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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AMEN !!
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Good stuff Dear Garrison! (Per usual) ❤️
Very rare Tink sighting!
Afternoon, dear lady. And thank you! 🙂
❤️
Yadent
😃 😀 😄 😁
Reminds me of my son in his basketball uni as a 7 year old!
This is definitely a laid back kitty!
At 05 seconds, even the Queen of Aggieland can be late….
20 January 2025 John Sykes, English rock guitarist and songwriter (Whitesnake, 1984-87 – “Still the Night”; Thin Lizzy, 1982-83, 1996-2009; Blue Murder), dies of cancer at 65
Whitesnake – Still of the Night
20 January
Meat Loaf
(1947-2022)
American rock musician and singer-songwriter (“Bat Out of Hell”; Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad”), dies at 74
Biography: Meat Loaf, born Marvin Lee Aday, was an American singer and best-selling artist known for his Bat Out of Hell trilogy. Over his career he sold more than 65 million albums, including “I’d Do Anything for Love.” He also had an acting career, appearing in Spice World (1997).
Objects In The Rear View Mirror
I would do anything
Life is a Lemon
20 January 2018 Jim Rodford, English rock bassist (The Kinks(1978-1997; Argent(1969-1976; Zombies(1968, 2001–2018; died 2018)), dies after a fall at 76
Hold Your Head Up-Argent-1972-(Long Version)
The Kinks – Come Dancing
The Zombies – Time Of The Season (with lyrics) official
20 January 2017 Ronald Mundy, American doo-wop tenor vocalist (The Marcels -“Blue Moon”), dies of pneumonia at 73
20 January 2013 Bob Engemann, American singer, (The Lettermen), dies at 77
Happy Together – The Lettermen – Bob Engemann
20 January
Etta James
[Jamesetta Hawkins]
(1938-2012)
American singer (“Roll With Me”; “At Last”), dies from leukemia at 73
Photo in Bio section
At Last
20 January 2009 David “Fathead” Newman, American jazz saxophonist (Ray Charles – “The Right Time”), dies of pancreatic cancer at 75
DAVID FATHEAD NEWMAN: “Makin’ Whoopee”. Studio-Live 1988, “NIGHT MUSIC” #9
20 January 2002 Henry Cosby, American songwriter, musician and producer for Motown (“Tears of a Clown”), dies at 73
153+ Works currently held by ASCAP/BMI
Producer / Composer
My husband’s favorite! She was playing at a club in NO when Gus was there for work.
I insisted he go. He had a blast. Got bombed and caught a cab back to his hotel.
Still talks about it!
Good morning Magic. Thanks for this song, Blue Moon. Brought big smiles this morning and fond memories. One of my favorite doo-wop songs.
Have a wonderful day.
Mornin’ Dear Pat
Blue Moon – 7th grade dance class!
The one and only!
re: Meatloaf
He also had an acting career, appearing in Spice World (1997)
Ummmm … Fight Club?
He really only wanted to be an actor, was in 113 titles as actor. 194 as self.
Rocky Horror Picture Show was the first credit.
Singing was his “waiting tables” gig in Hollywood & I believe he made more money as singer than actor would be my guess.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001533/
Fight Club!
BOB !!!
20 January
Johnny Weissmuller
(1904-1984)
Romanian-American actor (Tarzan) and swimmer (5 Olympic gold 1924, 28), dies of pulmonary edema at 79
Biography: Johnny Weissmuller won five Olympic gold medals across two Olympic games, 1924 and 1928 and set a number of world records in freestyle.
Went on to become a Hollywood actor, portraying Tarzan, in 12 feature films for which is he justly famous for Tarzan’s legendary yell.
20 January
Etta James
[Jamesetta Hawkins]
(1938-2012)
American singer (“Roll With Me”; “At Last”), dies from leukemia at 73
Biography: Jamesetta was the product of a broken home, and found solace in song. First as a member of her church choir, and then bitten by the doo-wop bug. As a teenager, she was discovered and championed by bandleader and impresario Johnny Otis. Otis suggested the stage name of Etta James and produced her early hit “The Wallflower” with her girl group, The Peaches.
James went on to a solo career with smash cross-over hit “At Last”. She continued recording R&B and blues music, although hampered by the instability caused by substance abuse and addiction, she recorded memorable tunes such as “Tell Mama”, “I’d Rather Be Blind”, and “Something’s Got A Hold of Me”.
She was recognized by her peers with inductions in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1993), the Grammy Hall of Fame (1999), the Rockabilly Hall of Fame (2001), and the Blues Hall of Fame in (2001). She also received a Grammy lifetime achievement award in 2003.
In 2009, Beyoncé performed a cover of “At Last” at the inaugural ball for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama’s first dance as the first couple.
20 January
Meat Loaf
(1947-2022)
American rock musician and singer-songwriter (“Bat Out of Hell”; Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad”), dies at 74
Biography: Meat Loaf, born Marvin Lee Aday, was an American singer and best-selling artist known for his Bat Out of Hell trilogy. Over his career he sold more than 65 million albums, including “I’d Do Anything for Love.” He also had an acting career, appearing in Spice World (1997).
Meat Loaf’s “Bat Out of Hell” album was one of my favorites back in the day…
Meat Loaf Aday…”Aday” didn’t go by that I didn’t listen to this whole album when I was a freshman in high school…
As always…Thank You, Wand !!
Marvin Lee Aday. He later changed Marvin to Michael.
A unique voice and talent.
I never got to see him. Had tickets once but Meat cancelled due to illness.
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I was in Boston for a Red Sox game the first time I heard, “Paradise by the Dashboard Lights.”
With all the baseball parables, it was perfect!
IU wins!
IU is now a University that has the distinction of having undefeated championships in both NCAA Basketball and Football.
The only other University that can make that claim is UCLA, having been undefeated in NCAA Football in 1954 and having multiple undefeated seasons in basketball.
IU’s basketball and Football undefeated seasons are more recent than any of the UCLA undefeated seasons in either sport.
Congrats, rah!
If it couldn’t be us, glad it was y’all.
Thanks! it
s been a long, long, loooooong time comin!
It was a great game and the Indiana quarterback showed Miami that they were a tad wrong on their assessment that he didn’t have what it takes to play big time college football
Really one of the biggest stories that is not getting near the press it should IMO is how Curt Cignetti has turned a team with more losing season the winners around in 2 years!
Winter storm this weekend for mid Atlantic?
No Aurora spotted last night from geomagnetic storm.
Insanely cold her in Canada.
My brother sent me this picture a few minutes ago. He is parked along the road just watching. Oh the power of a living God.
DD
Very nice Dan!
Yep! and your gonna share it with us as usual. Later this week there will be winter storm warnings all the way down into Texas and across to the Carolinas. Florida will once again have falling iguana warnings.
The snow and ice will pass south of my place in Indiana but the cold sure won’t.
Good morning rah. Currently they are forecasting an icy, snow mix, beginning Friday, continuing into Saturday and Saturday evening here in North Texas. I am approx. 5 miles from the red River and it will be “hit or miss” for how severe the weather will get.
I greatly appreciate your weather updates and your other comments and stories. Thank you. Have a most blessed and wonderful day.
Thank you.
The Peacock came ambling up for a feed this morning. He seems fine despite the cold weather. I guess he nests in Brea and Josh’s barn about a 1/4 mile to the east of us so he’s got plenty of straw and hay to nest in and is safe from predators. I think it’s funny that he walks a 1/4 mile to our place to get a feed every few days and then ambles back the way he came when he’s had enough.
Insanely cold here in Wisconsin as well. -11F ! Brr…
Don’t laugh . . . 47F right now in central Texas . . . And my old bones are c-o-l-d . . . Hope the polar vortex stays away. 🙂
Good morning Dan. That is so magnificent to see! I do not live where these lights can be seen, so I appreciate photos from those fortunate enough to see them. Thank you for posting it. Yes, the power of God is unmatchable! Amen
Have a most blessed day.
Wow!
Thanks for sharing, Dan.
Good morning all!
Here is a rap that I think all here will like:
https://x.com/i/status/2013273011369979997
Wow! Thanks, rah. I sent this to my daughter who just told me she is ‘being out-eviled’.
Which is preposterous as no-one can ‘out-evil’ that girl.
And I saved it for myself.
Thanks rah. I am not particularly fond of rap, but the words and music of this song are really nice and easy on the ears.
Greetings Treepers! 🤜✝️🤛☝️
Greetings, Frank Field!
I woke up at my usual 3am in a foul mood but you beautiful Treepers have made it better!
Thank you!
There it is – you can sit by me Lady.
😁
I can totally imagine Pres. Trump using that line on some of those stuffed shirt Europeans!
Mornin’ Idaho
morning Soaz
please
hug a burro for me
How ’bout I hug 2!
as long as they know the hugs are from me
giggle
they sure do love you
Hey there Ms SoAZburroLady- I just realized…… you are heading a burrocracy!
Love it GB!!!
Some blues for a Tuesday
Saint Porphyrios, Bishop of Gaza in Palestine (+ 420) please pray for and protect the remaining original Christians in the Holy Land and the Levant. +++
They “Duck” every time the truck goes under a bridge!!
dogsmaw
Probably why they call duck feathers “down.”
inconceivably bad pun but you went for it anyway
I salute you, Madam !
🫡 ha ha ha
Nim, at my age, I av nothing to lose!
FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND ALL IN NEED OF PRAYER
PRAISE AND WORSHIP
JESUS – Peaceful Instrumental Worship for Prayer, Meditation & Quiet Time with God
Beautiful, duchess . . . Thanks for posting, love.
EACH DAY WE TAKE UP THE OFFENSIVE WEAPON OF THE WORD OF GOD – THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT – ONE VERSE OPENS THE DOOR TO THE CONTEXT OF THE CHAPTER MESSAGE
Verse of the Day for Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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“The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.”
Psalms 12:6 (KJV)
COMMENTARY FOR PSALMS 12
The psalmist begs help of God, because there were none among men whom he durst trust.
– This psalm furnishes good thoughts for bad times; a man may comfort himself with such meditations and prayers. Let us see what makes the times bad, and when they may be said to be so. Ask the children of this world, What makes the times bad? they will tell you, Scarcity of money, decay of trade, and the desolations of war, make the times bad: but the Scripture lays the badness of the times on causes of another nature, #2Ti 3:1, &c.|: perilous times shall come, for sin shall abound; and of this David complains. When piety decays times really are bad. He who made man’s mouth will call him to an account for his proud, profane, dissembling, or even useless words. When the poor and needy are oppressed, then the times are very bad. God himself takes notice of the oppression of the poor, and the sighing of the needy. When wickedness abounds, and is countenanced by those in authority, then the times are very bad. See with what good things we are here furnished for such bad times; and we cannot tell what times we may be reserved for. 1. We have a God to go to, from whom we may ask and expect the redress of all our grievances. 2. God will certainly punish and restrain false and proud men. 3. God will work deliverance for his oppressed people. His help is given in the fittest time. Though men are false, God is faithful; though they are not to be trusted, God is. The preciousness of God’s word is compared to silver refined to the highest degree. How many proofs have been given of its power and truth! God will secure his chosen remnant, however bad the times are. As long as the world stands, there will be a generation of proud and wicked men. But all God’s people are put into the hands of Christ our Saviour; there they are in safety, for none can pluck them thence; being built on Him, the Rock, they are safe, notwithstanding temptation or persecution come with ever so much force upon them.
Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710.
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Verse of the Day – January 20, 2026 (Morning Prayer
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Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered !!!
WE ARE FIGHTING A SPIRITUAL WAR OF GOOD VERSUS EVIL
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.
PLEASE PRAY FOR ABUSED, MISSING, AND TRAFFICKED CHILDREN
BE MY VOICE
CHILD NOT CHOICE
JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN
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
MAPA = MAKE AMERICA PRAY AGAIN
From the C. S. Lewis Institute.org
Dear God,
You have commanded us in Your Word to pray and give thanks for all people.
Please bless everyone who belongs to Your family, and help. us to act and think and rejoice as followers of Christ should, in everything we do, so we can help to bring others into Your Kingdom.
Bless those who do not yet know You, and help them to discover Your Truth. And please help me to help them, especially those I do not really like. Help me to forgive like You do.
Please show me what I ought to be when I grow up, and help me to study and learn so that I can best serve You with the gifts and talents You have given me.
Thank You for all the people who work so hard at so many different careers; please bless their work, protect those whose jobs are dangerous, and make sure that they fairly earn enough to make a living and help others.
Bless all those who must work together, giving them a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect and kindness toward each other.
Bless everybody who is in charge and responsible for others—parents, teachers, government officials, military leaders, and police officers. Help our lawmakers to make wise laws and decisions that will keep society well ordered and peaceful..
Please bless all the soldiers fighting for peace and freedom around the world, and bring all wars to an end that will uphold Your justice and righteousness.
Bless everybody who is poor or sick or in any other kind of trouble. Make them so joyful in You that their problems seem less troublesome, even before they completely go away. Help us to remember to help and comfort those who are having troubles, and please give us the ability to do so wisely.
Bless everybody who is growing old or in danger of dying, and give them an opportunity to come to You before they leave this world, so that they will live forever in the next.
Bless all my family and friends. Help us to live and learn and have fun together in love, being an example of the love and consideration for others that You want everyone to have for each other in the one great family of Your Kingdom.
Bless all of those who have done nice things for me today, and forgive all those who have been mean to me, and help them to repent and make friends.
Forgive me for all the wrong things I have done and the unkind things I have thought, and fill me with Your Holy Spirit so that I may think and love in a Christlike way.
Thank You, Jesus, for saving me on the Cross, and blessing me with Your love all my life.
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
Amen.
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
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HAVE A VERY BLESSED DAY !!! ❤️❤️❤️
Good morning Duchess, and thank you for all the scriptures and images and poems you provide to give our souls the nourishment we need to carry on every day. I pray you and yours also have a blessed day.
She’s got it!
https://x.com/i/status/2013459580399812678
WOW
More on the weather that’s coming. I suspect those south of the snow line that get the ice storm are going to be hurting far worse than the rest of us. Though my area is not going to be in the ice band this time, this kind of thing is a big reason why I got the whole house generator. The cold that comes behind the ice is what really hurts. Gas stations lose power and it can be tough to even find kerosene for heaters.
https://x.com/i/status/2013659869576859693
I like the guy who kicked the camera over in the gym
Rank & react CCTV caught instant karmahttps://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/svg/1f923.svg #funny #funnylaugh #youtubeshorts #memes #funnynoise
I think he will live to regret this.
https://x.com/i/status/2013676452919550367
rah – the tweet apparently got updated – needs an updated link
They were both so confused….🤣 😂 🤣 😂
(turn up sound)
EVENING PRAYERS
Healing Prayers
Prayer for Restorative Rest
Healing Hand, as I lay in my bed this evening, I pray for Your restorative power to touch my life. Mend what has been broken, soothe what has been hurt, and heal what has been wounded. May I find in sleep the healing that my body and spirit need and wake to a day of renewed health and vitality. Amen.
Evening Prayer for Wholeness
Gentle Healer, with the night’s calm, I seek Your healing for my body, mind, and soul. Where there is pain, bring relief; where there is fatigue, bring restoration; where there is distress, bring tranquility. Wrap me in Your peace as I trust in Your loving care to make me whole. Amen.
Prayer for Comfort in Illness
Lord of Comfort, as I face the trials of illness, I pray for Your healing touch. Ease my discomfort, calm my anxiety, and deliver me from my afflictions. In Your mercy, may I find the comfort that leads to a peaceful rest, knowing that You are with me, sustaining and healing me. Amen.
Nighttime Blessing for Healing
Divine Physician, under the canopy of the night sky, I pray for Your healing blessings. Let Your life-giving energy flow through every cell, every nerve, every aspect of my being. May my rest be deep, my healing complete, and my faith in Your power absolute. Bless me with the gift of health, and let my gratitude be a testament to Your mercy. Amen.
Serene Prayer for Recovery
Merciful Restorer, as I seek repose in the stillness of this night, I ask for Your healing hand upon my life. Guide the hands of those who care for me, provide wisdom for the paths of recovery, and grant patience for the journey. In this serene hour, let Your comfort envelop me, as I place my trust in Your plan for a full recovery. Amen.
https://enlightio.com/evening-prayers-for-today
JUST BECAUSE…
FIRST IN MIND
There once was a man named Jim
Whose chances for love were slim
Though he tried and he tried
Something missing inside
Kept love from finding him.
He talked with his friend named Jake
And asked him what it would take
To find a lady who is smart and sweet
Who would ne’er be inclined to retreat
A mighty fine wife she would make.
Jake thought a moment – then said
The answer is one you might dread
The key to love is simple to me
Not at all profound, you see
It is about putting her first instead.
Love is not found but discovered
In the things that are uncovered
Love is patient; love is kind
With another first in mind
And hope in the future recovered.
D01: 01/20/2019
KEEP PRAYING FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP
Amen.
Amen
Extra prayers for Tina Peters, accused of pushing another inmate (who reportedly attacked Tina)
Amen.
Amen
Amen
Amen.
Amen
Amen.
✝️ Lord, thank You for the day. Amen.
Stop Press
President Trump just signed an exec order reopening Mental Asylums.
Plans are afoot to change the locks on the Congress Building and they are recruiting “persons” in white coats.
Meanwhile iron bars are being fitted to the windows of Palace of Westminster in London.