An article by a Finn living in America about cultural differences, and why Finland ranks highest in the world on UN World Happiness Report. It's not about living in the most wealthy country in the world, since it's far from the richest country. It's about contentment and reasonable expectations. In addition emotional well-being was not measured (then we wouldn't top), but variables like education, freedom, democracy, lack of corruption etc were included. The word "Happiness" is a little misleading in this study, since lots of Finns are quite grumpy and depressed. We used to be known as a leading country for suicides some decades ago, besides the famous Finnish vodka and knives. (Maybe a result of too many wars and poverty). It's getting better and I'm happy that we are getting famous for other things nowadays, like our school system, Finnish design, the beautiful and clean nature (and clean air) and the UN WHR etc.
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2021/04/finland-happiness-lagom-hygge.html
Ramadan Prayer Focus, Day 23: Please Pray for the Fulani in the US and Africa
Nana’s husband of 30 years recently married a younger second wife, and he has begun showing favoritism to his new wife and family, angering Nana’s adult children, who are upset with how she is being treated.
Read More:
https://www.30daysprayer.com/pages/frustrated-fulani/
Proverbs 10:19-22 #TPT
If you keep talking, it won’t be long before you’re saying something really wrong. Prove you’re wise from the very start— just bite your tongue and be strong!
The teachings of the godly ones are like pure silver, bringing words of redemption to others, but the heart of the wicked is corrupt.
The lovers of God feed many with their teachings, but the foolish ones starve themselves for lack of an understanding heart.
True enrichment comes from the blessing of the Lord, with rest and contentment in knowing that it all comes from him.
#Bible #ThePassionTranslation
At least 155 million people faced crisis levels of food insecurity in 2020 because of conflict, extreme weather events and economic shocks linked in part to COVID-19, a UN-partnered flagship report said on Wednesday.
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/05/1091302
We are doing a Bach family controlled study.
My wife and youngest son are now fully vaccinated.
Myself and my oldest son are not.
I've been traveling the world for months - different airport every week, speaking in large meetings, and staying in places with a no mask policy.
My wife is not traveling and forced to abide by the most draconian COVID policy on earth.
We will let you know our results.
You are welcome.
As believers in China began meeting online last year, government monitoring became much easier.
Now, many are going back to meeting in secret to avoid this heavy surveillance.
https://backtojerusalem.com/chinese-pastor-arrested-as-police-monitor-online-church-meetings/
Big tech is watching, listening, and doing some extremely shady things to manipulate us all.
Here is what you can do in response.
https://backtojerusalem.com/big-tech-targeting-christians-but-now-you-can-fight-back/
Dear Father God we intercede for our brother mentioned by Bethany. Lead him in your service glorifying Your name, but please keep him safe from harm and the authorities. Bring him safely home when his work is done. This we ask in the precious name of Jesus, our Lord and Saviour, Amen.
@bethany
*UPDATE * On my daughter, Lisa, and baby.
Miracles all around!! Lisa had a terrible Accreta case, she lost 5 liters of blood during surgery! She has amazed the doctor and nurses by healing so quickly. The nurse said most ppl with cases like Lisa are in bed for 2 weeks. Lisa was out of the hospital in 5 days. Two weeks later and she is doing amazing!!
Baby, Kynlee, has also been hitting each goal set for her. Today her feeding tube was taken out. She recovers quickly when her oxygen levels dip AND... She may be discharged in a day or two!!
I came home yesterday. It was a stressful time but also a time of many blessings caring for my other two granddaughters.
Thank you all for praying! My love to all of you!
I still haven't been able to see the baby😢 ...but soon🙏
Dear prayer warriors, please continue to pray for my daughter's healing and for wisdom and God's direction for my husband and I as we seek where to get the care that will be best for her. We've been praying for a healing miracle and will plan to continue to do so. God is more than able. We need Him desperately.
We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth