I mean, I grew up in NO, but I understood when I was younger that you did not talk, you wore your very best and you paid attention. That shouldn’t disappear in the NO. Why aren’t those things enforced? Why is that gone in some places?

Why Governor Uba Sani Deserves a Second Term A Case for Continuity, Stability, and People-Centered Development in Kaduna State By Adda Fati When the people of Kaduna State elected Governor Uba Sani, they entrusted leadership to a man many believed understood the @ubasanius

The only thing that really matters is the Merged and "Understood" overlap. Pre-AI, the reviewer might not fully understand the code but that's ok - the writer (mostly) understood it.

I wish more Americans understood this.. “America at 250: The System Britain Stole, and Trump is Taking Back” @sjkokinda of @PrometheanActn is here to explain the details.

Today I had one of those "wait... that's how it works?!" moments while learning PyTorch. I already knew integration was important in deep learning, but I never understood where it was actually used. Then I learned about Autograd.

"The real thought remains unassailable until it becomes the word of understood reality." - GB Artist: Gordon Bergmann GBArt: Sola Cogitatio GBCollection: No Limits for Art Artwork @ OpenSea opensea.io/item/polygon/0xb8… #SolaCogitatio @elonmusk @lexfridman #TheThought

Grant who hadn't see Lee in over 2 years spent the early parts of the meeting discussing the Mexican American war with Lee, who was his friend. Lee brought him back to the reason why they were there. This wasn't a victorious General dictating terms to his defeated enemy. It was 2 members of the same family working out the end of a argument. The terms Grant offered were by any standard, more then Lee, and the CSA could ever hope for. Grant, and Lincoln both understood that the only way to truly heal the nation was forgiveness, and reconciliation. Unfortunately with Lincoln's assassination the tone in the Fed. Gov. changed to punishment. Which IMHO lead to all the problems in the post war South. Some of which we're still paying for even today.

Forever understood. Forever under appreciated. Forever undervalued. Those in football know how good Martin Odegaard is. My skipper.

No surprise to anyone who understood his true nature from the first time we were introduced to this puppet.

Hamilton understood…

Mind you, she was most on theme. She understood what she had to do. This ain’t Texas

🚨 Bayern Munich have made an approach for Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior. 🇧🇷 The Brazilian is understood to be available this summer, with Madrid open to a sale rather than risk losing him on a free transfer when his contract expires in 2027. (Source: Ekrem Konur)

For accounting firms: What's the one thing you wish every small business client understood before their Q3 review? We'll share the top answers next week.

Turning fan-favorite side characters into the new lead. Pirates of the Caribbean understood Jack Sparrow worked best as the unpredictable force disrupting everyone else’s story. The more the series centered on him, the more that unpredictability faded.

I stopped negotiating my standards at 47. Because I finally understood: what you accept becomes what you expect. When I raised the floor, the ceiling followed. It works for people, for work, for what’s on your plate. Set the floor higher. Everything climbs with it. 😏

Last night, England understood why Tuchel called up Dan Burn

AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY Freedom: A Gift to Steward May We Never Waste It! Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026 Text: Galatians 5:13 Main Thought: Freedom is not only a right to enjoy. It is a gift to steward. KEY VERSE “For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.” Galatians 5:13, KJV OPENING ILLUSTRATION “Only One Generation Away” Source: Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, January 5, 1967 Inaugural Address. Ronald Reagan once warned: · “Freedom is a fragile thing · and it's never more than one generation away from extinction. · It is not ours by way of inheritance; · it must be fought for and defended constantly · by each generation, · for it comes only once to a people.” Reagan was speaking as a leader who understood that freedom must not be taken lightly. He warned that freedom does not stay strong just because one generation had it. He said every generation must value it, guard it, and pass it on. That warning fits this July 4th weekend. America has now reached 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We should thank God for the freedoms we enjoy. We are free to live in peace. We are free to gather for worship. We are free to open the Bible. We are free to preach the Gospel. We are free to work with purpose. But with that freedom comes great responsibility. Freedom is not a toy to waste. Freedom is not a license to sin. Freedom is a gift to steward. This Independence Day, let us remember the great responsibility that comes with the many freedoms we are afforded in our nation. · While we are free to live in peace, gather for worship, and work with purpose, · let us remember to pray earnestly, · to stand for what is right, · and to live with humility · and gratitude. Because freedom isn't just a right to enjoy, · but a gift to steward. May we never waste it. TRANSITIONAL STATEMENT AND QUESTION · The Bible teaches us that freedom is not just about what we can do. · It is about what we should do for the glory of God. So here is the question for every heart today: Are we using our freedom to please ourselves, or are we stewarding our freedom to serve God and others? BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE Paul wrote Galatians to believers who were confused about Christian liberty. Some people were trying to put them back under religious bondage. Others might have thought freedom meant they could live any way they wanted. Paul made it plain that salvation is by grace through faith. He also made it plain that liberty is not a doorway to selfish living. Christian freedom should lead us to love, service, holiness, and obedience. As Americans, we should thank God for national freedom. As Christians, we should value an even greater freedom:freedom in Christ. A nation can give civil freedom, but only Christ can give spiritual freedom. Our duty is to Trust and Obey the Lord with the freedom He has allowed us to have. WHAT WILL WE GET OUT OF THIS MESSAGE TODAY? We will thank God for the freedom He has allowed us to enjoy. We will see that freedom must never be used for selfish living. We will learn how to steward freedom through prayer, truth, humility, gratitude, and service. We will be challenged to pass faith and freedom to the next generation. I. FREEDOM RECEIVED Scripture “For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty;” Galatians 5:13a, KJV Verse Explanation Paul says, “brethren,” because he is speaking to saved people. He reminds them they have been “called unto liberty.” This liberty is first spiritual liberty in Christ. Jesus sets sinners free from the guilt of sin. Jesus sets believers free from the bondage of trying to earn salvation. We do not save ourselves. We do not keep ourselves saved. Salvation is by the grace of God. As Americans, we should also thank God for the civil freedoms we enjoy. But our greatest freedom is not political. Our greatest freedom is spiritual. The freest man on earth is the man who belongs to Jesus Christ. Key Truth Freedom is a gift from God, and every gift from God should be received with gratitude. Support Verses “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” John 8:36, KJV “Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” 2 Corinthians 3:17, KJV Modern-Day Illustration “The Bible Still Open” Source: National Archives and America250 public anniversary materials noting America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. On July 4, 2026, America reached 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Across the country, many people celebrated with flags, songs, fireworks, and family gatherings. Those things are good, but there is another blessing we must not overlook. This morning, we gathered in church without hiding. We opened the Bible without fear. We sang about Jesus without asking permission from the government. We prayed in the name of Christ. We preached the Gospel. Many believers around the world do not have that same freedom. Some must meet quietly. Some risk their jobs, homes, or lives to follow Christ. We should not be proud or careless with the freedom we have. We should be humble and thankful. The open Bible in our hand is a reminder that freedom is a gift to steward. Biblical Illustration “Israel Freed From Egypt” The children of Israel were slaves in Egypt. They had known hard labor, sorrow, and bondage. God heard their cry. God sent Moses. God brought judgment on Egypt. God opened the Red Sea. God led His people out by His mighty hand. Their freedom was not won by their own strength. Their freedom came from God. But once God freed them, He called them to obey Him. Freedom from Egypt was not freedom to live in rebellion. Freedom from Egypt was freedom to follow the Lord. Drive It Home I should thank God for my freedom. I should thank God for my country. I should thank God for my Bible. I should thank God for my church. I should thank God most of all for Jesus Christ. Freedom received should produce a thankful heart. II. FREEDOM RESTRAINED Scripture “For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh,” Galatians 5:13a-b, KJV Verse Explanation Paul gives a warning. Liberty can be misused. He says not to use liberty “for an occasion to the flesh.” The flesh is our sinful nature. Some people think freedom means, “I can do whatever I want.” That is not Bible freedom. Bible freedom does not give us permission to sin. Bible freedom gives us power to do right. A free nation still needs righteous people. A free church still needs holy people. A free Christian still needs a surrendered heart. If we waste freedom on sin, selfishness, pride, and comfort, we are not stewarding it well. Key Truth Freedom without self-control becomes danger. Freedom under God becomes blessing. Support Verses “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.” Galatians 5:1, KJV “As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.” 1 Peter 2:16, KJV Modern-Day Illustration “A Driver’s License Is Freedom With Rules” When a young person gets a driver’s license, it feels like freedom. They can drive to work. They can drive to church. They can help their family. They can go places without always needing someone else. But that freedom has rules. They must stop at red lights. They must stay in the right lane. They must watch their speed. They must think about other drivers. If they say, “I am free, so I can drive any way I want,” that freedom becomes dangerous. The same is true in life. Freedom is not the right to ignore God. Freedom is the opportunity to honor God. Freedom must be guided by truth. Biblical Illustration “Samson Wasted His Freedom” Samson was chosen by God. God gave him great strength. God gave him a special calling. Samson had power, opportunity, and freedom. But Samson often followed his flesh. He played with temptation. He ignored warnings. He treated his calling lightly. He lost his strength. He lost his sight. He lost his freedom. His life reminds us that gifted people can still waste what God gives them. Samson’s story warns us not to use liberty for the flesh. Drive It Home I must not waste freedom on sin. I must not waste freedom on selfishness. I must not waste freedom on silence when truth should be spoken. I must not waste freedom on comfort when souls need the Gospel. I must not waste freedom on pride when God deserves the glory. The best way to keep from wasting freedom is to Trust and Obey. III. FREEDOM RENDERED Scripture “For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.” Galatians 5:13, KJV Verse Explanation Paul does not only tell us what not to do. He tells us what to do. We are not to use freedom for the flesh. We are to use freedom to serve others. He says, “by love serve one another.” Christian liberty should make us servants, not selfish people. We are free to pray. We are free to witness. We are free to give. We are free to worship. We are free to raise our homes for God. We are free to teach our children truth. We are free to stand for right. We are free to love our neighbor. Freedom is not wasted when it is used for God’s glory and another person’s good. Key Truth The highest use of freedom is loving service to God and others. Support Verses “And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.” Mark 10:44, KJV “Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.” 1 Samuel 12:24, KJV Modern-Day Illustration “The Freedom To Gather And Serve” Every Sunday, churches across America open their doors. People gather for Sunday School. People sing together. People hear preaching from the Word of God. People bring their children and grandchildren. People pray at altars. People serve in nurseries, classes, music, greeting, cleaning, and outreach. That is freedom in action. But that freedom can be wasted if we only attend and never serve. It can be wasted if we only receive and never give. It can be wasted if we enjoy church but never reach others. God did not give us freedom so we could sit still. God gave us freedom so we could serve Him with our whole heart. Biblical Illustration “Nehemiah Used His Freedom To Build” Nehemiah lived far from Jerusalem. He heard that the walls of Jerusalem were broken down. He wept. He prayed. He asked God for help. God opened the king’s heart. Nehemiah was allowed to go back and help rebuild the walls. He did not use his position for himself. He used his opportunity to serve God’s people. He faced enemies. He faced fear. He faced hard work. But he kept building. Nehemiah reminds us that freedom and opportunity should move us to action. Drive It Home Use your freedom to pray. Use your freedom to worship. Use your freedom to witness. Use your freedom to serve. Use your freedom to give. Use your freedom to teach the next generation. Use your freedom to stand for truth with grace and courage. May we never waste it. CLOSING ILLUSTRATION ONE LIFE TO GIVE- It was a quiet morning when the young man stood before the enemy. Nathan Hale was only twenty-one years old. He had served as a soldier in the American cause for freedom. He had been captured by the British during the Revolutionary War, and now he stood facing death. There was no crowd cheering him on. There was no parade. There was no flag waving above him in victory. There was only the seriousness of the moment and the weight of one young life being offered for a cause greater than himself. As the story has been remembered through history, Nathan Hale faced his final moments with courage and said, “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” That statement has echoed through the years because it reminds us that freedom is never cheap. It is paid for by sacrifice. It is preserved by courage. It is passed down by people who understand that life is not meant to be wasted on selfish things. But as great as love for country may be, there is an even greater purpose. The Christian life teaches us that we do not merely have one life to lose. We have one life to give. One life to give to Christ. One life to give to truth. One life to give to our families. One life to give to our church. One life to give in service to the nation God has allowed us to call home. Nathan Hale’s courage should stir our hearts, but the cross of Jesus Christ should command our lives. Hale gave his life for the cause of liberty. Christ gave His life for the salvation of the world. The flag reminds us to be thankful for our country. The cross reminds us to be surrendered to our Saviour. True patriotism is not proud boasting. It is humble gratitude. It is thanking God for America while asking God to make us the kind of people who are worthy of the blessings we have received. It is a father leading his home in prayer. It is a mother teaching her children to love God and do right. It is a church staying faithful to the Word of God. It is a citizen living honestly, working diligently, serving others, and praying earnestly for the nation. It is a Christian saying, “Lord, I have only one life. Help me not to waste it.” Nathan Hale’s words still challenge us: “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” May we take that spirit of sacrifice and lift it even higher. May we say, “I only have one life, and I want to give it to the greatest purpose of all — living for Jesus Christ, loving my family, strengthening my church, and serving my nation for the glory of God.” America needs more than citizens who enjoy freedom. America needs Christians who will use their freedom to serve God. So let us thank God for our nation. Let us pray for our leaders. Let us honor those who sacrificed before us. Let us teach the next generation that liberty is a gift from God and a responsibility before God. And let us give our lives to the highest cause under Heaven. Not merely to live free. But to live faithful. TAKE HOME LIFE APPLICATIONS 1. I will pray for my nation this week. “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;” 1 Timothy 2:1, KJV Simple Explanation: This week, I will take time each day to pray for our nation, our leaders, our churches, our families, and the lost. 2. I will use my freedom to stand for what is right. “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13, KJV Simple Explanation: This week, I will not be ashamed of the Bible, the Gospel, or the truth of God. I will stand with a kind spirit and a firm heart. 3. I will serve someone in love. “By love serve one another.” Galatians 5:13b, KJV Simple Explanation: This week, I will look for one person I can help, encourage, invite, or serve in Jesus’ name. GOSPEL CALL There is a freedom greater than American freedom. It is freedom from sin. A person may live in a free country and still be bound by sin. Jesus came to set sinners free. He died on the cross. He shed His blood. He was buried. He rose again. He offers salvation to all who will call upon Him by faith. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13, KJV If you are not saved, today is the day to trust Jesus Christ as your Saviour. SAVED CALL TO DECISION Christian, what are you doing with your freedom? Are you wasting it? Are you using it for comfort only? Are you using it for self? Or are you stewarding it for God? Today, we should come before the Lord and say: “Lord, thank You for freedom. Help me not to waste it. Help me use it to pray, serve, witness, stand, give, love, and obey.” CLOSING ILLUSTRATION “The Torch Must Be Passed” Source: Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, January 5, 1967 Inaugural Address. Ronald Reagan warned that freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. That means freedom must be passed on. It must be taught. It must be guarded. It must be valued. It must be defended. But for the Christian, there is an even deeper truth. Faith must also be passed on. The next generation needs more than fireworks. They need the fear of God. They need more than flags. They need faith. They need more than stories of the past. They need the Word of God. They need to see parents and grandparents who pray. They need to see church members who serve. They need to see believers who love the Lord. They need to see Christians who Trust and Obey. Freedom is a gift. The Gospel is a treasure. The next generation is watching. May we never waste it.

thank you @BTS_twt for giving an album that demands to be dissected on every literary level & understood deeper than just sound. my time with arirang was well spent ♡