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Dean Lewis: Hurtless (Lyrics) | 7clouds

Romans 9:17 [Berean] For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display MY power in you, and MY Name might be proclaimed in all the Earth.” [Exodus 9:16]

Lyrics: Dean Lewis - Hurtless

[Verse 1] I remember the day that we met You were like a light I didn't know that I needed You had a smile that could warm up the New York cold It wasn't long till we both caught feelings I didn't know that we both had demons, but It's funny how time reveals it all

[Pre-Chorus] And you stayed out that night after we had a fight And my friends say they saw you with him At that bar where we met while I'm here in our bed Do you even regret what you did?

[Chorus] 'Cause it was never meant to end like this Standin' in thе rain in your black dress So go ahead and tell mе what I did to deserve this And I'm not sayin' we were perfect I hope that one night with him was worth it But tellin' me that it was a mistake don't make it hurt less It don't make it hurt less

[Verse 2] I'm standing there as you list off your reasons Made me feel like a fool for believin' You reach for my hand as I turn to leave But you keep on holdin' on

[Pre-Chorus] And your eyes started fallin' way down with despair And you turned around and said "This isn't fair It was only one night, there were no feelings shared" So I looked in your eyes and I said

[Chorus] It was never meant to end like this Standin' in the rain in your black dress So go ahead and tell me what I did to deserve this And I'm not sayin' we were perfect I hope that one night with him was worth it But tellin' me that it was a mistake don't make it hurt less It don't make it hurt less

[Bridge] I know the day will come when this won't hurt anymore And all the pain is just an afterthought If I'm strong enough to let you in, I can let you out again And I hope some day you'll find someone to love you Like I did

[Chorus] 'Cause it was never meant to end like this Standin' in the rain in your black dress So go ahead and tell me what I did to deserve this And I'm not sayin' we were perfect I hope that one night with him was worth it But tellin' me that it was a mistake don't make it hurt less It don't make it hurt less It don't make it hurt less It don't make it hurt less

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~ “In Light of Cush/Kush the Dark” ~

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“In Light of Cush/Kush the Dark” "The children of Jared are led astray by the illusions of Satan and his kindred. God revealed to him, the promise he had made to Cain and the command to his people to not hold intercourse with the children of Cain. God also ordered Jared and the people to not learn the ways of Cain’s children; for I am God who loves not hatred and works of iniquity. Jared continued to teach the children, but they began to transgress the commandments. https://inlightofkushthedark.blogspot.com/ https://www.academia.edu/43443031/_The_Eye_of_Cain_Pt_1

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Jared and the people!

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Manna and Quail from Heaven

On the fifteenth day of the second month after they had left the land of Egypt, the whole congregation of Israel set out from Elim and came to the Desert of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai. And there in the desert they all grumbled against Moses and Aaron. “If only we had died by the LORD’s hand in the land of Egypt!” they said. “There we sat by pots of meat and ate our fill of bread, but you have brought us into this desert to starve this whole assembly to death!”

Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test whether or not they will follow My instructions. Then on the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on the other days.”

So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites, “This evening you will know that it was the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, and in the morning you will see the LORD’s glory, because He has heard your grumbling against Him. For who are we that you should grumble against us?”

And Moses added, “The LORD will give you meat to eat this evening and bread to fill you in the morning, for He has heard your grumbling against Him. Who are we? Your grumblings are not against us but against the LORD.”

Then Moses said to Aaron, “Tell the whole congregation of Israel, ‘Come before the LORD, for He has heard your grumbling.’ ”

And as Aaron was speaking to the whole congregation of Israel, they looked toward the desert, and there in a cloud the glory of the LORD appeared.

Then the LORD said to Moses, “I have heard the grumbling of the Israelites. Tell them, ‘At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will be filled with bread. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God.’ ”

That evening quail came and covered the camp, and in the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp. When the layer of dew had evaporated, there were thin flakes on the desert floor, as fine as frost on the ground. When the Israelites saw it, they asked one another, “What is it?” For they did not know what it was.

So Moses told them, “It is the bread that the LORD has given you to eat. This is what the LORD has commanded: ‘Each one is to gather as much as he needs. You may take an omer for each person in your tent.’ ”

So the Israelites did this. Some gathered more, and some less. When they measured it by the omer, he who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall. Each one gathered as much as he needed to eat.

Then Moses said to them, “No one may keep any of it until morning.” But they did not listen to Moses; some people left part of it until morning, and it became infested with maggots and began to smell. So Moses was angry with them.

Every morning each one gathered as much as was needed, and when the sun grew hot, it melted away.

The Sabbath Observed (Genesis 2:1–3; Hebrews 4:1–11)

On the sixth day, they gathered twice as much food—two omers per person —and all the leaders of the congregation came and reported this to Moses. He told them, “This is what the LORD has said: ‘Tomorrow is to be a day of complete rest, a holy Sabbath to the LORD. So bake what you want to bake, and boil what you want to boil. Then set aside whatever remains and keep it until morning.’ ”

So they set it aside until morning as Moses had commanded, and it did not smell or contain any maggots. “Eat it today,” Moses said, “because today is a Sabbath to the LORD. Today you will not find anything in the field. For six days you may gather, but on the seventh day, the Sabbath, it will not be there.”

Yet on the seventh day some of the people went out to gather, but they did not find anything. Then the LORD said to Moses, “How long will you refuse to keep My commandments and instructions? Understand that the LORD has given you the Sabbath; that is why on the sixth day He will give you bread for two days. On the seventh day, everyone must stay where he is; no one may leave his place.”

So the people rested on the seventh day.

The Jar of Manna

Now the house of Israel called the bread manna. It was white like coriander seed and tasted like wafers made with honey. Moses said, “This is what the LORD has commanded: ‘Keep an omer of manna for the generations to come, so that they may see the bread I fed you in the wilderness when I brought you out of the land of Egypt.’ ”

So Moses told Aaron, “Take a jar and fill it with an omer of manna. Then place it before the LORD to be preserved for the generations to come.” And Aaron placed it in front of the Testimony, to be preserved just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

The Israelites ate manna forty years, until they came to a land where they could settle; they ate manna until they reached the border of Canaan. (Now an omer is a tenth of an ephah.) — Exodus 16 | Berean Standard Bible (BSB) The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God’s Word has been dedicated to the public domain. Cross References: Genesis 2:3; Exodus 5:21; Exodus 6:7; Exodus 12:6; Exodus 12:10; Exodus 12:51; Exodus 13:21; Exodus 17:3; Exodus 20:9-10; Exodus 25:16; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 11:4; Numbers 11:7; Numbers 11:9; Numbers 16:16; Numbers 28:5; Deuteronomy 8:3; 2 Kings 17:14; Luke 10:16; John 6:31; John 11:4; John 11:40; Acts 7:36; Romans 13:2; 1 Corinthians 10:3; 1 Corinthians 10:10; 2 Corinthians 8:15; Hebrews 9:4; Revelation 2:17

Exodus 16 Bible Commentary - Matthew Henry (concise)

Key Passages in Exodus 16

1. The Israelites come to Sin, and murmur for want of bread 4. God promises them bread and meat from heaven, and they are rebuked 13. Quail and manna are sent 16. The ordering of manna 25. It was not to be found on the Sabbath 32. An omer of it is preserved

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Wolves Among the Sheep

Acts 20.29-30 (ESV)

I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock, and from among your own selves will arise men speaking twisted things, to draw away the disciples after them.

Our family includes a very large and opinionated cat named Squirt.  He was part of a feral group, but when I went into the back yard to shoo away the sire, one little guy disobeyed his mama's order to hide and, instead, stopped, turned toward me, and raised his nose to catch my scent.  I reached down and picked him up.  That was  fourteen years ago, and he's been with us ever since.

Why am I writing about a cat in what is supposed to be a Bible study? Because a lot of Christians are just like that cat.  Like most cats, Squirt loves sunshine and begs to be allowed outside on the back porch, where he can bask in the warm sun.  However, when the temperature drops to freezing and the wind off the mountain picks up, I tell him, 'No.  It's too cold.'

But the allure of the sunshine is just too hard to resist, so he goes to a south-facing window and stretches out on the sunny windowsill, where he naps in the warm sun.  He emerges from behind the drapes toasty warm, and he simply can't understand why I've insisted that it's cold outside.

A lot of Christians are just like that cat.  They go to a church service on Sunday morning, and if they come out feeling warm and fuzzy, they assume everything is just fine.  They don't bother to read the Bible to see whether what they've been told agrees with Scripture.

The Church has been under attack from its inception.  Lately, the attacks have grown much worse, for we are entering the last days of this age, and Satan knows that his time is short.

We have always had false teachers among us.  Even so, it grieves me to discover that some of the teachers whom I admired when I first came to the faith have been seduced by the world, have been lured away from the true faith, and are now preaching heresy.  I weep for them and I weep for those who have blindly followed them down that wide, easy road that leads to destruction.

I would not have believed the heresy they are teaching, had I not heard it with my own ears.

Our Lord warned us:

'Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.  For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.'  – Matthew 7.13-14

He immediately followed that with a warning:

'Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves.  You will know them by their fruits.  Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they?'  – Matthew 7.15-16

Do not follow blindly those who present themselves as preachers and teachers, though they may lead a congregation of thousands, for the world has invaded the Church, and many of its leaders have been seduced by money and fame.

I advise you once again to emulate the Bereans:

… they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see  whether these things were so.  – Acts 17.11

No matter how sweet the words sound to you, or how much the teachings tickle your ears, you must search the Word of God to see whether the things you are hearing are really true—or if they're only clever lies to lead you astray.

And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.  – Acts 20.32

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Unless otherwise noted, all Scriptures are from the NASB.

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Corinth was a city known for...

Historically, Corinth was a city known for its immorality and hostility towards new teachings. God's promise here is a divine intervention, ensuring Paul's safety so that he can continue his work. This protection is not just physical but also spiritual, emphasizing that God's plans cannot be thwarted by human opposition… This is an encouragement to believers that no place is too dark or resistant for God's light to penetrate, and His purposes will prevail.

~ Berean Study Bible

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TEST DOCTRINES FOR SCRIPTURAL VALIDITY -- KJV (King James Version) Bible Verse List #Scriptures #BibleStudy #BibleVerses Visit https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/ to see more. "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." 2 Timothy 2:15, KJV "And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so." Acts 17:10-11, KJV "Prove [test, examine] all things; hold fast that which is good." 1 Thessalonians 5:21, KJV "Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old." Matthew 13:52, KJV "Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me." John 5:39, KJV "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world." 1 John 4:1, KJV "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you." John 14:26, KJV "Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come." John 16:13, KJV Why test against the Scriptures? Because they are Divinely Inspired: "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:" 2 Timothy 3:16, KJV "For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost." 2 Peter 1:21, KJV If you would like more info regarding the origin of these KJV Bible verse lists, go to https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/. Thank-you! https://www.billkochman.com/Blog/index.php/test-doctrines-for-scriptural-validity-kjv-king-james-version-bible-verse-list/?feed_id=250554&TEST%20DOCTRINES%20FOR%20SCRIPTURAL%20VALIDITY%20--%20KJV%20%28King%20James%20Version%29%20Bible%20Verse%20List

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Who Wants to be a Berean?

Definitely not I. I do not want to be likened to lost people searching the scriptures in lieu of their salvation (pre-salvation). Rather I am a saved person, a Saint, who is instructed by God to be a workman, to study scripture in order to come unto the knowledge of the truth with respect to the mystery revealed to Paul (post salvation). The Bereans were unsaved Jews. Are you comfortable with…

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A collection of sermons about head covering sermons

Sermons concerning head covering Study to show thyself approved Scripture tells us to be like the Bereans who examined Scripture daily to make sure that what they were being taught was actually what God’s Word said (Acts 17: 11). In 2 Timothy 2: 15, God commands us to “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a worker who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of…

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To my fellow Christians, continue to be good Bereans. Many false prophets and teachers have gone out into the world -- distorting the Gospel, bringing reproach upon the Name of God and twisting Scripture -- and they do not care about your spiritual health and development.

If someone gives a false prophecy, or says they have a word from the Lord and it does not come to past -- do not listen to them. Doctrine and lifestyle must be used to determine if the teacher is a good teacher or a false one. Avoid the false teachers and call them out. It isn't loving not to call them out because if we do not call false teachers out, they will destroy people. Pray that God will give them mercy and repentance.

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If anyone is wondering, donald j. trump's self-destruction has been guaranteed since he stole the 2016 election from Hillary Clinton. And even if he somehow actually won 2024 by 3 million votes, he still doesn't get to be President of the United States. Hillary Clinton, and the whole world, is going to laugh SO HARD at Dumb donald Chump! I certainly am!

Train - Calling All Angels

SAINTE - If You Ever Feel Alone

Bible/TANAKH Study: 11/6/2024: 02:50 AM EST: When asking about why and if the Abrahamic G-d gave the United States and the world over to donald trump and his global dictator allies: TANAKH (Jewish Publication Society, Hebrew-English) Page 56 Genesis 26:13 And the Lord was standing beside him and He said, "I am the Lord, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac: The ground on which you are lying I will assign to you and to your offspring.

So let's gather together and speak how trump failed in this tremendously joyous holiday tale.

It began with Russia and Clinton's e-mails; and a Stormy affair that could send him to jail.

He stole it from Hillary, who won by three million; and now he salutes his J6ers in prison.

He thought MAGA SCOTUS forgave his insurrection, but missed that 3 judges actually fact-checked him.

He's appointing his cabinet like they're so inevitable; no compass of morals amidst those deplorables.

And just like with Thanos, we have this one chance; 'cause nothing is going to orange Thanos' plans.

He'll be like the Witch King from The Lord of the Rings when the truth is revealed on twelve seventeen.

And the President of the Senate unleashes her laugh as Kamala exclaims, "I AM NO MAN!,"

And just for orange Thanos, screamed in ALL CAPS, "ENJOY PRISON!," and "AUF WIEDERSEHEN, MY FRIEND!"

The Lord of the Rings - The End of the Witch King

Sara Bareilles - King of Anything

Lonestar - No News

donald trump 312 electoral votes Republican Party 76,067,942 votes (50.2%)

Berean Strong's Lexicon #312 acher: Other, another, different; hinder, "to be behind" or "to delay." Original Word: אַחֵר

TANAKH (Jewish Publication Society, Hebrew-English) Page 964 Isaiah 50:2 Why, when I came, was no one there, Why, when I called, would none respond? Is my arm, then, too short to rescue, Have I not the power to save? With a mere rebuke I dry up the sea, And turn rivers into desert. Their fish stink from lack of water; They lie dead of thirst.

Kamala Harris 226 electoral votes Democratic Party 73,134,247 votes (48.2%)

Berean Strong's Lexicon #226 oth: Sign, token, mark, miracle, a signal, as a, flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence of God's intervention or presence. Original Word: אוֹת

TANAKH (Jewish Publication Society, Hebrew-English) Page 1469 Psalm 48:2 The Lord is great and much acclaimed in the city of our God, His holy mountain-- Psalm 48:3 fair-crested, joy of all the earth, Mount Zion, summit of Zaphon, city of the great king.

Clinton total fundraising 2016 election cycle: $769,879,088 Clinton total spending 2016 election cycle: $768,577,907 Clinton 2016 election votes: 65,853,514 Average Clinton voter 2016 presidential campaign donation: $11.69

trump total fundraising 2016 election cycle: $433,392,727 trump total spending 2016 election cycle: $422,620,473 2016 Republican Primary Voters: 31,047,313 trump 2016 election votes: 62,984,828 (202.89% 2016 national election turnout) Average trump voter 2016 presidential campaign donation: $6.88

Hillary Clinton's 2016 fundraising was 156% higher than donald trump's and she won the election by roughly 3,000,000 American votes.

Biden total fundraising 2020 election cycle: $1,624,301,628 Biden total spending 2020 election cycle: $1,614,843,740 Biden 2020 election votes: 81,283,501 Average Biden voter 2020 presidential campaign donation: $19.98

trump total fundraising 2020 election cycle: $1,087,909,269 trump total spending 2020 election cycle: $1,090,633,916 2020 Republican Primary Voters: 18,900,288 trump 2020 election votes: 74,223,975 (392.71% 2020 national election turnout) Average trump voter 2020 presidential campaign donation: $14.69

Joe Biden's 2020 fundraising was 167% higher than donald trump's and he won the election by an easy landslide victory and American patriots mandate of roughly 7,000,000 American votes.

Harris total fundraising 2024 election cycle: $1,048,224,950 9/22/2024 Harris total spending 2024 election cycle: $728,659,506 9/22/2024 Harris cash on hand 2024 election cycle: $364,537,369 9/22/2024

trump total fundraising 2024 election cycle: $802,832,560 9/22/2024 trump total spending 2024 election cycle: $603,161,559 9/22/2024 trump cash on hand 2024 election cycle: $264,091,834 9/22/2024 2024 Republican Primary Voters: 22,264,875

Kamala Harris's 2024 fundraising is 177% higher than donald trump's, her rallies are far larger and more energized, and her Fox News ratings are 2.5 times better than donald trump's.

No Doubt - Just A Girl

The moral of this story is this: there's a real chance that donald trump stealing the 2016 election from Hillary Clinton can come back to be the biggest curse of his life.

I don't know if we can even trust the election count due to donald trump stealing 2016 and attempting to steal 2020, but I'm fine with donald trump leading Kamala Harris by 3,000,000 votes; because now he'll get to see what it feels like to win by 3,000,000 and STILL lose the Presidency he needed to save his life and fortunes.

It's perfect justice; some might call it Karma! I'm calling it a most joyous and hillarious happy ending to one of the best holiday stories ever told in American history.

Sam and Dave - Hold On, I'm Coming

Playing For Change - Three Little Birds

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(Semi-Serious) Baby Name Predictions for Jeremiah + Hannah

Brynley Noelle and Brielle Grace. Is it coincidence that these 2 names are super matchy, or are Jeremiah + Hannah going for a theme? Is it a "B" theme? A "Br" theme? A theme in which the first and middle names of one child are mashed up to produce the first name of the next, Renesmee style?

(Ok, it's probably not that one, but you never know.)

Here are my predictions for Baby Duggar-Wissmann #3, which I believe will determine whether or not there is a name theme going on.

If they're doing a "B" theme:

As much as I love terrible baby names and themed sibsets, I'll be surprised if they actually are doing a letter theme. Anna is the only one who did a single letter theme, which seems more like a publicity move in keeping with the Duggar brand, back in the TLC days. I assume most of the Duggar kids didn't like how matchy it felt to have a name gimmick, and decided not to do that to their own kids.

Blakely. I hate this name, but it also feels like one that Hannah would like. They could make it even worse by going with Blakelyn.

Bethany or Bethan. Bethany is a little too traditional to match with a name like Brynley, so "Bethan" is a more modern alternative.

Bailey. Could also be used for a boy.

Berea. (Pronounced "bur-EE-uh") A bit of an oddball, but Berea is taken from a name in the Bible. You'll find a bunch of churches out there with "Berean" in the name.

Bennett. This is much more likely if they were having a son, but I don't think this out of the question for a girl.

If they're running with a "Br" theme:

This feels even less likely than the B theme, as it's even more restrictive. However, I do know a family with all Br names, including the mom and dad. (There were only 2 kids, Brittany and Brianna, so it wasn't that extravagant.)

Brenna. "Brenna Duggar" just sounds like it's already a name. I also think it's odd that Hannah hasn't used the middle name "Ann" yet (4 of her siblings have used that as a middle, as it's her mom's), and "Brenna Ann Duggar" feels like it could be a real name.

Brooke. No idea how close Jer + Hannah are to Joe + Kendra. If they associate a lot, they might not want to cause confusion with Brooklyn.

Briony or Bronwen. I regret to admit that I like both of these names, and they feel like classier versions of Brynley.

Brightly. Of the semi-serious suggestions I've seen, this one feels possible.

Breathany. No idea who on fundieblr came up with this one, but it is hilarious.

Bristol. Feels like a name from Teen Mom and sounds too much like "pistol" to really fit the sibset, but it's different enough from the sibset to avoid confusion.

Braelynn. I think Hannah has a little more sense than to use a name like this, but having 3 kids under age 3 might induce some poor judgment.

If they're doing a Renesmee-style name mash-up game:

I'm only throwing this out there because of how weird it is that "Brielle" is so similar to "Brynley Noelle." Whatever middle name they choose will end up doing the heavy lifting in determining the next child's name.

All of these names are inspired by smushing together "Brielle" and "Grace."

Bracyn. I had to get creative and throw an "n" in there at the end. This is more of a boy name in line with Ayden and Brayden, but not implausible. It's like Grayson, but worse. (If there is a "B" or "Br" theme going on, and they end up having kids in the double digits, I could see this name making an appearance later.)

Breeze. The end sound of Grace is not as buzzy as the "z" in Breeze, so this is a bit of creative license.

Gracielle, a super implausible name, or Giselle, a real name that is more in the spirit of the Renesmee game than true to the mechanics of it.

Elise or Alice, combining "Elle" and "Ace" from the ends of the two names in question. Again, more in the spirit of the theme than true to it.

If there is no theme, and Jeremiah + Hannah just have super specific tastes in names:

Emersyn. I was looking for names that match the vibe of Brynley without the matchy "ly" or "ie" ending, and I think this one is a strong contender. (Bonus points for a stupid "y.")

Paisley. NGL "Paisley" is one of those names that I know is awful, but I love it.

Hadley, Emery, Everly, or Kinsley. While these names feel more in line with the Bates family (and I'm not just saying that because Everly is a Bates name), they wouldn't surprise me coming from Jeremiah + Hannah. A few years ago, I would have said the same thing about Brynley, yet here we are.

My top guesses are Emersyn Ann, Brenna Ann, and Blakely Gloria.

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The Holy Spirit is a Gift of the Father

Therefore if you, being evil, know to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father who is in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those asking Him! — Luke 11:13 | Berean Literal Bible (BLB) The Berean Literal Bible © 2016 by Bible Hub and Berean Bible. All rights Reserved. Cross References: Matthew 7:11; Luke 11:12; Luke 18:7

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Colossians 2:15 (kjv)

“And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.”

From the Berean Study Bible

And having disarmed

The phrase "having disarmed" comes from the Greek word "ἀπεκδύομαι" (apekdyomai), which means to strip off or divest. In a military context, it refers to the act of removing weapons from an enemy, rendering them powerless. This imagery is powerful, suggesting that Christ has removed the spiritual weapons and authority of the demonic forces. Historically, this reflects the Roman practice of parading defeated foes, stripped of their armor, to demonstrate their complete subjugation. Spiritually, it signifies that through Christ's work, believers are no longer under the dominion of these spiritual adversaries.

the powers and authorities

The "powers and authorities" refer to spiritual entities, often interpreted as demonic forces or fallen angels, that exert influence over the world. The Greek terms "ἀρχάς" (archas) and "ἐξουσίας" (exousias) denote ranks of spiritual beings, suggesting a structured hierarchy of evil. In the context of the early church, these terms would resonate with believers who understood the pervasive influence of such forces in their daily lives. Theologically, this highlights the cosmic scope of Christ's victory, not just over sin and death, but over all spiritual opposition.

He made a public spectacle of them

The phrase "made a public spectacle" translates from the Greek "δειγματίζω" (deigmatizo), meaning to expose or make an example of. This term evokes the image of a Roman triumph, where a victorious general would parade captives through the streets as a demonstration of their defeat. In a spiritual sense, Christ's victory over these powers is not hidden but openly displayed, emphasizing the completeness and visibility of His triumph. This public display assures believers of the ultimate defeat of evil and the supremacy of Christ.

triumphing over them

"Triumphing over them" comes from the Greek "θριαμβεύω" (thriambeuo), which refers to leading a triumphal procession. This term is rich with cultural significance, as Roman triumphs were grand celebrations of military victories. By using this imagery, Paul conveys that Christ's victory is not just a private or spiritual reality but a cosmic event with eternal implications. It reassures believers that Christ's victory is total and irrevocable, providing a foundation for their faith and hope.

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[Discerning False Prophets]

Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. For there are many false prophets in the world.

1 John 4:1

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There are numerous of false prophets out there that it’s not even funny. So many Christians are being deceived by them. Always TEST the spirit folks, and ALWAYS make sure what these people are saying line up with scripture. Be like the Bereans who searched the scriptures daily.

And ALWAYS read scripture in CONTEXT. These so-called “prophets” are always reading scripture WAY out of context as well as twisting it to suit their stupid prophecies.

Jesus warned, “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves” (Matthew 7:15). False prophets will say things that contradict the teachings of Jesus, the Law, the Scriptures, and other prophecies from the Holy Spirit recorded in the Bible. One of the most common false prophecies given by deceivers, especially amongst cult leaders, is they can predict the End of Days, even though the Bible says, “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only” (Matthew 24:36).

So here’s a message for you false prophets:

“Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. On judgment day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.’ But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’

-Matthew 7:21-23

[BONUS VERSE]

No prophecy ever originated from humans. Instead, it was given by the Holy Spirit as humans spoke under God's direction.

-2 Peter 1:21