#Receive salvation

[thevenstar]

Love is a sacrament that should be taken kneeling.

marc fishman - john william waterhouse - stephan abel sinding - richard westall - pompeo batoni

[ave-immaculata]

fellas we're once again wrestling with imperfect vs. perfect contrition and why imperfect contrition with a firm resolution to not sin again and promptly receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation doesn't save

[wiirocku]

2 Timothy 3:15 (NLT) - You have been taught the Holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus.

[smoothie03]

The Pokémon Tera Leak incident yesterday ingrained itself that much into my brain I dreamed about a Zelda Tera Leak showing me cut Wind Waker Beta content

[froggychair05]

Putting this under a cut because major spoilers for the most recent chapter of Sugarcoated!!!

Ch. 7 vs Ch. 9

“And if you ever find yourself alone

Come ‘round, there’s always room for one more

When the wind is blowing cold, you know

All you gotta do’s knock on my door”

- Home by Josef Salvat

[orv-quotes-tournament]

ORV Quotes Tournament Round 1

Plain text under the cut:

Ch 226: Asmodeus, VI: In fact, Yoo Joonghyuk couldn't know. He was a person who only filled his head with the scenarios. Such a person wouldn't care about what other people were doing. I deliberately wanted to nag at him. Please don't live your life alone.

Ch 240: Gourmet Association, IV: Nevertheless, she still begged. Please, someone, change this story. Even a very small salvation was okay, please. Please. [The constellation 'Demon King of Salvation' is looking at you.] To her surprise, salvation faced her. [The constellation 'Demon King of Salvation' wants to establish a 'Sponsor Contract' with you.]

[mistystarshine]

In case anyone is still wondering why Salvation is likely dead, I got a comment going "well akshually" and trying to foist mom Sera on. E within a MINUTE of answering an ask about it wherein I said that I see Adam and Sera as having a professional relationship in canon.

I REALLY need ya'll to understand that when you get pushy about a piece of canon or ship, all you are doing is guaranteeing that I will NEVER write it. Hello eden flashbacks, Eve and Cain and Abel stuff, "Adam had a point", and Charlastor in its entirety. And now, at least in canon, mom Sera. Keep it up and I'll scrap my existing plans and make them fucking hate each other in AU settings. <3

[legendaryjarcollection]

The one downside to studying history is that now all historically set fics will inevitably annoy me on some level

[unopenablebox]

tfw an ellis peters book has not one, but two, and perhaps as many as three, noble and well-meaning but ill-used men who have taken up false names and identities, and subsequently come to seek shelter, comfort, and resolve in the neighborhood of the abbey

[reginrokkr]

Hardly ever the concept of hero is brought to light in these lands of gods and celestial beings that pull acts considered "heroic" by mankind if weren't for the fact that human standards don't apply to them, only to those who subject themselves to them. In Dáinsleif's case, it doesn't come as a surprise that he's regarded as a hero even by flower spirits that take humans for what they are— feeble beings guided by their emotional core. Not him, however. They must've seen something in him to deem him so and al-Háitham doesn't question it. Since he met him in Khaenri'ah he was witness of people's love and adoration for him, even if he didn't spend enough time to commit any acts of this kind.

What paralyses Garuda with sorrow is that the Twilight Sword was unable to do anything to protect the underground kingdom and yet, his titanic efforts contributed greatly to Sumeru's safety... at the detriment of making himself enemy of his own people who surrendered to the abyssal pact to become transcendent ones. Here he lies on his bed, completely spent and exhausted from the endless tides of abyssal monsters he defeated at the helm of the Schwanenritter. Not even a moment to grief and heal was spent that as soon as he left Khaenri'ah, he involved himself in another country's tragedy... His touch is feather-like as he pushes away a few moonlit bangs from his face, his hand lingering on the side of his face and thumb grazing the outline of abyss-tainted skin crossed by a ley line.

Once everything's been lost, all expectations of a bright future where what little is left still remains are drown under the onyx waters of void with it. Nothing but smoldering ashes remain in the once glorious kingdom, no more relationships to be had when everyone included themselves were cursed and left to their fortune amidst the destruction that the Seven brought. Despite everything, there is someone who was not affected by any of it as someone whom hailed from one of the nations presided by the Archons, someone who has grown immensely within the seraph's heart when he was in Khaenri'ah and time after that via correspondences.

Even if their bond was strongly solidified... even if both of them have gone through thick and thin together... with what face would Dáinsleif expect al-Háitham to still accept the monster he has become?

Death should've claimed him weren't for the curse, or the Abyss altogether weren't for his adamancy to not turn into a monster, too— a full-on one, for nothing will change the fact that half of his body has already been tainted, determination to stay sane or not. But it did not and the unconceivable prospect of resting on the softness of a bed is one hard to believe yet. Even within his slumber, Dáinsleif flinches at the touch, however soft it is. One of the endless consequences of this curse is dealing with a physical ache never felt before, doomed to feel it for the rest of his days. It burns his skin, his senses warn him of pain wrongly despite the gentleness put into the touch, but the luminary makes no movement to remove himself from it.

Instead, it stirs him awake, albescent lashes fluttering open to see al-Háitham's concerned face as he caresses his cheek. You know I'm a monster, and you would still spare me this kindness? Roseate lips quiver as the corners of his eyes sting with the might of building tears that spare twilight no time to remain collected before they fall. Instinct leads his right hand to rise and cup his hand, only to stop midway at the reminder that his right hand is the cursed one. It falls by his side and so the left one rises in its stead, moving until it can cover al-Háitham's in its own.

Many are the questions Dáinsleif would pose in such moment: Why? Even though you see me... why? Yet none of them manage to leave his mouth, for all questions are answered with the softening of an equally sorrowful gaze. If his initial touch didn't suffice, the hand that follows the first one finishes the job of cupping the knight's face whole with a tenderness he feels undeserving for and a loving closeness with the touch of two foreheads.

No words can express the turmoil of sentiments he feels, so he does not bother to formulate any as his eyes close— praying to whatever merciful soul would listen to him that this is not just a dream. That they let him have at least this, even if he doesn't believe he deserves it. As if by some miracle, his prayers are answered. For the next time his eyes open, he's met with the warmth of an amorous kiss he missed so. They have much to talk, much to discuss and put on the table, to clarify. But this moment... Dáinsleif will take it and put his mind to rest for the time being.

Thank you... for staying by my side... at my worst.

@samyavastha ✦

[bills-bible-basics]

SALVATION PRAYERS -- a poem by Bill Kochman Visit https://www.billkochman.com/Poetry/ to see more. #Christian #Poetry #Poem To see other poems related to this one, and to listen to the actual song, go to: https://www.billkochman.com/Poetry/index.html#Salvation-Eternal-Life "Prayer" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse600.html Article: "To Pray or Not to Pray? That is the Question": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/2prayor1.html Article: "Salvation is Free!": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/salvfree.html "Salvation is Free Through Christ" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse224.html Article: "Five Foolish Virgins: Don't Procrastinate!": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/FiveFoolishVirginsProcrast1.html Article: "Message to the World": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/message-to-the-world.html "Now is the Time" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse050.html "Brevity of Life" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse216.html Article: "A Fantastic Party! Are You Coming?": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/fantast1.html Article: "Not Everyone is a Child of God": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/not-everyone-is-a-child-of-god-1.html Article: "All Are Given a Chance, But . . .": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/allgive1.html Article: "Is the Message of Salvation Meant for All Men?": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/4allmen1.html https://www.billkochman.com/Blog/index.php/salvation-prayers-a-poem-by-bill-kochman/?feed_id=257478&SALVATION%20PRAYERS%20--%20a%20poem%20by%20Bill%20Kochman

[darthteeth]

URGENT!!!Help Abdul Salam Al-Anqar and his family get through this war in Gaza!!!

(URGENT) THEY ARE AT €3,445 OUT OF €50,000 GOAL

I was asked by @nader5555 to make this, if u cannot donate please please share this post. Copy pasted from a message i was sent:

"Only a Few Hours Left Before We Enter Our First Year of War, Genocide, Starvation, and Displacement A Final Plea from the Heart of Hell: Save Us Before Hope Dies 💔🔥 I am Abdel Salam, and I have nothing left but words written by a trembling hand ✍️. The war has not only destroyed our lives; it has taken everything from us. Our home, which was once our refuge, is now a pile of rubble 🏚️.

My car, my only source of livelihood, was destroyed in a sudden strike 🚗, and the work that sustained us is now a distant memory 💼. Today, I live in an endless nightmare. Under a sun that burns everything in its path 🌞🔥, my family and I sit in a worn-out tent, a tent that shields us neither from the summer heat nor the winter cold ❄️. Insects 🦟 invade the place, diseases consume our bodies 🩺, and my younger siblings cry from hunger and thirst 🍞💧. We have no clean water or a crumb of bread to ease our hunger. Each passing day deepens the weight of this hell we live in.

My Daughter Eman is Dying from Malnutrition 😨 My daughter Eman suffers from malnutrition; I have nothing to feed or treat her with. The deterioration of her health is killing me slowly. Every glance in her eyes, every pain she endures, crushes my heart 💔. How can I explain to her that what was once our hope has now turned into nothing but a mirage? The Night Only Adds to Our Pain 🌙 The night does not bring us rest; it only adds to our pain. We sleep on hard ground, feeling the cold in every bone of our bodies 🥶, with nothing but pieces of cardboard 📦 to cover us. My wife Aya cries in silence 🥺 as she watches our daughter’s future fade before her eyes. My mother Eman suffers from illness and needs urgent medical care 🩺💊.

My Father Ahmed is Sick with Cancer and Needs Emergency Treatment My father Ahmed, who is sick with cancer, needs emergency treatment outside Gaza, and the cost of his treatment is at least $10,000, not including accommodation. As he suffers from severe pain, I cannot provide the treatment he needs due to our dire situation.

My Siblings Are in Constant Suffering ⚰️ My brother Omar was unable to continue his studies due to the situation. My brother Nader could not take his high school exams, and my younger brother Mohammad suffers from brittle bones and needs treatment we cannot afford. Every day we live brings us one step closer to the end. Death surrounds us from every side: if not from hunger 🍽️, then from illness 🦠. And if not from illness, then from the despair that devours our souls. Where is Humanity? Where is the World? 🌍💔 We want to leave the devastated Gaza Strip to escape the machinery of destruction and killing and the severity of hunger and poverty. The cost of travel for each person is $5,000, and we are a family of seven members, bringing the total cost to $35,000.

Where are the compassionate hearts? Are you waiting for us to disappear into the depths of this suffering? Are you waiting until death takes us before you act? We are drowning, and we don’t have enough strength to scream for help 🆘. Will you let this cry go unanswered? 😭 Your donation today is our last thread of hope. With the little support I received, I was able to buy a simple phone 📱 to reach out to you. But the bitter truth is that what I and my family need is much greater. We are not asking for much; just enough to save our lives from this hell 🔥. Every donation, no matter how small, could be the difference between life and death for us 👐. Don’t Let Us Disappear in the Darkness of Suffering 🌑 Don’t let our story end here. Be the light that guides us to salvation 🕯️✨.

With every tear, with every pain, I write this final plea to you, Abdel Salam."

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[hexastitchimera]

Having to interact with the same abusive family that now toots their own horn about how they treated me so kindly- much more kindly than they were given as kids- and that they did as best as they could with what resources they have, is a special kind of Hell on Earth.

[lauralot89]

Actual things that happen in the 1897 Dracula novel, without context:

A character has ominous nightmares and attributes them to eating too much paprika

Dracula first appears wearing a fake beard

The person he was trying to fool with the fake beard immediately realizes Dracula and Beard Guy are the same man, due to both having really firm handshakes

We are told parrots are immortal unless fatally wounded

A Texan cowboy opens fire on a bat flitting around a window, and lodges a bullet in the wall of an occupied room

A woman is called a polyandrist for receiving blood transfusions from multiple men

An incorrectly addressed telegram leads to two deaths, multiple druggings, and several children being assaulted

Dracula, while trying to maintain a low profile, takes a lovely trip to the zoo and freaks out the animals so badly that he gets mentioned in a newspaper article

The one character who knows anything about vampires spends a good two-thirds of the book refusing to talk about vampires

Dracula went to Satan's Witchcraft Academy and somehow this is only brought up in two throwaway lines

A character gets stuck inside a circle of communion wafer crumbs

A major plot point of the book is Dracula (who was said to be a brilliant scholar and has the strength of twenty mortal men) realizing he can move boxes without human help

Someone is referred to as "manifestly a prig of the first water"

Two characters have a hobby of reading train schedules

A hospital lets a mental patient escape to see what will happen

A character starts vomiting up feathers from eating whole birds

A doctor refuses to give a medical diagnosis and instead makes a speech about growing corn

Dracula impersonates another character just by wearing the same clothes, despite being taller and visibly much older. This deception is successful.

A character "cleans" a room by eating all the insects in it

Suddenly: rats. Thousands of them.

The heroes progress in their efforts through "the wonderful power of money," i.e., bribery

Dracula has three other vampires in his castle. Their relation to him is never explained, nor are any of them named.

A character insists his salvation depends on having a pet cat

Dracula is thwarted by flowers on more than one occasion

A group of vampires stand in the hall outside a man's bedroom, talking loudly about their plans to eat him. When he comes to the door to confront them, they run away laughing

Dracula wears an unfashionable hat and gets roasted for it

A group of Romanians encounter a disheveled, shouting man and, "seeing from his violent demeanour that he was English, they [give] him a ticket for the furthest station on the way thither that the train reached."

A boat crashes due to Dracula having the munchies

A wolf is thrown through a window and immediately runs off, confused and covered in glass

Dracula makes a bed

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