Let this hymn’s lyrics set the proper tone for this week’s review of Jesus Christ the Lord God’s dealings with this world:
1 Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
2 Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
3 Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?
Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?
4 Were you there when God raised him from the tomb?
Were you there when God raised him from the tomb?
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when God raised him from the tomb?
Psalter Hymnal (Gray), 1987
The Southern Baptist Convention is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice: Southern Baptist Convention under federal investigation following sexual abuse report (msn.com) They certainly cannot suggest we did not implore their leaders to repent of Satanic beliefs and practices to the point that they publicly and roundly disassociated themselves from us in every way shape and form.
1.5 years on from the January 6 insurrection it continues to yield its vile, violent fruit. This week one of those who are suspected of being involved reportedly tried to breach the FBI offices in Ohio then fled the scene, and was pursued, this turned into a stand-off resulting in that man’s death: Ohio FBI shooting – latest: ‘Violent extremist’ Ricky Shiffer investigated for months after Jan 6 before Cincinnati standoff | The Independent
A car “crashed into a pub” and injured 15 persons: 15 were injured when ride-hail vehicle crashes into pub outside Washington, D.C. (nbcnews.com) the “take away”? Avoid pubs for both your physical and spiritual well-being!
A man was buried alive while filming a certain sunrise: Florida Man Buried Alive in a Sand Dune While Recording Sunrise (msn.com) the “take away”? Put down the recording devices and pick up a Bible!
Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
Did you hear about the sad, sad case of Anne Heche and her crash? Stars pay tribute to Anne Heche after her death at age 53 (msn.com) Just 53 years old and in such a turmoil of mind and spirit that she was driving while under the influence of various substances (illicit and otherwise) she crashed and killed herself, and had she survived they were going to charge/prosecute her with at least one felony: Anne Heche crash upgraded to ‘felony’ investigation that could see the actress in legal trouble | Daily Mail Online God was extremely merciful to Anne when he sent us to her to warn and encourage she run far away from that vile Ellen those many years back. However, like so many others she went from bad to worse.
Olivia Newton-John also died this week: Olivia Newton-John’s Last Social Media Post Will Leave You Heartbroken (msn.com)
Never able to butt completely out of other nations’ business, this week saw US ambassador say to Israel: “We support fight against ‘bad guys’ in Gaza terror groups”: US ambassador to Israel: We support fight against ‘bad guys’ in Gaza terror groups | The Times of Israel
GodSmack!
A crash at Legoland in Germany injured at least 31: Legoland: Rollercoaster crash at Germany resort injures 31 – BBC News
Sierra Leone has been “rocked by deadly violence at cost of living protests” at least 21 civilians killed thus far: Sierra Leone rocked by deadly violence at cost of living protests | Sierra Leone | The Guardian
In Beirut a man took hostages at a bank, demanding his frozen funds be released: Armed man takes hostages at Beirut bank demanding the return of frozen funds | CNN the outcome may surprise you!
It is a great reminder of these sound words: Matthew 6:19-21 ¶ Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
China has announced that they detect a “new virus” that has infected 35 people: New virus detected in China infects 35 people: What to know (msn.com)
In the Zaporizhzhia, nuclear power plant Russian forces have held hostages since March, and recently there was shelling too close to the plant for the UN’s comfort: Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers: We’re kept at gunpoint by Russians – BBC News
In Crimea satellite images show Russian warplanes being destroyed; Latvia names Russia a terrorism sponsor: Russia-Ukraine war updates for August 11, 2022 (cnbc.com)
In Seoul, South Korea there have been some deaths due to flooding and the fact that people are forced to live in “Parasite”-style basement homes. This week the government has vowed to move families to avoid future deaths: Seoul flooding deaths: South Korean capital vows to move families from ‘Parasite’-style basement homes | CNN
Let us close with the heatwaves which continue in Europe: Europe Temperatures Rise as Another Heatwave Blankets Region – Bloomberg and remember what this French doctor has advised them, i.e. BE MORE SPANISH French doctors advise ‘be more Spanish’ as heatwaves continue (thelocal.fr) Can’t you just hear them in Hell?