BY   : @MaxFuega  |   SUBSCRIBE Reading Time: 9 minutes Category: Church Notes → Weekly Reflections I’ve Got to Get Up Message Overview Jesus meets a man known by his condition and restores him through a command that requires movement. This reflection explores identity, obedience, and the quiet resolve it takes to rise when God says, “Get up.”   Organized Notes The Setting: Waiting by the Pool In Jerusalem, near the Sheep Gate, there was a pool called Bethesda, surrounded by five covered colonnades. Many who were blind, lame, or paralyzed gathered there, waiting for the stirring of the water. Healing, as they understood it, depended on timing, access, and help from others. One man had been in this condition for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him and learned how long he had been there, He asked a direct question: “Do you want to get well?” The man answered honestly. He had no one to help him. Someone always got there before him. Jesus Stops. Jesus Se...

BY   : @BuyMartianTravel |   SUBSCRIBE Reading Time:  5 minutes Category: Music + Culture | Live Events | #TexasByWayofMars ™ 🎶Little Simz Brings Lagos 2 Houston 🇳🇬🔥| Live at the House of Blues... The first time I ever heard Little Simz I was having a bad day. Recognizing those who weren't friend, identifying my foes seeing the snakes in the grass (don't trust them... Point and Kill lyric reference ). I was taking a walk to get my steps in for the day and her 2022 song "Silhouette " blared in my eardrums; London thick expression I heard : Step into the shadow if you're tryna hide your silhouette When they stab you in the back, trust me, they ain't finished yet Had 'em on they toes got em doing Pirouette All this fake love got me feeling I'm the realest here You know what the deal is here Every line felt like it was being punctuated with exclamation marks! I became an IMMEDIATE fan. That song is over 6 minutes long but I gave it "I let my ...

BY   : @MaxFuega   |   SUBSCRIBE 📖 Reading Time: ~9 minutes What Federal Employees Should Do During the 2025 Government Shutdown The 2025 government shutdown has left thousands of federal workers facing uncertainty, furloughs , or continuing to work without pay. While back pay is guaranteed once funding is restored, the financial stress and logistical disruption can feel overwhelming. Here’s a clear guide on who this affects, what actions employees should take now, and where to find trusted resources. Who This Affects All federal employees are touched in some way by a shutdown, but the degree varies. “Essential” workers—like TSA officers , border patrol , military personnel , and air traffic controllers —must continue working, often without pay until Congress resolves funding. “Non-essential” staff are furloughed, barred from logging in, using government-issued devices, or volunteering their time. Contractors and grant-funded positions face their own rules, with ma...