#Isaiah 45:8

[aestariiwilderness]

Abortion is Murder & Unbiblical

The Bible does not use the word abortion. How could it? The term itself as a procedure wasn't invented yet! However, the Bible does cover: 

Humanity's inherent value and rights as (uniquely among creation) made in the image of God

Murder

Child/infant murder as something abhorrent to God

Life's beginnings, indirectly (although that also has biological support) 

Legal ramifications of killing a child in the womb 

How God sees and interacts with children in the womb 

How we as His followers are meant to treat children 

What He expects us to do for the defenseless and vulnerable (i.e., the most defenseless and vulnerable human imaginable is the one in the womb) 

And how the question of following Him and His Word is what makes or breaks the difference between a Christian and someone who claims the name but is tragically unsaved  Below are some verses and some additional explication (partial credit: @glowsticks-and-jesus)  

Proverbs 31:8��

Luke 1:44 

2nd Kings 17:17 

Jeremiah 19:5 

Genesis 9:6 

Exodus 21:22-25 

Matthew 7:20 - 23 

John 15:14 

1st John 1:5-10, 2:3-6 

Exodus 20:13 

Mark 10:13-15 Leviticus 20:3-5 (https://biblehub.com/hebrew/mizzaro_2233.htm) 

Matthew 18:10, 14

Psalm 22:10

Jacob & Esau, John the Baptist, Samson, etc. 

Judges 16:17  Glowsticks-and-Jesus Collection:

"Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 'Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, and before you were born, I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.'"Jeremiah 1:4-5

"The Lord called me from the womb, from the body of my mother he named my name."Isaiah 49:1

John the Baptist leaped in Elizabeth’s womb when Mary greeted her cousin (Luke 1:39-45), an example that babies in utero are responsive human beings already aware of the outside world.

The righteous Hebrew midwives at the time of Moses pleased God by saving babies deemed unworthy of life by the authorities of their day (Ex. 1:15-21).

 As an additional note -- these references are included above, but worth a second mention -- it's plain that child sacrifice - child murder - is something that God abhors and explicitly does not command. I'd look here (https://biblehub.com/jeremiah/19-5.htm) and here (https://biblehub.com/2_kings/17-17.htm) and check out the cross-references as well. Likewise, there is direct support for laws against murder and the protection of the unborn (up to capital punishment) in the Bible (Genesis 9:6; Exodus 21:22-25  -- an additional reference here included about the common misunderstanding of the latter verses: https://www.str.org/w/what-exodus-21-22-says-about-abortion).

In summary -- it's possible (although, I believe, it does deprive its proponents of a foundational basis for the value of life) to be both secular and anti-abortion. But it is not possible for a Christian who truly understands their faith, their God, and His Word to be pro-abortion.

[girlbloggercher]

how to read the Bible

this is in order!

1. John

2. Mark

3. Matthew

4. Luke

5. Genesis

6. Exodus

7. Leviticus

8. Numbers

9. Dueteronomy

10. Romans

11. Galatians

12. Colossians

13. Proverbs

14. Ecclesiastes

15. Job

16. 1 Peter

17. 1 Corinthians

18. 2 Corinthians

19. Ephesians

20. Philippians

21. 1 Thessalonians

22. 2 Thessalonians

23. 1 Timothy

24. 2 Timothy

25. James

26. 2 Peter

27. 1 John

28. 2 John

29. 3 John

30. Jude

31. Psalms

32. Joshua

33. Judges

34. 1 Samuel

35. 2 Samuel

36. 1 Kings

37. 2 Kings

38. 1 Chronicles

39. 2 Chronicles

40. Ezra

41. Nehemiah

42. Jeremiah

43. Lamentations

44. Ezekiel

45. Joel

46. Amos

47. Obadiah

48. Nahum

49. Habakkuk

50. Zephaniah

51. Haggai

52. Zechariah

53. Malachi

54. Micah

55. Hosea

56. Luke

57. Esther

58. Jonah

59. Song of Solomon

60. Acts

61. Titus

62. Philemon

63. Hebrew

64. Isaiah

65. Daniel

66. Revelation

[christianconversations]

YHWH-Rapha

When God called the nation of Israel out from the bondage of Egypt, He did so with miraculous signs and wonders—bringing plague after plague upon Pharaoh and the land, which rejected His sovereignty. And, this loving-care for the Israelites, did not stop with the Exodus. Every step of the long, tumultuous journey to the Promised Land was divinely overseen—food, straight from Heaven, proving God’s faithfulness to His covenant people.

This faithfulness is, forever, celebrated in the Hebrew name, “YHWH-Rapha” or the “Lord that Heals.” As Israel obeyed their Creator, He would bless them with health—not bringing upon them the plagues of Egypt.

Although, in the current dispensation, we are no longer under the Law, but under grace, God is still the “Lord that Heals.” He is ever-faithful to bind up wounds—physical, spiritual, and mental. There is nothing too hard for Him! If He chooses not to heal, we can take heart in knowing that He has our ultimate good, in mind, and offers us His strength and matchless comfort.

*An important note: in each age of human history, it is not possible to, always, judge an individual’s personal afflictions, by the gauge of retribution; for, the LORD gives and takes away, in accordance with His will, mercy, and wisdom. It is, therefore, of utmost importance, that struggles be taken to our YHWH-Rapha, in prayer—Who, alone, is able to answer, guide, and heal.

➡️ Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Isaiah 40:29-31, Exodus 15:26, Psalm 78:23-25, Job 1:20-21, Matthew 5:45

[goldenarmyofficial]

🏆 SUPER BOWL SHOWDOWN – GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS. EMERALD TITANS 🏆 - Part 2 : Second Half

The Clash for Supremacy – Second Half Play-by-Play

🏈 3rd Quarter – The Fight Intensifies

The Emerald Wall Starts Unbreakable

Gold lines up for a kick return by Ross (10) to start the third quarter. Emerald’s unwavering defense stops him quickly though letting him only reach the 35 yard line. 

Despite Brody’s (11) best efforts to connect to Chevy, Ezan, or Grayden the Titans kept the pressure on. Minimal gains over three plays leave the Golden Army with no choice but to punt from the 42 yard line. 

Robert (12) kicks off a long punt to Emerald’s punt return. The Emerald Titans push through Gold’s defenses to the 30, the 35, the 40. Before being taken down at the 43 yard line. 

The Gold players looked at each other embarrassed at the slip-up. Hoping to see a change in the remainder of the quarter. 

Titans Receive – The Emerald Blitz

The Titans start their first third quarter drive and Xander (12) comes out firing.

🔥 1st & 10 – A quick strike to Jalen (4), who bursts forward for 8 yards before Kai (9) wraps him up.🔥 2nd & 2 – DeShawn (22) gets the handoff and rumbles forward, but Herc (28) meets him head-on! The two collide like two charging bulls—a moment of resistance before Herc slams him down!

💀 3rd & 1 – A Battle in the TrenchesThe Titans go for power. Marcus (54) and Travis (76) bulldoze forward, leading the way for DeShawn.

But Trevor (52) and Declan (57) dig in—Ares (29) rushes in from the side—BOOM!

💥 The Titans are stopped! NO GAIN! 💥

The stadium explodes with Golden cheers! Milo (151) howls from the sidelines, rallying the crowd into a synchronized “GOLD! GOLD! GOLD!” chant.

Golden Knights’ Drive – Brody Strikes Back

Pinned deep in their own territory, the Knights need a strong drive.

🔥 1st & 10 – A Statement PlayBrody (11) takes the snap. Maximus (70) locks in, his movements precise, calculated—drone-like perfection. Chad (24) steps in, sealing the edge, giving Brody an extra second. 

Damien (97) charges—Maximus absorbs the impact, redirecting him flawlessly! Brody has time.

🚀 He launches a deep bomb down the sideline… Ezan (1) is streaking past Isaiah (5)…

🏈 THE CATCH! EZAN SNAGS IT FOR A 45-YARD GAIN! 🏈

The Golden Army erupts! The Golden Knight pumps his sword in the air!

Emerald Defense Strikes Back

The Knights push into the Titans’ territory, but the Emerald defense stiffens.

1st Down – Chevy (33) bulldozes for 5 yards before Corbin (31) drags him down.

2nd Down – Quick pass to Grayden (84), but Darius (2) smothers him instantly! No gain.

💀 3rd & 5 – The Pressure is OnBrody drops back—pressure coming from both sides!

💥  Vaughn (94) and Khalil (91) storm through!

💨 Brody rolls left, Maximus holding strong, but here comes Marcus (54) untouched!

💀 SACK! BRODY IS TAKEN DOWN! 💀

The Titans' section goes wild! Titanus slams his fists into the ground, shaking the stadium.

The Knights settle for a field goal.

🏆 Titans 14 – Knights 13 🏆

Titans’ Response – Xander Finds a Weakness

Xander (12) calmly leads his team back onto the field.

🔥 1st & 10 – He sees Jalen (4) breaking open. Quick pass—Kai (9) closes in—Jalen cuts left!

🏈 He’s gone! A 30-yard pickup!

🔥 2nd & 7 – DeShawn (22) fights for extra yards, dragging Ares (29) and Trevor (52) with him!

🔥 3rd & 3 – A Trick Play!

Xander fakes the handoff. The defense bites!

💥 Malik (17) is wide open downfield! Xander fires—CAUGHT!

🏈 TOUCHDOWN, TITANS! 🏈

💚 21-13 EMERALD! 💚

The Titans' sideline explodes! Titanus raises an emerald banner high.

Final Drive of the 3rd Quarter – Golden Resilience

💀 Backed against the wall, Brody (11) and the Knights refuse to fall.

🔥 1st Down – Short gain to Chevy (33), who stiff-arms Isaiah (5) for an extra 4 yards.🔥 2nd Down – Quick out to Ezan (1), who shakes Corbin (31) for a first down.

💀 3rd & 7 – A Critical Moment

The Knights need a play.

Brody steps back… pressure coming…

🚀 Chad (24) chips a linebacker and releases into the flat! He turns, wide open! Brody sees him—but the defense shifts! He pivots and fires to Grayden (84), cutting across the field—

🏈 Grayden MAKES THE CATCH! He dodges one, then another! 20-YARD GAIN!

🔥 The crowd roars! Milo (151) and the Golden pups howl in unison!

Final Play of the 3rd – Ares Makes a Stand

The Knights reach the Titans’ 15-yard line.

🔥 1st Down – Brody hands off to Chevy (33), but Damien (97) buries him for no gain!🔥 2nd Down – Quick slant to Ezan (1), broken up by Darius (2)!

💀 3rd & 10 – A Play for the Ages

The Titans blitz. Brody has no time.

💥 Marcus (54) is coming free!

But Ares (29) peels back—BOOM!

💀 Ares DE-CLEATS Marcus with a brutal block! Brody fires to Grayden (84)!

🏈 Grayden pulls it in—AND HE’S IN! TOUCHDOWN, KNIGHTS! 🏈

🔥 The Golden Army ERUPTS! 🔥

🏆 Titans 21 – Knights 20 🏆

🔥 END OF THE THIRD QUARTER – WAR RAGES ON! 🔥

Both teams trading massive blows!

Maximus dominates the trenches.

Brody, Grayden, and Ares deliver in the clutch!

Titans' defense fights tooth and nail!

🏆 ONE QUARTER LEFT. WHO WILL CLAIM GLORY? 🏆🔥

🏈 4th Quarter – Relentless fight

The Clash for Supremacy – Fourth Quarter Play-by-Play

💥 Fifteen minutes to immortality. The Golden Knights and Emerald Titans stand on the brink of history.

The Golden Army roars louder than ever, their voices echoing like a war chant. The Emerald Titans’ fans answer with defiance, shaking their banners, demanding their team’s final push.

One quarter left. No more mistakes. No more chances.

🏆 Titans 21 – Knights 20 🏆

The Titans start with possession. The war begins again.

🏈 Titans’ Drive – Emerald Strikes First

🔥 1st Down – The Titans go ground-and-pound. DeShawn (22) rumbles forward for 5 yards before Herc (28) and Brock (46) swarm him.🔥 2nd Down – Xander (12) throws quick to Malik (17), but Ares (29) delivers a bone-crushing hit! Incomplete!

💀 3rd & 5 – Golden Pressure Incoming

The Titans need a first down. The Knights need a stop.

Xander steps back… the rush is coming…

💥 Trevor (52) powers through the middle!

🚀 Xander barely gets the pass off—Carter (4) makes the grab! He sprints down the sideline before Kai (9) and Hudson (8) push him out!

💚 First down, Titans! 💚

The Knights' defense tightens.

🔥 1st Down – Short run by DeShawn (22), swallowed up by Declan (57).🔥 2nd Down – Brock (46) delivers a massive hit on Trey (3), forcing 3rd & long!

💀 3rd & 8 – Can the Knights hold?

Xander drops back—Malik (17) cuts across the middle—pass complete!

🏈 But Herc (28) is there! 💥 CRUSHING HIT! Malik goes down hard!

🏆 The Titans settle for a field goal.

✅ FIELD GOAL GOOD! ✅

💚 Titans 24 – Knights 20 💚

🏈 Knights' Drive – A Golden Response

🔥 1st Down – Brody (11) delivers a bullet to Grayden (84), who shakes off Darius (2) for 12 yards! Michael "The Bull" (53) sealed off the defensive tackle, giving Brody just enough time to throw.

🔥 2nd Down – Chevy (33) bulldozes forward, stiff-arming Isaiah (5) for another first down!

The Golden Army chants louder. The Golden Knight raises his sword high.

💀 3rd & 3 – The Gilded Legion must convert.

Brody calls for motion—Ezan (1) shifts right—snap!

🚀 Brody fakes the handoff—rolls left—fires to Leon (35), who dives for the catch!

🔥 FIRST DOWN! 🔥

💀 1st & Goal – Gold is knocking on the door.

Brody hands it to Chevy (33)—but Damien (97) and Marcus (54) stuff the gap! No gain!

🔥 2nd Down – The Knights shift formation…

Brody sees Grayden (84) one-on-one against Corbin (31).

💥 SNAP! BRODY FIRES HIGH—GRAYDEN LEAPS—CAUGHT!

🏈 TOUCHDOWN, KNIGHTS! 🏈

🔥 The stadium ERUPTS! The Golden Army is unstoppable! 🔥

🏆 Knights 27 – Titans 24 🏆

🏈 Titans' Drive – The Equalizer

The Knights take the lead—but the Titans refuse to surrender.

🔥 1st Down – Xander (12) hits Jalen (4) for 9 yards, just short of a first down.🔥 2nd Down – DeShawn (22) fights through Herc (28), but Ares (29) knocks him back! No gain!

💀 3rd & 1 – Titans gamble.

Xander fakes the handoff—bootlegs right—Trevor (52) closing in—PASS TO TREY (3)!

🏈 HE MAKES THE GRAB!

💥 Kai (9) lays a brutal hit, but Trey stays inbounds! First down!

Golden Knights Hold the Line

🔥 1st Down – Short run by DeShawn, swallowed by Trevor (52).🔥 2nd Down – Ares (29) breaks through, forcing Xander to throw it away!

💀 3rd & 7 – The Knights have a chance to end the drive!

🚀 Xander launches deep—Carter (4) in stride—Kai (9) tracking!

🏈 Brock leaps—BREAKS IT UP!

🏆 The Titans settle for a field goal.

✅ FIELD GOAL GOOD! ✅

💚 Tied at 27! 💚

🏈 Final Drives – Last Shots at Glory

Both teams exchange possessions, battling fiercely.

🔥 Maximus (70) continues to dominate the line, giving Brody (11) time. 🔥 Khalil (91) and Damien (97) pressure Brody, forcing quick throws. 🔥 Herc (28) and Ares (29) chase Xander (12) relentlessly.

🔥 Brock (46) breaks up a potential deep shot to Carter (4).

💀 Final Minute – One Last Chance

The Knights drive downfield.

🔥 1st Down – Short gain to Grayden (84).🔥 2nd Down – Chevy (33) fights for extra yards.

💀 3rd & 5 – A Risky Call

Brody drops back—Titans bring the blitz!

💥 Maximus(70) holds the line, but Marcus (54) comes free—Brody dodges—fires deep!

🏈 Ezan (1) MAKES THE CATCH!

🚀 HE’S GONE! 35 YARDS TO GLORY!

🏈 TOUCHDOWN, KNIGHTS! 🏈

🔥 The Golden Army is in CHAOS! 🔥

🏆 Knights 34 – Titans 27 🏆

🏈 Titans' Last Stand – A Miracle Drive

💥 1:15 on the clock. The Titans need a touchdown.

🔥 1st Down – Jalen (4) gets open, 12-yard gain!🔥 2nd Down – DeShawn (22) powers through Ares (29), but Herc (28) shuts him down!

💀 3rd & 6 – Xander under pressure.

🚀 He rolls right—Trevor (52) chasing—fires to Malik (17)!

🏈 CAUGHT! HE ESCAPES! DOWN TO THE 10-YARD LINE!

💥 20 SECONDS LEFT. 1st & Goal.

🔥 Xander fakes the handoff—boots left—Kai (9) closing in—PASS TO TREY (3)!

🏈 TOUCHDOWN, TITANS! 🏈

💚 Titans' sideline ERUPTS! 💚

🏆 Tied at 34! 🏆

🚀 3 SECONDS LEFT. OVERTIME IS COMING. 🚀

🏆 END OF REGULATION – THE WAR IS NOT OVER! 🏆

🔥 Both teams delivered everything they had!🔥 Maximus, Herc, Brody, Ares, Brock, and Grayden SHINED for Gold!🔥 Xander, Jalen, DeShawn, Malik, and Carter were TITANS on the field!🔥 The mascots rally their sides—Milo howls, the Golden Knight raises his sword, Titanus slams the ground!

💀 OVERTIME BEGINS. WHO CLAIMS GLORY? 💀

(To join the Gold Army, contact @brodygold, @goldenherc9 or @polo-drone-001)

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

The Assassination of Gedaliah

1 And it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah the son of Elishama, of the royal seed, and one of the king’s chief men, and ten men with him, came to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam unto Mizpah, and there they ate bread together, in Mizpah. 2 And Ishmael the son of Nethaniah arose, and the ten men that were with him, and smote Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan with the sword, and killed him, whom the king of Babylon had appointed over the land. 3 And Ishmael smote all the Jews that were with him, with Gedaliah, at Mizpah, and the Chaldeans that were found there, the men of war.

4 And it came to pass the second day after he had killed Gedaliah, and no man knew it, 5 that there came men from Shechem, from Shiloh, and from Samaria, eighty men, having their beards shaven and their clothes rent, and having cut themselves; with oblations and incense in their hand, to bring them to the house of Jehovah. 6 And Ishmael the son of Nethaniah went forth from Mizpah to meet them, weeping all along as he went; and it came to pass when he met them, he said unto them, Come to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam. 7 And it was so, when they came into the midst of the city, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, he and the men that were with him, slew them, and cast them into the midst of the pit. 8 But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Do not kill us, for we have hidden stores in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he forbore, and did not kill them among their brethren.

9 And the pit into which Ishmael had cast all the dead bodies of the men whom he had slain by the side of Gedaliah was the one which Asa the king had made for fear of Baasha king of Israel: Ishmael the son of Nethaniah filled it with the slain. 10 And Ishmael carried away captive all the remnant of the people that were in Mizpah, the king’s daughters, and all the people that remained in Mizpah, whom Nebuzar-adan the captain of the body-guard had committed to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam: Ishmael the son of Nethaniah carried them away captive, and departed to go over to the children of Ammon.

11 And Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were with him, heard of all the evil that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had done; 12 and they took all the men, and went to fight with Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and found him by the great waters that are at Gibeon. 13 And it came to pass when all the people that were with Ishmael saw Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were with him, then they were glad. 14 And all the people that Ishmael had carried away captive from Mizpah turned about and came back, and went to Johanan the son of Kareah. 15 But Ishmael the son of Nethaniah escaped from Johanan with eight men, and went to the children of Ammon. 16 Then Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were with him, took all the remnant of the people whom he had recovered from Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, from Mizpah, after he had slain Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the mighty men of war, and the women, and the children, and the eunuchs, whom he had brought again from Gibeon; 17 and they departed, and dwelt at Geruth-Chimham, which is by Bethlehem, to go to enter into Egypt, 18 because of the Chaldeans; for they feared them, because Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had smitten Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had appointed over the land. — Jeremiah 41 | Literal Emphasis Translation (LET) The Literal Emphasis Bible is in the public domain Cross References: Genesis 14:14; Genesis 33:18; Genesis 37:12; Judges 6:2; 1 Samuel 30:1; 1 Samuel 30:17; 2 Samuel 3:16; 2 Samuel 3:27; 2 Samuel 19:37-38; 1 Kings 20:20; 2 Kings 25:23; 2 Kings 25:25; Nehemiah 2:10; Nehemiah 2:19; Psalm 41:9; Psalm 55:23; Isaiah 14:19; Isaiah 45:3; Isaiah 51:12; Jeremiah 42:1; Jeremiah 42:8; Jeremiah 42:14; Jeremiah 43:4; Jeremiah 50:4; Luke 12:4-5; John 13:18; Hebrews 11:38

Commentary on Jeremiah 41 by Matthew Henry

[whimsicaldiaeries]

જ⁀➴ SESSION 1: School Bus Graveyard TTRPG 🍓 ̟ !! ‧₊˚ ⋅

౨ৎ ˖ ࣪⊹ PROLOGUE I. First Day of College / Field Trip to Savannah

CHARACTER INTRODUCTIONS

in order (L-R)

Ereighkauh Torres-Santiago / erika

Beatrix y Alvarez / eros

Parker Claymoore / tsugi

Esther Sterling / bri

and our wonderful Game Master, @i-eat-pretty-things

watch the live stream here!

NPC INTRODUCTIONS

ISAIAH REED

right hand-man of ereighkauh torres-santiago in the brushfire syndicate

• manages the syndicate whenever ET-S isn't present

• closest friend and confidante of ET-S

APOLLO MARTINEZ

beatrix's drummer in their band SAINT and one of her closest friends

• fine arts student

• keeps bea in check and practically acts like her older brother

NATALYA ROMANOV

parker's academic buddy turned sour rival

• used to deeply respect parker until he got framed for cheating (oblivious to the truth)

• parker switched courses after the incident and natalya thinks herself better than parker for staying in medicine

ADALSTEIN STERLING

esther's beloved father

they still have yet to have official char art i'm sorrry :((((

CHARACTER SHEETS

EREIGHKAUH TORRES SANTIAGO

PARKER CLAYMORE

BEATRIX Y ALVAREZ

ESTHER STERLING

౨ৎ ˖ ࣪⊹ PROLOGUE I. First Day of College / Field Trip to Savannah

P.S there might be extra detail on ereighkauh's P.O.V since i play her and pay the most attention to her scenes/moments

CALL TIME: 9:00 A.M.

ESTHER . . . wakes up at 4:30 A.M., diligently doing all her chores, read a few books, takes a walk and cooks a wonderful breakfast for her father and herself

BEATRIX . . . wakes up at 6:00 A.M., switching through outfits and seeing what fits her best, and indulges in a 1-hour everything shower alongside a meticulous skincare regimen

EREIGHKAUH . . . wakes up at 7:45 A.M, late due to her tiring commitment last night from her brushfire syndicate organization. frenzied, she whips her outfit up on a hurry, does her hair buns poorly, and barely eats breakfast

PARKER . . . wakes up at 4:00 A.M., diligently doing all his chores and training, catching the bus early

FIRST NPC INTERACTION

ADALSTEIN STERLING bids his daughter, esther, an excited and proud goodbye with heartwarming "i love you"s

A.S : got everything you need, sport? E.S : mhm! A.S : *hug* you got this champ E.S : thanks father :) i'll be on my way! A.S : don't forget to text me when you're on your way to school! love you!

APOLLO MARTINEZ sneaks up on his bassist, beatrix, and checks up on her

A.M : ey good mornin' ! wonder when you were gonna wake up! B.A : get your hand off of me! who wonders where that hand has been! could've been up your ass or somethin' A.M : *dramatically puts his hand on his chest in faux offense* and i thought you knew me by now, beatrix! i don't just put my hand in anywhere ;) B.A : okay, you gotta stop making these gross comments. i'm gonna throw up on you! A.M : *gasp* don't you dare! this is new and i got this for our band practice (flexes awesome outfit) B.A : come on, we gotta get to school now >.> A.M : whatever you say ... *pettily starts rubbing his hand on her shoulder aggressively out of spite*

ISAIAH REED calls up ereighkauh to check up on her and her first day of school

E-T.S : *answering the phone in a hideous comedic angle, down with her double chin* what do you want. i'm stressed. I.R : *also calling from a hideous zoomed angle from up his forehead* i was sta- wh- why the hell do you look like that ?? why do you look like that esme ?! look at your hair! E-T.S : don't even ask. it's the first day of school and i woke up late 'coz of yesterday! I.R : first day and that's the impression you're gonna make, mate? E-T.S : whatever! why're you calling this early?! I.R : just makin' sure to check up on ya! you told me something about school starting at 9:00 A.M., it's 8:15 now? E-T.S : i'm gonna find a way ... I.R : anythin' you want me to look after while you're in your first day? E-T.S : i'll come by over there after school. just make sure everything's going okay, and could you check up on our supply stock in the safehouse? i think we're running out I.R : alright, go ahead and catch up somehow. don't get sweaty now!

NATALYA ROMANOV bumps into parker at the bus stop

N.R : ...parker. didn't expect to see you taking the bus today. P.C : *sigh* yup, it's me, taking the bus today. i gotta take these ones to the academic supervisor otherwise i won't be able to get on the first day of school. N.R : and i thought you had given up already. like the traitor you are. P.C : if this was about the cheating, i told you it wasn't me! *awkward long bus ride ensues*

FIRST PERIOD (omg this part bruh HAHAHAHAH)

apollo martinez and beatrix y alvarez enter the classroom, apollo sees 2 vacant seats next to ereighkauh and sits beside her

APOLLO : *sits down besides ereighkauh, sits up with his legs on the table* hola senorita, how're you doin? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) EREI : *looks at him up and down* uhh ... nice outfit you got there. bet you get a lot of compliments with it. APOLLO : i mean, compliments are great'n'all, but they really mean more when they come from someone with similar taste. bet you get a lot of compliments too, hm? *glances at her hot pink jacket* EREI : *leans on her palm, visibly amused. sees his drumsticks poking out of his backpack* hm. you play in a band? APOLLO : oh yeah, i actually got band practice with my bestie over hereee... *points to beatrix* hey bea! check out this cutie! BEATRIX: *unimpressed* really? putting your dirty shoes on the table like that? (insert more insults too many to mention) *sits next to ereighkauh* EREI: *quite awkward as the two are bantering and she's seated in between them* uh, your outfit looks nice too (at bea) BEATRIX: *smirks at erei and leans in closer* oh, now you're making me blush! but seriously, you've got good taste. i mean-- if you want a real compliment, we could talk more. you're not too bad yourself. EREI: INTENSE BI PANIC (had to cut the scene due to intense bi panic XDDDDDDDDDDDDDD)

no guys random comment, in out of character i was PANICKING FR kasjdhaksh bi panic was real oh my GOD i was not speaking coherently anymore GAGHSJDAKSDHAS

SECOND PERIOD (GenEd History)

esther, being organized and prepared as usual, checks her to do lists for the day on her notion (we love an organized girlie) and heads to class early.

a while after, erei and bea arrives to class together, and erei sees esther sitting by the windowside. she approaches esther

EREI: hey! this seat taken? :) ESTHER: no- oh! esme! didn't know we were taking the same class! EREI: i know! relieved to finally see a familiar face again T.T how's first day of school goin' for ya? ESTHER: it's kind of the same, really. i don't talk to anyone as always. you know how nervous and shy i am with people! EREI: typical esther. ESTHER: pfft, shut up! anyways, where's your friend? i saw that you were talking to a ... purple girl! EREI: well yeah! she's actually with me right now! *shifts to unblock the view, revealing bea* ESTHER: oh, gosh, didn't see you there. hi! i'm esther! BEA: *socially awkward, goes blank and just stares at her for a few seconds* oh. i'm bea. beatrix. *plops down her bag and sits down without waiting for esther's response* ESTHER: ah- i see ... OvO *shifts over to erei* your new friend is ... very interesting! you know, she's actually pretty... pretty enough to- is she your type? EREI: *glances at bea, realizing that she's actually pretty cute... appearance wise. personality wise, not so much yet.* she's pretty cute, i'll give her that. ESTHER: well, if anything happens between you, give me a call, okay? ;)

punkstar ship canon ASJKHBDFJKASHF

mr. thomas (NOOOO) enters the classroom, bringing along parker after they sorted his papers out. parker finally moves to a seat, besides beatrix, and she ends up touring him on her sketchbook and artworks. parker, in genuine curiosity, admires bea and bea in turn feels happy with his presence. (HES SUCH A WHOLESOME CINNAMOROLL PLS !!! MUST PROTECC !!!!)

as mr. thomas commences the class, he invites all the students to introduce themselves. ereighkauh feels a striking sense of familiarity when parker introduces himself, mentally noting to keep an eye on him.

mr. thomas introduces his class's group semester project: a historical documentary about savannah. after some talking'n'mingling, the four characters eventually form their group. mr. thomas hands out the pink slips to the students for the field trip to savannah: where it'll all start ...

AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES

EREIGHKAUH . . . stops by at the brushfire syndicate's safehouse, checking in on its state and supply stock

ISAIAH : oi! there she is! EREI : hey, it's me! remember that thing i told you to check up on earlier morning? supply stock? ISAIAH : yeah 'bout that, we are indeed running outta 'em a little bit. more on food and medicine. and one of our guys kinda sprained an ankle, so we had to just make a makeshift cast. we can see that medic, yeah? the one that patched up johnny the last time around? (parker mention?!) EREI : yeah! tell the others to get restock the supplies soon, we'll need it probably. ISAIAH : gotcha. any activities for the day, ereighkauh? EREI : nope. not much.

BEATRIX . . . goes to band practice with her two bandmates: apollo and rayne.

BEATRIX, oddly enough, doesn't seem focused as she tunes her guitar. she recalls the events of earlier, specifically when she caught a few words from esther and erei's exchange-- overhearing that beatrix was actually erei's type.

APOLLO : *noticing her lack of focus during practice* uhh, hey? earth to beatrix? BEA : what? what do you want from me? APOLLO : uh, hello? we're about to start- you're kinda spacing ouut! heeey, what's gotten into you? BEA : n- nothing. damn it, why am i even thinking about this? APOLLO : hmmm. yeah that definitely looks like "nothing" there bea.. okaay, what's goin' on? is it that little bubblegum girl at art class? BEA : i- it's not! i don't even know what you're talking about! *plays her guitar louder than usual over his voice* APOLLO : ey ey eyy! careful with the guitar, man! you're gonna break the strings! BEA : i'm gonna break your face next if you don't shut up about- bubblegum girl- whatever her name is! APOLLO : ah so you do know who i'm talking about ;)

ESTHER . . . passes by the grocery store to pick up some food, and checks her lists to buy. on the way home, erei pops in a text to esther.

erei: hey ezzy !!! erei: can i have dinner there for tonight ??? :3 i miss ur cooking :(( esther : Yeah, that would be great! :) esther : I'm just gonna cook dinner for my dad too esther : Then you can come over :)

ESTHER freshens up a bit in the shower before heading to the kitchen to cook dinner, whipping up a simple dish with sausages and sauted vegetables. EREIGHKAUH shows up at her doorstep.

esther serves a delicious meal with steak, sauted vegetables, scrambled egg, and java rice. erei takes a mental note to make esther her personal chef when she becomes ultra-rich XD.

erei, during dinner, talks about her potential budding crush on apollo, and asks esther if she could accompany one of her org's men to restock the food and medicine supplies tomorrow. P.S esther is the only outsider aware of erei's occupation, and occasionally helps & supports the org's needs from time to time

PARKER . . . having his permission slip signed by his aunt, walks outside his house to see natalya. he greets and waves natalya

PARKER : hey natalya ! :D what's up? are you waiting for someone? NATALYA : hm, parker. how was the first day? PARKER : oh, well, it was good! :D i uhm, i got to know some people !! ^__^ you know, there was this one girl and she had very interesting art skills, and there was this other girl- i don't think she's from here, she knows how to cook! isn't that cool? and there was this one girl, i think she was wearing a very interesting unique pink jacket! for some reason, it kinda reminds me of a bubblegum ... what about you? :D NATALYA : you're telling me that you got with some girls. ._. PARKER : uh - i mean, they seem interesting enough! they're nice people :DD NATALYA : *raises eyebrow* and how am i supposed to believe the words of a cheater? PARKER : aha, well, natalya ... i told you this already: look, it wasn't me who cheated :( but if you don't believe me, well, you could see it for yourself !! especially the bubblegum girl, she was very approachable! NATALYA : i have no time to talk with such a traitor. PARKER : so cold :( we used to be buddies ... come on! i'll treat you, it's after school, do you have anything to do today! don't you wanna hang out like we used to? we're still friends... aren't we? :( NATALYA : you? taking me out? PARKER : mhm! my treat! you did exceptionally well on your exams, so why not? :D NATALYA : and here i thought we stopped becoming friends after you shifted ... PARKER : doesn't hurt to have a friend, hm? :D NATALYA : ...i'll have to think about it. i have some lab stuff to deal with today.

DAY OF THE FIELD TRIP

eventually, everybody reaches savannah. the group mates come together and tour around the place to see what information they could pick up on. walking down the street, a voice follows them, a tour lady:

"hey! could i all interest you in a tour of the sorrel-weed house? it's free of charge!"

esther, initially hesitant and even slightly suspicious on this offer, rejects the woman. ereighkauh, however, presses the group on accepting the offer- as 'it might be difficult to get back here later on'. and the infamous line: WHAT'S THE WORST THAT COULD HAPPEN!  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ stubborn and unrelenting, erei pushes through despite bea and esther's hesitances.

the tour starts with the introduction of the house's haunted history, taking them from room-to-room, until the tour lady takes a sudden phone call and leaves the group together in the living room.

ESTHER : well. seems like we were left alone here, huh? so where's your free tour, hm, erei? EREI : ....... FREE SELF TOUR! whiiiich is even better 'coz we get to see all the details by ourselves! you know! BEATRIX : oh my god ... EREI : uhhh- WOW! look at this NICE SHINY THING ! look at meeee - i'm able to observe it - in detail - at my own will ! wooow!! *is pointing to set of keys* ESTHER : EREI. don't touch that. what if they walk in and see you having that - what if they say you're a thief ?! - what if we get kicked out from the house - or worse, get arre- EREI : ESTHEEER! hey, calm down giirlll! *pats her on the back* we'll be fiinee! you gotta loosen up every once in a while, like i said earlier - what's the worst that could haappeeeen! you don't get to see this often - like, be alone in a supposedly haunted unfamiliar house ... without any tour ...... that is not how i want it to sound it to be........ ESTHER: *staring in disbelief* you know what? what really is the worst thing that could happen ... maybe i am worrying too much. BEATRIX : por favor... EREI : what do you think, parker? getting a free tour in this cool house in savannah?! it's awesome isn't it! PARKER : well - wouldn't what you're doing be breaking the rules ? T__T as much as i want to, especially with you, such a cheerful girl as yourself, i think we should just stay and wait for our tour lady. esther's right - we shouldn't just waltz freely and invade the house - we don't want to do crimes now do we? :D EREI : *not listening as he talks, just going to the set of keys and taking it, beholding it for the world to see* BEATRIX : *mutters something in spanish, shooting a warning glare at erei* "if anything bad happens, you'll be the one to blame..."

erei, faintly recalling that there was this one room that they haven't explored yet, goes to unlock its door and ta dah - it's the basement! everybody else, in defeat, follow behind. esther stays behind erei, holding on to her shoulders. she grabs her hand, holding erei close. "can i hold your hand ?? i just wanna know that you're safe - and this basement scares me T__T " (shes too precious stop)

walking down the basement, it's actually quite well-lit! but a buzzing - a persistent ringing starts to linger in their ears - one that erei could faintly recall hearing in the incident. she grows slightly unnerved, but steels herself into descending down the basement.

erei arrives in the basement, everyone following behind her. she takes in everything with curiosity. in her peripheral vision, she sees something weird -

the ringing gets louder as she takes notice of it, and the creature stares at them. erei immediately turns her head towards its direction, but in a blink, it's gone. ( alnst blink gone mentioned ??) everybody notices that erei seems to just be staring at a dark corner in the room.

erei then convinces herself that it might've been her mind playing tricks on her - it is quite a dark basement after all, and she's pretty tired at this point of the day.

esther, concerned : erei? are you okay? seems like you saw something .. erei, snapping back to reality : yeah! no, i'm fine. just thought i saw something.

erei turns around to face esther, and there esther sees it again: this time, it's from a far distance - slowly reaching closer and closer behind erei.

esther, in horror at this sight, panickedly taps erei. erei turns around again, and there it is: face to face.

erei, equally panicked, falls down and stumbles back - and the phantom claws at her face before disappearing once again.

END OF PROLOGUE I

FUN DOODLES !!

HEYAAA OMG I HAD SO MUCH FUN IN THIS SESH !! dude this is just the prologue but we already spent like so many hours ... we played from 10 pm until 2:30 am how crazy is that !!

HAHAHAHAH WE WERE ACTUALLY ARGUING ABOUT THE PHANTOMS TEETH

AND OMG YHEHQWUHUEA having a crush on an npc is hard guys !!

[neogathering]

Don't listen to demons.  Learn to recognize when a demon is speaking to your mind and lying to you (Matthew 16:22-23, Luke 4:9-11) and reject the satanic message with God's truth found in the bible (Ephesians 6:10-18).

Demons roam throughout the earth tempting God's creation (Matthew 12:43-45) in order to turn people from God so they'll do Satan's will (1 Peter 5:8-10).

But greater is the power of the Holy Spirit living in you than demonic forces that are in the world (Isaiah 54:17, John 14:26-27, 1 John 4:4).  In Christ, you will defeat demonic forces and fulfill God's calling on your life (1 Samuel 16:10-13).  Have faith, be bold, and press forward (Joshua 1:8-9).

God empower you and bless you, always.

[garden-of-thoughts-fruit-of-lips]

The witness is very true!

A Revelation from the Revealer of secrets

Repent the kingdom of the heavens have drawn near.

Prophecy = 42 months, 1,260 days, that is 3 in a half times

FYI, the probability of accurately predicting specific details about human behavior thousands of years into the future is incredibly low. Many statisticians and scholars agree that assigning an exact number is hard, but the probability could be something like 1 in billions or even more. Predicting the future involves countless variables and unknowns that are nearly impossible to foresee accurately over such a long period.

Why use the scriptures? Because they are God's Word, spoken through His prophets (Amos 3:7), who God is rewarding as stated in the scriptures (Revelation 11:18). Prophecies about the last days, inspired by God's Spirit (2 Peter 1:21), were written to the congregations.

Therefore may the ones who have an ear hear what the spirit says to the congregations (Revelation 2:7).

Therefore….

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Isaiah 2:22

For your own sakes, quit trusting in mere man, Who is only the breath in his nostrils. Why should he be taken into account?

Revelation 1:1

A revelation by Jesus Christ, which God gave him, to show his slaves the things that must shortly take place. And he sent his angel and presented it in signs through him to his slave John

Revelation 1:3

Happy is the one who reads aloud and those who hear the words of this prophecy and who observe the things written in it, for the appointed time is near.

Revelation 1:11

saying: “What you see, write in a scroll and send it to the seven congregations:…”

Deuteronomy 13: 1-4

In case a prophet or one who foretells by dreams arises in your midst and gives you a sign or a portent, and the sign or the portent about which he spoke to you comes true while he is saying, ‘Let us walk after other gods,’ gods that you have not known, ‘and let us serve them,’ you must not listen to the words of that prophet or that dreamer, for Jehovah your God is testing you to know whether you love Jehovah your God with all your heart and all your soul. After Jehovah your God you should walk, him you should fear, his commandments you should keep, to his voice you should listen; he is the one you should serve, and to him you should hold fast.

Daniel 8: 23-25

And in the final part of their kingdom, as the transgressors act to a completion, a fierce-looking king who understands ambiguous sayings will stand up. His power will become great, but not through his own power. He will bring ruin in an extraordinary way, and he will be successful and act effectively. He will bring mighty ones to ruin, also the people made up of the holy ones.  And by his cunning he will use deception to succeed; and in his heart he will exalt himself; and during a time of security he will bring many to ruin. He will even stand up against the Prince of princes, but he will be broken without human hand

Daniel 11:45

And he will plant his royal tents between the grand sea and the holy mountain of Decoration; and he will come all the way to his end, and there will be no helper for him.

Revelation 17:17

For God put it into their hearts to carry out his thought, yes, to carry out their one thought by giving their kingdom to the wild beast, until the words of God will have been accomplished

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1 Peter 1:10

Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the undeserved kindness meant for you made a diligent inquiry and a careful search.

Matthew 15: 10,11

With that he called the crowd near and said to them: “Listen and get the sense of it: It is not what enters into a man’s mouth that defiles him, but it is what comes out of his mouth that defiles him.”

Revelation 13:5-7

It was given a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies, and it was given authority to act for 42 months. And it opened its mouth in blasphemies against God to blaspheme his name and his dwelling place, even those residing in heaven. It was permitted to wage war with the holy ones and conquer them, and it was given authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation.

The wild beast has opened its mouth and spoken. How do we know because God Word shines light on it.

James 1:19

Know this, my beloved brothers: Everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger

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2 Peter 1:21

For prophecy was at no time brought by man’s will, but men spoke from God as they were moved by holy spirit.

Isaiah 14: 13,14

You said in your heart, ‘I will ascend to the heavens. Above the stars of God I will lift up my throne, And I will sit down on the mountain of meeting, In the remotest parts of the north. I will go up above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself resemble the Most High.’

God said, "Let it be luminaries in the expanse of the heavens." These luminaries will serve as signs for days and years. (Genesis 1:14)

Biblically, they used a lunar calendar, which is based on the cycles of the moon. 🌙 According to the biblical calendar, a year consists of 360 days. 📅

Going off the lunar calendar, 1,260 days is equivalent to 42 months. That's exactly 3 in a half times

Why is this number of months/days important because this is how long the holy city is being trampled on underfoot, 42 months. (Revelation 11:2)

Which is also the same amount of months the wild beast opened his mouth and spoke for. (Revelation 13:5,6). Giving breath/life to the image (Revelation 13:15)

The moon is being mentioned as being beneath the feet of the woman in Rev 12:1.

Therefore, since the nations trampled the holycity underfoot for 42 months. (Revelation 11:2) This refers to the moon. Since the moon is beneath her feet. (Revelation 12:1)

Ironically, walking on the moon was a big milestone, and all the earth followed with admiration (Revelation 13:3). The moon is "underfoot."

Neil Armstrong, "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind."

When did this image of the moon start to speak?

Opening of the mouth = the launch of the Apollo 11 mission, which aimed to be the first humans on the moon.

Closing of the mouth = the last moon mission Apollo 17. It was the final mission of the Apollo program, and it marked the last time humans been to the moon to this day

July 16, 1969 December 19, 1972

Keep in mind the Lunar Calendar 📅 360 days a year.

A common year has 365 days. So, for most years, if your birthday was on a Friday, the following year, it will walk forward to be on a Saturday. Because of this walk back a day each year

1972 - 1969 = 3 years

December 19 walk back a day each yr = December 16

(Do not count the leap year 02/29/1972)

July 16, 1969 to December 16, 1972

If counted by the days = 1,260 days

If counted by the month = 42 months

If counted by the year = 3 in a half

Green dot = Apollo 11 (first humans on the moon)

Blue dot = Apollo 17 (last time humans been to the moon)

Red dot = leap year (do not count this day since it adds an extra day)

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Revelation 12:1

...and the moon was beneath her feet...

* 1,260 days

Revelation 12:6

...prepared by God and where they would feed her for 1,260 days

Revelation 11: 3,4

I will cause my two witnesses to prophesy for 1,260 days dressed in sackcloth.” These are symbolized by the two olive trees and the two lampstands and are standing before the Lord of the earth

[themexicanduck]

Isaiah 45:9-10The Message

8-10 “Open up, heavens, and rain.     Clouds, pour out buckets of my goodness! Loosen up, earth, and bloom salvation;     sprout right living.     I, God, generate all this. But doom to you who fight your Maker—     you’re a pot at odds with the potter! Does clay talk back to the potter:     ‘What are you doing? What clumsy fingers!’ Would a sperm say to a father,     ‘Who gave you permission to use me to make a baby?’ Or a fetus to a mother,     ‘Why have you cooped me up in this belly?’”

[theprayerfulword]

March 11

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Acts 1:8 Jesus said, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Colossian 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Philippians 2:13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.

Psalm 84:11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly.

Isaiah 44:22 I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you.

May you always give to the Lord the worship and praise which arises from your heart when He has spent time with you on the threshing floor, revealing to you the chaff to remove and empowering you, in His love, to obtain that victory. Numbers 15

May you remember the words of the Lord that you may follow them and not turn away to go after the lusts of your heart and the desire of your eyes, for as you walk in the paths God leads you, you will be consecrated to the Lord Who brought you out of the world to be His own. Numbers 15

May you not be involved or entangled with anything pertaining to those who stand in pride and rebellion against the leading of God's Spirit, for by His mercy, their fall will be swift and complete, that they may be purged and refined, and know God's redemption. Numbers 16:26

May you walk in humility before God and man, realizing that your sentence of death for sin against God was fulfilled by the Son He loves, Who now draws you to Himself so that, just as He joined you in the flesh and took the punishment that was your inheritance, you may join Him in the Spirit to share the reward that is His inheritance. Mark 15

May you go boldly before the men in power with the God-given desires of your heart, for though they will be surprised, the power of God will make a way and open a door for His will to be done. Mark 15:43-45

My child, I have sought you out and hemmed you in. You have been searched for and pursued relentlessly, heedless of cost required or time taken. It was no chance encounter or casual, arbitrary selection that brought you to Me. You, specifically, were on My heart and in My thoughts through all that was required to bring you to a saving knowledge of Me. Having then found you, at odds with Me, wild, distrustful, independent, fearful from the past of being led or harnessed or yoked, I constrained you, limited your options, kept you close, responded to your needs, demonstrated My faithfulness, taught you to seek all good things from My hand. In patience, with gentleness and kindness, I showed your heart a safe and loving place in My household. As a good Father looks after His children, I sought a relationship with you personally, as well as through others, knowing your frailty and your weakness, yet not overlooking it when pride or flesh acted out, always guiding you by the courteous and caring strength of the Spirit, speaking a word of encouragement to your heart when needed, or a word of conviction to your soul when required. As you have learned not to shy away from My presence, but to draw near to Me, you have had many questions, and you have made many honest mistakes. My correction and rebuke is always in love to teach you and see you grow in understanding and knowledge, increasing in wisdom, never responding to you in anger or out of frustration, for I never grow tired of you, delighting in you constantly. My desire is for you to know the unity that I and the Father share as One, so I wait for you to join Me in silent times, quiet times, solitary times so that you can learn of Me, and thus, learn of the Father, coming into unity of mind, unity of heart, unity of purpose, letting go of your viewpoints and relinquishing your opinions that cause you to rush into action that I have not assigned. In this way, calmed, settled, at peace in your thoughts, at rest in My Spirit, with My Word hid in your heart, you can wait on Me as a loving child waits, confident that all is in control, ready to do the work of My kingdom when it is time, not off playing your own games when I call. Keep My vision always centered before you, fresh and vivid, letting what I have revealed to you be a light to your path and a lamp to your feet, recalling that which I have made known to you, minute by minute, hour by hour, for the work is Mine, and the power is Mine, but the joy and the fellowship of the victory is yours through obedience in My Name.

May the Lord hear your prayer, and save you by His name from ruthless strangers who have no regard for God but are attacking you through slander, and may He vindicate you by His might and sustain you by His faithfulness. Psalm 54

May you make a freewill offering to the Lord and give praise to His name, for it is good, because He has delivered you from all your troubles and your eyes have looked in triumph on the defeat of the spiritual powers which are arrayed in enmity against God and those He holds dear. Psalm 54

May you be directed in a straight way by honesty and integrity as all good and blameless people are and not fall beneath a load of sin as the wicked do. Proverbs 11:5

May you be delivered in righteousness as the upright are, so that you will not be trapped by evil desires as the unfaithful are. Proverbs 11:6

[thedalatribune]

© Paolo Dala

Shame

...we can sometimes fall into the trap of thinking, “Well, if it’s always good to move beyond shame, then shame must always be a bad thing.” That would be a trap, I think. That would be like saying, “Since we should always seek healing from having our skin cut, therefore surgery is always a bad thing.”

...Having your skin cut by a knife is not in itself a good thing, and neither is shame in itself a good thing. But given the reality of disease, being cut by a knife may become a kind of good thing because of what it leads to - namely, healing. That’s the way it is, I think, with shame in the New Testament.

Sometimes shame functions like surgery to bring us to the healing that we need, but that doesn’t mean that all shame has a healing function, any more than all skin cutting leads to health. There is surgery, and there is stabbing. So, we need to make distinctions...

...there’s misplaced shame, the kind we should not have, and well-placed shame, the kind we should have, but only temporarily while it does its healing work.

This is 2 Timothy 1:8: “Do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner.” So, there are two kinds of things in that verse that you should not be ashamed of, shouldn’t feel shame about:

speaking about the Lord Jesus [and]

being associated with somebody who’s in prison for the Lord Jesus.

It doesn’t matter how many people belittle you or make fun of you. Which shows us that, for the Christian, the source of shame should not come from the false opinions of other people, no matter how belittling they are. That takes a great deal of self-identity in and for Jesus to live through that.

Another example is when Jesus said, “Whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels” (Mark 8:38). If human opinion is more emotionally powerful than God’s opinion of us, and if the power of human opinion cripples us and silences us with shame because we claim to be a Christian, we are not going to stand in the judgment, Jesus says...

Now, what about well-placed shame - namely, the kind we ought to have, at least temporarily? Paul says to the Corinthians who were doubting the resurrection, “Wake up from your drunken stupor, as is right, and do not go on sinning. For some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame” (1 Corinthians 15:34). They ought to feel shame, he’s saying. And in 1 Corinthians 6:5, when the Christians were disputing with each other and taking that dispute into the secular courts, he says, “I say this to your shame. Can it be that there is no one among you wise enough to settle a dispute between the brothers?”

...I conclude that well-placed shame says you should feel shame for having a hand in anything that dishonors God, no matter how strong or wise or right it may look in the eyes of men. Now, when I say that we should feel shame if it is well-placed because of our wrongdoing, I don’t mean that we should feel shame 'indefinitely', any more than we ought to spend the rest of our lives on the surgeon’s operating table. I call it well-placed shame because it ought to be there, but it ought not to stay there.

So the key question for both misplaced shame and well-placed shame is, How do we properly move beyond both of them? How do we get rid of both of them?

...[A] promise from God that covers both cases of misplaced shame and well-placed shame, so that we can get rid of both of them appropriately, quickly. Here’s Isaiah 45:17: “You [namely, you who believe] shall not be put to shame or confounded to all eternity.” Which Paul then applies to Christians with these words in Romans 10:11: “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” No one, finally, will be shamed in the kingdom of God. It will be over.

John Piper Shame: Its Uses and Abuses

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Major Fundie (and Adjacent) Birthdays in October

October 1-

Lydia Romeike and Trace Bates celebrate 2 years of marriage.

October 4-

Charles and Tammy Paine celebrate 40 years of marriage.

Jill Noyes and David Rodrigues celebrate 27 years of marriage.

October 5-

Katie Bates Clark turns 24.

Josie Bates and Kelton Balka celebrate 6 years of marriage.

Cade Foehner and Gabby Barrett celebrate 5 years of marriage.

October 7-

Matt Roloff turns 63.

October 8-

Mackynzie Duggar turns 15.

October 9-

Daxton King turns 5.

October 11-

Mark Driscoll turns 54.

John Luke Robertson turns 29.

Johannah Duggar turns 19.

Nehemiah Keller turns 3.

October 12-

Kirk Cameron turns 54.

Laura Lentz turns 45.

October 13-

Curtis Bowers turns 59.

October 14-

Esther Keyes Bates turns 27.

Bethany Baird and Dav Beal celebrate 6 years of marriage.

Emerson Wells and Jack Bates celebrate 1 year of marriage.

October 16-

Isaiah Bates turns 20.

October 17-

Kenna Bates turns 2.

October 19-

Phillip Waller turns 8.

October 21-

Isaac Plath turns 19.

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🏔️ The New Jerusalem — God's Mountain, Eden Restored, and the City Coming Down From Heaven

> “Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.”

— Revelation 21:2 (NKJV)

The New Jerusalem is not a symbol. It is a real city, currently in Heaven, prepared by Jesus Himself. It is God’s dwelling with man, the Bride of the Lamb, and the place where Eden, Mount Zion, and the House of God are fulfilled — permanently.

Let’s explore the overwhelming biblical evidence that the New Jerusalem is a literal, physical, pyramid-shaped city that will descend from Heaven to Earth, bringing God’s government and presence for a thousand years, and then forever.

📐 Dimensions: The Shape of the City

> “The city is laid out as a square... its length, breadth, and height are equal.”

— Revelation 21:16

This city is 12,000 stadia in every direction — about 1,500 miles wide, deep, and high. That’s not figurative. It is a massive, geometric structure — either a perfect cube, like the Holy of Holies (1 Kings 6:20), or more likely a pyramid, matching the image of a mountain:

Isaiah 2:2 — “The mountain of the Lord's house shall be established on the top of the mountains…”

Psalm 48:2 — “Mount Zion on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.”

✨ A City Prepared by Jesus

> “I go to prepare a place for you... and I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.”

— John 14:2–3

Jesus did not say He would build us a metaphor. He said He would prepare an actual place. The New Jerusalem is that place — God’s building, not man’s:

2 Corinthians 5:1 — “A building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.”

Hebrews 11:10 — “Abraham waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God.”

👑 Some Standing Here Will See the Kingdom

> “Assuredly, I say to you that there are some standing here who will not taste death till they see the kingdom of God present with power.”

— Mark 9:1

This verse is not allegorical. What follows is Jesus taking Peter, James, and John up a high mountain where they are shown His glorified state (Mark 9:2–8). This is often called the Transfiguration, but what they saw was a preview of the New Jerusalem:

Jesus’ face shone like the sun

His clothes were white as light

They saw Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory (Luke 9:30–31)

A cloud overshadowed them, and the Father’s voice was heard — just like in Revelation 21, where God dwells with His people

💫 The Star of Bethlehem Was the New Jerusalem

> “...the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was.”

— Matthew 2:9

This was no normal star. Stars don’t travel in front of people and stop directly above small homes. The “star” was the New Jerusalem, visible from Earth, shining with the glory of God, like it will again when it descends (Revelation 21:11).

The angels descended from this “star” and announced His birth. This aligns with Revelation 21:2 and Luke 2:9–14.

🌑 The Eclipse at Jesus' Death — Shadow from the City?

> “From the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land.”

— Matthew 27:45

This unexplained, unnatural darkness may have been more than a sign — it could have been the shadow cast by the New Jerusalem, descending from Heaven and aligning above Earth. Like in Exodus 40:34, where the glory cloud overshadowed the tabernacle, the presence of the city may have covered the Earth during this divine event.

🌊 Eden Restored: The River and the Tree of Life

> “And he showed me a pure river of water of life… On either side of the river was the tree of life…”

— Revelation 22:1–2

This is the restoration of Eden. In Genesis 2, Eden had a river flowing from it that split into four. The Tree of Life was there.

In Revelation, we see the same pattern, but eternal. The New Jerusalem is Eden, returned in glory, healing the nations.

🏞️ All the Names of the New Jerusalem in Scripture

Throughout the Bible, the New Jerusalem is referred to in many ways:

Name Verse

New Jerusalem Revelation 3:12, 21:2

The Bride Revelation 21:9

The Mountain of the Lord’s House Isaiah 2:2

Mount Zion Psalm 48:2, Isaiah 24:23

God’s Holy Mountain Isaiah 11:9, 65:25

Eden Ezekiel 28:13–14, Revelation 22:1–2

The Tabernacle of God Revelation 21:3

The House not made with hands 2 Corinthians 5:1

The City of the Living God Hebrews 12:22

Heavenly Jerusalem Galatians 4:26, Hebrews 12:22

⏳ It Will Stay for a Thousand Years

> “And they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.”

— Revelation 20:4

When Jesus returns, the city will descend to Earth. The saints will reign with Him from this city during the Millennial Kingdom — a literal 1,000-year rule on Earth.

Zechariah 14:4–9 — The Lord will stand on the Mount of Olives; living waters will flow out

Isaiah 2:3 — “Out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.”

📹 Watch the Companion Videos

Watch this quick overview of the topic on YouTube:

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6-07-2025 | Bible App Their Verse of the Day | 1 Corinthians‬ ‭16‬:‭13

🕊️🩵 “Watch, stand fast in the belief, be men, be strong.” Qorintiyim Aleph‬ ‭16‬:‭13‬ ‭🩵🕊️

Bible App | Genesis 45:5

🕊️🏜️ ““And now, do not be grieved nor displeased with yourselves because you sold me here, for Elohim sent me before you to preserve life.” ‭Berĕshith‬ ‭45‬:‭5‬ ‭🏜️🕊️

Bible App | Isaiah 53:6

🕊️📜 “We all, like sheep, went astray, each one of us has turned to his own way. And יהוה has laid on Him the crookedness of us all.” Yeshayah‬ ‭53‬:‭6‬ ‭📜🕊️‬‬

Bible App | Joshua 23:8-10

🕊️⭐️ 8: ““But cling to יהוה your Elohim, as you have done to this day. 9: “For יהוה has driven out from before you great and strong nations. As for you, no one has stood against you to this day. 10: “One man of you put a thousand to flight, for יהוה your Elohim is He who is fighting for you, as He has promised you.” Yehoshua‬ ‭23‬:‭8‬-‭10‬ ‭⭐️🕊️‬‬

Bible App | 1 Samuel 22:23

🕊️🌠 ““Remain with me, do not fear. For he who seeks my life seeks your life, but with me you are safe.”” Shemu’ĕl Aleph 22‬:‭23‬‭ 🌠🕊️

Bible App | 1 Kings 17:13

🕊️🐦‍⬛ “And Ěliyah said to her, “Do not fear, go and do as you have said, but make me a small cake from it first, and bring it to me. And afterward make some for yourself and your son.” Melaḵim Aleph 17‬:‭13‬ ‭🐦‍⬛🕊️

#Bible App | Proverbs 16:9

🕊️🖤 “A man’s heart plans his way, But יהוה establishes his steps.” ‭Mishlĕ‬ ‭16‬:‭9‬ ‭🖤🕊️‬‬

Bible App | Proverbs 21:2

🕊️✍🏻 “Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: But the LORD pondereth the hearts.” Proverbs‬ ‭21‬:‭2‬ ‭✍🏻🕊️

Music 🎶 ;Love Lifting Me by Tasha Layton “In My Weakness, When Nothing Else Could Help, Hallelujah! Your Love is Lifting Me.”

LORD✝️ YHWH✝️ אֲדֹנָי✝️ אלוהים✝️ Is Always With You 💗

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The Wise Woman

1 The wise woman builds her house, But the woman of folly tears it down with her own hands. 2 He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, But he who is devious in his ways despises Him. 3 In the mouth of the ignorant fool is a rod of lofty pride, But the lips of the wise will keep them. 4 Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, But much revenue comes by the strength of the ox. 5 A faithful witness will not lie, But a false witness breathes out lies. 6 A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding. 7 Leave the presence of a fool, As you have not known lips of knowledge there. 8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, But the folly of fools is deceit. 9 Ignorant fools scoff at guilt, But among the upright there is favor. 10 The heart knows its own bitterness, And a stranger does not share its gladness.

11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, But the tent of the upright will flourish. 12 There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. 13 Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, And the end of joy may be grief. 14 The one who turns back in his heart will be satisfied with his ways, But a good man will be satisfied with his. 15 The simple believes everything, But the prudent one discerns his steps.

16 A wise man fears and turns away from evil, But a fool gets angry and feels secure. 17 A quick-tempered man acts in folly, And a man of evil schemes is hated. 18 The simple inherit folly, But the prudent are crowned with knowledge. 19 The evil will bow down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous. 20 The poor is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many. 21 He who despises his neighbor sins, But how blessed is he who is gracious to the poor. 22 Will they not wander in error who devise evil? But lovingkindness and truth will be to those who devise good.

23 In all painful labor there is profit, But mere words from the lips lead only to want. 24 The crown of the wise is their riches, But the folly of fools is folly. 25 A truthful witness delivers souls, But he who breathes out lies is deceitful. 26 In the fear of Yahweh there is strong security, And his children will have refuge. 27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, To turn aside from the snares of death. 28 In a multitude of people is a king’s splendor, But in the dearth of people is a prince’s ruin. 29 He who is slow to anger has great discernment, But he who is quick-tempered raises up folly. 30 A tranquil heart is life to the body, But jealousy is rottenness to the bones. 31 He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him. 32 The wicked is thrust down by his own evil, But the righteous takes refuge even in his death. 33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, But in the midst of fools it is merely made known. 34 Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people. 35 The king’s favor is toward a servant who acts insightfully, But his fury is toward him who acts shamefully. — Proverbs 14 | Legacy Standard Bible (LSB) Legacy Standard Bible Copyright ©2021 by The Lockman Foundation. All rights reserved. Managed in partnership with Three Sixteen Publishing Inc. Cross References: Leviticus 5:7; Ruth 4:11; 1 Samuel 2:36; 2 Samuel 19:7; Job 8:15; Job 21:25; Job 28:28; Psalm 16:11; Psalm 36:4; Psalm 41:1; Psalm 109:17; Psalm 144:14; Proverbs 1:5; Proverbs 2:15; Proverbs 10:22; Proverbs 11:30; Proverbs 12:6; Proverbs 17:4; Proverbs 19:4; Proverbs 19:23; Proverbs 23:9; Proverbs 29:11; Ecclesiastes 7:9; Isaiah 33:6; Habakkuk 3:16; Matthew 24:45; Matthew 25:40; Romans 6:21; 1 Corinthians 3:19; James 1:19; James 4:9; Revelation 1:5

Proverbs 14 Bible Commentary - Matthew Henry (complete)

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(Read Genesis 39:1-23)

“God Is Present Even in Dark Times” by In Touch Ministries:

“The Lord is not absent during our times of trouble. His purpose is steadfast.”

“The story of Joseph illustrates how God’s sovereign hand guides His children when they go through a season of darkness. Joseph was rejected by his brothers, sold into slavery, falsely accused, and imprisoned. But in the midst of those terrible times, he experienced God’s favor.

Joseph didn’t comprehend the Lord’s intentions during those long years of slavery and imprisonment. After becoming second-in-command to Pharaoh, however, he recognized God’s purpose in allowing those lengthy struggles. Then Joseph testified to what he knew to be true: His brothers had meant to harm him, but God used all the hardship to accomplish a wonderful divine plan (Genesis 45:4-8; Genesis 50:20).

This is a helpful story to remember when troubles hit. In dark times, we’re often tempted to feel neglected by God and may even become angry with Him for letting the situation persist so long. Though we, like Joseph, may have difficulty seeing beyond our present suffering, there is a bigger picture.

If you’re living in a season of hardship, have faith that God is using it for His glory and your eternal good. All your protests cannot thwart His purpose (Isaiah 14:27), so yield to His hand as He shapes you into His Son’s image. And remember that whether it’s apparent or not, our Father’s favor is with you.”

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