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China: Wuhan Corona Virus Conspiracy??

2/10/2020

 
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2-10-20, Update:

​Death rate of Wuhan virus reaches 15%
1-26-20, DCClothesline -- Based on the "officially-unconfirmed" information, it appears that the Corona Virus somehow escaped China’s BSL-4 lab located in Wuhan, sometime around November 2019. It's now reported death rate is 15%. The numbers ... oh those pesky numbers -  we're now told that the virus has a 15% mortality rate  using some math based on 800 deaths; that equals the number of infected people: 5,333. So in a world of about 7 billion people only 5,333 are infected??  There isn't a coronavirus pandemic; there wasn't an ebola or swine flu pandemic either ...

Coronavirus: Global death toll for virus soars past 800 worst than SARS!
Feb 09, 2020 · China reported an additional 89 deaths on Sunday, bringing the total number of people killed by the fast-spreading coronavirus to 811 in the mainland. The global death toll for the new coronavirus... [yes soars past 800 with 89 deaths] That number exceeds the global number of deaths from SARS, which killed at least 774 people and infected 8,096 people worldwide in 2002 and 2003, according to data from the World Health Organization [another hoax] More from CNBC here

Don't Share False Coronavirus Reports
1-29-20, Gizmodo.com --  Predictably there's a lot of false reporting around the Wuhan coronavirus. Depending on your news sources the alerts you may have read around the Wuhan coronavirus may have been, to put it less than politely, complete garbage. Yes, there's good reason to be alert around any illness spreading; there are already plenty of groups using this outbreak as an excuse to indulge in fear mongering with a racist tone. This is made considerably worse, of course, by the speed of internet communication and the way that current internet culture often splits into virtual echo chambers.[..] According to the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) situation report the primary centre for the spread of the disease is – you guessed it – China. Yes, there are confirmed cases in Australia for a very small number of individuals, but the current guidance from WHO is that "most seem to have mild disease."

 On 1-25-20 The New York Times reported the virus had infected more than 900 people around the world. There is no report suggesting that millions of people have been affected.

1-24-20, Have 23 million people been quarantined? 2.8 million infected? and 112,000 people killed from the coronavirus in China? 
No: Even though Chinese authorities have restricted the travel for 35 million people due to the outbreak, the numbers of infections and casualties have been greatly exaggerated. Source?? The story cites "covert intelligence sources," not named officials who could verify these claims on the record. [..] The Wall Street Journal, reported at least 26 deaths have been attributed to the outbreak so far, not 112,000. While the real numbers being reported are much lower.



​1-28-20, Update:

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China expands quarantine to 12 cities and 35 million residents
MSN.com -- The quarantine now encompasses 12 cities, impacting 35 million residents...
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The numbers just don’t add up - The Chinese Nation has 1.3 BILLION people; the city of Wuhan has 11 million people and the Wujan coronavirus hits; doesn't make sense that IF this is the horrible doomsday disease:
  •     Only approx 900 people are reported sick and only appx 100 people are officially dead
  •     35 million people are quarantined and restricted for something with such a low death toll
  •     This illness has been diagnosed in fewer than a thousand people out of 1.3 billion
  •     Why would China cause this as it is costing loss of revenue in tourism, entertainment, travel and more
  •     Millions of people are out of work during this shutdown
  • [China is being accused of doing this deliberately - doesn't make sense]

​1-27-20, Update:
I've received some pushback on my report and I see how the reports are an onslaught ... just like with Ebola ... it too was false hysteria as only 5,000 people died from Ebola since the current outbreak of the virus began sweeping through Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia. Congo population 92 million people; again hardly an epidemic that was pushed and declared one.

Ebola hemorrhagic fever first appeared in Zaire (currently, the Democratic Republic of the Congo or DRC or Congo) in 1976. The original outbreak was in a village named Yambuku near the Ebola River after which the disease was named. During that time, researchers identified the virus in person-to-person contact transmission. Of the 318 patients diagnosed with Ebola, 88% died. https://www.newsweek.com/why-do-some-die-ebola-and-others-survive-281157

I understand why this current hysteria is hard to refuse when so many are scared and hysterically reporting the doomsday disaster coming. However, I think the character of the commie China leaders and the numbers of the population vs the numbers of sick and dying with corona virus ... compared with the numbers of sick and dying from measles and common influenza cannot be ignored. [Just like with ebola]

1-25-20, Update:
The numbers for the current hysteria of the coronavirus is hyped and may just be a political ploy by the Chinese govt. Today they report 42 deaths in 1.3 billion people. Hardly an epidemic. Remember Ebola and Zika – they inspired terror. Some say the new Wuhan virus should be renamed calling it XZ-47 virus, or something scarier. However, measles in the Democratic Republic of Congo killed 5,000 people in the past year – more than twice as many as Ebola. Yet many Americans no longer fear measles as it has received little attention. Dr Schaffner reports at USAToday - it's just a blip compared to influenza:

1-24-20, USAToday -- There’s a deadly virus spreading from state to state. It preys on the most vulnerable, striking the sick and the old without mercy. In just the past few months, it has claimed the lives of at least 39 children. The virus is influenza, and it poses a far greater threat to Americans than the coronavirus from China that has made headlines around the world. Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of preventive medicine and health policy at Vanderbilt University Medical Center said: “When we think about the relative danger of this new coronavirus and influenza, there’s just no comparison. Coronavirus will be a blip on the horizon in comparison. The risk is trivial.” More here: 

The Corona Virus Outbreak in Wuhan, China
Epidemic; Really? No
Even World Health Org ... WHO director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called the issue an "evolving and complex situation requires further study"

China virus deaths rise to 17 out of ELEVEN MILLION - global fear & alarm

1-21-20, BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Deaths from China’s new flu-like virus rose to 17 with more than 540 cases confirmed, leading the city at the center of the outbreak to close transportation networks and urge citizens not to leave as fears rose of the contagion spreading. Contrasting with its secrecy over the 2002-03 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), which killed nearly 800 people, China’s communist government has this time given regular updates to try to avoid panic as millions travel for the Lunar New Year. Wuhan’s local government [population of eleven million] said it would close all urban transport networks and suspend outgoing flights from the city as of 10 a.m. on Thursday (0200 GMT), state media reported, adding that the government said citizens should not leave the city unless there were special circumstances. [Hmm, 17 deaths of 11 million people?? Wonder how many died of the regular flu?  The US the flu season averages 200,000 hospitalizations and 41,000 deaths. More here]
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​China: Annual Regular Flu/ influenza incidence rate 2017
The influenza incidence rate in China from 2015 to 2017 commonly called flu, is a respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus. In 2017, approximately 33 in 100,000 contract the flu in China. 1 Research conducted by Fogarty and China Center of Disease Control [CDC] scientists estimates that influenza annually causes 11-18 deaths per 100,000 people in China, with underdeveloped rural areas suffering two to three times higher flu-related death rates than wealthier cities. More here


Is this Wuhan Virus a Conspiracy Concocted by the Chinese Govt to halt Hong Kong Protests? [1/22/20 SEVENTEEN DEATHS OF 1.4 BILLION]

1-8-20, U/Fenner, Reddit -- The hysteria over the reported Wuhan China corona virus has sparked fears about an epidemic similar to the SARS virus in 2002, when appx 800 deaths occurred. Due to the rumored similarity of the viruses, the entire continent of Asia [population 1.4 billion] is on high alert. I believe this could be a hoax generated by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Government.

Why? To spread fear, particularly in Hong Kong, where mass protests are currently happening that essentially oppose the CCP rule in China. My speculations:
  • The rumored & reported similarity between deadly SARS virus and the new Wuhan virus naturally incurs a sense of both fear and paranoia
  • It's rumored to be easily spread from person to person through an infected person coughing or sneezing - so  people will actively try and avoid crowded events like Hong Kong protests
  • Even those who have been fighting on the front lines will become cautious.
  • There have been no confirmed cases or deaths in Hong Kong. If the media were to confirm a death or a confirmed case of the virus in HK, the city would go into lockdown, like it did in 2002, verging once again on economic and social collapse.
I do not believe the motive behind this hoax (if indeed a hoax) is to completely ruin Hong Kong. The CCP still values the city, even if it has been quite troublesome.

Therefore, it is only necessary to provide Hong Kong'ers with this aforementioned sense of fear and paranoia which would not only ensure at least a decrease of the number of attendees at protests, but also that Hong Kong as a city does not collapse and can still normally function.

In conclusion, knowing the secretive and cunning nature of the CCP, my speculation is entirely plausible. However, my opinion may be wrong; we shall see. Source
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Scripture for Today 2-9-20: Prophecy Update

2/9/2020

 
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The Convergence & World's Chaos: Storm then Calm!
​"For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places."

Matthew 24:7; Luke 21:11; Isaiah 29:6; 2 Chronicles 15:6

2-9-20, This week John Haller's prophecy update reports on the Coronavirus and its reported impact.
Analysis of the situation in the Middle East, Israel and more. [Many believe this virus is no more dangerous - so far less - than the annual common influenza. ​See below]

One hour twenty-two minute message video here

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Flu is Deadlier than the Current Corona Virus and more widespread
2-1-20, USAToday -- According to the Center for Disease Control [CDC] the flu season annually peaks between December and February, the worst to come. In a bad year, influenza kills up to 61,000 Americans, according to the CDC. According to the World Health Organization [W.H.O.], worldwide annually the seasonal influenza [flu] epidemics cause 3 million to 5 million severe cases and kill up to 650,000 people. This corona virus isn't even close ... so far appx 800 deaths - the world's population is 7.8 billion people.

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Inflated Warnings About Corona Virus??
2-9-20, This website has significant insight to the hysteria surrounding the 24/7 news about the current corona virus. [Please excuse the profanity.] From Shane Ellison the 'People's Chemist' who has a master’s degree in organic chemistry and author of Over-The-Counter Natural Cures Expanded Edition. Quoted by: USA Today, Shape, Woman’s World, US News and World Report, as well as Women’s Health; appeared on Fox and NBC as a medicine and health expert. See 3 Worst Meds. More here

Sunday Worship Hymns, 2-9-20: THE KING!

2/9/2020

 
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Beautiful Hymns Worshiping the Lord & King Jesus


Jesus Christ is the Savior and King
Revelation 17:14; 19:16

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2-9-20, Fifty nonstop playlist of traditional old hymn favorites with lyrics here
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Comics, 2-9-20: Garrison

2/9/2020

 
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Trump Re-Assigns Vindman & Sondland who testified at Ukraine Impeachment Hoax
2-8-20, FoxNews -- Exacting swift punishment against those who crossed him, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman [and his twin brother Lt Col Yevgeny Vindman] who testified with no real knowledge of events in the stupid Ukraine Impeachment Trial of Pres Trump was escorted out of the White House. 
...Both men were reassigned to the Army. [ha ha latrine duty??] 

Gordon Sondland Pres Trump's ambassador to the European Union resigned rather than being reassigned.

​Many media outlets report these men were fired - not so.
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Donna Brazile: I found 'proof' the DNC rigged the primary making Bernie Sanders Lose
11-2-17, FoxNews -- During the 2016 presidential primary between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders... it was rigged by the Democrat National Committee [DNC] - just as Sanders' supporters suspected - to hand the nomination to Mrs Clinton. According to onetime Clinton confidante, CNN commentator and former interim DNC party boss,' Donna Brazile's bombshell claim while touting her new book said: “I had promised Bernie when I took the helm of the DNC after the convention that I would get to the bottom of whether Hillary Clinton’s team had rigged the nomination process.” Brazile wrote in a piece for Politico Magazine. [And they did.]

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Insult to all Italian Grandmothers of whom I am one -- Annette ;-(
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'That's an Italian Grandma Move'  -- Daughter of Pelosi
2-7-20, IJR.com -- In a recent interview on Fox News, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi's daughter Christine Pelosi called her mother's outrageous behavior at President Trump's State of the Union Address - and on camera behind the president - ripping up her copy of the President's speech ...  “an Italian grandma move.” Despicable.

Scriptures for Today, 2-8-20: God's Healing Plants

2/8/2020

 
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God Created Mankind and Also Provided Green Plants for Healing Him of Physical Maladies Like the Passionflower
 "By the river upon the bank thereof, on this side and on that side, shall grow all trees for meat, whose leaf shall not fade, neither shall the fruit thereof be consumed: it shall bring forth new fruit according to his months, because their waters they issued out of the sanctuary: and the fruit thereof shall be for meat, and the leaf thereof for medicine."

Ezekiel 47:12; Genesis 1:29; Isaiah 41:19; Song of Solomon 4:14; Revelation 22:2
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Passionflower Heals Cancer Cells

1-7-20, Herb.com -- The genus Passiflora is composed of more than 500 different species of plants, most are used as ornamentals. Commonly called passionflowers or passion vines, these plants are well-known for producing brightly colored flowers. 

However, passionflowers aren’t just intended for visuals; research suggests that these plants also possess a variety of medicinal properties that make them potent sedatives, analgesics, antidepressants, anxiolytics and only recently, evidence has emerged of a Passiflora species having cytotoxic potential against different cancer cells.

In a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, Brazilian [common habitat for Passionflowers, Brazil & Argentina, Zone 7] researchers investigated the cytotoxicity of various Passiflora species using cancers of: colon, ovarian and leukemia cell lines. Of the 14 species of the flower they found that the plant Passiflora alata [red picture above], also known as the winged-stem passionflower, is rich in flavonoids with anti-cancer properties. These compounds proved to be highly cytotoxic to the leukemia cell line HL-60; but not to normal cancer cells, suggesting a selectivity to cancer cells that could prove beneficial in clinical settings. The winged-stem passionflower kills cancer cells but not normal cells. [..snip]

The researchers believe that the cytotoxic activity of ELPA is linked to the presence of the 10 flavonoids they have identified. They also reported that ELPA-treated cells showed signs of apoptosis (programmed cell death) and necrosis (death due to lack of blood supply), with cell cycle arrest in the G2/M phase.
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Based on these results, the researchers concluded that the cytotoxic activity of ELPA against cancer cells may be due to the synergistic action of flavonoids in it, which induces cell death by apoptosis and necrosis. 

Today, Passiflora plants like P. incarnata (purple passionflower) are made into herbal supplements that help treat seizures and hysteria. They are also available as infusions, liquid extracts, teas and tinctures. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), passionflower supplements are generally safe for use. However, they may cause minor side effects like drowsiness, dizziness or confusion. Pregnant women are also cautioned against using supplements with passionflower as they could induce contractions. To avoid possible interactions with any medication you are currently taking, consult your health care provider before using passionflower remedies. 
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Sources include:
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Excerpted full original report here
Science.news
NCCIH.NIH.gov
AcademicJournals.org
Healthline.com
VeryWellMind.com

Comics, 2-8-20: Memes What if & For Sale

2/8/2020

 
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Bernie's Democrat Opponents ave plagiarized his 2020 Platform
3-31-19, Daily Dot --  The Vermont Independent senator, 78 yr old Bernie Sander's policies are being plagiarized by his 2020 Democrat opponents:
  1. Medicare for All - including illegal migrants
  2. Green New Deal - climate change focus
  3. $15 minimum wage [currently $7.25]
  4. Tax plan; cut military funding and raise taxes. Steep increases in capital gains and estate taxes would be accompanied by increases in the marginal tax rate for high-income earners, topping out at a rate of 70 percent for dollars earned in excess of $10 million. [Poses the question: why would businesses and high earners keep struggling and striving to earn?]
  5. Free health care for all
6. ​Break up the big banks imposing greater regulations on the financial sector. Limit Wall Street banks to holding no more than $584 billion in assets.
7. He hopes to make pay equity a reality with the Paycheck Fairness Act that he co-sponsored barring employers from retaliating against employees who ask questions about their wages.
8. Paid family leave: he co-sponsored Sen. Kirstin Gillibrand’s (D-N.Y.) bill that would establish universal paid family leave.
9. Supporter of teachers unions and public education. He is opposed to charter schools. He would drastically reduce student loan interest rates. He has previously floated halving all existing student loan interest rates and allowing those with debt to refinance.
10. Criminal justice - ending cash bail, abolishing private prisons, legalizing marijuana and limiting gun sales. Launch automatic federal investigations into deaths in police custody.
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White Privilege or Minorities Forced By 'handlers' to be Afraid?
8-7-19, RedState.com -- White Leftist allies like to talk up "white fragility," privilege, and supremacy. Former Attorney Gen Eric Holder under Obama said America was a “nation of cowards” when it comes to race; unwilling to admit their guilty white privilege. Are whites truly cowards when it comes to dialogue on race?  Not too many white, cisgender heterosexuals go running to the nearest safe space or demand censorship when a contrarian view is expressed.   Groups of whites do not show up to shout down and heckle people like Al Sharpton or Shaun King. Anyone of a minority group who fails to act like a manic-depressive is labeled not really part of the “community.”  To be a member of the “community,” you must be both angry and fragile. Black fragility is the real war on the black community.  It is a war on their dignity and their self-sufficiency.  It is the real war against their equality.  After all, how can one be dignified, self-sufficient and equal if one is always angry and afraid?
God's Word, the Holy Bible, explains His creation of man and woman with the Covenant of marriage in Genesis 2:24; Ephesians 5:31. One man (Adam) and one woman (Eve) united together to become one flesh:

"Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh."

And the Lord Jesus confirmed it - Matthew 19:4-6; Mark 10:6-9

Scripture for Today, 2-7-20: Miracles [2] Loaves & Fish

2/7/2020

 
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Israeli Archaeologists Find Rare 1500 year old Mosaic Possibly Pointing to Jesus' Miracle of Loaves & Fishes
2019, CBN.com -- Israeli Archaeologists have discovered an unusually well-preserved mosaic apparently depicting the miracle of 
Jesus feeding the 5,000 or the 4000 on the floor of a 7th century Christian Church overlooking the Sea of Galilee.
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​Two Miracles: Feeding Loaves & Fishes at Bethsaida & Decapolis
The Lord Jesus on two different occasions has thousands of people seeking His healing – one where they were with Him for one day … the other for three days.

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5000 here: Matthew 14;13-21; Mark 6:32-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-13
4000 here: Matthew 15:29-39; Mark 8:1-10
 
5-28-18, * -- In all four Gospels the feeding of 5000 is recorded where there were 5000 men plus an undetermined number of women and children who had followed Jesus to Bethsaida [Luke 9:10 ]. (Remember it was only the Jewish leadership that rejected Him; He was enormously popular with the people ... that’s one of the reasons the leaders feared and hated Him.)
 
As evening approached the disciples became concerned that the people would be hungry and there wouldn’t be anything to give them. They located 5 barley loaves and 2 fish, but when Jesus took what they had and gave thanks for it, it became more than enough to feed the entire crowd with 12 baskets full of pieces left over. [..snip]
 
Incredibly, Mark 6:37 hints that the disciples had enough money with them to buy food for the entire group of 5,000+. So much for the false notion that Jesus and His disciples were penniless vagabonds living off the land.

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​John 6:1-13 reports the crowd’s reaction. “Surely this is the Prophet Who is to come into the world.” Jesus, knowing they would attempt to make Him king; He again withdrew by Himself to a mountain (John 6:14-15). 
They didn’t understand that Jesus needed to fulfill His role as the obedient servant first by dying for their sins - and before His future destiny as King of Kings. 
 
There are those who believe the miracle of loaves and fishes is only one event; but clearly there are two. On a different occasion Jesus miraculously fed 4000 [Decapolis, Mark 7:31]  Jesus speaks of it only in two Gospels: Matthew 15:29-39; Mark 8:1-10. There they found 7 loaves and a few small fish among the crowd. Again Jesus made it sufficient for all and there were 7 baskets full left over.

​Our Lord Jesus is the loving compassionate Savior of the World. He came to save us from our sin giving eternal life to all who repent turning to Him – and He also cares if we’re hungry. 
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*Excerpted and adapted from archives of the late Jack Kelley here https://gracethrufaith.com/childrens-stories-for-adults/feeding-the-5000/
 
More here discovery of 1500 yr old ‘Burnt Church’ with mosaic of loaves & fishes https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/israel/2019/september/israeli-archaeologists-find-rare-mosaic-possibly-pointing-to-where-jesus-fed-the-5000
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Comics, 2-7-20: USA Immigration

2/7/2020

 
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Video: Obama 'encourages illegals to vote'
11-6-16, WND.com -- In an interview with the Latin-oriented YouTube channel 'MITU', millennial actress Gina Rodriguez asked former president Obama: "Many of the millennials, Dreamers, undocumented citizens [no such thing as 'undocumented citizen' this is an illegal migrant] who contribute to this country – are fearful of voting. So if they vote, will Immigration Enforcement know where they live and deport us?" Obama responded: "Not true, and the reason is, first of all, when you vote, you are a citizen yourself. And there is not a situation where the voting rolls somehow are transferred over and people start investigating, etc. ...
... The sanctity of the vote is strictly confidential."
Outrageous! If you're an American citizen, you vote. However, it's very clear that the question being asked was about illegals voting and afraid that they might be reported to law enforcement. IF you are an illegal invader of America; you cannot vote. Obama is saying: 'Don't worry, no one will be spying on you, catching you.' He ignored the fact he's being questioned about illegal voting, which you cannot do. Why? Because only citizens of this country can legally vote! It's in America's laws, Barry.
https://www.wnd.com/2016/11/obama-encourages-illegal-aliens-to-vote/
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Scripture for Today, 2-6-20: God & Leaders

2/6/2020

 
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 THE 68TH NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST
Hosted by the U.S. Congress, Both Democrats & Republicans
Transcript [excerpted*] of President Donald Trump's Remarks
 Washington Hilton, Washington, D.C., Thursday, February 6, 2020, 9:11 A.M. EST
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“Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.   When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn.”

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Proverbs 2:5-20, 29:2, Luke 6:42-45
  
United States of America President Donald John Trump: 
“Thank you.  Well, thank you very much.  I'm working very hard for you, I will tell you.  (Laughter.)  And sometimes you don't make it easy, and I certainly don't make it easy on you.  (Laughter.)  And I will continue that tradition, if I might, this morning.  [..snip]
 
     It's wonderful to be with the thousands of religious believers for the 68th annual National Prayer Breakfast.  I've been here from the first one, where I had the privilege of being asked.  I've been with you for a long time before then.  And we've made tremendous progress.  Tremendous progress.  You know what we've done.  I don't think anybody has done more than all of us together during these last three years.  And it's been my honor.
 
     But this morning, we come together as one nation, blessed to live in freedom and grateful to worship in peace.  As everybody knows, my family, our great country, and your President, have been put through a terrible ordeal by some very dishonest and corrupt people.  They have done everything possible to destroy us, and by so doing, very badly hurt our nation.  They know what they are doing is wrong, but they put themselves far ahead of our great country.
 
     Weeks ago, and again yesterday, courageous Republican politicians and leaders had the wisdom, the fortitude, and strength to do what everyone knows was right.  I don't like people who use their faith as justification for doing what they know is wrong.  Nor do I like people who say, "I pray for you," when they know that that's not so. [..]
 
     I also want to welcome foreign dignitaries from more than 140 countries.  That's something.  (Applause.)  That's something.  Everyone here today is united by a shared conviction.  We know that our nation is stronger, our future is brighter, and our joy is greater when we turn to God and ask Him to shed His grace on our lives. [..]
 
     In everything we do, we are creating a culture that protects freedom, and that includes religious freedom.  (Applause.)   As I said on Tuesday in the House Chamber, "In America, we don't punish prayer.  We don't tear down crosses.  We don't ban symbols of faith.  We don't muzzle preachers."  We don't muzzle pastors.  "In America, we celebrate faith, we cherish religion, we lift our voices in prayer, and we raise our sights to the Glory of God."  (Applause.)  So much of the greatness we have achieved, the mysteries we've unlocked, and the wonders we've built, the challenges we've met, and the incredible heights that we've reached has come from the faith of our families and the prayers of our people. 
 
     Before America declared independence, patriots in all 13 colonies came together in days of fasting and prayer.  In the bitter cold of Valley Forge, Washington and his men had no food, no supplies, and very little chance of victory.  It reminded me a little bit of 2016.  We had very little chance of victory.  (Laughter.)  Except for the people in this room and some others believed we were going to win.  I believed we were going to win.  But what they did have was have an unwavering belief that God was with them.  I believe that too. God is with the people in this room. [..]
 
     At every stage, our nation's long march for civil rights was inspired, sustained, and uplifted by faith, prayer, and devotion of religious believers. To protect faith communities, I have taken historic action to defend religious liberty, including the constitutional right to pray in public schools.  (Applause.)
 
[..]     And we're pursuing medical breakthroughs to save premature babies because every child is a sacred gift from God.  (Applause.)

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Something which wasn't done nearly enough -- I could almost say wasn't done at all -- we are standing up for persecuted Christians and religious minorities all around the world -- (applause) -- like nobody has ever done.      Last year, at the United Nations, I was honored to be the first President to host a meeting of religious freedom…  There I called upon all nations to combat the terrible injustice of religious persecution.  And people listened…
  • In Iran recently a 21-year-old woman, who goes by the name of Mary, was seized and imprisoned in Iran because she converted to Christianity and shared the Gospel with others.
  •  In Venezuela, the dictator Maduro has arrested church leaders
  •  Yesterday, our administration launched the first ever International Religious Freedom Alliance, devoted to promoting religious liberty…
 All of us here today reaffirm these timeless truths:
  • Faith keeps us free. 
  • Prayer makes us strong. 
  • And God alone is the author of life and the giver of grace.  (Applause.)
      With us this morning is a pastor who embodies the miracle of faith and the power of prayer: Reverend Gerald Toussaint from Louisiana.  Reverend Toussaint is an Army veteran, a truck driver, and a pastor.  He leads the same church that his father led, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, which has been a pillar of the community for more than 140 years. Last year, Mount Pleasant was one of three African American churches in Louisiana that was destroyed in a fire set by a wicked, hate-filled arsonist.  Yet, in the wake of such shocking evil, America witnessed the unshakable unity, devotion, and spirit of Reverend Toussaint and his entire highly spirited, beautiful congregation.  Families quickly came together in prayer.  Soon, people from all across Louisiana came to help any way they could.  Americans in all 50 states and 20 different countries heard about it and they donated more than $2 million to help rebuild Mount Pleasant. 
 
     On Easter Sunday, just days after he lost his church, Reverend Toussaint preached about what it all meant.  What does it mean?  "The Easter season, is a fitting metaphor for recent events.  It was dark the day that Jesus was crucified.  It was dark  [at]  night when they burned our church.  What has happened since is like a resurrection."  Old things are gone, but it's going to be a brand-new start, and it's going to be better than ever, Reverend.  (Applause.)  Better than ever.  Fantastic.  You know, the Reverend says that we're rebuilding because that's what Jesus does.  He rebuilds, He lives, and He breathes.  It's what He does.  He wants it to be rebuilt. [..]

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   Religion in this country and religion all over the world -- certain religions in particular -- are under siege.  We won't let that happen.  We are going to protect our religions.  We are going to protect Christianity.  We are going to protect our great ministers and pastors and rabbis and all of the people that we so cherish and that we so respect. [..]
 
Not one religion, but many religions.  They are brave.  They are brilliant.  They are fighters.  They like people.  And sometimes they hate people.  I'm sorry.  I apologize.  I'm trying to learn.  (Laughter.)  It's not easy.  It's not easy.  (Applause.)   When they impeach you for nothing, then you're supposed to like them?  It's not easy, folks.  (Laughter.)  I do my best.
 
I'll tell you what we are doing: We're restoring hope and spreading faith.  We're helping citizens of every background take part in the great rebuilding of our nation.  We're declaring that America will always shine as a land of liberty and light unto all nations of the world.  We want every nation to look up to us like they are right now.  We were not a respected nation just a few years ago.  We had lost our way.  Our country is respected again by everybody.  (Applause.)

This morning, let us ask our Father in Heaven to guide our steps, protect our children, and bless our families.  And with all of our heart, let us forever embrace the eternal truth that every child is made equal by the hand of Almighty God.
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Thank you. 
God Bless you. 
And God bless America. 

Thank you all very much. 
Thank you.  Thank you.  (Applause.)
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Jerry Golden's Comments here

Comics, 2-6-20: Horses

2/6/2020

 
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What Is The Coldest Temperature Horses Can Tolerate? Do they need blankets?
12-12-18, CowGirlMag -- Most horses can tolerate 0° F or even a little below. This would be without wind and precipitation. With shelter, such as a run-in or stable, your horse can manage in as low as -40° F. Their winter fur is still growing in until roughly December 22nd. If you blanket before that, you could be stunting the growth of the hair. Two horses are in the snow, one with a blanket, one without. Notice the unmelted snow on the unblanketed horse. His fur is working by insulating him. His body heat is not escaping; if his fur did not work the snow would melt immediately...
...The unblanketed horse has the same amount of unmelted snow on his back as the blanketed one. Eventually since the horse is warmer than the frozen ground the snow will melt on both of them. The problem we humans have when we pat our horses in the winter is that they feel cold to touch, but this is because their fur has insulated them and is keeping all the warmth next to the skin. Horses can have icicles hanging off their fur and be perfectly warm underneath. Cold temperatures require a little more work; however, with proper care, your horse is likely to do just fine this winter!
https://www.equisearch.com/discoverhorses/horses-in-cold-weather
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Scripture for Today, 2-5-20: Let Go??

2/5/2020

 
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​​Are we supposed to let go and let God? -- No
 “Fight the good fight of faith” ... “Endure hardship . . . like a good soldier of Christ Jesus” ... “Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” 

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1 Timothy 6:12; 2 Timothy 2:3; Ephesians 6:11, John 15:5; Deuteronomy 8:5; John 14:15, 15:5; Romans 12:6-8

2-5-20, * -- Many people believe that, if we are truly in a state of “letting go,” we will be able to cease from striving and struggling.  However, the Lord Jesus said that we are to “strive” to enter the narrow gate to eternal life (Luke 13:24), not to sit by and wait to die so we can gain heaven. By striving, He means that we should be diligent, active earnestly making every effort to overcome our sinful tendencies, in order to prove that we are truly His children. He said, if you love Me obey My commandments! [John 14:15]

We are also to strive to do the work of the kingdom, whatever form that takes in our lives. This is the reason He gives us spiritual gifts, so that we can edify one another and bring glory to Him. [Romans 12:6-8]


The Christian life is a spiritual battle which the Bible exhorts us to prepare for and wage diligently. “Fight the good fight of faith” (1 Timothy 6:12); “Endure hardship . . . like a good soldier of Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 2:3); “Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes” (Ephesians 6:11). Letting go, in the sense of sitting back and watching events unfold however they may, is not biblical.

All the things we are to do, we do by the power of God and not on our own steam. The truth is that working at “letting go” is just as much as an effort-filled work as anything else we tr.  [John 15:5] There's a positive reason for struggling—it is good for us; it's God’s plan that helps us grow, mature and gives us strength to endure. Struggles are just one of the ways He strengthens us for the hard things life throws at us. Trials will prove that our faith is worth much more than gold that can be destroyed.

The Bible never tells us to “let go and let God.” There are  many commandments about what we are to do that it completely contradicts the way most people interpret “let go and let God.” The popular idea of “letting go” is to adopt a sort of spiritual inertia wherein we do nothing, say nothing, feel nothing and simply live, allowing circumstances to roll over us however they may.

Our successfully enduring trials show that we will be given praise and honor and glory when Jesus Christ returns. (1 Peter 1:7) When we have complete faith in Christ, we can face the trials of life with grace and good humor whatever God allows ... is for our best. ​*Excerpted and adapted full original message here

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Comics, 2-5-20: Dems Fiasco in Iowa

2/5/2020

 
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95% Votes Counted: Iowa Caucus Buttigieg Winner
2-5-20, NBCNews -- The Iowa Democrat Party has released partial results from the state caucuses showing the 32 yr old homosexual and former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, Pete Buttigieg and current 78 yr old Senator from Vermont Bernie Sanders at the front of the pack — with 95% of the votes counted. Iowa's Democrat voters gathered at 1,700 sites on Monday, 2-3-20 only for the count to be thrown into disarray when "inconsistencies" delayed the reporting of results - some calling it a Democrat failure and fiasco. As the delay stretched on into Tuesday, candidates came out to give speeches that sounded a lot like declarations of victory despite no numbers to support or refute them. The state has 41 pledged delegates up for grabs; in 2016 Ted Cruz won the Republican Iowa Caucus - so clearly this early event is not a declaration of the November 2020 winner.

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Scripture for Today, 2-4-20: Truth & Freedom

2/4/2020

 
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Since 1796 the USA 'Caucus'
Iowa: Democrats Failed Again
~FREEDOM ONLY IN CHRIST!~
"Stand fast therefore in the Liberty wherewith Christ has made us free and be not entangled again in the yoke of bondage." ... "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong."

Galatians 5:1; ​1 Corinthians 16:13 13; John 8:32; Proverbs 23:23
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2-4-20, Breitbart News reported: "The Iowa Democrat Party [IDP] has since reported the discovery of "inconsistencies" in its multiple sets of caucus results but downplayed it as "simply a reporting issue. The app did not go down and this is not a hack or an intrusion."  IDP Comm Dir Mandy McClure said in a statement: "The underlying data and paper trail is sound and will simply take time to further report the results." On Caucus night 2/3/20 FiveThirtyEight's Nate Silver said, "Getting past midnight Eastern with 0 results officially reported kind of feels like the point of no return for the Iowa caucus."  [Salon.com said caucus should be done away with -- ha ha - Dems failed at it so must remove it!]
 
These leftists cannot even hold their own election without a debacle.

Truth be known, there has been so much voter manipulation behind the scenes that they can't agree on which thief stole the votes.

How does anyone expect someone from this group to be able to run the country?


Leftist, liberal and 'socialist' Democrats are the standard bearers of tyranny who will not accept elections if they disagree with the results. In Iowa, they can't even agree on the "fix." Don't be deceived. -- More here from Bill Wilson, Daily Jot

"Stand fast therefore in the Liberty wherewith Christ has made us free and be not entangled again in the yoke of bondage." ... "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong." Galatians 5:1; ​1 Corinthians 16:13 13 
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What Is a Caucus and How Does It Work?
6-25-19, A caucus is a meeting of members of a group or subgroup to discuss issues and make decisions. "To caucus" (verb) means the process of meeting to discuss issues and come to a decision. A caucus in the political sense is a group discussion making decisions on candidates or issues. Political caucuses have been used to select delegates to conventions or in legislatures to discuss an issue outside of the legislative process. The caucus of a party’s members in Congress nominated its candidates for the office of president and vice president from 1796 until 1824.​ More here

Comics, 2-4-20: Dems Disarray!

2/4/2020

 
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DEMS IN DISARRAY: Impeachment Vote Fails Miserably, July 2019
7-18-19, After months of rhetoric, false claims and the stupid Mueller fiasco, the house' Dems most concentrated effort thus far to impeach Pres Trump failed; foiled by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. The vote to introduce articles of impeachment was shot down, 332-95.
DEMS IN DISARRAY: Impeachment Vote Will Fail Miserably, February 2020 and --​Iowa's caucus snafu the Dems can't count, run an app or a website
2-4-20, Salon.com -- Iowa's caucus snafu is a minor bump, not another chink in the foolish Dem abilities and behaviors. Iowa's technical errors is a good reason to end the outmoded caucus system, but not to sow conspiracy theories - one being it's deliberate to get rid of Bernie Sanders - AGAIN! [typical! we can't do it so do away with it!!]
​Turley: How The House Lost Confidence & Impeachment
2-3-20, NBC host Chuck Todd recently asked guests on his show if supporters of President Trump just want to be lied to. [CNN Guest called them 'rubes' and Don Lemmon laughed his head off!] It's a question that many in the media would never ask about Democrats, even in the face of overtly false claims. Recently the Senate rejected witnesses and effectively ended the impeachment trial on Friday, 1/31/20 and the media ignored the primary reason for the defeat those pesky things called facts and evidence. Critics of the president simply do not want to hear that the blind rush to impeach guaranteed not only an acquittal, but an easy case for acquittal. It's so outrageous that some members of the leftist media maintains that fools only dwell in Republican red states.
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Scripture for Today, 2-3-20: Israel: God's Land

2/3/2020

 
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Israel Peace Plan Analyzed

This One hour video is well worth your time as Pastor J. D. Farag [especially because of his Arab background] explains the situation in Israel here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwsPE7-J25w&t=4s

God Warned About Dividing Israel's Land
God said: “I will gather all the nations and bring them down to the valley of Jehoshaphat. Then I will enter into judgment with them there on behalf of My people and My inheritance, Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations; and they have divided up My land. The LORD shall make the rain of thy land powder and dust: from heaven shall it come down upon thee, until thou be destroyed."  v6 Thou shalt be visited of the LORD of hosts with thunder, and with earthquake, and great noise, with storm and tempest, and the flame of devouring fire." [1]
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2-2-20, Born again Arab from Jerusalem, Pastor JD Farag encourages us to search the scriptures ourselves; the Bible says that those who study and research God's word are noble; and those who receive the word with all readiness of mind discern truth. Acts 17:11 His outline of five facts:
  • #1 - 'No such thing as a Palestinian people' as such there is no such thing as a state of Palestine [Pastor Farag grew up as a Arab Muslim in Israel being told he was a 'Palestinian' ..] - Israel was named in 70 AD after the Jews enemy the 'Philistines' ergo the name ... appx 1994 Yassar Arafat who was an Egyptian started the entire 'Palestinian thing!' - the nation of Israel was reborn in 1948.
  • #2 - the Arabs only want total destruction of the Jews and Israel - they don't want to co-habit in the land.
  • #3 - Not only did Yassar Arafat reject Bill Clinton's peace plan of 1998 when the Arabs were offered 75% of Jerusalem they also rejected a state of 'Palestine'
  • #4 - one illegitimate claim the Muslims make that Jerusalem's Islamic al-aqsa mosque on Solomon's Temple Mount is their holy site but: [strange that when they pray there they direct their back sides to it.
  • #5 - Jerusalem is the true LEGITIMATE capitol of Israel only for the Jewish state of Israel beause almighty God literally deemed it so! In the Book of Genesis, God appeared to Abraham and said: “I will assign this land to your offspring” (Genesis 12:3,  15:18-21; Psalm 122:6) [no where in the Muslim book 'Koran' is Jerusalem mentioned even once - yet it appears over 600 times in the Holy Bible].

​End the Hoax:
There Are No Palestinians ​
The “Palestinian people” is a propaganda fiction.
It’s time to stop playing along.

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2-3-20, Robert Spencer - Front Page -- “The Palestinian people” was born in 1963, when the foes of Israel hit upon a new strategy that would turn the tide of international public opinion against Israel and give new impetus to the jihad against it. Before that, as The Palestinian Delusion: The Catastrophic History of the Middle East Peace Process shows, amid all the drama surrounding Jewish settlement in Palestine, the rise of Zionism, and the establishment of the Jewish state, the Palestinians are nowhere to be seen. Palestine was the name of a region, like Staten Island or Dubuque, not the name of a people. [..snip]
King Hussein of Jordan put it most succinctly of all in 1981: “The truth is that Jordan is Palestine and Palestine is Jordan.”
Nonetheless, the myth has taken hold, and it is now widely taken for granted, in our age that has little historical memory and scant interest in gaining more, that the Palestinians are a genuine nationality, and are the indigenous people of the land that Israel illegally occupies.
This is a propaganda success that Josef Goebbels and the editors of Pravda would have envied, and it became the foundation for more. Having established the Palestinians as a tiny indigenous people whose land was stolen by rapacious, well-heeled, and oppressive foreigners, it was time to return to the negotiating table – not in order to achieve any genuine accord with Israel, but to exploit the victimhood status of the new tiny people they had invented in order to win valuable concessions from the Israelis.
If all this were recognized, the onus would be on Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and the other Arab states for not welcoming their Palestinian Arab brethren. The contention that the Palestinians are a people who must have a state would lose much of its force. Returning to reality and discarding propaganda fantasies can never have a downside. It’s time to take that step. More here



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In the 90s, Pres Bill Clinton thought he achieved peace with the 'Palestinian' leader at the time Yassar Arafat ... how did that work out? ​
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​In 2005 Pres GW Bush got Ariel Sharon to forcibly remove 9000 Jews from Gaza for peace - how'd that work out?
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​George W. Bush Supported President Bill Clinton
1-3-2001, The US president-elect, George W Bush, said that former US President Bill Clinton [husband of Hillary Rodham] was "giving it the very best shot he can, and I certainly hope it works." 
Arafat rejects Clinton peace plan
Bill Clinton was in office January 20, 1993 – January 20, 2001  At Last Minute Palestinian Yassar Arafat Turned Down Major Peace Deal - In a speech former Pres Clinton reported that Israel and the Palestinians were extremely close to an agreement at the Camp David summit in 2000, when Yasser Arafat [Arab leader] refused to close the deal that was offered to him. Clinton expressed sympathy for the Israeli saying, “if you [Arabs] got in, you could do mayhem to the ruins of the [Jewish] temples.” Soon thereafter Arafat launched the second intifada [war] when 1000s of Arabs and Jews were killed ...
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​Twelve powerful images from the Gaza disengagement Jews Forced out of Gaza 2005

The dramatic scenes of Israel's unilateral disengagement from the Gaza when 9000 Israeli Jews were forced out of Gaza by the military …
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In Aug 2005 PM Ariel Sharon of Israel agreed to remove all Jews from Gaza a few months later he suffered a stroke and never regained consciousness here and here 

Pastor Farag Explains Dangers of Pres Trump's so called 'Peace Plan' [especially because of his Arab background] here And here
[1] Acts 17:1; 
Joel 3:2; Deuteronomy 28:24 30:7; Isaiah 29:6; Genesis 12:2-3; Joel 3:2 and Romans 9:1, 11:1​
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Yes, Palestinians Are an Invented People 

12-13-11, Former Speaker of the US House of Representatives told the truth about the Palestinians. In an interview with The Jewish Channel, Gingrich said that the Palestinians are an "invented" people, "who are in fact Arabs."

At the end of 1920, the "
Palestinian people" was artificially carved out of the Arab population of "Greater Syria." 

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Gingrich said, "I feel quite confident that an amazing number of Israelis found it nice to have an American tell the truth about the war they are in the middle of, and the casualties they are taking and the people around them who say, ‘They do not have a right to exist and we want to destroy them.'" His statement about the Palestinians was entirely accurate.  More here

Comics, 2-3-20: Super Bowl Football

2/3/2020

 
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Kansas City Chiefs Beat San Francisco 49ers
2-3-20, Super Bowl LIV [54] is over and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers [score 30-21] at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL. It's the second time in decades that the 'Chiefs' won; in 1970 they defeated the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IV [4].  Players & members of the winning team each will be paid $124,000; the losing team $62,000. Including the entire postseason run, members of the winning team each will receive $211,000.
The Super Bowl is worth billions each year
2-1-20, CNBC -- The Super Bowl is one of the most profitable pieces of programming for everybody. The NFL does not disclose the value of its contract with TV networks to broadcast regular season football games, but it’s reported that CBS, Fox and NBC will pay around $3 billion a year collectively to do so, with a total of around $27 billion for the period 2013 to 2022. Each network gets the Super Bowl three times over that period. More here
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Scripture for Today, 2-2-20: Prophecy Update

2/2/2020

 
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 "Update of the Century"
The Lord Judges the Nations
The Lord said, "Behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, I will also gather all nations, and will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat, and will plead with them there for my people and for my heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations, and parted My land."

Joel 3:1-2; Jeremiah 30:3; Ezekiel 38:14; Daniel 12:1;  Zephaniah 3:20

2-2-20, John Haller's weekly update covers the China virus hysteria and an-depth look at newly released President Trump's Middle East "Deal of the Century." Many believe it is designed to cause the Muslims to reject it giving the Jews a window to take full control of Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley. Although many disapprove because the Jews may give up more land if it's accepted. The consternation because God strongly disapproves dividing HIS land.

One hour twenty minute video here
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What Does the Bible Say About The Land Of Israel? [Open Bible]
  • Genesis 15:18  On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, …
  • Ezekiel 37:21 Then say to them, Thus says the Lord God: Behold, I will …
  • Genesis 12:3  I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you …
  • Psalm 122:6  Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! “May they be secure who …

Sunday Worship Hymns, 2-2-20: Nearer Nearer

2/2/2020

 
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Nearer My God to Thee

In 1841, deeply impressed by Genesis 28:11-19 report of Jacob's vision at Bethel of the ladder to heaven with angels ascending and descending thereon, Sarah Flower Adams wrote the hymn 'Nearer My God to Thee' and her sister Eliza Flower wrote the music.

Lyrics:

Nearer my God to Thee, Nearer to Thee!
E'en tho' it be a cross that raiseth me;
Still all my song shall be,
Nearer my God, to Thee,
Nearer my God, to Thee,

Tho' like a wanderer,
The sun gone down, darkness be over me,
My rest a stone, yet in my dreams I'd be,
Nearer my God, to Thee,
Nearer my God, to Thee,

Then let the way appear, steps up to heaven;
All that Thou sendest me,
In mercy given; angels to beckon me,
Nearer my God, to Thee,
Nearer my God, to Thee,

Then, with my waking thoughts, bright with Thy praise,
Out of my stony griefs, Bethel I'll raise;
So by my woes to be,
Nearer my God, to Thee,
Nearer my God, to Thee,

Or, if on joyful wing, cleaving the sky,
Sun, moon and stars forgot, upwards I fly,
Still all my song shall be,
Nearer my God, to Thee,
Nearer my God, to Thee,

Fifty non stop hymns here
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Comics, 2-2-20: Pres SOTU Address

2/2/2020

 
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Reportedly President Trump's Speech Will Be Impeachment Free At State of the Union
1-31-20, Politico -- On Tuesday, Feb 4, 2020 President Trump is expected to speak at his third State of the Union address. Undoubtedly he will generously report on his accomplishments focusing on the successes in the nation and the world since he took office in 2017...
...Reports specifically designed to energize voters - positive achievements — including his trade agreements with Mexico, Canada and China new USMCA and cancellation of NAFTA; the border-security wall progress; judicial nominations, economy, Jerusalem, Israel capitol, job report, religious freedom protections and more...
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...President Trump's recent speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland underscored the “stunning turnaround” of the U.S. economy that “foolish fortune-tellers” failed to predict or now understand...
...Potentially this speech is important as it could be the last one Pres Trump will give if he loses in November 2020. It gives him an opportunity to speak to millions of voters who may not  be informed of all his accomplishments. More here 
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Scripture for Today, 2-1-20: God's Mysteries

2/1/2020

 
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Times & Seasons: God's Mysteries
My Thoughts Are Not Your Thoughts
The Lord said, “It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in His own power.” ... “My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.” 
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Acts 1:7; Isaiah 55:8-9; Matthew 11:25-30; Luke 10:17-24

12-31-19, John D. Morris, PhD -- Just before Christ ascended into heaven [Acts 1:11], His disciples asked Him, “Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?” (Acts 1:6). Christ refrained from answering their question as they had hoped, but in His wisdom He used the occasion to teach them that some information is for God alone, including the “times and the seasons.” In our finiteness [limit to our knowledge], we are unable to handle too much information; and should we know even a small part of the “knowledge [which] is too wonderful for me” (Psalm 139:6), we would use it improperly.

Isaiah taught the same lesson many years before: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:8-9) God has graciously revealed enough that we know He has a wonderful plan, but the details are known by Him alone. They are under His “own power,” or authority. Certainly He knows the future, but more than that, He controls it. And why not? He created time (Genesis 1:1); surely He can exercise authority over it.

Surely the “Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last” (Revelation 22:13) can control the destinies of individuals and nations. “Power” to work out His good pleasure rests solely with “the only wise God our Savior . . . now and ever.” (Jude 1:25)

Although this “power” is His alone, His promise to the disciples that “ye shall receive power" [a different word than that in verse Acts 1:7, here meaning strength]” and has been fulfilled in the person of the Holy Spirit. We have what we need to be “witnesses” of that which we know of Him to “the uttermost part of the earth.” [Acts 1:8] Source

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US Mex Border: New 3/4 Mile 70 ft deep Tunnel

2/1/2020

 
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​Longest Smuggling Tunnel Discovered
in San Diego California
70 feet deep with ventilation, electricity
and rail system; 3/4 mile long

1-29-20, US Customs Border Protection, SAN DIEGO —U.S. Border Patrol San Diego Sector and partners have exposed the longest illicit cross-border tunnel ever discovered along the Southwest border.  The discovery in late August 2019, Mexican law enforcement identified the tunnel entrance and members of the San Diego Tunnel Task Force (SDTTF).  It is concealed by a small industrial building, the tunnel travels north into the U.S. bending slightly west and extending an astonishing 4,068 ft. from the border, with a total length of 4,309 ft at 70 ft depth; over three-quarters of a mile.  The next longest tunnel in the U.S., discovered in San Diego in 2014, was 2,966 feet long. It has a sophisticated rail system, ventilation and electricity.  More here: www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/longest-cross-border-tunnel-discovered-san-diego

​Third tunnel found under US-Mexico border in Arizona town
FoxNews -- Two Mexican nationals were arrested in Arizona this week after another tunnel was discovered on southern US border with Mexico. It was found in the town of Nogales in December 2019. Authorities also found and seized nearly 200 pounds of methamphetamine, nearly 2 pounds of white heroin, close to 3 pounds of cocaine and more than 6-and-a-half pounds of fentanyl. Two men, Jovany Robledo-Delgado and Jesus Martinez Selgado, both from Mexico, were arrested and one vehicle was seized.

Tijuana-San Diego drug tunnel found - The San Diego Union
Tijuana-San Diego drug tunnel found Vehicles from Baja California’s state police stationed Thursday outside an ice-making business southwest of Tijuana’s airport that hid the opening to a smuggling tunnel almost a mile long and seventy feet deep.

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Comics, 2-1-20: Golf

2/1/2020

 
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History of Golf And Golf Equipment
In the 15th century the game of golf originated in Scotland. With a stick or club golfers would hit a pebble around sand dunes. Players soon tired of pebbles and tried making balls; the earliest golf ball was a thin leather bags stuffed with feathers (they did not fly very far). In 1848 Reverend Adam Paterson created the 'gutta-percha ball' made from the sap of the Gutta tree ... this ball flew appx 225 yards and was very similar to the modern ball. 
In 1850 'gutties' were imported to Canada from Scotland, as the market in Canada was too small to justify local manufacture. In 1898 Coburn Haskell created the first one piece rubber core ball that would reach a distance of appx 400 yards. Then 1905William Taylor was the first to add the dimple pattern to the ball that is now the modern form. After 1750 the game of golf evolved into the sport as we recognize today. More here
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    6-30-21, May the Lord's face shine upon you. Numbers 6:24-26
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    6-28-21, God loves us all and wants none of us to suffer the pains of Hell - but it's our choice - do not believe the prosperity preachers! God hasn't promised us prosperity. He promises life everlasting IF we repent and turn our lives over to the Lord Jesus. John 3:16; Luke 13:3
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    6-27-21, The Lord Jesus will return in like manner as He returned to Heaven. Acts 1:11
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    6-26-21, Be patient and pray. Romans 12:12
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    6-24-21, Pray for the Jewish state of Israel. Psalm 122:6
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    6-22-21, USA must repent of her abominations before the Lord Jesus will bless us again. Luke 11:28
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    6-16-21, How sweet that in 1976 Steve & Jan shared God's good news of salvation in Jesus with John and I. Isaiah 52:7
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    6-12-21, In whatever state we're in ... it could be worse ... give God our praise & be grateful. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
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    6-11-21, Man & Woman = perfect fit! Genesis 2:24 Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:8; Ephesians 5:31
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    6-10-21, Jesus told us to love our enemies and be good to those who abuse us. Luke 6:27
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    6-9-21 Read God's love letters and book of instructions.
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    ✝️ 6-8-21, Because of God’s love, while we were yet sinners, the Lord Jesus Christ suffered & died for us. It was God's plan for sinful mankind to repent trusting Him to save them; He could/can because He is God and arose from death. Thank You, Lord. Romans 5:8; Galatians 2:20
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    6-6-21, Turn to God ... repent and be saved. Romans 3:23, 5:8, 6:23, 10:9, 10:13, John 15:1-5
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    6-5-21, The people are joyful when we have a righteous God fearing leader. Proverbs 29:2, 27
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    6-4-21, NASA reports many space rocks 'hailstones? incoming. Revelation 16:21 https://tinyurl.com/2xapc8z9
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    6-3-21, Be at peace knowing that IF we are born again children of King Jesus, He will sustain us. Isaiah 46:4; John 3:3, 7
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    6-1-21, In the current world Christians and Jews are increasingly despised. Jesus warned us. Matthew 5:11; Mark 13:13
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    5-27-21, Jesus is the only way for salvation from Hell. John 14:6; Romans 10:10
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    ✝️ 5-24-21, Our eternal destination is determined by each of us individually. We chose Hell when we reject Christ. John 3:17-18, 14:6; Romans 5:2; Ephesians 2:18; Hebrews 10:20
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    5-23-21, God said - IF, HUMBLE, WHEN, TURN, STOP, THEN ... 2 Chronicles 7:14
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    5-20-21, Israel is the ONLY Democratic nation in the middle east. The Muslims don't want the Jews to even have the tiny speck of land they have. The Islamic nations are 650 times larger than the Jewish nation.
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    5-11-21, Born again? John 3:3, 7
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    5-10-21, The Lord Jesus mandate to His faithful followers; share His Good News! Mark 16:15
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    5-6-21, The Lord Jesus could return at any time. Amos 4:12
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    ❤️ 5-2-21, It takes courage to buck the wicked crowd. Genesis 6:9 ❤️
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    4-30-21, IS THE USA STILL BLESSED? Is the Lord honored? Psalm 33:12
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    4-27-21, God loves us and Jesus died for us. John 3:16
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    4-20-21, God's miracles called 'chance' ... yeah when God's performing anonymously.
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    4-19-21, Jesus said He'd come again. John 14:1-3
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    4-15-21, Everything that breathes should praise God. Psalm 150:6
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    4-12-21, God's word says He will heal the land IF His people will repent, honor Him and pray. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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    4-13-21, Abortion is murdering an innocent human being.
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    4-7-21, We are unable to earn forgiveness & eternal life with Jesus; it's a free gift. Ephesians 2:9-10; John 14:6. No Jesus, No Heaven.
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    4-6-21, God's Mysteries ... Locked: Daniel 12:4-9 Unlocked: Rev 22:7-17
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    4-5-21, Pray: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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    3-25-21, Most important relationship for anyone to have is with their Judge & Savior, Jesus. Luke 12:15-21
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    3-12-21, Jesus gave His apostles encouragement about His leaving. He's preparing a place for His faithful & He will return. John 14:1-3
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    3-10-21, Without Jesus, we're already lost. John 3:17-18
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    3-4-21, Men beware of wicked women. Isaiah 3:12; Proverbs 21:9
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    2-24-21 Fret not evil doers. Proverbs 24:19-20; Psalm 141:10
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    2-12-21, Apostle Paul spoke of the end of all things. 1 Peter 4:7; See Mark 13:30, 37
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    2-19-21, God is our Refuge and Strength. Psalm 46:1
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    2-13-21, Do you claim to be a born again follower of the Lord Jesus yet deliberately & repeatedly disobey Him with no remorse? You are a liar. 1 John 2:4
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    2-2-21, The more you pray, the more peace you'll feel. Phil 4:7
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    1-26-21, The 'Gospel' of Christ is GOOD NEWS that Jesus came to save sinners. 1 Corinthians 15:1, 3-4
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    1-25-21, Jesus and the Father are ONE. John 10:30, 14:9
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    12-2-20, Jesus' re-appearing; our 'Blessed Hope' Titus 2:13
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    12-26-20, The 'conclusion' of the matter: We must fear and obey God. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
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    12-8-20, Be at peace, trust God. 2 Corinthians 12:10; Luke 1:51
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    11-2-20, We don't know day or hour, but when He's at the doors. John 10:7-10 The Lord Jesus said to: "PRAY & WATCH" Mark 13:33, 37
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    10-16-20, This confirmation and validation of ancient cities and Kings of Israel surely reinforces our faith and confidence in the Savior Jesus Christ. John 14:6
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    □□ ✝️ 9-13-20, Jesus will return, He said He would. John 14:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:4; Mark 13:33
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    Revelation 21:4
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    ✝️ 9-6-20, In THAT day - all the world will recognize the King of Kings, Jesus Christ. Philippians 2:9-11
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    Jesus said, Feed My sheep John 21:17
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    2-23-20, As in days of Noah & Lot. Luke 17:20-30
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    ✝️ 9-2-20, The Lord God loves all sinners and only by the Lord Jesus Christ can we be saved. Acts 4:12; John 14.6
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    Luke 13:3; 21:28
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    John 3:16; Romans 5:8
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    8-6-20, Now the USA anarchist rioters are burning Bibles. I don't know what burning the Bible has to do with protesting against police brutality. Hatred for God, that's why. James 4:4
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    Proverbs 22:3
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    John 3:18
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    Jesus said, 'You must be born again." John 3:3, 7
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    ✝️ 6-17-20, Many people have the misconception that the Lord's TEN COMMANDMENTS are just suggestions since Jesus came and we're now under the NEW COVENANT. Well, Jesus repeated them in Matthew 19:18-19.
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    ✝️ 6-8-20, Jesus is God; He came to save sinners. “For He [Jesus] Whom God sent speaks the words of God: The Father loves the Son & has given all things into His hand. He that believs on the Son hath everlasting life & they that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on them.” John 3:34-36
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    Genesis 1:9-10
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    ✝️ 5-28-20, God's word has many encouraging promises to those who stand fast in their faith of the Lord □ Jesus. We're called 'Overcomers' - 1 John 5:4-5; Revelation 2:7, 3:21. Thank You, Lord.
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    ✝️ 5-7-20, Sins □ Jesus Harshly Condemns; He said, “God knows our hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God. V9 For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” [Pride] Luke 16:15, 18:9-14; Hebrews 1:8-9
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    ✝️ 5-6-20, In the Bible's book of Proverbs we are instructed that fools bring trouble to their families and evil doers will bow before the Wise. Proverbs 11:29, 14:19.
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    ✝️ 4-20-20, The Lord □ Jesus said we must obey Him else it's like we built our houses on sand that when rains come they'll be destroyed. Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 6:46-49; James 1:22; Proverbs 10:25 □□
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    ✝️ 4-18-20, As the world deals with the horrible danger of health and financial ruin ... Whom shall we fear? God is the ROCK of our salvation. Trust Him and be at peace. Psalm 62:6; Romans 12:18
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    Matthew 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26 Many believe Simon was a black man; or a Jewish convert from Africa.
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    Mark 3:5; John 2:15; Matthew 23:13, 33
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    Jesus Told Samaritan Woman: 'I AM HE!' John 4:5-26
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    Proverbs 3:5
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    We live by God's Word; not just by bread alone. Matthew 4:4; Luke 4:4; Deuteronomy 8:3
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    Isaiah 42:1-4
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    Hebrews 7:25
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    The Lord Watches Over Jerusalem Psalm 134:1-3
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    Proverbs 6:6-8
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    Elijah Raptured, Genesis 5:24, 2 Kings 2:11
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    1 John 5:11-13
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    John 5:17-18; Hebrews 1:8; 2 Peter 1:1
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    Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 3:23, 5:8, 6:23, 10:9, 10:13; 1 Cor 15:4
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    1 John 1:7
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    Mark 13:13
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    Wives Obey & Husbands Love 1 Peter 3:1; Ephesians 5:25
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    John 17:24
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    Isaiah 53:3-5
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    Luke 16:19-20, 21-31
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    Marriage Before Sex Hebrews 13:4
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    Ephesians 5:21
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    God's NAME on His kids Numbers 6:27
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    2 Chronicles 14:2-3, 4-5, 6-7
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    God always warns before punishment: Noah, Lot, Jonah and us too. Repent now.
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