So… LG Monitors Install Ads on Your Computer Now When you connect certain LG monitors to Windows 11, Windows Update quietly installs an "LG Monitor" app that's not for controlling the monitor — it's just an installer that pushes ads, including big pop-ups for McAfee. The app gets installed WITHOUT UAC prompts, has broad system permissions, and has started appearing even on monitors bought years ago after recent updates. Macs aren't affected. The presenter recommends the open-source Monitor Control app instead. Classic bloatware situation from LG + Windows. #Adware #PopUp #Installer #Windows11 #LG #Monitor #Bloatware

This sounds interesting and potentially useful. The Invisible Phone: Ditch #PSTN Forever – No #IMEI , No #IMSI , No #KYC , Total #Stealth Calling #DeGoogle #Graphene #DataOnlyESim #Brax #VOIP #Privacy

In the time of Jesus (first-century Judaism), the term "yoke" ("ol" in Hebrew) was a recognized metaphor for a rabbi's teachings, interpretation of the Torah, or set of commandments and instructions that his disciples would follow. Different rabbis offered their own "yokes"—meaning their specific way of understanding and applying the Torah (Law) to daily life. Accepting a rabbi's yoke meant submitting to his authority as a teacher, learning from him, and living out his halakah (legal/ethical interpretation). This was part of the disciple-rabbi relationship, where followers committed to emulating and obeying their master's teachings. In the broader Jewish tradition, the "yoke of the Torah" or "yoke of the Kingdom of Heaven" referred to embracing God's commandments and rule, often seen positively as a source of joy, freedom from worldly burdens, and alignment with God's will (e.g., in texts like Pirkei Avot/Mishnah). It contrasted with oppressive "yokes" like foreign rule or overly burdensome human traditions. Jesus drew directly on this familiar imagery. In Matthew 11:28-30 (ESV), he says: > “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” - He positioned his teachings as the true, lighter yoke—contrasting with the heavier loads imposed by some Pharisaic traditions or other interpretations that added many extra rules. "Learn from me" echoes discipleship language: followers would apprentice under the rabbi, taking on his specific yoke. This fits the first-century context where Jesus was addressed as "Rabbi" and taught with authority, often engaging in debates over Torah interpretation common among Jewish teachers of the era. The metaphor would have been immediately understandable to his audience, like a craftsman-made yoke fitting well and not chafing (unlike ill-fitting or overloaded ones). It's a powerful image of voluntary submission that brings rest rather than exhaustion, rooted deeply in Jewish thought. #Jesus #Interpretation #Torah #teacher #rabbi #Bible #Authority

"Just follow your heart" is TERRIBLE advice. "“The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it?" --Jeremiah 17:9 Make decisions based on Biblical principles and teachings. Consult God before making a major decision. When in doubt, trust the Lord and his words as recorded in the Bible. This requires knowledge of His word. Read it. Study it. Meditate on it. Obey it... #Bible #Jesus #Christ #God #Heart #Decision #Doubt #Advice

#Theology question: Do you believe that someone who seriously seeks #God will fail to find Him? If you are truly trying get in a right relationship with God and be reconciled to Him, will he deny you? People argue about theology all the time. What did Jesus really mean when he said ____? This verb is conjugate thus so it doesn't mean what you think... But you missed the cultural #context... You gotta do this specific thing... you gotta say these magic words... etc. I know what I #believe and why, but, if I am honest there are always doubts lingering on some topics. This is normal. I am sure that this is true for all of us to some degree. What do you think? What does the #Bible say about this? What did #Christ #Jesus say?

Beautiful Rendition of this poignant piece. Miserere mei, Deus (Have mercy on me, O God) is the incipit of Psalm 51 (Psalm 50 in the Vulgate numbering). It is a penitential psalm attributed to King David and one of the most famous texts in Christian liturgy, especially during Lent. It has been set to music by many composers, most famously Gregorio Allegri. Full Latin Text (Vulgate) Miserere mei, Deus: secundum magnam misericordiam tuam. Et secundum multitudinem miserationum tuarum, dele iniquitatem meam. Amplius lava me ab iniquitate mea: et a peccato meo munda me. Quoniam iniquitatem meam ego cognosco: et peccatum meum contra me est semper. Tibi soli peccavi, et malum coram te feci: ut justificeris in sermonibus tuis, et vincas cum judicaris. Ecce enim in iniquitatibus conceptus sum: et in peccatis concepit me mater mea. Ecce enim veritatem dilexisti: incerta et occulta sapientiae tuae manifestasti mihi. Asperges me hyssopo, et mundabor: lavabis me, et super nivem dealbabor. Auditui meo dabis gaudium et laetitiam: et exsultabunt ossa humiliata. Averte faciem tuam a peccatis meis: et omnes iniquitates meas dele. Cor mundum crea in me, Deus: et spiritum rectum innova in visceribus meis. Ne projicias me a facie tua: et spiritum sanctum tuum ne auferas a me. Redde mihi laetitiam salutaris tui: et spiritu principali confirma me. Docebo iniquos vias tuas: et impii ad te convertentur. Libera me de sanguinibus, Deus, Deus salutis meae: et exsultabit lingua mea justitiam tuam. Domine, labia mea aperies: et os meum annuntiabit laudem tuam. Quoniam si voluisses sacrificium, dedissem utique: holocaustis non delectaberis. Sacrificium Deo spiritus contribulatus: cor contritum, et humiliatum, Deus, non despicies. Benigne fac, Domine, in bona voluntate tua Sion: ut aedificentur muri Jerusalem. Tunc acceptabis sacrificium justitiae, oblationes, et holocausta: tunc imponent super altare tuum vitulos. English Translation (Traditional, based on the Book of Common Prayer / Douay-Rheims style) Have mercy upon me, O God, after Thy great goodness: According to the multitude of Thy mercies do away mine offences. Wash me thoroughly from my wickedness: and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my faults: and my sin is ever before me. Against Thee only have I sinned, and done this evil in Thy sight: that Thou mightest be justified in Thy saying, and clear when Thou art judged. Behold, I was shapen in wickedness: and in sin hath my mother conceived me. But lo, Thou requirest truth in the inward parts: and shalt make me to understand wisdom secretly. Thou shalt purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Thou shalt make me hear of joy and gladness: that the bones which Thou hast broken may rejoice. Turn Thy face from my sins: and put out all my misdeeds. Make me a clean heart, O God: and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Thy presence: and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. O give me the comfort of Thy help again: and stablish me with Thy free Spirit. Then shall I teach Thy ways unto the wicked: and sinners shall be converted unto Thee. Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God, Thou that art the God of my health: and my tongue shall sing of Thy righteousness. Thou shalt open my lips, O Lord: and my mouth shall shew Thy praise. For Thou desirest no sacrifice, else would I give it Thee: but Thou delightest not in burnt-offerings. The sacrifice of God is a troubled spirit: a broken and contrite heart, O God, shalt Thou not despise. O be favourable and gracious unto Sion: build Thou the walls of Jerusalem. Then shalt Thou be pleased with the sacrifice of righteousness, with the burnt-offerings and oblations: then shall they offer young bullocks upon Thine altar. Notes: The text is often performed with alternating choirs, especially in Allegri’s famous Miserere. Modern translations (e.g., NIV) vary slightly in wording but convey the same meaning of deep repentance, plea for cleansing, and renewal. #MiserereMeiDeus #Voces8

There are many things that go into marriage, but one thing that is not normally explicitly articulated is this: The person you marry is the person you are choosing to spend the worst times of your life with you. The good times are easy to get through together or alone, but having someone to rely on in the worst times can be a much needed lifeline. This is why the vows say "in good times and bad". It is an acknowledgement that you WILL face tough times. We all do., but a committed married couple is better equipped to survive in bad circumstances. As a Christian you should also choose someone who believes as you do. This is explicitly stated in the Bible. Don't marry an unbeliever. A believing spouse will help anchor your faith as well as being there for the day to day trials of life. "Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up. Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart." Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 #JordanPeterson #marriage #mate #husband #wife #spouse #team #ThreeStrands #Ecclesiastes #Bible

Right-To-Repair is under attack. BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT: HR 7389 (Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026) is advancing quietly through Congress and risks weakening consumer right-to-repair by failing to secure strong access to modern vehicle telematics and data. This hands more control to automakers and dealers over who can legally and effectively repair your car, protecting their massive post-sale service and data revenue streams at the expense of independent shops and vehicle owners. Full Summary and Analysis: A recent video by automotive expert Lauren Fix ( ) highlights a concerning bill moving through Congress with very little public attention. HR 7389 was introduced in February 2026, raced through committee with a near-unanimous 48-1 vote in May, and contains provisions that directly impact the future of vehicle ownership and repairs. On the surface the bill sounds positive — "modernization" of safety rules, automated systems, and some repair language. But the details and what was removed tell a different story. Stronger language on telematics access (the wireless data, diagnostics, calibrations, and connected systems that modern vehicles rely on) was stripped out before the committee vote. This is a major red flag. Why This Matters — The Core Concerns Modern cars are computers on wheels. Repairs increasingly require access to proprietary data, software updates, sensor calibrations, and remote systems. When independent mechanics and owners cannot easily get this information: ● Favorite local shops become unable to perform many repairs efficiently or at all ● Dealers gain even more monopoly power over service ● Owners lose real choice and face higher costs and longer waits ● Vehicle "ownership" becomes more like a long-term lease where the manufacturer controls critical functions after the sale The $200+ billion annual U.S. automotive service market is at stake. Automakers and dealer groups have strong financial incentives to keep control of this data and these repairs. This is not primarily about safety or cybersecurity (Massachusetts has operated under stronger right-to-repair rules for years with no catastrophe). It is about controlling the ongoing revenue from diagnostics, subscriptions, connected services, and data. This mirrors problems already seen in farm equipment (John Deere controversies) where owners buy the machine but cannot freely repair it without manufacturer involvement. Cars are heading down the same path. The Massachusetts Example Voters in Massachusetts approved strong right-to-repair measures, including telematics access. Despite industry lawsuits and dire warnings about hacking and safety, the sky did not fall. Independent shops continue operating, consumers have choices, and no major disasters occurred. This real-world proof shows broader access is workable, yet similar stronger protections were removed from the federal bill. What Was Stripped and What Remains Original versions pushed for meaningful telematics and data access for independents. That language disappeared. What remains is a weaker codification of older voluntary agreements that do not fully address wireless/connected vehicle realities. This favors the dealer/manufacturer ecosystem and leaves independent repair shops at a growing disadvantage as vehicles become more software-dependent. The rapid, quiet, bipartisan push on this bill — combined with heavy lobbying from auto companies and dealer groups — raises legitimate questions about who is really driving the process and who benefits long-term. The Bigger Picture This is not just about changing your own brake pads or spark plugs. It is about the fundamental shift in vehicle ownership. Cars that stay connected generate ongoing revenue through data, updates, and restricted repairs. Limiting competition from independent shops protects that revenue model but reduces consumer power and choice. If these trends continue unchecked, owners will have fewer options, higher lifetime costs, and less true ownership of the vehicles they purchase. Call to Action ● Read the bill yourself. ● Contact your representatives. ● Support stronger right-to-repair protections modeled on the successful Massachusetts approach. ● Push for full telematics access for independent repair facilities that meet training and security standards. The decisions being made now will determine whether you can still take your car to the mechanic you trust years from now — or whether you will be forced back to the dealer every time. This issue affects every vehicle owner in America. Most people won't notice until their trusted local shop can no longer service newer vehicles. By then, regaining those rights will be much harder. Pay attention now. Vehicle ownership and freedom to repair are worth protecting. #RightToRepair #HR7389 #FixYourCar #RightToFix #IndependentMechanic #AutoRepair #ConsumerRights #VehicleOwnership #Telematics #BigAuto #DealerMonopoly #CarOwners #RepairRights #FreedomToRepair #MotorVehicleAct

Proverbs 3:5 is one of the most popular verses in the bible and was written by the wisest man to every have lived. It has a deep meaning that is lost in the translation into English. "Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding." (NASB) The Hebrew Word: לֵב (lev or leb) The word translated as "heart" is lev (לֵב, sometimes appearing as levav or lebab). In biblical Hebrew, this term goes far deeper than the modern English sense of "heart" as the seat of emotions or feelings (like romance or sentiment). Lev refers to the inner person or the control center of a human being — the hub of thoughts, intellect, emotions, will, decisions, desires, conscience, and overall character. It is essentially everything that makes you what you are — your full inner self, the real "you" behind your actions and choices. Biblical writers used lev for the whole integrated inner life, not a split between "head" (thinking) and "heart" (feeling) as modern Western culture often does. Lev in Biblical Usage ● Intellect and mind: Thinking, understanding, planning, and wisdom. (E.g., "As a man thinks in his heart [lev], so is he" — Proverbs 23:7.) ● Emotions: Feelings, joys, sorrows, courage, or fear. ● Will and volition: Choices, commitments, obedience, or rebellion. It’s where decisions are made. ● Whole inner being: The center of moral and spiritual life — what God examines ("Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart" — 1 Samuel 16:7). "With all your lev" means entrusting your entire inner self — not just feelings, not just intellect, but your thoughts, desires, decisions, character, and core identity — fully to God. It is a call for complete dependence, without holding back any part of who you are.This contrasts with "lean not on your own understanding" (binah — discernment or insight). The verse urges shifting reliance from your limited, finite inner resources to God's wisdom and guidance. So a better translation might be something like “Trust in the Lord with your whole being — with all that you are: your mind, your will, your desires, your thoughts, and the very center of who you are — and do not lean on your own limited understanding.” It gives a much deeper meaning to the verse. #Bible #Proverbs #Solomon #Scripture #God #OldTestament #Ketuvim #Tanakh #Wisdom

Happy a Father's Day! Good sermon today. After sharing his God-inspired dream, Joseph’s life spiraled into a nightmare. Sold by his brothers to slave traders, once the favorite in Jacob’s household, he became the lowest in Potiphar’s palace. Still, God began to do what He does best…redeem. Genesis 37-38 ---- Southeast Christian Church has multiple campuses spread out across the #Kentuckiana region and middle Tennessee. United as one family, our vision is to unleash the full force of the church to love people one at a time. #southeastchristianchurch​ #creativechurch​ #worship​ #Jesus​ #God​ #Louisville​ #Kentucky​ #truth​ #bible​ #churchonline​ #onlinechurch​ https://www.youtube.com/live/i5jpdvzwd04?is=cEZiFURswAIx-8aH

This guy doesn't hold back. Preach it brother. #TRUTH ____________________ In this powerful and challenging sermon, Josh Howerton dives deep into what Jesus truly taught about marriage, divorce, and relationships. This message confronts cultural norms and calls believers to trust God’s design for marriage. Through biblical truth and real-life application, Josh Howerton explains how to build a strong, God-centered marriage, avoid common pitfalls, and understand when divorce is addressed in Scripture. If you're struggling in your relationship or seeking clarity, this message will speak directly to your heart. Josh Howerton shares truth, teaches boldly, points to Jesus, challenges culture, and brings biblical clarity. #JoshHowerton #ChristianSermon #MarriageGodsWay #BiblicalTruth #FaithInMarriage #JesusTeaching #DivorceAndRemarriage #ChristianLife #RelationshipAdvice #TrustGod

I really hate the tendency to redefine words for political purposes. Nationalism is a political, social, and cultural ideology that emphasizes the interests, culture, identity, and unity of a nation (a group of people sharing common language, history, traditions, ethnicity, values, or territory) above those of other nations or international bodies. Therefore Christian Nationalism is a political, social, and cultural ideology that emphasizes the interests, culture, identity, and unity of a nation—understood as a group of people sharing common language, history, traditions, ethnicity, values, or territory—with Christianity (or a particular expression of it) viewed as integral or foundational to that shared heritage and character. It prioritizes this national framework above those of other nations or international bodies. This is not a bad thing. It is not an undesirable viewpoint. It is what this country (the USA) was founded on and what the vast majority of the laws and standards of morality are dependent upon. Trying to change that ( like the left has been doing for a very long time ) weakens the foundation that this country is built on. This is a big reason why we have many the problems we see today. I am against racism as classically defined: Racism (classical definition) is the belief that humans can be divided into distinct biological "races," that inherited physical traits are linked to inherent differences in abilities, character, intellect, morality, or behavior, and that some races are superior or inferior to others. I am NOT against being proud of my cultural heritage and trying to maintain it. #Racisim #Nationalism #Nationalist #ChristianNationalism #ChristianNationalist #Ideology #Religion #Christian #Heritage #Culture #History #Honesty

Cleared Hot Podcast Andy Stumpf interviewing Matthew Griffin Matthew spent six years in the Navy as a Search and Rescue swimmer. Then fifteen years as a cop — Virginia Beach, then undercover narcotics in New Hampshire during the opioid epidemic. He worked under a different name for years. He wrote a book, The Journey to Midnight, about the night he planned to kill himself. Now he talks to cops and veterans about it. This one covers why suicide is so high in law enforcement and the military. Trauma stacks up and you never get the time to process it. The "unfit for duty" label that ends careers, so nobody asks for help. A fatal wreck on Route 101. A man who shot himself three feet away. A two-and-a-half-year-old, a blind cord, and thirty seconds in a car that Matt still hasn't let go of. His chief checked on him one day, then went home and killed himself two hours later. What he did with that is most of this conversation. The Journey to Midnight: https://a.co/d/03SCujlF Join the Cleared Hot Newsletter here: https://www.clearedhotpodcast.com #AndyStumpf #MatthewGriffin #ServiceMembers #FirstResponders #LEO #Trauma #Suicide #MentalDisorder #PTSD #Military _____________________________ Full Interview below:

The Context and the Coin The Pharisees (and Herodians) tried to trap Jesus with a politically and religiously loaded question: "Is it lawful to pay taxes [tribute] to Caesar, or not?" Answering "yes" could make him seem like a Roman collaborator (alienating Jewish nationalists); "no" could get him arrested for sedition.Jesus asked to see the coin used for the tax. They produced a denarius (a silver Roman coin worth about a day's wage for a laborer). He asked whose image (eikōn) and inscription (epigraphē) were on it. They replied, "Caesar's." Jesus then said, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." This coin is traditionally called the "Tribute Penny" (from the King James Version). It was most likely a denarius of Emperor Tiberius (r. 14–37 AD), minted in places like Lugdunum (modern Lyon). Typical features: ● Obverse: Portrait of Tiberius with an inscription like "TI[berius] CAESAR DIVI AVG[usti] F[ilius] AVGVSTVS" — "Tiberius Caesar, son of the deified Augustus." ● Reverse: Often a seated female figure (Livia as Pax or similar) with "PONTIF MAXIM" (Pontifex Maximus, high priest). It was the specific coin required (or commonly used) for the Roman poll tax/tribute in the province. Did Possessing It Break Jewish Law? Yes, according to a strict interpretation of the Second Commandment (Exodus 20:4–5): "You shall not make for yourself a carved image [graven image], or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or serve them." The coin bore a human image (the emperor) presented in a divine or semi-divine context via the inscription claiming sonship of a "deified" Augustus. This tied directly into the imperial cult, where the emperor was treated as divine or worthy of cultic honors — something devout Jews saw as idolatry. Many sources note that pious Jews viewed these coins as blasphemous. Carrying or using one could imply acceptance of the emperor's divinity or at least violate the prohibition on images of false gods. This is why Jesus calling them hypocrites is pointed: they carried and produced the very coin that represented the idolatry and foreign domination they (especially the Pharisees) publicly opposed, while plotting against him. Jesus himself apparently did not produce one. #RenderUntoCaesar #Hypocrite #Pharisee #Jesus #Tax #Tribute

CORRUPTED BEAUTY “To corrupt or destroy whatsoever arose new and fair was ever the chief desire of Morgoth...” -The Silmarillion J.R.R. Tolkien had a way with words that few men possess. His writings are clearly influenced by his faith and contain illustrations that are easy to understand and remember. At the very heart of his literary works is a conflict between good and evil, light and dark, the Creator and his rebellious creations. If this sounds familiar, then you should not be surprised. It is the story of the Bible. It is the story of God's creation and its corruption. It is the story of how the whole of creation has been tainted and made impure by pride. At the root of this rebellion stands Pride—the very word many now rally behind. What was once a warning (“Pride goes before destruction…”) has become a celebration. The natural order has been inverted: evil is paraded in the streets, acts the Bible calls abominable are labeled “empowering,” and self-harm is reframed as self-expression. Scripture warns us clearly: pride comes before the fall. Sexual identity was never intended to be debated. Sexual partners were never supposed to be of the same sex. Sexual promiscuity was never the plan for humanity. God established the pattern in marriage but, as is always the case, Satan has done his best to corrupt it. Marriage is a lifelong, covenantal, one-flesh union between one man and one woman, established by God at creation, entered into by mutual consent (“leaving,” “cleaving,” and consummation), and dissolvable only by death (or in the very limited cases of infidelity (sexual immorality/porneia) that Jesus and Paul discuss in Matt 19:9 and 1 Cor 7:15). "Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him.” … So the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; then He took one of his ribs and closed up the flesh at that place. The LORD God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man, and brought her to the man. The man said, “This is now bone of my bones, And flesh of my flesh; She shall be called ‘woman,’ Because she was taken out of man.” For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh." " Genesis 2:18–24 "And He answered and said, “Have you not read that He who created them from the beginning MADE THEM MALE AND FEMALE, and said, ‘FOR THIS REASON A MAN SHALL LEAVE HIS FATHER AND MOTHER AND BE JOINED TO HIS WIFE, AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH’? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate.” Matthew 19:4–6 Sex is encouraged, but only within the confines of marriage. This is by design. God wills it to be so. Sex and or sexual intimacy in any other context is forbidden. This includes same sex relations, pre-marital relations, polyamorous relations, etc. When faced with any other sin we are commanded to stand fast and resist, but sexual immorality is different. We are told to flee from sexual sin. ● “But because of immoralities, each man is to have his own wife, and each woman is to have her own husband.” 1 Corinthians 7:2 ● “You shall not sleep with a male as one sleeps with a female; it is an abomination.” Leviticus 18:22 ● “For this reason God gave them over to dishonorable passions; for their females exchanged natural relations for that which is contrary to nature, and likewise the men, too, abandoned natural relations with women and burned in their desire toward one another, males with males committing shameful acts and receiving in their own persons the due penalty of their error.” Romans 1:26–27 ● “Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate [Greek: malakoi], nor homosexuals [arsenokoitai], nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.” 1 Corinthians 6:9–10 ● “But for the cowardly, and unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, and sexually immoral persons [pornois], and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.” Revelation 21:8 These things are not to be celebrated; they are perversions of God’s beautiful design and separate us from Him. Satan has worked hard to break down marriage because it was always meant to be a living picture of Christ’s faithful, sacrificial love for His Church. Yet the gospel does not leave us in condemnation. The same God who hates sin loves sinners enough to send His Son. Through repentance and faith in Jesus, anyone—regardless of past or present struggles—can be washed, sanctified, and given a new identity in Christ (1 Corinthians 6:11). Satan’s use of the rainbow is no surprise. God gave it as a sign of mercy after judgment (Genesis 9). The enemy always twists what is holy. But God’s promises endure. His design for marriage and human flourishing endures. And His offer of forgiveness still stands. ( https://sites.google.com/view/voluntaryist-patriot/home/my-faith/corrupted-beauty )

I could get behind this #Massie #ThomasMassie #Freitas #NickFreitas #MassieFreitas2028

The Cultural Context of “Turn the Other Cheek” and What It Really Means for Self-Defense Many people today claim that Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:38-42 mean Christians should never use force, even to protect themselves or their family. But the historical and cultural context paints a much more nuanced picture. In 1st-century Judea under Roman occupation, Jesus gave these specific examples: ● “If anyone slaps you on the right cheek...” A backhanded slap was not a full fight. It was a demeaning insult delivered by a superior to an inferior (Roman to Jew, master to slave, etc.). By turning the other cheek, the victim was forcing the aggressor to either strike them with an open palm — the way one strikes an equal — or back down in shame. It was a bold, nonviolent way of asserting human dignity. ● “If anyone forces you to go one mile...” Roman soldiers could legally compel civilians to carry their gear for one mile. Going a second mile voluntarily put the soldier in a difficult position — he could be punished for exceeding his authority. The oppressed person suddenly took control of the situation. ● “If anyone sues you and takes your tunic, let him have your cloak as well.” Giving your outer cloak would leave you naked in public. In that honor-shame culture, this would shame the greedy creditor far more than the debtor. These are powerful examples of creative, assertive, nonviolent resistance against daily humiliation and minor oppression. Jesus was not teaching helpless passivity. He was rejecting the cycle of violent revenge while refusing to play by the world’s rules of power. However, these examples have limits. Jesus was addressing personal insults, legal exploitation, and petty oppression — not armed robbery, home invasion, rape, or murder attempts. The full Bible does not teach total pacifism when innocent life is on the line. Supporting verses: ● Exodus 22:2-3 clearly permits deadly force to defend your home against a nighttime intruder with no bloodguilt. ● Luke 22:35-36 — Just before His arrest, Jesus instructed His disciples: “If you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.” He was preparing them for real danger. ● 1 Timothy 5:8 — “Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith...” Protection is part of provision. Nehemiah’s wall builders carried weapons while they worked (Nehemiah 4). Jesus never taught that we must stand by and watch evil people slaughter the innocent or attack our wives and children. He taught us to reject hatred, personal vengeance, and disproportionate retaliation — while still valuing and protecting God-given life. The balanced Christian position is this: Pursue peace when possible. Absorb personal insults when appropriate. But do not abandon the weak and innocent when violent evil comes. Wisdom, love, restraint, and courage are all required. #Pacifism #NonViolence #Violence #NAP #DeEscalation #SelfDefense #Defense #Christ #Jesus #Bible #CulturalContext #Context #Insult #Peace #TheOtherCheek

Who is This Jesus That Even the Waters Obey? The ancient Israelites saw waters as raw chaos and danger - the untamed deep that only God could master without effort. He parted the Red Sea to save His people and crush their enemies, sent or withheld rain as blessing or judgment, and rebuked sea monsters like Leviathan to establish order. Jesus steps into this exact story. He walks on the Sea of Galilee in the middle of the night, commanding the same kind of chaotic waters that once swallowed Pharaohs army at the Red Sea. The disciples are terrified, yet Jesus simply says "It is I" - echoing Gods own name - and the waves obey Him instantly. He sleeps in a boat during a violent storm that threatens to kill everyone. The terrified disciples wake Him. He stands and rebukes the wind and waves with a word: "Peace. Be still." The sea goes flat like glass. The men whisper in awe: "Who then is this, that even wind and sea obey Him?"This is the same power the Psalms ascribed only to Yahweh, the One enthroned over the flood. Jesus doesnt fight the waters like pagan gods. He commands them effortlessly, just as in Genesis 1. At His baptism the heavens open and the Spirit descends as the Father speaks - a new creation moment, passing through waters like a greater Exodus. He offers living water to the thirsty woman at the well, water that becomes a spring of eternal life. On the last day of the Feast He cries out that rivers of living water will flow from those who believe in Him. The God of Israel who tamed the deep has come in the flesh. The chaos that once threatened His people now bows at His feet. The same power that delivered Israel through the sea now delivers sinners through faith in Jesus - from death, from fear, from every raging storm. Who is this Jesus? He is the eternal Son of God, the Creator and Sustainer of all things, who took on human flesh to redeem His people. "He who has ears, let him hear." #Christ #Jesus #Waters #YHWH #Creator #God #Mastery #Sovereign #Authority

Really liked this. Testament is a TV series (2025–) that dramatizes the Book of Acts from the New Testament.a47166 Premise: It follows a small group of early believers (the apostles and early Christians, such as Peter, Saul/Paul, John, Mary Magdalene, and others) as they spread the gospel message after Jesus' resurrection and the events of Pentecost. The core tagline captures it: "The story of a small group of believers who turned the world upside down." The show reimagines these biblical events in a modern-day context, blending faithful adherence to the scripture with contemporary settings, characters, and societal dynamics to make the story more relatable. It emphasizes the humanity, doubts, emotions, relationships, and challenges of these historical figures while depicting the growth of the early church, persecution, miracles, and the spread of Christianity.a1fe98 It's produced in a high-quality, non-cheesy style (similar to other Angel Studios projects) and focuses on themes of faith, community, tension, and transformation. #Testament #AngelStudios #AngelGuild #Gospel #Acts #Bible #Jesus #Christ #GoodNews https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21440720/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk