The meaning of Life and Death ~ Exploring...

We should seek guidance for the correct pathway in our lives — the path the Lord has for us located in the Bible. This, alongside continuous and frequent prayer and the leading of the Holy Spirit.

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"I'm convinced life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it."

~ Chuck Swindoll

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Who or what is the most significant, life-changing, and positive historical event in the history of the world for over 2,000 years? ... the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and His message of the Good News of the gift of salvation to all that may open the door and invite Jesus into your life. 

🔐 20 SECRETS TO AN ABUNDANT LIFE... continue reading below.

“For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from You when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, Your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be.” Jeremiah 1, Psalm 139

...The Lord God formed [that is, created the body of] man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and the man became a living being [an individual complete in body and spirit]. Genesis 2 {amp}

Mankind essentially has a God-shaped spiritual hole built-in to our hearts (souls) — When this hole or void is filled with Jesus Christ and His Holy Spirit, then we are truly satisfied and have His joy in life. We often attempt to fill this hole on our own with temporary satisfying and distracting things, like money, cars, houses, careers, wealth, changing identities, and religiosity. All of this is futile and a temporary patch to hide the spiritual hole within us.

The Christian faith is a one-on-one relationship with Jesus Christ, not religiosity and ceremonies. 

For some, your whole eternity depends on this man-made philosophy — you may think;  if I believe there's a God and I live a pretty good life and be as moral as possible, this should be sufficient to enter heaven — according to God and His Word, this is not true. Even Satan and the demons believe there is a God. The religious Pharisees of the Jewish law, in the Bible, tried to be very moral and religious people, but were not saved — We need to believe and follow Jesus Christ. He is the only Way and the Truth, to enter heaven.

This is how you receive salvation and have a relationship with Him: Through prayer (talking to the Lord, as conversation). Remember, Salvation is a gift.

👑  Through faith — believe, and ask for forgiveness of your sins through — His mercy, grace, and the bodily crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. You desire to give your life over to Him and have Him transform you. Learn how to do this in the link above, or later, go to our 'Light Page' in the menu.

Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Mathew 22

So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world. 1 Peter 1

For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Mark 8 

Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor..

Proverbs 21

So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Ephesians 5

You handed him over to be killed, and you disowned him before Pilate, though he had decided to let him go. You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. You killed [body, not Spirit of] the Author (and Prince) of life, but God raised him from the dead. Acts 3

For the Scriptures say, “If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.” 1 Peter 3

How to Reset Your Life 》》

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🔐 20 SECRETS TO AN ABUNDANT LIFE...

Less Bitterness, More Joy

Less Pessimistic, More Optimistic

Less Anger, More Self-control 

Less Selfishness, More Serving

Less Hatred, More Loving

Less Depression, More Hope

Less Offended, More Forgiving

Less Harsh, More Compassion

Less Fear, More Faith

Less Distrust, More Peace

Less Anxious, More Patience

Less Goodies, More Exercise

Less Gossip, More Encouragement 

Less Speculation, More Facts

Less Feelings, More Reality

Less Lies, More Truth

Less Immorality, More Morality

Less Alcohol, More Hobbies

Less Arrogance, More Humility

Less Foolishness, More Wisdom 

BONUS SECRETS! But Revealed 

Less My Ways, More of Jesus Christ.

Less Sinning, More of His Guidance...

True Lasting Identity, Significance and Joy

~the lights' afterglow~

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 More passages on the Journey of Life:

Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Proverbs 4

For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3

Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths. Psalm 25

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. Psalm 143

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. Proverbs 16 

When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. John 16

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12

Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6

Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. Psalm 37

Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.

Psalm 23

Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything. Proverbs 13

Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’

John 7

My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. Psalm 73

As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the real person. Proverbs 27

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life— the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare to you that eternal life which was with the Father and was manifested to us.. 1 John 1

For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— each one’s work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work that anyone has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If anyone’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire. 1 Corinthians 3

Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ. Colossians 3

Then the LORD God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. Genesis 2

Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5

As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart. Proverbs 27

And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, was the tree of life, which bore twelve fruits, each tree yielding its fruit every month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. Revelation 22

But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you. “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. Remember what I told you: I am going away, but I will come back to you again. John 14

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Embryo human life stages:

Credit to Oregon State University...

Like the central nervous system, the heart also begins its development in the embryo as a tube-like structure, connected via capillaries to the chorionic villi. Cells of the primitive tube-shaped heart are capable of electrical conduction and contraction. 

The heart begins beating in the beginning of the fourth week, although it does not actually pump embryonic blood until a week later, when the oversized liver has begun producing red blood cells. (This is a temporary responsibility of the embryonic liver that the bone marrow will assume during fetal development.) 

During weeks 4–5, the eye pits form, limb buds become apparent, and the rudiments of the pulmonary system are formed.

During the sixth week, uncontrolled fetal limb movements begin to occur. The gastrointestinal system develops too rapidly for the embryonic abdomen to accommodate it, and the intestines temporarily loop into the umbilical cord. Paddle-shaped hands and feet develop fingers and toes by the process of apoptosis (programmed cell death), which causes the tissues between the fingers to disintegrate. 

By week 7, the facial structure is more complex and includes nostrils, outer ears, and lenses By the eighth week, the head is nearly as large as the rest of the embryo’s body, and all major brain structures are in place. The external genitalia are apparent, but at this point, male and female embryos are indistinguishable. Bone begins to replace cartilage in the embryonic skeleton through the process of ossification. By the end of the embryonic period, the embryo is approximately 3 cm (1.2 in) from crown to rump and weighs approximately 8 g (0.25 oz).

Oregon State University

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Pregnancy Week-by-Week, Weeks 3-42 Fetal Development (Baby)