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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Ooh, ooh, ooh. Mr. Kotter…
I’ve been watching a couple interviews with Fr. Chad Ripperger, an exorcist, and his take on events and the influence of the demonic. The things he discusses should cause us to reflect. Do we believe demons are real? Can we believe in Christ and poo poo the reality of the demonic? And do we spend enough time in prayer and ask for protection from them? Lead us not into temptation. Deliver us from evil.
(When I just so happened to see the comment count at zero, Horse Shack popped into my brain, and I couldn’t help myself. Please excuse me.)
I came to post for CURSDAY, and first stopped to see if Sundance had posted any new threads. He has, and it is vital that as sunlight pours in from his continuing exposure of malign forces which to this day still operate in the dark, dank sewers of DC, Treepers here who might miss it be apprised of it.
There is no other explanation for the otherwise inexplicable that we are witnessing today, Charles. Everywhere.
Yes, there are demons, dear sir.
Yes, please Dearest Lord, deliver us from evil.
Four hours.
Jesus Christ is Lord 🙏🏻
Most believers I know agree that there are demons, and they believe that demons can tempt them and put thoughts in their head, but very few take Jesus at His word when He said that His sheep hear His voice. They believe God speaks ONLY through the Bible, or warm fuzzies when they feel like they’re in His will.
They believe that demons can talk to them, but not so for the still small Voice. How sad!
Your train of thought was mine, Allen, as I tried to get back to sleep last night after reading Sundance’s thread, and more specifically, the comments after. But to be fair, it has been for much longer.
Not only sad, but heartbreakingly so.
From my favorite group of Mobile Alabama boys–Demons in your Choir
So good, Righted 💕
I try to not get too involved in the info and its hard as he connects a lot of info to today’s politics…don’t want to extend an unintentional invite, if you know what I mean…
…But one thing is sure, in my humble opinion…these priests, are very, very special…and deserve our prayers.
This is how I, as a non Catholic, came to know of Father Ripperger, Aggie. From his beautiful, peaceful eulogy for his own father.
Those who serve the Lord have my prayers. They are truly on the front lines 🙏🏻
I hope any who scroll this thread will listen…12 minutes and good for our souls 🙏🏻
I can’t get this to play Sis, what am I doing wrong?
Here’s hoping…
Thank you, but still didn’t come up, so weird.
Somedays they work fine.
Something on our end.
Can you Google it? I found it easily 🙏🏻 Worth trying…
“Our battle is not against human forces but against the principalities and powers, the rulers of this world of darkness, the evil spirits in regions above.” [Eph.6:12] Jesus/God conquered death for us, through his crucifixion death and resurrection, for every human who confesses with their lips that he is Lord and believes that God raised him from the dead. [Romans10:9-10] He will come again to reclaim the earth and reconstitute Eden the way he originally intended, ruling with his glorified human believer/imagers and divine imagers. “Do you not know that the believers will judge the world? … Do you not know that we are to judge angels?” [1Cor.6:2-3] “God planned it before all ages for our glory. None of the rulers of this age knew the mystery; if they had known it, they would never have crucified the Lord of glory.” [1Cor.2:7-8] The spiritual forces of darkness continue to fight to keep their influence over nations and draw as many humans as possible away from believing in Jesus. Peace
Interesting, Betsy…. Thanks for posting.
Haven’t got through all the video (4 hours),
but I’m working my way through it.
I have always believed in what he was saying in the video.
There’s a few people I have encountered that were possessed.
There’s the usual great post below on the Armor of God, that’s helpful.
Yes, it is long. I am doing the same, Donna. For the content alone, I think its best to listen this way. A section, absorb, then move to the next.
I came across Fr. Ripperger, about a month ago…am a cradle Catholic and believe in evil.
Fr. Ripperger has some interesting videos about it all….and I believe it. And “cause us to reflect…” I believe that reflection should be done on our knees in humility to our Lord Jesus Christ. And we don’t spend enough time in prayer, yours truly included…
The one thing to remember, that many other oppositional keyboard libs forget or ignore….these priests that are “appointed” by their Diocese, undergo lengthy education and training, in Rome. And their training is much more than what the ‘self appointed’ internet experts have to say. The education involves stuff the rest of the world does not know, deeply historical stuff.
Mary Queen of Heaven, pray for us.
Padre Pio often said “The Rosary is the Weapon”. He used to get beat up, in is ‘cell’ at San Giovanni Rotundo. His fellow priests used to hear him getting beaten up by the demons…he would have bruises on his body that were not present the night before.
Evil never sleeps.
We read of various incidents where Jesus cast out demons but demons are no longer a big deal and threat to the followers of Jesus.
The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!” And he said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” (Luke 10:17-20)
One of my favorites. passages.
We have permission from the Highest Authority 🙏🏻
Should direct him to the pope for an exorcism.
✝️ 🇺🇸 🙏 Make America GOSPEL’d Again! 👍 🙏
AMEN !!
✝️ Posting for WP
President Trump, just a suggestion.
Hire Kenda Lenseigne, shown in the video below, as the “shooting and holstering your weapon” instructor for your lady secret service agents. If you still have any DEI agents hanging around after Butler.
10 accurate shots in less than 11 seconds on a galloping / turning horse …. that included using two pistols, requiring holstering and drawing within the 11 seconds.
That lady can ride and shoot, for sure!
Cowboy Mounted Shooting World Record Kenda Lenseigne
Morning, Garrison 💕 Guess what time it is almost? God bless our four footed, tail wagging friends. Fortunate are those who have known their devotion….
Not yet, but soon 😊☕
Oh my gosh 😂
Maybe we all could use a spa day 😂❤️
Cats have theirs, sis.
(Don’t try this at home!! 😎)
That was something else. She must have been doing this to the cat since it was a kitten for it to be so calm through all the different treatments.
I could use a spa treatment today. Love Pugs.
What wonderful story. Loyalty from your dog surpasses everything. This is a favorite today.
The appropriate response 💕😂👍🏻
Exactly Sis 😂
And we were taught to never waste food, so there…😂
Waste not, want not is a favourite mantra in this house. Absolutely!! 😊👍🏻
That looks like me when the water or waitress wants to remove my plate before the fries are finished, especially the fresh cut, steak type fries!
This had me laughing out loud! He appears to be quite proud of his accomplishment though. A favorite this Cursday.
LOL, very nice.
My favourite this week because there is a priceless lesson in it 💕
Will have to agree wholeheartedly with you Betsy. A very priceless lesson. I have seen numerous individuals that had no financial worries but were very unhappy and paranoid most of the time. I would rather be happy, joyful, grateful for what the Lord has provided me than have the unhappiness I see on these people.
Sure I worry some, but I know that the Lord will provide what I need not necessarily what I want.
Yes, that’s the key I think. And yes, I worry, too, on occasions. It takes so little to make me happy. The blessings when they come are that much more precious. We trust, He will provide. Amen 🙏🏻💕
Marvelous painting, Bet. Thanks for posting this.
I long to be in it, dear friend. Bet I’m not on my own…
No, you’re not alone. Paint me in with you.
Plenty of room, girl…on it!!! 💕
arf
arf
woof
woof
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ 💕 💕
😂 😂 😂 😂 😂!!!! 💕😁
I would also like to be in it as well.
Climb on in!!! 💕
Glorious !
Balm for a weary soul, MJF.
Love this painting. I see beauty, peacefulness and contentment in this painting.
Hahahahahaaaaa!! Does he care?
No he does not 😌💕
Good afternoon Jake. Love this photo and the look on the dog’s face is priceless. Tolerating but not necessarily enjoying it. Laughing
A good family dog will but up with almost any abuse from a baby/toddler.
Yet mine learned the first time a grandchild came over. The first little growl and they were put down and held on the floor for a couple of minutes until the totally submitted and quit struggling. They learned they had not moved up in the pack, but remained at the bottom while the baby was always going to be above them.
The other lesson they learned day one was no food aggression at their bowl. I would stick my face in the bowl with them and take the bowl away from them. Never had a problem with food aggression after a couple of times of doing that.
This is the Awwwww contribution to Cursday! Love this.
When you run out of baby wipes 😂
Laughing again. Dog’s face tells it all!
maybe.
most practices would not want to unduly disturb a patient in hospital.
there are lines and catheters that can be destroyed
(that looks like a transfusion of all things, although the set up isn’t quite right),
pre-surgical patients who must be kept quiet,
patients who might not be comfortable around another dog sticking his/her nose in their face and reacting badly,
that type of thing.
i only bring it up because the picture depicts most of that.
anthropomorphizing can lead to unfortunate consequences for all involved.
i remember a while back, i posted a reality check reply to something similar and
got landed on pretty good (you were nice, tho, Betsy😁)
but the one comment that stuck with me was to the effect that the poster knew it wasn’t real,
but it was nice to think so.
can’t argue with that, as long as the lines don’t start to blur.😊
now, having said all that, i cannot convey how simultaneously unexpected and heartbreaking it was
to see that, upon onset of the illness that would take her, my greatest dog settled in beside her and stayed there quietly, by her side for weeks, until it was time.
she was his genetic aunt (the sister of his mother) and, having had puppies herself,
had zero interest in him when he arrived –
i mean actively SHUNNED him, no matter how politely he enticed her to interact.😂😂
and yet, he, more than her daughter and HER aunt, was the one who provided comfort and reassurance in her time of need.
just by lying next to her.
and she never objected.
remarkable.
thanks for the bittersweet memories…kinda, IYKWIM. 🥲
(p.s.: your Cursday entries have been especially outstanding lately!👍🏻)
I can’t post these types of images, zoom, without understanding that for some they may be bringing back memories of the bittersweet kind. Before every CURSDAY, and even while I am out looking them from elsewhere, my first thought is asking if would they be upsetting for those experiences of their dogs, recent or not. And knowing through conversations that we have Treeper friends for whom this would be so, I have chosen to not post (even though the ones I set aside are sweet).
If we choose to let a dog into our lives, we accept all that it means from beginning to end. As someone said, owning a dog will give us some of the happiest days, but one of the saddest. And this is true. It cannot be avoided. That’s just the deal…been there.
As for the above, I understand your objection and the reasons for it. But I am positive as each patient would be different, vets who allow this (how many, whoever knows…perhaps just this one) do their homework as to temperaments or situations.
I have strong views about animals of all kinds. Views which through observing various unexpected behaviours have led me to believe that we do not begin to know even a small part of them. I hope I was nice. There has been only one time I deviated from it that I can remember. Not rude….just…less nice. And I must say to this day I regret it……
Lately, I have been most fortunate to find images to leave which are most wonderful to share. Cats are far easier. Dogs? For some reason, not as much. It’s a mystery to me why. But if they fall within my sights, rest assured I will collect and deliver 💕
✌🏻 😊
(p.s.: : “Walter” is my favorite today – his face is like reading a book! )
He is a “Walter” in every respect I think.
I used to use imgur to copy one of my photos and paste it at the treehouse. Cant’ make that work now Any suggestions?
I wish I could. I work off a Kindle, sis. That’s the only device I use and it was ages before my husband showed me how to post from it. I hope someone in the know stops by, sees your query, and tells you how 🙏🏻
It used to work. I simply copied the image i wanted, tabbed to the open thread and pasted.
then i had a computer hard drive failure. weeks later i had a new hard drive and had to start anew. I hate that computer, so i bought a Dell. It has many better features, and some frustrations. During that time i think maybe internet things changed. at any rate, what is happening now is that i can post a link to the image, but not the image.
GRRRR – I HATE things that used to work but don’t work now. My old brain gets frustrated.
Thanks for your supportive words – and i always l love your posts and comments.
Don’t worry to much about bringing up memories that may cause harm, we know it would never be your intention to bring pain to someone dearest Betsy. Be assured that the good memories are worth holding on to even if there is some pain in them.
I met a angel who gave me a ride home today and I am very thankful for not only the lift but for the way she prayed with me for God to take away the hate I have for the woman who I have not been able to forgive for the way she broke her promise to me about Trouble. With God all things are possible 🙏🏻
Oh my dear friend…..there is so much in your post. But first I have been praying to see you, especially since our last conversation when you told us you had found your way back to the States, the news which relieved me very much. And not only has our loving, merciful Father heard me, but He has provided you with what you desperately needed. Not by chance did this beautiful soul give you a lift, but by Divine appointment. I’m this close to tears reading…
And I am so glad you knew I was speaking about you as one of two brothers here who I know are fresh from that pain we cannot avoid when we give our hearts to beloved companions. Message received, dearest you…👍🏻💕
I am in high hopes that you are resettling well and that the agencies which are dedicated to assisting vets are providing direction and whatever else they can.
And so now I am going to allow myself a bit of quiet time to reflect on this miraculous gift sent your way and rejoice for and with you. Hatred eats the vessel which houses it. You are such a good man, DG. I don’t want to see that for you….God is so good!! 🙏🏻😘
…bless sweet Trouble, dear Lord. Thank you, kind sir, for the photo 😌💕
It’s the Corgi Way.
I’ve been told 😉💕
(I am so glad to see you, Truli! I hope life is getting easier after the fire for you both. You are constantly in my prayers.)
Good afternoon Truli. I was beginning to feel concerned when I did not see you commenting. Have been praying daily for you and your sister. So glad to see you in the comments today. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Not a care in the world.
This is such a cute cartoon. Very clever.
Another from days gone by…
Oh I like this one a lot. Love the biscuits on the blanket for the dog. Calmer and kinder days gone by.
Well gone by….tragic.
??????
Squirrel !
My thoughts, too 😎
Santa? You in there?
My other thought 😂
Funny, either a squirrel or a bird. We used to get Chimney Swifts in ours at the ranch in the Spring.
Isn’t that the truth! I trust a dog’s intuition on their reaction to individuals.
Every time!!! 👍🏻
Love this painting. Looks like Terriers desperately wanting to catch that rabbit. Love the rabbits back glance!
Bottom one resembles our Penny. Jack Russells are ratters, were bred for it. Our girl was as docile as she could be and left all the Welsh creatures who found their way into our garden alone. I’m sure she thought she was a cat.
That name so fits this dog! He sure looks miffed about this statement! Laughing
Can’t think of a better one either 😁
A favorite today. Love this little Terrier’s face and this prayer is so fitting.
Thank you for all these wonderful contributions today Betsy.
Has the look of a Norfolk, of which my sis in law had five at one time.
You’re so welcome, girl….it was a good week which always thrills me 💕👍🏻
Was thinking the exact same thing, Bet love. Coming in from my study, I just opened the kitchen door and . . . Little ‘Tink demanded to go outside. That said, who am I to argue with the house (and me) watch-kitty? Happily, she’s content to stay in “her” yard.
We have a friendly racoon (really!!!) who visits with ‘Tink and is almost tame. He’s almost completely comfortable around us. I’ve found some oral rabies vaccination chewies for dogs that I’m going to leave out for the little guy. He doesn’t hurt anything, really, and pretty much defies the usual fearful racoon stories. He doesn’t really live here, although he does like to visit with ‘Tink from time to time. . . . I don’t have the heart to have him captured and killed.
I posted a wonderful video of Vera Lynn, singing her famous WWII songs. Just finished watching a couple of BBC and UK documentaries on her life. She was really somethin’ . . . I’m a history buff so finding these videos about her was great. Think I’ll turn in in a few . . . Buestelo later in the morn’. Be well, dear friend.
I see you’re a night owl, too!! We also have itinerant raccoons, and I leave dry kitty kibbles out for them because I can’t bear to think of animals who have been pushed further out of their territory by civilization going hungry. There aren’t as many now as there used to be and I’m wondering if our animal control people have been responsible for that. But on the odd occasion when I’ve gone outside to find one feeding, she or he has been quite docile and unperturbed by my presence. I think that’s lovely, Tina’s and “Rocky’s” seeming friendship. Good idea about the rabies chewies. Must investigate.
The older I get the more I appreciate Dame Vera and the wonderful spirit lifting role she played during WWII. But then also the older I get, the more I am drawn to the songs and music of that era. I’m certain you know what I mean as we drift further from the world as it was. She lived to a handsome age and was adored by all. Today, were she living, Starmer would probably send his obedient goons to tell her to shut up as her music would be haram to Blighty’s new masters.
When Britain was sane…
Loving pats to your Watch Kitty, my friend. What a treasure she is 😻☕
hi betsy! also know that raccoons love marshmallows 🙂
love the music, too!
Well who knew???? Wow!
Next time I’m at the store then, sis 😉👍🏻💕
The other night, Beau was carrying on something fierce! I went outside with my large flashlight and he had a raccoon on the top edge of the chain link fence just hissing, spitting and growling at Beau. When he saw me he turned around and got into a big oak tree and continued to chastise Beau fiercely! I just laughed and laughed. The raccoons, after dark, like to eat the bird seed and hen scratch laying around the inside and the outside of the fence.
I have seen videos of people who have had them as pets. Must have gotten them very young. Whip smart I believe.
Bless Beau, Pat. Your protector 😍
Wartime Britain
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/articles/znrw92p
Can’t forget, Hammersmith…terrible that Britain seems to have, at least those who are in charge of the reprehensible government. Thank you.
Good afternoon Betsy, I am late today. Overslept and then had extra chores this morning. Looks like me before coffee.
I won’t look, but pretty sure same here 😎
horses, cats and dogs!
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/M1zMnvptsAE
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rHpWTQeK27A
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zDjde354A4U
Good afternoon Patty. Love these videos of the horses and their reactions. I laughed out loud with the cat and dog video. Wonderful.
One of our local stations changed the audio on one to , Children do you know where your PARENTS are?
I don’t think it ran to many times before a Karen complained & someone got fired tho, I thought it to be hilarious and accurate to boot.
SCN TV actually did that one New Year’s Eve…
My parents answer was NO, we have no idea where they are at moment, but we will know when they get home.
Jake, my parents and grand mother, (she lived with us), knew we would be home before it got dark. Normally we were out with the other neighborhood kids, playing, biking, exploring the creek and the woods near home.
Quieter and much safer time for kids. No electronic gadgets to worry about, just exploration of our world and the wonders outside to discover. Great memories.
I would gladly give up computers, dishwashers, coffeemakers, smart phones, microwaves, self defrosting refrigerators, air conditioning, and much more if we could just go back to the morals and ethics we lived by in the 50s when we were still a God fearing nation.
Our stations also gave the time!! It is 10:00pm. Do you know where your children are?
Unfortunately there is a lot of truth to this Branco image. Branco has some of the best political cartoons!
Johnny Cash –
Cause I Love You
Ballad of a Teenage Queen
Johnny Cash
Originally released on Sun Records in 1957, Johnny Cash’s “Ballad Of A Teenage Queen” spent 9 weeks on the Billboard Hot Country Charts.
1957
Johnny Cash –
One Piece at a Time
1959
Generous Motors…?
“wordman” would be proud.
Johnny Cash –
A Boy Named Sue
(Live at San Quentin, 1969)
Five Fee High and Rising
Johnny Cash,
1959
Hey Porter
Johnny Cash,
1964
lovin’ me some johnny cash!
Will there EVER be an England again?
23 April 2021 Charlie Black, American country music songwriter (Anne Murray – “Shadows in the Moonlight”; K.T. Oslin – “Come Next Monday”), dies at 71
571+ works currently held by ASCAP / BMI
Shadows In The Moonlight
Come Next Monday
23 April 2018 Bob Dorough, American jazz vocalist, pianist, composer, songwriter, arranger, and producer (Schoolhouse Rock!; Too Much Coffee Man), dies at 94
Just A Bill & Nouns
Too Much Coffee Man
23 April 2012 Chris Ethridge, American country rock bass guitarist (International Submarine Band; The Flying Burrito Brothers), dies from pancreatic cancer at 65
Hot Burrito #1
23 April 2011 Tom King, American rock guitarist, songwriter, guitarist, and arranger (The Outsiders – “Time Won’t Let Me”), dies of congestive heart failure at 68
Replacement #1
Love and Pain 1
23 April 2010 Norman Wright, American doo-wop tenor vocalist (Del-Vikings – “Come Go With Me”), dies at 72
23 April 1991 Johnny Thunders [Genzale], American punk rock guitarist (New York Dolls), dies from a combination of leukemia and drug abuse at 38
Solo – You Can’t Put Your Arms Around A Memory
New York Dolls – personality Crisis
23 April
Harold Arlen
(1905-1986)
American popular song composer (“Over the Rainbow”; “It’s Only A Paper Moon”; “Stormy Weather”), dies of cancer at 81
618+ works currently held by ASCAP/BMI
Medley
Over The Rainbow
IZ version
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” – love that song, the Judy Garland version. We have had two Cairn Terriers. One was dark like Toto. She passed in 2024. Beautiful little dogs. Can’t listen to this song without tearing up.
j
23 April
William Shakespeare
(1564-1616)
English poet and playwright (Romeo and Juliet; Macbeth: Hamlet), dies at about 52
Biography: William Shakespeare is often named the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s greatest dramatist. His extant works consist of about 38 plays, 154 sonnets and additional poems.
His plays have been translated into every major living language and have been performed more often than any other playwright.
Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in England in 1564, the third of eight children to a prominent businessman and official. At 18 he married Anne Hathaway, probably in some hurry, their first child a daughter Susanna was born 6 months later.
It wasn’t until 1592 that Shakespeare is recorded established in London as a founder member of the theatre company The Lord Chamberlain’s Men. From the 1603 the company came under the patronage of King James I as The King’s Men with the Globe as their theatre, which they had constructed in 1599.
It is during this time that Shakespeare wrote his most famous plays, tragedies such as “Macbeth” and “King Lear” and comedies and romances including “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Romeo and Juliet”.
After Shakespeare’s death in 1616 two of his fellow players published a collection of 36 of his plays in 1623 in the “First Folio” preserving Shakespeare’s works and ensuring his legacy.
Note, Shakespeare was baptized on April 26 and this is traditionally regarded as his birthdate, although the exact date is uncertain.
+ + +
Saint Porphyrios, Bishop of Gaza in Palestine (+ 420)
and
Saint George the Holy Great-Martyr and Trophy-Bearer (+ 303)
please pray for and protect the remaining original Christians in the Holy Land and the Levant, especially the village of Taybeh, from the Evil One and his servants.
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Paschal Troparion
Christ is risen from the dead, by death hath He trampled down death, and on those in the graves hath He bestowed life. (Thrice)
A Star to Light Your Way Art by Amanda Clark
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The Our Father
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.
Amen.
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory.
Amen.
The Gathering of Flowers by Amanda Clark
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Matthew 18:20
For where two or three are gathered together in My name,
I am there in the midst of them.”
A New Day Art Print by Amanda Clark
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“Jesus Christ, Lord of all things! You see my heart, you know my desires. Possess all that I am—you alone. I am your sheep; make me worthy to overcome the devil.”
– St. Agatha
April Art Print by Amanda Clark
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Psalm 66:8-9, 16-17, 20 ☘️
Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.
Bless our God, you peoples,
loudly sound his praise;
He has given life to our souls,
and has not let our feet slip.
Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.
Hear now, all you who fear God, while I declare
what he has done for me.
When I appealed to him in words,
praise was on the tip of my tongue.
Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.
Blessed be God who refused me not
my prayer or his kindness!
Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.
May Art by Amanda Clark
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Jn 6:51
Alleluia, alleluia
I am the living bread that came down from heaven,
says the Lord;
whoever eats this bread will live forever.
Alleluia, alleluia.
June by Amanda Clark
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John 6:44-51
Jesus said to the crowds: “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draw him, and I will raise him on the last day. It is written in the prophets:
Everyone who listens to my Father and learns from him comes to me. Not that anyone has seen the Father except the one who is from God; he has seen the Father. Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life. Your ancestors ate the manna in the desert, but they died; this is the bread that comes down from heaven so that one may eat it and not die. I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my Flesh for the life of the world.”
@PaulGoldEagle
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THEY JUST DELETED 1.2 MILLION FEDERAL EMPLOYEES. NOT FIRED. DELETED. DOGE is not a cost-cutting program. It is a demolition operation.
In 90 days, Elon Musk’s team has terminated more government workers than any administration in American history.
But here is what no one is reporting: they are not just losing their jobs. They are losing their security clearances. Their access credentials. Their digital footprints inside classified systems. These people are being erased from the machine.
Why? Because 1.2 million federal employees is not a workforce. It is an occupation army. Every agency — EPA, IRS, DOE, HHS — was not built to serve you. It was built to manage you. Every regulation was a leash. Every department was a control node. Every bureaucrat was a soldier in a war you didn’t know was being fought against you.
⟁ What DOGE actually is: It is not about saving money. The $160 billion they claim to have cut is pocket change compared to the $34 trillion debt. You do not hire the richest man on Earth to save pennies.
DOGE is a system audit. Every employee terminated is a node removed from the deep state’s communication network. Every office closed is a listening post shut down. Every database “migrated to the cloud” is actually being transferred to a quantum-secured military server where it can be read by the people who need to see what was hidden inside it.
The 1.2 million who were removed had access to systems that ran the shadow government. Procurement fraud. Black budget allocations. Classified programs that Congress never approved and never audited. They are not unemployed. They are disarmed.
The media will cry about “government services.” They will show you long lines at the DMV. They will parade federal workers with sob stories on CNN. Do not fall for it. The people who ran the machine that enslaved you are being removed from the machine. That is not cruelty. That is liberation. The government is not shrinking. The parasite is being extracted from the host. ~SG @q_newspatriot
rah, sunshine!
BLESSINGS! An Amazing, Enlightening read!
Thank YOU!
Good afternoon rah. Thank you for this very informative and much needed read. It has given me a renewed hope that, quite possibly, there is more behind the scenes than we are aware of.
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Mornin’ all!
Good Mornin WeeWeed
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I have just listened to an address by Reza Pahlavi in Berlin, saying many sensible things,
but I see news is breaking that he has been physically attacked after this.
Just watch and see how mainstream media handles this, if they even report his address and the attack.
See Youtube
Iran Opposition Figure Reza Pahlavi Issues Strong Statement In Berlin | DWS News | AC14
and
Tousi TV Reza Pahlavi ATTACKED In Berlin
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PRAISE AND WORSHIP
Relaxing Christian Worship Instrumental for Prayer, Meditation & Deep Rest in a Cozy Room
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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 Thursday, April 23, 2026
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“For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.”
John 6:38 (KJV)
COMMMENTARY FOR JOHN 6:38
Five thousand miraculously fed. (1-14) Jesus walks on the sea. (15-21) He directs to spiritual food. (22-27) His discourse with the multitude. (28-65) Many of disciples go back. (66-71)
36-46 The discovery of their guilt, danger, and remedy, by the teaching of the Holy Spirit, makes men willing and glad to come, and to give up every thing which hinders applying to him for salvation. The Father’s will is, that not one of those who were given to the Son, should be rejected or lost by him. No one will come, till Divine grace has subdued, and in part changed his heart; therefore no one who comes will ever be cast out. The gospel finds none willing to be saved in the humbling, holy manner, made known therein; but God draws with his word and the Holy Ghost; and man’s duty is to hear and learn; that is to say, to receive the grace offered, and consent to the promise. None had seen the Father but his beloved Son; and the Jews must expect to be taught by his inward power upon their minds, and by his word, and the ministers whom he sent among them.
Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710.
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Finding Joy in Your Boundaries | Verse of the Day – April 23, 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
GOD WILL HAVE THE LAST WORD
The world has been horribly hijacked
Evil has aggressively attacked
Whatever way we are tempted to turn
We find ourselves grinded in the quern
Explosions earthquakes sabotage shortages
Destruction destitution poisonous portages
You promised us freedom in a jubilee year
Is it possible this blessing is notably near
You said vengeance is in Your domain
We understand why You must abstain
Your thoughts and timing are surely not ours
We have no doubt in Your mighty powers
We are trying hard to have faith
Not by sight just as you saith
The ungodly spurn and ridicule You
That will be their downfall it is true
The assets of the wicked will be dispersed
To the righteous man as has been versed
We need not worry if God will repay
All they have stolen and taken away
Rest assured God will move unexpectedly
He knows how to manage quite effectively
We need not be concerned if and when
God will have the last word now and then
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Psalm 91. The most powerful prayer from the Bible. God’s protection, healing
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Sleep Well with Psalms. Psalm 91, Psalm 121, Psalm 3, Psalm 4, Psalm 139.
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Am going to defer any Cursday posts, until tomorrow…I find better videos on Fridays…
Sorry Treepers.
something has changed and i am no longer able to pick an image and post it here. So unless and until i get this problem solved..
I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag
Of The United States of Americ
And to the Republic
For which it Stands
ONE NATION UNDER GOD
With Liberty and Justice
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thank you
I see your last post
lookin very good friend
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August by Amanda Clark
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Philharmonia – SCHUBERT Octet, III. Allegro Vivace – Trio
Lammas by Amanda Clark
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Schubert, Trio No. 2, Op. 100, Andante con moto | Ambroise Aubrun, Maëlle Vilbert, Julien Hanck
Dearest Betsy
thank you for tuning me into Amanda Clark (yes you did)
and also for tuning me into Classical music (and that)
thank you my friend
and always remember this
Be Not Afraid
The Lords Got This
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Brigid’s Walk by Amanda Clark
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Franz Schubert: Erlkönig
Every day is a gift…just viewed a documentary video from the Joplin, MO tornado of 2011…so many hero’s who saved people…by being on the wrong side of a door, trying to hold it shut for the people inside…viewing the devastation, for the first time…I am so humbled…8 minutes in August was a warm up…
I saw a brief clip last nite–don’t know the guy’s name but some noted expertise in AI and medical. The takeaway was “if you live through the next 5 years your odds of living to 100 or more increase dramatically. ” One factor is we will approach diagnostic cancer detection to Stage 0. I guess that would put a whack in Social Security. Not a surprise I guess since all of us Boomers think we are going to live to 100 anyway.
I was looking for one with a cur, but this’ll do
Memories are made of this (as the song goes)
oh, well,
I tried to post a pix of our beloved Lab, Brandy
This is from eht early 1990s.
@VividProwess
This is powerful. An IDF soldier and his dog were both injured in battle in southern Lebanon a few weeks ago, and today they reunited in the hospital. I love this.
https://x.com/i/status/2046974810904051831
Thank you rah. That was wonderful to see. Looked like a Belgian Melinois or Dutch Shepherd.
A Psalm to remember for what is going on right now.
Psalms 37:1-40 (KJV) Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.
But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.
The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation.
Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.
They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.
For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.
The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.
But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off.
But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.
And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.
What’s going on with the DOJ rescinding the Brennan subpoena re the Russia Hoax? Anyone? Anyone?
Pastor Dave PROPHETIC WORD Updates April 23, 2026 – The War Report Episode 552
EVENING PRAYERS
A Night-time Prayer to Quiet Anxious Thoughts (Psalm 71)
Philippians 4:6-7 says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” When you lay down to sleep and anxiety has a chokehold on your heart and mind, run to Jesus.
“Father God, I am anxious tonight and struggle to fall asleep. Rescue me, Lord, and deliver me. You are my fortress, my strong refuge, to which I can always go. You are my hope and my confidence. Be near to me and come quickly to help me. Comfort me once again. I praise You for Your faithfulness, God. You have redeemed me, and I will always have hope.
In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
A Night-time Prayer for Loved Ones (Psalm 112)
We want the best for our family and friends, and it is natural to worry about those we love. But anxiety won’t help them, and we have a direct line to Someone who can change their lives. When you can’t sleep at night because of your concerns for loved ones, take your worries to Jesus, who loves them even more than You do.
” Tonight Lord, bless ________, Lord, with joy and peace. Teach them to love Your Word and find delight in serving You. Guide them and give them the strength and courage to live a life of generosity and justice and compassion. Make their heart steadfast and secure, free of fear and trusting only in You. I pray for ______ in the name of Jesus, that they would see their need for You and know Your love for them. Help me to find sweet rest and peace tonight trusting in your sovereign care.
In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
A Bedtime Prayer to Trust God
In times of uncertainty and restlessness, finding comfort in trust in God can bring supernatural peace as you lay your head down to rest. This bedtime prayerseeks to cultivate trust and surrender to God’s plan, knowing He loves and cares for you!
Heavenly Father, as I prepare to rest my weary body and mind, I surrender all my worries and fears into Your loving hands. Grant me the strength to trust in Your divine plan for my life, knowing that Your wisdom exceeds my understanding. May Your presence envelop me in peace, guiding me through the night with unwavering faith. Amen.”
https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/calming-prayers-to-say-before-bed.html
Too much blue?
Things are hopping. Already 7 tornado warnings. A couple confirmed by law enforcement. Looking like a major outbreak from OK all the way up to MN.
Thank you, that is stunning ✝️❤️