Save when there shall be no poor among you; for the LORD shall greatly bless you in the land which the LORD your God gives you for an inheritance to possess it: only if you carefully hearken unto the voice of the LORD your God, to observe to do all these commandments which I command you this day. For the LORD your God blesses you, as He promised you: and you shall lend unto many nations, but you shall not borrow; and you shall reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over you. If there be among you a poor man of one of your brethren within any of your gates in your land which the LORD your God gives you, you shall not harden your heart, nor shut your hand from your poor brother: but you shall open your hand wide unto him, and shall surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he *wants (lacks). Beware that there be not a thought in your wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and your eye be evil against your poor brother, and you give him nothing; and he cry unto the LORD against you, and it be sin unto you. You shall surely give him, and your heart shall not be grieved when you give unto him: because that for this thing the LORD your God shall bless you in all your works, and in all that you put your hand unto.”
The blessing of God is upon the man who confirms the LORD’s love for His poor; and who is satisfied with the reward of righteousness with God, for accepting the surrender and service, for the repayment; and from there taking on the charge of helping the brother recover to his family and the possessions of his fathers. Accepting the subjection and service as just repayment; then works to the brother’s recovery, by compensating his service with just wages.
The Lord never attaches compulsion to bondservice, for the sake of serving Himself by our service; as of a slave purchased; in exchange for release from our debts. But in our acknowledgement of the truth, in our repentance and conversion; we surrender to Him our lives, to from now on be His: and He accepts our surrender of ourselves to Him on account of the debt, as compensation; for as long as we live, and continue faithful to the end. His obligation then to us, as our Master and Savior, unto the Father, is to let us work; as a hired servant for wages; free men to God; to bring us to the day when we will be restored to our own families, and the possessions of our fathers.
Proverbs 22:7 “The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.” This precept is not a license for the rich and the powerful to be Satan towards their poor brethren; but is a law of God, established for the behalf of making all the body whole; as it is written, He that gathered much, had nothing over; and he that gathered little, had no lack.
It is not for us to set anything of this life, as the treasure of our heart; not even things that are rightly owed to us by others. The heart of the precept here, is not the doom of the debtor; as if the one seeking repayment for damages should take it as an advantage over his brother. For the fact that God has wrought upon the heart of the debtor to surrender himself to the one owed; is the answer of affirmation, and token of righteousness from God to come, for receiving the debtor into his house as a servant.
So also it is, that in our forgiveness does our Father in heaven forgive. And the master then has the honor of confirming and restoring him, to one day, at the Jubilee, returning home to his own family, and the inheritance of his fathers. This shows that the time remaining to us in this world, until the Jubilee of the kingdom of God being forever established over all the earth; both we are working for, and together with our Lord. It implies the debt having been forgiven; yet intrinsically connected to our voluntary will to serve Him now; understanding that He will give us our wages for our work now, but that also the present terms of our service will all be released when He comes to set up His kingdom for ever in the world to come.
“But as a hired servant, and as a sojourner, he shall be with you, and shall serve you unto the year of Jubilee: and then shall he depart from you, both he and his children with him, and shall return unto his own family, and unto the possession of his fathers shall he return.”
03 April 2016 Donald “Don” Francks, Canadian actor, singer and musician (Terminal Choice; Finian’s Rainbow), dies at 84
Drop A Bag of Water on your Friends
03 April 2015 Bob Burns, American drummer (Lynyrd Skynyrd), dies in a car crash at 64
Freebird
03 April 2011 Calvin Russell [Kosler], American blues, roots, and rock singer-songwriter and guitarist (Dream Of The Dog), dies of liver cancer at 62
Calvin Russell, Soldier, HD version, Live @ Contrabendo
03 April 2003 Homer Banks, American singer and songwriter (“Be What You Are”), dies at 61
Homer Banks – A Lot Of Love ( Northern Soul Stomper )
03 April 2002 Fad Gadget [Francis Tovey], English singer and musician, dies of a heart attack at 45
Fad Gadget – Collapsing New People (Audio High Quality)
03 April 2001 Lester “Big Daddy” Kinsey, American Chicago blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player, dies at 74
Big Daddy Kinsey & the Kinsey Report / Bad Situation (1987)
03 April 1996 (Roosevelt) “Booba” Barnes, American blues guitarist, dies at 59
Roosevelt “Booba” Barnes – Scratch My Back – Greenville, Mississippi
03 April
Johannes Brahms
(1833-1897)
German composer and conductor (Hungarian Dances; A German Requiem), dies at 63
Photo in Bio section
Cans and Brahms (Extracts from Brahms’ 4th Symphony in E Minor, Third Movement) (2008 Remaster)
Late entry for:
07 March
2024 Steve Lawrence [Sidney Leibowitz], American Grammy and Emmy Award-winning pop singer (“Go Away Little Girl”; Steve and Eydie), and actor (The Lonely Guy; The Blues Brothers), dies of complications of Alzheimer’s disease at 88
Steve Lawrence – Pretty Blue Eyes
H/T nwtex
03 April
Johannes Brahms
(1833-1897)
German composer and conductor (Hungarian Dances; A German Requiem), dies at 63
Biography: Brahms is renowned as a composer and pianist, premiering many of his own works. Much of his oeuvre has since become a staple in the many areas in which he worked—symphony orchestra, chamber ensembles, piano, organ, etc.
Stylistically, Brahms’ compositions were classically rooted and yet innovative and carefully constructed. He has had a lasting influence on a broad spectrum of composers, from traditionalists to modernists alike.
Israel Update:
This report contains some reactions to comments from yesterday. Also some clarifications.
Also don’t miss the video that I complied for you that will follow. It was a lot of work and it will make you laugh.
Yesterday someone here sympathized with me and my people as to “how can we live in the midst of all this mess and hate and attacks?”.
I said that Israeli “Happiness index and length of life is amongst the highest in the world, but not quite now”. But we are productive and are holding records like in innovations per capita in the world and more. The wars have some unifying factor and necessity makes people do things that otherwise they wouldn’t achieve. And don’t forget spirit and God!
After many persecutions we had to choose the “victim route” of “look what they did to us” or the “causative route” of moving forward. And when you come to Israel you can see that we moved forward. Survivors of the Holocaust who lost everything were thrown straight into the War of Independence and didn’t have time to dive in their sorrows.
And we like to laugh. And my video at the following post will make the point very well.
Even when it’s hard we laugh.
-A correction from yesterday. I mentioned a possible attack on a US ship in the Persian Gulf. Shortly later I saw that it was only one source and wanted to delete but The Last Refuge doesn’t have the delete option after some minutes. My apology. No news here.
-The attack on Aide workers. When I reported the cause was not known. Now the IDF confirms and apologies. This was a mistake in identification. It ended with 7 killed.
It causes Israel a lot of international damage. This Aide organization was not hostile to Israel. In wars errors happen. We even had three of our own hostages accidentally shot. The investigation is still progressing. I am sure it will result in a mechanism to secure the safety of the Aide workers. And possibly more aide and more involvement of Israel in the aide. There may be also repercussions to whoever made the error.
-Anti Bibi and government demonstrations in a few places. Some are families of hostages and some are left wing Bibi haters. They are getting more violent and the police is treating them with gloves. Partly because some are families of hostages and because the Judicial system is liberal on the side of the protesters. We also have some families of the fallen soldiers who are against those protesters with letters and publications.
-A combo terror attack of car ramming followed by stabbing. The target were policemen in central Israel. The terrorist Arab Israeli. One badly injured (24 years old), the terrorist was shot dead. This is now the third actual terror attack in a few days.
-Tension both in the US and Israel following the assassination of the Iranian Officers in Syria.
The US emphasizes that it’s Israel and not the US. Iran has already causes Hezbollah to extend the rockets into deeper cities in Israel. Worries of a regional war. I am sure that the attack was not an attempt for a broad war but we all know that a war with Hezbollah will happen sooner or later simply because the essence of their existence is the elimination of Israel. Israel is at war in which Iran is a main player and they should be confronted at some levels, they can’t stir the pot and stay untouched. Israel embassies are at high alert. I have to mention that the quiet about the Iranian nuclear program is worrisome. I am sure they are making progress. They are smart and cunning and patient. Iranians are not Arabs. Different mentality, different language. They used to be good friends of Israel and we remeber.
-Back and forth about the hostage deal. We are now waiting to hear back after we gave a counter offer.
-I am going to touch on a very sensitive point and something that not many speak about.
It’s a response to a comment but I think it’s worth some mention.
Basically yesterday someone countered my report of the Iranian General assassination with an interview at Judge Napolitano and another article. The judge hosted a woman who was basically representing the Hamas/Iran propaganda, point of view. As if the General was an a “innocent man who just happened to be there and the Zionists are trying to make a World war”. The other article was an ex-CIA who simply denies the many rapes of 10/7 and other aspects of it. He talks about the “evil zionists”. When I dug into him I saw a lot of anti Israel lies which are having a Nazi hate motif, only the word “Jew” was replaced with “Zionist”.
When I looked into the woman’s background I saw that she is a Far left Progressive who is married to someone who has on his resume working for Al Jazeera and another Arab paper.
The judge had the “Don’t tread on my” flag behind. Almost when it comes to Israel some at the right go full circle and become like the far left.
My point is: While the Far left has joined forces with Arab genocidal antisemite elements,
I have seen something similar at the Right. Because I am Right myself I have associates from the Right. I remember the guy who was kind of a Q guy who started to let me watch a video about “the Zionists the source of all the evil in the world”. The content was referring to no other than “The Elders of Zion” favorite book of Hitler. There was a different interpretation and he suggested that it’s not what it looks like and “the zionists are not referred to me”.
But I recognize Nazi sources when I see them. The blood libels have not changes in hundreds of years if not thousands. Modern antisemitism took the word “zionist” and replaced “Jew”. But the basis of “rule the world” “source of all evil” “no right of self defense” is the same. I had to unfriend that Facebook friend.
Now, I have to admit that some of the US Jews make me feel almost antisemite myself. I am very ashamed of them and apologetic. In Israel we call them “self hating Jews”.
But I also know all my many Trump supporters friends in the US who are American Jews and Israeli Americans. I know that the Speech writer of the beautiful speeches of Trump is Jewish and Braitbart and his CEO are Jewish and Mark Levin and there are many people on the right. So “generalization” is the mark of insanity and stupidity.
Yes. The percentages are frustrating. But it’s only an indication of the loss of identity.
I could easily look at Rockefeller and Schwab and Pelosi and other evil people and call them “Christians” and generalize. But I would never do so.
Those Progressive “Jews” will blend and disappear. This also applies to Palestinians. One can’t say “they are all evil”. Yes the percentage is frustrating but we must validate those who are peaceful and educate the others. Otherwise war will never end.
So I hope I didn’t stir the pot too much but I trust that you can handle it.
God Bless you!
Hi David. Haven’t been here for a few days; enjoy reading your words. I appreciate your bringing up “sensitive” topics. We have to keep talking to each other, and try to work our way through the really hard things.
Where would you like to start?
Thank you. It’s about intention. You just showed a good intention so we can discuss anything.
My heart is with the leaders of Israel, and with all who put their lives in their hands to confront and defeat the enemy. We look with longing hope, past the contradictions before our eyes, unto that day which our God has promised that He will bring. But patience, we only hardly learn, is not a stoic smile of an unfeeling indifference; nor a false spirituality that is afraid to identify itself with ordinary mortals’ suffering. Patience is indeed bearing up under difficulties, and abiding under subjection; really feeling, but trusting in the Father’s care for our souls, and that He will in the end give us righteousness.
Meanwhile, as the true and holy witness of the Scriptures declare; we are under the sentence of exile from the LORD, in this present evil world; and must suffer the manners of the “country” we sojourn through, till we come home. But this is not to exonerate or release the ungodly from their obligation to fear God and cease to do evil; for the earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof: and He has given His law, and all His servants and messengers, to speak to men that they should fear Him and love one another. These are not suggestions, or things we can freely “accept” or reject: and there is a day of reckoning. Meanwhile God is patient; and continues to be good to all, and give us time.
I’m reading and watching the news from various outlets, (as much as I can stomach them,) and there is no denying, that all the wicked of the earth, of every color and description; appear to be taking this time as an opportunity to exploit for each one’s wicked agenda. And I see how hard it is for the leaders in Israel to manage diplomacy, and take the best decisions to protect and provide good for the people. We will keep praying for them all by name; and for those who contradict and oppose within the country, to have their eyes opened, and come to soften their hearts to the necessity of love and unity at this time.
I dare not say any more, on account of the actual distance of my skin actually being in the game: even though I see very terrible trial coming to us in the US, and the so-called Collective West; as “the bank is about to call our loan.”
As always, all the best wishes and prayers for you and Israel. Pray for us.
Excellent update David. You hit the nail on the head. I have interacted with very conservative people who carry very antisemitic thoughts. To the extreme right and left the dangers are almost indiscernible from each other.
There is also a dangerous view among Christians that Israel forfeited God’s covenant with Israel by sinning, and therefore the church now takes on the Abarahmic covenant. Precisely when the church should be praying and speaking up for Israel, not a peep from the pulpits! I know Christians who don’t have any knowledge whatsoever about events in Israel. Sad.
When I was young I joined a tour of Israel that included three days of volunteer work with the IDF. I was set to sand and refurbish tank helmets.
Israel is one of the most beautiful countries. I understand why Israelis have a long life.
God bless Jerusalem.
DD
Thank you. I appreciate you. Yes there are many views. You can’t win them all but one can try when the intention is positive.
David, thank you for another excellent update. And that you mentioned the most important factor. The Spirit of God, Rush Elohim. Shalom!
Shalom.
A good set of articles for the Replacement Theology crowd to review and meditate on:
“The Toxic Fruit of Reformed Theology, Part 1: Replacement Theology”
https://newswithviews.com/the-toxic-fruit-of-reformed-theology-part-1-replacement-theology/
There are 4 more parts on Kelleigh Nelson’s page:
https://newswithviews.com/author/kelleigh/
David – I appreciate all your posts.
David: For people who like to read anti-Israel articles, watch anti-Israel interviews, or listen to anti-Israel commentary, Napolitano and the “ex-CIA guy” (I think I know who you mean) are popular choices. It’s as simple as that. It’s best to ignore them. Whatever they write or say does not change the facts on the ground in Israel or the Middle East.
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It took some time but I compiled this for you.
I wonder if the American sense of humor is similar in the US and Israel?
It made me laugh.
I said that Israel is a happy nation overall.
This is a Stand-Up comedy in English from Tel-Aviv.
Most of the shows were very close to the beginning of the war
You will be surprised of the subjects that they take and make into comedy.
A few words to clarify before you watch : “Hasbara” = Israeli PR.
Muhammad Def = The Military Commander of Hamas in Gaza.
😅 🤣 😅 🤣 😂 😅
David: Thank you for the time and effort you put into compiling this and translating it for us!
We are so fortunate to be getting to know you. **
Overnight posting was intense and I learned a lot. Thank you. **
God Bless you for your raw honesty and courage.
May God continue to bring His Blessings upon Israel as she succeeds in her courageous fight to cut off the head of the snake.
Thank you so much! ❤️
This is not to be considered a smug ‘I told you so’ posting, but simply to remind ourselves of the depth of cruelty in those who would abuse the people’s trust. Those who took the toxicines were LIED to and deceived.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/04/top-international-virologist-issues-dire-warning-massive-massive/
OOOOOOOOH! What a cutie XO. And look at his little toes xoxoxooxox
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They certainly make an outstanding burger and fries
Good morning all!
Monday only 4 tornadoes that came down to the surface were reported, though there were many more reports of severe straight line winds and dangerous (2″+) hail.
There was certainly more than 3 tornadoes on Tuesday though I’m still awaiting the official count. I was up until 22:00 watching Ryan Hall Y’all live streaming the outbreak and it appears that despite that potential for tornadoes along a squall line stretching all the way from NE Texas to Pittsburgh, PA, there just was not that much activity. Lots of Tornado warnings, but not many tornadoes considering the conditions having been forecasted to be so favorable.
Here is the convective outlook for today with the squall line moving east to the coast by evening:
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/
On the backside of the low that brought us the severe weather and nearly 3″ of rain at my place here in Indiana there is snow. The UP of MI and N. WI are going to get plenty. Chicago will get a fair amount, and we may even see flurries down at my place in central Indiana.
WE are finally virtually done with construction and renovation for now. Jay packed up his tools yesterday. He hauled away three of the doors that were replaced. I kept the hollow rolling doors that were on the cedar closet that is now my shower to use as a table top on my saw horses until I get my cabinets and work bench set up in my new garage.
We can now do a final cleaning of the living room floor, then start moving the living room furniture from the sun room to where it belongs.
Still have a little electrical work to have done, including getting the lights over the sink in the main bathroom set up and installation of a variable speed and dimmer switch for the ceiling fan and lighting in the guest bedroom. And finally installation of a new ceiling fan with lighting in the kitchen. After that the only work inside we will do until next winter will be priming the ceiling and walls of the new garage and putting in racks for storage of plastic totes and finding and installing the cabinets and work bench in the garage.
I stained the outside of he door on he main bathroom yesterday. Today it gets a light coat of polyurethane satin clear. Then about 4 hours later I will lightly rub it down with steel wool and clean it with a tac cloth and then on Thursday I will put the final heavier coat of polyurethane on it and once that dries it is done. Staining that oak door standing was a lot harder than doing the other two that we did before they were installed.
Oddly therapeutic reading your progress. Glad you’re sharing it.
IF THOU HADST KNOWN!
“If thou hadst known…in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.” Luke xix. 42
Jesus had entered into Jerusalem in triumph, the city was stirred to its foundations; but a strange god was there, the pride of Pharisaism; it was religious and upright, but a “whited sepulchre.”
What is it that blinds me in this “MY day”? Have I a strange god – not a disgusting monster, but a disposition that rules me? More than once God has brought me face to face with the strange god and I thought I should have to yield, but I did not do it. I got through the crisis by the skin of my teeth and I find myself in the possession of the strange god still; I am blind to the things which belong to my peace. It is an appalling thing that we can be in the place where the Spirit of God should be getting at us unhinderedly, and yet increase our condemnation in God’s sight.
“If thou hadst known” – God goes direct to the heart, with the tears of Jesus behind. These words imply culpable responsibility; God holds us responsible for what we do not see. “Now they are hid from thine eyes” – because the disposition has never been yielded. The unfathomable sadness of the “might have been!” God never opens doors that have been closed. He opens other doors, but He reminds us that there are doors which we have shut, doors which need never have been shut, imaginations which need never have been sullied. Never be afraid when God brings back the past. Let memory have its way. It is a minister of God with its rebuke and chastisement and sorrow. God will turn the “might have been” into a wonderful culture for the future.
Oswald Chambers
April 3rd Devotional
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Seat controls were easily accessible without having to get on the seat first. Eventually he will learn.
But I still feel the pain.
OMGoodness! 😮
(sound on)
This little guy wants to snuggle.
Good morning to my 🌳🏠 family!
✝🙏WARRIOR WEDNESDAY🙏✝
Do not our hearts long and yearn for His fellowship? An ache that stems from deep within our souls? We can’t explain it but we inherently KNOW that He is the Answer and we long to be reconnected to that everlasting Peace! Even so Lord Jesus…COME! 🙏✝
Mythos, Logos, Normos
Not a comment on the spiritual aspects of your post Stevie, more a comment on how American society is changing. We have our myths in America and the myth of the cowboy or white knight is fading fast. What is expected today? Why? Why not?
In North Carolina yesterday I assisted a young lady change a flat tire on a major highway with lots of traffic. At one time this was an expected action in our society. The lady had been struggling for one hour and no one had stopped to help. She was not helpless and was trying her best to get over tightened lug nuts free, two of which had her stymied.
The lady had about a 2.5 year old in the vehicle and in the mid eighty temps that is quite warm to be in a car sitting.
To be clear this comment is not about me (assisting someone should be expected ) but is tightly focused on the changes in our society. What excuses did all those passersby make to themselves that kept right on driving down the road?
Good morning Monti!
My observation: I believe that the Principality of Power, of this world, has successfully moved humanity from reflecting upon God to reflecting upon ourselves. Never has this been more successful than in today’s world. It’s all about me…what makes me happy…what makes me angry, and if your troubles are not convenient to my schedule then your tough luck. Feminism, IMHO, is a tool of Satan, driving away the commonplace of the relationship between men and women. No more white knights…to our despair…
No wonder that God told us to give up self!!! He knows how deep that pit is and it’s ugly!
Even though your comment is not about ‘you’…I commend you for your God given compassion! Thank you! 💝
Yes feminism is yet another divisive factor. Normos in our society is lacking
Good morning stevie
Just Stevie
I’m so glad you spotlighted “Hiraeth” this am. Someone (Betsy?) posted it a while back, and I’ve been trying ever since to remember it. I love how descriptive this one word is.
One of my granddaughters gifted me a most interesting and quirky book called, “The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows.” It is essentially a compendium of new words: some in use already, but most totally made of whole cloth. I read a few pages each day and attempt to incorporate them occasionally – if my brain can retrieve!
looseleft
adj. feeling a sense of loss upon finishing a good book,sensing the weight of the back cover locking away the lives of characters you’ve gotten to know so well.
Hello Soazburrolady! That book sounds very interesting…I think I shall look it up and purchase it! I love putting words together but even better understanding and using a word to its full potential…’looseleft’ is the perfect word for the end of the book…thank you! 😊
juststevie
I have to admit – I occasionally slow up toward the end of a book I am loving to read. I hate to let it go! Crazy, I know. 😊
I’ll Be There… Indeed!
Good Morning, early risers!
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Enjoy!
This is an excellent site. Thank you for the link!
So precious…
Reminiscent of hula dancers! 😃
Mornin’ all!
WeWeed,
Yes, all of them. Still love the sippy cup!
April showers bring May flowers. Thank you Lord for the patches of purple and white violets, the bright yellow of the dandelion and the other wildflowers that are awakening. Don’t forget people to leave them for the bees that are too beginning to rise. God bless all.
I just found a monarch butterfly at dusk last night, in SE michigan!
I brought him into my garage for the night, and placed him in a flowering house planter that I took into the garage for the little thing.
I checked on him later, and he wasnt in it anymore.
I have to go look for him again this morning.
but why was he here already?? way too cold!
Cant find him anywhere…
Have you looked extra carefully inside the planter? Because I read that monarch’s cannot fly below 55 degrees and cannot crawl below 41.
Could it have fallen into the planter or tried to fly and ended up on the garage floor?
You have a wonderful heart. I admit I’ve been worried about the butterfly all day too.
I have good news!
About noon, I found the little guy!
he was flying in the glass block window! What a smart little creature!
I took him outside (sunny and 45) and tried to place him into an outdoor fresh blooming hyacinth. But he just took off up into the sky!
I reported its sighting on the monarch navigation (spring migration) chart.
sunrei, earlier I did exactly what you said…I had looked into the planter and all over the garage (inc. the floor).
Slowcobra, I came back here today to check just in case there was news on the monarch and saw your update!
Very happy to hear. One more example of the “scientific experts” not necessarily being right —flying robustly away! May blessings follow the butterfly into a warmer season.
Sweet comments like this is probably why our Heavenly Father Loves Humanity. I know it made my day. We do have our moments… God Bless you…Great comment, thanks for sharing this moment with us!
Thank you TAB!!
you cannot know how much I appreciate your comment.
I do hope the little guy survives the coming weeks, because it’s still cold for him.
Beautiful! Keep them coming!
That’s all of them I had, Peter…all 50 or so.
We’ve had four great cockers through the years. All were bought. Buckley is our first rescue and there is a difference. His eyes! That loving look he gives. Sure we have had some issues to get him to adapt but he is smart and coming along very well. That look and the love he shows makes any problems we’ve had to deal with fade to nothingness when he gives that look.
Yes, rah. They know in their hearts. 🐕 ❤️
April 4
MORNING
Fear not; I am the first and the last. Rev. 1:17
Ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest…. but ye are come unto mount Sion…. to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, and to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant. Heb. 12:18, 22-24
Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. Heb. 12:2
We have not a high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Heb. 4:15, 16
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God. Isa. 44:6
The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isa. 9:6
Art thou not from everlasting, O LORD my God, mine Holy One? Hab. 1:12
Who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our God? II Sam. 22:32
EVENING
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Psa. 61:2
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Phil. 4:6, 7
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. Psa. 142:3
He knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. Job 23:10
LORD, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. Psa. 90:1
Thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat. Isa. 25:4
Who is a rock save our God? Psa. 18:31
They shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. John 10:28
Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope. Psa. 119:116
Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil. Heb. 6:19
Bagster
https://www.dailylightdevotional.org/04/0404.html
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. – Deuteronomy 6:5
Jimmy the Dog was important in British medical history in the 1890s. He became the first mammal to test new equipment developed by physiologist Augustus Desire Walter—the electrocardiogram, the EKG. Jimmy’s heart rate was monitored by the new machine as he was injected with doses of saline to measure changes in the rhythm of his heartbeats.
Early versions of the EKG weighed 150 pounds or more and were powered by 6-volt automotive batteries. Today, programmed by microchips, EKGs play a central role in understanding heart issues, and qualified medical personnel are required to interpret them.
When it comes to your spiritual life, God reads your heart’s EKG. Only God is qualified to determine your spiritual health. “Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7).
A properly functioning heart is centered on God. Today’s verse, called the V’ahavta, continues the Shema, the essence of Judaism that God must be above all and loved at all times. Theologian Charles Spurgeon wrote, “It is not a little love that God deserves, nor is it a little love that He will accept. He blesses us with all of his heart and all his might and, after that fashion, we are to love him.”
As God looks at your spiritual EKG, will He see a heart fully committed to Him, a heart that desires complete obedience to Him, a heart full of love for Him? Will He see the rhythmic beating of a heart that is kind, patient, compassionate, merciful, and loving to others?
Ask the Lord to help you, by His Spirit, to love Him and those around you so well that people are drawn to His salvation and heart transformation.
Pray for America’s Surgeon General to have a receptive heart toward the Lord.
https://www.presidentialprayerteam.org/daily-prayer-briefing?utm_source=daily_briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_content=daily_briefing#devotional
Even if you, in your mind, stand pari passu with Charles the Hammer Martel facing the hordes at Tours in 732, imagine yourself on the wall at the Siege Of Vienna, know that it would be you, filling the breach on that Tuesday in 1453 at Constantinople and see the Jihadist psychos as anathema and understand that the irredentist violence in the Mideast is a precursor to the acquisition of the whole of Europe, you are a fool to not also understand REALPOLITIK.
Even if you, hate the juze for the tired worn out shibboleths, see them as constantly on a rapacious, rabid quest for cash for the sake of cash alone, while condoning the concomitant attainment of power as an accidental byproduct, REALPOLITIK trumps Sun Tzu’s “The enemy of my enemy…” aphorism. The destruction and annihilation of GAZA is the penultimate gambit to the coda, the destruction of Israel.
HAMAS, employing the exact same tactics as the Red Chinese in Korea and Stalin at the Battle of Stalingrad, expend waves of human canon fodder into the abattoir and like a Salafist starfish, gradually open the Public Relations clam shell and eat our lunch. Literally 95% of the world, at this point, unironically, is seeing the reality, while here in America, we are as usual, bombarded with lies, deceived with legerdemain and presdigitational pandering that assures us once again, that the “surge” is working and victory is at hand.
The Deep State Intelligence Agencies, run by Techno Corporate Fascists are in effect, the 2008 Detroit Lions. Winless.
Gulf of Tonkin = Lies, defeat. WMD = Lies, Defeat. 20 years of lies in Afghanistan = Defeat. Ukraine = Lies, Defeat.
The GENOCIDE in Gaza has polarized the entire world against us and it will = defeat on a grand scale.
Our borders are open, our leaders are traitors, our economy is a diaphanous D 卐 M ☭ CRAT Jenga game. The middle class (Domestic Terrorists) have been sold into servitude, coined into gold and divided by design.
Americans have never been so unsteady on our feet and as we stare into the abyss, what exactly stares back?
It is 2024 and we are going to find out.
Verse of the Day for Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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“For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.”
Galatians 5:13 (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.
PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
SERIOUS SENSICAL SOLUTION
There once was a gal named Lil
Whose best friend was Jill
Who was married to Phil
And divorced from Bill
All carrying buckets up the hill
Buckets of praise to Almighty God
They raised up to give Him laud
When all of a sudden they were awed
Angels surrounded them as they plod
And lifted up high all in the quad
A miracle you say no not at all
For this was their mission their call
To bring an end and hasten the fall
Of the fraudulent gubmint squall
Restore the Republic all y’all
How can this be happening now
What in the world and really how
From where did they come oh wow
When did this inspiration become a vow
Why did they carry this message to Thou
You asked them to stop and to listen
Let their praise be known and glissen
Stop all the fighting – halt the division
Unite all the states – calm the derision
Save America from catastrophic collision
What is the best way to do all of that
How can they change the constant spat
Does the answer come from the Cat in the Hat
Or does it require them to do more than chat
Maybe God will take it all to the mat
No man has the power to resolve this mess
No man can restore us and end the distress
Only God can fix manmade egress
Only God can sort out the excess
Only God has the power to bless
With buckets of praise the quad will deliver
Our love to the ultimate lawgiver
Our beloved and glorified caregiver
To reign and rule and be the forgiver
The arrows of judgment in His quiver
For He is the judge of all in the world
It is the enemy who is unraveled and unfurled
As the mountains shake and the rivers swirl
Freedom will ring for all who’ve been hurled
And peace is restored while evil is whorled
Thank you, Patriots, for answering the call
For agreeing to carry the buckets the ball
For bearing the heavy load and haul
For ending the distress and halting the brawl
For Peace on Earth – Goodwill to All!!!
DO1: 10/10/2022
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
Dear Duchess,
I read this last night after retiring, and ruminated on the meaning for about half an hour. Then I fell asleep!
Exactly what I needed. 🫂
BE ALL YOU CAN BE
US Army and Air Force Call on Retirees to Return to Active Duty Amid Recruiting Shortages
Just a note to say how grateful I am for this site. There are no teaser headlines/clickbait as on all other news sites. On CTH, Sundance, Menagerie, and Admin post real reports, with actual text and you click to read more, which is as it should be. Thank You, All!
Marquette, MI, blizzard conditions. Forecast is for 3-4′ of snow over the next 72 hours.
The subject of collateral damage and civilian casualties in Gaza. A hot subject for the enemies of Israel.
World known expert on urban warfare John Spencer an instructor at West Point is explaining it.
Thank you for this very interesting discussion, David.
Let’s finish SOON in Rafah with success and minimal casualties like in Khan Younis!
Shalom and Blessings to all Israelis, including the IDF.
❤️
People Get Ready
Joss Stone
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…have pity on those whose chances grow thinner…
Thank you duchess01 – IDK what I did wrong, so I appreciate your adding the video I intended to share.
Blessings 🙂
Most welcome, Grace !!! This is a beautiful rendition of this song !!!
Should not be missed !!! ❤️
Yeah I agree, I just love her singing. No offense intended to Curtis Mayfield, for not sharing the original artist, btw… she just does that song so well.
– whatever she sings is just incredible; she’s in the top 10 of my favorites; maybe top 5 lol.
When she was 16 she sounded exactly like Janis Joplin – now she’s matured and can still sing like JJ, but can do so much more; range might be the term.
Thanks for your thoughtful words & again for the kind assistance.
LIVE WITH JULIE – 04/03/2024
JULIE GREEN MINISTRIES
https://rumble.com/v4n7cqr-live-with-julie.html
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PRAYER FOR THE PEOPLE OF TIAWAN
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TODAY’S SCRIPTURES:
2 Corinthians 5:7
2 Corinthians 7:14
Jonah 3:3-9
Amos 3:7
Philippians 4:8, 19
Colossians 3:2
Hebrews 13:8
Psalm 81:7-8, 13-15
Psalm 43:1
Psalm 75:7
Luke 18:1-8
Hebrews 10:35-36
Luke 12:2-3
John 16:33
Isaiah 54:17
Esther 4:14
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DECLARATIONS, DECREES, AND DEFINITIONS:
God is trying to get our attention-a call to repentance as a nation and also personally.
Repentance: to make a change of mind, heart and action, by turning away from sin and back to God.
God needs us to be obedient. Get into His Word, know the power and authority of the name of Jesus, make Him first in all things.
God is Jehovah Jireh- your provider. God will liberally supply all of your needs.
Remember and look to Goshen. God will do the same for His children today.
Listen to what God is saying and obey what God is saying.
Be persistent, consistent and hold fast.
Be of good cheer- receive God’s joy, peace and rest.
Undaunted: not intimidated, frightened or discouraged, despite problems or lack of success.
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PROPHETIC WORD: A TROJAN HORSE IS ABOUT TO BE UNLEASHED AGAINST YOU –
HOLD ON TO GOD KNOWING HE IS IN CONTROL – NO NEED TO FEAR – 03/29/2024 –
WATCH THE WATER – RING OF FIRE – EVENTS WILL REVEAL WHAT IS HIDDEN THERE –
GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE – EXPLOSIVE EXPOSURES – EYES ON PARIS –
KEEP FOCUSED ON ME AMID DISTRACTIONS AND CHAOS –
CIA IS EVIL – BLAMING THE INNOCENT FOR THEIR GUILT –
FULL FORCE OF TRUTH AND PROOF – WAKE UP MY CHILDREN !!!
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PRAYER FOR ALL !!!
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HIS GLORY WITH JULIE GREEN
04/03/2024
https://hisglory.me/take-five/
An interesting thing happened today. After being here at the CTH since 2014 and participating in our collaborative investigations into the Michael Brown case, Justice for Jessica, Waco-Twin Peaks, etc., my comments are now being moderated and deleted. Since I have not been informed why my comment was deleted, I have to assume I crossed some undefined red line.
The post that was moderated/deleted was posted today at 2:23 P.M. in the April 2nd Open Thread. My comment was in response to a post made by another commenter that made derogatory assertions about my beliefs and concerning some public figures. In comparison to the other poster’s rant, I believe my reply was civil and I suggested some helpful hints, such as to stop calling people names and making accusations against them without providing evidence for these accusations.
I would be very interested to know why the moderation occurred and why my comment was deleted. I would hate to think that the CTH has now adopted a group think attitude or is allowing a handful of individuals to control the search for the Truth by restricting discussion. Especially since the search for the Truth was one of the original reasons for CTH.
Take care and stay safe
SO SORRY, GUY !!! HOPEFULLY, THIS CAN BE RESOLVED !!! 🙁
I, too, have been here for ages – AND – many of my posts have been ‘moderated’ and ‘deleted’ – AND
they were not directed at any specific person and/or discussion, either !!!
Sometimes, WP dumps them – I have been told – Why – I have no idea !!!
PRAYERS UP – 🙏🙏🙏
Duchess, I have seen some of the pictures you post in the GIF format being deleted.
GIFs sometimes contain hundreds of individual pictures therein, and they can slow down the loading time of our pages considerably. People with older operating systems are greatly impacted, that’s why we sought to remove them.
NP, AD REM – No longer post GIFS – THANKS !!! ❤️
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duchess01 – Thanks for the support and I’m glad your problem has been explained by Ad rem.
Check out sundance’s post tonight “site notes and updates”
Thanks for the heads up. Very interesting.
EVENING PRAYERS
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That must be Johnny Cat.
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Sleep Well with Psalms. Psalm 91, Psalm 121, Psalm 3, Psalm 4, Psalm 139.
Pray Everyday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzany9kt2DA