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Candace Perry

Have you ever possessed something that held deep significance for you? We all have items that resonate with our emotions, and for me, it’s my mother’s jewelry—a beautiful 14-karat gold necklace and matching earrings. I can still picture how radiant she looked wearing them, and now, after her passing, I wear them with both pride and love. She always expressed her wish for me to keep her jewelry, a way of passing down her cherished possessions to the next generation. She truly cared for that set, ensuring it was cleaned regularly and never worn by anyone else. Even after more than two decades, it remains well kept, reflecting her devotion and care. In a different context, Malachi 3:16-18 highlights God's attentiveness to those who honor Him in a world often devoid of faith. He maintains a "book of remembrance" for them, designating them as His "special possession" on the day of judgment, promising to differentiate between the righteous and the wicked. When God values you, His love becomes apparent; you can trust that He is actively working for your benefit, opening doors and creating opportunities when you least expect them. Recognizing the worth of what you possess is crucial, but it’s equally important not to let those possessions overshadow your relationship with Jesus. The more you appreciate your blessings from the Lord, the more He will bless you in return. This principle extends to our spiritual connection with God; we should hold Him in high esteem and cherish every moment spent in His presence. Therefore, when you come across something you treasure, take a moment to consider whether you are honoring the treasure itself or the source of all creation. Above all, we must prioritize and value our time with the Lord, as our efforts for Him will endure.

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Her father was one of the most powerful men in the world. When Theodore Roosevelt became President in 1901, his seventeen-year-old daughter Alice had already made a decision: she would not be the quiet, decorative First Daughter that Washington expected.v While other young women of her era took careful tea and practiced propriety, Alice climbed onto the White House roof to smoke cigarettes. She tucked a pet garter snake named "Emily Spinach" into her handbag and brought it to formal diplomatic receptions — just to watch people react. She drove her own automobile through Washington at reckless speeds, daring police officers to ticket the President's daughter. They never did. Her father, Teddy Roosevelt — the man who charged San Juan Hill and built the Panama Canal — eventually threw up his hands and admitted to the world: "I can be President of the United States, or I can control Alice. I cannot possibly do both." When she joined a diplomatic tour of Asia at eighteen, Alice jumped fully clothed into a ship's swimming pool on a dare, smoked on deck with foreign dignitaries, and flirted outrageously with a congressman named Nicholas Longworth. The press back home couldn't get enough. "Princess Alice" dominated newspaper front pages from New York to London. She wore a signature shade of blue-gray that Washington society named "Alice Blue" — it inspired a popular song. She said exactly what she thought about every politician in the capital, delivering one-line verdicts that could end careers or make reputations. She called one presidential candidate "the barefoot boy from Wall Street." She said another looked like "the little man on the wedding cake." When asked about Calvin Coolidge's death, she paused thoughtfully and replied: "How could they tell?" Washington roared — and feared her a little more. She married Nicholas Longworth in 1906 in a White House wedding

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If you read the following verses, you will discover that the words spoken by Christ were not his own but rather the words of the Father being spoken through him. John 12:44 Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me. And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me. I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak. Why is this so important to know? Because when you go back and read everything Christ spoke was actually God speaking. When you read John 3:16 and allow the words to be spoken from God it appears differently. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. Now if we write the same verse ask if God was speaking it would be this way. “For I so loved the world, that I gave my only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For I sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. These words would have been what God said. The next time you read the Gospels, replace “I” for the word “God” to hear God’s own words. God gave his own words to Christ, and Christ spoke the words of the Father.

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A highly contagious norovirus outbreak is currently spreading across the United States with wastewater data showing consistently high viral activity in many regions. The Northeast and Midwest are among the most affected areas while clusters have also been reported among hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail in California. Health experts say the virus spreads extremely fast through contaminated food surfaces and close contact especially in crowded places. New mutated strains like GII.4 and GII.17 are circulating which spread more easily due to lower immunity in people. Symptoms include sudden vomiting diarrhea stomach cramps nausea and mild fever and most people recover within 1 to 3 days. However vulnerable groups like children elderly and immunocompromised patients face higher dehydration risks and complications. #Norovirus #HealthAlert #USOutbreak #PublicHealth #fblifestyle Disclaimer: This information is based on public health reports. It is for educational purposes only and not medical advice.

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NASA’s Historic Blueprint: Humanity’s First Permanent City on the Moon Stop scrolling — this is not science fiction. This is the future unfolding right now. NASA has unveiled an ambitious plan to build humanity’s first permanent, large-scale settlement on the Moon. Far beyond small outposts or short visits, the agency is designing a sprawling, sustainable lunar base spanning hundreds of square miles — a true city on another world. The Vision: From Outpost to Lunar Civilization The focus is the Lunar South Pole, a region rich in water ice — the most valuable resource in space. This water can be converted into: Oxygen for breathing Hydrogen for rocket fuel By turning the Moon into a refueling station, NASA is creating a vital stepping stone for deeper space exploration, particularly future missions to Mars. The Technology Powering the Dream Building a city on the Moon requires cutting-edge innovation: MoonFall Drones: Advanced “hopping” drones that will survey terrain, map safe zones, and prepare landing sites. Next-Gen Lunar Terrain Vehicles (LTVs): High-speed, long-range rovers developed with commercial partners like Astrolab and Lunar Outpost, allowing astronauts to explore vast distances. Phased Development: The project is structured in three major stages — establishing reliable access, achieving initial operating capability, and finally creating a fully sustainable, permanent human presence. This isn’t just about planting flags. Through international collaboration and strong commercial partnerships, NASA is laying the foundation for a new lunar economy — one that could transform humanity into a true multi-planetary species. The Moon is no longer just a destination. It is becoming our first home beyond Earth. The Artemis era has officially begun — and the age of lunar cities is closer than you think.

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