Fireworks & Avoiding Fireworks

July 4th fireworks from the United States side in an international park without any border control. I was ignorant this existed.

We took this photo from the United States side of the international park...

Romans 12:9-21

New American Standard Bible (NASB)

9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.

10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; [a]give preference to one another in honor;

11 not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;

12 rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer,

13 contributing to the needs of the [b]saints, [c]practicing hospitality.

14 Bless those who persecute [d]you; bless and do not curse.

15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

16 Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but [e]associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation.

17 Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. [f]Respect what is right in the sight of all men.

18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.

19 Never take your own revenge, beloved, but [g]leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.

20 “But if your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.”

21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Footnotes:

Romans 12:10 Or outdo one another in showing honor

Romans 12:13 Or holy ones

Romans 12:13 Lit pursuing

Romans 12:14 Two early mss do not contain you

Romans 12:16 Or accommodate yourself to lowly things

Romans 12:17 Lit Take thought for

Romans 12:19 Lit give a place

New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation

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'Chuck driving by 0 ave figures we might accidentally be in the USA. Well get us out...'

My refrigerator. This demonstrates my tremendous commitment to Perrier from France, blueberries, English peas, boxed fish. and non-fatass foods.

Potential Fireworks?

Vancouver

Chuck via Facebook. Potential fireworks? Well, the Rush show is coming up again on July 17 providing Mennonite Chuck a reasonable and good opportunity to have himself placed behind bars. During the last show in 2013, Uncle Chuck refused to stay in his designated stadium seat because he was sitting beside a 'fat guy' and the computer genius decided that sitting in the stairs area would be the wise decision. Unfortunately, a tattooed man complained, security was alerted and soon Chuckles was seat relocated.  I was noting concert events by mobile in blog comments and Chuckles and I were teased, likely by a female observer (s) because of the events. Chuck could have simply moved further up the arena as there were plenty of empty seats and avoided all the hassle!

A man in China reportedly mistook his two pet bear cubs for two pet puppies...http://society.people.com.cn/n/2015/0701/c136657-27238612.html

I stated on Facebook Samsung S4 just notified me that my alarms and ringer were on do not disturb mode...news to me. Imagine when computers really have artificial human-like intelligence.

Working on July 1, Canada Day, but invited out to July 4th fireworks, but viewed from the Canadian side(?)... Further

I have never viewed the American July 4th fireworks before, but will admit that viewing actual literal American fireworks, although safely from the Canadian side of the border, will be a relief from the near constant barrage of politicized Christianity related topics that arise from the Excited States of Americana. Not that things are near perfect here in the Socialist Paradise of Canada, just more quiet...

False Satirical Story On Pastor...

Texas-trekearth

Christian Post June 22 2015

BY VINCENT FUNARO

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'Cornerstone Church Denies Claim That Pastor John Hagee Said Women Who Use God's Name While Having Sex Should Be 'Thrown in Jail'

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This is good to read, as when I originally saw a related article, I thought that it was absolutely ridiculous. 

My thinking was that with all the issues in this fallen and problematic present realm and age, for a Pastor to focus on that issue would be foolish, but it appears to be a work of satire, and not written with kind intentions.

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A Cornerstone Church official denied Monday a report that claims their senior pastor John Hagee said women who shout God's name during sex should be "thrown in jail" in an interview discussing the 10 Commandments.

The San Antonio, Texas-based church told The Christian Post in a telephone interview that the claim is false and that the church's lawyers are looking into the situation. "The story is a complete fabrication. It's written by a website that makes up these kind of stories in an effort to be humorous. All media outlets that have picked up this story have been contacted by John Hagee Ministries and will issue a retraction or face legal action," said an official statement from Cornerstone Church's legal department shared with CP.

Hagee's remarks about women were originally reported in an interview by Newslo.com.

Robust Enough?

Edinburgh Castle-Facebook

Edinburgh Castle-trekearth

My audio comments are intentionally brief. Audio posts are more difficult for me to produce properly than written articles, and yet I need the practice. Personally, I think my public speaking is improving but I am the lecturer type and it has its strengths and weaknesses as far as online presentation is concerned.

In my academic career, I, for one, did not appreciate long lectures...and I have four earned academic degrees.

I had originally planned four to five points with this audio post but in the end edited to two because of the retakes and because the more one states the more one has to consider the consequences.

And I already have several anonymous and secret readers.

I am commenting on the need for robust theology, while admitting a blog post is limited media.

Therefore, ironically, a blog post will only be so robust.

I will use text for explanation of the audio.

I am replying with the first point to a sermon that was suggesting that England and Great Britain are in decline primarily because of rejecting Israel (Genesis 12: 3).

This done in favour of Palestine.

I counter with the idea that a rejection of the Biblical God for secularism, overall, would be a more likely reason for a decline.

That being stated, I still hold to what I stated here:

January 31 2015

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'I certainly would prefer that there was less secularization and more Christian influence.'

I reason in the post that Europe was never predominantly Christian, so its ceasing and end in this realm should not be assumed because it is becoming more secular.

In the case of Europe, the United Kingdom and the Western World becoming more secular and turning from God would in my view certainly have negative consequences, but I am not assuming this means the Western World will completely disappear or be obliterated in this present realm.