S4 E2: Is Herbalism Sorcery? | From a Christian Herbalist
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Is all herbalism witchcraft and sorcery? What does the Bible actually say about herbs? How can we walk this fine line as believers? Find out in this episode.
#herbs #Jesus #sorcery #herbalist #Bible #devotional #realtalk
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I consider myself taking herbalism back from the enemy! My God made those special plants for His creation! 😊
YES!!
I 💯 agree!!
Amen
Yes! God’s medicine cabinet
In book of Enoch is it written:
"And all the others together with them took unto themselves wives, and each chose for himself one, and they began to go in unto them and to defile themselves with them, and they taught them charms and enchantments, and the cutting of roots, and made them acquainted with plants."
I'm a Christian herbalist and I'm glad to hear/see this video. We do have to be careful about where we get our herbal info and keep our medicinal practices in alignment with the Word. It's sad to see so many herbalists being deceived by false info and teachings. God bless!
God created the earth and every living thing on the earth. He gave us everything we need to survive and even thrive.
Not witchcraft ! ABBA tells us he made all the plants and Herbs for us!
God also put the stars in the sky, so why shouldn't we practice astrology?
@@oreocarlton3343 The only problem with herbs is when plants are used to get stoned or alter mind, thats where you get astrology, witchcraft ..
The use of herbs is natural like the vegetables just need to stay away from those that mess with your brain like the plants you avoid cause they kill you.
Tea coffee tobacco alcohol if used improperly lead to bad but we use them to help around frankincense and myrrh are used in many ways
Herbalism is basically using plants properly lol
Herbalist and people into plants tend to surround themselves with greens too, that alone is relaxing
Again the problem is when you use plants to lose your brain.
@@oreocarlton3343
Deuteronomy 18
Occult Practices
9 When you enter the land the LORD your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways of the nations there.
10 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft,
11 or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead.
12 Anyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD; because of these same detestable practices the LORD your God will drive out those nations before you.
13 You must be blameless before the LORD your God.
@@jennyducatel4214 but astrology isn't mentioned...
@@oreocarlton3343 Astrology is becoming popular, with many people regarding it to be a source of wise counsel. What does the Bible say about those who consult with astrologers and use astrology as guidance for their lives?
It's in the Bible, Isaiah 47:13-15 NIV. "All the counsel you have received has only worn you out. Let your astrologers come forward, those stargazers who make predictions month by month, let them save you from what is coming upon you. Surely they are like stubble; the fire will burn them up. They cannot even save themselves from the flame… Each of them goes on in his error; there is not one that can save you." What is Astrology?
The astrologers, also known as 'Chaldeans', were part of the king's circle of so-called 'wise men' who practiced divination. The actual word for astrology in the Hebrew language literally means, 'divining the heavens'. Divination is the act of foretelling future events, or of revealing secret knowledge, by means of signs and omens or other supernatural agency. The practice of pagan divination is prohibited by God. It's in the Bible, Leviticus 19:26 NIV, "Do not practice divination or sorcery."
That's funny that the preacher got it backwards. The Greek word "pharmakeia" from which pharmaceutical comes means sorcery among other things.
Yes, you are exactly right!!
Wow
So glad to see this. I’m a Christian herbalist and early in my studies I’ve found I had to weed out the witchy stuff. I’m so happy to see people like you sharing this information.
I loved this episode! I'm a Christian, who loves learning about herbs and how they can help me and my family. I hadn't thought much about the new age or witchy stuff, but as you spoke I was like ohhhh, yes, I can see how that wouldn't be how God wants us to live. I'm so thankful the Holy Spirit helps us discern what is of God, and what is not.
God created what we need to thrive - Always grateful for the great information you share, Amy. Planting our first medicinal herb garden this spring and love your books! Some day I'll be able to take your class...Blessings!
Thank you for this. I’m a Christian and so drawn to learning about herbalism because God gave us these plants for a reason, but I don’t want to be labeled something I am not.
Thank you! I had a very scary experience with my Mother-in-Law concerning Herbs 45 years ago. Two years ago I had a very serious reaction to a vaccination, since then I have felt a very strong prompting that the Lord wants me to learn more about herbs. To not only heal my own body but to help others to heal theirs. Listening to you today and reading the verses in the Bible you quoted has helped me to know that this is what the Lord wants me to do. I have your book on Herbs and just reading the words you put on the page helped to calm the panic I have felt. Thank you, you have been a blessing to me and my family today.
I am so glad you did this video! I am watching for a second time now. When I started on my journey I asked God to give me a scripture I could use in my herbal business….Isaiah 58:11 came to me “And the Lord will lead and guide you always…”. I only want to do what God wants always. Thank you for all you do!
That’s beautiful!
I needed this clarification to feel better about starting my herbalist journey as a person that loves God.
Enjoy all that God has provided for our use. get information and remember you still need to take precautions when using herbal medicine study each one before using side effects too. Some should not be taken together and some should not be taken with some medications. It's worth the trouble. God bless😊
Pharmakia: PHARMACY - MEAN WITCH CRAFT PLZ LOOK IT UP
I love, love that you are sharing the Word, what the Bible says about hints and what God has created and given us. ❤. Thank you.
I appreciated this podcast very much. Although i havent been in herbalism long, I knew the Lord brought me to it. I feel confident that I am learning and using it for His glory and purposes. The Holy Spirit does lead and guide us and will let me know if someone is leading me down the wrong path. I will continue to pray about all the things I'm doing. God bless you!
Love this episode! Sad how herbs 🌿 that are so important for health give such a negative shadow to us herbalists. I dislike that it's considered "witchy".
Thank you, Amy, for your willingness to share your faith so beautifully! May the Lord richly bless you as you glorify Him in your teaching.
I really appreciate the biblical focus that you are doing this year in your podcasts. So very necessary during our current times. ❤
Well said. Thank you for your clear and Biblical teaching on herbalism. 💕
So good that you addressed this Amy and you are so right. I have found that it is very hard to find those that are into herbalism that is not involved with some kind of pagan, witchcraft, shamanism, voodoo witch doctor, reiki, crystals, tarot and palm readers, etc. I love going to folk medicine festivals. But along with the craft booths and garden plants and herb booths, lectures, etc they are crawling with occult kind of stuff. The kind that does not appear occult. As for the cleansing of the air with the sage. They believe they are cleansing the air of bad spirits and what they may be causing. What they do not realize is they are just playing with demons.
Anyone know where I can purchase isatis, and cryptologic from a Christian company? Ant of you out there make these?
Only the Blood of Christ can cleanse the spirits
Priests walk through tabernacles with burning herbs/incense/oils to clear the air etc. That is essentially the sane thing with a different label.
I've found in my studies that so much of things that we were taught as Christians growing up, is hypocritical in the way of we were told what is evil and witchcraft occult stuff...
But.... the very ones "teaching" these things, are teaching signs and wonders, crosses used for symbolism but it's not worshipping an idol... anointing oil prayed over is somehow different than tinctures and speaking over someone or a situation.
The Bible talks about how our words have power and speaking life and speaking things into existence, but saying affirmations or "spells" are witchcraft.
God required blood sacrifices and alters, but any alter outside of physically saying you're praying to God or kneeling at the church deemed alter is witchcraft.
These are just a few... I could keep going with the parallels where Christians have perverted the real meaning to God's creation.
Crystals, stones, herbs, and energy were ALL created by God and it ALL has a purpose for more than jewelry etc. If you're wearing diamonds, rubies, amethyst, etc for jewelry is literally the same thing....
Place a crystal or stone on a finger during a wedding ceremony is literally using a crystal or stone in a ritual but the Christians say it's witchcraft in any other situation.
The gifts of the spirit like gift of discernment and gift of prophecy are the same thing as sensing energy and divination.... it's just labeled acceptable because they say its from God with a different name.
I am a pentecostal raised Christian who has dug deeper than the generational rules of what man has told me is good and evil.
The Bible says God knows my heart.... and to give God all of the glory!! So, how can all of these things be evil if God created them for us to use?
It's 100% all about the heart's intent. If you are performing anything under malace or ill will or bitterness, then your heart's intent is evil.... but, if you are doing it out of love and pureness then it's of God.
**adding in regards to the Podcaster saying she had a woman make herbal kits with viles that had been spoken over.... I believe when we use our God given internal abilities (discernment, intuition, gut feeling, subconscious, conscience, or whatever you're choosing to call it) we pick up on energy (spiritual) intent. Therefore, we can know if it's of God or Satan.
Example: Christians praying over a cloth that has been touched with anointing oil and then placing that cloth in a wallet or purse or under a mattress with the intent of healing or clarity or wisdom or deliverance etc..... is exactly the same as someone speaking a "spell" over an object while using tinctures or potions if you will for a person or situation for wisdom, clarity, healing, favor, etc....
They are exactly the same in practice..... the difference lies in the intent behind it and who you're calling on (God or Satan).
I believe all of these things that ppl call witchcraft are not witchcraft. I believe we are practicing a God given craft that's been labeled witchcraft because it looks the same as witchcraft. I believe the parts of all of it that the Bible says stay away from boil down to who or what you're calling on and if the purpose is for good or evil.
We do have the power to heal and raise from the dead in the name of God. Anything that's not giving God the glory and honor is not of God... but there again it all comes back to your heart's intent.
There is a very very fine line, but keeping God first keeps your heart in check... and if everything you're practicing is truly giving God honor, how can it be wrong?
The term witchcraft is just as loosely used as the words I love. People have demonized God given abilities and knowledge and they have lumped it all together as the same thing with zero room for any other understanding.
I believe the term witch was a slang given to a specific type of persons just like the slang jailbird or thug.... and somewhere along the way it became taboo for anyone to use the God given methods for fear of being accused of being a witch despite intent..
Every single bit of the teachings of God come down to the heart's intent and good vs evil.
I loved this podcast, but there is so much of the Bible that is grey and left to interpretation. My father is a pastor and he and I have been having this very discussion and he's looking at things a little differently now.
@heathermcgovern2353 I totally agree with you. I had my awakening about healing and herbs in 2020. Been in the medical field almost 15yrs. What iv witness in experience in this specific year was a revelation after revalations to study herbalism. Reading about how the individual who invented the school system has been responsible for removing witches from Salem for practicing healing. To build billion dollar industries that we continue to idolize by indoctrinating us over the fields.
Is there a Christian based herbalist training? I know a bit but want to go deeper but most schools, even online, are new age.
Think about all the women in the past that were hung because they were believed to be witches but were just loving the earth and all that was created by our creator….all
Because of judgement
I dont even have to watch to know the answer...no herbalism is not sorcery😂
But it can be. Depending on the intent of the person involved in it. Many herb books that I see contains info on using herbs for witch craft along with the info for using herbs medicinally. And some of the books is mostly pagan practices with herbs. So discern your books, info, teachers, and even the venders you buy your herbal stuff from. Many if not most, are new age, woke and pagans.
Love your profile image! 🙏🏼
@@BelindaTN exactly it can be, looking into starts can also be yet wise men found the Messiah by using stars and were called wise for it. Its complex and I would appreciate an insight.
His statement was backwards
Thank you! Well said! We need the Christians to rise up and speak truth 🗣️
People get scared about stuff because of what they are told
Truth
Wow! Biblical clarity - something that’s lacking on many subjects including herbalism. Thank you for tackling it and God bless.
Thank you Amy, this very subject was on my mind this morning. I had reassurance prior to your message, and this confirmed what I got this morning. I have started our apothecary here mostly for pain management, and sleep as well has skin care and the little oopsies. Thanks again.
Edited to add, it is the LORD JESUS CHRIST who gave me confirmation that I was okay to proceed with my use of herbs for our health. He gave us these plants as a blessing and to take care of us. We should use them wisely, as we are commanded to do.
Yes, this was what I talked to the Lord about the very morning I ran across this video. God's timing is so perfect!
I appreciate this because I am new to learning about herbalism and it has been hard to find Christian guidance.
Also in the bible Gid says the the leaves and the seeds are made for the healing of the nations
Amen!
Herbs have as much "power" as a salad, or a steamed fish. They have nutrient value. They feed your cells. How it all works is God's miracle. The body and it's functions are fascinating and evidence of our devine creator. He created us good. I would rather trust what God made to help my cells, than what man made.
the "power" might be water vibrations in the organic material. Look up Massarue Emoto water experiments.
@@oreocarlton3343what do u mean
@@kawaii-chanuwu5503 I meant Massaru Emoto who did experiments with water structure
I don't think being an herbalist makes you a witch any more than burning candles makes you a Catholic
Look up the roots of words like pharmaceutical. It actually translates to the literal word sorcery.
Really good use of the scriptures. What do you think of Leah’s mandrakes ?😊 love herbs… good reminder to pray before just counting on our knowledge.
I appreciate you taking on this difficult topic. I agree with you regarding herbs and hallucinogenic. I don't agree regarding using energy or frequency information to diagnose or find treatments. I've had several frequency tests done with a friend, who is a strong believer. Frequency tests have proven true and more accurate than blood tests. If you want to write off frequencies of bacteria, viruses, parasites, organs, etc., then stop using electricty, which is a frequency. God put frequencies in every single thing He created. I'm a very conservative Christian. We need to reclaim what the New Age, Wiccan, etc., have perverted and use for Satan. I stand strong against these things. I won't allow them to hijack things that God created as good, such as frequency medicine.
I wonder what herbs they used for
Leprosy in Bible days?
What a wonderful discussion! I often find myself overwhelmed and fascinated with learning about herbal medicine. It's a good reminder not to make this my first love but to keep Jesus as #1 in my life!
Side note: I have a purple dead nettle tincture that I haven't strained in a year. It's the first tincture I've ever tried to do and I didn't attend to it. Should I strain it or throw it out?
Go ahead and strain it!
I just made some purple dead nettle pesto the other day. I will say it's not as good as some other pestos I've made but it's hard not to like just about any kind of pesto, imo!
I went on aya retreat in Peru. It improved my life immensely. I took Jesus with me. . It came to me . A gift by a stranger. The shamen loved Jesus. It is much deeper than you have any idea. The viel of reality lifted on me suddenly and now see the truth and evil. It was so sad I was at despair. Since I now am a better Warrior for Christ. I was naive and thought goverwas good and my therapist career was good. I left it. I now stand up for life. The unborn. Fight for my community. Go to service x3 a week. Intercession prayer warrior.i now am cert. In essential oils.use all organic. Hear the Holy Spirit. I removed a dark blob from my life I feel demonic. Jesus saves. So thankful I found your beautiful informative vhannel
In Revelation, speaking about the fall of Babylon (modern day Babylon) it says: "Rev 18:23 And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived." That word "sorceries" is translated from the Greek word "Pharmakeia", where we get our words like Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals.
So many have one foot on both sides. I appreciate you for talking about this.
Wow a " man of faith" said pharmaceuticals are a miracle?? Holy moly pharmaceuticals began with herbs. Modern medicine is based on herbs. I would not be listening to him anymore. 😢
Thanks for an inspiring informative message 🕊
Thank you for creating this video . I, too, am a Christian herbalist, I use the herbs in my soaps, body oils, body butters, and skincare. I love how transparent you were. Keep up the great work! Do you have any upcoming classes?
A wonderful vlog.. I would rather use natural God made medicine rather than pharmaceuticals if i can help it. Many pharmacy products are derived from natural sources anyway but are then added to. I am tackling insomnia/hormonal issues with the natural method including prayer. Thank you
modern pharma wasnt even invented till recently.... every one used herbs and foods for their health.. I really hope your message reaches people, it is so frustrating that people even think this way.
My Grandma Was A Special Christian Lady and She Had Knowledge of Herbs. She Had Herbs and She Prayed Daily As Well. She Knew Of Bible Verses that Helps With Stopping Blood. She Was Faithful to God Also. So I Base My Knowledge of Herbs and Learning Them On My Heritage with Her. But I Know There Is People Who Don't Understand Where I Am Coming From. But I Do Enjoy This Video and The Way You Explain What The Bible Says about Herbs. ❤ 😊
I use sage smudge sticks...for smoking out the bugs in my camping tent. Works wonderfully!
I’ve used the sage too, it is all from nature & is not New age……removes unclean spirits too, a natural cleanse.
@@normabussey2254that's exactly what new age ppl use it for
Thanks for this video, very informative. I’m looking into herbalism myself, but wary as I got saved from a new age background myself. This put things into perspective, thank you! ❤
Hey Amy, what are your thoughts on Ayurveda? Or any natural remedies that are linked to other religions or believes that do not align with God.
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. KJV
You said it!!! There is the Christian Herbalist Guild. Its like the American Herbalist Guild but smaller, same vetting process. Check it out! We need community! Herbs are God's gift for healing! Psalms 104:14-15
I tell people all the time you probably have five medicinal herbs growing within five feet of your back door😊
For PETE'S SAKE NO IT ISN'T
This video really hits home for me because in my younger years I did dabble in witchcraft but have turned away from it since then. Jesus saved me in 2020 and I’m all about back to basics, herbalism, and Jesus paving the way for my life. Unfortunately, I have a newly saved friend and her mother truly believes that I practice witchcraft! Even though I shared my testimony of being saved and when Jesus revealed himself to me 🥰
Thank you for all this biblical truth! I do read my Bible often but I’m still not yet at your level 😂 but I’m taking notes! 🤣💜🙏 Thank you again for this video!!
This video really hits home for me because in my younger years I did dabble in witchcraft but have turned away from it since then. Jesus saved me in 2020 and I’m all about back to basics, herbalism, and Jesus paving the way for my life. Unfortunately, I have a newly saved friend and her mother truly believes that I practice witchcraft! Even though I shared my testimony of being saved and when Jesus revealed himself to me 🥰
Thank you for all this biblical truth! I do read my Bible often but I’m still not yet at your level 😂 but I’m taking notes! 🤣💜🙏 Thank you again for this video!!
I new to herbalism, 2nd year..I always think of how much herbs were used and depended on during the pioneer days
Love the wild herbs gave us. I dry so many and make tinctures and teas. never fell better at 65. just subscribed
I really really appreciate your video and your education! Thank you. It's beautiful to hear you give back to God the things that He has created. God is enough. Jesus is enough. Our Holy Spirit is enough and its His job to lead us and guide us into all T(t)ruth. Thank you again. May God bless, keep and prosper you in Him. Amen
Thanks for video YAHUAH ALUAH (Hebrew) is ALL POWERFUL, and YAHUSHA HAMASHIACH ( Hebrew) his son said in Rev 18:4 " come out of her my people Mystery Babylon false teachings....Rev 17 The great whore who sits amongst the water misleading the people....Rev 12:9 The devil came to deceive the whole world.
This was refreshing! Nice to hear a work against evil Surrounding God's creation. In case I ever need to educate a person on the "true" meaning of herbs and their spiritual application, this video has given me more than just opinion. Thanks.❤🎉
Glad I came across your channel. Everything you said makes total sense. I’m looking forward to starting my herbal journey while gleaning information from your channel.
Also Need To Be Careful about Some UA-cam Sites that Claim to be Angel Videos. Everyone Isn't with God. Need Discernity. God Will Reveal Who Is Genuine. ❤ 😊
Herbs are GOD’s gift of Medicine to us all. ✝️
Here is a little more information to help you become more educated on the mental health issue of multiple personality disorder or hearing voices. It can be caused by physical illness or it can be spiritual or both. I can personally attest that high levels of unbound copper in the brain and body can and does cause mental illness and it can be extreme sometimes. This copper toxicity can be caused by a common yet rarely mentioned condition called Pyrroluria or Pyrrole Disorder. Heavy metals and other toxins can also cause mental illness which is completely recoverable. Yes, Satan is our enemy who is trying to deceive, kill and destroy us and sometimes Satan’s influence does cause mental illness but many times it is a physical illness caused by toxins and can be reversed. In addition to doing a detox of unbalanced minerals and toxins, there are many supplements that can relieve symptoms during the healing process.
You did an awesome job. Herbs are a blessing, thank you
The person who lives pharmaceuticals is very confused. The words pgarmacy, pharmaceutical, pharmacist,... come from the roit word "pharmacon" which means "sorcery ot sorcerer". So your commenter us confused
Blessings, julie
Cannabis is in the Bible, and can make you hallucinate. Cannabis is NOT artificial, nor has it been bastardized in any way. It has been selected for thousands of years to increase the THC content, but this is what we have done with EVERY OTHER PLANT AND ANIMAL ON EARTH. Selection for a trait (normal plant and animal husbandry) is a thing people have always done. Not one single plant or animal on your Farmstead is unchanged from 100 years ago, much less thousands of years.
we plant another waters and God grows
I use a smudge stick just as they would use incense and scripture. As an offering to God.❤
"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked. Who can know it?"
Jer 17:9
Just so I understand, are you saying dissociative identity disorder isn't real? Or isn't caused from what modern science/medicine says it's caused from? I'm not asking to be argumentative. Sometimes I like to clarify when my intentions when communicating via text. We can lose a lot of the pragmatics of communication when writing to one another.
Peyote. I am familiar with that plant, I was around when it was popular in the 1970's, and it is used primarily by the Native peoples.
Like everything we do in life it's how we use it. I don't think everything is black and white like most Christians lead you to believe. Thank you for sharing I love your channel keep up the good work.
The commercial just took my comment away befor I finished
The only things I make are for my hubby and I. And, I only make infused oils and tinctures geared to our own ailments and health. I believe the LORD has blessed me in this persuit. And I use the Herbal books for information on the herbs I am using. I will not take a herbalist course that costs thousands of dollars. Especially since there are a few herbalists who provide their knowledge free of charge. If I doubt information I research further. Thank you Amy, I have your book.
Sounds like something richard lorenzo spoke against but the herbs are from the earth
Genesis 1:29-30 (KJV) And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so.
I am so thankful to have found you, i even bought one of your books, you have explained this so well for me.i am disheartened that most of the apothecaries in my area have all the witchcraft stuff. Ughhh
I have totally just walked down the road of being the last resort. It didn't work....mostly because they didn't pray or even give the herbs. It was a dog, but why would they bother to get the herbs and then, not pray for their dog as they give them the herbs. I always tell them to pray and ask God to let the herbs work as He designed.
As a Christian homeopath and herbalist and whole Health educator I have seen practitioners that are from the occult.
Thanks for tackling this topic. Using what God has given us to heal folks isn't sorcery. It's that same inane line of thinking that stamped out any science wherever it could in the Dark/Middle Ages.
24:30 energy and crystal. You are using electronics, every electronic device has a crystal like a quartz crystal to sort out the frequencies, other "holy metals" are also used in electronics as guides. There isnt any difference.
Most modern cannabis plants aren’t what they used to be, but you can still find the old strains that haven’t been altered.
it is good to hear a Christian using Gods creations to benefit humanity. it is not the plants or animals that are 'evil' or 'witchy' . it is the intention behind the use.
I enjoyed this podcast. For Christmas this year, my family decided to try to incorporate some homemade simple gifts (canned goods, etc). I decided to bottle up some of the rosemary I grew/dried but was floored seeing how the little empty bottles were marketed as online! Way before the internet, I would buy little cork bottles from Pier 1 type places-that’s gone-but I was put off seeing the descriptions for potions, etc.
So glad I found you! Fantastic episode
I'm so glad I subscribed to your channel. You have a wealth of knowledge. May God continue to bless you and your family. 🙏🏾
Im a Christian and my ancestors were witch doctors , i was scared to use herbs, but I want to be healthy and I don't like pills because it's a small amount herbs with loads of chemicals
Didn't they just copy the original herb and get a synthetic Pharmaceutical?
Do you have a podcast on Spotify or Amazon etc?
God gives me the names of plants what is that surpose to mean
They were made for "the healinf of the nations."
Oh my gosh Amy, thank you so very much for this video
What do you guys think about ashwaganda?
You’re so correct! I have some in my family sadly. It just blows my mind how open they are. I enjoy all you’re content! You answer so many of my questions! Ty. -Jen
Thank you so much for this! I love your videos!
Bro, thanks for the laugh!
Love your channel.. !!
Very good video!
Do you do calls?