PJ

I'm a child of God. A happily married mother of 2, with a degree in Criminal Justice, and currently living happily ever after in Amish country. Do not disturb.

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@lippyent Jump rope, frisbee, and marbles.

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@Oldtimers365 Internal bleeding!

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@lippyent Underdog

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Waking up with my cup of coffee and worshipping the Lord first thing is a great way to start the day!

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@RobertaFresque2 No way, I respected them too much (raised by my grandparents).

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@miles_commodore Johnny Cash

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@miles_commodore Deer

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@ZubyMusic YAY! Congratulations!

[Amir Tsarfati @beholdisrael]

In this episode of Explore the Bible, Amir and Rick unpack the mystery revealed in Ephesians 3: Gentiles have been brought near to God as fellow heirs, members of one body, and sharers in His promise. They then turn from interpretation to personal application, exploring Paul’s prayer to be rooted in Christ’s love, filled with the fullness of God, and transformed by the God who is able to do immeasurably more than we could ever ask or imagine.

[Jack Hibbs @RealJackHibbs]

I believe the ultimate change will come when Jesus calls us unto Himself in the Rapture of His church. Until that day, remain steadfast in Christ and grow into the man or woman He desires you to be. https://t.co/Cnk3NCZemT

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@sheilanazarian God bless you, sister!

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@Hunter_Eagleman That should get things done. lol

[Amir Tsarfati @beholdisrael]

Is the Bible still enough, or has the Church begun placing personal experiences and new revelations above God's Word?

Watch this entire message: https://t.co/nQnkC7BI3W

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@mattvanswol Thankfully they were there to help her!

[Amir Tsarfati @beholdisrael]

Shalom from Galilee, Israel.

The book of Acts closes with the great apostle Paul under house arrest in Rome. There, he called the local Jewish leaders together and delivered a message of profound importance.

He called them his brothers.
He identified himself as one of their people.
He had no accusation to bring against his nation.
And he declared that it was for the hope of Israel that he was bound in chains. (Acts 28:17–20)

Jesus is the hope of Israel.

Faith in Him did not erase the apostles’ identity as members of the nation of Israel. Paul’s own words make that abundantly clear.

Jesus chose to die in our place. The sins of the whole world had to be dealt with, and that is why He came. He willingly laid down His life, declaring:

“No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This command I have received from My Father.”

John 10:18 (NKJV)

That is exactly why John the Baptist, himself a Jew, testified:

“The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, ‘Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!’”

John 1:29 (NKJV)

The sin of the world. Every nation. Every one of us.

The involvement of particular Jewish leaders and Roman authorities in His crucifixion does not justify placing collective guilt on the Jewish people. Jesus came from Israel and to Israel, but His sacrifice was for the whole world.

If you insist on limiting the responsibility for His death to Israel, would you also limit the salvation He came to offer to Israel?

You cannot make His death the responsibility of the Jews alone while claiming its saving benefits for everyone else.

Our sins brought Him to the cross. His love led Him to lay down His life. And through faith in Him, people from every nation can receive forgiveness and eternal life.

Finally, consider Paul’s circumstances: addressing a gathering of Jewish leaders while a prisoner in Rome, and eventually facing a martyr’s death. Yet his message was powerful, and the truth he proclaimed was eternal.

Sometimes ministries aren’t big or glamorous. Sometimes their earthly story ends in suffering. Their faithfulness, however, is never measured by the size of their gatherings, their assets, or their exposure. What matters is the message they proclaim.

Unfortunately, many today distort that message to gain exposure, attract larger crowds, and increase their profits. And blaming the Jews for the world’s problems remains a reliable way to attract an audience.

But one day, they will stand before the One to whom the Father has committed all judgment, and they will have to answer.

If your entire “spiritual” message revolves around attacking the nation God called His own, then your problem is with God Himself - with His sovereign calling, His promises, and His choices.

And remember:

“For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.”

Romans 11:29 (NKJV)

Awaiting His Soon Return – Amir

[PJ @PJChildofGod]

I spent the late afternoon doing yardwork and this evening doing housework. I'm exhausted, but can't sleep!