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Thanks Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Work crisis...back as soon as I can.

~ Constitution Day, September 17, 1787 ~

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[MuttTheHoople]

Also, my mother would’ve been 86 tomorrow.

[lightman]

Honor those who continue to “provide for a common defense”.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[The Mayor]

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September 17

Don’t Be Deceived

Bible in a Year:

• Proverbs 27–29
• 2 Corinthians 10

[The devil] is a liar and the father of lies.

John 8:44

The spotted lanternfly is a pretty insect with speckled outer wings and a splotch of bright red on its inner wings that flashes when it flies. But its beauty is a bit deceptive. This insect, first seen in the US in 2014, is considered invasive to North America, which means it has the potential to harm the environment and economy. The lanternfly will “eat the innards of practically any woody plant,” which includes cherry and other fruit trees, and leaves a sticky goo that leads to mold—killing trees outright or leaving them with little energy to grow fruit.

In the story of Adam and Eve, we learn of a different kind of menace. The serpent, Satan, deceived the couple into disobeying God and eating the forbidden fruit so they would “be like God” (Genesis 3:1–7). But why listen to a serpent? Did his words alone entice Eve, or was there also something attractive about him? Scripture hints at Satan being created beautiful (Ezekiel 28:12). Yet Satan fell by the same temptation he used to entice Eve: “I will make myself like [God]” (Isaiah 14:14; Ezekiel 28:9).

Any beauty Satan now has is used to deceive (Genesis 3:1; John 8:44; 2 Corinthians 11:14). Just as he fell, he seeks to pull others down—or keep them from growing. But we have someone far more powerful on our side! We can run to Jesus, our beautiful Savior.

By:  Alyson Kieda Reflect & Pray

When have you been deceived by a person or group’s seemingly attractive idea? What helps you to recognize deception?

Dear God, help me to weigh what I see and hear by the truths of the gospel. Thank You for triumphing over evil through the cross.

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Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Tanniker Smith]

Good evening, Kathy. Good evening, all. Schools started up again, sort of. NYC kids are all remote tomorrow and the length of their school day varies.

I’ll start seeing in person high school kids next week. It’ll be interesting.

In happier news, back in July, my first anthology of scifi and fantasy flash fiction was published by eSpec Books.

In A Flash 2020 is available as an ebook or paperback from Amazon (and elsewhere). https://www.amazon.com/Flash-2020-Christopher-J-Burke-ebook/dp/B08CWQTYBR

If you get a copy, be sure to leave a review. I’d love to know what people think.

[luvie]

Constitution Day...9-17-2020

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

THANK YOU
for your service!

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Thursday morning and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

How's everyone doing this morning?

[luvie]

Here I am...checking that Constitution
For protections for Night Owls.
I just KNOW it's in there somewhere!
Anyhooooo...hope you Early Birds have a GREAT day!
And have beautiful weather!
(((hugs)))