EJK:How Much Is a Life?
One Friday afternoon,while at a nearby eatery, I noticed people outside running and shouting. I asked bystanders and they told me that a man and a policeman were shot while they were drinking. The suspects pointed their guns at both men and warned the policeman to stay still as they were only after the other guy. Alas! The policeman tried to pull his gun, resulting in his anf the other mans instant death
Now I dont know and I may never find out if the main target was dealing illegal drugs or if the assassins were government -supported vigilantes,communist rebels,hired gunmen,or vindictice parties. But this incident reminds me of one of the hottest issues in our country today extrajudicial killing EJK.
There is controversy surrounding the right definition for extrajudicial killing since any killing outside the law or legal prpceedings,even the usual murder or humicide case,can be consider an EJK. I will leave the legalities to experts in the field,but what is clear to me is that people are being killed instantly and anonymously,without being affordes a fair trial or the so called "due process."
I am alarmed for two reasons:First,it seems like anyone,including me and my love ones,may fall victim to these attacks at any time. Second, the value of life now seems so cheap.
The Bible asseres us that God keeps His people safe. One of my favorites is in Psalm 27:1, which says, " The Lord is my ligh and my salvacion; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?"*
Jesus also said that we should no fear for our life but for our enternal life. "' And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell'" (Matthew 10:28)
And wvwn if I lose my life, I have the assurance that " He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you (Romans 9:11). " For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 6:23).
As for those who blantantly take the life of others, it is clear in the Bible that they are sinning. Even children know that one of God's commandments is " You shall not murder"( Exodus 20:13).
This is just a reinteration of what God has earlier said Noah after the flood: "' And for your lifeblood I will surely demand an accounting. I will demand an accounting from every animal. And from each human being,too, I will demand an accounting for the life of another human being'"(Genesis 9:5)
And why is every person's life important? Verse 6 explains,"for in the emage of God has God made mankind."
Moreover,the value of a person's life can only be measured by the price it took to save it. " But God demonstrate Hos own love towards us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8).
So how much is human life?
The answer is in the Cross.
Each of us is of onfinite valur so much so that God's own Son willingly died in our place for me, for you, your family, the stranger next to you, or even the criminal behind bars. Now it may be hard to imagine that truth applying to people who may appear despicable , hopeless, or notorious, earthly honor (and dishonor),or social status, we are all the same children of God who owe our very existence to Him anf sinners who are in need of His saving grace.
The Almithy Creator who is King of the universe has demonstrated the high cost of each life. Should we value it less?
How I long for that day when God Himself will be with us and bring us to a place where righteousness dwells and where we shall live forever. But for the time being, I shall rest in the assurance that I am EJK ( EVER IN JESUS' KEEPING).
Thank you for reading. Have a great day.
God Bless.
Common Food Myths
Hi friends! How are you? It's nice to see you again. For this article let us talk about the common food myths.
Many wrong notions eventually become accepted as truth as time passes. We call these mytjs. It's hard to tell exactly when these myths started. They were most likely handed down from one generation to another making them what we described today as "viral."
There are many mytjs about historical figures,actors and actresses, and event aboit food.
Many of these sound improbable for the lack of any supportinv evidence, yet many people continie to believe or practice them.
Which of the myths do you believe?
Sprouted potatoes are still good to eat.
Potatoes that have been stored too long and have already sprouted have lost their moosture content. Their taste and texture have changed,too. They now have more sugar than starch.
Worse,they can cause poisoning. The green tubers or nwe sprouts of the potato plant contain solanine, a poisoning alkaloid. Removing the sprout and peeling the green parts, however,may lessen these negative effects.
Camote tops and malunggay leaves can caise hypertention.
Both camote or sweet potato tops and malunggay leaves help prevent anemia and make the blood healthier, but they do not cause high blood pressure. (Note: Blood pressure is the measurement of the force against the wall of your arteries as your heart pumps blood throughout your body.)
Camote leaves have been found to be more nitritous that the tuber itself. A 100-gramm serving of fresh leaves contains more iron, vitamin C,folate,vitamin K, and potassium than a similar similar servibg of the tuber. The leaves also contain less sodium.
Just 100 grams of mqlunggay or moringa leaves contribute significantly to your daily need for iron,folate,vitamin C,calcium,magnesium,and potassium. Moringa leaves,flowera,or fruits can help raise levels of hemoglobin,the protien molecule in red blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and then return carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.
These plant foods have zero cholesterol and saturated fat,the usual causes of hypertension or high blood pressure. Contrary to popular belief,these greens are part of a blood-pressure friendly diet.
Chili can burn body fat.
Purdue University conducted a study on the effects of chili on weight loss. Thier sample was small though only 25 participants,plus they were healthy young people with idea weight (normal BMI). Therfore, the study's finding that chilis may have some benefits for people trying to lose weight is an assumption that should not be made on the basis of this research alone. The study,however, reported that 1 gram of pepper reduces the salty,sweet, and fatty food craving among nonregular users.
All vegetables should be stored in the refrigerator after purchase.
There are actually vegetables that will have a longer shelf life if they will be left outside of the refrigerator. Onions,garlic,ginger, and root crops stay longer when taken out of their packaging and placed in a cool, dry place . Leaving tomatoes outside the refrigerator allows their flavor to be enhanced. Tomatoes are very delicate vegetables that refrigeration only damages their membranes,causing them to lose flavor and develop a meanly texture.
Raw foods provide more enzymes than cooked food.
Eating raw vegetables had been associated with reduction of some forms of cancer because cruciferous vegetables,in particular,have cancer-protective isothiocyanates. These substances can be reduced by the cooking process.
There are plant compounds,however, which are not that easily absorbed in the body when eaten raw beacuse heat is needed to break the plants cell walls and release the nutrients bound to these thick linings.
Some examples include carrot is cooked.Cooked tomatoes have more cis-lycopene(about 35% more) than raw ones. Lightly cooked or steamed carrots,spinach,asparagus,cabbage,pepper, and many other vegetables also supply more antioxidants, such qs carotenoids and ferulic acid,that when eaten raw.
Garlic is more nutritous when eaten whole.
Mincing and crushing is the best way to get the most health benefits from garlic. Further, letting it sit for 5-10 minutes before cooking or before adding a highly acidic ingredient promotes conversion of alliin into allicin.
Allicin, a viologically active compinent of garlic responsible for lowering bad cholesterol,prevents blood clumping, lowers blood pressure, qnd its broad spectrum antimicrobial property. Adding anything with a pH of 3.5 or below can deactivate the conversion process.
Cabbage and cassava can cause goiter.
Studies have shown that goitrogenic foods(those that disrupt the production of thyroid hormones by interfering with iodine uptake in the thyroid gland) are not harmful to the thyroid,unless they are consumed in large amounts. These foods do not affect people with healthy thyroids even when it is taken as pqrt of the daily diet.
Fruits are no-no to diabetics.
The American Diabetic Association actually advises diabetic to include fresh fruits,which are complex carbohydrates,in their diet. What the Association discourages are dried and canned fruits in heavy sugar and sugary fruit drinks.
Portions size also matters. Moderation is the key. This means diabetic should only eat 2-4 serving per day. One serving is about only eat 2-4 serving per day.
Being aware of these food myths and correcting them may lead to better food choices and healthier bodies.
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Thank you and God Bless.
Think, Read,Write, Apply & Earn from read.cash🥳🤠
Hi my dear friends,have a good day! Today ,I will share to you what are the knowledge & happiness brings me from this 👆yes !from this page!
Come and join me as we render the world of READ.CASH. Their are five (5) things to highlights about read.cash for me and this are :THINK, READ, WRITE, APPLY & EARN.
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So, I've try to search more informations in the enternet in able the to prove them and myself is wrong.
Read.cash is a blogging platform similar to Publish and Medium with a few unique features of its own. It uses BCH for tips and also rewards creators from a platform community-funded fund. Let’s dive into the platform so you can learn everything you need to know about it.
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Always remember, do your part and don't hesitate to try something new and something useful, not only in yourself but also in your household.
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"PRAISE THE LORD! We're a having a baby!
Hello everyone have a good day, I have some inspirable thoughts to share about my first daughter, Heaven Faith came to our life for almost two years in married.
For some men, the news that you’re going to be a dad can bring about a mix of feelings – some positive, some not so positive. You could feel panic, anxiety, shock or numbness at first.
It isn’t wrong to feel this way – there might be reasons for these reactions, or you might just need time to adjust. Most men get into it eventually, but it might not feel real until your baby is born. This is when you can actually get involved and start being a dad.
CHILDREN are the future of a family and our hidden treasures. When they are born, they are welcomed into the family and as they grow they learn different things from their parents. These lessons include respect for each other and life in general. And I want to share and mold this to my one of the greates gift from above our baby Heaven Faith.
When I first saw the pregnancy test, my body is shaking and not even knowing my tears down.Praise the Lord, it was positive ! Atlast,God give me you. I said to your mother to test another one for sure result, and it was. I am so excited, even, I can hear my own heartbeat for so much joy.
And here comes the biggest guessing game for pregnant well, maybe besides whether it's a boy or a girl—is when Baby will decide to make an appearance. Then we say, only God knows and be thankful for the blessing.
Few months waiting,and our baby will come out. But I have a little worried because the Pedia said that the baby will come out on November 20,2021 but it was early the baby come out November 17,2021 but Pedia explained to us clearly. "The onset of labor is a mysterious process, and due dates are not an exact science. In fact, only five percent of babies are born on their actual due date, according to one of two recent studies that are shedding light on new ways to better predict the birth day."So, I relief and calm to the situations.
When my first baby was born, I had to laugh. And I said to my wife"it's me a female version of me,my mini-me. The she laugh and said back "ohwsss sure?"
My dear friends, it's your time to comment who does it looks like the father or the mother?
Thansk for reading .Hope you like it😊
Have a nice day & God Bless😇
What food you have to eat in the forest to survive.
I started living in the forest when i was 7 years old, eating only what is available and edible food you have to eat. First you have Mushroom, a mushroom is **the reproductive structure produced by some fungi**. And it is very delicious and lots of potassium and protiens. It is somewhat like the fruit of a plant, except that the it produces are in fact millions spores that form in the gills or pores underneath the mushroom's cap. Mushrooms are fungi that many of us did not know about. At first i am very hesitant to eat but my parents says it's delicious, yes, they are right its delicious.
My parents entroduce me another food that you find only in streams and rivers, also known as freshwater snails. Freshwater snails also called **gastropod mollusks which live in fresh water**. It is a sources of protein and low amounts of fat, snails are also good sources of **iron, calcium, Vitamin A**. Vitamin A helps your immune system fight off diseases and strengthens your eyes. That what you need in your body to have clear eyesight and a strong body.
This is good when you cook it with coconut milk and different spices, and also add malunggay leaves. There are many different families. They are found throughout the world in various habitats, ranging from ephemeral pools to the largest lakes, and from small seeps and springs to major rivers.
Bamboo shoots for a long life, bamboo is the tallest grass in the world, and you can use it in many ways. But shoot of the bamboo is delicious also, and it helps in **improving appetite and digestion, weight loss, and curing cardiovascular diseases and cancer**. The shoots are reported to have anticancer, and antibacterial. Legends says that when you eat bamboo shoots you will be able to live longer, as their parents also lived one hunded years old onward. And they are strong even in their ages, they can plant different crops with their barehands because there are no modern machines that time.
Bamboo shoot is a delicacy in other countries because of the health benefits it has. Living in the forest is challenging yet worth living.
Another i would like to entroduce is the **edible fig tree**, but not totally the tree fruit of the tree. Is a small as a one peso coin and it has a water inside it. The water you have extracted from standing tree can cure fever just **drunk three times daily for and you will get better**. And the water can also applied to relieve muscle pain. - Decoction of roots and bark used for urinary tract inflections, hypertension, and diabetes. - Water from cut branches used for urinary infections.
The next one is called "Pugahan Tree", you can distinguish it by its leaves that can use as decoration on different occasions. The edible part of the tree is at the center of the tree where you can find the soft part. There are many vitamins and minerals it can to our body, and it is delicious even there is limited spices you can used. The other people told us that you can grill it because of the smooth aroma it can produce.
There is plenty of foods in the forest that can help you survive even in the harsh condition. Shelter can easily be created but the food is hard to find and distiguished whether it is edible or the poisonous one. You can also observe the birds and other animals what they eat, when they eat the plants or fruits possible you can eat that too.
Many of us know how to survive in a day but in weeks, months or year they do not know how to survive. They only know how to create shelter, even they know how to catch fish still time will come the fish are more active because of repeatitive disturbance in the area.
Most important that you know how to find food the forest have, distinguish it to other poisonous plant or trees. How to cook it and to know if it is already cooked or not. Is it edible or not? How is the process to cooked it? There are many things we can make in the forest aside in surviving on our own or family. The important is you know how to survive in the forest, learn to pass your knowledge to other people or in your own family.The Forest is a game in which players have to survive as long as possible on the island. Preparing Yourself For Survival. While it is possible for you to survive in the **wild** , you'll always be much better off with a bit of preparation. Here are some steps you can take to prepare yourself for survival situations, and still require very few tools or gadgets.
There some other things you do in survival situation:
Master your attitude. A survival situation is not the time to panic. ...
Make an insulated shelter. ...
Make a shade shelter. ...
Find clean water. ...
Find other water sources. ...
Collect water from vegetation. ...
Light a fire. ...
Build a fire.
Find food
I write this article because time cannot tell what is coming, that is why we have prepare this knowledge of survival. To make you more adaptable anywhere God puts you.
God Bless.
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