Boadee

I guess we see it somewhat differently. Man seeks to do “good” thinking that his works are good enough to earn him rewards. This is not a biblical view. One cannot earn his way into heaven. You’re right that some religions teach war and not peace.
It matters not what building you attend church in, what kind of cross or symbol one subscribes to. The message of the gospel of Jesus Christ is one of love. He loved us first. The question boils down to what is our response to Him? No amount or religion or human can change a heart, only He can. Man conflates up every kind of reasoning and excuse and at the end of the day… “Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭21‬:‭2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
Thankful for the peace that surpasses all understanding. Grace and peace to you.

2025-10-12 12:33:51 UTC

GM nostr. ☕️
Had a crazy dream where I met @nprofile…pfcr and we had an amazing conversation where I recorded us talking about bitcoin and it was authentic.
No distractions, no other people.

2025-10-02 09:21:48 UTC

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Someplace in England that actually makes coffee so it tastes good? Big win!

2025-09-28 13:08:48 UTC

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Stay humble
Stack bitcoin
Repeat
#nevent1q…2q77

2025-09-18 13:59:56 UTC

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LFG! ❤️🧡💜

2025-09-09 23:41:52 UTC

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Logen doing a great job at helping people understand how to run a node.
#nevent1q…4lyu

2025-09-09 16:15:22 UTC

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1) They get the real deal 24 hours a day education from you already
2) there’s no hidden agenda
3) you get to go on as many field trips as you want
4) there always food (and coffee) involved
5) when you find something you never learned, or learned inadequately, you can just re-learn with them!
6) when they complain (and they do) you can always show them how miserable their peers are at the government school (creative license may be necessary)
7) if desired they can usually get college credit for some classes they take in higher “grade” levels.
But it doesn’t have to be hard. Go easy on yourself at first, til you get the hang of it. If you can’t get the hang of it find some folks that make sense and learn from their successes.
We were horrible at first. Thought we were messing up our kids permanently. We were wrong. The one we have left to finish up is doing well.
#homeschool

2025-09-09 15:54:34 UTC

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Why yes they do!

2025-09-09 15:16:51 UTC

Homeschool is the best school known to man. Prove me wrong, I’ll wait 😊
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2025-09-01 10:35:55 UTC

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Doesn’t look like it, but you can build one!

2025-08-17 14:15:15 UTC

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Thank you! One main theme I especially appreciate throughout this one is that the author doesn’t beat Christianity into the reader. He is respectful of native tribal authority and custom and he shares his insights with them in a way that supports most if not all their oral history. I think it helps unify not to talk down from on high. It’s fascinating to see him bring in archaeological, linguistical and DNA into the conversation to logically help us understand why there were such massive gaps in our understanding of Native America and our history.

2025-08-17 02:03:25 UTC

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They can’t say no!

2025-08-16 18:49:11 UTC

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Interesting to note enough to buy a coffee today will buy a car in the future. #deflation

2025-02-08 04:19:19 UTC

Shout out to new nostr user, @npub18jz…eguh . I’m encouraging her to share her art and learn how to sell it on nostr. How about a big welcome for her.
#introductions
#art

2024-11-25 03:59:50 UTC

When it really is Christmas
I’ll never forget December 21st, 2012. Large snowflakes were blowing around but not sticking yet. It was the day we excitedly drove to Roanoke, Virginia to pick up our little ray of sunshine at the hospital. Our van was full of kids except for one yet-to-be-filled car seat and that was about to change. Ever think about amazing things that don’t get headlines? I’ve experienced at least one memorable one: a cute and special little girl who became my daughter at first sight. My family came for her because she was left by her parents at the hospital. She was born with Down syndrome and autism so events led to us getting the call to foster and later adopt her. As we walked out of the hospital I remember telling my wife to pinch me because they were letting us take home this precious little girl and I needed to make sure it was real. We named her Malina but she has many nicknames: “Cheeney kin”, “Chin kin”, “Baby girl”, “Bae”, “Bae kin” (bacon), “Christmas”, “Sassy pants”, “Sassafrass”, “Sassy kin”, and “Naughty kin” are some favorites. I have two personal favorites: “Christmas” and “Her Stickyness”. I like “Her Stickyness” because its kind of a mix between “Her Highness” and lots of sticky hands (and everything else). The other terms of endearment originated from my wife and daughters, their favorite being Bae kin, a play on words as she has an affinity for bacon.
I also gave Malina the nickname “Christmas”. In early 2013 I remember Malina’s crib was right under a window in our small room. As she learned to stand up, at dawn we could see the silhouette of a little head and hands holding onto the crib. I would awake and tell my wife, “Look, it’s Christmas!” I would say that whenever I noticed her standing in the crib, waiting for us to come get her. What a season that was living in that tiny two bedroom house with 5 kids. Many will think that is crazy but we always wanted a big family, so there we were doing big family things and we loved it. We eventually built a larger house on our small property.
You know how some people don’t have a sense of time? That’s Malina. In fact, time for Malina is when she needs or wants something, then it’s all about her timing. But it’s not in any rude sort of way, she’s actually polite but persistent about whatever it is she might want or need, which isn’t hard to understand. It could be need for food, frustration from the days events or whatever. Although rare, she gives the best hugs. Also rare is her eye contact. You’d know you’re of special interest to her if she looks you directly in the eyes. She’s trying to communicate something important or shes just loving you. Those deep oceans of personality get lost in a persons soul, then she’ll quickly look away; but that’s just her.
We say that she gives therapy to those who know her. Had a bad day or a difficult encounter at work? Go get some Cheeney therapy. Prepare your heart because you need to be ready before you sit down with Malina for some of her therapy. It’s true, ask my wife!
I could not have make this stuff up! Honestly, when I’ve come home from a work day and feel awful about myself or something else, Malina is there and she always has time for Daddy. Even if she isn’t smiling or able to hug me, she has a gentle knowing when things aren’t well and comforts me where I’m at. If someone is sad or crying her eye contact increases as she seems to show empathy. She also knows she has this therapy gift. She seems to understand that she provides comfort but imposes a limit on how much she can or is willing to provide. I’m thankful for it and have no expectation. Her time with me doesn’t often involve facial expression or outward emotion. Sometimes she puts her leg across my legs for connection and becomes more observant. I’ve even had her sit down next to me to comfort me. Most of the time I go to her for hugs and she tolerates me wanting to give her a hug. And snuggling? It just doesn’t get any better my friend. She changes the world one hug at a time. The many therapists and her teachers we’ve had over the years have one thing in common. Almost all of them received Cheeney therapy, and they have told us the stories. Malina has a following now. And the food, oh the food. A favorite thing she’s been doing with daddy for years is that she and I eat guacamole, chips and salsa together. It’s definitely our thing. We have fun, me dipping the chips and handing them to her, her evaluating each one then eating it carefully. It makes eating so much more fun and while I might be creative, I couldn’t make this up. She’ll pretty much eat whatever I’m eating if I share with her. We do green smoothies too. And salad, which she never does alone. Every time is a great new father/daughter experience. See how grand the Cheeney life can be? We just need more children like her. I vote Malina for President.
Her autism seems to prevent her from very much direct eye contact but when she does gaze those huge brown eyes on you those are moments that stop time. And of course it’s in her time. We have rare moments of long eye contact when she wants to know whats going on. Bae kin has something spiritual going in there that I fail to fully comprehend though I’m not worried to find out, I fully accept that she’s just amazing and I’m just thrilled to be her daddy. One thing I see something that the world may not see in her is the song that is constantly in her heart. Malina has groove and she has moves too. When my oldest daughter puts on a disco, R&B or any groovy play list we’ll encourage dancing around our kitchen. When I was single I had dreams of having a large family and I wanted great memories. I’m thankful I get to spend time with with my family and her in it. You just can’t make this stuff up, it’s very special.
She uses no words to express but she communicates a ton. I have learned what “love your neighbor” truly means from her. My heart beats in her heart, outside my body as I think of the life and the love in abundance she brought to my family! Her two older sisters have been fierce protectors and playmates for her, always watching out for her and being helpful to my wife and I. My eyes can’t hold it all in. So I must share her with you.
I think of what the world doesn’t see in her that I can clearly see. I see abundant and overflowing meaning for life in every created being that the world can not, or refuses to see. I think of the adapted story of The Starfish Thrower, by Loren Eisley, where the the child is asked why he throws the starfish back into the ocean because it won’t make any difference to the thousands that have washed up on the shore during a terrible storm. The child replies, “Because it made a difference to that one.” My wife and I remember: at the hospital her mother did not want to abandon her little girl –her husband required her to. That was another story, details we were not privy to, however it was apparent her mother made a sacrifice to leave her. We met with her mom briefly and promised her we would care for her baby. So the starfish story has significance for us: we made a difference for this one. We cannot imagine our lives without her and my encouragement is for others to consider adoption if God leads you this way. James 1:27 reads “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” ESV
I think of the lessons in sacrificial love my family has made and continues to, especially my wife. I think of the rich character lessons we have learned because together we love and take care of Malina. It requires healthy boundaries and a lot of hard work and often it’s sticky. Is it worth it? If you haven’t guessed by now, it has been most definitely worth it. My observation is that Cheeney therapy works well because she doesn’t discriminate much on which kind of neighbor to love. It’s a great lesson for us too.
(Ps) I have pictures in the next few posts

2024-11-01 03:02:19 UTC

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Go brother!

2024-10-23 03:00:39 UTC

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That’s a fair assessment. More reps, more plebs like me chipping away, starting businesses that accept bitcoin? I’m game

2024-10-16 11:27:14 UTC

GM Nostr. This is for my brothers and sisters affected by Helene in NC. I can’t get there yet my wife is in the hospital. Much Love ❤️

2024-10-02 19:00:35 UTC

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Do you have your wallet connected so we can zap you. Good content!

2024-10-01 14:43:39 UTC

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Gettin heavy yet? He’ll be ready for his own pack before long. Let’s go hiking Dad!

2024-09-27 14:10:55 UTC

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For sure, as it relates to other people. We have the ability to reproduce… So the way to make more bitcoiners is to find out how to be married, live peaceably with a humble spirit (stacking sats😃) and make many babies. Don’t consume the lie that we have too many people on earth.

2024-09-24 09:15:22 UTC

How do you make more bitcoiners?

2024-09-18 01:31:07 UTC

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Lots of love

2024-09-16 11:23:04 UTC

Stop, pinch me. Remind me again that all this is good for bitcoin. I haven’t stacked hard enough.

2024-09-14 21:45:20 UTC

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Not really a fan of it either. Kinda ruins the whole personal relationship with God. His word does tell us though, to fully grow in maturity we need to be connected to a church. My note would encourage one to visit a number of churches. Many churches are soft and water down the gospel, so those are not worth your time or your energy. There are some good ones though they don’t have neon signs. For some deep rabbit hole on theology, this sermon series is worthy of your time: Phil Kayser’s Revelation Project
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2024-09-14 21:15:41 UTC

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If you’ve been to Wyoming you can see where wagon tracks went across the prairie. Near Casper there’s some amazing wagon ruts carved into the sandstone. To be appreciated, it must be seen in person. To your point, nostr is the amazing opportunity many are sleeping on

2024-09-14 20:23:22 UTC

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If I need some wine Ben, you’re the man