IT TAKES SOMEONE SPECIAL; Quartzsite-AZ

I've only opened my life to 2 men: Bob and Holland ~ each fitting my life completely, in two totally different scenarios. I loved Bob while he walked this Earth with me for 44 years. I love Holland as equally deep - and I will walk this Earth beside him, for the rest of whatever timeframe of life Elohim grants us.

Marrying a widow is not for the weak hearted man: the new husband knows that he would not be here if the first husband were still this side of Heaven. Thankfully, Holland is a confident man when it comes to our relationship … and a thinking man when it comes to our marital relationship. He is learning that he has to do his part in bringing his 1989 Wife prophecy to fulfilment - it takes a husband to make a wife. 

25 months into our tumultuous marriage (which started off good, then got sidetracked with unknown stressors), I appreciate the effort he is put into keeping our relationship solid - he has never done this before in other relationships.

Marrying a man who has been a bachelor for decades is not for the weak hearted woman: thankfully, I am a strong woman, and can compromise with grace.

We are both learning to bend with our new experiences 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨

It takes someone special to initiate that willowy effect 💘

Buddy Guy & Joss Stone - 'Baby You Got What It Takes' song: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z46FZkyQnko)

Thank you husband, for the memories that I will always cherish; even the ones that are hard to live makes us, US 😘

LIFE IN COLOR; Quartzsite-AZ

Road work was going on, and stirring up dust, between 2 AM and 5 AM; Holland slipped under the bed coverings sometime around 3 AM … and I was up somewhere in the neighborhood of 4 AM, because I was choking on the dust creeping into Independence (the road work was mere feet from entrance into The Pit Stop, and the seepage was so strong, I could literally taste the dust). RV's, even one as nice as ours, are not air-tight: there are opportunities (like around the slide outs, even though they have a protective gap covering), that allow unwanted exterior dusts and pollens into the interior.

I drank a mug of coffee, munched on a few pieces of fried bacon (precooked, frozen, and reheated in the microwave), flicked the fireplace on (45-degrees this morning 😑), surfed the internet, enjoyed a lovely sunrise 😊 … and finished up another original kitchen towel set design, before my husband roused himself to show his handsome face 😉

Today's lovely sunrise; back end of Independence, where the sun rises~7.05 AM

Today's lovely sunrise; front end of Independence~Quartzsite-AZ 7.15 AM

MOD Ribbed Thong Half Socks was featured on a Canadian Blog Hop

MOD 'Summer Rhapsody' Knit Kitchen Towel Set; finished this morning.

I like to be surrounded by bright colors - the sunrise was very colorful; the pictures really do not do justice to the unfolding beauty.

I like to dress colorfully.

I think, dream, and design my original works, in color.

Life is wonderful when color is part of it 👍

Holland cooked Supper, tonight - I like his layered, steamed, tasty concoctions 😊

Tonight's Supper; ham (left over from the meal I cooked last night), brussels sprouts, green beans, carrots, spuds, onions, mushrooms, spices, & orange segments.

I placed eggs in also, to 'hard steam' ;-)

The orange flavoring was different, but really good, too.

After supper, Holland tinkered around with a little drone … and I fiddled with my new camera, familiarizing myself with more of the features.

We're going to have fun with both of our informative toys, tomorrow, in the open desert where the drone will have lots of wide-open spaces to spread it's wings and fly; and I can mess around with the zooming and recording features of my camera 👌

We're gonna try this little colorful thing out, tomorrow afternoon.

I like the metallic blue color.

Tonight's sunset was a pretty tangerine orange.

AZ sunrises and sunsets are very colorful - I like that.

Life is wonderful when color is part of it 😁

Tonight's sunset; Quartzsite-AZ

1 TIMOTHY ~ Chapter 4/Wednesday Bible Study

This Post - and following Bible Study posts, will be posted Wednesday instead of the previous Thursdays; this works better for our household, freeing up the weekends to dovetail more easily with our interfaith marriage.

The last Bible Study Posting was 5 months ago: September 24th, 2024, while we were hunkered down along the PNW Coastline.

A lot was happening in my personal life, at that time; a lot is still happening in my personal life, at this time in Quartzsite-AZ

Over the past 177 Days, spiritual battles have been won - ground was reclaimed, knowledge was deepened, wisdom birthed, healing on every level took place; spiritual, emotional, and physical renewal is an ongoing process that is still unfolding … along this new journey's path, some I thought were friends dropped away and faded into the background, eventually dropping off the radar completely & closing the account (I hold no grudges against them - they did not have the stamina needed for the raging battle); a couple fair-weather friends were upfront with their unease about the unrest - they wanted a quick-fix to a complex situation; they pulled back, and away, when they realized the battles would take longer than they signed up for: stresses in their own lives led them AWOL … periodically showing up when a praise report was shared - then pulling disappearing acts when the heat was on, again: complexity is uncomfortable.

Then there are the priceless friends, who settled in for the long haul - those who understand that complex situations take dedication and determination; these friends are #Prayer Warriors, spiritual veterans of many skirmishes.

They know what war means: they know lives are at stake and come alongside, and stay throughout the duration - stepping over questions, going around judgements, and coming immediately alongside to shoulder and shift the burdens to rest equally among the troop members … carrying the tangled mess directly to the Throne Room on the breath of their steadfast prayers. 5 months did not deter them from The Mission 🙏 of "bearing one another's burdens" to a satisfactory end with "joyous praise" for a "job well done" and a shout of "victory in *HaShem Yeshua!"

And some openly challenged my S.O.S. Call to Arms, asking, "do you think it wise to be sharing your private business?" One of those, was my husband. But I replied, saying, "(1) I'm not sharing 'private business' - I'm giving bare necessity info, so the prayers will be effectively on point (2) all of Scripture is filled with personal stories of struggle and victory: without these recordings, the Books and the information in them, would be worthless. Our story, our struggles, and our victories, are just as important - and the outcome could help someone else. So, no I do not feel guilty for peeling back the onion, or sharing the little I share when asking for help during a spiritual struggle. Asking for help - and getting help is not a weakness: recognizing that we can't do it all alone … and the coming together in prayer to seek and gain Elohim's help, is the hallmark of Christianity. The "feel good-go it alone" mindset being passed off today as Christianity is not helpful, or beneficial.

Galatians specifically teaches that we, as Believers, are "to bear one another's burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ."

If I was the only person on Earth, hardships of my personal life would have eventually been worked out with my prayers alone; but I am not the lone occupant of planet Earth, and it sure was nice to be cocooned in the embrace of united prayers, to hear voices over the airwaves saying, "I've been praying for you and Holland"; and to get texts and PM's encouraging us, as a couple (Holland's network is exclusive; my network is inclusive: he was experiencing Christianity in it's purity - no recrimination, no judgement, no expulsion - he is my Husband, and acknowledged as such. There was no divide and conquer going on, only unity in purpose and outcome). These beloved and priceless friends were Godsends, who not only blessed us, but also blessed themselves by their unwavering love and support ❤️

Joel Chernoff~Lamb Messianic - 'There's A Friend' song: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UsliSSQMn0)

My husband, who previously had issues with my Messianic Faith, recently joined me at an in-home gathering; he went with an open mind, and left convinced (praise the Lord) that it is not a cult atmosphere … and I, also, am meeting him in the middle - with an agreement to attend Calvary Chapel fellowships where we find them along our travels. I will never attend a vineyard meeting (his preference); but I do agree with Calvary Chapel's stance on Scripture.

All that said, let's begin today's study given by the ^Apostle Paul to ^^Timothy, keeping in mind, and rejoicing, that **Elohim is faithful to fulfil His promises and Yeshua strengthens us every nano second of every day 😁

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1 TIMOTHY ~ Chapter 4

Descriptions of False Teachers

(vv. 1 thru 5)

"Now the ***Ruach HaKo'desh expressly says that in the latter (nearer to the end of) times some will depart (leave or move away from an accepted or prescribed, course of action) from the faith (the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen - Romans 10:17; 2 Corinthians 5:7; & Hebrews 11:1. It is a trust in God and his promises - Psalm 33:22 & Isaiah 40:31), giving heed to deceiving spirits (a disembodied entity = supernatural being, that spread falsehoods and lead people away from the truth) and doctrines of demons (a fallen angel = supernatural agent of evil, harm, distress, or ruin), speaking lies (a purposeful act of making an untrue statement) in hypocrisy (saying one thing, but doing the opposite; also pretending to believe something they don't), having their own conscience seared with a  hot iron (someone's moral sense has become so numbed or insensitive to wrongdoing that it no longer feels any guilt or remorse for their actions), forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain (strongly, or piously avoid) from foods which Elohim created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. For every creature (referring here to animal meat food sources) of Elohim is good. and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving; for it is sanctified (free from sin; purified) by the Word and prayer.

Instruction for the True Teacher

(vv. 6 thru10)

If you instruct the ##brethren in these things, you will be a good minister (providing spiritual guidance to the community) of ****Yeshua Ha’Mashiach, nourished (fed with the Word of God, which brings growth in relationship with God, and leads to behavioral changes from the inside out in becoming more Christ-like; minds & bodies healthy and pure) in the words of faith and in the good doctrine (from the Latin, doctrina: meaning 'teaching, instruction'; taught principles or positions, a given branch of knowledge) which you have carefully followed. But reject profane (secular: not holy, impure, or defiled) and old wives' fables (a reference to superstitions and myths that are often passed down by older women of pagan religions; false and unreal traditions and speculations), and exercise (a process or activity carried out for a specific purpose, especially one concerned with a specified area or skill) yourself rather to godliness (the quality or practice of conforming to the laws and wishes of Elohim; devoutness and moral uprightness: reflecting the nature of the kingdom of Elohim in the course of everyday life). For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having  promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come (Psalm 37:9 & 1 Corinthians 8:8). This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance. For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, Who is the Savior of all mankind - especially of those who believe (Psalm 36:6).

Third Charge (directly instructs someone to take action): "Do Not Neglect The Gift"

(vv. 11 thru 16)

These things command and teach: Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the Believers in word, in conduct, in love, *in Spirit (walking in the anointing and powerful gifts of the Ruach HaKo'desh), in faith, and in purity. Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation (to strongly encourage or urge someone to do something; to give comfort or to utilize a corrective measure that aims to lead to change, repentance, or improvement), to teaching doctrine. Do not neglect (leave undone or leave out; fail to do something; fail to attend to; give little or no attention to) the gift that is in you, which was given to you in prophecy (a divine revelation that is inspired by the Holy Spirit) with the laying on of hands (in this case, the meaning is to publicly acknowledge a spiritual blessing or authority that someone has already received) of the ###presbytery. Meditate (think deeply or carefully about; consider) on these things; give (bend or make changes) yourself entirely (to the full or entire extent: completely) to them, that your progress may be evident to all. Take heed (pay close attention, be cautious, or be aware of something important; be on guard against temptation and sin) to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself, and those who hear you."

^Apostle Paul = known as Saul before he converted to Christianity (Acts 9), was the chief killer of Christians following Yeshua’s death, resurrection, and ascension – being the foremost witness to the stoning of Stephen (Acts 7).

The Apostle Paul was one of the most influential leaders of the early Christian Church. He played a crucial role in spreading the gospel to the Gentiles (non-Jews) during the first century, and his missionary journeys took him all throughout the Roman empire.

^^Timothy = son of the devout Jewish woman, Eunice, and a Greek father, Timothy became a follower of Yeshua Ha’Mashiach when Apostle Paul preached the Gospel in Lystra, Timothy’s hometown. Paul invited the young convert to accompany him on his second missionary journey; and was sent to Thessalonica to strengthen the fellowship there. After another journey with Paul, Timothy was sent to Corinth to straighten out some problems upsetting the fellowship there.

Timothy later looked after Paul during Paul’s imprisonment. Timothy subsequently was asked to go to Ephesus to represent Paul, and received the two letters from Paul that bear Timothy’s Name. Timothy – these letters reveal, was like a son to Paul.

The last word in the New Covenant about this sensitive, sickly, but faithful young helper was that he was imprisoned but finally released. Acts 16:1, 17:14-15, 18:5, 19:22 & 20:4; Romans 16:21; 1 Corinthians 4;17 & 16:10; 2 Corinthians1:1 & 19; Colossians 1:1; 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 3:2, & 6; 2 Thessalonians 1:1; 1 & 2 Timothy; Philemon 1; and Hebrews 13:23.

#While the phrase "prayer warrior" isn't explicitly stated in the Scriptures, the term is understood to refer to a Christian who actively engages in fervent and persistent prayer, often interceding for others - essentially "fighting" spiritual battles through prayer, following the example of Ephesians 6:10-18 which describes "putting on the full armor of God to combat spiritual forces".

##Brethren = Members of the Christian Faith; both the Collins and the Longman dictionaries, explain that in British English, the word brethren could include genetic male and female in its meaning.

###Presbytery = an administrative body of Church elders and ministers, representing the local congregation of a district.

*HaShem Yeshua = The name of God used most often in the Hebrew Bible is the transliteration script יהוה; Jews traditionally do not pronounce it; and instead refer to God as HaShem, literally "the Name". Referring to God as HaShem reflects a profound respect for His holiness and majesty.

Yeshua (יֵשׁוּעַ in Aramaic/Hebrew; of the Second Temple period) is a verbal derivative from "to rescue", "to deliver".

**Elohim (Hebrew: אֱלֹהִים, romanized: ʾּlōhīm: [(eloˈ(h)im]) is a Hebrew word meaning "Gods – Father, Son, & Holy Spirit". Although the word is plural in form, in the Hebrew Bible it usually refers to a single deity “Behold, the Lord – the Lord is One”, particularly the God of Israel.

***Ruach HaKo'desh (The Hebrew language phrase ruach ha-kodesh is pronounced ROO-akh-KOH-desh: רוח הקודש, "holy spirit" also transliterated ruaḥ ha-qodesh) is used in the Hebrew Bible and Jewish writings to refer to the spirit of YHWH (רוח יהוה); the Holy Spirit occurs 90 times in the Brit Chadashah. Luke 3:16; Ephesians 1:13, & 4:30; 1 Thessalonians 4:8; Titus 3:5; 1 Corinthians 6:9; & Jude 1:20.

The New Testament is called the B'rit Chadashah in Hebrew, meaning "New Covenant" (the word B'rit means "covenant" and Chadashah means "new").

****Yeshua Ha’Mashiach = is Hebrew for “Jesus the Messiah”; the name Jesus is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Yeshua.

Christ (from the Hebrew word, Ha’Mashiach ישוע המשיח & the Greek word, Christos/khris-tos) = The Anointed, Yeshua the Messiah, in both languages.

**1 TIMOTHY ~ Chapter 3/Thursday Bible Study: https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2024/09/1-timothy-chapter-3thursday-bible-study.html

TRUST YOURSELF AS THE OCEAN TRUSTS THE MOON

EVERY CHALLENGE IS AN OPPORTUNITY

*ANYTHING THAT ANNOYS YOU -- is teaching you patience and calmness.

*ANYONE THAT ABANDONS YOU -- is teaching you how to stand up on your own feet.

*ANYTHING THAT OFFENDS YOU -- is teaching you forgiveness and compassion.

*ANYONE THAT HATES YOU -- is teaching you unconditional love.

*ANYTHING THAT YOU FEAR -- is teaching you the courage to overcome your fears.

*ANYTHING YOU CAN'T CONTROL -- is teaching you to let go.

*ANY "NO" YOU GET FROM ANOTHER HUMAN -- is teaching you to be independent.

*ANY PROBLEM YOU'RE FACING -- is teaching you how to get a solution to problems.

*ANY ATTACK YOU GET -- is teaching you the best form of defense.

*ANYONE WHO LOOKS DOWN ON YOU -- is teaching you to look up to GOD.

Always look out for the lesson in every situation you face in every phase of life.

Be polite, calm, gentle (I'm still working on these!) and thankful to God because He will be with you to the end …

Rooneyisms - Too Good Not To Share ;-)

Andrew Aitken Rooney (January 14, 1919 – November 4, 2011) was an American radio and television writer who was best known for his weekly broadcast "A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney", a part of the CBS News program 60 Minutes from 1978 to 2011.

*Rooney was known for saying a lot with few words.

*He was known for his humor and compassion.

*He was known for his values that others could aspire to. 

Rooneyisms ...

I've learned ... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.

I've learned ... That when you're in love, it shows.

I've learned ... That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!' makes my day.

I've learned ... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

I've learned ... That being kind is more important than being right.

I've learned ... That you should never say no to a gift from a child.

I've learned ... That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way.

I've learned ... That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

I've learned ... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

I've learned ... That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.

I've learned ... That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

I've learned ... That we should be glad God doesn't give us

everything we ask for.

I've learned ... That money doesn't buy class.

I've learned ... That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.

I've learned ... That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

I've learned ... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

I've learned ... That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

I've learned ... That love, not time, heals all wounds.

I've learned ... That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.

I've learned ... That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.

I've learned ... That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.

I've learned ... That life is tough, but I'm tough

I've learned ... That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.

I've learned ... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

I've learned ... That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away.

I've learned ... That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.

I've learned ... That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

I've learned ... That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.

I've learned ... That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.

I've learned ... That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

#Andy Rooney was the man behind Rooneyisms, which are his memorable sayings that became known for their wit and brevity. Rooney was a commentator on the newsmagazine 60 Minutes for over 30 years. He also wrote several bestselling books, including My War and Common Nonsense.

NEW CAMERA TRIALS; The Camel Stop Gas Station & Old Post Office in Quartzsite-AZ

This afternoon, we decided to try out my new camera 👌

Holland is planning some adventurous explorations when we get to Kingman-AZ, next month - and I want to be proficient in the use of my new toy 😉

I had thrown a load of laundry into the washing machine before Holland suggested a new camera trial drive; so, we had to wait for the timer to wind down. During that waiting period, we discussed tentative future plans - and watched traffic in and out of The Pit Stop parking lot - one of the converted school buses was painted in a cosmic mural theme:

A Cosmic Bus went through The Pit Stop, this afternoon …

As soon as the washer beeped it's cycle finished notification, we were out of Independence and settled into Betsy's cab 😊

Holland mentioned he was going to look for an old gas station that was supposed to be located along Main Street - and I said, "Oh - I know where that is! I showed it to you earlier this week, but your mind was otherwise occupied and you didn't notice. I know exactly where it is."

So, that's where we went.

I'm going to try out my pretty, new, toy; today ;-)

Good weather for new camera experimentation.

I wasn't sure exactly how this new camera worked, but it is kinda similar to my older digital camera, so I figured it out pretty well.

The first couple of pictures were sketchy … but, by the time we were shown inside the gas station, I knew the working mechanisms & managed to get some keepable shots off 👊

I was lining a frame up for the gas station, when a fella came out of another building and said he'd tell me the background story of the old building; and show me the founding paver, too.

Of course, I was interested.

So, he talked, and I walked alongside listening.

The 1st Gas Station in Quartzsite~this is a copy of my previous picture, that did not turn out well.

1931 Ford; not sitting on the original frame~this is a copy of my previous picture, that did not turn out well.

Original Gas Station Owner, WG Scott, Sept. 7th, 1932~this is a copy of my previous picture, that did not turn out well.

There isn't much paperwork background info on this gas station - other than what this fella relayed to me, this afternoon. Internet searches report that The Camel Stop Gas Station in Quartzsite, Arizona was built in 1940 and is now abandoned - this is not true. As you can clearly see by the picture I took today, of the original marker, the Historical Notation clearly reads the Original Owner's Name, & Dates the business at 1932.

Internet sources also report that the building is abandoned - also, not true. The building is privately owned, and houses a miniscule collection of vintage style cars and trucks:

1st audio recording on my new camera - inside The Camel Stop Gas Station: it now has a temperature moderated interior; Quartzsite-AZ

This vintage car was undercut to fit a newer S10 chassis; it also hosts a V8 motor. It is a hot-rod vintage model. It's road savvy.

This car is a 1981 Kit-Car Replica: a special request of Ford, and designed to vintage scale.

We were told as we left the gas station, that the little white building directly across the alley driveway - is the original Quartzsite Post Office building - built in 1910.

The fella showed me around it's 2 small rooms: it is basically a trinket shop, now. Internet searches report that it, like the gas station, "is an abandoned building", but that is not true, either.

Quartzsite's 1st P.O. Building.

Quirky coolness: I like it, it's kinda 'steampunky' 😊

After this short, but informative drive along Main Street, we headed back home to see how our trial snaps and vid's turned out: except for the first three, they turned out beautifully 😁

Uploading them took some time. There was some frustration 🤔; but tempers were not tripped 🙏 - and as neither of us are stupid people, I eventually figured the process out, and Holland proudly praised me … while I praised The Lord and thanked Elohim, for their help 👍❤️

I don't do well with frustrating situations: so, an ensuing migraine followed the jubilation, and I laid down for a relaxing hour. But, I was very thankful and grateful for the devine help in getting me from A to B in regards to figuring out where the pics and vids had been uploaded & stored, in my Laptop. And Holland was thankful and grateful, too, that tempers were not lit, there was no scorched earth to deal with, and the roof stayed securely over our heads (his little firecracker - yours truly -  did not go off, as anticipated by both of us) 😉

When I got back up, we ate lightly … and because I have hands that need to be busy, I worked some on a new pattern:

Scrap Bag design ;-)

Life is good.

☝️

Elohei is faithful.

And, all is well in our small corner of the world 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨