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Praying Mantis on our cross today ✝️ 🙏 Praying for all my family and friends … soo many going through soo much right now … love you all dearly Especially awesome and ironic when my #wordoftheyear for this year, 2023, is PRAY #prayingmantis #prayingmantises #praying #pray #prayer #prays “Since the Greeks named them 'prophet' or 'seer,' they believed that praying mantises were oracles and could predict the future. Many cultures also believe that seeing a praying mantbring good luck. In Africa, they have been thought to bring good luck to those they land on, and even bring the dead back to life.” Thanks so much for our cross Uncle Carl https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/facts/praying-mantis

THE EARTH IS CRYING OUT My heart breaks - my soul aches … This country - this world … The evil is rampant - it’s ruining all in its path … You can see it in the faces - As well in their actions … Every time I get online - Every time I am bombarded with examples … There are fights, riots, & demolishing - Thefts, vandalism, & no self-respect … Do you see it as well - Or is it only my heart which is crying out … Cancel this, persecute that - Taking out frustrations on innocent ones … What are we going to do - Are we going to sit back & let all be gone … We must stay in prayer for our country & our world - We must run to God for strength to stand strong … We cannot just sit on the sidelines - We must do whatever we can to bring God back to the forefront … If we do not we are equally to blame - If we do not who are we to judge the evil … God help the innocents; we must protect them now - God help us all; we must save the lost & ourselves … Mary Joan Dickson (Joanie) Friday 28 April 2023 (rough draft) Peace - Blessings & Love to all / always (^_|) 🙏❤️‍🩹🤲😢

Day 10 of the 12 days of Christmas 10 Lords-a-leaping were the 10 commandments = These are the laws God gave to Moses on Mount Sinai as the foundation of a Godly life. You can find the full version of each commandment in Exodus 20:2-17. Though Advent officially starts the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, I did readings throughout December 1-25; the typical days on a secular Advent / Christmas calendar. I am now doing readings specifically for the 12 Days of Christmas, as they reflect the time leading up to Epiphany. #advent #adventcalendar #advent2022 #Christmas #christmas2022 #ChristmasReadings #adventandchristmas #AdventReadings #12daysofchristmas #Epiphany #WeekOneOfAdvent #twelvedaysofchristmas https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/12-days-of-christmas https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-christmas/twelve-days-christmas.htm https://wordtoworship.com/song/14526 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EBShVUTH0U https://www.neverthirsty.org/bible-qa/qa-archives/question/how-old-was-jesus-when-the-wise-men-found-him/

Day 11 of the 12 days of Christmas 11 Pipers Piping = stood for the eleven faithful disciples = Andrew, Peter, John, James, Phillip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James, Simon, and Jude. The twelfth apostle was Judas, who betrayed Christ Though Advent officially starts the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, I did readings throughout December 1-25; the typical days on a secular Advent / Christmas calendar. I am now doing readings specifically for the 12 Days of Christmas, as they reflect the time leading up to Epiphany. #advent #adventcalendar #advent2022 #Christmas #christmas2022 #ChristmasReadings #adventandchristmas #AdventReadings #12daysofchristmas #Epiphany #WeekOneOfAdvent #twelvedaysofchristmas https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/12-days-of-christmas https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-christmas/twelve-days-christmas.htm https://www.logos.com/grow/what-is-advent/

Day 11 of the 12 days of Christmas 11 Pipers Piping = stood for the eleven faithful disciples = Andrew, Peter, John, James, Phillip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James, Simon, and Jude. The twelfth apostle was Judas, who betrayed Christ Though Advent officially starts the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, I did readings throughout December 1-25; the typical days on a secular Advent / Christmas calendar. I am now doing readings specifically for the 12 Days of Christmas, as they reflect the time leading up to Epiphany. #advent #adventcalendar #advent2022 #Christmas #christmas2022 #ChristmasReadings #adventandchristmas #AdventReadings #12daysofchristmas #Epiphany #WeekOneOfAdvent #twelvedaysofchristmas https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/12-days-of-christmas https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-christmas/twelve-days-christmas.htm https://www.logos.com/grow/what-is-advent/

Day 9 of the 12 days of Christmas 9 Lady’s-a-dancing = The 9 fruits of the Holy Spirit = Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control … This is found in Galatians 5:22-23 … As Christians grow stronger in their faith and closer to Jesus, these fruits grow and multiply. Though Advent officially starts the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, I did readings throughout December 1-25; the typical days on a secular Advent / Christmas calendar. I am now doing readings specifically for the 12 Days of Christmas, as they reflect the time leading up to Epiphany. #advent #adventcalendar #advent2022 #Christmas #christmas2022 #ChristmasReadings #adventandchristmas #AdventReadings #12daysofchristmas #Epiphany #WeekOneOfAdvent #twelvedaysofchristmas https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/12-days-of-christmas https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-christmas/twelve-days-christmas.htm

Day 9 of the 12 days of Christmas 9 Lady’s-a-dancing = The 9 fruits of the Holy Spirit = Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control … This is found in Galatians 5:22-23 … As Christians grow stronger in their faith and closer to Jesus, these fruits grow and multiply. Though Advent officially starts the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, I did readings throughout December 1-25; the typical days on a secular Advent / Christmas calendar. I am now doing readings specifically for the 12 Days of Christmas, as they reflect the time leading up to Epiphany. #advent #adventcalendar #advent2022 #Christmas #christmas2022 #ChristmasReadings #adventandchristmas #AdventReadings #12daysofchristmas #Epiphany #WeekOneOfAdvent #twelvedaysofchristmas https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/12-days-of-christmas https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-christmas/twelve-days-christmas.htm

Day 8 of the 12 days of Christmas https://youtu.be/SUZoBkj65S4 8 maids a milking / represents the Beatitudes - found in Jesus’s Sermon in the Mount / found in Matthew 5… Though Advent officially starts the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, I did readings throughout December 1-25; the typical days on a secular Advent / Christmas calendar. I am now doing readings specifically for the 12 Days of Christmas, as they reflect the time leading up to Epiphany. #advent #adventcalendar #advent2022 #Christmas #christmas2022 #ChristmasReadings #adventandchristmas #AdventReadings #12daysofchristmas #Epiphany #WeekOneOfAdvent #twelvedaysofchristmas https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/12-days-of-christmas https://www.faithward.org/12-ideas-for-celebrating-the-12-days-of-christmas/

https://youtu.be/nb8jPfkWh8Q Day 2 of the 12 days of Christmas 2 Turtle Doves Though Advent officially starts the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, I did readings throughout December 1-25; the typical days on a secular Advent / Christmas calendar. I am now doing readings specifically for the 12 Days of Christmas, as they reflect the time leading up to Epiphany. #advent #adventcalendar #advent2022 #Christmas #christmas2022 #ChristmasReadings #adventandchristmas #AdventReadings #12daysofchristmas #Epiphany #WeekOneOfAdvent #twelvedaysofchristmas https://sportsfaith.com/12-days-of-christmas/

I pray all had a most wonderfully Blessed & Merry Christmas #Tiktok #notmymusic

CHRISTMAS DAY Week 4 (PEACE) - Day 25 - Advent 2022 Day 1 of the 12 days of Christmas Though Advent officially starts the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, I am doing readings throughout December 1-25; the typical days on a secular Advent / Christmas calendar. Next I will do readings specifically for the 12 Days of Christmas, as they reflect the time leading up to Epiphany. #advent #adventcalendar #advent2022 #Christmas #christmas2022 #ChristmasReadings #adventandchristmas #AdventReadings #12daysofchristmas #Epiphany #WeekOneOfAdvent #twelvedaysofchristmas

Week 4 (PEACE) - Day 23 - Advent 2022 Though Advent officially starts the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, I am doing readings throughout December 1-25; the typical days on a secular Advent / Christmas calendar. Next I will do readings specifically for the 12 Days of Christmas, as they reflect the time leading up to Epiphany. #advent #adventcalendar #advent2022 #Christmas #christmas2022 #ChristmasReadings #adventandchristmas #AdventReadings #12daysofchristmas #Epiphany #WeekOneOfAdvent #twelvedaysofchristmas https://history.denverlibrary.org/news/dos-apellidos-when-families-have-two-surnames https://www.britannica.com/topic/Boxing-Day https://www.google.com/search?q=videos+of+passing+positive+notes&sxsrf=ALiCzsZftcg_PH0prOeEmYjRZs62-r_nsw:1671781078954&source=lnms&tbm=vid&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjEtOnqnY_8AhUeRjABHQ9HBnkQ_AUoAnoECAEQBA&biw=1600&bih=781&dpr=1#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:a6c9dd6f,vid:jm1dgGZ4F28 https://www.passiton.com/inspirational-stories-tv-spots/95-crosswalk https://youtu.be/D5raAP67ynA

Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 & Happy New Year - From our house to yours #christmas #christmastree #christmas2022 #christmasdecor #christmasgift #merrychristmas #merrychristmas🎄 #merrychristmas2022 #merrychristmaseveryone #merrychristmas #feliznavidad #feliznavidad🎄 #seasonsgreetings #seasongreetings2022 #thereasonfortheseason #thereasonfortheseason #happybirthdayjesus #gsd #germanshepherd #germanshepherddog #servicedog #servicedogintraining #christmastree #christmasdecorations #family

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Is it just me or do you see it too? Do you see the resemblance of a fireplace filled with stockings and the manger scene where Jesus was born? They’re both closed in to from both sides and with covering for above. And both open in the lower portion for better viewing of what lies within. The fireplace which keeps us warm in the flesh, and the. Manger Scene where Jesus was born brings us warmth inside our hearts. Are we as transparent as the openness of the fireplace and the manger scene…as we should be…as the birth of Jesus, being transparent, easily seen at the manger scene are? Let us all strive to be more like Jesus in our daily lives, and in this a Christmastime Holiday season, learn from the innocence and transparency of Jesus’s birth. Peace - Blessings & Love to all/always, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Joanie (^_^) 🎁❤️🙏🎄 12/24/2022 *pictures of when we were at the birthplace of Jesus - moma & daddy nearly 50 years before I was Blessed to go with Heroes to Heroes Foundation *

Week 4 (PEACE) - Day 21 - Advent 2022 Though Advent officially starts the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, I am doing readings throughout December 1-25; the typical days on a secular Advent / Christmas calendar. Next I will do readings specifically for the 12 Days of Christmas, as they reflect the time leading up to Epiphany. #advent #adventcalendar #advent2022 #Christmas #christmas2022 #ChristmasReadings #adventandchristmas #AdventReadings #12daysofchristmas #Epiphany #WeekOneOfAdvent #twelvedaysofchristmas Psalm 29:11 Psalm 34:14 Psalm 122:6 Ecclesiastes 3:8 Matthew 5:12 Matthew 5:14-16 John 14:27 Romans 12:16 Romans 12:18 Hebrews 12:14 1 Peter 3:8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggmtULEV4mc https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-let-there-be-peace-on-earth https://hymnary.org/text/let_there_be_peace_on_earth

Week 4 (PEACE) - Day 20 - Advent 2022 Though Advent officially starts the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, I am doing readings throughout December 1-25; the typical days on a secular Advent / Christmas calendar. Next I will do readings specifically for the 12 Days of Christmas, as they reflect the time leading up to Epiphany. #advent #adventcalendar #advent2022 #Christmas #christmas2022 #ChristmasReadings #adventandchristmas #AdventReadings #12daysofchristmas #Epiphany #WeekOneOfAdvent #twelvedaysofchristmas

Week 3 (LOVE) - Day 17 - Advent 2022 Though Advent officially starts the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, I am doing readings throughout December 1-25; the typical days on a secular Advent / Christmas calendar. Next I will do readings specifically for the 12 Days of Christmas, as they reflect the time leading up to Epiphany. #advent #adventcalendar #advent2022 #Christmas #christmas2022 #ChristmasReadings #adventandchristmas #AdventReadings #12daysofchristmas #Epiphany #WeekOneOfAdvent #twelvedaysofchristmas

Week 3 (LOVE) - Day 16 - Advent 2022 Though Advent officially starts the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, I am doing readings throughout December 1-25; the typical days on a secular Advent / Christmas calendar. Next I will do readings specifically for the 12 Days of Christmas, as they reflect the time leading up to Epiphany. #advent #adventcalendar #advent2022 #Christmas #christmas2022 #ChristmasReadings #adventandchristmas #AdventReadings #12daysofchristmas #Epiphany #WeekOneOfAdvent #twelvedaysofchristmas

Week 3 - Day 14 - Advent 2022 Though Advent officially starts the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, I am doing readings throughout December 1-25; the typical days on a secular Advent / Christmas calendar. Next I will do readings specifically for the 12 Days of Christmas, as they reflect the time leading up to Epiphany. #advent #adventcalendar #advent2022 #Christmas #christmas2022 #ChristmasReadings #adventandchristmas #AdventReadings #12daysofchristmas #Epiphany #WeekOneOfAdvent #twelvedaysofchristmas

Week 3 (LOVE) - Day 13 - Advent 2022 Though Advent officially starts the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, I am doing readings throughout December 1-25; the typical days on a secular Advent / Christmas calendar. Next I will do readings specifically for the 12 Days of Christmas, as they reflect the time leading up to Epiphany. #advent #adventcalendar #advent2022 #Christmas #christmas2022 #ChristmasReadings #adventandchristmas #AdventReadings #12daysofchristmas #Epiphany #WeekOneOfAdvent #twelvedaysofchristmas “Christmas Is A Season Of Love” https://youtu.be/2DYxBfiRIb4 https://youtu.be/Ok-dl5KMEsI

Thanksgiving 2022 - What are you thankful for today? My wishes for each of you today. I pray you all know how much each of you mean to me! Love all y’all

Week 3 - Day 15 - Advent 2022 Though Advent officially starts the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, I am doing readings throughout December 1-25; the typical days on a secular Advent / Christmas calendar. Next I will do readings specifically for the 12 Days of Christmas, as they reflect the time leading up to Epiphany. #advent #adventcalendar #advent2022 #Christmas #christmas2022 #ChristmasReadings #adventandchristmas #AdventReadings #12daysofchristmas #Epiphany #WeekOneOfAdvent #twelvedaysofchristmas

I know not to group people together nor all employees connected to one business. So, do not take my comments as such. First, the emergency room staff was wonderful; perfectly professional and sincerely caring. However, most of the nurses that worked with my stepdad were rude to my mother, and my stepdad. They told flat out lies multiple times. They act like they’re following ”rules” but then do not follow all the ”rules”. I have never known such a group of unethical, incompetent & unprofessional nurses. All we can do is pray for my stepdad tonight. I better stop now before I say too much. This is tremendously heartbreaking & infuriating! My grandfather was from Cuba & this country is looking more like Cuba every single day. Dear Jesus be with my stepdad tonight… I pray in you put a shield of protection over him & I pray these issues are resolved …in Jesus Name, Amen 🙏🙏🙏

Week 3 - Day 11 - Advent 2022 Though Advent officially starts the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, I am doing readings throughout December 1-25; the typical days on a secular Advent / Christmas calendar. Next I will do readings specifically for the 12 Days of Christmas, as they reflect the time leading up to Epiphany. #advent #adventcalendar #advent2022 #Christmas #christmas2022 #ChristmasReadings #adventandchristmas #AdventReadings #12daysofchristmas #Epiphany #WeekOneOfAdvent #twelvedaysofchristmas Resources = https://www.yesmagazine.org/health-happiness/2013/12/28/the-ancient-greeks-6-words-for-love-and-why-knowing-them-can-change-your-life?gclid=CjwKCAiA-dCcBhBQEiwAeWidtU1UEOTSfluj4EvXfywuFzUnKUiJrYB-Xh8Q_2boTp04u9UFpe1lsBoCRWAQAvD_BwE