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  1. Gregory Matthews

    The Old Woman Dances

    The old woman and the gunslinger An old woman prospector shuffled into town leading a tired old mule. the old woman headed straight for the only saloon to clear her parched throat. She walked up and tied her old mule to the hitch rail. as she stood there, brushing some of the dust from her face and clothes, a young gunslinger stepped out of the saloon with a gun in one hand and a bottle of whiskey in the other. The young gunslinger looked at the old woman and laughed, saying “hey old woman, have you ever danced” The old woman looked up at the gunslinger and said, “no, i never did dance… never really wanted to.” A crowd had gathered as the gunslinger grinned and said, “well, you old bag, you’re gonna dance now,” and started shooting at the old woman’s feet. The old woman prospector - not wanting to get her toe blown off -started hopping around. everybody was laughing. When his last bullet had been fired, the young gunslinger, still laughing, holstered his gun and turned around to go back into the saloon. The old woman turned to her pack mule, pulled out a double-barreled shotgun, and cocked both hammers. The loud clicks carried clearly through the desert air. the crowd stopped laughing immediately. The young gunslinger heard the sounds too, and he turned around very slowly. the silence was almost deafening. The crowd watched as the young gunman stared at the old woman and the large gaping holes of those twin barrels. The barrels of the shotgun never wavered in the old woman’s hands, as she quietly said, “son, have you ever kissed a mule’s ass? The gunslinger swallowed hard and said, “no maam… but… i’ve always wanted to.” There are a few lessons for us all here: Never be arrogant. Don’t waste ammunition. Whiskey makes you think you’re smarter than you are. Always, always make sure you know who has the power. Don’t mess with old women; they didn’t get old by being stupid… I just love a story with a happy ending, don’t you? https://yaleman.org/2013/04/12/the-old-woman-and-the-gunslinger/
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  2. stinsonmarri

    Transgender bathroom rights

    The problem with people who feel that gay or transgender people are so awful is that they do not understand nor try to understand the meaning of love. Love the person, hate the sin. States that have made sound so much like hating black people that different fountains were made. Self-righteousness is a sin, and it has covered lies on Kanaan. Noah was drunk, but certain people felt that was ok, and a young child was accused of touching his grandfather. The Paleo Hebrew word states he was a child. Then here comes the big lie accusing his father, when the Bible said clearly he saw his father's nakedness and turned and called his brothers. Where were they? They were standing outside the tent! So, now certain people can label all blacks should be enslaved. Noah sinned and cursed a young child, and certain people could not see the truth for lack of understanding. That day, Noah lost his grace. And feeling disgusted because of a choice, yes, a choice gay people made gives anyone to act repulsive. We are NOT THE CREATOR; YAHSHUA IS! I have not seen them participate in their act in a gym with other children. None is taking up for their sin; it is thinking that one person is better than the other. Sodom and Gomorrah knew YAHWEH, and the Bible proves it. The king of Sodom was standing right next to Melchizedek, the black, Kanaanite King-Priest of Ursalim. Abraham praised along with Melchizedek YAHWEH EL SHADDAI and then returned the tithe that the king of Sodom had stopped giving. It was from the king's loot Abraham gave Melchizedek the tithe. The point is that YAHWEH would have saved all the wicked people if ten were righteous in the city. Then take Lot, his wife was a Sodomite, and YAHWEH spared them. What did his oldest daughter do? She talked her sister into having sex with their father. That is incest! Ruth was a Moabite, and Tamar was the daughter-in-law of Judah. Both of his sons, YAHWEH destroyed. Judah blamed Tamar; traditionally, his third son was supposed to marry her. When he became the right age, Judah went back to what he Tamar. She dressed as a whore in a city where he brought his sheep. This city did not have any whores. Judah gave her his ring, bracelet, and staff. He did not have the funds to pay or know who she was! They had sex, and she became pregnant and had twins. He did send his servant to pay the whore, but they said they had no whore. When Tamar started showing, the first thing Judah wanted to do was to have her stoned! He confronted her, and she gave him his collateral. He admitted that Tamar was more honorable than him. One of this Kanaanite woman's sons, Pharez, is the lineage of YAHSHUA. Tamar and Judah never had another relationship. Pharez's descendant, Salmon, married Rahab, the whore, and they had Boaz, who married Ruth, who is from the incestual Moabite people! Their son was Obed, who had Jessie, and he had David. David killed Uriah for sinning with Bathsheba. The baby did not live, but Bathsheba, a Kanaanite, had Solomon! Only these four Kanaanite women are mentioned in Matt Chapter One! This proves that Noah could not curse anyone and had no right. He knew that the birthright was given to Kanaan instead of Kush! Just look at the sinful line of YAHSHUA! Gay people lived in Sodom! Black people came through the line of YAHSHUA! THE HEAVENLY FATHER is no respect of people, be they gay, transgender, committing oral sex, whore, liar. Peace breaker or whoever! Love the person, hate the sin. Many gay people will be saved and accept the truth, just like all other sinners will have that opportunity. Finally, what I see today is people who are members of churches and have shown more hatred of others, just like Matthew Chapter Twenty-Fours said! "The love of many will wax cold." It is trying to be above THE MOST HIGH, HIS SON, and THE HOLY SPIRIT. The Hebrews called IsraEL, which means to overcome! YAHWEH warned them that HE first gave them blessings if they would keep HIS Covenant. They didn't, were cursed in Deut Chapter Twenty-Eight, and were totally destroyed. They do not exist anymore! Japheth is dwelling in Shem's tent! (Gen 9:27) These are the Jews who accepted the Pharisee's belief over YAHSHUA, THE MESSIAH'S TRUTH. It is called the Rabbinical Judaic belief. Their belief in the Mishina, the Talmud, more than the Torah! So, I will stand and speak out and stop hating people because of what they do or how they act. YAHWEH is the JUDGE, and be careful; you can be judged, the Bible said!
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  3. Rahab

    3 word devotional

    (N) Psalm 111:9 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.
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  4. stinsonmarri

    Transgender bathroom rights

    The point that was being made was the misunderstanding about transgender people. They do have hormonal and hereditary problems. It is not psychological, as scientists try to imply. It does affect them psychologically, and it also brings on depression. If I am not mistaken, I agreed with the conversation about a no-gender or unisex bathroom. What I'm afraid I have to disagree with is that they are included in the LGBTQ community. There is a difference between a disease that causes the body to go off course and a person who wants to change their sex organ for a sinful act! The Bible says we are not judged; that is where I stand. Also, the Bible makes it known what is a sinful act. Wherefore ELOHIYM also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonor their own bodies between themselves: Who changed the truth of ELOHIYM into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. For this cause, ELOHIYM gave them up unto vile affections, for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise, also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which was fit. And even as they did not like to retain ELOHIYM in their knowledge, ELOHIYM gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not fit; Rom 1:24-28 My concern is these Scriptures are not just dealing with homosexual acts! People are blinded to the entire truth that Paul is speaking about here. Paul is also referring to married couples who dishonor their bodies between themselves and are also committing vile affection. Women who are changing their natural use against nature with their husbands! In Genesis, ELOHIYM says to be fruitful and to multiply. Putting your mouth where it does not belong between a husband and wife is just as unnatural as the homosexual, which ELOHIYM is stating next! When Paul says likewise, which means similarly saying that now it is two men or two women, things are more unseemly participating in the very act of using their mouths and bodies in error. Why? Because they are of the same sex, where the first horrible act is between husband and wife! We need to review what Paul is explaining about disobeying at the beginning and conclude that all sinful individuals who do sinful things will be destroyed! For the wrath of YAHWEH is revealed from heaven against all wickedness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness. Because that which may be known of ELOHIIYM is manifest in them; for ELOHIIYM hath showed it unto them. For the invisible things of HIM from the Creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even HIS ETERNAL POWER and MAJESTY; so that they are without excuse: Because that, when they knew ELOHIIYM, they esteemed HIM not as YAHWEH, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools. And changed the magnificence of the incorruptible ELOHIIYM into an image made like corruptible man, and to birds, and four-footed beasts, and creeping things. Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, Backbiters, haters of YAHWEH, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents. Without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: Who knowing the judgment of ELOHIIYM, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same but have pleasure in them that do them. (Rom 1:8-23, 29-32) When people do not try to understand that their faults and sins are no different to YAHWEH! YAHWEH is not concerned about a liberal or conservative. It is when one tries to make one sin worse than all the world's sins. No one should try to make sin a political issue. It is a sin issue like all sin issues. Many are going to be surprised that an LBGT person, male or female when, changes just before YAHSHUA comes, and the other will not because they do not try to understand. I agree with the no-gender bathroom to cut down a lot of hatred. Finally, I want to be clear: no one, be it a married homosexual or a murderer, cannot become a member if they are still committing a sinful act! This is becoming a problem, and we need to pray. We all need to humble ourselves and look at ourselves before putting anyone down. Let our lives speak for us, being merciful, humble, and grateful that we are working out our soul salvation and witnessing to others so THE HOLY SPIRIT can save us all! I have made corrections!
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  5. stinsonmarri

    Transgender bathroom rights

    The point that was being made was the misunderstanding about transgender people. They do have biological and hereditary problems. It is not psychological, as scientists try to imply. It does affect the psychologically, and it also brings on depression. If I am not mistaken, I agreed with the conversation about a no-gender or unisex bathroom. What I'm afraid I have to disagree with is that they are included in the LGBTQ community. There is a difference between a disease that causes the body to go off course and a person who wants to change their sex organ for a sinful act! The Bible says we are not judged; that is where I stand. Also, the Bible makes it known what is a sinful act. Wherefore ELOHIYM also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonor their own bodies between themselves: Who changed the truth of ELOHIYM into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. For this cause, ELOHIYM gave them up unto vile affections, for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise, also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which was fit. And even as they did not like to retain ELOHIYM in their knowledge, ELOHIYM gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not fit; Rom 1:24-28 My concern is these scriptures are not just dealing with homosexual acts! People are blinded to the entire truth that Paul is speaking about here. Paul refers to married couples who dishonor their bodies between themselves are also vile affection. Women who are changing their natural use against nature with their husbands! In Genesis, ELOHIYM says to be fruitful and to multiply. Putting your mouth where it does not belong between a husband and wife is just as unnatural as the homosexual, which ELOHIYM is stating next! When Paul says likewise, which means similarly saying that now it is two men or two women, things are more unseemly participating in the very act of using their mouths and bodies in error. Why? Because they are of the same sex, where the first horrible act is between husband and wife! We need to review in the beginning what Paul is explaining about disobeying and concludes that all sinful individuals who do sinful things will be destroyed! For the wrath of Yahweh is revealed from heaven against all wickedness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness. Because that which may be known of Elohim is manifest in them; for Elohim hath showed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and majesty; so that they are without excuse: Because that, when they knew Elohim, they esteemed him not as Yahweh, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools. And changed the magnificence of the incorruptible Elohim into an image made like corruptible man, and to birds, and four-footed beasts, and creeping things. Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, Backbiters, haters of Yahweh, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents. Without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: Who knowing the judgment of Elohim, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same but have pleasure in them that do them. (Rom 1:8-23, 29-32) When people do not try to understand that their faults and sins are no different to YAHWEH! YAHWEH is not concerned about a liberal or conservative. It is when one tries to make one sin worse than all the world's sins. No one should try to make sin a political issue. It is a sin issue like all sin issues. Many are going to be surprised that an LBGT person, male or female when changes just before YAHSHUA comes, and the other will not because they do not try to understand. I agree with the no-gender bathroom to cut down a lot of hatred. Finally, I want to be clear: no one, be it a married homosexual or a murderer, cannot become a member if they are still committing a sinful act! This is becoming a problem, and we need to pray. We all need to humble ourselves and look at ourselves before putting anyone down. Let our lives speak for us, being merciful, humble, and grateful that we are working out our soul salvation and witnessing to others so THE HOLY SPIRIT can save us all!
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  6. stinsonmarri

    Transgender bathroom rights

    When I was a little girl, I knew a woman who was a twin. She was about to get married, and she started looking different. Her face changed, and she developed a slight beard. I learned she was in the hospital. My mother, who was close to her, explained it to me. She was supposed to be a boy, but the female hormones overtook the male. Now, the male hormone was coming on strong. The doctor told her that she had to make a choice, to either be a male or stay a female. She chose to stay a female despite the challenges she would face. She would not be able to bear children. The man she was about to marry left her. But she found happiness. She got married to a wonderful, spiritual-minded man. They adopted children, and she lived a full life, passing away at a good old age, surrounded by her loving family. That was in Connecticut, where I grew up! Then, I met a female when I returned to Georgia, my birthplace. She looked like a woman, but she had two sex organs. Sometimes, she wanted a woman, but mostly a man. The reason I know is I was in a place of sin, and they took her back into a room, and men were paying to see her genitals. I felt so sorry for her, and she had to take medicine, but she died early. I could not understand the awful things these two ladies went through for a long time! Then the HOLY SPIRIT gave me this Scripture: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I YAHWEH thy ELOHIYM am a *zealous EL, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; (Ex 20:5 WOY) *Now I look up the Paleo-Hebrew word to its root, and it is Zealous, and Strong tried to make this word to be bad to become jealous. YAHWEH is not jealous of who Satan! Satan is jealous of THE MOST HIGH, Isa 14:12-14 and Eze 28:14 prove who covet and killed HIS CREATOR, YAHSHUA, THE SON OF ELOHIYM! Zealous is a strong passion. Check it out for yourself! Iniquity is sin and falls on the third and fourth generations of people with sinful desires. If Satan can mess up certain plants, he has the power to offset people's hormones and things we cannot explain. I do not feel the same about homosexuals who choose, just like a prostitute, murderers, or people committing the same sexual acts that homosexuals do but with their heterosexual spouses: liars, haters, backbiters, gossipers, and so many more. I am not the judge YAHWEH IS, and I have helped many gay people, and they knew where I stood. They respected me, and I them. Transgender are not gay people. Their bodies are messed up, and many have a lot of complications. I do not see that a bathroom is where predators go and rape people or children! Most predators are heterosexual men and women who commit these awful acts. Why do we always blame everything on gay people? Anyone without sin casts the first stone. I pray for them like someone prayed for me. My mother and I had never been gay, but I did other things that were wrong out in the streets. Sin is sin, and we need to treat sinners like YAHSHUA did. He told Mary not to sin anymore, and HE made her feel decent. Change does not come overnight. I would worry about my daughter, but I would watch her friends and the people she socializes with. These social media on the phone are outrageous, bullying, and more, causing young people to kill themselves. Sexual predators are on the phone, and we should not let them be own late at night or at dinner. Limit their time. Bathrooms are for people to use to excrete their fluid and waste. I prefer an unisex bathroom because you do not have a whole lot of people in there; I want privacy. More companies are making it that way so one person at a time can use it. They are making several of them now in restaurants and other places. Happy Sabbath!
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  7. When it’s applied too broadly, it loses its punch. People become numb to it, and its ability to highlight real dangers fades. This is a serious issue in a world where actual extremist threats, like white supremacist groups or violent anarchists, exist. If we keep crying wolf, we might miss the real threats.View the full article
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  8. Recent debates on employers firing employees for advocacy, such as anti-Israel views, highlight a critical question: Can an employee be dismissed for expressing deeply held moral or ethical beliefs? According to 29 CFR 1605.1, such beliefs, if held with the strength of traditional religious views, are protected unless they cause undue hardship. View the full article
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  9. Debate on displaying the Ten Commandments highlights the contrast between legalism and the gospel. True faith focuses on grace, transformation, and relationship.View the full article
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  10. phkrause

    Orlando Cepeda

    Baseball Legend Orlando Cepeda, “Baby Bull”, Dies at 86 Leaving a Legacy of Triumph and Challenges https://fanrecap.com/baseball-legend-orlando-cepeda-baby-bull-dies-at-86-leaving-a-legacy-of-triumph-and-challenges/
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