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mindfulldsliving · 7 months ago
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Understanding the Fear of God: Impact on Faith and Wisdom
It is vital to rest in God's love, but that love is best understood when seen against the backdrop of His awe-inspiring greatness and our own need for His mercy. This perspective doesn’t just comfort us; it transforms us, grounding us in true wisdom that
Photo by Jr Korpa on Unsplash Introduction Proverbs 9:10-12 provides profound insights into the interconnectedness of the fear of God, faith, wisdom, and God’s love. These verses emphasize that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and that understanding leads to a fulfilling life. To fully grasp the depth of these concepts, it’s essential to explore related scriptures and their…
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disneynerdpumpkin · 1 year ago
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~ Scriptures about forgiveness ~
Matthew 6:15 "But if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
Ephesians 4:32 "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you."
Colossians 3:13 "Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive."
Daniel 9:9 "To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against him."
Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
Proverbs 10:12 "Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses."
Micah 7:18 "Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love."
Mark 11:25 "And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses."
Luke 17:3-4 "Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him."
Luke 6:37 "Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:"
Matthew 6:14 "For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:"
1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Isaiah 1:8 "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool."
James 5:16 "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."
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touchofgoddotworld · 1 year ago
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Recorded Live on Zambian Radio: 2024 A.D. - In The Year Of The Lord (229) - January 20 2024
Play on other Podcast Apps We were blessed to teach live on Radio Chimwemwe in Ndola, Zambia this past week. A New Year begins: 2024 A.D. A.D. in medieval Latin stands for ‘Anno Domini’ and means “In the Year Of The Lord”. We take a look at Psalm 91, and various other scriptures and ask ourselves, will we decide to make 2024 The Year of The Lord in our personal lives? This program covers the…
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holygirlforjesus · 10 days ago
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How to tame your tongue
For those of you who want to know, I’m mainly posting it because I needed those tips myself, but I thought I’d share.
1. Understand the power of words.
2. Start a swear jar
3. Fill your mind & time with holy things
4. Consider who you are hurting
5. Count to thirty
6. Pray for Holy Spirit to help you resist the temptation
7. Monitor what you watch and listen to
8. Make sure you have the right friends
9. Give up your right to be right
10. Memorize scripture about upright speech
11. Find out where your anger is coming from and resolve it
12. Only say what matters
13. Be wise and Patient
14. Don‘t gossip
Psalm 19:14
"Let the words of my mouth and the mediation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer."
Proverbs 10:11
"The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covers the mouth of the wicked."
Proverbs 15:1
"A soft answer turn away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."
Proverbs 16:24
"Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body."
Psalm 34:13
"Keep [my] tongue from evil and [my] lips from speaking deceit."
Psalm 141:3
"Set a watch, O lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips."
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
Proverbs 31:26
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thewordfortheday · 3 months ago
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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. Proverbs 9:10
But where can I find wisdom? Job had the same question.
"But where can wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding? (Job 28: 12) 
God Almighty revealed this truth to him-  "Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding." (Job 28: 28) 
It is in the fear of the Lord one finds wisdom. He is the source of all wisdom. The bible calls Jesus, the wisdom of God.
If earthly fathers can give wise counsel, how much more can our Heavenly Father! James writes, "If anyone lacks wisdom he should ask God." How simple is that! And the promise is, that, God will give generously. God has given us His word. If you are looking for wisdom today, the best source is the Bible. God speaks clearly through His Word and gives you the wisdom you need for your daily life. Therefore, read His word, obey it and ask God to fill you with wisdom and understanding.
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antlertree · 18 days ago
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a list of sastiel significant episodes in supernatural
every episode that sam and castiel interact in (+ a FEW mentions) this literally has no purpose i just made it cause like why not
season 4
4x07 It's the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester
4x10 Heaven and Hell
4x16 On the Head of a Pin
4x21 When the Levee Breaks
season 5
5x01 Sympathy for the Devil
5x06 I believe the Children Are Our Future
5x10 Abandon All Hope…
5x13 The Song Remains the Same
5x14 My Bloody Valentine
5x16 Dark Side of the Moon
5x17 99 Problems
5x18 Point of No Return
5x21 Two Minutes to Midnight
5x22 Swan Song
season 6
6x03 The Third Man
6x07 Family Matters
6x10 Caged Heat
6x11 Appointment in Samarra
(balthazar refers to castiel as sam’s boyfriend. so)
6x12 Like A Virgin
6x15 The French Mistake
6x17 My Heart Will Go On
6x18 Frontierland
6x19 Mommy Dearest
6x20 The Man Who Would Be King
6x21 Let It Bleed
6x22 The Man Who Knew Too Much
season 7
7x01 Meet the New Boss
7x17 The Born-Again Identity
7x21 Reading is Fundamental
7x23 Survival of the Fittest
season 8
8x07 A Little Slice of Kevin
8x08 Hunteri Heroici
8x10 Torn and Frayed
8x17 Goodbye, Stranger
8x21 The Great Escapist
8x22 Clip Show
8x23 Sacrifice
season 9
9x03 I’m No Angel
9x09 Holy Terror
9x10 Road Trip
9x11 First Born
9x18 Meta Fiction
9x21 King of the Damned
9x22 Stairway to Heaven
9x23 Do You Believe in Miracles
season 10
10x01 Black
10x02 Reichenbach
10x03 Soul Survivor
10x05 Fan Fiction
(sam literally mentioning “sastiel”)
10x09 The Things We Left Behind
10x10 The Hunter Games
10x14 The Executioner’s Song
10x17 Inside Man
10x18 Book of the Damned
10x20 Angel Heart
10x21 Dark Dynasty
10x22 The Prisoner
10x23 Brother’s Keeper
season 11
11x01 Out of the Darkness, Into the Fire
11x03 The Bad Seed
11x04 Baby
11x06 Our Little World
11x10 The Devil in the Details
11x14 The Vessel
11x18 Hell’s Angel
(any other episodes i missed are because it’s only lucifer/casifier)
season 12
12x02 Mamma Mia
12x03 The Foundry
12x07 Rock Never Dies
12x08 LOTUS
12x09 First Blood
12x10 Lily Sunder Has Some Regrets
12x12 Stuck in the Middle (With You)
12x19 The Future
12x23 All Along the Watchtower
season 13
13x01 Lost and Found
13x05 Advanced Thanatology
13x06 Tombstone
13x07 War of the Worlds
13x13 Devil’s Bargain
13x14 Good Intentions
13x16 Scoobynatural
13x18 Bring ‘em Back Alive
13x19 Funeralia
13x21 Beat the Devil
13x22 Exodus
13x23 Let the Good Times Roll
season 14
14x01 Stranger in a Strange Land
14x02 Gods and Monsters
14x03 The Scar
14x07 Unhuman Nature
14x08 Byzantium
14x09 The Spear
14x10 Nihilism
14x12 Prophet and Loss
14x13 Lebanon
14x14 Ouroboros
14x15 Piece of Mind
14x18 Absence
14x19 Jack in the Box
14x20 Moriah
season 15
15x01 Back to the Future
15x02 Raising Hell
15x03 The Rupture
15x05 Proverbs 17:3
(sam texting cas)
15x07 Last Call
15x08 Our Father, Who Aren’t in Heaven
15x09 The Trap
15x11 The Gamblers
15x12 Galaxy Brain
15x13 Destiny’s Child
15x15 Gimme Shelter
15x17 Unity
15x18 Despair
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incognit0slut · 1 year ago
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Right Kind of Wrong (16)
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She never thought she’d be involved in a murder investigation and encounter her one-night-stand again, the awkward guy who isn’t exactly that good in bed—Or is he? Offended by the sentiment, Spencer is determined to prove her wrong… But as he gets tangled with the beautiful stranger, he realizes there is more to her than what meets the eye.
Part Summary: Spencer is faced with a dangerous confrontation. wc: 3.4k
Series Warnings: 18+ explicit content, graphic details of murders, mentions of suicide, mentions of SA
A/n: this part went through so much editing until I was satisfied with it, also, can't believe this is ending soon!!
Other parts: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
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EVERYTHING FINALLY FELL INTO PLACE. Although it took longer than it normally did to solve a case, Spencer finally gathered every piece of information, every obscure clue, and every small detail he unfortunately missed before to make a clear profile.
Eric Adler—or Henry Wyatt as Garcia discovered through her meticulous sleuthing—was a master of disguise. He had concealed his identity under a different persona, changing his name the moment he packed his bags and left the town he grew up in. Oliver confirmed this discovery when Spencer visited the hospital the following day, once he had regained consciousness.
"Eric... he's a stranger to me," Oliver had said, his voice carrying a tinge of disbelief, a foreign look gleaming in his eyes. "Henry, on the other hand, was one of my closest friends."
"I'm assuming something happened for you to drift apart."
Oliver's gaze shifted. "We grew up in a very tight community. Religion was all we were taught," he began, his voice tinged with defiance and nostalgia. "I guess we became close from our rejection of those traditional values and practices."
Spencer acknowledged his words with a nod. "Your files showed there were a lot of crimes you committed in the past."
"I-I was very rebellious."
"I would say forcing yourself on a young, innocent girl was more than rebellious."
Oliver winced. "Listen, I'm not proud of my past," he confessed, his voice carrying a hint of regret. "But yes, my friends and I grew up doing things that were out of morals."
Spencer studied him. "What happened then?"
"A lot of pointing fingers," he admitted. "Our community leaders eventually found out and threatened us with severe punishment. From the outside, it was simply community service, but from the inside, it involved a lot of restraints and, well, whips."
Silence stretched between them. "It was how they punished the bad," Oliver explained further, his eyes searching Spencer's for comprehension. "They always say it whenever they were going to abuse us; 'The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free.'"
"Proverbs 11:21," Spencer mumbled under his breath, recognizing the scriptural reference.
A hint of surprise flickered across Oliver's face. "Are you a religious person?"
He shook his head, implying a depth of knowledge that surpassed the boundaries of religious beliefs. "Was that what made you drift apart?"
"Partly, yes," Oliver answered with a sigh. "We didn't admit to it at first, but then under the pressure and the constant threat of punishment, I guess I became weak."
"Did you betray him?"
Oliver acknowledged the truth with a slow nod. "We were both punished, along with the others who were involved, but our leaders always wanted one name whom they could sacrifice, a name who held all responsibility. The initiator of all sins."
"So you put the blame on him," Spencer summarized, understanding the dynamics that had led to the fracture in their friendship.
"It was the only thing I thought of doing to save myself," he confessed. "He became a sacrifice. All the punishment turned onto him until he was cast out of the community. When his family didn't even try to interfere, he eventually left town. Never heard from him ever since."
"And then years later you saw him again."
His shoulders lifted in a nonchalant shrug.
"I didn't even recognize him at first. He had a different name, different hair, different style—he was practically a different person. When I realized who he actually was, I tried to confront him  but he never acknowledged me." He then looked away, the emotion in his gaze concealed. "I just thought he didn't want to be associated with the past anymore."
It explained everything. The revelation about Eric's past and the harsh punishments he had to endure shed light on the motivations behind his actions. It explained why he felt compelled to punish people, as it was the only method deeply ingrained in his brain.
Their shared upbringing, the weight of betrayal, and the scars of their past had shaped his sense of justice, leading him down a dark path of vengeance. And with that new knowledge in mind, Spencer passed on the information he had discovered when he came to work the next day.
Everyone was gathered by the round table, an unusual thing to happen given that they were typically scattered in their assigned tasks, but all of them were present for once. Morgan leaned back in his chair, eyes narrowing in contemplation after Spencer finished his thoughts. "So let me get this straight, Eric's vendetta against Oliver is personal. Goes beyond just catching a killer then."
"It's a cycle of betrayal." JJ, standing by the door with crossed arms, agreed aloud. "He attempted to shift the blame onto Oliver, something he also went through in the past."
Spencer nodded as he started to pace around the room. "Psychologically speaking, his actions seem to be rooted in a need for retribution, a manifestation of the punitive measures ingrained in his upbringing."
"So we're dealing with a man who sees himself as a guardian angel dispensing justice, even if it means resorting to extreme measures."
"A guardian angel while simultaneously executing his revenge," Emily mused from the other side, her words laced with a blend of contemplation and concern. "Very personal indeed."
Hotch crossed his arms as he stood by the table, and scrutinized his team with his usual detached and professional expression, devoid of any visible emotions. "We need to understand his patterns," he began. "If we can predict his next move, we might be able to intercept him."
"He clearly has a deep affection towards Y/n." Morgan offered, prompting Spencer to halt his pacing and turn his attention toward him at the mention of her name. "He probably has a list of people who he thinks have hurt her in the past."
Rossi studied everyone in the room, attentively listening to their thoughts. He tapped his finger against the wooden table, directing his focus on Morgan. "We should find out who might be on that list. It could give us insight into his next move."
Hotch agreed with a curt nod. "Morgan, Rossi, work on compiling a list of individuals connected to Y/n. Garcia, cross-reference it with Eric's history. Let's see if we can predict his next move based on the people he might target."
Garcia instinctively rose from her chair and nodded. "Yes, sir," and waltzed out of the room with determined steps, making her way to her office.
The others shifted from their spots, while Morgan, unlike the rest, kept his gaze on Spencer. He observed the frown stretching across his face and pondered whether to voice what he had in mind. He hesitated, acknowledging that Spencer's involvement with their witness wasn't strictly his business. Yet, considering the recent events, he felt compelled to express his thoughts.
"I don't want to be that kind of person to bear bad news, but I think—I think—there's a high chance that pretty boy here could be a target," Morgan declared. Spencer quickly met his gaze.
Everyone else, momentarily suspended in a collective pause, turned their attention toward him. He could feel their penetrating gaze, which started to make him uncomfortable as the seconds ticked by. He didn't want to entertain that possibility, but it made sense. Considering Eric had been with her right after he had hurt her, he could very well be the next target.
JJ, breaking the silence, voiced what lingered in everyone's thoughts as she took a step closer to him. "We should keep you safe then. If you're a potential target, we can't afford to overlook any possibility."
Spencer glanced over at her, noting the concern in her eyes. He sensed a silent plea in the way she looked at him as if she were urging him to agree, to step back and act on what seemed to be the logical thing to do. However, despite that, the gears in his mind were turning. If he was a potential target, it could offer an easy opportunity to get closer to their Unsub.
"No," he said, a conviction in his voice. "You can use me as bait."
The room held its breath as his unexpected proposal hung in the air. The team, still processing the revelation of his potentially being a target, turned their focus to his daring suggestion.
JJ simply stared at him, dumbfounded by the audacity of the idea. "You're crazy."
"No, think about it." He turned towards Hotch, knowing the older man would at least consider his idea. "We can get to him by luring him in."
Hotch held his gaze. The weight of leadership rested on his shoulders as he considered the risky proposition. "Reid, it's too dangerous. We can't—"
"If Eric believes he has a score to settle with me, then let's use that to our advantage. We set up a controlled scenario, anticipate his moves, and ensure we have the upper hand."
Emily looked at him with worry, taking a step forward from the other side of the room. "Reid, it's too risky. We don't know how he'll react, we can't even guarantee your safety."
"Yes, you can. You'll keep an eye on me." His eyes traveled around the room, meeting each one of their concerned gaze. "It's not something we haven't done before; we've used this method to lure an Unsub, and right now, we have no clue where he is. The only way we can draw his attention is by using me."
Hotch's gaze shifted between Spencer and the rest of the team, weighing the potential outcomes of such a high-stakes plan. It was undeniably risky, but Spencer was right. This wouldn't be their first time baiting an Unsub, and given their past success, a part of him believed the outcome would work out according to plan.
After a moment, he slowly nodded. "Alright, but if we proceed with this, we have to ensure everyone's safety." He gave Spencer a pointed look. "Especially yours, Reid."
He quickly nodded as a moment of understanding passed between them. The room suddenly filled with noise, and amidst the bustling movements, he felt a desperate grip on his arm, pulling him away from the group.
"Spence." JJ's grip tightened as she voiced her concern. "You could be putting yourself in danger. What if this goes wrong?"
That was the thing. It was the nature of their job—there would always be different outcomes. There was no certainty about what could transpire. But with nothing else to do, Spencer was growing desperate for more answers, so he held her gaze, determination etched in his eyes.
"If it means stopping him and knowing her whereabouts, I'm willing to take any risk."
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It was raining when it happened. It had been pouring for the past few days as they started to plan the operation. The team decided to elevate the stakes by choosing his apartment as the bait location, aiming to create a scenario that would be emotionally charged for Eric, potentially triggering a faster and more decisive response.
They studied Eric's patterns and behaviors, gathering insights into his actions and motivations. Garcia, constantly stationed at her desk, continued to monitor social media, public records, and any other available data to gauge Eric's movements. She had identified potential triggers that might prompt Eric to act, such as media coverage or public discussions related to Y/n.
In addition to electronic surveillance, Morgan and JJ conducted physical surveillance on locations connected to Y/n's past, anticipating that Eric might revisit places with emotional significance. They strategically placed themselves in key positions, ready to observe and intercept any suspicious activity.
And then the clock ticked away, the minutes stretched into an agonizing waiting game, every second pregnant with anticipation. 
Until it finally came to that night.
Everything felt strange. His apartment. The weather. Himself. The rain outside continued its steady rhythm, and Spencer watched the raindrops hit his windowpanes from his couch.
Weeks ago, he sat in the same place where he was now. The only difference was that he was alone. There was no faint smell of chocolate or the sweet melody of laughter. She wasn't here, gracing him with her smile as she nestled on his lap. Her whispers of his name were absent, and the cruel thing was, he didn't even know where she was now. 
He had never felt so much pain before, the ache of not knowing where someone was, all the while having to keep his head up high. It was a facade he learned to put on. Pretending that the hidden cameras strategically placed in his apartment didn't unsettle him, or the discreetly wired microphone, or the inconspicuous headpiece nestled in his ear. He had to act as though the looming potential danger didn't faze him.
But then it finally happened, a sudden shift in the atmosphere permeated the air—like the calm before the storm. And in an instant, Garcia's voice crackled over the communication devices, urgency lacing her words. "I've got movement. Eric's online activity just spiked."
Morgan and Prentiss, stationed discreetly around the apartment complex, receiving the signal, tightened their surveillance. The external cameras around his building captured a figure approaching, shrouded in the shadows of the rainy night. 
Within the confines of his home, his senses heightened. The rain outside intensified. A streak of lighting flashed through the window. A loud sound of thunder echoed in the background. Spencer waited with bated breath, his gaze fixated on the front door. Then, with a creak, it slowly swung open, revealing a silhouette of a figure in the doorway.
Water dripped from his clothes, leaving a trail of wetness as he crossed the threshold. Their eyes briefly locked, and a smile played on Eric's lips as he observed the way Spencer scrutinized him, closing the door behind him.
"Dr. Reid," his sinister tone sliced through the silence, his words dripping with a twisted sense of satisfaction. "I see you've been waiting for me."
Spencer watched him, maintaining a composed exterior despite the tension in the air, and met his gaze with a steely resolve. "And I see you've been busy."
Eric cocked an eyebrow.
"Carving your path of justice one victim at a time."
His expression remained unyielding. Stepping further into the room, Eric left a trail of dirty shoe marks on the floor as his eyes observed the dimly lit apartment. "I'm just doing what needs to be done."
Spencer slowly rose from his seat. "And what is that?"
"Punishing those who have wronged her."
"You're not her savior. You're a vigilante with a distorted sense of righteousness."
"And that's where you're wrong. You don't know the pain she's been through. I'm the only one who can protect her."
Spencer silently watched as he continued to survey his apartment. Eric's eyes swept through all the framed certificates on his wall, his finger delicately tracing the edge of each frame. When he was met with silence, Eric turned back to him, narrowing the distance between them.
"You were always the one she trusted, weren't you?" He shook his head with disdain. "Yet you're the one who hurt her the most."
Aware that each word could either defuse or escalate the situation, Spencer continued to engage him. "I haven't hurt her," he responded carefully. "I've been trying to protect her from someone like you, someone who's lost sight of justice."
Eric let out a scoff. "You think I've lost sight? No, Dr. Reid, I've found clarity. I've seen the darkness that lurks in the hearts of those who pretend to be righteous."
"Your version of justice is a perversion. You've become the monster you claim to fight against."
The room crackled with tension as they held each other's gaze. "Do you even listen to yourself?" Eric retorted, his eyes narrowing with accusation. "You claim to protect her, yet she's left alone in the darkness you couldn't save her from."
The air in the room seemed to thicken as the weight of his words hung between them. His heart quickened its pace while he tried to maintain a calm facade. "Where is she?"
Eric's laughter cut through the air. "You think I'll tell you voluntarily?"
Spencer's gaze remained steady on him. "What do you want?"
The sinister grin on Eric's face revealed a gambit. "You." He took another step closer. "Come with me and I'll take you to her..."
There was definitely a but. It was never that easy, and the way he trailed off his words prompted Spencer to ask, "On what condition?"
He smiled, eyes narrowing as he conveyed a sense of menace while he delivered his proposition.
"Cut off all communication with your team."
Tension lingered around the room like an invisible web, each word contributing to the growing stakes. Eric's laughter, a haunting sound, followed the slightly alarmed look on Spencer's face. 
"You think I didn't know?" he taunted. "Two of your agents are outside this building, and come on, you could've hidden that earpiece better than that." He pointed towards the device. "Your hair might be long, but it's not that long."
Eric then picked up a framed picture sitting on his shelf. It was a photo of him and his team casually smiling to the camera. He remembered that day, it was one of the many times they visited Rossi's house for dinner, and Garcia decided it was the perfect time to capture the moment. To preserve the happy times, she had said, and true to her words, he was happy that day.
His mind suddenly raced, considering the options and potential consequences of complying with his demand. He finally responded. "What if I refuse?"
"Then you'll never find her," Eric retorted, looking back at him. "It's a simple choice. Sacrifice your precious communication or lose her forever."
He wanted him to step into his trap willingly. It was a cruel choice, and it seemed he wasn't the only one who agreed. As Eric's demand hung in the air, the team's voices crackled urgently through his earpiece. Panic and concern infused their words as they frantically implored him to reconsider.
"Spence, step back!"
"Reid, don't do it."
"Stand down, Reid. We're coming through."
The chorus of concerned voices reverberated in his earpiece, each team member contributing to their worry. Despite the chaos of emotions echoing through the line, Spencer remained outwardly composed, his mind working swiftly to navigate the dangerous situation.
"Don't—" he urged, his gaze piercing on Eric while his voice pointed towards his team. "Stay where you are."
Eric watched him with a predatory gleam in his eyes.
"Seems like your team is in quite a frenzy there. Are you really willing to risk her safety for their voices in your ear?" He continued with a sinister grin, reveling the chaos he had stirred. "Strip away your lifeline, Spencer. The battle is between you and me."
Spencer stood there, calculating his next move. He weighed the possible outcomes of his choices and realized that nothing good would come from either of them. Eric, observing his contemplation, smirked with a twisted satisfaction.
"Come on, Dr. Reid, time is ticking." He tapped the watch around his wrist. "Make up your mind."
Spencer inhaled a sharp breath. Eric was right, there was no time to waste. The more he contemplated his answer, the more danger she was in. He needed her safe. He needed to see her. He needed to know where she was. And there was only one way to find out.
At the other end of the line, Garcia, stationed at her desk, watched Spencer through the screen with a growing sense of urgency. His gaze slowly swept over the room, and she could sense the critical decision looming. Her heart raced as his eyes fell on one of the hidden cameras.
"He's onto us," she muttered to herself, her fingers flying over the keyboard. She tried to maintain the connection as he walked over to the device and unplugged it.
Garcia cursed under her breath. "No—" She pressed on her intercom, her voice tinged with frustration. "I'm losing him."
One by one, the video feeds from the hidden cameras in his apartment turned black. The loss of visual contact with each camera felt like a punch to the gut. Her frustration mounted as the screens blinked out, leaving her staring at a grid of darkness.
"No, no, no," she muttered, fingers dancing over the keyboard in a desperate attempt to reestablish connection. But there was nothing else she could do.
The earpieces crackled with an ominous quiet before a sudden crash echoed through, the sharp sound of impact reverberating. A groan. A thud. A grunt. The team exchanged alarmed glances in their respective locations as the audio crackled with static, and their heart raced at the uncertainty hanging in the air.
Then, abruptly, there was nothing else but silence.
>> NEXT PART
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demigod-gang · 7 months ago
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Rating all the cabins by how they are as patience on average according to me Will Solace
Cabin 1: 5/10 (I’ve only had Jason as a patient but he is constantly getting concussions to the point I had to make him wear a helmet cause he’d refuse)
Cabin 2: there are no members of cabin 2
Cabin 3: 2/10 (Percy oh my gods stop doing dumb shit and sending armies of people to the infirmary during capture the flag)
Cabin 4: 9/10 (they are great. They listen to me. A lot of the meditation comes from plants so they help a lot)
Cabin 5: 3/10 (not only do they get sent to the infirmary all the time but you also suck as patients cause so many lie about their symptoms to seem tough. Don’t tell me the pain is a 0 out of 10 when I am looking at your broken hand)
Cabin 6: 6/10 (sometimes they are the best patients and listen to me and give me detailed descriptions of their pain and symptoms. Other times they think they know more than me and try to “um actually” me.)
Cabin 7: 1/10 (doctors are the worst patients and that applies here)
Cabin 8: idk I’ve never had a hunter of Artemis patient
Cabin 9: 4/10 (stop doing dumb shit! A lot of injuries from their inventions malfunctioning. Sometimes won’t go to the infirmary until they finish an invention)
Cabin 10: 7/10 (pretty good patients. Sometimes will be annoying or try to flirt/set you up with someone while you are working. But so long as you give them pretty bandages or cast/slings they are fine)
Cabin 11: 6/10 (actually good patients a lot of the time. Help proverbs a lot of the stuff in the infirmary. The Stoll brothers lower the rating though because their pranks send a lot of patients my way)
Cabin 12: 7/10 (good patients surprisingly. Listens very well. Though sometimes struggles to explain their symptoms but they try their best)
Cabin 13: 10/10 (the best patients. So great. They are amazing. I’m not biased what are you talking about)
@crow-collective15 what do y'all think?
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blackhistorystoryteller · 1 year ago
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AFRICAN PROVERBS AND THEIR MEANINGS
This is a message to my black brothers and sisters
Learn about African proverbs and know your culture is filled with poetry
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1) Only a fool tests the depth of a river with both feet.
Meaning: You don’t jump straight into a situation without thinking about it first.
2) Knowledge is like a garden: If it is not cultivated, it cannot be harvested.
Meaning: If you don’t make efforts to acquire knowledge then you would not expect to have it and if you do not put the knowledge you have to use, you cannot expect to gain anything from it.
3) Sugarcane is sweetest at its joint.
Meaning: Good and sweet things of life may appear difficult to achieve but in the end, it is worth it.
4) If you offend, ask for a pardon; if offended forgive.
Meaning: This is as simple as it sounds: If you upset someone, apologise to him or her. If someone upsets you, forgive him or her because what goes around, comes around.
5) Don’t set sail using someone else’s star.
Meaning: Avoid copying someone else. Just because someone has been successful in what he/she does should not be what will make you to do the same thing and expect to be successful.
6) The best way to eat an elephant in your path, is to cut him up into little pieces.
Meaning: The best approach to solving a problem is to take it bit by bit; one at a time.
7) A restless feet may walk into a snake pit.
Meaning: If someone is busy doing nothing or is involved in what he does not know about, it is easy for him/her to get into trouble.
8) A chick that will grow into a cock can be spotted the very day it hatches.
Meaning: You can easily foresee the future of something through the character and tell-tale signs it exhibits today.
9) After a foolish deed comes remorse.
Meaning: Feeling sorry always follows a foolish act.
10) A man who pays respect to the great paves the way for his own greatness.
Meaning: What goes around, comes around so whatever you sow, you shall reap.
11) He who does not know one thing knows another.
Meaning: No one knows everything, but everyone knows something.
12) A roaring lion kills no one.
Meaning: You cannot achieve or gain anything by mere sitting around and just talking about it.
13) Do not call the forest that shelters you a jungle.
Meaning: Do not insult someone who is taking care of your responsibility or taking care of you.
14) When a king has good counsellors, his reign is peaceful.
Meaning: What defines a man is the circumstances and people around him and if they are good, he turns out good.
15) It takes a whole village to raise a child.
Meaning: The society is responsible for the moral characters it creates and everyone in a community should be responsible for helping to train a child irrespective of who the parents are; offering correction where they are needed.
16) If a child washes his hands he could eat with kings.
Meaning: If you prepare and allow yourself to be well trained when you have the opportunity, you will achieve a lot and be favoured in due course.
17) The Rain does not fall on one roof.
Meaning: Trouble comes to everyone at one time or another.
18) Life is like a mist or a shadow; it quickly passes by.
Meaning: Life is too short, and you only live it once.
19) Wherever a man goes to dwell, his character goes with him.
Meaning: What defines a man is his character which is, inseparable from him and follows him everywhere he goes.
20) Do not look where you fell, but where you slipped.
Meaning: Don’t look at your mistakes; look at what caused your mistakes, otherwise you may repeat the same mistake again.
He who sees an old hag squatting should leave her alone; who knows how she breathes?
Meaning: You should never interfere in someone's issues, particularly when you do not know anything about them.
Anger against a brother is felt on the flesh, not in the bone. Meaning: You should forget and forgive anything your relatives did to you.
Maize bears fruits once and dies because it is not rooted in the ground. Meaning: You will never get to the top and stay prosperous without a good foundation.
He who will swallow the 'udala' seed must consider the size of his stomach. Meaning: 'Udala' seed is an apple seed. It is never digested in the stomach
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girlbloggercher · 10 months ago
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how to read the Bible
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this is in order!
1. John
2. Mark
3. Matthew
4. Luke
5. Genesis
6. Exodus
7. Leviticus
8. Numbers
9. Dueteronomy
10. Romans
11. Galatians
12. Colossians
13. Proverbs
14. Ecclesiastes
15. Job
16. 1 Peter
17. 1 Corinthians
18. 2 Corinthians
19. Ephesians
20. Philippians
21. 1 Thessalonians
22. 2 Thessalonians
23. 1 Timothy
24. 2 Timothy
25. James
26. 2 Peter
27. 1 John
28. 2 John
29. 3 John
30. Jude
31. Psalms
32. Joshua
33. Judges
34. 1 Samuel
35. 2 Samuel
36. 1 Kings
37. 2 Kings
38. 1 Chronicles
39. 2 Chronicles
40. Ezra
41. Nehemiah
42. Jeremiah
43. Lamentations
44. Ezekiel
45. Joel
46. Amos
47. Obadiah
48. Nahum
49. Habakkuk
50. Zephaniah
51. Haggai
52. Zechariah
53. Malachi
54. Micah
55. Hosea
56. Luke
57. Esther
58. Jonah
59. Song of Solomon
60. Acts
61. Titus
62. Philemon
63. Hebrew
64. Isaiah
65. Daniel
66. Revelation
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tokidokitokyo · 1 month ago
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ことわざ 19/?
ことわざ are Japanese proverbs, and I have listed some basic proverbs, their equivalents in English, and a rough translation of the meanings of the Japanese phrase.
There is a test for ことわざ called the ことわざ能力検定 (ことわざのうりょくけんてい) and these are some of the phrases that appear in level 8 or 8級 (10 being the lowest level). For the time being, try one or two of these out the next time you speak with a native Japanese speaker!
More ことわざ (こと検9級): 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 Even More ことわざ (こと検10級): 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10
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青い鳥
あおいとり
happiness taken for granted
from the play The Blue Bird, where two siblings search for the bluebird of happiness while the bluebird was actually in a cage in their home all along
足元から鳥が立つよう
あしもとからとりがたつ
① suddenly
② without warning; out of nowhere
the way birds take off from under foot as you approach
虻蜂取らず
あぶはちとらず
one who runs after two hares will catch neither
a spider trying to get both flies and bees catches neither
蟻の穴から堤も崩れる
ありのあなからつつみもくずれる
little strokes fell great oaks
a hole dug by an ant can collapse a dam
蟻の歩み
ありのあゆみ
a snail's pace
an ant's walking pace
蟻の這い出る隙もない
ありのはいでるすきもない
a tight perimeter
so tight there is no space for an ant to crawl out
生き馬の目を抜く
いきうまのめをぬく
sharp as a tack
rip out the eye from a living horse
鶍の嘴の食い違い
いすかのはしのくいちがい
a difference of opinion; a discrepancy
a difference of opinion that doesn't line up like the bill of a crossbeak (bird)
鼬ごっこ
いたちごっこ
a game of cat and mouse
playing weasel
鼬の最後っ屁
いたちのさいごっぺ
hitting the panic button
a weasel's last-ditch fart
犬に論語
いぬにろんご
like talking to a wall
teaching the Analects of Confucius to a dog
犬の尾を食うて回る
いぬのおをくうてまわる
chasing your tail
a dog running in circles trying to bite its tail
犬は人に付き猫は家に付く
いぬはひとにつきねこはいえにつく
a dog is loyal to its master, a cat, to its home
a dog sticks by a person and a cat sticks with its home
犬は三日飼えば三年恩を忘れぬ
いぬはみっかかえばさんねんおんをわすれぬ
dog is man's best friend
feed a dog for 3 days, it won't forget that kindness for 3 years
烏合之衆
うごうのしゅう
a disorganized mob
like a group of crows together (also 烏合の衆)
牛に引かれて善光寺参り
うしにひかれてぜんこうじまいり
serendipity
from a story where an old lady sees the neighbor's cow pull her garment off the clothesline, so she chases it and ends up visiting Zenkoji Temple, where she is enlightened
牛の歩み
うしのあゆみ
a snail's pace
a cow's walking pace
牛を馬に乗り換える
うしをうまにのりかえる
to trade a loser for a winner
switch from riding a cow (slow) to riding a horse (fast)
有象無象
うぞうむぞう
the unwashed masses
all manner of beings having form or lacking form
鰻の寝床
うなぎのねどこ
a long, narrow interior
an eel's bed
鰻登り
うなぎのぼり
① upward momentum
② skyrocketing; going through the roof
a rising line that looks like an eel
鵜の真似をする烏
うのまねをするからす
a poor man's …
a crow imitating a cormorant
鵜呑みにする
うのみにする
① to take at face value
② to swallow hook, line and sinker
to swallow something whole like how a cormorant eats
鵜の目鷹の目
うのめたかのめ
search like a hawk
cormorant eyes and hawk eyes (birds that search for prey from the sky and dive in for the kill)
馬が合う
うまがあう
to get along well; to have a lot in common
like a perfect match of rider and horse
馬には乗ってみよ人には添うてみよ
うまにはのってみよひとはそうてみよ
walk a mile in someone else's shoes
ride a horse or spend time beside a person before you judge them
馬の背を分ける
うまのせをわける
raining here but clear the next town over
like how rain will divide a horse's back, water runs down one side and the other stays dry
馬の耳に念仏
うまのみみにねんぶつ
like talking to a wall
speaking Buddhist prayers into the ear of a horse
梅に鶯
うめにうぐいす
goes together like spaghetti and meatballs; goes together like eggs and bacon
goes together like plums and nightingales
燕雀安んぞ鴻鵠の志を知らんや
えんじゃくいずくんぞこうこくのこころざしをしらんや
the small-minded cannot comprehend the ambitions of the great
how can small birds like swallows and sparrows understand the will of large birds like geese and swans
老いたる馬は道を忘れず
おいたるうまはみちをわすれず
an old horse never loses its way
an old horse never forgets the road home
鸚鵡返し
おうむがえし
parroting; blindly repeating
returning words like a parrot
陸に上がった河童
おかにあがったかっぱ
a fish out of water
a kappa up on land
同じ穴の狢
おなじあなのむじな
of the same stripe
badgers of the same hole
鬼が出るか蛇が出るか
おにがでるかじゃがでるか
what horrible fate awaits us…?
will a demon come out? or just a snake?
鬼の居ぬ間に洗濯
おにのいぬまにせんたく
while the cat's away the mice will play
laundry while the demon is not here (demon is a metaphor for the head of the household; 洗濯=命の洗濯 meaning to take a load off and relax)
鬼の首を取ったよう
おにのくびをとったよう
beaming with pride
like you took the head of the demon
鬼も十八、番茶も出花
おにもじゅうはち、ばんちゃもでばな
to everything there is a season
even demons are lovely at 18, a flower blooms even from Bancha (coarse tea)
尾鰭が付く
おひれがつく
embellished; a tall tale
a story with a tail fin stuck on
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santoschristos · 9 months ago
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Anunnaki of Nibiru.
The Book of Possibilities is the Anunnaki Book of Wisdom. It’s filled with positive, hopeful, and empowering aphorisms and proverbs. As you learn in Anunnaki Awakening: Revelation, the Anunnaki have as difficult a time as we humans living up to their ideals.
Here are 13 quotes from this timeless store of wisdom.
1. Birth is a given. Death is a given. Everything in between is a choice.
2. Your mind is a vacuum. Either you fill it with thoughts of your choosing, or someone else will.
3. Your heart is mighty. Your mind is limitless. Your soul is infinite.
4. When we fail to seek out our dreams, our regrets hunt us down.
5. Every moment has within it the power to change every moment that came before it.
6. You may not be the center of the Universe, but you ARE one of its bright shining stars!
7. We can be victims of our past or builders of our future, but we cannot be both at once.
8. Limiting what you can know to what you can see, blinds you.
9. Love is more than a hypothesis.
10.A river has hope because it never stops moving forward.
11. Nothing will keep you from knowing more surely than what you think you know.
12. To emancipate yourself, emancipate your mind. To emancipate your mind, emancipate your heart.
13. Stop! Are you counting your possibilities or your obstacles?
Keep seeking!
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withnofreetime · 10 months ago
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HETALIA ☆ WORLD STARS (514)
Germany/Japan: Este hombre está muerto, pero no le han avisado.
Translation notes at the end: ‘cuz I took a lot of “creative freedoms(?)” and sometimes I forgot the meaning of words (“kanji”). Warning: I don’t know Italian, German (my sister knows) and French (a bit). Bad words.
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T/N:
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"Fratellone", an informal way to say "Big brother".
Page 2.
"All roads lead to my house", probably Sir Hima was trying to emphasize the proverb: "All roads lead to Rome".
"Avoglia", has too many meanings and uses, but in this case is "Of course!"
"Stronzi", plural of "Stronzo", literal meaning is "t*rd".
Page 3.
"Clown", I wanted France to speak French, but… there's no point...
"Bastardo", "bast*ard".
Page 4.
"C'est bon?!", two things: 1) it means "It's okay?" and 2) the diavolic song "Bon Bon Bon / C'est Bon C'est Bon!
"Merci", "thanks".
"Je vous apprécie!", in France is not common to say "I love you", so this is the most similar (and not creepy) I could find (thanks to French people of Reddit).
Page 5.
"Italie", "Italy".
Page 6.
"The City of Light", is called that because it was the first city to use gas as a source of street lights.
Page 7.
"En conséquence", because of "La Déclaration des Droits de L'Homme et du Citoyen". (Joke)
"Vaffanculo", a bad word, with a different meaning than the literal translation: "F*ck you".
"German tourists", in 2019, more than 12 million Germans travelled to Italy, and they are by far the number one. Ironically, for France (2018) it is almost the same with approximately 12 million German tourists arrived, and more than 18 million (2019) spent more nights there (second place, tho Italy is 58 million).
"Oddio", "oh, god!"
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"Na", german slang "Hey!" (??)
Page 9.
"Je suis vraiment très belle!", "I'm really so beautiful!"
"Merci beaucoup", "Thank you very much!"
"Vero", an agreement word.
Page 10.
"England smile", I had two theories:
1) The story that Italy, the genius, has it all figured out is true and England knows it, or...
2) It has something to do with the fact that France's most visited tourists are from the UK, so sharing/robbing France's credit for winning "alone"; but it's unlikely because I don't see the point with what Francis says below.
"Che palle!", used to indicated frustration or annoyance, don't want to write down the literal meaning.
Page 11.
"Pfui" is a German expression to show disgust.
"È inutile piangere sul latte versato", an Italian idiom that translates to: "No use crying over spilt milk".
"Nein", "No".
"All part of the plan–!?", I have faith in Italy.
Introduction.
"Este hombre está...", "This man is dead, but he hasn't been warned", my words towards Italy and France.
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junkgatorswritings · 2 months ago
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Okay guys this is kind of ridiculous, I started reading the Harry Potter books with one goal in mind: to prove that the reason it has so many plot holes is because JKR didn't actually plan anything about what happened in the marauder's era.
Not until book three at least and even that isn't really enough information. I have the Scholastic Inc. version of this book with a cover made by headcase design.
But let's start off with a bang!
Most of the information in this book is on Lily Evans and James Potter, which makes complete sense, I'm not going to throw a hissy fit about that.
Here's what we know about Lily:
She has a sister who rejected her named Petunia (ch. 1 pg. 2).
According to Hagrid she was very good at magic (ch. 4 pg. 51, ch. 5 pg. 79).
She turned teacups into rats at home meaning that she broke the underage magic rules (according to petunia ch. 4 pg. 53).
Her parents were very proud to have a witch in the family. (Petunia ch. 4 pg. 53).
She was Head girl (ch. 4 pg. 55)
Was killed on Halloween when Harry was just a year old (ch. 4 pg. 55)
Her eyes were green (ch. 5 pg. 82)
The wand she used was Willow 10 1/4 inches, swishy, and good for charm work (ch. 5 pg. 82). Now if we look at the harrypotter.com page we can find out a little bit more. "Willow is an uncommon wand wood with healing power, and I have noted that the ideal owner for a willow wand often has some (usually unwarranted) insecurity, however well they may try and hide it. While many confident customers insist on trying a willow wand (attracted by their handsome appearance and well-founded reputation for enabling advanced, non-verbal magic) my willow wands have consistently selected those of greatest potential, rather than those who feel they have little to learn. It has always been a proverb in my family that he who has furthest to travel will go fastest with willow" (Harrypotter.com).
She's a very pretty woman with dark red hair and eyes that aren't only the same color but the same shape as Harry's (ch. 12 pg. 208)
She tried to protect Harry and if she hadn't, there's a possibility that Voldemort wouldn't have killed her (ch. 17 pg. 294)
She loved Harry so much that it left its own mark, though not a visible one. (ch. 17 pg. 299)
James Potter:
He was a good for nothing husband who was very unDursleyish (Petunia ch. 1 pg. 2).
He was good at magic according to Hagrid (ch. 4 pg. 51).
He was head boy (ch. 4 pg. 55).
Was killed on Halloween when Harry was just a year old (ch. 4 pg.55).
The reason Voldemort didn't try and get him on his side was because he knew how close the Potter's were to Dumbledore, technically this is also mentioned about Lily but seeing as she was Muggle born I highly doubt that the offer to join the Death Eaters would ever be extended to her so I didn't put this in her section (ch. 4 pg. 55).
His wand was Mahogany, 11 inches, pliable, slightly more powerful than Lily's, and excellent for transfiguration (ch. 5 pg.82). Kay guys I'm not kidding when I say that mahogany isn't listed on Harrypotter.com and I even went to the fandom wiki but all it had was that James potter's wand was made of mahogany as well as a table in the leaky cauldron and the Nimbus 2000.
According to McGonagall he was an excellent quidditch player, however she doesn't say what position he played (ch. 9 pg. 152)
He left his invisibility cloak in the care of someone (who we know is Dumbledore ch. 12 pg. 202).
He was tall, thin, had untidy black hair that stuck up in the back, and he wore glasses (ch. 12 pg. 208).
Severus and James loathed each other (ch. 17 pg. 290).
Voldemort killed him first and he apparently put up a courageous fight (ch. 17pg. 294).
James mainly used the invisibility cloak to sneak into the kitchens and steal food (according to Dumbledore ch. 17 pg. 298).
He saved Snape's life (ch. 17 pg. 300).
Now I'm just barely going to mention that Lily and James were very rarely brought up without the other.
Sirius Black:
I'm honestly shocked that Sirius was even mentioned in the first book, I knew that it was his motorcycle that Hagrid had but I really thought that was going to be something mentioned in later books. however on chapter 1 page 14 Hagrid says "'Young Sirius Black lent it to me.'" From this we know that Sirius was there on the night Harry's parent's died.
Harry later has a dream about a flying motorcycle which I think can either be read as a reference to the night Hagrid flew him to the Dursley's OR as a subtle mention that Sirius was around a lot before Lilly and James died (ch. 2 pg. 19).
So kudos to JKR for having one other character than Harry's parents created.
General information about the marauder's era:
20 years from the beginning of this book Voldemort started looking for followers and found them. Some wanted power others were afraid (ch. 4 pg. 54).
No one ever lived after Voldemort decided to kill them (ch. 4 pg. 55).
Voldemort killed some of the best witches and wizards of the age: McKinnons, Bones, and Prewetts (ch. 4 pg. 56).
According to Hagrid there wasn't a single witch or wizard who went bad that wasn't in Slytherin (ch. 5 pg. 80).
Edited on November 19, 2024, to add chapter numbers.
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Christian Dating Advice, Finding Self-Worth in God, and Presenting Yourself Well
1. Seek God First
Prioritize your relationship with God above all else. Spend time in prayer, worship, and reading the Bible. When your heart is aligned with Him, your confidence and joy will naturally shine.
2. Know Your Identity in Christ
Your worth isn’t based on appearance or status but on who you are in Christ. Meditate on scriptures like Psalm 139:14 and Ephesians 2:10, knowing you are deeply loved and created with purpose.
3. Date with Purpose
Be clear about your intentions to date for marriage, not for casual relationships. Communicate your values, such as celibacy and a Christ-centered partnership. The right man will honor and respect your boundaries.
4. Focus on Character Over Chemistry
Look for a man who demonstrates faith, integrity, and kindness rather than solely focusing on physical attraction. A God-honoring man will appreciate your inner beauty and values.
5. Dress Modestly but Beautifully
Your clothing should reflect your respect for yourself and God. Choose outfits that are modest but also reflect your personality and femininity. This doesn’t mean hiding yourself—it means presenting yourself in a way that’s classy, confident, and respectful.
6. Carry Yourself with Grace and Confidence
Your actions should reflect the love of Christ. Smile often, be kind to others, and speak with grace and gentleness (Proverbs 31:26). Confidence rooted in God’s love is one of the most attractive qualities you can have.
7. Guard Your Heart and Set Boundaries
Proverbs 4:23 reminds us to protect our hearts. Take time to let relationships grow slowly and prayerfully, ensuring they align with God’s will. Set clear emotional and physical boundaries to honor your commitment to purity.
8. Pray Over Your Relationship
Involve God in your dating journey by praying for guidance and wisdom. If you’re in a relationship, pray together to keep Christ at the center and build a strong foundation for the future.
9. Silence the Lies of Insecurity
Combat negative thoughts about yourself with scripture. When doubts creep in, lean on truths like Jeremiah 29:11 and 1 Peter 2:9 to remind you of your worth and God’s plan for your life.
10. Serve and Love Others
A selfless and loving spirit reflects God’s heart. Serve others with humility, as this not only honors God but prepares you for the selflessness required in a Christ-centered marriage.
11. Surround Yourself with Godly Community
Seek friends, mentors, and a church community who will encourage your faith, affirm your worth, and hold you accountable to your values.
12. Trust God’s Timing
God’s plan is perfect, and He knows the desires of your heart. Trust that He will guide you to the right person at the right time. Waiting is not wasted when you are growing closer to Him.
13. Be Warm, Honest, and Authentic
When dating, let your true self shine. Be warm, kind, and honest about your faith and values. Authenticity is far more attractive than trying to meet worldly standards. 🌸
By focusing on your relationship with God, presenting yourself in a way that reflects your dignity and confidence, and holding firm to your values, you’ll position yourself for a relationship that honors both you and Christ. ✨
With love,
thatgentlewife
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mybeautifulchristianjourney · 2 months ago
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It Is Time to Seek the Lord
Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you. — Hosea 10:12 | King James Version (KJV) The King James Version Bible is in the public domain Cross References: Proverbs 11:18; Isaiah 44:3; Isaiah 45:8; Isaiah 48:18; Jeremiah 4:3; 2 Corinthians 9:10; James 3:18
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Hosea 10:12 - Bible Verse Meaning and Commentary
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