14 Now it happened in Iconium that they went together to the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke that a great multitude both of the Jews and of the Greeks believed. 2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and [a]poisoned their [b]minds against the brethren. 3 Therefore they stayed there a long time, speaking boldly in the Lord, who was bearing witness to the word of His grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
4 But the multitude of the city was divided: part sided with the Jews, and part with the apostles. 5 And when a violent attempt was made by both the Gentiles and Jews, with their rulers, to abuse and stone them, 6 they became aware of it and fled to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to the surrounding region. 7 And they were preaching the gospel there.
8 And in Lystra a certain man without strength in his feet was sitting, a cripple from his mother’s womb, who had never walked. 9 This man heard Paul speaking. [c]Paul, observing him intently and seeing that he had faith to be healed, 10 said with a loud voice, “Stand up straight on your feet!” And he leaped and walked. 11 Now when the people saw what Paul had done, they raised their voices, saying in the Lycaonian language, “The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!” 12 And Barnabas they called [d]Zeus, and Paul, [e]Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. 13 Then the priest of Zeus, whose temple was in front of their city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, intending to sacrifice with the multitudes.
14 But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard this, they tore their clothes and ran in among the multitude, crying out 15 and saying, “Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men with the same nature as you, and preach to you that you should turn from these useless things to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all things that are in them, 16 who in bygone generations allowed all nations to walk in their own ways. 17 Nevertheless He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good, gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.” 18 And with these sayings they could scarcely restrain the multitudes from sacrificing to them.
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Good morning everyone. It's chilly this morning. We have been slow to get wood in this year and I'm feeling the change this morning. Have to get the propane heater lit as well for these cold mornings.
It's cooler this morning, but my furnace hasn't kicked on, so it's not getting that cold yet.
I had to turn on some electric heaters. We don't have central heating.
I've spoken boldly in Christ. This particular Iranian got all paranoid wondering how I could ever manage to, "find him out." I thought it was funny! He definitely did not think I was funny.
Bank of America is showing 0 balance for many customers.... probably heart stopping for some...
President Biden "sight seeing" over mass destruction. Reminds me of former President Bush when he toured in the back of a pickup truck after Katrina. Most federal government aid did not make it to those in need. Lined the pockets of government agents......
Yet still, most are still refusing to repent, turn from sin, turn towards God, FOR AID, God's aid.
Luke 13:5 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
Paul spoke with such power and demonstration of the Spirit that many Jews and Gentiles became Christians.
1 Corinthians 2:1-4 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:
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🚨This needs to go far and wide to put pressure on the government to do the right thing and save lives. 🚨
This evening, from a Peak Prosperity member to me via PM at my site:
Them: I can’t post this online because it’s not quite public yet, but government officials had a town meeting with all of the residents of chimney rock and basically told them the town was being bulldozed, bodies and all and the land was being seized by the federal government they would not be able to move back and basically their homes the ones that were standing were no longer theirs and the federal government owned it all. I don’t know what crazy play for land this is, but there’s a lot of conspiracy about lithium mines and let me just tell you, as someone who lives in Charlotte and has friends who live in the area of Western North Carolina, they are not being helped and this is actually being a stand down operation by federal government
Me: What the heck…? That's quite disturbing. Is this first-hand, second-hand, or more distant info?
Them: Our friend owns an Airbnb in Chimney Rock. They had a town meeting yesterday and someone from the federal government told them all of those things in the town meeting, but doesn’t want the information getting out. Also, they are not picking up the bodies. The stench of the bodies everywhere is insane and for some reason, the government does not want to pick up the bodies. One pastor of a local church was going to order to door delivering water and they changed their delivery request to body bags because so many of the homes that they’ve gone to have needed body bags, we’re trying to keep the body count. They’re not picking up the bodies. They don’t wanna identify the bodies and they’re just leaving them to rot in the streets.
Me: I…can't…even. I'm stunned. This is beyond anything I could have imagined even very recently. You always pick up and bury the dead. It's what humans do. They are violating every possible custom … on purpose. Thank you for keeping me informed. People need to know about this. Let me know when you'd be comfortable with me posting to our forums in an anonymized fashion, of course.
Them: You can post it the message needs to get out. Something evil is going on in the NC mountains. I just didn’t want to be identified. Just today we filled up a trailer for a shelter in Hendersonville NC that had no food for tons of moms and babies. All the stores round are empty or locked. In Chandler NC 2000 people haven’t eaten anything or drank in 6 days and just got an SOS message out for help. I’m trying to tag the Cajun navy and operation airdrop but people are dying by the minute.
Multiple tuckers have reported having tires slashed. Our friends from Chimney Rock said they have heard multiple stories of people being robbed at gunpoint making supply runs. Two people that drove down to Charlotte yesterday and today one that we helped said bodies in trees, all over ditches in major roads back. Something weird is going on here in NC.
Me: God bless you. Let me know if I can help.
Them: Someone with a large national megaphone needs to amplify how bad it is. People are now starting to die trapped. My town is Operation Air Drop NC central command. They need pilots with planes and now are asking just for trucks. People with big equipment are needed but more than anything the nation needs to put pressure on Washington to deploy the National Guard asap. The 82nd was begging to go since Saturday but has been told to stand down. Every f***ing Apache we have should be flying rescue missions. Please amplify the message!!!
My husband knows people from this area and close by to Chimney Rock and this is fake news. There are not bodies hanging in trees. Chimney Rock is basically gone. There are prospectors trying to buy up land cheap since this happened in Asheville.
Yeah, I see that now. I would say, if nothing else it put the focus for help on these places, but, When some says: "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help." I'm not sure that is help. I'm watching Glenn talking about going to that area yesterday. He mentioned that, "Yes" FEMA is there. He saw two trucks. One was a satellite truck, with guys setting in folding chairs waiting for the AC to cool off the inside of the truck, complaining how it was hard getting there (7 days). There whole purpose for being there was to send the info of those who might make it to them, to Washington. The other truck was building showers for the volunteers (not the people from there). Meanwhile, Bubba and the boys had already reached out to those who may have, or know someone who has helicopters, and have a rotating landing pad outside the motorcycle shop. This, as the government were telling them that they didn't have the FAA approval to do that. The government was told: "Seeing as how you are doing nothing. We will continue with what we are doing. Now get out of here because we have one ready to take off, and another getting ready to land."
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It's nice that the government stepped up and said that for those who could prove they needed it, they have $750 in electronic funds for those in a ravaged place, without electricity, to get them back on their feet.
Meanwhile elsewhere "all over America," Illegals receive thousands (each) and a working cellphone. Oh, and they get flown to a destination of their choice from the squalor they were in.
For anyone who would like to donate to an organization that uses 100% of that money toward helping the people, you can do that HERE . These guys were one of the first on the ground, and will be there until this is taken care of.
"1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,"
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Good Morning. God Bless Everyone here today.
"Now and forever. May You Always Be Able. "To Touch the Hand of God".