Temporarily posting for WP

We are still here.
Let the servile lick the floor. We are still here.

“Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” – Phillipians 3:12-14

“Sold Out Believer”

I’ve always felt bad for fish that get hooks caught in their mouths and are left to swim around, but this woman takes things to another level completely.

Kudos to her!

Getting in God’s Way
Listen for the Lord’s voice—
even when you are helping others—
to be sure you are doing His will.

Starting to ponder …..

some funny katzens

worth a klik

https://youtube.com/shorts/EDmmXUj9GPA?si=pNhpp1z50GlDxGqk

rare photos, part 53:

https://youtube.com/shorts/tQTaLer_NRE?si=xep5JdqrJVXKm4BJ

(including a pile of one million dead mosquitos from a mosquito research center)

Dog & deer


Snow cat


Kitten


Today … Today … Today

A President Trump double header on the 30th….. after the double header on the 29th.

LIVE: PRESIDENT TRUMP HOLDS A RALLY IN JOHNSTOWN, PA – 8/30/24

45th President of the United States, President Donald J. Trump to Hold a Rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on Friday, August 30, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. EDT.

Watch LIVE on RSBN starting at 10:30 a.m. ET.

RSBN will have their normal great coverage.

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LIVE: PRESIDENT TRUMP SPEAKS AT MOMS FOR LIBERTY NATIONAL SUMMIT IN D.C. – 8/30/24

President Trump will address the third annual National “Joyful Warriors” Summit in Washington, DC, as a special guest on Friday, August 30, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.

Watch LIVE on RSBN starting at 6:30 p.m. ET.

RSBN will have their normal great coverage.

Moghrey Mie Ya’ll 🙂

Jamey Johnson, Four Walls of Raiford, Lynyrd Skynyrd cover,featuring Cowboy Eddie Long on the Dobro.

fyi: Raiford is a prison in North Eastern Florida.

The Easybeats – 

Friday On My Mind (French TV, 1967)


The Troggs – 

Wild Thing

The Yardbirds –

For Your Love (1965)

30 August 2023 Jack Sonni, American guitarist (Dire Straits, 1985-88), dies at 68

Dire Straits – The Man’s Too Strong 

30 August

J. J. Thomson
(1856-1940)

English physicist who discovered the electron (Nobel 1906), dies at 83

Biography: J. J. Thomson was awarded the 1906 Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of electron. In 1897 he was the first to suggest the subatomic particle (electron) though this study of the properties of cathode rays.

Thomson was also a remarkable teacher and headed up the famous Cavendish Laboratory at Cambridge University. Six of his research students won Nobel Prizes in Physics (Charles Glover Barkla, Niels Bohr, Max Born, William Henry Bragg, Owen Willans Richardson and Charles Thomson Rees Wilson) and two won Nobel Prizes for Chemistry (Ernest Rutherford and Francis William Aston).

Thomson’s son also became a Nobel Prize winner, George Paget Thomson won in 1937 for work also on Electrons.

Fairport Convention
Bring ‘Em Down
Timeless and a good song that matches our times even now

Four young Australian brothers covering Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man”. They call their band, “Mixed Up Everything”.

Greetings Treepers!

🙏✝️🙏

Hello Bet (Not Midler),

I’m sending this message in response to your post to me yesterday.

I went to Corsicana because the SS office is only about 1 hr away…Tyler is about 1:15.

I arrived about 35 minutes early because when I tried the Tyler office about one month earlier, it was packed with about 60 people! I did an immediate about face and headed home.

The Corsicana office was surprisingly clean. It ran effectively and politely. I was stunned! I was the first in line after they opened about five minutes early. I was on my way within 15 minutes. Almost unreal.

I rolled my thankful rumpsky home and ended up talking to GrandpaM on the way back.

Niiiiice!

Have a blessed day! 🕶️✝️🕶️

I could not find a good video for cursday but I found this today…:

Four Dancers – Edgar Degas
Ray Charles – You don’t know me

Mother and Children – Mary Cassatt

Paul Simon – Mother and Child Reunion

August 30

MORNING

The king held out … the golden sceptre. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre. Esth. 5:2

It shall come to pass, when he crieth unto me, that I will hear; for I am gracious. Exo. 22:27

We have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. We love him, because he first loved us. I John 4:16-19

Let us draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Heb. 10:22

For through him we … have access by one Spirit unto the Father. Eph. 2:18

We have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. Eph. 3:12

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Heb. 4:16

EVENING

They said, … It is manna: for they wist not what it was. Exo. 16:15

Without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh. I Tim. 3:16

The bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world. John 6:33

Your fathers did eat marina in the wilderness, and are dead. John 6:49

If any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. John 6:51

My flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. John 6:55

The children of Israel … gathered, some more, some less. He that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack. They gathered it every morning, every man according to his eating. Exo. 16:17, 18, 21

Take no thought, saying, What shall we eat: or, What shall we drink? Your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matt. 6:31-33

 Bagster
https://dailylightdevotional.org/08/0830.html

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.     –   1 John 4:1  

Most children in America have headed back to school, or they soon will. There is excitement in the air as they look forward to different classrooms, teachers, and topics. In higher grades, students will often receive a syllabus and course outline, explaining not only the core content of what they will learn, but the schedule for testing—pop quizzes not included! Testing: now, that’s a quick way to throw water on the excitement. 

The person who intentionally follows Christ is on a lifetime learning program. Tests are to be expected, and the occasional, out-of-the-blue, “pop quiz“ will challenge progress. Much of your learning is to enable you to know truth from error (1 John 4:6).

This is especially important in the time of the last days, which some believe are upon us, as false teachers will seek to seduce even those who are well studied. Many will fall victim to their destructive ways (2 Peter 2:1-3). In today’s verse, John is calling on believers to be continually able to discern spiritual deception. 

It is time for the Christian to be the test administrator. Pastor and author Ray Stedman writes, “It is important to note that there is here a very clear recognition of what the Bible teaches all the way through—that behind the false prophet or false teacher is an evil spirit.

Men simply do not speak out of their own intellectual attainments. Quite unconscious to themselves as they are being guided—and misguided—by an evil spirit.” Bible commentary author David Guzik says, “True prophecy and true teaching will present the true Jesus.”

Spiritual discernment is needed daily in the United States because the devil and his forces seize every opportunity to deceive. Be wise, not gullible. Your course of study is God’s Word. Anything that conflicts with Scripture is not to be trusted. 

Pray for discernment for Christian students as false teachers also occupy some American classrooms. 

https://www.presidentialprayerteam.org/daily-prayer-briefing?utm_source=daily_briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_content=daily_briefing#devotional

Remember former Senator Benn Sasse and his job as President at the University of Florida. Chicago Mayor Lightfoot was appointed a senior leadership fellow at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The Deep State money launders funds through book deals, campaign funds, or a university job. Now Christie will teach a new course at Yale. lol, you cannot make this stuff up. 

I’m a day late but this was too good not to share…

Mighta been me in another time? 🧐😳

“Aaron Swaniger lived on Rowans Creek just up the mountain from Cades Cove.

He was a true mountaineer in every sense of the word.

He was never seen without his trusty smoke stick.

And he was known to tilt its barrel at any stranger until he knew exactly who you were, where you were going and what your business was.

A true survivalist, he lived alone and preferred the company of animals.

Over the years, he had several pet deer and even a tame bear.

Occasionally, he would follow the creek down the mountain to Cades Cove to do some tradin’.”
-Squire Elroy
(Photo taken in 1935)

Lady,

-“levity” enough?

Moonlit Shipwreck at Sea – Thomas Moran

LoLa & Hauser – Moonlight Sonata

Moon Light – Edvard Munch

Moon River – Clapton & Beck

Couple Gazing at the Moon – Caspar David Friedrich

Martin & Lewis – That’s Amore

Verse of the Day for Friday, August 30, 2024

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“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.” 

Proverbs 16:3 (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



PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER

Psalm 91. The most powerful prayer from the Bible. God’s protection, healing 

#psalm91 #psalms #prayer

Pray Everyday

https://rumble.com/v57jz8d-psalm-91.the-most-powerful-prayer-from-the-bible.-gods-protection-healing-p.html

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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 !!!  ❤️❤️❤️



JUST FOR FUN

SHALL WE 

When life is fraught with turmoil and sorrow
What shall we do to change up the morrow
Shall we kick up our heels and happy dance 
Would you like to oblige by happenstance

Shall we fly through the air without a plane
Shall we just be silly and go insane
Shall we walk up the path in the bright sun
What else can we drum up to have some fun

Take out your sketchpad and draw me a pic
A serene water scene and boat right quick
I will pen you a poem if you would like
Until it’s lunchtime for this little tyke 

Almost forgot a fresh flower bouquet 
If okay with you please choose the array
What is a meal without a centerpiece
And a hot looking chef who can appease

Shall we walk to the lake and row a boat
Shall we jump in the water try to float
If the fishes are swimming skip that part
Don’t want them nipping my toes a la carte

If we play hide and seek might be unfair
Cause I could get lost just about anywhere
Maybe we could try a quick game of pool
But sorry to say I’d just play the fool

I am out of ideas lest you have some
So far my suggestions they just seem dumb
I know what deep down I would like to do
Be on the deck and just cuddle with you

D01: 08/01/2023



This old dog video cracks me up

Good afternoon all.

Contrary to my plans I didn’t get a darn thing done yesterday except play on this computer. Too darn hot by the time I went out to get to work so I just came in and played.

But this morning I was up before the sun and well rested and ready. As soon as it was light enough I was outside getting those gutter downspout diffusers in and back filling. When I finished it was 80 deg. outside. But they are all in the ground and done. I used self tapping screws to secure the vital connections and then sprayed those screws with clear FlexSeal to make them last longer. All done!

Those that think they want to do the same need to be sure they get the gutter guards so that leaves and stuff don’t clog the system. I got Leafguard on all my gutters at the beginning of the summer.

So glad to have that out of the way. As I write this Real Feel is already 94 deg.

A video for just when you wish to go for a drive (in Switzerland)

Prayer for Serenity 1: When Things Seem Out of Control
You did everything you could to assure a positive outcome, but it didn’t turn out the way you wanted or expected. We’ve all been there. It tests our faith. Maybe you accept the outcome or maybe you’re frustrated. God wants to help you put the situation into perspective and remember that he is always in control of every situation—even those you so desperately want to control.

Dear Lord, It feels like everything is out of control in my life right now. I know good things are happening too but the stress is overshadowing them. I wanted a better answer, things to change, but my hopes are dashed. Many people try to comfort me by saying that you’re in control, but it doesn’t bring me comfort. It seems condescending.

Lord, I want to understand and discern the plans you have for me. Father, restore my faith as I trust that you’re omniscient and I’m not. Envelope me with your peaceful balm to soothe my questioning mind. Remind me that you hold the whole world in your hands and all things work for good to those who believe in you. I do believe! Amen

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

Prayer for Serenity 2: When Anxiety Overtakes Rationality
God didn’t create doubt, anxiety, or worry. Satan did to rob us of our joy, peace, and sleep. God knows common sense can flee when we’re under stress, so he gave us a remedy when we experience mind hijackers: “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7). Charles Spurgeon advised that, “Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.”

Lord, you know how irrational I can become when I’m anxious. I can’t reign in my thoughts. Instead of expecting the best, I worry and wonder. I fret. My stomach churns, my heart races, and I can’t take my mind off the issue. I know you don’t want me living in a constant state of turmoil. It’s not good for my physical or mental health. It makes people around me miserable and keeps me living in a perpetual state of chaos instead of calmness, which I crave.

Father, you tell me in your Word to cast all my anxiety on you and so I’m doing that in this prayer. I lay at your feet the things I’m struggling with and I implore you Lord to free my mind of concerns. Remind me please to take deep breaths and trust that you can make a way even when the path is not visible to me. Father, please lead me to refreshing Scriptures when I feel anxiety approaching. Holy Spirit fill me with the serene peace and joy of the Lord. Amen

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Isaiah 26:3 NLT

Prayer for Serenity 3: When Fear Overcomes Faith

Faith is the opposite of fear. The antidote to fear is to renew and reaffirm your trust in God when things are going well, when things look bleak, and every time in between. Don’t doubt him. Realize and internalize that God’s got this and he’s way ahead of us. Elisabeth Elliot once said, “Fear arises when we imagine that everything depends on us.”

Scriptures remind us to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5). In times of trial, we may find ourselves by God’s grace able to overcome our fears quickly, or it could be an extended journey. The triumph will be worth the struggle as it draws us closer to God when we go straight to prayer and reliance on him.

Dear Father, I’ll admit that I’m fearful right now. My world seems unsteady and unpredictable and I’m afraid. I want to trust you in all circumstances. Please help me rely on you and avoid the instigators of fear. When I’m tempted to turn on the news, nudge me to pick up my Bible. When conversation becomes uncomfortable, please give me words to change the subject.

Lord, my hope is in you. Your Word always brings calmness to my soul and your presence in prayer is soothing and restful. I will not be afraid. I love you Lord and know that you first loved me. Greater love could no man have than to lay down his life as you did for me, even when I was so undeserving. Remind me Lord to believe when I forget that you are greater than anyone or any force in this world. I feel my fear subsiding as my love for you grows greater. Praise God from whom all blessings flow, even to me. Amen

The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8

Prayer for Serenity 4: When What-if’s Overshadow What-Is

In Everyday Brave, I admit that I’m an overthinker and a perfectionist. Overthinkers imagine all the things that could go wrong or could happen. We wake up in the middle of the night ‘what-iffing’ and often create our own stress. We anticipate the worst in the future, robbing ourselves of the joys of the present. Overthinkers create problems in our minds that don’t exist and probably won’t ever occur. Perfectionists second-guess ourselves, never thinking we’re good enough or smart enough. Many don’t even try for fear of failure.

Lord, imagining future problems and never being satisfied with my, or others, performance doesn’t make me happy. I awfulize. I try to cope in my own strength and expectations instead of depending on you. Please teach me how to focus on actual circumstances and let go of those I fabricate. I waste so much of my life in a perpetual state of unrest.

You are my strong fortress, my anchor, my source of joy, serenity, and peaceful thoughts. Keep me grounded on the firm foundation of your Word and your ways. Guide me on paths of righteousness. You are the truth, the way, and the life. Amen

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34

Prayer for Serenity 5: When You Want to Give Up or Give In

Stress is debilitating. Even with our best intentions, the weight of whatever is bothering us can defeat our motivation to rectify the situation. We feel helpless and hopeless. It seems easier living with the source of our stress than praying to God for how we should respond. Often, he will direct us to take no action. It’s not our battle this time. Other times, he wants us to be resilient, resourceful, and rectify the situation remembering: “I can do all this through Christ who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:13).

Dear Lord, please refresh me with your living water. Let the Holy Spirit flow over me. Remind me that this world is not my home and to keep my eyes looking heavenly. I can so easily lose sight of you in the midst of my problems and the world’s craziness.

Others are watching how I react to stress and difficulties. They need to see that my dependence is on you. My source of hope is you working in ways I might not see.

I want to be an encourager when asked how I can still have a smile on my face and joy in my voice as I carry on in the midst of stressful times. Please don’t let darkness overtake me Lord as I seek your face in morning’s light and the stillness of night. I will not be discouraged for I know the Lord my God is with me wherever I go. Praise you Father. Amen

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26

https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/prayer/calming-prayers-for-serenity-during-stressful-times.html



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