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Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Thursday, October 8, 2020

 I asked a friend who has crossed 70 & is heading towards 80 what sort of changes he is feeling in himself? He sent me the following:

1 After loving my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children and my friends, I have now started loving myself.
2 I have realized that I am not “Atlas”. The world does not rest on my shoulders.
3 I have stopped bargaining with vegetable & fruit vendors. A few pennies more is not going to break me, but it might help the poor fellow save for his daughter’s school fees.
4 I leave my waitress a big tip. The extra money might bring a smile to her face. She is toiling much harder for a living than I am.
5 I stopped telling the elderly that they've already narrated that story many times. The story makes them walk down memory lane & relive their past.
6 I have learned not to correct people even when I know they are wrong. The onus of making everyone perfect is not on me. Peace is more precious than perfection.
7 I give compliments freely & generously. Compliments are a mood enhancer not only for the recipient, but also for me. And a small tip for the recipient of a compliment, never, NEVER turn it down, just say "Thank You.”
8 I have learned not to bother about a crease or a spot on my shirt. Personality speaks louder than appearances.
9 I walk away from people who don't value me. They might not know my worth, but I do.
10 I remain cool when someone plays dirty to outrun me in the rat race. I am not a rat & neither am I in any race.
11 I am learning not to be embarrassed by my emotions. It’s my emotions that make me human.
12 I have learned that it's better to drop the ego than to break a relationship. My ego will keep me aloof, whereas with relationships, I will never be alone.
13 I have learned to live each day as if it's the last. After all, it might be the last.
14 I am doing what makes me happy. I am responsible for my happiness, and I owe it to myself. Happiness is a choice. You can be happy at any time, just choose to be!
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 Question: What about our country USA by helping our own people and so we can bring God back and then help others around the world as a nation to help our own country because as its deteriorating?

Profile: Male, North America, 36—45

Answered by: Matt Hilgeman, who has been a volunteer with us since August, 2019.

Answer: Thank you for your question. It is very timely as our country seems to be suffering more and more every day. Though it may seem difficult at times, Christians are called to submit to the government of their country. Romans 13:1 tells us, "Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God." Not only are we called to submit, but we are also called to pray for our leaders. 1 Timothy 2:1–4 states, "Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth." Probably the most important thing you can do for your country and your leaders is to pray for them. Pray that they have a saving relationship with Jesus, and that they lead the country by His principles.

An interesting correlation could be made with 2 Chronicles 7:14 which states, "if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land." This promise was made by God to His chosen people, the Israelites, through their king Solomon. It is important to recognize that the United States does not have a covenant relationship with God as Israel does, but this is a perfect reminder that God can hear our prayers, and He is the only One with the power to heal our land. This should give us Christians confidence to "come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need" (Hebrews 4:16).

As our nation nears a very important election, it is so important for us to realize that God is ultimately in control, not man. He will give us the leader we need at the appointed time. Though we have an obligation as Christians and citizens to go out and vote for biblical principles, the results are up to God alone. Try to not get overwhelmed with the negative images and rhetoric that comes at us through every medium available. As Christians, we serve a God who is good, loving, and merciful. We not only need to be confident that God will ultimately win, but we also need to have boldness to share God’s love with those who don’t know Him. These desperate times should give us new resolve to help sinners find their Savior.

Therefore, pray for our leaders, pray for wisdom on how to vote, and pray for those who don’t know Jesus. Always remember that "Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. "The Lord is my portion", says my soul, "Therefore I have hope in Him!" (Lamentations 3:22–24). God has already secured the victory, and no matter what happens to our nation as a whole, Jesus reminds us that "My Father, who has given them to Me is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand. I and My Father are one." (John 10:29–30). Finally, Paul the Apostle tells us plainly, "For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:38–39). Hold on to these promises and don’t fear in the midst of our nation’s trials. God is on the throne, and He will sustain us. May God bless you as you seek to serve Him!

 

Thursday, October 1, 2020

Politics

 Filipino politics. And also defines the filipino psyche

Duterte, while campaigning, I will eliminate corruption. Or kill me.
A few years into his rule, and covering up his buddies, including the department of tourism secretary who openly said She won't return the 60 million peso plus the stuff she took home ... And customs chief caught with his hands in the cookie jar (rewarded by a transfer), and the massive Phil health scam (no corruption per boss)
Duterte "it's hard to eliminate corruption"
Voters: especially those paid trolls "yeah, we understand"
Case 2. 2 politicians strike an agreement, guy 1 will be speaker for half term, guy 2 will take over next
Come guy 1s term expiry, guy 1s supporters "we won't let go of this term as guy 2 is not good, he tried to dislodge guy 1. So guy 1 will continue".
Wrong you say ? I have had pinay GFs like that. Like "I will not honour my word because you looked like you didn't respect me for something trivial"

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Harvest

 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.

The Real War Daddy - Destroyed 12 Tanks and 258 Armoured Vehicles in 81 Days


The Real War Daddy - Destroyed 12 Tanks and 258 Armoured Vehicles in 81 Days

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. 

Saturday, September 26, 2020

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Sunday, September 20, 2020

// Wicked Thoughts and How to Deal with Them - GODSAIDMANSAID.COM


// Wicked Thoughts and How to Deal with Them - GODSAIDMANSAID.COM

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
PRIORITY: Each player, regardless of position should be maxed at the following skills first
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
INDIVIDUAL SKILL POINT ASSIGNMENT
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
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

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. 

Biden lied for years about the accident that killed his wife & daughter

Biden lied for years about the accident that killed his wife & daughter

Salary in Philippines among the lowest in 100 countries - study | Philippines Lifestyle News

Salary in Philippines among the lowest in 100 countries - study | Philippines Lifestyle News