gracie herring

Ranking the teams in the Final Four in how much I want them to win 1. Illinois 2. Arizona 3. Michigan 4. Connecticut #FinalFour

Jasper Johnson and Brandon Garrison both struggled with inconsistency this year, but they have the talent to flourish elsewhere. The reality is that Pope can't bank on them going into his third year and pay them the same amount as last year. Wishing them the best. 💙

There's a story from early Christian folklore that the donkey that carried Jesus into Jerusalem was also present at the crucifixion. When the animal turned away in sorrow at Christ's suffering, the shadow of the cross fell across his back--a reminder of the donkey's loyalty.

time to bring this edit back

In 1986, the American Medical Association published an article titled "The Physical Death of Jesus Christ". It details the entire process of Jesus' trial to His death on the cross. In Luke 22, before Jesus is arrested, it is written that He was in great distress & sweating blood. Although rare, it is recognized as Hematidrosis, a condition caused by high levels of stress. At the time, the crucifixion was considered the worst death for the worst of criminals. But this is not all Jesus faced. He endured whipping so severe that it tore the flesh from His body. He was beaten so horribly that His face was torn & His beard ripped. A crown of thorns, 2-3 inches long cut deeply into His scalp. The leather whip used to flog Him had tiny iron balls & sharp bones. The balls caused internal injuries while the sharp bones ripped open His flesh. His skeletal muscles, veins, & bowels are exposed, causing major blood loss. Most men do not survive this kind of torture. After Jesus was severely flogged, He was forced to carry His cross while people mocked & spat on Him. Crucifixion was a process meant to instill excruciating pain, creating a slow & agonizing death. Nails as long as 8 inches were driven into Jesus' wrists & feet. The Roman soldiers knew the tendons in the wrists would tear & break, forcing Jesus to use His back muscles to support Himself to breathe. Imagine the struggle, the pain, the courage...Jesus endured this reality for 3 hours! The Gospel of John writes that after Jesus' death, a Roman soldier pierced His side with a spear & blood & water came out. Scientists explain that from hypovolemic shock, the rapid heart rate causes fluid to gather in the sack around the lungs & heart. The accumulation of fluid in the membrane around the heart is called a Pericardial effusion & the lungs is called a pleural effusion. To the world, Christianity is as foolish as it can get. They believe it's for the weak. But when you are confronted by the reality of the cross, it's clearly not a pretty sight. It is brutal & horrific. This is the weight Jesus carried. The weight of the sins of the world, all so that we can live. God's wrath is fully satisfied in Jesus. This is what it took. Repent & believe! Jesus is “God among us” in the flesh. Jesus is our Savior. Jesus loves you so much that He went through this spiritual and physical punishment for your sins and mine. Jesus is the LORD, Almighty God, Everlasting Father. Thank You, Jesus.

Not a surprising decision for anybody, obviously, but do know things not working out at Kentucky weighed heavily on the former five-star. The KY 'Til I Die stuff was genuine. Basketball fit just wasn't there, unfortunately.

Good luck to Jasper Johnson at his next stop. Year 2 won't be at Kentucky. on3.com/teams/kentucky…

Me in kindergarten trying to focus and do only what Simon says

NEW: Kentucky just became the first school to launch an NIL program with Fanatics 👀 Players can now create their own storefronts, promote official UK gear, and get paid through the retailer's Creator Program on3.com/teams/kentucky…

sorry i can’t come my clothes look stupid on me

14 years ago today, Kentucky claimed their 8th national championship 🏆

wait... im yoted

"stock up on your prescription medications" ma'am I am on a controlled substance, if I so much as smile too much while I'm picking up a refill they make me swear a blood oath that I'm not selling my meds behind the nearest 7/11

mr brightside should not be the defining killers hit and it should be somebody told me instead

We really went back to the moon before Tennessee basketball made a Final Four

Just gotta get through the holiday

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