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"But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first."
Matthew 19:30
Matthew 19:30
March 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first."
Matthew 19:30
Matthew 19:30
"Why my soul, are you downcast?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
my savior and my God.
-Psalm 42:5
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
my savior and my God.
-Psalm 42:5
March 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"Why my soul, are you downcast?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
my savior and my God.
-Psalm 42:5
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
my savior and my God.
-Psalm 42:5
"Look, your house is left to you desolate. For i tell you, you will not see me again until you say, 'Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.'"
March 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
"Look, your house is left to you desolate. For i tell you, you will not see me again until you say, 'Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.'"
"Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ, their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 3:18b-20
Philippians 3:18b-20
March 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
"Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ, their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 3:18b-20
Philippians 3:18b-20
"Not that I have already obtained all this (resurrection from the dead), or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me."
Philippians 3:12 parentheses are mine from previous verse.
Philippians 3:12 parentheses are mine from previous verse.
March 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
"Not that I have already obtained all this (resurrection from the dead), or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me."
Philippians 3:12 parentheses are mine from previous verse.
Philippians 3:12 parentheses are mine from previous verse.
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
INVICTUS, William Ernest Henly
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
INVICTUS, William Ernest Henly
March 12, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
INVICTUS, William Ernest Henly
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
INVICTUS, William Ernest Henly
"We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. Whoever says "I know him,' but does not do what he commands, is a liar, and the truth is not in that person."
1 John 2:3-4
Am I familiar enough with the scriptures to actually know what Jesus' words are saying?
1 John 2:3-4
Am I familiar enough with the scriptures to actually know what Jesus' words are saying?
March 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
"We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. Whoever says "I know him,' but does not do what he commands, is a liar, and the truth is not in that person."
1 John 2:3-4
Am I familiar enough with the scriptures to actually know what Jesus' words are saying?
1 John 2:3-4
Am I familiar enough with the scriptures to actually know what Jesus' words are saying?
"and he said to him, 'I will give you all authority and splendor; it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to. If you worship me, it will all be yours.' Jesus answered, 'It is written: -worship the Lord your God and serve him only.-' Luke 4:6-8; Deuteronomy 6:13
March 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
"and he said to him, 'I will give you all authority and splendor; it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to. If you worship me, it will all be yours.' Jesus answered, 'It is written: -worship the Lord your God and serve him only.-' Luke 4:6-8; Deuteronomy 6:13
"Physical needs and wants are important, but loyalty to God is more important." - Tom Wright
Do I have my priorities right?
Do I have my priorities right?
March 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
"Physical needs and wants are important, but loyalty to God is more important." - Tom Wright
Do I have my priorities right?
Do I have my priorities right?
"The devil said to him, 'If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread.' Jesus answered, 'it is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone (but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. Deuteronomy 8:3)' Lule 4:3-4
March 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
"The devil said to him, 'If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread.' Jesus answered, 'it is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone (but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. Deuteronomy 8:3)' Lule 4:3-4
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The future of the Department of Education—and of the students with disabilities who depend on it—will likely hinge on the world views of Donald Trump and Elon Musk, two billionaires who abhor what they perceive as weakness and waste.
What the Assault on Public Education Means for Kids with Disabilities
The future of the Department of Education may hinge on the world views of two billionaires who abhor what they perceive as weakness and waste.
www.newyorker.com
March 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The future of the Department of Education—and of the students with disabilities who depend on it—will likely hinge on the world views of Donald Trump and Elon Musk, two billionaires who abhor what they perceive as weakness and waste.
"Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going. Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you my become children of the light."
John 12:35b-36a
John 12:35b-36a
March 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
"Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going. Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you my become children of the light."
John 12:35b-36a
John 12:35b-36a
"A mighty fortress is our God,
a bulwark never failing;
our helper he against the flood
of mortal ills prevailing,
For still our ancient foe
does seek to work us woe;
his craft and power are great,
and armed with cruel hate,
on earth is not his equal. - Martin Luther
a bulwark never failing;
our helper he against the flood
of mortal ills prevailing,
For still our ancient foe
does seek to work us woe;
his craft and power are great,
and armed with cruel hate,
on earth is not his equal. - Martin Luther
March 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
"A mighty fortress is our God,
a bulwark never failing;
our helper he against the flood
of mortal ills prevailing,
For still our ancient foe
does seek to work us woe;
his craft and power are great,
and armed with cruel hate,
on earth is not his equal. - Martin Luther
a bulwark never failing;
our helper he against the flood
of mortal ills prevailing,
For still our ancient foe
does seek to work us woe;
his craft and power are great,
and armed with cruel hate,
on earth is not his equal. - Martin Luther
"I will say of the Lord, 'He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.'" - Psalm 91:2
March 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
"I will say of the Lord, 'He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.'" - Psalm 91:2
"Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before." - Edgar Allan Poe, THE RAVEN
March 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
"Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before." - Edgar Allan Poe, THE RAVEN
"In him was life, and that life was the light of humankind. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it." - John 1:4-5
March 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
"In him was life, and that life was the light of humankind. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it." - John 1:4-5
"In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it."
John 1:5
John 1:5
March 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
"In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it."
John 1:5
John 1:5
"While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, 'this is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him! - Matthew 17:5
"Speak for your servant is listening" 1 Samuel 3:10
"Speak for your servant is listening" 1 Samuel 3:10
March 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
"While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, 'this is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him! - Matthew 17:5
"Speak for your servant is listening" 1 Samuel 3:10
"Speak for your servant is listening" 1 Samuel 3:10
"A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of."
Luke 6:45
Luke 6:45
March 1, 2025 at 1:07 PM
"A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of."
Luke 6:45
Luke 6:45
"are they ashamed of their detestable conduct? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; they will be brought down when I punish them."
Jeremiah 6:15
Jeremiah 6:15
February 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
"are they ashamed of their detestable conduct? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; they will be brought down when I punish them."
Jeremiah 6:15
Jeremiah 6:15
How could the DOGE people who resigned have been Democrats when DOGE didn't exist before this term?
February 26, 2025 at 3:17 AM
How could the DOGE people who resigned have been Democrats when DOGE didn't exist before this term?
"Can a corrupt throne be allied with you -- a throne that brings misery by its decrees? The wicked band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death."
Psalm 94:20-21
Psalm 94:20-21
February 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
"Can a corrupt throne be allied with you -- a throne that brings misery by its decrees? The wicked band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death."
Psalm 94:20-21
Psalm 94:20-21
"Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.'" - Luke 23:34
February 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM
"Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.'" - Luke 23:34
"The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." - Matthew 25:40
February 23, 2025 at 5:46 PM
"The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." - Matthew 25:40
Over 2,000 years ago, the Prince of Peace and Lord of Love was crucified on a Roman Cross. Three days later, he rose again.
February 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Over 2,000 years ago, the Prince of Peace and Lord of Love was crucified on a Roman Cross. Three days later, he rose again.