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Thursday, May 23, 2024

1 TIMOTHY ~ Chapter 2/Thursday Bible Study

*Paul wrote 1st Timothy from Macedonia in A.D. 62 or 63, while **Timothy was serving as his representative in Ephesus and perhaps in other ***churches in the province of Asia. Timothy was to appoint elders, combat false doctrine, and supervise (keep watch over and direct activity; to make certain that everything is done correctly for security purposes) church life (fellowship gathering is important because it helps us pursue godliness and prioritize our relationship with ****Elohim - to learn the truth about the one true living God, and join together to disciple others to come to know Him as well) as an apostolic representative (to walk in the ways and teaching of *****Yeshua, the way the #Apostles did; to be apostolic is to be a disciple of Yeshua Ha'Mashiach: to preach the whole ##Gospel message with the Old Testament as the foundation, and the New Testament its fulfilment).

Paul's Macedonian Call = Early Church
Asia Minor Provinces; Biblical during Paul's time.

In this chapter, Paul emphasizes (give special importance to something in speaking or writing; make something more clearly understood) *****Yeshua Ha'Mashiach as the "one Mediator (a go-between person) between Elohim and men" (v. 2:5); and ****God was manifested (to show something clearly, through signs or actions) in the flesh, justified (having or shown to have a just, right, or reasonable basis) in the ******Ruach HaKo'desh, seen by ^angels, preached among the ^^gentiles, believed on in the world, and received up in glory. Yeshua is the source of spiritual strength, faith, and love (vv. 1:12 &14). He "came into the world to save sinners" (v. 1:15) and "gave Himself as a ransom (high-end payment for the release of someone or something from captivity) for all" (v. 2:6) as the Savior of all mankind, especially of those who believe.

Paul's charge (to strongly and firmly request in an authoritative manner) concerning doctrine (a set of beliefs; the word comes from the Latin doctor for “teacher,” so think of a doctrine as basic teachings): After his greeting (vv. 1:1 & 2), Paul warns Timothy about the growing problem with false doctrines, particularly as they relate (make or show a connection between; feel sympathy with; identify with) to the misuse (to use incorrectly; to misapply) of ###Mosaic Law (vv. 1:3 thru 11). The aging apostle then recounts his radical conversion to *****Christ and subsequent (following, later, succeeding) calling to the ministry (vv. 1:12 thru 17). Timothy, too, has received a divine calling, and Paul charges him to fulfill it without wavering in the doctrine or conduct (vv. 1:18 thru 20).

Paul's charge concerning public worship: Turning his attention to the church at large, Paul addresses the issues of Church worship & leadership. Efficacious (having the power to produce a desired effect) public prayer should be a part of worship, and Paul associates this with the role of men in the church (vv. 2:1 thru 8). He then turns to the role of women (vv. 2:9 thru 15), wherein he emphasizes the importance of the inner quality of godliness (the quality or practice of conforming to the laws and wishes of God; devoutness and moral uprightness: reflecting the nature of the kingdom of God in the course of everyday life).

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1 TIMOTHY ~ Chapter 2

Prayer In Public Worship

(vv. 1 thru 8)

"Therefore I exhort (strongly encourage or urge someone to do something) first of all that supplications (a humble request asking for Elohim's help), prayers (a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to Elohim), intercessions (a religious service, especially a regular prayer appointment, in which people gather in order to pray together), and giving of thanks be made for all men - for kings and all who are in authority (the power or the right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience), that we may lead (an action; an example for others to follow) a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness (godliness can only be gained through daily dying to self and living in obedience to Yeshua - learning from Him how to walk in humility) and reverence (honor felt or shown; profound adoring awe) - (Romans 13:1).For this is good and acceptable in the sight of ****God our Savior (Romans 12:2), Who desires that all mankind to be saved and to come to the saving knowledge of the Truth: for there is one God and one Mediator between God and man … the Man Yeshua Ha'Mashiach (God in the flesh), Who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified to (to bear witness; to show, or give evidence) in due time (Mark 10:45) for which I was appointed (to be given a task or a job) a preacher and an apostle - I am speaking the truth in Christ and not lying - a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth (Ephesians 3:7 & 8; Galatians 1:15 & 16). Therefore I desire that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting (Psalm 134:2 & Luke 23:34).

Women in Public Worship

(vv. 9 thru 15)

In like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest (neither bold nor self-assertive; tending toward low key = not dramatic, over-the-top or intense; done in a way that doesn't bring too much attention) apparel (any item that can be worn on the body = clothing, hats, bags, ect.), with propriety (appropriate, or fitting) and moderation (tries not to be too extreme to the left or right = to hold a middle ground), not with fancy hair styles, showy jewelry, or costly clothing … but, which is proper for women claiming godliness, with good works. Let women learn in silence with all submission (the action or fact of accepting or yielding to the will or authority of another person). And I do not permit (to let someone do something. It comes from the Latin permittere which means "give up, allow to pass through") a woman to teach (come from the Greek term didasko = "to teach": the usual word for "teach" in the New Testament signifies either to hold a discourse with others in order to instruct them in the studies of authorized positions) or to have authority (the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience) over (at a higher level; position at a higher level than) a man; but to be in silence (provides a tranquil space that promotes a sense of peace, tranquility, and mental clarity) - (1 Corinthians 14:34): for Adam was created first, then Eve. And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression (trans-gresh'-un = to pass over or beyond; to overpass, as any rule prescribed as the limit of duty; to break or violate, as a law, civil or moral; the violation of a law or known principle of rectitude = a formal word that comes from the Latin adjective rectus, which means both “right” and “straight,” and ultimately from the Latin verb regere, meaning “to lead straight”; breach of command; offense; crime; sin)

Nevertheless she will be saved in childbearing if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control."


*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."

Believer: someone who has put faith and trust in the redemptive work of Yeshua Ha'Mashiach through His death on the cross and subsequent resurrection.

****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 Tzur Yishi = Hebrew: Rock of my salvation (2 Samuel 22:47) - rock is poetically used to indicate the strength of God as the ground of all being in the universe.

*****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.

Lord Jesus Christ (in Greek: Kyrios Iēsous Christos) = the most formal title for Jesus (Yeshua). It occurs often in the New Testament letters.

The word “Lord” has a wide range of uses; it can be a simple respectful “Sir” or a more formal, “Master.” But the New Testament also uses “Lord” of God. The word “Christ” is the anglicized form of the Greek word meaning “anointed one” or “Messiah.” “Lord Jesus Christ” reminds us that Jesus is both the promised Messiah and our God.

******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").

#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.

##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”.

###The Law = Torah refers to the law, especially the law - or teachings - given by God to the Israelites through Moses which can be found in the Old Testament of the Bible. Mosaic Law begins with The Ten Commandments and includes rules regarding religious observances outlined in the "first five books" of the Torah, which are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

^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.


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Tuesday, May 21, 2024

HARD DAYS; Ocean Park-WA


Some days are just plain h.a.r.d. to get through.

And the gloominess that accompanies constant rainfall only makes hard days harder :-(

The rain made the day gloomier …

Stevie Ray Vaughn - 'Texas Flood': 
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCCcEVBZcdA)

While the sky cried, I busied myself.
A new ABB design; 'Fish Scale' pattern.

Between listening to rainfall, and working up my new angel baby blanket design … I answered phone calls and texts from a brother, and a sister, who sent me love via the airwaves ;-)

Elohim always lets me know He sees what is happening in my life.

He knows my heart - and judges it fairly.

He blesses me; and favors me with love that cushions the freefall I find myself experiencing again (physical death is not part of it this time, thank the Lord).

Grieving is hard - regardless of the grief-stricken situation and unwanted circumstances.

Elohim put a huge heart above Independence last evening … it was comforting to me.

Monday, May 20, 2024

LIFE LATELY IS A PAIN IN THE ASS; Ocean Park-WA


Last Thursday I brought this little pro-life baby bottle home to fill with coins, and planned on returning it this Thursday … along with this book, I also brought home with me last week:


But … I will not be in Rosburg on Thursdays the rest of this month: my piriformis muscle has decided to pitch a fit and effectively put me out of commission 🥺

I'm in a lot of pain, can barely walk on my left leg without wanting to scream; needless to say - if I can't stand or creep across the floor without shooting pain, I won't be bale to drive. Having stairs in the house to deal with will hold up the healing process. This process could take weeks - possibly months, with the inside stairs to deal with. I'm praying for a SPEEDY recovery.


Basically all I can do with this tricky muscle is rest the muscle so it loosens up and relieves nerve pressure. I have to alternate laying down, sitting, and walking … without doing too much of any of it. The muscle isn't so tight this morning because I massaged it all night long when it throbbed; but yesterday I felt like I was dragging a painful wooden leg around, all day long. When it gets real bad I used to get a cortisone shot, which gave me instant relief; but can't do that this time - getting in and out of Beast Betsy would literally make me scream: she sits half my height off the ground 😳, and though I love riding in her, I can't do that today. So, I'm just doing what I can do to ease the pain.

This Post will give you an indication of how much of a leg stretch I need to get into our red beauty ;-)

"THE END STRETCH" Post: (https://jeastofeden.blogspot.com/2023/04/the-end-stretch.html)

Add to this leg pain a broken marriage pain, and life lately is a real pain in the ass.

Holland

Elle King - 'Good Thing Gone': 
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZuzhM5RoE8)

MOD ANGEL BABY BLANKETS~Crochet 15" Angel Baby Blanket Patterns

I made these little scraps of blankets months ago … but we are Road Gypsies, and I finally this morning (while we are hunkered down on the PNW peninsula), able to find the time to write these pattern directions out :-)

All four of them are using simple stitches, so they make up very quickly ;-)


#1) MOD OPENWORK & LITTLE BLOCKS~15" Angel Baby Blanket

Boy; Blue & Green.

This pattern is an original design that uses three basic crochet stitches; it is very simple, and very easy to make.

Materials: Baby Yarn - I used a solid color (MC) White = girl & Blue = boy, and a contrasting color (CC) Lullaby Variegated = girl & Green = boy; #G/6 aluminum crochet hook; scissors; tapestry needle.

Terms used:

ch = chain

sts = stitches

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

sl st = slip stitch

ea = each

rpt = repeat

T = turn


Row 1: Begin with MC, and make a ch of 75 sts; turn and make a sc in 2nd st from hook - sc in ea ch to end (73 sc): T

Row 2: Ch 3; dc in 2nd ch from hook, & *ch 1 - skip 1 ch -dc in next st*; rpt from * to * across row (36 ct. openwork): T

Row 3: Ch 3 & skip a st, then dc x4 - skip next st … then work as follows *dc next st - skip next st - dc x5 - skip next st*; rpt from * to * across row, ending row with dc x4 - skip next st - dc last st (12 ct blocks): T

Row 4: Rpt row 3.

MOD Openwork & Block pattern; crochet.

Repeat rows 2 through 4, working pattern as written - openwork posts on row 2 will not match posts of rows 3 & 4; it is designed that way.

Work  pattern for a length of 15", and top piece with a row of sc. EO

Sl st a decorative line across ea block center; weave in ends.

Decorative sl st across center of blocks …

Edge with CC for colorful edging as follows: at lower left side - with front of work facing you, sc in ea st around blanket making 2 sts in all corners (280 sc - including corner sts; 76 sc = top/bottom (includes the corner sts) & 64 sc down ea side).

Sc ending around entire blanket.


#2) MOD FORGET-ME-NOT ~15" Angel Baby Blanket

This pattern is an easy, simple single crochet & double crochet pattern; it works up very quickly.

MOD 15-in. Angel Baby Blanket finished ;-)

Materials: Baby Yarn - I used a solid color (MC), and a Variegated color (CC), but you could use two solids, or just work with one color; #G/6 aluminum crochet hook; scissors; tapestry needle.

Terms used:

mc = main color

cc = contrast color

ch = chain

sts = stitches

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

ea = each

rpt = repeat

T = turn

EO = end off


Make a ch of 62 sts. Work a foundation row of sc across; ch 3 – T.

Row 1: (1 dc, ch 2, 1 sc) in 1st st, *skip 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 1 sc) in next st*; rpt from * to * across row – end 1 dc-ch 2-1 sc in last st.

Row 2 & following rows: Ch 2, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch 2 space of previous row, *(2 dc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch 2 space of previous row*; rpt from * to * across row – end 1 dc-ch 2-1 sc in last st.

'Forget-Me-Not' pattern; crochet.
Rented this movie to watch while I work.
Pattern progressing nicely …

Work to a length of 15-inches.

Edge with CC as follows: at lower left side - with front of work facing you, sc in ea st around blanket making 2 sts in all corners.

Working a sc border around entire blanket …


#3) MOD FANCY STRIPES~15" Angel Baby Blanket

'Fancy Stripes' ABB; 15-in. crochet.

This pattern is another easy, simple pattern, using staggered single crochet stitches for a nicely colored effect; it works up very quickly.

Materials: Baby Yarn in two colors - a Variegated Blue (MC), and Yellow (CC); #G/6 aluminum crochet hook; scissors; tapestry needle.

Terms used:

ch = chain

sts = stitches

sc = single crochet

ea = each

rpt = repeat

T = turn


Row 1: Begin with MC, and make a ch of 62 sts; Work a foundation row of sc across; ch 1 – T.

Rows 1 & 2: With blue, sc across row. DO NOT CUT YARN - carry it up the side as you work the pattern rows.

Row 3: Attach yellow, and work across row as follows; *2 sc, 1 long sc made in the corresponding st of the previous row below*.

Row 4: With yellow, sc across row. DO NOT CUT YARN - carry it up the side as you work the pattern rows.

Rows 5 & 6: Picking up blue again, sc across row.

Row 7: Picking up yellow again, work across row as follows; 1 sc, *1 long sc made in the corresponding st of the previous row below, 1 sc in EA of the two end sts*.

Row 8: With yellow, sc across row.

Continue in set pattern for a length of 15". EO.

Edge with CC as follows: at lower left side - with front of work facing you, sc in ea st around blanket making 2 sts in all corners.


#4) MOD RIDGE STITCH~15" Angel Baby Blanket

This pattern is an easy, simple single crochet pattern throughout; it works up very quickly.

15" Angel Baby Blanket

Materials: Baby Yarn - I used three solid colors: Mint Green, White & Baby Blue, (but you could use a single color … or two solids); #G/6 aluminum crochet hook; scissors; tapestry needle.

Terms used:

ch = chain

sts = stitches

sc = single crochet

sl st = slip stitch

ea = each

rpt = repeat

T = turn


Row 1: Begin with MC, and make a ch of 62 sts; Work a foundation row of sc across; ch 1 – T.

Row 2: *Work 1 sc, inserting hook into back loop at the head of EA st of previous row* across row; ch-T

Sc in back loop of previous row …
If using different colors = work 2 rows same color.
DO NOT CUT YARNS = carry each thread up backside of work.
Work carried yarn into pattern ON BACKSIDE of work.

Continue in set pattern for a length of 15". EO.

Edge with CC as follows: at lower left side - with front of work facing you, sc in ea st around blanket making 2 sts in all corners.

Sc around entire ABB.

USA STRONGARMS CHINA CO. NEAR WY NUKE ARSENAL TO SELL OUT

It's a little too little - a little too late: typical of the obiden admin …

USA Congress members sleeping with chinese spies.
The biden cartel working for decades with chinese cartels, in china.

USA Military personnel holding hands with foreign coup leaders and slipping military secrets under the radar.

This {crackdown} is simply an Election Year game, designed to make the highly INEFFECTIVE obiden coup sellable to the tunnel-vision political sheep.

US to force Chinese company near nuke arsenal in Wyoming to sell its land:  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBN585Ij_Eg)

Also: 'Mystery company' buys $800M of land near California's Travis AFB: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mkZ28AiOF8)

=Mystery group purchases 50,000+ acres in Solano County. Why it's raising federal concerns: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BudiRNUFF08)

=Why is China buying US farmland? Morgan Ortagus explains: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcfSJJhLtG0)

Good News!: Estimated 2.34 Billion Metric Tons of Rare Earth Minerals Discovered In USA: (https://www.theearthandi.org/post/estimated-2-34-billion-metric-tons-of-rare-earth-minerals-discovered-in-us#:~:text=Known%20for%20its%20natural%20beauty,near%20Wheatland%2C%20a%20town%20in)

Sunday, May 19, 2024

HOLLAND'S SEPARATION; Ocean Park-WA

Holland has left me … but he is keeping his old life; and everything that went with it.

Currently, we are sharing the same space because there really is nothing else to do - but our lives are 100% moving in different directions: he is permanently tied to a lost childhood, a cultic Redmill Religion, the oak point craziness, argumentative relatives, past broken relationships, a Neanderthal mindset, a narcissistic mindset, and a Vicodin addiction.

I knew about the redmill religion, and the oak point craziness … but he effectively hid the rest from me until I signed on the dotted line.

NOT COOL 🤬

I have tried to overlook the Vicodin addiction because I know he is in pain - but exactly how much pain is not clear. Personally I do not believe it justifies popping narcotics like candy. He disagrees.

I have met very few of his "friends" … he has begrudgingly met 5 of mine.

He does "not want to be where it is cold, wet, and snowy"; my dream had always been to be a road gypsy, and Holland has more than fulfilled that dream for me - we've covered all of the West, mid-west, CA & AZ.

What happens now, I don't know, but I do KNOW that I do not want to be on the road full-time anymore with a man who is argumentative 24/7/365.

I do not want to constantly be berated because he is still on the Past Life Treadmill where someone (family, friend turned foe, ex-girlfriend, ect.) "did him wrong" = therefore I might, too. It's nutty living.

All I want is to live a peaceful life where laughter, love, and the friendly touch is more important than getting hopeless lost in The Past.

Holland does not let me into his Life.

He keeps things from me - KNOWING that truthfulness is a #1 BIGGIE with me.

I married Holland in good faith, but honestly considering everything he constantly carps about, I can not fathom why he married me when he daily finds things wrong with e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g.I.s.a.y.a.n.d.d.o. I have come to understand that this is {the Redmill Way} … and perhaps THAT is the main problem: he is behaving exactly as the Redmill family does & I will never be a Redmill woman who accepts being treated badly/and or treats others badly.

I could say more, but I won't - what I've already shared is enough to help those who keep asking me how I am doing … see past the smile I wear in public. What I've shared in this post will also help those who are praying for me (or US; whatever is the case when they are praying) understand the warfare I have been dealing with since February 2023.

I was up-front with Holland before we married that I "do not do divorce; I marry for life": he was not up-front with me, concerning anything. 

For a solid year he has been separating himself from me on a monthly basis.

Today is the final straw. I can't - no, let me REPHRASE - I will not do this anymore. For a solid year I have cried, smiled when I felt like crying, and tried to put a good face on a bad situation. But, I deserve better. I am better. And I'm moving on like he has (he wants a separation where he "doesn't have to answer to anyone": now he has one).

He's gonna miss me, bigtime.

This is not a "poor pitiful me, feel sorry for me" Post. This is a clarification Post for all the inquiring minds that have known for a while that things have been off-kilter. Now you know.