O SLEEPER AWAKE! Born Again: George Whitefield (1714-1770)

Last week I saw The Great Awakening at the local theater which dramatized the life of George Whitefield. It was AWESOME! 

Then today, I came across this documentary on his life which is very interesting. 

YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN!

 

The New Birth

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Jhn 3:1

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There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a rulerof the Jews:

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Jhn 3:2

The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi,we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man cando these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.

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Jhn 3:3

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Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I sayunto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see thekingdom of God.

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Jhn 3:4

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Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he isold? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, andbe born?

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Jhn 3:5

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Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a manbe born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into thekingdom of God.

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Jhn 3:6

That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born ofthe Spirit is spirit.

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Jhn 3:7

Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

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Jhn 3:8

The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the soundthereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whitherit goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.

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Jhn 3:9

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Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these thingsbe?

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Jhn 3:10

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Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel,and knowest not these things?

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Jhn 3:11

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, andtestify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness.

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Jhn 3:12

If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, howshall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?

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Jhn 3:13

And no man hath ascended up to heaven, buthe that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which isin heaven.

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Jhn 3:14

And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even somust the Son of man be lifted up:

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Jhn 3:15

That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but haveeternal life.

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Jhn 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begottenSon, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, buthave everlasting life.

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Jhn 3:17

For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world;but that the world through him might be saved.

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Jhn 3:18

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He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he thatbelieveth not is condemned already, because he hath notbelieved in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

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Jhn 3:19

And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world,and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deedswere evil.

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Jhn 3:20

For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh tothe light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

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Jhn 3:21

But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deedsmay be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

More about THE GREAT AWAKENING

 

CITIZENFOUR

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2014's Academy Award® winning documentary CITIZENFOUR is a real life international thriller that unfolds by the minute. With unprecedented access, this gripping behind-the-scenes chronicle follows award winning director Laura Poitras (My Country, My Country) and journalist Glenn Greenwald's remarkable encounters with whistle-blower Edward Snowden in a hotel room in Hong Kong, as he hands over classified documents that provide evidence of mass indiscriminate and illegal invasions of privacy by the National Security Agency (NSA). The documentary not only shows the dangers of governmental surveillance, but makes audiences feel them. After seeing the film, viewers will never think the same way about their phone, e-mail, credit cards, web browser or digital footprint again.

TRAILER

 

MARCH 22, 2026

Current Location and Status

Edward Snowden currently resides in Russia. He has been living there since June 2013 after leaking classified documents that revealed extensive U.S. government surveillance programs. Initially, he stayed at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport for about a month before being granted asylum.

Citizenship and Legal Status

In 2022, Snowden became a naturalized citizen of Russia. He has also received a Russian passport, allowing him to live and work in the country legally.

Professional Life

Snowden has maintained a relatively low profile in Russia. He works in the IT sector for an unnamed company and has been involved with the Freedom of the Press Foundation, an organization focused on protecting journalists from government surveillance.

Public Engagement

While in Russia, Snowden has participated in various interviews and conferences via video link. He remains active on social media, although his posts are infrequent. His actions continue to spark debate regarding privacy and government surveillance.

Positive Outcomes of Edward Snowden's Actions

Increased Public Awareness

• Snowden's revelations brought global attention to mass surveillance practices by governments, particularly the NSA and GCHQ.
• The public became more informed about privacy issues and the extent of government monitoring.
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Legislative Changes

• The USA Freedom Act was passed in 2015, which aimed to limit bulk data collection by the NSA.
• In the UK, there have been calls for reforms to intelligence laws to enhance transparency and accountability.
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Corporate Response

• Major tech companies, including Apple and Google, improved their security measures and encryption to protect user data.
• Increased consumer demand for privacy led to stronger data protection practices across the tech industry.
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Cultural Shift

• Snowden's disclosures sparked a broader debate about the balance between national security and individual privacy rights.
• The "Snowden effect" led to a more critical view of government surveillance and a push for greater accountability.
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Whistleblower Protections

• His case highlighted the need for better protections for whistleblowers in the intelligence community, prompting discussions about legal reforms.
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International Impact

• Snowden's leaks influenced global discussions on privacy and surveillance, encouraging other countries to reconsider their own surveillance practices.
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These outcomes illustrate how Snowden's actions have had a lasting impact on privacy, legislation, and public discourse regarding government surveillance.

Rise Again 1976

 This song is so powerful and 50 years ago when I gave my life to the Lord Jesus Christ, I heard this music which brings me to tears... Thank You Lord Jesus!!!

Rise Again (Live)

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Dallas Holm, Gaither

Go ahead, drive the nails in my hands
Laugh at me where you stand
Go ahead, and say it isn't me
The day will come, when you will see!

'Cause I'll rise again
Ain't no power on earth can tie me down
Yes, I'll rise again
Death can't keep me in the ground!

Go ahead, and mock my name
My love for you is still the same
Go ahead, and bury me
But very soon I will be free!

'Cause I'll rise again
Ain't no power on earth can tie me down
Yes, I'll rise again
Death can't keep me in the ground!

Go ahead, and say I'm dead and gone
But you will see that you were wrong
Go ahead, try to hide the Son
But all will see that I'm the One!

'Cause I'll Come again
Ain't no power on earth can keep me back
Yes, I'll come again
Come to take my people back

Songwriters: Dallas Holm. For non-commercial use only.

I am my neighbor’s Bible

I am my neighbor’s Bible;

He reads me when we meet;
Today he reads me in my home-
Tomorrow, in the street.
He may a relative or friend be;
Or slight acquaintance be;
He may not even know my name,
Yet he is reading me.
 
And pray, who is this neighbor,
Who reads me day by day,
To learn if I am living right,
And walking as I pray?
Oh, he is with me always,
To criticize or blame;
So worldly wise in his own eyes,
And “sinner” is his name.
 
Dear Christian friends and sisters,
If we could only know
How faithfully the world records
Just what we say and do;
Oh, we would write our record plain,
And come in time to see
Our worldly neighbor won to Christ
While reading you and me.

Author Unknown

Photos taken by Cathy Palmer in Sonoma California sometime before 2010