i found this video shared by a “truther” on EntertheStars. The music with the imagery is so haunting. The eye of God watches over us. God defeats death. That is what the song makes me think of. It sounds like the General Quarters alarm when it first starts out. The footage is from the 2021 New Years.
Although the premise is disturbing, i find comfort in knowing that God defeats death. If we are in Christ, we defeat death. In Christ we become a new creation. The imagery shows a rabbit, a butterfly (for the “butterfly effect”) then a cocoon. Then it shows the two beasts merging along with Jacob’s ladder. Which is the DNA. The stairway to Heaven is in our DNA. With transhumanism, the vaccine virus, they seek to remove the ladder from our DNA. Our bodies are corrupted. We will get new, incorruptible bodies is what the Bible says.
That’s why it’s important to remember that God defeats death. So, i put it as my title. Again, i was really haunted by the images and the music. The title of the song is “Death Is The Road To Awe” by Clint Mansel. i had heard this music before, but didn’t know the title of it.
i thought of Stephanie again. It’s been this way for twenty years. i want to meet Stephanie, but i don’t know what i need to do to meet her. i will never give up. You can call me a liar. But at least i never gave up hoping, praying, believing, and living as though i am going to meet her. What an honor and a privilege it will be. i always wonder, “What am i going to do about meeting Stephanie? What if she has forgotten me”. She hadn’t forgotten me before, then i doubt she has forgotten me now. regardless, i never forget her. it is not for lack of trying, i promise. See, i can write a post without tagging You, for Your kick in the gut name. i wish You would let me use Your new name.
and I saw two cops parked where the gas pumps are. Then, when I went inside, I saw both officers. One officer was from Pantego, and the other is from Dalworthington Gardens. They were talking to the attendant. I was glad to see the police out, becuse I back the blue. The police are just doing there jobs, but higher up in the government, unelected bureaucrats make the laws. Anyways, I got my QT and a snack for Max. Then, before I left QT I smoked a cigarette. I sure smoke a lot.
Anyways, I updated my other blog already, but I still felt like writing. So, here I am. As I drove home, I was thinking of things to write about. I thought of a few things.
Scott was supposed to come over today. Which is why I did laundry, so that I would have something clean to wear. I was low on underwear and socks, and my Mom helped me out and bought me some of each. I was so glad. But anyways, I met with Scott yesterday at Captain D’s. I ate my dinner, and talked with Scott for a while. Scott had a chicken sandwich, while I had hand battered cod. My favorite at Captain D’s. Scott never came over today. I wonder what Scott is doing, then. He must have gotten busy. Maybe Scott found a girlfriend. I just hope he is happy.
Psalm 78:52 But he led his own people out like sheep and guided them like a flock through the wilderness.
53 He led them safely.
I wanted to share a scripture, because I have not done that in sometime. I like to include scripture in my writing, because I believe it honors God. 99.9% of religion is bullshit. But call on the name of Jesus, and you will be saved. That is what the scriptures say.
I am all about sharing the truth with people. Heaven is real. Hell is real too. Each day we are given is a chance to know Jesus and to repent of our sins. As Dr. Robert Jeffress says, “I order to repent of a sin, you must first acknowledge that you have sin”.
Dr. Robert Jeffress
I downloaded the KCBI app onto my phone finally. I found a link, in an e-mail and it took me to the KCBI website. There, I found another link to download the app. Now, I can listen to encouraging music on my phone, as well as on my radio. So, I can carry encouragement wherever I go. I like KCBI, it helps me to feel close to the Lord. It is a part of what I think is a growing relationship with God. With the savior, Jesus Christ.
Moderna has come out and compared the COVID-19 vaccine to an iphone, claiming you will have to get a new one every year. This is according to an article from Business Insider. Now, they were freaking out about COVID-19, but now they are so casual about how they talk about it. But they assume everyone is going to get the vaccine. I have made a personal decision to not get the vaccine. This is because, all of my life, I was forced to get vaccines, whether I wanted them or not.
Stéphane Bancel predicted a single-shot vaccine that protects against COVID-19 and flu strains.
Rebecca Cohen
As you can see, the hustle and bustle over COVID-19 was much-a-due about nothing. We all had to pretend to live in fear. It is ironic how paralyzed that the government was, and still is by a flu virus. Why this one? That’s all I gotta ask. If you ask me, It is time for term limits in Congress. They are playing power games.
I have decided not to get the vaccine. Unless, I need to get it for the Navy. I am hoping to go back Active Duty. I am currently a non-drilling reservist with the Navy. In the end, I may have to still get the vaccine, but I have been dedicated about not getting the vaccine otherwise. Originally, I was going to get the vaccine. I got my first dose of Moderna. But slept through my second dose. I considered it providence. Don’t believe in Providence? Well, I have a quote for you, then.
Harassed as we are by unrelenting persecution, obliged by every tie to repel violence by force, urged by self-preservation to exert the strength which Providence has given us to defend our natural rights against the aggressor, we appeal to the hearts of all mankind for the Justice of our cause. Its event we leave to Him who speaks the fate of nations, in humble confidence that, as his omniscient eye taketh note even of the sparrow that falleth to the ground, so he will not withdraw his countenance from a people who humbly array themselves under his banner, in defence of the noblest principles with which he has adorned humanity.” George Washington, Military Journal, August 1777; “A Military Journal during the American Revolutionary War, from 1775 to 1783,” James Thatcher, MD
George Washington believed in Providence, and here he is quoted talking about it. It is such a refreshing thing to see a quote from George Washington, because he is the Father of our nation. I just wanted to share the quote, to back up my argument that it was providence that played a hand in me not getting the vaccine. At least for now. Providence is God.
Well, last but not least, I wanted to talk about the image I chose for my post. I chose it because I like trains. It is such a neat picture. The picture makes it look like it might be in Florida somewhere. Because I remember from being in Florida, that it was flat. You can see a house in the background, which I think is a nice contrast to the train in the foreground. That is all for tonight. I hope you enjoyed reading my post. I tried to cover something from my day, something happening in the world, and some art. Which is why I included a featured image.
Coffee is like fuel, or oil for a car. I drink a lot of coffee. I especially enjoy coffee while I write. It fuels me, by giving me something warm to drink. I don’t drink much tea. I have tried Green Tea and Jasmine Tea. Each day is a little bit more smooth because of coffee. There are times that I drink a pot of coffee a day.
How are you doing? I hope you are doing well. I forgot my manners again. I applied to work at FedEx. Two different locations, one in Irving and the other in Village Creek. I kind of wanted to try and work at FedEx again after working at Albertsons for a while. But I forgot the pain of working at FedEx. Now, I am double thinking my plan. Nevertheless, I do not want to waist my time. They sent me remote interviews to complete. Have you ever worked at FedEx? My work attitude was very different back when I first worked at FedEx. I had not experienced working at Albertsons. At Albertsons I have learned neat skills, like working as a team. Or, how to keep going when I am ready to quit. When it comes to those carts, sometimes I don’t want to get them. But I keep going.
I am listening to another YouTube. Listening to something, also helps me to write. So, I am listening to The Watchman. The Watchman is probably the most theologically correct Bible channel on YouTube. So convicting too. It helps draw me to God, ultimately. That is what my writing is about. Drawing close to God- knowing Jesus Christ. These are what is important in life. Irregardless of where I work, or how much money I have, I know to make time for God, in everything I do. But I should make my time for God the center of what I do. But I am working on that one. Does this bother you? Oh, I’m sorry. Not trying to bother you, nor make you uncomfortable. Believe me, it makes me uncomfortable to, sometimes. But in the end, I love it when the truth is discussed. All the wars going on, and the afflictions across the globe, I bet they want to blame God. I am not so sure it is God doing them. We might be doing them to ourselves. Oh, now you think I believe in “climate change”. No, climate change is always happening. But we sin, and the planet earth responds to that. The only solution is to turn to God. Turn to Jesus, repent and change the way we think and act. Not to many people want to do that right now. It is uncomfortable, as I said. It is not easy to admit, we are wrong. Especially when it comes to being wrong about God. I used to think, all this devastation was a result of God. No, it is a result of ourselves.
God is watching, waiting for us to turn and repent. Now, it is hard to find a good church. Either the church is “pouring out the Holy Spirit”, or the church sounds almost disconnected from all that is going on. As long as the church though teaches the Bible, and allows us to listen, then I believe it might actually be a good church. They are not content in either case, to go over the entire Bible. They selectively go over parts that bolster what they believe. Or, they ignore 90% of the Bible, because they do not want to discuss what is in the rest of the Bible. When Jesus himself discusses these things in the Gospels. God loves us. Yes. The Holy Spirit is important, but how does the Holy Spirit move in our time? The Apostolic gifts were for the Apostles. Our gift from the Holy Spirit is understanding the word of God.
Psalm 19
For the choir director; a psalm of David
1 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky displays what his hands have made.
2 One day tells a story to the next. One night shares knowledge with the next
3 without talking
without words
without their voices being heard.
4 Yet their sound has gone out into the entire world,
their message to the ends of the earth.
He has set up a tent in the heavens for the sun,
5 which comes out of its chamber like a bridegroom.
Like a champion eager to run its course.
6 It rises from one end of the heaven and circles around to another.
Nothing is hidden from its heat.
7 The teachings of the LORD are perfect. They renew the soul.
The testimony of the LORD is dependable.
It makes the gullible people wise.
8 The instructions of the LORD are correct.
They make the heart rejoice.
The command of the LORD is radiant.
It makes the eyes shine.
The fear of the LORD is pure.
It endures forever.
The decisions of the LORD are true.
They are completely fair.
10 They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold.
They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb.
11 As your servant I am warned by them.
There is great reward in following them.
12 Who can notice every mistake? Forgive my hidden faults.
13 Keep me from sinning. Do not let anyone gain control over me. Then I will be blameless, and I will be free from any great offense.
14 May the words from my mouth and the thoughts from my heart be acceptable to you, O LORD, my rock and my defender.
I included the Psalm because, well it had been on my mind. I was introduced to it by a video from Answers In Genesis. So, I shared it here. On my blog.
Well, it is time for me to go eat. I ate Jack In the Box. I enjoy the tacos. They taste good, and are healthy, although lately, I have detected some grease on them. But not much grease, just enough to notice.
The actor Chris Rock was diagnosed with COVID-19. He has been pushing the vaccine. Which reminds me, I need to let Albertsons know about being vaccinated. I get a whole day off. On October 15, 2021 I will be fully vaccinated. Anyways, you can read about actor Chris Rock here.
Chris Rock on Sunday said he has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and sent a message to anyone still on the fence: “Get vaccinated.”
– Actor Chris Rock
Chris Rock jokingly referred to the one shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which he received in May, as the “Food stamps of vaccines”. Despite being vaccinated, Chris Rock still contracted COVID. I am getting the vaccine against my own conscience. Dr. Rochelle, the Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said “It is concerning enough that we feel like we have to act”. This referred to guidance from the CDC which suggested that the vaccinated must still wear a mask in doors. This article came from Q13FOX up in Washington State.
This celebrity got sick at the same time as some other celebrities. So, now the celebrities all want COVID it seems like. The CDC is increasing its guidelines, and removing one of its incentives for being vaccinated. Like it was a trick to get a certain amount vaccinated, then they put the masks back on. Some people at work were upset, because they make people who are vaccinated, or not, wear masks. In fact, there is a big poster attached to the timeclock which says everyone is required to wear a mask. Regardless of whether they are vaccinated.
A full forensics identification has not been completed. But a body was discovered at the Bridger-Teton National Forest. In a press conference, the authorities released that the body fit the description of the body fit that of Gabby Petito. The article from ABC News, found on Yahoo can be found here. Gabby Petito went missing after a cross-country road trip with her boyfriend. She was 22 years old.
PHOTO: A U.S. Park Ranger vehicle drives in the Spread Creek area in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, just east of Grand Teton National Park off U.S. Highway 89, on Sept. 19, 2021, in Wyoming. (Amber Baesler/AP)
The dates they are looking at are from August 27 to August 30 at the Spread Creek Dispersed Camp Ground. I know this story captured National attention. So, I wanted to include it. It definitely is a bizarre story. I first heard about it on the radio.
PHOTO: This screen grab from a video provided by the Moab Police Department shows Gabrielle Petito talking to an officer near the entrance to Arches National Park in Utah, Aug. 12, 2021. (Moab Police Department via AP)
The family asked for privacy to grieve. The search is on for Miss Petito’s boyfriend, now.
I refreshed Max’s water. It was hot today, so he drank a lot of water. Today, at work, I got carts, swept up the side walk, an emptied the lobby trash. I managed to clear the lot today- with some help. It felt nice to say, “The lot is clear”. I worked all day to do that. Sometimes, it is easy to clear the lot, when there are not very many people. But this time, until about late noon, there were quite a few people. What can I say? Business was booming.
Ray Comfort of Living Waters
I included this video by Ray Comfort. It was shared to me by Joe from Facebook. This is how I really feel about things. That is why I write in my blog the way that I do. Because the most important thing is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Everything else I write is garbage compared to writing about the Kingdom of Heaven. As a free gift. That is what Ray Comfort says. He says it all so well. What he says, is how I feel. Without Christ, all the other stuff has no meaning. Well, it has meaning, but it ends. Someday. The eternal gift of Jesus Christ, however, never ends. If you got nothing else from my writing, but this one thing, I am overwhelmed with joy by it.
Well, i hope you have a good night. I hope you enjoy reading my blog, as much as I enjoy writing in it.
For reading my blog. I enjoy it when people read my writing. How are you doing? I hope you are having an excellent day. Remember, each day is a gift from above.
I found this article on Yahoo News. The title of the article, by Caitlin Dickson, is Poll: Republican Support for Afghan Refugees Wanes as Trump, Fox News promote anti-immigrant claims. I think this article is an attempt to make the issue of Afghan refugees yet another partisan issue. But the issue isn’t really partisan. For one, I never heard any claims from Trump or Fox News against the Afghan Refugees. The Afghan refugees are a special category of refugee. Some of them were actively helping the United States while it was in Afghanistan. The survey, which went from August 30 to September 1, found that overall support for resettling the Afghans dropped from 49% to 44%. They use the numbers game to try and make the argument that the issue is with republicans.
I am here to say that most republicans I know are in support of resettling those who helped the United States. The end of Operation Enduring Freedom was symbolic- this was the end of fighting for freedom. So, then after evacuating 124,000 Afghans from Afghanistan, Yahoo News does not want the refugees to feel welcomed by Republicans. They live here now because of Republican Presidents who refused to leave behind those who helped us. Hopefully, despite the end of the evacuation they will be able to continue to get vulnerable Afghans out of the country. The withdrawal was all symbolic, I really do believe so. That we are watching the end of America. How will anyone take us seriously, that we won World War II, when we just up and let the tyrants of the Taliban regain control of the country, just like that.
The people they criticized in the article are Former President Trump, Kevin McCarthy, the minority leader of the senate, and also Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green. Yet, it was actually the Supreme Court who upheld Trump era policies regarding immigration across the southern border. In fact, I watched an interview on “The Five” on Fox News where they interviewed one of the Afghans trying to escape. Even his phone was breaking up, as the Taliban took over. They wished him well in his endeavor to escape. As he was authorized to come to the United States. But I think that people are just concerned that the Taliban and or, ISIS-K might have used the opportunity to come over here and sneak into the country. But I do not think that is likely. The Taliban is to busy celebrating all the equipment they got, $90 million dollars worth of equipment from the United States. Here is a YouTube video of Rep. Mullins on Fox News. Of course, I think Rep. Mullins is just another figure designed to fit a narrative, or a certain perspective on American politics. That perspective, is to make it appear that conservatives, or republicans are a certain way. Anyways, this video was posted by my Aunt Janet. Enjoy:
Fox News Interview With Rep. Mullins
I do not mean to get all political. I just refreshed my coffee and smoked let Max out. It is hot today, but before I head to work he needs to be outside for a while. Meanwhile, I will continue to write on my blog. I had the other day realized, I need to write on articles that stick out to me. Not just the first one I see. I feel like by doing this, I am helping as a citizen journalist. Many news outlets online now have comments turned off. So, it is up to us to make sure and share these articles, when they stick out to us. To share our perspective so that they will see, there is no alternative to turning comments back on. One way or the other, we will review and comment on their articles.
After my eye-exam yesterday, I had to work. I am part time, and I pulled a double shift. But I am glad, because of the money. I will work any hours they give me. I am not sure if I will do it as good as they want me to, but I will try my best. Now that they know I want to go full time, maybe they are testing me and seeing how I do. Before I started working at Albertsons, I did not know whether I could even work eight hours. Now I am finding out I can work eight hours. But it is very trying. still, I appreciate the hours. I’m mostly moving carts, but I need to remember to stop and do the trashes as well. But the time just goes by so fast, before I know it, it is time to go home.
I also wanted to share a scripture with you. Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the person who does not follow the advice of wicked people, take the path of sinners, or join the company of mockers.
2 Rather, he delights in the teachings of the LORD and reflects on his teachings day and night.
3 He is like a tree planted beside streams-
a tree that produces fruit in season and whose leaves do not wither. He succeeds in everything he does.
4 Wicked people are not like that. Instead, they are like husks that the wind blows away. 5 That is why wicked people will not be able to stand in the judgement and sinners will not be able to stand where righteous people gather.
6 The LORD knows the way of righteous people, but the way of wicked people will end.
I try to fit a bit of everything in my blog posts, it seems. That is because, I hope to impress on people the need to wake up. I do not know whether Jesus is coming or not. But we need to wake up, and repent so that we will not be in the way of the wicked. All of scripture points to the coming of Jesus Christ, and then His return as well. I like this one from the end of John. John 21:25 Jesus also did many other things. If every one of them were written down, I suppose the world wouldn’t have enough room for the books that would be written.
I finished preparing for work. So, I can write a little bit before I head in. Yesterday, I was getting carts for so long, that another, Edward, went and started the trash. But I was able to finish the trash for him. God is watching over me at work, in ways I never expect.
Today is Saturday, September 4, 2021. I need to take my medicine. I did, and I was glad. I just got off of work, a bit ago. I bought Max a treat. But I think I will give it to him tomorrow, sometime. He seems to be doing ok. At work I had some help from Trayne. They helped get carts, do trash, and clean the restrooms.
I was trying to find a COVID article. I read about variant 1.2. It is supposed to have the highest mutations, thus far. But I did not see anything on Yahoo about it. Yahoo, is slipping. Well, no matter. I found a Navy article.
It is an AP article. The title, is Navy Declares Five Sailors Dead After Helicopter Crash. It is in the Pacific Ocean, about 70 miles off of San Diego that the crash occurred. But I really had to read into the article to get that. After 72 hours of intense searches, and dozens of search and rescue missions to find the missing sailors, or the wreckage, the search is now on for remains. On the Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) five other sailors were injured where the MH-60S helicopter was operating before it crashed. They were investigating whether the helicopter struck the ship, where the other sailors were working on the flight deck. The injured sailors were in stable condition according to a Lt. Samuel R. Boyle. The article states that the helicopter belonged to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 8.
It is sad for those lost. But reading the article brings back memories of being on the Flight Deck. I remember how dangerous it could be to operate there. One time, when we were underway, I remember a guy accidently bumped a jet. It was a big deal. On the Flight Deck, they do not play games.
The Image Associated With The AP Article
I did a search for Helicopter Sea Squadron 8. I found another article by US Naval Institute. They had an image of what the helicopter looked like:
According to the article by USNI, the nickname of the squadron is the “Eightballers”. Also, the mishap was unspecified. One sailor was recovered from the sea. Meanwhile, two of the five sailors injured were transported ashore for treatment. I liked the USNI article much better. But the AP article at least notified us that something happened. But it was not very specific and left questions. At the end of the USNI article it says:
An investigation into the incident is underway
-USNI
The efforts for the search included the Coast Guard, USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and helicopter squadrons from U.S. Pacific Fleet Sea Combat Wing and Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing. A lot of assets were used for this search and rescue. yet, nothing was turned up. The technology we have these days, but yet they cannot find the missing sailors. This is on the heels of the twelve Marines, and one sailor who were killed in Afghanistan. The names of the sailors are being withheld for 24 hours after notification of kin.
Anyways. I am just watching another video on YouTube. I do that a lot. Some of them are interesting. Others are long, but they seem worth it to listen to. You just never know what they might discuss next. I have a whole bunch of videos to watch in my Facebook Group EnterTheStars. But I do not have time now to watch them all.
I finally found it. An article about COVID-19 variant c.1.2 in the Los Angeles Times, by Amina Kahn. Titled “What is the C.1.2 Coronavirus Variant – and Should We be Worried?”. You can read the article yourself, here. Basically, it just says that c.1.2 evolved from c.1, in South Africa and was first noticed in May, and identified in July of this year, according to the article. So, it does not sound like we need to be worried. Because the variant is so far away. But it is highly mutative, higher than other variants. The variant made its way from Africa to Asia, Oceania, and even Europe. But I think this is miss reporting, designed to mask that the virus itself originally came from the lab in Wuhan?
Who knows. They blame Africa to cover up for China. But one of the things is, that China is heavily involved in Africa, for resources. Sometimes they even bring in the troops. I wish I could find an article about that.
Continuing on, to determine whether the variant of c.1.2 is a threat to the United States, they talked with Dr. Stuart Ray of John Hopkins University, and RamÓn Lorenzo-Redondo PH.D of Northwestern university. The article went on to explain that the virus variants are divided into two groups: Variants of Interest and Variants of Concern. So far, c.1.2 has not made either list.
Residents of Alexandra township in Johannesburg being tested for COVID-19. Image Provided by the AP.
The article blamed the unvaccinated for the rise in new variants. Saying that they need to provide more access to vaccinations. Of course, the real reason to be vaccinated is to protect our rights. Vaccinate! To keep your rights. To protect our freedoms.
Now I am just enjoying a meat stick. I got a meat stick as a treat for Max. Then, I got myself one as well. Max just enjoyed his treat. it is now, Sunday, September 5, 2021. At just after midnight. Time for me to smoke a cigarette and head to bed. Please have a good night.
My coffee is brewing. The medicine is ready. I write best with a cup of coffee nearby. I was supposed to be off today. But instead, someone asked me to take there place at work. It is just four hours, 6 PM to 10 PM. Then, tomorrow I have my eye-exam at 10 AM. We are coming up on the twenty year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. I was just seventeen. I remember I was up stairs. In bed. I could hear my Mom go quickly to the radio beneath the stairs. She turned it on. I could vaguely hear what was going on. Something about a plane hitting a tower. Then, I heard cries on the radio, as a second plane hit the second tower. I rushed down stairs to get closer to the radio. I did not see the towers themselves fall, as we did not get television. But rather, I heard it all as the towers collapsed on the radio, I could hear it still just like I did then. The rushing sound. I can remember that. Also, I remember hearing that the Pentagon had been struck as well. About Flight 93 and “Let’s Roll”. I had just joined the Navy. I was in the Delayed Entry Program for the United States Navy, or “DEP” as it was called. I also had just been called a “stalker”, a few days before, by Stephanie. In fact, my last e-mail from her on my Juno account was on 10 September, 2001. When the first plane hit, they thought it might be an accident. But when the second plane hit, they knew it was an attack.
Well, fast forward to today. We withdrew from Afghanistan, and we are now still dealing with COVID-19. All of the reporting is on Southern states, so they are bullying the southern states to try and get them to impose mandates. Meanwhile, other states are still dealing with the fallout from COVID-19.
The Daily Wire had an interesting piece. I thought I would share it here. Basically, Los Angeles County is going to pay, to Grace Community Church, $400,000 USD. This is because some of the rules imposed for the COVID restrictions were not meant to apply to houses of worship, according to the Supreme Court. Thats a hefty fee. This is from all that confusion about whether they could even sing in church. Although the Supreme Court stepped in, it is sad to say it, but Los Angeles County was trying to afflict the church. But it was all symbolic and they focused on John MacArthur’s church.
He defied several orders from the COVID restrictions, and won his case in the Supreme Court. It looks like it worked out. But I do not believe we are supposed to defy the Government. Defying the government is rebellion. Rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft. “Where two or three are gathered in my Name, there also am I” is what Jesus said. So, Jesus already allowed for Social Distancing. This looks like a big win, but with the ease at which Los Angeles County decided to pay up, I do believe this will come back to haunt Grace Community Church. I do not think that John MacArthur is a witch, I am just saying that the government comes from God, not from Man, so we need to obey the government. What about a church that had less resources? Were they less faithful for obeying the government? Of course not.
What does this have to do with 9/11? I do believe COVID-19 was the Catholic Church’s “9/11”. This was the first time the government imposed any restrictions on worship in the United States. Nevertheless, we ought to still obey the government, where our safety is concerned. We are to be blameless before Man and God. We ought to obey God- which in this case means obeying the government. This time it was the Supreme Court that made it so that John MacArthur was blameless. I would never condemn someone for going to church- but an alternative was provided. By God himself I believe- the Internet. All while COVID-19 was going on, I attended services online, or listened on the radio. Because these alternates are available, they ought to be used because they allow us to do the motions of worship still, without breaking the laws, or endangering anybody. However false the claim might be. So, if you are in a southern state or a church, they will come for you about COVID because the left desperately wants to retake power after Trump ruined the whole thing for him. His shutdown lasted a month. After that, he left it up to the Governors to decide to re-open. President Joe Biden and others wanted an eighteen month shutdown. So, Trump took the bight out of it, by imposing his own shutdown, which was very tight. Yes, he imposed a shutdown. But when they re-impose a shutdown, the affect will be lost because we already had a shutdown/lockdown. So, we know what it is about.
The state of California will pay the church $400,000 as well, bringing the total to $800,000
Even the state of California was forced to pay John MacArthur, and his church. It looks like a big victory. But this is really just the beginnings of persecution. So the victory will be lost on people once that continues. Once they find a new way to get at the church they will be back for blood. They will remember not to mess with John MacArthur but rather to go for lesser victims that they can impose there will upon. But this is why God provided the internet. As long as we can still worship, we should obey the government. Still, for the most part, he did obey the government that is he was very orderly in what he did. I am not condemning but rather pointing out how I think it should have been handled. The Government showed its hand, took off its gloves, and was prepared to smack the church around a bit. Oddly, it is the church which helps the government, not the government which helps the church. John is a champion, He has been given much by God.
Anyways, I have been working long hours. But I am happy for short hours, still. I want to work full time, so I took the hours tonight to show motivation. Hopefully I will make it to my eye exam tomorrow. I set it early, so I could still make it to work. The point of working ful time is to save for a car, and money for school. I also want to invest. Who knows, maybe Albertsons will become my career. Yesterday, a Lady told me that because I work so hard, I will end up in Management. Wow, what a compliment. I realize she was flattering me, but it was so encouraging. But for now, I like being a Courtesy Clerk. It is exciting, and meaningful employment. I deal with hundreds of people per day. Sometimes even more, I am sure. I also deal with members of the Public.
Listening to Michael Anthony at Studio 10 broadcasting. I find it to be a good show, Michael has so much energy, and he reflects it in his broadcast. I first heard about Michael Anthony in Cajun Truth Seekers. Ever since, I have enjoyed his broadcasts. He is pro-Trump. So, if you do not like Trump, stay away from Michael.
Speaking of Trump, I have a YouTube I want to share from 2017, where Trump discussed our pulling out of Afghanistan. Not that trump needs to be defended. His actions speak for themselves. Trump was against a hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Trump Speaks on Hasty Withdrawal
I found this video in one of my Facebook Groups. It doesn’t shed light on what trump planned to do in withdrawing, but it does share his words on the manner of withdrawal from Afghanistan. At the end of the video, Trump says, “In the end, we will win”.
Now that you know I’m a Trump supporter you might have stopped reading my blog. But that is ok. I put his video on here so you can know what he had to say, for himself, in regards to Afghanistan. We withdrew in a hasty manner, and sure enough the Taliban took over very rapidly. The Afghan military, trained by the United States did not even put up a fight. The operation, “Enduring Freedom” (OEF) ending did not reflect the beginning, where our brave warriors went in and dislodged a tyrant. In November 2001, the Taliban was beaten. Under a Republican. In August 2021, that same rabble became victorious over a democratic President. All the efforts of our troops have been wasted. My eyes and ears cannot believe it.
I got my eye exam today. Finally. Now, I need to save a bit and get some new glasses. Now, it is time for work. I hope this blog post finds you well. Have an excellent day!
I am listening to #BCPToday. We still have thousands of Americans trapped in Afghanistan. Afghanistan is a “trigger” for me. Because I served in the country at Kandahar Airfield. So, I know a little bit about what is going on over there. Enjoying the reporting on what is going on now, over in the capitol.
#BCPToday
So, will include the video here incase you are interested in watching it. American females were taken by the Taliban two days ago.
What happened today. I was able to talk to Vicki Walls again. She is my counselor for anxiety. I had been seeing another counselor, but with Vicki Walls I was referred by the VA. Then, I went and bought new pants. I bought them from Good Will. I think they will be good pants. I can’t wait to put them to use at work. After I bought my pants, and some shoes, I went over to my Mom’s house to check on Meagan. She was doing ok. I saw her doing some school. Then, right before the schools zones lit up, I made it home. Later this evening I went out for a drive. I guess I had saved a bit of money. So, I enjoyed some of it. I bought a corn dog, and some coffee. I just enjoyed the drive. Listened to the radio, and relaxed.
Florida changed the way it reports COVID-19 deaths. Instead of deaths by date reported, it is going to be deaths by date occurred. This story is from Yahoo News! This change comes after Florida’s health department accused the CDC of inaccurately reporting its number of deaths, in a series of late night tweets. Yahoo news calls it “statistical slight of hand”. They have there own narrative to push. But nevertheless, Florida changes its way of reporting COVID deaths even as a new variant of the virus will likely cause greater spikes. Originally, Florida did not look to the CDC for its reporting of numbers. It was actually done internally. Until June 4th, the department of health published its own numbers. According to Miami Herald, Florida reported 18,608 more cases of COVID to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC).
Meanwhile, in California fires are still raging. The Dixie fire is now the size of the state of Rhode Island. The fire known as the Dixie Fire has been burning for seven weeks. It is forcing new evacuations in the northern Sierra Nevada mountains. The county is Butte. You can find a map at the link. The map includes the perimeter of the fire, and where evacuations are occurring. It will also show the old perimeter of the fire. Very fascinating interactive tool. The article I found is here published by mercury news. California and Florida are being hit hard, one by fire, and the other by COVID. But meanwhile, Louisiana was hit by Hurricane Ida, which turned into a tropical storm. The article on the fire in California was published today. August 31, 2021. Hurricane Ida hit the coast of Louisiana on Sunday. So, we can see a lot going on through out the southern part of the United States.
I share all of this. Because there is another crisis going unreported. A crisis at the Southern Border, where migrants have been crossing over through the southern border. This crisis has not shown up on Yahoo news, nor anywhere else that I could find. The only one talking about it, is Texas Governor, Greg Abbott. If Greg Abbott were a democrat the Federal Government would be helping him. But pretty much our government is sewn up by democrats, from top to bottom. Nevertheless, the Texas Governor continues to be the voice crying out in the wilderness about the southern border being over run by migrants. Then, being transplanted else where by the government. At first, Texas was required to transport them, but the Governor of Texas put a stop to it. Then, the Supreme Court reinstated the Trump era policies. Because the Fed was inattentive of the southern border, it got what it did not want. The Supreme Court stepping in.
I share all this. Just to say, God is in control. It looks like so much is going on. But the Author of it all is God the Most High. Lamentations 4:1 Look how the gold has become tarnished! The fine gold has changed! The sacred stones are scattered at every street corner. Also consider Matthew 12:40 Just as Jonah was in the belly of a huge fish for three days and three nights, so the Son of Man will be in the heart of the earth for three days and three nights.
We can see how even for His only begotten Son, Jesus, things were going to be tumultuous. Did not matter whether it was Israel, Jonah, or Jesus they all suffered. Yet, I want you to be encouraged because as I said, God is in control. He knows the end from the beginning.
The other day I slept so long, so I am not tired right now. So, I am going to try out a new computer game called Unturned. It is a zombie survival game, with goofy graphics. probably inspired by Corncob 3D. Well, enjoy!
How are you doing today? Did you know that I signed up for Lyft? I am waiting for my background check to be approved. I’m going to see about renting a car to drive for Lyft and see how that goes.
Other than signing up for Lyft, things have been the usual. I work today, and today is also pay day. Yesterday, I went to QT and got some hotdogs to eat. KEMP ISD shutdown in Texas, this week because of having a large number of COVID cases. The article I saw didn’t specify whether it was the Delta Variant or not.
Anyways write down why I feel anxious. I feel anxious because of work. I also feel anxious because of my car crash. I’m worried about the future. I feel a little bit of anger from these three things. I also do not feel competent because of this anxiety, the anger, and even the depression.
I was just contacted by Lyft. They updated me on my background check, and asked what my questions were. I wanted to remain engaged so I asked do i need insurance when I rent a car. Also will the rental company charge me a fee for driving Lyft.
Reading my news feed, The Daily Wire, is saying that the Taliban has blocked Kabul airport to westerners. The news story, here, private rescue flights are also facing obstacles. These private rescue flights, according to the article are to bypass the Biden Administration’s pullout. The planes are leaving Kabul with hundreds of empty seats.
Later in the article, it says the Taliban will allow foreigners to leave Afghanistan. But meanwhile, Afghans are trapped, and being blockaded from the airport. These Afghans are people who helped us during the war and were promised that they could come to America. There are Americans far beyond Kabul who cannot get to the airport safely. Even though an estimated 4,400 passport holders and there families have been rescued. This article was published on August 25, 2021. Just yesterday, on Wednesday.
Well, I got my coffee. Smoked my cigarette. Now I am still waiting to hear back from Lyft. I would be so excited to drive for Lyft, though I am nervous too. Nothing would make me happier than driving people around the Metroplex, and throughout North Texas.
I´m listening to the “The Watchman” channel on YouTube. The channel is all about, “World News and Bible Prophecy”. My keyboard is all messed up again. But I will share the video for you here:
Remember, that Jesus Christ is The Way, the Truth, and the Life.
This particular video included Tucker Carlson´s segment on UFOs. “Watchman” thinks the UFOs are the strong delusion. He also discusses the New Age movement. He asks, “Am I trouble maker?” He also says, “I hope so”. He claims everything happening are the signs of the end of time. Including the climate change. He argues these are signs from God about “The End”. China joins with Russia and Iran to conduct military drills in the Persian Gulf. He discusses Vice President Harris trip to Singapore and Vietnam. The Taliban begins targeting activists and journalists who aided foreigners. Christian Persecution is also a feature of the video.
Time to light the fires, of faith I think. I tried resetting my keyboard so I could keep typing. But I don´t think it worked. All a part of troubleshooting.
I do not let my malfunctioning keyboard stop me from typing. I just figure out the new sequence and keep going.
I just had my VA appointment, and had my prescription refilled of Propanalol. Some other medications were discontinued. Well, I think that is all for now. Once again, I hope this finds you well.
I am uploading a photo of a new coffee cup. I bought it from Warrior Notes with Dr. Kevin Zadai.
Warrior Notes Mug
I shared the photo because I was excited to receive my coffee cup. I rarely order online. So, when I do it is exciting for me. I don’t have much money so, I really have to budget. But it was an honor to purchase this cup. Praise God!
I wanted to include a passage of scripture in my writing. This is from a discussion on Mark 16:9-20 being excluded from Mark in TWO manuscripts discovered. Whereas, it is stated 99% of manuscripts include Mark 16:9-20. This is from the God’s Word translation. I will include the whole passage.
Jesus Comes Back to Life
Mark 16:1 When the day of worship was over, Mary from Magdala, Mary (the mother of James), and Salome bought spices to go to anoint Jesus.
2 On Sunday they were going to the tomb very early when the sun had just come up. 3 They said to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?” It was a very large stone. 5 As they went into the tomb, they saw a young man. He was dressed in a white robe and sat on the right side. They were panic-stricken.
6 The young man said to them, “Don’t panic! You’re looking for Jesus from Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been brought back to life. He’s not here. Look at the place where they laid him. 7 Go and tell his disciples and Peter that he’s going ahead of them to Galilee. There they will see him, just as he told them.”
8 They went out of the tomb and ran away. Shock and trembling had overwhelmed them. They didn’t say anything to anyone because they were afraid.
9 After Jesus came back to life early on Sunday, he appeared first to Mary from Magdala, from whom he had forced out seven demons.
10 She went and told his friends, who were grieving and crying.
11 They didn’t believe her when they heard he was alive and that she had seen him.
12 Later Jesus appeared to two disciples as they were walking to their home in the country. He did not look as he usually did. 13 They went back and told the others, who did not believe them either.
14 Still later Jesus appeared to to the eleven apostles while they were eating. He put them to shame for their unbelief and because they were to stubborn to believe those who had seen him alive.
15 Then Jesus said to them, “So wherever you go in the world, tell everyone the Good News. 16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
17 “These are miraculous signs that will accompany believers: They will use the power and authority of my name to force demons out of people. They will speak new languages. 18 They will pick up snakes, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them. They will place their hands on the sick and cure them.
19 After talking with the apostles, the Lord was taken into heaven where God gave him the highest position.
20 The disciples spread the Good News everywhere. The Lord worked with them. He confirmed his word by the miraculous signs that accompanied it.
Please enjoy the scripture. It may not always be here.
I just got a call from my admissions counselor at UTA. I need to schedule an advising appointment, with an advisor. So, it sounds like I will need to e-mail Miss Nancy Gandre. She is the history advisor at the College of Liberal Arts. University of Texas at Arlington. that is where I am pursing my Bachelor’s degree. Right as I was writing out the passage from Mark is when I received the call. Incredible. I should go back to school. I want to go back to school. But I am working. I re-applied to change my minor from English to Geography.
Speaking of work. I work tomorrow at 10:15 AM. So, I need to start getting ready. Wash my shirts and my mask. So that they are all nice and clean.
Ben Shapiro video on Afghanistan
I wanted to include this video. Everyone needs to be informed on what is going on in Afghanistan. The Taliban shot into a crowd of people just for carrying the old Afghanistan flag.
In October 2001, we invaded Afghanistan to remove the Taliban, and Al Qaeda. This was a month after the tragic attacks on September 11, 2001. Then, after we invaded, in 2002, this flag above was adopted by Afghanistan as its national flag. Now, it has been hauled down by the Taliban. But people were carrying it, and the Taliban shot them. I was in Afghanistan. I really like sharing media on my blog. It makes my blog more interesting. I remember seeing the Afghanistan flag where I was. After twenty years of being there what did we accomplish. Who knows, we gave them twenty years of freedom. Now, will they succumb to the Taliban, or fight for the freedom.
Here is a crud map of Afghanistan surrounded by the nations it borders:
The red line is known as the Durand Line, according to Wikipedia. It was established on 12 November, 1883. Almost one hundred years before I was born. It is the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. You can click on the map, to go to the Wikipedia page.
But notice all the countries that surround Afghanistan. It includes China. Iran, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.
Just think, all those computers I helped make went to the Taliban, so did all the cabling. Now the government is trying to compare U.S. citizens to the Taliban, deflecting from the real threat to the United States poised by allowing the Taliban to take over- once again. Afghanistan borders China, Pakistan, and Iran. It had strategic value as well as that we provided freedom to them. The Taliban was unable to break through he American lines until we allowed them through. But yet, the Afghanistan military surrendered without a shot being fired. It is difficult to understand Afghanistan politics. They do not view themselves as a country the way we do. Afghanistan is another country which needs Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ! Jesus Christ, America’s one true ally. Friend. Saviour. When we say Jesus Christ we mean “Friend”. It’s time to go eat.
I still am listening to Answers In Genesis. This video talks about the Mayans and where they went. Somebody was there before the Mayans. They just asked, “Who did they wipe out”? Somebody was there before the Mayans got there.
Yahoo News! blames racism for Lt Governor Dan Patrick’s remarks on why COVID-19 is spreading in Texas. According to the article, The lt. Gov. blamed unvaccinated African Americans. Of course, this is just another article that seeks to target the Republican block in Texas. The article is here. Here is the alleged quote by LT. Gov. Dan Patrick
“African Americans who have not been vaccinated”
Lt Gov. Dan Patrick
Now, I promise I am not making my blog political. I just want to get in one article per day to show how the media is targeting Republicans and anything they say. According to YouTube the Lt. Gov. drew lots of criticism. Meanwhile, the article confirms that Gov. Abbott has COVID. This article was really about the fact that the Governor came down with the virus. It is mentioned not once, not twice, but three times throughout the article, written by Julian Mark. As you are probably aware, comments on YAHOO news articles have been turned off. So, that is why I am commenting here- on my blog. We need to hold these news outlets accountable through citizen journalism. Every week I catch Yahoo dissing on the Republicans, but turning a blind eye to the terrible crisis in Afghanistan. Perpetuated by the democrats. This is why I mention Afghanistan at the beginning of my article.
Meanwhile, David Knowles wrote an article, about how the capitol police officer was exonerated in the shooting of “pro-Trump” protestor Ashli Babbitt.
An Air Force veteran, Babbitt was an ardent supporter of then-President Donald Trump and a follower of QAnon conspiracy theories
From the article
See how Babbitt fits a stereotype of those who question the narrative. She is a veteran, she supported Trump, oh, and she was a follower of “conspiracy theories”. QAnon to be specific. So, this is the sort of person who goes and riots at the Capitol is what I think the article is trying to imply. Meanwhile, you have me a veteran who has never been anywhere near the capitol. Except for one time when I went and saw Billy.
“If this happened to the ‘other side,’ there would be riots all over America, and yet there are far more people represented by Ashli, who truly loved America, than there are on the other side.”
President Trump
I was talking to my dad today. He told me we need to be happy with what God has given us, as in America. We have so much wealth, and freedom. But it is because of those who went and sacrificed themselves. In The Bible it says, “Greater love has no man, than that He lay down His life for His friends”.
*Sigh*. Why am I worrying about politics. I just let Max in. I made sure he had water. He had a taco earlier, and some dog food. As I was smoking, I realized, I wanted to say some things about myself. I am more worried about how things are going with the VA. Especially my medicine and my co-pay. Also, I have anxiety and depression. I think I get paranoid too. I go ahead and write about the politics because I would rather delve into others suffering rather than my own. I was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome(Autism Spectrum Disorder according to the DSM-5, but I call it Aspergers Syndrome) while in San Diego, in 2014. Also, possible psychosis. I’m running out of money. I smoke like a chimney. Every other thing, but this I have been able to rein in. This smoking habit will require God’s help. Of course, I enjoy tobacco so until He helps, I will just keep smoking I guess. Thats the other thing, I have tried to stop so many times. Once, I quit for four months. Another time, I quit for three weeks, cold turkey, as they say, each time. Smoking costs so much now. Well, that is all for now.
Thats what somebody said to me at my work the other day. I think I will use that for my next blog. I sure enjoy writing blog posts. Today, I heard that there were 32,000 arrests. That GITMO is busy again. But this time with a different clientele. It sounds like a lot is going on. In another story I heard the Suez Canal is backed up. But the speaker clarified that it is actually the ports themselves which are backed up. After saying this, another person explained the railroads are laying people off. Not allowing over time. https://www.yahoo.com/news/theres-not-enough-work-for-us-to-do-aid-workers-at-us-army-base-wait-for-afghan-refugees-to-arrive-185919636.html at Yahoo News talks about the withdrawal from Afghanistan. The article was about how they are trying to evacuate Afghanistan Refugees. At Fort Lee, they rushed in staff from resettlement agencies. Hopefully, they are not resettling the Taliban, which has regained control of the country. The Taliban declared Afghanistan to be the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
According to the United States State Department the evacuations had already begun, for those who will be resettled. The first group of Afghan refugees arrived on July 30, 2021. They are called, “Special Immigrant Applicants”.
Two non-governmental organizations are participating in the resettlement: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, The International Rescue Committee, and a group from Washington State, World Relief Spokane.
From the Yahoo news Article
According to the article, the Taliban has already gained control of the Capitol, Kabul. This is what is going on now, as Afghanistan collapses.
Above is a video from Sky News about Afghanistan. It is from Sky News.
Not much on COVID-19. A Bible Prophecy Teacher, named Jimmy DeYoung died of COVID. He was hospitalized on August 7. He is being mocked in the news for daring the ask if the vaccine is “a form of government control”. The only ones willing to question the government are the Christians, it seems like. He died on August 15, 2021. Imagine if it was one of there actors that died- oh, we all have to bow down, and pretend we cared. But a pastor dies and they make sure to mock the Christians anyway possible. It just seems Christians are questioning the narrative. Like Jesus, the Christians are a threat to control.
Now, I am just listening to Dr. Tony Evans on KCBI. He just said, “Sometimes- God is weird”. He meant no disrespect he said. But he claimed that we have dumbed down the Word, rather than letting the Bible be the Word of God.
Speaking of God. The Word. I read this verse in a meme the other day. It gave me such encouragement. It is from 1 Thessalonians. 1 Thes. 5:18 Whatever happens give thanks, because it is God’s will in Christ Jesus that you do this. I like that verse. It means a lot to me to be able to include it in my very first blog post.
My life is about giving thanks. I always have to remember to give thanks. God has been good to me. He always has been. I know he always will be. I just do not understand God sometimes. So, I guess this verse goes well with what Dr. Tony Evans had to say.
I work at Albertsons. I am a Courtesy Clerk. I am going into my second year. The job is so fast passed. The time just flies. By the time I realize it is time for a break, it is already time to go soon.
Anyways. That is all I have to write. I hope you are doing well. I am all out of coffee. Time for a cigarette.
The Courier 