Abortion is big business and billions of dollars are being spent in the Abortion industry. Sadly, the love of money is the root of all evil. In my opinion, this seems to also be true with the vast majority of abortions.

There are people who believe Joe Biden is a faithful and devout Catholic as well.

Vambram said:

Scenes like this in some of our biggest cities reminds me of "The Purge" movies.

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Scary how art imitates life.

Vambram said:

I'm a big fan of Stryper!!! Also, there are several songs that I really like from Seventh Day Slumber!!

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Amen to that. Stryper is not really for me, but Seventh Day Slumber is a great band.


One of my favorites by the band is the Seventh Day Slumber cover of Leeland Mooring - Lion & The Lamb:
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Lyrics (Leeland, 2016):
He's coming on the clouds
He's coming on the clouds
Kings and kingdoms will bow down
And every chain will break
As broken hearts declare His praise
For who can stop the Lord Almighty
And our God is the lion
The Lion of Judah
He's roaring with power
And fighting our battles
And every knee will bow before Him
Our God is the lamb
The lamb that was slain
For the sins of the world
His blood breaks the chains
And every knee will bow before the lion and the lamb
Every knee will bow before Him (yeah)
So, open up the gates
So, open up the gates
Make way before the King of Kings
The God who comes to save
Is here to set the captives free
For who can stop the Lord Almighty
Our God is the lion
The Lion of Judah
He's roaring with power
And fighting our battles
And every knee will bow before Him
Our God is the lamb
The lamb that was slain
For the sin of the world
His blood breaks the chains
And every knee will bow before the lion and the lamb
Every knee will bow before Him
"How many here believe
Every knee will bow
Every tongue will confess
And then"
For who can stop the Lord Almighty
Who can stop the Lord Almighty
Who can stop the Lord Almighty
No one
Who can stop
Sing it over the battle
"Yeah, that's it"
Who can stop the Lord Almighty
There is no one
Who can stop the Lord Almighty
Who can stop the Lord (yeah)
And our God is the lion
The Lion of Judah
He's roaring with power
And fighting our battles
And every knee will bow before Him
Our God is the lamb
The lamb that was slain
For the sins of the world
His blood breaks the chains
And every knee will bow before the lion and the lamb
Every knee will bow before Him (yeah)
Every knee will bow
Tongue confess

Hello folks. Recently, Meta released a new AI model that can analyze images and text as well. This technology can be used to make captions, or even read body language. Welcome to the future. Sadly, my computer only has 8 GB of RAM, so I can not run Llama 11B on my computer.

Link to AI system:

Prompt: Analyze the body language of this man. What emotion and confidence level is he showing?

Image source: https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2017/05/19/new-noise-john-smith/


Llama 11B Response:
This man's body language suggests that he is feeling confident and assertive. His posture is upright, with his shoulders back and his head held high, indicating that he is feeling self-assured and comfortable in his own skin. His facial expression is neutral, with a slight furrowed brow, which may suggest that he is concentrating or focused on something. Overall, the man's body language conveys a sense of confidence and self-assurance.

Diamond72 said:

I was looking for some common ground that we both agree on, but that does not seem to be happening.

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Why not stay in the dispensational section and explore ??

dan p

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Paul used the word “aionios” eighteen [18] times. It is correctly translated “eternal/everlasting” 16 times and world only 2 times. In the following 12 verses Paul, Peter and John define/describe “aionios” as eternal.
In this verse Paul juxtaposes “aionios life” with death. “A finite age life” is not opposite death. “Aionios life” by definition means ‘eternal life.”
In this verse Paul parallels “tou aionios ton aionion” with “throughout all generations.” "Age(s)," a finite period, cannot refer to "all generations." By definition “tou aionios ton aionion” means forever and ever.
In Rom 1:20, above, Paul refers to God’s power and Godhead as “aidios.” Scholars unanimously agree “aidios” unquestionably means eternal, everlasting, unending etc. In Rom 16:26, Paul, the same writer, in the same writing, refers to God as “aionios.” Paul has used “aionios” synonymous with “aidios.” In this verse, by definition, “aionios” means eternal, everlasting etc.
In this passage Paul juxtaposes “aionios” with “for a moment,” vs. 4, and “temporal,” vs. 5. “Age(s)” an indeterminate finite period, it is not the opposite of “for a moment”/”temporal/temporary” “eternal” is. “Aionios” by definition means “eternal.”
In this verse Paul juxtaposes “aionios house” with “earthly house which is destroyed.” God is not going to replace our destroyed earthly house with a house which only lasts a little longer and will be destroyed at the end of an indeterminate age. The aionios house is not destroyed, the opposite of “is destroyed.” Thus, “aionios” by definition means “eternal.”
In this verse Paul paralleled “aionios” with “immortality.” If “aionios” is only a finite age, God cannot be “immortal” and exist only for a finite age at the same time. Thus “aionios” by definition means “eternal.”
In this verse Paul juxtaposes “aionios” with “corruption.” “Fleshly” people reap “corruption” but spiritual people reap “life aionios,” i.e. “not corruption.” “Age(s), a finite period, is not opposite of “corruption.” Thus “aionios life” by definition means “eternal/everlasting life.”
In this verse Paul parallels “aionios life” with “immortality.” If “aionios” is only a finite period, believers do not seek for “a finite age,” and “immortality” at the same time. But they can seek for “eternal life” and “immortality” at the same time. Thus by definition “aionios life” means “eternal life.”
In this verse Paul parallels “aion” and “aionios” with “immortal.” “Aion”/”aionios” cannot mean “age(s),” a finite age and immortal at the same time. Thus “aion”/”aionios” by definition means “eternal.”
In this verse Paul juxtaposes “aionios life” with death. “A finite ‘age’ life” is not opposite death. “Aionios life” by definition means ‘eternal life.”
In this verse Paul parallels “tou aionios/ton aionion” with “throughout all generations.” "Age(s)" a finite period cannot refer to "all generations." By definition “tou aionios ton aionion” means forever and ever.
In this verse “aion” is parallel with “unchangeable.” If “aion” means “age(s),” Jesus cannot continue for only a “finite age” and simultaneously be “unchangeable.” Thus “aion” by definition means “eternal.”
In verse 23 Peter parallels “word of God” with “imperishable.” The same writer, Peter, in the same writing 1 Peter, in verse 25 writes the word of God “endures eis ton aiona/unto eternity. ” The word of God is not a finite age long but imperishable. Thus by definition “aion” means “eternity”
In this verse Peter contrasted “aionios” with “little while” Jesus does not give His followers a finite period of glory then they eventually die. Thus “aionios” , by definition, means “eternal.”
In this verse “aionas aionon torment” is paralleled with “no rest day or night.” If “aionas, aionon” means “a finite age” at some time they would rest, “Aionas, aionon” by definition means “forever and forever.”
A final point about “aionios,” which is an adjective. “aionios” cannot be translated as “age” because age is a noun.
= = = = = = =
Footnotes ου μη/ou mé
●The double negative [ου μη] signifies in nowise, by no means. Θεωρήσῃ[theōrésé], denoting steady, protracted vision, is purposely used, because the promise contemplates the entire course of the believer's life in Christ. It is not, shall not die forever, but shall live eternally.[Vincent word studies]
● ④οὐ marker of reinforced negation, in combination w. μή, οὐ μή has the effect of strengthening the negation (Kühner-G. II 221–23; Schwyzer II 317; Mlt. 187–92 [a thorough treatment of NT usage]; B-D-F §365; RLudwig: D. prophet. Wort 31 ’37, 272–79; JLee, NovT 27, ’85, 18–23; B-D-F §365.—Pla., Hdt. et al. [Kühner-G. loc. cit.]; SIG 1042, 16; POxy 119, 5, 14f; 903, 16; PGM 5, 279; 13, 321; LXX; TestAbr A 8 p. 85, 11 [Stone p. 46]; JosAs 20:3; GrBar 1:7; ApcEsdr 2:7; Just., D. 141, 2). οὐ μή is the most decisive way of negativing something in the future.
Arndt, W., Danker, F. W., Bauer, W., & Gingrich, F. W. (2000)A Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament and other early Christian Literature.(3rd Ed). Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
● The combinations with οὐ μή also be noticed as, ουδεν οὐ μή (Lu. 10:19); οὐ μή se σε άνο ουδ ου σε εγκαταιπο (Heb. 13:5); ουκετι οὐ μή (Rev. 18:14). There is no denying the power of this accumulation of negatives. Cf. the English hymn "I'll never, no never, no never forsake."
Grammar Of The Greek New Testament In The Light Of Historical Research
By A. T. Robertson, M.A., D.D., Ll.D., Litt.D. p.1165.

Vambram said:

I'm glad that you enjoyed that song from The Crabb Family.
Before today, I have never heard of The Asidors. He has a really great voice and I think that that song is very powerful.

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You are welcome, brother. Both The Crabb Family and The Asidors make powerful songs. Goes to show that Christian music is still good in the 2020s. One thing that I do wish, is that more Christian music in the style of the Crabb Family and Asidors were on the radio. These slower songs are easier for me to sing. Also, we need more Christians in my age group. My generation has lost religion, and lost faith. Pray for Gen Z and the millennials, that these folks may return back to Christ.

Hopefully, the young folks try out these Christian songs, and understand these basic doctrines common across all denominations (Protestants, Catholics and Orthodox all have these 8 doctrines in common).



By the way, you might have heard The Asidors before, around August 21, 2024, cos that is when I shared The Asidors' cover of Casting Crowns:

hislegacy said:

If it is truly a gift -

Rom 5:17 For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.)​

Then in reality - there is nothing we can do to earn it.

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That refers to justification, a legal (forensic) righteousness of standing (sinless) with God.
That does not refer to holiness.

1 Cor 1:21 For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe.

Preach - it pleases God

Hebrew 3:16 But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Do good and share

The term "one spirit with Him" - what does that mean?

A coalition of 22 Republican state attorneys general led by Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador sent an eight-page letter to the American Academy of Pediatrics on Tuesday demanding the organization retract its renewed 2018 guidance regarding the reversibility of puberty-blocking drugs for children with gender dysphoria.

"Telling parents and children that puberty blockers are 'reversible' at the very least conveys assurance that no permanent harm or change will occur," reads the letteraddressed to AAP's President Benjamin Hoffman and president-elect Susan Kressly. "But that claim cannot be made in the face of the unstudied and 'novel' use of puberty blockers to treat gender dysphoria."

Citing the recent "Cass Report" out of the United Kingdom, the attorneys general warned that puberty-blocking drugs can cause interference with neurocognitive development, compromised bone density, as well as infertility and sterility when combined with cross-sex hormones.

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A $500,000 TV and digital ad campaign says misinformation about abortion drugs and state laws spread by Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic lawmakers has resulted in women's deaths, including Amber Thurman and Candi Miller.

Women Speak Out PAC, a partner of the national pro-life advocacy group Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, launched the "Deadly: Democrats' Abortion Lies Put Women at Risk" ad campaign this week.

The plan is for the digital ad to reach target voters, and it will also reach cable and broadcast markets throughout various Georgia cities, including Atlanta, Augusta, Macon and Savannah.

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Election years bring out the worst in us. Never-ending news cycles, partisan divisions, and social media trolling make it hard to feel anything other than frustrated and overwhelmed by what we’re experiencing daily.

For Christians, election season presents an added challenge — one that none of us are up to facing on our own. Believers are called to engage in civic life by advocating for principles that reflect Kingdom values while speaking the truth in love, and holding fast to our unity with others. Doing any one of these three, much less all three at the same time feels overwhelming and impossible — because it is.

As a Christian who’s worked in the political arena for 25 years, I personally can attest to the fact that it’s impossible to live up to God’s expectations of me during an election year. Something always gives — either truth wins and love fails, or vice versa, with our unity inevitably suffering as a result of our failures. Literally every time I do politics in my own strength, I fail miserably. So, it’s no surprise that a question I regularly get is, “How do we stay true to our convictions without compromising God’s command to love and stay unified with those we disagree with, especially in the heat of an election year?”

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Michie said:

Jonathan C. Richardson, who now goes by the name Autumn Cordellionè, ruled that he was subjected to "cruel and unusual punishment" by an Indiana state law prohibiting taxpayer-funded sex changes for inmates. | Indiana Department of Corrections

The Republican attorney general of Indiana has vowed to fight a recent court ruling that mandates taxpayer-funded sex change procedures for an inmate who is in prison for strangling his 11-month-old stepdaughter to death.

U.S. District Court Judge Richard Young granted a preliminary injunction last Tuesday in favor of the ACLU of Indiana, ordering that the Indiana Department of Corrections (IDOC) must provide prisoner Jonathan C. Richardson with sex change surgery "at the earliest opportunity," according to the order.

"Of course, I disagree, How could you not??" Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita wrote on X in the wake of the ruling. "An Indiana inmate convicted of murder wants our taxpayers to fund their gender-altering surgery! Hoosiers do NOT want this. We're still reviewing the court's opinion, but you can undoubtedly expect our office to appeal this decision."

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Indiana AG vows to fight court ruling demanding baby killer's taxpayer-funded sex change

The Republican attorney general of Indiana has vowed to fight a recent court ruling that mandates taxpayer-funded sex change procedures for an inmate who is in prison for strangling his 11-month-old

www.christianpost.com

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I can't afford a sex change operation. You mean I can get a free one if I just kill somebody and get convicted? Wowser! This is one sick country.

Copied here from my Facebook page... available at facebook.com - 'Joe Gunlock'. All are welcome to visit and be immediately accepted as my 'Facebook friend', no matter who you are or where you are in your journey.

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Howdy folks. Take a moment to ponder this short Scripture, depicting something important for us all to know in this life quest:

Matthew 5:43-48 NIV

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[a] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."

To this passage, I say AMEN! This is the key to consistent peace in this life, friends! One caveat though. This, like so many things in life, is absolutely impossible for us to do. That is, until one receives Jesus into their hearts.

Not convinced? A challenge then. Take a hard look at Who did and can do what we cannot - Jesus Christ.

Find any command in Scripture that He did not fulfill. Anywhere from cover to cover.

I'll wait...

Yep... told ya. So what are we, nuts? Why is His offer to save us by doing what we can't, FOR US AND IN OUR PLACE, so offensive to us?

Really, friends, why?

This is just one proof of His superiority to us. Maybe THAT'S what's so offensive. Who can know the human heart and the depths of its wickedness but God, and yet, this is just one demonstration of why receiving God's Son is the only true vital decision we are here to make. And if made, inspired by His Spirit now within us, to pass the Good News on.

So... believer or unbeliever, can any of us do what is contained in this simple passage, like Jesus did and does, apart from Him right now? Reflect, ponder, and come to an honest conclusion between you and God.

If you find you agree with God, congratulations on your first real step to repentance, and seeking saving faith from God through His written Word and the testimony of His saints - who are, simple empty vessels made of dust - who are called to repent every single day!

Now here is profound proof that Jesus puts His money where His mouth is in His preaching. Who of us, as well as any hero or false god or prophet or look--a-like "jesus", can climb up on our cross and do THIS for a world full of ingrates who through our unbelief, are actual enemies of God in our hearts?

Read this and make a decision today, friends. How will you continue to respond throughout the remainder of your days - which you are unable to forsee?

With laughter, mocking, taunting, spitting on Him, beating Him, nailing and piercing Him, embarrassment to be associated with and speak His Name before men (and hanging out with the clowns who do so), reinventing Who you think YOU believe God should be, proving in front of Him while locking eyes with His anguished eyes and telling Him no thanks I'm righteous enough on my own and have myself and everybody else fooled, or so in love with my pet sins that I'll just hang on to them so I can comfort myself enough to continue to cope with just how much I'm secretly screwed up inside and living a life of quiet desperation, or above all these - in pure demonstration of our evil - when it's all done right in front of our eyes - we remain silent with nothing to say and walk away and throughout our days remain utterly indifferent to such a display of love, mercy, grace, FAITH in God's goodness and holiness, and acknowledgment of His RIGHT to exercise His sovereignty over all of His creation.

Behold the Lamb of God. This is an offer to fully digest what we've all seen since our childhood - such that none of us can claim we just didn't know. None of us...

Luke 23:26-49 NIV

The Crucifixion of Jesus

26 As the soldiers led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. 27 A large number of people followed him, including women who mourned and wailed for him. 28 Jesus turned and said to them, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep for yourselves and for your children. 29 For the time will come when you will say, ‘Blessed are the childless women, the wombs that never bore and the breasts that never nursed!’ 30 Then

“‘they will say to the mountains, “Fall on us!”
and to the hills, “Cover us!”’

31 For if people do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?”

32 Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. 33 When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. 34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”[c] And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

35 The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is God’s Messiah, the Chosen One.”

36 The soldiers also came up and mocked him. They offered him wine vinegar 37 and said, “If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.”

38 There was a written notice above him, which read: this is the king of the jews.

39 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!”

40 But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? 41 We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”

42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.[d]”

43 Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

The Death of Jesus

44 It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, 45 for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. 46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.”[e] When he had said this, he breathed his last.

47 The centurion, seeing what had happened, praised God and said, “Surely this was a righteous man.” 48 When all the people who had gathered to witness this sight saw what took place, they beat their breasts and went away. 49 But all those who knew him, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things."

Who of us can love our enemies to this degree? Who can suffer the full wrath of a righteous God in our place and still insist on addressing Him as His Father with His final words? Entrusting His Spirit into His Father's hands for the hope of being resurrected - and determined to fulfill the work given unto Him?

"It is finished" indeed!!!!

And finally, whose god can purposely plan from eons ago to offer up His own perfect and beloved Son, and allow His own heart to be utterly broken and grieved even while torturing Him and seeming to have abandoned Him?

Almighty God was sacrificed on that cross along with His Son, because they always have and will always be eternally One.

Is that enough for you, friends? Can you see how serious your sins are that it required so much just to save you from the threatening flames and outer darkness of eternal hell? Is continuing in this temporal life without obligation to obey a moral God that precious to you still, after all you've seen and experienced in this evil and fallen world?

For those still curious and open to more revelation to help you make your decision, I highly encourage you to begin by reading all four Gospel accounts. Here's some info that will aid you to choose where to start according to what intrigues you personally:

From an excellent response on Quora:

"Each of the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) has a unique perspective on the crucifixion of Jesus, and each provides valuable details and insights. It is difficult to say which Gospel has the "best" account of the crucifixion, as each emphasizes different aspects of the event and is written for a different audience.

For example, Matthew emphasizes the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in Jesus' death, Mark focuses on the suffering and abandonment of Jesus, Luke highlights the forgiveness and compassion of Jesus towards his executioners, and John emphasizes Jesus' divine identity and victory over death.

All four accounts are important in providing a comprehensive understanding of the crucifixion and its significance in the Christian faith."

Here's the perfect resource to research all you need to accept and follow Jesus all the way to our Heavenly home, His Holy written Word:

biblegateway.com

If
Howdy folks. Take a moment to ponder this short Scripture, depicting something important for us all to know in this life quest:

Matthew 5:43-48 NIV

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[a] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."

To this passage, I say AMEN! This is the key to consistent peace in this life, friends! One caveat though. This, like so many things in life, is absolutely impossible for us to do. That is, until one receives Jesus into their hearts.

Not convinced? A challenge then. Take a hard look at Who did and can do what we cannot - Jesus Christ.

Find any command in Scripture that He did not fulfill. Anywhere from cover to cover.

I'll wait...

Yep... told ya. So what are we, nuts? Why is His offer to save us by doing what we can't, FOR US AND IN OUR PLACE, so offensive to us?

Really, friends, why?

This is just one proof of His superiority to us. Maybe THAT'S what's so offensive. Who can know the human heart and the depths of its wickedness but God, and yet, this is just one demonstration of why receiving God's Son is the only true vital decision we are here to make. And if made, inspired by His Spirit now within us, to pass the Good News on.

So... believer or unbeliever, can any of us do what is contained in this simple passage, like Jesus did and does, apart from Him right now? Reflect, ponder, and come to an honest conclusion between you and God.

If you find you agree with God, congratulations on your first real step to repentance, and seeking saving faith from God through His written Word and the testimony of His saints - who are, simple empty vessels made of dust - who are called to repent every single day!

Now here is profound proof that Jesus puts His money where His mouth is in His preaching. Who of us, as well as any hero or false god or prophet or look--a-like "jesus", can climb up on our cross and do THIS for a world full of ingrates who through our unbelief, are actual enemies of God in our hearts?

Read this and make a decision today, friends. How will you continue to respond throughout the remainder of your days - which you are unable to forsee?

With laughter, mocking, taunting, spitting on Him, beating Him, nailing and piercing Him, embarrassment to be associated with and speak His Name before men (and hanging out with the clowns who do so), reinventing Who you think YOU believe God should be, proving in front of Him while locking eyes with His anguished eyes and telling Him no thanks I'm righteous enough on my own and have myself and everybody else fooled, or so in love with my pet sins that I'll just hang on to them so I can comfort myself enough to continue to cope with just how much I'm secretly screwed up inside and living a life of quiet desperation, or above all these - in pure demonstration of our evil - when it's all done right in front of our eyes - we remain silent with nothing to say and walk away and throughout our days remain utterly indifferent to such a display of love, mercy, grace, FAITH in God's goodness and holiness, and acknowledgment of His RIGHT to exercise His sovereignty over all of His creation.

Behold the Lamb of God. This is an offer to fully digest what we've all seen since our childhood - such that none of us can claim we just didn't know. None of us...

Luke 23:26-49 NIV

The Crucifixion of Jesus

26 As the soldiers led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. 27 A large number of people followed him, including women who mourned and wailed for him. 28 Jesus turned and said to them, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep for yourselves and for your children. 29 For the time will come when you will say, ‘Blessed are the childless women, the wombs that never bore and the breasts that never nursed!’ 30 Then

“‘they will say to the mountains, “Fall on us!”
and to the hills, “Cover us!”’

31 For if people do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?”

32 Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. 33 When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. 34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”[c] And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

35 The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is God’s Messiah, the Chosen One.”

36 The soldiers also came up and mocked him. They offered him wine vinegar 37 and said, “If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.”

38 There was a written notice above him, which read: this is the king of the jews.

39 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!”

40 But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? 41 We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”

42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.[d]”

43 Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

The Death of Jesus

44 It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, 45 for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. 46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.”[e] When he had said this, he breathed his last.

47 The centurion, seeing what had happened, praised God and said, “Surely this was a righteous man.” 48 When all the people who had gathered to witness this sight saw what took place, they beat their breasts and went away. 49 But all those who knew him, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things."

Who of us can love our enemies to this degree? Who can suffer the full wrath of a righteous God in our place and still insist on addressing Him as His Father with His final words? Entrusting His Spirit into His Father's hands for the hope of being resurrected - and determined to fulfill the work given unto Him?

"It is finished" indeed!!!!

And finally, whose god can purposely plan from eons ago to offer up His own perfect and beloved Son, and allow His own heart to be utterly broken and grieved even while torturing Him and seeming to have abandoned Him?

Almighty God was sacrificed on that cross along with His Son, because they always have and will always be eternally One.

Is that enough for you, friends? Can you see how serious your sins are that it required so much just to save you from the threatening flames and outer darkness of eternal hell? Is continuing in this temporal life without obligation to obey a moral God that precious to you still, after all you've seen and experienced in this evil and fallen world?

For those still curious and open to more revelation to help you make your decision, I highly encourage you to begin your search here, in His Holy Scripture:

biblegateway.com

If you want to know more, develop questions, have objections, have your own insight to share (including events from your journey), want me to shut up and just listen - in other words just want to have a sincere discussion - I am 100% available to you - whoever you are or however beyond redemption you think you are. It is, in fact my dearest desire in all of these hundreds of posts.

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The gospels presented different sequences of these events, which was not uncommon in the New Testament. However, it could be harmonized as follows:

1. Initially Jesus called Peter and Andrew in John 1:35-42, Matthew 4:18-20, and Mark 1:16-20.
2. Jesus healed Peter’s mother-in-law in Luke 4:38-41, Mt 8:14-15, and Mark 1:29-31
3. Jesus confirmed his call of the 4 fishermen in Luke 5:1-11.

According to this poll which is a compilation of 214 polls. The average shows that Kamala Harris is ahead by 4.1%.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams asked his supporters for prayers just hours before he was formally indicted Thursday on charges that he took some $10 million in bribes and illegal campaign donations from foreign nationals in exchange for favors.

In a video statement on Wednesday night, Adams has pre-emptively dismissed the allegations as "entirely false based on lies."

"It is now my belief that the federal government intends to charge me with crimes. If so, these charges will be entirely false based on lies but they would not be surprising," Adams said as he became the city's first sitting mayor to be indicted.

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Employers are complaining that fresh Gen Z college graduates are not
prepared to work professional jobs.

Common complaints are...
-- employees getting to work late
-- employees inapproapriately dressed
-- employees are using inappropriate language
-- new hires have a lack of initiative
-- new hires cannot work a complete work day.

Some schools are trying to get students ready, by having
12 hour long class days.

The Biden administration has agreed to pay $210,000 in legal fees after being sued for trying to compel Christian employers to provide or pay for health plans covering gender transition surgeries and other related services.

The Christian Employers Alliance reached a settlement with the administration after winning a judgment earlier this year against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

CEA was represented by the Alliance Defending Freedom, a conservative legal group that has successfully argued religious freedom cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.

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