Nomad On Air

Whatever God has promised He will do.

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"Satan knows what's wrong with you. But only GOD KNOWS HOW TO FIX YOU." -Mom Carol Hall #typography #truth #God #photography #sonya7 #japan https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo3Zq1_n6bP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=masyw3hkybdi

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WOTD: "Intoku" Intoku, as I understand it, is Japanese (noun) that means good done in secret, specifically the act of doing good secretly, for its own sake. #dailyart #4pics1word #4pics1wordkeyb #Photography #Japan #curate #artist #gallery #summer #japan #photographer #August #Kyoto #arashiyama #nara #NaraPark #deer #travel #adventure (at 奈良公園 -Nara Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnVMsMGHnbp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xbeqehxb12vq

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Happy Birthday, @lucyinthesky925 ❤️ Your worth is far above rubies. Continue growing in intimacy with Christ. Love you. 😘 #Photography #NikonD90 #photographer #travel #escapade #adventure #japan #Kyoto #Arashiyama #Model #nikon50mm18 (at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoJewARHSFu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16ua1euv62ps3

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"I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me; I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side. PSALM 3:5-6 #psalm #verse #love #Jesus #comfort #Nara #NaraPark #travel #japan #adventure #deer #photographer #photography #vsco #iphonephotography #iphone (at 奈良公園 -Nara Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn-z5JJnYbp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=109v8aa65d2pa

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I’m going to die.

One day, I know I will. And that won’t be the end of everything. It is the beginning of a book that has no ending. It will be forever. I’ll fade from this world. Generations after generations. People will forget about me. But... there is Somebody who knew me right from the start, who walked with me on earth, who showed me the stars, the deepest seas, the calm before the storm and my bright morning star. Jesus. Then He’d walk me on the streets of gold. We’ll meet on the hill with a tree planted on it. Our meeting place. There He breathe life. I breathe peace. Seated under the tree watching over the new Jerusalem. No more pain, no more suffering. Kids playing outside. Everything is just so alive more than what living meant here on earth. 

I know one day You’ll be here with us soon. I’m so excited and gets kilig every time I think about finally seeing You. Haaaayyyyyyy... See you soon, Lord. =’) 

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“Love doesn’t leave just because the person does.” 

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I need help. Is it a sin to have tattoos? I'm fixing to get one but it has to deal with my testimony. I know it is mentioned in the bible but I don't know much knowledge about it. & I've heard that some people take it out of context.

Scripture and Tattoos

The main scripture verse that people use against tattoos is in Leviticus:

Leviticus 19:28 – “Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.” (KJV)

While some believe the scripture is clear that the verse tells us not to cut on our bodies, which is what tattooing is, there is much more to interpreting this statement. In context this verse is discussing preparation for death in which many bodies were tattooed with pagan religious symbols. Since God’s commandments prohibit Jews and Christians from worshiping other gods, it would be logical that God would prohibit these death preparation tattoos.

However, it is also clear that many dictates of that particular time in history no longer apply. There are scriptures in the Old Testament that tell women to keep their heads covered at all time. Others tell people they cannot eat certain types of meat. Still others prohibit certain types of haircuts. They all had their purposes at the time. Yet, many of those rules no longer apply in the New Testament.

Yet, just clinging to the New Testament not directly prohibiting tattoos is not necessarily a clear approach, either. The New Testament does not directly prohibit things like bestiality or prostitution of a daughter, but Christian believe those things are sins. How do we know the fine line? Just saying that “Well, the New Testament doesn’t directly tell me it’s a sin, so I can do it,” is often looking for an easy out in a difficult decision.

Is It Only Banned for the Dead?

Others use the reference to the dead as justification for getting tattoos while alive. There is debate today regarding this reference. Many biblical scholars believe that there are two distinct acts being discussed in this scripture. There is the tattooing of the dead and then there is the marking of the living. Other scholars see it only as reference to the dead.

The Body is the Temple of God

There is little question that the Bible states clearly how our bodies are the Temple of God making it important that we care for our bodies with the same love we give to God. Christians against tattooing believe that this scripture from 1 Corinthians is another reason a person should not get a tattoo:

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 – “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.” (NIV)

This scripture does not ban tattoos, but it does bring up the question as to why a person wants to get a tattoo and which tattoos to get. As with some sin it is not the act but the intent that matters. If the act of getting tattoo is rebellion against parents, authority, etc. – then it is a sin. For instance, if your parents tell you not to get a tattoo and you do it to spite them, then getting a tattoo is sinful, because God’s commandment calls for you to “honor your father and your mother” (Exodus 20:12).

The other question to ask yourself is if your tattoo is edifying God. Since tattooing is very much debated by biblical scholars, do you really want to take a chance on getting a tattoo that does not honor God? Are you getting a tattoo just to fit in or are you getting a tattoo to glorify the Lord? Remember, you are supposed to be in the world, not of the world. While many tattoos are beautiful, they tend to honor the world rather than God.

Getting a tattoo is something that should not be taken lightly. It is a well-debated issue in the Christian community, and there are differing opinions as to whether a tattoo is sinful or not. As a Christian, decisions need to be made with your eyes on God. So, if you do choose to get a tattoo, remember that, while man looks at the outside appearance, God looks at the heart.

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Autumn Araullo 😃

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Pag ininform ka niyang may girlfriend na raw sya. You be like: "Thanks for the info kaso wala akong Pocky." 😂😂😂 Pocky Day daw bukas sabi ng estudyante ko kaya bumili ako kahit mas na-heartbroken ako sa space na hinihingi ng toblerone. 😭😭😭 #PockyDay #WalangPockySayo

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My students are so talented. 😭😭😭 I took some photos of my favorites. I feel like a proud mama. 😊　 #manga #art #japan #juniorhighschool

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Sweet November

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Changing seasons make the most beautiful clouds. My phone can't even get how vibrant the clouds' colors were at 6 am today. #NoFilter #AwesomeGod

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As the Scriptures say, “People are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers and the flower fades. But the word of the Lord remains forever.” 1 Peter 1:24-25New Living Translation (NLT)

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Instead of asking God "Why?" Ask Him "What is this for?" What goes up must come down. LIVE ABOVE THE CLOUDS. Thank You Jesus. 主は素晴らしい！(*≧∀≦*)

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I saw the dress I can't wait to be on sale a month ago. A supposed b-day gift for myself. Yes. You have to reward yourself sometimes. (Not all the time 😊) And there I was standing in front of that dress looking at the price tag. It's on sale darling!!! *I can't hold my tears, 50% off baby! "Lord, ito na ba yun?" ヽ(￣▽￣)ノ I had to bargain with myself because I'm saving up for something more important. So I decided to walk away telling myself "You are more than this Key. You don't need this Key. Discipline Key. Prinsipyo Key. Pagkatao Key. May darating pang iba Key. Yung mas better. Yung para sayo talaga. Lahat na nasabi ko sa sarili ko just to save my money. Hayyy #TheStruggleIsReal #WhyMillenialsArePoor 😂😂😂

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Who else have their malongs at home? I'm interested to know what else I can do with malong aside from being my comfy buddy in this cozy weather. I hope someone could make a clothing line out of malong materials. Culture and fashion at its finest :) #Cooltura