The remaining public pillar of the Christian faith. ^
Word. And maybe Orban.Cannonpointer » 08 Dec 2023, 5:40 pm » wrote: ↑ The remaining public pillar of the Christian faith. ^
Orban is a flying buttress that supports the pillar.
Cannonpointer » 08 Dec 2023, 5:48 pm » wrote: ↑ Orban is a flying buttress that supports the pillar.
Slovakia just formed a new government led by russia-friendly Fico that includes a moderate breakaway wing of that party and a far right nationalist party. The Czech Republic and Romania are not far behind.
Good for Slovakia.Cannonpointer » 08 Dec 2023, 6:07 pm » wrote: ↑ Slovakia just formed a new government led by russia-friendly Fico that includes a moderate breakaway wing of that party and a far right nationalist party. The Czech Republic and Romania are not far behind.
Look like not EVERY recipient of Russian largess under the old Soviet Union is an ingrate...
The Baltic Republics - if those undersized, anemic, irrelevant states deserve to be called republics - could learn a thing or two.
Thanks. I didn't know this until I checked. I was still under the impression that you had to entertain scenes from everyone. Not exactly the case now.Cannonpointer » 08 Dec 2023, 5:36 pm » wrote: ↑ Great link - 12 greenies for the 12 days of Christmas.

Welcome to the board, by the way - and please: under what impression were you, as regards entertaining scenes from everyone?Joh » 08 Dec 2023, 6:32 pm » wrote: ↑ Thanks. I didn't know this until I checked. I was still under the impression that you had to entertain scenes from everyone. Not exactly the case now.
what separates a soul's mind from an ancestor's brain? Bet you miss the point.Joh » 08 Dec 2023, 5:02 pm » wrote: ↑ 4 Ways to Get Wisdom Wisdom is a capacity of the mind that allows us to understand life from God’s perspective. Throughout the book of Proverbs, Solomon encourages us to “get wisdom” (Proverbs 4:5). He says those who get wisdom love life (see 19:8); that it’s better to get wisdom than gold (see 16:16); and that those who get wisdom find life and receive favor from the Lord (see 8:32 – 35).
Yet in Ecclesiastes 7:23–24 Solomon also makes clear that getting wisdom is a challenging process: “‘I am determined to be wise’ — but this was beyond me. Whatever exists is far off and most profound — who can discover it?”
Fortunately, Scripture provides us instruction in this area. Here are four Biblical instructions for how to get wisdom:1. Fear GodSolomon says the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (see Proverbs 9:10). But how should we fear God? Philipp Melanchthon, a collaborator of Martin Luther, discussed what it means to fear God by contrasting filial fear with servile fear. Filial fear is the type of respect and love a child has for a parent, a fear of offending the one they most adore and trust. In contrast, servile fear is the kind of fear that a prisoner has for his jailer or executioner.2. Desire WisdomThe second step to getting wisdom is to desire it with all our heart. As Solomon says, we must “look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure” (Proverbs 2:4).3. Pray for WisdomAs James tell us, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you” (James 1:5).4. Study God’s WordThe fourth step in getting wisdom is studying and meditating on God’s Word (see Psalm 19:7). We shouldn’t rely merely on our own understanding, though, but lean on the wisdom and insight produced by Christians throughout the church’s history.PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY:
To get wisdom we must fear God, study his Word and prayerfully desire to understand life from God’s perspective.
https://www.thenivbible.com/blog/4-ways-get-wisdom/
Cannonpointer » 08 Dec 2023, 6:52 pm » wrote: ↑ Welcome to the board, by the way - and please: under what impression were you, as regards entertaining scenes from everyone?
Are the trials back on?
Almost 3 years...sole » 08 Dec 2023, 8:21 pm » wrote: ↑ what separates a soul's mind from an ancestor's brain? Bet you miss the point.