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Happy Thanksgiving!
I know its late- sorry I have been working. But I wanted, dear reader, to take the time to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! Its late I know, but I truly hope you enjoyed your turkey day! Anyways- one technology I could do without? Hmm, it is hard to decide.
Car Uh, no thats not true. If I didn’t have a car, I would have to walk to work. I would have to walk to class. I would have to walk, to buy cigarettes even. I want to walk- but I don’t want to HAVE to walk. In Texas, during the summer, it gets HOT!
Laptop No. Because, I play computer games. Especially World of Warcraft right now. I enjoy that game. I also need my laptop for school. There is work too. I am not entirely sure, I don’t need it for work, eventually. I also listen to music on YouTube. I blog. So, with that being said, without my laptop, I would have to use my phone- for everything.
Speaking of my Android phone I would not be able to receive or make calls. I would not be able to send or receive texts. I also could not contact any of my Facebook buddies. But then again- I do have a laptop. Perhaps I could learn to limit Facebook to times, when I can access my laptop. Would that work? What about accessing school, now, on my Android?
Well-, I guess my phone would be one technology, that technically I could do without. But it would not be easy. There would be huge gaps in my ability to make contact with people. My engagement would go way down. But, who knows, maybe I could focus more on school, somehow? Well, thank you for reading my posts! I hope you enjoyed reading my blog, as much as I enjoyed writing it.
I decided to include some music. A treat for the ears. Enjoy!!!
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Dropping A Class
You read that right. I am going to have to drop a class. I am enrolled for two classes, but I can currently only afford to pay for one. One class is Phil 2311 (Logic) which counts for Math- which I need. The other class is a “Russian Culture” class. It is obvious to you, which class I am going to have to drop. But we both know that the “Russian Culture” Class will be worth money after school. So- I am going to look for scholarships, and since I am in Texas I am going to see whether I am eligible for the Hazelwood Act, which covers the cost of the class.
It seems like I might have to drop a class. But, at UTA I have two things: Student Support Center, and the Veterans Assistance Center. I am going to go to the SSC to ask about scholarships, and to try and get a new ID. Then, afterwards, I am going to the VAC, to ask about the Hazelwood Act. If they make me finish using the Post-9/11 GI Bill, I will have to take a full load. In that case, I will put in my notice with Ranger Guard, to make sure I pass all my classes. I don’t want to do that, but I want to make sure I can:
- Pay for my classes
- Pass my classes
My GPA is garbage, right now. But I noticed UTA has scholarships for certain classes. What if “Russian Culture” turns out to be one of those classes? Also it appeared there might be scholarships for being a Junior. So, I will look for those kinds of scholarships. Its really interesting, how I have been blessed with unique relationships on campus, that MIGHT make taking both classes possible. If not- I will use the GI Bill.
Anyways, my Dad was about to throw out a “Voices of the Martyrs” publication. I decided to look through it first. Lets see what Richard Wurmbrand has to say, about casting out demons. In the article Why Could We Not, on the last two pages, the founder of “VOM”, had this to say, about the disciples who could not cast out a certain demon. Found Mark 9: 28. According to Richard, Marx, Engels, and Trotsky were only able to point out, the sins of others, and never there own. He says this:
Without confession and repentance, we will never succeed on the right path.
I think, this means its time to confess our sins. But to whom do we confess our sins too? A Priest. How interesting, because I, am considering attending the Catholic Church, Paul de Vincent, just down the street. Maybe, they have a Priest who takes confessions. See, how VOM has prompted me to take action about my faith? I hope its the right action- at times I feel lost in my faith. So, this might be a good first step. Ever since I went down there, at Billy Graham, with Carol.
VOM is a publication, which keeps track of persecution, and the persecuted church world wide. From China, even in Columbia, where it is said, some groups in that country are now persecuting Christians- and the Government does nothing about it. Isn’t Columbia supposed to be a Christian Country? But its listed right along with Nigeria, and the rest for its violence towards members of the Christian faith. Sad. The persecution is visibly spreading across the world. Wake up, dear reader! The enemy is at the gates!!
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What Is A Patio?
So, I was at work, in a big warehouse. I was headed out to smoke, and thought I would try a certain door. But the door was rigged with an alarm, and I didn’t want to trip it. But as I was leaving the door, to go out the exit I normally used, I noticed a sign that used the word “patio”. Never in my time in Washington State did I hear anyone use the word “patio” to describe anything. It was a “Back porch” or a “front porch”.
So, I reached way back in my Texas vocabulary. I pulled out the word “patio” and applied it to the area behind, where I was going to smoke. But next to the door. Honestly, I have no idea why it is called a patio, though. Is it the cement block, that everything sits on that makes it into a patio? I know its not a gazebo. But, is it really a patio? Sorry, no pictures to show. You are going to have to use your imagination on this one. Just like I did. Ha ha. Well, thanks for reading my little ramble.
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My Mom’s Journey to San Antonio
So, my other niece graduated from Air Force Basic training, at Lackland Air Force Base. My Mom, along with my sisters, and my brother’s family, went to this event. During the trip to San Antonio, my Mom said she passed an Amish furniture store. I asked whether they stopped, but she said no. Then she said, “If I had the money, and the need, that is where I would shop”, ha ha. Sounds like she had a good time on the road.
Anyways, my niece had to be tapped in order to go on liberty, so after a PT test, and the drill of graduating. My little nephew got to tap my niece. Ah, so cute. After graduating, she will hold duties in the chapel until she begins her schooling with the Air Force. I am so proud of my niece and her accomplishments. She hopes to go to Germany! Well, thank you for reading my blog. I enjoy writing, hope you enjoy reading.
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I Don’t Actually
Believe that Peter was racist, but by today’s standards some might think he was, if he and Paul were alive today. Thats the thing, is that often times it is claimed that Christianity is a “White man’s religion”. This could not be further from the truth. For example, when Paul and Barnabas were first sent out from Antioch, two black men prayed over them, along with the others. This is an important anecdote in today’s confused, and misunderstanding world.
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Peanut Butter Fudge
Daily writing promptDo you or your family make any special dishes for the holidays?That is my family’s specialty. We look forward to making it every year. “Pops” would make it every year, and he passed the recipe down to my Mom. So, that is what we make, and it is delicious. The Peanut Butter becomes very smooth. I will try and get a picture of it for you, later so you know what the finished product looks like.
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Wages and Prices
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/walmart-cfo-says-dont-want-161640110.html
One day, prices will get so high, that wages won’t be able to reach. That being said, they are trying to blame Trump for the price increase- but by now, we all know the drill. The prices were already going to go up. This madness is driven by greed, not by necessity. Wager those tariffs, Trump! Don’t let the communists, and infiltrators get away with there mayhem! With blatant disregard for America.
I don’t normally shop at Walmart, but sometimes you cannot avoid it. They usually have good deals. The powerful entities that be, are trying to undermine what we the people are accomplishing by putting Trump back in power. But it won’t work. Perhaps, this time I will shop at Aldi’s. Did you know, I have never been to Aldi’s? See. So, there it is, as time goes on I will become an Aldi’s customer.
Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR), which imports many of its products from China, may have to rethink its fixed-price-point model of $1.25 per item if tariffs push costs too high. This could jeopardize the retailer’s value-focused business strategy by forcing it to either absorb the additional expense or pass it on to customers.
See how they were already going to raise prices, but now they are trying to pretend that Trump, who wants to bring manufacturing jobs back to America, is the one to blame. This is going to be a constant theme over the next few years, I believe.
Trump wants his trade war with China. Trump is going to get that trade war, but obviously the foe for the time being, will not be China- but rather these companies, who use basically, slave labor, to make there products, and return them to the United States, pretending that the consumer is non-the-wiser and with no alternative.
I noticed Aldi’s was not mentioned. Perhaps I will be shopping there over the next few years.
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Paul An Apostle of Jesus
I still hurt. I had to block my cousin once removed. I won’t name them here. But I will elaborate. First off, my cousin went and voted for Kamala. They bragged about it too. Then, my cousin went and posted in favor of terrorist Hamas. The cousin does not make good decisions, for some reason. Last, but not least, I believe my cousin is the force that destroyed my single greatest relationship I ever developed with another human being. The cousin accomplished what they set out to do, and once completed, would not talk with me at all. Except to say, “Go away”, when I confronted them on supporting Hamas. So, I replied with “If I had children, I would not let you watch them”. My cousin would not hurt anyone, but I doubt that they would make good decisions for them. So- I blocked them, after “liking” there post, so that they would know I was complying. I am very sad, and heart broken over the entire ordeal. I will never fully understand why. I don’t want revenge, rather I want restoration. At this point, only Jesus can restore things- I believe He will too.
This is my current reading project. Fascinating, that right before I begin taking Logic at University, that I found a biography on, none other than Paul the Apostle. I believe it was a divine discovery at Barnes and Nobles. It was the final copy available, and someone else was already looking in that direction. So, I made sure that I was not stealing it from under there nose.
Anyways, I just finished Chapter 4 Antioch. By the fourth chapter I finally realized, to get the most out of this book, I need a copy of the Bible handy. I originally ignored the notes, but I found the information beginning in note 6 to be the most interesting to me. So, I copied the scriptures into my note book. The author, N.T. Wright was explaining about how Paul and Barnabas dealt with the question of non-Jews being among Jews, which was an offense to some. But it was because Paul feared he had labored in vain at times. Here is from Thessalonians 1.
2:1 You know, brothers and sisters, that our time with you was not wasted.
3:5 But when I couldn’t wait any longer, I sent Timothy to find out about your faith. I wanted to see whether the tempter had in someway tempted you, making our work meaningless.
Philippians 2:16 as you hold firmly to the word of life. Then I can brag on the day of Christ that my effort was not wasted and that my work produced results.
I wanted to include these notes because, I was compelled to write them down in my note book. In order to more correctly follow along. As I said earlier, this study of Paul will require having my Bible handy.
The author went into a little bit, explaining that the church at Antioch sought to meet the needs of the believers in Jerusalem. The believers in Antioch were non-Jewish primarily, and the Jews in Jerusalem were not exactly sure how to receive Titus, because he was not circumcised. Paul and Barnabas had brought Titus with them. Wright referenced Galatians 2. I will not transcribe it here, but you can reference it for yourself. In Galatians 2, Peter travels to Antioch, and at first would mingle with the non-Jewish believers. But later, he held back because of the Jewish believers who had followed him. Paul calls Peter a hypocrite, but I couldn’t help but notice his manner was slightly racist to, towards the non-Jewish believers.
I know the book is about Paul, and not Peter, but I felt compelled to address this issue. For precisely the reason that I posted Psalm 13. Both David, a man after God’s own heart, and Peter the Apostle had doubts and struggles with belief in God, and obeying God. Eventually, Peter makes his own journeys, the author mentions this, to Corinth and eventually to Rome. I remember Acts used to say that Peter went to Japan. That must have been a complete culture shock to him. Eventually, he overcame his racism somehow.
Anyways, its encouraging to know that Barnabas came to get Paul, and at this point, they have a unique partnership. But even Barnabas was persuaded by Peter, to abstain from eating and associating with the non-Jewish believers, the Christians. I enjoy reading all about these faithful followers of Jesus, and there faith struggles too. Just like we have today. It makes me thankful, that God has not thrown me aside, but that He has a purpose for me, especially in light of my broken heart. That is what prompted me to share all this. I had a sudden inspiration to write about what I was reading, but I related it to my sorrow too, because God meets us in our sorrows. We ought to give Him thanks for that, because if He didn’t do that, then all would be lost, and we would have no one to turn to in such cases. Jesus says in Revelations that for those who believe, “All things will be made new”. Please pray for me, because I am going through such a struggle.
Thank you for reading my blog! God bless you.
The Courier 