There will be a full moon October 1 on Thursday at 5:05 pm. This is the Harvest Moon. Our country and world are truly ready for a spiritual harvest. Sin is rampant and even approved by people, but God has never approved of sin. God calls all of us to repent, turn from sin, and trust Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. There will be no debate in Heaven as God knows the truth about our spiritual condition.
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
It is well
Did you know, the song "It Is Well With My Soul" was written by a successful Christian lawyer Heratio Spafford. His only son died at age 4 in 1871. In 1872, the great Chicago fire wiped out his vast estate, made from a successful legal career. In 1873 he sent his wife and four daughters over to Europe on a summer trip on the ill fated SS Ville du Havre. Since he had a lot of work to do, he planned to follow them later. The ship sank and he lost his four daughters with the wife being the only survivor. She sent him a famous telegram which simply read, "SAVED ALONE......" On his return home, his Law firm was burned down and the insurance company refused to pay him. They said, iIt's an act of God." He had no money to pay for his house and no work, he also lost his house. Then while sitting and thinking what's happening to him, being a spiritual person, he wrote a song - "Whatever, my Lord, You have taught me to say - It is well, it is well with my soul." My dear friend, a good attitude will determine your altitude. When you look at your life, career, job or family life, what do you say? Do you praise God? Do you blame the devil? A good attitude towards God makes Him move on your behalf. Just sit down and say, "Today, God, it is well with my soul, I am thankful I had a peaceful sleep, I am thankful I am alive with possibilities, I am thankful I have a roof over me, I am thankful I have a job, I am thankful that I have family and friends. Above all, I am thankful that I have the Lord Jesus Christ on my side." Be blessed and don't be envious or shocked when others are prospering because you don't know what they have been through to get there (test, trials and tribulation) so thank God for what you have. "Little is much when God is in it. It is well With my soul!" Touch someone's life with this message. If God is for us, who can be against us? God bless y'all
Monday, September 28, 2020
Trust
Trust is foundational to human relationship, but not all people are trustworthy. So how can we know whom to trust and with what? The Bible gives us advice.
We must first acknowledge that all humans are sinful (Romans 3:23). More than likely our trust will be broken at some point in several relationships. Perhaps even more sobering to realize, we will hurt others in our relationships and prove ourselves unworthy of their complete trust. But this is not a reason to avoid relationship or decide to never trust. Rather, this understanding helps us reset our expectations. Sometimes we feel betrayed or as if our trust is broken simply because we expected the other person to be and do what only God is and does. Any time we put our trust in another human to be our God, we will be disappointed, and rightly so. At the same time, we may expect another person to be honest or to act with integrity or to fulfill a promise and still find our trust broken. But, again, the answer is not to avoid relationship all together. Rather, we must rely on God first and put our trust ultimately in Him.
Psalm 118:8–9 says, "It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes." Proverbs 3:5–6 says, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." When our trust is first in God—not in others or in ourselves—we are free to trust others. An understanding that God is sovereign and that He works on behalf of His children (Romans 8:28–29) removes much of our fear in relating to others. We know that even if we are betrayed, God will never forsake us. Hebrews 13 gives some instructions for Christian living. In part, it reminds followers of Jesus that God has said, "'I will never leave you nor forsake you.' So we can confidently say, 'The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?'" (Hebrews 13:5–6).
That our trust is ultimately in God instead of others does not mean that we blindly trust everyone with everything. Jesus warned His disciples, "Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves" (Matthew 10:16). It is good to recognize that not all people have pure motives and to temper our trust accordingly. Proverbs 13:20 says, "Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm." First Corinthians 15:33 says, "Do not be deceived: 'Bad company ruins good morals.'" Proverbs 22:24–25 says, "Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare." Second Corinthians 6:14 cautions believers from being unequally yoked with other believers in close relationships such as marriage. We must be discerning about our relationships and the people to whom we give our trust.
Equally important is discernment about the institutions or societal influencers we trust. First John 4:1 says, "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world." Just because a particular teaching appears to have authority or popular acceptance does not mean it is biblically sound. While we should submit to our leaders (Romans 13:1–7), we cannot blindly trust everything we hear from sources of supposed authority. We should be especially skeptical of institutions with worldly motives.
While caution is advised in giving trust, engaging in trusting relationships with others is rewarding and biblical. Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 talks about the ways in which "two are better than one." Proverbs 27:17 says, "Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." Proverbs 27:5–6 says, "Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy." Hebrews 10:24–25 talks about the importance of believers gathering together and stirring one another up to love and good works. Ephesians 4:15 talks about speaking truth to one another in love. Real trust includes willingness to be honest with one another, even if that honesty feels awkward or potentially painful. There is no substitute for faithful friends and vibrant Christian community. When we can live in trusting relationships with one another, we edify and encourage one another.
One practical way to go about learning to trust others is to focus on being trustworthy yourself. Being a person others can trust involves honesty and integrity. It means keeping your word, not belittling others, admitting when you are wrong, seeking forgiveness, being willing to forgive as you have been forgiven in Christ, and having the courage to share the truths of God's Word and to strive to live them out.
Psalm 1 declares that the man who delights in the law of the Lord is blessed. When we seek God's kingdom and His ways first, we will draw closer to Him and our trust in Him will increase. We will also learn to be trustworthy people ourselves. As we do these things, we can learn to more freely trust others. We can ask God for discernment in whom to trust and with what things, and ultimately trust Him with the results.
We must first acknowledge that all humans are sinful (Romans 3:23). More than likely our trust will be broken at some point in several relationships. Perhaps even more sobering to realize, we will hurt others in our relationships and prove ourselves unworthy of their complete trust. But this is not a reason to avoid relationship or decide to never trust. Rather, this understanding helps us reset our expectations. Sometimes we feel betrayed or as if our trust is broken simply because we expected the other person to be and do what only God is and does. Any time we put our trust in another human to be our God, we will be disappointed, and rightly so. At the same time, we may expect another person to be honest or to act with integrity or to fulfill a promise and still find our trust broken. But, again, the answer is not to avoid relationship all together. Rather, we must rely on God first and put our trust ultimately in Him.
Psalm 118:8–9 says, "It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes." Proverbs 3:5–6 says, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." When our trust is first in God—not in others or in ourselves—we are free to trust others. An understanding that God is sovereign and that He works on behalf of His children (Romans 8:28–29) removes much of our fear in relating to others. We know that even if we are betrayed, God will never forsake us. Hebrews 13 gives some instructions for Christian living. In part, it reminds followers of Jesus that God has said, "'I will never leave you nor forsake you.' So we can confidently say, 'The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?'" (Hebrews 13:5–6).
That our trust is ultimately in God instead of others does not mean that we blindly trust everyone with everything. Jesus warned His disciples, "Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves" (Matthew 10:16). It is good to recognize that not all people have pure motives and to temper our trust accordingly. Proverbs 13:20 says, "Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm." First Corinthians 15:33 says, "Do not be deceived: 'Bad company ruins good morals.'" Proverbs 22:24–25 says, "Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare." Second Corinthians 6:14 cautions believers from being unequally yoked with other believers in close relationships such as marriage. We must be discerning about our relationships and the people to whom we give our trust.
Equally important is discernment about the institutions or societal influencers we trust. First John 4:1 says, "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world." Just because a particular teaching appears to have authority or popular acceptance does not mean it is biblically sound. While we should submit to our leaders (Romans 13:1–7), we cannot blindly trust everything we hear from sources of supposed authority. We should be especially skeptical of institutions with worldly motives.
While caution is advised in giving trust, engaging in trusting relationships with others is rewarding and biblical. Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 talks about the ways in which "two are better than one." Proverbs 27:17 says, "Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." Proverbs 27:5–6 says, "Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy." Hebrews 10:24–25 talks about the importance of believers gathering together and stirring one another up to love and good works. Ephesians 4:15 talks about speaking truth to one another in love. Real trust includes willingness to be honest with one another, even if that honesty feels awkward or potentially painful. There is no substitute for faithful friends and vibrant Christian community. When we can live in trusting relationships with one another, we edify and encourage one another.
One practical way to go about learning to trust others is to focus on being trustworthy yourself. Being a person others can trust involves honesty and integrity. It means keeping your word, not belittling others, admitting when you are wrong, seeking forgiveness, being willing to forgive as you have been forgiven in Christ, and having the courage to share the truths of God's Word and to strive to live them out.
Psalm 1 declares that the man who delights in the law of the Lord is blessed. When we seek God's kingdom and His ways first, we will draw closer to Him and our trust in Him will increase. We will also learn to be trustworthy people ourselves. As we do these things, we can learn to more freely trust others. We can ask God for discernment in whom to trust and with what things, and ultimately trust Him with the results.
Sunday, September 27, 2020
Saturday, September 26, 2020
Friday, September 25, 2020
Archaeology bombshell: Shipwreck's 'chest of gold' find could solve 16th-century mystery | World | News | Express.co.uk
Archaeology bombshell: Shipwreck's 'chest of gold' find could solve 16th-century mystery | World | News | Express.co.uk
Ancient Babylonian Astronomical Records Confirm Slowing Of Earth's Spin | Ancient Pages
Ancient Babylonian Astronomical Records Confirm Slowing Of Earth's Spin | Ancient Pages
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Sunday, September 20, 2020
The world’s largest cave wasn’t found until 2009 & contains a jungle & its own weather system
The world’s largest cave wasn’t found until 2009 & contains a jungle & its own weather system
Football training for TDM
PLAYER TRAINING GUIDE
The following is a guide for drafting the right players and how to train them. It will help your team immensely putting your player on the right course
The following is a guide for drafting the right players and how to train them. It will help your team immensely putting your player on the right course
PRIORITY: Each player, regardless of position should be maxed at the following skills first
SPEED
STAMINA
TOUGHNESS
CARRY (OFFENSE)
HIT POWER (DEFENSE)
SPEED
STAMINA
TOUGHNESS
CARRY (OFFENSE)
HIT POWER (DEFENSE)
Recruit Players with High Training Speeds (try to recruit players with high energy recovery as well)
Draft players as young as possible. I generally avoid drafting players over 24 if possible. That being said, if your team needs an older player, by all means get em. Just don’t overpay for them
140%-160% = GOOD
160%-175& = REALLY GOOD
175%-190% = EXCELLENT
190% & UP=PREMIUM
Draft players as young as possible. I generally avoid drafting players over 24 if possible. That being said, if your team needs an older player, by all means get em. Just don’t overpay for them
140%-160% = GOOD
160%-175& = REALLY GOOD
175%-190% = EXCELLENT
190% & UP=PREMIUM
INDIVIDUAL SKILL POINT ASSIGNMENT
PRIMARY: TRY TO MAX THESE
SECONDAY: TRY TO MAINTAIN THESE SKILLS AT 75% MAX
PRIMARY: TRY TO MAX THESE
SECONDAY: TRY TO MAINTAIN THESE SKILLS AT 75% MAX
QB:
Primary: Pass Accuracy, Pass Strength, Pass distance accuracy, Carry
Secondary: Juke, Attack Acceleration, Blocking
RB:
Primary: Carry, Attack Acceleration, Penetration, Juke, Receiving
Secondary: Reception Range, Blocking, Strength
WR:
Primary: Carry, Reception, Reception Rang, Attack Acceleration
Secondary: Juke, Penetration, Blocking, Strength
TE:
Primary: Carry, Reception, Reception Rang, Blocking
Secondary: Juke, Penetration, Attack Acceleration, Strength
C:
Primary: Blocking, Pass Accuracy, Penetration, Anti-Juke
Secondary: Pass Strength, Strength, Attack Acceleration, Carry
OL:
Primary: Blocking, Penetration, Anti-juke, Strength
Secondary: Attack Acceleration, Carry
DL:
Primary: Blocking, Hit Power, Tackle, Juke, Penetration
Secondary: Strength, Defense Acceleration, Reception, Anti-juke
LB:
Primary: Hit Power, Tackle, Strength, Defense Acceleration
Secondary: Anti-juke, Reception, Penetration, Blocking
CB/S:
Primary: Hip Power, Tackle, Receiving, Reception Range, Defense Acceleration
Secondary: Strength, Anti-Juke, Penetration
K:
Primary: Kick Accuracy, Kick Power, Tackle, Blocking, Attack Acceleration,
Secondary: Anti-juke, Penetration, Strength, Kick Return, Kick Return Range
KR:
Primary: Kick Return, Kick Return Range, Tackle, Blocking, Attack Acceleration
Secondary: Juke, Anti-Juke, Penetration, Strength
Primary: Pass Accuracy, Pass Strength, Pass distance accuracy, Carry
Secondary: Juke, Attack Acceleration, Blocking
RB:
Primary: Carry, Attack Acceleration, Penetration, Juke, Receiving
Secondary: Reception Range, Blocking, Strength
WR:
Primary: Carry, Reception, Reception Rang, Attack Acceleration
Secondary: Juke, Penetration, Blocking, Strength
TE:
Primary: Carry, Reception, Reception Rang, Blocking
Secondary: Juke, Penetration, Attack Acceleration, Strength
C:
Primary: Blocking, Pass Accuracy, Penetration, Anti-Juke
Secondary: Pass Strength, Strength, Attack Acceleration, Carry
OL:
Primary: Blocking, Penetration, Anti-juke, Strength
Secondary: Attack Acceleration, Carry
DL:
Primary: Blocking, Hit Power, Tackle, Juke, Penetration
Secondary: Strength, Defense Acceleration, Reception, Anti-juke
LB:
Primary: Hit Power, Tackle, Strength, Defense Acceleration
Secondary: Anti-juke, Reception, Penetration, Blocking
CB/S:
Primary: Hip Power, Tackle, Receiving, Reception Range, Defense Acceleration
Secondary: Strength, Anti-Juke, Penetration
K:
Primary: Kick Accuracy, Kick Power, Tackle, Blocking, Attack Acceleration,
Secondary: Anti-juke, Penetration, Strength, Kick Return, Kick Return Range
KR:
Primary: Kick Return, Kick Return Range, Tackle, Blocking, Attack Acceleration
Secondary: Juke, Anti-Juke, Penetration, Strength
Whenever you recruit a player, they will need 1-2 seasons to become starter quality, and 3-4 seasons to get your starters maxed as shown above.
Saturday, September 19, 2020
What happens if the presidential election is still contested on Inauguration Day?
Friday, September 18, 2020
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Jesus, Galilee, Matthew 11: 1-30
Jesus was preaching and teaching in Galilee. The Jewish historian Josephus claims there were 204 villages that made up Galilee. The rest of the area was Jewish. South of Galilee was Samaria. Samaria was a mixed population of people that came to be from political transfers of population. There was also in Galilee ten Greek towns called the Decapolis. The disciples were sent out by Jesus to minister in the Jewish towns in and around Galilee (Matthew 10:5-6).
Matthew 11:30 “For my yoke [is] easy and my burden is light.”
In the Mosaic law, there were over 600 laws The Jews had to follow. On, top of those laws the Pharisees and Sadducees more that made the law even harder to follow. Matthew 23:15 and Acts 15:5 describes the Pharisees. They exalted themselves above others. They made life more difficult for people. Jesus called them hypocrites and vipers.
Monday, September 14, 2020
Prayer
Gracious Lord, You are merciful, kind, humble, gentle, patient, and never think evil. I wish that I could say that I was the same, but as You know, merciful Father, I am weak and have trespassed against You and my fellow man. I ask Your forgiveness for my sins and implore You to aid me in my path to righteousness. I shall devote my energy to committing acts of kindness and humility, and do them in honor of my service to You and Your son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Saturday, September 12, 2020
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