#daily bible 2018

[justinspoliticalcorner]

Mike Hixenbaugh and Allan Smith at NBC News:

Six years ago, Charlie Kirk, a right-wing provocateur who founded the conservative activist group Turning Point USA, strongly criticized the evangelical political movement he now helps lead. Kirk, known then primarily for his work mobilizing college-age Republicans, described Jesus as welcoming and tolerant and denounced Christians’ “sanctimonious approach” to homosexuality and other issues. He argued politics should be advanced through a “secular worldview” and slammed attempts by the evangelical right, beginning in the 1970s, to “impose” their version of morality “through government policy.”

“We do have a separation of church and state,” Kirk told the conservative commentator Dave Rubin in 2018, “and we should support that.” Kirk, now 30, has since reversed his position. It’s a transformation that, according to political and religious scholars, embodies and reinforces a growing embrace of Christian nationalist thinking within the Republican Party in the era of Donald Trump. “There is no separation of church and state,” Kirk said on his podcast in 2022. “It’s a fabrication. It’s a fiction. It’s not in the Constitution. It’s made up by secular humanists.”

Today, Kirk and Turning Point are dominant forces in the Republican Party and MAGA movement, working directly with the Trump campaign on voter outreach while reaching millions of listeners through Kirk’s daily radio show and podcast. Along the way, Kirk has become one of the nation’s most prominent voices calling on Christians to view conservative political activism as central to Jesus’ calling for their lives. Kirk routinely rails against what he calls the “LGBTQ agenda,” which he claims is harming children. He has invoked the Seven Mountains Mandate, a philosophy increasingly popular among Trump supporters that calls on conservative Christians to claim positions of power in seven key mountains of society, including government, media, business and education. And he promotes Trump as crucial to restoring Christian morality in America. “I worship a God that defeats evil,” Kirk said last week while introducing the former president at a rally hosted by Turning Point and the Trump campaign at an Arizona megachurch. “And we worship a God that wins in the end.”

By appealing to conservative Christians’ fears of shifting cultural norms around LGBTQ acceptance, and by portraying the election as part of a spiritual struggle, Kirk and Turning Point are banking that they can drive evangelical turnout to secure Trump victories in key swing states. But extremism experts warn that this framing — the idea Trump is on a mission from God to restore Christian righteousness in America — could lead followers to take radical action if he doesn’t prevail in November. “There’s this growing sense that American politics are so broken,” said Paul Matzko, a historian of American conservatism, “that there’s a decreasing willingness to imagine the other side being allowed to exercise power without doing it in apocalyptic terms, which fuels things like the insurrection on Jan. 6.” Kirk, whose organization bused supporters to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021, to rally Congress to reject the presidential election outcome, declined to be interviewed. Andrew Kolvet, a Turning Point USA spokesperson, said Kirk has never advocated for violence.

[...] Kirk grew up attending church in the Chicago suburbs and identified as an evangelical when he founded Turning Point at the age of 18 in 2012 to promote the libertarian values of “free markets and limited government.” Kirk referred to the Bible in his 2016 manifesto, “Time for a Turning Point,” but argued publicly that — much like a plumber or an electrician — it was not his job as a political activist to proselytize his faith. “You don’t want to be too offsetting and off-putting,” he said in 2018.

Kolvet said Kirk started to become more serious about his faith six years ago, after traveling to Israel to witness the U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem during the Trump administration. But Kirk’s views on the role of religion in politics really began to shift in 2020, Kolvet said, after churches were forced to close to slow the spread of Covid, which Kirk and others depicted as an attempt by a tyrannical government to control Christians. A year earlier, Kirk says he’d begun meeting with California megachurch pastor Rob McCoy, who helped convince him that America was a Christian nation whose founding documents were derived from the Bible. (Although some Founding Fathers wrote of the importance of religion in maintaining a virtuous society, historians dispute the notion that America was established as an explicitly Christian nation.) In 2021, Kirk and McCoy created TPUSA Faith, a division of Turning Point USA, to mobilize conservative Christians to advance their vision.

[...] Matzko, a recent fellow at the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank, said Kirk has aligned himself with a once-fringe strand of apocalyptic political theology popularized by a network of Pentecostal and charismatic Christian influencers in recent decades. With the Seven Mountains Mandate as a key organizing principle, ambassadors of this movement — sometimes referred to as the New Apostolic Reformation — present politics as a spiritual clash between good and evil and Trump as a generational leader ordained by God to save America from the forces of darkness. “He’s pitching his message to people who do believe that we’re in the end-times, and that if we don’t seize the Seven Mountains of cultural influence, then the other side, the satanic side, will,” Matzko said. “That sense of threat, that sense of anxiety, it just drips from his comments.” In 2021, soon after launching TPUSA Faith, Kirk told a church congregation in Washington state that it was time for Christians “to rise and stand.” He then quoted a Bible passage from the book of Luke often cited by Seven Mountains adherents to make the case that Christians are meant to rule over society until Jesus returns: “The Bible says very clearly,” Kirk said, “to ‘Occupy until I come.’” [...]

Nevertheless, Kirk has closely aligned himself with leading figures promoting the Seven Mountains worldview, including Lance Wallnau, a self-identified prophet who coined and popularized the concept two decades ago. Kirk has appeared on “FlashPoint,” a national TV program that’s won viewers with a blend of pro-Trump political commentary and prophetic messages about God’s divine plans for America. And he has partnered with Sean Feucht, a Christian musician who’s been hosting political worship rallies at all 50 state Capitols to promote the idea of a Christian America. “We want God writing the laws of the land,” Feucht said at a TPUSA Faith-sponsored event outside the Wisconsin statehouse last year. “Guilty as charged.”

This mindset, which can be traced to the Moral Majority movement of the 1970s and ’80s that Kirk once condemned, has helped fuel recent GOP initiatives chipping away at church-state separation. That includes the Alabama Supreme Court’s decision imperiling women’s access to in vitro fertilization, and a wave of state bills to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, place religious chaplains in public schools and require students to learn from the Bible. Trump has also sought to court pastors and voters who believe America was meant for Christian rule, promising if elected to restore evangelical power in government and to begin screening immigrants based on their faith and rejecting any who “don’t like our religion.” With more than 30 full-time staff members, according to the group’s website, TPUSA Faith has worked to create a nationwide network of churches to wage political and spiritual warfare against Democrats by mobilizing pastors and registering Christian conservative voters to restore “traditional biblical values in our nation.” 

NBC News reports on Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk and his organization’s turn to Christian Nationalism and Seven Mountains Dominionism.

During the early days of Kirk’s running of TPUSA, his organization generally avoided focusing on religious-type social issues that appealed to conservative evangelical Christians by running a secular operation.

However, during the 2020s, Kirk and his organization pivoted hard towards Christian nationalism and 7MD as a result of backlash against COVID measures that forced churches to close in-person services or reduce capacity. Thus, TPUSA Faith was launched.

[reasoningdaily]

On Memorial Day 2022, we take a look at the African American origins of the federal holiday established to remember America’s fallen soldiers.

Although May 30, 1868 is cited as the first national commemoration of Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery, events lead by African Americans in Charleston, South Carolina to decorate the graves of fallen Civil War soldiers occurred on May 1, 1865, less than a month after the Confederacy surrendered.

Reports of this early version of Memorial Day or “Decoration Day” as it was called, were rediscovered in the Harvard University archives in the late 1990s by historian David Blight, author of the 2018 biography Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom.

To quote from history.com:

When Charleston fell and Confederate troops evacuated the badly damaged city, those freed from enslavement remained. One of the first things those emancipated men and women did was to give the fallen Union prisoners a proper burial. They exhumed the mass grave and reinterred the bodies in a new cemetery with a tall, whitewashed fence inscribed with the words: “Martyrs of the Race Course.” And then on May 1, 1865, something even more extraordinary happened. According to two reports that Blight found in The New York Tribune and The Charleston Courier, a crowd of 10,000 people, mostly freed slaves with some white missionaries, staged a parade around the race track. Three thousand Black schoolchildren carried bouquets of flowers and sang “John Brown’s Body.” Members of the famed 54th Massachusetts and other Black Union regiments were in attendance and performed double-time marches. Black ministers recited verses from the Bible. Despite the size of the gathering and newspaper coverage, the memory of this event was “suppressed by white Charlestonians in favor of their own version of the day,” Blight stated in the New York Times in 2011.

On May 31, 2010, near a reflecting pool at Hampton Park, the city of Charleston reclaimed this history by installing a plaque commemorating the site as the place where Blacks held the first Memorial Day on May 1, 1865.

During the dedication of the plaque, the city’s mayor at the time, Joe Riley, was present to celebrate the historic occasion which included a brass band and a reenactment of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment.

In 2017, the City of Charleston erected yet another sign reclaiming the history and commemorating the event:

“On May 1, 1865 a parade to honor the Union war dead took place here. The event marked the earliest celebration of what became known as “Memorial Day.” The crowd numbered in the thousands, with African American school children from newly formed Freedmen’s Schools leading the parade. They were followed by church leaders, Freedpeople, Unionists, and members of the 54th Massachusetts 34th and 104th U.S. Colored Infantries. The dead were later reinterred in Beaufort.”

To learn more about African Americans’ role in the creation of Memorial Day, check out the links to sources provided in today’s show notes and in the episode’s full transcript posted on goodblacknews.org.

This has been a daily drop of Good Black News, written, produced and hosted by me, Lori Lakin Hutcherson.

For more Good Black News, check out goodblacknews.org or search and follow @goodblacknews anywhere on social.

Sources:

https://www.history.com/news/memorial-day-civil-war-slavery-charleston

https://www.lx.com/black-legacy/dont-overlook-memorial-days-black-southern-roots/53453/

https://www.live5news.com/2020/02/18/charleston-claims-first-memorial-day-celebration-with-african-americans-playing-significant-role/

https://amsterdamnews.com/news/2022/05/28/freed-slaves-started-first-memorial-day-in-the-us/

https://aaregistry.org/story/the-first-american-memorial-day-is-commemorated/

https://www.harlemworldmagazine.com/memorial-day-african-americans-memorial-day-charleston-south-carolina-1865/

[memwazz]

MASTERPOST - Short summaries of all my Original Stories and links to their own dedicated Masterposts

SEVEN : DIVISION UNITED

This story is the one I currently focus on.

It follows the Seventh Division, a dysfunctional superheroes team protecting a fictive, slightly futuristic version of the USA ruled by a martial law. Most of the plot revolves around them and the teenage MC Erwan fighting different antagonists with or without special abilities, while trying to handle their chaotic daily life together.

Created circa 2019.

B-CLASS

B-Class is the only project I've completed so far, taking the form of two French novels and their spin-off.

The setting is a contemporary dystopia with a cast system discriminating and exploiting a group of people called the "B-Class". The main character Icare is a privileged journalist from the A who will change its viewpoint on oppression after falling in love with his own domestic slave Riùn. Then comes Abys the ACAB Boy and they all start a revolution 🔥

Very very queer and politic.

Created circa 2017 and completed in March 2018.

[B-CLASS Related] POUR UN RAYON DE SOLEIL

The spin-off I mentioned above focuses on Icare's past relationship with Ryse, a major antagonist in B-Class.

They used to date 5 years before the story and PURS explains how Icare became depressed and suic!d@l after a whole year of abuse.

Created and completed between November and July 2018.

AN EYE FOR AN EYE

This one has a special place in my heart since it's the first story I've ever created back in middle-school. Many things changed in 10 years but it still tells the journey of Daniil who rebels against and has to run away from his former boss.

At the beginning, Daniil works as a bodyguard for an important member of a criminal organization; but he loses his temper and tries to unalive him when he discovers Akito murd€red his late girlfriend 3 years before. And then they both chase and try to k!ll each other 🤷

May include shit like war flashbacks and Japanese mafia idk

Created circa 2012.

DE A à Z

Zephyr and Adriel are two angels who've lived as a couple in Heaven for thousands of years.

But when Babel, an artificial angel, is created by humans and sent to Heaven to communicate with God, everything collapses. Babel manages to kill God and takes Their place to impose his vision of right and wrong, influenced by the humans' misinterpretation of the Bible. From then on, all romantic and sexual relationships are forbidden, forcing the couple to hide.

When Babel discovers Adriel's love letters, he is kicked out of Heaven and has to find allies on Earth to overthrow Babel and get his lover back.

Created circa 2019.

42

42 tells the story of Mat, a young woman searching for Sara, her little sister who disappeared years ago. Her investigations lead her to "Number 42", a man who just escaped from a lab experimenting on humans. Since Mat's sister seems to be prisoner from the lab as well, the two of them helped by the amoral Director's oldest son, will try to save Sara and 42 himself.

Created circa 2015.

MINIUM Part. 1

This one is pure heroic fantasy; its universe and lore are my most extended so far.

Gailin, the adoptive son of Kel'Daran's king, passed a deal with him and has to save Kel'Daran from the Selv, an humanoid species invading the Kingdom. A mystic prophecy tells the war can't be won without a half-blooded Selv with mysterious powers.

Due to coincidences and quiproquos, Gailin is manipulated by Aldanys, a teenage thief who pretends she's the Chosen One.

Created circa 2015.

MINIUM Part. 2

According to my writing plan, Minium is supposed to have a second part taking place 5 years after the first one.

After Gailin killed his father/king at the end of Minium 1, he is exiled and his mentor Edelia takes Kel'Daran's throne. When a new war is suddenly started against the kingdom, Edelia realises someone she thought had died wants her dead too.

On the other side of the plot, another protagonist named Lavaan predicts a major antagonist's return through weird prophetic dreams.

Created circa 2017.

[Minium Related] ST-ANRIEL

In Minium, Gailin and elves his kind believe in an entity named Altea and the Gods they gave birth to.

The Anriel is the equivalence of their Holy Bible and tells the story of the Gods and how the world was built from the beginning to the end. It takes the form of an anthology of poems and prayers.

Created circa 2017.

[MINIUM Related] JADE ET MOI

Another Minium spin-off, focusing this time on Osvald's coming out and transition as a trans man. The story takes place on sea as "Jade"/Osvald starts his journey as a pirate after running away from home.

Created circa 2018.

[MINIUM Related] GOLDEN-EYED BEAST

GEB is a Minium spin-off telling the backstory of Lavaan, a 12 years old protagonist. Born with a golden eye in a village who fears this feature after a terrible incident with a cruel golden-eyed enemy, he is treated as an outcast since his childhood.

His life changes when Kalras, a mysterious elf with black magic, destroys his village and murders everyone. Being the only survivor, Lavaan is made prisoner and tortured by Kalras but develops a Stockholm Syndrom and falls in love with him.

From then on, Kalras who turns out to be a cult leader, uses him as a slave a pet in a toxic relationship.

Created circa 2017.

[MINIUM Related] LA SAISON DES BOURGEONS

In Minium, Edelia has a little brother named Veidin who cursed himself to save her as a child. The curse caused him chronic pain, blood, heart and bones fragility and he's doomed to a very short life expectancy.

LSDB tells his love story with Jyëlven, another young man who was cursed and has flowers and thorns growing out of his skin.

Created circa 2017.

[MINIUM Related] THE WARMTH OF OUR COLD LANDS

Just like for the Anriel, Genkhìs will have their own religious texts written.

Inspired by vikings, the people of Genkhàr honour Gods similar to Scandinavians. Each one represents a value, the most worshipped one being Ero, God of Bravery.

Created circa 2017.

ODE TO ODD

My first and only story ever to look like a shonen anime lol--

One of the main characters Naemi is a highschooler with anxiety who just wants to live an ordinary and peaceful life.

But her goth and spiritism-obsessed best friend Sayaka accidentally summons Evelgard, a young necromancer in her living-room. Evelgard decides to befriend her and live in her closet, while trying to open a portal to the World of the Dead to save his late sister's soul. The two girls discover a whole new world after meeting necromancers, exorcists, witches and demons.

Created circa 2016.

SACRED DUST

Another heroic fantasy setting, but this universe is different from Minium's !

In this story, each kingdom worships a God-dess supposed to grant it their protection. When Lidala, the Goddess of Telaman, is murdered by a rival God, she turns to dust and leaves a devastated kingdom behind.

Fortunately, one of her ashes gives birth to a child, Saljän, who soon has to become the priest of Telaman. Aged 16, Saljän hates his responsibilities so much he finally runaways and travels around the world with a little demon named Orgos. Their goal is to gather all the Sacred Dusts to resurrect Lidala before it's too late.

Created circa 2016.

BAD ROMANCE

How to define Bad Romance without telling it's my most fucked-up story ? You can't. The two main characters are such assholes I can't name a protagonist, they're both antagonists.

Derek, a criminal, gangster and drug abuser, kidnaps Jay who sent him to jail 8 years before the story. He aims at mistreating him enough for Jay to kill himself, but he soon discovers that this guy who seems to live an ordinary and boring life is as much of a sociopath as him.

They start making each other's life hell then become addicted to each other, fuck, engage in a toxic relationship and even create a gang together at the end of the plot.

Created circa 2017.

LE ROYAUME DE GAHS

My first attempt to deal with astronomy eventhough I don't understand anything about it-

The story takes place in the sky and is about two stars and their father trying to discover why the Cosmic God decided to kill/destroy all the stars. Meanwhile, there seems to be a perturbation in the cosmos and some shooting stars start turning evil for no apparent reason...

Created circa 2024.

WE ARE THE WILD

The Lion King but with wolves, mixed with Prince of Persia and the COVID-19 pandemic before it existed--

The plot follows Sôkah, a 15 years old werewolf and the son of the Alpha, who's accused of murdering his big brother. The responsible is actually Akbar, his father's counselor who evicted the two sons to take his place when he dies.

Sôkah is banished from the pack and wandering in the forest, discovers the human world. Most humans are dying from a deadly virus nicknamed "white plague", and Sôkah gets rescued by the cousins Ludwig and Weiss. Weiss is a scientist who tries to find a cure to save Ludwig who caught the white plague, and soon discovers werewolves are immune to the disease...

Created circa 2018.

STAR-716

This story's plot is not very developed and I don't know much what will happen through it. But it's once again about someone looking for a missing family member, a mother this time.

Sacha is 13 and grew up in a circus, his mother being a dancer there. But she disappeared a year before (probably after a kidnapping) and Sacha doesn't know where to start his researches. He will be helped by Novak, an irresponsible sex-worker and hopeless romantic who fell in desperate love with the mother after sleeping with her once.

Created circa 2016.

DIMENSION OF DESPAIR

Are you surprised if I tell you this one is about another dimension ? No ?

Well, the MC Megane is a single mother who works hard to raise her 4 years old alone. One day, she wakes up in an unknown dimension ruled by Master, a mysterious person with psychic powers who created the dimension with their own mind.

Turns out it's actually a "harem" where Master gathers people and things he loves or wants. Megane will look for a way to escape and save a little girl named Kadd as well as Zoé, Master's "favorite".

Created circa 2018.

UNTIL SEPTEMBER

A more simple and less fucked-up story, I swear !!

Some sort of teenage literature, Until September focused around Nero, who's having hard times as a bullied 9th grader and discovers he has water powers. From then on, he befriends the other elementaries and has to deal with Hilda, the air elementary who wants to sacrifice all the children to create a Philosopher's Stone.

Created circa 2021.

SCARECREW

Another under-developed lore !

It's a basic apocalyptic/zombie novel with a disease turning all the adults into monsters. A bunch of pre-teens who survived and don't even know each other decide to fight together against the threat and to rebuild their own world.

Created circa 2020.

VIC'TEAM

Mostly shitpost, I don't want to turn it into a novel but more like a bunch of comic strips.

It follows the daily life adventures of highschoolers with teenagers problems like love, exams and family with a comedic tone. The MC's main problem is to be named Volvic (nicknamed Vic) and there are a lot of jokes about it, as well as absurd humor.

Created circa 2016-17.

Undeveloped shit with OCs waiting for their twisted up plot

Yeah, I love creating OCs and some of them have a background and design but no story for the moment. I'll just put them here and share random facts about them.

[PERSONAL DAILY LIFE SHITPOST] The ABSOLUTELY UNCHILLING Adventures of a Smol Angry Emo Birb

The parenthesis speaks for itself, I'll gather a few billets or illustrated jokes about funny things happening in my life.

[jamesjbkim]

The key differences in behavior between someone who loves Jesus and someone who loves the church can be summarized as follows:

- **Personal Relationship vs. Institutional Affiliation**: Those who love Jesus often focus on a personal, transformative relationship with Him, emphasizing daily prayer, Bible study, and living out His teachings[1][3]. In contrast, those who love the church may emphasize community involvement, church traditions, and corporate worship as expressions of their faith[2][4].

- **Priority of Love and Obedience**: Loving Jesus involves prioritizing His commandments and living a life that reflects His love and character[3][5]. Loving the church often involves commitment to its practices and being part of its mission as a collective body[2][6].

- **Criticism vs. Commitment**: Individuals who prioritize their love for Jesus might critique institutional shortcomings while maintaining personal faith[6]. Conversely, those who love the church may work within it to address issues and uphold its importance as Christ's bride[4][7].

Sources

[1] Loving Others Like Jesus Loves Us | The Worship Center https://www.theworshipcenter.org/blog/loving-others-jesus-loves-us

[2] Church Membership: Loving What Jesus Loves | For The Church https://ftc.co/resource-library/blog-entries/church-membership-loving-what-jesus-loves/

[3] What Jesus Loved - C.S. Lewis Institute https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/resources/what-jesus-loved/

[4] Can We Love Jesus Without Loving the Church? - YMI https://ymi.today/2018/10/can-we-love-jesus-without-loving-the-church/

[5] Loving people towards Jesus | True Freedom Trust https://truefreedomtrust.co.uk/loving-people-towards-jesus

[6] Meet Those Who “Love Jesus but Not the Church” - Barna Group https://www.barna.com/research/meet-love-jesus-not-church/

[7] A Metaphor of Christ and the Church | Desiring God https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/a-metaphor-of-christ-and-the-church

[8] In Love? or In Church? https://gospellight.sg/sermons/in-love-or-in-church/

[biblenewsprophecy]

WND: ‘Sleeper cells in almost every American urban area’

@bible-news-prophecy-radio

COGwriter

World Net Daily posted the following:

‘Sleeper cells in almost every American urban area’

July 8, 2024

WND spoke in-depth with Varlese, a former Army Mountain Infantry Platoon Sergeant who served in domestic and overseas roles from 2001-2018, including as a sniper section leader. Since 2018, Varlese has also provided security consulting services for public and private sectors, including tactical training, physical and information security, executive protection, protective intelligence, risk management, insider threat mitigation and anti-terrorism.

“There have been several incidents in previous months,” Varlese told WND, “that serve to highlight the continued national security threat presented by this administration’s encouraged flood of illegal aliens over the last three and a half years.”

The number of people entering the U.S. illegally is concerning beyond explanation, said Varlese. “At least 8 million illegal aliens from over 100 countries have crossed the southern border in the last three-and-a-half years,” he noted, adding that “almost all have been released and even transported to 48 states by the DHS or various non-governmental organizations.”

What about security vetting?

“Almost none have been properly vetted,” Varlese told WND, including many thousands of individuals from “hostile or terror haven countries” like Afghanistan, Venezuela, Syria and China. He also pointed out, chillingly, that, “Most of the illegals that have flooded the southern border since … Biden undid all of President Trump’s border policies are military-age males.”

Although “most are likely here for economic reasons,” he said, “there are undoubtedly a significant number of bad actors that have been given a free pass to create sleeper cells in almost every American urban area.”

Example: “Because there are tens of thousands of Chinese nationals, hundreds on the terror watch list, and millions of unvetted individuals scattered across the country,” warns Varlese, “it is not a question of if something bad will happen, but when.” …

He pointed to a brand-new threat with great terror potential: “This threat will only be exacerbated if [Biden] allows unrestricted access to so-called Palestinian refugees, who, let us not forget, celebrated the wanton murder of innocents on Sept. 11, 2001 and Oct. 7, 2023.”

Apart from the Islamist threat, Varlese told WND that the Chinese communist regime poses a nearly equal threat. https://www.wnd.com/2024/07/sleeper-cells-almost-every-american-urban-area/

Most in Haiti need help.

Let me add that Haiti government policies sometimes make it difficult to get food and other aid into the country as Haiti imposes taxes on various relief supplies.

Many in Haiti want to leave.

Yet, there are concerns that the crises in Haiti may lead to more gang members coming into the USA and becoming a major terrorist threat:

The risk to the United States is extreme if some gangs from Haiti start infiltrating the U.S., said retired Brig. Gen. Blaine Holt.

“Honestly, Haiti is a product — quite bluntly stated — of the U.S. State Department over many decades of mismanagement, lack of leadership, outright corruption, if you look at some of the NGOs [nongovernmental organizations] like the Clinton Foundation,” Holt said Friday during an appearance on Newsmax’s “The Chris Salcedo Show.”

“And so now we’re all shocked that while we focus our attention on foreign wars that Haiti has fallen apart in our own backyard, next to a southern border that’s wide open.”  …

“This is a separate brand of gangster because these folks are cannibals,” Holt said. “And they just opened up the two prisons that are sitting there in Haiti and said, ‘There’s the boats; go to America.’ And now our own government, the Coast Guard is reporting that they have orders to allow them to have permissible access to the United States, which would be Florida. …

“We’re going to have another standoff. And if these people make it to the United States, we’ve just elevated the level of clear and present danger to our people.” https://www.newsmax.com/politics/haiti-gangs-holt/2024/03/15/id/1157483/

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation is concerned about terrorists coming into the USA with fake identification documents:

FBI warns of suspected terrorists infiltrating U.S. with fake IDs via southern border

March 15, 2024

FBI Director Christopher Wray, in a recent hearing with the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, highlighted concerns regarding the escalation in potential threats against the U.S. Intelligence officials have observed a troubling trend: known or suspected terrorists exploiting the southern border by utilizing fake identification. …

Former Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Victor Avila has drawn attention to the concerning tactic of individuals infiltrating migrant groups, disguising their identities by assuming different nationalities and presenting fraudulent documents upon entry. This tactic poses significant challenges to border security and raises concerns about potential national security risks

“They’re infiltrating us within these groups that are turning themselves in because a lot of them have been in Mexico for a while. They learned to speak Spanish. They shaved their beards. They look like possibly a Mexican national, a Central American, and they have fake documents,” former Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Victor Avila stated.

“So, they present these fake documents and enter with a different nationality. It just gives me chills to think of the national security implications that we’re facing and that we possibly will face in the near future,” continued Avila. https://lawenforcementtoday.com/fbi-warns-of-suspected-terrorists-infiltrating-u-s-with-fake-ids-via-southern-border

Yes, many potential terrorists have come into the USA. Some legally, some illegally.

While the number of potential foreign terrorists in the USA can be debated, as far as aliens and the lands of end time descendants of Israel go (which includes the USA and Canada; see also Lost Tribes and Prophecies: What will happen to Australia, the British Isles, Canada, Europe, New Zealand and the United States of America?), the Bible warns:

43 “The alien who is among you shall rise higher and higher above you, and you shall come down lower and lower. 44 He shall lend to you, but you shall not lend to him; he shall be the head, and you shall be the tail.

45 “Moreover all these curses shall come upon you and pursue and overtake you, until you are destroyed, because you did not obey the voice of the Lord your God, to keep His commandments and His statutes which He commanded you. 46 And they shall be upon you for a sign and a wonder, and on your descendants forever.

47 “Because you did not serve the Lord your God with joy and gladness of heart, for the abundance of everything, 48 therefore you shall serve your enemies, whom the Lord will send against you, in hunger, in thirst, in nakedness, and in need of everything; and He will put a yoke of iron on your neck until He has destroyed you. 49 The Lord will bring a nation against you from afar, from the end of the earth, as swift as the eagle flies, a nation whose language you will not understand, 50 a nation of fierce countenance, which does not respect the elderly nor show favor to the young. 51 And they shall eat the increase of your livestock and the produce of your land, until you are destroyed; they shall not leave you grain or new wine or oil, or the increase of your cattle or the offspring of your flocks, until they have destroyed you.  (Deuteronomy 28:43-51)

Because of current and expected future ties to the USA, Canada is expected to suffer basically  the same fate as the USA–it will be taken over and its lands will be divided, as that is what the Bible shows will happen to the USA in Daniel 11:39.

The following prophecies in the Book of Isaiah are related to the USA and its Anglo-Saxon descended allies such as the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand:

8 The Lord sent a word against Jacob, And it has fallen on Israel. 9 All the people will know — Ephraim and the inhabitant of Samaria — … 11 Therefore the Lord shall set up The adversaries of Rezin against him, And spur his enemies on, 12 The Syrians before and the Philistines behind; And they shall devour Israel with an open mouth. (Isaiah 9:8-9, 11-12)

Syrian and Palestinian refugees are a potential problem. The Bible clearly is prophesying problems from some Syrians and some Palestinians. And this would be expected to include terrorism.

Notice some biblical prophecies:

5 They have corrupted themselves; They are not His children, Because of their blemish: A perverse and crooked generation. … 25 The sword shall destroy outside; There shall be terror within (Deuteronomy 32:5,25)

12 “Cry and wail, son of man; For it will be against My people, Against all the princes of Israel. Terrors including the sword will be against My people; Therefore strike your thigh. (Ezekiel 21:12)

25 Because you disdained all my counsel, And would have none of my rebuke, 26 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your terror comes, 27 When your terror comes like a storm, And your destruction comes like a whirlwind, When distress and anguish come upon you. (Proverbs 1:25-27)

5 Also they are afraid of height, And of terrors in the way (Ecclesiastes 12:5).

6 You have forsaken Me,” says the Lord, “You have gone backward. Therefore I will stretch out My hand against you and destroy you; I am weary of relenting! 7 And I will winnow them with a winnowing fan in the gates of the land; I will bereave them of children; I will destroy My people, Since they do not return from their ways. 8 Their widows will be increased to Me more than the sand of the seas; I will bring against them, Against the mother of the young men, A plunderer at noonday; I will cause anguish and terror to fall on them suddenly. (Jeremiah 15:6-8)

Many political, media, and other leaders refuse to believe the Bible, but that those of us who believe the Bible realize that terrorism is prophesied.

While most migrants are not terrorists, some are dangerous and will be dangerous to the USA and Canada.

Related to recent USA attacks and the potential for terrorism, the Continuing Church of God (CCOG) put together the following video on our Bible News Prophecy YouTube channel:

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USA Attacks! Terror will come!

On February 2, 2024, the USA launched a massive attack against what it claimed were Iranian-back militias in retaliation for strikes against USA troops and other interests. Iraq and Iran condemned these attacks. Is this the start of World War Three? Who will be the protagonist for WWIII? What about a larger regional conflict in the Middle East? Does Iran have any theological reasons for attempting to cause chaos in the region? Could Iran damage the USA militarily through dirty bombs, electromagnetic pulse weapons, biological agents, and/or chemical weapons? If the USA were to have a direct war with Iran that it loses, could the USA be subjected to increased terrorism according to biblical prophecies? Dr. Thiel and Steve Dupuie address these matters.

Here is a link to our video: USA Attacks! Terror will come!

And, yes, there are also terrorist threats from many foreigners that are legally in the USA (watch also our video: Afghanis: Potential terrorists?).

Psalm 83 also looks to be a prophecy related to terrorism, but mainly from the Middle East and North Africa. Related to that we made a sermon video:

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Terrorism, Iran, and Fatima

Does the Bible warn about terrorism, whereas the Quran encourages it? What are Psalm 83 and Isaiah 9 telling us? Will the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom be hit by more terrorism? Are there prophecies showing great damage coming to part of Jerusalem as well as the tiny nation called Israel by a confederation of Iran, Syria, Hezbollah, and Palestinians? Do Muslims revere Mary? Did Muslims have prayer beads before Roman Catholics had rosaries? Who was Fatima? What about the tie to the apparition that appeared to three shepherd children in 1917 in Fatima, Portugal? Might ‘Mary’ be used as an ecumenical and interfaith tool? What did the late Roman Catholic Archbishop Fulton Sheen advocate? Does Islamic prophecy warn about a female apparition? Could “the Lady” that appeared in 1917 have been Jesus’ mother Mary or Muhammad’s daughter Fatima? Does the pilgrim statue at Fatima resemble what appeared? Did all the accounts from those that saw the apparition assert that the “Lady” wore a short skirt? Would Mary or Fatima possibly dressed that way in 1917 Portugal? Did Lucia and some of the Roman Catholic clergy suspect that what appeared in 1917 was from the devil? Might Muslims temporarily accept a changed ‘Roman Catholic’ faith after some undeniable apparition? Dr. Thiel covers that and more.

Here is a link to the sermon: Terrorism, Iran, and Fatima.

Since the Bible warns that, “There shall be terror within” (Deuteronomy 32:25), yes, potentially having millions of terrorists within the borders of the USA (and Canada) is dangerous.

Expect more terrorism to come.

Terrorism will not truly be stopped until Jesus returns and establishes the millennial kingdom of God. Pray for it (Matthew 6:10).

Related Items:

Why Terrorism? Is Terrorism Prophesied? What does the Bible teach? Which nations may be affected? Here is a link to a related sermon: Terrorism, Christianity, and Islam.

Lost Tribes and Prophecies: What will happen to Australia, the British Isles, Canada, Europe, New Zealand and the United States of America? Where did those people come from? Can you totally rely on DNA? Do you really know what will happen to Europe and the English-speaking peoples? What about the peoples of Africa, Asia, South America, and the islands? This free online book provides scriptural, scientific, historical references, and commentary to address those matters. Here are links to related sermons: Lost tribes, the Bible, and DNA; Lost tribes, prophecies, and identifications; 11 Tribes, 144,000, and Multitudes; Israel, Jeremiah, Tea Tephi, and British Royalty; Gentile European Beast; Royal Succession, Samaria, and Prophecies; Asia, Islands, Latin America, Africa, and Armageddon;  When Will the End of the Age Come?;  Rise of the Prophesied King of the North; Christian Persecution from the Beast; WWIII and the Coming New World Order; and Woes, WWIV, and the Good News of the Kingdom of God.

Islamic and Biblical Prophecies for the 21st Century This is a free online book which helps show where biblical and Islamic prophecies converge and diverge. Here are links to related sermons: Seeing Christianity Through Islamic Eyes, Imam Mahdi, women, and prophecy, and Terrorism, Iran, and Fatima, Dajjal, Antichrist, Gold, & Mark of the Beast?, and Jesus and God’s Plan for Muslims.

Could God Have a 6,000 Year Plan? What Year Does the 6,000 Years End? Was a 6000 year time allowed for humans to rule followed by a literal thousand year reign of Christ on Earth taught by the early Christians? Does God have 7,000 year plan? What year may the six thousand years of human rule end? When will Jesus return? 2031 or 2025 or? There is also a video titled: When Does the 6000 Years End? 2031? 2035? Here is a link to the article in Spanish: ¿Tiene Dios un plan de 6,000 años?

Might the U.S.A. Be Gone in 2028? Could the USA be gone by the end of 2028 or earlier? There is a tradition attributed to the Hebrew prophet Elijah that humanity had 6,000 years to live before being replaced by God’s Kingdom. There are scriptures, writings in the Talmud, early Christian teachings that support this. Also, even certain Hindu writings support it. Here is a link to a related video: Is the USA prophesied to be destroyed by 2028? In Spanish: Seran los Estados Unidos Destruidos en el 2028?

When Will the Great Tribulation Begin? 2024, 2025, or 2026? Can the Great Tribulation begin today? What happens before the Great Tribulation in the “beginning of sorrows”? What happens in the Great Tribulation and the Day of the Lord? Is this the time of the Gentiles? When is the earliest that the Great Tribulation can begin? What is the Day of the Lord? Who are the 144,000? Here is a version of the article in the Spanish language: ¿Puede la Gran Tribulación comenzar en el 2020 o 2021? ¿Es el Tiempo de los Gentiles? A related video is: Great Tribulation: 2026 or 2027? A shorter video is: Tribulation in 2024? Here is a video in the Spanish language: Es El 2021 el año  de La Gran Tribulación o el Grande Reseteo Financiero.

The Gospel of the Kingdom of God This free online pdf booklet has answers many questions people have about the Gospel of the Kingdom of God and explains why it is the solution to the issues the world is facing. It is available inover 1,000 languages at ccog.org. Here are links to four kingdom-related sermons:  The Fantastic Gospel of the Kingdom of God!, The World’s False Gospel, The Gospel of the Kingdom: From the New and Old Testaments, and The Kingdom of God is the Solution.

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Die Daily * Crucified With Christ Graphic 18 Visit https://www.billkochman.com/Graphics-Library/ to see more. "Crucified With Christ" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse298.html Article: "Are You Crucified With Christ?": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/crucify1.html "Daily Serve the Lord" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse299.html Article: "Parable of the Sower: Salvation and Service": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/parsowr1.html Article: "Sluggards and Sloths": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/Sluggards-Sloths-Faithful-1.html Article: "Are You Redeeming the Time?": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/redeem-1.html Article: "So You Really Think You Are So Humble?": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/humble-1.html Article: "Selfishness: A Prophesied Sign of Our Times?": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/selfish1.html" "Christian Servant's Attitude" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse012.html "Old Man Versus New Man" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse165.html "Be Humble Before the Lord" KJV Bible Verse List: "https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse297.html https://www.billkochman.com/Blog/index.php/die-daily-crucified-with-christ-graphic-18/?feed_id=148381&Die%20Daily%20%2A%20Crucified%20With%20Christ%20Graphic%2018

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In another sign of how the pay TV marketplace is evolving, Up Entertainment is expanding its streaming offering by bundling in outlets that fit with the company’s faith and family-oriented entertainment theme.

Gospel legend Bill Gaither has teamed with Up to bring his GaitherTV+ package of gospel music and specials to the Up Faith and Family streaming platform as of next month. Also joining the Up Faith and Family bundle later this year, during the third quarter, is Minno, the indie streamer focused on content for kids that draws on the Bible and other spiritual themes.

Up Faith and Family has been available as an indie streamer since 2013, starting out with its G Movies service and rebranding to Up Faith and Family in 2018. The service has about 1.4 million subscribers at present. Charley Humbard, founder and CEO of Atlanta-based Up Entertainment, sees the expansion as a natural fit for Up Entertainment as well as consumers. He has a five-year target of reaching as many as 15 million-20 million subscribers with the broader offering that has something for older audiences as well as the youngest members of the household.

“The nice thing is we’ve been able to diversify our business,” Humbard told Variety. “We started early enough and we’ve had time to figure out a lot about the market for subscription streaming before there was real pressure. We started growing in 2018 at a rapid rate.”

Up Entertainment CEO Charley Humbard

The flagship Up Entertainment cable channel still reaches nearly 50 million cable households by traditional linear distribution. Up’s companion network Aspire still has linear distribution of around 40 million households. Those channels provide steady cash flow that has allowed Up Entertainment to grow. Humbard is well aware that those linear distribution numbers will shrink over the long-term given the impact of cord-cutting. Like larger studio rivals, Up Entertainment’s push to bundle multiple channels into its offering is a means of driving more engagement with subscribers and reducing churn.

Up Entertainment remains privately held. Producer Larry Levinson is one of Humbard’s partners in the venture.

“We’re happy to be 20 years in business. It’s tough out there for an independent,” Humbard said. “We’ve gone through so much. It’s like we were selling wagons and then all of a sudden it’s 1910 and there are cars going by on the road. We got into the streaming business without completely losing our wagon business.”

With the GaitherTV+ and Minno pacts, Humbard is eager to see how Up’s target audience responds to a diversified offering. Up’s research has found that there are about 60 million consumers in the U.S. who identify as “seeking uplifting programming services that align with their values.” That gives Up plenty of runway.

“We’re like Netflix without all the dark stuff,” Humbard joked. “We have documentaries, dramas, comedies, kids shows — everything Netflix has and it’s all uplifting.”

Gaither’s library of musical series and specials will be catnip to the Up audience, Humbard predicted.

“We had no idea when we began recording videos where mass media and communication would one day be,” said Gaither.  “It is exciting to see our decades of performances and songs become available to folks far and wide through the work that Up Entertainment is doing. Their emphasis on uplifting, family-friendly entertainment compliments our mission to offer daily encouragement and eternal hope through Gospel music.”

Minno, based in Nashville, launched in 2018 with largely animated content.

“Our mission has always been to support families’ spiritual journey by providing engaging, imaginative content that sparks curiosity about God and the Bible,” said Erick Goss, Minno CEO and co-founder. “Joining this bundle allows us to reach even more families, offering them a safe, enriching viewing experience that aligns with Up Entertainment’s commitment to uplifting, family-friendly programming.”

Up Faith and Family will remain advertising-free. The monthly price for the bundle will be $9.99, or $99 a year, compared to $5.99 for the Up package at present. Up, GaitherTV+ and Minno will also remain available for a la carte purchases.

“While other streamers are raising prices and inserting ads, we’re thrilled to be able to partner with trusted brands like Gaither Music and Minno to provide quality, uplifting entertainment ad-free for an affordable price,” said Philip Manwaring, Up Entertainment’s head of streaming.

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Christian Art (LO1)

sacred art and imagery which uses religious inspiration and themes

common subjects include people from christianity (particularly Jesus Christ), stories from the bible and shapes, symbols and colours that have particular religious meaning

Important in Christianity, however figurative representations are not forbidden like in other religions such as Islam and Judaism so there is a wider use of artwork

Often used in churches and cathedrals

History

Many people in the past were not taught to read, so Christian art was used to explain the Bible

Art was also created as an act of worship, as Christian art was often intricate and detailed, the creation of something beautiful was considered a way to show how much God is worth

Christian symbols such as the fish were popular as they could be used as a code to protect believers during times when faith was illegal

Some Christians used to think that lavish art was a distraction from prayer, however today there is a rich tradition of christian art which is seen as a way to worship God

Common Motifs

Cross - the cross is one of the most recognisable christian symbols, representing the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ

Christ Pantocrator - Representation of Jesus Christ portraying him as the 'ruler of all'. Typically shown with a serious expression with one hand raised in blessing and the other holding a book (symbolises his role as judge and teacher)

Angels - celestial beings that are believed to serve as messangers and guardians

sacred heart of jesus christ - devotional symbol representing jesus christ's divine love for humanity

Christian art definitely uses less pattern and abstract forms and more realistic figures. I want to extract common themes and create simple motifs from the shapes to create a tessellated pattern to form an interesting system, translating Christian art into Islamic geometrical patterns.

Borges, J. (2019). Pantocrator: The Most Important Icon. [online] Cappadocia History. Available at: https://www.cappadociahistory.com/post/pantocrator-the-most-important-icon [Accessed 3 Feb. 2024].

Dean and Chapter of Westminster (2022). An Introduction to Christian Art. [online] Available at: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/teaching-resources/an-introduction-to-christian-art [Accessed 3 Feb. 2024].

Ngo, R. (2018). Early Christian Art Symbols Endure after Iconoclast Attack. [online] Biblical Archaeology Society. Available at: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-topics/post-biblical-period/early-christian-art-symbols-endure-after-iconoclast-attack/ [Accessed 3 Feb. 2024].

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The Sandwich Way of Reading the Bible Daily

A Bible Reading Plan Proposed by Duke Jeyaraj Since the Bible has 1189 chapters in total (approx 1200 chapters) you will have to read approximately 6 chapters a day to complete all of it in just 240 days (8 MONTHS). This year, STARTING MAY 1, 2018, we will read through all of the Bible, a little differently. We will read from different sections of the Bible, each day – Sandwich Scripture…

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My Story in gist

Finding God again this time really is a different way of me looking at life again

rth time in Trials and tribulations with God, added to this my daughter is not with me which makes me grieve even more as I do daily which is why I write , bible study and draw as well. Along with research as well. Makes it crazy because this go around is more milk, women's vitamins next shopping trip, yougurt, and also different juices and other health methods of eating because I am going to go vegan best way possible along with tryin to maintain this mind set because next is keeping my mouth shut and really watch what I carry meaning word vomit. Living life in silence is easy but God adding a possible baby to my life of a picture kind of hurts in a sense because, I really don't know how this is going to go in life but main goal is being healthy, taking things slow. Add healthy exercising along with not falling into a depressive state because now I can take the wisdom I had from back in them days because in reality I am letting go alot right now if this is truth me having another baby my first child is my truth this one is my hope. Being really honest as well speaking this change is going to be a hard one but it will be worth it for my health and the baby. Just don't want to make the same mistakes as before . Because reality I had to chose my daughter over her father , thankfully her Aunt has her but I know She may not allow a relationship with my child because of her personal feelings from me having her brother arrested in April of 2018 because of what had happened. The way my mind views the world is very more different than the rest as life goes on and I rebuild my life in the ways I do. Never knew my daughter's father was going to play switcha round for fool in this love game now he can be marked as a spade.

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Second Draft 20 Elements Description

Canon Camera

The Canon 750D is a DSLR camera made by Canon, a famous Japanese company, released in February 2015. My parents bought it for me in 2018 for my photography class. It was a great budget to mid-range camera. It's important for my photography hobby, letting me capture and share moments. It's a reminder of my creativity and adventures, used in many places. It has enhanced my storytelling skills through creative digital tools.

Bible

This Bible, a black leather New International Version, was given to me by my parents after a Life Church conference in Auckland in 2017. It's essential for my faith and deepening my relationship with God in my Christian beliefs. It has accompanied me on mission trips, offering comfort and encouragement in daily life. It guides my values and understanding of God, strengthening my faith and teaching me about His characteristics. I also use it as a source of inspiration for design projects in my current church through bible verses.

Cross

The cross symbol's origin lies in Christianity, representing Jesus' sacrifice for our sins and his resurrection. As a Christian, my faith is rooted in this belief, influenced by my parents who are also Christians. The cross is a powerful symbol of love and salvation, frequently used in design to depict the free gift of life and a relationship with God.

AirPods

The AirPods, wireless earbuds by Apple, recently released the 2nd generation Pro series with improved sound and noise cancellation. I got them this year, upgrading from my 1st generation AirPod Pros. These earbuds are important for my music passion, aiding creativity in design and enhancing focus while reducing distractions.

Macbook

Apple's M1 MacBook, launched in November 2020, introduced Apple's Silicon Chip, enhancing overall performance. My parents gave it to me as a graduation gift, primarily for my design degree at university. This laptop is vital for my design work, serving as the main tool for creating designs, gathering information, and developing my creative skills through various tools and techniques.

Piano

The piano, invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori in the mid-1600s, produces sound when its keys are pressed. This Kawai instrument was purchased by my parents in 2016 when my brother was learning to play. I use it occasionally to play worship songs for relaxation and enjoyment. It holds significance because my mother used to play piano in church, and I aim to share my musical gift for worship. The piano's versatility in different settings and genres parallels my desire for my designs to adapt to diverse environments and be inclusive.

Wall Art

The wall art in my room features Bible verses and prayers, reflecting my Christian identity. Passed down by my family, these pieces remain relevant. They not only decorate my room but also serve as reminders of my intimate walk with God. Hanging them on my bedroom wall symbolizes my welcoming of God into my sleeping space, offering comfort and daily peace. Each wall art piece is creatively crafted, telling its unique story. Just as these artworks convey my intentions, I want my designs to tell stories and help viewers understand the meaning behind each piece.

Coffee

Coffee is my preferred source of energy when I need to focus and complete tasks, even staying up late for work. Its aesthetically pleasing packaging and design inspire my own design work. Coffee aids in reflection and relaxation during stressful moments, while also boosting creativity and igniting my thinking process.

School YearBooks

I treasure school yearbooks as they hold memories of each passing year, showcasing achievements and photos from that time. Yearbooks feature diverse themes and unique styles, effectively narrating a story through visuals. I aim for my designs to similarly create a memorable and appreciated history.

Flight Tickets

Aviation holds a vital part in my life. Being an aviation enthusiast, I collect flight tickets from my travels around the world, including airlines like Turkish Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Singapore Airlines. I'm intrigued by the varied ticket designs reflecting each airline's branding, including colour schemes and content. This inspires me, as a creative, to maintain a consistent design system across various collaterals, even in the smallest details like an airline ticket.

FindGod Stickers

FindGod Clothing stickers are merchandise from an online Christian apparel shop, FindGod Clothing, dedicated to spreading the gospel of Jesus in New Zealand through clothing. I received these stickers with my clothing purchases, and I'm constantly inspired by their slogans and Bible verses. Each sticker employs a distinct color palette and typography to convey its message effectively. These stickers highlight the importance of sharing a message or raising awareness through a portable format while enhancing communication with unique designs.

FindGod Clothing

FindGod Clothing, launched in September 2022 by two young adults from the same church, was inspired by a vision from God to boldly express their faith. I've purchased several pieces from their online store over the past year and enjoy wearing them, spreading a message of love to those I encounter. These clothes are significant as they reflect my identity in Christ and encourage me to live out my faith without fear, inspiring me to consider creating my own Christian apparel brand in the future.

Pick Jesus Necklace

I frequently wear the "Pick Jesus" necklace, purchased from a friend at my church as part of his Cambodia Mission Trip fundraiser. Its design resembles a guitar pick with the humorous "Pick Jesus" text. The accompanying Bible verse offers encouragement to both me and those around me. I appreciate its simple, minimalist design, which aligns with my own design style.

Old Receipts

I've amassed a collection of old receipts from various stores I've visited. I'm captivated by the diverse typography and the layout of content on each receipt. These receipts serve as memory triggers for past purchases, ranging from inexpensive to costly. They also aid in expanding my understanding of composition and offer a glimpse into historical design trends.

Product Design Books

I have a collection of design books gifted by a family friend when I was about to start studying design at university. Although I wasn't sure about my design path, he gave me product design books. These books continue to inspire me with material choices, patterns, abstracts, and forms. They not only influence my graphic design work but also introduce product design principles into my projects, offering a new perspective and creative insights.

Birthday Cards

I have an archival box that I store items that holds dear to me. Inside includes hand written birthday cards that I have received from friends and families. These collections of Birthday Cards has emotional connections to it and it conveys the feelings in an artistic way and humours way.

Device Packaging

I'm a tech enthusiast and avidly collect packaging and boxes from the devices I've purchased. The diverse packaging designs from different companies, like Apple's clean simplicity or Oral B's busyness, fascinate me. I appreciate the various forms and sizes used to make products user-friendly and accessible. These packaging designs inspire me to think creatively and prioritize the user experience in my UI and UX design work.

Seashells

I'm an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys visiting the beach to collect unique and beautiful seashells. I'm captivated by the distinctive shapes and patterns of each shell. Many of these shells were gathered at Mairangi Bay Beach a few years ago. They serve as decorative elements, shaping the overall ambiance and aesthetic of my room. They also inspire my creativity by showcasing how natural elements can establish the atmosphere and style I'm aiming for.

Button Phone

The white Samsung button phone, released in 2012, features a tactile number pad and a small non-touch LCD display. I received it during a mission trip to Turkey, where personal smartphones weren't allowed. I appreciated the satisfying clicks and responses of the number and navigation buttons. Its compact form factor included essential tools. This object encourages me to reflect on and appreciate nostalgic designs of the past, inspiring me as a designer to create unique and different approaches to modern designs with a focus on tactile and intuitive user experiences.

Music Sheets

Music sheets accompanies the instrument and the musician to play a music piece. Music sheets are significant to me as it helps to learn and play Worship songs at church or at home during my own time. It's a supportive item to help what I needed to achieve. It helps me to get the tempo and rhythm correctly as the song intended to be. It helps me as a creative to have a systematic approach and finding tools to help and support me with my overall design idea.

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Breaking Ground

by Amy Catania

Not long ago, buildings were made to last. With care and a little luck, places were passed down to the next generation. And so it wasn’t uncommon to celebrate the birth of a new building.

During the booming years of Saranac Lake’s TB economy, cure cottages sprouted up all around town, and impressive commercial buildings went up at an astonishing rate downtown. New buildings were commemorated with special ceremonies and etched cornerstones, like the Masonic Temple on Broadway.

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise diligently covered groundbreaking ceremonies, printing photos of local citizens, grinning with shovels. Famous people were invited to make the occasion extra special. Remarkably, in 1890, the President of the United States, Benjamin Harrison, attended the groundbreaking of the first Saranac Lake High School. In the summer of 1921, theatrical star Olga Petrova turned the first shovel of earth for a housing project on Lake Street. Saranac Lake’s elementary school now bears her name.

Trudeau Institute opened in 1964 with a formal dedication event. A photo of handsome young Dr. Frank Trudeau, grinning while he ceremoniously opens the front door for the first time, is a lasting reminder of the importance of this new institution in the community.

Groundbreaking ceremonies tend to be held for public buildings; people commemorate homes in more personal ways. In 2003, Howard Riley interviewed Olive Lascore Gardiner, who lived at 56 Riverside Drive (now 135 Kiwassa). Olive’s father was a carpenter, and he carefully built the house for his family of six daughters. Olive remembered the night the house was completed in the winter of 1923. She and her mother walked across the ice on Lake Flower to the new house, carrying a Bible and a freshly baked loaf of bread. Olive’s mother placed the items in the attic rafters and said, “This house will never be without faith or bread.” Olive Gardiner lived in the house her whole life, and she died one year after telling Howard her story.

Down the street from Olive Gardiner is Christy Fontana’s house at 164 Kiwassa (now 3 Kiwassa). A while back, Christy brought us a dime-sized medallion she had found tucked in the foundation of her home. The medallion shows a tiny Star of David over an image of a Torah. Today, we save it in our collection, a symbol of a family’s faith and hope for a happy life in their new home.

Many buildings don’t have a history of their beginning. Either the story has been lost over the years, or like the last sibling in a large family whose photo doesn’t appear in the family album, life was too busy to stop and recognize the occasion.

In 1893, Dr. Trudeau lost his home and makeshift laboratory to fire. A new house and laboratory went up quickly the following year. As a young doctor struggling with his own case of tuberculosis, in a remote place and a difficult climate, there was no time for a ceremony for either the new home or the laboratory. Trudeau moved right in and got to work.

For 125 years, Trudeau's home on the corner of Church and Main was a busy place. Three generations of doctors Trudeau practiced medicine there. For a while, Garry Trudeau’s grandmother lived upstairs. Dozens of beloved doctors and nurses cared for countless patients. When HSL bought the building from Medical Associates in 2018, Dr. Tony Waickman was still doing house calls with his old fashioned medical bag.

Today, the Trudeau Building stands as a rather forlorn vinyl-clad version of its former self. But it was made to last. We are fixing it up to hand down to the next generation as a museum that preserves Olive Gardiner’s story, Christy Fontana’s Star of David, and so much more. This time, it’s getting a groundbreaking. We hope to see you there on August 1.

All best,

Amy Catania

Executive Director

JOIN US AUGUST 1!

3:00-4:00 OPEN HOUSE - This is your last chance to get a "before" view of the future expanded museum. Everyone is invited to drop in and take a look! Some sneak preview photos of the future planned exhibits will be posted throughout.

4:00-4:30 GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY - All community members are invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Trudeau Building Museum Expansion project! ​Join us for a group photo taken in front of the building!

4:30 -- CELEBRATE IN THE HOTEL SARANAC GREAT HALL - Come celebrate with us in the beautiful Hotel Saranac. In honor of the building that will soon be red again and once was called "Big Red," there will be a special drink featured at the cash bar... the "Big Red!" Anyone attending the celebration at the Hotel is welcome to park in the Hotel lot.

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Man murdered his pregnant boyfriend then killed himself

A 26-year-old man in Florida allegedly shot and killed his eight-months-pregnant boyfriend, killing the unborn child as well, and then shot and killed himself, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said. Then, anti-LGBTQ+ activist Chaya Raichik, who goes by “LibsofTikTok” on Twitter, mocked the victim. --- Related Stories Suspect charged with murder in drugging & robbery of NYC gay man Two other men have been arrested in connection with the string of crimes. --- Riley John Groover of Winter Haven, Florida shot his boyfriend Camdyn Rider, 21, multiple times just after 7 p.m. on Friday evening outside of his neighborhood. Police said several neighbors witnessed the shooting. Get the Daily Brief The news you care about, reported on by the people who care about you. “When the suspect became enraged, family members and neighbors did everything they could to help [Rider] get away from him,” said Sheriff Grady Judd. “Please keep this family in your prayers.” Rider was taken to a hospital, but medical professionals were unable to save the unborn child. Groover and Rider were engaged and loved each other, according to Groover’s mother, who said that the two lived with her and had a “volatile relationship.” She said that her son took her gun, which she had in the house for protection, and used it in the murder-suicide. Law & Crime confirmed the victim’s identity as a transgender man after local media misgendered him. Newsweek reported that the victim’s Facebook had photos and videos of the couple, including a post about a gender reveal where he said that they were expecting a boy. He said that he was excited to marry Groover and they planned to name their baby Oliver John Lee. “It’s crazy to imagine that I’m now gonna be a father, especially to a little boy,” the victim posted on June 19. “But man I’m so excited and couldn’t be happier, I couldn’t be happier to be doing it with you Riley Groover. Thank you for loving me, and thank you for this baby boy!! Oliver John Lee will be loved by many! I can’t wait for this journey with you my love. And I can’t wait to meet our oli bear.” On Twitter, Raichik mocked the murder victim. Some of Raichik’s followers responded with laughing emojis and others posted Bible memes. It's not enough to mock trans people, Chaya had to mock a trans man after he's been murdered. She's a soulless bastard. pic.twitter.com/XkFZU5cr9r— Alejandra Caraballo (@Esqueer_) July 24, 2023 Deputies said that Groover had a history of violence but that prior domestic violence incidents involving Rider had not been reported to authorities. His criminal record includes a 2014 incident where he admitted to firing a BB gun through the window of someone’s home. He then kicked a uniformed officer in the leg when he was being arrested. In a 2016 incident, he broke a bottle and used a hatchet to break several doors in his mother’s house. In a 2018 incident, his mother called police after he got aggressive in an argument with his sister. He drove off and then came back and drove onto the front lawn while the sister was on the front porch, making her afraid he was going to run her over. He then pulled a knife on her and chased her with it and stabbed her. Prosecutors later dropped charges in that case when the sister signed a waiver saying she wanted Groover to get treatment for his autism and to take his medications. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. The Trans Lifeline (1-877-565-8860) is staffed by trans people and will not contact law enforcement. The Trevor Project provides a safe, judgement-free place to talk for youth via chat, text (678-678), or phone (1-866-488-7386). Help is available at all three resources in English and Spanish. http://dlvr.it/Ssg4MC

[duchessanon]

Taylor Meg shippers💀 You're inviting Taylor's unhinged fandom to your blog, bb!

That Aquazzura Twitter war started by Megri fans was insane lol Those shoes have been seen on A-listers and influencers long before Megri came in the picture. Are Anne Hathaway, ScarJo, Nicole Kidman, SJP and all the former Victoria's Secret Angels also bullying her?😆

Are you adding these to the fandom bible? lol

Lmao did I ever mention the time I made a Taylor fandom equivalent of this blog for like 3 days but deleted bc swifties have ZERO sense of humour. I immediately got anons crying about me taking the piss out of Joe alwyn. Royal fandom superiority!

And u KNOW an enemies to lovers fan fic about the Queen of Genovia bullying meg, then them falling in love is needed! Someone make an edit of them staring lovingly at each other.

I stopped updating the bible in 2018 bc the drama was daily!

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The Risks Of Texting While Driving

By Elliona Bannerman, North Carolina Central University, Class of 2022

January 16, 2023

Driving is a privilege that individuals receive once they reach a certain age, and they are able to drive to school, work, etcetera, but with driving there becomes this risk to follow an illegal trend known as texting while driving. This trend can be in relation to peer pressure, where an individual sees others doing the same and wants to see how they feel doing the same thing. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving is one of the major reasons why motor vehicle accidents take place [1].

The ages of 18-24 are shown to be more prevalent in cases of texting while driving due to telephones being a major form of communication among individuals during that age, which can possibly lead to increased usage of telephone daily [2]. Some of the reasons that this age bracket is more prone to texting while driving are perceived social norms that relate to peer pressure [2]. The perceived social norms that influence cases of texting while driving are social media, and how social media has become an increasingly motivated tool to encourage certain societal norms and behavior. An example of this can be an 18 year-old always seeing their peers driving while they are using their phone, so when they are behind a vehicle they may use their phone also, so they can test or see how it feels as to whether they will continue the risky behavior.

Research has shown that 96% believe texting while driving does put them at risk to seriously injure their safety as it relates to driving, but only 39 % admit to having at least read a text while they were driving [2]. These statistics show that individuals are aware of the risk that is associated with texting while driving, however there are still incidents where they may glance or check their phone. According to NHTSA, drivers tend to engage in tasks that can cause them to be distracted from driving and increase their chances of being involved in a car accident [3]. Some of these can include reaching for an object or phone, eating, talking to a passenger, and so forth that puts them at a greater risk of being involved in a serious accident.

In the state of North Carolina, distracted driving accidents have resulted in 1,650 deaths during the year of 2022 and over 105,300 resulting in injuries [4]. Due to this alarming rate of distracted driving crashes, lawmakers in North Carolina created and passed a “Hands-Free NC Act” but updated the bill in 2021 that makes it unlawful for an individual to use a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle on a highway, public street, or public vehicular area [5]. According to this new legislative act, a driver can potentially be stopped for holding a phone and can be subject to a $100 fine for the first offense [6].

This act has yet to show whether there has been an increase or decrease of cases that involve texting while driving, but it does raise more awareness of the problem that is associated with individuals who may engage in texting and driving that may be due to influences like peer pressure. This act also shows the awareness that lawmakers have taken to spread the dangers of texting while driving and if persons are convicted that can have serious consequences.

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[1] Leicht, A. (2023, January 3). Texting and driving statistics, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/advisor/car-insurance/texting-driving-statistics/

[2] Bible, J., Hayne, D., Liu, D., Morton, S.B., & Trivedi, N. (2018, September 1). Cell phone use while driving: Prospective association with emerging adult use. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/advisor/car-insurance/texting-driving-statistics/

[3] NHTSA. (2017, May). Investigation and prosecution of distracted driving cases. Retrieved from https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/812407-distracteddrivingreport.pdf

[4] Kreger Brodish LLP. (2022, April 4). What is the NC hands-free law. Retrieved from https://www.kregerbrodish.com/blog/nc-hands-free-law/#:~:text=Put%20simply%2C%20the%20NC%20Hands,watching%20movies%2C%20or%20playing%20games.

[5] NC Legislation. (2021, January 28). Senate bill 20: Hands free N.C. Retrieved from https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2021/Bills/Senate/PDF/S20v1.pdf

[6] Rivera, A. (2019, February 27). North Carolina lawmakers to discuss hands-free driving law. Retrieved from https://abc11.com/hands-free-nc-cell-phone-law-laws/5159110/

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

The Believer's Daily Remembrancer

Devotional for December 16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly. - Colossians 3:16

The word which Jesus preached, or the word which His servants wrote, the whole word of God, is the word of Jesus.

Believer, look at your Bible as containing the word of your best Friend, loving Saviour, and final Judge. Let it find a home in your memories, affections, and hearts. Let it keep house - ruling, feeding, and directing your souls.

Let it dwell in you plentifully, and know how to apply the different portions to different persons, and different cases. Let it dwell in you richly, that you may have that to plead in prayer which God will notice, approve, and accept; to form, guide, and preserve your judgments; to curb, bound, and regulate your desires; to raise, confirm, and direct your expectations : to silence, enlighten, and purify conscience : to enable you to resist and overcome Satan : that you may be able to reprove sin, and speak a word in season to the weary.

Let the word of Christ have the best room in your souls : let it be your daily meditation, food, and directory. "LET THE WORD OF CHRIST DWELL IN YOU RICHLY IN ALL WISDOM."

Still let Thy wisdom be my guide, Nor take Thy light from me away; Still with me let Thy grace abide, That I from Thee may never stray : Let Thy word richly in me dwell, Inspiring me to do Thy will.

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