Awesome sculpture

Sculpture called "Addiction" in Amsterdam: Shalimar Asmar‎/Archeology and Civilizations: Facebook.

Awesome artwork in conjunction with the background scenery.

My dear Facebook friend, ACG, posts funny things he hears while commuting. Well, I heard this  talk the other day while walking home from downtown Maple Ridge (paraphrased):

Downtown, perhaps street people...

Man: Yes it is $18 dollars an hour, do you want to join me?

Woman: Good for you, get lost;  you are still just a lying piece of ___ ____.
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Reminds me of the grace of God I am under...

English Standard Version/ESV

Romans 5: 10

For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.

Romans 6:20-22

20 For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. 21 But what fruit were you getting at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death. 22 But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life.

There is a type of freedom in sin, in one's thoughts, acts and actions, due to significant ignorance of the gospel and God's law, but that life does end in spiritual death (besides the physical death we all experience) and negative, divine judgment (Revelation 20-22).

Private number

Facebook: Of course I can be contacted online...

Same kool birthday card, two years in a row

By researching my archives, I can confirm that both Deeaan (his name according to his wife) and I are correct; the Hintz gave me the same birthday card, two years in a row. However, unlike the 2018 card, the 2019 card has two eyes. Glad you could afford the upgrade, this year. The extra paid work An jela does at the Christian (Police) Academy really pays off.

Thank you to Deeaan, An jela and family for the wonderful barbecue dinner, excellent dessert and the usual most entertaining theatrics, often done by An jela standing behind the kitchen counter. I know there are some theatrics at the church you attend too, but that is another issue.

Deeaan, I am glad I provided you with opportunity to show off your new barbecue, nice deck with 'newish' sofa, shared with your expensive, glamorous European cat. Strangely, the crazy, lovable pug stayed off the deck as did their rabbit with the strange eating habits. I am most glad the rabbit avoided trying to snack on body parts near my lap, this year.

As usual, once we hit past 11 pm, the Red Skull began complaining about the time, but the show must go on.
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Deeaan also kindly gave me his copy of 'Off': 'Your Digital Detox For A Better Life'. Within 6. Be Present (a book with no page numbers) quote: Be present. Don't split your attention with a screen. And witness every relationship and connection grow deeper.

But, I have to split my attention with a screen to write online. As well, Deeaan is constantly going back and forth between various digital screens to entertain his company for hours, so I am receiving mixed messages here, Deeaan!

Happy Canada Day, friends!

Happy Canada Day! Blessed to be a citizen and resident of a reasonably free country and democracy where differences of worldview and opinion are at least, significantly publicly embraced. Wikipedia with my enhanced colour.

Facebook: The one story in particular, highlighting societal changes in views.

Facebook: At least according to medicine and common sense, I am mostly muscle.

Effective shorter sermons are often a good idea...listen to Michael Phillips of Grace Baptist Church. The Church (s) I am a member of are good too...