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ial. Many remained closed for months, and a large amount never reopened. They are content to do church online. That’s not what the Bible instructs.</p><p id="ad97"><b><i>Hebrews 10:25 — Let us not neglect our church meetings, as some people do, but encourage and warn each other, especially now that the day of his coming back again is drawing near.</i></b></p><p id="2e30">I don’t know about you, but I believe Christ’s return is near. There are very few prophecies left to be fulfilled. When Jesus returns, I want to be one of the first to get out of here. While I’m here, I plan to do my part. That means I need to speak out against evil. Another favorite speaker I enjoy is <a href="https://lancewallnau.com/">LanceWallnau</a>. He said something that struck me, and I hope it does you, too.</p><p id="e1d0" type="7">“The Bible tells us to occupy until He comes, not hide out until He gets here.”</p><p id="d44a">Too many people are content to stand back and do nothing because they believe the tribulation is coming and don’t see the need to make a difference while here. WAKE UP, PLEASE!</p><p id="3b18">The current administration is the most wicked our country has ever seen. The backroom deals and double standards are enough to make you lose your mind. I don’t watch mainstream news because they are in the back pockets of the Left and have no desire to share the truth. Turn off CNN, MSNBC, and the rest of them. If their lips are moving, they are lying.</p><p id="01d7">Tune into stations like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=newsmax">Newsmax</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=oan+news">OAN</a>, and the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=victory+channel+live+flashpoint">Victory</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=victory+channel+live+flashpoint">Channel</a>. The Victory Channels <a href="https://rumble.com/via2bv-flashpoint-the-turnaround-donald-trump-jr.-general-flynn-lance-wallnau-and-.html">Flashpoint</a> is fantastic! YouTube only allows them shorter clips, but <a href="https://rumble.com/c/FlashPoint">Rumble</a> has full episodes. Watch videos and podcasts from great preachers like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkamO5punbg">Allen Jackson</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0N8DRTYklg">Dutch Sheets</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=hank+kunneman">Hank Kunnaman</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/RealLifeJackHibbs">Jack Hibbs</a>, who aren’t afraid to discuss real issues.</p><p id="9bf7">You will be informed and encouraged by watching shows like the ones I’ve listed. If one more person who claims to be a believer tells me that our country is doomed, I’m going to blow a gasket! 😩 It’s not over until God says it is. He wants us to do our parts so that America will be saved.</p><p id="d458" type="7">This is God’s country. Let’s get it back by getting involved and letting our voices be heard.</p><p id="e8d9">Get on your local school board, city council, or board of supervisors. Heck, become the mayor of your city. Represent your state in Congress, or at least weigh in on the critical decisions. And for pity’s sake, VOTE! Don’t vote for a party, either. Vote for the person whose values best match yours. If you don’t think it’s okay to abort a baby right up until, or even shortly after, birth, don’t vote for a representative who says it’s morally justified.</p><p id="14af">If you believe in the

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First Amendment, don’t vote for a representative who thinks you should be silenced because you disagree with their views.</p><p id="b976">If you don’t think children should be subjected to life-altering surgeries because they are confused about their sexuality, don’t vote for a jerk like Gavin Newsom, who is inviting children to go to California as a refuge for transgender surgery, going as far as paying for it with taxpayer dollars and not telling parents where their children are. 😡</p><p id="f93c">Do you believe in the Second Amendment? The right to bear arms was written into the Constitution for good reason. An unarmed society can’t take a stand against a tyrannical government without their guns.</p><p id="84e4">Chicago has the sternest gun laws in the country. How is that working out for them? According to a CBS article, as of October 30th, 2023, Chicago held the top spot for mass shooting incidents. There were 32 separate incidents where at least four people were shot — not including the suspect.</p><blockquote id="3680"><p><b>People kill people. Taking guns from law-abiding citizens will not stop gun violence.</b></p></blockquote><p id="5d37">The bad guys will still get guns. If we don’t have them to protect ourselves, we’re doomed. The cops can’t help because idiotic cities are stripping law enforcement of funds to pay the dedicated men and women in uniform and tying their hands with idiotic laws that protect criminals.👮🏻‍♀️</p><p id="0996">The current administration is destroying our country, and it needs to stop. It’s not just the Democrat’s either. There are many people who have been in the US government for decades that need to go. If we pray and take a stand, America will be saved. Please, folks, for the future of our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, do not stand idly by. Do your part. Take a stand against evil and pray.</p><blockquote id="e066"><p><b>I guess I’ll get off my soapbox now. Thanks for hearing me out. God bless you, and God bless America.</b></p></blockquote><p id="35e7">Here’s a post I wrote about the need for Christian’s to have strong roots in God so that you can make a difference in the world.</p><div id="5aea" class="link-block"> <a href="https://charissetyson.medium.com/how-deep-are-your-roots-are-you-being-fruitful-66864524b086"> <div> <div> <h2>How Deep Are Your Roots? Are You Being Fruitful?</h2> <div><h3>If you are not a Medium member you can read this post here.</h3></div> <div><p>charissetyson.medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*huPLNhABlJTzWgzVJrIUrw.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="e419">Wondering who wrote this rant?</p><div id="568a" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/who-is-this-cat-lady-3b6f588ee121"> <div> <div> <h2>Who Is This Cat Lady?</h2> <div><h3>The Name Game Acronym Challenge is a blast! Join me.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*6pXJjzEVvVU6w2C6OoEgMg.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div></article></body>

PHOTO-A-DAY CHALLENGE

One Week in Malta

Week 141 of the photographic documentary of my daily life

In the first two weeks back in Germany, I mainly complained about how cold it was. And I’m usually not the negative kind of person, but we arrived as a cold front hit Europe. And we came from Africa. We didn’t just get a culture shock but a climate shock as well.

However, after working for one week and jumping out of a plane at -25°C we weren’t through the worst. Another weather front moved across Europe, covering most of the continent in a thick cloud layer, including daily rainfall. Not the kind of skydiving weather.

The consequences for us were no work for an entire week. No work means a holiday in our ears. We don’t fuss around for long and make spontaneous decisions.

We had hoped for some work on Thursday, but it was raining all day. I ended up facing the truth, sat down with a pile of paperwork, and got started with my tax returns.

But in such miserable weather, I needed some wine to stay warm and motivated.

Having the laptop right on the window overlooking the meadow at the edge of the forest, I got distracted from doing the tax returns more than once. But who would blame me?

Look at the distractions I had. A couple of deer were walking out of the woods, peacefully grazing in the meadow.

On Friday, we were still on standby until lunchtime when the boss called the entire weekend. No work until next week Thursday. It wasn’t totally unexpected, and we had thought already about driving somewhere, but since the weather was bad all around us, we thought about flying instead.

Ever bought a last-minute flight? This was our first one and it was certainly spontaneous. We booked the flight when the online check-in was already open. The cheapest flight we found directed us to the Island of Malta. As far South as one can go in Europe, I’d say. So maybe we get some sunshine down there, we thought.

And a few hours later, I found myself looking out of the window flying above the snow-covered mountain peaks of the Alps. I did book a window seat, but as it was so spontaneous, I didn’t even think about which landscapes I’d be able to see from above. What a surprise.

The next morning we woke all fresh and excited in the heart of the city. Exploring the capital was the day’s schedule, and we were blown away by all the history we found throughout Valetta.

Valetta is just one fortified city. Churches, castles, and fortified buildings all around. It was a surprise for both of us. We didn’t have time to do any research on our destination as we booked hours before take-off and were therefore positively surprised by what we found.

On Sunday, we left the busy side of the island of Malta and headed to the other side. Visiting a market and then hiking along the coast was the day’s itinerary.

When we passed St. Peter’s Pool on the east side of the island, we couldn’t hesitate and jumped into the freezing Mediterranean Sea. It was a temperature shock for our body but a refreshing jump for the mind.

We laughed.

And since we enjoyed hiking along the coastline so much, we planned some more of that on Monday. Booking us in for two nights in a guesthouse near the old capital of Mdina, we went for the Dingli Cliffs.

This is the island’s highest point at 250 meters above sea level. The cliffs below reach straight out of the ocean, making up for a spectacular coastline.

And for our last day in Malta, we had another hiking adventure planned. Starting out at Golden Bay on the west side, we wandered along the coastline South until we didn’t want to walk anymore.

Flowers were blooming, the sun shining and a strong wind was blowing. However, none of this stopped us from doing another jump into the cold ocean.

“When are we gonna be back in Malta?” David said before jumping off the cliffs. And he’s right. Possibly never.

Live life with no regrets, they say. And so we did.

It appears to me as if this week has flown by in a blink of an eye, but I know it didn’t. We experienced so much. Made a load of memories and have countless stories to tell from the adventures we took.

Off we go again. Back into the plane heading north again. Without sadness for returning home. Because this was an unexpected break-away. And what a wonderful one. These spontaneous trips are always the best.

And the last surprise was when I looked out of the window and spotted the city. Rome. Right there. And if you zoom in at the right spot, you might even see the Colosseum.

I know. It was once again one special kind of week…

This has been my week in photographs. 7 days. 7 photographs. Anyone can join. Once. Or weekly. It doesn’t matter. We welcome everyone! Dennett started this photography challenge in 2020 and many have participated ever since.

Erika / Eileen / K. Barrett / Juan / David / Mia / Susan / LensAfield / Kim / Barbara / Diana / Barb / Sandra / Shruthi / Ellie / Pene / Olive / Gustavo / Jane / Penny / Jillian / Shell / Ivy / Lisa / Lynne

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Easter Eggs, Wildlife Encounters and Freefall Adventures

Week 140 of the photographic documentary of my daily life

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Deers From Sunrise ’til Sunset

Week 139 of the photographic documentary of my daily life

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