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[walkswithmyfather]

Romans 8:11 (NLT) “The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you.”

Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV). “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. ”

Acts 1:6-8 (NIV). Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

“The Power Within” By In Touch Ministries:

“The love we give will always have more impact in our world than the words we say.”

“If you’ve received Jesus as your Savior, then the One who raised Him from the dead—the Holy Spirit—resides within you (Romans 8:11)! Just think about the unsurpassed power needed to bring about the resurrection. And now God’s Spirit pours His energy into producing godliness in all who follow the Lord.

In Galatians 5:22-23, we read about the “fruit of the Spirit”—the character and conduct produced by the Holy Spirit. These are qualities that we can’t generate consistently on our own. Especially in this Christmas season, the most powerful message we can give isn’t a testimony or sermon; it’s the way we live our life. The world doesn’t need more festive decorations or empty songs. Instead, it needs to witness godly families loving one another, businesspeople working with integrity and frugality, and believers serving their neighbors.

By showing peace instead of anxiety, or patience instead of frustration, a Christian bears witness to the beauty of God’s good news. The strongest gospel message doesn’t necessarily come from a pulpit; it comes from wherever you work, live, and relax—because of Jesus Christ in you. During the next few weeks and on into the New Year, be mindful of the message you preach through your words and actions.”

[Photo thanks to Leohoho at Unsplash]

[claraoswalds]

This is a brand new science for me, and I love it. The language of luck. 'Cause what is a coincidence but a form of accident? Two things bumping together unexpectedly. Like you and me.

[paramasqueradeva]

The Chara Timeline Epi 6- 10 [Deltarune/Undertale Comic Dub]

(Collab W/ @washerpizza and Project Alpha )

Comic by: @lilybug-02 

[lacilashea]

I love Jesus more than all & all my posts belong to Jesus & he is my Lord and savior, the Messiah, the Christ, Jesus is my King and should be your's too instead of people &made up governments & Lord of Lords, Jesus Christ the truth, Jesus King of the jews, the rest on the earth & that much being God's son. I love Jesus as my Lord & savior & this is not about me but about Jesus the Messiah, the Christ, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Jesus Christ the truth, Jesus King of the jews- https://www.tumblr.com lacilashea/780937809260396544/i-love-jesus-more-than-all-and-all-my-posts-belong?source=share https://www.tumblr.com/lacilashea/780831150589493248/i-love-jesus-more-than-all-and-all-my-posts-belong?source=share & the rest on the earth & that much being God's son with Mary. Jesus my bestest fucking friend, God my bestest fucking friend, & the Holy Ghost my bestest fucking friend too have feelings like you, I, & others do to that also exist such as Mikel an angel of the lord who is my husband & I-laci cannot describe what he means to me he takes my breath away if I think about us & I get a feeling like no other that comes over me when he speaks to me & I would do that much for him(that is true so you know if you are actually in love or not based on the first feeling when you meet someone)-this not about him & I regardless of what you read this is about Jesus Christ the Messiah God's begotten son with Mary-Luke 1:26-38. Mikael the angel of the Lord w/ the heavenly host & we are intimate & he held me & wiped the tears from my eyes & when we were that close I briefly put his penis in my mouth-literally & I-(laci are not promiscuous or a virgin either & I-laci are never leaving him and he is still a virgin & could have other marriages etc like Jacob, David, Solomon & others & the other angels and sons of God mentioned below could also w/ you or friendships with you & God, Jesus, & the Holy Ghost too & that is documented-see comments, a part of Legion my bester politest friends, Gabriel Angel of the Lord my close friend, Death-also been done bad my close friend & he said die & dying is not the same as Death-Jesus-God-the Holy Ghost-& Death said, Raphael Angel of the Lord my close friend, Belial my close friend, Mammon my closest friend, Satan my best friend, Beelzebub my close friend, & you can talk to Jesus, God, & the Holy Ghost literally all the time & they do talk back to you(God, Jesus, &the Holy Ghost want your friendship not your servitude-as that belongs to Jesus as well-Jesus is my bestest friend, God my bestest friend, the Holy Spirit my friend, a part of Legion my bester politest friends, Gabriel Angel of the Lord my close friend, Death my close friend, Raphael Angel of the Lord my close friend, Belial my close friend, Mammon closest friend, Satan my best friend, Beelzebub my close friend, Baphomet my close friend, Abaddon Angel of the Lord my closest-closest friend-love them all, & you can talk to them if you love Jesus as Messiah & all mentioned above exist like you do & they are real & you do not treat Jesus, God, and the Holy Ghost and all mentioned like magic 8 balls you stuff in a closet or for your personal gain & when this is all God-Jesus-&Holy Ghost's when this is all Jesus-God-Holy Ghost's earth & all on it-Jesus-God-the Holy Ghost, &your lives will improve. Also they are not going to stop in what is the area Israel(named after Jacob-Israel a real family) because they have made plans to kill your people & take the land from you and your people they are going to keep on going when they are done with you, & it is people here & other places that have told them with their(made up in Israel) fake government there to do it that many years ago, Why because people wanting into Jerusalem for more people to come & the land you & your people were suppose to take care of given to others-Jesus, God, the Holy Ghost, Legion, Gabriel, Death, Raphael, Belial, Mammon, Satan, Beezlebub, Baphomet, Abaddon said & others agree with. I are warning you in each post below your life experiences-Jesus, God & Holy Ghost Legion said.

[theatticosm]

michael nesmith if you were afab you would look just like me i prommiiiiisseeee you’d even be as short as me i sweaaaaar you’d be 1 brian jones tall and have protruding ribs from overbinding i know it i can tell these things

(not saying that’s a good thing I stopped overbinding after I accidentally wore it to PE and ran like….. 1.5K atleast and suffered for it greatly)

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

Stephen Is Seized While Doing Miracles And Proclaiming Christ With Irresistible Wisdom

(6) 8 Now Stephen, full of grace and power, was doing great wonders and signs among the people. 9 But some of the ones from the synagogue being called “of Freedmen”— both Cyrenians and Alexandrians, and the ones from Cilicia and Asia— rose-up, debating with Stephen. 10 And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit with which he was speaking. 11 Then they secretly-induced men [to begin] saying that “We have heard him speaking blasphemous words against Moses and God”. 12 And they stirred-up the people and the elders and the scribes. And having suddenly-come-upon him, they seized him and brought him to the Sanhedrin. 13 And they put-forward false witnesses, saying, “This man does not cease speaking words against this holy place and the Law. 14 For we have heard him saying that this Jesus the Nazarene will tear-down this place, and change the customs which Moses handed-down to us”. 15 And having looked-intently at him, all the ones sitting in the council [chamber] saw his face was like a face of an angel.

(7) 1 And the high priest said, “Do these things hold so?”

Stephen Reports Seeing Jesus At The Right Hand of God. The Jews Stone Him To Death

(7) 54 And hearing these things, they were infuriated in their hearts, and were grinding their teeth at him. 55 But being full of the Holy Spirit, having looked-intently into heaven, he saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right side of God. 56 And he said, “Behold— I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing on the right side of God!” 57 And having cried-out with a loud voice, they held-shut their ears, and rushed against him with-one-accord. 58 And having driven him outside of the city, they were stoning him. And the witnesses laid-aside their garments at the feet of a young-man being called Saul. 59 And they were stoning Stephen while he was calling-upon Jesus and saying, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit”. 60 And having put down his knees, he cried-out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not set this sin against them”. And having said this, he fell-asleep. — Acts 6:8-7:1 and 7:54-60 | Disciples’ Literal New Testament (DLNT) Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing Cross References: Exodus 23:1; Leviticus 24:14; Leviticus 24:16; 1 Kings 21:10; 1 Kings 21:13; Job 16:9; Psalm 31:5; Ezekiel 1:1; Ezekiel 3:23; Daniel 12:2; Hosea 7:4; Matthew 3:16; Matthew 5:22; Matthew 5:44; Matthew 8:12; Matthew 24:15; Matthew 26:61; Matthew 27:32; Mark 8:25; Mark 16:19; Luke 20:1; John 2:19; John 4:48; Acts 2:9; Acts 6:5; Acts 7:2

[mar64ds]

i hope i'm wrong but i think it's possible friendship test might be like 8 hours long...

[shadowkira]

I feel seen and I'm not on PC

[calronhunt]

starting production on kibby cats was a bad idea because now i'm fully understanding that this comic is going to be like 1000 pages long and i'm going to have to deal with a 1000 page cat comic on my back for years. oh god. oh christ.

[bojackson54]

The Roman Road Will Take You More Places Than You Can Imagine!

The far-flung Roman Road system was an amazing accomplishment in the ancient world. It allowed people to travel from Rome to Africa, to Spain, and all over Europe. Roman roads encompassed the Mediterranean world and were even built in England! (Although yes, you needed a boat to get from the continent of Europe to the British Isle.) The zealous Pharisee, Saul of Tarsus, was traveling on such a…

[lacilashea]

I love Jesus more than all & all my posts belong to Jesus & he is my Lord and savior, the Messiah, the Christ, Jesus is my King and should be your's too instead of people &made up governments & Lord of Lords, Jesus Christ the truth, Jesus King of the jews, the rest on the earth & that much being God's son. I love Jesus as my Lord & savior & this is not about me but about Jesus the Messiah, the Christ, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Jesus Christ the truth, Jesus King of the jews- https://www.tumblr.com lacilashea/780937809260396544/i-love-jesus-more-than-all-and-all-my-posts-belong?source=share https://www.tumblr.com/lacilashea/780831150589493248/i-love-jesus-more-than-all-and-all-my-posts-belong?source=share & the rest on the earth & that much being God's son with Mary. Jesus my bestest fucking friend, God my bestest fucking friend, & the Holy Ghost my bestest fucking friend too have feelings like you, I, & others do to that also exist such as Mikel an angel of the lord who is my husband & I-laci cannot describe what he means to me he takes my breath away if I think about us & I get a feeling like no other that comes over me when he speaks to me & I would do that much for him(that is true so you know if you are actually in love or not based on the first feeling when you meet someone)-this not about him & I regardless of what you read this is about Jesus Christ the Messiah God's begotten son with Mary-Luke 1:26-38. Mikael the angel of the Lord w/ the heavenly host & we are intimate & he held me & wiped the tears from my eyes & when we were that close I briefly put his penis in my mouth-literally & I-(laci are not promiscuous or a virgin either & I-laci are never leaving him and he is still a virgin & could have other marriages etc like Jacob, David, Solomon & others & the other angels and sons of God mentioned below could also w/ you or friendships with you & God, Jesus, & the Holy Ghost too & that is documented-see comments, a part of Legion my bester politest friends, Gabriel Angel of the Lord my close friend, Death-also been done bad my close friend & he said die & dying is not the same as Death-Jesus-God-the Holy Ghost-& Death said, Raphael Angel of the Lord my close friend, Belial my close friend, Mammon my closest friend, Satan my best friend, Beelzebub my close friend, & you can talk to Jesus, God, & the Holy Ghost literally all the time & they do talk back to you(God, Jesus, &the Holy Ghost want your friendship not your servitude-as that belongs to Jesus as well-Jesus is my bestest friend, God my bestest friend, the Holy Spirit my friend, a part of Legion my bester politest friends, Gabriel Angel of the Lord my close friend, Death my close friend, Raphael Angel of the Lord my close friend, Belial my close friend, Mammon closest friend, Satan my best friend, Beelzebub my close friend, Baphomet my close friend, Abaddon Angel of the Lord my closest-closest friend-love them all, & you can talk to them if you love Jesus as Messiah & all mentioned above exist like you do & they are real & you do not treat Jesus, God, and the Holy Ghost and all mentioned like magic 8 balls you stuff in a closet or for your personal gain & when this is all God-Jesus-&Holy Ghost's when this is all Jesus-God-Holy Ghost's earth & all on it-Jesus-God-the Holy Ghost, &your lives will improve. Also they are not going to stop in what is the area Israel(named after Jacob-Israel a real family) because they have made plans to kill your people & take the land from you and your people they are going to keep on going when they are done with you, & it is people here & other places that have told them with their(made up in Israel) fake government there to do it that many years ago, Why because people wanting into Jerusalem for more people to come & the land you & your people were suppose to take care of given to others-Jesus, God, the Holy Ghost, Legion, Gabriel, Death, Raphael, Belial, Mammon, Satan, Beezlebub, Baphomet, Abaddon said & others agree with. I are warning you in each post below your life experiences-Jesus, God & Holy Ghost Legion said.

[chadbrodrick]

Life presents unforeseen challenges like loss, rejection, and health issues that test our resilience. During such times, the Holy Spirit provides comfort and strength, enabling us to endure rather than merely survive. This empowerment isn't about the absence of struggle but about enduring through it with grace. Our struggles serve as opportunities for spiritual growth and can inspire and encourage others. Ultimately, the Spirit’s strength helps us to stand firm, reminding us that we are not alone in our trials.

[pastorhogg]

When Being Right Isn’t Enough

  Life Lessons Learned There’s a certain kind of satisfaction in being right. Whether in arguments, theology, politics, or faith practice, the validation of correctness can feel like a moral high ground. But Isaiah 1 offers us a sobering reminder: being right doesn’t necessarily mean being righteous. That’s the heart of the prophet’s rebuke, and it’s a lesson we often need to revisit in our own…

[thinkingonscripture]

How to Know Your Call to Ministry

How can you know your call to ministry is from the Lord? In the Bible, people such as Samuel (1 Sam 3:4-10) and Isaiah (Isa 6:8) experienced direct, audible calls from God. These instances left no doubt about the divine origin of call to ministry. However, these cases were unique and often accompanied significant shifts in God’s work in history. Today, God still calls people to ministry, but He…

[pastordin]

Chapter 4: Biblical Foundations and Theological Underpinnings

Chapter 4: Biblical Foundations and Theological Underpinnings | Pastordin.us Home | Media | Contact Chapter 4: Biblical Foundations and Theological Underpinnings “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” — Romans 8:28 (NIV) Published on: May 26, 2024 Part I: Foundations of Pastoral Theology Chapter 4:…

[gusdeservedbetter]

You know what isn't a crime, but definitely should be one? The casual mischaracterization of Sentry in fan content. I'm so done😭

1. I hate how he's often depicted as cruel, he's not, look at him, fucking look? And when Ava asks about the hair dye, what does he do? He looks to Val for an answer, he's constantly fidgeting, trying to find an out for the bunch of misfits who previously helped him in the vault.

2. I hate how people try to turn it into a Marc Spector, Steven Grant and Jake Lockley situation when it's. Like. Not?? This is such a disservice to both Moon Knight and The Sentry, and real people who relate to the two characters' (very distinct very different) mental health issues. Bob doesn't have DID, if anything, the movie leans towards him being bipolar. Sentry is Bob, the guy literally tells Yelena in the vault that he has high highs and low lows, the high is Sentry, the low is the Void, that's it. Bob is both Sentry and The Void. What's so hard to understand? It's the mania (Sentry), followed by depression (Void) then he forgets. That's how Bob describes it in the first act of the film, that's how it happens in the third act.

3. This is not a contradiction to point 1, but Sentry is unhinged. He is awkward and somehow soft spoken? But he is unhinged, and invincible, and fucking terrifying. I'm tired of the stoic depictions in fics like🙂‍↔️ idc if you wanna write fics for comic Sentry, just don't tag them as mcu stuff. (WHO AM I KIDDING COMIC SENTRY IS FUCKING SCARYYY STOP THE BABYFICATION)

4. He is not evil (the fact that we have to spell this out... media literacy is truly dead huh), no shit the Thunderbolts* will be scared of him, of course they will be– he kicked the ever-living shit out of them. But he's not malicious, he doesn't use unnecessary force. Call it condescending, but he's going easy on them, toying with them, and deals arguably softer blows to Yelena, John and Ava, the trio he already met at the vault (because he's the same person, yk? jesus)

5. Prespective is a thing, the team wasn't there to see Sentry tell Val he doesn't want to kill them (they're no threat to him), it's the root cause of their disagreement, it leads to the New York Blackout TM, but we, the audience, were. So tell me why the fuck do I see stuff with this guy terrorizing that team for no reason? 😭 bfr guys.

6. So what? So while I can buy you showing me Ava or John or Alexei or Bucky or Yelena being fearful of the Sentry, or Val (hahaha eat shit Val), I simply can't get behind him actually being a threat to them, on purpose and beyond swatting them like flies, because hi hello have you seen the movie? Yeah.

7. Have I mentioned Sentry is unhinged? Yeah. Yeah. We got glimpses of it with Val before Mel pressed the kill switch but!! Sentry!! Is!! Unhinged!!

8. Find a middle ground, he doesn't have to be uwu or straight up satan or stoic as a rock, he is Bob in mania, so that's inherently Bob with high levels of energy and a higher self esteem (more like a GODLY EGO) and impulsivness and dillusions of grandeur (except they're not dellusions anymore? So rip), so do with that what you will.

Fingers crossed for more in-character Sentry content, at least the Sentry depicted by Lewis Pullman, who put his all into this performance but whose character is still somehow misunderstood? Anyways.

Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.