You read that right. I am working at a site in downtown Dallas. The Veterinary Clinic on Oak Lawn. I began at about 12:45 PM today, and got off at 6:30. Tomorrow, I will begin at 6:30 AM! So, I have to be up extra early. I was thinking I was going to have to go lateral to get any kind of work- turns out I still have a job. For now. I work till Sunday. While I was working I noticed this robot:
I googled the picture. Turns out the robot has a name- Maggie. Maggie just kept going. I couldn’t determine what her purpose was, however. Pretty cool!
After a while, I got hungry so I ordered food using DoorDash from a burger joint- they had tater-tots! Yum! They forgot to give me ketchup though. Oh, well. It was till pretty good. I had to go inside the clinic to use the bathroom a couple times. I noticed a dog when I went in the second time.
I am not allowed to be in my car, at this new site. So, I miss my music. But I am glad for the work. So, I press on. Today it was a bit windy, and it was sunny out.
While I was working, my app needed to be updated. When I tried to sign back on, it wouldn’t let me. So, I spent half an hour talking to dispatch, to get the app to work. But eventually, it signed me back on. I will probably have to reset my password again. But I hope not.
Anyways, I was working, and doing my reports. Thus, I am allowed to be on my phone. Billy is, or was a counselor. I have his number. Sometimes I send him memes. Or thoughts. But this time, I discussed with him what happened in DEERS. I told him I will get the information from DEERS. As a veteran, I still have access to DEERS. I will get the records for 2013. FC2 Gulub said there was an affair.
Well, anyways, I hope my readers are having a good day. I certainly had an interesting one, as you can see. I give thanks when I am able to live well, and I give thanks when I am living slim, like the Apostle Paul wrote in Philippians.
Because I have work, I will not be able to pick up the battery for my phone until Monday. They said something about Friday. I am a bit disappointed, but so be it. I put this off for years, I don’t know whether the information on my phone will still be there. But pray it is! If you pray. Well, have a good night.
In my last post, you saw where I accused CNN of being on the side of the persecutors. Well, one time I did see an article from CNN on the persecution- and it was really good! Imagine if CNN were reporting on the persecution. Trump would have lost in 2016. Hillary Clinton would have been compelled, though, to do something about the persecution. She would not then, be the Spirit of Jezebel. I am not as worried about Kamala Harris.
Kamala Harris did not have the undefeated Clinton machine behind her. Since first hearing about the Clintons, when Bill ran for President, I had never seen them be defeated. Hillary Clinton even managed to get elected from New York. But in 2016 that changed- Trump defeated them. I do not think they are permanently defeated either.
Also what is with Sean Hannity talking about Biden- he is not our President, any longer. Lets think positively, Mr. Sean and celebrate our great President. CNN will not report on persecution, so they will not report on any work Trump or Bush has done to help the persecuted churches around the world. Because they refuse to acknowledge the reality, that this book, called the Bible, is banned in many of those countries.
So, today I woke up at just before 11. I wanted to share this meme below, but I kept getting distracted. I intended to share it last night.
Searching this image on Google, I found a number of sources sharing it. It is such a haunting reminder, that those who follow Jesus will suffer persecution. Jesus said this would happen. Yet, the Fake News is completely silent about this. Why?
I used to have a map above my bed. From Voices of the Martyrs, and it showed every country where there is persecution. My Mom introduced me to VOM when I was in high school. I would sit by the heater, and read VOM and WORLD and I learned so many things from doing that. But one thing I am certain of is, that CNN, and even Fox News ignore persecution- because the scarry thing is, they are on the side of the persecutors. Thats quite an accusation. But Jesus Himself said this would happen.
Imagine for a moment, not being able to get food- and your crime is that you belong to the Son of Man. It is a very sobering reality, and it seems everyday the persecution gets more and more intense. But there is a beacon of hope in it all-
China
One of the places where persecution has been the most intense, is China. Those people go to jail for going to church, praying, worshipping, and reading a Bible that is NOT state approved. They have every reason not to go to church, and yet they go. I don’t believe its in vain either. I believe, that one day, China will be a Christian nation. It will turn China into a power. As Christianity spreads in China, it will become something that the government cannot stop- and it already is. There power is in danger, to the One who sits on the throne!
I don’t know of any way to help these Christians in Sudan. That was one thing I liked about Mike Pompei is that he was attentive to the persecution, during Trump’s first term. I regret that the media will not highlight that either- what Trump is doing to help the persecuted church. Bush did some things in Iraq, and they did not share this either.
Today is National First Responders Day. I want to thank the police, the fire, the EMTs, even the dispatchers. God bless you all! As Trump said, “God blesses you”. Whenever I think of our First Responders, I remember those who perished when the towers collapsed in New York, on 9/11. What a tragedy.
I went by my Mom’s for a bit. But she had to tarry at school for a while. Its ok. I will see her later. I always enjoy discussing things with my Mom. She still offers wise insights. Isn’t that what Mom’s do?
House of Prayer
God answers prayer. In 2014, I prayed for something. Then, in 2021, I got my answer! I was at the House of Prayer when I gave my request to God, so I am busy trying to find a battery for my old flip phone. Perhaps there numbers are still in there, and I can talk to them. I will let them know, God answered my prayer! This will give encouragement to them!
I just heard this song. I found it on iCampus, and wanted to share it. In the description, the song is described as a reminder of our hope of Heaven.
Remember, to obey God rather than men.
I regret getting the COVID vaccine. I ended up getting it so I could move into a room I was going to rent, up in Everett. But the lady ended up backing out. But eventually, the requirements will be against the Bible, and against God. They already require in some states, for men to be allowed in the women’s restroom, or locker room. It is so sad. We warned them this would happen, and we were called “Islamophobes”. Whatever that means. But my point is, you need to trust in God, and obey Him. Do not do anything, if it is not in the Bible. Because we are in evil times.
This was the purpose in electing Trump as President. For myself, I do not trust JD Vance. I know Trump will not be President forever, so I am preparing myself to NOT comply with government demands. Instead, I will trust God. As I just pointed out, He already answered one prayer. Although, I did not get the answer I wanted, He did answer my prayer. Praise God!
I called Albertsons, and they are going to look at my application, and give me a call next week. I still need to bring my resume to Hobby Lobby. I would like to work there, because I support there stance on issues. They also refused to fund abortion healthcare. It was fascinating, and they won! While Obama was President. See, that is an example of not complying.
Well, I must sign off now. I have a whole pot of coffee to drink, and I also want to watch Billy Graham. I saw him twice! Once in Washington, at the Kingdome. Then, another time here in Texas. It was then, that I became a Christian. Carol went with me! Well, God bless you.
I wanted to tell you about this song. I first heard it in the car, on my way to work. What I like about it, is that Ann Wilson sings about the basics of Salvation in it.
A lot of people think Christianity is just a list of rules to follow. But this is not true. You can come to Jesus as you are! The Holy Spirit does the convicting of what needs to change. An example of that, I used to party a lot when I was in the NAVY. But a day came, like night and day, where partying no longer felt the same. One night, everything was the same, the next night, I was never the same.
Trump is continuing to strip the power to tax from Congress. I believe this will be a good move. It makes no sense, why should you pay taxes, and then pay taxes on what you paid taxes on. Its really sad that we have to fight so hard, to get stuff like this through. But the DemoKKKrats, all they care about is there big piggie bank, USAID.
This is a photo of Billy. I know, I know, you have seen it before. But- did I ever tell you about my friendship with Billy?
I have always wondered how our families first connected. The Robinsons and the McCarty families was a connection, unlike any other. My Mom told me that she, and Aunt Mary would talk after church. Originally, they lived in a trailer, behind the church I remember. I just remember coming back from Great Granny’s funeral, and there were all these guns, and boxes of ammo beneath my metal frame bunkbed from Children’s Company. That was the first time I ever heard the name Robinson. I was impressed. The Robinsons had decided to store there guns at our house. Later, Mom and Dad had them over after church. At first me and Billy did not get along. In fact, I thought I was being forced to be Billy’s friend! But after a while, I noticed, we would always have some kind of adventure together. Our families were closely aligned, it seemed. Uncle Rob was in the Navy. That was so exciting to me.
Long paragraph. But I have a bit to explain. After a while, in the Fall of 1995, my Mom, and Aunt Mary began Psalm singing with us children. The Psalters, which were last revised in 1936, I noticed, were moldy. But they were what we were going to sing. I didn’t remember ever seeing a Psalter prior to our Psalm singing. For a while, it was just the Robinsons and the McCartys that did the Psalm singing. But I really felt this time was foundational to what happened later. Where our families went from barely being able to get along, to going on vacations together!
Then, we added another family to our Psalm singing. The Winslows. It was actually pretty fun. We would have about 45 minutes to do something before the Psalm singing. Then, afterwards we would have another 45 minutes to do some activites. I remember we would play all sorts of out door games, like for a while we did hockey. Then, we did kickball, and soccer too. It was so much fun. Then, me Billy, and Kathryn would go off, and have discussions too. We were all close in age. I was a bit younger than Billy and Kathryn. But I felt a connection forming, with both Billy and Kathryn. So, I always consider that to be my first real connection.
Now, I am no longer connected with Billy, or Kathryn. But the memory of that time, is so positive to me, I still think about it often. I don’t have any pictures of Kathryn, but if I did maybe I wouldn’t share it, unless she said it were ok. But this picture of Billy is from a public website. Billy is now a counselor, in Grand Rapids. I have sometimes thought of signing up for a session just to talk with him. Kathryn married and moved to Wyoming. But I really felt like Billy deserved the credit for the connection with Kathryn. We went from arguing and fighting, mostly my fault, to being able to sit together for Sunday school. Or at Youth Group. Or, we would discuss our families. It was really neat.
You might think Uncle Rob being in the Navy was the reason I joined. It was influential, and one time we got a tour of a submarine. But Uncle Rob actually, had told me not to join the Navy.
Then, I remember one day, my Mom, and Aunt Mary kind of got into a fight. It was just after William was born, they wouldn’t talk for years. It was so sad, because the Robinsons and the McCarty families had gotten along so well. Something about the move I guess. I never figured out why they fought, but I did know that my Aunt Mary and Mom agreed: Someday they would meet for lunch. That was a profound statement for me. So, I wanted that to happen. It did happen! I ended up going to Billy’s graduation from Christian Liberty Academy, in Illinois. After that, I remember my Mom and Aunt Mary re-connecting.
But yes, without Billy, I doubt I ever would have been able to connect with other people very well. I think Kathryn had reached out to form a friendship, prior to the arrival of Billy, and it failed. I didn’t even know what a connection was, till Billy showed up.
The Saddest Moment
One day, Billy managed to call me, while I was stationed in Misawa. He wanted me to attend his wedding. Because of manning I doubted whether I would get leave. I had nefarious intentions of my own, for returning to the states. So, I did ask if I could get leave. But they told me I wouldn’t get it. I think my Uncle Rob could have helped me get leave, but I didn’t press the issue. I regret not attending Billy’s wedding. It would have been such a blessing to see him, at his big moment, when his family formed. I met his wife, to and she is not only beautiful, but very sweet. Billy had told me, he would be willing to do “Just about anything” to have me at his wedding. I felt like I failed Billy, in not pressing for the leave. For not attending his wedding. I regret this Billy.
Philippians 4:4 Always be joyful in the Lord! I’ll say it again: Be joyful!
Philippians was written by the Apostle Paul. He wrote it from prison. Yet, it is considered the “Book of Joy”! But what is this joy about? It is about our salvation. This joy is not just something we produce in response, but is also imparted to us from the Holy Spirit.
Context, or the “Big Picture”
Sometimes, you will see me mention the word context. Or maybe you have seen me say, “The Big Picture”. Thats a phrase I picked up in the NAVY as a GCCSM tech. We always would focus on the big picture, and keeping the big picture available to all ranks of people in the NAVY. The Bible has a context, or a “Big Picture”.
I am only sharing one verse. But sometimes, when I see a meme, or a scripture on Facebook, or share one, I will be asked why I share one scripture and not another. My answer to them is, “Why not just share the whole Bible”. But everyone has a favorite verse that sticks out to them. My favorite verse is John 3:16 For God so loved the World that He sent His only begotten Son into the world, that whoever believe on Him will not perish, but have eternal life. See how it sticks out to me.
Maybe there is a scripture that sticks out to you, as well. I believe the whole Bible is important, yet I share only a portion of scripture. Yet, even Jesus Himself, would share portions of scripture to illustrate His point. He knew, and His listeners knew there was a context to scripture. That context is the Gospel, or the Goodness of Jesus.
So, we know that Paul in Philippians discussed salvation previously, to this verse. So, we can tell, without quoting those scriptures that Paul is telling us to rejoice in our Salvation. In other words, we can have Faith that we are saved. This is why sometimes, I just quote one verse, and use it because the context, or Big Picture, of scripture is always the same.
I just finished watching the betrayal of Jesus, in The Chosen, with my Dad, and thought to write this scripture. I explained the context, and who it is who provides the joy for us! We alone, cannot produce the peace of Jesus, but the Holy Spirit does that. So, just as He produces the Peace of Jesus, He also produces the joy in our salvation! See how, we don’t have to have all the answers!
Hobby Lobby
My Dad suggested that I apply to work at Hobby Lobby. One reason why, is because they are closed on Sundays. So, I went and asked if they were hiring. The cashier turned to her manager, and the manager said they were not hiring. Nevertheless, so they know I want to work there, I am going to bring my resume over, and give it to the manager. The Christmas season is coming up.
Prior to going to Hobby Lobby, I went to Batteries Plus again. I paid for the battery I ordered. I did not figure out when it comes in, but the lady I talked to mentioned something about Friday. So, I will check back on Friday. I am on a quest to reconnect with some old friends. To tell them, of the story, where God answered my prayer. The one I prayed at the House of Prayer, with them. I have not spoken to them, in about 10 years. I wonder how they are doing?
Well, I just thought I would provide an update to my blog. Here it is, almost Tuesday in a few minutes. I hope this post finds you all well.
The Courier 