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Vindicate me, O God, and defend my cause
against an ungodly people,
from tthe deceitful and unjust man
deliver me!
2 For you are the God in whom I take refuge;
why have you rejected me?
Why do I go about mourning
because of the oppression of the enemy?
3 Send out your light and your truth;
let them lead me;
let them bring me to your holy hill
and to your dwelling!
4 Then I will go to the altar of God,
to God my exceeding joy,
and I will praise you with the lyre,
O God, my God.
5 Why are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you in turmoil within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,
my salvation and my God.
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), Ps 43:1–5.
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Hebrews 9:27–28 (ESV)
27 And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, 28 so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.
Psalm 33:18
18 Behold, ethe eye of the LORD is on those who fear him,
fon those who hope in his steadfast love,
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), Ps 33:18. The Psalms present the same picture. It is the comfort of Israel that “the eye of Jehovah is upon them that fear Him, … to deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine (Ps. 33:18, 19). An answer rings out to the cry of the righteous, and there is a comforting correlation between the walk in His fear and the divine answer for today and the future (cf. Ps. 34:3–7; Ps. 84:2, 3; Ps. 94:14; Ps. 146). This connection may be summarized: “Commit thy way unto Jehovah. Trust also in Him … He will make thy righteousness to go forth as the light, and thy justice as the noonday” (Ps. 37:5, 6).
G. C. Berkouwer, Faith and Justification (Studies in Dogmatics; Grand Rapids: W. B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 1954), 114–115.
9 We must not put Christ to the test, as some of them did and were destroyed by serpents, 10 nor grumble, as some of them did and were destroyed by the Destroyer. 11 Now these things happened to them as an example, but tthey were written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the ages has come. 12 Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. 13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), 1 Co 10:9–13.
It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end.
Ursula K. Le Guin
........or, 'if I don't look at them I won't eat them'.
For Studio 26 assignment - 'Tell me a story'
(Lucy)
The Way of Love
13 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing.
4 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it his not arrogant 5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6 it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
8 Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away. 11 When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways. 12 For pnow we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.
13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), 1 Co 13:1–13.
“But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified” - 1 Corinthians 9:27, NKJV
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Karate is a way of life which teaches self-confidence, health, and physical strength. Every effort in karate teaches you … commitment … for any task in life. You build karate and life at the same time. You grow spiritually and physically at once. Individual change comes through self-study. Then you find your own special techniques — and you find yourself. The final goal of training is to act against any opponent with maximum efficiency.
1-2 out of every 100 students reach Black Belt and of those only 1 out of every 1,000 achieves his 2nd Dan.
So yeah, nothing really interesting happened today. Oh wait, yes! Something DID happen haha. But that's after.
So, I went to karate today and it was the promotional for the lower ranks. It was the same as any other promotional. But at the end of every year, they count up everyone's classes and see who has the most. Teaching classes do not count. I got the highest with 138 =) But with all the teaching, it's about... 155 or so maybe. I only started going everyday over the summer way before my Nidan promotional, but I've been going every since because I've realized how much I love and need karate.
So yeah, my karate instructor congratulated me and thanked me for everything I've done for him. I would do anything for him on a dime. Or a penny =)
OKAY! So for the interesting part. Well, it's nothing exciting, but it was the highlight of my day. So, after school I decided to go and talk about my midterm with my History teacher. I'll call him... Mr. Man. That works. Anyway - So we talked about my midterm for about a half an hour, and I only lost points on the multiple choice and essays. I missed two multiple choice questions, and got threes instead of fours on the essays. When he read my DBQ he figured it to be a four, so he's taking it to his supervisor to revise it and give me a four, which will bump my midterm into the 90's =) My average is still a 96, so I'm still happy hah.
And then after that we just started talking about colleges because I told him I wanted to get into teaching history. We talked about college and grad school and things like that.
After the student that needed to talk to him left, we just kinda kept talking until 4.30 about random things. We talked about college, family, life, weapons, movies, people, history, photography, etc. It was nice, haha. We laughed and joked around. I like him. Mr. Man is a cool guy. So it was like, 2 SOLID hours of just... talking =)
Anyway, that was my day. I dunno a song that would go with this...
"Are you still lost tonight?
Living but dead inside
This is the proclamation
This is the call to rise
Are you abused alone?
Walking with broken bones
If you feel you’ve been forgotten
Let this song guide you home
We are the disillusioned
We’ve been left wanting more
Before every aspiration
Hits the floor
Hold on for your life
All we feel is so far from alive
The damned are done believing
And the cursed can dream no more
So hold on for your life
Because only the strong survive
They tell you what you should be
They sell you the plastic dreams
Opinions are all provided
But nothing is what it seems
I dare you take control
Cause empty are hands
And bruised are the souls
Of those who show no resistance
Of those who are weak below
We are the disenchanted
Who die with each passing day
No one here understands us
So I say
Hold on for your life
All we feel is so far from alive
The damned are done believing
And the cursed can dream no more
So hold on for your life
Because only the strong survive
How will it feel?
To live your life Until your dying day
Where nothing is real
As we sacrifice
Bending until we break
It’s been revealed
Hold on for your life
Dreams are not theirs to take
Dreams are not theirs to take
Hold on for your life
All we feel is so far from alive
The damned are done believing
And the cursed can dream no more
So hold on for your life
Because only the strong survive"
("White Knuckles" by Alter Bridge) I know I usually only post part of songs, but I like the whole song haha. =)
365 #185 - 9 -February -2008
mood: :-P
music: love profusion - madonna + spirit - moby
7 virtues theme week
#2 - temperance
practicing self-control, abstention, and moderation.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
(Galatians 5:22-23 )
I was out walking with Echo the other day... and didn't have my camera. We went to the park; the sky was amazing. And... for the umpteenth time that week... I considered turning back, going home, getting the camera... and shooting the sky (or whatever) and then carrying on.
For the umpteenth time... I resisted the urge. A bunch of Echo's friends were in the park and she was playing and I didn't want to make her go home... even briefly. Besides, I told myself. It's not necessary to capture every sky, every tree, every flower, every cute thing Echo does. And... if I have the camera, I'll get off track and wander aimlessly and time will disappear... and.... well, y'know.. I have THINGS to do, places to be, deadines to meet.
As we left the park, I was congratulating myself on my discipline - my not giving in to the urge to make EVERY occasion and outing a photo shoot. And then I thought... hmmm. Am I REALLY doing myself a favour every time I resist that urge? Or am I, in fact, harming myself... holding myself back from what could be a meaningful experience??
Yeah yeah yeah... I know, I know. The answer lies in balance. Put some time into shooting... leave some time for the rest of life.
If only it were that easy.
Ok, now I'm officially a day behind. Last night's post went up about a half hour before Sundown when day 9 began. But today's missed by, oh, about 9 hours.
But I have good excuses. Allison and I went to lunch and saw a movie. Then to the gym. And of course, I had to go grocery shopping before I could shoot this photo.
Allison informed me that it is the most expensive photo I've ever taken.
It's probably the fruitiest too.
(In Memory of Cruzer 2011)
13 The LORD looks down from heaven;
he sees all the children of man;
14 from where he sits enthroned he blooks out
on all the inhabitants of the earth,
15 he who fashions the hearts of them all
and observes all their deeds.
16 The king is not saved by his great army;
a warrior is not delivered by his great strength.
17 The war horse is a false hope for salvation,
and by its great might it cannot rescue.
18 Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear him,
fon those who hope in his steadfast love,
19 that he may gdeliver their soul from death
and keep them alive in famine.
20 Our soul iwaits for the LORD;
he is our help and kour shield.
21 For our heart is glad in him,
because we trust in his holy name.
22 Let your steadfast love, O LORD, be upon us,
even as we hope in you.
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), Ps 33:13–22.
3/52 - Weekly Photography Challenge - Control
The subject for week three of the Weekly Photo Challenge is Control. I thought that I would portray someone who is losing control of their diet.
How the image was taken
> Camera: Nikon D300
> Tripod and remote release
> Aperture f2.8
> Photo Focal length: 50mm
> Lens: Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM
Post Production
> Photoshop and Aperture
> Curves & Levels
> Watermarking and border added using BorderFX
You can view the previous weeks entries here
More at Hasselbach Photography
Shutterboo Weekly Weekly Photo Challenge 2011
Comments and criticism always welcome ..
(In Memory of Cruzer 2011)
Aging
In our youth-oriented society, aging is seen by many as something to avoid at all costs. The Bible addresses the inevitability of aging and provides positive encouragement. What about the “American dream” of retirement? What should be the Christian’s response? Is it a biblical concept at all?
1. Aging, along with the brevity of life, can be frustrating.
Job 14:1–2, 5 How frail is humanity! How short is life, how full of trouble! We blossom like a flower and then wither. Like a passing shadow, we quickly disappear.… You have decided the length of our lives. You know how many months we will live, and we are not given a minute longer. (NLT)
James 4:14 Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. (ESV)
Psalm 39:5–6; 90:3–12
2. The fact that the stages of life move by so quickly is a reminder to make the best of the years we are allowed, glorifying God each day.
Psalm 115:1 Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness! (ESV)
2 Corinthians 5:9 More than anything else, however, we want to please him, whether in our home here or there. (GNT)
Psalm 34:12–15; 72:19; 79:9; 1 Corinthians 10:31
3. That God allows us to live to an advanced age is something for which we should be thankful.
Proverbs 16:31 Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness. (NIV)
Psalm 118:24; Proverbs 20:29
4. God understands every stage of life and is worthy of our trust.
Psalm 31:14–15 But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, “You are my God. My times are in your hand.” (ESV)
Psalm 34:8–9; 91:11–12
5. God provides for every season of life.
Isaiah 46:4 Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you. (NIV)
Isaiah 35:3–4 Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.” (ESV)
Psalm 71:9; Isaiah 40:29–31; 58:11
6. Our senior years should be a productive time. If retirement means slowing down and not working as much to make money, that is acceptable, but we should always be serving Christ and others all of our days.
Psalm 71:18 So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come. (ESV)
Psalm 92:12–14 But the godly will flourish like palm trees and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon. For they are transplanted to the LORD’s own house. They flourish in the courts of our God. Even in old age they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green. (NLT)
Job 12:12; Galatians 6:9; 1 Corinthians 15:58; 2 Thessalonians 3:13
Biblical Narratives
• Job, blessed in his latter days, Job 42:12–17
• Abraham and Sarah, used of God in their old age, Genesis 17:1–18:15
• Jacob, at the end of his life, Genesis 48–49
• Caleb, who refused to retire, Joshua 14:1–15
• Paul’s testimony, 2 Timothy 4:6–8
Practical Steps
• Be active with frequent physical exercise. This is essential for mental and emotional health.
• Seek wise advice for financial planning and big decisions.
• Minister to others at nursing homes or as a hospital volunteer. Reach out through calls and letters. Invest in the lives of others. See 2 Timothy 2:2.
• Keep your mind active and sharp through word and number games.
• Make a time line of important life events, thanking God for his care.
• Write Isaiah 46:4 on a three-by-five-inch card. Post it or carry it. Review often.
Keith R. Miller, Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling Men (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2014), 28–30.
Aging/Retirement
See also Contentment, Purpose for Living, Trust, Widower
Karl started Karate just before his sixth birthday. In a little over five years he's progressed through 10th Kyu (Blue Belt), 9th Kyu (Orange Belt), 8th Kyu (Red Belt), 7th Kyu (Yellow Belt), 6th Kyu (Green Belt), 5th Kyu (Purple Belt), 4th Kyu (Purple & White Belt), 3rd Kyu (Brown Belt) and has has just successfully achieved 2nd Kyu (Brown & White Belt). These photographs are from the Shotokan grading on September 4, 2016.
Karl started Karate just before his sixth birthday. In a little over five years he's progressed through 10th Kyu (Blue Belt), 9th Kyu (Orange Belt), 8th Kyu (Red Belt), 7th Kyu (Yellow Belt), 6th Kyu (Green Belt), 5th Kyu (Purple Belt), 4th Kyu (Purple & White Belt), 3rd Kyu (Brown Belt) and has has just successfully achieved 2nd Kyu (Brown & White Belt). These photographs are from the Shotokan grading on September 4, 2016.
Scorpio is the sign of bold enterprise, a fearless nature guided by selfcontrol and confidence but geared for action when the time demands. The governing planet, Mars, provides the power with which this sign is packed, denoting the will to surmount all obstacles. Scorpio people are quiet, even secretive in manner, yet highly observant. Once roused to action, they are determined, aggressive and dominant, always ready to champion a cause. When they work for the good of others, they rise to great heights and are much respected, but Scorpio people, always well satisfied with themselves, can become domineering and arrogant. When seeking reform, they show little mercy toward those who oppose them and it is not uncommon for Scorpio folks to stretch a point and justify their actions regardless of honest opposition. Scorpio people are blunt,
argumentative and natural fighters but their coolness under fire deceives the opposition and adds to the Scorpio strength.