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On this day and every day –

God is in Control
. . . and His Grace is Sufficient, so . . .
Keep Looking Up


Hopefully, every Sunday, we can find something here that will build us up a little . . . give us a smile . . . and add some joy or peace, very much needed in all our lives.

“This day is holy to the Lord your God;
do not mourn nor weep.” . . .
“Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet,
and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared;
for this day is holy to our Lord.
Do not sorrow,
for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”


God Chose Israel

Speaking of the nation of Israel, Deuteronomy 7:7-9 tells us, “The LORD did not set His affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples. But it was because the LORD loved you and kept the oath He swore to your forefathers that He brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the land of slavery, from the power of Pharaoh king of Egypt. Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commands.”

God chose the nation of Israel to be the people through whom Jesus Christ would be born—the Savior from sin and death (John 3:16). God first promised the Messiah after Adam and Eve’s fall into sin (Genesis chapter 3). God later confirmed that the Messiah would come from the line of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Genesis 12:1-3). Jesus Christ is the ultimate reason why God chose Israel to be His special people. God did not need to have a chosen people, but He decided to do it that way. Jesus had to come from some nation of people, and God chose Israel.

However, God’s reason for choosing the nation of Israel was not solely for the purpose of producing the Messiah. God’s desire for Israel was that they would go and teach others about Him. Israel was to be a nation of priests, prophets, and missionaries to the world. God’s intent was for Israel to be a distinct people, a nation who pointed others towards God and His promised provision of a Redeemer, Messiah, and Savior. For the most part, Israel failed in this task. However, God’s ultimate purpose for Israel—that of bringing the Messiah into the world—was fulfilled perfectly in the Person of Jesus Christ.
xhttps://www.gotquestions.org/why-God-choose-Israel.html

Verses of Interest

“For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession.” – Deuteronomy 14:2

“I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you.” – Genesis 17:7

 “Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine.” – Exodus 19:5

 “For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession.” – Deuteronomy 7:6

 “The wild animals honor me, the jackals and the owls, because I provide water in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland, to give drink to my people, my chosen, the people I formed for myself that they may proclaim my praise.” – Isaiah 43:20

 “You only have I chosen of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your sins.” – Amos 3:2

 “He says: ‘It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.’” – Isaiah 49:6

 “But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” – Exodus 9:16

 “Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.’” – Deuteronomy 4:6

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

 “The people of Israel belong to God. He made them His adopted children. He revealed His glory to them. He made covenants with them and gave them His law. They are the descendants of the patriarchs and are human ancestors of Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever.” – Romans 9:4-5

 “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” – Lamentations 3:22-23

 “You will be faithful to Jacob, and show love to Abraham, as you pledged on oath to our ancestors in days long ago.” – Micah 7:20

 “And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.” – Deuteronomy 10:12

 “As for you, if you walk before me in integrity of heart and uprightness, as David your father did, and do all I command and observe my decrees and laws, I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever, as I promised David your father.” – 1 Kings 9:4-5

 “For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.” – Luke 2:30-32

 “For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” – Romans 10:12-13

 “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.” – Malachi 3:6

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Gudthots

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!

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cthulhu

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Wolf Moon

I can go along with most of that, except the slander against my family!

cthulhu

I thought they were referring to….The Moon —

Wolf Moon

Where DA MOON ends and DA WOOF begins, remains a mystery! 😂

TheseTruths

Anti-Trump “free DC” protestors were just spotted loading INTO BUSES to travel out of the city because they don’t live there.

The left said these “mass protests” were “sporadic,” but they were PAID and mass-transported in.

WHO’S FUNDING IT? They aren’t DC residents!

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TheseTruths

(⬆️ Twitter URL fixed.)

Wolf Moon

DEMONRATS!!!

Brave and Free

Looks like they feed them well also while on said bus.

Gail Combs

I was thinking CAUTION WIDE LOAD AHEAD….

PAVACA

TheseTruths
Ask George Soro$.

TheseTruths

Ben Bergquam: Chicago ICE Facilities and Federal Buildings Being Fenced and Boarded Up Ahead of Expected Violence Over ICE Raids as Hundreds of Agents Stationed at Naval Base (VIDEO)

Chicago federal facilities were seen being boarded up and fenced off in preparation for unrest and chaos in the streets by leftist activists and illegal aliens when the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) begin immigration raids this weekend. 

The Trump Administration has been planning federal law enforcement operations and potential National Guard deployment in the Windy City after at least 14 were killed and nearly 100 injured in shootings over the last two weekends.

It was revealed last week that 200 or more Homeland Security Officials would be deployed in the sanctuary city of Chicago to carry out deportations.

National Guard troops could be used to quell violent rioters, as done in Los Angeles, or to deter crime, as we are seeing in Washington, DC.

In an interview on Friday, Illinois Governor claimed in an interview on Friday that the federal agents are planning to invade as soon as Saturday.

“There are about 300 agents that may be at Great Lakes and preparing to invade the communities around Chicago,” he stated in a clear attempt to stir up radical left Democrats to commit violence.

Wolf Moon

Demonrats!

scott467

Chicago federal facilities were seen being boarded up and fenced off in preparation for unrest and chaos in the streets by leftist activists and illegal aliens when the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) begin immigration raids this weekend. 

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It’s all so ridiculous and unnecessary.

Arrest ONE of these clowns, and then charge him with every conceivable crime under the sun. He’s going away for a thousand years.

Or he can divulge who paid him, and do 30 days in the hole.

Rinse and repeat, right up the chain of command.

Arrest the top Joker (whose identity they certainly already know anyway).

99% of all protests end.

They know EXACTLY how to do this, I’m not breaking any new investigative / prosecutorial ground here 😂

So the fact that they are NOT doing this means they must WANT the protests to continue, either to justify a greater police presence, or to continue using the issue to help them in the midterms, etc.

TradeBait2

Agree on the method for handling the criminal activities. As you indicate this is also about optics.

80/20 issue sentiment moving toward 85/15 = more votes for MAGA going forward as they tighten the legal net around election integrity. Sends the message to all independents that one side is for criminals and the other side is for safety. Women in particular love to feel safe. Alpha men love to bring the hammer to criminals. Social benefit is the development of more women appreciating alphas. Long term benefit to our nation.

Also sends the message internationally. If you send your scum to create chaos they will be sent back and your nation will be dealt with harshly.

Aubergine

That they may want the protests to continue is small comfort to the people who live there and suffer the consequences of these stupid protestors.

I wish Trump would put a stop to it. Because as you say, it’s not complicated. Arrest the “big guy” and prosecute him into infinity.

Notasmidgeon

AGREE

Gail Combs

Go ahead and stir up violence you Ass.

18 U.S. Code § 111 – Assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees

(1)forcibly assaults, resists, opposes, impedes, intimidates, or interferes with any person designated in section 1114 of this title while engaged in or on account of the performance of official duties; or

(2)forcibly assaults or intimidates any person who formerly served as a person designated in section 1114 on account of the performance of official duties during such person’s term of service, shall, where the acts in violation of this section constitute only simple assault, be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both, and where such acts involve physical contact with the victim of that assault or the intent to commit another felony, be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 8 years, or both.

(b)Enhanced Penalty.—

Whoever, in the commission of any acts described in subsection (a), uses a deadly or dangerous weapon (including a weapon intended to cause death or danger but that fails to do so by reason of a defective component) or inflicts bodily injury, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both.

pgroup2

Keep the DoJ busy!

Gail Combs

Yup and all those Social Justice lawyers. Keep them so busy you flood their system.

mollypitcher5

They’re probably aleady having casting calls for the next Kilmar. A woman or a trans and getting the “right” judge lined up

TheseTruths

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pgroup2

No place for the olive branches.

kalbokalbs

Beat’m into submission.

Wolf Moon

That’s the Department of Peace!

TheseTruths

Durham [City, NC] declares itself a ‘Fourth Amendment Workplace’ amid immigrant fears
What does that even mean? There is no such thing as a “Fourth Amendment Workplace.”

A quick search found various lists of rights for illegals. I think there are nuances and legal issues at play. Here’s what this site says about Fourth Amendment rights.

https://clearwaterlawgrouptricities.com/5-rights-of-undocumented-immigrants/

The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution guarantees the right of everyone in the United States against unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. This means that the government cannot enter your home or search your belongings without a warrant or probable cause. 

The Supreme Court has extended this right to undocumented immigrants, holding that they have the same Fourth Amendment protections as US citizens and legal residents. One caveat exists, however – “border search exception.” 

This exception allows the government to conduct warrantless searches within a 100-mile radius of any US border, including airports. As a result, undocumented immigrants in this area may be subject to warrantless searches of their persons, homes, and belongings.

I don’t know how ICE handles this when they are more than 100 miles from a border.
Does “This exception allows the government to conduct warrantless searches within a 100-mile radius of any US border, including airports” mean that any airport is fair game for searches, even those more than 100 miles from a border?

scott467

It’s all nonsense.

Park an undercover van outside the targeted workplace.

Watch the employees who show up for work.

Run their license plate numbers.

If a single one comes up as being owned by an alien invader or anyone with a warrant, ICE has probable cause to enter the business property, arrest the individual in question, and identify everyone else at the scene of the crime.

Everyone else who is subsequently discovered to be an alien invader during the identification process is arrested and deported too.

That’s just ONE potential workaround, the cops must have a thousand others.

patfrederick

I’d be willing to bet a bunch of those illegals are BROUGHT to work in a van owned by a staffing place–so running the plate wouldn’t show anything illegal.

Gail Combs

So you can take a look at the people. LISTEN to what language they use and then run the plates.

Go to the address — Any bets occupancy limit is exceeded? Drugs are sold?….

patfrederick

unless it tracks back to a staffing company locale…(FRONT).

Gail Combs

Even Better!

8 U.S. Code § 1324 – Bringing in and harboring certain aliens

(a)Criminal penalties(1)

(A)Any person who— …

(ii)knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that an alien has come to, entered, or remains in the United States in violation of law, transports, or moves or attempts to transport or move such alien within the United States by means of transportation or otherwise, in furtherance of such violation of law;

(iii)knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that an alien has come to, entered, or remains in the United States in violation of law, conceals, harbors, or shields from detection, or attempts to conceal, harbor, or shield from detection, such alien in any place, including any building or any means of transportation;…

(I)engages in any conspiracy to commit any of the preceding acts, or

(II)aids or abets the commission of any of the preceding acts,

shall be punished as provided in subparagraph (B).

(B)A person who violates subparagraph

👉(A) shall, for each alien in respect to whom such a violation occurs

(i)in the case of a violation of subparagraph (A)(i) or (v)(I) or in the case of a violation of subparagraph (A)(ii), (iii), or (iv) in which the offense was done for the purpose of commercial advantage or private financial gain, be fined under title 18, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both;…

If I am reading that correctly, a van with say 5 to 10 illegal passengers, means you are looking at fifty to one hundred years in jail.

A couple of very high profile cases where life sentences are handed down will put a MAJOR damper on all this illegal worker Schiff.

They pull that Schiff on Tina Peters to scare Patriots so turn about is fair play.

Minivans and passenger vans can seat up to 7 and 15 passengers

scott467

“I’d be willing to bet a bunch of those illegals are BROUGHT to work in a van owned by a staffing place–so running the plate wouldn’t show anything illegal.”

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But if a van rolls up and alien invaders start get out like clowns out of a Volkswagen, then they have probable cause again, because Americans don’t travel like that.

Not anywhere.

But alien invaders often do.

And if they are literally being brought to the job by American employees, those American employees go to prison.

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patfrederick

“Americans don’t travel like that.”
oh really?
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TradeBait2

That’s just ONE potential workaround, the cops must have a thousand others.

They do. The problem rests with the Chiefs and elected officials who issue policies and make decisions that interfere in the process of administering justice. Some are lazy donut boys and gals, but most rank and file cops are cowboys/gals who enjoy the ropin’ and ridin’. They get frustrated by the obstruction above their pay grades and the crap judges.

If we want change it starts by going after the top of the food chain. Make their lives miserable. We can find a thousand ways to do that.

pgroup2

ICE authority is both administrative and police. IOW, when enforcing laws, ICE is the same as any other police agency. When enforcing admin orders [removal, deportation, etc.], all it needs is a person admitting identity if that person is already known to be on the list of inadmissible persons.

Police and ICE have the same rights at all times as anybody else – e.g., cop can ask a person questions, engage in conversation, etc. No obligation to respond.

Airports and border zones are exempt from probable cause, meaning a cop can demand identification from anybody in those areas without cause. Or can identify someone via facial recognition, have prior knowledge that person is not allowed, and immediately arrest that person.

Gail Combs

“…Airports and border zones are exempt from probable cause, meaning a cop can demand identification from anybody in those areas without cause. Or can identify someone via facial recognition, have prior knowledge that person is not allowed, and immediately arrest that person.”

Again the 100 mile border zone MAP (Durham NC is FAFO!)

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barkerjim

I would guess that 100 mile circles around all the airports would fill in the middle fairly well.

Wolf Moon

WOW – now that is SMART. And EVEN if they only did it for international airports, it would STILL cover a LOT. AND it would catch all those big “gangster and cartel sanctuary” cities like Denver.

Gail Combs

“…I don’t know how ICE handles this when they are more than 100 miles from a border….”

Actually fairly easily.

MAP

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TheseTruths

The State of Texas has officially banned the Chinese Communist Party from owning farmland.

The law went into effect on September 1st.

scott467

Good job.

About time.

GA/FL

There should be NO FOREIGN OWNERSHIP of anything in the USA.
-no land
-no businesses
-no houses
-no natural resources

patfrederick

i imagine that’s gonna be tricky with those conglomerates and “funds” like blackrock…where “ownership” can be hidden under many many layers.

pgroup2

The important part is that such prohibitions make it much more difficult to enforce rights. Plus it gives attorneys something to argue about.

Notasmidgeon

Agree

patfrederick

one down…49 to go!
now do mooseslime conclaves

TradeBait2

Actually…

AI generated:

States with RestrictionsStates Prohibiting Chinese Ownership
STATETYPE OF RESTRICTION
Arkansas Bans ownership by certain foreign entities, including Chinese.
North Dakota Enacted laws to restrict foreign ownership, particularly near military bases.
Missouri iProposed legislation to ban Chinese ownership of agricultural land.
Alabama Laws prohibit foreign ownership of agricultural land, including from China.
Florida Restrictions on foreign ownership of agricultural land.
Texas Limits on foreign ownership of agricultural land.IowaLaws in place to restrict foreign ownership, including from China.
South Dakota Prohibits foreign ownership of agricultural land.
Georgia Restrictions on foreign ownership of farmland.WisconsinLimits on foreign ownership of agricultural land.

Additional Information

  • Approximately 26 states have some form of restriction on foreign ownership of agricultural land.
  • The trend has been driven by national security concerns and the desire to protect local food supplies.

These laws vary by state, with some states having more stringent restrictions than others.

patfrederick

awesome!

para59r

And Bill Gates… Do Bill Gates too!

Gudthots

He certainly is alien to the human race.

pgroup2

This should result in some interesting litigation over the Commerce Clause.

TheseTruths

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patfrederick

what’s he got against the VP?

PAVACA

patfrederick
That he doesn’t think like Keith Olbermann.

patfrederick

lol…got it!

Aubergine

Lol. That’s a good one!

pgroup2

Vance used ‘shit’ in a tweet/truthpost.

patfrederick

as opposed to the dems who talk shit…
it’s a very nuanced platform…lol

Wolf Moon

Rooftop Koreans 1
Basement Progzis 0

Gudthots

Tony hasn’t lost any of his edge.

Gail Combs

That made my day!

Valerie Curren

Amen, Carl. God has an everlasting covenant with his chosen people!

cthulhu

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Aubergine

Send ’em a haggis and they’ll surrender immediately.

K1tt7-fzn

H/T kyblue

Aubergine

The man who killed that woman is a perfect advertisement for reopening the mental institutions.

Gail Combs

AMEN!

Gudthots

Are there any electric chairs still in operation?

cthulhu

I was thinking of an experimental zero recidivism program…..

cthulhu

Alternatively, he can be enrolled in the Ukrainian Foreign Legion to clear Russian-held territory.

K1tt7-fzn

H/T kyblue

patfrederick

i get it now…”bitches be crazy…”

kalbokalbs

Bitch demanded her, Right, to the participation trophy, the homerun ball.

Reportedly lost her job. I don’t know about that.

if so, Philly Karen should apply customer service position. Perhaps::

  • Walmart Greeter.
  • Cashier at McDonald’s.

In the videos above, Philly Karen, has zero youngsters in tow. Sitting with some P-Whipped dork, who wishes he didn’t take her to the ballgame.

patfrederick

Philly fans can be totally obnoxious. liberal female Philly fans can be over the moon out there.
maybe she intends to sit on the ball and hatch it into something that will love her.

kalbokalbs

  :wpds_lol: 

pgroup2

Legally, the baseball is the property of one of the teams. Therefore, security has the authority to demand that she surrender it.

Then, as agents of the teams, security has the authority to give it to whomever they choose. Such as the child from whom she took it.

Having her watch the transfer of the ball is free collateral entertainment.  😂 

K1tt7-fzn

H/T kyblue

patfrederick

totally agree on the coddling.

Gail Combs

Remember JD is talking about ENEMIES INVADING OUR HOMELAND WITH INTENT TO HARM.

cthulhu

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kalbokalbs

Damn, I feel older, after reading that.

Gail Combs

Boy, can I identify with that!

GA/FL

THANK YOU, BAKO CARL!

As you said – GOD chose tiny Israel to reveal Himself and to live out and obey His Word and Commands. The induction ceremony, circumcision, would be a powerful symbolic act – Israel surrendering, submitting one’s whole self and identity – physical appearance, pleasure, potency, progeny, posterity, prosperity to GOD.

This act of circumcision would symbolically undo what happened in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve decided to obey Satan’s word instead of GOD’s Word…and they obviously found an evil purpose for their bodies, lust was born, and the consequence was shame and guilt, and they attempted to cover their genital parts with leaves.

GOD also told Israel that Circumcision was not just limited to the flesh, but was to be of the heart as well as the physical body. They were to love Him, His Word and Law, and each other, and to deal kindly, honestly of all other people.

GOD said:

1 Now, Israel, hear the decrees and laws I am about to teach you. Follow them so that you may live and may go in and take possession of the land the Lord, the God of your ancestors, is giving you. 
2 Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keepthe commands of the Lord your God that I give you.
3 You saw with your own eyes what the Lord did at Baal Peor. The Lord your God destroyed from among you everyone who followed the Baal of Peor, 
4 but all of you who held fast to the Lord your God are still alive today.
5 See, I have taught you decrees and laws as the Lord my God commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land you are entering to take possession of it. 
6 Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.” 
7 What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the Lord our God is near us whenever we pray to him? 
8 And what other nation is so great as to have such righteous decrees and laws as this body of laws I am setting before you today?
Deuteronomy 4:1-8 

Sometimes, my only hope is this verse, which describes me pretty well.

27 But God chose what the world thinks foolish to shame the wise, and God chose what the world thinks weak to shame the strong. 28 God chose what is low and despised in the world, what is regarded as nothing, to set aside what is regarded as something, 29 so that no one can boast in his presence. 30 He is the reason you have a relationship with Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption, 31 so that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”
I Corinthians 1:27-31

cthulhu

Weeellllllll, ffffffffffffarkleschnitz!

The hall bathroom ballchain just broke again in a different place on the chain. Obviously, using a connector is ruled out because the entire chain is likely shot, so it’s time to use the repair kit.

That swaps out the flapper valve as well, which isn’t really needed — but the chain’s next break might be where it attaches to the flapper valve, so I might as well.

This’ll actually be faster than finding my ball chain supplies and all that, but two breaks in two places in the chain in a week is a pretty strong signal.

Incidentally, I “tuned” the previous repair this afternoon. I had The Fiancee flush it, agree that it was subpar, then I removed two links and had her flush it again. She approved it, so I thought I was done.

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kalbokalbs

Basic take away. Cooth is an Apprentice plumber. Fiancé the Master plumber.

Are Amazon repair kits should be available?

cthulhu

Master plumber because she never gets her hands dirty and kvetches at anything I do?

She’s given me our one repair kit and ordered two more.

As a side note, I can use a plain wooden cooking paddle under the float lever to stop the water flowing — don’t even have to turn the water off.

pgroup2

You were done. But realize that Satan tempted you with a quick fix.  😥  Now stop farting around, be sensible, and replace everything except the toilet tank.

Gudthots

Every so many years all the seals have to be replaced. I usually replace them all at once and make it a day. LOL.

duchess01

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 7, 2025

“Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.”

2 Timothy 2:3 (KJV)

COMMENTARY FOR 2 TIMOTHY 2

“The apostle exhorts Timothy to persevere with diligence, like a soldier, a combatant, and a husbandman. (1-7) Encouraging him by assurances of a happy end of his faithfulness. (8-13) Warnings to shun vain babblings and dangerous errors. (14-21) Charges to flee youthful lusts, and to minister with zeal against error, but with meekness of spirit.” (22-26)

(1-7) “As our trials increase, we need to grow stronger in that which is good; our faith stronger, our resolution stronger, our love to God and Christ stronger. This is opposed to our being strong in our own strength. All Christians, but especially ministers, must be faithful to their Captain, and resolute in his cause. The great care of a Christian must be to please Christ. We are to strive to get the mastery of our lusts and corruptions, but we cannot expect the prize unless we observe the laws. We must take care that we do good in a right manner, that our good may not be spoken evil of. Some who are active, spend their zeal about outward forms and doubtful disputations. But those who strive lawfully shall be crowned at last. If we would partake the fruits, we must labour; if we would gain the prize, we must run the race. We must do the will of God, before we receive the promises, for which reason we have need of patience. Together with our prayers for others, that the Lord would give them understanding in all things, we must exhort and stir them up to consider what they hear or read.”

“If we are dead to this world, its pleasures, profits, and honours, we shall be forever with Christ in a better world.”

“We must see to it that we are holy vessels. Every one in the church whom God approves, will be devoted to his Master’s service, and thus fitted for his use.”

“Sinners are taken in a snare, and in the worst snare, because it is the devil’s; they are slaves to him. And if any long for deliverance, let them remember they never can escape, except by repentance, which is the gift of God; and we must ask it of him by earnest, persevering prayer.”

Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710.

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Verse of the day – September 07, 2025 | 1 Kings 19:19-20

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Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered !!!



Happy go lucky

💕

Valerie Curren

Curious…I’ve been wondering for a while if the voice on the “verse of the day” videos is AI. Today’s recording made this question stand out more starkly as “she” kept pronouncing Elisha different ways throughout the video:

Uh-lish-uh was most common throughout then sometimes the more typical Eel-eye-shuh.

It’s very strange.

If it’s an AI voice, is the info shared also AI generated? What are the implications?

duchess01

Never occurred to me, Val – however – I did notice some common words vary in pronunciation – so it might be possible – I hope not though !!!

AI has spooked us for sure – making us uncertain what is and what is not REAL !!!

GEEEEEESH !!!

Valerie Curren

I opened that daily bible verse in YT & read their info, also on their “about” page but there is no indication who is making the videos or if AI is involved, fwiw…

duchess01

THANKS !!! GOD IS GOOD !!! 🥰

Valerie Curren

YW 🙂

duchess01

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.

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duchess01

PLEASE PRAY FOR ABUSED, MISSING, AND TRAFFICKED CHILDREN

BE MY VOICE

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JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN

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CHILD NOT CHOICE

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duchess01

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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.



duchess01

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duchess01

PURE IN HEART

Hearken Ye – Blest are the Pure in Heart;
For they shall see our God when they depart;
The secret of the Lord is surely theirs;
In Christ’s abode – their souls become heirs!

Their lives give glory to the Prince of Peace
Their love for Him is strong – it will not cease;
Like Him – they dwell in lowliness – with men;
Like Him – their pattern for holiness – Amen!

To the lowly soul – His grace He imparts;
With His Spirit pure – He fills their hearts;
For His cradle – and His heavenly throne;
He chooses the Pure in Heart – they alone!

Lord – Let us pray – Thy presence we seek;
Lord – For we pray – Thy blessing unique;
Give us – we pray – a pure and lowly heart;
The Grace from Your Spirit that You impart!

The temple within – we will surely refine;
For the pure resting place of the Divine;
Purify us, Oh Lord – that we may be worthy;
To receive Your Grace – wholly and humbly!

Give us this day Your blessing, Oh Lord;
Keep us securely – surely in Your Word;
Let Your Spirit abide within us today;
For You are the Truth, the Life, and the Way!

Blest are the Pure in Heart – the Bible says;
For they are the ones who know God’s ways;
Create in us all – a heart that is pure;
So we will be servants of all – for sure!

Let not worldly concerns sweep us away;
Temptation and sinfulness – let us defray;
For it is in giving – that we will receive;
And the Pure in Heart – will ever believe!

The Glory of God – will be theirs to enjoy;
If they seek His face – in all they employ;
Grant us – Oh, Lord – a heart that is pure;
For the Pure in Heart – will surely endure!

D01:  07/29/2013



duchess01

PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER

MAPA = MAKE AMERICA PRAY AGAIN

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duchess01

FULLNESS OF FAITH

Throughout scripture, God sets His example;
Limitless – His love – is more than ample;
He is kind; He is good – He is faithful;
For His steadfast Spirit, we are grateful!

Blessed are they who rely on the Lord;
Blessed are they who abide by His Word;
Holy are they who trust only in Him;
Convicted through Faith – is proper and prim!

With Fidelity and Faithfulness – we
Are trusting and trustworthy as can be;
With holy fervor, we honor Our Lord;
Consistently Faithful His Love out-poured!

Through Jesus, we exude Faith, Hope, and Love;
Through His Spirit and exultation above;
Through fullness of Faith – we are relieved;
We have not seen and yet, we have believed!

A Fruit of the Spirit, Faithfulness is;
The art of believing in heavenly bliss;
The act of knowing – relying on hope;
The tug of strength when unable to cope!

In the fullness of Faith, we come alive;
With conviction and purpose, we will thrive;
With our trust in the Lord, we cannot go wrong;
In the Faith Filled Family where we belong!

D01: 04/21/2013

duchess01

PRAISE AND WORSHIP

GOD BLESS YOU – Soaking Worship Instrumental | Prayer Instrumental Music with Scriptures



duchess01

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

#psalm91 #psalms #prayer

Pray Everyday

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

Sleep Well with Psalms. Psalm 91, Psalm 121, Psalm 3, Psalm 4, Psalm 139.

#faith #god #psalms

prayeveryday777

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HAVE A VERY BLESSED DAY !!!  ❤️❤️❤️



kalbokalbs

Katie nails it from the UK.

White weirdos bussed into protest in DC because they want the city’s crime wave back.

These morons are extinction-level stupid

God bless President Donald J Trump. God Bless the USA

pgroup2

IMO, that video is A.I. created.

First clue – where are all the soldiers [national guard]?

Gail Combs

Second clue is they are not chanting:

I want to be mugged
I want to be raped
I want to be knifed
I want to be shot

patfrederick

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Aubergine

Oh, how I wish it were only children…

patfrederick

when i was first married, I came into the room just putting on my blouse. then i started the conversation with…now that i have your attention…LOL
hubby reminds me of that often.

kalbokalbs

If nothing else, guys are predictable.   :wpds_cool: 

patfrederick

LOL

wowohwow1528

Miss Pat you are absolutely the BOSS of memes … them and keep them coming … WHOO-HOO!! ❤️‼️😎👍😜🤚‼️

patfrederick

i can only take credit for bringing them here. there are geniuses behind them i can’t name. but if it made me laugh, I wanna share them.

pgroup2

BTW, the ‘author unknown’ is God.

patfrederick

the first step is always the hardest.

Aubergine

For that last one:

Happy birthday.

patfrederick

another great choice!

Gudthots

Jesus loves me was the first thing to come to mind. 🤓

Valerie Curren

I was thinking Amazing Grace 🙂

patfrederick

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patfrederick

Happy go lucky

https://www.lightmetalage.com/news/industry-news/smelting/century-aluminum-plans-to-bring-mt-holly-plant-to-full-production/

At full capacity, Mt. Holly generates over $890 million annually for South Carolina’s economy, driven in part by average wages of $100,000 for jobs directly supported by Century Aluminum, according to a 2024 University of South Carolina study.

Indeed lists production associate but salary information not listed.

patfrederick

so then, can we stop importing them–H1B visas and students?

Tom Wolf
September 7, 2025 1:23 am

Reply to  Louie Louie
Yes, Donald Trump made the statement: “Looks like we’ve lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest, China. May they have a long and prosperous future together!”. He posted this on his social media platform, Truth Social, on September 5, 2025, alongside a photo of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin. 
The comment reflected his reaction to the visible camaraderie among the three leaders during the summit. However, later the same day, Trump told reporters he did not believe the U.S. had actually lost India to China.

kalbokalbs

So, we are to believe India is BFF, with Chinee and Russia.

AND, Indian brainiacs (H1B types) will clamor to immigrate to Chinee and Russia for employment?

Yea, I didn’t think so.

Tariffs ARE taking a toll. Which is driving Modi, Xi and Putin to act as IF they are BFF.

patfrederick

I don’t get the games and the optics of these things. but India is full…China is full… Russia remains Russia because they treasure their heritage–so even if they’re not full–they’re not going to import a lot of foreigners.
so those 2 countries want to export people here imo.

kalbokalbs

Absolutely. No body, will immigrate or simply want to live in Chinee or Russia.

Well, truthfully, North Koreans would cherish living in Chinee or Russia.

>>> Coming To America, For The Win. <<<

Messaging in this song Is golden. Evokes pure pride, in America.

wowohwow1528

Wonderful ‼️ Love this song 🎶❤️

Gail Combs

Back then, the promise was if you worked hard you would be rewarded.

Now, it is if you can sneak in you will get FREE… housing, food, clothing…

One model builds a country, the other tears a country down.

Valerie Curren

This!

patfrederick

Houston…we have a problem…
Charlotte99
September 7, 2025 7:36 am

@AmyMek
11h
ALERT: Sharia Patrols Arrive in Houston…
Imam Threatens Boycotts of Muslim Businesses
Masjid At-Tawhid in Houston, a tax-exempt Nation of Islam mosque, is escalating beyond preaching.
The mosque proudly flies the Palestinian flag outside its building and maintains a private security force in uniforms resembling Houston police officers. I
ts Imam, F. Qasim ibn Ali Khan—recognizable by his dyed red-orange beard—has launched a campaign to pressure Muslim-owned stores into following Sharia.
Why it matters: In Islam, dyeing the beard is rooted in hadith instructing Muslims to distinguish themselves from non-believers.
Today, the henna-red beard is widely seen as a marker of strict Sharia adherence, adopted by hardline preachers and militant figures.
In a video, Khan warns store managers that if they sell pork, alcohol, or lottery tickets, they will face boycotts and public demonstrations.
“Toward the end of this month, we’re kicking off a national protest… against all Muslim businesses that have haram in their stores,” he declares.
This is the classic playbook of Sharia “patrols”: first bringing Muslims into line, then extending pressure to the wider community.
Khan states plainly: “We should love what Allah loves, and hate what Allah hates.”
In Islamic texts, that goes beyond products – it targets people.
Europe has already lived through this. Shops were threatened, women harassed, and neighborhoods turned into Sharia-enforced zones.
Now, the same tactics are emerging in Houston – openly, on camera, and under the protection of tax-exempt status.
This is how parallel societies form.
This is how Sharia zones take root.
This is how freedom erodes.
Where are Texas leaders? What starts in Houston won’t stay in Houston.
https://nitter.poast.org/AmyMek/status/1964482703509901798#m

scott467

Outlaw islam.

They’re making it easy.

What do you want to do, wait until they start murdering politicians?

Save the political-class!

Outlaw islam!

patfrederick

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kalbokalbs

Hilarious. Maggot Kakala hat, nice topper.

BTW. Not available on Amazon, yet.  😂 

patfrederick

  :wpds_lol: 

patfrederick

pgroup2

Tsunami prediction?

patfrederick

catch the wave!

patfrederick

spot on!!
well done!

Aubergine

Very good!

Gail Combs

And SO TRUE.

We had a Karen (from Sweden) who walked around the neighborhood and called Townhall when ever she saw an infractions. We got visits from inspectors once a month.

Turns out one of the neighbors she was hassling was a serial killer…

Valerie Curren

So…what happened to her and the serial killer?

pgroup2

You’ll have to subscribe to Gail’s substack to find out!

/s

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Valerie Curren

LOL

Gail Combs

She completely freaked out when he was arrested. Although she had some very nasty tricks played too like all the tires slashed on their vehicles and such.

Didn’t change her habit of reporting neighbors though.

Valerie Curren

Well at least the killer got locked up but sorry you have such an annoying nosy neighbor 🙁

Gail Combs

One of the reasons we moved to NC and were ecstatic to find a pig farm down the road and cows across the street.

Valerie Curren

Nice, but hope you are upwind!!!

patfrederick

h/t Marica

pgroup2

That’s some good news.

singingsoul1

Maybe he is moving to Africa ?  🤒 

scott467

He’s gonna LOVE their culture.

Perfect match with Japanese.

He’ll see.

singingsoul1

He deserve it  😂 

scott467

Bye, Fatiguer-san.

mollypitcher5

  :cheers: 

Aubergine

I find some of the stats in this article shocking. My pastor says we are all “dirty rotten sinners.” I agree with him, but apparently many don’t:

“We don’t know if they fancy they can walk on water. But almost half of all Americans, including a striking number of Christians, don’t believe they’re sinners. It’s a revelation that has implications not just for the church, but for civilization generally.”

https://thenewamerican.com/us/culture/im-perfect-almost-half-of-all-americans-and-many-christians-dont-believe-theyre-sinners/

pgroup2

That explains a lot.  😟 

Gail Combs

Part of the Progressive school teaching. ‘Gentle Parenting, Safe Spaces and it is ALWAYS someone else’s fault. Not to mention the fact they have PROGRESSED to saying yelling at a child is ‘child abuse’

Did You Know That Screaming at Your Children Is Abuse?
When yelling at a child becomes verbal abuse Indiana Chapter of National Children’s Alliance
Shouting at children can be as damaging as Physical or Sextual Abuse | The Guardian
And then we wonder why kids grow-up completely wild.

singingsoul1

I raised my voice and counted in German worked like a charm.

Gail Combs

Training is Training is Training. Wether it is a cat, dog or horse the same basic principles apply.

For some very sensitive individuals, body language alone is punishment enough for wrong doing. For others you need a 2X4. No matter what it is the responsibility of the parents or owners to educate the young so they will fit into the world happily.

Gudthots

Even the principal at my first elementary school used a paddle on me while a kindergartner. But maybe I didn’t slug as many kids after that. It was my sibling’s fault, really! LOL

singingsoul1

Some of my kids respondent just looking on them.
You are right training cats dogs children.

Aubergine

So amazing that so many people don’t think they sin!

Valerie Curren

cognitive AND spiritual dissonance!

Aubergine

I found that article just crazy!

Valerie Curren

So bizarre that so many “Christians” wouldn’t have a biblical worldview 🙁

wowohwow1528

Like 👍

singingsoul1

Your Pastor is right we are all sinners, if we accept that reality we can begin to work on that but it takes a life time. Most people do not want to face themselves it is easier pointing the finger at others.  🙄 

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Aubergine

I agree.

kalbokalbs

Happy Ending.

Dash Cam Video Released

.@TxDPS Troopers chased down and arrested two human smugglers in Laredo on Labor Day. Six illegal immigrants who bailed from the vehicle were also apprehended.

Outstanding work by our Troopers as part of #OperationLoneStar to stop these dangerous criminal smuggling networks.

pgroup2

It’s interesting that some Texas law enforcement vehicles are black, considering how hot it gets there.

Imagine how hot it would be if they got an emergency call during meal time. The steering wheel would be too hot to touch for at least five minutes after the car was started, and the seats would also be unbearably hot.

patfrederick

maybe they should all carry ICE on their vehicles.

Gail Combs

Ice IN the vehicle. In the cooler with the H2O and other drinks of course.

patfrederick

thanks for the correction …lol

Gail Combs

With a black truck & no A/C I never leave home without my cooler full of drinks. Even when I go shopping. That way I do not spend several bucks on soda I should not have. 😋

kalbokalbs

Leave the engines running. Steering wheel not a big deal.

Gail Combs

Try a black truck without A/C…

Aubergine

All the cops around here leave their vehicles running with the air on, even during lunch!

Gail Combs

Part of that is saving the seconds/minutes needed to start the vehicle

pgroup2

Wow. It’s surprising they don’t have a bunch of cop car thefts.

cthulhu

In Montana? The perps would just disappear.

Aubergine

Lol, no kidding. It’s a BIG state.

cthulhu

Lightly populated. Lots of ravines and wildlife. Harsh weather…..

Aubergine

Wolves, bears, mountain lions…

Gail Combs

Wild boar…

cthulhu

Eggplants with attitude…..

Aubergine

The Most Dangerous Game, lol.

kalbokalbs

Huh?

Engine running. Lock doors.

patfrederick

DANG IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’ve been watching the LAST hand of grapes on the grapevines (too high for the raccoons to reach from the ground and the plants themselves are too thin to hold the raccoons) waiting to see them turn pink. this morning? the entire hand was gone! either a bear got them or the raccoons held one of them up while the other tore the hand from the vine. (LOL)

PAVACA

patfrederick
Yeah, those raccoons can be pretty “ingenious” at times.

pgroup2

The culprit was a deer. IMO.

patfrederick

the deer munch on the leaves but i’ve never seen a deer eat grapes. you could be right I’ve just never seen them do it.

pgroup2

If you don’t go for my deer guess, then how about a bear?  😮 

patfrederick

could be that as well…just wondering why they let that bunch go for so long. something ate the rest of the grapes last month already.

Brave and Free

Sasquatch, maybe?

😁

Gail Combs

Neighbor’s kids?

pgroup2

The best suggestion.

patfrederick

we don’t have neighbors–not that live here full time and i haven’t seen a kid around here in forever.

Valerie Curren

That’s just her hubby 😉 😉

Valerie Curren

My daughter said the birds ate all her grapes when she was out of town for a week, fwiw…

singingsoul1

We fight that problem every year. They suck the meat out of grapes then spit out the skin. What a mess it makes.

patfrederick

did you find anything that helps?

singingsoul1

We used to have a stray cat that did not like living in the house except in winter when it was real cold. She was feisty and even chaises a big dog bag to his home. She past and now the grapes are a fight between my husband and the critters.

Gudthots

Raccoons.
The American form of monkeys.

patfrederick

Charlotte99
September 7, 2025 8:34 am

Islamic scholar in America, Uthman Farooq, says: “Your nightmare of an Islamic Europe will come true. You can be as mad as you want, there’s nothing you can do. America and Russia will also become Muslim countries. We are the change, and we are unapologetic and uncompromising
https://nitter.poast.org/realMaalouf/status/1963724193637261782#m

wowohwow1528

Boy are they in for a BIG SURPRISE ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

pgroup2

Not if you’ve gone to claim your 72 virgins.

patfrederick

and there are rednecks in a lot of these here woods willing to be your travel agents!

wowohwow1528

LOL 😂😳
YEAH👊🤨👍‼️

patfrederick

  :wpds_smile: 

wowohwow1528

…. 😉 …

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mollypitcher5

What’s up with the sudden surge of islamic power?
The football player, NYC call to prayer rugs, the sharia patrol, the cop with arabic on the patch,the NYC politician that crawled out from nowhere, the above brag

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patfrederick

they’re gaining strongholds in some states.

kalbokalbs

Read this. they’re gaining strongholds in slave states

Until I reread what you posted. they’re gaining strongholds in some states

mollypitcher5

Maybe the Biden open border admitted so many more in they’re flexing their muscle but it seems weird since their support system (demoncrats) is a little weak these days

Firefly

Muscle flexing… think they will soon rule NYC   :insane: 

mollypitcher5

Yes, that might be it

PAVACA

mollypitcher5
Yours Truly posits:
Muslims are starting to “flex their muscles” since Hispanic illegals are being deported.
This is on top of the fact that Muslims are taking full advantage of certain aspects of the United States’ Bill of Rights — as in, freedom of religion — following Islamic teachings to “use the laws of the Kuffar land you live in to conquer the land for Allah.”

mollypitcher5

Logical good points

para59r

You only need to look toward Israel to see why numbers of conversions will be on the rise.

One should expect an uptick in conversions, sharper among Democrats and Independents and much less so among Republicans however the Millennials (born 1981-1996) and Gen Z (born 1997-2012) is where you can expect the most erosion as combined figures from both only leave 7-8% supporting Israel.

Gallop Poll from 29 July. Since then numbers given by Grok continue to show a steady loss of support for Israel as should be expected as Israel has since began it’s new offensive and despite the black out on news it’s still getting through.

https://news.gallup.com/poll/692948/u.s.-back-israel-military-action-gaza-new-low.aspx

No brainer. 2 Grok questions and answers.
Grok what are US sediments about Gaza. Have they shifted since the Miami Herald poll? How many in the US support Israel’s actions among Democrats, Republican’s and Independents?

Based on the latest information available up to September 7, 2025, here’s an overview of U.S. sentiments regarding Gaza and Israel’s actions, including shifts since the Miami Herald poll and breakdowns by political affiliation.

Current U.S. Sentiments on Gaza
General Sentiment:

Opposition to Israel’s Actions in Gaza: A significant portion of Americans oppose Israel’s military actions in Gaza. Recent polls indicate that around 60% of U.S. voters disapprove of Israel’s conduct, with only 32% approving. This reflects a broader trend of growing discontent, particularly among younger demographics and Democrats.Shift Since the Miami Herald Poll:

The Miami Herald poll you mentioned likely refers to earlier data, possibly from late 2024 or early 2025. Since then, sentiments have shifted further against Israel’s actions. For instance, a Quinnipiac University poll from August 2025 found that 50% of U.S. voters believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, up from previous figures. This represents a notable increase in critical views, especially among Democrats and independents.Support for Israel’s Actions by Political Affiliation
Democrats:

Current Support: Only about 8% of Democrats approve of Israel’s military actions in Gaza, according to recent polls. This is a significant drop from earlier in the conflict, where support was higher but still minority. The Quinnipiac poll from August 2025 showed 77% of Democrats believe Israel is committing genocide, indicating a strong shift towards criticism.Trend: Democratic support has been eroding steadily, influenced by younger voters, progressive activists, and increasing awareness of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.Republicans:

Current Support: Approximately 71% of Republicans approve of Israel’s actions in Gaza, as per recent data. This high level of support remains relatively stable compared to earlier polls, though there are signs of some erosion, particularly among younger Republicans under 50.Trend: Republican support has been more resilient, driven by traditional alliances with Israel and alignment with Trump’s policies, but there’s a noticeable decline among younger members of the party.Independents:

Current Support: Around 51% of independents believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, according to the Quinnipiac poll. This group shows a mixed but increasingly critical stance, with only a small fraction (around 20-30%) approving of Israel’s actions outright.Trend: Independents have shown the most significant shift towards criticism, reflecting a broader public reevaluation of U.S. policy towards Israel.Additional Context

Partisan Divide: The partisan divide is stark, with Republicans overwhelmingly supportive and Democrats largely opposed. Independents are increasingly aligning with Democratic views, which could influence future policy and electoral outcomes.Public Opinion Influence: This shift in sentiment is impacting political discourse, with figures like Scott Presler warning of electoral consequences if Republicans don’t adapt their strategies. It also affects U.S. foreign policy, with calls for reevaluating military aid to Israel growing louder.Global Context: The U.S. stance is part of a broader international trend where support for Israel’s actions has waned, particularly in Western democracies, due to the scale of casualties and humanitarian crises in Gaza.If you need more detailed breakdowns or specific poll data, let me know!
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Grok what percentage of Millennials and younger age brackets support Israel’s actions in Gaza?

Based on the latest information available up to September 7, 2025, here’s the breakdown of support for Israel’s actions in Gaza among Millennials and younger age brackets:

Millennials and Younger Age Brackets
Millennials (born 1981-1996):

Support for Israel’s Actions: Approximately 9% of Millennials approve of Israel’s military actions in Gaza. This figure is derived from recent polling data, which shows a significant decline in support compared to older generations.Critical Views: Around 50% of Millennials believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, reflecting a strong shift towards criticism. This is influenced by broader concerns about human rights and the humanitarian impact of the conflict.Gen Z (born 1997-2012):

Support for Israel’s Actions: Only about 6% of Gen Z approve of Israel’s conduct in Gaza. This is the lowest support level among all age groups, indicative of a generational gap in perceptions of the conflict.Critical Views: A majority, around 77%, of Gen Z respondents in recent polls believe Israel is committing genocide, showing an even stronger critical stance than Millennials. This group is particularly influenced by social media, global activism, and a focus on equity and justice issues.Younger Demographics Overall (under 35):

Combined Support: When combining Millennials and Gen Z, support for Israel’s actions drops to around 7-8%. This is a significant departure from older generations, where support is much higher, particularly among Baby Boomers and older cohorts.Opposition: Approximately 70-80% of those under 35 disapprove of Israel’s actions, with many advocating for a ceasefire and increased humanitarian aid to Gaza.Context and Trends

Partisan Influence: Within these younger demographics, Democrats and independents are overwhelmingly critical, while a small subset of younger Republicans still show higher approval rates, though this is declining.Impact of Protests and Media: The wave of campus protests and extensive media coverage of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza have further solidified these critical views among younger Americans.Electoral Implications: This shift is seen as a potential challenge for political figures like Joe Biden, who face backlash from younger voters over U.S. policy towards Israel.If you need more specific data points or have questions about other demographics, feel free to ask!

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para59r

As people wake up to what’s on the lower tweet, this might be considered bad optics in light of current trends.

And this won’t help either.

Gail Combs

Note what he says at around 0:15 ANYONE [Non Jews?] who is left when WE [Jews] get there,You ALL are going to die.

Does that also apply to the Coptic Christians? Are they going to destroy the third oldest Christian Church?

That is not as far-fetched as it may sound.

,,,Gopstein, who heads the far-right Lehava organisation and has been arrested a number of times, made the comments in an article on the ultra-Orthodox Jewish website Kooker.

‘Christmas has no place in the Holy Land,’ wrote Gopstein, who lives in a Jewish settlement in Hebron in the occupied West Bank.

He spoke of the ‘fall of the line of defence of the Jewish people for hundreds of years against our enemies, the Catholic Church.’

‘The mission of those vampires and bloodsuckers remains. If Jews cannot be killed, they can be converted,’ he wrote.

‘We must remove the vampires before they drink our blood once again.’

The Coalition Against Racism in Israel and others have called on authorities to investigate Gopstein.

In August, Israeli police questioned Gopstein after he condoned torching churches amid an uproar over recent hate crimes, including the firebombing of a Palestinian home that killed a toddler and both his parents.

On June 18, an arson attack occurred at a shrine on the shores of the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel where Jesus is believed to have performed the miracle of loaves and fishes…

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3370494/Jewish-extremist-calls-Israel-ban-Christmas-following-Sultan-Brunei-s-decision-jail-Muslims-celebrate-festivities.html

From my favorite Orthodox Christian Website:

No Crusade Needed: Time to Help Islam Die Already

Islam is dying on its own. The West needs to get out of the way and let it happen. No modern day crusade is needed.

The U.S. is also allied with the ISIS-led Syrian government (busy slaughtering Christians and other minorities), the repressive Egyptian regime (persecuting Christians and stealing Christian holy sites), Somalia (severe Christian persecution), Azerbaijan (steeped in Armenian blood), Turkey (one of history’s greatest purveyors of Christian persecution and murder), and Malaysia (rising levels of Christian persecution). The U.S. is not “fighting Islam” or “waging a crusade” nor is it going to. The power elite running the West is perfectly content with current arrangements of working closely with Islamic regimes, even selling out wholesale to those with money, while importing massive numbers of troublesome Muslims into Western societies. Thus further weakening any sense of national self that would be a brake on globalist ambitions….

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The leaders who could organize a ‘crusade’ won’t, because it would not be in their interests. Remember this next time pro-Zionist influencers try to appeal to the need to ‘fight Islam’ as a rational for genocide in Gaza, stealing land in the West Bank, or bombing innocent civilians elsewhere.

Second, fortunately for everyone, no such crusade is even necessary. There is no Muslim force against which to actually fight one. The Muslim world is fractured into multiple, antagonistic: ethnicities, religious sects, nation states, tribes, linguistic groups, and ideologies. Muslim regimes are almost universally corrupt…

The third reason a new crusade will not happen is that Islam is already dying. The West just needs to stop getting in the way of the process. The standard ‘scare’ narrative is that “Islam is the world’s fastest growing religion.” Muslim hordes are destined to swamp Europe, and possibly even parts of the U.S. These hordes of rapists and criminals are fanatical in their devotion to Muhammad, and will force the West to bend the knee to Sharia Law. Either we support murdering Palestinians and Iranians, or we are effectively surrendering our societies to religious lunatics.

But is that really the truth? Not hardly.

Recent research indicates that as many as 80% of all Muslim converts in the West will leave the Islamic faith. Muslim communities in the West, often financed by Gulf Countries, spend a lot of time and effort to get converts in the door. Immigration does swell their ranks, but to really take over, Islam has to become an option for native born Westerners. Unfortunately for the long-term success of “Dawah” (Muslim evangelism), Islam is such a horrible experience that very few of those “called to Islam” actually persist in the religion. Former converts often remark that, especially for women, all the rules, personal cruelty, racism, violence, and continuous community judgement are just exhausting.

It isn’t just converts leaving Islam, either. Additional research indicates that 24% of those born into the Muslim faith in the West no longer identify as Muslim. Keeping only 20% of new converts, while regularly losing 24% (possibly more) of your cradle Muslim population, is not a recipe for long-term societal transformation. In fact, before the latest round of uncontrolled immigration, Islam in the West was actually losing more people annually than it was gaining.

Cairo University in 1970. At the time, mini skirts were fashionable among Egyptian women. No hijabs or burkas in sight

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PAVACA

Gail Combs
One certainly hopes that the idea of Islam “imploding” is correct. Otherwise, those who “converted” to Islam, and then leave it, are considered to be “apostate” per the Koran, and therefore can be, shall it be said, “eliminated” by “believing” members of Islam.

Gail Combs

I certainly hope the writer is correct. It is really tough to figure out exactly what is going on. However I do remember Al Waleed was financing mosques in the USA as long as they had HIS RADICAL IMAMS installed.

Since he has been ‘de-fanged’ it looks like Saudi Arabia is modernizing and granting more freedom to their people.

Please note: I bring alternate views and info so we have the fodder needed to THINK and contemplate issues.

para59r

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#BREAKING: Almost the entire historic Palestinian Christian quarter of Gaza City, Palestine has been razed by ‘israel’. The ancient Al-Zeitoun neighborhood is reduced to rubble.

Only the Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches remain standing. Every semitic Palestinian Christian in Gaza has been displaced and is now finding refuge in these churches.

Despite the devastation, Palestinians Christians stand firm, unwavering in their commitment to their holy sites.

Last tweet spoke of two churches remaining.

LisaMarie

@RedactedRosalia

In case you were wondering, this is what it is like every single day, let alone on a Sunday, for the Christians at Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza. Everyone talks about Muslims in Palestine but almost no one talks about the small Christian communities who have lived there for 2,000 years — the very land where Jesus was born, grew up, and preached. Through war, occupation, and hardship, these Christians have kept the faith alive, yet the media rarely mentions them. Don’t forget the people who’ve carried the Gospel for millennia, right where it all began.

para59r

Rabbi sampler

Note here… Christians are idol worshipers to this man and his ilk.

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Nice Rabbi first. Then back to the others. It seems these mindsets have been held a long time. Not a wonder things developed the way they have.

Whoops.. another nice Rabbi getting slipped in here as he calls out Zionists.

Okay, back on track here and bonus for the early indoctrination.

Aubergine

Dammit, I think my scroll key overheated. I must need some antifreeze.

kalbokalbs

Yea. At best,   :insane: 

Valerie Curren

snicker

para59r

Oh come on now… the liberals all left the battle ground shrieking. Surely they left behind some some safe spaces you can occupy  😁 

Aubergine

I don’t need a safe space. I just don’t pollute my brain with propaganda.

singingsoul1

The Jew hate goes deep that reminds me what my parents told me Germany what went wrong. Hate begets hate it begins in the soul of men and then it spills over destroying themselves and others.
The middle East has always fought against each other something is missing in people ” When Palestinians find Christ in their hearts their will be peace being in Christ.
I pray for the middle east that they find love for their neighbor. I never forget Oct 7 and I pray for the hostages who are still kept worse than slaves by Palestinians. Never forget !

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para59r

Or is it when the Zionist can find Christ in their hearts? Right now they don’t accept Christ in any way shape or form unlike the Muslims who recognize him as one the prophets. Perhaps Jews are chosen because once those hearts are softened then peace can reign. Thusly no one is allowed to touch them until God’s will is done.

Some minor saying found in the Talmud. Mind you the book is basically Rabbi’s arguing among each other, but there are too many that will point to the bad verses in these arguments and proclaim them as to what is proper.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GxaKomQWcAA5sI2

The Talmud was written some hundred or so years after the Christ. There are two versions, as the Crusaders made them burn many of their books as they were against Christianity, but somehow the bad stuff always crept back into them.

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Certainly some Jews get it.

Meanwhile were still dealing with this kind of mentality.

And apparently it’s encouraged from the top.

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singingsoul1

In my case Christ found me and invited me to be His.
Most people do not get it.

Aubergine

I won’t forget October 7th, either. And I know my history, so I won’t be buying into any of the bullshit propaganda being spewed.

Valerie Curren

Thanks for using the spoiler 🙂

Aubergine

Not often enough! I swear I’m going to have to have the down arrow on my laptop serviced.

kalbokalbs

Devoid d of common sense AND common courtesy.

Slow Guy does NOT get it, at all.

scott467

Outlaw islam.

It’s the only way.

Aubergine

We are the change, and we are unapologetic and uncompromising”

I am the brick wall. I too, am unapologetic and uncompromising. I am also Christian, armed, and I know how to use them.

scott467

Get the farooq out.

wowohwow1528

Thank you bakocarl, you’re a blessing and God bless you abundantly.

Come Thou Fount (Official Music Video) | Celtic Worship

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Celtic Worship

Wolf Moon

Amen!

TradeBait2

Looking forward to their new album. They also have a new addition to the group with one of the founding members, Scott Wood, leaving. I am wondering how they are going to replace his bagpipes and whistle, what the new sound will be.

wowohwow1528

Like 👍

wowohwow1528

Ohhh I will look for that on YouTube thank you TradeBait2.
Thei videos are really nice I love the bagpipes I wonder too they’re such a good group.

barkerjim

Thank you, bakocarl!!! Obey the Lord and all will be as He intends!

Wolf Moon
wowohwow1528

+1=5 👍

Aubergine

Oh my goodness!

I have chills! I’ve read a LOT of poetry over the years, and this is wonderful! You should send it to a contest or something.

And AMEN!

patfrederick

Gail Combs

The SOB also ran the VAERS system so he was responsible for HIDING the dangerous vaccine signal.

Wolf Moon

YUP. Making all kinds of sense now. A’ GATEKEEPER TROLL.

Aubergine

A Satanist and a raging pervert, too!

kalbokalbs

Looks like full segment. 12 minutes.

PAVACA

patfrederick
Thank you.
It appears that the person RFK, Jr., is speaking about is Dr. Peter Marks, MD. Dr. Marks is the person who was in charge of VAERS, in addition to being the director of the FDA’s CBER division.

Wolf Moon

Thank you! I was wondering who it was he was talking about!

Aubergine

I think it was Dr. Demetre Daskalakis he was discussing. I could be wrong.

Wolf Moon

Oh, yeah – THAT GUY!!!

scott467

7 months?!?

Seven DAYS should have been six days longer than necessary to fire his stupid &^%.

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Aubergine

It was a man.

Although, pervert that he was, he looked more like a demon to me.

scott467

I thought he was referring to Rochelle Walensky, until I saw Gail’s post below referencing ‘he’, and I had time to correct it 👍

patfrederick

Gail Combs

Anyone know who the reporter was?

patfrederick

no idea

Gail Combs

It would certainly be interesting to see who he works for. He is NOT the usual Urinalist.

kalbokalbs

While I’m glad the dirtbags were removed, I smell a set-up of sorts.

We’ll see if we get to read more about it Monday…

barkerjim

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patfrederick

bwahahahhaa…
hubby loved this!

RedLegLeader68

Did I ever mention to you guys that I was the District Manager for Melroe (Bobcat) in the early 80:s with my area being Northern Latin America and the Caribbean? Great times, great product; then one of the original CEO’s retires and the CFO get promoted; acquired by bigger competitors, etc, etc.

Miss those times — we were #1 and on top of the world.

Side note: in the very early 80;s, Venezuela was so hot we were shipping Bobcats on 747’s to meet demand.

TradeBait2

Good story. I remember the oil boom there because of all the steel business that went that direction from Middletown (Armco).

para59r

Concerning the Opening. Food for thought from this link.

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Old Testament Violence
The violence described in the Old Testament sounds gruesome, yet the Bible is often described as the story about God’s character and mankind’s relationship with Him. Christians are followers of Jesus who taught forgiveness and peace. How can they—we—make sense of Old Testament violence? Is the God of Abraham the same God embodied by Jesus? In 144 AD Marcion said no:

Marcion denied that the God of the Old Testament was the same God presented in the New Testament. For Marcion, Jesus was the Son of the God of the New Testament but not the Son of the deity described in the Hebrew Scriptures. The deities of the Old and New Testaments were, from Marcion’s perspective, literally two different gods. Marcion did not deny the existence of the god of the Old Testament. He simply classified this god as a secondary deity, one that was inferior to the supreme God revealed in Jesus.

gotQuestions.org/Marcionism.html

Marcion believed Paul was the only true apostle of Jesus Christ. He rejected all of the New Testament writings except ten of Paul’s letters and Luke’s Gospel, minus the infancy narrative, because he had to eliminate all the places where Jesus identified Himself with the God of Abraham, for example:

Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter, not one stroke of a letter, will pass from the law until all is accomplished.

Matthew 5:17—18

Jesus fulfilled many Old Testament prophecies, including this from about 600 BC:

He was despised and rejected by others; a man of suffering and acquainted with infirmity; and as one from whom others hide their faces he was despised, and we held him of no account. Surely he has borne our infirmities and carried our diseases; yet we accounted him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the punishment that made us whole, and by his bruises we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have all turned to our own way, and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

Isaiah 53:3—6 NRSV

Jesus made it clear He is the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament, and He is one with the Father:

My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand. What my Father has given me is greater than all else, and no one can snatch it out of the Father’s hand.  The Father and I are one.

John 10:27—30

Marcion believed so strongly in his own understanding that he was willing to reject not only the God of Abraham, but much of what Jesus taught. Dennis Prager highlights the danger of this approach:

Of course, there is a faith component to my religious life. The primary example is the foundation of this commentary—my belief in the Torah as a divine document. While reason has led me to this belief, I acknowledge there are a few verses or passages that challenge this belief. Whenever I encounter such passages, however, I am not prepared to say, Love the stranger is divine, but this difficult part is man-made. Once one says that, the Torah not only ceases to be divine, but it also ceases to be authoritative. When you say, this part is divine, but that one isn’t, you become your own Torah.

Dennis Prager, XXVI of his Deuteronomy commentary.

He was referencing only the first five books of the Bible, but it applies equally to the whole Bible. Does God tolerate us questioning His Word? I think He even encourages questions, as a route to deeper faith. Names in the Old Testament often had important meanings. God renamed the patriarch Jacob:

Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. So he said to him, “What is your name? ” And he said, “Jacob.” Then the man said, “You shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with humans, and have prevailed.”

Gnesis 32:24,27—28 NRSV

I think Jacob literally had a wrestling match with an angel, but its message to us is metaphorical. Dennis Prager explains the meaning of Israel:

It is almost impossible to overstate the importance of the meaning of the name Israel. It means struggle (yisra) with God (el). That God would bestow this name on His People could only mean God assumes—even expects—those who believe in Him to struggle with Him.

Dennis Prager on page 386 of his Gensis commentary.

It helps to realize that some Biblical passages are not meant literally. For example, Jesus said:

If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away; it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away; it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to go into hell.

Matthew 5:29—30

A literal interpretation of this passage would be gruesome. The people listening to Jesus understood because exaggerations to make a point are found in the Old Testament also. A clear example is the celebration after David killed Goliath, in about 1000 BC:

As they were coming home, when David returned from killing the Philistine, the women came out of all the towns of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet King Saul, with tambourines, with songs of joy, and with musical instruments. And the women sang to one another as they made merry, “Saul has killed his thousands, and David his ten thousands.” Saul was very angry, for this saying displeased him. He said, “They have ascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed thousands; what more can he have but the kingdom?”

1 Samuel 18:6—8 NRSV

David was only a shepherd boy at the time, not a soldier. He killed wild animals to protect his sheep, but his first battle with a man was against Goliath. He had only killed one man. The celebrating women exaggerated to express the extent of their joy. Saul was not mad because the women were lying, he understood they were not. He was mad because they were praising David above himself, potentially threatening his throne.

The Bible does not directly claim God told David to kill Goliath, it only reports the event. Much more troubling are passages like this one, where God, through Moses, tells Israel to fight:

When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are about to enter and occupy, and he clears away many nations before you—the Hittites, the Girgashites, the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites, seven nations mightier and more numerous than you—and when the LORD your God gives them over to you and you defeat them, then you must utterly destroy them. Make no covenant with them and show them no mercy.

Deuteronomy 7:1—2 NRSV

The literal meaning is clear: kill everyone in the land, but the very next verse says:

Do not intermarry with them, giving your daughters to their sons or taking their daughters for your sons,  for that would turn away your children from following me, to serve other gods. Then the anger of the LORD would be kindled against you, and he would destroy you quickly.  But this is how you must deal with them: break down their altars, smash their pillars, hew down their sacred poles, and burn their idols with fire.

Deuteronomy 7:3—5 NRSV

Moses conveys God’s command for the Israelites to kill everyone in the land, yet also not to mingle with them. It seems like a contradiction. The books of Joshua and Judges explain what actually happened, but understanding the story requires understanding the whole sequence, not individual passages.

God did not allow Moses to enter the Promised Land. Moses passed leadership of the people to Joshua, who directed many battles to gain control of the Promised Land:

Then Joshua came at that time and cut off the Anakim from the hill country, from Hebron, from Debir, from Anab and from all the hill country of Judah and from all the hill country of Israel. Joshua devoted them to destruction with their cities. There were no Anakim left in the land of the sons of Israel; only in Gaza, in Gath, and in Ashdod some remained. So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that Yahweh had spoken to Moses, and Joshua gave it for an inheritance to Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. Thus the land was quiet from war.

Joshua 11:21—23 NRSV

It sounds like the whole previous population has been expelled or killed. But that was not the case. Only three chapters later, Caleb asked Joshua:

“So now, give me this hill country about which Yahweh spoke on that day, for you heard on that day that Anakim were there, with great fortified cities; perhaps Yahweh will be with me, and I will dispossess them as Yahweh has spoken.” So Joshua blessed him and gave Hebron to Caleb the son of Jephunneh for an inheritance.

Joshua 14:12—13 NRSV

I put Hebron in boldface type. It is in both passages. Joshua 11 says Hebron was won for Israel, but in Joshua 14 Caleb expects to take Hebron in battle and make it part of his inheritance. Is this an inconsistency? The original writers didn’t think so. Then, in the book of Judges it says:

Now these are the nations which Yahweh allowed to remain, to test Israel by them. … These nations are: the five lords of the Philistines and all the Canaanites and the Sidonians and the Hivites who lived in Mount Lebanon, from Mount Baal-hermon as far as Lebo-hamath. And they were for testing Israel, to know if they would obey the commandments of Yahweh, which He had commanded their fathers by the hand of Moses. Now the sons of Israel lived among the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites; and they took their daughters for themselves as wives and gave their own daughters to their sons and served their gods. Thus the sons of Israel did what was evil in the eyes of Yahweh and forgot Yahweh their God and served the Baals and the Asheroth.

Judges 3:1,3—7 NRSV

So, it’s not just little pockets of the people previously living in the Promised Land that survived. It was many, and the Israelites lived among them. The warning Moses gave in Deuteronomy 7:2—4 came to pass: Do not intermarry with them, giving your daughters to their sons or taking their daughters for your sons, for that would turn away your children from following me, to serve other gods.

Was the continued existence of these people a failure of the Israelites to obey God, or was it God’s intention? It does say they “are the nations which Yahweh allowed to remain.”

I am not looking at resources outside the Bible. I’m comparing passages from the Bible that describe the sequence of events. It seems the people recording this history, and transmitting it over thousands of years, did not consider these passages contradictory. I conclude that

you must utterly destroy them. Make no covenant with them and show them no mercy.

is exaggeration, not intended to be literal. In any case, it is not what happened.
A careful reading of the Old Testament reveals the war Israel fought to occupy the Promised Land was not as brutal as, “you must utterly destroy them,” implies. Yet, the wars waged back then were brutal. Why did God order them?

Before attempting to answer that question, pause to compare war back then with modern wars. Old Testament battles were brutal and personal. Most killing was done hand-to-hand with swords, spears, farther away with arrows, or by starving out whole towns. Now we are more sophisticated. Today our weapons are longer range and can kill vast numbers of people quickly.

Are any modern wars justified? Were any of them condoned by God? I think World War Two was justified. We eliminated two horrific regimes, Nazi Germany, and Imperial Japan. We spent years, money, and lives defeating those two enemies. Then we rebuilt their nations. Was that ever done before? I don’t think so. Our Judeo-Christian faith drove us to that work of mercy. It is the faith of the Holy Bible.

Why did God give Israel the Promised Land? In about 2000 BC He told Abram, later renamed Abraham:

Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”

Genesis 12:1—3 NRSV

In fact, the whole world is blessed by the Judeo-Christian faith, which God rooted in the Promised Land. Western civilization is built on the Bible. The United States, the most prosperous, free, and generous nation ever to exist, was founded on Biblical teachings.
In about 1400 BC God led the Israelites to the Promised Land and made it possible for them to occupy that land, and only that land. God never allowed them to spread to other territories. God seeded the Judeo-Christian faith in the Promised Land and nurtured it in order to bless the whole world, not just Israel. He knew it had to be somewhat isolated and protected from the people surrounding it:

Furthermore, the Bible’s disturbing ethics of warfare can perhaps be best explained in terms of monotheism’s struggle to survive. Monotheism started out as a minority movement with a different theology and ethical system than the rest of the world. It expanded and developed because it had one small corner in the world where it could grow unmolested. Had the Hebrews continued to reside amidst the pagan and child-sacrificing Canaanite culture, monotheism itself would almost certainly have died

Joseph Telushkin on page 30 of Prager’s Deuteronomy commentary.

As I said, I believe World War Two was justified. We helped save all of Western Civilization, spread it to Japan, and restored it in Germany. I think God blessed us in that war. God Himself told us why He authorized the Israelites to own the Promised Land. He told us world-wide blessings would result. Now we can look back and see why.

What do you think? Do you agree God was justified when He gave the Promised Land to Israel? Let me know your thoughts @ChrisErvinReid

Wolf Moon

Interesting. Was not aware of this sect, which seems (as some describe it) somewhat gnostic, or IMO like a Roman revision of Christianity – and perhaps even reflective of what got Rome into trouble in Judea and caused millennia of grief for the world!

barkerjim

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patfrederick

Wolf Moon

patfrederick

i wanna see this sow…in THAT outfit… ride the subway without her muscle…at night.

Wolf Moon

Yup. What she would do is this…..

  • Never turn her back on a black male
  • Never let her purse or valuables be out of sight around a black female
  • Never admit either one of these things
  • Call any white who said either one a “racist”
  • Defend any black who ever said it, using a variety of diversions
scott467

“Call any white who said either one a “racist” ”

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Better for a white person to be a called ‘racist’ and live, than to be a naïve target of black racists and get murdered.

Like Iryna Zarutska, a white Ukrainian girl on a train in Charlotte, stabbed in the throat, from behind, by black Decarlos Brown.

Which is worse, to be on high alert around the one demographic who commits the majority of violent crime — or to be the demographic who commits the majority of violent crime?

Which one is the actual danger to society?

Black racists are allowed to murder white people with impunity, but white people are supposed to be concerned about being called ‘racist’, just for recognizing it?

Is being called ‘racist’ supposed to be worse than being murdered by black racists?

Why should anyone care what black racists think?

They can think whatever they want.

Just keep your hands where I can see them.

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Wolf Moon

Being a realist is GOOD.

It’s all statistics. No apologies for being realistic about propensities for violence. The trick is to vet, estimate, and discern to the smallest possible groups.

Black scientist with sharp clothes and dreadlocks – 0% danger.
Black guy on bus with homeless clothes, psycho tattoos and “perp hair” – 100% danger.

I profile EVERYBODY. No apologies.

But it goes beyond that Do I trust that black scientist on the jury if I have to pull a gun and defend myself from the other black guy?

Only if he’s a Republican. If he’s woke, he can’t be trusted.

Situational awareness. ALWAYS. EVERYTHING.

scott467

White people need to disengage and get as far away as possible from black people.

I sure won’t turn my back on one.

Nowhere.

I see every last one of them as a homicidal maniac at this point, unless I know them personally or I’m in church, because there is no way for me to distinguish which one is of the 10% who are law abiding, and which are of the 90% who are violent criminals.

DONE playing games with fatiggers.

Make Segregation Great Again.

Or Bring the Black Psychopaths to Heel.

PICK ONE.

There is no door number 3.

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Aubergine

I don’t see how to see it any other way. When 90% of a cohort can’t be trusted, then none of them can.

It is so sad to me that we have come to this place. I am a child of the 70’s and 80’s. We were DONE with this shit. Now, I see race war coming, and I’m not being alarmist. I am waiting and watching for the spark that lights the flames. What happens after that, I’m afraid to guess.

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scott467

“What happens after that, I’m afraid to guess.”

_____________

What happens after that is they lose, badly.

They will lose so overwhelmingly that whoever survives is scared to even look at a white person.

The same way most white people today are afraid to look at a black thug.

Because that is the ONLY thing that fixes it.

13% vs. 87% isn’t a race war, it’s restoring the peace.

Either dominate or submit — that is the law of the jungle, and we live in a jungle.

The 87% in this jungle are finished being bullied by the 13%. Pendulum swings the other way today.

They want to behave like rabid animals, they can be put down like rabid animals.

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Wolf Moon

I remain hopeful – but I remain situationally aware. ALWAYS.

wowohwow1528

I grew up in Detroit, went to Detroit public schools. In junior one of the students made a comment in class I responded the class laughed he told me to meet him after school ( to beat me up lol putz) When the school day ended I met up with both of my brothers the 0ne asked if I saw the kid I said no I didn’t and my brother said okay let’s go … and we walked away from there at a very quick pace, yes sireee bob … the kid was black and a troublemaker. Later on he messed with someone and got his clock cleaned, the miserable putz.

wowohwow1528

Junior High now called Middle School …

Valerie Curren

I thought Junior High was 7th-9th grades while Middle School was 6th-8th. Slight difference. I went to Junior High in Metro Detroit too 🙂

scott467

Wolf Moon

This is a very needed conversation.

Gudthots

I see Scott’s post as a blank space of about 14 lines tall.

wowohwow1528

My Saviour’s Love
e SE Samonte

Philippians 4:4
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” – Philippians 4:4
Psalm 30:12
“That my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever.” – Psalm 30:12

singingsoul1

Thank you lifts my spirit 🙂

wowohwow1528

Oh singing 🎶 God bless you
‘Glad you liked it 🤗❤️

singingsoul1

Bless you 

Valerie Curren

That one takes me back to my childhood–TY  😇 

wowohwow1528

Oh that’s nice Valarie … 🤗❤️ …

I really like the harmony and the lyrics

wowohwow1528

God bless you abundantly …

Valerie Curren

You too! 

cthulhu

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patfrederick

stealing this one…LOLOLOL

duchess01
patfrederick

patfrederick

ColonelTowner-Watkins
@ColonelTowner
READ THIS, REPOST IT PLEASE every time you see someone trying to justify what Hyundai did.

I just spent the last few days outside the Hyundai plant in Savannah. Between local, state, and federal incentives Hyundai rec’d $10B. They, in turn, promised good paying jobs for AMERICANS. The local and state government sold it to the ppl of GA and locals as JOBS in exchange for a massive industrial complex in the middle of farmland and southern pine tree farms. They installed hideous European traffic circles on the exit interchanges that don’t really accommodate semis and it was hilarious to watch them navigate it. Keep in mind it’s for an industrial plant.

So in exchange for sitting quietly by and watching their local community drastically change so they and their children had a chance at high paying jobs the community, they watched dumbfounded as S Korean after S Korean flooded their community. It’s a small community outside of Savannah. The mayor knew. The city council knew.

There was suddenly a shortage of housing. They didn’t speak English. The entire county only has 40,000 ppl in it. According to the 2020 census, it was the 6th fastest growing county in America. No one blinked an eye. The secret was hidden in the census THAT COUNTS ILLEGALS which is why citizenship MUST be a part of the census. Dark to light. Turn the lights on.

It took one brave local person to be vocal about what was happening to have a national impact as .@GenFlynn
always says.

For those ignorant ppl who are posting on here that it’s Hyundai and they didn’t know or it’s S Korea blah blah blah. False. They do it in S Korea. S Korea has illegal immigration issues. Many of the illegal aliens in S Korea are supporting the LG owned appliance industry and the LG car manufacturers (Hyundai’s parent company). They knew exactly what they were doing. They even tried to get visas for many but they were not granted bc the whole idea was to provide manufacturing jobs for AMERICANS. So their answer wasn’t to hire Americans it was to hire illegal aliens from S Koreas who routinely work an entire month with 2 days off. That was was the preferred route. Illegal aliens employed in S Korea do not get the same perks as legal citizens. They know that. Not a mistake, not unintentional. Biden gave them $5b incentive AND opened the border for their illegal workers.

Even the union, .@AFLCIOGeorgia
spoke up supporting Hyundai hiring illegal aliens. They are not your friend. As a note on this particular union, AFL-CIO works with NED on CIA efforts overseas to ensure locals can not unionize against US oligarchs exploiting foreign country’s workforce. That’s why they were given their own pot of money in NED. This is a historical fact.

See something, say something. Save America.

Bookmark this and repost it every time someone tries to justify the unjustifiable.

Wolf Moon

This is fantastic information.

We really are at a crossroads with what is quite bluntly anti-Americanism. Unions aren’t even unions anymore.

patfrederick

they’re just money laundering facilities.

Gail Combs

This is someone Colonel Towner & War Hamster recommend. She does a bang-up job of making a dull subject interesting. At the end is a whole list of reverences. (Good as a history lesson for kids)

This is the Cabal, the Money Trust aka OUR REAL RULERS.

AmericaRebooted: The Hydra of Succession: Lesson 1 – Introduction to the Hydra (FULL DOCUMENTARY)
https://rumble.com/v50fuqq-the-hydra-of-succession-lesson-1-introduction-to-the-hydra-full-documentary.html

TradeBait2

Scott can probably tell you who is in control in that county. Just like in Savannah.

cthulhu

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kalbokalbs

Trump shreds WH Presstitute Yamichee

.@POTUS BODIES @Yamiche for asking if we’re “going to war with Chicago”:

“You never listen. That’s why you’re second-rate. We’re not going to war. We’re going to clean up our cities… so they don’t kill five people every weekend. That’s not war. That’s common sense.”

Gail Combs

OH NO!!! The murderers and rapists and muggers will not be SAFE! How can we convince Americans to give up their guns (and any hope of freedom) if you REMOVE our criminals?

Wolf Moon

Never, EVER, give up the guns!

Gail Combs

“Political Power grows out of the barrel of a gun” – Mao Zedong

☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️
1911 Turkey Gun control — from 1915 to 1917 – 1.5 million Arminans killed
1935 China gun control — from 1948 to 1952 – 20 million killed
1938 Germany Gun control — from 1935 to 1945 – 20,946,000 murdered.
1956 Cambodia gun control — from 1975 to 1977 – 1 to 2 million educated people murdered.
1964 Guatamala Gun Control — from 1964 to 1981 – 100,000 Mayan Indians killed.
1970 Uganda gun control in — from 1971 to 1979 – 300,000 Christians killed, a total of 2 to 3 million murdered.
☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️ ☠️

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Wolf Moon

It’s a bad website – they lost their domain!

Gail Combs

That is why I edited it.

Wolf Moon
Valerie Curren

Here’s a good one!

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scott467

One of the worst people in human history, and the leader of chyna idolizes him.

TradeBait2

^^^^ This.

TradeBait2

And there it is. 👏 👍

The correct analysis of why the crime has ratcheted up.

gil00
barkerjim

https://merylnass.substack.com/p/22-state-attorneys-general-urge-us

22 State Attorneys General Urge U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold Religious Exemptions in Amish SchoolsOver 20 state attorneys general submitted briefs in support of Amish parents and schools who appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court after lower courts rejected their lawsuit.

barkerjim
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barkerjim

https://www.midwesterndoctor.com/p/how-dmso-heals-the-gut-and-cures

How DMSO Heals the Gut and Cures Gastrointestinal DiseasesMany common and debilitating GI conditions have rapid and dramatic responses to DMSO

Wolf Moon

Very interesting!

Wolf Moon

Gail – what image are you talking about?

Valerie Curren

she said this, to which you replied “what image?”

EXCELLENT! Now if I can just get my girl friend to READ the article!”

Gail Combs

It was private messages about Wednesday’s article and my usual fight with Word Piss.

Valerie Curren

Oh, sorry for stepping in (it) 😉

Wolf Moon

No problem!!!

Valerie Curren

Thx  😊 

Wolf Moon

The image is uploaded!

It was a webp image (which WordPress doesn’t like), but the URL contained image type, so I changed webp to jpeg in the link and the file apparently existed on the server – the link gave me a nice JPG image.

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TradeBait2

I am going to be a lab rat for this beginning tomorrow. Wish me luck.

Gail Combs

Tell us how it gos and WHAT DMSO you ordered.

Gudthots

https://DMSOstore.com has been a good source for me.

cthulhu

Just ordered an 8 oz bottle to play with.

mollypitcher5

Please let us know about it. The article really makes me want to try it and more importantly relay to two of my family who have maladies I’m sure the vax caused but I didn’t at all understand the amount of DMSO or dilution.Maybe it’s only discussed in the next article?

Gudthots

There’s a book I tend to have to keep buying because I give it away so often. “Healing with DMSO” by Amandha Vollmer.

mollypitcher5

Thank you very much! I’ll look for it

Gudthots

I’ve bought it new on eBay and on Amazon so I know it’s around.

Aubergine

I would be very interested in your experience and results, if you are willing to share!

Gudthots

Been taking about 1 tsp in a half cup of water at least 3 times a week for over a year. First thing I noticed was less migraines. After some dental work I had lingering tooth nerve pain and I found that swishing that DMSO/H2O mix in my mouth for a few minutes before swallowing would calm that nerve pain. It took quite a while but it did eventually resolve.

Aubergine

Interesting. I wonder if it was depositing in the tooth enamel, the way the toothpaste for nerve pain does?

Thanks for the info!

Gudthots

One of it’s known mechanisms of action is to reduce excitability of the non-mylenated nerves. I’m thinking that’s how it mutes pain signals long enough to let the body get a reset.

But it is also known to stimulate stem cells. And of course, it’s solvent so it might encourage minerals to deposit in enamel. Multi-dimensional like ivermectin!

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Aubergine

Cool.

Gail Combs

EXCELLENT! Now if I can just get my girl friend to READ the article!

Wolf Moon

What image?

Gudthots

It’s really too technical for regular people. I’ve found I just have to give people a summary because what seems simple to understand for someone used to reading medical research isn’t going to work for regular people.

wowohwow1528

I’ve read about that, asked for it at my CVS pharmacy they said you need a prescription for it … the bums.

I discovered a pharmacy near me that sells ivermectin I’m going to check it out. I’m going to ask fenbendazole (?) DMSO also. I’ll try to post a picture of it.

wowohwow1528

Macomb Pharmacy and Wellness, it’s in Clinton Township, I’m going to check it out and see what they have available. I’ll let you know.

wowohwow1528

Clinton Township Michigan .. forgot to post the state 😬🙄😐😑🫣

Valerie Curren

Hubby ordered DMSO via Amazon…

wowohwow1528

Ohhh cool thanks Valerie ❤️‼️

Valerie Curren

YW

Gudthots
wowohwow1528

Thank you very much Gudthots I appreciate it 🤗🤚😎👍❤️

wowohwow1528

I’m adding that to my notepad right now. 🙂😎

Gudthots

You’re welcome.
Note, I like to order it in glass bottles. Since their bottles are clear glass I tend to transfer what I will keeping out on the counter into a amber glass bottle. For tips on how to handle/use/store, I recommend this book: “Healing with DMSO” by Amandha Vollmer.

Gudthots

Might be of interest for TradeBait’s friend Bud.

duchess01

Evening Prayer For Forgiveness

Heavenly Father, thank You for bringing me through this day and Lord, forgive me for the times when I have wandered outside Your best will for me, instead of trusting You implicitly.
 
Thank You, that You are such a gracious Shepherd to me and that You come and rescue me even when I lose my way and stray from the path that You have laid out for me.
 
As I look back over today, I know Lord that there were things that I should have said and done differently, and times when I reacted in a manner that was not honouring Your holy name. Forgive me I pray, but thank You, Father, that You always faithfully prepared to gently bring me back to Yourself.
 
Give me a good night’s sleep I pray, knowing that there is no condemnation because I am in Christ, and may I wake up in the morning refreshed and ready to do Your will. In Jesus’ name I pray,
 
Amen.

Source: https://prayer.knowing-jesus.com/Evening-Prayers
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Evening Prayer For Future Guidance

Heavenly Father, as I lie down to sleep tonight, I pray that You would guard my sleeping and protect my mind from wandering thoughts and unnecessary planning. Teach me to wait for Your perfect timing and not to try to plan my future in my own strength.
 
Lord, I know that You have scheduled every day of my life. Help me to trust You in all things and rely on You to lead me along the straight path and guide me in the direction that You would have me to go.
 
Give me patience to wait for Your perfect timing, and may I not trust in my own abilities and scheming, but rather rest in Your love and trust my future into Your hands.
 
And so now Lord, I commit this night to you, asking that I would rest soundly and wake refreshed and strong to do Your bidding. This I ask in Jesus’ precious name,
 
Amen.

Source: https://prayer.knowing-jesus.com/Evening-Prayers
______________________

Prayer Of Thanksgiving In The Evening

Praise Your holy name Heavenly Father, for granting yet another day in my life and for being with me every step of the way. Thank You for the many blessings that You have provided and the love and fellowship that I have with the friends and family that in Your grace You have placed in my life.
 
My heart is so thankful for all the many blessings that I enjoy day by day, and today I am once again reminded that Your mercies are new every morning and Your faithfulness endures from generation to generation.
 
Thank You, that I have been brought into Your family and have been made a child of God and a citizen of heaven. Words cannot express my love and devotion to You Lord
 
I pray that You would watch over me as I rest tonight, and that You would give me a restful nights sleep so that I may wake up in the morning refreshed in body and spirit and ready to do Your will. Guard all those that I love and may we all grow in grace and in a knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ in the days that lie ahead. This I ask in His precious name,
 
Amen.

Source: https://prayer.knowing-jesus.com/Evening-Prayers
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duchess01

Trump Confirmed To The World That He Is A Wartime President, The Hunt Is On – Ep. 3725
 September 7, 2025  x22report

https://x22report.com/trump-confirmed-to-the-world-that-he-is-a-wartime-president-the-hunt-is-on-ep-3725/

Doug Burgum just destroyed [DS]/Newsom’s climate agenda. The fires put out more CO2. Jobs are declining because Trump is deporting illegals and cutting the bloat of the government. The government jobs were fake and the illegal jobs were not American. Trump and Bessent confirm that they are preparing to restructure the Federal Reserve. The [DS] is doing whatever they can to delay Trump and his agenda. This is failing so they are pushing more judges out from the shadows. Trump confirms that he is a wartime President and that we are at war with the [DS]. The hunt is on and the [DS] players are being exposed. The [DS] will try to stop this with war , destruction of the economy, riots and an event. This is their 16 year plan that they are pushing, This will all fail because it has them defending the indefensible.

Ep 3725a – Do You See Trump’s Next Move, Bessent Confirms The Way Forward, Think [CB]
https://x22report.com/aiovg_videos/ep-3725a-do-you-see-trumps-next-move-bessent-confirms-the-way-forward-think-cb/

EP 3725b – HAS NOT BEEN UPLOADED AS YET !!!

Gail Combs

Here is a teaser (1:30) from AmericaRebooted

WW3 Explained: The Hydra of Succession – 1933 Business Plot (Teaser)
https://rumble.com/v3mxn27-ww3-explained-the-hydra-of-succession-1933-business-plot-teaser.html

Brave and Free

Imagine that, lowering the BP #’s to sell more meds.

kalbokalbs

My understanding, they have been lowering thresholds for decades. BP, cholesterol, prolly blood sugar…

Gail Combs

YUP!

I told my doctor to go pound sand. No statins no BP meds. no Asthma meds

wowohwow1528

Good for you Gail. I quit my statins too! I see my GP Dr. this Thursday he just pushes the scripts and that’s it. He should be wearing that Doctor’s jacket with all the big pharmaceutical company logos on it. Thanks to you and so many awesome warriors here I can see what’s going on and make good decisions about what medicines/scripts to take and what not to, thank you and everyone here and thank God. God bless you sweetheart.

i read somewhere that the lining of the brain 🧠 the myelin (?) is made up of fat and statins block fat (?) which if I have this right can cause dementia. My mother had that and it was heartbreaking 💔, although there were some humorous moments …
One day I was sitting with her at the nursing home she was in and she look at me and said “Gee you’re pretty I’d like you to meet my brother Arthur” I responded with “You mean UNCLE Arthur” .. she smiled, laughed and said “Oh yeah … “ It was funny and sad .. I take what my current GP say with a side eye and tell him ok and then don’t take the statins. Thank God for you Gail ❤️

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Gail Combs

It is really Aubergine you should thank and others here as well.

I can remember our dear Eggplant telling me that at one time 160 was considered OK for older people. Now it is practically considered a ‘medical emergency’

Aubergine

Oh, yes, you bet they have! Assholes.

Aubergine

I think I’ve told y’all about my friend who had ONE high blood pressure reading, with a history of great blood pressure, and they prescribed for her that day!

She told me she felt like hell taking it. I told her to stop, gave her a blood pressure cuff, told her to take her pressure 2-3 times a day and see what happened.

Of course, she was absolutely fine, no medication necessary.

These people are evil.

gil00

This right here is what the Trump admin needs to end. A foreign owned farm, Saudi Arabia, taking so much ground water that the town is literally sinkingbinto the ground.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15074957/wenden-arizona-sinking-drill-wells-groundwater-megafarms.html

A small town in Arizona is sinking into the ground – as locals and corporate farms drill deeper wells to access groundwater.Residents in the small town of Wenden are being forced to dig thousands of feet underground as they battle over the sacred resource.The Colorado River and its underground supply support everything from drinking water for cities like Los Angeles and Phoenix to massive agricultural operations growing water-heavy crops like alfalfa, much of which is exported. Arizona only gets about 36 percent of its total water supply from the Colorado River, so many towns, like Wenden, depend on groundwater. But, as the water supply dwindles from the impacts of extreme weather, locals and farmers alike are forced to dig deeper wells for groundwater that causes the land to sink with it.’It’s a train wreck waiting to happen,’ Gary Saiter, Head of the Wenden Water Improvement District, told NBC News.’In the last 15 years, Wenden itself has sunk into a subsidence bowl. We’ve sunk over 3.5 feet. We sink it another 2.2 inches per year. It’s absolutely out of balance. It’s not sustainable.’Wenden has no access to the Colorado River and relies entirely on groundwater, which is being drained faster than it can replenish because both locals and farmers are digger deeper into the ground.

Somebody selling our water, what we depend on to live, to a suburb so they can grow. So they can grow at our expense. That’s not fair,’ Saiter said.Arizona Attorney General, Kris Mayes, recently filed a nuisance lawsuit against one of the mega farming company’s in the state, Fondomonte, for inflicting harm on the community with its digging.’They’re drilling 15,000 to 2,000 feet into the ground. No one else can afford to drill wells that deep, and they’re dewatering the aquifer so that people who have drilled wells to 400 feet no longer have water,’ she told NBC News.’The water has disappeared for them because the Saudis are sucking it out of the ground. Fondomonte told the network its water use is reasonable and it makes a ‘conscious effort to manage water use.’The company claimed that the wells drying up are unrelated to its farms. They did not disclose how much groundwater its farms use, but Mayes’ office estimates the company uses 81 percent of all groundwater in the area. Foreign-owned megafarms have become somewhat of an omnipresent sight in Arizona, as they’ve expanded from around 1.25 million acres in 2010 to nearly three million acres in 2020, according to the US Department of Agriculture.

cthulhu

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kalbokalbs

Well known fitness influencer Chris Christie thinks RFK Jr. is a horrible choice to run HHS.

Aubergine

Jeez, he meant “fatness influencer.” Learn to spell, dude.

Valerie Curren

 😂 

kalbokalbs

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Aubergine

Screw the words. Fine the shit out of them, sir. Please.

Gail Combs

AND SEND PEOPLE TO PRISON!

kalbokalbs

.@POTUS : “I think we’re going to have a deal on Gaza very soon. It’s a hell of a problem… I think we’re going to get [all the hostages].”

kalbokalbs

Trump Never gives up. Never Quits…

.@POTUS : “The Russia/Ukraine situation — we’re going to get it done. I have confidence we’re going to get it done.”

kalbokalbs

Great news! Warner is Not happy.   :cheers: 

scott467

Warner is traitor scum who deserves the death penalty.
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scott467

That filthy rat-weasel looks like he’s aged 20+ years since the photo with fellow traitors Comey, Clapper and Brennan.

kalbokalbs

kalbokalbs

scott467

SD is predicting that Hassett will be next Federal Reserve Chairman:

Interesting – NEC Director Kevin Hassett Discusses Economy and Recent Jobs Report
September 7, 2025 

SD: “Have you watched Director Kevin Hassett deliver media remarks before? Have you a generally good idea of his disposition and general commentary as delivered?  If so, watch this interview and note how muted, monotoned and vanilla Hassett’s general elocution is as he cuts through the narrated questions.

Whenever someone is given the tap on the shoulder for a senior executive promotion, this exact change happens. I suspect Hassett is the next Federal Reserve Chair appointment. Just a hunch, but this is not the typical Hassett.”

(more at title link)

kalbokalbs

Would be great, for America.

scott467

Especially if his mission is to shut down the FED.

Gudthots

If anyone could do it with a cheerful smile, it would be him!

kalbokalbs

October 2023. Can’t recall reading about this lunatic pilot…

A pilot. Whines about being depressed. (Jabs? No excuses. Floating the thought. Does NOT seek professional help / counseling. Takes Mushrooms. <<<<

‘Off-Duty Pilot on Mushrooms’ Who Tried to Shut Down Engine of Alaska Airlines Plane Pleads Guilty (VIDEOS)

More audio from the Alaska Airlines flight where an off duty pilot tried to shut down the engines mid-flight…

Two More Xs

NEW: Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot who forced emergency landing while high on mushrooms pleads guilty in federal and state court

Joseph Emerson was riding in an extra cockpit seat when he grabbed two red handles

These handles would have activated the plane’s fire suppression system and cut fuel to the engines

The plane, carrying more than 80 passengers, was safely diverted to Portland International Airport

Emerson pleaded no contest to one count of recklessly endangering an aircraft in the first degree and 83 counts of recklessly endangering another person

He reached a plea agreement with federal prosecutors to serve 12 months in prison and pay over $59,000 in restitution

Emerson’s federal sentencing hearing is set for November 17

The judge could decide to accept or alter the agreed sentence

FIRST ON @GMA Former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut down engines in-flight shares his story.

“It’s 30 seconds of my life that I wish I could change, and I can’t.”

scott467

Joseph Emerson was riding in an extra cockpit seat when he grabbed two red handles
These handles would have activated the plane’s fire suppression system and cut fuel to the engines

______________

Hopefully they beat him unconscious.

It’s the only way to be sure.

scott467

Next time you need to wake up from a bad dream, try punching yourself in the nuts repeatedly until you wake up.

That way you don’t risk crashing a plane, on the offhand chance you’re not actually dreaming.

Dummy.

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scott467

(5:05) “Below, we present evidence that some 145,695 white people — including 35,000 women — have been killed by blacks in the last 53 years, more than the 117,000 American soldiers killed in the First World War.”
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kalbokalbs

President Donald J. Trump was greeted by cheers as he attended the U.S. Open in New York. He waved to fans inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, signed a supporter’s hat and tossed it back into the crowd, and stood to salute during the national anthem.

Attending as a guest of Rolex,