That old Spiritual: Wade in the Water - DRAFT

Mexico's First Female President

 I like this photo, especially the senior woman supporting President Claudia in the background. That is even more inspirational. As I communicate with my beloved partner who was born and raised in Mexico, we stand on the shoulders of civil rights fighters and advocates such as the great Dr. MLK Jr. His story is not just an American story as he nor Gundi only read works originated from the United States of America. Stay blessed today family and world! Peace and love. - A.T.(Yoda) Brooks

Source: https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-10-01/claudia-sheinbaum-mexicos-first-female-president-i-will-not-let-you-down.html

Nicene Creed - DRAFT

 

What Is the Nicene Creed? Its Significance in Church History

 

Source: https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/nicene-creed-in-church-history.html

Peters Denies Christ, 3 Times: February 06, 2025

My reading of the Bible says Peter denied his affiliation with Christ 3 times. Perhaps there is more information me to study beaus research shows it may have occurred 6 times. This verse came to mind today perhaps for a spiritual reason. Ill say outright what offends me about the current political climate are the religious right which allies itself with the Trumps when I viewed a picture/and or video of President Trump respectfully holding a Bible as if he had never held nor read one before. Offended I think so. - A.T. (Yoda) Brooks

Matthew 26: 69 to 75

"Now Peter sat without in the palace; and a damsel came unto him, saying, thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee. But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest. And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there. This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth. And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man. And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art on of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee. Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew. And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.

King James Version, the Holy Bible

Artwork Source: https://redeeminggod.com/sermons/miscellaneous/six-denials-of-peter/

Trump at St. John's Church

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWEuY_15iVc

Research before posting: Privacy Revolution

 

Privacy from an American perspective

Source: privacyrevolution.org

Today: I feel like saying do not push!

 Today: I feel like saying do not push - too much!

The God of Peace: Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever (Hebrews 13:8)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UuM3X4VToI

Barrientes & Brandon Lake | Elevation Worship

Revising a Prayer for Protection

 

Powerful morning prayer 

This prayer is an old Irish prayer known as St. Patrick’s Breastplate, and is a call for protection.

“Christ be with me, Christ within me,

Christ behind me, Christ before me,

Christ beside me, Christ to win me,

Christ to comfort and restore me.

Christ beneath me, Christ above me,

Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,

Christ in hearts of all that love me,

   Christ in hearts of those I love (revision),

Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.”

Humbly in the name of Jesus, we pray.

Amen.

 Source: https://www.pray.com/articles/powerful-prayers-for-protection#:~:text=Come%2C%20Lord%2C%20and%20fill%20me,the%20shadow%20of%20your%20wings.

Journey to Sobrierty: The Pull

 I have not shared much on my story regarding sobriety and recovery. Posting some thoughts a few days ago, which in hind site was extremely perhaps bias am revising simply to say the foundation of my recovery is mixed due to personal experiences; I am now following the spiritual and community volunteers I have connections with continuing to lean on my partner an family. This may sound like a prayer but it is not. My mantra may change but it always starts with - Peace & love.

Stay blessed!

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Esp 6:12

Sources: the above illustrations are not my own. As Checks & Balances Org./Blog develops citing the artists will improve. Thanks to them!

Stewards of the Environment Not Destroyers: Supporting the Florida Wildlife Corridor

 

Stewards of the Environment Not Destroyers of it: Supporting the Florida Wildlife Corridor 

Source: https://floridawildlifecorridor.org/

Phrase of the Day: Jumping the Gun

 Phrase of the Day: Jumping the Gun

Definition: act before the proper time.

Some booksellers have jumped the gun and decided to sell it early.

• act with haste.
• be over-hasty.
• act too soon.
• act prematurely.

Source: https://www.thesaurus.com/browse/jump-the-gun

https://languages.oup.com/google-dictionary-en/

Praying: From Power to Protection

More to be added as the day progresses....

Powerful morning prayer 

This prayer is an old Irish prayer known as St. Patrick’s Breastplate, and is a call for protection.

“Christ be with me, Christ within me,

Christ behind me, Christ before me,

Christ beside me, Christ to win me,

Christ to comfort and restore me.

Christ beneath me, Christ above me,

Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,

Christ in hearts of all that love me,

Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.”

Humbly in the name of Jesus, we pray.

Amen.

 Source: https://www.pray.com/articles/powerful-prayers-for-protection#:~:text=Come%2C%20Lord%2C%20and%20fill%20me,the%20shadow%20of%20your%20wings.

Learning a Word Today: Condescending

 Good morning, while listening on a community based meeting today the following word comes to mind. Not claiming the speakers in this meeting exhibiting this, but quite the opposite. I support such spaces which encourage recovery, healing and even pushing a person to live a more sober life. In a country where there is a liquor store on every street corner well that endeavor is not easy. - A.T. (Yoda) Brooks

That word is Condescending.

Defined as: having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority or showing or characterized by a patronizing or superior attitude toward others.

"she thought the teachers were arrogant and condescending"

Source: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condescending

Bending the story of history to favor equality: Honoring MLK King Jr.

If any act that discriminates is carried out by the government of the United States of America that is an indicator the time to act is now! My take on what I hear in Trump’s speeches alludes to discrimination and population control. The aim to get rid of people regardless of having sound policy, experienced civil servants and community partners in place is unethical. Not to mention disregarding breaking apart families and not carrying who gets lost in the system. We all have friends , family or someone in our communities whom we would rather not see fall through the cracks or be held up in a government or even financial system when there intention is to do good or simply work. Such compassion must be extended to our people and workers documented or not!

Codify the Equal Rights Amendment into law!

This effort put forth during the last days of President J. Biden's presidency reminds me of many Civil & Voting Rights protections were weakened during politically conservative administrations. To paraphrase where we have come; a minimum  of 38 states have codified the Equal Rights Amendment. I strongly advocate for making it officially (a codified) section of the United States Constitution. - A.T. (Yoda) Brooks

Source: https://www.npr.org/2025/01/17/nx-s1-5264378/biden-era-national-archivist-constitution

From Darkness to Light!

While listening to this awesome music by a group featuring Gospel Chidi an inspiration came to me based on John 14:6 "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way , the truth and the life; no man cometh cometh unto the father, but by me. Can the word life be changed to light without changing the essence of this Bible verses? Stay blessed this day before the birthday of my role ,model Martin Luther King the Jr :)