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[CrossJordan (also on Gab) @rtbeliever]

@JackPosobiec Our best hope is if Number 46 does nothing. Silent Cal was a great president for what he didn’t do.

[Echoes of War @EchoesofWarYT]

On this day in 1928, Amelia Earhart crossed the Atlantic by airplane and woke up the next morning one of the most famous women alive.

There was only one problem. She had not actually flown it.

Two male pilots flew the plane the entire way while she sat in the back taking notes, because the men who organized the trip wanted a woman aboard but did not trust a woman to fly.

She knew exactly how hollow the fame was. She said she felt like a sack of potatoes, just baggage along for the ride, and it ate at her.

So she did something about it. Four years later she climbed into a plane alone and flew across the Atlantic by herself, fighting through ice, fire from a cracked engine manifold, and a leaking fuel line, and landed in a cow pasture in Ireland.

A farmhand asked if she had flown far. She said, from America.

She spent four years turning a lie people told about her into the truth.

[CrossJordan (also on Gab) @rtbeliever]

@DavidFischer Interesting. Many generations have had reason to believe theirs was the final generation. We also have reason to believe this about our generation. The main point is to be ready.

[CrossJordan (also on Gab) @rtbeliever]

@DavidJHarrisJr Of course! When the time comes, “every knee will bow”!

[Michelle Maxwell ™ @MichelleMaxwell]

How come no one mentions this?

[NOBUNAGA🇯🇵🏯_夏樹蒼依 @japan_nobunaga]

What speaks to me about Elon Musk is simple.

He actually does it.

The modern world is full of people who talk.

Talk about changing the world.
Talk about protecting freedom.
Talk about helping humanity.
Talk about the future.

Musk builds.

When others were writing articles about electric cars, he was building them.

When others were laughing at reusable rockets, he was landing them.

When others were talking about connecting the world, he was launching satellites.

When others were debating free speech, he spent $44 billion and bought the battlefield itself.

That is rare.

Very rare.

Most people want comfort.

Most people want approval.

Most people want everyone around them to smile and clap.

Musk seems driven by something else entirely.

The mission comes first.

The work comes first.

The outcome comes first.

If that costs sleep, so be it.

If that costs money, so be it.

If that costs his reputation, so be it.

There is something deeply admirable about a person who keeps moving forward under that kind of weight.

That spirit resonates with many Japanese people.

Duty before comfort.

Responsibility before popularity.

Results before excuses.

I don't admire Elon Musk because he is rich.

I admire him because he is willing to stake everything on what he believes.

The world has no shortage of commentators.

It has a shortage of builders.

And Elon Musk is one of the greatest builders of our time.

[CrossJordan (also on Gab) @rtbeliever]

@GaltRand13 @atensnut @crw56 That last one made me jump outta my skin.

[CrossJordan (also on Gab) @rtbeliever]

@atensnut @1861x2 Dressed for a funeral.

[Shahriq Khan @RealShahriqKhan]

I used to think Jesus couldn't be God because He didn't fight back.

Arrested. Mocked. Beaten. Crucified. And He just took it.

I thought, "Where's the power in that?"

Then I realized something that shattered me:

Jesus wasn't refusing to fight because He was weak. He was refusing to fight because He was dying for us.

It's like asking why a father doesn't strike back when his hurting child lashes out at him.

Love doesn't always defend itself. Sometimes it absorbs the blow to heal the one causing it.

Islam taught me that strength was domination. The cross taught me that strength is restraint.

Real power is having the ability to destroy and choosing to forgive instead.

Jesus wasn't a victim.

He predicted His own death.
Walked straight toward it.
Held back legions of angels.
And chose the cross anyway.

"No one takes my life from me, but I lay it down of my own accord." (John 10:18)

That's not weakness.

That's a King so committed to saving His enemies that He willingly suffered for them.

Jesus didn't fight for a crown. He took a cross to win the war forever.

He wasn't proving He was God by destroying His enemies.

He was proving how far God would go to save them.

That's not weakness. That's how heaven wins.

[CrossJordan (also on Gab) @rtbeliever]

@sketchadayapp #south
South Park is an animated social satire.

[CrossJordan (also on Gab) @rtbeliever]

@MrsDrPublius A word to the wise!

[Mrs. Dr. Publius @MrsDrPublius]

Good Morning,

Welcome to Friday’s Christian Business Corner.  Please join me for a short scripture break.

Jeremiah 22:13:

“Woe to him who builds his palace by unrighteousness, his upper rooms by injustice, making his own people work for nothing, not paying them for their labor.”

We can easily take a peek at our modern culture and observe innumerable examples of improper political conduct in election results, poor conduct of elected officials, or illegal use of public money (just to name a few).  Business owners are not exempt from being accountable for their business practices.  We are required to pay our taxes (Matthew 22:15-22) and deal with clients and employees fairly and justly (Proverbs 11:1).  While these principles seem obvious, even Christians can convince themselves “it doesn’t really matter if I don’t report all of my income to the government or accurately settle a customer’s account balance."

For members of the Body of Christ remember before you take that dishonest step, God already knows what is in your heart. You can’t hide from Him and you won’t escape the consequences. (Galatians 6:7)

In Proverbs 10:2 it says, "Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness delivers from death.” Any advantage you think you may gain by dishonesty will fail in comparison to the result of alienating the Lord. He doesn’t just turn a blind eye when we, His children act dishonestly.

In Proverbs 20:23 it says, "The LORD detests differing weights, and dishonest scales do not please Him.” Also in Proverbs 6:16-19 it says, "These six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren.”

It is vital you recognize the true danger of something that God considers an abomination.  Merriam-Webster dictionary defines an abomination as "something regarded with disgust or hatred.”  So with that said, I can't think of ANYTHING that is worth me offending God with my sin; jeopardizing my relationship with Him.

There are countless promises in the Word that God bestows on His obedient followers. The Lord has made it abundantly clear in His Word, our business dealings must be honest and lawful.  God understands the world is watching; eagerly waiting to expose the disreputable behavior of wayward Christians and besmirch the reputation of the Kingdom of God.

Some of you may wonder why I spend so much time turning over rocks in our heart’s garden? God forgives a repentant heart. We must confess our sins before we can receive forgiveness and favor from the Lord. When you faithfully live the principles you’ve been taught in God’s Word, He will bless you in ways you don’t even know how to ask. God has so richly blessed me with a such loving husband and supportive family.  God will bless you and your business - making it a force for good in your community. Just remember I Samuel 15:22-23, it says, “...To obey is better than sacrifice….”

I encourage you to pray for your business every day and seek daily guidance from the Holy Spirit.

Have a blessed weekend.

Peace and be prepared.

[Mrs. Dr. Publius @MrsDrPublius]

Good Morning -

Please join me for a daily scripture break.

Proverbs 6:16-19:

"There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers."

I briefly mentioned the passage above in one of my recent posts. One of the sinister effects of being bombarded by evil propaganda - "the lies of this world" is slowly you can get swept up in the moral decline of the age.  Sometimes, it can mirror the monumental struggle of a King salmon swimming upstream; arriving at its birthplace to spawn and then its life is swiftly concluded.  We must resist the deluge of moral corruption.

If you will recall, Merriam - Webster’s dictionary defined an abomination as, “something regarded with disgust or hatred.”  As for a member of the Body of Christ, we don’t have an option to debate topics our God declares as abominations.  If you get some time perform a word search. Remember folks, we don’t hate people who sin - but we are called to hate "the sin.”  Romans 12:9, says "Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good." We live out our faith and share the Good News but we don’t cozy up to the abominations of the world.

In the following comments below, I'm going to individually identify each of the abominations listed in this passage and provide a brief interpretation with examples of the institutions and prevailing ideologies that reflect each abomination's evil persona.

1. “Haughty eyes” (I would equate this with arrogance) - pause and think of examples of arrogant people - the ultra wealthy, celebrities, politicians, sports figures.  Of course not all members of these groups are arrogant but when you identify one - their hubris is unmistakable.

2. “A lying tongue” -  lying is so pervasive in our culture. The institutions or individuals that come to mind are - Main Stream Media (MSM), politicians, organizations with delusions of grandeur - like the WEF, governments around the world, academicians imposing their “acceptable” ideologies on young people to name a few.

3. “Hands that shed innocent blood” - Well, terrorists groups around the world, abortionists and those who support it are a few examples.

4. “A heart that devises wicked schemes” -  Those who scheme to make money no matter how detrimental their actions can be. Here are a few examples - BIG Pharmaceutic Companies, tech moguls, diabolical political thought designed to enslave the human race (neo-Marxism, Socialism, Communism, Malevolent Monarchy, and dictatorships.)

5. “Feet that are quick to rush into evil" - A great example is “the Deep State” with its torturous tentacles penetrating all levels of our government, promoting civil unrest through intimidation with Black Lives Matter, Antifa, and the rise of lawfare in our once honorable judiciary.

6. “A false witness who pours out lies”  - some people believe lying is justifiable in order to propagate their "just" cause like Islam, or MSM, or politicians who skillfully manipulate language until the general public is quite confused, some PACs, and those who seek to obliterate the Constitutional rights of those with whom they disagree through deception.

7.  “A person who stirs up conflict in the community”  - Again the players are familiar - MSM, politicians, celebrities, compromised church clergy, those who redirect concerted human effort towards policies that benefit very few.

While this post may sound like a political commentary - it is much more than that.  God gave us the blueprint our enemies would use to attack the world and plunge it into despair.  After reading just this passage, hopefully you can see why it’s very important to keep your minds on things that are good, beautiful, and true. (Philippians 4:8)  Yet, make no mistake there's a concerted effort to destroy the Will/Intent of God in this world.

Here are some additional scriptures that will support this synopsis.
1. Deuteronomy 12:31
2. Leviticus 18:22
3. Proverbs 15:9
4. James 4:17
5. II Timothy 3:1-5 (although not listed as abominations - every time I read this passage - it is a perfect description of our culture today).

Some will be upset people with some of those references. These scriptures are in God’s Word and He hasn’t changed His mind. (Hebrews 13:8). I will align my mind, body, and spirit with God’s Word. He is clearly articulating how He will judge us like in the days of Noah. (Genesis 6:6-13) With the greatest tenacity you can muster, listen to these words.

Have a blessed day.

Peace and be prepared.

[CrossJordan (also on Gab) @rtbeliever]

@MrsDrPublius I appreciate your insight from the Holy Spirit. These are wise words.

[CrossJordan (also on Gab) @rtbeliever]

@MrsDrPublius So cute 🥰 (My daughter would probably say, Oh Mom, that’s AI! ) There is great beauty, real beauty in creation.

[Mrs. Dr. Publius @MrsDrPublius]

Good Morning,

Please join me for a daily scripture break.  This week I'd like to share some of my favorite passages from the Gospels. Please share yours.

Matthew 8:5-13:

“5 When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. 6“Lord,” he said, “my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly.”
7Jesus said to him, “Shall I come and heal him?”
8The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. 9For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”
10When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.11I say to you that many will come from the east and the west, and will take their places at the feast with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.12But the subjects of the kingdom will be thrown outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”
13Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! Let it be done just as you believed it would.”And his servant was healed at that moment.

The Centurion recognized authority and leadership in Jesus. He was articulate, professional and pragmatic. There was no doubt at all that Jesus had the power to honor his request.

I would like to focus on verse 10. “When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following Him, “ Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.”

I want to examine what “amazed” Jesus.

1. The Centurion asked for help with respect towards Jesus. (Verses 5-6)

2. The Centurion explained the problem. (Verse 6)

3. The Centurion recognized how holy Jesus was and approached Jesus with humility and gratitude for listening to his problem.  The Centurion had unwavering belief Jesus could honor his request. (Verse 8)

4.  The Centurion used his reasoning abilities and personal experience as a leader and applied those lessons to this situation. (Verse 9) (Recalling past experiences of God answering our prayers, intervening in difficult situations on our behalf in our favor, blessing us for our obedience to His Word, etc. - strengthens our faith.  In tough times, remember what  God has already done for us. This process strangles the fear and anxiety in our lives.)

I’ve listened to sermons about the Centurion over the years - most sermons recount how Centurion displayed his great faith in Jesus in general terms because the Centurion recognized the authority of Jesus.

Here are a few more reasonable assertions in my view.

5. The Centurion didn’t care what the prevailing culture thought about his request (neither the Roman government nor the Jewish populace he had governmental authority over).

6. The Centurion recognized the limits of his own power/ability and appealed to a greater power (the ultimate power); he addressed Jesus as “Lord”.  He evidently heard about the healing powers Jesus displayed amongst the Jewish people and the Centurion believed what he’d heard.

7.  The Centurion truly cared what happened to his servant. (If he didn’t, he could have just gotten another servant). This care and concern motivated the centurion to act on someone else’s behalf.

8. What is not mentioned here but I believe happened; the Centurion thanked the Lord for answering his request. Some may ask, how do you know the Centurion thanked Jesus?  Simple, he humbled himself, there was no deception, he was motivated out of concern for another, he was respectful in his manner towards Jesus. With humility and reverence comes thanksgiving.  The Centurion did what one of his soldiers would have done to him - they would have thanked him. The Centurion understood authority.

9. The Centurion was not Jewish; he was a Gentile. Jesus answered his prayer. It was not his religious affiliation that motivated Jesus to act; it was all of these working parts mentioned above that moved our Lord to be amazed. Jesus called all of these working parts - “great faith.” (Verse 10)

At the end of this encounter, Jesus told the Centurion to “…go…” The Centurion's request was granted.

It is my hope to consistently “amaze” the Lord with “great faith”. What a wonderful God we serve. Have a blessed day.

Peace and be prepared.

[CrossJordan (also on Gab) @rtbeliever]

@MrsDrPublius Excellent insight on this amazing passage.

[Mrs. Dr. Publius @MrsDrPublius]

MY ACCOUNT VISION

The content on my account will vary, sometimes directed to a specific audience and other times open to anyone. I plan to present a series of posts speaking specifically to women about the basics of being a woman. My goal is to get people thinking. I am not a trained psychologist or theologian but I am a person who has been happily married for 35 years so I will share some of my life lessons here. I am a Christian who firmly believes the tenets of my faith and Jesus is my Lord and Savior. It is through the prism of God’s Word I will share my experiences. I am not here to debate the veracity of my faith. Anyone is welcome but I will stay on track with the topic.

[CrossJordan (also on Gab) @rtbeliever]

@MrsDrPublius I just followed you and this is excellent teaching.

[Mrs. Dr. Publius @MrsDrPublius]

Good morning,  

Please join me for a short daily scripture break.

Luke 13:6-9:

"Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, ‘For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’" ‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone for one more year, and I’ll dig around it and fertilize it. If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.’ ”

Let’s closely examine this parable. The owner of this vineyard discusses the lack of progressive growth of a specific fig tree with his skilled manager. The owner basically identified an underperforming asset.  The owner explained the history of this tree. He has exercised great patience (for 3 years) in giving this fig tree the resources to grow and “produce fruit.”

The owner is now looking for evidence the fig tree is worth the continued investment of vineyard resources.  He is frustrated and yells “cut it down”!  But it is actually the wise manager who hesitates to abandon this tree.  The wise manager pledges to invest even more into the fig tree but with an expiration date, thus giving the tree a chance to exceed expectations - by producing fruit. If the tree fails to produce fruit after this reprieve- then the tree will be cut down. The fig tree represents us.

This parable reminds me of Abraham bartering with God not to destroy Sodom if he could find initially 50 righteous people in the city. Abraham negotiated God down to 10 righteous people - not to destroy the city for the sake of 10 righteous people.  He couldn’t find ten righteous people. (Genesis 18)

In this passage Luke 13:6-9, there are some objective lessons we must not miss.

1. God, the Father (the owner) expects results.  He has expended great resources to provide eternal salvation for us. God the Father sent Jesus to the Cross to obtain salvation for us. God has given us His Word to instruct us; specifically, how to align ourselves with His Will and "produce fruit.”

2. Producing fruit is a measure of success. (Galatians 5:22-23)

3. God expects to observe progress within time limits He determines. We must strive to make progress.  If we don’t; if we are lazy about our Christian faith then there will be consequences. (Luke 13:7)

4. Be grateful Jesus (the wise vineyard manager) intercedes for us to the Father.  He loves us so much, He is like Abraham who wanted to give people another chance.  However, there is a limit on God’s patience, Mercy and Grace. We should never take God's goodness for granted. (Romans 8:34, I John 2:21)

5. We Christians are very tempted to “let ourselves off the hook” when tending to our heart’s garden.  The time we should be the most critical, most demanding, most scrupulous is with our own hearts, not with someone else's behavior.

6. We should periodically inquire about our progress with the Holy Spirit.  When we think everything is under control - guess what, it isn’t.  We will struggle in this journey until we close our eyes in death. Never allow yourself to believe you are without sin. Paul spent his entire Christian journey discovering he was actively "dying to self" as he was evangelizing the known world so that Christ could blossom fully in Paul.
(Galatians 2:20)

7. We aren’t saved by works, but if we are living our journey correctly - we should be able to demonstrate fruit of the Spirit operating in our life. (James 2:26)

Let's guard against a sense of entitlement that God's Mercy and Grace belong to us out of some obligation. They are a precious gift to us - something we should treasure.

Peace and be prepared.

[CrossJordan (also on Gab) @rtbeliever]

@CynicalPublius I love that her handle is Mrs. Dr. Publius! I am going to follow her.