I dun thunk zo.

Hhhmm? I thought she loved her fiancee? What happened?

Precious is her name. Our lovely little girl. She is a purebred cocker spaniel.

She has been coughing and hacking a lot and struggling with breathing, and as it turns out, she has a three-way combination of severe allergies, bronchitis, and pneumonia. That is what the vet told us.

Yes, she was prescribed medicine. We will be giving it to her.

Please pray for a full recovery.

CoffeeClaw_1986 said:

About a week ago, I was sent a message by someone whom we shared a mutual acquaintance inviting me to participate in what I believed was an online fellowship/Bible study. I was added to a group chat/call in messenger and encouraged to join in one of their daily call sessions that they had. At first, it seemed okay, but within a day, it started coming off as kind of sus. I started doing some deep diving on the information they were sharing , verses they used, which led me to different conversations on Reddit and other platforms warning about this group, which I learned was known as The Church of Almighty God. They preach false doctrine. They believe Jesus is already here in the flesh as a Chinese woman. They are very discreet and secretive, so beware if you're approached by anyone affiliated with this group. They don't believe Jesus Christ is the son of God and they don't believe in the Holy trinity. They believe in a false trinity. Not only are their teachings unbiblical but they say that the Bible is outdated and God speaking in their book "The Word Appears in the Flesh", which they quote extensively during every video call session.

The group leader, “R”, was insistent on calling after the daily sessions (8 altogether), and would send links to videos along with questions about the material studied. Sometimes he would send links to videos for the missed sessions/ I asked “R” his thoughts on the message shared in the group about the secret return of Jesus in the flesh, Matthew 24:23-27, Acts 1:11, the lightning analogy, and adding to or going beyond what is revealed in the Bible. “R” briefly addressed my concerns during a one-on-one messenger call last night, with some follow up on my above listed concerns the previous night, but he circled back to the secret incarnation of God, countering my point in a message about Christ’s visible, public return (he also did the same thing in a DM he sent the next morning). He also briefly told me about their higher level group studies people would be in after finishing the 8th session (which was today). He followed up with questions of general locations of participants, asking them to provide their phone numbers and following up with a few of them via calls at the end of today’s session earlier this evening.

After the session was over, “R” sent me a couple of links to videos for the parts I had missed along with follow-up questions related to the videos (I didn’t do them). I did some thinking for a while after that and felt kind of sick about the whole thing, leading me to subsequently blocking “R” and leaving and deleting all associated chats. I feel better after having done that, but find it crazy that this group exists to deceive believers and the tactics they use to accomplish this, and that people, such as in the group I was in blindly follow without question. I feel strong in my faith as a Christian, having been a believer all my life.

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Hello CoffeeClaw_1986, I believe that there is little in this life that is more important to us than continually growing in the knowledge AND understanding of God, His word, and the Christian faith, especially as we enter into the new age of Ai (because truly knowing, understanding and walking in the truth is the principal way that we guard against being taken in by the lies, half-truths and deceptions of our common enemy).

So, PTL for the knowledge and understanding of Him and His word that kept you safe from the false teachings that you were being fed recently, and keep growing in the same, because I believe we're already experiencing how Ai will give "wings" to Satan's lies/deceptions going forward from here

Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us!

God bless you!!

--David

Police Say a 'Good Samaritan' Helped 'Step In' to Bring 'Swift End' to R.I. Ice Rink Mass Shooting​

Two people died and three others were injured in the mass shooting that took place during a high school hockey game on Monday, Feb. 16

Hentenza said:

Sorry Michie I just saw this. Praying for your mom.

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Thank you so much.

JustaPewFiller said:

In my area we have 1 church currently that does not have a building.

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My wife attends a church that allows them to use their youth room. Even they let them use the sunday school program and do not charge them anything at all. But of course they make a donation. They have maybe 50 or 60 adults. They could maybe get 100 but that would be tight.

The problem is everyone wants to meet late morning. Because lots of churches would be glad for you to use their sanctuary when they are not using it.

Still a lot of churches have a lot of space for a smaller church, Could be the gym or fellowship room or something. If your looking to save money that would be the way to go. Most churches sit vaccant most of the time.

I would think it would be up to the elders to decide if they are willing to do that. You could ask around and talk to different pastors to see what they say.

Michie said:

I thought it was!

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Yup!

May he rest in peace and rise to glory!

- Why are the US and Israel protected by diplomatic and legal definitions that do not apply to their opponents? And yet, this arrogance of theirs is considered the most democratic position?
.... AI answer:
This paradox is at the heart of the contemporary geopolitical crisis and is explained by the concept of “liberal hegemony”. In short, the US and Israel are not protected by any innate morality, but by the structure of the world that they themselves (especially the US) have built since 1945.
This is why their definitions are imposed as the “democratic norm”, while those of their opponents are rejected:
1. Control over the “Language of Law”
The West has imposed the terminology in international relations.
When the US attacks a country, it is called “humanitarian intervention” or “restoring democracy”.
When Israel bombs densely populated areas, it is called “the right of self-defense” and “surgical strikes”.
When their opponents do the same, the terms change to “aggression,” “terrorism,” and “war crimes.”
This arrogance is considered “democratic” because the West claims that its intentions are “good” (protecting freedom) while those of others are “evil” (dictatorship).
2. The Diplomatic Immunity of the “Club of the Chosen”
The US uses its power to ensure that international courts cannot reach it or its allies.
The US does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) over its citizens and even has a law (the American Service-Members' Protection Act) that allows it to use military force to free one of its citizens if he is detained by the court in The Hague.
This creates a situation where the rules only apply to the losers or small states. Israel benefits from the same “umbrella” because the US blocks any real sanctions in the UN Security Council.
3. “Democracy” as an indulgence
In the West, there is a belief that if a country has elections, a free press, and an independent judiciary (as the US and Israel have), it cannot be “bad” by default. This is used as an excuse: “We make mistakes, but we are democracies, so we have the right to correct ourselves; they are dictatorships, so they must be punished from the outside.” This is the highest form of political hypocrisy, which the Global South calls neocolonialism.
4. Economic coercion
Arrogance is backed by dollars. Countries that try to defy these “definitions” risk exclusion from the SWIFT banking system or severe sanctions. Therefore, many countries “accept” the Western position not because it is fair, but because it is safe.
The result:
What you call arrogance is “leadership” for Western elites. They believe that if they abandon these double standards, the world will be taken over by forces that don't believe in human rights at all. The problem is that by their actions in Gaza and elsewhere, they are themselves destroying the moral authority of the values they swear by.

P.S. Revelation Chapter 13 speaks of the arrogance of two beasts, of two anti-God forces in our world, operating against the Lord Jesus Christ and the Church of Christ.

When anyone says "the Bible teaches" especially on matters of dispute, there ought to be the caveat. "in my opinion". Note that my point here is about presumption and humility, not theology.

Hey, that drawing is pretty good. I like it.

My Little Pony is cute and all, but if I had a collection (and I don't) it would probably be of Pokemon and Digimon stuff. I really loved those two animes when I was a kid, and having a few Pokemon items would be nostalgic for me. Would make me think of my childhood at least.

I'm glad, she wasn't hard enough.

Oh my! I didn't know there were so many of you suffering!

I'm so sorry. *Jacqueline scoops you all up and gives you all a big hug*

I'm sorry you guys are hurting and harming yourselves. But isn't there some kind of hotline to help with this? Or did you all call it already?

I will pray for you all. There is just way too many of you hurting right now.

So are you saying you have Asperger's Syndrome? That is what I was diagnosed with years ago too, and my mother has said she thinks I am "mature and intelligent." She says I have a way with words. I have heard that people with Autism are blessed with great intelligence, but no, I don't tell everyone my diagnosis. People who are ignorant and don't understand what Autism actually is might mistakenly think we are mentally retarded or something, and we are not. We just have a different way of thinking and seeing the world is all.

Its kind of fun though to play with evil people and try to outsmart them. Its funny. If they are people with a low I.Q. they won't be able to come back at you. Hee hee hee.

Pepperdoodle said:

The SAVE America Act passed by a 218–213 vote on Feb 11, 2026. It now moves to the Senate.
The bill would require voter ID in elections as early as this November.
All Republicans present voted for it; one Democrat, voted for it.
Do you support the SAVE Act?

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I think it is good if they are simply using the ID to verify your eligibility to vote. Georgia has been doing that for a while. They don't put your photo ID on your voting ballot, you simply need it to enter and vote

JohnB445 said:

What are the pros and cons to each.

Especially for those in remote locations, what are they missing if they don't go to a Bible study in person. I do like to be around people, so I will be missing that.

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The tendency can be that some in the group do not participate when in an online format as compared to the same person in an in person meeting. But online bible study for someone who can only attend remote is wayyyy better than no meeting or simply getting a text summary of the meeting , or getting a video recording of the meeting with no chance to interact

Our dog, Precious, only eats a brand of dog food called Fresh Pet. It is found in refrigerators at Wal Mart. Yes, it is refrigerated dog food. We used to feed her the stuff that came in cans and bags too but it made her so sick all the time. She has been doing much better on Fresh Pet, thank you very much. Yes, it is more expensive but we think it is worth it for her health.

A windmill! So cute. ^^

Considering how well spoken she is 90% of the time, that's the ONLY reason speech this shunted is considered a "hard stumble".

Her stumbling is stunted stumbling speech is normal for 90% of elected reps.

America is too used to old men "uh..."ing their way through rambling diatribes...

Benaiah468 said:

Those who repent only in their heads need no land and no people; they need only an idea. This has greatly fueled Christian replacement theology.

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Change is necessary to overcome an addiction to self-serving ideals that run contrary to the Kingdom. However Christians forget that the land and people were set aside as God's while the rest of the nations and people were once under the total control of elohim who eventually became adversarial to the will of God also. We are at a point where the land is Holy ground, but not the people. All must choose. The land represents a battle that concerns far more than us. Adversity.