• And there he goes - defrauding the public...
    If people out there could not contemplate that people were trying to defraud the public through PUBLIC OFFICE ...

    We deal with it every day within the government - it should NOT be "the cost of doing business"!
    The only cost that should happen in the case of fraud should be a length of hemp rope!

    https://thepostmillennial.com/mike-dewine-says-potential-daycare-fraud-in-ohio-is-cost-of-doing-business
    And there he goes - defrauding the public... If people out there could not contemplate that people were trying to defraud the public through PUBLIC OFFICE ... We deal with it every day within the government - it should NOT be "the cost of doing business"! The only cost that should happen in the case of fraud should be a length of hemp rope! https://thepostmillennial.com/mike-dewine-says-potential-daycare-fraud-in-ohio-is-cost-of-doing-business
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    Mike DeWine says potential daycare fraud in Ohio is ‘cost of doing business’
    “If people are out there who could not contemplate that people were trying to defraud the public through day care centers, I understand it’s new to them … but it’s been known to the state for decades.”
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  • This is a post from Allen Washburn, faithful pastor, North Carolinian and contributor at The Blaze Media:

    MAJOR LAW & TAX CHANGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026 — WHAT NORTH CAROLINIANS NEED TO KNOW

    As we enter 2026, several new North Carolina laws and policies take effect, along with federal tax adjustments and provisions from recent legislation.

    North Carolina — Key New Laws Effective Jan. 1, 2026

    Taxes
    • Individual income tax rate reduces to a flat **3.99%** (from 4.25% in 2025)

    Schools & Families
    • State statutes and policies officially recognize only two biological sexes (male and female)
    • Public schools must adopt policies restricting overnight sleeping quarters on school-sponsored trips/events to biological sex (exceptions for family members or with written parental consent for all involved students)
    • Parents gain expanded ability to review and restrict library materials for their own children
    • Students may be excused from classroom activities conflicting with sincerely held religious beliefs (alternative assignment required)

    Healthcare
    • North Carolina joins the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, streamlining licensing for physicians and improving access to care
    • Internationally trained doctors and physician assistants can more easily apply for NC licenses

    Estates & Probate
    • Attorneys may retain electronic originals of wills
    • Certified copies of wills can be used in probate proceedings if the original is lost

    Investments & Pensions
    • New independent North Carolina Investment Authority assumes management of state investments, including teacher and public employee retirement funds

    Public Safety (Private Schools)
    • Certain private school staff/volunteers may carry concealed handguns or stun guns on campus with school approval and proper permits (effective earlier in some cases)



    Federal Tax Changes & Provisions for 2026 (Tax Year 2026, Filed in 2027)

    Note: Many provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (signed July 2025) apply starting in tax year 2025 (filed in 2026), with ongoing effects.

    Income & Deductions
    • Standard deduction increases (inflation-adjusted):
    – **$32,200** married filing jointly
    – **$16,100** single or married filing separately
    – **$24,150** head of household
    • Additional deduction for seniors (age 65+): Up to $6,000 extra (2025–2028)
    • New above-the-line deductions (2025–2028):
    – Up to **$25,000** in qualified tips (phases out at higher incomes)
    – Up to **$12,500** in qualified overtime premium pay (phases out at higher incomes)

    Families & Children
    • Child Tax Credit: Up to **$2,200** per qualifying child (with partial refundability)
    • New "Trump Accounts": Tax-advantaged savings for children under 18
    – $1,000 one-time federal seed for eligible U.S. citizen newborns (born 2025–2028)
    – Annual family contributions up to $5,000
    – Tax-deferred growth in broad market index; full access at age 18
    – Some qualifying areas receive additional private contributions (e.g., $250 in certain ZIP codes)

    Estates & Gifts
    • Lifetime estate/gift tax exemption: **$15 million** per person (inflation-adjusted going forward; $30 million for couples)

    Business & Other
    • Standard mileage rate: **72.5 cents** per mile
    • Expanded employer-provided childcare tax credit (up to $500,000–$600,000 for qualifying businesses)



    These changes—whether you agree with them or not—will impact taxes, schools, healthcare, and more starting in 2026.

    Share this summary so North Carolinians stay informed and prepared! Always consult a tax professional or attorney for personal advice.
    This is a post from Allen Washburn, faithful pastor, North Carolinian and contributor at The Blaze Media: 🚨 MAJOR LAW & TAX CHANGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026 — WHAT NORTH CAROLINIANS NEED TO KNOW 🚨 As we enter 2026, several new North Carolina laws and policies take effect, along with federal tax adjustments and provisions from recent legislation. 📍 North Carolina — Key New Laws Effective Jan. 1, 2026 💰 Taxes • Individual income tax rate reduces to a flat **3.99%** (from 4.25% in 2025) 🏫 Schools & Families • State statutes and policies officially recognize only two biological sexes (male and female) • Public schools must adopt policies restricting overnight sleeping quarters on school-sponsored trips/events to biological sex (exceptions for family members or with written parental consent for all involved students) • Parents gain expanded ability to review and restrict library materials for their own children • Students may be excused from classroom activities conflicting with sincerely held religious beliefs (alternative assignment required) 🏥 Healthcare • North Carolina joins the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, streamlining licensing for physicians and improving access to care • Internationally trained doctors and physician assistants can more easily apply for NC licenses ⚖️ Estates & Probate • Attorneys may retain electronic originals of wills • Certified copies of wills can be used in probate proceedings if the original is lost 💼 Investments & Pensions • New independent North Carolina Investment Authority assumes management of state investments, including teacher and public employee retirement funds 🔫 Public Safety (Private Schools) • Certain private school staff/volunteers may carry concealed handguns or stun guns on campus with school approval and proper permits (effective earlier in some cases) ⸻ 🇺🇸 Federal Tax Changes & Provisions for 2026 (Tax Year 2026, Filed in 2027) Note: Many provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (signed July 2025) apply starting in tax year 2025 (filed in 2026), with ongoing effects. 💵 Income & Deductions • Standard deduction increases (inflation-adjusted): – **$32,200** married filing jointly – **$16,100** single or married filing separately – **$24,150** head of household • Additional deduction for seniors (age 65+): Up to $6,000 extra (2025–2028) • New above-the-line deductions (2025–2028): – Up to **$25,000** in qualified tips (phases out at higher incomes) – Up to **$12,500** in qualified overtime premium pay (phases out at higher incomes) 👶 Families & Children • Child Tax Credit: Up to **$2,200** per qualifying child (with partial refundability) • New "Trump Accounts": Tax-advantaged savings for children under 18 – $1,000 one-time federal seed for eligible U.S. citizen newborns (born 2025–2028) – Annual family contributions up to $5,000 – Tax-deferred growth in broad market index; full access at age 18 – Some qualifying areas receive additional private contributions (e.g., $250 in certain ZIP codes) 🏡 Estates & Gifts • Lifetime estate/gift tax exemption: **$15 million** per person (inflation-adjusted going forward; $30 million for couples) 🚘 Business & Other • Standard mileage rate: **72.5 cents** per mile • Expanded employer-provided childcare tax credit (up to $500,000–$600,000 for qualifying businesses) ⸻ ⚠️ These changes—whether you agree with them or not—will impact taxes, schools, healthcare, and more starting in 2026. 📢 Share this summary so North Carolinians stay informed and prepared! Always consult a tax professional or attorney for personal advice.
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  • #1
    We need to keep the "foreign influence" out of our elections!
    #2
    We have a liberal, progressive, socialist environment in Washington that needs to die a natural death!

    After making terroristic threats they are still allowed to run for public office instead of being in prison?

    https://thepostmillennial.com/minnesota-funded-day-care-businesses-donated-to-washington-candidate-who-threatened-to-blow-up-school-bus-filled-with-children
    #1 We need to keep the "foreign influence" out of our elections! #2 We have a liberal, progressive, socialist environment in Washington that needs to die a natural death! After making terroristic threats they are still allowed to run for public office instead of being in prison? https://thepostmillennial.com/minnesota-funded-day-care-businesses-donated-to-washington-candidate-who-threatened-to-blow-up-school-bus-filled-with-children
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    Minnesota-funded daycare businesses donated to Washington candidate who threatened to blow up school bus filled with children
    The Somali immigrant was the Director of the Equitable Development Division in the City of Seattle’s Office of Planning and Community Development, earning over $130,000 a year and calling herself a “bureactivist inside government.”
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  • Parents learn and teach your kids the phrase MYOB - Mind Your Own Business!

    https://thepostmillennial.com/seattle-parents-fight-back-against-public-school-survey-on-gender-identity-sexual-orientation
    Parents learn and teach your kids the phrase MYOB - Mind Your Own Business! https://thepostmillennial.com/seattle-parents-fight-back-against-public-school-survey-on-gender-identity-sexual-orientation
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    Seattle parents fight back against public school survey on gender identity, sexual orientation
    Students as young as 10 were required to answer questions on topics ranging from sexual attraction to gender identity.
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  • Watch: Man Calls #Somali #Daycare Number…It Rings #Minnesota Governor #TimWalz’s Office! - Phone number listed for daycare business instead calls office of #Democrat Minnesota Governor. - https://www.infowars.com/posts/watch-man-calls-somali-daycare-number-it-rings-gov-tim-walzs-office
    Watch: Man Calls #Somali #Daycare Number…It Rings #Minnesota Governor #TimWalz’s Office! - Phone number listed for daycare business instead calls office of #Democrat Minnesota Governor. - https://www.infowars.com/posts/watch-man-calls-somali-daycare-number-it-rings-gov-tim-walzs-office
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  • https://www.oann.com/business/medicare-enrollees-to-pay-50-less-for-some-drugs-in-2025-report-says/
    https://www.oann.com/business/medicare-enrollees-to-pay-50-less-for-some-drugs-in-2025-report-says/
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    Medicare enrollees to pay 50% less for some drugs in 2025, report says
    Americans enrolled in Medicare will pay about 50% less out of pocket in 2026 for some drugs including Eliquis and Januvia.
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  • https://babylonbee.com/news/democrats-blast-republicans-for-trying-to-put-hardworking-genital-mutilators-out-of-business?utm_source=The%20Babylon%20Bee%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email
    https://babylonbee.com/news/democrats-blast-republicans-for-trying-to-put-hardworking-genital-mutilators-out-of-business?utm_source=The%20Babylon%20Bee%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email
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    Democrats Blast Republicans For Trying To Put Hardworking Genital Mutilators Out Of Business
    WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Congress prepared to vote on legislation that would prevent gender transitioning treatment from being given to minors, Democrats blasted Republicans for trying to put hardworking genital mutilators out of business.
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  • Watchdog: Nine US #Banks Engaged in Political Debanking - The report was produced in response to #DonaldTrump #ExecutiveOrder 14331. “Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans,” issue in 7 August.
    The Order stated that banks had been restricting services to law-abiding #citizens and businesses on the basis of #political and #religious beliefs. https://www.infowars.com/posts/watchdog-nine-us-banks-engaged-in-political-debanking
    Watchdog: Nine US #Banks Engaged in Political Debanking - The report was produced in response to #DonaldTrump #ExecutiveOrder 14331. “Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans,” issue in 7 August. The Order stated that banks had been restricting services to law-abiding #citizens and businesses on the basis of #political and #religious beliefs. https://www.infowars.com/posts/watchdog-nine-us-banks-engaged-in-political-debanking
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  • Watchdog: Nine US #Banks Engaged in #Political Debanking - The report was produced in response to #DonaldTrump #ExecutiveOrder 14331. “Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans,” issue in 7 August.
    The Order stated that banks had been restricting services to law-abiding #citizens and businesses on the basis of #political and #religious beliefs. https://www.infowars.com/posts/watchdog-nine-us-banks-engaged-in-political-debanking
    Watchdog: Nine US #Banks Engaged in #Political Debanking - The report was produced in response to #DonaldTrump #ExecutiveOrder 14331. “Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans,” issue in 7 August. The Order stated that banks had been restricting services to law-abiding #citizens and businesses on the basis of #political and #religious beliefs. https://www.infowars.com/posts/watchdog-nine-us-banks-engaged-in-political-debanking
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  • #BillGates indicates US cuts to #foreignaid have caused 'lots of deaths' https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/bill-gates-says-trump-admin-foreign-aid-cuts-causing-lots-deaths
    #BillGates indicates US cuts to #foreignaid have caused 'lots of deaths' https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/bill-gates-says-trump-admin-foreign-aid-cuts-causing-lots-deaths
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    Bill Gates says Trump admin foreign aid cuts causing 'lots of deaths'
    Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, a wealthy philanthropist, indicated that United States foreign aid reductions have caused many deaths.
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  • My ex brother in law (he and my sister owned a garbage business) even said that it all goes together in the fill. They have to collect it separately. Really stupid.
    My ex brother in law (he and my sister owned a garbage business) even said that it all goes together in the fill. They have to collect it separately. Really stupid.
    It's a fraudulent operation in so many ways.

    "Could we all please stop with the fiction that recycling plastic is at all good for anyone in any way?
    Economically worse.
    Human health worse.
    Environmentally worse..."

    https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1998420823007461702
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  • How does it cost 1 million dollars to fix a single step of a state Capitol building? Homeowners and businesses are able to repair steps of their own front porches and entry ways for far less.
    https://www.wnd.com/2025/04/we-cannot-comment-state-spending-almost-1-million-per-step-to-fix-capitol-entrance/?utm_campaign=Cannot_comment%3A_State_spending&utm_source=izooto&utm_medium=push_notifications
    How does it cost 1 million dollars to fix a single step of a state Capitol building? Homeowners and businesses are able to repair steps of their own front porches and entry ways for far less. https://www.wnd.com/2025/04/we-cannot-comment-state-spending-almost-1-million-per-step-to-fix-capitol-entrance/?utm_campaign=Cannot_comment%3A_State_spending&utm_source=izooto&utm_medium=push_notifications
    WWW.WND.COM
    'We cannot comment': State spending almost $1 million PER STEP to fix Capitol entrance * WorldNetDaily * by RealClearWire
    'I'm not aware of any statute that forbids overtaxed citizens from learning how public officials rob them blind'
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  • Corporations and businesses who are driven by profits and void of principle resent playing by the rules and so will prefer foreign workers whom they can easily exploit rather than U.S. citizens who will not allow themselves to be exploited.
    https://www.wnd.com/2025/08/amazon-exploiting-visa-programs-replace-u-s-workers/
    Corporations and businesses who are driven by profits and void of principle resent playing by the rules and so will prefer foreign workers whom they can easily exploit rather than U.S. citizens who will not allow themselves to be exploited. https://www.wnd.com/2025/08/amazon-exploiting-visa-programs-replace-u-s-workers/
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    Amazon exploiting visa programs to replace U.S. workers * WorldNetDaily * by Amanda Bartolotta
    'Data dismantles the shortage narrative, revealing a system in which loopholes are used, recruitment requirements minimized and federal certifications freely obtained for foreign labor – even as qualified Americans are sidelined'
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  • Christian, to what length are you willing to go in order to reach the lost? Paul declared, “I have become all things to all men, so that I may by all means save some” (1 Cor. 9:22).

    But what does this mean? Did Paul become an adulterer in order to reach adulterers? Or a homosexual that he might draw homosexuals to Christ? Did he become a thief in order to save thieves? While Paul explains that, to the Jews he became as a Jew, and to those without the law, he became as one without the law, his statement of becoming all things is clearly not literal.

    Paul here is making the point that he met people where they were, just as did Jesus Himself. Paul was willing to sacrifice his liberties (not to go against his beliefs or violate them) in order to have opportunity to preach the gospel.

    Make no mistake - Paul did not water down the gospel, he used no “hook,” he did not entertain to be heard, nor use enticing or eloquent speech. For what does Paul say?

    “I did not come with superiority of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God. For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified…my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith would not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God” (1 Cor. 2:1-5)

    Paul preached in or near the synagogues, in jail, on the streets. The purpose was to carry the good news of the kingdom to the lost and hurting, to a dark and dying world. He regarded his reputation, his freedom, any worldly possessions, as worthless compared to reaching the lost. We would do well to do the same.

    ——————
    Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotions

    Evening, December 7

    "I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some." 1 Corinthians 9:22

    Paul's great object was not merely to instruct and to improve, but to save. Anything short of this would have disappointed him; he would have men renewed in heart, forgiven, sanctified, in fact, saved. Have our Christian labours been aimed at anything below this great point? Then let us amend our ways, for of what avail will it be at the last great day to have taught and moralized men if they appear before God unsaved? Blood-red will our skirts be if through life we have sought inferior objects, and forgotten that men needed to be saved. Paul knew the ruin of man's natural state, and did not try to educate him, but to save him; he saw men sinking to hell, and did not talk of refining them, but of saving from the wrath to come. To compass their salvation, he gave himself up with untiring zeal to telling abroad the gospel, to warning and beseeching men to be reconciled to God. His prayers were importunate and his labours incessant. To save souls was his consuming passion, his ambition, his calling. He became a servant to all men, toiling for his race, feeling a woe within him if he preached not the gospel. He laid aside his preferences to prevent prejudice; he submitted his will in things indifferent, and if men would but receive the gospel, he raised no questions about forms or ceremonies: the gospel was the one all-important business with him. If he might save some he would be content. This was the crown for which he strove, the sole and sufficient reward of all his labours and self-denials. Dear reader, have you and I lived to win souls at this noble rate? Are we possessed with the same all-absorbing desire? If not, why not? Jesus died for sinners, cannot we live for them? Where is our tenderness? Where our love to Christ, if we seek not His honour in the salvation of men? O that the Lord would saturate us through and through with an undying zeal for the souls of men.
    Christian, to what length are you willing to go in order to reach the lost? Paul declared, “I have become all things to all men, so that I may by all means save some” (1 Cor. 9:22). But what does this mean? Did Paul become an adulterer in order to reach adulterers? Or a homosexual that he might draw homosexuals to Christ? Did he become a thief in order to save thieves? While Paul explains that, to the Jews he became as a Jew, and to those without the law, he became as one without the law, his statement of becoming all things is clearly not literal. Paul here is making the point that he met people where they were, just as did Jesus Himself. Paul was willing to sacrifice his liberties (not to go against his beliefs or violate them) in order to have opportunity to preach the gospel. Make no mistake - Paul did not water down the gospel, he used no “hook,” he did not entertain to be heard, nor use enticing or eloquent speech. For what does Paul say? “I did not come with superiority of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God. For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified…my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith would not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God” (1 Cor. 2:1-5) Paul preached in or near the synagogues, in jail, on the streets. The purpose was to carry the good news of the kingdom to the lost and hurting, to a dark and dying world. He regarded his reputation, his freedom, any worldly possessions, as worthless compared to reaching the lost. We would do well to do the same. —————— Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotions Evening, December 7 "I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some." 1 Corinthians 9:22 Paul's great object was not merely to instruct and to improve, but to save. Anything short of this would have disappointed him; he would have men renewed in heart, forgiven, sanctified, in fact, saved. Have our Christian labours been aimed at anything below this great point? Then let us amend our ways, for of what avail will it be at the last great day to have taught and moralized men if they appear before God unsaved? Blood-red will our skirts be if through life we have sought inferior objects, and forgotten that men needed to be saved. Paul knew the ruin of man's natural state, and did not try to educate him, but to save him; he saw men sinking to hell, and did not talk of refining them, but of saving from the wrath to come. To compass their salvation, he gave himself up with untiring zeal to telling abroad the gospel, to warning and beseeching men to be reconciled to God. His prayers were importunate and his labours incessant. To save souls was his consuming passion, his ambition, his calling. He became a servant to all men, toiling for his race, feeling a woe within him if he preached not the gospel. He laid aside his preferences to prevent prejudice; he submitted his will in things indifferent, and if men would but receive the gospel, he raised no questions about forms or ceremonies: the gospel was the one all-important business with him. If he might save some he would be content. This was the crown for which he strove, the sole and sufficient reward of all his labours and self-denials. Dear reader, have you and I lived to win souls at this noble rate? Are we possessed with the same all-absorbing desire? If not, why not? Jesus died for sinners, cannot we live for them? Where is our tenderness? Where our love to Christ, if we seek not His honour in the salvation of men? O that the Lord would saturate us through and through with an undying zeal for the souls of men.
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  • Christian, do you long for Christ’s return? If you do not, you should ask yourself why.

    Are you so attached to this material life that it matters more to you than being in His presence? Paul though he understood his need to remain here for a time, for the sake of those he was discipling, preferred to depart this life to be with Christ (Phil. 1:23-24).

    He explained to the Corinthians that, while here, home in the body but absent from the Lord, we are of good courage; yet we prefer to be “absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord” (2 Cor. 5:6-8).

    Where is your focus? What is your true desire? Is it for this life or for the One who saved you? Jesus exhorted that “whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for [Jesus] sake will find it” (Mt. 16:25). There is nothing this world can profit us that is worth more than the eternal life Jesus provides.

    Let us therefore seek to hasten the coming of the day of God (2 Pet. 3:12). For then, we will know fully, as we are fully known (1 Cor. 13:12). Then we will be changed from perishable to imperishable (1 Cor. 15:52-54). Then, “we shall always be with the Lord” (1 Thes. 4:14-17).

    Believer, if you long to be with the Lord, as you should, set aside your attachment to this world, and pray today as did the apostle John, “come, Lord Jesus” (Rev. 22:20).

    ——————
    Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotions

    Morning, December 10

    "So shall we ever be with the Lord." 1 Thessalonians 4:17

    Even the sweetest visits from Christ, how short they are- and how transitory! One moment our eyes see Him, and we rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory, but again a little time and we do not see Him, for our beloved withdraws Himself from us; like a roe or a young hart He leaps over the mountains of division; He is gone to the land of spices, and feeds no more among the lilies.

    If today He deigns to bless us
    With a sense of pardoned sin,
    He tomorrow may distress us,
    Make us feel the plague within.

    Oh, how sweet the prospect of the time when we shall not behold Him at a distance, but see Him face to face: when He shall not be as a wayfaring man tarrying but for a night, but shall eternally enfold us in the bosom of His glory. We shall not see Him for a little season, but

    Millions of years our wondering eyes,
    Shall o'er our Saviour's beauties rove;
    And myriad ages we'll adore,
    The wonders of His love.

    In heaven there shall be no interruptions from care or sin; no weeping shall dim our eyes; no earthly business shall distract our happy thoughts; we shall have nothing to hinder us from gazing for ever on the Sun of Righteousness with unwearied eyes. Oh, if it be so sweet to see Him now and then, how sweet to gaze on that blessed face for aye, and never have a cloud rolling between, and never have to turn one's eyes away to look on a world of weariness and woe! Blest day, when wilt thou dawn? Rise, O unsetting sun! The joys of sense may leave us as soon as they will, for this shall make glorious amends. If to die is but to enter into uninterrupted communion with Jesus, then death is indeed gain, and the black drop is swallowed up in a sea of victory.
    Christian, do you long for Christ’s return? If you do not, you should ask yourself why. Are you so attached to this material life that it matters more to you than being in His presence? Paul though he understood his need to remain here for a time, for the sake of those he was discipling, preferred to depart this life to be with Christ (Phil. 1:23-24). He explained to the Corinthians that, while here, home in the body but absent from the Lord, we are of good courage; yet we prefer to be “absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord” (2 Cor. 5:6-8). Where is your focus? What is your true desire? Is it for this life or for the One who saved you? Jesus exhorted that “whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for [Jesus] sake will find it” (Mt. 16:25). There is nothing this world can profit us that is worth more than the eternal life Jesus provides. Let us therefore seek to hasten the coming of the day of God (2 Pet. 3:12). For then, we will know fully, as we are fully known (1 Cor. 13:12). Then we will be changed from perishable to imperishable (1 Cor. 15:52-54). Then, “we shall always be with the Lord” (1 Thes. 4:14-17). Believer, if you long to be with the Lord, as you should, set aside your attachment to this world, and pray today as did the apostle John, “come, Lord Jesus” (Rev. 22:20). —————— Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotions Morning, December 10 "So shall we ever be with the Lord." 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Even the sweetest visits from Christ, how short they are- and how transitory! One moment our eyes see Him, and we rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory, but again a little time and we do not see Him, for our beloved withdraws Himself from us; like a roe or a young hart He leaps over the mountains of division; He is gone to the land of spices, and feeds no more among the lilies. If today He deigns to bless us With a sense of pardoned sin, He tomorrow may distress us, Make us feel the plague within. Oh, how sweet the prospect of the time when we shall not behold Him at a distance, but see Him face to face: when He shall not be as a wayfaring man tarrying but for a night, but shall eternally enfold us in the bosom of His glory. We shall not see Him for a little season, but Millions of years our wondering eyes, Shall o'er our Saviour's beauties rove; And myriad ages we'll adore, The wonders of His love. In heaven there shall be no interruptions from care or sin; no weeping shall dim our eyes; no earthly business shall distract our happy thoughts; we shall have nothing to hinder us from gazing for ever on the Sun of Righteousness with unwearied eyes. Oh, if it be so sweet to see Him now and then, how sweet to gaze on that blessed face for aye, and never have a cloud rolling between, and never have to turn one's eyes away to look on a world of weariness and woe! Blest day, when wilt thou dawn? Rise, O unsetting sun! The joys of sense may leave us as soon as they will, for this shall make glorious amends. If to die is but to enter into uninterrupted communion with Jesus, then death is indeed gain, and the black drop is swallowed up in a sea of victory.
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  • Acting #CDC director O'Neill calls on #vaccine makers to separate combined #MMR shot https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/acting-cdc-director-oneill-calls-vaccine-makers-separate-combined-mmr-shot-2025-10-06/
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  • Hi everyone. Have a good week.
    Here are some interesting thoughts from the Torah portion on Jacob and Laban. I am sure you all familiar with it. Gen. 28:10 - 32:3
    Gleaned thoughts from the goat flock business between those two. Jacob needed wisdom to keep from being defrauded by his idol worshiping father-law, who really didn’t want Jacob to leave and return to Canaan. Verse 27: Laban said, “I have learned by divination that it is on your account that G-d has blessed me.”
    We have these possibilities of a relationship with our Almighty beloved G-d, Redeemer, Creator. One - parent-child type relationship and the other Shepard-flock relationship.
    In the parent-child, relationship we love G-d like a child loves a parent, a parental relationship with authority figure who gives me what I want. Tender loving feelings , yet with a sense of being completely independent.
    In the Shepard-flock relationship we are simply not aware of ourselves as being an independent individual, that’s impossible, we are deeply connected, in a flock, to our Shepard.
    Like sheep being led by a Shepherd, we become humble and self-effacing.
    Hi everyone. Have a good week. 😊 Here are some interesting thoughts from the Torah portion on Jacob and Laban. I am sure you all familiar with it. Gen. 28:10 - 32:3 Gleaned thoughts from the goat flock business between those two. Jacob needed wisdom to keep from being defrauded by his idol worshiping father-law, who really didn’t want Jacob to leave and return to Canaan. Verse 27: Laban said, “I have learned by divination that it is on your account that G-d has blessed me.” We have these possibilities of a relationship with our Almighty beloved G-d, Redeemer, Creator. One - parent-child type relationship and the other Shepard-flock relationship. In the parent-child, relationship we love G-d like a child loves a parent, a parental relationship with authority figure who gives me what I want. Tender loving feelings , yet with a sense of being completely independent. In the Shepard-flock relationship we are simply not aware of ourselves as being an independent individual, that’s impossible, we are deeply connected, in a flock, to our Shepard. Like sheep being led by a Shepherd, we become humble and self-effacing.
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    Why is the number of business bankruptcies in the United States rising so rapidly? It isn't because the economy is doing well. Every day there are more news stories about businesses that have failed, and
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  • Luke
    Chapter 2
    Verses 27-52

    And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,

    28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

    29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

    30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

    31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

    32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

    33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.

    34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

    35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

    36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;

    37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.

    38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

    39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

    40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

    41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

    42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

    43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.

    44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.

    45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.

    46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.

    47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

    48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.

    49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?

    50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.

    51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

    52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
    Luke Chapter 2 Verses 27-52 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, 28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, 29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: 30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, 31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; 32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. 33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. 34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; 35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. 36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; 37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. 38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. 39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. 40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. 43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. 44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. 45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? 50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. 51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
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  • THE GOVERNMENT HAS BEEN BRINGING THE ILLEGALS UP SINCE THE LAST OF THE 1970'S. AND IT"S TIME FOR PEOPLE TO WAKE UP TO THE FACT THAT "OBAMA CARE" HAS BEEN CALLED MANY THINGS. I don't like the last crap demons that were in the WH before, but, it's been going on for a much longer time than that: I'm sharing this again, in hope that it will wake some up.

    How can the government lose people
    that are in the system?

    I can't understand why nor how the government can "loose" any information regarding illegals. Here is why. I worked for the state of Illinois, in 2005-2005 I worked in a division of DHS. It was called "All Kids" at the time. It was called many different names, the latest being "obama care". I know that this was at least in one other state as well. I and someone else commented on a post on MeWe. It was going on in the 70's as well. It was an, "insurance" if you remember. BUT it was more than that.

    We had 2 floors, of a state building, filing cabinets, banana boxes everywhere. Yes banana boxes lined the hallways. Boxes on top of filing cabinets.

    EVERYONE was entered into the system.

    The illegals were brought up, by the government. In Illinois, they were GIVEN: Homes, Businesses, Clothing, Phones, Vehicles, Free Insurance, Phones, EVERYTHING. Kicker, I will never forget, a so called "family" of 3, different last names, came across my desk. They were up from the border within 3 days time. They were taken to Chicago, to the Social Security office. They received, along with Everything else, $5,600 a month. It was called "temporary" Social Security.

    BUT there was no such thing as "temporary" and Illegals weren't getting anything for free. That is the answer that they would give anyone that tried to find out about it.

    I had a friend that I had known from school, she always worked, till she found out that she had MS. Three different times, she went to try to get on disability SS. Was told, no, she could work, the third time, she was in both leg and arm braces. Years later, she was Finally able to get a lousy $300.00 a month.

    My ex husband, was a walker (mail carrier) (walked the hills to deliver mail) for the post office in St. Louis. He was going through a lot of pain, had 5 discs rubbing. Bone on bone. He called me and told me that he was told there was no such thing as "temporary" SS. Because at the time, he was going though the post office, and they were NOT willing, as we all know, it is hard to get "workman's comp". So he went to the SS office.

    I knew, of people that were AMERICAN'S that were NOT making it on the EXTREMELY low SS, they had paid into.

    I tried every way to get transferred into a different department, and wasn't allowed. So on December 5th 2005, I quit.

    So, you see, many of you think that the illegals have JUST been coming up in RECENT years, no, but for DECADES.

    And, you now see, if you didn't already know that YOU are paying, IF you are on "obama care" and they never did.

    The illegals ALSO received the Money for seven years, once started. Which was immediately.

    They don't come WALKING up in flip flops, New Clean clothes, New phones, etc. That is all staged.

    The only "good thing" that came out of this. I knew what was going on, and can tell everyone, everywhere. I tried then, and no one would listen.....

    Are you listening now....
    THE GOVERNMENT HAS BEEN BRINGING THE ILLEGALS UP SINCE THE LAST OF THE 1970'S. AND IT"S TIME FOR PEOPLE TO WAKE UP TO THE FACT THAT "OBAMA CARE" HAS BEEN CALLED MANY THINGS. I don't like the last crap demons that were in the WH before, but, it's been going on for a much longer time than that: I'm sharing this again, in hope that it will wake some up. How can the government lose people that are in the system? I can't understand why nor how the government can "loose" any information regarding illegals. Here is why. I worked for the state of Illinois, in 2005-2005 I worked in a division of DHS. It was called "All Kids" at the time. It was called many different names, the latest being "obama care". I know that this was at least in one other state as well. I and someone else commented on a post on MeWe. It was going on in the 70's as well. It was an, "insurance" if you remember. BUT it was more than that. We had 2 floors, of a state building, filing cabinets, banana boxes everywhere. Yes banana boxes lined the hallways. Boxes on top of filing cabinets. EVERYONE was entered into the system. The illegals were brought up, by the government. In Illinois, they were GIVEN: Homes, Businesses, Clothing, Phones, Vehicles, Free Insurance, Phones, EVERYTHING. Kicker, I will never forget, a so called "family" of 3, different last names, came across my desk. They were up from the border within 3 days time. They were taken to Chicago, to the Social Security office. They received, along with Everything else, $5,600 a month. It was called "temporary" Social Security. BUT there was no such thing as "temporary" and Illegals weren't getting anything for free. That is the answer that they would give anyone that tried to find out about it. I had a friend that I had known from school, she always worked, till she found out that she had MS. Three different times, she went to try to get on disability SS. Was told, no, she could work, the third time, she was in both leg and arm braces. Years later, she was Finally able to get a lousy $300.00 a month. My ex husband, was a walker (mail carrier) (walked the hills to deliver mail) for the post office in St. Louis. He was going through a lot of pain, had 5 discs rubbing. Bone on bone. He called me and told me that he was told there was no such thing as "temporary" SS. Because at the time, he was going though the post office, and they were NOT willing, as we all know, it is hard to get "workman's comp". So he went to the SS office. I knew, of people that were AMERICAN'S that were NOT making it on the EXTREMELY low SS, they had paid into. I tried every way to get transferred into a different department, and wasn't allowed. So on December 5th 2005, I quit. So, you see, many of you think that the illegals have JUST been coming up in RECENT years, no, but for DECADES. And, you now see, if you didn't already know that YOU are paying, IF you are on "obama care" and they never did. The illegals ALSO received the Money for seven years, once started. Which was immediately. They don't come WALKING up in flip flops, New Clean clothes, New phones, etc. That is all staged. The only "good thing" that came out of this. I knew what was going on, and can tell everyone, everywhere. I tried then, and no one would listen..... Are you listening now....
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  • https://www.oann.com/business/byheart-baby-formula-from-all-lots-may-be-contaminated-with-botulism-bacteria-tests-show/
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    Tests of ByHeart infant formula tied to a botulism outbreak showed that all of the company’s products may have been contaminated.
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  • I wanted to upload a pic of all the companies that Campbell's soup owns, but the site wouldn't let me upload it. So....here goes a list:
    Rao's Homemade, V8 (which I am so sad to read, because I used V8 as the base for my homemade soup), Pace (which makes me sad because I like their picante sauce), Prego, Michael Angelo's, Pacific Foods and Swanson broths.
    They also own snack brands such as Goldfish, Lance, Snyders, Kettle Brands, Pepperidge Farms Milano, Pepperidge Farms, Cape Cod chips and Late July.
    As much as it pains me, I will not purchase any more of their products 1) because they have no more respect than to condescend the lower and middle class consumers who keep them in business, and 2) because I no longer trust that their food is real food.
    #SaturdaySentiments
    I wanted to upload a pic of all the companies that Campbell's soup owns, but the site wouldn't let me upload it. So....here goes a list: Rao's Homemade, V8 (which I am so sad to read, because I used V8 as the base for my homemade soup), Pace (which makes me sad because I like their picante sauce), Prego, Michael Angelo's, Pacific Foods and Swanson broths. They also own snack brands such as Goldfish, Lance, Snyders, Kettle Brands, Pepperidge Farms Milano, Pepperidge Farms, Cape Cod chips and Late July. As much as it pains me, I will not purchase any more of their products 1) because they have no more respect than to condescend the lower and middle class consumers who keep them in business, and 2) because I no longer trust that their food is real food. #SaturdaySentiments
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