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The way Jesus continually taught in the temple and considered it still His Father's house despite the priestly corruption does not seem compatible with him being an Essene at least at first blush, even if he had other commonalities with them.

My old caretaker when I moved in who had been here 20 years used to brag that this building had never had bed bugs (and I'd thought maybe not other extermination issues either but perhaps I was assuming) But I've lived here 12 years now, things can always change. I've noticed in recent months...

Thank you all, that's reassuring to hear. I've wondered if it was possible that I might have gotten them from her when I had them, despite my vigilance. Her place is quite small, feels like I'm always brushing something, especially in winter with heavier clothes, and we still have coldish...

I killed a cockroach in my sister's low income apartment this week (apparently the first sighting in a month) and one in her hallway a couple weeks ago. How concerned should I be that if I drive her to our parents' place for a long-in-coming family gathering that she might bring critters along...

Congratulations :) What do you research?

Thank you for the fund info chevyontheriver. This seems a good example of something I can ask my advisor about. Great biblical advice Rene Loup, and good principles. I can tell you've spent a lot of time on this already. I hope to go over some of the verses when I have more time. I'm...

I'm new at mutual funds or whatever else might be possible, wanting to switch away from my current managed fund and possibly also the company that manages it. Are there ways to make sure certain companies aren't supported or would I have to opt out of a whole industry, and can I do that either...

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10

Thank you for sharing this Santoso. I appreciate the Word you've shared, and your thoughts, prayer and heart for God's people. Thoughts that come to mind... Who are the weak? From the verses you've cited: They include but are not limited to those who are sick, have been broken or driven away...

from the look of the first pic of your branches, I think the pollen has gone off from the catkins already? I guess the storm could maybe do it too, iirc it's usually ready in May sometime but I didn't think to check this year...

makes sense I suppose, pine pollen is supposed to be very good as well

Thank you Carl and Pavel for your replies. Theology of dominionism...I'd never heard of this, but it is helpful sometimes to have terminology to use in trying to put a finger on a concern. And reading Is 54 in this light is food for thought, to the extent one can go from promise to authority...

Where does the teaching come from that believers have divine authority over their households (specifically relating to prayer, at least)? And what does it mean? I don't know if this is controversial or not, but it feels so to me, as I do not see the scripture to back it up. Thoughts? I am...

Of course they knew what they saw, but the idea of being naked as opposed to being covered was outside of their realm of experience. I've heard it said that they had a type of glory (which may have served for a covering of sorts?) which was taken away after the fall, don't know where this...

I don't think I'm really aware of any men who are doing what you're doing, especially alone. At the right time you may find the right lady will be quite impressed by the character you're showing and developing here. I cared for my friend's mother who had Alzheimer's in her mother's home for...