I’m right on track with you. This morning picking up my Bible with a focused study. Determined to focus on faith and health and relationships. Everything has suffered due to social media. Thank you for your encouraging post.
Since you both (Denise Lewis and MN17) mention "focusing on the Bible study "and "starting the day with Scripture" I was wondering whether you might help me with the text of Exodus 3:14–15, where God first says “Ehyeh has sent me to you,” and then immediately afterward: “YHWH … has sent me to you,” in response to Moses' inquiry about His name. Doesn´t it sound like two different names?
It is a phrase, a description of the eloahi of the fathers. YHWH is the personal name of the Most High El and the family name of the ruach beings. We cannot see or hear the father. He is covered (symbolically hidden) by the 2 cherubim/seraphim. Only 2 ruach beings are part of the Eloahi and can come in the father's name. Scriptures refers to them as the Angel YHWH or the angel of YHWH.
If you have a Strong's Concordance, you can look up the passages where it refers to the personal name YHWH.
Oh, no. Tried that. But the spiritual warfare is much more intense than social media. There are powers, principalities, and demons out there. Yikes. TV seems tame after that. (Delivered with a smile.)
Since you both (Denise Lewis and MN17) mention "focusing on the Bible study "and "starting the day with Scripture" I was wondering whether you might help me with the text of Exodus 3:14–15, where God first says “Ehyeh has sent me to you,” and then immediately afterward: “YHWH … has sent me to you,” in response to Moses' inquiry about His name. Doesn´t it sound like two different names?
I knew. Could not resist. Thinking of the little plastic ant farms they used to sell. And the roadside stands along Route 66 with snakes and petrified wood, and Native American gear. Can imagine Genocide Bill with a floppy sun hat sweating and hawking, "Get your own tick farm. Lots of fun, kids. Do your part to reduce population." wink wink
We have children and a DVD player, so Barney, Berenstain Bears, and Little Bear are on for a limited play in the mornings. Nighttime we use the t.v. for Wheel of Fortune and Andy Griffith. We also use it to watch other DVD’s we’ve collected over the years with the older kids too.
Andy Griffith is one of the shows I watch regularly. I’m not glued to the TV as I am doing other things such as exercising or cleaning something, but I do try to catch my favorite scenes.
They also take me back to my childhood and watching TV with my now deceased parents.
I feel the same way about the Walton's. I remember watching the later seasons as a kid (though most of the earlier episodes are better) but didn't appreciate them until well into adulthood.
What if the classic TV shows were programming our minds? For sure, Hollywood tried to do that very thing with movies. Some people can’t be hypnotized and some people can’t be programmed.
Same - with one exception - I can no longer bear the weather forecasting format on TV. In recent decades, ‘meteorologists’ have been trained to overdramatize the weather. A simple online check of a few seconds is much more informative and efficient.
Glad to see that there are a number of us thinking the same way. I was wondering whether or not I was walking alone, but I guess a lot of us are figuring it out.
I have not watched the msm news on TV since the early days of COV!D when I knew what was being said was simply an agreed (incorrect) narrative designed to create the most fear. I read real books, listen to scientists with integrity whom I trust, grow and eat my own food, watch the birds, spend time in the sunlight and with friends. Never had anything to do with social media and don't have a cell phone. Feels good!
Wholeheartedly agree John and am actually practicing something similar, it was a very conscious decision (just took longer to get there than I might have preferred, looking back ha) that has conferred enormous benefits on many levels... cheers!
Getting off Facebook and other social media two years ago added a good 2-3 hours of productive and creative time to my day. I have no regrets. Daily shock and awe and fear porn is addicting and sabotaging to our health.
Love this. I have the blessing of living in a perpetually warm climate so being outside everyday is easy. I journel and read something inspirational every morning, gratitude. I do a series of stretching exercises. My television is covered with a decorative cloth. Sometimes I have friends come over and last time my friend wanted to watch ice skating on the large screen. I never turn it on. And I tend to my plants. I see people I know and like at the beach usually 3 times a week. I walk to beach one mile over a hill. Sometimes I do get sucked into the screen vortex. I am becoming more aware not to get pulled in. Great line "Each one see what he carries in his heart."
Hey, I totally understand. Although in the past I always avidly followed politics and news, currently I have a new routine. So, first thing in the morning I read my daily devotional and the accompanying Bible verses, instead of grabbing my phone. I get my news from The Epoch Times delivered to my email; I can pick and choose what I want to read. During the day I try to get outside and be active. In the evenings, I usually listen to music, although there is one comedy show that I like. Otherwise, I hardly ever turn on the TV unless there’s a good movie I want to see.
All of these changes have been very beneficial for me.
I’m right on track with you. This morning picking up my Bible with a focused study. Determined to focus on faith and health and relationships. Everything has suffered due to social media. Thank you for your encouraging post.
Love your comment- my thoughts exactly! Start the day with scripture and prayer and then turn your eyes to all the beauty out there! 🙏🏼✝️
Since you both (Denise Lewis and MN17) mention "focusing on the Bible study "and "starting the day with Scripture" I was wondering whether you might help me with the text of Exodus 3:14–15, where God first says “Ehyeh has sent me to you,” and then immediately afterward: “YHWH … has sent me to you,” in response to Moses' inquiry about His name. Doesn´t it sound like two different names?
It is a phrase, a description of the eloahi of the fathers. YHWH is the personal name of the Most High El and the family name of the ruach beings. We cannot see or hear the father. He is covered (symbolically hidden) by the 2 cherubim/seraphim. Only 2 ruach beings are part of the Eloahi and can come in the father's name. Scriptures refers to them as the Angel YHWH or the angel of YHWH.
If you have a Strong's Concordance, you can look up the passages where it refers to the personal name YHWH.
Thanks, Joe.
Here is a site I think is helpful for scriptural knowledge:https://yahuranger.com/2012/02/21/about-the-name-yahweh/
Oh, no. Tried that. But the spiritual warfare is much more intense than social media. There are powers, principalities, and demons out there. Yikes. TV seems tame after that. (Delivered with a smile.)
Since you both (Denise Lewis and MN17) mention "focusing on the Bible study "and "starting the day with Scripture" I was wondering whether you might help me with the text of Exodus 3:14–15, where God first says “Ehyeh has sent me to you,” and then immediately afterward: “YHWH … has sent me to you,” in response to Moses' inquiry about His name. Doesn´t it sound like two different names?
Grow vegetables. Dig in the soil with your hands, Sweat, get bitten by ants & mosquitoes...
Harvest and eat the vegetables.
Avoid the ticks.
Yeah, there was a whole box of them in the adjoining field.
Wassupwiddat, huh?
;-/
Tick farms. Guess Bill Gates is selling them at roadside stands across America.
I was joking, but that is the reference...
I knew. Could not resist. Thinking of the little plastic ant farms they used to sell. And the roadside stands along Route 66 with snakes and petrified wood, and Native American gear. Can imagine Genocide Bill with a floppy sun hat sweating and hawking, "Get your own tick farm. Lots of fun, kids. Do your part to reduce population." wink wink
"Sea Monkeys" (brine shrimp) were a disappoinment, but not dangerous.
I pulled off lots of ticks as a kid, but that was mostly the late 1960s, and I never seemed to get sick from them.
Yes, but the ants and mosquitoes are a drag.
It puts life in context. At least there's no malaria in Texas these days.
I agree, but you don’t have to destroy your TV. Just don’t watch current TV shows.
I watch classic TV reruns from a time when life’s lessons were taught and values that were reflected were decent and loving.
I have NOT WATCHED A SINGLE EPISODE of nighttime television in over 4O years.
I watch the news only for weather information.
I don’t watch sports either as I don’t deify people because they can play a game at a collegiate or professional level.
Same over here!
We have children and a DVD player, so Barney, Berenstain Bears, and Little Bear are on for a limited play in the mornings. Nighttime we use the t.v. for Wheel of Fortune and Andy Griffith. We also use it to watch other DVD’s we’ve collected over the years with the older kids too.
No news shows for years.
Andy Griffith is one of the shows I watch regularly. I’m not glued to the TV as I am doing other things such as exercising or cleaning something, but I do try to catch my favorite scenes.
They also take me back to my childhood and watching TV with my now deceased parents.
I feel the same way about the Walton's. I remember watching the later seasons as a kid (though most of the earlier episodes are better) but didn't appreciate them until well into adulthood.
Yes, it’s funny how life experiences add to the understanding and enjoyment of the programs from earlier times.
What if the classic TV shows were programming our minds? For sure, Hollywood tried to do that very thing with movies. Some people can’t be hypnotized and some people can’t be programmed.
Check out Gloria Moss' short video about seeing behind the curtain
I will.
Yes, I still enjoy repeats of "Inspector Morse", "A Touch of Frost" and "Judge John Deed" (and its writer/producer, Gordon Newman is a friend).
Have you watched the series “Endeavour”? It’s about Morse when he was young.
Sure, have watched plenty of "Endeavour" and "Lewis". The original "Morse" is my favourite.
"Blow up your TV; throw away your papers, move to the country, build you a home..." ;-)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BofvfVPFbiM
Enjoyed the song!!!
Thanks for the link.
Makes me think of a long ago song by a guy named Honey Welch-
“If today were a fish, I’d throw it back in.”
Sometimes you just have to take some kind of action to make life better.
Same - with one exception - I can no longer bear the weather forecasting format on TV. In recent decades, ‘meteorologists’ have been trained to overdramatize the weather. A simple online check of a few seconds is much more informative and efficient.
I use my weather apps as well. Yes, they do over dramatize at times, but I like to check them to get another perspective.
It’s interesting to see how my sources’ info varies from one to the other.
You almost lost me by referencing Woody Allen but I get your message.
Same here😂
This is the way !
Glad to see that there are a number of us thinking the same way. I was wondering whether or not I was walking alone, but I guess a lot of us are figuring it out.
I have not watched the msm news on TV since the early days of COV!D when I knew what was being said was simply an agreed (incorrect) narrative designed to create the most fear. I read real books, listen to scientists with integrity whom I trust, grow and eat my own food, watch the birds, spend time in the sunlight and with friends. Never had anything to do with social media and don't have a cell phone. Feels good!
Loved everything you said . It definitely resonated with me. I’m reading E.M.Bounds on prayer. He says we don’t prayer enough or ask enough .
Wholeheartedly agree John and am actually practicing something similar, it was a very conscious decision (just took longer to get there than I might have preferred, looking back ha) that has conferred enormous benefits on many levels... cheers!
Wonderful comment on how to live a meaningful life.
Getting off Facebook and other social media two years ago added a good 2-3 hours of productive and creative time to my day. I have no regrets. Daily shock and awe and fear porn is addicting and sabotaging to our health.
Beautiful John, God Bless you! I have been thinking about doing something similar.
Love this. I have the blessing of living in a perpetually warm climate so being outside everyday is easy. I journel and read something inspirational every morning, gratitude. I do a series of stretching exercises. My television is covered with a decorative cloth. Sometimes I have friends come over and last time my friend wanted to watch ice skating on the large screen. I never turn it on. And I tend to my plants. I see people I know and like at the beach usually 3 times a week. I walk to beach one mile over a hill. Sometimes I do get sucked into the screen vortex. I am becoming more aware not to get pulled in. Great line "Each one see what he carries in his heart."
Hey, I totally understand. Although in the past I always avidly followed politics and news, currently I have a new routine. So, first thing in the morning I read my daily devotional and the accompanying Bible verses, instead of grabbing my phone. I get my news from The Epoch Times delivered to my email; I can pick and choose what I want to read. During the day I try to get outside and be active. In the evenings, I usually listen to music, although there is one comedy show that I like. Otherwise, I hardly ever turn on the TV unless there’s a good movie I want to see.
All of these changes have been very beneficial for me.
I have came to the same conclusion John. Thanks for clarifying my thoughts.
Well said, John - thanks for the reminder and the inspiration!