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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Who was the other guy that was named, Bulldog? Mark Violets (Antifa)?
Man, I just don’t trust anything the commie press puts out.
I think the America we thought we knew… just evaporated into thin air tonight. Or at least any shred of remnant we thought still existed. My Spirit is elevated… and it has been for quite some time.
The setting moon is orange tonight. I don’t see it like that very often.
Sunrise where I live was also very orange this am.
@Colkitto – we watched “Dance with the White Dog” tonight. It was good for Savannah. After a night of much adrenaline. She wasn’t off until 8 PM, but I ended up in the parking lot at 7:30 PM and waited there for her. There was a cagey man, tall and lean walking around, middle eastern looking. He was doing that about 45 minutes… I took two pictures of him – and he walked across the parking lot into the TJMaxx. I trust nothing anymore… and no one. We are starting to see more and more of that around. Saw a guy carrying grocery bags and a pillow… walking towards one of the many hotels right here… of the freeway.
I don’t want to watch what goes on in the building of my daytime job anymore. I don’t want any parts of it and I want it shut down. Two immigration attorneys, the lice “nanny”, foreign healthcare sign ups… sick of it all. The minute that first tens of thousands caravan of people came marching up here – we should have shut it all down. Totally closed the border.
It’s going to be a hell of a mess to clean up.
I tried to go on the donaldjtrump website to donate tonight, but when I was filling out the information, it asked me who my employer was. Nunya damn bizness. Looks like a cash envelope will go out in the mail.
What am I doing with dang kittens while London is burning? I’ve done lost my mind. But we got some good cuddling in tonight. It was good. God Is Sovereign. I never thought in my wildest dreams we would live amongst this.
All we can do is the best that we can and watch out for the children.
Saying a prayer for you JWoo.
Monticello,
God saw fit to have a Monticello and a JWoo alive and present at this particular moment in time. There are Purposes for each of us. If we can back up and look through God’s Eyes – we can consider it an honor to be alive at this integral moment in our nation’s history.
Of course – me being human – might prefer one of a thousand “other times” in history – if I had been given a choice.
and thank you for your prayers, Monticello… I’m sorry I didn’t acknowledge it sooner. My mind is everywhere tonight. God bless you my dear sweet friend.
sweet Woo remember breathe, one foot in front of the other
and most importantly God is in charge. love you peace
A person who has a name I shall not mention said long ago to me at the beginning of the Cov19 War: ” there are BiLLIONS of humans who chose to become incarnate at this time in this world. They are all dealing with what is happening at the same time you are. ”
I have NO idea why those words came to me whilst I was having, without a trigger I could identify, just this week, one of the worst anxiety attacks I’ve had in quite some time. I suddenly found comfort that I was not, or ever was alone, not matter what I took personally.
I forgive those who seemed to HATE me because I refused to participate in the Jabbing of the COV19 war. My forgiveness has made me stronger. I am now the person those who hurt me the worst now turn to to give them solutions to their health issues.
Blessed I am that this is what is happening in my life. I don’t know if anyway reading this can even imagine that I feel so humbled by these events. HUMBLED. I believe all is working for the GOOD for each and every one of us.
These are humbling events for sure, IG. I’m sorry to hear of your anxiety. I understand it fully with as precarious a situation as we are in… the two of us here.
When I want to freak out… and boy do I want to absolutely freak out especially trying to help my daughter with her future that is so uncertain… I remember GOD.
He Is REAL to me.
He Created us.
He Knows what’s best.
He brings order to chaos.
He Is Perfect in every Way.
He Loves us.
Can I trust Him? YES…
He’s proven over and over again that He Is trustworthy and what’s the worst that can happen to me? I die. Well, that’s inevitable, isn’t it?
In the meantime… can I live well? Can I live with honor, faith, dignity, honesty, and good conscience?
Yes, on all accounts. So what do I have to fear? A deliverance into Eternity with my Lord and Savior… sign me up!!! I’m ready every day to spend my every day with Him in Glory.
I only worry for my daughter. Leaving her alone. Or losing her. But doesn’t she, too, belong exclusively to Him?
Yes. Yes, she does and she’s the first to tell you that and she walks firmly and confidently In Him.
I don’t know what is going to happen tomorrow, but I know The One Who Holds the future in His Hands.
IG… rest your burdens In Him and hand them over to Him… right now. We will do it together.
Love and power to you as we move through these days ahead. Together. ❤️
JWoo…think of it in terms of the Beatitudes…while you keep yourself safe.
I am still unsettled, disturbed and cannot shake it…had made a comment to Dutchman about God’s hand and divine intervention and the MAGA movement just literally a few minutes before that happened…and either Friday or Saturday…I had a perverse thought about something happening at the rally…I am still shook up over this…
Aggiegirl,
You carry with you Spiritual Discernment. I liken it to intuition that enables you to be ready for anything.
You would be a robot if you were not moved and grieved by what we are witnessing. Light cannot coexist with darkness. Everything we are witnessing IS WRONG and can’t be explained away or diminished in its depravity.
We followers of Christ know what we are witnessing is demonic and it should make us feel really uncomfortable and seeking solace under The Wings where we know we find safety and rest.
We are surrounded by those who claim they’re praying for Trump’s safety and a return to civility when we know good and well… that even satan knows the Word of God.. but at the Name of Jesus, he must flee.
These demons are duplicitous and double minded.
I’m certain (100% certain) we are all in shock. I know I am. I just wanted to raise my daughter in peace.
I have to think extra hard… about removing her from school, denying her graduation, senior prom, senior pictures, senior walk… traditions… am I really “right” doing what we are doing???
I take it all to ground zero. If today our life was ended, what do I want my last moments…or her last moments… to be doing. Honoring God in all things, of course. In what she learns, what she reads, what she hears… and how she is taught.
In all things, if we commit our ways to the Lord, He will make our paths straight.
Your discomfort is normal, my friend. We should not feel normal in any way through any of this. This is not normal and it is disturbing and we are not crazy for thinking so.
(At least I keep telling myself this)
I encourage you to give thanks to God for your discernment and be willing and open to Him showing you more of it. It takes some getting used to…. but always seek affirmations to know where such messages are coming from… our own mind and will…or The Lord’s Will.
We are all going to be okay. God wins. We belong to Him. We win.
I hope you see this today…thank you for the encouragement and I lot to ponder…I have had a lot of similar experiences and just tucked it away to an “oh wow” type thing. I hope your hip is easing up…and that you do well with Savannah’s school issues. I keep praying our country turns to the Lord.
I didn’t sleep last night … stayed up until 3 a.m. until the storms past so that my beautiful Labrador puppy girl, Sadie, 10 years old, would have her Pappa to cuddle up with for security. At least that was my excuse. Tossed until 7 a.m. and figured, what the hectic, just get up! Go with God and start the day …
Well, it appears that I’m not alone in reflecting on the Mercies of our LORD amongst the insanity of yesterday. I didn’t think I’d be affected by those events, but I am. The psychic distortions that satan uses to blur our vision of The LORD’S Truth grows more powerful everyday. Perhaps yesterday was a leap forward in the blurring.
I’ve begun using this analogy to illustrate what the coming “total eclipse of the Son” will be like for ALL people, not just those of us who call upon the LORD God Almighty through faith in Jesus Christ. Perhaps you may find challenge and application in the following …
You and I are having a beautiful time in The Word and sharing our reflections of Him. “Before the next point takes us from here, let’s each share a favorite Bible verse,” I suggest. “Okay,” and you eagerly turn to Ephesians 2 and begin reading at verse 8, not stopping until you continue through verse 10.
“One of my most favorites, too, and with such timeless application. The LORD is rich in His Grace and Mercy for all who call upon Him in the Mighty Name of Jesus.
“Now, how about you close up your Bible and give it to me. I’ll just put it over here, out of the way. And I’ll put a paper sack over your head?” “Really!!?? you exclaim.” “Well, yes … my intention is only to make a powerful example of the times we are in. You’ll be okay. (uncomfortable pause) I’ll tell you what … let me just describe the process, would that allay your fear?” “For sure!”
“You see, if you’re ‘in the bag’ so to speak, you can’t see anything, now can you? What if I then ask you to FIND your Bible and then LOOK UP your favorite Bible passage? What comes to mind?’
“Well, I can’t see anything … So, I can’t see to find my Bible muchless know how to find my favorite Bible verse. I can’t see anything.”
“EXACTLY! And that’s where we all find ourselves. Satan is clouding our Christian senses more each day as he tries to discourage or even block our access to the very Words of The LORD given us in The Bible. We can see this happening all around the world. In this example, it’s very easy to just take off the bag, the veil satan is using to distort The LORD’S Reality all around us. But in our earthly reality it’s not so easy to shake off the effects of evil and temptation that so seeks to entangle us, wanting each and every time to break our baptismal covenant with The LORD, yes even as satan tempted Jesus to deny His Divinity after His baptism. In very real terms people are being persecuted for their Christian faith today, and even martyred for their Christian faith which is their identity.”
Back to Treehouse time … By warring for our very souls, Satan is doing everything he possibly can to cull us from The LORD’S sheepfold by blinding us with the things of this world, the bling and swag that idol worshipers covet, and by constantly challenging The LORD’S Order of Everything – from Created Harmony into demonic chaos.
I guess that brings me back to yesterday’s graphic context, the lost sleep last night, the anxious thoughts so many are waking up to this morning, the need to connect, and then to share the many ways we all are struggling to ‘remove the bag’ of yesterday’s satanic deceit.
I’m led by faith to work the bag off today beginning with a deep dive into His Very Words for us, through prayer and meditation, and singing great hymns of faith. Oh, what a day it’ll be pushing back on satan and his minions through the Power and Presence of God The Holy Spirit with a restored faith in Jesus Christ our Redeemer and Savior. I ask you to join me in considering His Words for us …
Psalms 23:1-3 – “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake.”
And, who is The LORD God Almighty’s Name Sake? Jesus Christ, The Son of God!
Psalms 86 A PRAYER OF DAVID.
”Incline your ear, O LORD, and answer me,
for I am poor and needy.
Preserve my life, for I am godly;
save your servant, who trusts in you—you are my God.
Be gracious to me, O Lord,
for to you do I cry all the day.
Gladden the soul of your servant,
for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving,
abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.
Give ear, O LORD, to my prayer;
listen to my plea for grace.
In the day of my trouble I call upon you,
for you answer me.
There is none like you among the gods, O Lord,
nor are there any works like yours.
All the nations you have made shall come
and worship before you, O Lord,
and shall glorify your name.
For you are great and do wondrous things;
you alone are God.
Teach me your way, O LORD,
that I may walk in your truth;
unite my heart to fear your name.
I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart,
and I will glorify your name forever.
For great is your steadfast love toward me;
you have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.
O God, insolent men have risen up against me;
a band of ruthless men seeks my life,
and they do not set you before them.
But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.
Turn to me and be gracious to me;
give your strength to your servant,
and save the son of your maidservant.
Show me a sign of your favor,
that those who hate me may see and be put to shame
because you, LORD, have helped me and comforted me.”
John 8:31-47 – “So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free’?”
Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. I know that you are offspring of Abraham; yet you seek to kill me because my word finds no place in you. I speak of what I have seen with my Father, and you do what you have heard from your father.”
They answered him, “Abraham is our father.” Jesus said to them, “If you were Abraham’s children, you would be doing the works Abraham did, but now you seek to kill me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God. This is not what Abraham did. You are doing the works your father did.” They said to him, “We were not born of sexual immorality. We have one Father—even God.” Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and I am here. I came not of my own accord, but he sent me. Why do you not understand what I say? It is because you cannot bear to hear my word. You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies. But because I tell the truth, you do not believe me. Which one of you convicts me of sin? If I tell the truth, why do you not believe me? Whoever is of God hears the words of God. The reason why you do not hear them is that you are not of God.”
Ephesians 2:8-10 – “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” (Remember “the paths of Righteousness” from Psalm 23? Well, that’s what verse 10 means here!)
Ephesians 6:10-18 – “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.”
I pray this message brings much Joy, Peace and Wisdom to you this day … And now may The Peace of God which passes all human understanding, keep your hearts and minds in this same Christ Jesus for life everlasting! Go in Peace and serve The LORD with gladness!
Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, GOD will shine forth. Psalm 50:2
I would suggest that you read Psalm 50 as well.
Thanks for adding to the beauty of the day! Your suggestion is a well-studied chapter in my Bible, but now has a note with your nickname and date attached.
Blessings, Jerry. I know we’ve all been shaken to our core. Thank you for your moving eloquence, something I could not manage myself.
But I can leave this. All praise to our Father for His protection of the life of Donald John Trump. All praise to our Father for causing this miracle so that as many who will look will clearly see the infinite power of His mighty hand and know that He is God. Amen 🙏🏻🕊
Wow!! I’ve got goosebumps as I write to you!! this is a blessing beyond comprehension!! Betsy Jones just hit a Grand Slam in The House!! Rutter and The Cambridge Singers are just the best harmonies one could share. Thank you for the beautiful gift of music!!
This is beautiful, Jerry.
Thank you!
Hi Jerry,
Thank you for posting. I was in a study of Revelation with Bible Study Fellowship a few years ago. It was the first time the group had covered the challenging text. Within that study, we worked through the uncertainty of not knowing the Word perfectly – easily recitable – verbatim – some of us educated more than others. Some who have never read the Bible from cover to cover. What would happen when challenges arise?
Our Spirits were calmed in that God meets us where we are. He Will bring to us the tools we need to get through the moments – with a bag over our heads as to your reference – our hands and feet in chains – our bodies broken in prison – or our minds held hostage. For, in all frankness, none of us know at what point in our maturity – the rubber is going to hit the road and reality is going to deal us a harsh hand.
It is good and healing to seek Him and His Counsel through His Word in times like these. He often enlightens us, even when reading the same Words over and over with new affinities revealed with each reading. Our readings today were Romans 6:15 – 23 and 1 Corinthians 13. Verse 12 was particularly poignant to me today and it is often a confusing verse:
12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
I had my daughter read the Words very slowly and I stopped her here. I mentioned to her:
“You know… God created us in His Image, but when we see ourselves it is easy to lose sight of Him because we see the sinner and the saint mixed together and we yearn to see God in our own reflection, not this cloudy, blurry mess of a person that we are. However, a day is coming when we will stand before God and we will see Him face to face. Our sins cleansed, our Eternity and perfection present in that moment and through the rest of Eternity… our perfect forms of ourselves… and we will see clearly, because right ‘now I know in part’ – then I shall see God’s Face and I shall ‘know fully‘, even as I am perfected and ‘fully known.'”
My refining through tribulation and education brings me closer to the Image of God every day. It is a long and tough journey, especially when we carry righteous anger and our own willfulness. I am oh so guilty.
I admit to impatience. I admit to wanting to see the resolution of life’s mysteries in my real time. It is hard not to clutch onto hurts and to take my own revenge, or dole out the punishment that (I think) serves the crime, but, I am so grateful that revenge is not something I am intended to serve out… for I do not know the conditions of men’s hearts. God does. He knows. He knows what confuses us. What incites us. What sidelines us. What breaks our Spirits and raises our doubts. He Is our Great Healer and He Loves us so much.
I commented under you on 7-14 to engage you in The LORD’S Courts of Wisdom. You and I are on the same vibe I believe. Let’s see where God The Holy Spirit leads. You have a genuine following and it would be a good thing to engage with them, too. Will pick up the pieces in response to you tomorrow starting with The LORD meeting us where we are – Peace … Out
Re: the cagey man. You are right to be wary of guys like this. Of late I’ve been gently encouraging my lady friends to arm themselves. I am so glad you are armed and very, very glad you not have to run a gauntlet of illegals to get to your office.
Garrison,
They’re processing illegals through my small office building… they’re everywhere.
Here’s the guy who spent a full 45 minutes loitering around the building, around our cars, just walking around in the heat.
I am armed and I stayed there until everyone left the building and encouraged them all to go straight home.
This is the end of the innocence.
I just got an email earlier from the county GOP inviting to a pop up rally at 330 pm today. The very same ASSHATS who gave us Mike Pence and Todd Young, and who undermined Trump every step of the way.
The RATS are falling in behind us. But we reveal them for who they are… rats and friendly fire. Told them they were “too late” and the American people have seen them for who they are!
I’ll rally alright, but not under a RINO GOP banner. Only MAGA. DC and our government needs to burn to the ground and start over… from scratch.
They allowed our border to be overtaken. They’ve allowed the lawlessness. They’ve sacrificed the education of our children. That shooter was only 20 years old… what did he know of life???
LORD COME QUICKLY
This is our customary Treeper Church Sundan benediction. There is so much happening around us now, I think it is time for us to search for a period of quiet, search for some solace amid the surging madness. This is a place for belief, for trust and loyalty. It is a place for reflection and, perhaps, deep thought. But most of all, this is a place for experiencing God’s Grace.
Always know that our Dear Lord Loves us and wants to look after us. All he asks is for us to believe in him.
President Trump is a strong believer. Tonight we saw a good example of how our Lord looks after His children. By most measures, the bullet fired at his head should have killed him. But it didn’t. It missed by mm’s.
Did Our Lord’s Loving Grace save our future president? As I watched the videos of the hideous attempt on his life, I thought about the times in my life where Our Lord’s Loving Grace save me. I know what that feels like. Although my experiences were not nearly as dramatic, they were the most profound experiences of my humble life.
So did we witness the Loving Hand Of God save President Trump’s life? I think He did. And I think Trump thinks so too.
Good blessed night, Garrison.
This night will ring in our memories for our lifetimes. I’m glad to be here with you all tonight. I am grateful for God’s Mercy and His Sovereignty. We can defer all our cares to Him – He Knows and has the end game in His Sight.
I’m glad to be here, also, dear ‘Woo. Thank you for your kind words. Belief counts. Faith counts. (Yes, there’s a difference).
Thank you Garrison
🙂
Thank you, Garrison.. this is a Sunday where our entire beloved nation needs prayer and benediction. I know these musical choices you made will correct what took place yesterday, but they can be a start for those of us who want them to be. We each need to help heal our country. Become ONE in America.. let it start today.. let it start with me.
My hope with the benediction’s musical is to provide a pathway to solace. Music seems to do that quite well, I think. Sure hope so, anyway. Thanks for your kind words. 🙂
God morning, Garrison and to every bless-ed soul beloved of God in these branches of refuge. That we soujourners through this world have found ourselves led to this place in this life at differing times is surely not serendipity. Today especially I am so very grateful for His guidance where we gather to give abundant gratitude for His mercies large and small. Our prayers are heard. And yesterday were answered. All glory be to God our Father Who loves us with an unfathomably deep love never-ending 🙏🏻🕊💕
UBI CARITAS
~Ola Gjeilo
Where charity and love are, God is there.
Love of Christ has gathered us into one.
Let us rejoice in Him and be glad.
Let us fear, and let us love the living God.
And from a sincere heart let us love the one.
Where love and charity are, God is there.
At the same time, therefore, are gathered into one.
Lest we be divided in mind, let us beware.
Let evil impulses stop, let controversy cease.
And in the midst of us be Christ our God.
Where charity and love are, God is there.
At the same time we see that with the saints also,
Thy face in glory, O Christ our God:
The joy is immense and good,
Unto the world without end. Amen.
Good morning Bet, and Amen!
A very good morning, dear G 😘🕊
Mornin’ Gramps 🙂
Good morning, Betsy. Your humbled words are a blessing today.
The “kind” pic is sweet, too.
I do try to speak kind words wherever I am throughout the day.
Sometimes it’s hard, but trust in the Lord to use them.
Blessings on your day.
🙏🏻
It is hard, Della…and getting harder. The picture above represents in every word what I have told my three grands often while they, now grown, were growing. So this one was special for me.
I wish I could claim the words, which are actually the lyrics for the video posted, as mine. But they are not. I should have made that clear. I stumbled upon this beautiful work only last week, and I am not a speaker of Latin, I looked up the English translation up, never suspecting how apposite they and the pure voices singing them would be after the horrible yesterday.
For once I am bereft of words. I’ve tried but they won’t come. Others have been more eloquent in the last 24 hours than I have been incapable of. I suspect I am not alone. And so the Holy Spirit who hears my groanings and the groanings of others I know will take the only thing I and we have at the moment and deliver them to our loving and watchful Father in heaven.
Much contemplation is on the cards for us all. And intensified prayers for His face to look upon us and be gracious unto us in these existential times we are facing, which I believe they are.
Blessings, dear sis. God be with us 🙏🏻🕊💕
🙏🏻😘
I am a terrible pedant, Della.
While I was typing, I was struggling to think of the right word….I knew “lyrics” wasn’t correct, yet the mot juste wouldn’t come.
It has now…and so I must correct….
The “text” of the composition, originally a Gregorian chant, which I posted….not “lyrics”.
Feel better now 🤗
Haha! You’re funny, but I understand, coming from a recovering perfectionist.
Although my focus wasn’t on language, grammar, etc.
After your reply, I thought it’s perfectly fine to “use” or borrow words from others – especially when we have none. (credit given, of course)
I need such helps, usually during prayer time (Valley of Vision, hymnal, an open Bible!)
Even the Bible says there is nothing new under the sun …
Glad you got this sorted. 🥰
You are right, dear Bet, we are soujourners. Coming here isn’t preordained but I think we do have some guidance. . . 🙂
Little ‘Tink is such an intuitive little kitty. This morning she cuddled as close to me as she could possibly get. When I moved, she moved, followed me into the kitchen and sat in my lap while I had my usual cup of Bustelo. This is going to be a taco and Bookstore day, I think. Be well, love.
She knows, Garrison. I am convinced our little animal friends/family intuitive on a level it is impossible to comprehend. And not just those we look after and love. There aren’t enough volumes in this world to co gain all we don’t know…
Yes…do get out…have a taco or two and visit that bookstore. It’s your routine. Maintain it. As all round us is chaos and uncertainty, it’s a good thing to have some semblance of normality in our lives which we can keep going.
Please give your sweet tiny companion lots of loving strokes and good kittys from someone who is very very glad that she found you…and you her 😘😽
What I’ve described has become a routine of late. Definitely feels like this tiny 6lb kitty is looking after me. Very touching affectionate behavior. 🙂
Lovely Betsy. Peace
Fast becoming an absolute favorite. Maybe appropriate this morning.
Gert Van Hoef performing Conquest of Paradise. Notice his expression at the end.
Love the pedal passages 🙂 Thanks for posting.
thank you Garrison for your thoughtful words and the Parting Glass
“good night and joy be to you all.” Peace
Goodnight Treehouse; what a day. Am so grateful to have this Last Refuge, needed it today.
Blessings and peaceful thoughts for everyone this night as we will need clear heads and calm hearts to enter this next phase to be the happy warriors we need to be.
good night bessie ♥️
Berta Rojas is a splendid South American guitar virtuoso. She is especially well known for playing compositions of South American composers like Agustin’ Barrios. Tonight she’ll give us a “house concert” which she recorded during the Covid pandemic when she was unable to give conventional concerts.. Her playing of this Barrios meets all expectations. Enjoy Treeper friends . . .
Howdy Garrison!
Howdy Gramps!
Richard Simmons — the legendary fitness guru — has died at 76 … TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … police and fire responded to a call from his housekeeper just before 10 AM Saturday and pronounced him dead at the scene. We’re told no foul play is suspected at this time, and cops are investigating it as a natural death.
https://www.tmz.com/2024/07/13/richard-simmons-dead-dies-fintess-guru/
When he was on “General Hospital”…wow, late 70’s….gone too soon….
Dr. Ruth, and Richard Simmons died yesterday. R.I.P. to both.
I thought a conversation between the two would be a hoot. So I looked. And I found.
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Renowned Sex Therapist, Dies at 96
“She was restful when she passed away,” her publicist Pierre Lehu tells PEOPLE
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the sex therapist who became a pop culture phenomenon in the 1980s for her frank and humorous approach to human sexuality, has died. She was 96.
The one-time radio talk show host died on Friday, July 12, her publicist, Pierre Lehu, who co-authored books with Westheimer, confirmed to PEOPLE on Saturday, July 13.
“She was restful when she passed away. Her son and daughter were with her and holding her hand at that moment,” Lehu says, adding, “It was as peacefully as she could possibly go. She was 96.”
https://people.com/dr-ruth-westheimer-dead-at-96-7555984
Reunited
Do they still have “Saturday morning cartoons”?
Crazy kitten
(((((( bulldog ))))))
very comforting to see you tonight ♥️
Thankyou Heavenly Father for not allowing the demons to steal our Joy embodied in President Trump. Please continue protecting he and his family. Smite the forces of evil from this land, in Jesus Name, Amen.
Amen
Amen!
Amen
Amen.
🙏🦁👑❤️🪽
Amen
Going Up to the Spirit In the Sky
Words not necessary……….
“…I will break their hearts of stone….give them hearts for love alone….”
Artificial Intelligence stealing our image, voice, etc…
https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6357762789112
To My American friends,
I just wanted to send by blessings to Trump, thanks God that he survived. I would extend the following prayer from Israel to Trump and you!
David,
You’ve all been through so much. We are so blessed by you and pray for you, your family, and your country, as well. These are trying times for everyone. We are in unity as the family of God… a tapestry tightly woven from all walks of life. God bless you, our brother.
Thank you. I appreciate you very much.
Thank you David. Appreciate your good wishes and always insightful research and comments here, my brother.
Thank you!
Thank you, David. I believe both Trump and Israel will survive this evil with divine protection.
❤️
🇺🇸 🙏 🇮🇱 😥 ❤️ 🥲 🎶 David: That really moved me. So beautiful. Thank you.
God Bless you and yours for taking time in the middle of an existential war in Israel to encourage us here in the USA.
Amen
Please tell us when you know the status of Def.
Also, I saw a beautiful update video this week of your beloved singer/ actor/ mensch Edan Amedi. He’s healing and making progress through a very serious injury recovery, yes?
Shavuah Tov to our Israeli Friends 🇮🇱❤️🇺🇸
Thank you, No data about Def. The Khan Yunis Brigade Commander’s death is confirmed. He was like Def’s Deputy. If Def was there he died. If the IDF approved this massive attack in a sensitive area, they had strong confirmation that he was there. But we don’t know and they probably choose to hide this information.
I’m glad you appretiated the video and prayer. What happens in the US elections is directly important to the future of Israel and the world. I believe that this failed attempt is going to increase Trump’s chances to win ultimately. He is behaving like a hero and people see the contrast to his opponent.
I care about America, a lot!
Thank you, David. And we care about Israel, a lot! Get ’em!!!
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Thank you, David and shalom!
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Thank you, David. God Bless You .
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Thank You Jesus!
THE ACCOUNT WITH PERSECUTION
“But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.” Matthew v. 39, etc.
These verses reveal the humiliation of being a Christian. Naturally, if a man does not hit back, it is because he is a coward; but spiritually if a man does not hit back, it is a manifestation of the Son of God in him. When you are insulted, you must not only not resent it, but make it an occasion to exhibit the Son of God. You cannot imitate the disposition of Jesus; it is either there or it is not. To the saint personal insult becomes the occasion to revealing the incredible sweetness of the Lord Jesus.
The teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is not – Do your duty, but – Do what is not your duty. It is not your duty to go the second mile, to turn the other cheek, but Jesus says if we are His disciples we shall always do these things. There will be no spirit of – “Oh, well, I cannot do any more, I have been so misrepresented and misunderstood.” Every time I insist upon my rights, I hurt the Son of God; whereas I can prevent Jesus from being hurt if I take the blow myself. That is the meaning of filling up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ. The disciple realizes that it is his Lord’s honor that is at stake in his life, not his own honour.
Never look for right in the other man, but never cease to be right yourself. We are always looking for justice; the teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is – Never look for justice, but never cease to give it.
Oswald Chambers
July 14th Devotional
Good to see you early this morning, juststevie. The problem occurs when we make unrighteous judgements that are not based upon the truth.
We are admonished to make righteous judgements about others and even about ourselves. Too many times, we do the opposite. We make unrighteous judgements about others and ourselves.
Seeking after the Spirit of God and always harboring good wisdom is the key to know the difference.
Good morning Stevie my friend.
To those nay sayers pay no attention and press on, press on, press on!
Morning juststevie and thank you! ❤️
“…I mean, look at the Grand Canyon. It took millions of years to get it right.”
Forget it, Paul.
Have a Blessed Sunday all.
We who value the future of this nation were all blessed yesterday. Say a prayer today of thanks for sparing the real president of this nation and for the souls of those killed and wounded and their families.
Meanwhile this was the current occupant of the WH at Detroit not long before the attempted assassination.
You too, Rob.
Good post, I completely agree.
Biden’s statement in that video, along with most made by his fellow democrats will never be denounced by mainstream media.
It demonstrates the sad state this country is in.
GOD.BLESS.AMERICA.
And may God help restore us to what we SHOULD be.
The leftists are already trying to blame it on Trump. Sick MFrs.
Fellow treepers, if your custom this Sunday includes attending a service for your faith I offer the following thoughts for your prayers:
-Thank the Lord for the divine intervention with President Trump we witnessed yesterday.
-Ask for continued protection for our nation, its patriots, and that the principles on which it was founded be restored.
-Ask for reconciliation with your neighbors and for illumination of the enemy. United we stand, divided we fall.
-Ask for mercy for our enemies, specifically those within our nations borders. They’re gonna need it. Righteous retribution.
I’m arming up even more. We’re headed towards a civil war. I think yesterdays events ensured that Trump will get the most votes but that is different than ballots. I don’t think my side is going to stand idly bye this time and watch the forces of evil steal the presidency. And if Trump is declared the rightful winner the left will ramp up their violence to a level that will make the last time seem small time.
The ONLY thing the left understands is pure force and violence but when met head on with reciprocity equal or stronger than their own actions they’ll run.
Mornin’ all!
Mark Steyn on yesterdays assassination attempt.
https://www.steynonline.com/14433/what-they-wanted
Trump campaign staffers video comment.
Good morning rah.
Thank you for posting that campaign staffers comments.
Your welcome.
Blessed morning to all,
Be encouraged today – and in days ahead – by God’s Word.
For me, the book of Psalms breathes life into the soul, especially during times of lament.
May you receive His Divine Peace today.
“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, …”
Hebrews 4:12
HIS Truth is marching on!
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord;
He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored;
He hath loosed the fateful lightning of his terrible swift sword:
His truth is marching on.
[Refrain]
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.
I have seen him in the watch-fires of a hundred circling camps;
They have builded him an altar in the evening dews and damps;
I can read the righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps;
His day is marching on.
[Refrain]
He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat;
He is sifting out the hearts of all before his judgment seat;
O be swift, my soul, to answer him; be jubilant, my feet!
Our God is marching on.
[Refrain]
In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea,
With a glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me;
As he died to make us holy, let us die that all be free!
While God is marching on.
[Refrain]
Good morning Miss Della, good morning all!
Have a blessed Sunday.
Thanks, Monti, and same to you!
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Miss Della, I just sat here and sang this beautiful song in my cracked and quivering voice. I believe God listened anyway! Thank you for posting this! 🙏❤️🇺🇲
I’ve been singing it all morn, Lorrie!
And reminiscing my days of youth when we sang it a lot.
God loves to hear our “crackling” voices!
Music to His ears, I’m sure, cause it’s from the heart!
💕
Good Sunday, to you Della💕
Sometimes (when least expected) Ma will break out singing this.
There aren’t enough words to express what that soars in me, nor the uncontrollable smiles.
-Thanks for posting.
✝️❤️🇺🇸
That’s so sweet, Patience!
Have you ever recorded her singing?
A keepsake …
I’ve several questions,,who is this guy? Where did he work? Why such an interest in killing Trump? Why does this appear somewhat suspect to begin with? When I was 20, the last thing on my mind was assasanating anyone,,or, anything. What influenced the boy? How did he know the optimal spot to be for such a thing? How did he get a AR-15 up there with out anyone seeing?these and other questions.. just sayin’
The rifle was his fathers.
Don’t need a scope at 150 meters. It is possible that the shooter had not zeroed the sights properly. The standard 5.56 round raises as it leaves the muzzle. That is why those weapons have raised sights. The round passes through the line of sight on it’s arc downward at 150 meters. So the sights were most likely properly zeroed for elevation but may not have been for windage.
One more thing,,was there a scope on the weapon?them things cost mon
Money
The Lords Prayer. I love his passion.
Verse of the Day for Sunday, July 14, 2024
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“Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.”
Revelation 4:11 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered !!!
AMEN
✝️
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.
Oh, duchess, if ever these two prayers were most important!
Those guardian angels had their wings around our dear president yesterday!
🙏 ⚔️🪽❤️🇺🇲
Thank you God for the armor. Thank you Saint Michael for your protection. ❤️🙏🪽
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
WATCHING AND WAITING
Look here – Look there – Look everywhere
But – Do Not Look Up – because God is there
Focus on God – not distractions you see
What just might happen or could come to be
Who can you trust more than the Creator
Who will tell the truth – Who is the greater
What motivates man to kill steal destroy
For what purpose will deceit he deploy
If the treasure of the heart is evil
It brings forth chaos and opt upheaval
For the selfish concern of the wayward
Conjures up a nation in the nayward
As we contemplate core current events
We’re reminded of biblical portents
When a group of people were held captive
Oppressed and abused became adaptive
For four hundred years we longed to be free
Deceived and deterred twas not meant to be
Howbeit no idea what we had become
Suddenly we are returning therefrom
Unscrupulous men sold our nation out
And that is what this fight is all about
We were fools to believe their blatant lies
So this struggle should come as no surprise
Right now we are uniting under God’s wings
We no longer believe outrageous things
We are watching and waiting until such time
As God unleashes His Justice Divine
D01: 08/29/2023
Psalm 91.The most powerful prayer from the Bible. God’s protection, healing
#psalm91 #psalms #prayer
Pray Everyday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-8GLitn-KQ&t=0s
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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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HAVE A VERY BLESSED DAY !!! ❤️❤️❤️
Have a blessed Sunday duchess
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thank you Duchess for the love and tenderness you grow in this tree garden. Peace
I usually post about Israel and leave the US related issues for you. But my social media networks are sometimes faster than the media. I didn’t see this video on US media yet.
Maybe it’s censored?
They said it was a “registered Republican”?
Watch below.
https://youtube.com/shorts/6cOsLI4AaRs?si=3WteOrRuSVlOKiJl
Interesting David
Registered Republican to vote against a MAGA candidate in a primary election.
RepubliCONS
My take too. PA has closed primaries.
Greetings Treepers!
Isn’t it wonderful how the Lord has kept Trump safe so far?
Condolences to the families affected by the murderer yesterday.
👊🕶️✝️🕶️👊
Israel Update:
The Shabak (Israel’s Internal Security and West Bank and Gaza spy agency)
who messed up on 10/7 have been working hard to improve and we now see results.
Some weeks back they gave us the exact locations of the hostages that were then rescued.
This week it appears like they managed to penetrate the close circle around the Military leader of Hamas Muhammad Def. He came out of the tunnels and a few F16 fighters dropped on him a few tone bombs.
His deputy who was from the planners of 10/7 is confirmed dead. The Hamas is quiet about him.
The hospital in Khan Yunis in the area is under a serious security closedown by Hamas. They may be trying to hide that his body was there or seriously injured. But from the size of the bombs I don’t think anyone survived. Def is the builder of Hamas power and the mastermind of 10/7 along with Sinwar.
This week alone the Shabak is reporting that 25 participants of 10/7 were killed.
I will let you know if things get fully confirmed about Def.
We All have opinions on the attempted assassination, I’ll leave that alone.
I noticed a “thing” a miracle of a “thing” when my first child was born. It couldn’t have happened without him, a special miracle this “thing”.
I know people can touch our inner parts, like young love, or even long lasting love but this “thing” is different.
When my first son was born an inner part of me was opened, each child had a part of that “opening” imagine how God feels with the birth of each child.
Im sure Satan hates that “thing” deep within because of the joy a mom or dad receives. “Make it stop” Lucifer cries. And people comply, they toss that gift into the waste bin. It’s not lost, God takes those lives and I’m sure some day that mom will see that life. A bitter end. Could anyone forgive another for that murder? I hope God has a way.
The gift God offers is so profound, and people argue about the purpose. They need a glimpse behind the curtain, I believe those questions would fall to irrelevance against the magnitude of a child. Does God hide those truths? Oh no! Those are choices we make to clear our path to success, never knowing the thing we toss away is our salvation. A choice.
I can see how the act of ignoring sin will eventually bring murder into the minds of people. The final act of desperation to hide from responsibility.
Could not sleep, so much to process now with the events in PA. Lying there in my worry, I saw flashes of light. It flickered, Lightening!
Then came the ground trembling boom of Thunder. I believed God was angry, yes. And I rejoiced in His Power as He put forth His Sovereign Nature.
I’m sitting in my car… at a park in Carmel, Indiana. Pulled over due to a mighty storm that rolled in quite suddenly and quickly.
I pray for The Lord’s Might to rain down!
I am 🔥!
He is omnipotent.
And another omni, omnipresent right there with you in your parked car. 🚗😇
Farmer, I’ve had those moments before when God spoke profoundly to me thru His creation.
It’s powerful – and comforting!
Hope your husband is feeling better?
Della, yes more than once I’ve been comforted, maybe answered through a simultaneous crash/boom with lightening. I believe God knows I’m a little dense. Husband is gathering strength, TY❤️.
Blessings to all. Many mixed emotions. Second grandson born Friday morning, tumultuous day yesterday. Interesting times we’re living in.
One born
One saved
Congratulations❣️
… and the world awakened
FBI employee.
Kyle Seraphin
@KyleSeraphin
Jenna Howell, an
@FBI
employee who works in the NICS firearms background check unit, posted her disappointment
@realDonaldTrump
survived an assassination attempt. Jenna has a Top Secret clearance. This is a typical #FBI support employee. And she hates gun owners. The National Instant Criminal Background Check System is a background check system in the United States created by the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993. The act was named for James Brady – who was wounded in an assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan. Ironic?
Extremely sad they get away with this.
but january sixth people sit in isolation for years
UFC Fighter Gives Trump Shoutout Following a Failed Assassination Attempt (VIDEO)
“UFC fighter Evan Elder also gave a shoutout to Donald Trump after Trump survived an assassination attempt at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
President Trump was shot at during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Trump was grazed by a bullet in his right ear. Despite being injured, as he was whisked away, Trump managed to raise his fist defiantly and shout “f*ck” towards the crowd.
“I heard they just tried to whack my boy Trump. I’m glad that man’s OK. Long live Trump, let’s go baby, Trump 2024″
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/07/trump-will-be-attending-tonights-ufc-fight-following/
church of his presence
daphne, alabama
livestream
https://churchofhispresence.org/live-stream
On twitter there is an account by the counter sniper that he was ordered by the head of the Secret Service not to engage 3 minutes before the sniper shot.
Is there any confirmation of this?
This story fits reports that citizens reported the sniper – he was obviously visible.
Looks fishy to me. But man things are crazy so I await conformation.
We need some humor today:
Cancelled News 7/13: Kardashian Beauty Secrets + Neverland Ranch Nearly Burns! (3:53)
Thank you, to all the people and devine intervention, that gave us this morning with joy.
A morning with our hope and leadership still standing, to fight another day.
With many more to come.
Amen