Who?

 

In their right minds...

believes this garbage anymore?

ECONOMY Household debt soars at fastest pace in 15 years as credit card use surges, Fed report says

"KEY POINTS

Households increased debt at the fastest pace in 15 years due to hefty increases in credit card usage and mortgage balances.

The credit card balance collectively rose more than 15% from the same period in 2021, the largest annual jump in more than 20 years, according to the New York Fed.

The increase stems from “a combination of robust consumer demand and higher prices,” a Fed official said."

"Robust consumer demand."

My ass...

More like people are living on their credit cards RN...Wait till they cant pay those minimum payments here in a bit...

Here's another article from the same source just 18 days ago...

Inflation is making it harder for U.S. households to afford monthly expenses. Here are some tips to help make ends meet

Robust consumer demand?

Or people living on their credit cards?

You decide.

Whatever Fed official said:

"The increase stems from “a combination of robust consumer demand and higher prices,”

just became the FED equivalent to Bagdad Bob.

Bagdad Bob

Romans 10:9-10

New International Version

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.

Good afternoon

 

my sunshine :-).

I love you baby...

:-).

Im a happy boy sweetheart :-).

And I got done today what I wanted to get done yesterday so 

I

Parts of first Timothy that "Resonated" PT3

 

"This letter also reminds Timothy of the prophetic character of his office (1:12-20) and encourages him in his exercise of it (4:6-16). The central passage of the letter (3:14-16) expresses the principal motive that should guide the conduct of Timothy-preservation of the purity of the church's doctrine against false teaching. On this same note the letter concludes (6:20-21)."

"This letter also reminds Timothy of the prophetic character of his office."

1 Timothy 1:12-20

New American Bible (Revised Edition)

12 I am grateful to him who has strengthened me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he considered me trustworthy in appointing me to the ministry. 13 I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and an arrogant man, but I have been mercifully treated because I acted out of ignorance in my unbelief. 14 Indeed, the grace of our Lord has been abundant, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 15 This saying is trustworthy[a] and deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Of these I am the foremost. 16 But for that reason I was mercifully treated, so that in me, as the foremost, Christ Jesus might display all his patience as an example for those who would come to believe in him for everlasting life. 17 To the king of ages,[b] incorruptible, invisible, the only God, honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

Responsibility of Timothy.[c] 

18 I entrust this charge to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophetic words once spoken about you.[d] Through them may you fight a good fight 19 by having faith and a good conscience. Some, by rejecting conscience, have made a shipwreck of their faith, 20 among them Hymenaeus[e] and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.

Footnotes

1:15 This saying is trustworthy: this phrase regularly introduces in the Pastorals a basic truth of early Christian faith; cf. 1 Tm 3:1; 4:9; 2 Tm 2:11; Ti 3:8.

1:17 King of ages: through Semitic influence, the Greek expression could mean “everlasting king”; it could also mean “king of the universe.”

1:18–20 Timothy is to be mindful of his calling, which is here compared to the way Barnabas and Saul were designated by Christ as prophets for missionary service; cf. Acts 13:1–3. Such is probably the sense of the allusion to the prophetic words (1 Tm 1:18). His task is not to yield, whether in doctrine or in conduct, to erroneous opinions, taking warning from what has already happened at Ephesus in the case of Hymenaeus and Alexander (1 Tm 1:19–20).

1:18 The prophetic words once spoken about you: the Greek may also be translated, “the prophecies that led (me) to you.” It probably refers to testimonies given by charismatic figures in the Christian communities. Fight a good fight: this translation preserves the play on words in Greek. The Greek terms imply a lengthy engagement in battle and might well be translated “wage a good campaign.”

1:20 Hymenaeus: mentioned in 2 Tm 2:17 as saying that the resurrection has already taken place (in baptism). Alexander: probably the Alexander mentioned in 2 Tm 4:14 as the coppersmith who “did me a great deal of harm.” Whom I have handed over to Satan: the same terms are used in the condemnation of the incestuous man in 1 Cor 5:5.

"and encourages him in his exercise of it (4:6-16)."

1 Timothy 4:6-16

New American Bible (Revised Edition)

Counsel to Timothy. 

6 [a]If you will give these instructions to the brothers, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound teaching you have followed. 7 Avoid profane and silly myths. Train yourself for devotion, 8 for, while physical training is of limited value, devotion is valuable in every respect, since it holds a promise of life both for the present and for the future. 9 This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance. 10 For this we toil and struggle,[b] because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the savior of all, especially of those who believe.

11 [c]Command and teach these things. 12 Let no one have contempt for your youth,[d] but set an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. 13 Until I arrive, attend to the reading,[e] exhortation, and teaching. 14 Do not neglect the gift you have, which was conferred on you through the prophetic word[f] with the imposition of hands of the presbyterate. 15 Be diligent in these matters, be absorbed in them, so that your progress may be evident to everyone. 16 Attend to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in both tasks, for by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

Footnotes

4:6–10 Timothy is urged to be faithful, both in his teaching and in his own life, as he looks only to God for salvation.

4:10 Struggle: other manuscripts and patristic witnesses read “suffer reproach.”

4:11–16 Timothy is urged to preach and teach with confidence, relying on the gifts and the mission that God has bestowed on him.

4:12 Youth: some commentators find this reference a sign of pseudepigraphy. Timothy had joined Paul as a missionary already in A.D. 49, some fifteen years before the earliest supposed date of composition.

4:13 Reading: the Greek word refers to private or public reading. Here, it probably designates the public reading of scripture in the Christian assembly.

4:14 Prophetic word: this may mean the utterance of a Christian prophet designating the candidate or a prayer of blessing accompanying the rite. Imposition of hands: this gesture was used in the Old Testament to signify the transmission of authority from Moses to Joshua (Nm 27:18–23; Dt 34:9). The early Christian community used it as a symbol of installation into an office: the Seven (Acts 6:6) and Paul and Barnabas (Acts 13:3). Of the presbyterate: this would mean that each member of the college of presbyters imposed hands and appears to contradict 2 Tm 1:6, in which Paul says that he imposed hands on Timothy. This latter text, however, does not exclude participation by others in the rite. Some prefer to translate “for the presbyterate,” and thus understand it to designate the office into which Timothy was installed rather than the agents who installed him.

"The central passage of the letter (3:14-16) expresses the principal motive that should guide the conduct of Timothy-preservation of the purity of the church's doctrine against false teaching."

1 Timothy 3:14-16

New American Bible (Revised Edition)

14 I am writing you about these matters, although I hope to visit you soon. 15 But if I should be delayed, you should know how to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of truth. 16 Undeniably great is the mystery of devotion,

Who[a] was manifested in the flesh,

vindicated in the spirit,

seen by angels,

proclaimed to the Gentiles,

believed in throughout the world,

taken up in glory.

Footnotes

3:16 Who: the reference is to Christ, who is himself “the mystery of our devotion.” Some predominantly Western manuscripts read “which,” harmonizing the gender of the pronoun with that of the Greek word for mystery; many later (eighth/ninth century on), predominantly Byzantine manuscripts read “God,” possibly for theological reasons.

"On this same note the letter concludes 

(6:20-21)."

1 Timothy 6:20-21

New American Bible (Revised Edition)

VI. Final Recommendation and Warning[a]

20 O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid profane babbling and the absurdities of so-called knowledge. 21 By professing it, some people have deviated from the faith.

Grace be with all of you.

Footnotes

6:20–21 A final solemn warning against the heretical teachers, with what seems to be a specific reference to gnosticism, the great rival and enemy of the church for two centuries and more (the Greek word for “knowledge” is gnōsis). If gnosticism is being referred to here, it is probable that the warnings against “speculations” and “myths and genealogies” (cf. especially 1 Tm 1:4; Ti 3:9) involve allusions to that same kind of heresy. Characteristic of the various gnostic systems of speculation was an elaborate mythology of innumerable superhuman intermediaries, on a descending scale (“genealogies”), between God and the world. Thus would be explained the emphasis upon Christ’s being the one mediator (as in 1 Tm 2:5). Although fully developed gnosticism belonged to the second and later centuries, there are signs that incipient forms of it belonged to Paul’s own period.

 

Parts of first Timothy that "Resonated" PT2

 

"The letter instructs Timothy on his duty to restrain false and useless teaching (1:3-11:4:1-5; 6:3-16) and proposes principles pertaining to his relationship with the older members of the com munity (5:1-2) and with the presbyters (5:17-22)...selections for the offices of bishop and deacon (3:1-13)."

This letter also reminds Timothy of the prophetic character of his office (1:12-20) and encourages him in his exercise of it (4:6-16). The central passage of the letter (3:14-16) expresses the principal motive that should guide the conduct of Timothy-preservation of the purity of the church's doctrine against false teaching. On this same note the letter concludes (6:20-21).

1 Timothy 5:1-2

New American Bible (Revised Edition)

IV. Duties Toward Others

Chapter 5

1 Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as a father. Treat younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters with complete purity.

Footnotes

5:1–16 

After a few words of general advice based on common sense (1 Tm 5:1–2), the letter takes up, in its several aspects, the subject of widows. The first responsibility for their care belongs to the family circle, not to the Christian community as such (1 Tm 5:3–4, 16). The widow left without the aid of relatives may benefit the community by her prayer, and the community should consider her material sustenance its responsibility (1 Tm 5:5–8). Widows who wish to work directly for the Christian community should not be accepted unless they are well beyond the probability of marriage, i.e., sixty years of age, married only once, and with a reputation for good works (1 Tm 5:9–10). Younger widows are apt to be troublesome and should be encouraged to remarry (1 Tm 5:11–15).

"...proposes principles pertaining to his relationship...with the presbyters..."

1 Timothy 5:17-22

17 Presbyters who preside well deserve double honor, especially those who toil in preaching and teaching. 18 For the scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it is threshing,” and, “A worker deserves his pay.” 19 Do not accept an accusation against a presbyter unless it is supported by two or three witnesses. 20 Reprimand publicly those who do sin, so that the rest also will be afraid. 21 I charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to keep these rules without prejudice, doing nothing out of favoritism. 22 Do not lay hands too readily on anyone, and do not share in another’s sins. Keep yourself pure.

"...selections for the offices of bishop and deacon (3:1-13)

1 Timothy 3:1-13

New American Bible (Revised Edition)

Chapter 3

Qualifications of Various Ministers. 1 This saying is trustworthy: whoever aspires to the office of bishop desires a noble task. 2 Therefore, a bishop must be irreproachable, married only once, temperate, self-controlled, decent, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not a drunkard, not aggressive, but gentle, not contentious, not a lover of money. 4 He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with perfect dignity; 5 for if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how can he take care of the church of God? 6 He should not be a recent convert, so that he may not become conceited and thus incur the devil’s punishment.7 He must also have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, the devil’s trap.

8 Similarly, deacons must be dignified, not deceitful, not addicted to drink, not greedy for sordid gain, 9 holding fast to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 Moreover, they should be tested first; then, if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. 11 Women, similarly, should be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in everything. 12 Deacons may be married only once and must manage their children and their households well. 13 Thus those who serve well as deacons gain good standing and much confidence in their faith in Christ Jesus.

The Mystery of Our Religion.

Footnotes

3:1–7 The passage begins by commending those who aspire to the office of bishop (episkopos; see note on Phil 1:1) within the community, but this first sentence (1 Tm 3:1) may also imply a warning about the great responsibilities involved. The writer proceeds to list the qualifications required: personal stability and graciousness; talent for teaching (1 Tm 3:2); moderation in habits and temperament (1 Tm 3:3); managerial ability (1 Tm 3:4); and experience in Christian living (1 Tm 3:5–6). Moreover, the candidate’s previous life should provide no grounds for the charge that he did not previously practice what he now preaches. No list of qualifications for presbyters appears in 1 Timothy. The presbyter-bishops here and in Titus (see note on Ti 1:5–9) lack certain functions reserved here for Paul and Timothy.

3:1 This saying is trustworthy: the saying introduced is so unlike others after this phrase that some later Western manuscripts read, “This saying is popular.” It is understood by some interpreters as concluding the preceding section (1 Tm 2:8–15). Bishop: literally, “overseer”; see note on Phil 1:1.

3:6 The devil’s punishment: this phrase could mean the punishment once incurred by the devil (objective genitive) or a punishment brought about by the devil (subjective genitive).

3:8–13 Deacons, besides possessing the virtue of moderation (1 Tm 3:8), are to be outstanding for their faith (1 Tm 3:9) and well respected within the community (1 Tm 3:10). Women in the same role, although some interpreters take them to mean wives of deacons, must be dignified, temperate, dedicated, and not given to malicious talebearing (1 Tm 3:11). Deacons must have shown stability in marriage and have a good record with their families (1 Tm 3:12), for such experience prepares them well for the exercise of their ministry on behalf of the community (1 Tm 3:13). See further the note on Phil 1:1.

3:11 Women: this seems to refer to women deacons but may possibly mean wives of deacons. The former is preferred because the word is used absolutely; if deacons’ wives were meant, a possessive “their” would be expected. Moreover, they are also introduced by the word “similarly,” as in 1 Tm 3:8; this parallel suggests that they too exercised ecclesiastical functions.

3:14–16 In case there is some delay in the visit to Timothy at Ephesus planned for the near future, the present letter is being sent on ahead to arm and enlighten him in his task of preserving sound Christian conduct in the Ephesian church. 

The care he must exercise over this community is required by the profound nature of Christianity. 

It centers in Christ, 

appearing in human flesh, 

vindicated by the holy Spirit; 

the mystery of his person was revealed to the angels, 

announced to the Gentiles, 

and accepted by them in faith. 

He himself was taken up (through his resurrection and ascension) to the divine glory (1 Tm 3:16). 

This passage apparently includes part of a liturgical hymn used among the Christian communities in and around Ephesus. It consists of three couplets in typical Hebrew balance: flesh-spirit (contrast), seen-proclaimed (complementary), world-glory (contrast).

Afternoon Knucklehead

 

Thx for such a wonderful AM :-).

Thats sarcasm BTW.

I love you honey :-).

Baloney...

 

"No one knows whether there's going to be a recession or not, and if so how bad that recession would be," 

Powell said.

What's next for the Fed after efforts to fight inflation with higher interest rates

I remember hearing that same exact phrase about a year ago and I remember how I responded then and Im going to say the same thing all over again right now:

"Certain people know certain parts of the future."

Look back over the course of last year and come find me anybody else of these so called "experts" got any more correct in as many different areas. 

Good luck.

Maybe theres a reason for that?

Maybe?

There's a reason the experts are getting everything all wrong they're not seeing things through the blood tinted lenses of Christ, they are putting their hope in themselves and not understanding what is really taking place in front of them.

Remember now this is the same guy that said money supply doesn't matter any more and that there wasn't going to be inflation and then when there was he said it would only be transitory.

Meanwhile the bank of England says:

Thats worst since The Great depression BTW...

Oh and in more good news 

Stratcom Commander Says U.S. Should Look to 1950s to Regain Competitive Edge

"The commander of U.S. Strategic Command, 

said the U.S. must be prepared for much more.

"This Ukraine crisis that we're in right now, this is just the warmup," 

Navy Adm. Charles A. Richard, commander of Stratcom, said. 

"The big one is coming. 

And it isn't going to be very long 

before we're going to get tested in ways that we haven't been tested a long time."

Today...

today is the day to accept Christ, 

not a second longer...

I love you baby.

Parts of first Timothy that "Resonated" PT1

 

That for what ever reason...

"Resonated."

A lil while ago somebody  (I just couldn't imagine who :-). made sure I saw:

So I was going back through things and stumbled across that and thought lets take a look at it and see what that is all about...and that led me to the Introduction to the Book of 1st Timothy in The NABRE,

THE FIRST LETTER TO TIMOTHY.

Needless to say it didn't take me long to figure out why I was led there...

The following is what really "resonated" for whatever reasons...

"was often sent by him (Paul) on special missions...":

(Acts 19:22; 1 Cor 4:17; 1 Thes 3:2)

Acts 19:22

King James Version

So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season.

1 Corinthians 4:17

King James Version

For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.

1 Thessalonians 3:2

King James Version

2 And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellow labourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:

"The letter instructs Timothy on his duty to restrain false and useless teaching :

(1:3-1, 4:1-5, 6:3-16) 

1st Timothy

1:3-11

Sound Teaching

Warning Against False Doctrine.

 

I repeat the request I made of you when I was on my way to Macedonia, that you stay in Ephesus to instruct certain people not to teach false doctrines or to concern themselves with myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the plan of God that is to be received by faith. The aim of this instruction is love from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith. Some people have deviated from these and turned to meaningless talk, wanting to be teachers of the law, but without understanding either what they are saying or what they assert with such assurance.

We know that the law is good, provided that one uses it as law, with the understanding that law is meant not for a righteous person but for the lawless and unruly, the godless and sinful, the unholy and profane, those who kill their fathers or mothers, murderers, the unchaste, sodomites, kidnappers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is opposed to sound teaching, according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.

Footnotes:

Gratitude for God’s Mercy.

1:3–7 

Here Timothy’s initial task in Ephesus (cf. Acts 20:17–35) is outlined: to suppress the idle religious speculations, probably about Old Testament figures (1 Tm 1:3–4, but see note on 1 Tm 6:20–21), which do not contribute to the development of love within the community (1 Tm 1:5) but rather encourage similar useless conjectures (1 Tm 1:6–7).

1:4 

The plan of God that is to be received by faith: the Greek may also possibly mean “God’s trustworthy plan” or “the training in faith that God requires.”

1:8–11 

Those responsible for the speculations that are to be suppressed by Timothy do not present the Old Testament from the Christian viewpoint. The Christian values the Old Testament not as a system of law but as the first stage in God’s revelation of his saving plan, which is brought to fulfillment in the good news of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.

1:10 

Sodomites: see 1 Cor 6:9 and the note there.

1 Timothy 4:1-5

New American Bible (Revised Edition)

False Asceticism.

(Not guilty BTW :-)

Now the Spirit explicitly says that in the last times some will turn away from the faith by paying attention to deceitful spirits and demonic instructions through the hypocrisy of liars with branded consciences. They forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected when received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the invocation of God in prayer.[b]

Footnotes

4:1–5 

Doctrinal deviations from the true Christian message within the church have been prophesied, though the origin of the prophecy is not specified (1 Tm 4:1–2); cf. Acts 20:29–30. The letter warns against a false asceticism that prohibits marriage and regards certain foods as forbidden, though they are part of God’s good creation (1 Tm 4:3).

4:5 The invocation of God in prayer: literally, “the word of God and petition.” The use of “word of God” without an article in Greek suggests that it refers to the name of God being invoked in blessing rather than to the “word of God” proclaimed to the community.

1 Timothy 6:3-16

New American Bible (Revised Edition)

Right Use of Wealth.[d]

Whoever teaches something different and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the religious teaching is conceited, understanding nothing, and has a morbid disposition for arguments and verbal disputes. From these come envy, rivalry, insults, evil suspicions, and mutual friction among people with corrupted minds, who are deprived of the truth, supposing religion to be a means of gain. Indeed, religion with contentment is a great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, just as we shall not be able to take anything out of it. If we have food and clothing, we shall be content with that. Those who want to be rich are falling into temptation and into a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires, which plunge them into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is the root of all evils, and some people in their desire for it have strayed from the faith and have pierced themselves with many pains.

Exhortations to Timothy.

11 

But you, man of God, avoid all this. Instead, pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness. Compete well for the faith. Lay hold of eternal life, to which you were called when you made the noble confession in the presence of many witnesses.  I charge [you] before God, who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus, who gave testimony under Pontius Pilate for the noble confession, to keep the commandment without stain or reproach until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ that the blessed and only ruler will make manifest at the proper time, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, and whom no human being has seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal power. Amen.

Footnotes

6:6 

Contentment:

 the word autarkeia is a technical Greek philosophical term for the virtue of independence from material goods (Aristotle, Cynics, Stoics).

6:11–16 

Timothy’s position demands total dedication to God and faultless witness to Christ (1 Tm 6:11–14) operating from an awareness, through faith, of the coming revelation in Jesus of the invisible God (1 Tm 6:15–16).

6:11 

Man of God: a title applied to Moses and the prophets 

(Dt 33:1; 1 Sm 2:27; 1 Kgs 12:22; 13:1; etc.).

6:17–19 

Timothy is directed to instruct the rich, 

advising them to make good use of their wealth by aiding the poor.

Thats:

sent on special missions

to restrain false and useless teaching

False Asceticism

and the Right Use of Wealth

by my count

And thats just Part One...

Seeing maybe why I was led here?

Why its resonating right now?

I still got:

his relationship with the older members of the community (5:1-2) 

and with the presbyters (5:17-22).

  

selections for the offices of bishop and deacon (3:1-13),

  and obligations of the wealthier members of the community (6:17-19).

 

This letter also reminds Timothy of the prophetic character of his office (1:12-20) 

and encourages him in his exercise of it (4:6-16). 

The central passage of the letter 

(3:14-16) 

expresses the principal motive 

that should guide the conduct of Timothy-preservation of the purity 

of the church's doctrine against false teaching. 

On this same note the letter concludes (6:20-21).

to go yet :-).

I love you honey :-).

Grand Rising Massive my sunshine...

 

I love you honey...I miss you baby.

TTYS