The Hardest Lesson

The Hardest Lesson This is by far the hardest lesson for me to grasp. If you drive in congested urban areas their is a possibility you experience the same frustrations as I. It is amazing how quickly I can lose the sense of the Spirit and toss Jesus out the drivers seat! Matthew 5 NKJV 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those…

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‘Breakthrough’ Recounts Missouri Boy’s Inexplicable Recovery From Drowning

‘Breakthrough’ Recounts Missouri Boy’s Inexplicable Recovery From Drowning By Josh Shepherd for The Federalist When 20th Century Fox released a preview for “Breakthrough” just before Christmas, it quickly went viral. The trailer for the faith-centered film, based on the true story of a boy who fell through a frozen lake, has now racked up more than 100 million views across all platforms. On January 19, 2015, 14-year-old John Smith was trapped underwater for 15 minutes. First responders pulled him from the icy waters of Lake Sainte Louise in St. Charles, a…

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Dear David Frum: U.S. Population Growth Is Not A Problem, It’s A Solution

Dear David Frum: U.S. Population Growth Is Not A Problem, It’s A Solution By Lyman Stone for The Federalist There are people planning for the 400 millionth American. There are people planning for, dreaming for, the billionth American. I am one of them. In the April print edition of The Atlantic, David Frum has an article about immigration. His basic take is simple: because progressives have gone crazy and stopped exercising responsible management of immigration, fascists (his word, not mine) have taken over. The solution, Frum suggests, is to cut immigration by…

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Whom Am I Trying to Persuade?

Whom Am I Trying to Persuade? Looking back through time it’s easy to see what a disaster is left in the wake of ones life. When I look back and see the mountains of debris it is all to easy to see that I was attempting to please others, fit in or satisfy my broken, frail false ego. Don’t misunderstand the debris is still gathering, however, it seems to have slowed substantially. This begs the question, the same question that Paul ask… Galatians 1 CSB 10 For am I now…

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5 Drills For Situational Awareness

5 Drills For Situational Awareness by Ken Jorgustin – Modern Survival Blog Situational awareness is being aware of one’s surroundings, identifying potential threats and dangerous situations. It is more of a mindset than a tangible hands-on skill. It can be applied by anyone with the resolve to do so. Here are a few drills to help practice your own situational awareness skills:   SITUATIONAL AWARENESS – BAD THINGS DO HAPPEN First though, to establish a mindset of situational awareness, one must recognize that threats do exist. Bad things do happen,…

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Mapped: The Median Age of the Population on Every Continent

Mapped: The Median Age of the Population on Every Continent from – Visual Capitalist Earlier this week, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation published their annual letter that highlights the surprises they saw in 2018, as well as the philanthropic opportunities they’ve identified for the future. Among many other compelling facts and stories, the letter pointed out one surprise that we thought was of particular interest: the median age of the African continent is just 18 years old. MEDIAN AGES, BY CONTINENT Today’s chart was inspired by the Gates’ letter, and it showcases…

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France to replace ‘mother’ and ‘father’ with ‘Parent 1’ and ‘Parent 2’ on school forms

France to replace ‘mother’ and ‘father’ with ‘Parent 1’ and ‘Parent 2’ on school forms by Staff writer for Christian Today GNN Note – I can’t understand why all the normal people in France continue to riot, push back against the government and ludicrous policies – total mystery to me. ****** School forms in France are set to go gender neutral after the French parliament voted to replace the words ‘mother’ and ‘father’ with ‘Parent 1’ and ‘Parent 2’. The new terms are being introduced following changes to the country’s education…

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The Science Of Morality

The Science Of Morality By Rosanne Lindsay, ND for Natural Blaze No one speaks of morality anymore. It’s not sexy. Morality – the extent to which an action is right or wrong. Syn. ethics If we lose our morals, do we lose our minds in the process? The focus on what to wear, how to style your hair, what school to send your kids to, what college to attend, what to drink, what to eat, how to feel— that’s values. Values are sexy! Building the Hive Mind Values keep you in a “safe” world.…

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Where Do You Sow?

Where Do You Sow? For me this could go in many directions regarding sowing. Friends, family and seed. Where is one at the time this applies? What type of scenario does this impact? It seemingly applies to a great many different situations we encounter, perhaps even daily. Matthew 13 CSB 3 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “Consider the sower who went out to sow. 4 As he sowed, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured them. 5 Other seed fell on…

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