Washington Nationals defy the experts, the odds, and history to become World Champions - Win five straight do or die games and four road games to shock sports world!!

Finally, after three years of political chaos, the Washington Nationals baseball team brought sanity, community and joy to the nation's capital.

It is the first world championship for the Nationals!

It was the first World Series in history in which the visiting team won every game!

The Nationals beat the favorite four times in Houston!

The last time a Washington team won the World Series was in 1933!

In May the Nats were 19-31, in last place!

The Nats won five do or die games in the playoffs!

The Nationals consistently came from behind in the late innings to win!

The Nats are the third DC sports team to win a world championship recently!

The Washington Capitals and Washington Mystics also won world championships!

Nats pitcher Stephen Strasburg was 5-0 in playoffs and Series MVP!

The owner of the Nationals is 94 years old!

David verses Goliath and David won!

Thank you Washington Nationals for giving Washington, DC a reason to smile!

  

The Melchizedek Chronicles – NEWS BULLETIN for the Millennial – What a Friend You have in Jesus!

For Seekers of Truth

You know, if Jesus of Nazareth were alive today, he would be a Millennial, just like many of you.  Of course, his message needs to be heard by people of all ages, but he would be a Millennial so it is really meant for you.

Now, he had quite a resume for someone just thirty-three years old.  Truth is, he really only held one job his whole life and that was only for the last three years of his life.  It seems he was content living at home and being a professional student until reaching thirty.

His job began at the “Great Awakening” when his cousin John (the Baptist), the voice in the wilderness, Baptized Jesus.  It ended when he was crucified just three years later.

Think about it, two thousand years ago when Jesus actually lived, there was no technology.  Imagine a life with no smart phones, smarter televisions, gaming, social networking, bathrooms, cars, GPS, texting, and all those other distractions of civilization.

No cops patrolled the streets, just legions of soldiers from the mighty Roman Empire.  No cell phones to tap, computers to hack, and certainly no lame street media and their fake news brainwashing you.

Nothing was more important to Jesus than family and friends.

Yet in spite of his lack of worldly experience, he did have a few notable attributes.  First, he was the greatest Wizard to ever live because his electrifying White Magic worked miracles and wonders.

Jesus also had unimaginable knowledge and wisdom.  Back when he was just fourteen, he went missing one day and his panicked parents found him in a Jewish Synagogue, debating theology with a large group of religious scholars and holy people.

Seems Jesus was not fond of bureaucracies, especially stagnate ones. Nor did he like worn out institutions.  To him it seemed they tended to follow a pattern of being set up to serve people only to wind serving their own needs.  Their concept of serving begins with self-preservation.

Class distractions, religions, race, ethnic and cultural differences were more disruptions from our true purpose.  Jesus knew the elusive truth, and he knew we needed help, spiritual help, to find it.

The world his generation would inherit from their parents and grandparents back then was riddled with lies, hatred, bias, corruption, poisonings, wars, immorality, slavery, cultural and political polarization.

Sound familiar?

It was not a pretty sight to behold.

Yet people from near and far, far away recognized from the moment he was born and the world was illuminated by joyous angels that Baby Jesus was destined for something very special in his life.

Some even regarded his birth as fulfillment of the ancient Biblical prophecies from many cultures, races, and religions foretelling of the new Messiah.  Jesus Christ was the son of the Unknowable One, God, yet he walked among us.

As Jesus often reminded us, we are all creations of the Creator.  Spiritually, we are all equal reflections of our One Creator.  Sadly, we lost the ability to open our heart and soul to this truth.

So, Jesus spent the next three years of his ministry travelling the countryside telling everyone who would listen of the pathway to the light.  His message was all spelled out in the New Testament of the Bible.

In the end, he gave his life so that future generations would be inspired to find their own path back home, to Oneness with the Creator.  He taught of love, peace, brotherhood, respect, compassion, empathy, joy and happiness.  How it all was within our grasp.

Most of all, he taught us who we are.  He introduced us to our spiritual self, meant to co-exist with your physical self and make you whole.

Our physical self is the vessel for this lifetime as embodied in our DNA which creates the Body and Mind.  But our spiritual self is also the one direct connection to God, our Creator.  It consists of the Soul and Spirit.

Our Soul is custodian of all our memories from this lifetime, all our memories of prior lifetimes, and the collective consciousness of our Creator and Creation.  You might say our Soul is our “avatar.”

  av·a·tar

/ˈavəˌtär/

noun

HINDUISM

a manifestation of a deity or released soul in bodily form on earth; an incarnate divine teacher.

an icon or figure representing a particular person in video games, Internet forums, etc.

Jesus might be the ultimate Avatar.

As for the Spirit, it is the driving force behind our imagination, creativity, willingness to serve all others, and desire to protect all of Creation the Earth, the cosmos and what is beyond our ability to comprehend, yet.

Action heroes are figments of our imagination but Jesus was real and walked among us, Avatar or not.  He is the road map you will not find on your GPS nor triangulate with your Smart Phone.  You can only find the way through your non-physical self, your spiritual self.  The Heart, the Mind, the Soul and the Spirit will get you there if you just read the Truth, he left for us.

You have no idea what a great friend you have in Jesus.  Please do not waste the knowledge he left for you.  Find synchronicity between your spiritual life and your physical existence with prayer, meditation and fasting.

Accept your co-creator responsibilities for Creation and fix what is wrong in our physical world, for all to share and enjoy.  Understand the amazing wonders you can achieve when you are guided by the gifts God gave you of the Soul and Spirit.

Learn the power of the perfect love of the Creator in creating all that was, is, or ever will be, including you.  Make a difference for others and your rewards will be bountiful.

Jesus did not need technology to produce scientific marvels and wonders.  He transcended the limitation of mankind, violated all laws of nature, physics, and medicine, and gave hope for the salvation of all alive and yet to be born.

Some feared him and his ability to win the hearts and minds of the people.  Others coveted his powers and relationship to God.  But the people, the forgotten and invisible souls throughout the Earth loved him and his message of hope, redemption, and salvation for all.

When he walked on water they were stunned.  When he healed the sick, they were astounded.  When he raised the dead, they were awakened by the brilliant purity of his light and magnificence of the Creator’s love for us all.

Follow the path of Jesus to attain immortal Oneness with God, the Unknowable One. God will never forget or give up on God’s Creations, us!  If only we do not give up on God…

p.s. Even if you are not a Millennial you are still a creation of the Creator.  This message is for you.  My that Jesus sure sounds like a Millennial.  

Attention Chinese and other students and job seekers coming to America - What they do not tell you about cultural differences…

Honor and Respect the Differences

I have had the opportunity to counsel and mentor Chinese students concerning how to adjust to life in America as well as help them understand some of the cultural differences they face.

Whether you are here for the education, or the opportunity to remain and work here, certain cultural differences do exist and your time here might be better spent if you understand them.

The English Language

Many foreign students face the fear of not being able to communicate here, and are reluctant to jump into discussions because they believe they might be misunderstood because of their difficulty speaking English.

Do not be.  First, and as a natural born American who has lived throughout the nation and was a newspaper and communications specialist, you are not alone.  America is no different than most nations, there are vast regional and geographic differences in the dialect and pronunciation of English by Americans, let alone foreigners.

A Nation of Immigrants

We take great pride being the melting pot of the world in terms of immigration.  In fact, with the exception of a few million Native Americans, everyone else in America comes from somewhere else, whether this generation or throughout our history.  In truth we are the largest nation in the world whose entire population came from somewhere else.

When our parents, grandparents, or distant relatives came to America it was to enjoy the individual freedom and self-determination the new world had to offer.  In spite of all the technology and advancements of humanity, and the stunning fact that America has only existed 241 years, people still come here for the same reason.

A great education system has been developed here, but you can find great universities all over the world.  What you cannot find is the cultural foundation of America, which is truly a melting pot for the rest for the world.  Preserving your own culture while blending into the American culture is consistent with what we do.

A Beacon of Light for the World

America has been a beacon of light for the rest of the world, even though you have thousands of years of history and we do not even have 250 years.  There is great truth in the cliché that America is “the land of opportunity,” because we were fortunate our Founding Fathers created an America that would serve as a beacon of light to all those living in other nations who faced corrupt governments, faced living with very limited rights of freedom, self-expression, the right to dissent, and the right to change leaders.

The Miracle of America

Our rapid rise from struggling colonial rule to a free and independent democracy is truly the miracle of America.  We did not have thousands of years of history to draw upon.  No form of monarchy, dictatorship, socialist, or communist structure offered what we needed.

So, our Founding Fathers created something new, that never existed before, when they wrote our Constitution.  They also recognized there were things being done in America because of the early influence of other nations, that were inherently wrong and had to be corrected in time.

Slavery could not exist in a nation guaranteeing individual freedom to all.  Nor could religious, race, or ethic rules stand in the way of equality and justice for all.  Of course, we had faults, but we also were forced to deal with the faults because our Founding Fathers created a blueprint for the future by guaranteeing freedom and liberty for all.  While all is still not well in America when it comes to bias and discrimination, we have made great strides.

Competition and Excellence

America thrives on competition and excellence using both as motivators for our economic engine, our education, and all other aspects of life.  Unfortunately, many aspects are still in need of tremendous improvement.  That does not include the economic engine of capitalism, the strength of our military, the fierce independence of our people, nor the high standard we expect in our quality of life.

Chinese students in particular might have a bit of trouble understanding this form of motivation.  What I have noticed from you are a generation of kids who grew up after the incredible turmoil of the early 20^th Century as your country went from isolation under warlords, to rejection of the western ways other countries tried to impose on China, to a Communist system fighting for its life to stay separate from the Soviet Empire who was aggressively seeking to control China.

Now, after the system of Communism collapsed throughout the world, and you are one of a handful of nations still embracing the guiding principles of Communism, dramatic changes are coming to China.  In order to be a super power, and I do not claim that is such a good thing, one has to have one of the most powerful economies in history which is why there is still only one super-power.

Yet China, and India certainly will deserve a seat at the table of super powers in the near future which is good because the USA is quite tired of dining alone I can assure you.

President Xí Jìnpíng of China

Xi Jinping currently serves as General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission. 

President Xí Jìnpíng could become to China what our most beloved President Abraham Lincoln is to America, the guiding light bringing our nation out of the darkness and into the light.

Every so often in history there comes a person who changes the world for good and Xí Jìnpíng may very well be the Chinese contribution to future world security.  He is the bridge between a chaotic and troubled past and a hopeful future.  During the thousands of years of human evolution China has made many of the greatest contributions by nations through Taoism, Traditional Chinese Medicine, philosophy, art, science, and many other fields.

When we look to our past to find the things that were essential to our future, China, and India, rank among the greatest civilizations.  Ironically, many Chinese students have little awareness of their rich history because it took place before the rise of Communism, and it is a heritage you should seek out.

Sharing Cultural History

When you come to America, many of us are as hungry to learn about China as you are to learn about America.  You should be proud and aware of your rich history, and share with those you meet here.  You also should be proud of the doors to the future being opened by President Xí Jìnpíng.

Make no mistake, China and India have a long way to go to be able to offer individual freedom and equality to all their citizens, but they are making progress and that should be supported.  We in America were blessed to experience such change in the beginning of our history, not after the first 7,000 years.

No country is expected to be like America, because what works in America may be too extreme for those with a history.  The Chinese, Indians, and Russians all have gone through many leaders and “isms” in the course of their evolvement.  None ever embraced the American brand of Democracy.  It would be foreign to the people and much too radical a change.  But we can all move toward the common goal of insuring individual freedom and equality.

Know your history, be proud of the many contributions your country has made to mankind, and be willing to share that information with Americans hungry to learn about the rest of the world.

The Terracotta Army: First Emperor Qin's Buried Battalions, and the Great Wall are among the oldest of Chinese historic sites, both dating around 2,300 years ago.

       

Photo taken on July 13, 2016 shows a bronze cauldron at Yinxu, or the Ruins of Yin, one of China's oldest archaeological sites, in Anyang, Central China's Henan province. Named after the last capital of China's first recorded dynasty Shang (16-11 cent. BC), which was in Anyang, Henan, the Ruins of Yin were famous for the discovery of oracle bones and script. [Photo/Xinhua] 

Yin Xu

The archaeological site of Yin Xu, close to Anyang City, some 500 km south of Beijing, is an ancient capital city of the late Shang Dynasty (1300 - 1046 BC). It testifies to the golden age of early Chinese culture, crafts and sciences, a time of great prosperity of the Chinese Bronze Age. A number of royal tombs and palaces, prototypes of later Chinese architecture, have been unearthed on the site, including the Palace and Royal Ancestral Shrines Area, with more than 80 house foundations, and the only tomb of a member of the royal family of the Shang Dynasty to have remained intact, the Tomb of Fu Hao. The large number and superb craftsmanship of the burial accessories found there bear testimony to the advanced level of Shang crafts industry. Inscriptions on oracle bones found in Yin Xu bear invaluable testimony to the development of one of the world’s oldest writing systems, ancient beliefs and social systems.

Layer	Oracle bone period	Kings	Approximate dates
Yinxu I		Pan Geng, Xiao Xin, Xiao Yi	1300–1250 BCE
Yinxu II	I	Wu Ding	1250–1192 BCE
	II	Zu Geng, Zu Jia	1191–1148 BCE
Yinxu III	III	Lin Xin, Geng Ding
	IV	Wu Yi, Wen Wu Ding	1147–1102 BCE
Yinxu IV	V	Di Yi, Di Xin	1101–1046 BCE

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