Michie said:

The parents are not teaching them either.

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Yup! You’re spot on!

friend of said:

Link?

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But they had the budget for Octoberfest I bet

To be honest, I'm a bit cynical about the claims of "revival" which seem to be coming out of some parts of the US.

It may be true church attendances are up, and more Bibles are being sold, but I think it's a long way short of a revival.

Hopefully it will become a "revival", but I've been Christian long enough to have heard similar claims before and they have all fizzled out.

Valletta said:

The Democrats had previously talked about the suffering a shutdown would cause but went ahead full steam. The administration stated that since Congress had not authorized the funds they could not be required to use the contingency funds. Trump has said full benefits would be paid once enough Democrats voted to stop the shutdown. Activist judges interceded and order that the contingency funds must be used to pay full SNAP benefits, Justice Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, a Biden nominee, temporarily blocked the lower court ruling.

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Every President, including Trump in his first term, authorized the payment of SNAP contigency benefits during a government shut down. No authorization from Congress was needed (but you knew that didn't you).

Just about finished with Absolution by Jeff Vander Meer. I plan on reading several sci fi books by Stanislaw Lem. The books are Fiasco, Solaris, and The Invincible. Lem was Polish but he was born in Lviv, Ukraine (USSR) in 1921. He passed away in 2006. The books I plan to read take a philosophical look at potential "first contact" of Humans and aliens and how we likely won't even be able to relate to an alien intelligence and they likely will find us as incomprehensible. Lem's story, His Master's Voice, tells how scientists try to comprehend what they think is a message from an intelligent alien civilization and they fail to do so. I find I tend agree with Stanislaw Lem on the concepts of Humans dealing intelligent aliens (if they even exist). Although I enjoyed Cixin Liu's trilogy Remembrance of Earth's Past (AKA Three Body Problem) I am not completely convinced of the Dark Forest answer to the Fermi Paradox. I also do not agree with the more positive views of first contact Carl Sagan wrote about in his book Contact or Ted Chiang's Story of Your Life (film title Arrival).

Fantine said:

Could it be the Dobbs decision and opposition to birth control?

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Unless killing the child in the womb has been now considered birth control.

There is no opposition.

Aryeh Jay said:

Another job stolen from a law abiding citizen.

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If you notice the charge they got him for, it wasn't for running for (or holding) office, it was for voting for himself in the mayoral election.

While I can't find great information on the matter on Kansas laws for various cities, from what I am seeing, there technically is the possibility for cities that have robust "home rule" provisions to elect non-citizens to various public offices provided they have "legal resident" status.

You'd think if a person was going to live here for that long (30 years), and was willing to put in the effort to run for elected office (and win) twice, they would've found the time to fill out some paperwork and take a citizenship test.

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Camp Mystic Is Reopening Next Summer, Sparking Outrage From Parents as the Search for Missing Campers Continues​

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The lawsuit alleges gross negligence and reckless disregard for safety.

essentialsaltes said:

Trump codefendant Harrison Floyd. He's also indicted for assaulting a federal officer when he was served with a subpoena in the Trump-related case.


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Man pardoned by Trump in 'fake electors' scheme hopes it extends to unrelated assault charge​

Floyd was charged with [a Georgia state] racketeering alongside Giuliani and others in Georgia for his role in the aftermath of the 2020 election. But he also faces an unrelated federal charge for assaulting a federal agent in 2023.

Floyd allegedly attacked two FBI agents dispatched on behalf of Special Counsel Jack Smith to serve Floyd with a subpoena as part of the federal investigation into 2020 election subversion, according to the Washington Post. The Post, citing a sealed affidavit, reported that Floyd body-slammed one of the agents and shouted "Who the f--- do you think you are?"

The language in Trump's pardon covers individuals charged with "any conduct relating to their efforts to expose voting fraud and vulnerabilities in the 2020 Presidential Election."

I think "Blood and soil" is pretty well-known to anyone who's read WW2 stuff (though I'd never heard it before the past decade) but some variant of "x belongs to x and y belongs to y" is a self-determination, anti-imperialist creed I've read in older leftward-leaning literature (the Barsoom series springs to mind, and it pops up as an ideal minus the exact words in Jules Verne.)

Paired with "blood and soil" the Nazi reference is probably intended though.

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This is a good Hillsong song. I really like it. This is the Gospel.

& I think you could find a matching verse for each line

Bring my tomatoes over.

TMTO

Weekly Devotional – When Trust Is Betrayed: Held by Truth

Opening Prayer

Father, You are the God of truth, justice, and mercy. You see every heart, every motive, and every hidden word. When deception wounds and trust is broken, You remain faithful. You do not overlook injustice, and You do not abandon the brokenhearted. Today, I come to You with the weight of betrayal and the ache of confusion. I ask for Your healing, Your clarity, and Your peace.

Help me to release what was taken through lies. Thank you for restoring my faith and trust. Teach me to walk in discernment, to speak truth with grace, and to rest in the assurance that You are my defender. Let Your Word be my compass and Your Spirit my comfort. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Devotional Message

There are moments in life when trust is shattered by the root of betrayal, by the subtle schemes rooted in deception. When someone lies, manipulates, or deceives you, it leaves a wound that words cannot easily heal. The pain is not just in what was lost, but in the betrayal itself. It’s the realization that what felt safe was not safe at all, and what seemed true was false.

Psalm 34:18 (NKJV) “The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart and saves such as have a contrite spirit.”

Meaning: God draws close to those who are hurting. He does not turn away from our pain or shame. Instead, He surrounds us with His presence and offers salvation to the humble. This verse reminds us that brokenness is not a barrier to God. He is inviting us to draw near to Him when someone hurts us in these ways.

Application: We don’t have to hide our pain or pretend to be strong. We can bring our broken heart and contribute spirit to Him, knowing He will not reject us. He is our refuge. This means creating space for honest prayer, journaling our grief, and allowing ourselves to feel without shame.

Affirmation: God is near to me. He sees my broken heart and holds me with tenderness and grace. I am not alone in this pain - His presence surrounds me, even when I feel abandoned. He saves me all the pain and suffering I am going through.

Scripture reminds us that God is the God of justice. He does not bless dishonest gain.

Proverbs 12:22 (NKJV) “Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who deal truthfully are His delight.”

Meaning: God sees deception as deeply offensive because it violates the trust and dignity of others. Truthfulness, along with faithfulness and His justice are some of the reflections of the nature of God. In ministry and relationships, truth is the foundation of trust. God does not bless manipulation or deceit, and He does not ignore the pain it causes.

Application: When we’ve been lied to, manipulated and deceived, it is our human nature to feel distrust, unseen or foolish in the fact that we trusted and believed the person that betrayed us in the first place. God honors our integrity. We don’t need to vindicate ourselves. He will do it in His time and in His way. This means we need to choose honesty in our speech, tone of voice, in our sincerity towards others, in guarding our ministry tone, and refusing to mirror manipulation, lies and deception.

Affirmation: I am not defined by someone else’s lies, manipulations, deceptions or betrayals. My integrity is seen and honored by God. I walk in truth, and He delights in my honesty. Even when others misrepresent me, God knows my heart and will vindicate me.

What was taken through manipulation, lies, deception and betrayals is not honored in heaven. What was given in sincerity, truth and integrity, is seen by God as an act of worship and receive by Him with grace and acceptance. He restores, redeems, and heals the broken hearted. Even when we feel alone, afraid and ashamed in the aftermath. We are never abandoned – we are never alone. His presence anchors us through the confusion, grief, and shame we may be feeling. God enables us to stand tall and remain firm in our faith and trust in Him, helping us to reclaim and rebuild our lives in Him as His sons and daughters.

Psalm 147:3 (NKJV) “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

Meaning: God is not distant from our wounds - He is the healer. Like a shepherd gently bandaging a wounded sheep, He wraps His loving arms around us and heals the brokenness within our hearts. His healing is not rushed or superficial. It’s intentional, gentle, and complete. He knows the shape of each wound, the depth of each ache, and the story behind every scar.

Application: We can bring our emotional wounds to God without fear. He doesn’t shame us for being hurt, nor does He rush our recovery. This might look like taking time to rest, seeking wise counsel, or simply sitting in silence with Scripture.

Affirmation: My heart is safe in God’s hands. He is healing me, binding up my wounds, and restoring my peace. I do not have to rush or pretend - He meets me exactly where I am.

He teaches us to forgive - not to excuse the wrong, but to release the burden. He teaches us to guard our hearts - not with walls, but with wisdom – His wisdom.

Proverbs 4:23 (NKJV) “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.”

Meaning: The heart is the source of our spiritual, emotional, and relational flow. We need to quietly discipline ourselves by showing up for fellowshipping with friends, Bible Studies, and Church Services. We need to stay on the path that God is leading us down. By doing so we are honoring God through consistent obedience.

Application: Guarding our heart means being mindful of what we consume, who we trust, and how we process pain. It means setting boundaries that protect our peace and preserve our clarity. This might involve limiting screen time, journaling emotions, praying consistently, spending time in God’s, or praying for discernment.

Affirmation: I will guard my heart with diligence, trusting that God’s Spirit will guide my steps. My heart is a sacred space, and I choose to protect it with wisdom and grace.

God reminds us that He does not condemn the wounded. His grace covers the broken places, and His Spirit leads us into healing.

Romans 8:1 (NKJV) “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.”

Meaning: God does not disapprove, nor does He judge, nor does He punish those who are walking in obedience in Christ. Rather, He covers us with His grace, His love and His mercy. Condemnation is a heavy burden, often rooted in shame, regret, or accusation. God speaks healing, restoration, and truth into our hearts and minds. He does not condemn us.

Application: Even when we feel broken or misunderstood, we can rest in the truth that God does not condemn us. This means rejecting the voice of shame, silencing false guilt, and embracing the Spirit’s gentle leading.

Affirmation: I am not condemned. I walk in the Spirit, and God’s grace covers every broken place in me. My past does not define me - Christ defines me.

Closing Prayer

Lord, You see what was taken from me through deception, lies, manipulation and betrayal. You know the pain, the confusion, and the questions that linger. I release this burden to You. I trust You to make it right. I forgive all those who have deceived me, lied to me, manipulated me and betrayed me. I forgive them so that I can be set free of all guilt, shame, regrets and mistrust I am feeling. I hand all these things over to You. Take these things from me and deliver me from these burdens. I ask that you mend what was broken, recover what was lost, and reclaim what was misused and stolen from me. Let my life be a testimony to Your justice, Your mercy, Your healing power and Your Grace. I choose to walk in truth, to speak with grace, and to live with discernment. Thank You for being near, for being faithful, and for being my defender. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Journalizing Questions to Ponder

1. What emotions am I still carrying from this betrayal?

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1. How has God shown me His nearness in this season?

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1. What does forgiveness look like for me right now?

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1. How can I protect my heart with wisdom, not fear?

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1. What promise of restoration am I holding onto today?

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Cain was a prototype Antichrist who was marked for religiously murdering his own brother. Things aren't looking too good for him.

We don't know if Adam and Eve repented. They were given a prophecy that a savior would come and passed on their history to others... We had Flood history and the Fall of Man (Older Brother being tricked by the spider into leaving Old Man the Creator) even in Native tribes a hundred years ago. They must've drilled it into their children's heads because we had this stuff after thousands of years with no western contact (even though it got garbled.)

chevyontheriver said:

So what do YOU make of it?

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step in the right direction

IN 1. COR 1:15 SAYS THIS !!

# 1 LEST. // ME is a DISJUNCTIVE PARICLE NEGATIVE

# 2 ANY // TIS is an. INDEFINITE PRONOUN. is a NOMINATIVE CASE. , in. the SINGULAR

# 3 SHOULD SAY //. EIPON. in. the AORIST TENSE in the ACTIVE VOICE is. a SUBJUNCATIVE. in. the SIGNULAR

# 4 THAT //. HOTI. is a CONJUNCATIONI.

# 5 I HAVE BAPTIZED // in. the AORIST TENSE in. the ACTIVE VOICE. is a INDICATIVE. MOOD in. the SINGULAR

# 6 IN // EIS is a PREPOSITION

# 7 MINE. OWN. //. EMOS. is a POSSESSEIVE PRONOUN. in a ACCUSATIVE CASE. in. the SINGULAR

# NAME // ONOMA. in the ACCUSATIVE CASE in. the SIGNULAR in the NEUTER

# A. And Paul could NEVER say I PAUL BAPTIZE. YOU. in. the name. of PAUL ,!!


#B THAT. was. given too the ELEVEN. disciples. in Matt 28:16. and 19.

#C. And teach bother what. Jesus taught his disciples.

# D And what happened in Matt 28 was way before Saul was ever saved 11

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Appeals court rejects Trump's bid to challenge $5 million E. Jean Carroll judgment [This is separate from the $83 million judgment.]​

The appellate court denial of an en banc hearing came without explanation, as is common.
In a concurring opinion, three judges said they found "no manifest error by the district court" that would warrant additional review.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn verdict that he sexually abused and defamed E. Jean Carroll​

President Donald Trump on Monday asked the US Supreme Court to review the $5 million civil case that found he sexually abused and defamed magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll.

Last year, a federal appeals court affirmed the jury’s verdict and $5 million judgment against Trump, ruling the trial judge did not make errors that would warrant a new trial. In June, Trump lost an effort to have the appeal reviewed by the full bench of judges.

Whether the Supreme Court takes up the case is yet to be seen, but it likely won’t be the last time the justices are asked to review litigation involving Carroll.

A different jury found Trump liable for defaming Carroll for repeating his statements in 2022 and ordered him to pay $83 million in damages. A federal appeals court panel affirmed the damages award finding it “reasonable in light of the extraordinary and egregious facts” and rejected several of Trump’s legal challenges.

Trump has also asked the full panel to weigh in, as he slow walks all of these things for years with every possible appeal, but they're starting to finally run out.

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We do not need to stand with Israel for the sake of it being Israel. IMO, Israel is a political construct, not a nation. The nation ceased close to 2,000 years ago.

Mat 27:25 And the whole people answering, said: His blood be upon us and upon our children.

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My understanding is that the nation of Isreal is Jews and Gentiles who follow Christ.

Israel, the nation, is a political construct, as you have stated.

I have no allegiance to any nation, or any leader, apart from Jesus Christ. This is why I hate politics. It distracts from Jesus Christ.

The Prophet Zechariah – The Lord Remembers:
Zechariah 1:1-21, Zechariah 2:1-12 The Lord was very angry with the forefathers of the Israelites for their sins and apostasy. They experienced the fulfilment of His threats and decrees against them and were punished as their deeds deserved1. But now, if you turn to Him, He will turn again to you. Do not be like your ancestors who failed to heed the prophets.

The Lord says: I am very concerned for Jerusalem and the holy Land and now I am exceedingly angry with those nations who have harmed My people and encroached upon their heritage2. They have caused distress and harm far beyond what I had planned for them. For they are My chosen flock and it is My holy Land.
[The ‘chosen people; now every faithful Christian. John 15:16, 1 Peter 2:9-10]

The Lord has sent me on a glorious mission to those peoples who have injured His people and plundered His Land. The Lord will shake His Right hand over His enemies3 and they, in turn will be injured and plundered.

Be silent before the Lord; all of humanity, for He comes out now from His dwelling place in heaven, to judge the nations4 and punish all His enemies. Four destroyers will come against the four empires that scattered Israel and Judah5 and those peoples who destroyed Jerusalem will in turn be destroyed.

Therefore I will come back to Zion with mercy and compassion. My House will be built again in Jerusalem6 and the Land will brim with prosperity7, for I will bless My righteous people and give them peace. Very soon Jerusalem will become so populated8, it will be too big for walls to surround it, but the Lord will be like a fire of protection around it and His glory will come back to the new Temple9. Many nations will be joined with the Lord and will become His people.

Rejoice now, My people, for I am coming to rescue you and My spirit will rest upon you10. Judah will be My special portion and I will make Jerusalem My choice.
Ref: REB, CJB, NIV. Some verses abridged and paraphrased.

1/ Both Israel and Judah were conquered and taken into exile as decreed: Ezekiel 4:4-6, Leviticus 26:18-28, Isaiah 9:11-13, Jeremiah 32:21-23
Ethnicity is now of no consequence. God's peoples are now the faithful Christians.

2/ All the unrighteous now living in all of the holy Land: Jer. 12-14, Isaiah 63:18 They will all be gone.

3/ God’s Right hand – the Lord Jesus: Psalms 2:7-9, Isaiah 41:10, Luke 3:22 His Day of vengeance and wrath, Isaiah 61:2

4/ The judgement/punishment of the nations: Hab. 3:12, Psalms 59:5, Rev. 6:12-17

5/ The four Empires: Assyria, Babylon, Rome and now Islam. Isa. 54:16 The Lord used other nations to destroy the first three, the fourth- He will destroy. Ezekiel 30:1-5, Psalm 83, Isaiah 13:9-13, Zephaniah 3:8, Deuteronomy 32:22 & 34-35

6/ The third Temple, built by the true Israelites: Ezekiel 40 – 44, Zech. 6:15

7/ All the holy Land from the Nile to the Euphrates will be regenerated and become fertile and productive. Ezekiel 36:8, Isaiah 35:1-2

8/ By the millions who love the Lord and keep His Laws: Isaiah 49:19-20, Ezekiel 37:26

9/ The Shekinah Glory will again reside in the Holy of Holies: Eze. 43:2, 2 Thess. 1:10

10/ The Lord will pour out His spirit upon His people: Eze 39:29, Isa. 59:21, Eze. 36:26

Hosea 14:9 Israel will again dwell in My shadow, they will grow and flourish like a vine. ‘in My shadow’, in the same way as He did for ancient Israel. This will happen before the glorious Return of Jesus for His Millennium reign.
Isaiah 25:9 On that Day, the people will say: See this is our God, we waited for Him and He will deliver us. This is the Lord in whom we trusted, let us rejoice and exult in His deliverance.

Benaiah468 said:

Mamdami believes that Israel has no right to exist as a Jewish state in any territory.

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Israel’s right to exist​

During the long mayoral primary campaign, Mamdani repeatedly said that Israel has a right to exist, though he has not said it has a right to exist as a Jewish state. He usually qualifies the statement by adding that Israel is flouting its responsibilities under international law, based on its treatment of Palestinians.

He has been asked if Israel has a right to exist as a Jewish state. As he stated at the town hall with the UJA-Federation, he feels it should exist “with equal rights for all.”
https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-...ally-said-about-jews-israel-and-antisemitism/

And before you call him anti-semitic, you might remember he is a semitic person.

I think we are in rebellion not following it. Christians not following it took off after WWII. I think a bunch of people decided not to follow the Bible anymore & that was that. The reason we don't follow it is b/c 'culture changed'. But the Bible's teachings do not change, & it teaches the problems (sin & human rebellion) are constant in all cultures. What a head covering communicated is as relevant today as it was back then. When Paul talks about the 'nature of things' he's saying 'hey, it's not my testimony alone.' When he says hair is given as a head covering, he's using that as an argument for a covering; he's saying 'even the pagan understands the need for a covering to some extent.' It doesn't teach 'oh you have freedom in Christ, who cares.' It says there's still an order, still a design, & still purposes for things. This isn't a popular teaching today, even churches I would consider very good you're not gonna find someone wearing a hair covering, but I think the Bible doesn't leave room for wiggling here. I take it as just another sign we need a Savior & move on

I wouldn't talk to the Pastor about it. I think it's a lost cause

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For me, it's pretty clear that effectively all Christians up until 1960 or so weren't mistaken about what St. Paul meant, and that arguments about the passage being figurative or even based on an erroneous belief about hair being a reproductive organ are just modern post hoc rationalizations for a result of the feminist movement and a general loss of modesty in modern culture.

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God's focus is on Christ

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Because of what He does for man. God doesn't need man to exist at all, but obviously wants him to exist, and loves him intensely. Salvation is all about meeting man's needs, to the glory of God.