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durangodawood · 2025-12-06T11:19:48-0600

What about Jan 6?

And if they dont make it free, you should just break in.

Anne69 · 2025-12-06T11:18:23-0600

Opening Prayer: Almighty God, we praise You for Your greatness, Your goodness and Your faithfulness. Thank You for giving us Your Word, which is the living word of God. Thank you for the assurance it brings to our hearts. As we read and study this devotional, we ask You to open our spiritual understanding, eyes to see, ears to hear and our hearts and minds to receive the truths of Your word, and Your promises with faith. We seek Your guidance, direction and leading through Your Holy Spirit, as we read and study this devotional. In Jesus’ Mighty name, Amen.

The promise of Eternal Life is made to all those who believe in Jesus Christ. The assurance of eternal life brings a deep sense of peace and joy to the believer and calms the hearts of many believers. We know by God’s own words: “God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son”, that this promise stands true for all those who believe. We no longer are fearful about our future, nor do we wonder about it anymore because we know our future is safe with God, and that He has promised us, all those who believe in His Son will never perish but will live forever with Him.

John 3:16 God’s promise of everlasting life brings deep peace and hope. Joy flows from the certainty of reunion with Christ.

1 John 5:11–13 (NKJV) “And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.”

This assurance is not based on our feelings or circumstances, but on the unshakable truth of His Word and the finished work of Christ. Eternal life means we have already passed from death into life, held securely in the hands of the Father and the Son, with no one able to snatch us away.

John 10:28–29 “And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand.”

God’s Holy Spirit now lives within us and He now “bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.” We are looking forward to the place our Savior, Jesus Christ has gone to prepare for us, where we will be with Him always. This certainly fills our hearts with joy, confidence and thankfulness in knowing that our salvation is secure, and our eternity is promised.

Romans 8:16 (NKJV) “The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.”

John 14:2–3 “In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.”

God wants to assure all believers that their future is safe and secure with Him, and to know that their faith is genuine. He wants them to feel secure in knowing they belong to Him and have eternal life through Christ. Assurance of salvation is the knowledge and confidence that we belong to Christ. Christians find assurance through many means, including their faith.

1 John 5:13 (NKJV) “These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.”

John 3:16 (NKJV) “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”

These last two verses reveal the fullness of salvation through Jesus Christ. Jesus is assuring us that those who hear His word and believe in the Father who sent Him already possess everlasting life. This is made possible because we have already passed from death into life and freed from judgment, through the acceptance of Jesus Christ, and God’s promise of Eternal Life to us. Paul echoes this truth by declaring that believers are set free from sin and made servants of God. We now bear fruit leading to holiness, with the ultimate end being Everlasting Life. These scriptures remind us that eternal life is not merely a future hope but a present reality, grounded in faith and evidenced by a transformed life of holiness and obedience to God.

John 5:24 (NKJV) “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.”

Romans 6:22 (NKJV) “But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life.”

Questions to Ponder

How does knowing that eternal life is a present reality, not just a future hope, change the way I live each day?

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In what ways does the assurance of salvation bring me peace and confidence, even when circumstances feel uncertain?

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How can I bear fruit leading to holiness, as Romans 6:22 describes, in my daily walk with Christ?

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Closing Prayer: Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of thanksgiving, as we rejoice in the promise of eternal life through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Thank You for the assurance that we are held securely in Your hands and freed from fear and judgment. Thank You that you have given us everlasting life, and the assurance that when we leave this world, we will be taken home to be with You forevermore. In the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Always in His Presence · 2025-12-06T11:14:24-0600

Fantine said:
Personally I believe that any and all "carry" makes us less safe, and I think that all those who read the Gospels with an open heart and mind would heed Jesus' message about non-violence.

Peter carried a sword -

Fantine said:
Broken Arrow seems like a great place to live, and I would guess it's an affluent suburb of Tulsa. I think that it's a great place to live because fewer people are carrying--not because they carry.

Pretty much everyone has the ability to carry - it is not uncommon to see people exercising their rights daily. It's a great place to live for a number of reasons - but lots of people carry - you are incorrect in your assumption. There are some affluent area's but the vast majority is middle income. Just like me.

Fantine said:
I once read that people are mourning the end of the "gun 'culture?'" T'hey are growing up in suburban and urban areas and aren't going hunting.

In Chicago perhaps? - oh, wait - they have more guns - just not legal.

Fantine said:
Fewer college educated people own guns. Fewer suburbanites and urban dwellers own guns. People who grew up in a gun-free atmosphere don't own guns. Gun ownership is least prevalent in the northeast.

Got proof for such a statement?

Fantine said:
I'm proof positive. Grew up in the northeast, had a dad who never fired a gun after WWII ended, grew up in the suburbs (was born in the city), college-educated and married someone who is also a college grad. My children never owned guns, either (although they did fish a little as children, they never hunted.)

I'm proof positive - Grew up in NY - I've carried concealed since 1981, college grad, Married to a beautiful woman (college grad) who carries occasionally - I have six children with the exception of one - we all have the ability to carry - (no Hunters).

Fantine said:
And so Broken Arrow, although (I'm sure) Republican and located in the south, has lots of demographics indicating non-gun ownership. How fortunate you are to live there.

I am fortunate to live here. Low Taxes - strong family values - strong conservative area - four Christian Universities - great schools where they still pray with the kids. And freedom to carry openly.

Sure there are some who do not carry - but I'd suspect they are in the minority.

Fantine said:
The demographics of gun ownership

Understanding gun ownership in America is not as simple as knowing who does and does not own a gun. Some Americans who don’t personally own guns live with

www.pewresearch.org

durangodawood · 2025-12-06T11:12:02-0600

Always in His Presence said:
JAG - The Secretary of War and the Navel Commander disagree -

Of course they do. As do most people accused of a crime or wrongdoing - or the folks who support them.

Rather than just take the accused's word for it, we should examine the facts and the law, which is what RD was doing, and what you should do too.

BCP1928 · 2025-12-06T11:09:36-0600

rjs330 said:
You make my point. Christians safety in Islamic countries shows exactly why it's concerning. Islamists would have no problem with killing them. They are dangerous. And they coming. Already those that are coming here are getting control over some local governments. Meshing religion and government because that is what their religion is.

Sounds like jealousy to me.

Nithavela · 2025-12-06T11:07:00-0600

BCP1928 said:
So what? Is your only defense to criticism of the Christian position that killing those boatmen was a righteous act
is that the critics are hypocrites?

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Always in His Presence · 2025-12-06T11:04:21-0600

RDKirk said:
Essentially, their very plan of attack had already put them in violation of the LOAC...they planned to commit a crime. Everything after that was covering their own okoles.

JAG - The Secretary of War and the Navel Commander disagree -

rjs330 · 2025-12-06T11:03:23-0600

FAITH-IN-HIM said:
There are more Christians living in Muslim-majority countries than there are Christians living in the United States of America.

Consider the potential impact on Christian communities if a local newspaper in Baghdad or Karachi reported that the United States would not permit the establishment of an Islamic educational institution because Americans fear Islam is threat to American society?

Are you concerned about Christians' safety in Islamic countries, or your concern is only about American Christians?

You make my point. Christians safety in Islamic countries shows exactly why it's concerning. Islamists would have no problem with killing them. They are dangerous. And they coming. Already those that are coming here are getting control over some local governments. Meshing religion and government because that is what their religion is.

d taylor · 2025-12-06T10:59:59-0600

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What a big ole lie and millions+ believe this lie.

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Benaiah468 · 2025-12-06T10:59:42-0600

Files from Gaza reveal Hamas' influence on NGOs in Gaza

NGOs in Gaza are part of an ‘institutionalised coercion system’ that serves the goals of the terrorist organisation, according to a new report by NGO Monitor. It said that the documents laid out how Hamas exerted control over NGOs at an institutional and individual level, and that they had no freedom of operation in Gaza. NGOs operating in Gaza were aware of the realities of working under Hamas rule, said the watchdog, but failed to disclose Hamas’s coercive conditions and exploitations.

Landon Caeli · 2025-12-06T10:58:31-0600

JohnB445 said:
That molecules ended up hitting each other forming amino acids and biological matter and that by chance Earth just had just the right properties to help harbor life, and that these molecules turned into living things, and eventually just knew how to evolve into more complex sentient beings, like all this happened by mere accident.

I believe God was involved, he created life. We are sentient because of him, he knew where to put our fingers, our eyes, and how to make our eyes work, and our body digest food, he has made this all possible.

But of course the scientists would say where is our proof for our belief in the existence of God, we point to Jesus and the testimony, however they want undeniable proof and facts. How do we give them that?

You can explore the concept that morphic resonance is an Act of the Holy Spirit. A "force" that exists like gravity, that is invisible, but guides the formation of matter from timeless energy into something material, and it's said to be testable, which makes it acceptable in a physical and life sciences debate.

Of course, scientific materialists will liken it to heresy, because they view scientific materialism and reductionism as the only acceptable methods of understanding... So be ready for that.

durangodawood · 2025-12-06T10:58:01-0600

De-naturalization would be a terrific tool to enhance the power of the president.

BCP1928 · 2025-12-06T10:57:30-0600

Servus said:
I probably am already.

So what? Is your only defense to criticism of the Christian position that killing those boatmen was a righteous act
is that the critics are hypocrites?

Always in His Presence · 2025-12-06T10:56:49-0600

essentialsaltes said:
I don't think you thought this through very well. This means the Obamacare mandates are good, because the Supreme Court declared them legal. Or a billion other examples could be given. The legal power to do something does not mean that every use of that power is good. Might does not make Right.

Your mind reading machine is still broken - I mentioned following the law is good - you added a whole lot to try to make it sound like I said something else. - you are incorrect in your assumption.

essentialsaltes said:
Right, you have no idea whether the actual action was positive or negative. You're satisfied that Trump did it, and it was legal. Ergo good.

Your mind reading machine is still broken - I never addressed the individual actions - only that the President was following the law - Good Job Mr. President - you got all this from four words.

essentialsaltes said:
Because the way Congress, by law, planned these independent organizations to be set up helped to avoid political bias by having members hold terms that spanned presidential terms.

And the leaders in question were appointed by whom?

essentialsaltes said:
As should be obvious to a child, not all uses of power are necessarily good, regardless of their legality.

As well as it should be obvious to a child that the four words - were only four words and nothing else.

Oh. look - they were both placed POLITICALLY

MSPB Board Now Full as Third Nominee Confirmed

The Senate has confirmed employment lawyer Cathy Harris to become chair of the MSPB board, giving Democrats a 2-1 majority on the key board hearing appeals of disciplinary actions against federal employees.

Harris, of the Kator, Parks, Weiser & Harris firm in Washington, D.C., formerly was an assistant district attorney in the New York County district attorney’s office and has been an adjunct professor at the George Washington University law school.

Gwynne Wilcox was confirmed by the Senate on September 6, 2023 to serve a second term as Board Member ending August 27, 2028. Ms. Wilcox previously served as a Member of the Board from August 4, 2021 until August 27, 2023, and she served as Chair of the Board from December 17, 2024 to January 20, 2025. On January 27, 2025, President Donald J. Trump removed Ms. Wilcox from the Board prior to her term’s expiration in 2028.

There you have two POLITICAL APPOINTEES - and it is supposed to be a non political position?

Perhaps I am not the one not thinking this through very well

FenderTL5 · 2025-12-06T10:55:50-0600

Hentenza said:
So why did Jesus ask the disciples to sell their cloak and buy one?

Read the very next verse after the one you posted, it tells you.

Always in His Presence · 2025-12-06T10:51:17-0600

And the peace deals continue!

Rwandan president praises Trump for bringing peace with Congo

Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Thursday offered praise for President Donald Trump after he brokered a peace between his country and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The conflict between the African nations has persisted for decades, a point that Kagame made during his speech at the Thursday peace summit.

"The biggest word of thanks goes to President Donald Trump. No one was asking President Trump to take up this task," Kagame said. "Our region is far from the headlines, but when [Trump] saw the opportunity to contribute to peace, he immediately took it."

BCP1928 · 2025-12-06T10:46:03-0600

JohnB445 said:
That molecules ended up hitting each other forming amino acids and biological matter and that by chance Earth just had just the right properties to help harbor life, and that these molecules turned into living things, and eventually just knew how to evolve into more complex sentient beings, like all this happened by mere accident.

I believe God was involved, he created life. We are sentient because of him, he knew where to put our fingers, our eyes, and how to make our eyes work, and our body digest food, he has made this all possible.

But of course the scientists would say where is our proof for our belief in the existence of God, we point to Jesus and the testimony, however they want undeniable proof and facts. How do we give them that?

Nothing that science has ever discovered, nothing that science could in principle ever discover, can disprove the existence of God or his authorship of our being. Why can't you be happy with that?

RDKirk · 2025-12-06T10:42:47-0600

Always in His Presence said:
But they were not "clinging to flotsam - floating in a life boat - or in freezing waters" - they got back into the boat and it was determined their actions were effectively re-engaging. It was completely legal to fire again according to the Commander and JAG officer making the decision.

The only person claiming that is Tom Cotton. Everyone else who has seen the video (and doesn't have his own okole to cover) says differently.

This is the problem facing the military people involved at the time: The LOAC required them to have rescue facilities, a plan of some kind, available to pick up survivors. Even if they had not killed the survivors, the fact that they carried out an attack without a means to rescue survivors is already a violation of the LOAC. Leaving them eventually to drown would already be a violation of the LOAC.

Essentially, their very plan of attack had already put them in violation of the LOAC...they planned to commit a crime. Everything after that was covering their own okoles.

David Hunter · 2025-12-06T10:41:43-0600

I'm back with another Sermon on the Mount Series, and this time we'll look at what Jesus says about knowing a tree by its fruit! And... the most scariest words He spoke...
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essentialsaltes · 2025-12-06T10:41:09-0600

Always in His Presence said:
You don't consider following the law good?

I don't think you thought this through very well. This means the Obamacare mandates are good, because the Supreme Court declared them legal. Or a billion other examples could be given. The legal power to do something does not mean that every use of that power is good. Might does not make Right.

Always in His Presence said:
Did I comment on them personally, or the fact that we have a President following the law? (my own words).

Right, you have no idea whether the actual action was positive or negative. You're satisfied that Trump did it, and it was legal. Ergo good.

Always in His Presence said:
What makes you think it is not already politicized?

Because the way Congress, by law, planned these independent organizations to be set up helped to avoid political bias by having members hold terms that spanned presidential terms.

Always in His Presence said:
If the Supreme Court rules that the president has the power to do something - then the president has the power. Not according to political party, but according to the law..

As should be obvious to a child, not all uses of power are necessarily good, regardless of their legality.

Landon Caeli · 2025-12-06T10:40:58-0600

NxNW said:
The intention on Jan6 was to kill multiple officials.

Not by all.

Always in His Presence · 2025-12-06T10:40:06-0600

BCP1928 said:
I still haven't heard that they were actually shooting back, or even preparing to do so. Have you?

Who said they were shooting at any point?

Landon Caeli · 2025-12-06T10:39:37-0600

durangodawood said:
Youre entitled to your opinion. The president is entitled to his.

There should be consensus among Americans on such matters.

7thKeeper · 2025-12-06T10:38:34-0600

Factotum said:
I think I'm sure what you are defending here, as it illogically shows compassion for people who hate us Americans so much to whereas they risk their lives to gleefully deliver fatal [Schedule I] substances for multitudes of vulnerable Americans to fatally ingest.

I've lost people who I love, to the type of substances on the darn boat!! So please forgive me sir, as I work hard locating my compassion like you have for the perps. So far, I've been unsuccessful in my search.

It's not compassion, it's the law and rules. And I am to assume that you're a mind reader to know that these people supposedly (as there has been no evidence that drugs were being trafficked shown so far), "hate" Americans instead of just doing it for the money?

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