TIMES OF THE GENTILES ARE WRAPPING UP – Amir Tsarfati; The Olive Tree Ministries

What does it mean that the Times of the Gentiles are coming to an end?

THE ULTIMATE BAIT & SWITCH– Amir Tsarfati; The Olive Tree Ministries:  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32fzloM6Hgw)

A JOURNEY OF THE SPIRIT; Shabbat 2024~Ocean Beach-WA

My husband Holland has muslim friends, and family members: I am a Jew. muslims in general, make me nervous … and Holland knew this about me before we married. Since then, I have met Tim & his sister, Arta - and her 2 boys … Tim is a funny guy, and one of Holland's longest lasting friendships; Arta is also a fun person to be around, and her boys are handsome, gracious, and kind young men. But, given the way they are all living, and eating, they are not practicing muslims - Tim and Arta were born in a muslim country, but the boys were born in America, living fully American lifestyles.

My new husband is putting a lot of things, and people, in my Life that I normally would avoid - but ultimately, it is Elohim that has put these things in my Life; so, I will learn what needs to be learned, grow through experiences, and lend myself where necessary.

Last week, I was visiting some friends that I have not seen in about 18 months - last time I saw them was before Holland and I got together, married, and started touring America as Road Gypsies:

We'll be here for a couple of weeks; Ocean Park-WA.

PARPALA ROAD Post: (https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2024/05/parpala-roadnaselle-wa.html)

Yesterday I was with my friends again; and one of them mentioned a book she just finished reading, and she said it may be helpful to me - so, it came home with me. I have started reading this book, and so far it promises to be enlightening.

Holland has muslim friends & family - Beckalyn gave me this book to read.

Today is the Sabbath - a 24 hour 'island of rest' for me: a time of joy, good food & wine - one day a week Jews (even Messianic Jews like me) determine to declare a rest from the hustle and bustle around us, and purposefully usher in a truce between ourselves and the world.

I will be peacefully relaxing most of this Day, in acknowledgment of the Prince of Peace/Lord of the Sabbath.

I will be reading more chapters of this testimonial book.

I will be open to understanding - I will never accept muslim hate or terrorism, but I will prayerfully try to embrace those caught up in religious brainwashing, trusting Elohim for their deliverance into true freedom in Yeshua's love poured out on all mankind that will accept it.

I will enjoy the meal my thoughtful husband prepared for me, in advance - creating his own recipes relaxes him, and I am his willing guinea pig: they are always originally delicious :-)

Holland basically prepares all our meals; he enjoys cooking, and he's good at it ;-)

I will be resting in the knowledge of the Ruach HaKo'desh at work.

PEACE LIKE A RIVER

May 16th: There are days that everything is coming up roses.

And then … there are days when my daily mantra is, "everything will work out; everything will be fine."

The past 2 days have been mantra days :-(

I'm finding that it doesn't take much for Holland to set flame to whatever goodness is sparking; and cause an inferno. He gets uncomfortable when things are going good between us - and he deliberately upsets the tenuous balance.

I know why he does this. We are engaged in a spiritual warfare; that happens when people get caught up in the vineyard religion - Holland's entire family is caught up in the vineyard religion and the neanderthal he-man {thou shalt not question thy husband's decision} snarkiness sneaks in and gets a grip on him.

I also know that when he stays in that spin cycle, anything I do & everything I say will be grounds for him to start an argument: it's best if I distance myself for awhile before things are said that can't be unsaid: at the boiling point, too much has already been said, and the best way I know to zip my lip … is to grab the keys and go for a drive.

Going for a drive was harder while being a road gypsy because I didn't know the State highway - or the byways, which I prefer.

But here, in WA (and even in OR), it's a different story. Plus, I have friends here, where I can just sit back and unwind for an hour or so.

Yesterday afternoon, I jumped in Betsy and used my MAD $$ to fill her greedy tank before I left the peninsula far behind me for most of the daylight hours: I drove several hours to visit with a family I haven't seen in 18 months. It felt good to escape the battlefield and enjoy companionable convo. When I got back home, it was evening, and silence reigned. Thank the Lord.

Vestal Goodman - 'Til the Storm Passes By': (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSvAmnaQ8X0)

Today, I kept my Thursday get-together in Rosburg - I almost canceled because I know my feelings show on my face, and I didn't want to answer any questions centered around if I'm feeling okay.

No - I'm not: but I will be. I know that Elohim is working things out in Holland's life, and that eventually Holland will decide that it is better and easier to give in to Elohim's Plan than to fight against it.

For me …  I intend to win the challenge Holland is determined to engage in. I may be a military brat, but I do not like living my life in a battlefield environment.

I have decided to go with the flow of peace in my life: I dressed in a sequined top, put a little color on my game face; and went to the weekly get-together.

Valley Bible Church, Rosburg-WA from Ocean Park-WA; 54 min (42.6 mi) via Sandridge Rd, US-101 N and WA-4 E

The Isaacs - Peace Like a River : 

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqpPyHc7gB0)

The get-together was fun.

It was a loving environment.

It was enlightening.

It was encouraging.

It was peaceful.

It was welcome sanctuary for 2 hours.

Holland is not a violent man, praise God … but he is an argumentative religious man - meaning he embraces all religions per vineyard teaching; and he focuses on religious doctrines of alpha-male tendencies as taught in the united pentecostal church - this teaching coupled with his muslim friends' total disregard for women causes a great deal of friction between us. These religious doctrines encourage men to control their women. I do not feel the need to be controlled.

I do not like neanderthal men; and until Holland married me, he never showed his cave-man tendencies. I don't like it - and he doesn't like that I don't like it. Hence the battleground atmosphere when he gets on a roll.

Holland told me he was a Christian - he is not displaying Christian behavior.

I am a Christian … and I can be a good wife to a good man (I was a good wife for 44 years); but, I refuse to be subjugated by anyone, for any reason.

I know that nothing happens to me that Elohim is not aware of: if He brought me to it, He will bring me through it.

I know that all things work together for the good of those who love Yeshua Ha'Mashiach, and have been called according to HIs purpose (Romans 8:28).

I know that Elohim moved Heaven and Earth to get Holland and I together; this marriage is a definite 'God thing'.

I know that when this storm passes, Holland will be a better version of himself, and we will be stronger as a couple. Holland really is a good man underneath all that religiosity - I can be a good wife to him, if he can escape the vineyard deathtrap, and let me.

So, when Beckalyn was telling those of us gathered this morning, about a book she has just finished reading … it sounded like something that may help defuse the spiritual warfare flames at home.

Holland has muslim friends & family - Beckalyn gave me this book to read.

When I got home, Holland claimed some time in Betsy - and I cleaned house humming 'peace like a river'; and I worked on a new design while he was gone.

A new pattern & new design.

I intend to win this battle: and the spoils will be handed over to the Lord ;-)

Anti-Israel protesters declare 'We are all Hamas!': 'Show us your face'

Here are FACTS concerning a few things about the political riots on American campuses …

1) There are no Jews in Gaza. There haven't been for nearly 20 years.

2) According to Forbes, Hamas has an approximate ANNUAL turnover of about $1billion - that is enough to build a cushy paradise in Gaza.

3) Hamas executes and tortures homosexuals (and all the other 150 PLUS 'other sex' sexes), muslim apostates, collaborators, those suspected of collaboration, and anyone who seeks any normalization with Israelis … notably Israel-supporting-Christians.

Here's why:

In the hamas charter it says …

a) Israel will exist and will continue to exist until Islam will obliterate it, just as it obliterated others before it.

b) The land of "Palestine" (i.e. the area allotted to the Jews by the UN in 1947 and now the Modern State of Israel - with or without the "West Bank") - is an Islamic waqf [Holy Possession] consecrated for future muslim generations until Judgment Day. No one can renounce it or any part, or abandon it or any part of it. 

c) Palestine is an islamic land. Since this is the case, the liberation of palestine is an individual duty for every muslim wherever he may be (muslim males do not recognize muslim females). 

d) The day the enemies usurp part of muslim land, jihad becomes the individual duty of every muslim. In the face of the Jews' {usurpation = Jews living in Israel), it is compulsory that the banner of jihad be raised.

e) The Day of Judgment will not come about until muslims fight Jews and kill them. The muslim {holy book} states … "Then, the Jews will hide behind rocks and trees, and the rocks and trees will cry out: 'O Muslim, there is a Jew hiding behind me, come and kill him.'"

Charmingly peaceful, isn't it?

4) hamas pays a lifetime salary to arab and  muslim terrorists (and their families) who murder Jews, or terrorist's families of which the terrorists have used the "art" of killing themselves with the result of murdering Jews.

5) Over the last few weeks, hamas has called upon addle-minded, angry, misguided, and seriously ignorant college students to enlist in their murderous campaign; hamas has demanded that global leadership renounce Israel and pick up the jihad banner; hamas has infiltrated America's Congress, media sources, colleges, work places, and taken over entire city blocks in Britain - as well as America - and set up strongholds where they can carry out their evil wickedness … which, according to their charters, actively call for the murder of Jewish women, children and men; and Christians.

To suggest - as the mainstream media are doing - that the loss of life on the Gaza border is because of President Trump's decision to move the USA embassy to Jerusalem, is as ridiculous, ignorant, spurious, and illogical - as it is obscene.

Like the hamas infused, supported, and leaked political riots are also obscene.

barak hussain obama is a rabid muslim - he was PLACED in the Oval Office to claim America for islam (which he did), to make life extremely hard for American Jews (which he did), and to eradicate Christianity (he tried; by passing into Law that Christianity is "domesticated terrorism").

And that mindless political  puppet joe biden, is carrying out obama's Agenda.

And that, folks, is FACUTAL REALITY.

You're welcome.

MOD 'HOLLAND'S VEST' 2024 - 4X Tall Man Vest; Ocean Park-WA

My new husband is cold a.l.l.t.h.e.t.i.m.e.; the heater never goes off from Fall to Summer - and it's almost always on during the night no matter what season we are in, because debilitating back & knee pain from a construction site accident keeps him up through the night, most nights, 24/7/365.

Most nights into the wee morning hours, are chilly all year long.

And his fabric vests are getting worn with age - plus, they really are not long enough in the torso.

So, I decided to make him something warmer, and longer in length: I would design, and craft him a double-thickness vest ;-)

I like designing and crafting things for my loved ones - kids and grandkids are no longer in my life; but Elohim has blessed me with a good husband and it pleases me to bless my new husband in any way that I can.

My husband is a big man - he's 6'4" and husky: I am 5'2", and I like the feeling of being completely surrounded by love when he embraces me; and we both liked the idea of him being wrapped warmly in love, when my design was completed.

That is how 'MOD Holland's Vest' came into being :-)

This pattern looks lengthy, but the design really doesn't take very long to complete; it took me more time than necessary because we are road gypsies, and I could only get back 'at it' when we lit someplace long enough to haul it out, spread it out, and have him try it on for accurate fitting as I worked it.

I started designing and crafting my husband's vest April 4th, 2024 in Kingsburg-CA; and completed it May 5th, 2024 in Ocean Park-WA where we are currently set down for a while.

This design of mine was crafted specifically with him in mind (size 4X, Tall Man), so there are no smaller sizes to this pattern.

Materials: Red Heart Super skein, Worsted yarn = 1 ct. MC (main color) & 1 ct. CC (contrast color); a length of throw away yarn bits for marking armhole openings; #H crochet hook; Tape Measure; Scissors; Tapestry needle

Terms Used:

co = cast on

ch = chain

sl st = slip stitch

sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet

dc = double crochet

dec = decrease

T = turn

rpt = repeat

tog - together

x = repeat pattern this many times

inc = increase

EA = each

ct = count

EO = end of work; cut yarn, leaving long enough to weave in

SIZE: 4X Tall Man

Skeins bought, unwound & rewound for easy usage …

This pattern is pretty simple: 5 rows of dc & 1 row of sc. The only seaming that needs to be done is at the shoulders.

Easy peasy ;-)

MOD 'HOLLAND'S VEST'

Foundation Row: With MC, co 227 ch; ch 1 & T

Laying a foundation that will establish the simple pattern I see in my mind's eye - and hope to work out with my hands.

Row 1: Sc in ea ch across row: 226 sc; ch 3 & T

Rows 2 thru 4: Dc in EA dc across row: 226 dc; ch 3 & T

Row 5: Dc in EA dc across row: 226 dc; ch 1 & T

Row 6: Sc in EA dc across row; ch 3 & T - DO NOT CUT YARN, loosely tie off MC yarn at end of row 6.

Row 7 thru 11: Attach CC yarn at backside of the beginning foundation row, and work pattern sts row 1 thru 5 on the backside of work already established.

Working a matching DBL-thickness backside …

Row 12: Working the back sts of MC sc's (this will keep work from sagging, for a more comfortable fit) … sc in EA dc across row; ch 3 & T - DO NOT CUT YARN, loosely tie off CC yarn at end of row 6.

Row 6 of CC, worked in back loop st of Row 6 MC: backside secured to the frontside.

Alternating MC & CC every 6th row for an established vest body pattern; repeat 1 thru 12 pattern rows x7: at this point, piece should measure 20" from hemline.

Alternating MC & CC every 6th Row to keep tension accurate.

Mark armhole openings as follows: count 113 pattern sts to center of piece - then evenly measure 34-1/2" across back & mark EA end of that total measurement with a piece of throw-away yarn; then, from EA front end, measure 18" inward and mark that measurement with a piece of throw-away yarn. These placed markers will indicate the armhole openings.

*Always make the decreases exactly as written.

With MC, attach yarn 4" from color marker, and begin armhole shaping as follows:

==ARMHOLE SHAPING 

Row 1: Dc 46 sts across row, dec over next 2 sts - do not complete & make 1 sc in last st, dec'g ALL dec sts tog; ch 3 & T

A & B

C & D

Row 2: Dec 2 sts together, dc x45 across row; ch 3 & T

Row 3: Dc x42 across row, dec over next 2 sts - do not complete & make 1 sc in last st, dec'g ALL dec sts tog; ch 3 & T

Row 4: Dec 2 sts together, dc x41 across row; ch 3 & T

Row 5: Dc x38, dec over next 2 sts - do not complete & make 1 sc in last st, dec'g ALL dec sts tog; ch 3 & T

Row 6: Sc in EA st across row; ch 3 & T - DO NOT CUT YARN, loosely tie off MC yarn at end of row 6. Armhole decreases will end 6" inward from colored yarn marking. 40 ct dc

Rows 7 thru 11: Attach CC yarn at backside of work, and matching dec's in reverse, continue pattern sts row 1 thru 5 on the backside of work already established.

Row 12: Working the back sts of MC sc's (this will keep work from sagging, for a more comfortable fit) … sc in EA dc across row; ch 3 & T - DO NOT CUT YARN, loosely tie off CC yarn at end of row 6. 40 ct dc

Working pieces simultaneously is best.

With MC, work 2 more sets of established pattern rows 1 thru 6, making additional decreases across the Front piece of vest, as follows: 

First dec set (Row 1) dec 20th st (R 2) work even (R 3) dec 19th st (Rows 4 thru 6) work even. 38 ct sts

Second dec set (Row 1) dec 18th st (R 2) work even (R 3) dec 17th st (Rows 4 thru 6) work even - DO NOT CUT YARN, loosely tie off MC yarn at end of row 6. 36 ct sts

Attach CC yarn at backside of work, and matching dec's in reverse, continue pattern sts row 1 thru 5 on the backside of work already established.

First dec set (Row 7) dec 20th st (R 8) work even (R 9) dec 19th st (Rows 10 & 11) work even … (R 12) working the back sts of MC sc's (this will keep work from sagging, for a more comfortable fit) … sc in EA dc across row; ch 3 & T. 38 ct sts

Second dec set (Row 7) dec 20th st (R 8) work even (R 9) dec 19th st (Rows 10 & 11) work even … (R 12) working the back sts of MC sc's (this will keep work from sagging, for a more comfortable fit) - DO NOT CUT YARN, loosely tie off CC yarn at end of row 6. 36 ct dc

==NECKLINE SHAPING

With MC, work 2 more sets of established pattern rows 1 thru 6, making additional decreases as follows:

First dec set Row 1: Work pattern even across row; ch 3 & T

Row 2: Dc x30, dec over next 2 sts - do not complete & make 1 sc in last st, dec'g ALL dec sts tog; ch 3 & T

Row 3: Dec 2 sts tog, dc x29; ch 3 & T

Row 4: Dc x27, dec over next 2 sts - do not complete & make 1 sc in last st, dec'g ALL dec sts tog; ch 3 & T

Row 5: Dec 2 sts tog, dc x26; ch 1 & T

Row 6: Sc even across row = 27 ct sts; ch 3 & T

Front neckline & shoulder shaping.

Second dec set Row 1: Dec 2 sts tog, dc x23; ch 1 & T

Row 2: 1 sl st first st, 1 sc next st, 3 hdc, dc x21; ch 3 & T

Row 3: dec 2 sts tog, dc x8, 3 hdc, 3 sc, sl st in last st. EO yarn.

Row 4: Attach MC yarn at 5th st inward from armhole edge - and work 1 sl st, 2 sc, 3 hdc, dc x5. EO yarn.

Attach CC yarn at armhole edge, and keeping to set pattern as established, reverse shaping instructions - being mindful of working row 6 in the back loops of MC sts.

Backside of Front piece.

**Work the opposite Front piece the same as the front piece you just finished, reversing armhole and neckline shaping's.

Front piece shoulder shaping's, coming together nicely :-)

These pieces will be heavy due to their double-thickness, and will require quite a bit of turning in the completion process. If your shoulders and arm muscles get sore, take a week or so off to ease the muscle burn.

==BACK PIECE

Attach MC yarn at the LEFT backside of main body completed, and work in established pattern as for front pieces … the armhole shaping's will fall as follows:

Row 1: Dec 2 sts tog, dc x77 across row, dec last 2 sts tog; ch 3 & T

Row 2: Dec 2 sts tog, dc x74 across row, dec last 2 sts tog; ch 3 & T

Row 3: Dec 2 sts tog, dc x71 across row, dec last 2 sts tog; ch 3 & T

Row 4: Dec 2 sts tog, dc x68 across row, dec last 2 sts tog; ch 3 & T

Row 5: Dec 2 sts tog, dc x65 across row, dec last 2 sts tog; ch 1 & T

Row 6: Sc evenly across row: 67 sts; ch 3 & T

Work 3 straight sets of established pattern rows 1 thru 6; then work 2 sets of increase rows as you begin shoulder & neckline shaping's, as follows:

First inc set Rows 1 & 2: Work pattern even across row; ch 3 & T

Row 3: Keeping to pattern across row, inc 1 st EA side of work (69 sts); ch 3 & T

Row 4: Work even on 69 dc; ch 3 & T

Row 5: Dec as follows - 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, then dec 2 sts together, dc x62, then hdc over next 2 sts - do not complete & make 1 sc in last st, dec'g ALL dec sts tog; ch 3 & T

Row 6: Sc x26 evenly across row; ch 3 & T

Before starting the next pattern st set, take 2 pieces of throw-away yarn, and mark off the center 10 sts for back neckline shaping.

Back piece markings.

Second inc set Row 1: Dec first 2 sts, dc x21, hdc over next 2 sts - do not complete & make 1 sc in last st, dec'g ALL dec sts tog; ch 1 & T

Row 2: Skip first st, 1 sc, 1 hdc, dc x14, hdc over next 2 sts - do not complete & make 1 sc in last st, dec'g ALL dec sts tog; T

Row 3: Skip first st, 1 sc, 2 hdc, dc x4, work 1 hdc & 1 sc over next 2 sts - do not complete either, but keep on hook & make 1 sl st in last st, dec'g ALL dec sts tog; T

Row 4: Skip first st, sl st in next st, 1 sc, 1hdc, dc X2, work 2 dc tog. EO

**OPPOSITE SIDE of neckline shaping: Sc x35, 1 sl st next st; ch 1 & T, working across next row in dc pattern - and work in reverse shaping, starting with row 6 of second inc set of back neckline shaping pattern. EO

Back finished; time to work the CC backside, & weave shoulders up ;-)

Attach CC yarn at armhole edge, and keeping to set pattern as established, reverse shaping instructions - being mindful of working row 6 in the back loops of MC sts.

Weave the shoulder seams together & run an edging of your choice around the vest body, and armholes … and it's read to wear :-)

Weaving shoulder seams together.

Looking good …

Prepping for the edging.

Sc edging ...

A reasonable price … sans labor time ;-)

DONE! And he likes it ;-)