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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Good morning, Garrison💕 I love his playing. And such a beautiful setting. Oh my! I feel slightly underdressed in my pajamas with my cup of tea. I am going to enjoy this one…thank you 🤗🎶
And I haven’t forgotten you, little Tink! How could I? It’s CATURDAY…sweet kitty💕
Wow!!!!!!!!
Morning, Miss P and Ma 🐈💕🐈
How about this??
Cats and boxes…a miracle!!!
Cat from (the) Amazon
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Amazing and curious story, Bets. Six days without water! My kitties start yelling on the hour for “kitty cocaine!”
MIRACLE!!! St Francis was watching 💕
Mornin’ Bets
Holy Moly! Someone has been busy collating the coolest kitty collection for us. Thanks!
Just can’t tear my eyes from these white lions. And….their fur looks pristine.
I’d name the first one, “Purry Night.”
Magnificent, aren’t they?? 😍
White Lion…….wait!
I mean really, “Wait” by White Lion!!!
I sort of see the resemblance 😎🎶
👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻
:p
Afternoon, ERROR 🤗
Glad to see you. Because you are you…
But also because I am worrying for our bird loving brother Colkitto. He has disappeared completely for weeks. He is a dear friend who contributes so much but especially with his commentary about wildlife…and his gorgeous photos. You and he have had many conversations.
Prayers please for our brother wherever he may be🙏🏻
I too hope and pray all is ok with Colkitto!
Our conversations need his wisdom and knowledge. His input.
We always enjoyed his posts.
He’ll be back. I mean…what’s not to love here?
😘
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PERFECT!!! 👍🏻
I think we all know how this works out 😎😉💕
Inscrutable… or something 😎
Getting ready for the CATURDAY group selfie (…juuust a little more to the left…that’s better 👍🏻)
…..aaaaand my work here is done…
❤️ I want all of them!❤️
😺🐯😹😻🙀🦁😾
🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
A common side effect of loving our feline friends, Lorrie 😉💕
#metoo 🤗
Ha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this is the one, on so many levels, thanks for posting real humanity. Peace
My favourite, lightworker. It is a picture of life. I guarded it like gold to make certain I wouldn’t lose it.
This touched my heart on a level that I have no words to explain 💕
Oh, Sis
The expression on that old gal’s face tugs at my heart.
Mine as well, sis…see above💕
Nimrodcat
Great minds, Patience!
Exactly my reaction. Ha ha
I reckon …
Such wonderful katzen fotografs today, thank you everyone!
😎
Your cat typed that….didn’t he…
👍🏻 😘
This! 😉 😉 😜
Bets,
Notice how the kitty is pointing at the twist tie for his hooman! My kitties bat twist ties around all the time- tough when you find them barefoot.
Ouch!!! LOL!!!
I was on my second cup when I felt Little ‘Tink’s paws on my shoulder. She rubbed by head and
purred, then ever so gently climbed into my lap looking for a chin and ear rub. Of course I complied
when her expectations. I was rewarded with gentle purrs. Good kitty. 🙂
Someone knew before you did that this little mite would be the sweet companion she has turned out to be, Garrison. I truly believe this 🙏🏻💕. I doubt that when she found her way to your doorstep you could have foreseen how much. We trust. He will provide…
Good morning Bet! You are on a roll this morning 😍.
finally back home from Florida. Not sure if posted anything about it or not but the short version is that last week my dad had a heart attack. Never regained consciousness after that. Had a severe brain damage due to the lack of oxygen while his heart had stopped. Was on life support for several days and passed away last Tuesday. We all think that his spirit went to be with the Lord when the initial event happened.
Have a couple of more trips since he left me in charge to distribute his estate between his wife and my half sister. Being a lawyer he overcomplicated the whole thing and it’s quite a mess but with the Lord’s help all will work out. ❤️
Morning, beloved brother 💕 You have been on my mind every day over the past week and a bit. Not seeing you I started making up my own stories, and I knew something was amiss. Usually my “stories” are proved wrong, and so I am grieved to discover this time it was not. I am so so sorry, dearest friend. If there is a blessing in his passing it is that he did not linger. When God called him home your father heard His voice and returned where he is safely in the presence of our Lord.
I know you are no stranger to sorting things out. I was thinking this morning about how doing so comes at a time when we are working through grief and how that makes the whole process draining. I remember your returning to the old country with your mother. I’m relieved that it is only to Florida that you must go.
I am sending my deepest condolences, G, to you, and to your sister and your father’s wife, praying that everyone will in time feel that precious peace only He can give. Love you 🙏🏻💕🕊
🙏🏻❤️✝️
💕 💕 💕
Oh….., Pa.❤️🩹
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Oh GrandpaM,
Such a difficult thing to lose a parent. They loved you first and fully.
I’m sure your dad was comforted knowing you would be there to fulfill his wishes. ❤️
❤️✝️
Condolences, Gramps 🙂
🙏🏻
So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers as you go thru this. God Bless you.
🙏🏻
Grandpa M,
I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. May his memory be positive and eternal, my friend.
For believers, it is transitioning on to greener and more beautiful pastures.
Sorry he was an attorney and sought to “attorney things up” with the estate. Pray your tasks go smoothly.
Blessings, 🧡
🙏🏻💜
GrandpaM, I am so sorry to hear about your dad.
thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I think I know your pain. One can know it is bound t happen but when it does…………. I don’t go a day without thinking of my Dad, or something the reminds me of him.
So sorry for your loss.
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Mornin’ Bet. 🙂 Had a great kitchen conversation with David several years ago. Nice guy. He’s lived in Spain for
years and years. One of the world’s truly great guitarists.
I knew he was resident in Spain. I should have figured somehow you would know him…
Howdy Garrison!
💞
AMEN AMEN AMEN Patience peace
Wonderful photo, Patience dear. Once a picker, always a picker. 🙂
Mornin’ Garrison
Thoroughly enjoyed this with my first cuppa. So soothing 😌
That was what attracted me to classical guitar in the first place. Very satisfying music. 🙂
Thank you Garrison for the music this morning. Remember to breathe and put one foot
in front of the other. God never asks for more then we can give. Be well and peace
Will do, Light. Thanks. 🙂
Massive Tornados
The scariest thing about any tornado but especially this monster is that no one can tell where it will go. How it can destroy one building(s) leaving others right next to it untouched. No loss of life is merciful. Structures can be rebuilt. Thank you, Father for sparing your children 🙏🏻
Looks like so far no fatalities reported! Now THAT is a blessing.
🙏👍
Lord have mercy on all those people who lost homes and businesses. Help them rebound and rebuild, in Jesus’s Holy and Saving Name, AMEN
Amen JWoo and good morning!
Amen, Woo 🙏
Just buy one of these for each community of 300,000 and we are done. No more Net-Zero and Manmade Global Warming / Change is fixed!
Tug of War
Odd pup
Hello, you darling pup!! 💕 I’m so glad you’ve found your forever home where you will be loved and cared for 😌
Feisty,
What a cutie pie. So glad he made it!
We got our pup, Gator (his teeth were so big and white, he would be the envy of a Hollywood starlet) from a cardboard box outside a grocery store. The best things come in cardboard boxes!
Like me, sis, you are soft.
God love you 😘
And you, dear friend. ❤️
Blessings to you and Chris. My husband is having his back surgery on Wednesday. Trying to get things in order for my sweet granddaughter to handle the fur kids for a day or two.
Thought you might like this:
We can’t even open or close our garage because the hummers are making nests in the pull ropes (aka nooses, if you are Bubba Wallace!) 😘
WOW!!
David,
Not sure what this means. You know the players. Your thoughts?
Israel Update:
-Again there is a hostage deal on the table. Something about 20-30 Israelis, later an option to exchange the rest for an end of war that Israel opposes. The details are not fully known but it’s the general idea.
Egyptians come to Israel to promote it. Blinken is expected to arrive to Israel next week.
He will also go to Saudi Arabia and maybe again to Israel. He is pushing the deal (he can’t push the Hamas, he is likely pushing Israel for more concessions).
He is all about a Palestinian State and end of war now plus a defense treaty for the Saudis with the US and a nuclear plant in exchange for a Normalization with Israel.
Will never happen. He is just causing damage and weakening Israel. Nobody in Israel can do such a deal. It’s against the people’s will. It’s clear that Hamas, Egypt and Biden want the war over without Hamas defeated. I don’t believe that Bibi will agree to end the war.
He promised the families of the fallen, he promised the injured, many times, all they are asking for is to get the job done. That the lives of the fallen will not be in vain.
The next 48 hours will be critical regarding the above.
-The attack on a base in the north that I reported yesterday killed one Arab Israeli truck driver who worked there. It was not the disaster that I suspected with many casualties, fortunately.
-Two Palestinians arrested in a terroir attack attempt in the West Bank in a town. One was holding an axe.
-A terror attack in an Israeli city with a mixed Arab Jewish population. The city called Ramle.
An 18 years old woman stubbed in the back. In critical condition. A civilian shot the terrorist and killed him.
-The Israeli pressure worked and the planned sanctions on the Israeli army unite “Judea Eternity” was canceled. Defense Minister promised to report what actions are getting done to resolve any violations related to this unit.
-Israeli partner of Bibi in the coalition (Economy Minister Smotrich) is saying that the proposed Egyptian deal is a surrender to Hamas and is saying to the Prime Minister that he “has no mandate to do it, a surrender to the Nazis is not a part of the basic agreements of this government”. Suggesting that he will break the government if that happens. ie. The end of Bibi’s career.
-Targeted assassination in South Lebanon. A car. Two terrorists killed, one a senior in a Palestinian terror group in Lebanon. Hezbollah responded with 30 rockets to Israel. No casualties.
-A spread of university riots to Europe, Paris, Brussels, etc…
Have a good and blessed weekend!
I would think that now is not a good time for political division and rancor, David. The reprehensible, weak Blinken and his Deep State cohorts will certainly take great pleasure in stirring that pot. It is no secret that the US has its own agenda, and it is one which is not in Israel’s interests. I pray the warring factions come to realize this and set aside their public squabbling at a time when this sort of conflict can avail Israel nothing. There are more important issues to settle, including the recovery of hostages who are living every day in fear for their lives. I can only imagine feeling what every day must be like for their families as they watch, wait, and worry. May God our Father bring His presence to bear in this terrible war. Bless you, dear David. And thank you for filling in the enormous holes in the information we ever see here 🙏🏻 💕
You’re right. If this whole disaster came to teach us anything is the unity is required. Unfortunately the left in Israel like in the US
‘doesn’t want unity. It wants power. At this point prayers needed.
Love.
David,
Please don’t rely on Blinken or his weak feckless boss. I know I don’t.
Bidet can’t even follow through with such a minor issue as banning menthol cigarettes for fear of losing the votes of a few black Americans!
Thank you. I understand.
❤️ ☀️ 🇮🇱 David: Reading between the lines of your well-researched and very welcome report today, I sense sadness and anger.
If that’s so, it’s totally understandable.
I want you to remember that we love you here at CTH.
And that we are very grateful for your friendship.
We are glad you found us here.
And, we deeply appreciate you and cherish you and we stand behind you.
💪 🙏 ❤️ 🇮🇱 God: please extend your infinite wisdom and love and blessings for miraculous success and robust recovery and UNITY to all of precious Israel today and this coming week.
This includes Israel’s Leaders, the Hostages, brave injured, IDF as a whole, Israeli citizens, and visitors.
Thank you, God.
Amen 🙏 ❤️ 🇮🇱
Shavuah Tov (soon). 🎶 🇮🇱 ❤️
Your perception is correct which tells me that you are connected. I’m worried that Bibi broke and is going to surrender.
‘We should pray for him to have the strength and make the decisions that are best for the long term survival of Israel. Long term.
David: here’s my prayer starting now …
🙏💪🇮🇱💪🇮🇱💪🙏God: please bolster Bibi with all the strength necessary to stand and make the decisions that are best for the long-term survival of Israel — again, God, please long term.
Amen💪🙏❤️🇮🇱
David: a few Comments you may find of interest on Menagerie’s Saturday Speculations blog today:
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2024/04/27/saturday-speculations/comment-page-2/#comment-10746170
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2024/04/27/saturday-speculations/comment-page-2/#comment-10746207
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2024/04/27/saturday-speculations/comment-page-2/#comment-10746248
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These 3 are from the CTH’s Head Admin herself (I believe — Menagerie please correct me if I’ve got that wrong) and a very gifted author here:
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2024/04/27/saturday-speculations/comment-page-1/#comment-10746094
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2024/04/27/saturday-speculations/comment-page-1/#comment-10746307
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2024/04/27/saturday-speculations/comment-page-1/#comment-10746095
We don’t have a head admin. And if we did, it would hands down be Ad rem!
Russel Brand is getting Baptized. I did not know it was limited to Catholics only for it to count. Someone please explain this article to me.
https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/russell-brand-announces-he-will-be-baptized-this-sunday-but-he-still-has-this-question/?utm_source=daily-usa-2024-04-27&utm_medium=email
Baptism is not limited to Catholics only and the article is best ignored as being written by someone with their own agenda or mistaken beliefs. Jesus himself was baptized before the Catholic Church (or any denomination for that matter) existed. If you accept Christ as your savior then it is for you.
Exactly, Christine, it both amuses and irks me that some folks promote that they are the authority on religion.
Kinda the way I took it, this guy thinks he is an “authority”. I was rather insulted by him, but happy for Russel.
Nice to hear someone else think it was agenda driven. I usually like Lifesite News, but this was over the top in my opine. Around here there is argument over having to be dunked in a body of water vs sprinkled, or using water at all. It gets tiresome.
Catholics recognize any valid baptism, performed with water and in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Indeed, in case of a life threatening emergency, anyone can perform a baptism. If you join the Catholic Church and have previously been validly baptized, you cannot be baptized again.
Baptism, communion, confession, circumcision, etc. , when done as a means and/or ritual to obtain salvation, are seen as ‘dead’ works(religion).
Religion= ‘Do this, don’t do that’
Christianity= ‘Done’
‘You are saved by grace through faith not of yourselves, it is the gift of God.
Not of works, lest any man should boast’. Eph 2:8,9
Believing in the finished ‘work’ of the Cross, Christ’s death, burial and resurrection from the dead as the atonement for the sins of the world(past, present and future), once for all, is the way to obtain salvation/eternal life.
When you truly believe(only God can judge your heart) in the finished work of Christ as the means to salvation, then you are sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise(saved).
Works are under the ‘law’.
We are not under the law, but under the grace of God.
In Colossians 2, salvation through faith and faith alone, is referred to as the “circumcision made without hands.” v.11
Elsewhere it is written that “He is not a Jew, that is one outwardly(circumcision made with hands).
Nothing wrong at all with ceremonial expressions of faith, (Communion,e.g. “Do this in remembrance of me”), just not as a means to salvation(baptism without water).
In the eyes of Him with whom we have to do, there’s no difference in Jew or Gentile(everyone else), male or female, bond/slave or free, but all are One in Christ Jesus, as God is no respecter of persons.
I sincerely hope this helps/edifies.
Trust God. Fear not.
Thank you very much. Nice. It clarifies perfectly.
and one more 😜
Willie Nelson – Last Thing I Needed First Thing This Morning
all right, two more
Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard – It’s All Going to Pot (Official Video)
Good morning all.
Total of 95 tornadoes yesterday.
Some of them monster wedges. Lincoln, NE took a bad hit. Storm Prediction Center blew it big time. Their convective outlook for yesterday was way underdone. Seems they have learned their lesson to some extent based on their current convective outlook for today. I think that MDT should be High though.
Outbreak today is most likely going to be strongest to the south of where it was today as I expected it would be just as I told my cousin that lives in OK Monday this week. Even a blind hog finds an acorn every so often.
I be watching Ryan Hall’s livestream this afternoon/evening.
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html
A pause from the madness of the world around us.
This delightful German couple living in Britain take a train journey in the north of England
Thank you, Hammersmith! What a lovely video to send to some family members and friends that are hurting and discouraged. The train ride is a spirit-lifter, to be sure!
Deuteronomy 15:7-11 “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. 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. For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command you, saying, You shall open your hand wide unto your brother, to your poor, and to your needy, in your land.”
Amos 2:5-8 “But I will send a fire upon *Judah, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem (put the name of your own country, and your own city here!). Thus says the LORD; For three transgressions of *Israel (Put America here!), and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they sold the righteous for silver, and the poor for a pair of shoes; that pant after the dust of the earth on the head of the poor, and turn aside the way of the meek: and a man and his father will go in unto the same maid, to profane My Holy Name: and they lay themselves down upon clothes laid to pledge by every altar, and they drink the wine of the condemned in the house of their god.”
Ezekiel 16:48-50 “As I live, saith the Lord GOD, Sodom your sister has not done, she nor her daughters, as you have done, you and your daughters. Behold, this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom, pride, fullness of bread, and abundance of idleness was in her and in her daughters, neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy. And they were haughty, and committed abomination before Me: therefore I took them away as I saw good.”
There is a strong spirit of self-righteousness and hypocrisy in this country; a spirit of treachery and betrayal, of haughtiness and pride; and the unclean spirit has taken seven other spirits worse than himself, and now dwell here: like a cage full of unclean and hateful birds. The worst of these is the religious spirit, that pretends Christianity, while every aspect of their lives are against the words of Jesus, and work for everything else of the world instead of Jesus and the kingdom of heaven.
On perfect display; even above the open criminality and cruel bullying of every other nation on earth; at home is pride, fullness of bread, and abundance of idleness; lovers of self, lovers of money, and lovers of pleasure more than God; who do not strengthen the hand of the poor and needy, but instead seek to destroy them from off the earth.
How shall God not be avenged on such a nation as this? America First! America First! Needs to be turned to America Last of All, and Servant of All; and America Produce the Fruits of Repentance. There are no founding fathers, or present day idols, who shall be able to save this country from God’s wrath: especially given how much blessing and long-suffering and good that has been extended to her, but she has turned instead into an adulteress and a whore, and the shame of all countries.
Do you remember what we learned as children, about bullies? “The bigger they are, the harder they fall.” Look carefully at what is really going on in America, in every city and town, large and small, every day; and not just at what the politicians are doing, (for they are an easy whipping boy and scapegoat,) to what the people of this country are really like, that God would command such kind of men and women to be their rulers!
I expect, in fact I hope, that some will be stirred up with anger, and be totally offended at these words: but God has been saying the same things to us, and our generation, and all those who came before, and would not listen to Him. Why do you not discern this time? And why, even of your own selves, judge you not what is right? When you’re on your way with your adversary to the Magistrate, take all diligence to be delivered out of his hand, BEFORE you come to the Judge! Keep kicking the can down the road, and pretending the day will never come, can only result in one day waking up, and its TOO LATE!
In the story of the rich man and Lazarus; why did the rich man end up in hell?
“The Summer is ended, and the harvest is passed; and we are not saved!”
Montana city grapples with rise of unhoused people living in vehicles
Illegal to Sleep: Grants Pass’ Cruel War on Homelessness
I Make $20/Hour And I’m Still Homeless
Revelation 18:3-6 “For all nations have drunk of the wine of the fury of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies. And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, My people, that you be not partakers of her sins, and that you receive not of her plagues. For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities. Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she has filled fill to her double.”
27 April 2022 Judy Henske, American folk singer (High Flying Bird), dies at 85
Wade In The Water
27 April 2011 Marian Mercer, American actress & singer (Dean Martin Show), dies at 75
An Irish Colleen
27 April 2010 Morris Pert, Scottish session jazz-rock drummer, percussionist, pianist, and contemporary classical composer (Ankh; Auroura), dies at 62
Morris Pert; Marrakesh
27 April 1992 Sol K. Bright, Hawaiian steel-guitar player, singer (Hollywaiians), and songwriter (“Hawaiian Cowboy”), dies at 72
Sol K. Bright & His Hollywaiians – Heat Wave (1935)
27 April 1991 Elinor Remick Warren, American concert pianist and composer, dies at 91
Crystal Lake
27 April
Ferdinand Magellan
(1480-1521)
Portuguese explorer, killed while on voyage to circumnavigate the world, by Filipino natives at 41
Biography: Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer best known for leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the Earth, although he himself did not complete the journey. Born into a family of minor Portuguese nobility, Magellan became interested in exploration at a young age.
Magellan served the Portuguese crown in various capacities, including military campaigns in India and Africa, but later moved to Spain after a falling out with the Portuguese king. In service to Spain, he proposed an ambitious plan to reach the Spice Islands (now part of Indonesia) by sailing westward, thereby circumventing Portuguese-controlled routes.
He set sail in 1519 with a fleet of five ships. Although he faced challenges, including mutiny and severe navigational hurdles, Magellan successfully entered the Pacific Ocean by navigating through the strait that now bears his name at the southern tip of South America.
Magellan was killed in the Philippines during a skirmish with local tribes, never completing the circumnavigation himself. One of his ships, however, the Victoria, led by Juan Sebastián Elcano, returned to Spain in 1522, thus completing the first circumnavigation of the Earth. Only 18 of the original 270 crew members survived.
Thank you, Magic Wand. Brings back memories of grammar school in the 1960s. I was a student in a Chicago Public School. We learned about many explorers.
Do public schools still teach these things?
I’m not real sure this kinda thing was taught when I was in HS in the early 80’s.
Other than having an interest in space and watching things like Carl Sagan’s Cosmos program. (we had a rocketry club in MS that I was in)
Don’t think I ever even caught Burke’s Connections series back then (which is on Utube, which I highly recommend as it it still applicable to today).
As I recall, these science/exploration kinda things were hit briefly in a few chapters in middle school grades in the general science classes.
Mornin’ all!
love it weweed laughter a great medicine for all. Peace
WHAT DO YOU WANT?
“Seekest thou great things for thyself?” Jer. xlv. 5
Are you seeking great things for yourself? Not seeking to be a great one, but seeking great things from God for yourself. God wants you in a closer relationship to Himself than receiving His gifts, He wants you to get to know Him. A great thing is accidental, it comes and goes. God never gives us anything accidental. There is nothing easier than getting into a right relationship with God except when it is not God Whom you want but only what He gives.
If you have only come the length of asking God for things, you have never come to the first strand of abandonment, you have become a Christian from a standpoint of your own. “I did ask God for the Holy Spirit, but He did not give me the rest and peace I expected.” Instantly God puts His finger on the reason – you are not seeking the Lord at all, you are seeking something for yourself. Jesus says – “Ask, and it shall be given you.” Ask God for what you want, and you cannot ask if you are not asking for a right thing. When you draw near to God, you cease from asking for things. “Your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask Him.” Then why ask? That you may get to know Him.
Are you seeking great things for yourself? “O Lord, baptize me with the Holy Ghost.” If God does not, it is because you are not abandoned enough to Him, there is something you will not do. Are you prepared to ask yourself what it is you want from God and why you want it? God always ignores the present perfection for the ultimate perfection. He is not concerned about making you blessed and happy just now; He is working out His ultimate perfection all the time – “that they may be one even as We are.”
Oswald Chambers
April 27th Devotional
God morning, Treeper pals,
Today is Junior prom. Daughter’s dress is copper to match her auburn hair. It makes her very pale skin a bit washed out, so we headed to Sun City for a “slight” spray tan for a hint of color.
Well… can we guess how that turned out? “I’m an eight!!!”
Something went wrong and a line about 2 inches wide by 12’ish inches long got super ORANGE up her exposed arm. The gown is floor length, armless, single shoulder with a slight cut out at the shoulder. The theme is “masquerade”, so she has rose gold hued shoes, half mask, and a metallic headband I found that matches this crazy purse I found. She’ll get her nails done to match the purse deferring to the nail artists artistic expression.
Anyway… any other young women would totally FREAK OUT!!! Not my sweet girl… she is laughing A LOT. (I’m so proud of her.)
While she attended to her work, I hightailed to ULTA for a buffing exfoliation mitt, some foaming fake sun, and a foam application mitt.
Last night, we stayed up way late to undo the chaos. She’s still asleep so verdict is out on our successfulness but as of last night the bad line is almost gone and she’s much more even. Very akin to painting a car!
She was hilarious as she had to patiently wait for an hour for the tanner to set. She said she looked like an orangutan and started flapping her arms and putting on a show that had me crying with laughter. She was totally unfazed.
How cool is that?
Must young ladies would be claiming prom was ruined! With her, she proudly goes… does her best… and laughs it off.
She told me yesterday that staying at prom from 7 pm to 9:30 pm was enough… I’m grateful she is so reserved and not a party girl… but I certainly hope she goes and has the time of her life, stag, with her friends.
She’s who we fight for when trying to make things right in the world.
To God Be The Glory and bless our kids.
“I’m an EIGHT!” She did not count “Mississippily”
The leaf necklace and bracelet are 70 year old copper antique jewelry I found on Ebay.. pricey, heavy, bulky pieces.
But distanced on her frame with the dark and heavy color of the Roman-style dress, and the flowers of the headband nestled into her auburn hair for contrast.. I’m hoping the mix of metals is going to “work”.
Maybe the next masquerade ball, the man’s mask will go along too. They were purchased as a pair.
Nice thing about procuring a lovely, versatile gown… being able to wear it more than once.
Betsy, I purchased Aqua Net. Let’s see how HIGH we can go with the up do!!!! I’m building scaffolding in the gargage. (I need to… she’s taller than me.) Bwah ha ha ha!!
I’m almost crying
-This is so exciting.
Woo,
You are somethin else!!!
Every parent does this, right, Patience?
Wish you pals were here to hold me together. I’m either very tired or entirely emotional. Seems it was just yesterday, I was dropping her off at the curb for kindergarten at her Christian school… because we parents were not allowed to go further. They wanted the kids to taste “independence” and that the school was “theirs” and we were guests.
I’m not sure I’m ready for her to be grown, but in some ways… I’m more ready than ever and really looking forward to it.
What was I doing with myself before she came along and completely uprooted my life and turned me upside down and inside out?
Who will I be later?
I don’t have a frame of reference, so I’ve no earthly idea what “normal” is. We just… “go” and “do”.
We didn’t spend a lot on the dress, tried to be cool with the accessories.
She’s getting nails done now.
You are beyond a good Mother; beyond.
I lost my Mom so this is my attempt at good stewardship. It’s a blessing to have a re-do of a parent child relationship with reversed roles.
She’s finishing her nails and it is time for breakfast. Then off to my office to return my boss’s taxes that I was reviewing for him and then home for much needed SLUMBER.
love you jwoo you reflect back Gods love. Peace
Love you too sweet lightworker1. You are a beautiful edifier and encourager to everyone.
What a blessed Treehouse we have.
For those here who lurk but are reticent to post, we welcome you! Our friendships are awaiting you and you are “home” here.
Thank you jwoo for your kind words. peace
Mornin Woo
We are all living vicariously through you and Savannah!
What gorgeous and unique accessories you have assembled to complement that copper gown. Simply stunning.
These memories – not just the actual prom, but also the preparations you have made together will be with you forever.
Hope you are able to soak it in and just enjoy. You both so deserve it! ❤️
Y’all have kind of become like “family” to me. I don’t Facebook – but it’s fun to share and hopefully to spread a little Light and Joy around. You all have been so good to take me under your wings and give me great life tips. This is great schooling here.
Woo
That’s what we old ginks are for – speaking only for myself, of course!
My dad always said he was a founding member of the OGA, or, Old Ginks of America. I am following in his footsteps!
I’m not sure what a “gink” is, but count me in. I’m not too far behind you.
My nap was little over an hour. I’m thinking of dressing myself up too since I’m the “chauffeur”.
All black, suit jacket, and black high 👠. Too bad no top hat… didn’t think too much into that.
The thought did occur to me that next year, we might have to rent the rooster mobile. Would be hilarious and memorable… and my butt could stay home!
Fortunately, the venue is fairly close. About ten minutes away.
https://chickenlimo.com/
Tears running down this mother/grandmother’s face, JWoo.
Thank you for Stevie and Landslide.
Your daughter will be a work of art for the prom.
Is your daughter an artist?
Savannah an artist? She does like to create things.
Lovely!!
Thank you, Slow. What JOY!
Didn’t realize that is a purse.
-it’s fabulous ❣️
It was such a bargain too… I think around $30 is what I paid for it… my memory is a blur and best to not add up all the receipts! I’ve been gathering little things for months as I find them and then it’s not so overwhelming come event time.
I’m like a little squirrel.
Oh, JWoo, you and your daughter are delightful good sports! You are a good writer on top of being a good mom. Your story brought a huge smile to my face.
Our two granddaughters are going to Prom tonight. The sisters are going together. I thought of them right away when I began reading your post.
Thank you so much for sharing your tale. What a terrific memory you and your daughter will always share.
Thanks a bunch for the Friends clip…what a riot!
I am stll giggling.
Awwww blessings heaped on your grands, my friend.
This is THEIR time and no dystopian myopic thrust on us is going to deter their bliss as long as we stand up and claim it!
Things don’t have to be horrid… the powers that be (or seem) just want to make it so. They can’t steal our joy or our laughter. And funny enough, they can’t share in our joy or laughter… because evil just doesn’t get it.
God Is So Good and He Loves us with an Everlasting Love.
Party on girls and the Lord’s hedges of protection around you all!
God morning all Tree dwelling friends and a hat tip to Garrison and Corny. I saw your messages last night, but I was waaaay too tired to try to write back. I’m sorry.
Miss Rosie has gone home to be back with her pack. The Owner has decided that she will likely keep her and put the remaining pups up for adoption. She had resolved to keep a different black pup, but she will likely keep Rosie, so she will remain to live out her life with her Mom and Dad.
A good resolve.
But please pray for the situation. Rosie bit me yesterday morning as I was trying to clean up around her. The owner has a 4 year old and 8 year old child – 3 adult dogs, 3 remaining puppies. Without socialization, I am afraid this may not end well. Let’s hope not for their sakes and that she heeds my warning to get her Veterinarian involved and get some behavioral help. Thank God she bit me and not Savannah.
I am so whipped. Phew. Grateful to return Rosie last night and be able to have from about 11 AM to 5 PM for Savannah to languish and sleep to feel refreshed and vibrant tonight. Let’s hope they play good music for the kids and they can get some “Elaine” dancing in!
Hard decision , but Good decision
Thanks Monti. We are certain. Sad as it is. She’s a beautiful dog and I pray she finds her person, or that her original owner is it.
Oh, Woo
I know how heart wrenching this was for you, but it is clearly the best outcome for all. It’s entirely possible that Rosie’s behavior will be positively impacted by being back in the pack.
Over 40 years ago, we had a stray mama kitty show up and have a litter 2 days later (I must have a sign on my back!) I found homes for all the kittens, but one was returned twice. So, we decided to not send him out again. He wound up with the generic name of Tiger as we hadn’t actually named him, thinking he was going elsewhere.
Tiger became the most wonderful empathetic kitty of all time. Saw me through serious illness and divorce with aplomb.
Point is – I think Rosie will find her place and flourish. ❤️
OK Woo
I’ve been saving these Maine Coons for you:
I want them… ALL. We talk often about having a little sliver of land, a nice barn, and raising Maine Coons and Nebelungs.
BE STILL MY HEART (MEOW!)
We are home from nail salon, brunch which consisted of Sunrise Mimosa, grilled salmon with field greens, capers, and lemon dressing, sweet potato fries with ranch, and avocado toast with beet hummus and grapefruit juice, then to my office to get a little work done.. and now home for a 3 hour nap.
Playing these tunes along the way (sooooo sleepy):
A Thousand Years (Sting)
Breathtaker (SYML)
Madrid (Marc Antoine)
Today, is my kind of day. 77 degrees, partly cloudy, light dusting of rain late morning. Thank You, God!
I want brunch with you guys! Stupendous!
Ironically, the place is called Rosie’s Place in Zionsville. Superb bakery and gourmet eats.
There was quite literally a line wrapped around the restaurant to pay after eating. Then they parade you by the baked goodies… thank goodness I didn’t see the Key Lime bars until after we had paid, but we may have purchased a loaf of artisan oat bread and a gooey butter cake cookie… if we admit to our naughtiness. Just nibbles on those though… someone has a dress to fit into!
Seriously, you could put a saddle on this cat! LOL
We both have signs on our back, Corny. It’s just a “thing” with soft hearts and gentle Spirits. Fur friends are the bestest. Such worthy little investments of our hearts and resources.
You make the right decision with that dog.
Savannah will be soooo lovely tonight. Hope she has a great time. You are a GREAT mom.
Thank you, Marti. We do miss her, but it was the right thing to do.
I keep wondering if there’s a “Golden Spiral” in all that swirliness. AKA the “Golden Ratio”, nature’s perfection (and we know Who created “nature”). Seems like it’s GOT to be in there somewhere.
God’s birds are miraculous works of art. How does He come up with all of them!?
Morning Patience!❤️
Good morning, GrandpaM!
God morning JWoo!
Hello there, Pa❣️❣️❣️
Happy “cartoons and cereal day” everyone.
for levi, and all other silent tree-branchers who are in our thoughts and prayers.
peace to all who gather here, and thank you Jesus for our joy in being together.
Two words;
Eva Vlaardingerbroek
To further clarify an earlier post on this thread;
When Jesus said “Do this in remembrance of me”,
it should be noted that Jesus, in his earthly ministry/flesh, was a Jew(under the law).
“Now I say that Jesus Christ ‘was’ a minister of the circumcision(Jew), for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers.” Rom 15:8
“For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ” John 1:17
Trust God. Fear not.
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=john+prine+we%27re+not+the+jet+set&t=iphone&iax=videos&ia=videos&iai=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DcaQ8a4hLiaM
-ain’t we got love
Fly Me To The Moon
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=fly+me+to+the+moon&t=iphone&pn=1&iax=videos&ia=videos&iai=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DEv_-gOW-gMo
Gay Purr-ee!
Reminds me of the 1962 animated movie, starring the voices of Judy Garland and Robert Goulet.
Ha ha, Patience
The complete package – music and chapeau to boot!
I’m naming them Piere and Monique.
Looking Through The Window
young Michael Jackson
I Am Woman
I Will Follow Him
Green Eyes
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=green+eyes+song&t=iphone&iax=videos&ia=videos&iai=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DV8hMyVQaCUo
https://media.gab.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1704,quality=100,fit=scale-down/system/media_attachments/files/160/978/973/original/ff24d708abfd4b76.webp
Such a great old rocker. Uberclassic IMHO.
Now I’ve seen everything
Patience, that is one scary cookie!
As Ma says,
“It is all country
but there are property lines;
-Everything has limits”.
😛
She is a riot!
That’s exactly what I was thinking!
the y lawlessness o display
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13356391/DA-sandra-doorley-monroe-county-speeding.html
Several days ago, we were happy to find “Rose-breasted Grosbeak” birds at our feeder.
They’ve been here in previous years, too.
We’ve spotted four males, devouring the sunflower seeds – and haven’t yet seen the females.
Females are probably here, but are light brown color and not easily seen.
These Grosbeaks are the most unique and gorgeous birds we’ve had in our yard, I think.
They stay briefly, about a week.
Then continue their migration to the northern U.S., and Canada.
If you happen to see them on the way, you’re in for a real treat!
Lucky you❣️
We also have one at our feeder. They’re here for only a few days before traveling on. Such beauty to behold.
Happy you have this visitor, too, Deb!
Hate to see them leave.🥲
Good Morning everyone and have a wonderful day.
Hey, Ad rem. Don’t know what’s wrong but my page display is only showing about about half the text. The right
margin is off screen. The “post comment” selection isn’t visible unless I manually move the cursor to the right.
Can I correct this from my end? Thanks.
Howdy G,
Man I hope I didn’t mess anything up!
Sometimes when folks post a hyperlink and it has a really long address, it screws with the margins of the page.
Sorry if I did it but it’s probably not you.
Verse of the Day for Saturday, April 27, 2024
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“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you…”
Philippians 1:3 (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
SHEPHERD OF MY HEART
The Shepherd keeps watch over His flock;
He daily checks hearts – then, He takes stock;
If one has been tempted and led astray;
He pursues and prods lest one slip away!
Carefully crafted by our God are we;
Inside our hearts – He can clearly see;
When we accept Jesus – as Lord of all;
We answer to Jesus – the Shepherd’s call!
Oh, Lord – let me never stray from the flock;
May you always find me when you take stock;
If some day – I should be tempted and stray;
Come after me, Lord – let me not slip away!
You know in my heart – Your Spirit resides;
Be sure in my heart – Your Spirit abides;
I lay at your feet – the trials of the day;
Shepherd of my Heart – be not far away!
Direct and perfect me in all I do;
Let my labor be blessed – pleasing to You;
Let all that I am and ever will be;
Give Honor and Glory only to Thee!
Whenever I’m stumbling along the way;
Reach out to me – set me upright – I pray;
Separated from You – I pray not to be;
Shepherd of My Heart – stay close to me!
Keeper of this heart of mine – be patient;
For I am but human – sometimes I’m salient;
Not paying attention – distracted am I;
With worldly concerns – in the blink of an eye!
Be the sunlight of my day – a ray of hope;
Help me, Oh Lord – to steadfastly cope;
Be the light of my night – a bright beacon;
The Shepherd of My Heart – my church deacon!
Wash and cleanse me – as I repent today;
Purify me – in Your Word and Your Way;
Let not my sin separate us for long;
Shepherd of my Heart – to You, I belong!
Strengthen me daily – that I may not stray;
Keep me securely in Your arms today;
I trust in You – above all – and I pray;
Shepherd of My Heart – guide my heart today!
D01: 08/01/2013
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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What a darling. Kids pretty cute too! 😃
Father Dowling mysteries Season 1 Ep 1
‘Father Dowling’s Mysteries”/March 15, 1990
striped rocks in China
EVENING PRAYERS
Oh yeah! Love this one – a little partial to yeller kitties. 🐈