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 🕊️💕
Thanks, silent reader !
Spurgeon scriptures listed above:
Proverbs 16:33 The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is from the Lord .
Philippians 2:13 for it is God who works in you
to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose.
Ephesians 1:11 In Him we were also chosen
[or were made heirs], having been predestined
according to the plan of Him who works out everything
in conformity with the purpose of His will,
Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs
according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.
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Sept 25
Sept 26
Praying.
Sept 27

Thankyou and God bless you Silent Reader
Howdy Garrison!
Good Sunday, Pa ❣️❣️❣️
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Hi Patience! ❤️
Howdy, Gramps!
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-and again
thank you, my man Garrison .
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Thank you, love. Have a wonderful Day.
Just put up our Sunday Benediction & music. Sorry to be a bit late, Treeper friends. 🙂
LORD, THEE I LOVE WITH ALL MY HEART
One of the scribes came and heard them questioning together, and knowing that he had answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the greatest of all?”
Jesus answered, “The greatest is: ‘Hear, Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. The second is like this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”
The scribe said to him, “Truly, teacher, you have said well that he is one, and there is none other but he; and to love him with all the heart, with all the understanding, all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbor as himself, is more important than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.”
When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from God’s Kingdom.”
— Mark 12: 28-3
1. Lord, Thee I love with all my heart; I pray Thee ne’er from me depart,
With tender mercy cheer me.
Earth has no pleasure I would share. Yea, heav’n itself were void and bare
If Thou Lord were not with me.
And should my heart with sorrow break, My trust in Thee can nothing shake.
Thou art the portion I have sought; Thy precious blood my soul has bought.
Lord Jesus Christ, my God and Lord, my God and Lord,
Forsake me not! I trust Thy Word.
2. Yea, Lord, ’twas Thy rich bounty gave My body, soul, and all I have,
In this poor life of labor.
Lord, grant that I in every place May glorify Thy lavish grace
And help and serve my neighbor.
Let no false doctrine me beguile; Let Satan not my soul defile.
Give strength and patience unto me To bear my cross and follow Thee.
Lord Jesus Christ, my God and Lord, my God and Lord,
In death Thy comfort still afford.
3. Lord, let at last Thy angels come, To Abr’hams bosom bear me home,
That I may die unfearing.
And in its narrow chamber keep My body safe in peaceful sleep
Until Thy reappearing.
And then from death awaken me, That these mine eyes with joy may see,
O Son of God, Thy glorious face, My Saviour and my fount of grace.
Lord Jesus Christ, my prayer attend, my prayer attend,
And I will praise Thee without end.
Note that Jesus also said, “You are not far from God’s Kingdom.” meaning you’re still not there. If I’m not far from home, then I’m not home yet, am I? Obeying the law is not enough, even the law to love God.
1 John 4:10, “This is love: NOT that we loved God, but that HE LOVED US and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.”
For 40 yrs I tried to love God because I was commanded to. It didn’t work. I never truly felt a love for Him. And I felt like a heretic. A born-again church-attending heretic.
Finally, by the grace of God alone, I got a revelation of how much God loves me. It produced a genuine love response in my heart back to Him that I could never muster on my own.
“For God soooo loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
from the meditations on The Collects for the seventeenth Sunday after Trinity
“Lord, we pray thee that thy grace may always prevent and follow us, and make us continually to be given to all good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.”
Keynote being The Grace of God.
link to the Lectionary Central with the most often used Epistles, Gospels, Psalms, and sermons a majority of the various Christian denominations follow for their Church calendar of services, and seems to carry a nice varety of sermons ranging from medeival, pentecostal, evangelical, oxford, and recent, well, recent as the 1970’s or thereabouts. (will share my current favorite is in recent category, the Rev. Sisterman’s sermons)
https://www.lectionarycentral.com/trinity17/trinity17.html
When we fail, or make a mistake, we learn.
That process makes us stronger.
Don’t judge people.
Measure them by the size of their heart.
Don’t wait for the hardest moments.
Always do your very best.
totally agree… people are how you see them in YOUR heart.
Makes sense to me … hope so for others
Mind-Blowing Grace
Crown Of Grace
Leave It All In My Hands, Let Jesus Have Control
Stay On The Straight And Narrow Road https://youtu.be/J8d-cXMmbXc
Jesus Is Lord https://youtu.be/EEWGmyzN4pk
Bridge Is Out Keep Going https://youtu.be/-MzUbm9tD2w
Walk With the Lord Again https://youtu.be/_UdClwHsxVw
Why You Need a Purpose Working The Life Every Man/Woman Needs https://youtu.be/l3Ql9Ljn_UI
God Hates Divorce, Not Divorcee’s https://youtu.be/2Xaj1Z29fnY
Already Answered Prayers https://youtu.be/a3GVQVgVEec
Free Indeed Without Him, I am nothing. But through Jesus, I am set free—and who the Son sets free is free indeed!
The Prayer That Changes Everything https://youtu.be/scspi17O3KU
You LORD Was Always There” is a deeply personal Christian testimony song about faith, survival, and the unconditional grace of Jesus Christ.
From down under, one of the most gruesome sports injuries you will see.
A professional rugby player suffers a compound fracture of his ankle or lower leg . They had to hold his foot in place while stretchering him off the field.
REALLY??? SERIOUSLY?? what the?? is Wrong with these people??
The Senate is throwing massive parties for a dog’s birthday while refusing to pass the save america act
Look at the resources that went into this taxpayer funded event for a senator’s dog So out of touch,
We just want voter id laws and secure elections
x.com/TMZ/status/2102895395080
My flabber is completely gasted.
I wish I could wake up and realize it has all been a nightmare………….
Republicans are trying hard to lose the mid-terms and get rid of Trump without the base knowing what they are doing.
PREVIEW OF A MIDTERM RECKONING: House Democrat Drops Massive 26-Article Impeachment Resolution Against Trump
https://www.breitbart.com/border/2026/09/26/preview-of-a-midterm-reckoning-house-democrat-drops-massive-26-article-impeachment-resolution-against-trump/
As the battle for control of the House of Representatives intensifies ahead of the 2026 midterms, a lame-duck House Democrat dropped a comprehensive blueprint for how a potential Democratic majority could target the White House come January.
Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN) introduced 26 articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, signaling that House Democrats are preparing to unleash aggressive oversight and potential impeachment proceedings if they reclaim the speaker’s gavel this fall, according to a Newsweek article. The sprawling resolution targets nearly every pillar of the administration’s second-term platform—including military operations off the coast of Venezuela, the deployment of federal forces to domestic cities, executive orders ending birthright citizenship, and mass deportation policies.
What they don’t understand is without President Trump there is no reason to support the Republican party pukes.
Jesus Christ Made the Way of Salvation Simple—Why Did Religion Make It Difficult – Is This Part of Satan’s Deception? Let’s Investigate (KJV)
Perhaps nowhere is this demonstrated more beautifully than with the thief on the cross. He had virtually nothing left to offer God. He had no lifetime remaining in which to accumulate good works. He could not build a religious résumé. He simply turned toward Jesus and said, “Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.” Jesus answered, “Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:42–43). The thief had nothing with which to purchase salvation. He had Christ—and Christ was enough.
https://gospelofjesuschrist.blog/2026/09/22/jesus-christ-made-the-way-of-salvation-simple-why-did-religion-make-it-difficult-is-this-part-of-satans-deception-lets-investigate-kjv/
to read more
Thank you so much for this – I was asking the Lord for some kind of clarity this morning. A long time ago a friend I invited to the church I’ve been attending for 20 years now accepted the invitation. Later on he told me he would never come back. I asked him why and he said “too religious.” I didn’t understand and to my shame, didn’t ask him what that even meant. Thank you again. Numbers 6:24-26.
:-)))
You’re very welcome!
https://biblehub.com/numbers/6-24.htm
24 ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you;
25 may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
26 may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’
I have to echo the thanks for this today. It touched my heart and was just what I needed when I woke up this morning. Blessings to you!
“The Man on the Middle Cross said I could come!” https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1430853638845376
27 September
Michael Gambon
(1940-2023)
Irish-English stage and screen actor (The Singing Detective; Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film series), dies of pneumonia at 82
Biography: Michael Gambon is an Irish-English actor, best known today for his portrayal of Professor Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series (2004-2011). While the role was initially played by Richard Harris, Gambon took over after his death.
He began his career as a stage actor, appearing in many productions of works by William Shakespeare. Gambon also had a long and successful television career, most notably “The Singing Detective” (1986), which won him a BAFTA for Best Actor.
Since making his film debut with Othello (1965) alongside Laurence Olivier and Maggie Smith, Gambon has played a variety of roles in films such as Wes Anderson’s The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) and Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009).
The Song of Wandering Aengus. Words by W.B.Yeats. Spoken by Michael Gambon
27 September
I found it interesting to include this due to coincidence of above & found, as a stage performer, she sings as well
Maggie Smith
(1934-2024)
British Tony, Emmy, Oscar, and BAFTA Award-winning stage and screen actress (The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie; A Room with a View; Downton Abbey; Harry Potter films), dies at 89
Biography: Maggie Smith achieved success as an actress on stage, in film, and on television over a career spanning more than seven decades. She came to global fame with her roles as Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter film series and Violet Crawley in “Downton Abbey.”
Smith began her acting journey in 1952 at the Oxford Playhouse. She made her Broadway debut in 1956 with “New Faces of ’56.” In 1962, Smith joined the National Theatre Company, working alongside Laurence Olivier.
Her film career took off in the late 1960s. Smith won her first Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” (1969). She secured a second Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in “California Suite” (1978).
Smith married actor Robert Stephens in 1967. They had two sons, both of whom became actors. The couple divorced in 1975. Later that year, she married playwright Beverley Cross, remaining with him until his death in 1998.
In the 1980s and 1990s, Smith faced health challenges. She was diagnosed with Graves’ disease in 1988 and breast cancer in 2007. She recovered from both conditions and continued her acting career.
Smith gained worldwide recognition for her role as Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter film series (2001-2011). She further increased her popularity by portraying Violet Crawley in “Downton Abbey” (2010-2015), winning three Emmy Awards for her performance.
After an 11-year absence from the stage, Smith returned in 2019 with “A German Life.” She continued to act in films and television into her last years, with appearances in “A Boy Called Christmas” (2021) and “Downton Abbey: A New Era” (2022), before her death in 2024.
Maggie Smith Teaches Carol to Speak Cockney
Thank you, just rewatching Downton Abbey…she’s the best character in the series IMO…and funny 😂
27 September 2018 Marty Balin [Buchwald], American singer (Jefferson Airplane/Starship), dies at 76
Count
Count On Me
27 September 2011 Johnny “Country” Mathis, American country singer (b. 1933)
Country Johnny Mathis – Please Talk To My Heart (United Artists 536)
27 September 1986 Cliff Burton, American rock bassist (Metallica), dies in bus crash at 24
For Whom The Bell Tolls
27 September 1979 Jimmy McCulloch, Scottish songwriter and guitarist (Wings), dies at 26
Medicine Jar
& writer of
Venus & Mars
Maybe I’m Amazed
Good Mornin Treepers
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Two Women in a Park – Maurice Prendergast

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Maurice Prendergast

Maurice Brazil Prendergast (October 10, 1858 – February 1, 1924) was an American Post-Impressionist artist who worked in oil, watercolor, and monotype. He exhibited as a member of The Eight, though the delicacy of his compositions and mosaic-like beauty of his style differed from the artistic intentions and philosophy of the group.
me likely
Two Women in a Park
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New England Harbour – Maurice Prendergast

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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.
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.
For the kingdom,the power,and the glory are Yours,now and forever.Amen
Amen
Rockport, Mass. – Maurice Prendergast

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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.”
Park, Gloucester – Maurice Prendergast

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“Suppose one reads a story of filthy atrocities in the paper. Then suppose that something turns up suggesting that the story might not be quite true, or not quite so bad as it was made out. Is one’s first feeling, ‘Thank God, even they aren’t quite so bad as that,’ or is it a feeling of disappointment, and even a determination to cling to the first story for the sheer pleasure of thinking your enemies are as bad as possible? If it is the second then it is, I am afraid, the first step in a process which, if followed to the end, will make us into devils. You see, one is beginning to wish that black was a little blacker. If we give that wish its head, later on we shall wish to see grey as black, and then to see white itself as black. Finally we shall insist on seeing everything — God and our friends and ourselves included — as bad, and not be able to stop doing it: we shall be fixed for ever in a universe of pure hatred.”
― C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
Oh boy, is this a good description of the leftists haters today? The progression is familiar.
Please God save us from this!
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God will save us my friend
no worries
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John 8:44
“Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.”
Sunset and Sea Fog – Maurice Prendergast

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Psalm 25:4-9
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Remember your mercies, O Lord.
Your ways, O Lord, make known to me;
teach me your paths,
guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my savior.
Remember your mercies, O Lord.
Remember that your compassion, O Lord,
and your love are from of old.
The sins of my youth and my frailties remember not;
in your kindness remember me,
because of your goodness, O Lord.
Remember your mercies, O Lord.
Good and upright is the Lord;
thus he shows sinners the way.
He guides the humble to justice,
he teaches the humble his way.
Remember your mercies, O Lord.
Charles Street, Boston – Maurice Prendergast

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Jn 10:27
Alleluia, alleluia.
My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord;
I know them, and they follow me.
Alleluia, alleluia.
Figures and Donkeys (also known as Fantasy with Horse) – M. Prendergast

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Philippians 2:1-11
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Brothers and sisters: If there is any encouragement in Christ, any solace in love, any participation in the Spirit, any compassion and mercy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, with the same love, united in heart, thinking one thing. Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, each looking out not for his own interests, but also for those of others.
Have in you the same attitude that is also in Christ Jesus,
Who, though he was in the form of God,
did not regard equality with God
something to be grasped.
Rather, he emptied himself,
taking the form of a slave,
coming in human likeness;
and found human in appearance,
he humbled himself,
becoming obedient to the point of death,
even death on a cross.
Because of this, God greatly exalted him
and bestowed on him the name
which is above every name,
that at the name of Jesus
every knee should bend,
of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
and every tongue confess that
Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.
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DAILY MEDITATION: PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11
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. . . united in heart. (Philippians 2:2)
Isn’t it amazing to live in such a connected world? You can so easily search the internet to find answers to any question you have and to learn all about the latest events happening anywhere in the world. Yet we all know that there are challenges related to this quick access to information, and one of them is the quick access to opinions. And, as we often see, opinions lead to arguments, and arguments lead to divisions.
So when we hear St. Paul calling us to be “of the same mind” and “united in heart,” it can seem almost impossible (Philippians 2:2). It’s hard enough staying civil and polite, but to actually be united in heart and mind? Can we even do that? Paul seems to think we can. So let’s consider how we can apply his words to our lives today.
Consider Paul’s audience: the Christians in Philippi. Paul isn’t writing to the entire city. Why does that matter? Because we are called to a special kind of unity with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Our Church is diverse, and that’s part of its beauty. But unity in the midst of diversity means that our opinions, as important as they may be, should not supersede our call to reveal the love of Christ through our unity: “This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35).
So how can we embrace this calling? One way is to ask yourself if you should be spending less time taking in the news, political commentary, or celebrity gossip and more time serving God. The simple act of putting your energy toward listening to God and being among his people will bring down dividing walls and empower you to follow Jesus’ command to love all of your brothers and sisters.
So enjoy the benefits of our connected world, but remember to guard the true, lasting unity of your family in Christ.
“Jesus, help me to hear your call to unity and respond with love.”
Ezekiel 18:25-28
Psalm 25:4-9
Matthew 21:28-32
JMO.
RINO Paul Ryan and his FOX NEWS have switched over to their globalist propaganda playbook, trying to split up President Trump’s MAGA America First movement.
He is using his Fake Fox News Polls and some of his on-air personalities to try to sway their audiences to be against many of President Trump’s legislative items.
There are alternatives to FOX ……. RE/MAX media network, RSBN (Right Side Broadcasting Network, and OANN to name a few.
They tried the same thing in 2022 and 2024 ….. but when the MAGA / America First viewers turned them off, cold turkey, they had to switch back to reporting the truth about the great things President Trump has done and is doing and not the globalist garbage of Paul Ryan and Karl Rove.
It is time to give FOX the MAGA / America First “cold turkey” turnoff treatment.
They will get the message.
MAGA / America First isn’t just our motto, it is our duty!
hi Cactus
friends
you must know this
the networks are evil
ok , so don’t watch them
rsbn is good if your into this type of thing
we have t follow some of it
just to know what the demons are up to
so I would say follow RSBN
don’t ever turn on main stream screamers
all scammers screaming
if someone has to put on makeup and a bow tie
you don’t wanna be lookin at that schtuff , ever
don’t do it
thank you Cactus
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A word of warning.
medication side effects can manifest with age.
My neighbor Steve, a generally very active man, had been feeling very tired for several weeks and then started getting dizzy.
He went in to see his doctor. She took his pulse and immediately had him put in a wheelchair and taken to the ER. His pulse rate was 42 bpm.
At the ER they did an EKG and decided he needed to go to Indy to get a pacemaker put in. Then his physician noticed that Steve was using eye drops for intraocular pressure that could act as a Beta blocker. She had run across this same problem before with someone else.
She told Steve to go home and take it easy and stop the eye drops and see what happened.
Next day Steve felt better than he had for weeks and his pulse was 62. He’s his old self again. He is on a new type eye drop.
His Dr. told him that if she hadn’t run across that exact same situation before she would have never caught it!
Steve had been using those same eye drops for at least 20 years with no problems. It was part of their morning routine for Betty to apply them.
So a word to the wise. KNOW what the possible side effects of the medications your on are.
Thank you RAH. Good words to the wise.
It’s like being bitten by your favorite dog – unexpected and out of character.
But it causes trouble just the same
I take a half dozen or so medications, my wife a bucketful. If you believed the side effects from the pharmaceutical companies, you might switch to homeopathic medicine. It would take 10 lifetimes to try to understand everything from A to Z in traditional and homeopathic regimens. I’m glad for Steve, but on the the next issue. There are only so many hours in my day.
the drug causes a problem (or 2) so you need another drug to solve the new problems in a never ending chain – to that the original problem is forgotten
Most medications have a “Frequency table” which tells you the frequency at which each major side effect occurred in their clinical trials. If not available in the literature provided with the medication you can look it up online.
And that should be taken with a grain of salt. Many of us are not ‘typical’.
As Doc always said, ‘If it happes to you it is 100 percent’
There is so little in life one can perfectly count on. Not even ones own considered judgement. I never considered myself to have ever had anything but positive effects on me from my time in military service. But my Granddaughter who has a masters and is a certified psychological counselor specializing in treated PTSD and other service related disorders tells me I display the signs of having a mild case of PTSD.
I blew it off and told her she needs to be careful that she doesn’t become an analyst that is seeing the problem she specializes in where it does not exist. Then she started describing and explaining some of my behaviors and the reasons for them.
Now I’m not sure what to think.
And I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free
And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me
And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land
God bless the USA
Lee Greenwood Lyrics – “God Bless the USA”
Thank you! Tears every time I hear it sung as so many in our family have passed and gave their lives for others.
We know Heaven’s going to be crowded.
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Nah – Heaven is Infinite.
There’s always enough room – we can be close to our family, friends and pets, don’t ‘cha think?.
Farmhouse in New England – Maurice Prendergast

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Lee Greenwood – God Bless The USA (Lyrics)
I am guessing that people from every nation would express your sentiments of their homeland. It is natural to feel this way. We all respect those feelings. Did Jesus have those feelings? He did love the Jewish nation, of which He was a part. To our everlasting joy, He loved us, regardless of our earthly citizenship. He even called us to a higher walk as a citizen of His Kingdom. God bless…
All God’s creatures – Great and Small
land of the free and the home of the brave. Amen ms Idaho Peace
aaahhhh – memories
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 . . .
Thank you, dear Patience. 🙂
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 Levant, especially the Palestinian Christian villagers of Taybeh (formerly Ephraim, which was the last village Our Savior had visited) 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.
FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND ALL IN NEED OF PRAYER
PRAISE AND WORSHIP
Rest In God: Gentle Piano Worship for Deep Sleep Refresh Your Spirit and Ease Anxious Thoughts
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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, September 27, 2026
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“Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:”
Acts 18:9 (KJV)
COMMENTARY FOR ACTS 18
Paul at Corinth, with Aquila and Priscilla. (1-6) He continues to preach at Corinth. (7-11) Paul before Gallio. (12-17) He visits Jerusalem. (18-23) Apollos teaches at Ephesus and in Achaia. (24-28)1-6 Though Paul was entitled to support from the churches he planted, and from the people to whom he preached, yet he worked at his calling. An honest trade, by which a man may get his bread, is not to be looked upon with contempt by any. It was the custom of the Jews to bring up their children to some trade, though they gave them learning or estates. Paul was careful to prevent prejudices, even the most unreasonable. The love of Christ is the best bond of the saints; and the communings of the saints with each other, sweeten labour, contempt, and even persecution. Most of the Jews persisted in contradicting the gospel of Christ, and blasphemed. They would not believe themselves, and did all they could to keep others from believing. Paul hereupon left them. He did not give over his work; for though Israel be not gathered, Christ and his gospel shall be glorious. The Jews could not complain, for they had the first offer. When some oppose the gospel, we must turn to others. Grief that many persist in unbelief should not prevent gratitude for the conversion of some to Christ.
7-11 The Lord knows those that are his, yea, and those that shall be his; for it is by his work upon them that they become his. Let us not despair concerning any place, when even in wicked Corinth Christ had much people. He will gather in his chosen flock from the places where they are scattered Thus encouraged, the apostle continued at Corinth, and a numerous and flourishing church grew up.
12-17 Paul was about to show that he did not teach men to worship God contrary to law; but the judge would not allow the Jews to complain to him of what was not within his office. It was right in Gallio that he left the Jews to themselves in matters relating to their religion, but yet would not let them, under pretence of that, persecute another. But it was wrong to speak slightly of a law and religion which he might have known to be of God, and which he ought to have acquainted himself with. In what way God is to be worshipped, whether Jesus be the Messiah, and whether the gospel be a Divine revelation, are not questions of words and names, they are questions of vast importance. Gallio spoke as if he boasted of his ignorance of the Scriptures, as if the law of God was beneath his notice. Gallio cared for none of these things. If he cared not for the affronts of bad men, it was commendable; but if he concerned not himself for the abuses done to good men, his indifference was carried too far. And those who see and hear of the sufferings of God’s people, and have no feeling with them, or care for them, who do not pity and pray for them, are of the same spirit as Gallio, who cared for none of these things.
18-23 While Paul found he laboured not in vain, he continued labouring. Our times are in God’s hand; we purpose, but he disposes; therefore we must make all promises with submission to the will of God; not only if providence permits, but if God does not otherwise direct our motions. A very good refreshment it is to a faithful minister, to have for awhile the society of his brethren. Disciples are compassed about with infirmity; ministers must do what they can to strengthen them, by directing them to Christ, who is their Strength. Let us earnestly seek, in our several places, to promote the cause of Christ, forming plans that appear to us most proper, but relying on the Lord to bring them to pass if he sees good.
24-28 Apollos taught in the gospel of Christ, as far as John’s ministry would carry him, and no further. We cannot but think he had heard of Christ’s death and resurrection, but he was not informed as to the mystery of them. Though he had not the miraculous gifts of the Spirit, as the apostles, he made use of the gifts he had. The dispensation of the Spirit, whatever the measure of it may be, is given to every man to profit withal. He was a lively, affectionate preacher; fervent in spirit. He was full of zeal for the glory of God and the salvation of precious souls. Here was a complete man of God, thoroughly furnished for his work. Aquila and Priscilla encouraged his ministry, by attendance upon it. They did not despise Apollos themselves, or undervalue him to others; but considered the disadvantages he had laboured under. And having themselves got knowledge in the truths of the gospel by their long intercourse with Paul, they told what they knew to him. Young scholars may gain a great deal by converse with old Christians. Those who do believe through grace, yet still need help. As long as they are in this world, there are remainders of unbelief, and something lacking in their faith to be perfected, and the work of faith to be fulfilled. If the Jews were convinced that Jesus is Christ, even their own law would teach them to hear him. The business of ministers is to preach Christ. Not only to preach the truth, but to prove and defend it, with meekness, yet with power.
Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710.
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Verse of the Day | Deuteronomy 11:19 [September 27, 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
MAPA = MAKE AMERICA PRAY AGAIN
SPEAK LIFE AND BLESSING
When we face challenges out of the blue
Our first instinct might be what went askew
We wonder what it was that caused the rift
Not recognizing what hit was a gift
We tend to take what occurs personally
Like some sort of punishment deservedly
When really it was nothing of the sort
Nor to the extent of fault to report
We have free will to make our choices
And that includes how we use our voices
We can rant and rave and complain why me
Or we can speak life and blessing to be
We are all prone to the seven deadly
We can speak out a tirade in medley
We can side with that demonic attack
Give negative thoughts credence right back
The effect of the weight we have laid down
Will surely defeat us cause us to drown
In a sea of self-pity barely function
Until we reach a decision junction
The difference between blessing and curse
Is the curse tends to make our plight much worse
It augments into a vicious cycle
We are less fruitful not at all vital
Speak life and blessing for each consequence
A positive outlook just makes more sense
It energizes God-given gifts in you
The Spirit inside comes alive when you do
D01: 08/11/2023
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 !!! ❤️❤️❤️
Collins was just on FN. He looks, and sounds, like a man defeated. The polls (fake as they are) point in the same direction.
GA folks, how did we get here??
DEAR SUNDANCE:
If I had a Million $ – I would give half of it to you
For 16 years I have been following whatever you do
It rarely ceases to amaze me research so fine
Helps me make sense of this world of Quine
How can I thank you for your years of service
To this community of tree huggers so nervous
Who try to make sense of the ongoing war
Of good versus evil battling evermore
I post encouragement to keep us close to God
Use my Prayer Warrior job to give Him laud
Hug each Treeper with my prayers
Through poems relieve them of anxiety and cares
So although I have no money to give
I hope and pray this you can forgive
And accept the gifts God gave to me
So that your gifts will forever be !!!
Betsy mentioned this yesterday I think,
Another reason to cancel Netflix.
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I can think of several things we need to cancel…let me off this cultural train to nowhere…
Yes, no kidding Freeman.
Stopped all streaming, makes life better.🙏
Oh my LoL 🤣🤣🤣
No words needed here!
Thank you for the LoL
😍😎😄
Children at the Beach – Maurice Prendergast

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Chris Rea – On the Beach
Franklin Park, Boston – Maurice Prendergast

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Boston – Peace Of Mind
check out the female rythem guitar player
she is awsome
she be in the next vid
check her out
Nita Strauss
Low Tide, Nantucket – Maurice Prendergast

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Alice Cooper – (Intro) – Poison
What is the husky thinking?#husky #dog #funny #drama #funnyvideo
Life jacket with chin rest
worth a view, I promise
Yes, it is!!! 🐶❤️🤽so cute and brilliant.
Rocky smiles 😎😎😎
As your wife to help
Only watched it six times, so far. 😂
It runs in an endless loop… hurt so much from 😂 🤣🤣🤣😂
Italian flower market – Maurice Prendergast

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Fleetwood Mac – Little Lies
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Napalm. Surfing. War. | APOCALYPSE NOW
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‘Ride of the Valkyries’ | Apocalypse Now
A story from our history not told. If only so many of our younger people could understand how great this country is and how much greater it could be.