#TESTIMONY

[garden-of-thoughts-fruit-of-lips]

" Out of Line"

It's the person who's "out of line" who is always told to, "Get back in line!"

I'm "out of line," and the students tell me to, "Get back in line!" But I say, "No, " and I saw a smaller line, and they all seemed happy and stood out as different. They were dressed in school uniform. So I started making my way over there. And the teacher of the line I left came and asked me to, "Get back in line" and when I replied, "No", immediately that teacher took it to the principal and now the principal and teachers from my original class started threatening me in front of the students. Who were trying to scare me to get back in place. When I started to break down and cry, my original classmates and other students of that class said, "If you would have stayed in line, this wouldn't have happened to you!" Even with that being done, I kept making my way to the other line. Now, the teachers became furious, and bullies from that school approach me, telling me to turn around. Once again, I refused, so the principal gave a "signal" to the bullies, and they said, "Fine, you could go." As I turned and walked a couple steps further, they added by yelling, "This school dressed you! So we're taking your clothes from off your back!" They started ripping the clothes off of me in front of my classmates and other students. "Hahahaha," they would all laugh as I became naked. Once, I was stripped, and the students of that class noticed the scars and bruises on my naked body. The bullies moved aside so all could see, and I saw pointing, I heard whispering and laughing, and from the laughing crowd, words came out, "How long you had that there!" followed by more laughter. I even heard the ones that had pitty for me say, "If he would have only stayed." At that exact time, I got up from off the ground and turned my back against them

[dayinadream]

“This one month felt like 100 years.”

Palestinians arrested by Israeli forces during Israel’s ongoing aggression on Gaza described the torture and abuse they were subjected to during the last month. They were brought to a Gaza hospital for treatment following their release.

[classycookiexo]

Right, let’s get into it 💗

[rentedvsl]

some dear friends of mine have a son with trisomy-18 that wasn't expected to live long enough to make it out of the hospital. but, miraculously, he lived twenty two weeks and passed away tonight.

they have another son who is three, and he said he saw a bright light at home and again when they were at the hospital. then when their baby passed, he said he saw a person with wings flying into the sky. i know that baby met Jesus tonight.

i wanted to share that with you all, because as heartbreaking as it is, it's also beautiful. that child of God was given a new body tonight & the first time he ever ran it was into Jesus's arms.

please pray for the adams family as they deal with this loss. rest in peace, chapman. 🕊️

[girlactionfigure]

[lyle-and-erik-menendez]

"His whole face was this pale, ashen and he had this gray under his eyes. The weight of his testimony, of having to really destroy the reputation of my family. I remember when he apologized to me on the stand, for molesting me. That was a devastating moment for me. He had never said he was sorry before."

Erik Menendez

[theinwardlight]

We are not called to save the world. That’s a burden too heavy for us to bear. We are instead called to follow the Spirit of Christ speaking within us, the Spirit of the one who carries the sin of the world, the one who can lead us out. Part of the work of Jesus is to break us out of the closed circle of self-justification. As long as we struggle to be good we will never be able to bear the weight of our guilt. [...] If instead we rely on the goodness of God, the goodness we partake in as God’s beloved creatures, then our guilt can be faced. Then we can do our small part to untie the sticky knots of sin that riddle our lives. We are loved and we are responsible. We are sinners and we are saints. We are warped by sin and we are precious children of God.

Mark Russ, "The Good News of Sin"

[pinestripe37]

I'm not brave, I'm just always safe thanks to the Lover of my soul who was the Bravest Ever when He went up to that cross and bore my pain.

It's not that I'm strong, rather I'm held in Strong Arms through my weakness; what have I to fear when safe at Home in God's Embrace?

The very reason I'm not filled with fear is that God's Perfect Love poured abundantly in my heart leaves no room for fear, and when my courage starts to waver I can call out to Him who draws me near in the faith that comes through unfading Grace.

It's not that I'm deserving but rather cared for, not innocent but rather forgiven, the only virtue preserving mine is that by God's Heart I'm so so infinitely loved.. and such a beautiful realization it is, to know the Love of Jesus my Salvation rests on.

I'm filled not of myself but by God with His Spirit of Love, of Power, and of a sound mind: through every storm with the peace of the Holy Spirit who calms my pounding heart.

I've survived because of His Mercy, and it's easy because He carried me..

It's not that I'm brave, it's that upheld by God's Promise in Christ I'm blessed to know I'm forever Saved.

[i-am-not-phoenix-wright]

Powerade isn't considered a poison right?

(I really couldn't help wanting to draw the magatama like a little fella similar to Apollo's bracelets. Just had to get this out of my system XD)

Wrong: oh- thanks um- margotammy.

Wrong: this had better be right….

TAKE THAT!

Wrong: as you can clearly see here, the- uh- autopsy report states that the victim- uh- overdosed on… on powerade.

Wrong: (i sound ridiculous…)

Gumshoe: i mean. are y’sure it aint a vape flavor-

Edgeworth: No. There were no vapes at the scene of the crime.

Wrong: (AW YES.)

Maya: Hangon nick. I know that face all too well….

Wrong: What- But i did SOMETHING right, right..?

Maya: yeah but edgeworth only agrees when-

Edgeworth: tsk tsk tsk….

Wrong: (oh god what now…?)

(Ooc: THIS IS SO CUTE AND I TREASURE THIS SO MUCH I HAD TO USE THIS IN AN OFFICIAL ONE HEEHEE!!!)

(OOC: EDIT SORRY I HIT POST TOO QUICKLY!!!!

[thewordfortheday]

Go tell the wonderful things God has done for you! Mark 5:19

This is not a command just to the man who was delivered from demon-possession, but also a command to us! God is merciful! He has forgiven us, God has saved us through His Son Jesus Christ and He has given us eternal life. 

God has been good to us; He has been faithful to us until now. He has healed us, delivered us, protected us, provided for us...How can we not share this powerful message with others?

Prayer: O God, give my mouth the words to say, and a heart full of joy so that I can be effective in telling others what Jesus has done for me! In Jesus' name I ask for this grace. Amen.

[grace-of-spades1]

my testimony

for eighteen years,I lived a life of fear and dread. My parents were toxic and abusive and the best way to avoid that was through just taking the blows. I was born and diagnosed with autism. Since I was the one kid that couldn't do anything the way they wanted or in their words, 'the right way' i became the family scapegoat. It was my fault if something went wrong always. I was never like my siblings or into the same things as them. My parents praised my siblings because they were athletic and smart and followed along with the mind games they would play. I was quieter and more into the arts. My gifts and talents were seen as useless and stupid. I began to believe it and fell into a massive hole of depression, anxiety, self loathing, and suicidal thoughts and actions. those who figured out what was happening at home were pushed away and were seen as bad people. I never felt more alone in my life. Eventually, I moved to a private Christian school. I was miserable. I was disgusted by the thought of Jesus Christ and how He allowed all this suffering in my life. But I remember one day in class, one of my teachers pulled me aside and told me that Jesus saw me and He never left me alone. He was watching over me and had big plans for my life. After hearing that, I could feel the Holy Spirit moving in the room. I burst into tears and allowed Jesus into my life.

After I graduated, i moved out. I have tried to restore a relationship with my family but no onehas bothered to return texts or calls. It has been a few months and I heard I had a new baby brother. The family made it clear I was not invited to see him. Please pray for them.

One verse in psalm 27 was 'when mother and father forsake me, the Lord will take care of me.'

Since I came to Christ, He has done so much in my life. I now have a job, a relationship with the distant family I missed out on growing up(so many cousins!), amazing group of friends, and a wonderful boyfriend.

So yes, my physical family may forsake me, but my Father in Heaven never will. Praise the Lord

He will turn your life around, He is knocking, let Him in

[yridenergyridenergy]

Toshiya provided a message to commemorate Luna Sea, along with other artists:

"The appeal of LUNA SEA's live shows... I think it's the attraction that the 5 members exude, which draws in the audience. When I first learned of LUNA SEA as a student, I was shocked by how each member of the band stood out. I had never seen a band where all the members have a unique personality that is the centre of attention. Watching them perform on stage, it felt like the members were fighting each other, I was shaken by the sense of precariousness of each member. Could they break up tomorrow? Even though there was a tense and tingly aura around them, LUNA SEA did a reboot after the final show, the relationship and balance of the 5 of them are different from back then, from now on and in the foreseeable future, I believe that they will continue to be a band that attracts you and doesn't let you go."

[girlactionfigure]

mylandmyhomeisrael

“The things that Rotem Matias (16) misses used to be small parts of an ordinary life. The “perfect” pasta dish with cherry tomatoes, mushrooms and basil that no one cooks for him any more. Sitting with his mum, Shachar, after school, chatting about his day…  That world was obliterated, when Ham@s ki11ed his parents in their home in the Holit kibbutz, as they shielded their youngest child with their bodies.”  Rotem, now 17, is living with his uncle and family.  Source: @guardian Credit for quote: @jewish_in_calgary

[one-time-i-dreamt]

I had to testify in court against Helena Bonham Carter and she was trying to kill me before I made it all the way to the courtroom, which was a few days away by car.

[theinwardlight]

From Some Principles of the Elect People of God Who in Scorn Are Called Quakers, George Fox (1661)