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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I do that too, use the reply above the comment instead of the reply below the comment, so don’t feel all alone.
Aug 30
Do you know that the same year Paul went to Greece, that emperor Claudius banned Jews from Rome. 49 AD.
There were already Christians in Rome at the time. This decree drove out the Jewish Christians, leaving behind the non-Jewish Christians.
After Claudius died in 54 AD, Jews returned to Rome. Disputes arose between returned Jewish Christians and Gentile Christians, and this led to Paul writing to Rome, even though he had not been there yet.
It is really hard to pin down when Christianity first arrived on the various shores of Europe. Did converts in Jerusalem return to their homes, or did missionaries come and convert? There are tales of Christians going to what is now France and Spain early on, but hard evidence only comes a century later. Rome though wraps itself up in evidence.
(This is where the reply belongs.)
In 70 AD during the siege of Jerusalem when the Romans destroyed the temple Flavius Josephus recorded the Jewish civil war the was raging inside the city. It is estimated that a million Jews died during the siege, most from the civil war and starvation. The survivors were taken to the Egyptian slave market and the glut dropped the price and found no buyers (Zachariah 12/2, Jerimiah 25/15).
And here we are again, Jerusalem a cup of staggering to the nations.
Interesting history. Where and how the tombs of the unknown soldiers began.
That was well worth the time to view, thank you! Ritual and symbolic recognition of important moment in history connect those of the present with their history. We here in the US should note the efforts to erase remembrance of such things, like the recent removal of Stonewall Jackson’s statue in Richmond and consider who did it and why evidence of reconciliation and history is troublesome for them!
Your very welcome. History connects in many ways. I bet some were shocked by the 1 million plus count Britain sustained during WW I. Now lets connect some dots.
The Sr. officers that headed up Britain during WW II were Jr. officers during WW I. Some leading as they went over the top of the trenches. Other were staff officers. All saw the cost. Now think about it. Is there any reason those British officers during WW II would be so conservative in their operations?
O CHRIST THOU LAMB OF GOD
The ones who had been sent were from the Pharisees. They asked him, “Why then do you baptize if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the prophet?”
John answered them, “I baptize in water, but among you stands one whom you don’t know. He is the one who comes after me, who is preferred before me, whose sandal strap I’m not worthy to loosen.” These things were done in Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing.
The next day, he saw Jesus coming to him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who is preferred before me, for he was before me.’ I didn’t know him, but for this reason I came baptizing in water, that he would be revealed to Israel.”
John testified, saying, “I have seen the Spirit descending like a dove out of heaven, and it remained on him. I didn’t recognize him, but he who sent me to baptize in water said to me, ‘On whomever you will see the Spirit descending and remaining on him is he who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.’ I have seen and have testified that this is the Son of God.”
Again, the next day, John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as he walked, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!”
— John 1: 24 – 36
In the church I attend, we sing this each Sunday just before we receive communion.
An aspect about the Venezuela oil deal that needs to be pointed out.
From Grok:
The recent US-Venezuela arrangement (announced 28 August 2026) grants long-term development rights over 17 fields holding an estimated 65 billion barrels, with the United States holding a majority effective stake and first call on the oil.
Venezuela is still formally a member of OPEC. Expect that to change as their oil exports increase. The UAE already left OPEC. In Short OPEC’s ability to control global oil output and thus commodity pricing is gradually diminishing and will continue to do so when Iran’s regime falls. And yes, it is going to fall and when it does the Iranians will remember who supported them and who supported the Islamic regime that murdered millions of them. I don’t think there is any way a new Persian run American friendly Iran will join up with Arab/Islamic states to govern oil production.
This is our customary Treeper Church Sunday benediction. We post it here as a way of inviting our friends and visitors to experience the soulful experience of solace. This is intentionally a quiet place. We hope the presence of Our Lord will inspire a little faith. Our Lord loves us and want’s us to be a part of His Family. All it takes to do this is our personal acceptance of Him. Do this and you are in . . .
Let me finish that trilogy off with the parting glass… but a slightly different version than that which Garrison usually posts
❤️ Benzy
Blessed evening, Garrison. Big hugs to you. ❤️
-thank you, my man Garrison
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It’s a powerful fighter for us, too. When Jehosephat formed his army, he put singers in front instead of soldiers. How many wars could be avoided, if we simply turned to PRAISE?
Feeling defeated?
Put some PRAISE music on and drive away the sadness and choose and speak Life.
Love you, P
Led by a marching band.
I did not know that. Wow! Excellent focus and unity.
You and Savannah are in my thoughts … prayers everyday💞
Speaking of singing praise….
Woo, Keep writing your substack!!!
It is so well written…expressed; powerful and very meaningful.
-thank you for sharing your journey of life and knowledge.
Continued healing and Blessings, Spiritual friend.
Aww Patience… are you on there with me? I’m so happy to hear it.
I can see email addresses but have no idea who anyone is… except a handful of known people.
I write as God leads and hope this journey of ours is worth the pain. I realize they are long… I’m not a concise writer but I hope they provoke thought and faith.
Love you so much, lady. Hope you all are well.
If you message me through there, I’ll receive it. I haven’t figured out how to turn on comments yet… or maybe folks are too tired to write them. Lol, I get it!
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You are most welcome, dear Patience. Have a blessed day, Treeoer friend.
Psalm 92
– King James Version (KJV)
Praise for the LORD’S Goodness.
¶ [[A Psalm or Song for the sabbath day.]] It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night, Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound. For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands. O LORD, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep. A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this. When the wicked spring as the grass, and when all the workers of iniquity do flourish; it is that they shall be destroyed for ever: But thou, LORD, art most high for evermore. For, lo, thine enemies, O LORD, for, lo, thine enemies shall perish; all the workers of iniquity shall be scattered. But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil. Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me. The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing; To shew that the LORD is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.
Matthew Henry
Commentary on Psalm 92
https://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/mhc/Psa/Psa_092.cfm?a=570001
Ice Maker Disaster https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/svg/1f92f.svg #shorts
the robbery crime sketch 30 seconds in … and the guy actually matches, for the second laugh
(101) The Funniest News Clips #funny #funnyvideo – YouTube
Thanks, Nim! That was hilarious. First laugh of the day.
As I fear we’ll find ourselves saying more and more frequently in this formerly great nation of ours, Moosie:
“De nada”
God Made Us This Life
They say you gotta do it all on your own, but out here on these country acres, we know better. God didn’t design us to walk this road alone. Life is simply sweeter when you’re building it side by side with the one you love!
Pines Trees and Willows
Trading the city noise for a quiet piece of land under the pines and willows. A 70s-style country track about faith, home, and building a life together right where we belong.
about 20 seconds in … shopping cart, handcuffs, car door handle
Karens getting instant karma moments #karen #militaryreunion #instant #karma #moments
Bridge Is Out Keep Going
The imagery of a bridge being out while the crowd screams “keep going” perfectly captures the tragedy of peer pressure and blind ambition. When the group’s momentum builds, the warning signs often look like obstacles to overcome rather than protection meant to save your life. Both spiritual conviction and the people who genuinely love you operate on a frequency that is easily drowned out by the noise of popular approval. The Nature of the Voice:
The crowd uses a megaphone; God and true allies usually speak in a still, small voice. Conviction rarely competes with the volume of a cheering audience—it requires you to slow down to hear it. Motives of the Speaker: The crowd cheers for their own entertainment and validation—they don’t have to live with the crash. God and real loved ones give warnings rooted in long-term protection, even when delivering that truth makes them temporarily unpopular with you. The Illusion of Safety in Numbers: A consensus does not equal truth. Just because everyone around you is running full speed toward the same goal doesn’t mean the road is structurally sound. The Blind Spot of Ego: Pride makes us view warnings as criticism or sabotage. When someone who loves you says, “Stop, you’re going to hurt yourself,” an ego fed by the crowd hears, “They just don’t want me to win.” Recognizing a dead-end direction usually requires looking at who is standing at the edge of the cliff trying to pull you back, rather than who is behind you pushing you forward. Which specific warning signs in your own life do you feel are being drowned out right now?
Jesus Is Lord… But Is He Yours? (
Have you ever felt like you were carrying the weight of the world on your own shoulders? It’s easy to get caught up trying to fix everything in our own strength, but we were never meant to carry these burdens alone. “Jesus is Lord” isn’t just a phrase we sing on Sunday—it’s an invitation to hand over the wheel, trade our anxiety for His unshakeable peace, and step into true freedom. This upbeat country shuffle is a reminder of the hope and strength we have when we let Him lead our lives
https://youtu.be/EEWGmyzN4pk.
Walk With the Lord Again
Inspirational & Reflective (Short & Sweet) Step back from the ledge and stop playing safe on the edge. It’s time to leave middle ground behind and turn around.
e Hates the Hurt, Not You
If you are carrying the weight of a painful past, broken marriage, or old guilt today, this gentle message is for you. God said He hates divorce because of the heartbreak it causes—but He never said He hates the divorcee. In Christ, your “B.C.” (Before Christ) life is washed away, and your “A.C.” life is brand new. You are fully forgiven, loved, and held by a God who is simple, not complex. If you are in a situation that threatens your safety or well-being, don’t carry that burden alone—seek wise counsel, lean on the Holy Spirit as your Helper, and surround yourself with a Spirit-filled church family.
Already Answered Prayers
Just like a parent looking at a child who keeps asking the same question, sometimes God looks down at our repeated prayers and asks: “What did I say?” We pray wanting God to bend His universe to fit our desire, but God’s Word is already settled. He doesn’t change His mind to fit our excuses—He changes our hearts to fit His truth. “God is not a man, that he should lie… hath he said, and shall he not do it?” — Numbers 23:19 “What Did I Say?” — A spoken-word sermon ballad on the unchanging truth of God’s Word.
Free Indeed
Without Him, I am nothing. But through Jesus, I am set free—and who the Son sets free is free indeed! He is so worthy of all our praise!
I say Kick em Commies out!! I approve this message!
Welcome to the USA Sort Of
If you miss the old ways that much… there’s a plane on the Way back, Go play in your own sand box!
Muslim Migrants Threaten To Go on Strike in Venice After Local Mayor Blocks Construction of Large Mosque
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/08/muslim-migrants-threaten-go-strike-venice-after-local/
it’s cold in Poland
Poland v’s Somalia | Valeria Vulpe | Top Secret Comedy Club
Watched a video of some N. African yelling at a Polish military guard at the border telling him “shoot me”. He yelled that several times so the soldier granted his request and the guy started howling and screaming.
Jesus Is Lord… But Is He Yours?
Have you ever felt like you were carrying the weight of the world on your own shoulders? It’s easy to get caught up trying to fix everything in our own strength, but we were never meant to carry these burdens alone. “Jesus is Lord” isn’t just a phrase we sing on Sunday—it’s an invitation to hand over the wheel, trade our anxiety for His unshakeable peace, and step into true freedom. This upbeat country shuffle is a reminder of the hope and strength we have when we let Him lead our lives
Tenn. teen faces criminal charges after tackling middle school football player
Kin kin loves Levi’s
Hope that isn’t Kenny Baker’s grave!
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/aug/13/kenny-baker-r2-d2-dies-star-wars
God is the Holy Trinity.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
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Prayer of Saint Ioannikios the Great of Bithynia (+ 846)
My hope is the Father, my refuge the Son, my protection the Holy Spirit. O Holy Trinity, glory to Thee.
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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 Christians in the Holy Land and the entire Levant, especially the Palestinian Christian villagers of Taybeh (formerly Biblical Ephraim) in the occupied West Bank, from the Evil One and his servants across the world who prepare to welcome the Anti-Christ.
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Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner.
Sophie calls out the blatant racism straight, frank, and to the point
Sophie Cunningham Recounted Her Experience of UNFAIR Treatment
Somebody is going to have to teach her that racism is an evil that only whites can practice. /s
Blacks can never be racist no matter if their actions against whites, Koreans or whomever are worse than actions of racist whites against blacks. /s
Even calling out horrible black behavior is itself racist. /s
Whites like her need to shut up and accept CRT blame and DEI subjugation. /s
And those evil racist theory, CRT, and evil racist practice, DEI, haven’t been eradicated. They have just gone undercover as they continue to destroy lives.
No, “diversity” is NOT our strength
No, all cultures are not equal
Molestation of women and girls on a water park slide
Nobody Could’ve Expected This
Kestrel Tubercles!
Net Zero will be achieved one way or another and they think the conflict with Iran gives them the perfect excuse.
Bet the British government makes sure that all the N. Africans and Arabs they have and are still importing will have heat. I mean after all it’s a matter of “National Security”!
https://wattsupwiththat.com/2026/08/29/british-gas-boss-warns-uk-faces-winter-fuel-shortage-due-to-reliance-on-imports/
30 August 2023 Jack Sonni, American guitarist (Dire Straits, 1985-88), dies at 68
Dire Straits – The Man’s Too Strong
30 August 1995 Sterling Morrison, American musician (Velvet Underground), dies at 53
Velvet Underground – Pale Blue Eyes
30 August 1985 “Philly” Joe Jones, American jazz drummer (Miles Davis Quintet), dies of a heart attack at 62
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.
30 August 2016 Joe Sutter, American engineer and head of the Boeing 747 program, dies at 95
30 August 2004 Indian Larry, American motorcycle builder and stuntman (b. 1949)
30 August 1938 Max Factor, Polish-American make-up artist, inventor and founder of cosmetics manufacturer Max Factor & Company, dies at 60
Replacement #1 termination
Interesting that there are 3 new ones less than a year old.
According to the Book of Enoch, the use of makeup originated from the fallen angels, specifically Azazel (also spelled Azâzêl).
In Chapter 8, Azazel is credited with teaching humanity the art of working metals to create ornaments and jewelry, as well as the use of antimony for the beautifying of the eyelids and various coloring tinctures and dyes.
This passage links the invention of cosmetics to the rise of godlessness, fornication, and corruption among humans. Early Christian theologians like Tertullian and various modern religious commentators have cited this text to argue that makeup is of demonic origin or associated with lust and vanity, although the Book of Enoch itself is not part of the canonical Bible for most Christian denominations.
https://intertextual.bible/text/1-enoch-6.2/tertullian-on-the-apparel-of-women-1.3
Triple generation – Francisco Goya
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The Our Father
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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.
Good morning Mo.
What stunning piece of artwork by a Master.
good mornin birdie
masterful works for sure
I like em too
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Deliver us Lord from every evil, and grant us peace in our day.
In Your mercy keep us free from sin, and protect us from all anxiety; as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
The Holy Family – Francisco Goya
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Matthew 18:20
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
The Annunciation – Francisco Goya
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“A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you.”
― C.S. Lewis
Some sweet sounds for Sunday… make the most of the Lord’s day
Good taste, benzy! Thanks for posting. 🙂
Boys Climbing a Tree – Francisco Goya
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Psalm 63:2-6, 8-9
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My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God
O God, you are my God whom I seek;
for you my flesh pines and my soul thirsts
like the earth, parched, lifeless and without water.
My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
Thus have I gazed toward you in the sanctuary
to see your power and your glory,
For your kindness is a greater good than life;
my lips shall glorify you.
My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
Thus will I bless you while I live;
lifting up my hands, I will call upon your name.
As with the riches of a banquet shall my soul be satisfied,
and with exultant lips my mouth shall praise you.
My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
You are my help,
and in the shadow of your wings I shout for joy.
My soul clings fast to you;
your right hand upholds me.
My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
Tobias and the Angel – Francisco Goya
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Eph 1:17-18
Alleluia, alleluia.
May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
enlighten the eyes of our hearts,
that we may know what is the hope
that belongs to our call.
Alleluia, alleluia.
Truth Rescued by Time, Witnessed by History – Francisco Goya
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Matthew 16:21-27
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Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer greatly from the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised. Then Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke him, “God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to you.” He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me. You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do.”
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? Or what can one give in exchange for his life? For the Son of Man will come with his angels in his Father’s glory, and then he will repay all according to his conduct.”
As I remember Europe came within a hares breath of LNG rationing last winter.
And nothing says you take national security seriously like importing massive numbers of N. Africans and Arabs into your country. Nothing says your serious about national security like having a skeleton navy of frigates so short of numbers you don’t have enough to escort even one of your two disfunctional aircraft carriers.
Personally I think their government is using the conflict in Iran as an excuse. The US is the largest exporter of LNG and has plenty of stocks. Over 60 ships are passing through the Strait now every day and when one combines that with the output of the ships loading at the port at Fujairah (UAE) in the Gulf of Oman.
Both the US and European press will NOT report on how that port at Fujairah has taken up all of the slack so the total oil exports from the region are now almost at prewar levels.
https://wattsupwiththat.com/2026/08/29/british-gas-boss-warns-uk-faces-winter-fuel-shortage-due-to-reliance-on-imports/
Anyone who owns or is contemplating purchasing an annuity, it is very important to read these 2 articles:
“Thomas Gober: Is Your Life Insurer Solvent?”
https://www.theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com/post/theira874
“777 Partners and the End of Private Credit”
https://www.theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com/post/theira879
More on this annuity problem:
Steve Eisman brings in Tom Gallagher, life insurance analyst at Evercore, to offer a second opinion on the controversial role private equity is playing in the life insurance sector.
Steve Eisman sits down with forensic accountant Tom Gober to discuss how private equity giants like Apollo, KKR, and Brookfield have taken control of millions of policyholder premiums while offloading billions in liabilities to “secret captives”
And brookfield is mark carnage’s baby.
I currently have $150,000 in an annuity. We just switched it over from another annuity I had for three years. No problems and a great interest rate. Instead of an electronic transfer I had the check sent to me and then bought into the new annuity. Federal income tax on interest already withheld.
We have actually been reducing the capital we have in long term investments since we’re 71 years old and wish to have more capital available to use. So now we have more in CDs and Money Market funds than in annuities and bonds.
You can’t take it with you so why not enjoy what you’ve worked so hard for? And one never knows when a medical crisis will crop up and you will need the liquidity to pay medical bills and such.
FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND ALL IN NEED OF PRAYER
PRAISE AND WORSHIP
THE PEACE OF JESUS | 3 Hour Piano Worship for Prayer, Rest & God’s Presence
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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 Sunday, August 30, 2026
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“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”
Matthew 5:44 (KJV)
COMMENTARY FOR MATTHEW 5
Christ’s sermon on the mount. (1,2) Who are blessed. (3-12) Exhortations and warnings. (13-16) Christ came to confirm the law. (17-20) The sixth commandment. (21-26) The seventh commandment. (27-32) The third commandment. (33-37) The law of retaliation. (38-42) The law of love explained. (43-48)
1,2 None will find happiness in this world or the next, who do not seek it from Christ by the rule of his word. He taught them what was the evil they should abhor, and what the good they should seek and abound in.
3-12 Our Saviour here gives eight characters of blessed people, which represent to us the principal graces of a Christian…
13-16 Ye are the salt of the earth. Mankind, lying in ignorance and wickedness, were as a vast heap, ready to putrify; but Christ sent forth his disciples, by their lives and doctrines to season it with knowledge and grace…
17-20 Let none suppose that Christ allows his people to trifle with any commands of God’s holy law. No sinner partakes of Christ’s justifying righteousness, till he repents of his evil deeds…
21-26 The Jewish teachers had taught, that nothing except actual murder was forbidden by the sixth commandment. Thus they explained away its spiritual meaning. Christ showed the full meaning of this commandment; according to which we must be judged hereafter, and therefore ought to be ruled now. All rash anger is heart murder. By our brother, here, we are to understand any person, though ever so much below us, for we are all made of one blood. “Raca,” is a scornful word, and comes from pride: “Thou fool,” is a spiteful word, and comes from hatred. Malicious slanders and censures are poison that kills secretly and slowly. Christ told them that how light soever they made of these sins, they would certainly be called into judgment for them. We ought carefully to preserve Christian love and peace with all our brethren; and if at any time there is a quarrel, we should confess our fault, humble ourselves to our brother, making or offering satisfaction for wrong done in word or deed: and we should do this quickly; because, till this is done, we are unfit for communion with God in holy ordinances. And when we are preparing for any religious exercises, it is good for us to make that an occasion of serious reflection and self-examination. What is here said is very applicable to our being reconciled to God through Christ. While we are alive, we are in the way to his judgement-seat; after death, it will be too late. When we consider the importance of the case, and the uncertainty of life, how needful it is to seek peace with God, without delay!
27-32 Victory over the desires of the heart, must be attended with painful exertions. But it must be done. Every thing is bestowed to save us from our sins, not in them. All our senses and powers must be kept from those things which lead to transgression. Those who lead others into temptation to sin, by dress or in other ways, or leave them in it, or expose them to it, make themselves guilty of their sin, and will be accountable for it. If painful operations are submitted to, that our lives may be saved, what ought our minds to shrink from, when the salvation of our souls is concerned? There is tender mercy under all the Divine requirements, and the grace and consolations of the Spirit will enable us to attend to them.
33-37 There is no reason to consider that solemn oaths in a court of justice, or on other proper occasions, are wrong, provided they are taken with due reverence. But all oaths taken without necessity, or in common conversation, must be sinful, as well as all those expressions which are appeals to God, though persons think thereby to evade the guilt of swearing. The worse men are, the less they are bound by oaths; the better they are, the less there is need for them. Our Lord does not enjoin the precise terms wherein we are to affirm or deny, but such a constant regard to truth as would render oaths unnecessary.
38-42 The plain instruction is, Suffer any injury that can be borne, for the sake of peace, committing your concerns to the Lord’s keeping. And the sum of all is, that Christians must avoid disputing and striving. If any say, Flesh and blood cannot pass by such an affront, let them remember, that flesh and blood shall not inherit the kingdom of God; and those who act upon right principles will have most peace and comfort.
43-48 The Jewish teachers by “neighbour” understood only those who were of their own country, nation, and religion, whom they were pleased to look upon as their friends. The Lord Jesus teaches that we must do all the real kindness we can to all, especially to their souls. We must pray for them. While many will render good for good, we must render good for evil; and this will speak a nobler principle than most men act by. Others salute their brethren, and embrace those of their own party, and way, and opinion, but we must not so confine our respect. It is the duty of Christians to desire, and aim at, and press towards perfection in grace and holiness. And therein we must study to conform ourselves to the example of our heavenly Father, #1Pe 1:15,16|. Surely more is to be expected from the followers of Christ than from others; surely more will be found in them than in others. Let us beg of God to enable us to prove ourselves his children.
Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710.
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Verse of the Day | Deuteronomy 20:4 [August 30, 2026]
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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
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FORGIVE THY BROTHER
Love your neighbor as I have loved you
This is what Jesus asked us all to do
Judge not or you will be judged right the same
Blame not a soul – don’t defile his or her name
Only God knows the heart – it is His to know
Backbiting and gossip – we must forego
If we engage in demeaning our brother
It hurts only us – not at all the other
For God does not look kindly on attacks
It is He who will correct – give the whacks
In His conviction – he will pity the one
Vengeance is His – and will be swiftly done
Jesus wants us to forgive – or we will not
When we ask forgiveness – as we ought
We must be willing to forgive and forget
Or forgiveness of sins – we’ll not beget
Blaming one’s neighbor – to elevate self
That’s not what God wants – for him or herself
We must be accountable for falling short
Of His glory and mercy – no smart retort
What will we say when we stand before Him
Will we make excuses – keep blaming Jim
At that point it’ll be too late for amend
It will be pointless then to forgive our friends
Forgiveness is freedom from guilt and shame
It comes when we repent and take the blame
For our cruelty and meanness toward another
For falsely accusing our sister or brother
Be slow to anger – and quick to forgive
Without guilt and guile is the way to live
With love and understanding – you will be
In God’s good graces – and frankly – free
Creating strife among one’s sister or brother
It is not really how you love one another
Jesus commanded us to love as He did
His Peace He gave us – to share not forbid
Forgive one another – be a light in the dark
Be love toward your brother – and set the spark
For the peacemakers – the Word says are duly
Called Children of God – and quite blessed – truly
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As the democrat and some uni-party candidates as well as Blue state Government Officials call for “Truth in Social Media”, keep reminding people where you can …
…. that when amending the Presidential Election Act in 2022, the DEMOCRATS tried to Auto-Pen “Truth Boards” into LAW that was aimed at censoring anything not aligned with democrat party (NOW DSA) messages. Those “Truth Boards” actually included authority to sanction political candidates, if not remove them from Ballots.
Just as those paragons of democracy, the EU is doing in the elections of their member states TODAY.
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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