Apple Sky said:

So in other words they are just dreams ?

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A vision is not a dream - unless it's in the sense of "my dream for my future."

Apple Sky said:

Loads if times, where you & others have agreed that the sea is curved at 8" per mile.

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I didn't know anyone had said the sea is curved at 8'' per mile - I haven't said that.

But there must be a good reason for saying it.

Wanting to wish a happy Thanksgiving weekend to our mission squads preparing to make the move over. We got word in our own network that we have 5 families on tap coming to join our efforts in progress in next couple of months, in France and where we've fanned out. We've had great success lately with our conversion and new church construction areas of focus, and more and more community participation which makes it even more exciting. Happy to have you all join, you are blessed and you will be welcomed.

David Lamb said:

Yes, so nothing to do with being curved or flat.

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No, but it has every to to do with the horizon (horizontal) which has to with refraction's which has been debunked.

Desk trauma said:

Yeah, no. Israel doesn’t factor into this mess.

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I thought you wanted to draw parallels to the Iraq invasion.

Desk trauma said:

Not sure how you arrived at this conclusion from what I said.

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The part where the government needs a probably cause to track people.

DamianWarS said:

The context of what laws Christ is referring to is established in v17, saying "the law and the prophets," which is an all-inclusive term rather than one that isolates a subset. In this context (same verse), Christ says "I have not come to abolish them [the law and the prophets] but to fulfill them [the law and the prophets]" How we understand Christ having fulfilled a specific subset of laws, like circumcision or the sacrifice, should extend to the whole as is the context.

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From the very beginning, according to the Holy Inspired Word of God, these are spiritual forces in this world whose sole purpose is to turn men away from obedience to the Word of God. This spirit, as the Scriptures clearly show, "Professes to know God" and it quotes "some" of God's Word in it's mission. God gave us an example of this in the beginning of the Bible with Eve, in His Love and Mercy, for our admonition.

The Holy Bible, that Apostle Paul said was inspired by the Great God of Abraham, was written for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works, and is full of examples of men who placed their trust, AKA "Faith" in this God and "His Word".

This same "Bible" is also full of examples of men who were turned aside from honoring this God with respect and obedience, by voices inspired by the "other spirit" in it's aforementioned mission. In my understanding, God has given us these examples to choose between, because HE, as His Son tells us, "for the Father seeketh such to worship him".

He could just make us worship Him, but there is something Holy and Precious to Him for a mortal being with reason and free will, to choose of our own free will, to trust Him in our short existence on earth. He has a great Gift to give, as Paul teaches, "To them who by patient continuance in well doing "seek for" glory and honour and immortality, This gift is immortality in a world with no pain, no sorrow, and no evil.

Jesus said that if we want to enter this "Life", we are to Keep the Commandments "of God". This is the Theme throughout the entire Bible.

This same God, who knows the end from the beginning, knew that this worlds religions would accuse Jesus of rejecting or abolishing God's Law, which is widely taught by the religions of this world God placed me in, and therefore placed in His Inspired Scripture, the Words of Jesus you have referenced.

17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

Of course all has not yet been fulfilled, because Jesus has not yet returned to raise the dead. And if HE doesn't return to Raise the Dead, then the Faith of Abel to Paul, including your faith and mine, is in vain.

The Circumcision God required through Moses, that is, "Circumcision of the Heart" is essential for salvation. To sacrifice the old self, and to "put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. is a requirement for Salvation, without which no man can enter the Kingdom of God.

So my friend, be careful that you don't listen to all the many "other voices" in this world, that "come in Christ's Name" that the Jesus of the bible warned us about. And consider that in the referenced Scriptures, "Destroy and Fulfil" are opposites in their meaning, not the same.

I think of a documentary I watched about a sportsman who married a model and started a family. But he was tempted by a prostitute, who did for him things his wife would not. She fell pregnant but had an abortion. The affair went on and she had another conception but it died before birth, she wanted to have it. The sportsman left his wife for her. Can love come from porneia?

contratodo said:

They will come to Gaza to wake up Jacob. The mainstream will label them as humanoid aliens from outer space. And ww3 will be happening also in the hopes of overshadowing their arrival.

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There is already a much larger war raging over our immortal souls. On the last day, it will come swiftly, there won't be any time for conspiracy theories, the righteous will receive their pardon, the unrighteous, their final sentence. The last judgement is a sentencing hearing; there will be no atheists in hell; the damned will see the Lord only at judgement, then they will be separated for eternity. Scripture says, in the twinkling of an eye. No second chances, your name is either in the book as one washed white in the blood of the Lamb, or it is not. Why did John tell us to prepare, why are we to make sure that we are like the wise virgins, dressed and ready, with oil in our lamps, to meet our Lord?

Jan001 said:

Jesus will not return bodily to earth until the time of the resurrection of the dead and the final judgment. 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17, 1 Corinthians 15:52

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Jesus will not bodily return to earth in power and great glory until the end of the 7 year 70th week of Daniel 9:27 to stand on the mount of Olives to split it in half, Zechariah 14:4.

1Thessalonians4:15-17, the resurrection/rapture event will be before His return, so that the living in Christ will not have to go through the great tribulation when God's wrath will be poured out. The resurrection/rapture event is also in 1Thessalonians5:9-11, verse 10.

Hans Blaster said:

The problem is that it wasn't clear. Some of it comes down to the somewhat subtle differences between "model", "modeling", and "simulation". Then there are the differences in the usage of the term between fields. Since the two examples given in my post are from physics and that is my field I will stick mostly physics, but there is one more item very relevant to this thread that I will consider.

Model: (A) a mathematical representation of a general system or (B) a mathematical/numerical representation of a specific state.
Modelling: Construction of a model from first principles or from data
Simulation: A numerical representation of a physical system evolved in time from initial conditions and a set of modeled equations.

I've done modelling and simulation, and for me the principle difference is that some complex systems have time derivatives and require simulation, and others do not and are modeled.

The Higgs is a model of the (A) type as is the Standard Model of particle physics. The EM propagation calculated through the pyramid in that paper is a model of the (B) type.

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OK I would have thought the EM propagation of the pyramid overall would be a system model (type A) as its about the overall shape of the pyramid sitting as an object in space. Whereas the modelling withing the pyramid with say additional scenarios such as adding stress or thermal to general further effects would be a type B.

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There is a third kind of model, a digital model of measurements. This is what you get from those vase scans, a digital model that can be displayed or examined.

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So this would be like recreating the 3D object into digital form as life like as possible. To then further examine it like the real thing.

So if the modeling recreates the real thing then why cannot modeling also give real results as though the findings came from physical tests. For example if the digital model of the vase is the exact same thing as the real thing. Then we could cofidently say that a plug made from that model will fit the real vase without even doing a physical test to find out.

The same with modelling the pyramids. If the modeling is truely reflecting the physical pyramid. Then if the model shows energy is concentrated in chambers then we shoyld expect that this will be the case in reality. If it is fact that granite produces certain effects under certain conditions then the modeling will be correct and we can be conflident that this will be the case in reality.

Hans Blaster said:

Some simulation is called "model" beacause "simulation" sounds too much like "fake". Climate and weather models involving moving air masses are properly speaking "simulations".

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Or it may be that a simulation goes a bit beyond a model. A model seems to have pretty firm framework. Just like the pyramid and is more a closed system. Whereas it seems a simulation involves more complex systems within systems.

Hans Blaster said:

A model of type (A) described by a few simple equations with parameters. It describes the expansion of space.

Those are actually different models.

In the case of the cosmological models, new data demonstrated a missing component (dark energy) that had to be included. Other times the flaws in a model can no longer be covered by wide error bars as more precise data shows that the model doesn't quite match. This seems to be happening now with the simple model of dark energy as a cosmological constant.

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We often here that even the Standard Model is in doubt. Like ideas such as String theory I think a theory can be adjusted to fit and it becomes propped up by a complicated arrangement of adjustments. Which is actually contradictory to occam's razors.

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Evolution is far off topic, but "genetics + random changes + NS" hasn't been the current model of evolution in quite some time.

That isn't the assumption.

Now we must come to the model of EM waves and pyramids that started all of this. I have no problems with the model itself, presuming that the authors knew how to make such a model and the dielectric properties of limestone for long wavelength waves are measured. That is a model of an objects properties using a simplified structure and measured material properties. It hasn't been "field tested", but that probably isn't an issue.

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So if you saying its not an issue or if there was an issue with being able to field test the model. Why cannot the model stand on its own legs as the support for the potential for energy generation. Why can't this be the basis for how the Egyptians could generate certain effects that they utilised.

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The model is how rather uninteresting. We can be certain the Egyptians didn't give the pyramid those EM focusing properties on purpose as they demonstrate no knowledge of long wavelength EM radiation, something that would remain unknown for another 4500 years.

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Ah why does the material science verses transcedent immaterial knowledge come down to teleology and agency. I find this interesting. The creatures conscious choices are made out to be coincident or epiphenomena to the material. Everything has to be coincident or accident. There can be no purposeful knowledge.

Why, because as you say its 4,500 years ago and there cannot be such knowledge at that time. So it has to be a coincident. An accident lol. The problem is the accidents and coincidents are building up and its looking beyond a mere blind accident. Your underestimatig the Egyptians and humans as a whole.

Your claim that they did not know about FM waves and all that is a subjective and person opinion based on your worldview today that all knowledge must be seen the way modern western science sees it.

As I said earlier I don;t think the ancients knowledge was like academic scholarship knowledge. Or Enlightened knowledge. It was more direct experiential. They lived closer and in harmony with nature and reality. So they actually experienced what they discovered and then utilised.

All their attention was to reflect the natural geometry and forces within everything they did. That is why everything is aligned to the skies and nature.

Homily Monday, December 1st 2025

Isaiah 4:2-6

“The branch of the Lord will be beauty and glory.”



The Branch that is of God is God nourishing his people. We await the Savior as a reminder, and at the same time, we know that God is present with us right now, in our lives.



Matthew 8:5-11



Jesus said to the centurion, “I will come and cure him.”

The centurion said to Jesus, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof, but only say the word, and my servant will be healed.”

The centurion’s trust is an example for us. We know that God is at work right now in our lives and in the lives of every person.



Biblical texts: NAB-RE

Normand Thomas.

Benaiah468 said:

G-d has placed His people and His city at the centre of salvation history, and the congregation is called to be a witness, intercessor and watchman.

However, many churches claim that the topic of Israel is ‘political’ and therefore does not belong in worship services. This is not only a mistake, it is a dangerous spiritual blind spot. For if the church remains silent today, it leaves the interpretation of Israel to the secular media. Those who remain silent when the truth or Israel is attacked make themselves complicit.

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The biblical message is timeless: G-d completes what He has begun, So the wall was finished (Neh 6:15). At every stage of Israel's restoration, we encounter new challenges. Therefore, we are called to actively participate in G-d's plan through prayer, support and commitment. By working for the restoration of Israel today, we are shaping the future and preparing the way for His coming.

The Bible never separates faith and politics in the modern sense. G-d is Lord over all areas of life, including nations, governments and political developments. Therefore, it is unbiblical to say that Israel or political issues have no place in worship.

Here are key Bible passages that prove that G-d also works in governmental, national and political affairs, and that His people are called to pray, act and bear witness in these areas:

1 Jerusalem is G-d's concern and therefore ours too

For the Lord hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation Ps 132:13

2 Jesus Himself spoke about political issues

Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto G-d the things that are G-d's. Mt 22:21

3 Christians should pray for those in authority even in worship

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all g-dliness and honesty. 1 Tim 2:1-2

4 Prophets constantly spoke to kings and politicians

And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. 2 Sam 12:7a

5 G-d Himself appoints and removes kings

And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: Dan 2:21a

6 G-d expects His people to stand up for their nation

And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace. Jer 29:7

7 G-d treats nations according to their treatment of Israel

And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. Gen 12:3
I will also gather all nations,... and will plead with them there for my people and for my heritage Israel, Joel 3:2

8 The nations belong to G-d

The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever Rev 11:15

9 The congregation should speak prophetically to the world

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Mt 5:14

10 G-d directs the history of the nations through Israel

he set the bounds of the people according to the number of the children of Israel. Deu 32:8b

11 The Bible warns: Silence about Israel is unfaithfulness to G-d

I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: Isa 62:6a

Silence about Israel is not neutrality, but disobedience! The Bible is not a politically neutral book, but the living testimony of G-d's actions in history, peoples and nations. G-d has placed His people and His city at the centre of salvation history, and the congregation is called to be a witness, intercessor and watchman.

Those who avoid mentioning Israel in worship because it is political misunderstand the Bible itself: it is the most political book in world history, full of kings, peoples, nations and G-d's intervention in their destinies.

Comfort, comfort my people, says your G-d. Isa 40:1

This is not a political statement. It is a divine commission to the congregation of Jesus.

Israel is not just a country on the map, but visible proof that G-d's Word is alive and true. G-d's heart beats for His people and His land, and so should the heart of every church and every Christian beat for G-d's people. Especially now, when lies and hatred are on the rise, we are called to be light and voice, the ‘salt of the earth,’ for ‘if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything’ Mt 5:13

Dan1988 said:

Where does it say "God wants to save everyone"????

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Are you really that spiritually blind? RamiC just posted the verses.

I Timothy 2:3 "For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;"

I Timothy 2:4 "Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

This word "will" in the Greek is thelo means to choose, prefer, to wish, be inclined.

That's what he wishes. So your doctrine is proven false even with that one verse.

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Now to cut them all down, we'll start with your private interpretation of 2 Peter 3:9 "The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance".

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This exhortation was given to encourage the brethren, of whom some were concerned about why the Lord Jesus doesn't judge the world and cast all the unbelievers into hell right away.

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Why have you added to God's Word? There's no verse stating this. The truth is that there would be naysayers in the end times stating where is the promise of this coming and it was stated that many are foolish of the earth being of "old" and that a 1000 years is like a day to the Lord. And that he is not slack in concerning his promise but not "willing" that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. You conveniently left that part out. Naturally, because it points as well to your doctrine as being false. So this verse indeed proves that if he's not willing (desiring/wishing anyone to perish that he indeed loves the world as you falsely state otherwise.

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Sorry to disappoint you but I don't follow human philosophy or anything the wise guys push. I just follow the Lord.

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Sadly we know this not to be true. You have continually pushed men's word over God's Word. Proof being you continually add to God's Word. And that's coming from somewhere, most likely your teachers.

Your false doctrine makes no sense when we have verses like this-

Ezekiel 33:11 "Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from you evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?"

This is such a powerful statement because God states "As I live" -I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked but that they turn from their ways and live. Peter is stating the very same thing. He wants them to repent and live.

Desk trauma said:

Sure.

Anyway, how about operation Iraqi venezuelan freedom? Can’t wait to see those WMD fentanyl labs taken down!

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Yeah, sounds like another excuse to topple a sovereign, anti-Zionist state.

Good you admit having an ideology where Semites are not the chosen people of God is antisemitic.

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Providing they reunite as the 12 and live under the will of God as originally intended, yes. But the whole point of Jesus is that because of Him, the Father no longer needs a chosen people/nation among all the nations controlled by the elohim (as was their original purpose and intention). All people, in all nations, are now free to join the Kingdom of God in the place He set aside for Himself, His holy ground. Ultimately it is His Will that will be done, not ours.

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The idea of a future reunification is based on specific prophecies in the Bible. I see these prophecies as events in the future that will be fulfilled literally. The prophet Ezekiel describes how G-d will symbolically unite the tribes of Judah (the two southern tribes) and Ephraim/Joseph (the ten northern tribes) into a single ‘stick’ in order to be one people again (Ezek 37:15-28). Many other OT prophets, including Isaiah and Jeremiah, contain promises about the gathering of the scattered Israelites from all countries and their return to their land. In the NT, Jesus speaks of His disciples sitting on twelve thrones in the new world and judging the twelve tribes of Israel (Mt 19:28). When Jesus returns, He will spread His messianic kingdom of peace throughout the whole world. Then the nations will come to Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles together with Israel (Zec 14:16). Israel and the nations will praise the G-d of Israel together. What a prospect!

At the risk of becoming repetitive, there were a few more things he said which I haven't included. The problem now is trying to remember the sequence in which he said these things and fit them into the narrative.

However they included -

1. Predictions of wars which haven't happened YET, but the way things are going I think they could well come to pass. I'm not going to put them here as I don't want to be accused of increasing political tensions.

2. At one point he cried out with some alarm “I always was doomed! I didn't really have any choice!"

I was an atheist at the time but that seemed unjust to me. I said "That can't be right!" He replied "Oh, it's right, all right. You can see that from here!"

But later in the conversation he said "I was WILLING...." (to act the way he did and keep acting that way). This of course brings up the hoary old chestnut of predestionation and free will, which I don't intend to get into here.

In the case of Adolf Hitler for example, I think he "... always was doomed...", but I think we could be quite confident that he was "... WILLING ..." to do the things he did and to keep doing them. I'd say, "more than willing".

3. He said at one stage “By the time you’ve finished my name will be mud in heaven and on earth!" At the time that sounded ridiculous but he's already known in heaven (and/or hell) simply because he is dead. I'm not setting out to blacken his name but with the internet these days who knows what's going to happen?

But the internet didn't exist in 1979. There was a system called ARPANET, which became the internet in 1983, but in 1979 I'd never seen a personal computer or even heard of one.

4. He mentioned a particular Australian politician and said "He's a spoilt brat!", but I'm not naming names.

5. He also said "I needed psychiatric help, but it wasn't available!" No doubt that was true, and perhaps if the help had been available he might have changed his tune somewhat. But he spent most of my life deliberately humiliating me, so I find it hard to be sympathetic.

Those were other things he said, but I now have trouble remembering exactly when he said them and in what part of the conversation. But that's the bulk of them.

I've had other spiritual experiences, but I've only directly seen two deceased persons - my father (with verbal exchange) and one aunt (sight only) - and that's it. I've had a few visions one of which was affirmed as accurate by the pastor as he featured in it, along with another church attendee and a former neighbour.

There's also been a few "double whammies' which are like a breath going through you in waves from head to foot. In my case they highlighted what someone else was saying in each case.

They're probably the main supernatural incidents in my life anyway. The rest of the time I get along like anybody else, confined to this natural world and its laws only.

romansroad said:

Hello brothers and sisters. I have followed Christ for many years I have struggled with OCD since I was a young teen. At first it was having to say things a certain amount of times for it to feel right. That abated and it did not rear its ugly head it I was 35. Sitt at home with my wife, all of a sudden, I started having blasph thoughts about the Holy Spirit. It scared me to death. We didny know what was going on and didn’t go to the hospital For an evaluation. After about a yea, I agreed to go into an inpatient psychiatric hospital. at that point, they didn’t really know what was going on and treated me for simple anxiety. The medication helped and was able come off a lot of it after a while. At the beginning of this year it returned exce on steroids this time. I have never had these kinds of thoughts in my entire life. Along with it was an urge or an anger or hate towards God. I don’t understand any of this even though I have known about scrupulosity for a while now. I don’t want these thoughts and feelings but at times it feels as if I am an apostate or have committed the unpardonable sin. I feel lost, God doesn’t talk to me anymore. I can’t read the Bible without having the worst thought. I am on prozac an one other medication. It slows the thoughts do but it makes you not care about anything. I feel like someone has switched my brain with an unbeliever . I feel hopeless. It’s been 11 months and my faith is waning. The thoughts may have slowed but these urges are just not going away. I know John Bunyan had issues like this. I know that scrupulosity can flip your beliefs and make you question everything I am in counseling but they are having me try to do things that are scary. Only God knows about my soul but I want God to heal me and restore my soul. I believe in miracles as I have witnessed them before. I grew up in a very strict denomination which really was more about works than faith. Couple that with a an austere father I really hated as a teenager. i feel I have viewed God like my earthly father and tried to perform to get his approval through good grades and athletic performance. I refuse to give up though. I covet your prayers.

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Thank you for sharing! I have scrupulosity as well. Fear of blasphemy is a very common obsession for Christians with religious OCD. I have found the blog articles at Scrupulosity.com to be very helpful. There are articles about committing the unpardonable sin on there, so you might find that useful. I am also part of the group coaching program on that website, and have found that to be helpful and encouraging as well.

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Restricted in range or scope.
'their straitened horizons'

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Yes, so nothing to do with being curved or flat.

In honor of my cousin, I pray that he is in a better place. It hurts to see my cousins (his brother and sister) in the picture, and he is not there anymore. Like, something is missing. I pray for them, if they are really struggling may they seek help if they can't do it on their own. In Jesus's name amen

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If people are obeying Moses instead of Jesus, then Jesus is not Lord in their lives.

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Jesus said;

Matt. 22: 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

Both of these Commandments were given by Moses to mankind, being directed to do so by the God and Father of the Lord's Christ, the God and Father of all, and Jesus said I am to "Observe and Do" them. (Matt. 23:1,2).

The deceiver would have us believe "Moses" created Commandments, and that we are not to obey him. But this is a false teaching. The Laws given by Moses came from the Very Mouth of God. The Jesus "of the Bible" says clearly that we are "Live by" every Word that proceeds from the mouth of God. Refusing to "do" as Jesus instructs, would be in direct violation of the Commandments set forth by the Lord's Christ Himself.

Paul teaches this as well.

Rom. 12: 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that "ye present" your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable "unto God", which is "your reasonable service".

2 And be not conformed to this world: (Including it's religions) but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, "that ye may prove" what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Amen. Heavenly Father, please reach out to those families that are lost and in need. May no one miss the blessing and the gift You have to offer to everyone in the world.

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." ~John 3:16

Thank you, Father. You are doing the work and advancing the kingdom to all generations.

Let us come together in one accord and worship and praise Your name.

Thank you, Jesus, for the gift.

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BTW, dew drops on leaves in the morning are not flat, neither are rain drops.

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But the water is & always finds it's own level especially large volumes of water such as the Oceans, why do you think that we say 'Sea level'.

That took place 46 years ago, 47 years this coming January.

My mother's brother turned up to tell me about his death four days later as my father's body wasn't found for four days.

When he told me my father had died, there was a bit of the usual shock. But when he said "It's a mess. His body wasn't found for four days", the penny dropped and I started counting back the nights.

I remember turning towards the bedroom and thinking "Then what the hell was that the other night??!"

My uncle saw the look on my face and said "Are you all right?" Of course he thought it was the news of my father's death, whereas in fact it was the memory of the exchange which took place four nights before.

I scanned the death certificate ((9th January 1979 - I was 24 at the time - I'm now 71) and I photographed his gravestone which shows a date 4 days later, 15th January 1979. The reason for that is that his sisters who did most of the funeral organisation didn't want his mother to know that her son had been dead for 4 days before being found. Unfortunately the scan and photo are on a different computer but I do have copies.

When they told me of their decision they added that she had lost her youngest son at a young age. He died most unexpectedly at the age of 31 (brain embolism). That was a shock as I'd been camping with him and a few other blokes not long before and he looked perfectly well. I was ten going on eleven at the time.

Now that was 46 years ago and I still remember a good amount of detail. How many conversations do you remember 46 years later?

It happened all right- he turned up in my bedroom the night he died. And i don't remember dreams - most mornings when I wake up I couldn't even tell you if I've had a dream or not.