The Number 13 Series : November 13

     To many , the number thirteen ( 13 )  has plenty of negative 

connotations , but here , on BIBLE PAGES , we're going to enjoy 

the number thirteen from a better perspective.   👍

    From HISTORY , November 13 certainly has a variety of good and

bad events , but two positive dates include : [ wiki sourced info ]

1956 - SCOTUS declared Alabama's bus segregation to be illegal.

 Racial hatred has no place in a clean heart.

If you are dealing with racial hatred , then please ask God for

forgiveness , and for Him to fill your heart with His love and grace.

He will forgive you and move many mountains for you , and for 

others , too.  God bless you as you pursue a pure heart !

 

 Matthew 7:12
" In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. 

For this is the essence of the Law and the prophets."

Romans 13:8
" Be indebted to no one, except to one another in love, for he who loves 

his neighbor has fulfilled the Law."

Romans 13:10
" Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment 

of the Law. "

1982 - The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated.

To our military personnel and families , our nation owes them 

a debt and full respect , irregardless of one's opinions of  their 

assignments at that time . Our nation tried to save South Vietnam 

from the very anti-freedom ways of Communism ; and even though 

South Vietnam fell to Communist North Vietnam anyway  -  

for numerous reasons - our major objective was noble . 

Those who lost their lives due to that war , they should not be

forgotten , be they civilian or military. And neither should we 

forget the mistakes made during that era that allowed the fall

to happen. Communism is always worthy of our best fight against it !

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Switching over to another topic , each month - and sometimes 

on specific days - there are food themes that have been established .

For the second week of November ( November 13 , 2020 ),

SPLIT PEA SOUP is the theme.  God blessed us with the

very healthful vegetable called the Pea , so if you can find a

way to enjoy peas in your diet , it will be an investment in your health !

 Investigate this informative page from Wikipedia about Peas ,

which includes a nutrition chart , pictures of the peas , flowers 

and even art work ; plus it has some international information related 

to God's produce, also.  Enjoy !

 

                                

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pea

 

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One Day at a Time , this New Year ......... & every year .

Welcome to BIBLE PAGES !  😊
    Today is the next-to-the-last day of 2019 , and many are counting the hours
until the clocks and calendars show that a new year has begun. Whatever your
plans are for the New Year's celebration , or even if you have no plans in
particular , please keep in mind that there is only One God and He created
just one of you , so take good care of you !  :) 
    Typically , New Year's Eve has a bustling of  preparations , but one very
vital issue that must take precedence over all other preps and priorities is 
the topic of safety. Care enough about your well being , and those of 
others ,  to use good judgement at all times . Moderate all of your choices 
so that you and others can enter the new year with wellness . It's worth the
effort !
    Sadly , those who choose to live without good judgment frequently
cause misery for themselves and others.  Each new year , it's the
unfortunate truth that the misuse of firearms and substance abuse are 
too commonly found to be at the center of many mishaps and disasters.
    Some recklessly discharge their firearms for celebratory purposes , 
which is quite dangerous , and it most certainly does cause fatalities.  
Don't end a life with the pull a trigger , whether it is to celebrate a new year ; 
or to purposely end a life due to the frustrations , disappointments or 
hopelessness of this lifetime . 
                              Learn to take it " One day at a time ".
     Another issue regarding safety is drunkenness . Some statistics have 
shown that as much as a 71% increase in DUI incidents occur on 12-31 to 
01-01 , over the average daily rates for the year.  DUI means that a person 
was under the impairing influence of a drug [ legal or illegal ] and/or alcohol. 
These incidents can and should be avoided !  Every year , many lives and 
properties are terribly affected by the poor choices of many who misuse 
various substances . Don't be one of them !
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    Here is a link to a variety of scriptures concerning " Drunkenness " :
                     http://biblehub.net/search.php?q=drunkenness

                     See below for a scripture sample of this topic .
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 👉   Please put safety first , then you and others can enjoy making good  👈
    memories for another year , but without the tragedies and unfortunate 
    losses that come through carelessness . 

                                                                                                                                               
                                                Remember : 
           God carefully created time and you .  Learn to live one day at a 
           time , using good judgement , and enjoying His salvation through His 
           Son - Jesus  .  Then you can meet Him as the Judge of your lifetime , 
           on good terms ; then He will give you a fullness of joy , for all time.  ❤
                                                                                                                                               
* * * Put your cursor on top of any word within verse 13 , you will then be able to see
a mini pop-up that displays the original root word and meanings of the word that your
cursor is touching. Enjoy researching God's Word ! * * *    

                                                                 ROMANS  13
                         👉          https://biblehub.com/romans/13-13.htm           👈

                                                          Put On Christ

…12  " The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds 
of darkness and put on the armor of light. 
    13  Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not 
in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. 
    14  Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for 
the desires of the flesh.…"


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Remember to follow ALL instructions and laws when it comes to celebrating with fireworks. :)

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