ACCEPTANCE

John 6:37 
The Father gives me my people. Every one of them will come to me, and I will always accept them.

Psalm 27:10 
Even if my mother and father forsake me, the Lord will receive me.

Titus 3:7 
Jesus treated us much better than we deserved. He made us acceptable. He made us acceptable to God and gave us the hope of eternal life.

TGIF! Weekend Anthem 30 of 2023

After last week I though really should do a couple songs each week, because everybody has got different "feels" each week.

This weekend's Anthem we have got TobyMac Boomin'



As as a 2nd weekend Anthem, which had come into many minds this last week due to her death...

Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U



We also lost Tony Bennett this last week...
Do you have a song you think would be a great Weekend Anthem?
Thoughts on these picks?
Common below!


TGIF! Weekend Anthem 29 of 2023


Bobby Caldwell died at his home in the  Great Meadows  section of Independence Township, New Jersey, on March 14, 2023, at the age of 71. His death was announced the following day by his wife, who stated on Twitter that "Bobby passed away here at home. I held him tight in my arms as he left us. I am forever heartbroken. Thanks to all of you for your many prayers over the years." According to his wife, Caldwell's health had declined after suffering severe side effects from  fluoroquinolone  in 2017.

How lovely is your dwelling place...

How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord, my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young - a place near your altar, Lord Almighty, my King and my God. Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you. Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baka, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools. They go from strength to strength, till each appears before God in Zion. Hear my prayer, Lord God Almighty; listen to me, God of Jacob. Look on our shield, O God; look with favor on your anointed one. Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. Lord Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in you.

Psalms 84:1-12

The Dangers of the Last Days

The Dangers of the Last Days

3 You should know this, Timothy that in the last days there will be very difficult times. For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. 3They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander others and have no self-control. They will be cruel and hate what is good. "They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God. They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly

Stay away from people like that!

The Difference Between All-Wheel Drive and Four-Wheel Drive

Written by E. Yuko

The terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but they're not the same thing.

 Some of the terminology you come across in ads for new or used cars is pretty straightforward, like the year, make, model, mileage, and category of the vehicle. However, other terms—specifically, “four-wheel-drive” (4WD or 4x4) and “all-wheel-drive” (AWD)—can be a bit more confusing. Here’s what to know about the difference between the two.

What’s the difference between four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive?

Given that most cars, SUVs, and non-commercial trucks have four wheels, you might assume that 4WD and AWD are the same thing. But that would be too simple. Complicating matters even further is the fact that some manufacturers come up with their own names for driving systems, like 4MATIC (Mercedes-Benz) and xDrive (courtesy of BMW).

Plus, the two systems tend to appeal to the same group of consumers: Those who live places where rain, snow, and other weather impacts road conditions, and/or people who plan to drive off-road.

Here are some of the main differences between 4WD and AWD, according to Kelley Blue Book and Carmax:

Four-wheel-drive

  • Designed for slippery, loose, or rugged surfaces
  • Splits power evenly between the front and rear wheels 
  • Typically uses rear wheels on paved roads
  • Excels on steep inclines
  • More towing capability than AWD
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Most pickup trucks use it

All-wheel-drive

  • Designed for on-road use
  • Vehicle automatically shifts power between the front and rear wheels to achieve optimal traction 
  • Provides added traction in bad weather
  • Costs more upfront, but adds value if you sell
  • More fuel-efficient than 4WD
  • Used on cars and minivans

There’s more to know, and this guide from Kelley Blue Book has additional information on each system, including what to consider when shopping for a new vehicle.

Large FIRE strikes downtown Auburn, WA

Giovanni Di Quattro, owner of the Rainbow Café, watched nervously as firefighters battled the three-alarm fire billowing out of the Heritage Building at 134 E. Main St., late Tuesday afternoon, just east of his restaurant.

It was one of his cooks who discovered the fire, which ignited in a laundry room of the two-story building.

“I just hope they can keep the fire from spreading,” Di Quattro said.

Eric Robertson, Valley Regional Fire Authority administrator, said: “We’ve been told that it started as a dryer fire. They’ve put an immense amount of water on it to put it out. And as you can see … they’re trying to ensure it doesn’t spread to the next building.”

The 21,000-square-foot, historic Auburn Heritage Building, constructed in 1921, according to the King County Assessor’s Office., is of mixed use, part residential, with apartments and commercial spaces but it was burning east, west, front and center. The building housed 35 residential units and 12 businesses.

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Always have an escape route.

From Mason Country Meter Mafia.

Tuesday, I experienced a 3-phase, 480 volt arc flash. I was exchanging a meter for a pump house. It had a safety socket. I used the top studs for my jumpers because they wouldn’t fit on the bottom.

Everything was going fine. I got the new meter in, and was removing the jumpers. I loosened all three, and as I started to remove the last one, it flashed. I had a pre-planned escape route, and used it. The only damage to me was a sooty face shield and a faintly toasted keeper. My tool bag, however, was a total loss. Still have no idea why it happened.