@DevotionalTreasures sorry to hear this! I hope you're feeling better this morning
@MyPoeticPen You reminded me of somethiing I read about her a while ago - "Ability, enthusiasm, singleness of purpose and mental acumen were hers, and she prospered greatly in an honorable and extensive calling." Always thought that was a pretty great description
@Berrybunchfamily however bold this statement may be... I maintain that Buck is the best Ice Age character from all the movies. His character is written to perfection π
@Berrybunchfamily well I'm sorry your evening has been taken over by next doors band practice, but it did make me smile... Enjoy Ice Age! π
@Berrybunchfamily though both of those would be great ideas, I can't get past the fact that brass and drums are possibly THE hardest instruments to drown out π Have they stopped now?
@Berrybunchfamily the image of you trying to cook in peace with your neighbors horribly playing their instruments next door is providing me with a lot of entertainment ππ
@MyPoeticPen This was great π I LOVE Lydia. Always wished there were more verses about her
@sinbach @andyharris there's a few who will probably try and throw you a welcome home party when you're finally able to come back here again π
@andyharris @sinbach I'm not sure you're going to convince him to move to Rotherham, however cold, dark and desolate it may be π
I wanted to pray more effectively, and more specifically, for the persecuted church. And Nigeria has been on my mind for a while now.
I highly recommend @sinbach 's podcast with @Olamide - https://backtojerusalem.com/podcast/episode-586-the-christian-persecution-is-real-in-nigeria/
It is a really helpful call to action!
And next week in Prayer 2:62 we're gonna have a focus on praying for Nigeria, so I asked Olly D for a video clip we could use, and he sent me the video I've used here.
If nothing else, Olly makes it super simple what, why and how to pray and that's a priceless gift in, and of, itself!
Andy B
During the summer, you can get your family involved in a missions program without leaving home. YET.
https://backtojerusalem.com/btj-online-summer-programs-available-now/
@Olamide praying with you
People of God in your prayers, please do remember the Christians in Northern Nigeria: Pray against the very evil spirit of radical Islam..pray for the Nigerian Government to act to stop the killings and abductions...pray that the International Community would work to stop it!
Pray for the protection of Christians in Nigeria.. pray for those who are suffering. Thank you!
PLEASE PRAY FOR THIS FAMILY~! And all the firemen, police , ambulance, medical and frist responders as they are traumatized also.
They were having a bonfire when the dad went to add gasoline to the fire as it was not starting. And explosion happened and the Dad, Mom, 1 year old and 4 year old girl, and 6 year old boy were all injured. The children and mom have life threatening burns and the baby just died after surgery.
We were best friends in Canada with 2 of the first firefighters that arrived on scene and have been in contact. They are taking it very hard.
Blessings
Orlena
120 students abducted from Bethel Baptist school in Nigeria by Muslim extremists.
Why are we so silent on this???
On this podcast I ask BTJ Nigerian partner and friend Pastor @Olamide to explain to us the situation.
https://backtojerusalem.com/podcast/episode-586-the-christian-persecution-is-real-in-nigeria/
@sinbach I thought we had! Just came back to me. Maybe you need to do all your writing in England from now on π
The same theory goes for songs too - Amazing Grace, It Is Well....
@sinbach have we talked about this before? The best writing that truly stands the test of time is usually (at worst) depressing and (at best) reflective. Both of those come more naturally with gloomy weather. I'm convinced there's a link there
@MaryMamuzich I'm touched by your sympathy... π Actually, the next week is supposed to be a lot of sun, so it should improve.
Sorry to hear about the forest fires! Hopefully you'll have some cooler days. Hugs back! π¦
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