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Foods Permitted and Forbidden (Yahweh's Dietary Laws)

Leviticus Chapter 11New King James Version (NKJV)

Also seen in (Deuteronomy 14:3-21) on your bible/scripture.

11 Now the Elohim spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying to them, 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, saying, ‘These are the animals which you may eat among all the animals that are on the earth: 3 Among the animals, whatever divides the hoof, having cloven hooves and chewing the cud—that you may eat.4 Nevertheless these you shall not eat among those that chew the cud or those that have cloven hooves: the camel, because it chews the cud but does not have cloven hooves, is unclean to you; 5 the rock hyrax, because it chews the cud but does not have cloven hooves, is unclean to you; 6 the hare, because it chews the cud but does not have cloven hooves, is unclean to you; 7 and the swine, though it divides the hoof, having cloven hooves, yet does not chew the cud, is unclean to you. 8 Their flesh you shall not eat, and their carcasses you shall not touch. They are unclean to you.

9 ‘These you may eat of all that are in the water: whatever in the water has fins and scales, whether in the seas or in the rivers—that you may eat. 10 But all in the seas or in the rivers that do not have fins and scales, all that move in the water or any living thing which is in the water, they are an abomination to you.11 They shall be an abomination to you; you shall not eat their flesh, but you shall regard their carcasses as an abomination. 12 Whatever in the water does not have fins or scales—that shall be an abomination to you.

13 ‘And these you shall regard as an abomination among the birds; they shall not be eaten, they are an abomination: the eagle, the vulture, the buzzard,14 the kite, and the falcon after its kind; 15 every raven after its kind, 16 the ostrich, the short-eared owl, the sea gull, and the hawk after its kind; 17 the little owl, the fisher owl, and the screech owl; 18 the white owl, the jackdaw, and the carrion vulture; 19 the stork, the heron after its kind, the hoopoe, and the bat.

20 ‘All flying insects that creep on all fours shall be an abomination to you. 21 Yet these you may eat of every flying insect that creeps on all fours: those which have jointed legs above their feet with which to leap on the earth. 22 These you may eat: the locust after its kind, the destroying locust after its kind, the cricket after its kind, and the grasshopper after its kind. 23 But all other flying insects which have four feet shall be an abomination to you.

Unclean Animals

The unclean animals (11)

24 ‘By these you shall become unclean; whoever touches the carcass of any of them shall be unclean until evening; 25 whoever carries part of the carcass of any of them shall wash his clothes and be unclean until evening: 26 The carcass of any animal which divides the foot, but is not cloven-hoofed or does not chew the cud, is unclean to you. Everyone who touches it shall be unclean. 27 And whatever goes on its paws, among all kinds of animals that go on all fours, those are unclean to you. Whoever touches any such carcass shall be unclean until evening. 28 Whoever carries any such carcass shall wash his clothes and be unclean until evening. It is unclean to you.

29 ‘These also shall be unclean to you among the creeping things that creep on the earth: the mole, the mouse, and the large lizard after its kind; 30 the gecko, the monitor lizard, the sand reptile, the sand lizard, and the chameleon.31 These are unclean to you among all that creep. Whoever touches them when they are dead shall be unclean until evening. 32 Anything on which any of them falls, when they are dead shall be unclean, whether it is any item of wood or clothing or skin or sack, whatever item it is, in which any work is done, it must be put in water. And it shall be unclean until evening; then it shall be clean.33 Any earthen vessel into which any of them falls you shall break; and whatever is in it shall be unclean: 34 in such a vessel, any edible food upon which water falls becomes unclean, and any drink that may be drunk from it becomes unclean. 35 And everything on which a part of any such carcass falls shall be unclean; whether it is an oven or cooking stove, it shall be broken down; for they are unclean, and shall be unclean to you. 36 Nevertheless a spring or a cistern, in which there is plenty of water, shall be clean, but whatever touches any such carcass becomes unclean. 37 And if a part of any such carcass falls on any planting seed which is to be sown, it remains clean.38 But if water is put on the seed, and if a part of any such carcass falls on it, it becomes unclean to you.

39 ‘And if any animal which you may eat dies, he who touches its carcass shall be unclean until evening. 40 He who eats of its carcass shall wash his clothes and be unclean until evening. He also who carries its carcass shall wash his clothes and be unclean until evening.

41 ‘And every creeping thing that creeps on the earth shall be an abomination. It shall not be eaten. 42 Whatever crawls on its belly, whatever goes on all fours, or whatever has many feet among all creeping things that creep on the earth—these you shall not eat, for they are an abomination. 43 You shall not make yourselves abominable with any creeping thing that creeps; nor shall you make yourselves unclean with them, lest you be defiled by them. 44 For I amthe Lord your God. You shall therefore consecrate yourselves, and you shall be holy; for I am holy. Neither shall you defile yourselves with any creeping thing that creeps on the earth. 45 For I am Yahweh who brings you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your Elohim. You shall therefore be holy, for I am holy.

46 ‘This is the law of the animals and the birds and every living creature that moves in the waters, and of every creature that creeps on the earth, 47 to distinguish between the unclean and the clean, and between the animal that may be eaten and the animal that may not be eaten.’”

Nurture the Nature - Balamban, Cebu

Its been exhausting afternoon after climbing from the top of Mt. Manunggal, but its worth for me to climb after seeing the monument of our late President Ramon Magsaysay though it's been a big mystery for us Filipino how and why his plane (Douglas C-47) crashed. Though there were "speculations" from the locals that his plane has been crashed due to zero visibility caused by fog, and/or there were bomb attached on his plane before Magsaysay together with the other passengers boarded on the presidential plane. An there were estimated 2 million people attended on Magsaysay's burial on March 1957 and he was posthumously referred to as the "Idol of Masses".

But let's go back on my little adventure after visiting the monument and climbing the highest peak in Cebu, I never missed out this opportunity to take a photo on this very fresh abundant spring water coming from the mountain though its almost a paradise for us to experience and see in real one of the natures finest brook found here in Balamban. A pure bliss from the little paradise !!

See the 1st part of my adventure in Mt. Manunggal on this link below:

http://ozzieheart-homepage.blogspot.com/Mt.Manunggal(Part1)

Nurture the nature so that the nature will nurture you.

Abundant natural spring water ..

Genesis Valley - Consolacion, Cebu

Letting my Wild(Heart) roam free in Genesis Valley !!
An awesome Monday morning that I've been able to visit Genesis Valley where all the replicas found here was all about the happening in the Book of Genesis. Though I haven't been able to take photos of all the replicas but it's worth it to see in real and have some time to roam the entire Valley. A day of pure bliss ! Would happily stay forever, but will also take a week. 
😉🌴

Afternoon bliss in Genesis Valley - Station 6 

The replica of Adam and Eve sent out from the garden.

Cain and Abel replica.

The replica of the Tower of Babylon.

Last moments wandering through Genesis Valley old pool.

Happy Thanksgiving Day!

It is the National Day celebrated in Canada and all the United States. It is the day of the giving thanks for the blessing for the return of the previous year. It is celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States.

"When I remember these things, I pour out my soul within me. For I used to go with the multitude: I went with them to the house of Yahweh, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept a 

pilgrim feast." (PSALMS 42:4)

I wish all of you Happy Thanksgiving! 

I wish great love, great relationships with you, family and friends!!

Mt. Manunggal, Balamban Cebu

THE MONUMENT

At the campsite, the monument to Pres. Magsaysay and the cylinder block of one of the Pinatubo's engines remind visitors of the historical value of Manunggal in Philippine history. A chapel, erected nearby during the height of a communist insurgency in the 1980s, guides the local inhabitants' spiritual yearning. (wikipedia)

November Adventure Fever!

Mount Manunggal is a mountain in Barangay Magsaysay in Balamban, Cebu, rising 1,003 meters above sea level. It is the site of the crash of the presidential plane Mt. Pinatubo which killed President Ramon Magsaysay and twenty-four others on March 17, 1957. An annual trek is held here to commemorate his death. The site is accessible through many trails but the trail from Tagba-o and at Cantipla in Tabunan, Cebu City is the main route from which the yearly Pres. Ramon Magsaysay Death Anniversary Climb is held.

HISTORY:
Mt. Manunggal is within the enclave of the Central Cebu National Park and is protected by Republic Act 8457, otherwise known as the “Central Cebu Protected Landscape Act”; which also covers the Mananga-Kotkot-Lusaran river system, the Sudlon National Park and the watersheds of Buhisan, Mananga and Lusaran. (wikipedia)

Cafe 21, Remian Hotel - Mactan, Lapu-Lapu

My favourite place to chill. Quiet, relaxing and very peaceful cafe 21. 

Papan, Sibonga Cebu

#smooch pa more.

I want some coconut, please!

Its a wonderful feeling to know that you're going for a weekend ADVENTURE.

Woo-Hoo !!! This is one of my favourite part of life knowing that you're not just gonna end up

home bound on your weekend. Feeling grateful and blessed.

Taoist (Gung Fu) Temple, Cebu City

Gosh! Its been a long time since I first visited this ancient Taoist Temple. It was when I was in kindergarten school field trip. I think it's more or less than 20 years ago .Luckily, after 2 decades I visited this place again and that just recently happened. (It's just so unforgettable moment in my second time visit).

Built in 1972, the Cebu Taoist Temple is located in Beverly Hills Subdivision in Cebu City, Philippines. The temple was built by Cebu's substantial Chinesecommunity.^[1] With an elevation of 300 metres (980 ft) above sea level, the temple is a towering, multi-tiered, multi-hued attraction accessible by three separate winding routes.

Unlike the neighboring Phu Sian Temple,^[2] the Taoist temple is open to the worshipers and non-worshipers alike. A ritual among devotees is where one prays to the gods to grant one's wish. The ritual includes washing of hands, going inside the chapel barefoot and dropping two blocks of wood. If the blocks of wood are both face up then one could make a wish. If not then it is not yet the time for one's wish to be granted and one has to come to the temple some other time.

The temple is the center of worship for Taoism, the religion which follows the teachings of the ancient Chinese philosopher, Lao Zi. Another ritual among Taoist devotees, which is done during Wednesdays and Sundays,^[3] is the climbing of its 81 steps (representing the 81 chapters of Taoism scriptures) to light joss sticks and have their fortune read by the monks.

Some guide books and travel agencies offer trips to the temple or as a side-trip in a tour around Cebu City. But it is more popular with grade school students.

The entrance to the temple is a replica of the Great Wall of China. The temple includes a chapel, a library, a souvenir shop and a wishing well. The spacious balconies offer a scenic view of the downtown Cebu. (wikipedia)

Cordova Reef Village Resort - Cordova, Cebu

Hello bloggers!

I was in this romantic and wonderful destination here in Mactan, Cebu at Cordova Reef Village Resort. I am so overwhelmed by the place "provides uniqueness on their own a distinct character that is expressed through its special attention to quality, elegant and luxurious accommodations, personalized service, preservation of the natural environment, and an atmosphere of absolute privacy and exclusivity." Me and Ken finds the place a romantic settings from the swimming pool to  the beach side, how quiet the place was and is a great place for couples who wants a week of romantic relaxation. 

Myself and Ken in Cordova Reef Village at the pool side area. First photo taken of us.

Vano Beach Resort - Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City

EYES WIDE OPEN !!! Chasing the beautiful sunny day.

It's good to spend your summer with sister and or your besties. #goodvibe

A pretty good day. KAYAK Adventure ...

Summer time has never been boring when you know where's the summer out door fun to go to. Since going to the beach is the usual hangout place; so here I am heading and did Kayaking my very first time experience in summer. Its a nerve racking but very unforgettable and fun experience I've ever had.

Love, Love, Love the SUMMER TIME !!!

Parkmall, Cebu

Make your summer the best ever with Parkmalls Summer Festivale. Enjoy the all night bonding with your family and friends. I was really enjoying the Ferris Wheel and the Carousel ride, though it is not my first time riding the Ferris Wheel but it is really worth to try all over again. But, I really never missed out the Carousel ride since it is my very first time riding it. Feeling like a kid. No stress, more fun. 

Malapascua Island, Cebu

This has been the second time going to an island with my sister. A very well-known Island from the North of Cebu. Malapascua became famous fairly recently, only in the early 1990's as a dive destination. Prior to this, the island was known for its wide white sand beach, known as Bounty Beach; it has also become known for its beautiful coral gardens, coral walls and excellent local dive spots, as well as further-out sites including Gato Island, Monad Shoal, and Kemod Shoal. Monad Shoal is an underwater plateau where thresher sharks and manta rays can regularly be sighted.

Most of the islanders derive their livelihood from tourism, while some still rely on subsistence fishing and farming. (wikipedia) 

Citilights, Cebu

Keeping away from the crowded city, going up hill at The Citilights Gardens. CityLights gardens features an architectural style reminiscent of Europe's glorious past and Cebu's colonial history designed with all the modern day amenities. Mainly having 4 Building Towers.