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Wyoming’s Deadliest Bugs: Survival Tips for Campers and Tiny Home Dwellers

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Introduction: Wyoming Wilderness—Beautiful, Brutal, and Bug-Infested

Wyoming is a land of vast plains, jagged mountains, and serene forests, and for many, it’s the dream of the outdoors. But let me tell you something straight: this is not just a postcard-perfect place. If you’re camping, hiking, or living in one of those tiny homes tucked into the wild, you are sharing your space with a cast of critters that can seriously ruin your life—sometimes permanently.

As a survival prepper who’s had his fair share of mishaps—yes, including that little incident with my neighbor’s gasoline, which was, admittedly, captured on his Ring camera—I can tell you one thing with certainty: respect Wyoming’s wildlife, especially the creepy-crawly kind, or pay the consequences.

The bugs here are not just annoying. They are dangerous, cunning, and sometimes lethal. Some can kill you within hours if untreated, others can leave you sick or debilitated for weeks. And unlike in big cities, emergency services might be miles away, and the cell service? Hit-or-miss.

This guide is not for the faint of heart. I’ll break down the most dangerous bugs you’ll encounter in Wyoming, explain how to protect yourself while camping or living in a tiny home, and give you a survival prepper’s approach to staying alive when Mother Nature decides to bite back.

Wyoming’s Most Dangerous Bugs: Nature’s Tiny Killers

Wyoming might look peaceful, but lurking in the grass, forests, and even your cabin are some of the deadliest bugs you’ll ever encounter. I’ve categorized them by type, lethality, and likelihood of encountering them.

1. The Western Black Widow Spider

The Western Black Widow (Latrodectus hesperus) is famous for its venomous bite, which can cause severe pain, muscle cramps, and in rare cases, death—especially in children or those with compromised immune systems.

  • Appearance: Shiny black body with a distinctive red hourglass under its abdomen.
  • Habitat: Dark, undisturbed areas like woodpiles, sheds, garages, and sometimes corners of tiny homes.
  • Risk: Bites are rare but highly painful. In some cases, bites can require hospitalization.

Prepper Advice: Always inspect firewood before bringing it inside. Keep your tiny home clutter-free, and wear gloves when reaching into dark corners or under furniture.

2. Brown Recluse Spider

Wyoming has a growing population of brown recluse spiders. Their bites may start as small, painless punctures but can develop into necrotic wounds that eat away at tissue over days.

  • Appearance: Light to medium brown, violin-shaped marking on the back.
  • Habitat: Dark, dry areas—closets, attics, storage boxes.
  • Risk: Moderate to high. Secondary infections can make bites life-threatening.

Prepper Advice: Shake out clothing, shoes, and bedding before use. In tiny homes, seal cracks and gaps where spiders can enter.

3. Blacklegged (Deer) Tick

Deer ticks are Wyoming’s primary vector for Lyme disease. A single tick bite can leave you bedridden for weeks, sometimes months, with fatigue, joint pain, and neurological issues.

  • Appearance: Tiny, reddish-brown, almost invisible until fully engorged.
  • Habitat: Grasslands, shrubs, forest edges.
  • Risk: High if unprotected during hiking or camping.
  • Dangerous Twist: Ticks can also carry anaplasmosis and babesiosis, deadly if untreated.

Prepper Advice: Use insect repellents with DEET or picaridin, wear long sleeves and pants tucked into socks while hiking, and check your body carefully after being outdoors.

4. Wyoming Centipedes (Scolopendra spp.)

These are not your garden-variety centipedes. Wyoming’s larger species can deliver venomous bites that are extremely painful, causing swelling, nausea, and in rare cases, systemic reactions.

  • Appearance: Large, segmented body with long antennae and venomous fangs.
  • Habitat: Under logs, rocks, and debris near homes or cabins.
  • Risk: Moderate but painful. In small children or elderly adults, bites can be dangerous.

Prepper Advice: Always wear gloves when moving logs or debris. Keep tiny homes sealed and free of clutter where centipedes can hide.

5. Mosquitoes – The Silent Killers

Mosquitoes may seem like a minor nuisance, but Wyoming is home to species that can carry West Nile Virus and other arboviruses. While fatalities are rare, infection can leave you severely ill.

  • Appearance: Small, fuzzy, often unnoticeable until biting.
  • Habitat: Standing water, damp soil, marshes.
  • Risk: Moderate but widespread.

Prepper Advice: Mosquito nets over sleeping areas, long sleeves, and repellents are essential for camping and tiny home patios. Don’t let a small bug make your life miserable.

6. Scorpions (Northern Scorpion)

Yes, scorpions exist in Wyoming, though not in massive numbers. Their sting can cause severe pain, numbness, and in rare cases, allergic reactions.

  • Appearance: Small to medium, brownish, curved tail with stinger.
  • Habitat: Rocky areas, under debris, and occasionally tiny home foundations.
  • Risk: Low but not zero. The prepper’s motto: never underestimate the sting.

Prepper Advice: Shake out bedding and clothing, and wear boots outside at night. Always check shoes before putting them on.

7. Poisonous Caterpillars

Wyoming has several species with urticating hairs, such as the Lonomia caterpillar, which can cause severe allergic reactions and internal bleeding in extreme cases.

  • Appearance: Small, fuzzy, or spiny larvae, often on shrubs or trees.
  • Habitat: Trees, bushes, and vegetation near campsites.
  • Risk: Low but significant if touched.

Prepper Advice: Avoid touching unknown caterpillars. Use gloves when handling firewood or pruning shrubs around your tiny home.

8. Fleas

Fleas are not usually fatal, but they can transmit tularemia, a rare but potentially deadly disease. Flea infestations can also exacerbate allergies and secondary infections.

  • Appearance: Tiny, wingless, dark brown insects.
  • Habitat: Grasslands, forests, or homes with pets.
  • Risk: Moderate; infestations can quickly spiral out of control.

Prepper Advice: Treat pets, keep floors clean, and avoid sleeping near areas where wildlife frequents. Tiny homes with high rodent activity are especially vulnerable.

9. Kissing Bugs (Triatomines)

While rare in Wyoming, these insects carry Chagas disease, which can be fatal if untreated. They bite humans at night and feed near the mouth or eyes.

  • Appearance: Dark, flat bugs with long legs and a conical head.
  • Habitat: Cracks in walls, attics, and under rocks.
  • Risk: Low but serious.

Prepper Advice: Seal tiny home cracks, use window screens, and inspect bedding after camping outdoors.

What to Wear While Camping and Living in a Tiny Home

Surviving Wyoming’s bug population requires more than luck—it demands smart clothing and gear.

1. Long Sleeves and Pants

This is the first line of defense. Even light fabric protects against ticks, mosquitoes, and spider bites. If camping, tuck pants into socks and wear gloves when handling wood or vegetation.

2. Bug Repellent

  • DEET or picaridin sprays for exposed skin.
  • Permethrin-treated clothing for long-term protection.
  • Mosquito nets for sleeping areas, especially in tents or tiny home porches.

3. Sturdy Boots

  • Protect your feet from centipedes, scorpions, and snakes.
  • Inspect shoes before wearing—they are hiding spots for spiders.

4. Gloves

Always carry durable gloves when handling wood, shrubs, or trash. Many serious bites happen because someone underestimated a tiny, venomous bug hiding in clutter.

5. Hats and Neck Protection

Some insects, like mosquitoes and ticks, are drawn to warm areas. Wearing a hat and scarf can reduce bites on your head and neck.

Tiny Home Bug Hazards

Living in a tiny home doesn’t mean you’re safe. In fact, small spaces can magnify infestations because bugs have less territory to hide in and can infest quickly.

1. Entry Points

  • Cracks around doors and windows
  • Vents and tiny gaps in foundation
  • Holes in screens

Prepper Tip: Seal everything. Use weather stripping, caulking, and fine mesh screens.

2. Food Storage

Bugs are attracted to food. Keep all food airtight, and never leave crumbs or leftovers exposed.

3. Moisture Control

Many dangerous insects thrive in damp areas. Tiny homes with leaks or high humidity are bug magnets. Fix leaks, ventilate, and use dehumidifiers when possible.

4. Rodents and Wildlife

Rodents can carry fleas and ticks. Keep tiny homes secure from wildlife intrusion—mesh vents, solid doors, and traps where legal.

Emergency Protocols: If You Get Bitten

Despite precautions, bites can happen. Here’s the survival prepper approach:

  1. Identify the bug if possible (take a photo without touching).
  2. Clean the area with soap and water.
  3. Apply cold compresses to reduce swelling.
  4. Monitor for severe symptoms: difficulty breathing, dizziness, spreading redness, or necrosis.
  5. Seek medical attention immediately for bites from black widows, brown recluses, ticks showing bullseye rashes, or unexplained allergic reactions.

Pro Tip: Always carry a basic survival medical kit with antihistamines, antiseptics, and a tick removal tool.

A Wyoming Survival Prepper’s Final Thoughts

Living or camping in Wyoming isn’t just about enjoying nature—it’s about respecting the unseen dangers that lurk in the shadows. Bugs are not just pests—they are small predators with the power to ruin your day, or your life.

As a prepper, the goal is simple: avoid unnecessary risk, prepare for the worst, and stay vigilant. Gear up properly, inspect your tiny home daily, and maintain a survival mindset. And remember—if you ever find yourself caught on your neighbor’s Ring camera stealing gas, well… at least you’ll have your bug survival skills to fall back on. Yowsers indeed.

Wyoming is beautiful, wild, and deadly—but with preparation, you can thrive. Respect the bugs, protect yourself, and live to see another sunrise in the rugged heart of the American West.

Why Women Belong in the Kitchen: Preparing for Collapse with Biblical Order in Mind

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The wind came in sharp tonight. You can smell the dirt in it — like the ground itself knows something’s coming.

I sat outside on the porch after chopping a half-cord of wood, rifle across my lap, and I just kept thinking: If it all goes down tomorrow — grid off, shelves empty, lines drawn — will I be ready? Will we be ready?

The answer’s yes — because I’ve made it my job to be.

That’s the thing nobody wants to talk about anymore: men have a job. We were built for this. To carry weight. To sweat. To bleed first. God wired us to lead, protect, and yes — provide. Not just in the good times, but when it all falls apart.

And I don’t care how unpopular it sounds now — women weren’t built for this fight the same way we were. That’s not a dig. It’s the truth. And if you’re a man who’s worth his salt, you know it too.

I don’t expect my wife to be on the roof patching leaks during a blizzard or hauling water barrels through knee-deep mud. I don’t ask her to clean a deer carcass or load security rounds unless I’m down for the count. That’s on me.

But she’s got her place too — and it’s just as important, if not more. She keeps the heart of the home beating when I’m out keeping wolves off the gate — literal and otherwise.

She’s in the kitchen, yes — and thank God she is. That place is her battlefield. She stretches what we’ve got, makes comfort from scratch, teaches the kids how to pray and read and stay grounded. While I fortify the perimeter, she fortifies the spirit of this house.

“The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.”
— Proverbs 14:1

She’s no fool. She’s not fragile. She’s fierce in the way only a God-fearing woman can be — rooted, steady, fierce in prayer, and wise with what little we may have.

But I’ll say it bluntly: the home falls apart when men don’t lead. When men sit back, soften up, and hand off the mantle God gave them. You see it in the world right now — broken families, soft hands, empty spines.

I didn’t marry her to compete with her. I married her to lead her. And she followed me not because she’s weak, but because she trusts me to carry the load. She trusts me to keep her and the kids safe, fed, and covered — spiritually and physically.

“The man is the head of the woman, as Christ is the head of the church.”
— Ephesians 5:23

That’s not some power grab. That’s responsibility. That’s weight. That’s dying to yourself daily so that those under your roof can live a little lighter.

So yeah, I expect her to be in the kitchen. Not barefoot, not chained, not voiceless — but working that space like a queen in a war tent. And I’ll be outside, boots in mud, blood in the dirt if need be, doing what I was made to do.

I don’t apologize for order. I don’t apologize for hierarchy. God doesn’t. And when the power’s out, and the trucks stop running, and everything modern folks lean on turns to ash, you’ll be glad some men never bowed to the culture.

Tonight I read from Psalm 144 again:

“Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle.”
— Psalm 144:1

That’s the verse I pray over myself. Over my sons. And yes, over this land.

I train not because I want to fight, but because I will if I have to. For her. For them. For truth. And because God made me to hold that line.

The world can keep trying to blur the lines between man and woman, strength and softness, leadership and laziness. I won’t.

If they want to mock a man who expects his woman to cook while he guards the gate, let them. Because when it all burns, they’ll be the ones looking for a man like me.

And maybe if they’re lucky, a woman like mine will feed them while I keep the perimeter clear.

Lord,
Thank You for giving men a purpose. Thank You for giving us weight to carry and shoulders to bear it. Forgive the passivity of our generation. Raise up men who lead without apology and women who stand with them in strength and grace.
Make me sharper, stronger, and more steady as the days grow darker. Let me never hand off the role You gave me.
In Your name,
Amen.

Christians Should be Worried about the Upcoming AI invasion

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If you’re a Christian that’s living in the United States of America,
Then please know that I am writing this survival prepper article
For you, and all of those that you love, because what I’m about to
Tell you below, may change the way you think about technology and
religion!

What the heck am I saying?

Here I go…

There’s a quiet revolution happening.

One that might be as silent and sneaky as mercury in our waters.

It’s the invasion of Artificial Intelligence, or AI, in our workplaces.

I remember a time when jobs were straightforward.

You’d become trained in one skill, found employment, and if you were good, you’d retire with a golden watch.

But the landscape’s shifting, folks, and it’s shifting faster than ever before.

In just Richmond alone, over 75,000 jobs are at risk.

Jobs with real people. And real families.

AI is quickly taking over tasks once performed by good men. For many, this means the looming risk of job displacement.

But if there’s anything I’ve come to appreciate in recent years, it’s the power of pushing back.

No matter how difficult things may seem, there’s always a way to stand our ground.

So what can we do to push back against AI?

Well, there are two routes we can take.

First and foremost, just as we stockpile essentials for emergencies, it’s essential to have a savings buffer.

Ensure you have enough to cover your basic needs, including food and water, for a while. Just in case your job ever becomes obsolete.

It’s not about surrendering, it’s about being ready for anything.

And then there’s the long-term answer.

There are jobs and tasks that AI can’t perform.

And let me tell ya, if you want to ensure you’re not left in the AI dust, diversify your skill set.

Immerse yourself in learning opportunities outside your primary field.

Join workshops, read widely, and learn different skills. Make yourself irreplaceable by being adaptable.

Remember, folks, in the same way we prep for natural emergencies or any other unexpected event, we should be prepping for the changing landscape of work.

The world doesn’t cease spinning, and neither should our desire to learn and adapt.

Don’t let the AI wave take you by surprise.

Prepare, adapt, and diversify.

Because when the employment landscape shifts dramatically, it’ll be the ones who walk away from the herd who thrive.

So stay vigilant – and ready to respond to different challenges.

Proof we’ve pushed God too far

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I’ve always feared this day will come.

If you’ve been following me for a while, you probably know I am a very religious man.

I went to a Catholic school.

I follow God’s Will.

And I had my own chat with God on a mountain in Afghanistan.

However, I have found evidence that we’ve pushed Him too far.

And despite His eternal love, there are many signs in the Sacred Texts that indicate that the end of times might be nearing.

They are so many, (and so obvious) that I can’t list every single one of them in this survival prepper’s video that I recorded for you to watch.

I talk about them in excruciating detail in this video.

If you take one good around, it’s easy to tell why God is mad at us.

We have elected leaders who spread hate and separation amongst people

Homosexuality is seen as “normal” nowadays

And it seems the one thing that most people care about is how many followers they have on social media.

This is nothing like God’s intended path.

Every sign points in a single direction.

That the world is in for a massive shakedown.

The question is, what can we do about it?

Well, folks, the answer is simple. We live as good men.

It might sound obvious, or cliché, but this is what the world needs these days.

And it’s what everyone seems to have forgotten.

As it’s stated in the Christian Bible, every man has a duty to care for his and his family’s future.

Remember the old values? Stick to them. Raise your kids with them. These values allowed us to live for so many years.

Nowadays, a lot of folks are becoming swayed by the latest trends and forgetting what’s truly important. It’s on us to remind them.

Speak up. If something doesn’t sit right with you, say it. Don’t let the world bully you into submission.

Lead your community and show the people around you what is right from wrong.

As wise people say, there’s strength in numbers.

I know survival crisis times are tough, but we’re tougher when we plan a detailed survival situation for our loved ones.

Let’s look back at these important Christian survival prepper skills everyone should have.

9 Bible Verses About Survival Preparedness

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Living in today’s world, we depend on technology for just about everything. It has become so advanced that I find myself leaving the house without my wallet from time to time. Almost every business has an app that links your credit card, and if that’s unavailable, at minimum, they accept apple pay.
While modern technology has been a lifesaver for most, it’s taken away the desire to learn or understand the importance of basic survival skills that will keep you alive and thriving.

Unfortunately, in today’s world many wait for the last minute possible to prepare and often find themselves a little too late. I’m sure everyone remembers the toilet paper shortage a couple of years ago. well, that was on a much, much smaller scale.

Let’s say there’s a short-term disaster and the grocery stores are not accessible for a couple of weeks. If you look in your pantry, is there enough for you are your family to live hold out?
Jesus understood what the end time would be like, he gave us instruction on how to overcome it and how not to be drawn to distractions.

The principles of preparedness are found throughout the Bible with several passages devoted to being prepared, such as:

Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour. –Matthew 25:13.

You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone.
-James 2:24


In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed
-Corinthians 15:52, King James Version

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
-Philippians 4:13

When evening had already come, because it was the preparation day, that is, the day before the Sabbath.
-Mark 15:42

Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction.
-2 Timothy 4:2

My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me.
-Hosea 4:6

And all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was slain. -Revelation 13:8

Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. -1 Peter 1:13

I wanted to share this because when it comes to preparedness and survival, I think salvation is the most important survival topic we can talk about. In the end, if Christians are right, it’s the only way one can ensure their ultimate survival.
We look to the future but are only guaranteed the present. Are we living by what we believe? Are we truly living by faith?

More Articles Christians May Find Interesting…

Shocking Truth About NASA Rapture Warning

While the media is busy talking about restrictions and censorship, there’s one story that’s unfolding that no news station is covering.

Yet it could have a direct impact on your life and the lives of your loved ones.

According to a recently declassified document from the U.S. Senate, a monumental end-day threat is about to come crashing down on America.

I’m not talking about a stock market crash or more mandates. 

This is something far more destructive.

It could completely cripple our country, sending us back to square one.

And the ripple effect could last for months or even years, according to top-ranking military officials and U.S. senators.

Thankfully, there is a way to prepare.

This brief video exposes what our current administration is doing to protect their own families.

Church Sparks Controversy After Holding ‘Inclusive’ Joint Birthday Celebration for Jesus, Muhammad

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A Church of England church in London has been criticized after holding a joint birthday celebration for Jesus and Muhammad in an effort to be “inclusive.”

The “Milad, Advent and Christmas Celebration” took place on Sunday at All Saints Church in Kingston upon Thames earlier this month, according to Premier.

An Islamic prayer was recited and a birthday cake was cut during the hour-long celebration, which was advertised as an event “marking the birthday of Prophet Mohammed and looking forward to the birthday of Jesus.”

The church organized the event alongside the Kingston Inter-Faith Forum and the South London Inter-Faith Group, notes the outlet.

Prominent Christian blogger Archbishop Cranmer criticized the church for “rejoicing in both, eulogizing both, solemnizing both, glorifying both, honoring both” and questioned this “sensitively missional” approach, saying that exalting Muhammad in churches suggests that Muhammad is greater than Jesus.

“Every time a church accords Muhammad the epithet ‘Prophet’, they are rejecting the crucifixion, denying the resurrection of Christ, and refuting that the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us, for Muhammad denied all of these foundational tenets of the Christian faith.”

However, a spokesperson for the Diocese of Southwark defended the event, saying it “enabled Christians, Muslims and others to meet together in order to promote better understanding, conversation, and relationships.

“It was not a service and the event broke no Canon law.”

Earlier this year, a passage from the Koran denying that Jesus is the Son of God was read during a service at St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Glasgow, prompting one of the queen’s chaplains, Rev. Gavin Ashenden, to step down from his position.

“Because I think it a higher and more compelling duty to speak out on behalf of the faith, than to retain a public honor which precludes me doing so at this time, I resigned my post,” he explained at the time.

Ashenden felt compelled to speak out against the Quran reading, which he considered to be “a fairly serious error.”

“To have a reading from the Koran at that point was a fairly serious error for the Christian worshipping community, but to choose the reading they chose doubled the error,” he told BBC Radio 4 in an interview. “Of all passages you might have read likely to cause offence, that was one of the most problematic.”

In a letter he wrote for The Times, he also demanded that the church apologize to Christians who are enduring intense persecution from Muslims.

“The problem with what happened in Glasgow was that although it was presented as a way of building bridges and a way of educating people it was done badly in the wrong way in the wrong place in the wrong context.,” he said. “It should not happen in the holy Eucharist and particularly a Eucharist whose main intention is to celebrate Christ the word made flesh come into the world.”

Source:
https://www.gospelherald.com/articles/71703/20171208/church-sparks-controversy-holding-inclusive-joint-birthday-celebration-jesus-muhammad.htm

Toronto Raptors’ Jeremy Lin Reflects on Importance of Prayer Amid NBA Playoffs

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Toronto Raptors point guard Jeremy Lin has reflected on power and importance of prayer, explaining that prayer “acknowledges that He is God and we are not,” “brings necessary humble surrender into our lives,” and “intimacy in our relationship with God.”

In a recent email sent to his prayer group, the 30-year-old athlete said he wanted share “something that’s been on my heart.”

“The one thing I’ve been reminded of recently is that prayer is more for us than for God,” he said. “God’s all-powerful and doesn’t ‘need’ our prayers, but He really appreciates when we pray.”

Lin admitted that after he prays, he sometimes feels like he’s done God and others a favor by praying. But in reality, prayer affects the individual more than it impacts God.

“It acknowledges that He is God and we are not, it brings necessary humble surrender into our lives and it simply brings intimacy in our relationship with God,” Lin said, adding: “For real that’s a trip if you really think about it — we can communicate with the creator of this universe whenever we want!”

“At the end of the day, God wants loving relationship and prayer fosters that! Reminding myself that prayer is for me and not for God has given me a different perspective,” he shared.

The former Brooklyn Net quoted an anonymous person who once told him, “I don’t have a specific answer to my prayers, but I have noticed God answering me in a different way I expected; He’s promoting change in me. And maybe that’s the greater miracle in praying, God might not only shift our circumstances, but also shift ourselves, our perspective, and our heart.”

“Very well-said,” the NBA star added. “Hope that encourages you and I to continue being faithful in prayer.”

Previously, Lin challenged fellow Christians to commit to praying daily until the end of the NBA playoffs.

“I’ve been heavily challenged personally to pray more often and more boldly. So that’s why I decided to start a prayer movement with whoever will pray alongside me during the 2019 NBA Playoffs.”

Lin acknowledged that most people are probably thinking, “Jeremy just wants us all to pray that the Raptors win a championship.”

“Yes and no,” he admitted. “Yes because my selfish flesh really really really wants that. But no because recently I’ve been learning to put God’s kingdom above mine. In fact, as a follower of Him, I should be fully devoted to building God’s kingdom.”

“In all honesty, I don’t know if I’ll even play, how much I’ll play, how many games we will win or how far we will go,” he continued. “But I will fight to be a faithful steward with whatever God gives me – and right now, that’s my heart to pray and for the 11,191 (and counting) prayer warriors that I can encourage to pray with me.”

In 2014, Lin introduced the prayer group to fans which sends an email of prayers to those who subscribe on his website. In a later interview with the Los Angeles Times, Lin said his spiritual life is a big part of his game, though he had to learn to surrender everything to God in order to find peace on the court.

“When I was a rookie, I put myself through mental torment,” he admitted. “I can’t do that anymore. So now I’m just growing more as a person spiritually and just learning to surrender it all. It gives me a lot of peace, man.”

Source:
https://www.gospelherald.com/articles/71981/20190516/toronto-raptors-jeremy-lin-reflects-importance-prayer-amid-nba-playoffs.htm

Is it a SIN for Christians to have sex on Sunday (within Marriage)?

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“Would it be wrong for a Christian married couple to engage in sex on the Lord’s Day?”

This topic was raised at a bible study last week. They weren’t addressing this specifically, but I decided to see what the internet had to say. A participant raised an issue: “I am struggling with a sin,” he confessed. “I am tempted to have sex with my wife on the Lord’s Day.” Another member said “I feel guilty going to church after having sex, so is having sex before going to church godly or ungodly?”.

The topic is not uncommon, and it raises a diversity of opinions, although little has been published. The word sex is not found in the Bible. The numerous mentions of the word in society, and the world’s tendency to sneer, have given the word a certain amount of notoriety. But God never intended it to be a dirty word.

What does the Bible say on the subject? First, although our title says “Sunday” I thought if anyone has an opinion on this, the Seventh Day Adventists may be more schooled than most in the area of “Sabbath” and found this article:

…There are a couple of schools of thought:

(1) Yes it is a sin.
The leading argument against engaging in sex on Sabbath is based on Isaiah 58:13: “If thou turn away thy foot from the Sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day” (KJV). Since sex is pleasurable, scriptural injunction against engaging in intercourse on Sabbath is seen as obvious.3

Another significant argument against sex on Sabbath is that it is distracting. For this reason, some ministers boast that they sleep in separate beds from their spouse on Friday nights.

Another is that the Bible also says in Exodus 20:8 “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.”

(2) No it’s not a sin.
Social Psychologist and Seventh-day Adventist Preacher Philip C. Willis gives us the answer in detail. Willis say’s:

It would appear that somebody is misapplying Isaiah 58:13 & 14. They take one text and forget Mark 2:28.

Why?

Philip C. Willis then say’s:

The Sabbath was made for man and not man for the Sabbath!

Now get this. Who made sex? God made male and female and then he told them Be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth. And on which day did he say this on. At the end of the sixth day and the sixth day is what day? Friday!

So they went into the Sabbath on their honeymoon! And the Bible says they were naked and they were not ashamed. Shame only came with sin. You forget that God made sex for you to enjoy.

You need to understand what God did when he gave us the Sabbath. You need to understand because some of us haven’t learned it yet and we have people who’ve been around for a long time and they don’t know what it is to really enjoy the Sabbath like God wants us to enjoy it.

God says I want your undivided attention so since you’re meeting the king of the universe I want you prepared an hour before sundown. I want all your work done. House cleaning put aside. I want to meet with you. Everybody’s ready to welcome in the Sabbath. You’re there with your Bible and your worship book and the children are singing and everybody’s happy and your wife is looking good and the husband is alert.

The supporters of this view contend that both the Sabbath and Marriage were instituted by God and as such sex is definitely sacred, especially since God only sanctioned sex in the institution of marriage. They further argue that since Adam and Eve were married on the sixth day, God would not require them to wait a whole day before consummating their marriage. A whole book (the Song of Solomon) celebrates the sensuality of erotic love. He understands how it works and knows exactly what it’s good for. He tells us how to use it—and how not to.

Next stop — and the internet is filled with arguments against whether or not it is appropriate to have sex during Lent? However, there was a longer answer on whether a couple could have sex during days of fasting:

“…I think we often fail to focus on the one time it is permissible to mutually decide not to have sex: When you have decided to devote yourself to prayer and fasting, for a time, you MAY decide, mutually, to also refrain from sex. To deprive each other, again, mutually. This doesn’t mean you can say to your spouse “well, I’m praying and fasting, so no sex”.

So, if you cannot unilaterally decide that you cannot deprive your spouse of sex, but you may unilaterally decide that you, yourself, are going to pray and fast, then by simple logic, it must be that a couple can pray and fast, and still have sex. So, should Christians have sex while fasting? It’s up to you, together. No one gets veto rights. You have to both agree to not have sex, or else it’s back to business as God intended: frequent and awesome.

But, I want to bring up another point: I think there is a reason why this is the only acceptable time to decide, together, not to have sex. I’ve done some fasting in the past. I once did a 16-day water fast (nothing but water). The most startling thing I noticed: I had absolutely no sex drive half way through it. Seriously, it was gone. I was shocked. I’ve never not had a strong sex drive, for as long as I could remember. In fact, I wrote about it in this post. I think Paul must have known about this. Why else say that every other time that you deprive each other, you are leaving them open to temptation, but during prayer AND fasting, it’s okay? From my perspective, it’s obvious: you’re not as tempted when fasting because your body goes into survival mode. It’s not interested in sex, it’s more interested in surviving until the next day.”

So, in the end, I think you have to decide as a couple. If you are praying AND fasting, have the conversation about what to do with sex.

The article linked in the above excerpt is from Ministry Magazine and offers a lengthy, historical discussion on this topic:

The next stop was a Jewish perspective, sourced at Yahoo Forums:

There is no textual evidence to indicate that sex was forbidden on the Sabbath or the Day of Atonement. Rene Gehring argues that in the Hebrew Bible, sexual intercourse within marriage is not ritually defiling at all.

In Jewish law, sex is not considered shameful, sinful or obscene. Sex is not thought of as a necessary evil for the sole purpose of procreation. Although sexual desire comes from the yetzer ra (the evil impulse), it is no more evil than hunger or thirst, which also come from the yetzer ra. Like hunger, thirst or other basic instincts, sexual desire must be controlled and channeled, satisfied at the proper time, place and manner. But when sexual desire is satisfied between a husband and wife at the proper time, out of mutual love and desire, sex is a mitzvah.

Sex is permissible only within the context of a marriage. In Judaism, sex is not merely a way of experiencing physical pleasure. It is an act of immense significance, which requires commitment and responsibility. The requirement of marriage before sex ensures that sense of commitment and responsibility. Jewish law also forbids sexual contact short of intercourse outside of the context of marriage, recognizing that such contact will inevitably lead to intercourse.

The primary purpose of sex is to reinforce the loving marital bond between husband and wife. The first and foremost purpose of marriage is companionship, and sexual relations play an important role. Procreation is also a reason for sex, but it is not the only reason. Sex between husband and wife is permitted (even recommended) at times when conception is impossible, such as when the woman is pregnant, after menopause, or when the woman is using a permissible form of contraception.

Probably the most interesting answer came from Nigeria. I’ll include the question from a pastor’s wife (implied) and the answer that was given:

Dear Praise,
What is your take on a couple having sex before going to church. For instance, I discover my hubby doesn’t like having sex any time we have to go to church or the Saturday before Sunday because he feels it would reduce his anointing. I am not finding this funny at all and it is beginning to look as if I am sent to destroy his ministry by trying to have sex with him. Please what is your take on this matter sir?

Sesi A – Ghana

Dear Sesi,
Thanks for your question and the trust you have in us at TheCable to be able to do justice to this issue. I wouldn’t know the paradigm your man is operating with but I have met a number of people with the same beliefs. It is quite common among some religious leaders and it could have been part of the ministerial ethics that they were taught from the Bible school or it could have been borne out of personal revelation.

As a professional counsellor, there is no justification for a spouse’s inability to have sex with his wife except the two of them have come to an agreement to abstain for some time. I am not also sure I have read any passage of the Bible to back up his action.

Having said that, however, I would also want to believe he must have his reasons and since he is a minister as explained by you my humble suggestion is for you to allow him be. If he claims sex before ministration negatively affects his performance on the pulpit would you rather insist he engages in sex and performs poorly?

People are doing the best they can with what they know and until he catches a new revelation you may not be able to change the present one. I’d worry if you had said he starves you of sex but it is looking like the only time he is asking for space is before his spiritual exercise and I’d advice you let him be as long as he is willing to adequately service you after his ministration.

There are several religious taboos that people have and I have learnt to respect people’s choices and decisions because I am not in their shoes and couldn’t have known the motive and the revelation behind some of these decisions. I know pastors who never talk to anyone before they preach because they believe talking drains the anointing. So let’s learn to respect other people’s model of the world so that we can all experience peace. If you can discuss it once again with him to know if there are other reasons behind his abstinence from sex before preaching but should he insist it is a personal revelation I would advise you allow peace reign.
God bless and do let us know about your progress.

I tried to get a Catholic perspective and apparently the sex before going to church is a theme in some marriages.

Interestingly a recent survey conducted in the UK asked 2,000 adults when they were most likely to get busy. Their results, reported by the Daily Mail, suggest that the most popular time to get down and have sex is 9am on a Sunday morning, which gives a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘easy like Sunday morning’!

Concluding observations:

The topic of sex on Sabbath is a deeply personal decision that should be prayerfully discussed between a husband and wife. But a general answer to this question would be, yes. It is fine to have sex on the Lords Day (within Marriage). It only becomes sin if it is out of wedlock or before marriage. The very fact that God created humanity as “male and female” reveals that we are created as sexual beings. And God’s command to “be fruitful and multiply” cannot be fulfilled without sex (Genesis 1:28). Sex is a God-given mandate, so there is no way that sex is a sin if done with one’s lifelong marriage partner of the opposite sex. The Song of Solomon follows a loving relationship between a husband and his wife through the betrothal period, wedding night, and beyond. The description of the husband and wife’s pleasure in chapter 4 is discreet yet unmistakable in its meaning. That description is followed in 5:3 with God’s approval: “Eat, friends, and drink; drink your fill of love.”

Why marriage? Isn’t a really committed relationship close enough? Nope. According to the Bible, only the commitment a man and a woman make in the ceremony of marriage counts. Marriage is the only place to experience truly committed love, love that echoes our relationship with God.

That’s the ideal, the dream, as the Bible sees it: total nakedness, total unity, total love, total sexual satisfaction within marriage. Plenty of marital problems parade the pages of Scripture—God is no fool. But the ideal stands above the failures.

Source:
https://godinterest.com

Did You Hear About The New Commandment?

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Did You Hear About The New Commandment?

In John 13:34, Jesus said, “A new command I give you: Love one another.” What did He mean by that? Surely even back then, loving others was not something new. People need not learn that they were to love others. To love is natural in us. Nobody needs to command us to love. We grow up loving on our own volition. We begin to love our parents. We begin to love and prefer certain types of food more than others. We begin to love and give our attention to other people, more with some than others.

People grow up “picking up” on how to love from other people. We see how our parents love and soon after we may love just like them. We see how our friends love and how our favorite celebrity idols love. We see love depicted in movies we like. Love is modeled all around us and from this exposure, we develop our own mindset and process of loving.

So what did Christ meant when He said He was giving us a new command, which is, to love others? The verse gives clarity in the end. It says, “…As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” From John 13, Christ’s desire was for us to love not the way we want to, not the way we prefer to, not the way the world loves, but the way He does. Christ was specific in the kind of love He wanted. He identified it as “Agape”. This Greek word points to “divine love”. It is divine because it is God’s kind of love. And God does not love the way we prefer to love.

God’s love is a choice love.
It is not a consequential love. It is not an impulsive love. It is committed. It is loyal. It is steady. It’s not common to see young lovers turning into old lovers of each other, holding the same intensity and vibrancy of affection and commitment. And when we chance upon old couples in their 70’s to 90’s, we feel good and uplifted inside for in that moment, we get a glimpse of God’s love.

God’s love is a proactive love.
It is not a reactionary love wherein He loves us only when we are this way or that. He loves first and He loves us whether we are and whether we are not. It is not a conditional love. He loves us when we perform to expectations and He loves us in the midst of our failings. God loves whatever the situation, whatever the season.

God’s love is an action love.
Agape love is an action love. It acts and it acts independently. It doesn’t grow tired of loving because love powers its very self. God loves us when we are bearing fruit and God loves us when we are barren. God needs no reason to start loving and needs no reason to keep loving. God loves and He loves continually because God is love. God can never be without love.

God’s love is all-inclusive.
God loves all. He has enough love for all and He is able to show the same intensity on all. And that is how He loves. He doesn’t exclude others and He doesn’t prefer one over the other. For parents to love this way is a divine enabling. It is common for parents and grandparents to have favorites among the children and grandchildren. If a child is secure and can understand, it is not detrimental to growth. However, a delicate child will suffer harm from growing up in a partial environment. The home is to be a place of absolute acceptance. The home is to be a place of utmost security. And if a child can’t feel accepted and secure at home, he may think he can never find acceptance and security elsewhere.

There are so many more we can notice about God’s love. But with what we know now, may we be encouraged and inspired to begin obeying the New Commandment to start Agape loving the people around us today.

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Netflix and Christian

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Netflix For Christians

Get your Netflix and Christian on!

Below are 24 movies that you can watch right now on Netflix with your loved ones, or even by yourself.

The Case for Christ

Starring:
Mike Vogel, Erika Christensen, Faye Dunaway

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A Question of Faith

Starring:
Richard T. Jones, Kim Fields, C. Thomas Howell

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A.D.

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Believe

Starring:
Ryan O’Quinn, Shawnee Smith, Danielle Nicolet

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An Interview with God

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Hoovey

Starring:
Cody Linley, Patrick Warburton, Lauren Holly

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God Bless the Broken Road

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Nothing To Lose

Starring in this movie:
Petrônio Gontijo, Day Mesquita, Beth Goulart

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Christian Mingle

This movie is also on Amazon Prime.

Actors: Lacey Chabert, Jonathan Patrick Moore, Saidah Arrika Ekulona
Released: 2015
Directed by: Corbin Bernsen

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My Daddy is in Heaven

Cast:

Jenn Gotzon Chandler, Corbin Bernsen, Lorenzo Lamas

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God’s Not Dead

After a fire breaks out at his church, a pastor faces a legal battle against university leaders who wish to push the congregation off the campus.

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In-Lawfully Yours

Starring in this cast are:
Chelsey Crisp, Joe Williamson, Marilu Henner

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I’m in Love with a Church Girl

I’m in Love with a Church Girl is a 2013 Christian drama film, directed by Steve Race. It stars Jeff ‘Ja Rule’ Atkins, Adrienne Bailon, Stephen Baldwin, Vincent Pastore, Toby Mac, T-Bone and Michael Madsen. The film was released in theaters on October 18, 2013. Reviews from mainstream media were negative while the response from Christian media was more positive.
Actors: Ja Rule, Michael Madsen, Stephen Baldwin +more
Released: 2013
Directed by: Steve Race

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The Gospel of Luke

Actors: Selva Rasalingam, Karima Gouit, Mourad Zaoui
Directed by: David Batty

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Same Kind of Different as Me

Same Kind of Different as Me is a 2017 American Christian drama film directed by Michael Carney. International art dealer Ron Hall (Greg Kinnear) must befriend a dangerous homeless man (Djimon Hounsou) in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife (Renee Zellweger), a woman whose dreams will lead all three of them on the journey of their lives.
Actors: Greg Kinnear, Renée Zellweger, Djimon Hounsou +more
Released: 2017
Directed by: Michael Carney

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A Cowgirl’s Story

Starring:
Ailee Madison, Pat Boone, Chloe Lukasiak

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An Unfinished Life

An Unfinished Life is a 2005 drama film directed by Swedish director Lasse Hallström, and based on the Mark Spragg novel of the same name. The film stars Robert Redford, Jennifer Lopez, and Morgan Freeman. It is the story of a Wyoming rancher who must reconcile his relationship with his daughter-in-law and granddaughter, after they show up unexpectedly at his ranch and ask to stay with him and his…more on Wikipedia
Actors: Jennifer Lopez, Morgan Freeman, Robert Redford +more
Released: 2005
Directed by: Lasse Hallström

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Joseph: King of Dreams

Joseph: King of Dreams is a 2000 American animated biblical musical family film and the only direct-to-video release from DreamWorks Animation. The film is an adaptation of the story of Joseph from the Book of Genesis in the Bible and also serves as a prequel to the 1998 film The Prince of Egypt. Composer Daniel Pelfrey said “the film was designed as a companion piece to Prince of Egypt…Of course, Joseph turned out to be very different than Prince of Egypt, [nevertheless] very challenging and rewarding”. The Book of Angels explains “In this film we are shown how Joseph makes use of his dreams to guide him through his life, and where this adventure leads him”.

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Come Sunday

Come Sunday is a 2018 American drama film directed by Joshua Marston. Evangelist Carlton Pearson (Chiwetel Ejiofor) is ostracized by his church for preaching that there is no Hell.
Actors: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Martin Sheen, Condola Rashad +more
Released: 2018
Directed by: Joshua Marston

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The Women’s Balcony

Starring:
Evelin Hagoel, Igal Naor, Orna Banay

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Samson

Samson is a 2018 American biblical drama film directed by Bruce Macdonald, inspired by the Biblical story. When his youthful ambition leads to a tragic marriage, Samson (Taylor James) embarks on a quest for vengeance that brings him into direct conflict with the Philistine army.
Actors: Taylor James, Jackson Rathbone, Billy Zane +more
Released: 2018
Directed by: Bruce Macdonald

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The Star

The Star is a 2017 American 3D computer-animated Christian adventure comedy film directed by Timothy Reckart. A small but brave donkey (Steven Yeun) and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the first Christmas.
Actors: Steven Yeun, Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Levi +more
Directed by: Timothy Reckart

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Victor

Patrick Davis, Lisa Vidal
In 1962 Brooklyn, a Puerto Rican teen who joins a gang is seduced by violence and heroin. But can his mother’s love and faith in God save him?

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Holy Camp!
Macarena García, Anna Castillo, Belén Cuesta

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Get your Netflix and Christian on this week!