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John 6:44 states: "No one can come to ME unless the FATHER WHO sent ME draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day" (ESV). The verse emphasizes a person's ability to believe in JESUS originates with GOD initiating & enabling that faith, and promises eternal resurrection for the believer. [1, 2, 3]

Acts 16:19 When her owners realized that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace to face the authorities. 1670: helkó (verb): To draw, to drag/haul (8 Occurences in O&NT)

s/x I think I sense the collective dread of ppl in wartorn regions yet I know it's only a fragment of what it must feel to be in their shoes, chest tightens; it also seems the demonic influence that remains unseen but nonetheless affects us > we know, is s/h offset by GOD's presence atst. I guess it's all part of the education, firsthand experience, the devastation & destructive force of going against HIS ways | via starlightacademia

Humanity and Nations: In the Book of Revelation, the term "many waters" is explicitly defined as a symbol for the vast, restless masses of humanity: "The waters which you saw... are peoples and multitudes and nations and languages". [1, 2]

Chaos and Evil: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the sea represented chaos, danger, & forces opposing divine order; roaring of waters symbolizes trouble/adversity. This imagery reinforces the idea of love's resilience and permanence. This can be seen as a metaphor for GOD's Covenant Love with HIS ppl, which remains constant despite the tumultuous events of history.. [1, 2]

Unconquerable Love: In the Song of Solomon (8:7), the metaphor is used to describe the unyielding nature of love, stating that "many waters cannot quench love. It is a famous poetic verse declaring that true love cannot be extinguished by any hardship, nor can it be purchased with wealth. Unstoppable: The verse uses the imagery of overwhelming floods and raging rivers to show that genuine, steadfast love is indestructible and outlasts deep trials. Priceless: It emphasizes that love is infinitely more valuable than material possessions and cannot be bought or sold. This phrase highlights the inestimable value of love, suggesting it cannot be bought or sold. This echoes the sentiment found in Proverbs 8:11, where wisdom, often associated with love, is said to be more valuable than rubies. Scorned: The rejection of such an offer indicates that love is not a commodity to be traded. This reflects the biblical principle that true love is selfless and sacrificial, not transactional. The scorn for attempting to buy love can be paralleled with story of Simon the Sorcerer in Acts 8:18-20, who tried to purchase power of the HOLY SPIRIT & was rebuked by Peter. This underscores the idea spiritual & relational truths cannot be acquired thru material means [1, 2, 3, 4]

Divine Majesty and Power: The phrase is often used to contrast human turmoil with God's ultimate authority. Psalms such as Psalm 93 describe GOD's Voice & majesty as "mightier than the waves of the sea" & above the "roar of many waters."

Song of Solomon 8:7 [NIV] Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away. If one were to give all the wealth of one’s house for love, it would be utterly scorned.

1 Corinthians 13:8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be restrained; where there is knowledge, it will be dismissed.

Waxing Crescent moon phase. via This phase will next occur from June 16 to June 20, 2026. This window immediately follows the upcoming Super New Moon on June 14, 2026. It begins as a razor-thin sliver on the evening of June 16 and grows slightly thicker each night until it transition into the First Quarter moon phase on June 21. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Illumination Side: The right side of the moon is lit, which signifies that it is "waxing" (growing in brightness) in the Northern Hemisphere.

Amount of Light: Less than half of the moon's surface is illuminated, giving it a crescent shape.

What time of day this upcoming crescent moon will be easiest to spot, and which planets it will pass near in the night sky next month

The upcoming waxing crescent moon will be easiest to spot in the early evening, shortly after sunset. Because a waxing crescent moon trails closely behind the sun, it emerges low above the west-northwestern horizon as twilight deepens. The optimal viewing window will be roughly 35 to 45 minutes after sunset, just before the moon sinks too close to the horizon and sets.

Planetary Conjunctions Next Month (June 2026) Next month features a rare & spectacular multi-planet parade. As the thin crescent moon grows, it will pass right along a tightly clustered lineup of three prominent planets: [1, 2]

Mercury & Jupiter (June 16 @9pm): On the evening of June 16, the freshly emerging, slender crescent moon will hang low in the western twilight right alongside the elusive planet Mercury and the bright giant Jupiter.

Venus (June 17): On the evening of June 17, the moon shifts slightly higher and will put on a spectacular close display directly next to dazzling Venus, the brightest planet in the night sky.

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S7E10a of SpongeBob SquarePants, titled "A Day Without Tears." The Scene: SpongeBob is sitting at his kitchen table, crying while trying to make a Sea-Nut Butter and jellyfish jelly sandwich. He breaks down crying because he stubs his toe, drops his sandwich, and encounters multiple other minor inconveniences. The Plot: After listening to SpongeBob cry all morning, Squidward bets him that he cannot go a single full day without crying. If SpongeBob loses, he has to do Squidward's chores, but if he wins, Squidward has to come over for a sleepover.

You will not run out.

HE will provide.

[Ephesians 4:26] - It advises you should resolve conflicts quickly so hurt doesn't fester into resentment or bitterness. Knowing JESUS || Excerpt from Scripture [08:06-13:56]

The phrase "Satan entered Judas" refers to a pivotal spiritual climax in the New Testament, recorded in Luke 22:3 and John 13:27. It signifies the moment Judas Iscariot completely surrendered his will to dark forces to betray JESUS. [1, 2]

New Identity in CHRIST: When we are in CHRIST, we receive a new identity. Our past no longer defines us; instead, we are defined by our relationship with JESUS [2 Corinthians 5:17]

Union with CHRIST: Central to the believer's new identity is the concept of union with CHRIST. In Galatians 2:20, Paul declares, "I have been crucified with CHRIST, and I no longer live, but CHRIST lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the SON OF GOD, WHO loved me & gave HIMSELF up for me." This union implies the believer's life is now intertwined with the life of CHRIST, leading to a transformation that affects every aspect of existence.

Ephesians 1:4 [NIV] For HE chose us in HIM before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in HIS Sight. In love

before the foundation of the world John 17:24 FATHER, I want those YOU have given ME to be with ME where I am, that they may see the glory YOU gave ME because YOU loved ME before the foundation of the world. 1 Peter 1:20 HE was known before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in the last times for your sake. Matthew 25:34 Then the KING will say to those on HIS Right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by MY FATHER, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

JESUS wants you to hear this || GODZEAL

2 Corinthians 5:17 [NIV] Therefore, if anyone is in CHRIST, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! via lochnessies

Paul Rudd Can't Stop Dancing in Hilarious 'Ant-Man' Bloopers || ET Tonight Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Celery Man S5E7 In 2010 sketch, businessman uses voice commands to load bizarre, low-budget, digitized dance routines.

Romans 6:6 We know that our old self was crucified with HIM so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.

Ephesians 4:22 to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;

Colossians 3:9 Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices,

RE: Soren Kierkegaard's Philosophy || School of Life I’d been wanting to make my next “Reading Kierkegaard’s Fear and Trembling” post a post about the connection between a story in the Grimm’s Fairy Tales and Kierkegaard’s pseudonym, Johannes de Silentio, in Fear and Trembling, but it’s been a stressful and busy month and I haven’t yet been able to afford the time. So instead, I thought I’d blog about this quote that made me laugh out loud:

“The slaves of misery, the frogs in life’s swamp naturally exclaim: ‘Such love is foolishness: the rich brewer’s widow is just as good and sound a match.’ Let them croak away undisturbed in the swamp. “ —Søren Kierkegaard, Fear and Trembling