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- Seven Hundred and Tenth Year Anniversary: Pope Clement V. Diesby Lonesome Glory PublicationsPope Clement Appears before the Judgement Seat of God. Prophesy Validation Long Live James DeMolay!
- Never to Kneelby Lonesome Glory PublicationsThese words: “Genuflection before the idol or the dollar atrophies the muscle which walks and the will which moves.” Albert Pike
- Man Scouts of Americaby Chip Van Hassel“The Scout goes by compass, both morally and navigationally and ventures only to glean the best of the whole. Mankind is dependent on The Scout. Information is The Holy Grail. Clarity is the Treasure! In our Scouts, our Rangers, the young men of the old, Mankind instills its faith.” -Christopher Van Hassel
- Mind Werksby JaphyIt’s gonna rain yesterday. Looking at the weather,I saw it is going to rain this afternoonthrough tomorrow;and my brain went,“It’s gonna rain all day yesterday.” Japhy
- When Doing Nothing is the Planby Chip Van Hassel…gold sold in the shops of Germany in 1946 was of questionable origin… However, Some things are greater than one man to overcome by force, but no force can overcome the great spirit of man!
- Stay in Characterby Lonesome Glory PublicationsAlways Remind Yourself “You must not lose faith in humanity.Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.” MAHATMA GANDHI
- Lilli Tang Williamsby Chip Van HasselShe is a Lion. There is no middle class anymore. The upper-middle class has diminished to becoming lower-middle class.The medium-middle class no longer exists; therefore, you are either lower-middle class (which is approximately 1% below poverty rate), welfare recipients (who are the coming denominator for the entire, middle class,”, and you have the Upper Class which is comprised of either aristocrats or their offspring.The new, upper class does not earn money via producing a product or providing a service anymore. Their money is not earned income, but capital gains, which are compounding interest … Continue reading “Lilli Tang Williams”
- The Struggleby Lonesome Glory PublicationsThe True Struggle “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” EPHESIANS 6:12-13
- When Gaslighting Does NOT Workby Chip Van Hassel“You’re smart.. You’re tough. You’re Beautiful. The reason they’re attacking you is because you’re good at your job. …”
- Remembering What You Never Knewby Chip Van HasselDon’t procrastinate about yesterday while putting-off tomorrow. Chip Van Hassel
- The 2024 Election Proved the 2020 Election Was Stolenby Lonesome Glory Publications“Somehow we had a total turnout of 18 million fewer votes cast in 2024 than in 2020….”
- Self-disciplineby Lonesome Glory Publications“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” 1st Timothy 1:7
- In the book of Isaiahby Lonesome Glory Publications“The Lord will rise up as he did at Mount Perazim, he will rouse himself as in the Valley of Gibeon—to do his work, his strange work, and perform his task, his alien task.Now stop your mocking, or your chains will become heavier;the Lord, the Lord Almighty, has told me of the destruction decreed against the whole land.Listen and hear my voice; pay attention and hear what I say. When a farmer plows for planting, does he plow continually? Does he keep on breaking up and working the soil?When he has leveled the … Continue reading “In the book of Isaiah”
- Chip’s Brush on the Shoulderby Cap and VeilA Year Ago, Today: Sitting at the train station, the woman behind me asks a friend “How far is Christopher from here?” Just as she said, “Christopher,” her friend’s jacket brushed across my shoulder. … my name is, “Christopher”!
- Trials and Temptationsby Lonesome Glory Publications“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life…”
- God’s Answer to Elijahby Lonesome Glory PublicationsGrace “So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. And if by grace, then it cannot be based on works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace.” ROMANS 11:5-6
- Bill Burr’s Take on Arnold Schwarzeneggerby Lonesome Glory Publications“Why does such a little man need such a big desk?”
- Error or Mistakeby Lonesome Glory Publications“…And so it is to the printing press–to the recorder of man’s deeds, the keeper of his conscience, the courier of his news–that we look for strength and assistance, confident that with your help, man will be what he was born to be: free and independent.””
- Finding the Balance of Harmonyby Lonesome Glory Publications“The closest approximation to truth is found usually in the mean of extreme views.”
- Wise Words On Politicsby Chip Van Hassel“Things don’t change; only the people do.” Joel Kaufman
- Idleness Mothers Famine.by Lonesome Glory Publications
- Why Athletes Need To Stretchby Chip Van HasselStillness Securing stillness of the in-breath builds strength. Securing humble restraint of the out-breath builds character. Not knowing allows purity. Dakkuan Read More.
- Spring-loaded Mantraby DakkuanDaily Mantra: Pushing down on, “the spring factor”
- Blythe Miller’s Adviceby Lonesome Glory PublicationsSetting Your Horse Up for Every Next-Jump Heels: DOWN and OUT in front of you!!! Blythe Miller
- The Best Dayby Lonesome Glory Publications
- Charmed Lifeby Lonesome Glory Publications“…There is a secret in the simplest things, a wonder in the plainest, a charm in the dullest. …”
- The Passengerby DakkuanThe Passenger by Iggy Pop “I am a passengerAnd I ride and I ride;
- Take Rest for Your Soulby Lonesome Glory PublicationsWords of Solomon: “For wisdom will enter your heart,and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.Discression will protect you,and understanding will guard you.” PROVERBS 2;10-11
- The Symposiumby Lonesome Glory Publications“According to Greek mythology,humans were originally created with four arms,four legsand a head with two faces.Fearing their power,Zeus split them into two separate parts,condemning them to spend their livesin search of their other halves.” Plato
- Sonshipby Lonesome Glory Publications“For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.” … Continue reading “Sonship”
- Solomononic Observationby Lonesome Glory Publications“There is a kind of sadness that comes from knowing too much, from seeing the world as it truly is. It is the sadness of understanding that life is not a grand adventure, but a series of small, insignificant moments, that love is not a fairy tale, but a fragile, fleeting emotion, that happiness is not a permanent state, but a rare, fleeting glimpse of something we can never hold onto. And in that understanding, there is a profound loneliness, a sense of being cut off from the world, from other people, from … Continue reading “Solomononic Observation”
- The More Wisdom, the More Sorrowby Lonesome Glory Publications“For with much wisdom comes much sorrow; the more knowledge, the more grief.” ECCLESIASTES 1:18 Related thought
- Above the Sphere of His Sorrowsby Lonesome Glory Publications“Man longs to live in comfort and pleasure, but nature, who knows better what he was made for, gives him toil and painful strife so that he may raise himself above the sphere of his sorrows.” IMMANUEL KANT
- Biker Barby Chip Van HasselIn The Pit Living the dangerous life, my psyche is always right at home within my own skin whilst dancing in synchronicity with the turmoil in the throws of the Punk-Rock pit. Chip Van Hassel
- Ram Pumpby Lonesome Glory Publications“One possible solution to providing livestock drinking water in remote locations is the hydraulic ram pump.”
- Unseeable Cognitive Dissonenceby Chip Van HasselFaith and Justice pretend to be equal. Chip Van Hassel
- Fruit of the Spiritby Lonesome Glory Publications“Against such there is no law.”
- Kind Wordsby Lonesome Glory PublicationsMouth of Righteousness “Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.” JAMES 3:18
- Narrow is the Doorby Lonesome Glory PublicationsOnly Narrow is the Crossroads “But small is the gate and narrow is the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” MATTHEW 7:14
- Honest Handsby Lonesome Glory PublicationsA Man Who Still Hath Two Hands “Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.” PROVERBS 16:19
- Proud of Heartby Lonesome Glory PublicationsPROVERBS, Chapter 16 “The Lord detests the proud of heart.Be sure of this.They will not go unpunished.” PROVERBS 16:5
- One Man’s Conundrumby Chip Van Hassel“…His neurons tend not to carve-out the necessary pathways to the doors- beyond which the candle of truth flickers relentlessly for eternity.”
- Equine Inactive Side of Infinityby Chip Van Hasselthe. “Slow Walk”
- The Attractive Dilemmaby Chip Van Hassel“Beautiful women do not have to work a day in their life; they simply need to charm a man who makes enough money to keep them both happy.”
- Freelance Exercise Riderby Lonesome Glory PublicationsDefinition Freelance Exercise Rider A person who is paid to ride race horses.
- What Is Your Dilemma?by Chip Van HasselWe Are Surrounded By Adults Who Think Other Adults Are Authority Figures Over Each Other The conundrum is that our fellow adults are still inundated by their childish and immature thought processes which guide their actions. Like a Christian yelling at the world to, “Repent!” I find myself screaming on the street corner, wearing a sandwich-board sign that says, “The End Is Near!” … telling my fellow man that we are all doomed to suffering and failure if we all do not collectively change our ways! Society seems leery and scared of me. … Continue reading “What Is Your Dilemma?”
- Mid-Life Changeby Chip Van HasselWe are all simply practicing, “the art of being ourselves!”
- Conversations With Don Adamsby Japhy“…just sitting’ here in the truck.” -Don Adams
- With Thine Heart, Trustby Lonesome Glory PublicationsHe Shows the Way “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” PROVERBS 3:5-6
- Sodium Loveby Lonesome Glory PublicationsAll Four Seasons “Let your conversation be always full of grace,seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” COLOSSIANS 4:6
- The Choiceby Lonesome Glory PublicationsIt Is A Choice. “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love,which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with … Continue reading “The Choice”
- Rust of Changeby Chip Van HasselRust of Change Once you see it, you need to keep it a secret that you know. It is impossible to Un-know anything, just as it is impossible to conceal that you know. So write, in allegory, this game of word-association. Like pigs and Larger Bretheren, always seeing the watch is on, … both hands on the zero o’clock.
- The Great Teacherby Lonesome Glory Publications
- Give Thanksby Lonesome Glory PublicationsToday’s Verse: “I will give you thanks,for you answered me;you have become my salvation. The stone the builders rejectedhas become the cornerstone; …” PSALM 117:21-22 Tossed Stone? Related Readings:
- What is Beauty?by Chip Van HasselPeering Over At a Beautiful, Young Woman, Japhy asked himself, “What is beauty? Is beauty simply pure happiness? Is beauty a perpetual looking-forward to the unexpected future? Is it a vicarious enjoying of some imaginary moment?
- Regretby DakkuanThe Chains of Regret Regret is poverty of the soul. “Forgotten Statues” by Dakkuan
- Lazy Peopleby JaphyLazy People In The Workplace When dealing with people, (they are like zebras never changing their stripes,) evil doers will never switch-over to the side of good. When forced to interact with selfish people, you are tested of your kindness, patience and self-preservation. Develop your ability to adapt and change, so you do not fall in to their trap of acting the ways in which they do. Japhy
- Forgotten Statuesby DakkuanHave faith that good spirit shall reign.In action, when speaking The Great Truth, -The Great Struggle,- compassion is discovered only for the living.
- Reminderby Lonesome Glory Publications“Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.” Titus 3:1-2
- Today’s Mantraby Lonesome Glory PublicationsMantra of this day: “…we may restrain our passions, subdue our hearts to gentleness and patience, …” Albert Pike
- Be Truthfulby Lonesome Glory PublicationsDeceive your Fellow Brother NOT! “Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices” COLOSSIANS 3:9
- Did Not Seek Meby Lonesome Glory PublicationsHere am I “I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me. To a nation that did not call on my name, I said, ‘Here am I, here am I.’” ISAIAH 65:1
- Light of the Worldby Lonesome Glory PublicationsLight a Lamp “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” MATTHEW 5:14-16
- To Be One, Know Himby Lonesome Glory PublicationsTo Be One, Know one “Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’” MATTHEW 7:23
- Ask To Receiveby Lonesome Glory PublicationsKnock; and the door will be opened. “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” MATTHEW 18:19-20
- His Wordsby Lonesome Glory PublicationsWords of Jesus “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” MATTHEW 11:28-30
- Kindness and Sternessby Lonesome Glory PublicationsOf God “Consider therefore the kindness and sternness of God: sternness to those who fell, but kindness to you, provided that you continue in his kindness. Otherwise, you also will be cut off.” ROMANS 11:22
- Bread and Loveby Lonesome Glory PublicationsManna “Man shall not live on bread alone, but by every word that prodeedeth out of the mouth of God;” MATTHEW 4:4 The Church is our Christian Family; however, The Temple– the structure of worship- is your body! The Temple is not a stone building, but worship- True Worship, True Love emits from the center of the Temple’s heart. Two pillars of the church are Strength and Beauty. A third pillar of the church is Wisdom. A strong Christian sees God’s beauty in all things and practices mercy even with those who do … Continue reading “Bread and Love”
- Remain Calmby Lonesome Glory PublicationsThe Peace of God “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7
- What is Love?by Lonesome Glory PublicationsDefining Love “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies,they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.” 1 CORINTHIANS 13:4-8
- Racing Word of the Dayby Lonesome Glory PublicationsNew Vocab Word “Thurbday” Definition: “The Thursday before the Derby” Steve Rushing
- Confessionby Lonesome Glory PublicationsHelp Heal Your Fellow Brother “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” JAMES 5:16
- Paul’s wordsby Lonesome Glory PublicationsPaul tells us: “Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take holdof that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.Brethren, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:12-14
- The Book of JOHNby Lonesome Glory PublicationsFIRST JOHN states: “He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk Just as He walked.” 1JOHN 2:6
- Perfection in Thoughtby Lonesome Glory PublicationsEternal Judgement “Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elemtary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead and of eternal judgement.” HEBREWS 6:1-2
- Conductby Lonesome Glory PublicationsHow should we be? “…as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, ‘be holy for I am holy.’” 1 PETER 12-16
- The Word Richly Dwellsby Lonesome Glory Publications…in word and in deed “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another in all wisdom… with gratitude in your hearts. … COLOSSIANS 3:16
- Tiers In Heavenby Lonesome Glory PublicationsNo Tears In Heaven “Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.” MATTHEW 5:19
- Resentmentby Lonesome Glory PublicationsFrom the Book of JOB: “Resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple.” JOB 5:2
- Origin of Loveby Lonesome Glory PublicationsGod’s Love is Inconditional. Step Seven, “Glorification” “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.” JOHN 17:24
- Flesh Fails, but Faith Remainsby Lonesome Glory PublicationsStrength “My flesh and heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” PSALM 73:26
- Trustby Lonesome Glory PublicationsAcknowledge God. “In all your ways acknowledge Him,And He will make your paths straight.” PROVERBS 3:6
- Happy New Yearby Lonesome Glory PublicationsIn the Book of Genesis: “And God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit; you shall have them for food.” GENESIS 1:29
- Words of John the Baptistby Lonesome Glory PublicationsJohn shared Isaiah’s words with us: “ This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah:“A voice of one calling in the wilderness,‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’” MATTHEW 3:3
- Under the Topby Lonesome Glory PublicationsFirmament “can you join him in spreading out the skies, hard as a mirror of cast bronze?” JOB 37:18
- Prophesyby Lonesome Glory PublicationsThe Coming Prophesy “ For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” 2 PETER 1:21 See Also
- Close Your Human Lipsby Lonesome Glory PublicationsHuman Words are Useless “…. Let God be true, and every human being a liar. As it is written:“So that you may be proved right when you speak and prevail when you judge.”” ROMANS 3:4
- Isaiah the Dark Messengerby Lonesome Glory PublicationsIsaiah the Messenger Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” He said, “Go and tell this people:
- Keep From Idolsby Lonesome Glory PublicationsDear Children, keep yourselves from idols! We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one. We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true by being in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. Dear children, keep yourselves from idols. 1 JOHN 5:19-21
- Man of Lawlessnessby Lonesome Glory PublicationsThe man of lawlessness shall be revealed. “Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness[a] is revealed, the man doomed to destruction.” 2 THESSALONIANS 2:3
- Listening but not Doingby Lonesome Glory PublicationsAs it says in the book of JAMES: “Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it- not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it- they will be blessed in what they do.” JAMES 1:23-25
- Eye for Evilby Lonesome Glory Publications“The ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, And all who have an eye for evil will be cut down…” -ISAIAH 29:20
- Love for Allby Lonesome Glory PublicationsWe Love You All! “We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love and your endurance inspired by hope… We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers.” 1Thessalonians 1:3-2
- Ashes to Ashesby Lonesome Glory Publications“By the sweat of your brow you will eat your fooduntil you return to the ground, since from it you were taken;for dust you are and to dust you will return.” GENESIS 3:19
- Seven Deadly Sinsby Lonesome Glory PublicationsIt says in the book of PROVERBS: “There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: 1. haughty eyes, 2. a lying tongue, 3. hands that shed innocent blood, 4. a heart that devises wicked schemes, 5. feet that are quick to rush into evil, 6. a false witness who pours out lies 7. and a person who stirs up conflict in the community. PROVERBS 6:16-19 Read the entire chapter here:
- Stoned I’sby Lonesome Glory PublicationsThe eyes are the lamp of the body. When you are stoned, those lamps are tinted-over; what you view, looking-out, is tinted; and what others view, looking-in is glossed-over. “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light.” MATTHEW 6:22
- The Poor, The Wealthy, Eyes of the Lawby Lonesome Glory Publications“Love your neighbor as yourself, …”
- Keep the Book of the Law on your Lipsby Lonesome Glory Publications“Keep the Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then, you will be prosperous and successful.” JOSHUA 1:8
- Tripping over the Fool’s Egoby Lonesome Glory Publications“Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.” JOHN 12:25
- True Loveby Lonesome Glory Publications“Love the Lord with all your heart and all your strength.Secondly, love your neighbor as you love yourself.” MARK 12:30-31