Our lives have changed so much since January 7th, 2023 ... New Marriage/New Life: the blending of two into one, gets dicey at times - daily life on the road adds more dicey complications. This is our story of our life in our 5th wheel RV Home. I post about anything & everything, and if what I post can help someone else, I'm glad for the experience. But from sunrise to sunset, we live our Life for US.
Hubs and I got into a verbal sparring last night: he's hyped about Pam Bondi's {phase 1} centered around the release of the Jeffrey Epstein DOJ files.
I'm tired of hearing about it - we all KNOW what is in the files; we KNOW unscrupulous politicians, entertainers, royal buffoons … and stupid girls trusting smooth talkers, are at the center of them.
I AM NOT INTERESTED.
I do not engage in losing skirmishes.
Hubs didn't like hearing me say that.
I don't care. To my way of thinking 16, 17, and 18 year old girls are not "children"(I was married to my 1st Husband at 17 - I did not consider myself a child). A 16 year old can get a driver's license - these things are not given to "children". An 18 year old can join the military and vote - these things are not afforded to a "child".
He sputtered and demanded, "what about the 12 year olds?"
My reply was, "That's sad. And life is hard. But, what happened, happened - it can't be undone. Rehashing it, won't change things. Human trafficking and rape has been going on since the dawn of time - and it will continue long after these files are "shared with the public". Sooner or later, these girls will have to grow up and stop being victimized by their captors, themselves, or the public. What happened, happened. It can't be undone. It is time to stop titillating the public, and move on. Epstein is dead. The politicians, royals, entertainers, and traffickers are not going to be seriously penalized - and Hell is waiting for them. The girls are no longer "children" - they need to grow up and move forward to rebuild lives they can be proud of."
He just looked at me like I was unfeeling. Like he didn't think I could comprehend why he was hung up on the Epstein files.
So, I added, "I have my own battles to weather, Holland - I really don't want, or need, to be tripping over someone else's. In case you have forgotten … I was a 6 year victim of incestual rape - and my trauma started when I was 6 years old. Not 12. Not 16. Not 18. Six years old. For six years. By someone I could not escape. I really do not care about the Epstein files people are hung up on … I have my own issues to deal with. I've fought my own demons and won my own self-esteem battles. What happened to me was awful - but, rape is not the worse thing that can happen to a female. Demoralization is worse. Death without salvation's saving grace is worse. Constantly reliving a horrible ordeal over and over again, because people are fixated on your shame and shamelessly titillated by your experiences, is worse. So, no, I really do not care about the release of the Epstein Files. I have my own stuff going on, with my own Life. All this {release} will do is create more gossipy hype among bored people with boring lives. Nothing will seriously change: human trafficking will continue; and girls will still be treated like chattel. I don't spin my wheels dealing with things that will never change: I work on changing what I can change in my immediate sphere - and what I can change, right now in this moment, is how I deal with things that are out of my control… I don't get stuck in a victim mentality. I do not want to hear any more about it. There are more important things -and truly worse things - going on in the world."
I was born and raised with a military mindset - life is fleeting, and "last days spent together" comes sooner than expected.
I've lived my whole life making sure that intimate family and friend KNOW they are loved: every second of every day - especially when leaving my home … because a return, is not guaranteed.
Anticipating our trip through the Pass and over the hill to Bouse this afternoon, we were drinking our mugs of joy juice, and watching traffic … when a gust of wind sent Independence rocking & palm trees vigorously swaying 😳
An amber haze of sandy grit hovered in the atmosphere, too; we're pulling stakes here on Monday, and hope Kingman's air quality is friendlier.
Pretty gusty, this morning; The Pit Stop~Quartzsite-AZ
Immediate County Work still going on: this week, sewer lines are being dug out, and man-cover lids dug out & leveled with the new blacktop that was recently laid.
County Work continues …
Around 10:30 A.M., Holland told me that Gene Hackman has died 😞 I've watched most of his movies - my favorite, is "Zandy's Bride": I've watched that movie so much, for so long, that I know the script by heart 😉 I am trying to track the Novel down; it's a vintage writ, so it will take time to find a copy, and beaucoup bucks to buy it.
Gene Hackman
1974 'Zandy's Bride' Movie Poster & the 1942 Novel that the movie was based on; I liked the movie - the book will be much better.; which means it will be an excellent Read 😉
Gene was an excellent character actor, and supplied me with decades of hours of entertainment 👏 He lived a long life - ending at 95 yo. His presence is greatly missed.
Finally on our way to Bouse, Holland and I were discussing a loosely planned future … when he cracked off, saying I had a head like a goat - and that made me laugh. When he looked at me with a raised eyebrow, I said, "Well, that fits because I am a goat - I am a Capricorn."He swallowed a chuckle before saying, "Hmm; I never knew that. No wonder you're so wily - have you ever watched goat ropers; those goats see a rope in hand, and they are doing everything they can to escape the lasso."I couldn't help quipping, "Yeah, you're finding that I can be a little hard to rope, too." We both broke out in laughter.
I {AM} a 'goat'. Hahaha
It is good to be laughing in good spirits, again ❤️
Orleans - 'Still The One' Lyrics:
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5aMMRes2u4)
In Bouse, we got what we wanted at the fresh produce tent, and Holland treated me to a leisurely drive back to Independence.
Today was a good day for the bull and the goat 👩❤️💋👨
I have 🙏 long and hard about this for many decades, but during those years I was raising kids, raising neighborhood kids, and raising grandkids - there was no time: NOW, there IS time 👏
When my first husband, Bob, was in the local WA State hospital … we both reached out to ease the suffering of others' around us (and Bob, himself was serious ill and dying). When Bob's spirit left his body at OHSU in Oregon, and I came back home to WA … I felt a calling on my Life to get involved with Hospice (before, I never knew where I {fit}, even though I knew Yeshua would use me in some ministry capacity) - there are so many people dying alone, that literally have nobody in their lives, to make passing from this life to the other, a little easier: if Elohim can use me in that regard, I can do that.
The Life I live now as a road gypsy, with my new husband Holland, can also dove-tail with ministry - as he has done hospice solo lobo … and we can splice it into our together: on-road, or with Independence parked somewhere along the route, for a while.
My Life, and what I do with it, in in Elohim's hands to use at His Will for His purposes.
Whereas ministry in the past, as a widow, was done under the sole headship of Yeshua … any type of ministry I do now, is under my husband's covering and with his blessing (still under the headship of Yeshua) - all is done in accordance with Scripture backing.
I am not doing this for $$$ - Elohim supplies ALL my needs, and wants - if it is beneficial to me, spiritually ❤️
I am showing this so that people will KNOW that I DO have ACTUAL documentation; I am not just blowing smoke or pulling a fast one.
This documentation will help me get into places, to help where I am needed. That is all I want - or need.
When my husband told me (a few weeks ago, in Fortuna-AZ) that we would be meandering our way northward again, towards the PNW coastline; I started thinking of beachy themed designs for the Spring Kitchen Towels I hope to have completed & ready for use by then ;-)
This design is a patterned design, and uses bobbins as it is worked. It will go slow because bobbin work takes a bit longer than jacquard work. I like jacquard, but I am not good at it – it always looks bulky & clumsy. So, I prefer working with bobbins, which takes twice as long: but the work is smoother and looks neater. MPO
Materials: cotton yarn in following colors: MC = Mint & Beige = CC and scarp yarn in Beige, Mint, White, Green, Denim, & Lt. Gray; scissors; 19 plastic yarn bobbins (pattern below if you don't have any - trace & cut out): pre-wrap a bobbin with a length of colored yarn mentioned; pattern graph (shown below); #9 knitting needles; crochet hook #J; tapestry needle; large button
##If you do not have bobbins, here are some patterns you can use to make your own - I traced these patterns onto empty plastic containers, traced around the shapes with a pen (or fine point marker - ink later washed off), and cut them out - smoothing the edges, so the yarn fibers don't hang up.
Yarn Bobbins Patterns; 4 ct.
MOD Graph design
Terms used:
g st = knit every row
st. st. = stockinette stitch (1 K row = RS - 1 P row = WS)
k = knit
p = purl
MC = main color
CC = contrast color
EO = end off yarn
CO = cast on stitches
EA = each
inc = increase 1 st (make 2 sts in same st)
dec = decrease 1 st (work 2 sts together)
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
With Chamois, CO 72 sts, & work 3 rows g st for hemline foundation.
Rows 4 thru 14: Work striped hemline pattern as follows:pickup each color wrapped around a bobbin and and knit across row … K 5 sts Lt. Gray - 2 sts White - 7 sts Mint - 3 sts Green - 4 sts White - 2 sts Denim - 7 sts Mint - 2 sts White - 2 sts Green - 2 sts White - 3 sts Lt. Gray - 7 sts Mint - 4 sts White - 3 sts Green - 2 sts White - 2 sts Denim - 7 sts Mint - 3 sts White - 5 sts Lt. Gray
Hemline pattern; Front side.
Hemline pattern; Backside.
Work this color sequence for 10 rows st. st. … wrapping yarn around the backside of each color change to keep work smooth. EO bobbin work, tying off each cut strand of yarn. Attach Chamois.
You will now begin to work the tide pool pattern:
Rows 15 & 16: K; drop Chamois at end of row 16, and attach Mint.
Rows 17 thru 20: Work in g. st.
Row 21: K 36 st, drop mint; attach White & k 5 sts; then pick up mint and k to end of row.
Bobbins on backside of work.
Row 22: P 30 sts, drop mint; pick up white & p 8 sts; then pick up mint and p to end of row.
Row 23: K 32 sts, drop mint; pick up white & k 10 sts; then pick up mint and k to end of row.
Row 24: P 28, drop mint; pick up white & p 12 sts; the pick up mint and p to end of row.
Design taking shape; frontside of work.
Bobbins on backside of work.
Row 25: K 28, drop mint; pick up denim & k 2 sts; then pick up mint & k 2 sts; then pick up white & k 13 sts; the pick up mint & k to end of row.
Row 26: P 26 sts, drop mint; pick up white & p 15 sts; then pick up mint & p 1; pick up denim and p2; pick up mint and p to end of row.
Row 27: K 28 sts, drop mint; pick up denim & k 3; then pick up white & k 15; pick up mint & k to end of row.
Row 28: P 21 sts, drop mint; pick up lt. gray & p 5 sts; then pick up white & p 15 sts; pick up denim & p 3 sts; pick up mint and p to end of row.
Row 29: K 28 sts, drop mint; pick up denim & k 3 sts; then pick up white & k 15 sts; pick up lt. gray & k 5 sts; pick up & k to end of row.
Row 30: P 20 sts, drop mint; pick up lt. gray & p 6 sts; then pick up white & p 4 sts; pick up denim and p 3 sts; pick up white & p 8 sts; pick up denim & p 3 sts; pick up mint & p to end of row.
Row 31: K 28 st, drop mint; pick up denim & k 3 sts; then pickup white & k 6 sts; pick up denim & k 4 sts; pick up white & k 4 sts; pick up lt. gray & k 8 sts; pick up mint & k to end of row.
Row 32: P 19 sts, drop mint; pick up lt. gray & p 9 sts; ; then pickup & p 4 sts; pick up denim & p 5 sts; pick up white & p 4; pick up denim & p 3 sts; pick up mint & p to end of row.
Row 33: K 28 sts, drop mint; pick up denim & k 3 sts; then pick up white & k 2 sts; pick up denim & k 6 sts; pick up white & k 4 sts; pick up lt. gray & k 9 sts; pick up mint & k to end of row.
Row 34: P 18 sts, drop mint; pick up lt. gray & p 11 sts; then pick up white & p 6 sts; pick up denim & p 4 sts; pick up white & p 2 sts; pick up denim & p 3 sts; pick up mint & k to end of row.
Row 35: K 19 sts, drop mint; pick up denim & k 17 sts; then pick up white & k 7 sts; pick up lt. gray & k 11 sts; pick up mint & k to end of row.
Row 36: P 20 sts, drop mint; pick up lt. gray & p 8 sts; then pick up mint & p 3 sts; pick up white & p 7 sts; pick up denim & p 15 sts; pick up mint & p to end of row.
Row 37: K 19 sts, drop mint; pick up denim & k 15 sts; then pick up mint & k 10 sts; pick up lt. gray & k 8 sts; pick up mint & k to end of row.
Row 38: P 40 sts, drop mint; pick up denim & p 5 sts; then pick up mint & p to end of row.
Row 39: K 28 sts, drop mint; pick up denim & k 5 sts; then pick up mint & k to end of row.
Row 40: P 37 sts, drop mint; pick up denim & p 3 sts; then pick up mint & k 1 sts; pick up denim & p 3 sts; pick up mint & p to end of row.
Row 41: K 28 sts, drop mint; pick up denim & k 3 sts; then pick up mint & k 2 sts; pick up denim & k 3 sts; pick up mint & k to end of row.
Row 42: P 37 sts, drop mint; pick up denim & p 3 sts; then pick up mint & p 3 sts pick up denim & p 3 sts; pick up mint & k to end of row.
Row 43: K 28 sts, drop mint; pick up denim & k 3 sts; then pick up mint & k 4 sts pick up denim & k 3 sts; pick up mint & k to end of row.
Row 44: P 33 sts, drop mint; pick up denim & p 3 sts; then pick up mint & p 5 sts pick up denim & p 3 sts; pick up mint & p to end of row.
Row 45: K 28 sts, drop mint; pick up denim & k 3 sts; then pick up mint & k 6 sts pick up denim & k 3 sts; pick up mint & k to end of row.
Row 46: P 31 sts, drop mint; pick up denim & p 3 sts; then pick up mint & p 7 sts pick up denim & p 3 sts; pick up mint & p to end of row.
Design in place.
Backstitch & Chain Stitch around designs.
Rows 47 thru 62: With mint, work these rows st. st; EO Mint & attach Chamois.
Work the towel topper decrease row as follows: P 2 – P 3 tog across row to last 2 sts: end P 2 sts: 27 sts on needle.
Change from knitting needles to crochet hook and work in sc as follows: dec 1 st EA end until 8 sts remain.
Sc across 8 sts, for 17 rows.
Sl st x3; ch 6 and sl st in same sp; sl at to end. Turn.
Dc x12 in chain loop; EO.
MOD Tide Pool Kitchen Towel; Finished.
Add a decorative trim edging to the button loop of your choice.
Sew button in place and weave in loose ends.
MOD GARTER ST SQUARE DISHRAG:
Cast on 2 stitches.
Row 1: Knit 1-Inc 1 st in next st.
Row 2: Knit 1-Inc-knit across the row.
Row 3: Knit 2-Inc-knit across row.
Row 4: Repeat Row 3 until you have 50 stitches on the needle.
Row 5: Knit 1, Knit 2 together, knit to the end of the row. Repeat Row 5 until you have 3 stitches left on the needle; K 3 sts tog - EO off and weave in loose ends.
This is not a new design pattern - I designed a pink tulip towel in 2021; same pattern, different colors … but, I added leaves (MOD) to today's design ;-)
This design looks complicated, but it really isn't. And it makes up quickly.
Materials: Cotton yarn in 4 colors of choice (I used Variegated Blue, White, Variegated Orange, and Green)
# 9 knitting needles
#J/10 crochet hook
Terms Used:
CO = cast on
K = knit
P = purl
Rpt = repeat
Sc = single crochet
Dc = double crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
EO = end off work
With Blue, CO 72 sts & work 3 rows g st for hemline foundation.
Work 4 rows of stockinette stitch; drop Blue, and attach White.
Tulip Pattern:
Row 1: Repeat the following procedure: K 1, K 2; *K 1 in back, K 2* across row - end K 1 in back, K 2.
Row 2: Repeat the following procedure: K 1, P 1, P 1 in back; *P 2, P 1 in back* across row - end P 1 in back, P 2, K 1.
Row 3: Rpt the first row.
Row 4: Rpt the second row.
Backside of tulip design.
Frontside of tulip design.
Row 5 (stems foundation row): Repeat the following procedure: K 2, *K 1 in back, P 1, K 1 in back* across row - end P 1, k 2.
Row 6: Repeat the following procedure: K 1, P 1, *K 1, P 1 in back* across row - end P 1, K 1.
Row 7: Rpt the fifth row.
Row 8: Rpt the sixth row.
Row 9 (tulip blossoms foundation row): If you wish colored blossoms, attach Orange yarn for the P sts, and keep to White for the K sts – carrying yarn in back as with all jacquard patterns. If you do not wish a colored pattern, just stick to the textured pattern plain. Repeat the following procedure: K 1, K 1 in back, *P 2, K 1 in back* across row - end K 2.
Row 10: Repeat the following procedure: K 1, P 1, *K 2, P 1 in back* across row - end P 1, K 1.
Row 11: Rpt the ninth row.
Row 12: Rpt the tenth row; drop Orange, & attach White.
Rows 13 thru 17: Repeat 1st & 2nd rows; alternately; tie off White.
You should have 24 rows total from start of work, forward.
MOD Tulip Stems: Under a 'tulip head' … attach Green at the 4th st up from the base of starting White row, and work in duplicate st to the base of tulip color. Do this for every tulip across White insert.
MOD Leaf design.
Drop White (or all yarns); and attach Blue. Continue in st. st. until you have reached a total of 62 rows from the beginning of total work.
Work the towel topper decrease row as follows: K 2 – K 3 tog across row to last 2 sts: end K 2 sts: 27 sts on needle.
Change from knitting needles to crochet hook and work in sc as follows: dec 1 st EA end until 8 sts remain.
Sc for 13 rows.
Sl st x5; ch 6 and sl st in same sp; sl at to end. Turn.
Dc x12 in chain loop; EO
Add a decorative trim edging to the button loop of your choice.
Sew button in place and weave in loose ends.
MOD GARTER ST SQUARE DISHRAG:
Cast on 2 stitches.
Row 1: Knit 1-Inc 1 st in next st.
Row 2: Knit 1-Inc-knit across the row.
Row 3: Knit 2-Inc-knit across row.
Row 4: Repeat Row 3 until you have 50 stitches on the needle.
Row 5: Knit 1, Knit 2 together, knit to the end of the row. Repeat Row 5 until you have 3 stitches left on the needle; K 3 sts tog - EO off and weave in loose ends.
MY MINISTRY AUTHORIZATION: (https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2025/02/my-ministry-authorization.html)
Recap:^Paul, the aged & experienced #apostle, writes to the young ##pastor ^^Timothy, who is facing a heavy burden of responsibility(the weight of duty and honor that comes with certain privileges) in the ^^^Church at Ephesus:
Asia Minor during the time Paul wrote the Letters of 1 Timothy.
Evidence From Ephesus For The Reliability of Scripture: https://biblearchaeologyreport.com/2017/11/06/evidence-from-ephesus-for-the-reliability-of-scripture/
It is believed that historical timeframes place Paul in Philippi around A.D. 62 - 63, where he wrote the 1 Timothy letters (3:14 & 15). He wrote these letters to Timothy, who was serving as his representative(a person who speaks or acts on behalf of a group or another person; representatives are often chosen because they share similar characteristics or viewpoints with the group they represent) in Ephesus - and perhaps in other churches in the province of Asia. In biblical times, Asia Minor was a region in southwest Asia that included most of modern-day Turkey. It was a key region in the Early Christian Mission … and the birthplace of the first Christian Churches.
The task assigned to Timothy is challenging - false doctrine(a different teaching and does not agree with the sound words of Yeshua Ha'Mashiach and Scriptural teaching that accords with godliness) must be erased(to destroy all traces of; remove completely), public worship safeguarded(to protect someone or something from harm or destruction), and mature leadership(the ability to demonstrate self-awareness, emotional regulation, and ethical decision-making; mature leaders are humble, value others, and are lifelong learners) developed. In addition to the conduct(behavior = examples include how they treat others, follow rules, and take responsibility) of the Church, Paul talks pointedly(direct; no wiggle room) about the conduct of the minister. Timothy must be on his guard lest his youthfulness become a liability(to hold back; prevent), rather than an asset(advantage = benefit; resource), to the ^^^^Gospel. He must be careful to avoid false teachers and greedy motives (selfish and excessive desires for more than what is needed; to want more of anything - including money, power, possessions, or status), pursuing instead righteousness(live in accordance with Elohim's teachings, which include faith, love, and generosity), Godliness(a life that honors God and is characterized by reverence and devotion), faith(complete confidence or trust in a person or thing; loyalty or allegiance to a person or cause = in Christianity, faith is trust in God and his promises, even & especially if those promises cannot yet be seen to be happening), love(defined by Yeshua as putting others before oneself; a selfless, sacrificial, and unconditional love that is patient, kind, and forgiving), perseverance(the ability to endure and keep going through challenges, difficulties, and setbacks), and the gentleness(showing care and respect for others in action, and speaking) that befits(be appropriate for = especially in the context of a believer's actions, attitudes, and behaviors) a man of God.
Paul's letters were sent to strengthen his young protégé(noun - pro·té·gé ˈprōt-ə-ˌzhā : a person under the care or training of someone influential) to boldly preach the Gospel message that *Yeshua Ha’Mashiach is the "one Mediator(comes from the Latin word medius, which means middle = middleman) between **Elohim and men (2:5), and '***Elohei was manifest(to make clear or show plainly) in the flesh, justified by the ****Ruach HaKo'desh, seen by ####angels, preached among the #####Gentiles, believed on(an older, less commonly used form of the phrase "believe in") in the world, and received up(appears in Acts 1:2 and Mark 16:19, referring to the changing of location = a physical rising in an upward direction of Yeshua, into =!Heaven) in glory(praise, honor; magnificence or great beauty)'(3:16). Yeshua is the source of spiritual strength, faith, and love (1: 12 & 14); He 'came into this world to save(to rescue or deliver from danger or harm; to preserve or guard from injury, destruction, or loss)sinners(those whose behavior was considered outside of Elohim's moral, ceremonial, civil Law in an open and obvious way)' (1:15) and 'gave(willfully & freely give- to offer; to present) Himself a ransom(from the Hebrew word (kofer) = the basic meaning of covering) for all' (2:6) as 'the Savior of all men - especially of those who believe' (4:10).
Lamb - 'The Sacrifice Lamb' messianic song:
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM_cD1LfkkI)
Listed in 1 Timothy 3 are the qualifications for Leaders of Elohim's Body - the elders & deacons. Notably absent are qualities of worldly success or position. Instead, Paul enumerates (to list or count off, one by one)Character qualities(traits that make up a person's overall character; these descriptions can be physical, emotional, mental, or moral) demonstrating that true leadership emanates from our walk with Elohim, rather than from achievements or vocational(skillful) success.
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1 TIMOTHY ~ Chapter 5
How To Treat All People
(vv. 1 thru 16)
"Do not rebuke(a strong expression of disapproval, reproof, or correction) an older man, but exhort(cheer, inspire, pep up, root on; gently urge)him as a father, the younger men as brothers, the older women as mothers, the younger women as sisters; with all purity. Honor widows who are really widows. But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show piety(a quality of reverence and devotion to Yeshua, along with respect for others; the practice of living in obedience to Elohim's will) at home and to repay their parents - for this is good and acceptable before Elohim.
Now she - who is really a widow, and left alone, trusts in Elohim and continues in supplications and prayers night and day (Acts 26:7). But she, who lives in pleasure(generations of philosophers, as far back as ancient days, describe pleasure as: sense, wealth, skill, amity = questionable friendships, a good name, power, piety, benevolence, malevolence = spiteful behaviors, memory, imagination = a human faculty - thought process that traffics in images, symbols, myths, and stories, expectation, pleasures dependent on association, and the pleasures of sexual relief), is dead(willful separation from Elohim, which unchecked will lead to eternal separation) while she lives.
And these things command(to order, direct, or charge someone to do something, often with authority; to govern, or lead), that they may be blameless(someone who diligently seeks to obey God, so that other people have no room to criticize their conduct).
But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith(faith is more than just believing in God's existence; it's trusting in him for salvation and surrendering your life to him) and is worse than an unbeliever(someone who doesn't believe in Jesus Christ and the authority of the Scriptures)~(Isaiah 58:7 & Matthew 18:17).
Do not let a widow(The Hebrew word translated "widow" is almana [h"n'm.l; ], and it signifies a married woman whose husband has died and who remains unmarried)under 60 years old be taken into the count(record, panel, slate, listing. any list, roll, or register)… and not unless she has been the wife of only 1 man, well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the ^^^^^saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.
But refuse the younger widows; for when they have begun to grow wanton(excessive, rebellious, or sexually immodest) against Yeshua, they desire to marry, having condemnation because they have cast off their first solemn promise to the Faith. And besides - they learn to be idle(lacking productivity, being lazy, or inactive; failing to use resources or time wisely, or to not fulfilling responsibilities), wandering from home to home, and not only idle but also gossips(a tattler; tattletale = usually about other people's business) and busybodies(someone who meddles in the affairs of others, often in an uninvited way), saying things which they ought not. Therefore I desire that the younger widows marry, bear children, manage the house, give no opportunity to the adversary(an opponent or enemy who opposes Elohim's Will or His People; the term is often used to refer to Satan, the embodiment of evil) to speak reproachfully(from the Hebrew word "cherpah" (חֶרְפָּה), which can mean disgrace, shame, or scorn). For some have already turned aside after *****Satan.
If any believing man or woman has widows in their family, let them relieve(to free someone or something from pain, distress, or burden; to provide comfort or support) them, and do not let the Church be burdened(weighed down, or carrying a heavy load) - that it may relieve those who really are widows, having no one to look out after them.
How To Treat The Elders
(vv. 17 thru 20)
Let the ###elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the Word(relating to the Bible, or in accordance with the Scriptures) & doctrine(the teachings of Scripture that establish the foundation of Biblical belief). For Scripture says, 'You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain', & Yeshua said, 'The laborer is worthy of his wages.'
Do not receive an accusation(a charge of wrongdoing) against an elder except from 2 or 3 witnesses(people present a testimony about the truth of what they personally have seen, experienced, or heard).
Those who are sinning(going against God's will, or disobeying God's laws and commandments), rebuke(a strong expression of disapproval, reproof, or correction)in the presence of all, that the rest will fear Elohim and cease.
Fourth Charge: Observe These Things Without Prejudice
(vv 21 thru 25)
I charge you before Elohim & Yeshua Ha'Mashiach, and the elect angels(Satan was able to deceive many angels in his rebellion, and those creatures became “fallen” angels, or demons (Matthew 25:41; Revelation 12:3–4) - in contrast, the angels who remained faithful to the Elohei are known as “holy angels” or “elect angels” (Mark 8:38)), that you observe(to take notice of, to keep, to celebrate; also means to act upon or comply with commands) these things without prejudice(a bias or unfair judgment based on differences), doing nothing with partiality(showing favoritism)~(Deuteronomy 1:17).
Do not lay hands on anyone(place one's hands on or over, especially in confirmation = be careful and not appoint someone to a leadership position)hastily(too quickly), nor share in other people's sins: keep yourself pure(the quality of being faultless; uncompromised)~(Ephesians 5:6-7).
No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your frequent(often = many times)infirmities(weakness, disease, or suffering).
Some men's sins are clearly evident(clearly seen or understood), preceding(coming before the set time) them to judgment(Elohim's separation of the righteous from the wicked; the wicked being sent to Hell) - but those of some men, follow later (Galatians 5:19-21).
Likewise, the good works of some are clearly evident - and those that are otherwise(quietly busy doing Elohim's Will), cannot be hidden(kept secret)."
^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.
^^^Church = The word translated "Church" is the translation of the Greek term ekklesia, and is used in the New Covenant (New Testament) to identify the community of believers in Yeshua Ha'Mashiach. This word is the Greek words kaleo (to call), with the prefix ek (out). Thus, the word means "the called out ones."
However, the English word "Church" does not come from ekklesia but from the word kuriakon, which means "dedicated to the Lord."
^^^^Good News = Gospel: the word is derived from the Anglo-Saxon term, god-spell, meaning “good story”; Biblically speaking, gospel is a rendering of the Latin evangelium and the Greek euangelion, meaning “good news” or “good telling”.
#Apostle (/əˈpɒsəl/) = in its literal sense, is an emissary. The word is derived from Ancient Greek ἀπόστολος (apóstolos), literally "one who is sent off", itself derived from the verb ἀποστέλλειν (apostéllein), "to send off". The purpose of such sending off is usually to convey a message, and thus "messenger" is a common alternative translation; other common translations include "ambassador" and "envoy".
Apostle in the Gospels is one of an authoritative New Testament group sent out to preach the gospel and made up especially of Christ's 12 original disciples and Paul.
##Pastor = mentioned in the New Covenant (New Testament), pastor means a leader of a congregation; an overseer. The term "pastor" comes from the Latin word pastor, which means "shepherd".
###Elders = In both the Old and New Testaments, the term "elder" indicates one of advanced age (Heb. zaqen [eqz]; Gk. presbyteros [presbuvtero"]) who had a office of leadership within the People of God.
####Angel: (n) – a spiritual being in position of attendant, agent, or messenger of Elohim (often represented in human form with wings and a long robe).
#####Gentile = person who is not Jewish. The word stems from the Hebrew term ha-goyim, “the nations,” meant nations of the world that were not Hebrew.
*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.
**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.
***Elohei: is a Hebrew word that means "my God". It is a personal form of the name "Elohim", which is a common name for God in the Bible.
****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").
*****Satan (aka: Lucifer) = A name for the leader of the devils; an angel who was cast from heaven into hell because he rebelled against Elohim. Lucifer is usually identified with Satan. The name Lucifer, which means “bearer of light” or “morning star,” refers to his former splendor as the greatest of the angels (Isaiah 14:12-15).
=!Heaven: The Hebrews acknowledge three heavens – the atmosphere surrounding Earth; the firmament of outer space, in which the stars are placed; and the heaven of Heavens, or third heaven, which is the residence of Elohim.
Among Christians, Heaven is the place where the omnipresent God of Gods dwells and manifests His supreme glory; this habitation of Elohei is represented by the residence of angels and the blessed spirits of those who are rewarded eternal salvation.
