Kudos To Green Beret Heroes Sgt. 1st Class Charles Martland & Capt. Daniel Quinn For Their Righteous Acts By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

 Sgt. 1st Class Charles Martland

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/apr/28/green-beret-martland-hunter-army/

When is a hero 'not' a hero?

Apparently, when the US Army is pretending to be 'politically correct' by throwing out two heroes responsible for truly good and righteous acts.

Capt. Daniel Quinn

http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/2015/09/30/defenders-mount-support-ousted-green-beret-charles-martland/72996486/

This is exactly what happened to two Green Berets, Capt. Daniel Quinn and Sgt.1st Class Charles Martland after 'dealing with' an Afghan police commander who likes little boys way too much.

"At issue was a 2011 altercation that Martland and a Green Beret officer had with the Afghan police commander, who was known for sexually abusing a boy and chaining the child to his bed."
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/apr/28/green-beret-martland-hunter-army/

If you've never heard of this type of behavior before, readers, you are in for a shock.

"Called bacha bazi, or “boy play,” the abuse is a longtime custom practiced in parts of Afghanistan — and in Iraq and other Middle Eastern places where American troops have served for more than a decade, analysts have said."
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/apr/28/green-beret-martland-hunter-army/

and

http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/28/politics/green-beret-discharged-for-beating-alleged-child-rapist-speaks-out/

You see, in Afghanistan, it is their 'culture' to rape and molest young boys for their entertainment.  The men, I mean.  And worse still, US military service members are prevented from interfering with such 'practices'.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/21/world/asia/us-soldiers-told-to-ignore-afghan-allies-abuse-of-boys.html?_r=0

This is one way men treat boy children like sexual play things in this video of the 'dancing boys' known as 'Bacha Bazi':
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IABZVbQ_rbg

and:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIPBGC3QOWE

There is a price to pay for being allowed the 'privilege' of gaining the trust of and interacting with the local Afghans, to which our heroes said, in effect, 'no thanks to you, buddy', referring to Afghan Local Police commander Abdul Rahman in particular.
http://www.stripes.com/news/green-beret-who-hit-admitted-afghan-child-rapist-will-stay-in-the-army-1.406959

Turning a blind eye to this brand of pedophilia just wasn't going to cut it at all for our guys here.

But I can report a 'somewhat' happy ending with what follows.

Brave Hero Capt. Daniel Quinn has left the US Army, while Brave Hero Sgt. 1st Class Charles Martland has been allowed to stay in the Army.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/04/29/army-retains-decorated-green-beret-it-planned-to-kick-out-over-confronting-afghan-child-rapist.html

and

http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/28/politics/green-beret-afghan-police-confrontation/

We are so grateful for Sgt. 1st Class Charles Martland and for Capt. Daniel Quinn, that they and their families and friends may now have some peace of heart over this matter

Thank you, Gentlemen, for your bravery, courage, honor and determination.  We are very sorry for the pains you have endured.

May your moral decency ever spread and flourish and reach all souls across the globe.

And may God truly bless you fine Soldiers, you fine Americans, with an abundance of all the good things you deserve so much.

With love in Christ,
Rev. Barb

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"Easter -- A Season For God And Family" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

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Dear Ones:

     We live in a hustling, bustling 'work-a-day' world...And it's not always easy to take time to 'smell the daffodils and tulips'.

     But today is a special day.  Today is the most important day for Christians all over the world, because it heralds the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus.

     We take time out from our busy lives today to worship and spend the day with family and friends.

     We pray, we hunt for eggs, have fun with the children, enjoy a wonderful Easter meal together....And, more likely than not, eat way more chocolate than we ought to!

     Yet, amid all this 'fun', there are times when true 'spiritual breakthroughs' occur, for the very fabric of this day lends itself to discussions and meditations of all that is God-breathed.

     In fact, Easter is a time when some may even decide that they wish to be baptized.
     And here I have some interesting information for you:  Did you know that any baptized Christian may baptize another with 'full authority'?  It's true.
  (Disclaimer: I realize that certain denominations do not consider laity to be 'qualified' in this regard, except in emergencies, and that certain denominations and individuals do not feel that a 'woman' (myself) is qualified to be clergy and speak as I do, but for those who are other-minded, please read on.)
 

The Great Commission

¹⁶ Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. ¹⁷ When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. ¹⁸ Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. ¹⁹ Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ²⁰ and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Mt 28:16-20 (NIV)

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+28&version=NIV

 

     My message to you is this:  one need not necessarily use 'Jordon River water' to baptize a person seized by the Spirit of the Lord and asking for a fellow Believer to baptize them.

     Any Believer may take pure water and 'bless it' for Holy use and then proceed to use it to 'baptize'.

     ALL Christian Believers are qualified and, are indeed, 'commanded' to GO FORTH and baptize others in the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit!

     From a 'private baptism' in a family bathroom on Easter Day to a heart-wrenching, yet life-affirming one performed in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) on a precious infant in an 'Isolette' (using sterile water and a sterile eye-dropper), one never knows when the need to baptize may appear.

     So, dear ones, if someone should ever ask you to baptize them, proudly proclaim your 'authority' as a Believer and do it!

     Whether it be a 'normal day', at an 'accident scene' or other disaster or when clergy are simply unavailable, step up and fulfill that request.

       Do it and live, so that the person you baptize can 'live', just as Christ lives and bids us to be his 'hands, feet and hearts' on this earth.

May Your Easter Be Especially Blessed,

Rev. Barb

www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com 

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"It's Easter And We Are Blessed" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

It's Easter and we know we are blessed...
for Christ has arisen!



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"Today Is Good Friday" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

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           But before the Glory, there shall be pain...

"Christians Are Still Being Crucified This Holy Thursday" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

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 Dear Ones:

     Tonight is the night we celebrate 'The Last Supper', and we do this in remembrance of Christ on the night before he is arrested, prosecuted, sentenced and crucified. 
     For those who live in a place where they are free to practice Christianity in relative peace and safety, let us give thanks that they are free to worship. 
     Yet, as we reflect this Easter-tide, may we also be acutely aware of and remember Christians in parts of the world where they are persecuted, tortured, reviled and literally crucified, themselves, to this day. 
     And so we pray:

  
Dear Heavenly Father:
      We come to you this Holy Thursday with heavy hearts, as we remember what befell our beloved Jesus. 
     Yet we can't help wondering how different our lives would be, had you not allowed your Son to be sacrificed for us.  Who would 'lead' us?  Who would sustain us and give us hope in the world today? 
     We thank you, Father and are very grateful for this day of remembrance and humility, even though this night anoints us with great sadness. 
     Please reconcile this for us, Lord, so that we can best serve you.
Please give our hearts more courage and understanding as we celebrate today's Last Supper in remembrance of our Lord. 
     It grieves us that in this day and age, there are those who are yet so very persecuted for worshiping our Savior and that Christians are still being crucified.

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     Thus, we pray for all Christians, near and far.  God, shield them and frustrate their tormentors.      Remembering that our brother Jesus will return, we are at peace as we await upon this. 
     We pray these things in the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
AMEN
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 Brothers & Sisters:
     I believe that those who die at the hands of Christianophobes all over the globe shall receive a special place in Heaven.
     They shall be close to our Heavenly Father, Jesus, Mary, and all the Saints and with kith and kin through the ages who, also, fought and died for that 'carpenter's boy'.
     So let us be fearless today and ever more, as we await the final return and a joyous reunion. 
     Be of good cheer this holy night, dear ones, even in the darkness of this night.

With Love in Christ,
Rev. Barbara Sexton
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"Maundy Thursday Blessings To You" From Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

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"A Blessed Palm Sunday Healing Message For You" From Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

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Dear Ones:
     I relay to you a most heartfelt Palm Sunday greeting with a message of healing for you during this Holy Week.
     Palm Sunday is, traditionally, a day of 'triumph'.  It heralds a joyous reception of our Savior Jesus, replete with cheers and shouts of joy as he passes by the crowd.
     But, even with all the happiness this day brings, there is an undercurrent of not only sadness, but of anticipation and even 'dread', as well.
     Those who know this Gospel story, know that Jesus will soon be arrested, sentenced and crucified before long.
     So, too, do our modern day Christian celebrations sometimes become 'marred' and mired in sadness as relatives and friends, of different denominations (or of no denomination at all, meaning agnostics and atheists) gather for holidays like Easter and Christmas.
     We know that no matter how much 'joyous fun' we are supposed to have, there is bound to be a 'thing or two' that sets our loved ones 'on edge' and causes strife during the holidays.
     Sometimes, the controversial subject causing discord is interpersonal in nature.
     But, sometimes, religious and denominational differences also rear their heads and this is where my message comes in.
     It is this:  when loved ones debate about 'interdenominational differences', remember that, in Christ, there is only one way.
     And that is the Way of Jesus!
¹⁹ Do not quench the Spirit. ²⁰ Do not treat prophecies with contempt ²¹ but test them all; hold on to what is good, ²² reject every kind of evil."   1Thessalonians 5:19-22  (NIV)
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Thessalonians+5&version=NIV 
     So my suggestion for you this Easter, however you choose, as a Christian, to celebrate it with family and friends is this:
     Celebrate that which you hold sacred in common.  Cast aside that which divides you.  And, above all, remember to 'celebrate the good' this Easter.
     Yes, Holy Week is rift with agonizing sadness.
     But, like a spring bulb hunkering just below the surface of sweet dirt, we know that we are on the brink of 'witnessing' the amazing Resurrection of Christ.
     It's spectacular, it's a wonderment and we stand in awe of spring life, and in awe of eternal life.
With Love in Christ,
Rev. Barbara Sexton
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

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"May God Bless You This Thanksgiving" By Rev. Barbara Sexton 'Dear Ones Healing Ministry'

"A Biochemist Explains 'Zuccotti Lung' Blamed On Norovirus" By Rev. Barbara Sexton 'Dear Ones Healing Ministry'

courtesy: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/133669113.html

Dear Ones:
     The 'seriousness' of various illnesses and diseases for the human body resides on a scale of relativity.
     Lice...while a nuisance, in general...is not that big a deal when it is properly dealt with. (OCCUPY PORTLAND)
LINK: http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2011/11/biochemists-natural-traditional.html
     Then we have a couple of cases of what is known as 'drug resistant tuberculosis (TB), and all of a sudden things take a serious turn for the worse. (OCCUPY ATLANTA)
     Much worse, in fact.
LINK:  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001141/  
     Indeed, the two known cases of drug-resistant TB are now being treated so that they will: 1) not die and 2) not potentially spread this difficult-to-eradicate form of TB to others in the population.
LINK: http://atlanta.cbslocal.com/2011/11/10/tuberculosis-breaks-out-at-occupy-atlantas-base/
     Are you with me so far?  When those with SERIOUS illnesses and diseases DO NOT SEEK AND/OR RECEIVE TREATMENT, they pose a risk not only to THEMSELVES...but to OTHERS, as well.  This is a FACT.
     Whatever one might think about the "OCCUPY" protests, society must be protected from disease outbreak, even when the patient his or herself refuses same.
     Here is a link to an article I wrote on ALL the possible 'outbreaks'/illnesses/diseases OCCUPY protesters may have to contend with:
LINK:  http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2011/10/occupy-protesters-face-many-disease.html
     Not so surprisingly,  we are now receiving reports of recent outbreaks of what has been dubbed 'Zuccotti Lung'.
     Here's a 'local report' on this:
LINK: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/11/11/report-health-concerns-grow-at-zuccotti-park/
     The interesting thing is that, according to medical authorities, COUGHING is not necessarily a sign or symptom of the Norovirus which is claimed by some to be the infectious agent responsible for 'Zuccotti Lung'.
     For those who are interested, Norovirus was previously known as the Norwalk agent (Norwalk, Ohio, that is).
LINK: http://www.ictvonline.org/index.asp?bhcp=1
     It's also known as the 'Winter vomiting sickness'.
LINK: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/norovirus/Pages/Introduction.aspx
     OTHER symptoms not routinely listed by the CDC which can accompany Norovirus infection include: "general lethargy, weakness, muscle aches, headache, coughs, and low-grade fever".
LINK: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norovirus
LINK: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/norovirus/Pages/symptoms.aspx
     And here:
LINK: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/norovirus/Pages/Introduction.aspx

     Since a virus--any virus--'commandeers' the body, every single cell and organ system are affected one way or another and to one degree or another.  It all depends upon the particular viral agent involved.
     We must take a person's immune status into account as well.
     Thus, it is quite possible that 'Zuccotti Lung' is due to Norovirus alone, although I would like to see more epidemiological data before I draw that specific conclusion.
     It is possible that this 'food-borne' disease, which is spread by humans and their secretions and primarily affects the GI tract, happens to have a strong 'respiratory' ('coughing') component in Zuccotti Park for some reason.
     These are the factors at Zuccotti which could well contribute to lung involvement in the norovirus outbreak: moisture and MOLD GROWTH, close quarters, sharing of saliva via food, drink and smoke and contamination of food with feces transferred by unwashed hands.
     Those who smoke, by definition, have compromised lung immunity, so Zuccotti Lung may well turn out to be a 'rogue' gastroenteritis gone wild, causing coughing and breathing difficulties along with the vomiting and diarrhea...but only time will tell if this is the case. 
     It may well be that authorities will be forced to close the place down as more and more cases of 'Zuccotti Lung' appear over the next days and weeks.

     But my concern goes way beyond this obvious fact.
     I would like to say here and now the exact same thing I would tell any of my loved ones who presently are 'camping' in NYC and anywhere else where DISEASE AND ILLNESS have OBVIOUSLY broken out...and that is to LEAVE IMMEDIATELY!

     Yes, LEAVE IMMEDIATELY if you are in an OCCUPY camp area where either TB or Norovirus or both and/or something else have emerged.

     And GET YOURSELF CHECKED OUT AND TREATED IF NECESSARY BY A COMPETENT HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL.

     I'm not just saying this as 'Rev. Barb', but as a mother and grandmother, as a biochemist, but also as an epidemiologist who has been 'studying these things' since way before many of the "OCCUPIERS" were even born.

     Please use your common sense and good intentions to care about others as you care about yourself!

     Under ideal conditions with good medical care and an intact immune system, most individuals can 'weather' the Norovirus just fine with good 'supportive care'.

     However, when the body is 'stressed' by cold, noise, agitation, anxiety, etc. and when there is a lack of ability to provide for regular bathing, clean clothes, good hygiene and sufficient containment and disposal of vomit and feces...plus there is 'sharing' of food, drink and 'smokeables'....NOROVIRUS BECOMES A PROBLEM, INDEED!

     Read this from the Gastroenteritis and Respiratory Virus Laboratory Branch of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), which is under the auspices of the  Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

    
"Norovirus—the stomach bug

• Norovirus is a highly contagious illness caused by infection with a virus called norovirus. It is often called by other names, such as viral gastroenteritis, stomach flu, and food poisoning.
• Norovirus infection causes acute gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines); the most common symptoms are diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain.
• Anyone can get norovirus, and they can have the illness multiple times during their lifetime.
• Norovirus is the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis in the United States.

Norovirus illness can be serious

• Norovirus can make people feel extremely ill and vomit or have diarrhea many times a day.
• Most people get better within 1 to 2 days.
• Dehydration can be a problem among some people with norovirus infection, especially the very young, the elderly, and people with other illnesses.

 

 Norovirus is highly contagious and spreads rapidly

• Noroviruses are highly contagious, and outbreaks are common due to the ease of transmission.
• People with norovirus are contagious from the moment they begin feeling ill to at least 3 days and perhaps for as long as 2 weeks after recovery, making control of this disease even more difficult.
• Norovirus can spread rapidly in closed environments like daycare centers and nursing homes

Many sources for norovirus infection

Noroviruses are found in the stool and vomit of infected people. People can become infected by

• Eating food or drinking liquids that are contaminated with norovirus.
• Touching surfaces or objects that are contaminated with norovirus, and then placing their hand in their mouth.
• Having direct contact with an infected person; for example, by exposure to the virus when caring for or when sharing food, drinks, or eating utensils with an infected person.

Tips to prevent the spread of norovirus

Practice proper hand hygiene: Wash your hands carefully with soap and water, especially after using the toilet and changing diapers and always before eating or preparing food. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers (containing at least 62% ethanol) may be a helpful addition to hand washing, but they are not a substitute for washing with soap and water. See “Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives.”

Take care in the kitchen: Carefully wash fruits and vegetables, and cook oysters and other shellfish thoroughly before eating them.
Do not prepare food while infected: People who are infected with norovirus should not prepare food for others while they have symptoms and for 3 days after they recover from their illness.
Clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces: After an episode of illness, such as vomiting or diarrhea, immediately clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces by using a bleach-based household cleaner as directed on the product label or a solution made by adding 5–25 tablespoons of household bleach to 1 gallon of water.
Wash laundry thoroughly: Immediately remove and wash clothing or linens that may be contaminated with vomit or fecal matter. Handle soiled items carefully—without agitating them—to avoid spreading virus. They should be laundered with detergent at the maximum available cycle length and then machine dried.

No specific treatment or vaccine for norovirus infection

• There is no vaccine to prevent norovirus infection, although this is an area of active research.
• There is no specific drug to treat people with norovirus illness.
• Rehydration is important for infected people—they must drink plenty of liquids to replace fluid lost through vomiting and diarrhea. In some cases, fluid may need to be given intravenously."

LINK: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/gastro/norovirus-keyfacts.htm

     No specific 'cure' for Norovirus exists and the possibility of 'complications evolving' for affected Zuccotti Park OCCUPY protesters increases every day.

     So please, I beg you, take care of your health and with the health of those around you, if you occupy or visit any of the OCCUPY campsites!

God Bless You

Rev. Barbara Sexton

"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com