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Hi Yurii
That is so beautiful.


About two years ago a suburb near me, opened a church for the people from Ukraine, so they could feel comfortable in their church.

The church I used to go to invited them to our church, to welcome them..

Everyone had a lovely day. The children from Ukraine all wore traditional costume. They danced and sang and everyone loved them.

Your wonderful picture reminded me of them.

Thank you for the happy memories.

Have a great day Yurii
God Bless You and your family.l
 
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crossnote said:
Yurii, nice picture, my wife likes to watch "Foods from Around the World" which shows lots of rural Ukrainian cooking.
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Hello crossnote,

Thank you very much for appreciating the picture! It's great to read that your wife enjoys watching "Foods from Around the World," which features a lot of rural Ukrainian cooking. I would be very interested in watching that show sometime. I love to eat ;)

By the way, since last September, I completely stopped eating meat. This has become part of my personal journey towards self-improvement and character development. I view it as a principle of reducing harm to living beings on Earth. Although I didn't personally kill animals for food, I was still indirectly involved. So, looking at various dishes from around the world will be very interesting.

And if anyone is curious whether it's easy to give up meat – no, not at all. It turns out that when you've eaten meat all your life, avoiding it in your diet isn't so simple. I think giving up alcohol was easier for me! :) And what's also interesting is that when I ate meat, I was overweight, and now my wife says I can try to wear the pants from our wedding, where I was young and handsome)))) It took me about six months of gradually reducing my meat consumption and then all the byproducts that contain it.

Thank you for your comment!
 
Yurii said:
Thank you very much for appreciating the picture! It's great to read that your wife enjoys watching "Foods from Around the World," which features a lot of rural Ukrainian cooking. I would be very interested in watching that show sometime. I love to eat ;)
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Yurii, my wife corrected me about the name, it's now called 'Food Around the World' (the name changed when the producer got stuck in Ukraine since the war broke out). It can be found on YT. Will be praying about your meatless diet and your 5 mo. old son.
 
I was a vegetarian for over 20 years. I found eating meat again for health reasons to be beneficial for me. I stopped having grand mal seizure activity.
My body/brain was so depleted from essential amino acids, I would seize to the point I couldnt even remember my own kids.
Funny how after two weeks of eating meat, chicken, eggs and cheese I stopped having them, and have not had one since.

I do not recommend a vegetarian or vegan diet, because I know from personal experience our bodies need complex proteins.
As always it a personal choice. These days there are plenty of supplements available.
 
crossnote said:
Yurii, my wife corrected me about the name, it's now called 'Food Around the World' (the name changed when the producer got stuck in Ukraine since the war broke out). It can be found on YT. Will be praying about your meatless diet and your 5 mo. old son.
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Hello crossnote,

Thank you to you and your wife for clarifying the name of the show – "Food Around the World." It's interesting that the name change is related to the situation in Ukraine. I will definitely look for it on YouTube.

Thank you very much for your prayers regarding my son! Your support means a lot to us!
 
thenami said:
I was a vegetarian for over 20 years. I found eating meat again for health reasons to be beneficial for me. I stopped having grand mal seizure activity.
My body/brain was so depleted from essential amino acids, I would seize to the point I couldnt even remember my own kids.
Funny how after two weeks of eating meat, chicken, eggs and cheese I stopped having them, and have not had one since.

I do not recommend a vegetarian or vegan diet, because I know from personal experience our bodies need complex proteins.
As always it a personal choice. These days there are plenty of supplements available.
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Hello thenami,

Thank you for sharing your personal experience with vegetarianism and returning to eating meat. Your story is truly striking and shows how individual the body's reaction to different types of nutrition can be.

I am very sorry that you faced such serious health problems, and I am glad that returning to eating meat, chicken, eggs, and cheese helped you get rid of seizures and restore your memory. This is an important testimony to how much nutrition can affect our physical and cognitive health.

I understand your recommendation not to follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, based on your personal experience. For me, giving up meat has become a conscious choice, related not only to ethical considerations but also to my inner feelings and desire for changes in my character. I also try to carefully monitor my condition and, if the need arises, probably I will need to be ready to reconsider my diet too.

Thank you for your opinion and for the information about the availability of various supplements. This is an important aspect to consider with any dietary restrictions.
 
Matthew 14:
25 Shortly before dawn, Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified.
“It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear.

27 But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”

28 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”

29 “Come,” he said.

I keep getting pulled to these verses. Why would Peter ask Jesus to tell him to come and not ask, can we can do it?
It caught me as odd.

My favourite image/painting of Jesus is this painting. I always see myself as having failed to have faith in Jesus, and I am under water looked up for help. I feel like Peter did that day.

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bobinfaith said:
Hello CranberryArtworks;

What made you think that? Perhaps an angel from older times using the expression, "Be not afraid."

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Imagine, over a thousand years ago (Or last Tuesday), you are happily sitting on a hill overlooking your sheep. Watching for wolves and people to steal your sheep. You feel you could die if you are distracted. Standing before you is an Angel. It is hanging in the air. I think angels would glow from being in the presence of God, and probably burn your eyes, he is so bright and pure. The air is vibrating with his power.
Are you afraid? You probably just used up a week's worth of underwear in 2 minutes.
And he said, "BE NOT AFRAID". You are still screaming like a little girl.

I wonder how many people just passed out before the Angel found someone to talk to?
 
Well, I have been wondering that myself. Maybe humans feared them because fallen angles once had giants with human females,
as written in the apocrypha stories. Maybe because they are spiritual beings we dont normally see or understand, we fear them.
Ive never actually seen one that I am aware of, so I dont know if I would be afraid. Maybe I would scream my head off.
I hope I would quietly listen to what message they were delivering, though.
 
This is Gemini (Google AI) summary of angels in the bible.


I. Types of Angels Mentioned in the Bible:

While some classifications come from later theological traditions, the Bible directly mentions or describes several distinct types:

  • Seraphim:(Isaiah 6:1-7)
    • Appearance: Fiery beings with six wings. They use two wings to cover their faces, two to cover their feet, and two to fly.
    • Role: Closest to God, their primary function is to worship and exalt His holiness, constantly crying out "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts!" They also serve to cleanse and purify.
  • Cherubim:(Genesis 3:24, Ezekiel 1, Ezekiel 10, Exodus 25)
    • Appearance: Often depicted with four faces (human, lion, ox/cherub, and eagle) and four wings. Their bodies are covered with eyes. They are sometimes associated with wheels (Ophanim).
    • Role: Guardians of sacred spaces (like the Garden of Eden and the Ark of the Covenant), bearers of God's throne, and symbols of His presence.
  • Archangels:(Jude 1:9, Daniel 10:13, Luke 1:19)
    • Appearance: Often appear in human form.
    • Role: Possess a position of authority and leadership among angels. The Bible specifically names Michael (a "chief prince," a warrior who contends with Satan) and Gabriel (a messenger who delivers important divine announcements, such as to Mary about the birth of Jesus). Some traditions also include Raphael, though his name appears in apocryphal books.
  • "Living Creatures":(Revelation 4:6-8)
    • Appearance: Similar to Cherubim, with four faces (lion, ox, man, eagle) and six wings, covered with eyes.
    • Role: Surround God's throne, engaging in perpetual worship.
  • Angels (generic):This is the most common term, meaning "messenger." Many biblical accounts feature unnamed angels.
    • Appearance: Often appear in human-like form, sometimes described as men in white robes.
    • Role: Serve as God's emissaries, delivering messages, protecting God's people, carrying out divine judgments, and ministering to believers.

      How I see angels.

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