There are times when we are faced with a fundamental question to which we really need a satisfactory answer and we meet that here in no uncertain terms. The people are asking, “If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.”

If Jesus Christ had said “Yes” to their request, it would have been true, but it would have been tragic.

Jesus would have been acclaimed as some kind of political leader, but the wrong kind of Messiah. These people wanted to be free from Rome. Jesus wanted them to be free from sin. That can be the very same today.

If you turn to John Chapter 10 in the New Testament you can read all about this sudden confrontation which arose. Do take time to read the scriptural text. That is always so very important. Find out what God says in His Holy Word.

Jesus Christ went on to teach and explain that over the years he had told them, but the problem was not in his speaking but in their listening. Then, he pointed them to the miracles. Is that not sufficient? Do you need more, and if so, then what more can I say?

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When we think about a bouncy castle, we visualize kids jumping on it relentlessly. We generally do not think about grave consequences. But if you are planning for a jumping castle party, you should act responsibly. You should interrogate the operator about their safety practices, certificates and authorizations they possess and should also oversee the inflatable castle riders during the party. Ensuring safety and security for the bounce house users is not a bothersome job, provided you follow some simple instructions and implement best practices. Next time when you go for hiring a bouncy castle hire agency, you should keep in mind these instructions.

• Keep in mind that the castle should be anchored at least two meters away from sharp substances (e.g. fences etc.). Why this is important? This is because riders may fall of the castle and these sharp objects would intensify their injuries.
• You must check the trouser pockets and shirt pockets of every kid who is eager to ride the castle so as to ensure that they do not take any sharp object inside the castle. Sharp objects can cause severe injuries.
• Make certain that children of the same age group ride on the castles. Children of different age groups and height should not be allowed to ride together. It can cause injuries to smaller kids. Some bouncy castle hire agencies put these practices in their agreement terms and conditions.
• Allowing food and drinks is also not imperative. If the kids eat foods during jumping on inflatable castles, it can choke their esophagus. Some adults want to ride on these castles with glasses and bottles. If these items are broken, it would beget serious accidents and other consequences.
• You should always oversee the children who use the castles. If any of the kids gets naughty, tell him politely not to do so because it may bring about dangers to himself and the other riders. If the kid still does not pay heed to you, do not hesitate to take him or her out of the castle as because as an adult, it is always your responsibility to make sure that the kids play safely.
• Strictly follow the instructions of the manufacturers. You are likely to get a complete set of instructions from the jumping castle hire agency from whom you take the castle. If the company does not provide you with a set of guidelines, ask how many kids can ride on the castle they are providing and other details. Remember abrupt deflation is a possible consequence of too many riders using the castle.
• Riders should not enter the castle wearing spectacles, ring, belt and other pointed accessories.

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Do you know that some ISP’s and search engines keep a record of the sites you visit and use? Because of that, hackers can find a way to gather your personal sensitive data thereby exposing you to malwares and spywares which will damage your files and computer.

Here’s how you can stop and/or prevent that:

1. Never put your full name and passwords on search engines.
2. Don’t use just one engine for searching -using different engines will make it harder for hackers to profile you.
3. Use different e-mail servers on different search engines for the same reason.
4. Request for a new IP address if you sense or suffer a malware infection.
5. Use these programs and apps for infection remedy and/or prevention:

a. Trusteer Rapport
b. Spam Poison
c. AVG Link Scanner
d. Anonymouse.org
e. TorProject.org

Reference: WorldPrivacyForum.org

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