Love365 said:

Russia Today was banned from YouTube back in 2022.

Should they be allowed back at some point?

You could limit the types of videos they can have on.

1. Peace Plans

2. Russian Foods

3. Russian Culture

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The obvious point is that YouTube is owned by Google

The same Google that Russia fined $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 a couple of weeks ago, which is more than the total GDP of... The entire planet, for all recorded time.

I can't help but think that the Russian government channels aren't going to be coming back before the next ice ago.

In Joshua chapter five, the Israelites under Joshua have crossed the Jordan and are camped in a place where God had Joshua circumsize the second generation of the freed children of Israel, after 40 years in the wilderness. Chapter five verse nine reads: “Then the Lord said to Joshua, ‘Today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you.’ So the name of that place is called Gilgal to this day.” (“Gilgal’ is similar to the Hebrew word for “rolled.”) Luke chapter 24 is about the women approaching the tomb of Jesus on Resurrection Sunday. Verse 2 reads: “But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb.”

While I am no expert on the ancient languages of the Bible, there appears to me to be here a relationship between these two verses. Israel’s captivity and wilderness wanderings were in a certain sense akin to death. When God said “Today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you,” that was the beginning of a new life for the Israelites, as Jesus’ resurrection was a new beginning of new life.

There is a personal matter of mine that relates. Yesterday was, in my view, the first day that I came to full, permanent assurance of salvation. I am now 66. I first heard the gospel in sixth grade. I started doubting my salvation in tenth grade. For fifty years, I have mostly understood that I was not saved. I remember back when I was a teenager and understanding I was not saved. I could not bring myself to come to and trust Christ. I understood I was heading for hell and nothing could be done about it. I was in a conundrum. Sometimes, thinking I was doomed and could never be saved, I just thought, for example, of myself sitting on a dock and watching boats and doing nothing, because there was nothing I could do about my situation. What was I to do? Just sit on a dock and stare out, was a possibility. Back in those days, there was a popular song on the radio by Otis Redding. It is called (Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay. One stanza of the song is, “So I’m just gonna sit on the dock of the bay, Watching the tide roll away, I’m sittin’ on the dock of the bay, Wastin’ time.” I periodically imagined myself just sitting on the dock of the bay, in my darkness and doom, and doing nothing. Today is when I discovered the “rolled away” verse in the OT. I was excited about the connection between those two verses, and the fact that I now understand that the stone of my tomb has finally been rolled away.

Dutch police detained nearly 300 anti-Israel demonstrators who rallied in central Amsterdam in defiance of a protest ban imposed after rioters hunted down and assaulted Israelis in the street the week before.

Multiple demonstrators who gathered for the unauthorized protest on Wednesday waved Palestinian flags and chanted, "Amsterdam is saying no to genocide" and "Free Palestine."

Police in riot gear apprehended members of the group, put them on buses and drove them to the outskirts of town, as The Times of Israel reported Thursday.

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Tim Welby, son of the recently resigned Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, has defended his father's decision to step down amid mounting scrutiny over the Church of England's handling of abuse cases. The resignation has intensified demands for Stephen Cottrell, the archbishop of York, to follow suit due to his alleged neglect of multiple safeguarding complaints.

Tim Welby noted that “so many people were calling for his resignation” that his father's position had become “untenable,” accordingto The Mirror.

He said his father was “really, really cross that it didn’t occur to him to triple check” whether the abuse had been reported to the authorities. “The frustrating thing is I don't think it ever occurred to him that it hadn't been reported to the police,” he was quoted as saying.

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I do not celebrate Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Lent, Passover, Feast of Tabernacles, Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinese New Year, etc. I don't even celebrate my birthday. I didn't attend my Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD convocations. I find them boring. I do not celebrate much, but I am happy that others do

Romans 14:

5 One person considers one day more sacred than another; another considers every day alike. Each of them should be fully convinced in their own mind.

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Colossians 3:

17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

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I think it is okay for Christians to celebrate Halloween. It is up to each one of us to make decisions guided by our consciences before God. I would not be a party pooper

What about Christmas trees?

If it bothers your conscience, don't use them.

What about the Jewish festivals, Passover, Rosh Hashanah (Feast of Trumpets), Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), etc.?

It is okay for Christians to celebrate them, knowing they have been fulfilled in Christ.

It's very hard for me not to share the concern that MTG and Don Jr. have about this latest 'Biden' move ...

Marjorie Taylor Greene and Donald Trump Jr accuse Biden of trying to start WWIII with Ukraine missiles move​

Marjorie Taylor Greene and Donald Trump Jr have accused President Joe Biden of trying to start World War III after he gave Ukraine the green light to use US-supplied long-range supersonic missiles to strike inside Russia for the first time.

The Biden administration’s granting of Kyiv’s request to use the ATACMS missiles outside of its own borders marks a change in stance in the president’s final days in office, before President-elect Donald Trump – who has indicated he will limit US support for Ukraine – returns to the White House in January.

The MAGA representative and Donald Trump’s eldest son lashed out at Biden’s decision in fiery posts on X.

“On his way out of office, Joe Biden is dangerously trying to start WWIII by authorizing Ukraine the use of U.S. long range missiles into Russia,” Greene, who is among the Republicans who want to cut US aid to Ukraine, posted on Sunday.

“The American people gave a mandate on Nov 5th against these exact America last decisions and do NOT want to fund or fight foreign wars.

She concluded: “We want to fix our own problems. Enough of this, it must stop.”

Trump Jr – who last week told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that his “allowance” is up now that Trump is returning to the White House – accused Biden of attempting to tarnish his father’s legacy by placing the US on the brink of conflict before he takes office.

“The Military Industrial Complex seems to want to make sure they get World War 3 going before my father has a chance to create peace and save lives,” Trump Jr said.

Isaiah 40:5 came to my mind after reading your devotional

Fantine said:

34,000 dead is a "liberal narrative?" I am sure the grieving families are comforted to know the deaths they mourn are just pretend, a liberal narrative...and that somewhere in the US, people not only feel no compassion, but don't even think it's true.

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It is not about fake numbers. You are defending Hamas not the people. The people as I have shown HATE Hamas now so they are siding with Israel.

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No i did not, i just do not buy into Calvinist theology.

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Then you dont buy into the Truth, for they are both Gifts of Gods Grace

Unqualified said:

God doesn’t get Mad at us for little things. We imagine those things because our conscience always wants to please Him. He gets mad at sins that separate us from Him. He does not get frustrated, he can handle it. If he is silent it means keep praying.

unless you are in deliberate willful sin. Then God will be mad. But when the scene changes and you get scared take those thoughts captive as in 2Cor 10:3-5. This should help you return to peace and look to Jesus. Our thoughtcan sometimes lead us astray.. thinking that God is mad is a worm hole.

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Wonderful advice! Wormhole is true....it just takes root and gets worse and worse. Thx again!

Always good to see when Christians point out these issues.

comana said:

I must have missed the part where she stated she hates Trump voters. All I read was that she is upset that Trump will be in office. If she hates anything it seems it would be Trump policies.

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And she expressed sympathy for those who cannot leave and will be exposed to Trump's policies--which includes Trump voters, they just don't realize it yet.

Serfdom: Life Under the Lord of the Manor by Jeb Smith

Serfdom, often perceived as oppressive, played a vital role in the medieval manorial system by fostering mutual obligations between lords and peasants. Serfs, while bound to the land, were granted protection, land to cultivate, and a stable community in exchange for labor or a portion of their produce. This system, regulated by faith and local customs, often provided more stability and autonomy than modern workers enjoy. Lords competed for tenants, offering favourable conditions that encouraged productivity and fostered loyalty. Despite their restrictions, serfs could own property, pass it to their descendants, and even purchase their freedom.

The medieval manor was not solely a site of subjugation but a complex network of relationships emphasizing reciprocal loyalty and community bonds. The lord's duties included protection and fair governance, while serfs were free to manage their personal and family affairs. Peasants lived in close-knit rural communities, appreciating the natural world and participating in rich cultural traditions. The manorial system, though hierarchical, allowed serfs to experience security, purpose, and a connection to the land that is often romanticized compared to modern working conditions.

Texas Attorney General accuses Catholic charity of smuggling migrants from Mexico into USA​

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued a thinly veiled warning to President-Elect Donald Trump, threatening to oppose the deportation of illegal aliens and defend migrants under the forthcoming administration.

Addressing the plenary assembly of the bishops in Baltimore, Maryland, on Tuesday, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the USCCB, designated the issue of immigration as “the clear teaching of the Gospel” stating that the bishops, as “successors of the apostles,” would “never backpedal or renounce” their mandate to protect human dignity “from womb to tomb.”

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Actions of Jesus in Smyrna Moral Denominationalism

Rev 2:8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write, these things say *the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive.

Beginning of Denominationalism set up by Judas Gen 25:29-34 sold birth right-first fruit Zec 11:12,13 Matt 26:14-16 Mark 14:15, 44 Luke 22:5 Acts 3:14,15 Matt 18:18 Luke 22:5,6 Luke 22:47,48 unholy kiss John 12:6-money bag Luke 22:5,6 Rev 1:18 3:20 Isa 28:15-18-SCOURGE {Jer 6:30 Luke 18:33 2Tim 3:7-9 Titus 1:16 Rev 2&3}).

*THE MYSTERY OF GOD FINISHED God: (Gen 1:1 Isa 45:7 Isa 65:17 Eph 3:9 Col 1:15-20 Rev 10:6,7)

Rev 2:8a and unto the (2nd) angel of the (2nd) church in Smyrna (2nd denominational division of the general assembly upon earth) write;

Beginning of Denominationalism Matt 26:14-16 Mark 14:44 Acts 3:14,15 Luke 22:5 Rev 1:18 3:20 Isa 28:15-18 {Jer 6:30 Luke 18:33 2Tim 3:7-9 Titus 1:16 Rev 2&3})

Jesus is the First and the Last

Trev 2:8b these things (itemized details) says the first and the last (Rev 1:8, 11 title of Jesus Rev 22:13),

Rev 1:11 KJV - Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, what thou see, write in a book, and send [it] unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.

Rev 1:17 KJV - And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:

Rev 22:13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning, and the end, the first and the last.

Was Dead and is Alive

Rev 2:8c which was dead (John 19:30), and is alive (Rev 1:18 of Jesus);

• Joh 1:17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. Joh 1:18 No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.
• Mat 27:50 Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. Mat 27:51 And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; Mat 27:52 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, Mat 27:53 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.
• Joh 19:30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.
• Mat 12:40 For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.
• Luk 23:42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comes into thy kingdom. Luk 23:43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
• Eph 4:8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. Eph 4:9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? Eph 4:10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)

Rom 8:34 KJV - Who [is] he that condemns? [It is] Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

Jesus Knows the Actions of Smyrna Moral Denominationalists

Rev 2:9 I know your (Acts 17:28-31) works (Acts 17:28-31 denominationalism), and tribulation, and poverty, (but you are rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. (Rev 2:3-5, Rev 2:9, 19 {Heb 12:2, Heb 9:6, Rev 19:10, Rev 5:8-10} [Psa 40:7, 86:8])

Rev 2:9 I (Jesus) know your (moral denominationalists) works (efforts), and tribulation (trouble), and poverty (penniless), (but you are rich Matt 12:21) (those that overcome) and I (Jesus) know the blasphemy (offense) of them (denominational leadership Rev 2:2) which say they are Jews (one of the 144000 virgin Jew Men Rev 7:4-8), and are not, but are the synagogue (religious meeting buildings Psa 74:8 Isa 30:10 Rev 2:13) of Satan (title Lucifer (2Kings 2:23,24 Isa 59:53-57 Rev 13:1,2 {Rev 6:2 & 8, Rev 11:3-8} [Rev 2:9,13, 24]).

Synagogue is a building where Jewish Assembly or Congregation Meets for Religious Worship and Instruction.

Church is a building where Christian Assembly or Congregation Meets for Religious Worship and Instruction.

Lucifer in the General Assembly of Denominationalism

Scourge Saints: Rev 6:11 And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellow-servants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.

1st Group of Tribulation Saints: Rev 7:9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;

Rev 2:6 deeds of the Nicolaitanes

Rev 2:14 doctrine of Balaam

Rec 2:14 the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast an obstacle before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.

Rev 2:15 doctrine of the Nicolaitanes

Rev 2:6 which I (Jesus) also hate.

Rec 2:20 because you suffer that woman Jezebel which calls herself a female prophet.

Rev 2:20 that woman Jezebel, which calls herself a female prophet, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.

Jesus Instructs and Promises a Gift to Smyrna Moral Denominationalists

Rev 2:10 Fear none of those things which you shall suffer behold, the devil shall cast individuals into prison, that you may receive trial; and you shall have tribulation ten days: be you faithful unto death, and I will give you a crown of life.

Rev 2:10 Fear none of those things (itemized details) which you (moral denominationalist) shall suffer (Matt 10:22 Rev 2:20): behold (don't miss this), the devil (title of angel Lucifer Matt 4:11) shall cast some of you into prison, that you may be tried (tested and proven); and you (moral must die to receive gift Rev 6:2,4,5,8) shall have tribulation ten days: be you faithful unto death,: and I (Jesus) will give you a (moral denominationalist) (1st gift) crown of life. (Jam 1:12 1Thess 3:5 Rev 3:11 {Jer 42:16,17, Ezek 11:8})

Rev 2:10 behold, the devil shall cast part into prison, that you may receive trial; and you shall have tribulation ten days:

Mark 6:27 John the Baptist beheaded=martyred for the crown of Life

Jesus Promises Gifts to General Assembly of Moral Denominationalists

Rev 2:11 He that has an ear, let him hear (Rev 1:3) what the Spirit says unto the churches; He that overcomes (Rev 13:10, 15:3, 17:9) shall not receive the second death.

Rev 2:11 He (moral denominationalist) that has an ear (ability to listen Rev 1:3 22:18,19), let him hear (pay attention) what the Spirit (2nd church angel) says unto the churches (7 divisions of the general assembly of denominationalism on earth); He that overcomes (gaining salvation through death Rev 13:7, 14:13, 15:3 Rev 20:4) (1st gift) shall not be hurt of the second death (Rev 20:6, 20:14 {Jude 1:12 Psa 58:3}).

Moral Denominationalists must suffer death during the time periods of Scourge earth and tribulation earth to gain victorious salvation over sin through Jesus our Christ.

Gifts given by God to the Scourge Saints and Tribulation Saints Rev 2:7, 11, 17, 26, Rev 3:5, 12 ,21.

Rev 14:13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.

Rev 15:3 And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.

Nice video. Waterfalls are a popular subject for many landscape painters.

Hannah66 said:

She told me she isn't into witchcraft yet she continues to post this comical drawings of little witches, etc

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Witchcraft can mean a lot of things. Today it is mostly associated with Wicca. In the Bible it is associated with taking drugs. Some people believe it has to do with controlling and manipulating people.

The Greek word "pharmakeia" (φαρμακεία) appears in the Bible, particularly in the New Testament. It is often translated as "sorcery" or "witchcraft". The word is derived from "pharmakon" (φαρμακον), meaning "drug" or "spell-giving potion". In the context of the Bible, "pharmakeia" refers to the use of magic, potions, and spells, often associated with idolatry and illicit spiritual practices.

Pommer said:

I would imagine that putting together a non-leaky (financial), Presidential campaign in a few days/weeks must’ve been difficult if not impossible to accomplish.

Knowing this will likely salt some wounds but that’s just tough because feelings are on the back-burner again, for some reason.

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The guilt trip didn't get much mileage.

keras said:

So; what Paul said in Romans 9:27, gives us the impression of a quite small number of people from the House of Judah, who will rejoin with their Christian brethren. Jeremiah 50:405

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There has been six extinctions where only 10% survive to repopulate the earth. There are some that think only 10% are saved because that is our concept of few. But few can also mean one third and many would be two thirds. One third consider themselves to be Christians. But I get nervous when Jesus tells us that many who think they are Christian are not a part of the bride because they do not have oil in their lamp.

There are those that believe only a remenant or 10% will be saved. I would like to see everyone saved.

Aaron112 said:

Vessels of honor and vessels of dishonoer (unclean, unrepentant) all are allowed to post ad infinitum.
When trying to test one to verify a source, this is difficult, as the set up is encouraging more posts , more threads, negative and positive, unhealthy and healthy, but seems to be many times more in the negative due to being outnumber by such a huge ratio ?

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Sir, this is the internet. If repeating the post is the main discussion mode, then probably an AI.

Pommer said:

Agencies existing (by literal Acts of Congress) are “disloyal” because the President-elect would like them to cease existing.

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Yeah, I think we're going to see how much the current President-elect values loyalty much more than he values competence.

-- A2SG, be an "interesting" four years, though, no question.....

Satan's throne is not in hell.

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And the LORD said unto Satan, From whence comest thou? And Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.

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Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

public hermit said:

It's a question with no context. Make it straightforward by giving some context. Why does it matter if he did or did not?

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You either think He did, didn’t, or don’t care.