THE CHINESE MONEY TRAP 中国的金钱陷阱
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For example: Take the small island nation of Sri T his developing country needs money Lanka
This developing country needs money
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Chapter 9: The Outpouring Holy Ghost at Azusa Street Mission
The Impact of Holiness Preaching as Taught by John Wesley and the Outpouring of the Holy Ghost on Racism
by Dr. Reve' M. Pete
The outpouring of the Holy Ghost at Azusa Street Mission in Los Angeles, California was a revival that occurred in the early twentieth century. It began April 9, 1906 and lasted until 1909. This revival is considered to be the beginning of the modern Pentecostal movement. From it, many Pentecostal denominations were formed and the Holiness-Pentecostal movement spread to the far reaches of the world. This revival was also characterized by an absence of racial prejudice.
The revival began in prayer services conducted by William J. Seymour in the home of Richard Asberry. This revival occurred after Seymour was expelled from the Church of the Nazarene mission pastored by Julia Hutchins. On April 9, 1906, while conducting prayer service, Seymour and seven other attendees fell to the floor and began speaking in tongues. This occurrence frightened Asberry's daughter, who fled through the kitchen door.
After news of this event spread throughout the neighborhood, Seymour and the other prayer service attendees moved the service to the front porch of Asberry's home. Because of the demonstration of tongues in the service, huge crowds began to gather in the streets to see what was happening. As the crowds gathered, Caucasian-Americans began to mingle in the crowds.
As crowds pressed into the house and porch, the floor caved in. No one was hurt. However, Seymour decided to find a larger facility in which to hold services. He found an old abandoned Methodist church building that had been used as a tenement house and delivery stable. It was a wo story wooden structure located at 312 Azusa Street in Los Angeles.
After the building was acquired, it was cleaned out. Makeshift benches were made and used for seating. An old dry goods box was used as a pulpit. Seymour used the upstairs Sunday School rooms as living quarters. The downstairs area was set up as the assembly room. Another upstairs room was designated as the "tarrying room". It was the place where persons went who desired to be baptized in the Holy Ghost. The"tarrying room" contained a sign that read, "No talking above a whisper".
When attendees first arrived, they bowed in prayer. As little social greeting as possible was given. Service would start spontaneously through testimonies, praise and worship. There were no hymnbooks. Old well-known hymns were sung from memory. The most popular hymn sung was, "The Comforter Has Come". Another popular song was "Under the Blood". There was no piano.
Services were not prearranged. No subjects were announced in advance. The Holy Ghost ordered the service in meekness and humility. Most of the time, Seymour sat with his head in the makeshift box pulpit - praying. The message of the meeting was love.
After Seymour began preaching at the "Azusa Stable","a monumental revival began". People fell under the power of God and rose speaking in tongues. Worshippers, both men and women, shouted, wept, danced, fell into trances, spoke and sang in tongues and interpreted [what had been said in tonguesl into English. The Holy Ghost was so powerful at "Azusa Stable", men would come under conviction within two or three blocks of the mission. Persons were baptized in the Holy Ghost on their seats in the assembly room as well as in the "tarrying room" upstairs. When the Holy Ghost would make an altar call, men all over the building would be slain in the Spirit.
Service attendance grew from approximately a dozen persons -African-American and Caucasian-American - to hundreds and thousands from the Los Angeles area. People of every race and nationality were found in the crowds that converged on the mission. No respect of persons was found among the worshippers. The rich and educated were the same as the poor and uneducated. Pride, self-assertion and self-importance could not survive there. Races were completely integrated. There was no racial prejudice in the service. African-Americans, Caucasian-Americans, Chinese and Jews attended the services. Because of this, Frank Bartleman believed and exclaimed, "The color line is washed away in the blood!"
Eventually, the services ran day and night. The building was never closed or locked. Each night service was packed out. Holiness meetings, tents and missions closed for lack of attendance. Special prayer meetings broke out everywhere. People would meet early in the morning and start singing. S. Henry McGowan, son of Seymour's friend, W. H. McGowan, recalled of the singing,"...oh what singing!"
People were excited about what God was doing in their midst. Those who had been filled with the Holy Ghost testified about it. They said how wonderful it was. After the testimonies, someone would preach and tell what God had promised.
The meetings would go on almost all night. If people were hungry, they would leave and get something to eat and return as soon as possible. W. H. McGowan hauled bricks as an occupation. Often he would stop and listen to the service while working. Sometimes, he would get so caught up in what was going on, he would forget to go back to work! MCGowan characterized the meetings as the "love of God.
News of the revival at Azusa Street Mission spread primarily through Seymour and Bartleman. Seymour wrote of the revival in The Apostolic Faith, a four page free newspaper that he started. It contained articles about people speaking in tongues, news of hymns being sung and prophesies being given in foreign languages, supernatural healing of diseases, visions of tongues of fire and spectacular religious ecstasy. The paper's reports attracted those who read them.22 It was also reported a woman, Anna Hall, had attended a Russian church in Los Angeles and preached to the congregation in their own language. Anna did not know the Russian language. In December 1906, the paper reported, "the Lord God is in Los Angeles in different missions and churches in mighty power, in spite of opposition"
Frank Bartleman wrote about the revival in Way of Faith, a Holiness periodical published in Columbia, South Carolina. In August 1906, he wrote, "Pentecost has come to Los Angeles, the American Jerusalem". He also wrote, "strong men lie for hours under the mighty powers of God, cut down like grass".
Bartleman first heard of the outpouring of the Holy Ghost on April 15, 1906, shortly after the initial outpouring at 214 Bahie Brae Street. During the Sunday morning worship service at New Testament Church in Los Angeles, an African-American woan spoke in tongues. Joseph Smale was the church's pastor. Bartleman was a member of the church. After the service, worshippers gathered on the sidewalk and inquired of the meaning of the manifestation of tongues. It was learned the Holy Ghost had fallen a few nights before at the cottage on Bonnie Brae Street and a number of persons had spoken in tongues.
Bartleman visited the service at Bonnie Brae Street that evening. The spirit of the meeting was one of humility. After visiting the
Your soul may feel disconnected from its purpose due to the distractions of life, but it holds an inner knowing that can guide you. Reflecting on your experiences and seeking deeper understanding can help you reconnect with your true nature.
Understanding the Soul's Purpose
The Nature of the Soul
The soul is believed to have existed before our current life, holding memories and knowledge from another realm. While our minds may forget this deeper understanding, the essence of our soul retains a connection to its true purpose.
The Mind and Body Connection
Our minds can become overwhelmed by daily life, causing us to lose sight of our soul's calling. However, our bodies possess an innate wisdom that can guide us back to our true nature. This inner knowing often surfaces when we quiet our thoughts and listen to our hearts.
Reconnecting with Your Soul
To reconnect with your soul's purpose, consider the following practices:
• Meditation: Spend time in silence to listen to your inner self.
• Reflection: Contemplate your experiences and feelings to uncover deeper meanings.
• Nature: Engage with the natural world to feel a sense of connection and peace.
By nurturing this connection, you can gradually remember and embrace your soul's true purpose.
Conclusion
Sadly, especially in our modern world, soul loss is a very common thing. You or someone you know may be struggling with it and you may not be aware.
With anything you want to change in your life, awareness is the key. So you need to know what are the signs of soul loss so that you can be aware if you are experiencing it.
When you begin to experience feelings of weakness, exhaustion, despair, anxiety, and emptiness, that means you’re experiencing soul loss.
You just know something is lacking in your life, but many of us struggle to figure out what it is.
While Soul Loss may feel like they are signs your soul is tired and dying, it is typically a fleeting experience. With the correct inner work, these lost pieces of ourselves may be reintegrated into our lives.
Genesis 2:7 God formed man from dust and breathed life into him, making him a living soul.
Leviticus 17:11 The life of the flesh is in the blood; it is the blood that makes atonement for your souls.
Deuteronomy 4:29 Seek the Lord your God with all your heart and soul, and you will find Him.
Psalm 19:7 The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; it makes wise the simple.
Matthew 10:28 Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; fear Him who can destroy both.
Matthew 16:26 What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?
3 John 1:2 I pray that you may enjoy good health, as it goes well with your soul.
Hebrews 4:12 The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Importance of the Soul
The soul represents the essence of a person, encompassing emotions and desires.
Caring for the soul is vital, as it impacts overall well-being and spiritual health.
Scripture emphasizes the need to nurture the soul through God's word and love.
These verses highlight the significance of the soul in biblical teachings, encouraging believers to seek spiritual nourishment and care for their inner being.
The phrase "God save our soul" expresses a plea for divine assistance and protection for one's spiritual well-being. It reflects a desire for salvation and guidance from God.
Understanding How God Saves Souls
The Concept of the Soul
The soul is often viewed as the immaterial essence of a living being. Many believe it is immortal and exists separately from the physical body. This belief is common across various cultures and religions.
Theories of Soul and Body Relationship
There are three main theories regarding the relationship between the soul and the body:
¹§ Interactionism: The soul and body interact and influence each other.
²§ Parallelism: The soul and body run parallel but do not affect one another.
³§ Epiphenomenalism: The body influences the soul, but the soul does not affect the body.
Divine Salvation
In many religious beliefs, God saves souls through various means, which may include:
¶ Faith: Believing in God and His promises is often seen as a pathway to salvation.
¶ Grace: Many traditions emphasize that salvation is a gift from God, not earned by human actions.
¶ Repentance: Turning away from sin and seeking forgiveness is a common theme in the process of salvation.
The key to salvation of the soul is , " Repent everyone of you, be baptized in the name Jesus Christ for the remission of sin, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. " Acts 2:38
The Role of Scripture
Religious texts often provide guidance on how God saves souls. They outline the importance of faith, repentance, and living a life aligned with divine principles.
In summary, the belief in how God saves souls involves understanding the nature of the soul, the relationship between the soul and body, and the spiritual practices that lead to salvation.
Prayer For Sinners | Powerful Prayers For The Lost Souls To Be Saved
I would like to pray for anyone within the will of God.
All I ask you to do is to agree with me as we seek our Heavenly Father. Say amen.
Please continue to meditate on this prayer for yourself.
Speak it daily or listen to it over and over again and allow the Word of God concerning sinners and lost souls to reach deep into your spirit.
Let us pray... 🙏🏽
Heavenly Father, we gather together here online and come into agreement in the wonderful and powerful name of Jesus Christ.
Where two or more are gathered there You shall surely be and anything we agree upon as touching You will surely do.
The Bible says that if there is any unforgiveness that it should be dealt with before praying. Therefore we release any anger, bad feelings, resentment or any other wrong attitude before You now.
We lay it at your feet and we release and forgive those who have wronged us.
I lift up those following this blog and we come into agreement and lift up sinners and lost souls.
We lift up every sinner and lost person in this world today.
From every country, every corner, every city, every town, and every village...
Wherever they are we ask that video, audio, books, people, anything and everything that carries the message of Jesus to intersect with their lives now in Jesus Name.
We thank You that it will be a vessel carrying the message of salvation that will catch their attention and they will understand.
Thank You that the Holy Spirit is even now working on their hearts for no one comes unto You unless You call them first.
We agree together now that they shall see the One they did not see before.
We agree together now that they will understand the Good News that they did not know before.
We agree that they will be translated from the kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of light and Your love.
In Jesus name amen.
What would happen if Trump ordered the US
army to invade Greenland?
Great question!
Here is the TLDR: A total of 3 major things would
happen
The US military would take Greenland without
a fight. The only military assets in Greenland
are US assets at US bases, and Denmark
doesn’t have much of a military.
EDIT: Yes, Europe has deployed forces. In
total, a grand total of 40….. men. No units,
not platoons. Just 40 guys.
NATO would likely dissolve within a few days,
as such an attack would be considered a
breach of the alliance's founding principles,
involving a conflict between two founding
NATO members. It wouldn’t trigger Article 5
just because nobody wants a major war, but
it would trigger Article 1.
Article 1 states: The Parties undertake, as set forth in the Charter of the United Nations, to settle any international dispute in which they may be involved by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security and justice are not endangered, and to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force in any manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations
The US Military would be gutted, and China would become the dominant power. The US has lots of stuff in NATO nations. Stuff we won’t get back.
Greenland is a territory of Denmark, which is a NATO ally; we all know this. If the leader of NATO attacks a much smaller NATO member (or any NATO member), then the alliance dissolves.
This would be a disaster for the US.
Here is the thing - do you ever wonder how the US can have ships operating near Yemen and in the Mediterranean, and Asia, and the Caribbean, and deploy troops ANYWHERE within a day? The answer: NATO.
NATO members host US bases with US troops. It also hosts US bases with equipment and no troops. Say a war with Russia broke out. Well, it is difficult to transport 1,000 tanks to Europe in a few days. So the US, over the years, has stationed an entire Armored Division in Europe without the men. So if war broke out, we would just fly in the men, and they would hop in the tanks. There are lots of examples of this.
• A huge “medical center” for US forces, thanks to NATO, is in Germany, where many injured US soldiers are sent to recover
• There are air bases and missile defense systems in Turkey
• There are Naval ports in Italy, Turkey, and Spain that allow the US to house and supply ships in the region
• There are hardened bases in Spain and the UK that can load up missiles in vertical launch systems on ships
Food, medicine, weapons, ammunition, Bradleys, Abrams, Artillery Guns, and more are stationed in ports ALL OVER THE GLOBE, which allows the US to fly in a Battalion and field a heavy combat unit within a day or less.
Now, would any sane nation allow the US to house F-35s and troops in their nation when it is attacking other NATO allies? NO- NEVER.
Understand the magnitude of this. The US has 8,000 to 10,000 aircraft, 6,000 tanks, and thousands of other weapons systems. THESE ARE NOT INSIDE THE USA.
Some are, but the US is protected by Oceans and a massive Navy, so the US has deployed the VAST MAJORITY of its military hardware to NATO nations- at bases and depots. That way if we need to fight Russia, Syria, Iran, China, and whoever, we have gear nearby. So if NATO nations become hostile and afraid, they will “take” this hardware.
Removing the “hardware” is not simple- these are 70-ton tanks and much more. Whose railroad is used? Whose airports are used? Will these nations even allow that? Will they allow a massive concentration of US Naval ships, planes, and troops WITHIN their borders?
The newly isolated NATO nations will need to rearm, likely fearing the US, will not give up an entire regiment's worth of advanced hardware because the bellicose US says so.
These nations must now see to their own defense, which means “collecting” the vast US stockpiles and putting them to work.
Most nations will HAPPILY accept 45 billion dollars worth of 6th-gen aircraft,
Abrams Tanks, and state-of-the-art military hardware and give the US the finger.
The US can be as mad as it wants, but it just lost 2/3rds of its hardware- it cannot do much but further threaten and alienate allies.
Here is what is even more mind-numbing.
The reason Greenland is important comes down to 3 factors
• Access to trading routes in the North as icecaps melt
• Putting more bases on the Island to control the North
• Mineral and oil extraction
The big thing is control over the North and those trade routes.
The US currently has control through the UK and Iceland, THANKS TO NATO. They would leave NATO over this, meaning the defensive position in the North would weaken significantly. Seriously, look at this “region” with NATO nations in blue.
Tell me who has “control.” This is like divorcing your billionaire husband to become a billionaire despite iron-clad documents stating you get only $100,000.
It is nonsense.
Also factor in that the US has military bases in Greenland already, THANKS TO NATO.
DO YOU SEE WHY SMART PEOPLE VALUE NATO?????
Right now, Trump is making a direct military threat against a NATO member. This has other NATO members racing to build their own armed forces to perhaps face the US. Also, we all know a war with China is likely. Winning that war comes down to the floating aircraft carrier called Japan and the strong regional military of South Korea. Without them, the US has a limited footing, and these nations may even side with China (though they will more likely remain neutral).
Europe did deploy forces, but they sent 40 men, total. France sent 15, Germany sent 13, and then a few other nations sent a unit. These 40 men won’t hold back the US and the UK and France (nuclear powers) don’t want war with another nuclear power, which is the most significant economic partner by a mile.
Understand the response won’t be “war right now over Denmark's territory, it stole from native peoples”- instead, it will be days of meetings, mobilization, threats, and then the breakdown of NATO.
These men are a “deterrent” force. This is what the USA should have done in early 2022. If a US Ranger Regiment were “training” in Ukraine, Putin could not invade and risk harming US forces. France, Germany, the UK, Sweden, and so on are hoping the same.
Reports vary, but it is widely “rumored” that Trump's most loyal Generals ENTIRELY oppose this because they know what it means. Additionally, it looks like it is opposed by everyone except Hegseth.
I wrote this answer rather quickly based on a few reports from ex-Generals and other people with
Last thing. US doctrine for the Cold War (and still) is to pre-deploy forces because the USA is a long way from Europe. Imagine moving all those tanks, helicopters, APCs, ammunition, and endless other items to ports. It took the US 6 months to deploy a mere portion of its forces from the US to the Kuwait border before Desert Storm.
The gear is an issue, but we will build more. Also, our ex-allies in Eastern Europe will need the extensive hardware we leave behind. The issue is that we will lose
All of our intel network which are based on cooperation and span the globe. No more British, French, German, Polish, Turkish, Korean, or Japanese intel.
We lose our bases, which means our “air cover” goes from global to just the USA
We lose all leverage and control over everything. The US dollar will no longer be the reserve currency anywhere, and nations will seek new trading partners as the US plummets into a depression and then extreme isolationism.
NATO nations WANT US bases because that means US protection, training, and assistance in weapons production (or just the sale of weapons). This gives the US leverage to sell US products (produced goods like phones or raw resources) in these foreign markets. This will be over, and the US GDP will nose-dive.
Additionally, many NATO nations hold US debt that they WILL call in.
I would expect sanctions too against the US over such actions, which again, will KILL the US economy. This, in combination with tariffs, will force trading partners to seek out new markets and abandon the US.
This is no coming back from this. Attacking an ally is the ultimate betrayal- it is complete proof that your nation cannot be trusted under ANY circumstances. Historically, when nations turn on their allies, their global standing is eliminated, and every single nation seeks to distance itself from EVERYTHING to do with that nation.
BREAKING!
France just has seized a Russian oil tanker from
the Mediterranean sea. France Navy, with the
help of UK intelligence services, captured the
alleged "shadow fleet" which was transporting
Russia oil, the French soldiers successfully were
on board the oil tanker. According to global
news outlets, the tanker hailed from Murmansk
and planted a false flag to evade western
sanctions on Russian oil tankers.
President Emmanuel Macron said the action was
legal under United Nations Convention on the
Law of Seas. He also praised brave French
soldiers for successfully carrying out this
operation.
Now what we think is, this a serious escalation
with Russians Macron is seeking! Perhaps, he is
trying to please Daddy Trump as well, cuz
recently some of his statements displeased
Trump. Trump even said no body cared about
Emmanuel as he would be leaving the office
soon!
What do ya all think about this?
News Source: Reuters
Kuddos to this kid for taking and seeing this
innocent furbaby injured and doing what he
could to care for this furbaby…
In America, a 15-year-old boy was arrested for
stealing bread and cheese.
When he was presented in court, the judge
asked him why he stole.
Tears filled the boy’s eyes, and he said that his
mother was seriously ill,
he himself was hungry, and he didn’t even have
enough money to buy food.
Hearing this, the judge became emotional.
Instead of punishing the boy, he turned to
everyone present in the courtroom and said:
“If a child in our society is forced to steal food
just to survive, then the criminal is not him —
it is all of us.”
The judge fined every person present in the court
-room 50 dollars for allowing such a situation to
arise.
He also fined the shopkeeper 500 dollars for not
helping a hungry child.
All the collected money was given to the boy,
and he was allowed to leave without any
punishment.
In our country, laws seem to apply only to the
poor, while powerful people roam freely.
Here, even judges who take crores in bribes still
sit in court delivering justice.
How can we expect them to do justice correctly?
But this judge gave a remarkable judgment.
It is true — if there is a king, and someone in his
kingdom sleeps hungry, the one truly guilty is
the king.
Might be handy in. Chicago.
This Judge is one in a million. Must be an angel
on earth. Bless you Judge
This story made me cry, not because it was sad
but because it was strong.
The fall of Venezuela is really bad for the Russians.
The nations that are friendly with Russia saw that
the Russian military equipment Maduro had did nothing.
They saw that the Russians are doing nothing to
help Maduro. They still remember Assad not
getting Russian military support.
Great question!
Here is the TLDR: A total of 3 major things would
happen
Greenland is a territory of Denmark, which is a
NATO ally; we all know this. If the leader of
NATO attacks a much smaller NATO member
(or any NATO member),
then the alliance dissolves.
This would be a disaster for the US.
Here is the thing- do you ever wonder how the
US can have ships operating near Yemen and in
the Mediterranean, and Asia, and the
Caribbean, and deploy troops ANYWHERE
within a day? The answer: NATO.
NATO members host US bases with US troops. It
also hosts US bases with equipment and no
troops. Say a war with Russia broke out. Well, it
is difficult to transport 1,000 tanks to Europe in
a few days. So the US, over the years, has
stationed an entire Armored Division in Europe
without the men. So if war broke out, we would
just fly in the men, and they would hop in the
tanks. There are lots of examples of this.
Now, would any sane nation allow the US to house
F-35s and troops in their nation when it is
attacking other NATO allies? NO- NEVER.
Understand the magnitude of this. The US has
8,000 to 10,000 aircraft, 6,000 tanks, and
thousands of other weapons systems. THESE
ARE NOT INSIDE THE USA.
Some are, but the US is protected by Oceans and
a massive Navy, so the US has deployed the
VAST MAJORITY of its military hardware to
NATO nations- at bases and depots. That way
if we need to fight Russia, Syria, Iran, China, and
whoever, we have gear nearby. So if NATO
nations become hostile and afraid,
they will “take” this hardware.
Most nations will HAPPILY accept 45 billion dollars
worth of 6th-gen aircraft, Abrams Tanks, and
state-of-the-art military hardware and give the
US the finger.
The US can be as mad as it wants, but it just lost
2/3rds of its hardware- it cannot do much but
further threaten and alienate allies.
Here is what is even more mind-numbing.
The reason Greenland is important comes down
to 3 factors
The big thing is control over the North and those
trade routes.
The US currently has control through the UK and
Iceland, THANKS TO NATO. They would leave NATO
over this, meaning the defensive position in the
North would weaken significantly. Seriously, look
at this “region” with NATO nations in blue.
Tell me who has “control.” This is like divorcing
your billionaire husband to become a billionaire
despite iron-clad documents stating you get
only $100,000.
It is nonsense.
Also factor in that the US has military bases in
Greenland already, THANKS TO
NATO.
DO YOU SEE WHY SMART PEOPLE VALUE
NATO?????
Right now, Trump is making a direct military
threat against a NATO member. This has other
NATO members racing to build their own armed
forces to perhaps face the US. Also, we all know
a war with China is likely. Winning that war
comes down to the floating aircraft carrier called
Japan and the strong regional military of South
Korea. Without them, the US has a limited footing,
and these nations may even side with China
(though they will more likely remain neutral).
EDIT/ADDITION
Last thing. US doctrine for the Cold War (and still)
is to pre-deploy forces because the USA is a long
way from Europe. Imagine moving all those tanks,
helicopters, APCs, ammunition, and endless other
items to ports. It took the US 6 months to deploy
a mere portion of its forces from the US to the
Kuwait border before Desert Storm.
The gear is an issue, but we will build more. Also,
our ex-allies in Eastern Europe will need the
extensive hardware we leave behind. The issue
is that we will lose
