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Reading List: Church Membership, Production, Property and Bitcoin, Rifle training in Peoria, and Hunters Laptop

“He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.” 2 Samuel 22:35 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/2sa.22.35.ESV

# Make Disciples of all Nations
“‘Go therefore and make disciples of all nations’” Matthew 28:18-20 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/mat.28.18-20.ESV

Church Membership – Toby Sumpter (Exhortation) | King’s Cross Church https://youtu.be/RRVybwWwbNQ

“So our position on church membership is that at the very least there ought to be two lists of names: a list of elders and a list of members. And the people on the two lists need to know one another well enough and there needs to be enough interaction between them that members can consider the way of life of their leaders and imitate their faith as it says, and the leaders need to know their people well enough to actually watch over their souls and give an account to God for them.”

“Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith… Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.” Hebrews 13:7, 17 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/heb.13.7-17.ESV

A convicting thought…

Elders, If you don’t -know- who you are responsible for, you cannot watch over their souls. Prov. 27:23

Members, If you don’t -know- who your leaders are, you cannot consider the outcome of their conduct or way of life. Heb. 13:7
(Gashmu Saith It: How to build Christian communities that save the world, by Douglas Wilson)

“Our families are divided into districts with each elder responsible for a portion of the membership. Our goal is to contact each family shepherd at least once each month by phone and/or in person to pray, assess spiritual needs, answer questions, and fellowship with and encourage one another… Finally, we attempt to visit each home for an annual elder home visit. This is an official visit designed to assess the spiritual condition of the family as well as give them opportunity to ask questions and address any pertinent issues.” Family Shepherds (By the author of Family Driven Faith): Calling and Equipping Men to Lead Their Homes by Voddie Baucham Jr. https://a.co/7hbI4f8

# Work and Keep
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” Genesis 2:15 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/gen.2.15.ESV

“Without faith, there is no hope for a resilient future. Jesus said, “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock.” … In our journey toward a new family economy, my chief observation is that it takes much longer than I ever imagined it would. There is no rushing this process… But those who persevere and dedicate themselves to building something that will last will pass on a rich inheritance to their own children in the process.” Durable Trades: Family-Centered Economies That Have Stood the Test of Time by Rory Groves https://a.co/eCbUKbU

Rep. Rose: US Food Producers Rely on Extended Supply Chains Abroad https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/rep-rose-us-food-producers-rely-on-extended-supply-chains-abroad_4373714.html

“The United States has become “increasingly dependent” on extended supply chains of agricultural inputs such as fertilizer and agrochemicals to keep modern agriculture running, resulting in food supply delays, Rep. John Rose (R-Tenn.)“

KRATKY METHOD: GROWING FOOD WITHOUT SOIL https://www.thearmorylife.com/kratky-method-growing-food-without-sunlight-or-soil/

“Growing food is one of the fundamental requirements for a civilization. At a more personal level, a family without food will either starve or be dependent on others for its survival. As a husband and father, this idea is repugnant to me. I’m guessing it is abhorrent to you as well… I will show you how you can use a simple hydroponic system to grow fresh food inside your own home… Few things are as rewarding as providing your own food. It is a skill that our ancestors used to survive and one we can use to build our own resiliency and independence. If you are a parent, knowing you can feed your family is an added comfort in an increasingly chaotic world.”

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Order of Man: Own the Dominant Digital Currency https://youtu.be/1TFsdY1IClk

“No doubt, you’ve heard of Bitcoin and Crypto but with the increasing popularity of digital currency, you may still have a lot of questions and skepticism about the validity of what exactly it is and if it’s worth paying attention to.”

“My guest today is Bitcoin expert and a duel degree MIT graduate, Michael Saylor. Today, him and I discuss what Bitcoin is and whether or not it’s a valid form of currency for the future. We also get into some higher-level discussions about what is the nature of money, value, and our individual property rights. We cover the concerns of inflation, government risk, whether or not digital currency is “real,” and the incorruptible nature of Bitcoin. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: * An overview of property ownership * Real estate doesn’t solve the problem for everyone * Owning digital property * Monetizing a utility * The risk of crypto currency vs. traditional investments * Legal and ethical limitations * Bitcoin is the dominant digital property network * The stability and security of Crypto and Bitcoin * The risk of Crypto and Bitcoin * How to get started with Crypto” https://www.hope.com

Crypto currency and the Church – super noob getting started notes
Why a blog post on crypto currency? Because cancel culture includes being able to bank, i.e. being allowed to or able to buy and sell. The Church could learn something here. Revelation 13:17 https://ministry.family.blog/2021/02/19/crypto-currency-and-the-church-super-noob-getting-started-notes/

If you choose Coinbase, use this link when you register [https://www.coinbase.com/join/dobra_ku] If you exchange more than $100 fiat dollars we both get $10 worth of bitcoin.

# Trained Men
“he led forth his trained men, born in his house, 318 of them” Genesis 14:14 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/gen.14.14.ESV

USCCA: Sex Trafficking Survivor Reveals How She Escaped… https://youtu.be/-3QnNEx__9w

“In this compelling video, sex trafficking survivor and concealed carry advocate Kendra Geronimo recounts details of her true personal horror story. Her narration contains frank descriptions of abduction, captivity, violence and sexual situations. Viewer discretion is advised.”

Become a Master of Lightning-Fast Reloads https://warriorpoetsupplyco.com/blog/become-a-master-of-lightningfast-reloads/

“Reloading your pistol efficiently, quickly and safely can be impressive at the tactical range and life-saving if you ever find yourself downrange in a real-life tactical situation… Train Hard. Train Smart. Live Free.” https://youtu.be/l3hdFteZonc

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TRAIN in Peoria! Defensive Rifle Level 1
Sat, May 21, 2022 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
Good Shepherd Defense & Training – Peoria IL
Introduction into the dynamics of the defensive rifle and carbine transitioning into practical/tactical skillsets and methodologies. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/defensive-rifle-level-1-tickets-252299603907?aff=eemailordconf&utm_campaign=order_confirm&utm_medium=email&ref=eemailordconf&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_term=viewevent

The FieldCraft Survival Channel: How Small Unit Tactics can apply to civilians w/ @GBRS Group https://youtu.be/swLsLsMhR0I

“This episode is a continuation of last week’s video where Mike is joined by Cole and DJ from @GBRS Group who are career Naval Special Warfare guys.”

# Tyranny, crime, and other evils
“The kings of the earth set themselves… against the Lord and against his Anointed… He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision.” Psalm 2:1-4 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.2.1-4.ESV

The Mind Polluters Coming to 3 Locations [In Illinois] https://illinoisfamily.org/uncategorized/the-mind-polluters-coming-to-3-locations/

““The Mind Polluters” is a feature length investigative documentary film that follows the efforts of grass roots volunteers, legislators and Christian academics exposing the efforts of corrupt organizations and groups infiltrating the nation’s school systems with pornographic and pedo-sadist (pedophilia) materials. Click HERE for tickets for any of the following locations…”

Justice Department Charges 12 People for Arming Gang Members in Chicago https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/justice-department-charges-12-people-for-arming-gang-members-in-chicago_4378536.html

To be clear, gun control laws were ignored and violated! “To secure firearms from federally licensed dealers, the defendants provided false information on firearms purchase application forms.”

“Among those charged, three were enlisted members of the U.S. Army at the time of the crime. Stationed at the Fort Campbell military installation in Clarksville, Tennessee, they were involved in the purchase and transfer of ‘dozens of firearms to the streets of Chicago,’ … In total, Chicago saw 3,561 shooting incidents last year, according to the police department. This is 1,415 more shootings than in 2019.”

All the more reason that good self-governed citizens should be armed and trained to defend themselves and their loved ones from the wicked!

Kids ‘Killed and Tortured’, Seminary Dean Shot Dead, City Strewn With Bodies: Russia Commits Atrocities in Bucha http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/cwn/2022/april/kids-killed-and-tortured-seminary-dean-shot-dead-city-strewn-with-bodies-russia-commits-atrocities-in-bucha

“Western leaders are condemning the atrocities believed to have been committed in Ukrainian towns by retreating Russian troops. Officials say the bodies of 410 civilians have been found in towns around the capital, Kyiv, that were recaptured from Russian forces… Bucha’s mayor said hundreds of townspeople were buried in a mass grave. A satellite image showed a 45-foot long trench near a church. Residents said Russian troops went from building to building checking people’s phones for any evidence of anti-Russian activity and if any was found, took them away or shot them.”

Why Is Hunter’s Laptop Scandal a Scandal? https://www.castlereport.us/why-is-hunters-laptop-scandal-a-scandal/

“The laptop story was labeled as Russian disinformation then Hunter’s computer vanished along with his mysterious business deals in Ukraine and Communist China. The scandal reemerged thanks to our friends at the New York Times who after 18 months of lying about Russian disinformation finally admitted, well yes, the information contained on the laptop is real and the laptop itself is authentic. Now that Joe Biden is President, the Times feels safe, I suppose, in finally telling the truth which might have swung the election if Biden’s owned media had not seen fit to run interference for him…. What does all this mean for our world today and especially the war in Ukraine? For one thing, the laptop and the media’s treatment of the scandal, reveals the hypocrisy of everything the U.S. says about everything including the war. The war in Ukraine is in part the manifestation of a global conflict between two competing world powers and two competing world views. It is a defining moment in world history. Will the U.S. lose its status as a lone superpower? Will the great reset take hold and turn the world into a giant intellectual prison? If you accept the new liberal world order you are acceptable, but if you don’t you will be cast out and demonized. No borders, no walls, no USA at all. That is the rallying cry of those who seek our destruction, and yet they keep being elected. Finally, folks, I have fought for and defended Western Civilization for most of my adult life, but we have lost the war. I’m outraged, angry, but most of all very sad about what has been done to my country. I know this is an intentional attack against America and Western Civilization to destroy it and usher in the new liberal world order curtesy of Davos and The World Economic Forum, in which we all live as guarded and surveilled sheep on the master’s global plantation. We are doomed to that future unless we can find the courage to vomit these people out of our lives before it’s too late.”

“When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he assembled his 318 trained men, born in his household, and went in pursuit as far as Dan.” Genesis‬ ‭14:14‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“The right to life is a good example of what legal historians refer to as an objective right: it is objective in the sense that it exists outside ourselves and is unalienable… The right to life imposes obligations: you must do everything in your power to preserve it.”
#SlayingLeviathan https://canonpress.com/products/slaying-leviathan/

AMENDMENT II

A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
https://ministry.family.blog/america/second-amendment/

The latest Gabs from Mick Dobra (@mickdobra). Glorify God, share the Gospel, protect your family…

Reading List: Disney anti-christ agenda, Gov Corruption, Always Carry, 7 Lean Food years?, Households and distinctly Christian culture

“The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green, to declare that the Lord is upright; he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.” Psalm 92:12-15 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.92.12-15.ESV

# Make Disciples of all Nations
“‘Go therefore and make disciples of all nations’” Matthew 28:18-20 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/mat.28.18-20.ESV

A Culture to Fight With | Toby Sumpter https://youtu.be/NXUGwLikAfM

We should be living out a distinctly Christian culture. Lord’s Day worship. Gathering of the saints. Sent out to build households. Practicing the fruitfulness of Christian culture in our households.

Founders Ministries: TS&TT: William Wolfe | The Need For Public Theology And The Abuse of Romans 13 https://youtu.be/hfQjs9tcC5o

“Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk with William Wolfe, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon and Director of Legislative Affairs at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. They discuss the need for theology in the public square and how Christians should engage with government.”

Paraphrase from about 23 minutes in “we need to see the church more as a military outpost (not in a violent military way) to go forth and conquer and expand the Kingdom of God in the world… like Daniel 2 the nations are toppling and the Kingdom of Christ is expanding”

Jared Longshore: Raise Your Kids and Change the World https://youtu.be/-s7lx13b-0w

“In this episode of Reformation and Revival, Jared Longshore discusses how to raise your children and change the world… The Christian family is the soil from which a Christian society and a Christian nation will grow. Without that soil, the fields will keep burning just as they are now.”

“The reformed ‘did not look at their children as neutral objects whom Christ would draw to himself for the first time later on, but as beings who, through the covenant, by virtue of being born of believing parents, enjoyed a relationship with Christ, belonged to him, and were to be viewed as his subjects.’ Pro Rege, vol. 2, pg. 538”

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” Ephesians 6:1 “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4 “… But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”” Joshua 24:15 “And I will establish my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you.” Genesis 17:7 “… and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”” Genesis 12:3

# Work and Keep
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” Genesis 2:15 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/gen.2.15.ESV

Defy Tyrants: The Biblical Mindset towards Food Prepping https://youtu.be/rnAopFw5YsY

“Mike Brabo, an expert in growing food and surviving under communism, shares his short thoughts in this video and more to come. SHARE his full talk with others so they can be warned of the times ahead. The difference between hoarding and prudence is found in scripture. When men hoard, they amass bigger barns for themselves with no thoughts on God’s purposes (Luke 12:13-24), however, prudent Christians should forsee the evil coming and hide themself (Proverbs 22:3) and store up enough to sustain themselves, and enough to give to those in need (2 Corinthians 8:12).” https://rumble.com/vt3ma7-the-fragile-food-supply-and-food-for-life.html?mref=hqg49&mrefc=2

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JackCarrUSA: Peter Zeihan: What Keeps Him Up At Night https://youtu.be/aHTDSU9BhxI

“Peter Zeihan is a geopolitical strategist and a renowned author, speaker, and consultant. His work includes analysis on global politics, demographics, and geography to better understand economic, cultural, political and military developments to predict future trends. His firm Zeihan on Geopolitics provides custom analytical products to a vast array of clients including energy companies, financial institutions, agricultural interests, and the U.S. military. Zeihan is the author of three critically acclaimed books, The Accidental Superpower, The Absent Superpower, and Disunited Nations. His fourth book, The End of the World Is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization, will be published in June.”

# Trained Men
“he led forth his trained men, born in his house, 318 of them” Genesis 14:14 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/gen.14.14.ESV

FieldCraft Survival Channel: The infamous robbery fail as seen by a Special Forces SGM https://youtu.be/o2Fn9h4Gm2A

“On this episode, Fieldcraft Survival’s CEO Mike Glover reviews and analyzes the South African attempted heist video that went viral months ago.”

USCCA: (URGENT) Send This To EVERYONE That Doesn’t Carry A Gun… https://youtu.be/SzrarAmVQ7c

“Your decision whether or not to carry a gun can make the difference between life and death. In this short informational video, U.S. Concealed Carry Association Director of Content Kevin Michalowski addresses the most common excuses people give for not carrying a gun.”

Warrior Poet Society: When to HIGH PORT and HOW to do it https://youtu.be/6MlBLg5uepM

“Former Army Ranger and Special Forces instructor show when to use the muzzle up (high port) technique and how to do it right.”

[Canadian] Pastor Artur Pawlowski Spent Nearly Two Months in Solitary Confinement for ‘Inciting Mischief’ http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/cwn/2022/april/pastor-artur-pawlowski-spent-nearly-two-months-in-solitary-confinement-for-inciting-mischief

“Prominent Canadian Pastor Artur Pawlowski, who earned international media attention for defying onerous pandemic restrictions, has been released from prison after reportedly spending close to two months in solitary confinement… The preacher is also under a curfew, requiring him to be home from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m., except to attend church services.”

Warrior Poet Society: Just HOW Corrupt is D.C? Rep. Madison Cawthorn gives insider look https://youtu.be/xEEpnrZgoJU

“Congressman Madison Cawthorn pulls no punches in describing just how bad Washington D.C. really is. In this interview I ask how close the show ‘House of Cards’ gets to giving a real glimpse of our ruling class. His answers shocked me. Support Madison Cawthorn: https://cawthorn.house.gov/“

Answers in Genesis: How Disney Is (Subtly) Poisoning Your Children https://youtu.be/uFGZoy7g74E

“Disney CEO Bob Chapek sent a memo to his employees discussing why the company had yet to make a statement on the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill. In this video, Bryan Osborne shares his perspective on this situation as a Bible-believing Christian.”

Disney Executives Outline ‘Gay Agenda,’ Push for More Queer Characters in Internal Meeting https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/disney-executives-outline-gay-agenda-push-for-more-queer-characters-in-internal-meeting_4372179.html

“Executives and producers at the Walt Disney Company said during a recent internal meeting that there will be a renewed effort to make leading characters in films and shows gay or transgender, with one talking about how she has been working to enact a “not-at-all-secret gay agenda” in several programs.”

Senators Release Bank Records Showing Payments to Hunter Biden From China https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/senators-release-bank-records-showing-payments-from-china-to-hunter-biden_4371710.html

“The receipts are just some of the records that “undeniably show strong links between the Biden family and communist China,” Grassley said… The senators said they plan on releasing the financial records they’ve obtained in full. Their offices didn’t respond by press time to requests for more information… ‘The evidence is stunning, and it is growing.’”

“When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he assembled his 318 trained men, born in his household, and went in pursuit as far as Dan.” Genesis‬ ‭14:14‬ ‭CSB‬‬

The latest Gabs from Mick Dobra (@mickdobra). Glorify God, share the Gospel, protect your family…

Special Focus: Food Production

# Work and Keep
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” Genesis 2:15 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/gen.2.15.ESV

Defy Tyrants: The Biblical Mindset towards Food Prepping https://youtu.be/rnAopFw5YsY

Spring Garden Giveaway, where you can get 15+ gardening resources to inspire, challenge, and support your gardening efforts…and it’s 100% FREE. https://upvir.al/ref/623da596638c5M

“Get our Premium Garden Planning Calculator ($10 value) for FREE! https://upvir.al/ref/623da596638c5M

While you’re at it, enter to win a free $50 credit to our heirloom seed store too.” https://upvir.al/ref/623da596638c5M

JackCarrUSA: Peter Zeihan: What Keeps Him Up At Night https://youtu.be/aHTDSU9BhxI

“Peter Zeihan is a geopolitical strategist and a renowned author, speaker, and consultant. His work includes analysis on global politics, demographics, and geography to better understand economic, cultural, political and military developments to predict future trends. His firm Zeihan on Geopolitics provides custom analytical products to a vast array of clients including energy companies, financial institutions, agricultural interests, and the U.S. military. Zeihan is the author of three critically acclaimed books, The Accidental Superpower, The Absent Superpower, and Disunited Nations. His fourth book, The End of the World Is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization, will be published in June.”

Food and energy resource prices likely to continue increasing in the near term Forward Observer https://youtu.be/Px23VBXFMXk

“Corn, Soybeans, and Wheat futures continue to near or hit daily price increases. The primary driver of price increases is the war in Europe as commodities markets brace for global trade disruptions.” Wheat prices are up nearly 32% over the last 12months alone…China’s actions will likely put pressure on world markets and drive up prices for the selected commodities. Analysts believe China has already stockpiled between 60-70% of the world’s grain reserves. Oil prices in London rose 7.7% on Wednesday, wheat 7.6%, aluminum rose 1.3%, and corn futures climbed 2.9% to their highest since 2012.”

Reading List: Lent, Church Planting, Evil of Communism, Crypto Protecting Ukrainian Wealth, Be Prepared, Food Prices https://ministry.family.blog/2022/03/04/reading-list-lent-church-planting-evil-of-communism-crypto-protecting-ukrainian-wealth-be-prepared-food-prices/

Get your means of production in order!

“When I think about wealth in the future, I really think about owning the means of production. Here’s why: https://mailchi.mp/forwardobserver/fo-heres-what-will-happen-to-wealth?e=b5e04d4dbd

“Over the summer, I read several books on hyperinflation. Here are a few things I learned:
1. Nearly everyone gets wiped out.
2. Food was scarce.
3. Those that owned the means of production of raw materials — lumber, ore, mines, crops, etc. — got richer.
One thing I’ve started doing is pricing financial assets in the means of production.”

Reading List: Romans 13, false teachers, heat, fuel, meat, means of production https://ministry.family.blog/2021/11/18/reading-list-romans-13-false-teachers-heat-fuel-meat-means-of-production/

“When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he assembled his 318 trained men, born in his household, and went in pursuit as far as Dan.” Genesis‬ ‭14:14‬ ‭CSB‬‬

The latest Gabs from Mick Dobra (@mickdobra). Glorify God, share the Gospel, protect your family…

THE GOOD NEWS

There is a God that created the heavens and the earth. We humans are created in His image.

We are sinners, we have rebelled against Him, our Creator. Our rebellion has brought “all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice… envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness” to the world. Romans 1:29-31 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/rom.1.29-31.ESV

Therefore we justly deserve our due punishment of death and damnation, “as it is written: ‘None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God. All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.’” Romans 3:10-12 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/rom.3.10-12.ESV

But good news! God is merciful and loving. Jesus is God the only begotten Son and He took our punishment upon Himself in our place. Jesus rose from the dead, defeating death and securing the hope of our salvation.

“For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me.” 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/1co.15.3-8.ESV

““Brothers, what shall we do?” And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”” Acts 2:36-38 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/act.2.36-38.ESV

We need only repent and believe it. Repent: turn away from our sins, proclaim Jesus is lord and savior, and we will be forgiven our sins and have life ever after! “because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.”” Romans 10:9-11 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/rom.10.9-11.ESV

There is hope. Believe in Jesus! ““For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/jhn.3.16.ESV

It doesn’t matter who you’ve been or what you’ve done, God stands with arms wide open, ready to forgive you. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/1jn.1.9.ESV

Reading List: Spit On, The Gospel in All Things, Hope in Suffering, Car Jacking, VP Harris

# Make Disciples of all Nations
“‘Go therefore and make disciples of all nations’” Matthew 28:18-20 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/mat.28.18-20.ESV

Household Prayer: Wife, Helpmeet, Battle Buddy https://ministry.family.blog/2022/03/18/household-prayer-wife-helpmeet-battle-buddy/

Brothers today I’m praying for my wife and would encourage the same for you. I’m praying specifically that they have joy and peace in their role. I’m praying that we would “love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her,” (Eph. 5:25) A book I read a few years ago, The Household and the War for the Cosmos: Recovering a Christian Vision for the Family by C.R. Wiley, takes a look at the place of the household in God’s divine order of the cosmos from Ephesians. Christ’s defeat of death and Satan and His redemption of His people (1:10,21,22; 2:4-10,19-22) , the establishment of the Church and its work (3:10,11), and then the next battle formation is surprisingly the household. Wives, husbands, children, and bondservants (5:22,25; 6:1,4,5,9). Then it concludes with the armor for the battle (6:10-20). With that in mind I pray we would see how important our households are in the divine order and the battle for the cosmos, and that we would pray for our helpmeet in this important work.

Cheerful When They Spit On You | Jared Longshore https://youtu.be/B-Wv0rlk3DY

“In this episode of Reformation and Revival, Jared Longshore discusses how to be cheerful when people spit on you–literally… As we labor on for reformation, one indicator that we’re actually advancing will be Christians getting spat upon. And the confirming sign that reformation is underway is that Christians cheerfully sing a little ditty while being spat upon”

Just Preach the Gospel? | Doug Wilson https://youtu.be/jChZPbKX8EM

“In this episode of Ask Doug, pastor Doug Wilson answers a question about whether we should “just preach the gospel.””

# Work and Keep
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” Genesis 2:15 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/gen.2.15.ESV

“There is no hint in the Bible that your aggressive instincts are a result of the fall. You are not, in other words, a defective woman. Your desire to conquer and to subdue, to hew down and to build up, to form and to shape, has nothing to do with the curse. It is man’s natural, pre-fall, created purpose. You yearn to bend the world to your will because Adam was created to bend the world to his will. Where things go wrong is not with our natural yearnings, but with our wills themselves.” Its Good To Be A Man

Warrior Poet Society: How Suffering Can Save Us All https://warriorpoetsupplyco.com/blog/how-suffering-can-save-us-all/

“comfort, not suffering, is what’s causing us to crumble and melt like snowflakes. The right kinds of suffering, though, make us tough as nails—physically and spiritually. The right kinds of suffering can save us all… To put that in Biblical terms from Romans 5: the suffering produced perseverance. The perseverance produced character. The character produced hope… Now when we suffer, we grow, because Jesus conquered the futility of life… Suffering is your friend. And I thank God for the earlier suffering that I’ve had in life. It’s made me who I am and God forbid that I shirk every amount of suffering that may come my way because I know I’m still on a growth journey. And I know I’m meant to go through certain sufferings so that I’d be made better and I’d be a better resource for those around me, for the world in general. Train Hard. Train Smart. Don’t Let Them Make You Weak”

This is what Romans 5 is talking about. Ultimate hope comes through suffering. How does God save us? Through suffering.

The Bible tells us that Jesus suffered for us and died in our place to literally save the world. This is ultimate suffering that saves us from ultimate suffering. The punishment kind of suffering.

But it doesn’t mean that Jesus saved us from ALL suffering. What it means is that God ensured that the suffering we experience has a good, strengthening quality to it. Jesus suffered so that our suffering would have a purpose and ultimately a good result.

Now when we suffer, we grow, because Jesus conquered the futility of life.
https://warriorpoetsupplyco.com/blog/how-suffering-can-save-us-all/

# Trained Men
“he led forth his trained men, born in his house, 318 of them” Genesis 14:14 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/gen.14.14.ESV

Warrior Poet Society: Terminally ill & going to Ukraine | James Yeager https://youtu.be/vjETidgQ58g

The FieldCraft Survival Channel: Will comped pistols gas your face? @GBRS Group https://youtu.be/iTJGId02edk

2/3rds of the way through they start talking about needing to shoot with one hand and training for new dads to cover a child with support hand while shooting with strong hand, even for infants in a chest carrier… interesting stuff. Training for muscle memory.

Warrior Poet Society: PCC | Practical? Or Practically Useless?? https://youtu.be/0ONPxxEUGs0

“Pistol Caliber carbines or PCCs are loved and hated by gun enthusiasts. Go through the pros and cons with the Warrior Poet Society and find out where you stand on these guns.”

USCCA: Separated From Your Kid During A Carjacking (Now What?) https://youtu.be/MfBQPGwIew4

“What would you do if an armed robber tried to steal your car while your child was still inside? In this video, U.S. Concealed Carry Association Director of Content Kevin Michalowski and top criminal defense attorney Tom Grieve review security camera footage from a gas station in Florida. The late-night encounter could have gone very wrong for a father and his young son.”

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‘Is It Demonic?’ Pastor’s Warning About Disney Pixar’s New Film ‘Turning Red’ http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/entertainment/2022/march/is-it-demonic-pastors-warning-about-disney-pixars-new-film-turning-red

““Within the first eight minutes, I was absolutely appalled,” he said, noting the theme deals with ancestral communication, among other topics that don’t align with a biblical worldview… there are scenes surrounding menstruation as well as the line, “My panda, my choice” (a play on the pro-choice “my body, my choice” line), among other elements… He also described a nightmare sequence in the film that he found particularly disturbing for kids. The scene shows the little girl’s ancestors being presented with “glowing red eyes” and essentially tormenting the child.”

Agents Working for [Chinese Communist Party] CCP Were Paid Millions To Spy On, Harass Dissidents in US: Criminal Complain Agents Working for CCP Were Paid Millions To Spy On, Harass Dissidents in US: Criminal Complaint https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/agents-working-for-ccp-were-paid-millions-to-spy-on-harass-dissidents-in-us-criminal-complaint_4346353.html

Vice President Harris’s Laugh Stuns Europe https://www.cwfpac.com/friday-march-11-2022-bidens-hill-climb-harriss-laugh-stuns-europe-not-your-fathers-pledge

“she was asked whether the U.S. would be willing to take some Ukrainian refugees… Harris seemed stunned and did her best imitation of a “deer in the headlights.” She then broke into her now famous laugh… One Ukrainian official said on Twitter it would be a tragedy if “this woman” ever became president…“

“SecState Blinken: Russia may be planning chemical weapons attack in Ukraine. Comment made moments ago during ongoing press conference. Live stream via email.” https://youtu.be/K9Q8mOFHvuM
AlertsUSA: https://AlertsUSA.com/discount.html

“When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he assembled his 318 trained men, born in his household, and went in pursuit as far as Dan.” Genesis‬ ‭14:14‬ ‭CSB‬‬

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Household Prayer: Wife, Helpmeet, Battle Buddy

“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church, because we are members of his body. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church. However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5:25-33‬ ‭ESV‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/59/eph.5.25-33.ESV

A book I read a few years ago, The Household and the War for the Cosmos: Recovering a Christian Vision for the Family by C.R. Wiley, takes a look at the place of the household in God’s divine order of the cosmos from Ephesians. Christ’s defeat of death and Satan and His redemption of His people (1:10,21,22; 2:4-10,19-22) , the establishment of the Church and its work (3:10,11), and then the next battle formation is surprisingly the household. Wives, husbands, children, and bondservants (5:22,25; 6:1,4,5,9). Then it concludes with the armor for the battle (6:10-20).

With that in mind I pray we would see how important our households are in the divine order and the battle for the cosmos, and that we would pray for our helpmeet in this important work.

Reading List: The End, Grow Food, Ukraine Lessons: Militia Load Outs, Molotov cocktails, Song of Moses

# Make Disciples of all Nations
“‘Go therefore and make disciples of all nations’” Matthew 28:18-20 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/mat.28.18-20.ESV

I’m praying that we would be capable swordsmen able to wield the Word of God well to be disciple makers and biblical counselors in our homes. I pray God would equip us to develop a cultural theology for our families. God has us in this world for a reason, and it is not so we can float along in the worlds cultural lazy river! More here: https://ministry.family.blog/2022/03/10/household-prayer-solid-foundations/

The End!

A Trumpet Blown in London: Benjamin Keach and the Doctrine of the Last Judgment https://founders.org/2022/02/04/a-trumpet-blown-in-london-benjamin-keach-and-the-doctrine-of-the-last-judgment/

“Day of judgment! Day of wonders!
Hark! the trumpet’s awful sound,
louder than a thousand thunders,
shakes the vast creation round.
How the summons will the sinner’s heart confound!” Newton

“Let [Christians] lift up their hearts with joy! What a blessed and happy condition are they in now! But what will their state be when this life is ended? Such need not to fear death; for, as their souls go then to Christ, so when Christ comes, he will bring them with him; “they shall appear with him in glory.” What a harvest of joy.”

Counsel from the Confession? 1689 Eschatology and Pastoral Biblical Counseling https://founders.org/2022/02/04/counsel-from-the-confession-1689-eschatology-and-pastoral-biblical-counseling/

“We need all of God’s word for all of life, and the biblical counselor’s task is to grasp the word, give it well, and guide souls by it to wholeness in Christ. As the Puritans often remarked, we are to teach “doctrine for life” (1 Tim 1:5).”

“Consider now your own care of souls in light of the age to come… Take steps to cultivate a life of careful obedience (Eph 5:15f). Anxiety can tempt strugglers to throw up their hands, crying “What’s the use?” But Scripture teaches Christians will stand before God for an accounting of our lives, though not for judgment (Rom 14:12). Jesus has taken all punishment for our sins at the cross (Isa 53:4-6), such that our standing and acceptance is secure in him, our obedience made acceptable in his, and we are now able to live for his glory (1 Cor 10:31). Thus the Catechism instructs us to pursue obedience to God’s revealed will (Q 44), making it our aim to be pleasing to him (2 Cor 5:9). Our desire is to hear “well done, good and faithful servant” (Matt 25:23) on that Day…”

# Work and Keep
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” Genesis 2:15 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/gen.2.15.ESV

Forward Observer Intel:
YELLEN: EXPECT INFLATION TO BE “UNCOMFORTABLY HIGH” THROUGH THIS YEAR MACRON: Europe’s food supply will be ‘deeply destabilized’ due to Ukraine-Russia war. Additionally: “Several African countries will be affected by famines within 12-18 months.”

It’s a start: “How to Grow Plants & Start a Garden” https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/cms/life-out-here/garden-home-land/gardening/how-to-grow-plants-the-ultimate-guide-to-growing

# Trained Men
“he led forth his trained men, born in his house, 318 of them” Genesis 14:14 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/gen.14.14.ESV

Lessons from Ukraine:
1 – Citizens be armed ahead of time
2 – Have all the gear and ammo ahead of time
3 – Train and prepare before the war!

T.REX ARMS: Ukrainian Special Operations Sig MCX https://youtu.be/ZLExKV0ajeE

“As images emerge out of Ukraine, we have continued to note the guns and gear used by civilians and military personnel. Typically, we see AKMs of various kinds being used by Russian and Ukrainian forces, but when images of a Western rifle like the MCX surface, curiosity arises. This week we built out a clone of the MCX rifles used by Ukrainian special operations, with a video on said rifle and its capabilities.”

Ukrainian SOF MCX Loadout https://help.trex-arms.com/hc/en-us/articles/4585397271959

“In addition to the video, we took the time to go over the details of this build. Why would someone choose a fixed magnifier over a flip to the side magnifier, and why choose one MCX stock over another? These are some questions we answer in the Loadout article.”

“this always come down to training. If you want to be proficient with anything, you need to train it, get reps, and become comfortable with your tools, because if you suck, you suck.”

A HISTORY OF THE MOLOTOV COCKTAIL: CAN IT STOP A TANK? https://www.thearmorylife.com/molotov-cocktail-vs-tank-a-history-of-this-desperate-measure/

“the response of the Ukrainian people has been equally surprising (and also inspiring), as their government has issued automatic rifles to ordinary citizens, and a modern militia army quickly rose to fight the invaders. Along with some basic firearms training, Ukrainian officials provided instructions for the creation and use of Molotov cocktails, the time-honored anti-tank weapon of last resort. Looking back, the Molotov cocktail was notably used by the Hungarians in their uprising against the Soviets (October 23rd to November 11th, 1956) and to a lesser extent during the Czech Uprising of August 1968. We’ll take a look at how this simple incendiary has been served up to invading armies for more than 80 years… As history repeats itself, over and over again, the use of Molotov cocktails, smashed against the side of an invader’s tank, are witnessed time and time again. Today is no different; all you have to do is look to the bravery of the Ukrainian people in their fight to remain free.”

The Best Bang for Your Buck Combat Loadout https://warriorpoetsupplyco.com/blog/the-best-bang-for-your-buck-combat-loadout/

“Maybe you’re not kicking in doors with the 2nd Ranger Battalion or deploying to combat, but you still want to have a decent tactical loadout so you’re ready for the zombies or other combat-like applications. It never hurts to be ready with some good solid gear and to do it without going broke… Whether you’re a civilian waiting for the apocalypse or armed forces and military looking to modify your loadout, these recommendations will give you a balance, best bang for your buck option for any area of your kit. As always, gear isn’t everything. Train Hard. Train Smart.”

Full Combat Setup – Best “Bang-for-the-Buck” Edition

Warrior Poet Society: The Legal Cost of a Legal KILL https://youtu.be/PsQxXotpFRI

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“And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are but the beginning of the birth pains. Matthew 24:6-8 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/mat.24.6-8.ESV

Ohio Lawmakers Urge US to Put Canada on Religious Freedom ‘Watch List’ for Jailing Pastors – 1 Pastor Still in Prison http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2022/march/ohio-lawmakers-urge-us-to-put-canada-on-religious-freedom-watch-list-for-jailing-pastors-1-pastor-still-in-prison

“State legislators in the Ohio House of Representatives introduced a resolution this week calling out Canada for its religious persecution of pastors during the pandemic.”

Amid Ukraine War, China Threat Rises https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/wests-focus-on-ukraine-war-gives-chinese-regime-room-to-expand-its-worldwide-influence-analysts_4314224.html

“Russia’s actions in Europe have drawn the eyes of the United States and its allies to the West, as they did in decades past, as meanwhile a larger, more formidable force gathers strength in the East, setting its sights on dominating the Indo-Pacific, and then the world… Nalapat pinned the blame on Washington and NATO for engaging in a series of strategic missteps that he believed culminated in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine… Russia and China are deepening their relationship, in ways previously unseen. Two weeks before the invasion, as Russia was drawing heavy international criticism for its plans to attack Ukraine, Putin and Xi proclaimed a “no limits” partnership, a bilateral relationship ‘superior to political and military alliances of the Cold War era.’”

“Then Moses and the people of Israel sang this song to the Lord, saying, “I will sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider he has thrown into the sea.” Exodus 15:1 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/exo.15.1.ESV

My Soul Among Lions: My Soul Among Lions // The Song of Moses (Exodus 15) [DEMO AUDIO] https://youtu.be/-KSmTAMhk24

“Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you shall go with this people into the land that the Lord has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you shall put them in possession of it. It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”” Deuteronomy 31:7-8 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/deu.31.7-8.ESV

“When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he assembled his 318 trained men, born in his household, and went in pursuit as far as Dan.” Genesis‬ ‭14:14‬ ‭CSB‬‬

The latest Gabs from Mick Dobra (@mickdobra). Glorify God, share the Gospel, protect your family…

Household Prayer: Solid Foundations

Brothers, I’m praying that we would be capable swordsmen able to wield the Word of God well to be disciple makers and biblical counselors in our homes. I pray God would equip us to develop a cultural theology for our families. God has us in this world for a reason, and it is not so we can float along in the worlds cultural lazy river! I pray we are establishing a solid foundation (Matt. 7:24) in our homes. I pray it is cultivated and grows into a Godly culture that the worldly cultural flood can not destroy! ““Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”” Matt. 7:24-27

“We need all of God’s word for all of life, and the biblical counselor’s task is to grasp the word, give it well, and guide souls by it to wholeness in Christ. As the Puritans often remarked, we are to teach “doctrine for life” (1 Tim 1:5).” Counsel from the Confession? 1689 Eschatology and Pastoral Biblical Counseling https://founders.org/2022/02/04/counsel-from-the-confession-1689-eschatology-and-pastoral-biblical-counseling/

In Colossians 2:6-10 “Paul calls on us to be so grounded in Jesus Christ that no one can take you captive with hollow and deceptive philosophies… Christ has given us His Word and that Word is authoritative, sufficient, and final. It teaches us that God is the Creator of this world. He has ordered it… He alone is righteous and He has revealed His righteousness to us in the moral law… In a phrase, this is God’s world and He gets to set the rules.” By What Standard: God’s world… God’s rules https://press.founders.org/shop/by-what-standard-gods-world-gods-rules/

““Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”” Matthew 7:24-27 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/mat.7.24-27.ESV

“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority.” Colossians 2:6-10 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/col.2.6-10.ESV

Reading List: Lent, Church Planting, Evil of Communism, Crypto Protecting Ukrainian Wealth, Be Prepared, Food Prices

“In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.” Proverbs‬ ‭14:26‬ ‭ESV‬‬ https://bible.com/bible/59/pro.14.26.ESV

# Make Disciples of all Nations
“‘Go therefore and make disciples of all nations’” Matthew 28:18-20 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/mat.28.18-20.ESV

Household Prayer: Lent Easter Devotion Season

Brothers tomorrow, March 2 2022, starts the 40 day devotional season leading to Easter. I’ve chosen a “40 Days of Lent” reading plan to read in our household. I’m praying for sweet time in God’s word for our household and yours… https://ministry.family.blog/2022/03/01/household-prayer-lent-easter-devotion-season/

Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Conrad Mbewe | Healthy Church Planting and Pastoral Ministry with the Spurgeon of Africa https://youtu.be/NWV3EH1tPhk

“Tom Ascol sits down with Pastor Conrad Mbewe in the Founders studio to talk about his ministry in Africa. Dr. Mbewe shares his experience pastoring a church-planting Church and what Biblical principles and practices are required for healthy church-planting.”

# Work and Keep
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” Genesis 2:15 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/gen.2.15.ESV

A Witness Against Wokeness: What Modern Christians Can Learn from an Ex-Communist https://founders.org/2022/02/24/a-witness-against-wokeness-what-modern-christians-can-learn-from-an-ex-communist/

“we are living at a time when Christians in America need to re-learn what past generations knew, and what Christians living in Cuba, China, and Czechoslovakia know, all too well: Communism, and its younger sibling Socialism, are godless ideologies that harm the masses… nearly 100 million people died during the twentieth century under Communist regimes. And hence, it was both right and responsible for evangelicals during the Cold War to stand opposed to ideas of Karl Marx and his Communist Manifesto… Wokeness is making inroads within the church, too. From calls for social justice (largely undefined) to cries that Christian Nationalism (also undefined) are threatening our country, those in the church are missing something that previous generations did not and could not miss—namely, the evil that comes from a man-centered, God-denying, government-enforced attempt to build back better… To those who have not seen, heard, or known about the inner-workings of Communism, let Chambers timeless words [of this article] be a warning… In a letter to his children, we find the testimony of a man who knew the evil of Communism existentially, not just academically. Thus, to a generation who is inclined towards socialism and unmoved by the evils of Communism, we—especially, those in the church—need to hear Whittaker Chambers…”

“As Christians living in this world, therefore, we need to know the ideas and ideologies that are threatening the church, and we need by God’s grace to expose their darkness and point people to the light… let us continue to bear witness to the truth, and following the boldness of Whittaker Chambers and all martyrs (witnesses) of the faith, let us speak the truth of God. out loud, in public, and without shame. So help us God! Soli Deo Gloria.” https://founders.org/2022/02/24/a-witness-against-wokeness-what-modern-christians-can-learn-from-an-ex-communist/

Crypto currency and the Church – super noob getting started notes https://ministry.family.blog/2021/02/19/crypto/
Crypto Currency and Cancel Culture: Because cancel culture includes being able to bank, i.e. being allowed to or able to buy and sell. The Church could learn something here. Revelation 13:17

Coinbase Bytes: Ukraine is seeing record crypto donations. Ukranians are using crypto to protect their wealth and resist Russia’s invasion. https://links.coinbase.com …

“For Ukrainians, emergency economic measures — including cash withdrawal limits (about $3,350 per day) — have prompted the country’s government, citizens, and even newspapers to call for crypto aid… Ukraine has raised over $30 million in cryptocurrency since tweeting an appeal for donations on Saturday… Meanwhile, a Berlin-based blockchain startup called Arweave is attempting to preserve historical documents about the crisis — so far its network of 1,000 nodes holds about 50 terabytes of related data… Why it matters… Ukranians are using crypto to defend themselves from Russia’s invasion, protect their wealth, and fund their escapes to neighboring nations. In one sobering tweet, a citizen explained: ‘My Ukrainian credit cards don’t work anymore. I’m safe physically in Kazakhstan, but all my savings are gone. Crypto is the only money I still have, and today I can say without exaggeration that $BTC, $ETH and #NFT[s] are going to save my life while I can’t come back home.‘”

# Trained Men
“he led forth his trained men, born in his house, 318 of them” Genesis 14:14 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/gen.14.14.ESV

“We would be wise to remember that the Athenian historian Thucydides in the Melian Dialogue of his History of the Peloponnesian War characterizes hope as danger’s comforter. In modern military and intelligence parlance, the ancient Greek general’s text translates as hope is not a course of action. While this is true, hope is oftentimes all one has in times of despair. The lesson is one as old as time: Be prepared.” The Devil’s Hand: A Thriller (Terminal List Book 4) by Jack Carr https://a.co/e84scQE

I’m watching Deer Camp on Warrior Poet Society http://www.watchwpsn.com/videos/deer-camp

Warrior Poet Society: Mossberg Shockwave Review [not t-rex approved] https://youtu.be/OqIraX9PHD8

Colion Noir: These New Surefire Turbo Lights Helps You See Even Farther In The Dark https://youtu.be/tPvuH1iXNlE

“I’ve always been a lumens guy. Give me high lumens at a decent distance and I’m generally good. Then I took a rifle nighttime course and really appreciated a light’s ability to throw light at longer distances. When Andrew from surefire Told me they were launching their Turbo Series of high candela lights that are focused on long-distance lighting I got a little giddy. Lumens are the total amount of light put out by a device the higher the lumens the greater the area is lit up. However, Candela is the amount of light put out by a device in a particular direction. Essentially, High Lumens is focused on making things really bright up close and Candela focuses on making things bright at further distances.”

“You, Lord God of hosts, are God of Israel. Rouse yourself to punish all the nations; spare none of those who treacherously plot evil. Selah” Psalm 59:5 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.59.5.ESV

Food and energy resource prices likely to continue increasing in the near term

Forward Observer https://youtu.be/Px23VBXFMXk

Biden’s War, The Left’s Reaction, Abortion Bill Defeated https://www.cwfpac.com/tuesday-march-1-2022-bidens-war-lefts-reaction-abortion-bill-defeated

“One of the first things Joe Biden did when he entered the Oval Office was to shut down our pipelines. He also shut down new U.S. drilling and put us back in the terrible Paris Climate Accord. Later he approved Putin’s pipeline to Europe and started buying record amounts of oil from Russia, feeding Putin’s war machine. Seriously, we’re paying Putin $70 million a day for oil we could be and should be producing here.”

Homeland Security Official: Worst Terror Environment in 30+ years, Concern for Houses of Worship https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2022/february/homeland-security-official-worst-terror-environment-in-30-years-concern-for-houses-of-worship

“A top Department of Homeland Security official calls the current U.S. threat environment the worst he’s seen in over 30 years and is urging houses of worship, universities, and public officials to pay attention.” Warning: NEVER take the kings money unless you want to become the kings man!

While the U.S. Wasn’t Looking, China Became the Dominant Power in Latin America, Right on Our Doorstep https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2022/february/while-the-u-s-wasnt-looking-china-became-the-dominant-power-in-latin-america-right-on-our-doorstep

“Tying Nations to China Through Loans and Debt – Twenty Latin American nations have joined China’s Belt and Road initiative, in which China invests in a nation’s infrastructure, like the new container port China is building for Peru at the Port of Chancay. China will also be supplying nations with civilian nuclear technology, helping them develop space programs, and providing them with Chinese 5G technology that experts have warned is a surveillance tool of the Chinese military… ‘(The Chinese) orchestrate those loans and in those contracts in ways to make sure that they get paid. Chinese banks oftentimes operate more like loan sharks. In other words, you know, ‘Give me the title to your car’, so to speak,’ Ellis noted.”

Biden DOJ ending national security initiative aimed at countering China amid complaints about bias https://www.foxnews.com/politics/doj-ending-china-initiative-national-security-program-bias

“Do you indeed decree what is right, you gods? Do you judge the children of man uprightly? No, in your hearts you devise wrongs; your hands deal out violence on earth… O God, break the teeth in their mouths; tear out the fangs of the young lions, O Lord! Let them vanish like water that runs away; when he aims his arrows, let them be blunted. Let them be like the snail that dissolves into slime, like the stillborn child who never sees the sun. Sooner than your pots can feel the heat of thorns, whether green or ablaze, may he sweep them away!” Psalm 58:1-2, 6-9 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.58.6-9.ESV

“When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he assembled his 318 trained men, born in his household, and went in pursuit as far as Dan.” Genesis‬ ‭14:14‬ ‭CSB‬‬

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Household Prayer: Lent Easter Devotion Season

“To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭5:11‬ ‭ESV‬‬ https://bible.com/bible/59/1pe.5.11.ESV

Brothers tomorrow, March 2 2022, starts the 40 day devotional season leading to Easter. I’ve chosen a “40 Days of Lent” reading plan to read in our household. I’m praying for sweet time in God’s word for our household and yours. Praying for growing faith and hunger to know God more in our children. Praying for the good news of Christ’s redeeming work on the cross and His resurrection from the dead to work in them and through them in everything they do for all of their lives. All to the glory of God our Savior! “To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.” 1 Peter 5:11 ESV

40 Days of Lent reading plan: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/85

“Lent has always been a time to turn our attention to all that has been done for us on the cross in Christ. This lavish gift can be meditated on year after year, and still would leave us to wonder in amazement. Through this reading plan, you will walk through the gospel accounts in chronological order, tracing the steps of Jesus during his last week of his earthly ministry. This plan is 47 days in length, but the seven Sundays are days of rest according to tradition.”

We have been told that we people are the chance result of impersonal chaos working its dark magic on the universe… The outcome of such thinking? Humanity is disenchanted…

But this is not the biblical account of man… God, the beautiful one, made the human race as his capstone work, his corporeal masterpiece (Ps 8:3-6; 27:4) … The imago dei marks out humanity as an enchanted race. Tragically, humanity disenchanted itself by following the anti-wisdom of the serpent…

If we have assumed… that our children learned what they needed to know simply by ecclesial and cultural osmosis, let us be clear that we may hold this assumption no longer. Now is not the time to play down our doctrine of mankind; now is the time to teach it with confidence and with joy, seeking to be witnesses to fellow sinners and guides to all God’s flock.
“Reenchanting Humanity: a theology of mankind” by Owen Strachan

Reading List: Hope in the Gospel! Ukraine, Christian Patriotism 1803, WEF Great Reset

“Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.” Psalm 55:22 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.55.22.ESV

# Make Disciples of all Nations
“‘Go therefore and make disciples of all nations’” Matthew 28:18-20 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/mat.28.18-20.ESV 

Does the seeming madness of things in the world today worry you? Pandemics, political authoritarianism, war, death.

There is a God that created the heavens and the earth. We humans are created in His image.

We are sinners, we have rebelled against Him, our Creator. Our rebellion has brought “all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice… envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness” to the world. Romans 1:29-31 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/rom.1.29-31.ESV

Therefore we justly deserve our due punishment of death and damnation, “as it is written: ‘None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God. All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.’” Romans 3:10-12 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/rom.3.10-12.ESV

But God is merciful and loving. Jesus is God the only begotten Son and He took our punishment upon Himself in our place. Jesus rose from the dead, defeating death and securing the hope of our salvation.

“For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me.” 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/1co.15.3-8.ESV

We need only believe it, confess our sins, proclaim Jesus is lord and savior, and we will be forgiven our sins and have life ever after! “because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.”” Romans 10:9-11 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/rom.10.9-11.ESV

There is hope. Believe in Jesus! ““For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/jhn.3.16.ESV

It doesn’t matter who you’ve been or what you’ve done, God stands with arms wide open, ready to forgive you. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/1jn.1.9.ESV

“Ukrainian Christians worshipping at a metro station in Kiev. They sing of forgiveness, salvation, mercy, joy, peace, and the people of Ukraine. A biblical light in the gloom of possible war.”
Twitter: https://twitter.com/christianemerg1/status/1495752593515159561?s=21 or
Gab https://gab.com/a/posts/107855928386717117

# Work and Keep
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” Genesis 2:15 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/gen.2.15.ESV

Household Prayer: Hope, Courage, and the Church in Ukraine, Hear from Pastor Suko in Ukraine… https://ministry.family.blog/2022/02/23/household-prayer-hope-courage-and-the-church-in-ukraine/

Brothers today I am praying for hope and courage. I am praying for the Church in Ukraine… I pray we are motivated to manage our households well, to be prophet, priest, provider, and protector… Times of war are nothing new for the Church over the last 2000 years… Jesus is still the way the truth and the life! Fear not!

STOP THIS ANTI-WOMEN AND ANTI-GUN BILL NOW – click to take action! https://www.gunowners.org/stop-this-anti-women-and-anti-gun-bill-now/

Pretending to protect women by denying them the right to protect themselves.

“Any gun control is offensive, but this type of bill is particularly offensive because it uses the guise of protecting women to rip away both men’s and women’s ability to protect themselves.”

Jordan Davis: Buy Dirt (Official Music Video) ft. Luke Bryan https://youtu.be/AKec3LTILRU
“The official music video for Jordan Davis’s “Buy Dirt” featuring Luke Bryan.”

# Trained Men
“he led forth his trained men, born in his house, 318 of them” Genesis 14:14 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/gen.14.14.ESV

Christian Patriotism
Sermon by Andrew Fuller in 1803, at a time when the UK was being threatened with invasion by Napoleon. https://founders.org/2022/02/23/christian-patriotism/

“Though, as Christians, we are not of the world, and ought not to be conformed to it; yet, being in it, we are under various obligations to those about us. As husbands, wives, parents, children, masters, servants, &c., we cannot be insensible that others have a claim upon us, as well as we upon them… We know that the father of the faithful, who was only a sojourner in the land of Canaan, when his kinsman Lot with his family were taken captives by a body of plunderers, armed his trained servants, pursued the victors, and bravely recovered the spoil. It was on this occasion that Melchizedek blessed him, saying, ‘Blessed be Abraham of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: and blessed be the most high God, who hath delivered thine enemies into thine hand!’ … I allow that the sword is the last weapon to which we should have recourse. As individuals, it may be lawful, by this instrument, to defend ourselves or our families against the attacks of an assassin …” It is also not “unlawful to take up arms as members of civil society, when called upon to do so for the defence of our country… if it be right for the magistrate to bear the sword, and to use it upon evil-doers within the realm, it cannot be wrong to use it in repelling invaders from without; and if it be right on the part of the magistrate, it is right that the subject should assist him in it … there is another duty which we owe to our country; which is, That we pray to the Lord for it. It is supposed that religious people are a praying people.”

Colion Noir: Why The Mainstream Media Drastically Underreports Defensive Gun Use https://youtu.be/brWObNOU3i0

“Gun crimes dominate the mainstream media’s attention, while gun use in self-defense gets merely a tiny fraction of the headlines. Americans across the country have used guns to defend themselves and thwart crimes, but the reports often fly under the radar, and most people are unaware of how often guns are used in self-defense cases… In a typical year, Lott said that the media reports about 2,000 defensive gun use stories, but he added, “that is a dramatic undercount because the vast majority of successful self-defense cases don’t make the news.” Lott said there are about 2 million defensive gun uses per year, according to the average of 18 national surveys.”

Gun Owners of America: SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED https://youtu.be/wBLi7yseSq4

“The right of the people to keep and bear arms SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED. GOA is proud to partner with Brownell to celebrate our Second Amendment rights this 2A Day, and every day.”

WEF- World Economic Forum
“If you haven’t been paying attention to what the World Economic Forum is and what they believe, you’d better start. It’s the most diabolical organization on the planet—and I’m not exaggerating.” Darrell B. Harrison https://twitter.com/d_b_harrison/status/1496477123816607748?s=21

“Canada’s banks are perfectly situated to help lead the creation of a federated digital ID system between government and the private sector. The World Economic Forum agrees.” ~ Neil Parmenter, President & CEO Canadian Bankers Association https://twitter.com/thececilcharles/status/1496459393604460544?s=21

“In 2020, Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic [Forum], co-authored a book with Thierry Malleret, titled ‘COVID 19: The Great Reset.’ The PDF of the book is available online for free. Find it and read it—especially section 1.3.4, titled ‘The Social Contract.’” https://twitter.com/d_b_harrison/status/1496521361665437698?s=21

‘COVID 19: The Great Reset.’ The PDF of the book is available online for free. Find it and read it—especially section 1.3.4, titled ‘The Social Contract.’ http://reparti.free.fr/schwab2020.pdf#page40

“Today, the fundamental reasons underpinning the loss of faith in our social contracts coalesce around issues of inequality, the ineffectiveness of most redistribution policies, a sense of exclusion and marginalization, and a general sentiment of unfairness… Although they are complex, the policy solutions do exist and broadly consist in adapting the welfare state to today’s world by empowering people and by responding to the demands for a fairer social contract… The pandemic will mark a turning point by accelerating this transition. It has crystallized the issue and made a return to the pre-pandemic status quo impossible… There is little doubt that it will be the catalyst for change and a source of critical momentum for the Great Reset.”

“Every evil thing they told us was coming is indeed coming. This is the turning of the world. These words are strong but true. They have used health matters to overhaul the West. They are succeeding in their mission. We must keep our heads, trust God, pray hard, and stand.” https://twitter.com/ostrachan/status/1496576747810299937?s=21

Canada On the Brink: Will Parliament Defend the Civil Liberties of Canadians or Will It Fail? https://craigacarter.substack.com/p/canada-on-the-brink

“Fierce debate is raging in the House of Commons on the Emergency Act as I type these words. I feel that I have to write something and post it even though it is unlikely to do any good except provide a witness to the evil events that have overtaken my country this week. Maybe my grandchildren will read this one day and know that their grandfather at least spoke out back when it was still possible to do so…”

“the government continues its power grab using ever more divisive, extremist, and hateful rhetoric describing peaceful protestors as Nazis, white supremacists, racists, terrorists, etc. They just pick whatever labels they think have emotive value to slap on their enemies, whose real offence is to challenge their power… To defend democracy, we have to steal your money… To defend democracy we have to steal your private information… To defend democracy we have to remove your ability to buy and sell… To defend democracy we have to make sure the working class knows its place…”

Rape and murder in Atlanta is already on track to beat last year’s numbers, which were already at a 30-year high 😨😞 https://notthebee.com/article/rape-and-murder-rates-in-atlanta-are-already-on-track-to-beat-last-years-numbers-which-were-already-a-30-year-high-for-the-city-

Postal Service hacking into hundreds of seized mobile devices, tracking users’ social media posts https://justthenews.com/government/federal-agencies/postal-service-accused-violating-americans-privacy-civil-liberties

“Until now, it’s gone largely unpublicized that the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) admitted in its 2020 annual report that it not only employed top-of-the-line technology hundreds of times to hack into mobile phones but also planned to expand its use of the hacking tools in the future.”

My Soul Among Lions // Why Do the Nations Rage? (Psalm 2) https://youtu.be/eD4pOW_rvOQ

“But you, O God, will cast them down into the pit of destruction; men of blood and treachery shall not live out half their days. But I will trust in you.” Psalm 55:23 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.55.23.ESV

Do not trust in politicians, they can not save you. When they die they return to the earth, and on that very day their plans perish! Psalm 146:3-4

Free healthcare, free education… Be honest, what are you really asking for? Aren’t you really asking, out of jealousy, for the government to steal what you covet from those that have more than you to give to you in the form of free education? Do not be fooled by the false hope and idolatry of globalism|socialism|communism!

8. You must not steal. (Exodus 20:15)
Do not take what is not yours. According to Martin Luther, “We must fear and love God, so that we will neither take our neighbor’s money or property, nor acquire it by fraud or by selling him poorly made products, but will help him improve and protect his property and career.”

10. You must not covet or desire your neighbor’s belongings.(Exodus 20:17)
Be happy with what God has provided for you and never want what belongs to others out of envy. “Have I looked with envy, jealousy or hatred toward the possessions, talents or achievements of others? Have I desired the downfall or loss of others out of evil intent that I might benefit? Have I grieved that God has bestowed greater blessings on others than on me?”

God warned Samuel about when we trust in and depend on earthly kings instead of God: “’This is what the king who will reign over you will do: He will take your sons. . . He will take your daughters. . . He will take the best [of everything you have]. . . and you yourselves will become his slaves.’” – Paraphrase of 1 Samuel 8:7, 11-18

“Over and over, socialist demagogues have promised utopia, only to produce starvation on an extraordinary scale. In socialist Venezuela, its citizens have been reduced to eating cats, dogs and even pigeons!” Ron Paul

Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.
Ephesians 4:28

For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is … covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.
Ephesians 5:5

Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when we were with you, nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but with toil and labor we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you… For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies.
2 Thessalonians 3:6-11

Learn more here: Socialism, Marxism, Communism https://ministry.family.blog/america/socialism-marxism-communism/

“When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he assembled his 318 trained men, born in his household, and went in pursuit as far as Dan.” Genesis‬ ‭14:14‬ ‭CSB‬‬

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