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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Moghrey Mie Ya’ll 🙂
Mornin’ jay 🙂
Good morning Jay! 🙋♀️🌞🌻
Let us gather together and love one another! A place to enjoy Jay’s offering above…💝
Hey stevie I’m on the way Blessings to all 🇺🇸🤠🇺🇸🙏🏻🤗
Howdy jay!
Howdy Gramps 🇺🇸🤠🇺🇸
Mornin’ Jay,
Can’t beat purple pansies nor scrambled eggs (with chives!) I’m in!
Howdy have purple pansies everywhere at my place 🇺🇸🤠🇺🇸
The best! Happy flowers 😃. I like them the opposite also – yellow with purple centers. Thanks!
Happy Birthday to First Lady, Melania Trump 💐
LOVE scrambled eggs with Chives… and that coffee looks spectacular too!
Howdy Garrison 🙂
You never disappoint. She must have incredible finger/hand strength. Thank you for sharing this masterpiece performance.
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Morning Garrison!
Mornin’ Gramps 🙂
Proverbs 3
My favorite verses. I need all the guidance I can get.
For JWoo. I left you a post talking about your conversation with the HR guy. Congratulations on find a great contact and great possibility for Savannah. If you want to talk more we can do it here, love. 🙂
Good morning, Garrison, friend. I saw your post yesterday and answered you there… I think it was around 8 pm… my timing is all messed up and I’m dragging my wagon.
Was happy to see your post and that you’re up and enjoying time with friends. ❤️
We are super delighted about the career fair. Follow up event in early May.
Thanks Woo for that excellent explanation of alternatives, no, Great alternatives to a standard college degree. I learned a lot.
Hi Corny,
I’ll write more tomorrow. Super long day. Blessings to you, my friend. ❤️
Afternoon, dear ‘Woo. Just got back (well about an hour ago) from my favorite neighborhood taqueria—chorizo con huevo taco w/ cheeze and a strip of bacon—yum!!!
Again, I’m really happy you and Savannah atended the professions fair. Regardless of where she chooses to go to school, I strongly recommend that she identify herself to the school as a disabled person.
Now, I know you don’t like that phrase and I understand how especially for younger kids it can feel pejorative and hurtful. However, Savanna is entering the real, grown-up world and “disability” is not a pejorative term. It is instead a special status that has the full protection of the ADA.
This is very important because as a recognized disabled student she’ll actually have the backing of specially trained counselors along with the school itself. This is a big deal.
I often had to argue with my LD students who didn’t want anyone to know about their dyslexia, ADHD, etc.. etc. My counter argument was that having a disability is nothing to be ashamed off. I encouraged them to step up and “own” their disability.
A good approach to “owning” your disability is to simply look in the mirror each morning and say “I’m dyslexic, I have a learning disability. . .” This helped my students become accustomed to this aspect of their self identity.
One day I observed one of my students, a 19 year old young woman, patiently explain what it was like being dyslexic to her teacher. I was so proud of her . . .
Savannah’s cognitive deficits aren’t going to go away—she’ll have them her whole life. (And, yes, at almost 80 i’m still dyslexic!) She can make accepting her deficits and proudly making them a part of her self-identity a normal part of becoming a grown up.
She’s smart enough and articulate enough (speech classes) that I can just imagine her patiently explaining to others just what it is like for her to be her. Been there, done that when I was just starting out . . .
Good evening Garrison,
I’ll write more tomorrow. Very long day. Thank you for your message. Blessings to you, my friend. ❤️
Budapest, Hungary
Someone remembers Budapest very differently…
Math dog
Good doggie !! He performs better in math than most American school kids, unfortunately….
Thank the teachers’ unions. Maybe this pup is available to teach a few classes. I’m good to provide a few doggie treats.
Kitty having fun
Rollie Pollies of puppydom
Israel Update:
-Israeli Chief of Staff and Head of Shabak (Spy agency) met Egyptian Head of Intelligence who had a deal proposal: 50 terrorists for any on Israeli soldier hostage. 30 terrorists for every civilian. Return of all the hostages. Withdraw of Israel from Gaza for a year.
Concrete steps toward establishing a Palestinian State. Israel will not enter Rafah.
The hostages will be released in two stages with 10 weeks in between.
The Egyptians are mentioning that an entry to Rafah will “cause stress between Israel and Egypt”. They are worried about the humanitarian situation that will happen in Rafah and the possibility of Rafah refugees entering Egypt. There is no mention of how many Israeli hostages will be released. Hamas doesn’t provide the number.
Note: This is obviously a surrender plan which is probably backed up by Biden.
Hamas said before “no deal if there is no clause that ends the war plus American guaranties.
To me it looks like another hurdle that the Egyptians (in coordination with the Biden Administration) trying to pose upon Israel to prevent the entry to Rafah.
Bibi can’t agree to end the war. Can’t agree to Palestinian State. This is just obstruction of Israel from wining the war.
Now there are reports from Israel about a deal for 30 hostages only and some months of quiet with a permission for Gazans to get back to the North.
I have to say that whoever is leaking this from Israel should be facing criminal charges.
Those kind of leaks can mess up the negotiations. Overall the Israeli media keep publishing such deals and trying to paint Bibi as weak and then as the obstacle. It’s a lot of mind games played on the Israeli public. I could be wrong but I think that it’s a waste of time. Dealing with the devil.
-Biden just had the released four year old girl Abigail visit him in the White House.
He spoke with her father about the hostage release efforts. I don’t see this as a “kind visit”.
I think that it is showing the focus of Biden on stopping the war under the guise of “care for the hostages”. As I said before, this war is messing up the 2024 elections for the Democrats. If they can say that “Israel agreed and got the hostages” they may keep a large part of the jewish vote. If they say “a Palestinian State is happening” they get the Muslim vote. The future of Israel and the region is not the main consideration.
A Palestinian State might mean the end of Israel. It will require a whole page of explanations why. It’s not the principle that is the problem. Of course a Palestinian State in exchange for peace and prosperity would be a good thing. But in reality such a State now would be a step to a 10/7 in all the main cities of Israel and worse.
-The White House issued an unusual announcement calling on Hamas to immediately release the abductees, the statement was signed by President Biden and 17 other leaders from various countries, including Great Britain.
“We call for the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas in Gaza for over 200 days. They include our citizens. The fate of the hostages and the civilian population in Gaza, protected under international law, is of international concern.
We will emphasize that the pending deal for the release of the abductees will lead to an immediate and prolonged ceasefire in Gaza, which will facilitate a wave of additional necessary humanitarian aid to be provided throughout Gaza and lead to a reliable end to the hostilities. The residents of Gaza will be able to return to their homes and lands with preparations in advance to guarantee shelter and humanitarian equipment.
We strongly support the ongoing mediation efforts to bring our people home. We reiterate and emphasize our call to Hamas to release the hostages, and we will bring an end to this crisis so that together we can focus our efforts on bringing peace and stability to the region.”
Note: In Israel we look at this as “The Biden Administration don’t know who they are dealing with. They are delusional. They are Idiots”. I don’t mean to be disrespectful but this is what most of the Israelis think. I see the comments on our media, even the Center Liberals think so. Sinwar (The Leader of Hamas in Gaza) sat in Israeli jail and suspected another prisoner for collaboration with Israel. He beheaded him himself. He is proud of it. Those are psychos. They must be in their tunnels laughing at Biden and his people.
-Yesterday I wrote about the antisemite riots in US universities. It really “got to me” and reminded me of the rise of Nazism and how they started with universities too.
I was getting over emotional and the writing became too long so I ended not posting it.
What happened there was something that was not just anti Israel. It looked like a partly Hamas partly Nazi demonstration. Today I watched an Israeli who is one of the better experts to Arabs, a man from the Intelligence community. He explained that The Muslim Brotherhood have infiltrated the US campuses as a part of a campaign to influence public opinion and influence the media too. The main player of the Muslim Brotherhood is Qatar.
Qatar also has Al Jazeera which is their propaganda tool. They invested billions of dollars in the universities over the past decades. He explained that the anti Israel sentiment is just a coverup for the actual antisemite motivation. Even if they get Israel to 1967 borders it will not stop. A Two State solution will not stop it either. Professors are getting their projects financed and it is influencing their views. The none Muslims who participate are just “useful idiots”. Obviously the ideology of the Muslim Brotherhood is 100% anti all the Liberal Progressive values. I have to mention that I saw an Israeli Professor from Columbia university saying that “This is more than just antisemite”. He said that those people are hard core extreme left Communists who want to destroy America and Western Society” (he referred to the none Muslims I assume).
I accidentally came across a video right after writing this. It is solidifying and clarifying what I just wrote. I will post it following the update. It’s an important short video. I recommend.
-About 150,000 Palestinians from Rafah left to Kahan Yunis after the IDF moved out of it.
-The Nahal Brigade who positioned themselves on the new Base that Israel built to split the South of Gaza from the Center and North, is reporting about a 1,000 dead terrorists in the past few weeks and 12.5 Miles of tunnels demolished. Just in the Passover the IDF attacked 183 targets in Gaza.
-Israel did a tunnels demolition attacks in Lebanon. It was done from the air. I watched some intense videos. It may be that the IDF has improved the precision knowledge of what is going on in Lebanon. The Israeli Defense Minister said that a half of the Hezbollah Commanders in South Lebanon were killed. Those are precision assassinations based on Intel.
They are badly infiltrated. They now get direct hits on major tunnels and underground
weapons/munitions. You have to know that the Israeli Bunker Buster bombs are limited. Some tunnels are too deep, but it’s good that we have locations. I mentioned before that Shabak is the main Intelligence agency responsible for spying in Gaza and the West Bank but Mossad is over Lebanon. Shabak messed it up in 10/7. They need a new Leadership and some changes. But Mossad is a whole different league.
-The Military level is waiting for the green light from the political level to start operations in Rafah.
-Very concerning videos from the West Bank. Scores of terrorists with Hamas Headbands and Islamic Jihad holding weapons, parade in a funeral for a terrorist, in the open.
Also videos of Security forces people and Palestinian Authority leaders talking about killing Israelis and attacks. Also a Fatach (a Force related to the Palestinian Authority) published a video of a terrorist unit saying that “they are going to re-start the suicide attacks”.
The West Bank could be the next Gaza with the help of Biden who is financing the Palestinian Authority and they got some training from the US before. We had a couple of sniper attacks done by PA (Palestinian Authority) people in the past month. The PA is dedicated to the destruction of Israel like Hamas.
Note: The more I write here the more I understand that those awful situations are the result of weak Israeli Leadership over the past few decades. It really deteriorated. When ai was in the military (soldiers) could walk in the streets in the West Bank with no worry at all.
Now you get stoned, shot at, explosives…
Bibi is not the amazing Leader that some thought he was. He has his pluses but we are in deep trouble on many fronts. The Military was made smaller, not enough to deal with all the fronts simultaneously. No independence of production of munitions. Not enough storages of military supplies, PR internationally is awful compare to the Arab propaganda, and the Palestinians problem was permitted to grow into the monster that it’s now. So the Leadership is responsible from the level of the Prime Minister to the IDF. Those are things that have been going on for decades. Troubles that are the result of negligence.
Israel needs new blood. People who will be able to not only lead the military collision with the Palestinians and take care of things but will also think outside the box and do steps to handle the long term future. And I am still hoping that Bibi will rise up to the occasion. But, recent months expose his weakness towards the US pressures and his tendency to “walk in the middle”. We need someone who will be decisive and not always “walk in the middle”.
You can be sure that I reflect the opinion of a very large segment of Israel. He will need to emerge victorious to make people change their minds and he needs to stop dragging feet.
-The US humanitarian pier in Gaza was attacked by mortars by Hamas. No data of major damage.
-Rockets launched at Israel from a humanitarian designated area. IDF attacked it with precision.
-Bibi approved a British request to visit the Nukbah terrorists in Israeli prisons.
(Nukbah are the “Elite” Hamas unit that lead the massacre on 10/7).
One Israeli judge and two foreigners will visit.
The British pressured for it. The Minister over this area is protesting the decision.
No one visited the Israeli hostages. This is causing major rage across Israel. People are getting very mad at Bibi. I was getting mad too.
Now a reliable source posted that it’s “out of proportions and it’s only a sample inspection and partly online to show that some claims to the ICC (International Criminal Court) are false”.
Note: I will probably know more in the next couple of days. But I believe the Minister who is protesting. There are threats that Bibi and leaders will get Arrested Warrants internationally and apparently Bibi is very worried about it.
-There is an ongoing incident in North Israel. An Israeli base called “Mount Dov” was attacked by a coordinated ambush of drones and anti Tank missiles. The Lebanese are saying that there were two Israeli vehicles hit. In Israel they treat it under censorship and no one is permitted to say what’s going on. There may be a multiplied casualties which will flame up the north. I will know better in a day when it’s published. I will pray for the soldiers.
God Help us to emerge on top despite it
Thank you for all the updates, David. I hope the good people of Israel know that most of the American people support Israel and all her efforts against the terrorists. Our government hates us….America is crumbling. Our universities are filled with H A T E. Hate for all, and especially hate for Israel and hate even for America. It is NOT the country many of us grew up in anymore.
Godspeed to Israel and the IDF. Peace to you and your, Sir !!
Thank you. Different Israelis look at America with different glasses.
It’s hard to tell what “people think”.
The Israeli right understands that DNC is bad and RNC is good for Israel. The majority are right wing.
We know that evangelicals are the best friends.
The images from the universities are causing pain and a felling of “America went nuts”. “America not safe.”
I don’t think that the magnitude of support is known.
David: The protests at US universities are centrally planned, funded and coordinated, using the exact same strategy and tactics as Antifa and BLM. The only difference is the uniforms (kafiyehs instead of black masks and hoodies.). College students are easily infiltrated and manipulated.
Typo at the beginning. It was “one soldier”, not “on solider”. My apology.
“No one visited the Israeli hostages.”
What a perversion of common decency and common sense.
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“Note: In Israel we look at this as “The Biden Administration don’t know who they are dealing with. They are delusional. They are Idiots”. I don’t mean to be disrespectful but this is what most of the Israelis think. “
No worries david… this is what most Americans think, too.
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No, they are not delusional or idiots. They are communists.
Communists who know exactly what they are doing.
Once we understand that these traitors currently running our government are not on our side everything they do makes sense.
Every person in this anti-American administration is schooled in and committed to Mao, Marx, Marcuse, Cloward and Piven — meaning America’s destruction.
Otherwise they wouldn’t be there.
Yes, count me in, though I think that the term “delusional” let’s them off the hook. Evil is more apropos.
Thank you for the informative post. Peculiar that Israel and America are posed with the same problems by radical and even demonic forces. We both have corruption and weak leadership unwilling to do what is necessary. We’re racing toward a prophetic end. Read your Bible but especially, get to know the Author. My heart goes out to the hostages and their families. You know it’s tormenting. Gaza and Hamas is a cancer to Israel. It must be surgically removed. Muslims purposely use those poor folks to torment Israel. No country will assimilate them. The stage is set for a world leader to offer peace to both the region and the world by a single man. Let’s just say he won’t be one of the good guys. Prayers from Central Texas for the Apple of God’s eye.
Thank you.
‘“The Biden Administration don’t know who they are dealing with. They are delusional. They are Idiots”. I don’t mean to be disrespectful but this is what most of the Israelis think. ‘
I got quite upset and mad at our leadership approach to the issues Israel is facing. There is a pro-Israel demonstration occurring in NYC that I wish I could attend and exercise a few of my rights. I’d also attend Trump’s trial to support him.
David, who in Israel in your opinion could respond better than Bibi? I do not know Israel’s leaders and would appreciate some insight from you on other potential leaders.
As always thank you for your updates. God bless Israel and you David.
Jeff
It’s the million dollar question. There is no clear cut answer.
I need to research a few to give an honest answer.
There is a vacuum.
I would need to look into Ron Dermer. Very close to Bibi. It’s a long shot. US born guy with high communication skills. I need to see his views closer.
I would look into Yariv Levin who is the Deputy of Bibi. He is an old school Begin style leader. Very honest man of values. Not a great speaker like Bibi but was in the intelligence and speaks fluent Arabic.
I would look into Nir Barkat who is a war hero, ex-Mayor of Jerusalem, in the Likud (Bibi’s party). A self made multi-millionaire. But the right is suspecting him if being a “RINO”. So I need to look into it.
Also Avigdir Lieberman who was Defense Minister under Bibi and resigned with protest when Bibi wouldn’t let him deal with Hamas properly. I doubt that he has a chance, I don’t like him personally but he was right all along and is saying all the right things. i doubt that he has any chance but his numbers are rising.
But honestly I would be the happiest if a new leader would emerge. Specially a war hero which we have a few.
I guess I didn’t answer your question. I will need to spend hours to make up my mind.
Thank you David. At least you gave a few names. But we have the same issue in the states. Who do we get once Trump has served his two terms.
Its scary times we live in.
Jeff
What’s underneath the riots in the Universities.
Thanks David
Brigitte Gabriel is excellent. I’ve seen a bit from her over the years.
Islamic Society of North America – is headquartered in Plainfield, Indiana. SMH
I posted it and many missed it so I am posting again.
If it wasn’t sad I would have called it funny.
The Progressives and Israel.
Universities : The evil mixed with the fool. This one is the fool.
She can obviously be led by the nose by anyone. Not funny, heads full of mush.
These useful idiots ought to have skin in the game. Maybe a one way ticket to Gaza is in order.
For Fans of “Tunnel Demolitions”. Those are in south Lebanon. Looks like tunnels and munitions.
https://youtube.com/shorts/uiKURMIkmwY?si=2e1iNIjKVpXuPIwl
those who live in tunnels: Rats, cockroaches and terrorists….
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Helping a brother out
26 April 2018 Charles Neville, American vocalist & saxophonist (Neville Brothers), dies of pancreatic cancer at 79
Yellow Moon
Charles Neville w/Workingman’s Jazz Band – African Eyes – Indian Hill Concert
April 26 2013 George Jones, American country singer-songwriter (“Golden Rings”; “Oh Lonesome Me”), dies from hypoxic respiratory failure at 81
George Jones – Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes (Official Video)
26 April 2011 Phoebe Snow [Laub], American singer-songwriter (“Poetry Man”), dies at 60
Poetry Man
26 April 2004 Claude “Fiddler” Williams, American jazz violinist and guitarist (Twelve Clouds of Joy; Count Basie), dies at 96
Fiddler’s Dream complete
26 April 1997 Gene Ames, American singer (Ames Brothers), dies of cancer at 73
The Ames Brothers “Rag Mop, Sentimental Me, The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane & You You You”
26 April
Lucille Ball
(1911-1989)
American comedienne and actress (I Love Lucy; Mame), dies of a heart attack at 77
Continental Polka
Jitterbug Bite
Cuban Pete
26 April 1984 (William) “Count” Basie, jazz pianist, organist, and bandleader (“One O’Clock Jump”; “April In Paris”), dies of pancreatic cancer at 79
Show of the Week – Count Basie and his Orchestra (1965)
The Count’s piano playing style was one of a kind. Instantly recognizable.
My fave episode of “I LoveLucy”….
So many – for me it was when she told Ricky she was expecting in the club. Thanks for this.
I DID love Lucy !
Grew up watching the show on blurry, black/white tv…
I do remember ‘them’ Lucy, Ethel, Ricky and Fred singing… Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina in the morning…. 🙂
Some great music comes out of New Orleans.. including the Neville Brothers
cry for the children? While insane people ruin lives. We need a slush fund, many ‘out of work’ deviants need money and don’t mind taking out trash.
This is not our first war. A very good educational video. Do you know who was Shimon Bar Kokhba? One of our best soldiers in jewish history. Anyone thinking that Palestinians can win a war angainst Israel doesn’t understand. It’s more of how many casualties than what will be the outcome. We fought the mighty Roman Empire.
We used tunnel warfare 2000 years ago. LOL. Enjoy.
❤️ 🇮🇱 ❤️ David: Thank you for all this heartfelt and accurate reporting and analysis. And for showing us all these powerful and important (to Americans) videos.
We are so fortunate to have you here researching, translating, and sharing the best you can find with us in the midst of the War (on 7 fronts!) and all the grief and frustration which OBiden’s antisemitic and anti-Israel evil, disrespectful, and perverse antics bring to you and to all Israelis.
I am so moved by Israel’s ongoing commitment to discover and preserve artifacts important to her legacy which are scattered all around the country, as shown in this very interesting Bar Kochba video.
I love how Israel respects the soul of each person and works to develop each person to their natural God-given potential.
I so loved Ein Gedi (mentioned in this Bar Kochba video).
I loved her beauty and her waterfalls and camping overnight.
My soul definitely opened wide there, as it did all over Israel.
Typo alert:
Jewish (not jewish)
also as a future reminder:
Jew (not jew)
Jews (not jews)
Judaism (not judaism)
Judaic (not judaic)
Judaica (not judaica)
I realize you mean NO disrespect;
and that Hebrew uses NO capital letters.
However, in English, especially at this time with all the antisemitic crap going on, this is VERY important as NOT capitalizing any religion’s name demonstrates utter disrespect.
🙏 🎶 🇮🇱 God please bless David, his Family, his friends, and all of Israel including the Hostages and visitors, with success, good health, deep calm, clarity, comfort, love, strength, courage, humor, and peace.
Amen ❤️ 🇮🇱
Thank you❤️
After the Bar Kokhba Revold was suppressed the Romans invented the name of the area and called it Syria-Palestina.
They did it to humiliate the Jews. They named it with a word similar to the old biblical enemies of Israel, “philistines” who were a different culture related to Greece., not Arabs.
That’s the source of the word “Palestine”. It is funny that the letter “p” is not pronounced in the Arab language. They say “b” instead of “p”. It’s a subject of many jokes in Israel.
All the more to not capitalize “Palestine!”. After reading I Hear you Now above on what is capitalized, I will refer to palestine in the lower case from now on.
~Jeff
Jeff: Nothing in my post would explain or support, or is meant to support, your decision not to capitalize Palestine.
I’m not advocating for disrespecting anyone that way.
That’s your choice. And I recommend NOT doing that.
My post was meant to be sarcastic. The cultural differences between english and hebrew are so significant and subtle. I’m sorry you did not read it that way and you extended the argument further than I intended.
Jeff
And I never capitalize any derivative of satan or evil – even if it begins a sentence. he is a defeated foe and doesn’t deserve capitalization.
I also try to capitalize every derivative of God – He, Is, I Am, Glory, Power, Mercy, Savior, Ruler, Healer, Divine Authority, Holy Spirit.
This is just a thing with me having nothing to do with grammar and everything to do with reverence.
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For those who ask why.
THE MAN WHO FELT NO PAIN.
I knew a man who had complete control of his faculties. Very unique man who was always happy.
I worked with him and never saw him miss work from sickness.
Talking with him one day he revealed his ability. He simply explained “I choose to feel no pain, of any sort.”
He often told of his many marriages and all his estranged children. He really had no friends or in his words, “didn’t need them.”
I noticed one day his jaw was swollen and his eye was almost shut. I asked him why he was in that shape?
”I had a toothache and no time for the dentist so I decided to have no pain.”
I said “that would be great, no pain.”
He answered cheerfully “it’s not so wonderful as you may think. It’s like a drug or a curse actually, eventually you must pay the price.”
I asked “ how is that.”
He explained “this swollen jaw and tooth, when it hurt I decided against it, it left. I went about my work. It got much worse. I had no time for a dentist and I don’t like them anyway so I let it go. Now I must pull the tooth.”
I never thought of that.
over time this man had more and more issues similar, he lost his car, family, eventually his job, but never saw him unhappy.
From time to time I saw him. He smelled bad, had no teeth, very thin but always smiling and seemed happy. The last time I saw him he was on a sidewalk by a QT. He saw me and with a big smile and weak broken, hoarse voice said “hi.”
He raised up best he could and asked how I was? He couldn’t remember my name or much else but my face.
I asked him how he was doing and he said “I’m dying”
My thought was cancer or some virus or something.
He explained “with his limited faculties “I stopped feeling pain. When I allowed it I would lose consciousness, it was so overwhelming. So at that point I had no choice but to never feel pain.”I lost my family because pain was put away when it came. I lost my job because my body stopped working enough to do my job. When I needed a dr I had none. I tried to allow it but couldn’t because the pain was too much and I would lose consciousness.”
His eyes were filled with infection and cloudy, his smell was rot. His skin was gray and cold as a cadaver or corpse. His appendages were almost completely useless. He then said “I chose no pain and now I choose to die with no pain.I do not know pain anymore, only pleasure. I don’t need anything anymore.”
He isn’t around anymore, I never see him I’m not sure but I believe him to be dead, having lived a very pleasurable life free of pain.
I asked God “why” (you fill in the blank) a question that is infinite, infinite meanings. It’s not he cannot hear you or won’t answer. His thoughts are not your thoughts they are much higher. The totality of “why” cannot fit in a simple answer.”why” must be refined to your experience and ability for and to your question. Gods “why” is explained.
RIP Dickey Betts, he wrote this tune for his Native American girlfriend (later his wife), her name was Blue Sky…
Ramblin’ man…
Good morning all:
thanks, that one neat horse
Hippos kill more people in Africa than any other vertebrate.
This young lady has owned the great Bach Chaconne.
THE SUPREME CLIMB
“Take now thy son…and offer him there for a burnt-offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.” Genesis xxii. 2
Character determines how a man interprets God’s will (cf. Psalm xviii. 25-26). Abraham interpreted God’s command to mean that he had to kill his son, and he could only leave this tradition behind by the pain of a tremendous ordeal. God could purity his faith in no other way. If we obey what God says according to our sincere belief, God will break us from those traditions that misrepresent Him. There are many such beliefs to be got rid of, e.g., that God removes a child because the mother loves him too much – a devil’s lie! and a travesty of the true nature of God. If the devil can hinder us from taking the supreme climb and getting rid of wrong traditions about God, he will do so; but if we keep true to God, God will take us through an ordeal which will bring us out into a better knowledge of Himself.
The great point of Abraham’s faith in God was that he was prepared to do anything for God. He was there to obey God, no matter to what belief he went contrary. Abraham was not a devotee of his convictions, or he would have slain Isaac and said that the voice of the angel was the voice of the devil. That is the attitude of a fanatic. If you will remain true to God, God will lead you straight through every barrier into the inner chamber of the knowledge of Himself; but there is always this point of giving up convictions and traditional beliefs. Don’t ask God to test you. Never declare as Peter did – “I will do anything, I will go to death with Thee.” Abraham did not make any such declaration, he remained true to God, and God purified his faith.
Oswald Chambers
April 26th Devotional
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He’s got legs and knows how to use them!
Mornin’ all!
Yup, the democrat / GOPe gang’s manifesto.
That looks like an old picture of a young Jackie Gleason 😀
What’s funny is — they actually believe this!
Greetings Treepers!
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💝 ✝ 💝
But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone,
but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ”
Matthew 4:4
Good morning Miss Della! 💝
Everyday confirms that only God’s words and voice can be trusted! ✝ 🙏
Blessings for your day!
That’s true, Stevie!
Only God can be trusted …
And He is faithful – even when others aren’t.
Is that your handiwork?
It’s lovely, whoever made it! Very nice!
May you be blessed always, Stevie!
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Oh I wished it was mine…not enough time though…maybe when I retire haha! But so gorgeous. On my wish list! 😉
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“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
Heb 4:12
Discernment is a learned skill, and when properly applied, allows one to identify the source of another man’s(person) intellect.
There’s the Spirit of Truth, and the spirit of error.
Consider the source, and choose wisely.
‘I set before you life and death. Choose life.’
God.
Trust God. Fear not.
Stunning…
Deep thought-provoking image…
Yes, God knew us – individually – before He formed us in our mother’s womb.
Thank you for sharing this, Stevie!
Beautiful image. But AI can NOT do hands.
Don’t Mess With Texas…….
Another big election integrity win for Texas.
SUPREME COURT REFUSES TO HEAR TEXAS MAIL-IN VOTING CASE, UPHOLDING EXISTING AGE-BASED ABSENTEE BALLOT RESTRICTIONS
By Jesse Hoffman, published on April 24, 2024.
“The battle over Texas’s mail-in voting laws has reached a critical endpoint. The Supreme Court has declined to pick up a case that sought to dismantle age-based restrictions on absentee balloting in the Lone Star State. The upshot? Texas’s voting rules remain as is, favoring in-person voting with certain exceptions. The High Court’s refusal effectively signals the end of a long-fought legal skirmish, spearheaded by a host of plaintiffs, including the Texas Democratic Party.
The rules on the books are clear—Texas citizens can usually only vote by mail if they are 65 or older, disabled, out of county on Election Day, imminently giving birth, or behind bars but still eligible. With the Supreme Court turning down this case, proponents aimed to universally unlock the ability for all to easily vote by mail—an effort to arguably adapt to the times and increase voter turnout. Despite the clamor and initial lower court victories, the conservative-leaning Fifth Circuit deemed the Texas law solid and non-discriminatory, an opinion now tacitly endorsed by the highest court in the land.”
LIVE: PRESIDENT TRUMP HOLDS A RALLY IN WILDWOOD, NEW JERSEY – 5/11/24
President Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America, will deliver remarks at a Rally in Wildwood, New Jersey, on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. EDT.
Watch LIVE on RSBN starting at 1:00 p.m. ET.
RSBN will have their excellent coverage, as usual.
Here we go again!
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Rising Measles Cases Pose A ‘Renewed Threat’ To Herd Immunity: CDC
The uptick in measless — 125 case so far in 2024 — has been linked to international travel. Most of the cases are among unvaccinated people.
Rising Measles Cases Pose A ‘Renewed Threat’ To Herd Immunity: CDC | Across America, US Patch
Just a fun little ditty about the scorpion and the frog.. an age-old story, put to music.
https://rumble.com/v4rlzec-bible-study-the-future-is-now-dont-let-the-enemy-steal-your-peace-about-tom.html
This image below appeared on Israeli Social media with : I can’t think of anything more stupid than the content of this image.
The yellow flag is the flag of Hezbollah. An Iranian Islamic terror organization that is ran by Islamic law that executes gays and converts. Deals in drugs and is responsible to target Jews regardless of any relation to Israel. Here are a few of the actions in their “resume” (The list is much longer and I ommited terror attacks in Israel):
1983 – Two suicide attacks on US embassy in Beirut. April – 63 dead.
September- 20 dead. October – A double suicide attack on Marins base in Beirut with explosive trucks- 241 dead. And an attack on French base with 58 dead.
1985 a kidnap of TWA air flight 847 – tens of hostages held for two weeks. One was identified as American Navy Officer was murdered.
1992 terror attack on Israeli embassy in Argentina 29 dead of them 4 Israelis.
1994 Explosion attack in community center in jewish Argentina. 68 dead.
2005 murder of the Lebanese Christian Prime Minister with an explosive car.
Suicide attack in Bulgaria in which 7 civilians murdered. 5 Israelis.
Endless bombardments into Israeli cities targeting the civilian population. Including now.
“I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. 8. The whole land of Canaan, where you now reside as a foreigner, I will give as an everlasting possession to you and your descendants after you; and I will be their God.” Kinda kicks the entire 2 state “solution” right in the nuts doesn’t it?? Why?? Because it (the land) is an INHERITANCE – One cannot give away, divide or “share” an inheritance that is DUE to your descendants after you – everlasting. One is in effect only a caretaker.
Now Muslims may argue that it was Ishmael, the first-born, that is entitled. This would then pass down through the 12 sons of Ishmael instead of the 12 sons of Jacob (the 12 tribes). For Jews and Christians there is no doubt in scripture that God rejected the “normal” line of succession and chose for His people the line of Isaac, Jacob, the 12 tribes (Israel). Of course there are “stories” that the Jews altered the scriptures to suit them, but to me this is a ridiculous claim – perhaps we should have the biblical scholars from all sides thrash it out live in one forum so the entire world can finally come to some truth.
In any event we know that “palestine” as a land or people has never and will never exist, except as a “concept” mandate created by the British (do they claim higher authority than God??) Sadly, even if one could successfully argue/show that the inheritance was via Ishmael, the current occupiers of Gaza have ZERO claim, as they are NOT descendants of that line.
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Oldspeak: Here’s David’s explanation, with some humor, about how the word “Palestine” originated.
Very interesting.
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2024/04/26/friday-april-26th-open-thread-2/#comment-10743131
There is no doubt that the land of Israel and Judea and Samaria are the lands of the Bible and the Jews.
You can argue if the Covenant still stands and if the people are the same genetic people but the location is solid with many archeological findings to support it.
The Muslims claim that God withdrew the Covenant.
But I can read and understand scriptures of thousand of years ago.
You reminded me of a video that I watched yesterday.
🥲❤️🇮🇱☀️🎶 David: Very moving words from this Rabbi on the video.
Thank you.
Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach.
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❤️🇮🇱❤️ David: Wow, that’s an embarrassing photo!
Thank you for explaining some of the history on just WHY that photo is so ABSURD!
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Gentle reminder, Jewish (not jewish). 😉
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Verse of the Day for Friday, April 26, 2024
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“I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
Acts 20:35 (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
REMOVE THAT FENCE
From childhood to adulthood, we are taught;
We must control our feelings as we ought;
A woman can cry and regain her composure;
But a man must refrain from feeling exposure!
In public, we mustn’t make fools of ourselves;
Be sure to put feelings back onto shelves;
Be sure to conceal some part none can see;
Keep our feelings under wraps protectively!
Some of us build walls – others build fences;
Through these barriers – the battle commences;
We share bits and pieces of trivia true;
Not too much – that just might – belie me or you!
We play this game fairly – not just because;
Our fear of rejection might give us pause;
What man puts asunder – no man can break;
There’s too much to lose – too much at stake!
So what does God think of this foolish frivolity?
Does He look kindly on this dumb-founded folly?
If lies and deception are part of this game;
It will surely divide if not defame!
No doubt God would rather we not build walls;
Those fences do not keep in whatever befalls;
Without or within is nowhere to be;
Separated from God – are you and me!
Love one another as I have loved you;
Jesus gave – this command – so we must do;
He mentioned neither walls nor fences to be;
Erected to keep – me from you – you from me!
As a servant of God, He was second to none;
He set the example for the victory won;
So if we build fences around our hearts;
The Spirit He moves – but soon He departs!
His gifts – they are many – His fruits the same;
From giving of self – we should not refrain;
Freely He loves – so love freely must we;
Not a stone unturned must there ever be!
We reap what we sow – our harvest returned;
With a heart full of love – we have so yearned;
From inside out and from without within;
Without walls and fences – we must begin!
We must be not afraid – it is about trust;
The love in our hearts gives it its thrust;
If our union is blessed – then blessed it will be;
With faith – through grace – for eternity!
So remove that fence – and tear down that wall;
Before opportunity passes – and trust befall;
Be not afraid – I am with you always;
Today – and tomorrow – and for all days!
D01: 07/21/2013
Psalm 91. The most powerful prayer from the Bible.God’s protection, healing.
#psalm91 #psalms #prayer
Pray Everyday
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Sleep Well with Psalms. Psalm 91, Psalm 121, Psalm 3, Psalm 4, Psalm 139.
#faith #god #psalms
Pray Everyday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKUPiqPMs8M&t=2s
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My son took trumpet in grammar school. Yikes! I’m with the pup!
And from The Bee:
https://babylonbee.com/news/hamas-thanks-columbia-supporters-by-promising-them-a-quick-death-during-global-intifada
https://babylonbee.com/news/israel-must-end-its-illegal-occupation-cry-people-staging-illegal-occupation
LIVE WITH JULIE – 04/26/2024
JULIE GREEN MINISTRIES
https://rumble.com/v4rokie-live-with-julie.html
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TODAY’S SCRIPTURES:
John 15:7
Genesis 26:1-4, 12-13
Ecclesiastes 1:9
Genesis 12:2-3
Galatians 3:29
Acts 10:34
Philippians 4:19
Psalm 23:1
Isaiah 53:5
Hebrews 2:14
2 Timothy 1:7
John 19:30
1 Peter 5:8
Galatians 5:1
John 17:16
Jeremiah 1:8-12
Proverbs 18:21
Psalm 75:7
Psalm 89:14
1 John 4:4
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DECLARATIONS, DECREES, AND DEFINITIONS:
Remember God’s promises.
Don’t respond the way the enemy wants you to respond. Do not fear about the shaking that is to come.
God cares about you and everything in your life.
Satan tries to trick you into wanting something you already have.
Jesus has already freed you. He destroyed the power of the enemy.
God’s Word is truth and it trumps and destroys the facts and bad reports.
Shakings economically, civilly, politically and naturally.
Don’t go in the way of the world.
Be more like Joshua, Caleb and David. Be bold in your faith.
God’s Glory is going to flood this earth!
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Prophecy mentioned today:
https://www.jgminternational.org/prophecies/one-government-will-fall-and-another-will-replace-them
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PROPHETIC WORD: POWERFUL !!! LISTEN PLEASE !!!
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PRAYER FOR ALL !!!
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A very good interview. Highly educational. Long but worth it.
🎯 David: Very interesting. I learned a lot.
Thank you.☀️
The sentiment in this comment this afternoon is addressed by Dennis Prager after the halfway mark of the video:
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2024/04/26/look-who-is-that-attending-the-lawfare-trial-in-new-york-city/comment-page-1/#comment-10743899
I warned about the possibility of severe weather they’re seeing now several days ago. What is happening now and tomorrow is just round 1! Round 2 comes at about the same time next week.
Look at the current 7 day accumulated precipitation according to the European model.
Oh, and BTW, the long range models are also indicating a good chance for significant snow at the higher elevations of New England in early MAY!
Alert killer tornadoes in Nebraska and Kansas. People are in danger
.Let people know…